September 25th.—The Governor-General at Nanking reports death about a month ago of Chang Fu-nien, the Chief Justice of augen, who had only recently returned from the Yellow River, in the repairs of which he had borne an' active part. The deceased, who was carried off by an infect tious disease, was a man of sterling worth and energy, on whom the Viceroy placed much reliance. "Since his appoint. cout to Kanga he had, always promoted and re an lone much to clear off judicial arrears. The vacancy is to be filled for the moment by the Salt Intendant, Tien-Kuo-chun an officer of wide experience, much intelligence and, industry. An expectant Taotai Shih-pao, whose standing and training qualify him for the post, is to act og Salt Intendant until a new appointment is made by the Throne to the office of Chief disposal, Justice.
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