An official near Foochow, who had by his covetousness and misrule brought upon himself the hatred of the people, recently received a send-off which is calculated to make others careful not to 1 his footsteps. When the official took hie departure from his seat of gov-the people gathered together and exhibited their feelings towards the departing mandarin in a most forcible mauner, Placards were posted in public places in the town, upon which were written the many faults of their oppressor, enumerating in detail his weak points and the love of illegitimate gain, which charac-tensed his administration. The populace, besides this, bumed joss paper as the official passed along the streets, avd made other demonstrations signifying their delight to be rid of him.
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