His Excellency Senhor Custodio Miguel goese Minister Plenipot-ntiary to China, de Borja, Governor of Macao and Portu-
japan, and Siam, is about to leave for Lisbon, having completed the brief term of service usually expected from Lusitanian high officials. He has ut been very popular in the so-called Holy City, but some of the inhabitants propose to do him honour on the eve of his departure. A. subscription ball for that. purpose is therefore being got up, and will no doubt be largely attended. His Excellency's success sor is said to be a personage of some influence in Lisbon.
Hongkong, 22nd December. ching Gazettes.
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