There are soon io be several. changes in the Customs staff, Mr. Scbjoth, the Commissioner, goes to. Chungking, while Mr. Woodruff from Chungking comes here. Messrs, Ferguson, Hellstrand, and Schraidt of the outdoor staff have got other billets. Sad to say, one of the sisters in the Convent here died on Sunday morning of fever. The burial is to-day at 6 o'clock in the Convent chapel. The river is rising a little, but not enough to hasten the steamers in comin; uup., They sill ake four days. Several DAL arties of ladies and gentlemen have left for the West.
18 th april.
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