Mr, Schjath arrived here on the Sth after an ideal voyage from Ichang, only 21 days out. To-day he has taken over the duties of the Port as Commissioner, and Mr. Woodruff is leaving to supply his place at Tehang. Thus Mr. Carruthers is passing; under his third Commissioner here, though Mr. McDowell of the outdoor staff'is still the veteran. Mr. Tratman is also having more than the two years, all that is usually allotted to acting Consuls in so remote a port as this,
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