October, 8th.—(1) The Governor of Anhui reports that, it being his tum this year to superintend the examinations for the second degree, he started for Nanking on the 29th of August, in order to make the preliminary arrangements for the event.
most important matter to be dealt with at present in the province is the relief of distress, and this he has confided to a number of trustworthy subordinates who are to furnish him with periodical reports on the subject. In all ordinary questions the Lieutenant-Governor will act for him during his absence.
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