On the 28th inst. Excellency the Governor left here for Shanghai inthe steamer Empress of China, He embarked from Pedder's Wharf about 11.30 a.m. A guard of honour of the Rifle Brigade with their Band was drawn up by the Wharf, a salute was fired, and several officials accompanied His Excelleney'on the launch the steamer. HE, Major-General Wilson Blick, C.B., was sworn in as Acting-Governr xt & special meeting of the Legislative Council. Sir William Robinson's absence will be very brief. His Excellency cannot be accused of taking frequent holidays. He has only hail one brief change since by arrived here nearly five years ngo.
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