The former dread of further trouble here, occasioned by the presence under official custody of the notorious Li Hung, has now subsided, Even on the streets and amongst the recognised newsmongers ithe city, the subject is alluded to expressions of re-assurance, as when an apparition has pasted away Probably the most talked-about man in this city is the Viceroy himself. If current rumour is reliable, he has "lost his face the victim of a cruel jess fate, which placed him in his new office at such a turbulent time.
Others again regard him as the incarnation of meanness, and the perpetrator of most glaring and palpable blunders, in official matters.
Yen distinct charges have been brought against him, and it is reported that he has to accept removal to the North, in exchange with the Viceroy of Shensi and Kansu, or produce the alternative of Tls. 30,000. The fin"l decision has uvt yet been made known, Our community meanwhile shares the local feeling of security, and all branches of work go on unimpeded.
On Fritay evening last, March 11th, th monthly meeting of the Nanking Mission: ary Assuciation was held. 'The subject for the evening's consideration was a paper by 4 member, entitled Chinese as they are, and how shall we reac': thew.
Taking a general view of the subject, the author submitted some startling facts, and plain statements for consideration, There was however a lack of practical gestion, and the tone was strongly pessimistic; especially regarding the character and morals ut the Chinese. Hardly one goud point was elucidated irom them, Surely there are some characteristics, if no i a which to our efforts to bring th gain, a stacting Christian privilege peles indeed, followed, in which both views were considered, with profit to all. Same selections of music, vocal and inatri mental, and the reading of a brought to a close " most instructive and enjoyable meeting.
We are anxiously waiting to Welenme, Sweet Spring." The Chinese clerk of weather has certainly miscaleulared this The guards of soldiers have ut last been removed from the vicinity of the foreign compounds, In one of two cases, a permanent guard station has been b where, from morning till night, the active braves rattle their drum, occasionally accompanying it with music frou at oil can.
14th Murch.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.