Nine ships, supposed to be Spanish, are. passing down the coast of Nova Scotia.
Revren's agent here courteously informs us that H. R. H. Prince Henry of Prussia attended.on Tuesday the ball given by Sir Claude Macdonald, and of all the festivities attending the Prince's visit, this was the most brilliant. The British tion is undoubtedly the finest in Peking, and with the extensive grounds lighted by two thousand Jamps, the effect was wonderful, The Prince lent his own magnificent string band, and-he stayed late and conversed' freely with the guests. Every European in Peking was present. "The Prince was to visit the 'I'sungli Yamen on Wednesday.
The Japanese began. the evacuation of Weihaiwei on Tuesday, and.it is to be finished on Monday next.
THE COCOON TRADE, We are informed.that at the official visit paid by Captain Iucoronato of the Italian cruiser Marco Polo to the Viceroy at Nanking, he was assured officially by the Viceroy that the trade in cocoons will be allowed to proceed without any interference, and with fall protection from the local authorities.
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