was received from Peking giving particulars of the death of Capi Strouts of the Royal Marin belonging to the Hay-He, with Colonel nese Legation anil Dr. Morrison of the Times," was out looking over the Japanese line of defence. They were fired on—how or whence not stated. Captain Strouts was killed, Colonel Shiba was shot through the tunic, and Dr. Morrison through the thigh. he distinguished correspondent's wound was not serious, only confining him to his bed for a week.
A REASSURANCE, We are authorised to state, for the reassurance of such of our readers as may have given ear to the rumours circulated by evil-disposed and interested trouble-makers, that there is not a word of truth in the statements that foreigners are going to seize the Woosung Forts or the Arsenal, or are contemplating imposing martial law. There is no idea of putting up barricades on the bridges or elsewhere, and the Council
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