A good deal of interest has been felt in the movements of the Black Flag leader, General Lao I, He was ordered some time ago to raise a body of his men and proceed to Peking, but it was stated that he was unwilling to proceed as his expenses were not found, and he had little inclination for the expedition. It is now reported that he has raised and equipped a body of 3,000 troops, with which he left Canton on the 6th inst. for Peking. Whether he will arrive in time to be of much assistance, and which site he intends to espouse remain to be seen. Probably he will sell his services to the highest bidder.
Hongkong, 11th August.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.