We hear the respected Commissioner of Customs, Mr. von Méllendorfy, improved in health. He has had 3 period of active se: vice in the Government, and deserves a ion. His restoration to health and activity is much to be desired, as men of his abi and culture are not too numerous, Our highly es'eem: d Consul, Wilkinsun, has " busy time of addition to the duties of the Consulate he has no small amount of work in Wéeu-chow. He has a genius for work, and having the confidence of the native officials he gets through the maximum of work with the minimum of friction, We hear the first portion of the indemnity in Wenchow h already been paid, and that the remain' portions will come in due time.
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