The Duke of Cornwall before he left sent a kindly message to the Governor, thanking him, those who assisted him, and the people for his reception. The attitude of' all classes of the community was a con-vineing proof of the happiness they enjoyed under British rule.
The Duke mide special reference to the Chinese quarter and its illummations, and to the presents he had received which would always remain souvenirs of a pleasant visit.
He will convey to the King the assurances of the loyalty of the colony, Leksing, 24th April.
Text read from the printed page and cleaned; old type leaves the occasional error.