The river is falling, and the steamers are having difficulty in finding proper channels. "The Tachi is very badly ashore near Sinti. She had a good cargo for Ichang, over 7,000 packages. Attempts have been made to tow her off but without avail.
The Szechuan Viceroy passed through here a week ago on his way down river. We have had no recent nows from the West, so we judge affairs are settling down.
Our Chentai and a salt Taotai left on Monday for Wuchang to see Chang Chih-tung before ho leaves for Nanking.
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