A change seems to be coming over the native officials in their attitude towards foreigners.
On New Year's Day we received the cards of the Prefect and the General, with best wishes for the season.
'A letter has also been received by us from a magistrate in a country district, requesting an interview.
ye the innings of the foreign missionary come at last? It would be unwise to presume too much on such friendship, but ib ie a welcome sign,
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