Mrs. Bear has had a sale of her household furniture, and is leaving China for America, where she goes to look after the education of her children. The death of Mr. Bear was a great loss to Chinkiang, for he was well beloved by all. Mrs. James has had to leave for America on. account of her health, leaving her husband still in Chinkiang. Mr. James has accompanied her as far as Yokohama. Dr. Cox has been for a long while in Tsing. jangp'n, where lie has been doing some building" He is expected in Chinkiang soon.
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