The man-of-war anchorage continues to present a lively aspect, and the streets are thronged with men-of-war's men at intervals. Jack is a silver mine to the riesha coolies, who take advantage of his carelessness and good nature. The arrivals during the week were:—QOn the 12th inst., the French cruiser Chasseloup Loubat from Kuangchouwan; and on the 15th, the British gunboat Plover from Canton. The departures were:—On the lith inst., the German gunboat Itis for Canton; on the 15th, the Russian battle ships Vladimir Monomach and Dimitry French cruiser Chasseloup Laubat for Swatow, the British gunboat Firebrand for Canton, and the British gunboat Redpole for England.
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