She one-hundred " and- twenty-eighth anniversary of the declaration of Amer cay intlependence, 4th' of July, passed off quietly, but very pleasantly in our port.
The U.'S: Consulate, though closed to Wusitiess, was open all day to callers, "most of whom appeared in the afternoon, ~\when refreshments were. served. Among those of various nationalities welcomed Gnd: entertained "by. Consul and Mrs. Captain Lowe of the wrecked s.s.-Haesl The captain is deservedly popular here and was received with hearty Applause, when he joined the company, of "guests at the Consulate.
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