The Court at Canton: Antient Memories of Macao: Visit to Tang Shao-yi Judge Lobingier returned on Thursday by the President Jefferson from a session of the United States Court at Canton. Four civil cases were heard and disposed of and certain miscellaneous business transacted.
The Judge spoke at the well attended Washington Birthday celebration by the American Association of South China, and dwelt upon the historical importance of Canton og the scene of the earliest Americam activity in China and the most appropriate place for such a celebration, being the station of the first American Consul, Major Samuel Shaw, who bore a commission signed by President Washington. Judge Lobingier's suggestion of an American Historical Society for China was cordially received by the Association, which decided to appoint a committee to inaugurate such an enterprise. While holding Court at the Consulate in Shameen, he passed hig evenings at the Canton Christian College and visited the new American suburb of Paak Hok Tung west of the city.
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