Hongkong, Dec. 7.
On Novembery 26, H.M.S. Robin, when en route from Kongmoon to Pearl Island, by way of Sailam Channel,_encountered a party of pirates who were looting a junk. The pirates fired upon H.M.S. Robin and the latter replied, causing several casualties. The Robin then towed the junk safely ta Sailam.
These are facts which gave rise to the absurd story of the capture of H.M.S. Robin by pirates.
So far no report - has been received by us as to the supposed capture by pirates of H.M.S. Robin.
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