'The Dorsetshire is leaving to-morrow for down river, and we shall sorry to see her go. 'This morning Capt, Murray entertained the leading Chinese oMeials and business men of the port, and this evening with his affeers' gave a Cocktail arly to the community. This was 8 very pleasing function, and was well attended.
There was a serious fre in the SAD, 3, last Friday, when three shops' were involved' including 3 pawn shop. This has caused the Management some diMlculties with customers who have pledged goods during the last two months, Untortunately for them their articles of clothing were destroyed, and. the offer of 40 per cent, of the value as Fecompense has not been very ell= thusiastically received,
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