Outwardly peaceful, the passing and repassing of soldiers keep the People suspicious and anxious. About 1,000 remain in the city and [500 watch the boundary at Wang Chiangching on the Grand Canal. Recently one lot arrived from Hokien coming wid Wenchow, Chap, snd Pingwu, going on to the boundlary. A few shots were fired at Joost going after dark several days fage close to the Kiangsu Tin [There are no present indications of fan impending battle at Kashing, Hour both sides are watching each other.
Snow and recent rein encourage tthe farmers, Canal boat traffic lective, market towns normal.
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