One European assistant only being allowed when the primary details of the Registration shall have been completed.. One European clerk. One Book Keeper One Chinese Clerk One Jo $80. per # # 60. 20. 15. $175. meneem ₤208 feran.
Mr. Fearon, the Assistant Magistrate was pointed out by his knowledge of the Chinese language, and intimate acquaintance with the people of this Colony, as the fittest person to undertake the duties of Registrar-General and Collector of revenue, and he will commence his functions from next January 1st.
With a view to diminish the charge to Government of the Registrar General's Office, reported on among other public works in my Despatch No63, of November 23, it has been found that a portion of it can be made fully available to the purposes of the Colonial Post Office, the site near the landing place being much more convenient than where that office is now placed.
When the building is completed the Port-Master will remove thither and a Rent of £150 per annum will be charged to the Post Master General; while the sum of one hundred Dollars is to be charged for the whole term of occupancy of the present Post Office.
Mr. Fearon's complete acquaintance with the native language of this place will enable him, better than any other person, to collect the Chinese Land-tax within the island, arising from many hundreds of cultivated Acres on the south side.
Attempts have been secretly made by the...