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HANOI.

Hanoi, the capital of Tonquin, ouce an independent Kingdom, but since 1802 a province of Annam, is situated on the Song-koi, or Red River, 110 miles from its mouth. The city rises gradually from the river, here about a mile in width, and, being embowered in trees, presents a pleasing appearance on approaching it by water. The citadel occupies the highest site, and is surrounded by a brick wall twelve feet high and a moat. Five gates give access to it, and in front of each is a redan strongly defended and manned by troops. The Government buildings and barracks are al inside the citadel. The city is situated between the citadel and the river, and extends beyond the former in a westerly direction. The principal streets are wide and the houses we.1 built of brick, but in the other quarters of the city the shops and houses are mat erections. The streets, with a singie exception-and that is inhabited by Chinese-are unpaved, and in wet weather are simply impassable on account of the mud. There is plenty of life and business in Hanoi, and the shops and markets are well supplied with native goods and produce. The Cinese, as in other parts of Cochin China, are the leading merchants and traders. They number about 3,000. The French Settlement, Like Shameen, is separate from the city proper, and is formed on recla med land. The French Consul is armed with ample powers and has a guard of marines at his disposal. The population of Hanoi is estimated at 65,000.

The Song-koi is navigable for boats of light draught as far as Mang-hao, a con- siderable trading city in Yunnan, some 300 miles above Hanoi, but the disturbed condition of the frontier has hitherto prevented any systematic attempt to open communication by this route with Western China. The French Government bas given no encouragement to its subjects to establish trade in this direction, but it is believed that the prospects are very favourable. The Torquinese are indolent and apathetic, averse to any exertion, and totally devoid of enterprise.

FRENCH CONSULATE.

Acting Consul-Carreau

Chancelier-Aumoitte

ROYAL CUSTOMS.

Commissioner-De Larosière Clerks-Messier, Fabolle

DIRECTORY.

Merchants, Professions, Trades, &c

Beire, Madame de, storekeeper

Crozat, Ch., storekeeper

Landstein & Co., merchants

E. Constantin G. Milenowitz

Morice jeune & Bailly, storekeepers

Bailly

Francois

Schriever & Co., merchants and commis-

sion agents

W. Schriever

O. von der Heyde

MILITARY.

Commander of the Troops-Carreau

Captain-Du Boulet de Bonneuil

Lieutenant-Scheineder

Sub-Lieutenant-Denès

Paymaster-Joubert

Surgeon-Hamon

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