INDIA.
The Galle telegraph is almost broken ■down, the telegrams are in consequence often anticipated by the mail. Two French steamers have arrived at Galle, having passed through the Suez .canal. They had to be lightened, and even then grounded- At present vessels of only 16 feet draught are allowed to enter the canal. The Galatea arrived at Calcutta on the 22nd December. Her reception was mag- , nificent. The Duke is to receive the Star of India. He was met by the Go-vernor-General and the Governors of Madras and Bombay. The Governor of the Gaol at Rangoon Las been killed by convicts, eleven of whom have been snot. A Commercial Treaty has been signed between Austria and Siam. Heavy floods have taken place at Madras. Fever is prevalent in the Punjaub.
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Southland Times, Issue 1207, 8 February 1870, Page 3
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131INDIA. Southland Times, Issue 1207, 8 February 1870, Page 3
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