Col WslsianI r. king Among the passen.
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/ OOk. W ttEt1Ht ~. hIHS <1tuOuS the p1SScu-
gers on board the Great Britain. at the time she
was wrecked, was our Distinguished countryman,
Col. William r. King on his return from his
mission to France, from which court he has been
recalled at his own request, He took final leave
of his Majesty, the King of French, the 18th
ullimo; and we. learn from various sources that
his departure elected expressions ofthe warmest
regret. He left Paris on the day following, and
embarked at Liverpool in the Great Britain,
whose safety has been the source Of such deep
anxiety. Whilst Col. Kings friends will regret
this unfortunate detention they will DO rjoiced to
learn that he had, by the last adVices. regained
Liverpool, where he was 10 embark on the Cd
instant, in,lhe packet.ship New Y orl1, with the
prospect of reaching the United States on or about
the lst Of November. = -


We hazard nothing in saying that no minister
has discharged his duty to his own country, and
the country 10 which he was sent, more satisfc-
torily to both, than has been done by Col. King
His kindness and hospitality to Americans who


have visited Paris during his residence there, have


been the subject of frequent and grateful acknow
Iedgment; and his devotion to the institutions o.


his own land was not more clearly exemplifcd in


his public conduct at home, than in the post he


has so worthity filled abroad Few men have
such numerous and enthusiastic friends as Col


King-who, we are sure, will all delight to bid


him cordial welcome TO his native shores .
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