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THE WEEK Winds
ENDING, 25TH JANUARY; 1946. Pluviomar
REMARKS,
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· VICTORIA,
RONGKONG,
or vessels sail-
seized or demained in pursuance of the provisions of the said Ordinance, at Sea, at a greater distance than Qae Hundred Miles from the Goast of China.. IL-And be it further enacted, Definition of That the terms ships or vessels sail- for term ships ing under the British-flag, used in ing ander the the said Ordinance, shall be held British-fing solely to mean and include British vessels navigated according to law, or vessels British owned and provided with Sailing Letters from the Government of Hongkong.
III-And be it further enacted, That the power given by the said Ordinance, of selling ships or vessels discharged of Bils of sale, transfers, Transfers
mortgages, made or executed under Mortgages. the circumstances therein also men- tioned, be confined to cases of sale, transfers, or mortgages made or executed after the seizure of such ships or vessels, and to cases of Bales, transfers or mortgages made before seizure, if made to transferces or mortgagees, having no.. tice that such ship or vessel had been employed in trading contrary to any of the prohibitions of the
Provisions as to the sale of ves sels discharged of Billa of sale
or
in the bulkshead, which enabled them to see into the hold. Two men were observed opening the boxes, and could be identified. The men might have been shot from the Cabin, but it Was not thought prudent to do so, as the Europeans would in all probability have been sacrificed by the comrades of the de- ceased. The Manilaman, left on deck by the Captain, has disappeared, and it is thought that he was thrown overboard, lest he should give the alarm when he saw the strange vessel op- proaching too close.
From the depositions of the Master, Mate, and one Manila seaman, taking before Mr. Hil- lier to-day (Tuesday) it is not clear that the Chinese crew were in collusion with the pirates. It appears that when the vessel was boarded, the crew took refuge in the forecastle, and that a weight was placed on the hatch to prevent their coming on deck. This may have been done. are known, and probably on application being to prevent detection and punishment, as the men made to the Magistrates of the village to which they belong, and where it is thought they now are, they will be handed over to the Authori tios of Hongkong. The Mate went on deck after the vessel was boarded, and had a scuffle with the robbers in which he was wounded: he went below to arm himself, and as already mentioned, though he and the Captain had each a loaded musket, they could not get a shot at the plunderers who, until they got on the batch, kept them at bay with long pikes, It also appears, that theChinamen belonging to the Emma, did not leave with the pirates, but after them, in a small boat; the surviving Manila- man, who had also being confined in the fore- castle, then relieved the Master and Mate from their confinement in the Cabin
said Ordinance.
*** IV.—And be it further enacted Provision as and ordained, That no vessel shall
seizure of be seized or detained under the
pro- visions of said ordinance, unless the Chief Superintendent of Trade shall have issued a general or special warrant or order under his hand and seal for that purpose, which warrant or order, shall also direct that such vessel shall with all re- asonable expedition be brought into the Harbour of Hongkong and be there detained until further order of the Chief Superintendent aforesaid, or of
· the Supreme Court of Hongkong.
V.And be it further enacted, Penalties, how. That all Penalties and Forfeitures recovered. which may have been heretofore, or may be hereafter incurred under this or said Or- dinance, may at the instances of the Chief Super- intendent of Trade be prosecuted, sued for, and recovered in the Supreme Court of Hongkong, upon information to be filed by fler Majesty's At torney-General for the said Colony; and that the said Court in pronouncing a judgment or order (From the China Mail, February 12.)
imposing any penalty incurred by a violation of GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
the said Ordinancé, shall have power to authorize His Excellency the Governor has directed the and direct, that if the same be not paid within One two following Sections of an Act passed on the Calendar Month from the tune of giving or mak- 7th November 1815, by His Excellency the Goving such judgment or order, the said vessel shall emor and Legislative Council of New South Wales, be sold by Public Auction in whole or part astia faction of the said judgment, or so far as the pro- to he published for general information.
In the absence of any Officer of Customs, the ceeds of the said sale may reach. Harbour-Master has been deputed to authenticate the Manifests of Gouds shipped from this Purt in British vessels for New South Wales.
FREDERICK WA. BRUDE,
Colonial Secretary,
Meteorological Register for one year from August 1844, to August 1845, kept or board of a Ship near Chapel, Island East Coast of China,
DA. H.
NOON.
3 P. M.
9.F. M.
Minstaur:
By Nrder,
Colonial Office, Victoria,
Hongkong, 9th February, 1816.
(Manifest,)
X.-And be it enacted, That alter the expiration of twelve Months from the passing of this Act, no Goods shinfl be imported into into this Colony from any part of the British dominions, other than the United Kingdom, in any British ship, unless the Master shall have on board a Manifest of such goods, made out, and dated, and signed by him, at the place or respective places, were the same, or the different parts of the same wero taken on board. and authenticated by the certificate of! the Collector, or other principal Officers of Cus‣ toms, at such place or places, if in any British
JOHN FRANCIS DAVIS.
Garernor, &c. goi Passed the Legislative Council of Hong. kung, this 23rd day of January, 1816.
ADOLPHUS E. SHELLEY, lerk of Councils
NOTICE.
New advertisements, will be received, until 4 O' Clock, on the evenings precious to publi- cation, tit: Tuesdays did Friḥājs.
EvLAYO UNITED STATES CALCUTTA
BABAY
MADRAS SCANBY
LATEST DATES.
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Jany. 31
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Jany. 28
Dec.
24
SHIPPING INTELLIGENOE.
FEBRUARY,
ARRIVALS:
13, Preciosa (Spanish), Pardo, Macao, 13, Lynz, Hely, Foochow 15. I. M.S Agincourt, Capt. Johnstone, Whampoa. 15, H. M. Str. Vixen, Com. Gifford, Whampoa. 15, Audax, Oliver, Whampoa
15, Corsair (Steam), Seanies, Whampoa. 16, Titania, Ans..n, Whampoa.
FEBRUARY,
SAILED.
13. Jane (Dutch), Berg, Macao and Java. 14, Seewon (Balley), Kundsen. Macao, 15, Paul Jmes (Am), Watkins, Whampoa. 16, Titania, Angon, Sydney.
16, Corsair (steam), Soares, Canton. 17. Privateer, Martell, Cmasingmoon.
REPORTS.
Kelpie, Sime, Calcutta, to-day Preciosa (Spanish, Pardo, Manila, to-day. Wissahickon (Am), Webber. Whampon to day. Lord Althorp, Elliott, Whampoa, (to-day 18th). Audas, Oliver, Sandwich Islands.
VESSELS IN Victoria HarboUR.
H. M. S. Agincourt, Captain Johnstone, Flag of
Rear-Admiral Sir Thomas Cochrane.
H M. S Dadalus, Captain McQubae, H. M. S. Vestal, Captain Talbot
Colony, or in the territorial possesssions of the 'T Z FRIEND OF CHINA H. M. S. Hotard, Commander Egerton.
East India Company; and every such Manifest shall set forth the name and tonnage of the ship,
the name of the master and of the place to which
the ship belongs, and of the place or places where the goods were taken on board respectively; and shall contain a particular account and description of all packages on board, with the marks and num- bers thereon, to the best of the master's knowledge and of the particulars of such goods as are stowed loose, and the names of the respective shippers and consignees, as far as the game may be known to the master.
(If sounting, Master to pay £100.) XL-And be it enacted, That if any goods shall be imported into this Colony from any part of the British dominions and other than the United King. dom, in any British ship, without such fanifest July authenticated as aforesaid, or if any goods contained in such Manifest be not on board or duly accounted for, the master shall forfeit and pay any Bum not exceeding One Hundred Pounds, nor less! than Twenty Pounds.
HONGKONG,
ANNO NONO VICTORIE REGINA No. 1 of 1846.
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AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.
WEDNESDAY, F23 (0XXY 18er, 1816
MACAO.
We hear that instructions were received from Lisbon by the last mail, that Maca be declared a free port, and that a pro- clamation to that effect will immediately be made public. It is also said, that many of the foreign Merchants at Canton have declared their intention of taking houses in the Portu guese settlement, where in addition to the com forts of an agreeable residence, they will derive some advantage from Co na reo.
PIRACY.
H. M. Str.. Vizen, Commander Giffard. H. C. Str. Pluto, Commander Airy,
H. M. Tr. S. Sapphire, Commander Fittock. H. M. Tr. S. Alligator, Commundar King. H. M. S. Minden, 2nd Master in charge Osmer,
Hospital und store chip. Anglona, Lane, Ardineer, Evans, Andar, Oliver, Bomanje Hormusjce, Coates,
Calcutta, ~~) Emma, Frasar, Gazelle (Am), Chase, Jaka Barry, Clarke, Kelpie, sime,
Linnet (Am), Lord Althorp, Elliott, Lynz, Hely, Midea (Am, st,-ahr), Poor, Pearl, Smardon, Preciosa (Sp), Pardo, Starling, Chape. Syed Khan, Sinort, Theresa Wissahickon (Am), Webber. Zephyr. Maan,
Macvicar and Co Macvicar and Co
I. Matheson and Co J. Matheson and Co G-Duddell Captain
J. Matheson and Co Dent and Co Macvicar and Co
Younghusband and Co J. Crooke & Massey Dent and (b James P Sturgis Bash and Co Chiman and Co
Gilman and Co
William Lano Wetmore and Co
Deut and Co.
Shipping at Whampoa,
Amherst. Bile, Corasir (steam), Soames, Devil, Furley, Flibberty, Grierson, Good Succeas. Vowin, Greybound, Hutchinson,
D &
A. A. de Mello J Matheson and Co
Flansen Fletcher and Co
J. Matheson and Co Lindsay and Co
Dirom, Gray and Co M Hustomjee and Co J. M. S. Van Basel Russell and Co Turner and Co
We regret to hear of another piracy within a few miles of this harbour. On the evening. of the 11th, the Lorcha Emmy sailed for Canton with a valuable cargo of manufactured goods, About two O'clock in the morning, the vessel being in the Capsingmoon passage, the Master feeling unusually drowsy, went below with By His Excellency Sir JOHN FRANCIS the intention of reading, leaving on deck four DAVIS, Baronet, Governor and Commander-in-Chinamen and a Manila seamen, with ordere Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Depco that he shall be called if any boats were seen dencies, Her Majesty's Plenipotentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in 10 approach the vessel. At the tune, tore was in company, a Hongkong Cargo boat, which China, with the advice of the Legislative Council the Master believes to have followed from the There was of Hongkong
An Ordinance to amend Qrdi. | Wharf where he took in cargo. Take
nance No. 9 of 1844, entitled, nothing suspicious in the appearance of the “An Ordinance to restrain all persons within the stranger, upon whose deck, or gangways, only Colony of Hongkong from trading in the Empire three or four men were observed. Capt. Peter of Chins to the Northward of the 32* Degree of son is of opinion that his Coffee had been drug. ged, as he fell fast asleep, from which he was (23rd January, 1816.] North Latitude"
L-Wassess it is expedient that awoke by the voice of his Mate, who exclaimed Presuble. the said Ordinance No. 9 of 1944, that the vessel was in the possession of pirates. should be amended, by declaring that Vessels en The Captain and Mate armed themselves with gaged in the Trafic thereby probibited shall not Muskets, but the people on deck had-a nu aber be seized at Sea at a greater distance than One of long pikes pointed down the hatch, an that Hundred Miles from the Coast of China, by deần... the Muskets could not be brought to bear. ing the meanin - of the terms therein used, of whips The hatch was subsequently closed, and suma or vessels sailing under the BrittleBag" by mak plank, and one of the ship's guns placed uponit. ing further provision for the title to vesels engage After the pirates took possession they altered ed in such prohibited trade, in the event of sab the come to S.S. W. and latterly to S. 9. E.,
sequent safe, trometers, credit-until about moon of Thursday, when they za jutella Robertan, Kelly, No vested to be gages; and by introducing chored in 16 fathoms, cutting the balliards and Jane (Dutch), P Berg,
hervis duabling the rebel Between 40 Jln Swede, Oberberg Cumsinginoon, J. M. & Co and 50 packages were transferred from the Lady Hagen, Langley, femme to the pirate boat, and about 4 o'clock Lyra. Grosvenor, they abandoned ber, taking with them the Che Sea Ealley), Kunden, nest crew, with whom it is probable they had (32(3pan), Espejo, concerted the scheme. After the cargo had been Snipe, Enticnt. removed, the Captain and Mate cut two holes Vela (Sp), Bordenove,
Issanne of Ortsasoa No. 9 of 18IA, SI
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the form of procedure for the scimure and sale of vessels ens than 10 miles from travening the enactments of salt the Cass of Chisa. Ordinance: Be it therefore en- acted by His Excellency the Garernor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Le gisktire Coaucil thereof, That no vessel shall be
John Christian, Thomas, Josen Corinc, Dring, Justing (Dutch), Rish, P. Adler (Prussian), Schult, Rusanna, Crighton, Sultana, Wadge, Walsh Gal, Buckton, W. Jardine, Small,
D. & M. Rustomjee and Co Captain Blenkin, Rawson and Co
Vessela ar Macao.
Das Amigos (Sp). Fatal Hair (Da), Ingels, Harrier,
1. A. P da Silva
J. M. 3. Van Basel
C. Bapoorjes Langrai
F. J. de Paiva Blacvicar padt Co
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