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MAIL.
PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE "HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.” VOL. XXIV. No. 1698.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MALL. LONDONF. ALGAR, 11, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street, BORGE STREET, 30, fornhill, RDON & GORCH, 121, Hot bar Hill, C. BATES HENDY & CO., 4 Old
AUSTRALL e
WATLATABATA HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 16TH JULY, 1868,
TASMANIA, AND NEW AND-GORDON & GOTOH, Mel- |
New Advertisements. SEEDS.
THIS Season's FLOWER, VEGETABLE and GRASS SEEDS have arrived. LANE, URAWFORD & U Hongkong, July 16, 1868. jul28
WANTED TO HIRE.
BILLIARD TABLE complete, ad- dress","care of office of this p per-stating terme.
Hongkong, faly 15, 1858.
and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO) and American Forts;
WHITE & BAUER, SA generally Franciaon QUINA-Suntow, DROWN & Co. Amoy, GILES & CO. Fouchow, THOMPSON & Ch. Shanghai, Fi Food & Co., Bla sila, C. Karutu & Co
Arrivals,
July 14, Hermann & Emma, N. G. ship 702, Lasrons, Whenpo, July 15, Genoral
WM. Pustav & Co.
July 16, Fanny Nicholson, Brit barque, 285, Carphin, Sy Jens BURD & May 3, 300 tons
Co.
and Bicho do
Jndy 10, China, N. G. steanser, 843, Mul-
TO LET.
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WO large Rooms, suitable for Offices On First Flour of our Premises at Peddar's Wharf,
MR Aloo The Whole, or One alf, of the Second Flor, with Bed Rooms, Dining Room and Parlor,
THOS HUNT & Co. Hongkong, July 18, 1868.
FOR SALE, TO ARRIVE.
lor, Shanghai via Kcolung, July 8 and 11,1,000 BABELS FLOUR in Sacks.
Genetis &.05.
107
Departures.
July 16, Yes, for East Coast,
-16, Saipan, for Foochow
16, Felix Bernabe, for Saigon,
10, on, for Fauchow,
16, Seaman's Bride, for Saigon.. 16, Japan for Whampoa
Passengers,
ABEIVED.Per China, De Rungsek, and 28 Chinese
Per Panny Nicholson, 20 Chinese.
Ehipping Resorts.
The North German steamer China, from Shangbai via Keslung, reports left Shang- bai on 8th July at 5 F., met very strong SW. monsoon, op 11th dily off White Dogs. Kupt away in Keelung for Goale, not able to keep good ateau with Japan being Coals, arrived at Keelung July 12. Left Keelung on 13th instant for Hongkong; strived on 15th July at. weather and moderate midnight, had fine
monsoon the latter
-1,000 Suoka OATS. 200 Cuaca Conl QIL
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10,000 Colt's REVOLVERS, Army and Navy.
GARDNER & Co., 20, Queen's Road, Opposite HONGKONG HOTEL,
Hongkong, July 15, 1868.
GARDNER & Co., CALIFORNIA WINE DEPOT.
.
FOR SALE.
50 PIPES SHERRI Vintage 1860.
10 pipes WHITE WINE,,
5 pipea BRANDY, 16 years old. 100 cases WELKE WINE.
100 cases PORT
20 ANGELICA
These Wines are guaranteed to be per fectly pure and free from adulteration, and are carefully selected from the most popular brands of California Wlues.
Also for Hulo,
10 barrels No. 1 Eastern Salt BEEF, 2,500 OAT MEAL, in 10lbs. Baga,
50 CASOS No. 1 Bernard's Old Tom
GIN, 12 years old. Flongkong, July 15, 1868.
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part of the passage. July 15th at 2. P.M. prased the SS. Uanges 12 mit from Cholung Point, at 4 F.H. on a day pa- sed the S. S. fitaua off Pedra Branca; on same day at 8 P.M. paased tho. M. SSD TENDERS rked on the Co. Colorado off Single Talad; all three steamers bound North
The British barqito Fanny Nicholson, Ervin Sydney, reports strong gales on leaving Sydney from 8. R.; which lasted for three days; then moderate weather for the re mainder of the passage with cloudy sky and light variable wind fill arrival on July 17. 70 days out.
Under Despatch.
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Anctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Anctions,
PUBLIC AUCTION.
FURNITURE SILVER PLATE, PLATED WARE, PIANO, WATER COLORS,.etc., etc.
THE Undersigned has received in-SALE OF ELEGANT HOUSEHOLD
structions from the Trustees of DENT & Co.'s Estate to sell by Public Auction, (if not previously disposed of by privato sale) on the 8th day of Au- gust next,—
日七十月五年辰戊治
STEAM FOR
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA:
The British Steamer
ARRATOON APUAR,"
Capt. DE SMIDT, will be den- pateled for the above ports on Despatchers will alose
at darlight
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have Singapore, Point de Galle, Aden, Tuesday next, the 21st instant, at
Suez, Malta, Marseilles, and
„Southamtons
Friday and Saturday
All that pisce of GROUND on h
received instructions from the Trustees of Messrs Dent & Co.'s Eatale to meen, Canton, known as Dext & Premises Ktely occupied by that but, on
well by Public Aund posemwamb Shameon Property and consisting of Lots 11 and 28 and the Western half of Lots 12 and 21, occupying an are of 37,935 square feet, together with the four-room Bungalow crested on the Property,
The property is held under British Government Lease, and is subject to an al grind rent of fifteen thousand Copper Cash.
The Sale will take place at 3 P.M. at Mesora DENT & Co,'a ollices on the Praya, Hongkong.
the 17th and 18th July 1868, Commencing each day at Noon- The whole of the OFFICE AND HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. and Effects contained in the thres houses, comprising:
DRAWING & DINING ROOMS;
Mahogany and curved What Nots, Marble top Tables, Chairs, Couches, Piano, Water Colors, Damask Window Curtains, Cornicoe, Carpets, Rugs, Mir- TERMS OF SALE.-Ons half of the pures, Sideboard with Mirror back, Silver phase money to be paid on fall of the Plate, Glassware, Orockery, Platel Ware, hammer and balance on completion of tc, etc. transfer, The Property to he at pur chaser's risk on fall of the hauruer, For further particulars, apply to
W. N. MIDDLETON,
Auctioneer.. Hongkong, July 9, 1868.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
Hugt8
THE Undersigned have veceived in
stanations from the Trustees of DENT, Co.'s Estate, to sell by Public Anation if not previously disposed of by private sale), on an early day in November next, on the Ground,
The BUILDINGS known as DENT & Co's HONGKONG PRAYA PROPERTY, HOR- suring 298 feet in frontage by 175 feet in depth, situated on Marine Lot No. 7, and consisting of
One DWELLING HOUSE in the Eastern Wing, containing 5 Rooms on the 1st Floor and 8 Rooms on the 2nd Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Offices, &c., &c. with Gas and Water laid outside Temers for Helmete," willon, and a Godown below capable of hold- received until Noon on Saturday, the ing about 2,000 Tons. the 18th Justaut, for the supply of 750 HELMETS WIL White Puggarics, and 760 with Chequered Puggarica, to be delivered at the Military Store Department, Hong kong.
A Size Roll can be seen and any further information obtained at the Comisariat Office.
REDMOND UNIACKE, Dep. Commis. Genj Controller's Oile, Connnizatial Hongkong, July 11, 1868.
For Singapore and Bombay. Fer “Fr sirama, Tu-tuorrow, the 17th instant, at STR PM, instead of at the time previously no tified.
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New Advertisements.
GREAT WORLD GIROUS. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME, THIS (THURSDAY), EVENING,
I July 16th, 1988,
First Appearance
Mdile. ADELE and Mies GEMMA,
AND OF THE
GUM ELASTIC MAN..
Double Trapezo BY THE BROTHERS DOOROW.
AND
Comio Pantomime
OF THŻ
STATUE "BLANOHE”
LADIES unaccompanied by Gentlemen
The Centre BUILDING known as DENT & Co.'s Offices, containing & Roomas, Comptadore's Quarters, Spacious Fire- poof Treasury and Godown, capable of holding about 1,000 Tona
OFFICE
Ilesk, Tables, Copying Presses, Book and Stationery Stands, Clocks, Iron Safes, Maps, etc., etc., etc.
BED ROOMS-
Tables, Chairs, Waalatonds, Bedsteade, Toilet Glasses, Cheral Glasses, Ward- robes, Fenders and Fire Irons, Book- Cases, etc., ota, ofc.
Also,
Que Thurston's. Billiard TABLE com- plete,
Oud 8 oared HOUSE-GIG, with Awn- ing etc.
Two 6-oured HOUSE-GIGS, with Awning ata
One Fire ENGINE.
One Double DOG-CART. BULLS, COWS, and CALF.
69 bags Calcutta Gram.
33 tins of Paint.
2 tubs Varnish.
-20 enska bottleil Beer.
8 kegs Chloride of Lime."
1 case Castor Oil
6 Iron Pillars,
11 Fire-Proof Windows.
1 cask Asphalt,
2 Iron Railings.
2 Tron Gates,
140 Pieces Old Iron,
1 Anchor,
dinand Calcutta.
AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Eteam ship COLUMBIAN," Captain CURLING, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Oarge, will leave this for the above places, on FRIDAY, 24th July, at 9 1.3.
on board until Noon, and SPECIE until 4 DARCO and PARDELS will be received
P.M. on the 23rd July.
For particalars regarding Freight and Faseage, apply at the P.&O. S. N. Co.'s, Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ABB BEQUIRED,
A written declaration of the Contents a Faber of the Packages for the Overland Houte is required by the Bryption Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com pany's Agents
with the Bills of Luting, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any detention or prejudice which uppen from incorrect ness on such declaration,
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terras and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, July 15, 1968.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS..
INDIA AND CHINA LINES, WONGRONG AGENCY.
STRANK FOR
SAIGON; SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE QALTE, ADEN, SUEZ,
ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES ABO BOMBAY, PONDICHERY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA THURSDAY, the 3rd of July, at 2
10
P. M., The Company's Steam-abip "HOOGLY," Coinmandant De Bovis, with Maita, Passengers, Specie and Cargo, will. leave this Fort for the above places,
Specie will be tugistered for Catalogues containing full particulare accepted in transit
-1 Pump
etc.,
otc.
[Lonilo And
as well as for Marseilles, and
of Europe
16
ELVINGSTON
1868
Hongkong, July
FOR SHANGHAI & HANKOW
The American steamer
FUNG SHUEY,"
Capt. J. B. BIEDRETH,- will have immediate despatch for
the above ports.
For Freight or Pasoge, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
Hongkong, July 16, 1868.
The British steamer:
"NELE;"
shortly expected from Eng sengers for Shanghai, Nagasaki and Yoko- the land, will take cargo and pas us, and will meet with immediate des
For Freight or Passage, apply to
THE BORNEO CO. LIMITED. Bongkong, July 13, 1868.
patch..
FOR SHANGHAL The Steamer
COPERNICUS,"
will be despatched for the abeke port, on or abont Frie
day, the 17th Inst
For Freight or passage, apply to
BIRLEY & Co..
Hongkong, July 14, 1888.
FOR SALE.
The Frendle barque
"LEON LEONIE":
af 269 Tons Register, built at Sorente, 1856.
For particulars and Inventory, apply to: REINVAAN BROTHERS & Co. Hongkong, July 15, 1868.
FOR SALE
22jul
The British achooner
"WATER LILY,"
as she now lies at anchor in the. Harbour of Hongkong, with Mais Seils, Rigging, to complete Car fying capacity about 6000 pisala
Ferrini particulare, apply to
WAHEK & Co., Sugar Refinery, East Poin Hongkong, July 13, 1868.
128
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The American Clipper Ship
"WINDWARD;"
784 Tens Register, C. H. BAR- RETT, Master, will have early
Que DWELLING HOUSE in the will shortly be issued, and the whole to the principal places : Terzeilles for despatch for the above Port.
Western Wing, containing 5 Rooms on the 1st Floor and 6 Rooms on the 2nd Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Offices, jy15&u,&c. with his and Water laid on, and a Godown below of about 2,000 Tons
pacity.
IRS, VINTON'S PRIVATE FAMILY BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT, Hollyson Road, next door to the HOTEL DE EUROPE.
Hongkong, May 1, 1807.
NOTICE
Crown Rent $917.64 per annum. These Buildings have only been erect ed two year and are built of Granite and Brick, the woodwork being Teak through
υπέ,
The whole of this Property to be sald ither in one or more lots to suit par-
EE Undersigned having PURCHASED the Interest of the WANOHE Steam BARBY, begs to notify the Public of Hong kong and Ship Plasters that he is prepared chasers. to furnish Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD
TERMS OF SALE-One third of, the
in various forme, to any part of the Co-purchases money to be paid on fall of the lony.
Also Ship BREAD of best quality and at low rates onstantly on hand or baked in quantities at short notice.
Also Water, Butter, Soda and Sugar BISCUITS by the arred, Tin or Pound.
Alao Com and Bye MEAL, HOMINY, STARCH, BIOARE. SODA, Sale- CORN rains and Crenar TARTAR.
FLUR of best Brands constantly on hand supplied by the Barrel, Bag, Tin or Ponwl.
CAKE of all kinda baked to order..
The above is nuder the Superintenden of Mr JONATHAN PAESONS, and all orders forwardo to him,, at the Bakery, or left at
prompt attention..
are pot schnitted to the First Clas. Mr Thos, HUNT & Co.'s will receive
Saturday afternoon, graud day perforin-; auce, for the accommodation of Families
Bud Children.
PRICES OF ADMISSION.
$2.00
1.00
First Class,A
Second Class Seals,
Third Cls,
Children half-price.
04
L P..WARD.
Hongkong, February 17, 1868.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned has received in-
I sanctions from the Trustees of
Performance to commence at 9 o'clock DENT & Co.'s Estate to sell by Public precisely.
Hongkong, July 16, 1988.
PUBLIC AUCTION..
immer, one third 2 months after gule, and the balance 4 months after sale, in Moxiere Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. Transfer expenses to be borne by the purdiusers.
For further particulars or details of plans, apply to
Mesera BREMNER & DAYCOCK, 4, Austin Friars,
-Old Broail Street,
London, E.Ç,
Or, in Hongkong; to the Undersigned.
MORGAN, LAMBERT & Co. Hongkong, June 10, 1868.
TH
PUBLIC AUCTION. VALUABLE LIBRARY,
DHE Undersigned have been instruct-
od to sell by Public Auction, On a day to be named hereafter, A valuable collection of BOOKS, in
A complete copy of the BarTISH Ea-
cluding
Auction, (if not previously disposed by private sale) on the 5th day of September AYINTS, next, the Property situated at the corner
A perfect edition of the BRITISH PORTS of Wellington and d'Aguilar Streets ou n in 50 Volumes, AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. hare portion of Inland Lot No. 137, and
received instructions to sell by Pub-known as DENT & Co.'s STABLES.
The Property has a frontage of about 97 feet in Wellington Strost 76 feet on
fio Auction, on
SATURDAY,
Messra WM. PESTAU & Co.'s godawns,
the 18th July, at 11 o'clock a.M., at d'Aguilar Street and comprises an area
of about 7870 square feet.
The Sale will take place on the Pre- R&,7 bales 38/42 COTTON YARN.mises at 8.M.M
(For account of the concerned,)
More or less Mildewed.
TERMS OF SALE. One half of the pur
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery chase money to be paid on full of the
NOTICE
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. hammer and balance on completion of Hongkong, July 16, 1808. - juy 18 transfer. The Property to be at pur
chaser's risk on fall of the hammer.
For further particulars apply to
W. N. MIDDLETON, Auctionser. Hongkong, July 9, 1868,
R. GEORGE CRICHTON is authorized to
Mor us by procuration
THE HORNEO CO, LIMITED,
Hongkong, July 16, 1868, Baug
A number of Scientific Works, and any other literary productions of the
first order,
Being the property of a Gentleman who has given up house-keeping,
Catalogues will be issued shortly, after which the Books may be sold by private contract. NIE
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots with all faulte and errors of description at purchaser's rink on the fall of the banuver.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. septo Hongkong, July 11, 1888,
be ou view from THURSDAY:
Carge will be received on board until 4 delivered the following morning between Parcels util 5 v. of the 22nd Instant Luts bought on the first day can be of the 21st Instant, Specie and the hours of 6 and 10.
Parcals are not to be sent on board; they met be left at the Agonty's Ofico.
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.
The time at which the Office Furniture will be put up, the Catalogues will notify.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. seription at pmrohaser's risk on the fall All lots with all faults and errois of de-
of the hammer.
Hongkong, July 10, 1868, 18ju
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION, SUBSCRIEND CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF
DOLLARS.
chairman, GRORO JOAN HELLAND, Eeg.
·· Deputy Chairman-Go. F. HEARD, Esy. W. H. Fasses, Esq.AMES B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D.SASTOON, E
Esq.
A, JUOST, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, JAR. P. DUNCANSON, Juis MENEE RRAD Rowery, Esq
Esq.
Esq.
COBRY OF DIRECTORS.
Managers.
Hongkong, VATOR KRESSER, Esq.
Chief Manager. Shangha
DAVID MACERAN, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED of 1 per cent per annan on the daily Current Deposit Accounts at the rate
balance
On Fixed Deposits
11
J7
*
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per zonani.
"T" 4 per cent.
12.. per cent. "
LOCAL BILLE DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange businuna transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australls, America, Obina and Japan,
VICTOR KRISER, Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, June 17, 1868-
C
EUT
S IN G SAIL MAKER, Endicott Lane, No. 46, UPSTAIRS. English and American Canvas of the best Brande constantly on Hand. Hongkong, July 13, 1808,
deußl
BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, June 27, 1868.
PACIFIO MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ULYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, July 8, 1868,
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY: The British Clipper Barque "CAPSINGMOUN
450 Tons Register, WATERSON, Master, will have early despatchi
jul23 for the above Ports,
For Freight, apply
THROUGH U. SMALL LINE TO NEW YORK.
TEAMERS of this line will be despatch-
ed as follows — Great Repaite, on or about Aug. 15. Japan,
frrent Republic,
Japan
Costa Rica will
D
Sopt. 15.
Oct.
15.
Nov. 16.
Dec. 16. abont same dates, connecting at Yokolarna Shanghai on or with
above-named steamons.
Passengers ticketed through to California, Mexico, Central and South America, tho Atlantic States, and to England or France, both via New York and by lives from Pa Harna And Aspinwall.
Beturn tickets issued at a reduction of
10 % voyage
прод the whole amount for the round
Connections are Diane at Panama with Stena Lines upon the West Coast of Cen-
India and Pacific Steam-ship tral and South America, at Aspinwall with the "Royal West India Mail Line," "West Compuny." (Limited) and the French Transatlantic Company
And, at New York, with the various lines to Europe. Tickets issued
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, July 8, 1888
FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY.
The f 1 British Clipper-ship WILLIAM BRUING, Capt. Cherra, having great portion of her cargo engaged, will have immediate despatch for the above poris.
For Freight or Passale, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, July 6, 1868
jy20
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 41 Amoz. Clippor-ship
RICHARDS ELY 1,100 tona Register, LOMBARD Master, will have quick den
paton as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BOSMAN & Co.
Hongkong, July 3, 1868.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The d 1 American barque
"PEKIN," SEY001, Master, will have quiok despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
Hongkong, Juno 9, 1868.
FOR LONDON. The J British barque
NANCY BRYSON," THORNE, Master, having the greater part of her cargo en
for the following Steau-ship Lines: Cu-gaged, will load at Wiliampos as above, and nard, Inman, National, General Transst-have quick despatch lantic Now York and Havre Steam- ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet
For Freight, apply to Co., New York and Bremen Stean-ship
And North German Lloyds.
Co
for through passengers and freight to Ame- Favorable arrangements have been made rics, from Calcutta, Fenang anil Singapore, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Foushow.
Through Bills s of Lading given for Forts of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cer- tral and South America to as far as Valpe. raiso, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton and St. Nazaire, France.
OLYPHANT & Co. Hougkong, June 0, 1868.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The British Barghe
SUNSHINE" Captain MARTIN, will have quick deapatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
RÜSSELL & Co.
Buigkong, June 19, 1968,
Freight to United States payable in ad- FOR SALE FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
vance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery in American Gold Cuin with 8 per cent ad ditional, at abipper's option.
For farther information, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
GEO. E. BOWMAN, Agent.
Hongkong, July 15, 1808,
Fath
بالعديد
The Tahitian steamer
TITAVA,"
Capt. OLARK of about 1000
tons Capacity.
For further particulars, apply to,
AUGUSTINE HEARD '& Co. Hongkong, May 23, 1868,