Notices to Consignees.
FROM BOMBAY, THE atestes "Thales" Capt. ROEKELL,
having arrived in the harbor, consignees
of Cargo by her, are requested to sand in their Bills of Lading for countersignature to the undersigned and take immediate
delivery of their goods.
Yes:
Cargo impeding the discharge of the sal will be landed and stored at the risk and expense of the Consigness..
P. & A. O, CAMAJEE. & 06- Hongkong, September 25, 1868.
ÌË,
for Sale.
-PER “INVINCIBLE.” HOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS.
PTHE MEDICAL HALL.
37, Queen's Road. Hongkong, September 23, 1868, tf
FOR SALE
10 Butts Smorior SHERRY
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. Hongkong, September 23, 1888.
FOR SALE.
CONSIGNEES of 45, 59 packages
MERCHANDIZE, arrived par Compa-foot ny's Steam-ship DUPLEIX" are re quested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods, or they will be
landed and stored at their risk and expense
U. BERTRAND, Erincipal Agent. Hongkong, September 24, 1868.
"INVINCIBLE," FROM LONDON. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named vessel are requested to send in their bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Gooda.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves
risk and expense, '..
HE fast sailing ouiter "ROUGH & TOUGH" newly repaired and in per- order.
THOS, HUNT & Co. Hougkong, September 23, 1868.
FOR SALE.
tf
attention to their now (ouds fist the ANE CRAWFORD & Co. beg to vill
KUMBUR EX Coreu, Invincible, and overland mail now being unpacked,
GRATES STOVES, FENDERS and Racquet
Meerschaum PIPES and Cigar TUBES.
BREECH-LOADING fowling pieces.
Tobacco POUCHES.
GEAR and AMMUNITION. KNIVES
sol will be landed and stored at
Consignee REQUISITES, FOOTBALLS,
TURNER & Uo. Hongking, September 8, 1868
FROM BOMBAY, AND SINGAPORE. THE 8, 8. "INDORE" Captain GABEN, T
having arrived in the harbour, Con signees of goods by her are requested to send their Billa of Lading for countersig. nature to the Undersigned and take immo- diato delivery. Cargo impeding the dis charge of the vessel will be lended and stored at the risk and expense of the Con signees without further notice.
F. K. BANAJEF. Hongkong, September 21, 1868.
sep27
BRITISH SHIP DOUGLASS," FROM BOMBAY
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named vessel are requested to sead in their Bills of Lading for counteraigustura o the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves- sel will he landed and stored at Consignees risk and expense, without any further notice.
(Signed) BOSMAN & Co. Hongkong, Sept, 15, 1888.
**P29
HK following cases have been landed
and stored at the risk and expense of the Consignees, who are requested to take tomediate delivery.
BzDonna,"7th January, 1868. 1Case Paper.
Ex“ Donmai,” 8th June,
RT
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521
NO 120,/123
Principal Agent.
Bunson Sweetmeste
C. BERTRAND,
Hongkong, September 14, 1868.
Notices of Firms.
NOTION.
THE connection of Mr L. P. WARD with
our Firm cessex from this date,
(COATS, HATS and BOOTS,
CRICKET BATS, &o, CARPETS and RUGS.
Toridy KETTLES & very fine WHISKY,
HATS.
Drah Doug RAPPERS, TWEETS and FLANNELS. Travelling SADDLERY
New NOVELS, o, No. Vegetable and flower SEEDS. Chubb's SAFES and LOCKS. BEER, WINES and SPIRITS of first-rate
brands. OILMAN'S STORES of all descriptions.
Hongkong, September 92, 1868.
LETTS DIARIES,
1.869.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1808.
LETTS' DIARIES,
oob
oct
FOR 1868. Also, The New Work
"SEARCH FOR LIVINGSTONE," BOWRA & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1868. aes
.. COALS. AE Undersigned arc prepared to Coal Stuaniers on the most reasonable terms from a Cargo of English Steam Coals now afloat in this Harbour or from fresh Welsh and Australian Coals in Store.
RUB, S. WALKER. & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1868. tf
FOR SALE:
JUST received ex Princess of Water,
JWIRE ROPE, 1-3 inalt.
BOLTROPE, 2-6
HUBBYCK's Raw and Boiled PAINT OIL
ܕܕ
White ZINO....
and Red LEAD,
17
12
Green
32
Blue
75
Yellow
PAINT
пер 30
Black
Patent DRYERS.
Best Westphalian HAMIS
THOS. HUNT & Co.
Hongkong, August 20, 1888.
W
- NOTICE.
E have authorized Mr CLAUS BUDER
to sign our Firm from this date.
DREYER & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1868.
NOTICE,
HAVE established myself at this port as General Commission Merchant, ander
he Style and Firm of GIFFORD F. PARKER
Co
GIFFORD FORBES PARKER. Saigon, December 20, 1867,
T-NOTICE;
HAVE this day established myself as a PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE AD- JUSTER 200 GENERAL COMMISSIÓN ÁGENT,
10. LANGDON DAVIES,
2 Club Chambers, Hongkong, July 1, 1888.
NOTICE
PROM and after this date Mr GEORGE F. BOWMAN will set as AGENT of the Pacific Mail Steam-ship Company at this Port.
8. L. PHELPS, Agent. Hongkong, August 15, 1867.
M
NOTICE
Y Business, a Ship and Insurance Broker, Omnission Agent, de. hitherto carried on by myself, will henceforward be conducted under the style or Firm of J. S. Hook, Sox & Co.
J. 8. HOOK
Hongkong, September 23, 1887.
NOTICE,
Be80
ARRYLE HOLME has been admitted
ME
a partner in our Fir
CLOVER & Co.
Nagasaki, Juuuary 1, 1867.
NOTICE.
L. FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1868. ·ae22
130
FOR SALE
CASES Manila and Cavite CIGARS
and CHEROOTS.
20 Oclaves superior Amontilado WINE.
20
do Spaniel Sherry WINE,
EDWARD J. SAGE. Hongkong, September 16, 1808.
500
FOR SALE.
Just Received.
Apply to
A
THE GRINA MAIL.
For Sale.
FOR SALE AT EAST POINT, Complete assortment of Lowmoor and A Thornycroft PLATE, and Sheet IRON, BAR, ROD, Angle IRON and RIVETS, Double Bbear, Spring and Blister STEEL,
in round, square and flat bars. Babbits METAL, Roda and Pipes. Gas FITTINGS of every description. Bollar TUBES, Pre- Bure GUAGES. FILES, PACKING and all kinds of Engineer's Supplies.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1868.
mar10
FOR SALE, AT THE CHINA SUGAR REFINERY, BAST POINT, UGAR of the Finest Crystals, equal if not superior to the English Loaf, rang- ing from Nos. 1 a U.
Also GOLDEN SYRUP, double refined, in quantities to suit purchasers,
WAHEE & Co. CHINA SUGAR REFINERE, East Point, 6th August, 1868.
FOR SALE.
L.
New Advertisements,
FRICKEL & CO. SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS,
GENEBAL STOREKEEPERS,
AND
COMMISSION AGENTS, Queen's Road, HONGKONG.
SAYLE & Co. VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
INVITE inspection of their New and woll
seaorted auminer Stock of
Black and Blue Broad CLOTHS,
Pa
Naval and Military CLOTHS.
Light Mixt and Fancy TWEEDS.
Self and Fancy Colored FLANNELS.
Plain and Fancy DRILLS, DUCKS, &c..
Quilting and Marseilla VESTINGS, The Tailoring Department under the management of first class Erg-
UNTZ'S YELLOW METAL 20 to 26 lish Cutters.
and Nails, Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, July 17, 1868.
Oct17
TIDMAN'S SEA SALT. [OR making a real Sea Water Bath in
Four own house.
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY. Hongkong, September 1, 1868,
JUST LANDED.
001
Ex "Havelock," "Corea" and Overland Mall,
The following, viz:-
ITRATE of MAGNÉSIA.
Henry's MAONESIA. Lamplough's Pyretin SALINE. Doctor Lavilles colebrated GOUT MEDI-
CINES,
Bath and Cup SPONGES.
Victoria and Cherry Tooth PASTE. Perfumery and Toilet REQUISITES of
every
description.
Hand EMOLLIENTS and SAVONET
Diuneford's Flesh GLOVES and RUB
BERS, Sultan's Bath BRUSHES, Pear's SOAPS in every variety and form, also Fandrice & Atkinson's SOAPS POMMADE PHILLOCOME de la Sooi-
été Hygiénique POMMADE DIVINE for oxcoriations. Bilicated Carbon FILTERS for carrying
in the pocket.
Bathing CAPS, Sponge BAGS and Swim-
ming BELTS
Champagna TAPS for Invalids. GAZOGENES and SELTZOGENES, &c. "Doctor Epuisier's celebrated Self-acting
HNEMA.
Erasinus Wilson's Skin SOAP,
TIES and SCARFS in grest variety, The new Shapes in Gentlemen's COLLARS.
Long Cloth, Silk and Wool SHIRTS.
PAJAMAS.
Gauze, Merino and Silk UNDERVESTS.
HOSIERY of all kinds.
Gentlemen's Straw and Felt HATS in Various Shapes.
Household LINENS of every description.
A large Stock of French Frinted MUSLINS of the Latest Patterns,
·French Printed. CAMBRICS. Black GLACES, Plain and Fanoy
Silk GAUZES... Grenadines and other Now Fabrics Embroidered, Printed and Made-up SKIRTS CRINOLINES, Muslin
EMBROIDERIES and LACES of all descriptions, Ladies' Trimmed HATS and BONNETS,
FLOWERS, FEATHERS, & Ladies' and Childrens' UNDER- CLOTHING. 'Ladies' Cotton and Lisle HOSIERY, LISLE and Silk GLOVES, de "Lace and Mualin QURTAINS. Hongkong, April 27, 1868.
THE TREATY PORTS OF OHINA THE JAPAN, AND NOT BANG QUERIES ON OHINA AND JAPAN"
New Advertisements.
NOTICE.
[No. 1659-SEPTEMBER 28, 1868,
QUOTATIONS.
*HE Undersigned returns thanks for past OPIUM-Patna, New,"
favors and would remind the Gentle man at Hongkong, that the most agreeable
health inspiring treats obtainable, can be COTTON.—BOMBAY, bad at the Hongkong Hotel Ham DRESS ING SALOON. Donstant moving punkah sad shower of fragrant odour, which render the body onal and comfortable.
Hair Cutting
Shampooing,
Shaving...
HONGKONG, 28th Neptember, 1868,
Benares, New, Malwa,
$0253
6184 -630 a 656
17
201
CALOUTTA
Exchange.
16 a 19
Bank, 6 months' sight,
4,6
$0.75.
Credits, 6
4/6 a 61
On Calcuila, 3 days' sight, Rs. 226
0,50.
0,25.
Bar Silver, 17 dwts. B.,
TL-
5
Fonsorial Artist.
oct29
Mexicana,
Gold Leaf, ....
... 23.30
Gold Bar, 98 touch,
... 22.90
.... 4.06
Bair outting and Shampooing, 1.00
W. F. MOORE,
·Hongkong, August 20, 1868.
HOTEL d'EUROPE.
THE Undersigned, Proprietor of the newly re-opened HOTEL D'EUROPE, begs to inform the Public that they will find every accommodation at the above Hotel at the most reasonable charges,
Breakfast vory morning at 11.30 A.Mey and Dinner at 7.30 P.M.
- BREAKFASTS and DINNERS supplied
at Frivate Resulances in reasonable terms. ICE, &c., always on hand.
OHAS. FANNEGE Hongkong, Augnat 6, 1808.,
Bombay, 3 days' sight, Rs. 226
Shanghae, 9 days' sight, Bank, Th. 9
Sycee,
English Sovereigns, Australian Sovereigns, Discount,
-4.03 $6.12
H. & S. Bank Sharys, Old, 20 pere, pin,
Do. le
Now, 3 pc pa.. Union Dock
20 p. c. dia Temperature.
HONDRON, 28th September, 1868,
A.M. 29.990
Barometer,..
Attached Thormamater, 83 Dry Bulb,
3 P, M.
29.902
84.0
97.0:
Wet Bull,
78.6
79.0
Maximum S. Rgr.,
90.0
Unov
Minimum S. Rgr.,
76.0
Max. Sun's Rayu,
132
Minimnute on Grass,
1
Previous Rain on Grou., 8.09 24hours.
74.0
, above,... 0.00
*;
N.E
Force,
141
3
3
2
3
... Fine.
Fine.
LATEST SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Wind,
Sept. 28, Ascendant, British barque, 517, Cloud, Gerdes, Bangkok, Sept. 5, 11,600 piculs Ozone, Bice. Ros. S. WALKER.
Weather,
Sept. 28, Competitor, British ship, 200, Mathews, New York, June 7, 700 tons Coal.-P. M. S. 8. Co.
Pritish barque Arica, beating in from Green Island, at 4.90 P.M.
CLEARED.
Nile, for Londen. Swordfish, for Bangkok.
SHIPPING REPORTS,
Nortes. It is particularly requested that all communications rolating to the general business of this paper be addressed to the Proprietor and in no case to individuals by oxme. Bluch delay and inconvenience in the transaction of business will thereby be avoided.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Our columns are open to all who wish to
The Brit: bargus Ascendant, from Bang-address the public on legitimate, grounds, but kok, reports the first part of passage cloudy we do not hold ourselves responsible for the weather and strong 8.3 wind until Mao opinions of our corresponden's olesfold Bank; from thenco fine weather and light N. & wind until strival. Of Macclesfield Bank, spoke the Brit, banque, Alejons, bound S., wished to be reported.
The British ship Competitor, from New York, reporta: Crossed the Equator on 10th July in long. 25.30 W., pussedere Mari dian of the Cape of Good Hope on 2nd August, in lat. 20.70 S.; made St. Paul's Island on 26th August, Amsterdam on same (From the "Friend of Indir," June 4, 1868.) day, and Jaya Head on 9th Sept; passed We acknowledge with thunke the receipt Aujer on 10th, and Gaspar Straits on 13th.
MXTRACTS FROM REVIEWS,
B. Dennys, whose "Treaty Porta of China Sept. 114 days unt.
then
All communications addressed to this paper must be accompanied by the name of the sender, not necessarily for publication, but as a quarantee of good faith,
THE CHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, SEPT. 28, 1888.
Mft, J. ROSS BROWNE'S WORK
ON CALIFORNIA.
Savory's COMPENDIUM AND FAMI-j of the numbers for the current year of Up China sea had fine weather and THE Report by Mr J. Ross Browne upon LY GUIDE, comprising plain diree- "Notes and Queries," a most deserving variable winds util last four days the Mineral Resources of the States and tions for the employmont of Medi Anglo-Chinese montlily, edited by Mr NNE. wind till arrival in Hongkong on cines, their Properties and Doses &c.
GEO, GLASSE, The Victoria Dispensary, Hongkong, September 1, 1868,
PAYNE AND COMPANY, BELATEE BUNGALOW,
Calcutta.
vcl
ZSTAR118BE HA-1 P A CENTURY, TYHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEPOT, FOR THE SALE OF THEIR RENOWŃĽD Chatnies and Indian Condiments. Namely,
Finest
1 Bongal Club Chutney]
Lucknow Chutney Cashmere Chutney Pindaree
Chutney
30sep
"?
Harrels PORTLAND CEMENT.
FREDERIC DEGENAER,
3, d'Aguilar Street. Hongkong, September 12, 1868.
if
FOR SALE, FREE-REED CHAMBER ORGAN, Size-height, 8 ft. 4 inches, brandtir,
ft. 6 inches, depth, 3 ft. 3 inches,
alt 61 notes; Organ Kues Swell, and Har Two Ker Boя, compass 00 to 0 in
monium gelf-blowing pedals.
STOPA
ON SWELL ORGAN.-8 feet Diapason, Duk cinna & feet, Bassoon, and Oboe.
ON GREAT ORGAN-8 feet open Diapr- son, Double Diapason, 18 feet Diapason and Principal.
COUPLERS.
Swell to Great Octave coupler in Swell. The instrument is of great power and well adapted to a small Churol or largo Hall, The swell is particularly effective. Compe tent workmen would be provided to erect it in Hongkong
For terms &e, address "Organ," care of China Mail Office.
Hongkong, September 8, 1868,
FOR SALE
AT THE CHINA, MAIL" OFFICE.
THE following SETS of the "CHINA
we can see
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS WILL CLOSE-
territories West of the Rocky Mountains is of so voluminous a nature that any at- tempt to review" the bulky volume is almost useless. Much resembling a die- tionary or encyclopædia, its pages teem with details which as matters of refer ence appear of great value, but which the boldest reader would shrink from peris ing in consecutive order, unless indeed. Per "BRI KING," on Wednesday, the he resembles the celebrated west conn-
36th instant, at 3 :M.
tryman, who read through the words un-
and Japan" are so well known. From the names nitached to the Notes' that contributors include some of the
the best Chinese scholars in the East. Its in. terest is not confined to China, and it will be of valuable assistance to alf scholars, who bave directed their attention towards the subject of Buddhism and its literature, and generally to all who are interested in ori For eutal antiquities. It deserves to be better kuown in India.
(From the "Stats Times," July 27, 1868.)
Лато
for SWATOW, AMOY & SHANGHAL
Per NORNA," on Tuesday, the 29th
Listant, at 3 P.25E- SHANGHAE
For SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CAL-der the first three letters of Johnson's
CUTTA,-
Per Steunior "AMERICAN,” on Satur-
day, 3rd October, at 1 F.M. SINGAPORE,
For
Per "MIRAGE," on the 20th instant,
at 3 P.M.
Dictionary and remarked that, "There was a power oʻlarning, but it wor very dis. connected like," We have heard some Browne's, wark based upon the fact that tepreciatory remarks regarding Mr
Some time ago we had occasion to remark upon the progress that Literature as repre- sented by the Press had made and was making in the East, and our attention has again been called to the subject by the re- Per blid, £25.
ceipt of Hongkong publication which Per doz qts. 30 deserves soute notice and which we have Per doz. pte. 21s much
much pleasure in introducing to the know is hereby in Treasury Warrent dated painstaking compilers of grammars, and IT notified that, under the pro-retembered however that it is to the ledge of our readers. We in barrel,
and Queries on thing and Japan, published the 7th May, the Postage on a Letter tnt dictionaries, of geographical and statisti- (Per bhd. E25 monthly by Mr Saint, this proprietor of the
Perioz, qts. 30s st
exoseding h
half-an-ounce in weight posted China Mail newspaper.
20s
it was only a compilation. It might be
This publication in Hongkong or at any of the Forte in cal works, etc., that the present genera Per doz. pts. 209
is well printed 00 good paper, and
and in vize China and Japan addressed to Egypt, ortion of philological and geographical stu Per lb.
and shape is very like its well-known name-posted in Egypt addressed to Hongkong or dents owes its chistest debt of gratitude. sake or prototype at hons, and is equally any of the Ports in China sud Japan, and
*
"The curators of natural facts," as such
Col. Skinner's Chey Major Gray's Cuey Pickled Mangoes, 100 Malligatawnee Pasto ,, Curry Pasto
Curry Powder Tamarind Fish, 100
slices in barrel, Tamarind Fish Roso
' al. share- Mangoa Fish Hoses (bottle Sinoked Mangoe Fish,
100 in
Lins.
Chili Vinegar
4.
ог
reduced from Twenty-four Cents to Twelve Cent
20a mine containing very curious nud soft conveyed in the hails by British Packet, is men might be termed, have left behind
information regarding the lugungs, litera Fature, history, waaners and customs of the Chinese and in a less degree of the Japanese, 118 It says a good deal for the extent aul 2s stability of the footing of Europeans in China, that such a publication as this should be established and conducted with 2-lb. tins 1-lb. tins. apparently successful vigour.
Per bottle
Per bottle.
JAMS AND JELLIES.
Cayenne Pepper
"S
Guava Jelly
Tipparée Jana
Preserved Limes
P'erved Mangoes Piue Apple Jelly Pres1ye
Pickled Linus Bael Fresero Bengal Hunips
Per dozen.
Jus
248.
Is fid por lb. N. B-Chutnis, Carry Powders, and Pastes, shipped in bulk, to any quarter of the Globe.
Payne and Co.,
The publication is altogether a very in- tercating one, and wishing it every success, we commend it to the attention and support of our readers.
{From the "London Examiner," May 16, 1808.)
For Lettors exceeding half-an-ounce in weight a further rate of Twelve Coats for each half ounge is chargeable.
Prepayment of the Postigo la compulsory,
F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General,
Qeucral Post Office,' Hongkong, July 18, 1868.
whence
them neblu monuments of industry and acquirement; and while the original thinker, the poet, the artist, or the diseo- verer and inventor oconpies a higher place, the man, who utilizes the labours of others to the benefit of his fellow men is surely entitled to no small oeed of praise. Looking at the work before us in this light, and with the kindly spirit which should ever prompt criticism on what is 1. It is hereby notified for general in undoubtedly the product of much barl formation that, the Contract between the Government of Mauritius and the Union labour, we can accord considerable credit This really useful volume ("Treaty Ports Steam-ship Company, for the Conveyance to its anthor. It is not, nor does it pro- of China and Japan" is intended as
of Mnile ones a bionth between Ceylon and fees to be a fascinating work, and facts- guide for travellers and residents in China Mauritius, and between Mauritius and are generally recorded in the fewest and Japan, and as a book of reference for Natal, having terminated, the correspon words and in that jorky, paragraphic, mercantile meu generally. It contains aus dence for Mauritius will be forwarded frous style which is least calculated for the acconist, historical and political, of all the open ports of these countries, together with this Office in the Mail for Adeu, from display of the writing or for interesting it will be sent to its destination by the casual reader, while it is a prominent Hongkong and Macao. It the French: Mail Packets leaving Aden for enperior MANILA CIGARS, of all sizes.
Bave always on laud a large Stook of Pekin carefully compiled and edited by Reunion and Mauritius on the 23rd of each merit in works of reference. We should Terms: Remittance, or reference in Cal- Mr N. B. Dennys; and the elaborate maps Month. cutta, to accompany order.
sik with which the work aboutda, and plans, For orders over £26, 20 per cent disoquat considerably enhance its als
Falue, * ** will be allowed, all Goods free on board in We have thus given in outline svine of Calcutta.
the more prominent portions of the chapter devoted to Canton, as a specimen of the whole volume, Other chapters treating Macao, Formosa, Ningpo, Shaughne, and the only enuments. The pages describing Peking, the capital, are so interesting, and contain so much that is new to European readers respecting its history, pubilo baril- diege, and general elmracteristics, that we would fain transfer them to our columns. A comploto and intelligible plan of the Im perial City and neighbourhood, gives us av Recurate notion of the relative position of Newspapers its divisions, streets, and places.
Now Advertisements.
has been
however be unfair did we omit to say 2. No alteration has been made in the that here and there throughout the work ates of Postage on correspondence au- there are pages of description and berrs dressed - to Mauritius.
tive connected with the early history of 3. As the communication with Natil and various mines, together with aketches of the Cape of Good Hope is thus out off, the the geological formations of certain states, correspondence for those Colonies, unless marked to be forwarded by Private Ship, which are interesting and well written. London at the following rates of Postage, which what be paid in advance, vizs Upon Letters sent by way
Mrized to sign our name at Canton from in rapot wrappers, at the rate of 25 cents
R. J. MURRAY FORBES is autho1 PUNOK" can be obtained, stitched FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & FOODBOW remainder of the treaty ports, we can will. in future, be sent in the Mails for It is however exceedingly to be regretted
$5.50. above ports,
this date.
RUSSELL & Co. China, February 15, 1888.
per copy viz
2
No. Price i set. deficient .5. per aut $0.75.
4, 5, 6,
4,5.
1,
$5.26.
complete from 10,
14
12
$3.76.
11.
"
#
11
$3.50.
4
15,
33
4
18.
$2.50. $2.25,
NOTICE.
HENRY LISTON DALRYMPLE
Mis authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, at Foochow from this date,
BIRLEY & Co
Hongkong, June 8, 1888.
For Sale.
PER "INVINCIBLE," SELECT Assortment of Hen- A drie's, Please and Lubin's, and Atkinson's New Perfumes-also Toilet Soaps, Sanspareil Tooth Brushes, Violet Powder and every requisite necessary for the Toilet, in great, variety.
THE MEDICAL HALL:
37, Queen's Road. Hongkong. September 23, 1888. f
ور
Also a few saparate copies of Nos.1, 2,
A
8, 7, 11, 12, 18, 16, 17, and from AINT
FOR SALE
Small Invoice of WINES fast lauded,
Duff Dordon & Co's SHERRY.
J. Hennessey & Co.'s XXX BRANDY. Superior CLARET, qts and pts.
ROB. S. WALKER & Co.. Hongkong, September 9, 1808
seti
FOR SALE. Ex COREA" Small Invoice of very superior CHAM
PAGNE.
Apply to HOWARD HODGES. Hongkong, September 10, 1848,
The Steam-ship.
"KWANG TUNO,”. Captain Erratas, will have immediate despatch for the
For Freight or Fassage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Ou Hongkong, September 28, 1868,
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE is hereby givan, that, on anil after the First of September, the prices charged in the Hotel will be as ander
Single Breakfat,...
...$1.00
1.60
!!
Timo, Dinner,
h
1.00
that the index is arranged in a banner which renders it practically useless to the outside render. It is in fact a simple of Southampton,....46 cents each oz, list of the anbheadings in each page, E When sent by way of
Marseilles, Newspaper vid Southam
Margoil.
64
that to search for particulars respecting any particular mine, the state, country and neighbourhood must be familiar to the enquirer. Had an alphabetical in dex been added, the value of the work would have been greatly increased. noder 4!
Its contents embrace a topographical 20 conte, above 4 oz. and not ox- and mineralogical record of the States of eseding 8 oz.; and 200 couts for every California, Nevada, Arizona, Utah, Mon
In the introductory chapter to the notices Book Packata via South-
of the Treaty l'orts of Jajau will be found
a succinct bistory of that Empire, together
with remarks on its government, segundary
and limits, which will be found, particularly intorasting as throwing a considerable light
scill
ampton 10
additional 8 oz.
Book Packets via Marseilles, 14 cents tana, Idaho, Washington Territory, and part of the world so long entirely, and under 4 or 28 cents above for and not Oregon.
"Alaska" figures at the end,
top unknown, exceeding 8 riz; and 28 cents for every but fow particulars beyond those easily
The
10 additional 8 ounces,
You of Nagasaki, kohama, and the other Treaty Pots of For Resident Boarders (in addition to the Japan, are as elaborate and entertaining as
Amount charged for Lodging) $50 por muntl Non-Resident Boardare, $55 per tupath. Arraugemonts have been trade to secure The survicos of a First Class French Cook.
By order of the Board of Directors,
J. F. ROSE, Secretary Hongkong, August 29, 1868.
glesued from the columns of the Califor nian hewspapers are given. The Author provides, however, a singular but usaf appendix to this section by a list of some hundred-odd works which contain parti UNDER DESPATCH.
eulars of this Intest wition to the For Singaporo-Par "Mirage," on the American Federation. In his general 29th instant, at 4 P.M.
geniarks on the progress of settlement, immigration, and labor on the Pacifie slope," Mr Brown gives como interest
F. W. MITCHELL Postmaster General. those of the Chinese ports. A capious in General Post Office, Hongkong, dox and a useful appendix eataining many
9th September, 1865. hints and much appropriate advice to tr vollers and others, is also included in the poluimia. The entire work affords a vort amount of information, pleasantly written, and we doubt not will be perused with interest by many who will never visit the Eastern sea,
For Shanghee-Per "Ari" king," on Wednesday, the 30th instant, et 4 P.M.
No. 1059 -SEPTE
ing facts and statistics, s upon the drain of Silver t some remarke well worthy tion by bullionists, altho agros with all his deductio As a specimen of the na of the work we subjoin s tract: the story of the M The Mariposa Estate, or as it is sometimes called,
acres, or about 70 square m was made while California
of
Mexico,
dominion and it
to
ment, who purchased in
Ju
presented his cl
to the United Statas land c
it was finally confirmed to patent was issued Febru original grant was of land ring purposes in the basin river, but the boundaries and the grantee had the ri clain on any as to bu
land
with the
When the graut was to mont said he wanted a long the low-land on both banks river; but the United State him the survey must be in
Land
Pine Tree
and Joseph
E
Then, instead of taking a
and worthless grazing la
512. swung his grant round Juable the Mercade river, besides others which had been in possession of miners, whe familiar with Frémont, heard the least intimation i would in any event lay claim Personal indignation thus c bitter a quarrel involving
interests; but the patent sarily
give the gold of
Under the Me Frément.
ates bac
no right to the American ង firmation, not an enlargemas can title. Hore then was a for litigation, and at last matter was settled by a American patent fur land ca rals with it. The adverso ól the officers of the law; the verted into fortifications ;. the tuuziele were barricade besiegers and besieged; sev killed; but, at last, in 1859. amphed, and under. lis obtained land which the ment did not intend to grant which it systematically reser In a short time after the t factorily settled the yield o quartz mines of the catas estate large. In March, 1869, $94,000; in April, $02,00 8101,000. The productionz. reached the fure of $100,00 with a fair prospect of still fu It was at this time that the to an incorporated company. city, and the stock put upon the midst of the San Fran stook forer, which extende
noroes the content. Tho the company presented a picture to speculators. The a ly piold for three years and a $50,000, and for half a year
•The had equalled that suar,
rious
mining engineers indio results of future workings better.
The company was organize creditors, who had become property. The new company I. Olmated for their manager charge of the salate on the 14 1804. He found avorything The production had fallen of ly after the sale. It seeme norve had I been strained to u of May as large as poste soon as the sale was made t decreased more than 50 yield for the first five montis the sale was $565,190, and d Bix after the sale was, $180 former period there was a $50,000 per month in the Joss of $80,000. The cat succeed in
raising the money most pressing debts, and t placed in the lands of Da creditors, for the purpose of to work it and pay their ow debts. The trustees faint, their own abatement, that ti more at the end of a year t received; and the company fad, brought suit and obtaine ment of a receiver, who is no in possession.
This is rather illustrative system of annexation pursu pulous squatters than of u akill in recounting the incide a fair idea of the general e the work. We regret that room for statistics of a mor Jess, readable, character. compilation this work will edly high in the topographic
of Mr Brown's native stat
A CURIOUS little story reach turday, and one which has b sively circulated that we m ther as a matter of record t The Kinahan, river steame pears met, wille on her up by the Chinese gun-boat Chun-hoi as she is locally de committed the unpadonab not hoisting her ensign as able man-of-war passed her hat's captain, who is of Frey ty, hailed the Kinshan and to do so, threatening it is sai her if his order was not co Fortunately for the steant pore fortunately for the mander of the Chin-hai, t which the former was going lengthy colloquy, and we. complaint was lodged with t of the Company that the not show him (1)—to wit, th proper respect.
If this is to be the sort o which the French commey Fico-royal gun-boats are goin there will very soon be a hade to obtain their disa steain fotilla of the province do good service if judicioush and the good sense of the those in command has been spicuous.
If however, it in
the Freuch gentlearn thi