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ctions of
on Peddera
Intended Despatch.
&c. 20th, 2 p.m.
Repairing
ad San Francisco
nd Europe.
Immediate
had Melbourn
Early direct
and Sydney
物
Early
Intended
Deeptich
Iminediate
Early
Immedia
Early
CHINA
MAIL.
PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST,”
-ĦATŒ^+^B^7—& HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 21ST OCTOBER, 1868.
Vol. XXIV. No. 1679,
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MILL LONDON-F. ALRAR, 11, (Homent's Lane,
Lombard Ntice GEORGE STRENT, 30, Condill Gorbos & Goren, 121, Hol bark Hill, B.C. BATES HENDY& Co., 4 Dal Jewry, E.C. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Goros, Mel- bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and Aerican Parts generally: WHITE & BAUER, Sani Francisco
•4IINA Swulaw, Down & Co. Amoy, CHERS & Co Fouchow, THOMPSON, A Co Shanghai, B Food & Co. Mas
ld, 0, KABUTH & Co.
Arrivals.
Oct. 31, 3 a.m., Bunda, British steamer,
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Kew Advertisements.
73rd REGIMENT THEATRICALS.
By the kind permission of Lieut. Colono?
G. J. BURNE,
The Amateurs of the above together with Miss MARION HARTLEY & Mr J. B. KOLLAND,
From the Principal Theatres Malbourne, A
Sydney and New Zealand,
will perform at the GARRISON THEATRE, -⠀⠀
North Barracks,
IN AID OF THE 73RD KELLEY FUND,
1680, Soames, Yokohama, Uct. 14, 1 ans, Friday and Saturday,
450 bales Silk, and 2855 oases Silk Worm Eggo P. & U Co.
Departures.
Oct. 21, Yea, for Canton,
21, Titan, for Shanghai 21, Bir J. Jeejeebhoy, for Whampoa 21, Gran Soon, for Saigon.
21, Joshua Batre, for Whampoa.
Passengers.
The 23rd and 24th Velober, 1868, 20 The Laughable Farue by J. SaLax, Esq., Entitled the
Unfinished Gentleman. Billy Downey, Mr J. B. HOLLAND MARY CHINTZ, MISS MARION HARTLEY,
To be followed by a
Song, "The Blind Boy," Mr-G. TURNER The whole to concludo with the Screaming Farce, first performed at the Drury Lane Theatre, on Easter Monday, April 12th, 1866, Entitled
ARRIVED. Per Sunda, Messrs Pallet,. Barelotte, F. Obyz, Datter, Pent Junr.) Bosaolo, Fondra, Pontormolo, Tartaglia, Cavetta, Jala, Vigano, Marieth, Andruas, Sally.. Adbrogini, Thomas, Pasquado, Maggochi, Bossani Willini, Balugani, B. Sevora, Chapapon, Veramair and S. Chinese.
Under Despatch.
For Swatu, Amoy and Foochow,Per Dongles, on Saturday, the 24th instant, at Nooni
Special Performances.
Miss Mamon BARTLET,
By the kind permission of the Colonel and Officers, the Band of the Regiment
will be in attendance.
Doors open at half past 8; Performance to cominence at 9 precisely.
PRICES OF ADMISSION, ---- Reacrve Soata,.. Front Seats
Back Seats,..
›› New AdvertisementsB
FOR SALE.
$2.00. 3:00, 0:20.
Tickets may be obtained at the Theatre from the Manager on the day of Perform The d North German Brig
ance, from 10 to 4 PM, where a plan of the “QAZKILE” of 198 Tons Begister, built in Theatro may be hea also from the STAG 1860 all otak copper-fastened and Officer HOTEL, Me
CRAWFORD & CU, And coppered. She tauges 8/9 L11, in Veritas until May 1873. The visiel in 14
New Advertisements.
CANTON RACES.
THE above Races will take place on Wed- neaday 16th und Thursday 17th Dec
ember next.
ed.
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Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned have received in structions from the Trustees of Davy Cola Estate, to sell by Public Auction. (if not previously disposed of by private sale), or
Further particulars will be duly announc&
FRED, W: COARE, Clerk of the Ontrse: Hongkong, Uctober 14, 1858,
LONDON
ASSURANCE CORPORATION,
LIFE ASSURANDE.
FRIDAY,
20th November, 1865, at 3 r.n, on the ground.
The BUILDINGS known as Dent & AP BiliaYOKONG FRAYA PROFERTF, mea
But ng 298 feet in frontage by 175 feet
HE Undersigned are authorised to is in dept titted on Mar 14 No 7
Life Policies for sun hot exceeding and consisting of
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO. Hongkong, October 14, 1888.
£5,000.
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY. OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
to
THE Undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company at Hongkong, Canton, Feochow, Shanghai and Hankow, and are prepared grent Tauranors at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Mongkong October 14, 1868.
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS CO., LIMITED
tf.
ENDERS are invited for the Surplus TAR produced at the Works of the above for & pariod of 6 months, commenping from the 1st day of November next.
The quantity produced is about 2500 gallons per month,
One DWELLING HOUSE in the Eastern Wing, containing 5 Rooms, en the 1st Floor and & Rooms on the 2nd Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Offices, &c, do. with Gas and Water laid on, and a Godown below capable of hold- ing about 2,000 Tons.
日六初月九年辰戊治屙
NOTICE:
COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES. MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES. ·
·PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS,
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ,
ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,
BOMBAY,
MARSEILLES
CAL, PONDICHERY, MADRAS,
PRICE, $24 PER Annum.
Shipping.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American barque
STERLING
(BUILT IN 1866;)
of 468 Tons Register, Harding,
Maater, having the greater portion of her vargo engaged, will load here, and ́ ́at Whatopos, and bave early despatch for the above port.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
Hougkong, Oatuber 20, 1868.
FOR SINGAPORE
The British barque
ASCENDANT,"
#517 Tous Register, Captain GERDES, will have quick des
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong,
ROB WALKER
· October 14, 1868, Amy
FOR SAN FRANCISCO
The North German Ship "SOBILLEAN“.
AND CALOUTTA THE Company aŠtekin-able “DOWNAI,”
Commatidant BOURDON, will leave poton for the above portame this Fort for the above places, with MAITS PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, the 25th instant, at 2 P. M. Lotion and Spools will be registered for as well as for Marsollen, and accopted in transit through Marseilles for The Centre. BUILDING known as the principal places of Eur
of Europe. DENT & Co.'s Offices, containing & Rooms, Cargo will be received on board until 4 Compradore's Quarters, Spacious FireFM of the 24th Instant, Specie and
Parcels until proof Treasury and Godown, capable of (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they r. of the 24th Instand, holding about 1,000 Tons
must be left at the Agency's Office.)
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office,
Teliders will be received until the 28the
all
instant, by the Undersigned, from who further information may be obtained.
The right to reject the highest or say tender is reserved.
A. NEWTON,
Manager.
Gas Workaj Hongkong, October 7, 1868
NOTICE
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LL. Persons having chairs against the Estate of the Inte firm of DNT & C are requested to furnish particulats of the me to the Trustees, gudressed to the earo Mr E. WRESLEY, Hongkong, on or be for the 30th November, 168, in order to 44,Sergeant W. WEBB Participate in the
TURING at Dividend. THAT REGINA
Trustees of Dund d VKRESSER,
Cné Bébute W. LEMANN, Hongkong, September 18, 1868.
Hongkong, October 21, 1868.
"Cor
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MORRISS DIRECTORY FOR CHINK JAPAN AND THE PHILIPINES, de, o., 1860.
GLOUISA” PROM LONDON,
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above
maced vessel ara requested to send in T
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NOTICE
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HE Undersigned boys to announce that OCUMENTS Translated, at reasonable
the first volume of the above work
Do
their Bills of Lading for countersignature, will be published early in January 1869, rates, from English, French, Spanish,
and to tako immediate delivery of their Gouds
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves sal will be faded and store at Consignees risk and expense.
THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED.
Hongkong, Catober 21, 1868.
CEALED TENDERS, marked on the
outside Tenders for Helmets," will be received until Noon on Saturday, the the 24th Instant, for the supply of 755 HELMETS with White Puggaries, to be delivered at the Military Store Department, Hongkong,
4 Size Roll can be seen and any further
Office.
information obtained at the Commissariat
REDMOND UNIACKE, Dep. Comis. Gen. Controller's Office, Commissariat, Chius,
0c24 Hongkong, October 20; 1868.
and he requests that the schedules addres Italian, Portuguese or German ito. Chi-
as soon as potent results be returned nose, or from. Uhiness into English. Ad
NOTICE. THE Undersigned begs to inform the Pablic of Hongkong that he has just opened THE ROTEL DEA COLONIES REA- |- TAURANT, where he will personally super- intend his own Cuisine. He is prepared to take orders and deliver to Any part of the lity at the shortest notice. He is also ready to cater or take the management of Ball
Having been several years Parties, e Cook of the New York Olub, he feels con- fident, by a strict aftention to business, to merit a share of publis patronaga,
N.B-Baked Pork and Beaue, Thursday and Sunday. Fish Chowder, Tuesday and Friday.
H. TRENT, Caterer.
No. 108, Queen's Road West,
Hongkong, October 17, 1808.
NOTICE.
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sed to the different
and that ali foraigners dreea,
kindly in China
lately arrived in
send The "China Mail" Ofice, their names for insertion without
2, Wyndhara Street, fongkong, out delay. Orders will be received by and
and copies can be obtained from Messrs Down & Co.
FOR SALE AT BAST POINT.: Complete assortment of Lowmoor and Thornycroft PLATE, and Sheet IRON,
Swałow, Messrs GALES & Co, Amoy, Meggrx HEDGE & CO FoodLOW, Shanghai Recorder Office Shanghai, Japan Times Office Yoko- hama, Messrs CARE & Co. Nagasaki, F. ALUAR,
Clenicnta Lane, MeasTs J. STRATMAN & Co. San Francisco, MJ B. MORRIS,
Hongkong.
Loudo
And
·N. B. All advertisements must be sent in not later than 15th November. Hongkong, October 18, 1948.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned will not be responsible
for any Debts contracted by the Off- cers and Crew of the Dutch barque "Pan talon,"
(Signed) F. VAN DER TAS,
Muster Hongkong, October 19, 1869,
NEW BOOK, HE Speculations of
THE
The Old Philosopher'
LAU-TREE." Translated from the Chinese
JOHN CHALMERS, &, M. Price $1.50. ALSO, "The Origin of the Chinese" by the same author: Price ...
Apply at Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. or The Lendon Mission House. Hongkong, October 17, 1868.
HONGKONG HOTEL, COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE.
N and after Monday next, the 19th is
stant, the Charges for Board at the Company's Hotel will be reduced to the MR. J. THOMSON begs to intimate that following seale
of do
For Board, to Residents or Non-reri- dents, $45 a month.
VIEWS OF HONGKONG, price $25
10 Views from Plates,
20 do. do
14 by 12 10 by 8 Sall instantaneous Subjects from
the DRAGON PROCESSION.
Hongkong, September 4, 1868.
NOTICE.
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1.
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$0.80. ... 0.80. 1,25.
On and after Wednesday, the 21st inat, tno money will be taken at the Bar or in the Billiard Rooms. Tiokota will be on Sale In the Bar and Billiard Rooms, prise 25 ate. sech, and Drinks and Games must be paid for with these.
By order of the Board of Directors,
C. LANGDON DAVIES,
Secretary, Hongkong, October 17, 1866.
NOTICE
HE Undersigned returns theaks for past THEU
A favors and would remind the Gentle theu at Hongkong, that the most agreeable health inspiring treats obtainable, can be had at the Hongkong Hotel Hak Das
Atid ING SALOON. Constant moving panksh shower of fragrant odour, which render the bory cool and comfortable.
Hair Cutting, Shampooing, Shaving
80.75.
0,50.
0.20.
Bair cutting and Shampooing, 1,00,
W. P. MOORE, Tonsorial Artist
Brogkong, 'August 20, 1886,
THE undersigned being about to leave the Volony in a short time, requanisi
One DWELLING HOUSE in tha Western Wing, containing 5 Rooms on the 1st Floor and 6 Rooms on the 2nd Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Offices, dc, &c. with Gus and Water laid on, and Godown below of about 2,000 Tons capacity.
Crown Rent 8917.64 per annum. These Buildings have only been erect- two years and are buite of Granite and
Brick, the woodwork being Teak through,
out....
The whole of this Property to be sold alther in one or more lots to suit pur- сфабета.
OBERTRAND, Principal Agent. Bougkong, October 7, 1868;
PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY.
·ed as follows Pa
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TEAMS OF SALE-One third of the purchase money to be paid on fall of the THOUGHTS. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK. hammer, one third 2 months after sale,STEAMERS of this line will be despatch- and the balance 4 months after sale, in
Great Republic, on or about Aug. 1o.. Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
Japan, Transfer expenses to be borne by the China, purchasers.
For further particulars or details of plans, apply to
Mesare BREMNER & LAYCOOK, 4, Austin:Friars,
Old Broad Street,
London, EC., Or, in Hongkong, to the Undersigned,
MORGAN, LAMBERT & Co.
Hongkong, October 16, 1868. nov20
Banks.
HONGKONG & NBANGBAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
SUBSCRIARO CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
Cover or Directors. Chairman,-GROKA JOHN
Great Republic, Гаран
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» Sept. 16. Oct 15. Nov. 16. Deo. 16.
on or
Costa Rica will leave: Shanghai
will load for ahova Port and have despatch.
For Freight, apply to b
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Ilofgkong, October 13, 1868, 1024
FOR NAGASAKI DIRECT.
The 41 N. G. barque
CATHARINA JUR
GENSEN"
Captain" PERSON, will have early despatch for the above port
For Freight.or Passage, apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co,
Hongkong, October 2, 1868.
FOR MELBOURNE' DIRECT.
The British barque
DOUGLASS"
will have immediato despatch For Freight, apply to AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Hongkong, October 2, 1888. ・・・ 00ZÍ
FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY.
The American Barqno
"MAUD HELEN," Captain Trokas, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, September 24, 1869.
2400
abent came dates, connecting at Yokohama with above-named steamers, MT.
Passengers ticketed through to California,
FOR NEW YORK- Mexico, Central and South America, the
The British barque Atlantic States, and to England or Franco,
"PRINCESS OF WALES,” both via New York and by lines, from Fa
A will load at Whampoa for the nama and Aspinwall.
sema "above port, and has room for a Return tickets issued at a a rednotion of limited amount of freight, for which apply
apon the whole amount for the round to.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, September 26, 1868.0429
10% upon
voyage.
Couteutions are inaun, at Panama with Steam Linee
West Coast of Cen- upon the tral-awl South America, at Aspinwall with tlie
"Royal West India Mail Line," Weat India and Pacific Stearn-ship
Limited) and the Frencntia
Various
at New York, with the
And, at
FOR NEW YORK.
The American Olipper-ahip
GAME CUCK," Tous
1,149. Register, Captain ···
B. F. SHIKBURNE, having the
to Europe Tickets issued graster portion of her Cargo, engaged, will
for the following Steam-ship Lines: Cu-load here and at Whampoa, at qurrent rates, Esq.nard,
hard, Inman, National, General Tranent and have early despatch for the above port.
BAR, ROD, Angle IRON and LIVETS. Duuble Shoar, Spring and Blister STEEL, in round, square and fat bars Baobils METAL, Rode and Pipes. Gas FITTINGS of every description. "Boiler TUBES, Prea- WULLAM LEMANN, JAP
GUAGES. FILES, PACKING all kinds of Engineer's
Supplies RUSSELL & CO. Hongkong, September 1868 mar10
Deputy Chairman-Jun FHLAND, Esq. W. H. Foners, faq JAMES E. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SASSOON, Can
Eug.
A JOOST, Esq.
P. DONGANSON, Bsc.
sure
NOTIOL
and
THE Office of the WANORI STEAM BAKERY
is REMOVED to the Store of Messrs MACEWEN & Co., where all orders address öd "WANCHI STEAM BAKERY” will receive prompt attention, Fancy BISCUIT and UAKE constantly on hand.
L. P. WARD, Proprietor. Hongkong, September 3, 1868,
COALS.
loy
HE Undoraigned are prepared to Coal Steiners on the most reasonable terima from a Cargo of English Steam Coals non sBoat in this Harbour or from fresh Welsh and Australian Coals in Store,
ROB. A WALKER & O». Hongkong, September 22, 1865,
Auctions
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PUBLIC AUCTION. IIE Undersigned will sell by Public
Auction, on
THURSDAY, the 22nd October, 1868, at 12 o'clock, at his Sales Room, "Commercial Bank Buildings."
80 dozen Claret.': 100 kegs Dutch Butter. 200 boxes Yellow Soap. 300 pieces Ginghams
20 pieces White Flannel.
1 case Linen Thread, assorted, 100 dozen men'a Stookinga
50 women's do.
28-burner Hanging Lamps. 100 drums Turpentine.
30 drums black Paint 50 dranis Red Load.
50 drame White do
dred,
8 cases cach 10 pieces Spanish Stripe,
assorted colours.
Ete.
Etc.,
Eto.,
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery
all persons indebted to him to settle the in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1,7. amount of their respective Bills AT ONCE
Ö. HOURSTETTER.
Hongkong, October 15, 1888.
J. M. ARMSTRONG," Auotionein
Hongkong, October 20, 1868.
0022
and Havre Steari For Freight, apply to ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet
OLYPHANT & Co. Dog New York and Bremen Steam-ship Hongkong, Saptombar 19, 1868.
Co., and North German Ly been made
Favorable arrangements have for through passengers and freight to Ame
Caloutta, Penang. and Singapore, sud, from Swatow, Amoy and Fouchow
JULIUS MENKE E RICHARD ROWETT, EE Tica
And,
R. R. BELLOS, Esq.
Managera,
Hongkong,
Shangliae,
VIOTOR KRESSER, EA. Chief Manager. DAVID MACLEAN, Esq. LONDON BANKEES London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED. Current Deposit Accounts at the rate
061 per cent, per annum on the daily.
balance,
On Fixed Deposits.--
For 3 months, 2 per cent. par.annut,
$ per cent. 19
12
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Through Bills of Lading, given for Ports,
of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cen- an above. tral and South America to as far as Valpa raiso, to New York,
and St. Nazaire, Frame, Southampton
Freight to United States payable in ad- vanou in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery
in American Gold Coin with 8 per cent ad ditional, at shipper's option.
FOR-SAN FRANCISCO.
The British ship -.. DOUGLASS,"
540 Tons Registor, MORRISON, Master, will have quick despatch
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BOSMAN & Co. Hongkong, September 24, 1868. td
Notices to Consignres.
For further information, apply at the 8. 8. SHAFTESBURY," FROM BOM- Agency of the Company, Praya West.
GEO F. BOWMAN, Hongkong, July 15, 1868.
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FOR
per cent. ' LUDAL BILLS Discounted. Credite granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business tranensteck
Drafts, granted on Loudon, and the chiaf Commercial places in Europa, India, Australia, America, China and Japai.
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager. Offces of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Boud East. Hongkong, June 17, 1869
F
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NOTICE. MAE Undersigned baving FURCHASED the Interest of the WANGSI STEAM BAKERY," begs to notify the Public of Hung. kong and Ship Masters that he is prepared to furnish Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD
in various forme, to any part of the Co- iony
Also Ship BREAD of heat quality and at low rates constantly on hand or baked in quantities at short notice.
Also Water, Butter, Soda and Bogat BISCUITS by the Barrel, Tin or Pound.
Also Corn and Rye MEAL, HOMINY, CORN STARCH, BIGARH, HODA, Sales rattis and Cream TARTAR
FLOUR of best Brands constantly on hand supplied by the Batral, Bag, Tin or Pound
OAKE of all kinds baked to order
The above is puder the Superintendence: of Mr JONATHAN FARON, and all orders forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at Moser MAOEWE & Co.'s will receive prompt attention,
L. P. WARD. Hongkong, February 17, 1808,
BAY & SINGAFORE, AUG Agent.inued steamer are requested to, sand ¡ONSIGNEES of Cargo, by the above
Shipping. SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOOHOW
The Steam-ship
*DOUGLAS,"
Captain TOPPIN, will leare for the above ports on Satur--
day, the 24th inst., at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 20, 1868. Oc24
FOR SHANGHAI, CHEFOO AND TIENTSIN
The Steam-ship
"YENSO,"
Capt. ARATON, will have im- mediate despatch for the
above ports,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPHAIK & Co. Hongkong, October 17, 1868.
The Diamond Line 5, 8,
"UNITED SERVICE." expected to arrive from Eng- land before the end of the month, will proosad immediately to Shang bai
For Freight or Passage, apply to
THE BORNEO CO. LIMITED, Hongkong, October 16, 1808,
FOR SHANGHAI
The first class Dutch schooner
"GESIENA," Capt. ORDENANG, having the greater portion of the Cargo ou board, will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
WE PUSTAU & Co.
Bongkeng, October 16, 1888,
their Bills of Lading for countersignature in to the Undersigned, and to take immediato plulivary of their Gooda.
Cargo not called for within Forty-Eight hours will be landed and stored, at risk and expense of the Consignees.
LANDSTEIN & Co. tof Hongkong, October 19, 1868.
HE following cacon have been landed and stored at the risk and expense of tho Consignees, who are requested to take
mediate delivery,
ExDonnas," 7th January, 1868. 1Case Paper.
RT
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331.
ké "Donnas," 6th October."
J(in diamond) 52/76, 20 cases Arme
C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent Hongkong, October 6, 1868,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
E have authorized Mr Cars BUDDE
W to sign our Firm from this date.
· DREYER & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1868.
NOTICE.
HAVE this day established myself as a
PUBLIO AD JUSTER and GENERAL COMMISSION, AGENT.
C LANGDON DAVIES. Hongkong, July 1, 1868.
NOTION FROM and after this date Mr GEORGE F. BOWMAN will act as AGENT of the Pacific Mail Steam-abip Company at this
$. L. PHELPS, Agent,
'Port.
Hongkong, August 18, 1867,