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PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE "HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.”
VOL. XXIV. No. 1681
AGENTS FOR THE CULINA MAIL. LONDON F. ALAR, 11, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Stred. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill GOEDON & GOTCA, 121, Hel born Will, R.O. BATES. HENDY & Co., 4 Old Jewry, H.C. -- AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Gore, Mel bourne and Sydney." SAN FRANCISCO sed American Ports generally: WiTE & BAUER, Dan Francisco CHINA-Sicatow, DROWN & Co. Amoy, Gas & Co. Foucher, TROMPON & Co. Shanghai, H. Foco & Co. Ma nila, KATH & Co.
Arrivals;
Oct. 23, Emei, Brit. steamer, 2500, Bar- low, Bombay, Calle, Penang and Singa- pore, Oct. 2, 8, 14 and 16, Opium, Trea- Bure, Cotton and Sundries.-P. & O. Co.
Departures.
Oct. 23, Tacise, for Macao,
23, Madagascar, for Saigon.
Passenger.
ABRITED. Per Emen, Lieut. Gya, N., Mrs Horden, Miss Wilson, Messrs Abdoo la Mooman, George Shire, G. W. Rowe, Ross, Meyer, R. 8. Sergeant, and 12 Chi
nese,
Shipping Reports.
The SS. Einets, reports experienced moderate N. E monsoon as far as lat, 16.0 N. long. 115.886, thence strong monsoon. with very high ven. Spoke the Britiali barqua Minzel, from London to Hongkong, in lat. 7.38 N. long. 108.31 E., gave him Greenwich time, Spoke the barque Mont- idearmouth in same lat. and long., from Foochow to London. Anchored in the Lama Chanel at 11.30 p.m. Out: 220.
Under Despatch.
CHATEATABAT-R
New Advertisements.
BALED FENDERS (in Duplicate), marked "Tenders for Now Barracks" will be received at this Office up to Noon on the 30th October, 186, from persona desirous of contracting for the said Work.
Plana, specifications, terms and conditions i
further of Contract can be seen, and all information obtained at the Office of the Commsuding Royal Engineer, Commissa riat Buildings, Queen's Road, between the hours of 10 A.. and 3-P.M. daily (Sundays. excepted).
No Tander will be recognized unless the his name in the Royal Engineer Office, party making it shall previously gister where proper forms for tendering upon may
be obfaived.
Payment will be made periodically as the Work progresses, in the current dollars of Hongkong, under the terms and conditions of Contract before referred to,
Two Sureties will be required for the due and proper fulfilment of any Contract which may be entered into
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, 23RD OCTOBER, 1868,
日八月九年辰戊治異
New Advertisements.
NOTICE
THE Undersigned will not be responsible
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
for any Debts contracted by the Offi cers and Crew of the Dutch barque "Pan-HE Undersigned have received in- structions from the Trustees of DENT talon,"
Co's Estate, to sell by Public Auction (if not previously disposed of by private sale), on
(Signed) F. VAN DER TAS,
Master, Hongkong, October 19, 1868.
NEW BOOK,
HE. Speculations of
The Old Philosopher'
Tranflated from the Chinese
FRIDAY.
20th November, 1868, at 3 p.,, on the ground og dus duo, co nebes *** Thẻ BUILDINGS Known 14 DENT &
Co.'s HONGKONG PRAYA PROPERTY, Lee suring: 299 feet in frontage, by 175 fost in depth, aituated on Marine Lot No. 7, and consisting of m
JOHN ÜHALMERS, A.M. Prica $1:50. ALSO, author: Price $1.
The Origin of the Chinese" by the same Apply at Mesars LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. or The London Mission House.
Hongkong, Qctober 17, 1868.
NOTICE.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR MAIGON, "SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ,
ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,
MADRAS,
BOMBAY, PONDICHERY AND CALCUTTA
·HE Company's Steam-ship "DONNAL," TT
Comandant BounDON, will leave One DWELLING HOUSE in the this Port for the above places, with MALLS, Eastern Wing, containing & Rooms on PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, the let Floor and 8 Rooms on the 2nd the 25th instant, at 2 P.3.
Specie will be registered for Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out
Cargo and Odices, &c., c. with Gas and Water laid London us well as for Marseilles, and on, and a Godown below capable of hold-upted in transit through Marseilles for
principal places of Europe. ing about 2,000 Tone,
Cargo will be received on board until 4 The Centre BUILDING known as.. of the 24th Instant, Spocie and Parcels until 6 r., of the 24th Tuatant.
the
HE Undersigned bags to inform the Public of Hongkong that he has just upened Tu HOTEL DES COLONIES KES- The right of rejecting the whole or any intend his own Cuisine. He is prepared to Compradore's Quarters, Spücions Fire. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they
TAURANT, where he will personally super-DENT & Co.'s Offices, containing & Rooms,
particular Tender is reserved.
REDMOND UNIACKE, Dep. Comania, Gen. Controller's Office Commissariat, Hongkong, October 22, 1848.
NOTICE THE Buildings known as
0680
DENT AND COMPANY'S HONGKONG PRAYA PROPERTY,
- wil ba sold by PUBLIC AUCTION,
on
FRIDAY,
the 20th November, 1868, at 3p..,g on the Ground, MORGAN, LAMBERT & Co., Auctioneers. Hongkong, October 22, 1868.
da
holding about 1,000 Tons.
take orders and deliver to any part of the proof Treasury and Godown, capable of
at the shortest notice. He is also ready. City tu cater or take the management of Balls, Parties,
Having been several years Cook
of the New York Club, he feels con- fident, by a striot attention to business, to merit a share of publio patronage.
N.B. Baked Pork and Beans, Thursday and Subday. Fish Chowder, Tuesday and Friday.
H. TRENT, Caterer
No. 198, Queen's Road West,
Hongkong, Jctober 17, 1869.
no20 ember next
For Swatow, Amoy and Foochow --Per 73rd REGIMENT THEATRICALS: Douglas, on Saturday, the 24th instant, at
Nood.
For the Cape of Good Hope-Par B.M. By the kind permission of Lieut.-Colonel
$. Basilisk, at 10a.m. To-morrow, the 24th
For Shanghai Nirgpo, Nagasaki and Yokohama, Per (litova, at ¤ AM, To morrow, the 24th inst.
New Advertisements
STEAM TO SHANGHAI & YOKOHAMA.
P, & O, S, N, Co.'s S. S.
“OTTAWA "
HE Pין
will leave for the above places-To-morrow, the 24th just, at 6 A.M.;
W. MACAULAY,
Superintendent. Hongkong, October 23, 1868.
REUTER'S TELEGRAM COMPANY; LIMITED.
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NOTICE is hereby given that Mr GEORGE TWIGGE MARSTON has this day been appointed special Agent of the above Coni- pany at Point de Galle, Ceylon, to whom all communications must in future be ad- dressed.
HENRY M. COLLINS,
Manager, Indian Branch, Bombay, September 1, 1868.
not
S. BURLINGHAM,
Surgeon Dentist,
HOTEL D'EUROPE. Office hours: from 103, w. till 4 p.st.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, No. 118.
ENDERS for the supply of Provisions and other Articles required for the Use of Victoris Gaol, frum the 21st Novem ber, 186, to the 20th November, 1869, in- clusive, will be received at this Oflice until Noon of the 10th NOVEMBER, 1868.
All information required, and Blank forais of Tender may be obtained on appli cation to the Superintendent of Gaol
Victoria
fenders to be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and endorsed "Tonder for Gaol Contruct, 1889."
By Command,
J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.
"Colonial Secretary's Office.
Hongkong, October 22, 1868.
Rola
J. BORNE,
The Ameteurs of the above, logether with "MİS."MİXRON HARTLEY & Mr J. B. HOLLAND,
From the Principal Theatres Melbourne, Sydney and Now Zealand,
will perform at the GARRISON THEATRE,
North Burraske,
IN AWD OF TUE 73RD KELLEF fund, THIS & TO-MORROW EVENING, Tha 23rd and 4th October, 1866, The Laughable Farce by J. SELRY, Esq. Entitled the
Unfinished Gentleman. Billy Downey,...Mr J. B. HOLLAND, MARY CHINTZMAN MARION Hartley, To be followed by a
Song,
The Blind Boy," Mr G. TUREEN.
The whole to conclude with the Screaming Farce, firet performed at the Drury Lano Theatre, on Easter Monday, April 12th, 1868, Entitled
Sally,.
Special Performances.
Miss MARION HARTLEY,
By the kind permission of the Colonel and Officers, the Band of the Regiment will be in attendance.
Doors open at half-paat B; Performance
to commence at 9 precisely.
PRICES OF ADMISSION,—
Reserve Seatament
$2.00.
Front Seats......
Back Seats,..
1:00. 0.20.
CANTON BACES.
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Hi above Races will take place on Wed- nesday 16th and Thursday 17th Dea- Further particulars will be duly announe
FRED. W. COARE,
Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, October 14, 1868,
LONDON
ASSURANCE CORPORATION.
LIFE ASSURANCE.
One DWELLING HOUSE in the Western Wing, containing Rooms on the 1st Floor and 6 Rooms on the 2nd Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Offices, Le, de. with Gas and Water laid on, and a Godown below of about 2,000 Tons capacity.
Crown Rent $917.64 per annum.
These Buildings have only been erezi- ed two years and are built of Granite and Brick, the woodwork being Teak through-
out,
цваветь.
must be left at the Agency's Office.)
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office.
U. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, October 7, 1868.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY.
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0024
73
-31
11
Sept. 15.
55
Oct. 15.
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The whole of this Property to be sold
THROUGH U. S. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK. either in one or more lots to suit pur-TEAMERS of this line will be despatch-
ad as follows:- Great Republic, on or about Aug. 15. Japan, China,
•Great Republic,
Nov. 16. Japan
Dec. 16. Costa Rica will leave Shanghai en or abona same dates, connecting at Yokohama: with above-namad steamers.
TERMS OF SALE. One third of the tf. purchase money to be paid on fall of the hammer, one third 2 months after sale, and the balance 4 months after sale, in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. Transfer expenses to be borne by the purchasers,
HE Undersigned are authorised to issue Life Policies for aunus not exceeding £5,000.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1868.
if.
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER: AND LONDON. THE Undersigned have been appointed
Agents for the above Company at Hongkong, Cauton, Feochew, Shanghai and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1888.
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS 00, LIMITED.
ENDERS are invited for the Surplus TR produced at the Works of the above for a period of 6 months, coinmencing from the 1st day of November next.
The quantity proilaced is about 2500 gallons per month.
Tendera will be received until the 28th instant, by the Undersigned, from whous all further information may be obtained.
The right to reject the highest or any tender is reserved,
A NEWTON,
Manager.
*Gas Works, Hongkong, Oatober 7, 1868.
NOTICE.
For further particulars or details of Plana, apply to
MORGAN, LAMBERT & Co. Hongkong, October 16, 1868. nov 20
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION. SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
Count or DIRECTORS, Chairman,-Geomax JOHN HELLAND, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Geo. F. HEARD, Esq. W. H. Fonses, Esq, JAMES B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SASSOON, Esq.
A. JOOST, Esq. Hay. WILLIAM LAMAND, JAR, P. DUNCANSON,
Esq.
Faq JULIUS MENZE, Esq. RICHARD Rowart, Esq And,
E. K. BETILIOS, Esq,
Hongkongj
Managers.
VIOTOR KRESSER, Esq. Chief Manager, Shanghae,
DAVID MAOLEAN, Esq. LONDON BANKER.--London and County
Dank,
0028
LL Persons having alaims against the. A Estate of the late frm of DENT & Co.,
are requested to furnish partionlars of the came to the Trustees, addressed to the care
Tickets may be obtained at the Theatre of Mr E. WHEELRY, Hongkong, on or be
from the Manager on the day of Ferturm-fore the 30th November, 1268, in order to ance, from 10 to 4 p.., where a plan of the Theatre may be seen; also from the Bras Hot Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Officers' Mess.
Manager Sergeant W. WEBB
VIVAT REGINA.,
WANTED.
participate in the first Dividend.
TURING A. 2.
V. KRESSER, Trustees of Dent Co.'s Estate.. W. LEMANN, Hongkong, September 18, 1868. no30
FOR SALE AT EAST POINT. Complete assortment of Lowmoor anci Thornycroft PLATE, and Sheet IRON, BAR, ROD, Angle IRON and RIVETS. UNNAGE to Amoy for 300 to 400 Tons Double Stear, Spring and lists. Babits
of Dead Weight.
in round, square Hat ROB. 8. WALKER & Co.
METAL, Rods and Pipes, Gas FITTINGS Hongkong, October 21, 1888.
of every description. Boiler TUBES, Prus BAGER FILES, PACKING and
RUSSELL & Co.
MORRIS'S DIRECTORY FOR CHINA-all kinds of Engineer's Supplies,
JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINES,
Hongkong, September 1868.
T
c., o., 1889.
HE Undersigned bage to announce that the first volume of the above work will be pablished early in January 3800,
NOTICE,
Trio
THE Office of the WANCHI STEAM BAXELY
and he requests that the schedules address is REMOVED to the Store of Messre MacEwan & Co., where all orders addross ed WAKCET STEAM BAKERY will receive prompt attention. Fancy BISUDIT and CAKE constantly or band.
L. P. WARD, Proprietor, Hongkong, September 9, 1888.
FOR SALE.
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HONGKONG. INTEREST ALLOWED Current Deposit Accounts at the rate.
balance,
On Fixed Deposits
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6
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For 3 aonths, 2 per cent, per aunum,
4 per cent 1 6 per cent.,, LUUAL BILLS DISCOUNTER. Credite granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking: and Exchange business transacted.
Drafte, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, June 17, 1868
NOTICE.
;'.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,
Shipping
STEAM TO
SWATOW & AMOY.
TBE P. & O, 5. N. Co.'s Steam-abin
*AZOF"
will leave for the above places, on Wed play, 28th October, at Noon.
W. MACAULAY
Hongkong, October 30, 1868,
FOR NEW YORK.
STERLING
Mester, having the greater portion capac carge engaged, will load here, and Whampoa, and have early despatch for the above part.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 20, 1868.
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FOR SINGAPORE.
The British barque
“ASCENDANT,” 517 Tous Register, Captain GERDES, will have quick usa
patan for the above port.
For Freight, apply to
ROB. S. WALKER & 00.
Hongkong, October 14, 1868,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The North German Ship
"SCHILLER,"
will load for the above Port and have despatch.
or Freight, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & 0%,
Hunghong, October 19, 1869.
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FOR NAGASAKI DIRECT.
The 41 N. G. barque
"GATHARINA JUR- GENSEN" Captain PATERSON, will have early despatch for the shove port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co.
Hongkong, October 2, 1868,
FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY.
The American Barquo
“MAUD HELEN,”“- Captain Thomas, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch.
Fur Freight, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
2400 Hongkong, September 24, 1868.
Passengers tickoted through to California, Mexico, Central and South America, the Atlantic Stator, and to England or France, both via New York and by lines from Pa-
and Aapinwall. Return tickets issued at a reduction of 10% upon the whole amount for the round limited amount of freight, for which apply
*nama
voyage.
to Connections as mane at Pagama with Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Con- tral and South America, at Aspinwall with "West the "Royal West Indis Mail Line," " India and Patile Steam-ship
imited) and the "French manic!
Company" And, at New York, with the various lines to Europe. Tickets issued for the following Steam ship Lines: Ca nard, Inman National, Guneral Tranent antie Co., New York and Havre Steam- abip Co., Hamburg and American Packet abip CoWork and Bremen Steara-ship | Co.,
Co., and North German Lloyds.
Favorable arrangements have been made for through passengers and freight to Ame- from Calcutta, and Singapore, Penang rica, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Fogohow.
Through Bills of Lading given for Parts
FOR NEW YORK. The British barque
"PRINCESS OF WALES" will load at Whampoa for the above port, and has room for a
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
0026 Hongkong, September 26, 1868.
FOR NEW YORK.
The American Clipper ship
"GAME CUCK" 1,119 Tous Register, "Captain B. F. SAERBURNE, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will load here and at Whampoa, at current rates, und have early despatch for the Abovo port.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, September 19, 1868,
of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cen- tral and South America to as far as Valya- as above. raiso, to New Yorky Liverpool, Southampton and St. Nazaire, France.
Freight to United States payable in ad- vance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery in American Gold Coin with 8 per cent ad ditional, at shipper's - option."
For further information, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West..
GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent. Hongkong, July 13, 1868.
Shipping.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW The Steam-ship
"DOUGLAS," Captain Topri, will leave for the shove ports on Satur
day, the 24th inst., at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
0024 Hongkong, October 20, 1868.
FOR SHANGHAI, OMEFOO AND TIENTSIN
The Steam-ship
"YESSO," Capt. ABaron, will have im mediate despatch for the
TBE Undersigned having PURCHASED
test of the WANCHI ETRAN above ports. BAKERY," hogs to notify the Public of Hong- For Freight or Passage, apply to kong and Ship Masters that he is prepared
DOUGLAS LÁPRAIK & Co... to furnish Daily Supplies of Soft BHEAD
Hongkong, October 17, 1808. in various forms, to any part of the Co-
ALKO
ise Ship BREAD of best quality and at iuw ales constantly on haud or baked in quantities at short notice,
Also Water, Butter, Soda and Segar BISCUITS by the Barrel, Tin or Pound.
Also Corn and Rye MEAL, HOMINY, CORN STARCH, BICARE, BODA, Sales ratus and Cream TARTAR
aed to the different residents be retained as soon as possible and that all foreigners lately arrived in China will kindly send JEALED TENDERS, marked on the their names for insertion without delay.
outside Tenders for Helmets," will "Orders will be rousived by and wopics ean. be received until Neon on Saturday, be obtained from Messin Drows & Co. Mesara the 24th Instant; for the supply of 755 Swatow, Mears GILES & Co. Amo7, HELMETS with White Puggaries, to be HEEUR & Co. Focchow, Shanghai Recorder delivered at the Military Store Department, Oflice Bhanghai, Japan Times Offles Yoko- Hongkong.
hara, Mesere Dan & Co. Nagsaki, FUNTZ's Yellow METAL, 20/28 oz and CAKE of all kinds baked to order.
Clemonta Lane London, and ALVAR, Esq., Mesra J. STRATMAN & Co. San Francisco
A Size Roll can be seen and any further information obtained at the Commissariat Office.
REDMOND UNIAUKE,
Dip Commis. Geni Controller's Office, Octatassatial, China,
Mongkong, October 25, 1808,
J. B. MORRIS, Hongkong
N. B-All advertisements must be sent in not later than 15th Novembergi, Hongkong, October 10, 1805
NAILS
Also,
deš
Vivian's Patent Yellow METAL Keel PLATES, 12ibs. and 131b, with NAILS.
Apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, Jnus 14, 1867,
FLOUR of best Brands constantly on hand applied by the Barrel, Bag, Tin of Pound
The above is under the Superintendence
The Diamond Line 8, 8.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The British ship
*DOUGLASS,"
tf
640 Tous Register, MORRISON, Master, will have quick despatel
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BOSMAN & Co. Hongkong, September 24, 1868,
FOR SALE. The 41 North German Brig
**GAZELLE".
of 190 Tous Register, built in 1805 all of Oak copper-fastened and coppered. She ranges 3/8 £11. in Veritas til May 1873: The vessel is in first rate order.
Apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. Hougkung, October 21, 1868.
Notices to Consignces.
"LOUISA" FROM LONDON,
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the sheye
muned vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Gouda.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves sal will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED.
Hongkong, October 21, 1868,
લમ્પકો
§. 8. "SPZFTESBURY," FROM BOM- BAY & SINGAPORE UNSIGNEES of Cargo by the above steamer are requested to send their Bills of Lading for countersignatture in to the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
* UNITED SERVICE,"
Dargo not cailed for within Forty-Eight expected to arrive from Eng bouts will be landed and stored at. Esk land before the end of the and expense of the Consigues.
manth, will prosced immediately to Shang-
For Freight or Passage, apply to
THE BORNEO CO. LIMITED. Hongkong October 16, 1868,
of diz JONATHAN Parsons, and all orders forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at Mosure MACHWES & Cols will reusive board, prompt attention.
PWARD -Hongkong, February 17, 1809.
FOR SHANGHAL
The first class Dutch splooner
"GESTENA,"
LANDSTEIN & CO. Hongkong, October 19, 1888,
IIE following cases bave been landed and stored at the risk and expense of
the Consigneus, who are requested, to take mmediate delivery.
Ex "Donnai," 7th January, 1868,
it'f
Capt ONDEMAN, having the greater portion of the Cargo ou
B
£31.
WH, PUSTAU & Co.
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, Pelober 16, 1608,
1Case Paper. "Donnai," 8th October,
J (in diamond) 62/76, 26 gases Arme
C. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent
Hongkong, October 9, 1800,