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CHINA
PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE
VoL, XXIV. No. 1682.
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDONF. Ardit, 11, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill GOEDON & GOTCH, 121, Hot born Hill, E.G. BATES HARDY & Co., 4 Old Jeury, B,C,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
MAIL.
·HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.”
HA+ATAHAT★ HONGKONG, SATURDAY, 24TH OCTOBER, 1868.
New Advertisements.
ZEALAND GORDON & GOTon, Memarked. Tenders for New Barokan EALED TENDERS (in Duplicate), bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports will be received at this Office up to NooH generally — WHITE & BAUER, San the 30th October, 1988, from persons
desirous of contracting for she said Work. Francisco CHINA-Swaton, DROWN & Co. amog
GILES & CO. Foochow THOMPSON
Shanghai II. Toga & Co Mai GSK BOTH O
Arrivals,
Oct. 24, Sarah Anderson, British barque, 589, Donough, Nowosstle, N.S. W., Angust -29, 900 tons Coal-ARNHOLD KAKEREG &
Departures.
Oct. 24, Utlawy, for Shanghai,
24, Patine for Mauila.
24, Douglas, for East Coast.
Shipping Reports
The Brit. barque Sarah Antlerson, from Newcastle, N.E. reports fine westlier and light variable winds. Crossed the line, on 20th in long. Ips E.; from thence bad light Eand, N.Ewind and rain until arrival in port on 23rd Oct., 55 days out
New Advertisements REUTER'S TELEGRAM COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE is hereby given that Mr Grade TWIDGE MARSTON has this day heen appointed special Agent of the above Coni- pany at Point de Galle, Ceylon, to whom all communications must lu future bead- dressed
HENRY M. COLLINS,
Manuger Indian Branch.. Bombay, September 1, 1868.
DOG
S. BURLINGHAM,
Surgeon Dentist.
HOTEL 'Eunoru. Office hours from 10A.M. till 4 P.M.
NOTICE.
DOCUMENTS Translated, at reasonable
rates, from English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese or German into Chi- nese, or from Chinese into English Ad- dress,
➜
The "China Mail" Office,
2 Wyndham Street, Hongkong,
EALED TENDERS (in Duplicate) marked Tenders for Bills will
of
Plans, specifications, terms and conditions of Contract galt be seen, and all further information: obtained at the Office of the Comunending Royal Engineer
Commer riat Buildings, Queen'a Rose, hetween the hours of 10.4.at. and 3 r.. daily (Sundays excepted).
No Tender will be recognized unless the party making it shall previously register his name in the Royal Engineer Uffice, where proper forms for tendering upon may be obtained.
Payment will I 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.
The right of rejecting the whole or any
REDMOND UNIAOKE, Dep. Commis. Gen Controller's Office Commissariat Hongkong, October 22, 1888.
particular Tonder is reserved.
NOTICE
THE. Buildings known as
New Advertisements.
NOTICE.
THE Undersigned will not be responsibis for any Debts contracted by the Off- cats and Craw of the Dutch barque "Fan falon,"
(Signed) F. VAN DER TAE,
Master. Hongkong, October 19, 1858.
NEW BOOK,
HE Speculations of
THE
The Old Philosopher'.
LAUSZE Translated from the Chinese
JOHN CHALMERS, A. M Price $1.50 ALSO,
author: Price $1.
The Origin of the Chinese” by the same
Apply at Mesare LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. or The London Mission Houco.
Hongkong, October 17, 1868-
IT
NOTICE
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Undersigned have received in- atructions from the Trustoon of DENT &Co.'s Estate, to sell by Public Auction (if not previously disposed of by private salu), on
FRIDAY
日九初月九年辰戊治異
NOTICE.. COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS, STEAM FOR
20th November, 1868, at 3 PM, on the SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, ground,
The BUILDINGS known as DENT & Co.'s HONGKONG PRAYA PROPERTY, men suring 298 feet in frontage by 175 feet in depth, situated on Marine Lot No. 7. and consisting of
One DWELLING HOUSE in the Rastern Wing, containing 5 Rooms on the lat Floor and 8 Rooms on the 2nd Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Offices, &c., &c, with Gas and Water laid
HE Undersigned bags to inform then, and a Godown below capable of hold-
Public of Hongtong that he has just ing about 2,000. Tons. opened THE HOTEL DES COLONIES RES- intend his own Cumme. He is prepared to TAURANT, where he will personally super-
The Contre BUILDING known as
Compradore's Quarters, Spacious Fire DENT & Co.'s Offices, containing 8 Rooms, proof Treasury and Godown, capable of holding about 1,000 Tons
take orders and deliver to
at the shortest notice. He also made City
is also ready to cater or take the management of Balls,
One DWELLING HOUSE in the Parties, &o. Having been several years 0030
Cook of the New York Club, he feels con- Western Wing, containing Rooms on the filent, by a strict attention to business, to 1st Floor and 6 Rooms on the 2nd Floor, merit a share of public patronage,
with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Offices, NB.Baked Pork and Beans, Thursday, &c. with Gas and Water laid on; and and Sunday. Fish Chowder, Tuesday and Friday
DENT AND COMPANY'S HONGKONG PRAYA PROPERTY, wil be sold by PUBLIC AUCTION,
FRIDAY,
the 20th November, 188, at 3 P.34, on the Ground,, MORGAN LAMBERT & Co.,
Auctioneers! Hongkong, October 22, 1808.
H. TRENT,
END Caterer.
no17
No. 198, Queen's Road West,
Hongkong, October 17, 1868.
CANTON RACES.
POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ,
ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,
MARSEILLES, BSPILLEN,
ALED, BOMBAY, PONDICHERY, MADRAS,
AND CALCUTTA THE Departure of the Company's Steari- until shortly after the Arrival of steamer abip DONNAL" is POSTPONED Dupisic from Shanghai.
C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, October 24, 1868.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIP
COMPANY. -
TEAMERS of this line will be despatch- THROUGH U. 8. MALE LINE TO NEW YORK.
Great Republic, on or about Aug. 1o. Japan, China,
Godown below of about 2,000 Tonsed as follows Capacity
Crown Rent $217.64 per annum.
These Buildings have only been creat
ed two years and are built of Granite and
11
Republie,
"
Sept. 10.
Oct. 16.
Great
Nov. 16. Japan,
Deo. 16. Costa Rica will leave Shanghai on or
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
FOR SHANGHAI..
The first class Dutch schooner
“OESIENA,”
Capt, OBDRMANS, having the greater portion of the Cargo on
board, will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
Wm. PUSTAU & Co.
Hongkong, October 16, 1868.
FOR NAGASAKI DIRECT
Tue 41N. & barque
CATHARINA JUR
GENSEN"
Captain PersaSON, will have early despatch for the above port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong, October 2, 1868.
LANDSTEIN & Co.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The North German Ship
"SCHILLER,
will load for the above Port and have despatch.
For Freight, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.
no34
Hongkong, October 13, 1868.
FOR NEW YORK - The British barque "PRINCESS OF WALES," will load at Whampoa for the above port, and has room for a limited amount of freight, for which apply. to
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co, Hongkong, September 26, 1868.
FOR NEW YORK.
The American Clipper-skip
"GAME OUCK,"
D028
above Races will take place on w Brick, the woodwork being Teak through about same dates, connecting at Yokohama load here and at Whampoa, at current rates,
nesday 16th and Thursday 17th Dec omber next;
no20
ed:
73rd REGIMENT THEATRICALS. By the kind permission of Lieut, Colonel
G. J. BORNE, The amateurs of the above, together with
Miss MARION HARTLEY &r J.-B. - CDMA HOLLAND,
From the Principal Theatres Melbourne,
The
Sydney and New Zealand, will perform at the
GARRISON THEATRE,
North Barrucks,
IN AID OF THE 75ED RELIEF FUND,
This Evening,
The 24th October, 1868, Laughable Farce by J. SLBY, ES
Entitled the
Unfinished Gentleman.
Billy Downay, ..............Mt J. B. HOLLAND, MARY CHINTZ... Miss MARION Hartley, To be followed by a
Song
The Blind Boy," Mr G. TURNER. The whole to cuneinde with the Screaming Farcs, first performed at the Drury Lane Theatre, on Easter Monday, April 12th, 1888,
**Entitled
be received at this Office until Noon on FRIDAY, the 30th inst,, for Bills; ou the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, or on the Govel at 30 days Sally,
General India in Council, Calcutta, botle at
in exchange for current Dollars of sight Hongkong at 7.1.7, or clean Mexican Dol- lars counted
Billa on London will not be drawn for sms under £1,000, and on Ohleutta under Rupee 10,000
The accepted Tendors will be at once no tified to the respective parties by letter re questing them to lodge the amount to the credit of the Commissariat Account at the Oriental Bank Corporation, where are ceipt will be given, on production of which at this office the Bills will be issued.
In order to save time, it is requested that
the sate of Bills required may be detailed in
Special Performances.
Miss MARION HARTLE
By the kind permission of the Colonel and Officers, the Band of the Regiment will be in attendance,
Doors open at half-paat 8; Performance. to commence at 9 preosely.
PRICES OF ADMISSION, Reserve Seats,
Front Seats, Back Seats,....
$2.00 1.00. 0.20.
Tickets may be obtained at the Theatre from the Manager on the day of Perform the margin of the Tender, and it is particu-ance, from 10 to 4 P.M., where a plan of the larly requested that the Tendere may be in Theatre may be seen; also from the Sta duplicate, tendon
HOTEL, Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co, and: Officers' Mess.
·Manager..
UNIACKE REDMOND
Dep. Commia. Get Controller's Office, Commissariat, Chine,
Hongkong, October 24, 1968.
HM NAVAL YARD, TENDERS will be received by the Undersigned till Noon on SATUR DAY, the 31st inakatit, for the construction of a Granite Foundation for a PUNORING and SHEARING MACHINE in the Naval Yard, where the plan and specification may be sen and the necessary particulars obtained,
ALF. H. PRICE,
Naval Storekeeper." "
ce31
Sergeant W. WEBB, VIVAT REGINA.
WANTED. MONNAGE to Amoy for 300 to 400 Tons
of Dead Weight.
ROB. S, WALKEN & CO. Hongkong, October 21, 1888,
MORRISS DIRECTORY FOR CHINA JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINES,
,, 1869 HE Undersigned bega to announce that will be published early in January 1869, ANDERS for the supply of Provisions and lie requests that the solidnies addres
Hongkong, October 28, 1868. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. No. 118
that
Further particulars will be duly announc
FRED. W. COARE, Clerk of the Course, Hongkong, October 14, 1868,
LONDON
ASSURANCE CORPORATION.
LIFE ASSURANCE.
out
The whole of this Property to be sold either in one or more lots to suit pur chasers,
TERMS OF SALE-One third of the tfpurchase money to be paid on fall of the mer, me third 2 months after sale, ind the balance 4 months after sale, in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. Transfer expenses to be borne by the purchasera.
HE Undersigned are authorised to issue Life Policies for suns not exceeding
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. -- Hongkong, October 14, 1868,
£6,000
tfi
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON. THE Undersigned have been appointed
Agents for the above Company at Hongkong, Canton, Feochow, Shangbai and Hankow, and are prepared. to grant Insurances at current rates,
HOLLIDAY, WISE Hongkong, October 14, 1868.
t.
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS CO., LIMITED.
ENDERS are infited for the Surplus TAR produced at the Works of the above for a period of 6 months, commencing. from the 1st day of November next
The quantity produced is about 2500 gallons
per month.
Tenders will be received until the 28th instant, by the Undersigned, from whom all further information may be obtained. tender is reserved.
The right to reject the highest or any
A NEWTON,
Manager.
Gay Worke; Hongkong, October 7, 1868.
plans, apply to
MORGAN, LAMBERT & Co. Hongkong, October 16, 1868. nov20
·Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK--
·ING: CORPORATION..
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLONE OF DOLLARS,
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman,-GRORGE JOHN HELLAND, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Geo. F. HEARD, Esq. W. H. FORBES, Esq. JAMES B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SASHOON,
Esq.
A. JUOST, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, JAS. P. DUNCANBOX,
Esq. JULIUS MANEE, Eq. RICHARD ROWET, Esq And, E. R. BELLION, Esite
-Managers:
Hongkong,
VICTOR KRESSER, Esq.
Chief Manager. Shanghae, DAVID MAOLEAN, Esq. LONDON BANTEES. – London and County
Bank
0029
NOTICE ALL Persons having clima
against the A Estate of the late firm of DENT & Co., are requested to furnish particulars of the came to the Trustees addressed to the care of Mr B. WHELLEY, Hongkong, on or be- fore the 30th November, 1868, in order to participate in the first Dividend.
ARTURING, Trustees of Dent
Uo.'s Estate. W. LEMANN, Hongkong, September 18, 1968. no30
V KRESSER
FOR SALE AT LAST POINT. Complete assortment of Lowmoor and Thornycroft PLATE, and Sheet IRON, BAR, ROD, Angle IRON and RIVETS. Double Shear, Spring and Blister STEEL, f round, square and flat bars. Babbits METAL, Rodi and Piper Gus FITTINGS of every description Boiler TUBES, Pres Auro GUAGES FILES, PACKING and all kinds of Engineer's Supplies,
RUSSELL & Co..
mario Hongkong, September 1, 1868.
NOTICE
THE Office of the WANORI STEAM BAKERY i BEMOVED to the Store of Messrs
RONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.'.' AN
Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 par cout, per annum on the daily balanca,
On Fixed Deposits
For 3 months, 3 percent. per annum.
{"
15
15
* per cent, 12
per cent. LOCAL BILIS DISCOUNTED, and every description of Banking and Credits granted on approved Securities,
Fachange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on Loudon, and the chief Commercial places in Europa, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1 Queen's Road Fut. Hongkong, June 17, 1868
NOTICE,
Undersigned having PURCHASED the Interest of the "WANCHI TEAM BAKERY," begs to notify the Publio of Hong- kong and Ship Masters that he is prepared to furnish Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD in various forms, to any part of the Co- lony
Also Ship BREAD of best quality and at
with above-named steamers,
Passengers ticketed through to California, Mexico, Central and South America, the Atlantio
States, and to England or France, both via New York and by lines from Pa nama and Aspinwall,
Return tickets issued at a reduction of 10 %pon the whole amount for the round voyage."
Connections are made at Panama will Staat Lines upon the West Coast of Cen- tral and South America, at Aspinwall with the Royal West India)
West
Company"
,” And, at New York, with the various lines to Europe, Tickets issued for the following Steam-ship Lines: Cui- nand, Insi National, General Trangst- lautio Co., New York and Havre Steam- ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet Co., New York and Bromen Steam-ship Co., and North Garman Lloyds.
Favorable arrangements have boen made for through passengers and freight to Ame- rica, from Calautta, Penang and Singapore, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
Through Bill of Lading given for Ports of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cen- tral and South America to se far an Valpa- raisu, to New York, 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, Prays West,
GEO. T. BOWMAN, Agent. Hongkong, July 15, 1888.
Shipping.
FOR SHANGHAI, CHEFOO AND
TIENTSIN
The Steam-ship
"YESSO,"
Ospt. Asarow, will have im mediate despatch for the
above ports,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, Cotobar 17, 1868.
The Diamond Line S. S
UNITED SERVICE,"
1,119 Tona Register, Captain B. F. SHERBURNE, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will. and have early despatch for the above port.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, September 19, 1868.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The British ship
"DOUGLASS,"
540 Tons Register, MORRISON, Master, will have quick despatch
above. For Freight or Pamage, apply to
Longtong, Septembntage japannata
FOR SALE. The d 1 North Gernian Brig
"GAZELLE"
of 190 Tons Register, built in 1865 all of Oak copper-fastened and coppered..
She ranges 9/3 L'1.1. in Veritas until May 1878. The vessel iz in first rate order.
CARLOWITZ & Co.
Apply to
Hongkong, October 21, 1868.
Notices to Consignees,
"LOUISA" WHOM LONDON,
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above aro-requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ver sel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED.
Hongkong, October 21, 1868.
6. S. "SHAFTESBURY," FROM BOM- BAY & SINGAPORE. ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named steamir are requested to sond their Bilis of Lading for countersignature in to the Undersigned, and to take immediato delivery of their Goods,
Cargo not called for within Forty-Eight hours will be landed and stored at risk and expenac of the Consigness,
LANDSTEIN &Co. Hongkong, October 19, 1868,
expected to arrive from Eng-THE following cases have been lauded land before the end of the the Consignees, who are requested to take-
and stored at the risk and expense of
month, will proceed immediately to Shang-
Lai..
For Freight or Passago, apply to
· THE BORNEO CO. LIMITED. Hongkong, October 16, 1868.
STEAM TO
SWATOW, "AMOY, & FOOCROW.
THEP &Ó SI Con Steam-ship
"AZOF
will leave for the above places, on Wednes- day, 28th October, at Noon.
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. Hongkong, October 34, 1868. FOR NEW YORK. The 41 American barquet
STERLING
1
:: 6028
(BUILT IN 1866,)
inmediate delivery.
Ez "Donna, 7th January, 1868,
RT
581
..1Case Paper,
C. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent.
Hongkong, October 6, 1868.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
HAVE this day established myself as a PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE AD- |JUSTER and General COMMISSION AGENT,
C. LANGDON - DAVIES. Hongkong, July 1, 1888.
NOTICE
FROM and after this date Mr GEORGE F. How will act as AGENT of the
and other Artiplas required for the sed to the different residents be returned MCEWEN & Co., where all orders address at short notice, sada and Engar/cargo engaged, will load her, and at Pasig Mail Steam-ship Company at this.
se of Victoria Gaol, from the 21st Novems soon as possible and that all foreigners
ber, 1808, to the 20th November 1880, in lately stived in China will kindly and plosive, will be received at this Office until of the 10th NOVEMBER 1868
All information required, and Blank forms of Tender may be obtamed on appli sation to the Superintendent of Victoria
Tenders to be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and endorsed "Tender for Geol Contract, 1869.
""
By Command,
J GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary." Culonial Secretary's Office.
Alengkong, October 23, 1808.
B010
bitir names for insertion without delay.
Orders will be received by and copies con be obtained from Messia DROWN & Co. Swatow, Mesma GILBs & Co. Amoy, Messia Hebos & Co. Fonchow, Shanghai Recorder Office Shanghai, Japan Times Office Yoko- bama, Mesers Case & Co. Nagasaki, F AFGAR, Esq, Clementa Lane, London, and Meters 3. STRATMAN & Co. San Francisco.
J. B. MORRIS, Hongkong. NB.All advertisements must be sent in not later than 15th November, Hongkong, October 19, 3808,
ed "WATOHI STEAN BAKSky” will receive prompt attention: Tancy BISCUIT and CARE constantly on band.
L. P. WARD,
Proprietor. Hongkong, September 9, 1868.
FOR SALE. UNTZ Yellow METAL, 20123 02, and
NAILS.
M
'des
Vivian's Patent Yellow METAL Keel PLATES, 191 and 18/b. with NAILS,
Apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO. Hongkong, Juno K4, 1867,
u tales constantly on band or baked in
Water, Butter, BISCUITS by the Barrel, Tin or Found.
Also Corn and Ryo MEAL, HOMINY, CORN STARCH, BICARB, SODA, Sale-
and Cream TARTAR. TALUM
FLOUR of best Brants constantly on hand supplied by the Barrel, Bag, Tin or Pound,
CAKE of all kinds baked to order.
of 463 Tuns Register, Ikaaniso, Mastor, having the greater portion of her.
Port Whampoa, and have early despatch for the above port
For Freight apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, Outober 20, 1888.
The above is under the Superintendence of Mr JONATHAN PARSONS, and all orders forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at Mesar MACEWER & Oo'q will receive patch | prompt attention,
L. P.. WARD. Hongkong, Fobruary 17, 1806.
FOR SINGAPORE. The British barque
ASCENDANT
tf
017 Tous Register, Captain GENDES, will have quick des- for the above port Fur Freight, apply to
ROB. S. WALKER & Co.
-Hongkong, October 14, 7805.
8. L. PHELPS,
Hongkong, August 15, 1887,
Agent.
.. NOTICE. THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr WILLIAM NEILSON in our Firm ceased on the 30th June last.
Mr Tobias Ft Mr WILLIAM NISBET OLESTED and Mr B. SETXOUR GEARY ATE authorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong and China from this date.
OLYPHANT & fù,
Hougkong, October 6, 1869,
tns.
2345
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