Notices of Firms
FOR SALE. AMORNIE, RATTLER, and
R PATHFINDER.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, Cotobar 29, 1868.
NOTICE
not
WE have authorized Mr CLAUS BUDDE W
to sign our Firm from this date.
DREYER & Co. Hongkeug, January 1, 1888.
NOTICE.
AR. HENRY LISTON DALRYMPLE Mis authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, at Fuochow From this date.
BIRLEY & Co.
Hongkong, June 3, 1868.
NOTICE..
FRRYLE TOLMR has been admitted
Martin Finsbu
GLOVER & Co. Nagasaki, January 1, 1867.
NOTICE
Head Quimon Merchant, under HAVE established myself at this port as
he Style and Firm of GIFF F. PARKEN & Co!
GIFFORD FORBES PARKER, Saigon, December 20, 1897."
-nessi
New "Advertisements. ⠀
TO LEND ON MOTGAGE.
first class Property, 22,000 not occupist by Chi
Address "W. T. M." at the Office of this Faper-
tf Hongkong, November 5, 1868.
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PUBLIC. AUCTION, Undorigucil has receivedl ju- structions from WILBERFORCE WIL- BON, Esq., Surveyor General, to sell by Public Auction, ut the "Royal Mint," on MONDAY,
9th November, 1868, at 11 o'clock A.M, Sundry Old Irouwork, Lamber, Sur-
plus Stores, eto, ele, etc,
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery.
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
GEORGE A. F. NORRIS, Govt. Auctioneer. Hongkong, November 5, 1868,
Que
FAWCETT & Co., INE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
WGENELAG STORE RESPERS, AND
ON
COMMISSION AGENTS, Wyndham Street, Kanghing. NOTICE
and after the 1st November, 1868, BOARD Bud LDGING BOARD OF LODGING OF SPARK BED ROOMS, Furnish- ed or Unfurnished, can be had at the House formerly knowin the URIENTAL HUTEL Board and Lodging... $50 per Month. For further particulars, apply to
FAWCETT & Co. Hongkong, October 30, 1868.
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SAILORS HOME, WEST POINT. Trustees. Hon. W. KESWICK, FORBES, Esq.
Jons- DEST,
H. G. THOMBETT,
Erg., B.X.
Directors
Hon 1. B. Gita,:
G. J. HELLAND, Esq. G. HEARD, Bay.
W. MACAULAY, Esq. D. SARBOON, Esq. Rev. W. R. BLAH.
W. LEMANN, Bay. [ J. J. MURRAY, M. D. Committee a fargement. Hon. W. KERWICK, Chairman W. MACAULAY, Esq. #G. THOMBEET, G. J. HELLAND, Esq. Esq, 1N,
Dapur Cluthes, dec., will be meint ONATIONS of looks, Periodical, Newa
рарыга, thankfully received.
A. OVERBURY, Superintendent.
Hongkong, October 20, 1868.
ANDREW
HOUSE,
MILLAR,
TOUSE, SHIP & STEAM-BOAT
PLUMBER, COPPERSMITH & BRASSFOUNDER.
No. 1, Queen's Road East and fullah Lane. Hongkong, October 28, 1888.
WANTED, ONNAGE to Amey for 300 to 400 Tons
of Dead Weight, Hengkong, October 21, 1888. VICTORIA REGATTA CLUB,
RUMS, WALKER. & Co.
Comantice?
The Hon. Wy. Keswick, Chairma
RICHERT, Jr., Esq
RICHARD F. Hawke, Esq.
A. W, GLENNIE, LEQUINOA
A HOLBO, Esq., Lon. Secretary.
New Advertisements.
SIXTH RACE, 4 P.For Canoes. Dis tance, from the shore to the Fisg-ship, and once ronne. Prize: the BROKER'S CUP, value $50. Entrance fee, $2. Should six or more Canoes start, a 2nd Prize (820) and 3rd Prize (810) will be given for the 2nd and 3rd Lances, SEVENTH RACE, 4.30 F.M.For House" Boats pulled by Chiname, the bond fide erews of the Boate outered. Die tance, one mile. Prizes: Firat Boat, $15; Second, $5. Entrance fee, $1. Entries ba inade to the Honorary Secretary before Noen on Saturday, 7th November.
CHINA MAIL.
New Advertisements. HALL & HULIZ, General & Commission Agents
NAGASAKI.
STEAM-BOAT "MEKONG?" TENDERS are invited stating the lowest
price for altering the shove steumier lying at anabor off Shamien, Canton, now propelled on the centre whcal system, into a paddle wheel heat. Particulars may bu blained from the Underaigned, who do not bind themselves to accept the lowost or any tender.
WM, PUSTAU & Co.
no29 Hongkong, October 20, 1868.
NOTICE. OCUMENTS Translated, at reasonable rates, from English, French, Spanish, Italian, Portugicae or German into Chi- me, or from Chinese into English. Ad
The "China Mui!” Office,
dress
SALING RACE FOR ALL OVEN BOATS, Chi- Prizes firat Boat, nese sicupted. $25; Bucuud, $10. Coucas to be ape- cified bereafter. Entrance fee, $2. Entries to be made to the Honorary Secretary before Noon on Saturday, 7th November. HARBOUR YACHT RACE. For all Yachts,
Schooners to sail an Cutters, deducting Wyndham Street, Hongkong. one-third of their tonnage. Time al
NOTICE. lowance fifteen seconds per ton. Prizes, the Toung-Fos Our, presented by E. longkong that he has just EPHE Undersigned begs to inform the A. Brestock, Esq., and tlie CANTON Ce presented by the Canton Kegatta pied THE HOTTE DES COLONIES BES- Club. First boat to have the choice TAURANT, where he will personally super- of Prizes, the remaining Prize to go to intend his own Chisine. He is prepared to
take indera and deliver to
any part of the second boat. Entrance fce, $5. Par-1
ticulars of the Course will be duly
announced.
SECOND DAY,
First Entrance
Wednesday, 11th November, 1808. FIBAT RACE, 1 P.M.-For Men of war's
Cutters Distance, one anile. Boat, $25; second, $10. les, $1. Entries received by R. HAWKE, Esq., til noon on Saturday, the 7th November.
2
SECOND RACE, 1.30 r.. For Single Pair Sculling Bonts. Listoner, oue mile. Frizu: the LADIES' PURSE, presented by the Ludies of Hongkong. Entauce fee, sh..
THIRD RACE, 2.30...-For Four-vared Canton Cartors. Distance, one mile and-a-half. Prize the PERTHSHIRE KEGATTA CUP, value $160, presented by the ufficers of M. 73rd (Perth- slire Regiment). The Winners of the Chalima's Cup excinded. Entrance fes,, $10.
FOUKIH RACE, 3 P.3L-For all Boats-mu- hed by Europeanz. Distauce, one inile. Prizes: tirst Boat, $25; second, $10. Time for Uurs. Entries received by the Secretary until con on Satur
Entrance day, the 7th November. fev, $1.
FIFTH RACE, 3.30 P..-For Pair Oars and Distance, Two Pair Selling Boats. one mile. Prize, the DISNEY CUY, D. RETTUN valce $100, presented
Winners of the Anierean. Tre, Esq. Cop excluded. Eutrauca fee, $5. SIXTH RACE, 4 P.M.-For Boats pulled by
-connixzoned officers and Men of any Corps in Garrison. Distance, one milu, Tue for oars Prizes: first Boat, $20; second, $5. Winners of the tirat race first day excluded. En- trunce fes, $1.
SEVENTH RACE, 4.80 r..For Single Pair Sculling Boats Distance, one mue. Prize, the woNa-Loose Cur, valued $100, presented by C. D. KERR, Esq. Winners of any Single Pair Sculling Race in China or elsewhere excluded. Entrance fee, $5.
EIGHTH KACE, 5 r.3.For four-cared Can-
ten Cutters,
city at the art tatuagement of Ballz, to cater or take Parties,
Having been several years &c. Cook of the New York Club, he feels com
to fident, by a strict attention to business, morit a share of public patronage,
N, B.--Baked ork and Beans, Thursday and Sunday. Fish Chowder, Tussday and
-FI TRENT, Caterer.
Friday
No. 198, Queen's Road West,
Hongkong, October 17, 1868.
CANTON RACES.
no17
TBE above Races will take pises on Wed- Besday 16th and Thursday 17th Dec. ember next...
ed
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Further particulars will be duly announc
FRED W COARE, Clerk of the GourBE, ' Hongkong, October 14, 1868,
THE
**The Old Philosopher'
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LATEST SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS, Nov. 6, Ocean, Freuch basque, 628,
New Advertisements. REUTERS TELEGRAM COMPANY, LIMITED. OTICE is hereby given that Mr GEORGE
TWIGGE MARSTON has this day been Nurynes, Sydney, Supt. 20, 700 tons Coal. appointed special Agent of the above CRO BELL & Lo. pany at Point de Galle, Ceylun, to whom
DEPARTURES. all communications must in future be ad-
Nov. 5, China, for Canton. dressed
HENRY M. COLLINS,
Manager, indiau Branch,
Bombay, September 1, 1868.
Hot
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SHIPPING REPORTS.
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FOR SALE AT EAST POINT. Complete assortment of Lowmoor and A Thornycruft PLATE, and Sheet IRON, BAR, RUD, Angle IRON and RIVETS. reports fine weather all the passss till last Double Shear, Spring and Blister STEEL, three days in China su, had steady N. E. iu run, square and flat bars Baubits monsoon till arrival in port. Creased the METAL, Muntz Yellow METAL, Copper | Equator en 14th Uot, in long. 160 East, PLATES, Reds and Pipes. Gas FITTINGS thence fine weather; 46 days out. of every description oiler TUBES, Pres- all kinds of Engineer's SuSELL & Co.
Bure GUADES. FILES, PACKING and
Hongkong, September 1, 1868.
GEORGE GLASSE
marl0
(FIVE YEARS MANAGER TO KINGSFORD & Co., PICCADILLY LONDON, AND 28, PLACE VENDOME, PARIS) ENGLISH AND FOREIGN CHEMIST
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG.
SHIPS' MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED & REFITTED, Hongkong, May 1, 1867.
EASTLACK & WINN, Surgeon Dentista, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI.
JOHN THOMPSON & Co., ISPENSING & ANALYTICAL
CHEMISTS
DISPENSI
AND.
SODA WATER MANUFACTURERS.
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THE NATIVE NOTIFICATIONS. Tue alive notification recently posted at Shanghai of which we published a
For "GANGES," at 3.. on Friday, copy, does not appear to be either the first or last of the series. From the
another even more ofensive is being e- North-Chine Daily News we learn that
circulated in the adjacent provinces, and t behoves the foreign representatives to. take the strongest possible action in the
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mediate punishment-heavy punishment
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Per "LOUGLASS," Tomorrow, the Gildistrict the obnoxious placards were posted without remonstrance or removal, - and the imposition of a heavy fine up the offending city with the option of an enforcement, at the point of the bajo et, of the terms demanded; if satisfaction.
1. It is hereby diñed for gencral in- formation that, the Connor between the wowriment of stanritus and the La otestu-stup Company, for the Conveyance Maits once a slouch between depiou Manenos, id between. Mauricius and
Antal, having verwonated, the correspou-ve refused. Of course such a propositíon den for Mauritus will or forwarded from will be received with the contempt titis Ostics in tue Mail tor. Adien, trom whence it will be sent to its destination by usually bestowed upon any outburst of the French Bláil Pack to leaving Aden toi Mention and Alauritius on the Zord of exch
routh.
2. No alteration has besu unde in the rates of Postage on correspondence, au dressed to Murtius.
3. "As 'commquication with Natl sne TREATY PORTS OF CHINA the Cape of Good hope as this cut off, th & JAPAN," AND "NOTES AND correspondence for thuse Colonies; unles QUERIES ON CHINA AND JAPAN."ared to be forwarded by Private Ship, will, fuure, be sent in the Mails ter
EXTRACTS FROM REVIEWS,
onest teeling which has its source in real regard for our national honor, our. osition, our commerce, and our lives in Jhina. But let the scoffers remember hat some two years ago, we accurately predicted the course of events when cal ages (small indeed by "comparison tó ven of recent record) were allowed to unpunished and unchecked. Wa teclared that to overlook the insolence.
"The Origin of the Chinene" by the same (From the "Friend of Indio," June 4, 1868.) London at the following rates of Pustas of the crafty, pigtailed semi-barbarian
author: Fries $1
Apply at Mesara LANE, CRAWFORD & CO. or The London Mission House. Hongkong, October 17, 1868.
LONDON
ASSURANCE CORPORATION.
LIFE ASSURANCE.
We acknowledge with thanks the receipt of the numbers for the currant year of Notes and Queries," a most deserving
edited by Mr Anglo-Chiese monthly,
ове 33. Penye,"
hose Treaty Poite of Chinu ате ко and Japa
so well known. From the the "Notes" we can ser names attached that the contributors include some of the 3 izl beat Chinese scholars in the East. Its i tereal is not confined to China, and it will be of valuable assistance to all scholars, who have directed their attention towards the subject of Buddhism and its literature, and generally to all who are interested in oxi- ental antiquities. It deserves to be better tf.kuown in Indin.
THE Undersigned are authorised to issue Life Policies for sums not exceeding £0,000.
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F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General
(From the "Siverts Times," July 4, 1808.)
Some King ago we had occasioli upon the progress that Literature as repre- Routed by the Press hnd made and was.
who bore rule in central China would
oz. end to the adoption of intimidation Eat uerely by those under his more impo iate authority but by others at a dis nce. The event has proved the sound. eas of our views. From all parts of hina comes the same cry. Missionarie restoned ut burned, merchants ar obbed and beaten and robbed, officink re snubbed to an extent that actually xcites the indignation of tho mercantile community; and all for whist? That the wretched and un-English policy of the oreign office--often indeed the cureless- ess of a parcel of lazy clerks in that comfortable but eminently useless depart wenty-may have free play! We should e false to our principles, did we net xpress the convictions we entertain in Ion called to the Bubject by the re-
he most furcible language, at our com
and. We care little for the mincing to the know- in introducing to
Tis hereby notified that, under the pro ourments of those who say, "Dear in ceipt of a Hongkong publication which deserves some notice and which wo huve much pleasure in
what strong language! It's really tor lodge of our readers. We allude to Notes visions of a Treasury Warrant dater tful Queries on him and Japan, published the 7th May, the Postage on a Better um
inf that every Englishman should "Fear monthly by Mr Saint, the proprietor of the exceeding half-an-ounce in weight poste ery." When Nelson expressed his be China Mail newspaper. This publication in Hongkong or at any of the Ports i is well printed on good paper, and in size thina and Japan addressed to Egypt, or God, honor the King, and damn the and shape is very like its well-known name- posted in Egypt addressed to Hongkong or shench," his honest outspokenness was home, and is equally a any of the Forts in Chiun and Japan, Ruiversally approved. We have learned mine containing very enrions and useful conveyed in the Mails by British Packet, ir information regarding the agungo, litera reduced from Twenty-tour Cleats to Twelse ture, history, manners and custinus of the Chinese and in a less degree of the Japanese. and deal for the extent and It
Bays Fond stability of the footing of Europeans in that such a publication as this. Should be established and conducted with apparently successful vigour.
Distance, one mile. Agents for the above Company in the East, and our attention bas General Pust Office, tiongkong
Prize, the JINKEE CUF, value $100, presented by a Subscriber. Entrance fee, $10.-
YACHT RACE For Schooners and Cutters. Prizes, the NAVAL and GARRISON CUPS. Notius allowanes between Schooners and Cutters, but boats under 12 tous will be allowed 20 seconds per ton (for each tou under 12) iu thur own class. The first boat in of either rig te bave the choice of Prize, and the first boat of the other rig to take the remaining prize. Entrance fee $5. Particulars of the Course will be duly announced.
a
OCEAN RACE-For Yachts. Prize, the DOUGLAS CHALLENGz Our value $500, presented by DouCLAS LAPBAIK, Esq., to be won two years encressively by Yacht or Yachts the bona fide property of the same owner. The Course will be from Hougkong Harbour to Marso and back. Schibouers to sail as Out- ters, deducting eno-third of their ton unge. Time allowance one minute per tu. Entrance fee, $10. Full parti culars of the courau aud day of the Kace will be duly announced.
The above Programmie is subject to any future alterations the Committee why find it neccesary to make.
Weights, colors, and names of each Crew for Presentation Prizes for Rowing must be stated on entering Boats.
All entries (not otherwise specified) must
Hongkong, Canton, Foochow, thanghai and bankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1868.
SAYLE & Co. VICTORIA EXCHANGE, INVITE inspection of their New and woll
assorted summer Stock of
Black and Blue Broad CLOTUS.
Naval and Military CLOTHS.
Light Mixt and Fancy TWEEDS.
Self and Fancy Colored FLANNELS Plaits and Fancy DRILLS, DOCKS, &c. Quilting and Marseilla VESTINGS. The Tailoring Department under the management of first class Eng
High Cutters.
TIES and SCARFS in great variety. The new Shapes in Gentlemen's COLLARS.
Long Cloth, Silk and Wool SHIRTS.
PAJAMAS
bo made to the Hon. Secretary, on or be- Gauze, Merino and Silk UNDERVESTS. fore the 31st October, 1868.
The Kaves will commence each day at 1 and Tiffin will take place on board, the Flag Ship each day after the Secund
A, 'MOLEOD,
·Hon. Secretary. Victoria Regatta Club.
race,
novi
MORRISS DIRECTORY FOR CHINA JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINES, &c., &c., 1869,
ROGRAMIME of the 15th Anual Meet-i
ing, 1888. FIRST DAY, Tuesday, 10th November 1868. FIRST RACE, IF.For Busts pulled by non-commissioned Officers and Men of any Regiment or Corps in Garrison: Distance, one mile. Prizes: first Boat, $25; second, 816 Time for Cars. Entrance fee, $1. Officera can officiate as Coxswains if necessary. SKOOND RACE, 1.30 r.M.-For Single Fair
Sculling Boats. Distance, one mile. HE Undersique bags to announce that Prize: the Gore CHALLENGE SOULLS, the first volume of the above work to be won two years in sucession by will be published early in January 1809, the same member, and a Cup valued and he requests that the schedules addres En asd to the different residents be returned $25; presented by the Ou trance fee, $5.
as soon as possible and that all foreigners Third Race, 2.30 F.s—For Four cared lately arrived in China, will kindly send
their names for insertios without delay, Canton Cutters Distance, one mile
Ondere will be received by and copies can and-a-half, Prize the CHAIRMAN'S be obtained from Messrs Drown & Co. Cur, velue $280. Entrance fee, $10. Satow; Messrs GILES & Co. Any
Messers FOURTH RACE, P.-Fur bien-of-war's HENCE & Co. Fuochon, Shanghat Recorder Giga. Distance, one mile. Prizes: Oles Stunghai, Japan Times Office Yaku First Bost, $20; second, $5. Time for hama, Messrs C & Co. Nagasaki, F. Uar. Entries received by R. F ALGAR, Esq., Clements Lane, London, and Hawat, Esq, until noou on Saturday MessTB J, STRATMAN & Co. San Francisco. the 7th November. Entrance foe, $1 FITH BAOR, 3.50P.M.For Pair Oars and Two Pair Sculling Boats Distance, one mile. Prize, the AMERICAN COP,
J. B. MORRIS, Hongkong.
N. BAll advertisements must be sent valued $300, presented by the Ameri- in not leter than 18th November,
Hongkong, Ostoher 19, 1808.
pau Community Entrance les, $5.
HOSIERY of all kinds.
Gentlemen's Straw and Felt HATS in Various Shapes.
Bonsehold LINENS of every description A large Stock of French Printed MUSLINS of the latest Patterns.
French Printed CAMBRICS.
Black GLACES, Plain and Fancy BHK GAUZES.
Grenadines and other Now Fabrios Embroidered, Printed and Made-up SKIRTS
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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, &o
Lace and Muslin CURTAINS, Hongkong, April 27, 1885,
anke or prototype:
The publication is altogether a very in- tereating one, and wishing it every.success, we commend it to the attention and support of our readers
for
(Frem the "Lidon Examiner," May 16, 1868.) This really useful volume Treaty Ports of China and Japan"] is interuled as a guida for travellors and residents in China and Japan, and as a hook of reference. increantite men griendly. It contains au Recount, historical and political, of all the open ports of these countries, together with Peking, Yede, Hongkong, and Maese. It has been oxrefully complied and edited by Mr N. E. Doneyes and the elaborate Lape and plans, with which the work abounds, considerably enhance ita ralne. ***
the
We have thus given in outline some of more prontinent portions of the chapter devoted to Cauton, as a specimen of the of whole volume. Other chapters treating Macao, Formosa, Ningpo, Shanghae, and the remaind of the treaty ports, we can describing only numerate. The pages Peking, th
the capital, are so hiteresting,
buil contain so much that is new to mean
its history, public readers respecting
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9th September, 1868.
For Letters exceeding half-an-ounce in weight a further rate of Twelve Cents fox each half ounce is chargeable.
Prepayment of the Postage is compulsory
F W. MITCHELL,. Postmaster General.
General Post Office, Boogkong, July 16, 1808.
UNDER DESPATCH, For Swatow.-Per-Ganges, at 4 F. on Friday, the 6th instant.
QUOTATIONS.
,
to esteem the French as brave men, but
it is to be hoped that the march of damby pambyism" will not quite to us of the honesty which once distinguished
Englishman's expressions. So long as we, at least, deal with Chinese matters, we shall adhere to the tone we bam hitherto adopted. Would that the repre sentatives of Great Britain daved to act likewise!
THE proposed of Mr Hart that the Shang oui Chamber of Commerce should gas rantee the securities given to the Custom authorities for the payment of duties by For Singapore, Penang and Caloutta-vessels desirous of immediate clearing, Per Lghting, on Friday, the 8th instant, one of the most absurd which has yet on nated from the brain of the "prie at 5 PM
For San Francisco-Per Douglass, To Minister" of China-Mr Hai. To'sup pose that a Chamber of Commerce, which morrow, the 6th instant.
is in fact a commercial debating society on a large sale, would undertake t guarantee any or every of its members betrays either an ignorance of its con stitution which is scarcely erodible, ors HONGKONG, SA Adveniber, 1865,
needless expenditure of ink and paper $625 OPIUM-Fabus, New,
which is hard to comprehend. The 820
plen put forward that the Customs migh $90 a 650
lose in the event of failure on the pat 18 a 21 172 of the merebant guaranteeing passes
carcely as strong as it at first sight appears. If there be such danger the Customis (especially the Chinees Customis must run the risk just as the vendor of the articles do. But, it will be said, the guarantee system is a faver on the sules, part of the Casters, and, if the treaty
Benares, New, Malwa, o te
COTTON. BOMBAY,
CALOUTTA
Exchange,
dings, and general characteristics, that we Bank, 6 months' sight,... would fain transfer them to our columns. Credits, 6
45%
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A complete and intelligible plan of the Im-On Caloutts, 3 days' sight, Rs. 226 perial City and neighbourhood, gives us an
Bombay, 8 days' sight, Rs. 226
accurate notion of the relative position of
its-divisions, streets, and places.
Shanghae, 5 days' sight, Bank, Tis. 784 stipulations be enforced, merchants wil
6
prem.
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... 28.90.
4,46
4.69
In the introductory chapter to the notices Bar Silver, 17 dwts, B., of the Tresty Porte of Janau will be found Sycee, &auocinet history of that Empire, together Mexicans, with remarks on its government, geography, Gold Leaf, and limits, which will be found partionlarly Gold Har, 88 tonoli, interesting as throwing a considerable light English Sovereigns, on a part of the world so long entirely, and Australian Sovereigns,
Discount, still comparatively, unknown to Europeans,
The descriptious of Nagasaki, Yedo, Yo. H. & S. Bank Shares, Old,
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China. If they do not choose to ke the trouble, let them suffer. It is y evident that this will be the conclusion arrived at by the Chinese, aided by their
vellers and others, is also included in the (aken at Messrs. Falconry & Co.'s, Queen's foreign employés, though few will, wa
volume. The entire work affords a vast afnodal of information, pleasantly written, and we doubt not will be perosed with interest by many who will never visit the Eastern Ra
Road.) HONGKONG, 5th November, 1868.
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