New Advertisements.
FOR LONDON. (Via Singapore, Penang and Mauritius.) The Ocean Steam-ship. Co.'s Stenner "NESTOR," DAENNING, MASTER, will be despatched for the above porta ou Sunday, the 8th inst.
Despatches will closs at 2 P.. To-inor-
rew.
Rate of Freight for Tea £5.10 per ton of
40 foot.
Rate of Freight for Silk 24.10 per ton of 40 feet.
For further particulars rogarding freight and passage, apply to
BIRLEY & Co. Hongkong, Novoniber 6, 1868.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. No. 122.
noy
ENDERS for Contracts for the supply of the articles included in the under mentioned Schedules to the Government Civil, and Lock Hospitals, for the space of one year commencing on the 20th of December, 1863, will be required at this Office until Noon of the 1st of December, 1868.
SCHEDULE 1.--Provisions.
2. Medical Comforts, 3.-Bedding and Clothing, 4-Miscellaneous. Tenders.
a.may be made for all four Schie- dules, or for each separately.
The successful tenderer, will be required to enter iuto & Bond for the due fulfilinout of his Contract, and for the supply of all articles of the best quality,
Tenders must be in duplicate, and in Bealed envelopes, endurasd "Tonder for Hospital Contracts." Fornis of Tender, and all other information may be obtained from the Superintendent of the Govern- ment Civil Hospital.
GARDINER AUSTIN,
Colonial Secretary Colonial Secretary's Office.
Hongkong, October 30, 1868.
no30
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION, No 118
ENDERS for the supply of Provisions and other Articles required for the use of Victoria Gaol, from the 21st Novem ber, 1868 to the 20th November, 1869, io. will be received at this office until clusive, Noon of the 10th NOVEMBER, 1868.
All information required, and Blank
forms of Tender may be obtained on appli cation to the Superintendent of Victoris Gaol,
Tenders to be addressed to the Colonthi Secretary, and endorsed Tender for Gool Contract, 1869."
By Command,
J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary. Colonial Secretary's Office.
Hongkong, October 23, 1868.
now
HUNDREDTH EDITION, REVISED AND ENLARGED. UNN'S NEW FAMILY PHYSICIAN
OR HOME-BOOK OF HEALTH. Forming a complets Household Guide, giving many valuable suggestions, for avoling disease and prolonging Ide, with plain directions in cases of emergency, and ont in familiar language the pointing
treatment and oure of causes, symptoms diseases incident
New Advertisements.
THE CHINA MAIL.
New Advertisements. MORRIS'S DIRECTORY FOR CHINA JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINES,
&a, &o., 1849.
THIRD RACE, 2.30 PM.For Four oared Canton Cutters. Distance, one mile and-a-halt, Prize: the CHAIRMAN'S
value $250 Entrance fee, 810. HE Undersigned begs to announce that CUF,
the first volume of the above work FOURTH RACE,..-For Men-of-ware
Distance, one mile. Prizes will be published early in January 1860; Gign. first Boat, $20; second, $5. Time for and he requests that the sobodules addres Entries received by R. B sod to the different residents be returned HAWKE, Teq, til noon on Saturday, as soon as possible and that all foreigners the 7th November. Entrance fee, $1. Intoly arrived in China will kindly send Fork RACE, 3,00 P. H.-For Pair Oss and their names for insertion without delay. -- Two Pair Sculling Boats. Distance, Orders will be received by and copies can one mile. Prize, the AMERICAN Cut, be obtained from Mesare Drown & Co. Мевага valued $300, presented by the Ameri-Swatow, Messrs GILES & Co. Amoy, can Community. Entrance fes, $5. HENGs & Co. Faochow, Shanghai Recorder SIXTH RACE, 4. P.M.--For Canoes. Dis. Ofice Shanghai, Japan Times Offies Yoku- tance, from the shore to the Flag-ship, huma, Meners Case & Co. Angeli, B
and and once round. Prize: the BROKER'S ALGAR, Esq., Clementa Lane, Cor, value $50. Entrance fee, $2. MESTA J. STHATMAS & Co. San Francisco. Should six or more Canoes sturt, a 2nd Prize (520) and 3rd Prize ($10) will he given for the 2nd and 3rd Canoes, SEVENTH RACE, 4.30 PM. For House
Boats pulled by Chinano, the boná Jide crews of the Boats entered. Dis- tance, one mile. Prizes: First Bost, $15; Second, $h. Entrance Foy $1. Entries to be inde to the Honorary- Secretary before Noop on Saturday, 7th Novoberd SAILING RACE FOR ALL OPEN BRATB, Chi- Prizes tirst Boat, $10. Courao to be spe
40%
New Advertisements.
GEORGE GLASSE,
(FIVE YEARS MANAGER TO KINGSFORD & Co., PICCADILLY LONDON, AND 28, PLACE VENDOME, PARIS) ENGLISH A ND FOREIGN CHEMIST
·VICTORIA DISPENSARY, HONGKONG.
SHIFS MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED & REFITTED), Hongkong, May 1, 1867.
JOHN THOMPSON & Co.,
J. B. MORRIS, DISPENSING ANALYTICAL
Hougkong.
N. B.--All advertisements must be sent in not later than 15th November. Hongkong, October 19, 1868.
VELE*
NOTICE.
Undersigned begs to inform the Public of longkong that he has just opened Tas HOTEL ES COLONIES RES TAURANT, where he will personally super intend his own Cuisine. He is prepared to tako orders and deliver to any part of the at the shortest notico, He is also ready City
of Balls, management Having been several years Cook of the Newt attention to business, to York Club, he feels con- Eident, by merit a share of public patronage.
NB-Baked Pork and Beatis, Thursday
$25; cified Entries to be made to the Honorary Farties στα Secretary before Nount on Saturday, 7th November. HARBOUR YACHT RACE.-For all achita. Schooners to sail as Cutters, dodueting
France
fey, $2. to cater or take the
AND
SODA WATER MANUFACTURERS.
Ships Medicine Chests supplied and refitted.
“ TEETH, EXTRACTEIX" INTERNATIONAL DISPENSARY. 23, Wellington Street, Hongkong. Flongkong, May 9, 1868.
FOR SALE AT EAST POINT. Thornycroft PLATE, and Sheet IRON, Complete assortment of Lowmour and BAR, ROD, Angle IRON and RIVETS Double Shear, Spring sad Blister STEEL in round, square and Hat bare Babbits PLATES Rods and Pipes Gas FITTINGS of every description. Boiler TUBES, Pres- sure GUAGES. FILES, PACKING and all kinds of Engineer's Supplies.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, Soptaniber 1, 1868.
CLEARED.
Lightning, for Singapore, Ascendant, for Singapore. Douglass, for Melbourne.
PASSENGERS. ARKIVED-Per Coureur des Mers, Mr Lange..
Per Clan Alpine, J. Enttanjos, Erq,, and 80 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamor Clan Alpine, from Calcutta, Panang and Singapore, with dates reports the first part of passage fine weather, the latter part in Chins sea strong N. E monsoon and very beavy res; the Mail steamer Orissa, left Singapore 16 hours be- fors the Clan Alpine..
The French barque Coureur des Mers, from Sylany, reports fine weather and va- riable winds until China sea, then had strong M.K. monsoon until arrival in port 52 days out.
CARGOES.
Memo of Cargo per Brit. ship Douglass, hence to San Francisco-
22,245 bags
Rios, each 50 lbs. 205 rolls Matting. 3,548 packages 30 boxes
600 boxes Oil. 23 bags Peas.
Merchandise.
The Great Republic brought frout Sam Francisco. For Yokohama, Merchandise hai, Merchandise 05 tons Treasure $260,910.89. For Nagasaki, Morobandise
No. 1693. NoVEMBER 6, 1868.
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QUOTATIONS.
FloxORONG, 6th November, 1868. OPIUM. ---Patna, New,...
Bunares, Now, Malwa,
$620
625
645 & 050
18 a 21
COTTON.-BOMBAY,
CALOUTTA.
17 & 201
Exchange.
4/02 4/0
Bank, 6 months' sight, Credits,
Ou Calcutta, 3 days' sight, Rs. 129 Bombay, 3 days' sight; Rs, 293
sales Shanghae, 3 days' sight, Bank, The 8 Br Bar Silver, 17 dwts. B.; Sycee, Mexicans, Gold Leaf,
ទ
proni.
མདོམ། ། གནན
... 25.50 & 23.60
... 25.35
4.60
Gold Bar, 99 touch,... Englisli Sovereigns, Australian Sovereigns, Discount,
B. & S. Bank Shares, Old, Do du. Now, Union Duck...
4.63
8 a 12
21-sales.
3-buyers
224 p. c. dis.
Notten-It is particularly requested that all communications relating to the general business of this paper be addressed to the Proprietor and in no case to individuals by Baule. Much delay and inconvenience in the transaction of business will thereby ba avoided.
ne-third of their tonnage. Time al- and Euoday. Fish Chowder, Tuesday and METAL, Muntz Yellow METAL, Copper 385 tons; Treasure $78,750.00. For Shang address the public on legitimate grounds, but **
lovance fifteen seconds per ton. Prizes, the Tooxo-Foo Our, presented by E. A. Hirchcoux, Esq, and the CANTON Cur, presented by the Canton Regatta
Club First boat to have the choice. of Prizes, the remaining Prize to go to second buat. Entrance fee, $5. Par ticulars of the Course will be duly
announced.
.. SECOND DAY. Wednesday, 11th November, 1868. FIRST RACE, 1 -For Men of war's Cutters Distance, one mile. First Boat, $25; second, $30. Entrance fee, $1. Eatries received by R. F. HAWKE, Esq., until noon on Saturday, the 7th November,
Friday.
H. TRENT, Caterer.
No. 198, Queen's Road West,
Hongkong, October 17, 1868.
no17
CANTON RACÈS. HE above Races will take place on Wad- nesday 16th and Thursday 17th Dec ember next.
Further particulars will be duly annouac
ed.
FRED. W. COARE, Clerk of the Course. Hongkong, October 14, 1888, do17
SECOND RACE, 1,30 .M.For Stigle Pair "THE
Sculling Boats Distance, one mile.
Prize: the LADIES PUESE, presented
by
the Ladies of Hongkong. Entance feo, $5.
TRIED RACR, 2.30 T,M.—For Four-oured Canton Cutters Distance, one mile and-a-half.
Prize: the TEXTSHIRE
REGATTA CUP, value $150, presented
NEW BOOK, Speculations of
The Old Philosopher
LAD-Tezz."?
Translated from the Chinese DF
JOHN CHALMERS, A.M, Price $1:50. ALSO
"The Origin of the Chineso" by the same
Apply at Mesara LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. shire Regiment). The Winners of the or The London Mission House. Chairman's Cup excluded. Entrance.
by the Officers of H. M. Ford (Perth-aluri Frice $1.
foo. $10.
FOURTH RACE, 3T-For all Boats man-
ned by Europeans.
Distance, one
$10. Time for Oars. Entries received nile, Prizes: first Bost, $25; second, by the Secretary until noon on Sater- day, the 7th November fec, $1.
Entrance
Frers LACE, 3.30 P.M.For Pair Oars and Two Pair Sailing Bouts. Distance, oua mile. Prize, the BISKRE CEP, $100, presented by D. RUTTUN- value
Winners of the American Esq. Cup exeluded. Entrance fet, $5.
JEE,
Hongkong, October 17, 1868.
LONDON
ASSURANCE CORPORATION.
LIFE ASSURANCE.
THE Undersigned are authorised to issue Life Policies for subs not exceeding £6,000.
TO CORRESPONDENTS, Our columns are open to all who wish to we do not hold ourselves responsible for the
24 tons. For Hongkong, Merchandise, 240 opinions of our correspondents. tons; Treasure $768,186,55.
„All communications addressed to this paper CONSIGNERS. Merebandise, tona 270. must be accompanied by the name of the mar10 Oriental Bank Russell & Co.; Lane Craw-sender, not necessarily for publication, but as
& Co.; J. Thomp-
• quarantee of good faith,
ford & Co. Koster; W. Robert Látide- JAPAN" AND "NOTES AND Augustine Heard & THE TREATY FORTS OF CHINA; Wm. H.
Jou Boston Juck; Holliday. W 500.;
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EXTRACTS FIVON REVIEWS.
(From the Friend of India," June 4, 1368.) We acknowledge with thanks the recript of the pabers for the current year of Notes and Queries," & mest deserving Anglo-Uhinese monthly, edited by Mr N.
Ports of B. Dennys, whose "Treaty
Chine and Japan" are so well known. From the names attached to the "Notes" we can see that the contributors include some of $110 best Chinese scholars in the East. Its in- terest 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 ori- ental antiquities. It deserves to be better. known in India.
(From the "Straits Times," July 27, 1868.)
CONSIGNEES. Treasure, $802,068,03. Hongkong and Shanghai Bank; Oriental Bank; Chinese..
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS WILL ÚLOVE?—
For MANILA,
Por H. C. M. Str. "VENCEDORA," about three hours after the arrival of the British Constract Panket now expected with the Alail from home
For
THE CHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, NOV. 6, 1868,
THE FORMOSA OUTRAGE CONSIDERING the check which our nego- ciations concerning the Tangchow outrage - met at the handle of Tsong-kwo-fan, so soon as he learnt that Mr Medhurst was unsupported by force, it is a matter of congratulation that we can record a mora satisfactory termination to the recent affair in Formosa. It will be recollected
SINGAPORE, PENANG, MAURI- that two gentlemen belonging to the
TIUS & LONDON,- Por "NESTOR," at o e.., Tomorrow,
the 7th inst
house of Messrs Dodd & Co. were mob bed and seriously hurt by a crowd of coolies at Banca, to which place they had For SHANGHAE -
For "MARS," to-morrow, the 7th inst,proceeded under permission of H. M
at 2 P...
Consul. By letters just to hand we learn YOKOHAMA, SAN FRANCISCO, & than an indemnity of $400 has been
the U. S. of AMERICA generally,
For
Per
Some time ago we had ocoɛsion 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 of a Hongkong publication which cript deserves some notice and which we have to the know. much
introducing too pleasure in fadge
our readers. We allude to Naics and on China and Japan, published
Queries moothly by Mr Saint, the proprietor of
This publication 18 W well printed oz
on good paper, and in size and shape is very like its well-known - All THE Undersigned have been appoititud seke ar prototype at home, and is equally
Agents for the above Company at mine containing very curions and useful information regarding the language, litera- Hongkong, Cantuan, Foodhow, Shanghaiture, history, waoners and customs of the and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Chinese and in at less degree of the Japanese, By excluded. E-Insurance at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1868,
MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, with the guiplest and best medies; pre- Sixth BADE, 4PM-For Boste pulled by Banting a manual and describing
minutely the properties and wkes of hundreds of well known MEDICAL PLANTS.
for
the s
By J, C. GUNS, 'M. D., Augur of Gunn's Domestic Medicine. With supplementary treatises on Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene or Domestic and Sanitary Eosuomy
AND,
On Physical Culture and Development.
Illustrated and Bo-stereotyped). (Newly
Publishers
MOGER, WILSTACK & BALDWIN. Bold to Subscribers only.-Price: gio.
CONFUCIUS
AND THE
Ur
CHINESE CLASSICS,
READINGS IN CHINESE
LITERATURE Price: $2.50.
NOCEA few copies of the above Wonks can be had by applying to
#BC/o.the China Mail Office
no20 Hongkung, Votober 29, 1868. BAILORS HOME, WEST POINT, Trustees Hos, W. KESWICK, FORBES, Een.
JOHN DENT,
B.
G. THOMASIT,
17.
R,N,
map Directors
Hon. HB Rias,
G. J. HELLAND, ESY:
-
WV, MAULULAT, Esq. |
D. SASSOON, Esq.
G. Heath, Esq. Rev. W. K BEACH.
Y. LEBANK, Es.. J. J. MURRAY, M. D. Committee of Management.
Keswick, Chairman, tai WALLAY ES H. G. Trosszre, G2 J Orlland, Esq. Esg ..
Yori di Boks, Periodicals, News. Doors, Clothes, Crits the pat thankfully received.
A. OVERBURY, Superintendenti Hongkong, October 20, 1868. VICTORIA REGATTA CLUB
Committee
The Hon W. Keswick, Chairman.
RICHARD F. HAWKE, Esqu
J. BICKETT, Jr., Esqu
A. W. GLENNIE, Esq.
A. MOLESD, Haq, Em. Secretary,
un-commissioned Oflicers and Men of Corps in Garrison Distance, one mile. Time for ours. Prizes: first Boat, 420; second, so. Winners of the first race trance fee, $1. BEVENTH RACE, 4.30 r. M.-For Single Pair
Prize, if Distince, uns mile,
P
$10.
the KWONG-Loox Cup, valued $100, presented by C. D. KERE, Esq. Winners of any Single Pair Soulling
elsewhere excluded, : Race in China: or Entrance fee, să. EduTH RACE, & P.M.-For four-usred Can- Distanca, ono ile. tou Cutters,
the JUNKER CUP, value $150, ted by a Subscriber, Entrance] YACHT RACE For Schooners and Cutters, NAVAL and GARRISON CUFS, the Prizes, No time allowance between Seloopers and Cutters, but boats under 12 tous will be allowed 20 seconds per ton (for each ton under 12) in their own class. The first bost in of either rig to have the choice of Frizes, and the first boat of the other rig to take the remaining priza. Entrance fee $. Particulars of the Course will be duly announced. OUBAN RAUR-For Yachts. Prize, the CHALLENGE CUP value, $500, DOUGLAS presented by Douglas LAURAIE, Esq.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1868. MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANOK COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON,
ff
SAYLE & Co. VICTORIA EXCHANGE, NVITE unspection of their New and well
assorted summer Stock of
Black and Blue Broad CLOTHS,
Naval and Military CLOTHS. Light Mist and Eauoy. TWEEDS. Self Rudd Faney Colored PLANNELS
Plain and Fany DRILLS, DUCKS, &c. Quilting aud Marseilla VESTINGS. The Tailoring Department under the management of first class Eng lish Cutters.
TIES and BCART8 in grest variety,
China Mail newspaper.
says a good deal for the extent and stability of the footing of Europeans China, that such a publication as this should be established and conducted with apparently successful vigour.
The priblication is altogether a very in- teresting one, and wishing it avery sucCESS. we commend it to the attention and support of our readers,
From the "Landon Begminer," Marg
10, 1808.)
the P. M. S. 3. Co.'s Steam-ship granted to the gentlemen in question, and "GREAT REPUBLIC," et 2 we believe the information to be reliable. o'clock e.., on Monday, the 16th
So far so good, but we much doubt if this. instant. correspondence intended to be forwarded sort of satisfaction alone is either the best by this opportunity must be super for the victims or the most calculated to scribed per "GREAT REPUBLIC
ensure inmunity from outrage for the The postage must be prepaid as fol- lows:
fatureAs we have more than once he FOR A
LETTER.
fore observed, an "indemnity" payment Under ounce, ••••
is, or should be, simply the payment of a Above onnce and not ex
ceiling I annos,
sum of money suficient to place the-suf- Above 1 ounes and not ex-
ferers by an injury in precisely the same financial position as they would have born on the date of its receipt had no such injury been perpetrated. Thus, if
8 cents.
10
31
24
Above onco and not ex-
ceeding 2 quces, For every ad'tional ounce, Newspapers or Prices Current, 2 cents
.BACH.
8
F. W. MITCHELL, Pastmaster General
Under the convention recently concluan European had been robbed of two This really useful volume [Treaty Ported, correspondence forwarded as above of China and Japan" is intended as a will be delivered free at the places of its thousand dollars cash, bad had property. destroyed to the extent of another thou- guide for travellers and residents in China destination.
sand, and could afford fair presumptive and Japan, and as a book of reference for mercantile meu gouerally. It contains an
proof that lie would have made another account, historical and political, of all the open ports of these countries, together with
thousand had matters never beun, distür- bed from their original silition--in
Peking, Yedo, o
Hongkong And Madao: It
General Post Office, Hongkong, November 6, 1888,
یسے
nols
has been carefully compiled and edited by
1.It is hereby notified for general in- Mr N. B. Deneys and the elaborate maps
with which the work abounds, formation that, the Contract between the that case an "indemnity" of four thou and plaus,
Government of Mauritius and the Union sand dollars would be the correct sum te considerably enhance its value.***
u have thus given in outline some of Steam-ship Company, for thes. Conveyance demand. For the bodily pain and inova
more prominent portions of the chapter of Mails once a Month between Caylon and devoted to Canton, at a specimen of the Mauritius, and between Mauritius and venience or mental anxiety undergone
treating whole volume. Other chapters
the
of
dence for Mauritius will be forwarden.
be won two yours successively by a Tho now Shapes in Gentlemen's COLLARS. Macan, Forms, Ningpo, Shanghae, and having terminated, the coron by the victim of an outrage, however, s
to Yacht or
tor Yaoufs the bond Nile property
Long
of the same owner. The Upurse will be from Hongkong Harbour to Mamo and back. Heltoners to sail as Cut- ters, deducting one-third of their ton nage. Time allowance no minute per Gauza, tou. Entrance fee, $10. Full parti- culars of the course and day of the Race will duly anpoonred,
is subject to any The above Programme future alterations the Cominitten may find it necessary to make
Weights, colors, and names of each Crow for Prescutation Prizes for Rowing must be
stated on ontering Boats.
All entries (not otherwise specified) must be malo to the Hou. Secretary, on or be fore the 31st October, 1808
1
The Races will estonance each day at 1 F., and Tiffin will take place on board the Flag Ship each day after the Second
A MOLEOD,
Hon. Secretary, Victoria Regatta Club.
race.
nov12
STEAMBOAT MEKONG." TENDERS are invited stating the lowest
--
Cloth, Sill and Wool SHIRTS
PAJAMAS
Merino and Silk UNDERVESTS,
HOSIERY of all kinds. Gentlemon's Straw and Folt HATS in Various Shapes,
Household LINENS of every description A large Stock of French Frinted MUSLINS
of the Latest Patterns.
Francu Printed CAMBRIOS, Black GLACES, Plain and Faney SHE GAUZES.
-Grenadines ajid other New Fabrics
Embroidered Printed and Made-up
LO SKIRTS.
المشك
CRINOLINES, Musliii EMBROIDÉRIES and LACES of all descriptions.
the remainder of the treaty ports, we can this Otice in the Mail for Aden, from tisfaction of a very different nature only enumerate The pages describing whence it will be sent to its destination by
contain
Paking, the capital, are so interesting, and the French Mail Packets leaving Aden for should be vigorously exacted. It is of so much that is new to European Reunion and Mauritius on the 23rd of each ten charged against Englishmen that they
Mooth. readers respecting its history, mblio bail- dings, and general characteristics, that see would fain transfer them to our cluinns A complete and intelligible plan of the Im perial City and neighbourhood, gives us an accurate notion of the relative position of its divisions, streets, and places.
3. No alteration has been made in the are ready to receive a money considera rates of Postage on correspondence ad- tion for wounded hopot. And we dressed to Mauritius.
AHA-
In the introductory chapter to the notices of the Treaty Ports of Japan will he found succinct history of that Empire, together with
reniarks on its government, geography, and limite, which will be found particularly interesting throwing a
a opusiderable
light on a part of the world so long cutirely, and still comparatively, unknown to Europeans, The descriptions of Nagasaki, Yolo, Yo kohama, and the other Treaty Porta of Japan, are as elaborato and entertaining those of the Chinese ports. A copious in- lex and a neeful appendix containing many hints and much appropriate advice to tra vellers and others, is also included in the volume, The entire work affords a vast amount of luformation, pleasantly written, and we doubt not will be perused with
Bastern zo,
RB
ROGRAMME of the 15th Annual Meat 1 price for altering the above steamer. Ladies' Trimmed HATS and BONNETS.interest by many who will never visit the
FIRST DAYA
Tuesday, 10th November, 1868.
lying at unator of Sherion, Cauton, now Propelled on the centre wheel system, into paddle-wheel heat Particulars way be stained from the Undersigned, who du non-comissioned Oficers and Men of any Regimsuit or Corps in Garrison, not bind themuslves to accept the lowest or
atiy tender.
FIRST RACE, 1 P.M-For Boats pulled hy
$20; second, 510
Distance, one inile. Prizes: first Borl Time for Ours. Oficers
can officiate
Single Fair
Entrance fee, 81.
ab Coxswains it nece
SECOND RACE, 1.30 PM
Wa. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkoun, Qutober 29, 1968.
ito2
*NOTICE OCUMENT'S Translated, atismiable
Seulling Boats. Dulance, one mile rates, front English, French, Spanists, Pre the GOLD CHALLENGE SCULLS, Italian, Portuguese or German into Ubi to be won two years in succession by neso, or from Chinese into English, Ad- the same member, and up valued dress,
$25, presented by the CLUB,
trange fde, $5.
En- The "China Mai" Office,
3 Wyndham Strest, Hongkong.
FLOWERS, FEATHERS, ds. Ladies wid Childrens' UNDER- CLOTHING..
Ilies' Colton and Lisle HOSIERY. 1181E and Sik' GLOVES, &a
Lacad Muslin CURTAINS. Hongkong, April 27, 1868.
EASTLACK & WINN, Surgeon Dentists, HONGKONG & SHANGHAL
LATEST SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS. Nov. 6, Nacarino, British barque, 408, Faddon, Calilyang, Oot. 21, Tibor, LANDSTRIX & CO..
Nov. 6, Courcur des Mers, French barque; 413, Lauments, Sydney, Sept. 15, 600 tond Coals. Order.
3. As the communication with Natal and admit that the action but too often. the Cape of Good Hope is thus out off, the taken by our representatives and autho- corresponderos. for those Colonies, unless
marked to be forwarded by Private Ship, rities lends colour to the accusation.” will, in fnture, be sent in the Mails for It is peculiarly necessary in-preserve the Landon at the following rates of Postage, which must be paid in advance, viz:- Upon Letters sout by way
Marseilles,...
of Southampton,..... do cents each ca. When sent by way of
Newspaper via Sonthan-
Tton,
54
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distinction we have endeavoured to draw between "indomuity” and “satis faction" when dealing with an Arti people. If a money fine comes to be considered as the only settlement expect od for an unjustifiable attack upon fo reigueraj each of the parties interested in preventing the outrage, the officials And the people are content to run the under 4 risk of having to pay a small sum for the oz, 20 cents, above 4 uz and not ex-gratification of their anti-foreign feelings. reading 8 oz. and 20 cents for every The official reasons that it is but a le additional 8 oz.
Newspapers via Marseil
len,................. 6 Book Packota via South-
ampton,.....10
*
Book Packets via Marseilles, 14 cents more squeeze from the people, while the under 4 oz.; 28 cents above for and not latter remark that the offcist will have exceeding 82; and 28 cents for every to pay, and that if he puts on an extra additional 8 ounces.
squeeze for that purpose it matters little, F. W. MITCHELL, as he would very likely find another exce Postmaster General for extortion if this were wanting. The General Post Office, Hongkong,
actual parties aplicated again are gene 9th September, 1868.
tally of a class which has nothing to lo and any fine imposed can scarcely touch
UNDER DESPATCH,
For Singapora, Penang, Mauritius and London-Par Nestor, on Sunday, the 7th instant.
Nov. 6, Clan Alpine, British steaner 1246, Hutcheson, Calvitta, Penang, and Singapore, Oct. 21, 27 and 28, 1500 cheats the 7th instant, at 3PM..
For Shanghae.-Per Mars, to-morrow, Opinn Jardine Mazussy & Co,
them.
There is but one way of dealing with the Chinese in these matters, and that is to take a leaf from their own book. The "security pidgin" plan is the keynote of this policy, and we are glad to see that'
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No. 1895-1
has been partially Medhust in his d quo-fan-demanda ney's aid as negociat eventually complied be glad wore it in that a similar cour Formosa. It was c poa but very recentl Bures us that our int are in good hands could be said of ever
WERE we not achi verbial anreliability furnished by the Ne should be considera statement which appl since to the effect th ter at Washington l that Finnce would Burlingame embass have expressed u and Prussia would n tries which would reci a hearty welcome. merely express a run give . Berthem "In conversation," said that he knew French government) treaty with China qi effected recently wit He added "that he would be respectfull European governm starting contradicti which French Dipl
to have hitherto e tained. Does it fo
the opinion of the merely the apparen of a finished diplom commit himself to: compliments, and a Rome does as the H
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THE S. S. Staunsá, reports having sighte on Onchocsi Puin, pusate and funnel vessel apparently s
Br the steamer Da particulars are to hand ing of the Sovereign from what the capti sel states, that he of ann or stars since therefore when actar where
struck ho quing off Osha, wh ward and Westwan reckoning ho manage little harbour or bi This was on Saturd When the Douglas the 27th, the dewa from the essel. round and went dou India,
aud found he the beach. The lite Daged to getintowass tus could not swing t god to hack in, and ded ship! In bauli of India bumped t# any very groat dun Fuochow, whera stu her cargo, and alt We have not heard salvage has been na
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In regard to the Foley of Kowloong
Warden named Phil
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been stunned by
cape of convicts at 1864, but could get soners. The first
committed for trial
Session of the Supr spoke to the fag being an old offer aoner biniself'admit Gaol for selling spir third and fourth p cold a and $5
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and convicted of h
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183.
THE following Noti by her Blajesty's Ci BRITISH CONSU
jesty's Minister at hereby publishes the accompanying 1 callonoy Sir RUTK regulating the col
Under insti
Бола
of Chinesa de jete may rosice der British protects
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Whereas many ous, who are or el Jeots, go to reside i of the Emperor vi rious diffenty exist British subjects f Chinese laws cl practical inconve
fro
to the-parties there rities of both poua, togigable, with a vi of brder and gov Bubjects of Chivis