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CHINA
MAIL.
PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND W"TH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST,”
VOL. XXIV. No. 1739
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MJIL. LONDON:-F. Alean, 11, Clement's "Lane,"
Lombard Street. GEOROR STREET, 30, Cornhill Gurses & Gore, 121, Hol born Hill, E.C. BATES HENDY & Co., 4 Old Jewry, B.C.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND CORDON & GOTCH, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte, generally: Wars & BAUER, Say Franciscs CHINAuto, Drows & Co, Amoy
Arrivals
, from Whatipo
Departures.
Dec. 31, Cutreder for Ramon
91, Stirling, for New York, 31, Sophifa, for
New advertisements
· UNION INSURANCE
OF
CHARED No. 2082 200 and 1907, bave
been placed in the hands of the Socely
base
For SALE Sealed Tendors for
~||~/CLARAT-A HONGKONG, THURSDAY
of the same marked "Tender for: Share!
No. will be received mit Friday, 15th January, 1869.
By order of the Board of Diretore,
ROT WATMOKE,,
Secretary
Hongkong, December 8te 1863
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
THE Dividend of $800 per share declared
at the first Extraordinary General MEETING held on the 1st Int and con firmed at the second Extraordinary General Meeting held on the 16th lust, will be payable at the HosGEON AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORFORATION, on and after the Sist lustant
Shareholders are requested to apply at the office of the Company, No. 39, Queen's Road, for Warrants.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,
General Managers. Hongkong, December 29, 1868.
jană
BY PER, ISSION OF THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENT.
WILL be published at the "Argus" YY Office, in the course of three weeks, the Report of the Commission Etquiry i into the PENANU KIOPS, rugether with the Proceedings of the Committee, Evi- dence, &c.
intending Subscribers are requested to register their orders without delay at the "China Moi!" Oflice in Hongkong, as but a limited number of the Report will be for. sale.
The Report will occupy about 150 Foois- cap folio pages, enclosed in a neat wrapper, and will be sold at the rate of $3 for a single copy and a reduction of 50 cents upon each additional copy purchased.
L. T. DE MELLO, Publisher. Poming, December 1, 1868.
jano
EMPLOYMENT WANTED, by young
MAN, (English) aged 30, of business habits, and several years experience in Hongkong. Apply by letter, "A. B.C.," care of Office of this Paper.
Hongkong, Deveniber 26, 1868,
N and after Jammary 1st, 1869, and until further notice, the Price of lus
to all Porelasers will be Three couts per pound.
Ice House,
H. WHARA, Agent Tudor Co.
Hongkong, Hoo, 20, 1308.
THE HONGK^NG, CANTON
7ja
AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY
1
LIMITED,
NOTICE.
HE Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING. of Shareholera of this Company will be held at the Office of the Coumans,
Victoria, Hongkong, on Wednesday, the 20th day of Jaunary next, at 3-o'clock in the atternITION, for the purpose of receiving the statement of accounts with the Report of the Direc
tors, and of declaring a Dividend.
By order of the Board of Directors;
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co.
General İgente.
Hongkong, December 23, 1808.
20ja
THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAU STEAM-BOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
HE Transfer books of the Company will be closed from the 4th day to d 19th day of Jaunary next inclusive."
By order of the Board of Dir,ctora,
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co.
General Agents. Hongkong, December 28, 1968, 104
New Advertisements.
EXCURSION TO SAN CHOAN AND BACK
CONSECRATION OF THE CHAPEL ERECTED OVER THE GRAVE
OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER.
HIS ocremony of consecration will take
New Advertisements.
LOTTERY.
TWO. DRAWING-ROOM SELF-ACTING ORGÁNS. HE above are very fine lnstrumenta, 1
apd Ian Ornament to a Drawing Room 100 chances at $5 each. They are ou view. on tho' premises, 68 and 60, Wellington street, up to the date of drawing 24th December, 1968, at 1 o'clock p m., provid
umeri borcafter. Persons desirous of being
place on a Sunday in January, to being the lattery be filled up. present thorest, will be kind enough to leave their ones with Me De Souza & Co Hollywo It is iotoné
Hongkong, December
mer from
JUZA Diastary.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, beg all attention to their new GUODS for the Season, received per recent arrivals.
For Christmas Tables.. Mluce Meat, Muscatels, Rains Crystallized Fru Corrauts, Plum Puddings. Rich Cakes, Dessert Biscuits." Change, Lemon and Citron Poel. Fricassées de Grenouilles.
Pork Buffets Truffled Sausages.
V Kitewalt, Venison, Sklikon. rules, Vanila, Boubaris,
Pries Dessert Fruits. Rone Water Crackers.
Cheddar, Albert and Stilton Cheess
A Boar's Head,
Kruga Champagne ?
Glenlivat Whiskey. Forts, Sherries, Bass. Liqueurs in grest, variety (ilman's Stores of first rate quali
For the Children,
A splendid assortment of Toys, Boss briztuan Pope Oralinents...
Gamics and Books of Games. Illustrated Gift Books, Rocking Horses Dragées. A Child's Swing
For Christmas and New Year's Gifts.
Parian Statuettes. Periane Case:S.
Dressing Cases:
Writing Cases. Flower Vagra.
Highly-bound and vatrated Books. Stereoscopes, Slides and Boxes, Faucy boxce of Bonbons.
· Photographic albums.
Cigar Magazines and Cases. Pipes and Cigar Tubes.
&c.,
Jc.
In General New Stock.
Sporting Gear of all kinds. Shooting Coats and Boots Razing and other Saddlery and
Whips.
Irous.
First prize, largo Organ; second, amall
F. DA CUNHA & Co. Hongkong, December 7, 1868. FLY MONŰTosto
LIE Undersigned having PURCHASER the Interest, of the WANDHI STEIN BAERKY Legs to gufy the Public of Hong hong and Ship Masters that lie is prepared to furhah Daly Supplies of Soft BREAD szevampyemamus, to boy, part of the Co- Long
Also Ship BREAD of best quality and at iowate sonstantly on hand or baked in
quantitis: Pat ekort notice,
Also Water, Butter, Seda Sud Suger- BISUT ITS by the Barral, Tie or Pound.
Also Dora and Rye MEAL, HOMINY, CORNSTARCH, BIDARD. SODA, Sale ratus and Cream TARTAR
FLOUR, of best Brands constantly on hand supplied by the Bartol, Bag Tin or
Pourt
CAKE of all kinds baked to order.
The above is under the Superintendence of Mr JONATHAN PARSING, and all orderi forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at Messrs MADEWED Do.'s will receive propipt attention.
LPWARD. Hongkong, February 17, 1868.
Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION,
ANE, URAWFORD & Co. will gall by Public Auction, in their Sales Rooms, Queen's Road, on
SATURDAY,
2nd Jan, 1869, at Noon- The following GOODS, namely An Invoice of Coward's Gilman Stores, colding Durham Mustard, Salad Dil Vinegar, Pickles, Sauces, French Capers, Lemon Syrup Tart Fruits, Jama, Candied Peel, Currante, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, Arrowroot, Oatmeal, Maccaroni, Hetriuge, Bacon
A few pieces Trowsering.
50 Lefaucheux Revolvers, 6-Shooters.
Etc.,
etc.,
etc. TERMS OF SALE--Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults: and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, December 30, 1808. ja
H. B. M. Gunboats HARDY” and "DRAKE" will be
CCLD BY AUCTION,
at the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, ou
TUESDAY,
the 0th February, 1500, (unless previously disposed of by private agreempat).
The Hondy is of 233 tons and 60. power.
1
The Drk 238
40 The following are the articles to be sold with each ycseul, viz-
With the "Bardy."
Пull complate:
No masts or yards.
2 Anchors.
112 Fathoms Cable.
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91ST DECEMBER, 1868.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION:
AMMERT, ATKINSON: & Co. have received instructions to soll by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 2nd Jan, 1869, 11 clock A.M., at their Sales Room Queen's Road Central.
For averunt of whom it may concern,)
Ex Dunkeld, from London BXC in diamond) 938,pus bals contining 20 pairs Scarlet Blank ats, of 10.103; 5 pairs Oryen Blake of 101ba (Han her) 1,0; 10, droe Fales GAC Contating pieces 81 lb. Chey+ Shings,
Althmore or less dannoyed by sea water.
TEMS OF SALM. Cash before delivery, in Mexican Dollars weighed at.1/7.. Hongkong, December 30, 1868.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
J
2
LOUSEHOLD FURNITURE. ANE CRAWFORD & Co. have been favored with instructions to sall by Public Anotion at the Quartors of Lens, Col. Hmar, Spring Gardens, on TUESDAY,
5th January, 1869, at Noon,- Sundry Household FURNITURE and EFFECTS, the property of thet Gentleman and of other Officers the are leaving the Colony, say
Wardrobes, Writing Desk Tables, Sideboards, Now Rugs Crockery, Glass ware, etc., ele.
Aleo, That Splendid Bay Arab Olarger be- longing to Lient, Cpl. High Stands fire!
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed, at 7. 1. 7. All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at Purchaser's risky on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, December 28, 1868 2ja
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BA+-+SER
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES SERVIORS MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGEKIES IMPERIALES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, RATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ,
ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,
MARSELLES;
ANN
નખાનાના
BOMBAY, ADE THE
HE Company subskip
TRICE, Commandant,
leave this Fort for the
MAILS, PASSENGERS,
CARGU, Sujiday, Jenuary thy st.
Cargo and Space will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marnelles for the principal places of Europe.
Cargo
of the 2nd Justaut, Space and will be received on board until 4 Parcels fit, EM, of the 2nd Ingrant. (Parcels te not to be sent on board they must be left at the
Agency's
For Particulars reg
regarding Freight and Passage apply at the Company's offes," Hougkong CONTENTS AND VALUE. OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED
Agent.
C. BERTRAND, Prines Hongkong, December 28, 1808.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY.
THROUGH E.-2. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK.
HE Steamer China, Capt. E. R. WAAR, will be despatched for Yokohatda and Francisco, on the 16th January, 1869. A Steamer will leave Shanghai on or Sith above named glomer aboite dame date, connecting at Yokohamon
PUBLIC AUCTION. HE Undersigned has received instruc-San
tious from the Administrator of state of the late Cubs BUE VOJE WAŋra, dɛocised, to sell t Public Auction, on
the
WEDNESDAY,
the 6th day of January, 1869, at 12 o'clock, on the prontizes.—
The GROUNDS, MESSUAGES and PREMISES situate in Hollywood Road (a short distance to the westward of Blesses De Souza's Printing Office, known as section of Inland Lot No. 55.
Atev,
Passengers lokaled through to California, Mexico, Central and South America, the Atlantic States, and to England or France, both via New York and by lines from Pa- naros aud Aspinwall.
Return tickets issued at a reduction of
10% upon the whole amount for the round royage.
Connections are and at Panama with Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Cen- tral and South America, at Aspinwall with the "Royal West India Mail Line," "Weat Immediately after, will be sold on the (Limited) and the French Transatlantic
India and Pacific Steam-ship Company," Premises, the GROUNDS, MESSUA-Company And, at New York, with the GES and PREMISES, situate in Holly-various lines to Europe Tickets issued wood Road, Taipingshan, (a short dist for the following Stern-ship Lines: Cu- ance to the westward of the Chinese nard, Inman, National, General Transat-
C.
Temple) known as Inland Lot No. 256lantic Co., New York and Hayre Steam- ship Co., Hamburg and American Packat Co., New York and Bremen Steam-ship Co., and North German Lloyds.
For further particulars, apply to the Undersigned.
Favorable arrangements have been made TERMS OF SALE One-half of the for through passengers and fraight to Amie- purchase money to be paid on the fall of rica, from Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, the hammer, and the balance on comple- and, from Swatow, Amoy and Foochow tion of the deeds of transfer, the expenses of Mexico and on the West Coast of Con- Through Bills of Lading given for Porte of which to be paid by the purchaser.tral and South America to as far as Valps- Property to be at the risk of the purraise, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton
and St. Nazairs, France,
Awnings complete, with Iron Stan- chaser from the fall of the hammer,
chions,
Davits for 2 Boats.
1 Dingy, 14 fret.
4 Cars and Awning.
2 Downton's Pumps (1 complete).
A pair of 30 Horse Power high pressure Mantelpiece, Grates, Feudera and FILE, in fair working order. A set of | engines by Messrs. AlAUÐSLAY, SONS AND hoilers, considerably worn but repairable. Spore Gear. Cylinder Cover, Cross Heirl
Overland Trunks, Railway Falises. Croquet Sots, Athletic Gear,
Perfumery and Brushes.
Wall-papers in large variety, Sheet Lead, Stem-plates. Electro-Plate in good selection,
A large lavoice of Standard Works. Novels, Books on Athletics, &c. Fashionable Collars, Ties & Scarves. Carpets, Rugs, and Curtains, Sticks and Umbrellas, Twerda, Coatings and Flannels,
Anil,
Many other seasonable GOODS. Bongkang, December 9, 1868.
SAIL-MAKING.
jos
AWCETT & Co., having secured the
services of an experienced bail-Maker,
Eccentric King,
Piston and Roe,
Propeller (brass),
་་་
1 in No.
1
Rad connecting, complete,
Fred pamp rod,
Bilgo v d
Slide
"do.
Guide blocks,
With the "Drake,?! Masts complete. Yards
dlo, Rigging do,
1. Anchor. 100 Fathoms Cable. Awnings complete.
Davits for 3 brats.
1 Dingy, 14 fuel
3 Oars,
2 Downton's Panips.
1
27
All standing Sails, but square forezuil,
A 40 Borne Power high pressure engine ing order.
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PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steam-ship
"YESSO,"
Captain ASHTOs, will leave for the above porta, on Sai turday, the 2nd January, 1869, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.: Hongkong, December 30, 1868.
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FOR SINGAPORE.
The Brit. Steam-ship SAKURA, Captain BaLey will have
FOR HIOGO,
The 1st class North German ME *** HIERONIMUN SE BEN, Master will be patched on the 1st January.
reight apply to
W PUSTABLE GÖS Hongkong, December 94, 1868;
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 Anerican barque
"PEKIN WF. SEYMOUR, Master, will Have quick despatch for
above pork
For Fright of Passage,
OLYPHANT & Co.
· Hongkong, December 28, 1988."
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. The British Barque
"LUTA,"
472 Tons Register.
Apply to
01BB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong December 26, 1866.
NEW YORK: 158 h barque
LENTOYEER,"
Captain WILSON, will load hore and af Whampoa, and have ims
imediato despatch for the above port. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 23, 1663 ***
PUR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The Dutch barque
"ZEPHYR,"
Capt. Desruum, will have quick despatch for the above porta” For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. tf
Hongkong, December 23, 1868.
FOIL FREIGHT OR CHARTER
The British barque
"NEPTUNE,"
R. I. BUESNEL, Master, of 287 tors Register, carrying capacity
6,500 picula.
For further particulars, apply to
ROB. S WALKER & Co. Rongkung, December 19, 1868,
FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT.) The British Bargaa
"MELKOSE,"
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 26, 1868,
Freight to United States parable in ad- vance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery jnn6in American Gold Coin with 8 per cent s
ditional, at abipper's option.
•
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
Count or DiRESTORE. Chairman, GEORGE JOUN HELLAND, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Geo. F. HAND, Esq, W. II. Fonur, Eng. James B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SARSOON, Esq.
Eey,
A. JOGST, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, AS. P. DUNDANSIN,
Esq.
Esq.
JULIUS MENEE, Esq.RICHAUD ROWETE, Esq" And
E, R. BELILIOS, Eaq, Managers.
!
Hongkong,.. Shanghae,
VICTOR KRESSER, Esq. Chief Manager,
Bunk,
DAVID MACLEAN, Esq.
For further information, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent.
Shipping.
COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGBRIES IMPERIALES,
The Company's steamer "PHASE," Captain HissTx, will be dis patched for Shanghai shortly
after the arrival of the next French Mail, . BERTRAND, Principal Agent, Hongkong, December 28, 1868.
COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES DIA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.
The Company's steamer
bUPLEIX,"
Capt, NoRL, will be dispatch ed for Yokohama, shortly
LONDON BANKERS.-London and County | after the arrival of the next French Mail.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED
N Currant Deposit &erounis at the rate
are prepared to MAKE or REPAIR SAILB Rt by Mesars. PES AND SCNs, in good wote of 1 per cent. por annum on the daily j
very reasonable ratea.
Hongkong, Decembar 10, 1865.
FOR SALE AT EAST POINT, Complete unsortment of Lowmoor and Thornycrois PLATE, and Sheet IRON, BAR, RUD, Angle 1RON and IVETS. Double Shear, Spring and Blister STEEL, in round, squire and Eat bars, Babhits METAL, Muntz Yellow METAL, Copper PLATES, Rods and Pipes. Gas FITTINGS ofevery description. BolefTUBES, Pres Bure GUAGES. FILES, PACKING and all kinds of Engineer's Supplies.
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1803,
mario
The hollers of this vessel have been takap pelti
Spare Gear. Cylinder Cover,
1 in No. Eccentric Ring (brass),... I
balance.
Du Fixed Deposits
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
+2
33
6
"}
4 per cent.
12
19
per cont... LOCAL BILLS DIacocktED.
JJ
Piston.
do. Rad,
1 Pimber-block brazzes, 1 pair. Propeller (brasa),
1 in No. Kod connecting, complete, A
Feed pump rod,
Guide blook,
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Bilge do. to. Slide
1
do.
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A. H. PRICE, Naval Storekeeper. Blongkong, Noveniber 27, 1868.
Credits granted un approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Ensope, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,
No, L, Queen's Read East,`·
Hongkong, June 17, 1868
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C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, December 26, 1808.
STEAM TO SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW. HE P. & U. Co.'s B. S.
"OADIZ,"
will have quick despatch for the above porta.
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent.
Hongkong, December 28, 1868.
FOR SHANGHAI.
The stoniner
"TITAU,"
despatch
will have immediate for the above port. For Freight or Passage, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
Hongkong, December 20, 1808.
Captain KINDRED, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong, December 8, 1868.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The N. German barque
"ALBATROSS,"
tf
3 Capt. OUKEN, will have quick
desputeli as above.
For Freight, apply to
- AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
Hongkong, December 15, 1868,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, Tu follow the "Marie,”--
The Britah ship
tf
"GULDEN HORN," Captain Rics, will have early despatch for the above port.
For Freight, apply to
KUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1868.
FOR NAGASAKI. *The A1 British schooner
UITY OF NIAGARA,” MITCHELL, Master, having en gaged the larger portion of her Carge, will meet with quick despatch.
For Freight, appy to
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1808, te
Notices to Consignees.
HE following cases have been landed and stored at the risk and expense of the Consignees, who are requested to take immediate delivery.
Ex "Hoogly." 31st October, 1888. VO 827.
1 case 'Armi.
C. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent.
Hongkong. December 9, 1868.
NOTICE
PHS Interest and Responsibility of
LA NEZINOR in Our Firin ceased
on the 30th June last.
MY TOBIAS PAM, MP WILLIAM NISBET ULMSTED and M: H. SEYMOUR GEARY are authorized to sign our Firm in Hongkang and China from this date.
OLYPHANT & Co, Rongkong, October 6, 1868,