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THE
MAIL.
HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.”
PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND WITH WHICH IS JANUARY, 1869,
VOL. XXV. No. 1743
AGENTS FOR THE SHINA MJIL
LONDON, F. AMAR, 11, Clement's Lano,
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET 30,
脫六月正年九十六百八千一英 HONGKONG,
New Advertisements.
FOR SALE,
Cork GOBDON & GORA, L2, HalTOVES STOVES STOVES.
bor I, E.C.-DATES HENDY & Co., 4 Old Jenery, Chesape AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GOUDON & GOTON, Mel- Hourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally: WHITE & BAORE, San Francisco ge
Arrivals,
Co. Amoy,
Jan. 6: Wilhelm, N. G. barque, 236, UI- rich, Newcastle, N.S.W., No. 3, 309 Lous Goal-MELVBERS & Co.
Apply to
L. FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, January 2, 1869.
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BONNETT & Co, EAVE received by latest arrivals. HR SADDLEILY, JACKETS, CAPS, white CLOTH for Riding Breeches, BUOT TOPS, Racing SPURS, &c., ds.
Horas RUGS, and an assortment of ge- ROTRI SADDLERY.
Also,
BUT BATS WREATHS, Jet JEW
"Gentlemen's 80ABFS, and colored and white Kid Gloves.
1.Wyndham Street, Hongkong, January 2, 1868.
Ex Mikado" and "Whitehall,"
MISS ROSE
A8 received a Choice Selection of French for BIKEADAT and CHRISTMAS PRE- and English Fancy GOODS, imiteble
Jan. 6, Gertrude, Brit ship, 666, Dawar, Shanghai, Dec. 20, General,Chinese,
Jan 6 Frederic, Belgian ship, F03, Ni-SENTS, also TOYS, in great variety aire Shanghai, Jan. 1, Cotton.-BORNO Co, LIMITED.
Jan 6 Broang Tuar, Brit steamer, 480, Pitman, Foochow, Amoy and Swatow, Jau 3, 4 and 5, General Dougz48 LAZBAIK & Oo.
Departures.
Jan. 6, Asa Eldridge, for Manila.. 6, Dunkeld, for Saigon.
8, Edith Banfield, for Saigon,
Passengers.
Quilting Serges, Heps, plain and printed Flanels, Prints, Calicos, Merino, and all the newest designs in Woollen GOODS.
Blaakota, Huckaback and Turkish Tow
Bath Blanketa, da, do
Ladies'
per last. Overland Mall, Children's Hats and Bonnets. Bilk Velvet, Velveteen, and Cloth Jack- ete, in the latest styles,
WELLINGTON STREET,
Opposite the Catholic Chapel. Hongkong, December 8, 1868...
NOTICE.
“THE. Undersigned having PURCHASED the Interest of the Wisch Break ARRIVED -Pet Kwang Thing, Miss Pun-kong and Ship Masters that he is prepared BARREY," begs to notify the Publis of Houg chard, Messrs Dering Smith, Kar, to furnish Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD Christeamster, Boach, European dook and
in various forms, to any part of the Co- 140 Chinese:
lunysaf
Shipping Reports.
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Also Ship BREAD of best quality and af low lates constantly on hund
or baked in quantities at short notice.
Aley Water, Batter, Sods and Suget BISUL ITS 1
Sby the Barrel, Tin or Pound, Also Corn and Bye. MEAL, HOMINT, CORN STARCH, BICARB, SODA, Sale- ratus and Croat TARTAR.
The North Gorman barque Wilhelms, from Newcastle, N.S.W., reports the first part of passage fine wealtor and light wind from N. Grossed the Equator on 30th Nov. in long, 168 R froto thahre und light, winds and calas till South of Formoss, then had strong hind from Northerly till lat Janu-Pound,
when had light wind till arrival in ary, port.
The Belgian
FLOUR of best Brauda constantly on hand supplied by the Barrel, Bag, Tin og
prompt attention.
CAKE of all kinde baked to order, The above is under the Superintendence, of Mr JONATHAN Parsons, and all orders Frederic, from Shang-forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at bat, reports: left Shanghai 1st January at Missra McEwen & Co.'s will recole Not winda strong from N. W. to NE dilloff Swation, light breeze easterly. On the 4th at midnight brought the vessel to, await- ing daylight to enter by Lysernoon bass Winds, buing Northerly and baffling pro- ceeded by Elstern Lena Chanuel; auchor- ed at Hongkong at 6 am. Passed steam- ship Fri King proceeding up Yang-tze-
në Biftish ship Gertryde, from Shang-
bat, reports fine weather and light variable
L. P. WARD. Hongkong, February 17, 1868.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
BOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
THE Undersigned has received in-
Auctions
PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned will sell by Public
Auction, on
TA
THURSDAY,
the 7th January, 1869, at 12 o'clock at his Sales Rooms, Commercial Bank, Buildings
1 Croquet Set.
300 feet gilt Maulding,
I case Needle Boxes, assted sizes. 50 boxes, ouch 3 gross Clay Pipes, 10. casks, such 4 duz. India Pale
Ale,
→196 pairs: Vases assorted.
5 gross red Ink..
20 Fire Grates,
100 doz, Egg Cups
25 dóz. Tamblara
29 bundles wbito Line,
31 bundles Log Line.
3 coils Hemp Packing
Anctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
CRAWFORD & Co. will sell
by Public Auction, in their Sales
Queen's Road, on
Rooms,
192
THURSDAY,
the 7th instant, at Noon, Sundry HOUSEHOLD. FURNI- TURE and EFFECTS, the property of officers of H. M. 73rd Ragt., who have loft the Colony.
TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery inoxion Dollars weighed at 7.1 All Lot with all fanits, and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer:
Hongkong, January 4, 1869.
HB, M. Gunboats HARDY
#DRAKE? will be.
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and
12 bundles, each ream Emery OLD BY AUCTION,
at the NAVA YARD, Hongkong, on
Cloth
..
· 3 colla-Deep-son Line
41 paira Bubber Boots. IT silk Hats,
13 Whalers' Lanoes.
cases, each 10.tins Bent's Crack-
TUESDAY,
the 9th February, 1869, (unless proviously disposed of by private agreement).
The Hardy is of 293 tons and 60 b. power. The Drake, 288 The following are the articles to be sold
10 doz. Cross and Blackwell's pot with each vessel, viɛ s
ted Meats.
One Lat of Sewing Needles.
8 Bats of first rate woollen and
linen Horse-clothing.
10 tins, Bath Chaps
40 bags Coffee, m
Crocisti, Picture Frames, Inkstanda
Deception Glasses, wooden Pipeaj.)
Knives, Clocks, etc. Watchstands, Courier Bags, Pocket
And,
(For account of the concerned,)
50 bandles, each 1000 Partridge Canos, ready packed for shipriont.
Alany Ex"Dunkeld,"
More or less damaged by sea water,
2 cases, pach 400 dozen & Lawn'
Handkerchiefa
Also,
Ex" Red Deer," More or less damaged by sea water, D. S. & Co, No. 3
10 copper Sheets 4 ft.+ft+ 10
With the "Burdy,"
Full complete.
No miasts or yards,
Anchors
112 Fathoms Cable.
40.
Awnings complete, with Iron Stan
chlong.
Davite
Dingy, 14 feet.
for 2 Boats.
-4 Uara and awning.
2 Downton'e Pumps (1 complete).
A pair of..30 Horse Power high pressure englass by Masers MAUBOLAY, SONS AND boilers, considerably worn but repairable. FIELD, in fair working order. A set of 3
Spare Gear,
Cylinder Cover, Cross Head; Eccentric Ring, Piston and Rod, ..
Propeller (brass),
Rod connecting, complete,
Feed pump rod,w Bilge to do. Slide
With the Drake." compilate
do.
Rigging do.
do.
Guide blocks,
4 ft.+ 2 ft.+ 2
Aiasts
"
Yarda
D. S. & Co. No. 4
6
D. B. & Co. No. 5
D. S. & Co. No. 1
21
10 copper Sheets 6 ft.+2. ft.+1 10.
+212
1 cask composition Nails (atero)
21 inches
Yellow Metal Stem-plates, 10
feet + 12 in. 14 în.
structions from the Executor to sell D.-S. & Co. No. 2
winds first part, afterwards strong gales by Public Auction, at the Residence of
froin NEwhich
20 Yellow Metal Stemplates, 10
Metal,
1 Anchor,
100 Fathoms Cable,
Awnings completo. Davits for 3 buats.
1 Dingy, 14 feet.
Oura
Downton's Famps.
1 in No. 1
All standing Sails, but square foresall,
A 40 Horse Power high presenre engine by Mesare, PENN AND SONS, in good work ing order.
#W#A÷+$5Q PRICE, $24 Per Annum.
STEAM FOR..... Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Suez, Maita, Marseilles,.
and Southampton; Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY'S SS. IN TRA- VANCORE," Captain C. H. EALLY, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Svegie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above placas, on TUESDAY, 12th January, 2
CARGO will be receive on board until Noon, and SPECIE until 4 EM on the 11th January
For particulara regarding Freight and leage, apply at the P. & 0. 9, N. Co. a Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS AND VALUB OF PAÖRADES ANR REQUIKED.
A written declaration of the Contents and Fate of the Packages for the Overland Houle must be delivered by the chippers to the Com is required by the Egyptian Government, and
pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, br with Parcels, and the Company do not huld! themselves responsible for any detentium or prejutics which may happen from incorrect.
ness on such declaration.
Chippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent.
O, S, N, Co.'s Office,
P.
Hongkong, January 4, 1869.
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Shipping.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The Dutch barque
"ZEPHYR"
Capt. Oosraux, will have quick despatch for the above ports. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & CO
Hongkong, December 23, 1869.
FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT.)' The British Barqne
"MELROSE,"
Captain KINDRED, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Hongkong, December 9, 1868.
JOHN BURD & 06.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The N. German barque
ALBATROSS, "
Capt. ODREN, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD' & Oo. Hongkong, December 15, 1868.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. To follow the Marie."
The British ship
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"GOLDEN HORN," Captain Rice, will have early. despatch for the above port, RUSSELL &Co. Hougkong, December 2, 1868.
For Freight, apply to
Notices to Consignees,
HE following cases have been landed and stared at the risk and expense of the Consignees, who are requested to take mmodiate delivery.
Ex Hoogly 31st October, 1868: VC 827-
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PACIFIO MAIL STEAM-SHIF
·COMPANY,
THROUGH U. S. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK.
HE Steamer Chini, Capt. E. R. WAI8AN, will be despatched for Yokohama and San Francisco, on the 16th January, 1860, A Steamer will have Shanghai ou or apphic sadre date, connecting at Yokobama
with above-named steamer.”
Passengers ticketed through to California, Mexico, Central and South America, the Atlantic S
States, and f to England or Franeo, both via York and by lines from Fa
and Aspinwall.
20
Return tickets issued at a reduction of
royage.
m the whole sizeant for the round
Connections are mane at Panama with
Steam Linea
1 case Armis...
C. BERTRAND,
Principal, Agenti
Hongkong, Decomber 9, 1868.
9. CATHERINE APOAR, TROMİ
SINGAPORE AND CALCUTTA ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named steamer are requested to send,
in their Bills of Lading for countersignature to the Undersigned, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ve sel will be landed and stored at Can-
inves' risk and expense.
·GIBB, LIVINGSTON & D Hongkong, January 2.1869 m.
"BANDA,” FROM LIVERPOOL. HE above named Vessel having arrived.
in Harbour, Consignees of Cargo by
upon the West Coast of Con-re requested to send in their Bibs of tral and South America, at Aspinwall with Lading to the Undersigned for gonuter the Royal West India Mail Line, Westgnature and take immediate delivery of India and Pacific Steam-ship Company their foods. (Limited) and the "French Transatlantic Company?" And st New York, with t
New York, with the Tickets issued
lastet util 81st Decem-the late W. GASHELL Esq, Nonfeet 14 in, + 16-in:, 64 oz The boilers of the vessel have boon take Yarious lines, to Europe
вате
FRIDAY,
the 8th January, 1869, at Noon, The whole of his Household FURNI
TURE, comprising Chairs, Tables,
ber, when we made Great Lama Island; Wyndham Street, on- wind now blowing strong, from the North- ward which compelled us to carry & strong press of Canvas to keep 'to windward until
moderated on the 3d. On
day hig Balized the British Suip Dartmouth, from Shanghai to New York, 3 days out
Couches, Sideboards, Whatnols, Lamps, Teapoys, Cutlery and Glassware, Mirrors, The steam-ship Kwang Tung, left Foo-: chow on Susiday the 3rd, Amoy 4th and Books, Oil Paintings, etc, etc., etc. Bundry Wines and Stores, I Revolver, Swatow the 5th January; she derate sionsuon and fair weather on the 1 Rifle, 1 Trauter's Rifle, 1 Parlour passage down. The steamer Douglas Rifle,
was
reports mo
in Amoy on the 4th and the Yesso in Swa-
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery taw on the bla H. M. gunboat Dwarf in Mexican Dollurs weighed at 7.1 7. was in dock at Foochow undergoing repaid, and the gunboat Cockchafer was in Swatow The Kisang Ting brings Treasure and Sun Grics na cargo,
New Advertisements
FOR SHANGHAI,
"TITAUA," Swill be despatched for the above port fo-morrow, the
Bow The steamer
7th instant, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, January 6, 1869,
FOR NEW YORK. The favorite American ship
MAGNET,"
Roary, Master, having the greater part of her cargo engag
ed, will load here, and at Whampsa, for the above port, and have quick despatch?
For Frei. ht or Passage, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, January 6, 1869.
FOR SWATOW, MOT & FOOCHOW. Tyran, till aborThe Steam-ship
“KHANG TUNG"
Captain FITMAN, will have immediate despatch for the
vaboysportsply to
For Freight or Passage,
JDOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, January 8, 1889.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
J. M. ARMSTRONG Auctioneer. Hongkong, January 8, 1869.
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GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION.
ANE CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction in their sales Rooms, Queen's Road, on
SATURDAY,
9th inst., at Noon,- The following GOODS, namely:-
(To be sold without reserve. 100 doz, men's Ringwood Gloves,
50 doz, men's woollen Mits.
25 doz men's Pauts.
2 doz. mien's Undershirts,
100 dor. men's Lambswool Half-
..
hose....
40 doz men's Regatta Shirts.
1000 yards fancy Tweeds
500 yards superfine Black Cloth.
All just arrived and of superior qua
lity.
Alao,
000 superior Tower Muskets. 500 Austrian Mnskets,
1600 bx Hall's best Gunpowder. 100 doz women's Merino Hose,
40 cases Boker's Bitters...
250 doz Farina's genuino Eau-de
Cologne.
A nicely sasorted collection of Flower and vegetable Seeds.
An Invoice of Ladies Belts, Hair Bands, Gold, Silver and Jet Dress Ornar
wenta
An Invoice of Hats of all the newest This patrons and the public generally TEiNE OF SALE-Casli before delivery
A. WHEELER: begs to announce to Shapes.
TERMS of SALE.Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer.
1 in No.
...out.
Spare Gear, Cylinder, Cover, Eccentric Ring (brasa),.. Piston:
+ 11
1
do. Itoù,
1 pair.
Propeller (brasa),
Hong) ong, January 5, 1869.
DOWRA & Co, will sell by Publić.
BAnction, on
Plumber block brasses,
V
7 in No. Red counecting complete, I Feed pump rod, "
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Bilgo do. do Blide
do.
3 Guide block, posame
1 A. B. PRICE, Nasal Storekeeper,
foba
TUESDAY, 12th January, 1869, at 11'o'clock A.M. on the Premises, Queen's Road West, Two doors West from the "London Inn."
Sundry Household FURNITURE Hongkong, November 27, 1868. Glassware, Crookory-ware, large Col lection of Engravings and Paintings, etc., eta, eta kate spa
TERMS OF SALE.—Cash before delivery
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.4.
Hongkong, January 5, 1869, 1ja
HE Undersigned has been instruct TH
ed to sell by Public Auction, on
FRIDAY,
the 15th day of January 1869, at 12 o'clock, at his Bales Roots, Commercial Batik Buildings.
All those Lots of LAND situate at SoWREWAN and registered in the Land. Office NA
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION.
SUBSCRIBES CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-Geo. F. HEARD, Esq.. Deputy Chairman JLIS MENZE. FEQ.
GORO J. HOLLAND, Hon. J. B. TAYLOR
Esq.
A. Joost, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNCANSOx,
-Esq.
Esq. W. H. FORRES, Esq. RIORARD ROWEIT, Inland Lot No. 105, containing in the. D. Saquon, Esq. Es whole 9,000 square feet..
And,
B. R. BELILIOS, Ban
Inland Lot No. 106, containing in the
whole 3,000 square feet.
Inland Lot No. 107, containing in the whole 9,000 square feet,
Hongkong,
Inland Lot No. 108, containing in the
Shanghae,
Juland Lot No. 118, containing in the
whole 2,500 square feet:
Inland Lot No. 137, containing in the
whole 3,000 square feet,
whole 4,000 square feet.
Managera.
for the following Steato-ship Lines: Cu- nard, Inman, National, General Transat- lantic Co... New York, and Havre Steam- ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet Co., New York and Bremen Stean-ship Co., and North German Lloyds,
Favorable arrangements have been made for through passengers, and freight to Ame- rica, from Caloutta, Peuang and Singapore, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Fouchew,
Through Bills of Lading given for Ports of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cen- tral and South America to as far as Valpa raiso, to Now York, Liverpool, Southampton and St. Nazaire, France.
Vessel will be lauded and stored at Cou- Cargo ingeding the discharge of the guess risk and expense
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, Jannary, 1860,
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Notices of Firms
NOTICE.
PHE Interest and Responsibility of Mr FREDERIGE PEDDER in our Birm ceases from this date.
H.D. BROWN & Co.. Anioy, December 31, 1868.. apr2
IR. FRANOIR CHOMLEY is à Partner in
ME
our Firm, which from this date will
Freight to United States payable in ad- be conducted under the Name of BROWN Fance in Mexican Dollars, or gu delivery & Co. in American Gold Coin with 8 per cent ad- ditional, at shipper's option.
For further inforination, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
GEO, F. BOWMAN, Agent
Shipping.
STEAM TO SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
REP.&O. S. N. Co.'s steara-ship will leave for the above. places at 9 a.m., on Thursday, the 7th inst.
W. MACAULAY,
Superintendent. Hongkong, January 4, 1809.
BANANA TORMOSA,”
VIUTOR KESSER, Est, Chief Manager, DAVID MACERAN, Esq. Port, LONDON BANKERS-London and County Bank
HONGKONG. INTEREST ASLOWED
After which, and at the same place, Uurrent Deposit Accounts at the rats will be sold
Inland Lot No. 123, containing in the whole 12,475 square feet.. Undersigned.
For further particulars, apply to the
TERMS OF SALE. One-half of the Pur-
of 1 cent, per annum on the daily
per balance, an
On Fixed Deposita For 3 months, 2 per cent per annum.
4 per cent. 5 per cent. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.
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Credits granted on approved Securities,
chase money to be paid on the fall of the and every description of Banking and hummer, and the balance on completion of Exchange businend transacted. the deeds of transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by the expenses
Property to be at the risk of the Pur chaser from the fall of the hammer.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer, Jag Hongkong, January 4, 1989,
that he is removed to No. 26, Queen's in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7. 1. 7. Road Central, (opposts LINE, URAWFOLD All lots, with all faults and errors of #Co's,) where he hops by attention to business to receive continuance of their description, at Purchaser's risk on the
fall of the hammer, patronage.
Hongkong, January 5, 1800, Hongkong, January 6, 1809,
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Drufts, granted un Loudon, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australis, America, Chins and Japan.
VICTOR KREISER Chuf Manager. Offices of the Corporationų,
No. I un' Road East, Hongkong, January 1, 1869. ##
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FOR YOKOBAMA. The British steamor * THALES," Captain J. Roskell, will have quick despatch for the above
H. D. BROWN & Co, Amoy, January 1, 1869.
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NOTICE. 17E have this day established ourselves at this Port as MERCHANTS AFF COMMISSION AGENTs under the arm of KRUMARNAOHER & CO.
J. KRUMMENACHER, R. RADECKER. Office No. 12, Stanley Street.
Hongkong, January 1, 1969,
NOTICE.
RD..O: CLARK retires from our Firm,
M. and Mr. MURAT FORDES, And
Mr D. BABBOOK are admitted Partners fndin this date.
RUSSELL & Ce.
july2
China, January 1, 1869.
HE interest and responsibility of Mr GEOBO WILHELM SCHWEMANN and of Mr RODOLPH HEINSEN in our firm cested un the 31st December 18-17, and 31st Dec ember 1868 respectively.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
P. & A. U. CAMAJEE & Co.
Agents. Hongkong, January 4, 1809.
Mr FERDINAND NISEN and Mr HEIN- BIOH HOPPIUS have this day been admitted FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
partners in our firm at Hongkong and in The A1 American barque
China, whish now consists of M GEORG PEKIN,
THEODOR STEMASEN, Mr WOLDEMAR NI W. F. SEYMOUR, Master, will sex; Mr AboLEY JOUST, Mr FERDI* JND have quick despatch for the Nissen and Mr HEINRICH HOPPE Fabove port, AAAAAAA
SIEMSSEN & CF For Fraight or Passago, apply to
Hongkong, January 1, 1889, OLYPHANT & Co.
upri Hongkong, December 28, 1968,
FOR NEW YORK. The British barqae -**-
GLENDOVEER," Captain WILSON, will load here and at Whampoa, and have im- mediate despatch for the abere port.
For Freight, apply to: 10.
HUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, December 23, 1868,
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NOTICE.
PHE Interest and Responsibility of Me and in our Firdi ecased
on the 30th June last..
Mr TOBIAS PIM, Mr WILLIAM NUDEI OLMSTED and Mr H. Sarove GEARY BTE authorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong. and China from this data egna undi OLYPHANT & Bone ©Hongkong, October 6, 1885,