Port
Shipping.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The Air. Ship
"SHIRLEY,”
Captain FERGUSON, will have quick despatch for the above
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, January 29, 1889.
Notices to Consignées.
Notices of Firms
NOTICE.
E have authorized Mr CLABS BUDDE W to sign our Firm from this date.
DREYER & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1868.
NOTICE..
if THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr
FREDERIOR PEDDER in our Firm cesses from this date,
THE CHINA MAIL.
For Sale.
VIELFELD & ZACHARIAE H4 New Style of
AVE received by the last mail the
PIPE
now in use by ALL
men of fashion, and as only a few have come into their BANDS
early orders for the saine are solicited.
A well cloaked Alas, smokors Articles,
D. BROWN & CO. Amoy, December 31, 1
1868,
Bprz
such as Carved Cigarholders; Briar-root FRANCIS, OTCHLEY is a Partner in Pipca; Havana Cigars (choice brands); No. and stored at fie risk and expense of Mouf Arus, which from this date win 2 and 3 Manila Cigars and Cheroots of the
HE following cases have been lauded
31st October, 1868.
the Consignees, who are requested to take Immediate delivery.
Ex!! Hoogly
1 vase Arins, Bx" Cambodge," 2d February, 1869.
1'crae Chemicals. Ex Dennai," 13th March, 1869.
Troase Stationary.
OFC 15985.
FTC 436
O. BERTRAND, Principal Agent Hongkong, March 17, 1809.
CONSIGNEES of: Cargo per Company's
Steam-ship Donnu," are request edito pand in their Bills of Lading, for countersignature, and to take delivery of their Goods before the 11th Instant, or they will be landed and stored at their risk and expense.
finest quality, in boxes of 200 and 500) each; Smoking
Tobaccos (choice brande) CI- garett Paper, Tobacca Ponches, Flints, apr2c., &c., c.
be conducted under the Name of BROWN & C..........⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀ H. D. BROWN &
Amoy, January 1, 1869.)
NOTICE,
Co.
RD. OCLARK retires from our Firm, MED. retires, froREs and
Mr E. D. BARBGUE are admitted Partners. from this dute,
RUSSELL & Os China, January 1, 1869.
⠀⠀C BERTRAND, FOD
Frincipal Agent.plete
Hongkong, March 8, 1860; -
BARQUE BENEFACTOR," Yo NEW YORK, ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- Jhained Vetsel are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for canntersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees risk and expense.
SMITH, ARCHER & Co.
Hongkong, March 1, 1669.
A “ZIHA,” FROM LONDON: YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
named vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate de- livery of thoir Gouds. Cargo impeding the discharge of the versol will be landed and stored at Consignees? risk and expense,
No Claims for Damaged Goods or short delivery of parts of packages or cases will be allowed after the Cargo has left the
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, March 8, 1860.
NOTION TO UONSIGNEES, HE following cases are now stored in the P& OB. N. Co.'s Godown-at 'the'ezpense and risk of the Consignees who
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
july2
FOUR first class Cargo BOATS, all in
good order with Sails and tear com
tradate Average burthen, 800 pícnis ench Apply todo Aku
MORGAN LAMBERT & Co. Hoogkong, March 12, 1669.
FOR THE RACES.
SAYLE & Co., VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
HONG KONG
HAVE RECEIVED 4X MAJL STEAMER.
Large assortment of MILLINERY,
BONNETS, and HATS, of the latest fashions.
A Choice assortment of SILK, MUS- LIN, and GRENADINE, for Evening Wear,
A fine assortment of new French FLOW.
are requested to take immediate delivery. ERS, HEAD-DRESSES and FEATHERS.
"China" 30th January 1869,
S, HOM I 1 case Catalogues.
11 Ex “ Kangoon," 2nd January 1869. Messrs Labhart & 1 case Leather Ware.
Co., Manila Messre
& 1 case Buoka & Staty..
MESATE
On Mauila)
Ex "Orissa," 24th August, 1863,
Mesars Labbart &
A large assortment of now TRIM
MINGS and FRINGES in all colors.
& {1.care Menufd. Goods,
Ladies and Gentlemen's Kid (0- in white and colore, all sizes.
cascu Books and Ma- nufactured Goods,
W: MACAULAY, Superintendent.
Co Manila. Labhart &
Oo, 411,
Hongkong, Tebruary 26, 1889.
Join
Notices of Firms.
BE Firm of Messrs. GIB, LIVINGSTON & Co. of Hongkong, is instructed to ascertain the whereabouts of DON RAFAEL THEGOBAS, 18 years of age, native of Gua temala, in Contral America, to impart to him a matter in which he is concerned. He is therefore requested to apply to the above
*Hongkong, February 5, 1869.
6-t-m.
MRS. H. DAVID is authorized to sign
date
vur Firm per procuration from this
E. D. SASSOON & Co. Hongkong, March 1, 1889.
apl
WAHL NOTICE, HAVE this day established myself as a PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE AD JUNTER and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT.
OʻLANGDON DAVIES, Hongkong, July 1, 1868,
NOTICE.
Also a fresh supply of Russian Cigarettas.
HONGKONG,
Queen's Road, 88 & 90. SHANGHAE,
Canton Road, fi, Hongkong, February 16, 1860.
New Advertisements.
STEAM TO SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s 8.8.
FORMOSA,"!: will leave for the above places at 8 AM, DE TUESDAY, the 23rd instant,
W. MACAULAY;
Superintendent.
23mar
Hongkong, March 20, 1869.
HOME, SWEET HOME !!! FREE PASSAGE
ENGLAND,
H, M. S. B.. PERSEUS?!
QUICK DESPATCH
THE Officers of the above Ship are in want of a few Smart Young Hande s Servanta...
NB-None but those of very good cha rastor read apply.
Immediate application necessary. Hongkong, Macoli 22, 1859.
mar26
HONGKONG AMATEUR THEA- TRICAL SOCIETY.
ON
MONDAY,
20th Marek,
will be perfornied at the LUSITANO THEATRE,
The Farce
TICKLISH TIMES,”
The
After which. lesque. Extravaganga -
"FARIS"
ΟΣ
VIVE LEMPRIERE.
Doors open at 8.30, commencé at 9 o'clock.
Boxes, ... Stalls,
New Advertisements.
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
New Advertisements.
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
No. 1806-MARCH 22, 1869,
Cherry Island & S. W. dipping; long. (at 7b. 63m. 498, appt. time), 169.67.45, course by compass N.W. by N. N., 3m. per bour till 11.50 a.m.-sighted discolored water and immediately after saw the bottom quita
THE Fortnightly Market Circulars public alongside; sounded 10 fathoms and lished by the CHAMBER, will in future 11 fathoms; toked and stood off the shoal; NOTICE is hereby given that the Ordi ho deliverable from the Office of the Under-in observation at noon 11 South; long.
Half Yearly Meeting, of the sigued from 10 A.x. of the morning preced-brought forward to Noon 169.63.45 Shareholders of this Society, will be held Ing the steamer's departure. The Circulars Chron., passing Bashee Sun. at the Head Office, Hongkong, on THURS are at the disposal of non-Members, on ap- BAY, the most day of April proxime, it Splication to the Secretary, who will furnish Nov. 22d 1863; Pilot left, the ship eff
The abip Falcon reports-Left London delock of the Directors, together with
P.M., for the purpose of receiving particulars of cost, e
Start, Nov. 26; crossed the Equater, Dec. a statement of accounts
20; passed the Cape of Good Hope, Jan. to 31st December,
21, 1869; passed St. Paul's, Feb. 1; pas- 1868.
sed N. W
Cape,
Feb. 13; Sandalwood Is By order of the Board of Directors,
ROBERT WATMORE,
Secretary. Hongkong, March 10, 1869, aprit
CANTON,
NOTICE.
J. W. WOOD,
Secretary.
Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 2, 1569.
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS, COMPANY LIMITED.
land, 20th Feb. The following ships were spoken on the passage:Jan. 26, British slip Weathersfield, Liverpool to Bombay, out 70 days; feb. 13th, British ship Hor
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF NOTICE-On and after the first day of maxidus, Cardiff to Japan, out 98 days
March next, the office of this Com- Feb. 28, passed ship Taitsing, London to pary, situated over the HONGKONG DIS. Shanghai barque Eastern Queen, Leadin PENSARY will be closed. Letters can how-to Japan, out 112 days; barque Charmian, ever be left, as heretofore in a box placed London to Shanghai, out 114 days
Had very heavy S.. gale for lo days after for the purpose within the same building.
The Company's Stook of Chandeliers and leaving, and long protracted calins from other Fittings will, after the above date, be the Ombay pasange up. on view at the premises of Mesars LANE, CHAWFORD & Co., Queen's Road.
A. NEWTON, Manager. Hongkong, February 18, 1869.
PRATA BOTEL Praya Central, (near the P. & 0. Co.'s
What
THE Transfer Books of the Society will be closed from the 18th day of March, to the Fat day of April 1869, both days in cluded, during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.
By order of the Board of Directors,
ROBERT WATMORE,
Secretary. Hongkong, March 10, 1869.
april
GREAT REDUCTION. Closing of Business THE Undersigned, who is closing his bu siness in May neat, begs most rea pectfully to offer to the public, his large aslection of Photographs, at the following low rates, ap opportunity that should not be lost patrona wishing to have copies from their negatives can have them at greatly reduced rates.
Viows in set of 50 each;
$20. Views in set of 25 each,... $12.50
W. P. FLOYD. Hongkong, March 12, 1869.
tf.
HONGKONG HOTEL
FROM this date the Management of the Hongkong Hotel is placed in charge of Mr GEORGE, B. Porrs, to whom all com- munications should be addressed.
LEE A FONG, Lessee.
Hongkong Hotel, March 8, 1869.
tf
"STAG HOTEL.
Queen's Road, Hongkong,
EDMUND R. HOLMES,
GRAND PHOTOGRAPHIC RAFFLE,
P
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BE Proprietors, in opening the above Establishment, hope by strict atten- tion in business to merit a share of the Public Patronage.-
Board and Lodging on reasonable terms. Tablo d'Hote every day, at 9 A.M., 1 P.M andr. Single Meals may be had on the shortest notice, at all hours. Wires und Spirite of the best quality,
N.B.Two first-class American Billiard Tablos.
FRANCIS & SIMONS, Proprietors. Hongkong, February 26, 1889.
#B
ti
MESSRS, KOSS & Co. that they had established thoussives EG to inform the public of Hongkong
TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS. on the premises hitherto occupied by Mesara LADAGS, UELKE & Co.
Having secured the services of an expe- rienced European Cutter, and also having received per late arrivals a very superior stock of NOW GOODS, of the intest pat-
terus, they are prepared to meet all the re- quirements of the present sosson.
S. S. Ganges left Shanghai, March 17th ato am.; at 8.30 am, passed a Dutch schooner showing Commercial Code signals N.1.C.R., and requesting to be reported, bound in; ut 9 am, off Lightship, passed S. S. Sunde, bound in. Had on leaving light N. W. winds and thick misty weather. In Formosa Channel light Westerly winds, with much thunder and lightning and tor rents of rain.
From off Amoy to Hong- kong fine weatlier; arrived at Hongkong, March 20th, at 3.p.. At Ba.m. 20th, of Capoli Point, passed a large barque-rigged screw steamer bound N.E.
Cargo per Ganges
485 balus Rilk for Europe: $500,000 Treasure for Bombay, &c.
168 pkgs. Sundries for Hongkong.
MEMO. OF CHARTERS AND SETTLEMENTS,
Since 6th March, 1869, AMDE, Rues, barqne, 200 tons, On the berth for London at £3.10 per ton
AMBER WITCH, Brit. barque, 333 tons,
Swatow to London at £5.17.6 per ton.
SOUTHERN CROSS, Brit, barque, 592 tons, Manila to London at £3.11 per ten for Sugat, £3.1 for Coffee and Measurement Gruoda, 4 per ton for Hamp; 5 per ton extra if from Zebu.
Ango, Brit, barque, 302 tous, Saigon to Europe at £3.17.6 per ton.
SALAMANDER, N G. barque, 324 tone,
Cape St. James f. c., if laden at Saigon. for Europe, £3.13 per ton; if at Bangkok, AMARANTI, N. G. barque, 400 tona,
A large stook of Ready-made CLOTH-4 per ton.
hand.
OF 6000 PHOTOGRAPHS OF HONG-ING, of the latest Eashions, always on Singapore to Havre at £3.10 per ton.
KONG, PTO, ETC., ETC,
LL Prizes Highest Prize 50 Photo-
grapha; Lowest Prize 12 Photographs, at $5 per Chance.
Performance to
AL
818. $3.
Will take place on or about the 12th of April
noxt:
The Undersigned, who is about leaving
KOSS & Co., Queen's Road Central.
Hongkong, February 5, 1869,
BILLIARDS,
BOWLS, AND
NOTICE.
BAR.
Lista are lying at the HONGKONG AND UNITED CLUBS, and at Mosera LANA, CRAW-Hongkong, at an early date, begs to return roud & Co.'s, where a plan of the Thear his sincere thanks to his Patrous, for past
HE ORIENTAL BAR, BILLIARD ROUMB, tre may be soon, and Tickets obtained. favours; is compelled to leave Chius this and BOWLING ALLEYS, having becon
REGINALD D. STARKEY, Summer for Europe.
Hon. See,
aver.milurged and fitted up in a very superior Bega to remind the public that the aver style unequalled by any in the Colony, the Hongkong, March 22, 1889.
27mirage price of the above Raffle is only about
36 cente each a chance that will not again printos Re-open the above on Monday, be offered in this Colony; on the contrary and the public, and trust with civility, 11th January, 1860, to their friends Photographs will advance in price, and fall
· BRÍTISH SHIP “FALCON,” TROM LONDON. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
OLD DOMINION, Amer. ship, 695 toni, Hence to San Franciscu, $3,500 in full.
AGNETTA & CONSTANCIA, Dut. barque, 466 tons, On the barth for Sourabaya.
NEPTUNK, Brit. barque, 287 tons, Renco to Singapore, $680 in fuil.
GUINEVERE, Brit, ship, 878 tons, Saigon to Yokohama, private terms.
NORTEFLEET, Brit. ship, 376 tous, Saigon
to Yokohama at 47 conts per picul.
BLACK PRINCE, Bit. ship, T0 tons, Saigon to Hongkong at 35 cents per picul, if to Yokohama, 50 cents per picul.
DOM PEDRO 11., Brit. Barque, 244 toni,
On the herth for Yokohams.
GEORGE BECKER, N. G. barque, 208 tons, full.
Gentlemen's Drab Shell and Felt HATS1nated Vessel are requested to send in ijshment after the closing of this Estabroo Liquors and the well-known re-ampoa to Chefoo and back, $3,000 in
Blue and Green GOSSAMERS, &a
(BBANUK ESTABLIBILMEKKY,
20, Foochow Road, Shanghai, Hongkong, February 3, 1869.
Pet "Mast Stramer" and late Arvivals.
MISS BOSE:
AS received a choice asortment of GLACHS, black and colored, BARIGE and FANCY DRESSES, black and colored pies; VELVETS and SATINS
in the newest shades.
Plain and Fanoy. RIBBONS, VEL VETS, SASH RIBBONS, and DRESS TRIMMINGS in great variety, Real OLUNIE and VALENCENNES LACES.
Ladies and Children's trimmed
and un- trimmed HATS in all the fashionable
Ladies'
radios BONNETS latest styles, Plain and Fancy SUNSHADES, French FANS,
&o,
Ladies and Gentlemen's Franch Kid GLOVES and BOUTS.
Ladies White Satin and Kid BOOTS. A large assortment of French and Eng. Interest and Responsibility of Mlish HOSIERY, Gentleman's Black and Drab Shell HATS, SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, &u,&c.
WILL NEILSON in our Firm ceased
on the 30th June last.
Mr Tobias Pin, Mr WILLIAM NISBET OLMSTED and Mr H: SEYMOUR GEAny are authorized to sign our. Firm in Hongkong
and China from this date,
POLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 6, 1368.
RM this date Me GEORGE E LAFE, will act as Agent of the Pacific Mail Eteam-ship Company at this port
GEO. F. BOWMAN, Hongkong, March 15, 1889.
-NOTICE.
THE UNION DOCK COMPANY OF HONGKONG & WHAMPOR LIMITED
Henrie'a PERFUMERY.
WELLINGTON STREET,
Opposite the Catholic Chapel. Hongkong, February 13, 1889.
8. W. BAKER & Co., DEG to invite inspection of their. New B. STUCK for the Season, received
per late arrivala, including
Ladies Hats, Bonnets, Opera Cloak, Dresses in plain and fancy Silks, Poplin ettos, Reps, aud new Textures, Franch ady made, French Sashes, Bolts,
·Robes, ready Jackets and Mantles, new shape Jupons, white and scarlet Corsets, Lace Falls, Lace and other Trimmings, Ribbons, and Ril bon Velvets in all colors, Hosiery, Kid, Cashmere, and Bronze Boots, white Satin Boots and Kid Gloves. A large assortment of Wool and Embroidery Works, as Cushion Patterns, Smoking Capa, Masala Sets, do.
JUNO, N. G. banque, 259 tone, Whampos to Tientsin, $2,500 in full.
FROMM, N. G. schooner, 196 tons, Wham-
pas to Tientsio, $2,250 in full.
ARTHUM Âm, barque, 250 tong, What- poa and Hongkong to Tientsin,, $2,700 in if full.
putation of this old established House, to. clicit Wills of Lading to the Undersigned
Those who wish to have a fast-class merit a share of their patronage. There are three first class Billiard Tables in a. for countersignature and to take ime CARTE DE VISITE, will do well to pay large airy and well-lighted room. The diate delivery of their Goods.
Pisit as soon as possible, this Establishunt Bowling Alley needs no commout. Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves-will be closed in May next:
BROWN & Co., nel will be landed and stored at Con-
Reduced Price List on application.
Proprietors, signees risk and expense.
FLOYD & Co.
Hongkong, January 9, 1869. Hongkong, March 6, 1869, aprib
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, March 22, 1869. mar20
PUBLIC AUCTION.
AMMERE, ATKINSON & Co. have recoived instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
THURSDAY,
March 25th, 1880, at 2 o'clock PM, at their Sales Roumus, Queen's Road
Central
An Invoice of Superior Japanese Ware, comprising SOME VERY HAND- SOME INLAID MIKADO CABINETS.
Work Boxes, Boxes etc., ote.
And,
SOME VERY SUPERIOR BRONZE VASES, Tera Sa.. Cash on delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
Hongkong, March 22, 1860.
ICE is hereby given that the Unpaid Capital of One Hundred Dollars per Share ou the 20,000 New Shares of the Corporation's Stock will fall dine on the
dates following, viz.
On 1st July, 1809, $25 25 1st July, 1870,
25
1st Jan., 1879,
1st Jan,, 1873, 25
$100
Shareholders electing to pay the whole or any portion of the above Usils by antici pation will receive interest at the rate of per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly, MBT 25
until the respective dates at which the Calls shall fall due, and receipts for such payments will be issued at the Head Office
THE LONDON & CHINA EXPRESS publisheci in London for the P. & Co.'s and French Mails, and containe Summary of Home, Parliamentary, and
Foreign News.
Special Correspondents Letters from
Germany, Holland, do. Leading Articles on the principal inte
route of Cline.
..
Digest of Homo Opinions on China Sub-
jecta Jast of Passengers by the current and
succeeding Mails..
Naval and Military News. Hirtlis, Marriages, and Deaths, Commercial, Banking, Share Lista, ke. Market Reports, Shipping News, Freights, "Exchanges, &e, from London and the Continent, New York, do. Statistics of Imports and Exports,
Supplement Statement of each ship's Cargo for China and Japan, and by the P. and 0. Mails. SONSCIOPTION—$12 per Annum With Export Supplement, $14.50, Single Copies, 50 cents
J. B. MORRIS, Agent, Quern's Road. Hongkong, March 12, 1868.
NOTICE. the Colony, request, that all persons HE Undersigned being about to leave and Rags, All Wool Damaska, Lace Cur indebted to them will make immediate paj TRE interest and responsibility of Mr tains, Table Covers in great variety, Damiant of some and all persons having claims GEORG WILHELM SORWBANK and of mask Table Cloths in all sizes, Table Nap against them will present them for settle Mr. RUDOLPH USIKERN in our firm and kins, D'Oyleys, Blankets, Counterpanen, ment by 31st March 1850. on the 31st December 187, and 31st Dec Sheetings, Flannels, Wool Mats, Turkish ember 1868 respectively:
and other Towels, e
RRØKERT'S, WALKER has this day heen appointed Secretary to the Com- pany, and bir JoAN INGLIS, the present Acting Suuretary, resumes his functions as Managing Engineer for the Company, By order of the Board of Directors,
JOHN INGLIS, Acting Secretary. Hongkong, March 3, 1869.
Mr FEBDINAND NISEN and Mir Ha 210 Hurries have this day been admitted partnera in our firm at Hongkong and in Thin which now consists of Mt GRORG
Sangster's Umbrellas, Christy's new shape Felt and Shell Hats, a choice lot of Neck. Scarfs, Ties, Wrappers, Collars, Socks, Fancy Treeds and Coatings, Braces,
Brussels Carpets, Valvet Pile Carpets
Children's Trimmed Hats, Boots, L'eram
bulators, Picture Books, Toys, ku
Dressing Cases, and Travelling Bags
· FRED." M.`· HARSANT
GEORGE A. F. NORRIS. Hongkong, March 1, 1889.
and Branches
By Order of the Court of Directors,
VICTOR KRESSER,
Chief Manager Hongkong, March 2, 1869..
HONOKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, DIVIDEND declared for the year
Tanding, on 31st December last, at the
rate of Twelve per cent per annum, say $7.60 per paid-up Sharo of $125, and 1.50 per Share on which $25 liave been paid, payable on and after MONDAY, the 22nd inetunt, at the Offices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrita.
By order of the Court of Directors,
VICTOR KRESSER, Chic Manager, Hongkong, February 16, 1860.
|
SAIL-MAKING. AWCETT & Co., having secured the services of an experienced Sail-Maker, are prepared to MaxE or REPAIR SAILS at very reasonable rates.
Hougkong, December 10, 1868.
FAWCETT & Co., GENERAL SUR KURS, AND 17INE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS
COMMISSION AGENTS, Wyndham Street, Hongkong.
PORTRAITS.
if
[R. J. THOMSON is prepared to take M PORTRAITS, VIEWS, ait other PHOTOGRAPHS. Rooms, Commercial Bank Buildings, Queen's Road. Rongkong, March 11, 1868.
LATEST SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
March 21, Cap-sy-muen, Eng barque, 400, Watterson, Nerenatlo, NSW, Jan 30, Coals-S, E. BORROWS & SONS.
CLEARED. Der-West; for Yokohama. Meteor, for Bangkok,
PASSENGERS. ARRIVED,Fer Marques de la Victoria, Mesra Juan de Dive Robeire, Ricardo Ga. Calvo, Dionisi Castilla, Manuel de la
Pente, Jued. Riaño y vry, Joagnin Jan- tela, Joaquin Gorquera, Buriqui Garquetti, Hermenegildo. Cabarevy, José Hilarion Baloane, Manuel Echevarria Cimerros, Ma- nual thieves Alonso, Manuel Egca Medina.
LOUISA, Dan barque, 22 tone, New- chwang to Hongkong at 30 cents per picul les, N. G.-brig, 214 tous, Swatow to Taku and back at 70 cents per picul, if back vit Chefou, 75 cents, if via Newelwang, 80
cents per picul.
AUDA, Brik barque, 299 tons, Swator to Takn and back at 65 cents per picul, if back rig Chefoe, 70 cunts, if via Newchwang, 80 conts per picul.
ANNE, Brit. schooner, 304 tons, hence to Foochow at $4 per ton.
Zana, Brit, barque, 513 tons, on the berth for Foochow
N. G. barque, 340 tons, $1,150 per r for 3 to 6 months.
OCEAN, Foh, barque, 528 tous, sold at Auction for $10,500,"
Rony, Brit. barque, 593 tons, sold at Auction for $1,100.
Estimated Number and Tonnage of Dis engaged Vessels in Hongkong-British, tons 3,033, Foreign (exclusiva of Siamese) 9, tons 3,818.-Total skips 15,ftons 6,651.
GEO. HOLMES, Ship Broker. 2, Pedder's Hill, Hongkong, 20th March, 1869.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS WILL CLOSE- For SAIGON,-
Per "NORTHFLEET" on Tuesday,
the 23rd Just, at tim.m,
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOODROW.—
Par "FORMOSA," on Tuesday, the 23rd
instant, at 7.30 A.,
OTATIONS,
Tindletain, Levi, Parsons, Pim and Rick OPIUM-Paton, New,... $647)
Per Suwonada, Mozara Hayes, Orm, Honorowe, ut March, 1860.
mert.
- SHIPPING REPORTS. The American steamor Sarvade, re
light baffling
poris, &rst part of the patterly fresh N. B.
airs and fine weather, monsoon and rough weather.
The British barque Meteor, from Sydney, reports the first part of passage had stroug
Old, 6381 Benares, New, 0824
Mulwa, Persian, COTTON-BOMBAY,
Ok, 640.
725
2
610
17 a 23
CALOUTTA.
16 & 21
SHANGHAE,
Exchange.
4/55
40
ANTED by a European, an engage
ment for two or three years; is well up in Boiler-making, Iron Ship Building, Ships Smith work. &e. Can make his own Drawings and Estiranten. Three years . . wind, the latter part had light winds Bank: 6 months' sight,... in China, will be disengaged in a few weeks. in loug. 169 E., thence lind light variable Ou Calcutta, 3 days' sight, Re, 222 character from one of the principal Firon and caius; creased the line on 16th Feb. Credits, 6
winds until arrival in port, on 91st March; Address B: M.," STAG HOTEL
Bombay, 3 days sight, Rs. 252 Hongkong, March 5, 1869, apris 67 days out.
Shanghae, 3 days' sight, Bank, The, 74 Bar Silver, 17 dwts. By The North German schooner Mary, from Sycee, Newcastle, N.S.W., reports fine weather; Mexionns, crossed the Tite on Tele, in long, 150 E., Gold Ladd, thence the weather atid light wind till ar Gold Bar, 03 touch, apt received the appointment of SUR-rival in port, on 21st March) 46 days out. English Sovereigns,
Australian Sovereigns,
HE Undersigned hereby intl Tates that he has this day
next General MEETING of the VEYOR to FRENCH LLOYDS
Members of the MORRISON EDUCATION
The Brittal barque Julia Aun, from 8 Syd- Discount,
+
a 70.
471
441
10 67a71.
413
... 23.
23 60 a 70
4.62
4.62
9 a 10
HEODOR SIEMSEE, Mr WOLUKNAR NI8-fitted, for Ladies and Gentlemen, Playing Socrazy, will be held in the London Mia. under date of December 2200, boy, reports had strong N.E. wind the first & Wipoa Dock, Old,.....10 p. c. diset.
BEN, ME ADOLPH JOOST, Mr FERDINAND NIBBEN and Mr HEINRICH HOPPIĽA,
Levanaleg SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, January 1, 1860, Tepr
Cards, and a large assortment of Stationery and Perfumery Goods,
8. W. BAKER & 0, Hongkong, December 22, 1959,
aion House, on the 30th March, at 3 ..
1869..!
D. . MUERIS,
Hongkong, March 1, 1868.
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ROBT MOMURDO. Hongkong, January 9, 1869,
nutil arrival, crossed the line on 24th Feb.
part of passage, the latter part E. N. E. to Do Do
New,20 p. V. Bushee Chapel, thence had E. . E. wind H. & S. Bank Shares, Old, 20 p. c p
Do. do. Now, is long, 170.12 E. Feb. 13th, 10 a.m., Union Dock...
30 p. c. dixi
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No 180
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BAROMETRE
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HONGKONG,
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THE remarks from His E the subject of kong are of
desire having views held by
readers will recent annu BAW no reSOU tion of the g Bave compuls mondi has. with Ir St these gentlen subject to w constantly di expressed by important. I the gentlemer Richard Mac ment he repre views. The
lies the error.
We are no express our be
mistaken the Stewarts and opinions are mend compuls education to (apparently), a
admit that th cises in voguo is us far remo
the sense we
as can well E
term to expr from there be and in advoc tion" nrge or
aliould be con
certain period so-called native
with which s may reasonabl tally useless su
pupils, one fav speaking, und children who l tering of what learning, setu the vagabonds tinction to be kuowledge, mo thun by the mere possession further, in pro ofton does ou most cordially compulsory ed
sity with the Hongkong.
There need loatrines, no f
of study upon Chinese youtle
to alarm the m
tive natives. village and eac have so many; parents to fiue ..nativé modul, 1
of, say oven 2 ably constaut the children, being visited
This would, at
All children withdrawn fro powerfully fost
certain number enough (in th them from the a few would ha debarred them
Of course a sуs wonld powerfal
let it be under
accept or reje
section of the Q many schools aj
at perfect libert instruction the ance on the pa -be enforced in
Government gr ters would be s character and p -nothing more
will then be gü dinwal from th
a certain mumb
we will say som As regards t which Sir Rich
which would we intended to them, wo agres such a step wo and in fact neit whose opinions
ever spoken of European sense
have correctly u
to compulsion to hot to comph exclusively Chi Chinese but to the Colony as our coolies come
is one of great.
our remarks: ap will not be allo until the next si