Shipping.
FOR LONDON,
The British barque
"OHILLINGHAM,"
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE,
this day established my
THE CHINA MAIL.
For Sale
NOTICE:
MR. J. THOMSON begs to intimate that
HAVE A COURT, AVERY ADM he now publishing a Series of 40
has room for 350 tons measure-JUSTER and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. ment cargo, and will meet with
quick despatch.
For Freight, ppply to
BOURJAU, HUBENER & Co.
Hongkong, May 4, 1869.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO." The American barque
PARARE
Q LANGDON DAVIES, Hongkong, July 1, 1868. -*
NOTICE
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr BILLON IF Our Firm vessed
on the 30th June last,
Mr Tomas PI, Mr WILLIAM NISBET OLMSTED And Mr H. SETHOUR GRARY Are Mauthorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong
and Chins from this date.
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 6, 1808,
640 tons Register, SOULE ter, having the greater part of argo engaged, will bave quick despatch.
Fraight or Passage, apply to
BOSMAN & Co, Hongkong, April 19, 1869.
#UFOB SAN FRANCISCO:: ?
The British ship
td
JOHNL DIMMUCK," Captain WINCEELL, will have quick despatch for the above
For Treight, apply to
Wyn L RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, April 13, 1889-
FOR NEW YORK.
The American barque-
CT W STEVENS
led her and hampaa
for Now York and have dow
For Freight apply to det
ROM this date Mr GEORGE E. LANE, will act as Agent of the Pacific Mail Steam-ship Company at this port
STOREDRAGEO, F. BOWMAN, Hongkong Maret 15, 1869,
HONGKONG HOTEL
FRUM this date the Management of the Hongkong Hotel is placed in charge
of Mr GEORGS B. Forrs, to whom all com- munications should be addressed,
YEE-WO & Co.
Bungkong Hotel, AF 1800
NOTICE.
Ehave authorized Mr CLAUS BUDDZ
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co, W to sign our Firm from this date.
Hongkong, April 10, 1880.
Notlees to Consignees.
P. MB B. Co.'s Steamer "GREAT REPUBLIOTEẨM YOKOHAMA URAL AND SAN FRANCISCO. CONSIGNÉES OF Cargo by the above-
hamed Vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned fyr, countersignature, and to take imme- diste delivery of their Goods
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ver def will be lauded and stored at Consignees risk and expense. iina ja faljen van
GEO, E LANE, Agent
Hongkong, May 10, 1860, my19
OCEAN QUEEN STEAMER, FROM
DAGDASGOW.
FONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Eli numed: Vessel are requested to send in hotz Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme- diate delivery of their Goods, my
Cargol Impeding the discharge of the Tabova steamer, will be landed and stared at
Consigneer risk and expense.
ARNHOLD KARBERG & Co.,
gents
Hongkong, May 10, 1869.
18. JUAN NOTICE. UNSIGNEES of Carge per Company's * Imperatrice, "are request. Steam-ship gdyto send in flier Bills of Lading, for countersignature, and to take delivery of their Goods before the 1st of May, or they will be landed and stored at their risk and expense.
C. BERTRAND Principal gent
bo Hongkong, April 29, 1860,
27" NOTICE,
19 following cases have been landed -
and stored at the risk and expense of
the Consignees, who are requested to take
imraciliate delivery.
Cambodge,"
24 February, 1869.
098640 Ivage Chemicals!
Donna" 30th March, 1809.
-Me Edhadi 2 unhes (contents unknown),
dziup
JDS M
EditImperatrice,
1st
at My
1 case Hardware
5082 Canes Clockware,
ong, 1869.;
C. BERTRAND,
:: Bryncipal Agent,
No fees of Pirms. i.
ZDREYER &C. Hongkong, January 1, 1868,
NOTICE
RD. O. CLABE retires from our Firm, Mad Mr J. MURRAY FOREES and MED BABBOUE are admitted: Partners from this date,kada nel m
China, January 1, 1869
to ma BUSSELL & Co.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
July2
ELLOW METAL 16 to 28 oz., and
Naila Apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, Beptembar 15, 1868.
GREAT REDUCTION, Closing of Prisiness THE Undersigned, she is closing his bu
tf
ainees in May next, bega most res pectfully to offer to the public, his large selection of Photographs, at the following low rates, an opportunity that should not be lost; patrons wishing to have copies from their negatives can have them at greatly reduced rates, kam plu
Views in set of 50 each, the $20. Views in set of 25 each;
$12.50 W. F. FLOYD. Hongkong, March 12, 1869, ..............
tt.
VIENS OF HONGKONG, price $5 251) Viena from Plates,
14 by 12 do.
10 by 8 Small instantaneous Subjects from
the DRAGON PROCESSION. Hongkong, September 4, 1868, t
FOR SALE.
MANILA HARD WOOD,
Consisting of: ----- MOLAVES,
BANABAS,
ARANGAS
And other descriptions. Apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, August 11, 1868.
FOR SALE
HE desirable. PROPERTY, on Queen's
Road, lately ocupied by Mesars SMITH KERKERTI & COMAN
For further partionlars, apply to
SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, September 2, 1867.
TATHAM'S BRANDY in 1 duz.josem. SHERRY PORT CLABET*****
3-
11
BIRLEY Co.
Hongkong, April 9, 1867.
MAANONTEAM CUALS.
For Sale from Store, or dileérable on Board, UNGLISH-Londonderry West Hartley. Davissor's West Hartley, Straker's West Bartley
WELSH Blaengware Murthyr.
Apply to ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Bangkong March 16, 1866,
ULES MUMM & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,
JUL. HOOK & MOSLELE,
q and pla SHERRY and PONT. Chillingworth's CHAMBERTIN, WHISKEY WHITE & PRIDE'S BRANDY. ALLSOPP', ADE, draught and bottle. BARCLAY & GUINNESS STOUT. BRIDGES & Sons' PORTER,
*** ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hougkong November 20, 1867.
NEW BOOK,
THE Speculations of
Set
The Old Philosopher
LAU-TREE
Translated from the Chinese BY
JOHN CHALMERS, AN.
Price $1.60.
ALSO,
* The Origin of the Chinese" by the same author: Price $1.
Apply. at Messrs LARK, CRAWFOED & Co or The London Mission House
FER OVERLAND MAIL ISS ROSE has just received a choice. MISS
Urtment of Black and Colored A SILKS, BAREGE, Fauey and Muslin DRESSES, RE
RIBBONS, Velvet and Dress TRIM MINGS in great variety
- WELLINGTON STREET,
Oppsite the Catholic Chapel. Bongkong, April 9, 1865
FOR SALE,
BELOW METAL, 18 to 28 oz. Mantz
and Vivians:
YELL
Devendram di JOHN BURD & Co.
Hongkong, April 6, 1867.
A NOTTOE
y
SELLING OFF AT COST PRICE.
ONE MONTH ONLY,
THE Undersigned beg respectfully to call the attention of Ship masture and the Public in General to the Notice that they
STOCK
THE Busines of KINNEAR & CO Foo-ard SELLING OFF the Remainder of their tomchow will be carried on from gad after this date under the style and firm of
KINNEAR LARKEN & Co. nithe partners therein being, är WILLIAM JOBALTOVE KINNEAR and Mr THOMAS "LAN-
WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR
CASTER LARKEN.
Bouchow, May 1, 1868,
NOTICE
COST PRICE
FOR
ONE MONTH ONLY,
and that they have a large assortment of Goods, particularly Kope, Canvas, Stoves; Scales Packing, Tobacco, Sauces, Cheese lend Sundry other Articles.
THOS, HUNT & Co.
t
HAVE established myself at Kobe, and Hongkong, April 17, 1889,
Danka, as COMMISSION MERCHANT and
GENERAL AGENT
MOKA NIYAHENRY LUCAS Hongkong, April 10, 1868.
DËROHET PULPES NOTICE P
connection with Meaara R. DHUMBE benja
- SHAM & 10... of Bombay, aud Messrs wed. FRANARE HORMUSILE & Co, of Shanghai, we have this day commerce business at and General Come
.........
EX FALCON, AND ZIBA ;; ! NEW GOODS FOR THE SEASON.
ONGCLOTH SHIRTS with Lizen
Hongkong, October 17, 1868,
YZ FOR SALE.
Ex 8.5. TIGRE”.
For Sale.
Now Advertisements. GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION. UNTZ's Tollów METAL, 20:28 oz, and by Public Auction in their Sales ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell
NAILS.
FOR SALE.
Vivian's Patent Yellow METAL Kee PLATES, 12lbs, and 131b with NAILS.
Apply to d
BOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, June 14, 1867,
-FOR SALE. HE following Propertice belonging to TH
the Estate of DENT & CO.
Rooms, Queen's Road, on
FRIDAY,
No. 1845 Mar 11, 1969.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES MALL PAC
KET GREAT REPUBLIC”
For YOKOHAMA, SAN FRANCISCO, THE UNITED STATES & UNITED KINGDOM.
the 14th instant, at Noon, A quantity of Drapery Goods, consist ing of Brown Holland, Silesia, Table Cloths, Muslin and Lace Window Car tains, White Fronting Linen, Bed Tick-Lows, viz ing, Faney Skirts, White and Striped Cotton Soaks, and Stockings booth
At Hanko The Property at present Scissors, Eau de Cologne, Pomeranzen occupied by Mossis EVANS & RAINBOW and Boker & Bitters, one case Gold Stone, consisting of a Dwelling House, with Ser Geanta Gin, Old Tom, Port, Sherry and Tants Offices and Stabies and three Go-Brandy, white, black, red and green downs each 160 feet by 60
The situation of this Property outside the British concession, its river frontage of 320 feet and extensive flodown accommoda- tion makes it one of the most valuable at Hankow rapecial Four Lots on the British for steam-boat purposes.
Concession
Paint.
25 doz. Associated Vineyard Propri etor's Brandy, Muntz's Yellow Metal Roda.
12 doz. superior Bay Bum. And the usual miscellaneous assort- mont
Atth a frontage of 232 feet on the river bund. The buildings consut of TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery a Dwelling House, with Servants Offices, and two Godowns 100 foot by 50 and 108 in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. feet by 66 on the front Lots, and of a Cu-All lots with all errors of description down 155 feet by 66 feet on the back Lut. whatever at purchaser's risk on the fall
For further particulars, apply at the Of of the hammer. fice of the Trustees,
Hongkong, May 11, 1869. 14ma
Yor to
FOR SHANGHAI, CHEFOO AND
.No.
Tedder's Will H. P. HANSSEN,
Shanghai.
Hongkong, April 10, 1860. sug31
PAYNE AND COMPANY, BELATER BUNGALOW, Calcutta.
ESTABL1AKED HALF A GENTURY,
WHOLESALE AND BETAIL DEPOT, VAG FOR THE SALE OF THEIR RENOWNED Chutnies and Indian Condiments. Namely, Finest
31.
11
Bengal Club Chutney
Laków Chutney
Cashmere Chutney
Pindaree Chutney ,,Col, Skinner's Chey Major Gray's Uney. Plokled Mangoes, 100 Mulligstawnee Paste "Curry Paste
1.
Tamarind Fish, 100, 1
Per libd, £25.
Per dos qts. 30%
Per doz. pta 21s
201 £25
in barrel, (Per bbd.
Per doz. qts 30s For doz. pts. 20
Per lb,
Tamarind Fish Rosegal square.
20%
Curry Powder
23
aliven in barrel,
Mangos Fish Roses
bottle
Smoked Mangoe Fish,
100 in tins.
314
Por bottle
Per bottle.
Chili Vinegar-
1, Vayaine Pepper
JAMS AND JELLIES:
Guava Jolip
Tippares Jam Preserved Limes
P'erved Mangoes
Pine
Apple Jelly
Prus ve
Linds
11
Pickled T
Back Preserve
"Bengal Humpa
2-15, tine 1-lb. tine.
368.
24M
1s 6d por b. N. B.-Chutes, Curry Powders, and @Fastes, shipped in bulk, to any quarter of
the Globe..and
Payne and Co.,
A FEW Bags of Mocha COFFEE,
per bag of 28.11.
Apply to
G. DUBOST & Co. Honghong, August 31, 1868.
TOBACCO.
OR Sale by the Undersigned, an Invoics
of AMERICAN TOBACCO, comprising
GOLD TWIST.
GOLD LEAF.
NAVY FOURS.
SOLACERA
And other BRANDS.
J, M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer and General Commission Agent. Commercial Bank Buildings, Queen's Road, Hangkong, April 10, 1869.
FOR SALE.
Have always on hand a large Stock of superior MANILA CIGARS, of all sizes.
Terms: Remittance, or reference in Cal catta, to accompany order.
For orders over £35, 20 per cent discount will be allowed, all Goods free on bond in Calentta.
New Advertisements.
· NOTICE......
THE Undersigned, in the name of the proprietor, begs leave to inform for | eign communities China that, having os- sumed the busiucss and acquired the "good will" of the late "ORIENTAL HOTEL," he is tf. now prepared to atter to Ladies, Gentlemen and families, visiting this port, on his newly- opened premises, entitled "CANTON HO TEL AND BAKERY first rate accommoda tion, & opperior table, as well as excellent Vintsup. 1 Spirits, Dus regard- having also hoen paid to selection of intelligent and atten- tive doméstils, the
is assured, proprietor that visitors will be wanting in no comfort they can possibly
AT THE "CHINA MALL" OFFICE. ¡HE following SETS of the CHINA PUNO can be obtained, stitched in paper wrapper, at the rate of 25 cents for copy vibration da
No.
£1
"
4
4
complete from 11,
16.
17
$3.50 $2.60. $3.25. Also a few separate copies of No.1, 2 3, 7, 11, 12, 18, 16, 37, and from 19 to 24.
C. A. SAINT.
SAYLE & Co., VICTORIA EXCHANGE, HONG KONG
HAVE RECEIVED EX MAIL STEAMER.
Large assortment of MILLINERY, BONNETS, and BATS, of the
Fronts, Gauze, Marino' and Silk UNDERSKIRTS Linea and Paper OOL LARS, White, Brown and Stripe Thread and Cotton SOCKS, NE
NECKTIES and SCARFS, Cambry HANDKERCHIEFS,.
Law HATS, Eliwood'a BELMETS,
UMBRELLA DRILL ALPACA, latest fashions. Masala VESTE
French MERINO and PAR
Lilies' and Childron's Trimmed and bu
Mus
on agents. RUSTOMJEE DRUNK MATTAS. :
Ourliem 14588UAW and Mr FRANJEE HOLMER, and Mr DADADHOY MUNCHERJEN, in antho rized to mgh it aquesta
FRAMJEE HORMUSJEE & Co.
Bara Hollywood Road. No. 7
Hongkong, 20th April, 1860.
2008
MR: JOHN FAIRBAIRN and Mr. Jou M SAMUEL Cox, will sign bar firm per Produration from this date.
Untriaimed HATS, White and Fanchi
lin and other DRESSES, Printed
A Choice assortment of SILK, MUS.
CAMBRICS, Silk, Lale Thread and CotLIN, and GRENADINE, for Evening
ton
HOSIERY, Silk, GLOVES, Trimmed BODICES, Cabric EDGINGS, RIB- BONS, LACES, VELVETS, HABER DASHERY, 40.
Bit
Wear.
A fine assortment of new French FLOW.
ERS, HEAD DRESSES and FEATHERS;
Window CURTAINS, Mosquito NETS, ERS, DANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
SHEETINGS and COUNTERPANES, Hongkong, April 16, 1869.115 Bib and Toilet
ANOTICE.
B. JOHN GERRARD, will set un our At M Storey in China from, this dute. upored FRED. M. HARSANT
GEORGE A. FINORRIS, વાત
Hongkong April 20, 1869, my20
F. GROBIEN has this day been adi mitted a partner in our firm.
SANDER & Co.
Hongkong, April 21, 1860.
NOTICE,
myl
TOWELS, Antimaoaisals
and Toilet COVERS Dansak Table A large assortment of new TRIM LINEN, Gaute and other FLANNELS,
Longsloth and Irish LINENS, STATIO MINGS and FRINGES in all colors. NERT of all kinds PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, BOAPS, SPONGES, Chil dren's 'ERAMBULATORS, &, da
3 W. BAKER & Co.
Hongkong, April 10, 1869
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Kid GLOVES,
in white and colora, all sizes.
#
FOR SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED, NGLISH, and Anglo German CON- CERTINAS HARMONIUMS, VIOLINS and VIOLIN STRINGS, 7B have this day 'admitted Mr. Bruss-FLUTES, New MUSIC, &a de.. Pianofortes tuned and repaired. MIN E GALL, a partner in our
WAGNER, Hollyscood Road
1mar-70
FAWCETT & Co.
Hongkong, April 1, 1869,
Bungkung, March 1, 1868.
a
dosire.
A Bakery being attached to the entah liament, Bread and Biscuits, made of the finest American hour, are constantly on hande
A Billiard Saloon, with a magnificent table, by Messrs Shearwood & Co.; Cal- entta, will is also opened on the premises, Ice creams of all descriptions can be had on application, during the evenings of the enating summer.
F. XAVIER
Manager
jun13
Canton, May 12, 1865
PUBLIC AUCTION.
TIENTSIN,
The steam-ship
|_ BERTHA,”
Capt. Mooney, will leave for the above poita, on THURSDAY NEXT, the 18th inst., at 4 pm.
Hor Freight, or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
my13 Hongkong, May 11, 1869,
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND. CALCUTTA..
The British steamer HAKKATOON APUAR,” Capt. De Sir, will be dea patched for the above ports,
on THURSDAY, the 20th ingt, at 2 P.M.
Despatches will close at 1 r.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, May 11, 1869. my20
FRICKEL & CO SHIP-UKANDLERS, SAILMAKERS,
GENERAL STOREKESTARS,
AND
-COMMISSION: A‚¤KNTS; Queen's Road HONGKONG.
ANDREW MILLAR,
HOUSE SHIP & STEAM-BOAT
PLUMBER, COPPERSMITH & BRASSFOUNDER
No.1, Queen's Road East And Nullshi Lane. Hongkong, October 28, 1868.
GEORGE GLASSE (FIVE YEARS MANAGER TO KINGSFORD & Co., FICCADILLY LONDON, AND 28, PLACE VENDOME, PARIS) ENGLISH AND FOREIGN
* CHEMIST
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG,
SHIPS' MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED & REFITTED. Hongkong, May 1, 1807.
tf
DOARD and RESIDENCE at No. 6, BONHAM ROAD, W. Good Accommo-
dation.
Apply at
-to
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY: Hongkong, January 29, 1869.
BROWN, JONES & Co., UNDERTAKERS.
ONUMENTS and HEAD-STONES
ERECTED, in the Best Style.
LEAU and METALLIC COFFINS, o the Shortest Notice.
Apply at Hollywood Road, Corner of Aberdeen .
NOTICE OCUMENTS Translated, at reasonable ratea, froin English, French, Spanish, Talian, Portuguese or German into Chi- nose, or from Chinese into English. Ad dress,
The "China Mail" Office,
2, Wyndhand Street, flongkong,
LATEST SHIPPING.
CLEARED.
Prince Albert for Macao, Frey Bentes, for Macao. United Service, for Canton.
· POSTOFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.
THE Chaigned, will sell by Public Af¿S WALL CLOSE
Auction, on
THURSDAY,
the 13th May, 1869, at 12 o'clock, at his Sales Room, Commercial Bank Build. inge
50 doz Linen Handkerchiefs, : 20 doz. Pen Knives, 30 doz Purseя.
* 5 doz Brill's Eyo Lanterns.
15 boxes Toilet Soap,
25 cases Seltzer Water.
10 cases each. 10 gross Matches.
10 cases American Tobacco.
150 dramis each White and Zing
Faint
100 drums each Green and Black
Paint
For MANILA
* Per. "DENIA," on Thursday, the 18th
instant, at 3.r.:
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW
Per" "AZ0F,” on Thursday, the 13th-
instauty of Il A.LAN
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOO ̈HOW.
Por 4KWANG TUNG," on Thursday,
the 13th instanty at 11
For AMOYgner
Per the United States Mail Packet
GREAT REPUBLI" on WED NESDAY, the 19th Inst., st 8 P. The Rates of Postage on Correspondence forwarded by this opportunity, which must in each case be paid in advance, are as fol. For Yokohama, San Francisco and the United States For Letters, 8 vents per half-onuce. For eahh Newspaper not exceeding 4
2 cánts. * QUNICER Tga Packet of Books, & cents per 4
sunces
For the United Kingdom. For Letters, 24 cents per half-ounce, For each Newspaper not aroceding 4
ouncer, conta
For a Packet of Books or Patterns, 8
cents per 4 ounces. Correspondence addressed to Yokohama, San Francisco and the United States inut that addressed to the United Kingdoms be superscribed per Great Republic," and maat be superscribed "bia San Francison, correspondence addressed to the United Kingdom not fully prepaid will be sent via Suez
F. W. MITCHELL Postmaster General
General Post-Office, Hongkong, May 10, 1889.
wy19
It is hereby notified for general informa tion that henceforward closed mails for the United Kindom will be made up at this Office and forwarded to Londen by the Un-. ited States Mail Packets via San Francisco.
Correspondence intended to be forwarded by this route must be addressed via “ San
Francisco,"
Letters, Newspapers, Booksand Patterna, will be liable to the same rates of portage as those sent by the British Mail Packa vid Southampton vis:—
For Lettera, 24 conts per half-ounce, For each Newspaper not exceeding Quora, 4 cents,
For a packet of Books or Patterns, 8 cents per 4 ounces.
The Postage must in all cases be paid in advance; correspondence not fully propeld will be sent via Suez,
F. W. MITCHELL, Poelmaster General.
General Post Office, Hongkong February 1, 1869.
IT is hereby notified that, under the pro- visions of a Treasury Warrant dated the 7th May, the Postage on a Letter ect exceeding half-an-ounce in waight portel- in Hongkong or at any of the Porta in Egypt, or China and Japan addressed posted in Egypt addressed to Hongkong or any of the Forts in Chine and Japan, and conveyed in the Mails by British Packet, i reduced from Twenty-four Cents to Twelve Cents..
i
For Letters exceeding half-an-ounce in weight a further rate of Twelve Cents for each half ounce is chargeable.
Prepayment of the Postage is compulsory.
F. W. MITCHELL Postmaster General,
1
General Post Office, Hongkong, July 15, 1868.
aizm
-UNDER DESPATCH. For Blanila-Per Denia, on Thursday, the 13th instant
For Swatow, Amoy and Fooelow.-Per Asof on Thursday, the 13th instant, at Noon.
For Swatow, mey and Fooohow-Per Kuang Tung, on Thursday, the 13th inst, at Noon.
For, Yokohama and San Francisco.-Pet Gred Republic, on Wednesday, the 19th instant, at 3 p...
For Amoy.Per Fung Shuey, To-mer row, the 12th tost., at 4 P,
For Sau Francisco-Por Parme, ou
Thursday, the 18th inat
day, the lath inst.
For Bydney-Per Atrevida, on Thurs
For Melbourus.-Per Salacia; on Than day, the 13th inst.
For Portland-Per: Ontcard, on Satur day, the 10th inst.-
For Melbourne and Sydney.-Per Ch sea, on Saturday, the 18th inst.
For Shanghai, Chefoo aud Tientsin.— Per Bertha, on Thursday, the 13th inst at 4 p.1.
For Singapore, Penang and Calcutta- Per Indian Mail Packet Arratoon Spear on Thursday, the 20th iss., st 2 p.m.
QUOTATIONS.
HONGRONG. 11th May, 1869. OPIUM.—Patua; Now,... $620
615 505
Old, Benares, New,
Old,... 600
Malwa,
*
Persian, .....
COTTON.- BOMBAY,
CALOUTTA, SHANGHAL
640 firm.
587
17231
TH
17 & 1
Exchange.
Bank, 6 months' night, \.... Oredits, 6
On Calcutta, 3 days' aight, Ra. 231 2
3 days' sight, Rs. 231 231 Shanghae, 3 days' aight, Bank, The 74 Per FUNG SHUEY," To-morrow, the Bar Silver, 17 dwts. B.,
12th Instant, at 3 P..
For SAN FRANCISCO,—
Sycee, *** Mexicans, Gold
Per PARSEE," on Thursday, the 13th Gold Bar, 98 touch,
Instant, at 3 e..
For SYDNEY.
Per "ATREVIDA," on Thursday, the Discount,
6
4.00 & 4.50
Leat
23.20 a R$
*... 22.00 – 23.18
English Sovereigns, Australian Sovereigns,
4.58
4.58
18th lustant, as 11 x
Gas
75 Cases Devoo's Kerosine Oil,
For MELBOURNE.—
H
Company Shares,...
01 41
For SALICIA," on Thursday, the
18th Instant, at 11
pra Dock, Old, 5
dik
Do. Now,
E,
25 brass door Locks, with Furni
ture complete, LE
Do do.
Now,
40 druins Turpentine.
16 Yellow Metal Bars,"
600 lbs. Copper Pump Tacks.
A quantity of Iron Screws, Brass But
Gentlemen's Drab Shell and Felt HATS. Lons, Hasps, Hinges, Deck Lights,
Bloo and Green GOSSAMERS, &c.
(BRANOH ESTABLIANMENT,
20, Foochow Road, Shanghai, Hongkong, February 3, 1869,
Ele
Aha
Etc.
Balance of an Invoice of Letter Paper, Terms of Salk — Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
·Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 11, 1869,
For PORTLAND. —
Per UNIVARD," on Saturday, the
15th loatant, at 11. A.
For MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.-
Per CHELSEA," on Saturday, the
15th Instant, át LÊ A.M.
For PHAI, CHEFUO & TIENTSIN.—
Per ar." BERTHA," on Thursday nast
the 13th jush, at 3 pm
For BFORE, P'NANG & CALCUTTA.—
Per India Mail Packet, "ARRATOON APOAM," on Thursday, the 20th That, at 1 pm.
B. Bank Bhares, Oid,... 35 p. e. p.
Union Dock..
**
164 guneed
23 p. c. dis quoted
Temperature.
HoxoRUNG, 11th May, 1889,
faken at Bears Falconer & Co.'s Frema
Queen's Road.)
THERMOMETER 9, Dry,.
Do
:.
Do
4 P., Dry,
Do
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Tux financial stat for the year 1868 minute consideratio The total receipts $1,134,186.19; b $974,702.17 on 18 increased atineatly 8730,916.89 in 18 last year diffe and being only $13 total excess of recei an astounding jum bankruptcy in 18 thora of wealth (t) December 31, 188 in the short space when the fact is 1 cost of Governme increased during $19,641.64, and crease of $66,825. for 1868, as compa Confining ours to the question that the increase items
Gambling Fees,.. Stampe, dve vi
The Opium faru $10,470, and $11,583.30. Fr more than one revenue is derivad above set out that condition of the attributable. The legislation beyond increased revenue We now turn to
sum of $208,144.8
on account of the On public worke streets, and brid during 1868, 316i ther, $372,588.83 of the remainder o Crown domands
local public works
"been sufficiently
two thirds of the
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which is employed
the Colony, from
all the departmer
down to the cod Gavernment offic under the head means the aus employed in vuri goals, postmaster A, and it stands Total Establisha But to this ar items which, th reason are charg lishmonte," in re same account. T
Revenue Servic Administration Hospitals,
Police,. Gaols,
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for the blessingi Government of
Buid-
Pensions,....... Charitable All. Miscellaneous S (not specified Special expens specified),....
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And you have,
as the sum wh
by. the inhabita
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the expenses of before a dollar purposes account of the future statement tee that it will that though the General's depart than in 1867, by yet that there expenditure of t of $237.81 over may be explain remembered thu whole cost of " was greater the $20,000,