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AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON:-F. ALGAR, 11, Clement's fane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, SU, . Cornhill GonDox & GOTCH, 121, Hul- born Hill, E.C. BATER HENDY & CO., 4 Old Jewry, M.O...
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOH, Mél- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte generally: WHITE & BAUER, San Francisco.
CHINA;—Scalow, Drown & Cosma
Co Shanghai Megte Buzrain - & ZAOKARI Manila, G. KARUTHA Co
Arrivals,
May 11, Formosa, Amer. ship, 1252, A. D. Cobb, Boston, 28th Dec., Loe,TUDO COMPANY,
Departures.
May 12, United Service, for Canton. 12, Fung Shiney, for Amoy.
12, Prince Albert, or Macao. 12, Frey Bentos, for Macso.
Shipping Reports.
The American ship Formos, from Bos ton, reports had moderate weather. Crossed the Equator on 23rd January in 28 W. Passed the meridian of the Cape of Good Hope on 23rd Feb., in lat. 88.45 8.; made Bt. Paul's island on 16th March, and Jara head on 2nd April, Passed Anjer on Srd April. Had steady squalls from W. and much rain, so that had no communication st Anjer. Thence had light wind and calus and much rain till Paracel, after passing which had variable wind and wan- ther till arrival in Hongkong on 11th May. 134 days but
Kew Advertisements.
FOR SHANGHAI.
The Steamer
VENUS,"
will be despatched for the above Port at 4 F.M., en
THURSDAY, the 13th inst
For Freight or Passage, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Oo, Hongkong, May 14, 1869
NOTICE.
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THE Undersigned, in the name of the proprietor, begs leave to inform for-
cigu mingites in China that, having 8- sured the business and acquired the "good will" of the late "ORIENTAL HOTEL," he is
Bow
New Advertisements.
BONNETT & Co.. Messra LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. DEMOVED to QUEEN'S ROAD, opposite
Will open on 5th May, 1869. Hongkong, May 3, 1869.
CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY.
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B. BUTCHER begs respectfully to po inform the inhabitants on hieman nguat received a larger consign- ment of
CARRIAGE MATERIALS, PAINTS, VARNISH, &c. than has ever been introduced into Hong kong,
Ho is now prepared to build to order, or repair Carriage of sny description, on very low terms, having received cloth, leather, paints, varnish and overy other requisite, especially
CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, LACE, ke, die
Amongst other things, he has also receiv ed a complete set of Saddler's Tools, au that any repairs to Saddles, Harness, de, eau be executed here equal to what they could he at home.
Also,
The
A HORSE SHOEING FORGE. work done by a first class European Shoe ing-Smith.
TERME-STRICTLY MODERATE. BUTCHER'S LIVERY STABLES,
AND
MAIL.
WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE (“HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.”
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 12TH MAY; 1869,
New Advertisements.
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS
COMPANY LIMITED.
Entertainments.
SPECIAL PERFORMANCE.
日一初月四年已已治同
Anetions.
GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
STEAM TO SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHÓW.
JOTICE --On and after the first day of FAREWELL AND COMPLIMEN-Ly Fublic Auction in their Safes 'THE P. & Q. S. N. Co.'s S. S.
March next, the office of this Cou pany, situated ovor the HoruKONG DIS- PENSARY will be closed. Latters can how- ever be left as heretofore in a box placed for the purpose within the same building.
The Company's Stock of Chandeliera and other Fittings will, afterthe
LANK, kan signatures of ore date day
RAWFORD & Co., Queen's Road,
A. NEWTON, Manager. Hongkong, February 18, 1869.
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MESSES, KOSS & Co. EG to inform the public of Hongkong that they had established themselves
TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS. on the premises hitherto occupied by Messrs LADAGE, VELKE & CO.
Having secured the services of an expe- rienced European Onitor, and also having received per late arrivals a very superior stock of NEW GOODS, of the latest pat torus, they are prepared to mest all the re quirements of the present season.
hand.
A large atook of Ready-made CLOTH ING, of the latest Fashions, always on
KOSS & Co., Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, Fobrany 5, 1869.
NOTICE.
THE SHANGHAI, NEWS-LETTER.
now affords a better medium of intel FNLARGED to duuble its former size,
TARY BENEFIT
ΤΟ
GRACE EGERTON, (Mes. GEORGE CASE)
Rooms, Queen's Road, on
FRIDAY,
the 14th instant, at Noon,-
A quantity of Drapery Goods, marin
POSITIVELY THE LAST Pening of Brown Höllina, Silesia, Table
LUSITANO THEATRE.
ON
THURSDAY NEXT. May 18th, 1860.
GRACE EGERTON, (MRS. GEORGE CASE.) Respectfully announces that her FAREWELL BENEFIT
will take place on THURSDAY NEXT, MAY 19TH, When she trusts that her Patrons will evince thuir approval of her efforts to please them by according her bumper house, un this her
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LAST APPEARANCE.
Ingrateful acknowledgement of the hearty welcome she has received during ber short stay in Hongkong,
EVERY LADY AND GENTLEMAN, parohasing a Ticket, will be presented with & CARTE DE VISITE,....
OF
MRS. GEORGE CASE,
OK, OF MR. AND MRS. GEORGE CASE,
PHOTOGRAPHS
CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY, Rear of Murray Barracks, Hongkong. All orders promptly executed, under the personal superintendence of J. B. But QUER. He will be happy to call at the resence of any one requiring his services.gence from this quarter of the world. It is published for the transmission of all the Hongkong, May 1, 1869.
current Mercantile, Political, and Genoral News s of China and Japan, by the Pacific Mail Steamers to America and Europe. Two Dollara and a half per annum, fored, including amongst other Novelties
The Subscription to the News-Letter is subscribera in Shanghai, and Three Dol lars when mailed.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
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THE Undersigned begs to inform the Community of Hongkong, that be haa REMOVED his Bores Shoeing Forge, from rear of MURRAY BARBACKS to his New Premises in Duddell Street.
Gontlemen who may favour bim with their Patronage, may rely on their Horses being shod under his strict surveillance,
THOMAS E HAWKINS, Late Farrier Major, Bengul
Horse Artillery,
Hongkung, May 1, 1860.
FESEFELD & Co., AUCTIONEERS
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND
GENERAL AGENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD.
prepared to offer to Ladies, Gentleman Next Door to "HONGKONG DISPENSARY.
and families, visiting this port, on his newly-
pored premises, cutitled "CANTON HO
Hongkong, May 1, 1869.
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TELAND BAKERY first rate accommoda-ANTED to BUY, 4 SHARES in the tion, a superior table, as well as excellent
Wines and Spirita. Due regard having also teen paid toaslection of intelligent and atten tive domestica, tim proprietur is assured, tant visitors will be wanting in no comfort they can possibly demiro:
A Bakery being attached to the estab- lishment, Bread and Biscuits, made of the finest American flour, are constantly on issue
A Billiard Saloon, with a magnificent table, by Mess Shearwood & Co., Cal atta, will be also opeurd on the premises. le creams of all descriptions can be had on application, during the evenings of the onsuing summer.
F. XAVIER,
Manager.
jun 13
Canton, May 12, 1860.
THE ECHO DO PUTO."
consequence of the Under-
Nsigned's attendance bring required si
Mec, to obtain evidence for the defence in the libel action, Pereira v. De Souza, the publication of the above Paper will be sus- pended for one week.
A. DE SOUZA, Proprietor Ecke do Pore, Hongkong, May 10, 1860.
NOTICE.
STAG HOTEL,
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HONGKONG FRE INSURANCE COM- State price and all particulars. Address "A" care of China Mail Office. Hongkong, April 26, 1860.
MORRIS & Co., AUCTIONEERS,
NEWS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD,
HONGKONU.
(Late J. B. Morris, Nows Agent.) HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
N Capital of One Hundred Dollars per
is hereby given that the Unpaid.
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Share on the 20,000 New Shares of tho Corporation's Stock will fall due on the dates following, viz
On 1st July, 1869, $25;
20 1st July, 1870,
25 25
1st Jan., 1672,
1st Jan, 1878,
$100 Shareholders electing to pay the whole or any portion of the abore Calls by antici THE Undersigned begs to give notice pation will receive futcreat at the rate. of per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly, that be has taken over the "STAO until the respective dates at which the HOTT," front Mr E. R. HOLMES from the Calls shall full due, and receipts for such 1st instant; that Mr E. R. HOLMES will collect all Debts due to and pay all Debts payments will be issued at the Head Office
and Branches.
By Ordor of the Court of Directora,
VICTOR KRESSER,
Chief Manager, Hongkong, March 2, 1869. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL
dus by the suid Hotel up to thai date.
The Undersigned will not be Responsible for any Debts incurred on account of the "STAG HOTEL" previous to the 1st May inst.
Dated 6th May, 1860.
J. B. WATSON,
. B.--The above Establishment will be closed until further notice for the purpose of cleaning and repairs.
J. B. WATSON,
Proprietor,
Hongkong, May 6, 1869, NOTICE.
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
may20 THE Occidental Hotel having been re- cently improved and refurnished, is PERSONS haring For Sale a BOILER now in complete order all its appoint
from 10 to 50 Horse-power for dia ments. rine Engine are begged to communicate
The authorized Agenta for receiving Ad vertisements and Subscriptions are
Mr J. W. SULLIVAN. 809, Sansome Street, San Franciscas
"London & China Express, 2, Cowpet's Court, Cornhill, London,
Mosers WM. H. Foar & Co., 82, Burling Slip New
Are ready, and may be selected from a very large assortment at McBars Lane, Crawford & Co.'s; an early application will secure better choice,
The Programme will be especially select-
THE RIFLE VOLUNTEER, And a comic sketch, entitled" MARRIED AND SETTLED.
Cloths, Muslin and Lace Window Cur tains, White Fronting Linen, Bed Tick- ing, Farby Skirts, White and Striped Cotton Sooks and Stockings,
Scissors, Eau de Cologne, Pomeranzen and Baker's Bitters, one case Gold Stone, Geneva Gin, Old Tom, Port, Sherry and Brandy, white, black, red and green Paint,
25 dez. Associated Fineyard Propri etor's Brandy, Muute's Yallow Metal Rods
12 doz. superior Bay Rum
mont.
And the usual miscellaneous assort
TERMS OF SALE --Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. All lots with all orrors of description" whatever at parchaser's risk on the fall of the baumer.
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Hongkong, May 11, 1869. .
420F," will leave for the above places, at Noon on THURSDAY, the 19th inst.
W. MACAULAYA ***Superintencient. Hongkong, May 10, 1860
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The steam-ship
KERTHA
Capt. MOONEY, will leave for the aboys porta, on THURSDAY NEXT, the 13th inst., at & p.m. -
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 11, 1868. my IS FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA,
The British steaider
ARKATOON APUAR,” Capt. De SarioT, will be des patched for the above ports
on THURSDAY, the 20th inet, at 2..
Despatches will close at 1 P.M. For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, May 11, 1869, Toy20 FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The steam ship
PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Property at Foochow, known as DEST & Co.'s, will be offered for sale by Public Auction, in June next, day, unless previously disposed of by private
contract.
The Property consists of DWELLING HOUSE, containing 8 Rooms and Bath Rooms, with Servants Offices and Stables detach c; the whole surrounded by a Garden. This House is let on a short Lease at $150 per month.
OFFICES AND GODOWNS. A Kouse containing 4 Offices and Spacious Tea Room, with tire-proof Go downs, large Treasury, and Compradore's Rooms below, Servants' Offices &c., at tached
That extraordinary illusion THE PROTEAN CABINET Will be tly and fully explained. Me Cass will enter the Cabinet, and disappest with blosing the doors the really expose
MORKIS & CA, Botting the pectora
Mosers H. Four & Co., Bund, Shanghai Shanghai, March 20, 1969.
may 20
THE LONDON & CHINA EXPRESS. TB published in London for the P, & 0.
Co.'s and such Mails, and cuntains SuBuzy of Home, Parliamentary, and
Foreign News
Special Correspondents' Letters fromı Leany, Holland, &re.
Tests
of
Articles on the principal inte
China. Digest of Home Opinions on China Sub.
jectu.
List
of
Passengers by the oirrent and succcéding Maile.
Naval and Military Neirs, Births, Marriages, and Deaths. Commercial, Bauking, Share Lists, &c. Market Reports, Shipping Nows, Freights, Exchanges, c., from London and the Continent, New York, u Statistics of Imports and Exports.
Supplement. Statement of each Ship's Cargo for China and Japan, and by the P. and U. Maila
SUBSCRIPTION--$12 per Anm. With Export Supplement, $14.50). Single Copies, 60 cents.
MORRIS & Co., Agents, Queen's Road. Hongkong, March 12, 1860.
M A CORREA,
COMMISSION MERCHANT AND
April 1869.
CANTON.
Entertainments.
PRICES OF ADMISSION. Admission,.... Private Boxes to hold six,..
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$12
Tickets may be obtained of cars LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. (where a plan of the Theatre may be san).
Doors open at 9.80, commence at 9 o'clock,
Hongkong, May 10, 1849.
Three large. Gaton sdfalling i
the above
KHANG TUNG”
Captain PITMAN, will leave for the above ports on Thurs- the 13th instarit, at noon. For Freight, or Pasange, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 10, 1809.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAM SHIP COMPANY.
NOTICE.
The Steam-ship.
"GREAT REPUBLIC," Captain J. M. CAVERLEY, will aaf from Hongkong for Yuko- ana and San Francisco, on the 19th inst., at 3... precisely.
18th instant.
No Freight received after Noon of the
Passengers are sequested to be on board fat day of sailing
Id Band Cheese ED A LAND
- agjenti Hongkong, May, 10, 1869.
This property has water froi situated in the most eligible portion of business quarter of Poochów, and is let on a Repairing Leise for 5 years, COmouring from the 1st May next, at the annual rental of $4,500.
For further particulars, apply at the Office of the Trustees, No. 7, Podder's
Performance to ill
Anctions.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned will sell by Public THE
Auction, on
THURSDAY,
:
the 13th May, 1860, at 12 o'clock, at his Sales Room, Comercial Bank Build-|
ingy, ...
50 doz. Linen Handkerchiefs, 20 doz. Pen Knives,
30 doz. Pura26.
5 doz. Bull's Eye Lanterns
15 boxes Toilet Soap.
25 cases Seltzer Water.
10 cases each 10 gross Matches.
10 cases American Tobacco. 150 drunis cach White and Zine
Paint.
100 drums each Green and Black
Paint.
40 úruos Tarpentine,
75 cases Devoe's Kerosine Oil.
mylp
16 Yellow Metal Bars.
600 lbs. Copper Pump Tacks.
25 brass door Locks, with Furpi-
ture complete,
A quantity of Iron Screws, Brass But-
Etc., And,
Elo.
E AMATEURS T: (Stielingshire) Regiment being unable to perform at the tons, Hasps, Hinges, Deck Lights, Garrison Theatre for some time, through some malicious person or poradus breaking into the Building and destroying the whole of the Seenery, Seata, &c. &c., bug to an nuuues that they will porform at the L3- TANO THEATRE OR MUNDAY and THURS DAY. the 17th and 20th May, 1860, assisted by MARIAN HARTLEY and Mrs W H. WALLETT, when they trust they may be kindly supported by the Public.
PROGRAMME,
The much admired Drama (in two acts),
ENTITLED
TIME TRIES ALL!"
Songs by W. GREEN.
To conclude with the Laughable Fares "MY WIFE'S OUT."
in
Etc.,
Balance of an Invoice of Letter Paper. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 1, 1869.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. ORRIS & Co. have received instruc-
Mtions to sell by Public Auction, on TUESDAY,
20th May, 1869, at their Sale Rooms, at 4 o'clock P.M., (unless previously dispos
That valuable Property in Wellington
The Band of the Regiment will performed of by private sale),- during the Evening'a Eutertainment appro priste Music, including the Popular Comic Fantasia "An Evening, about Town." Stetet, registered in the Land Office as which includes some of the most favorite Section 4 of Inland Lot No. 21, toge ther with the commodious Office and Dwelling House erected thereon and lately in the occupation of Messrs BRAN- DAO KÉO.
with The Directors of the Arsenal at of this well known Hotel equal to those of Airs of the day.
Travellers will find the Accommodations Foochow," sending at the same time parti- the best Hotels of the Eastern States and culare of the dimensions of the Boiler and Europe.
the price.
Hongkong, May 5, 1809.
NOTICE,
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ALL parties indebted to, and having
claims against the Estate of the late
Jens PAIRESOS, Plumber, and Copper-
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ADMISSION.
Boxes to hold six.
$10. Single Ticket,.
$2. Tickets to be bad of Mesars Las, CRAW rond & Co., (where a plan of the Theatre may be secu) the HONGKONG HOTEL, the HOTEL D'EROPE, the LESITANO CLUB, and Officers, Mees 75th Regiment, Murray Barracks,
Hongkong, April 13, 1863.
BELLE VUE, PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE. Hollywood Road, No. 6.
Board only,
WILLIAM SWAN, Executor.
$40. CHARLES SEABURG,
Proprietor,
ot
290ct
Hongkong, May 10, 1869,
mith, Queen's Road West, are requested
to lodge the same with the Undersigned, Board and Lodging. $60 per Month to commence precisely at 9 p.m.
cu or before the 15th May, 1869,
Hongkong, April 21, 18UN. myla Hongkong, April 23, 1860,
Doors open at 8.30 p. a. Performance
Ws. ROBERTSON, L'ir. Sergt. 75th, Presic, Amateur Chi
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TERMS OF SALE-One half cash upon fall of the hemmer in Mexican dollars weighed at 7.1.7., the remainder on com- pletion of the transfer, all expenses of which to be paid by the purchaser ; or· half the purchase money way remain on Mortgage at a low rate of interest.
For further particulars apply. to the Auctioneers.
Hongkong, May 7, 1869.
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Hongkong, February 1, 1869.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
COBRT OF DIRECTORS, - Chairman Guo, F. HEAND, Eaq. Deputy Chairman-JULJUS MENKE, Esq. GEORGE J. HELLAND, BOD. J. B. TAYLOR
EBQ.
A. Joost, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DONCANSON,
Esq.
Eng.
W. B. FORBES, Esq. RICHARD
S. D. SASSOON, Eaq Esq.
And,
E. R. BeLilios, Esq,
Managers.
Hongkong,
FOR SHANGHAI, The 8. S.
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NEGAPATAM," Captain SUTHERLANI will have immediate despatch for the
above Part
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 8, 1969.
FOR NAGASAKI.
The British steamer
**OCEAN QUREN," daily expected from Sin- gapore, will have quick dispatch for the above
named port.
For freight or Passage, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, May 7, 1560,
FOR LONDON,
The O. S. S. Coy's Str.
"ACHILLES," RUSSELL, Master, will be despatched from Foochow for the above part soon
ROWETT, after the opening of the Tea Market, eal-
VICTOR KRESSEB, Erq.
Chief Manager.
ling at Hongkong, if suflicient inducement
Hate of Freights as follows:
If the passage is made to Gravesend in
I over DAVID MACLEAN, Esq. Shanghae,
LONDON BANKERS,-London and Cannty Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of per cat, por annum on the daily balance.
On Fired Deposits .--
T
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15
13
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per pum.
4 per cent. ,, 12
5 per cent. LOCAL BILLS DISLOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Americs, China and Japan.
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, January 1, 1869. tt
NOTICE,
LL Persons Indebted to the Estate of the late ROBERT HENRY GRANT, late-
is a clerk in the Naval Yard, Hongkong are requested to make payment, Estate are notified to send in their claims Persons having Claims against the said to the Tudorsigned without delay.
JNO. J. FRANCIS,
Solicitor for JOHN D. MACDONALD THOMPSON,
Executor. Hongkong, 3rd April, p. 1869.
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F. A. WHEELER. HAIR CUTTER & HAIR DRESSER, 26, Queen's Road, (Opposite Lisz & CRAWFORD'S.) Hongkong, March 19, 1860,
ti
70 days or under, £6. per ton ft.
80
27
80
7
£5. 10: £5.
BIRLEY &Co. Heugkong, May 5, 1860.
0. S. S. Co.'s Steamers.
INSURANCE.
IF required by shippers, at the time of making freight Bgagements, certificate of Insurance, against Tea or Silk, on first class English Companies, may be obtained from the undersigned, at the following rates; 478. Od per cent. Shanghai and Foochow
to London,
688. G. per cent. Bankow to London. Net cash, including average and cost of stani
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Shanghai, 27th April, 1869.
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FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The A1 British Screw-steamer
"JAPAN,"
473 tona Register.
Apply to
GIBD, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Hongkong, May 4, 1800,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The N. G. barque
"ELLARD," Captain Scar, will have quick despatch for the above port.
RUSSELL & Co.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, May 10, 1860.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The American ship
"MALAY,"
will have quick despatch for the shove port. For Freight or Passage, apply to
ACOUSTINE, HEARD & C Hongkong, May 7, 1860,
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