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PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING
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WETH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE "HONGKONG EVENING MAIL, AND SHIPPING LIST.”
VOL. XXV. No. 1851. 琥四十月五年九十六百八千一
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON -F. ALGAN, 11, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornilli. GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hol bern Hill, E.C. BATES HENDY & Co., 4 Old Jeury, E.C. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND GORDON & Gorth, Mel bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally: Wate & BAUZE, San Francisco,
2017 water, Drown & Co. Amoy,
Manila, 0. KarpTE & CO.
Arrivals,
May 19, Andreas, North G. barque, 398, Peters, Singapore, April 16, General-W3⁄4. PUNAN & Co.
May 13, Formose, British steamer, 700, Hackin, Foocbow, Amey and Swatow, May 11, 12 and 13, General.-P. & 0. Co.
Departures.
May 14, Denis, for Manila.
Passengers.
ABHIVED-F'er Formosa, 3 European desk sud 37 Chinese.
Shipping Reports.
The N. G. barque Andreas, from ga pore, reports the first part of the pinsage Ane weather, winds from the Northwaril; the latter at had winds from Souther- ly till arrival in port,
The P. & O. steam-ship Formosa, reports having left Foochow on the 11th, Amoy on the 12th, and Bwatow 13th inst.: Between Foodhow and Amoy experienced dense fog and heavy rain; between Amoy and Hong N.E. winds and find weather. Ships Toochow British ships Thermopyla, Lahoo, Tating, and Spindrif (in dock) Fassed the British steamship Achilles, bound in to Fuoche, and H.M.9.
New Advertisements-
NOTICE.
STAR OTEL,
Ist be so taken pree the STIG Undersigned begs to give abika Hor
from Mr E. R. Hotazes from the Latin; that Mr E R. HOLMES will collell Debts due to and pay all Debts dus by the said Hotel up to that date.
The Undersigned will not be responsible for say Debts incurred on account of the
scrupul we aboપરમ પ
J. E. WATSON.
N. B.--The above Establishment will be closed until further notice for the purpose of checking and repairs,"
J. B. WATSON,
Proprietor, Hongkong, May 6, 1860. may20
NOTICE
class again he Estate of the late- LL parties fadebted to, and having JOHN PATE BOX, Plumber, and Copper- sinith, Queen's Road West, are requested to lodge the same with the Undersigned, on or before the 16th May, 1869,
WILLIAM SWAN, Executor,
Hongkong April 24809.
BONNETT & Co. EMOVED to QUEEN's Reap, opposite
Mesare LANE, URAWFORD & Co, Will open on 5th May, 1900. Hongkong, May 3, 1869.
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CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY,
B. BUTCHER be respectfully to inform the Inhants of Ilongkong. that he has just received a larger contign- ment of
CARRIAGE MATERIALS, PAINTS, VARNISH."
than bas ever been introduced into long kong lio is now prepared to build to arder, or pair Carriages of any description, on very low teras, having received cloth, leather, paints, valaiah and every other requisite, especially
At anchor as the White Dog CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, LACE, U. S. gerboat Unadilla, Ha M. B. Cock
&c., &c.
Amongst other things, he has also rocciv.
for Takso, and steam-ship Zod a complete set of badator's Tools, so
Cort Brat, H.M.So
and Baltike ne kadar
New Advertisements.
FOR NEW YORK.
The N. G. barque
"A. E. VIDAL,"
that any repairs to Saddles, in seu brazosted here equal to what fios
could be at home.
ANGELBECK, Master, having the greater part of her cargo engag
ed, will have quick despatch for the above
port.
For Freight, apply to
SMITH ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, May 14, 1869.
BOTTOMRY.
JANTED of BOTTOMRY about the WA
Bum of Ten thousand Mexican Dol lars on Vessel, and Freight to be earned to New York.
Tendera will be received at the Office of
Alao,
The
A HORSE SHOEING FORCE, work done by a first class European Shoe ing-Sraith.
TERMA STRICTLY MODERATE. BUTCHER'S LIVERY STABLES,
AND
CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY, Rear of Murray Barracks, Hongkong.
CHER,
All orders promptly executed, under the personal superintendance of J. B. BUT- He will be happy to call at the residence of any one requiring his services.
Hongkong, May 1, 1869,
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NOTICE OF REMOVAL.
Augustine Heard & Co. mutil Noon of the Undersigned begs to inform the
20th Instant.
A. INGRASAM, Master of the Am. burk *A. IP. Sterena,”
Hongkong, May 13, 1860.
WANTED TO CHARTER
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Versol to load BUGAR MAQUIN-
ERY at Manila for Hongkong.
for particulars, apply to
WADEE, SMITH & Co.
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Hongkong, May 13, 1869.
TO LET.
NE ROOM, furnished or unfurnished, tuated on a Virat Story, Wyndbrai Street, near to the American Consulate, having a Veraudah and all the view of the Barbour.
Apply to A. X.," care of the Office of
this paper,
Hongkong, May 12, 1869.
NOTICE
HE Undersigned, in the name of the proprietor, begs leave to inform for- eign communities in Chua that, having as sumed the business and acquired the "good will" of the late "URIENTAL HOTEL," bu is now prepared to offer to Ladles, Gentlemen and families, visiting this port, on his newly- opened premises, entitled "CANTUN HO TELAND BAKERY first rate accommode- tion, a superior table, as well as excellent Wines and Spirits. Dae regard having alas been paid to selection of intelligent and atteu-
tive domestics, the proprietor is assured,
Community of Hongkong, that be bas REMOVED bis Horse Shoeing Forge, from rear of MURHAY BARRACKE to his Now
Premises in Duddell Street.
Gentlemen who may favour hia with their Patronage, may rely on their florson being shod under his strict surveillance.
THOMAS E HAWKINS, Late Farrier Major, Bengal
Horas Artillery. Hongkong, May 1, 1800.
FESEFELD & Co., AUCTIONEERS,
COMMISSION MERCHANTS,
AND
GENERAL SCENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD.
Next Door to “Hongkong Dispensary.
Hongkong, May 1, 1869,
augt
WHONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY. State price and all particulars.
Address "A," care of China Mail Ofice. Hongkong, April 26, 1880.
WANTED to BUY, 4 SHARES in the
MORRIS & Co., AUCTIONEERS, NEWS AND COMMISSION AGENTS,
QUEEN'S ROAD,
HONGKONG,
(Late J. B. Morris, News Agent)
that visitors will be wanting in no comfort 00CIDENTAL HOTEL,
they can possibly desire.
4 Bakery being attached to the estab-
ishment,
Bread and Biscuits, made of the Lost American Bour, are constantly on baad.
A Billiard Saloon, with a magnificent table, by Mesure Sheare cod & o., Cal- outta, will be also opened on the premises. Ice creams of all descriptions can be had on application, during the evenings of the ensning summer,
Canton, May 11, 1860.
F. XAVIER,
Manager.
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THE ECHO DO PUVU,” RUTICE. — In consequence of the Under- signed's attendance being required at Macao, to obtain evidence for the defence in the libel action, Pereira v. De Bouza, the publication of the above Paper will be aus pended for one week.
A. DE SOUZA, Proprietor Echo do Poro. Hongkong, May 10, 1869. my1?
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, 14TH MAY, 1869,
Je Advertisements.
BONGONG & SHANGHAI BANK
ING CORFORATION.
HOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERA
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New Advertisements.
NOTICE
THE UNION DOCK COMPANY OF HONOTONG & WHAMPOA LIMITED
ICE is hereby given that the Unpaid BROKERT S. WALKER has this day Capitai of Ons Hired Dollara per appointed Seerstary to the Com- M Bhare on the 20,000 Shares of the pany, and its Jons INGLIA, the present Corporation's Stock will fldus on the Actingarotary, resumes bis functions as dates folling, viz
Monada Engineer for the Company
By cler of the Board of Director
On 1st July, 1869, $36
1st July, 1870, 1st Jan, 1871
25 25
Shareholders electing to pay the whole or any portion of the above Calls by antici pation will receive intertet at the rate of per cent, per annum, payable half-yearly, until the respecte dates at which the Calls shall fall due and receiple for each
JOHN INGLIS Acting Secretary,
HONG KONG GENERAL CHAMBER
COMMERCE.
HE Fortnightly Market Cienists pub- be defferable from the Office of the Under fed by the CHAMBER, will in futury
日三月四年已已治园
Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION.
LAMMERT ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, off
SATURDAY.
the 15th May 1860, at 11 o'clock .., at Mesert M & CLAUSSEN's front Store, Queens Road, Coptral-
The remainder of their large and wall assorted STOCK-IN-TRADE of Drap- gry: Hosiery mady-made Clothing, and
v comprising |
Witney Tweeds, Multons, Meripos, Alpacces, and Linen Drills
Black Cloth Dress, Shooting and Sac Coate
payments will be at the Head Offes signed from 10 a.M, of the morning preced- Shooting and Sac Costa
and Branches.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
VICTOR KRESSÉR,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, Marub 2, 1860.
M. A. CORREA, OMMISSION MERCHANT AND
GENERAL AGENT. CANTON,
April 1869.
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FA WHEELER, HAIR OUTTER & HAIR DRESSER 26, Queen's Road, (Opposite Lang & CRAWFORD's.) Hongkong, March 19, 1869
NOTICE.
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THE SHANGHAI NEWS-LETTER.
NLARGED to double its former aize,
now affords a better medium of into ligence from this quarter of the world; It)
is published for the transmission of all the current Mercantile, Political, and General News of China and Japan, by the Pacific Mail Stearners to America and Europe.
The Subscription to the News Letter is Two Dollars and a half per annum, for subscribers
ing the teamer's departure. The Circolare areat the disposal of non-Members, on
AD- plication to the Secretary, who will furnish particolars of cost, to.
J. W. WOOD,'*
Secretar
Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 2, 1869,
SAIL MAKING.!!. ILLIAM DOLAN having returned to W
Hongkong, bae resumed his business of Bar MAKING in all its branches, at his uld place in Duddell Street, and solicita the patronage of the Public.
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He has on hand a fine assortment of 9 and 10 canoe RAVEN'S DUCK suitable for Boat Sails or Awnings.
Hongkong, April 20, 1869.
of the
Entertainments.
AMATEURS 757b (Stirlingshire) Garrison Theatre for some time, through Regiment being unable to perform at the one malicious person or persons breaking into the Building our destroying the whole Scenery, Seats, &c., ., beg to an ones that they will perfocur at the Lust TANG THEATRE on MUNDAY and THURS in Shanghai, and Three Del-DAY, the 17th and 20th May, 1869, lars when mailed.
Resisted by MARIAN HARTLEY and Mrs W.
WALLETT,
when trust they may
they blondly supported by the Public
The march admired Drama (in two acts),
The authorized Agents for receiving Ad- vertisements and Subscriptions we
San Francisco. MrJ. W.
W. SULLIVAN, 600, Sansome Street,
London Andhera mode Court,
Lindon Cornhill, Монага
WM. H. Foen & Co., 32, Burling Slip, New York.
MORRIS & Co., Hetigkong.
Mesurs H. Fong & Co., Bund, Shanghai, Shanghai, March 20, 1800, may 29
THE LONDON & CHINA EXPRESS published in London for the .&O. Co.'s and Fretch Mails, and contains Summary of Home, Parliamentary, and
Foreign News. Special Correspondents Letters from Leading, Hellant, dro
Articles on the principal inte-
rests of China.
Digest of time Opinious on China Sub
jects
List of Passengers by the current and
Ruoccoding Maile.
Naval and Military News. Hirtin, Marriages, and Deaths. Commercial, Bauking, Share Linta, &c. Market Reports, Shipping Nows, Freight, &e., from London and Exchangen the Continent, New York, &c. Statistics of Imports and Exporta.
Supplement Statement of each Ship's Cargo for Obius and Japan, and by the P. and O. Mails. SUBSCRIPTION-$12 per Annum With
Brport Supplement, $14.50. Single Copier,
50 cents.
MORRIS & Co., Agents, Queen's Road.
Hongkong, Maret 12, 1869.
FAWCETT & Co., HIP CHANDLERS, GENERAL
STOREKEEPERS,
SHIP
WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, SAIL MAKERS,
AND,
COMMISSION AGANTS, Wyndham Street, Hongkong. Hongkong, April 1, 1869.
MESSRS. KOSS & Co. DEG to inform the public of Hongkong that they had established themselves TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS. on the promises hitherto occupied by Mesers LADAGE, OBLXE & Co.
BA
Having secured the services of an expe. rienced Europeau Cutter, and also having received per late arrivale a very superior lock of NEW GOODS, of the latest pat-
terus, they are prepared to meet all the re- quirements of the present season.
TRIES
Fancy Meton, Tweed, and Angola Black and Colored Merino and Alpaca
Coats.
Black Merino Dress Coata.
White and Colored Linen Coats and Jackets.
Black Cloth, Merino, and Alpaca
Famer Melton, Angola, and Tweed Veste,
T
White and Colored Linen. Fancy Doeskin, Angola, and Tweed Pants
White and Colored Linen Pants. Black and Colored Merino and Alpaca Pants
Long Cloth Shirts, Linen Collara, Wristbands, Scarfs and Ties, Cloth, Buckskin, and Kid Gloves, Blankets, Table Cloths, Napkins, Crimen Shirts, Drawore, Under Yests, Socks, Stockings, Shell and Felt Hats, Hoots and Shoes. Soap, Perfumery, Brushes, Canes,
Etc.. Eto,
Etc. purchasers.
The above will be sold in LOTS to suit
TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
Hongkong, May 12, 1869.
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PUBLIC AUCTION. DEAD & Co, Will be offered for HE Property at Fecebow, known as
sale by Public Auction, in Jupe next, unless previously disposed of hy private ugntract.
Sungs by W. GREEN. To conclude with the Laughable Farce
MY WIFE'S OUT."
The 'operty consists of The Band of the Reginant will perform
DWELLING HOUSE during the Evening's Entertainment appro- containing 8 Rooms and Bath RoomES, ate Music, including the Popular Comit with Servants' Offices and Stables detach Fantasia An Evening about Towo." which includes some of the most favorited; the whole surrounded by a Garden. Airs of the day-
This House is lot on a short Lose at ADMISSION
$150 per month. Bexce to hold six, Single Ticket, Tickets to be had of Messrs LANE, CHA- & Co., (where a plan of the Theatre may be seen the HONGKONG Horst, the HOTEL D'EUROPE, the LEITANO Ches, and Officers, Mess 75th Regiment, Murray Barracks.
$10. $2.
Doors open at 8.30 p.m. Performance to commence procirely at 9 p.m.
W. ROBERTSON, Chr. Sexyt. Toth, Persia, Amateur Club Hongkong, May 10, 1889. ny21
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
MORRIS & Co. have received instruc ting to sell by Public Auction, ou
TUESDAY,
2501 May, 1869, at their Sale Rooms, at 4 o'clock, M., (unless previously dispos ed of by private sale),
That valualde Property in Wellington Street, registeted in the Land Office as Section of luland Lot No. 21, toge. ther with the commodious Office and Dwelling House erected thereou and lately in the occupation of Messrs BRAN. BAO 2 Co
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OFFICES AND GODOWNS.
A House containing 4 Offices and Spacious Tex Room, with tire-proof Go downs, large Treasury, and Compradore's Rooms below, Servants Offices &e, at-
tached.
Three large Godowns, A, B, and C, adjoining the above.
This property has water frontage, is situated in the most eligible portion of let on & Repairing Lense for 6 years, the business quarter of Foochow, and is
comeucing 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 Hill.
Hongkong, February 1, 1869.
Banks.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,
SUBSORISKS CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF
DOLLAR
COURT OF DIREITORS. Cuirman-Gro. F. HEARD, Esq. Deputy Chairman JELIUS MENRE. Eaq. GEORGE J. HELLAND, Bon. J. B. PAYLOR. TERMS OF SALE-One half cash fall of the hammer in Mexican dollars WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNCANSDA,
Ezy.
JUOST, ENQ weighed at 7.1.7., the remainder on com Esq. pletion of the transfer, all expenses of W. H. FORBES, Esq. RICHARD
Es). which to be paid by the purchaser; or 8. D. SA, E E
ROTEIT, balf the purchase money may remain on
And, Mortgage at a low rate of interest.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers,
Hongkong, May 7, 1869.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
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A large stock of Ready-made CLOTH THE Undersigned have received in structions to sell by Public Auc
hand.
HE Uccidental Hotel baving been re- ING, of the latest Fashions, always on tion,
cently improved and refurnished, is now in complete order in all its appoint-
menta.
Travellers will find the Accommodations
of this well known Hotel equal to those of the best Hotels of the Eastern States and } Europe.
Hongkong, April 19, 1860.
BELLE VUE,
PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Hollywood Road, No. 4.
KOSS & Co., Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, February 6, 1860.
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY LIMITED.
on
MONDAY,
the 17th instant, at 12 o'clock Noon,
The whole of the Household FURNI- TURE, at 12, Hollywood Road, compri- sing a fine-toned Piano, Couches, Tables, Chairs, Bedsteads, Electro-Plated Ware,
0013 NOTICE -On and after of this Con Pictures, Mirrors, Carpets, A PALL
March
next, the office
pany, situated over the HONGKONG DEABLE COLLECTION OF JEWEL PENSARY will be closed. Letters can how- LERY,
ever be left as heretofore in box placed
for the purpose within the same building.
The Company's Stock of Chandeliers and
Board and Lodging. $60 per Month. other Fittings will, after the above date, he
Board only,
etc.
Etc..
etc., Catalogues to be bad of the Auction-
BCTE.
on view at the premises of Mosers LANE, CHAWFORD & Co., Queen's Road.
A. NEWTON,
Manager. 2300k] Hongkong, February 18, 1860, my18 Hongkong, May 15, 1869,
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery
MORRIS & Co.,
Auctioneers.
$40. H UHARLES SEABURQ,
Proprietor. Hongkong, April 23, 1869,
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E. R. BeLLios, Esq.
Managers. Hongkong,.
Victon Kersser, Eaq. Chief Manager. Shanghae, DAVID MACLEAN, Esq. LONDON BANKERS,—London and County Bank
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED
Current Deposit Accounts at the rate balance.
of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily
On Fixed Deposite
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per at Bum.
4 per cent. 64
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per cent, LOCAL BILLS DIs NTED.
Credits granted ou approved Securities and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted en London, and the shief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager, Offices of the Vorperation,
No, I, Queen's Road Bast Hongkong, January 1, 1869.
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PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
STEAM TO
SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW, THE P. & 0.8. N. Co.'s. S
"208"
will leave for the above plassa, at Noon, on SATURDAY, tho 15th Instant, instead of the time previonaly notified.
W. MACAULAY Superintendent. Hongkong, May 12, 1869, ຫມາ
STEAM TO SWATOW, AMOY, & SHANGHAL (Also FUUCHOW, shoubi aufficient faciune- ment offer.)
will leave for the above places at Noon, Tuesday, the 18th instant.
W. MACAULAY,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, blay 15, 1869.
18mxy
FOR SHANGHAL
The O. B, S. Coy.'s steamer
"NESTOR,"
DRENNING Master, will be despatched for the above port, at daylight on SUNDAY NEXT, the 16th instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BIRLEY & Co. Hongkong, May 18, 1889.
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port,
FOR YOKOHAMA. The steam ship
"SHAFIENBURY, ̈`* Captain AITKEN, will meet with quick despatch for the above
For Freight or Passage, andy to
LANDSTEIN. & Co. Hongkong, May 13, 1860, -
FOR SHANGAL The 3. S.
"NEGABATAM,”
By Captain SeTHERLAND, will leave DAY, the 15th instant, at ...
for the above Port, on SATUR For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & CO. Hongkong, May 13, 1860.
mala
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, FOOCHOW & TAMSUL The Steam-ship
*BOUGLAS,"
Captain Torrs, will have immediate despatch for the ahova Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 13, 1889.
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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA
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The British steamer
ARRATOON APUAK,” Capt. DE SMIDT, wil he des patched for the above porta, THURSDAY, the 20th inst., at 2 P.. Despatches will close at 1. P.M. For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBU, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, May 11, 1809.
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PACIFIC MAIL STEAM SHIP
COMPANY.
NOTICE.
The Steam-chip
"GREAT REPUBLIC," Captain J. M. CAVERLEY, Will Bail from Hongkong for Yoko laws and San Francisco, on the 19th inst., at 3 r.. precisely,
No Freight received after Noon of the 18th instant.
Passengers are requested to be on hoard at 2 P.., day of sailing.
GEO. E. LANE,
Hongkong, May 10, 1860.
FOR NAGASAKI,
gent.
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The British ateainer
OCEAN QUEEN," daily expected from Sin- gapore, will have quick dispatch for the above named part.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hoogkong, May 7, 1860.
FOR LONDON.
The U. S. 8. Coy's Str.
"ACHILLES," RUSSELL, Master, will be despatched from Feochote for clie abovu port soon atter the opening of the Tea Market, cal liug at Hongkong, if sufficient inducement
offers.
Rate of Freight as follows:
If the passage in roade to Gravesend in
70 days or under, £o. 6 per lou 40 ft.
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£5, 10 £6.
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80 over 80
BIRLEY & Co. Hongkong, May 5, 1869.
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0. S. 8. Co.'s Steamers,
INSURANCE.
required by shippers, at the time of making freight engagements, certificate of Eustrate, against Tea or Silk, on first clasa English Companies, may be obtained from the undersigned, at the following rates: 478. Ud. per cent. Shanghai and Foochow
to Loudou.
53. 6d. per cent. Blankow to London. Net cash, including average and cost of stamp.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Shanghai, 27th April, 1800,