Shipping.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The American barque. ANALGALVESTON"
BRIARD, Master, will follow the North Star, for the above port,
and have desuatch.
For Freight, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD &CO Hongkong, September 8, 1869.0018
FOR NEW YORK
The North Getin Barques
DOUTOR PETERMANN," FREDERICKS, Master, having the greater portion of her will lead here and st. Whampoa and have thamadiata despatch for the above
For Freight, apply to
LOLYPHANT & Co. -
ét 18:1869.
tf
Hongkong, Augu
FOR FREIGHT OF CHARTER.
The British barque DZALE VIA REDANG
Cấpiáin, Covis, of hồ2 to Be cataloniy tiliman brain
gister, „DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co
October 7, 1869.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER
The 4-1 Britishi ship? - PONTANA HALIMONE,PAY
Longan, Master, of 745 tons
947 POIGLAN LAPRAJK & Co. (.
September 18, 1898
İzen lì FOR SAHA
Kariy
Notices of Firms.
Whave
NOTICE.
to sign our Firm from this date,
DREYER & Co Hongkong, January 1, 1868,
NOTICE
HE Business of KIZAK & Co., Foo- chow, will be carried on from and after this dalarinder the style and firm of
KINNEAR, LARKEN & Co. the partners therein being, M. WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR Aud. MY THOMAS LAN-
CASIER HARKAN.
WELTHEM BALIOUR KINAHAR,S Losebowy May 1, 3860-
For Sale!
THE CHINA MAIL.
For Sale:
FOR SALE
"Samuel Bunch."
DORDENTS Condensed MILK (Fresh).
a
Bootch SALMON, Findon HADDOCKS and LOBSTERS in 1 lb, Tine Also choice variety of SOUPS in 1 lb Tina
Apply to
J. F. HOSE, Wellington Strett Hongkong, August 24, 1867.
Under
FOR SALE, der power, contained in the Mortgage
Deed),
"
- Luke-those-valuable fremises situate in A Hongkong, abutting on Queen's Hood
in the South, and partly on the Prags on the North, formerly occupied by Mesare. Smith, Kennpaty
& Co., and now in the co EX SSDIUMED,"
cupation of Messrs. E. Schelfhase & Co. URNITURE DAMASK, GIMP and The Premises are built on Marine Lot No. LOORS, Embroidered OLUTH, Vel 101, and are held under Lease from the vet PILE, Printed and other TABLE Orown for 980 years, subject to a Crown CUVEES, Table GLUTEN and NAPKINS, rent of £30 per annum. The Premises are OLUTH, bik UMBRELLA, Blue and spacious and airy, and the ground com
sizes,
spacious and sary, and the ground compris | Black; Glaes SILKS, Book: MUSLINS, PRIEŠ grep, ch d
Woul WORK, Lace GOODS, Dressing sing CASES and BAGS, BALL, CARDS, she PENCILS, Rose WATER CRACKERS, dia, da,
pjese had the 7/8. W1BAKER & Co. Hongkong, September 9, 1869.
FOR SALE FRESH Californian HAY and OATS, RUSSELL & Co. Hoogkong, August 21, 11
The British barque Jiek virvellac ETHENOPILOT FISH."
bansand fallend
FOR SALE,
810 Tone Register, built by received, ex Mail Steamer..
Meters HALL & SONS, Aberdeen,
For Particulary apply to
POUGLAS LAPRAIE & CO. SIPELS DE CAPTAIN ON BOATLAN Hongkong, September 17, 1860.
Nottees to Consignees, JARUZAIP MINI SCO dox
arsh oda balaion on jalga
NOTICE.
HAY
THE tonowany prokages have been landed bia stored the risk and expense of the Oonsignee hd are requested to take immediate delivery.
EF 8 Japan October 6, 1800, From San Francisco, —
David Brown, pkgs, Billiard Table. (in triangle) - KUBcakes Merchandise.
From Manzanello.
B
BB
0 & Co.
1 Sox Treasure!
A HARRIS 11800
WRITER EDEN, FROM LONDON.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- el Haitisa sekel are hereby requested to send in, their Bill of Lading, to the Un- desigted for countersignature and to take iqmediate delivery of their Goods"
Cargo "Impeding discharge of ship wil be lauded, and stored at Consignees' risk and expe
"TURNER & Co. Hongkong, October 7, 1860,
NOTICEYLANMI following cases bays been landed stored at the risk and expense of get, who are requested to take ate delivery! sejur Donnal with, July 1891
Vta.
Hooghard Angust, 1889, Fortmanteau
Ba Igwetat24731 24th September, 1869. Léon Voronerse Effects,
O. BERTRAND, Principal Agent,
Hongkong, October 8, 1
SILLIARD CLOTHS of the best quality, Sinor ene 24 * STAG HOTEL, Hongkong, August 15, 1869.
JUST RECEIVED PER MISTI
DIREUT FROM FRANCE, TRENCH BUTTER, in Botda 1
Houses and Lands.
TO LET.
¿{With imagediate, possession.) EVERAL Strong New GODOWNS, very conveniantly, situated on Marine Lot No. 68, between fears Jour BURD & Co.'s premises and MessIS GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Can Wharf
For Particulare, apply to
A MOLEOD, At Meurs Gibb, Livingston & Co.'s Hongkong, April 26, 1861
tf
TO. LET.
ITH immediate possession, the flense Vand: Unices, No, sy grough Street lately, occupied by MoseÍN Á. WILKINSON #
Apply to OX10
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1868
LIGHTERAGE AND STORAGE. THE Undersigned will undertake to land
Cotton, Rice, Conley and other Merk chandino, in theirown Boats and to receive the same on STORAGE in First-class Gra- nite godowns, du Modurate "l'erms
Those valuable Premises adjoining the above on ita Western boundary, formerly in the occupation of the Asiatic Bank, and bailt on Inland Lot No. 514, These Pre mises are likewise held under a Crewn Lease for 990 years, subject to a Crown rent of £24 10s. per annum, and the Lot, on contains an area of 6,750 square foot.
The above valuable Property will be sold by Pablo Anction fr Hongkong on some sarly day (of which due notice will be given), unless previondly, disposed of by private contract 2-WEATH
For further particulare, apply to
MEM SMITH AKOHER & Co.,
HENRY O. CALDWELL, Eng Hongkong, 3rd August, 1809.
Houses and Lands,
lbfmadd
Bach; $12 per dozens of mint, GRUYERE CHEESE, in good order, 50 cents per lo "arba MAÇAKUNI, in cases.6 lbs. sñah,: 82 per
ITALIAN PASTE, for Soups, 3 lbs, pott VERMICELLI, Do. Do
bez vade, 93.
BADSD Oll 1 dozen cac lo
FRENCH VINEGAR Quart Bottles, in
dates of I dozen, $4.60,
Jury 9,DUBOST & Co. Hongkong, September 27, 1869.
FOR SALE
2700
IFTY case Genuine Duc de Montu
bello" CHAMPAGNE of first quality,
FURNISHED HOUSE TO LET, NO. 1 Pechilt Terrace, Eta STREET,
nently furnished with good English made FURNITURE, with possession from 1st November.
Capply to
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, October 1, 1869,
+
TO LET. WO Large GUDOWNY at Wanchai, at moderate Rent For particulars sp ply to
P&O CAMAJEE & Co. No. 7, corner of Hollywood & Cochrane St. Hongkong, October 1, 1869, - nol
"AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Hongkong, September 24, 1869.
0024 N SANAYAN FOR SALE.
Ex Chetah, British Empire, Invincible
And Others.
AT MODEKAZZ FRIDER NEW INVOICES OF CHAMPAGNES,
FIDSIECK & Co. & Dry MONOPOLE,
Ha quarts and plots, frst class Dry
Wine
Perrier, Jouet & Co ́s Pale (REAM' ING, in quarts and pints, first elaga Dry Wits Day p
De St. Marceaux & Co, a CARTE BLANCHE SEO, in quarte qud pints, first olans Dry Wine.
Kainard Pere & FIT'a Carte RLANCHE, in quarts and pinte and help
EUGENE ÜLIQUOT, in quarte, pints
half-pints.
VIN DAY MOUSSEUX, in quarts and pints.
ADOLPH COLLINS, in pinta. White & Co.'s Pale Dry SHERRY, white
OM HAMBURG Gordon's Pale Dry SHERRY,
DUTCH BARQUE MARIA LOUISA BANTOINETTE,
SHERRY,
seal (vory dry).. UNSIGNEES of Cargo by above-naped
Duff Gordon's. Pale Dry requested to send in their yellow sea), vessel Bülb-pi Ladjuk, for the Undersigned for Duff Gordon's
Pale Dry
Dry SHERRY, countersignature, delivery of their Good take immediate red seat
Cargo impeding the discharge of the vas sel will be laided and stated bapenes, desponsiguess
BOURJAU, HUBENER & CO.. Hongkongs Apgust
ES
50, 860 THỤY HOA BAN ORCHANDIZE, TR Mario Klisabeth,
RIPPED by Kendry OKailanzer & Of, and consigned to order, have bean landed and stored for account and risk of the Udnsignioon, and if not, takyn delivery.
BARS & Co, in wood and bottle.. BARCLAY PERKINS & Co., in hogsheade Guiness extra DUBLIN STOUT, by E. & T. Burke, in quarts and pints.
GINGER BRANDY, GINGER WINE, ORANGE BITTERS.
Kinahair's LL WHISKEY, în glass, Old Scotch Islay WHISKEY, in glass.
& Boord's 'OLD TOMA IN
TRUFFLES, "in + and † tiss....... TRUFFLED PATES, in 1 and this Patent
MALE TO LET
With Immediate Possession. 14 Pechali Terrace, Elgin Street. Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, September 20, 1869.
TOLET.
With Immediate Possion. BUNGALOW at Puketulum.
Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1960.⠀⠀⠀
TO LET
OUSES in Mosque Terrace. (Caine
Road), newly painted and in tho rough repair. "Water, Lild on,
"Apply
wit
BUNDET JOHN GERRARD. Hongkong, July 3, 1869, - ****
FOR SALE OR TO LET.
KOB. S. WALKER & Hongkong, March 4, 1866.
CHAMBERS, D'AGUILAR.
STREET,
FEW Sota of these desirable CHAMA BERS are How Vacant, and can be had reasonable terms. Apply to
DOUGLAS HAPKAIK & Co.} Hongkong; February 1600.-
TWO HOUSES TO BE LET ECENTLY put in thorough Repair,
tuated on the KIBE OF THE HILL
Queen's Road, Apply to E BA
New Advertisements.
FOR AMOY.
The Spanish steamer
"PRIM,"
No. 1980 OCTOBER 12, 1869.
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATON.'
1. It is hereby notified for genera in- formation that, the Contract between the Government of Mauritine and the Union Steam-ship Company, for the Conveyance Captain BORDOVANS, will be of Mails once a Month between Ceylon and dispatched for the above port on Mauritius, and between Mauritian and THURSDAY, the 14th Instant, at noon.
Natal, having terminated, the correspon For Freight or Page, apply to dance for kanrisus will be forwarded t
REMEDIOS & Co. this, Office in the Hail for Aden, from from Hongkong, October 13, 1869.
whence it will be sent to its destination by the Fragol Mail Packets leaving Aden for Reunion and Mauritius on the 2ård of each Month
c14
VERY commodious Premises in Queen's Road Central, incluga i ost o renient suite of rooms on ground, it or Food Glofwith godown. Terms wry. moderata. Address
Office
Hougkong
X, Y care of China Muil
0026
SAYLE & Co., VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
HAVE RBORIYED EX. MATE-STEAMER.
A
Large assortment of MILLINERY, BONNETS, and HATS, of the test fashionk
A Choice sasortment of SILK, MUS LIN, and GRENADINE, for Evening
A fine assortment of new French FLOW.
2. No alteration has been made in the dressed to Mauritius rates of Postage on correspondence ad-
As the communication with Netal and the Cape of Good Hope is that out of the sorrespondance for those Colonies, polen marked to be forwarded by Private Ship, will, in future, be sent in the Mails for London at the following rates of Postage whiob must be paid in advance, vix : Upon Letters sent by way
of Southampton, 46 cents each j oz. When sent by way of
Marseilles, Newspaper via Southam
6
Newspapers via Mamail-
Book Packets via South-
ampton 10
under
20 cents, above 4 oz, and not ar seeding 8 oz.; and 20 cents for erary additional 8 oz.
Book Packets via Marselloé, 14 oguls under 40 28 dents above for and nos exceeding on and 28, conta for every
additions! 8 ounces,
F.-W. MITCHELA Porncater General'
Westward, and an easy distance from the EBS, HEAD-DRESSES and FEATHERS. General Post Office, Hongkang,
ME. BARRINGTON.
Wyndham Street, Hongkong, May 13, 1868, 21 N
New Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION; THE Undersigned will sell by Public
Auction, on RAST P
THURSDAY, the 14th October, 1860, at 12 o'clock, at bis Sales Rooms, Commercial Bank Buildings,
etc.
200 boxes Yellow Soap? Thesive
25 meestins Sardines
100 cases each 4 doz, tins Salmon..
2 coils Wire Stranded Rope, 3in.
A few cases superior Clarete
50 Plate Glasa Mirrors
25 boxes Clay Pipes
30 barrels Rosing andy sa
20 barrels Pitch, doua foment
25 doz. Pecket Knives.
A large assortment of new TRIM. MINGS and FRINGES in all colora..
9th September, 1868-
Tis hereby notified for general informa tion that henceforward the Porlags Ladies and Gentlemen's Kid GLOVES, chargeable on Book and Packets of Patterus in white, and colors, all sizes.
addressed to the United States of America transmitted via the United Kingdom will be as follows, viz
SOUTHAMPTON.
Gentlemen's Drab Shell and Felt HATS
Blue and Green GOSSAMERS, &o
BRANCE Establishment,
1820, Foochow Road, Shanghai.
Hongkong; February 8, 1869,
LATEST SHIPPING.
ARRIVALSANTA
Oot. 11, Lady Bowen, British ship, 899; Woodoook, Shanghai, Oct. 7, Ballast. RUSSELL & Co.
CLEARED. Dwed Service, for Shanghai.
Hugs, Scarfs, Flannels, Towels, Hat, Prince Albert, for Swatow
Also,
100 Chairscane seats, Counters) Desks, Stove and other Office Furniture, Sedan Chairs, de
Gipsey, for Saigon Ville de
for Granada, Saigon. Sir J.
Jeejeebhoy, for
Whampoa Mystic Belle, for Whampoa Hannah Nicholson, for Ningpo. Bryn Ivor, for Ningpo.
TREMS OF SALE Cash before delivery. H. Love, for Bangkok.
in Mexican dollars.weighed at 7.1.7. DERAT, MARMSTRONG;!
drictionsori
Hongkong, October 13, 1869 oclé
PUBLIC AUCTION. GENERAL WEEKLY SALE
Denmark, for Bangkok
CARGOES.
Under 4 ounce...
Above 4 ounce and pot ex-
ceeding 8 ounce,
Above 8 qunce and not ex-
eeeding 12 ounce
Above 18 ounce and not ex- ceeding 16 ounces,・・
No 1980
Nors.It is párt all ocpmunications busins of this pap Proprietor and in no Much delay
DAMe
the tansaction of b Avoid KL
TO CORRES
· Chus columns are ö addres the public on
we do not hold ourse
opinions of our core ca All communication must be accompanie under not necessarily aqualants of good fo
THE CH
HOUKONG, TUESD
PROG
FROM time to time Chiar papers come pretending paragra announcement that Arsenal a new gunb Buch date, launche the Viceregal Rest
case with the vessels Chin Jod Chow Keur
paper to hand we
vesa has been su from the slips--this ped it the date
ready for immedia engines, mests, and already fixed." It
amidst the many and regarding Chinese which appear on ave
are rather apt to ove
of an event such as
24
country which, non
For every additional 4 oz., 12
Via MARSEILLES.. Under 4 ounce,
foreign help, can t its arsenals A vessel
approved style of with Engines, Masta
Above 4 ounce, and not ex
ceeding Bounce,
10 cita.
83
Above 8 nance and not ex-
ceeding 13 once ani # Above 18 ounce and not ex-
beading 16 ounce,
M
For every additional. 4 08., 16.
נו
Prepayment of the Portage is compulsory In each care.
F
F. W. MITCHELL Postmaster General
General Post Office, Hongkong June 18, 1868.
is hereby notified that under the pro visions of a Treasury Warrant dated the 7th May the Postage on a Letter not exceeding balf-an-ounce in weight posted
Hongkong or at any of the Forte in Cargo per Frob. Mait str. Imperatrice China and Japan addressed to Egypt, or For Mareilles, 1,039 balas Silk:
posted in Egypt addressed to Hongkong of 04:11
any of the Porta in China and Japan, and 1,038 Silk-worn Eggs conveyed in the Mails by British Packet, in reduced from Twenty-four Cents to Twelys Centa
LANE, CRAWFORD, & Crate For London, 1,331 balos Silk.
THAT desirable Residence No. 17 Cuine
food, consisting of DWELLING HOUSE, with Oat isquses and Stabling for 4 Horses attached, lately copied by
the Hunble. W. HANNIB
The House has been recently redecorated and is a thorough repairi
Apply to
JOHN GERRARD Hongkong August 10, 1868.
P
TO LET
With Immediate Posession,
#f
by Public Auction, in their. Sales Rooms, Queen's Road, on
***
FRIDAY,
the 15th instant, at Noon, An Invoice of Superior STATIO NERY, comprising: Cream and Blue Foolscap, Cream and Blus Laid and Wove, Note, and Letter Paper, Note, Latter and Official Envelopes, Mourning Paper, Oiled Paper for Copying, Carbo nio Paper for Manifold writers, Lapen- lined Envelopes, Pens, Ink-erasors, Red Tape, Wafers and Elastic Bands
TWO Commodious Two-Storied Granite Class Plates and Dishes in assorted
GODOWNS, at Wauchi, (adjoining the Union Dock Untupany's Timber Yard) on which property, also, STORAGE cán bộ had at moderate teria
For particulars, apply to
TANG LANDSTEIN & 06. Hongkong, April 26, 1
1868,
TO LET
NE ROOM, furnished or unfurbished, situated on a First Story, Wyndham
TeyoNE LOAF SUGAR, Street, bear to the Americna: Consolatej
of before 10th September, 1869, ville
sold at publie durskin to cover freight and
MELCHERS
Hongkong, August 28, 1869."
Notices of Firms.
· NOTICE.
Harbour.
i
YRUITS, in Juice and having Verandah and all the view of the Apply to "A. X,” care of the Office of this paper
Hongkong, August 3, 1869.
JAMY and JELLIES. A. Uroare de Blackwell's OILMAN STORES, & Co. comprising every requisite for Families and
11. Мраваз
HR interes and depobability of Mr RICHARD DEACde in our Firm censed
on, the th September ultlake,
JOHN BURD&C Hongkong, October 1, 1809,
NOTICE
hot
E have authorized Mr. HORMASJEE!
CoOVERTER to sign our Firm from
this day in China
CAWASJEL PALLANJEE
& Co. Hongkong, September 22, 1889.0022
NOTICE
THE interest And responsibility of the BY DAVIES MARGESSON
iu dar Firm gepaad on the 30th June last and Mr. MORTIMER EVELYN MURRAY WAS admitted a partner therein on 1st July.
„PRO MARGESSUN & Us.
1869
R. EMVI RAFT, Juah beản đoly anthong Mond to our Flein per Procuration
from this date (á vibrere gelden tel
F. BLACKHEAD & Co. Hongkong Jus
15, 1869,
OU NUTIDE
Compton's HAMS, OBEESE, and Brank fast BACON, în tine, der doesn
Preserved MEATS, in lib. 215, 41b. 61b.
tine.
SOUPS, FISH, GAME nd VEGET ABLES, of every description.
Yellow Split PEAS, Regulation LIME JUICE, BLACKLEAD, PLUMBAGO, PUMICE-STONE, etc, etc,
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Cor Hongkong, August 30, 1869
EX MAIL STEAMER. FRENCE KID GLOVES, Colored and
White.
8 W. BAKER & Co. Hongkong, September 24, 1889,
FOR SALE, at the VICTORIA FOUND
BY, Spring Gardene
40 tons of SHEET IRON, 3 by 2 to 8
by
k
15
1}
· 11
Staffordshire SORAL
36 LOOMOOR, of sizes.
BAR IRON front to 6 inches tosh FLAT IRON, of all ages..
3,000 Holler TUBES, from 2 to 3 of longsle
1 Patent Fan Blast ENGINE, and FAN on same foundation to nielt 3 tone per hour. Cost Price, $600 dollars.
Hongkong, September 8, 1869,
boy8
↑ HAVE this day established in pellades 10PUBLIO ACCOUNTANZ, AVBRĀJA.
JUSTER AND GENERAL Coatsson Ad
Hono
HULUANGDON DAVIES
July 1, 1888
600 Apply
FOR SALE; Barrels Best Portland CEMENT::
FREDERIC DEGENAER. Hongkong, September 28, 1860, +12
With Immediate Possession. THE Upper, and Lower part of the HOUSE DE PEPPER'S WHARF, iately occupied by
TROS. HUNT & Co. Hongkong, July 16, 1840.
W
⠀ TO BE LET, KAZAN IH Possession from the lat October next, the HOUSE AND OFFICE No. 9, dough street, at present occupied by Alveare KiBouNER BOGEE & Co.
Apply to
GIDE, LIVINGSTON & CL, Bongkong, June ·30, 1869.
TO LET HE HOUSE No. 6, West Terrace, Caine Rosd, newly painted and coloured throughout.
Apply ta
THOS W. BARRINGTON, 63, Wyndham St. Hongkong, June 19, 1869.
ONE
TO`LET. • FLOOR of a house in Queen's Road, Well situated.
ROD. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, Maroh:23, 1889
TO LRT
HE vary conveniently situated HOUSE, T No. in Caine Road, commanding a splendid view of the Harbour. It contains eight Rooms, Stabling for two Ponies, and the necessary Out-houses Gas and Water are laid on all over the house, pet put
For Particulars, apply to
OZORAN WALK PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, July 2, 1869.
sizes. He
22 coils Galvanized Iron Wire
50 cases Square Steel, assorted sizes. 50 sheets Tron, 6 ft, by 2 ft. 6 in.
6 casks Black Paint in balk, 6, Lead-coloured Do; do. Red Do, doelen 20 cents Jeffrey's Ale, in really good condition!
50 cases Cheap Brindy Coatings, Woollen Socks and Under Coloured Blankets and Bugs, Tweeds,
shirts, Pocket Knives, Towels, Napkins,
Etc., Etc., Etė.
TERMS OF SALE Caak before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7:1.7. All lots with all faults and errors of de- scription at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, October 12, 1868, oc15
PUBLIC AVOTION. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, PLATED & GLASSWARE, etc, etc.
LAND Public notion, Co will sell
by Public Anction, at No. Pechili Terrace, Elgin Street, on
THURSDAY,
the 19th October, at Noon, The following valuable Household Furniture, etc., the property of C. F. A. SANGSTER, E
31 cases
23
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS, MAILS WILL CLOSE For NAGASAKI
Per Barque ELEANOR, on Wednesday
-the 13th Instant, at 3.30 e..
For SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CAL
CUTTA. For GLENARTNEY, on Wednesday
theth Instant, at I
For SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CAL
Per AERATOUN APCA, O
day, the 20th Instṣuf, at 1,30 2, M. For AMOY.
For PRIM, on Thursday, the 14th Inst.,
at 11.30 AM, pat
For MANILA M
Por Barque MARIA ROZARIO, at 2.30
PM, Tomorrow, the 18th lust...
when
For Letters exceeding half-an-ounce in weight a further rate of Twelve Cente for each half ounce is chargeable.
Prepayment of the Postage is compulsory.
F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General General Post Office, Hongkong, July 15, 1868.
UNDER DESPATCH. Wednesday, the 13th inst.
For Nagasaki.Per barque Eleanor, ou
Par Glenortney, on Wedansday, the 20th
For Singapore, Penang and Calcutta
instant, at 2 p.m.
For Singapore, Penang and Calcutta-** For Arratoon Apcar, on Wednesday, the 20th instaút, at 2 p.m.
14th lustant, at noon.
For Amoy.Per Prim, on Thursday, the
For Magila-Per barque Maria Rozario, to-morrow, the 13th inst
QUOTATIONS
HONGKONG. 12 October 1869.
is hereby notified by order of His Excellency Sir Richard Grates Mac Den bags chargeable on Packets of Printed nell, that henceforward, the rates of Pos Papers or Patterns of light weight sent from Hongkong to the United Kingdom
forwarded via Soutbasuptom, will be OPIUM-Faina, New, $647 For a Packet not exceeding one
ounce in weight
2 cents. For a Packet above are and
not exceeding two ounce. 4 cents. and of double these rates when forwarded vid Marseille:
Packets of greater weight than two vances will remain subject to the same rates as are now chargeable, viz.
Old: 610 Benares, Now, 522
Malwa, Persian,
COTTON-BOMBAY,
Ola,
19
665
...: 505, Dom.
CALOUTTA
18
Kxchange.
8 cents for every four ounces when for-
warded via Southampton, and Bank, months sight, 4/6 12 cents for every four ounces when for Da Calcutta, 3 days' sight; Ra.
Credits, 6 awarded vià Marseilles.
Bombay, 3 dage sight, Ra.
-226 à 226} Shanghae, 3 days' eight, Bank, Tis, 754 Bar
Silver, 17 dwts, B.g Mexicans, Sycob,
[a b] =
This alteration will apply to Printed?! Circulars, Price Lists, Market Reports and
all printed papers other than Nawspapers, as well as to Books and Trade patterns or samples.
F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General,"
General Post Office, Hongkong, 12th August, 1869.
Gold Lesi, 999 toush, ... Gold Bar, 9s touch, English Sovereigns, Australian Sovereigns, Discount,
Gas Company Shares, ...
Chairs, Sofas, Centre Tables; Card and Japan ex-Tables, Pier Glasses, handsome Mantel-piece Clock with shade, Curtains,
It is hereby notified for general informa. H. &W.poa Dook, Olá, Vases Plotures, Dining Table, and in, that under the Provisions of ■ Trys.| H. & B. Bank Bhares, Old,
Jury Warranty which will come into opers Glassware, Dinner Servios, Bagatelle tion on the 1st October nest, correspon Union Dock
Do do New Board, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Child's dence addressed to Constantinople will be Crib, with Mattress and Pillow, Tales forwarded at the following reduced Rates cope on Pedestal,
of Postage, which must be paid in advance, For Letters {
"A Broadwood's Cottage Grand Piano, | VIR :— nearly now (1888), ".
Ladite Sedan Chairs, Perambulator,
Etc, etc., etc
TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery).
NaWRPAPERS, PACKETS OF Patterns,
10 cents each half-an-otate weight.
AND Books!
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1. 7. 3 cents each two ounces up to half-pound,
All lots, with all faults and errors of and 8 sonts for every additional half-pound, description, at Purchaser's risk on the
'fall of the hammer,
Dr. W. MITCHELL
Pastataster General. General Post Office,
Hoogkong, Outober 12, 1869, old Hongkong, Ford Geptember, 1888,
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in its ideas or more from its should be g self conceit than it have always maintain that material progress progress in a country our advocacy of railw of inland steam navig do not 'imagine that the iron horse. bat Sooohow or Canton effect more in China. in Turkey or Egypt nothing as a visible system of Governme existing corruption. less true that the str and ignorance are m by being brought in
material improvement tical regeneration mu cede, improvemente in and intelligence, and It was jagan Rome: gigantic undertakings the wonders of tho even Egypt were n long before those wh histories became aliv we now understand t not likely to violate rience has demonstra in the world's history. For this reason and her ineral progress & her increase in materi are glad to note that I arsenal are beginning tical fruit; and there age gained by her oth Merdely be acquired i ner thin a practical expenses and labour. undertakings When that great things have a dozen or a dozen turned put of hand, it bring home to them a wealth and power of ne at almost equal cost, w Hele amounting in the a ral hundreds, and wh not nierely in their of Yast distances from hom other. The average enough to reasoning of and much good may be indirectly from the tese ed. The recent mentor is a very reliable pri change which bas Come Provingal Mandarins when a braved our p That the Feking cabi ward nothing more expected but before ton
the truth that China is that in blence will be their own interests as it foraignea will become e its members. The prov who ingome respects ar to the elta of the given to foreign artizans ars in reality doing thei the destruction of the p tained the central Goy may else before the but the end is sure We are therefore justfi