Malls.
.U, S. MAIL LINE,
PACIFIO MAIL STRAMSHIP
COMPANY.
THROUGH To NÈW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOPORING
سیاه
AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,
THE S. S. "GREAT REPUBLIQ" will loare Hongkong for San Francisco, via Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY, the 15th March, 1876, at 3 P.M., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Passenger Tickets and BUIL of Lading are issued, for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to porta in Mexico, Central and Bouth America, and to New York and Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS
A Steamrer of the Mitsu Bishi S. S. Com- pany will leave Shanghai, vin the Inland Ses Ports about same date, and make close connection at Yokohama.
At New York, Passengers have selection of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany.
Freight, will be received on board until 4 p.m. 14th. Proximo. Parcel Packages will be received at the office until 8 p.m. same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.
For further information as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, Praya Wort.
́G, B. EMORY, Aoling Agent, Hongkong, February 15, 1876.
me16
STEAM FOR Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Suez, Malta, Brindisi, Ancona, Venice, Mediter- ranean Ports, Southampton and London;
A380,
Bombay, Madras, Calcutta and Australia.
THE PENINSULAR, AND ORIENTÁL ÜZHAM
AND O. Steam-shly
YOMBARDY, Captain E. 3. Gizzson, with Her Majesty's Malls, Passengers, Speció, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places, on THURSDAY, the 18th Instant, at Noon
OARGO will be received on board until Noon; SPECLE and PARCELS at the Office until 2 pm, on the 16th Idem
For particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply at the P. & O, S, "N, Oo,'■' Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PAUKAGES
ARE EQUISED.
A séritten deslaration of the Contents and Vains of the Packages for the Overland Boute is required by the Egyptian Government, and Taust be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Pareels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any detention or prejudice which may happen from incorrect
nets on such declaration.
Bhippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Blsek Bills of Lading."
THE
'ITINE, P. & 0. 8. N. Có, reserve the option of forwarding all Goods ship. ped by their Steamers for Europe through Egypt, either by Rall, or by Danal in their own Stonniers, or in vessois employed for
the purpose.
A. MoIVER, Superintendent,
molé
P. & 0.8. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, March 3, 1876. Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company,
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
Insurances:
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $46,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to Discount of 20%, on the Premis.
EDWARD NORTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, January 1, 1874,
TANG-TSZE INSURANCE AS8001A-
TION OF SHANGHAL
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 800,000 TaxLS
POLICIES granted on Marine Risks to
all parts of the world at current rates, This Association will, until further no tice, provide.ont of the earnings, first for an interest Dividend of 15% to Bhare- holder en Capital, and thereafter distri buted among Polley holders, annually, in cash, ALL the Profits of the Underwriting Businema pro rata to amount of premium ontributed.
RUSSELL & Co.,. Agents,
Hongkong, July 8, 1872.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
"(FIRE AND LIFE) ·
CAPITAL-Two MILLIONS STARLINA.
THE CHINA MAIL.
insurances
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSUR- ANDE, COMPANY, ADELAIDE,
CAPITAMAMAHAL £800,000.
Intimations.
HOTEL DES COLONIES, SHANGHAL
HONGKONG MARKET PRICES. Corrected to Saturday, Mar. 11, 1876.
At 1080 Cash per Dollar Mexican,
Pasch * Highest Lowest
Quali -Butcher Meat,
Lot Proteus d'informer M. M. les Bacon, English,.
EB Propriétaires de l'Hotel de Colonies
Ogolas Voyageurs qu'ils viennent d'annexor à HE Undersigned having been appointed leur restaurant, dont le haute renommée Agents for the above Company, li est si bien connue, une nouvelle maison, Hongkong, China and Japan, are preparedy attenante, qui leur permet d'offrir des to aspe Policies of Marine Insurance, Chambres Splendides réunissant tout” la payable in Australia, London, Calcutta, confortable, désirable, Chambres pour Bombay, Mauritius, China and Japan at familles, Salles de Bains, &e., &a.
Voitures à la disposition de M. M. les current ratan d
Voyageure, La Salle de Billiard et la Barre sont completement separés de l'hotel oe qui est une securité pour le bien être des visiteurs.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, September 6, 1875.
VICTORIA "FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY OF HONGKONG LIMITED,
IN LIQUIDATION,
NOTICE
ALL Persons holding Warrants against
unclaimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Hank before the lat April, 1870, otherwise. their claims will not be recognised. ****
ADOLF ANDRE,
F. D. BASSOON,
Liquidators.
Hongkong, December 20, 1875.
THE SOOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO,
spl
THE Undersigned having been appointed
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant POLIOTES Bgainst the Rink of FIRE on Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on
T -Coals in Matsheds, on Goods on board- Vessels and on Hulls of Vessels in Har bour, at the usual Terms and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re setved, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.
If required, protoction will be granted on first class Lives up to £1000 on a Single Idfe.
Agent, in Hongkong, for the above named Company, la prepared to grant Policies against Fire, on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of 610,000, at the usual rates, subject to an immediate dia connt of 20 %.
Attention is invited to a considerable reduction in Premia for Life Insurance in China,
|
dans tous les services sont une garantie Les soins les plus minutieux apportés
pour M. M. les Voyageurs dont le patron- age-eat-Sollicité.
A. SCISSON & Co., Propriétaires, Shanghal, le 10 Février, 1876,
2015
IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC TION OF THE PRICE OF THE "SHANGHAI COURIER AND CHINA GAZETTE,"
IT WILL BE THE CHEAPEST · DAILY PAPER IN CHINA and as a large- INCREASE OF CIRCULATION MAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, THE ADVANTAGE TO ADVERTISERS
IS. OBVIOUS.
Now Read
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Foochow
lb.
"
Beef, sirloin and prime out, oy. 160 120 Beef Corned,
60
וד
.. شاه
Tripe (undressed), catty 40 30 Squash, Bottle
Calves! Head and Foot, set-
160 160 | Cocoanula
150140 Currants,
160 160n
[No. 8966. MARCHI
14, 1876.
Ourry Stuff, English,, catty Gaglio,
40 80
40 80
Ginger,
50 40
Green Peas, young"
CO 60
•
I.
70 60
400 300 Green Winter Course 160 150 Lottuce, English.
20 15
head
10 8
17
Chinese.
* catty
20
catty
Roast,
25
Soup/
Steak,
120 - 100 | Mintj . 120 120 Mushroom, dried, 80 70 | Unions, "Bombay
Green 140 120
bunch catty
12 10 760 450
120 110
20 15
Bullocks
Brains,
per sat
"
Tongue, fresh, sach
corned,
Hoart, Foot Kidneys, Tail,
50 40 Parsley, Ontness, 250 200
English, 400 360 Potatoes, Macao, 150 110
80 20
bunch 10
#
30.20
Sweet
14
12
"
* 60% 60|| Pumpkins, Janak
12
10
60 Radishes, English, 120 110 Scallions,
::40
30
20 15
Liver,
catty 90
70 Shalota,
40
30
60. 40
500 450 Taro
10
12
American, Chiness,
Th
850
+
55
"
12
English
Tomatoes) -- 200 160 Tarnips, English; 400, 360
70, 60
10
B
Mutton Chop,
F
"1
13
Leg,"
13
Shoulder,
"
fresh, China 220 200
Salty 220.200 Water Lily Roots, 160 150 Water Cress,
10
80 20
(30) ►
30-25
*
Liver,
180 120 Yams,
80 20
Pigs' Chitlings,
ently
60 50
Fruits.
Feet,
120 110 Aleurites,
catty
-60 60
11
11
"
Head,
110 100
#
110 100 Apples, Dried
California,
CASTY
--260 -- 200
#
600
1
Heart,
ench
70 50 Bananas, fragrant Panti, catty
40
,,. Kidneys,
70 60
Common
80
20
it Liver,!
lb.
120 110 Chesnuta,
100
Pork, Chop,
$6.50,
CONTENTS.
THE CHINA REVIEW,
Vox, IV., No. 4f
Fat or Lard, Subscription, postage included, | Sheeps' Head, and Fest, not
Heart, Kidneys, Sucking Pign,
Corned,
■ catty
東京
. '92ch
20 80 560
bottle
Leg,
*13
120 110 Dates, ̈ ̈
ib.. bottle
400 860
2100, 160
500 400
400 850 Figs, Deled,
500 400
each
60 50 Ground Nuts,
...catty
40 80
19
11
款
80 70|| Oranges, Sweet Sunwosy' ;, 1500 1200
200 170
Coolle
40. 20
Foal,
patty...
180 120
Mandarin
4041 89
Paoszer: The Cleopatra of China.
Ponitry-
tatty
200 180
Mandarin, Nutmegs
100 80
11
60:40
Years of Foreign Intertourse with China
Ducks,
patty
180 110 Ldchees, Dried,
300 250
One Page from Choo Foo-take.
Dried
each
220 200
Lemons.
140 120
doz,
.100
Loong Ngan, Dzied,
250 1,50-
The Wry-Necked Tree,
31
Duck
100
·Bach
80 20
Phallic Worship,
Salt
1:00
each
100
Short Notices of Now Books and Literary
Intelligence,
"
Towls,
170 160 Pears, Chofuo,
catty
200 150
Glease, Partridges,
120 110
"
each
Pheasants, Canton, live pair Pigeons,
800 280 1500
Pine-apples, Punti
Lesch
#0 40
lcatty:
80
Plantains, common
20
80%
ench
180 140 Prunes, Dried,
bottle
900, 260
Quail,
60 70 Pumeloce, Canton
• ench
•100 50
11
Sulpe,
125 120 Raisins, Moscatel,
, bottle
1100 . 750
Teal,
160 150-
lb.
200: 160
Turkeys, Cook,
entty
Hen
600 600 400 360
Sugar Canej
stick
30
25
Tamarinde,
catly
60
60
Bombay Ducks Bream,
Fish.
per hundred 200 100 catty
Walnuts, new Water Chestnuts
100
-
60 60
90
Miscellaneous,
Allspice, 100 90
.bottle
250 200
200 180
Bran,
J
ploul 1600 1600
b.
600. 400
750 700
Bourbon WHISKEY.
Cattle Fish, Dace,
60
60
"
Lemon
760% 700
110 100 Capers,
+
*** 200 100
$12 per case (1 dozen.) FOR SALE 37-
HEARD &Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1875.
Dog Fish, Hein,
80 70 Charcoal,
• ploul
1100 1000
110 100 Cheese, American,.
1b.
Fresh Fish, Large
120 110
English,
"2
400
450
Small
100 80:
» Dutch,
esob
-1300
To: Let.
Frogs,
catty
250 200
Garoupa,
180 110 Citron,
160 360
Gudgoon,
110 100 Cloves,
270 260
Gurnet,
90- 80 Coconut Oil,
bottia
200 160
17
Herrings, small
70
60 Coffee,
Ib
250 220
D
smoked
boz
$1.00
Curry Powder,
.bottle 500 250
Live Fink,
catty
130 120 Firewood,
picul
400 850
・
catly
45
40
ploul 2750, 2300
Annual For Rates of Eremiumas, forms of pro-1876, share in the Bonus to be declared on Life Policies effected during the year posals or any other information, apply to
81st December for the quinquennial period then ending.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & O Agents Hongkong di Canton, Hongkong, January 4, 1867,
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
።
BRAD OFFICE HONGKONG,
GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon and Penang.
Risks accepted, and Policies of Insurance granted at the rates of Promlum oprrent at the above mentioned Porta,”.
NO CHARGE FOR FÓLIÓT WEEK.
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE, Scerstary, Rongkong, November 1, 1871,
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY, OF MANCHESTER
AND LONDON, Undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company at Hongkong, Danton, Foochow, Shanghai and Hankow, and are prepared to grant ("Insurances at ourront rates.
A. MAÇG. HEATON, Hongkong, Soptember 27, 1875.
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Incorporated by Boyal Charter andj Special Acts of Parliament.
Estastighed 1809.
CAPITAL £2,000,000.
THE Undersigned, Auars at Hongkong
on.
for the abova Üompany, are prepared to grant. Polloles against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Buliding, or Marchandise In the same, at the urutal Rates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent
GILMAN & CO..
Agente,
Hongkong, July 6, 1876.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & OHE Undersigned having been appoint- Ted Agenta for the above Company, Hongkong, October 14, 1868
are prepared to grant Insurancen, af enr
· THE LONDON ASSURANCE,
J
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL ÜKAKASH
of
His Majesty King George The Birst,
A. D. 1720,
THE Undersigned having been appolated prepared to grant Insurances as follows: Marine Department,
Policles at current ratës payable elther here, in London or at the principal Ports of India, Chilus and Australia.
Fire Department. Policles issued for long or short perioda st ourront rates. A discount of 20 % allowed. Life Department, Policies lasted for name not exceeding UNION PACIFIC AND CONNHOTING | £8,000 on reasonable torma.
CENTRAL and
RAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTI0 STEAMERS.
THE B. 8, BELGIC," will be des
patched for San Francisco, via Yoko- hams, on SATURDAY, the 1st April, at 3 p., taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europe.
Connection, le made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghat.
Freight will be received on Board until 4 p.m. of Blst Instant. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until & p.m. same day: all Pareol Packagon should be marked to address in full; value of name la required.
Return Passago Tickets available for 6 Months are issued at a reduction of 20 per: sent, on regular rates.
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, Praya West,
G. B. EMORY, Acting Agent, Hongkong, March 1, 1876.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Er "OGDANIC?
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HIS Bason's American HAMS and
BAÇON in prime condition, Smoked SALMON
Golden Gate Baker's EXTRA FLOUR In Barrels and Tits
MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co, Hongkong, February 19, 1876.
WASHING BOOKS,
(in Bugish and Chinetz.)
WASHERMAN'S
of Undies and Gentleroen, его дож ready at this bom-Pries $1 gadly
RIFA MAIL OR
R
HOLLIDAY, WISE & 0%. Hongkong, July 25, 1872.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY. (LIMTED.)
NOTICE.
TOLICIES granted at cartent ratos on
Marine Risks to all parts of the World.
În accordance with the Company's Articles. of Association, Two Thirds of the Frofits are distributed annually to Contributors, whether Shareholders or not, la proportion to the nett amount of Prenida contributed by each, the remaining third being carried to Reserve Fund..
OLYPHANT & Co, General Agentis.
Hongkong, Apzll 17, 1878.
YANGTEZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA- TION OF SHANGHAL
NOTICE.
this date, the
will allow a Brokerage of Thirty three and One Third par vent. (391%) 60 Local Risks only.
KUSSELL & CJ., Agentn
Hongkong, June 3, 1874.
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
MBE Ündersigned Agenta are in retelpt of instructions from the Board of Director authorizing them to leave Policles to the extent of £10,000 on any que first class risk, or to the extent of £15;0DD on adjoint of
A Discount of 20% allowed gr
HOLLIDAY, WINE & CO. Hongkong, January 8, 1675
rent rates.
MELCHERS & Co.,
-- Agesila;· Royal Insurance Companjį. Hongkong, October 27, 1874.
ON SALE
THE CHINESE BRADER'S MANUAL.
A
HANDBOOK of Biographieal, His torical Mythological and General
Literary Reference,
BY
WILLIAM FRIDERIOR MAYEES,
Price: $3.
Shanghatychmi.....KELLT & do. Hongkong..........“ CHINA MAIL", Offiom. |
intimations.
“COAL DEPOT." COALS of every description supplied to
Steamers by the Undersigned." Orders may be left at the Godowns, Wanchi, with Mr J. MAULEHOSE, of Leong As Yon, KwogeHING, Prays. —--
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1875.
PILOTAGE.
myl
Haays on the Chinese Language. The Folla loro of China,
An Introduction to a Retrospect of Forty Caponi,
The Expedition of the Mongols Against Eggs, Hon.
Java in 1209, A‹Ð·
Notes and Queries on Eastern Mattera 1--. Chinese Anti-Opium Associations. Publications of the Hongkong Corres ponding Committee of the Relig Tract Noo, Hongkong School book Committee, Chinees Wills,
Chinese Breech-Loading Guna. History of the Maritime Provinces. Books Wanted, Exchanges, droë
China Mail Offao.
Hongkong, March 11, 1876...
UO · DE MÔNTEBELLO CARTE
DBLANCHE CHAMPAGNE.
Quarts, $15 per case (1 dozen.) Plats, $16
(2
12
8 per cent, discount on 25 euro,
TO LET.
With Immediate Possession :
Carp
Codfish, salt
Congor Kels, Crabs,
TWO Dwollag Housen wody of
14 and 16, Stanley Street, lately in the
Lobsters, occupation of Messrs Kawwaz & Co.
The House No. 85, Wellington Street, Mackerel, Iately in the occupation of Messrs ROBE Mallet, & Co.
Oystern,
The Dwelling House No. 4 Alexandra Terrace.
The Store and Dwelling House, No. 81, Perch, Queen's Road, lately in the occupation of | Pomfret, Miss GARRETT.
Prawns, Ray, Bosch, Rook Fish,
The House and Offices No. 8, D'Aguilar Street, lately in the occupation of Mr F. DESENAZE,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 06. Hongkong, December 20, 1875,
"TO"LET.
With Possession on the lab April
118E Premises in Queen's Road Central;
Apply to
LANK, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, March 9, 1870. .
7′ESSELS Inward bound can secure Pl,
lots from Reef Island, from this date.nown as the London Inn Outward bound Vessels can secure FIRST CLASS PILOTS by applying to the Undersigned at Prays Central, No. 29. The Pilot-boat'a Flag le No. & at the main-midt,
Ħ. T. STUANË.. Hongkong, April 5, 1876..
KRUPI'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
Erafx (Germany.)..
F.
Bola Agest for China, T. PHILA
Ap
Honekore, ShaNGHAI, ÖBLOORS.
(Gormant.)
WANTED TO PURCHASE,
THINA REVIEW :~
Complete Set of Vol. I.
Sit Dollars will be paid for the aboÿé
Nos and Vol fi
Na 1, (2 copies) and No. 1, (1 copy) Vol. IL
Ons Dollar will be given for each of the Above Mos
Apply to the Publisters,
UHINA MAIL OFFICE,
Salmon, Carton,
catty
Mangosteens,
Melons, Chinese,
Butter, 60
90 80 Candled Orange Peel,. bottle
200 150 Cinnamon,
80 70 Flour, *~60 50 Grazu,
90 80 Isinglas, 130 120 Lamp Oll,
oaity 750
#
box
catty
100 00 1000-900
800 750 700-500
180 180
80 Balad Oll,
130 110 Salt, Coarse
Split Peas,
Fine.
Parrot Fish
140130 Macaroni,
90
80) Mace
100
90 Mango Chutney,
. bottle
80
70 Mustard,
"
80
70 Nutmege,
each
108
140
Oat
pleni
1700 1600
120 110 Olivenj
bottle
250 200
120 110 Paddy,
ploal
18
Floklod, Salt Fish,
tin
300
Pearl Barley,
1800-1800 bottle 240 200
catty
110
80 Pepper (whole).
Catty
270 220
Shark, Bhrimps,
60 80
**
(ground)
. bottle
250 200.
60
80 Pickles,
200 180.
23
Skate,
70
40 Rica,
safty
35
20
Snapper,
10080 | Sago,
, bottle
220: 200
Soles, Fresh
90
280 180
·
Toush,
Turbot,
180 10:
10 2013
Turtles, Small
White-balt
300 60
10 Sugar, China,
60 60 100 70
Furnished.
Vegetables.
Taploca,
Apply to
M. STOUT, Hongkong, February 09, 1876,
Asparagus, Bamboo Shoots, poting catty Beans, sprout,
400 860 Tos, 180 100 Vermicelli,
bottle catty
800 40
750 800
-1000 80.
eatty
16 12.
"
broad,
40 30
English Vinegar, English
+
TO LEE,
FILE
THIRST, Clads STORAGE, GODOWNE, Boot root,
on the Praya. Apply to
TAYLOR & THOMPSON, Hongkong, November 30, 1878.
Trench,
Cabbage, Masan,
60 60
sach
20 10
j
100
Bh
Vegetables, do Assorted Mente, inte, lb.
800 250
red for plokling is"
D
17
250, 200
80 70
4
White, Catda onŝty
doe
30
ff
Traits, Vogatable,
#
$00 200
250 200
Utmička, Carrots, fresh
·17
Jams, 1 lbs
800, 280
jar
750 200
"
Ma, 1 lb.
An
800 250
Salt. Cauliflower, Celery, Chinese,
catty
80
20 Sardines, in tins,
1800 1400
each
100 do
Tart Fruits, in bottles,
bottl6 850-900
Batty
30 20
TO LET.
HOUSE No. 1, Alexandrs Terrace,-
TO LET
TOUSE No. 6, Zetland Street
House No. 1, Seymour Terrace, House No. 8, Peddar's Hill.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & 09. Hongkong, March 4, 1876.
Engllah, Chilies, Dried,
All
box 1000 000
bottle, 200 160
Preserved Meats, Fish and
16 10 Proneered Ginger,
2018
Grones OBLET; Inspector of Markéts,
30 40 Printed and published by GRO, MURBAT
Ban, at the Ching Mail Ofeo, Nn,
Wyndham Bigest, Houghing
80
40
900 160