1876-03-22

For Sale.

JO DE MONTEBELLO CARTE

DBLANCHE CHAMPAGNE.

Quarts, $15 per case (1 dozen.) azen.} Pints, $16

5 per cent. discount on 35 cases.

Bourbon WHISKEY.

$12 per caso (1 dozen,) FOR SALE BY

Hongkong. June 22, 1876,

HEARD & Co.

To-day's Advertisements.

QOBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON VIA BUEZ CANAL The Company's Steamship

"DIOMED"

will be despatched on or about the 24th Instant.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.

Hongkong, March 22, 1878.

11.024

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ENGLISH AND COLONIAL MADE

. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ENGRAVINGS, PLATED WARE, GLASS WARE, PIANO, &c., &c. HE Undersigned has received in- structions to sell by Public Auction,

MONDAY,

the 27th day of March 1876, at 2 o'clock p.m., at the Residence of G. M. Thomp Bon, Esq., No. 2, Hollywood Road,

The whole of the Household FURNI TURE, etc., comprising: Drawing-room, Dining-room and Bed-room Suites, Glass- wave, Plated-ware, Engravings, Carpets, Plor Glasses, Dinner, Dessert and Break fast Sets, Window Curtains,

ko.,

40. And,

A Cottage PIANO. Catalogues will be issued.

TERMS OF SALE.-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, March 22, 1876.

FURNITURE SALE.

m027

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, will

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS WILL CLOSE:——

For SHANGHAL-

Per NESTOR, st 11.80 a.m. on Thurs-

day, the 23rd Inšt.

For SINGAPORE, SOMERSET, COOK- TOWN, CLEVELAND BAY, BOW. EN, KEPPEL BAY, BRISBANE, SYDNEY, TASMANÍA

AND MEL BOURNE.-

Tard.

THE CHINA MAIL.

General Memoranda. FRIDAY, Marok 24:-

11a.m.-Sale of Stores at II. M. Naval Noon-General Weekly Sale by Mesers

Lane, Crawford & Co, 3.Meeting of Shareholders of The

Chinese Insurance Co., Limited. Diomed leaves for London on or about

this date.

[No. 8978. MARCH 22, 1876.

any typhoons that may visit the Island, The Corsan treaty makes no mention of house. From all appearances and scocrd- we do not think they are desirous of exterritoriality rights being conseded to ing to the laws of probabilities, it would aeeing the Building Ordinance made to

the Japanese, so that, instead of exercising have been certain death to the oo- press barshly against any person who

After the house was struck, has not gone contrary to its spirit. The jurisdiction over people of other countries, cupant. Hon. C. May at the Police Magistracy those of them who are in Corea are liable which of course was the work of a moment, has recently been engaged with a case in to Corean rule.-It gives the report of the the condition of the room was really a which Mr H. Hoppius, of Mosers Siems Chinese Insurance Company and the re- wonderful sight; while the knowledge that son & Co., was summoned for having mainder of the Harbour Master's report. a nine-foot obimney was lying across the foundations to the front wall of a house

The Chung Ngoi San Po gives the revenue broken roof, and might at any moment in the Hollywood Road not in accord- ance with the Ordinance No. 8 of 1856; and expenditure of Russia from 1872 to have fallen through the damaged calling, and we cannot help thinking that the 1875, as also her national debt. It gives a by no means lessened the feeling of in- udtendant has a grievance in the matter short summary of the Harbour Master's security of those whose melancholy duty it as well as the Surveyor General. The report. SUNDAY, March 20:--

The Universal Circalating Herald says Daylight-Yeso leaves for Swatow, facts of the case appear to be as follows. The Inspector of Buildings on going his Amoy and Foodhow.

rounds observes that the front wall of the an old woman about 60 years of age fell 2 p.m.-Sale of Household Furniture, at house in question is cat of repair, and down dead suddenly at Sai-ying-poon.

No 2, Hollywood Road. TUESDAY, March 28:-

Por QUEENSLAND, at 11.30 am. on SATURDAY, March 25:—

Saturday, the 25th Instant.

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.- Per YESSO, at 6 p.m. on Saturday,

the 25th Inst.

For YOKOHAMA & SAN FRANCISCO,

Per QUANGSE, at 1.30 p.m. on Wednes-

day, the 12th April."

MAILS BY THE FERNUR PACKET. ----- The French Contract Packet TIGRE will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 23rd Instant, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom vid Marseilles; to Europe, Salgon, Sin. -gapore, Galle, Australia, New Zea *Land, Aden, Suez, and Alexandria. The following will be the hours of closing.

the Malls, de :- Wednesday, 22nd Inst.-

Port P.M., Money Order Office closes.

Offlue closes except the NIGHT BOX, which remains open all night. Thursday, 23rd Inst. ----

TAX, Post Office opens for sale of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence.

10 M., Registry of Letters ceases. 11 AM., Post Office closes except for Late

Letters.

11.10 A.M., Letters (but Letters only) addressed to the United Kingdom or to Singapore may be posted on payment of a Late Fee of 18 conta extra postage, until 11.30 A... when the Post Office Closur

entirely.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General

General Post Office, Hongkong, March 8, 1876.

$P***

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET,--- The English Contract Packet TEHERAN, will be despatched with the Malls for Europe, &o., on THURSDAY, the 30th. Instant

The following will be the hours of closing

the Malls, de Jan

Wednesday, 29th Instant,

6 r.M., Money Order Office closes, 62.M., Post Office aloses except the Nicht Box, which remains open all night,

Thursday, 80th Instant.

for sale of Stamps, Regiatry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence.

LAN! by Rable Ratio at No. 1, 7 A.M., Post Ofte opens

Staunton Street, on

TUESDAY,

the 28th March, 1876, at 2 o'clock p.m.-

Sundry Household FURNITURE, the property of a Gentleman changing his Residence, comprising Chairs, Couches, Electro-plated Ware, Glass and Crockery Ware, Lamps, Books, Marble- top Side Tables, Marble-top Washstands, Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Mirrors, Pictures.

Sundry Fire Arms, &o., &o.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery

10 A., Post Offins closes except for Late

Letter. Registry of Letters coKIDS. (10.16 A., Letters may be posted on payment of a LATE FEE of 18 conte extra Postage until

11.30

M., when the Post Office CLOKER

entirely. a.m., Letters (but Letters only) addressed to the United Kingdom Fu Brindisi or to Singapore may be posted on board the Packet on payment of a Late Fee of 48 conts extra postage,

in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.11.50 A.M., Posting on Board season,

All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammar.

Hongkong, March 22, 1876.

SHIPPING.

mc28

ARRIVALS. March 21, China, German steamer, 848, Hennings, Shanghai Mar. 18, General. SIEMSSEN & Co.

ALFRED LISTER,

Portmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, March 16, 1876.

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET, The United States Mall Packet BELGIO, will be despatched on SATURDAY, the 1st April, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed as follows; Registry of Letters cesses. P.M. 2.50 P.M. Post-Office closes. 2.30 7.M. Correspondence may be posted March 22, Yesso, British steamer, 659,

on board the Packet with Late Punohard, Foochow Mar. 19, Amoy 20,

Fee of 12 conta extra Postage Swatow 21, General.-D. LAPRAIK & Co.

until March 22, Chinkiang, from Canton. March 22, Rajah, British steamer, 859, Hansen, Swatow March 21, General-Hop

March 29, Lord of the Isles, British str., 1846, Wm. Cowie, Shanghai Mar. 10, and Swatow 21, Sugar and Orangen - ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

KING.

March 22, Cheang Bock Kian, Brit. str., 956, F. Webb, Singapore Mar: 18, General. -HUSSELL & Co.

March 22, Gunga, French steamer, 799, Garceau, Amoy Mar. 21, General --Rzиg DICS & Oo,

DEPARTURES,

Mar. 98, Leonor, for Manila,

22, Chateaubr and, for Bangkok.

22, Esmeralda (barque) for Yilo,

32, Sumatra, for Sau Francisco,

22, China, for Canton.

B, Nautilus, for Tientsia.

29, Humboldt, for Bangkok,

CLEARED,

Nector, for Shaoghal. Marlon, for Whampoa. Chtukiang, for Shanghai, Boekwood, for Iloilo."

PASSENGERS.

AXEIVED.-Per Ching, Mr W. B. Ham. mond, and 41 Chinese.

Per Yesso, Mesra Moorhead, Johnstone,

Noon-Queensland leaves for Singapore,

Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, Gunga leaves for Manila on or about this

date.

MONDAY, March 27:----

No. 15, Staunton Street,

WEDNESDAY, March 29:—

tions.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

We are informed by the Agents that the Diomed left Amoy at daylight, this morn ing, for Hongkong.

very properly gives notice to the owners that the necessary repairs must be made. p.m.-Sale of Household Furniture, at The wall is thereupon pulled down, and a new one is in course of erection when the Inspector again steps in and says Goods per Nestor undelivered after this he should like to look at the founda

date subject to rent.

On inspecting them, he con THUESDAY, March 30:--

oludes that they are only one foot in Noon-Euglish Mail leaves for Ports depth, whereas the Ordinance requires

of Call and Europe.

them to be 2 feet 4 inches. He accord- THE selection of a site for the new Central ingly serves another notice on the School is now engaging the active attention owners to alter the foundations, but in of the Government. Pending the investi- the meantime the wall has approached gation by the Commision appointed to completion, and a reply to that effect is

the question, A. E, the Governor

Chariot leaves for Cooktown, Townsville, Brisbane and Sydney on or about this date, SATURDAY, April 1;--

3 p.m.-Occidental & Oriental S. S. Co.'s Steamer Belgic leaves for Yokohama and San Francisco.

Warrants against unclaimed Dividends, Bonus or laterests on Victoria Fire Insurance Co., to be presented before this date. WEDNESDAY, April 19:—

2p.m-Quanges leaves for San Francisos. SATURDAY, April 15-

8 p.us.-American Mall leaves for Yoko

hama and San Francisno. BATURDAY, April 23-

Claims against the Estate of Captain Lawrence Young, deceased, must be sent in on or before this date.

FRIDAY, June 30

Claims against the Estate of Diederich Helmscht, Querine Antonio Gutierrez, Martin Carroll, Dora Howard, and Henry Roberts, deceased, must be proved on or before this date.

MONDAY, July 31:---

Olaitos against the Estates of Gustav Tabler, Edward Parker Edward Richard Handley, Kwong Tham, Lam Kok Cheong, Les Ah Yon, Loung Sew Fan, Man Chan, and a Chinaman, name unknown, No. 11, decessed, must be proved on or before this date.

sent to this second notice from the Sur- report on veyor General's office. The next stage in has been visiting neveral of the proposed the proceedings is a summary, at the sites, hearing of which the Magistrate orders

was to gather up the debris. It is not often we have to record sooldents of this kind; but we are afraid that Hongkong in getting mure notorious than formerly for such astounding freaks of nature,

THE following telegrams were published in the Daily Press of this morning —

Singapors, March 20.-Sultan Ismail has been delivered up to the Government by Rajah Quedab, and is expected at Penang to-day.

London, March 18-The Marquis of Hartington's motion has been rejected. The Commons went into committee on the

Title Bill.

Masons Heros & Co.'s Weekly Shipping Report, dated Pagoda Anchorage, 18th March, gives the following

Arrivals During the Week-March 10, Europe, from Shanghai 10, Albert Victor, from Shanghai 10, Parans, from Shang. hat 15, Yesso, from Hongkong,

Douglas, for Hongkong 12, Yung Departures During the Week.-March

Ohing, for Shanghai; 14, Europe, for Shanghai) 14, Forget-me-not, for thefooi 15, Lulu, for Tientsin.

the foundations to be again examined. Tas being the birthday of His Majesty the It is then found that the foundations Emperor of Germany, the harbour was gay are two feet below the surface, and the with bunting, and a Royal salute was fired defendant's architect alleges that four by the German, Russian and English men-12, inotes more of them are visible. above the surface. The Inspector then of-war in honor of the event. There was states that the foundations are not also a profuse display of dags at several of "stepped" out to 2 feet 4 inches in the German, houses on shore, and national width at the bottom course as required dags were fosted from the German Club by the Ordinance, and the reply to windows. His Imperial Majesty Frederick this is that the foundations sa they are

are perfectly secure. The matter is then William was born in 1797, and he has referred to the Surveyor to sas if it is therefore to-day entered on his eightleib advisable to go upon the letter of the year. Ordinance, the spirit of the same having

Shipping in Port-Chun Sheng, Pallas, Midge, Southern Queen, Fu-Sheng, Albert Victor, Parana, Yeano,

Police Intelligence. (Before the Hon. 0. May.) 23nd March, 1876.

ASSAULT.

bean complied with, and that official, A short time ago, we mentioned that the without carefully examining the founda-establishment of a Chinese Banking Com- tion himself, decides that the "law must pany was being mooted. We now learn Mr E Marques, clerk at the Hotel take its course," and so baoks up his that the project has assumed a more defi- de l'Univers, was summoned by a female subordinate,

Fined $1.

Now we have taken some palos in the nite shape. The capital, which is to be servant in his employ for, an assault. previous part of this article to point out $2,000,000, divided into shares of $100

the importance of a Building Ordination, each, has been privately subscribed for;assion of Tas FOST OF BUS ORDINANCE, and of a proper compliance with its provi- - and nearly all the shares have been takan mion, but seeing that these foundations

were put in twenty years ago under, be The shareholders are comparatively

·MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.

it observed, the supervision of a former few but they are chiefly very wealthy Shipping.

Surveyor General that they were not Chinese. The operations will be confined Noon-Nestor leaves for Shanghai, disturbed at all, on this occasion, and for the present to the Coast Ports and the Noon-French Mail leaves for Ports of were admitted to be safe, we really think other tradal marts in China,

Call and Europe,

the authorities would have done wisely

TO ADVERTISERS.

in not pressing the case. The owners We understand that a telegram has reached had clearly complied with the spirit of

the Act, and this is, after all, the great town to the affect that the German steam thing to consider. These foundations ship Madagascar (Captain Time), from It is requested that all advertisements be are to be altered not because there is Bangkok to Hongkong, had been ashore sont, when practicable, by & p.m., to allow of any danger from them, but because the on Pulo Celser de Mer, the island concern. lettor of the law has not been, under ex-ing the situation of which so much research the early isman of the paper.

ceptional circumstances, complied with has recently been expended. The qufort It was pointed out at the hearing of the *The publication of this issue commenced case that, in altering the side channels ate vessel, it is stated, was got off, though and pathways through the town, the leaking badly, and subsequently managed at 7,20 p.m.

foundations of houses are constantly get to reach Cape St. James, where she was ting exposed, and, if the unfortunate bunched. From thence it is presumed she owners neglect to obey the notice to found her way to Saigon, from which place underpin them, they run the risk of being particulam will no doubt be soon to hand. summoned for not having the founda HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22, 1876.tions the required depth below the sur- The Madagascar is consigned to Mosers fado. It is quite right and necessary Siemssen & Co., and has been trading down that in all cases of new buildings, the South since she left this port for Bangkok foundations should be in accordance with on the 11th Jan. the Ordinance, but to enforce the letter

THE CHINA MAIL.

of its provisions in cases where the build-Tus effects of the thunderstorm which inge have been erected twenty or more passed over the Island on Monday after- years, and there is no danger to be appre-

serious nature than was at first supposed. Morrison Hill was struck about 8.20 p.m., and the lightning appears to have entered

VERY few persons will be inclined to deny that a necessity exists for acts or ordinances, as the case may be, for re- gulating building operations in large towns. If a few simple regulations had been made in regard to the ereation of hended, is surely making such a use of noon (20th) turn out to be of a much more houses and the formation of streets in the Ordinance as was never intended by London, when that mighty and most in its framers. tricate mass of habitations and thorough- fares began to grow, the whole Metropo lis might now have presented broad open streets, flanked with well built houses, all arranged on a regular plan. Loco- motion would be twice as easy and pleas will be bent by British Packet.

ant as it is at the present time; there Letters, &o san be posted for Canada, the would be plenty of room for traffic

West Indies, and other places named one would not lose himself in a maze of below, if sufficient American stamps streets, of which no two seem to run in are added to prepay them from Sau the same direction, and the ratepayers Francisco to destination, American of London would save the enormous Stamps are sold at this Office.

2.50 2.M. when the Mail is finally closed. Correspondence must be specially directed responsnoute, and if not fully prepaid

THE SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.

The master of the Wing Wo Yuen shop

Mr A. Lister, for neglecting to give notios was summoned by the Postmaster General, of the proposed departure of a a sailing vessel named the Colombo for Honolulu, in contra vention of Section 15 of Ordinance No. 8 of 1802. Not having received shy notice the Postmaster General rent a Chinese notifica- tion to remind the defendant, but still no

notice was given. He did not, however, press for a severo, punishment, as he only wished a warning to be given to Chinese charterers that they might know they were bound to give notice." The defendant was fined $25.

The master of the Bosy Shing shop was also summoned for a similar offenes in re- Saigon.

The defendant urged that the france to the steamer Feronia, bound for steamer only arrived two days before yester day, and that there had not been time to discharge her yet. He intended to report, The Postmaster said it the vessel could not.. leave at the advertised date, the delay should have been explained to the Post Oloo. Fined 825.

Mr Sharp appeared for the proseontion in both cases.

China

FOOCHOW.

(Herald, March 16.)

It is rumoured that the English School is about to be re-established at the Mamof Arsenal, and that Sir James Carroll, the former principal, will again take charge.

by the chimney over the back drawing- H.. the Futai in determined, it pos- room of Mr Robinson's house, This chim-sible, to bring the Formosan tribes into subjection, and is organising troops for the

the Prince of Kung, published in the tion of the debris falling on the garden

The Press deals with a memorial from 407, which was of brick and 9 feet high, { purpose; but we have little faith in the

was shivered down the centre, a sinsil por-material of his army,

Peking Ganette, with reference to ogrtain walk below, while the main part lay in a chauges proposed in the Government of most dangerous position on the tiles and Formosa, and says "The changes recom- around the chimney some 400 foot of tiling mended by Prince Kang are good enough were smashed. The lightning would seem

The charge for Registry is 8 cents in Hoby. Bums of money they are expending in so far as they go, and indicate a desire to to have then passed down into the corner | hong Stamps, and 10 cents in US improving their buildings and in widen improve the government and provide more of the back drawing-room, which is black- spa to those places only the names ing their streets. The suuis of money eftoiently fohe protection of Formossened from selling to floor for four fest on of which are printed in Italica. To all that have been expended by the Matro. but they do not touch on the aboriginal either side the discoloration spreading out pher places named correspondente politan Board of Works, and the Com-question and the extension of Chinese rule like a tree on either side and rubbing off dannot be Registered through, but only missioners of Sewers for the City in

over the eastern half of the island. The like soot. Hardly a pane of glass was left San Francisco (8 cents.)

effecting public improvements in Lea- The following are the charges on Correspon dos are something fearful to contem Prince would do well to follow up his tie in the three back windows, and most of the plate We have made a tough caloula morials by devising some means to this Fer hall ounde, tion from some data we have, and tre end. Until the lawless aborigines are re Big Blimps find that last year the Metropolitan duced to sublection there is little prospect tgeltä. Board of Works expended no less that of Internal tranquillity being Beattred in

£1,207,050 in these improvements!

Formots, or of the land being tenanted by Here in this Colony, which can never become very gigantic in its proportions, the savagent present a terra nagnild it is not of so much importante to pre being opened up to vultivation, serve a regular plan in the laying out

denos thus sent

Kler and Smith, 18 European deck and 2 0 | Aspinwall, Bermuda, Bogota,

Chinese.

Por Lord of the Isles, 4 Chinese.

Per Cheang Hosk Kizdy 201 Chinese,

Per Gunga, 627 Chines

DEPARTED.Per Leonor, Mr Bousquet,

auf 18 Chinese,

A SELFFING REPORTS. The British air. Lord of the Isies reports: High NE winds and bary,

The German steamer Olsing reporter had

Hongkong J.J

| Canada, British Columbia, Nuo Brunswick, Nopa reotias

•Pence Edward's Island, Vancouver's teland, Baby man, Nassau, New Provide B008, KEINE Carthagena, Costa Rica Cubs, Ouragao, FIL, Green land, Jamaica, Now Gra nada, Nicaragus, Panama, West Indiese füdudle Hawaii, Neilfoundland), ami Guatemala, Metion, Salvador,

Venesuela, B Belle, Greytown, Guland Honduras Martinigus, San

of our streets, and, indeed, the formation THE HONGKONG NATIVE: PRESS.

of the land on which Victoria is built,

would render it impossible, if it were

many valuable ornaments in the room were

The gunboat F4h, Sheng--sister ship to the Chien Sheng-arrived on the 10th inst. vessel, she has not hitherto, we believe, Although supposed to be a better manned anoceeded in beating the merchant-crew of the Chien Sheng.

The Steam Tattoob fest of the part is increasing. A short time ago, we had no- casion to notice the arrival of two of these been fluated. She was built at the Foo- useful draft. A third has very recently chow Dook, and appears to be a smart ser viceable little ressa

pearance,

broken into little bits-even the glasses We understand that the Foochow Amoy under the legs of the piano were shivered. Telegraph difficulty is at an end-the Passing downwards to the ground floor, the satisfaction of all parties concerned. We points at issue having been settled to the tehtning burst open the back door of the believe that this happy result is in a large boss, bearing away the look from the measure due to the superior trot and bu

siness capacity of the now Futai, "frame") then," datahing the bell mires, it fed along these all found the house, and

There was a review of troops on Tuesday blackened the walls saxit went. The morning lash at the South Camp-the The Chito Mall, while giving the sum Gurrous appear them to have been foreign drilled batalion under command

of Captain MaMahon, and two other regl desirable, for this to be done. The mary of the treaty between Japan and directed, along the back wall and the ments of gingal men being, on the ground. shist Sonalderation with de, in regard to Cores, observed that the tumour propagated | bell-wires, through the other houses of the The Viceroy was present, bat the Futai, otir streetsj must be to see that we have before that all foreigners other than depan terrane. A souple of coolies who were although exposted, did not pus la an ap them of sufficient width and of substantial make. In respect to the buildings the trading in the newly opened port are to sitting on the door-step of No. 2 (Captain case is different. It is of the utmost be amenable to Japanese law, dannot be Bindiair's house) were knocked over), but

Rather a good story, llustrative of the 18 Importance, in view of the typhoons true, inaamdich as the first blause of the fortunately no personal injury was sustain roomshaw nuisance, is told by Fooshew 15 which annually visit the Island, that all trenty recognises the independence of ed by the inmates. In the bath room floor resident. Our informant is on the point of leating the port ; and a few days ago, La Holivia, Ecuador, Chill, Perily

buildings should be strongly erected Corea, and if Corea is independent, the of No. 2, there is a mass curloda hole in the was waited upon by a deputation of three Argentine Confederation; Bue

and on this ground slone every resident governments of other countries who wish extreme corner, which goes olean through at natives, darrying three small packages nos Ayres, Paraguay,

in Hongkong will fool the necessity of a Newspapers (not over 4 ot):4 Buliding Ordinance, and will be anxious to hell commercial relations with her must if pierced by a cannon shot. Here the bell beatly adorned with acloured paper and Books, do, per 4 olgunkat e that its provisions should be properly make independent treaties with her. Thers wirus are also disarranged; while the plaster packages contained presents from a Man is nothing in the present tresty to show in the vicinity is knocked off the walls; but darin with whom our informant happens to articles found enclosed in Newspapers enforced. or Book Facksta fan ilk dartes, But, however anxious the residents of that Tapan is exercising any sort of preted the fuld would seem then to have got down they demanded present for themselve

be aquainted. As usual in such cases, Jewellery, do will be detained. Hongkong may be that every care should torate over her in the same way as Founde to the ground and passed away. It is modestly fixing the sum at $1 each. A

ALFRED LISTER,

be taken by the public authorities that does over Annam, and she lise therefore no most fortunate circumstance that no one Postmaster Generah | the buildingservited in the Colony are

of a substantial character, and thorough right to exercise any jurisdiction over sub was in Mr Robinson's back drawing spily capable of withstanding the force of jects of other nations. Nor la this All rooms when the lightning struck the

to Martha, Turki Island) 8

moderate. N. monsoon until reaching Brasingaklehhäu Chapel Island, thenes to port variable wind and calme, Off Lammocks passed 8.0. Fangtis, and off Tung Ying 6.5. Thales, The British steamer Yead reports: first part of passage moderate N.E. winds and dull sloudy weather, fatter Hight NE winds and lear weather. On the afters Any Hoon of 19th passed as. Kuxingtung bound Into River Min, and on Monday the 20th a steamer unknown bound North. In Foo shows HMS. Milge. In Amoy H.318, Lapoing, steamers Diomed, Hallsong and Gungn In Sratow; atin, Douglas, Zhalge, Aislegung and Atalanta,

General Post Office, Hongkong, March 20, 1876,

tinselt The men fe, resented that the

preliminary examination, however, of the contents of the packages satisfied our friend

that the men's representations were not bona fide the bezea being found to wan

You

No. 3978 MARCH 22, 1876.]

tain a quantity of paper shavings and a very small portion of ten-worth altogether about fifty cents. It is quits unnecessary to add that thong "Heathen Chinge" have not since been seen or heard of.

THE CHINA MAIL.

We regret to learn that another riot bas / ment. This was quickly served, and the this temple three times, on one of which he become common to most other departments splendidly, riding the billows like a duck,

moved during meal times, affording direct communication with the steward's pantry. The meats, by this ingenious contrivance are served a la Russe-an advantage which old voyagers will not be slow to appreciate. In a convenient part of the ship there is a capital anoking saloon, and near it a well- furnished surgery and dispensary. There is also a roomy hospital amidships.

Barometer.

Weather.....

Forcemd,.

Thermometer,

Thermometer attached..........

Direction of Wind,... NE

Quantity fallen, .................................

Hours of Rain*************

***7 01:

STATIONS.

Observations.

Axor.

30.06

30.10

67.0

63.0

Horexore.

30.12

A$ 4 PM. dayt On date Exerious | Ou date || Previous On date SHANGRAI, $7.0

at P.x. 10 m. 30.22

Previous | On date

80.18

69.0

80,19

at 47% 55.2

30.06

80.18

S.S.E.

· NAGARAKI,

Maxon 23, 1876.. CHIRA COAST METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.

o., p., passing showers; 4, squally+

blister storm; s., ofim. Tire (chers and te pested to indicate any incream over the moss Avera

agu of their algalócation.

Bain, The hours of rain for the previatu st kouty

fallen inches, tens and

are registered from 1 to at and the wantity of

plot of ground, oked out an honest Hreli- feet. In a ledge of rock above is a small might be sited, in another branch of trade, in perpetual shower baths over the bows, but hood by selling to and wine. Ono day in Taoist temple, which is reached by three where a year's business to an equal amount, the Queensland steamed East as steady and the summer months there happened along flights of steps. At the foot of Li-sha-shan, has been transacted by a single firm, under dry as any one could desire. It was the same a priest of the Buddhist sect, who, tired about 60 from Nanking, stands the re- one roof. Tha feature of excessive com- in the Bed Ses, where we experienced the and thinly under the weight of a heavy mains of a temple founded by the Emperor petitiou, however, is by no means exception tail of what must have been a very respect bag, sat down and ordered some refresh-Yu, B.C. 2205. He is said to have visited ally incident to the Tea trade, but has able gale; but the Queensland behaved ecclesiastic, growing happy under the in-wrote un secount of his suppression of the of business, under the revolution wrought, and sending them away from her bows with occurred up country. Some months ago fuenos of rest and liquor, entered into a flood waters of China. This was preserved by steam and the telegraph. Another a gentle firmness beautiful to behold. The the English Church Mission rented a conversation with the worthy host. He by being cut on stone, and placed on the top striking evidence of the increased and Queensland is replete with not only conveni- building for chapel purposes in the city of told him how he was attached to the sacred of the mountain. A translation was made increasing competition in the Tea trade, enure, but luxuries which were never dreamt Kien-ning. One of their catechists was sent Island of Poo-too, and how he had wander by some students about 300 years ago, and at the sources of supply as hereof by the travellers of a past generation. there, and three students were also sent to ed all over Chekiang and Kiangan collect out on slabs which stand beside the older New-York, in afforded by the fact that In each State Room, which are much larger The Emperor Lieng Wu-Ti, B.C. no less than forty representatives of com- than those of many bigger vessole, there is learn the dialect of that region, and prepare ing money for a grand monastery that he ones. themselves for future usefulness there. All indended to build in the neighbourhood of 540-"who professed an ardent reverence mercial houses in China and Japan visited an electric communication with the steward was quiet for a time. Recently, for several Nanking. The passant lifted the bag, and for the tenets of Buddhism, on several occa- this country during the last year, for the and stewardess, an unlimited supply of days, an unusual interest was manifested was much impressed with the priest'ssions going the length of living in Buddhist purpose of extending their business, not excellent water for drinking or washing, a among the people, who came to the chapel further assurance that it contained consimonsstories, and assuming the religious garb" only in our chief centres of trade, but in sofa, berths which should satisfy the most and bought large numbers of books, and derably over a thousand ounces of silver. had erected at this temple an immense stone all the considerable distributive points of fastidious, and numerous appliances which, were apparently very friendly in their de And now," said the Buddhist, "I am Buddha in a sitting posture, supported on the interior and in Canada. The baro though small, tend itamensely to make life meanour. One day a member of the literati going to repons a great trust in you. I dan either side by large standing stono figures. traveling expense for the round trip could an ship-board pleasant. The saloon into came in and talked with the catechist, telling ses you're an honest woan: and I want you The centre one measures from the ground to not have been less than $1000 gold for each which the state rooms open is beautifully him that if he would substitute the name of to take charge of this treasure for me while the top of its head forty feet seven inches. representative, thus forming in the aggre-appointed, and expable of dining from 60 to Confnsius for that of Jesus in his books, I go and finish collecting the necessary The building in which they are found is gate no inconsiderable item, in comparison 70 persons. Ieed water is continually "on bo could stay there in peace, but otherwise balance in the country round. To prove built of solid stone, against the face of the with the cast of the Tea Imported, to say tap near the bar, and the fine pier glass he would get into trouble. A day or two my confidence still further, I give you rock, having an arched roof, not unlike the nothing of the incidental expenses. In which spans the bottom of the saloon, is re- after this, a great number of children came free permission to make use of five beamless temple in Sooohow. A small but former times, the business was all carried in, and began to make troublesome demon-handrad ounces while I am away; and highly ornamented stone pagoda stands close en by correspondence, and the change is strations. The catechist surmised that they I hope you will turn it to good account. by, but is somewhat disfigured by injuries aimply illustrative of the methods of doing. had been sent for a purpose, and that a mob The farmer was baif-afraid of his good received during the late rebellion.

business since the world has been brought was impending. He therefore sent to the look; but he gave the cleric house-

The Nanking forts are built on both banks in close contact by the great agents of which magistrate's yamen, asking that me room for that night, and next morning the of the river at Wn-lang-shan, just below the we have spoken. should be taken to secura quiet; but before two friends parted. The money was soon mouth of the branch which leads to the city. During the opening weeks of the year, any answer could come, a number of men invested in various enterprises, aud Liu On the Nanking side there are two. One is we had substantially a repetition of the buret in, saying, "What are you doing that was his name-grew rapidly a rich built on the beach, and consists of a long low excitement which prevailed during the with all these children here! Yon are man in fact he laid out bis five hundred wall pierced with eight portholes, behind five corresponding period in 1874, caused by The engineering arrangements admirably collecting them here for vile purposes." tacle with great judiciousness, and trebled of which stand the latest breech-loading the proposition for a reimposition of duty illustrate the progress that is making in The mob then seized the cateobiet, the the sum in no time. But month after Krupp's guns. The remainder are supplied by Congress. For a brief period there was those improvements which go so much to les- students, and a church member who was month went by, and the priest was never with old-fashioned English muzzle-loaders. an active demand, carrying with it some sen the inevitable discomforts of a long there, dragged them out to the front of the heard of. At last one day, when two years The front wall is about four feet thick, with enhancement of values; but as the season voyage to those who have been accustomed Emperor's temple; stripped them asked, had passed, daring which his conscience a wide well-built store dyke running along advanced, and it became apparent that the live at home at ease." From stem to and hung two of them to trees by their had pricked him not a little, this the entire length in front, and appears very duty was not to be restored, trade became stern the ship is applied which fresh water, thumba. A false alarm that the Prefect good man had a dream. He was sitting strongly built. The part containing the dull, and with a general disposition to be ballast tanks which can contain 250 tons,

Barometer, Jarel of the ees in lashes, tent and have was coming led them to take their victims at the door of his cottage on just such an Krupp gune is roofed over with large beams relieved of excessive supplies, a reaction in and which render the vessel quite independe down; but when they found that the officer other hot afternoon as when he had first of timber covered with iron plates and over prices ensted. The depression continued dent of ballast. The pumping engines can Thermometer, in Fahrenheit degrees and tena, keys was not approaching, they tied ropes to the seen the priest, when he nodded, and was front and roof bags of sand are placed. The during the greater part of the remainder of discharge 100 tons of water per hour, a price-to the opun air in a shaded situation.

Direction of Wind, in registered every two pointą, queues of the four Christians, and led them soon snoring. And as he stopt he thought remainder is matted over to protect the guns the year, during which extreme low prices less boon in case of leakage, or damage to NN.N.EN.Het

were reached In Leoumber, the President the hull in time of emergency. In addition, moderate; a to 7, fresh to 8, skrog: 61 50 10, ho477) Force of Wind, 0, calm; 1 to 2, light breeze; a to 5, naked through the principal streets of the that, sitting where he was, he saw the from the weather. Between each gun-is an city, calling out,Come and see the figure of the priest approsobing. He sprang ammunition store-room. The other fort and the Secretary of the Treasury again the Queensland is fitted up with Downton's

10 to 12, violent, foreigners we have here" After a long up to welcome him, but making no sign of stands on a large flat rock, jutting out on recommended a re-imposition of duty and pumps that may be worked either by hand stata of Weather, ba clear bine sky in, cloudy 1 d. time, the magistrate sent runners, and had recognition the priest passed by his chair the river; presenting much the same although the recommendation was followed or steam. Should a fire break out fine) 0.30 295, 108872 h, bath, Higher the Christiaus taken to his yamen; but and went behind him into the house. Up appearance, and mounting four large guns. by increased activity and a slight bracing powerful jets of steam-extinguishers oan box rings, mov, hender, t, bad distan some of the literati wont to the Prefect, and started Idu, rubbing his eyes, in pursuit. At the time of my visit the men were at drill of prices, a conservative feeling among at once turned into any compartment. All demanded that they should be sent out of No sign of anyone however could be found: The orders were given in German by dealers, inspired by the recollection of the steam winchos and gear return the the olty, which was done, a boat being pro but a servant met him and announced tarried out very creditably. At the back of with legislation, prevented the same which comes fresh water for the ordinary Chinese drill sergeant, and the loading was previous disappointments in connection waste steam into a common condenser, from vided to bring them down the river. The her mistress, old Liu's daughter-in-law, chapel was entirely destroyed. Mob law is bad just given birth to a son. Liu instant- the fort there is a machine shop, having a

measure of activity and buoyancy as noted purposes of the ship or which, if necessary, therefore triumphant at Kion-ning, as well ly recognised the coincidence as superna ten heres-power steam-engine where shells at the corresponding period of the previous returns the supply to the boiler. Steam is as at Yong-ping. Tho present Viceroy seems tural; and looking upon the new-born are manufactured. A foreign steam fire-year. Not least among the elements of also applicable for the cooking galleys, and either unable or unwilling to keep up even child as an incarnation of the dead priest, engine stands in a shed close by. Every depression during the year, have been the it is scarcely necessary to add that the steer- a decent show of government over these named him Bo-thang. Ho grow up, thing is carried on by natives, without any frequent unreserved sales by suction, which ing gear and windlass are worked by the upper. Prefectures, Altogether he has however, a dreadful rip: he was extrava foreign assistanos, About five hundred not only seriously Interfered with private same all potent motive power. The boats, proved, one of the most inefficient offers gant, he gambled, he did everything im-soldiers live on the adjacent hills, in well-business, but also served to unsettle the which comprise two magnificent life-busts and with which tile Province has ever been alloted. It is not to be expected that he proper and was never ohidden, because his built and clean-looking mud barracks. On market and impair confidence in the acouple of costly steam lamobes, are provided

aupernatural the opposite bank stands & long low fort of stability of values.

with the best known lowering apparatus, parenta regarded him as will depart from his usual indifference In being. Nor did they dare to refuse bim similar construction mounting eight guns, The quality of the Teas received, has by which all danger from upsetting during this case.

As to what course H. B. M‚'T representative here proposes to take in the any money; for believing him to be the around which 'about one thousand men are compared favorably with the importations wering one of the most common as well as priest, they fancied that this was the only camped. I was told that material for block of former year. There have been fewer fatal of defects should be entirely removed. matter, we are not informed.

way in which they could pay off the granding the river is also stored here, ready undesirable favoices of highly colored cannot conclude this part of my description father's mysterious debt 1

for immediate ust.Shanghai Courier Green Teas of suspicious quality, and alto without a reference to the "governor" by gether more uniformity in the importa- which the engineer receives immediate netice Apropos, a very queer ghost-story reaches Correspondent. The first meeting of the Foochow Ice us from this city. A Mahometan Chinese

tiona Japan Tea has maintained its of the propeller being lifted out of the wa- Company was held at Mesare, Gilman some time ago maffled a lady of the same

popularity, for though the distribution ter. Both in the Mediterranean and Red Oo's offices, on Tuesday, the 14th March, persuasion, to whom he was very fondly

from this centre has barely held its own, the screw was frequently in suck & plight Present-Messrs. Young (Honorary Trea-attached. Some weeks after marriage how- The late vinft of *Citizen Dilke to these there have been increased direct import at

as this, and on every cocamion the "gover- surer), Beadmont, Tatham, Hry, Leith, ever he fell sick, and as he lay a-dying his Settlements seems to hare bad the good. San Francisco and at some of the interior

nor" did its duty unerringly, and the on OAMPHOR,... Kinnear, Chambers, Kitobing, Joseph, wife clasped his hands and swore never to effect of imbuing his republican intellect points of distribution, sufficient to show gineer was able at once to mitigate the ill QUICKSILVER, Jones, Mylne, and Hedge. Mir Tatham marry anyone else when he was gone. For with correst ideas upon the Perak question conclusively, that the consumption of this effects which always follow the revolution of SALTPETRE, was voted to the chair, and read the minutos some time she kept her vow, but eventually In the course of a rambling speech of por description is steadily and materially on the the propeller in the empty air. The Queens of the meeting, which took place on the fell a victim for the second time to the tentous duration, (only three hours and a increase. The quality of Black Teas, and is 332 feet long, 363 feet broad, 25 fest formation of the Company. The accounts blandishments of courtships the saltor half) to his Chelsea constituents on the especially of Oolongs, has been rather holding a capacity for 10,000 gallons of fresh Bank, 6 months' sight,

deep, has engines of 1,500 horse power, and showed a loss on the working account for being as in the former case, a follower of 24th January, he declared that "in the above the average, having been compata water. She can carry 44 first class, and 66 Credit, 6 months' sight,... last year of $2,522.76, attributable princi-the rophet, of the name of Wang. One Ferak affair he thought Lord Carnarvon tively free from the objectionable features

On Calcutta, Bank demand, ...R 2224 223 pally to the comparatively small quantity day however the husband on entering his had shown a meokness which would never of an excess of dust and spurious leaf. second class passengers, and has good au- of ice sold,

...B. 222 & 323 consequence of the original wife's room saw, with perfect distinctness, have been exhibited by Lord Granvilla." Formosa Oolong has continued to grow in strained to take quite 700 people. Her ton-Shanghai, demand,

commodation for 510 coolies, which may be Bombay, demand, delay in starting the machine, and the

the figure of a man sitting down, gazing We are by no means so sure of that, but popular favour. This Tea, from a small necessary cessation of work through its sedly upon the woman. Wang started whether or no, what we would point out is beginning a few years ago, has become so nage is 2,600 tons. Finally, and briefly, Shanghat, 30 days sight, Inefficient condition. According to an violently and asked his wife, whom she was how a man's views and judgment may be popular among the consumers of this coun- may I say a word of the officers? The best Bar Silver, 17, dwts. B., saticaats produced, based upon the work-keeping company with 1 Mrs Wang replied, influenced by local personal knowledge and try, that the exportation now attains to ship in the world may to the passengers be ce

anything but best, so much depends upon

Mexicans, ing of August last, the revenue should be with much apparent innocence, nobody experience, and we would suggest that nearly or quite four million pounds per the captain, and officers who are bey Gold Lent, 48,000 annually, and the expenditure and sure enough, the man, whoever he may Lord Stanley of Alderley be invited to come annum. $6,216, leaving a balance of $781 or about have been, seemed to have vanished. out here at the head of a picked body of With reference to the routes of trans- supreme governing powers. From Captain English Sovereigns,

por cont on the capital. This, the Wang however, sorely perplexed, bade his gushing philanthropists, armed or unarmed portation, we may remark that the Suez Craig to the meanest porson with whom Australian Sovereigns,

we came in contact we met with noth Discount, ... Honorary Treasurer thought, they might wife immediately retire to her room while at their pleasure, to bring to reason, say Canal has apparently held its own, and for

Shares. reasonably look for in the future, circum-ho threw himself upon the nearest couch, the Kota Lama boys, and teach them the the reason that fair time has been made, ing but courtesy, and a thoughtful consider- ation for our welfare and wants. I believe I stances last year having been adverse, and But in the middle of the night be heard blessings of peace, brotherly love, and while thedition, Font steamers arrived have the honour of being the first passenger... Fire Ins. Co., 199

Hongkong Bank, 2 per cent, prem. expenses larger than they would be in suc- tremendous bump in his wife's apartment, civilization.

in good Four who engaged a berth on board the Queensland, Chins Fire Ins. Co., $150. voeding years. In reply to questions, he succeeded by piercing screams. Hastening

via that route during the year, being two further stated that the machine was now to the door be found that the lady had

In Calcutta we observe that first-class less than in 1874. These were the Oxford and I may therefore be permitted in wishing Vistoria Fire Ins. Co., $70

the noble vessel a prosperous future to reported by the engineer to be in excellent fallen out of bad, and that blood was

passages to England per steamer by the shire from Yokohama July 12th, arriving order, and that work could be commenced flowing from her nose and mouth. Shenaz Canal are advertised for £40, and tha / October 12 ; Galley of Lorne from Shanghai express a hope that none of the many who HK. & W. Dock Co., 50 % dia, ez dlv.

will raecced me will have less cause to Chlan Traders' Ins. Co., $1875 as it might become necessary also seemed possessed with some stranger-Statesman expresses the opinion that owing August 29th, reaching here Nov. 27th the complain than did I and my family, nor less Unlon Inr. Soudety of Canton, $675 to prepare ice.

He added that 80-spirit: for addressing herself in the char to the rapidly increasing competition be. Glenariney from Shanghai September 26th,

cause for anxiety. There were times when Chinese Insurance Co., $202 cording to the sketch of liabilities to 31st acter of her deceased husband, she poured tween the various companies owning Caual reaching here Nov. 26th; the Glenlyon from Captain Craig, and Mr Paterson the Chief North Chius Ins. Co., Tis. 850 May next, until which date no money out the most bitter denunciations of her

G. & J. Marine Ins. Co., Tia. 57› The Fleurs Castle which left Shang- never really off duty for two days together, probability be shortly available for £301 29th. be necessary, and should be provided by she had made. Wang, although a good if from Calcutta, say we, why not from hal etober 31st, reached here January 10, and the same remark will apply to Mr. C. & M. 8-bost Co., & dia the issue of the remaining sbares unallotted, Mahometan, was so terrified by this per singapore? The lowest rate from here as 1876; and the Gordon Castle is now on the McCall, the Chief Engineer, while the Julen 8. Navigation Co., Pis, or a call upon the shareholders. The ac secution on the part of his predecessor that be yet, we believe, is £60, oz exactly double way here. The importations by the Pacific count were passed, and it was agreed that immediately seat for Taoist priest to

Hongkong Hotel Co., $52) dir. have discontinued, the supplies via Ban engines rendered it doubtful whether the Chinese Imperial Loan, Bios a call of $15 per share be rade. A Dom-exorcise the ghost: but the faithless widow what the future rate is to be, if the States Mail Steamship Company via the Isthmus, disarrangement of some small matter in the Shanghai Steam N. Co., Tla, 721

man's prognostication is correct. The

Francisco coming overland. The facilities machinery would hold out until Ismailie hope whatever of her recovery !-Shanghai which is nearly what it was when there was San Francisco, have been increased by the the old country I can only hope that it may P. & O. Co. still sticks to its old rate, of carriage between China and Japan and / could be reached, If ever we return again to

No soon

Straits Items.

Quotations.

Bonezono, March 22, 1876. OPIUM,-New Patua, caah... 620 credit, 695

Old Fatus, caah

credit, - New Benares, mash, 590

credit, 598

Old Bonazes, cash,

credit,

New Malwa, dah, 880 credit, 688 Allowance Taela, a Old Malwa, dish, 585 credit, 590 Allowance Taels, 0 a 18

141 a 141

***

94 41051

* 8/10

3/100

Exchange.

** 721

***

вда ***

**T ***

27.00 5.25

...

5.27

*** 749

*** ***

would be coming in, sum of $1,064 would own conduct in having broken the vow that steamers, first class passages will in all Shanghai October 10th, reaching here Dec. Officer, owing to the fogs that prevealed, were Yangtze Ing. Association, Tis, 625

mittee of three was appointed to frame ar has gone stark mad, and there appears no ticles of Association.

Omurier,

AROUND NANKING.

officers, dostor, purser and steward as those be in the Queensland, with the same captain, from whose are we shall be soon to be transferred.”—Singapore Observer.

Temperature.

(Taken at Mesure. Falconer de Co.'s Promises, Boxézone, March 22, 1876.

Queen's Road,) THERMOMETER-§ As M¢ μ

Do,

4.M

Hight,

Do. Maximum, a Do., Minim. over BAROMSTEN-)) do this

Do.

4. My

Shipping Intelligence, HOME SHIPPING,

60 30.160 80.040

The following is taken from the latest

little or no competition to deal with. The accession to the service of the Oriental and Speaking of the threatened action of the

Messageries Maritimes established & con- Gorman Government on the Anna case, the

siderable reduction on the P. & O. rates, Occidental Steamship Company, and the Herald says:It is only fair to add t While the mineral waters of Japan have but its schedule is much higher than those average time of transit has been somewhat the Nativo Authorities bave succeeded in en largely availed of by its foreign resi- of the steamers of other companies. It la shortened, Tes having been laid down here, capturing four out of the six men implicated many, even from China, undertaking true that the accommodation provided by by steam and rall, in thirty days from the asive journey thither to enjoy the the two Mall Companies cannot be com connection, the following reference to the date of shipment from Japan. In this In the mutiny and murders on board" the t

AN ANGEL AND Lors or Hes.--Brown's Anna. A portion of the cargo has also l of a sulphur bath, the springs here pared with that of other steamers, but would steamer movements on this route, by the wife weighs over two hundred pounds when been recovered; but the graver question, of in

midst seem soarsely to be known, Ait not be wise of them to endeavour to keep San Francisco Heroid, is of interest The Brown asks her, "Shall I help you over wilful neglect of duty on the part of the little from the main road between Nanking more abreast with the spirit of the age. charters of the steamships Pandouter and the fence, my dear?" she replies, demure district mandarins in not preventing the and Chinkiang, about 60 from the former which insists upon and will have cheap Fasco de Gome to the Fatiño Mail Steamy, "No help the fonce," plunder and destruction of the vessel, ́ re- | at a piace called Fen-t'on there is a sulphur telegrams and cheap travelling, -Stava ship Company have expired, and it is now A FRENCH connoisseur lately entered imains practically unsettled.

spring. It has been endlosed with stone Times,

reported that the China trans-Pacific Paris curiosity shop," and steps and a shed built over it, having rude Beats running round three sides. It is much TEA TRADE OF NEW YORK IN 76. take up their original service between this was told £40"and," said the dealer, is if I Steamship Company (limited) are again to beautiful Dresden vise. Asking the price, he used by the natives, but being free and no

Statistics show an apparant decrease in the city and the Orient, and, in addition, to had the pair they would be worth 2200," London Papers jum Messrs Spencer & Wolff write on the one in charge, its surroundings are not quite 15th March Less desire has been shewn in accordance with European ideas. Nor is aggregate importations and consumption, place ou the line their new iron screw M. A. offered $80, and came several days by our dealers to enter the market during the prospect very inviting of being joined, but the falling off is more apparent than steamship, the Columbus, to be launched running to renew his proposal, but in vain. the past week, as they wish fret to learn while bathing, by a leper or some equally real. The season in the primary markets this month on the Clyde. The Columbus, One day a man came to if. A's apartments Fan the result of the purchases already effected agreeable companion. The water is quite commences with June, and in the early part we are informed, is 800 tons larger than the to show him some old shina plates, and at the high rates ruling; still a fairly large warm and flowing continually. A small of the one under review, the shipments Podo de Gam and Fansouter, and is guar-induced him to visit his shop in the Batig-Jan. 6, Otterosps, from Cardiff to Hong. business has been transnoted. Grey Shirt spring by the road side, was so hot that I especially of Green Teas, were so retarded anteed by her builders a speed of fourteen nolles. To his surprise and delight, M. A ings, Bj-lbs., have been most in request. could not bear my hand in it for any length by the extreme low prices prevailing here, not an hour. She is to leave England Borse and Jockey chop has been placed at of time. On the opposite side of the river and the high prices there, that a consider shortly for this port, via the Suez Canal, Tls: 1.78; Red Pheasants, Tis. 1724 176, from Heia-kwin, at a village called Tang-abia portion of the supply that would Hongkong & Yokohama."-New York Price

tsuen, some 60 Winland from Pu-k'ou is otherwise have reached us in 1875, will Current. another sulphur spring, and here I enjoyed figure in the importations of 1876,

The trade of 1875 has been almost a re- most refreshing bath. This is also free to all, but though many were anxious to bathe petition of the experience of 1874, which,

CHINKBANG.

at the time, and very many more crowded it may be remembered, was characterised to the innlosure to see the foreigner who by Route depression and a material ahria

DEFARTURES,

Annie Braginton, from New York to Shanghai.

kong.

Yokohama, do.

Penang, da

saw in an obscure corner of the shop vase Jan. 6, Lycka Till, from Cardiff to Hong. exactly similar to the coveted Dresden, and eagerly secured it for £48, with the assurance Jan. 10, Eaho, from London to Hongkong, that the pair, if forthcoming, would be worth Jan. 11, Titian, from Penarth to Honge And good ordinary cargo at Thu, 168 a 1.78

£400. M. A. rushed off to the first dealer, kong. T-Cloths, 7-iba, have proved the most

THE SS. QUEENSLAND.

and offered him his own price for the vase, Jan. 19. Antipodes, from Cardiff to Hong saleable weight, Silver Dragon and Bycee

kong. Chops fetching The. 1.85, and others finding

A considerable amount of curiosity has "Ah, sir," said he, " you come too late: I buyers at proportionate rates. English

been created in Singapore during the past sold it yesterday to a dealer at the Batig. Jan. 17 Alex. MoNell, from Cardiff so

Hongkong. Drills are quite neglected. Sandalwood

week by the presence, in the Tanjong Pagar nolles!"

Tun obelisk to be erected at the Phila Jan, 17, Onward, from Liverpool to Hong. Holders of good cargo have anoceeded in had come 50 to wash himself, to their orekage in valties, involving serious losses to Dock, of the Queensland sarew steamer, the

kong. forcing the market up to Tis. 3.63, but dit bait said that on my requesting them to nearly all concerned. Dorlag the past year, last and finest of the Eastern and Australian delphis Exhibition, and which is to repte: Jan. 19, Sophie, from Cardiff to Hongkong. common wood is difficult of sale at Tim retire while I bathed they left to a man, for example, there were no less that ten or Mail Steamer Company's feet; feet sent the bulk of the gold exported from Jan. 20, Forward Ho, from London to: 8:30 a 8:40. Matata. Opium continues in On stepping in, the water seemed unbearably twelve failures of Brms sugaged in the im- which, as our readers are aware, includes Queensland from 1868-the Gympie year good demand at Tha. 439 a 441 for "best warm, but I soon became reconciled to the portation and distribution of Tes, whose the Bowen, Brisbarle, Normanbij, Singapore, i tatil the present time, is thus described by Jan. 22, Flintshire (str.), from London to heat and the strong sulphurous smell, which aggregate annual transactions had amount and Somerest. With respect to the Queend the Brisbane Telegraph The obelisk, now, and Tli. 453 a 454 for old drug.

Arst icema disagreeable. The bath has a on to rising four millors of dollars, to say loss, which arrived at Singapore on Satur. which will lobby foot square at the best Jan. 24, Victoria (str.), from Liverpool te uniform depth of about four fest and a half, nothing of the withdrawal of a number of day, the 28th February, we have been 2 inches high by 9 with a pebbly bottom. There is here also a firms and Individuals, in consequence of favoured with the following description by above the pedestal, tapering to 18 inch Jan, 20, Nestor (str.), from. Liverpool se OHINESE STORIES separate enclosed bath for women. In dry the sharp competition and the unprofitable one of the first-plast passengers

aquare at the top. This will be the "The Queensland is truly a splendid ship, counterfeit presentment" of no less than The bare one lends an ear to Chinese weather the road is passable, and by rising nature of the business. Notwithstanding stories of the marvellous, the more phases aris, the trip. can be made there and back these failures and withdrawals, there is and cannot fail to become, unless my jud 65 tons, or over 26,000,000 worth of gold Jan. 3, Lord Macaulay, from Newport de of superstition are foulid to Aourish amongin a day on a donkey. Quite close to P'us prevalent notion that the zraka are yet ment misinforme me, extremely popular in Around the obelisk will be arranged sube, Feb 1, Nearühms (str.), from Catili te

overcrowded, and that if the thinning out whatever service she is engaged. I have had also of pine, gilt, sich of which will repre- the Ruddosted portion of the populace. 'on there is a salphur spring unutilised Vampirism, incribiem and thetempsychosis At Kwan-ying meng 35 from Nanking process were carried still further, it would no little experience on the seas, but never sent the gold, exported in each year from form the basis of a very large number of care which formerly was a great place be dundusive to a more healthy condition niet with a veseel so steady or so somfortable 1888 to the present. Altogether, the Feb. 2, Evelyn, from London to Hongkong, the tools that apparently pass enrrent from of resort for the natives, but suffered Badly of trade. Thus while the Tes annually as regards her internal economy. From the obelisk and its partonsopes are likely to month to month, while, as is well-known, at the hands of the rebels. After passing received hers amounts, at present valita moment of our entrance into the Mediters prove the most telling of all the Queen London, Steamers vic Aiot Gama the Chinese live in perpetual fear of the through a small temple which stands in tions, to some twenty chillion dollari, there ranean we were met with a baffling head and exhibits, as appealing more directly to influence of the dead. Here is a case in front a few steps takes one to a well of clear are not lead than sixty organized fire wind; a regular black Levanter, that piped the minds of all lag. Mr. Stanley, the point. During the Taiping troubles there water having a small stone bridge thrown engaged in its imp rtation and distribution, loudly night and day. Other large steamiers colonial architect, han designed the obellas hard at Wanking a most virtuous peneantress it. On turning to the right you enter to any nothing of a whole leylon of brokers were pitching their noses into the waves, and from calentations furnished by Mr, Bialger, mike in addition to filling ble susestol the care, the height of which to about Bighty and fungere. More than one instance, some of them as we could plainly nee, took the gorator of the Musso

Manila

Shanghai.

Hongkong,O

Hongkong.

LOADING FOR CHINA AND JATEN TURIS,

Oroble

Naples Glenartegy,

Oandis.

Sumatra. Rain

ffalley of Verne,

Mails.

STEAM FOR

Bingapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Buez, Malta, Brindisi, Ancona, Venice, Mediter- ranean Ports, Southampton and London;

ALBO,

Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. FIRE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship TEHERAN, Captain A. H. JOHNSON, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above placen, on THURSDAY, the 50th Instant, at Noon

Noon; SPECIE and PARCELS at the CARGO will be received on board until Office until 2 .. on the 29th Idem.

For parilqulare regarding Freight and Passage, apply at the P.&O. 8. "N, Co.'s Office, Hongkong.

CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PAŪKAGIS

ARE REQUIRED,

A pristen declaration of the Contents and Palue of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bill of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any detention or prejudice which may happen from incorrect ness on mich declaration.

Chippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company Blank Bills of Lading,

* Insurances.

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,

THE Underalgtied, are prepared to mant Pollales against Fire to the extent of $45,000 on Buildings, or on Goode, stored therein, at current local raten, subject for Discount of 20% on the Fremia.

...

MAN EDWARD NORTON & Co.,

doente Hongkong, Jantiary 1, 1874.

YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOULA, TION OF SHANGHAL

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 800,000 Takle

DOLICIES granted on Marine Bisks to

all parts of the world at current rates. This Association will, unill further, no- fee, provide out of the earnings, first for an Interest Diyldend of 15 to Share holders on Capital, and thereafter, distri buted among Policy holders, annually, in

Business pro rats to amount of premium At the Profite of the Underwriting ountributed.

RUSSELL & Oo

..dgents. Hongkong, July 9, 1872.

· LANCASHIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

(FIRE AND LIFE)

CAPITAL TWO MILLIONS BERLIN 462

map Undersigned are prepared to grant

POLICIES against the Bink of FIRE on

Bulidings or on Goods stored therein, on Coals in Matsheds on Goods on board Vessela and on Hulls of Vessels in Har hour, at the neun Terms and Condition.

Proposals for Life. Assurances will be re- gedved, and transmitted to the Director for their decision.

THE P. & O. 8. N. Co. reserve the If required, protection will be granted on option of forwarding all Goods ship first olace Lives up to £1000 on a Bingle sed by hiels Steamers for Europe through Life. Beypt, alther by Ball, or by Canal in their own steamer, or in vessels employed for the purpose,

A. MoIVER, Superintendent. P.&O. B. K. Co.'s Office,

Hongkong, March 18, 1876.

mv60

Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company,

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED

-STATES AND EUROPE, IN COMOZION WITH THE

CENTRAL and

UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES

AND

ATLANTIC STEAMERS.

[1HE: 8.8 for acolo,

patched for San Fratoloo, via Toko- hams, on SATURDAY, the 1st April, At 3 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europe,

Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai,

Freight will be received on Board until 4 p.m. of 31st Instant. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 p.az same day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same la required.

Return Passage Tickets avaliable for 8

For Bates of Fremiums, forms of pro- posals or any other information, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Agente Rongkong do Canton, Hongkong, January 4, 1867.

THE OHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMFANY, LIMITED.

HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.

GENOTES at all the Treaty

China and Japan, and at Bingapore, Saigon and Perang

Rinks accepted, and Policies of Insurance granted at the rates of Fremium current at the above mentioned, Ports

NO URANOS FOR FOLIOT FERN,

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE Secretary. Hongkong, November 1, 1871.

MANCHESTER FIKE ASSURANOR

COMPANY OF

MANCHESTER

AND LONDON.

THE Undersigned have been appointed

Agents for the above Company at Hongkong, Canton, Fooshow, Shanghai. and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at ourront rates.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1868,

THE LONDON ASSURANCE.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER

months are fasued at a reduction of 20 per His Majesty King George The Birst, cent on regular rates.

For further information as to Freight! or Passage, apply to the Agency of the

Company, Praya West,

6. 3. EMORY, Acting Agent.

Hongkong, March 1, 1876.

V. 8. MAIL LINE.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

apl

-THROUGH ro NEW YORK, via OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING

DAY YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,

HE Next U. 8. Mall Steamer will be despatched for San Francisco, vis

Tokohama, on SATURDAY, the 18th

AD. 1790,

MHE Undersigned having been appointed

Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-

Marine Department.

Polloles at current rates payable either | here, in London or at the principal Porta

of India, China and Australia. BE

Fire Department Polletos lasued for long or short periods at turrent rates. A discount of 20 allowed. Life Department. Palleles issued for stime not exceeding £5,000 on reasonable termas,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co, Hongkong, July 25, 1872.

April, 1876, at 3 2, taking Passengers, CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,

and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Barupa

Through Passenger. Tickets and Bills of Lading are larued for transportation to “Yokohama and other Japan, Forts, to San Prancisco, to ports in Maxico, Central and Boush Anterica and to New York and

(LIMITED.) NOTICE,

DOLICIES granted at edrrent rates on Marine Kinks to all parts of the World.

In accordance with the Company's Articles

Europe yĩa OVERLAND RAILWAYS. of Association, Two Thirds of the Profits A Steamer of the Mitau Bishi 8. S. Com are distributed annually to Contributors,

pany will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Bashether Shareholders or not, in proportion Forts, about same date, and make close connection st Yokohama,

At New York, Passengers have selection ef various lines of Beamers to England,

·Traneo and Germany,

Treight will be received on board andi 4to. 14th Proximo, l'arcel Packages will tai received at the office until 8 pm. same day all Parool Packages should be inked to address in full ; value of same le required.

For further information as to Fassage and Freight apply to the Agency of the Bompany, Praya West.

G. B. EMORY, Atting Agent Song, March 18, 1876,

WANTED TO PURCHASE.

REVIEW

Bix Dollars will be paid for the above.

No 1 and 2, VoL I

No. 1 (2 copies) and No. 2, (1 copy)

One Dollar will be given for each of the Above Non Me

Apply to the Publishers,

DBINA MAIL OFFICE.

to the nett amount of Premis contributed by each, the remaining third being carried to Reserve Fund,

OLYPHANT & Co „General. Agents Hongkong, April 17, 1878..

YANGTEZE INSURANCE ASSOULA- TION OF SHANGHAI

NOTICE

FTER this date, the above Assodation Awill allge a Brokerage of Thirty. three and One Thied ger cont. (981%) on Local Rlaki only,

RUSSELL & 00.)

Hongkong, June 3, 1874.

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE

COMPANY

THE CHINA WAYL

Insurances.

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSUR -ANOE, COMPANY, ADELAIDE.

CAPITAL

...£500,000.

Intimations.

Now Ready.

THE CHINA REVIEW,

Vol. IV., No. 4.

-HONGKONG MARKET PRICES. Corrected to Saturday, Mar. 18, 1878 At 1080 Cash per Dollar Mexican

FL Highesh Lemsat

Gath.

postage lucluded, Beef, airtoin and prime cut, sy. 160 120

CONTENTS.

THE Undoraigned having been appointed Annual Subscript

Agents for the above Company In Hongkong, China and Japan, are prepared to Laste Policies of Marine Insurance, payable in Australia, London, Calcutta, Bombay, Mauritius, China, and Japan at current rates,

ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, September 6, 1875,

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COM- "PANY OF HONGKONG LIMITED,

IN LIQUIDATION,

NOTICE.

Bonus, are requested to present same for ALL Persons holding Warrants agalust unclaimed Dividends, Interest, or

payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their olsinm will not be recognised. ADOLF ANDRE,

* F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, December 20, 1875,

THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO..

Hasage on the Chinese Language, The Folklore of Ching. PAO-Aze: The Oleopatra of China. Dr An Introductionɛtqua: Retrospect of Forty Years of Foreign vintercourse with China... One Page from Choo Foo-taze. The Expedition of the Mongols Against

Java in 1203, A.D.

The Wry Necked Tree. Phallic Worship...

Short Noticon of New Books and Literary

Intelligence.

Notes and Queries on Eastern Mattars :-- Chinese Anti-Opium Associations. Publications of the Hongkong Corres

ponding Committee of the Relig.

Tract Soc...

Hongkong School-book Committee, Chinese Wills,

Chinese Breech-Loading Guns, History of the Maritime Provinces. Books Wanted, Exchanges, dro.

China Mail Ofaa. Hongkong, Maroh 11, 1878.

apl

KRUPP'S CAST STEEL, WORKS,

Essex (Germany)

Bole Agent for China,

A PEIL

Beef Corned,

"Boast,

Soup,

Steak, Bullocka" Brains,

Tongue, freali, each

Calves' Head and Fest, set Hami, American,

[No. 8978. MARON 92, 1876,

120 110 Pumpkins,

Chiller, Deled,

Mixed,

200 160

Butcher Meat.

Ib. Bacon, English,, Foochow,

Curry Stuit, English, catty Garlio, Ginger,

50. 40

400 300 Grisen Pess, young 160 150

old. English

oktty

120 1001 Green Winter Course

140 120 Lettuce, English.

80 70

head

·10: 8

Chinese.

catty

140 120 Mint, .

bupoh

12.10

per fot

[50" 140 | Mushroom, dried,

catty

750 650

250 200 Unions, Bombay

100 80

corned

400 860

-"- Green

20 15

Head,

静

Heart,

1000 700 Parnloy, Chinese,

150 110

catty

80 -20

banch English

Foot,

Kidneys,

60 50 Potatoes, Maoan, 6050

Sweet,

calty 80 90

14 12

Tail

19 10

Liver,..

catty .90 70 Radishes, English

dos.

4080

Tripe (undressed), catty 40

30 Scallions,

catty

*500

450 | Bhalota,..

catty

350

Squash, Bottle

40: 30

Chinese,

200 180 Taro,

15 12

English

360) Tomatoes,

$100 90

Mutton Chop,

200 180Turnips, English,

each

-10

Lagt Shoulder,

200 180

160 140

Tipp

fcerb, China. catty Brit,

12 10

30 20

120 110 Water Lily Roots,

,00 50

Pigs' Chitlings, a

ently

60 50 Water Crsas,

:80 25

Foot,

120 110 YEN

80 20

Fry.

110 109

» Hood,

要

110 100 Aleurites,

cabty

60 10

*Heart,

anch

70 50 Apples, Dried

catly

900

Kidney

70 60

Liver

Pork, Chop,

catty

140 180

Common

Corned, 14 · Let

180 120 Cheanuts,

140 180 Coocanuta

sach

Fat or Lord,

120 110 Gurzanita,

80 50 400 850

Sheeps', Head, and Test, vet

Hearty

850 820

200 180**

ssch

50 Dates,

bottle

800 100:

70 60 Wigs, Dried,

100 400

1400 1200 | GusVAN,

catty

130 120Ground Nuts,

700 ero Danger, Awest Bunwosy.

200 $170

Poultry.

Coolle ∙19

Deer, small. Dacks,

catty each $5.00

200 180

Mandarin

Catty

Nutmeg, " 180 190 Llohess, Dried,

80 40

BOO 250

Dried

Bach

11.

120 100

Egge, Hen,

..doe

100

250 $150

Duck

100

Mangosteens,

ench

Balt Towing

100

Melons, Chizeré

each

100

• entty

each Partridges, Pheasants, Canton, live pair

Shanghai,

180 170 120 110 300 260

Fears, Chefoo

catty

200 180

each

1500

1200

Pigeons,

each

160 140 Pumeloes, Canton

TO BE LET. COMMODIOUS HOUSE in Queen's

Road East, with Godown attached. Rent $25 per month... ??

Quail,

Sulpe,

each

70 Raisins, Muscatel,

125 120 .."

bottle 1100 760

200 160

Teal,

200 180 Sugar Cane,

etlok

Turkeys, Cook,

catty

600 500 Tamarinds,

Bombay Ducks Bream,

Hen,

Fish

per hundred 200 100

400 350 Walnuts, new

60 80 100

catty

90 Allspice

110-100 Bran,

Undersigned having been appointed Hoo Agent, in Hongkong, for the above- Hamed Company, is prepared to grant Policies against Fire, on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of £10,000, at the nual rates, subject to an immediate dis- count of 20 %;

Attention is invited to a considerable reduction in Premia for Life Insurance in

China

Life Policies affected during the year 1875, share in the Bonus to be declared on 31st December for the quinquennial period then ending.

AMLOG, HEATON. Hongkong, September 27, 1875. –

WORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE

INSURANCE COMPANY,

Incorporated by Royal Charter and Sperial Acts of Parliament,

ESTABLISHED 1609,

CAPITAL £3,000,000,

HE Undersigned, Acents at Hongkong for the above. Company, are prepared grant Polloles against FIRE, to the ertent of £10,000 on any Building, or on Merchandise in the name, at the tisual Bates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent.

GILMAN & Ü..,

4ginti.

Hongkong, July 6, 1875.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. [T]HE_Under#gtied having been appoint- Ted Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant Instances at our

MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company. Hongkong, October 27, 1874.

rent rates

intimations.

PILOTAGE. 7ESSELS inward bound can secure Pl-

lots from Reef Island, from this date. Outward bound Vessels can secure FIRST CLASS PILOTS by applying to the Underaigned at Praya Central, No. 29. The Pilot-boat's Flag in No. 6 at the

TAKLD-MIRAT

H. F. STUART.

Hongkong, Apell 5, 1875.

SHANGHAI, ODLOGNA (Germany,)

To Let

TO LET.

With Immediate, Poiression

TWO Dwelling Houses and Ottoes, Ken

14 and 16, Stanley Street, Istair in the occupation of Memory Kaynan & Co.

The House No. 3, Wellington Street, Bucking Pigs, Lately In the occupation of Messrs Ross Veal,

The Dwelling House No., Alexande Venson, Terrace.

The Store and Dwelling House, No. 81, Queen Road, lately; in she occupation of Oapons, Miss GARBENHA

The Hanus and Offers No. 3, DEAguilar Street, lately in the occupation of MMSE) DEGINATE,

(Also with compation from 1st April next.) The Bungalow No. 8, Old Bailey Street. The Dwelling House No. 46, Peel Street, now in the occupation of Mr HausCHILD.

| {And with occupation from 1st May next.) The Dwelling House No. 1, Alexandra Terrace, at present in the occupation-of Dr Stour.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 00. Hongkong, March 20, 1875.

Apply to

PURDON & Co. · Bongkong, March 20, 1876.

TO LET,

THE Premises in Queen's Road Central,

E Premises London Inn,

With Possession on the 1st April,

Apply to

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, March 9, 1876.

Carp,

Codfish, salt

TO LET. TIRST Class STORAGE, GODOWNS, Eels,

on the Prays. Apply to

TAYLOR & THOMPSON. Hongkong, November 30, 1875,

TO LET.

HOUSE No. 5, Zetland Street,

House No. 2, Seymour Terrace, House No. 8, Feddar's Hill,

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1876.

THE PATENT IMPROVED ROBEY MINING ENGINE. | Mallet,

-Some of the advantages of the New Patent Engines are as follows im

SMALL FIRST COME,

SAVING OF TIME AND EXPENSE IN ERÈUTING, BA, SAPERY AND ECONOMY IN WORKING, GREAT SATING OF FUSE,

130 110 Bananas, fragrant-Punti,ontty

220-200| Lemony,

Loong Ngan, Dried,

40 $0

Pineapples, Puntl Plantains, common Prones, Dried,.

catty 80

bottle sach 100

Water Chestants,

Miscellaneous.

800 250

ïbottle

960-200

ploul 1600 1500

lb.

200 180 Botter,

700 600 8070 Candied Orange Peel, bottle 750 700

120 110 Coconut Oll,

460

Congor Eels, Crabi,

90 80

Cuttle Fish,

Dace,

110 100 Charcoal,

Lemon » 12 50 Capers,

Dog Fish,

-80

Cheese, American,

760 700 220 160 .pleal 1100 1000

16. 400

140

Fresh Fish, Large Small

180 120 120 100 Cinnamon,

Kuglich, Dutch,

each 1100 catty 260. 200

Frogs, Garoupa

200 150 Citron,

160 150

180 110

Cloves,

270 250

Gudgeon,

bottle

200 160

Gurnet,

20 80 Coffee,

Ib.

250 220

Herrings, small

Curry Forder,

bottle

500 250

smoked

$1.00

Firewood,

Дуе

-180

picni

450 400

-120

Flour,

catty

408

Liobeter

Mackerel

8070 180:70

Gram,

ploul

2750 8500

100 90

Isinglass,

Lamp Oll

100

Oysters, Parrot Flah,

180 120 Macaroni,

box

1000 900

180 .120

Mace

catly

800 760

Perch,

100 80

| Mango Chutney,

⚫ bottle

700 800

Pomfret,

110 100

Mustard,

Prawns,

100

Nutmeg,

#sch

180 180 108

Bay,

100

Oste,

Heach,

-180

Oliver,

bottle

250 200

Rock Fish,

120 110

Salmon, Canton,

120 110

Pickled,

800 Pearl Barley,

Paddy,

ploul

bottle

240-200

Pepper (whole)

Salt Fialis

180 100

Catty bottlo

270 220

Shrimps,

250 200 900

bottle 120 200

$60 180

catty

bottle

100 10 800-70

State,

Snapper,

ploul 1700-1500

1600 1390

Bolex, Fresh Tench,

80 70 Pickles, 100 90 Rice,

100 :00

Bago,

100.00 Salad Off,

120 110

180 170 300

Salt, Coarse

Fice.

Split Peas, Sugar, China,

Vermisslii, Chinese

复 English bog

Vinegar, English bottle 200 180

Freserved Meats, Fish and

martis Vegetables, do

700, 800

100

1000 900

Turboty Turtles, Small White-G

Asparaguaj Bamboo Shoots, young «Beans, sprout,"

400-350 Taploda,

Tes,

100 :12

40 95

Best-root)

100 60

Assorted Mesta, in king. Ib.

800 250

red for plekling j

Canton gatt

Fishy

250 200

800 250

13 10

260 200

Jama, 1 lb.

800

Carrots, fresh

catfy.

80 70

100 40

Prices and full Particulars on application to the Bozz MANUFACTUERSE : ROBEY & CO,, Lincoln, England.

Celery, Chinese, English,

This now Patent Mining Engine is free froin all the objections that can be urged THE Undoraigned Agents Aid in receipt against using the Semi-Portable Engines for Permanent work, bedstite it possesses the of instructions the Board of vigility and sitrability of the Hotitontal Engine, and at the same time retains the ad-

Directors authorizing them to late Policles vantages of the Semi Portable in saving time and expense in fixing.

to the extent of $10,000 an kay oke first class fisk, or to the extent of £16,000 dn adjoining risks at current rates.

A Discount of 20% allowed.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Rongkong, Jannery 1870

gines up to 200 Effective Horse-power always in Erogress.

80 20

- Fruits,

Vegetables,

G20nox Ontst, Inspector of Morkati.

Printed, and published by Gso, MUZRAT

Baix, at the China Mail Onse, Kay Wyndham Street, Hongkong,

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