THE
CHINA
Established February, 1848.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
Vox.XXXII. No.3993. 號五十月四年大十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,
LONDON :—F. Algan, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Goron, 121, Hol born Hill, E.C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, E.C. SAMUEL DEACON &tion. Co., 150 & 184, Zeadenhall Street. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-
sau Street,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Goros, Mel bourne and Sydney. SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally:-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran-
CHINA :-Swatow, QUELOR & CAMPBELL, Amoy, GILE & Co. Forchow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and Kxxxý & Co, Manila, C. HEING & Co.
Macao, L. A. DA Guaga.
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,
GOBPORATED BY NATIONAL DEGREES OF
7 AND 8TH KAROR, 1848,
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BY IMPERIAL DROKEES or 25TH JULY, 1854, AND 31ST DECEMBER, 1866,
Recognised by tha
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF
30TH APRIL, 1862,
Notices of Firms,
NOTICE.
Have this day authorized Mr J. Y. V.
SHAW to eigu my naine por procura. T
A. MAOG, HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.
NOTICE. partnership from the First day of THE Undersigned have entered into Co- January, 1876, in the Business of Ship- brokers at this Port, under the style of MORRIS & RAY.
A. G. MORRIS. H. U. BAY,
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.
NOTICE. 【ITE bave Established branches of our W
Firm at Haiphong and Hanoi. Mr E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by procuration in Tonquin
́LANDSTEIN & 0. Hongkong, December 31, 1875,
NOTICE.
HAVE this day Established myself a GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT the Porta of Takow and Taiwanfoo.
F. F. DA SILVA. Formosa, April 1, 1876.
NOTIFICATION,
IT in herewith notified
myl
HOUSE bas been Established at 01-HOW(), the Treaty Port of
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, APRIL 15, 1876.
*Intimations.
NOTICE
HE Undermentioned Banks will closo
for Public Business on GOOD FRITHE DAY, the 14th, and EASTER MONDAY,
the 17th Instant.
For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,"
C. MORLAND KERR, Acig. Manager. For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of
India, London and China,"
~~H. H. NELSON, Manager. | For the "Chartered Bank of India, Aus-
tralia and China,"
THOMAS FORREST, Acty, Manager'. For the "Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,"
CHAS, DE QUIGNE, Manager. For the "Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation,"
T. JAUKSON, Acty, Munager, For the National Bank of India, Lted." R. H. SANDEMAN, Actg. Manager. Hongkong, April 12, 1876.
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STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF HANLEY,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £250,000.
Undersigned, having been appoint.
Tad Agouts in Hongkong and Shanghai
rates.
for the above Company, are prepared to isane Policies of Fire Insurance at current
ADAMSON, BELL & 00. Hongkong, March 24, 1876. je24
On
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
Undersigned has received in- structions to sell by Public Auction,
MONDAY NEXT,
the 17th April, 1876, at Noon,-
By order of the Mortgagees. WoODEN. LIGHTER-Official No, 64120; -Length 81 feet, Breadth 20 feet, Depth of Hold 8 feet, Gross Tonnage 94's tons; Carrying Capacity about 150 tons Dead-weight, with all Fittings, o., as she lies in the harbour.
WOODEN LIGHTER-Official No. 64121
-Length 611 feet, Breadth 16 feet, Depth of Hold 6 feet, Gross Tonnage 43 tons; Carrying Capacity about 50 tons Dead-weight, with all Fittingá, ko, as she lies in the harbour.
&
(On account of the concerned.)
One Large Iron Life BOAT. One Large Ship's BOAT. Baved from the wreck of the Steamer "Glengyle."
Co.'s premises, Wanchi.
At present lying off Mesars J. INGLIS
The Lighters and Boats will be moored off Lee House Lane, where the Sale will take place.
TERMS OF SALE.--Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of
of the hammer,
France,
& Sterling KIUNGOROW(), and has been THE MERCHANTS' MARINE INSUR description, at Purchasers' risk on the fall PAID-UP CAPITAL 80,000,000 3,200,000 Basseye Fundy...........20,000,000 800,000
pened for transaction of Business under this day's date.
H. 0: BROWN, Commissioner of Customs.
boi-bow, April 1, 1876.
HRAD Orries,-14, Rue Bergère, Parls. LONDON AGENCY,-144, Leadenhall St.,Kiungchow Customs,
n.o.
AGENCIES. — At Nantes, Lyons, Mar- seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Caloutta, St. Denis (Ile de la Réunion,) Hong- kong, Shanghai and Yokohama. LONDON BANKERS. - Bank of England,
Union Bank of London.
HONGKONG AGENCY. INTEREST ALLOWED
N Ourrent Deposit Account at
of 2 per cent. per annum on the monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained at the offices,
CHR. DE GUIGNÉ, Manager. Offices In Hongkong: Bank Buildings,
Queen's Road,
Hongkong, May 14, 1875.
RONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,...... 100,000 Dollara,
COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-E. E. BELILIOS, Esq., Deputy Chairman-AD. ANDXX, Esq.
J. F. CORDES, Eg. S.W.POMEROY, Esq. H. Horrius, Esq. F. D. SA88OON, Esq.
A. MOIVER, Esq.
Hongkong,
CHIEF MANAGER,
JAMES GREIG, Esq. Manager.
Shanghal, EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG,
INTEREST ALLOWED Current Depozit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposits :---
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.
€
"
12
4 per cent.
11
12
5 per cent.
"
11
11
Locat Bills Discounted, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange burdness transested.
Drafts, granted on London, and the ehlef Commercial places in Europe, Indle, Australia, America, China and Japan,
JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager,
Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Queen's Road Bast. Hongkong, February 17, 1876,
ON SALE
217 CHINESE READERS MANUAL.
HANDBOOK of Biographical, His teriaal, Mythological and General
Idierary Reference,
WILLIAM FREDERICE MATEES.
Frif $9.
„KiLLy & Öð. China Man" Qurion,
intimations.
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THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY.
from Hongkong
the MANAGEMENT of the above Company's Station will be TAKEN OVER
appointed AOTING SUPERINTENDENT.
A. SUANSON,
Superintendent. Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY-
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BEG to notify that I have been appointed AGING SUPERINTENDENT for Lue above Company's Station at this Port from this date.
CARL CHR. BOJESEN, - Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
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CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE.
SPECIAL AGENCY of the Company has boen Upened in LONDON, under the banagement of Mr WALDEMAR OHMIDT, at 3, St. Michael's Alley, Cornhill.
By Order,
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W. H. RAY,
Secretary. Hongkong, March 28, 1876.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.
NOTICE is hereby given, that all QBK-
DITORS and other Persons having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JOHN WOTHER- SPOON, late of Bangkok, in the Kingdom of Siam, who died on the 6th day of July, 1871, and whose Will was duly proved in the Probate Jurisdiction of the bupreme Court of Hongkong by WILLIAM HENRY BBBRETON, of 29, Queen's Road, Hong kong, Solicitor, to whom Letters of Admini- stration with the Will annexed were only granted by the said Court on the 10th day of March, 1876, are hereby required to SEND in writing the PARTICULARS of
ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
OF LONDON.
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SUESCRIBED CAPITAL, £500,000,
HE Undersigned, having been appoint- Tad Agents in Hongkong for the above Company, are prepared to issue Policies öf
W. KERFOOT HUGHES,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 11, 1876.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
in London, India, Australia, New Zealand, THE Undersigned has received instruc
Straits, Mauritius, Java, Bianila, China, on Japan, California, do., &o.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co, Hongkong, March 24, 1876.
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Note. By the Company's Articles of Asso-
tions to sell by Public Auction,
MONDAY,
the 17th Instant, at 2p. The Chinese Junk
"
“KUM-SUN-SING”
olation it is provided that, after pay of 2,200 piculs Carrying Capacity,
ment to tho shareholders of a dividend of 10 per cent. per annum, one fourth of the residue of profits will be ratsably divided amongst those Insurers out of whose business profits have been made during the year.
HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAU STRAM-BOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
FIRST Class Fare on the Hongkong and Danton route has been Reduced to $3 for Single trip and $5.Retura,
By Order,
P. A. DA COSTA; Secretary.
Hongkong, April 3, 1876.
THE HONGKONG TEMPERANCE HALL in Stanley Street, will be Opened on EASTER MONDAY, the 17th inst. Tea will be served at 7 p.m., for Sailors, Soldiers, and others, and there will be an Entertainment, consisting of Music, Speeches, Readings, o., at which Ad- miral Ryder has kindly consented to take the Chair, at 8.30 p.m.
the HALL or at Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD
Co.'s.
Tickets, 50 cents each, may be had at
Donations of Books to form a Library will be gladly accepted by the Committes.
aply Hongkong, April 11, 1876.
WANTED.
AN Experienced European FEMALE to accompany a Family with 3 Children
to England. Terms, a free Passage,
Applications to be sent to the Office of this paper, addressed "A. B. C."
Hongkong, April 11, 1876,
NOTICE TO MARINERS.
No. at.
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their Claims or Domande to the said Wiz.: Liam Henry BBERETON, on or before the 1st day of July next; and notice is hereby also given, that at the expiration of the last mentioned day the said WILLIAM HENRY BarBaron will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Jour WOTHERSPOON amongst the parties entitied thereto, having regard to the Claims of which he has thon NEMESIS ROCK BEACON.-NINOPO DISTRICT, had notice and that the said WILLIAM,
CHINA SEA,
J. M. GUEDES, JE, Auctioneer.
Hongkong, April 12, 1876.
ON
NAVAL STATION, MACAO.
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N the 19th April, 1876, at 1 o'clock p.m., the Gunboat CAMOENS, her Masts, hull, &c., as already advertised, will again be put up for Sale by Public Auction, the bia come the Sate held on the 10th commencing from the Upsot Price
Instant, viz. $2,100.
MANOEL CESARIO PEREIRA, Secretary of Council, Naval Station, Maçao, April 11, 1870.
Shipping.
Steamers.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, (Taking Cargo at through rates to HIOGO & NAGASAKI)
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The P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s S. S
SUNDA"
will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the Hindostan with the next English Mail,
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent,
Hongkong, April 18, 1876.
STEAM TO SHANGHAL
The P.&O. 8. N. Co. 8. B. "HINDOSTAN"
will leave for the above place about 24 hours after her arri
val with the next English Mail.
A. MOIVER,
Superintendent. Hongkong, April 18, 1878.
HENRY BEERETON will not be liable for the TOTICE is hereby given that the Nome. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
Asssta or any part thereof so distributed to Any person of whose Claims be bas not had notice at the time of the distribution,
Dated this 29th day of March, 1876.
W. II. BRERETON, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong,
Solicitor,
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SPANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG.
ENDERS for the CONSTRUCTION of SIX BULLERS for Spanish Men-of- War will be RECEIVED at this Consulate until the 22nd April next, at Noon.
No proposition will be admitted if it exceed the price, fized by Government and do not agree with the Form, Conditions, and Plans, which will be exposed at the Office of the Consulate every working day from 11 am, to 8 p.m.
A FARAUDO,
Consul for Eppin Hongkong, March 31, 1876, -0.
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sis Rock Besson, No. 26 of the 1876 List of Chinese Lights, Buoys and Beacons, has been carried away and that it will be tem- porarily replaced by a Red Buoy moored off the Reaf extending to the N. E of the most easterly point of Ta Yow Island.
By order of the Inspector General of Customie,
DAVID M. HENDERSON,
Engineer-in-Chief, * IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOME, EXGINEER'S OFFICE, Shanghai, April 5, 1878, .... ap18
KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
BISEN (Germany)i) Bole Agent for Chines F. PHIL, Koseco** Branskat Oonoaйm (Germany)
The Steamship
“DOUGLAS,” Captain BURNIN, will be despatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 16th Instant, at Daylight.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAÍK & Ős,
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO, · Calling at YOKOHAMA,
The Departure of the S. 8.
“QUANGSH”
is unavoidably Postponed tintil MONDAY, the 17th
Instant, at 3 p.m.
For Freight or Fatágë, spply ta
JARDINE, MATHESON & C§. Hongkong, April 10, 1870,
日一十月三年子丙
Shipping.
Steamers.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAL
Taking Cargo & Passengers at throughrates for HANKOW, NINGPO & PORTS IN JAPAN.
The Company's Steamship
"ANTENOK"
will be despatched on or about the 18th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, April 10, 1876.
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FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE,
SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE (Calling of SOMERSET, COOKTOWN, ÜLEVE- LAND BAY, BOWen and Keppel Bay, to land Maile and Passengert.)
The Eastern and Australian
Mail Steam, Oo,'s Btasmer
"BOWEN"
will be despatched sa mbova
about the 20th April
For Freight or Passage, spply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & O.,
Agenta. Hongkong, March 81, 1876.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA BUEZ CANAL.
The Company's Steamship
**** NESTOR" will be despatched on or about the 20th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Rongkong, April 7, 1876.
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FOR SHANGHAL. The British Steamer
VIKING" Captain CASTLE, will have imme- diste despatch as above. For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents
Hongkong, Afri 11, 1876. -
· FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO.
The Steamship
“NAPLES"
due shortly from Singapore, will Preceive prompt despatch as above. For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, April 7, 1876.
FOR SHANGHAI,
The Russian Steamship
** RUSSIA,” GERARD, Master, shortly ex pected from Singapore, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
WM. PUSTAU-& Co.
Agente,
Hongkong, April 10, 1876.
Sailing Vessels.
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 4 1 British Ship
"MARGARITE,"
►James Owen, Master, will load for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 97, 1876,
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK,
The 4 1 Amorfoan Ship
*** CHARTER OAK,” SMITH, Master, will load here and at Whampor, and will have quick dospatch anʼabora, “
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Ü«. Hongkong, March 27, 1976,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The American Ship
MARY WHITRIDGE," CUTLER, Master, will load bers for the above Port, and will have ques dispatch.
For freight, apply to
Hongkong, March 9, 1876,
DANE RUSSELL & 00.
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FOR LONDON, The A1 British Ship
"CHANNEL QUEEN,” *N. LEUPISTET, Master, having engaged, will have quick despatch as above, the greater part of her Cargo For Freight, apply to
MEYER, "ALA BOR & Co. Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
NOTICE,
The Undermentioned Vessels. having the greater portion of their Cargo and Passengers engaged, will have Lüimidiate dispatch for the following Ports,
FOR VICTORIA, V8 L The British Barque
***FORWARD," Captain JOHN STRACHAN,
The British Ship
ANNIE GRAY," Captain KOBERT MORE,
The American Bark
EDWARD JAMES," Captain THOS. J. FORBZA
FOR HONOLULU, 8. 1., AND SAN FRANCISCO.
*ALDEN BESSE," Captain ALLEX NOTES.
The American Bark
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, March 23, 1876.
Notices to Consignees.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
CON
8. 8. IRAQUADDY.
NOTICE. YONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8, 8. "Indus," from London, in conneo- tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being ianded and stored at their slak at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained from FRIDAY, the 7th Instant, at 10 am,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con
igneos, before Noon To-morrow, the 7th Inst., requesting it to be landed here.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after Fat DAY, the 14th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges. 1
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agents
Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
NOTICE.
TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX 0, 8, 8. 00.'s 8. B
AGAMEMNON, FROM LIVERFOOL
HIPPING Orders must be obtained from the Undersigned not later than the 17th Inst., for shipment per 8. 8. Aktenor. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
free adgenta, Hongkong, April 10, 1876,
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FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
The A1 American Bark
"JONATHAN CHASE,”
THE Steamship Vibing having arrived, Cuaris, Mastor, will load for Consignees of Cargo are hereby inse the above Port, and will have formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowns, whence and from the Whare of Boats delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be sent on to Shanghai unless applied for by the Con signees by Noon To-morrow, the lith Insi. Cargo remaining undelivered after the 19th Instant will be subject to rank
No Fire Insurance has been effected Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., Agents S. 8. Vhing, Hongkong, April 11, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41 British Clipper 8hip
* SYDENHAM" FRANK BRISTOW, Master, will load for the above Port, and will have quick despatch,
For Fraight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1876.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 4.1 American Ship
"HAZE, Wilzinson, Master, will load here and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch as above,
For Freights apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORK & US Hongkong, Fourtiary 1, 1876,
NOTICE ONSIGNEES of London Cargo per 8. 8. Napier are hereby informed that the Steamer having grounded in the Suet Canal on her passage ont certain sacrifices were made and expenditure in curred, in getting her silost, which may be a subject of General Average contribution. They are therefore requested before dalis vary of the Cargo to sign'à Bond, which is lying at the Office of t
JARDINE, MATHESON & S Agents §. 8. Napin Hongkong, April 29, 1876.