SV SUPPLEMENT
TO THE
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HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 26TH APRIL, 1876.
Merchant Vessels in Hongkong Harbour.
Exclusive of late Arrivals and Departures reported to-day.
To facilitate finding the position of any vessel in the Harbour, the Anchorage is divided into eight Seations, commending at Green Island, Vessela near the Hongkong shore are marked ., near the Kowloong shore E., and those in the body of the Shipping or midway between each shore are marked c., in conjunction with the figures denoting the sections.
Section.
1. From Green Taland to the Gas Works.
2. From Gas Works to the Novelty Iron Works,
3. From Novelty Iron Works to the Harbour Master's Office.
4. From Harbour Master's to the P. and O Co.'s Office.
Section,
5. From P, and O. Co.'s Office to Peddar's Wharf
6. From Peddar's Wharf to the Naval Yard.
7. From Naval Yard to the Pier.
8. From Pier to East Point.
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Vessel's Name.
Captain
Flag and Rig.
Tons,
Date of Arrival.
Consignees or Agents.
Destination.
Remarks,
Steamers
Adria
6 Breeze
Brit.. str.
Benledi
5 dBuchanan
Brit. str.
Bombay
4kSmith"
Brit
str.
City of Exeter
12 Corley
Brit.
Danube
2 b Clanchy
Brit str.
561 April 4Yuen Fat Hong
Douglas
15 Burnie
Brit.
str.
Duna
14 c Thornson
Brit
str.
876 April 14 Gilman & Co.
Gaelic
3 Ridloy
Brit.
Genoa
4 Corrigall
Brit.
Glamis Castle
14 kDickie
Brit
Glenlyon
6 b McDonald
Hankow
4 eSymington
Тата
3 k Gollarda
Brit Dut.
BET,
Norden
15 Jensen
Dan.
str.
Ocean
6 h Jaques
Brit
atr.
Pardo
Pawtuxet
Sindh
6 Power
Brit.
str.
763 April 2Landstein & Co.
981 April 26 Jardine, Matheson & Co.
886 April 24 Eduard Sohellbars & Co. 778 April 13 Jardine, Matheson & Co.
781 April 29 Wm. Pustan & Co.
999 April 18 Jardine, Matheson & Co.
1327 April 11P. & O.S.. N. Co.
787 April 12 Eop Kee
804 April 25 Douglas Lapraik & Co.
str. 2662 April 19 P. M. S. S. Oo.
str. 1216 April 25 Jardine, Matheson & Co.
str. 1539 April 21 Adamson, Bell & Co. Brit. str. 1376 April 26 Jardine, Matheson & Co.
str. 2332 April 19 Sismssen & Co.
Yokohama Saigon
Coast Ports
Saigon
T'hama & S. F'cisco Mails May 1
Bangkok
Malla
Sand's Slip
Bangkok Ningpo
4 k
Amer. atr.
280 June 18 Aug. Heard & Co.
Lald up
Rajonattiannbar
Stad Amsterdam
Thales
Tibro
Vancouver
3 h Hopkins
BEC.
5 Rapatel
14k Boon
5 b Coles
4 kGirard
16 cShaw
Volga
6 Nomdedouch,
By..
Waabi
Huator
Brit. Str.
Brit,
933 April 26 Yuen Fat Hobg Fol. str. 2103 April 26 Messageries Maritimes Dut.
str. 1720 April 24Jardine, Matheson & Co. ¡Brit. str. 820 April 25 Douglas Laprak & Co. Fell str. 1096 April 7 Messageries Maritimes Brit, str. 2929 April 17 Jardine, Matheson & Co.
950 April 26 Mensageries Maritimes 265 April 17 Landsteln & Oo.
Bangkok Marseilles, &c.
Mails
Yokohama
Yokohama
Yottung
Brit. str.
324 June 9Kwok Achoong
Kloong Dock Bepairing
Balling Vessela
Abbey Cowper
bNelson
Brit. bk.
Aldon Besse
4 k Noyes
Amer. bk.
Anna Dorothea
7 k Schutt
Ger. bk.
Annie Fish
Beethoven Canton
Cap Horn Caroline Behn
Charter Oak
Chas. C. Leary Chow Sye Christina A. P.
Christian
Comet
Commissary
8. Hilfees
699 April 13 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. 812 Mar. 10 Rozario & Co.
330 April 25 Wm. Pustau & Co.
Amer. sh 1496 April 23 Meanageries Maritimes
Honolulu & S. Fol
3k Haje
Ger.
bki 340 April 22 Melchers & Co.
17 € Krantz
Ger.
bk.
365 April 158iemasen & Co.
1. b Green
¡Ger.
bk.
401 April 22 Wm. Pustau & Co.
4 k Schmidt
Ger.
bk.
673 April 24 Siemsson & Co.
4 Smith
Amer. sh.
3 stephen
Amer, bk.
963 Nov. 11 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. 644 April 24 Captain
New York
3. Stebmeyor
Siam. sh.
462 April 20Biemssen & Co.
8 h Federico
Amer. sch.
4k Stebr
Ger.
6 b Bray
8 cHunter
175 Jan. ach. 280 April 2Eduard Schelhass & Co. Amer. sh. 1157 April 23 Tudor Company Britsh. 900 April 23 Eduard Schellhass & Co.
8Order
Repairing
Haiphong
Corinne
Fano
Feige
Franz
Glory
Henrietta Behn
7k Gorman
Brit.
bk
395 April 26
John Sverdrop Jonathan Chase
Kansa Margarite
Marquis of Argyll Mount Lebanon Ocean Chief
Palias
Presto
Norby
2 bwitt
2 Schaechtol 2b Petersen 4oCurtis 8k Lindsay
4 k Owens
Dan. bk.
337 April 21 Eduard Schollhass & Co.
5 k Christiansen
Dan. bk.
316 April 23 Eduard Scheilhase & Co.
2 Hildebrandt
Brit. seh,
148 Dec. 18 Frazar & Co.
Australia
Siam. bk. Ger.
449 April 110hinese
bk.
960 April 28 Order
Norw. bg.
182 April 6Frazar & Co
Brit, bk. Brit. sh.
Amer, bk. 693 Mar. 20 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
325 April 23 Adamson, Bell & Co. 864 Mar. 17 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
Bangkok Novgorosky
Bangkok
San Francisco
2 McKean
Brit.
bh. 500 April 10 Rozario & Co.
Repairing
Repairing
San Francisco
Melbourne & Sydney
13 bfall
Brit.
bk
580 April 23
8 oCoat
Brit.
bk.
386 April 24P. M. S. S. Co.
1 Lueder
Gor.
bk. 421 April 21
5 Laidman
Brit
bk.
383 April 23 Arnhold, Karberg & Co.
Prince Arthur
7 kWella
Brit.
bk.
296 April 25 P. M. S. 8. Co.
Ricca GanovA
Shalimar
Swallow
Sydenham
Victor Wealthy Pendleton Yarra
WHAMPOA
18 Cummins
Brit
bk.
628 April 24 Chinese
3 k Cotter
Brit.
sh. 1596 Mar. 30 Russell & Co.
San Francisco
2 h Bowes
Amer.
sh. 1239 April 23
4 cBristow
Brit.
14 k Sorensen
2 e8lanchard
sb. 1002 Fob. 26 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
Norw, bg. 247 April 21 Edoard Schellhaan & Co.
Amor. b. 809 Mar. 30 Captain
San Francisco
Orfeur
Brit.
bk. 403 April 12 Order
Takao
Louise Marie.
Laine
Fch. bk.
553 April 18 Landstein & Co.
Chefoo
GANTÓN
Chinkiang
Hogg
Brit.
atc.
Fuyow
Croad
Chi.
str.
798 April 28 Slemsson & Co" 980 April 230. M. S. N. Co.
Shanghai
Shanghai
Yangtaze
Sebultzo
Brit,
str. 788 April 21Siemssen & Co,
Shanghai
Men-of-war in Hongkong Harbour.
Date of
Vessel's Name.
{ Anchor-
Flag.
Olass.
Tons. Quns. FI. P.
Commander.
Arrival.
ays.
Ariadne
6 e German
corvette
1400
April 14
Kühne
Audacious
6 h
British
Iron-clad (Hag-ship)
6750
800
Feb. 27
Colomb
Cyclop
60
Gemman
gunboat
360
80
April 10
Von Reiche
Egeria
British
steam sloop
727
120
April 25
W. F. Castle
Flamer
4 k
British
aux. naval hospital
Frolic
6. b
British
gan vessel
462
100
Hortha
70
German
Corvette
2200
Immortalité Juno Kearsarge
7 C
British
7 0
British
6 k
American
frigate
corvetto
corvette
19 3059 20
400 Mar. 31
1462
6
600 400 April 15
April 7
D. M. lasp. Gen. Morgan
C. E. Buckle
Knotr
Francis A, Hume
J. A. Poland
638
A
500
April 20
F. V. McNair
Kestrel
Mecanee
British 6k British
gün vessel
462
100
Mar. 16
military hospital
2591
Mosquito
Nargizana
7 h 60 British
British
gauboat
296
60 April
13
frigate
3548
26
400
April 7.
Newcastle
6e British..
frigate
3035
32
600 April
*
Thalia
7. 0
British
corvette
1466
400
April 22-
Thistle
Topaze Victor Emanuel
6
7 0
British
gun veasel
404
Feb. 27
Britian
frigate
2659
600
April 7
6 h British
Commodore's flag ship 3087
C. B. Theobald
Capt. Becker
R. H. Paul
Lord Chas. Scott
R. Gordon Douglas Woolcombe.
Francis Stirling Arthur T. Thrupp Commodore Parish
Vigilant Yantic
7 h
British
despatch vessel
650
250
Mar. 26
B. C. D. Ryder
6 h
American
gunboat
410
-288
April 9
R. S. Malook
As Canton
Palos
Americari
gunboat
308
April 18
W. R. Bridgemay
FOOCHOW SHIPPING IN PORT.
April 22, 1876.
Fusiyama *Fayew
Chun Shopg
British steamer
Fychow
American Chinese, American
MERCHANT SAILING, VESSELA,
Alhart Victor
British brig
*Douglan
for Hongkong
Glenartney
British
Ariel
British barque
*Europe
for Stanghai
Fu Sheng
British stesiner
Gwalior Haining
British
Charley
British barque
British
Ellen Browse
British barque
Tokatoa
for Shanghal
Babyang
British
Freetrader
British schooner
Hiroshima Mara
Hoxan
Japanese American
SHANGHAI SHIPPING IN HARBOUR,
Howsang
April 19, 1876.
Hypah.
MERCHANT UTRAMKRA.,
Paonting
Chinese American American
Gesiens
Redwig
Oceanus
Raymond
British brig
Rifleman
Dutch sobcover Swedish barque German brig
British barque
• Adon
Chinese
Shanghai
Agamemnon
British
Shingking
Atalanta
German
Sindh
British American French
Valos
German barque
Wni. Van Name
American barque
*Chinkiang
Cyphrenes
British
British
Szechuen Yensin
American Chinese
MEN-OF-WAR,
Europe
British
Fire Queen
Formosa
American British
Since left port, or arrived at Hongkong,
Charybdis Молослов
British corvette American corvette
No. 4002-Arail 26, 187^]
Police Intelligence. (Before the Hon. O. May.) · April 26,
Japan. (Mail.)
THE GAINA MAIL.
fall in the purchasing power of silver which has been in progress for some years is vory Kido's resignation of office as Sangi was
injuriously affecting the intorests of the accepted by the Government on the 28th Indian Government and of the European ultime. The Nichi Nichs has heard that residents in the East Iard Lytton told his appointment to the office of Naikakuthe Manchester députation which waited Kemon (Councillor) was made on the same upon him a couple of wooks ago that at the his possession two looking glasses, 109 leaving for Cooktown to go to the wharven day. The emoluments of the office are losing 3 on every rupee it, transmits to metal. If so, the French Government will service of the temple in the precinots of which
present moment the Indian Government is stated to be 8,000 yon yosely.
UNLAWFUL POSBERSION.
Sudio, a seaman in the late steamer Kwangtung, was charged with having in
candles, some glass wars and other things, for which he could not account. Some of the articles were identified as having bolonged to the late steamer Kwanglung, and Mr Hall, the 3rd officer, identified the looking glass as his property. The defendant was a passenger on board the Douglas and wan arrested on her arrival by P. O, Blake, who arched his box and found the things. e defendant said the articles in question not belong to him, but to two Bea-oun- nies who were left behind in the Amoy, Fined $20, in default six weeks hard la- bour, and the goods were to be delivered
to their owners.
A
DESTITUTE.
rge Battle, a resman unemployed, rged with following some adilitary Naval officers at Robinson Road. He is seen by Mr J. Russell to do this, but on he saw that he was observed, he atted down on the side of the road. then accosted Mr Russell, stating that ad been departed here and that his Qumës were so ragged that he thought him. self unfit to pass along the street. He draw his clothes on one side and exposed his skin. He appeared to be under the influence of drink, and as he might frighten fersons passing along the road, he gave him into custody. Mr Russell, however, wished merely that he should be kept out of mischief. Fined $1 for assaulting the Constable who took him into custody."
A STRAGGLER.
John Breen, seaman Amer. abip Comet, Was arrested as a straggler on the requiei tion of the Captain. The defendant stated he had been sick and was unable in con. soquence to work for days at a time. The chief'inate sent him sft and the second mate ent him forward. He wished to go to Hospital and should like to see his Conanl. was accordingly sent to the U. S. Con-
40.
GALER
ANOTHER STRAGGLER.
m, Williams, seaman, ship Comet, was ved with the above offence. The dant said he did not want to go in ship; if he were sent on board he would work. Ordered to be taken on board
This duty.
..
YET MORE KTRAGGLERS,
Peter Johnson, also seaman in the Comet, Es charged with dosertion. The defndant said he ran away from the ship; he was told by the chief officer that the beach was open him, so he left. To return to his duty en bord.
Our vessel has been employed by Hop Keò since my arrival in the Qolony. I am now in his employ. The City of Exeter is now under a time charter to Mr Howard, who lets the charter to Hop Kes. I look to Mr Thon. Howard for the charter money. Mr Howard took the ship for twelve months. I received written instructions from Hop Kee before!
I have not a copy of the sub-obarter, Mr floward chartered the vessel in England. I enquired as to the state of the port before I allowed the pilot to take me across the bar. 1 acted on the opinion of the pilot. The weather was very fine when I came out on the first occasion. I cannot say how far we went stern foremost before we turned round. I should say it was under quarter of a mile. The turning took place outside the red boy. I am not sufficiently no- quainted with the port to say whether wa turned round outside or inside the bar. I discharged 200 tons of cargo at the wharf. We were moored head and stern to the wharf.
By a Jaror:-We were nine days at the wharf because we were waiting for frosh water and for more passengers, We had 220 Chinese passengers for Hongkong. I rooived no extra compensation-cumsha
from Hop Kee for guig up to the wharf. reveived no cunshaw of any sort, either in money or in kind, nor did my owners receive any.
Chun Lo Young, m charterer trading under the firm of Hop Kee, was examined. I am head partner of the Hop Kee shop. chartered the Adria from the P.&O. Company last year and despatched her to Australia about the beginning of March. The Wing On shop in Cooktown belonged to a friend of mine. We consign our ships. and goods to him; he is also to see po sengers and freights for our ships. I know merchant in Cooktown named Beard. more. We have correspondence between each other, I remember the return of the ddria to Hongkong. There were four Chinese passengers, I received £30 for the 1 remember the Namou returning to Hongkong. She brought about 70 Chi nese passengers.
By the Attorney General The Namou was specially fitted to carry passengers on that trip. I had no idea of what the voy age to Cooktown was when I chartered the seamer. I had no idea of sending her to Cooktown, I came to that conclusion
four.
N
Quotations.
HorGKONG, April 26, 1876. OPIUM-New Patna, cash... 627
credit, 680
Old Patna, cash.... 607
credit, 810"
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New Benares, cash; ---
31
#
credit,
Old Benares, cash, 582)
at
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New Malwa, cash, 680
'"
credit, 585
Both
American ingenuity will defeat the con-must eat and drink sparingly, and her diot vention we have referred to. Already, it must consist of vegetables only. Strong is said, Americans are preparing to coin-fa moats and drinks are to be avoided as poison. large amounts silver of perfectly good quality The business and cares of this world are not and admirable finish, and export it to to engross her attention. She has retired France Silver coined is worth much more from it, and must be fitting herself for can- than silver in bars, and, consequently, it onization. Nothing should occupy her will pay wall to coin without debasing the thoughts or, engage her affections but the
which Buddhists as well as the Christian eighth. Now, the Indian Government tive measures, and the apprehension of this ed by her, the furniture of the small sanotu
The Nishi Nicht speaks of the ardour with Europe. That amounts to a loss of one be compelled to adopt some further protec she lives. Daily exercises are to be conduct- Missionaries are now engaged in promul transmits to this country in the shape of tends still further to beat down the porchanary that forms a part of the convent must be gating their respective tenets in Hakodate. interest upon its debt, payment for material, in: power of silver. Finally, the recovery looked after and kept clean and orderly But the Shintié priesthood, it is added, has stores, and the like, salarios, and other of the market by American ostton, and the those women or men who code to worship at home charges, about £15,000,000 sterling decrease of the imports of cotton from the altars, and seek guidance or comfort, apparently disappeared altogether.
per annum. It is reported that sight Chinemen, this anim would amount to £1,876,000, twice of Iudia, and consequently the demand of is leisure the poor and sick are to be visited, A loss of one-eighth upon India, have checked the absorptive power must be cared for and assisted. When there residing at Tenkidji in Yedo, were appre hended on the 11th instant on the charge the produce of the Indian import duties the Fast for silver has greatly fallen off. and all who have placed themselves under of smoking opium.
upon cotton, about which the Manchester Those several circumstances sufficiently her special direction and spiritual guidance. A hotel in the foreign style has been people are raising fuch an outory! In account for the depreciation of ailver. We The rapidity with which the pages and ser- opened at Ureno. It is named the Sei- addition, it must be remembered, every do not, indeed, say that there may not be tions of the books were hurried off at their yoken, and is a branch of an establishment Buropean resident in India and China other causes; but these are the most religions exercises was amazing.
suffers in the same proportion from the powerful.
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the old and the young nuns seemed equally of that name in Toukidji.
The remedy suggested, which finds expert at their recitations, but there is noth Abull-fight narrowly escaped coming off depreciation. Every Civil servant whose at Takasaki, in Joshiu, where a large-crown in every pound he sends home; and adopt a gold standard in that empire. If demeanor was anything but devout. I was a
children are at school in England loses half. especial favour in India, is that wo should ing of a devotional spirit about them; their:: number of spectators had assembled toge ther to witness an exciting combat. The so do our naval and military officers, the the depreciation continues, we shall shocked to see the levity of the juvenile balls would seem, however, to have hoon of European employés of railways in India, ul imately be driven to do this. But many auns in paying religious homage to the too peaceful a disposition to lend them and our merchants settled in the East. The persons contend that, when the demonetiz Goddess Kwan-yin; they were as merry sud selves to the diversion, and though no currency of India is a silver currency, and ation of silver is completed in Germany, tricky, as firting and frolicsome, as any doubt gosded to the extreme limits of their salaries and prices are therefore paid in the fall in value will cease; and, if France party of girls mot to keep the birthday of one mild temper, could not much to the silver. But the home currency is in gold, should not adopt an exclusive gold standard, of their schoolmates. annoyance of their patrons-be prevailed and in transferring money home the silver, it is even argued that the value will begin upon to fight. A decided discouragement when exchanged for gold, is found to be to riso. Furthermore It is pointed out. to bull-fights as a speculation was afforded worth one eighth less than its nominal value. that prices in India have not yet adapted in the result. The money was roturned to What is paid as the equivalent of a pound themselves to the altered value of silver, the spectators of the failure, but as these sterling in India is really worth only 178. but that when they do so many of the included among them many who had not 6d. in gold. This is a state of things which inconveniences now experienced will cease. paid for their entrance to the arena, the clearly calls for consideration.
These are all arguments for full inquiry enterprise of the impresario will show a We need not wait for the report of Lord and mature consideration. Moreover, the Flemish account of the day's performance, G. Hamilton's Committee to discover the changing of the coinage of a vast empire It is stated by the Hochi Shimbun that principal causes of the depreciation that is is a work of exceeding difficulty and the noted paper mills of Oji will shortly be production of silver and a greatly diminish to the costof the undertaking; for as in progress. They are a greatly increased delicacy Weattach little importance purchased by the State for the use of the ad demand for it. The increased produc. we said above, India is at present los- paper money department of the Treasury.
Ata Court held by H. M. The Queen, at tion has occurred chiefly in the United ing nearly £2,000,000 a year. But it Buckingham Palace, on the 25th of States. We have all heard of the discoveries is only necessary to look at Germany February, the wife of Uyetto, Minister of silver in Nevada and other territories to be convinced of the extreme difficulty of to England, had the honour to be presented rise to so much excitement in San Francisco, new coinage for five years, and the work is boyond the Rocky Mountains, which gave the task. She has been engaged in the to Her Majesty by the Countess of Derby. Those discoveries, though exaggerated for not yet completed. Moreover, it is to be
The Tokio Fu have issued Notification concerning street vendors, musicians, &c., stockjobbing purposes, appear to have been remembered that, if India rofests silver, CAMPHOR, intimating that the grounds of Uyone are very real. Thus we learn from the reports the market for the metal will be seriously QUICKSILVER, to be converted into a public garden, and of Professor Raymond, the United States circumscribed, and it may be questioned SALTPETRE. forbidding them to exercise their several Commissioner of Mining, that the total whether we could dispose of our surplus
Exchange. production of silver in the United States stook to China and Contral Asia. Lastly, callings there henceforward.
Narutomi Hiyokage, at present Japanese
amounted, in 1850, to no more than £10,000, the adoption of a gold coinage in India Bank, 6 months' sight, Consul at Kushinkotan in Sagahlien, has Even in 1860 it did not exceed £30,000. In would greatly raise the value of gold, and Credit, 6 months sight,... 9/11 been presented with the sam of $500 in 1870 it had risen to £3,100,000. That is to very seriously inconvenience the exchanges. On Calcutta, Bank demand,... 221
,, Bombay, demand, consideration of his services in China dur-say, the yield was. 800 times greater than The German gold coinage has kept the
ten years before. In 1874 it exceeded European money markets in commotion for, Shanghai, demand, ing the Formosa negotiations.
The Petroleum Company of Yodo has, £6,000,000. The years before it had been five years. An Indian coinage would not Shanghal, 30 days" sight, according to a Japanese newspaper, much larger. Between 1860 and 1875, in only prolong the disturbance for an inde. Bar Silver, 17, dwła. B., nounced its bankruptcy after a somewhat short, the production of silver from the finite period, it would also add to the Syce,
Mexicans, nusual fashion. The Company, it would American mines reached the value of scarcity of gold already in view, and would stem, finding itself unable to pay its debt £50,271.000. And it is estimated by a thereby embarrass the trade of the world. Gold Leaf,
But at the same time ludis is not lightly English Sovereigns, the productions of the next five years will to be sacrificed for the convenience of Australian Sovereigns, exceed the productions of the last thirty Europe. Pall Mall Budget. years. This is, of course, no more than an estimats. But the correctness of the inform ation of the house is vouched for by the Chronicle, & high authority in such a matter. tion. A lady loses as soon as she admires Victoria Fire Ins. Co., $70
Hongkong Bank, par. New York Financial and Commercial "Tis a rule of manners to avoid exaggera Chins Fire Ins. Co., $158 H.K. Fire Ins. Co., $510 Yedo, we read in the Buchi Shimbun, haven any case, whether the entitate be well too easily and too much. In man or woman H. K. & W. Dook Oo., 45 % dis or ill founded, it shows what are the ex- the face and the person loss power when Uhina Traders' Ins. Co. $1860 ations have almost as much influence on the to markot as realities. When it is believed superiors by heat. Why need you, who North China Ins. Co., Tis. 850
A man makes his inferiors his Ohlusse Insurance Co., $207 that the stock of any commodity will be are not a gossip talk as a gossip and tell 0. J. Marine Ins. Co., Tis, 34 ex return. buyers hold back, while sellors press their say? State your opinion without apology. H.K. O. & M. B.-boat Co., 8 dis, forthcoming in extraordinary abundance eagerly what the neighbours or the papers Yangtate Ins. Anaculation, Tls, 660
While the production of the mines hes The attitude is the main point, assuring Onton S. Navigation Co,, Ti
your companions that, some good news or been thus rapidly increasing, the bullion come bad you remain in good heart and Shanghal Steam N. Oo., The 70
Hongkong Hotel Co., $50 dia. market has been flooded, from another
possibly communicate. Self-control is the
rank of a mere token coinage. Since then and turn all his strength to beauty. For decided upon adopting gold as the sole rale. You have in you there a noisy, standard of value, degrading silver to the sensual savage, which you are to keep down,
been undergoing examination since the 4th
GOOD MANNERS.
21
20
Discount,
credit, 585
Allowance Tsels,
Old Malwa, cash, 598 credit, 690 Allowance Tsels, ~24 a 48
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749
Shares.
Allee, Wm. Rutherford and B. Kingswell, oman on board the American ship Swallow,
andaat said he was the only Iudian on $300 towards the expenses af dooking. Instant. It adds that there are in the pectations at the present time i and expect they are on the strain to express-admira-Union Ins. Soalety of Canton, $650
were charged with desertion.
about ten days after the charter. I had contemplated a voyage to Cooktown before made the charter. I did not tell Mr Molver before 1 made the charter that I intended to send the ship to Cooktown. I told him so after the steamer had gone on a trip to the Straits. I had a pon versation with Captain Breeze on the sub ject also.. I remember having said to him something about discharging the cargo into a foreign crttitor formerly in its employ-great bullion house in San Francisco that the ship's boats. I also said to him iment, cansed a notice of its bankruptcy to there is a wharf, you must go alongside the be placed in a finely ornamented frame, wharf." The ddria went into the Wham: hung with purple crape, and placed it in a pos dock after his return from the Straits, prominent position in the front of their When the vessel came out of dock, I told mode of celebrating a commercial disaster: buildings. The editor moralises upon this Mr McIver that I wanted the ship to carry passengers and that scuttles should be opened.
The students of the common schools of He agreed to this on condition of my pay The firstug one half of the expenses. I paid also
chartered the City of Excter in June last. capital 170 primary schools, and tlist of I told Mr Howard that i was to send the these some 55 are private establishments. vessel to Cooktown. Mr Beardmore became offered by the Government to the traffic in Notwithstanding the discouragement my agent since the charter of the Adria rabbits there are, the Hochi Shimbun Some Chinamen had gone to Cooktown in thinks, strong symptoms of the revival of steamers before the Adria was chattered. this form of gambling in the capital at One of the steamers consigned to Messrs Gibb Livingston had gone to Cooktows present. The secret trade in these animale before the Adria.
is suspected to be very large, but there are By the Court:It was not usual for many, the writer hears, who pay the tax source. In 1871 the German Government good mind, which is the best news you can Chinese Imperial Loan, £105.157, `
would appoar that the demand runs upon and continue their dealings publicly. It white rabbits with black eyes and black creatures 100 yen aro willingly paid.
The late proclamation would appear to have brought a large number of swords into the market. Availing themselves of the low value to which they have now fallen, certain speculative merchants in Yedo are making extensive purchases with the view of consigning them abroad.
(Gazette.)
d so he wished to have. The 2nd and 3rd said they wished to see their Consul. ordered to be taken on board to resume duty, but they could see the U. S. Consul
firat.
SUPREME COURT,
IN ORIGINAL JURISDICTION, (Before His Lordship Chief Justice Sir JOHN SMALE,, with a Special Jury.) April 28, 1876.
A OAIM FOR DAMAGES. Uhuu Po Yeung v. The P, & 0. S. N. Poy.
The following Special-Jury was sworn; -Messrs G. B. Emory, S. Fomeroy, J. P. Barnes, H. Hoppius, J. F. Cordes, E. R. Belilios, and H. B, Gibb.
Mr Kingsmill, instructed by Mr Brore- ton, appeared for the plaintiff, and
The Attorney General, the Hon, Mr J.
alex,
charterers to pay any of the expenses of dock ing; but on this occasion, I paid $300 be- cause I wished to have a quick passage.
The Court was then adjourned till to. /rabbits with red eyes: for these abnormal has been demonetizing and calling in the laughter. It seems to require several
morrow at 10 a.m., the case for the plaintiff being closed,
China.
SHANGHAL.
(Courier & Gazette.)
The Chinese Navigation Company have giveu notice of appeal against the judgm: ut delivered in the recent Turssin collision case
Court.
andes as their friends at Nanking,
Temperature. Hoxazone, April 26, 1876,
it has been engaged in the operation. It example, what a soneshal and detective is (Taken at Mesra, Falcones de Oo.'s Premisse,
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The following in taken from the latest London Papers ---
kong,
DEPARTURES
old silver currency, and has been disposing generations of education to train a squeak- silver has been sold by Germany is not Sometimes, when in almost all expression of it in considerable quantities. How much ing or a shouting habit out of a man. known, but it is believed that the quantity the Choctaw and the claro have been is largo, and that, seeing the value of the worked out of him, a course nature still metal steadily going down, the German betrays itself in his contemptible squeals of Government thaa endeavoured to realize before the depreciation proceeded too far jay. The great gain is, not to shine, not The result has been the oxtraordinary fall nothing but conceit but to find a com- to conquer his companion-then you learn The U. S. Flag ship Tennessee left for German Government has been heightened tilt with him and be overthrown, horse and of the past few months. The action of the panion who knows what you do not; to Bramston, instructed by Mesara Sharp, by Sir Edmund Bornby at the Supreme Yokoska on the 17th inst. to be docked and in effect by that of the Dutch, who have foot, with utter destruction of all your Toller and Johnson, appeared for the de-
overhauled. fence.
We hear that a rumour is current in Soo-. We notice thatthe Nagasaki Cosmopolitan decision has had more influence on the that is useful. Then you can see the also decided upon a gold standard. This logic and learning. There is a defeat This case was continued to-day.
chow to the offoot that some fifteen cities in Press has cessed pablication.
commercial world than the importance of real and the counterfeit, and will never Captain John Gorley of the steamer City the province of Hupeh are in open rebel- of beter was examined viva voce in add1.liou. If this is true, misfortunes are in- Konoms, for having assaulted Mr S. C place, Holland, like ourselves, has a great adopt the art of war which has defeat-
The case of the Custom House officer, Holland would seem to justify. In the first accept the counterfeit again. You will Jan. 6, Annie Braginton, from New York He stated as follows:-I arrived in Cook-Government. It is also said that the tail-in the Judicial Court of Kanagawa-ken. Og gircumstance, she adopted a gold standard the very logic which you found irresistible. Jan. 6, Lyoka Till, from Cardiff to Hong- tion to his evidence taken by commission. deed comig pell-mell upon the Imperial Pass, was called on for hearing, on the 18th Eastern Empire, and when, in spite of that ed you. You will ride to battle horsed on
to Shanghai. town on 13th November; my ship drew cutting epidemic has reached the same city, taking his seat the Judge ordered that the it seemed as if other European countries When people come to see us, we foolishly
Jan. 6, Ottercaps, from Cardiff to Hong.
kong,
bar; this was the first time I came to Cook- they should be subject to the same annoy-ed to this, refusing to give evidence unless forced to reject silver. In the second place things said for conversation are chalk eggs Jan 11, Titian, from Penarth to Hong 14 feet aft. I came to anchor outside the and people are in a great state of mind last reporters be excluded; bat Mr Pass object without possessions in the East would be prattle, lest we Boom inhospitable. But Jan. 10, Esho, from London to Hongkong.
the reporters were admitted. The Judge Holand is now retracing the steps she took Don't say things. What you are stands We hear that very serious disasters have then explained that by Japanese law, re- We got underweighed at befallen the army of Teo Tsung-tang in porters could not be present at criminal only a quarter of a century ago. When the over yen the while and thunders so tha a.m. and proceed into the harbour. Kansuh. The authorities at Feking are trials, and asked if Mr Pass wished to with great gold discoveries were made in Califor cannot hear what you say to the contrary, Jan. 18, Antipodes, from Cardif to Hong- weather was fine, and the water on powerless to render any assistance and a draw the charge. This the plaintiff refusedia and Australia, it was universally expect A lady of my acquaintance said: "I don't Jan. 17, Alex. MoNell, from Cardiff te
to do, and the Court broke up without that gold would fall in value and that care so much for what they say as I de zor silver would rise, Holland determined to what makes them say it." The law of the We went alongside the Shanghai, for it is commonly reported that D'Escompte de Paris, No. 58, on the 17th.gold and adopted a silver standard. Her soul of all the guests. Everything is un: Jan. 18, Sophie, from Cardiff to Hongkong. A robbery was committed at the Comptoir anticipate that movement. She demonetized table is beautya respect to the common Jan. 17, Onward, from Liverpool to Hong- wharf. There were three wharves altoge. we may expect to see ore long suother On going to his bed-room, Mr E. G. undoing of this policy now impresses the seasonable which is private to two or three Jan. 20, Forward Ho, from London to
We lay from 25 to 30 feet morning paper adoraing our breakfast ta- Vouillemont, the manager, discovered that belief that silver is no longer available for a violates for a moment this low, never in- world's imagination, and strengthens the or any portion of the company. Tact never from the wharf. The depth of water bles. We heard of the project some time a wooden box, containing a gold chrono standard currency. Lastly, Japan, imitating trades the orders of the house, the vices of Jan. 22, Flintshire (str.), from London to took the ago, but now it is apparently no longer a meter watch, a gold toothpick on and in this as in so many other things the more the absent, or a tariff of expenses, or pro-Jan. 31, Lord Macaulay, from Newport to
Yokohama, &o. depth over the stern. This was at low storet. The sinews of war are said to be gold whistle, and a perforated ten fram advanced nations of the West, has also fessional privacies; as we say, we never
Penang, &c. water. I discharged my cargo by a stage plentiful and strong, and the promotors gold piece had been abstracted. Mr Youll adopted a gold currency. It will thus be of the length of 30 to I took in little szy structure without counting the dost, reploy of the bank, who is in the native production of the silver and its withdrawal insults, whilst they sit in one parlor with Feb. 2. Evelyn, from London to Hongkong, have not decided to commence their liters femont suspects one of the servants in the seen that, partly through the increased abstain from caresses, and haters from Feb, 1, Nearchus (str.), from Cardiff to
"talk shop" before company. Lovers
Hongkong, cargo and finished the ballasting with We have not heard what particular policy a Japanese, wearing his hair in the native from sirculation in Germany, Holland, and common friends. Would we codify the rater. I came out of the harbour in charge the few journal is to advocate, but it is style, and about 85 or 40 years of age, tra Japan, the supply of the metal has been laws that reign in households, and whose Feb. 6, Faul Marie, from London se
Hongkong. of a pilot, Mr nykon. We came out stora reasonable to suppose that there is some formation has been given at the Central enormously augmented, and a belief has daily transgression annoys and mortifies us
such specifio object in view, the attainment Police Station, and this servant has been We came out under steam and no saile, I of which renders it worth somebody's while apprehended. He of course, strongly pro- been created that its value must continue and degraded our housskold life-we must Feb. 6, Beotis, from London to Hongkong.
towa. I had a pilot on board on the 14th. Mr Sykes was the pilot; he came on board
bout 10 am,
bar was very smooth. I did not sound doal of consternation prevails in conse Journalistic enterprise is not yet dead in
Mwe went along; there were no soundings quence. taken. The pilot told me the depth of the water there.
ther.
there was about 18 feet.
to 40 fest. I remained
going into the caNO.
to invest time and money in what appears tested that he was innocent, but he will be to us must provo so very serious an under-kept in custody until some clue is found. taking.
The property stolen is valued at 6800.
to decrease.
kong,
kong,
Hongkong
kong.
Fab. Undine, from London to Shanghai.
Shanghai,
learn to adorn every day with sacrifices, Good manners are made up of potty ssci. Feb. 6, Kaisaw, from London to Hong- fices.-Emerson,
kong. Feb. 12, Whittler, from Eau Francisco
Manila.
A BUDDHIST NUNNERY.
to Feb. 24, Robenstaufen (str.), from Bremen
to Haukow.
bai.
foremost, This was soon after high water.
found no difficulty whatever in getting down the river or getting up. Before we
While the supply has thus been ingress. got to the bar, we turned the vessel round
ing, the demand for silver has been almost Bud crossed the bar head first. We never At the Shangbai Club Lottery, the first The U. 8. 9. Saco, which left on the 15th as rapidly falling off. Since 1870 Franco touched the ground all the time I was there. favourite of the meeting Kicaelach went for inst., for San Francised, retired on the has been under a réxime of inconvertible The channel I took over the bar was to $2, Havenshoe and Teen King being close 16th leaky When she got outside the paper, as the United States, Austria, lerably straight. There were no hidden on him at 817, and Wild Moor $16. Teen harbor she experienced bad weather, with a Russia, and Italy were long previously, dan ers-rocks or shoals in the chan Kwang was naturally the favourite in the heavy sea, and at four o'clock .. of 17th it and sinds 1871 Germany has been demone- A writer describing a visit to a Chinese or Feb. 25, Sussane, from Hamburg to Shangs nel, so far as I know, I bave since been to. Criterion and decidedly cheap at $05, Black was discovered that she had sprung a leaks, tizing silver, instead of requiring an addi. Buddhist nunnery, says that the govern Cooktown, I arrived there on the 8th March Satin and Ravenshot second in demand at through which the water poured so fast tional supply, as Holland and Japan are ment of these institutions is by no means so March 9, Mary L. Stone, from Cardiff to last, I have never heard of rocks or shoals $30, Surprise $25. With a hundred sub-that it threatened to put out the fires in now beginning to do. Lastly, we ourselves strict as that of the Romish Convents. The Hongkong. thore. The port is a safe port, and the an ecribers the total of the Griffins Lottery the engine-room before the pumps could employ silver only as a token coinage. Thus candidates are not admitted into full orders March 8, Gienlyon (str.), from London se chorage is very good holding ground, Twp was a disappointment. There was not be got to work. The steam pumps and all the great nations of the world have practil the age of 18. Prior to this, and from
Shanghai, steamers arrived whilst I was there the much to choose between Reichsgraf and bilge pumpe were all started, however, and tically had no demand for the metal. In the commencement of their ascetic life, they March 8; Glaucus (str.), from Liverpool te first time. They were both smaller than Uncas, one going for $110, the other $105, the ship's head was again farned towards the States forming what is called the Latin asume the garb peculiar to sisterhood. The Shanghai. my vessel. Un the second occasion the both very cheap Lohengrin at $90, the Yokohama, where she arrived shortly befors Union, again-that is, Franse, Italy, chief apparent distinction between the draft of my vessel was 14 feet 4 inches talked of Ravensies $60, Ingo 960. four o'clock this afternoon, without having Belgium, and Switserlands very altiot novices and those in full orders is that the We went up the river and lay at No. 1 Dawson's lot was as usual surrounded with in any material degree, reduced the body limit has been put upon the goinage of heads of the latter are wholly shaven, while whart. Mr Syker was my pilot again, mystery, and intruding vackert were afraid of water in the hold. It is fortunate that silver To guard against being flooded by the former have only the front part of the I came out in the sate manter as before. to meddle. Ventro de Biche and Blanc the leak was discovered so quickly, for, had the demonetized silver of Germany, and crown shaven. The younger nuns have
Manger were bargains at $5 each. In the the sides been far from land the result thun made to pay the expense of the new uns mostly had large. feet, clumsy shoes
plaited quens flowing down behind. The Jockey Cap Kierlook and Bereward were, might have been most disastrous. She German coinage, these four States have
entered into a convention to limit the long stockings and gartere, full trowsere coinage of silver to 24,000,000 per annum. short jackets and wide sleeves, with bald This convention has most powerfully con pates and skull-caps, precisely as the priests THE DEPRECIATION OF SILVER.
tributed to the depreciation of the metal, have. But the priestesses have smoother In the small hours on Saturday morning, and it strengthens the general conviction countenances, softer looks, sweeter voices Vide Gousset were favourites in the French Just before the House of Commous adjourn that France,
and were more tidy. When the young wo- when resuming specie Challenge and Hored and Wild Idle in the ad, Lord George Hamilton obtained the payments, will adopt an exclusive gold man has bared or shagen her head a sigh of Hoadsters In the Extra Derby Ingo went appointment of a Select Committee to in- standard. For the danger of belog made making religious vows very different from as favourite at $60, Reichsgraf 55, Ravensles quire into the causes of the depreciation in the receptacle for the depreciated mopage that of "taking the veil, adopted in the $50, Lohengrin 345, Nitco 840 sad Under the value of silver. The inquiry is instituted of other sougtries will not cap with unerlas of Europewcho de regained to live 138. Noy much to shows between the lot, get a moment soosson, for ing extraordinary | resum Indeed, the probability is that a life of devotion and mortification, the
I never touched ground on either occasions. On arrival on the 8th March, a large Ame tloan three maated' schooner was laying at No. 2 wharf. She was named the Malay, she was about 800 tons register. She was a little larger than my vessel, She had a Fargo of timber from America. The cargo was discharged at the wharf. Bho won ready to go to sea when I arrived. I saw her go out of the port and saw no accident,
* Crossexsmined --My vessel was charter
ed to Mr Howard and then to Hop Kes.
Plz klowerd edusted the pharter I presume,
as they were bound to be, favourites at $15 and $20. Sea Star, Belle, Bose, Furore and Imust all spotted an likely to win the Brokers' went for fair prices, being bought
at $35, $30 aud $25. Teen Kang, and
will proceed to Yokohama to be repaired.
LOADING FOR CHINA AND FANAN PORTE. At London-Steamers via ties Canal Sumatra.
Loros. Glenfalloch. Glenfiulas. Bailing Vessels. *
Fleurs Castle. Tchihatchoft
Cashmere. Lothair,
F. S. Thompson. Halloween. Moss Glen. Melbrek,
Lucia
Afax (str.)
Oregon!
Ada. Pestest Welo. Endymion. Min. J. C. Munro
At Liverpool
Anchises fir
Malls.
Occidental & Oriental Steam-
Ship Company.
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED
STATES AND EUROPE, › IN COEXOTION WITH THE
DA
CENTRAL
UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING BAILROAD COMPANIES
ATLANTIC STEAMERS,
AND
TIBLE, S... 4 Function, via Zoo
patched for San Frandson, Yoko kama, on MONDAY, the lat May, at 3 pra, taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europe.
Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghal
Freight will be received on Board until p.m. of 90th Instant. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 p.m. Bame day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to addrew in full; value of same La required.
Return Passage Tickets available for 6 months are fasued at a reduction of 20 per gent, on regular rates.
For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
;
G. B. EMORY, Aeting Agent. Hongkong, April 1, 1876.
STEAM FOR
myl
- Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle,
Aden, Sues, Malts, Brindisi, Anoons, Venice, Mediter- ranean Ports, Southampton and London; ALSO,
Bombay, Madras, Oalentta and Australia.
ITINE PARINADZAR, AND ORIENTAL SYRAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship GWALIOR, Captain J. O. BABOT, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above pinosa, on SATURDAY, the 6th May, at Nood
CARGO will be received on board until Noon; SPEOLE and PARCELS at the Office until 3 P., on the 8th May,
For particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply at the P. & O, B. N. Co.' Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS AND VALUR OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Boute is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Oom pany' Agents with the Bills of Lading, ev with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themastoss responsible for any detention or prejudice which may happen from inserrest noys an sich declaration,"
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's "Blask Bills of Lading.
L
THE P. & o. 3, N., Co. rezerve the option of forwarding all Goona ship- ped by their Steamers for Europe through Egypt, either by Ball, or by Canal in their own Steamers, or in vessels employed for the purpose.
A. MoIVER, Superintendent, P.0. S. N. Jo.'s Odice,
Hongkong, April 22, 1876,
U. 8. MAIL LINE
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
my6
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA A OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISOD.
THE U. S. Mail Steamer "CITY OF PEKING" will be despatched for San Francisco, via Yokohama, on MONDAY, the 16th May, 1876, at S .M., taking
Insurances.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant THE
Policies against Fire to the extent of $46,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Premia.
AEDWARD NORTON & Co.,
Agonita, Hongkong, January 1, 1874. YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOULA
TION OF SHANGHAI,
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 800,000 TANES
POLICIES granted on Marine Risks to
all parts of the world at current rates. This Association will, until further no tice, provide out of the earnings, first for an Interest Dividend of 15 % to Bhare holders on Capital, and thereafter distri- buted among Polley hoidon, annually, in cash, ALL the Profits of the Underwriting Business pro rata to amount of premium contributed.
EUSSELL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, July 9, 1872.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
-- (FIRE AND LIFE) CAPITAL,-TWO MILLIONS STABLING,
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant
Poszerza agelost the Rink of Fire on Buildings or on Goode stored therein, on Coals in Matsheds, on Goods on board Vessels and on Hulls of Vessels In Har bour, at the usual Terms and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- ceived, and transmitted to the Directora for their decision.
If required, protection will be granted on first siass Idves up to £1000 on Bingle
Life.
THE CHINA MAIL.
Insurances.
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSUR ANCE, COMPANY, ADELAIDE.
CAPITAL...
£500,000.
Latimations
THE MERCHANTS' MARINE INSUR ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF LONDON,
SURSURISED CAPITAL, £500,000
THE Undersigned having bean appointed HE Undersigned, having been appoint
Agents for the shore Company in den Hongkong for the above Hongkong, China and Japan, are prepared Company, are prepared to issue Policies of to Issue Polides of Marine Insurance, Marine Insurance at current rates, payable payable in Australia, London Caloutta in London, India, Australia, New Zealand, Bombay, Mauritius, China and Japan at Straite, Mauritius, Jara, Manila, China,
Japan, California, izol, de, ond savini current rates,
ADAMSON, BELL & CO Hongkong, March 24, 1876.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, September 6, 1875,
THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO.
THE
jyl
HR Undersigned having been appointed Agent, in Hongkong, for the above- named Company, in prepared to grant Policias against Fire, on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of $10,000, at the usual rates, subject to an Immediate dis- count of 20 %.
Attention is invited to a considerable reduction in Premia for Life Insurance in China
Life Folioles effected during the year 1875, share in the Bonus to be doclared on
jo24
Note-By the Company's Articles of AAKO ciation it is provided that, after pay- ment to the shareholders of a dividend of 10 per cent, per annum, one fourth of the residue of profits will be rateably divided amongst those Insurers out of whose business profits have been made during the year.
STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF HANLEY.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £250,000.
་ ལ
Undersigned, having been appoint
31st December for the quinquennial period agents in Hongkong and Shanghai
then ending.
A. MɩɗG, HEATON.
Hongkong, September 27, 1875.
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY,
Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament,
ESTABLISHED 1809,
CAPITAL £2,000,000,
for the above Company, are prepared to inque Policles of Fire. Insurance at vurrent rates,
HONGKONG MARKET PRICES. Corrected to Saturday, April 22, 1876, At 1090 Cash por Dollar Mexican.
Butcher Meat.
lb.
31
Bacon, English,. Foochow,
"
Highest, Leuen
Dash.
[No. 4002-APRIL 26, 1878.
Chilles, Dried,
"
Mized, Cucumbers,... PAKL
Curry Stuff, English, Garllo, 400 300 Ginger,
Qash
Boef, eirloin and prime ont, oy, 200 160 Boot Corned,
"
Rosat, Soup,
Steak,
Bullocks' Brains,
1100 900 | Parsley, Chinese,
Tripe (undressed), catty 60 Calves' Head and Foot, not Lams, American,
ין
catty
csity
80.
•
250 200
25
20
40 30
"
30
20
11
50
3
170 160 Green Peas, young
old
·70
"
80
30
catty 160 140 Green Winter Course
180 160 Lettuce, English . 100 80
20
head
10
Chinese,
datty
180 160 Minit,
bunch
per not
80
70: Mushroom, dried,
catty
*760
Tongue, fresh, each
corned,
800 250 Onions, Bombay 450 400
70
Green
20
15%
Head,
.okitty
30
Heart,
180 140
11
English,
bunch
"
Fest,
80 60 Potatoes, Macao,
catty
12
Kidneys,
100 80
Japan,
Tail,
180 120
**
Sweet,
Liver,
catty
120 100 Pumpkins,
12
02
"
dod 40 Radishes, English
40.
600 600 Scallions,
lb.
$60 Shalota,
catty
80
Chinese,
"
200 180 Squash, Bottle
11
21
17
English Mutton Chop,
11
400 380 1
Bairy,
"
120.
200 180 Taro,
1
20
Leg, Shoulder, Liver,
200 180 Tomatoen,
200 16%
160 140
Turnips, English,
onoli
10
Pige Chitlings,
eatty
ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, March 24, 1876, COAL 'DEPOT.
"
Feet,
B1
180 120
60 60 120 110 Water Lilly Roots,
29
**
fresh, Chita, catty
19 10
Salty
30-20:
60 50
je24
"
Fry,
80 25
12
39.
Heady Heart;
• "
80
20
anch
Traits.
Kidneys,
anity
*80* 50
> Liver,
Ib. catty
120 110 Apples, Driad
catty
950 700
180 160
600
Corned,
40
Log
160 150 " Common
**
80
Fat or Lard,
180 120 Chesnuts,
13
100
#
860 880 Coooaanta
• each.
50
• each
70
'60 ||Cuizantă,
,"bottle
400
80 70
201
1
1700 1400 Daten,
⚫ bottle
500
Teal,
satty
Poultry.
180 160 Figs, Dried,
Guayas,
·
500
catty
60
Capone,
catty
Ducks,
• Catty
250
12
Dried Egg, Hen.
⚫ each
220 200
Coolle
50
dos,
100
Mandarin
B0
19
Duck
100
+
Nutmeg,
1.50
Balt".
100
+
#
Llchees, Dried,
300 00
"
Fowls
catty
170 160 Lemons, **
200 160
(Also with occupation from 1st May next.) The Dwelling House No. 46, Peel Street, now in the occupation of Mr Havschild,
The Dwelling House No. 1, Alexandra Turkeyn, Terrace, at present in the occupation of
Goose, Partridges, Pheasants, Cantón, live paiz Pigeons, Quall,
**
190 120 Loong Ngan, Dried,
19
250 150
asch
820 300|Loquata,,
50
1700
Mangosteens,
each
F
each
150 140 Melons, Chinese.
anch 10%
"
90 80 Mangosa, Mantis,
enol
100 δι
Snipe,
esch
Teal,
39
120 110 250 200 | Pears, Chefoo,
21
Saigon,
40
catty
200 150
Cook,
catty
Hon.
500 400 400 350
Pineapples, Punt
feach
50
40
Icatty
30
11
Wild Ducks, Canton
each
500 450 Plantains, common
Bombay Ducks
Fish.
per hundred 200
Plumas,
OALS of every description supplied to
teamers by the Undersigned. Orders may be left at the Godowns, Wanchi, with Mr J. MAOLEHOSs, or Leong AH YON, KWONGHING, Praza.
* LANDSTEIN & Cop! Hongkong, November 1, 1875, myl KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
Essen (Gorisany:)
Fox Rates of Prematums, forms of pro- THE Undersigned, Asas at Hongkong F.
posals of any other information, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Agents Hongkong Canton. Hongkong, January 4, 1867,
THE CHINA FIRE INBURANOF COMPANY, LIMITED,
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Salgon and Penang.
Blaks accepted, and Policles of Insurance granted at the rates of Premium current at the above mentioned Ports,
NO CHARGE YOK POLICY TEEN.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong, November 1, 1871.
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER
AND LONDON,
for the above Company, are prepared
to grant Policles against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, or
-Bols Agent for China,
on Merchandise in the same, at the Horexone, umal Rater, subject to a discount of 20 per cent,
GILMAN & Co.,
Agente,
Hongkong, July 6, 1875.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, THE
Undersigned, Agente for the above Company, are prepared to the above suranoce at current rates
MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company,
Intimations..
Now Ready.
THE CHINA REVIEW, Von. IV., No. 4.
Undersigned have been appointed Annual Subscription, postage included, Agents for the above Company at Hongkong, Canton, Feochow, Shanghai and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates,
HOLLIDAY, WISE & 00. Hongrong, October 14, 1888.
EVERY
THE LONDON ASSURANCE..
Incorporated BY ROYAL CHARTER of
His Majesty King George The Firs,
A. D. 1720.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-
Marine Department,
Policies at current rates payable either here, in London or at the principal Porta of ladia, China and Austraila.
་་
Tire Department. Polletos fasued for long or short periods at current rates. A discount of 20 % allowed Life Department. Polloles issued for sums not exceeding. £3,000 on reasonable terma
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co, Hongkong, July 25, 1872,
Fassengers, and Freight, for Japan, the CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, United States, and Europe.
Through Passenger Tickets and Bille
of Lading are issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Porta, to San Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and
(LIMITED.)
NOTICE:
TOLICIES granted at current rates on. Font Amorine, and to New York and Marine Finks to all parts of the World.
I Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS.
A Steamer of the Miton Blobi 5. S. Com. pany will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Sea Forte, about same date, and make close connection at Yokohama
At New York, Fassengers have solestion of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany,
Freight will be received on board antil 4 p. 14th Proximo. Parcel Packages will be received at the office until 5 p.m. Sams day all Parcel Feskages should be marked to address in full; value of name la required.
++
For further information na to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, Fraya Work
***G, "B" EMORY, Acting Agent. Mongkong, April 15, 1878,
ON HALE
THE
In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association, Two Thleds of the Profits are distributed annually to Contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the nett amount of Premia contributed by sash, the remaining third being carried to Reserve Funda
OLYPHANT & Co., General Agents,
Hongkong, Apell 17, 1878.
YANGTSEE INSURANCE ASSOCIA- TION OF SHANGHAL
NOTICE.
A
FTER this date, the above Association myli A will allow a Brokerage of "Thirty. three and One Third per cent, (931%) of
· Losal Rliks only,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents, c
CHINESE READER'S MANUAL.
HANDBOOK of Biographical, His Autologous
Literary Referencë,
WILLUM FREDErics Maxxus.
Price $8.
...KEY & Oo, Shanghai, Benglang manur“ China Mau" Orrion |
Hongkong, June 8, 1874,
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.
Undersigned Agents are in receipt
Le of instructions from the Board of Directors authorizing them to late Policies to the extent of £10,000 on any one first clase risk or to the extent of £16,000 on adjoining risks at murrent raten.
A Discount of 20% allowedish a
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, January 8, 1976
$6.50.
CONTENTS.
Essays on the Chinese Language. The Folk-lore of China.
-Pao-sze: The Cleopatra of China.
An Introduction to a Retrospect of Forty Years of Foreign Intercourse with Chinia
One Page from Choo Foo-teze.
The Expedition of the Mongols Against
Java in 1293, A.D.
The Wry-Necked Tree.
Phallic Worship.
Short Notices of New Books and Litorary
Intelligence.
Notes and Queries on Eastern Matters:-
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, &c.
China Mail Office. Hongkong, March 11, 1876.
ROBEY
F. PEIL,
Pork, Chop,
"
110 100 Water Creau,
110 100 Yams,
70 50 d
'70 60 Aleurites,
42
Sheeps' Head, and Fest, sot
Hearty. Kidneys,
31
Shanghai, Coxonam | Sucking Pigs, (Germany.)
To Let.
TO LET,
With Immediate Poerarston,
HE Dwelling House. No. 4, Alexandra
rel
The Store and Dwelling House, No. 31, Queen's Road, lately in the occupation of Mins GARRETI
Tho Store and Premises, Nos. 42 and 44, Queen's load, lately in the occupation of Besar DUBOST & CO.
The Dwelling House and Office, No 1, Wyndham Street.
Dr STOUT.
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, April 24, 1876.
TO LET.
With Possession on the 1st April THE Premises in Queen's Road Central
known as the "London Inn Apply to
Bream,
,, California,
160 140 Bananas, fragrant Puliti, patty
כן
200 180 Ground Nuts,
110 100 Oranges, Bwest Sunwoey „
Prunes, Dried, catty: 100 00 Pumelces, Canton 110 100 Raisins, Muscatel,
40
09
60 50
11
•
bottle 800 21
ench!! 100
. bottle
1100-7750
Carp,
50
Cat Fish,
15
Cadfish, salt Cangur Eels, Craba,
200 180 Sugar Cane,
70
60 Tamarinds,
*
Ib
stlok catty
200 160
80 26
60
ob.
80
"
70 Walnuta, now
100.
80
Cuttle Fish,
60 50
110 100
Daca,
13
TO RENT CHEAP. FFICES and Godown, No. 69, Praya,
80
Dog Fish,
31
70 Allspice,
Eels,
100
90 Bran,
110 100 Butter,
LANE, CRAWFORD &'0%. Hongkong, March 9, 1876.
Lately occupied by Messrs TAYLOR &
HOMPSON. Alao OFFICE and GODOWN Fils Fich, ituated in the rear of the Messageries Fresh Fish, Large Maritimes Office.
HOUSE.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, April 8, 1876.
& CO.'S
70 Water Chestnuts............
Miscellaneous.
180 120 Candied Orange Peel,
bottle
250 200 pfoul 1600 160
catty 250
160
200 270 200
"
700 50€
11
*
battle
760 700
Small
120 100
*
12
"
Lemon
51
750 700
Apply
LAI HING & Co.
Froge,
Hongkong, March 30, 1876,
Garoups,
Gudgeon,
TO LET.
Gurnet,
11.
Herrings, small
amoked
box
110 100 Capers, 180 110 Charcoal, 130.120 120 110 90 BO $1.00
"
220.160
pical
"
Cheese, American,
English, Dutch,
lb.
1200 1100
400
450
esch
1100
Cinnamon,
Live Fish,
catty
180 120
Citron,
Lobstera,
80 70
12
Cloves,
Mackerel,
90
80
L+
Cocoanut Oll,
bottle
Mullet,
110 100
"
Coffee,
lb.
200 150 250
BOILEA Oysters,
11
180: 120
Curry Powder,
bottle
Parrot Fish,
130 120
"
Firewood,
ploui
660490
Porch,
100
.90
13
Flour,
cafty
40 180
Pomfret,
120 110
"
Gram,
ploul 2750 2800
Pikwas,
80
31
Iainglass,
Ray,
100 100
·
#
Lamp Oil,
*100 90
Ronch,
160
#
Macaroni,
Road Fish,
110 100
T
Maco,
Salmon, Canton
140 120
#2
Mango Chutney,
700
"}
Baltwatery
110 00
"
Alustard,
160 a
st
Plakled,
tio
B00
Nutmegs,
⚫ each
catty
180 100
Oats
70 60
Olivos
NEW DESIGN OF HORIZONTAL FIXED ENGINE & LOCOMOTIVE
COMBINED, FOR DRIVING SAW MILLS, FLOUR MILLS, FACTORIES, AND ALL
DESCRIPTION OF FIXED MACHINERY AT HOME AND ABROAD,
Some of the advantages of this Now Patent Ergine, are as follows :-
SMALL FIRST Cost SAVING OF THEG AND EXPENSE IN EXECHING. EASE, SAFETY AND ECONOMY IN WORKING/ GREAT SAVING IN FUEL
Boller can be arranged to burb Sawdust and Refuse Word. Engines up to 200 Effective Horse-power always in Frogtok,
ROBEY & CO., Sole Manufacturers, LINCOLN, ENGLAND.
Salt Fish,
Shrimps,
Skate,
Snapper,
Solen, Fresh
Tonch,
Turtles, Simat
White-bait,
Vegetables.
Asparagus
tio
Bamboo Spa, young catty
Beans, sprouts
, esity
J
broad,
"
Franally
Beot root,
Bach
Cabbage, Mos
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red for plokling » White, Banton eatty
Content
6000
catty 700
け
; box 1000: 800
catty.
bottle
800 750
24020
20 230
250 200
110 100 110 100 120 110
160 180
400 860
Paddy,
Paart Barley, Pepper (whole)
Pickles,
Bico,
Bago,
(ground)
Salad Oil,
Salt, Coarse
10 It
plout 1700
bottle
250 500
ploul 1800 1400 bottle
200
80
120 100
14-12
40 36
60 60
31
Fine.
Split Fesz,
Sugar, China, Taploen
30 20 150 50
Tes $140 120
200, 150
datoy
4028
• Bottle
220 200
95018.
我
.catty
20 15
8060
bottle
100 70
300 S70
750 800
eatty
Vermicelli, Chinese
100 80
20
English
box
· 1000 god
16
10
30 20
Vinegar, English
bottle 200
eatty
30 20
Colöry, China,
eatty
30 20
30 40
Carrots, fresk
Salt Caulidorer,
»
180 80
ten Grogen Ontar, Inspector of Marat
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