THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The “
Vox. XXXII. No. 4051. 號二十月六年六十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL"
LONDON :-F. ALGAB, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Street. GEORGE BIKEET, 30,
Cornhill. GORDON & Gorun, Ludgate Circus, E. C. Backs, Handy & U., 4, Old Jewry, B.O. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK ANDREW WIND, 139, Nas-
sau Street.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
TE have Established branches of our
W Firm at Hulpbong and Hano!. Mr E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign’by' procuration in Tonquin,
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1875.
NOTICE. ZEALAND-GORDON & GOron, Mei-partnership from the First day of THE Undersigned have entered into 'Co- bourne and Sydney,
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
'Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JUNE 22, 1876.
Latimations
THE MEDICAL HALL, 37, Queen's Road, Hongkong. ESTABLISHED 1859.
Ta. KOFFER, Proprietor, Hongkong, April 28, 1870. HONGKONG.
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Auctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY SALE,
ANE, ORAWFORD'&'Co, will soll by Public Auction, in their Sale Boom, Prays, on
FRIDAY,
the 23rd June, 1876, at Noon,- John. Cosnell & Co.'s Perfumery, com prising: Jockey Club, Assorted Essences, Toilet Soap, Lavender Water, Toilet
日一初月五閏年子丙
Auctions.
FURNITURE SALE
ANE CRAWFORD & Co. have received instructions from the Executors of the late Captain L. YOUNG to sell by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
the 28th June, 1876, at 2 o'clock p.m., at No. 4, Graham Street,
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta January, 1876, in the Business of Ship Chs. J. GAUPP & CO., Vinegar, Cologne Water, Aromatic Co-consisting of: Damask Covered Chairs
generally-Baas & Braoxy San FraR
C$800.
CHINA:-Swatoto, QUELCH & CAMPBELL. Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooshow, Baner & Co. Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KXLLE & Co. Manila, 0. HKINEZER & Co. Mação, In A. Da Giaga,
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.
INCORPORATED BY, NATIONAL DEGREES OF TER AND 8TH MARCH, 1848,
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DT IMPERIAL DEVREES OF 25TH JULY, 1854,
AND SIST DECEMBRE, 1866,
Recognised by the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION. OF 30TH APRIL, 1882.
France, & Sterling. PAID UP CAPITA...80,000,000 5,200,000. RESLAVE FUND 20,000,000 800,000
HEAD OFFICE-14, Rue Bergère, Paris, LONDON AGENCY,-144, Leadenhall St.,
E.C.
AGENCIES. A Nantes, Lyons, Mar seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Caloutta, St. Denis (ile de la Réunlon,) Hong- kong, Shanghai and Yokohama, LONDON BANKERS Bank of England,
Union Bank of London.
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HONGKONG AGENCY,
INTEREST ALLOWED
N Current Deposit Account at the rate 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 QUIGNÉ, Manager. Offices in Hongkong: Bank Bulidings,
Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 14, 1875.
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HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION.
PAID UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND....... 100,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORK. Chairman E. R. BELULIOS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-AD. ANDEй, Esq. J. F. CORDES, Esq. S. W. POMEROY, Esq. F. D. SABBOON, Esq.
H. HOFPIUS, Esq. A. McIVER, Esq
OKIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong, JAMES GREIG, Esq. Manager. Shanghat, EWEN CAMBRON, Esq. LONDON BANK-London and County Bank.
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HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED Ourrent Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cant, per annum on the daily
balance.
On Fixed Deposits:
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
6
21.12
4 per cent.
11
**
5 per cent,
LOCAL BILLS DINUOUNTER. Credits granted on approved Securities, And every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, Chipa and Japan,
JAMES GREIG, Olej Manager.
Offices of the Corporation,
No, 1, Hulen's Road East.
Hongkong, February 17, 1876.
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
Have authorized Mr T.
brokers at this Port, under the style of MORRIS & RAT.
A. G. MORRIS. E..O.. RAY.
Bank Bulldings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.
"FOR SALE.
HE Fine British Stoomer
"PARD 0,"
THE
of about 768 Tons Register.
Apply to
MELCHERS & Co., Agents. Hongkong, June 20, 1878." je37
intimations.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE Transfer BOOKS of this Company
WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,
38, Queen's Road,
NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,
CHRONOMETERS, £0., $4, dra, Carefully Repaired, Cleaned and accurately rated under guarantee.
All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable rates and with dospatch. Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
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IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC- TION OF THE PRICE OF THE "SHANGHAI COURIER AND CHINA GAZETTE,"
IT WILL BE TEX CHEAPRST DAILY PAPER IN CHINA and as a large INCREASE OF CIRCULATION
Twill be CLOSED from the 20th to MAY 23 CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, THE
the 30th Instant, both days inclusive. By Order of the Board of Directors,
OLYPHANT & Čo., General Agents. Hongkong, June 13, 1876.
1680
. NOTION.
THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY LIMITED.
THE CERTIFICATES of the BBARES Numbered 001/676 and 621/630 (inclusive) in this Company, standing in the Register in the name of Mr WILLIAM RUDOLPH LANDSTEIN, having been lost by him; Notice is hereby given that New Certificates for such Shares have This day been issued to the said WILLIAM RUDOLPH LANDSTREX as such registered Proprietor of the Shares therein mentioned, and that the Original Certificates will hereafter be held by the Company as null and void.
Dated the 14th day of June, A.D., 1876.
By Order of the Directors,
L. HAUSCHILD, jy14)
Secretary,
THE WONDERFUL ARAB DWARF,
DINAMENOOD, one of the greatest of B3
-living prodigies, is now being exhi bited at the ORIENTAL HOTEL, from 10 A.M. to 10 P. M.
BINAMENOOD is an Arab, 25 years of age and 33 inches in height; has no legs or arms, yet walks about, feeds himself, writes his name, dc:; besides his native tongue, be speaks English, French, Dutch, Hindos tani, Malay, and several other languages.
ADMISSION FIFTY CENTS. Hongkong, June 19, 1876. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAM-BOAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
THOR the convenience of travellers, the Steamer FOWAN" will leave HONGKONG at Noon on SATURDAYS, and MACAO at 7am. on MONDAYS, commencing on Saturday Next, the 17th Instant. On other days the Huur of Depar ture from both places will be 9 a.m.
By Order,
P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary. Hongkong, June 16, 1878,
DANISH CONSULATE,
Hongkong, June 17, 1876. TOTICE -hereby given that Mr RODOLPH JENSEN, having resigned the Office of Consul for this Colony for
H. M. the King of Denmark, applications for the Office should be sent in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copenhagen, before the First of November, 1876.
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H. KIER, Consul pro tom.
HOLMES' KELQUE LIGATS,
CAPTAINS, wishing to test the value of
the above-named LIGHTS, so favour ably mentioned in the Papers this winter, may obtain any number at the price of about 1 a Piece,
Apply at
WA. PUSTAU & Co.'s Shipping Office, Hongkong, June 18, 1876.
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F.
ADVANTAGE TO ADVERTISERS
IS OBVIOUS.
KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
ESSEN (Germany,) Sole Agent for China, F. PEIL, HONGKONG, SHANGHAL, Cozoaxi (Germany.)
LOONG SHING & Co., DEALERS IN ANCIENT CHINESE CURIOSITIES
AND
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, No. 84, Wellington Street, HONGKONG.
SHIPS'
logne, etc., eto.
White Shirts, Cotton Socks, Sailor's Knives, Shoe Blacking, Mirrors, Bath Bricks,
50 oases Blood's Pale Ale, 20 cases Blood's xxx Stout.
$0.
&o., dro, TERMS OF SALE--Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7 The Lot or Lote, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser'a risk on the
fall of the hammer,
Hongkong, June 20, 1876, je23
PUBLIC AUCTION.` THE Undersigned has received instruc-
Da
tions to sell
Sundry Household FURNITURE,
and Couches, Centre Tables, Engravings, Gas Lamps, Side Tables Sideboard, Whatnote, Crockery and Glassware, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Toilet Glasses, Dressing Tables,
&o.j
dec Alo
&zo.
PRICE, $24 PER Assum
Shipping. Sailing Vessels.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 1 British Borque
"SOPHIE,
Captain. Jorns, having the greater portion of her Cargo and have quick despatch. engaged, will load here and at Whampos,
OLYPHANT & Co.
For Freight, apply to
Hongkong, June 12, 1876.
FOR LONDON, The A1 British Clipper Bark
"ONWARD,"
T. STIMSON, Master, having. the greater part of her Cargo A FULL-SIZED THURSTON'S engaged, will have quick despatch as above, BILLIARD TABLE, with Balls, and For Freight, apply ta Ques, etc.
Catalogues will be issued, and the Furniture will be on view the day pre- vious to the Sale,
.
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, June 15, 1876,
The A1 British Bark
"ALPHINGTON"
TERMS OF SALE.-Cash before delivery FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER. in Moxican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. A lots, with all faults and errors of Public Auction, description, at Purchasers' risk on the fall
of the hammer.
Hongkong, June 21, 1876.
MONDAY NEXT, ~the 26th June, 1876, at Noon,--- At the Godowns of Messrs BUTTERFIELD
SWIRE,
(For account of the concerned,) 55 chests Persian OPIUM, salved Ex 8.5" Orestes."" (All more or less damaged by sea water.) TERMS OF SALE,---Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7, 1, 7, All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
W. KERFOOT HUGHES,
Auctioneer. Hongkong, June 21, 1876.
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FURNITURE SALE,
HANDSOME ENGLISH AND CANTON- MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
[Bu24ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have
AH YON, COMPRADORE AND STEFEDORE,
No. 67, Praya West. SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF
COAL, WATER, BALLAST, FRESH PROVISIONS & OILMAN'S STORES
received - instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
MONDAY,
the 26th June, 1876, at 2 o'block p.m., at No. 13, Staunton Street, the Re sildonce of A. ESPANTOSO, Esq.,
The whole of his Handsome House- hold FURNITURE, comprising --
English-made Walnut Green Rep. Covered Drawing-room Suite, Handsome Mirrors in Gilt Frames, Clocks, Window
of the best quality and at the shortest notke. Curtains Carpets, Gasaliers, Writing
Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
AFONG,
PHOTOGRAPHER,
by appointment, to
B. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,
H
GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG;
and to ...P
R. I. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Street, formerly ATLETIC CLUB, TAS on hand the Largest and Best collection of Views, &c., of Amoy, Formosa and all the different Chinese Ports Alao, A large assortment of Photographic Albums, Frames, Writing Cases, Desks and many other ornamental and useful articles too numerous to mention,
Hongkong, May 10, 1876.
NOTICE.
BAILMAKING DEPARTMENT,
DURING the Temporary Absence of our
Mr W. DOLAN, this DEPART MENT will be CARRIED ON as hereto- fore, under the Superintendence of Ex. perienced FOREMEN, who have noted in this capacity under Mr Dolan for 18 years. All Orders in this Branch of Business will have our careful attention
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, June 1,-1876. UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
FIRST BONUS of Five per cent.' BIENTAL HOTELA apon Contributions for the year 1875,
will be payable on the Lat July next,
Warrants may be had on application at
The DINNER HOUR at this Establish
I am today and anime por procurement will be HALT. PAST EVER at the Ome of thay be list, on application at
tion.
“A, MÁOG, HEATON,, Hongkong, January 1, 1876,
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NOTICE.
INSTEAD
THEOPHILUS GEE authorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong and Canton.
': PURDON & Co. China, June 1, 1876.
NOTICE.
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THE Undersigned has been appointed SURVEYOR to LLOYDS BEGISTER
THE
at this Port.
R. H. CAIRNS, 1, Club Chambers, Hongkong, April 20, 1875,
further notice.
STOOKHAUSEN AND ROSE, Proprietors Hongkong, June 19, 1878,-- THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE. GRAPH-COMPANY
HEAD OFFICE, Shanghai, 26th May, 1876. TAROM and after this Date, the Hate for MESSAGES between this and GUTZLAFF is Reduced from 84 to $2 for 20 Words, Arrangements may be made for reporting by wire any Signals holsted by Vessels passing..
FIR
GEORGE J. HELLAND, General Agent,
June 8, 1876,
B0th Instant.
By Order of the Board,
N. J. EDE,
Buretary, Hongkong, June 20, 1876,
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY. NOTICE OF REMOVAL
امشه
ly
THE OFFICES of the PACT MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY have TRIS DAY boon REMOVED to the Premises No. 10, PRATA CENTRAL, lately occupied by Messi HOLLIDAY, WINE & CO.
G. B. EMORY, Agent. --Hongkong, June 6, 1876,
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SAIGON.
The Steamship
"PERNAMBU00,"
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Capt. HYDE, will be despatched or the above Port on MONDAY, the 26th initsat, at 4 p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ΑΗ ΤΟΝ.
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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL.
The Company's Steamship
* DEUCALION” will be despatched on or about the 30th Instant, For Freight or Pandage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIEE, Agents.
Hongkong, June 19, 1876.
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Bailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. (To follow the "Wealthy Pendleton."}
The 4 1 American Bark
" AMERICAN LLOYDS,” Captain PARK, will be de- ispatched for the above Port on
Desks, A nice Collection of Pictures, Handsomely Carved Blackwood Marble- top Tables and Teapoys, Dining Table, Bide Board, Chiffonier, Whatnots, Gasaliers, Electroplated Ware, Glass and Crockery the 24in June. Ware, Chaira, Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Toilet Glasses, Toilet Tables, Couches, Flower Pots and Flowers, Aquaring, Japanese Vases, Bronzes,
Ete,, Etc., Etc. Also,
A Pony DOG CART.
A Pony BASKET CARRIAGE.. Catalogues will be issued, and the Furniture will be on view on Saturday, the 24th June.
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.
Hongkong, June 19, 1876.
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PUBLIC AUCTION.
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THE Undorsigned has received instruc- tions to sell by Public Auction, on account of whom it may congern, on
TUESDAY,
the 27th June, 1876, at Noon, at his Ofice, Marine House, Queen's Road,
The Steamer
PAWTUXEZ"
of Boston, Massachusetts, 230 Tons Registered Burden; with a Battery con sisting of
2 Brass 241b, Howitzers. #2016. Rifled Parrotta,
1 80lb, Rifled Farrotte. Sundry Shot and Shell for above Battery.
The above Vessel was purchased of the United States Government, and is Re- giatared at Boston, Register No. 177, dated 16th September, 1807.**
TERMS OF SALE-One half of the pur; chase money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance on completion of transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by the purchaser All lots, with all faults and errors of description, to be at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,
For further Particulars apply to the United States Consulate at Hongkong; the Trustees of the Estate of AUGUSTINE HARD & Co., Queen's Road / or to the Undersigned, where inventories may be
zeen,
W. ZERFOOT HUGHES,
austionear, Hongkong, June 18, 1876. 1027
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, June 19, 1876.
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FOR LONDON, The A 1 British Clipper Ship ***COMMISSARY," Captain HUNTER, will load for the Abore Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & €6, Hongkong, May 19, 1876.
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FOR NEW TORE.
The A 1 American Bark "CHARLES C.. LEARY,” N. STILPHEN, Master, will load here and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, June 2, 1876,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A 1 American Sħlp
*-* ANNIE FIBA," Hofrues, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 12, 1876. ---
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American. Ship
COMET," BRAY, Master, will lead hors Belts for the above Port, and will bare quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 15, 1876.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The 41 British Barque
"VINDEX"
of 327 Tons Register.
Apply to
WIELER & Co,
Hongkong, June 18, 1878,
Notices to Consignees..
OOFAN STEAMSHIP COMPANYCA
YONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer Sarpedon, are hereby notified, that the Cargo is being discharged into craft, and landed at the Godowns of the Under signed, in both cases it will lle at Con signees' risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after the 18th June, 1876.
Goods undelivered after the 23rd June, 1876, will be subject to Rent.
- BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.
Agents.
Hongkong, June 14, 1876,
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-8. 8. TARTAR, FROM LONDON AND SİNGAPORE,
Tango are hereby informed that HIS Steamer having arrived, Consignees
their Goods are being landed, at their risk, into the Godowns of Mr A. MOG, HEATON, whence delivery may be obtained,
Consignees wishing to reoslye their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 23rd Instant will be hubject to rent..
No Fire Insurance has been effected.. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents,
Hongkong, June 16, 1875,
8. S. ESMERALDA,
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. FROM AMOY & SWATOW,
ONSIGNERS of Cargo per above Steamer are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowns of the Under.... signed, whence delivery may be obtained.
Goods remaining in store after the 24th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
A. MacU, HEATON, Agent. Hongkong, June 20, 1876.
ORIENTAL AND OCCIDENTAL
STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
YONSIGNEES. of Cargo per 8. 9.; Belgio.
from San Francisco and Yokohama, are hereby requested to send their Bills of Lading for countersignature to the Under signed, and to take immediate delivary of their Goods,
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Cargo impeding the discharge of the Steamer will be landed and stored at Con elguses' risk and expense.
G. B. EMORY, Agent.
Hongkong, June 16, 1876. -
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
JONSIGNEES of the following Carpa are requested to sand in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counters algusture, and také immediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.
No Wire Insurance has been effected.
G. be ORAMPEAUX,
· Acting Agent.”
RM T&L
Ex Hoogly, March 10, 1876.
No. 29, One case Merchandiss,
from Marseilles
Ex Ava, May 2, 1878.
OFP 100 bags Gum, from Bombay.
Ex Amazone, May 16, 1870. P.GO
191 baga Gum and é cakel
Vermillion.
OMP. Capt. PAREHOUSE, with a large JL portion of her Cargo engaged, No marks will have quick despatch as above,
-For Freight, apply to
GR
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, June 2, 1876,
A W
4 boxes Merchandize.
3 bags Gum,
2 Raizing
#1
5. S. Anadyr.
No. 1/4247 boxes Winca.
HKH 6895/68873 cases Marchandige,
Hobgkong, June 9, 1876,