2
Halls.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, BINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, NÁPLES, AND MARSEILLES; A180. PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, OAL- OUTTA AND BOMBAÝ.
N 18th August, 0154 TURDAY thompany
DJEMNAH, CommandanÉ CHAMPENOIS, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above placom
Cargo and Specie will be reglstered for London as well as for Marseilles, and so cepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Cargo will be received on board until
4 p.m., Speale and Parcels until 3 p.m.
Kotices to Consignees.
OCCIDENTAL & ORIENTAL 8. 8. COMPANY.
NOTICE.
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by Steamship
OCEANIC are hereby notified that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Godowns at West Point, from whence delivery can be obtained upon countersignature of Bills of Lading
THE CHINA MAIL.
To-day's Advertisements,
FOR AMOY, TAIWANFOO & TAMBUL
The Steamship".
*TAIWAN,***
Captain M. Youre, will be de
apatahed for the above Portu TO-MORROW, the 15th Instant, at 3 pm
For Freight or Passago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAÏK & Co. Hongkong, August 14, 1877.
auls
FOR SHANGHAL
The German Steamship
**OASSANDRA” LANGER, Master, will be de- spatched as above on WED.
Consignees will be required to sign a General Average Bond at the Office of the Company, before taking delivery of their NESDAY, the loth Instaub, at 6 pm. Goods
Goods remaining unclaimed after the 16th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been affected.
Q. B. EMORY,
Agent Hongkong, August 9, 1877.
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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
on the 17th August, 1877. (Pardels are P. & O. B. N. Oo,'s 8, 8. MONGOLIA
not to be sent on board; they must be left
at the Agency's Office.)
Contante sud value of Packages are re- gaired.
For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office,
EL DE POUEY,
Agent. Hongkong, August 7, 1877. au18
Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.
TAXING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CENTRAL #nd
UNION PACIFIO AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTIC STEAMERS. NEW 8, 8. "OCEANIC" will be de TH
spatched for San Francisco vis Yoko- hams, on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd August, at 3 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europa.
Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai.
100
AND PESHAWUR
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Vessels, from London, Bombay and Intermediate Ports, and in connection with the Steamer AUSTRALIA from Cal- cutta, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Godowns, at West Point, whence delivery can be obtained from this date.
Goods not delivered by the 17th Instant will be subject to rent.
ADAM LIND,
Superintendent, Hongkong, August 10, 1877.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,
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THE BRÍTISH SHIP KHEDIVE,
FROM ANTWERP.
CONSIGNEÉS of Cargo by above-named
Vestal are requested to sand in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signess' risk and expense,
MEYER & Co., Agents,
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Hongkong, August 10, 1877. PARCEL
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
Freight will be received on Board unill 4 p.m. of the 21st August. PACKAGES will be received at the Office uniil 5 p.m. same day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same le required.
Return Passage Tokets available for 6 months are issued at a reduction of 20 per osat, on regular rates.
For further information as to Freight OF Pasange, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 87, Queen's Road Central
6. B. EMORY, Ágmå. Hongkong, August 7, 1877.
STEAM FOR
$122
Bingapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Buex, Malta, Brindisi,
THE 8. S. Burmese having arrived, Con-
signees of Cargo boroby Informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the
19th Instant will be subject to rent,
Optional Goods will be forwarded to Yokohama, unless notice to the contrary is given before Noon To-day, the 13th Inst. No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bilis of Lading will be countersigned by JARDINE, MATHESON & Co...
Agenta.
au20 Hongkong, August 13, 1877. GERMAN STEAMER CASSANDRA, LANGE, Mester, FROM LONDON via
SINGAPORE.
Ancona, Venice, Mediterraneanmer are hereby informed that NONSIGNEES of Catgo by the above Ports, Southampton,
their Goods are being landed and stored at thoir risk in the Godown of the Undersigned, from whence delivery may be obtained.
and London, ALSO,
Bombay, Madras, Galentts, and Australia.
THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship HINDOSTAN, Captain ROSKELL, leave this on SATURDAY, the 25th August, at Noon.
For further Particulars, apply to
A. LIND, Superintendent.
Hongkong, August 13, 1877.
U. B. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIO MAIL STEAMSHIP
COMPANY.
a325
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT FOKORAMA, AND SAX FRANCISCO.
A
THE U. S. Mall Steamer OHIN Till be despatched for San Francisco,
vis Yokohama, on THURSDAY, the 30th Instant, 1877, at 3 r.., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Hurope.
Through Passenger Tickets and Bille of Lading are famed for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to Ban Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and South Amerles, and to New York and Europe VLL OVERLAND RAILWAYE,
Consignees wishing to take delivery of Wharf at liberty Boats alongside the
To-day.
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by
WM. PUSTAU & CO.,
Agents, S. 8. Cassandra. Hongkong, August 13, 1877. B020
For Freight or Passage, apply to
WM, PUSTAU & Co,
Agente B. S. Cassandra. Hongkong, August 14, 1877. 15
GENERAL, WEEKLY SALE.
ANE, ORAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Anation, in their Salo Room, Prays Central, on
FRIDAY,
the 17th August, 1877, at Noon,-- OILMAN'S STORES: Pickles, Tart fruits, Raisins, Jams, Jellies, Sardines, Hams, Cheese, Etc.
Silk Umbrellas, Umbrella Frames, Framed Engravings, Butcher's Knives, Pencils, Looking Glasses Kerosene Table Lamps, Crystal Gasaliers,
$20.
C
Also,
100 Short Enfield Rifles.
60 7-shot Revolvers,
1 bale Cotton Waste,
$20.
3 Ship's Bells on Stands. TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery In Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lobar Lots, with all faults and avrors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, August 14, 1877, aul7
CANTON,
AUGUST 18, 1877. Resolutions adopted at a Meeting of the "CANTON MISSIONARY CON FERENCE,"
Held in Canton, August 8th, 1877.
TTTHEREAS in his infinite wisdom it
W has pleased God to remove our Dear Friend and Co-laborer Rev. OHS. F. PRESTON from his Work in Uarrow to his rent and reward above.
RESOLVED:
1st. That we, the Missionary Conference of Canton, express our deep sorrow and regret for the loss which his death bas
brought to us, each one personally, and as a Conference, and to the work of Missions la Chius
2nd. That we express our high apprecia- tion of his many noble and pleasing traits of character as shown in his social and Christian intercourse, also of his eminent qualifications in dieposition and acquire. ments for the work of a Missionary.
3rd,That wo bear testimony to the zeal and fidelity with which he pursued his work -to his great fluency and eloquence in speaking the Cantonese language, and to his power as a prescher of the gospel to the Chinese.
4th,That we express our appreciation translating the New Testament Into the of the valuable service he has rendered in
Canton colloquial dialect.
-5-That we strive to learn the lessoris of his death and be ever faithful in the work committed to our bands.
6th.That we extend to his affiloted
be entered on our minutes.
By Order of the Conference,
BEV, B. C. HENRY, and Ray, G. PIERCY,
Committee,
For HOIHOW & HAIPHONG, (carrying Per ALBAY, at 11:30 am. Tomorrow,
Live Mail for PAKHOI
the 15th funt
Per TAIWAN, at 3.80 p.m. To-morrow, For AMOY, TAIWAN & TAMBUI.—
the 15th lost. For YOKOHAMA AND H1000.-
Per BURMESE, at 3.80 pm. To
morrow, the 15th inst,
For SAIGON
Por ARGYLL and JAPAN, at 2.80 p.m., on Thursday, the 16th Inst MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. -- The French Contract Packet DJEMNAH will be despatched from Hongkong on SATURDAY, the 18th Instant, with Malls to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, vid Marseilles; to Salgon, Bingapore, Batavia, Galle, Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Bombay, Aden, Suoz, and
(No. 4406.
1-August 14, 1877.
since the vessel took the mud. There is a
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. will probably be either fined treble the years ago of the Cape. It is rumoured that
MAILS will close
amount, or, worse still, sent to prison, to the vessel has been found, and, but for the Bay nothing of the expense and inconve- profound mystery which ever surrounds nience necessitated, and the harm likely such diving down into the deep for treasure, the whisperings are regarded as well found- to result to the coolie from the public ed. The old Maseppa, however, has quietly Chinese servants are so settled down into the mud since she rotized. exposure. abominably careless of, and indifferent to, from the vulgar gaze; and although we the interests of their foreign employers wish Captain Tucker every success in his that it is absolutely necessary there should enterprise, it must be admitted that he will be some ready method of punishing them. have great difficulties to contend with, in They must not be struck; grumbling in view of the long period which has elapsed totally ineffective, and it is inconvenient possibility also that the Chinese may have Par AMBOTO, at 4.80 p.m., on Wednes and disastrous to the coolie to appeal to and some pickings from this vessel years
day, the 15th fat.
the Magistrate to meet out punishment ago, are she became embedded, as there are AND for the potty thefts and other offences some very good divers among the fishermon For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS
CALOUTTA.
that Chinese servants are constantly per- who would naturally use every effort to get petrating, and which, if checks were not at such a prize as hidden treasure in hard
dollars imposed, would speedily grow in size and
Some attention appears also to be directed number,and under these circumstances at present towards the wreck of the steamer we fail to see the occasion for the Chief Glengyle. This fine vessel, as many of our Justice's denunciation of the system. readers will remember, was lost on the Whether the master chooses to keep the Island of Namao some two or three years money he "out" from the wages of his ego. The wreck was sold here a short time sorrant, or whether, like Mr May, he pro- since for $600, and as there is some treasure fers to devote the same to other than his on board of her, the enterprising purchaser own private purposes, is entirely a matter may get a good outturn for his purchase-
money. for personal feeling. Certainly as the sufferer by his servant's pilfering or negligence he has a perfect right to return the money to his own pocket, and this no doubt is the course pursued in nine- teen cases out of twenty. The only objection against the practice that ap pears to us to have any weight is the possibility of its being turned to selfish objects. But John would not be help! les in such cases, and we can hardly imagine that any European in the Co. lony, who keeps Chinese servants, would be guilty of the contemptible conduct of utilising the system with the object of robbing his coolies.
Alexandria.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET. The United States Mail Packet 00BANIC will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd Instant, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed sa follows;- r.. Registry of Letters ceases, 2.30 r.M. Pest-Office closes MAILS BY THE ENG" <H PAQINE. — The English Contr Packet HINDOS- TAN ll be spatched with the Mafls for Europ., c., on SATURDAY,
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the 25th Instant.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACEXT
The United States Mall Packet CHINA will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 80th Instant, with balls for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed as follows, Instead of as previously notlied: .. Registry of Letters conses. 2.80 e., Post Office closes.
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MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.
Shipping.
Noon.--Albay leaves for Holhow, &c. 3 p.m.-Taiwan leaves for Formosa. 4p.m.-Burmais leaven for Yokohama, 3 p.m.-Cassandra leaves for Shanghai.
pm.Amboto leaves for Saigon.
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
Established A.D. 1841.
香港大藥
A. S. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,
WHOLESALE AND Retail DauQGISTS, IMPORTERS
0%
DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY REqui- SITES, TOLLET REQUISITES, ENGLINE, AMERICAN, AND FRENOX Patent MEDICINES.
MANUFACTURERS
OF
Bada Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Mamfactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1878.
at 7.45 p.m.
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. [SOFFLIED TO THE "CHINA MAIL"] (Fia Southern Route,) THE WAR.
LONDON, 13th August, 1877.
ENGLAND'S EASTERN POLICY.
In the House of Commons, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, in reply to a question, said that England's Eastern Policy is one of strict neutrality, subject to what contin- gencies may arise, ・・
RETREAT OF THE RUSSIANS. Turks have ocoupled, the Balken passes of The Russians have evacuated, and the Hain Boghaz and Querdich.
The Rusman Headquarters have been transferred to Bulgaroni,
Suleiman Pasha has received reinforce ments and is endeavouring to co-operate with the Commander-in-chief of the Turkish
Army.
WAS FEELING IN GREEOB.
Demonstrations in favour of way are being made at Athena.
THE MEETING OF THE EMPERORS AT ISCHEL, The Interview between the Emperors of Austria and Germany at Isobel is consider- ed to have testified that these countries are at one accord on the present question.
· LOCAL AND GENERAL
Tax cases before Mr Justice Snowden in the Summary Jurisdiction Court to-day were few and of no great moment.
* The publication of this issue commenced A CORRESPONDENT draws attention to the fact that a few Europeans are in the habit of bathing in the stream near the Basket Court, which is so conveniently overlooked by persons passing along Kennedy Road. This is unseemly and ought to be discon. tinued, otherwise the order will have to be laod, "Officers, do your duty.”
THE GHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, AUGUST 14, 1877.
*
Police Intelligence. (Before the Hon. O. May) August 14, 1877.
ALLEGED BEATING OF A GIRL TO DEATH.
Leong Ali, a woman, again apposted to answer the charge of beating a girl named Teang Amal on the 6th instant, and cans- ing her death on the following day,
Mr Ng Choy appeared for the defence, He asked that if the witnesses to be ex amined were the same as those examined before the Coroner, the defendant might be discharged, as the matter had beat gone tato very fully before the Coroner and an intelligent Jury, who after a very careful hearing, returned a verdios which exoner. ated the defendant.
His Worship said he had no knowledga of what took place before the Coroner ex- cept from what he saw in the newspapers. which he could not take judicial notice of Besides a Magisterial trial was quite distinot from that of a Coroner's enquiry, and his Worship was not bound by the verdlat of the Coroner's Jury, He then instanced the case of the Aberdeen Street murder case, in which the Jury returned an open verdict, but the prisoners were com mitted by the Magistrate and were found guilty of manslaughter, ***
Mr Ng Choy said he know many instances in which a Coroner's Jury returned a verdict. took no farther action in the matter. He in favour of the accused, and the Magistrate did not see why the present case should
form an exception.
before him, and he was bound to go on with The Magistrate said the case was now it unless the Superintendent of Polks who conducted the prosecution would withdraw the charge. Instead of that being done in this case, he had instructed the officer in charge of the case to proceed with it. The Magistrate, moreover, had the power to convict the defendant for an offence other than that with which she was charged, if the evidence would justify it. If he was of opinion that the beating did not accelerate the girl's death, he could convlet her of assault,
Mr Ng Choy questioned the Magistrate's power to do this, and asked for the autho rity
Ordinance No. 5 of 1850,
Ha Worship pointed out Section 8 of
Mr Ng Choy contended that this was over-ridden by the Magistrates' Ordin. ance, No. 16 of 1875, Section 5, for a Inter Ordinance impliedly repealed an earlier Ordinance.
The Magistrate said they had not come to that point yet; when they did, it would be time to discuss it.
The case was then proceeded with, and Mr Santos was first examined. His evid
In cross-examination,
The next witnees examinad was the lank witness' female nervant, Francisca.
family our deepest sympathy with them in their loss of Husband and Father who cared are to do so. Goods retaining in store after the 20thac tenderly and lovingly for them, and that Instant will be subject to rent.
a copy of these Resolutions be ment to Tux attempt to establish Chinese sub- Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless them to the Board in the United States post offices in the Straits Settlements do We are sorry to hear that Lieut-Com-ence was the same as that adduced befors notice to the contrary is given until 6 o'clock with which he was connected, and that they not appear to have met with success mander Needham, at present in command the Coroner, and was not materially shaken
Our Singapore contemporary learns that of. M. S. Hart, has met with a serious accident. The unfortunate gentleman had they have proved a complete failure both been dining at the Peak with Commodore at Singapore and at Penang, The con Watson last night and was returning in com tractors have lost and are losing a large pany with Commander Garbett and Dr Pop- amount of money; indeed the Straite ham. The thres gentlemen started run- Times places their loss at between 85,000 ring down the hill, when Mr Needham and $8,000 in Singapore alone. Bearing tripped and fall over the side of the road defendant was admitted to bail in $500. in mind the remarks of the Postmaster- once procared and he was conveyed to the on to the jagged rooks, Assistance was at. General of Hongkong in regard to these Naval Hospital where he now lies in s post-offices, their collapse is not at all a dangerous condition. matter of surprise. Mr Lister pointed
GERMAN BARK ADOLPH, FROM
HAMBURG.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
rammed Vessel are hereby requested to
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
LAFBAIK & Co.
Aug. 14, Douglas, British steamer, 804, send in their Bills of Lading to the Under- Geo, D. Pitman, Foochow Aug. 9, Amoy signed for countersignature, and to take Im-13, and Sator 13, General.-DongGLAS mediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Aug. 14, St. Joseph, French barque, from Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- Whampos. signees' risk and expense.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agenta, Hongkong, August 8, 1877.
Not Responsible for Debts.
A Steamer of the Mited Blahi 8. S. Com-Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor
connection at Yokohama.
At New York, Passengers have selection of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany.
Owners will be Responsible for any
pany will leave Shanghai, vis the Inland Sea Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew Foris, about same date, and make close of the following Vessels, during their stay
in Hongkong Harbour -
MATCHLESS, American ship, Capt. John C. Dawes Douglas Lapraik & Co.
Jazo, Russian ship, Capt. C. F. Moberg, Order. ALPHINGTON, British barque, Captain G. Cunningham.Wieler & Co.
ANTWERP, British barque, Capt. Atkins, Melcher & Co. Nonrasan STAB, British barque, Captalu John Wortley--Order.
Freight will be received on board until 4pm., 20th Instant Parcel Packages will be received at the office until 6 p.m. same day; all Parael Packages should be marked to address in fall; vaine of samo is required.
Consular Involves to accompany Overland Cargo should be sent to the Company's Offices in Sealed Envelopes, addressed to the Collector of Customs at San Francisco,
For security's sake, Shippers of Overland Cargo are requested to endorse on the Envelope the Marks and Nos. of Packages Shipped, to correspond with those in their Bill of Lading.
TWILIGHT, British barque, Capt. Dalargy, dardins, Matheson & Co. PENSHAW, British bargus, Captain John B. Airey-Meyer & Co.
Nixon, British barque, Capt. Clark, Captain.
Pizon, American ship, Capt. F. Feule.
DEPARTURES.
Aug. 14, Thoon Kramom, for Nowchwang
14, Rapid, for Chefoo. 14, F. P. Litchfield, for Victoria, B.O. 14, Emuy, for Manila. 14, Carisbrooks, for Swatow & Amoy, 14, Norseman, for Newchwang, 14, Trio, for Tivataln.
OLBARED.
fato, for Nagasaki. Bowen, for Australian Ports. Matchless, for New York. Northern Star, for Haiphong Walls Castle, for Tientsin. Taltsing, for Nagasaki, Benelutha, for Portland (Oregon) Parrasa, for Bangkok. F. Starane, for Chaton.
PASSENGERS, ÁBRIYRE.
Per Douglas, from Coast Foria, Mesars Marshall and Damman, 115 Chinese, and 2 Europeans.
DEPARTED.
For Emily, for Manila, Mr W. Trose, 1 European, and 80 Chinese.
Por Carisbrooke, for Swatow, 380 Chinese, Por Norseman, for Newchwang, 80 Chi
TO DEPART Per Bowen, for Australian Porta; 82nd Class, and 80 Chiness.
Per Northern Star, for Haiphong, Chinese
BOINDIA, British ship, Capt. Lightbody.nese. Russell & Co.
For further information as to Fassage-leder. and Freight, apply to the Agedy of the Company, No. 8. Praya Central
RUSSETT & Co, Agents. Hongkong, August 13, 1877.
FORMOSA, Gerthan 9-in. sahooner, Capt. au80C. Schweer.-Melchers & Co.
W. BALL, CHINA DISPENSARY. ́MPORTER of DRUGS, CHEMICALS, DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET
REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI. CINES AND PERFUMES, Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention. PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,
"Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf. Fangkeng, duly 13, 1876.
BARADES, British ship, Captain Is Boeuf-Captain.
ULLOUR, British barque, Captain A. P. Goodman-Borges Co.
To-day'a Advertisements. FOR HOIHOW & HAIFOONG..
The Steamship
"ALBAY,"
SHIPPING REPORTS,
out that under existing circumstances it A CORRESPONDENT at Ewatow, writing under was impossible for foreigners to get letters date of Aug. 8th, says :---" On Sunday we delivered with any certainty or regularity had a falling glass and Northerly wind with every appearance of bad weather. Monday, to native addresses on the mainland, and although there was no wind, was a nasty this being so, such matters must be left uncertain day, but nothing to prevent to private enterprise. The existing state of affairs will only be remedied when the Chinese Government takes the direction of a postal service in the country. Our Straits contemporary thinks, however, that the failure of the post offices was partly due to want of management on the part of the local officials.
After all the evidence for the prosecution was taken, the case was remanded till the 16th at 11 am, when the defence will be
intention to commit the osce for trial. The gone into. The Magistrats Intimated his
SUPREME COURT.
IN CRIMINAL SESSIONS. (Before the Fall Court.) August 14, 1877.
Regina v. Wong po. Mr Justice Snowden delivered the fol-
lowing judgment on the points reserved in this case vases from working, and but for the very On the trial of the prisoner for attempt. low barometer the weather appeared fine. ing to escape from Gaol, certain points were Tuesday being the Emperor of China's reserved on his behalt for the consideration birthday was held as a holiday by the of the Full Court, the three first at the sug Customs, and the two men-of-war in port gestion of the learned Attorney General, Nama Bud Chento dressed ship with the others by me some perhaps needleanly, ensigns at feach mast-head; weather dull But I had had no opportunity of seeing and threatening but still a falling barometer the information and depositions before. The Hailong sent her top-rasts down, and hand, and of couside fag the questions many of the sailing vessels sent their yards likely to arise in a trial for an attempt to down, as did also the Chento, About 1 escape from Gaol-the law of which, as wall THE two heads of the two chief judicial pm, the Chests got underweigh and steamed as of the cognate subject prison breach, In establishments in the Colony appear to up the river, followed some hours later by very old, and abounds with n'osties, to the have a slight point of difference between the Nassau, they being determined to get full benefit of which the prisoner in of them, The Chief Justice does not approve into a song anchorage; the bar, now very course entitle With regard to question of the practice of "outting wages," but low, 29 54, wind Easterly and appearance, to the sufficiency of the evidence of the Chief Magistrate does. A few threatening midnight, rain in torrents, the authority of the Gaoler to receive and Wednes detain the pissner nader his conviction months ago Sir John Smale said he could day came in with same westber, which for burglary, I am quite satisfied, I had
with squalls from the Eastward. not understand the practice, and generally lasted all days at noon the bar, commenced felt doubts before what the authority in expressed his disapprobation of it to rise but not much j rain still very heavy, this Colony Is In estas of eroaps and Yesterday Mr May took the trouble to with squalls from the Eastward; midnight, | prison breach, & Geo 4 Ch. 64 8. 44 makos state in Court that he was in the habit weather much better. Thursday, weather a cartiloste given by the ol rk af Arsine, or of practising the system, and the Chief still unsettled, although bar. continued to other clerk of the Court in which the Magistrate evidently thinks it is a very rise. Hailbong left early in the morning, offender was convicted, together with proof good method for setiling little differences and Nemao about 11 am. We are anxious of identity, sufficient evidence of the natura to hear how you fared, for there must have and fact of the conviction, and of the with one's native servants. It seems been bad weather about, and it was predicted species and period of the confinement to that one of the Chief Magistrate's house that to-day Hongkong was to be visited by which such parson was sentenced. Hare coolies had been convicted of stealing a storm that would totally destroy the fruit from a tree in his master's garden.. place,"
Mr May hereupon observed that "the
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whole of the servants had been continu-
Swatow.
we had more, the record itself. This alone In other dates, Hale in Vol. 1 of Pigs of the Crown, is a sufficient warrant to a Gaoler to detain a convicted person without any warrant under seal. I cannot and
ally troubled about the pilfering of fruit,
By the arrival of the steamer Douglas we after a careful search that there is any and the defendant knew that all of them hear from Swatow that the Bttle Sea Gull other authority, In the warrant or mitte would probably be mulcted of a portion had brought in from the wreck of the Japan musof justice an error in one of the three The British steamer Douglas reporte of their wages for the benefit of the Poor on her last two trips no less than $45,000, essential points would have aroused a pris Experienced moderate and light 6.W. winds and fine during the passage. On the Box, as he, Mr May, always sent sil and that the salvars were in hopes that the oner for either escape, or prison breach, up passage on 8th, 6th, 7th, and 8th ex- stoppages of that sort to the Poor Box," whole of the treasure would soon be re- Hawkins, Vol. 2, Ch. 18, p: 185. It might pertenced a heavy gale from the N.N.E. For our own part we fail to see anything covered, provided the fine weather continues. therefore have been important to the pile The port of Swatow seems to be a favourite soner. The other questions reserved really and frequent squali lying at anchor in objectionable in the practice of cutting Faltan Straits, B. S. Ningpe in company. wages as a punishment, so long as it is base of operations for silving work, to judge turn upon the meaning of the word "cell li Captain F. Asutox, will be de. At Amoy, sholam le reported to be fast fairly and honestly followed. We regard The Camoea (Captain Tucker), the departure attempting to escape from blac
from the present undertakings under way. The information charges the prisoner with Ipatched for the above Porta TO- | dying dula
the custom somewhat in this light that of which from Hongkong we noticed some meaning thereby, as the learned Attorney MORROW, the 18th Instant, at Boon.
it is far better to punish an offending time since, is now diligently working at the General argued, place of lawful imprisone For Freight or Pasange, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPHAIK # 04. Per Baben, for Australian Ports; 880 servant by cutting bir wages than to wreek of the Mascape, ons of Jardine's ment," or prison, to escape from which Hongkong, August 14, 1877, U13 | tega Tra, and 450 tons General. | take him before the Magistrates, where he | opium schooners with asak segs twenty is an odoro apaingt Englah law, TheTE
CARGO.