THE
CHINA
Established February.
1845.
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.” Published every Evening.
VOL.XXXIII, No. 4464. 號十二月十年七十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA' MAIL.-
LONDON:-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Goran, Ludgats
of
Intimations.
NTONIO OLONA, Deceased.-Pursuant
40 an Order of the SUPREME COURT Hongkong made on the Eighth day of
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1877.
Intimations.
CONDENSED EGGS.
HIS
Circus, E. C. BATES, HENDI & CO. October in the year of our Lord One8 NEW ARTICLE, recently placed
1, Old Jewry, E.0. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 160 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK:-ANDERW WIND, 188, Nat-
sau Street. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW
ZEALAND-GORDON & GOTOH, Mel bourne and Sydney...
..
SAN FRANCISCO and American Forts generally-Ban & BLACK, San Fran-
upon the Market, consista simply of Thousand Eight Hundred and Seventy-as Seven, on the Petition of MARIA MAR- fresh-laid HENS' EGGS, from which most TINEZ PAULETE DE OLONA, the Widow of the water has been evaporated, and being of the said ANTONIO OLONA, and a hermetically sealed, remains perfectly sound. The EGGS thus condensed are obtained Legates of and under the above-naned Will instituted in the above-named matters preferred unto the Hon'ble Sir JOHN SMALE, in the Empire of China, and canned in the Knight Chief Justice, the CREDITORS of immediate viduity in which they are pro- the sald ANTONIO OLONA late of Manila in the Philippine Islands who died in Hong. duced, thereby avoiding the deterioration kong on or about the Tenth day of January, to which EGGS are subjected when trans SINGAPORE AND STRAITS-SAYLE & One Thousand Eight Bundred and Seventy-
Co Square, Singapore, C. HEIKSZEN Two, may on or before the Mighth day of ported in the shell. So that, in point of & Co., Manila,
December, One Thousand Eight Hundred fact, the CONDENSED EGGS preserved CHINA:-Bwalow, QUILOR & CAMPERLL, and Seventy-Seven attend personally and under the patent of A. R. DAVIS, fataish Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. furniah particulara of their DEBTS or to the consumer, EGGS possessing more Foochow, HEDGE & Co. Shanghai, CLAIMS to the Honorable CHARLES BUSHE LAIN, CHAWFORD & Co., and KELLY PLUNKET, the Registrar of the said Supreme perfectly the properties of fresh-laid EGGS & WALSH, Fokohama, LANE, CRAW-Court, Hongkong, after which day the said than those ordinarily supplied to any city. FORD & Co,
cisco.
Banks. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
FAID-UP CAPITAL,.....5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND 650,000 Dollars.
COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman--H. HOFFIUS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SASSOON, Esq. E.R. BELILIOS, Esq. WILHELM REINERS, W. H. FORBES, Esq. Eaq. Hon. W. KESWICK, A. MOIVER, Esq.
ED. TOBIN, Esq.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong......THOMAS JACKSON, Esq.
MANAGER
Shanghal,EWEN CAMERON, Eng.
LONDON BANKERK-London and County
Bank,
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED.
N Carrant Deposit Account at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily
ON
balance.
For Fixed Deposits:
For 3 months, 2 por cent per annum.
4 per cent.
6-
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17 5 por cent. >>
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chlaf Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerlos, China and Japan.
T. JACKSON
Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation,
No. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA. CAPITAL..... £800,000, RESERVE FUND,
£110,000.
BANKERS. THE BANK OF ENGLAND. THE CITY BANK.
THE NATIONAL BANK UF SCOTLAND. THE
THE BANK'S BRANCH in HONG- KONG grants Drafts on London and the Chief Commercial places in Europe and the Hast; buys and receives for collection Bills of Exchange; and conducts all kinds of Banking and Exchange Business.
Local Bills disconated, and Interest allowed on Currant Accounts and on De- posits for fixed perioda on terms which may be ascertained on application.
JAMES
Intimations.
des
IN THE GOODS OF
SMITH FERRIES,
Diseased..
NTOTIUE is hereby given that all Cre. ditors and other Persona, having any OLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JAMES SMITH FERRIES late Master of the 8, 8. "ZEALANDIA, who died at Sea on Board the said Vessel, on the 8th day of February 1877, and Whose Will was duly proved, and Letters of Administration, with the Will anneked, of whose personal Estate were duly granted to JOHN FAIRBAIAN, of No, 27 Queen's Road, in the Colony of Hongkong, by the Supreme Court of Hongkong, in its Pro bate Jurisdiction, on the 22nd day of Sep tember 1877, are hereby required to send In writing the particulars of their Claims or Demande to the said JOHN FAIREAIS
CHARLES BUSHE PLUNKET will proceed to distribute the assets of the deceased among the parties entitled thereto. SATURDAY, the Eighth day of December, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, at the Supreme Court House, į ↳s appointed for hearing and adjudicating
upon Claims,
Dated this 8th day of October, A.D. 1877,
0. B. PLUNKET, 0026
Official Trustee.
THE
MANILA.
This HE Undersigned bas Day OPENED at this Porta BUSINESS consisting of HOTEL, SHIP-CHANDLERY, and GENERAL STOREKEEPER, situated on the Mors, facing the Bay,
Fresh Provisiona and Water supplied on the SHORTEST KONICE.
EDWARD VERBIL Manila, September 12th, 1877,
H
OTEL DE L'EUROPE,
MANILA,
Un the Mole, near the Harbour-Master's
The CONDENSED EGGS will beat up into light froth as readily as EGGS taken immediately from the shell, and are equally valuable in making Cakes, Custards, Creame Pastry, Fuddings, Egg-Nog, &o, &o,
ECONOMY.
For Hotels, and Restaurants, or for Families, or Vessels at sea, this Article is invaluable, as there is no loss from breakage or decay, and a tin will keep for any length of time after opening, being sealed only for transportation.
One Table-spoonful is equal to one Egg. Add equal amount of water (warm is pre- ferable); dissolve it well; then use same as any Egg.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.,
Agents for Hongkong. MUSTARD & Co.,
Office, and within Ten Minutes' walk of the General Agents at Shanghai, Merchants' Offices.
TABLE D'HOTE, BATHS, BILLIARDS, & EDWARD VERRIL,
Proprietor.
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THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONDS FOR THE YEAR
1876.
0024
COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS.
offer to REMETAL VESSELS, Fur- BE Undersigned, until further notice, nishing all Material and Labor, except METAL and NAILS, for TWENTY-FIVE CENTS per Sheet.
IHON STEAMERS and SAILING VESSELS HAREHOLDERS in the above Com-requiring Three Coats Paint or Tallow,
W. B. SPRATT & Co., pany are requested to furnish the Thirty Cents per Ton Register. Undersigned with a List of their Contribu-
Proprietors. tions for the year ending B1st December
no10 Hongkong, October 10, 1877. last, in order that the proportion of the Net Profits to be reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st October next will be ad- justed by the Company, and no claims or alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JAS. B, QOUGHTRIE,
Secretary, Hongkong, August 1, 1877.
HONGKONG RACES, 1878.
nol
ENTLEMEN having Suggestions to Oor or Presentations to Make for
NOTICE. OFFICE OF THE YANG-TSZE INSUR-
*ANCE ASSOCIATION.
SHANGHAI, 8th October, 1877. pursuance of a Resolution passed at the GENERAL MEETING of the ASSO ULATION held on the 5th July, 1877, a Return of Capital of ONE HUNDRED AND FIFTY TAELS per SHARE will be made 15th Instant, to Shareholders of record the 10th Instant.
For Sale.
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & CO. HAVE FOR SALE,
EX STEAMSHIPS "YORKSHIRE," "MADAGASCAR,” "CITY OF TOKIO,” &a, &c,
1877
NEW SEASON'S (MAY) BUTTER.
The First Shipment of Busch & Co.'s
Celebrated Cowbrand DANISH BUTTER.
In Tins of 1.1b. each, 60 Cents per lb. In-Tins of 2 lb each, 55 Cents per lb. In Tins of 4 lb, each, 50 Conts per.lb.
Fresh supplies of CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OILMANS STORES, and American Family MESS STORES,As per their JULY PEKE LIST.
(All Stores sold by LA. & Oo, are of the
Very Best Quality,)
Chappell & Co.'s New and Popular
MUSIC and SONGS.
·
Very Superior California BLANKETS,
- 12/4 and 14/4. California KNEE BOOTS. Dawson's Best London-made GENTLE.
MEN'S BOOTS." HORSE BLANKETS," Central and Pin-fire CARTRIDGE
CASES.
Gun-Wads, PERCUSSION CAPS. BILLIARD TABLE CLOTHS. ROCKETS and BLUE-LIGHTS. HOTH'S RUSSIAN ROPE and
TARBED LINES.
FISINING LINES and WHITE LINES,
We all descriptions.
日四十月九年丑
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR HOIHOW. The Steamship
HOLYROOD"
will be despatched for the above Ports on MONDAY,
The 22nd instant, at 10a.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, October 20, 1877.0622 FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY. (Taking Cargo at through rates for all Australian and New Zealand Ports) The Steamship
"OOBAN":
will load as above, and be despatched on or about the 1st of November.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Hongkong, October 4, 1877.
Agents.
STEAM TO BOMBAY,
Tho P. & O. &. N. Coz S. S. "ADRIA" will leave for the above place on or about the 1st Proximo. ADAM LIND,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
Sailing Vessels.
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FOR NEW YORK. The d 1 American Barkentine
"ABIEL ABBOTT,"
J. Cuasz, Master, will load here. for the above Port, and hayS
INDIA RUBBER SHEETS, and In-early despatch.
sertion of all Sizes.
INDIA RUBBER and CANVAS DE.
LIVERY and SUCTION HOSE.
Cabin Suspension LAMPS. Cabin CANDLESTICKS,
FENDERS and FIRE IRONS.
Japanned TOILET SETS.
CARRIAGE LAMPS, and CARRIAGE
CANDLES.
WATER FILTERS.
Gosnell's HAIR BRUSHES, TOOTH'
BRUSHES,
BRUSHES.
and NAIL
A Fine Assortment of DE LA RUE'S
STATIONERY, BOOKS.
NOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,
SCHOOL BOOKS.
o.
&c.,
&0%, Hongkong, September 15, 1877...
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, October 19, 1877.
FOR MANILA. The Spanish Brig
CONSTĂNCIA,"
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Captain GONZALEZ, will be de spatched for the above Port on or about the 26th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
SLEMISEN & Co., Agents.
0c26 Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK, The 41 British Ship "ISLES OF THE SOUTH," DENNETT, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have
} MA
ADE WEN, FRICKEL & Co., have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to just Received an Invoice of
VOGEL HAGEDORN & Co. AMMUNITION and SPORTING GEAR, Hongkong, October 10, 1877,
- Consisting of:- CURTIS & HARRY's No. 3, Diamond Grain
GUNPOWDER
as ne
ELEY BROS Thick and Thin FELT
WADDINGS.
Do. CENTRAL FIRE CAPS. Do. CARTRIDGE CASES, Green
and Brown.
GEO. BUERS' PATENT SHOT, specially
hardened,
the ensuing RACE MEETING are invited at the Office of the Secretarios on the CARTRIDGE LOADED
to communicate with the CLERK of the COURSE on or before SATURDAY, the 27th Instant.
By Order,
Warrants will be delivered by the Under- signed to Shareholders, or their lawful Re- D. OREAGH, presentatives on presentation of Share
Certificates. Clerk of the Course.
oc26 Hongkong, October 19, 1877.
HONGKONG RACES, 1878
0c26
RUSSELL & Co.,
Secretaries.
NAVIGATION COMPANY,
IN LIQUIDATION.
THE HONGKONG DERBY.-Sweep- OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM Tstaken of $20 each, halt forfeit t declared on or before the day of closing Entries, with $100 added for lat Pony, and $50 for 2nd. For all China Ponies bond Aide Griffine at date of Entry (1st February, 1878) Firet Pony, 70 per cent; Second, 20 per cent; Third, 10 per cent. Weight 10st. 7 Iba. One-mile-and-a-half. (Nomi nations close on THURSDAY, the 27th De cember, 1877, addressed to the Clerk of the Course at the Club).
By Order,
DENIS OREAGH,
Capt. 28th Regt, Clerk of the Course." Hongkong, October 11, 1877. 0026 DIANOS and any other Musical Instru
ments TUNED, REPAIRED, and RE-CONSTRUCTED, PIANOS ON HIRE, by the Month or
Occasionally
A SECOND RETURN of CARITAL at A the Rate of FIVE TABLS per SHARE will be made to Shareholders of record on the 1st October, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on the 8th lost.
Warrants will be delivered by the Under- signed to Shareholders or their lawful representatives on presentation of Share Certificates for Endorsement.
The Transfer BOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED from the 2nd to the 8th Instant, inclusive,
By Order,
RUSSELL & Co,
Liquidators. Shanghai, October 2, 1877.
PIANOS FOR SALE, New and Second- DEVOE'S BRILLIANT
Hand, all in perfectly Good
Order, Guaranteed.
Spedal Attention is invited to s hèw
OIL.
ECONOMICAL,
Grand Cottage PIANO, by LEDERS and RELIABLE, ROSNER, Zeits-Just Received from Ger many, and specially constructed for this
Orders from any of the Outports in the will meet with prompt attention if addressed:
or
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Care of Messrs LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.,
Mesars GAUFF & Co.
A. HAHN, Hongkong, September 7, 3877.
DR
SAFE!!
CAPPERS.
STRING BARREL CLEANERS. POWDER and SHOT MEASURES.
Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
FOR SALE.
SHAMEEN CANTON.
BE
oç2$
THE Desirable FROPERTY known as Lo No. 40, consisting of Commodious DWELLING HOUSE, OFFICES and SILK GODOWN.
For pardoulars, apply to
October 16, 1877.
G. M. SMITH, Canton,
FOR SALE.
1.8 T & KEIDSIECE & Co.'s
MONOPOLE!
CHAMPAGNE
DEFTJEN & Co.
Hongkong, October 2, 1877,
FOR SALE
101
CUTLER PALMER & Cof
Celebrated
Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co, -Hongkong, June 22, 1878.
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & 3000BOW,
The Steamship
"DOUGLAS"
ESIRING to benefit by the world- wide reputation of our Oil, certain parties have attempted to imitate our pack agon, Sults at law have been instituted against the MAKERS AND PURCHASERS of Daylight these imitations. Buyers should be careful
at his address aforesaid, or to the Underclimate to the order of the Undersigned. Bigned WILLIAM HENRY BEEBETON, the Solicitor of the said Joax FarBBAIRN, st the Office of the said WILLIAM BY BEEBETON, 20 Queen's Road, Hongkong, on or before the 18th day of January, 1878. And notice is hereby given that at the expiration of the last-mentioned day, the d-JOEN FAIRBAIRE will proceed to dia-
THE HONGKONG HOTEL tribute the Assets of the said Jašter SMILE FIERIES amongst the parties: entitled thereto, having regard to the TENDERS are invited for a LEASE of
the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- to see that the words "DEVOE'S BRIL-Hongkong, October 16, 1877 Claims of which the said Jon FAIRBAIEM has then had notice and that the sald sent Five yearly Lease expiring on the blat LIANT" are stencilled on the cases, and the JOHN FAIRBAIRN will not be liable for the August, 1878. SEALED TENDERS to Assets or any part theroof, so distributed, beant in on or before the 81st Marah, words. "DEVOE MFG 00. PATENTS” to any person of whose Claim the said 1876, to the Secretary of the Honotone are stamped on the top of the cat. JONY FAISSAIRS has not had notice at the HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED, who will supply time of the distribution.
Dased this Brd day of October, 1877.
W. E. BRERETON, Halletter for the said Jony FAIRBAINE,
any information required,
By Order of the Directors,
LOUIS HAUSCHILD,
Hongkong, September 18, 2017.
THE DEVON MANUFACTURING C, 80 Beaver and 177 Pearl Streets,
NEW TORÉ, V. §. &
Captain G. D. PTMAN, Will be despatched for the above Ports on SUNDAY, the 21st Instant, as
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAFKAIK & Co.
0621
FOR HOIHOW & HAIFONG, The Steamship
ALBAY Capt. B. Asarow, will be de spatched for the above Ports: on SUNDAY, the Turt Instant, at Daylight,
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & C.. Betgives, Drieber 19, 18779-
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 British Bark-
"ABERLADY,"
J. NICOLL, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK,
The A 1 British Barque "GRASMERE," HASTINGS, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, August 16, 1877.
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping,
Sailing Vessels.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The 41 British Barque
"CHOCOLA,”
Capt. KENNETT, having most of her Cargo engaged, will have
quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to my Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
ROZARIO & Co.
FOR MANILA,
The Spanish Schooner-
"NUEVO CONSTANTE," Capt. J. URIARIB, will be de spatched as above on or about
the 25th Instant.
For Freight, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, October 16, 1877.
FOR LONDON,
The 1001 British Barque BUS" WOODVILLE," " ST. E. NELSON, Master, will losd here and have quick derpatch.
For Freight, apply to
MEYER & Co. Hongkong, September 28, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK.
The 41 American Ship
"H. S. SANDFORD,"
A. SLEEFFE, Master, will load here for the above Port, and
have early despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 26, 1877.
FOR NEW YORK, The 4-1 British Barque
"CHINAMAN”
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Capt. A. MACKENZIE, Will load here, and have quiók despatch
for the above Port.
For Freight, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, October 6, 1877.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The Portuguese Ship
MAEVA
Captain Souza, will load hers for the above Ports, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HOP KEE & Co. Hongkong, October 6, 1877.
Not Responsible for Debts.
Teither the Captain, the Agents, nor Neither
Owners will be Responsible for any Dahi contracted by the Officers or Craio of the following Fesssle, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:-
ABERLADY, British barque, Capt. Nicoll.. -Jardine, Matheson & Co.
CRETERION, American ship, Captain W. Lull-Stemssen & Co.
WOODVILLE, BriHah barque, Captain Nielsen.Wm. Pastan & Co.
ALPHINGTON, British barque, Captali G. Cunningham.-Wieler & Co.
CILUENUM, British ship, Captain E. Shrewsbury.-Wieler & Co.
MELUSINS, German bargue, Captain Th. Pflieger.-Melchers & Co.
DARTMOUTH, British barque, Captain Robertion.-Order.
FERNTOWER, British steamer, Capt. J. H. von Bargen.--Chinese.
DANUBE, British steamer, Capt. Clanchy. splendid-Yuen Fat Hong,
FOR LONDON, The 4 1 100 years British Clipper Ship
**SYDENHAM,"
A. MILLAR, Commander, will have quick despatch for the above Port
For Freight, apply to
VÖGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, Septembar 27, 1877.
FOR LONDON.
The 41 British Barque
"GEO OROSHAW,” GEO. IRVING, Master,, will have Bearly despatch as above. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, July 28, 1877.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The 3/8 L. I. Is German Ship "GALATEA,"
Jazgen, Master, will load here for the shofe Port, and will have quick despatch.-
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, September 10, 18772-
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The 41 British Ship
JUBILEE,"
J. HABRI, Master, will load here for the above Pori, and will have immediate despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & U6, Hongkong, September 1, 1877,
FOR HAMBURG,
The 41 British Bark
"LORD MACAULAY,” Capt. MORRIAN, will load dar the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, seply to
TOGEL HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, July 20, 1977,
NORTHERN STAs, British barque, Capt. J. Wortley.Wieler & Co.
TRIO, Dutch barque, Capt, T. Westerveld. -Siemssen & Co.
COLORADO, American ship, Captain In- grabam.Russell & Co.
VESTA, German barque, Captain Dirks. ---Melchers & Oa
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned has received instruo tions from R. LYALL, Esq., to sell
by Public Auction, on
MONDAY,
the 32nd October, 1877, at 2 o'clocke p.m., at his Residence, No. 1, Marrison Hill,
The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, comprising Eng- lish-made Oval Centre Table, Teakwood Book Stand, Pictures, Clocks and Sta tuette.
Teak Extension Dining Table, Side board, and Whatnots, Carved Dining room Chairs, Steel Fenders, Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets, Glassware, and Plated Ware,
*..
Iron Bedsteads, English-made Maho? gany Marble-top Washstand, Toilet Table, Tollet Glass, Wardrobes, Chest of Draw ers, dro
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Sabay- day, the 20th Instant.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots with all faults and erröra af description, at purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.
4. M. ARMSTRONG,
Avationeer, Mengkong, October 18, 1877,