Intimations.
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED,
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1878, AND THE FIRST 6 MONTHS OF 1879.
|HAREHOLDERS in the above. Com- PANT are requested to Furnish the Undersigned with a List of their Coxru BUYLONS for the YEAR ending December 31st 1878, and for the SIX MONTus from Janu-
To-day's Advertisements.
FOR MANILA.
The Steamship
རྐ
→ THE CHINA MAIL.
PASSENGERS,
ARRIVED.
Per Loudoun Castle, from London, Mrs Lowe and child; from Singapore, 48 Chl- nose. "ESMERALDA,” Captain TALBOT, will be de- spatched for the above Port TO-MORROW, the 18th Inst., at-4 p.m., Instead of as previously notified,
For Freight or Passage, apply to:
RUSSELL & Co.
se16 Bongkong, September 15, 1879.
ary lat to June 30th 1879; in Order that FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
the DISTRIBUTION of the Portion of PRO- FTTS Reserved for CONTRIBUTORS may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to October 81st next, will be adjust ed by the Company and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers. Hongkong, July 24, 1879
oc31
The Steamship
"DOUGLAS,” Capt. Youso, will be de- spatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 17th Inst., at Noon, instead of as previously advertised. For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK”& Co.
2017 Blongkong, September 15, 1879.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK FOR AMOY, TAIWANFOO & TAMSUL.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
YONTRIBUTING SHAREHOLDERS
are requested to send in an Account of Business contributed during the Half- -year ended 30th June, 1879, on or before September 80th, on which date the Ac- counts will be closed.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
D. GILLIES,
Becretary..
#30
Hongkong, September 3, 1879.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL,
THE Undersigned begs to inform his TH
Unstornera and the Public that he has REMOVED to No. 95, QUEEN'S ROAD ORNTBAL. Samo Address as before the fire.
TUNG CHEONG, Tailor.
Hongkong, August 20, 1879.
6820
G. FALCONER & Co., WATCH AND CHRONOMETERĮ MANUFACTURERS,
AND JEWELLERS. NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, CHARTS
AND BOOKS.
46, Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, August 20, 1879,
5020
MAE Undersigned have been appointed TSOLE AGENT have bon appointed
China for the Sale of their LEAD by the
MICHERNICH MINING SOCIETY.
MEYER & Co.
Be27 Hongkong, June 27, 1879.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY, LIMITED.
· ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1878, AND TO THE 30TH JUNE, 1879,
The Steamship
"ALBAY," Capt. F. ASHTON, will be de- spatched for the above Porte on WEDNESDAY, the 17th Instant, at 3 P.m., instead of as previously advertised,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, Seplemter 15, 1879. 5917
NOTICE TO CONSIGNERS, AMERICAN SHIP TWILIGHT, FROM NEW YORK.
Per Glenartney, from London, dro., Mrs Stockwell and daughter, and 60 Chinezo.
For Craiglands, from Saigon, 15 Chinese,
SHIPPING REPORTS,
The American ship Twilight reports: Thirty-four days to the Equator in the Atlantic, 74 days to the meridian of Green- wloh in lat. 40 Bouth, passed the Cape of Good Hops July 18th in lat. 42 Bouth, passed Java Head Aug. 20th, Light winds and calms in the North and South Atlantis, variable winds in the Indian Ocean, light winds in the Southern part of China Sea, fresh 8. W. monsoon from Natures to port, 141 days. May 30th, spoke the American barque Jonathar Bourne from Cardiff to Yokohama, 24 days out, on Equator, long, 28,20 W. June 9th, spoko the American ship Undaunted from Cardiff to Yokohama, 84 days out, in lai. 10.37 B., long. 32. 10
W.
The German three-maated schooner Fried. rich reports: First part of voyage fine weather and northerly winds, from Foo- chow heavy gale from the N. Ei, much rain, high sen, very heary on the 18th inst, clone to Hongkong.
The British steamer Craiglands reports: Left Saigon Sept. 7th, fresh S. W. mon- soon as far sa Capa Varela, from thonge.) light variable to about lat. 16 N., then strong and moderate gales from N.E. with continuous rain to port.
The British steamer Loudoun Castle re- ports: Passed Gibraltar Aug. 7th. Ar- rived at Port Said 14th, Passed Cape Guardaful 24th. Had strong S.W. mon- soon with heavy sea. across Arabian Sea. Arrived at Singapore Sept. 7th, called on the 9th, had fresh monsoon until last 12 hours, when we had a hard easterly gale with high sea and thick rainy weather.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Ship are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme-Arrived in Hongkong barbour: at noon to-
day (15th)-all well."
The British steamer Glenortney reports : diate delivery of their Goods,
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Channel to Gibraltar and to Port Said light Vessel will be landed and stored at Con-variable winds easterly fine, from Aden to signees' risk and expense.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, September 15, 1879.
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE. THE S. S. Loudoun Castle having arrived
from the above Ports, Consigness of Cargo are hereby informed that the Gooda are being landed, at their risk, into the Godowns of Messra NORTON & Co, whence delivery may be obtained.
Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, un- less notice to the contrary be given before
p.m. To-tax-
5
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 22nd Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected.
Singapore strong monsoon and high sea, abowery thoughout, Singapore to Paracels light variable winds 8.W. to N.W. fine. Paracels to Hongkong fresh winds and high cross sea, 50 miles South of Hongkong hard N.E. gale and high sea.
CARGO.
Per Cathay, sailed 9th September :-For London: from Canton and Macas, 13,319 boxes and 500 half-cheats Tea, containing 168,871 lbs. Congou, 71,688 lbs. So. Caper, and 48,822 lbs. Sc. Or. Pekoe; from Can- ton, 283 bales Raw Silk, 18 cases Silk Goods, and 218 bales Wasto Silk; from (particulars unknown); from Shanghai, 415 Amey, 1,307 boxes and 460-half-cheste Tes boxes, 6,473 half-cheats, and 84 cases Tea (particulars unknown), 441 balea Raw Silk, 3 cases Silk Toods, and 30 bales Waste silk; from Japan, 176 balos Raw Silk, and 34 balos Waste Bllk.-For Continent: from Canton, 103 bales Raw Silk, 1 case Silk
Bills of Lading will be countersigned by Goods, 2 hales Waste Silk, and 281 balen
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
Agonita. Bougkong, September 16, 1879,
B622
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
FINES. S. Glenartney having arrived from HAREHOLDERS in the above Co. are hereby informed that their Goods
PANY are requested to Furnish the with the exception of Opium-are being Undersigned with & List of their CONTRIlauded at their risk into the Godowne BUTIONS from the 1st January, 1878, to of the Undersigned, whones and/or from the 30th June, 1879, in Order that the the Wharves or Boats delivery may be Portion of the NET PROFITS to be Re- obtained. served for CONTRIBUTORS may be or ranged. Returns not rendered prior to the S1st UCTOBER NEXT will be adjusted by the Company, and no Claims or Alterations will be subsequently admitted.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Secretary. Hongkong, August 2, 1879.
YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO. CIATION.
NOTICE.
nol
Nanourdance with the Articles of Agree Iment, the Directors have declared a DIVIDEND to POLICYHOLDERS for the FIFTEEN MONTHS ending 31st Decem- ber 1878, of THIRTY-THREE PER CENT. ON THE NET PREMIA CONTRIBUTED, payable at our OFFICE on and after the 15th Instant.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 1 o'clock To-MORROW,
Carge remaining undelivered after the 22nd Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Bangkang, September 15, 1879. - #622
Not Responsible for Debts.
either the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the tollowing Vessele, during their say in Hongkong Harbour
NORMAN COURT, British barque, Capt. J. L. Dann.-O. & O. 8. S. Co.
ALEXANDER YEATS, Canadian ship, Capt. J. W. Dunham.-P. & 0. 8. N. 06.
ROSEBUD, British 9-m. echooner, Capt. FOLICYHOLDERS are requested to send in J. Collie. Choong Woo. particulars of their Contributions.
By Order of the Directors,
RUSSELL & Co., Agents Hongkong, May 5, 1879.
Notices to Consignees.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
ONSIGNEES of the following Cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter signature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been lauded and stored as their risk and expense.
No Fire Insurance haz been effected.
Ex Petho..
:
TWILIGHT, American ship, Capt. W. C. Watland.--Douglas, Lapraik & Co.
FRIEDRICH, German 3-m. schr., Captain La Paterson. Wieler & Co.
SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
Sept. 14, Twilight, American (ship, 1903, W. O. Watland, New York April 26, Korosine and General-DovGLAS LAPRAIE & Co.
Sept. 14, Friedrich, German three masted schooner, 294, Petersen, Newchwang Sept. 2, Peas.-WIELER & Co.
Sept. 15, Craiglands, British steamer, 709, William Smith, Salgon Sept. 7, Rios. -RUSSELL & Co.
Sept. 16, Loudoun Castle, British steamer,
1634, A. Marshall, London Aug. 2, vis porta of call, and Singapore Sept. 9, Gen- eral. ADAMSON, BELL & Co.
Sept. 15, Glenartney, British steamer, 1371, H. Auld, London Aug. 2, Malta 12,
General JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
Cocoone; from Shangbai, 5 bales Raw Suk; from Japan, 11 bales Raw Silk, and 94 bales Waste Silk.-For New York: from Shanghai, 36 bales Raw Silk,
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close :----
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, SUEZ,
AND LONDON.- Per Priam, at noon To-morrow, the
16th fast, lastead of as previously
notified,
For MANILA.—
Per Esmeralda, at 3.30 p.m. To-morrow, the 16th Instant, instead of as pre- viously notified.
For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW.
Per Douglas, at 11 30 a m., on Wednes day, the 17th inst., instead of aa previously notified,
For BANGKOK, —
Per Danube, at 1.30 p.m., on Wednesday, the 17th inst, instead of as pre- vlously notified.
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Noon-French Mall leaves for Ports of
Call and Europe, Notice of optional cargo per Glenartney
to be given before 1 p.m.
4 p.m.-Esmeralda leaves for Manila,
Auction.
Noon.-General Weekly Sale by Mr G.
R. Jammert, at his Sales Fooms.
Meetings.
No. 5051-SEPTEMber 18, 1879.
The Friends of the East." This poll- entire question of Fire apparatus and tical Society, says this American con- management
affairs,
ductor of the Japanese periodical, has Touching the inspection of boilers And been partly organized and will be sup machinery, a long period has now elapsed ported by, "General Grant, Governor since this safeguard to the public was Hennessy of Hongkong, and other gen-promised. There can be no doubt, from tlemen of prominent official and influen- what we can learn, that the wholesome tial private station." It is pleasant and check proposed is as much required as reassuring to find that no "sudden ever it was, and it will be a pity if this change in the existing condition of measure be much longer delayed. There or any "active hostility" against are doubtle many points to be con- the present system of social and political sidered, and there are many other intercourse, is proposed to be at enco, public questions awaiting solution by the taken, that, though of a revolutimary Legislature. But upon the principle of character, this association does not im- this matter all parties appear to be mediately intend to assume weapons of agreed, and if the proposal to extend a deadly description. What is at pre- the provision to all nationalities has been sent proposed by these "Friends of the settled, then the sooner the better the Bast"-poor East! she has been ap inspection becomes an official fact. parently friendless for many years, and can now only raise two or three by the Stu-side-wind of Tariff Revision-is, "to
6 pm.---Meeting of the Members of the
Hongkong Cricket Club.
9 p.m.-Meeting of Perseverance Lodge,
General Memoranda. WEDNESDAY, September 17:—
Noon.Douglas leaves for Coast Ports. 9 p.m.-Albay leaves for Amoy, dra. 3 p.m.-Fenice and Japan leave for
gapore, &a
Lot.
extend intelligence, in western countries, of the injurious principles upon which THURSDAY, September 18:-
Noon. Auction of Valuable Building eastern relations are maintained," of the burdens the East is made to endure, of "the arbitrary and aggressive policy often pursued by diplomatio delegates" -Sir Harry Parkes again, and this time as the opponent set up to be "improved off the earth" by Ulysses Grant, J. Popa
MONDAY, September 22 ;-
Goods per Zoudoun Castle undelivered
after this date subject to rent, Goods per dienartney undelivered after
this date eubject to rent. TUESDAY, September 23-
Noon-English Mail loaves for Ports Hennessy and Company, Friends of the East! and of the dishonest practices and constant violations of official rectitude
of Call and Europe. WEDNESDAY, October 1 :—
3 p.m.-American Mall leaves for Yoroby "agents who thus retard the civiliza tion they profess to impersonate." This high-climbing prospectus of a trans-
hams and San Francisco.
THURSDAY, October 16-
9 p.m.--Occidental & Oriental S. 8. Co.'scendental and unattainable project closes Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San thus:-"With this work, for the mo Francisco.
ment, they will content themselves, knowing that the names which sanction and authorize their undertaking will stand in unimpeachable evidence of their sincerity and integrity of purpose, and believing that the world's spirit of fair
THE
HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
Established A.D. 1841.
香港大藥房
A. 8. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING OHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRuaqists, IMPORTERS
OF
DRUGGISTS' BUNDEIZE, NURSERY REQUI- AITEN, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND French Patent MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS
OF
Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters.
The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876,
REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.
[SUPPLIED TO THE "CHINA MAIL."] Per E. E, A. & 0. Telegraphs Co's Line)
SINGAPORE, Soptember 14. Advices from Rangoon state that the staff of the British Mission have left Man. dalay,
LOCAL AND GENERAL
by the 17th or 18th, par M. M. ate. Tigro. The next FRENCH Mast, may be expected kem The next ENGLISH MAI may be expected hers on the 20th inst, by the P. and O. steamer Gwalior
Wn are informed by the P. & 0. Agent that the Co.'s steamer Gwalior, with the next English mail, left Singapore for Bong- kong yesterday, the 14th insh, at 10 am.
ness, humanity and honor will recognize | Tas Hongkong Agency of the Menagerien the nature and motive of their labors Maritimes ia in receipt of a telegram stat- and aid them in the achievement of their Ing that the Tigre left Saigon on Sunday aspirations."
We have already remarked seriously morning at 10 o'clock. The E. E. A. &C. upon the mistaken impressions which Telegraph Co. Inform us that she passed Mr Hennessy had caused to be made on Cape St. James at 3 p.m. yesterday. the minds of the people of Japan; but
we are tot prepared to accept this piece Wahave been favoured with a perusal of the of impudent irony as a serious statement. reply of the Secretary of State In reference As the Japan Gazette stands up for the
character and reputation of General to the Resolutions passed at the Publi Grant against being mixed up in such Meeting held in Hongkong on the 7th October skam political intrigues, it is only last. After explaining the delay in replying natural that we should have a word to and quoting the criminal statistigs of ter say about the somewhat too free use of
increase of crime there shown, taken togethe Governor Hennessy's name in this years the despatch goes on to say that the manifest absurdity. A kindly and flattering reception in Japan does not with the growing audacity of the criminal surely entail upon the guest an utter specially shown in the daring Wing Lo sacrifics of himself upon the altar of Street cutrage, may not unnaturally hav Japanese intrigue. It a sense of propriety caused a feeling of alarm to the residents constrains the guest to listen to things, Special Commission, however, he doe and to say things too, which had much
not consider necessary, and be conclude that is surely no ground for ticketing a with an assurance that any osuse for fes guest for life as the friend of the host will be removed by local action. and the enemy of "the majority of residents" of the East, simply because THE Keuter's message from Singapore, date he has been feasted and fated for a
The publication of this issue commenced better not have been listered to or said, at 8.05 p.m.
THE CHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG, MONDAY, SEPT. 15, 1879,
season. We do not hesitate to say, now yesterday (14th), would imply that Englandi that the "murder is out and the Ja-fated to have the revival of the Afghan troubl REFERRING again to the movement now panese are beginning to count their gain, and a little war with, or a salutary lesso being made in Japan towards a resump that Mr Hennessy's visit to Japan bas for, King Theshow of Burmah on hand stor tion by that Empire of her sovereign been a decided loss to that gentleman rights over foreigners within her domi- from an official point of view; and in and the same time. This Burmese busine nions, only a few further remarks may fair justice, the Japanese officials who has long been looked for, and in view of th be offered. This subject, as we have have taken advantage of the circumstance conduct of the drunken, headstrong ruler already remarked, has attracted more ought now to stay their hands. We Burmah, the wonder is that it did not arri attention than it perhaps deserved by really cannot afford to have our Govern sooner. The British Embassy, it is state reason of the strange means adopted to or's name hawked about as Director of has left the Burmese capital, and, thoug advance their views by those who regard an Association formed with, the avowed the present treaties with foreign powers object of destroying the influence of our this may not necessarily mean war, it ma as an injury to Japan. The programme Queen's Representatives in Eastern bear all the appearance of a hopeless bread of this would-be progressive party seems Empires. Governor Hennessy's power of friendly relations until we hear bett to be to adopt all the irregular and indi-ful influence may and indeed ought news.
root means within its power to agitate to be used, so far as it can be, to
this question, and to keep it persistently strengthen the hands of Her Majesty's No serious damage appears to have be before the mind of public men in and out Ministers at Peking, at Tokio, at Man- committed by the blow which we exper For AMOY, TAIWAN, AND TAMSUL of Japan. For this purpose foreign periodalay, or even at Bangkok; and we
Per Albay, at 2.80 p.m., on Wednesday, the 17th inet,, instead of a pre-
viously notified.
dicals have been started and maintained, think that the most distinct and enced here on Saturday night and Sund foreign gentlemen of varions ranks and authoritative denial of this impudent morning, although a few mishaps and o station have been ostentationaly honour-shuffle on the part of the Japanese-sidents have occurred to mark the unasa For SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND CALed and féted, and the most persistent American print should at once be given but not alarming burst of bad weather
OUTTA.—
Por Venice and Japan, at 2.30 p.m., on
Wednesday, the 17th inst.
For SWATOW.-
Per Tottung, at 5 p.m., on Wednesday, the 17th inst, instead of as pre- vlously notified.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH-PACKET. ---
and unblushing attacks have been made from the proper quarter. upon H. B. M. Representative at the Japanese Court. One of the periodicals |
have just bad. Over on the Yau-ma-ti si the north end of the publle square and t
alluded to has been specially eager in We are glad to learn that a number of side channel and kerbstone were wash this mud-bespattering warfare, and by valuable suggestions relative to the Fire away by the water running down from t this course, while certainly doing more Brigade, and the means for dealing satis hills behind. The matshed where the relig harm than good to the cause which call-factorily with fires in this Colony, are
ed it into existence, it has, by way of likely soon to be made to the Governous ceremony was held at Kowloon City w The French Contract Packet Sindh will contrast, brought effectually into reliefment by gentlemen well fitted to do so. completely blown away, and a large numb be despatched on TUESDAY, the the manly, independent character of the There are several recommendations of of images and paraphernalia destroyed. B 16th. Instant, with Mails to and bona fide foreign journals of the Sottle old standing which we should be delight neither there nor in the smaller cate through the United Kingdom and ment. In a recent issue of the weekly ed to see carried out one of which is trophes on this sids were any lives lo Europe, vid Naples; to Salgon, Straits periodical of Tokio (which is said to be that concerning fire-tanks, which was 50 The verandah of a house at the Pre Bettlements, Batavia, Burmah, Orglob, conducted by an American) there ap forcibly bought to the minds of those Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Bom-
pears a gross and open attack upon Sir concerned last Christmas The supply corner of Webster's Bazaar came do bay, Aden, Suez, and Alexandria. The usual bours will be observed in closing Harry Parkes, and the so-called co- of water is of course essential, and every between three and four o'clock in the mo
the Mails, &c.
operative system of oppression and ty thing which materially leads to this roing. No damage appears to have been di ranny of which he is said to be the sult is of the greatest importance. As to the Praya wall; and the public roads principal leader. The British Minister to administration, the services of damaged to the very slightest extent on is there described as at the head of a thoroughly efficient Fire-master take first Two small land slips took-place, one n "conspiracy against Japanese liberties," rank. Nothing has occurred during the
MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET, The Britlah Contract Packet Indus will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 23rd Instant, with Malls to and
through the United Kingdom and
and as "the living instrument of Eng- last pine months to change our opinion St Paul's College, and the other bel land's worst policy," while the enda to on that score. A good Engineer comes Baxter Hause. The rainfall yesterday Europe via Brindisi or Southampton; be accomplished by the party thus vigor next; and there has always been a difinches, and today 6.83 inches, i. e. fo to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, ously represented are gracefully set out ficulty in retaining the services of ten inches for two days. The whole s Burmah, Ceylon, India, Aden, Egypt, to be the immediate resumption of the competent man to do this duty. Ac Malta, and Gibraltar.
N.B.This Packet carries no mails for the
Australian Colonies, E. or 5. Africa,
nor for Mauritius.
..............I parcel Samples, from Suez 17, Aden 23, and Singapore Sept. 3 MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES FACKET, M (in diamond)} Shanghal Menara Tata & Co., 1 parcel Tes Musters,
from Shanghai.
Ex Iraouaddy. WM's (in diamond) § No. 38, 1 case Wool- ......lens, from London,
MF (in diamond)) No. 39, 1 case Ho- siery, from Lidon,
J
H
ME 1 cask Wine, from Marseilles.
PG
PB
Maak Brandy, from Marseilles. Rev, F. Sainz, 1 parcel Relics, from Mar
G. px CHAMPEAUX,
seiller
Agent. Hongkong, September 10, 1879,
Sept. 15, Ajos, British steamer, 1524, Scott, Liverpool July 30, vis ports of call, ......... and Singapore Sept. 9, General-BUTTER FIELD & SWIRE.
DEPARTURES.
Sept. 14, H.M.S. Egeria, for Hoihow. 15, Ningpe, for Shanghai.
CLEARED. Prosperity, for Bangkok Ernst, for Newchwang. Albay, for Amey, &e. Vesta, for Newchwang, Tottung, for Swatow." Sir Lancelot, for Foochow -Priam, for London, &o, Echo, for Nowchyang.
The United States Mail Packet City of
Peking, will be despatched on WED
tariff rights which the British Minister cording to present arrangements, the may be best described as a good stiff bl thieves in the night." The vindictive is paid only a small malary, and is of proaching a typhoon in it. and his accomplices stole away, like gentleman who undertakes these duties with heavy rains, but with nothing personal attack upon Sir Harry which course angaged in other employment. The following figures show the direct accompanies this diatribe is useful only There is always the possibility also of and force of the wind at the Peak dur as an additional colouring,IN
his services being diverted to other the last two days, Unfortunately, however, for decent places; and it would be more satisfactory
B. till noon the m
NESDAY, the 1st October, with Malls appearances, the article which follows, were this department of the Fire Bri. Saturday from up to to-day at no
for Japan, San Francisco, the United States, Canada, Honolulu, Peru, de which will be closed as follows-
2.16 F.M.Registry ceases.
to which the above-quoted effort is merely gade under a Government Officer. It was with a force of from 6 to 8; by an introduction, is that which we pub has occurred to us that, in view of the o'clock it intressed to 7-9, and maintai lished a few days since under the head speedy appointment of an official Inspec- the same force till evening. Yesterday ing of Friends of the East." The stage tor of Boilers and Machinery of steamers, day the force war 7 to 9, E.S.E from manager is here greatly at fault, as all these two positions might fairly be
2,80 P.M.-Post-Office closes, but Letters his machinery has been laid bare, and merged into one Now that athiya morn to p.m. and E, after that. This mo the play is stripped of all its romance, engine has arrived, and Government ing it had come down to 6 to 1, and by "The opportune conjunction, in this stean-launches are to be built (they o'clock to 4-6. The following are the re part of the world, of certain eminent ought to have been in working order by ings of the barometer at the Harbour men who are avowedly animated by this time), these combined duties would tar's Office different feelings toward eastern Govern- fully occupy the attention of a hard- ments and people from those declared by working and industrious official. We 20.70 at 1 o'clock; 29,77 at 3 o'clock, the majority of residents" has suggested offer the suggestion to His Excellency 20.75 at 4, 29.781 at 0, 29.78; at 6, 20 oel the formation of an association called the Governor, in his consideration of the The thermometer 80 at 3 o'clock was dow
(except for Non-Union Counties) may be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 18 cents extra Postage until the time of departure, Correspondence for Non-Union West Indies (except the Bahamas and Hayti), Monte Video, Faraguay, and Uruguay cannot be sent by this route. Hongkong, September 11, 1879,
On the 13th the Barometer aho