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statement that we call attention to the paragraph, but simply because the latter holds out the possibility of Mr Parnell being amongst those mentioned as arrested.
Bra lapsus pennae the death of the Chief Engineer of the Conquest was attributed, in -our last night's paper, to cholera; it should have been smallpox, as was evident from
the context.
THE CHINA MAIL.
early yet to enter into the question of whore por oar will vary according to the state of the For example, on a smooth day, an Mr Hennessy's successor will come from water. and who he will be. The present Governor allowanos of 16 seconds between a four-oar will leave behind him, if he goes as soon as and a six-oar may be correct; but let the this line of promotion would necessarily water be rough, and double the allowance plans, some in truth quite in embryo. The there could not be a race for each descrip- indicate, a large number of imperfected will barely be sufficient. It is a pity that interests of the criminal Chinese may enter tion of boat. But whore would the time by these schemes not being carried out, but honoured "Ole Ole Custom" be P those who look the whole question of the present position and importance of this Colony, the future that is before her, bold- ly in the fase, may find advantages in the coume of events hore foreshadowed which
Chinese fellow-sabjects.
LATE TELEGRAMS.
MAN FOUND DROWNED, INQUEST.
An inquest was held this afternoon (6th), at the Government Civil Hospital, before the Coroner, C. V. Creagh, Esq., and the C. Ray, A. Womyss, and his Vale, jam following gentlemen as a jury: Messrs E. vegni, on the body of a Chinese male, name unknown.
P. C. No. 141, Chan Akon, stated that about 8 o'clock yesterday morning he found the body losting in the harbour opposite Bowrington, Praya East. He had it re- moved to the Civil Hospital.
Dr. Wharry, Superintendent of the Go- was brought to the hospital yesterday morning about half-past 10 o'clock. It bad been dead about two days. It was that of a Chinees malo about twenty-five years of age and fairly nourished. On count of its
Deores of Heaven, with what Carlyle has] try that estranges him so much? Is it the writton of the "Divine Idea which lies want of wisdom, knowledge, of honesty, of beneath the appearances of things." Convirtue? Tako two ordinary men on the fusius said At thirty my studies were streets, ono European and the other a China- finished; at forty I had no more doubts; at man. Open up their spiritual nature if fiff)." Compare with this, "the Centre of little wisdom or virtue in the one as in the fifty. I then knew the Will of Heaven (that were possible and I fancy you would see as much greediness and duplicity, and as
Indifference"--and the "Everlasting Yea" other. What is it then that makes it per- in the History of Herr Prof. Teufelsdroob sible for you to eat your victuals with the in Sartor Resartus.
one and, if need be, to sleep on the same II. The Chun-tzu, or the superior man, couch with him, and not with the other? which occurs so often in the sayings of Con- Is it not even refinement, manners, or Zä facius, would, translated into the language() that makes all the difference? Take of Carlyle, be the Hero or the heroic man; the first white-shirted fellow you meet,
flunkey of the Scotch ponds with the valet philosopher.
III. Among minor points may be noted what they both say, of "Silence," of Sincerity," of "Foliteness". (). The
at all." *What shall we have then to
did not speak." The Mastor answered: record," said a disciple, if the Master "Does Heaven speak? The seasons ran their course and all things are born, yet with a look which we can well imagine. Is not this what the Scotch philosophor
A FIBE broke out 'this evening about outweigh those little hardships to our which he said he believed the prossat.vernment Civil Hospital, stated, the body while the sian in of the Chinese, corres with kid gloves on his hands and ere-glass
o'clock in a house in East Street a fow
doors above upper Lascar Row. The whole of the Government Engines, both steam and inaural, turned out under Buperin.
THE Straits Times of the 28th ult. contains the following:
The Troopship Orantes, with the 2nd Battalian of the 3rd Buffs on board, arrived
has not yet been decided when the Buffa
London, Nov. 11-At the annual banquet given by the Lord Mayor at Guildhall last night, Lord Beaconsfield made a speech in
revival of trade to be real because it was universal. With reference to the unsettled. state of Ireland, he said that the Govern ment was anxiously watching affairs there, and added that the Irish had never appealed England in vain had they-a-grievance eribed the late operations in Afghanistan us a series of brilliant auccesses. Our frontier had been secured and the supremacy of our arms maintained and Dritish influence in Central Asia established. The massacre of
on his nose, as he trips along. You know that in his heart there is not one partiole woman drop her umbrella and you won him of honour or purity; yet let a well-dressed haston forward to pick it up and gracefully
occasions allow him to take your sister or
the carriage, while on the other hand you feel it difficult even to ask the Chinaman,
daughter down to dinner or hand her to
tendent Creagh, with their hose reela and this forenoon somewhat unexpectedly. It which required redress, His lordship dee- having been in the water the eyelids had Muster said, "I would I had not to speak present it to her. You will probably on ladders. There were also several hand-will land, and the date of the departure of engines belonging to private companies, the Orontes with the 74th Highlanders has not been fixed. It is supposed, however, The fire extended in an easterly direction that she will stay here for a few days. from the back of the buildinga until it caught a Malay Boarding house on which The French bave it in sontemplation to it seemed to secure a thorough hold. It is discontinue their present system of capital calamity which was unavoidable, because it and personal enquiries, to find the relatives does Heaven speak ?" looking upwards know him to he, to your drawing-room and
not, however, likely to spread. There was an abundant supply of water from a hydrant In the immediate vicinity, and four or five engines were quickly at work, the others remaining in reserve in case of need. The locality is crowded and thickly populated
-
punishment by the guilloting, and to adopt electricity as a preferable means of disposing A severe shock of condamned criminals. would result in instantaneous death. It is expected that a Bill providing for the change will be brought before the French Chamber during its next session, THE eorrespondent of the Indian Daily
items of Mail news, says:
heen nibbled by fish. There are no other marka on the body, and from the external appearances he concluded that death had resulted from drowning.
The Police, it was proved, had made and yodeavour, by means of printed notices of the deceased, but without success.
Verdiet, "Found drowned."
CONFUCIUS AND CARLYLE. (Communicated.)
This day (Dec. 4) is a memorable day in the Calendar of this country. It is the birth-
however honest and amiable a man you may introduce him to your family.
But at the time of Confucius, the Li 禮
might have said? Indeed a story somewhat was almost spoken together with Fo
similar to this is told of Carlyle.
(4) or Music, and the Music and Cere-
and asd havoc would be the result but for News at Bombay, telegraphing the latest ever, he said, essential that England should day of its great Teacher, Kung-futzu i.e. Piety," as some beads filled with water bave European man of culture prides himself on
A
the strenuous oxertions of the several fire brigades who mastered in good force. party of Blue Jackets and Marines, under Lieat, Carrow and Mr. Cullinane, from the Victor Fmanuel, appeared on
the ground about kalf an hour after the alarm had been given, The Blue Jackets were set to work to pull down the shutters and
"The Government have put out distinct feelers as to escaping war with Batmah. First the Times had a leader distinctly denying the necessity for war. On the heels of this followed similar declarations in other
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London papers, too distinct to leave any doubt as to their origin. is a strong wish to close this era of wars, and a new policy certainly will follow the Liberals to power. The demand is general ckequer. There is no longer any secret that Lord Beaconsfield's policy will be reversed."
the British Embassy at Kubul was a dark was due to treachery. His lordship then defended in the warmest manuer the Viceroy of India, whom he eulogised for his great sagacity and resources, and governing cap Boities. With reference to European po- lities, his lordsbip said he believed that the peace of Europe would be maintained for a long period, because all the Great Powers recognised the necessity of it. It was, how- maintain her position in the Councils of Europe, otherwise he regarded war probable. His lordship made no allusion in his speech either to Turkish affairs, the future policy in Afghanistan. rumoured dissolution of Parliament, or our
St. Petersburg, Nov. 10.-Prince Dol-year. The master said: "The wise have goroukoff, the Commander of the Russian gladness and the virtuous (live long] force at Dengiltepe, has been recalicd.
to old age." But it is not any idle purpose St. Petersburg, Nov. 12.-The Russian, press interpret the speech of Lord Beacons. that prompts us to note. this remarkable field at the Guildhall in a pacific sense, ia coincidence. Mencius said Sun was
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our master Kung, holy Teacher of ancient times. Strangely enough it is also, the birth-day of Thomas Carlyle, surely also a
great Teacher, who this day attains his 84th
IV. Hero-Worship. Read the conduct and words of his disciples towards the Sage, monies may be compared with what in and that of this Sage himself towards the Europe is called Esthetics or the Fine asked to express in one word what is called pride himself on his knowledge of the ancient sago Emperors. Indeed if I were Arts. At that time a gentleman would Confucianiam, I would say, not, "Filial Music and Ceremonies" as the modern conceived it and spread abroad, but over his taste in the Fine Arts and Esthetics. this," Hero-Worship:" the only creed, To a European reader it may seem strange says Carlyle, which will never become that grave statesmen and ministers and princes should have long discussions on the obsolete or be superseded.
V. The Divine Right of Kings and, in nature of the cap that should be worn on fact, the whole theory of Government a certain sacrifice. But let him think theory somewhat different from the Con- for a moment how many volumes at present stitutional.
lie in Earope on a few mutilated, naked works, has often expressed what he con- Etruscan Architecture on Beauty. Let him VI. Carlyle, particularly in his later stone gods and goddesses, on Guthio, Grecian ceives a Nation's History-a Nation's Bible go to a Royal Academy Exhibition and hear -as in fact what a Natior's Literature the remarks made there. Then he will be should be. Now the Chinese Bible compiled able to conocive what the Chinese of Con-
Ceremonies" and "Soience."
wood-work of the verandahs opposite, and for Mr. Gladstone as Chancellor of the Ex-view of the forthcoming elections in Great born in Chu-fung and died in Ming by Confucius, contains "History" "Peetry" fucias' time have to say of "Music and
the Marines, who were under arms, were posted so as to prevent crowding on the men at work on the engines. The fire is still burning (6.30 p.m.), but is well in hand and not likely to do more than destroy
about half a dozen house,
THE Tesignation of Sir Arthur E. Kennedy, K.C.M.G., the Governor of Hongkong previous to Mr Hennessy, and for the last two years and-a-half the Governor of Queensland, is probably in the hands of Hor Majesty by this time.
In February next there will be five Sun- days. This fact occurs but three times in e century. Thus, after 1850 we shall have to wait until 1920 before the shortest month in the year can again boast of five Sundays.
ROWING PROSPECTS.
Mr
Britain,
Simia, Nov. 13.-The Bala Hissar ia tino: Wan Wang was born in Chon, and being rapidly dismantled, and destruction of died in Pei-ying. Those regions were the gunpowder has commenced, suficient removed from each other more than a being kept to meet requirements, General Baker on the 8th surrounded the fadiki thousand ; and the age of the one after village in the Chardeh valley, and between that of the other was more than a thousand forty and fifty soldiers were made prisoners. Information has been received of the where abouts of sixty more. A quantity of arms was found there, a heavy fine of.gruin being inflicted on the village. From Kurram, it is reported that the Chakmaniers have sub- mitted to our terms.
VII. Lastly, what they both did not speak of, is also remarkable. "The Master did not speak of Heaven, he did speak of the Nature of Man" Carlyle loves to quote the words of Kant on those things which struck him with awe, the more he contemplated them, der bestirnte Himmel und das mora lische Wesen des Menschen
Ceremonies."
But we have to note the different altitudes which each of these teachers assumos to- wards this-Li Fo
or Asthetics
and Fine Arts
As we have said the character of his teaching was more. con- structive, affirmative, so we see that Con- fucias not only looked favourably upon the
Con
But
A very
years. But the principles of their teach ing were one, like the two halves of a seal.” Indeed the teaching of such men
We have here indicated only the few sthetios and Fine Arts of his Time, bat striking points the reader will find in himself strove to learn them and to teach them During the week the various crews have
must necessarily be the same, only in many both the Sages; many sentences almost iden- to others; so much so that he was often ridi been in daily practice, and as they have
cases the dialect or the symbols with which tical in expression which we have not room culed as the man of Ceremonies. On the been in training for the past fortnight,
St. Petersburg, Nov. 13.It is proposed they express themselves are different. For here to transcribo. As we have said, the other hand those who have read Carlyle's to construct a railway between Orenburg.
teachings both spring from the same root, writings know his opinion of art and the some idea enn be formed of their respective Tashkand, and the Indian-Russian frontier. Truth is one; and the different representa (Tao), and must necessarily be the satao.
Fine Arts in general, Among the windy With great regret merits. For the Chairman's Gup the event The Grand Duke Alexander visita Vienna tions which the Teachers of Humanity in But we must here remark that the usual Guspels addressed to our poor Nineteenta we learn that Sir Arthur has had a partial
at the invitation of the Emperor of Austria. differents ages give of it are only different writings of Confucius as indeed of any true Art." Or read his piece on the opera, t method of reading and understanding the Century, there are few londer than this of strokeĵof paralysis and has been ordered may at present be considered open,
Constantinople, Nov. 4.-The Sultan has home. It is extremely improbable, we be Wingrove having preferred histrionic to declared to Sir H. Layard that his ministry in that they are views of the same seen from books, can never lead to any result. It is is howover the immense shame and unvera- aquatic honours has relinquished his seat has submitted a scheme for immediate re- different points, manifestations of the same, common to hear that the teachings of Con- cities and empty discussions on this Art and Hove, that he will return to the Colonies to us bow' in the Sylph. The stroke thereof, forme in Asia Minor, but saya that his which appeared under different circumstances. also many lamentable errors; i.e. to say whose character, as we have said, is rather fucius contain many beautiful truths but Fine Art that makes the irritated Sage, finish his term, and if the position he now (and for the matter of that the occupant of authority would be weakened, if it appeared To borrow the phraseology of Chung Yung there are detached maxime good and others the Destroyer of Shams, so impatient with
the after thwart of the Victoria), have been that the not was 'ictated by England. holds be declared vacant, Mr Hennonsy, we gazed wistfully after in the Lyeemoon Pass by London, Nov. 15.-The Duke of Argyll, we would say, the Tav () must be and bad as in a basket of plams, which we must it, and to refuse to recognise its claims at are glad to be told, is the first on the list for their deserted crews, wandering disconsolate in a speech at Leeds, said he was opposed is for ever the same or is is not Tao, and pick out and select. Now we must email. But that he is not blind to what worth
along Murray Pier, as sheep having no to the policy of absolute non-intervention,
phatically question this method of under- there lice in this Art might be inferred from promotion. Nobody here will grudge bin shepherd. But the inevitable and un- and would refuse to allow Russia to take only the Chise() or doctrine can be dif- standing the teachings of such men as Con- his admiration for Gothe whose whole life that advancemeat in the Colonial Service to answerable explanation will readily suggest Afghanistan. Russia was naablo to attack ferent. But what we have to remark in the fucius has to be classed amongst. In that was spent in its service (Kunst.) which bis unquestioning obedience of itself to any Colonist of 2 month's stand-India without the aid of Persia. He denied teachings of these two Teachers, is that not manner, books like Rochefoucault's maxims fucius often spoke of the influence of
or Sunday School precepts might be read. the Zi () on the rulers of men. Downing Strest no doubt entitles him in, ing, that the "Ole Ole Custom" "rules the that the war with Afghanistan was owing the eyes of those who dispanse favours roost" from Government House to the Post to the reception of the Russian mission at only the truths which they teach are the But the doctrines and teaching of men like here is what may be considered Carlyle's there. In the Government of the Colony Rait. Whether the motto will hold good Kabul, and said that the British Govern- same, but the manner in which they Confucius are one spring from one Root to which it is probable that Mr Hennessy on the 19th and 20th of this moon remains ment had all along determined to quarrel set forth these truths seems to be remark-else false at the root. The Master said: An immense endowment is this Polite-
(Tao); and must be true from the root, or definition of this I ). He say will be removed, he will be assisted by in the womb of the future.
with Shere Ali. He characterised the an Executive Council, composed of the
The performances of the Leila, as a boat, Afghan policy of the Government as cruel ably similar, the language aften almost My doctrine is that of an all-embracing ness, if you consider it well! responsible ministers of the Crown. The have been disappointing. No crow we have and base and gave it as his opinion that the identical, the views of our Existence and Unity." We say therefore that in any great and indispensable help to whatever Legislature is formed of two Elousea of seen in her do her justice,nor are they at massacre of the British embassy at Kabul the principles of our duty as taught by which judged in the way that one judges Indeed it springs from them all. (its sourass, way to understand those detached sayings other faculties of Kingship a man may have. Parliament, the Legislativo Connell or the present sufficiently "together" to sit her. was owing to the persistent obstinacy of the Upper House, and the Lower House or In other words she requires a crew of Government. In conclusion, he said that them, the same.
of Rochefoucault's or Sunday School maxims, every kingly (Chun to-faculty Legislative Assembly. The members of "watermen," of which she only possesses the policy of the Government was attended It is perhaps but an idle occupation to note
are poor enough platitudes and truisms-oné the Council are nominated by the Go-two, in her stroke and bow. The Thistle with failure in Europe and dishonour in resemblances and find parallela, however reverent Tsu-Kung said to some one who natural skin and visible sanotion, index and must get a glimpse of this Unity. The lying in you); and is as the beautiful vernor, and bold their offices for life. The has been out with her Chairman's crew Asin.
outcome of them all. No King can rule. members of the Legislative Assembly are pretty regularly. Stroke has been giving Mr Forster also made a speech at Leeds striking those may be. Fain would we would sot him above his master:-"To use elected by the suffrages of the people. his No. 2 plenty of work, and with advant- yesterday, in which he said it was impas- rather, could we bat, to the furthest make all only taches to the shoulders. One really have it. In the crudo what we call the illustration of the wall of a house. My without it; none but potential Kings con There is no property qualification required age but No. 3, though painstaking, issible to keep the British troops in Afghanis the teachings of these teachers known to may look over and see what there is in the unbred or orson form, all men of Genius for membership in either branch of the weak for the place, nor does "form" come tan without annexing the country. The Legislature. The voting for members of to his assistance. No. 2 in the Fictoria real danger, he said, to India was not the reader, so that he may be led to go to house. The wall of my master is many fect have it; but see what it avails some of the Assembly is by ballot. The franchise is rowing well, and sets a landable example the approach of Russia, but the burden of them himself. But we would perhaps run a high. If one do not find the door and enter them--your Samuel Johnson for instanco→→ is on the most liberal footing, every man
in reaching well out, and rowing with a taxation and discontent engendered there at risk if not the certainty of ridicule, were by it, he will not see the beauties inside the in that crude form, who was so rich in it of 21 years, who has resided as much as straight back, a somewhat rara avis in by. He deprecated burdening India with we to express it as our opinion, at this moment ancestral temple, and the hundred officers in too in that crude way.” six months in one locality, having a vote. Hongkong. The best race of the meeting, the cost of the Afghan war.
when China is so vehemently called upon to their rich array." "And there are probably or freehold, or a licence to depastare lards mises to be that for the International Cup, the rumour that negociations were in pro- Literature of this Country which Europe stand the dogmatism of the Chinese scholars Persons having property, either leasebold as we pointed out the other day, still pro-
The semi-official Agence Russe contradicts take lessons from Europe, that there are les- few," added he, "who find the door." If sons in the History and Baored doctrines in the we keep this in mind, we can well under- from the Government in any electoral dia. Mr Woodia has most wisely taken his gress for the settlement of Anglo-Russian might learn not without advantage and pro- with regard to the least important sayings trlet in which they do not reside, have the Chairman's bow, in place of Mr Ritobie, relations in Central Asia,
fit. But in these days when everything, of the Master, or the plenary-inspiration- right of a vote in any district in which who somehow falls short of that excellence such property may be situated, as well as of which he gave promise. A twelve-stone
oven Religion and Philosophy is tested by men of the West. What do they mean? in the district for which they claim as
monstrewing" in a crank orait like the
results, the inquirer into Chinese Literature Even this, that overy truth taught by the realdents. In the Upper Chamber of the Leis is liable to disturb her equilibrium,
might hesitate and doubt, when he geos the Master, or contained in the Bible, does not actual state of this Country. But he ought stand alone, detached, but is connected and Legislature there are at present 23 mem-
As at present constituted the English" bern, including the President of the Council. will form a good craw, and if they can
to be assured that, whatever good there yet springs from one rout; and you cannot The Lower House has 43 members, each sit their boat, will make a race of it.
remains among the Chinese, they surely and question the one without questioning the representing one electoral district. The Were the race to be rowed to-day the
verily owe to the teachings of their Bages, or root or Unity upon which it and all other most northerly district in the Colony, "Irish" would win casily, but there re-
oven that the black-haired people still exists truths is the system are founded. It is Somerset, is as yet unrepresented. mains another fortnight before the race,
as a people and are not swept away from the only when they themselves do not under- contains only 101 male adults, according and bow and stroke of the Hibernians are
face of the Earth. At this moment strange stand the root (Tao), and cannot separate to the census of May 1st, 1876, exclusive of somewhat fine, and must be let off, now
doctrines and beliefs and disbeliefs are our the spirit from the outward form and letter, Chinese and Polynesians, who are not pos. and again. The Irish are the only crow at
rent in Europe, strange theories of Govern- bat blindly bind themselves and others to sessed of the franchise. Queensland becaine prezent "together." Bow has developed in country from anarchy and barbarism, secur ment or rather of No-government, of Morali- those latter, it is then we give them the a colony in 1859, the territory having been to a neat oarsman, hardworking and con- ing peace, developing trade, industry, andy, of Religion; but there are not wanting wise name of pedants, dogmatisers and other then separated from New South Wales soientious; Mr Holliday does a power of education, and local self government. Such men who stand shove the multitude,, who harsh names. In the retirement of Sir Arthur Kennedy, work, and Mr Murphy has certainly im-results proved the injustice and partialitysten not to the "temporary noiges," but
But to return. As we have noted the before whom a bright future in the service proved, though he still is the weak! point of those seeing nothing in India but the consult the "silent oranle," these men have resemblances in the teachings of these! of the Colonies was, as everyone thoroughly in the boat. Mr Travers is rowing much defects of British administration. Dr. Hundeolared and are declaring with emphasis, believed, in store, the Government loses a the same: he does not row long enough, and ter urged the further recognition of the with vehemence, with sadness and grandeur, two Masters, it may be as well to re- mark their differences One great differ- quiet, honest-dealing conscientious, hard-feathers often under water, & fault fraught natives, not only in administration but in a liefs are now and for ever false and must ence meets one at the outset in the shar working, independent and yet popular with fatal results in anything like rough political direction. He hoped for the time lead to certain rain, at the head of these acter of their teachings, It is that the servant, and the Colonial Service is de-. water.
when there would be a Representativo
one is more constructive, afirmative and. prived of an able, well-trained, otpable, For the American Cup we hear of two Council of natives of India who would assist stands the Philosopher of Chelsen. sensible and personally likeable Governor
Grows having been formed, and the race the Viceroy like the Vice-regal Council.
It was a time very similar to this that the positive, while the other is more dextractive and negative. It is more as a Great Destroyer. who possesses that great desideratum in all should afford good sport. A Bervice boat has
London, Nov. 24. Sir Garnet Wolseley Eastera philosopher (Confucius) was born, we officials,-an earnest desire to establish in entered against the Victoria Club-
are told?"The World was beginning to of Shams that the stern Scotch philoso- has stormed Secoooeni's stronghold. Affairs desay, the principles of the ancient Kings pher appears to us than as a constructor ́ ́bimseti a reward to them that do well and
in the Transvaal are leas threatening.
London, Nov. 27,-Mr Gladstone and the were forgotten. Wild doctrines and deeds of any distinct doctrines or beliefs. It is while vehemently denying and denouncing Earl of Dalkeith have spoken in favour of of violence were rife, idle vagrant scholars the false that Carlyle asserts and affirms the the loosl autonomy of Ireland.
wander about preaching the one and among
SERVICE CREW.
V. R. C.
1 Lt. Bennett, 27th Regt. 1 Mr Dauma. 3 L. Murphy, 2. 2 Mr Falconer.<s
8 Lt. Coker, Rá
3 Mr Holliday, Lt. Friend, R.. (Stroke). MrTravera (Stroke).
As regards the soulling, no one will give
St. Petersburg, Nov. 15.-The Golos au- nounges that the Forte has empowered the vessels of these Powers who are undesirous of British domination in Turkey to enter the
Sea of Marmora.
General Tergukasoff has returned to Tobikislar.
Scurvy prevails among the Russian troops composing the Tekke Turcoman expedition.
London, Nov. 15.-Dr. Hunter has deli- vered two lectures in Edinburgh during which he said that the benefits of British rule in India were the redeeming of the
Police Intelligence. (Before the Hon. G. B. Plunket), Saturday, Dec. 8.
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A DRUNKEN LOAFER.
that such deatrines, such creeds, such be-
the princes and people the other was of com- true, whereas on the other hand Confucius devoted himself to restore the holy doctrines mon occurrence.” Confusius foared the re- sult of all this and wrote "The Spring and of the ancient kings, in compiling the holy Autumn," a work which, in object and pur- Capons or Seriptures as we have seen, and port, might be compared with the "History in establishing and fixing the Cerem-" of the French Revolution;" both histories or onies. Does the reader know what this records of anarchy. It was also a period of great activity then as now in Europe; but the wise saw everywhere confusion and
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"Rules of Propriety" "Ceremonies" &c.
Chias Sugar Refining Co., $169 and served uninterruptedly during the Irish Purse," and Mr Woodin should secure the Thomas King, 35, an American engi.
Ohinese Imperial Loan of 1874, nominal. famine, as inspector under Sir John Burs "Seniors."? Fraction for the "Juniors" neer, unemployed, admitted being druukanarchy or the beginning of greater anarchy When Confucius was asked be answered:-
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of 1877, do goyne's relief commissioner; and subse seems to culminate every evening in some and incapable in Tank Lane yesterday which to the multitude appeared as so many- quently as inspector of poor laws, till the would-be Sadler swimming for his life somo- evening, and having been five times pre-signs and symptoms of progress and pros translation into European language is the
Temperature. office was abolished in 1861; he was a where hear the Flagship. Did the V. R. C. viously convicted during the last two years, perity. How interesting and instructive Latin nores, manners, moralities. Indeed all pointed governor of the "Gambia," and possess a Captain, none of the aforesaid was ordered to find two suretion in 10 would be a History of that period known in manners, moralities, olvilities, courtesies, (aken at Messrs Falconer & Co.'s Premiss, trazaferred to Sierra Leone in 1852, a young gentlemen would be allowed to take each for his good behaviour or to be im Chinese history as the Chun Uhiu, Lich Kuo,ohivalries, dignities, ceremonies, aesthetics,
Queen's Road) could there be found some one who would refinement, nay Religion itself, so far as its pointed consul-general of the adjoining out the new sculling boats: they are wel-prisoned for three months,
undertake to understand it rightly and sat outward form is regarded, all is founded
HONGKONG, December 6. Sherbro County, in 1864; and removed come to risk their own lives, but not to
it in any European language. Europe would on this La': it is the general name for all of BAROMETER 9 A.M.... in the same year to the government of damage Club property.
30.250. The officers of the Fleet are in prac Western Australia ; administered the latter
3139) Fun At, 20, a coolls, charged with being see there the beginning, the progress and them. Well might the Mastersay, great government without interruption till Fete to row the Iron Duke. Amongst in unlawful possession of two side channel and of the orisis which she is undergoing at question indeed!" Its root however may be bruary, 1862 created Companion of the the arow we noticed Commander Annesley, bridges, raid that on stopping on to one of the this moment. But for such undertaking it said to be reverence" (the ehrfurcht of Bath in 1863; appointed governor of Lieut. Thomas, and Lieut. Moody. Having bridges a nail ran into his foot, and he took would require a head with superior brains and Goethe). It is perhaps the best term with Vancouver's Island, November, 1883; the advantage of daily practice, they should up the two bridges for the purpose of not a skull filled with Hebrew Iumber only. which to define the word Civilization. But to governor of the West Africa Settlements, Win,
driving in the nails for fear some one else But to come to the points of resemblance explain or discuss the meaning of this L, even November, 16671 governor of Hongkong The much-vexed question of the time might also get his foot tora. He admitted which we can here only indicate, we would if we could, would lead us too far from our object. We will only ask the reader who 1872, and governor of Queensland, 1877, allowance for care militates much against a former conviction of larmony of clothing, note as follows: He was made a K. Bech. 1887 OMG the interent taken in the races for inrigged He was sentenced to two months imprison
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