No. 5531-APRIL 5, 1881]
specially-converted buildings; and if the! restrictive regulations tond to sause incon- venience, that disadvantage must in est against the common safety thus suured
"Our now friend," says Carlyle in his Past and Presunt, "the Emperor of China is
of three million mou; who do al Pontiff hvo and work these many centuries now authentically patronisti by Heaven so
THE CHINA MAIL.
the theft, and sentenced to be imprisoned his orderlies who refused to drink with him, for six months with hari labour.
and was in turn killed by some of the re latives of the murdered men. Gal Mulam- DRUNK AND DISORDERLY.,
ROD
Wan Aui, 40, eòolio;. was charged med Khan is still at Nahr-I Sarkar, is weather may be in the opaning of the tea not now exist will be called into being. It will, however, he the duty of the Potige and therefore must have some, religion' of being drunk and dornaging property, vainen also left Grishk. Hu reports that maritet somewhat later than usual
to see that the kerosine owned by Chinese traders and shopkeepers shall be treated with equal striataces, as there is no doubt that this Colony owes much of the loss caused by fires to the cureless storage of this oil. Much has already been close, we have reason to believe, in this direction, but much yet remalus; and while the foreign merolient in rightly impelled to take the precautionary measures which the law die
a
a
far
SHANGHAI CHAMBER OF COM MERCE
will consequently be larger, and of a finor All these things will be useful, and in nearly Bales: 1,700 piculs. Stook: 1,400 picuts. Tho every case the Exhibition will probably bo Tai Woo is quoted at $7.95 a 28.00 in mate, quality and more delicato favour. only injurique effect of our recent winter followed by orders, and a trade that doesnd 89.20 a 98.95 in laxes. Sales: nil. Stock 20,000 piculs. Old Tai Wo in
87.76 in
ánd mata, For the reasons we have given, the plans quoted at 87.66 a proptorere kooping quiet in expectation H. M. S. Sheldrake loft us, to the regret and promises of the promoters of the lixhibi-110 $8.00 in boxes, Sales: nil. Stock: kind. This Emperor Pontif has, in fact, about 82.50 on the 4th inst. Defendant of the decision of Governmust regarding of everybody, for Shanghai, on the 15th tion are undoubtedly good, and we trust 2,100 picule. Cassia Buds, 813 por pioul religious holiof of certain lows of Heaven; went to the Kwang-long long in Praya Kandaliar. Aubiar Khan of Tiwara is at instant, and her gallant crew carried away that the Chinese and other authorities may Sales: 300 piculs Stock: 150 picuts.
meritorious project.
phor, $21.00 a 822.00 per picul, packed. observes, with a roligious vigour, his three West, and struck the glass door, breaking Sichup, waiting his opportunity to rise with them our best wishes for their be induced to accord help and favour to the Alum, $1.50 a $1.60 per pioul Cam SUNDRIES.---Fire Cmckers, 72 a 77 cents The anal meating of the subscribers for
per box for Gowqua's No. gold chop thousand punctualitica,' given out by men fourteen panes of glass; he appeared to be against Ayub. It is said that the Amir las happiness. of insight, Bone sixty generations since, as druik. Defendant admitted having been senta force of 1,300 Khansadars to Ghazni.
Vermilion, 830.00 per box Matting, Fine a logible transcript of the same the drank, and was fined 1, and ordered to The weather is warm and showery. Pro- the church was held at the Club last even- and exhaustive report of the past history
contract, White 4/4, 114 conte, 5/4, 13 ing Horven do seem to say, not totally an in- pay sh.60 to complain, in default to be sets of the crops excellent. Prices falling, with Dr Bogg in the chair. An ablo
The annual general meeting of the conts, 64, 16 conte, per yard Red Check, correct one. He has not a ritual for
March 14.-The whole of the Amir's and present position of the church was read members of the Shanghai Chamber of 4/4, 13 cents, 5/4, 15 cents, 6/4, 174 cents this Emperor Fantiff, believes, it is likeliest,
family, which were left behind by him in his by the indefatigable and honorary treasurer, with the old monks that Labour is Worship. His most public act of Worship, it appears,
departure from Tashkend, have now joined hir Hugh Ramsay. After a brief discussion Our was held at the Chamber's Double Ert Imperial, white 44, 14 him in Kabul.
f ways and means, it was decided to slightly oflices this afternoon (24th) There were
present Mesare F. B. Forbca, J. M. Rin-cents, 54, 173 cents, 6/4, 201 cente, Red is the drawing solemnly at a certain day
Check, 44, 18 cen
ceata, 6/4, 183 conte, March 15The Government of India increase the charge for pews and sitting qur, J. G. Purdion, E. H. Lavors, A 213 canta, por yard: Cargo Cinger in Byrup, on the green bosom of our Mother Earth,
L. when the Heavens after dead black winter,
has decided to reorganise the system under to meet additional expenditurs. A vote of MeLool, A. Gultzow, W. H
Stem $6.76 Cargo (Manloong) 89.65. have with distinct red furrow with
distributed to the press through the Prese resolution to re-engage the sorvices of the The chairman, Mr F. B. Forbes, in pre-Yong Stem 85.40, por case of 6. Jare. Soy Comunissioner's office. In accordance with reverend gentleman for
year, weresenting the the Plough-signal that all ploughs of the
this decision-Mr Lethbridge, the Press passed unanimously. The meeting closed hands of members for some days, referred 83.90 per picul. IMPORTS. land are to begin ploughing and worship-
Commissioner, will retire from Government with the usual compliment to the chairman ing! It is notable enough. He, in sight.
new and retiring committee. The new committee to the several subjects it dealt with. On
the motion of the Chairman seconded by LEAD-The tendency is still downward, of the seen and unsoon powers, draws his
servico from the 15th instant, when the new Mossra Rumsay, Benz, and Woodward. Mr Keswick, the report as presented. by. and the low antes prade show a decline of distinct red furrow there saying and pray-
the distribution of mums being carried on a river is twelve feet six inches above briefly reviewing the leading features of We quote soft branda and L. B. 86.25-a the committos was adopted. Mr Lavers in 10 cents from quotations of a month ago. ing, in mutes symbolism, su many eloquent, things
BTREET GANDLING.
Lo Afuk, 21, coolic, and four others were charged with street gambling; the former was fined $4, with the alternative of ten days imprisonment with hard labour, and doinult to be imprisoned for three days
ata.
tates for the public welfare, it is to be hoped; have again with their vernal radices the other four were fined $1 each, in which oficial information has of late heon thanks to the Rev. Arnold Foster, and the Mendel, H. S. Morris, J. J. Kesh, (Chyloong) 89.65. Mandarin 84, 20, Young
that the summe rules'will be mode to apply to the crowded stores and closely-built streets 2. of Chim Town,
with hard inbour.
a
CORRESPONDENCE.
April 5th.
To the Editor of the CHINA MAIL". TOUCHING the safety of houses from fire, it ia gratifying to note that the graceful
If you ask this Pautif, who made him? SIR, Tho Carandini Concerts have proved iron balconies, new built into the Chin so What is to become of him and ua? he rain great source of pleasure to all who have houses that havo arisen lately, have taken
tains a dignified reserve; waves his hand been able to go, but a disagrease, of my the place of the unsightly and dangerous and punti eyes over the unfathomable stance attendant of the last occasion of my deep of Heaven, the Tien, the azure being there will, unless removed, deter as wooden verandahs that formerly existel.kingdoms of infinitude; as if asking. Is from taking the lady members of
of my family In the olden days the two chief dangers in it doubtful that we are right woll unle again. I allude to the presence of two the spread of fire were thoas wooden ve Can ought that is wrong become of us!lauso women (Europeans). I do not know Head his three million (it in their chief how they obtained admission, or what steps randahs referred to, and the timber-garde punctuality) visit carly the Tombs of their can be taken to secure their exclusion, but, which Chinese persisted in accumulating on Fathers; each man the tombs of his Father without being affectedly scrupulens, I very his Mother; alone there, in silence, decidedly object to introduce ladies into the roofs of their houses. The danger in with what of Worship or of other thought the sine room with such women, and I volved in the wooden verandahs is just die there any be, pauses solemnly each man; have no debt my scruples are shared by Carandini Concerts are any others. appearing, but the accumulation of lumber the divine akies all silent over him; the où the roof of houses is a practice which divine graves and this divinest grave so refined in tone, that I. am sure the ár- silent under him; the pulsings of his fistes themselves must be as much annoyed prosence of these continues to exist, notwithstanding all that own soul, if he have any suul, alone audible, as their audiencu, by the has been said and written against it and in Truly it may be a kind of worship! Truly objectionable visitors, if they are aware of if a man cannot get some glimpse into the their presence, and it is only fair to them spite of the costly leas me which have oyer Eternities, looking through this and over again been given as to this particu- through want other ned us this portal that they should be fuld of it. lar danger. There have been whisperings that the Surveyor General's department 18 even disposed to lay restrictions upon the Brection of iron balconies in the narrower streets of the city; but this looks like either carrying restrictions too far, or beginning
Religion, it would seem therefore, does not consist in the more word, Shangti, Shen Johovah, Theos, Allah, Diva, or any other naine or names whatsoever.
Name ist Seltall und Rauch Umnebolna Hiramelagluh!
But to me this bright season, the festival of Ching Ming, as I walked yesterday among
at the wrong end. it would tend, we think, the tombs of the Chinose on the hills on
return;
And glad at heart from May to May,
And inany an oid Filosopiy
On Argive heights divinely sang
And round us all the thickat rang
To many a flate of Arendy.
The
A LOVER OF MUSIC
We are glad to be able to inform our readers and our correspondent, with whose views in the above letter we quite agree, that steps have been taken by those con cerned in the management of these Concerts which have effectually excluded referred to, mad while the persus further annoyance from this case in ture. We have been informed that the
prevent any
1nth'
another
which had been in the
QUICKSILVER has advanced to 850
SHIPPING.
office arrangements will come into forec, As during the greater part of the last twelve
A powerful, fast, md flat bottomed months through a department of the Secre- zero.
that more
ore firms did not.
t take an interest in per picul.. turist of the Government of India. All steamer would find running between Ichang the accounts, said, it was to be regretted $6.50, Holo Chop S6:30 and W. B. 83.35 dread to the Press Commisioner's office, an with any degy of regular specially if the fairs of the Chamber. He moved that& QUICKSTVEI
the accounts presented to
to the Chamber be March/
passed. Mr J
J. G. Purdon seconded, and addressed Simla, from the
On the 13th instant a mixed gang of some twenty-five bazar Afridis attacked the Kuchi Shopherds, and curried off the flocirs between Ali Masjid and Landi-kotal. The Jalehi and Zekka Khel headnien and tribe turned out and killed three, wounded two, and recovered nearly all the sheep showing the difficulties they have, and that the Khyber headmen are doing well,
.
www.m
China,
Singapore. (Times.)
The motion was agreed to without discussion
The rate of Fraight to London, is per or dissent. The election of ten gentlemen stoninor, £3.4), and pez sailing versel, 50/ for the committee was then proceeded with,per-ton-of-Forty and fifty cubic feet, re and the ballot resulted in the election of spectively.
There are very strange rumours current
the following gentlemen-Messrs F. B. The rate of Froight to New York, per ang the Natives, we regret to learn, with respect to the relations between FL. B. H. Forbus, A. Gultzow, W. Howie, J. steamer, is £3.144 and per asiling vessel, the Bandalara of Pahang, H. R.-H. the Keswick, E. G. Low, A. McLeod, H S. 426, per ton of 40 cuble feet.
Morris,vers
LOADING AND ON THE BEATU.--At Wham- Maharajah of Julure, and the Government. Morris, J. G. Purdon, J. M. Ringer, and These are, hailly credible, but they are E. H. Lavers. Mr Morris asked for in-pos,For London. None. current, and if they have no foundation formation with respect to the wreek of the they should be at once authoritatively con- Chinaman, which ho
aid had remained tradicted, an they are calculated to do much
mischief.
some time in its present position, and nothing seemed to have been done in the The Sikh Police, who arrived hore on matter except at the expense of the local Saturday (26th), from Calcutta, in the S. S. Insurance Offices, which paid a considerable Japan, are under the charge of Mr Stevens, sum monthly to keep a light ship in the We locality. The Chairman explained that the Assistant Superintendent of Police. understand their duties, at the outset, will probably merely be to mount guard at the jails, treasury, and other important posts.
It is rumoured that the appointment of Auditor-General, vacant by
be given to Mr H. Trotter, the Postmaster-General, of the Hon. B. A. Irving, the retirement
position and long service, and the appoint accordance with the fitness of things. mont would be in every way suitable and in
EXHIBITION AT SHANGHAI. (N.-C. D. Nev.)
Senior Consul had brought the matter under the notice of the factai when he
made his call on the Chinese New Year. The latter admitted in a letter to Dr. Fecke to wrecks in navigable waters, but towing to questions connected with exterritoriality the responsibility of tire Chinese in, respect
and
their promises, but said the people haul but before the Leeyuen left for Shaivu of our readers to the designs prepared impossible to abandon it, as suggested, on
arrangements.
wat
For New York-Noner. At Hongkong-For London.-State of Maine, Livingstone. Agamemnon, str. Gordon Castle, str., Herniann.
For Now York. Governor Goodwin, Lucia, Fiera Castle, sts.
For San Francisco.--Nune DEPARTURES. From Whampoa. -For
For Now York.--None.
London. None
Frona Hongkong. For London. Urania, Laerten, str., Ajax, str.
For New York-Pupa,
For San Francisco-R. R. Thames.
Quotations, Нонского, Анi б.
Old
COBLI....
New Benares, cash,.......... 620 Old
CARA....
Now Malwa, credit,... 680 Allowance, Tacis...... 48 Old Malwa, credit,... 720 Allowance, Taels...... 48
Exchange.
Demand,
15
Ho
30 days' sight,
S/B 3/8 3/BL
"3
4 months sight,
4 months' sigh
a 225
$28.30 $5.39
SHANGHAL (Nov.) The C. M. S. N. Co.'s steamer Lecynen, Captain Tisdall, arrived hers on Thursday afternoon (24th March) having about 1,200 traves from the North on board, with whem she was to proceed this morning at six o'clock to Hankow, Fourteen defunct officers in their cofting accompany the soldiers and who received me live one is also with them,
our on an hour hia charge before he had been an a thrashing from some of the men under the steamer, The Leeyen left Tientsin at tin iftis be as so no ende to the Chinese authorities had been prevented
by the Trotter for the alight pat upon him by there Tr
speaking six o'clock on the morning of the 19th inst., tion is to be taken as an aende to Mr from acting in the matter. Mr
in the capucity of Lloyd's agent, far more to the safety and sightliness of the the way towards Pok-foo-lum, brings back clieck-taker at the Concert in question was and wont to Shan-hai Kuan, arriving precious Precedency List. Certainly no
recently conferred with the British Consul town were the roofs cleared of everything/memorice of bright blue skios, of pic-nies misled by the fact that the objectionable int 7.45 a.m. on the 20k A Chinose gul other Official has a better claim from hisse information to the effect that he had OPIUM-Now Patua, caah,...8590 a 610
he had expre on the hills, of innocent mut and lower visitors were introduced or excited by a boat was at anchor there, onbacking troops
expressed the combustible, than to chicot to the heat and gatherings, of bathing in the waterfalls, of the friendly resident, whose sympathies appear for transportation to Tientsin. After stay
on the matter, and thought that the abandonment of the wreck we should think harmlors iron balconies to laughter and merriment of childhood, all to have overclouded his good taste.-ED.ing at Shan-hai Kuan shout an hour, thu
greatest willingness to assist them, but he Legen turned to the southward and pro-
would be necessary before the
Chinese mudor the tail sim and coconut trees of CM.
ceeded about ten miles to a place called
nathorities Icore to
could do
If ther which we have already referral na so vast anthe South, all, all, over
LATE LONDON TELEGRAMS.
Tau Here the embark improvement upon the elt wonden erections. alan the pic-nic parties and summer
Lawton, March 19.A vollversation toured, cousing of in bacts from the short, and THE PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL abdoned the wred: thay binul, have y holidays,
months; and moanwhile, and the boating excursions and
wait six or twelve Of course, the verandahs or balconies ought
the wreck was a source of expense, annoy witli
place in the House of Lords last night re-it took twn tides to get them all on board, college comrades wanderings
lating to the non-fulfilment of promises as the embarking operations could not be
On Saturday (26th), we called the attenance, danger, and it would be almost Bank, Wire, never to be used as cook-houses or for other
And wo with singing cheered the way,
made to the people of Candahar, and En-earried on at low water. The CMS.N. And crowned with all the Bossons leit, domestic purposes that require fire; and if
ficht denied that the British hd brazen Co's steiner Hankung was in the
Groom and Dale for the Shang-account of the delay it would cause by fesers From April to April weat,
hai Exhibition Building of 1882.
moved that the wreck of the Chicernan this rule, and that regarding the storage of
Luken theirs
he said farther that Govern the Former stemmer went to Shan-hai Kuan, kerosing in Chinese shops, were observed,
We are sure our readers will agree with has been for the past two months, and Credits, troups quantity of riep for the ent are making arrangements to put a the security from large firce would be amply
dahar and its districts unler a cunpetent stationed thero. The Lecquen left Teing us that the design fulfils all primary re-still ia, a serious dangar to navigation at Documentary, government, but it was inexperient to make toung Tao, ut 11.30 p.m. of the 21st, aquirements. The building will be conumo the entrance to the Treaty port of Sharig. Indin, Wire,
demand, provided for.
arrived at Shanghai at 6.30 purn the dious; it will be weather-proof; it can be hat. That the Chamber address a letter le It is so true what the German Post a statement of me of Counas sve 24th, occupying 16 hours and 10 minutes i made and and airy during our tourid H.B.M., Consul, pointing out that, although Shanghai, demand."
March 1-Pho
suamer and warm in our cold season
sufficient time has elapsed for the owners 30 days' sight, private Her passengers are ro Goethe says, "Was man in Jugend begehrt bat·· man im Alter die File; (what agreed to a union with division to grant the v jagu. one in youth so passionately desires, ono to India five million pounds, fr Chadstono presented as being some of the most armant will have spacine halls, roomy and well- of the Chinaman to come forward and Gold Leaf, 993 Gine gets more than enough as one grows older), repeated that it was intended to introdue rogues and vagaboads amongst the troops arranged passages, and nous and egress clain it, they not having done so, he should Sovereigns,
the will be easy; it will be
be light during the urge upon the Chinese authorities the grave
Shares. aspirations and enthusiasm of youth: what two million leau of 1879; the remainder of good men not being under orders to return appeared to the prospective eyes of youth, five millions will betions pounds crch (bit).ment arins, kits, or property of any kind, strong it will be
be paid in half yearly in the South. These men here no Guvern electric light aitor
it will be--if adoptions of ensures for the removal or Union Inn. Soc of C'tani, 81,000 p. sh. federate cost; lighting of the wreek without any further China Traders' Ins. Co., $1,550 p. sh golden paradises, when once entered, be
are believed to-be-in possession of it will be of honest construction, and sightly deiny. That the committee also confer North China Ins. Co., Tis. 1,100 pex abare. portion of the whole expense of Afghan
at which was thirteen millions, ut in going on among them during the whole as to permit larnionising expansions and arrive at a common understanding with the Chinese Ins. Co., 3307 per share.
Chingas authorities, as to the course of H.K. Fire Ins. Co., 8075 per share.
share. fulfilment of a promise to give a substantial voyage, but they have always evinced a additions, by wings and annexes.
We are led to believe that there are action to be pursued in future oases of China Fire Ins. Co., $295 per sinuation. The grant, though not ub-wholesome dread of even a stick in theirendy cenions for counting on goud-will wreck so the entrances to the port. Mr H.K. & W. Dock, 40% prem., salve,
The only weapons lutely necessary to Tudin, would relieve hand of a foreigner.
S.-bost Co., $26 prem., sales. the Indian Exchequer and strengthen her they have are knives, swords, abbards, and favourable influence from high Chinese McLeod seconded the motion, which was H. O credit, and would moreover, have an excel- and pieces of old iron, which are their authorities, and there are also grounds for carried. The meeting then proposed a vote lent political effect.
privado
by any means, and their appear exquisite and cherished art treasures belong the proceedings to a close ano suggests the lea that the greating to officials and gentry will be lent, to astonish and delight both reative sight-scors been elected member for Coventry.
Germany and America have ireed to majority of them might be useful as junt and foreign visitors. On the success of
There are degrees of dirt urticipate in the Binetallic Conference kala coolies. upon conlition that they are not bound by among them, some looking aluost clean for applications for official countenance and Chinamon, and hore and there a face may favour, the Exhibition must, to a great the decision of the Conference.
uxtent, dopend. We are, however, hope. intelligence. he seen not wanting in THE Union Chapel at Hongkong and the
(Courier.)
Endeavours will be made to obtain from one here (Shanghai) run somewhat paralele decaying the boy Lan Chuk Choi, 18 years
Signora Genoliai, we are happy to atste, Both have lacked a suttled pastor for some of age, into the Colony for an unlawful
hes fairly recovered from the effects of the Japan a selection of keramic work, artistic tinie, both have been indebted to the Lon-purpose on the 30th nito. Complainant,
injury to her foot which necessitated close bronzes, milks, lacquer wares, carvings, don Mission for valuable pulpit supplies, um Chak Choi, stated, on the last occasion
INDIAN TELEGRAMS.
confinement to her room. The talented enamels, &c, do, as these products of at and both hope shortly to have a pastor from bufore the Court, that about a year ago, he England-Temperance Union.
Allababu, March 12.—The Floreer says, cantatrice is still in Shanghai, and probably Japan are fittest for comparison with the left his mother, who lived in a village
doubt, the Tai Shek, in l'un-ü
district, to go to the abolition of the Press Commissionership she will remain here for some tinand art works of China. The procelain and hawker.
On the 28th Jan- will very shortly be officially announced. prove a
community.
surpassos the fictile works of Satsuma and Foa some time past, the probability of Canton to a change of ownership of the Takasima uary this year, while engaged in hawking The question was settled in Council some strength of the sition to the musical faience of Chine of soine epochs, 10
Mr DICLead, kucal representative of Imari, which yet have rare and in some Colliery, says the Rising Sun, has been near the stoamer wharf in Canton, the de-in reported frem Rawalpindlee that a Lloyds, has received this afterocon (24th), respects almost incomparable beauties of Total. 28.019,776 lbs.
should be shown side by side. The Chinese defaleation of Rs. 15,000 has been discover after the meeting of the Chamber of Com- their own. The bronzes of the two Empires
↑
RETURN of Visitors to the City Hall Museum for the week unding April 3 :--
Chinese, European.
Mon. March 28th,
44
425
Tues.
20th,
58
308
Wed.
goth,
14
412
Thur
31st,
490
Fri. April 1st,
316
Sat.
3
2nd,
118
Sun
Novertheless one never gets back the hopes, a Bill to release India frons repaying the that have been stationed in the North, day-tinue, and can be lit up by gas or the responsibility of allowing a tanger of this
A
cane meto zavud Lonser and halots of play. (invernment. He said, huil decided ayon five except gunpowiter, and syine salt, of which juble spaco is con, it will be kind to exist any longer, and press for the Hongkong Bank, 03 % prem., sales, millions to be paid to Tulia not es a pro- theblo quantities. Fighting has boen withal; finally plans have been arranged so with the Consular Bely with a view to Yangtazo Ina. Assoa, Ths. 735.p. z
But flowers on raàyst und windsnud hoors of case Sunday. And all its Agrd to the world then mayat
Give back and buff tay April back to me.
Hongkong, April 5.
2,077
3rd, Sunday.
Totals 281 Grand total, 2,368.
MADAME Carlotta Patti and hor talented busband, the Chovalier Ernest De Muick, were again at Calcutta, according to the latest papers, and their intention was nanounced to leave India for Europe very! shortly,
SINENSES.
Police Intelligence. (Before the Hon. M. B. Tonnochy.) Tuesday, April 5,
.
MECOYING A BOY INTO THE COLONY FOR AN UNLAWFUL PURPOSE.
Chan Achien, 25, unemployed, appeared en remand from the 31st alta, charged with
cabeu
rumoured in Nagasaki, and it was generally fendant, whom complainant had never seen understood, but of which, hewaver, no off before, came up and asked him if he would Tuesday, the 15th, the Mitsu Bistu Sten somo better employment than
from Mr Goto Shojiru,
CHING MING.
gut
defendant the same night. After stopping
and asked him for
lis
passage money.
ombre even the sunshine and delight of our Fused
aclidays and present enjoyment. Philo
ophy, Religion, Love itself," says the Ger-
mau poat Novalis, "ia but
M.
Mr Euton, Conservative candidate, has clothes herty. They aru, int short of koping that, as a result, a fair variety of the of thanks to the Chairman, which brought China Coast St. Nav. Cor
St. Petersinery, March 16.It is believed that the Palace of the Carewich has been inod; the sappors are now searching for proofs.
ན་
a valuable
letter from the Thotai, which informa hita
fature
ful
If
Commercial. MESSEN DRAIN & Co.'s Centon Market Buurt, dated 1st April, mys:
28th
Saghalign,...37,799,,
T
S'hai Steam Nav., Tia. 3 per a. nominal.
100 p share. Hongkong
482 Gas Co., per share, Hongkong Hotel Co., 875 per share. China Sugar Ref. Co.,
$100 p share, sales. . Do.
Debentures, 3
prom Chinese Imperial Loan of 1874, nominal,
Do.
of 1877, H.K. Ico Co.'s shares, 8125 per share,
BAROMETER
Temperature.
Do.
À.M........ 30.142 1 P.M...
· 4 F.Ma
30.114 80.122
Do. THERMOMETER
Do
9AM
1 P.....
4P.....
Do. (Wat bulb) 9 ..
Do,
Do,
Do. Do Do. Maximum
1 T.ML. 4.M.
Do. Minimma overnight.71
London
Antwerp
London
Nov.
2, Hercules,
J. W. Marr, 15, Willis Reed, 19, Star of Chine, 19; Christine, 20. Westerguard, Dec.
Therese,
Penarth
Cardiff
Antwerp London Cardiff Hamburg
Laurens,
Doner Hazaburg
Homburg
Penarth
Penarth
New York
New York
Swansea
Since our report of 5th oftime was issued, some further shipments of last season's con- tracts have been made, and our Tea Export (Taken at Messrs Falconer & Co.'s Premises,
Queen's Road.) as cumpared with former sensons now stands
HONGKONG, April 15. Season 1880-81, Black, 21,806,165 lb. Season 1879-80, Black, 23,658,050 Iha.; Greon, 57,730 lbs.; Total, 21,953,805 lbs. Total, 23,658,950 ite.
Senson 1878-79, Bizok, 22,519,770 lbs;
First shipments of New Season's Tea went forward by the French mail of the imo, and singe then only a moderate 34th ultimo, Гарапова
business has been tranacted, arrivals of aial notification had been received, that on iot come to Hongkong with him and tid in the Money Order Office there; a clerk merce-a communication from H.B.M.'s reach Japag formioness and Toaf not having reached this in any quantity ship Company would become sole pussessore complainant came over to made away with all the recurvis he is in Consul, stating that he had just received as would show the
withames Madden and Co., Army and Bank. that instructions have been given the Cuin- Conventionalism of the Chinese fins.
respond, as they inay, to
to the appeal, and sobewhat delayed the picking of the leaf, of the mine and plant, by virtue of purchasini Hongkeng for three or four days, deg Agents at Bombay and Kurmachice, have missioner of Cusionis to the effect that the the possевsora of Chinese art treasures the cold in the early part of the past month
fendant touk complainant over to Kowloon esaed à Cirenlar susponding payment.wreck of the Chingman is to be immediately the Jamnas Government should also view but, as more genial weather has now set in, Shipping Intelligence.
blown Due notice will be
*p
in the the given in the
The following is corrected from the latest City and offered hun for sale, but he re- They state that they have failed in con-
shortly. fused to be sold, and was then taken on sequence of heavy losses and general de papers to the insrcantile community and the projected showbenevolently, there will our market is likely to be better supplied
others concerned in shipping interests when be a great influx of sight-seere, and, con-
Settlements and contracts to date amount London and Colonial Papers, &c. board a steamer in the harbour, where he pression of trailo,
Sir Frederick Haines will be entertained the blowing up of the wreck will take place. aequently, an increase of trade that, at ang to about 3,500 boxes, and prices are said to VESSELS TO ARRIVE. As the LIFE-TRER IGDRASIL of the old was left by defendant, Complainant began
AT HONGKONG. Should
rate, scheme at a farewell dinner in Calcutta to-morrow,
the
will be very profitable to Chinese for an International
Castoma revenues.
range from Tla 16 a 22 per pioul. At
Name
From Exhibition in Shanghai fail, it will be from Norsaren is said to have its roots deep down to cry, and a Chin Chan man came up is rumoured in Bombay that further other canses than a want of energy on the |
to hin and spoke him, and told him to
Already applications have been made for Macao, the business done has also been left. Sept infar nether kingdoms of the dead, so the go to sleep. On the evening of the 110xt
The
3, Wyla, memory of each one of us, intertwining and day, the steamer arrived at Amw and the proceedings in connection with the Mai-part of those who are intrusted with the the support of the principal dealers in quality of first arrivals was very poor
Chinese staples. The teas of China will be dificult task of evolving out of any shown in juxta-position with the teas of indeed, but some improvement is noticeable 18, Lamin Bell, intertwisted, stretchus far towards the daye aliroff of the vessel came to complainant wand Court Martial will be abandoned.
The following is the hatest news from Af-nothing, Jocul habitation mid a name,
Assini,
Cacher, Ceylon and Java in those latterly to hand, though the tens Oct Nilghin and seasons of the never-retuming past: Complainant told the shroff that he had ghanistan:The Shaikh Ali tribo has been On the 7th instant, the community were
work's the theula of Japan, Italy, France, and the amount offering, however, is perhaps and associations gather and waken with been decayed out of the Colony, and after covered by the Ameer, the Kohistanis and first made aware of Bigner Cagli's somewhat The raw silk of China will be shown with generally seem deficient in flavor and point; 15, Xenia,
Medium Bath coming season of the ever-revolving warda the Chief Officer of the steamer spoke the Cabu! Kezelbashea being conciliated.startling project for holding we have India, and the latest examples of differentia: too small to allow of a definite opinion being
in our midst, and already we to him and brought him back to the Dolo Marzulla Khan and other Ghilzaia of Bia-fair rear. We seam to plant the cypress and
which the yew treo wherever we go and they. Witucas afterwards met the defendant hark are still intriguing against the Ameer before us a photo-lithograph taken frout the tion, in the now silks of Chinking, will formed of the trop generally.
on the Recreation Ground, and he wanted.
who is
is, however, supported by Armatally architectural drawing
illustration of the labours of Darwin and and prices for these lave ranged about Tla. Khai
of 1882, as it is Wallace. The Amer is
have sent to Baid
2 lower than at the opening of last season. standing in several acres of
Shipments of New Season's Congon to hadows of days that are no more makes complainant to go away again, but he re-vies to settle Badaksha Revenue is be- to thibition Built represents the give to the Chinese farmers a practical tens have formed the bulk of the contracts..
Then, again endeavours will be made to The case was further rotanded-pill thoing refused by the country in the direction { mental grounds-an imposing structure obtain a complete collection of lacquer date are→→→
and tur centre, of Ghazni. The Governor of Jellalabad domed with glass in the the ith inst. "is but homesickness,
aided by the Khan of Lalpura has had a retted at either end, and with a handsome wares. The lacquer wares of Soochow and 14th March, S. 8. Yangtze,.. 18,240 lbs. successful expedition against the
Tangu
portice ruzning
along the greater portion Canton are peculiar, and do not resemble
Total... Khel Shinvaris of Peahbulak who will pre- of the main façade. Mr F. A. Groom, the tho lacquers of Japan. But in Fouchow hich the ancients regard the dead! They Yip Atai, gardener, and nine others, bably in future control the Mirjan Khol architect, and Me W. II. Dale, the draughts very fine lacquer, nada by a family of peak of the dead, is those who have gone appeared on reinand from the 26th and 31st and keep the road safe. Disturbances have man of the proposed building, are to be Japanese origih, in aoine respects resemble Shipments to same dato, Season
ity the products of Kioto and Tokio. The 1886-81 were 185,942 lbs. and Bajour and,complimented upon the skill and rapidity appears to have a with which they have reduced that which lacquer wars of the Loochoos differs from Shipments to same dato, Season
1879-80 were.imgar 24,941 Iba. anderers and pilgripe. To leave honte and entering house No. 22, Yau-mah-ti, and Akbar Khan of
looked a few days ago like a Chateau that of China and Japan, and has merits of return not, is to be one without & home. stealing therefrom clothing and jewellery to strong party against nd
SILK.-The only transactions in Tatlea March 13.-The Kandahar Clasp is to be Espagne, to a substantial and well ar- its own. The lacquer workers of China a man be without home, all the world the value of about 8500, on
Nge Ngit espiseth him. But the whole world hath
ustar of the house No. 22, gave given to those who took part in the recon- ranged edifice, capable of housing: no in-and Japani could learn much from each other, resle daring the past incath have been 60 end no man knoweth of evidence, first as to the property that bad, naissance of August 31st, but who were considerable portion of the representative and as with kemunics, bronzes, ombroidery, bales. The market is now quite bare of all here is a man who quite his native village, been stolen frota his house, and also as to provented by some legitimate ennes from sels, sciences, and manufactures of the &c.-the Exposition would not fail to bestow desirable throad, with the exception of some
a valuable extension of knowledge upon the Curio and No. 1, and nothing futher Western world. s behind him his parsate and kindred, the identification of the second, third, and taking part in the netion of September lat
artisans of both Empires. (Mercury)
be done until the arrivals New Season's
of the world
March 16.The Government of India de world sixth defendants, with the men who attack-
de to excrciae s of
Endeavours will be made to The Rev. Thos. Taylor, of the London
Silk, at in the selection of
Long-rel Suttlements are
st: 30 put Tonk Brigadier General
China, we regret very much to hear is about contributions from Europe Keanedy,
Sthese
ress should prevail, Status A souse of
Re-realsContracta are said to Mission
Mr Taylor command, Four thousand native troops connection with that
to articles and products whose use will be
common grades, at former quoted rates, The case was further romanded till the will cross. The Frontier Force will com came out to China a few years ago, and has,
Ito China. Even if they could be use is hardly any stock roumaining. prise 1st and 4th Sikhs now at Abbottabad through his frank and courteous manner,
we would 1st won many friends and admirers; and the of Canova's Princess Borghese or Thorsbalen; 8307 par picul is
not desire the owners ho maketh a very great man of himself; 8th inst
Waste Settlements of No. 2 Sun. 100 and Dara Ismail Khan respcatively
is the quotation. Infantry from Kohat 2nd and 4th Chiness who have been fortunate enough to of
valden's Bariatinsky or Turner's Carthage, Export of SAE-Export to date. To Infantry from Edwardesabad, 3rd have come in contact with him, will lose a
to send the noble works to be stared at by London, 1,491 bales; to Continent, 3,120-17, Hir John Lawrence Punjab Infantry from Dera Ismail Khan, staunch friend and counsellor,
mob of Chiness sight-
America,
7,088 boxes to Bom- 91, Astoria, Big bales; to from Dera
КАЗКОН
sculpture, or mosaic, pictures oz
jewels 7,068 boxes į (Courier Correspondent.),
* 4,213 piouls. Of Waste;- or orfebreria will be but of place, and should 8,905 bales; and Pierced Cocoons, 845 two Regiments of Native Infantry, Wo have had a rest agreeable change in give way to the useful and practical. En halen; for Europe. one Regiment Native Cavalry, one Field the weathor, commencing with the first of avotus tirefors will be made to collect DA DA HEG PRORA herein sentenced to be imprisoned for five Battery and one-company Sappers will be the week; and instead of frost and snow we wery for propulsion, for ginning, spinning gether examples of prime motors, machi held in readiness to support.
have genial spring weather, bright sunahine Calcutta March 11 telegram from and warm gentle showers. The reports and weaving, for lighting, for brick-making, Love," and oki men live to dispores Cats with hard labour.
Chun Ayau, 26, bricklayer, was convicted from Kandahar, dated 10th March, states from the tea districts are, strange to say, far manufacture of simple chemicals for For
that all is quiet in Kandahar and the sigh very favourablo; the late severe weather pumping and irrigating apparatus, for bak- of stealing & box,, value 50 centa, the pro-bourhood. It is reported from Elorat that has, contrary to our expectations, had no ing nails, for drawing wire, for ralitag Sathern, usually have ranny gay as well aserty uf ashup-keeper named Khaanits of General Mahonimed Jan, comma ading | damaging effect on thu young bruds being metala, for, turning, &c.; models of vessels Bombay, 30 pla
Defendant stated that the Ayub's troops at Kushk, have been mur rather beneficial than otherwise; for some for shallow and narrow waters, with mining The great teacher in the far West was hired by a marine hawker to carry the dered Letters received by Sirdar Abdulla old native teamen say that the cold weather tools, horological apparatus, carpenters and Poo, and Loting, are quoted at 87.65 a
box for him; he was, however, convicted of Khan state that while drank, he shot two of has retarded the opening of the buds, which massas implements, light ploughs, o 87.76 in mata, and 87,00 # 86.00 in bozon Icon
onging to be at home everywhere. How
beautiful," said Confucius,
is the 'is the way in THE BURGLARIOUS ATTACK AT KOWLOON.
o their home, and of the living, as being uitino, charged with burglariously breaking taken place into
Caves
od knoweth not to return ;;
давл
msn is
9th ultino, the
49,985 lbs. Jan,
nereth about all put what mannered and rhed his vise, and he also recog-.} alded to send an expedition into the Waziri
she? The world will surely regard nised some goods and clothing found in the country to wish the tribes for the raid Mission, one of the true missionaries in judicious discrimination and the United piculs of the usual kinds. 1801
house of the 10th prisoner, as some of the wicked vagabond. But there is hou nother man who associates with the wise property stolar from his house on the 9th Comandant Punjab Frontier Force, will to leave for England, having resigned his and the exhibits should be inainly cotoned boxes of Cumahück and Lucklow, mostly!
en of his time who showeth cunning and ulto. bility who cultivates a good name and
manner
of man is he1 The world will
ed him, as a man of judginont
understanding. And yet both these
last their home,
en have last
rid Coman of the one we gh the
despiness
other. Only the holy men knoweth what
a to commend and what one to de-
et (Zich-ted) In the bright clear
upon
Wong Aki, 28, boatman, pleaded guilty Jamal Bhan and
(Before the Hon. Ng Choy.).
LARCENY OF CLOTHING,
to stealing a cotton jacket, valtre 30 cents, ly and Hatera Mountain Battery Bri- the property of Tong Achan, a shop code gade consisting of one Regiment British on the 4th inst. Defendant also admitted
100 Sabres 1st Pardesakad respective
weather of the early days to a previous conviction for larceny, and was
if there
which
e one in love with life, days
ang man's falloy lightly turns to
to.
the
shine for the few days they have to live
Chinese people after the custom of their
emo festivals apanbolic and indicative t
my things which words will never er the itli inst
w glances at these
LARCENY.
March 10th
8, Laura,
Lucy A. Nickels, Rockhurst, Clarisas B. Carver, 13, Highlander, 15, Hilda Maria, 15, Antaros (8.) 17, Creswell, 31, Huguenot,
1, Melusine,
2, P. G. Carvill,
5, Chusan,
Canton (
G, Freeman,
7, Stentor ()
11, Bertha 140. F. Sargent 18
Cardiff Liverpool Cardif
Cardiff
Penarth
London
Liverpool Indon
Fanarth
Liverpool
Cardif
mable:
16, Blackhalls (1) 16, Glentrain (.) 10. Wilna,
an inappreciatim stern art, whether bay, 4,215 picals; Total; 4.988 belas 92, Viceroy,
seark.
or
pool v. Cardiff
London Cardiff Falmouth
Cardif «Landen 4 Londokeamers via Sues Canol LOADINU VOR CROCA AND TAPAN PORNS
Aphilles
Escambia Teucer. Breconshire,
Glencoe
BETTLEMENT FOR THE MONTH
Europe,.
United States,
1880-81 1879-80.
60 balca. 105 bales. Tauro Clara.
*Bailing Vespela
Jolin O. Magre.
& Re-reela, 480 boxes. 700 boxen.
DRUGS AND SPICES.—Cessiz Ligues, Look. ↑ Tencer (1.
30 pl Anchises (E)
Menelim (x))