For Sale.
MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. HAVE
AVE RECEIVED FOR SALE,
Ex Recently arrived Hail and
other, Stewnships.
AMERICAN AND ENGLISH
GROCERIES,
FREE SUPPLIES RECEIVED BY EVERY
Enstern and Californian CHEESE. Boneless CODFISH.
Prime HAMS and BACON. Rasaian CAVIARE,
Eagle Brand Condensed MILK. PRACH, and APPLE BUTTER.
Pickled OX TONGUES,
Family FIG-PORK in kegs and pieces. Paragon MACKEREL in 6 b cahie Beau Ideal BALMON in 5 th cans. Cutting's Dessert FRUITS in 2 15 catis."
Assorted Canned VEGETABLES. Futted SAUSAGE and Sausage
MEAT
Stuffed PEPPERS.
Assorted PICKLES, MINCEMEAT.
COMB HONEY in Original Frames. Richardson & Robbin's Celebrated Potted
MEATS..
Richardson & Robbin's Curried OYSTERS. Lunch TONGUE.. Aassorted American SYRUPS, for Sum-
nier Drinka
MoCarty's Sugar LEMONADE,
Charo CHOWDER.
Codfish BALLS.
Green TURTLE in 24 cans.
J
C
ALIFORNIA
RACKER
JOMPANY'S BISCUITS in
Lins, and loose.
Cracked WHEAT.
OATMEAL.
HOMINY
Mails.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLÉ, ADEN, SUEŽ, PORT SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, SOUTHAMPTON, AND LONDON; ALSO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. NB.-Cargo curs be taken on through Bille of Lading for BATAVIA, PERSIAN GOLF PORTS. MARSEILLES, TRIESTE, HAMBURG, NEW YORK AND BOSTON.
AND ORIENTAL STEAM
THE PENINSULA AND S&S Steam-ship
Insurances.
THE CHINA MAIL.
THE INTERNATIONAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF EFVERPOOL,
TH
HE Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS of the above Company, are prepared to grant Policies on SIARINE RISKS to all parts of the, World.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
W7n081 Hongkong, Nov. 37, 1880.
ANG TSZE INSURANCE
ASSOCIATION. CAPITAL (Fully Paid-up)....Tia. 420,000.00 PERMANENT RESERVE... Tle. 230,000:00 SPECIAL REEVE FUND... Ths. 288,936.17
TOTAL CAPITAL and c-
CUMULATIONS, 2nd...Tis. 938,036.17 April, 1881}
Director
F. B. FORBES, Esq., Chairman,
Bay,
RHIVA Captain T ALBERTUS, with W. M. Boru, Esq. W. MEYERINE, Esq. Her Majesty's Maila, will be despatched J. H. PINKVOS, F. D. Hirch, Esq. from this for LONDON direct, via SUEZ and anal Ports of Call, on CANAL. ang THURSDAY, the 0th Jgue, at 4 p.m.
Cargo will' be received on board until 10a.m. ou the day of departare.
Parcels and Specie (old) at the Office until 10 m. on the day of
of departure.
For furthior Particules regarding FREIGHT and PASSAGE, apply to the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVICA- TION COMPANY'S tattoo, Hongking.
The Contents and Fate of Pachegyes un required to be declined prior to shipment.
HEAD OFFICE, SHANGHAT. Mesara RUSSELL & Co., Secretarică.
LONDON BRANCH: -Messrs BARING BROTHERS &, Co.,
Bunkera, RICHARD BLACKWELL, Esq., Agent 68 and 69, Cornhill. Pouces granted on Marine Risks to all parts of the World.
Shippere are particularly requested to note the terms and coinitions of the Con-of pany's Blak Bill of Lading.
A. MOVER, Superintendent, Hongkong, May 28, 1881.
HI-NAIL
STEAM
jey
MITŠU BISHI MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.. STEAM TO YOKOHAMA VIA: KOBE,
Alphabetical B-IS-Youse, dus het op or about the THE S. 8. TAKASAGO MARU, Capt.
CUITS..
4th June, will be despatched as aboyo Fancy Sweet Mixed on SATURDAY, the 11th June,
Daylights BISCUITS.
Ginger CAKES.- Soda BISCUITS, Oyster BISCUITS.
CORNMEAL...
BUCKWHEAT FLOUR.
RYE MEAL
NEW BOOKS,- 3,000 Numbers “FRANKLIN SQUARE? id "SEASIDE LIBRARIES, including McCarthy's HisTORY OF OUR OWN TIMES," "ENDYMION," and
front 15 cents to 25
cents each.
WILLIAMS'S "MIDDLE KINGDOM." Gus' MIKADO'S EMPIRE."
PARTISAN LIFE WITH MOSBY:" "WEARING THE GREY.”
t
Cargo received on board and Parcels at the Office up to 6p. of day of sailing.
No Bill of Lading signed under $2 Freight.
All Claims Host be settled on board before delivery is taken, otherwise they will not be recognized,
RATES OF PASSAGE.
Cabine Stearoys. TO KOBE,.
815 YOKOHAMA & NAGASAKI,- 75 20 40 SHANGHAI via YOKOHAMA,... 120 KUBE 95
30 A BRUCTION is made on RETURN CABIN PASSAGES.
-
CARGO and PASSENGEss for Nagastki will bo transhipped to the Shanghai Mail Steamer at Kobe.
For furthur Farticulars, apply at tho Company's OFFICES, PRATA CENTRAL, Wost Corner Pettinger Street.
Tr
***Agent. Hongkong, May 30, 1983,
jell
Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.
BANCROFT'S HISTORY OF THE UNITED TAKING CARGO AND PASSENGERS
STATES.
MOTLEY'S DUTCH REPUBLIC.
J+
JOHN OF BARNWELDT. UNITED NETHERLANDS.
THE HARP OF A THOUSAND
STRINGS." HARPER'S HALF HOUR SERIES.
FRENCH NOVELS.
Medical WORKS.
School BOOKS.
Presentation BOOKS.
WORKS OF REFERENCE. ALBUMS of Music, with Word ALBUMS of Pianoforte Pieces.
Sheet MUSIC.
Photo. ALBUMS, Etc, Etc.—~
STATIONERY,--
For LADIES, and OFFICE USE. OFFICE REQUISITES of every description.
SPECIALLY SELECTER CIGARS
WINES, SPIRITS, BEER AND AFRATED WATERS..
CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S
and
JOIN MOIR & Soy's FAMOUS HOUSEHOLD STORES..
TEYSBONEAU'S DESSERT FRUITS.
SAVOURY PATE.
GAME PATE.
PORK PATE
OX PALATES.
HUNG (Hambro') BEEF."
TRIPE
FRUITS for Ices. SHERBET,
COCOATINA,
VAN HOUTEN'S COCOA.
E' COCOA
BOBINSON'S GROATS. GELATINE:
Rusia OX-TONGUES.
French PLUMS.
„PATE DE FOIE GRAS,
·SARDINES.
Ham TONGUE and
Chicken SAUSAGE.
TO JAPAN, THE UNITED • STATES, MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA AND EUROPE
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
ATLANTIC & OTHER CONNECTING STEAMERS.
AND
Sobject to a Chage of 12% for Interest Shareholders Capital, all the PROFITS the UNDERWRITING BUSINESS are an- mally distributed among all Contributors of Business in proportion to the Premia paid by them..
RUSSELL & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, May 20, 1881. Loc8!
NOTICE
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY.
THE Endersigned Auers for the above. Company are prepared to neopt Risks. First Class Godowns at per cunt. nott prennium per annuri,
NORTON & Co
Ayents. Hongkong, May 10, 1881.
THE LONDON ASSURANCE..
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER OF His Majesty King George The First,
-0-
To-day's Advertisements.
FOR NINGPO AND SHANGHAL"
The Steamship
China,'
Capt. T. C. ACKERMANN, will bo'dapatched for the aboro Ports TO-MORROW, the 3rd Inst at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
2 SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 2, 1881.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND HOGO.
The S Steamship
jo3
BEARD, Commander, ex- pected here on or about the 5th Instant, will have immediate de- Butch for the above Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
PUSTAU & Co
Agents.
Hongkong, June 2, 1881.
FOR NEW YORK."
The A1 American Bark
Sarah S. Ridgway,” TOWNSEND, Master, will load hers for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, June 2, 1881,
THE STEAMSHIP JAPAN”
Captain T. S. GARDNER, FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
HN above Steamer having arrived, Con- THE
siguecs of Cargo by her are hereby requested to sold in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediato Golivery Goods from alongside.
Cargo impeding her dischargo or remain ing on board after the 10th Inst., will be lauded and stored at Consignees' risk and expense, and no Fire Insurance will be
Consignees are pereby informed that any Clains must be made immediately, as none will be entertained after the 13th Instant.
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agearts,
Hongkong, June 3, 1881..
WHIT MONDAY.
TN Accordance with Ordinance No.
ARRIVALS.
June 2, Japan, British stewner, 1865, T. S: Gardner, Calcutta May 18, Sand Heads 19, Penang 25, and Singapore 27, 1,880 chests Opiuti, 6,095 bakes Cutton, 662 bales Gunnies, 1,063 bags Saltpetre, and 1,550 pkgs. Sundries-DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co
DEPARTURES.
June 2, Chalon, for Nagasaki.
2, Turton, for Portland (Oregon).
2, Thales, for Coast Ports.
2. Peile, for Marseilles, &c..
2, America, for Canton.
CLEARED.
Schicant, for Whampoa Margrethe, for Newchwang Himalaya, for Shanghai. Horeguards, for Singapore.
PASSENGERS.
ARRIVED..
Per Kuanghung, from Coast Porta, Mr Lee, 3 European (deck), and 65 Chinese.
Per America, from Shanghai, Mr Frank Fair, and 5 Chinese.
Per Japan, from Calcutta, &c., Mira T. S. Gardner, Mira N. N. J. Ezra and children, Mr R. Elisa, 162 Chinese (deck), and 7 Natives..
Per Norden, from Saigon,
21 Chinese. DEPARTED. Per Peiho, from Hongkong: for Saigon, Blesara Frère Roques, Wolfers, and six Chi-
Mrs Grimbarį; for nese for Singapore,
Port Said, Mr Spero Cavardis; for Naples, Mlle. Cobianchi for Marseilles, Messrs Herald, E. W. Mitchell, F. Leony Montes, Mr and Mrs Hohnholz and child. From Shanghat: for Port Said, Mr A Lelo for Naples, Mr Enrice Danes; for Marseilles, Bleasra G.
G. Lajeat, Ruegg, W, Braid, and F. Stron-From Yokohama for Mar- seilles, Mrs Rose Adelheim, Messrs Von Torp, W. Dawo, Rouagrossa, P. Waigert, and W. Aitken.
Per Thales, for Swatow, Mr Wm. John Nelson; for Amy, Mr C. Framjee.
Per Taunton, for Partland (Oregon), 298 Chinese To DEPART
MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.
Noon-Ching Leaves for Ningpo, &c.
Auction Noon-Auction of Persian Opium at go- downs of Messrs E. D..Sassoon & Co.
Tenders Close. Noun-Tenders for laying of new Marble Tiling received by Naval Storekcoper
Meeting.
2.30 p.m.-Meeting of Legislative Coun
cil
THE
No. 5580--JUNE 2, 1881.'
Boste suxiety is now felt for the safety of the steamer Flyby, which is said to have lott Saigon, for this port on the 24th alto, and has not arrived here. The steamer Adria, which left Saigon shortly before the Elging and was passed by the latter off Cape St. Janes, reports having experienced a heavy gale on the 27th-doubtless the storm that was reported here as having passed over. Manila. We understand that the Adria took an inside course on her. passage up, while the Elgin is reported to havo steered a course outside; and it is therefore prosuined that she may have ex-
HONGKONG DISPENSARY,perienced the force of the gale of the 27th in
Established 4.D. 1841..
香港大藥房
amanninn,
A. S. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGOISTS, IMPORTERS
DRUGGISTA SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI- SITES, TOLLET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES,
MANUFACTURERS
Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Watar, Gingerade, Potnes Water, Sarsaparilla. Water, and other Aerated Waters.: per The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.
a proportionately greater degree. The Elgin was chartered to a Chinese hong here. Her Ownera agenta are, we believe, Mesars Jardine, Matheson & Co.
MANY of our readers will be sorry to learn of the death of the Right Hon. Sir William Patrick Adam, G.C.B., Governor of Madrás, whose efforts for the organisation of the Liberal Party at Home have been described as unparalleled for their sustained energy and their great success. Mr W. P. Adam was unquestionably a Parliamentary power in England, and he had well earned his Kuighthood and his distinguished office in
India long before they were conferred upon him. He has, however, bean permitted- merely to gather together the reins of his office, and then leave them to his sucCOSSOR It seems only the other day that his fare- well dinner was given at Home; and we find that he was sworn in as Governor of Madras on the 20th of December last. His death is said to have been preceded by only
MARRIAGE. WEE-SURTEES.-On the 31st May, by special license, at the Cathedral Church of St. John's, Hongkong, by the Rev. W. Jennings, Colonial Chaplain, Horatio James Wise, only son of the late Joseph James a week's illness; but our latest Indian files Wise, of the Turkish Embasay, London, to speak of his having been in failing health for Per Himalaya, for Shanghai, 10 Chinese. Jessie Caroline Surtees, third daughter of
some time. Per Horsequarde, for Singapore, 530 Chi-Thos. Carpentar Surtees, of Durham, Eng-
land
nese,
SHIPPING REPORTS. The German steamer Welle reports Strong N.E. monsoon throughout.
The British strainer Kuangtung reporte Foochow to Amoy, moderate N.E. winds and cloudy, Amoy to Swatow, moderate jes northerly winds, over at variable winds
and showery Swatow to Hongkong, light
and cloudy, Passo S, S. Boven off Men- doza. In Foochow S. S. Appiu. Passed S-Sneagles, and of
off Turn-
THE following telegram, dated London 20th sar The publication of this issue commenced April, appears in the paper to hand yesterday
frota San Francisco ;-- at 8.10 pm.
The China Mail.
HONGKONG, TROBADAY, JUNE 2, 1881.
LOCAL AND GENERAL.
There are whispers of differences in the Cabinot. Lord Kimberly wants to keep a large body of troops in the neighborhood of the Transvaal, to prepare for contingencies pending the labors of the Royal Commission
India, hes again Lord Ripun, the Viceroy of
saked to be allowed to return to England on the grounds of bad health. He made a sharp protest against the Cabinet overtaling
In 1876, the Undermentioned BANKS about bound forth. In Away : 6. 8. Lord The next, Fazem Mati may be expected the advice of the Indian, Government, a
wil be CLOSED, for the Transaction of fen SS Nomou and Emuy left and
to arrive here to-morrow evening, by the M. M. steamer Sindh, which brings London dates to the 20th.
regard to Candahar, especially after the do- question should claration that the Candahar be settled according to the recommendation
Public Business on MONDAY; the 6th Paladin, and Chefoo S. S. Tunis, The next AMERICAN MAIL may be expected of the Viceroy's advisera. Nothing has yet
c_
and
In Swatow 8. S. Flintshire; Can- .A. D. 1720.
Instant.
and Miramar left samo THE Undersigned having been appointed For the Oriental Bank Corporation,
Fouching Tamsui, anil Agents for the above Corporation are
CEO, SCOTT, Mapiger. Asyr prepared to grant Insurances as follows:- For the Chartered Mercantile Bank of British steamer Japan reports: Left Calcutta May 18th, Band Heads 19th, ar Marine Department.
India, London and Cilina,"
JOHN THURBURN, Manager, rived at Penang 25th and left same day, .Policies at current rates, payable either hore, in London or at the principal Porte For the Chartered Bank of India, Aur. arrived at Singapore 27th and left are
day.
After leaving Singapore 6perienced of India, China and Australia.
tralia and China,"
moderate S. W.monsoon aut fine weather Fire Department.
WILLIAM FORREST, Manager up to Paracels; thence tetrrival fresh N.E.
winds and rain. “ Policies issued for long or short periods at For the "Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,"
-M. BLUM, Agent. current rates.
Life Department.
For the "Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-
ing Corporation,' Policies issued for auma rot uxceeding £5,000 at reduced rates.
HOLLIDAY. WIRE & C guy 29, 1872.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY,
·
(FIRE AND LIFE)
CAPITAL, TWO MILLION STERLING.
"WE Undersigned aro prepared to grant Buildings or or Goods stored therein, on Goods on board Vessels, and on Hulls of Vessels in Harbour, at the usual Tormis and Conditions.
Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- ceived, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.
If required, protection will be granted ou first clous Lives up to $1000 on a Single Life.
For Rates of Prusiums, forms of pro- THE S. S. OCEANIC will be despatchaals or any other information, apply to Ted for San Francisco via Yokonania, on TUESDAY, 14thymio, 1881, at 3 p.m. Connection being made. Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai and Japan
ports.
Freight will be received on board until 4 p.m. of the 13th Jane.
All Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; and camo will be received at the Company's Office, until 5 p.m.- the day previous to sailing,
A REDUCTION of 25 % made on ali RETURN PASSACE ORDERS ISSUED.
Consular Invoices to accompany Over Land, Mexican, Central and South American Cargo,
should be sent to the Company's Offices addreed to the Collector of Cas- toms,
San Francisco,
For further information us to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 50A, Queen's Road Central.
CHAS. H. HASWELL, JE, Agent. Hongkong, May 30, 1881.
j014
Insurances.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, THE Undesigned are now provared to grant Policies against FIRE on First Class Godowns per cont. nett per
MELCHERS & Co.,
Agents.
jey
Hongkong, May 9, 1881.
LE CERCLE—TRANSPORTS,
SOCIETE ANONYME D'ASSURANCES MARITIMES, MARSEILLE,
CAPITAL SUBWEISED,...15,000,000 Franes. CAPITAL FAID-UF, 3,750,000
HE Undersigned having been appointed Te above Company, are prepared to grant Focus on MARINE RISKS to all ports of the World...
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Hongkong, Sept. 25, 1880.
:.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., Agents, Hongkong di Canteni. Hongkong, January 4, 1867.
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Incorporated by llwyal Charter and ·
Special Acts of Parliament.
ESTABLISHED 1880.
CAPITAL..
...£2,000,000.
FIHE Undersigned, ACENTS at Hongkong for the above Company, are prepared
to grant Policies against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, or on Merchandise in the dune, at Current Rates. RISKS on First Class Godówna Reduced to % nett premium per amum from this date.
GILMAN & Co., Agents.
Hongkong, May 10, 1881.
THAMES AND MERSEY MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
HRAW OFFICE-1, Rova ExoHANGE BUILDINGS, LONDON:
THER
ПHE Undervigued having been appointed -AGENTS in HONGKONG and CHINA for the above Company ure prepared to accept. MARINE RISKS at Current Rates, allow- ing usual Discounts.
ADAMSON, BELL & Co., .
Agents. Hongkong, May 3, 1881
T. JACKSON, Chief, Manager. Hongkong, Juna? 1801
FOR SALE..
jo
DWELLING HOUSES, in WYNDHAM STREET, Nos. 36, 37, 39, 41, 43, 45 & 47, on Sections & U of INLAND LOT NO. 51, belonging to the Portuguese Mission in Chinn.
For Particulars, apply to
1. J. Dos REMEDIOS & Co., I
Agents,
Hongkong, June 2, 1881.
Not Responsible for Debts.
Nether the Captain, the Agents, nor
· Owners will be · Responsible for any Debt contructed by the Officers or Cren of the following Vennels, during their stay in Hunghong Harbour
TAUNTON, British ship, Capt. J. Harney. -Stemsson & Co.
ST. VINCENT, British barque, Capt. Robt. Thompson-Melchers & Co.
FYRMONT, German barque, Captain Schröder. Arnhold, Kurbang & Co,
SOLIDOR, French barque, Captain L. Roullier. Carlowitz & Co.
XENIA, American barque, Captain N. E. Reynolds-Order,
WYCLIFFE, British steamer, Captain Paul Berner.-Borneo Company, limited.
LENNOX, British steamer, Captain D. Scott.Jardine, Matheson & Co.
A.
Newton-Captain ALEX NEWTON, British barque, Captain
LOCHIEL, British 3-masted schooner, Capt, D. S. Ewan.--Bienser & Co.
Causing, British barone, Captain J. Wildfung.-Siomssen & Co.
Rose M., British barque, Captain D. Black.-Editard Schellhass & Co.
CLARISSA B. CARTER, Amer. ship, Capt. Leroy Dow. Douglas Lapraik & Co.
AMETHYST, American barque, Captain J. Slocum.--Captain.
WOODVILLE, British barqué, Capt. Lewis RoddArnhold Karberg & Co.
WELLE, German steamer, Captain J. B Massmann-Wioler & Co.
LOUISA, Gertu. 3-masted schooter, Capt. N. Schierloh Eduard Schellbass & Com
SHIPPING
ARRIVALS
Jane 2, Louisa, German 8-m. schooner, 240, Schierlab, Newchwang May 10, Beans,
EDVARD SCHELLHASS & COF.
To-day's Advertisements: June 2, Lyd Nickels, American ship,
QUEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAL (Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates 278081 for CPOO, NEWCHWANG, THEN
HANKOW and Ports on the YANGESZE
PRUSSIAN NATIONAL INSURANCE
COMPANY, OF STETTIN
The Co.'s Steinship-
:** Haucris," Captain T. B. JACKSON, will be despatched on or
ASPARAGUS.
MACCARONL
VERMICELLI
SAUSAGES,
MEATS
THE Undersigned having been appointed SOUPS, &c., &c.nds for the above Caspary, dire about the 10th Instant,
prepared to Grant Insurances against FIRE
For Breightor Passage, apply to SHIPCHLANDȚERY of every Description at Current Rates
METER & Co
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, RIGGING and BAIL-MAKING promptly
Agents
Agents. 10my82 Hongkong, June 1881
executed. BA
Hongkong, May 20, 1881
Hongkong, May 10, 1881.
1396, A. D. Field, Penarth plan, 1, Coal OXPER
June 2, Schroan, German brig, 376, J. Schröder, Newchwang May 8, Bean STEMESEN & Co.
CARGOES.
to arrive here on or about the 22nd inst.,. per P. M. S. City of Tokio, which brings San Francisco dates to the 23rd ulto
The Union Line steamer Euphrates, from London, left Singapore for this port to-day. H. M. S. Midge, Commander Lang, E N.; arrived at Amoy from Takao on the morn ng of the 21st May and left for Foochow on the 28th.
Per S. S. Nizam, sailed 20th May:-To Lulu ve Maçan 19,987
We are informed by the Agents, (Mesars boxes and 66 half-chests Tea (containing 146,903 Ita. Congou, 237,783.tbs. Sconted Butterfold & Swire) that the O. S. S. Co.'s Caper, and 36,062 lbs. Scented Orange stearner Glaucus, from Liverpool, left Singa Pekoe total 420,650 Tbs. Tes); from Can-
ton, 4 cases Silk Piece Goods from Amoy, pore for this port yesterday afternoon 300 boxes Teu (particulars unknown); from The Pacifio Mail Company's steamer City of Shanghai, 212 bales Raw Silk, 17 cases Silk
Piece Goods, and 110 bales Waste Silk. Tokio, with the next American mail, left To Continent from Canton, G bales Raw San Francisco on the 23rd May for Yoko Silk, and 42 cases Silk Picce Goods; from ama and Hongkong, Shanghai, 14 bales Raw Silk
Per S. S. Peine, sailed 2nd June-To The residue of a lease of Inland Lot No. Continent, 712 bales Silk; 149 bales Waste 48, sold by Mr J. M. Armstrong yester Silk, 33 cases Silka, 1,660 boxca Tea, and
458 pkgs. Sundries. To London, 7 bales day afternoon, roalised not more than Silk, 3 Lales Waste Silk, 200 pkgs. Tes, 48 87,700. It was purchased by Tang Alok, half-chests and 12,271 boxes Tea, and 260 the possessor of the original Crown loase. pkgs, Sundries.
POST OFFICE NOTICES. MAILS will close:-
For NINGPO AND SHANGHAL-A
Per China, at 11,30 am. To-morrow,
.: the 3rd inst.
For SAIGON.→→
+
June.
been done with regard to Lord Dufferin Mr Gladstone is anxious to send him some whore, because he speaks freely against the Land bill.
SUPREME COURT. IN PROBATE (Before His Honour the Acting Chief Justice, F. Snouden, Esy, ant a Special Jury.).
Wednesday, June 1.
In the matter of the Estate of B. A. do Rozario, deceased: the cavont entered by M. A. Dautista, and others,
This was a caso in which it was sought to be proved that undue influenes had been brought to bear upon the testator, Rafael "Arcanjo do Rozario, sometime interpreter in the Supreme Court, in the execution of
a codicil to a previous will.
Air Huyllar, instructed by Mesure Brete
and ton Wotto
for the plaintiff; ppeared
and Mr Francis, instructed by Messrs Sharp,
and
Johnson, for the defendants
cho was heard before a jury con-
CIAO
of the following gentlemen-Mesure Henderson, Henry Smith, Alexandre
dos Remedios, A. F. Smith, A. Manger, Henry Dickie, and F. A. Grobien
The case was last before the Court on
Tuesday
Mr Francis opened the case for the de He said he had a somewhat difficult fence. H.M.S. Modeste, Captain J. G. Mead, left and delicate task to perform. The diffient. Singapore on the 21st ult. for Europe.ty arose from the fact that this was the first
case in the experience of that Court Fending the arrival of her relief from home, which the law relating to wills had to be
WALLE the Straits Times says, it is expected that considered. They were all, to some extent, either the Comus or the Curacon will be inexperienced, and he himself was consi
ent down there from the China station.
10. The task was one of dorably
do great because of the nature of the case, and importance of the interests involved.
children, many of
of them quite or fourteen
the
•Hency...
Por Nona, at a p.m., on Friday, the 3rd Lx the Sands v. Forbes case to-day, before He was defending the interests of thirteen
Mr Justice Snowden, sitting by consent young, who were by the operation of as the Full Court, a decisions was delivered of property to which under the
deprived of considerable amount
For AMOY.-
day, the 4th June.
Par Diamante, at 11.30 am, on Satur-affirming the decision of the Paisne Judge deceased they were entitled, that
For MANILA...
Por Esmeralda, at 3.30 pm,, on Satur-
day, the 4th June.
For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHÓW.- Per Evengtung, at 5 p.m., on Saturday,
the 4th inst.
For BANGKOK.—.
Per Danube, nt 5 p.m., on Monday, the
For
6th iust...
STRAITS SETTLEMENTS, AND
CALCUTTA.
Per Lee, at 3.30 p., on Tuesday,
the 7th June.
For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS & BOM
BAY.-
Por An, at 3.30 p.m., on Tuesday, the
7th June.
will
92 the
(Mr Snowden) on Mr Francis' Report. On going to strangers in blood to the decessed the application of the Attorney General, for He had to look after their interests and put these before the Jury is clearly as he could. the plaintiffs, leave was given to appeal to Their case involved no charge against the Her Majesty in Council.
avoid as, lar se which might seem to imply a with reference to
plaintiff in the
He had therefore to anything
yet he could not eroid calling attention to
Was
Tue friends of Dr.N.B. Denys (formerly or this Cudong, will be glad to lenen, thus the Souretary of State for the Colonies bas
circumstances which must th suspicion in the minds of the although been pleased to appoint that gentleman to it was not his duty nor theirs to put these whatever they might be, inte bo Srd Magistrate, Singapore, and any definite form. The only duty they had missioner of the Court of Requests rice Mr to perform in this case was to say Were C. W. S. Kynuersley, promoted.. Dr they satisfied on the epidence that the codi
which he WAS HOW Dennys wax Assistant Protector of Chinese os axecuted by the deceased when in TOS OF contesting, there, but has acted as a Police Magistrate full knowledge and understanding of its contenta" They had not to say, as a mat for some time lately.
ter of fact, that it was obtained by frend they had not to find a case against any oHO. They hail only to be satisfied, completely and entirely, by the evidence produced by Colonial Funds & few might be added for the plaintiff, that the codicil was the act of the deceased, done with full knowledge the convenience of residents who take their of its effect. If on the evidence they walks there in the cool of the evening. Itis were satisfied beyond all ressonable doubt.
plain that it was, they would find for the said that a liberal member of the communitiff and for the coditil bat if they were
their verdich ty offered to send Home for a number of not satisfied,
would
dissatisfac The British Contract Packet Kira seats for this admirable promenade, and simply to an expression of that
tion without involving any expression of will be despatalied on THURSDAY, that his offer was declined Saroly the opinion as to the conduct of the 9th June, with Mails to end
The defendant's position was this, he waso
For KOBE AND YOKOHAMA
There are not too many seats on Kennedy For Takasago Mart, at 5 p.m., on Fri-Road, and without great vinlence to the
day, the 10th June,
For NAGASAKI AND YOKOHAMA
Per Malacca, at 5 p.m.; on Friday; the
10th June.
MAILS BY THE BRITISK PACKET. —
Ladividuals
through the United Kingdom and Government could afford this little expo of the nephews of the deceased--a aister's
Europoid Brindisi; to the Straits diture.
son. Under the will, which he did not Settlementa, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon,;
contest, dated in April 1874, the nephews India, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gib- Sous time since, when referring to the and nisosh of the deceased were entitled to raltar. This is the best opportunity
divide between
property. At the lime N.B.This Packet carries no mails for the position of Chief Folice agistrate should considerable amount of property
Australian Colonica
have been conferred upon him. We are the will, made while he was my parters
health and l
possion of now reminded and indeed the reminder faraldes, he gave
for forwarding Correspondence to Mauppointment of the Hon. F. Stewart to tedne of the had opeke hole of the Te
Jana 2, Welle, German steamer, 393, J. |--
zitius.
B. Massmann, Hoihow. May $0, Genera). - MAILS WY THE FRENCH PACKET. WIELER & CO. KORVALOS A
June 2," Kwangtung, British steamer, 674, Young, Foochow May 29, Anioy 30)| and Swatow June 1, General DOUGLAS LAPKLIK & Co.
June 2, America, British ateamar, 162, Williams, Shanghai May 25, General — Yoani & Co.
June 3, Norden, Danish steamer, 776,
KEN & 00,
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past of Police Magistrate, we said that the of his death stor
-the full-
mainder to Valentine's willow,
children if there were stry, the property revert to the testator'a mais ni kan m cas
The French Contract Packet racundity ought not to have been nosessary that the houses to the executor
will be despatched on THURSDAY, Post of Chief Magistrate of the Polios Court main the 16th June, with Mails to and was abolished many years ago. The reason through the United Kingdom and perhaps why thin was overlocked by us may Europe, vid Naples to Saigon, Straits the distalasian Colonies Pondichery, wont to be styled Chief Police Magistrate Settlemente, Batavia, Burnal, Ceylon, have been that the Hon. Charlee day two honse To China's boy, Le kan
Madras, Calcutta, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar,
of Valentine sad his wife having no shllegar He left to his alster Maris Jonophs Baptistá
Ohn, for the rapport of helf and his long after the real position cessed to exist. mother, two lures, That 10, in ce
the China
4887mg nochildren, reverted:
next of kin Both Police Magistrates are now upon the die te
Rasmussen, Saigon May 28, Rice Seas The urast hours will be observed in closing
came footing in erstra