represented her draught to the flat. She was drawing test, while it was represented as 20.4. She was buing towed by a powerful tagboats, Efforts have been made to get her off, bat up to Clas mueraing aho was still ashore. Hot card conists of large loga of hardwood, and thors will be considerable dealty in lightening
bor."
A Naval Court of Inquiry into the ofcoum so altending the lem of the British steamer Walt, near 6mm Upper Waterman Booy, in the river Yangte, na the Juuary, wisopened at the British Vice-Consulate, Shaylasi, on the 15th alt., and aontinged on the 16th ult. The evi, dunce we aumplated on that dag, but the Pre sident anounced, after an hour's cousidoration, that the Court had been alio to come to a desision, and would not deliver judgment until the following morning. The Cours then doli vered jedemens to the effect that the master, Mr. Junos Mnakry, was guilty of grave ervora, of judgment in navigating bis vessel, severely reprimanded him, apt ordered him to bear the costs of the inquiry
COCHIN-CHINA.
SAIGON..:
THE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, MARCH 6TH, 1833
The Governor of Balgon has appointed a com mission to inquirees to the boat means of giving effect to a reto of the Colonial Connell rogom mending the enebars vemoat of the aressing of the native brood of horses with foreign breads, especially the Manila one.
with latent to kill, do not the spirits woon? If the Power above (China) does not pity, tho moaste (other nations will not agroe. Yes szd Shan practisod virine and the four soas did rs. derepes. Is it not botter, then, that all be at psado and lave treaties? Frem of old, when the node came, they were apposed by earth. When the banditti ohms, they wore opposed by the mill tary. Conneraing literature, all hare the works
The Sort King of Sise val, we learn from of Confucius and of Monoius Concerning mili. tary matters, all understand the tactics of Sen, the Indépendant of the 10th instant, at that If the tribes follow they are still ancurtain of date is Saigon, the object of his vialt boing. the. cuccoks, And if the tribus rebel, all will not nonsttlement of the various crestions reinfive to tho nesatily suffer nishant of death, Then what telegraph lies and the postal service betwe have we to fear? The King may not always to Saigon and Bangkok King, and the Priuse may not always be Prince. wo follow you (China) you will always hava baneur. If not, all wil lanch at you. Better then that all be at pesos, and make treaties of peace and all stand as one. Thus great alaagh tur of men will be avoided, strong projadies will be removed, and great blesstaga scured. Every your we will present tribute: we will be always small, pas ever will be great."-N. C. Daily News Corespondent.
PEKING.
30th January.
Indipentant de Saigan of the 10th instant, says:-Aarding to the Baypal the troops sent eut by La Corrèze, and who are expected immedi ately, aro only feat couliugent for which the Ministry has asked from the Chamber acither orodit uer approval. They are simply using already available orodija and troops not otherwise engaged. If this demonstration is not sufficiant the Chamber will be asked to vate a credit in the Bonnion which was opened on the 9th January, From private information we have received wo are in a position to state thas the Shamrock will bring to Saigon about 800 man, who will be placed at the disposition of the local anthority if app- trary to expectations, it bacines recessary to seriously nsa forse towards the Hue Courts
INSURANCES.
With coferees to an sliale on pasaporte which appeared los event isme of the N. C. Daily Neto, gorrespondent of that paper prints out that tho Brazilian Treaty roountly coupleded by
We have had more than our usual amount of Sabor Callide is the only one under which the sickness in the community notwithstanding the passportaissuoda roof really satisfactory descrip-
All passports given vader the British, hard frost. Prof. Fander has been down with French, American, German, pad other Tranties forer for three or four weeks, and is only now Mr. Halomba einale, from the Foreign Consulates, and aon. Terging towards convalescenco. arquently do not carry as much weight as they has boon af Tisatsin thuring the last three weeks should in distant localities, where the mandarias conferring with L Hang.chang on some im have only the laziest notions what is meant by portant business. He is absortly expected back,COTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE Ta Yine Kuo, Ta Moi Kas, and the rest. StillWe bara lost the celebrated Mr. Yang, the luse how they auy adequate idia of the authority pawnbroker, wholes retired to Shansi, bis motiva altecbing to such credentials; and the visa of the home, thore to follow out ble plans of coal and local Tuotai dors not go far totards investing iron mising and other applications of foreign He has long boon known to the machinery. tho English or Amerison docement with mach dignity. But by M. Collado's Trosty, the pass-foreign community hem, and his honse has port is issuad not from the Dazilian Consulate, always been open to foreign callers. Visitors to bat direct from the Tantal's Yaman; which Peking-ledica especially-who wished to see makes in sopranons difference in the oves of the the interior arrangements of a Chinese bonso ioiond aathoritise. It would be well if all pase have been invariably taken to see him and his family. Ho bas become antiroly foreign at heart,
COMPANY
FIRE AND LIFE. Insurance against TIRE granted at Out- ront Katas. Considerably Reduction in Promin
for LIFE INSURANCE in China.
MEYER & Co., Agents. Hongkong, 3rd June, 1879.
U N PIRE
[loud
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE. THE SEVEN TON CUTTER TACIT with Spare, Sails, Moes-
Apply to ing Dingy, 6. Prica 3500.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH, FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FQOUNOW. THE Steamship
"DOUGLAS," Captain S. Ashton, will ho despatched for the above Porta TO-MORROW, the 7th Instant, at DAYLIGHT. T. M. LEATHERBARROW,
Harbour Of.. Hongkong, 24th Folunary, 1868
1883
FOR SALE. DISQUIT DUBOCUUE & Cn..COGNAC *** **** BRANDY. JULES ROBIN & Co. COGNAC
*
O. P. BRANDY.
A. LALANDE & Co. BORDEAUX CELEBRATED CLARETS. JAMES WATSON & CO. DUNDEE, GLENLIVAT & LOCHABER - SCOTCH WHISKEY. Apply to
EDUARD SCHELLUASS & Co, Hongkong, 15th Febrany, 1883
£534
FOR SALE, JUST RECEIVED. DEAL SCHIEDAMSOHE JENEVER,
SURREY STONE BOTTLE
DR. TOWNSEND'S AROMATIC HOLLANDS TONIC, POMERANZEN BITTE&3.
VESSELS ON THE BERTH,
ATHO
MAIL EXPECTED. "
THE AMERICAN MAIL. V
The O. & O. 8. E Company's steamer Coptic, with the next American mil, left Yokohama on the 5th, and may be expected here on or about the 12th instant.
STHAM FOR
COLOMBO, SINGAPORE, PENANG,
ADEN, SUEZ, POET SAID, MALTA, GIBRALTAR BRINDISI, TRIESTE, VENICE, PLYMOUTH AND LONDON; BOMBAY, MADRAS; CALOUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. For Freight or Famage, apply to
STEAMERS EXPECTED. NE -CARGO GẠT BE TAKEN ON THROUGH DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Cá
BILLS OF LADING. POR-HATAVIA, PERSIAN 1442 Hongkong, 1st March, 1883.
The "Bon" Lina teaser Banarty left Sings- 1 GULD PORTE, MARSEILLES, TRIKSTE, HAM-
BUNG, Now Yers, and BOSTON,
pore sand, and may be spooled herò on bla THE PENINSULAL AND URIENTAL STEAM instant
Steamship NAVIGATION COMPANY' PEKIN," Captain A. Sputans, with Her The Union Line stenor Venice loft Singapore Majesty's Maile, will ha despatched from thite on tas Sed, and is dus here on the 10th Instant. for LONDON, vil BOMBAY and SUEZ
The N. T.-S. N. Co.'s steamer Compta Loft CANAT on TUESDAY, 1 th March, at Batavia on the 1st, and may be expected here
or about the 16th instant...
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA VIA NAGASAKL, WITH OPTION cu Calling at R1020,; (Paning through the Inland Sen).. TIEÈ P.&.0.9. N:Co.'s Steamship
THE
SUMATRA,"
,,,,
will leave for the above placs at 12 (NOON) o'Cleak TO-MORROW, AL March.
A, McIVER,
Saporintendent. Honkong, 24th February, 1883.
TOR KUDAT AND SANDAKAN. THE Steamship
"FOKIEN," Captain Abbott, will be despatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 9th inst, at FOUR PM
For Freight or Pasare, apply to
DOUGLAS LATBAIK & Co. Hongkong, 5th Marub, 1883. STEAM TO BOMBAY AND STRATTS. THE P.&O. S.-N. Da's Stormship
"GEELONG."'*
BRE (TH-LOADING GUNS, RIFLES,T" REVOLVERS, CARTRIDGES and SHOTS.
J. F. SCHEFFER, Nos. 21 and 23, Pottinger Straat. Horgkong, 1st Junn, 1882.
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FOR SALB
GOULET CHAM
CARTE D'OR, in Cases of I dax. Quarte.
--Do.
Do. -2 doz. Pints.
OFFICE GEORGE, PAGNE
The Undersigned are prepared fenn this unta
LINSTEAD & DAVIS, Arenta
Sun Fire Office.
F15
Wo stato with plass that the brand of
[480
1418
will leave for the abavo place on FRIDAY, the 9th March, at FOUR PN.
A. MUIVER.
Superintendent. Hongkong. 28th February, 1858.
FOR SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. VIA SINGAPORE. (Calling at FoRT DARWIN and QUERNELAND Ponts, and taking through. Cargo to New ZNALAND, NEW Calenoxia, TASMANIA, AND FIJI) Esstoen and Australian Steamship
ably well during the púst rear, the quantity imported (7.137 Cases) being the 6th largest entrar's Slowmor
*** TANNADECE,”
Pour P.M.
Cargo will be reosived on board and Parcels and Specic (Gol) at the Offos until To A.M.. on the day of sailing.
4.
"
Tho alentuar Ezzine left Sydney on the lat,
Silk and Valables for Europe will be tran.ad is dus hors ca or about the 28th instant. shippet at Colorabe: Te sud General Cargo
for Tonton will be conveyed vit Bombay without
transhipment, arriving cna wook later than by
the ordinary digest route via Colombo.
For further particulars regarding Frejont
POST-OFFICE NOTICES.
Pie anthoriand East of Mails issust, in
and Passes apply to the PENINSULAR countion with this paper in the one published ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S tavissauh day in our Extra, frhich is always Glos, Hongkong.
The Contents and Vatan of Packages are re-corrected to a much later hear than that gives quired to ba deolurod prior to shipment.
Shippers are partiontarly reqnosted to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bill of Lading,
CREA RESERVED ACCOMMODATION
he obtained in this Company's Stearrers particulare apply at the Office.
for
A. MOIYER, Sumoristandent.
Hongkong. 36th February, 1883.
NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGBUre
MARITIMES.
PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR
LOMBO, ADEN, STRE SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, CO. ISMAILA, PORT SAID, STRIAN PORTS. NAPLES, MAESEILLES, AND
ALSO,
below.
A MAIL WILL CLOSS... For Swatow. Amoy, sed Ponchow,.-Fer Dangitis, to-day, the GCL instant at 5 P.M.
For Nagasaki and Yokohama-Por Sumatra. to-morrow, the 7th instant, ab 11.30 a..
For Shanghai-Per Glencoe, to-morrow, the 7th instant at 11.90
For Kadat nnd Sandakan. Per Fier, on Friday, the 9th instant, st 330 PM.
For Straite and Bombay-Por Qestany, co Fridus, the 9th instant, at 320 P...
TOURS FOR CLOSING THE CONTRACT MAILS.
THE ENGLISH MAIK The followice hours aro, observed in alosing Mila, &o., by the British Contmot Packs:
Day of DepariUTA, Noos-Money Ordór Office oloses.
of 30 Brazds on the list; we wish this house à continuation of this well ceaseved prosperity- (Exmot from Hanfor's Wins and Spirit Cir. Captain §. . Grean, will ha despotoked as shove PORTS OF BRAZIL AND LA PLATA 2.00 P.r.-Kemistry of Lotters ceases. Fast-
ports were made ambjent to this rule, next time and has lost all faith in the ordinary Chinese beto GRANT POLICE gainst FIRE at the i raviton of the Treaties takes place.
Commenting ou the speculation of the past lids. Há has studied obamistry, mechanical apReduced Tarif Rates to the extent of $50,000 GEORGE GOULET & Cc. bas come up remark- rest in Shanghai, the Mercury eaysTho spo.pliances, French, mineralogy, medicine and a host a First-class Risks. culatie maala which has just burst in Shang of other subjects. He possesses gas works, stena nai has been shortlived. Fer about a year wongines, a complete pharmacopoeia of drage, have witoossed entire Shanghai advancing in foreign furniture, photographic apparatus, a apparant prosperity by the leaps and bonads," geologiosi cabinet, eta, ete. He was in the made familiar le as by the sensational speeches habit fregaeally of inviting the more intimate of of the Great Statesmas; thues leaps and boucas he foreign boosts to dinner at his own house, Lurned out to be nothing but an excess of pro duction, which led to a collage. The prosperi- ty of Shanghai.soon eelispsed; as sopa as the bobbie wax-pricked by the New Year settling it burst. The greatradrantage of a settling like that at the Chinese New Year is that it is adapted to find out how much real bottom there is in any speculative movement.
Al
Honekane, 12th Mav, 1391: TIKAMES AND MORSEY MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED.
TEAD OFFICS-1, ROYAL EXCHANGE BUILDINGS, LONDON.
NOTICE
[847
exlar, January 10th, 1882)
JUNG & Co Chrion Qualities
HOOK and MOSELLE,
from 35 to $15 per Case of 1 oz. Quarts. JOHN HOPKINS & Co.--LONDON "GLENGARRY" OLD SCOTCH WHISKEY,
on SATURDAY, the 10th fateh, at Foue P.. Paresls (all of which must be sent to oar Olles) will be resolved up to år.. on FRI. DAF, the 9th March.
Contents nucl Value of Packages must be decla od.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 27th February, 1888. 1476
UNION LINE.
FOR YOKOHAMA, HE Steamship
(83
TH
e proposed some yours ago to go to Europe on tour of inspection, and for the purobcse of all sorts of machinery. Everything was got ready, and a retired Cournissioner of Customs, now de coased, was to have accompanied him.. The Chi-
The Undersigned, having hoon appointed neze Government seemed however to put obstacles
Iu Cass of 1 dozott Quarts, $5 per Case. in the way; a heavy indemnity was domanded to, begin with. And after all it was quito uncertain Agents in Hongkong and China for the shore most every truder in Shanghai seems to have whether their foreign Trojan horses would be Company, are prepared to accept MABING
CHATEAU BELaib, OnapraŬ ŠOLLBERG. Depicted legitisasto business and devoted allowed to enter the gates of Poking. A madai. BISKS at Current Intes, allowing usual dis JOJENU FRERES Cofstrated ULARETS,
ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,
PUSTAU & Co.. himself to speculation of some sort. There has fisently ouparisoned saddle, prepared at Hong counts.
Agents.
Agents. Always been an active pealations going on in kong for presentation to the late Emperor by a
Hongkong. 4th May, 1881.
Ifongkong. Sed Dotaber, 1882. Shanghai in dollars and opiam, but there was former Heppo of Cantos, lay for years at Tien- nothing unusual about those markete last tsin, the aum demanded for allowing it to enter
O be disposed of FIRST CLASS MIL yort.
One of the articles of produce which Peking being quito prohibitive. I think Tls. the modest БЕ asked 29
LINERY, DRAPERY AND OUTFIT. seized to atisuot sperables tras keroseno ail; 10,000 was
ootroi. It was latterly brought in through often a Chiuuse trader could not falf his en
AGENTS to the NEW YORK BOARDtablished for upwards of 20 years. Kagetects with punctuality boause his means, the foreign Customs, but so far as is known hasHE Undersigned havo heat appointed TING ESTABLISHMENT in Chios, Ba wore hampered by the parengo of r. lat of oil, never been prestated to His bajesty, whe and the market would not grep or it went down. pow In many instances mer who had ccaduated a winras eruditably for twenty-five years had Laken to plunging in oil and had to soil off their stock in traile and lignitato. In some instances iren bag brought them down: in others the leat gain to Shansi, and if the enlightened Go. they have had to carry has proved boc heavy for varner of that province will only avail himself them. Then we had a great boom in shares, of Mr. Yang's services, he might soon raise bis Not the aid shares about which everything was province to a high pitch of material prosperity. kuowu and which rearned a moderate rate of Mr. Yang, I may may, is not an opinic-soker- interest and offered a moderate increment in Talking of opium-smoking, by the by. I observe value; but shares in new companies, turned to in Mr. Bremton's Thres Lootores on "the Truth about Oplam," that he makes numerous
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. no longer regnizes Guy ansh Eaddle, of UNDERWRITERS.
Hongkong, 4th September, 1879.. having some eight years ago himself. assentod without the saddle to be Pearly Emperor, All unite in rotting Mr. Yang'a departare. what is a luss however to us and to Obibli is EOORD of AMERICAN and FORMON
SHIPPING
Agents, ARNHOLD. KARBERG & Co.
(1680 Hongkong, 4th September, 1879.
R
INSURANCE COMPANY. NURTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE
prosecute enterprizes of whigh The Chinese kostrom sad unguarded statements, to one of NHE undoraigned, Agents of thes above Cars-
nothing about.
. When it came near China New Year these anpposed, investors were found hurrying around to try and get advanoon
p these shares from foreign bankers. As it
which let me here allude. On page 144 ha saya, "I have not any doubt whataver that Prince
ang and all the Imperial magnates, including
is not customary for foreign banks to advance Li Hung-shang, that strictest of moralists, revel
on shares of a company whilst the undertaking is the very. Indian drug they affect so to abhor." which it ja formed to carry ou is it concse of What reliance can be placed upon the statements.
psay, are authorized in TNSURE uguiast'
GILMAN & Cn. TRE at Current Rates.
Honkong, 1st January, 1882.
NOTICE
PANY, LIMITED,···
18
construction, advances eculd not be obtained. So of suubu writer? If wo find a writer drawingN CHINA FIEB INSURANCE COM * very large number of tus er bare failed to on his inner consciousness to such an extent as met their sugagements; balf the Chiren banke this and black balling the whole Chinese Gus pespared to ACCEPT FIRST-CLASS in to place havo closed, meng of them desiding verumant, it is bat natural that we should look RISKS at, nett par Annum, and other Is. -not-to-resama business until the first settling with the greatest auspicion on his work.
Prite Kang is still in private, but is expected ORANGES at Current Rates day, which is the fourth day of the fourth resume his public functions upon the opening
AMERGIES at all us Treaty Ports of China month, when they will be able to find who are slowly tradestuen and who wokless gamblers,
made Philippines. TIENTSIN.
5th January, 1883. The day hafore poaturday, news rented here that the troops at the Eastern Tombs had run tinied. Somo say they are the Maueku troops, ather that, they are Li fang-oblong's troops,
of the seals of pilice, a month bangs. The most at Japan, and at Eingapore, Salgan. Penang. coufisting statements are ai calated regarding Lis health. Some aver that he is quite well cthere that he is much better and not a few that he is quite bad although some of the previous He is distressing symptoms have subsided. reported to be repairing Buddhist toreplas, and this may mesneither a thank-ofering to the gada
[€50
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Suuretary, Hongkong, 27th March, 1882. "MPERIAL PIRE INSURANCE.COM.
PANY
The Undersigned, Agents for the above
FIRST-CLASS RISK.
their numbers are variously reported from 3,000 for his racavery or nullcipation gifts in the hope Company, are prepared to GRANT POLICIES Lo 10,000. It is said they have passed through of recovery. In this way Buddbiam flourishongaiast FIRE to the extent of 860,000 on any Bhong Hai Kwat into Shinking, and taken The saunal examinations of the college stu averything they could lay their niks on of any dents and breakfast to the Professors took place one.
RATES ON FIERINGLASA GODOWNS RE. vane. Ons thing is certain that there is a the other day. Another of the Chiness lootures was lately delivered by Me. Over on some gee- madiny: Yosterday a exfu was brought u containing the body of sows official by the oume graphical subject, illustrated by magis Jantara DUCED PER CENT, WEIT PRR ÁNGUY of whom the soldiers had robbed and be. roga-A theatrical performando is in coarse of FROM THIS DATE: hondod. The commander-in-chief of the pr. preparation at the British Legation. Snow vines, who resides at Lin Tai, left to the 23rd has at lest fallen to the amount of ano and for the seems of the mutiny, to endeavour Los half inchor. A strong north-west wind Las iestore order, and I sincerely hope he will ans aprang up which will blow a good deal of it ered. It is the old story, soly ten months' pay away, and thus prevent the thirsty sell from for a year's sorvico-Merry Correspondent.
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"VENICE." Captain Drake, due on or about the 10th inst., will have immediato despatob for the abera Park
For Fraight or Passage, apply to-
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, 5th Maron, 1893.
FOR YOKOHAMA AND HLOGO.
THE Stamship
Address A. B., Üles of this paper, Hongkong. 12th January, 1883.
JUST LANDED AND FOR SALE. EX ESMERALDA." TIGH STANDARD SUGAR, Manufas HIGH STANDARD SUGAR, Manufactu
COMPANY, LIMITED, of MALA; in Quantitias to sait Purebarers. This Sugar can be specially orb the use of animat charcoal or sulphuric acid. recommended for family ase, sa it is made with
Fresh supplies will be received from Manila every fortnight.
TAI YUNE. Compradors, Central Market. Hongkong, 18th November, 18
FOR SALE..
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*
CHAMPAGNE,
WACHTER'S ROYAL CHARTER
Parreyora to or Majesty the Queen and to . H. Higher the Prince of Wales by Sperinl Appointment andor a Warrant, dated 7th
March, 1881.
"BENARTY,”
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BOMBAY, MAHE, ST. DENIS, AND PORT LOUIS,'
IN TUESDAY, the 13th day of March, 1935, at Noor, the Co-many's Steamship "PEIHO," Commandant Tillier, with MATLS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CAR, leave this Part for the above places.
Cargo and Specie will be magistered for Loa don a wall as for Marseilles, and accupied in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe,
ing of all printed matter and patterns cor. 3.00..-Muits closed, gnocpt for Late Latters. 3.10 P.-Lottera may be posted with late fea 33 who the Post Oline closes entirely, ⚫of If conts untit 40-Lata Letters may be pasted on board the packet with late too of 10 conés, until. Bae of departure.
Shipping Ordera will be granted until Noos& of 12th March, 1889,
Cargo will be raggized on board until 4 P... | Soeole and Parcels until 3 r.M., on the 12h Marob, 1883. (Parcels are not to be sent
THE FRENCH MAIL. Day before. Departure,
Post Office P.M., Money Order Oflee class. slows, except the night fox, which is always opop out of office hours.
Day of Departure.
board; they must be left at the Agenor's: Oos.) Contents and value of Packages re7A., Post Office vpeys. required.
For further particulare, apply at the Com pany's Office,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agoal. Hongkong, 2nd March, 1889
10 A., Tegistry of Lotter cease". Porting of
all printed matter and patterns cooker.
expected bore on 9th instant, will have prompt OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM.
SHIP COMPANY.
TAKING CARGO AND
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Ayvate. Hongkong. Srl March, 1886.
454
FOR LONDON VIA SUEZ CANAL. THE Steamship.
TAP
"GLENEART,"
PASSENGERS TO JAPAN, THE UNITED STATES MEXICO, CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA, AND EUROFE
THE OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
VIA
AND
STEAMERS.
11 AM, Mail closae, escapt for Inte Latters 1.10 A3, Letters may he posted with Late P
of 10 canta antil
11. A. when the Post One closes entirely. 21.40A.M., Tate Teltora may be posted on board
the packet with Lute Foo of 1 Conte antil- time of departure.
MAILS 'UY THE BRITISH PACKET. The British Contrast Pack PEKIN." will he despitol on TUESDAY, the 6th March. with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Daropo via Brindisi, 'to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Carton, Iadio, Aden. Egypt, Malts, and Gibraltar.
Nhi Prokat earring wu mails for the Australasian Colonies.
The usual hours will be observed in closing
Captain Drake, will be despatched for the abovo ATLANTIC AND OTITER CONNECTING Port on er about the 8th instant.
For Fraight or Passare, apply ta
JARDINE, MATHESON & CHE Steamship OCEANIC" will be de-tho Mails, &c.
Heatched for San Franoison, vié Yokohamas,
·Hougtong, 54is March, 1883,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON, VIA SITEZ CANAL THE Company's Steamshi
"DEUCALION,"
on TUESDAY, the 18th March, IBES, at THREE FIM.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. The French Contrast Parint "PEIRO," Comostion being made at Yokohama with will he doutelied on TUESDAF, the 13th Stoamnes from Shanghai and Jepau Poris.
All PARCEL PACKAGES should be marked to address in full and no will be received at the
..$33.50. 1 Dazan Onnets
..$3.50. 2 Duzun Pints Apply bo
Captain Purdy, will be despatched on or alioat Company's Olco until FIVE P.M. the day pre. ARNHOLE, KARBERG & Co.
1425 the 15th instant. Hongkong, 28th & agant, 1882.
FOR SALE.
1874.
HAMPAGNE,
HRIDATEok & Co/8 MONO FOLE.
DEETIEN & Co.
f1061
Hongkong, 1st Tulv. 1891,
FOR SALE.
HAS. HEIDSIEDE'S CHAMPAGNE
1974, "WESLACK."',
320
............. par cash of 2 dozen pirts. $19
per case of 1 dozon quartë. GRAND VIN CHATEAU LEOVILLE. 324............per case of 1 dozen quarta.
PALMER MARGAUX.
GJBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company.
Foo Hongkong, 9th May. 1881.
$7.50
38.50
$12.
$5.....
per case of 2 dozen pints. CHATEAU LAROSE.
...per oase of 1 dozen quarts.
LORMONT.
COMPANY OF MANCHESTER
AND LONDON.
ESTABLISHED 1824.
rouping the full advantage. The Chinese are de- MANCHESTER FINE ASSURANCE ist February. lighted that the prayers of their Emperor have The mutiny at the Eastern Tombs is finished. at last beon board and answered. They dealsre Wang, she Gonersi in command of the troops, the amount, however, to be insufficient, and de- It has not yet snowed home, as it bas been beheaded on the spät, and the soldiers siro mora, who submitted have been pardoned and havo re- were; but being allowed to lis the first day with goves the balance of their pay. The cavalry, out wind and with a powerful gun, a large por however, anaboring a hundred and twenty men tina must have sunk into the ground. Dar have not returned. They are said to have joined streets, which before were so dry and dusty, baye now hooome a shade dirty. We look for a report the robbers and gone into Manoburia,
The case of Li Inag-chang's oktor brother has of a predigious fall in the Gazette. The amount teen again laid bolors the Board of Punishments, of snow and rain is calonlative not by its actual Tan, who is mirst up in the Yunon affair, is fall bat by the ilepth to which it sinks, which of said to have died a low days age in Pekine, It Cours varies costly doooring to quality tool this is true, two of the prinsipal witnesses have und situation. bven disposed ot, News has reached as that M.
CAPITAL OPTILE COMPANY, B1,000,000 Sterling. OF WHICH IS PAID-UP. £100,000 Storling. BESERVE FUND UPWARDS? £120,000 Sterling.
OF. &
£250,000 Sterling. ANNUAL INCOME
FleUndersigned Lave been appointe! Agents for the above Company at HONGYONG, CASTOS, FODCHOW, SHANEWAL, RED HANKOW, and are prepared to grant Insurances at Current Rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Cu Hongkong, 15th October, 1888. RENIX FIRE
$12
OFFICE.
per case of 1 dozen ganets.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agouts, Hongkong, 3rd Macob, 1883.
35
MARITIMES.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
for
THE Steamer
* VOLGA," Caplain De Maubenga, will leave Hongkong Marseiller, vix Intermediate Facts, on or about the 10th instans.
0: DE CHAMPHAUX,
Agant. Hongkong, 1st March, 1882,
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FOR BYDNEY AND MELBOURNE. Calling at PonT DARWIN, THURSDAY ISLAND, COOXTOWN, TOWNSVILLE, and BRISBANE, Am taking through Cargo to ADELAIDE, NEW ZEALAND, ADĀ TASMANIA PORTS, NEW CALEDONIA, Bud Fii).
THE Steamship
T
"DECIMA,"
vions to nailing.
EETURN PASSAGES.-Passengers, who have pail fall fars, re-embarking at Jau Frondigo for Chins or Japan (or vice veran) within six maths, will oo allowed a discount of 20% from Return Fare; if ro.amirking within one year, an allowance of 10%, will be made from Return Fare, Pro-Pait Return Passage Orders, uváil-
able for one year, will be issue at a Disocant.
Maroh, with Mails to the United Kingdom, Europe. aut places beyond, in Naples: to Shires, fitraits Settlementa, Kataria, Burmah, Cevlan. India (vi salms), the Austrahsian Colonies, Aden, Egypt. Malta, and fibraltar.
The usual hours will be harved in okaing the Mails. e.
CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY.- ESTABLISHED 1805.
of 25, frew Roluru Fare. Tem allomatous THE
do not apply to through fares from China and THE Undersigned having been appointed Janos to Burope.
Agents for the above Company are pre-
on the usual terms.
Consular Invoices to accompany Oretland, Pared to issus Policies of Inarasee sainst Fire Maxisan, Central, and South American Cargo,
ABNHOLD, KAZBERG & Co. should be sent to the Company's 'Ofoes, ad-
Hongkang. January 1882. Trossed to the Collector of Customs, Ean Fran- Disco.
For further information as to Freight or Pasaage,, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 50A, Queen's Bread Cautral.
F. E. FOSTER,
Agroati Hongkong. Zud March, 1885.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE S/E L. I. I. Aerisau Back
"HERBERT BLACK,"
Captain Ostmann, will be despatched me above-Treat, Master, will load here for the above Port. on SATURDAY, the 17th March, at POUR PM and will have quick despatol.
For Freight or Passage, apply ko
For Freight, apply to
1429
GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, 28th February, 18338,
per case of 1 dozen quarts. ...per case of dozen pints.
SLUMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, 26th March, 1891, FOR SALE. THE GOODWILL AND
TRADE of WATCHMAKING IN JEWELLERY BITs of the late JOY NORLE. For Terms and other Part onlara, apply to JOHN S. 00X
1262 Hongkong, Srd Fabrosey, 1888.
T FOR SALE, QUEAP. GUNBOAT'S BATTERY of 3 30-POUNDERS
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON, VIA SUNZ CANAL. THE Company's Steamship
"ANCHISES,"→
Wo hear nothing new of Koren or the royal Dil on arrived at Newchwang on the 12th uit., prisoner at Pao-ting Fa. I had the pleasaré that he was Gilton days on route. ie is ex lately of seeing a large photograph of the king's pected to stay thero fifteen days longer to try father, and be looks a man Bader 60, not unlike and arrange the matter. If he is nosaccessful i llang-ghong in ago and appearance. The
The Undoraigned are now prepared to A DAWEGENS STEEL RIFLED GONG (faptain Jackson, wil bo despatokci ou or about he will proceed at noo ts Pa Kaai in Heilung Mongols, with their damols, soided sheep, wild
boscs, game of all sorts, and rancid batter. are GRANT POLTUTES of INSURANCE again very long range); and 2 -POUNDERS BRONSE Kiang.-N. C. Daily Nemá Correspondeat...
daily arriving and taking up their place in Mou-FIRE at the following Bates- gol Square.
On First-olasa Europaan
Tonements at Net për Annum. On First.olasa Godowne, Merchandise storeĶī therefo
'CHI-NAN FU.
4th February. Ja Tao-jung is ordered to repair to Peking We have recently had two bussy falls of snow. and await employment. The Emperor has re- The weather how been exceedingly cold for note plied to Li Heug-atiang's request to attend the bice, causing much suffering among the poor fuúoral of his mother by reminding him that the people. The cheap food and fuel which they are affairs of the Northern Porta are very praning Bradearer than usual, in consequence of the Bloody just now, sad that the Court relles un Lie assia. of last summer and the almost fabulous amount taras. There will be a further deores on this of kaoliang stalks used by the government in subject during the 201 moun of this year. the repair of the river banks.
The Censor Láu En-p'a requests that all high
4
at Net per Annum. at 1 / Not per Anion On Coals. On Patrole in H
sensod Godowas... at 14% Net per annum. On First-class Chinese
Tenements
a62 Neb per Annum. On Second-ulnas Chinese
Tenements at 25% Net per Annum.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
Agouts for Phoenix Fire Offee. Hougtong, 5th August, 1881,"
the 6th March.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agants.
1281 Hongkong, 28th February, 1983.
BAIRE LINE OF STEAMERS,
HOWICZSES, all on carriages, with a quantity of Shot, Shall and Graps Shot. A Powerta! STEAM LAUNDRY as good as new with about 5 tour of BAR SOAP; 3 New Gunboat's BOILERS, 20 H.P. caob, tested to 180 lbs, to the square inch;
VERTICAL BOLLERS, from 5 to 12 H.P., 7 FOR LONDON, HAVRE, AND HAMBURG,
(Taking Cargo at through rates for ENGINES, from 5 to 12 1.P.; I now CENTRI-
NEW YORK) OAL PUMP, disobargos 5,000 gallons of water
minute: 1 Prato T. Steamship
fathoms CHAIN CABLE, from to 2 inches, and a 5-Osred·LIFE BOAT WHALER, by White of Oower, as good as new.
For Particulacă, apply to
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19201
Au sabonsive fire broke out laat wook on one of officials, civil or military, as well as those in the the best atrests in the city. A large silk and Iulia Supervisorate of Instruction, and Cap eatin establishment and a prominent cash abop zorale, who are given to opinm-smoking, may, bo salfered beavy losses. Strange to way the fire forced to discard the habit within three months. amourred with a fresh fall of snow, and on the Strict warning are to be given to saol dogenerate Eght when the "Tsed Wang" or Kitchen God officials, and secret disobedience in to be severely iamaid to asobnd to heaven to report the good and punishod. By the way, the Cousor calle opia bad in every family. The fire was probably by Us popular desj gaation of foreign draw, ban coused by the fire eractors and the burning of the Emperor calls it Mya-pix, which is simply a paper, ato., at the midnight hour. "It would be norintion of the English word. Bone Chinoso Interesting to know how many tres uriciuste says, borever, that the lattor refere specially to from this cause alone. The District Magistrats the opiam in its proparod form.-N. C. Daily CAFTIAL(FOLLY STOJIRISED) TK, 1,000,000, En forbidden the sale of crackers, roots, toon News Correspondent. S
the atrocks of the city. The low in evaded in
this way. Money to the treat poliso keeps
their mouths shut, and money to the nearest chup
provides a convenient hiding-pines for the fos Ellen articles whenever an official is passing, Here is what some might call the most recent
JAPAN.
TOKOHAMA,
Theung Friuoo, Howaten, son of Prines intelliegons from the outside world. At least Hirotenay founder of the house of Kwacho-no-
I have scoa no sonits of it to any of the late anys, died the 16th February. The Japan
2
HE CHINA MERCHANTS
INSURANCE COMPANY.
LEMTTED.
HEAD OFFICE+SHANGHAI,
www.
DOXED OF MIRECTORS,
Tom KrSiva, Feq., Chairman. CHO TY CHEE, Beg| CHANG Bu Ho. Esq. Caird To CHA, Eeq. Yr Y TIN, Reg
and too ethora
Ho Suter Cute, Tag, Sonretary. The Ostupang GRANTS POTACIES on
papera. A sensational desinent make, the head-raretle says he was unweil same time ago, but MARIND THIS at Carront Rates to all
was thought to have entirely renovared and was ports of the World. ings.read the
about to be admitted to the Imporial Bohool, whwti
Tetes among all nation
China at the hond,
All others biwing low.
authority), enya-
Usual return of Tremis are meño to ali
he was again attacked by dipthoris and speedily Castributors of Bustmoms whether Bharolaiders snsoambëd. « He was only sight years okl
Ler not.
יי - - - א י-םניירת
AO SHEN CATË,
Bonretary: $16$d (Moa-1ankow Road,
(100% Bhanghai, wt Jun. 1890.
UNIVERSAL LLEM ASSURANCE - BOOTITY, 2 ESTABLISHED 1894 TNSURANOS Elasted for Lite or Short Peelods; en Jokat Lives and on the limit ed payment gate.
For Particulars, apply to
LINSTEAD & DAVIS,
Agouts. Hongkong, 7th November, 1899
The erskou intended to contain the address The letter from which I quote, together with n copy of Death Dow to Corrupt Doctsises presssted by the foreign community of Japa was given to a village school tesober who was to Sir Esery B. Parkos, K.C.B., G.C.31., Iftr found studying Christian books. It was said to Britannia Majesty's Minister,on his rotary to Ja Le a copy of an official desputab. After a low psa In February 1882, was delivered on the 10th introduolory clauses in the usual form, the weitar] February. Sir. Harry Parkes has written for ( apk of himself as one who was sent by the chairman of the committee entrusted to tho
name of the signatorion with the prostation! "We have heard that the The Emperors of the address the following graceful words founded the illustrious kingdom of Ghies and Inn at a lose to express my admiration at the that the Five Rulers succeeded them. Thus wo beautifal easket designed as the depository of kuow that China has a Lord or Balor, and have the still more valuable address which the foreign. not other nationa thoir prinoes too? But the community in Japan presented me on my coluzz tritos outside of the Middle Kingdom ara batu Foritary Inst. I am particularly vratious. amall kingdoms, whose district cities are less with the taste of the givers which prompted than sixty and whose circumference is less the selection of a work of Japanese art of than three thonsand and yet they are con- iloh it is so unique and perfect specimen, touted and happy, and do not envy Chica. and I need not add that it will always be Now China's lord regas over ton reyriada Lighly prized by myself and my family, and not of people. Her cities are more thau thon. only on avocent of its intrinsic worth; which is sand thousand; karcircumference agar myriad greator than I should have desired, but chiefly The Undersigned, Agents for the above Cong. myriad ti. Even this description is below the for the attachment and regard which it denotes pany, art prepared to ACCEFT HISIS on facte. And does China envy other? If Heaven on the part of many friends this country with Finer-ames Gonowne ati per Cent. Nett pra were any, the north star could be moved out whom I have been so long associated. Begging din par Annom.
NORTON & Co., Agenté, etite placo. If Earth were angry, it would pass you to convey my best thanks to them for their away and be no more, Who inaa is angry, kupceptable souvenir."--Goritle;
QUEEN
NOTICE.
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Hongkong, 20th Zisy, 1881.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctionser, Queen's Road.
"MERIONETHSHIRE,”
(251
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, Sud February, 1853.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, THE 3/8 I I. I. American Ship
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LONDON AND IVERPOOL AND
GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY. The Undersigned, as Agents for the above Company to pred from this date to. GRANT POLICIES upon FIRST-CLASS RISKY to the extent of 210,000, at the Reduced Tarik Bates.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Ca
F38 Hongkong, 17th May, 1881.
TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF ITAMBURS
The Undersigned, having been appointed Agents for the slovo Company, are prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIEE at Carront Rates.
SIEISSEN & CO. Agents. Hangkany, 16th Novembar, 1872.
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"B. P. CHENEY," Kamphreys, Master, will load are for the above NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Froiglit, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
305
- Hongkong, 26th February, 1983.
FOR VICTORIA, D. C. HC 33 L. 1. 1. Norwegina Barkenting
THE
..."PROFESSOR NORDENSKJOLD," Jansen, Mastar, will load here for the above Port and will avo.qnick despatch.
For Fright, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong 27th February, 1898
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WE Undersigned have been apprinted Bole
COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
THE Undersigned, Adesta for the above Commouy, are prepared to GRANT IN- SURANCES to the ixtent of $65,000, on firet. #less riaks at current rates.
MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, 97th March, 1878
THE LONDON ASS FRANC B INCORPORATED BY LOYÉL, CHATTER OF HU NAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST. A.D. 1720.
WE Underigned laying basa appointed Agents for the above Corporation uta
Road. Commander, due here about the middle Agents for the Sale of their Goods iz prepared to grant Instances sa fallows
of next month, will load us abova.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
N
G
ADAMSON, BELL & C.,
Agents. Hongkong, 15th February, 1883.
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LI N
I 8 DEALER IN SILKS, Canton and Shanghai nuz, Crson Shawls, Laoguard and Ivory Ware, Curiosities, Ornaments, Inald Chairs and Tables, &o, &o, GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLER, ENGRAVER ON STAMPS, BRAZE, &c., Co., No. 62, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG. NOTE--The Firm is the oldest established of the kind in Hongkong, and has no connection with any othe: af similar hang na5000,
BUN SHING. Rongkong at May, 1881.
NOTICE OF REMOVAL... MILLAR.
1989
c. Ó.. .PLUMBERS GANFITTERS, &., &o.,
4.
at REMOVED their Oilos and Wars-room No. "BEACONSFIELD Ámoans," where Dedora for Fittings and Repairs will be puna- bually attended to
25
NOTICE,
THE Undersigned bus all kinds of House TUAL for sale in kerge and gruall ganntities. Also sazeral Strong and Commodious SMALL STEAMEES on hire for towing par. rate rates. Anly to pass, ozonions tout axiremely mode
BUSHING LEE, 37, Tuig Man Lane, Haugh the March 1982
FONG
1466
PHOTOGRAPHER
SHIRE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL. TULE Stourship
TH
"FLINTSHIRE,” Courtney, Commander, will load, and have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ADAMSON, BELL & Co...
Agenta.
1126 Hongkong; 17th February, 1988.
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITLIES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
HE
Company's Steamship
"SINDH," Commandant Legasir, will be despatohod for
GLANGITAI. shortly after Her arrival from Baropo
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Hongkong, 5th Maros. 1885,
NOTICE COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES- MARITIMES "PAQUEHOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
Has a LARGE, Citoices, and trees COMPLETE FILE Company's Steamship COLLECTION of VIEWS, than any other in the Empire..
"GODAVERY,"
IVORT MINIATUR of superine excellence Commasidant Du Temple, will be dospetool for
YOKOHAMA and high finish, painted by untive artists under shortly after the arrived of the part Fronol
The Dow PROMENADE PORTRAIts are now Mail from Earopé vaceful supervision, from $7.
taken dally.
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STUDIO, QUEEN'S ROAD, Nearly uppalla the Hongkong Hotel, f69
-G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Hoogkopy, 8th March, 1883
Arent
Rongkong and China by Moese, J. & L. TER NENT, Glasgow, and Mesari. DAVED CORSAR & Sona, Arbroath.
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Policies at current ratus, payable either here, in lendon, or at the princips) Porta bf Indis, China, and Australia. ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Tee Honphone, January, 1807:
FIRE DEPARTMENT:
TALGAR AND COMPANY Policies issued for long or short periods at
ESTATE AGENTS
RENTS COLLESTED. BROWN, JONES & CO.. UNDERTAKERS
MOURNING STATIONERY,
MONUMENTO FECTED,
6, QUEEN'S ROAD BAST.
Durrant rates.?.
LIFE DEPARTMENT. Policies issued for sums not exceeding 5,000, atro·luoad rates.
HOLLIDAY; WISE & Co. Hengkode, 28th July, 1971.
HE
(13-
ORNE HIGHLAND WHISKY, MAN ON INSURANCE COM
Pore Highland Malt,
Tororoughly rantured.
As a Sti qulauí,"
Sors the Medical Review,
"It is preferable to Brandy."
Bottled under the sperial supervision of H.M. Inland Revenue, in full-sized bottles, 8 to the gallon. Bolo Proprietors; GBDENLEES BROTHER
31, COMMERCIAL STREET, LONDON, E. Distilleries, Argylashire.
Agents:--
·JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Bongkong.
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E. CASSUM BHOY. URNITURE WAREHOUSE.
Nos. 9, 11, 12, 13, and 14,
BEACONSFIELD ARCADE, Oppsize the City Hall. Kovska.co-Roms FOXISHED THROUGHOUT
** ON THE SHORTEST- Novica.
FURNITURE. PIANOS, La., FOR SALE OR WIRE.
A GOOD SHLECTION OF BOOKS, Some Choice Original Oil Paintings and Water Colors: Chromos, Rngravinga, e
A few Pieces of Genuino Ok Porcelain and other Ware. CHINESE A JAPANESE CURIOS
[76 Hongkong. 14th farak, ISB2,
PANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFIC%-HOFGTONG. CAPITAL (FULLY SUNSCRIRED), $1,000,000.
BOARD OF DIRECTONS. Lensa Or, Esq., Prosidont
BAN HUP, Ex. 1 YowCroyd PAN, Esq. CHAN LICHOY, Bag, Q. Hoi Churt, Esq.
The Company GRANTS POLICIES on MARINE RISES ! party of the World, payable at any of its Agencies.
Contributory Dividends ar payable to all Contributors of Business, whether they sta Shareholders or not,
W
>
·HEAD OFFICE,
WOO LIN YUEN,
No. 2. Queen's Road West,-
Sperotary.
Hongkong. 14th March, 1881.
11730
AND R. TENNENT'S ALE and
PORTER. ILFVIN-CORSAR & SONS....
Markant Navy
CANVAS.
Navy Boiled
Loos Flus
"Crown ARNHÖLD. KARBERG & Co.
Rourkong, 11th May. 1867, "
Printed and Published by R. QuATTERTON WILCOX,
Wyndham Street, Hongkong