The sunshade Itaali was prchábly illoge), but an sms could say it was injurious to heals, and the street at this point is unmaily wide. There were two or three European polleemer looking on, together with soldiers and numarons Chinese, the whola proseedings being of a very aroitlag and nofay oharacter: After watching them for some time, I szked the poheemsu in 'charge' (No. 10) who was his authority for noting the "Ho informed me "He was, hin- golf. The sunshado, of No, 55, (next dops but one) was intact and unt touched in any way, and on asking this same man why he had not palled that one down alas, like the others, bis reply was that ho (Policeman No. 103), had "passed it." On my telling him, if he pallad one down he should pall all of them down, I only received abuse from him. The oracle may have been at work lore also
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that I intergret the feeling of all present af this table when with all my heart Σ opp, 'Ele rah for the Emperor and his army 1st
Emperor William raised his voice, grying "Hanh” thrice, both in the Hungarian and German languages.
HONGKONG
THE HONGKONG DAILY PRESS, TBIDAY MAY 18TH, 1896.
INTIMATIONS.
W ROBINSON & CO.
150 PLANOS FOR At 5 o'clock Emperor Frasols Joseph gave a HIRE on MONTHLY grand military banquet of 189 covers at the │· PAYMENTS. palace in honour of Emperor Williami. Emperor William started for Karlsrulio in the
yening.
CORONATION REGALIA OF THE CZAR: London, 18th April. A dispatch to the Times from St. Peters- burg says: 'A scens of pomp witnessed by thousands to-day as the removal of the Im- porial crowns and regalis from the Winter Patars for conveyance to Moscow. for the coronation of the Czar:
WALLER REACHES NEW YORK,
New York, 11th April.
John Walfer, lato United States Coumil at
No one appreciates more than myself the efforts of the Sanitary Board to improve the anitation of the colony. I am now and always have been prepared to assist and support Tawatave, Madagascar was a recond-class pas the carrying ont of any reasonable pare for senger on the steamer New York, which arrived improving its sanitation, and in fact in some to-day from Southampton Ho declined to carea would advocate even more stringoatdares his case, but said so felt confident of
визится. What I do object to, however, and the ultimate justification of his actions, that is the reason for my now writing you,
OLD MAIDS AT THIRTY. is that all these regulations are ast carried
Gordon, 12th April/ But consistently," without "fear or favour.""
The prefect of police in Paris han arbitrarily and I held that the. Board and its offers and ungallantly settled the question at what Bhould treat prory one in the same manzer, and not "blow bot and then cold." Probably 25 unmarried woman may be called an old- most of the owners referred to have received citizen had bequeathed a sum of money for msid. His fat in thirty years: A worthy notices months and years ago, but they have anani presentations to young asriel-peo boon allowed to laped, no steps being taken at ple of both sexes who had supported their the time to see them onfered. If a little more rents in their declining years, the object consideration was shown to the better-class being to enable them to settle themselves in Chinese; sad ne favouritismo, but treated in life. No age was mentioned, and the prefect the come impartial maonor, combined with a
had to solve the problem according to his best little tact on the part of the Board, I am are judgment. M. Poubelle has issued a degree. you would find that the better-olex Chinese, setting forth that bachelors and spinstore shall instead of obstrusting the operations of the
be considered young until they have attained Board, would asist them all they possibly could. the age of 90. There is a right and a wrong way of doing things. In this matter, I am afraid, howovor, that the subordinate officials have atrock the wrong way. Yours,
Hongteng, 1st May, 1806.
W. DANBY.
THE AMERICAN MAIL.
The P. M.. steamer City of Rio de Janeiro, with the American mail of the 16th April arrived yesterday. The following telegrams are from ear Soy Francisco exchange: ENGAGEMENT OF W. W. ASTOR AND LADY
CHURCHILL,
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New York, 11th April. William Waldorf Astor is engaged to be married to Lady Randolph Church. To atatoment, modo by ero of the Astor family, confirms the rumour that lins.Leon aurront in society cizilos of New York and London for sogeval weeks. No date has yet been announced for the welding, hot probably it will not take pláce before full
--
NEETING OF NEW WOMEN IN PARIS.
Now York, 11th April, The Sun's Paris correspondent cables; Even the fame of the now prophetess has paled in Paris this weak before the rival attraction of the International Women's Congress Thorn
has scarcely been a dull moment in the four.
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of
days" sessions, whereas,;, and the participants artificial aerated waters do not even
been mere non, the proceedings would hire been insufforably boresous. The only hour of nirmony was when the delegates from Great
Britain, the United States, fermany, Belgian dream of.-MORNING ADVERTISER.
and other countries were introduced at the open- ing of the session. The real inteivat began when it was proposed to eloot Mms l'ognon chairwoman. This provoked an emphatic pro test from me..Leonio Rongado, a well-known obstructionist. She said thers were Jenruod ladles present who had a better right to be pre sidont thaa Mue. Pognen, who only kept a lodging-house.
We are all Bogislate here," cried Mino. Pogon's supporters.
"Opr chairwoman keeps a family house agar the Arc de Triomphe and she's as good as a feminino doctor any day." Mr. Aster is at prosent in this country, ilms. Fotonie Pierro tried to quell the rising huving arrived from London, on the Majestie, storm, and fled the obstructionists to order. ou April 1st, accompanied by his three children."Don't izsalt me!" exclaimed Mme Ronjude. He uneated bia intention of retusising boreMy husband is here. He is a Munisipal only a fight, so it is supposed he will soon | Conueillor. This caused another outburst, amid sail for the other side. He has spent most of which the words Husband. the limbaud," bis time horn in koking after his property surg to a revolutionist air of Latapion's could passing reremi hours daily with his agents.
THPENDING BETROTHALA, MA
London, 11st April: Four betrothalsaro imponiting, that of Prince Albort of Flanders to the saccrd danighter of Archduke Carl Ludwig of Austria; that of Prince Christian of Denmark to Frincess Pauline, daughter of the King of Wartomburg; that of Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg sad Gotha to Princess Fedora of Sato Memgon, had that of King Alexander of Servia to Princess Murie of Green. TRANSCONTINENTAL BAILROAD RATE TO BE RAIBEI
Now York, 14th April. All of the difficulties in the way of rear ganization of the transcontinental association have at last hoon overconis, end the agroomout will go into effet en Mar 1st. After a war of ratee lasting more than three years the inter ested-railroads will now s out to earn some revenue. There will be a consilerable advance, in freight rates on May 1st, although East- bound feifts will be slightly reduced and fur. ther advances may be looked for nicording as business advancas.
The Pasido Mail and Puriama Railroad com. panies are parties to the agreement. The agreement has been made for tho opatinuation of the exbsidy to the Pacifis Mail Company Tho guarantee. will be $72,603 month or 5870,600 a year, and it provides for chartering by the association of aortain amount of spaco on the steamships of the Pacific Mail Company, in consideration of maintaining established
AN AGED PAUPER WHO MADE A BOOK O
THE MANCHESTER, LACHS.
New York, 11 April.
if
Estinguished. Another proposal was then made to oleat a president the oldest delegate present. No one came forward for the hawar on theen torms, and it seemed ne the question of years had a woothing effect on the excited feelings of thoses pressut, At last Mmo. Pagnon was voted to the chair, and. looked rather pole sind worried as she lick her sent..
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BANKS.
HE CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA,
TAUSTRALIA, AND CHINA
INCORPORATED BY ROTAL, CHARTER, 1883,
HEAD OFFICE, LONDON.
CAPITAL PAID-UP.........
RESERVE LIABILITY OF SHAME:
HOLDERS RESERVE FUND.......
£900,000
1803,000 350,000
· INTEREST allowed on Current Accuini at the rate of 3% per annum on the Daily balances On Fizel Deposits for it mently ..å por cont.
$4
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JONGKONG & SHANGHAI DANK-
The onions women havo debated overy subject under heaven with a woman in it. The
Cusson of the social evil. It was tackled by the husband of Doctress Fotonio Pierro. A venerabio lady was correcting some of the views of M. Fotonis Pierre when M. Robins, necentric fredhiakor, come forward from the wings in cycling costudie and bck his stand the platform. The hell of this pro- sident was disregarded. He was deaf to the trias of Enough, though!" raised by two- thirds of the congress.
Without asking the chairwoman's leave to speaks young named Leger scaled the platform, interrupted M. Robina, and strove to rebut the theories of the prophet of free lors. He did no with warmth, ability, and good taste.. He was cozistantly upplanded. Fans flapped on all sides. The ladies aried. Very good!"""Go on; yom are inspired!" and so on. M. Lager at once besame a faucite of the congrom M. Robina
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TO LET
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(With Immediate Possession), TOUSE in WLLIOT CRESCENT,
·ROBINSON ROAD. Containing 4 Rocoption Booms and 5 Bədrosmus.
Apply to
CHANTREY INCHBALD. -Mengkong. With Dosen For, 1993.
TO. LET
TOOMS Suitable for Offices in IE HOUSE
LANE Apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & CO. Hongkong, 11th May, 1806.
TO LET.
FOUNDED 1710.
The Undorsigned, having boon appointed AGENTS for the above Company, am prepared to ACCEPT RISKS against FIRE at Current Kates.
SIEMSSEN & CO. Page Agents.
Hongkong, 16th May, 1892
RANSATLANTIC FILE INSURANCE - COMPANY OF HAMBURO
COMMERCIAL
CLOSING QUOTATIONS.
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SIRMSSEN & CO.,
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THE MANCHESTER FIRE ASSUR-"
ANCE COMPANY.
ESTABLISHED A.D. 1824,
CAPITAL
....$2,000,000 TOTAL FUNDS AND SECURETT£2,480,053 NET ANNUAL FIRE PREELA£757478
Having been appointed Agents of the stove Company we are prepared to accent EUROPEAN
CHINESE Risks at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO., MyAgente.
Hongkong, 9th January, 1896.
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NTTLE INSURANCE COMPANY
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ON GERMANY,
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ON CALCETTA
2.79
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:1891
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ON SHANGHAI
Bank, at sight.
Privata, 30 days' sight
O
YOKOHAMA
On demand
ON MARITA
Oa demand:
Ox SINGAPORE.
O2 domand
BOYBREIGNS, Bank's Buying Inte Gold Leaf, 100 Ine, por taol
1%pm.
-VESSELS EXPECTED,
THE ENGLISH MAIL. Tha P.&.stusmer Koseita, with the English mail of the 17th it, left Engapore on thellth inst, at 2pm. and may be expected, here on orbent Saturday, the 16th instant. This packet brings replics to lettera despatched from Hongkong on the 12th Marob
THE AMERICAN MAIK
The O. &0. steamer Gaelic, with the Amer ican mail of the 25th tilt., loft Yokebama vin Nagasaki on the 13th instant, at lappight, und any, be expected here on or abeut, Widnesday, the 20th instant.
The Pi, sfcamur City of Peking, --with mails, &c, left San Francisco for this part viaj Yokohama and Negasaki on the 4th instant.
The Q&O, steamer Doric, with malla, &a... loft Bau Francigoo for the port, vis Ioncfubi, Yokohama, aut Nagasaki, où the 12th instant.
TIAE CANADIAN MAIL.. The CP. steamer Empress of China left Vancouver on Monday afternoon, the 11th inst., for this port
THE INDIAN MAIL. **
The steamer Catherine Aper, from Calentir, eft Singapore for this port ou the aftorgeen of the 9th inst
THE AUSTRALIAN MAT
The C. N. Co.'s stokmer Taizum, from Aus tralian porta, left Thursday Lland on the 106h 18, p. Sus and may be expected harn about Wednes
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THENIX" FIRE OFFICE.
P
The Undersigned are Bow prepared to
·GRAN'E POLICIES OF INSURANCE against FIRE at Current Bates.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO., Agents for the Phonix Firo Ofice. Hongkong, 17th August, 1887,
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(LIFE AND ACCIDENT). ..
LIFE RATES 20 % Lower than those charged by most. Cununies. ACCIDENTS 22 PER ANNUM Boourts £1000
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For Prospectax or further Particulars, apply to
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Hongkong, 18th 3, 1894. 1141
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No.5. UPPER MOSQUE SERA UN
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FIRE AND MARINE
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RENT RATES;
$5,750,00 ST FLOOR of No. 12, Queen's RoA and are prepared to accept Risks at CUR-
ExSERVE LIABILITY OF PROP TORE $10,000,000
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COURT OF DIRECTORS: A. MCCONACH, Es-Chairman. ST. MICHAELSE, Bag-Deputy Chairman. Hon. J. J. Bell-Irving J. Kranier, 6. J. Dodwell, aeg: M. D. Ezciciel, Es RM.Gray, Kia,
D. R. Bussoon, Est. R.homan, Esq.
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vain tried to finish his speech: When he found there mus was no chance of a further hearing he buttoned his gaiters and spam ayyor Annum on the daily ele on bis bicycle.
· HONGKONG-INTEREST ÁLLOWED. On Current decount at the rate of 2 per Cezal.
ET S'IL REVENAIT.
Inyan"
The Sun's London cable says: There is no From the French of Maurice Maderiinck, in "Ele Exception. literally, from Prince to paupers in the gambling vica in this country. Au adient pauper arraigned at the Birmingham Polisa - Court yesterday, charged with absconding from the workhouse, explained to the magistrate that
The
he had made a hook on the Manchester races in the almahouse. Thirty paupers laid penny bets on Lady Helos, at 7 to 1, and the horse won. The prisoner was unable to mitis, and afraid to meet Bis indignant creditors, he ran away, mugistrats admonishet the ancient pauper and imposed a most cruel punishment-set him. back to live with the thirty tomates of the works. house to whom he ewas seven pennise spiece. THE KAISER REVEALS A SCANDAL IN THE GERMAN ARMY.
New York, 1th April. The Journal's Berlin blb gays The Kaiser has unearthed a big conspiracy, extanding over several years, in the army. Muny infantry, cavalry, and artillery rogiments are concerned, it being declared that mibaltoras in these various branches of the service have been systematically maqufacturing exceptionally high shooting - records, as well as records on long distance rides, In order to obtain much coveted prizes. The Kaiser's suspicions were eronsod by being so often asked for rewards by the usme persone successively, and he ordered an investigation.. the suls of which has created a sensation, not- quly in army circles, bat genoralty..
AN ENGLISH GIRL MARKIES A GERMAN ·
BAKON
London, 15th April. Baron vọn Rəkantstein, military actase of the Gora Embassy, was married today to Miss Grace Maple, daughter of Sir J. Blundell Maple, at St. Albans Abbey, The Bishop of St. Albans offlclated. The guests included nearly all the diplomatic corps at Landon and many notablities. After lunchoon the bridal couple started for the Duke of St. Albans' chatoun. near Seville, Spain. The bride and groom received over 600 gifts,
And, at length, should ho return
What word hail I say?.
Tell how I avaited his
Ip to my last day.
Should he usk where thon ir: gone, What must I reply?
Que him Lack my ring of gold, Nought e muke reply.
If he questions yet again,
Heels quite of sue?
As a sister speak to kim- He is pained, my be
If he notes the cuspty room, Seeking mason why?
Foot to.lour joy and lump. Blown out news bj,
Should ho query once more still, On thy dying breath?
Say I ever dread lest He should mourn my dadl
Hongkong, th May, 1990.
SHIPPING REPORT.
ON FIXED Der gits..
For 3 months, 24 per Cent, por Astron. Fer 8 months, 31 toe Cent, per Aurum. For mente, jer Cent, per Anaem.
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manger. Hongkong, 17th February, 18987, -
THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA
LIMITED
AUTHORIZED CAPITAL. Возвскілер
ELDONICO.
* 500000
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COURT OF DIRECTORS.
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пишат
·LINSTEAD. & DAVIS. Hongkong, 9th May, 1896.
TO LET
WELLING HOUSES—
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HOLLIDAY, WISE & CO. Hongkong, 28th-April, 1846.
WORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
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SIEMSSEN & CO
Hongkong, 29th May,-1895.
"ANCE COMPANY,
19
THE HONGKONG LAND INVEST AUSTRALIAN ALLIANCE ASSUR,
MENT & AGENCY CQ, LD. Hongkong, 15th May, 1890.
TO SUBLET.
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LOUSES containing 2 and 3 ROOMS, J-Pop as well as Grund Floor. Exclud- jug Boy's and Cooking Rector.
Apply to
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INGLEWOOD," 5 Rooms, Turf Tenuis.
"OAKLANDS” 6 Rooms, Turf Tennis Court and Kitchen Garden.
A FOUR-ROOMED. HOUSE and SEX BOOMED HOUSE in RICHMOND TERRACE. „TWO SEMI-DETACHED HOUSÈS at KOWLOOK.
CHAMDELS at Wad Dell. Beilings, Apply lo
HUMPHREYS ESTATE & FINANCE
CO., LIMITED. Hongkong, 3rd March, 1896. -
The Undecaigued having been appointed Aavara for the above COMPANT Ara prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at CURRENT RATES:
For Further Pardionlars, apply to
GIBB; LIVINGSTON & CO...
Agents Hongkong, 16th March, 1896.
-THE- CYCOTTISH UNION AND NATIONAL
INSURANCE COMPANY. EDINBURGH AND LONDON.
CLAIMS PAID).
FIRE INSURANCE affected at CUE. ARNT RATES,
Particulars way bo had on application to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
Agents. Hongkong, 16th March, 1806.
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- 29.89
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562,500
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1985
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ATERBURY
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JW. I TAYLOR
Manager, Hongkong,
Hongkong, 17th Novoubor, 1893 ;
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA,
LIMITED.
AUTHORIZEN CAPITAL
SUBSCRIBED
PAID UP
The American sfoamer Cily of Rio de Janeiro, from San Francisco luth Aprit, Honelain, Yoko- hama, ani Nagasal 10th May, had moderato weather the whole passage, with strong N..the mondoo from Turnabout to port.
VESSELS PASSED ANJBL. April 21, Ned.str. Drenthe, De Groot, April 21, from Batavia for Filatjap.
22. Ned str. Lawo, Van der Valk, April 22, from Batuvis for Bolterdur
3, frem New York for Batavia:
24, British ship Marlborough Hill, Lang, Jan,
26, British str. Elesing, April 22, from Singa- pero for Adelaide
9 British str. Duke of Argyll, Cindy, April 24. from Batavia for London,”
from Singapore for Mauritius
25, British b'tine Bhaaszer, Uny, April 11,
Shields for Batavia,
25, British str. Goole No. 9, March 1, from
26, Norv, b'time Fje'dland, Horanean, Mar. 25, from Bangkok for Catiz
THE "ELGE" DISASTER RECALLED.
Rotterdam, 13th April The owner of the British steamer Grathis belonging to Aberdenu, have been condemned to pay 565,500 forins damago to the North German Lloyd Company for the sinking of tho steamer Elbe by collision on January 30, 1885, with a loss of 835 Hves (19, 25. TWO EMPERONS AT VIENNA..
EXPORT CARGO. Vienna, 15th April, The German steamer Nozas, valled on the 24th Emperor Frande Joseph be bestowed the April: From Hongkong for Marseiliofbales Order of the Golden Fleece upon the German hair and 116 rolls mate For Harre10 cases Imperia Chancellor, Prince von Hohenlohe, paper, 75 boxes brittles, 17 casos human hair, and Emperor William has decorated Conní | 212 rolls matting, 150 cases ocazia, 54 bales Goluchowski, the Austrinu Minister of For- canes, and 6 onsen china ink For Hovre eign Affaire," with the Order of the Black option Hamburg-6 bales sanes. For Hovro Eagle, The parade of the garrisoz in honour option Hamburg option London 20 cases. of the Emperor and Improes of Gerinary has essential oil For Havre and/or Homburg passed off brilliandy.
and/or London and/or Antwerp-130 *balen When Emperor Willians in the Austrian festhers. For Hamburg-942, paskages fro Husser auiform, rede upon the parade ground orsaksta, 91 packages cannon-crackers, 9 cases the bands played the German national anthemi, tenstioks, 102 balsa duck feathers, 12 cases Whan Emperor William appeared Emperor bristles, 100 balen rattan shavings 30 boxes Frannie Joseph'galloped up to bim, astuted, and vermilion, 300 packages ten, 48 pociages delivered bie raport Their Minds then rodecanes, 400 rolle uefting, & cases preserves, 10 side by side down the front of this troope
cases paper, 45 cases palmleave, 10-casos black London, 15th April. woodware, 10 balas palm bark, 193 balos rattan- The Vienas correspondent of the Tinter in a core, 27 bales raw raltans, & cases chinaware, description of the ceremoules connected with 10 mines essential oil, 3 exzes poho oil, 18 boxes Emporce William's visit aaya. To-day's parodo, compliorwood trauks, 100 esses enssin badi, and goek a doal further than all the press at the 18 packages sundries For Hamburg option Austrian and German papara toward mauifesting Loudon option Antwerp-60 casks ginger, and this intimacy of tao two monarohies. It ja the firet 60 casenginyer. For Broman-990 rolls matting, time thet Emperor Franois Joseph has disputed and 5 casos meedios. Tar Londoi-22 cRNÓR spoumand of a military parade clase 1979, der i camla qila
non
ing the visit of the Czar. There were sitogether The P & O. steamer Canton, sailed on the forty-one battalions of infantry, or over 20,000 | 3rd May For Bawn Ayrea-51 packogas fox from Foothow-1; case papera. For At the Junch at Forstadt barrako Emperor London-3 cases digers from Manila, 100 balos William guva the following tout remain waste silk 1 cass silke piece goods, 315 rolis faithful to the traditions of my sugust grand- matting, 50 cases blackwoodware, i cases cigar, father. As he loved the brave. Austrínu army, Į 100 cnuza ginger, 35 chans vormilion, 10 so sm 1 dorotod to the gallant troops of my Pareinu opium, 88 packages sundries, and 228 illustrious ally. I have highly appreciated the packages ten, lbs, 4,778 congou. For Marseilles. opportunity offered no to day, cf leading my 160 kalen waste silk, 40 essen amissed off, and own regiment past the Emperor Joseph, I feel! 80 rolls matting. For Trieste -29 cases shalis,
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MERCHANT STEAMERS.
The P. & O. steamer Musuyon left. Bombay. for this port on the 8th inst
The US. S. Co.'s steamer Agancuson, from Liverpool, loft Sagapor ai the morning of the 10th inst. na may be expcoted horn on or about the thinat.
The N. G. 1. steamer Bisegno eft Bombay for this port on the 10th inst, and is duo bero od or ahent the 29th inst.
The N. PC's steamer Bliniklern, which" sallad from Točama on the 180h ult, urrived at Yokohama on the 8th inst; and left on the 11th instant for this port
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The C. My steamer Pakling, from Glasgow. and Liverpool, passed the Canal on the 25th ult. FASSED THE CANAL, UUTWARD 7th April-Myrmidon, Aggi, St. Ronald 17th April Twin, 21st April -Bombay, Fan Sang. 240 April Orcurica, Pakiong, Teresa. 25th April. Glenavon, 3st May-Achilic, den, Depack. Nerite. Bi May-Pedomand, Polyphemer, Rose Cuelle, Glamorganakire, Dalmoral, Dordogne, Rickmers, Sc May Cedar Branch, Queen Olgs, Woolwick, Pyrrhus 12th Mayr hinrich,
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Arax, Brit str. El Gibb, Livingston &
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ANNANDALE, Brit. str., Milne-Mitsui Busran
Kaiska ABOTLE, Brit, str. Ward-Dodwell, Carlät &
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ASLOUN. Bet, slz., Murray--Shayán & Co... BERLARIO, Belt, str., Wallico—Gibb, Living-
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VELOCITY, Brit, bk, Martin Chiness.