DOCKS.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY.
THE COMPANY'S DOCKS
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1864.
reficialy for the government; it shut out foin, ging trade on the Yangtsan was carried on by Dick, Ned, and Harry, but it admitted all means of bribes and that the British Minister
and..
FOR SALE,
20. gallons oach.
Apply to
The mail steamer "China" leaves who having money, desired to speculate in i bed latter leave it aloud. It was foolish to ASTOR Oil for Eogine purposes. in cases of on 29th instant, at 2 PM for Bombay, WEANPOA carrying the fails for Europe, Amer are in full working order, and the attention for &c. Latest Supplementary Mail of Shipowner is respectfully solicited to the d-closes nt 1 P.M. tantages which this Establishment ofera for the Docking and Repair of Vessola.
The Bombay Castle, leaves for The following description of the Praise in Singapore, and Bombay, on Tuesday, the 28th dust, ut 3 visit. Mais close vet 2 P.M.
Lubmitted for the information of the Public.
Built of GRASITE,
Length,
Breadth
DOOR A
Ja net
20
131
15 Duske,
Depil of Weter at Spring Tideo 16
do.
Neap This can be wiel either us out of the
DOOK B.
Built of GRANICE.
Length Breadth.
... S, HOOK, of Hongkong. 23rd December, 1883.
JUST LANDED, FOR SALE UPERIOR PALE SHERRY, in 3-do. coace. Old Fruity l'arts, in da di, hutided by Marber & Parker.
say this, even if the editor thought so, We should say at a rough goes, that fully The China Mail sening so good a chance of ball the land kunked down at the tiovertattacking the Merchants, usie biswint, through auctions bare hithe to, has been purchased on the pretest of reviewing the Recorder's ar speculation: und under such cirostatices it is bicle, took it to pieces in his usual style. The superfluous to say that the competition has following expression in the kernel of his re be greatly excited, and tlie a fees at which marks. A returu to the old state of affaire the lots have sold. vastly enhanced. To fact which existed before Troaties were framed it is not too much to say, that but for spec-for the regulation of trade is that he (the) The Carthage," leaves for Amoytuve amounted to ball what it has done any part of the coast whatever, and settle. lators he premine on laud sales would not Recorder destresa night to trade at Fouchow. Ningpo and Shanghai, to-Consequently the government has derived, as terms as to import duties with local an day, the 25th inst, ut 3 p.m. Mails close we have said, vast benefit by the action of darins. This we know to mean that forsign
treale shall be subject to rules and supervision. We are sorry that we cannot. compliment our countrymen on the mude uncontrolled by rules, they have heretofore conducted their trading operations in China Trom the Captain and crew who did not surple to bombard a village and hold it to "ranson, me to the largest mercantile firm
ut 2 P.M.
lund speculators,
The "Yulo," leaves for Shanghai, to-day, at 3.M. Mails close nt &gether, and the vileged more of effecting this,in which, when beyond supervision and
.. 340 feet A.M.
£0
Depth of Water at Spring Tides, 19 feet Nosp do:
15
do. This Dock is at present in course of alteration. The above are the largest Daeks in Chion, and they are fitted with every appliance in the way. of Caissons, powerful Steam Puteps, de.. to en- sure safety and despatch in work.
Built-of Wood,
Leagth.
BOOK .C.
280
Depth of Water at 6pring tides. !!
do.
do Neap. Fitted witle Caissons end Steam Pumpe.
Length.
BOOK D.
Depth Water & Spring Tides,
da, di
Ecagth
Neap
NOCK 6.
Depth of Water at Spring Tidea
do.
do. Nesp
11
"
101 feet 146
9.6..
1E
"
*
The avowed intention of the government į However, was to stop laud speculation alto
was then insertion of the clause in the lures The Mono." Indves for Shanghai, which is now threatened to be put into force. is remains therefore to be considered whe to-day, at 5PM Maila close at 4 Pther the local government has behaved in a straightforward manner in this matter. That
DAILY PRESS OFFICE Wyndham Street. Opposite St. Paul's Colloug
THE DAILY PRESS,"
A Daily Paper.
und very Moraing, Sunday excepted. Pris and--belf per Month-yable advance. Extra Copies, 36 cents
Terms for Advertising
ralyn
The whole range of the week from Monday to Sunday, all ours decued the firm, Saturday
119 reckoned as one Laserligu ve
is to say whether they have inbítually on-that did its business with the minimo forced this clause in the leases, or whether they have allowed it to be more honored in
the breach than in the observanpy."
We mophatically submit, that so long as the government hind land to sell, the eläise was purposely made a dead letter of for the encouragement of the speculator, to the end that the treasury might derive the fullest ad- bvantage of competition, no matter how axeitad The proof of what we advance nun ba tested
over boen resined under this claws of the A Fire of intelligram by the inward meile published We never heard of one. and if a oase at Singapore in the Straits Times," Office, the exclusive
of the kind can be adduced, there must be
amount of violence and the maximum anunt of profit, the Chizu trade presented "in former days a sorry spectacle to the
world generally,
This was wilk and honey to Sir P. Bruce; On this false ture is the whole fabric of the policy of the Bruces based. To find such a exproboration of the scandal in a paper supported by the perchnala thern- selves, was indeed a cky chwoe-Sir Earl Russell, having it all his own way like Mr. Sporgeot. He extols the article in the China Mail to the skies, and the concindes, Iris letter.
JOHNSON & UN
FOR SALE.
TO FAMILIES. VUE-CHONG, Tea dealer, No. 29 and A1, Seoli!...
· HOTELS.
→THE ARGUS."
I Laue, being about to replenish his Store THE untersigned begs to inform the Commu with New Teas, is selling off his Old Stock, which aity of Bongkong, aud English, French aud consists of the best qualities and is to gual gun-Bernau gentlemen viriting this Colony, that Le dition,
has recently tied up the “Argus" in Peel Street, formerly known theCircle Universel" as a
AY REDUCED RAT. Hongkong. 21st June. 1664.
TOYS in endless variety.
ROCKING HORSES.
POLAR REFRIGERATORS.
BARSA
vintage.
PUTTS AERATED WATERS.
Heat class total, und trusta that by strict attenu to the comfort of his Boardere, he will creure s portion of tho L'oblic Patronage.
Pastry in alite bronobes, inade to order, also
G. GREEN.
···· Proprieter.
of the newest growth and finest Ice Cream at 20 minutos notion.
tf Hongkong, 7th Augnal, 1863, GRAND HOTEL DE MARSEILLE
VAUCHER &tiu, Gf Hongkong, 9th February, 1864,
Puckages WIRE ROPE, 13 to 39 Suchey, 10
Apply to Hongkong, 9lb June, 1964
BOOKS OF THE TIME. EX LATE AKRIVALS.
(Renomeened to Mercy, Caxtoniena, Aurora D. HENRY'S. Canvas, Europe and Mantu Floyd, Lost and Saved. Bei Demonio. Beak of Cordage, patent Blocks, and Sheaves, tron-Vons. London, how the Great City Graw, wougory and House Fistiuge, Mechanic's Tools, Flyers of the Hunt, Cruikshank ou Ghouts, And Iron and Brass Screws. Uilman's Storms, (eupe nyms. Mre. Litripera Lodgings, and other now rior quality) Eriglish and French Fraserred beat and most popular works.) vicer, Nightglasten und Telescopes by Rosa, Chen- and Vegetables, Toilet, Dinner and Breakfast der pagne Wines, and Martell's, and Vineyards Pro- prietors Brandy's. Java, Rusa in Leagers.
LANE CRAWFORD & Co. Hoogkong. 21st Juso, 1801.
JUST LANDED Primo York Hams. and Wiltabire Chorse,
-And for Sale, in quantities to suit parchasers, (small sizes for familiagy every Overland Mail.
cz Star of thing." F. BLACKHEAD & 1. 18ECT from the most celebrated fouser of aired on Storage on board the gloze ship So-dinace and after-dioner SHERRIES. in
N.B.-Satis male and repaired, and Goods re-
Mark Lane, London,--Fine dry, bright Pale (late Tropic.")
Free don Casts.
Situs Invoice of wary Baperine Pigliab
Amado.
Patent Spring Boots. Short Wellington du Spring Half-do. Spring Clump Bucts, and Bhooting Boots.
One Dollar for den Lin or under-bayourdity by ascertaining the winbor of lots which have | F. Bruce wrote a despatch on the subject to Just landed ox Banies, diceat from London, and
10 eruta per udfitional. Repetition half pres
www.fa
STRAITS TIMES EXTRA.
120 fact sale in China being under contract to this establishment.peculiar circumstances connected with it.
Term-Senen doilure and a half per Acun for one copy-Six dollars if over that number,gable in d venes, a deduction being made to parties taking a voler of copies.
Extra supim ne ust sold except to Subscribers and Bruidents..
D. und E. are Mud Docks available for reall vesele, at very low rates.
WORKSHOPS,
The Workshops on the Premises possess every apptance accumsary for the Bupuare of Ships or Steam Machinery. The Engineer's Shops are supplied with Lalbes, Planing Brewing. Cutting. Punching Machines, &o., de-capable of execu ting work on the largest scale, and driven by Steem, the Shipwright'a and Blacksmith's Shops eta equally well eapplied with plant, and the work is entirely carried on under the supervision of experienced Europeans.
Powerful Lifting Shears stand on a Jetty, along; side which vesels can lie in 24 feet water and take in or out boilers, macts, &0.
BOILERMAKER'S DEPARTMENTS.
are prepared to looder for supplying new Heilers Dampy in addition to exceuring Reymies to Steam-ships, for cop trusting which they have great facilitice.
FOUNDRY.
Iron and Brass Castings, either for Ship of general purposes, are executed with the almost despatch.
STORES.
The Company's Stores will (when required) supply at moderate rates all the toessaries for Shipwerk, such as Paint Cupper. Canvas, &c, ke STEAM TUG.
The Company's powerfit Steam TUG Fame, (110 Horse-power natinal) is always in renditress to Tow ssels from Hongking to the nok free at charge, and will take the back to Sex at reduced Rates.
For further particulars, spply to G. N. MINT, Manager at Whampes or in Hongkong in
D. LAPRAIK
Secretary.
Ju
N.B. The Consignes er Master of any Vessor seeing reason to samplain of the work done in the Depke, or in any way rapeving the back arrange menta, should address the Beuretary on the skinet who's their complaints will receive the imustieto stention of the Directors of the Company.
Langkung, April 20, 1864.
DANES ISLAND DOCKS. WHAMPOA
CONDUCTED BY GOW & Co.
ONE Docs, 240 feet long, can take in Vessel
drawing 14 feet, at Spring Tides. One Book, 160 feet long, an take in Fessels drawing feet, at Spring Tides.
'fhoto are Houses ut both Docks for the a- commodation of Captains and Crewe of Vercle. All kinds of Ship, and lacksmiths Work devo. The Large Dock pumped outby an Engine. The Proprietars beg to notify the Merchants, Ship Owners, ubd Captains, that their charges for Docking are lower than any in China,
Apply to
G. HARPER & C
Hongkong, or to Ms. JAMES BADENOCI!,
Manager, Whampoa.
tf Hongkong, 4th September, 1883. LAMONTS DOCK, ABERDEEN. THIS DOCK, bailt of GRANIE. had been in
thorough Working Order for nearly Two Years. It is 335 feet Long, with a Breadth in- side the Coping Stone of 78 feet. and a Depth of 22 feet A Baring Tidea, the Depth of water ou the Sill of the Dock is 18 to 19 feet, and at Neap Tides, from 15 to 10 feet,
Attached to the Dock are ENCIVEERS' WORE. andro, with Larsen of all Sizes Poesie, Pus- GHINE, and SEKARING MACHINES of the best des- cription; Large FOUNDRY, SAW-Ls with both Vertical and Circular Saws, a powerful STEAM HAMMER; and every Requisite and Applines for
the BRPAIR OF VESEL, both of Wood and Irur, --this whole under the Enperintendence of hu- KORBAN FORKMEN.
For particulars regarding Dockivo and other CHARGES, apply at East Point, or as Aberdeen.
JOHN LAMONT. Hongkong, April 10. 1861
PORT OF AMOY.
GENTS and Commandere are informeal that the DOCK COMPANY'S ESTABLISHMENTS the above Fort afford every facility for Repairing Sparring, and for Oleading and Painting Inst shipe.-nt moderate charged.
Their large GRANITE DOCK, 280 Pret Long on the Blocks, with 10 to 21 . Water in the enteunige
at Spring Tides, and fitted with Faisson Gate and
Beam Famps. is in coruplete working order, and
NOW READY,
for Sulo ht this Ofice,
T CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY FOR CHIRA, JAPAN AND THE PHILIP- PINER, (COMPLETY IS ONE VOLUME) TOR 1861,
Price-$5.
a
Again-how does it come to pass tiac land speculators became so well assured that Go. Ferment would not enforce this clause in the lease, that the subject never entered into their calculatioue? Simply we say because the clame had become a dead letter, and soomed unlikely ever to be unfired.
I trust your Lordship will cause the article of the "Chins, Mait" on the Yang-tza trade in be pʊ- blished, it is en dmirable exposition of what trade will become if regulations are not observed. and of the motives which prosunt opposition to our altempts to re-organize the Chinese adminstra- tisa, and it points out the tipoved position lin- gland will occupy when it is sun that she has fiturally and huculy made use of her positio at Peking to do good to Chins as well as to herealf
Mr. Layard in the last Chita debale stated thut the Recorder was started on the princi- ples it advocated in the article under notice, and that the review thereof in the Chinn Mail. snuffed the pope Recorder out.
have been moderately priced to losure speedy
Apply to
Sale.
JOHN KOBERTS Sign, & Co. if Hongkong, 4th June, 1861,
FJÜKT PUBLISHEŐ. RAMMAR of the Chinego Language, by the
Ror. W, Lobauheid. Apply tu...
GAUPP & Cu. Oppsito the Oriental Bank [ Hongkong, 16th May, 1864.
Just: Received ox: "Benefactress," „ÁCH, DUDDELD &. Qo's Light Handang BASKET GARRIA GES with Harnces cumpleto.
if tongkong, lat Fobranry, test.
·JUST LANDED
und for Bale by the undersigned: A Few Bags of Fresh California GATS.
Apply to
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. If Hougkong, 18th April, 1964, VERY Superior PALE SHERRY,
d
PORT. Part Wine, of Vintage, 1850, being reisek- ably, dry, fine and full favoured;, and Whics such as Connoisseura will appreciate,
CLARET. Clarets of diferout brands and yuuiitīga.
UHAMPAGNE.
Meet, and Obandons, full brand. frat quality.
PALE BRANDY. Henaoays & Otarde, in wood and bottle,
BEER:
The thus, and kilderkion (of 18 gallons), 'suit- able for Mess Rooms and Family ɛo, Basa” trade Mark, and Allseppe, in quarts and pinte,
Ex "Philomelo." London Stout Porter, in quarts and pinta The undersigned guarantees the above Wines, 5., &c., to be of finest quality, and upon Cash safea, 10 per-cent will be allowed.
Apply to
H. WINBERG & Co., Opposite H.M. Naval Yard,
Bucer's Road East. Hongkong, 22nd June, 1864. very Few superior. Guayaquil CIGAR
THOS. HUNT & CO.
A Cha
tf Hongkong, 10th June, 1864 Four Wheeled abest Cabriage fur une A Pony, with a Set of Single Huinces, both neurly now.
· Apply to Užice of this paper
RUE NOAILLES, BOULU, DU
MUSEE THIS splendid Hotel, newly crustructed and Bt.
led on the style of the most beautiful zata
..
blishments of this kind, recomienda iteoff fo Passengure by its accommodation, which unites all the modern comforts.
Situated on the Noailles Street at the corner, and juvetion of the Boulevarde du Nord and du Musee, and of Tho' A Does de Meilhan and Canne biere Sirnet, it eujose a view of the harbour and of a delightful Panorama
It contains 200 Rooms, large and small Aparis mcota. Sitting and Reading Salon, Baiting Booms, Table d'Hois, Hestorant, with private Roons for Families.
ALL LANGUAGng Broken,
GRAND HOTEL DES VOLONIES. RUS VAG, 15, Marseils. This Hotel kept by the same proprietors. is universally known, and recommends itself to pass sengers, by its situation in the contre of the towa and of business,
Break Restaurant, Saloona, Gardens, and Baths in the house.
N. B.The GRANUR HOTELS DE MARSEILLE. AND PES COLONISS have a private service of sle- gant and confortable urriages, at the dispossi f Passengers, and also special Omnibuses for the departure of Ruilways and Steamers,
· FRENGU HOTEL, MANILA. undersigned, the presant proprietor ofthe Franch Hotel, No. 24. Barraon Road, Ma wila, apectfully bags to inform the public, that the above establishment is now carried on in a viujlar mu er, and trusts as atisfactorily as when under the superintendence of Mrs. Matil. de. Every altcution will die paid, to the coto.. fort and accommodation of boarders and visitors, who will kindly patronize the above Hotel
E Sousaigné ayant pris les aires de l'Hote -
Français, Rue dela Barraca, No. 24-à hoqueur d'informer to Publie que Etablissement
The position of the gorenzent is therefore anything but creditable in the affair; for they made a dead latter of the law for the purpose of encouraging and speenlation, and then having sold all the available land they seek to enforco that which had become a dead lotter for CUBSCRIBERS to the above publication
the purpose of annoyance, or of appropriation The ovil to be guarded against in this colo- who have alrealy been supplied with y from the action of land speculative was their
Wint guesa Sir V. Bruce must, Riney the Part I, will now be furnished with the comulding central plots of ground which might be merchants are to support such a paper. Wahavo plete work, containing, in addition to the other badly wanted for building purposes, forcing pointed the fully sat time and again. Noth- been carefully ruteed and corrected to the business to resort to joconvenient localities that the merchants of China fore to be les- Pants, the Hongkong Directory, which has then who might requite houses or places of ing, is rasier stopped. Really it would seem
1st March.
-the effeut being to place an undue value on pisac. real estate and of course to enhance rents.
-Under existing circonstances there is no ground of complaint on this scorn. Building my more attacks on the Highway. have fallen considerably a has for the present, bueri quite averdone, rents The day before yesterday three of the bill
vast number gang attacked a Chinamat who was wensling Beards, from inch thick up to 14 inches square. }{}REGON FINE TIMBER and LUMBER.. tieno el. honor de anunciar al Publico, que WEDNESDAY thu 18th instant, nt 3 a'clock r., of buusos are vacuut. To compel the holders his way along from Fok-to-lum down the Sairs SARS-Front 3 fiabes to 24 inches of England" expected wo arrive at Hongkong que va vi tiupo de la Sra. Da. Malilde, y que
BANK OF INDIA. Special Meeting of the Sharofolders of the A Bank, held at their offices, in Bombay
4T
Present.
Hon'ble AJ. Lewis, Bug., in the Chair,
H. Forman, Esq.
W. Cooper Baq.
W. T. Hill, Esq..
Premohund Roychund, ..
of ground to build theufore, is to carve a fur-Bonham Road. One of the rubane was Lber depreciation of property, end to inomase armed with a sword with which he wonded the number of unoccupied houses. The spe- the unfortunate pedestrian and whilst the two calators simply want to hold their lute unti others hoid him fast, the armed man robled times improve, and as ip the interim they will him of all he possessed. They then with Have to pay Crown rent, the government threats endeavoured to compet him to rotten might be satisfied.. If the speculators, we towards Puk-fu-bira. Mermanjec Nurserwujse Bhorunggria. De forced to conform to the clates in thair leases, they will ship the devil round the strep, and up soute constructions bo their lota, netther sightly nor desirable,
F. L. Brown, Esq.
John Firth, Esq.
Ghellabhoy Puddsay, Es Hermusico Pesanjee, Een.. Sorabjeo Byramjes Colah, Beg.. Juhanghaer Hormusjve, Cry... Nuserinjce Ardaseer, Bay Manockien Surahjee, Ezq..
Ardancer M
W
Marwanics, E.
Edulice Nembly, Esq.. Nanabhoy Harriduan. Bag Eduljes Burneties. Bay.
Aftools Esrael, Esy... Jumadues Basusholaw, Esq.
Boyts, Esq.
Dwarkadass Sengjee, Bag, and several othery The Manager having read the Notice published in the Newspapers calling the Meeting,
It was proposed by Premchund Hoyekund, Faq.... und areonded by W, T: Hill, Beg, and carried
nimously
RESOLUTIONS,
in 3 doren cosde
BULL, PURDON & Co.
Spring Gardens;" Hongkong, 20th April, 1864. 500.000ct Pine and Fir Timber Blank au Board, from inch thick up to 5 in they square
25,600-Cubic Feet Touk Timber. Plauks und
parties.
·Bowerhit Pireps, from 16 to 24 inches. Sara KNEES pices from 12 to 15 inches.
For Sala in fota to Soit. "HONGKONG TIMBER YARD.“ Waschai,
Neat to Messrs. B. E. Burrows & Suite
tiedowns.
Du.
12.
DESASTT Lacquered TABLE LAMP Cut-Glass Decanters. "Patent Ererich Syeson Coreer FARCULATURE,
BOWRA & 40. Bougkung, 24th November, 1563., FATHAK'S BRANDY in 1 diz, qusen
Qu saune night shortly before (o'clock, near the same plot, the horse patrol who had SUPERIOR quality DINNER SERVICES. just passed, heard the sound of pistol shots and riding repidly back to ascertain the case Nor can it be argued that on the seper of Raw several Chinamen running away up the Police and Lighting rates the government bill, pursued hy a gentleman and two coulies.. have any just cause of unsplant. Because tuppeared that the gentleman was Mr. Ladi although these rates would be faviable on the of the West Point Rice Mills, who while reun buildings which wight be greeted, still the ning homein bis chair was attacked by the plang of a number of now dwellings on the highwaymen immediately after the patrol had market would inevitably reduce the rate of pusserl. Mr. Ladd being med with a small Dale, and therefore the value for assess-revolver, fired it at the thieves without effect," mant generally.
as they managed to up the bill.
We make no doubt that this nation of thi soveromont will materially damago the co- templated salo at the Kowloon cession.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR. THE P.&O. STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
SHERRY PORT
CLABUT
,,3
BIRLEY &
WING KEE.
Hotbsang.
Eusicalt's Bozzár, No. 16, Hus for Sale Coats of all-kinds. Baptaina and Agents of Steamers are respock- fully requested to call and oxuning the Stock of Cuale at the abure Bong hateze making their purchases clawbare.
f Hongkong, 27th May, 1863. RILERS CHAMPAGNE, in cases ol's daz-çi doseus vera lauti den haniere aussi subiefaisante
quarts, and 2-doz. pints. SHERRY and BRANDY, în carER.
Apply to
SEVERS & C Hongkong, 19th February, 1864, `
The entire Cargo of the British Ship "Queen
early in Muy bwuprising--
Mast Pieces of 20 to 30 inches.. Yards, of 12 to 2% Smaller Spars, of 6 to 12 Square Tuber and Plank-in alt about 800
Apply Lu
Feat.
י
aud
with
BUSSELL & 05
que du tempa da Mde.. Matilde, le plus grand avie sera donné pour le bien être et la comfortable des anyageurs et des pensionnaires qui voudreus bien ourer d'hotel de leur potronage.
E que sustible Duo dela fonda iransess Calle dala Barmen, No. 24, arrabal do Ma
se recibe buospedea interone y esternga lù misao
los Sra. Visgoros encontrar siempre vos buena
LALA HARI.
Fewerada assistencia,
6-p
ROYAL HOTEL,
MACAU
THIS first class Family Holol, situated on the Praya Grande, and containing noat airy
* Hongkong, Mk April, 1864. “ULPHURIC ACID, în casea of 160 lb not.
and spacious apartments. is confidently recom Apply E. and S.," at the Office of the mended for its socotnedalion, to invalids and
pager
A
persone desiring a cool and healthy retrésé in
GRANITE built Gadowy at Wuncbet having | Suurer.
Hea fruotage: For particulars apply to
Đ, đi B. N. DANALOG & C Queen's Road. Hoogkong, 24th June, 186.
Robin Hap INGLISH PLATE LOOKING GLASSES, ot first quality and differunt vizra and patters. Best FRENCH REVOLVERB. by LEPAGET with Cartridger, sold with the original invites of the Maker.
Do. REVOLVERS with BOWIE-KNIFE 24- tached, new iation.
Drawing And Dining-rous CLOCKS, &c.
C. HOCHSTETTER.
496, Queen's Road
ti Hongkong. 2016 April, 1864.
BUFU 400 Plus SPEIZTEN. ********
Apply to
OLYPHAN) & Co" If Hongkong, 2016 Dennmber, 18V).
JUST LANDED,
Tarse Hue Books are really quite a study. To the Editor of the Hungtong Daily Press." That the fuumber of the Shares in the Cap. They expose in a very repulsive light the sys
DEAR MR. EDITOR:-The reduction made by.
12 Hongkong. 11th August, 1863, ital of the Company be redened, from 40,000 to leto of fraud under which the nation suffers the above one mighty monopolista in the tales of. W. BAKER & Co., 24,000 allotting three Shares of Rupees on from the designs and trickery of politicians page-tency for few of the, intermediate port sach to each holder on the lath day of June most and place butors system laced on those es route to England, as advertled in the legalAVE just received és "Fax Buak; an assort-
Heat oi of fire original Share the same to be taken in official cities suppressio vert and suggestio Fapore, is not so considerable as of git to be as to exchange for such original Slusco.
Gentlemen's Felt Sun Helmets, Hata, in the new falsi, and protected liy the concealruout of all merit any any mead of pralee, yet noor ling to the That the Capital ofthe Company be increas ed to tapees one Crore by the issue of 10,000 new deep tehes in Downing Streut until bair pub-ald proverb paothing is the better than noth-ups, Strawy do du... Bus Lines, Shirts, India Stres of Rupees 256 nach, and that two of such licntion is to late to prevent, the perpetra-ing. The Directora of the abovalupnay hopeste Merino Endershirts and Penta, a large va ly say, thata danraasa in the price of Gual and reynt Linen Collare, Cotton and Thrend Socks. Shares be offered to ench Shareholder al parfing of fraud or the detection of falsehood.
other expenses of stone uavigation enables there Nookies, scarfs, Trowser Duck and Drill, Over- in respect of every five original Shares in the For instance to explain our casing. On to reduce the rates of pasige-morey is quite and Trunks and Travelling Bags, Capital which he may hold on the same 15th day the 10th September 1862, Mr. Hammond, consistent with truth; but I am almost at a 168 et June 1864.
vun of the ader-sucretaries in the Foreign to divine. that after so much noise and coustere, Bonnets, Parasole, Head Dresses, Morning
Lauties Bats, trimmed and plain, Alantice, Press-BEST office, wrote by the direction of Earl Hassellation, both by the English and the foreigu Free Drossca. Printa, Cellars sed Cots, Hosiery, Ori- to Mr. Lay, then in London) request for few stations, where passengers from and to Oromacute, Flowers, Ribbons, Maslin Work. £, why alioutd the Directora decrease the rates only
polines, sad a large assurtinant of Feailors, Hat. ing he would procure authority
Home alone avail of the reduction, and the rates the Chiness government, to mr- for other stations be left untouched If1 were to go
&u.. Mr. chase, equip, kn toon the Anglo-Chi-to Shanghai or Bombug. I shall be obliged to pay nese troet, although in the meanwhile Her the same highly axochitant rates, that were, and
Majesty's governments are prepared to act are still in fores up to this moment
The Chair then informed the Musting that then of the Directors had resigned riz
Alladinhboy Babbibhug. Esg.. Kossowjea Naique. Beq., Cassawbbey Drumsey, Esq..
but that they had bera fortunate in securing as
thecir auccessora in offer
Richard Willis, sq, tof Messrs. Forbes & Co.) Limjer Manockjee, Esq., (Dirtetor of the Bank of Bombay.)
from
on the assurances of Mr. Bruce and not in- "turpose any delay in your proceedings."
IL M. Ministers tliorefore must have te
If the Directora ahauge the rule for que parti
why should they not change for the other when Coal
is equally cheap every where and othef expenses ceived one or more despatches, from Sir F. of atsam navigation is correspondingly lower, al- most in all places! What a monstroua piece of Bruch, on the subject of this feet. Thero unjustifiable partiality is this on the part of those cannot be a doubt about it, becunse Captain greedy Directors, that only to appease the wrath Osborn in addressing a remonstrative epistle of tho Rome paseongers, and also compete with
Suite, &,
Childrens Hats, Hosiery, at Knickerbocker
In Hongkong, 18th June, 1864,
FOR SALE
and for Sale by the Undersigned,
ex Clipper Red Ridinghood,
IN EXCELLENT CONDITION.
YORK BANS
Sides of Buglia B.
Cutler, in Bladder.
·Borzer, in jara and kege, for family nos.
LAJMERT, ATKINSON & Clu. Hongkong, 19th November, 1863.
Ex Mail Steamer.
POOTS & SHOES for Ladies, Gentlemen, and
hildren. Ladies White and Black Lees Shawls, Maules
LE Meat, 22nd April, 1864,-
MARSEILLES,
P. G. REED. Praprivter.
HM Grand Hotel du Louvre and de la Paix opened at the alsove Fort on the 14 August 1963.
250 Bedinoma 20 Kittingronins, Restaurant and Table d.Uafe. Smoking and Reading rooms- with French and English Newspapers. Enterpo- tere în constant pleadinge.
The above Hotel fe confidently recommended to Fastongars by the Overland Route as the bast iu Marecilles.
Churyes Anderate
13-2jx
ROHALLIKE & FALQUET.
Proprietors ORIENTAL HOTEL,
Hongkong, China,
ESTABLISHED 1830
Entrance Wellington Strett Ladies' Entrance-- Wyndham Street.
A. BERNARD & Co., PROPRIETORS.
THIS First-class Hotel rounmmende teelf to
Travellers and men of business by its cen tral location bei ply live minutes walk from Ped- dory Wharf and in preseating its merits to the Public, the New Proprietors beg to intimato that the business will bereafter be conducted after ike manner of the most approred European Esta- blishujents of the kind and no paina or expense will be spared in any of its departments to ensure the comfort of visitors,
The Reading Rooms eratain a collection of standard works with local papers on tits and late
very Mall.
Invoice of Superior STILL HOCK, uusistand Jackets, Gollara. and Buffs, Silk Velvet Unglish and American Journals on arrival of
ing of
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Margobrane, ་ Rudesheim, Bookhelor
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and tlist a Special Meeting would be called forthc election of those gentlemen, in sostance with the Bank's Articles of Association.
Froposed by W. T. Hill, Esq., und seeled, by Borabjee Byramjee Colab, Esq., and carried unanimously
That the thanks of the Meeting be offered to to Prince Kung an 18th Oetobar 1803, says their formidable opponents the Messageries TIRE and POWDER-PROOF SAFES.
the Chain for bie conduct in the Chan,"
The winching then dissolved.
ly order at the Board of Directory.
JOHN GRAY,
Manager
Bombay, 18th May, 1864.
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, 25TH foie, 1864.
is well supplied with every description of mantendr
riald.
EUROPEAN FOREMEN superintend work in all Departmsate.
1f-17 co Amey October. 1866.
INTIMATIONS.
HOLLOWAY'S OINTMENT & PILLS.
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Last year (1862) you applied in an imperials, they have lowered the rates only for ona official form to the British Minister of Le particular line, while passengers travelling in gation, in Pekin for assistance to procuro their boats on the China and furlin lines, are com- "unen-of-war of an European construction "pelled to pay the still current unreasonable ratos, In ne esecer of any joini-stock institution, auch an Yet all communications between Sir F. instance of evident error and palpable injustice Bruce and the Foreign office on this subjcet position fecur an boucet and liberal epirited Dirac- can be allowed to pass without overwhelming op, are entirely and carefully suppressed.
Mr. Tay replied to Mr. Hammoud's destry. But the F. &. . Os, is a Ourapany of their own uginst and oppressive ways. Say, what say patch on the 9th October (1862) stating that you may with any amount of extreme ecvority. behalt written authority from Mr. Ilart bis still to bring the P. & O. Co. for their proper susce locum tenens--as if the ordering of the steamers (unless they themselves say, they are reluctant- belonged to the departament of the Inspector is europelled" is apparently an impossibility. of Customs-whereas the fact was that Mr. But Napoleon Bonaparte, had declared bolize his Hart bad ben comunsioned by Prince Kung Courtiers once that Nothing is impossible in this
W. . MORGAN & Co.
400 Caves of Borukanx ULABET.
LANDSTEIN & CH
ự Hoogkong, 13th June, 1861.
Al the "Oriental. Hotel," DATESTOREFLECTORS for Lighting Dark
Fassage Ways and Alleyə,
TOLAGE,an be bad at moderate taring a the Grusite Godowns, next to the French Consulate, uddell Street,
if Hgkong. 23rd December, 1863.
Apply to
REYNVAAN. BROTHERS & Co. Kangkong. 7th January 186
Stars of ati kinds, Boys do, have Clustains, Da- uske, Sheeting, &c., &e. Summer Hosiery, while
and culvered Kid-Gloves, Boots and Stives.
tf Hongkong, 1416 May, 1861.
Single, Pair SCULLING BOAT. Price-$35
Address L. P. C., Office of this paper.
if Hongkong: 25th May. 1861..
HAMPAGNA, Veave Cliquet, in quests and
pints.
Ruaverer, Gold Look.
Do.
Superior Hock. Claret in cases and Idea, cases, Cognno. Jules Robin. Seltzer Water,
Apply to
Wя, PUSTAV & Co.
tf Hongkong Bali April, 1861.
Areupbanes. Bend Dresses, Neta: Belts, loves Handkerchief's trimured with real luce. Hats Wreaths Falls, and a gutioral assortment of Hab- erdushery and Millinery,
S. W. BAKER, & Co. Hougkong, 28th March, 1884.
ALLUN A8 for anlo English and Prench- BOOTS and H SHOES Shop No. 73, Queen's Road).
21 Hongkong, 1st January, 1861.
Cases Hogg & Robinson's extra SHERRY, 50 VIND DE FASED, Warranted 43 be gonuine.
Apply to
G. DUROST &...
Office. Queen Road.
De
Hongkong, 19th April, 1864.
†
The Rilliard Room is one of the best in the East furnished with Photoss celebrated arom and Pocket Tables and at the Bar will always be found a choice ealection of Alga, Wines, and Li- quers with every raricey of plain and fancy Lirieks,
French Table d'Hote, at Va.., 1.30 and 7-vis. Families and Parties Supplied All Lungnage Spoket,
If Hongkong 7th June, 1884.
·ASTOR HOUSE HOTEL, SHANGHAI
The videat catablished in Shanghai and the Inenrcat to the Mail Steamers,
As a first chiss Family Hotel is unsurpassed. comprising every unfort and souvenience,
Standing discbed in its own gromady, it is ps- NB delightfully sums culiarly healthy and eval in summer. house, lately voetpied by Mr. F. : RET- Cullare well stocked with the ohnicest. Wines and Read upposite to the Orientai dank with out furnished. The Table liberally supplied, and the The Apartments are specious and elegantly
The house commands an excellent view of the Spirits imported direct wbold Harbour,
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Horse and Carriages ou livery and bire. 1. Huvem Caba,open and clore Chairs, and Busts
Hot and Cold Baths always ready
POR SALE, BY SMITH, ABCHER & Coached to the Hole!..
Barrels Prime FORK.
50 barrels Mesa BEEF.
50 barrels Crushed SUGAR
COPPER. YELLOW METAL.
Der "Perfcules,
MANILA CIGARS, Dabance, No. 2
100,000 at gd per Box of 306:
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A Small assortment of
imperiulcs.
Caballeros.
Londres.
Cortados, No. 1,
REYSVAAN BROTHERS & Co.
if Hongkong, 8th April, 1864. QUPERIOR Bengal Rum, in hogekends of about
27 to 28 per cent over-proof.
Apply to
ISS ABRETT bas reived NEW GOODS
per Mail and Ship, consisting of Muslin, Gouzo and Silk Dyson, Hats and Bun- to purchase the steamers, and at hie suggestion world," so 8ir, it is my unqualified opinion, that acts Trimmed and Volritamed Ezor, Liupia and For particulis apply to
were wo to determine ou own part to absolutely ather Mantics. Masin Bodies, Flowers. Feathers. Our local authorities are taking a step re- Mr. Iny was appointed agent for the affair discard the P. & 7. Co, und pay a little presu. Umbrellas, Parasols, Materials for Gentle- lative to the holders of land, which we think quite respective of the Custom house. Mrrengo as wo possibly ann to their Bouts and by nion's Sumner lothing, in Scarves, &c., &c.. marsh aurl impolitio, if not unjustifiable and Lay's word was deemed quite conclusive, and patronizing the Usageries Imperiales, it is and nprecedented. A notice has been served positively the authority of his subordinate was wonderful, if we de oat bring uur Intcaded result on all holders of land not built on, calling deemed sufficient to justify the British govern, without mash loss of time. their attention to the clause in their leaves tuent in treating Av. Lay as the duly cotati- The power of endurance of the P. & 0). Ca.. which renders it compulsory on them to inted ouroy of the Imperial goveturuenéis comparatively greater than any heapciation of like elesoription, tut this side of the Continent, is HOLLOWAY'S PIPIS and OINTMENT have prive their property within a stated perint using them to places the dock yards, tires are quite tree; ont in this teath of the combat-out da
the largest sale of any Medicine in the (which has long elapse) and requiring the senate, and the eavy list at his disposal--and termination of their Patrons in these days of coor- World.
to declare their intention within three months inducing them not only to suspend the foreign getic competition, an error could be committed by The Pills are the Best purifiers and regene from the date of the letter:
culistment act, but to pass on Order in Conn- Jibe P, & 0. Co., niere fatal, then an utter indif rators of the blood ever known. They speedily
Now we are quite free to suit that fundo specialty framed to enable Mr. Lay and forence to the ununturase voice of their pa ronizing pre invaluads in sese of Deganter had stomach specniature in a new colony ate by an owns Capt. Unborn to carry out the meditated Public. Rates of passage money for all stations beral Family Medicine have no equal.
a desirable class of geople, and we are of api-. frand
invariably, must undergo the needful reduction, The Ointment will cure any all wound, sere nigh that government shonld always adopt Where we ask are the assurances of Six F. bit less than the fabulous amounts of bygons which will cause their enormous yearly profits, a otalcar even if of twenty years standing, and in steps to curtail their operations within the Bruce which Mr Hammond referred to? Sup-years, but will never for a woment, decrease their all cases of skin diseased, however waligunt, unrowest possible Grits. But it is entirely used! Where is Mr, Hart's letter reques-deproudiantedly continned prosperity, which for such sa Jepra, curvy, itch and all other annoyton had of the government, after having derived ing Mr Lay to purchase the steamers? Sup-werly they had solely enjoyed in the absence of 23 & perfest cures indeed, for all external coutentators, that after parting with all the availa- ing hittions of the skin, if tesy be relied upon vast advantages from the operationsutlandspe pressed! Were it produced it would proyn way autivo rivalry. NoNit remains with the P. & FOR SALE-PROPERTY AT FOUDHOW. plainte it stands unrivalled throughout the world,
a very strange donatment for Mr Lay to binge. Co., themselves to stand or fall in the field of REMISES, situated below the Bridge, between There favions Boumedien can be obtained of all ble lund, they should ealores the terms of tho the pretensions he did upus.
battle, according to the merit of their own achieve the Properties of Messrs. Fussell & Co., and Patent Medicine Ventors in Fico, Felin, long-fees at a tige when the speculators are be We will give another case.
wents. If the F. & D. Co. đọ nas do, what they Messrs. Broer & Co., having 40 feet River front. The two ja kong, Shanghai, and in fact Ebroughout the win wailing their lot, or rather their lots, in suck-pors in China which have the least claim to others in the fold to do what they will not do. And and Bed Rooms, Comprador's Rooms, and Stono are reasonably expected to do, there are any ago, comprising Godowns, Tos Rooms, Sisting loth and ashes.
any knowledge of commercial affairs, or to in the event of bratr still persisting in their awk-Tronsury. At the first land sales which took place bon any cognizance of how traile bus beau cons murd Gbatinacy, I think, the time is not at a For particulars, apply to' the most cicions and gambling system conducted either in forer or in prevent fince, grout distaner, when the P. & U. Ce.. stall be ne- Dis-ceivable was adoptat by government. There are assuredly the China Mail and the Shang-sitated to retire front the Beld sitogether, when
was no upset price on the lots brought to the hai Recorder. We do not wish to say this the now and less ambitious Companies, in addi Guansur, neither was any deposit surmised their dispergerent, but to paint, ut in cantauted by enviarate charges, to packel medost HP & Cobra bux",
ting to the Messagories Edptriates, will well bo
AT THE AFOTION Mart, security demanded. The biddings were on the editors of those papers Ive had no oppor dividends. Enough bare the P.30. Co., By- the annual reutel, and the leading firms el tunities of knowing these things.
Waber Sex." from Hamburg. to bid agatost Dick, Tom, Ned, and Harry. Sir F. Bruce and indeed all the British of might
tomatically forced the entire Public, in their "days 3 Very Fine COFTAQE PIAÑOS
whenever than staumers had been made expressly for this climate. Some lots wore run up to a fabulous rental. THE ebore Company receives of Storage TA. The ground now occupied by the P.A.0. Coy. repudiate the press of China. The instance ly disvetioued, and the Directors be reminded o
authorities in China, assume to ignore and running but now the fascing should be absolute- Lf Hùngkong, 20 Jane, 1864. RICE, SUGAR, BALE GOODS, and GE
IN Invoice of Schweppe'r celobrated Soda NEBAL MERCHANDIZE, in Brick and Tiled was run 3 to 4380 per annum, aid with all below will indicate quite a contrary tendency go over again the pages of the fille Political A Water, Lemonade and Tonio Water.
the buildings ON it, China slaps inclur-when papers either in ignorance or designjet of Supply and Demsul-I remuto, Dear Sir.
Economy, und re-read the Chapters on the sub- Apply to Oost, Timber, Iron, Lead, and otbor heavy ore, was let for some years at a sam which did advocate their views, bulky materials, stored in the open or under cover, not pay the Crown rent. Government put a
yours fuittifully. At the end of 1862, some revised regula Marchandise protected by Fire Insurance either stop to the system at lust. but not until they ions appeared as to the Yangtze trade, fur loog or short periods.
had derived all the advantages possible from it which were designed to pata check on the vast The system then adopted. was that which amount of singgling which then characterised clare the manual rental, and the biddings are argument which the British go bas ever since existed. The government do that traffic. The Recorder,adopting the line of
of Chins, India. And the Inlunde of this 11 Archipelago, with pious directions had
uch posar box in China (or in any other fan guuge), and at a very ressunabito priuc.
Agency in Hongkong The Hongkong
Bentary.
Hongkong. 30th Uctolia: 1863.
SHANGHAI WHARF COMPANY. Pootany Side,
Godowas.
Vessels of 16 feet draught cax go alongside the
Piers at any state of the Tide,
For further particulars enquire of the Agents
A, MULISSEN & D
Feschon Bend
1949 Slanghai, 1st October, 1863,
on the purchase money, payable in cash. over followed in the
This system has been found to get most be in the Gib
it have
* SALE.
F. D.
from VAUXHALL AWFORD & Co.
1861.
TURNER & Co.. Jongkong Fuochino,
if Hongkong, 16th June, 1864,
ROB. S. WALKER & C if Hongkong, 18th June, 1864.
Strong and Sound Syaner MARÍ, accustom- Aed to go in single harnes, a CARRIAGE, and set of single harness, both nearly new, would be sold alsu.
Address G.D.R., Office of this paper,
Splendid Newfoundland BITCH, en izard the A Brig "Trebitonde," Captain Harwood.
f Hongkong, 17th Juno, 1884,
JOHN KOBEETS SR, ( tf Hongkong. 4th June, 1884.
Just received and for Sale by the Undersigned,
Ez Mail Steamar "China.". CBSE and Yellow Dusk Trousers, White Lincu, U Veals, Flandel: Drawere und Underskirts, Paramulla, Merino and Alpaos Couts, &c.
Ea Steamer "Far East."
· Light Tweed complete suits, White Linen Shirts: Sbírta, Collars, Bonts and Shoes of different kinde of leather, Balmets and Hata in great variety, a large assortment of Perfumes, consisting of La- vender Water Bouquot, Jockey Club, Porsaria. Vincigre de Toilette, Cologne Water, Powder Puffs, Soaps, &c.
Stor of China.” '' Catton and Silk Socks Woollen and Merino Drawers and Underebirta, &c.
Ex Philomedu,"
White Linen Trousers, Marseilles Veste, White Linen Coats. Black Alpage Ooats, a large assort- ment of Shiamer Buckskin, White Mohair, &c., Kitt
A. MILLER.
Clothier and General Storekeeper."
Oposite Mesere DEST & Co.
in Hongkong, 15th June, 1981,
Телье МовЕКАТЕ,
JOHN D. MAHON,
Proprietar NB-The Cuisina is under the direction of sapericuued French Cooke.
Table d'Hote at all-past is.--Charge $1.50. Public Dinoners and Bull Suppers applied, of Shsugbai, 20th March, 1854,
HOTEL D'EUROPE,
•Corner of Huyu Roland Pullinger Strict
Hongkong.
This Hotel situated, in the Centre of Jung- kong. is was conveniod for Fasseo- gera and Buurdere for Comfort, Bleanliness, and moderate Charges. TABLE DROTE & TIFFIN.
WARM AND COLD. BATUS.
English, French, Spanish sind Gormanı spoken at the Rotel.
The opposite House to "Hotel d'Europa is ex- pecially for families. Largo and Small Apart monta (private,)
rongkong, 25th February, 1864.
THE STAG HOTEL” Stavaly Street, Queen's Hood Central Hongkong.
JB. WARSUNs, having just re-builtand greatly enlarged the above Esta- bliebent, Visiters will find it raplata with every comfort. The sleeping apartments are comfori- able and airy, commanding a view of the barbuur Two Pirat-class English „Bithard Tables.
Bucs, Spirits, to, the best quality.
TABLS D'HOTS AT 6 F.,
Hongkong, 12th October, 1854
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