EXTRACTS.
Earl Russell to Sir F. Bruce on the order in Council
of 13 June 1853.
Sir. Her Majesty's Government hase bad vader their consideration, and they have consulted dre Law Offices of the Crown upon your despatch of the 23rd of December last, and it inclusores, res peating the protest of Prince Kung against the attempt made to sun, before British tribunal, British aubjects in the service of Ubins for av done by them in the exercise of the authority evɛ. Sdol in them.
under a Jinchen issued by a competent Chinese authority. and bad she been seived under such circumstances abould have obtained damages for the net i though the seizure might have been unjustifiable, you were not justified in doing mare thau prote-766.
A Second Lesson.
Paking, January 24 1663.
iz. Where a vessel is engaged in a trade prohibited by Treaty, the olearest svidone oust adduced by the war, if he tries to defend the proceeding by establishing in her favour ga exceptional case.
INSURANJES.
DAILY PRESS SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 1864.
YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ABSOOJA-
TION OF SHANGHAI,
THE Undersigned baring been appointed So. croturies and "Agents of this Awacistion, are preperad to innte Folicies upon Marine Risks at current rates of premium. Policica cau be male payable in Lesvos, NEW YORK, BOMBẠT CALCUTTA, SINGAPORE, BONGSUNG, FoocHow and SHANDAL
In addition to the usual brokerage, this Agro cistion returns to the assured of small year at the close of each current yoar, fflsen (16%) per The PSAT was bound therefore to Lavo pra-cent of the profits of the Company for that year duced when she entered the port of Foo-cbow, the divided provats to the amount of premiura jesid permission of a competent Chiness authority to by moh policy holder.
RUSSELL & Co. harry salt, and this document ought, on the face
Hongkong, 9th November, 1883. of it, to have shown that it was given to her as a
LIVERPOOL & LONDON FIRE & LIFE. British vessel: for I cannot allow that individuals
INSURANCE COMPANY. of Chinese attration, whethersubjects of the Bri- tigh waitloment at Hongkong or Singapore, aro to take advantage of their origin so as at one and the same time to evade restrictions put upon It appears to Her Majesty Government that British tradbby Treaty, by representing tamaseiver you are mistaken in treating the question which youus Chinese, and then to evade what they call hath referred to them for decision so depending the erections of the Chinese authorities by clai. upon the 4th and following Articles of the Ordering British protection.
I am therefore, of opinion that the doomaeus
I have now to state to you that it appours te Her Majesty's Government that you have fallen into an error by confounding two distinct questions, viz., a question rotating to the infringement of rules made nader the Dester in Council of the 13th of June, 1953, and a question as to alleged civil liability as between British subjects in the Con- Bular Courts in Obian.
in Council. These Articles relate to the infringe- nant of the Treaty and other regulations, and to given by the Tung an authority was not sufficieot the panishescat of such infringements by penalto race the Pear)" from the consequences of the Lies, and not in any way to civil suite.
breach of Treaty committed by her in trading
of the draft.
I have to instruct you to ascoute strictly the Treaty in the matter of clandestine and prohibited rade, particularly as against Jorchus and smalt muling-craft engaged in the coasting trade. Tho. class of men who snil theas vessels, and their awloss and violent proceedings, make peaceful progrese difficult, and do anch to keep up a fouling of alarm and aversion to foreignera sinung the authorities and the peculation of China, Yu must be aware from pont experience at Ningo that it is the awployment to be found in these vessels which keeps up the class of foreign advca- turare which lafests the parts, and in the hot-bed of crime on the ensat of China.
I have also to observe that the Chinese Govern-
The undersigned having been appointed Agents of the above Company at this Port, are prepared to graet Pulicios against Fire to the extoot of £10,000 on Buildings or on food pored therein
STH, KENNEDY & Co. Hongkong, 5th Angust. 1881.
LONDON AND LANUASBIEE FIRT******
INSURANCE COMPANY,
Capital, One Million Storling. undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Uompany at this Part, are now Prepared to accept Lowarance against Fire, to the dxtent of £10.000 upon any one First-clase Build- ug. or upou Gonds stored therein.
LYALL, STILL & Co ti Hongkong, 18th February, 1864.
UNIVERSAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Undersigned buying been appointed Agents for the above named Company at Hongkong, are prepared to grant Policies, pay- able us any of the following Porta
Madran. Melbourne. The Cape, Shanghai.
Londone. Calcutta. Bombay. Kturrachee,
SMITH, KENNEDY & OK Bongkong, let August, 1863.
CHINA MERCHANT INSURANCE COMPANY.
Bas in the present case a difference has arise at port not open by traaty, and in bringing between British subjects," that is, the ena prohibited cargo to Foo-chuw, for it does not plainant and the person complained of both state that it wae fiued to a British-owned vassel Britisk subjects. To such a case the 13th at- and it gives the Chinese and not the British name ticle of the Order in Council upplies, and the Con- sul of the district is compotent to linar and deter- raine the matter. His 'decision is subject to a appeal to the Cider Superintendent if the ena dispata does not exsed 1.000 dellars. but if it Kaceed that eam, then to the Supreme Court of Hongkong, and out to the Chief Superintendent, This proceeding before the Consul will he is suit of civil nature," and fer Majesty's Government ara of opinion that the suit ought to be entertained under Article 12 of the Order in Council. Bu Her Majesty's Government also think that the Court which should catertain is would he bound to give judgment for the defendunk, upon the fa of fite of
employment a. Obinise functionary in the Chinese Customs being ofther admitted or praved, for Her Blajesty's Government couozivement in umpluying foreigners in its Custom-house that a British achjeet su employed is nut civilly is doing what Foreign Powers have advised hor answerable in the British Consular Courts for to do and following a system of improvement sets done by him in his official capacity.
which in other countries has led to the best results. There remains the question to the power of tho expect Her Majesty's Consul to set an exam Supreme Court at Hongkong to issue a sand-ple to foreign communities of treating with res amus to the Consular Court, and, so far as Bar peet the gentlemen who hold there important Majesty's Gucernment are aware, such a power offices, and who are not inferior to them either cannot be assumed by the Court at Hongkong. in character or social position. It is your daly which is, without such authority, merely a Court in this way to strengthen their influence with nf Appettate, and in some cases of concurrent, the Chinese provincial authorities, as it is to that juridiction.
infoones that we must look for the peacefulex- Ielial only farther observe that these diffecution of Treaty privilages, and for the gradest Julties have arisen from an ercut not expressly intruduction of progressive ideas into Chinese contemplated in the year 1853. víz., the employ administration which will enable us to accommo- THE Undersigned having received extended he ment of British subjects in the service of the date its maxims to the growing development ol!ite from the BOVAL INSURANOE COMP ANY, Emperor of China, Her Majesty's Cavernment trade.
are now authorised to issue Foltcies against Fire confider that such persons do not, by virtue of that service, cease to be" British subjects" under we the terms of the Order in Council, although, in i respect of arts done by them officially in the rervice of the Chinese Government, when svob jostification la pleaded and proved, they ought not to be boldeo civilly liable in the Consular Courts.
1 am, &c.
(Signed)
Blue Book.
RUSSELL
Lieut, Bosanquet on the state of affairs at Ningpo.
INSURANCES.
THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN MA.
RINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
IMITED
Capital One Million.
E undersigned Agents at Flongkung and Poochow, for the above Company, are pre- pared to grant Policies at current rates, payable in London, Liverpool. Hongkong. Shanghai, Cal- enfin, Bombay. Madras. Singapore, and Mel- bourne..
Mesara, FUSSELL & Co. of Fenbow, nrs duly
I Beg to address you on the subject of the un- satisfactory state of the Chinese disciplined forces | authorised to issue, Policies on our behalf at tărữ, in this province.
Ротв
The
if
LYALL STILL & Co. Hugkung, 24th Decouber. 1983,
The Franco-Chinese force nuw consists of about 1,500 officers and use under Freuch alicore. Anglo Chianse force it was agreed between the Tsouten hers and Captain Dew should be kept at 1,000 unen, unless more were required, with a fired mouthly payment for the same of 12,000 dellar, and I know that both the Thoutan and the j, Chinese are perfectly well suliafied with this foren.
LONDONAND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE, 137 LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON, JAMES HARTLEY & Co.--Managers, BAZARLARED 1843.
Unfortunately the Toutae is subject to the Foo-HE Underligned is authorised to acept risks
ths of the proviuce, who sa mäking efforts to have :
on behalf of this Otice, by First Clas
all the disciplined foreca disbanded, being probu. Steamers.
bly prejudice against the same, as may also l
Any succeeding Tacotae or Fuctas, whereby the
continuance of the force, and consequently the de-
fence of this part of the province, is placed on a
TOOS, SUTHERLAND,
Agent.
ti Hongkong, 17th March, 1883.
most precarious footing, being subject to the cap- HAMBURG, BREMEN, FIRE INSURANGE ries of the high Chinese cials. Great efforts
COMPANY,
arance against Vire at Hoogkeng and at
any of the open ports in Chins to the stmount of
exienn $30,000 ja on Bisk.
WM. PUSTAU à Cu. Agents. Bougkung. 23rd Maroh, 1881.
bave been rande, sail assistases afforded, by Herdersigned are now authorized to accept Majesty's Goverment in this neighbourhood, buth as to supplies of munitions, drilling troops and otherwise. but I am afraid without effect the Jast supply of munitions brought by me from Shanghao and bealed ever to the Taoutuo hy Captain Dew, viz., 1,000 Tower muskets, 100,000 rounds of ball cartridges, besides gans and other stores, I ascertained, wo late to vemonstrate. Inte beon handed over to the Tantas and his undis. ciplined troops, which is almost throwing them
AWRY.
The Angle-Chinese force, I have every person to be satisfied with the Coarmauter. Outosel Cooke, is a good and honest officer, and the dis- cipline and monetary arrangements are satisfac tory. It is almost desiless to say that the ex- pease of this foros is not acvertly falt by the Chinzar, as the payments into the Treasury of this Taoulaeship (consisting of three fion" or, Erst class cition for the last quarter was 1,000,000"; doltage, and of course na this tract of country is now cleared of rabels, it must orgessarily increase; ls if the disciplined troupe are disclsrged. braves will take their place.
I have the honour to lay this antement before you in case you should deem it necessary to communicate on the object to Her Majesty's Minister as Peking who might take steps to have matters put on a ruote
arrangement with the actory forking by
at reking.
I would also suggest the udrisability of Colouel Cooks receiving a commission from leking. 1 bave desired Mr. Forrest. Asting Conzul here to allow remonstratices to be made, out in Chinese for me, addressed to the Tsoulae, who is at present too sick to be seen, and to acquaint him that Her Majesy's abips being elsewhere en gaged he must not count on immediate susis tance should the rebels, as is very probable they will, return to this neighbourhood. Mr, Forrest bsa entered into the subject with the Tasutas, and these romaansiranoce, will take effect for a short timo, but will have a perement result,--bi
pared to
CHINA FIRM INSURANCE COMPANY, HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents at the above Company at this Fort, are pre- grant Policica against fire to the extent of$80,000 ou Buildings or on Goode stored herein.
QIBB LIVINGSTOF & Co. of Hongkong, th February, 1889.
MANCHESTER FIRD ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON,
Capital-Ons MULLION STERLING,
DIRECTORS have the pleasure to adNUNUNG
Current Batcs, and of when all needful infor- matino masy be obtained.
The undersigned baving been appointed Agent for the above Company la Hongkong, is prepared to sacoph Marinė Rieka and issue Palician on any First-class Bailing Vossels or Steamere, on the usual terme, payable in Boubay, Calivite, Rangoon, Singapore, Shanghai, London, and Já- verpool.
KHAN MAHOMED HABIBEROY, Hongkong, 4th Apell, 1881.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
NOTICE.
as follows, vis:--
On any First-class Building or on
Goods Stored therein in HonexONE,, $60,000
in Macan 345,000 BOB, S: WALKER 2, Co. Agenti Royal Insurance Company,
of Liverpool Hongkong. 8th May, 1863.
HOUSES, LANDS. TENEMENTS, &c
TO LET.
TO LET.
Curner of Wellington & Pottinger Streets.
TO-LET.
Europian house in Gough Stroot opposite
Mr. Bemedios,
Apply to
| KOONG CHEONG, European Dealer, Quson's Road Central Hong- kong No. 212,
if Hoogkong, 1864 April, 1864.
-
TO LET-Immediately. Large and Fine 200M, suitable for an Office, Store, or Revidence, situated in first door, Queen's Road, corner of Daddell Street.
Apply to
JULES. Bairdresser, and Perfumer. Hongkong, 27th May, 180s, WG Now Large Houses, just finished, in Holly- wood Bosd, having Spacious Granite Gros
Apply to
down.
DAVID-SASSOON SONS & Do of Hongkong, 20th October, 1988.
with immediate possession. PE BOUSE in Osing Roal, recently oconpied
by J. J. MACKENZ18, Esq. "
For particulars, apply to
1. L,
Caro of Mosera Dine & Co. Hongkong, 20th April, 1864.
GROUND FLOOR on the Queen's Road, cor- aer of Daddell Street, suitable for Stoves of Offices,--with or without Godowne.
Apply on the Pramisse.
if Hongkong; 6th May, 1867.
NE or more Granite Godnwas, at Wanokai
with water frontage. Also Storage may bo' obtained on application to
WJELIAMS & Co. Hongkong, 2nd January, 1864.
THE Houss on Marine Lot No. 40. Spring Gardens, at presint occupied so the United States Naval Depot
Apply to
J. M. »‘ALMAUX, Bridges Street, No 1.
if Hongkong, 15th December. 1883. THE well-known and beankfully situated resi-
denen BEAUREGARD.” ́· Beat,$120 per Month.
Apply to
VAUCHER & Va.
Lf Hongkong, 27th January, 1864.
Larga and Commodious Broows, on the Prays
immediately in rear of the Oriental Bank Por terms, &., apply on the Premincq.
Hongkong, 4th September, 1863,
NOTICES OF REMOVAL.
THE Undersigned has removed his Bookbind. mg tablishment to No. 29. Wellington Street; Einst of the Roman Catholic Church.
A. GENDELL, Book Binder.
tf Hongkong. 15th April, 1963.
undersigued beg to inform their friends and the Pablit in Geners that they have remov ed into the New Fremises, corner of qu' Road & Zelland Street, East of the Clock Tower, and opposite Meners. Dent & Co.
LÄMMEET, ATKINSON & Cu
f Hongkong, let March, 1364.
STORAGE.
Granite Godown of about 20,000 picals cap. A suity, opposite Messrs. Dent & Co.
For particular apply to
A. MULLER, Queen's Boad. if Bongkang, 17th March, 1884.
BREE Granite and Granite Floored G0.
-DOWNS, at WAR, franting on the Praya..
Apply to
8. E. BOBROWS & SONS, Af Hongkong, 3rd February, 861
CAN be had on board the "Demerare" Cheap
TALBOT, OATES &
am Hongkong, 4th May, 1884,
LIGHTERAGE AND STORAGE. RE Undersigned will undertake to land Cul- ton, Rice, Coals and other Merchandise ist their own Boats and to receive the same on Stu- rage in first einman Grayıma Gedowns on mode- rate terms.
Coals Stored in Matsheds at reduced Intan,
WALKER BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 4th Marob. 1863,
STORAGE.
YAN he had on board the receiving ship CANDELSALL, the risk, powerste terms.
Apply to
D. LAPEAIK.
tf Hongkong, 30th April, 1885
FOR SALE. -
Just Landed and for Salz. OPARS, froma 5 inches diam., to 28, in diff. longthe, 3,00 feet OAK, 25 feet in length. Pac-15 in square, Will be sold in lots to cutt
urchasers, at the most reasonable prices,
Apply to
OFFICE. *MMEDIATELY in rear of the Club.
Bossion Barly in May, enquire of
BONNETT & 170, Nd. Wyndham Strool tF Hongkong. 19th April, 1964.
TO LET. HOUSES Mosque Terraces, und arst glas Stabling, &, at the Mosque Howe alose by.
The Stabling, &c., consists of Ist, Single stall stobles with harness room, and. room over for servants.
2ud. Single stall stabies will coach houri barness room and zoom over for servrata:
Uni-Two stall stables with coach house barnesa room ind roomt over for servants.
For further partionlara
Apply to
J. C. POWER.
A.McDONALD. Shipwright,
Adjoining the Gas Works, of Bongkong, 23rd Fabrary, 1864,
DRIME Hamburg Pork, and Bref,
Santerue, in dosen varer. Uleret, 1. do. do.
HESSE, EHLERS & Co.. * Hongkong. February 16, 1904.
Q13. Frames CHEATING FELI, ex » Young
Lochimer,"
EAT & Du
if Hongkong, 22nd April, 1984.
ARRIVED EX MAIL STKAMER OKTAWA," AND SHIP "ALCHYMIST.”“ ·
No. 2. Upper Mosque Terrace, PHOTOGRAPHIC CAMERAS, of various sizes,
Hongkong, 28th March, 1804.
TN Stanley Hirest,
with basement Story. Apply to Mr. KeWLING.
Sont moderate.
six roomed ours
of Hongkong, 4th April, 1804,
NE OFFICE to the tower floor, with roumaFFICES, in Queen's Road Central.
on the upper floor for Private Residence
the situativu is onu of the best.and the rout will
be moderate.
Apply for particulars to
BIDAU & Co.
Queen's Brad, No. 37. #Hongkong. ard May. 18.61
POLET.
The upper Stories of the House on the Frays. at present occupied by Mr. A. Muller
Porssision to be had on the 1st June.
Apply to
J. STURGE & Co. ̧
Praya.
of ungkong, 10th May, 1984.
Suite of ROOMS with Servants Offices, suit.. abis for a residence, xiusted to the Queen's Road Contral
For particulare, apply to
Mr. H. MARSH, Hangkong, 28th April. 1964. US Hough at West Point, lately vocupied by B. B. SueRanu, Eer, containing Five Robnie with Rath Room Large Gedowe and Scr- van Offices Heat $80 per month.
dise,
A Smaller Hoved, situated in the Same Com pound but adjacent to the Harlour, containing Three Rooms, Bath Rouare, &c. Rent $10 per month.
Apply to
THOS, SUTHERLAND, Hongkong, 5th June, 1865.
******** FOR SALE.
The Property known sa "Atxark Place! bav.
Apply to
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. tf Hongkong, 2nd Apell, 1864,
71
WHITE BIRTINGS, Sá a 60 rod...
64 06 68 x 72 WHITE SPOTTED DO... WHITE BROCADES, AMERICAN DELLS 30 yards.
40.
"FRoss's, Voigtlander's, Lerebour's, and Val- Icaliny PORTRÄIT and VIEW LENSES.
PHOTOGRAPHIC CHEMICALS and AP- PLIANCES, of every description."
The above are of the best workmanship and manufacture, from the well-known Firm of Rot- | Toy & Bansire, London.
ALEX. S. WATSON,
··· Hongkong: Dispensary. of Hongkong, 25th Jaunary, 1961.
HONGKONG MARKETS:
No.
..white..
Manita
Java
Singapore
Saigon, Arracan, Rangoon
SALTPETRE......
Coats, Afloat,
FOR SALE.
REYNVAAN, BROTHERS & Co. Offer for Sale per late Arrivals: HAMPAGNE, Louis Poderes, (Carte Blanche:)
Do.
Do
Do.
Bainst Pera & Vik. Sorin Freres.
De d'Armont
Soda Water. Dorka.
French Velvet Wine Corks.
FOR SALE.
CHAMPAGNE WINE, TEDTE CLICQUET, BUR
3-dor, Caser. Other Shippers Very Ury Champagon, in 2-dar. Claser,
Apply to
*
G. DUBOST &Co.
1 Hongkong, 14th June, 1861.
Watch Butter, in double barrel kegs of 12 tbs. A Splendid Cottage PIANO by Playel, Paris.
Datch Spiced Cheese.
Aud,
Per Mail Steamer Sambunys,
Frontage de Gruyere.
Pure Truffes, in tias.
If Hongkong, 7th April, 1864.
BURGUNDY.
A great choice of Winn, Chambertin, Hed and White Sparkling. Burgandy. носк.
Scharlackberger, 1867.
Johauntsberger, Dorf.
Stelnwein Bozboute).
Im Hongkong, 16th June, 1964.
Just Received out Allers."! VENUINE SARATOGA, SPRING WATER
in pinta
Hominy, Gomatarch, Essences for Flavoring. Sille Batter, in prius order. No. 1, Mackrells, in kits.
Family Deel and Pork, in and barrels. Washing Soda, Korosive Lamps, and Oil. Smith & Wessons Revolvers and Cartridges, Platform Sessies, &c., ke,-
Apply to
HESSE, EHLERS & Co. if Hongkong, 16th February, 1884.
London made SILK UMBRELLA,S
THOS. PEACOCK, Victoria Exchange.
1.000 $2,50 to $8 each.
tf. Hongkang, 22nd April, 1864.
VESSELS EXPECTED AT
Borlear
Calella
Singapore
New York
3 Liverpool
!
J
Fine dry Champagne and also Dessert and Breakfast Clareta.
Apply to
Fessels Name
HONGKONG.
Date of
Departure
Where from
J
A. DUBOST.
1863-64
Aberdeen, Aboytia,
Calcatte
Mch.
H Sunderland
Altona.1
Arastone, Arooy.
13rerpool
Singapore
Anton Gunther,
Bangkok
JE
April
26 Liverpool
Arabalog, Areta.
Calocita
Meh 31 Cardif
Τε
Aristides. Asteroid,
May
1
Bombur
B. R. Pucket.
May
6
Baron Kellper,
Feb...
Beatrice.
Mch.
Beaufort,
April
20 Loudo
Beamah, Bedford,
Lotidos
Fel
London
Вептелие, Bima. At Jay,
Singapor
Bonnie Lassie
British Crown,
April
Cambale,
April
30 Londons
Capadian.
Jandy
Carisbrook.
Meb.
B Shields
Clara.
April
27 Queenstows
Cart Brodersen,
Jan,
81 Marseilles
Castor,
Jaa.
28 Liverpool.
Cathays,
Feb.
19 Cardia
Cavour,
Meb.
20 Londo
Chinvested,
Feb.
17 Shields
Chryseis.
Liverpool
Londra
Corneille David,
May
Grimsby
Dilkhoash.
London
Bumbarton, 6. Ma E-Ice.
April
23 Glasgow
Singapore
cu "Flying Spur,” and-recent arrivals, Baru Pale Ale, in quarts and pints, by Stone
· Geo. Jones, und otlier bottlers, in prime condi- ion.
London Stout, nad Porter, in quarts and pinta. Bass Alo, in hogaboads, harrels, and kilderkins. Hennesy's and Martell's Pals Brandy. Sherry and Pork, of every desciption, from $6 to $15 par, doz.
Complete assortiments of Dilmen's Stores, for family use.
&o.,
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co if Hongkong, 17th Mareb, 1884.
Just Landing and for Sale, by the undersigned, ex "Bouqueyran," from France.
BREAKFAST CLARETS, from $3 to $7.
Alter-Dinner Clarets, from $8 to $15. 'Clarets, in caaks of different descriptions.
Haute Sauterne.
do. Bursac
Chateaux d'Yquit
Hermitage Rouge.
Champagne, A Collin, Broay. Mousseux. Genuine, "Veuve Clicquot," guaranteed. Jsicgesson & Fils Champagne. Sparkling Hock.
ilu
Moselle.
Mariachino, Curação, Chartreuse, and
A large nesertmooi of other Iquenta. Assorted Fate's Tuffes, in †- und † tius, Truffled Sauvage, in 3 and 4 tins. Teyssanesa's Fenite, in juice. In splendid cons dition,t
L'onial.
Earl Gray.
Calcutta
Hingapore
Razkok
11 Cárdi
ི ཏྭཱ
Singapore Calcutta
Calcutta
East todian,
Eliza Hervart,
Clearpool
Elia. Ronneberg,
Feb.
18 Glasgow
Exmeralda,
Liverpool
Enpbrates.
Apriš
7 Sydnes
Fairy Rock,
Figato.
Feb.
Lamlay
Florella,
Feb.
25 New York
G. Frederick,
May
HK, Singapor
Sinangite.
Feb.
6
Gauntlet,
Mch.
17 London
Gamini,
Liverpool
Galifia
Gustav Adolph,
-Harksway,
Meh.
Havelock,
Henrielle
15 Glango
Calcutta
Nor.
28 Hatnsgata
Jan.
Janies LawrADCE-
James Vinnicombe,
April
-7 Sunderland
Toyssonoau's asserted Jama, Marmaladies and Hermelin, Jellies.
Bindustan Polits Pois, Haricots, Champigeons, Carots, Bippogriffe. Julien Soup. Asparagus, Artinlakes, &c., &e. Hoop,
Also,
James. Booth:
Casos of 100 tins each assorted Vegetables. Fine French Butter, in 1 lb. and 2lbs, bottlew Raspberry and Current, and other Syrups, Sy-
rup Dorgest and assected Vinegurs.
Franchi Mustard. Pickles and Olives. Maccaroni and Vermicelli,
And.
200 casos Salad Oil, (Plagniol.) 200 Vermonth. (Noilly Prat.) Sardinas, in and tius. LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.
་་
-50
if Hoogkong, 17th Murob, 1864.
3rd Jane, 1864.
2:00 a
s.10 9:60 a 2.70 2.40. 2.50 2.90 a 3. 3.00 3.10 4,836,80 2.59 a 2.60 2.60
2,70 2.50 a 2.80 2.40 2.50 40 a 2.50
Тла
Jabanga Maria,
John Temperly.
Juanpore, Fubiten.
Jutien Edonard, Kalvora.
Kate Gregory.
Leopold Cateater,
Lady Rawlinson, Laneshire.
Langdala,
Lion, Lord Maesutry. Lord Ragian, Louis.
Kanskpk
Londen
Sunderland Londou Singapors
Calcutta
It Newport
Calcinta
Bangkok
Sangkok
-Sydber
Liverpool
Aprit
7 Loudon
Singapore
Loc
12 Sunderland
Rangoos Rangoon
Singapore
Fuget Sound
April
32 Candle
Singapore
April
20 London
Mek.
24 Lamor
Feb
12. Cardin
M. 8. Elphinstone.
Jure
9 Calcutta
Maggie Lauder, s. a. April
1.. Anjes:
Mary Whilridge,
Melderi Queen.
Martha Rones,
Penang
Mar. of Londonderry, May
10 Usiantla
Martin Luther,
April
17 Singapore
Mary Crocker,
Juda
!
Cakaits
Mch.
12 Liverpool
Mary Mildred,
Milion
Mootrese,
Nerari,
Nizam.
Northland,
COTTON GOODS.
COTTON YARN, No, 16 a 24 per bale,
21 82.
230 a 260 a 250
240
Rios, Besgal, No. 1.
per picul
200 810
Siam, common,
GREY SHIRTINGA
7a 7 lbs.per piece.
4.90 o 5.25
1
fair
8 a 13 lbs..... 9 a 10 lbc..
5.10 a 7.50)
7.00 a 5.40
5.20 5.80
5.60 5.80
3.40 a 6,60
4.40 a 4,50
4.30 a 4.40
Dezan. Occamios,
4.00 a 410
10.50 11.00
Omega.
8.50 -9.00
Opbir,
3.80 3.90
F..
English steam,
18.00 12,50
Oxton.
4.10 @ 4.201
+2
5.30 5.50
American Anthracite..... Sydney,
16.00 a 15.00
Ortälje.
10.00 10.50.
5.90 6:00
per bur
8.80 8.40
Palawas, Feerless,
8.80 9.00,
STEAITS PRODUCE &c.,
3.40 3.60)
per picul
3.80 a 4.00
..per doz.
1.00 1.40
Bloe.. Brown,
Hed..
1.29
1,00
1,40
per yard 0.95
0.80 0.25
GREY TULOTHS, 24 yds. & 32 jus
24.36. DYxD SPOTTED SHIRTINGS....... DYED BROCADE Do.. DRD DAMASK Do...! CHINTZ,
HANDEERCHIEFS; ;
VELVETS Black, 22 inch.
Gentian, 22 VELVETENS Black,..
WOOLLEN, GOODS.
Assorted,..
LONG ELLA, Scarlet,
the appointment of Mera HOLLIDAY WISH & Co., as Agents for this Company at | Hongkong, Shanghal, Canton, Hanks, and Voo- show, who are prepared to grant Insurances ating a frontage of Eighty three feet on Wellington SPANISH STLIFES, Sarlest
and Gage Streete and of two hundred and twenty sino feet on Aberdeen Atroet, cumprising u sup aracial area of about 12000 square feet.
Annual Ground Heat £42.19.5.
For further particulara apply le
GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. of Hongkong, 24th February, 1861.
AT FOOJHOW,
By Order of the Board
JAMES B. NORTHCOTT, Secretary. PRÆNIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
The undersigned are prepared to grant l'olicies this Office on the usual terms and conditions to the extent of £10.000 on guy-one building with its contente, or to the extent of £20,000 on three or more separate buildings in the eanin do espancy, and also to the extent of £5,000 on ships in Harbour, or their Cargoes.
SMITH KENNEDY & Co. Himgkong, 27th October, 1862.
"UHINA FIKE INSURANCE COMPANY.
Sir F. Bruce to Consul Sinclair A lesson to Consuls. fhave just received your explanation of the The deliberato avizuro and case of the "Perrl. confiscation by the Chineas authorities of a versol under Treaty is not such an act of" forca" as jus | F. Lifies the Consul in having recourse to riolent measures, even if he should doubt the soundreas
of the view, taken by them of Treaty rights. It
H.
is un abies of authority, for which redress is to be F. sought and damages claimed from the Imparisi
SunyCRIBED CA Prektu Tls. 2,000,000 in 400 Shares, obs. 5,000 vach Paid-up Capital Tie: 200,000
Directors
D. Joussos, Esq., (Mosari, Johnson & Co.jen
Chairman:
B. Wourse, Esq., (Manager Cowmcreía!
Bank of India,)
Henderson, Esq., (Mossen, Jarvio Therboro
& Co.)
Government. It resin with the Minister to decide. F. PosTED, Eng., (Messrs. Gibb, Livingston & after communication with the Imperial Gorera-
ment. by what measures the claim is to be enfor- cod. The Conzul is not entitled force. It is abso- lately essential that you should boar in wind the distinction between acts of violence oomaristed by persons without authority; for which the Chinese Government is not responsible, and abuses af thority committed by its complay, for which it is responsible. The fret claps of ants is to be rast by force," the second class ie to met by" protesta.
According to the highest legal opinion, contra- band goods. on board & British ship, can be asized by the Chinese authorities without Cousular
Co.)
TO BE LET OR SOLD. THE fallowing Husions Pramises, in the most Central position, inediately in the rese of Maser. Füsse & Co.'s Godowne, built ander the daily supervision of an experienced Beglich Builder.
Dwelling House, comprising Fear Bed-rooms on second floor; Dining-room. Drawing-mom, Office, and Tea-room an first floor and Compu- dor-rocis. Treanty and Coolia-roams on the grebad Bour.
Aino. Godowe of Brick and Stone, onpakje of storing about 6.900 ebe, Tea
For particulars, apply to
T. K. ASHTON, Lf-24ja
Foochow -HOUSh with or without Godowns, situated at
Cariton Terrace, Spring Gardone For farther, particulars, apply to
J. THORNE, Esq., (Megers, Thorne, Bros & Co.) About 100 Tous Capecity. DAVID Riv. Eaq.
---------
Agencies are about to be established at the ne- veral porta of Chins and Japan. undersigned.
Applications for Shuren wilt be received by the A
L. JOSEPHS, Secretary, at the Commercial Bank Shoughui, 22nd December, 1863.
The undersigned having been appointed Agen's warrant. It is desirable that such a warrunt should to the bure Coopany, are prepared to grant beepalid for in order that disputes may be applications for Bhares. Avoided, but if there are contraband guade on
· hoard & British ship the officers of tind Chime Customs may enter and saize them withouta Cabi sular warrant. May enter and seize them without a Consular warzent; and if resisted by the master. the letter will be guilty of the same offence as if he had resentade Custom-house alficer in British wo- tere in the dischargeofhis duty. The French Treaty
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. tf Hongkong, 20th December. 1863,
QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
OF LIVERPOOL.
AND
COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, OF LONDON?
L'AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. Hongkong, 11th January. 1864.-
Well-Built spacious Grauite Godown of
Apply to
W. PUSTA, & Ov. Hongkong, 16th April. 1864.
How of New Houers in BaymourTM Koed.
Kent moderate Apply to
DAVID SASSOON BONS & 06. #F° (longkong, 20th October, 1863, THERE Houses in Elgia Street, commanding a fios view of the Harbour. Rest woderate
Apply to No.681, Lynithurat Terrace.
Hongkong, tst March, 1885. ¡RANITE Built GODOWNS, having water
frontage, at Wanchai,
Storage may also be obtained on application to
THO. HUNT & Co.
if · Hongkong, 6th February, 1864.
Assorted, HH Searlet,
Asport.ed CAMLETS, 559,
56
J...
LASTINGS, Assorted,
BBB.
METALS. 6.
Hoop,... Вас.. Izos, Small Round Bod..
Wire. LEAD
Large, Smal... STEEL, English.. Swedish, Tis, Malneca,.... TIN PLATES...... SHEATING METAL, QUICKSILVER... SATEE... COTTON Shanghai.
Ningpo.
"
Japan
VENDUR
Smith A. & Co.
Oxford.& C.
do. do.
B. O. L.
Gitman & Co. lang-fat-hong
0.30 per yard
per piece.
0.75 a 0.85 8.00 8.20 8.40. 8.60 8.20 8.40 9.80 9..
19.50 u 20.50
20,00 a 23.00
21.50 a 22,00
18.00 a 18.40
per picul.
3.10
· per tal
2.80 3.40 a 3.50 2:77 & X,
3.40 a 3.60
10.50
11.50
6.40 a 6.50j
6.20 a 630
4. a 4.80
6,20 a 7,00
.per picul 28.50 29.
-7-7.95 per box.
per piou).) 25,00 a 28,00) 71. 71.50
4.50 a 500
31.
81.50
32.50 a 31.50
82.50 38.59|
Sales on the 23rd Just, 1884.-Hongkong,
Goons SOLD
150 bales Japan Cotton
6,000 pls. Singapore Cargo Rico
500
White do.
H
11
1,000
Cargo do,
300
Black Reppuz
580
Betel nuts
10 bales No. 16 a 20 8.pers Uotion!
150 plu. Ningpa Cotton
Saigon Cargo Bico
Yaru
Wo-kee-hong
Kin-cheong-hong
1,800
do,
300
Rattans
do.
1,800
Bisto Bark
do.
300
Chinchow White Sugar
A show.
Valuain Building site at the partof Poo-lang-fat-bong
Yea-on-hang
dn.
100
Black Pepper
1,500
Yallow, Feas
1,500
do.
Apply at the Office of this paper,
1,500
Black Pasa
1,500
White da.
1,000
50 Maluch Tin Bare:
50 Japan Yellow Wex
No. 1 in White Rice
50 pla. Old Copper
if Hongkong, 8th February. 1864.
recognizes the right to confiscate rensels and earge undersigned base bean appointed agents in trading at a non-Treaty ports, and I have no doubt Hongking for the above Companies and are under the British Treaty a to right of the Chinese to seize a vessel which brings to a Treaty prepared to grant Felicice against Fire on Build- part a cargo takeala sta place not epuis by Treatyngaer on goods stored theroin on the net and on a vessel cutaring the part with a contra-
For fans of propouls or any other infurand
A. ELLISSEN & CO. -5ja Mongkong, O January, 186).
terms and conditions.
bend cargo on board, seek cargo become confition, apply te
cable, whathre landod or not.
The fact that the Consul has no power to deal with such cases, does not deprive the Chiness Gercroment of ita sight to pursue and seize n vessel guilty of clandestine trading, whenever they can catch her in their waters, as long as she has on board the cargo illicitly shipped,
NORTH CHINA INSURANCE
COMPANY.
It is not by petty smuggling along the court TIE Undersigned having bacu appointed Agents
that the commercial interests of Great Britain for the above Company, are now prepared to
will be advanced.
neccpt riske und so grant Policies on the usual
The case of the Pearl" at bo discussed terms. before I can pronounes positively; but in the meantime Iway state that I do not consider the yesal able to conscation if abs took in her virgo
STORE, and GODOWNS or separate if re- quired, sitnated in uns of the most contral advantageous positions on the Queen's Road
ticalice.TKINSON&Co.
For further
Apply to
If Hongkong, 11th January, 1884.
TO LET
FFBE House in Stanley Street, at present co- cupied by the China Merchant Steam Naviga-
tion Company. Rent moderate.
if Hongkong, 31st May, 1884.
For Particulare, apply at the Premises,
Posserion given 1st May,
Boogslow immediately in the rear of Al-
du. do. Kwong-fak-hoeg Kwong-su-chanog Wing-wo-hong Kwong-ging-loung
PRICE
$.33.00
WINDOW GLASS,..
RATTANY Strait,....
Banjar,
PEPPER White,.
Black..
BETEL NOS
SANDAL WOOD, Malabar,
South Seza,
BAPAN WOOD, Manila,.....
Siam.....
FLOUR, California, per sack of 60 Us..
American, per barrel of 2001 WASAT. Tientsin....
Californi
NATIVE PRODUCE. SUGAR, Canton white, No. 1.a-3,.
Dk. Brown,*****. West Coast Dk, Brown, Manila, Dr. Yellow.......
DE Brown,...
CAMPHOR, packed............. PEAS, White,.
Black,
Green,
Yellow,
%
4:40. 4.50
11 a 11.50 6.50 a 5,75 a 5.30 13.00 14:00 12.00 a 12:65 1.50 a 1.80
Perri,
Pater borough. Philip the First, Plymosith Rock, s Price Alfred, Prince Kung. 5. % Promissa. 6. s. 3 Queen of Nations, Hajah of Chhin,, Robia, Bondre.
Samaren. Savoir Faire.. Siamese Crown. Silvia. Soofing.
Singapore Londen Loudon
95.Iney
Liverpool Singapore
25 Sunderland Cardil 21 Liverpoot
Singapore
· Jan.
21 Feb.
April
Feb.
6: Liverpool
April
27 London
Feb. 17
New York
Afch.
08
****-
Sunderland Singanor Sorapure Sydney
London
April
21
New York
April
London
Feb.
5
Dartmouth
Feb
23
New York
Feb. May
Deal
Calcatta
Anier
-Calcutta
Calcutta
2.40 a 2.90
1:40 150
6,00 a 6.20
Calcatta
......... per picul.
2:40 2.50
Singapor
Calcutta
2.00 a 2.70
April
to Londo
Sor, of India.
Lestidop
6.80 a 7.20i
4.60
Southern Belle.
Mcb.
12 Landon
4.80
Star of the North;
Liverpard
4.00
$.201
Star of the Oresa,
Jeit.
4 Cerchi
8.80 a 4.00
3.20 8.40€
Stirlingshire, Surrey,
Jan.
10 Liveroval
Feb
27
Galantis
· 19 a 10
Suzanne.
2.50 12.60
Sydney Exgers,
T. Campbell,
Toftacomb,
Keb.
5 Sunderland
3.50 3.80
Trigaler;
April
98 Liverpool ・・
Triton.
Liverpool
3.00 E-20
Valdivia.
Banthok
18.00
Véronica.
April
1.000
Wave.
10 Appl 26. Shields
Liverpool
Siam large...
smail, ...........-
8:00
4,00 a 9.30)
Mob. April
Mushrooms, Japan, SEAWEED, Green,
Cut...... MUSSELLE, Dry Japan, large,...
BEMICALIU, BERS WAX, Japan,
Käll,
Hankow Seechong........
SABSKMEMS, Japan white,
ALUM
black,
9.20 a 2,30)
2.20 230 9.30 a 2.40 34 a 35
9.00
18.00 a 14.00 20. & 100.
2:40 a 25pi
B:50 a 60
3.20 o $.30
PATNA,
OPIUM 24rd June 1861.
$505
PURCHASER
BENARES, 1873
Moderate Degand,
Faroign. Merchant
2.36 Man ty
2.621 Wing w
2.43j
€60 Severs & Co. 3.15 Wing-okeng-shun
200,00. Canton -Marchant
32.50 at-wo-long
2,56 Tang-kun Motobant 3.85 Canton
do.
1.46. Ohio-okam do, do.
6.10 Japan
-6.83 King-wo-fat 283 Kwongan-tyo 2.60 Yee-sheong-shan
do. 3:00
2,70 Kung-chan
2.87 Travelling Merchant
18.00 Lee-wo-
30.50 Travelling. Merchant
27.25 Boujeebhoy
SHANGHAI LATEST QUOTATIONS.
Thursday, Evening, 16th June, 1884.
MALWA 560
Bichange and Bullion Ulosing Quotations,
On Londen, months" eight....
Calentta, 3 days sight
drawn illness Bombay, 3 days' aight, ..Shanghai, 30 days sight ...Singapore, 30 days sight.
15 days sight... Buz Silver, Syees....... Clean Dollars. Gold Leaf, Gold Hars Sovereigns.
Discount
Pekin".......
....... 4/9
... B. 2274
Rs. 2284
Rs. 297
Swallow..».
Trafalger,
Waverley West-Derby,
White Eagle,
Woislava.
Yarmo Yorick.
Bangkok
Aajer
Louden Bangkok
Calcutta
Caleuita 22 New York 12 Lo
Bangkok
Calcatia
1 Spoken in 48 N. 12 W. on 10th March.
Left Singapore April 13th.
6 Spokeo in 1°N, 22 W.
1. Spoken on March 19th.
11 Spoken 28th. Jan. in 20 N. 130 E.
Fess-is Name
Alion.
Alice Mary.
Amandla. Aug. & Moline, B. & Agnes,
Batavia, Betty Parlback, Beadventure,
Camilla, Concordia,
Emperor.
Futen.
T. 731 Grant Western,
per cent prew;
James Wilson,
-ià per cent prem, Kang-foong.
per csat prem. Medina,
per vent preme,
per cent prem,
Mountain Ach, "Noɛkilk
Nummer 1,
.822.80 per Tan..Ft. Catharina. $22.70 per Taol. Rabte, .............. $4.40 each. Sad van Brakel,
per cent
EXOUANUE. On Lyados.-Daus Ralo, & months sight, Gr. por The Gradila, & months sight fx. Sd. Rilla with boat 6 months sight fr.
Bid. On Paris-Credit Bills. 6 months sight, Fos. 8.60 per Tael. Documentary, Bills &
On Calcutta-Book Billa, accepted adfs. Rs. 322 per 100 Tels.
A Bombay-Bank Bills, accepted adje. [Es. 329 per 100 Tasla.
On Bongkong-Bauk 3 de. 28 por asnt set. Private 15 d/s 232. per cent disat.
monthe sight, P. 8.53 per Tuels.
BULLION.—Mez, Dollars-78.8 Carolus-78 Gold Bare, a touch Tacle 155 Bar Silver, Tools 100.8 Copper Cash,
bany Terrace with Gardens and Stabling at OPIUM Malwa, Tasis 480. Patus, Now Tools 380 6985. Fatná, Old-Taela 400, present eupted by Messrs. Parker & O
GILMAN & O.,
1
Agitale at Hongkong and Fuochum.
Hongkong, tot Japnery, 1883,
ef Hongkong, 16th April, 1864,8
RIEGHTTo Landon-Tex £4.10.0.9 £5. London and Liverpool Votten 23. 0.0, par Ton of 50 cubic feet,
Salzuma,
1.Ses Bella,
Sen Bird,
St. F. Xurier.
Thorwaldset.
Whampoa.
Zoe
Date
1833-02-
Fram
(Singapore Japan
To
Mch. Londna Navasaki
May
Singapore Amov
Kompost Macao Singapore Fapan Singapore
Batavis
Swałow
Amay
May 20 Singapore
Swntow
Pedals
Penang
Macao
Singapore Swator
jan. 20gapore
Ningre
Londou
Kinagawa
London
Kanagawa
[April 26|London:
Kansas
Feb. 3 London
Nagayaks
Kanagawa
Нарал
Kamigawa
London: April 13 Comes April 8 London April 30 Londo
Singapore Mch. 16 Londoa
amor & ow Fayan
Nov. 8e Janeiro Amey
¡Calcutta
Ning pu
Fouqu
ме Amoy
Singapore Amor
Mar 18 Singapore
May 108ingapore Amoy
Asher, Gotiesibarg to Shanghai, spoken Sept. 22nd. Lát. & N. Long, 28 W.
Great Western---Spcken 75 days out, from bound to Kanagawa.
John Carrie-Loudon to Bengkong, spoken Jan. |Pad.
Body Borisgton-London to Shanghai, spoken Dec. lat. st. 2 S. Long. 27, E.
Meteor Cardio to Shanghai, spoken Dec. 31. Mountain Ash-London te Kangawa, spuker in 318 Long. 19. W. by Baca Ulorte.
Printed and l'ebliebed by Y. J. MUREO at the Daily Press Olice, Wyndham Street, Hongkong.