The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 1997.
鶏七十九千神主
Arrivals,
The Hellng-b STARTING, 250, 8 guns,
*60,Hurne-power, Lieut. Brawshaw, from
Tiulio Doh December
Banks.
ONGKONG & SHANGHAL BANKING
JORPORATION:
24
SUBSCRIBEDOAPITAL-5,100,000of Dulles,
Cunch of Direct Obairman, B. GEMANN, vimą. Befo Deputy Chairman-HonBar, R. ROWETT,“
Julius Mraku, Müngü
Dec. 31, H.M.S. SALAMIS, 20, 250 · Horse
power, Lient Dolphin, from Tinhess'.: 19tir December
EndInrad, Bang
A. Joost, Beg
Dac, Ei, Katanoxes, Sium, ste, 176, Chris-8.
tenson, Singapore 8th Documber, and Gorgo J. Hoa, Eg The Ryan, Kay. - Manila 18tli, General-CHIVORS.
·Dec. 21; GLOBE, Siani, bk, 449, Jorgensen, Chefoo 11th December, Genoral-Car- X BSD.
Manag Hongkong Victor Kresser, Hugi. Chief Maangor.'.' Dec. 22, ARRAtoos Arçar, Brit str., 958, | Shanghai--David MoToan, Bay.
Miller, from Calcutta. Pengue and Bin - Lonton Bünker-London and Leang Bun?. gapore, General,—GISE, LIVINGSTON &
Dec. 2. Yosso, Bril. str., 25, Ashton, Foo
chow 19th December, Amay 20th, and Santhy 21st, Generul.-X LAPRAIN & Co.
Departures
Dec: 31, CHUKIANG, str., for Shanghai. Dec 21, IDA, for Cape St. James. Des. 21, QUEENSLAND, for Saigon,
Cicaränges,
ATTUK Hisbotn Másrkida du
21TS DEGERnkä
Omba, for Bangkok.
Vents, str., for Shanghai.
Albertina, for Saigon.
Bere, for Bangbok.
Kingfisher, for Now York.
Douglas, str., for Swalow, &c.
Albyn's Isles, for Cape St. James.
Callao, for Macao.
· Violatie, for Honólalu.
Pyrson, for Guam,
Buglet, for Swatow.
Caine, or Singapore.
Passengers.
Par Kolahoma, ate, from Singapore, &- 39 Chine
Reports
The Slam bark Glory reports experiencing
the Tit, and three following days, freak
HONG KONG, THURSDAY, 22ND DECEMBER, 1870.
年午庚治同
Intimations,
THE ORINA FIRE INSURANCE.
诫
*COMPANY, LIMITED. 19.
Auctions
PUBLIC AUCTION..
ین
四開標:
Auction.
PUBLIC AUCTION
REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANTS H JURGENS & Co have received instrooE Undersigned has received instructione
ORDINANGE, NG, 1," OF 1965,
Directors :-
The Double H. B. GIBU. of Mosar. Gibby
Livingston & Dot (Chairman). E. A CHCoor, Fag, of Messrs.
of Messrs. Olyphant &
A. MACG. BEATON, Leg, of Mosers, Douglas
Laprak & Co
EDWD. ARTHUR, Eq, of The Oburtered Her
antile Bank of India, Loudon nud, China. W-11, CoxDr, Ee, of pear Suith, Araber.
The Hon. P. Hinal Meants. Tirner & Co.
por coat, per annus on the daily balance.
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1. BURRA FORs, Es of Messrs. Rusgall
,& Qu On Fixed Deposits:
VHONG KONG.
INTUREST ALLOWE
For 3 months' per cent, per aiz
*
LOA HILLS DragonTim Cradla-nated-on approved Sucai itiem, and evory description of Banking and Exclunge
siness transacted.
Draftsgrauded on Lendon, and the chief coronerotal places in Bepo, Ladia, Australia, Amerien, China and Jajiling D
VICTOR KRESSER, CA J
Offices of the Corporation,
“Nó, A, kinoen's Rod Bant
Hongkong, 23rd July, 1870,
HONGKONG AND CHINA G4S
"OU MPANT; LIMITED,
OKE-TENDERS will be received until TUESDAY, the 27th instant, for the parabuse of the Coke'aide at this Company's. Works, during a period of one year commencing
the day of January next. Particulars can be obtained on application at the Oce. Wost Puiut.
A. NEWTON
Manager.
friz
**
254 9105 Hongkong, 2a8 Deceiver, 1970. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
REDUCTION IN RATES ON QALINESE RISKS.
and after the 15th instant, the minimum ute for the paurance aguiat Fire of
HEAD OFFICE AT HONGKONG.
~Boerevity
N. J. EDX, Eng.
Banker
THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LONDON, and CHINA
̧dgesika,—-
Swatow, Messrs BRADLEY & CO.
Anoy,
Fuuchow,
Ningpo,
Abaugbaí.
Kiukintag
Hankow
Nagasaki.
Tutolam.
Saigon,
Etues & Co.
DEVPHANT Ž 070.
"DAVIDSON & COô:
tidos to sell by Public Auction,
THIS.DIT,
the 2nd December, 1870, at the ator of Mar 1M PRAECOR & Oo, Nos. 45 and 47, Queen's
Bond, at 11 am
Woolies HOSIERY. Mérico SHIRTS and PANTS, Tanel SHIRTINGS, Scarlet FLAN- NELS, Gece and Sirler, BLANKETS, Rail way RUGS, Turkieb TOWELS. Fancy Glove BOXES, Fancy Hanikovobiet BOXUS. Trans- parent BLATES., Patent Pencil CASES, India Kübber, COMES, Abruining. Gold" JEWEL- LERY, Alpaca and "Lama BRAIDS. Men's Felt HATS. Viotria Table COVERS Blo Pilot CLOTHS; Blick n Sual SKINS.
from the Superintendent of the P. & 10. B. N. Costo offer by Publiş 'Awetion;
On the 9th January nich
.
(if not previously disposed of by private Con- The Company's Iron Paddle wheal Steamer
GANGES Register, tonnage of ship743 Tond
Engine room,
TEE OF SALE-Cash before delivery in A
Mexican Dollar weighed at 7.1.7..
200 Hongkong, 21st December. 1870.
*PUBLIC AUCTION, GRE
PE Undersigned, has received instructions
to sell by Fabilia Auction,
THIS DAY.
the 2nd December, 1870, at noon, At the Gudown of Messrs. SORELLHA & Co..
Wanchi, 01 Barrels Hamburg BEEF TERMS OF SALS-Canb before delivery in Hexican dollum weighed at 7.17.
M ARMSTRONG.
ductioneer.
GIBB, Livingston & Co 2215 Rongkong, 2184 December, 1870.
FRANCIS.& Op.
SKA PUBLIO AUCTION,
- Žive, JaviNOSTON & CO. Chefe, Chak - ÉsRousson & Co.
Kob
ALT & COA
SMITH, ARCHER & CO.
ASCHILD & SIRNGEN. Singapore
GUMILLAN, WOOD & Co. Perang,
MALA ANTHONY & CO. Tientsin, Jous HANNA, Eug
THE Compsky having been established, with its Head Officeat Hongkong and Agencie ut the several places mentioned above, accepte risks and issnes Policies of Insurance at the rates of Prince current at the respectivý, Ports
N JEDE,
3"
HF Undersigned hus vecaved instructions
to Bell by Public Auction,
THIS DAY,
the 22nd insupit, ut noóu,--. The BATH HOUSE it now stands, with about 780 Feet Iron Piping.
Tens-Cash on all of the hammor, the Prager to remove the Babli House within one week.
CHAS. H. MORGAN,
Auctioneer 2206, lagkong, 20th December, 1870.
· PUBLIC. AUCTION,
ANE, ORAWFORD & Ca. have been in
residence of A. P. STNA, Eag, the corner of Perl and Gage Streeta,
THIS DAY
F
pina Total tonnage...1190 Tone, Draught of Maler when Lusded 1460 Fict.. Description of Engines--Direct action” os-
cillating Cylinders.
Horus Power lokun,470, "
十月二十英
Igumations.
港香
FOR FREIGHT OR CHAWNER:
PHE. British Stendrerit var f
T
BENGAL,"
Capt G. B. Haldock, o. Tous auparity. Apply to? PENTIMETREKA
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Enet Point, 2nd. Decinaler, 1870.' (1w. 2218
HONGKONG YAGHT GLUE,"
-MATCH will be aniles by, the nichta of this Club TO-MORROW, 23rd instant, commencing atilir.x,
“For particulars, apply to
MANGED.NORTON,
Hon. Secretary, 88 10 Hongkong, 20th December, 1870.
complete inventory can be seen and partion HONGKONG AND WHAMIDA DOOK:
* COMPANY, LIMITED
lara obtained on application to the Atationeer, TERMS OF SAL-Hal? Cash on fall of the baminer, the balance on completion of Trani- for Transfer Expenses to be barua y boy Parobser
· CHABLES H, MORGAN,
2110 Hongkong, 3rd December, 18705
INDO CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
QUAREHOLDERS are hemby zolifed that in secordance with the 86th Claase of the Articles of Association of the Cotopany, the second call of Twelvo 'dollars and fifty cents per share is payable on the 3let December current, at be Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation.
Intereat at the rate of Twelve per cunt, per annum will be charged on all calle pisid ter that day
NTIL farther notice, the Company are prepared to tow Vessels ́to"ând” froni batopos, and rometal them to therr Stone Docks (with Usisoon gaten); it'
SLUN FORTY CENTS PER SHEET.
By Order,
. N. MINTO, 77 Secretary
Af 663. Honekong, 7th April, 1870. THE HONGKONG, FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
both
NOTICE.
Transfer Books of the Company will be Closed four the 16th to the 31st instant, days included...
JALDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hunghond Bird Ins. Co., Limited. 3Id:209 Hongkong, Jet December, 1870. CENTRAL HOST' FOR SALE:"
The Transfer Books of the Company will be cloned from the Fifteenth day of Leperbet FAR EAST DIARY AND CHINA AND JAPAN ALMANAO.FOR 1871," pricu 3.50, to the First day of January, 1871, both days per Copy.
inclusive.
By under,
A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,
Beetstery.
of 2185 Hongkong, 7th December, 1979.
WANTED. In my
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. 8 2164 Hongkong, 12th December, 1870.
DEVANOTICE.
DE WINN'S OFFICE will be REMOVED on 1st January nezt, tu bia residence, No. pied by Dr. O'Brian
[PRIOR $34 PER MONTAJ
Inimations..
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLLIDAYS.
THE undermentioned Bank wat he lo
for public business du SATURDAY, the 24th, and SATURDAY, the 31st instansi
Hongkong, 20th Deceriber, 1870. For the Oriental Bank Corporation,
JAS. BERWICK,
Adding Monoger, Houglamg. For the Chartaro! Murcantile Bank of India,
Loudon ul China,
E. ANTHI R.
Danager, For the Chartered Bank of Judje Anatralia
and Obine,
· W, M. BOYD,
deling Manager, Hongkong For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris.
Hongkong Agency.
G. FIETSON,
Manage... Corporation.
For the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking
JAMES GREIG,
· pro. Manages: For the National Bank of India,
J. CHALMERS,
Atting Manager, For the Agra Bank, Limited,
... HUGHES, (-10d-2217)
Minger. FOR SWATOW, ASOY, AND FUOCHOW..
THE Steamship
"DOUGLAS," Captain Topniu, will leave for the shore Porta TO MORROW, the 23rd instant, at 9 .. Far Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAFIME & Co. 2219 Hongkong, 22nd December, 1970.
FOR NEW YORK," HE 41 American Brig
T
**STEPHEN DISHOP," Fook, Master, will losg at this and Whampoa. for the above pertrand hus-room for a limited amount of freight, for which, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
tf 2 Boogkong. Bad December, 1970. VENDERS will be received at this. Consile until noon of the 26th instant, for the
Ssercary structed to sell by Public Anation, at the BT the Advertiser (European), a Situation 24orapara Terrace, preuzines formerly.com. Poflowing, for the Postaghone Currells: Ba du
19. Queen's Road, Hongkong, 26th August, 1650, 612
THE
tire 2od instant, of 2 P. The whole of the handsome BODS HOLD
gales from W., followed by 48 hours ealm; off! Chinese Premises in this Colony will-be redriced" VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY FURNITURE. comprising Walnps CHAIRS jection to proceed to any other Ports
Ningro smart breeze from S.W.. thence, strong to Tw per cont, per unsinn.
monsoon, and thick overcast weather!
JAGDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers..•** Hongkong Fire Inrones (o., Limite
tf 1997 Hongkong, 14tli November. 1870... NOTICE.
The Siam steamship Halaloms, from Singa pore on the 8th Decembar,, reperta variable vinds so far as Paliwan Passage, the strong room; put in to Mila; to replenishi bunkera, stramed out on the 18th fastant: VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY founal strung anomenon and a heavy sea, scrons | OF HONGKONG, LIMITED, the China Sen. When between Quarry Bay núd
Hongkong Imdstead, met with as in charted REDUCTION IN THE BATES OF PREMIUM ON
CHINES RIKA.
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. CATITAL $1,500,000, IN 8,000 SHARES OF 2500 EACH.
PAID UP CAPITAL 300.000%"
Board of Directors.
B. D. SIMOON, Eaq (Mewis. David Sasroon,
Some & Co)
3. F. Duxay, Esq., (Meera. Eduljce Framjee, BURMAN SICHEES, Eq. (Measrs. Melobers
Son & Co.)
(1,563) rock, suy about one salle off share, Berbel the vesed on the B Wanchishore.
some's dran,bt of water is 11 foot aft and after the 15th instant, the Minion EEC, Egg, (Consul General for and S-fert forward. pengua
N
Rate for Inenemos against Fire, on First Claus Chinas Prensiace in this Outoay will be per cent, per apronin, instead of three per
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.. Secretaires, Victoria Fe Ins Co.
of Hongkong, Knitted.
H.M. gua-boat Fairling left Bungkong una the 28th October, on a crtizé, looking after the cent, as heretofora. cudies who pirated the Nouvelle Penelope. Called at Now-chow and Quan-chow-wong after leasing the latter plzen on tho 15th of November fell in with 4 heavy pale of wind from the N.E. and a drive to the southward, and obliged to seek shelter, onder Tinhoan, where remained until the 19th inst when HS-8 darts arrived and took the ship in tow,
coction Sales To-day,
H. JÜRGENS & Co.
Hosiery, birtijden.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Beef,
CHAS. H. MORGAN.
Bath Munge.
LANE, CRAWFORD & 4%. Honsebrld Furniture.
1871-1873,
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY, "OF CANTON, -
NOTICE.
E requisite number of shares in the shows Gociety having been applied for, and al lutted, a MEETING of the Shuccholders be held at the end Office, Hongkong, un WED NESDAY, 24th instant, ut torre solook PM, for the purpose of electing a Board of Director
By unler of the Provisional Committee,
ROBERT WATMORE,
Becretary, 2208 Hongkong, 20th December, 1870. HONGKONG & CHINA" GAS COMPANY. LIMITED..
TOTICE-On, the Jet of December, and nutil further notic, the price of gas will be Four Dollars per 1000 anbic feet, instead of Your Dollars and Fifty Cente se heretofore.
A NEWTON,
....!
Manager. 2m 2023 Hongkong. 17th November, 1870.
GOVERNMENT NUTLE CATION.
....
HIS Excellency Mr Gone WHITELEY Commanding Hor Majesty's Troops in
tî N45 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870
"NOTICE,"
THE CHINA FIRE INSUS ANDE COMPANY LIMITED:
-
Nand after the 15th, instant, the Company will be prepared to noopt, ranka Firat chess Chinese Huures at Ue rate of Twa per sent, per amun, instead of Three per cent. hore Luluxe.
N..J. EDR,
*
AUGUSTINE HEARD, Esq. (Mess. Augustine
Anatrix)"
Hearl & Co.)
Banker
THE BONGRONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Auditors,
F. W. MITCHELL, Esq. MATTHEW W. BOYD. Eaq, (Chartered Bank of India, Australia, and
Obina)....
Head Ofica, HONGKONG.
Secretarias MESSRS, AUGUSTINE HEARD &C.
Jos 1988- Bongkang, lith, November, 1670,ho Companies Urdipones, 1865, and its Secretary THE Company baving been Registered under
NOFICE
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
.....
HF Transfer Booke of the Company will be Closed for the 16th to the flat instant, both dye inelusive.
N. JEDU,
·Secretary. 30d 2009 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1870 HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE |
COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR IS CHARNBOLDERS in the shove Company
are request to faraish the undersigned with a list of their contributions for the year ending 31st December last,; in poder that le distribution of 20% of the net Proste reserved for contributors may be arraBUÇÜ.
Shares allotted, will haprepared to accept Rinky against Fire, on buildings and incrshandisa Stored therein, at the current rates, on and after Marel Jat, 1870 J
as Book keeper of Clarksbay and gerere yenzo experience both bers and at home. Can produce anerecptionablo Testimoniala, for capability and conduct. Would have o ob
Address X Y. Z., Office of this Paper, and COUCHES corred with green rep, Wal-18 2011 Hongkong at December, 1870.
TABLES Mahogany SIDEBOARD, Dining TABLE. OHAIRS, MUERORS CLOCKS ENGRAVINGS CARPETS, GABALIERS, Bedroom FORNITURE. CROCKERY and GLASSWARE; &o.,'&o.
Aleb;
A Basket CARRIAGE, by Jenny, with Har- eg, fo Mexican Dollars, weighed at 71.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, a
risk of fall of the banor. -2168-: Hongkong, 19th December 1870.
......... PUBLIO ATUTION. LANE OBAWFORD & Cn. have been i
TERMS OF SALE-Cash. before delivery in
structed to sell by Public Auction, on the prolatees of A. BOTER, Ear, Queen's Road, TOMORROW
thelinstunt, at noon
· JUST LANDED AND FOR BATE.
FRESH CALIFORNIA OATS,
LAMMERT ATKINSON & Oa
t 2107 Hongkong, 19th December, 1870, FOR SALE BROADWOOD'S COTTAGE. GRAND TIANUS, made expressly for this ohmate,
Extra strings and covers
Apply by letter, "to A. B. C., Daily Præs Ofice.
£
1m 2140 Hongkong, 8th December, 1870. FOR SALE.
· BAD PIPES, ín to Fin
Bailer TUBES, 24 in. to 3 in.
At L. FRICKEL & Co- Im 2019 Hongkong, 23rd November, 1870,
RWALTER HYDE NÜTLEY bag beca this day admitted a parthar in eng firm
ROBERT S: WALKER &o, tf 974 Hongkong, 11th May, 1870.
FOR CHRISTMAS.
The whole of the reinaing" STOCK-IN- TRADE, comprising MUSLIN, TABLETAN BAREGA DRESSES TRIMMINGS, MANTILLAS, Ladies' HATT, RIBBONS, LACE, WALL PAPER, TOYS, JEWEL LERT UMBRELLAS, Walking STICKS,USICAL ÁLBUMS. Tion BEDSTEADS, te, &c, e.
TABLES, SHOWCASES, and FIXTURES TERME OF BALR-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all fault and errors of descripti, ut Par cossero riak on the fall of the hatiser
2017 Hongkong, 20th December, 1870.
POHLIC AUCTION,
Undoraigned has rooived instructions from Cuptajn B. M. FREEMAN, to all by Fobic, Auction,
TOMORROW,
way will be distributed annually as a Bonas)
Twenty por centum of the profits of the Come pong Conisbating shareholders, propor
mately in the moant of premín paid by them.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &G.,
Secretaries
י..
450
Z
Hongkong, 26th February. 1870 SAAT SPROTOGRAPHY.
THE roma of the undersigned will be closed ran this data, for about one month, during his abuse from Bourkongs
JTHOMSON.
of 2055 Hongkong. 2nd November, 1870. POZO MBAIL MAKING, TASTE P
VILLIAM DOLAN having returned to VYHongkong, has resumed his busines of SALL MAKING in all its branches, nt his old Returns not vndered prior to the Slet Octo place in Daddell Strca, and soliosta the patron- ber next will be adjusted by the company, sige of the Public. CIALIS BUS no claing or ulterations will be subsequently He bis on hand a fine unsortment of 8 and 10 omitted, by
uace RAVINS DUOK, tailable for Boat Saila JARDINE, MATHESOŊ & Co. or Awninger RN), Panel M
General Managers. it 858 Hongkong.. 30tie April. 1869 ́ ́ 1206 Hoghong. Bet July, 1870 ERGE TAUYER
GUN SMITH:
PRACTICAL ENGINEER.
No. 17,
of 18521 PRATA CENTRAL 18ct 19.
TEITHER the Captain, nor the Agate or
the 2nd December, 1870, at noon,
Onboard
For account of the concerned,
The American ship
*GUIDING STAR,"
969 tona register, or thercabouts as she pow lies in this.urbor, of Wanchi.
The bull, lower maata, standing rigging, one anchor and cable will be sold in our lot,
The uile, rupuing ring, stores, cabin furniture, Ae, will be sola in separato lots Particulare will be given on the day of le TYEMS OF SALE Gash on the fall of the. hammer in Mexican, Dullar weighed at 717 The vessel to be purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer..
M. ARMSTRONG,
ductioneer. 2170 Hongkong, 15th December, 1870.
MAAN PUBLIC AUCTION.
THE Undersigned bas roseived instructions
Underpigmen have been appomto boletion; Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Gongkong and China by Mosera, J. & R. Tea nent, Glasgow, and Mersin, David Corsar & Sone Arbroath
--- ARNOLD, KARUERG & Co. ** 119, Wonokono, Farmary, 1567"
"NOW OPEN,
Dapers of the lensor will be repenstble OITNTAL HOTEL.
China and Japan, and Lieuteunot-frorernor of for any debt or debts contented by the officers. Hongkong and to Dependentes has been for the crew during their stay here in the har plussed to direct that the Holidays customary bor.
at the approaching Beason shall be kept from THURSDAY, thu 224, to SATURDAY, the 24th instant, both days inclusive.
By Command,
J. GALDINER AUSTIN,
Cal wigt Borclary Colonial Secretory's Office,
Hongkong, 19th December, 1870. E34 2202
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF. HONGKONG.
DE
if, 1965 Hongkong, 8th November, 1870.
ONE &c. bure, this day spend & fic
of their business in Queen's. Noddi next doar but one to the Hongkong Dinasty, the Stock will be found to canalat of Chvice As Bortment of MAREMMA
GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY
AND
FANOT GOODS. Arrived per stemmer “ Elgin, Between Quor. Yu-Choer, Plain
E. the Undeziuned, ba
"have this day, entered f into partnership, the business ille Cassum Nathon, Defendant, ohrried on henceforward under the stylo uud firm of Rosy &
WH-REAR an Action has bɩon som
(" (Signeri)
J. ROSE DETS ROBINSON,
· 44 2043 Hongkong. Blet November, 1870:
PACIFIO INSURANCE COMPANY.
W
JB HOLLAND, "
Bole Propritor
B01N GALLETS #INSTABILLIARD ROOM,
BILD BUT
MUSIC ROOM
NEW BDDHOOMS. PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINING ROOMS, AND LIBRARY,
21011
IN THE BUPREME COURT OF
ANAHONGKONG,
WE
Between LE CHEE! Fuantif
-
TO MORROW,
the 23rd December, 1870, at 2 P.M.,- ADAt his Sales Rooma, Queen'i Bondi A ver ety of ARTIOLES sailable for Christ. mas Presente, te
Comprising TEA SETS, SALVERS, Bronze and other ORNAMENTS CLOCKS, Musical DOXES, ALBUM&Fancy Kerusios LAMPS, CHANDELIERS, M., B. NAN
Handson Centre CARPET, Hearth "RUGS, &c. &* w
On tier on Thurmley, 20ad-inut. TERMS OF SALE--Uns before delivery in -Kerican Dollars weighed at 7.15.
-J.M. ARMSTRONG,
"Auctionser,
* ~2207. ↑ Hongkong.30th December, 1871
ANIGHT BALE.
Des 2 THE Undersigned will soll by Public Aus
***** CABBUM NATHON, Dorndant HBSEAB auction has been
menced in thpurt, ut the salt of the we pied LET Orte against the above med CASSIN NATROO, to recover, the sup of Ten thousand Three hundred path byly DAL
TO MORROW,
the 23rd instant, 1870, af 8 г.M., Is their Bales Room, Queens Bouch Aortagent of ARTICLES anitable for Christmas Er scutar
Comprising: Japanese. VASES JARY CA BINETS &c. Fandy and Bcent BOXES, TOYS, BONBONE, GRACKERS, PIPES Marble and Bmoze CLOCKS, ALBUMS, JEWELLERY. PLATED WARE, AL, Co.
TERMS OF SALE. Cash Lefore delivery in
Tara, for money due to the Plaintir from the Maxionn Dalfors weighed at 111.7." All Lots,
mençed in aliis Court, at the wit of the alave-named: QUÀN-TO-CHPR again the alove-numeCABBUM NATHOO, recover the sum of Nine thousand One handro and Forty Fight Dollark and Seventy-five Cents, fur goede HE above Company is prepared to corp. Defendant on foot of the dishonored Draft or Tita a foals and errors of description, ut bold and delivered by the Plaint to the
risks on MUHANDISE i sverige Order in value of the Defendant in favor of the purchasers rak the full of the binmig fendent, and is for our ey sine on accounts at curmint faten, from HONGKONG to SAN Elaintiff and also for money due no ancounte
– D. L. NORONHA & Co., stated between the said parties; and it being FRANCISCO per STEAMER Amt clasa elated between the said parties; and it bring
Auctioneers alged that the shid CASSUM NATHOD do EON SAILING VESSEL, and thence per alleged that the ssid CARUM NATHON does not
2223 Hongkhez. dd December, 1970. not reside within this Tubiud or ita dependen-RATL to cities in the Eastern States between reside within thie Island or its dependenpics: a cies, a writ of Foreign Attachment bas been PORTLAND BALTIMORE on the Atlantic writ of Foreign Attachment has berg issued,
PUBLIC AUCTION. issued, retprouble on the 18th dug af January both ports included, and between MILWAUKB retinable on the 13th day of January, 1871, 1871, wherein Solomon David Season of and 6T LOUIS in the interior both inclusive wheel Balomon David Basacon, of Hongkong, Hongkong As Managing Partner at that place Also on MEICCHANDISE FP.A. NATL Manging Partner at the page of the if not previously disposed of by Frizate Con of this beautile Firm of David Soon SOS ROAD. from SAN FRANCISCO tu cities in Mercantile Firm of David Sassoon, Sons and tract), on and Company, or otherwise, and Mahomed the Eastern States as above at 518%, net. Khebay of Hongkong, as Agent and Managen
of Juezhboy Fees blog, Merchant, or otherwise, -are-Garnisheen,
AND, ORAWFORD Ci bave receive
instration to sell by Paulie Anotion
Chupany, or otherwise, and Mahomed Khetey,
THURSDAY, RUSSELL & Co.; of Hongkong, an Agent and Manager of Infraz. the 20th December, 1870, at noon..
dyabhoy Forlog, Merchant, or otherwise, are
on board Garnishces.
The Britials Barqno Kotice in hereby given thereof, and that if at jew
NAAMLAUREF”
if 146) Hongkong, 6th August. 1870
Nutice is bereby given theseif, nod that if at Any time before Inal judgmont.in this Action) TO BE BOLD by private contrdot, the why time before final judgment in this action of 808 Tons Regiilor, iron bailt, and about 8500 the emid DABBUM NAT100, or any person on sinus premincs now in the occupatina of the anid GASSUM NATEGO, Dr any person on picaly, upon 13 feet water, carrying capacity his behalf, will give the vonurity and notice, the Supreme Court, Queen's Road Central. If his half, will give the purity and notice, and with her Maste, 2 suite of Sails, Tackle, An and file the appearance or ples required by the not disposed of by the 1st February next, to the appearance or ples required by the hors, Cablu and Appartenances, Bens Undianaco of this Island, entitled "An Qedi-building will to to let either he tatapurdiannes of this Island entitled "An Or Who, Boller and condpower, na ghe now lies
nob to provide for and regulate Proses in arranged a two sets of offices and willis gazies to provide for and regulate Proer in in this husbour. Actions at Law against: Femons about From rooms, with godown accommodation on the actions at Law against Persona übsent from the Colony," the esid. Atinebaut. way be dis. Prayaoran Chambers or offers, daje drsets.
olved.
Apply to Megar RAWLING, MXDLN Colreds/O ZAN
the Colony," the said Attobeat muy be dia- Dited this 14th day of December AD, 1870. (orer Hongkong Dispensary) where Plaza foi Dated tule 1416 day of December AD, 1870.
HENRY. CALDWELL,
rearranging the Premises y be seen Plaintifs Attorney.
FALDINE, MATHEDON & Co.
HENRY & CALDWELL, 2188]
My Plaintiff's Allorney, ⠀ Zin 2123 Hongkong, 5th December, 1970,
20), Queen Road,
Queen's Road
2187)
Magic LANTERNS,
Stereoscopic 3LIDES Dressing CASES. Despatch BOXES. ALBUMS. BOOKSLIDES. Sorns CABINETS. Clove BOXES. English TOYS
American TOYS. Babies' SWINGS. Babies JUMPERS, Scent BOTTLES. Christmas CAKES. Vanilla BISCUITS, Frouch FLUMS EVRA PLUMS
Bloom MUSCATELS. Gift EQXFS of BONBONS. -DBAGEES
BIRDS of BABADISE Besewater ORACKERS, * Costume CRACKERS. Floral CRACKERS. Bonbon COSAQUES. Gut BOOKS. BIBLES. Frayer BOOKS: Salmson CUTLETS. CAVIARE,
OYSTERS in Jelly. Pickled SALMON." GALANTINIS.
Spical OX TONGUER CHEESE.
HAMS
Pine CHEESE. Yeal GUTLETS.
FRUITS in Noyan.
FRUITS in Brandy..
Pickled FEACHES. GAMES. Mechanical TOTE. WINES
LIQUEURS
*This Benson's FIGS.
&c. &c.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. 1561, Hongkong, 10th Norember, 1870). FOTICE
ESTATE OF J. B. ENDICOTT, ESQ.,
LL rowens being indebted to or havjag
Clima against the above Esta e, are re „quested to commnakato with
GEORGE HEARD
Brecutor. if 2184 Hongkong, 19th December 1870. NOTICES
THE interest of Mr Tazors.THISTADT
The
in the business of Gasmiths,&a, kittierte carried on under the style of TameraDT AND TAUFER, consed on the 12th instant. business will hundeforth be carried on by the undersigned who hereby gives notico zliat be will not hold himself reuponible for any dokte contracted by his late partner, morningpad
BAZ GEURGE TAUFER. 2-2174 Hongkong, 14th December, 1870. THE VICTORIA FIRE INSURANOR COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE Transfer Books of the Commuy will be Oliwed. Crom the 16th to 81st instanty both
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co..
Recretarion
TERMS OF SAL Hilf the purchase-money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the must be completed, at the plurchner's experer, days laulusive, balance on the transfer of tug, réssel, which within 14 days from the date of pale payment
o Mexican Dollar weighed at 7.1.7.
2005 Hongkong, 204 December 1870.
270 2115/ Hongkong, frd December, 1870.
1m 2201 Hongkong, 30th December, 1870. OARPETSI
CARPET SH CARRETS HA
den, &c.
THE nude signed axit inportion of the
THE
UNDERMENTIONED GOODS,
received by late Steamers :--- 2,500 yards lut quality TAPESTRYĊARPET, from 75 to 85 cents per yards.
*BORDERING. FOR SAME;
from 40 cents.
GO VELVET PILE SOFA CARPETS,
$ 50 to 170.**
VELVET PILE TABLE COVERS,$7.50..
Bandira,
Cardiff Caul, Ropes of different sizes, Paint; Canvia, wine, Tar, and Pitch. Portugues Cousalate General,
Gough Strent. 21st December. ESTO,
J. J. Dos REMEDIOS,
Consul General. Ka "Lech Kfram Glasgow, HE Celebrated Binpress." Vietarega," To scutiu" Cooking
51 2921]
STOVES compact, nont, and clean; and are great economisers of fuel,
They are suited for hoses ine, and engl understood by. Chinese.
LANE, ORAWFORD &On 1er 4000 Hongkong, 22nd December. 11 70. ~FONGKONG AND WHAMPWA DUCK
COMPANY, LIMITÉD.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE in borely given, that an Extra-
ordinary General MEETING of Shure- hulders will be held at the Olice of the Oom- pany, Club Chamber at P.M. 03 THURS- PAY, the Fifth day of January, 171, for the purpose of taking into consideration the ad- EstablishmouÉE.
By order of the Board, ·
TAPESTRY FILE TABLE COVERS, $7.75.ibility of closing one of the Coupguy's
PRINTED CLOTH, superior quality, $6.50.
ALL WOOL RP
$1,25 per yurd
Also, BINDING AND LOOPS,
For Cash only.
WILLIAM PRACOOK &, Succemora to T. Jones & Do..." 45 and 47, Queen's Hond;- -
Q. N. MINTU,
Ferretary. 158 2223- Bobcione, 2nd Decomber, 1970, HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MAÇÃO S'CEAMBOAT COMPANY; LIMITED.
NOTICE.
THE Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the Second to the Sixteenth day of January next, both days included.
By order of the Board of Diretors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD &C. D General Agonia. 264 2234 Hongkong, ad December, 1970. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED. NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS THE Ordinary Half-yearly LEETING of Shareholders in the Coping will be held at the Offend the Company, Violaria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 16th day of Leave the Colony, has the honor to'inforte pose of receiving the balement of Accums
if 2032 Hongkong, 2lat Nommber, 1830.
ALEXANDRE BOYER.
SELLING OFF.
BUYER
Junamy 12 o'clock
the public and gentry of Hongkong that, from with the Report of the Directors, and the elec
and after the 21st of November, be will dispose
of bis large, and valuable stock of Millinery, Drapery, &o, ut considerably reduced rates on cost price.
*Few Coloured SILKS."
Coloured VELVETS.'
French Foulards for DRESSE ).
Barago and Favoy DRESSES. Blick CRAPES.
Black French MERINOES;
Plain and Coloured FLANNEL.3. Black ALPACAS and PARAMATTAS:
· Ladies' ready-nude Black SILK, VELVET
and CLOTH JACKETS...
A Large Assortment of TRIMMINGS.
Plain and Faney, for Drcases.
A Felection of Fancy CLOTHES, for Gentle
men's SUITS.
The Latest Fashions of Ladica” CLOTH
JACKETS.
Gontlemen'a ready-made SHIRTS. Gentlemen's Faucy COLLARS.
“Ladies' and Gentlemen's White Catton
BOOKS and STOCKINGS.
tion of a Director and Auditors.
By order of the Board of Directory.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
General Ayuite.
26 2225 Hongkong. 22nd November, 1570,
CHINA TRADERS INSURAGE COMPANY TĹineito!
THE Dividend of Dollars Four bundred and Serenty-five (8475 per abare, declared at the Fifth Orutuary Meeting of shareholders. beld on the 21st instant, will be parable on or after the 3rd of this sth. Dividend Was- rants can be had at the Office of the Company.. Queen's Road, on application.
Hy order.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
General Agents, Isa 2:47 Hongkong, 22nd December, 1970.
[Advertisracat.].
TO THE EDITOR OF THE "DAILY PRES."
BAGEIR-How glad we wre, when it came
to war knowledge that Me VicTORIN
Gentlemen's Coloured SILK SCARVES and JON Wus released at uight from the Vis..
NECKTIES.
French Colourod MUSLINS.
Plain, White, Striped und Checked
LINE
Finio, White and Groy LINENS.
Fancy Coloured LINDSATS.
Voloured CRINTZ for SOFAS, &
Printed PERUALES.
BONNETS;
Lori
Gaol, nadern contrace of two monthe, which we thought would be out on the 15th MUSFebruary, 1871. In the first place, Trapers in the Almighty, and accond thanks to the Hon. Judgo BALL by his consideration of voleusing him, as we believe him quite innocent in bản sentence, as per statement, read in the Chim Mail, und your valuable Journal; not only him. Ladies Trimmed and Untrimmed HATS and bat the witnesses MANOEL LEO and J. no ROYARIO, SUDg we were informed that Mr. V. JULIEN B been neutered for two months in gaal, we could nos express our arrow which covered our hearts. sbe cont of us knowing MR. V. JULIEN over twenty years in this co- long, and every one of us consider bias the alboarding master who he always donl with us failly, fe is the only person fne we call Father) of destituto seamen its thin colony, and Protector of all seafaring men, who knocks t bis door, nud his heat is always oponed and Fébaritable to any porcup, when the poverty in
shewn,
and Embroidered
Ladies' Fancy Lace SHAWLS. Rich Black L JACKETS. Indica and Gentlemen's French Kid BOOTS. Gentlemen's high Grey FELT HATS, -Baby's Inge CAPAB Tadies' Coloured BELTS. Plain White Linen
HANKERCHIEFS. A great and variety of Flowers for HATS ABONNETS, CA por
Ladies and Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS, “Gentlemen'a STICKS. ME English Woollen BLANKETS. Small ANTIMADDASSARS, Luce Window CURTAINS.. French SPRINGS for BEDS, CANOPIES¿
Real Coral JEWELLERY: -: Imitation French JEWELLERY. Black Jet JEWELLERY, For Mourning, &c. Freuoh und English GRAMMARS French and English DICTIONARIES. Fancy Wall PAPERS and BORDERS, Fanor ENGRAVINGS, Plain and Coloured. French and EngBat PERFUMERY, fron
The best Tendon and Paris Homes, SADDLERY, obuplete with ERLULE.
REINS and SADDLE CLOTHS, TOYS for Children, &o, &or Gitas MIRRORS and STORE FIXTURES,
No. 4. &c. Quem's Boud Centrul Page 1716 November, 1870.
As we do not know, Low to show our sym pathy of joy, we buy uïdes respectfully that you, Mr. Editor, will da so kind to publish thi letter, at the same time, tung to the gen themon bo wrote the icttor tluough Jour journal, by a sigonture “One tiho reas present,” who spoke so much about the incarceration of our esteemed al rispested boarding-bou tepper.
(Signed by Seamen, and nereated to by 50 who -chaton-write.)
2926 Hougkang Alat Dacoaber, 1870,
Notices to Consignées. BARQUE ZOCH-KEN, FROM GLASGOW. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the bore vestul are requested to sond in their Bills -L 2010
1of Lading for countersignature to the under
signed, and to tuto immediate delivery of their 9 ALEXANDER BOTER will close about Gopis.
the end of Decenibir, all pereens being in debted to bim will please pay their bla before will be landed and atored at Consigners' tiak Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel the 20th of the present month.
and oxpense.
** NUTION,'
And all persons having any claims against A. BOTER please send in for payment
2162 Hongkong, 10th December, 1879,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agents,
if 2102 Hongkong, 12th December, 1870,