The Hong Kong Daily Press.
No. 4130
Arrivals,
Jan. 26, Sr. Mary, Siaan, k., 411, Bangkok November 11th, and Singapore 9th December, Gmoral-CHINESE Jan. 29, CHARLOTTE ANDREWS, Brit, bk., 35 Vanderoord, Saigon Sud January, 8,000. pinuls Ride. →→CHIN EVE, Jan. 28, DANDUR, Brit. str., 501, Hopkins, Shanghai 2nd January, and Ningpo 25th, General-GILMAN. & Co. Jan. 28, STEPHEN BRHOP, Amor. bt, 295, Foote; Whampoa 28th Jan.; General for Now York. OLYPHANT & Co. Jin, 28, CL, Fronchik, 967, Lefevre, Sydney, NSW. 11th December, 550 Lone Coal ORDER.
Jun. 28, WESTERN Cuter, Brit, mbip, 750, J. P. Hill, London 2nd September, General-TuRNER & Co.
Jan. 28, SHAFTESBURY, Rus. str., 524, Ait- kan, Hingo 15th January, and Nagasaki 32nd General-LANDSTRIN & Co. Jan. 28, H.I.C.M. g-b. Far.Loona, 5 guns,
- Wright, Cantoa 27th January, A Jan 9 Wax Coup, Brit. bk, 406, Robert.
son, Saigon 9th January, Rice
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小十月二十唐
Banks.
·CONFORATION.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKINU SUBSCRIBEDOAPITAL 5,000,000ɑf Dollars.
Court of Directora:— Chairman-R. ROWETT, Taq. Deputy Chairman-T. Pxxx, E30, R. H. Deliling, BBQ, E.. Lomann, Kıq,
JuBus Menko, Esq-. George F. Herd, Eng. Afsorge J. Holland, Keq.
6.D. SELFOOD, E14. .a Joont, Bag,
"
Managore: Hongkong James Graig, Esq.,
Acting Chist Manager. Shanghai David McLean, Esq. Landon Bankere-London and County Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED,
On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of per cent, per annum on the daily bulanne.
On Fixed Depositas
For 3 months 2 per cent. per annum,
6
..
年午庚治局
Intimations.
HONGKONG, MONDAY 30TH JANUARY," 1871.
THE CHINA FIRE ÎNSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANYS ORDINANCE, No. 1, OF 1865.
Director:
The Houble. H. B. G128, of Messra. Gibb,
Livingston & Co., (Chairman).
E, A. HITCHCOCK, Esq., of Mesars, Olyphant &
Co
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION:
JAPANESE PORCELAIN WARE
Auctions.
拜调
PUBLIC AUCTION,
RE Undersigned will sell by Publio Ano
tion, by order and at the Godowns of
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. will tell by Messrs JARDIER, MATURION, & Co, East
Public their Boom, Point, Quest's Road,
THIS DAY, ¦- the 30th instant, at 2 F.M.,-
A large and hundecue usortment of superior Nagasak JARS, VASES, STATUETTES, NESTS of BOWLS and BOXES, BALVERS, Punch BOWLS Dinner Dessert and Ten SERVICES. niso quantity of Lacquered and
A. MAC. HEATON, Esq., of Messrs. Douglas
· Lapraik & Co. · EDWD, ARTAUD, Buq of The Chartered Mer-
cantile Bank of India, London and China,other CURIOS W. H. CONDIT, Esq., of Messrs. Smith, Aroler
& Co.
The low. PRyan, of Messrs. Toruer & Co. 1 J. MURRAY FOREN, Esq., of Messrs. Hosseli
128mm the n LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Gradite granted on approved Seonrities, and Carry description of Banking and Exchange
iness transacted..
Jan. 20, AMIT, French. b,, 276, Ferroody, Okefoo 10th January, 6,800 picula Peas.
CHINESE.
Jan. 29, PRASE, French. str. 626, Such, Shanghai 26th January, General-Me- HAGERIES, MABITIMER."
Jan. 20, ELLORA, Brit. str., Heator, Boul- bay 5th January, Gulle 12th, Peuang 15th, and Singapore, 20th, General. P. & 0::Co.
Drafte granted on London, and the chief commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerion, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG, Acting Chief Manayer, con of the Corporation,
No.1, Queen's Boad Eset. f 10621 Hongkong. In January, 1871.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
Νο
NOTICE is hereby given, that the REGIS. Jao. 29, H.LC.M. gb. CHAN SING, 288, TER of SHARES of the CORPORA
TION will be CLOSED from the 2nd to the 15th day of February next both days included), during which paried no transfer of Shares can be registered.
3 guns, Farrow, Foocbow 24th January, Amoy 26th, and Namao 28th. Jan. 29, FORMOSA, Brit: str. 458, Burnie, Canton 29th January, Ballast.-19, LA- PHAIK & Co.
Jou. 29, GODAVERT, French str., 909, Lo- cointre, Yokohama 22nd January, Gudo-
MyGERIKS MARITIMES
Departures.
Jan. 28, NourOLE, for Takao.
Jan. 28, EVETYN Woon,for San Francisco. Jan. 29, Douglas, str., for East Coast..
Clearances.
At Tin Harroux Mährenia Dewan
PF
"25TH JANUART.
Douglas, str., for East Coast.
Batavia, for Manila.
Canton, for Bangkok.
Highlander, for Saigon,
Shirley, for Saigou.
Boy Bandizen, for Saigon.
Passengers.
Par Phase, str., from Shanghai.—
Mesure. Edwin Smith, Otto Walker, Are sonias and "wife, and Chiness amal, Butter, Lapper,
Mr. and Mme Jeant, ods child, and Chineas amali, Mr. Rongelds, Mr. Fritz Lallaudre, 63 Chinese adults and one child.
Per Govory, str. from Yokohama, Mesars, Favra Brandt, Beguda, Morcisa, Va- lette and 8 Chinowe, ·
...
By order of the Board of Directors,
JAMES GREIG,
Acting Chief Manager, 194 177 Hongkong, 27th January, 1871.
NOTICE.
HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
·HEAD OFFICE.
TR. VICTOR KRESSEE having retired Mto the Ohiof Management of the Corporation, the undersigned bau this day an leumnd ebarge.
By order of the Court of Director,
JAMES GREIG,
Acting Chief Manager. 1m 3 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1871.
[HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. THE Dividend at the rate of 16% per annum, 1 or $6 per share, declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly Meeting of shareholders, held yea- terday, will be payable at the Hongkong and Shanghai Backing Corporation on and after Mr.Thursday next, the 19th instant. Shareholders
ara requested to apply at the office of the Com pany for Warrante.
By: order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co
General Agents. 111 Hongkong, 17th January, 1871- YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION. OF SHANGHAL.
From
Per Shaficsbury, str., from Hingo, &c. From Nagasaki-Mr. C. Summitz. Hiogo, Mr. McPherson and 8 Chinese deck.
Par liura, str. from Bombay, &
For Hongkong: From Southampton. Mrs. Pedder, Mesure. R. Robertson. and C. D. Kerr.
Fur Shanghai.
From Southampton-Mess. Dugleieb, filan, and E. M. Smith, Dr. Driverbode.
For Yokohama.
\ ̈ ̃DIVIDEND of 15% (Fifteen per cent.) ban A hoon declared on the net propia contri bated to the abuse. Association for the year
Gil-ending 30th September, 1570.
From Sonthampton-Mra. Diek- and infant, Mr. Marcus.
Reports
The French ateitship Phase reports 'very fine clear weather. The iron-clipper Black Adder left Shanghai, hither, on the previona day.
The French steamship Gedauery reports passing the P. O. steamer for Tokohina
when two hours outside.
The British steamship Yeso reports, mode-
·rate › meneoun and fine wentbor to Gwatów from thence fresh N.W. winda to arrival. Of White Dogs on the 25th passed the str. Narna, bound to Foodbow. The str.. Kwanglung left Amoy on 28th, als bound to Fooahow. A Danish barque was last on Cremy spit.
The British steamship Danube reports strong winds from N. and NE with rain and thick misty weather until the 28th, then moderate with bright and clear.
The Russian stedmehip Shaftesbury reports strong. N.W. gales and thick weather for the most part.
POLICE HOLDERS will please send in
·& Ou
HEAD OFFICE AT HONGKONG,
Becretary
N. J. Evi, Esq. it
منت.
・Bestiloin's-
Tar CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF:
INDIA, LONDON, AND URINA
Ageizta-
Swatow, Mesar.BEADLET & Co. Amoy;
Foochow
Ningpo,
Shanghai, Kinkis
Hunkow, Cheloo, Nagasaki, Yokohama,
Kobé,
Saigon,
Singapore,
ELLES & Co. OLYPHANT & Uo. DAVIDSON & Co.
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co B. FRANCIS & Co. GJEB, LIVINGSION & CO. FERGUSON & Co. ALT & CO.
SMITH, ARCKER & CO. BROWNE &:Co
HAUBCHILD & SIAKASM. GILFILLAN, Wood & Oo. AA. ANTHONY & DO. Tintain, JOHN HANNA, E,
Penang,.
There will also do Fold-
A few handeonio STATUETTES, CLOOKS., and other Mantel-pices ORNAMENTS. 359 Hongkong, 25th January, 1971.
· PUBLIO AUCTION.
THE Undersigned bas received instructions from A. H. PRICE. Eg HM Naval Storekeeper, to seti by Public Austion, at the Narul Yard, on'*
WEDNESDAY,
the lat day of February, 1871, at 11 AM
EM. Gun-boutTM BOUNCER" 10 Hores Power, with her completo Standing and Roosing Rigging, one suit of Sails, one Anolier and Cable."
.1740,
H.M. Gon-boat WATURFOL," 40. Horse Power. And,
140-K.P. Engine. 140.H.P. do.
THE
enou -H.F. Engines. TERMS OF SALE. Cnsh before delivery in Mexican Dollare weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, 4950 Hongkong, 28th December, 1870, 20 PUBLIC AUCTION.
Undersigned had received instructions VE Company having been established, with to woll by Public Auction, at the residence ita Road Office at Hongkong and Agencies of the late F. I. HAZELAND, Esq. The Albany, at the several places mentioned above, secspte on
WEDNESDAY, Tinku and isnes Policies of Insuruara at the rates of Premium current at the respective Porta.
N. J. EDE,
Secretary,
www
48, Queen's Road: Hongkong, 26th August, 1870.
THE
ti 612
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
CAPITAL. $1,500,000, IN 3,000 SHARES OF $500 BACH. PAID UP CAPITAL, $300,000.
Board of Directors,-
S. D. SASSOON, Esq (Mosers, David BassCOD,
Sons &.00)
.".
J. F. BULEY, Hsg. (Mosaze. Edulico Framjee,
Bons & Op.). BERMANN MELCHEER, Esq., (MOBE. Melobers
& Co.
Austria)
GGTAV OVERBECK, Esq., (Consul General for AUGUSTINE HEAED, Esq., (Messrs. Augustine
Beard & Co.)
Bankers.— THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
امجد
Auditors
F. W. MITCHELL, Esq. MATURY W. BOYD, Esq. (Ohartered Bank of India, Australia, and Obina.)
Head Office
Secretaries,-
· MESSES. AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. THE Company having been Registered under
TO-MORROW.
the Stat Jasury, 1971, as noon,-
For account of the concerned,)
3 Bates COTTON TARN;
lore or less Damaged by Sea Water).
Also,
十三月正英
Intimations.
TO LET,
●港香
THE Commodious GODOWNS Business
PREMISES and RESIDENCE, former
ly occupied by More, MELHES & Co.,
Intimations;
STEAM TO SHANGHAL
P. & 0. 9. N. Co.'s steamship
"MADRAST
Fitted at the junction of Graham and Wel-will leave for the above place at 5 r.M. THIS
Jington Street.
Gas and Wator laid on. Possession, may be taken in Mageh' next. Apply to
T. G. LINSTEAD. 182 Hongkong, 80th January, 1871. TO LET.
THREE Grst-class two story GODOWNS Sundry Woollon and Cotton GOODS.
situate on Inland lot No. 73, opposite TERMS OF SALE.Cash before delivery in Fletcher & old premises, at present in ec. Merican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
THOMAS, WALLACE,
Auctioneer 185 Hongkong, 306 January, 1871.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned tins reocired instructions
to sell by Public Auction, TO-MORROW,
the lat day of January, 1871, at noon,
on board.
The British Turer-masted Loroha
"STAG,"
dupation of the Military
Ponnousion can be had early in February,
"Apply to
if 183
',
TURNER & 0. Hongkong, 30th January, 187 | ----- ··
NOTICE.
THE CHIYA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE Secretaryship of the above-named Com pany will abortly become Vacant, and ap at 3,000 piculs" capasity, built of teak, sa sheplications for the appointment will be received at the Company's Head Offos until the first now lies in this harbor, of Wanchi, with all day of Marol next. her appurtenances.
By order,
For further particulars or inventory, apply to tho undergoedi
·
TEEMS OF SALE-Cash on the fall of the hammer in Mexican Dollira weighed ut 737. Thn, roseal to be at purchaser's risk upon thei fall of the bammer Expenses of transfer to be paid by the purebaser,
J. M. ARMSTRONG,"
Auctione 145 Hongkong. 23rd January, 1870.
· PUBLIÚ AUCTION,
THE Undersigned has received instrolions I from the Superintendent of the P. & D. 8. N. Oo,, to offer for Sale by Publis Auction, at 3 p.. on the lot March, (unlom previously disposed of by private con- tract). The Company's Iran Screw-Steamer,
*NORNA." Register Tonnage of Ship
Engine Room,
Total Tonnage.369 Draught of water when loaded, 15 feet. Description of Eagines-Dircot, with Gear. Horne Power, 230 nominal.
ing.
613
$55
The Boilers were recently fitted with a-som-
of new tubes and Tube Plates.
the lat day of February, 1871, at noon, The whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNI- TURE, comprising Walnut Drawing-room SUITES, Dinging and Bedroom SUITES, Marble-top Centre TABLE, TEAPOTS..Pier GLASSES, Ober GLASS, Marble TIME. PIECES. GASALIERS and BRACKETS, CARPETS, GLASSWARE, Plated WARE, ENGRAVINGS, BOOKS, 30.
A PONY, SADDLE and BRIDLE
And A PIANO ITEM# OF SALE-Cush before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer. 16 Hongkong, 26th January, 1871.
PUBLIO AUCTION, ELEGANT AND SUBSTANTIAL ENG.
LISH-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNI. P.&O.SN. Co. TURE. GLASSWARE, PLATED- WARE, 40, BILLIARD TABLE PIANO, &c. &c.
HE Undersigned bus receirod instructions from A.H. PRICE, EPA, to sell by Public Auction, at his residence, Robinson Road, on
THURSDAY.
the 9th day of February, 1871, at no01.
precis ly
A complete Inventory can be sess, and parti cu'ars obtained, on application to the Aus tioneer,
TERMS OF SALD-Half cash on fall of the hammer, the balunos on complation of transfer. Transfer expenses to be borne by the parebssor,
OHLAS. H. MORGAN,
Auctioneer.
Hongkong, 7th January, 1871, 72,
N. JEDE.
Scerolary. 39d 138 Hongkong, 20th January, 1871. "OHINA TRADERS', INSURANCE
COMPANY, (LIMITED). T NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS." HAREHOLDERS in the above Company ars' requested to furnish the undersigned with a lias of Premis contributed by them Aucing the year ended 31st October last, for the distribution of the 25 per cent. Profit resorted for the contributors to the Company.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &U
General Agenti.. 2,89 Hongkong. 13th January, 1971.
NOTICE. THE CHINA FIRE INSURANGE COMPANY, LIMITED.
() prepare to riks on Firel, and after the 15th instant, the Coorpony class Chinese Houses at the rate of Two per cont. per annum, fnstead of Torce per cent, as
N. J. EDE,
heretofore.
Secretary,
3m 1908 Hongkong, 14th November, 1870. NOTICE.
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
REDECTION IN THE RATE OF PREMIUM ON CHINESE BINE.
N and after the 25th intact, the Minimum 1970 and a quinst Fire, on First Cluse Chincao Promises in this Colony, will be HE Undersigned will not be responsible for Two per cent. per annum, instead of three por
cent. a herotafora." woy debta contracted by the ofloors or crew of the S. 3. Una.
O.E. SKITER
Mailer,
144, 157 Hongkong, 24th January, 1871, B GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION."
Nand after this date, Small-Pox Patients will be received at the Civil Hospital only, for immediate removal to Stone Cutters
By Command, -J, GARDINER AUSTIN;
lonial Secretary, dolonial Secretary's of
Hongkong, 26th Jan 1671. [t, 170
THE GRAND IMPERG CIRCUS
The whole of hair elegant and substantial HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE which with few exceptions is of the best English-make, comprising Drawing Room, Dining Room and Teland, Bed Room SUITES, Italian Walnut Loo TABLES, DO. COUCHES and CHAIRS in green rep. ubogany Dining and Library CHAIRS and COUCH in Morocco Leatber, Mahogany Dressing TABLES with large Swing Glasses, Do. Marble top WASH- STANDS and SERVICES, Mabogany Double Pier GLASSES, CARPETS, ENGRAVINGS, Dinter, Dessert and Breakfast SETS, GLASSE Director of the above CIRCUS has the WARD, PLAMED WARE, &o, &
A Walnut Cottage PIANO, by Middleton & honor to inform the Pablic of Hongkong. Ca of London.
that, having obtained permission to erect Tent: on the Cricket Ground, a Series of Performances will be given hereafter for the Amusement of Publio of this place.
particulare of their contributions to that date, the Companies Ordinance, 1865, and ila Winged WARDROBES with glass plate doors,
bo the Undersigned.
RUSSELL & Co..
Agente,
Im 193 Hongkong, 12th January, 1971. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
BEDUCTION IN RATES ON CHINESE RISKS.
and for the Insuristice, gainst Fire of after the 15th instant, the minimum; Chinczo Premiace in this Colony will be reduced:
to Two per cent, per annum.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., General Managers,
·Hongkong Fire Insurance Co., Limited. tf 1997. Hongkong. 14th November, 1870. 710 BE SOLD by privase contract, the
siness premises now in the occupation of
Shares allotted, will be prepared to accept Risks against
Also,
A full sized BILLIARD TABLE, by Sher wood, of Calcutta, with Balls, Cuer, ke., com. plete.
CONSTANTINOPLE
d therein, at the current rates, on and ulter March lat, 1870.
Twenty per artum of the profts of the Com. pany will be distributed annually as a Bonus among Contributing Shareholders, propor tidnatoly to the amount of promla paid by them.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
Catalogues will be issued, and the whole will
M. SOULLIEE has the boner to announce be on view on and after Monday, the 6th that bo is prepared to give lessons in Horas. Becretarica February.
manship to persona of either eer, and that *509 Hongkong, 26th February, 1870. +
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in he will, during his stay of one month in. Hong HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
7.1.7. All Lots, kong, rondar the most indomitable horses per- with all faults and errors of description, nt fectly tractable. He underlaksa to teach am purchasers' rink on the fall of the hammer. «
tears after his new method, and also to train their horses. Terme for the above made by J. M. ARMSTRONG, .. BRANDS Auctioneer,
special agreement in each case.
COMPANY, LIMITED. A
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS."
Navcordance with Paragraph No. 110 of
the Bupreme Court, Queen's Road Central. If pany, the Half Yearly Interest at the rate of
not disposed of by the 1st February next, the 12 par anum on the pad up Capital is now building will be to let either as it stands or due. arranged, as two sets of offices and dwelling Warrants, payable at the Hoogkong and rooms, with godown, accommodation on the Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong Praya, or an Chambere or offices, flats or sete. can be obtained at the Obines of the Company
by Shareholders not already in receipt of Bao-
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.;
General Managers. 1m 4 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1871. INDO CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED
Apply to Messrs. BAWLING, MEDTEN & Co., (over Hongkong Dispensary) where Plans for rearranging the Promises may be seen.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
2m 2123 Hongkong. 5th December, 1870.- -
· POË SALĘ, Hug and fast Sailing Cutter "Yacht
Apply at the FEAYA HOTEL.
bf 130 Hongkong, 20th January, 1871. 1.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
"Japan Mail" and "Japan Weekly MailHAREHOLDERS are hereby notified that
The Siam bork St. Mary reports came up by the Eastern Passage, found the N.B. trade in, Tat. & N. on the 21st of January when about T5, 201
100 miles East of the North Basbee experienced: a very beavy sea-quake, the shook; lasting nearly ons.minnte; this occurred at 10a.m., the weather being calm, sultry and overcast, with light ocensional airs from the Westward; on. 2nd instant line weather; on the 23rd, a heavy gale from N.E., baya-to for 24 hour; on the 24th, squared away for Botel Tobago, which was passed at 4 p.., thence strong N.E. winds, The French bark C. 7. reports left Sydney, NSW. on the 11th December: passed East of New Caledonia; passed the Equator in long. 160.58 £; carried fine trade; passad the Island of McAskill, one of the Caroline (Inlands, Con January 6th, between Onam and Hots on thạ: 3ts, and Claro Babayan on the 23rd, strong
variable winds, heavy sea, and thick weathor across the China Sea.
in accordance with the 36th none of the
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. having been Articles of Association of the Company, the appofated agents for the two abore second call of Twelve dollars and fifty conts amed newspapers, are prepared to rosive Ad-per, share is payablo da the 31st December Qurrent, at the Hongkong and Shanghai vertisements and Subscriptions for the same.
Terms of Subscription, payable in advance Banking Corporation Japan Mail, $15 per sanom; Japan Wankly.
a $ per annum.
sf 129 Hongkong, 19th January, 1871. LONDON AND PROVINCIAL - MARINE
INSURANCE COMPANY, SE
4.
agents in Hongkong for thenboro Com- THE Undersigned having been appointed pady, are prepared to grant Marine, risks at current rates,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. #471 Hongkong. th Marob; 1868.
NOW OPEN.
Internet at the rate of Twelve por cent, går: noquin will be charged on all calls paid after that day.
The Transfer Books of the Company, will be died from the Fifteenth day of December to the First day of January, 1871, bath days inolantv.
By onter,
Mexican Dollars woighed
66 Pongkong, 10th January, 1871.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
BE Undersigned his reserved instructions
from the Administrator, of the
THURSDAY,
of
167 Hongkong, 26th January, 1871...:
-NOTICE: STRANA KA
THE Undersigned, Ower of the British Bahooner Gaviota, will not be responsiblo for say debts: goutracted by her commander,
the Jato Jon TOWNSEND, Esq., to sell by Capt JOHN GEORGE SAINREBLICH, ON and
after her arrival in Hongkong. Public Auction, DO Q
H: MAGNIAC,
By his Attorney
J. WHITFALL. tr 121 East Point, 1966 January, 1871,
the 9th February, 1871, at 8 r.
Those two anlatantially built HOUSES, Nos. 18 and 13, Shelley Street, built on Section B of Inland Lat 124, at present let at a rental of $40 per month: each, Gas and Water laid on The House No 12 has also swoll, of good
water. Each Tonso has fear Rosie, Bath
Boom and Out. Offices. Both Hottses aro in good condition, baring recently bad new floors in the lower roomėj de
· Crown Rent $18.5, por kraam/
TERMS OF SALT - Half Cath on fall of the
Purchaser...
hammer, the balance on completion of Trans for Transfer Expenses to be borne by the
OHAS. EL MORGAN,
Auotioneer. 148 --Hongkong, 23rd January, 1871.
FUBLIC AUCTION.
HE Undersigned has received instructions from Mesara Gras. IrvINGSTON & Ob, to offer by Public Auction, at their alliés, Aberdeen Street, on
FRIDAY, 'the 10th February, at 3 o'clock F.M., Sooralary, (if not previously disposed of by private Con:
track), The Steamahip
LIGHTNING,"
A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,
1 2135 Hongkong, 7th December, 1870..· ́ HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK"},
COMPANY, LIMITED.
BIENTAL ROTELL further notice, the Company of
3. B. HOLLAND, Bola Proprietor.
BOWLING ALLEYS BILLIARD. ROOM
The British ship Western Chief reports left London Sept. 2nd, and passed, the ficard on the 18b, after is series of fresh: W. gales, which continued until clear of Bay of Bissay'; mada Madeira: Suntember 28th; «crassod the Equator↑ October 16th, having had! but little N.E. trade; in South Atlantic, enjoyed una trade Oct. 24th, finding fore- top-mant head to be sprung, replaced with another stick, progress dolaved meanwhile; crossed the Hope meridian Nov. 18th; made up: the Enating ticfore moderate gate; on Decem ber 21st, in Int. 16 6 and long. 15 E., aneoun.. tered a heavy gals which commenced at E.SE, PUBLIC and lasting until the 24th, strengthened into ai Lurricane rearing rount and ending gt W.N. | 1011 W. daring which time ship was hors to under mized utayasil, labouring tauch, and shipping: Inrgo quantities of water, the era being high, turbulent and touch confused; December 28th, sighted Baron Island: Jun 10th; left Gileto, carried the trade light until passing between the Islands of Pelew and-Angônz, thọn strong: munaood, baring high son on the 29rd and
RIFLE GALLERY:
MUBIO ROOM," AND PRIVATE DINING ROOMS, NEW BEDROOMS AND LIBRART.
Doa,
OSMOPOLITAN FAMILY HOTEL,
Corner of Main and Shelley Streets, HONGKONG.
(LATE OLUB LUSITANO.
· RESTAURANT, PRIVATE DINING ROOMS,
AND
24th, daring which time shipped much unter BILLIARD ROOMS
panked Basic Channel on 25th, and anchored:
in Hongkong at 3pm on the 29th fand to
Every riety of Choice WINES and
land, 186-days-out; Deo, 31st, in Ombay, spoke SPIRITS will be kept substantly on band, and
the Spanish dtiip Cervantes, from Calcotin lor supplied at very moderate rates.
Manila, and British barqao James Palen, Lon
don to Japan. 107/dhye at: Jan. 16th, lat. 2
EDMUND B. HOLMES.
N.B.-CHAIize from any part of the City
N. and long, 185, British barque Elisabeth, to the Ousmopolitan Hotel; TEN CENTS
bither, Jan. 19th, British abip Bloga, Car
diff to Manila, 147 days out; in, fat. 8. 2, and Long: 183 E.
Auction Sale To-day.
LANE, CRAWFORD. & Co. Japanese Porcelain Ware, &c.
if 81 Hongkong, 6th January, 1871,
HOUSE AND
PLUMBER
E. R. HANDLEY,
SHIP JOPPER SMITH. BEAST FOUNDER AND GAS FITTEE. (LATE PATERSON & HANDLEY),
70 F. Pruya Wert, Next to the P. & G. Goal StoreN, *** 20811 HONGKONG;
(Sept. 15
prepared to tow Vesuals to and from Whampoa, and remetal them in tboir Stones Dooks (with Caisoun gats), ** ....... (40) FORTY DENTS PER SHEET. **
By Order,MENTA
G. N. MINTO,
Secretary Wf/6631 Hongkong. 7th April, 1870,
JONGKONG, STEAM BAKERY. Office Opposite the Oriental Bank, EESSEE. 1. NOWROJEE & Co., stablish.
sa abe now lies at anchor at Whampoa, with Enila, standing and running Rigging," Anahors; Uhains, Bouts, Pumps, Warps, Sc., all com- plete and in good order.
Hegiator Tonnage, 675"
TUDA,
Carrying Capoor, 40 Tons, general vargo? Goal Bunkers, 200 Tonazz
Two Engiuss Direct Acting of 160 H.-P.; and, Two Boilera, built by Macaub & Co. Consumption of Coal 18 to 20 Tons for 24 Hours, at a speed of 10 Kuota
Over all, 205 foot.
25.9.
BEST
FOR SALE. Just Landed, en " Esmeralda." WESTPHALIAN HANS
AKIAFRICKEL & Co. 1m 60 Hongkong. 11th January, 1871.
NOTICE $2
ESTATE OF J. B. ENDICOTT, EXC Deceased
A indebted to, having
Claims against the above Estate, are, re- quested to communicate with
GEORGE F. HEARD,
Vierator 2180 Hongkong, 18th December, 1870, "NOTICE, "C
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co., Berclaires, Victoria Fire Insurance Co. bankomatof Hongkong, Limited. te 2005 Jongkong, 14th November, 1870.
A. MILLAR & ·0.0..... HOUSE SHIP. AND STEAMBOAT PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS
FOR SALE.
Iron
*
Sheet Copper, Copper Pipe, and Copper Wire.
Bras, Brass
Brass "Lead,
Lend
Lead Irm Zion, Zinio. 11 Brazing and Soft Solders and Borax. Stofing Box and plain ploged Flange Cocks. Glaby Valves Steam Gauge, Air and Pet Tallow and Water Syringes.
Cocka Ships Common & Double Vrive Water Closets, Water Closet and Washband Basins, in Barthenware and Exampled Iros, assorted sizes and patterns.
FOR HOUSE BUILDING PURPOSES. Zino Rainwater Downspouting and Eaves Gattering, all sizes and patterns, always on hand. Iron Pipes and Fittings, all sizes for gas ser
vices and water supplies; Lift and Force Pumps, for water applies from
wells.
Water Closets; Urinals and Wachhand Basing, fixed on the most improved principles. Jennings' Urinals, with their patent self-acting
Trendte arrangement.
ple, with Furniturè, complete.
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent,
P. & O. S. N. Ca'z Office.
Hongkong, 30th January, 1871.
FOR SHANGRAI,
THE Steamship
[149
FORMOSA," Capt. Burnie, will leave for the above port TO- MORROW, the Slat January, at F..
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPNAIK & Co.
188 Hongkong, Soit January, 1871. FOR SWATOW, AMUY, AND FOOCHOW.
5 Stermasip
..
"YESSO,"
Captain Ashton, will have immediate dispatch for the above Parts.
For Freight or Fasange, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. At 179 Hongkong, 20th January, 1871. HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION."
...
NOTIUE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NOTICE in hereby given, that the Ordinary
Half-yearly MEETING of the SHARE HOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be held at the CITY HALI Hougkeng on WIDNES. DAY, the 15th day of February'proximo, at three o'clock r... for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors, togather with a statement of Account to 31st December, 1870.
By order of the Board of Director
JAMES GREIG,
Acting Chief Manager. -174, 170TM Hongkong, 28th January, 1871.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS."
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO.,
LIMITED...
THE First Ordinary MEETING of Share- holders in the Coatpany will be held at torin. Hongkong, at o'clock in the afternoon the Company's. Ofte, 48, Queen's Road, Vies of WEDNESDAY, the 2nd February noxt, for the purpose of reveiving a Statement of Accounts with the Report of the Directors, and for the election of Directors and Auditom.
The Transfer ROOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 9th to the 22nd February, both daya inclusive,
By order,
N. J. EDE,
Secretary.
241 180 Hongkong, 27th January, 1871.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE CO., LIMITED.
AN Extraordinary MEETING of Share- holders in the Company will be held at the Company's Office, 18, Queen's Road. Vic- torin, Hongkong, at half-past three for four clook to be afternoon of WEDNESDAY the 22nd February Next, for the purpose of authorising certain proposed alteration's in the Articles of Association of the Company is re- apect of the Signaturea of
The attention of Shareholders is called to the provisions of Clause 80 of the Articles of Asociation, with reference to Votes by prozy
By order, ...
N. J. EDE,
Secretary. 243 181 Hongkong, 27th January, 1871.
FOOCHOW ABSENAL,
ERSONS wiebing to tender for the general
PER
supply of stores of all kinds for the ár. senal during a period of 6 razlès, can obtain, at the office of this paper, copies of the lists of articles requiru; such lists being in French, in English, and in Chinese; euch liet bearing directions which are special to it, and a blank column left for prices to be specified.
When it is filled ap the list should be ad. dressed to the offiue of Feochow Arsenal as noon as possible. The Persons whooo Tender will be accepted, will have to come or to send bis agent to the Aromial, in order that a con- tract may be mado in due form. This person, for his agent, will also have to be present when the invoices aro examined en arrival at Food. chow,
Prices to be stated in Mexican dollars (Foo" chew currency), and to anfur to goods deliver. ablo at Foochow
Houge Bella fired on the direct acting prinsi ESTIMATES GIVEN AND WORK EXE. A sin. Apply to
CUTED WITH JARE & EXPEDITION. No. 1. Queen's Read East and Nullah Lane, Opposite M. Naval Duck Yard,
tf 1887 Hongkong, 16th September, 1870. FOO CHOWD.OCE
RIVER MIN.
No duties will have to be paid on Auch goods being Government stores, [15; 184 Jan. 30 WANTED: SPRING MATTRESS, 6 It..8 in. by 4 ft.
J-C. DE SENNA.
Seamen's Hospital! P.S.This Maddress required for Dr. Stewart who is very seriously ill.
74 187 Hongkong, 30th January, 1871.,
Notices to Consignees.
WESTERN CHIEF, FROM LONDON.
ONSIGNEES of Ourgo by the ahora renal are hereby requested to send their Bill of Lading to the undersigned for Countersigns. ture, and to take immediato delivery of their Gooda.
Cargo Impeding the discharge of the vessel. will be lauded and stored nt Consignece risk and expense
TUENER & Co.
·78 188 Hongkong; S0th January, 1871.
ONSIGNEES-per-O: S: S: Oo.'s atoamar Priam, are heroby notified that the cargo
E above granite floored: DOOK, of the following Dimensione, riz: Length, 300 feet, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is capable of receiving Vessels drawing 13 to 10 feet, as the state of the Tides will allow. The Dook runs dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steam The above pramives comprise a large Machine. Shop, containing o
WITHWORTH's 12-150н SoaиW CUTTING- GAP LATHE, DRILLING AND SCREWING MACHINES,
Large tiodowns are on the premises for STOWAGE OF CARGO, ka, ks. A large Stock of Woods, Metal, do, do, always on hand,
The Dock Steam Tag Woong is available at signed, where it will Re at their risk. The
is being landed at the Godowns of the under-
all times to tow vessels to ar from Bos, at, curs cargo will be ready for delivery on and after
ESTATE OF T, G, DONALDSON, Decedent rates, on application
Afil persons indebted to, or baring cisima against the sbore Estate, are requested. to communicate with
RICH, F. HAWKE,
One of the Exccators. ti 9245 Hongkong, 24th 'December, 1870.77!
GEORGE GLASBE (FIVE YEARS MANAGER TO KINSFORD & Co... PICCADILLY
LONDON, AND 28, PLACERA LA VENDOME, PARIS), TANGLISH AND FOREIGN CHEMIST
* VICTORIA DISPENSARY. HONGKONG AND. YOKOHAMALI ...SHIPS' MEDICINECHESTS: SUPPLIED AND REFITTED. 5.2086. Hongkong, Sru September: 1857,
FOR SALE OR TO BE LET... COMMODIOUA DOUBLE HOUSE in
·
بیگار
JOHN C. SKEY,
Buperintendent
Img vestala can ve obtained from
The list of Obarges for lighting or romeliai:
Meurs DE SILTE & Co., Hongkong. Messrs LAKE, CRAWFORD & Co. Shanghai. 876
"FORT OF AMOY.* ?
May3
the 23th inet. Goods remaining in Store after the 4th February, will be subject to Rent-
Bills of Lading will be countersigned, by BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents,
Queen's Boad,
7d: 178 Hongkong. 28th January, 1871. BRITISH SHIP NEVILLE, FROM LONDON. ONSIGNEES of Congo by the above-named HIPOWNERS, AGENTS, and COM- vessel ars requested to send in their Billi → MANDERS are informed that the Dock of Lading to the undersigned for countersig COMPANT'S" ESTÁJLZAHMRKTĄ de the above nature, and take immediate delivery of their Port abord every facility, at moderate obargas, Goods.
واه
for
Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel REPAIRING AND SPARRING VESSELS: will befanded at Consignens" risk and expense.
WAHER, SMITH & Co. CLEANING AND PAINTING IRON
East Point,
·SHIPS AND STEAMERS. ·
Hongkong. 28th January, 1871. [148 174 6. 9. UNA, FROM LONDON, BANGKOK, THEIR LARGE GRANITE, JOCK,"
AND SAIGON. / Has 26 feet length on the blooks, and atONSIGNEES are ropested to send their
Countersignature, and to take immediate deli-
vory of their Goods.
Depth, 19.3, For further partículars, &o., upply to MessrQueen's Road East, containing, 8 com-verage spring lades can receira Vassala of 16 to Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for ed in the year 1868, beg to inform their GIS LIVINGSTON & Co.
17 feet draught. It has a Customers and the public generally, that they Hammer, the balance on completion of Trans tatched GODOWE adjoining of about 700 Eons
TEAMS OF SAL-Half cash on fall of the fortable Rooms, and Offices. &e with de CATHON GATE, AND POWERFUL CENTRIFUGAL
ETEAM-PUMP, have just act up a Steam Bakery in their pro for Translee Expenses to be borne by the capacity. Runt of the hole $100 per mensem, And an Engineers work-shop'itted with Lathes nisca, which tras enabled tliom to reduce thair:
for the Houses and Godowns can be 1st so and Tools, driven by steam. Iron and Bross ratcu, without interfering with the well known Parehuscr superior qualities of their Artictra.
parately on moderate terms, Possession on Foundries, Boiler makers' shop, a largo Sunithy, lut, Marok proximo Apply to week
Thoy are now enabled to offer their Broad! und Biscaita of tho beat quality at following rediond rates —
Square, Twist, Cottage, and
va
French loaves.... $0.07 per-Iby--- Bolla sed Cruöker. Bizoulia,
6lbs, tias...
0.75 chob.
12 Butter and Sweet Biscuits... 0.20 por lb. Cabin-Biscuits
0.07 NOTICE TO SHIPMASTERS.
UHARLES H. MORGAN, Z
Audionow 90% Hongkong. 14th January, 1871,
"FILUT" BOAT.
الرب
FOR SALE AT POOCHOW.""
W. DAVIS and Carpenters and Boat-builders' chede. All
Spring Gardens,perintended by resident Europeans. 1a 139 Hongkong, 21st January, 1871.
Their two smaller GRANITE DOCKS can KOR SALE,
resolvo, at spring tides, Vonnels drawing 13 tack Spare, Timber, and other Book-yard, matorial sept in alock
LONDON.
THE MARIA JANE 18. Tona Mongure- DIVING APPARATUS BY SIEBE OF
mont, (will exrry about 100 Tons, on 7 foot draft), length over all 85 feet, Boam 10 fost delal ventanas A in., Depth 7 feat...
ADE expromaly 20 This inurb little Orait (Robuilt and Metal Mid openly friving in Homize led in February, 1870, at a post of $4,000), will:] Mitchell and Dunmail. This Engine will throw
Air for 2 Divers.nt one time if required; and
CAPTAINE are invited to inspect tho zlew in sold at Auction on
steam-machine-made Boda, Oracker, Wednesday, the 1st of February. Cabin and Ship BISCUITS, at the lowest rates, if not previously disposed of privately,
D. NOWROJEE & CL 1131 Hongkong, 2nd August, 1870, » 1155 2017
THOMPSON & Co..
Auctioneers,
Apply to
ED. NORTON. 12235 Hongkong, 24th December, 1870.
Quartors for Officer, DBY GODOWN or STORES, of Vesasis under repair.
and stored at risk of the ensignees.
Oargo impeding the disobarge will be landed
RICHARD DEACON. -144 156 Hongkong, 24th January, 1871,
UNSIGNEES of Cargo by the North Ger- man Barque Aly Rickmere, now detained Singapore, are requested to communicate with the undersigned,
OLYPHANT & Co. Agents for N. Q. Bk. “ Willy Rickmers." tf 125 Houkkoon. 20th January, 1871... --- NOTICE is hereby given to Consignees of
at
N Curry, and orice intoccated in the ship
f 2817 Amor, December, 18AS... WANTED for the Wardroom Mess of livered from said vessel.
WB. Occur, good showed (as of
man); for Terms, do, apply on board betwem 12 and 1 o'clock.
Lf 23 Hongkong. 5th January, 1971.-
Dunmail, that mulving operations have been concluded, and no further Goods will be de-
GILMAN & Co Agents for, F. Tuoso, Inte Manter
British ship Busímail.
ti 9206 Hongkong, 28th December, 1870,