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THIK DAIL
December be carefully counted the stamp, ideality of the clajjunt. Mr. Dike's specch Eating down the number. The morning at Nowsgable candlined an elaborate and soon- the 2nd December; hoagain counted them, and dalous attackinpon Royalty, Muob ernitas Jound that tamps to the total of $2.68 Edment has taken place at Gork on the rulouse öf been abstracted. Without making may com- the Fenian Kelly. munication to the defondants, ha ent to the uptain Superintendent, who sent an Inspector and several constables to the old, where necsich was made. The Inspector scurolied the por- sons of defendants and the pitics hope, the only
Chinese having nodes to the oes after oleo hours. Withees and a constablo senrähed the defondants' room. law the constable find a ey in the blue waistcoat produced. Witaoas found that the troy fitted the look of his draws ara. He asked firat defendunt about the key and the waisteÖst. First defendant eald he knew nothing about the key. The jnoket bei longed to a friend who had gone to Canton tint morning. No stumps work found. First defundent said he did not know his friend's nome, Witness produced a copy of the mamo of the stamps in the box on the afternoon of 20th instant, and the number mining on the 22nd instant. There was ruinanded until Wednesday, 27th instant.
SUSPICION OF UNLAWFUL POBSESSION. Chow-a-sbat, a blacksmith, was apprehended on board of the Tauin-noy-po pannage bent, and in his persion ware found two boze; use containing about 15 lbs. of oll copper, and the bor about 12 lbs. of oppor bolte and saila. Defendant stated he had obtained the from man in satisfaction of a debt.
Remanded to the 27th, to souble him to bring forward his cridènée,
SHANGHAI
8
The annual meeting of the Shanghai Cham ber of Commeres took place on the 10th inet. P. Porter, Eaq in the chais. Several matters of weruantile interest ware discussed. Mr. Barnes 'salled attention to the subject of the buoys, Sc., in the Harbour, which he said were în pany rases properly placed, so that large steamers bould not swing with safety. In connection with this sabja Br. Wagg suggested that the Opiam, ships, which were now a great chatinë- tion, should be removed. The suggestion received with eppinus, and it was decided to ake the matter into consideration, the Cham ber recording its opinion that it is desirable that the agente of mail steamers have the iption af mooring their vessels to swing to the tide in the upper rasch, if such is held to bo consistent with safety, and has the approval of the Harboni-meter. The enbject of Broker- age on Imports was brought forward, and after tonsiderable discussion it was decided that oo Brokerage should be paid in future except on gonda Besqully delitated, and the rato for fra insurance was fixed at è per cont, par mienta The enmmittes were authorised to make arrangements, with Rouler's agent for comercial telegram
4. Obinkinngjunk with 450 bags of rice on board was wrecked outside the Wiesz Bar, and the whole of the cargo plundered by datives. One of the junken succeeded in getting on shore, and brought information of the loss to Ehangbai, when a sufficient police forea was sent down to protest the wreck. Six People were arrested, and are now in onstody, and their three boats bava also been detlined,
Peck's auit against the Directore of Biegrim,
Drared and tarpay's Bazakhins been dismissed. Lord Belmore is generally understood to be the probable Governor of Bombay,
M-Rigott, the proprietor of the Irishman Newpaget, has been sentoaced to four montha imprisonment.
The Queen has returned to Windsor. Her health is much rostored.
PRESS, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26ra, 1871.
For Sale.
VICTORIA EIÓHANGE;
SAYLE & CO., SILK MEKOERS, TAILORS, &GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN,
Sulioit inspection of the andermentioned Goods
for thoir Autumn and Winter Bansos:
Binck and Blue BROAD CLOTHS. MELTON, BEATERA, WITNETS AND NAPS
M Thiere Lie offired the Pope an Asylum in France.
(From the Ceylon Observer.)" PEARLównox, 27th November. Tho Italian Parliament was opened goator day, he King's speech referred chiolig lo the conciliation of Church, and State, and the Black and Blue DIAGONALS, of the newest, organization of the army.
BANON LONDON, 28th November. The German Millitary Budget for 1872 and 1874, ne been fred on a ponse footing of 401,559 men
JOBDON, 30th November,
The Peninsular and Oriental Steam · Narigi. tion Company has declared a dividend of three per cent for the kalf year.
The Sublime Porta se denunded a revision of the decision of the Berne Conference by the Reims Conforence, concerning the Tariff on inesingar to India.
LOSTIN, at December.
y
The Garzian Parliament bus vofed a credit. to-maintain the present military contingent for three years.
M. Oremeux, the Communist, was excented at Masoilles today
Loxxon, Sud December.
3/4 and 0/4 Tweed COATINGS. Bilk and Wool COATINGS:
styles
Fancy VESTINGS.
A chcice selection of OLORIS, in sut lengths only. PAJAMAS and DRESSING GOWNS. Gentleman's ROSIERY,
in Cotton, Merino or Lambswool," Comprising SOCKS, UNDER VESTE, and
PANTS
Cardigan JACKETS and VHSTA.""
Cotton and Linen 99EETINGS. Damask NAPKINS auð CLOTHS, all sizes. LONG CLOTTI and ORIMEAN SHIRTS; all qualities.
The Now Twill Oxford SHIRT.
At the request of the King the Belgian The latest styles in made up TIES and Minisitors resigned yesterday.
Conte Tuens is ontreated with the forma tinn of a new Cabinet.
The Troopship Halobar has passed through the Suez Canal.
FATAL EXPLOSION IN THE FORT AT AGEÀ.
Special Telegram for the Ceylon Oberveny "The Quiet Taboratory in Agra Fort heaboon blown to pieces The Conductor in charge, one Sergeant, and a youth, word the Europeans killed 3 natives were killed, and 11 now ho in hospital in a precarious state...
COMMERCIAL INTELIGEÑUE
DECEMBER 25TH, EVENING.. The market for Bangal drug, though quist, has kept study during the laat two days, with a limited amount of business; Patna at $475. to $6824 on cael and urolit tanna; Benares at $675 to $6724, Patna en time, 12th sales, $690 to 632į original chests, and $0724 to 3675 opru chests; Malwa, 96 to 8630.
DECEMBRE 26TH, MORNING, No changast present in the market.
ON
Mr. Zimmers, formerly vice-chairman of the Chamber of Commerea ere, has been closed a member of the Shanghai Manioipal Coil. Mr. | ON Kransa hasaleo baan elcated, then two gentis-
‚Mr. F. ALGAE, Clement'allano.
GO. STREET, 80, Coralian filling the vacancies caused by the retire.
ment of Besars BlydesbürgE-and Jellicoe, Moore, TRUENTE & Co,
BATES, HENDT & CO. The N. C. Daily Notes notes a curious feat in Son Trunvieco, Mr. L. P. FISHER, 21, Mer-telegraphy; namely, that daring the recent in
shanta' Exchange.
terraption of the lins between Shanghai and New York. Measte, S. M. POTTING, & Co., Hongkong, telegram was sent to and an an
37, Park Row.
DEATHS..
****
On the 8th inetent, at Hongkong, Mrs. FRANCISCA P. Fiborow, aged 9 years, 2219
Of the 23rd December, B. JONES, of Manila, nged 27 years.
The delivery of the Daily Prisen from this offer com mecoed on Saturday morning at 10.05; and the last mecsengots Inft cho dalies at 103).
The Daily Press.
HONGLONG, DECEMBER 26TH, 1871.
wwer received from Hongkong vin London, thas doubling the whole of the old world to obt in information from a place only 800 miles away?
A fire broke out on the night of the 19th fast. in the premises of Atchon, a well known Can tones tailor residing at the corner of the Shangtung and Foochow Ronda, near the Daily
Newed offer. By dint of grish exertions the tire was got under, after only destroying the house in which it originated entrafactory result ne it was surrounded by wooden and part-
ly wooden tenements. A melancholy circum
sixtice occurred in the death of a little Chiness buy, the son of the occupant, who was abors when the fire broke out, and whom it was in. possible to get at.
YOKOHAMA,
The whole of the Yoshiwarra Bas been 'dos. troyed by a fire, which broke out on the night In view of the Holidays, the present issue off the 7th inat. Every effort was made to the Daily Freesia eonfined to the more interest put the condugration down, but, though good ing items of news,
service was rendered by the steam and other fire anginos, it was impossible to stay the flames. About thirty Japanese lost their lives. A payal review bus lakes place at Yeddu, The Mikado and the chief nobles were present, and exprasked themselves highly satisfied with the performance of the fleet.
The paporn by the French mail bring jubelli
rence that the retirement of Vice-Aduirní Kellot, naval commander-in-chief in Obion, officially notified.
This evening the Japanese Troupe, which has just arrived from the North, are to make their first appearance at the Lusitana Theatre They are well spoken of in the Northers papers and if they come up to the last Troupe that visited the Colony, will afford an acceptable Ohristmas entertainent.
The Japan Mait of the 18th states that the Atarian Frigate Fasana was to leave Shanghai for Yokohama via Nagasaki on the 7th inat., bringing the Austrian Minister in order to ratify the Austrian treaty with Japan..
SINGAPORE.
Adrives from the 'áboró portefe to the 14th Advices from Tiantain to the 8th inst, not inst. The approaching visit of the King of Siam on bis way to Unlentin, was attmeting
that the river was still open, and a large quattention. The Singapore Time says:-" His tity of water ooming down. Li was reported to be on the point of departure for Pac-ting the Grot instance of a King of Siam ever Majesty's visit to Bingapore and Baturin“ Jobis provincial capital. It will be recol lected that he sent away his fapilly more than learing his own dominions, has given him a A month back, and was to bare followed inimo desire to see more of the outside world, and in diately, but for some reason be postponed do ing so.
LONDON.
EXCHANGE
Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight, ... — Band Bilis, at 6 months might, 4/5 Cvorita, at 6 granths" sight.. 4/51 Documentary Bills,at& months'
tightestamimmaurois
Bank. Bills an demand, 4134 M&W YORK-
Privaka, 5 months' bight..
Or BoxBABank, 3 dny sight 920 ON CALCUTTA, -Bank, 3 days' sight 2201 On Shandral-
Bank, $days sight.....
Bank, 15 daye sight............ Private, 30 days' night...
BRAREA.
longkong Bank Shares, Old-08 to 04 por
cent, pretum,
Honghong Rank Sharon, New-61 to 6 par
cent. prauium;
Union Insurance Society of Canton, new sharce
$1,500 per sbara presninm.
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SCARES
Idren and Paper COLLARS.
Silk, Catton and Wool MUFFLERS. FELT HATS, in Black, Drab sed Brown, Drab Felt and Black Paris HATS, UMDRELLAS and WALKING STICKS,
$03F and PERFUMERY,
TAILORING in all its branches, under the auperintendenos of experienced CUTTERS.
Om FURNISHING DEPARTMENT con- taine the largest and bost assorted STOCK we have ever offered, comprising Tapestry, Beastcils and Volvot Pils CARPETS,
RUGS to matot the above,
Hearts RUGS and Sofs CARPETS,*- Printed FELTS, in squares or by the yard. DAMASKS and BEPS, in the leading colors. A large assortment of FRINGES and
TRIMMINGS. Embroidero, Printed and Velvet Pila TABLE COVERS,”
Coir MATS and MATTING, FLOOE CLOTHS. Mahogany aut Bras Cornice POLES. White and Colored BLANKETS Bed QUILTS,
Lace CURTAINS and ANIT-MACASSARS, Eider Down QUILTS. Carriage and Travelling RUGS. PORTMANTEAUS.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Bx "Betid Will Comasia," "Ambassador," THE
&the ke
B&00'S OCTOBER BREW, in hogs
heads and kilderkins. Burdlay & Co.'s PORTER, in hogshanda. BEST JAMAICA BUM, in da BURKE'S DUBLIN STOUT, in quarts and
pints,
BASS'S ALE, by Cameron and Saunders
in quarts and pints.
Doff Gordon's SHERRIES, diferent scala. Superior Old Vintage FORT
Hennaay's BRANDT, 1 atar and 8 stars, AYH GIN, it red ones,
Krug & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, in quarti and
pinta.
COROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OILMAN'S
STORES.
Vessels on the Berth.
Post-Ofice Notifications.
A mail will clero.
For deboume and Sydnez-Per Fairy sen, th-day, the 26th instant, at 10.30 AM. For Swalow. Amoy, and Booɑbow-Fer Kwang Tung, today, the 26th instant, at 11.50 A.M.
Por Melbourne-Per Jono Maris, to-day, the 26th inataat, at 11.30 M.
FOR DUNEDIN (N.Z.) direct. To follow the Whirltoind.). British Olipper-barque "LADY TURNER.” Capt. Vincent, baring the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have a quick donyatoh for the above pust
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
ROZARIO & h t 2014 Hongkong, 21st November, 1871. MAILS BY THE" ENGLISH PACKET"
The English Contract Packet "ELLORA," FOR LONDON, Loading at Hongkong, Whampoa, and Macao. Europe. on THURSDAY, the 28th instant. will be dispatched with the uluni Maila for
HE British Ship
ITH
"CARBICKS," Capt, Locke, will bavo immediato despatch the above Port
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRÁIK & Co.,
DEACON & Co..
4
Macao and Carton. tl 1975 Hongkong, 16th Novamber. 1871
at uçon.
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom, will be granted for until 5 r.. on the 27th instant.
STEAM FOL SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA BRINDISI, MARSEILLES, OTHER MEDITERRANEAN POETS, AND
SOUTHAMPTON
A
The Post-Office will be open until 7 p.m. on the 27th instant.
Totters, Co., may be posted during the night in the box left open for their readption.
Letters for registration will be received until 10 A.. on the 28th instant.
Letters may be posted until 10 AM. on the 28th inatunt, without late fee.
Lettera pusted after 10 a.. on the 28th inatant, will not be forwarded unless the Imate Tab of 18 cents each as well as the postage is prepaid,
The Latest time for posting Letters at this Office ja D. 13, and for Newspapers, Books, or Patterns 10 A.. on the 29th instant.
HAMS, CHEESE, BACON, in tins. Truffed PATES, FOIE GRAS, Preserved PROVISIONS of every description, Ame- rioan, English, Deich, French and Ger
ROMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA, Late letters (bat Letters only) addressed to Rian VEGETABLES, in large assortment,TRE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAN the United Kingdom vid Bradisi, or to Sin- FINEST FRENCH BUTTER, in bottles.
NAVIGAZION. (JOMPANY'S Steamship gapore, may be posted on board the Packet FRIME DANISH BUTTER, in 7 lbs. Tas, ELLORA," Captain J. C. BABOT, with from 11.30_A.. to the time of sailing, on pay.
Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and ment of a Late Fee of 49 cents each in addition Bill's and Holstein BUTTER, la kegs,
Cargo, will leave this for the nonvo places on to the postage. THURSDAY, the 28th instant, 1007. EUSSIAN CAVIAR. VANILLA BEANS. TDYSSONHAUX JAMS, JELLIES, and
FRUITS, in Juice and Brandy, MENIER'S CHOCOLATE, yellow, brown, :: and pink
AL
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. t 906 Hongtong, 25th May, 187L ·
FOR SALE, CLARET, in wood
ROAPILLION and BANDOL in wood Breakfast and Dinner CLARETS, from
50 upwards. Chateau LAFITTE. Haute BRION.
Rhonish WINES, large assortment. Sparkling HOCK and MOSELLE; Haut BARSAO núⱭ SAUTERNE. French LIQUEURS, OHARTREUSE, Co.,
kc., ABSYNTHUMBETAR Vermuth NOUILLY PRAT, Wyisad FOKINKS, double Orange CÛRA.
COA.
At GAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. 10 907 Hongkong, Süth May, 1871...
Yessels on the Berth.
FÖR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW,
THE Steamship
For Ladies' Advertisement use To-mirrow's Issue. at noon.
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, Cornor of Mankin und Beschum Road, SHANGHAL
* KWANG-TUNG” Captain Pitman, will ho despatched for the above Parts TO-DAY, the 28th fustus
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 9a 2200 Hongkong, 23rd December, 1671;
FOR LONDON 15 SUBZ CANAL. TIRE O. 8. 8. Co.'s Stomobi
China Traders' Infornace Company's Bbaras-E TOURISTS GUIDEL
$2,500 per sbare premînin. Clans and Japan Marine Insurances.205
per share premium
Chinese Insurance Company-$175 per share
priim.
Hongkong Fe Insurance Uompany's Shures
$50 per share, Pabl China Fira lusurance Company's Shares-1170
par share.
Vistona Fire Insurance Company's 'Shares--
$175 por abare. Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company's
Slaves-26 per cent, discount. Hongkong, Janics and Macao Steamboat
Con Sharea-10 por cent. premium.. Shanghai Storm Navigation Company-Tir. 195
per share premium.
China Beu, Suigon, and Straits Steamship
Company-5 per cent. disosunti China sad Stralis Stoain Navigation Com
pany-25 per cent discount.
Hongkong Gas Company's Shares-
alue.
“DIOMED,”
REDUCED PRICE si. Containing the names of all the Articles of will be dispatched on or stout-30th inst, Trute, objects of Natural History, Furniture, For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, with the Punli, and Mandarin Pronan- sation.
Agents, Chinese Language, in two Parts.
also few copies of the GRAMMAR of the
The Daily Prata Piñas,
10
FOR SALE,
BARDIN
REIMS,
HAMPAGNE VEUVE CLICQUOT-PONSARDIN,
in Lakes of a doz Quaria,
1 doz. Quatts, and, 2 đóz. Pints. BANDER & Co.,
Bola Agents for China, Japan and Manila.
tf 2651 Hongkong. 15th December, 187).
SADDLERY.
88 2160 Hongkong, 22nd December, 1871. FOR SHANGHAL.
THE British Steamer
*TEVIOT shartly exprated, will have quúk despatch as above."
for passengers,
This etesmer has splendid accommodation
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JOHN BURÐ & Co. · 2180 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871. FOR LONDON viz SUEZ CANAL THE British Steamer
THE
"ENTERPRISE,"
per AT COST PRICEA General ASSORT abortly expected, will have leapsteh an above.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-30 por
Beat. discount.
Hongkong Distillery Company-10 per cent.
Doraiupt,
Indo-Chinese Sugar Company-818 per sharð
discount.
Hongkong Pier and Godown Company.--Blu
per share discount, j...
SALES ON DECEMBER 25TH, 1871
de reported by Chinees. Chinliang Biot, 2.000 picule, at 32.54, by Ting-ben-hong to a local merchant-
Brigon H, 2,500 picùls et 92.08, by Whug- few days he will start on als vorage to Calahong-shad-bong to a local merchant. autta He is expected to reach Singapure on Abe evening of the 30th stunt, u should the Iron Duke arriva in time, no expected, there
A case of stabbing of a somewhat aerians will be two Admirala here to assist in weloom. character occurred on Friday night amening him." Kis Maisy's stay at Singapore and some Chinese, one of the boatmen belong RE Pening will, it is undertoul, be very limited. to Mr Tennosby's boat having been stabbed in
The tida has been peeliarly high, the Borso front of the Harbour Master's office. He has Company's wharf at Now Harbour was fooded been taken to the Hospital, but the man who attacked him has escaped. A Chinaman who was with the sailant hue, however, been taken, and the Police are caing their hailea Pours to secure the culprit. The cause of the attack is said to be jealousy.
LATE TELEGRAMS. REUTERS TELEGRAMS,
SUPPLIED TO THE " DÁILT PRzén.".
LONDON, 21st Dec. 1871
so that the French masil etezner, was delayed about thres hours in getting alongavle
in-fang-hour to a trade. Broma Sugar, 240 bags, at $3 per picul, by
Fermicelli, 50 buga, at $10, by: Tak-mi-hong
MENT from
BEST LONDON HOUSES. Alan, Driving and Riding WHIS
BONNETT & Co...
29, Queen's Road
Hongkong, 3m 1680 · Hongkong. October 2nd, 1871.
PORTER.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIRB, LIVINGSTON & Co. 2078 Hongkong, 4th December, 1871.
FOR MANILA,
THE Spanish Brig
"GRAVINA,"
JANDE TENNENT'S ALL and are, will have quick despatch to
DAVID CORSAR & SONS' Merchant Navy Navy Boiled Long Flax Crow
LOANVAS.
ARNHULD, KAKBERO & Co.. 1130 Hongkong, 11th May, 1967.
FOR SALE,
the above port.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. if 2182 Rongkong, 20th December, 1871.
· FOR NEW YORK,
THE 41 American Ship
PURITAN,”
Doane, Master, will (ond at Whampoa and this, and have immediate despatch as above, and has
Black Beams, 200 picule, at $2.62, by me to ONE 8LP Borizortal Steam ENGINE, rooin for a limited amount of cargo
trader, chan-hong to a local merchant.
·Brown Sugar, 250 bage, at $2.90, by Sze-bop-
Birdnests, 2 cuss, ut 82,000 per pical, by Tuk-mi-hong to a trader,
Saigon Rim, 4,000 piente, at $2.40, by Hong. Long-long to a locul merebant.
actal in core colories than Singapore, bas, An Insultation which would probably prove been established. In a house in Vistoria-street, that has been for the past three or four years, ased on a rog shop, the Total Absin nce Society in Singapore have opened a Temperance:
Green Beans 1300 picule, at $2.25, - by restaurant, at which, anording to their circular, Kwong-mov-lye-hong to a Canton merchaot.
Brows Sagar, 400 pizzle, at $2.95, by same to a trader.
-NOTICE
THE HONGKONG HOTELCONTANT, LIMITED,
refrealiments of alt, hinds, except wine, beer, and epirituous liqours," may be obtained on reasonable terme. A reading room is provided up stairs, supplied with English and Indian buving lensed the HONGKUNU HOTEL to to LED APONG from the Laz Cay of November, newspapery, where ait
and 1877; will not be RESPONSIBLE for any
The British American Commission decide avail of the privilegemity that the United States, are not liable for Con-read. The object of the promotesin to flautragis entered into by aim, nor for any federate debts insuryoil during the war.
provide a respectabis place of resort for Goods supplied to bica or bia order, the soldiers and sailors who frequent that
Hy order, neighboartobd, and to keep them out of wome For the Hougtong Hotel Co., Limited, places,
BAS, ED. BAKER,
Beretary,
LONDON, 21at Dec. 1871. The Prince of Wales is gradually recovering Serioun riote have occurred at Londonderry, Parliament sembles in the middle of Fe bruary (Speaker repairs P
Joinville and d'Aumale bava decided to sit fo the Assembly,
The tone of the Russian Press towards Gor. mnay Las completely changed. It alvoutes the idea of blending the whole Bolavonio racce ander Bussia.
LONDON, 22u8 Dec., 1871.
A consert je to be given in aid of the sofer- era in Chicago,
tf 1879 Hongkong. Slat October, 1871.
TO FLORISTS.
ARRIVAL OF THE FRENCH MAIL The B. f. steamer Cambodge, Capt. Chens perjets, from Marseilles 19th November, vilium Port Said, Ster, Ads, Gulle, Singapore 14:5
The Tichborne case is adjon ded; claimant' it and Saigon 19th, arrived on Sunday
case is blosed.
The Datoh Obumber bas passed the redemp: tion bill. Englevanta resignation is accepted Broer is appointed interim War. Minister.
POLICE INTELLIGENOR. December 2nd.
BEVOLE U. MAT, Esq.
ASSAULTING THE POLICE,
with Boiler and Mountings, complete..
Two Albion PRINTING PRESSES.
One Columbian;
do.
Que large. Flotting MACHINE.
A Radial Drilling MACHINE.
One Orab WINCH
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. ( 2183 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871.
FOR NEW YORK. TIRE A
One. Boli tutiu: SAW BENCH, complete, American Ship
with one Saw.
One Vertical DRILL. One Donkey PUMP
For particulars, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & O6. ver $94 Hongkong, 24th May, 1871.
MONTILLADO,........ per 1 dứa. Cano 613 A PALE SHERRY, 1
8 Superior MEDOC.....
1
Superior ST JULLEN....
Sparkling MOSELLE,
ELLEN MUNROE," GW.Norcross, Master, expected to arrive in a few days from Swatow, will load here and at Whampoa, and be despatched alous auddle of January.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Af 2184Hongkong, 20th December, 1871,
FOR HAN FRANCISCO: THE A 1 American Ship
-26
220
THE
$15
BRANDY, 55 to $1, RAYNOLDS & Co.
GH. Mumin's CHAMPAGNE 1
· tf 1679 Hongkong, 2nd October, 1871.
NOW BE AD Y,
IMPERIAL QUARTO,
"DASHING WAVE,” Ceptam Lawrence, will have quick dispateb for the abors portab
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. of 2117 Hongkong, 9th December, 1871. FOR NEW YORK, 1HE
ANE, ORAWFORD & Oo have for Sale ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY 41 Amerious Ship
Japanese Solooted LILY BUL86, (L4- Auratumk
بیمه
100: 2194 Hongkong, Blet December, 1671. FOR SALE.
The following telegrare, though of earlier date A than those to hand direct, hare not yet been published tere
LONDOS, 31 December, 1871.
| country is programing antisfactorily, and foreign. relations are satisfactory-The Government
BASKET CARRIAGE and Brown PONY, with Electro-plated Han.09.
LANE, ORAWFORD & Ca. 12:58Hongkong, 16th December, 1871.
FOR BAYR. I
An
WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION,
ANGLO-CHINEAL DICTIONARY, published
at the Daily Press Olive. Hongkong.
URE
“RINGLEADER"
* CITY OF ABERDEEN,” bas room for a limited quantity of cargo, and will have quick despaton for the above post.
For Freight, apply to make
& Co.
Hamblin, Zuster, will load et. Whampua and this, and have immediate despatch as above, and has room for a limited amount of Cargo,
For Freight, apply to
BUSJELL & Co.. 10 scope and practical service this Work if 9112 Hongkong, 8th December, 1871.
starde unrivalled. All the new words
FOR NEW YORK. which the Chineas have of late years buen com British Shipy The Frenob assensbly has opened, Thiers"-
pelled to coin to express the numerous objecte Renge say that the roorganization of the 0.2 CIGARS Tandor's May 1871,
in usahinory, photography, telegraphy, and in Do. Do Fortin's April 1871.
science generally, whjot the rapid divance of No: 1 Do. Fandray's Muy 1871.
foreign relations has imposed upon them, are 1811,Fully illustrated and explained, forming exer REYNOLDS & Co.
} bere given in zetones. Buch and every word is
cises for students of K most instructive natuzė. Both the Court and Ponti pronunnations are girez, the ascents being carefully marked on the best principle hitherto attained. The typo- THE AI German Barque graphy displays the ecocess of un attempt to make the Chinese and English type correspond will load at this and Whampon, and bare in
the Rise of body, thereby affecting a vast meisie despatch for the above port. onomy of space, achieving a clearness not
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. 255 Hongkong, 90th November, 1871.
·FOR MELBOURNE ÅND SYDNEY. THE 1 1 British Brig
FOR SALE, Expected to arrive shortly,
ban resolved to reponce the English treaty 183 2160 Hongkong, 15th Desember, February £area were easily colleștad—the pro-- jeck for reuganization of the army provides for Nga kwong, we obarged with assaulting a contingent of 90,009 during peace-strength chair canlie and resisting the Police. It ap. 900,000, whereof 450,000 ore ter years peared from the "evidence of cumplateant. There conclades by mying tont France desires that be WAB saying Inspector Griaics peace, but military reorganization, in a matter in a chair, when the defendant got in the way of doty to others as well as to Franes. The with some crockeryware he was bawking in a Dutch Minister of War bas resigned in nonse- Luaket. On being called upon to get out of the quence of the difference with his colleagues n way ba struck the chair coolie, who banded bit the subject of reorganization of the army. into the charge of the Inspectors Defendant then restated, and called out" "taf !” - when he
LONDON, 27th November.. Mr. G. Jos has been re-elected. Member
was joined by a number of ecolies standing for Dover, by a majority of 90 votes, round. This evidence was, confirmed by In-
A now. Cis-Teittras “Anakṁam: Orbinat. hus spector Grimes. Defendant was sent to prison been, formed suder the presidency of Court
for a month with bard labour.
STEALING STAMPS.
Aversberg
LONDON, 28th November.
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• N Invotee of Weir's Sewing MACHINES, at the low rate of $18 eash. Apply at AYRES & CO.'S AUCTION LOOMS Im 118 Hongkong, Sth Disember, 1871,
ORIENTAL HOTEL
BOWLING ALL BOYS previously attained, and dispensing with those
Proprister-J. BATNES.
Fines and Spirits of the best quality only. tt 1726 Hongkong, Fith fotober, 1871, HAWKINSS HORSE REPOSITORY, Bear of Murray Barraska, Hongkong.
vast margins and escant psces which have. heretofore characterized Chinese publications,
The soupe of the work is so groat, and its utilitarian purpose so complete, that a re.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON tf: 2063 | Hongkong, Ist Drosmber, 1871, *FOR NEW YORK.
focence to Fe pagea muables a person who THE understands English to communicate ciosy
JOHANN CARL,"
"FAIRY QUEEN,"
For Freight, apply to.
Cargo will be received on board until noon,
.F. W. MITORELL,
Postmaster General.
Hougkong, 18th December, 1871.
Specie and Parcels at the office until 2 P.. on Geners! Post-Offon,
the 57th deni
It is Fereby notified that henceforward the
For Particulars regarding Freight, wad Pos- sage, apply at the P. & 0.8. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF Tollowing Rates of Postave will be charged
PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED, B
apon Correspondrong forwarded from Hong- A Written Declaration of the Contents kong, or any of the British Post Office Agencie and Value of the Packages for the Overland in China Japan, by BETTER MAIL Route is required by the Egyptian Government, Ports, via Briantsi, to the undermentioned and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Countries, viz. Company's Agents, with the Bill of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not Kolā : themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the incor rectness in such declaration,
The Company reserve the option of forward. ng all goods shipped by their Steamers for Europe. through Egypt, mither by rail, or by Canal in their own Steamers, or in vessels employed for the parpoec.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Tills of Lading,
PANA. MÕIVER, Superintendent, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 18th December. 1671.
THROUGH US. MAIL LINE FROM
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK,
PACIFIC MAIL S. 8. COMPANY IY CONNECTION WITH THR CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANIES.
Addressed to
Addressed to
FOL A LETTER,
Italy Switzerland.......
16 sents for each j oz.
The German States, Austria..... Belgium
24.
The Netherlands...., Denasrk....... Heligoland...... Sweden...)
Norway.
Russia.......
For Newspaper. For sack four
Italy
Switzerland...............
The Gerau Stiles.
Austria i Belgium
The Netherlands. Danmark... Religoland.. Sweden....... Norsay..... Rosa...
32
40
Cor Pries
Current.
2 sts,
ouncero Book
Padicta and
Paskota of Patterns.
6 etc.
8.
The prepayment of the postage on ordinary
The poetige on registered Letters must be prepaid: the charge for registration being the ano sus as the poutage ou sach Letter.
The prepayment of the postage on Newa- papers, other printed papers and Packets of Patterns is compulsory,
THE Steamabip "JAPAN" will teave Letters is optimal.
Honghong for San Francisco via Icko- haul on TRIDAY, the 19th of January next, st 8 o'clock P., taking Passengers, Maile sind Freight, for the United States. Canada, Central and South America, and Europe.
A Steamer of the Company will leave Sharp- bai, via the Inland Sea Porte, about same date, and make olose connection at Yokobama.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General, General Post Office.
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1971.
"The "JAPAN" will bo due at San Fran. cisco February 17ib, 1872, whence daily Pay. senger finlas and daily Freight trafas am run over the Contral and Union -Pasific Rail-1 It is hereby notified that henceforward the road Lines for, New York and for all the races of postage which must be paid in advance, principal cities in the interior sud upon the reborgenble on Packets of printed papers or Atlantie Senboord. The time between Say patterns of light weight sent from Hongkong Francisco and New York by First-class Pay to the United Kingdom by the United States senger trains is six days, and sweaty boare; Packets via San Francisco, will be as follows, and the distance 3,312 milce.
The Silver Palace Sleeping Cars are rij throngh on theas trains, making Drawing Room Cars by day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and are of the latest and best Amerionn pattern, being uncrcalled for comfort and convenience.
At New York, Passenger have selection of various line of Steamers to England, Frineo and Gerumpy,
viz:-
For a prekes not exceeding 1 ounce
in weight... 2 cents For a packet above 1 ounce, not ex-
eroding 2 ounces........ For a picket above 2 ounces noblez-
seeding 4 oues
8
and eight cents for every additional fenr ounces. These rates apply to Printed Circulars, Price Liste. Market Reports, and all printed papers Through Tickets and Bill of Lading rather than Newspapers, as well as to Books fasued for trineportation to Yokohama and and Trade Patterns or Samples. other Japan Ports, and Ban 'Prancisco, for the Overland Railroad, and to Europe by connecting Linea, of Stenmera. The Dreland Bailroad General Post Office, Companies Guarantee 12 days time for Silk and
18 days for Teas and General Merchandise, between San Francisco and New York,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Generol,
Hongkong, 12th April, 1870,
-It is hereby notified for general information
Favorable arrangements have been-meade for Through Passon gora and Freight to America that, the Pustage (which don be paid in ad- from Calcutta, Penang and Singapore advanced) upon bors addressed to Prince Ed from Swujov, Amoy and Fooolios.
-of
Return Passage Tickets issued at a redzotion
f 20% on regular rates.
Yalue and weight of Parcel Packages re quired; all Packages should ha marked to ad dress in full.
No Froight remaived after noon of the 11th prox, No Parcel Packages received after 5 r.m same day.
For further information as to Passage or Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company. Praya West,
Agent.
TA
HARRIS Hongkong. December 12t5, 1871.
NOTICE
THE three lots of Ground formerly bolong-
western suburba of Carton, in the Rear of the Shameen site, bebied the Châu Mo Lan. auð the entrance of the Sai Lan Lane, in front of Tai Ping Tong, love, through Mesers. CALD WELL & BRERETON, Hongkong, solicitors, heen absolutely assigned to the Yow. Wo TONG. The arguiu money was paid on the 18th day of November, end a proper died of wsignment will be shortly executed by Dint's Trustees. The wider Wase formerly held by GHEE CHONG
ward Island, will henceforward be as follows, Viz
When forwarded vi
Brindisi............. 42 cents cach half-ounce. When forwarded vis
Marseilles...... 86 cents each half-ounce. When forwarded vid
Southampton...... 23 cents each half-ounen
F. W. MITCHELL,
Probler General, General Post-Office.
Hongkong, 28th July, 1670.
-
It is bereby notified for general information theton "and" after the 1st August nor, the Commission chargeable on Money Orders essed upon the United Kingdom at Hongkong, Shanghai, and Yokobania will be as follows,
On sams not exceeding £.....1% cents. Above 22 unit not exceeding £3...35 Above £5 and not escoeding £7.5 Above 27 and not exceeding £10..72
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster Generol,
General Post Office,
Bongkong, 15th July, 1870..
It is hereby natifled that arrangemente have been completed under which correspondence from Hongkong may be forwarded to Negaki
Os has been cancelled, and the Tow Wo Toxoria Shenghai, and to Hingo via Yokohama, by
ure the sole possessors of the property,
United States Mail Packs, sad that Lettera for Hongkong and places beyond Hongkong, may be forwarded from Nagasaki and Ifiogo by means of the United States' Packeto via Shanghai and Yokohama respectively.
The rates of postage obargeable ou such our sumber of years, and eco have no other branch respondonse is fone ócuts for each half-ounce oleowhere than the one satablished in thio City, on Letters, two cents on such Newspaper, and The suedras of this moat detitions and unrival two cents on each two carices of Books and led Freserves a caused some impudent and Packets of Samples of Merchandizo, in addition ovil disposed persons at Hongkong and Macao to the Rates specified in the Table of Rates of (who are eager to obtain inoney by illegal Postage at present in force. meane), to apply tbe zume of “ CHT LOONG "
F. V. MITCHELL, to their own inferior Goods. Thus the Fublic:
Postmaster Genevsil, is olieated bit what good will be to the evil General Post Offeri dispose who will be punished by the visitation Hongkong, 16th January, 1871. of God P. The Publio are, therefore, requested
This baraby notifed that, pending the com- to send their orders direct to our establishment at Canton, Honam, and this is the only way íu pletion of negociations now being carried on which they cũn obtsiz our Genuine Goode, with the Iulian Poal Office, ander which it is
KHI JONG
proposed to establish a regular archange of Sweet-meat Dealers Shop. Caston, Į direct Mails between Hongkong and the Cour -6m 1884 Crutem, 39th October, 171. timent of Berapa via Brindisi, Fiattern for the
NOW BEADY.
Continent forwarded by British Mail Packet, when specially addressed via Brindis, will be Mails for the British Post Office at THE ROUSEHOLD COMPANION cut in
Alexandris, paid to that place only, whenso they will be forwarded via Brindisi, as rested.
The postage, which must be paid in advance is 12 vente por 3-ounce on Letters, ons penny (on “ench-Newspaper or Price Carreot, and six cents for each four ounces on Book Patketeand Factota of Patterns, and such correspondence is liable to a further charge on delivery.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Gmoral. Gemari Post Office
Hongkong, 12th July, 1871, -
YOW WO PONG. 12in 2015 Hongkong, 2011 Novicilor, 1871,
NOTIO THE nodorsigned, Bweet mest Dealers' Shop, Endriiged, Sweat at Danton Shy Pa
AND
SSTUDENT'S FLEST ASSISTANT,
By Dr. DEVAN, with many Additiona; Correc tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS Orthography.
PRICE: In Piper Wrappers,...
製品 Nently Bonnd...
Apply at the Darin Prons Fifire.
煤
....
WING-KEE COAL SEOP.
$2.00
EVE Proprietor of WING-KES Shop beg to inform the Public that his Shop has been established since 1855, nt Budicoti'a hane, worl that he has always a great quantity of Best 00AL in stom for Sale. Goutlemon or Ship
to spply at Bis Shop.
ly 60 Hongkong, 24th April, 1971,
籠煙米呂馨元匯
with nativen who understand nothing but Chof 215 tons Register, Limmer, Master, will love misters wishing to patronise him, are requested nose. In this respect this work will be found quick despatch as above. indispensable to all Europeans realling in HORSES, PONIES, BARNESS and CA R. Chiya, and to the natives themselves it ér- BLAGES, for Sale. Alas,
plains spojects fully, with which very low in deed of them are perfectly noquainted. To parties resident in England and interested in China it anyhot but be valuable commonally. It compress upwards of two thousand large quarto pages.
· İvi-a-poi ani Izninaik, office goolias to the・ The agitation is Brqasels tooliques unabat. | LOBSES received un LIVERY. Barre parked with stealing BROKEN to Harves atampa. Mr. H. Tam, kasetact in the above of an arpopular Governoe. ulice, slated that tha, defsudante were office Mr. Montagu Bernard bas boon Gaselted a coolies, and kopf the keys of the office. In udicial member of the Privy Council,' in-pluçe consegnenes of a suspicion that the postage of Sir J. Ootville, who bas resigned.... stamps were systematically stolen, hu com. LONDON, Wednesday, 29 November. municated with Cáplán Diaze. He then had An Italian Commission los besz the stamp box locked, and the box locked up in pointed to engnira into the condition of the port #particular drawer, keeping the two keys lim- of Brindisi, The Megara. Court Martini "bas well. Oo the 20th Dec, he found thuf eitbor been succeeded by a Hoyal Commission' for from the locke of the box fusing beer tam- full investigation. Lord Lawrence presiding. pared with, or from some other cause, the key The evidence of witzesse already examined ́would not act. On the afternoon-of the 21st | în the Tichbome onas is favourable towards the
sp.
Best quality of HAX CATS, GRAM, BARLEY, and Indian CORN; for Solo,
HORSES and CARRIAGES for Hire, PONIES Jo..
20. HORSE SHORING on the most improved principles, under his own seperiatendrace,
T. E. HAWKINS. (Late Farrier-Major, Hanyal Horse Artillery), N.B.All Diseases of the Horae attended in. if 559 Hongkong, 11th August, 1871,
TRUENER & Co
80, PATERNOSTER HOW;
W. H. BELI, “
- DAILY PRESA " Ortos, HowaKONG,
BUSSELL & Ca tt 1974 Hongkong, 17th November, 1871,
* FOR MELBOURNE, direct.
AL Barque 5
THE
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* JANE MARIA,” Captain Leggett, will bare (mamediato despatch for the above. Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BOZARIO & Co.
· 1904 Hongkong, 18th November, 1871.
E
It baring been found necessary to change the color of the 30 cent Postage Stamp, it is hereby potifed that the new color Stamp will ha Trought into use on the 14th stent, the Stamps of the old color already isemad hill, of gouree, be available for the payment of postages (backó further issue of the old 80 cont Stampa
7182 andersigned boga to inform the Publis will be made from thie Office after the 18th that be ha all sorts of Old DIGARS, | instavit, or from the Postal Agencies at the HAVANA, GAVITE 19 MANILA, in ́smali | Porta of Ching and Japan after the 31st, inst. and large-boxes, bost TOBACCO, and preper ed,TOBACCO for Eule at an agreable prices.
For particulare, apply to
KWONG TUEN HING, No. 61, Queen's Bond,
› Next to the entrance of the Central Market,
- 6m 1464 || Hongkong, 29th August, 1871.
General Pustice.
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General,
Hong kong, 10th August, 1871.
Printed & Pabŝished, for the Proprietor, by W. H Bant, Wyndham Strost, Hongkong,
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