everal promotions in consequence are su-
need
Attto Metropolitan Board of Works yes terday, a number of pulposed street impröve- meats, javelring a large natlay (between one and two millionssterk k) were apikovej, so far santorising the statutory nagiera.
and the
Obina Trade Lausunce Company's Share...........
$9,500 per share premiumi. Ohma and a pan Marine Insurance The. 205
per share premim. Obitiese Insurance Company $165 per share
premiem;
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Shares
£375 per share premium. China Fire Insurance Company's Sharea--8167
per share.
DESTINATION. -
LONDON via SUEZ CANAL.
Do.
Do
NEW YORK.
•
Do
Do
Do.
$188 per altare.
Do.
Do
Hongkong and...Whampoa Dock Company's SAN FRANCISCO,
Shares-26 per cent, discount,
THE
ILY PRESS, SATURDAY DE
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
VEL'S NAME Diomed (str.)yaydın Enterprise (etr.).... Uityof Aberdeen len Monrov...... Puritan. Johnnn Carl Ringleader... Dushing Wave. Camula...... Pacific.... Lady Tarser Un(str.). Andris (str.). „Ottawa (str.). Tevict (str.). Rona (str.).. NINGPO AND SHANGHAI... China (otr.)..... 8 TOW, AMOT & SHANGHAI...1merald (atr.).. SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW Danglas (str.). SWATW, AMOY, &TAKAO... Hai-Loong (str.), SWATOW AND AHOY.. Shaftesbury (str.)
Much interest was felt in the Bishnoid of London, yesterday in (he' cœremony which companied the transfer, of "Columbia Markota from the Baroness Bardett-Coutts to the Cor-Viatora Fire Insurance Company's Shares→→ poration. On arriving at the Market-buildings, Schuck, sware-gul decorated, the Baroness, the Earl of Harrowby, expressed the sation which she felt in linking her the Corporation of the City, to with which she had contributed | in any degret the improvement of that park of London Lord Mayor, in receiving the tras: deed, coured the thanks of the authori tion for the wonderewith which Lady Burdett Contis fed bonoured them, and assured ́kör that they would exert themselves, with nil the knowledge, expitionem, and menne'they bad in their power, to give effect to a benefaction so bably given and no gratefully received. The company in adjourned to the Central Hall, where a déjeuner was given by the Corporation in honour of the event. Akurge and distin. "guished number of guests was present, and the health of the Barones, acknowledged by the Bon. G. Waldegrave Lealis, was most warmly received.
Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steambout CALLAO.
DUNEDIN (NZ). Cat's Sharea-10 par oeut. premium) Shanghai Steam. Navigation Company-Tls, 180 SAIGON.
YOKOHAMA per share premium. China Sea, Saigon, and Straits Steamship SHANGHAI...
Commay-5 per cent, discuant Chius and Straits Stoam Navigation Con-
pany-25 per cent, discount, Hongkong Gas Company's Sharee-04 per
There was a nuniorously-attended Conference yesterday at the rooms of the Swirl Boience Association, when the proposed International Prison Congres of 1872 formed the topic of diacassion, dhe Farl of Carnarvon provided.
· After a statement from Dr.: Wines, Dominis. Bionor of the United States, for organizing the Congress, presolution was moved by Sir John Pakington appointing a committe of co-opera tion. I was seconded by Mr. Hibbert, M.P., sapported by Mr. S. Onv, M.P., and antised uvanimasisly.
A Conference of representative working men was held at the Omnon-otreet Hotel last night, at which a resolution was passed, apan be. motion of Mr. Applegarth, expressing nitistao, tion at the formation of a Committed so pro. mote the eparation of Church and Stats. *The inquiry into the alleged wismaargemout of Humpatend Hospital, which was geened on the 2105 September, wan nomolnded yesterday, na for no the taking of evidence was comverned, †
As the Tichborne trial will bo resumed in a
|
¦
|
share.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares 60 par
sent discount. Hongkong Distillery Company 5 per exit.
nominal,
Indo-Chinese Sugar. Company-$18 por, share
discount.
Hongkong Pier and Godown Compsùy ~$10
to 9 per bare diesonat,
Bales of DECEMBER 29TH, 1871. As reported by Chinese. Black Bessamuins, 250 Lags, at Tis. 3.4.0., by Tak-mi to (foi-fung merobaji.
no, Do
For Sale.
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
SILK
SAYLE & CO., MERGERS, TAILORS, & GENERAL
WAREHOUSEMEN,
CAPTAIN
FOL FERIGHT APPLY TO TO AF DXXSTATED. Hongkong Butterfield & Swire..
On or about tùə 30th inst. Hongkong Gibb, Livingston & Co.... infak dispatch. Hongkong Gibb, Livingston & Up...
G. W. Nororus... Hongkong Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
Hongkonglyphant, & Co. Hongkong Olyplaut & Co, Hongkong Russell & Co. Hongkong Cypher.t & Co. Hongkong Russell & Co. Hongkong Carlowitz & Co. Hongkong Hezurio & Co..... Hongkong Sony Singing Hongkong P. & O. 8. N. O........ Hongkong P.&O. S. N, Co Hongkong Jobu Bard & Co. Hongkong lyphant & Co.
P. H. Honninge... Hongkong Siemesen & Co. Hongkong Olyphant & Co, Hongkong Douglas Lopraik & Co... Hongkong Dongles Lapraiz & Co. Hongkong Fook-cheong & Co...
For Sal
FOR SALE.
En "Delled Will,” “Corsavia,” “
to do.
“Ambassador,"
DASS &00.'S COTOBER BREW, in hoga.
White Was-piece, $94.00, by Fook, Solio inspection of the under aditioned Goods Beds and leider fir
king-wo to Hongkong merebant.
We Waa, 1 piece, at 834.00, by Wing-shing- shna to Hongkong merahnut.
Vermicelli, 100 ploaie, at 39.00, by Kin-fE to travelling merobunt.
Dried Persimons, 150 pionis, nt.'fìo, 4.5,0., by Kin-fang to travelling merebant.
Dried Persimons, 70 pionie, nt Tlu. 5,2.0, by Kin-fang to travelling merchant.
for their Autumn and Winter Seton.
Black and Blue BROAD CLOTIS." MELTONS, BEAVERS, WITNETS AND NAPS,
B/4 and 8/4 Twood COATINGS. Silk and Wool COATINGS.
White War, 2 piases, at 88400, by Ynen on Black and Blue DIAGONALS, of the newest- tai to Hongkong mersbant.
White Wam, piece, at $85.00, by Hing-tai- chan to Hongkong marchant.
Wheat Flour, 50lbs, 300 baze, at $1.60, by i Leong-yee to Hongkong merebant,
Dritte 151bs. 1500 pieces, at $4.75, by foreign merakent to Hongkong queroliant.
T-Cloth, 61ba, 2,500 pieces, at $1.62, by lo
day or two, the following duties may be of some † reign merchant to Hongkong merabant.
interest. The case was to have commenced on Mä 9th, but the absence of special jurymen, delayed the opening of the proceedings antil the life. The claimkat want into the witness- bor on the 30th of that month, and the Solici tor-General Jogan tab orosa-examination on June 2nd It was brought to a close on July
HONGKONG MARKETS.
As Reported by Chinase on the 28th December, 1971. COTTON GOODS,"
BOTTON YAR, No. 16 a 24... per piem) $120) » 2119.00
38 a $2...
28 a 62.
120.09.195.60
125.00 132:00
styles.
Fancy VESTINGS..
A choico selection of OLOTES,
in suit lengths ouly.
TAJAMAS and DRESSING GOWNS. Gentlemen's HOSIERY,
in Cotton, Merino or Lambswool, Comprising SOCKS, UNDER VESTS, and PANTS,
Cardigan JACKETS and TESTS. Cotton and Linen SHEETINGS Damask NAPKINS and CLOTHS, all sizo.
–60h, suð-thu beniing was adjourned or the AT SAISI300, 7733... per piece $9.10 2.15 LONG CLOTH sad. GRIMEAN SHIRTS,
following day until the 7th instant,
AJ
07
Baiba...
9 a 10 lbs...
5.25-4 2.40
*.6 3.36
220 225
P
2
285 270
all qualities.
The New Trill Oxford SHIRT.
2.60 3.40 The latest styles in made up TIES and
In the Bolla Conel perterday two units were opened in which the Commissioners of Seware W SKIRTA NOB, 66 2 80 reed.. institated proceedings, in order to obtain a declaration that the owners and occupiers of lands and topements within Epping Forest are entitled to rights of common over the whole of the warte lands of the Forest, and also to obtain an injonction rentraining the-lords of the manora within the Forest from enclosing its wante lande, and to set aside all exclosures within the Forest during the last twenty years. The case came before the Court on demurrer. The arguments were not concluded when the Court rose, and they will be resumed on Moa. day,
a SPOTTED DO. per piecs 2.56 91.80
ITS BROGADES, AIOAN DRILIR, 80 yards......
H
25
2.80 2.80
"
3.10 4.20.
-2.80 4 2.35
9.36 2.85
GRST-T-ÜLOTHS, 24 yds & 32 in. 7ibe,,
DrED SPOTTED Barkings DEAD BROCADE DTED DAMAGE
LuxDROIDre, Blue.....
Gortian, 22
По Du.
Red
13
11
800 BB
4,05 a 4.10
6.50.50
1.88 a 1.90
.................... par dom 00.80 0.95
Favers Black, 25 in. Tarazos, Blackkn
Ja
#
00.65 00.70
SCARFE.
Linen and Paper COLLARS.
Silk, Cotton, and Wool MUFFLERS. BLT HATS, in Black, Drab and Brown Drab Felt and Bior Paris HATS. UMBRELLAS and WALKING STICKS.
SOAP and PERFUMERY,
2000, TAILORING in all its branches, under the por yard 0.186.aperintendence of experienced CUTTERS.
Our FURNISHING DEPARTMENT con tains the largest and best assorted STOCK we -bave ever offered, comprising: 7.40 7.00 Tapestry, Braseella' and Velvet Pile CARFETS. 8.KO.8.20 TH
RUGS to match the above.
The part-heard petition for the winding-up ot the Europesa Asurance Company haring been called upon yesterday ba the court of Vice Chancellor Molina, an applicativa was made on
WOOLLEN GOODS. the part of the company that the oss might sexAR STAIT £9,.................... per yari stund over for a week. HiąHonor, in noord-¦ Lora ELLs, MM Searles,... ri per pisces ing to the request, intimated that those who brought action against the sharabolders for unpaid balls would do so at their peril.
The effects of the Rev. J. S. Watson, how in prieon on a charge of having mardered bie
·wife, were sold by auction yesterday.
078 7 0.17 0.18
1884 185 8.90 8.05
3s
Assorted
EL.
HH Searle, larghi
Amorted...
J
7.541 7.80
CAMUTO, 396.
17
18.90 18.40
19.00 € 19.50
*
20.50 91.00
2
2
When the trial of Kelly, for the murder of¦ Lerinos,... Head-constable Talbot, was resumed yesterday,
Mr. Stoker, who had altended the deceased,
NETALS,
Hearth RUG8 and Sofa CARPETS. Printed FELTS, in squares or by the yard.
24:00 = 24,50 | -DAMASKS and REPS, in the leading colors, 24.00 24.50
was furiber poke-examined. The witness took Inox, Nail Rod. Fo. 18 par pieni a004 8.06
occasion, to vindicato himself from the asser
Bar
tions made on fat provións day by the counsel
for the defence, adding that, bad he not per
++
Small Round Ro
8.355,40 3.16 2.90
5.78 0.20 8.104 6.20
maisonu metisper tub. 3.50 8.00 45475 pez picul 87.00 38.50
formed the operation of probing for the ! Laadatokata sets angan bulet on the morning that Talbot was brought STEEL, Earlyb..........
jute the hospital, he would be inworthy of her, Kainos,........
Swedish :::::
high reputation which he held, and unworthy PSKERP per box 6.30 6.20 of the Bichmond Inakitution, in which he wax BATING MA.. perpioul 19.16 a 20,00 engaged. Other professionat eridense boving QUILTE been called on the maine side, the hearing was
Again adjourned.
Our. Correspondent in Paris enya that the military preparations made there by the Frosch Corrow, Shanghat... Government to repress any manifestations on
All Saints' Day sad the day after, zoom to have
"
been wholly unnecessary. Nevor were there
oh crowds to the somelerim, but not the A
Niap,
Tisntain,....
A large assortment of FRINGES and
TRIMMINGS. Embroidered, Printed and Velvet. Pile. TABLE COVERS.
Coir MATS and MATTING. FLOOR CLOTHS. Mahogany and Brass Cornice POLES. White and Colored BLANKETS. Bed QUILTS.
Barclay & Co.'s PORTER, in hogsheads.
do. BEST JAMAICA RUM, in
BURKE'? DUBLIN STOUT, in quarts and
pints,
BASS'S ALE, by Cameron and Saunders
in quarts and pinta
Duff Gordon's SHERRIES, diferent seals, Soperice Old Vintage PORT.
Hennessy's BRANDY. 1 star and 3 atard. AVH GIN, in red cance
Kin the 30th inet,
About middle of Jannars.
Quick dispateb.
Aquick dispatob. Quick dispatch. Quick dispatch...
Quick dispatch,
Quick dhepatob. juick dispatch.
Quick dispatob.
Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatob
On the Zud January.
Quick dispatch.
Today, at 2 P.M. To-morrow, at daylight. To-day, at br..
On the 3rd proximo. „On or about 4th Jan,
Vessels on the Berth.
Intimations.
NOTICE.
Post-Off Notifications,
A mail witi ilove. For Ningpo and Elnagh China
undeselgued, Sweet-ment Dealers' Shop. bás been established at Canton for 1.80 P.x. to-day, the 80th "inatare.
number of years, sund ton kavi në other branch elschers than the one established in this City The success of this meat delicions and unrival
For Santo Amrey, and Food-For Douglas, at br. to-day, the 30th instans.
For Swatow, Amoy, hrd Tal-Por Hai
Ind Preserves, lins ransed some impudent anil | tuong, at 7.30 AM, ou Wednesday next, the God eril dispseca pereons at Hongkong and Moun ||roximo.,
(who are eager to obtain, money by legal For Manila-Par Gravina, on Wednesday, menna), to apply the name of OHY LOONG" the 3rd January, at 11.30 ..
to their own safarior Goods, Thus the Publio
ia aboatod; but what good will be to the evil MAILS BY THE "FRENCH PACKET"- disposed who will be punished by the visitation The French Mail Puckest #AZA," will be of Gulf The Public me, therefore, requested dispatched on THURSDAY, the at Taquary to send their order direct to pur establishment 1872, at noon, with the Mas
at Cnaton, Honam, sind this is the only way in which they can obtain our Genuine Gourde
CHY LOONG. Sweat-ment Dealers Shop. Contra
6 1854 Canton, 30th October, 1978)
KOR READI
KD HOUSEHOLD.COM PANION
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT, By Dr. DETAN, with many Additions, Corros
and Dr. WILLIAVA Ortbography. PRICE: In Paper Wrappers, ... Neatly Boond..
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW., THE Steamship
DOUGLAS," Captain Toppin, will be despatched for the above Ports TODAY, the 30th instant, at 5
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRÁIK & Co. 21 2245 Hongkong, 29th December, 1871. “KOR SWATUW, AMOY, AND TAKÃO.
THE Steamship T
"HALLOONG,
Captain Farrow, will be despotahod for the sture Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 3rd prox. at 8 A.M.
For Freight.or Pasange, apply to
1
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
5 2946 Hongkong, 29th December, 171. "FOR SHANGHAI, Taking cargo at through rates to HANKOW)..
THE U. B. N. Company's Steamer
"RONA""
31.60
PIA
*39,00
Apple at the Daily Preis Oflen HAWKINS'S HOR-E. REPOSITORY, Hear of Murray Harrachs, Hongkong.
HORSES repeived on LIVERY.
Horsea BROKEN Harness. HORSES PONIES, HARABSS and CAR BIAGES, for Sale. 'Also, "
Best quality of HAY. OATS, GRAM, BARLEY, and Indina CORN, for Sale,
HORSES and CARRIAGES for Hire, PONIES do. do
do. HORSE SHOEING on the most improved
principles, under bis ora superintenderce.
T. E. HAWKINS. Lots Farrier-Major, Bengal Horse Artillery). N. B.-All Diseases of the Horse attended to. tf 559 Hongkong, 11th August, 1871.
·YARKOW AND HEDLEY'S
AND MALL STEAMERS
SMALL
LAUNCHES,
Buils of Wosk, teen or Steri.
STEAM
Krug & a CHAMPAGNE, in quarts and
pints. CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OITMAN'S will have immediate deepatah for the above feet kangests for 30 persons, complete from £300.
STORES,
north
For Freight or Page, apply to
OLYPHANT &.Co.
Agents tf 2242 Hongkong, 29th December, 1871.
·FOR SWATOW AND AMOY,
Steamer
HAMS, CHEESE, BACON, in ti Truffled PATES, FOIE GRAS, Preserved PROVISIONS of every description, Ame- rican, English, Dutch, French and Oer- man VEGETABLES, in large abortment.THE FINEST FRENCH BUTTER, in bottles. PRIME DANISH BUTTER, in 7 lbs, Tine. Silla and Holstein BUTTER, in kegs.": RUSSIAN CAVIAR. VANILLA BEANS.. TEYSSONBAUX JAMS, JELLIES, and
FRUITS, in Jaice and Brandy. MENIER'S CHOCOLATE, yellow, brown,
and pink,
LAMMERT, ATKINSON &00. tf 6 Hongkong, 25th May, 1871.
FOR SALE.
(LARET, in wood.
BOAPILLION and BANDOL, in wood. Breakfast and Dinner CLARETS, from
50 upwards,
Chateau LAFITTE Haute BRION.
Rhonish WINES, largo assortment. Sparkling BOOK and MOSELLE. Haut BARSAO and SAUTEENE French LIQUEURS, CHARTRUUSE, &o..
&c., ABSYNTH. Vermuth NOUILLY PRAT. Wynand FOKINK8, double Orange
BHAFTESBURY,” will be desputabed on or about 4th January, 1872.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
FOOK CHEONG & Co. tf 2237 Hongkong, 29th December, 1871. FOR SAIGON.
THE
Stommor
UNA
23 foot bag...ale for B perantia...complats from E145. 30 feet komats for 14 perwood...complate from £105. foot longenta for 20 persons...complate from £345. feat.log..wats for 60 persons...complete from £350. Steamers up to 45 feet in length can be transported an ship's deck complete, and ready for immediate use 5. arrival.
The above may he need for coavaping passengers, car ring cargo or tugs.
The total working expenses of stramer 13 fost Jong, amount to lo abRings a day in England; the consumption of fuel buing about 6 cwt., and a man and a toy
recurred.
Paddle atid Brew Steamers specially designed for river oavigation, kaving a rory shallow desight of water,
Kachinor, supplied for hunts built abroad. ARROW & HEDLRY, Engineers and Bucklers, lale of Dogs, Puplar, Londen- Prospectures inn be obtained at the Dice of this Journaly
**Bi 350 Feb. 05
DOOR AND WINDOW HEADS,
AN UNRIVALLED SUCCESS. CHEAP, BERGANT, EVERLASTING. The attention of Architects and Builders in will sail for the aboro port on the morning of called to theae Beautiful Designa, which, being of Iron, are superseding the use of Weed and the 2nd January uerl.
For Freight or Fussage, apply to
+
SOET SING.
1 2238 Hongkong, 29th December, 1871..
STEAM TO SHANGHAI THE P. & G.B. N. Co.'s steamship
"OTTAWA," will leave for the ahova place about 24 hours after the arrival of the next English Mail.
A. McIVER, Superintendent, | P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office;
Hongkong. 27th December, 1871.
[ef 2020 SIDAM TO YOKOHAMA. THE P. &.Q. S. N. Co.'s steamship THE
*MADEAS?
will leave for the above place abortly after the arrival of the next English Mail,
A. McĮVER, Superintendent,
CUBA.P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Office,
At LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. f 907 Hongkong, 28th May, 1871. ·
FOR SALE.
Hongkong, 27th December, 1871. [Lf 2221
“FOR LONDON via SUEZ QANAL. TIME O. 3. &. Co.'s Steamship
E
"DIOMED,”
will be dispatched on.pr about 30th lost.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
6.00 6.25 Lace CURTAINS and ANTI-MACASSARS, VASES CHAMPAGNE, LA Avezer & For Freight or Passage, apply to
0.0097.00
PRONGOK
por poul 1750 ₫ 17.60
38.00 a 18,50
18.00 18.30
-19.00 a 17.50
H
TI
JE
Bhantung Bengali
alighters disposition was exhibited to attempt Samsaxuan, Japan wlison-samnin
Black,
Eider Down QUILTS.
Carriage and Travelling RUGS.
· PORTMANTEAUS.
18.50 17.00 For Ladies' Advertisement ses To-morrow's Iznie.
1.00 1.30
any political demonstration. Père-la Obaise Was so thronged that it was difficult to get in, Back, eagal, Catge No. 1 per pical 2.45-9.50
and still more difficult to get ant. Ona Paris
paper estimates that a million of fisura most here been speat by the visitors to the cemo- terios, in pure hæng wreaths, flowers, end ather memorials to place upon the tombe.
Siam, while
mill cleaned,
Afania,
,, Singapore,..
+
SALIPETER,
11
......
3.30 9,56
*.80 2.85
1.30 a 2.83
14
1.85 2.30
9.8542.40
****** per ton.
English, - - - -in car - American Anthracite,........ Sydusyuzuki #ki Revi WOW GELES..... SEATS PRODUCE, SO..
*
2.00 2.10 விக்க 9.50 9.85 2.40
E30 2.15 2.35 240
9.80 0.90
33.00 13,50
1260 18,00
1250 a 13.60
per boz. 2.60 6- 2.76
per pel: 660 8.00
425 4.00
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, Corner of Nankin and Buchurn Road,
SHANGHAI,
FOR SALE.
CHAMPAGNE VEUVE CLICQUOT-PONSARDIN, EIMS,
TH
in Cases of dor. Quarts, 1 dox, Quarts, and, 2 doz. Pints. SANDER & Co,
Solo Agents for China, Japan and Manila.. tf 2131 Hongkong, 15th December, 1871. THE TOURIST'S GUIDE REDUCED PRICE $1. Containing the names of all the Articles of 216 a 2.50 Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture, 8,20 3,50
Ac., with the Ponti; and Mandarin Pronan- ciation.
27,000 a 28.00
* Enigonna maTA Prince Napoleon'a Manifesto to the inhabi- tants of Corsice neupies no fewer than four co- ·Rangoon;rat vide lamos of the Odra. It is dated Bastis, Octo- ber 28th, but was not pablished until the Prinos | Unaso. ÁriðLE, SONAK A bad left the island. "The Bonapartist paper, the duenír Lahat, asserts that the journey in Corsica was one long triumph. At Ajaccio, Bascoguona, Virario, Corts, and Bastis the Prince was received with marvellous entbu-
BATPATO, Straika, isum. The Ajazcicuno was everywherd sung.
BRAJOT... The people from the towns and country -die-
White, Black........ trists fooked to the Prince, resolved not to dín-
BETEL AUT.... turb publia order, but by no means intimidated
SANDAL WOOD Malabarzo by the troops or the threats of M. Ferry,
Bouth Ee, Bastin, according to the Azenir Libéral, there SATAY WOOD, Manila,............ were elector who had travelled more than
Bla thirty leagues alate, bis Highness, and so zave, California, per sark of Bo the many editions sbaste were raised against the WRAT, Tiantain per gel. 8.10 3.26
Arion por barrel of 200 present French Government that no attempt to chook them would have been of uso short of ar-Seele, Canton white, 143 resting the whole population.
At
Lig extracts from the new volume of "Pupera usted from the Tuileries," are trans- lated into the Italiau journals. They relate to the expedition against Rome in 1863, the expedition that resalled'in Mentans. Speaking of these papers the Nocione says that they afford another proof of the loyal and generous senti-
mete
PAPPEA
Dakfornia, crucem com gabay nha ára ka
West Coast, Dk. Brown, Manila, Dry White
D. Browa CAMPяon, packed, Paas, hilo,....
Green, Black, Yellow,
of Victor Emmanuel. The King of MUSTROUS, Jesper,
18.333.00
18.50 19.00
#
1.00 2.00
320 à 60
1.80.85 728a 7.50
9.45 2.50 8.25 0.00
20
8.00 3.20
"
8.50 2.80
17
8.7 1.90
3.75 3.90
J7
18.80 $330)
240 245
2.50 2.86
220 2.35
"
1.84 2.10
r
and the hopes of all Italiane, and the highest MUELS, Dry Slam larg... eulogium that en be passed upon biin ja, that
ม
3.50
$80
donu,..
Italy, it affirms, shared the anxiety, the fears. WAR, Gre...
the publication of these secret doerneute will VRAVIOLAJ, Tientsin.. add to bia reputation as a good patriot and a Bass Waz, Japan,..... good Italian.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
DECEMBER 20TH, EVENING, There has been no change in the long of the drug market; Patan has been placed at 2572) | to $680; Borures, $675 to $680; · hla│wa, $625 to 1630, Patos; 12th sales on time, $877 16 $680, quoted, original chesis, and 3670 to $673) : open obeats.
DECERERE, 30TH, MORNING.
Rankow...
NOW READY.
8.75 +60
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Language, in two Parts.
The Dells Press Biline.
J. AND, TENNENT'S ALF nd
PORTER.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS* Merchant Navy
Navy Boiled
Long Max
Crown
SOANYAS.
CLARET, St. Emilion. COGNAC
Mila
20 Chees
60
40
∙15
5
י
ABSINTED. MARESCHINO.
HOSSE & Co.
1m 2207 Hongkong, 23rd December, 1871. JUST LANDED AND FOR SALE.
EPRIME
AL
IME WESTPHALIAN HAMS.
L. PRICKEL & Co. 1m 2108 Hongkong, 7th December. 1871,
FOR SALE, TA
ONE 8 HE Horizontal Steam ENGINE,
with Boiler and Mountings, complete. Two Albion PRINTING PRESSES. One Columbian
do.
One large Flotting MACHINE.
A Radial Drilling MACHINE.
One Crab WINGH.
One Self-moting SAW BRNOH, complete, with one Saw.
Out Vertical DRILL
One Donkey PПИР.
For particulars, upply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & ¤, if 604. Hongkong, 44th May, 1871.
SADDLERI,
T COST PRICES-A General ASSORT-
TSBEST LONDON HOUSES.
Also. Driving and Riding WHIPA
BONNEET & Co.,
Sh, Queen's Road,
Hongkong.
AMENT from the
du 1650 Hongkong, October 2nd, 1871.
FOR SALE.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. 100 CASES, caci Iozen Quarts, Fine Des
t1130 Hongkong, 11th-May. 1267.
per I do. Case $13
Bert CLARET.
55 Cases, each 1 dozán Quarts, Finé Fale Dry SHERRY.
SANDER & Co. $6
tt 2174 "Hongkong, 19th December, 1871, $10 $14 TATHAM'S BRANDY in 1 duz, cases. $15
SHERRY 8% PORT CLAFET
37.6089.00 MONTILLADO
A PALE SHERRY, 8.50 a 14.00 Superior MEDOC....... 4.25 450 Superior ST. JULIEN,... 6.60 8.00 Sparkling MOSELLE,... 54.00 57.00 G, H, Mumm's CHAMPAGNE I 83064.00 BRANDY, $8 to $12, ....
REYNOLDS & Coi if 1679 Hongkong, 2nd October, 1871.
NOW BEADY
DOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE RE-
FORT for the year 1870. Price $10,
Apply at the Daily Press Office. Hongkong, let February, 1871, E. H. HANDLEY,
AND SHIP PLUMBER, OU
COPPER SMITH, BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER. (LATE.PATERSON & HANDLET),
OUSE
70 F. Prays West, Next to the F. &O. Coal "Stores, 16611 HONGKONG:
[Sept. 15,
IMPERIAL QUARTO.
Agents. od 2199 Hoogkong, 2u3 December, 1871. FOR SHANGHAI, TUE British Steamer
TELE
HEVIOT.”
shortly expected, will have quiok despatch as above.
This steamer bas splendid accommodation for passengers.
Por-Freight or Passage, apply to
JOHN BIRD & Đời of 2180 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871. FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL. |\HE British Steamer
THE
-ENTERPRISE.” shortly expected, will have despatch on above,
For Froight or Passags, apply to
“GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co, #2078 Hongkong, 4th December, 1871.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 41 American Clipper-barque
"CAMILLA,
Stone.
A variety of Patterns has been prepared and a Stark of elaborate Castings kept ready for immediate shipment,
Full particulars or Designs may be obtained on application.
NEWTON, CHAMBERS & Co., Thornclife-Iron works, near Sheffield, England. [A96; 1444 Mebl
煤記榮
... WING-KEB COAL SHOP. FEE Proprietor of WING-EEE Shop bogs to established since 1855, at Badicott's Lano, and that he has always a great quantity of Best COAL in atore for Sale Gentlemen or Ship- stems wishing to patronise bias, are regasstel to apply at his Shop.
19 699 Hongkong, 24th April, 1871,
舖米
HE undersigned bega to inform the Publio Tat de les all sorts of Old 01GARS, HAVANA, CAVITE and MANILA, in small and large boxes, best. TUB4000, and prepar. el TOBACCO for Sale Ht an agreeable prices.
For particnlex apply to
KWÔNG TUEN. HING, No. 61, Qeen's Rood, Next to the entrance of tho Central Market, 6m 1464 Hongkong, 24b Angnat, 1874.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERJES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPURE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLO, ADMIN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES;
A100,
- MARE, ST. DENIS, PORT LOUTS.
ON THURSDAY, the 4th January, 1872, at
noon, the 'ompany'a S. 8. "AVA," Commandant ROUBBRAU. with MAILS, PAS. SENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this, Port for the above places.
Tonigon. Singapore, Point to Gulle, Indio, Aden, Seychellen Rexión and Maunting na Alexandria, France and other Continental States (in alone mail to France), and through this United Kingdom via Marseilles.
Letters for Kegistration will be received until 10 AM on the 4th Janary
The Post Offies will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letters. Newsy pers. Books, đe, until 11 am on the 4th January, afterbukushi no Letters can be received.
Money Orders" on any of the Money Ord Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted until 5 P.M. on the Srđ'January.
F. W. MICHELL
Postmaster Guienał,
General Post Ofes,
Hongkong, 27th Decembor, 1871.
It is herchy notified this tenosforward the following Rates of Postage will be charged upon Correspondence forwarded from Hong konr, or any of the British Post Office Agencies Olin and Japan, by BRITI MAIL. PACKETS, vid Brindici, to the undermentioni Countries, viz.
Addressed to
FOR A LETTER.
Italy 16 conta for enclà cs.
Switzerland...........
The German Stiites,
Austria........
Beiginm
The Netherlanda....
Deranark....
Heligoland...
Sweden...
Norway.. Hassin...
Italy
Switzerland.
124 19
$2
46
For a Noorpaper For dach four
The German Etaics,
Austria
Belgiau.
The Netherlands... Don mark..... Beliguland Sweden..... Norway.......... Russia.....
For Price
cunces of Book Packets and
Packala of Patterns,
cts.
2 otr.
The prepayment of the postage on ordinary Latres in optical.
The postage on registered Letters inste propuid: the charge for registration being tha
aloe sum as the postage of each Letter.
To prepayment of the postage on News papers, other printed papera and Packets: uf Patterns is compulsory,
FW. MITCHELL,
Postinaster
General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1571
It is hereby notified that hareeforward |raten of postage which must be paid in advan chargeable on Pockets of printed papërg potterns of light weight sent from Hongkong. to the United Kingdom by.the United States
as (viz :—
For a packet not exceeding 1 oundb
in weight
A cents For a packet abors 1 ounce not ex-
coeding Zonne
...... For a packet abové -* annoes not ex-.
ceeding 4 ounces.......
and eight conte for every additional four ounces. These rates apply to Fristed Circulare, Prise, Liebe, Barket "eports, and all printed papers other than Newspapere no well ne to Books and Trade Fasterns or Ssomles.
F. W. MITCHELL:
Postmaster G General Post Office,
Hongkong, 14th April, 1870..
It is hereby notified for esneral inferniation thut, the Postage (which must be puid in ad- vanced upon letters addressed to Pemce Ed ward Island, will henceforward 'be 'se follows, TIB,
When forwarded við
Brindisi............. 42 cents each half-ounce, When forwardeð víä ·
Menicillus ........ 36 conts each half-ounce, When forwarded vi
Southampton.... £ cents each half-ounce
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General General Post-Office.
Hongkong, 28th July, 1870,
It is bereby notified for general information that on and after the 1st August next, the Commission chargeable on. Money Orders
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon.esued upon the United Kingdom at Hengkong, don as well as for Musuilles, and accepted in Shanghai, and Yokoliams will be as follows, wanait through Marecillos for the principal Ti
Un sams not exceeding £t...... 18 conta. places of Europe,
Above £2 and an excarding £5.36 Above £3 and not exceeding £7...54 -Above £7 and not exceeding 210:72
T. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 15th July, 1870.
Shipping orders will be granted till so, and Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., Bumprey, Master, will have early despatch an Specie and Parcela until 3 o'ck the
aboro.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. u 2232 Hongkong, 28th December, 1871. “FOR JALLAO), THE A1 American Barque
THE
"PACIFIC."? Hommersan, Master, has Room for a limited Jamount of Cargo, for the above destination.
For Freight, apply to
CARLOWITZ & Co. 144,042. Hongkong. 27th December, 1871.
FOR NEW YORK. THE British Ship
"CITY OF ABERDEEN,"
will be despatched as abovs on the 30th inst., and bas room for a few ton of measuremenš | Roode at a reduced rate."
For Freight, apply to
„GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. 42225 Hongkong, 26th December, 1871.
BIRLEY & Co.
T
FOR NEW YORK. THE 41 American Stip
“PURITAN."
TURNITURE. CARPETS & BEDDING. An Illustrated Furniture Catálogoc Containing nearly Six Eended Designs, of overy deserip Doece, Master, will loud at Whaupou and this, ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARYtion of Furniture, Daithfully drawn frose car own Stock and have immediate despateb as above, and bas
WITH TEZ
will be forwarded gratie, de may be bad at the office of room for a limited amosat of cargo, this Journal, on opplation, All Ordare for Export For Freight, apply to carefully packed to dump-prot cas, and shipped without defay, at â charge of 10 per cent, on amount of order,
Boittanen in advance to be sent direct to London, crossed Landos and County Bank, or made payable aí | London Agente of remitierstaats
PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION,
An ANGLO-CHINESS DIOTIONARY, published at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong.
10 scope and pruotioal service this Work 1 stands privalled. All the new words which the Chinese have of late years been com pelted to ocin to express the numerous objects
LEWTN CRAWCOUE & Co., UPHOLIPSEARS A No-Canarey Maruno; 30, 76; and 61, Brompton Road, London.
Hatablished 70 Y
ÚLYPHANT & U. if 2189 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871. FOR SAN FRANCISCO. 41 American bip
THE
DASHING WAVE”
|
3rd-January. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Officc.). Contents and value of Pagkages are required.
For farther particulars, apply at the Com pany's Office
It is hereby nofißed for general information, A. CONIL,
Principal Agent, that the Poetage on Letters addressed to For way, when forwarded via Southampton, will Rongkong, 28th December, 1871.
henceforward be 36 ceats for euch balf once which may either be paid in advance; erit maý THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE
he left ta he collected on delivery of the Lettore: FKUM
Unpaid Letters will be subject is an additional CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
charge on delivery...._
PACIFIC MAIL 8. 8. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE OENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC
TM
RAILROAD COMPANIES...
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General. General Post Ofie,
hongkong, 23rd A bgnat, 1870;
It is berahy notified that, pending the com pletion of negcorations now being carried on with the Italian Post Office, under, wbied it is THM Steamship "JAPAN," will leave proposed to establish a regular exchange of Hongkong for Ban Francisco via Toko-direct Mails between Hongkong and the Con- hame on FRIDAY, the 12th of January next, tinent of Europe via Brindisi, Lattern for the at 3 o'clock FM, taking Punsangers. Maila Continent forwarded by Brish Mati Packet. and Freight, for the United States, Canada, when specially iddressed Brindisi, will be Central and South America, and Europe. | sent in the Mails for the uzitish Post Office at A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang-Alexandria, puid "to at place culy, whence ha via the Inland Sea Porte, about ea no date, they will be forward a Brindisi, as directed: and make close cannaotion as Yokohams.
The postage, whichst be paid in advance The " JAPAN" will be dne at San Frau- 12 cents per à-vnica da Leltars, one penny. Disco Febrany 13th, 1872, whence daily Fason such Newspaper or Price Current, and six senger trains and daily Freight trains are cents for each four canese on Book Packete end run over the Central and Union Pacific Rails Fuckets of Patterns, and such correspondence road Lines for New York and for all the is able to a further charge on delivery. principal cities in the interior and upon the
F. W. MITCHELL, The time between Sau Atlantic Seaboard.
Postmaster General. Francisco and New York by First-class Pas General Post Office, songer trains is aix days end twenty hours; Hongkong, 12th July, 1871.
WB-Every description of Wernhaadise supplied on the Captain Tawrence, will have quick dispatch and the distance 9,312 mites.
AS 931
mont Elberal term. IMPORTANT NOTICE."
No change at present. Bank Shares are steady with small males at TT is hereby notified that the interest, and quotations Fire Shares are weaker sales of connexion of Menare. LD WING ORGON Hongkong bare been made at $575, China at and Lo To Yow, with the undersigned fra in machinery, photography, telegraphy, and in $187, and Vistorias at $153. There exists a deceased from the 1st of May, 1871, and that the Acianos generally, which the rapid advance of mand for ateamboats at 40 to 40 per cent pre-ondersigned will not bold himself, RESPON. foreign relations has imposed upon them, are mim. Chins and Japans are weak at The 205SIBLE for any debts, whatever contracted by bere given in extenso. Each and every word is WINES "AND_ pershare for cash, with sales at Tle, 210 for end the said Lo WING Choon and La Ya Tow of fully illustrated and explained, forming exer- of February. Shanghai Steam Navization are the TYE SENG HOS. somewhat firmar, with buyers at Tix. 188 to
LO KEE SENÓ,
199, oseb. Docks are quite neglected. There is ewall enquiry for Pier. Shares at quotationa
8m 1999 Singapara, 1st August, 1871
“་་་་་་ CALIFORNIA SEEDS.
Os, Leados.---
EXCHANGE.
Bank Bills, at 50 days' sight,..... ́Bank Bill, at 6 months' sight, dGA Credits, at 3 moutha' sight ....... 45 Doonantury Bills, at 6monthe
4/0
Bank Bille on demand, 4734.
On AEW YORK-
Private, & mouths' sight..........
· €) ROMDAY.-Bank, 3 days' eight 2214
ÖR CALCUTTA -Bank,3 days' sight. 221.
·OR SHANGRAL.***
nk, 3 days" sight.....
Babk, 15 dɛys sight.....
721
· Private, 30 days' sight..
SHARES. Hongkong Bank Bhares, Old–84 te 65 per
cent. premium. Hongkong Bank Bhares, New-8 pur cent.
preinin Usion Insurance Society of Canton, now shares
-$1,500 per share premios,
[J 14
SPIRITS. TOD HEATLY & Ca, WINE MERCH AFTS, eises for students of a most instructive nature,
ADELFAL, LONDON Both the Court and Panti pronuncstions ara given, the accente being carefully marked on Having load their Indien gesels, and decided to Ship
DELY TO THE TRADE, the best principle bitberto attained. The typo and no longer to Consign for Hele upon their own ac
for the abare port.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & O... tf 2117 Hongkong, 9th December, 1871.
FOR NEW YORK. THE A1 American Ship
*RINGLEADER,"
Hamblin, Master, will load at Whampoa and
and bas room for a limited amount of Qargo,
For Freight, apply to
The Silver Palace Sleeping Cara are run It is hereby notified that arrangements bare through on these trains, making Drawing Room been completed under which correspondence Cars by day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and from Hongkong may be Forwarded to Nagasaki. aro of the latest and best American patters, vit Shanghai, and to Hiego vik Yokohama, by being unexcalled for comfort and convenience. United Crates Mail Packets, and that Letters At New York, Passengers have selection of for Hongkong and places beyond Hongkong, various lines of Steamere, to England, Frence may be forwarded from Nagasaki and Hiogo and Germany.
by means of the Unitedstates Packste viš
HE Subscriber offers for Sale a fine and fall/graphy displays the success of an attempt to count, or to Ship to Private Indivils, are prepared to this, ant hire immediate despatch as above, ismed för transportation to. Tokobama and respondence is four cents for each balf-oprica
arentment of Seeds of
CALIFORNIA TREES AND PLANTS. Also, R general assortment of VKOETABLE, FLOWER AND GRASS EREDU,
DUTCH AND JAPAN BULES, FLOWERING PLANTS,
BARUES, FRUIT TAPES, &C.
E. E. MOORE,
At the OLD STAND
TAXCATION.
make the Chinese and English type sorrespond exorate Trade Orders upon very favourable tiran.
the size of body, thereby effecting a vasi Paron Lar and were information Urer Ar conomy of space, achieving a clearnema pot previously attained, and dispersing with those--MAILY & Bottled-Wise and Spirits,
will in futur be protected by a vast margins and rammut space which have
PATENT TRADE MARK CÁPSVER, beretofore characterized Chinese publications.
daly registered, Bhaving their Signatarė. The scope of the work is en great, and its 490 1886) Trial Shipmanale are jaggested. atilitarian purposes so complete, that a re- JOYCE'S SPOSTING AMMUNITION. ference to ita paga enables a person who
Estaldialed 1820. understand English to communicate efectively
BUSSELL & Co.
if 2112 Hongkong, Sib Desnubor, 1871.
FOR NEW YORK, VHE A 1 German Barque
{Nov.
THE A
· FREDERICK JOYOD & C2. $25, Washington St., San Francisco, California, with untives, who understand nothing but Obi- 2m 2087] Now Catalogues ready. Des. 6 ncge. In this respect the work will be found INVITE the attention of Sportsmen to the following Ammunition, of the best quality, A NEW HAT for Civilians has been intro indispensable to all Emropeana raelding now in general throngbout Angisad, India, and the
dnced by J. ELLWOOD & Bows, sale China, and to the natives themselves it ex-Colonice Trenton,
Patentoes, and Manufacturer of the ATF plains subjects faily, with which very few in JoyOE'S TREBLE WATERPROOF CENTRAL HAMBER HELME18, which are anivereaily acknow. deed a thom are perfectly sognainted. To
FIRE PERCUSSION CAPE, edged we so grote boo by all midents in hos climates, parties resident in England and interested in Chemically-prepared Cloth and Pelt Gun Wedding, Car The New Hah has the advantage of the A Chamber China it cannot bat bo in aluable oocionally.tridge Case of Buperior quality for Breech-Lading Guns,
rinciple, combined with greater oxpabilition of adapting
| Wire Cartridges for Júling Game at kung dûtenver, It comprises upwards of two thousa large AD BYERY DESCRIPTION OF STORTING steelf to the forms of the bond than any has hitherto in
has, being at the sage bure mest in appearance and very quarto page.
ANMUNITION, tight in wonghi. J. Bawood & Bows are also Bols Manufactures of the Indian Eegalation Cork Kalmeta
without Jadia-lubber.
Matrubicumy-s, Út, Charistia St., BlackHare, 9.1. I saple Rooms-08, Grachurch Street, R. London.
551 2119
July 1
TRUBNER & Co., 60, PATERNOSTER BOW; W. H. BELI, "DAILY FREJS" UFFICE, HONGKONG,
Sold by all Ganmal za and Dealers in Gunpowder. FREDEF UK JOYCE & 10%,
Patent and Manfacturers,
57. UFFER 1 JAMES STERET, LO DUS 18.1461)
Through Fiskets and Bill of Lading are Shanghai and Yokohama reelectively,
The rates of portage ohar, cable cu such bar olber Japan Ports, and San Francisco, for the Overland Railroad, and to Europe by contesting Letters, two cents on each Newspaper, and two cents on euch two ounces of Books and Lines, of Stumiera. The Overland Railroad Packets of Samples of Marchandize, in addition Companies Gunrantes 12 days time for Silk and
18 days for Tous and General Merchandise, to the Batea specified in the Table of Rates of
Postage at premans in force. between San Francisco and New Tork.
F.N. MITCHELL," Favorable arrangements have been made for
Postmasters Generali Through Puesengers and Freight to America General Post O will load at this and Wasmpos, and have in. from Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, and
Hongkong, 36th January, 1871. from Brutor, Amoy and Foschow, For Freight, apply to mediate despatch for the abure port.
"JOHANN CARE,”
OLYPHANT & Co. tf 2055 Hongkong. 30th November 1871. FOR DUNEDIN (NZ) AZAL.
To follow the Whirlwind). HEA1 British Clipper-barque
THE
"LADY TURNER.**
Return Pauage Tickets inated at a reduction
It having been found pecessary ta elang of 207, on regular rates. •
color of the 30 Cent Postige Stump," Vaice and eight of Parcel Packages re-notified the the new color Sp quired; all Pogus should be marked to ad- brought inte on the 14eb anese in fall,
Stalope of the old color already. No Freight regaival after, noon of the 11th course, banvailable forthe payment prox. No Parcel Packages received after & F..
medy,
but no further issue of the old 30 ce
will he made frous thin (ffice after in For further information as to Puesage or instant, or from the Postal Agracinaja Capt. Fincot, baring the greater portion of hor Cargo engaged, will have a quick despatch Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company. Parts of China and Jalap after the Blevin for the above purt.
For Freight or Passage, amply to
ROZARIO & D6, if 2014 Hongkong, 21st November, 1871.
Praya We
T. A. HARRIS,
Hongkong, December 12th, 1971,
F. W.MITORELLETÍ Postmaster G General Post Office,
Hongkong, 10th August, 1871”