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impolitie as regards the public service. Tho President remarked that the Court had nothing to do with that; the witness was worn to tell tha trath, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, unions it should criminato kimself. The Judge Advocate said he had only told the wit
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WEDKRSDAY, Nov. 15th, "Preponfations from Eba officers of the lute fo- perial Guard, and on the part of many of the inhabitants of Paris, were made to the ex-ness what was the law of the land, and conta give chuptor and veree for it. The President M. Shansfell yesterday received a deputa-doubted whether the law of the Innd was nk it tion of the inhabitants of Hampstond, who re- was stated. The matter then dropped.. Wi presented to the right bon gontions the ex- linm Owen. assistant master shipwright, who pediency of removing the Swall-por Hospital acted as foreman at Deremport in 1864, and from that neighbourhood. Mr. Stansfeld point- James Alexander Bell, the diver on bosed the
SAN FRANCISCO... ed out that he had no power to mder the reme- Megara, were subsequently examined. val of the hospital, and suggested that a writion) The bearing of the Tigh: orne onra wan again SPORE PANG & CALOUTTA JChina (str.).... statement abould be laid before the Metropoli-proceeded with yesterday. The witnesses all SINGAPORE ed were Mra Ann Noble, wife of the farm bai- MANILA....... tan Asylums Board.
Anoit or deputation which waited upon Mr. lift at Tickborne, Mr. Benry Noble, her bus- Stamfeld yesterday, was one from the Metro band, the Row Thotuna Meyrick, a Catholic YOKOHAMA.. politan Asylame Board. The members main-priest in Bristol, who had known Roger Tiot. SHANGWAL..
Do fained that their body ought not to be called borne many years ago, and was with him at upon to provide or superintend abolera bos Stouyhurst; Mra, Fleanor Smith, whose late FOOCHOW pitals in London, should there he az outbreak' husband was bailiff to a former baronet: Mr.SWATOW, AMOY& FOOUNOW Donglas (str.). of that opidemic. The right hon. gentleuna Jane Howleston, who had been acqeninted aid his impression was that in each union. with Roger in bin carlier years; Mr. Williams and perhaps in every parish, provising should Cooper, a resident at Alresford; and Mr. Wil- ba mile against the spread of aliolera. There a Bailey, landlord of the Amobor Inn at abould be some supervision by a central autho- Rockley, The whole of these sworo positively rity, and the Local Metropolis Bound would be to the identification of the simimaut as Roger willing to ĉi-cuss with the Asyloms Board any Tialborne During the day, in answer to a measures which might be considered necessary question from the judge, Berjonat Ballanting
Jear of offer.
Da.
For Sale.
VICTORIA
EXCHANGE;
SAYLE & Co,
WAREHOUSEMEN, Solicit inspection of the uzaleraentioned Goods
for their Autumn and Winter Seuson.
Black and Blue BROAD CLOTAS MELTONS, BEAVERS, WITNEYS AND
NAPS..
314 and 614 Tweed COATINGS. Silk and Wool COATINGS,
A meeting of the Court of Aldermen wie Fenid he could not say when this class of witnesses held yesterday, at which the new Lord Mayor would be erbauetód. It was impossible for presided. On the motion of Sir James Duke, him to limit his case, and ne long as he had re- seconded by Alderman Sidney, a complimen- spectable witnesses us to identity ho was bound SILK MERCERS, TAILORS, & GENERAL tary vote of thanks was passed to the laẫu Chief | in call them, "Then,” said the. Lord Chief Magistrale, Alderaan Dakin, for the energy Justice, you have no idon when your once will and public spirit manifreted by bias during his end." Not the least," replied the learned ser. jeant. The hearing now atanda adjourned until Mr. Barnaby, President of the Connell of Monday next. Construction, was again oxamined before the The November scesione of the Central Cri Megara Court-martial yesterday. In the overseminal Court begins on Monday nort. It is of his evidence a report of the late Chief Con-understood that a postponement of the Bev. J. structor of tae Nary was read, dated July, S. Watson's trial on the charge of mardor will 1868, in which he stated that, after being rabe naked for, and that when it takes place tho paired, the ship might remain St for service plea put forward for the defonce will be due fól during 18 months or two years. The plates inanity. between wind and water all round the varsal were very this; and although it was considered that the ship. if requiret, might be need for temporary sorrico, the officials were of opinion that she would shortly require to be doubled in
The P. & O. steamship Pekin reports loft the parts med. The phisee referred to were Southampton on November 24th, with H. M. never doabled or removed. Witnces believed mails, and arrived ut Port Said on 7th Dev that not more than two or three of the plates Sacz on the 12th, Adon on the 17th, Gallo on. were replaced by per vue. When asked whethe 29th, Penang on the 4th Jannury, and Sin, ther the survey of April, 1970, was so thorough gaporeon the 7th.arriving in Hongkong at 2.30 s to the slup's worthiness. Mr. Barnaby, of the 13th Jan, experienced N.E, and declined to give un opinion. George Bridges, actorly winds up the Chias Sas, moderate but carpenter of the Megan, was afterwards regal at times misty and rainy till arrival. ed. The court again adjourned,
Upon the application of the Solicitor-General for Ireland, the trial of Kelly on the obarge of shooting at the policeman Muiten with intent to murder him, has been postponed to the nett Coumission A fequest that the prisoner might be admitted to buil was refused by the Judges.
The ordinary prison_rules are not to be ap plied in the case of Mr. Pigott, proprietor of tlo Triahman, who was entented to four months' imprisonment, n Monday, by the Dublin
Commission Court,
SHIPPING REPORTS. (Continued from the let Pago)
The British atcamer Povist reports left: Ton don on 12th November, Portsmouth on the 22nd, Port Said on 5th December, Saez on the 8th, Aden on the 15th, Galle on the 25th, and Sin. gapore on 2nd January. From the latter port had light winds and blondy wasther through.
out.
Black and Blue DIAGONALS, of the noweet styles.
Fancy VESTINGS.
A choice selection of CLOTES, in auit lengths only.
PAJAMAS and DRESSING GOWNS.
Gentlemen's HOSIERY,
in Cotton, Merino or Lambswool,
Hongkong Butterfield & Swire, Hongkang Gibb, Livingston & Co... W. Norcross. Hongkong Vogel, Hagedorn & Co..
Hangkeng Olyphant & Co..
On orabont the 18th inst. On the 17th inst.at noon.
About middle of January.
Quick dispatch.
Hongkong Russell & O......
Quick dispatch.
Gurdner
Hongkong David Saucon, Sone & Co......On the 17th inet at
Hongkong Kessell & Co.....
Quick dispator.
GaritoCAD
ylor,
Hongkong Brandão & Co....
Quick dispatch.
Hongkong Douglas Linpaik & Co..
Quick dispatch:
flangkong Wh. Pasta & Co...
Quick dispatch.
tongkong John Bard & Co.:
Quick dispatel.
Hongkong Olyphant & Co..
¡¡Burkitt
Toppin
Hongkong Wm. Pastu & Co... Hongkong Douglas Laprak de Cơ...
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Intruations.
ORIENTAL HOTEL
BOWLING ALLEYS.
Proprieter J. BAYNES,
Winos and Spirits of the best quality only," tf 1726 Hongkong. 11th October, 1871
NOTICE.
undersigned, Sweet-meat Shop.
The bea, established at Dealers for number of years, and ice have no other branch 8p.m.olsewhere than the one established in this City.
„Quick dispatch.
To-morrow, at 8 A.K..
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR MANILA (direct),
100 CASES, each dowon Quarts, Fine Des EE Steamship ****
Bert CLARET.
55 Canes, buch I dozen Quarts, Fine Pale Dry SHERRY.
SANDER & Co. + 2174 Hongkong, 19th December, 1871. FOR SALE. CASES CHAMPAGNE, L. Avery &
do.
22 Fib
20 028
60
40
15
OLARDT, St. Emilión. COGNAC ABSINTHE. MARESOHINO..
HESSE & Co. 3m 2207 Hongkong, 23rd December, 1871.
JANDE TENNENTS ALE and
PORTER.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS'
Morchant Navy Navy BoBed
Long Flax
Crown
CANVAS.
ARNHOLD," KARBERG & Co. tf 1130- Hongkong. 11th May, 1887.
Comprising SOCKS, UNDER VESTS, and THE TOURIST'S GUIDE
PANTS.
Cardigan JACKETS and VESTS.
Cotton and Linen SHEETINGS. Dansk NAPKINS and CLOTHS, all sizes, LONG CLOTH and CRIMEAN SHIRTS, all qualities.
The New Twill Oxford SHIRT.
TIES and
The Siam bark Evening Star yoporte left Che. The latest styles in rande up
SOARES. foo on 3rd January, and experienced Baatorly winds and rain the first part of pamage, then Northerly wind and thick weather, aud lattor part EN.E. and fine weather to this post.
Line and Paper COLLARS.
Bilk, Cotton, and Waǝl-MUFØLERS. YELT HATS, in Black, Drab and Brown, Drib Felt and Black Paris HATS. UMBRELLAS and WALKING STICKA.
The British ship Isles of the South reports left the Downs August 13th, eneonatered some beary winds outside the channel, carried
SOAP and PERFUMERY: "wayhibbeom, foretapinast, foretopsail yard, and maintopgallantmus, pat back to Falmouth to
TAILORING in all its brauches, under the repair damage; left again on the 31st August; and crossed the Equator on the 2nd September; superintendence of experienced CUTTERS. Cape of Gond Hope on the 20th experienced very variable winds and weather running down
Our FURNISHING DEPARTMENT con- the enating; medo Sandal Wood-Island-on-thetains the largest and beat unsorted STOCK we 8th Nov., had very light winds, mostly easterly, among the lands till outside Gilolo Puzsugo; on the 23rd Doc., then alus ant light aira, Northeasterly, to the Fellow stands on the 5th January got the N.E. noua, very light and fine weather all the way to Hongkong, r rived on the 14th spoke the British bark Italy, 136 days front Newport -Stanghai, in lat. 5.32 ., long. 125.87 B.
The Tichborne Baronetcy case was again resumed yesterday, wben additional evidence of identification was called on the side of the claimant. The witosasen were Captain Jacob Sankey, B.N. who knew Roger Tichborne when be pas quarters at Clonmel: Mr. James Holmes, formerly a private in the 6th Dragoon Guardar. Henry Mamlini, handmaster of the giuont; Dr. David Leslie, who often dined with Tichborns when he was in the army Patrick Barry, who wna once in the Carshis eers? Mr. R. 11. Coben, who had frequent opportunities of asing Tichborne when a cornet in the Drugona; Mr. J. P. Linder, who bad been farrior in the Troop of the regiment; Mr. J. Macke, she of the Carabineers: Martin Burks, a commissionaire; Mr. Timothy Murke, uw zergeant in the Sherwood Rax Fem and Mr. 11. M Powell, formerly Ruger A letter in the Jrammal du Havre states that the Miniator of Public Works in France as tulen into consideration the plan for providing better accommodation for the passenger tralic between Dover and Calsis, by mess of large steamers capable of carrying on their decks two railway traing of fifteen carriages each. It of the drug market daring the last two days. i proposed that there stunnere abould be 436 fort long and 46 feet wide, and that a port in which they might inter at any bour of the tita should be construciol a little to the east of Ca- lais. This part or dick is to be connected with the shore by an iron bridge. The journey from Calais to Dover would be performed, it is es tmnted, in an hour and ten minutes
music
Advises from Rome state that great anzisty bas boen felt there owing to the rise of the Tibor, and the fears that so inondation would tako place. The municipal authorities display ed great sluerity in providing against the Direatened calamity, aut the soldiers of the garrison were kept in readiness to render any servics that might be required. Rain hað, however, ceased to fall, and as the river no longer rose it was considered that for the pre- sent the danger we over. Telegrams were continually sent to King Victor Emmanuel sød Prince Hamtart, who both intended to proceed
at ones to Rone had the inundation occurred.
Count Beust had an audience of the Emperor Francis Joseph on Monday. Yesterday Donut Andrasy and Count Leagay took the neual oatha on assuming their new offices. The order
of the Grand Cross of St. Stephen has been conferred on Conal Apponyi, the Austrian Ambassador in London.
(Standard)
COMMERCIAL INTELLISENOC.
JANUARY 15TH, MORNING. There is not been much obange in the tone The following are the rating prices-Patn $6623 3685; Benares, 94821 to $65; Malwa, 3625 to $660, on curl and aredit terms The steamer Pekin has brought 1,325 obesta Malwa, 455 obesta Putus, and 105 chests Henares opiums.
SHAREN Hongkong Bank Sharon, Old-50 per sent..
parenza.
have ever offered, comprialcy:
Tugsitry, Brussell' and Velvet Pile CARPET
RUGS to match the above.
Hearth RUGS and Sofa CARPETS. Printed FELTS, in squares or by the yard. DAMASKS and REPS, in the leading colore A large asortment of FRINGES and
TRIMMINGS. Embroidered, Printed and Velvet Pile TABLE COVERS.
Taco
Coir MATS and MATTING. FLOOR CLOTHS. Mahogany and Brass Cornice FOLES. White and Colored BLANKETS. Bed QUITAS. CURTAINS and ANTT-MACASSARS,
Bider Dowu QUILTS. Carriage and Travelling RCGS. PORTMANTEAUBA
Hongkong Bank Shares, New-57 pur cent.
premium. Union Inmarsace Society of Chaton, new sharex Fur Tadieo Advertisemeni so To-morrow'e Issus.
-$1,500 per share premium,
China Traders Insurance Company's Starca-
$2,000 per share premium, ex div.. Chian and Japan Marine Insurance-Tis. 105
per share premium. Chiness Insurance Company.-$100 per share
premiam,
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Shares
$300 per aliare, premium, China Fire Insurance Company's Shinres-$64
per share, premium. Victona Fire hisurance Company's Source-
$58 per share, premium. Hongkong and Whanpon Dock Company's
Shares-27 per cent discount. Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboat
Co.'s Shares-41 per cent, premium.
We learn from Paris that the disarmament Shaugtai Steaza Navigation (opany-Tis, 182
of the National Guard will be concluded by the)
per share.
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, Corner of Nankin und Sacohuen Road,
SHANGHAL.'.
FOR SALE,
I AM PA
-- REIMS,
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN,
in Ouses of 9 doa Quarls, I doz, Quarts, and, 2 Joz, Pints. SANDER & Co.,
Bole Agoute for Cliana, Japan and Manila,
iP 2151 Hongkong, 15th December. 1871.
FOR SALE.
and of the present month. The trial of the Chin Sea, Saigon, and Straits SteamshinNES HP. Horizontal Steam ENGINE,
prisoners implicated in the murders of the Generals was continued yesterday. It is stated that the Government intend to propose to the Assembly the shortening of the forms of pro ocdure against the remaining 20,000 Com- wuniet prison/re.
A motion for a vote of censure on the Spanish Ministry has been laid before the Curtce, and ordered by that body to be taken into consi- deration. The motion is signed by the De mocratic Progressists,
A decres has been issued by the Sultan ordor ing that all the roads and rivers of the Turkish Empire shall be rendered it for traffio. The ekolera, we are carry to learn, is rather on the increase in Constantinople. Hitherto it bat baeu confined to certain parts of the city, but isolated cases are now appearing all over the espital and Sevirons. Thirty-three out of the 703 porsone who compose the English outorg bare died from the disena.
The bank olerka of England, to the anaber of 13,880, presented yesterday a testimonis to Sir John Lubbock, M.P, in acknowledgment of his services as the author of the Bank Hon- day bot. Although the subscription was limited to small sums, eacngh was raised to found two scholarships, one at the City of London School, and the other at the grammar School at Maidstone, of which borough the bon baromet is sae of the representatives in Parlia met
Company 5 per cent, discount. Chins and Straits Staam Navigation Com-
pany-25 per cent, discount. Hongkong Gas Company's Shares-303 per
share ex div.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-60 per
cent, discount. Hongkong Distillery Company-5 per cent.
nominal.
Indo-Chineer Sugar Company-818 per aliare
discount.
Hongkong Pier and Godown Company-810
to 9 per shure discount.
ON LONDON..
EXCHANGE.
with Boiler and Mountings, complote. Two Albion PRINTING PRESSES. "One Columbian
do
One large Blotting MACHINE, A Radial Drilling MACHINE, Ono Orab WINCH.
One Self-nating SAW BENOH complote, with one Saw
For particular, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & if 894 Honickong, 24th May, 1871, VATHAMU HRANDY in 1 ñoz, 38828.
SHERRY 3 PORT
CLARET...
HIRLEY & Co. MONTILLADO, per 1 doz. Cass 819 Bank Bills. 41.6 ipgptbs' sight, 141 to 4 A. PALE SHERRY,
99
Bank Bills, ut 30 days' sight....442 to 4/4)
Credits, at 6 raouths' sight..... 45. Documentary Billë, atñmontja"
sight.................
Bank Billa on demand, ......... 434 ON NEW YORK
Private, 5 months' sight.....
ON BOMBAY Bank, 3 days' eight 2101 to 919) ON CALCUTTA, -Bank,3 diyə'sight 2193 to 279 ON SHANGHA1****
Bank, 3 days' sigbt.............
Bonk 15 days sight.....
Privata, 30 days' sight..
72
William Anthony, the young man charged with actting fire to a surprisingly largo nem, ber of buildinga of various kinda for the sole purpose of cutaining the half-crown paid for mow-int to Oanton merchant, being the first to convey an alarm to the fire stations, was brought up yesterday on remsadmow-tes to Canton inerchan
SALEB On January 131, 1822--
As reported by Chinese. Green Peas, 2,000 picule, at $2.3%, by Ewoog
White Beans, 1,000 picats, at 33.58, by Kwong.
Superior MEDOC,
33
Superior ST. JULIEN:... Sparkling MOSELLE,.... G.H. Mum's CHAMPAGNE, 1 BRANDY, $5 to $12,
77
: 86
210
$14
$15
REYNOLDS &
if 1679 Hongkong, 2nd October, 1871.
READY. ÀO.W
***INTERIAL QUARTO,, ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY
PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.
- WITH THE
An ANGLO-URINE DICTIONAGY, published at the Daily Brees Qubice, Hongkong.
Uts scope and practical service this Work
at the Thames Police Court. It was stated White Sugar, 100 bags, at $6.50, by Kwongotande unrivalled.. All tee new words that the number of charges were now no fewor man-wo to travelling merchant,
an 114, and tint the amount of property destroyed wascuurmous. The evidence taken mes inted to a fire at Murrell's coal wharf, et Rateliti, on the 30th of April, by which all the promises were destroyed, and the firesoffices muleted in no casa anm for the damage tlms £9,000. The 'case was proved, and the proceedings ad. journed until the 32nd mat.
(Daily Newo.)
TOURS!AY, 'Nov, 16, Mr. Disruell was yesterday returned us Lord llector of Glasgow University by a majority of 134 orer Mr. Ruskin.
Lord Liebfeld yesterday presided over a con. ferquee of shairmen and vice-chairmen' of Boards of Guurdissa, whose object it was to bring together those who are interested in Pour-law administration for the purpose of die-
jeet of a paper by the Ror. Séptimos. Hansard,
Hongkong merchant.
REDUCED PRICE $1.
Containing the names of all the Articles Trade, objects of Natural History, FarnarG &c., &c., with the Pati, and Mandarin Promm cialīdzi.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR 22 tho Chinese Language, in two Parts,
The Daily Presa Offien,
FOR SALE. ALFRED MORTON'S
CLARET,
SUPERIOR BREAKFAST
85 à 365 Apply to **YOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.,
Sole Agents
1ua 75]:
FOR SALE. ALBRED MORTON'S UFER OR BRANDIES,
at 331 to 6 per case Apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORN & Co... 1m 783
Bole Agerde. DOLLS! DOLLS!! DOLLS 111,
A SPLENDID Solection of DOLLS, band-
*
somely dressed. Inspection is invited.
LANE, GRAWFORD & Co. 1m 67 Hongkong, 9th January, 1872.
ERLING COAL "bains good fire for
Small Engine DoBars and House requiring to purebase retailing quantities please hold FireplRoca, at noderate prices. Persona
apply to
WINGSHIN, HOPKDE & Co., No.. 20, Fraya West, near the Gnawarks. 1w 90 Hongkong, 12th January, 1872.
TO LAT. COMMODIOUS HOUSE, No.23, sitantet), yn Elgin Street. Possession can be ob- tained from 10th January. Apply to
D. NOWRUJEE & Co., Opposite to ORIENTAL BANI. 23. Hongkong; fed January, 1872..
TO LET,
With possesion on 1st January, THE PREMISES in Queen's Road, new in
the occupation of Meusra. SCHELLHASH Oo. Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. tE 7 Hongkong, lat. January, 1872.
TO LET,
"SUNSHINE" Captain Taylor, to arrive from "Amoy about Tuesday, the 18th inst, will meet with quick despatch for the alkowe Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPЕAIK A Co. tr 92 Hongkong, 13th Jaxuary, 1872. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
THE Steamer
TH
CALCUTTA,
* CHINA." Japtain Gardner, will tenro for the abore porta o WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant, at 2 PM,
Despatches will close at 1.30-2.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, BONS & Va 8371 Hongkong, 10th January, 1872 ~ FOR LONDONgeia SUEZ CANAL,
THE O. S. 8. Co.'s amabip
“NESTOR,"
will be dispatched on or abõa 18th inst.
For Passage, apply to
די י-
BUTTERFIELD &.SWIRE,
Post-Ofice Notifications.
A mati will close
For Manila-Por Nuevo Constante, at 3,30 P.M. to-day, the 15th instant.
For Swatow, Amoy, and Feochow.-Per Dougins, at 7:30 AM, to-morrow, the 10th inst.
Für Singapore, Ponang, and Calett-Per Judian Mail Packet Historia, on Wedaceday... the 17th instant, at 1.90 r..
For Singapore, Penang, and Calouth-Per Indian Mail Packet China, on Wainasday, the 17th instant, at 1.30 P...
For Manila. Per Bunia Ana, on Wodoosday,
For Shanghai-Per Tekin, on Wednesday,
The seocess of this most delicioas nad aarival-the 171 instant, at 8.30 P.M. led Preserves has caused, come impndout and evil disposed poreons at Hongkong and Macas the 17th instant, at 3.86 P.M. (who are eager to obtain money by illegal menus), to apply the name of "CHY LOONG" to their own inferior Goods. Thoa the Public in pheated; but what goud will be to the evil diapened who will be punished by the visitation of God The Public nra, therefore, requested to hand their orders direct to our establishment
at Canton, Honam, and this is the only way in which they can obtain our dentine Goods,
OHY LOONG,.. Stocet-meat Dealers Shop, Canton, 6m 1854 Canton, 30th October, 1871-
NOTICE
FHE three lots of Ground formerly belong Ting to DENT & 09, and situate on the
western suburbs of Canton, in the Rear of the Shameen site, behind the Chom Mo Lan, and at the entrance of the Bai Lau Lano, in front of Tai Ping Tong, have, through Messrv. CALM WELL & BRIMERON, Hongkong, solicitora, been absolutely unsigned to the Yow We Toxe, The barguin zaoney was paid on the 18th day of November, and a proper deed of assignment will be shortly executed by Dent's Trustees.. The under kass formerly held by G CHONG On has been engelled, and the Yow Wo Tong are the sole possessors of the property.
HOUSE
TOW WO TONG.
2m 2015 Hongkong, 20th Norambor, 1871. A. MILLAR & DO FOUSE, SHIP AND STEAMBOAT
PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS. No. 1, Queen's Road East,and Nullah LanAS, Opposite E.M. Naval Dock Yard,
If 987 Hongkong, 1st March, 1871.
NOW READY-
Agents.SEHOLD COMPANION
STUDENTS FIRST ASSISTANT,
10 73 Hongkong, 10th January, 1879.
FOR FOOCHOW.
THE British Steamer
"ODESSA," Burkitt, Master, abortly expeste from Wha Fron, will load as above, and have quick dea Paleb.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
WE PUSTAU & Co.,
AND...
By Dr. DEVAN, with many Additions, Correo tions, and Dr. WILLIAMe' Ürthography.
PATOR: Ia Paper Wrappers, Nantly Bound.....
Amily at the Daily Preza Offirm
...$1.50
92.00
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, FOINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, Agenta. | BRINDISI, MARSEILLES, OTHER
MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, AND
SOUTHAMPTON; .
£180, BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA,
tt 2952 Hongkong. 30th December, 1871.
FOR SHANGHAL THE British Stomer
THE
"TEVIOT,"
shortly expected, will have quick despatch as
abovo
This atcacior has splendid Accommodation for pawengera.
For Froight or Fausige, apply to
JOHN BURD & Co. tf 2180 Hongkong, 26th December, 1877. FOR SINGAPORE, THE A 1 British Brig
THE
"CEARA"
will have immediato despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. # 80 Hongkong, 12th Jannery, 1872.
Spanish Barquo
FOR MANILA.
SANTA ANA," Gavito, Master, will have immediate for the above Port.
NAVIGATION
|
MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET"
Tho English Contract Packet "BMEU," will be disputobed with the van Mails for Buruge.de..on THURSDAY, the 25th inst at noon.
Money Orders on any of the Money Order
untilă PM, on the 24th instant.
Offices in the United Kingdom will be grouted
The Post-Office will be open until 6 P.B. on the 24th inatiat.
Letters, do may be posted during the night in the box loft open for their reception.
Letters for registration will be received antil
10 AM. on the 2555 instant.
25th instant, withrit late fee.
Letters may be posted until 30 .. on the.
instant will not be forwarded waters the Letters posted after 10 am on the 25th Tate as of 18 conte each as well as the postagu is paid.
The Incest time for posting Letters at this Offer is 11 ... and for Newspapers, Books, or Patturus 10 am, on the 25th instant.
Late letters (but Letters only) addressed to the United Kingdom wit Brindisi, or to Sin gapore, may be posted on board the Packet from 11.80 M. to the time of sailing, en pay. ment of a late Bes of 48 conts ench in addition to the postage...
General Post-Offed,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
longkong, 12th January, 1873.
MAILS BY THE "FRENCH PACKER"
The French Mail Packet CAMBODGE" will be dispatched on THURSDAY, the 18th instaul, at down, with the Maile-
TuSamoa, Singapore, Point de Galle, India, Aden, Seychelles, Reunion and Mearitas, Suez, Alamandris, France and other Continental States (in a closed mail to France), and to and through the United Kingdom via Marieilles.
Letter for Registration will be received until 10 A., on the 18th instant.
The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letters, Newspapore, Books, &da, nokil 11 am, on the 18th foamut, after which no Letters can be received.
the Money Order Money Orders on any Offices in the United Kingdom will to grunted until 5 P., on the 17th instant.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Portmaster General. General Post Office,
Hongkeng, 10th January, 1879. -
THE FERINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAN
It is hereby notified that henceformurd the COMPANY'S Steamship EMCU Captain W. C. ANGOTE, wish following Bates of Postage will be charged Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and upon Carreepondence forwarded from Hong. Cargo, will leave this for the above placca on king, or any of the British Post Office Agensies in China and Japan, by BEITION MAIL THURSDAY, the 25th January, at noon,
Cargo will be received on board until noon, PACKETS, viá Brindisi, to the undermentioned Specic and Parvole at the office until 2 P., on Countries, viz. the 24th idea.
FOR A SEITLE.
For Farticulars regarding Freight and Fas- Buge, apply at the P. & 0.8. N. Oo,'s Offico, Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PAČKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
A Writton Declaration of the Content
and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government,” and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Company's Agente, with the Bills of Lading or with Parcols; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the incor despatobreckness in such declaration.
For Freight or Fasange, apply to
BRANDAO & Co.. "if 62. Hongkong, 9th January, 1872,
FOR NEW YORK:
THE
I American Ship
* ELLEN MUNROD," G. W. Norcross, Master, will foaŭ here and at Whampoa, and be despatched about middle of January,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. 0184 Hongkong, 28th December, 1871.
POR SAN FBANDISCO,
TUE 1 Acerican Clipper-barque
"CAMILLA,"
The Company reserve the option of forward- ing all good abipped by their Steamers for Europ through Egypt, either by mail, or by Dumal in their own Steamers, or in vessela employed for the purpose.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions" of the Company's, Black Billy of Lading.
A. MOIVER, Superintendent, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 12th January, 1872.
"NOTICE,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERJES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANUAIS.
STEAM FOR
With immediate possession, THE Ground-floor of car Promisca facing Humprey, Master, will have early deupatol as SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT The Ground-o apply to
BANDER & Bo.. te 2204 Hongkong, 2nd Decomber, 1871. TO LET possession on the 1st January, 1872.
THAT large and commodians Family Re
sidence, LOTUS," situated in Caine Road West, with Gardens and Stabling at tuchod. Gaeand Water laid throughout.
Apply to
J. F. DA COSTA,
East Point, tf 2132 Hongkong, 11th December, 1871.
TO LET
From the let of January, 1872.
above.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. 2232 Hongkong, 8th December, 1871.
FUR NEW YORK.
A1 American Ship
"PURITAN."
DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA,
POET SAID, MARSEILLES
ALSO,
"PONDICHERY, MADEAS, CALCUTTA,
AND BOMBAY,
10% DAZBOUGE
THURSDAY, the 18th January, abnoon,
Doine, Haator, will load as Whampoa and this, and bare immediate despate as above, and has |roou for a limited smoout of cargo.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. If 2183 Hongkong, 20th Desember, 1871.
SAIL MAKING. WILLIAM DOLAN having returned to ELMONT HOUSE, at present pecupied by Wakong his reanud his business of
BE
Charles H. MORGAN, Esq. Apply to G. FALCONER" & "Co. if 2092 Hongkong, 3th December, 1871.
TO LET, Will possession on or about the 1st January,
*1872J.
coupied by the German Club. Water THE PREMISES in Wyndham Street, Dow
and Gas laid ou. Apply to
WILSON & BALWAY,
SAIL MAKING in all its branches, at his old place in Duddell Street, and solicits the patron- aga of the Public.
He bes on hand a fine assortment of 9 and 10 pance BA VINS DUOK, suitable for Boat Sails or Awnings
tf 858 Bengkong, 30th April, 1869
WANTED.
A SITUATION in a Mercantile Office or Architects, ds.
Bank at any of the Ports of China, Shang- hai or Yokohama proferable, by one who bus te 1846 Hongkong, 27th October, 1871.
greas experience as a Book-keopor; writes a good HOUSES TO LET.
band, and can undertake corresponding on bu. sinem matters.
ITOUSES With Cise, locality and terms an N various Parts of Hongkong. A list of
be soon at No. 47, Wyndham Street.
THÖS. W. BARRINGTON, 843 Hongkong, 11th Marols, 1867
TO LET THREE first-class two story GODOWNS,
Fletcher & Uo.'s old firemises, at present in oc [cupation of the Military,
Possession can be had early in February
Apply to
TURNER & Co.
tf 183 Hongking, 30th January, 1871.
--———
TO LEL.
With possession on let January, 1871,
MENKE, Esq. Bowling Alley, Cosch House,
Apply to
stalled Stable, attached. Water laid on
Apply to F. V. C., care of the Editor of the Daily Press,
# 1708 Hongkong, 6th October, 1871,
UHN SKINKER, SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA,
JOHN
Successor to Radmund Girsons & Od, Sole Agents for z Pont's Blasting and Sporting Powder, Lake Winoleater Repeating Arms and Ammunition, Superior and Pacilis Fuse Company's Bugle
Fuse,
1ly 689 April $ TAKASIMA COLLIBRY
NAGASAKI,
Cargo and Specio will be registered for Lon- don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe,
៩
Addresseŭ i
Addressed to
Italy 16 cents for each i <z Switzerland The German States, Austria.roni Belgion.............
The Netherlands..... Dentari Helgeland... Breden....... Norway... Kancin
(Ikaly
+24 2
32 "2
543
For a Newspaper For nach frur
Switzerland....................
The Geriau States, Austria... Belgium..
The Netherlands... Denmark... Heligohad..
Swede
Norway..... Russia
ar Price vences of Book
Current Baskets and
2 oto.
41
Fucketeer Patterns
6 cta
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12
The prepayment of the postage on ordinary Letters is optional,
The postage on registered Letters must be prepaid: the charge for registration being the saine sum as the postage on each Lolter,
The propayment of the postage on Newe- papers, other printed papers and Packets of Patters is compulsory,
General Post-Office,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1571.
that sonceforward the antes of Pustage, whichs It is hereby notified for general information Commandant CHAMPENOLS, with MAILS,PAS- | must be paid in advance, chargeable upon Book SENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will teave and Pattern Packets posted at Hongkong, or thie Port for the abore placca.
at goy of the British Postal Agencies in Chine and Japan, to be forwarded by the British Contract Mail Packets, to the Australinu Co- denies and New Zealand, will be as follows, TIM.:-
For n Packet not exceeding 1 subje
in weight...
2 cepts For a Packet above 1 Dance and not
exceeding 2 oCIS.. For a Pachot above 2 ounces and not
exceeding 4 ounce
*
4
Shipping arders will be granted till moon, and Cargo will be repeived on board until 4.
posie and Parcele until 9 o'clock T. on the 19th Fabtuary. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's OFea.) · Contents and value of Packages are required.
For further particulars, apply at the Com For a Packet above 4 ounces and nol
exceeding Bou...16 pany's Office.
A. CONIL,
and so on, adding 8 cents for every additional Principal Agent, | onnees or faction thereof. Hongkong, 10th January, 1878.
F. W, MITCHELL,
Postmaster Genera General Post Once,
Hongkong 16th June, 1870
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE
FROM
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIC MAIL S. §. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC
- RAILROAD COMPANIES,
In Steamship "GREAT REPUBLIC," will leswa Bongtong for Ban Francisco via Yokohama on MONDÁT, the 42th of February' and Froight, for the United States, Canada, next, at 3 o'clock P., taking Panseagere, Mails Central and South America, and Europe.
It is bereby notified for general information. that on and after the lat. August next, the Commission chargeable on Money Ordera issued upon the United Kingdom at Hongkong, ughai, and Yokohamaa will be as follows,
vix.-
15
Op scine not exceeding £2.18-dents. Above £2 and not exceeding £3,36 Above 13 and not exceeding £...54 Above £7 and not exceeding £10.73
F. WMITORELL,
Postmaster General.
General Post su
Hongkong, 15th July, 1870.
been completed under wiriot correspondence It is hereby notified that arrangements have
from Hongkong may be forwarded to Nagaanki
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang- hai, via the Inland Sea Ports, about some data. and make close connection at Yokohama.
The GREAT REPUBLIC" will be das at ris Shangbai, and to Hinga vis Yokohama, by THE Undersigned are prepared to supply San Francisco March 19th, whence daily Pag-United States Mail Packets, sed that Letters 1. Coals from the Takesin Colliery (8 foot senger irsing and daily Freight trains are for Hongsong and places beyond Hongkong,
THAT very desirabio BUNGALOW, situate
at Fokfopiwn, and knows as "BEL-ent), in quantities as required, to be delivered ran over the Central and Union Pacific Rail may be forwarded from Nugunaki and Hiege MONT" at prosent in the occupation of Jon board ship in this farbor.
road Lines for New York and for all the by us of the United States Packeta vi Note-The Specific Gravity of Taksima principal cities in the faterior and upon the Bhanghai and Yokohama respectively, Coal is 1.245, it contains 82.07. per cant. of Atlantic Seaboard. Carbon, and is admitted to be fully equal to the Francisco sud New York by First-class Pas respondence is four cents for each ball-saño
The time between Sau The rates of postage eliargeable on moh oor- best English North Country Coal for steaming senger trains in six days and twenty hours on Letters, two cents on cach Newspaper, and and all other purposes.
and the distzus 3,312 miles.
two cents on each two ounces of Books and The Silver Palace Sleeping Cars are run Pockets of Samples of Merchandize, in addition through on these traine, making Drawing Room to the Rates specified in the Table of Bates of Cars by day, and Bleeping Cart by night; and Postage at present in force.
GILMAN & Co. 1 2192 Hongkong, 17th December, 1870. TO LET. TURST-CLASS Granite GODOWNS, at
Wapoli. Apply to
ROB. S. WALKER & UD. tf 41 Hongkong. Orb January, 1871.
TO LET. TURST-CLASS Granite GODOWNS, st
GLOVER & Co. Agent in Hongkongj k
NORTON, LYALL & Co.
tt 1951 Nagasaki, Japan, October, 1870. E. R. HANDLEY,
OUSE
Ho
AND SHIP PLUMBER COPPER BMITH, BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER. (LATE PATERSON & HANDLEY), 70 F, Praya West,
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are of the latest and best American pattern, boing unexcelled for comfort and convenience,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General
At New York, Passengers have selection of General Poet Uffee. various lines of Steamers to England, France Hongkong, 16th January, 187). and Germany.
Arrangements laying hoon mado under Through Tickets and Bills of Lading are which Maila for, Isandon arriving at Suez tron |isaned for transportation to Yokobama and
which the Chinese bave of late years been com- White Sugar, 200 bags, at $5.20, by Kwong-pelled to eyin to express the numerous objects man-wo to Hongkong merobant..
in machinery, photography, telegraphy, and in White Wax, 1 piece, at $19.00, by Kwong-eience generally, which the rapid advance of wing-abún to Hongkong merchant.
foreign relations be imposed upon them, are Wheal FL 50lbe, 500 bags, at $1.55, by here given in calense, Each and every word is fally lliustrated, and explained, forming exer Kwong wing-ehun to Flongkong merchant.
Biam Fice, 1,000 ploula, at 3:.52, by Tai-los toolses for students of a most instructive nature, Bungkong merchant,
Both the Court and. Punti provunentions aró Siana Ries, 1,000 picals, at 2.45, by Tai lee to given, the accents being carefully marked Wanchai, from 12 to 80,000 picute supa-
the best principle hitherto attained. The typu While Waz, 1 piece, at $80.00, by Tai leo tography displays the success of an empt to city. Apply to Hongkong merchant,
make the Chinone and English type correspond)
other Japan Ports, and San Francisco, for the Chins by Prieute Ships will be forwarded to Black Beans, 300 picole, at 32,65, by Tai-lee a the size of body, thereby effecting a vast
Overland Railroad, and to Europe by connecting destination via Brindisi, it is hereby notified to Hongkong werebaut.
uponomy of space, achieving a clocross not
Lines of Steamers, The Overland Railroad that the rates of postage, which must be paid in Cuttlefish, 30 picula, ut $25.00, by Chiching-previously uftained, and dispensing with those
Companies Guarantes 12 days time for Silk and avanes, on correspondence addressed to tha loeng to travelling merchant.
mat margins and vacant apiece which have THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY,
18 days for Teas and General March sudice, United Kingdom to forwarded, will be as fol beretofore characterized Olínsec publications.
THE Proprietor of WING-KES Shop bega to between Bua Francisco and New York. THE Proprio Poll that is so he beca The scope of the work is so great, and its
A. S WATSON & Co.
Favorable arrangements have been made for For Laltéra tilitarian purposes so complate, that are FAMILY AND DISPENSING CHEMISTS.stablished since 1865, at Endicott's Jane, and Through Passengers and Freight to Atorica For Newspapera...
that he has always a great quantity of Beat from Calcutta, Panang and Singapore, and ference to le pages enables a penon who
By appointment), dorstands English to communicate afectively TO H.E. THE GOVERNOR AND HOUSE. COAL in store for Sale Gentlemen or Ship: from Swatow, Amoy and Foochu with natives who understand nothing but Chí mese. In this respoot the work will be found
cussion. "Out-dore Belief formed the eth G, SHIP CHANDLER,
O OIL INS
TAKU.
[Jan. 9
- und amongst those who joined in the debuta Sbipping supplied on most reasonable Terine.
were Sir Baldwin Leighon, Sir Û. Trevelyan, 9a 351 and Mr. W. H. Smith, M.P. Papers waresim road on Benefit Societies" and the Oruuize tion of Clarity.
DENT & CO.'S ESTATE,
on Claims against above Estate
of Angust next.
The Megera Court-martini waa once more A FOURTH DIVIDEND the referente resumed yesterday. Joseph Peters, fure-
an of the fitters in Ehoeraces Dockyard, and admitted by the Trustee, will be paid at their was was at Devonpart whims the hollers and Office, No. 7, Peider's Hill, on the First Day engines were put into the ship seven years ago,
At 1100 Hongkong, 27th Juna. 1871. described the course of repaire then undergcne by the Megara. Daring his examination be.
FOR SALE was told by the President that be need say no- BASKET CARRIAGE and Brown thing to criminate himself. Nor (interpored
LANE, ORAWFORD & Ge. the Judge Advocate) need you, as an offjoint of the Government, say anything which might be
A PONY, with Electroplated Hardons,
În 2:53. Hongkong, 10th December, 1871.
Next to the P. 30. Coal Store,
HONGKONG. fSept. 15.
8. E BURROWS L-BONS.
tf. 1790 Hongkong. 17th September, 1869.
tf-16817
嵗煤記榮 WING-KEE COAL SHOT.
HOLD,
D. 1841
"AND,
maators wishing to patronise him, are requested to apply at his Shop..
Ty 699 Hongkong, 24th April, 1871.
舖煙宋呂馨元廣
TH
lowe, viz. —
For Books and}]
Patterns.....
Return Passage Tickets issued at a reduction of 207, on regular ratce.
24 cents per hall ones.
8 ench..
ust exceeding loance cents.
12. 12
every additional
FW, MITCHELL,
Postinarlor Gengrai.
Hongkong, 20th Descimber, 1871... ...
Valos and weight of Parcel Packages re- quired; all Packages should be marked to ad-General Post Office, HE undersigned begs to inform the Publio dress in full.
that he be all sorts of Old CIGARS,
indispensable to all Europeans residing in TO HRE. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH. Chink, and to the batirea theinselros it ex * 1950)
(Nov. 9 plains subjects fully, with which very do To TT is parties resident in Engisad and interested in connexion of Mesars, Lo WING. CHOOK devision are perfectly acquainted.ToT is hereby notified that the interest, and thing it aannot but be in aluable oncasionally, and Lo Yi Yow, with the undersigned fra
It comprises upwarde of two thousand large ceaped from the lat of May, 1871, and that the and large boxes; best TOBACCO, and prepar- quarto page
undarsigned will not hold bûnself RESYON-TOBACCO for Sale at an agreeable prices. SIBLE for any debts, whatever contracted by For particulare, apply to [the mid Lo Wise Cxoox and Lo Yu Yow of
KWONG YUEN RING, the TTE SENG HOE
TRUBNER & Co. 60, PATERNOSTer_Row; W. H. BELL *DATET FREN" OFFICE, HOSOKONG,
HAVANA, CAVITE and MANILA, in all
·
LO KEB SENG. Cu 1300 Singapore, let August, 1971,
No. 61, Queen's Road, Next to the entrance of the Central Market, B 1464 Hongkong, 29th August, 1871,
prox. No Parcel Packages received after & 2. No Freight received after noon of the 11th
same day.
For further information on to Passage or Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company, Prays Weet.
T. A. HARRIS,
Hongkong, January 19th, 1872.
Agent.
It is hereby notified that the postage obarge. able apon Paid Letters addressed to France, will henceforward be 12 cents per quarter ounce, when formsided by French Mail Packet, and 18 cents per quarter onnos when forwarded by British Mail Pooket.
W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Generei,