THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 1972.
For Sale.
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
SAYLE & Co.,
SILK MERCERS, TAILORS, & GENERAL
WAREHOUSEMEN,'
Solicit inspection of the undermentioned foods for the Automa and Winter Suneo.
Black GLACES and GROS GRAÏNS. Self Colored and Fancy SILKS,
A large Stock of Fancy and Broche POPLINS Black and Colored Silk VELVETS. Black and Brown VELVETEENS, Fancy DRESSES, in Ropa, Sergei, Silk and Wool
MIXTURES, WINSEYS, and Printed ALPACCAS.
Wool PLAIDS, Clan Tatterns. Freno MEKINOS and LAMAS, all Colors." Black and Colored Dress TRIMMINGS; in Cotton, Mobair, Silk, and Satin. Silk and Satin BUTTONS. HABERDASHERY,
Scotch and Manchester MUSLINS.
Black and White Blond LACES. Flain and Figtred TULLES.
R LACES, of a descriptions:
LINEN SETS.
LACE SETS and SLEEVES. RIBBONS.
Ladies' and Children's HOSIERY. Irish LINENS, and LONG CLOTES,
PRINTS and BRILLIANTS.
KID GLOVES, in Black, White and Colors; Our usual make. A fresh supply morthly during the Sensat.
Cloth, Woollen and Silk GLOVES. Fancy Woollen HOSIERY, BITIS, CUFFS, Wool BOOTS, HOODS, Alexaudra JACKETS and CAPES.
Self Colored Lama SHAWLS.
Wool Square and Long SHAWLS, Ulan
Patlorus.
Cloth, Silk and Velvet JACKETS.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
BEST FUNCE SMOKING TOBACCO,
CAPORAL.”
Apply to
-: Insurances,
TANG TSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA
TION OF SHANGHAIMA
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 750,000 TAELS.
nsurances.
MANCHESTER EIRE ASSURANCE COM- PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
وبنيه
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR SHANGHÁL
T
HE Stoamakip
** SEDAN,"
Intimations.
THE HONGKONG DISPENSARY, A. D. 1841.
A. & WATSON & Co.
By appointment),
Post-Ofice Notificatious.
A mail walaloce. For Shanghai-Per. Bedan, at 430 PM, to day, the 8th instant.
POLICIES granted on, Marins Riske to all Undersigned have been appointed H W. Winter, Master, will be despatched for FAMILY AND DISPENSING OHEMISTS, por Sunshine, will be actifled shortly after the
Agents for the above Company at Hong the abava Fort TO-DAT, to 8th instunt, at 5 parts of the World, at current rates. Long, Canton, Tonchow, Shanghai, and Hun P., . In additiva to the usual Brokerage, this As- | kow, and are prepared to grant Insurences at For Freight or Passage, apply to Unsociation now returns teall policy holders OseCurrent Ratos,
third of its yearly profits on Insurance business, divided prorata to the net premium contributed.
RUSSELL & OD
Agnets.
MEDERIO DEGENLER," t 247 Hongkong, 6th February, 1872.
FOR BALE MONTILLADO, Superior SIBERY, and
PALE SHERRT, bottled by the
CLARETS, St. Julion and Medoo. Sparkling MOSELLA. OHAMPAGNE, G. H. Mumm & Co.'s 1st quality, Tetra det Do., and Carte Blanche. BRANDY, Hennessy's and VFO.P
dersigned..
· REYNOLDS &. 06.
if 100 Hongkong, Brd Januincy, 1972.
"FOR SALE, TOUR MARINE ENGINE (with Shaft, &, A about RUE. P. Nominal, suitable for Steam Lausch or small Tug Boat,
MACEWEN & Co.,
13; Quaen's Road Central. if 128 Bongkong, 18th January, 1872.
FOR BALE.
A
A MT
GNA
C VEUVE OLIOQUOT PONSARDIN,
REIMS,
in Clees of a doz. Quarta, 1 doz, Quarto, and, 2 doz. Pints, SANDER & Co. Sole Agents for China, Japan and alanila. tf 2131 Hongkong, 15th Ddogmaber, 1871. FOIL SALE.
CLARET.
100 OARES, each dozen Quarts, Fine Des 55 Cases, och 1 dozen Quarts, Fine Pale Dry
SHERRY,
JPORTER
SANDER & Co. 2174. Houghone, 19th December, 1871.
AND H. TENNENT'SALE und
DAVID CORSAR & SONS! Merchant Navy Navy Boiled Long Flax Crown
SOANVAS.
ARNHOLD. KABBERG & Co., if 1180. Honekone. 11th Mar, 1867. NATHAM'S BRANDY in 1. Quż, cásca.
SHERRY PORT OLARET
BILLEY 6. .
FOR SALE.
1900 CASES beet PORTLAND CEMENT,
just, lended. Apply to
FREDERIC DEGENAER, tf-215 Fongkong, 31st January, 1872.
LE 1089 Hongkong, 20th Décamber. 1870.
THE LIVERPOOL AND BOMBAY EM
TRADERS' INSURANCE
COMPANY
THE undersigned having been appointed Agents for the abovo Company at this neet, are prepared to grout Folicion against Marine Risks at our rent matèr
HOLLIDAY, WISE & 0%, t777 Hongkang, 15th April 1870.
ASSUWANUE, THE LONDON.
INDORPORATED BY ROTAL CHASTER
HIS MAJESTY KING GROROR THE÷FIRST, A.D. 1720.
undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation, are prepared to grant Insurandes as follows:
MARINE DEPARTMENT, Policies at current rates, payable either hera in London. or at the principal Ports of India China, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT,
Policies fusund for long or short periods at current rates.
LIFE DEPARTMENT,
Policies ingest for suma not exceeding £5,000 on reasonablo teras
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
* 1927 Fangong, 1st November, 1870. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. FROM and after this date the following ratce will be charged on SHORT PERIOD
Insurances, viz:-
Not exceeding I month of the annual rate Above 1: month,)
and not exceed-38
mg
above 3 months)
and not exceed & ingulariin.
do. do.
do. do
Above 6 months the full annual rate.
GILMAN & Co, Agents, North British & Mercantile Insurance Company,
* 696 - Hongkone 7th April 1888. VICTORIA FIRE-INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMIT BE, THIS Company, with ito Head Offos at Castries, in the various
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. tr. 1958 Hongkong, 15th October, 1609. THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY
CAPITAL TWO MILLION STERLING. THE Undersignal having been appointed Agent for the abovo Company at this port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire, to the ortend of £10,000, on Buildings or on Goods stored therein.
NORTON, LYALL & Co.. tf 211 Hongkong Bad January, 1870 THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
REDUCTION IN RATES ON CHINESE RISKS.
N
and after the 15th instant, the minimum rato for the fasuraque against Fire of Chineas Fromies in this Colony will be rodnoc to Two per cent, por kunnin.
JARDING, MATHESON & Co.,
General Managers, Hongkong Firo Insurance Co., Linded. if 1997 Hongkong, 14th November. 1570; NOTICE.
THE QUEEN, INSURANCE COMPANY.
...
following rates will be charged in fature For SHORT FERIOD Jesurancés, viỂ C Not exceeding 10 days, of the annual rate.
do.: Not exceeding 1 mouth, 4 do. Abovo 1 month, and not
do. Go. exceeding 8 months...
do. de. Above 3 months and not exceeding 6 months.
NORTON, LYALL & Co.... Agents the Queen Insurance Company. of 849 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1870.
NOTION.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
THE annual rates for Fire Insurance on the various classes of Buildings and their con- tents will comain as follows until further no- tice, viz Detached and
Dwelling Houses(removed from the town) and their contents. Other Dwelling Honges (similarly
situated) and their contente
soui-detached)
Latiue and Children's made-up UNDER THE TOURIST'S GUIDE Treaty Porte in China and Japan. is prepared Offices and Godowns and theirs
CLOTHING, SKIRTS and SKIRTINGS.
Ladive' and Children's Straw and Felt HATS Trimmed HATS and Millinery BONNETS.
нененные
White and Cotoroi PLANNELS,"
DRESS MAKING.
For Gentlemen's Advertisment see Po-morrow'a |
A
Iss.
AND AT CORNER OF
MANKIN AND SZECHUN ROAD,
SHANGHAI.
FOR SALE.
BROUGHAM, by Booker, with a move.
able driving Seat, nud HARNESS, Silver Mounted, nearly new.
LANE, CRAWFORD & 00.
tf. 1988 Hongkong, 18th Nezambor, 1871.
FOR SALE
Apply to
At very low rates.
·REDUCED PRICE $1. Containing the names of all the Articles of Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture, &o, &c., with the Punti, and Mandarin Pronun oiation,
Also a few cogues of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Language, in two Parts,
The Daily Poses Offen,
to issue Policies of Insurance, at the current rates of Promium at the raspentire places.
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.;
Beardaries
tl 557 Hongkong, let April, 1871.
NOTICE.
VICTORIA FIBE INSURANCE COMPANY: flouses, Lands,Tenements, &c. ⠀⠀ OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.
TO LET.
TO LET
THAT Commodious 2 Storied Earopean RESIDENCE, No. 14, Shelley Street. Possession can be obtained on the 1st March.
- Apply to
RAWLING, MEDLEN & Co.,
Arokiteos, &o, Over Hongkong Dispensary, 7 24 Hongkong, Sri February, 1872
TO. LET. Possession from lub Maron next.). THE HOUSE No. 7, West Terrace, Castlo
Road. Apply to
عمریه
J. T. DA COSTA,
If Hongkong, lat February, 1872.
TO LET.
QUANTITY of MUSIO balonging ta tha|TUE HOUSE No. 41, Hollywood Road, con- A state of the late Signor RUGO FELL100:
taining 8 Booms. Has a good view of the Harbor. Apply to
N. HUSUNGJEE,
42, Hollywood Road. 10 235 Hongkong, 1st February, 1872. TO LET
LANE, CRAWFORD & O 1m 198 Hongkong, 29th January, 1879.
FOR SALE,
W.
SCHMIDT & Co. have received by late
BREACH-LOADING FOWLING PIECES in Solid Leather and Canvas Cuses; alsó, comm ploto LOADING APPARATUS for esme, and LEATHER CARTRIDGE BELTS, 46, s.
if 143 Hongkong, 21 January, 1872 "JUST LAND DE
GOOD assortment of Gentlemen's and
AYRES & Co.
A Ladies BOOTS, at moderate prices.
9 Hongkong. 2nd Jaanary. 1872.
FOR SALE. ALFRED MORTON'S
BREAKFAST ULARET,
UPERIOR
1 75]
S
A
With possession from the 1st March..
COMPLETELY FURNISHED HOUSE, situats on Carlton Terrabe, Spring Gar dens, and containing 9 Booms on the first door with Offom, Stabling, Oroques Lawu, Garden, Bo, &. Bent Modorata.
For particulars, apply to
LAMMERT ATKINSON & Co. 210 Hongkong, 81st Jammary, 1872. TO LET,
FROM this date, there will be no fee charged.
Policies issued by this Company
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
Secretarian, 1977 Hongkong, 1st November, 1871,
NOTICE.
IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE.
FROM and after this date the following rates
will: be charged SHORT PERIOD In- arances, viz:-
Not exceeding Tou daya ) of the amanal rate Not excueding month of the annual le Ahave 1-month,
do. do
and not execęd.
gam
do. do.
Above 3 monthe and not exceed} ingimu Above 8 months the full annual rate.
GIRL1VINGSTON & Công Agents, Amperial Firs Insurance Company. of 675 Hongkong, 18th August, 1869,
NOTICE:
TAROM and after this date the following ratce will be charged for SHORT PERIOD Insuranosa, vix
Not exceeding Tew days of the annual rates Above I month, and not l
Not exceeding 1 month 1 do. do.
ીં.
5. du. exceeding three months. Above3 months, and not ) arenting six months. Above mx months the full amiuadrate.
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents, Alliance Fire Assurance Company. ti 678 Hongkong, 26th August, 1869. COMPAGNIE LYONNABE D'ASSU- RANGES MARITIMES.
With immediate possession). Tmily idence, FAIRLEA," situated THAT highly desirable and commodious
*-in-Bonbew-Road West, and-formerly-in-the Occupation of BoBEET MellURDO, Esq. Thets are 12. Rooma, 3 Stalled-etable, Coach-house, Société Furness Ruo, large Kitchen Garden, und Pleasure Grounds, Gas and Water laid through ant. Apply to
Apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co..
Solo Agantz. FOR SALE. ALFRED MORTON'S
UPEROR
1m 76]
BRANDIES, At 527 to 6 per easy.
VOGEL HAGEDORN & UŇ,
Sole Agents.
Apply to
FOR SALE.
NE 8 HP. Hlevizortal Steam ENGINE,
Boiler at Mountings, complete.
Two Albion PRINTING PROSSES.
Ono Columbian
Ona large Slatting MACHINE.
A Radial Drilling MACHINE.
Ono Crab WINCH.
One Selfleting SAW BENCH, complate,
with one Suw.
For particulars, apply to '
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & (e. të 894 Hongkong, 24th May, 1871.
NOW
READY.
IMPERIAL QUARTO.
ENGLISE AND CHINESE DICTIONARY
WITH THE
FUNTI AND MANDARIN.
PRONUNCIATION.
An ANGLO-CHINESE DICTIONARY, published at the Daily Prens Bce, Hongkong."
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SIEMSSEN & 05. 21 201 Hongkong, 7th February, 1672.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI: P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steamelip "MALACCA," will leave for the above plues about 24 hours after the arrival of the art English Mail.
A. MOIVER, Superintendent, P.&O. B. N. Go's Office,
Hongkong, 7th Fobrahry, 1872 [te 282
· SIEAM TO YUKOHAMA,
TEE P. & U.S. N. Co's atsurship
"MADRAS," will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the most English Mail.
A MOIVDB. Superintendent.
[tr 269
[ P. & Q, 3. N. Cɔ's Office,:
Hongkong, 7th February, 1972.
FOR NEW YORK. THE 41 American Ship
<AGRA," 925 Tone, Capt. Miller, expected on the 31st instant from Brutow, will load bero, and (at
Whampon, and be despatched in the latter part of February [ For Freight, apply tá......
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Coi of 192 Hongkong, 26th January, 1872,
Intimations.
TAKASIMA COLLIERY,
NAGASAKI
THE
HE Undersigned are prepared to supply Uoala from the Takasima Colliery (8 foot scam), in quantities as required, to be delivered on board ship in this Harbor.
Note To Spesifio Gravity of Takasima, Coal is 1215, it contains 82.07 percent of Carbon, aut is admitted to be fully equal to the best English North Country Coal for steaming and all other purposer
GLOYER & Co. Agent in Hongkong,
NORTON, LALI & Co. 1951 Nagasaki, Japan, October, 1870..
ALFRED SINGER, PROFESSOR OF THE FIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, AND SINGING. BALLS AND DADUE PARTIES ATTENDED. DIANOFORTES And HARMONIUMS
percent.
*
per oant, 1 percent
P
tamed and repaired by the month, or by special contract, on Moderate Terms. LE PIANOS FOR HIRE. Ladice and Gontlemen requiring tho sorvices The following misa will be charged for of the above, will please address him earn of
the Daily Preas Office. SHORT PERIOD Policies
Not excoeding 10 days 4th per cente
tf #5 Hongkong, 16th January, 1872
Other Bisks by Special arrangement.:
Above 1 month, and nokt
exoceding
| TO H‚E, THE GOVERNOR AND HOUSE-
HOLD.
AND,
TO HRE THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH.
of 10391
[Nor.9
BY SAIL MAKING.. WILLIAM DOLAN baving returned to W
Hongkong, has resumed his business of SAIL MAKING in all its branches, at his old place in Duhloll Street, and solicits the patron age of the Public
He has on band a fine assortment of 8 and 10 ounce BAVINS DUCK, suitable for Dout Sails for Awnings,
· +1-858° Hongkong. 30th Aszil, 1869.. NBE «Mọcs of the Cndersigned, and His No- therlande Majesty's Conmilato, bave this day bom REMOVED to the premises former ly occupied by Mesra MELORERS & do, at the joaction of Graham and Wollington Streata.
EDUARD SCHELLĦASS & Co.. Ef 14 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1872
GEORGE
The time of otosing the Maile for Manila,
Hirival of the United States Mait Piekat, now | about due,
For Swatou, Amoy, an Shanghai--Per Sendit, on Tuesday, the 13th inst., së” 9.90 A.M.:
For Singapore, Penang, and Oslauitu-Per Indian Mail Fackets Clesartacy and Hindestan, on Thursday, the 15th instant, at 1,30 r..
MAILS BY THE "ENGLISH PACKET
The English Contract Packet "PEKIN" will be dispatched with the nsual Male for Burope, &,"on THURSDAY, the Bul February, so zoom,
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted until 5 r., on the 7th February.
The Post-Ulica will be open widt5) dr., on the 7th February.
Letters, do, may be posted during the night in the box left open for their reption.
Letters for registration will be received antil 10. on the Sil February
Letters may be posted until 10 AM. on the 8th February, without late fee.
Tetters posted after 10 Apr, of the 8th GLASS B February, will not be forwarded unless the
Tante Fee of 18 cats onoh as well as the postage. is prepaid.
DISPENSING CHEMIST, THE VICTORIA DISPENSART.
PNDER'S WHARF, HONGKONG
BRAFCH ESTABLISHMENTS, YOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN,
SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED AND REEITTED.
NB-Captúns of Ships not landing at above Whart, oan leave orders at the Store of Messrs: BROADBAR & ANTHONY (opposite the landing stage of the Canton and Macro Steamer), when they will receive G. G.'s im mediate attention..
• tf #4 · Hongkong, 5th January, 1879.
WANTED. SITUATION in a Mercantile Office or Bank at any of the Ports of China, Shang hai or Yokohama preferable, by one who has great experiêncens a Bookkeeper; write a good band, and can undertake corresponding on ba- siness matters.
Apply to E. V. O., care of the Editor of the Daily Press,WATER
# 1708 Hourkong, 6th October, 1871.
COTES DE CHINE,
PHARE DE CHAPEL ISLAND.
VIS est donné aux navigateurs, qu'à partir
The Latcat time for posting Lettore at this Office is 17-42M,, and for Nawappers, Books, or Patterns 10 A.M. on the 8th February
· Lato lottora (but Lettore only) 1.ddrčased to. the United Kingdom vid Brintist, or to Sim- gapore, may be poated on board the Pucket from 11.30 A... to the time of sailing, on pay ment of a Late Fee of 48 cents each in addition to the postage.
General Post Office,
E. W. MITCHELL,
Fastmaster General.
Hongkong, 26th January, 1872,
"MAILS" BY THE "FRENUH PAULER” The French Mail Packet “MELKONG” wi be dispatched on THURSDAY, the 15th inst, at noon, with the Maila
To Saigon. Singapore, Point de Galle, India, Aden, Seychelles, Heunion and Mauritius, Huez,- Alexandria, France and other. Continental States fin a closed rail to France), and to and through the United Kingdou via Marscillos.
Lotters for Registration will be received until 10 A.M. on tEa 15th instant:
The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letters, Newspapers, Booka, &, anti 11.M. on the 155 instxot, after which no Letters can be received.
Money Ordere on any of the Money Ordor | Offices in the United Kingdote will be grantel
until 5 PM, on the leth instant,
FW. MITCHELL,
A-da 15 courant la ten da phase Bart General Post Rec
| Postmaster General.
Hongkong, 7th February, 1872. . -
It is hereby rotifed that homoeforward the
| I-Jand n'été établi. L'appareil est Dioptriquo, de premier ordre et à feu blane fize varié à in- tervals d'ove dowie minute par des solata de lumière. La tauteur du pla focal cat de 237 postage, which must be paid in udratico, on Not exceeding 1 month 1 pervert 1 ER1
piede anglais an dessus de la fante mor. Ba enob Newspaper, to: erscoding four ounces in portée est de 22 miles marina en temps slair. weight, posted at this office or at any of the THE undersigned begs to inform the Pablic La tour a 6 pieris anglais de hauteur de la addressed to the United Kingdom by by for- British Postal Agencies In China or Japon, that be hea alt aorts of Old CIGARS, base à la girouetto alle est pointo en noir, awarded by British Packet via Brindisi, will b HAVANA CAVITE and MANILA, to small Feroption do parapetat de la façade des fondos and large boxes, boet. TOBACCO, and prepar- qui sont the franit non poins. Les logements six cents instead at eight canta aa hitherto, and ed TOBACCO for Sale at an agreeable prices. dee gardiens et les murs environnants sont that the postage ou each Newspaper addressed
For partlonlara, apply to
points on blane. Le phato cat situs par Lats to the United States of Amerion on to other KWONG YUEN HING, bude N2 1018, ot par Longitude E. places sent in transit through the United
No. 61, Queen's Road, 115" 59" 30".
Kingdom by this ronto will be reduced by two Next to the entrance of the Central Marlock, 60 1484 Hongkong, 29th Angust, 1871.
榮
Aboro 3 months, and not); exceeding initionist J Aboveɓmonths, the full annual rate of 1
ROBT. 8. WALKER & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company: af 1763 Hongkong. 13th Septeraber: 1969. LANDON AND ORIENTAL, STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCH OFFICE. 137, LKANKAMALL-STLUET, LONDON.
ESTABLISHED 1849.
Undersigned is authorised to accept
WING-KEE COAL SHOP.
AVIS
Trinks on behalf of this Office, by First HB Proprietor of Wind-gen Sbog begs bolle, de rendre, tout necaur nécessaire et pos-
Class Steamers and Bealing Ships.
A. MoIVER, Agent.
--------------་
tf Hongkong, 1st July, 1867. PRŒENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
BE Undersigned having been appointed THE Undersigned howe: Company, at this Port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings, or | on Goods stored therein.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 05.
th 717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1968. -
【ORTH BRITISH ANU MERCANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANY, REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM.
Detached & semi-detached Dwell- per cent ing Houses. removed from town, per acum
and their contents. OtherdwellingHousewonddwtrisiłyĮ
as such, and their contents. Godowns, Oloen, Shope, &c., andį
their contents,
1
GILMAN & Co, Agonis, North British and Mercantile
Insurance Company.
tt 888 Hongkong, 10th March, 1865.
MERCHANTS MUTDAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SAN FRANCISCO,
ENGAGED EXOLUBIVELY IN MARINE
INSURANCE. Paid up capital-8500,000.00,
inform the Pable that his Shop ban been established since 1855, at Endicott's Lane, and that he has always a great quantity of Deal UDAL in store for Sale. Gentlemon or Ship- misters wishing to patroniso him, aro requested to apply at his Shop.
1-659 Hengkong, 24th April 1871,
NOTICE.
Comission appointed under the Land Land syal of His Excellenéy. Govcesor SIB RICHARD GRATES MACDONNELL, KOMO, OB, &c., de, to inquire into the condition of the Police Fored of this Colony, having com-
ES Capitaines de navires passant auprés de Tile as rendant & Amoy, sont priós da remarquer les signaux, qu'on peut lege faire de sible, et d'en faire le rapport Commisice dos Dournée à leur arrivée & Amoy
Donanes d'Amoy,
3m
Bureu da Capitaine de Port,
13 Novembre,"1871.
A. M, BISIEN. 20071
Inspecteur Divisionaire.
OHINA. 0.0 A STOF
NOTICE TO⋅ MARINERS.
....
QHAPEL ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE.
menced ita sittings, all Parsons who have any 0
Nthe 15th instant, the Chepet Island Tight was lighted. The apparatus is Dioptrio,
centa.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster-General. General Post Off
Hongkong, 9th January, 1872,.
It is hereby notified for general information, that the Postage on Letters addressed to Nor- way, when forwarded via Southampton, "will henceforward be 30 cents for each ball ounce which may either be paid in advance, or it may be left to collected on delivery of the Letters. Unpaid Letters will be subject to an additional ebarge on delivery.
General Post Offico,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Ganerai
Hongkong. 23rd August, 1870.
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE
FROM
PACIFIC MATU S. & COMPANY-
IN CONNECTION WITH THE".
evidence to our on any of the matters eum of the First Order, shewing all round the hori CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK. ruton in His Excellency's Memorandam No. zon a Fixed White Light, varied, by Flustres at 633, or who have any suggestions to offer for intervale of bait a minute. The centre of the the greater efficiency of the Poline Force, are light is 227 foot above High Water, and in requested to send their Names, with a list of clear weather it will be visible 2 rantical miles. the pointa on which they would wish to be The lighthouse in 63 fect in height front base examined, to the Secretary of the Commission, at the Supreme Court House.
ALFRED LISTER,
Seerotary Supreme Court House, 1st January, 1872.
SUMMARY OF POINTS ON WHICH HIS EXCELLENCY SUGGESTS INQUIRY.
A. Crimo during past six years. B. Increase or decrease, cause of: How far dua
to individual exertion,
a
C. Reports and suggestions of Mesara. DEANE and Rres, especially of the latter.
BIS Company, being associated for pur Undersigned having been duly sppoint D. Divkod Authority.
Comp besuances in the Far pared to nocept Marine Ricks on the usual F. Presont organisation: Suggestions for re-
ed Agents of the above Company, are pre: E. Fusion of all olugaon of the Police.
Bus, with the...
LLOYD FRAXORIs, Capital of 6,000,000 frca., And with the CIE FRANCAISE
D'ASSURANO MARITIMES,
.17,000,000 frea.
'--་་་་་་ TAKIS Company grants Policies on Marine Risks to all parts of the World at our- rent Rates.
bermas
·
OLYPHANT & Co.
tt 1299 Hongkong, 2nd July, 1569.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
HR Undersigned, having been appointed Agente of the above Company at this Port,
INSURANCE COMPANY.-M.
Durrent rates.
form.
G. Sikke, East Indiana, and Negroes. H. District Watchmen.
L Police Fire Brigade.
NOTICE,
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rape. The towar in painted blank, with the exception of the parapet, and window facings, which are of granito unpainted. The Light. keepers' dwellings, and surrounding well are painted white. The light house is situated in. Lat. 26° 10′13“ N., and Long. 118′ 13′ 30′′ E..
LASTERS
NOTE,
Vesela pamaing near the
Mod when bound into Amoy, aro re queated to note any Signals that may be made to them from the Island, to render assistance if necessary and possible, and to report the sarne to the Oommissioner of Customs on their arrival at A7,
A. M. BISBEE,
Divisimal aspector.
Custom HavaË, Harbour Master's Office,
Amoy, 16th November, 1971. 30 2006 00EAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
RRANGEMENTS having been made for
Agents.
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANIES.
THE Steamship "GREAT REPUBLIC," will Tenre Hongkong for San Francisco via Yokohama on MONDAY, the 12th of February next, at 3 o'clock y... taking Passengers, Mails and Freight, for the United States, Canada, Central and South America, and Europe,
A Stentner of the Company, will leave Bhung- ani, via the Inland Reu Porta, about same date, and make one connection at Yokohama.
The “GREAT BOPUBLIQ” will be due et San Francisco Marob 38th, whence daily. Pas senger trains and daily Freight traina are run over the Central-and Union Pacific Rail- road Lines for New York and for all the principal nities in the interior and upon the Atlantia Senbowed. The time between Sau Franciscs and New York by First-class Pau senger trains 18 six days and twenty hours: and the distance-3,312 miles,
The Silver Palace Sleeping Cars are run
At New York, Passengers bavo, ecleation of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany,
Through Tiekete and Bill of Lading are isened. br transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, and San Francisco, for the Overland Railroad, and to Europe by connecting Liuca of Steamars. The Overland Railroad Companies Guarantos 12 days time for ilk and 18 days for Teas and General Merchandise, between San Francisco and New Tork.
Favorable arrangements have been made for
E SHARP & TOLLER,
Solicitors. t 172 Hongkong, 25th January, 1872
TU LET.
Capital of 6,000,000 frca., NOS. 1 and 4 Peobili Terrace, Elgin Street.
Offar to the AGSWEED. the Apply to
Security of a collectire 'LANE, ORAWFORD & Co
Capital of Agencies established, and Policies madoare prepared to grant Policies against Fire to HORMERLY Messrs. DENT & Co. wore o Tew York, trenshipping to steamers of the Chira by day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and - 17th January, 1872.
A the conveyango of Cargo is London tu through on those immins, waking Drawing Room TO LAT
payable in Lyons, Paris, London, Marseilles, the extent of $60,000 on Buildings, or on Goods the western aburb of Cantos, on the orth of North Garusa Lloyd Company, at Bouthemp-are of the latest and best American pattere,
sessed of three lots of ground, situated on COMMODIOUS HOUSE, No.23, situated Calcutta, Bombay, Yukohama, Hongkong and stored theroon.
in Elgin Street. Possession can be ob- Shangbai,
GIHB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
Shancen Cinal, and known respzotively as the ton. We are now prepared to take Cargo on being unexcelled for coralort and convenience. Lained from 16th January. Apply to
The undersigned having been appointed tf Hongkong, 24th Angust. 1864.
"lot at the rear of Cham-mok-lan," the " lob at through Bills of Lading by the sterners of the D. NOWROJEE & Co., Agents fa China for the above-named Com-LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE in Cront of Tai-ping.tong." These three
the junction of the Chai-lan Street," and the Ocean Steamship Company lace for Now York. Opposite to CEIENTAL BANK.pany, are prepared to accept Marine risks,
For further particulara, apply to tod if 29 Hongkong, Sed January, 1872. | foreign or coastwise, at current rates.
late of ground bad bear leased by Mecare.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, RUSSELL & Co.
DENT & Co. to one Yu CHONG ON, but gub TO LET,
THE Undersigned hering hea Proto noquently, owing to the nou prior subject to With porscation on 1st January,
ef 1877 Hongkong 23rd July, 1870.
of 207. Hongkong, 30th January, 1372- Agents in Hongkong for the above Com him of the covenants and conditions, subject to THE PREMISES in Queen's Road, now in
NOTICE pany, are prepared to grant Marine riako ut which the core was, granted, the Trustee of CHINA AND JAPAN MARINE · the occupation of Mewis. SCURLEWAES &
E. Co. Apply to
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Mengre. GENT & Co, encelled the same, and undersigned, Sect-munt Dealere' Shop, AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Obi
sach cangilation has been duly registered and has been established at Canton for 471 Hongkong, 6th March. 1888. notified through the Britisli Ceasul to the Chimber of years, and to have no other branch 7 Hongkong, 1st January, 1872,
TO LET
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Head Authorities, who having duly noted the where than the one established in flas City With pressarion on 1st January, 1871).
O Insuring Hotees and other Baudizge aboulmert, possession of the said lots had hean The success of this most delicious and aurival. THAT váry desirable BUNGALOW, siznate La addition to the usual brokerage, and to Goods, Wares, Merchandise, Mazmfastar resumed by the said Trustees, and Y. CHONG led Preservea has caused soo ispudent and Through Passengers and Freight to Amories THA
at Pokfootum, and known as "BELretara as heretofore of 30% of the sunsaling and Farming Stock. Ships in Port, Har. O funky gected and expelled from the providiaposo persona xt Hongkong and Macao from Caloutts, Penang and Singapore, and
mises. All thesa circumstances appear in the who are eager to obtain onay by illegal from Swatow, Amoy and Fooshow. Nett Profite of the Company mado pro rata on MONT," at present in the occupation of Jall Nett Premia courributed, further Bonus leo, Ships Building and Repairing: Barges official records,
bours, or Dock, and the Cargoes of such Ships; MENEZ, Eg Bowling Alley, Coach House, out of the said Profits may he declared, pay and other Vessels on Navigable Rivers.
menna), to apply the name of "CHY LOONG "
Return Passage Tickets issued at u reduction Notice is hereby giver, that througli Mesors. chest od bat what road will be to the evil of 20% on regalar rates.
to own inferior Goods, Thins the Publia: 4-stalled Simble, &e, ditached. Water laid on.able in a like manner to such Opatributors Canals, and Goods on buari, euch Vessels, CALDWELL and EBETON, Holicitar, and disposed who will be puniated by the visitation Apply to
Vaine and weight of Purcel Paukages re only, as at the time of contributing business on throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in J. J. FRANs, solicitor, the above three lots of of God?. The Fublic are, therefore, requested quired; all Packages should be marked to ad- and after the 1st January, 3872, shall be re- FOREIGN COUNTRIES, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE ground base, on the 16th day of the 11th moon to sond their ordera direct to our establishment drase in full. gistered as bareholdera, in the Company's BY FIRE.
of the feth year long glo, (27th Deseraber at Cantos, Honam, and this is the only way in Books,
The Undersigned, Agents for the above Opm. 1871) been sold and assigned over to tha.. which they can obtain our Gentine Floods WM. PUSIAU & Co., pany, are prepared to grant Policies against designed The purchase money for the same
CEY LOONG, Agente. FIRE to the extent of $60,000 on any one First bas been paid in full, and all the title deeds
Sweet-ment Dealers Shop, Canton und plura, formerly held by Messrs. TENT & M 1402 Hongkong, 2nd Janunty, 1872. Class Bisk.
6m 1854 Canton, Sübb. October. [871. Co.'s Trustees, have been made over to them. GIBE, LIVINGSTON & O..
Furthermore the whole matter having been NOTICE.
Hongkong, lat January, 1867;
brought before the Namiot Magistrate, by THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE
Her Britannic Majesty's Conant at Canton, the COMPANY, LIMITED.
said Magistrate has reported the acts to His Excellency the Viceroy of the Two Kwang HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG
and has issued a proclamation stating that GENOTES, 25 all the Treaty Parts of the undoraigned base lawfully become poa. 18 Underalyned having been appointed A Chins and Japan, and at Singapore sessed of the property as purchasets, and that 1. Agents of the above Insurance Com- pany, are prepared to isano Policies against Saigon und Penang, Marize risks on Freight and Curgo at Current retos, subject to a discount of 15
GILMAN & Co
tf 2192 Hongkong, 17th December, 2870.
TO LET.. TIRST-CLABS Granite GODOWNS, at
Waachi. Apply to.
ROB. S. WALKER & Co.
if Hongkong, 9th January, 1871.
TO LET, TRETOLANS Granite
GODOWNS,
Wanchai, trom 12 to 30,000 pioule capa-
The heel principle hitherto attained. The typo city. Apply to
graphy displays the success of an attempt to re
E. E. DURROWS & SONS.
make the Chinese and English type corresponde 1796 - Hongkong, 17th September. 1868.
n the wise of body, thereby affecting a vast economy of space, achieving a clearness not previously attained, and dispensing with those rast margins and vacant space which bare heretofore characterized Chinese publicatione.-
The scope of the work is so great, and utilitarian purposes so complete, that i ro ference to its pages enables a person who
THE
*TO LET..
With immediate possessink Ground-floor of our Premises facing Queen's Road, Apply to
SANDER & O tf-2004 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1871, TO LET,
understands English to communicate effectiveis (Will
with natives who understand nothing but Chi
neae. In this respect the work will be found indispensable to all Europeans residing in
possession on or about the Let January,
1872)."
ocupied by the " German Club." Water
PREMISES in Wyndtam Street, now
WILSON & BALWAY,
Architects, &e.
China, and to the natives themselves it ex-and Gas laid on. Apply to plains subjects fally, with which very few in deed of them are perfectly acquainted. To parties resident in England and interested in Ühina it cannot but be invalnable occasionally, It comprises upwards of two thousand byge quarto pagos.
TRUDNER & Co.,
60, PATERNOSTER BOW;
·W. H. BELLA
"DALLX PRESS* Oyrics, HONGKONG
NOW READY
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION
THE
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTA NTV,
By Dr. DEVAN, with many Additions. Corres tions, and Dr. Winddams' Orthography. --
PRICE: In Paper Wrappers,
Neatly Bound....
Apply at the Daily Press Offices
150
82.00
# 1840 Hongkong 27th October, 1871;
HOUSE
E. R. HANDLET.
AND SKIP PLUMBER COPPER SMITH,
· BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER. ĮLATE FATHESON & HANDLET),
70 F, Froyo Wa
Nerto the P. & O. Coal Stores, #f10917. HONGKONG.
(Sept. 15
OHN SKINKER BAY FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA,
BRITISH AND FOREIGN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY,
LIMITED, ER DET
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
if 1753. Hongkong, Jat. October, 1870.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCECOMPANY REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM,
granted at the rites of Premion-current at the Risk cepted, and Policies of Insurance
above.montioried Porta..
-No obarge for Policy fede.
JAS, B. OOUGHTRIE,
...Becretary Hongkong, 1st November, 1871. [t:985
БИРАМ ГОВ SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE - GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA MARSEILLES, AND OTHER MEDITER.
·BANEAN FORTS, SOUTHAMPTON, AND LONDON: ALSO,
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BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA. they are permitted to build zepements thereon, exercise complete ownership and control the PEKIN Captain W. WooLCOTT, with for the purpose of letting and otherwise to ERNINSULA AND OBLERTAL STRAM NAVIGATION Compan's Steamship over, and accordingly that they shall have por Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and petual possession of the same. Tie will ule Cargo, will leave this for the above places on be found in offisial record
THURSDAY, the 8th February, 167, at noon.
Cargo will be received
TILL further notice tac following, Annus. THE GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE AS of both countries, who have communicated
VIZ
Detsoned & semi-detached Dwell-
Rutes will be charged for Fire Insurance
..
ing Houses removed Eroin town, 2. 4 per cent. and their contents. Otherdwelling Houses, wedstrict- ly na ich, and their contente.
I per vent Oodowan, Ofluea, Shops, &c., and
their contents.
per cent GIBB, LIVINGSTON A Q‰,, ·
'SURANCE COMPANY. No. 11, LOMBARD FEET, LONDON, LO ESTADI-FATTED 1921,
| And empowered by speciel Acts of Parliament.
Subscribed Capital €2,000,000, Sterling, Total indested Funda upwards of 2,750.000 Armal Income
920,00
Agente Imperial ve Insuraser Company Undersigned having beer duly appointed
t.88 Hongkong. 3th March, 1835.
DRESDEN INSURANCECOMPANY FOR SEA, RIVER, AND LAND TRANSPORT, DRESDEN.
E nudersigned having best appulited Gener il Agents in China for the above Briccessor to RODWOND WIBBONS & Oo,,:"" [Company, are prepared to accept risks and issue
Bile Agents for:
poliates of Insurance at the enrrent rates of
Winchester Repeating Arms and Ammunition, Premium DuPont's Blasting and Sporting Powder, Lake Superior and Pacific Fuse Company's Engle Safety Fuss.
CARLOWITZ & Oo...
General Agents in China,
[ly 589 April 6 6m 2193 Hongkong, 15th December, 1871,
Agents for the above Company, are pre pared to take risks against Fire, on the dical termɛ.
OLYPHANT & Co. if 2817 Flongkour, 7th December, 1863. THE ROYAL EXCHANGE ASSURANCE OF LONDON.- THE Undersigned buring teen appointed Agents of the above Corporation, sxe præ. pred to grant Policies against Fire as corrent
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents, &, Frayu, tf 1569 Hongkong, 26th August, 1870.
raten.
The above transaction, therefore, having been cukluded with the sanotion of the authorities
with each other on the subject, and placed it on official record: it is clearly a case of bone fide probate, and notice of the samus in hereby givup to all parties whom it may concern, Dated this 10th day of January, 1972.
·Jm 1297
YOW WO TONG,
A
CARD
AYRES & CO., UCTIONEERS AND GENERAL COM-
MISSION AGENTS,
No, 24, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL” Weekly Bales every Monday, and Proceeds Paid on Wednesdays. 16 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1872..
DENT & CO'S ESTATE.
FOURTH DIVIDEND of Two per cent. on elf Cluizas against the above Estate admitted by the Trustees, will be paid at their Once, No. 7, Pedder's Hill, on the First Day of August next.
it 1100 Hongkong, 87th June, 1871,
board until noon,
and Specie and Parcels at the office until 2 r..
the 7th proximo,
Ågent.
No. Freight received after noon of the 11th prox. No Paroel Packages received afterð PM, same day.
For further information to Passage or Frsight apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
T-ATHARRIS,
Hongkong, January 12th, 1972.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE BATAVIA, POINT DE GALIR, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES
PONDICHERY. MADRAS, CALCUITA AND BOMBAY.
For Particulare regarding Fraight And Pas ange, apply at the PTO. 6. N. ON Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
ALFO,
THURSDAY, the 15th February, at noon, theÚcampany's 8. S.“MNI-KUNG,” Commandant BOURDON, with MAILS, PAS.
A Written. Declaration of the Contents SENGERS, STEULE, and CARGO, will leave. and Value of the Packages for the Overland (this Port for the above places,
Cargo and Sponia will be registered for Lon. Houte is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the danga well as for Marseilles, and accepted in Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or transit through Marseilles for the principal with Parools; and the Company do not hold places of Europe. themastver responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the incor recluse in ach declaration.
Su'pping orders will be granted till noon, and Cargo will be received on board until 18,., Specie and Parcels until 3 o'clock P.M. on the The Company reserve the option of forward. Till February. (Parcels are not to be sont un rg all goods shipped by their Bicamere for board, bey must be left at the Agency's Office.) Berops through Egypt, either by rail, or by Contents and value of Fuckinges are required Canal in their own Steamers, or in vesela For further particulars, apply at the Com employed for the purpose.
mpany's Office, Shippers are particularly requested to nots the torine and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Loding.
A. MoIVER, Superintendent, Peningalar and Oriental Steam Navigation | Ja's Office, Hongkong, 25th January 1872,
A. CONIL,
Principal agent. Hongkong, February 5th, 1872.
Printed & Published, for the Proprietor, by W. II. Base. Wyndham Street, Bozekong,