aco. Mythology ever associated with legend, and the myth of the Chow dynasty was na excoption.
10. Wylie objected to the construction placed
Notices of Firms,
Moi cur firm, 3let December, 1871.
AFR. JAMES BANKY TAYLOR retirod
SMITH, ANOHAR & Co.
1m 833 Hongkong, 18th February, 1872.
NOTICE.
HAVE this day established anyaclf at Chin
king as a Gyneral Commission Agout,
on the words of the Übinose histories, where general accuracy' he thought was not lightly to bo questioned. The Fresident remarked how reountly the early bistorico of Roms had been proved to be mythical, and thought probably that of Obian would soon be placed in the usme category. Ho could not understand how Mr.under the style of Kingsmill accounted for the supposed Arran urigin of Chinese mythe. Mr. Kingsmill, a reply, showed the length of time which had olapood between the supposed founding of the
DESTINATION
LONDON ela SUEZ CANAL, HAMBURG,
NEW YORK
THE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2011, 1872.
Vessels Advertised as Loading,
SAN FRANCISCO nji JAMES NILISCH.
Chickiaug, lat February, 1872. Im 200
“NOTICE.
H. SUMOUR CHAEY, Mr. TOBIAS FIM. ladynenty and the time of the first historian Mand Mr. JOHN P. SEAMAN, Jr., are this
-besides even his books had been destroyed by
OLYPHANT & Co.
SAIGON
TOKOHAMA.... OHINELANG:
VESSEL'S NAME.
CAPTAIN
AT FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO
TO EX DISPATCHED,
Sarpedan.... Hongkong
Saidia.
Daniel Jean Riobard ¡Aden (str.).. ...Thales (str.).. JGoelong.
SHANGHAL............. BAOW, AMOT, FOHOW,&o. Douglas (str.)...
the tyrant Toin; and we were indebted to oraday nimitted partners in our firm in Houg STOW, AMOY & SHANGHAI.Odessa (etr.).. tradition for what we knew of the works of Conag and China. fueina. He believed irons philological rosem blances that it was an Aryan race which had conquered China and introduced its present .civilization.
The meeting thou separated, a vote of thanks to tho writers of the papers having been passed
Barnard, the Exeter jeweller, who bad been arrested, under the extradition treaty at Paris, We committed for trial, by the Lord Mayor,
worth about £3,000, under filmu protances.
f 1 Haugkong, lat January, 1872.
KOTICE.
day admitted a partner in der firm at MR. CARL ROBERT MEUSER is this Hongkong and at Canton.
PAUL EHLERS & CO. 3m 27 Hongkong, fat January, 1872. ||
on a charge of obtaining jowallory and diamonds M WILHELM REIN BRS je prized to sign our firm, per procuration, from this date.
MELOHERS & Co. 3m 3 Hongkong, Jat January, 1872.
HE interest and responsibility of Mr. J. "LIVE MUNTE in our firm ceased on the $1st of December, 1870.
WM. PUSTAU & Co.
COPYRIGHT IN TELEGRAMS-The Govern ment of Tasmania, at the request of a depata tion from the Anstralian Associated Press, has promised to lay before the Parliament of that colony a Bill to make the English telegrams of the association copyright for 48 hours, and to commmaicate with the Governments of tho ather Australian colonics with a view to sixaul-Hongkong and China,
taneous sctinn.
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COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCR.
FEBRUARY 19th, EVENING.
December 18th, 1871.
For Sale.
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
SAYLE & Co. SILK MERGERS, TAILORS, & GENERAL
WAREHOUSEMEN,
Solicit inspection of the undermentioned Goods for the Autumn and Winter Senson.
Blok GLACES and GROS GRAINS. Self Colored and Funcy SILKS.
Hongkong Batrerfeld & Swire.
Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.. Hongkong Yogal. Hagedorn & Co.. Hongkong Rassell & Co Hongkong Frederic Degenner...
[P! & O. 3. N. Co. Hongkong Danglas Lapralk & Co. Houg kong P. & 0.5, N, Co. Hongkong Douglas Lapraik & Co..... Canton
Douglas Laprak & Co...
For Sale,
ROSE & Co.
Quick dispatch.
On or about 19th Feb.
Quick dispatch.
Quick disputab.
On the 22d inst.,daylight
„Quick dispatch.
Today, at ..
Quick diepatobi
Quick dispatch.
Intimations,
ALFRED SINGER, PROFESSOR OF THE PIANOFORTE, HARMONIUM, AND SINGING. HALLS AND DANÓB PĀRTIES ATTENDED.
Post-Ofice. Notifications.
A mail will gloss. For Olinkiana-For Thales, to-day, the 20th instant, at 1.30 E.M.
For Singapore, Suez, and London.-Por far.
PIANOFORTES HARMONIUMS pedon, at 1.30 PM. to-day, the 30th instant.
and repaired by the month, or by
special contract, og Moderite Teras,
PIANOS FOR HIKE/
Par Saigon.Per Arraten Ancur, to-day, the 20:b-fuetunt, at 5 F.M.
For Swatow, Amoy, Foethow, and Shanghai. Ludics and Gentlemen requiring the services-Per Douglas, ya Thursday, the 22nd instant, of the above, will please address him cure of at 7,90 A.K. tas Daily Press Office, or 23, Hollywood Read.
if 85 Hongkong, 15th January, 1872,
SAIL MAKING.
MAILS BY THE « ENGLISH PACKET"
The English Costrust Fucket TRAVAN-
On the 22nd inet.,a68 AM. X7ILLIAM DOLAN having returned to CORE," will be dispatched with the usual Maile Hongkong, has resumed his business of for Europa, 4., on THURSDAY, the 22nd SALL MAXING in all its branches, at his vlā | instant, at noon. place in Daddell Street, and soliots the patron-Ofices in the United Kingdom will be granted Muzey Ordere on any of the Money Order
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR CHINKIANG (Frect),
HAVE received, per Franch Mail THE Steamship
Choice FRENCH HILLINERY, FLOWERS and TRIMMINGS.
Untrimmed RATS and BONNETS: The Tolly, Vardan" CAP, VEIL, and SKIRT,
SASH RIBBONS, in Velvet and Silk. The "ROMAN SASH," New STYLE. COLORED and BLACK SILKS The Princesas Loniae" CORD. Thompson's Glovo Fitting CORSET. The New FRENCH WOVE do. LACE, MUSLIN, and LINEN SETS. Embroidered TARLATAN and GRENA
[3m 2164 Jarge Stook of Fanny And Broche POPLINS DINE DRESSES, for frening Wear.
||HE· undersigned have established them. Eolves a Merchants and Commission Agents at this porb, under the Firm or Style of FREWIN & Co.
HENRY FREWIN. EDWARD HERTON,
The native domnud still continue to be sidl, but large exles of Patna have been affected în. the shape of a compromise between bayers, and Bice of Old Patzant $620 to $59%), and $685 to $6861, to a small extent to the antives Benares Old has been placed at 36611 to $665,HE Partnership of HUTCHINGS AND
on cash and credit. terma New Patna bas changed bands at $775 to $685, cash and credit; New Benares. $6775 to. $6824 : Old drag appears to be in better faver with the Chinose. No change in Malwa, $622) to $630.
TUBRUARY 20TH, MORNING. No change at present in the tone of the drug warket.
Bank Shares have steadily improved, eld baving changed hunds at 60 per cent. promium. co dividand; while there are buyers of new ne 58. Fire Shares are quiet, Hongkongs at $55 premium, Chins at 382 premium, and Vio-
tf 17 Swatow, January 1st, 1872.
CAMPBELL kas dren dissolved by Matnal
concent.
FRANCIS HUTU[[INGS, . PATRICK CAMPRELL,
3 9125. Swatow, 7th December, 1871, -
ME. THOMAS PICKERING DROWN is
a partner in my business from this day, which will in future be conducted under the Style or Firm of E. Vingar & Co.
E. VINOENT.
tf 1876 Sualow, 2nd Octobih, 1671.
NOTICE.
toring at $68 premina: Stearn byato are in de MB WILLIAM HENRY MOORE and ME.
OFTO FREDEren, have this day boon
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.
mand at 32 premium, Murine Insurance admitted partners in our firm. Shures are all waik. A few Docka ögve clungest hands at 27 per cent, discount. There is no- thing duing in Hotels or Sugar Oo. Shares.
SHARES.
Dongkong Bark Shares, Gia-60 per cent
promum, se dio.
Hongkong Bark Shares, New-584 per scat.
presium, es liv.
Union Insurance Society of Cautos, new shares
----$1,400 per share premium.
Obins Tradore Insurance Company's Shares
$1,700 per share premio.
Ohim and Japan Marine Insuranco-Tis. 180
per share.
Obincau Inabranco Company-$140 per share
premina,
if 1258 Hongkong, 30th June, 1870..
NOTICE.
E. WILLIAM ABBOTT TURNBULL
Moriard to sign our firm from this date.
BIBLEY, WORTHINGTON & 06. if 829 Shanghai, 1st May, 1871.
interest and responsibility of Mr. J. 4. Kock in our firm, ceased on the 28th of Joly by mantual consent, and we shall carry on our business, ne hitherto, under the same style.
J. SMITH & 06. 1410 Chefoo, 6th August, 1871.
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Shares Houses, Lauds, Tenements, &r.
$365 per abare, premium
China Fira Insurance Company's Shares-$62
por shara, premium.
Victona Fire Insurance Company's Shares
800 her abare, premium.
Hongkong sad Whampoa Doak Company's
States-27 per cent discount. Hongkong, Canton and Macao Steamboul Cole
Share 32 per coat. premium. Shanghai Srom Navigation Company--Tls. 160
per abure.
Ubina Sea, Srigan, and Etmits Steamship
Company-5 per cent, discount. China and Etraits Steak Navigation Cum-
pany-25 por cont, discount. Hongkong Gas Company's Sharca-$65 per
share.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-46 per
dent. discount:
Hongkong Distillary Company-10 per cent.
promium. Indo-Chinese Sugar Company-$2 per share
discount, Hongkong Pier and Godown Company-$9
to 9 per share discount, nominal.
EXCHANGE.
ON LONDON,-
Bank Bille, at 30 days' sight,... Bank Bille, as 0 months' sight, 4/5 Credits, at 6 montha' sight..... 45t Documentury Bills, atfmonths
sight................................................. 453. Bank Bille on demand,........ 44 ON LAW YORE
**
Private, months sight.
ON BOMBAY.-Bank, 3 daya' sight 2194
ON CALCUTTA, -Bank,3 days”sight 2193
ON SHANGHA
Bank, 3 days sight............. .721 Buck, 15 diye sight...
72
Private, 30 days sight..
794
SALES ON FEBRUARY 19TH, 1872.
At reported by Chinese.
White Sugar, 2nd quality, 150 bags, at $5.59,-
by Ying-kee to Hongkong merchant.
White Wax, pieces, at #86,50, by Ying-kes
to Hongkong merchant.
White Sugar, 1st quality, 150 bage, at $8.80, by Wo-fat in travelling morokant.
"White Sugar, let quality, 50 bags, at 88.00, by Wo-fit to Hongkong merchant
Vermicelli, 300 bags, at $8.10, by Chun-cheong
to travelling merebent.
Red Dates, 200 picals, at Tia 27.0, by Chune obeone to travelling merchant.
Mushrooms, 20. Case, at $33.00, by Chun- cheong by retail,
Black Pepper, 500 picels, at $12,50, by Hung. fung to Hongkong merchant.
White Sharlings, 600 picces, at $4.25, by Hung- long to travelling merobant.
Elephants Testh, 20 piccos, at $178.00, by Bong.fong to travelling merchant.
HONGKONG ATHLETIC SPORTS.
HESE Sports will be held on the Cricket Ground on SATURDAT, 9th March, 1872, commencing at 1.30 PM.
Entries can be made on the lists lying at the Hongkong and United Clubs, or to the under- aigued, by when also Donations and Prizes for the oncouragement of the Sporto will be thank- fully received.
TO LET.
TO LET THAT Commodions Storied European Fossession can to obtained on the 1st March.
RESIDENCE, No. 14, Shelley Street.
Apply to
RAWLING, MEDLEN & 06,
Architects, &c., Oner Hongkong Dispensary. tf 24 Hongkong, 3d February, 1872,
TO LES
From the 1st of March nost THAT commodious and well-known BUN.
roar of Mr. W. H. ALEXANDER's house), at pre- seat occupied by Mesars, Huanes and BOTTOM-. LEX, containing six rooms, with 'Bathroom, Out-offices, and a three-stalled Stable, and having a splendid Garden all round the pro-. mises.
Black and Colored Silk VELVETS,
Black and Brown VELVETEENS. Funcy DRESSES, in Repa, Serge, Silk and Wool
MIXTURES, WINSETS, ayd Priuteil ALPACOAS.
Wood PLAIDS. Clan Pulterne, French MERINOS and LAMAS, all Colors, Black and Colored Dress TRIMMINGS,
Cotton, Mohair, Bill, and Satin, Sik and Satin BUTTONS, HATERDASHERY.
Scotch and Manchester MUSLINS.
Black and White Blond LACES. Plain and Figured TULLES, Real LACES, of all descriptiona. LINEN SETS.
LACE SETS and SLEEVES. RIBBONS.
Ladies, and Children's HOSTERY. Trial LINENS'and LONG CLOTHS.
PRINTS and BRILLIANT8.
KID GLOVES, in Black, White and Uokra;
Our usual make. A frcah supply monthly
doing the Season.
Gloth, Woollen and Silk GLOVES. Fancy Woollen HOSIERY, MITTS, OUFES, Wool BOOTS, HOODS, Alexandra, JACKETS and CAPES..
Wool
r
Embroidered 8UN SHADES.
Strassburg Embroidery in CUSHIONS, SLIPPERS”, &20.
|
"THALES," Captain Burnie, will be despatched for the above Port TO-DAY, the 20th instant, et P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRIIK & Co. 44 324 Hongkong, 17th February, 1879. FUR SWATOW, AMOY, AND SHANGHAI”
THE Steamabip
TH
"ODESSA."
Captain Burkitt, will have immediate Jespatch for the above Ports.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. ti 325 Hongkong, 17th February, 1872 FOR LONDON vla SUEZ CANAL,
Choice BERLIN and FANCY WORK. Merver's HYMN BOOKS, ford Edition.THE O. S. 8. Co.'s Steauahip
RACES!!! BLUES!! RAÇES!
TIES and SCARFS, in Owners* Colors. GLOVES, for Wiking and Evening Wear. New COLLARS, THE SUOGRES, THE BAFFEL!
Hendrie's Choice PERFUMERY.
Wellington Strast and Queen's Hoët. ti 268 Hongkong, 7th February, 1872.
FOR SALE.
THE German Sohooner FALK; about picule 3,000 Currying Capacity, as she now lies in this harbour.
· Apply to
----)
ARNHOLD, KARBERO & Co, 291 Hongkong, 13th February
FOR SALE, Being the property of a gentleman leaving the Cobsg. SPLENDID Donble barrelled GUN, by
"SARPEDON,"
will be despatched on or about 19th February.
For Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Ayonta
të 387. Hongkong, 15th February, 1872.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI,
THE P. & O. S. N. Oo,'s Stonmskip
"GEELONG."
will leave for the above pluide sbout 24 hours after the arrival of the next English Mail.
ago of the Public.
He bee on hand n-fine assortmont of 8.and 10 | until 5 P.M. an the 21st intent. opace RAVING DUOK, suitable for Boat Sails.
Awnings,
(1 868 Hongkong, 50th April. 1869,
WANTED.
·SITUATION in a Marasatile Office or Baik at any of the Ports of China, Shang- hai or Yokohama proferable, by one who bas grant experience as a Book-keeper; writesa gami hand, and cus undertake responding on by- siness matters.
Apply to E. V. C., care of the Editor of the Day Fross,
tf 1708 Longkong, 6th October, 1871.
GLA 88 K EO AGE
.DISPENSING CHEMIST, THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
The Post-Ollos will be open until 6 г.. on the Slat instant.
Lettera, ka, may be posted during the night in the box left open for their reccption.
Lotters for registration will be received until 104.8. on the 22nd instant.
Letters may be posted until 10A.M. on the 2nd instant, without late fea
Letters posted after A.M. on the 22ut instant, will not be forwapled unless the Late Fee of 18 cents each ae well as the poolage is prepaid.
The Latest time for posting Letters at this Office ja 11 A.M., and for Newspapera, Books, or Pattorno. 10 AM. on the 2nd ivetant,
Lato letters (but Lettera only) addressed to the United Kingdom uit Brändici, or to Sin-
PADDER'S WHARF, HONGKONG, may be posted on board the Facket
frầm 11.30 "A:K; to the time of milling, on pay. ment of a Labs Fee of 45 cents each in addition to the postage...
F. W. MITCHELL
Puskaster General | General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 8th Feburary, 1972.
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS, YOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN,
SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED AND REFITTED.
It is hereby notified that henceforward this postage, which must be paid in connec, en NB-Captains of Ships not landing at each Newspaper, not exceeding four ounces in abovo Wharf, can loavo ordera at the Store of weight, posted at this office or at any of the, Messrs, BROADBEAR & ANTHONY (opposite the British Postal Agencies in China or Japan, landing stage of the Canton and Macao addressel to the United Kingdom to be for Stanmor), when they will receive G. G.'s inwarded by British Packet via Brindisi, will bo mediate attention,
t 44 Nouchong, 5th January, 1872.
Bis doute instead of eight cents as hitherto, and that the postage on aach Newspaper addressed to the United States of America and to other
A. MeIVER, Superintendent. THE SAIGON STEEDORE AND pinees sent in transit through the United
P. & 0.8. N. Co's Office,
Hongkong, 15th February, 1872
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
(tf 308
tf 148]
AgentsHE 41 American Ship
SARDIS, MoNear, Master, will have early despatch #8 abure.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
"RUSSELL & Co. of 279 Hongkong, 10th Febranty, 1872,.
FOR HAMBURG (direct.) THE German Barzue
"HONGKONG,"
A Latanohtus (exhibited at Faria in 1867. and awarded the Prize Medal), în onge, com- plete with all requisito implements.
And,
THEO
18 Steel CARTRIDGE CASES for perpetual} reloading, together with a 6-Shoutor BBVOL-834 Tons, Captais J. Cluger, will land bere, YEN, by Leopold Barnard, Paris,
Whampoa and at Macho, and have quick As J. O. KHUSE'S,
patch. Queen's Road, Nu, 10.
For Freight, apply to 311 Hongkong, 10th February, 1373.
*FOR SALE.
0
HA ME A "N
G. H. Mamu's 1st quality......$15.00
AGRA,
BALLAST DISCHARGED AND CARMO ŠTOWER BT EXPERIENCED HONGKONG MEN. GALL & SKINNER,
Managers.
Kingdom by this route will be reduced by two
cents;
FW. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
General Post Office.
Hongkong, 20th January, 1872.
British Commbia having become a part of the Dominion of Osanda, all correspondenca
Van- for that Province (including that for MEDI-uuvar'a Island,) will henceforth be chargeable with the me rates of Postage, and will be subject to the same regulations of transmission, as correspondeovs for other parts of Canada, viz. —
་
STRAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, BUEZ, MALTA BRINDISI MARSEILLES, OTHER TERRANEAN FORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON; ALEO. BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. atHE PENINSULAR, AND ORIENTAL STRAN dea- NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "TRAVANCORE" Captain C. H. EASTLEY, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave shia for the abore places on THURSDAY, the 2nd February, at noon.
Cargo will bo zcocived on board until noon, and Specie and Parcels at the office until 2 ... on the 21st idem.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN &.Cof ti 230 Hongkong, 10th February, 1874.
FOR NEW YORK, Kints. 16.00 THE A1 American Skip To Extra Est quality," 16.00 Solf Colored Low SHAWLS
Do. Carte Blanche, 17.00 925 Tone, Captain Miller, will load bare and at Square and Loog SHAWLS, Chan AMONTILLADO, battled by the under Whampoa, and be despatched in the latter part
signed Patterns.
13.00
of February. Superior SHERRY,
10,50 Cloth, Silk and Velvet JACKETS,
For Freight apply to Pals SHERRY do. for do. 2,00 Superior MEDOC, Vintage, 1865. 6,00
le Ladies' and Childon's made-up UNDER Superior St. JULIEN,
*** 10.00 CHATEAU YQUEM, do. 1852 35.00 CLOTHING, SKIRTS and SKIRTINGS.
&parkling MOSELLE, P. A. Mumm's... 14.00 Pints... 15.00 Choise PORT, bottled for the undersigned 11.00 Henticusy's BRANDY, one
24.00
Indics and Children's Straw mid Feit HATS Trimmed HATS and Millinery BONNETS.
White and Cclored FLANNELS
DRESS MAKING.
For particulars, apply at No. 16, Lyndhurst For Gentlemen's Advertisment se' Po-morrow's Terraco
tf 201Hongkong. 14th February, 1872.
TO LET
BED-ROOM. with BATI-ROOM and
VERANDAD attached.
Also,
A TWO-STALLED STABLE and COACH. HOUSE.
Apply at 28, Hollywood Road.
tf 288 Hongkong, 12th February, 187%.
TO LET.
(Porcession from 1st March next.)
HE HOUSE No. 7, West Terrano, Castle
Road. Apply to
J. P. DA COSTA. tf 924 Hongkong, let February, 1872.
TO LET. THE HOUSE No. 40, Hollywood Bond, con- Taining & Rooms: Has a good view of the Harbor. Apply to
Y. HOSUNGJEE,
42, Hollywood Road.
1m 225. Hongkong, let Fetavary, 1872.
TO LET.
་་་་
With possession from the lat March.
Istrie
AND AT CORNER OF NANKIN AND SZECHUN ROAD, SHANGHAI,
FOR SALE. BROUGHAM, by 'Booker, with a more- Aable driving Boat, and
HARNBES, Silver Mounted, nearly new.
LANE, ORAWFORD & O.. If 1980 Hongkong, 16th November, 1871. FOR SALE
Al very loo rates, QUANTITY of MUSIC belonging to the
Apply to
A Estate of the late Signer AUG PELLICO
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co.. 1m 198 Hongkong, 29th January
FOR SALE,
do.
do.
Do. Liquear do,"2.00
REYNOLDS & Co. if 266 Hongkong, 7th February, 1872.
FOR SALE. GENUINE
401D Motal CHOCOLATE DE SANTE GVANILLE, in Bosts of 18 lbc. zette
HARTWIG & VOGEL, DREHUEN,
At J. O. KRUSE'S ---- No. 10, Queen's Road.
tf 252 Hongkong, 2nd February, 1872,
FOR SALE GENUINE
|
VOGEL HAGEDORN 4 Üs. tf 192 Hongkong, 2614 January, 1872.
Docks.
PORT OF AMOY.
HIPOWNERS, AGENTS, and COM. MANDELS are informed that the Doux COMPANY'S ESTABLISHMENTS at the above Port afford every facility, at moderate charges, REPAIRING AND SPARRING VESSELS
for.
'AND (LEANING AND PAINTING IRON
SHIPS AND STEAMERS. THEIR LARGE GRANITE DOCK, Has 280 feet longth on the blocks, and at average spring tides can receive Vessela of 16 to
RUFFES DU PERIGA BD, 17 feet draught. It has a
VVE. . DINANT, Nanths,
J. J. KRUSE'S At
No. 10, Qneet's Road, No. 10. tf 233 Hongkong, 2nd February, 1873.
ANE, GRAWORD & Do have been ap, pointed SOLE AGENTS for the Sale of BOKER'S BITTERS
GAISSON GATE, AND POWERFUL CENTRIFUGAL STEAM-PUNE,
in China and purebasera are warned to beware of Spurions imitations.
tf 52 Hongkong, 6th Jantary, 1872.
FOR SALE
A PHARTON, last Ameriour style, with
India Rubber Springs, complete. A pair of Jarà PONIES.
An American BILLIARD TABLE, com-
W. SCHMIDT & Co, have received by late plete, with Onos, &c. Apply
a very fine Assortment of BRZAOH-LOADING FOWLING PIECES Fin Solid Leather and Canna Chies; also, com- plote LOADING APPARATUS for same, and
140 Hongkong, 20th January, 1872
ACOMPLETELY FURNISHED HOUSE, RATHER CARTRIDGE BELTS, &p., &
on Carlton Terrace, Spring Bar. dens, and containing 9 Rooms on the first floor, with Offices, Stabling, Croquet Lawn, Garden, &o, &c. Rent Moderate.
For particulara, apply to
LAMMEIT, ATKINSON & Oo. tf $16 Bongkong, 31st January, 1872.
TO LET
With immediate possession),
residence, "FAIRLEA." situated THAT highly desirable and commotions
in Bonham Road West, and formerly in tho Devanation of ROBLAT MOMURDO, Eeg. Thero are 12 Rooms, 3 Stalled-atable, Coach-house, Harness Boom, Jurgo Kitchen Garden, and Pleasure Grounds, Gue and Water laid through. oak. Apply to
En. SHARP & TOLLER.
Solicitors. te 178 Hongkong, 25th January, 1872.
TO LET. STOS.
The 18 lb. Shot, 10 lb. Hammer, and Jump. Nos. and 4, Peobili Terrace, Elgin Street,
ing roles, can be obtained for practice on the Cricket Ground every evening, on application.
ta the Cricket uttendant,
H. FOSS,
Hon: Siovetar), ti 517 Hongkong, 16th February, 1872.
LA
ANE, CRAWFORD, & Co. have received instruations to offer for sale the valuable PAIR of HORSES, CARRIAGE, and HAR- NESS, belonging to Colonel NoEMAN, C.B.
14d $75 Hongkong, 10th February, 1872,
NOITOR TO MARINERS..
Apply to
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. tf 118 Hongkong, 17th January, 1872.
COMMODIOTIS HOUSE, No.23, eitusted
A
TO LET.
FOR SALE.
MPAGNE
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
# 1816 Hongkong, 7th November, 1871. JUST LANDED. GOOD assortment of Gentlemen's und
A radies' BOOTS at moderate prices.
AYRES & Co.
9 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1872.
FOR SALE. DEST FRENCH SMOKING TOBACCO,,
C VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN, BCAPORAL
REIMS,
in Care of 3 duz. Quurts, 1 doz, Quarte, and, 2 doz. Pints, SANDER & Co..
Bols Agents for China, Japan and Mando. tf 2161 Hongkong, 16th December, 1971.
NOW READY.
· IMPERIAL QUARTO,
ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY WITH THE
PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.
An ANGLO-CHINESE DICTIONARY, published at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong,
O soope and practical service this Work
stand unrivalled. All the new words which the Chinese bava of late years bean com pelled to coin to express the numerous objecte in machinery, photography, telegraphy, and in in Elgin Street Possesion can be obscience generally, which the rapid advance of tained from 16th January. Apply to
forrige relations has imposed upon them, are D. NOWRÓJEE &Co.,
bere given in extenso. Each and every word is Opposite to ORIENTAL BANK fully ilustrated and explained, forming exer tf 13 Hongkong, 3rd January, 1872.
cises for students of a most instructive nature. TO LET
Both the Court and Punti pronunciations are With possession on let January, given, the accente being carefully marked on Baphy dianlage the cucuses of an attempt to
the best principle hitherto attained. The
T& Pocupation, house, SURALLIKANE
THE PREMISES in Quéco's Roid, now in Đó. Airply to
Apply to
FREDERIU DEGENAER. of 247 Hongkong, 5th February, 1872,
FOR SALE.
MONTILLADO, Superior SHERRY, and
And an Engineers' work-shop fitted with Lates and Tools, driven by steam, Iron and Bra Foundries, Boiler-makers' shop, a large Smithy, and Carpentars and Boat-builders' sheds. All
perintended by resident Europeans.
Their two smaller GRANITE DOCKS dan
cive, at spring tides, Tessela drawing 12 foot.
Spare, Timber, and other Dock-yard material rept in stock.
Quartore for Officer, and a DRY GODOWN. or STURES, of Tessala under repair. tf 2317 Amov. December, 1868.
FOOO HOW DOCK.
RIVER MIN.
THE above granite floured DOOR, of the following Dimensions, vix: Length, 900 feet, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is capable of receiving Feasola drawing 13 to 10 feet, as the state of the Tides will allow. The Dock runs dry to the Elocke end is puriped out by Steam The above pramissa comprize a large Machine. Skop, containing a
WHITWORTH'S 12-INCH SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHE DRILLING AND HOREWING MACHINES, A Lison STIX, đầu đội được Large Godowns are on the premises for
A PALE SHERRY, bottled by the Ua STOWAGE OF CARGO, &o, &c. A large dareigned.
CLA KRTS, St. Julien and Medoc. Sparkling MOSELLA. CHAMPAGNE, G. E. Muniz & Co.'s fet quality, Extra let Dr., and Carte Blanche. BRANDY, Hennessy's and VF.O.P.
REYNOLDS & Co.
if 160. Hongkong, 23rd January, 1872.
FOR SALE,
Stock of Woods, Metal, &c., &c., always on hand. The Dock Steam Tag Woesung is availablo at ait times to tow vessels to or from Sex, at our rent rates, on application to
J. S. LAMONT,
Buperintendent.
For Particulars regarding Freight and Paa- age, apply at the P. & 0. S. N. Co.'s Office, PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED. Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF
For each kaff QERC Later
Whensent via Eouthamp.
ton,
08 When sent via Brindisi, 34 When sent per- French
Pucket.....
98
Fat, entà Nacra
Paper (* Prim
Port
6
10
8
For each & eser Registration
of Hooker
Jes.
Packets, of Fuller
16
10
16
16
When sent vil Sonthang-
12 When sent via Brindisi,.. 18 When sent per French
Packet......
F. W. MITOHELL,
Postmaster General.
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 15th January, 1872
Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be dolivored by the Shippers to the Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not bold
It is hereby notified for general information themselves responsible for any Detention or that, the Postage (which must be paid in ad- Prejudice which zaay happen from the incor-vanced) upon letters addressed to Prince Ed rectness in such declaration.
The Qompany reserve the option of forward- ng all goode shipped by their Steamers for Europe through Egypt, either by rail, er by Canal in their own Steamers, or in vessels employed for the purpose.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading,
A. MOIYER, Superintendent. Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 8th February, 1872.
NOTICE
www.
COMPAUNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
STEAM FOR
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA,
·PORT SAID, MARSEILLES:
.A7.80,
MAHE, ST. DENIS, PORT LOUIS.
ON THURSDAY, the 29th instant, At
noon, the Company's 8. S. "ALPHEE Commandant BRUNET, with MAILS, PAŠ- SENGERS, SPRCH, and CARGO, will loave tlie Port for the above places.
Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon- don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
viz. **
ward Island, will henceforward be as falloys,
When forwarded við
Briadisi...
· When forwarded via
42 cents each batf.oance.
Marseilles.......... 16 cents each half-ounce. Waon forwarded ris
Southampton...... cats each half-ounce
'F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post Office.
Hongkong, 28th July, 1870.
It is hereby notified that boneeforward the fallowing Raica of Postage will be abarged upon Correspondence forwarded from Hong- kong, or any of the British Post Office Agencies in Chins and Japan, by Бистлык МАТИ PACKETS, via Brindisi, to the undermentioned... Countrica, Tiž.:—
FOR A LETTER.
Shipping orders will he granted till noor, and Cargo will be receivedl un board until 4 x.M., Specie and Parcole until S o'alock P.M. on the 88th February. (Parcels are not to be sent on board they must be left at the Agency's Office.) $ Contents and value of Packages are required.
Addressed to
For further particulars, apply at the Com pany's Office..
A. CONTL
Principal Agent. | 4 Hongkong, 17th February, 1872.
THROUGH US. MAIL LINE
FROM
༣.
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIC MAIL S. 8. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANIES.
The list of Charges for lighting or remetal-H fing vessels can so obtained from"
Mesare, NORTON, LALL & Co., Hongkong, HOORS. LANG, ORAXFORD & Co., Changbai
Kay
ONES BE. Boricitul Steam and, tt. 976.
with Boiler and Mountings, complete. Two Albion PRINTING PRESSES. One Columbian
do.
Ono larga Slotting MACHINE.
A Radial Drilling MACHINE. Ono Orab WINOGE,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & O». LF 834 Hongkong, 24th May, 1871.
FOR SALE.
100 CASES, ouch 1 Jezeri Qaurie, Fine Des- BA
sert CLARET.
55 Cases, each 1 dozen Qaurls, Fine Pale Dry
SANDER & On.
DENT & DOS ESTATE.
AND
NAVAL CONTRACTORS, KOBE (HIOGOJ, JAPAN
Citaly.
Switzerland... Tad Gorman States, Austria Belgina..... The Netherlands.... Denmark. Heligoland...
Sweden.......... Norway......
Russi
(Italy
10 cents for each } oz
-224
32
か
M
546
For a Neerpages. For such feme
Switzerland.................. The German States,
Austria....... Beginn The Netherlands.... Desmark.. Heligolerd. Sweden...... Norway.. Krusia.
or Ivice Juscos of Back
Currant, Packnis and
Pockets of Patterne 2 ota. 6 cts.J
13
12..
The prepayment of the postage on ordinary Letters is optional.
The postage ou registered Letters must be prepaid: the large for registration being the same sum as the postage on each Letter.
The prepayment of the postage on Nows- papers, other printed papers and Packeta of Exture is compulsory
T.W, MITCHELL,
Postmaster General
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1871,
General Post-Offee; ?
Steamship "AMERICA," Captain DOARE will lave Hongling for San
It is hereby notified that arrangements have Francisco via Yokohama on TUESDAY, the 195b Murch, at 3 o'clock P.M., taking Pas-been completed under which correspondance sengers, Mails and Freight, for the United from Hongkong may be forwarded to Nagasaki Blates. Canada, Central and South America, via Shanghai, and to Hiogo via Yokohama, by and Europe.
United States Mail Packets, and that Lettera
Are
run
J
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmester General, General Post Office,
Hongkong. 10th January, 1871.
--A Biesmor of, the Company will learo Sheng- | for Hongkong and places beyond Hongkong, FOURTH DIVIDEND of Two por pont.si, via the Inland Sea Porte, about eame date, may be forwarded from Nagarki and Hiogo on all Claims against the above Estate and make close connection at Yokohama. by means of the United States' Tacketa við
The "AMERICA" will be due at San Fran-Shangbai and Yokohama respectively. admitted by the Trustees, will be paid at their Ono Solf-acting SAW BENCH complete, Once, No. 7, Pedder's Hill, on the First Day cinas April 16th, whence daily Passenger respondence is four cents for each ball-aunce The rates of postage chargeable on such cor- trains and daily Freight trains of August next, with one Saw.
For particulars, apply to
it 1100 Hongkong, 27th June, 1871 Over the Central and "Union Pacific Bailon Lettero, two cents on each Newspaper, and road Lines for New York and for all the two certa og each two ounces of Books and F. BENNETT,
W. H. HENRIQUES principal cities in the interior and upon the Packers of Samples of Merchandize, in addition DH. TILLSON. &.Ü..
Atlantic Seaboard. The time between Sau to the Rates specified in the Tablo of Bates of AKERS, COMPRADORES. Francisco and New York by First-class Fra Postage at present in force.
aonger trains 18 six days and sweaty hours; and the distance 3,312 mile.
The Silver Palace Sleeping Cars are run through on these trains, muding Drawing Room Cars by day, and Sleeping Cara by night; and
It is hereby notified for general information are of the intest and best American pattera, being uncrcelled for comfort and convenience. that on and after the let August next, the Commission chargeable on Money Orders At New York, Passengem bave selection of seed upon the United Kingdom at Hongkong, various lines of Steamers to England, France Shanghai, and Yokohama will be as follows, and Garmany,
viz.:-
On suma not exceeding £2..........18 cents. Above £ and not creceding £5.....36 Above £5 and not exceeding £7.54. Above £7 and not exceeding $30..72
.....P. W. MITORELL,
Postmaster General.
make the Chineas and English type correspond: CHERNY, n the size of body, thereby affecting a vast economy of apone, achieving a clearness not. if 2174. Hongkong, 19th December, 1871.- previously attained, and dispensing with those
vast margins and vacant space which bave J. AND TENSENT'S ALE od
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. A BED BUOY has been placed in four A futbome of water, fout N.W. of the cf 7 Hongkong. 1st January, 1972. Wyoming-rock, Steamers or Vensela thay up-
TO LET proach close to this buoy whorning or dropping, but cannot pass as between itTHAT vor desirable BUNGALOW, sitnate
With posscarion on 1st January, 1871).
beretofore characterized Chinese publications. and Botifarle-rock.
The scope of the work is great, and its at Pokfaelum, and known as J. S. HALSEY,
"BEL-utilitarian purposes so complete, that a re- MONT," at present in the occupation of J. forenen to its pages enables a person who Harbor-Master. MENEE, Esq. Bowling Alley, Coach House, understands English to communicate effectively Swatow, Febrdfery 5th, 1872. [1m 265
4-stalled Stabin, &c., attached. Water laid ou. with nativer who understand nothing but Chi- $30 REWARD.
Apply to
nese. In this respect the work will be found GILMAN & Co.
indispensable to all Europeans residing in 2192 Hongkong, 17th December, 1870.
China, and to the natives themselves it ar- TO LET.
plaine subjects fully, with which very few in deod of them are perfectly acquaintal. To TURST CLASS Granite GODOWNS,
parties resident in England and interested in Wanchi. Apply to
Chizu it cannot but be invaluable occasionally.
It comprises upwards of two thousand large; quarto pages.
THE UNDERMENTIONED ARMS.
yiz.
No. 5,824, 1 double barrelled Lefaucheur GUN,
12 hore; 3,900, 1 do. do, do. doi 5,832, 1 do, do. do. do. 5,379, 1 do. Central Piro GUN, 19 hore:
By J. Webley & Sons, London And
BOB. S. WALKER & Co. ti 41 Hongkong, 9th January, 1871,
TO LET |FURST-CLASS Granite GODOWNS, at
city. Apply to
9,758, 1 Needle HIFLE, by F. Von From 12 to 30,000. pienle capa
Dreyne, Sommerda:
10,127, 1 'Noodle CARBINE, doj
Laving been stolen on the night of the 5th
instunt from our premises a REWARD of
THIRTY DOLLARS
S. E. BUILROWS & FONS. tf 170 Hongkong, 1716 September, 1863,
·TO LET."
TRUBNER & Co., CO, PATERNOSTER BOW; W. H. BELL, "Daily Press.” OPPIOR, HongKove.
NOW READY
•PORTER
DAVID CORSAR & SONS' Merchant Navy Navy Boiled
SUANVAS. Long Flur Crows
ARNHOLD, KANBERG & Ou #1130 Hongkong, 11th May, 1567.
NATHAM'S 'BRANDY in 1 đuz, dzses
SILBERY £
PORT CLARED
2
13
HIRLEY & OG
FOR SALE.
900 ASKS best PORTLAND CEMENT,
just landed.
Apply to
*
fm 120 Hongkong, 37th January, 1872.
NOTICE.
E undersigned, Sweet-ment Dealers' Shop. number of years, ard we have no other branch elsewhere than the one established in this City, The success of this most delicions and unrival. led Preserves has caused some impudent and evil disposed percone at Hongkong and Mooso (who are eager to obtain recaey by illegal other Japau Ports, and Ban Fratoisco, for the Overland Bailroad, nad to Europe by pounecking meana), to apply the name of CHT LOONG
Lines of Steamare. The Overland Railroad to their own inferior Goods. Thas the Public Companion Guarantee 12 days time for Silk and
Through Tickets and Bills of Lading are toned for transportation to Tokohama and
is cheated hot what good-will be to the oil 18 days for Tens and General Merchandise, General Post Office, disposed who will be punished by the vie!talion
of God? The Public era, therefore, requested between San Francisco and New York.
Favorable arrangements have been made for to end their orders direct to our establishment Through Passengers and Freight to America from Calentin, Penang and Singapore, and
at Canton, Floram, and this is the only way in which they can obtain our Genzine Goods.
OHY LOONG, Honet meat Dealers Shop, Cantor om 1854 Capton, 30th October, 1871.
補煙米馨元爽
THE
· Hongkong, 15th July, 1870.
Arrangercuta baving been made under which Haile for London arriving at Buss from from Swatow, Amoy and Foodkow.
China by Frivate Ships will be forwarded to Return Passago Tiokets issued at a reduction destination via Brindisi, it is hereby notified that the rates of postage, which must be paid in of 20′į, on regular rates.
advanes, ou oorrespondenes addressed to the Value and weight of Parcel Packages re- United Kingdone so forwarded, will be as fol quired; all Packages abould be marked to ad- lows, vi
For Lattera..............4 cents per ball ource. No Freight received after noon of the 11th For Newspapers... 3. each. prox. No Parcel Packages received after 5 PM,
(not exceeding Iouaca cents. For Books and) same day.
For further information as to Passage or Freight, apply at the Agenor of the Company, Praya Wel
TA, HARRIS,
Hongkong, February 17th, 1879,
is hereby offered to any person or persona, who (Will possession in or about the 1st Jazuary, HD HOUSEHOLD COMPANIONE TOURIST'S GUIDE undersigned boga to inform the Public areas in full.
shall assist in the recovery of the stolen pro
perty.
1872)
At the same time, the public is warned THE PREMISES in Wyndham Street, now
against purchasing the said Arma.
W. SCHMIDT & Co
Gunmalcars, Queen's Road, #207 Hongkong, 7th February, 1872
ccanpied by the !! German Club." Water and Gas laid on. Apply tu
WILSON & SALWAŻ,
Architants, &c. If 1846 Hongkong 27th October, 1871."
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT,
FREDERIC DEGENABR. if 215 Hongkong, Slat January, 1872.
REDUCED PRIOR $1. Containing the names of all the Articles of Tradə, objects of Natural History, Furniture,
ciation.
By Dr. BEVAN, with many Additions, Correos, with the Punti, and Manduria Fronan.
Apply at the Daly Prom Ode,
tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS" Örthography,
PRICE: In Paper Wrapport, Neatly Bonad....
....$1.50
A
$4.00
Aloo a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Ohinese language, in two-Parts
The Daily Pross Office,
that he has all sorts of Ol CIGARS, HAVANA, CAVITE and MANILA, in small and large boxes, best TOBACCO, and prepar- ed 70BA000 for Sale at an agreeable prices.
For particulars, apply to
KWONG YUEN HING,
No. 61. Queen's Rojd- Next to the wriérance of the Central Market, 6m 1484 Hongkong, 29th August, 1871,
Agend
Patterns.....
2
every additional4
F. W. MITCHELL,
6
Pastmitater General,
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 20th December, 1973,