-
rerion is sing on, the affect in intensified. If the annion for corrosion did exint thre would be no glavasio cl rout. Dil not think that Speace's sement would be any sorvios as cement, neithe did be that it would be of any detriment to thean. He abould here thought it a very suspicious subetanos to se ne u ociment for the bottom ofhips. From thu compact condition of the pic of oxidy of iron produced (a picos taken from one of the Magera's pumpe), be shonid thar that ita formation was not rapid, or productio a few months, but that it was the work of yore.
Mr. Childers was examined before the Megara Commissioneraon Saturday. He statend the purport of the official communications wands to him respecting the ship whilst he was Firas Lord of the Admiralty, the last of these wus towards the closs of 1970, Just before, his serious illaess. Sie Shiney Dacres then report. } HAMBURG.. ad that the depare was an extravagant vessel, | BAN FRANCISCO, and that she ought to be paid off. After some. Do. inquiry Mr. Childers approved of that course,
Du.
THE DAILY PŘESS, FRIDAY, MARCH 22ND, 1973.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
Kadini..
Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.. Hongkong Russell & Oo..... Hongkong Russell & Co. Hongkong Olyphant & Ouzenvikkee
Longhong Rozario & Co. Hongkong Olyphant & Ca.....
tongkang Remedion & Co...... Hongkong Frederio Dogenter.. Honglung Melohers & Co. Hongkong Wo. Puston & Co.. Bonglong Dougins Lapraik & Co.
...Quick dispatob.
On or about the 35rdinat.
DESTINATION
VEDEN' NAME
OLPTAIN
AT
FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO
TO BE DISPATCHED,
Hongkong Santis
faraver.
MoNear
Quiel dienatob..
Jaiek dispateli.
Makeville...
juisk dispatak:
Quick disputer..
Noord Brabant...
Jumea Frost..
Gmorula (str.)...
Daniel Jean Richard
Gordon Castle (mis)............ Parana (str)
npbell.
Wilkinson Ashton
For Sale.
but there was no understanding as to bet PORTLAND (OR) future employment. The right hon. gen. | MANILA........ tleman then explained at some length the SINGAPORE ebanges in Admiralty Administration which ha SAIGON
Gastern Inter (str.).............. Knight
De. Frakland, who was next examined, ex-introduced yn becoming the head of the doparts CHINKIANG....... preesco a gueral cononengo in the evidentement, and expressed his opinion that they had SHANGHAI...... of Dr. Odkg, remarking with regard to the sup had a very beneficial effect upon the service. He SWATOW, AKOY, F'CHOW, &o. Youso (str.). posed galenie action-of the copper rose nëur i hað endeavoured to abolieb Taalean forma 'and'
useless writing, bubho knew that the tuk waG by no means completed when his health garG way, and he had to give it up. Mr. Childersalao defended his policy in relation to the sling of the dockyards and ae it affected the constras
the leak tut the extent to which it would have contribute to the corrosion must have been very alight, just as putting a ton of salt into the Atinio muld add to the amount of salt it al rendy combined
This being the whole of the ovidence, tho Cibleftion of the navy, and denied that there wa8 ADJ Comminakner announced that the inquiry basia for the statement that the officiency of any stood udjarned mine dio,
Ivessel in the service was encrificed to economy,
SUMMARIES OF NEWS FROM THE,
LONDON DAILY PAPERS.
(Daży Bows.)
SATURDAY January 27th The Cambridge Minibentical Tripos war published resterday amid the interest nad citement real on snoh occasions. The Senior Wrangler Mr. Robert Ramsay Webb, of Br. John's College. Twenty-ninth on the list of Wrangler is the name of a son of the late Mr. Dick.no.
It is stated that M. This favourably tecnívét
For Sale.
VICTORIA EXCHANGE.
SAYLE & CO..
Spring and Summer Sexson.
Black and Blue BROAD, CLOTHS.
the deputation which recently waited on him for are now showing their new Stook for the the purpose of proposing the re-establishment of the gambling table in France. Several of the Feria papera "advocate the measure, and M. Emest Feydeau, the novelist, countly urged in an article that if it were adopted the German indemnity might sose be paid... Heat the same time defended publio gambling as a means of recmeiling the peor with their lot. M. Thiers was instrumental in abolishing public gambling in France in 1863, but he is now said to be favourable to its re-establishmen
Admord Sir John Hay, M.P., Fourth Noel Lord of the Admiralty from July, 1666, to Di- comber, 38, wins cxamined before the Megor
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE, Comeniusim yesterday, He recommanded that
MARCH 22ND MORNING, the ship bonkl be part off. in 1889, and be bad nothing to do with her boing re-commisioned,
New Patna, $6781 to $6761, caab and credit; The qution of the thinuses of her plates New Benaren, $8621 to $675 Old Patan, $672) never cum before Liu. In the ordinary course to 625; Old Bonarea, 96521 to 8655 (Malwa, it ought bhave come under the notis of the 8016 to 2025. Market quist for all kinda.
April; Chinus are steady at $57; and Victorias at $60 to $61, For Shanghai Steam Navigation there is a fair enquiry at Tia. 147 to Tls. 148. Clius aud Jupatis are dull at Tls. 100. Steam- boats there is a little inquiry at 3 per cent. premium. There is nothing doing in Ducks
Bank Shares are steady, with all sales at first Sea Lard, and why it did not he was un uble to ay Ho, was of opinion that the il-quotations In Fire Shares, Hongkonge have Irged hering of coal in the bunkers in 1870 taken a enddou start, and aules have been mada caved this ultimate fose of the vansel. Sirat 8530 caah, with buyers at $540 for end of Sidney Borea, senior naval lord since 188, yus the mat witness. In his opinion Captain Luard wat blame fornet baving ascertain ed that de foam was partently sanwordy fore. l'ont the telegram suggesting that abe shend be placed in the first, instead of the fearth rsion of reserve. He thought the or Hutole. Megan was not only ill and badly stowed, but improper reported on. As regarded the safe. ty of theussel, he did not think she was over. Inden; but for the epifort and convenienco of: those on ward she was certainly overladen.
The appintocat of Mr. J. B. Aspinal, G, Attor-General of the County Falatine of Darham, succession to Mr. Justive Quain, is annomed in the Gazette.
Sixteensow Queen's Corinnal have been up- pointed, and amongst the names is that of Mr. . B. Bralowe, H.P. Mr. Serjeant Sargood is to hard patent of precedence next after Mr. S. Popa, 0.
Fra he additional accontata published in the Frond papers of the railway accident near Antibes,uppenre that a viodnet over a to
SPARZ
Hongkong Bank Shares, Old-60 per cent.
premtum.
Hongkong Bank Sharu, New-58 per cent.
premium.
Union Insurance Society of Canton, new share
$1,500 por abare premiam. China Tradera Iuantance Company's Shares
$1,500 per share promium. Ohma and Japan Marine Insurance-116. 180
per share premium..
Chinese Insurance Company-$125 to $130 per
sbare prémium.
Hoogkong Fire Insurance Company's Shares
$330 per share, premium. China Fire Insurance Company's Shares -$57
rout ina teemmestay by the floode, d to 358 per share, premium. that, notwithstanding the danger signuls whobieten Fire Insurance Company's Shares were plued at the spot, a train from Mentine 860 to 301 per share, praminm.
to Cannescans up at full speed and dusted Hongkong and Whampca Deck Company's into the water. The storer and engine-driver | were drowed, as well na four passengers.
It seems that attempts are being made to re-estable publio gaming tables in Frencs. Six mangers of Fresh bathing establisk- 18nts willed aron M. This on Wedisceday with the abject in view. According to the Gaulois, further deliberations on the subject ure to tak place on Monday next. The p pusal ia afrocated on the ground of the udva tages that will score to the Treasury,
it. Pley who was Freneb Consul at Now York during the war between France and Gir many, just been senteroed by the Paris Caurt of Currasticneil Appealē to two years' impriso:ment and 2,000 francs fine, fur wie appropriating public money, with which be had beer satructed to make contracts for the Governwat. Or the same olfarge be bad pra- viously leo acquitted by the Tribunal of First Justance
(Standard)
י
Shares per cent, disconat. Hongkong, Canton and Mache Steamboat Co
Stares-33 per cent, premium. Shanghai Stenu Navigasion Company-Ts. 147
3/4 and 6/4 Light Fancy TWEEDS, A Silk and Wool and all Wool FLANNELS White and Colored DRILLS and DUCKS,
White and Fancy VESTINGS, N ALPACGAR, MERINOS, PARAMATTAS.
PAJAMAS and DRESSING GOWNS,
Black and Drab Felt HATS. White and Colored Straw HATS, Panama HATH TIES and SCARVES, in the latest styles. UMBRELLAS
>
Linda and Paper COLLARS, now shapes... White and Colored Cotton & Lisle HUSIERY. Gauze Merino VESTS and PANTS, Sik UNDER VESTS.
Carton and Linen SHEETINGS. Damask NAPKINS and CLOTHS, all size
Linen and Cotton: TOWELS.
SOAP and PERFUMERY.
TAILORING in all its branchoa;, under tho
apperintendence of experienced CUTTERS.
to Tx. 748 per share, nominal. China Sea, Saigon, and Straits Steamship Now
Company--5 per osat. disconut, nominal, China and Straits Steam Navigation Com
pany-25 per cent, discount, nominal, Hongkong Gas Company's Sharon-365 per
ubara.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-48 per
crat, discount. Hongkong Distillery Company-10 per cent.
premium.
Indo-Chinese Sugar Company-323 per alare
discount,
Hongkong Pier and Godown Company-35
per share, discount.
OR LONDON.-
ABXCHANGE.
Bauk Bills, at 30 days' night, Bank Bills, at 6 months' aigut, 4/5 Oroits, at 6 months' night .... 4/53 to 4/53. Documentary Bills, at Ganonths'
sight Bank Bills on demand,......... 433 ON NEW YORK.-
454
FURNISHING DEPARTMENT.
Hearth RUGS and Sofa CARPETS.
DAMASKS and REPS TRIMMINGS and Cartai LOOFS
Lace CURTAINS.
Toilet QUILTS and ANTI-MACASSARS, Brass and Mahogany Cortain POLES, Embroißäred, Printed and Velvet TABLE COVERS.
Musquito NOIS. Coir MATS and MATTING. FLOOR CLOTHES. PORTMANTEAUS.
For Ladies Advertisement or T'o-morrenn'a Inmuni
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT,
Corner of Nankin and Brechuen Boad,
SHANGHAI
B. This was questioned in the Assembly on Saturdayou the subject of the appoinsesent of a Vice-President of the Republic. He, how- ever, rejared the idea, uad said that, in case.DÍ a vacancy rising, he himself would continue in fice til his successor was appointed. M. Thiera emed to overlook the possibility of the decem of the President of the Republic,
The apprehensions of a disturbance in Lyons eneoque on the removal of 4. Valentin sp pear to bare passed over. The city is tranquil. and the proclamation of the new perfest bas been wellreceived. M. Valentin dined with be longtong Hotel, and all bill or SMALL Inrolou o Teod-Meinhard's
Thiers on Friday.
The omittee on the Italian budget has adopted to loan of 300 millione lire. A journal tie appeared at Rome with the pr grammex" Wur to Catholic Institutious. I is said ab Father Hyacintho in one of the writers.
The preeedings of the Royal Commissionem appointe lo inquire into the loss of the Mem. ra, were, sa Eaterday, not only of great im- portancs, but invested with anuanal interat The wits ender examination was Mr. Chil ders, MP, lata First Lord of the Admiralty. His evidace was, to a great extent, a defence of the Cherament and of the Admiralty
tem..
Private, & months' sight. TTA
ON BOMBAY,-Bauk, 3 Jaya" night 2207 to 291 ON OLLOUTTA Bant 3 days'sight 2201 to 921
FIKE Undersigned bas lewed tire basiness
FOR SALE
Just landed, "Dioacturen," vía Hamburg.
A. Aromatie Angostura BIG FBBS: parl
orders for goods, and receipts, will be signed by hith bereafter. He will not be responsible for onlarly adapted and appropriate for Tropical debta contracted, or transactions entered into, olimates, and a recommended for its aroma by the late lassec, LEE-A-FONO. Any oder for and tonic qualities. dinner, tiffin, or supper will be promptly exe- outed.
KWONG YUNG, or Kwoor Wo & Co,
Lessee of Hongkong Hotel Jan 400 Hongkong, 29th Felwuary, 1872.
Undersigned have an appointed C 1 Agents for the Sale of their Goods in ingkang and China by Messrs. J. & R. Ten- beat, Galegow, and Mesart. David Corner & Sone Arbroath."
PLUMBER
ARNHOLD, KANDERO & Üo. # 419 Hosokong, Juruary, 1967,
E. R. HANDLEY,
AND SHIP COPFER SMITH, BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER. - (LATE PATERSON & HANDLBY), 70-F, Proga West,
Next to the P. & D. Coal Stores,
· tf 16811 HONGKONG.
A curias netion for libel came on Saturday! before the Court of Common Pleas sitting fu bune. The plaintiff was a naval architect, and HOUSE the libe complained of was contained in an Admiraly minate published by Mr. Chillors in consepence of the loss of the Captain." In a letter from Str Spencer Bobiason reference was made to game plans that, the plaintiff sub- mitted the Admiralty for converting wooden
Thoe ships ick iron-clade. It was euid, plane wald bave hid weight whatever tim Ene knost antecedents of their anchor, but they duired weight from the approval of lato Cornator of the Navy?"At the trial Mr. Juare Brett non-suited the plaintiff opos the groud that the utter discussed in the minute si ane of national importanee, and that they was no proof of malice, and there- fore, the communication was privileged. The question was now raised upon a rale for a new trial, wither his lordship had misdirected the jary. arguments were not concluded t the rising of the Court..
Sept, La MILLAR & 00.
SNIP. AND STEAMBOAT
PLUNDERS
A "OCSE,
COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS. No. 1. Queen's Road East and Nullah, Lane, Opposite H.M. Naval Duck Yard, 387 Hongkong, ist, Mareb, 1871.
BORG
A
INNER AND GALVANIZER
97, WANCHAT ROAD, IRON, OHAIN, PIPES,
AND
ALE KINDS OF IRON WORK GAL
VANIZED,
A jagment was given on Saturday in the Court of Queen's Bench of some importance 1928] with respect to the custody of a child, whose deceascl father was a Protestant and mother' a Rama Ontnolic. The father died about eleven pare ago, at the mother since then bad bet in and out of variona workhouses Six or even months ago the mother, being in consumption, went into a hospital, and a bene valent bly, with her cunt,tosant establub volent hy, with her consent, obtained odia ment fr destitute children at Ealing. The mother, being now in a dying state, wished the child be handed over to a Roman Catille institution. The Court said that religion bad nothing to do with the case, and decided that
ON REASONABER TERMÄ.
煤采
WING-KÉE COAL BHOP.
Apply to
MARQURS & Day...
To-morrow, at daylight: Quiele dispatch.. Quick dispatch.g ||To-day, al 2 p.N. Quick dispatch.
Yessels on the Berth,
FOR SHANGHAL
LANE, GRAWERDENTS by the sale or
Pointed SOLE AGENTS for the Sale of TELE Beitiah Steamer BOKER'S BITTERS
in China and parchasers are warned to boware of Spurions imitations.
tt 52 Hongkong, 6th January, 1872.
YUK DALE CROTCH CAVITE CHEROOTS AND
CIGARS.
H. COHEN,
Burd's Lane.
O
tf 358 Hongkong, 23rd February, 1872.
FOR SALE. THE EST FRENCH SMOKING TOBACCO,
CAPORAL
Apply to
FREDERIO DEGENAER." 247 Hoogkong, 5th February, 1979. FOR SALE.
100 CASES, each 1 dozon Quarto, Fine Des-
DOE CLARET.
55 Canna, moh I dozen Quarts, Fine Pale Dy
SANDER, & Co..
tf 2174 Hongkone, 19th December, 1871.
AND R. TENSENT'S ALE and J. PORTER
PARANA Wilkinson, Master, will load ka above, quû be
Docks,
· PORT, OF, AMOY.
Post-Office Notifications.
A mail will elaqe,
For Saigon,--Por Martaban, at 11.90 mts.
QHIPOWNERS, AGENTS, and COM-day, the End instant.
For Foochow and Stanghai, (in place of the
MANDERS are informed that the Docr COMPANY'S ESTABLISHMENTS at the shove Ports previously notified), per Madras, at 9.30 Port afford every facility, at moderate charges,
for
REPAILING AND SPARRING VESSELS
LAMAND
CLEANING AND PAINTING IROŃ SHIPS AND STEAMERS.
THEIR LARGE GRANITE DOOK. Has 28 feet length on the bloska, and at: averago spring tidos can receive Tools of 16 to 17 foet draught. It has n (OATSSON GATE, AND POWERFULCENTRIFUGAL
STEAK-PUMP",
And at Engineers' work-shop fitted with Lathes and Tools, driven by steam. Tron and. Brass Foundries, Boilermakers shop, a large Smith: and Carpenters and Bout-builders sheds. All enperintended by resident EuropeanS,
Their two smaller GRANITE DOCKS C
F.M. to-day, the 2nd instant.
For Saigon Fer Arratoon Apear, to-day, the and instant & bat.
For Singapore-Por Str. Eastern Isles, at 5 SP.36, to-day, flie End instant.
For Saigon (ia place of Singapore, previously notified, por H.LM: Corvette Fillore Pisani, at 11.80 A, tomorrow, the 23rd instant.
MAILS BY THE" FRENCH-PACKET".
The French Mall Packet "KOOGLY," wil! be dispatched on THURSDAT, the 29th inst At goon, with the Maila
Serebelles, Reunion and Maurition, Suez, To Saigon, Singaporo, Point de Galle, Adon, Alergaris, France and other Continental Staten (in a sloged mail to France), and to and
rough the United Kingdom vi Maregillse. Letter for Registration will be received
despatched-TO-DAY the 22nd instant, at resolve, at spring tides, Vessels drawing 12 feet antil 10 A.K. on the 28th instant.
For Freight or Pusange, apply to
WM. PUSIAU & Co.,
Agents
38 547 Hongkong, 20th March, 1570;
· FOR SINGAPORE. THE British Steamer
"EASTERN ISLES," Captain Kaight, will he dispatched for the nbare port TOMORROW, the 23rd instant, et daylight, ROUNDUPRANT
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co.
4 540 Hongkong, 20th Marob, 1879. FOR SWATOW, ANDY, ROOCHOW, AND
TALSHANGHAI: THE Steamship,
«TESSO,"
Captain Acton, will save immediate despatch for the above Porter
For Freight or Passage, apply to:
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
HAM DAVID OORSAR & SONS Hongkong, 20th March, 1573.
Merchant Navy
Navy Bojled
Long Flan Orowned Me
JANVAS.
ARNHULD, KARBERG & Co. tf 1130 Hongkong. 11th Mny, LE67,62 ———
“FOR SALD. DEAL CAVITE CHEROOTS, 24 Costados, Superior Manila CIGARS, 3 Habanos.
Apply to REMEDIOS & 00.
1m 413 Hongkong lat Harch, 1878.
CARRIAGES FOR THE BACES,
FUR MANILA (direct). HL British Steamer
BMERALD”. will be despatched for the above port on or about the 21rd instans.
For Fright or Passage, apply to:?
MOLYPHANT & Co 538 Hongkong, 18th March, 1872. §2
FOR OHINKIANG, duet
Just arrived from Englund, PARK PHAETON with Turn-over Seat.
as 1 Do. Do with Bamble.,
1 Do. Do., Dov
1 PARISIAN PHAETON, Do
Dai
1 SOCIABLE D
1 WAGONETTE
MENU LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. if: 393 Hongkong, 18th February, 1872.
FOR SALE,
WSCHMIDT & Co. bara reived by late
Arrivals very tine Assortment of BREACH LOADING FOWLING PIECES in Solid fitter and Canvas Omers; alén, com plete. LOADING APPARATUS for same, and LEATHER CARTRIDGE BELTZ. 8o. &o
tf 143 Hongkong, 20th January, 1874
FOR SALE.
ONE 8. H.P. Burizontal Steam ENGINE,
with Bouler and Mountings, complete.. Two Altion PRINTING PRESSES, One Columbiando.
One large Blotting MACHINE,
A Radial Drilling MACHINE.
Ono Crab WINCE.
Que Bell-asting SAW BENOR 'complete, with one Saw.
For particulare, apply to
D DOUGLAS LAPRAIK ± 0. if 894. Hongkong. 24th May, 1871.
FOR SALE,.....
M
“GORDON CASTLE, DU Campbell, Master, will hays quick dospatch aljove.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
MELOHERS & Con
A Agenta,
521 Hongkong, J5th March, 1872.
FOR SAIGON:
THEAmerican Steamer
DANIEL JOAN RICHARD shortly expecto, will have quick despatch ng
For Freight of Passage, apply to
FREDERIC DEGENAER. 496 Hongkong, 12th March, 1872. *FOR PORTLAND (OREGON) “HE 4 10hspër banque mes
THA
NOORD BRABANT Cant. Jomen Frost, will have mediate
paton for the above porb
www.
Spans, Taber, and other Dook-yard aiutorial opt in stock,
Quarters for Officers, and a DRY GODOWN or STORES, af Vessels under repair, 67.2317 Ámov. December. 1868
FOOO HOW
RIVER.MIN.
DOCK
The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ontinary Letters, Nowspapers, Books, &e, antil 1 A.. on the 29th instant, after which no Letters dan be received.
Money Order on any of the Money Order Ofices in the United Kingdom will be granted until 5 PM, on the 27th instant.
F. W. MITORELL,
Postmaster General. Hongbong, 20th March, 1973.
General Post Office,
THE
above granice loored BOOK, of the It is hereby notified for general information, following Dimensiona, viz: Length, 300 that henceforward theo, rates of Postage, which feet, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is capable ¦ must be paid in adrancs, chorgeable upon Book receiving Venuela drawing 13 to 10 feet, as the and Pattern Packets posted at Hongkong, of state of the Tides will allow. The Dock raue al ung of the British Postal Agencice in China dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steam and Japan, to be forwarded by the British The above premises comprise a large Machine Contact Mail Packets to the Australian, Co- Shop, containing a
fonies and "New Zealand, will be as follows,
WHITWORTH's 12-INCH SBY CUTTING DRAG TOTE GAP LATHE,
DRILLING AND SCREWING MACHINES, - A LARGE SMITHY, &c., S., Sw. Large Godowns are on the premises for STOWAGE OF CARGO, &o, da A large Stenic of Woods, Metal, &c.&o., always on hand.
The Dock Steam Tug Wooring ie available at all times to tow vessels to or from Son, at enr rent rates, on application.to
Superintendent. "The fat of Obarges for lighting or remeial. ang vessele can be obtained from
Mesars, NowTON, ITALL & Co, Hongkong, Messrs LANE, Crawford & Co. Shanghai Mayh LF 676:
NOTICE: COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES
MARITIMES. - - PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
HAVAN BUUSTEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES;
MAKE, ST, DENIS, PORT LOUIS. YN THURSDAY, the 28th March, at more O
the Company's 5.5." "HOOGLY,” Commandant RAPATEL, with MAILS, PAS SENGERS, SPECIF, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above places.
Orgo and Specie will be registered for Lon- don as well as for Marseilles, and necepted to. destnit through Marseilles for the principal
places of Europo
For Freight or Lainage, annly to
METROZARIO & Co.
tf 533 Hongkong. 18th Bloch, 1972.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
THE 4.1 American Ulipper Borgpe
MALLEVILLE,"
Waite, Master, will have early despatch se above
For Freight or Fassure, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. #479 Hongkong. 9th March, 1872.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
CVEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN, THE 41 American Ship
REIMS,
in Cases of 9 dos Quarts, bdostignol daz. Quastu,
andy's doz. Pinta. SANDER &.00%
·Bols Agente for Chana, Japer and Manila, * 2151 Hongkong. 13th December, 1871.
VATHAM'S BRANDY 65 1. vez, 08608.
SHERRY
FONT
11
INDIA will have quick despatel for the above port.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. if (61 Hongkong. Til March, 1872-
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE 41 American Stip
SARDIS,
Shipping orders will be granted till noon, and Uargo, will be received on board until Specie and Parcels until 9 o'clock P., on the 27th Mnvob. (Parcels are not to be sent on board, they meat he left at the Agency's Office.) Contents and valve of Eackages are require
To forbbor particulars, apply at the Cou- FROY's Ofice.
A. CONIL
Hongkong, 19th March, 1872.
For a Packet not exceeding 1 oufios
in weight..... 2 cente For a Paket above 1 ounce and not exceeding 2 VTER.............. For a Facket above 2 ounces rind not
exceeding 4 ounces.
4.
8
For a Packet above 4 ounces and not
exceeding & pances...15
and so un, aiding 8 cents for every additional ounces or fraction thereof..
1. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General. General Post Office,
-Hongkong 16th June, 1870.
It is hereby rotified that henceforward the rates of postage which must be paid in advance, bargeable on Packets of printed papers or patterns of light weight sent from Hongkong to the United Kingdows by the United States Packots vin San Francisco, will be as follows,
viz:
For a packet not exceeding 1 ounce
in weight..
........ 2 cents For a packet above I ounce not ex-
cecding 2 ounces.
For a packet above 2 onnees not az-
reading 4 ounceR
8
ப
and eight cents for every additional foar ounces. These rates apply to Printed Circulars, Price Lista Market Reports, and all printed papers other than Newspapers: en-well as to Bouka and Trade Patterns or Samples.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster GeneTÜL Hongkong, 12th April, 1870.
General Post Office,'
Arrangements having been mu "under whok Mails for London arriving at Sacz from China by Private Ships will be forwarded to destinatim via Brindisi, it is hereby notified that the rates of postage, which must be paid in adroner, on correspondenco addressed to the
J
..24 cents per balf ounou.
8
United Kingdom so forwarded, will be as fol- lowe, viz.:- For Letters..... For Newspapers... Prinsipal Agent, For Baoks and Patterns.....
STEAM JOR- SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE 'GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BEINDISI, AND SOUTHAMPTON;
·BOMBAT, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. FIRE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAD
ALSO
..
(vot exceeding 1 ounce 4 centr.
3+
$
4
every additional 4
General Post Office,
FW. MITCHELL,
Poelmaster General,
Hongkong, 20th December, 1871.
It is berhy notified that henceforward the NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship following Eater of Postage will be charged * COLUMBIAN? Captam H. C. Ancave, with upon Correspondence forwarded from Hong- Her Majesty's Mails. Passengers. Specie, Yong, or any of the British Post Office Agencies and Gargo, will leave this for the above places in China and Japan, by BESH MA on THURSDAY,the 4th April, at noon
PAOKETE, viá Brindisi, to the undermentioned Cargo will be received on board until noon, | Countries, viz. :---- and Specie and Pails at the office until 2 r..
Track, Master, will have early despatch ns on the Srd idem. (above th BIRLEY & On,"
CLARENT
FOR SALE.
Queen's Runit 900 CASKS best PORTLAND CEMENT,
ti 379 Hongkong. 96th February, 1872.
· FOR SALE! MPAGNE
jast landed,
Apply to
FREDERIC DEGENAEK 915 Hongkong, 81st January, 1872.
A FOB SALELNE BROUGHAM, by Hooker with a more-
able driving Seat, und HARNESS, Silver Mounted, nearly now,
LAND, CRAWBORÚ & Co. 1883 Hongkong, 16th November, 1871.
For Freight or Passau apply to angka RUSSELL & CO. tf.37 Hongkong, 10th Febmary, 1872-
FOR BAMBURG (direct). THE German Barque
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HONGKONG
334 Tons, Captain J. Cluver, will fod hero, at Whampoa, and at. Mueno, and have guide deo patoh.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. of 280 Hongkong, 10th February, 1872,
FA
G. H. Komm's 1st quality.....$15.00 Finta.. 16.00 Do "Extrs let quality," 10,00 Do.“Cartu Blánoke," ... 17.00 AMONTILLADO, bottled by the underg
$13.00
·Bignedigni Superior SHEREK, 40, do 10:50 Pule SHERRY, Adolfor do. 8.00 Superior MEDOC, Vintage, 1665:. Saperior St. JULIEN, do. CHATEAU: TQUEM, do. 1851......... 15.00 Containing the names of all the Articles of Sparkling MOSELLE, P. A. Mom's. 14.00 Trade, objects of Natural History Formulare, Pints 15.00&c. &c., with the Punti and Mhacarin Front- Choies PORT, bottled for the undersigned 11,00 ciation Henemy's BRANDY, one star:
7.00 Do. Liqueur do,, MYEOP" 24,00
REYNOLDS & Co. tf 266 Hongkong, 7th February, 1879.
NOW BEADY
1600 THE TOURIST'S GUIDE-VARNUM DOLLINS
IMPREJAL QUARTO,
ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY WHH THE PINTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.
An ANGLO-CHINESE DICTIONARY, published
at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong.c
[Feb, 110 comprehensiveness and practical service Cole Work stands unrivalled. All the new words which the Chinese are of late yours been
THE Proprietor of WING-KEE Shop bega to inform the Fublic that his Shop has been tablished since 1855, at Endicott's Lane, and that he has always a great quantity of Beat casters wishing to patronise him, are requested ODAI in store for Sale Gentlemen or Ship to apply at his Shop.
ly 699 Hongkong, 24th April, 1871,
"UARD.
AYRES & CO.,
MISSION AGENTS.
the application of a mother whose ring and AUCTIONEERS AND GENERAL CUM
ho win paper anuld not be bona fide. The Guild, therfore, remains at Euling
(Telegraph.):
The Jake of Newcastle has canned it to be made known to his tenanta in North Notty tuzl
he wishes them to vote "exactly as they plearo"
No. 24, QUEENS ROAD CENTRAL.
Weekly Bales every Monday, and Proceeds Paid on Wednesdays
t6 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1878.
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Also a far comes of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Language, in two Parts.-
The Daily Prose. Ofica, a
JUST LANDED.
GOOD assortment of Gentlemen's and A Ladies 80016, 8 moderate prites.
ATRES &Co. Hongkong, 2nd January, 1874.
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BLY & HUG. PERSIER'S CHAM-
"PAGNE
ROYAL SILLERY CARTE BLANCHE
WAY
BRANLANDSTEIN & Co.,
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STARBUTINOT BOAD," HONGKONG.
1 Hongkong, And February, 1872. → TAKASIMA COLLIERT,
NAGASAKI N
Undersigned are prepared to supply Onals from the Takusimu Colliery (8 foot cam, in quantitics as required, to be dellvese on board ship in this Harbor, but
NA NoteThe Specific Gravity of Takastina Voul de 1265, it contains 8237 per cent of Carbon and is admitted to be fully equal to the
glub North Comtry Coal for steaming and all other purposes. GLOVER & Cór
Agent in Hongkong na
NORTON LIATH & C
For Particulars regarding Freight and Par eage, apply nt the P. & 0.5. N. Co.'s Offies, Hongkong CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Puckages for the Overland Bintoisroqnot by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered ly the Shippers to the Company's Agonte, with the Bills of Lading or with Parcule; and the Company do not hold thanuelves responsible for any Detention ar Prejudtee which may happen from 1 incor rpetness in such declaration,
The Company reserve the option of forward. ang all goods shipped by their Steamers for Entops through Egypt, either by rail, or by Dasal 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 Bill of Lading. WERNYA. MUIVER, Superintendent.
Teninsular and Oriental Storm Navigation. Co. » Olion, Frongkong, 2lất Máreb, 1872.
THROUGH U.S. MAIL. ITNE
PROM
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIO MAIN S. S. COMPANY IN CONNECTION WITH THE CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD COMPANIES.
Bola Agents on mokong. 1951 Nagasaki, Japaa. Osicber, 1670HS Stumabip JAPAN Cap FREE-
Im 434 Hongkonk, 4th March, 1872
FOR SALE
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The prepayment of the postage on ordinary Lettere is optional.
The postage on registered Letters must be prepaid, the obarge for registration being the name tam as the postage on ench Letter.
The prepayment of the postage on News pupers, other printed papers and Packets of Putere is compulsory
FW. MITOHILL,
Pustmaster General.
Hongkong, 2nd December, IS71.
General Pcat-Office,
MAN will leave Hongkong for San Fran
It is hereby notified for general information NOTICE Nepo na Xokohamns on FRIDAY, the 12th that on and after the Isi August noɛt, the [TRE undersignod, Svent-ment Dealers Shop, April sext, st 8 o'clock r.m. taking Fas- Commission chargeuble en Money Orders bas been cátablished at Canton for a scages Mails and Freight, for the United issued upon the United Kingdom at Hongkong, number of years, nud too hard no other branch States, Canada, Central and Sooth America, Shanghai, and Yokobama will be as follows, elsewhere than the one established in thirty and Rompe if 418 Hongkong, Jet March, 1872, VN
The anscese of this most delicions BDA QOYIVAL,
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang- led Preserves ona oedasi: saniy impudent and hai, vis the Inland Sea Forts, about sago date, BAIL MAKING
evil disposed persons at Hongkong and Macao and make olost connection at Yokohama, WILLIAM DOLAN baring returned to (who are eager to obtain money by illegal
The "JAPAN” will be due at San Fran
compelled to soin to express the numerous ob MANILA jects in muchisery, photography, telegraphy, and in science generally, which the rapit advance of foreign relations has imposed upon them, are here given in exiones Esot and every word is fully illustrated and explained, forming exer
viz.
On sums not exceeding £2.........18 conta. Above £ and not exceeding £5...86 Above £3 and not exceeding 07 ...54 Above £7 und not exceeding £10.72
F. W. MITCHELL,
Rongkong, 15th July, 1870.
cises for students of a most instructive mature Hongkong, has resumed bio business of means) to apply the name of OHY LOONG isto May 14th, whence daily Passenger Both the Court and Pasti pronunerations are given, the aucrats being carefully marked on Sat Maxine in 211 ate branches, nt his old to their own inferior Goods. Thus the Public trains, and daily Freight traina the best principle hitherto attained. The typo place in Duddell Street, and solicits the patron- fa chatel; but what good will be to the evil over the Central and Union Pacife. Bail-General Post Office,
diapons who will be punished by the vivitution graphy displays tho cesse of an attempt to age of the Public!
859 Hongkong, 30th April, 1609,
ATO YUN
Postmaster Generol.
make the Chinese and English type correspond. He has on hand as lae asortment of 8 and 10 of The Paclio Rs, therefore, requested rises for New York and for all the
between. It is hereby notified for general information in the sine of body, thereby elfcaling: a rust or00 AVINE DUCK, suitable for Boat Sails to send their ordera dirent to our establistament Atlantis Scubusira. The time to the
at Canton, Honam, sad this la the only was in Francisca and New York by First-class as that, the Postage (which must be paid in ad- conomy of space, achievidge clearness not or Awnings.
which they can obtain our Genuine Goods. reviously attained, and dispensing with those
CRT LOONGE
senger trains 1 aix duga and twenty hours; vanced) upon letters addressed to Frince Ed- ward Island, will bezocforward- be as follows, Sippet-meat Dealers Ship: Castes and the distance £,$12 miles. firm 1854 Canton, 80th Oct bor, 1871, through on these brains, making Drawing Room
The Bitzer Pulace Sleeping Curs, are. Fun Tiz,
When forwarded vi ZALFRED SINGERS SECars by day, and Bleeping Cava by night; and
Brindisi......
42 cents each half-ounce, PROFESSOR OF THE PIANOFORTE, ara of the latest and best American pattern;
When forwarded við
Marseilles. 36 gente encli half-ounce, When forwarded vis
MANILA,
in the fathcoming election; but that personly P. BENNETT, WB. HENRIQUES- Ohsumers' peabularly contains about 15,000 mil is now open for families and gentle;
he is strongly in favour of Mr Mock- ton" the Cochervative candidate, whom his Grusooper and expects to see returned by'a larga jority. The Duke, at the same time, makes bowd lie views on sous of the leading topics the day, taking oare to say that he lesing the Conservative side," and that be distrusts Mr. Gladstone, who, it may be stated, one of the executure of the Clinton property rinder the will of the late Irike.
D. H. TILLSON & Co., AKERS, COMPRADORES,
ARD NATAL CONTRACTORS, KOBE (HIOGO), JAPAN.
fm 120 Hongkong, 17th January, 1872
$30 REWARD.
THE UNDERMENTIONED ARMS,
entertained at a banquet by a number of bir No. 694-1 double barrello Lefaucheat GUN,
Sir RP. Collier was on Saturday evening
former colleagues at the bar. The chair was occupied by a Attorney-General, and many emizert Queen's counsel, of both sides in politics were present.
в лет
геналий fer the adoption programme by the National Education Lasgre
12 bore:
do. do, do, » 5,500,1
do, 5,832, 1 Jo.
do. do. 5,872, 1 do Central Fire GUN, 12 boros
By J. Webley & Sons, London, Mrity
special contract, ondoderate Terms.
PIANOS FOR HIRE, T
Southampton. 38 ccuts each half-ource,
B. W. KITCHELL,
Postmaster General General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 2841 July, 1870.
vast margins and vacant spaces which have heretofors characterized Chinese publications.",
FRENCH HOTEL To illustrate the raat doope of the work, the
DINONDO, NO. 37. following facts are submitted for consideration,
DHIS Hotel Gas been thoronybly renovated, Chinco" charseters, and Medhurst's Engilab
“A HARMONIUM, AND SINGING. being unexcelled for comfort and convenience. and Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, whilst men desiring first class accommodation.
BALLS AND DANCE PARTIES ATTENDED,VÍ Afine Billiard. Table is connected with the
At New York, Pamengorn have selection of oputulus more than 50,000 English this work parts of 600,00 Quises charao House, and the best of Wines and Liquors will used and repaired by the auth; or by and fermany,
DIANOFORTES and HARMONIUMS varione lives. of Steamers to England, Frante tara Again, despite all the gynomuara, and be kept constantly on band, other elementary works as yet published, the
Through Tickota and Bill of Lading are student of this dithenis language absolutely se
issued for transportation to Yokoban and quires examples to display the various appliLALA ABI,
other Japan. Forts, and San Fransisco, for the Proprietor, cations and eqaivalents of different word which
Overland Railroad, and to Europe by connecting Manila, February 10th, 1872,
It is hereby notified for general information Lines of Steamare. The Overland Hadroad that the Pratage on Letters addressed, to Nor have one general caeaning. Of theas exemples this work containa, more than five times ás
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Companies Guarantee 12 days time for Silk and way, when forwarded via Southampton, will many as any other Dictionary hitherto pub G. STP CHANDLEE,
18 days for Teas ad General Merchandise, henceforward be: 56 cents for euch half succe between San Francisco and New York.which may either be paid in advance, or it may Favorable arrangements have been made for be left to be collected on delivery of the Letters. Through Passengers and Freight to Ameitia Unpaid Leitore will be embject to an additional from Onlotta, Penang and Singapore, and charge on delivery. from Swatow, Amoy and Fooohew.
lished,
are stated at length in a cireular which was No. 9,768, 1 Needle BJFLE, by F. You nese. In this respect the work will be found
Dreyee, Sommerds; 10,127, 1 Needle CARBINE, do
5th
ised Saturday. This document pointsant that is no longer possible to secure the origine objects of the League by murdly having been stolen on the night of the endeavoring to oupplement the deficiencies of instant from our premises, a REWARD of the derminational system. The efforte of the
THIRTY DOLLARS Lemur and of kindred organizations taust now a boroby offered to any person ar persona, who be dirded towards remodelling the present shall assist in the recovery of the sole pro systeruk anch a manner za to secure efficent perty.
control by the Suits and, fire ratepayere, and At the same time, the priblin ja marned attur me time to afford to the denominations agains: purchasing the said Arma.
the test opportunity of giving religious instruction in accordance with their respective
pizio
WM NORMIDT & O.,
Gunmakers, Quer's Road: # 267 Hongkong, 7th February, 1872.
All Languages spoken.
EDWARD VERRIL
Manager
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· For practical purposes the arrangement of the work is so complete, that i referenca to its pages enables a person who under- stand English to communicate effectively with natives who understand nothing but Chi- indispensable to all Europeans residing in China, and to the natives themselves. it ex- plains subjects fully, with which very few in- dred of them are perfectly acquainted. To partics resident in England and interested in
hinn it cannot but be invaluable occasionally.THE SAIGON STEVEBORE-AND It comprises upwards of two thousand large quarto pages.
TRUBNER & Co SO, PATERNOSTER ROW; W. H. BELL, *DAILY PRESS" OFvica, HongKOVÝ,
No. 10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL:
J.. KEUSE, HOLE SALE AND RETAIL WORAGOONIST,
· JEWELLER, AND DEALEB IN YANCY ABTTOLI8.
LIGHTERAGE Ç..,
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Comariision Agente, My Managers
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tf #5 Hongkong, 15th January, 1872
G BUFGE & 2 1 6 N D
DISFENSING CHEMIST,
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY, PEDDER'S WHARF, HONGKONG
J
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS, YOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN." SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED AND REFITTED.
N‚É‚—Captains" of Bhipa not landing at sbowo Wharf, can leave orders at-the Store of ME BROADBEAD & ANTRON (opposite the landing stage of the Canton and Macno Steamer), when they will receive G. G. im- mediate attention.
# 44. Hongkong, 5th January, 1872
Return
Pasago Tiokota issued et a reduction of 20%, on regalar rates."
Falue and weight of Parcel Packages re- quired; all Packages should be marked to ad dress in fall.
F. W, MITCHELL.
Postmaster Central, General Post Office,
Hongkong, 23rd August, 1870,
It is bereby notified that the postage charges No Freight received after noon of the 11th able upon Paid Letters addressed to France prox. No Parool Packages received-after 5 v.ik. |‚will benceforward be 12 cents per quarter panee sume data
when forwarded by French Mail Packet, and For further information as to Pasage or 18 vende per quarter ounce when forwarded by Freight upply at the Agency of the Company, British Mail Packet. Prays West
TA HARRIS.
Hongkong, March 17th, 1872.
Agent:
F. W. MITCHELLA
Postmaster Cengal, General Post-Ofice,
Hongkong, 20th December, 1971,
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