For Sale.
Business Announcements,
PERRINS: Oclebrated
VICTORIA. SZOBANGELWORCESTERSHIRE SAUCE,
بشه
SAYLE & CO.,
Spring and Summer Senaon,
DECLARED BY QONNOISSEURS TO BE TUR ONLY GOOD SAUCE. CAUTION „AGAINST FRAUD.
of Worcesteratura Bavos" to their own faterior comisi pounds, the Publicis hereby informed that the waly way to sepute the genuina, is by
Insurances.
THE DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, MAY 25oñ, 1972.
COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D'ASSU-
RANCES MARITIMES. *
Bociété anonyme libre au Capital de 6,000,000
. . . . ' . :
de francs fun quad worst.) - The autre of this most delicious and unrivalled Con-EIS Company, being associated for pur Are now showing their new Stock for the dimont having eaiad carinia desors to apply the
poses of Marine Insurance in the Far Eng, with befowler
LLOYD FRANCAIa, Ospital of 6,000,000 fres.,. And with the OIE FRANCAIS D'ASSURANCES MARITIMES, Capital of
Black and Blue BROAD CLOTHS. 3/4 and 6/6 Light Fasty TWEEDS. Silk and Wool and all Wool FLANNELS White and Colored DRILLS and DUCKS,
White and Fancy VESTINGS. ALPACOAS, MERINOS, PARAMATTAS
PAJAMAS and DRESSING GOWNS.
Black and Dra Felt HATS. White and Colored Straw HATS. Panama BATS TIESkind SCARVES, in the latest styles.
UMBRELLAS.
Linen and Paper COLLARS, now shapes. White and Colored Cotton & Lisle HOSIERY. Gaure Merino VESTS and PANTS. Sik UNDER VESTS,
Cotton and Linen SBETINGS, Damask NAPKINS and 01.OTHS, all sizes. Linen and Cotton TOWELS.
SOAP and PERFUMERY.
TAILORING in all its branches, under the superintendence of expéristced CUTTERS.
P
FURNISHING-DEPARTMENT.
ASK FOR GEA & PERKINS' SAUCE." and to ago that kihole names are upon the wrapper, labels, ** stopper, and hottie. Some of the fotoign minckota having Soon supplice with a spurious Wacoontorabire Bause, “upon the wenpiper and bhola of which the barous of Les and Porrine"ve been forged, I and P. give natiền thaậ they havo furnished their corresponlove with power of stravy to take initant proceedings against Mesuras terers and Fandare of such, or any other initations by which their right may be infringed.
Ask for LEA & PERRINS Sance, and see Name on Wrapper Label, Bottle, and Stopper. Wholesale and For Expert by the Proprietora, Worces tor: Cross and Blackwell, London, da, and by
roner and Oihnen untersally.
5,000,000 from..
Offor to the A26RED, the Security of a collective Capital of
17,006,000 Crea. Agencies established, and Policies made payable in Lyons, Pario, London. Marecillen, Daletta, Bombay, Yokohama, Hongkong and Shaughs.
The undersigned having been appointed Agents in China for the above-named Com Fa18 Apr.pany, are prepared to coopt Maxine risks, INNEPORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA oreign or obstwise, stourrent rates.
The bent remedy for
NUSSELL & Co. 1377 Hongkong. 23rd July, 1970. ACIDITY of the STOMACH, HEARTBURN, HEAD- ACHE, GOUT INDIGESTION; and the boat
YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA mild Aparient for deliosto constitutions,specially adapt. el for Ladies. Children, and Enfants, and for regular To in Wart Clinton
TION OF SHANGHAI.
Insurances.
BATAVIA BEA AND FIRE INSURANCE
UOMPANY.
Agents in Hongkong for the above-named Undersigned having boon appointed domonny, are prepared to grant Policies gainst Boa Risks at onrent rates.
·RUSSELL & Co. tf 1922 Hongkong. 1st April, 1865.
NOTICE.
THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
TWO following rates will be charged in future 1 for SHORT PERIOD Insurances, viz Not exceeding 10 days, of the annual rate. Net execeding I'month, 1 do. do. Above I month and not)
do.
do. do. NORTON, LYALL & Co., Agents as Qusen Insurance Company. tf 249 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1870, THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY:
CAPITAL,--TWO MILLION STERLING.
exocoding 8 months...3 Above 8 months and not "exceding 6 months...
Loan & Co., Chemiels, London, and of Drug CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 750,000 TAELS. THE Undersigned having been appointed
gida and Storekeepersthroughout the world.
Aok for DINNEPORDS' MAUNESIA, " And see DINKSFORD'S Friction Glores sad.Belts |5y319) Agenta- 4:8. Wation & Co., Hongkong (Fab 17.
DOLICIES granted on Marins Rinks to all parts of the World, at purrent rates. In addition to the anal Brokerage, this Ae-
sociation now retarne to all poliny holders One.
Agent for the above Company at this port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire, to the extend of £10,000, on Buildings or en Goods stored therein.
NORTON, LYALL & O6. t241 Hongkong, Wad January, 1870.
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR MANILA (direct),
THE Steamship
* SUNSHINE," Capt. Taylor, will be despatched for the above Port TO-DAY, the 25th inst, at 10 am, ·
For Freight or Pasenge, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & U 41 940 Homokong, 22nd May, 1872. FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOUCHOW.
HE Stentabip
THE
"EWANG-TENG
Capt. Pitman, will be despatched for the above Parts TO-DAY, the 25th Lust, at 5 r.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 3d 967 Hongkong, 23rd May, 1872. *FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND
CALOUTTA.
THE British Steamer
ARRATOON APCAR" Captain MacTavish, will be despatabed for the above Ports on MONDAY next, the 27th inst., at 2 P.M.
For Freight or Pusonge, apply to
"GIBB. LIVINGSTON & Co. 74 937 Hongkong, 21st May, 1879.
FOR SHANGHAI.
RE British Steamer
THE
*DRUMMOND CASTLE"
Vessels on the Berth,
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON), THE 41 Spanish Barquo
abart
"MANILA,”
Post-Oflice Notifications.
A mail reillalosc, For Manila to day, the 25th instant, at 9,30 A.ME
For Fooohor.Per Statesman, to-day, the Abaron, Master, will have carly dostmich as 25th instant, ut 8.30. A.M.
Supplementary Mails for Bwatow, per Fing For Freight or Passage, apply to
On, will be closed at 20.30 am. today, the 2516 RUSSELL & Oo. if 902 Hongkone, 1st May, 1872.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, HD 4-1 Datab Barque
THE
"VESTA,"
of 423 tons Begister Schrender Master, will have oorly despatch as above, For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. tf 803 Hongkong. 1st May, 1872.
FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY."
LA Clipper Ship
"MARQUIS OF ARGFLE," Capt. McKeon, Baving the greater porsion of her Cargo sugared, will have immediate des- patch for the alere ports,
For Freight or Passage, spply to
ROZARIO & Co." if 847. Hongkong, 8th May. 1872,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, HD British Stormship
THD
"UNA,”
Capt. MoRitchie, having left Singapore on the Capt. Smith, of 21,000 Ploule carrying capacity.
For further particulars, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
()AKHY and SON'S EMERY and BLACK LEAD MILLS, BLACKFRIARS. ROAD, LONDON, ENG.third of its party profile on Insuranos bains ANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COM. 19th instant, will have quick despatch as above.
divided pra rata to the not premium contributed.
"RUSSELL & Oo.
Agnots.
LAND.
AKEY'S WELLINGTON KNIFE POLISË, Packets, 37. each; tins, 6., 18., 28. 6d. and 44. each.
AKEY'S INDIA BUBBER KNIFE
BOARDS, from la. 6d. ach. AKEY'S SILVERSMITHS' SOAP
(NON-MERCURIAL) For Olenging aud Pothing Silver, Elentro- plate, Flato Glass, Marble, &o. Tablets, 6d, each,
1
AKEY'S GENUINE EMERY, GRAIN
AND FLOUR. AKE'S "MERY AND-GLASS OLOTH.
AKEY'S CABINET GLASS. PAPER,
BLACK LEAD,
AKEY'S GOODS SOLD. EVERY WHERE by Ironmongers, Growers, Oil. men, Brushmatera, Druggists, &c. (1987 1ý N18 DRAGG'S VEGETABLE CHARCOAL OR PURE QABBON. iune of the most fatal Errrer-of-Health ever New TRIMMINGS and Curtain LOOPS, aferad to the publis. By its action in absorbing all in
Hearth RUGS and Sofa CARPETS.
DAMASKS and REPS.
Lane CURTAINS.
Toiled QUILTS and ANTI-MAUAESARS.
Brass and Matogany Curtain POLES. Embroiders, Printed and Velvet TABLE COVERS.
Marquito NETS.
Coir MATS and MATTING,
FLOOR CLOTHS. PORTMANTEAUS.
I
pass gutes in the stomasis and bowels, it affords speedy
relof in all cases DI ACIDITY, SILE, DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTIOS, TUPURE BREATH, ko, and is in- valuable in cans of, and the best known preventative to Yallow end other Favors. It is bygely owl and rai commended by all the highest medical Kasharities in England. Sold in Bottle by
FL. HELGO,, Wigmore St, Cavendish, Sq.. London, Agents for Bongsongs Measri, A. L. WATSON & CO., chspensary.
My Aug. 19
ENGLISH
GOOD. 8
(VIA SUEZ SANAT).
AT CHEAPEST BATES.
D. NICHOLSON & Co., Silk, Woollen and Manthro- ter Warehouseman (Wholesale in Botail) India, Colo. Jal and Förälan Dutifiers, 50 to 62, St. Paul's Church yard, (Cornce of peptide), London: Established 1813. Invite the attention of Demons of both Services, and TNTET-ling in India and Chas to the distrac
tf 1089 Hongkong, 25th Decembar, 1870: NOTICE
TAROM and after thisante the following rates dart TORT THRIOD Insurances, vizīze”
Not exceeding Ten days of the annual rates Not exceeding 1 month Jo do. Above I mouth, and not) a
do.. do. exceeding three months, } * Above months, and not
do. exceading sir mother... Above aix months the full annual rate."
JARDINE, MATHESON & O
da.
Agents. Alliance Fire Asterance Company, tf 678 Hongkong, 28th August, 1969. ATORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF FREMTUK.. Detached & semi-detached Dwell-
Li për sont, ing Houses, removóðfrom town,
I per annum and their contents. Otherdwelling Honsensed strictly)
aa suoli, and their contente, Godowns, Offace, Shops, &c., ană 11 -
their contents.
GILMAN & CO Agenlo, North British and Mercantile
Farance Company.. IP KCE Hongkong. 10th March 18, NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE -INSURANCE COMPANT.
ROM and after this date the following rates will be charged on SHORT PERIOD Insurances, víz:--
Not exceeding 1 month oftheannual rate Above I month,
and not exceed ing...........ED Above 3 mouths).
For Laulics Advertisement ree To-o's page Catalogus, sont Fost Free, containing fail par.and not exceed 6
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, Corner of Nankin' and Brechuen Road,
SHANGHAL
"
do.
da.
do. do ticufae ma to Woollen, lk, and Cotion Goods of every ing. Danie dasription.
-Above 6 months the full annual rate.
Ladies' Clothing, Linens, Hosiery, Gloros, Ribbons, Haberlehory, Jewellery, be Contractors fur Military and Police Clothing and
kredctraments.
Bousehold Furniture Cutlery
Drers Preserved Provia
Musical Instrumenty Harmonica
Ironmongery
Fire-Arma
"BREAKFAST CLARET, FOR FAMILY Of Agricultural Impic Winer
MESS USE.
ments
Boote and Blocs Stationery
Books Ales
Tuys, &o., ko. Skipped at Lowest Expert Prices Sewing Machines for the City of London. -Foreign Produce Disposed of for a Commuission of 24 per cent
GILMAN & Co., Agenta,
North British & Mercantile Fasurance Company.
f 69 Hongkong, 7th April 1868. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANOR COMPANY REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM,
NTIL further notice the following. Aznuel Rates will be charged for Fire Insurance
U
Piz:
BOTTLES OF VERY GOODle Aginta for the "Wanzarote "Brilasni Detached & semi-detached Dwell)..
BREAKFAST CLARET,
Red Seal), Selected by the undersigned, may be had for
G. DUBOET & Co. 3m 566 Hongkong, 25th March, 1872,
FOR SALE.
Pre List on to hul of Mosses. Wheatley & Co., Barbas.
D. NICHOLSON & C
Just la bed, " Dioscure," viu Hamburg
SMALL Invoice of Teod-Meinbard's Aromatie Angostura BITTERS. partiAMES | LAMPS!!
cularly adapted and appropriate for Tropical climates, and is recommended for its aroma and tonic qualities. --
Apply to
20, 51 & 69, 84. Paul's Churchyard, "Landon, T-Notes than 50 per cent, to acompany Lodenta d Balanco ageinst. Dilla nf Lading.. 1981 9123 Pee.9
roa KEROSENE. PETROLEUM, & PARAFFIN. WRIGHT & BUTLER, AIFORTERS & MixeracturaGS. AMERICAN BURN XX AND FIXIXOA. Photographs upon Application: Everything appertaining to this Trade. ders must be sent through un Ragish bouso, or ac-
companied by 10 days' draft. Smutnonan--New John Street West. Patentees of the cebrated " Belipse." No Chimney Burner. 19520002
THOMPSON'S KALYDOR SOAP Oontains a large percentage of Glycerine, in aumbination with other ingredients of the most Emil KBEACH LOADING FOWLING. PIECES Rent Lind
MARQUES & Co.
Queen's Road 379 Rongkong, 4th February, 1872. FOR SALE,
SCHMIDT & Co, have received by late
Warrivals a very fae Assortment of
By the constant use of the Soap, the ill affects of ax.
in Solid Leather and Canvas Ones; also, coutreme climates upon the cargulexion will be prevented, plote LOADING APPARATUS for same, and and a youthful softness and freebsess imparted, LEATHER CARTRIDGE BELTS, &c., &
tf 143 Hongkong, 20th January, 1872
AND R. TENNENT'S ALE and
J. PORTER.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS"
Merchant Navy Nary Boiled Long Flax Grown
SCANVAS..
ARNHOLD, KALBERG & Co. 1130 Bongkang. 11th May. 1917. LARGE ASSORTMENT of DAWSON'S A
BOOTS, Ladies' and Gentlemen'e.
M. GARRETĽ,
DRAFEE
Queen's Road.
Im 798 Hongkong, les May, 1872,
M
-
FOR SALE.
ANILA
HARDWOOD
F. PEIL.
418 Hongkoùr, 1st March, 1872.
NOW
READY
IMPERIAL QUARZO,
TIN PRAEFYŇ 19 RICH AND PYDURING,
Priess, 4d, and 8d. per Tablet, and in Juxes of Three Cakes, is, and is dd, the BoL. FACTORY 12, SOUTHAMPTON 809, LONDON. Sy 350] VOLEBATH AND FOR STATION. Feb. 17 THATING'S OUUGH LOZENGES. Upwards of fifty years' experience has faly contrast the superior reputation of these Lozenges, in the cum of 46THNA, WINTER COUCH, HOARSE- FEES, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, and other PUL | MONARY MALADIES.
KEATING'S WORM TABLET,
a purely VEGETABLE 6WBETMEAT, bibin appear an end ale, furnishing a most agreeable method of alministering a well-known rosy Be INTESTINAL
EXREAD WORMS,
It is a perfectly safe and mild preparation, and is expe (culty adapted for children. TEATING'S PERSIAN INSECT DESTROYING POWDER
This powder is quite harmaines to animal, but unrivalled in destroying Flow, Bags, Emmels, Fles, Cockroaches, Bestles, nate. Mosquitoes, Moths in Furs, and every other species of insert in all stages of metamorphosis.
Sold in pactola, tins, and bottles, of various sizes. CAUTION—The public are requested to obere that wil the above properations bear the Frode:Mark.
| 62i 604|* Sold by all Chamists and Druggista. (Mar 18
YORKSHIRE RELISH.
ENGLISE AND CHINESE DICTIONARY THE most delicious, cheapest, and has the
WITH THE
PUNT AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION. ANGLO-CHINESE DICTIONARY, published at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong. OR eomprehensiven as and practical service this Work stands unrivalled. All toe new wards which the Chinese have of late posre boen compelled to coin to express the numerous ob. jeste in muchinery photography, telegraphy, and in science generally, which the rapid advance of foreign relations has insposed upon them, are here given in extenes. Each and every word in fully illustrated and explained. forming or
largest sale of any Suneo in the World. To be huet of Grocers. Druggists and Oilmen In largo botiles ui 61; 18. und £a. Bach. Pro- prietor, GOODALL, BACKHOUSE & Co., Leeds, England. Purveyors of acca to the London Exhibition, 1871.
[525 Mob 18
BISTOW, EDMONDS & WILLIAMS,
Late Bierow & EDмoxys.) PERFUMERS, FANCY BOAT MAKERS, AND DRUGGISTY,
GENEXAL BYUSH MAKERS, Wholesale and Export,
27, BUSH LANE, CARNON ST, LONDON, Established nearly 100 Years)
Go well-known for thair
ESBICE OF PETERMINT, ERNOR OF JAMAICA GIRDER,
ned their JICA and MARROW POMITUM Those Preparations are unique and unrivalled. MAJUFACTUKZEB OF
SEIÐLITZ AND SODA POWDERS, Specially for India, China, and the Rest. SITRATE OF MAGNESIA,
...cises for students of a acac instructive nature. Beth the Court and Pamti pronnnerations are given, the accents being carefully worked ou The best principle hitherto attained. The typo graphy displays the success of an attempt to make the China and English type correspond
Compray of space, achieving a cleaness nut Ree, Jasmine, and Hamar Oils, Lavender Water, aud previously attained, and dispensing with those
I bottles of various sizes.
in the size of body, thereby effecting a vast COLD USCM, BRAD'S GREs and Ctrotoran ÜSTAM,
Fan Colo270
PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
MELCHERS & Co. if 944 Hongkong, 22nd May, 1672. THE Undersignel have been appointed
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA. Agenta for the above Company at Hong; † STEE P. & Q. S. N. Co's steamship tong, Canton, Fooohow, Shanghal, and Han ON, ad are prepared to na unos at Current Rates..
·HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. tf 1958 Rongkong, 15th October, 1888, THE LONDEN ASSURANCE, INCORPORATED BY RÓTÁL CHARTÓR
07
“HIS MAJEGYK XING GEORGE THE FIRST,
A.D. 1720,
andersigned having been appointed Agents for the above. Corporation, are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:-
MARINE DEPARTMENT, Policies at current ratch, payable either hero, in London., or at the principal Porte of India, China, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
T
"MADRAS,"
will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the next English Maû,
A MoIVER, Superintendent, F.&O. S. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, 23rd May, 1871.
[ 968
STEAM TO SHANGHAL
THE P. & Q. S. N. Co.'s Steamship
"BOMBAY," will leave for the above place about 24 heare after the arrival of the next English-Mail,
A. MOIVER, Superintendent Y. & O. S. M. Ca's Office,
Hongkong. 23rd May, 1872,
STEAM TO FOOCHOW: ¡dirool).
Policies Janod for long or short periods at TEE British Steamer
current rates.
Ett.959
"LORD OF THE ISLES," LIFE DEPARTMENT.-- Policies inued for suma, not execoding £5,000 Capt. Jas. Blow, expected about the 24th inst.. will bare immediato dospatch for the above en reasonable terms..
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
port 1927 Honzkote, Jat. November, 1970).
For Freight'or Pausage, apply to
GILMAN & Co., THE LIVERPOOL AND BOMBAY TRADERS INSURANCE
COMPANY.
t 938. Hongkong, Alat May, 1872..
FOR SAIGON.
THE undersigned having been appointed THE American Steamer port, are. prepared to grant Policies against Agents for the above Company at thie Marine Bisks at sterrent rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. ti 77 Hongkong. 25th April 1870.
NOTICE.
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANQË QOMPÁNY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED,
TIBOM (his date, there will be no fee charged for Tolicios issued by this Company.
AUGUSTINË HEARD & ́ ̄‰..
Secretaries.
of 1977 Hongkong. 1st November, 1871.. NOTICE.
· IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE.
FROM and afhor this data the following rates
strances, viz 1-0.
Agents.
"DANTEL JEAN RICHARD," Captain Nicholls, will have inmediata despatch, for the above Port.
For Freighton Passage, upply to
FREDERIO DEOENAER. if 706 -Hongkong, 16th April, 1872.
FOR YOKOHAMS.
THE AI Ship.
בנין
"OWARI,"
Agrale,
tf 939 Horgkong, 21st May, 1872.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
THE British Banque
"MARY MILDRED,
Captain Fine
For particulars, apply.
DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Oo, tf 707 | Flongkang, 16th April, 1872,
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. THE Britieb Barque
THE
"F. N. YOUNG,"
of 9000 picals.carrying capacity. For particulars, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAJK & Co., tf 288 Hongkong 4th May, 1872.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, MARSEILLES, OTHER MEDI- TERRANEAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON;
ALBO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA.
PENING AND ORIENTAL STEAM TAN PERATION COMr Ary's Steamship
instant.
For Amey, Fooohow, and Shanghai-Por Acantha, at 4.30 PM, to-ởng, the 25to instant,
For Swatow, Amoy, and Foochione,-Pér Kwang-Trung, at 5. today, the 25th instant.
For Shanghai-Per Colorabo, on Sunday, the 26th instant, at 11:30A.M.
For Singapore, Tenine, and Caloutta-Per- Indian Mail Packet Arration Apear, on Mon- day, the 27th instant, at 100 P.M.
For Foochon-Fer Lord of the Isles, or Mon- day, the 27th instant, ut 6 P..
For Rwslow, Amor, and Fochow--Per China, on Wednesday, the 29th instant, at 7:30 A.M.
MAILS BY THE " ENGLISH PACKET
The English Contract Packet “QEE. LONG," will be dispatched with the usual Maila for Europe, Sa., on SATURDAY, the 25th instauf, at noon.
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted" until 5 P.M. on the 24th instant
The Post-Ofics will be open until 6 P.M. on the 24th instant,
Letters, &c., may be posted during the night. in the box left open for their reception.
Letters for registration will be received antil 10.M. on the 25th Instant.
Letters may be posted nutil 10 A.M. on the 25th instant, without late fee:
Letters posted after 10 AM. on the 25th. instant, will not be forwarded unless the Jofa Fre of 18 cents each as wel; as the postage is prepaid,
The Latest time for posting Lottors at this Office ie 11 M., and for Newspapers, Books, or Patterns 10 A.M. on the 25th inviant.
Bute letters (but Letters only) addressed to the United Kingdom víž Brindisi, or to Bin- gapore, may be posted on board the Packet from 11.30 A.M. to the time of sailing, or pay- ment of a Tote Fee of 48 cents each in addition to the postage.
General Post-Office,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
Hongkong, 19th May. 1872.
MAILS BY THE "FRENCH PACKET"
The French Mail Packret "PELHO,” will be dispatched on SATURDAY, the tat Jano, at noon, with the Maile-
„To Saigon, Singapɔra, Point de Galle. India, Aden, Seychelles, Reunion and Mauritius, Suez, Alexandria, France and other Continental States (in a closet mail to Franco), and to and
trung the United Kingdoci via Marcillos.
Dattern for Registration will be recuival
GEELONG, Captain G. J. BABO, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers; Specie, and Jargo, will leave this for the above places on until 10 A.. on the 1st June. SATURDAY, the 25th big, at doon.
The Post Office will be open for the reception Cargo will be repaired on board until noon, of Ordinary Letters, Newspapers, Books, &. Specie and Parcels at the offoo until 2 F..ntil 11 A.M. on the 1st June, after which yo on the 24th idem,
Letters cas be received.
For Particulars regarding Freight and Fax- sage, apply at the E. & 0. S. F. Co.'s Office, Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
*A Written Declaration of the Contenta and Yalue of the Packages for the Overland. Ronteis required by the Egyptian Government, Land must be delivered by the Shippers to the Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold Captain Moore, will have immediate despatch themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the incor rectness in auch declaration. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. tf 960 Hongkong, 22nd May, 1972:
FOR LONDON.
as above.
4 1 British Clipper Ship
THE A
CASTLE,"
Money Orders on any of the Money Order as in the United Kingdom will be granted til 5 P.M. on the Slut instant.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General, General Post Office,
Hougtong, 21st May, 1872.
It is hereby notised that the rates of postage chargeable henceforth on Letters address to the United Kingdom, and to pluces beyond the United Kingdom, when forwarded by French Packer, will be the same as those chargeable on
The Compary reserve the option of forward. Tietters forwarded by British Packet vis Bria- ing all good shipped by their Steamers for dis Europe through Egypt, either by rail, or by- Oanal in their own Steamers, or in vessela General Post Office, employed for the purpose.
Shippers, are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's
De Horses removed from town, per cent, charged SHORT PERIOD 125 SAINT ANDREWS CA Sad here, at Black Bills of Lading
and their contenta y Otbardwelling Houses, used strict. }.
∙ly as such, and their contents.
#per cent Godowns, Offices, Skops, So,, andĮ
|
Not exceeding Ton days of the annual rate, Whacipua, and Macao, and willbare quick des Not exceeding 1 month 1 of the annalcatu patch as abova. I per cent | Above 1 month,"
and not exceed GIBB, LIVINGSTON & O... Agents Imperial Fire Insurance Companying
their contents.
tf 864 Hongkong, 7th March, 1865. -
NOTICE
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.. THE anaual rates for Fire lusurance on the varions clashes of Buildings and their con. tents will remain as follows until further no. | liso, viz`-`
Detached and Bemi detached). Dwelling House (removed from tha towa) and their contents.
Other Dwelling Houses (aimilarly
situated) and thoir cententa Offees and Godowns and their?
contents.
i porcent.
percent. I parcent Other Rinka by Special arrangerient SHORT PERIOD Policies
The following rates will be charged for
X
Not exosoding 10 days ith per cent Not exceeding 1 mouth i per Above 1 month, and notĮ exceeding................f Above 8 months, and not g
exoeeding. Aboveßmonths, the fullnnual rate of
3
Above 8 montbu
t 950 Hongkong, 22nd May, 1879.
For Freight, apply to
do. do
"
TOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
do. do..
THE
TRA1 Clipper Ship
and not exceed inger) Above 6 months the fall annuel rate.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Imperial Fire Insurance Company. ef 075 Hongkong, 18th Angust, 1849."
MARINE INSURANCE UNIVERSAL
COMPANY, LIMITED, (OF LONDON)
THE Undersigned having been appointed route for the abore Company at this Fort, Shanghai, Focobow, Hankow, and Yoko. Imus, are prepared to accept Marine Risks at Carrent Rates.
GILMAN & Co.,
Agente
if 437“ Hongkong 9th March, 1871. VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. conTHIS Company, with its Head Offre at Hongkong, and Agencies at the various Treaty Ports in Chias and Japan, is prepared to issue Policies of Insurance, at the current rates of Premium at the respective plucas
AUGUSTINE 'HEARD '& Co..
Secretaries.
ROBT. S. WALKER & On.. Agenta, Royal Insurance Company, if 1783 Hongkong, 13th September. 1869 IN PERIAL FIEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
Undersigned having been appointed Agente of the above Company at this Port.
are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $60,000 on Baildings.or on Goods stored thereon.
- GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Bongkong, 24th August, 1884,
LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.
1:
current rates.
THE Undersigned having been appointed
Agents in Hongkong for the above Com Fany, are prepared to grant Marine risko at
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. #471 Hongkong, 6th March, 1868.
MERCHANTS MUTUAL MARINE INSTRANCE, COMPANY OF SAN
· FRANCISCO.
ENGAGED EXCLUSIVELY IN MARINE
·INAURINOR.
Faid up Capital-8500,000.00,
THE Undersigned having beau duly appoint. ed Agents of the abere Company, are pre- pared to accept Marina Riaka on the canal Terms
OLYPHANT & Cɔ. #1292 Fongkonz. Fad Jalv, 1869. THE GUARIHẠN FIRE AND LIFE. AS- SURANCE COMPANY.
No. 11, LOMBARD STREET, LONDON, EC, ESTABLISHED 1821,
And empowered by special date of Parliament,
#557 Hongkong, 1st April. 1971. DRESDEN INSURANCE COMPANY FOR
SEA, RIVER, AND LAND TRANSPORT,
DRESDEN. A
andersigned ring been appointed
Company, are prepared o accept risks and issue pelioies of Insurance at the current rates of Premium.
General Agente in Obina for the above
QARDOWIEZ & Co..
General Agents in China,
6m 2103 Hongkong, 15th December. 1871. LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM
· TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. 137, LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON, ESTABLISHED 1849.
THE Undersigned, is authorised to accept
risks on behalf of this Offes, by First} Class Steimers and Sailing Ships.
A. MoIVER, Agent. tf Hongkong, 1st July, 1867. NORTH-GERMAN FIRE INSURANDE COMPANY AT HAMBURG.
E undersigned baving been appointed Agents for the above Company, are pre- pared to accept riske against Firo on the usual; terme.
SLEMSSEN & Co.,
! -ས།།
Agente.
43 662 Hongkong, 9th April, 1872.
THE OHINA FIRE INSURANCE......
COMPANY; LIMITED,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
"VALPARAISO,"
AMCIVER, Superintendent, Peninenior and Chiental Steam Navigation On's Office, Hongkong, 11th May, 1872
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS. .
STEAM FOR"
1390 tons Register, will have despatch a SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT above.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
tf 804 Hongkong, 1st May, 1872.
FOR NEW YORK THE 41 German Barque
"DOCTOR PETERMANN,"
DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES; PONDICHERY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND BOMBAT.
ALSO,
N SATURDAY, the 1st June, 1872 at noon, the Company's. S. 9. PRIHO SENGERS, SPECIE, and. CARGO, will leave this Port for the above plɛcos.
730 Tons, will load at this and Whaupos, and Commedant MELIAN, with MAILS, PAS bare quick despatch sa above. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & e, -£ 980 Hongkong, 18th May, 1872.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. THE A1 British Ship
above.
"JOHN NICHOLSON," Griereen, Master, will have early despatch
-For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. it si Hongkong, 17th May, 1872,
KOR SAN FRANCISCO, HEA1 Germac Barque
THE
"HERTH &,"
Cargo and Specio will be registered for Lon don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit throngh Marseilles for the principal places of Earope.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Pasirnaster General.
Hongkong, 29th April, 1879.
It is horsby notifed for general information, that the Postage on Letters addressed-to-Nor-- henceforward he 36 cents for each half sumee way, when forwarded via. Southampton, will
which may either be paid in advance, or it may be left to in collected on delivery of the Lettere. Unpaid Letters will be subject to an additional charge on delivery.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. Senoral Post Office,
Hongkong, 23rd Anguet, 1870.
It is hereby notified that Letters addressed to France any honest either paid or unpair at Prices Current, Newspapers and Books cannot the option of the sender; but the postage on
be prepaid.
For each owned The rate of postage chargeable on Letters addressed to France per French Packet
12 cents. Fer British Packet when marked vil
Brindisignin
13 Per British Packet ween marked vit
Alexandria and Marseilles... 19 F. W. MITCHELL,
General Post-Office,
· Postmaster General,
Hongkong, 2nd April, 1872.
It is hereby notified that henceforward the
Shipping orders will be granted till noon, and Cargo will be reorived on board until 4 P.M., as 31st May. (Parcels are not to be sent on Specie and Parcels until 3 o'clock P.M. on the board; they must be loft at the Agency's Office.) following Rates of Postage will be charged Contents and value of Packages are required.
pon Correspondense forwarded from Hoag- For further particulars, spply at the Com-kong, or any of the British Post Offics Agencies pany's OBoa.
in China and Japan, by BRITISH MA PACKETS, via Brindisi, to the undermentioned Principal agent. Constries, viz.
FOR A LETTEE.
Capt. Schreiber, will have quick despatch an
For Freight, apply to
bove.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. if 925 Hongkong, 17th May, 187.
FOR MANILA.
THE 1 Spanish Schooner
"UNION,"
Captain Urribaren, will have goiak despatch. For Freight of Passage, spply to t
REMEDIOS & CO.
tf 912 Hengkong, 16th May, 1872. TOR SAN FRANCISCO.. THE A1 British Barque
"CONTEST,"
486 Tons, Capt. Jameson, will have immediate desputab as above.
For Troight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDŰRN & Co. tf 825 Hongkong, 4th May, 1872.
FOR LONDON.
THE 41 English Barque
"VANGUARD,” Capt. Linckes, will load at this, Whampoù, and Atacao, and have quick despatch me above.
For Freight apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 05, HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,
tf.791 Hongkong, 29th April, 1872. AGENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of
FOR LONDON. Chias and Japas, and at Singapore,THE 18 years 1 English Clipper Ship Saigon and Penang.
TH Hiska socepted, and Policies of Insurance
"TITANIA," above-mentioned Porta.
A. CONIL
Hongkong, 24th May, 1872,.
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE
FROM
ORINA AND JAPAN TÓ NEW YORK.
M
PACIFIC MAIL S. B. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANIES.
HE Steamship" CHINA,” Captain DOANE, will leave Hongkong for San Francisco via Yokohama on WEDNESDAY, the 19th Jane next, at 3 o'clock P... taking Passengers, Mails and Freight, for the United States, Cana- da, Central and South America, and Europe.
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang hai, via the Inland Sea Forts, about esme date, and make close connection at Fokohama,
Addressed t
Addressed to
Italy Switzerland...
The German States, Austria J. Belgiara
The Netherlands.... Denmark
Heligoland...
Sweden........ Norway. Kuscia.
fitaly
Swizerland...
16 cents for each § où
32
For a Neonpayer. For each finur
Current Fackel am
Parketeor Potterne
67 Pries............ovares of Brok
2 ota.
The German Staton 4 Anatria.
Belgia a
The Netherlands.....
| Dezmark......
Heligolandi...
Sweden..... Norgay........
6`ota.
13
The prepayment of the poetsge on ordinary
The CHINA" will be due at San Francisco July 13th, whence daily Passenger traina and daily Freight trains are run over the Central and Union Pacific Esilroad Lites for New York and for all the principat oities in the interior and npon the Atlantic Seaboard. The tims between Lettera is optional,
The postage on registered Letters wast be San Francisco and New York by Firstolera Passenger trains ne six days and twenty hours; prepaid: the charge for registration being the
esmo com as the postage on each Letter." and the distance 2,312 miles
The Silver Palace Sleeping Cars are run papers, other printed papers and Packets of The prepayment of the postage on News- through on these trains, making Drawing Boom Patterns is compulsory Cars by day, and Sleeping Cars by⋅ night; and| are of the latest and bent American pattern, being unexcelled for comfort and convenience General Post Office,
At New York, varione lines have selection of to England, France
F. W. MITCHELL,
„Postmaster General,
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1871.
vast marina and vacant spaces which have ESSE, HOCQUETS, and NoIRGATE for the Handker- Subscribed Capital £2,000,000, Réarling, granted at the rates of Premium current at the Dowdie, Master, will load at this, Whampoa and Germany villa of Lading are that, the Poetage (which must be paid in ad-
chief in great variety, inclating E. Bouquet, Jockey
-Cub, Milieur and Ylang Ylang FRENCH ESSENUES AND POMADES. · Liberal terms to Merekants and large Shippers
Fatal invested Fands upwards of 2,750,000 Annual Income
200,000
May 4THE Undersigned having been duly appointed Agents for the above Company, are pre Works, Strand, London, Msanimeture of terms. WYNNE & Coy., ENGINEERS, Essex St. pared to take risks against Fire, on the usual ray best quality,
Artanian well-boring. Toola, siê. Bealen Patent Gas
heretofore characterized Chinese publications, To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the following fnots are submitted for consideration, Chalmera Vocabularly coutains about 16,000 8 Chinese characters, and Medhurst's English and Chinese Dictionary about 100,00, whilst this work contains more than 50,000 English the worde, and upwards of 600,059 Obipees charas. burs. Again, despite all the gramura and brand Alawers Boilers of all towers and Forme mber elementary works as yet published, the Gwynne's Patent Centrifugal Pumps, all sizes. Fuzzy, Andent of this difficult gunge absolutely re- ing Machinery a Dociz Cenali, etc. Lydanie Presen quires examples to display, the various appli. cations and equivalents of diferent words which have one gocerul menzing. Of these examples this work contains more aban five times as 107 as any other Dictionary hitherto pub. Tishext.
| (Dimal's Celebrated Patcata).
No charge for Policy fees.
*****
Boretary
[et 385
and Manne, and have quick despatch as above."
For Freight, apply to
YOGEL, HAGEDOEN & O». tf 735 Hongkong, 2nd April, 1872
FOR SYDNEY. THEA 1 British Clipper-ship
"NORTHFLEET,”
Oates, Moster, having the greater portion of ber Cargo engaged, will buvo immediate des patch as above.
...
It is hereby notified for general information Through Tinkata' and, issued for transportation to Yokobarza and vanced) upon letters addressed to Prince Ed other Japan Forts, and San Franciaco, for the ward Islend, will henceforward be as followE, Overland Bailroad, and to Europe by connecting viz. Lines of Steamers, the Overland "Railroad Companies Guarantee 12 days time for Silk and 18 days for Tess and General Merchandise, between. San Francisco and New York,
Favorable arrangements Laze been-made-for Tanagh Passengers and, Freight to America from Oulantts, Penang and Singapore, and from Swatow, Amoy and Facchow,
Return Famaga Tickata irated at m of 20% on regular rates,
JAS. B, COUGHTRIE,
Hongkong, let November, 1871,
OCEAN MARINË INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON, OLYPHANT, & Co. t2317 Hongkong, 7th December, 1869.
Incorporated 1559. ⠀⠀ IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANÒE CO..
CAPITAL- £1,000,000,-*-* TWR Inawzing Houses and other Buildings Lts, Famps, and Bacia. Iron Bridges, Laiasoce House, Goode, Wares, Merchandise, Manufactur THE Undersigned having been appointed Fries, Canals, Estates, ete. Engines, Portable and ing and Farming Brock, Ships in Fort, Hor and Stores Pumping Engines for Supply of Towns,
Agents for the above Company, are pro For Freight or Passage, apply to Fixed, of all Powers Irrigation Pumps of all sizes and hours, or Dock, and the Cargoes of such Ships: Pared to accept Marine Hiska and issue Policies
RUSSELL & Co. forms. Bleep Washing Machinery. Home Clipping - also, Ships Building and Repairing; Burges
{ at current rates,
tt.866 Hongkong, 30th May, 1872. cbizes. Turbine Water bells and Pamping Machines and other Vessels on Navigable Bivers and
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. tt 1851 Hongkong. 7th June, 1867,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. tics of the first Cities at Countrier in the World.
Tate Martinery har had 3r Prize Medals at the Exhibi. Osnais, and Goods on bound. auch Yesscia,
THE 16 years 4.1 British Olipper-ahip throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in Lustraced Catalogue with 210 Engravings forranial FUERTON COUNTRIES, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE
THE Undersigned have been appointed Sole fam
OBERON on meipt of 11. in Štampa.
“[52] 828 May 43 DY FIRE.
Agents for the Sale of their Goods in 1189 Register. Bursine, fnatex, ATKINSON The Undersigned, Agents for the above Gore zongkong and Crims by resere. J. & I. TEA have imediato despatch as shre Faser SOAP MAREFACTURES-84-On-Bose FIRE to the extent of $60,000 on anyone First Arbroath,
WHOLESALE & EXPORT PERFUMERS. Dany, are prepared to grant Policies against gent, Glasgow, and Mesira. Darid Corear & Bone
For Freight, apply to ...
---RUSSELL & CO. ARNHOLD, KARBENG & Co. Ch Risk:
f 838 Bongkong, 6th May, 1972. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & C41 Honokong. Juruary, 1867. * Hongkong, lat January, 1847.
PORTLAND, OREGON. ̇炭 煤 EL WING-KEE COAL SHOP. THE Proprietor of WING-ENE Shop begs to
"EDWARD JAMES,” Capt. Puttersen, having the greater portion of established since 1855, at Endicott's Lons, and her Cargo and Passengers engaged, will have that be bas always a great quantity of Beat immodiste despatch for the above pom, on her HOUSE FLUMBERS COAL in store for Sale. Gentlemen or Shir arrival from Saigon.. mastere wishing to patronise him, are requested to apply at his Shop.
17750 Hongkong, 24th April, 1872.
Por practical purposes the arrangement of -the-work in socotaplett, shut--reference to its pages enables a person who under BNYA Engadh, to communicate, Ejechvėly with natives who understand nothing but Chỉ.
ese. In this respect the work willin found in indispoüuble to all Europeans residing in China, and the natives themselves it or plains subjects fully, with which very few in- deed of them are perfectly acquainted. To parties resident in England and interested in Chins, it cannot but be valuable occasionally. It comprises upwards of two thousand large quarto pages.
→TRUBNER & Co..
60, PATERNOSTER Row:
W.H. SELL
DAILY PRESS OFFICE, HONGLUND,
bi
STATE, LONOV. BetallisLod- 1790. Prize Medals, Fondo, 1842. Per 1987.
1 Cordura Exhibitio, 1979.--Meo-zs. J. & E. Atkinson's
Atkinson's Celebrated WITH XOSK and other FIK
Giuda obtained the Only Medal for Perfumery.
FUNE. Atkinson, Celplanted EAU DE COLOGNE, PHENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Aikinuu's Celebraud Brown Wilson 604, &. N.B.
All Fatfunes, Lavender Waters Eau de Cologne, &c. Undersigned barits been appointed inform the Public that is shop beat
zeduction.
LUI APPLĪČSTION.:
manufactured siin Bond,” and shipped duty free at great { 'I Agents to the above Company at this AUTO-May 03, are now ald of Pert, are prepared to grant Policies against Mars, J. & F. ATATO' frode; szlers Ahwald there. Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Bulldogs, or fore be scat direct or through commission house of reputen Gooda stored therein. The's goods may be bad of all respoeta bis deelers through.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. out Erdia and China.
Ly98 ay 15| 717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1989,
THE 41 Amoribus Barque
:
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZAKIO & Điện if 837 Hongkong, 4th May, 1879,
reduction
When forwarded við.
Brindisi.......... 42 cents each half-conce. When forwarded via
Marseilles.$6 eat each kaif-conce. When forwarded við.
Southampton......28 cepta cach Bit-ounce
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster Genafil. General Post-Ofice.
Hongkong, 28th July, 1870,
Valge and weight of Parcel Packages, ve-
It is hereby notise that henceforward the quired; all Packages should be marked to ad- dress in fol.
portage, which must be paid in advance, on each Newspaper, not exceeding Foar ounces is ill prosto Parcel Pachages received stort Britian Postal Agencies in China or Japan,.. No Freight received after noon of the 11th weight, poated at this office or at any of the same day; ma
addressed to the United Kingdom to be for. For further information as to Pasage orwarded by Bitish Facket-via-Brindis will be Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company is oente instead of eight cents as hitherto, and Praya Freet.
that the postage on each Newspaper addressed A. HARRIS,
to the United States of America and to other places sent in transit through the United- Hongkong, May 15th, 1879,
Kingdom by this routs will be radnoed by two
d gent
A. MILLAR & 00.. "OUSE, SHIP, AND STEAMBOAT
COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS, No. 1, Queen's Road Erst and Yallah Zare, Opposite B.M. Naval Dook Yard. tr 337. Hongkong, Jat March, 1871,
cents.
EW. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Genera!
General Post Office.
Hongkong, 20th January, 1872 1.
Printer & Published, for the Proprietar, by W. H. HELL, Wyndham Street, Hourkang.