most cosdy, but of all great wars ever waged it press das awe by their appearance, and, for probably produce the least of physical ex-warlike purposes especially, hays scarcely yet haustion. After 1870 Francs hit lost beregned to do so; though for the generality of envings, bat after 1815 ako bud Jest her youth mankind the effect, by masne at den is radier And she survived 1816.
to please than to overawe. This desire to in- prusn others, whatever the meuna chosen, is one form of the sense of diguity; and, since drcsa fo A dircumstanco which promotes eut impression, the senso of dignity is furthered by the attempts of dress to un- banco awo or beanty. Furthered at first, it afterwarde obscured, by the amusement and excitement of the attempt. From boiak an
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JENA AND EDAN. (From the Telegraph's Corrispondent)
Paris, April 14th. It is somewhat ominous that at the very time when the preas of England is discussing the menach which Prince Bissacrck has sent to France, so important a jourzine the Constitu. tiemiel should be posting out the magnitude of the disasters which Prussia suffered at the bands of France in 180f. The Constitutionnel of this morning shows that Jens was the Sedan the origin intoation has passed through ao BAIGON AND SINGAPORE... San Foo (str.).. of Prussis Terrible incised was the disorganisa- any modes of adornment that it is well-uigh SAIGON tion of France after Sedan, but it was not so baried beneath the mountain of vagaries, and YOKOHAMA......... great as that of Prussis after Jena. The raw san only be traced here and thoro in the pro- Jerise of Fraugs fall dues before the troops of sendings of sich passive mortals as bring their SHANGHAL... Prince Charles and of General Montouffel remedier of aciformity to the heap-solely that to mach ripe corn before the sickle of a stronger may not lose the respect of others; for is SWATOW, AMOY, AND SHAI...Sedan (str.)... Ewilt reaper: they fell down es if at the touch of it not the readient, acmetimes the only, way SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW Yeano (et)
Do. Do. fatality. Yet still more abject was the humiliat open to them for giving utterance to the tion of the troops whose fathers bad heo tried self-respect inseparable from the sons of fuso invincibility by Frederic's the Great. Erfurt, dignity? To blame these passive followers of gorrisonc with 10.000 men, and furnished of fashion as always, or eren gener. ty, nelasted with rearmous supplies, anrendered with the same motives as the leaders would be -out striking a blow. Magdebourg capitolated, unjust; it is with then an abortive anarch after although it hold 24,000 mon and 6,500 hores, as of promoting the aches of dignity. The As arbed with 600 guna, and supplied with charge of so perverting ideas us to allow the limited provisions: it. capitulated to Ney, of dignity to be eapposed consistent with although lie men were fewer than its own. Kandy finery or meaningless ornamentation Spandau, the citata of Berlin, fell without Bust be laid at the door of those who encourage firing sebot, despite the pledge of the command-the vagarios for mere love of excitement. The ant that he would conquer er die among the uvage, devoid of othetis culture, with a ruina. After a abort resistance, Proasian narrow range of material, must try all sorts pened its gates and delivanet 10,000 troops fodd and startling experiments; but that after into the land of Murat A Prasaian brigade of centuries of civiliantion mankind all turn of 4,200 on laid down it arms without drawing back to barbaric measures seems only nother a trigger. At the first annons of 500 French proof of the incompleteness of our culture. If oldier Steltin bang out the white flag, and its those in whose bands lies the power of promo. garrison of 5,000 wien besme prisonera. Ating thesovagnies, whoever they may be, would Prussian brigade laid down its arms at the same koop sight of their truo relations, tiny would more of a detnobmost of French cavalry, cease to juvent or rike up perpetual factor- altliough the troopers were unaided by a singleticalitics, those who are but the passivo Canton two days afterwards another Prussian followers of their example wall copy that ox- tride equally placed staelt or the mercy of age, when unpiverted, with as much docility Ba band. The fortresses of Custrit, Pass they now copy its perverted forous. If these. ssbarg, Hamolk, Nieuburg, Glogan, Brealan, felt to weaken the sense of diguity which Brieg, Selweidhift, Orsal and Neisse, all they were originally intended to strengthen, Teil ip rapid succession and only to their day would be donmed. Till then ragaries held ons in a manner dictated by the men, will be, must be, followed by passive boeta; nor the motions, and the provisions at their Command. Not one Prussina town afford resistance which ann he named in thanme breath will the resistance of Phalshorg, Stras bourg, bieta, ar Purie. Not one of the trained Frassino-azwies-displayed such-powers-as-ttie. a goantry lads who, affirmed and half- drilled, fought a losing battle for a whole week on the plain of the "Loire, until the vineyards were red with their Blood The fugl jugs of that fact is King Frederiak, William III. who then ruled over Prussia, and who, in the first days after the capitulation, expressed in a no- lemo address bla "aense of the manner in wbigb tho eruntrymen of Frederick the Great had de- feuded their homes. The King branded the "bapitulations as "unparalleled." He degraded a number of superior officers, and some bo con.
demned to death. He menused with death
thues who, in the future, should display cunal forgetfulness of duty. Ea threatened to shoot the mandant of a fort why lund been induced to capitulate by the simple fear of Lombard- tuent Virtually he proclaimed thst Prussia had been lost by a set of blanderers and cowards.
Such is a summary of the long articlo which appear in the Constitutionnel of tale morning. And the moral is this: Francis suffered more -in 1806 than we did in 1571. Rer disasters were awit, crushing, and butuiliating. She fost mare-territory, more power, and more prestige. But her disasters did her a priceleas service; for they taught her that she must re- organise her army, and it was on the morrow of Jena that her avatrenien began to reconstract that military machine which became resintless in the band of Maltke. Franco must follow the example of Prussia. In her defeat abe innat finds seboolmaster. She, too, must, drill. the whole of ber ines, build strong places along
ber frontiers, and surround Paris with a new
line of Forts Thus, and thus alone, can she regan her old place nuong nations.
can we blame them, as long as these represent to them increased self-respect, and start as signs of so much added to dignity.-Victoria apzino
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.- -
Jere Sra. MORNING. New Patna, 622) to $6273, on cash and credit tores; New Benares, $605 to 2010, on cash and credit terms; Malwa, $900 to 8015. Market for Bengül ding stendy, large bolders very firm-
SUAKES,
Hongkong Hunk Shores, Old-67 pur sent.
premium
Hongkong Bank Shares, New-th per cent.
premium.
Union Insurance Society of Canton, now aburez'
-$1,400 per share premium. China Truters Insurance Company's Sudrea-
$1,450 per share premium, China and Japan Marine Insurance-Tis. 146
per share-premium. Chinese Insurance Company-$100 to $15 per
share premium.
gkar Tire Irurance Courpany's Shares-- Chins Fire Insurance Company's Suures-857
$315 to 83478 per share, premium.
on Fire Insurance Company's 'Shares-
to $59 per share, premium.
352 per share,-premiam. longkong and Whaopos Dock Company's
Stores-28 per cent. discount. Hongkong, lantun and Macao Steamboat Da's
Shares-371 to 38 per cent, premium. Shanghai Steam Navigation Company-Ts.140
per share,
Hongkong Gas Company's Share3-365 per
share.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-50 per
cent, dismount.
Bat the spirit of fairness demands that yel
Hongkong Distillery Company-Par, nominal. bold listen to whatis sed in self-defence by Jade-Chinese Sugar Company-$50 per aiure
the more candid ninds of this country. It is
discount.
true," they tell us," that we wish to organise alongkong Pier and Godowo Company-315
powerful nemy a more posserful army than wo posssseed when, the Empire was mad onough to aria our whole population as effectively as Ger many has armed hers. But it is not true that we mean to throw our troopa upon the German army of occupation, or that we will refuse to pay the remainder of the internity, or that we bove the slightest intention 10 break faith in noy other way with our conqueror. All each assertiona are gratuit falsehoods, told for the manifest purpose of giving. Prussia an ex- coso to dictate the terms of our Army Bill. What we may do in the future, when we end- Prussia shell be quite, is a question that we oneelves cannot answer. We have not nade ip our minds. But we will, at least, inaist on bong the susters in our own hous. Never will we submit to let Præsa dictate how we shali are ourselves. To do sù would be to efface ourselves ima the map of Europe."
As I have informed you in a telegram, fash- ionable Paris is surprised and shocked to find that the lusary of dielling must he bought by residence in prison. The strange fact was re- vealed yesterday in the trial of the Prince de Bibesco for fighting s cue with the Prince de Fanfremont. They had quarrelled on account of some offensive words which M. de Banfre-
mant had written respecting M. de Bibesco in the pleadings of a process which was judged in 1870. Fifteen moutbe after they were panned. the expressions met the eye of M. de Bibnsan,
to $16 per almre, disesant.
SALES ON JUNE 4TH, 1872. As reported by Chinese
White Sugar, ad quality, 290 bugs, at $5.45, by Kwong wing-ahing to Hongkong merchant.
White Sugar, 1st quality, 150 baga, at $6.15, by Kwong-wing-shing to Hongkong tarabant.
Cumpar, picals, at $16.09, by Kwong- wing-abing to Hongkong merchant
Saigon Rice, 10,000 picula, at $228, by foreign
eliant to Hongkong merchant. Japan Riec, 9,000 picula, at $2.29, by foreign
rebaut to Hongkong merebant.
Saigon Rice, 3,000 picule, at 82.26, by Hop- bing to Hongkong merebant.
Calcutta Cotton, 100 bales, at $15.73, by Parace merohant to Yuct-wo-loong,
Tombay Cotton, 23. Bales, at $16.40, by Parsee merchant to Chuen-rbing.
Fervainelli, 100 baga, at 29.10, by Chan- cheong to Hongkong mercbant.
Almonds, 10 bugs, at $32.00, by Chuu.cheong
·to, Hongkong merchant
Natiers of Firms.
CLEARANCE SALE OF SURPLUS
AND SUMMER STOCK.
In consequence of the retirement of Mr. W. J. STERRY from our Firm, we shall, för wohort time daly, offer a portion of our
STOOK AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES.
Tag Goods will be ready for sale on. MONDAY, JUNE 3RD,
and will comprise the following:➡. A large lot of FRINTED MUSLINS, BL about half price,
Scotch and Manchester MUSLINS.
LACES
ália great reduction.
SEWN MUSLIN GOODS,
at a great reduction.
PLAIN AND FIGURED POPLINS.
FANCY GLACES.
BLACK BAREGES.
"MBROIDERED & PLAIN SKIRTS merch below usual prices,
ORINOLINES,
wrch below usual prices.
RIBBONS AND TRIMMINGS.
HOSIERY, TIES, AND SCARVES,
LONG CLOTH
AKU
ORIMUAN SHINTS.
TOWELS AND HUCKABACKS.
*&c.,
*&c.
&c.
An early inspection is invited.
-GAYLE & Co., VICTORIA EXCHANGE, HONGKONG; AND AT CORMER OF NANKIN AND SZECHUN ROAD, SHANGHAI. Hongkong, 1st June, 1872.
AND R. TENNENT'S ALE and
JORTER
EMANUEL ULEMANN Zessed from the 17th THE interest and responsibility Mr. M instant, by mutual gunsent, and from same date Mr. JACQUES ULLMANN is ad pitted ac portuer
CASES
De Tournierc...
Hann:
Hongkong Doaglaa Lapraik & Co.; Hongkong Douglas Lapraik & Co.
For Sale
FOR SALE
En Stamer*Vixen
Geisenheimer HOTHENBERG
1885, 816 a 80,
10 casos Hochheimer' DOMDECHANEY,
1885, SIS 6 NSO. 10 oases LIEBFRAUENMILOR.
8200389.
1857,'
10 casos Steinberger CABINET, 1895,
$6 a cu94.
5 cases Rüdesheimer BERG, 1865, $17.
I CRKE.
The Wines being of a superior quality, 20 cases Quarte, de St. Marceaux & Co. Cham- pagae, CARTE BLANCHE. Pints, do... do.. da. HESSE & Qu.
H
tf 581 Hongkong, 27th Marob, 1972.
FOR SALE...
CHAM
PAGNE
TO BE DISCARD,
Manické dispatch,
Quick dispatch.. Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatch.
Kutok dispatch, Quick dispatch. „1jsick dispatch.
Quick disfáběh,
Huick dispatch:
Quick disbatch.
Quick dispatch.
To-morrow, at 4 P.M.
Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatch.
ynick disputéh,
Quick dispatch. Today, at 4EM.
• Co-morrow, at 2 P.M.
Today, at-2-PM. Quick dispatoh,
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR SWATOW, AMÒY, AND FODCHOW.
THE Steamship
"YESSO."
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
HEA1Dutch Barque
THE
VESTA,"
Post-Office Notifications.
- mail will close For Swatan, Amoy, and Fosshow. Per Tema, a 10.M. today, the 5th slant.
For Callao Per Hugo & Olfe, today, the
of 123 tone Register, Schrender, Master, will Eta inglast, at 1.30 R.M. have carly despatch as above.
Tor Freight, apply to
--RUSSELL & Co.
* 803 Hongkong, Jal May, 1972.
'FOR SAN FRANÓISCO.
THE AI Clipper Barque
FO-JU-MARD."--
Lord, Master, will have exily Joepatob as above.
For Freight or Pange, apply to
RUSSELL & Coi -
if 989 Hongkong, 25th Alay, 1972,
FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. THE 41 Clipper Ship
ITARQUIS OF ARGYLE.” Capt. MoKeón, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have insedinte des- patch for the above. porte.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & ta
THE
tf 847 Hoagkong. 9th May, 1872, PORTLAND, OREGON, Capt. Ashton, will be despatched for the above THE 21 American Barque Ports ·TO-DAT, the 5th instant, at 2 P.M.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 33 1029 Hongkong, 3rd June, 1572.
FOR SHANGHAI. THE Steamship
THE
"DUNA" Captain Mann, will be despatched for the above Fort TO-DAY, the Stb instant, at 4 P.M.
For Freight or Pasuago, apply to
AUGUSTINE HNÄRD‚Æ €3. 31 1038 Beurkoug, 4th June, 1872.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND SHANGHAL. THE Steamship
ܪ܂
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN, TH
H A
REIMS,
"SEDAN," H. W. Winter, Master, will be despatched TO- MORROW, the 6th instant, at 2 PAL above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to -
SLEMBSEN & Co. 4d 1034 Hongkong, 3rd June, 1879.
FOR SAIGON AND SINGAPORE THE Chine Sca, Szigua und Sanita Steam.
ship Co.'s Chartered Steamer
"SUN-FOO."
in Cases of 1 doz. Quarts,
and, 2 doz. Pipta, SANDER & Co, Bote Agents for Chana, Japan and Manila. 2151 Hongkong, 15th December, 1871.
FOR SALE. MPAGNE G. H. Mamm'a lot quality 315,00 Pinta... 16.00 Do Extra Tat quality," 16.00 Do. "Carte Blanche,... 17.00 AMONTILLADO, bottled by the minder. Captain Clark, will be despatched for the above
signed..
18.00 Porta TO-MORROW, the 6th inst., at 4 P.M. Superior SHERRY, do. do. 70.50 For Freight or Passage, apply to Superior MEDOq, Vintage, 1865......... 0,00
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Soperior St. JULIEN, do. ***** 30,00
34 1039 Hongkong, 4th June, 1872. Sparkling MOSELLE, P. A. Mamm's... 14.00
Pinta... 16.00 FOR SWATOW AMOY, AND FOOCHOW. Choica PORT, Black Seal...
... 11.00 THE Chapbared P. O. Steamer Do. Green Seal..
19.50 Hennessy's BRANDY, one star.......... 7.00 24.00 Do. Liqueur do
REYNOLDS &.Co.
"V.TO.P.
tf 266 · Hongkong, ist April, 1872
FOR SALE.
AVERY Handene Thoroughbred Young Thibet DOG, about 93′′ inches high, Black and Taony Points, and a good Watch Dog. Apply to
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
et 880 Hongkong, 1th May, 1972.
FOR SALE. OMECQ'S SHERRY, bottled by Henry DRitchie..
An Invoice of CHAMPAGNE and French LIQUEURS.
A. G. HOGG & Co.
tl 675 Hongkong, 11th April, 1872.
FOR SALE.
Just landed, en " Diosouron," vis Hamburg.
SMALL Invoice of Teod-bfeinbard's
A. Aromatic Augortata. ETTIERS, parti. colarly adapted and appropriate for Tropical climates, and recommended for its aroma) and tonic qualities.
Apply to
MARQUES & Cou
Queen's Boud tf 679 Hongkong, 26th February, 1879.
[O. 3 CIGARS, Fortin, May 1871.
Surdnay, May 1871.
No
Zo.
du,
ju.
da do
Fortin, November 1871. Bilibid October 1871. No. 2 CHEROOTS, Cavite, December 1871.
REYNOLDS & Co, tf:806 Hongkong, let April, 1972,
CHOICE
FOR SALE.
CIGARS.
HOICE CAVITE CHEROOTS AND
H. COHEN.
Burd's Lans.
t 368 Hongkong, Brd February, 1872.
FOR SALE TUNE Dessert CLARET.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS Superior Pole Dry SHERRY.
Merchant Navy Navy Boded
CANVAS. Long Flar Brown
"ARNHOLD, KARBERÓ & Ch 1180 Honzkouý. 11th Muv. 1967:
FOR SALE. MANILA HARD WOOD:
!
F. PEIL 418 Hongkong, dat March, 1872, BREAKFAST CLARET, FÖR FAMILY OR H. & J. ULLMANN,
MESS USE. Hongkong, 2nd May, 1872,
OF VERY GOOD BREAKFAST CLARET, NB-A clains against Mr. EMANUEL
(Red Seal), MANN should be sent in until the 25th
Selected by the undersigned, may be had for [Im 962 instant MBERNST FUNFGELD is authorized to
G. DUBOST & Co. M. sign our firm, per procuration, from this i Bm 566 Hongkong, 25th Marok, 1972. data
and the nlt was a challenge. The combat in the business. The firm will in fature be
uute met at the Calle Saint Cloud, and M. de Bauffrement received & wound which confined bit to bed for ten days. When the authorities beard of the pombat they cited the challenger, and no doubt be fannied that he would be punished with a trivial fine, ike a long list of other duellista who had only wounded their adversary, But, it was in the days of the mpire that this law was administered with eno laxity, and the Repablie sims at a more Puritan standard of`virice, Graz therefore was the amazement of the noble daellist,
GRÜN & Co.
tf 612 Hongkong, Jat April, 1879.
125 BOTTLES
$24.
XO.W
7
READY,
· IMPERIAL QUARTO.
Fina OLD PUKÍ.
Apply to
SANDER & Co
· tf 990 · Hongkonz, 29th May, 1872.
HONGKONG, No. 10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
*J. C, KRUSE,
WHOLESALE AND RETAIL
TOBACCONIST, JEWELLER.
AND DEALER INFANCY ARTICLES
רי
"ADEN"
for the ahore Forte.
Cupt. Andrews, will have inmediato despatch
For Freight ur Pansage, apply to:
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Co, it 1030 Hongkong, 3rd June, 1872.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIN DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.
HE Company's Steamebip
THE
"GODAVERY," Unph, Valhen, will be despatched for
TOKOHAMA, shortly after the arrival of the nort French
·A CÓNIL
Principal Agmi.
Mail."-
t 1007 Honzhong, 30th May, 1972,
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. -PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇÄIS.
Company's Steamship
"ALPHEE," Capt. De Toarziere, will be dispatched for
SHANGHAI, abortly after her arrival from Europe.
A: OONIL
Principal Agent. tf 1008 Hongkong, With May; 1872,
FOR BAIGON.
THE American Steamer
DANIEL JEAN BICHARD," Captain Nicholls, will have immediate despatch for the abose Purl.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
FREDERIC DEGENAER. if 706 Hongkong, 16th April, 1872.
FOR HAMBURG.
THE 15 years 41 British Ship
"CORONA,"
1399 tons, J. Bate, Master, having the greater portion of her cargo engaged, ali bave for mediate despatch as above.
For balance of Freight, apply to
VOGEL BAGEDORN & Co. t1010 Hongkong, 30th May, 1572.
FOR LONDON, BEA British Olipper Ship
THE
"SAINT ANDREW'S CASTLE," HE TOURIST'S GUIDE-69 Toas, J. Gilles, Master, will load hove,
REDUCED PRICE $1.
Whampoa, and Macao, and will have quick Containing the names of all the Article of patch as above. Traile, objects of Natural History, Futaire, ked, with the Ponti, and Mandarin Promen ciation.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Language, in two Ports
The Daily Press Office.
and his friends when they heard the advocate Whave this day established oncselves at
Amoy, as GENERAL MERCHANTS | ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY | J of the Repablic demanding that the Prince should be pauished with imprisonment, and COMMISSION AGENTS. "Imprison a man, who had only defend-
DODD & Co.
ed b's own honour!" exclaimed his advo- 2m 840 Amog, lat May, 1872 cite with indignation: "such a penalty would make the prison. envied! Imprison a nobleman, who, although not a French man, bad fought for France, and carried on his breast the tokens of bis bravery in the shape of the Cross of the Legion of Honour!" Sach pleas so more directly to the heart of French than of English judges, and a year or two ago they would have been so powerful that the Prince
THE undersigned bare established them- selves as Merchants and Commission
Areata at this port, under the Firm or Style of FREWIN & CO.
HENRY FREWIN. EDWARD HERTON.
17 Swatow, Japuary 1st, 1972.
WITH THE
TUNTI AND MANDAKIN PRONUNCIATION,
A1 ANGLO-CHINESE DICTIONARY, published at the Faily Press Oilico, Hongkong.
JOHN SKINKER, SAN FRANCISCO,
CALIFORNIA. Shecessor to RodMOND GIBBONS & Co.,
Sole Agents for Winchester Repeating Arme und Ammunition, Du Pont's Blasting and Sporting Powder, Lake Superior and Pacific Fuse Company's Eagle Safety Fase.
14 April &
EOE GE GLASS E,
DISPENSING CHEMIST, THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
weuid on's have been condemned to pay a 1 R. H. J. SMITIL and Mr. F. RAPP have in science generally, which the, rapid advance PEDDER'S WHARF HONGKONG
been admitted partners in our firm from tricial hoe, But yesterday the judges eleclod | the lut September, 1971,
F. BLACKHEAD & Co. 613 Hongkong, let April, 1872.
their hearts against the sentimental rhetoris, nud decreed that the Pritos should in ima- prisoned for fifteen days. Frenchmen deem
to ace the barbarity of dushing. Officers of
the penalty beavy, for they have not yet learned. CARDROSS GRANT is authorized to given, the accents being carefully marked or
the army tak perhaps, the highest place among challangers, and text come journalists, The chief writers do not, it is "true, east insults and cartels at each other; they have
day when the most i lostrions' member of their |
sigu our firm from this dato.
BRADLEY & Co.
tf 808 Swatow, 30th March, 1872.
NOTICE
abandoned that practice, I think, sluce the MSEYNOTE START, ME, TORTAS this H. Mr. PIM craf. M. Aramad Carrel was shot by Mr day admitted partners in our firm in Bong. Emile de Ginud. But the lesser journalista kong and China. OLYPHANT & Co.
seem to write with a rapier by their side and
aconda in the next room. Ona journal in
by a detachment of such swashbucklers
If I Hongkong, 1st January, 1872:
particular seems to be edited and written a partner in my business from this day, R. THOMAS PICKERING DROWN is He, a couple of centuries ago, were none which will in future be conducted under the times found in the Bervice ot great Style or Firni of E, VINCENT & Co. boses. They have but one argument-insolt ;
E. VINCENT.
but ons kind of vitire-invals; but one form of ti 1976 Swatow, 2nd Optober, 1871.
proof-insult, always insult. Occasionally the
insult de vigorous, and it is over accompained by theimplication that a meeting in the Bois, two
of any one who does not relish the hard nanas
NOW READY.
meetings, saree, fous, a dozen, lie at the series BOUND TOLUMES of the TRADE EE which are flung at his
COSTUME.
PORT for the year 1971. Price $10,
Apply at the Daily Press Office. Hongkong, 22nd January, 1872.
HONGKONG PHOTOGRAPHIC
ROOMS, tarian of ty chilrayber, wank it Aylitan Street,, ARE NOW OPEN,
The Ipve of dress may be traced in parallel „way back to the base of dierity. As clathing | amozgat primitive races of mer partiker of: the earacter of an extensión of ornament, i rather than ornament of an addilivu to cluth- | ing, rament may be say to have been of superior importanca, Now, ornamental ad. ditions were intended to enhance personal-im- pressions; whether to overawa by adding to the Daily Advertiser Office.
ille terror, of to attract by adding to the beat.
by of one's appearancs. The ornamenta Nature bestowa" on animals decidedly an
swer this double purpose--ask the turkeys
10. Man, having to procore them by tie
and peacocks in the first farm-yard you come
FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM. FORTRAITS TAKEN WITHOUT REGARD TO WEATHER. NR-The Photographic Rooma are over
3. RUISFELDT.
tf 738 Hongkong, 22nd April, 1872;"
“A, MILLAR, & CO. TOUSE, SHIP. AND STEAMBOAT
PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERA.
taben, has the motive strengthened by this--No. 1, Queen's Road East and Nullah Lane,
exercise. From the earliest experimenta in
Opposite HM. Naval Dock Yard:
feathers and war-paint men have sought to in- of 387 Hongkong, 1st March, 1971.
BEASCH ESTABLISHMENTS, YOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN.
TOR comprehensiveness and practical servico
words which the Chinese bave of late years beer compelled to coin to express the numerous ob jects in machinery, photography, telegraphy, and
of foreign relusions has imposed upon them.are here given in extenso. Euch and every word in fully lnstrated and explainuit, forming eter. tisce for students of a most instructive nature. Both the Court and Panti pronunciatiotie are
the best principle kitberto attained. The typo. graphy displays the success of un attempt to mate the Chinese and English type correspond. NB-Captains of Stips not finding st in the size of body, thereby effecting a vast above Wharf, can leave orders at the Store of previously attained, and dispensing with those lauding stage of the Cantor, and Macao WODY of achieving a clearness not Mesars. BROADBEAE & ANTHONY (opposite the Yal mergina and vacant spaces which have Steamer), when they will receive G. G.'s im- heretofore characterized Chinese pablicalicas.mediate attention.
Po Ilustrite the vast scope of the work, the
tf 4 Hongkong, 5th January, 1878. following frots are submitted for consideration, Casimera" Vocabniarly contains about 16,000
SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED AND REFITTED,
For Freight, apply to
"EDWARD JAMES,” Capt. Pasterace, baving the greater portion of ber Gorgo and Passengers, engaged, will have immediate despatch for the above port, on her arrival from Safgan.
For Freight or Passage,pply ta
ROZARIO & Gu.
if 822 Hongkong; 4th May, 1872.
FOR FREIGHT OF CHARTER. HEA1 French Iron Clipper Barqua
י.
HENRY SEMPE,"
P. Guerin, Master of 475 Tons Register, or 13,000 pioula oarrying edpacity.
For further particulars, apply to
FREDERIC BEGENAER.
tf 1019 Hongkong, 31st May, 1872.
FOR SALE.
THE Bittish Steamer THE
3.
"AKRATOON APCAR,"
238 Tone Begister, oarrying capacity 25,000 picul Dind weight, excluálve of Coal Boilt EXPERSON, &Co., Renfrew, in 1861. Engine Direct acting. 250 Home Power.
For further particulars, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Cɑ. tf 754 Hongkong, 24th April, 1872.
STEAM FOR.
SINGAPORE, PENANG; POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDET, MARSEILLES, OTHER MEDI- TERRANEAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON,
SINO
BOMBAT, MADLAS, CALCUÏTA, AND
AUSTRALIAN KANNA
THE PENINSULA 3 AND ORIENTAL STRAN COMPANY'S Steamship
THE FIGATION
« ELLORA,” Captain 0. Fraser, with Her Majesty's Maile, Passengers, Specíe, and Cargo, will leave thie for the above placés ún SATURDAY, the Sth Jace, at noon.
Cargo will be received on board until noon Specie and Parcels at the dice until 2 r.. on the 7th iden
For Particulars regarding Freight and Pas sage, apply at the P. & O. S. N. Co.'e Difce, Hongkong CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
A. Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overlund and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Route is required by the Egyptian Government, Company's Agents, with the Bill of Lading or with Parials; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the incor rectaees in suck declaration.
The Company reserve the option of forward. ang till goode shipped by their Steamers, for Europe through Egypt, either by full, or by Canal in their own Steamers,. in vesadis employed for the purpose.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
A. McIVEL, Superintendent, Penindalar and Oriental Steam Navigation Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 27th May, 1872.
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE
FROM
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIC MAIL 8. S. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH TAB CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANIES.
THE S. 9. AMERICA,” Captain DONE, THE
will leste Hongkong for San Fraációvo via Yukoba on WEDNESDAY, the 12th Jame next, at So'clock pa taking Passengers, Mails and Fright, for the United States, Cana- as, Central and South America, and Europe,
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang- hai, via the Inland Sea Ports, about same date, and take close connection at Yokohama.
↑
For Mantla-Per Schooner. Union, to-day, the 5th instant, at 2,80 r..
For Swalow, Aury, and Bhanghai-Per Sudan, to-morrow, the Gul instant, at 6th instant, ut 1.30 ..
For Saigon and Singapore-Per Sunfoo, to morrow, ale to instant, at 3.30 PM.
The departare of Dean for Shanghai is post- poned until further notice,
MAILS BY THF « ENGLİSH PAOKK?”
The English Contract Packet ELLORA," will be dispatobed with the anal Maile for Europe, &c. on SATURDAY, the 8th Jane,
ut non.
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be gmated nntil 5 P.. on the 7th Juno.
The Peat-Office will be open until 6 P.AL. 00 the 7th Juno.
Letters, do, may be posted during the night in the box left open for their reception.
Lesbere for registration will be received until 10 A.M. on the 8th June,
Letters any be postul antil 19, on the } 8th June, withit late fee.
Letters posted after 10 A., on the 8th June, will not be forwarded unless the Late Fee of 18 cents ench on well as the postage is prepaid.
Office in 11 2.M., and for Newapapers. Books, or The Latest tire for posting Letters at thin
Patterns 10A.M. on the 8th June.
Late letters (bit Lattere derly) addressed to the United Kingdom vis Brindisi, or to Sin- gapore, may be posted on board the Facket from 11.30.A.M." to the time of sailing, on pay- uch of a Lacie Fes of 48 cents cooh in addition to the postage.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Podmaster General
Geneval Post-Office.
Hongkong, 27th May, 1879.
MAILS BY THE - UNITED STATES PACKET"
The United States' Mail Packet" AMERI- CA," will be dispatched on WEDNESDAY, the 12th inst., as3 Fan, with the Malla--
For Tokobama. San Francisco, the United
States and the United Kingdon.
The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Lettera, Books, Newspapore, &c.,
artil 230-M
Letters can be posted on board the Fanket from 2:30 pm to 2.50. P.X., on payment of a Late Fee of 12 cents in addition to the Postage. The Prepayment of the Postage tu all the ebore places by this ruste is compulsory. Correspondence insuficioatly prepaid will bo forwarded by the English Tickets.
Correspondases addressed to Yekoban sud the United States must be superscribed per * AMERICK,” and that addressed to the United Kingdom must be superscribed " fiz Ban Francisco,”
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
Gereral Pool Office,
Hongkong, 4th June, 1872.
MAILS BY THE "FRENCH PACKETS
The French Mail Packet“ METKONG," will be dispatched on SATURDAY, the 15th inst., at noon, with the Maila
To Saigou, Singapore, Point de Galls, Aden, Seychelles. Reunion and Mauritius, Fuez, Alexandris, France and other Continental. States (in a closed mail to France), and to and through the United Kingdom vin Marseilles.
Letters for Registration will be received til 10 .. on the lath instant.
Tae. Post Office will be open for the reception catil 11 4.M. on the 15th-inst., after which no of Ordinary Letters, Newspapers, Books, čo.. Letters can be received.
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdow will be granted
until 5 P.ML on the 1412 instanĖ.
General Fost Once,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Posimuster General.
Hongkong, 4th June, 1972.
It is bereby notified for general information, that the Postage on Letig's addressed to Nors way, when forwarded via Soutineptor will henceforward be 36 cepta for each balf opuce which may either be paid in advancer it tay |be left to him collected an delivery of the Letters, Unpaid Lelters will be subject to an additional | charge on delivery,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 23rd August, 1870
It is hereby notified that Letters addressed to France may be sent either paid or unpaid at the option of the sender; but the postage on Prices Current, Newspapers and Books cannot be prepaid.
For cantonCA The rate of postage chargeable on Letters addressed to France per French Packet is..
...... 12 cents. Per British Packet when marked viå
Brindisi,...............
18
Per British Packet wuen marked við
Alexandria and Marseilles.........
12
F. W, MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
The "CHINA" will be due at San Francisca General Post-Office, Joly 13th, whence daily, Passenger trains and Hongkong, 2nd April, 1872. daily Freight tins are ran over the Central and Union Pacific Railroad Lines for New York and
"It is Lereby notified that henceforward the
for all the principal cities in the interior and following Rates of Postage will be charged upon the Atlantic Seaboard. The time hetween upon Correspondence forwarded from Hong- San Francisco and New Tork by First-class hong, or any of the Britial Post Office Agencies. dez-Passenger trains 18 six days and twenty hones; in China and Japan. A BRITISH MAIL PACKETS, via Brindisi, tofthe unde mentioned Countries, viz. tem.
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. tf 950 Hongkong, 29ad May, 1872.
FOR YOKOHAMA.
and the distance 3,312 miles,
The Silver Palace Sleeping Care are rus through on these traits, making Drawing Room Cars by day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and are of the latest and best American pattern, being unexcelled for comfort and conreninga.
Ab New York, Passengers have selection of varivus lines of Steamers to England, France
THE 41 Ship
"OWARI," Captain Moore, will have immediate despatch and Germany, as above.
For Freig apply to
RUSSELL & Co. tf 960 Hongkong, 22nd May, 1872.
FOR SAN FRANCI600. THE A1 Clipper Ship TH
* VALPARAÍSO,” 1390 tons Register will have despatch
above.
- For Freight or Passage.apply to
If 804 Hongkong, 1st May. 1872.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
BUSSELL & Co.
THE A1 British Ship
Through Tinketa. and Bills of Lading ate Jesied for transportation to Yokobaza und other Japan Ports, and San Francisco, for the Overland Railroad, and to Enrope by connecting Linea of Steamiers. The Overland Railroad Companies Guantes 12 days time for Silk and 18 days for Teas and Genstal Merchandise, between San Francisco and New York,
as Through Passengers and Freight to America Favorable arrangements have been made for
from Galaatta, Penang and Singapore, and froth Swazw, Amoy and Fecchow.
JOHN NICHOLSON," Grieren, Master, will have early dospatch as above.
For Freight or Fussaga, apply to
"BUSSELL & Co. if 921 Hongkong, 17th May, 1872,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE 41 German Barque
- HERTHA
THE
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been ap. Capt. Schreiber, will have quick Zespatch as
pointed SOLE AGENTS for the Sale of abo
For Freight, apply to BOKER'S BITTERS
and Chinese Dictionary Sout-100,000, whilat Chiness characters, and Medhurst's English this work contains, more than 50,000 English words, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese charac; IN CHINA AND JAPAN-and purchasers Lers. Again, despite all the grammare and are warned to beware of Spurious imitations. other elementary works as yet publishel, the tf.52 Hongkong, 6th January, 1872. student of this difficult language absolutely re-
quires examples to display the various appliVARNUM COLLINS, cations and equivalents of different words which
one generalise more that tire tiene es many as any other Dictionary hitherto pub liebed.
this work contains as
DENTIST
7, ARBUTANOV BOAD, HONGKONG.
-... NAVAL CONTRACTORS,
KOBE (BIOGO) JAPAN.
1
df 231 - Hongkong, 2nd Februny, 1872.
W. H. HENRIQUES. P. BENNETT, the work is so couplate, that a reference For practical purposes the arrangement of
D. H. TILLSON & CH to its pages exubles a person hadeŢAKERS, COMPRADORES, stande English to communicate of winely with natives who understand nothing but Chí nese. In this respect the work will be found indispensable to all Européass residing in China, and, to the natives themselves it ex- plains subjecte fully with which very few in ared of them are perfectly acquainted. To parties resident in England and interested in China it cannot but be inuable occasionally. It comprises upwards of two thousand large quarts pages,
་
TRUBNER & Co., 60, PITZENOSTER Bow;" W. F. HELL, "DAILI PRESS" OFFICE, HUNGKUNG,
Sa 120 Hongkong, 17th January, 1872.
崗
10
WING-KEE COAL SHOP.
HE Proprietor of WING-REE Shop bege to inform the Public that his Shop has been
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & CO. tf 925 Hongkong, 17th May, 1872.
FOR LONDON. THE ▲ 1 English Barque
THE
"VANGUARD,"
Capt. Luckee, will load at this. Whampoa, and Macan, aud hava quick despatch as shore.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Çə if 791 Hongkong, 29tit April 1879.
FÖR NEW YORK.
**DOCTOR PETERMANN,”
Return Passage Tickets issued at a redaction of Bir! regulur rates.
Value and weight of Parcel Packages re quired; all Package should be marked to ad- dreas in full.
No Freight received after noon of the 11th prox. No Parcel Packages received after 5 P.. same day..
For further information as 10 Fassage or Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
Agent,
ATA, HARRIS,
Hongkong, May 15th, 1872.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSACERIES MARITIMES, FAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS,
STEAM FOX
SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, FORT SAID, MARSEILLES;
MARE, ST. DENIS, PORT LOUIS.
ALSO,
ÎN SATURDAY, the 15th Jane, 1872, al Dood, the Company's 5.8 "MEIKONG,“ Commandant ROERDOR, with MAILS, PAS. | SENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above placas.
Cargo and Specio will be registered for Lon
7:30 Tons, will load at this and Whampoa, and don as well as for Manailles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal bave quick-despatch as abore..
For Freight, apply to
places of Europa.
TOGEL, HAGEDORN & Un.. if 939 Hongkong, 18th May, 1872.
FOR MANILA.
established since 1855, at Exudievit's Lane, HEA 3 Spanish Schooner
that be has always a great quantity of Best
Shipping orders will be granted till noon, and Cargo will be recarved on board until 4 PM. Spedle and Parcels'qatil 3 d'elyok pist, on the 14th Jane. (Parcela are not to be sent on
· board: they must be left at the Agency's Office.) Contents and value of Packages are required.
For further particulars, apply at the Com-,
ACONIL, Bongkong, 4th Jane, 1872..
COAL, in store for Sale. Gentlemen or Ship-Captain Urribaren, will have quick despatch.pany'a Ofice.
masters wishing to patronise him, are requested
to apply at his Shop.
17750 Hongkong, 24th April, 1872. `
·
" UNION,"
For Freight or Passager apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. 912 Honkung, 16th May, 1872.
FOR A LETTER.
fItaly... 16 cents for each i os
Switzerland...........
| The German Slates.
Austria....
Belgium.
The Netherlands.... Denturk.
Heligeland.... Swedeo............. Forway
↓ Russia..........
$24
46
For a Necspaper. For each four or Prica Bunze of Book Current.
Packets and Packets of Patterna 2.cts.
cta.
Italy. Switzerland........
The German States. Austriarque, Belgium,
The Netherlands... Denmark...... Heligoland.punyai Sweden........ Norway.......
The prepayment of the postage on ordinary Letters is optional.
The postage on registered Letters must be prepaid: the charge for registration being the same sum as the postage on each Letter.
The prepayment of the postage on News. papers, other printed papers and Packs of Patterns i compulsory
́W. MITCHELL,`
Postmaster Genera! General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 2nd December, 1871.
It is bereby notified for general information that on and after the 1st August next, the Commission chargeable on Money Orders isanad upon the United Kingdom at Hongtorg. | Shanghai, and Yokohama will be as follows,
18 centa.
Tik. :-
On sums not exceeding £3 Above 29 and not exceeding £b...36 Above £5 and not exceeding 17...5 Above £7 and nut exceeding £10.72
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
Ġenural Post Office,
Hongkong. 14th July 1870.
It is hereby notified for general information that, the Postage (which must be paid în ada vanced) upon letters addressed to Prince Ed ward Island, wU benceforward be as follows, viz.
When forwarded við
Brindisi............. 42 cents each balf-ounce. When forwarded via
Marseilles. 36 cents each half-ounce, When forwarded via
Southampton...... 28 cents each half-ounce
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postimeester General,
Principal Agent General Post Office
Hongkong, 28th July, 1870,