THE DAILY PRES3, SATURDAY FEBRUARY 8TM 1873.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
STINATION
YESSEL'S MAME:
CAPTAIN
·AT
FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO
TO BE DISPATCHED.
LONDONvta SUBZ CANAL... Sarpedon catria. NEW YORK......
Adelia Carleton. LONDON................................
Harwiol Alhambra, SAN FRANCISCO. MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY... Karope... HAMBURG.......
NYHOS PORTLAND (OREGON).
Do.
that it must be rebuilt. Accordingly, 39,000 (neglect of duty in fint idmitting a pose Woman tacle wore apeat in this indiable object, and a land ber; ohikīren to the soanal "ward on an bandsome edilee was the result. Then came inclement night, the result being that one of the flood of 1837, and this was attributed to the the children had died of exposure, Bone Sre too great beight of the 20w structure, an half handrod gas-stokara were alio, charged with of it was cut off, and a rather aquat tower is unlawfully conspiring to overce the superinten the result. When the great food of 1869 and dont of the Gas Light and Coke Company, at 1870 anune, populer rage was again dirented Beckton'; and a true bill having bảơm returned. against the pagoda, and the people were hardly against them by the Grand Jury, their trini is dissaaded from palling it dorb altogether. exported to come morrow, fire men being We had now reached the end of the ridge, by nang included in the indictment. A bank and Jomorricel into the aty, ariking a populous manager pamet Newton, curiosed of ab street whinh led straight in the Hanyang gate, streetmg £142 104 from the Chertsey Iranch where my boat was waiting to take me back to of the Loudon and County Bank, was so Hankow, Thashope mumed to be fairly stocked, tenced to five years' ponal servitude. and the streets presented a fair averago of One of the "Shakera" applied to Mr. : Wool- cleaplin.con nad width. The pagoda atands out rych at Westminster Police-court for prove Bo side the Hanyang gate, and I noticed an index | tion against some porsing who were in the
M&NITA... of the Indian source of Buddhism in the shape habit of assaulting and throwing missiles at TOKOHAMA of a Sanskrit inscription on an old tomb nour the worshippers of that communion at College. STANGHAL... ita base. These Sanekrit juscriptions are sot jetreet, Obelsen. The applicant, a young mtu, at all infrequent. A number are engraved on i desoribed bimecit na a “new hand, having bad the ranks at the famooz island of temples, only three months' experience of the manifest- Probes, in the Obaman arabindigo, and Sations of the Spirit, which are the distinguishing skrit booke pecasionally to be found in the feature of the sect. In his case they had libraries of Buddhist mönustefice. But I fear consisted of inpainotary motions of the arms. their contepte are a mystery to theic guardians, and loge, which had been swayed from side to The Chinesa priest in, in fact, low in the social i eide and in all directiora without any notion un Bola. Exceptions, of entree there are-Manda, his part. The magistrata suggested that one. rins who have retired to monasteries from weari-l duch motion on the part of a fellow-worship- nes of Bcial life, or laymen who have sought | per might hure enused the blow of which he shelter there after loss of relatione and worldly complained. Bat the applicant mio pertain goods; but a great many others bare become the blow was given in the street; and besides, priests through poverty, have been bought by bags of lime had been thrown over the con-
rece gought refuge from the consequences of crime. I have been addressed in "pidgin English" by a priest more than onne, and kayɔ directly set lien down as a shroff who has cheated his master and. belted to the annotaury. Buddhist monasteriou are aa uuierons in China as Roman Catholio
Da
Do
For Sale.
FOR SALE
Garibaldi
Canadierne......
Maria Vicenta. Malaba (str.)...
Sunda (str.). Acantba (str.). Glenroy (str.). Blythwoode (str.) Origforth (str.).
Bx" Galley of Lorne, from London. NUTLER, PALMER & Ú‰.' SHERRY
kregation, seriondly injuring many, of them. CALL
Under these circumstances the magistrate" called the attention of the police to the loonlity.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Is takes free springs to make a leap year. odes were in Europe dering the Middle-Ages;: Wortby Pastor-What not-remember your and resemble the latter sarp much bath in catechism, my boy you're better fed than organizatión ánd detall. They tuvo endow. taught, I think!" Boy-Ees, sir! You tencbos ponta which suffice to maintain their occupaatama, but father feeds met?
A recent calculation relative to the privėipal Bocopean languages, those that Duglish is spoken by 90 millions of persone; German by 55 millions, Spanish by 35 millions, und Freuch by 45 millions.
în more or less comfort. Morning and evening service is chanted in Sanskrit, which neither the priest nor his hearere understand. The wonas terins afford abelter to travellers, as those in Europe tised to do before hotela nitiplied and the inmates are strict vegetarians, for THE SMALLEST PIECE.Dr. Hall tell the the destruction of life in hateful to Baddas.story of a Scotchman who sang most piously They
celsbate, and they shave the entire the hymn:
haul fustand of only the orang. Personally Were the whole realm of nature mine, (hey been little respected, but consienna That were a prescat far too small, some consideration in virtua of their office. The people are rather prone to believe evit of them, and still more so of the zonneried-pro- bably with the sano degree of justice that similar sugadals were credited in bygone days in the West. But, if ignoraut, Jay, sud dirty, the monke see at least braless rembers of ascistyy they are divd, to visitors and gaite Lolanine of foreign buretion. They are, more over, intment of p ditiual intrigue, which is a monopoly of the literali.
and all through the singing was fambling in his pocket to make sure of the smallest piece of silver for the contribution bor..
In Connecticutju German suped Brano Popp. committed en:cide in the presence of a woman who had procured her disarmat from him, after he had left her and their children destitusu. He desired to return to her, but lie protesta- tion and entreaties were of no avail. At last be said that if that was all the hope she could give him, she would be sorry, and without fuc
As the Vienraent capital of Hunan and Huber words be drew a small single-barrelled poh, Wang is the seat of the civil und mili-
of resident oficials. It is, in fact, cbify and official city the grent commette for which the "congeries of bities" je so famous being car riod an alumnat entirely on the opposite side of the river, at Hunt:w.
AMOROSO.
GREEN SEAL
BLUE SNAL.
BROWN SEAL
YELLOW SEAL. ... WHITE SEAL. CUTLER, PALMER &Co.'s COGNAO SUPERIOR OLDER A
SUPERIOR PALE,
THIRD QUALITY, OUTLER, TAJMER & Cole WHISKY:-
IRISH,
SCOTCH,
Olá Tom GIN.
· Old Jamnion RUM.
VICTOR BOULLAND'S COGNAC (Ene
⚫ Champagne.).
Dinner and Breakfast CLARETS. Dust OLABELS
padre
CHATBAL DE LA PICOTIERE.
CHATEAU LEOVILLE,
CHATEAU-LÀROSE, Heat SAUTERNE, FENARD'S 1ST QUALITY BUTTER. LIQUEUR BENKDOLINE, –
Apply to
H. L. NORONHA, "Oswald a Terrosz, Wellington Street. 3m 53 Hongkong, 7th January, 1873,
FOR SALE.
pistal from bis pocket, and, placing it to his
the brain.
just over tye, through M
· Daring the hearing of a case in the Court of Exchequer, Datlin, the judge asked a witness: How suen do people begin to drink in your part
ANILA
tf 4183
HARDWOOD
F. PEIL
FOR SALE.
PAIR of Manila PONTES, with Donble HARNESS, and a First-clase Four-wheel
'e HORSE HEPOSITORY.
Also for axle, Best English HAY and OATS
106 Hongkoue. 17th January, 1873. GERMAN SELTZER, IN STONE BOTTLES..
TIME
Thomas Dickson
field
Butterfield & Swire;
* Hongkong Olyphant & Commun
Hongkong Togel, Hagedorn & Co.... Longkong usaell & Do... Hongkong Russell & Co.... Hongkong Melahers & Co...
Rozario & Co..
Hongkong Russell & Co. Hongkong Remedios & Cou Hongkong P. & 0.9. N. 00. Hongkong P. & 0. S. N. C..........
.::Olyphant & Co......
Gilman & Co... Hongkong Siemeson & Co... Hongkong Holliday, Wise & Co..
for Sale.
NAYLE & Co., VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
QUEEN'S ROAD.
AND
STANLEY STREET,
HONGKONG.
CIVIL NAVAL, AND MILITARY
TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS,
GENERAL DRAPERS, DRESS MAKERS AND MILLINERS,
LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S OUTFITTERS,
HAY
TTAYE received direct from. Vionna a Choica.
Assortment of MOORSCHAUM PITOS and CIGAR HOLDERS, and a variety of |TOBACCO " JARS, CIGAR STANDS, and
other REQUISITES for Smokers..
Also,
AN INVOICE OF FANCY ARTICLES, including
PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS.
INK STANDS, THERMOMETERS. LADIES' COMPANIONS,
FRUIT BASKETS,
FANCY SOAPS, PERFUMERY, &c.
They are also offering the remainder of their Stook of WINTER DRESSES, at greatly re dersigned have just received a fresh duced prices, consisting of RIJ
supply,
of the country-At what ago Sergeant Ar-CARRIAGE, in good order. Apply at HAW- strong: I and answer that as soon as they OVERCHA&CKS IN COMMISSIONS, are ubjé to sick, (Laughter.). The witness The following hote in the Economist has an At all ages, my lord. His lordship: That is just what I afraid of; benya thay begin interesting hearing upon the decision recently all ages. Serjeant Armstrong: Oh, y given by Sir Edmund Horthy with reference to my lord, I know a part of the country where the commissions it she case of the Anate Grey the day a child is born the people bleed it is and the Hopewell, to which we recently alluded: the fost, and impart a glass of whieky.
Ourionsly ungh, the very paper, which re- ported the above decision of Vice Chancellor STEEPLE-A man in the Tyrol has selected a SUICIDY OF A BRIL RINGER ON A ORURGH Wickens, lessing a son from the contract remarkable place for the comasion of suicide, which he had made, contained a decision of His name was J. Turner, and as was saoristan Lard Selborne's, 1o which the strongest is of the village of Brixleg, as well as bellringer, were laid down as to the binding nuture of contracta, and the Vice-Chancellor was criticis an fy: objecting to the equity of stipulations which he parties bad freely agreed to. The ease-tier Stratton-ir Aved a dis- pute between a building scolety as mortgagee, and a certain mortgagor, the points of which
In performing the duties of this latter office he took apnial delight, and was wont to say that he would end bis days at the top of the steeple Abort, time einse the cure of the parish died who, like the aaoristan, had been thirty-seven years in office), and at his funeral Turner was
observed to be much affected, alluding to this are pet material, but cave occasion to the coincilence in their creamstances. Some eren. following remarks by Jupid Selborne:-
Jana with regret that his Lordship founding since the people were surprised at hot in the statement of bis-Honear's reasons the hearing the angeine tolled As namai, and in tila expression of an unfavourable opinion either of ring, on varing out to muss, were astonish
the conduct of building societies generally or of this particular building apciety in their dealings with their members obtaining advancea of money under their males, for watch he was un-.
ed and borrified to find their sacristan bauging from the cross at the summit of the steeple, whence the body was afterwards removed with great difficulty
ADY.Berkeley, Sept. 1869.-Grutlében,
'A. B. WATSON & Co.
Hongkong Dispensary, tl 2038 · Hongkong, 13th November, 1872.
HE TOURIST'S GUIDE-
REDUCED PRICE SI Containing the wines of all the Articles of Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture,
., ., with the Punti, and Madurin Pronen nation.
Alad a few copies of the GRAMMAR of, the Chinese Language, in tre Parts.
The Daily Press Office.
FOR SALE. TAINE Dessert CLARET..
Superior Pale Dry SHERRY. Fine OLD PORT.
Apply to
SANDER & Ca #f-909 Hoagkone, 29th May, 1872.
FOR SALE,
able to discover a foundation is anything of I fed it a duty I owe to you to express my gr which the Curt eorld jucies may take notice itade for the great bonefit I have derived by So this suit. His Honour, while himself desid taking Norton's Camunaite Pille, I applied ing that the soiety was entitled to charge thor to agent. Mr. tha Hace and commissions which were actually at your age be Bell, Berkeley foch, 150) 300 Barrels Extra Prime POLK,
sonable and ezcosive," and of such an
al
lored in taking the acconists, appeared to bave from which I suffered excruciating pain for a copalered that they might to have been satis-length of time, having tried nearly every re- fed with less; that desc claims very," aurex- gly prescribed, bat witbant deriving ang best at all. After taking two bottles of your pressive character" as to make it right on that vainable pills I was quite restored to my accouat, to ro te thoas casts of taking the aap state of health. Please give this publicity for edunt, to which so far as appeared, he would the benefit of those who may thus be afflicted. ockerwise bee bed the mortgagees entilled. um, Sir, yours truly, ITENEY ALIFASH With uofeigned respect for dis"Honour, bis
To the Proprietors of NORTON'S CAMOMILE Lordship was at loss to kee how a Court of PILLS."
[A2 1198 June 29 Equity could be justified in imposing upon any wortgagara the peaulty of a forfeiture of their costs, or in designating their conduct 26 uppressive, merely because they had insisted upon the performance of the contract between themselves and their mortgagor, and, und
COMMERCIAL INFELLIGENCE.
FEBRUARY 7TH, EYRNING,
New Patos, 3850) za $655, cash and credits
Es "Endeavour.".. Tiercea Prime Moss BEEF.
Also SHERRY, in Cases of 3 dozen,
Apply to
BULL, PURDON & Co tf 1974 Hongkong, 9th November, 1872.
FOR SALE.
A
MPAGNE
O VEUVE ULIOQUOT PONSARDIN
REIMS,
in Cuses of 1 doz. Quarle,
and, 2 doz. Pinta SANDER & Co.,
Sole Agents for China, Japan and Manila, # 2151 Hongkong, 15th Decembar, 1871. NOW READY
declined to waive Loy portion of the righteOld Parna, $637) to $645, dush and oredit; New to which they had been adjudged to be entitled.eaves, 805 to $810, cash and credit Old This, as in seed to him, was not equity but Benares. 5582 to 85874.cash and credit: Malwa, was rather the austmption of a marily while $530 to 8556, cash. Murket gasit for ail THO discretion.
Importa per steamer Hindistan, $15 cherte Matutis mutandis might not the same tag. Patna, and 305 chests Beuares. guage have been used in the case of the Earl of Aylesford? What basinzas are the Courts,
in the one case more than in the other, with the ON LONDON,
Anes and commissions which money-lendwa and building sodictiva ebarge to those who hure dealings wilt them? There is no compulsion on any one to deal with them, and all conceraed should be trusted to know their own business best. A caso of frand would, raise different ia- saes, but hers there is no qucation of fraud."
SUMMARIES OF HOME NEWS FROM THE LONDON DAILY PAPERS. (Daily Telegraph.). TOESDAY. 17th December, 1872. Mr. Love and Mr. Goaches received an in portant deputatiða from several eminent ecien- tille bodies, among thom the Geographical
EXCHANGE.
Bank Bille, on demand,
4/31
Bank Hills, ut 3 months sight, - Baal Bille, at 6 monthe' sight, 4/5 Oredita, at 6 mouths' night..... 4137 Documentary Bills,at6 months'
sight...
...4/53
Private, 5 months' sight......... ON BOMBAY Bank, 3 daya” sight 907 ON CALCUTTA, -Tauk,3 days'aight 297) ON. SHANGHAI.--
ON NEW YORK-
Bank, 3 days sight...... Bank, 15 dare sight Private, 30 days sight...
SHARES. Hongkong and Shanghai: Back Shares-69
per cent. promium.
Union loanranos Society of Canton, now shares
-$1,150 per sbaro premium. Chika Tudors Thearagos Company's Shares
$1,100 per share promina.
and Japan Marine Insurance T. per share premium. Chinese Insurance Company-$50 per share
pttraint
AND.
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT; By Dr. DEVAN, with many Additions, Correo tions, and Dr, WILLIAMS'Orthography.
PRICE: In Paper Wrappers ... ...$1.50 Neatly Bound.... Aunivur the Time.
52.00
J. AND TENNENT SALE and
•PORTER.
"DAVID CORSAR A SONY Merchant Navy
Nury Boiled
Long Flar Crown
KUANVAS.
ARNHULD, XARBERG & Co. tf 1834 Hongkong, 11th May, 18677
NOW READY.
IMPERIAL QUARTO.. ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY
WITH "HE "FUNTI AND MANDARIN.
· PRONUNOLATION.
An ANGLO-URINESE DICTIONARY, published at the Daily Preas Oce, Hongkong.
OR comprehensiveness and practical service this Work stands unrivalled. All toe now worde whiali the Chinese bave of late years been compelled to coin to express the numerous eb Hongkong Firs Insurance Company's Bharejects in machinery photography, telegraphy, and
$350 to $8524 per share premium. China Fire Insurance Company's Shares-$34 of foreign relations has imposed upon them, are
icty, the British Association, and the Anthropological Society-which came to pre.. sent a memorial arging Government to ad un expedition for further exploring the regione around the North Pale. Sir Henry Rawlinson waintained, in explaining the algeeta of the deperation, that the feasibility of ultimately discovering an Arctic passage was believed in by northern navigators, and that no doubt of success-was entertained by those for whrin he spuke if a properly organised and well-com- manded expedition vere sent ont. Two whilors would be sufficient for the purpose gand the beginning of zert May would be time enough for the shine to start. They would have to be provisioned for three years, and manned by 120 sailor grantel by the Admiralty, bactwo wwer And Winteis in the Arctic regions would suffice to carry out the objecte desired. Captain Sterard Catorn, -Sir' G: Back, Dr. Carpenter, and Dr. Hooker giso urged the grow of the deputation's reqaca; and after a long interview its pembera Look leave with the assurance from Me. Lowe that the mater share. would be wall canterad, and the Government would retain the best opinion it coull on the subject.
31ajor Palliser, of chilled shot renown, in to receive from her Majesty the honour of knight
Good.
At Hibatan Fark, the eest of Mr. Dent, M.P., while a party of que te were out shooting on Saturday, Mr. Dundas, uepher to the Earl of Zetlaud, washcidentally alot by a companion.
with the unhappy resalt that the sight of one eye is destruyed,
"per sbare premium. Tiotines Fire Insurance Company's
331 per share premium. Hongkong nad Whxpoa Dock Company's
Bhares-7 per cent, discount.. Hongkong, Banton and Macao Steamboat Co.'s
in science generally, which the rapid advance
bare given in extenso. Each and every word is Sharge-fally illustrated and explained, forming exer
cives for studente of a most instructive nature. Both the Court and Pant pronunciations are given, the accents being carefully marked on the best principle hitherto attained. The typo- graphy displays the success of an attempt to make the Chinese and English type correspond in the size of body, thereby affecting B TRET seonomy of apace, sohioving a clearness not previously attained, and dispensing with those vast margins and racunt spaces which bare
Bhares-32 per cent. premina. Shanghai Stensi Navigation Company-Tha.132
per shure premiu Hongkong Gas Compsey's Shares-$65 per
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-49 per
õent, discount. Hongkong Distillery Coipany-$20 per share
discount. Indo-Chinese Soyar Company870 per share
"discount" ilongkong Pier and Godown: Company-30
per share discount,› -
WOOL REPS AND SERGES, SATIN OLOTHS, POPLINS, LINDSEYS,.` BLACK AND FANOT SILKS And,
A QUANTITY OF FANCY WOOL GOODS, Comprising →
Jon or about 11th Feb.".
Qajok dispatabi
Quick dispatch.
Qajok dispatch,
„Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatch,
Quick dispatch.
Quink dispnteb.
Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatch.
Qajok dispatch.
On or about Stb just.
Quick dispatah. ¿To-day, at 5 PM
To-day, at noon.
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR SHANGHAI SF British Steamer
THE
ORAIGFORTE “
will be dempalobed as above at noon TO-DAY, thob instant
For Freight, apply to HTC HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.
24 224 Hongkong, 7th February, 1879.
FOR SHANGHAL..
TUB British Bleswer
ACANTHA ”. will be despatobed for the above port on or about the Sth instant.
Fer Fraight or Pausage, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. tf 217 Hongkong, 6th February, 1873.
STEAM FOR SHANGHAI,
THE British Steamer
"GLENROY,”".
Captain Watt, expected here on or about the 7th February, will base inmediate despatch for the atove port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
HAN GILMAN & Co.,
tė 195 Hongkong, let February, 1973.
STRAM TÓ SHANGHAL
P. & V. S. N. Co’a steamship
"SUNDA"
Agents.
will leave for the above place about 24 hours falter the arrival of the next English Mail.
A. MOÏVER.
Superintendent.
[181
P, & 0,8, N. On's China,
Hoagkong, tu January 1873,
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA THE P. & 0.8. N. Go's Steamship
દ
MALACCA,”
will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the next English Mnil.
A, MORE,
14-Saperintendent,j
E
P. & 0.8. N. 5's Ollies, b
Hongkong, 80th January, 1875.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
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OPERA CLOAKS,. :
·LADIES' ALEXANDRA JACKETS, WOOL SCARVES AND PELERINES, LADIES WOOL SKIRTS;
&o.
8 AYLE & 00.. V-10TORIA EXCHANGE,
QUEEN'S ROAD
AND
STANLEY STREET,
HONGKONG.
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, Corner of Nankin and Stichuca Road, SHANGFAI
60 Hoagkong, 9th January, 1873.
NOW READY,
DOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE RE-
PORT for the year 1872. Prios $10.
Apply at the Daily Press Cle. Hongkong, 1st February, 1879.
THE Undersigned have been appointed So's
Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and Ohina by Mesara, J. & R. Tex- nent, Glasgow, and Mesire David Corsar & Soun Arbroati
G
KARNHOLI, KARRERG & U......... tf 419 Hongkong, January, 1867.
DOE GE GLASS E
DISPENSING CHEMIST, THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY, PEDDER'S WHARF, HONG KONG.
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS, TOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN. SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS
SUPPLIED AND REFITTED,
above Wharf, can leave orders at the Store of NB-Captains of Ships not landing at
„Mesura - Bros DBSAR & ANTHONY (opposite the} landing stage of the Canton and Maono Steamer), when they will receive G. G.ʻkim- mediate attention.
tf 44 Hongkong, 5th January, 1872.
H
FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL. 18 Company'a Steamship
Ta
"SARPEDON”
will be despatched on or about 11th February. Insurance risks accepted on behalf of the Com- pany as under
On Tea 32/6 all risk&, 23f. *4.F. P. A.
do Bilk 19%, Cargo taken at throngh rates for New York and Mediterranean Ports. Apply to
Intimations.
FOOO HOW-
DOCK.
BIVER MIN.!
TEE above granite floored DOCK, of the
Tfollowing Dimension, ring of 100 feet, Breadth at Bollom, 40 foel, is capable of receiving. Vossels drawing 13 to 16 fest, en the state of the Tides will allow, The Dock runs dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steamn, hoahove promises comprise a large Machines Shop, containing u
WHITWORTH'S 12-INCH SCREW Ourning
GAP LATHS.. DRALLING AND HOREWING MACHINES, A LABGE SMITHT, So..., ko... Large Godowns are on the premises-for- STOWAGE OF CARGO, &o, &e: A large Stock of Woods, Metal, de,, &c. clways on hind..
The Dock Steam Tag Woong is available at all times to tow vessels to or from Sea, at cur rent ratca, on application to
JOHN FORSTER & Co.,
Agents. The list of Obarges for remotalling, or duck- ing reads for examination, paintingiram-ships, &., &o, can be obtained on application....
I
Post-Office Notifications.
A mati wall clear.
For Bhanghal-Per Craigforth, at 11:30 AM. today, the 9th instant,
For Mauila-Per Swiftsure, at 3 r.m. Lo-day;" the 8th instant.
tarsi
Per Blythwords, ut 4,30
to-day, the 8th instant.
For Suntow-Per Norma, to-day, the 8ch inɛlaut, ut 5 P.3.
For Shanghai.-Per Acântia, to-day, the 8th iustant, at 5 F..
For Manila-Per Salvadora, on Tacnday, the 18th, instant, at :0 1.31,
NAILS BY THE UNITED STATES":
PACKET" The United States Mail Packet" ALASKA". will be dispatched on WEDNESDAY, the 12th. l'ebruary, at 8 z., with the Mails
For Yokohama, San Francisco, the United States' and the United Kingdom.
The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letters, Books, Newspapers, 40, until 2.80 p.m.
Lettera oan be posted on board the Packot from 290 to 2,50-x, on payment of a... Late Fee of 12 cents in addition to the Postago. The Propayment of the Postage to all tho wema wanane above places by this route is compulsory. BOARD and LODGIN for one or two Correspondence insufficiently prepaid will be
Gentlemen, or board ulone, with a private forwarded by the English Packets, family Apply at No. 40. Hollywood Road,
tf-145 Hongkong, 18th November, 1872.
HOTEL D'EUROPE Nos. 2, 4, 6, and 8, Hollywood Road, Hongliang.
FIRST RATE ACCOMMODATION FOR
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, EXCELLENT TABLE D'HOTE
WINES & LIQUEURS OF SUPERIOR
QUALITIES.
The Cuisine is under the able managem of Monaisar EMILE BELLON, lately Cook to the
• Grand Hotel de Paris," and formerly to the employ of the Marquis de La Rochebocanit, of the Princess Swaroff of Burais, and at the Batting Betul libmente of Monaco and Vioby. Orders for Breakfasts, Luncheons, Dingere, Ball Sappers, Planics, and for every description of Pastry and Cakra, executed with cars and xt moderate rates, -
E. ESTARICO & Co.,.
Proprietors.
Correspondence addressed to Yokohama and the United States must be superscribed por ALASKA, and that addressed to the United Francisco." Kingdom must be supersribed "vá San
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postingster General, General Post Office,
Hongkong, 25th January, 1873.
MAILS BY THE "FRENCH JACKET: The French Mail Packet" PEL-HO” will be dispatched on THURSDAY, the 13th February, at noon, with the Mails
To and through the United Kingdom via farkettles; to France and ester Continental States (in a closed and to France), to Eaigon, Singapore, Galle, Calontta, Bombay, Madras, Aden, Seychelles, Reunion and Mauritine, Suez and Alexandria.
The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letters, Newspapers, Books, &c., until 13. on the 13th Febrnary, after which
3m 2074 Hongkong, 25th November, 1872.no Letters can be received. I coussigné informe Messieurs les Capt. aines de navires de Commerce. Franguis qu'il leur est strictement interdit d'embarques, des matelots étrangers provenant de Boarding Houses mures que vefiós afficheés à la Chumeel lorie da ce Coxieulat..
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted until 5 F., on the 12th February.
Jetten for Registration will be received until 10A.M. on the 13th February.
Le Gèraut du Consulat de France,
CH. L. DE LA FOREST. 1886 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872.
HONGKONG,
No. 10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.
-JO. KRUSE,
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General, General Post Office,
Hongkong, 20th January, 1873.
The Post Office of Victoria (Australia) baring given notion to the General Post Office in Los don that articles Jewellery received in that Colony are chargeable with Customo Dation, the andersigned considers it necessary to wake
state that any letters or packets coatsiping sach articles sent through the Foss are liable, with their contents, to be forfeited,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General,
WHOLESALEOANE RETAIL this Regulation known to the Publis, and to
TOBACCONIST, WATCHMAKER, AND
JEWELLEŃ,
AND DEALER IN FANOT ARTICLES, JOYCE'S SPORTING AMMUNITION, Established 1820,
NEE attention of Sportsman is invited to
Towing Ammnuition, of the bost quality, now in general ues throughout England, Itin
And the Colonies.
THEBLE WATERPROOF CENTRAL FIRE TELCUSSION 'OATS. Obemtjoally prepared. Cloth and Fett Gun Wadding, JOYCE'S OLE-TIGHT CARTRIDGES,
For Pin fire and Central-Bro Breech-lending Sane. Wire Cartridges for killing Game at long distances. AND EVERY DESCRIPTION OF SPORTING AMMUNITION.
Sold by all Germakers and Deals in Gunpairder FREDERICK JOYCE & CO.,
Patontoes and Manufacturers, 57, UPPER Taamns Steers, London. ALS06E1
(21 Aug.
BUTTERFIELD COWIDE A NEW HAT FOR HOT CLRIATES.
Agents.LLWO0D'Also their [183 Hongkong, 30th January, 1873,
FOR LONDON. 41 British Barque
THE
"FARWICH,” Thowie Dickson-Muster, will load here at Whampoa for the above part, and baring the greater portion of her eatgo engaged, will have quick despatch.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
VOGEL, HÄGELORN & Co. tf 166 Hongkong, 27th January, 1873.
FOR HAMBURG (Direct) THE A1 British Ship
TH
"NTASSA,"
Garrison, Master; 780 tons Register, will loud bere and ab. Whampoo, and meet with quiok despatch.
For Freight,apply.to
·MELCHERS & Co. tf 189 Hongkong. 25th January, 1873. SPOR SAN FRANCISQO, 41 British bip
THE
above.
" ALHAMBRA,”-
Cuptain Nelson, will have early despatob as
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. tf 163 Hongkong, 25th January, 1873,
FOR PORTLAND (ORECON), HEA 1 Ship
"CANADIENNE,” Equin, Master, having the greater portins of the Puaseuge and Cargo engaged, will meet with early despatel as above,
IN OHAMBER HEIMETS,—
BLIWOOD & SONS beg to dreont publie attention.
of the CHAMBRE("RINCIPLE, Combined with grosser capabilities of adapting itself to the form of the base than a hitherto in use, being at the came time heat in appearance an
and very light in weight,
TELLWOOD & SONS als Sale Manufacturera
General Fust-Office,
Hongkong, 2nd January, 1873.
that on rnd after the lat August next, the It is hereby rotified for general information
Commission chargeable on. Money Orders leaned upon the United Kingdom at Hongkong. Shanghai, and Yokohama will be us follows,
viz.:-
+
On suma not exceeding £2.18 cents. Above £2 and not exceeding £5...30 Above £5 and not exceeding £7...54 Above 7 and not exceeding £10..79
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General General Post Office,
Hongkong, 15th July, 1870.
It fa hereby natifled for general information thut banceforward the Postage on Letture ade dreased to Knasis, when marked to be forward- ed vik Southampton, will be reduced to 40 cents per half-ounce,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster-General,
}
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 18th September, 1579.
It is hereby notified for general information
of the INDIE REGULATION CORE HABETs, free that, the Postage (which must be puid in 'all- from deloterous India Rather, Manufactory(Whole-vanced) upon letters addressed to Frince Ed- sale - only), 24, Great. ChanzQ1TH STREET, Black-
ward Islxad, will henceforward' be as followe FAAR, SK, Humple Rooms-98, GRABOVICE STREST, E.O., Londoni
[x3878 · Not. 16 Tix.
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE FROM
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK,
PACIFIC MAIL S. $. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANIES,
When forwarded via
Brindisi
When forwarded við.
42 cents each half-oqunke.
Marucillus 35 cents each half-ounce, When forwarded vik
Southampton 2 cents each halt-ounce,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General
General Post-Office.
Hongkong, 28th July, 1870.
It is hereby notified that arrangements hara been completed under which correspondeare from Hongkong may be forwarded to Nagnenki vià Shanghai, and to Hiego via Yokobama, by United States Mail Fackets, and that Lettere for Hongkong and places beyond Hongkong. may be forwarded from Nagasaki and Hiogo by means of the United States Peokate viê Shanghai and Yokohama respectively.
(THE S. 8. “ ALASKA” will leave Hongkong for Bax Francisco, via Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY; the 12th February, at So'clock FM taking Passengers, Mails and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of Lading are issued for transportation to. Toko bama and other. Japan Ports, to San Francisco. The rates of postage chargeable on sneb cor- to principal points in the United States, Cans respondence is four cents for each half-ounce da, und Europe, via Overland Bailroad; and on Letters, two cents on each Newspaper, aud connecting Lines of Steamers, and to porta in two cents on ench two ounces of Books and Mexico and Central and South America. Packets of Samples of Merchandize, in addition A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang- to the Bates specified in the Table of Raics of bai about same date, via the Inland. Bea Forts, and make elose connection at Yokebums.
The "ALASKA” will be due at San Fran cisco about March 20th, whence daily Fassenger traina and daily Freight trains are run Cover lha Central and Union Pacifió Railroad Lines for New York, and for all the principal sitica in the interior and upon the AtlanticSen board.
. ' . .
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Postage at present in force. * RUSSELL & Co.
tf 151 Hongkong, 23rd January, 1873.
•FOR NEW YORK:
THE I American Barque
“ADELIA CARLETON," baving the greater portion of her cargo engaged, mout with quick despatch. will kod at this and Whampoa as above, nod
ONGKONG PHOTOGRAPHIC T
ROOMS,2,A CORNER OF WINDHAM AND WELLINGTON
- SIEBETS, The Premises lately Oorupied by
Mr. W. P. Floyd OOPIES TAKEN FROM PROTOGRAPHS AND PAGUERREOTYPES, ENLARGED ON DIMINISHED TO ANY-BIKE BZQUIRED.
· PHOTOGRAPHS TRANSFERRED TO PORCELAIN AND EBONY, And Coloured, VIEWS FOR SALE,
B. RIISFELDT. ef 1843 Hongkong. With July, 1372
A MIÐLAR & GO,,M HOUSE, SHIP AND STEAMBOAT PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS. No. 1, Queen's Road East and Nullah Lane, Opposite H.M. Naval Dock Yard,
+1 987. Hongkong. Tet Marsh 1871;
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. 125 Hongkong, 20th January, 1879.
FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY, HE AI British Clipper Barque
EUROPE,**
of 336 tons Register, Ergenfeld, Master, will baro early despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. tf 73 Hongkong, 11th January, 1873.
FOR MANILA." THE Spanish Barque
MARIA Y VICENTA.” Captain Sta Coloma, will have immediate patch for the above Port,
For Freight or Pasengy, apply to
110 Hongkong, 17th January, 1878. FOR PORTLAND (OREGON). 18 American Barque-
THE
* Palace Sleeping Cars are run through on these traing, making Drawing Room Cara by day, and Sleeping Cars by night: and are of the latest and best American pattern, being unexcelled for somfort and convenience..
At New York, Passengers have selection of rarione linca of Steamers to England, France and Germany.s
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Fost Office,
Hongkong, 10th January, 1871.
It is hereby notified, that henceforward the Postage on Letters addressed to Batavis, when forwarded by French Packet, will be 18 cente for each half once, pre-payment compulsory.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Pestraster-Generat.
General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 8th December, 1872.
It is hereby notiñed that the rates of postage chargeable henceforth on Letters addressed to
the United Kingdom, and to plaéra beyond the Favorable arrangements have been made for United Kingdom, when forwarded by French Tiroh from Calentre and Freight to America Packet, will be the same as these chargeable on
Penang and Singapore, and Letters forwarded by British Packet vis Brìn- from Swalow, Amoy and Fooehow.
dist Ratura Passage Tickets leaned at a reduction of 20%, on regular rates,
No Freight received after noon of the 11th February. Parcel Packages received until's PM. same day: all Packages should be marked to des address in full ; value of same is required.
For farther information as to. Passage or Freight, apply at the
at the Agency of the Company, Praya World Y
beretofore characterized Chinese publications.
To illustrate the rast scope of the work, the following facts are submitted far consideration. Ubalaars Yocabularly contains about 16,000 Chinesa charwoters, and Medhurst's English and Obinete Dictionary about 100,000, whilst this work ponision more than 50,000 English words, and upwards of 600,000 Chineas charac- ters. Again, despite all the grammars: sad other elementary works as yet published, the Winchester Repeating Arms and Ammunition, Vermicelli, 20 has, at $7.80, by Tai-foong-student of this difficult language absolutely re- Du Pont's Blasting and Sporting Powder, Lake
quires examples to display the various appli-
Safety Fuse.
"GARIBALDI," Capt. Noyes, will have carly dearatch. For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & Co.
FUN SKINKER, SAN FRANCISCO,142 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1873.
CALIFORNIA,
SALEB ON FEBRUARY 7TH, 1875- 4 reported by Chinese..
Successor to RODMUND GIEBONE & CO.,
"Bole Agents for:
at a meeting of the Osimittee which has shus to travelling trader. taken in hand the tusk of inatteting Ro
Bad Peas, 100 picule, at $2.00, by Tai-foong cations and equivalents of different wards which Superior and Pacião Fuse Company's Eagle
have one general myaning Of these example
many as any other Dictionary hitherto pab-
Bed Dales, 50 bags, at Tle 28.5.0, by Win this work contains more than five times as see about to travelling trader
T. A. HARRIS,
Ageni Hongkong; January 15th, 1878.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES. MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.
STEAM FOR :
F. W. MITCHELL
Festmuster General, General Post Office,
Hongkong, 29th April, 1672.
It is bereby notified for general information, that the Postage on Letters addressed to Nor way, when forwarded via Southampton, beniceforward be 36 cents for cash Valf ounce, which may either be paid in advance, or it may be left to be collected on delivery of the Letters. Unpaid Letters will be subject to an additional charge on delivery.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General,
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 23rd August, 1370.
HUSEN ORMANT WORKS, SAIGON SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, FOINT Bished in Government fasette No. S of the th
(GERMANT.) SOLE AGENT FOR QHÍNÁ AND
JAPAN,
F. PEIL.
E. R. HANDLEY;
H
OUSE
Dy 434 April 5. | £21671 Hongkong, Shanghai, Cologne (Germany.! 炭煤 說
KWONG-KIE COAL SHOP.
White Waz, 100 cars, at $16.50, by Toe-tolished. look to travelling trader.
Lavrican Flour, 50lbs, 30 bags, at $1.46, by the work is no complate, that refuren been established since 1867, at 29, Endicott'a For practical purposes the arrangement of THE Proprietor of KWONG-FEE Shop begs to inform the Public that his Shop has Tee-thons to travelling trailer.
to tie pages enables a person who unders to foreign merebant
While Alum, 380 piculs, at $1.85, by Wo-fat stand English to communicate effechaly Jane and that he has always a grans quantity with natives who understand nothing but Chi-of BEST COAL in store for Sale. Gentlemen winelo Cauton merchant.
Gumuoge, 2 ouse, at $65.00, by Oban-chong-nose. In this respect the work will be found or Ship-masters, wiebing to patronise bin, are
indispensable to all Europeana residing in requested to apply at his Shop.
pital Sanday" fur the metropolie, the Lord shan to traveling trader. Mayor onced that the Archbishop · of Canterbury, baving been consulted on the subject of obtaining a greater amount of cleri- cal co-operation, with the movement, had declared bis entire sympathy, and had suggest. iam appeal to other dignitaries of the Church. so that the cpllection might be simnltunguus and general at the same time, be expressed aa opinion that the great Nonconformist body should be invited to aid, and should be repre- seated on the Committee; and a resolution to) that effect was adopted.
December session of the Destrul Orimizul Court opened with a light calendar, containing nurave of poly forty-four prisoners, of whou, though two are aceased of manslaughter, noge slaand charged with wilful morder,” Th Deputy.Itecorder remarked the fast with con- gratulation, sud dwelt at some length on one of the caste of manslaughter, in which an officer of the Straal Uiba Workhouse had boen found guilty by a coroner'e jury of gross
the
While Bagor, 500 bage, at $4.85, by Chun China, and to the natives themselves, it ex- Iy 1385 Hongkong, 30th July, 1572
炭煤記
plains subjects fully with which very few in-
chong-wing to Jupan merebant.
Red Dutes, 100 big, at $336, by Kin-tre-deed of them are perfectly atquainted. To loong to travelling trader.
parties resident in England and interested in
WING-KEE COAL SHOP,
AND EHIP PLUMBER. COPPER SMITH BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER, 39 and 40, Praye West, Next to the P. & 0. Coal Stores, t/13811 - HONGKONG..
(Sept. 15
MANILA
FRENCH HOTEL;
· BINONDO, No. 37. THIS Hotel bas been thoroughly renovated. and ja nur open for families and gentle men deniring first class accommodation.
A fine Billiard Table la connected with the
White Pass, 500 piculs, at $2.00, by Kín-tyr- | Ubina it cannot but be invaluable occasionally. [ /[THLE Proprietor of WING-EZE Shop begs to Joong to local trader.
It comprises upwarde of two thousand large L. inform the Public that hie Shop has been House, and the best of Wines and Liquora will queste pages.
setablished singa 1855, st. Radicot': Jane, and be kept constantly su band, that he his plways a great quantity of Best COAL in store for Sale, Gentlemen or Ship
Milled Rice, 5,400 pisala, at $169, by Xin
tioung to local trader.
White War, 1 piece, at 383.50, by Kwong- wing-shun to local trader.
Fungus, 10 bags, at $51.00, by. Wing-thing- has to local trader.
TRUBNER & Co...... 60, PATERNOSTER KOW; W. IL RELI "DAILY PREsi" Oyr:as, HOSGRUNO,
All Languages spoken.
- Propríster,
Manila, February 10th, 1872.
EDWARD VERRIL,
Maxayer
[343
masstara wishing to patronise him, are requested LALA ARI, to apply at hie Shop.
ly 750 Hongkong 24th April, 1872
DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES;
PONDICHERT, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND BOMBAI,
ON
With reference to the Post Office Notification dated the 3rd February, 1865, which was path.
February, page 78, it is hereby notified that paid Correspondence for China and Japan cou
eyed from Australia and New Zealand to Point de Galle-by British Proket, und from thence by French Packet, will henceforward lə delivered free of charge.
N THURSDAY, the 13th February, 1873, Further, that es ander the new arrangemout at noon, the Company's 6. 8. "PEL of the China and Australia Mail Services the HO" Commandant RIGODIT, with MALES, Haile for the Australian Colonies forwarded PARSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will from Bongkang by Britial Packet now reach leave this Port for the above places.
Point de Galle after the departare of the Mail Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lion- | Packets for Australia, Boils for Australia and dou a well we for Marseilles, and accepted in New Zealand will be made up and forwarded to) transit through Marseilles for the principal Point de Calle by the French Mail Packets places of Europe.
whenever advantage will be gained by so doing The Rates of Postage, which must be paid in advance on such Correspondence, whether for warded by British or French Facket will be
24 ccats each half ounce for lettere,
2 cents for each Newspaper cr Price Currenka B cents for each four ounces of Book
Packets, or Pankets of Fatterne. Registration Fee. 12 cears ench Letter. E. W. MITCHELL,
Podmuster General
Hongkong 10tk Jona, 1872. -
Shipping orders will be granted tillaoqu, and. Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.,, Specic and Parcels until 3 o'clock r. on the 12th February, 1873: (Paroelaare not to be sent on board; they must be loft at the Agency's Office.) Contents and value of Packages are required.
For further particulars, apply at this Com- pany's Office.
G. BERTRAND,
Principal agent, { General Post Office, Hongkong, 3th January, 1873.