cabjoot taken by Mr. Dieself. He betinres money. Directly opposito the shop is a place tint the rule would lose thee force if England along sabmitted thou to the Powers. The Governmente opinion was unchanged; and he aasored the House, that the inser had not and ̈would not be replentèl·
CELEBRATION OF LATEROR WILLIAM S BIRTHDAY IN BERLIN.
BERLIN, Marob 23rd." Today is a holiday in Breiniting the aupivovary of the birth of Emperor Willium. Tags are dying from the public and private bailiers, and the city is to be illuminated to night. The Eupero la senty-six years old today.
ENGLISH REPUBLICANS IN BENTitta..
LONDON, March 30th.
fabadited by a number of the Habarajah'e people, some of whom came and stood in the gateway, looking on bat made no offer to nemet until the gang und finished and gone off, when they gave abuse, hut without making any artests The occurrence was reported l onds to the polics, and at four o'clock this morning Captain, Danlop, with a party of police, went in secol of the robbers The Maleys assert that the gang separated, and ozoh purty went off in different direc oor Captain Daplop discovered fan
BSTINATION:
Do LONDON einSUEZ CANAL NEW YORK Do
SAN FRANCISCO:
unbrella spparently dropped by the thieves, and following the course ho bad tuken, Do. came to a house in Ontram Road, where he BANGKOK.. found a large quantity of articles, evidently KANILA.
talen property, clothes, hundles of property
Do
The Republican Conference at Sheffield, at night, sed resolutions in furor of a Benabli.pparently from pawnshops, rose tray, TOKUHAMARKAD can form of Government for England,. eventyr eighty dollars in silver and copper, SHANGHAI AND HANKOV
looking glasses, pocket knives, and sucis SHANGHAI... variety of things is to lead to the suspicion
NOYES, THE BANK FORGEN, UNDvadora
EXAMINATION.
LONDON, March 28th.
Do
Do.
that the place was 6 regular receiving house for SWATOW, ANUT & FOOD An exumination took place-to-day in the caso stolen goods. The inmates were arrested. of Noyes, implicated in the recent Bank of About half-pant taree o'clock, also, a corporal Dugland forgerics, which the prisonor was re-sad six polios peona going rounde, in annded, in order to admit of the production of River Valley Road, arrested a number further evidence."
A LIVELY DEBATE ON MAKING PRINCE
NAZOLSONA CITIZEN.
PARIS, March 29th,
of Chinees who were about to make their way towards Campong Saigon, who had in their possession gold bair pins and other jewellery & number of other Ohinese were
The Const Martial sitting at Vorsallier, has arrested, on stapicion, near the Bonteo Pentence, Felix Piab, ex-Communist, to death
Coopany's premises, but it is not known what erideree may be addased against them. The
For Sale.
THE DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, MAY 7ew 1879.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
VISHELT NAF- CATTAIN
FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO
TO BE DISPATCHED.
Diomed (alrz Ulyesen (BEC);
JDULY...
new. Hanistra.
Ferdinand Brumm.
ypbroues (str.)...
(str.)...
Sail Step J. Jaques
Falvador
(Volga (ur.)...+2. Tebihatchoff (str.) „ Sheftesbury (str.).
Irasunddy (str.)
KwanTung (str.).
City of Exeter (str.) F. Bovey. Delta (str.)
HOMPSON & HIND
In the Assembly to-day, there was a sharp property, disanvered by Captain Dunlop is st to call attention to their extensive AS
the Police offee, awaiting recognition. Many.
Butterfeld & Swire... Butterfold & Swire. Hongkong Vogel, Hagedorn & Co..... Hongkong Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.... Hongkong 'Russell & Co. Hongkong Vogel, Hagedorn & Co... Hongkong Jardine Matheson & Co. Bussell & Co... Hongkong Tack-moo & Co. Hongkong Benedios & Co. Hongkong Brandão & Co...
Lengkong Mengories Maritimes
W. Pustan & Co.. Wm. Pustan & Co. Masazerice Maritimes
Hongkong Dinglas Lapraik & Co... Hongkong Siemssen & Co...m Hongkong (P. & 0.8, N/On
For Sale.. AYDE & Co.
SORTMENT of NEW GOODS," Just HAVE fast opened the undermentioned
of the articles and bundles are worked in Chi.Teceived ex French Mail, consisting of nese characters, and is probable the writing way afford soute elus by which it may be traced.
SUIPPING REPO
REPORTS.
"
(Continued from the Iel Prige,)
debate over Prince Napoleon's petition; pray ing for the resturation of his rights as n citizen, and nonstrating againat kis expulsion from Franco, M. Dante, on the part of the Go vernment, refutes to accept the special com. mittee's report on the subject, which was non-. aervative a character, and which, by applies- tip, censured the Government Depruar, on behalf of the Committer, repudiated any intoa tion of sensoring the Government, and defend ed the report. Dufouse, to remove all don as to the opinion of the Chamber, then sxb-to anival. mitted the set of the Bonaparte family, and invved the simple order of today, which, after donged debate, was lupted by a vote of
347 to 39.
The Siness bark Luere reports left Bang kok on 26th March, had light rs and esime down the Gulf, and light Southerly winds till the last thres days, when got freeb N.D. winds
Saigon on April 3rd, and Ope St. James on The French bark Esperanes reporta left the 4th, had very ligas S.. winds, and so casiound squalls till the 2nd instant, when got very strong N.E, nog soon to, arrivil."
kok on April 6th, and moderate winds in the The Sincess brig Starlight reports left Fang. Gal, nad light aira from the Southward wad Westward till within the last few days, whẹn.j got freeli N.N.E. winds to arrival.
THE TIMES ON STAIN AND AMERICA
LONDON, March 24th- The Times this morning editorially commente en the Spanish Assembly yesterday in the pass ing of the bill for the immediate abulition.cf slavery in Porto. Ris. and intimates that i stasilar policy toward Cabe would be acceptable 1 the United States. The Times refers at length to the protracted straggle on the Island of Cuba, and the attitude of the United Braley toward at Island, which it urticipates will urentually lead to a disruption and var between Spain and America. FREMONT SEATENED TO FIVE YEARS UPEI SONMENT AND 2,030 FRANCS FINE,
HAEN, March 97ch. The final decision in the Transcontinentul Railroad use, in which Mair-General John 0. Fresion, U. S. Army, and otliera ra charged with the lasue of cartsin frauitulent i bonds of the El Paso and Kansas Pasifie lately taken before the wayor on a charge of
An Irish policeman in Providence (U.S.), Railroad Company, was rendered to-day having slept on his post, and failing to catia. Fremont was sentenced in his absence to Sreguish the city latupa at daylight. The polios years' imprisonment, and to pay a fine of 3,900 france.
ARRIVAL OF THE HISTORIAN.”. Through the courtesy of Captain Tutton, of the above steamer, we are in posesion of a cony of the forti News of Moh 28th, which was brought on to Sineupore by the steamer Iraunddy, the news thus anticqkting that by the expected French bail. We compile the following stary from the abova peper
GENERAL.
A well-elastud Stock of Whits and Colored Ground Printed
CAMBRICS and PICQUES, suitable for Ladies Morning Costumes and Wrappers.
WHITE CAMBRIOS, JACONETS. MUS. LINETS, and BRILLIANTES.
LAWNS, GRASS-CLOTHS, med. HOL LANDS.
ALSO,
A Choice Lot of TAAK, CLUNY, MALA TESE, VALENCIENNES, and other LAOES. LACE, MUSLIN and LENO OURTAINS, SHORT BLINDS, and TOILET MUSLINS. MOSQUITO NETS ANTIMAGASSÁRA,
TANGY GRENADINES, MUSLINS, and LUSTRES, for Morning and Evening Wear.
ALPADAS, MOHAIRS, and other MA
The American bark Conguest reports left Nowcastle, NS. W on March 13th; onmeTERIALS in the newest tinta. Weat of New Caledonia; had South-East winds CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING, MUS- ou leaving till entering the 9. E trades, which continued to the Eqiatur, crossed on the 5th and LACE SETS, TIES, HOWS, COL April, is long, 160,; from thence had light LARETTES. LACE HANDKERCHIEFS, thence strong N.B. vids across the China N.E. trailes to the Cost of Lagon: From SUNSHADES, and PARASOLS Sea.
na admitted the barge, but said that ke world make mucada to the sity for the coat of the extra ras by thereafter extinguiebing the lampa earlier to make up for it.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,
MAY 6TH, EVENING.
New Patan. $5974 to 86004, quiet; Old Pat na. 3545 to $650, quiet; Now Benares, $550 to $555, ghiet; Old Benares, $350 to R555, quirt; Mal, $590 to $600; in good demand, f quality drug wanted. Importa per steam or Historian, from Calcutta, 785 chests Patna to Bouares.
A Selection of ELEGANT SPANISH COMBS and MIL
LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and LINERY, in the Latest Navóltice..
SHOES.
93. QUREN'S ROAD CENTRAL. 440 Hongkong, 18th March, 1873,
FOR SALE.
MINH Dessert CLARET.
Superior Pule Dry SHERRY. Fine OLD PORT.
Apply to
SANDER & Co.
if 999 Hongkos r. 29th May, 1872.
Also a few coptes of the GRAMMAR of the Goinese Lantgnüge, in two Provis
The Daily Press Office. *...
PORTER AND ETENÑONT'S ALE and
GOODS
TAILORING DEPARTMENT. "SCOTCH, TWEEDS and ANGOLAS, for Suits.
FANCY CLOTHS forLight OVERCOATS.
COATINGS for Spring Wear FLANNELS, DRILLS and DUCKS, for
Snise.
QUILTINGS for VESTS. BEDFORD CORD and KERSEYMERE for Riding TROUSERS.
OUTFITTING.
COLLARS and SCARVES of the newest styles,
REGATTA and OXFORD SHIRTS,
On or about 14th inet, On or about 28th inst. .......Quick dispatch. Quickdianateb.
Quick dispatola, Quick dispatch..
On 10th inst., at noon.
Quick dispatch; ·
Quick dispatch,
Quick dispatch.
Juiole dispatch.
Quick dispatch..
Quick discntoh.
Qatok dispatch.
Quick dispatch
To-morrow, at 11 A. To-dug, at 4 FX. Quick dispatch.
Vessels on the Berth, FOR SWATOW, AMOT, AND FOOCHOW. THE Stormship
"EWANG RUNG H Captain Pitman, will leave for the above ports TOMORROW, the 8th instant at 11 .. For Freight or Promige, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK ̈ & Co. 3d 705 Hongkong, Gib May, 1873.-
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. Steamer TABLE
"CYPHRENES " will leave or SATURDAY, the 10th inat, nt ucon, instead of the time previously notided. superior Brst-class accouimodation.
She carries a Doctorand Stowardeen, and has
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., East Point, dunty, S. 8. Oyphrenics,"
Horkour, 6th May, 1873
150.706 -QURAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON vio SUEZ CANAL.
The Latest Shapes in FELT, STRAW, PATH Company's Steamship. NAMA, and PITH HATS.
HOSTERY, UNDERSHIRTS, &." BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS. PORTMANTEAUS and BAGS.
LINEN DEPARTMENT. A Large Assortment of DAMASK CLOTHS,
NAPKINS to atoh, DOYLIES
8/4 DAMASK for TABLE CLOTHS. TANEN and COTTON SITEETINGS in all
widths.
DAMASK, HUCKAB&OK, and TURKISH
TOWELS.
FURNISHING.
LACE CURTAINS. ANTIMAQASSARS,
WHITE, PINK, and GREEN MOSQUITO
NEES
BED QUILTS.
PRINTED, EMBROIDERED, and VEL
** BIOMED** will be despatched on or about the 14th instant. Insurance risks accepted on behalf of the Com pany as under :--
On Teu 82/6, all risks, 23% F.P.A.
Sk 19.
do, Cargo taken nt through rates for New York and Mediterranona Poris Apply to
BUTTERFIELD & WIRE,
Agents.
14d 686 Hongkong, 1st May, 1873
FOR SHANGHAI AND HANKOW. HE-Russian Steamer
THE
De Witt, Master, expected here from Singapore TOBIJATUHOTE,”
on or aunt than 9th Instant,, wil have quick desapatoh au above. 19
For Freight or Passage, apply to
Wx. POSTAU & Co.,
if 695 Flongkung, 3rd May, 1873,
NOTICE.
Agents.
PAGNIE DES MESSÄGERIES
WARITIMES..min PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS...
THE Company's Steamship
"YOLGA," Captain Flambeau, will be dispatched-for
YOKOHAMA,
D
IRON BEUSTEADS, CHILDREN'SCOTS, shortly after the arrival of the next French and SPRING MATTRESSES of various sizes.Mail.
BRASS and MAHOGANY OURTAIN
C. BERTRAND,
Principai Agent POLES and FITTINGS.
656 Hongkong, 3rd May, 1873.
NOTICE.
The Ministerial macbicery is again in fat
HE TOURIST GUIDE works, as before, the unnecessary and impeding Iriatz when having been diminated The
REDCOED PRICE $1.A Premier la unde a Mansion House speech, the
Containing the names of all the Article of Lord Mayor having hospitly invited all the ulto states-The 4th Opinas sale of this your R., &o., with tw Puuti, and alandarin Tron-VET PILE TABLE COVERA
Messrs. Apour'a Caletta circular of the 18th Trado, objesté, of Nutura! History, Furniture, uther majors in the kingdom to meet the Min. was held on the Srd instant, when 2.125 cheats, istors, but there nothing very remarkable in Patun and 1.375 ehest Beauva ware gold Mr. Gladstone's atterances. that if he had to deal with Corporation Reform1,340, lowest Rs. 1,321, average Ra, 1,330.18:44: Hantinuto the following rates:-Patna sold highest R. be should try to meet cavia wishes no far as he Bearies sold highest Rs. 1,2-6, lowest Rs. 1,200 could. We have had a fall," he said, "and verage Re. 1,901.181. The resul shows & we bave had recovery, and we are un decline up the averages-of-lust walo of Ruper ashined either of the Gre or the other." The 31.10.11 per chest for Patua, and a 204 Chancellor of the Exchequer referred, with for Benares After the sale the priocs began. some humour, to the supposed woribund con- to droop, Patna once touched 1,550, Boass dition of the Epun of me, and hoped; 1,150, at the market rallied again; there has that its days would not be cut short by the list been considerable Actuitions since, and a of a gentleman to when it had offered & quantity has changed bands; we quote to-day, position which he had not dared to take. Mr. Patra Ra. 1990, god Benarer Rn. 1180 per Love will be answered, wo doubt set, time and chests. The steamer China carrica.na under. Copportunity sorvia
China-For Hongkong...... 1,965 ebests.
Singapore....... Penung
RESIENATION OF LORD, BOMILLY. We announced at week the resignation of Lord Romilly, the Master of the Rolls. He Loot formal leave of the Bar on Tuesday, and was much affected. His wrocessar has not been formally wind, -nt there seems no reason to doubt that the very able Hebrew lawyer, Sr George Jeasel, wilt be the new Custom Rotulo- rum. Pobably he way unt be aware that thei bouso in which the Bulls were kept was origin- ally built by Henry ill for converted Jews. The documente are now safely and splendidlyj lodged in the new Record' Offee, and the sei- vices done by Lord Romilly in having our re- cords cleaned, sorted, nud opened up for the use of historical students can hardly be over- estimated
THE VIENNA EXHIBITION, Vienna is in a wild state of excitement, pae. paring the Exhibition, huse glories are to throw into the studs all that was "imagined" about our own great shows, to say nothing of what the real facts were. All who bave any. thing to let, or to sell, are rejoicing in the hope of making an extraordinary barvest. That the Exhibition will be very grand, and also thu its proximity to countries where the pictur enque is still to be found, will enable it to tis.
ON LONDON
8. or Hongkong- P., Sorg
140 107
35
280
PorSagapoTE.
Total 1,587 ebeats,
EXCHANGS
454
Bank Bills, on demand. 442. Bank Hills, at 3 mouths' sight, 4/4 Thank Bills, at 6 months' sigut, 453 Credits, at 6 months' sight 45 to 45 Documentory Bille,a:Groutlis':
sight
.... 4/5 to 4/58
ON NEW YORK:
Or BOMBAY-Baak, 3 days' sight 2274, now.
Private, 5 months' sight...... Ou CALOUTTA, -Bank 3 days sight 2275 ON SHANGHAL
Bank, 15 days, night Bank, 3 Jaye sight,
Private, 30 daya' sight..
SALES ON MAY 6TH, 187
As reported by Chinese
at
=
DAVID CONSAR & SONS' Merolant Navy
Navy Boiled Long Max Ско
-UANVAZ.
ARNHOLD, KARDERO & Co. 4130 Hourtone. Tith Mov, 1917.
NOW READY. BPORT for the car 1872. Price 310. DOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE HE
Apply at the Daily Press Office. Hongkont. Iet Febron. 1878.
FOR SALE,
HAMPAGNE
C VEUVE CLICQUOT-PONSARDIN
REIMS,
TOILET, CHEVAL, and GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES.
BRUSSELS, VELVET, TAPESTRY, and FELT CARPETS, with RUGS to antch.
FLOOR CLOTHS, in all widths up to 8 yards..
COIR MATS and MATTINGS. SALIVARIUMS, FOOTSTOOLS
VICTORIA RXOHANGE, QUEEN'S ROAD & STANLEY STREET, HONGKONG;
AND AT SHANGHAI,
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
THE Company's Steamship
"IRAQUADDY". Captain Bourdon, will be despatched for
SHANGHAt, shortly after her arrival from Europe.
C. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent, 697 Hongkong, 3rd May, 1873.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO (direol) THE A British Steamer.
**CANTON,"
TH
in Case of 1 doe. Quarie,
and, 2 doz. Tinte. For Ladies Advertisement aca la-morrow's Issue, J. Jaques, Master, expected from Shanghai on SANDER & Coy 365 Hongkong, 6th March, 1873.
the 5th inst., will have immediate despatch as
Sole Agents for China, Japan and Manila. LP 2151 Hongkong, 15th December, 1571. NOW READI
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION
THE
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT,
By Dr. DEVAN, with many Additions, Corres tions, and De. WILLIAMS' Orthography.
Paices In Paper Wrappers,
50 Neatly Bound
75%
Apply at the Daily Prac
32,00
BREAKFAST CLARET FOR FAMILY OR MESS USE.
FOR SALE.
(FROM PURTUGAL) +
CUPERIOR MALVASIA WINE, in oat
·dužen ondes.
Do MOSCATEL DE SETUBALI do. Do. PORT WINE, (Vintage 3840,) do..
Do
1847) do. Do
1860.) do.
Do.
Do
Apply to
J. M. V. DE FIGUEIREDO,
Chancery Lane, No. 5. Im 669 Hoogtone, 29th April, 1878.
play one very novel foutures, there can be no Saigon Rice, 2,000 plente, at $1.41, by Yeo-25 BOTTLES OF VERY GOOD NEITHER the Underaged nor the Owners
doubt. Thy reporters are already setting down ponit, and for many Gay the Vicon 95 Jumans will be interesting, and for any a day atcavarde valetiyar Bat there aroun
Yention in these things, and it is the custom to serve up all detalle it preposterous length, in- stead of communicating roul information sa to the advance of art id science by a izusterly Kulyals of results.
SINGAPORE.
(Straits Times, April 28th)
toong to local trador..
Yelloa Peas, 1,500 plouls, at $1.00, by Chun- chang to local trailer
to Jupun cerchant
White Bayar, 200 bags, at 30.15, by Hop-hing
Brown Sugar, 100 Engs, at 83.14, by Hop-bing! to Stanghal merebant.
Vermicelli, 50 bags, at $6.00, by Kin-foong to travelling trader.
Gypsum, 200 picule, at $1.10, by Yuet-hing to travelline trader.
Shellfish, & ones, al $95.00, by Yne-wo-loong to travelling tender.
yee-chung to travelling trader.
Black Pepper, 50 bags at $14.00, by Wing
Kwong-wing-shing to travelling trader,
Dried Lily Funera, 10 bags, at $11.00, by
of the Gerson Ship Georges, new lying in this part, will be responsible for any debt contracted by the Captain, Officers, or Urew of
CARLOWITZ & Co. if 231 Hongkong, 28th February, 1973, ARNEM・D,"COLLIN
DENTIST
BREAKFAST CLARET,
(Red Seal) Selected by the undersigned, may be had for the mid
G. DUBOST & Co. to 435 Hongkong, 18th Marob, 1973,
NOW READY.
YMPERIAL QUÁNTO. ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY, PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION.
WITH THE
An ANGLO-CHINESE DICTIONART, pablished at the Daily Fress Office, Hongkong..
FOR
No. 7, ARBUZUNor Road, HONGKONG.
tf 293 Hongkong, 30th February, 1878.
KRUPP'S DAST STEEL
WORKS ESSEN (GERMANY) SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND JAPAN.
White Waz, 1 piece, at $5000, by Kwoog OR comprehensivegens and practical service took wo to travelling trader.
this Work alanda anrivalled. All the newOUSE Camphor, 250 piouls, he $15.30, by Kwong-worda which the Chinese bave of late yours boen wine-shing to travelling trador.
coupelled to coin to express the numerous ob. feats in machinery photography, telegraphy.and in science generally, which the rapid advance of foreign relations has imposed upon thera,are
Sage, 100 bage, at $8.45, by San-chaec-shing
F. PEIL.
AND SHIP PLUMBER, COPPER SMITH, BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER, 39 and 40, Praya West, Next to the P&O Coal Stures,
AHONGKONG
WRIT
An ingest was held on Saturday morning, by air. J. D. Vaughan, coner, on the body of a Obiusman, the circumetures of whose dest! are extremely suspicious. On the 14th íst., Hokien Chisaien named Ong Hooo, came to the Police authorities and stated that thief hal entered is bouse, with whom be had had struggle, during which be bad re- ceived a cut on the shoulder, but that the thief bad escaped. The cuplainant wir sent to bospital, sea nothing further was heard of the to travelling trader. matter till a week later, on the 21st, when aud- ther Chin ported to the Police that a friend of his had been chining, soversladané informe Mositure les Capi.hers given in celease: Eust and every word in laines de zafiros de Commerce Français fully illustrated and explained, forming-erer. koow certainly whe-qu'il leur est strictement interdit d'embarques cises for students of a most instructive nature, not. bat suspected des matelots étrangers provenant de Boarding Both the Court and Panti prononciations are be had been killed or made away with by the Honses autres que celles affichés à la haupel-given, the accents being carefully marked on man Ong Hooo, On going to the hospital for lerie de ce Consulat Ong Hoon, it was found be had left there
the best principlo bitherto attained. The typo couple of days after bis admissióu, without por
raply displays the success of an attempt to 2m 509 Flomskong, 29th March, 1879. miasin Inquiries were made by the Pulice,
make the Chinese and English type correspond and a Chiman is the neighbourhood stated that he had beun applied to by Ong Hou to Assist in burying a man whoin be and i com Tade had beaten to death, but that he had re
days he did not ther be was living or
Le Guraut du Consulas de France,
UH. L. DE LA FOREST. 1988 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872,
QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY, PROM and after this date, and until further
fused to help them. The olur. was followed up, notice, a Discount of Twenty per cent. nud tia polios want to Ong Hosn'e hut, an the 20% upon current local rates of Premia, will
above.
For Freight or Cabin Passage, apply to
ROSSELL & Oo. 639 Hongkong, lát Mxj.-1873,
STEAM FOR BANGKOK,
(If sufficient inducement offers will call at BAIGONJ
Steamship
**DANUBE,"
Intimations.
XMILAR & 00..
HOUSE SHIP AND STEAMBOAT
PLUMBERS.
COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOFNOERS. No.1, Queen's Road Fast and Nullah Bane, Opposite H.M.Naval Dock Yard, of 387/ Honetoite. Ist Morel, 1871.
NOTICE
TRE Undow podge to inform the
dents of the Culoay, that he is rely to give LESSONO in ENGLISH and Farson, and solicits their sind patronage. Tormis tolerate. Apply to J. M. RANLON, No. 12, Aberdeen Street, Hongkong
Post-Office Notifications.
24 mail well class.
For Shargba-Fer City of Zeeler, to-dayı the, 7th int 1.30 P.
For Mellomme,-Per Mattica Atheling, tal day, the 7th iúnt, ab 5 P.M.
For Swatow, Auiny, and Fanchow→→→ Per Etrangling, tomorrow, the 8th intt., at 10:30
A.M.
For Yukchama and San. Francisco. — Par Cyrenza, Saterday, the 10 as 11,30
Art.
MAILS BY THE » ENGLISH PAOKEN"
The English Contract Packet ** MADRAN” will be dispatched with the usarl Maile for Europe, 4, on SATURDAY, the 10th May, Money Orderu on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be grantel until 5 r., on the 9th Buy.
Gui 210 Hongkour. 8th Fahrmry, 1873. TULE Undoraigned have been appointed Solent noon-
Agents for the Sul of their Goods in Hongkong sand Vaina by cours, J. & R. Zen nent, Glagow, and Meas. David Corsar & Sone Arbrouth
ARNHOLD, KARNEHO & O -419 Hongkong, January 1867,
POOCHOW
D.0.0 R
RIVER MIN.
following Dimensions, vis: Ingis, 390 BE above granite floored. DOUK, or the feet, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is capable of receiving Vesele drawing 13 to 10 feet, as the stato of the Tides will allow, Tho Dock enas. dry to the Blocks and is pompeout by Steam, The above premises comprise a large Mastino. Shop, containing t
WHITWORTH'S 12-INCH SCREW CUTTING GAP GATHE," DRILLING AND SCBRWING MACHINES, A LARGE SWIri, &o, &c., &c. Large Gndowns are on the premises for STOWAGE OF DARGO. &c., &c. A large Stock of Woods, bletul, do, &o, always on hand. The Duck Stem Tug Woong is available at all times to tow vessole to or from Sea, at pur reut rates, on application to
JOHN FORSTER & C...
Agents.
The list of Charges for remotalfog, or dock. ing vesseln for camination, painting iron-ships,
c., e, san he obtained of appliantion.
BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT 10 HR EXCELLENCY GOVERNOR,
To H. 1. H. THE GRANDDUKE ALEXIS or RUSSIA.
AND
The Post-Ofee will be open until 6 P.M. on the 9th May,
Letters, &, may be posted during the night in the box left open for their reception.
Lettera for registration will be received antil 10 Act the 10th May.
Letters may be posted until 10 Am. on the 10th May, without late fee. May, will not be forwarded unless the Inlo „Letters, postel, after 10 am on the 10th Ace of 18 cents each as well as the postage, is prepaid.
Oilce is 11 an, and for Newspapers, Books, or The lateat time for posting Letters at this Patterns 10 AM. on the 10th May.
Late Terters (but, Læffers öntyi addressed to the United Kingdom 'pii Brindisi, or to Sin- gapore, may be posted on load the Packet. from 11.30 AM, to the time of sailing, on pay. mant of a. Late Fee el 48 conlis euch in uddition to the postage.
F. W. MITOKELL,
Pasimaeler General
oneral Postione.
Hongkong, 28th April, 1873
.
MAILS BY THE - UNITED STATES"
PACKET " will be dispatched on MONDAY, the. The United States Mail Pucket "ALAS.
12th May. at 3 P.M., 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, S... mitiḥ 2.30 pr.
Letters van he posted on bound the Packet from 2.30 PM. to 2.50 wir, en payment of a Late Fes of 12 cents in addition to the Posinge. The Tropayment of the Postage to all the
Gorrespondence insuficiently prepaid will be forwarded by the Bagish Fucketa,
T. N. DRISCOLLAZ CIVIL, NAVAL & MILITARY TAILOR, WOULLEN DRAPER, HATTER, HOSIER,thove places by this route is compulsory.
AND GENERAL OUTFITTER;- 45 and 17, Quam's 'Boud, next to Orientat tt 1921
Bank
· Feb 1. AFONG
)H 0 T 0. G D A P H E B P
BY APPOINTMENT TO
H. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, Governor of Higkong;
AND TO
H. 1. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA.
Invites inspection of bis inrga Collection of VIEWS of FooUROW, SWATOW, HONGKONG, CANTON, and Magão.
Correspondence addressed to Takobane and the United States anst. I superstribe per ALASKA, and that addressed, to the United Kingdom must be superaribed "vid Sun Francicoe
F. W. MITORELL,
Pushuster General
General Post Offico,
Hongkong, 6th May, 1873,
It is hereby notified that, a British FoatUffice. having beca established at Stayrna, los Mails will in future be exchanges between the Britiub Pent Offico at Alexandria and the new Office at Supppa. The rates of postage, which must bʊ paid in advanec, on Cairespondence idressed fitn] (ormerly occupied by Athletic Club) [513 to Sayrus, when forwarded by British Pucker,
are is followe, vizi Jester Newspapers,...
WYNDHAM STREET.
* NOTICE.. THE Bakary hitherto exlled KUNG-WO-HOU 21, in Eggiott's Lare, was ey tablished by the co-partnere Kword anING TONG and KWONG-ON-TONG, but as Kwoso- SHING-TOX desired to retise from the bress Book Packets, on 3rd moon, 17th day. (15th April, 1873.) after duo sctilement of all accounts be trans
and Patterns, fered his interest to KwoNG-ON-TONIG, and the
30 cents per
2
D
.A
onnse,
per 4 ounces for euch
Newspaper
if under lunce.
it above l'ounce and
under 2 ounces,
if above 2 ounces und
under 4 uences.
for yery additional
DULCEA,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General,
Hopkong, 11th Meb, 1973.
name of the Bakery has been obanged from Kuna wo nor-KCE to KUNG-WO-ON-KEE From and after the date of transfer the gonda, Stock-in-trude, and eli known debts of the shop, Gineral Post-Clition............ - tecimo the property of KUNG-WO ON-KED, and KWONG SHINGTON has no interest in the business. If any debt not known due to any person, whether foreigner or native, the party contracting it only will be responsible. For fer of any dispute in faters, this notice is given.
KUNG-WO-ON-KEE,
7d 681 Hongkong. Ist May, 1873.
STEAM FOL
SINGAPORE, PENANO, POINT DE BALLE, ADRN,SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI- TERRANEAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON,
ALSO, BOMBAY, MADRAS, CALCUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA.
It is hereby notified that beneyforward tho postage on letters idrist to Newfoundland, which most be paid sú adventne, will be as fol- lows, viz. -
When forwarded vial 2 nouta eruk l-eauer,
Brindisi... [
When forwarded vis?$1.
Marecilles.
When forwarded via 28. Southampton....}
F. W. MITCHELL.
Founder Generaï. Generul Post-Ofäce,
Hongkong, Stad February, 1873.
It is hereby notified for general infomation, that the Postage en Leiters addressed to Xor-" THE PENINAFAR AND ORIENTAL STRAKS way, when forwarded wid Southampton, will NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steauabir heiceforward be 38 cents for each baif one, MADRAS" Captain J. BERNARD, with which toay either be paff in advance, or it may Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Unpsia Letters will be gubject to an additional Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and be left to culected on delivery of the Lettere SATURDAY, the 10th May, at noon.
charge on delivery,
Cargo will be received on board unt!? P.M.. Spenie und Parcels at the office until rim, on the 9th idem.
For Particulars regarding Freight und Pass.
Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
& Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overinud
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postister General General Part Ofice,
Hongkong, 23rd August, 1870..
It is hereby notified that henceforward the. postage on letters addressed to Norway, when forwarded vid Sembaupton, will to 3 coats. per half-oause, prepayment optional. Dupaid. for Routeis required by the Egyptian Government, fettera will be subject to an additional charge
and whist la delivered by the Shippers to the on delivery, Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or with Parcas; and the Company do not folà themselves responsible for any Deloution or Prejudice which may-happen from the incor- ****rootues in such deration
the above port. Captain Hopkins, will have quick despatch For Freight or Passage, apply to
TACK MÉÉ & Co.,
Agrate, 17 & 18, Praya Woet. 108 674 · Hongkong, Tal May, 1878.
FOR SHANGHA FHE British Steamer
"SHAFTESBURY," Blethaw, Maater, expected from Shanghai on or about the Said May, will load as above at Canson and at this port, and will have quiok despatch.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postacier General General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 22nd February, 1878.
therefore Ranged the
Af Foods Shipper by their Steamers for Posinge on Litere addressed to Bauv, when The Company rerve the option of forward Enrope-through-Egypte sither by-ruil, ur-by-forwarded by French Packet, will be 18 certs Canal in their own Steamers, or in vessels for each half sunce, pre-payment compulsory. employed for the purpose.
the terms and conditions of the Company's Shippora are partionlarly requested to not Black Bille of Lauling.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
A. MOIVEE, Superintendent. W. PUSTAU & Co.,
Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Agents's Office, Hongkong, 28th April, 1873 tf C59 Hongkong, 29th April, 1873;
FOR MANILA. E-A1 Spacial Ship.
SALVADORA, Captain Hormaechea, will bare quick despatch for the above port
For Freight or Fussage, apply to
BRANDAO & Co.: Hongtong, 5th May, 1873.
FOR NEW YORK.
tf 699
(Sent, 15. 16 Undersigned being aboni to leave, there 4 German Burge
Colony permanently, Mr. STour, D.D.S. succeeds him in the Practice of Dentistry Hongkong from the lat proximo,
Alexandra Terrace,
HH. WINN, D.D.S.
UNDERTAKERS, &c.,S Orvice-No, V, HOLLYWOOD Roa
Memorial Blonce and inte ervoted.
in the sise of body, thereby effecting vastBROWN JONES & CO., Jconomy of space, achieving & clearness t previously attained, and dispensing with thosa
To illustrate the vast scope of the work; the at margins and vacant spaces which have heretoforo alunoterized Chinese publications. following facts are submitted for consideration. Chinese characters, and Medhurst's Foglish
Alexandre-roud at Fair Fabjanir, and after be returned an Insurances against fire, effected falsely posts for about 16,000 securing the inmates the pisse was ex-with this Office,
tf.
LYALL & Co.
tf 197 Honeking, 21st January, 1879,
KWONG-KEE COAL SHOP
NORTON Agents, this work contains more than 50,000 English to inform the Publia that his She ha
1174 ofti June, 1872
amined In the jungle at the back, the body of Obinsman was found baried only a few inches below the surface, and * decomposed as to be scarcely recognisable. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE ters. Again, despite all the grammar and Lane, and that he has always a great quantity
INSURANCE COMPARY.
Gentlemen
and Chinesa Dictionary, about 100.000, whilst THE Proprietor of KWONG-KER Shap beszá
words, and upwinds of 600,000 Chinese Bharuc-een established missa 1867, at 89, Endicotta rauch less to enable the cans of death to ba ascertained from emination. The friends of
other pleinentary, works as yet publiabad, the of BEST COAL in store for Sale. the niissing, man, however, declared it to ba. that of their friend, recognizing it by the teeth cant of Twenty per ovat. 130 upon the sations and equivalents of different words which
student of this diffoelt language absolutely resor Ship-tasaters wishing to patronics in FROM this date astil further notice, a dia quires examples to display the various appli requested to apply at his Shopp and by a tobacco poneb found on the deceased current legal rate of premia will he allowed bave se general messing. Of these examples
1985 Hongline 30th July, 1872. The two inmates of the but were arroated,
A ÓHINA TRADERS INSURANCE charged with murder, and brought before the pizarances effected with this Company, this work contains more than five times
COMPANY, LIMITED. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, many as any other Dictionary hitherto pub
Agents. Feed
"coroner. The jury returned a verdict that
"there was not sufficient evidence to show how 1193 Hongkong. 27th June, 1879. .the deceased camo to bis death" The two
last night, at New Harbour, and that a bold
Waregret to hear of another gang robbery
COMPANY.-
For practical purposes the arrangement, of
JENNY," Harta, Master, will load here and at Wham pos for the above pert, and will have immediato despatch.
For Freight apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
tf #72 Boogkong, 30th April, 1873.
FOR MANILA,
THE 41 Spaniali Barqué”.”
*CONCHITA?- Captain Larrabe, will have immediate despatch to the above port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to:
REMEDIOS & Co.
tf 68 Hongkong: 2518, April, 1873.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE FROM
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIC HAIL S. S. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE- CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIO BAILROAD COMPANIES.
FWTOHELL,
General Post-Once,
Postmaster-General,
Hongkong, 28th December, 1872.
The Post Office of Victis (Austraa) having given notice to the General Post Office in Lon- don that artiles of Jewellery received in that Colony are clareable with Customs Dation, the undersigned considers it necessary to make this Regulation known to the Public, and to state that any letters or packets asumiuing such articles ant through the Past are liable, with their contents, to be forfeited.
F. W. MITCHELL.".
Postmaster Genéral. General Port-life,
Hongkong, Súri Jannury, 1973,
P12,
THE S. 8. ALARK" will leave Hong- It is bereby notified for general information
kony for San Francisco, via Yokohama, on
that on and after the st Angust next, the MONDAY, the 12th instant, at 8 o'clock P., Commission chargeable on Money Orders taking Passengera, Mails and Freight, forsened upon the United Kingdows Hongbong, Japan, the United States, and Europe. Shanghai, and Yokohama will be as follows,
Through Pasanger Tickets and Billa of Lading are sazed for transportation to Yoko butna and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to principal pointe in the United States, Cana da, and Europe, via Overland Railmond and connecting Lines of Steamera, and to porta in Moxico and Central and South Ameriet.
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang- hai sont sans date, via the Inland Sea Ports, and make close connection at Tokobag
On soms not exceeding £2.18 cents. Above £2 and not exceeding £5...36 Above £5 and not exceeding £7.5 Above £7 and not execeding £10..73
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster Gomerat,
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 15th July, 1870.
13
It is hereby notified that Letrem addressed The "ALASKA" will be dne st San Fran- to Frame may be sent either paid or unpaid at oispo June 15th, whence daily Flammenger the option of the sonder; but the postage on trains and daily Freight trains are Tur Prices Current, Newspaperaand Books cannot over the Central sud Union Pacific Railroad be propsid. | Lines for Now York, and for all the principal:
For each pance pitics in the interior and upon the Atlantic Sea. The rate of postage chargeable.on board,
Letters addressed to France per Mullin, Master, will have immediate despatch these tram, making Drawing Room Cars by Per British Puokes when missked vis
Palace Sleeping Cars are run throngh on
Freach Packet is...
For Freight, apply to
day, and Sleeping Cars by night and are of Brindiai.
American Ship
SUMATRA,
BUSSELL & Co.
NOTICE
tl 507 Wercknaz, lat April, 1878. conformity with the Special ResolutionsHE A 1 British Barque
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, to its pages enables a person who under Stand English to communicate adonly dinery Meetings of Shareholders held on the
SEA HEW."
the Intest and best American pattern, being Fer British Packet worn warked vi▲ unexcelled for comfort and convenience.
At New Turk, Passengers bare selection of Terious lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany, “j
Alerandria and firseilles...
Bents.
F. W. MITCEEL 2.
Postmaster Genera General Tost-Once,
Hongkong, 2nd April, 1672.,
that, the Postage (which must be paid in ad
It is hereby notified for general informatiqu
Favorable arrangements have been trade for Through Passengers and Freight to America from Swatow, Amicy and Foochow
Return Passige Ticker issued at a reduction Tunced upon letters addressed to Trince Ed
ward Island, will houseforward be us follows, of 20%, on regular rates.
prisciery will be proascated before a magistrate, KATAYLA SEA AND TIRE INSURANER the work in a complete, that a refused adopted and confirmed at the Bakruor-FI:
Gudergoed having been appointed with natives who understand nothing but Chi 1st and 15th instante, altering Class Num. 130, 65 Tone Register, will load here pt the above from Calcatta, Penang and Singapore, and gang of thieves bave again boun allowed to Agouts in Hongkong for the above named carry out their daring golems without molesta Company, prepared to grant Policies gainst indispensable to all Europeans residing in such changes to take elect from 18s Novem
nesa. In this repeat the work will be funnd 181, 152, and 133 of the Articles of Association, port, and will bave quick despateb, tion by spectators, who, by giving the alarm, Sex Risk turrent rates. might have captured more of the gang, or at
RUSSELL & Co..
China, and to the natives themselves it ex-ber, 1871), the Net Profits of the Company will, WVOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.
For Freight, apply to lobet have prevented them from effecting their 19 Hongkong, 1st April, 18
plaina sabjects fully with which very low in- from taus date, be distributed as follows, viz, object. The place stacked was Chineas LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE nrties rim are perfectly acquainted. To Two-thirds (2/3rds) to all contributors, whe- pawnbroker's shop near the residence of the
parties resident in Bagland and interested in. Maharajab of Jobare, on the New Harbour.
China it cannot bar de invaluable ocotaionally. suarte pages.
It comprises upwards of two thousand large
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Bond, which was broken into at about to Undersigned having been appointed o'clock this morning by a band of robbers,
the Com some thirty in number, the shopkeeper assault-pany, are prepared to grant Mariné risko al ed and so severely injured that he will probably cant rates.
die, and the place rabbed of quantity of jewellery and over six hundred dollars in
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Op.
if 471 Hongkong, 6th March, 1899,
TRUBNER & Co., 60, FATEBNØTTER BOW:
W. H, BELI DAILY PRESS" OFFICE, HONGKONG,
f 430 Hongkong, 15th March, 1873
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
Germen Barque
No Freight received after noon of the 11th Instant Parool Packages received until 5 P., same day; all Packages should be marked to sddress in full; value of same is required.
For further information as to Passage or
Praya Wal
ther shareholders or not, in proportion to the net staount of premia contributed by esch. Que tuint (1r) to Ehareholders graerally,
FERDINAND BRUMM,”! Bosording to the number of shares held by 754 Tone Begiater, will load here for the above Fraight, apply at the Agency of the Company
port, and will use quick despatob.
For Freight, apply to
VOORL, HAGEDORN & Co. Etf 522 Hongkong, 3rd April, 1573,
each,
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
General Agents. 1914 Hongkong, 10th February, 1872
T. A.
Hongkong, May lat, 1873.
HARBIS,
Igund:
Tiz
cents each half-ounce,
When forwarderi tíð,
Brindie....... When forwarded vis
Marseille When forwarded viå
Southampton.. 28 cents each half-ounce,
F. W. MITCHELL,
86 cents enel balf-ounce,
Postmaster General,
General Post-Office
Hongkong, 28th July, 1870,