FINDING OF THE COURT OF ENQUIRY ON THE LOSS OF THE "DRUM. MOND CASTLE.”
STAMMERING IN FRANCE/
DESTINATION
TITE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, JUNE 12, 1878-
Vessels Advertised as Loading,
FEBBEL'S NAME
CAPEN
LONDON 2 SUEZ CANAL. Nostor (er)...
The Puris respondent of the Indian Slates" man saya-Stammering is á malady véry fie Since the neccant giver elaowhere was inqnent ia France, and to more strange, house typa, the B. C. Hortid, of the 7th bus come to i ita cure is neither long nor difficult; it is tal- band, containing the repost of the Court of onleted that 3 put every 1,000 of the population. Enquiry, and...lo Indquent, which is að have on impaliment in this speech or stnut follows-
100,000 miles are affected in the total of Judgment was delivered by W. H. Mediret, population; the old military law rooted: 700 LONDON En.. H. M. Consul, in the Supreme Court, consetiple annually oxing to this defeat alone; shortly after 13 o'clock to-day in the presence the new law rujoets 1,000; in forty departments NEW YORK of the captain, officers, and crew at the late the evil has loonsteed, and in 18 only has it SAN FRANCISCO... ship Druvanent Cuello, na follow
diminished: It is less prevalent in the surtli Finding of a Nupal Court beld'nt H. M. Gon- that in, the soul; "thì north-west is least alate at Shuugui, on the 5th and 6th Jungs affceted, the south-west the most. The chusa 1870, to enquire inte the circumstances attend is attributed not so inach to a defect in the MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY ing the lows on the 3 Fat May last, of the steam-organe of speeches to seglet in the "anner STONE or Drummond Cu-llo, No. 62,977, Alexander of speaking, carciega volubility is the hiet S'PORE, PANG & CALCUTTA MaRitchie, master, and bound from Hankow producing agency. While bo census role BANGKOK to London, laden with a cargo of tea and Japan the progress of stammering, it shows that for MANILA AND LONDON.. goods.
exery & Bo entering in, Pare, there are on MANILA... Wo, basing carefully examined into all the Lyons, and 70 at Marociller. There is an in- circonstances attending the loss of the acidication in the city for curing such bad speak, SHANGHAT ship, do hereby had :--
ing, and an average of 20 days in the period devoted to the remedy, which merely consists SWATOW, AMOY, FOHOW, &c. Hai-Loong (str.) .....
1-That she was apparently in every way fit ted for her vegage, when the pilot left her off the Tungsha light ship at 5,50 pm. of the 39th May.
2-That she proceeded with the usual look.. out and watch Bet us far eg Gutzlaff island, when the weather became foggy, the night bei ing dark.
That notwithstanding this fact, alig was pavigated through an intricate channel not often taken.
4-That the fog seems to have gradually increased until she passed Davis island, which was the last and olearly sees, notwithstand -ing which she still pursued the same conrad.
That she was 'novertheless kept it fill speed, from 10 and 101 kaots, without any soundings being taken,
6. That at about 2.40 am, land was sod- dealy and simalkaneously sighted on the star- 'board bow by the lenknot man, master, and offer of the valob, uten distance variously. described as from half a rails to mile, which proved to be the casternbet islets of the Chinsan' group
7That the belt was instantly starboarded and the engines alopped. but that the vessel almost immediately struck heavily on the starboard bilge.
B-That orders ware then given to sound the well immediately, when üft. to 7ft, water sure Junad.
9. That the engines were thereupon ordered to go ahead for the purpose of working the pumps, and they were kupt moving antil it was fount useless, the water rapidly gaining the ship.
10.-That the master gave orders to clear away the boats, and to lower them level with the fail, and water and provision them, but that much confusion previsited, and the last wrk of the duty was not performent
11-That the two waist honis were lowered into the water, the passuyer, Mr. Youngsan, and the following en gatog at the starboard boat-Thoma Weatherston, W. J. Pitt, W. H. Breinell, Alfred Young, J.-Nichols, Wit. Sara Joy, Philip Beaning, William Howard, | Juhn A. Hope, William Weill, William Nor- man, Samuel Surridge, Robert Wright, Thomas Tamin, Audrew Pearce, nd James Johnston; and the following men going into the port boat, James Gosling, George Whitehora, Daniel O'Keefe both bouts duerting the ship immediately without orders to do so, and leave ing the as of the crew to their late, thare being positivo necessity so to do at that time, and the second mate actually being officer of the watch at the time of the aäsident
12-That, He ship acting rapidly, the muotor gave order to the reminder of the men, ju araber, and a child passenger, tu enter the port quarter boat, having taken the prontion to go round the ship and maske cortuia; the no one was en board before he left the chip inf.
13-That the ship shortly after disappeared. 14. That the three bonta proceeded na szemed most conducive to their safety and, worn evan- fully all picked up and brought to Shangli in different vessel.
15-That the crews of the two wist hoats divided crews after leaving the ship, the second mate being in one, sed the boatawain in to other, but that they do not appear to have taken any pains to ascertain the fate of the men wm ihry left on bourā..
10. That at nylight the crew in the boat. swain's boat saw, within a mile and a quarter'a i distunee, the port quarter host, and exchanged i
signale with her, the Captain and men in the
Intter boat being able with the naked oye to make out that the other host was one of the Jate ship's, but that the boatswain and crew
made no effort to ascertain what the boat was
-or to rander inee,
17. That when the bostamaia and crew arrived at Sbauchmi, they made no report of having seen the Captain's bart.
18.That in view of the facts above detailed, as proved by the evidence, we are of opinion that considering the state of the weather and the intricacy of the channel, the ship was recklessly navigated by the water, and the usual precautions under woch eircumstances were not taken by him, as regnid speed, astof tide, and svanding,
19.—That consequently we adjadge the mid Alexander MaRitchie to have his certificate snapcnded for the terau of twelve inundhs from
in compelling the patient-generally youthe-
to recommouen learning to speak, by following the peelessor's manner of delivery,
ARREST OF A AMBER OF THE CARNATIO ROYAL FAMILY.
A nephew of the Prinee of Argott was recent ly arrested, and was brought up before" Mr. Futied Innes, who on the mistion of Mr. Millor, bie Counsel, ordered his dischargy from exer body, on the ground that the arront of a person within the fruits of the High Court's original jurisdiction was illegal.
Da
Do
FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO
TO E DISPATCHED,
Butterfiold,& Swiro... W. B. Maddon....Hongkong (Vogel, Hagedorn &
Hongkong Olyphant & On... Hongkong Olyphant & Co.,
wes Shepherd.. [Dunn (sle), Foottish Bride:
¿Phornaby(str.)..
Jas. B. Bel
Quirnsmors...
Kewley
Malay
Clouch
Mary Mildred........
Suth
Affidement
Munday
Statea
(str.);
Drunke (stra
Fateboy (str.),
Karevic Constante.
Bemeralda (aty.)..
Bombay (str.).
For Sale. SAYLE & CO
just received, por French Mail, RA ASSORTMENT of LADIES' STRAW-A
and CEIP RATS, in all the latest shapes, com- prising→
The
ALPS," "CHATSWOOD," "RUS. TIC BEAUTY," and others,
A Choice Selection of LADIES' TRIMMED ATS and BONNETS, of the newest Paraian styles;
The Latest Designsin (OSTUMES, TUNICS, and POLONAISES, in MUSLEN, PIQUE, GRENADINE, and other Now MATERIALS, mitable for the present Season.
Immediately after the digelarge of the Prince's nephew, the gaoler produced a Small Case Warranty which he had received as a detainer of this unfortunate Mahome. dau gentleman. Mr. Justice Indes. he could not interfere in the matter of this Warrant, and Mr. Miller Chou applied to the Chief Judge of the Stall Capse Court, who, after hearing the application in consultation with. Mr. Moutossammy Iver, held that as the arreat Ind heen held to be legal, the defendant could not, in the opinion of the Court, be hold to be under any legal detainer. Os this the geoler released the defendant, but ho we no sooner out of the Court than he was again arrested by certain alhor creditors. A further application was then made by Mr. Miller for his discbargs, which after somo BLACK SILKS, in varions malton and widthe. discussion, was nidered accordingly, and their
A Select Stock of BRUCHE and STRIPED Honors intimated that the defendunt was ! ontitied to protection from areaat antif he GRENADINES,iu Black-ond Colored Grounds, Lecturned to his house, provided he returned for Summer wear,
home direct. Madras „Aihestum.
It is rumoured that Dr. Lushington's secret about Lord Byron has not died with him, and will be made public before leng.
A mau advertises, for is competent person to undertake the sale of a new medicine, and adıka' that it will prove highly lucrative to the ita- derinker." ------
DOMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
!
PLAINand FIGUREDJAPANESESILKS The New STRIPED' and FIGURED ITA LIAN SILK, full the test fashionable shades, and at very reasonable prices,
The New TOSAMITE STRIPE MUSLIN, for Latics Morning Wrappers.
GIELS BATISTE and MUSLIN OOS. TUMES, in a variety of Patterns.
BOYS COLORED and WHITE LINEN SULTS
A Large Stock of LA UE and LINEN SETA Real LAGE COLLARETTES. MUSLIN SLEEVE SETI. MUSLIN TRIMMED LAOD BALDIA.
GARI.
BOOK and SWISS MUSLIN CHEMI- SETTES and SLEEVES.
On or about 12th inst.. Caick dispatch. #Juiek díapatol. kuiok dispatch. Quick dispatch;;
nick dispatch.
quick dispatch.
W. Pustau & Co.... Hongkong resell & Co... Hongkong Russell & Cocon Hongkong Augustinė Heard &Co. Hongkong Rdzario & Co..... Hongkong Roasall. & Cam Hongkong Jardine, Matheson & Co
Hongkong Thick Men & Co, Hongkong Paul, Ehlers & Co. Carlowitz & Co...... Hongtour E. J. Sagopa... Hongtong P. & 0. 3. N. 00..........
Douglas Lepralk & Co.
For Sale.
THOMPS
KPSON & HIND
TAVE just received, er FRENCH MAIL, a Large und Well Belected. Stock of HUMAN HAIR,
In RABAGAS COILS, CHIGKONS,
PLAITS, and PIECES. PADS, ROLLS, and POMPADOURS. Spanist COMBS MA ̃FANCY ARTICLES for the Toilet,
Choice Paris FLOWERS. MILLINERY, RIBBONS, and SABH KS;
PARASOLS and SUNSHADES. LADIES HOSIERY, Dick and Colored TAFFETA and THREAD GLOVES.
ALSO,
A Good Assortment of DAWF sud DA. TISTE COSTUMES.
· BRAIDED EKIRTS, in.
PIQUE, MUSLIN, LAWN, and BA-
ISTR.
French Printed JACONETS.
Plain and Printed OAMBRIOS, MUSLIN ETTES, and LUSTERS.
LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES
ALSO,
Victoria TABLE COVERS.
THE
nick dispatch.. Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatch.
On the 17th inst, at 3P.M.
Où or whoạt 14th-inati Tomorrow, 13th inst, Quick dispatch. „To-morrow, at noon;
To-day, st 2.M. On 15th Just., at 8 A.M.
Vessels on the Berth.
STEAM TO SFIANGHAL 1 P. & O, S. N. Ca Stenship
"BOMBAY "
1.
Intimations.
MRS. PAKER
COURT MILLINER AND DRESS
MAKER,
· No. 5, QLD · BAILKY · STREFT, (NEXT):
ALEXANDILA TERRADE,
if 709 Honkong, 6th May, 1973.
NEITHER the Unsigned mar the Owos
of the German Ship Georges, now lying in thin port, will be responsible for any debta contrasted by the Captain, hoore, or Crew of the said vessel.
QABLÓWITZ & Ca of 834 Fogkone, 28th February; 1875,
i tra i ple taisée de navires de Commerce, Français qu'il leur est strictament intercit d'esbargnos des rentebis étrangers provenant de Boarding Horace natera que celice afficheé à la Chamaul lerie de Consulat
Le Giant du Consolat de France,
CH. L. DE LA FOREST. 1884 Hongkong, B4th October, 1872.
THE UNDERSIGNED begs to inform the
Public of K HONGKONG, HO NAM, AND CANTON that he has sheps established at those places in the name of HINO KES.
the best quality,
In HONGKONG, at ito Central Market, No. 1, 10 has constantly on hand BEEF MUTTON, POULTRY, BREAD, VEGES will lay for the above place at 2 r.M. TO TABLES, and OILMAN'S STORES, &c., of "DAY, tho 12th June...
A. McIVER
P.&O. S. N. Co's Office,
Hongkong, 10th June, 1878.
FOR MANILA. THE Spanish Steamer
T
"ESMERALDA;"
Superintendent,
[34 914.
will leave for the above port TO-MORROW, the 12th instaat, në moon.
For Froight or Passage, apply to
b. J. SAGE. 921 Hongkong, 10th June, 1873,
FOR MANILA
THE
"FATCHOY"
In HO NAM and CANTON SHOPS, the forng articles, with the addition of SPI RITS, SODA WATER, &c., and GAME when in jouzon.
Geatlemen and Familles desirous of patron. izing hun, are requested to apply at bin obopa Re above, where a list of prices of articles "will Le furnished, which will be supplied at the same [rate all the year round..
HING KEE.
|
·ly 745 Hongkong, 13th May, 1873.
FUOCROW
RIVJEL MIN.
DOJE,
AND LONDON, (via PORTS OF CALL) {FHK above granite floored DOOK, of the
T THE 41 Spanish Steamer
following Dimensions, viza Tength, 300 feet, Breadth at Botton, 40 feet, in capable of receiving Vessels drawing 13 to 16 feet, as the state of the Tides will allow. The Dook rias dry to the Blocks and is praped out by Steam. The above promisca comprise a large Machine Shop, corteining a
will he despatched TO-MORROW, the 18th inss,
For Freight or Passage, upply to
PAUL EHLERS & Co...
915 Hongkong, 10th Jano, 1873.
FOR LONDON. British Steamer
THE
dyent.
." DUNA," Thomson, Master, baving the roster portion Colored EMBROIDERED CLOTH and Cauton, Whampoa, for the above port, and of her Cargo engaged, will load at this, and
will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. 16 Hongkong, 10th June, 1878. FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, AND HE Steamahip
GENTLEMEN'S UNDERCLOTHING,
consisting of
Anglo Indian GAUZE UNDERY ESTA, WHITE SHIRTS, REGATTA, OXFORD,
and FANCY STRIPED 'SHIRTS, in the for
JUNE 11TH, EVEXING, New Paton, $667) to $572), cank and credit, ssilera: New Beaures, 8550 to $555; 01 Patos, $825 to $630, cash and credit; Old Benures, 8525 to $530. Market for now Benares is strong, when buyers come forward. holders de- mand higher prices; offers are not readily ac copted unless at an advance na pretions sales; the drag is in small stock, and in fee bands. Mala, $600.an oradit, veles have been made to the natives on credit with 11 to 2SWISS CAMBRIO MUSLIN EDGINGs Novelties. calties reduction, according to quality.
EXCHANGE.
4/14
Or Londox÷
Bank Bills, on doraand..... Bask Bille, at 3 months' sight, 4/54 Bank Bille, at 6 months' sight, ტš to4f6% Credits, at 6 months' sight.... 40 Documentary Bills,at6wouths'
Hight
ON NEW YORK
462
Private, 5 sucinths' sight....... ON BOMBAY-Bank, 3 days' sight 2343 ON CALOUTTA.-Bunk,3 days'sight 9345 ON SHANGHA
Bauk, 3 days' sighɛ.................. Bank, 15 days' aight......... Private, 30 days" sight.......
SHAKES
743
.751
Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Shares-59
per seat. preisivenes
Union InsuranceSociety of Canton, new abares
-2000 per share pressing. Ching Trailers Insurance Company's clares
$1,000 per ebaro premio. Chma and Japan diarine Inenvasice—Ti8. 119
p.r share.
Chinese Insurance: Company-$235 per aur
premiam
Hongkong Fire Insunce Company's Shares—
$525 per share.
Ohima Fire Insurance Company's Shares-$135
per share.
Victor Fire Insurance Company's Sharce-
$123 per share.
Hongkong at Wempos Dock Company's
Share18 per cont. discount... Hongkong, Canton nad Muso Steamboat Go♫s |
Sharea-38 per cent premium..
Real MALTESE, DECHESSE, YAC, and proved dut MALINKS LACES.
MUSLIN and LACE TIES.
and INSERTIONS to match.
TUCKED, HEM-STITCHED, and LAGE HANDKERCHIEFS.
The Now Roman and Algerina SASHES, The Paragon Mounted SUNSHADE. Freach Bow Flanced ALPINE EMBROI
DERED SUNSHADE.
Thompson's "NEW WASHING CRINO. LETTES," also the "MODELLED OUR SETS," suitable for Summer Wear.
A Well Assorted Stock of Daweur's BOUTS and BHOES for LADIES, GENTLEMEN, and CHILDREN.
Every ARTICLE in LADIES UNDER CLOTHING and BABY LINEN, always in
Stock,
An ASSORTMENT of FRENCH MIL- LINERY received monthly.***
VICTORIA EXCHANGE, QUEEN'S ROAD & STANLEY STREET,
HONGKONG; ~~.
AND AT BHANGHAI
Isauc
For Geatleston's Advertisement poe To-minner's
817 Hongkong, 24th May, 1873.
NOW READY
this date, and bis dertiñonto in hereby suspend | Shangbai Steam Navigation Company-Tla. 123/HE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION.
ed accordingly. In adjudging him to this s péusion, we think it only due to big to add that we consider that his pončaot otherwise, after the accident occurred, was worthy of all prajze.
20-We are further of op uios that the con- doot of Thomas Weatherstone, the second mate mud officer of the watch, in leaving the vessel without orders, and failing to support the mae-
ter la che performance of bis duties at a priti
cal moment, was highly reprehensible and un. officer like; and we do therefore adjudgo the said Thomas Weatherstone to have bis certifi- eate suspended for the term of six months from this date, and his curtificate is hereby suspend- ed accordingly.
21 Thiên
thay 0 BÌNH ĐI ĐẾN. J Pit, the boatswain, in. neglecting to obey the positive orde of the master to place water in the heats and ales in quitting the ship without louve, if likewise in our opinion deserving of punishments and we do therefore adjudge the said W. J. Pitt to forfeit, one mouta's' pay out of the wages due to him.
22-We are further of opinion that the con- duct of the seunen who quitted the ship with out ordera in company with the second mate and boatswain, ie deserving of the highest congire, more especially as three of them-- Wright, Bora, nad Surridge,—were on duty in the engine-room at the time of the accident, aud left contrary to the orders of the engineer on watch, and we particularly desire to hold.up to reprobatias the condual of these won in the boatswain's bont, who saw and exchanged siguals with another of the ship's boats, but took no pains to assist it or report its existenta after they were themselves rescued.
per share.
Hongkong Gas Company's Share $65 per
sboro,
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-48 por
Dent, dinonunt. Hongkong Distillery Company-75 por cent
'discount. Indo-Chiness Sugar Company-70 per cent.
diacor
Hongkong Pier and Godowa Company-50
per cent, discount.
SALES ON JUNE 11, 1873. As reported by Chinese, White Flugar, 200 baga, ut 85.60, by Yee-ye fo travelling trader,
Am
STUDENTS FIRST ASSISTANT,"
By Dr, DEVAN, with mouý Additions, Correc tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS' Orthography.
Price: In Paper Wrappers, ... ...$1.50 Neatly Vonni...... Apply at the Daily Press Office.
Giam Graine, 500 pisuls, at-$1.00, by-Yee-tyet to travelling trader.
uponood, W00 pičule, et 32:15, Up- Yterye to travelling trader."-
Black Peas, 2,000 piouls, at $1.50, by Kin foong to traveling trader.
Yellow Peas, 700 picula, at $1.62, by Ring- tye to local trader.
Tobucia Leaf, 15 packages, at $620, by Yae- no-loong to travelling trader
VEUVE
HA
FOR SALE.
MPANG
$2,00
OLIOQUOT-PONSARDIN
REIMS,
in Cases of 1 doz. Quarte,
SUMMER VESTS, TIES, SCARFS, COL LARS, BELT, and BRACES, of the latest
The UELTIC TWEEDS, for Morning Suits. GENTEDMEN'S HAS in Felt, Straw, Tuscan, and other makes of the latest styles, suitable for the present season.
صين
33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRÁL 815 Hongkong, 24th May, 1873.
FOR SALE. UNE Dessert OLARET,
Superior Pale Dry SHERRY. Fine QLD PORT
Apply to
SANDER & Co.
rf 999 Hongkong, 29th May. 1872.
NOW BEADT.
DOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE RE JD PORT for the year 1873 Frice $30.
125 BOTTLES OF VERY GOOD
CALCUTTA.
*STATE; MAN,"
Captain J. Valiant, will leave for the abova Ports on TUESDAY; the 17th inst, st 5 P.M.
Despatches will close at 2P.M.
For Freight Passago, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & O East Point.
9 909 Floogkong, 9th June, 1873. STEAM FOR BANGKUK,
THE Steamabin
www.
"DANUBE,"
WHITWORTH'a 12-INCH SCREW CUNTING
DA GAPLATILE. Dwilling anD SCREWING MAURINKS. A LARGE SMITHY, &c., &c., . Large Godowns are on the premises for STOWAGE OF CARGÒ, S., c. à large Stock of Tools, Mati, Se, Sc..always on hund
The Dook Steam Tag Wossung is available at
all times to tow vessels to or from Sea, at dar- rent rates, on application to
JOHN FORSTER & Co.
Agents The list of Charges for remetalling, or dock ing vessel for examination, painting iron-ships, Bán cây 1 be oitined vì wpulatio
47.
May S
THROUGH US. MAIL LINE FROM CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK
PACIFIC MAIL S. 3. COMPANY IN. UONNECTION WITH TAR
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC BAILROAD.COMPANIES.
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Post-Ofcc Notifications:
4 wat will alone.
For Sarghai Per Bembly, to day, the 1986 inxt, a 1,30 P.BL...
For Min la For Femerald", tamery, tha 134h instout, at 11.30 Ax.
For Marie Gravian, the mormy, tha 13th inst., at 2.30 V.M.
For Manila. Per Patchog, ic-murow, the 13th inst, at 2.50 PM-
For Boila. Per San Lorenza, on Saturday, the 14th inatat 1.30 PM.
For Switow, moy. Fonchow, and Tamsei- Per Halong, on Sunday, the 15th inst, nt 7.30 ▲ M.
For Singapore. Ponang, and Calentin-Per.. Indian Mul Paket Statesan, ou Tacaday, the 17th instast, at 2.30 r...
MAILS BY THE » UNÏTED.STATES" PACKET."
The United States Mail Packet COLÓ. RADO" will be dispatched as THURSDAY, the 12th instant, at 3 P.x., with the Maile--
For Yokohama, San Franciago, the Uniteď States' and the United Kingdom.
The Post Office will be open for the reception' of Ordinary Letters, Books, Newapapars, &c., until 2.30 P.M.
Laltors can be posted on hand the Parket from 2.30.m. to 2:50 PM, on payment of a Late Fee of 12 ecnts in addition to the Postnge.
The Prepayment of the Postage to all the above places by this rate is compatory. Correspondence insufficiently prepaid will be forwarded by the Englah Packe
Correspondenre addressed to Yekalima and the Unitel States must be superscribed per COLORADO, and that addressed to the United Kingdom must be superscribed "vid San Fran dico.""
F. W. MITCHELL,
Tostmaster General, General Post Office,
Hongkong, 3rd June, 1873.
MAILS BY THE "FRENCH PACKET"
The French Mail Packet PET. HO" will be dispatched on SATURDAY," the 14th-instant, at icon, with the Maile
To and through the United Kingdom via Aarseilles to France and other Continental States (in a closed mail to France), to Saigon, Singapore, Galle, Australia and New Zealind, Aten, Serolielles, Reunion and Mauritius, Saez and Alexandria,
The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Lesters, Newspaper, Books, &c, until 11 A..on the 14th instant, after which no Lettere can be received.
Money Orders on my of the Money Criter Ofices in the United Kingdon will be granted until 5 p.x. on the 13th instant.
Letters for Registration will he received andil 10 A., on the 14th instant.
F. W. MITUITEĽU, Geber al Post Office,
Postmaler Genoral. Hongkong, done, 1873,
MAILS BY THE - ENGLISH PACKET"
The English Contract Packet" BONHARA" will be dispatched with the usual Mile for Europe, &c., on SATURDAY, the 21st instant,
LE ROOM.
Money Orders on any of the Money Under Offices in the United Kingdom will be grated uni15 r.. on the 20th instant.
The Post Office will be open until 6 PM.. or the 20th instant. ·
Letters, &c., may be posted during the night in the box left open for their reception.
Letters for registration will to received until 10A.M. on the let instant.
Letters may be posted antil 10A.M. on the 1st instant, without Jute fco.
Letters posted after 10 A.M. on the 21s instant, will not be forwarded unless the Late pressid.
Chptain Hopkins, expected here from Bangkok & S." COLORADO" will feare Hong Fea of 18 cento esohne well as the postage is
on the 8th inatuut, will be despatched for the above port on or about the 14th instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
TACK MER & Co.,
kong for San Fransiace, vis Yokohane, THURSDAY, the 12th instant, at 9 o'clock
The latest time for posting Letters at this Puking Passengers, Mails and Freight, for Office is 11 A.M., and for Newspapers, Books, or Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Patternis 10 m. on the 21st stant, Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of
Late letters (bat Letters only) addressed to 17, Prays West,
Talog are issued for transportation to Toko-the United Kingdoin-vit Drindisi, oc to Bin, Agents, &.&. "Danuhe.hama and other Japan Ports, to San Franciscu, gapore, may be posted on board the Packet 104 888 Hongkong. 4th Jane, 1873. to principal pointa in the Coited States, Cuina from 11.30 u. to the time of sailing, on pay. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY, da, and Europe, via Overland Railroad and ment of a Late Fre of 48 cents each in addition
coansoting Liaos of Stousers, and tó porte in
to the pratage. Mexico and Central and South Americi.
FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL: HE Company's Stemmalip
TH
"NESTOR,"
are
12
Limes for New York, and for all the primoiya cities in the interior and upon the Atlantic Sea. bourd.
A Steamer of the Company avill leave Shang- hai about me date, via the Inland Sea Ports, and make close connection at Yokohama, will be despatched on or about the 15th instant. Apply sko Pully Presa Olâce,
The " COLORADO” will be dueat San Fran- Hongkent. Ist February, 1673.
Inaraes risks, accepted on behalf of the Com-cisco July 18th, whence daily Passenger
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seat in searet of the missing beata by H. M.'s
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隆裕 永
EHING, WAHEE & Co.,
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DEG to inform the Commonítite of Cantop
aad Hongkong that they have opened b) new Establishment at the above address, where the following urticles may be obtained, of the'
Agents.
SCOTTISH BRIDE* having the greater portion of ber Cargo en gaged, will load at this and Whampoa as above, and will bave quick despiteb. For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. tf 986 Hongkong, 4th Jane, 1879.
FOR LONDON, THE A 1 British Clipper Ship
THE A
"JAMES SHEPHERD,"
F. W. MITCHELL,
Portraitor Geral. General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 9th June, 1873.
It is hereby notified that a line of British Mail Contract Packets has been established bo- tireen Aden und Zanzibar, which, with connect
ug lines, will ford replar means of con the forniza ports on the East African Coast, an royanes of correspondence from Hongline for
At New York, Pusengem have selection of as for Natal and the Cup Chiny, St. He varias line of Steamers to England, Frelens and Ascension, and that henceforward the and Gerani yakin ang
postage, which must be paid in advance, on let- Return Pass Ticket issued at a reduction goa Bay, Natal, the Cape of Good Hope, and lers nduresend to Zinzibar, Mozambique, Dela- of 20%, os regular rates.
Ascension, will be 20 coule for exob balf once, newspapers 2 cents cach
No Fright received after 4 px. of the 11th instant.. Parcel Packages received until 5 P.AL- same day; al Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required,
For further information as to Passage or Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya Woit.
T. A. HARRIS,
Heaphone, Jans 1st, 1873.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
Agent.
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, FORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES;
ALSO,
NAHE, ST. DENIS, REUNION, AND BOMBAY
ON
SATURDAY the 14th June, 1875, at
Commandant RIGODIT, with MAILS, PAS SENCERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this For for the alovê places.
A F. W. MITCHELL,
Pastmaster General. General Poot-Office,
Hongkong, 12th May, 18735
It is hereby notified that, a British Post Office having been established at Bingras, closed Main will, in future be exchanged between the British Pont Office at Alexandria and the new Office at Smyrna, The rates of postage, which most he paid in advance, on Coirespondence addressed to Smyrna, when forwarded by British Packet, are as follows, viz. :
Letter 20 cents per cunce.
'per 4 outers for each Newspapera,...
2
+
"
Book Puckets &
and Patterns,
J
8
General Tost-Cice.
Newspaper.
if under 1 ounce.
if ahave 1 oonde and
ander 2 ounce,
if above 2 ounces and
under 4 ounces.
for every additional
cunces.
F. W. MITCHELL,
-Postmuster Generit;
Hangkong, 11ib March, 1875
It is hereby notified for general information. that the Poulage on Letters addreased to Sor Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon- way, when forwarded via Southampton, will ion as well as for Marselies, and accepted in henceforward, be 30 cents for each balf ovoce, Busit through Marauilles for the principal which may either be paid in ndrunge, or it may places of Europe.
be left to his collected on delivery of the Letters. Shipping orders will be granted till noon, and Enpaid Letters will be subject to an additional Cargo will be received on board nutil 4 1..,obarge on delivery.. Spool and Parcels until 3 o'clock P.M. on the (áth June, 1873. (Parcela are not to be sent
F. W. MITCHELL,
Poubuastey General
on board; they must be left at the Agency's General Post-Office, Ofca.) Contenta and value of Packages are, Hongkong, 23rd Agust, 1870. required.
For further particulars, apply at the Dous pany's Office.
It is hereby notified for general inferuation that henceforward the Pastage on Letters ad- C. BERTRAND, dressed to Russis, when marked to be forward- Principal Agent.ed via Southampton, will be reduced to 10 cente Hongkong, Slat May, 1879.
per ball-ounce.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Poslmaster-General
Hongkong, 15th September, 1872 :
STEAM FOR
SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DI GALLE, ADEN. SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI TERRANEAN PORTS, AND
SOUTHAMPTON; A
ALGO,
General Post Office,
It is hereby notified for general information that on and after the 1st Augat next, the Commission chargeable on Money Orders HOMRAT, MÅDRAS, AND CALCUTTA.ised upon the United Kingdom at Hongkong, THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAP Shanghai, and Yokohama will be as follows, TEN
NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Sternship viz.
W. E. Maddeo, Maater, will loud bere and at BOKHARd," Captain F. S. TOMLEN, with Whampoa, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
一品
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.. tf 887 Hongkong, 4th June, 1878.
FOR SYDNEY (Dired) THE 41 British Bargoe
GEFFRARD,"
Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on SATURDAY, the 21st Jose, at noon.
Cargo will be received da board until 2 P.M., Specie and Parcels at the office until 2 P. on the 20th idem.
360 tons Register, Munday, Master, will have Suez Caral. early despatch an abuz
For Freight or Passago, apply to
EN ELSSELL & O.. it 978 Hongkong, 3rd June, 18:3.
FOR MELBOURNE AND BYDNEY. TIDE A 1 Clipper Ship
***MARY MILDRED," Capt. Smith, will have immediate despatch the above porta.
For Freight of Passage, apply to
RUZARIO & Co. 1889. Hongkong, 2nd June, 1873.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. MIE American Ship
THE
* JAS. D. BELL,”
first quality, and ut moderate prices, viz. Obundler, Master, will have early despatch Waste Bilk Conouns Hera Hata, Struvabove. Breide, Rattan Hala, Fire Crucker, Mattings, For Freigbor Palm-leaf Fans, de,
Im 894 Hongkong, 4th June, 1873
17
On sшes not exceeding £2.18 coster Above 22 and not exceeding £5...36 Above £5 and not exceeding £7...5 Above 27 and not exceeding £10..73
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 15th July, 1876.---
F. W. MITCHELL
Posinwater General. Geters) Post Ofoe,
Hongkong, 29th April, 1872.
The Bokhara connecta at Galle with the S. S. Peshawar, proceeding to Southampton via the
It is hereby notified that the mtes of postage For Particulars regarding Freight and Pas chargeable henceforth on Letters addressed ta sago, apply at the P. & O. 8. N. Co's Ofee, the United Kingdom, and to places beyond the Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF United Kingdoa, when forwarded by French PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
Packet, will be the same as those chargeable on Written Declaration of the Contents Letters forwarded by British Packet via Brin- and Value of the Packagen for the Overland dist Roxtain required by the Egyptian Government, and mone: be delivered by the Shippers to the Company's Agente, with the Billsof Lading or for with Paroels; and the Company do not fold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the incor The Post Ofan of Victoris (Australia) besing rectness in such declaration.
given notice to the General Post Office in Lon The Company reserve the option of forward-don the articles of Jewellery received in that ing all goods shipped by their Steamera for Colony are chargeable with Custom Dacies, Europe through Egypt, either by ruil, or by the sudersigned considers it necessary to make "A Canal in their own Steamers, or in vesele sbis Regulation known to the Public, and to employed for the purpose.
state that any latters or proketa, puntsining *Shippers are particularly requested to zote Latch articles sent through the Post are-lable, as the terms and conditions of the Company's with their contents, to be forfeited.
Black Bill of Lading.
FW. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Genera, Hongkong, 2nd January, 1873,
RUSSELL & Co. if 813 Hongkong, 24th May, 1973.
or Passage, apply to
A. MoIVER, Superintendent, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation General Post-Offee, Co.'s O:6, Hongkong, 911 June, 1678;