IN BANKEUPIOT
Is Ra SonarEE RUSTONJER, -In-thin songs, KEP, Tailer (of Moore: Sharp, Tojler, and Brereton) appaired on behalf of Mr. Algar, who represents two creditore: Mr Eduljee and Menor. Abdullah, Abraham & 0ớp nud applied for desva to prossod pgainer the bantinpt in respect to the amount due to them, en the groomed that he had not gone on to take bla flashinge.
Mr. Theraton (of Moury. Caldwell and Bre reton) opposed the application on behalf of the bankrupt
MANILA
•{From our own Correspondent)
MANILA, 14th February. Thera fa no news of importance to communi-
este since the date of departure of the expedition: to Balus
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The Diarie 2 Monda antiopies that affor the subjugation of Join the Sula group will become the white elephant of the Spaniards, and whether the nativa emigrate en encase to Borneo or remain to resist, the invasion it advocates
amming ietoty na a ested point) the tablishment of a grant trading company, on the It appeared from the statements of the principis of the late East India Company as molicitors that bankrupt was ruijndicated on the best means of opening up the natural - PORTLAND COREGON) the 2005 Augcat and proved on the 30th andreas of the islands. It was only on the 8th SAIGON, SINGAPORE, & October, On applying for his disobargetimo that the same paper aligmatised the the Court eat qutit Ave o'clock inonatrons gyetem planted in India by a com- BANGKOK, the evening, The hearing of the spplication pany of traders in such a way that it waH BINGAPORE, BOMBAT, do was then adjourned sine die and bad not since thought worth translating for your columns been brought on again. Mr. Toller contended and it certainly is rather surprising that within that the bankrupt bad neglected to take vat a month afterwarde it should think that onmo YOKOHAMA, hja discharge ant had gone on transacting monstrous aystem the best that could be business throngh he had obtained it, and that, thought of for Salu. Spanish Journalistic therefore, the creditors for whom he appeared inconsistencies apart, buwerer, there is no onglit to be allowed to pronned sgainst him, doubt that something of the kind will lauvo Mr. Brereton contended that it was through to be sheaght of very soon, for, preanasing no neglect on the part of the bankrupt that be that the formidable expedition now pro- and not obtained his discharge, but that the bably confronting the stronghold of the Sultan matter was delayed by the abseños of Mr. is angoessful, the flag of Castile is to wave over Toller and the great number of important cases urary island between Zamboanga and Horner, with which the Coart, but been engaged in the which will be a costly after unless the resources interin, so thai there had boon to opportunity of the group are opened up at once by of the bankrupt bringing lais (application before (sommaroo How this is to be accomplished is the Court again..
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the question, and one that I fear will nevər, bə
His Lozdabip anid he knew of no eases itselred by our present ralere. The Jolonos which creditors who had proved had beer hite the Spaniards with an intensify that has allowed the bring & now nation, bot. Mr. Toller no bounds, and even if subjugated will never do was a sportamin and wanted to have two shots more than they are forced for The greater part at the anus bird.
of the papolation will probably make for Borneo, and constant maradding expeditions from that quarter will require the vigilance of a large feet of genbonte, while on shore a considerable prevent the natives from retaking the Tolanda S
18th February
Mr. Toller said he did not want to have two shots, but he wanted to bring the ones to gane He wanted to prevent the bankrapt going on
Dokt
Great Ropùblia (etr.). Lathley Rick Gryte
Semus! G. Reed. Djemnab (str.), Foronia (str.)... Bajauuttianubar: Golconda (atry))) „Gangu (etr.)...
Carolas Magune... Tazais (scr.) Does S
Malacon (str.).... SHANGHAI.
Tigre (atr.)........ Do.,
(Diqmed (str).. Do
Teheran (str.). BAWTOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW Yes (str.) ALOY, TAKAO, AND TAMSUL, Looner (str.)...
For Sale.
FOR BALE, JUST REOMIVKD, some very Old Superior.
PORT WINE in Cases of One or Two Dozens.
Apply to
wow sa'khongb`he bad got his disobarge. In military foron will have to be maintained toVIOUS GINGER BRANDL
answer to Afr. Brereton he said, the case had not boon delayed in consequence of his absence, a he had arranged with Mr. Johnson to take
it.
Mr. Brereton stil he had had the pleasure of knowing his friend Mr.Toller for a very long time and bad always gisón bỉm credit for being an extremely modert 1080,
His Lordship For what P.
Mr. Brereton-For extrome moleaty, int his mudenty on this occasion surpasses anything
I bave previously known. He moved on behalf
of Mr. Algur, & gentleman who had proved in
No newa bus yet beas received from the Expedition. The mail stemizer's departure has been postponed tilt to-morrow in the belief that a steamer from Zamboanga is likely to amrire in the meantime.
GOMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
OPTUM, ANT·.
J. J, DOS REMEDIOS. & Co, - Im 225 - Hongkong, 15th February, 1876,
• $4'per Dozavi SPIRITS of WINE, for Lamps, $3 per Docen Apply to the
HONGKONG DISTILLERY CO. 1909 · Hongkong, 6th August, 1875.
** ED, OHANTEL, INE AND SPIRIT MERCHANT W17 WYNDHAM STREET,
Next to the Daily Press" Oflic.
N.B.-Price Liste and Samples on application
25 Hongkong 16th June, 1975.
UARTE
BLANCHE CHAMPAGNE :— Quarta $15 per case (1 duzen.) Piate$15.
WEDNESDAY, 2d February. Sales of Potus to-day at 2605 to 8807); of this Court, and notwitbetaallag, that, after Benares at 8575 to $577, and of New Malwa having buitted the bankrupt to a rigid cross-f $590, with allowance of uidetson raele. Un-DOS MONTEBELLO examination and opposed his discharge, bedor data the 22ad instant aliipments from now came again in defiance of aeotion 175 of the Bankruptay Ordinance, in which proof was held to be a beer to any further notion..
Mr. Toller contended that he had only to get the permission of the Court in order to bring another action.
Mr. Brereton contended that the Court was predladed from giving permission.
Alter farther discussion, it was arranged that the examination of the bankrupt be proveuded with and the present application dismissed,
Mr. Brereton applied for costs.
Hie Lordship refused costs, and said Mr. Toller would now hava the opportunity of `putting what questions be liked to the bank- rupt, and Mr. Brereton would have the untia- faction of unowing that he was technically
correct.
Calcutta, by direct steamore-eni vis Galle, are given us 2,070 cleats Paton and 1,850 chests Benares, lanving a stock of 840, obeats of the former and 10 cheats of the latter. The quota tions were Rs. 1,338 and Rs. 1,270, with a firm market. Ou the sume date shipments from Bombay are given at 1.798 abouts Malwa, Jearing in stock 200 chests, and the quotation was Ra. 100.
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Bank Billa, un deumad.......... 9/103 Bank Bills, at 30 days' sight 3/101 Bank Bills, at 6 months'eight 3/11; Credits, at 6 months' sight... YAL Documentary Bills,at6months
sight
***** 8/12/ BOHWAY. -Bank, on demand 224. Ox CALCUTZA-Bank, on demand 224 ON SHANGHAI,—
Mr. Brereton-I submit, my Lord, that IO more than technically correct, for I have got the
tolaion of the Court.
Die Lordship Yes, through being technically
correct.
The Bankrupt was then brought up on the adjournment of kia application for his discharge, adjourned from the 24th Nor. Last.
Examined by Mr. Toller-Sinoe my bank ruptor I have been living on what I earced by brokerage. This paper is a memo. of my
accounts.
Hie Lordship-Mr. Toller, what is it if people pay money to an uncertificated bankrupt P
Str. Toller-They bare to pay it over again. His Lordship-Then you will see what you can make oat.
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Bank, night corakuzon-kappanhan Private, 30 days algas i
SHARER Hongkong and Shanghai Bank Share
por cant, premium, er dividend, Union Insurance Society of Canton, new shares China Tradera Tunbrance Company'a Share
-5000 per share..
31,500 per share. China and Japan Marine Insurance Tie. 59
per share.
Chinese Insurance Company-$20 per share. Hongkong Fire Ensarande Uompany's Shares
$500 per share, er dividandomain.
5% discount on 25 Caste.
BOURBON WHISKEY, $12 per case 1 dusen.) FOR SALE BY
HEARD &Go. 975 Hongkong, 23rd Juno, 1975.
AND R. TENNENT'S ̈TMÁLD" and
DAVID CORSAR & SONS Merobaat Navy Navy Boiled Long Flar Crown
JANDRA
LOANVAS.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. f 1130 Bonglong, 11th May, 1867. THE TOURIST'S GUIDE
REDUCED FRICE SI, AT Containing the names of all the Articles of Traie, objects of Natural History, Pakrutare; de,,, with the Pants, and Mandarin PRODUE diation.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Chinee Langaugo, in two Parts.
The Daily Press Olion
&
|| 18 Undersignol have been appointed Sole Hongkong and Chius by Messrs. J. & R. TEN Agents for the Ssle of their Goode in NEST, Glasgow, and Mesars. DAVID OORSAR SONG, Arbroath.
ARNBOLD, KARBERG & Ou If 419 Bcugborg, January, 1867.
Bramination continued-I bare kept 2 Chit Fire Insurance Company's Shares-3151. STIAHLE IND CO.'S STANDARD
books,
Mr. Brereton and the transactions were not of a pature to require entry in books,
By is Lordship-The first transaction by which I made any profit after my bankruptcy was is September, when I sold a cargo boat for
$3,500.
His Lordship-Do you expect me to consider you a fit person to prodt by the bankruptcy laws if you come here and tell me you have no
kept accounts.
Victoria Fire Insurance Company's Shares
per share.
- $69 per share. Hongkong and Whampos Dock Company's Hongkong, Canton and Mano Steamboat Co.'s
Shares-39 per cent, discount.
Shares per cent, discount Shanghai Stamm Navigation Company-The
75 per share.d
Hongkong Gas Company's Shores-$75 per
gbare,
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-$50 per
...share.
Hankrapt-I thought it was only going to lust a few days. If I had known it was going to Just six moxitbs T abonid bare kept an account. By Mr. Toller-Kwok Acheeng was the caller and Lane, Crawford), & Co. the purchasers. Freasived $75 From Lano, Crawford, & Co. BALER ON FEBRUARY 2D, AS REPORTED BY
Chinese Imperial Loan£102.
Der Offries.
Molon Seeds-50, bugs, ut $5.10, by Hing Tai
and $60 from Kwok Acteong. The price was $3,500, I acted for both parties. The brokerage was agreed upon before the transacto travelling trader,
tion.
He Lordship Then if you wish to know anything about that money you can call those peple before you Mr. Tolfer..
Mr. Tollerasbinit, my Lord, that would bardly be my business, but that of the ofisial
eige.
Mr. Brereton-The bunkrupt must live. His Lordship-No, he must, aut lire muat starve, according to law,
Mr. Toller-He must apply for maintenance in the proper way.
Examination continued By the next transc- tion I mude $34. The Merosutile Bank paid
White Wax-3 pieces, at $7350, by Kwong Wo Cheung to travelling trader.
Vermicalli-40 bags, at $8.15, by Kwong Wo Obeung to travelling trader.
While Sagun 200 bags, at 86.90, by Kwong Wing Shing to local trailer.
Fongue-20 bags; at $39.00, by Krong Hing Obong to travelling trader. ---
BILLIARD TABLES. DELANEY FATENT STEEL WIZE CUBRIONS. With the Orlebrated
Tho beat and only reliable Table Manufactured.
FOUR NEW STYLES F NOSPAREIL
GRECIAN CURTE. INLAJN BETELA GALIFORNIA BEVELS, The Delaney Patent Cashions are endorsed
oieion is certainly worthy the consideration of!
by the following Scientific Judges, whose de
Amateur, Garnier, Ubarsy, Vignans, The Diona, A. P. Rudolph, Maurice. Daly A Kraker, &o, &e, as the only PERFECT BYG LIARD CUSHION OF THE DAY,
The largest and facet stock of Billiard Tablee ever displayed in this city, and with increased facilities for manufacturing, we are prepared to sell at a GREIT REDUCTION on Forumer Prices.
Batterfield & Swire, Vogel, Harodora & Co.. Fogal; Hagodvin & Com.
PHS. 3: Do
ong Togel, Hagedorn & Co,- keng Mogs), Higedpin &la Hongkong Yogel, Rogedorn & 0%. Hongkong Massagories Maritimea Sony, Shing
kung Yen Fat Hong.
JP. & OS. N. 00... Hongkong Remedios & Co.. Hongkong Wreler & Co... Hongkong Messageries Maritim Hongkong &Ő, S, N, Oo]
Hong
Insurances,
........Massagerien Marition
Butterfield & Swire JP. & S. N. Jo.
Douglas Loprair & Co... Douglas Lubriik & Co.
On prabant 26th inak. Quick despatobuska Quick despatch Gj0n 1a) proz, AG 8 2,2;
On 15th prox.; at3. P.M. „Quia's despatch. : "Qulok despatobi
Quick despatoli: flo-day, at ou
Qaiak despatch. „On: 26th inst,, at 8 PM. .... On 2nd prax,, at noon. ....... On 26th inst., at nopu
Quick despatch. Aga „[Quick despacoba: Kinick despatch, „[Gulok despatohiyatig On or about 25th inet, Quick desputati... Km 27th lusty daylight. Quick despatch.
Vessels on the Berth,
VIE Steamship
TH
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
FOR BANGKOK.
HE Undersigned are prepared to GRANT POLICIES AGAINST FIRE to the
BAJANATHANTHAR” - extent of 15,000 Dollars on Buildings or on Captain Hopkina; will be despafohod for the Croods stored therein; at Catrout Least Ratio, sbore Port on SATURDAY, the 26th inat, at enbject to a Discomt of 20"), on the premta.
13 Par WWWM NORTON & CO., For Freight or Passage, apply to
ITE PET HONG, Agents. -54 251 Hongkong, Zud Apbruary, 1876, - FOR AHOY. TAKAO, AND TAMSUL THIE Stenship,
tf 8 Hongkong, Jontury, 1876.
ROYAL INSURANCE CODIPANY.
WE Undersigned having been uppvisted Agents for the abbre Company, are pro- pared to GRANT INSURANCES at Current"|| Rates.
MELORERS & Co., Agents, Royal Inzurares Company, 1780 Hongkong, 28th October, 1974. : LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE-25
INSURANCE COMPANY.
FAROM this date, until Earther notice, a die- count of Twenty per cent. (20°) upon tho current local, rátó ář: pzewin will be allowed upon insurances effected with this Company,
· DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & CO.
1103 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872. THE SECOND COLONIAL SHAAND FIRE INSUBANOR COMPANY OF
pany
BATATA
Agentz.
-“LEONOR Optain Dioz, will have immediate dospatch for the above Forte.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
THE
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, 22ad February, 1876
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES. MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
MHS Company's Stennisbiy
TANAIS," Certain Reynier, will be despatched for
YOKOHAMA abortly after the arrival of the next Frano Mail.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Acting Agent
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGELIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT PUSTE FRANÇAIS.
Undersigusd, having been appointed Agents in Hongkong for the above. Com-| 268 Hongkong, Clat Febrosey, 1976,"
ball SPECIAL ATTENTION OF SHIPPERS to the low rates of premium casrged for all steamer risks, beniden which a Brokerage of THIRTY THREE and ONE. THIRD PER CENT, (3) will be allowed en risks to porta in Chini, Japan, the Philip- pines, and the Siruits. On risk to all other ports the Brokerage will be FIFTEEN PERTH Company's Steamship CENT. (15*7.) only.
TIGRE, SIEMSSEN & Co.,
Agents, Captain Branet, will be deepatahod for
SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe,
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent 249 Hongkong, alat February, 1976.
FOR SAIGON." Steamship
ti 1023 Hongkong, 1st July, 1874.
SUN FIRE OFFICE.
THE Undersigned in prepared to Grant TH
Polistes against Fin to the extent of $45,000 on First-class, Ricks.
A Discount of Twenty per cent. (20") upon. the Current Local Rates of Premia will be al lowed upon Insurances effected with this Ollice
T. G. LINSTEAD.
Agent, Sun Fire Office. 1895 · Hongkong, 26th August, 1874. PHENIX FIER INSURANCE COMPANY-
THE SIGN FERONIA".
*MALACCAR
will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the &.S. Teheran with the next Bag Uish Mail.
A MOLVER,
will bare quick despater for the abava Port.
For Freight or Pasenge, apply to
SOEY SHING,⠀
Boahem Strand, Ta 245 Hongkong, 21st February, 1876.
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA. FROM this duty, until father notice, a dis-EP, & O.S, N. Jo's Steamship
comat of Twenty percent. (207) upon the corrent local rates of promin will be allowed upon insurances effected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co., Card Agents #1199 Hoppkoms:27th June, 1872)
Superintendent DUSTTIVE GOVERNMENT SECURITY F. & O. 8.N. Co.' Dot,
LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
Hongkong, 1815 February, 1876, LIMITED.
STEAM TO SHANGHAI (Taking Cargo at throng rates to NAGABAKI
THE P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Steamabip
TEHERAN”
CHAS. H. MORGAN,
ly 944 Bongkong, 18th June, 1875,
Agent
LONDON "AND - ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE, 137, LKAPENHALL SELBET, LONDON ESTABLISHRD 1843,
|
First Clasa New Inkaid Boval Table... $525,00 First Class New California Bevel Table 350,00HE Undersigned is authorised to scoopt
Complete with all Appartenso. Second-hand Billiard Tables, traighter Roveted bat little caed, at from $125,00 to $250.00. Also, NEW, ATTRACTIVE, AND BEAUTIFUL Fock Wo to travelling trades.
Gymsum-250 pionie, at 94 cents, by Kwong
POOL TABLES.
Fook Wo to travelling trader,
Brimstone-400 piculs, at $330, by KRANERICAN POOL TABLE, Six Fockota,
complete. Wooden Bed Cattlefiah baga, at $13.90, by Kwong SAME Slate Bed Fork Wo to travelling trader.
White Pepper 30 bags, $15.80, by Hop Hing
me that for purchasing their paper on Shanghai. I parehased that for Kwok to travelling trader.
chemg.
The amount was $$,000. That
was in January. The next, sam I earned
was 80: The transaction was a mortgage.I
Notices of Firms,
effected with the Chinu Fire Jaasrance Com-BOCHUMER VEREIN FÜR DERGBAU
pung for $80,000 with Chan See Young, to whom
I was introdmoed by a friend as a broker, I have received that money. The company drew
a bill an my friend. The transaction is not yet completed. I have kept no account of my
UND GUYS STAHL FABRICATION; HATEIN BOURUM: (GERMANY)........
CAST STEEL WORKS
expenditus tapept my house reat. I have paid THE Undersigned have been appointed SOLE $20 a month since January. From August to 1 AGENTS in UHINA for the abovo Eston January I did not pay house rent. I lived in blishment, Hollywood Road. A Chinaman was the land-
JW, MÜLLER & Co. lord. His name was Ku Lai Se
2 59 Bhungbai, lal January, 1870, 20
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES:
Mr. Toller Who lived with you?
Backup did not anewer.
W
Mr, Toller-Who elas lived there?
His Lordship-Any one else
Bankrupt Yes, iny. Lord.
Mir, Bratton-I preanme my friend does not wish to go into the man's docentio affairs/20
Mr. Toller-Olso, Tsuppose be was living with a woman,
His LordenpWell, you need not follow it Ep. What other man was living there P
BuakryptNo other man.
Die Lordship-Very well.
NOTICE.
FROM this date, and natil "farther notice, ar. G. DE CHAMPEAUX vil act at this port as AGENT of the above Osmpany.
By Order of the Directive,
O BERTRAND. 135 Hongkong, 30th January, 1876,
HB-Interest and Responsibility of the late, CEASED on the 9th September last,
By Mr. Brereton-Since my adjudication IM SIDNEY DEACON in our Fism Lave lived solely upon what I have earned and by borrowing money.
His Lordship-Ton bare borrowed money Bank cupe-Yes, from 10y friends, to support myself.
Mr. Toller submitted this was a case for the official asignee, not for the opposing creditor,
His Lordship-What asets are there! Mr. TolarNot a cent.
His Lordship said the official assignes was not bound to spend moues unless he was guaranteed,d
Mr. ALFRED T. DUYAL WE ADMITTED PARTNER therein on the let Janaury, 1876, Mana Sakke
DEACON & 00, In 175 Canton, 1st February, 1876, MGA NOTION,
WE baro established BRANCHES of our ⠀ FIRM ut Haiphong and Haxor. Mr. E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to Six by pro curation in Tongais ANDSTEIN & Co.
Mr.“ Toller and bia client anală be guitar 3. Hongkong, lat January, 1976, wiung to gaarsatea him.
Mr. Brereton then addressed the Court on
NOTIQUESNEAK, PR HATE This Day sablierized Mr. J. T. V.
risks on behalf of this Oleo, by First a Steamers and Sailing Ships.
A. MoIVER, Agent. tf Hongkong. 1st July, 1867.5, TRÁNSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE-
COMPANY OF HAMBURG.
THE undersigned having been appointed $175.00 Agants for the above Company, are pre
200.00|pared to accept risks against Fire at current
30.00 ratos, subject to a bonus of 20 per cent...
SIEMSSEN & Co.,
agents. tf.39, Hongkong, 16th November, 1879.
PIGEON-HOLE TABU-New, Plain...
BALLS CLOTHS, CUES, AND C "SAME--New Siglo, finished in Haurel || 100.00 |
COMPANY.
EVERYTHING APPERTAINING TO BILLIARDS;
The well known reputation of our Old Bsta- THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE blished Hom te era guarantee to the Barthing elsewhere, we invite the trade and Purchaser against mis-representation. Before
the public to aromino ony Stock and the pricemie frango
JACOB STRAHLE AND 00
dompare
533, MARKET STREET, SAN FRANCISCO,
·CALITUANIA
NOW ON ́; SALE.
IMPERIAL QUARTO.
ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY,
AD
1: WITH THIS
PUNTI AND MANDARIN. PRONUNCIATION,
THE
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will leave for the above place about 24 hours alter ber arrival with the next Buglish Mail,
AMOIVER,
Superintendent, F, & O. b. N. Uo Office,
Hongkong, 18th February, 1876. OGDAN-STEAMSHIP JOMPANY,,
[239
FOR SHANGHAI. Taking Cargo and Passengere of through rates for HANKOW, NINGTO, and POŘIS in JAPAN.
Company's Steamship DIOMED" will be desputebed on or about the 25th instant
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente, 203. Hongkong, 17th Februsty, 1876,
"OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON, Þið SUEZ CANAL pare Company's Steamship.
HE Undersigned, baring been appointed Agent in Hongkong, for the above-named Company, is prepared to GRANT POLICIES
M MENELAUS" agamat FIEE on Buildings und on Goods to will be disputabed on or about the 28th fontant the extent of £10,000 at the tenul rates subject
For Fraight or Passage, apply to to as immediate discount of 20.9.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agenta, Attention is invited to a considerable redco- tion in premia for Life Imurance in Okins.
232. Hongkong, 27th Fobrasry, 1976. Lífo Policies effcoted during the your 1875
·FOR MANILA. Share in the Bonas to be declared on 31st
British Ship December for the raincoannis period then ending
A. MANG. HEATON,
· 1465 Hongkong, 27th September, 1875.
PANY
ANGLO-UBIKESH DICTIONARY, published IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANOB CUM
At the Daily Press Office, Hongkong.
185 Undersigned, Agente for the shove 106 comprehensiveness and practionl service
this Work stands unrivaled. All the new Company, are prepared to grant Pelloles words which the Chinese have of late years been sparast: Fire to the extent of $60,000 on any compelled to coin to express the namerom-ob: 099
HOME FIRST CLASS RISE, joote in machinery photography telegraphy, and
in to generis, a opravu at Cntrens Rates,
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO.,
Agents, Zusporial Fire Insurance Company. Hongkong, 1st March, 1874, CHINESE INSURANCE 'COMPANY,”
(LED)
Vessels on the Berth,
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES :
RAYMARITIMES PÂQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS,
STEAM FOR VARSAN. SAIGON, SINGAPORE, DATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE. ADEN, SUEZ. ISMALIA", PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES,
-.
BOMBAY, ST. DENIS, AND FORT LOUIS,
Post-Ofice Notifications.
“A szant will sloss For Swatne,Per Rajah, today, the 24tle | inst., at 11.30 aİK.
For Tokobacon and Hioge-Per Columbian, ta-inorrow, the 25th. inst., L3 8,30 AM..
For Cooktown and SylueyFor Ey-en-mnon, on Saturday, the 26th fast., at 11.30 A.M,
For Bangkok-Par Rajmatiunular, Saturday, the 28th inst, at 12 noon,
on
For Cooktown-For Meesa, on Monday, the 28th inat., at 1.36 P..
MAILS BT THE FRENCH PACKET, The French Contract Packet DJEMNAH
N THURSDAY; the 24th February, 1878, will be despatched on THURSDAY, the $46 O Company, Stoamaliy instant, with Hails to and through the United
#DJEMNAH," Commandant FLAMBEAU, with Kingdom-via Marseilles; to Europe; Saigon, MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and QAR Singaporo, Galle, Anstralia, New Zealand, GO will leave this Port for the abore places. Aden, Boyche Ina, Reunion, Mauritius, Sacz,
Cargo und Specié gili ba rogistered for Lion- and Alexandria, don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till noon, :| Cargo will be ressived su board until 4 pu
Spesie and Parcels until 3.x. on the 23rd | February, 1876, (Percale are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agenor's Dileg.) Contouts and rale of Fackages are required.
For further particulare, opply at the Com. pany's Otice.
G. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agout.: Hongkong, 10th February, 1870, ---- OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY,
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PAS
SENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES,
AND EUROPE,
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
COMPANIES AND ALLANTIO STEAMERS.
The following will be the boars of closing the Mallo, &c,
Wednesday, 23rd instant,
GF.M., Money Order Oftee closes. Post Office closes except the Nigar BoTM, which remains open all night. Thursday, 24th instant,
17 AM, Post Office opasa for uls of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Post- ing of all correspondence.
10A.M., Registry of Lettere ceases,
11 A.M., Post Office closes oxcept for Inte
Letters, 11.10A.M., Letters (but Letters only) address.
ed to the United Kingdom or to Singa- pore any te posted on payment of a Late Fee of 13 cents, citra pontage,
until
11,30A.M., when the Post Office CLOSES
entirely.
ALFRED LISTER,
Postmaster General General Post Office,
Hongkong, 10th February, 1876.
MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES.
PACKET. The United States' Mail Packet-OCEANTO. will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the Ist March, at $ P.M., with the Mailg......
For Yokohama, San Francisco, the United onStates, and the United Kingdom.
The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letters, Books, Newspapers, &c., until 230 P..
SS, OCEANIC will be despatched for Francisco, vid Yokohama, WEDNESDAY the 1st Marsh, at SP.M., taking Cargo and Fussengera for Japan, the United States, and Europa,
Connection is made at Steamers from Stanghal
Yokohama with
Letters can be posted on board the Packet from 2.30 F.. to 2.50 PM, on payment of a Late Fee of 12 cents in addition to the Postage. Treight will ba roocived in beard until 4 PL. The Propayment of the Postage to all the of the 39th instaut. Paroul Packages will be above places by this route is compulsory. redaived at the Office until P,M. a day. All Correspondence inonficiantly prepaid will be Parcel Packages should be marked to addrosa forwarded by the English Fuokota. in fall; value of same is required,
***Correspondence addressed to Yokohama and Retorn Passage Tickets available for 6 the United States must be superscribed per. months are fanged at a reduction of 20 per cent. OCEANIC, and that addressed to the United jun reguiur rates,
Kingdom must be superiorihad "vid Ban -Francized.** For further information as to Freight or]) Passage, apply to the Ageroy of the Company, Praya West
G. B. EMORY.
Acting Agent. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1876..
ALSO,
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MANTA BRINDISI, ANGONA, VENICE, MEDI- TERRANEAN PORTS, SOUTHAMPTON, AND LONTON;
BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA. THE PENINSULLE AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY' Steamship #GOLCONDA,” Captain ANDEREÓN, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, azé Cargo, will leave this for the shore- placa en | THURSDAY, the 2nd March, at Noon:
Cargo will be received on board until Noon, Specio and Parcels at the office until 2 P.M. on. the lat idem.
For Particulars regarding Freight and Pas- Rage, upply at the P. U.S. 1. Co's Office, Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED,
*. A Written Declaration of the Contentá and Value of the Packages for the Overlanc Bonteis required by the Egyptian Government, and mast be delivered by the Shippers to the Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or with Parvels; and the Company do not hold Lhommeciros responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happon from the incor. rectness on such declaration.
Shippers of cargo for Bombay, are requested to take note, that the Steamers leaving Bong- kong in correspondence with the Australian Steamers from Galle to Bombay, may call at Colombo,
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading,
4. MalVER, Superintendent, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Qo's Office, Hongkong. 17th February, 1876.
US. MAIL LINE.
ALFRED LISTER,
Postmaster Generať, General Post Office,
Hongkong, 17th February, 1876,
MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET. The English Contract Packet GOLCONDA, will be despatobed with the Maile for Europe, &ojon THURSDAY, the 2nd March.
The following will be the hoare of closing the Mínila, &.
Wednesday, Je! March,
-95 F.M., Money Order Office closes.
6P., Post Office closca except the NIGHT Box, which remains open all night.
Thursday, And March,
7 AMC, Post Ultice epone for sale of Stamps, Rezistry of Lettere, and Post, ing of all correspondance,
10 A.BL., Post Office olarea exept for Late
Letters Ragistry of Letters sensas. 10.15 A.M., Ectore way bo posted on payácat
of a LATE FEE of 18 senia" ostra Postage; until
11 a... when the Post Office CLOSES
entirely?
11.30 A.M., Lettere (but Letters only) address.
ed to the United Kingdom vid Brindisi, or to Singapore, may be posted "on" board the Packet or payment of a Late Fee of 48 cents extra postage.. 11,50A.M., Posting on Bosid ceases,
ALFRED LISTER,
Postmaclor-General..
Hongkong, 18th February, 1876.
Generul Post-Offee,
The Post Office of Victoria (Australia) having given notice to the Gomeral Poan Office in Lon don that articles of Jewellery received in that Colony are chargeable with Onetoma Duties, the undersigned considers it necessary to make this Begalation known to the Public, and to state that any letters or packets containing auch articles sent through the Past are liable, with their contents, to be forfeited.
Arrangements having been made under. which Mails for London arriving at Sues from Chias by Private Ships will be forwarded ba PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY destination vil Briadial, it is hereby notified that the rates of postage, which arust be paid in THROUGH TO NEW YORK, A OVER-[advance, on correspondence addressed to the LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT United Kingdom to forwarded, will be as fol
"YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO. Flower, wizzz-
For Letters... Si cinta por half once For Newspapers..... 8. esch.
pot exceeding Tounce domnts. For Books and
Patterns...)
4. 12 everyadditional 12
THE 8.S. “GREAT REPUBLIC” will leave Hongkong for San Francino, vid Toko- bams, on WEDNESDAY, the 15th Marol, 1876, at 8 P.M., taking Passengers, and Friglit for Japan, the United States, and Europe. ..
Through Passenger Tinkets and Bills of Lading are issued for transportation. to. Yoke The rates of postage chargeable on Lettera kawa uix other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, addressed to the Tnited Kingdom, and to places to perte in Mexico, Central and South Ameries, beyond the United Kingdom, when forwarded and to New York and Europe, vié OVER- by French Packet, are the same na thoed LAND RAILWAYS. ANAL chargeable on, Jetters. forwarded by British
A Stammer of the Miteu Bishi S. Company Packet via Brindist. will leave Shanghai, vit the Inland Sea Forte, about sama date, ind make close connection at Yokohama.
At Now York, Passengers huva selection of various lines of steamers to England, France, and Germany
There is a common belief in the existence of a Paroe) Fost by which such articles as Fine, Darios, Silk Dressca, Scarves, Jewellery, Arti, fioial Teeth, &c., can be forwarded at-jow rates, It cannot be too distinotly elated that mal Freight will be received on board until 4. things can only he went as Letters, and the very on the 14th proximo, Parco Fackages will be cheapest rate is 12 cents per half ounce by Private Steamer. Allenoh packages should be received at the Office until 53. same day Registered (8 seats). If the Parcel be beavy it all Parool Packages should be marked to ad The Mides, Master, will meet with grisk des dress in full; valse of same is required. on be sent through on the Paicol Expression dondunted by Messrs. I, CRAWFORD, or patch for the above Port...
For further information nu to Passage and Mr. W. H. NOTLEY, which, for anything over For Freight or Passage, apply to
Braight, apply to the Agency of the Company or 5 ounces, will be found cheaper than the Prays West.
Poet
CAROLUS MAGNUS,”
WIELER & Co. 318 Hongkong, 15th February, 1876..
"FUB LONDON.
“SARAH NICHOLSON," 833 Tons Register, Deptain Selciek, will lood
THR Al British Ship
here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
TOGEL, RAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, th February, 1876, FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HE Al Britieb Ulippar Ship
GRYFE,"
Thos Roberta, Master, vill bad for the above Port, and will bare inaudisse dreputob.
For Freight apply to:
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. 138 Hongkong, lst Fourtúry, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
THE Al American Ship
G.B EMORY,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, February 15th, 1876,
FOR FREIGHT UE CHARTER, DEE A1 British Bark
HALIA Sly, Master, of. 375 Tous register.
Apply to
WILLER & Co 175 Hongkong, 7th February, 1870.
COAL DEPOT OALS of all description supplied to Steamers
by the Und are guad Orders may be left at the Godowns, Wanchai, with Mr. J. MACLEHOSE, or LEONG AM TON, PFAYD
His Excellency Governor Sir AzTHUR ED- WARD KENNEDE KOMO., C.B., ie pleased to direct that the following revisad Rates of Postage (including those notified on the 15th instant,) be published for gesetal înformistion.
CENTS. LETTERJA France and Algerin vid Brindisi,...12 per oz. Brazil, Registration Fes,16.
EX FRENCH PACURT. Continent of Fúvópe (Francs ex.
Bepted)
..38 per t'oz, Porte of China and Japan (to or
(rond)
Covenant 8 per az Adon, Ceylon, India, Pondicherry,
Saigon aivan más per 1 oz. Spain and Portugal, vid Brindisi....18 per i oz. *The above are all the changes hitherto made in the Table of Rates dated the-Ishiwatant, and must be regardai se saperesting that. Table só: far as they apply.
of foreign relations has imposed upon them are will be made on its prentam charged on all
A KESTEN OF TWENTY FEE CERT (174 doro given in onsense. Each and every word is fully illustrated and explained, forming exer. Insurances, such BoreRx being payable on the cises for students of a most instructive nature, 25ge of the Policy.... Both the Court and Punti pronunciations an given, the ascents being carefully marked on the beat principle hibaerto attained. The typo. graphy displays the success of an attempt to make the Chinese &ad English type correspond in the size of body, thereby effecting a vast previously attained, and dispensing with those economy of space, achieving a namens mot
SANDE NOTICE, test munging and maent males which have heretofore očaracterized. Chinese publications OTICIKE granted at current rates on Ma
To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the
with, tidy of a Profice of VOGEL, BACEDORN & Co. B Trade Report for the Yeux 1874 Price through the Fost, it is hazelry notified for following facts are submitted for consideration the Company's Articles A
rine Rinke to all parts of the World. In
Chinces characters, and Medhurst'a English tuted annually to Contributors, whether Share and Chinees Dictionary about 100,000, whilst holders or not, in proportion to the net amount this work dostuins more than 50,000 English of Premia contributed by each, the remaining words, and upwards of 800,000 Chinese ebarso-third being carried to Reserve Ed lena. Again, despite all the grammars and
OLYPHANT & Co.,
General dyente.
bebull of the bankrupt. He abmitted that SHAW to SIGN wy NAME per procure amies, Toosby arly sustains about: 16,4800 oorde
A. MANG, HEATON, ♬ Hongkong, let a annaıy, 1876,
“NOTICE, 2
unless Mr. Toller dould bring the bankrupte tien. conduct ander the roles of the Bankraptey Ur- dinsure or the Bankruptas Act of 1861 bis Lordship could not visit him with any panlab ment or refuse biz discharge. Now, first it must be shown that the bankrupt has carried
he has contraozed dabte without a reasonable or
R. METER ELIAS BARSJON has been other elementary works as yes published, the
on trade by means of fictitions capital; End, that M ADMITTED & PARTNER in me. Firm probable expectation of his ability to pay them from the 1st January ultimo
3rd, that he has wilfully omitted to keep books
of account with intent to oorcenl the trae
state of bis affairs; 4th, that he has put
B. D. BASSOON & 06.
· Im 154 Hongkong, del February, 1876.
stadest of this diffoult language absolutely 2 051 Hongkong, 17th April, 1878. que examples to display the various appli-
cations and equivalents of different words which THE LONDON ISSUE-ANUE hare one general meening. Of these examples
THE Undersigned have entered into GU-this work contains more than five times as INCORPORATED BY HOTAL OHARERE
may su any other Dictionary bitherto pull son
any of bis creditors to undocmary expense: PARTNERSHIP from the FIRST DAY 6th, unjustifiable extravaganov; 6th, frivolously of JANUARY, 1876, in the Business of SHIP. defending an etion. Kir. Brarston then wat BROKENS at this Fort, nuder the style of
on to review the evidence taken in the case and MORRIE and RAY."
urged that there was nothing in the sonilnet of
the bankrant on account of which be abould
have big disebarge withheld or be otherwise Baby Buildings, Hongkong, pauished.
His Lordship naked Mr. Toller if he applied
for the bankrupt to be sent to prison.
Mr. Taller and be certainly did.
His Lordship said Mr. Algor had it in bis power to do what tạs Court could not, he oun Sorgive.
Mr. Tollor sali it was not fiú Mr. Algar's power to forgive either.
Pas decision of the Court was reservað.
The death le soupuuced from Berne of Hair Joseph Froi, the Swiss novelist,
Srd February, 1876,
A MORRIS, E.O, BAYA:
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TAKASIMA COLLIERŸ.
shed.
For prantial purposes the arrangement of
the ori la so complete, that a reference
to page cables a person who mader
stands English to communicato effectively
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⠀⠀ A.D. 1720,
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d
fodispensable to all Europeans residing in Policies at ourrent ratas, payable either hero, Chins, and to the natives themselves it en London, or at the principal Porte of Indis, plains subjects fally with which very few in deed of them are perfectly as jaunted Chins, and Australis, JARDINE, MATHESON AND Oo, ÁDENTA. parties resident in lingland and interested in BIRE DEPARTMENT.
Chits it cannot but he invalnsile occasionally. Folicies issued for long, ar abert periods at FOR SALE, Fresh TAZASIMA COAL, in
It comprises upwards of two thin and large, mrrent ra tagant m lots to auit Purchaserati
quarto pages... Largo, band. Weked, doubled-wterndð at 38: per. Toni Buall, at $0 per Toz,
Apply to
G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Road, and at East Polne. 1767 Hongkong, 4th December, 1875,
- TRUBNER & C., 30, PATERNOSTER HOW; W.HBELTS
DAILY PRESE" Orrick, Hongkong.
A discount of 20%, allowed.
LINE DEPARTMENT.
Polision issued for sunn. not exceeding £1,000,
on reasonable terms.
CHOLLIDAY, WISE & 0%) tt 1388 Hongkong 26th July: 1872.
#BAEHITADY RICHA
Thor, Mitobel, Master, will land for the above Fois, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
141 Hongkong, 1st February, 1876.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON), THE A1 Amerions Ship:
“BAMUDL G. REED,” White, Master, will load in the above Port, and will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOAN & Co, 140 Hoaglong 1st February, 1878. † VUOTOR NEW YORK.? THE AT American Skip THAZE." Wilkinson, Mester, will laid here and at When poe, and will have quisk deupatol as abore. For Freight, apply to
189 Hongkour, lat February, 1870.
KRUPES GERMAN WORKS
ESSEN
́SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA, PAO/FV PEIL,
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́ ́LANDSTEIN & Co.
- OM 1620 HODfrong, lit November, 1375. NOVENOW ON SALE
OUND YOLUME of the Ching Overland the transmission of Packete and Samples As some misapprehension cziste regarding
Ton Dollars
Apply at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong, 1st February, 1875,
general Information, that the Privilege of sand- uch articles through the post ut the tes of postage applicable to them is restricted to bona fide Trade Patterns.or Samples of Merchan dise. · Goods sent for Sale, or in execution of WING-KEE JUAL SHOP.
an order (however antall the quantity may be), THE Proprietor of Wives Shop begs to or any articles sent by one private individuat inform the public that his Shop has been to another which are not actually patterns of established since 1855, at Endicott's Lane and satuples, are not admissible. that he has always a great quantity of BEST COAL in store for Sale, Gentlemen or Bojp fansters wishing to patronise bim, are requested to apply at bie Shop A
11447 Hongkong, 23rd September, 1875.
NOTICE.
notice that lettere denpatobed from this Oscay The Postmaster at San Francisco bas_given (whether through the Fost Office, or ao con- signees lettere) by the United States Mail Packets, will not be, forwarded to any places.
Order to meet the wishes of the Maths Postage from America to each placea be prepaid
Community, the Chinese Issue of such
Paper has boen, from the commencement of the in, Amorisan Postage Stamps, but will be re-
Orins New Year, inaned DAILY instead of onto to its sosta
alternate days as before, a
Such letters should either be prepaid in both The Paper has been Established for nearly Hongkong and American Stamps as above, or
· Hongkong, Bhongbai, Cologne (Germany) ›
Twenty Yeara, sad in, as to Editorial Manage posted to an Agent in the United States. mont, under the Direction of a Woll Educated This notice chiefy applies to the following DESIBIURAGE,TAGES Chincas Gentlemen; gizon reliable commercial place, the American rates of Poutage to mbích
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WWWWWT. G. LINSTRAD;
1909 Hongkong, 15th November, 1874
Hongkong, 23rd February, 1874,
LETTERS, FAPEES. BOOKS,
ContaCenta, "Center" Honolula,AL peron 24 perá oz. Brasil, mingu, 255, 4 oz Fern, Chili; ko 28 # 02 - 10 perfor