ARNOLD ANDERSON, of Norway, and Sofas Hansen of Denmark, seamen, were charged this morning before Captain Thomsett with assaulting Caq-Bartels, an A. B., at Peter Smith's boarding house on the 24th instant. 11 appears the de fendants went at midnight on the 24th to com- plainant's room, Hansen challenging him to
THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JUNE 27, 1882.
fident of the unusual power of the splendid steamer he commanded is evidenced by his his owners in their London, office ne the 21st, Hankow wager that he would report himself to and this he would have been able to do had not his ship been detained for 64 hours in a fog at the Beacon Flats. No doubt the history of the Stirling's run will furnish much matter for the English journals, and they will be able to enlarge can sustain an average speed of over fifteen knots per hour for a thirty days' run, Stirling Castle teas ought to pay well, even on the high rate at which they were shipped, for the fame of the steamer is sure to advance the value of her cargo. Today's telegrams have already wreathed the Chaazee's erstwhile anxious looks with beaming
fore-topmast staysail; came to and sounded, 23 fathoms, muddy bottom. Steered N.E. by N. until 945 p.m., then furled upper very strong breezes and very dark and rain- came to by the wind, sounded, had 30 fa
ing hard. the lee beam, tried to wear ship, set the jib, At about 11.20 p.m. saw land on but before getting up before the wind, she struck the rocks and soon filled with water. She struck so after being aground about an hour, she did not thump so hard, the wind hauling more to the cast ward and getting lighter. We struck on the south west side of Video on the top of high water. At the tide left, the vessel headed off shore, we tried to land before daylight but could not find any place to do so. After daylight we got a few things out
Entimations.
ток KE E. COAL MERC 11 ANT, 18, WING SING LANE,, HONGKONG.
fight, pulling hin out of bed, striking him in the upon the exceptional excellence of a vessel that hand that we thought we should all he lost, but KEEPS on hand for Sale all kinds of STEAM
radiance.
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(FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT]
22nd June, 1882. Our fatle community has been seriously dis tucked during the last week by the brutal conduct of three lorcha captains in thrashing an unarmed Chinaman while lie was lying in bed, to sigh an extent that he has had a narrow escape from losing his life.
shore on a
COAL of the best quality, at moderate for Hire at a Reasonable Charge, either for rates; also has always Powerful Steam Launches special Purposes, Excursions, or Towing
Hongkong, 13th April, 1882.
CHIE NA M.
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Intimations.
WILLIAM DOLAN SAIL-MAKER & SHIP-CHANDLER,
22, PRAVA CENTRAL. OTTON DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS,
MANILA ROPE, AMERICAN OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS, &c., &c., &c. Hongkong, 1st May, 1882,
DE SOUZA & CO. STATIONERS,
gas warp, then launched the long boat GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, PRINTERBOOKBINDERN
and left the vessel. In the morning, the Chiynen passed and picked up all hands, consisting of twelve persons, who were brought on to Shang- hai. The vessel was partially insured.
Captain Wallace, of the steamer Chiyuen, which arrived here yesterday furnishes us with about 5 am, when about 2 miles S.E. of the the following report -On Saturday, June 17th, Island of Vide, passed a white painted boat
botlom
face, and seizing him by the throat. When cost- plainant went out into the street to look for a policeman, the defendants followed him, Hansen again striking him, this time on the nose, Ander- son also, giving him a pruch. The defendants had been consuming fire-water. The Magistrate fined them $5 each, or 14 days' hard labor. Shrik Ismail, 25, of Bombay, an unemployed seaman, was up before Captain Thomseit this morning charged with stealing 3 rupees and 23 cunts from the person of Mahomed Hossein, a fireman. According to the evidence of Hossein, he went yesterday at ro a.m. to an opium divan to see a friend, where defendant was on a bed
island, observat a vessel on shore, and ap asleep. He thought he would have a snoore
On proceeding to the north of the himself, and so lay down alongside ismail on the
parently wrecked. Having proceeded as near Mr. Stendeley, an Austrian, employed by the to the wreck as possible for the purpose of same bed. Waking up at midnight-evidently 1.M. Customs in the lighthouse department, who rendering assistance, saw a ship's longboat pull- from an opium-smoking debauch--he found his pocket cut, and 3 rupees and 23 cents which were of good service deservedly gained the high retain the captain, officers, and crew of the Ameri has by his exemplary conduct during to years ing towards the steamer, which proved to con in it vanished, as well as his beat-fellow. Suspect-putation he now enjoys in the department, for ing Ismail of being the individual who feloniously sobriety and good conduct, was unfortunately im-bound for space of tasten, from Sydney, and
can barque several his pocket from his garment, he gave him plicated in this unfortunate affair, the full particu- of Video the previous night at at o'clock. Hay Shanghai, having struck on the Island in charge upon meeting him in the street-Ismail Ears of which, including a highly exaggerated de- said he knew nothing whatever about Hossein's pocket and its contents, and that other men were
count of the ill-will felt by the Cantonese towards received them on board aml hoisted their the foreign part of the community, having already Courier.
hot on our davits, we proceeded to Shanghai. sleeping in the divan, all doubtless in the seventh appeared in the Mercury. heaven from the paradaisical feelings engendered by the opin smoke-Mak Aling, the keeper of the divan, said he saw Hossein and Ismail cone to his shop together yesterday morning. After smoking the crergising, health-giving drug he supplied, they both lay down on the same led to sleep off the ravishing effects. Ismail was the first to shake off the brain stupor produced by the opium, and he went away, previously paying wit ness four cents for sending him to paradise for a short time. Hossein, whe would appear to have indulged in a more extensive debauch than Ismail, did not wake up until later, and then he said he had been robbed. There was no one in the room save Ismail and Hossein. In answer The trial lested until 3 pan, and resulted in the lp Ismail, witness said there were other men in unanimous verdiet of not guilty. After pro- the shop, but not rear his (defendant's bednouncing which, the Consul General. Mr. Haas, Captain Themsett discharged Ismail, who is shaking Mr. Smerdeley cordially by the frand, doubtless by this time again in paradise. congratulated him on leaving the Coun with
CORRESPONDENCE.
[We do aut rerewardly endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this calamin.)
THE DRAINAGE DIFFICULTY, *Ta zur Entrek De : "LONGKONG TY LERAPH," SIK-Having a nose very sensitive to evil
Mr. Smerdeley was yesterday tried for his share in the assaut before the Austro-Hungarian Con- "THAMES-STREET INDUSTRIES," by Percy selar Court, held in the offices of HB.M.'s Con-Russell. This lustrated Pamphlet on Perfumery, slate by Mr. Haas, the acting Consub-tieneral &c, published at 6d, may be had gratis from any for Austro-Hungary, assisted ley Mr. Allen, the Chemist or dealer in perfumery in the World, or Vice-Consul, and Mr. Stevens, the U.S. Cunsul, JOHN GOSNELL, & Co., London,~[ADVE} :
E. the Thotai, the Chihsien, and another Chi nese official from the city being also present.
The Court opened at foam, and the evidence on both sides was strongly in favour of the, a¤× cused, all the witnesses agreeing that so far from taking any part in the assauth, Mr. Smerdeley had done his best to save the unfortunate Chinainan from the intemperate rage of his companions,
a stain on his name and with an unblemished character, assuring his that the Chinese magi- strates had expressed their hearty concurrence in the verdict and that the Tautai had expressed his intention of informing the Customs authorities that in his opinion Mr. Smerdeley's conduct had been blameless.. The Court, as well as the Chi- nese officials, who were present, adjourned at noon to a colation provided by the well known
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FOR MANILA, VIA AMON. THE Steamship
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
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CANTON DISTRICT.
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smells, and being necessarily much on the Prays, hospitality of Mr. Allen at the British Consulate.NOTICE is hereby given that the LATER. ACCOUNTANT, ARBRITRATOR, AND
I would draw your attention to the old grievance of the stinks from the sewers running into-the harbour at low water, and to suggest that until a more thorough and elaborate scheme be adopted to altogether take the sewage to a more distant outlet, or further into the harbour, temporary sliding sluice valves might be fitted to the sewer mouths in the Praya Wall. Such, if fitted with faced and ground air tight strips round the door, and kept against a fixed frame round the mouth of the sewer by a few light springs. or a huffer of India rubber, the door being attached to a feat (if necessary assisted by an air cushioning cylinder) to be acted or by the tide, so that the lower edge of the sluice door might always he, say six inches under water, the door of course rising mind falling the tide door touse think the obnoxious and ofen dangerous sinells from these open sewers would almost if not altogether disappear, for I netice it is only when the sewer mouth is above the surface of the water that these smells are troublesome.
Yours, &c.,
Hongkong, 27th June, 1882.
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SHANGHAI
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We notice that there are some fifty odel tons of coal mining machinery at the Associated Wharves intended for the mines up north. The material is to be transhipped shortly, either by a China Merchants Co.'s steamer or by a Chinese gunboat.
Before any actual benefit can be derived in relation to the late transactions with Corea some considerable time must clapse. The American treaty cannot possibly be signed before the winter, and it is probable the other nations will require a considerable time before all prelimi
marics are ratified.
Herr Travers, German Consul at Canton, ar rived from the south by the Peking yesterday, He left to-day for Japan by the Takasago Maria, ller Travers is travelling for his health. at the United States Consulate General this The wreck of the Dirigs, cargo, &c., were sold morning. The following are the prices the various portions of her realized. Hull, Tis. 75: 940 tons of coal, Tis. 70; longboat, Tis. 31; com passes,
Tis. 21.50; chronometers, Tis, 51, total 'Tis 248.50.
The Fayew, one of the China Merchants' steamers, which has been undergoing repairs and alteration of an extensive nature, is now nearly completed, and will soon take her trial trip.
We leam that H. E. Herr von Brandt, German Minister to China, arrived at Chefoo a few days age in the Harting, and has left with two inter preters for Corca.
TIENTSIN.
FROM OUR CORRESPONDENT,}
of the TAI-SHEK BARRIER BEACONS, has been replaced.
F. E. WOODRUFF, Commissioner of Customs. J. H. C. GUNTHER, Harbour Master.
Custom House, Canton, 26th June, 1882.
Entimations.
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June 17th, 188 2. Censor Chang Pei-hing memorialized on the 6th instant, for a railroad from here to Tung. chew and if necessary from Taku to bere, recom mending the acceptance of the Japanese tender which is 50 per cent, cheaper than others. Fie is a native of this, and, in consequence of his mother's death, is now acting as examiner of students here; he it was for whom our new Vice- Foy applied to be appointed to assist him in THE Undersigned has all kinds of House and Foreign affairs, for which he received a repri-Tship Co. all of and man. His brether is one of the Superintendents quantities at Moderate Prices. Strong and Com-
NOTICE.
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has Tins DAY Removed to No. 6, Peddar's Hill. All kinds of COMMISSION BUSINESS executed on the most reasonable terins. Special Agents in London and Sydney.
Balance Sheets drawn out; Books balanced
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Apply to
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37, Tung Man Lane,
Hongkong, 12th April, 1882.
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According to Chinese reports the Kaiping Coal Mines turn out at present between go to 120 tons of coal per day, of the same quality as those shipped and tried lately, but it is thought as soon as the new canal from the Pei-tang to the Pei-ho is finished, the godowns and wharf made, the out- turn will be from 200 to 250 tons per day. The bidden to be worked. What a pity! with the fine iron mines are by Li Hung.chang's order for SHIP, PORTRAIT AND MINIATURE machinery, &c., &c., and furnaces brought out and pnt up there, to lie idle, hundreds of thousands of tacks invested, and the only thing, too, which would make the Tong mine pay, whereas it is now a sinking fund, according to the Chinese
reports, of Tls. 400 a day.
The Wharfage dues collection by the Customs is worked very satisfactorily, and it is hoped that will take steps to have the road made at once, for as payments are made the Customs Taotai
both foreigner and Chinese are looking anxiously the hot weather will be very enjoyable. forward to see it done, as a good broad road in
Taotai Thotai Mr. Kien-tsung returned on the pain. The Chinese say here that both Admiral 15th instaut from Korea and is to leave for there
authority, thought they could express their ideas Ting and Ma Kien-tsung, upon Li Hung-chang's to the Koreans as plainly as they like, and say that China had exercised sovereignty. over Korea and that all political and foreign and Li Hung-chang; these expressions did affairs can only be concluded through China not seem to suit the Korean Government; therefore all arrangements about trade with China and the China Merchants S. N. Co. ronning Yamen has decided what reply they will send steamers have come to a standstill till the Tsun-le through Ma Kien-tsung, and the Ths. 1,500,000 capital subscribed by your Chinese neighbours in Corea will have to stand over too, Shanghai, with which to carry on trade with
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Mr. J. Haas, Consul for Austria, left for Ningpo by the Kianglean to-day (zoth inst.) to investigate the circumstances of the assault on a Chinese from heart disease; he had felt unwell for several, &c. Porcelain, Fans, Curios, Bristles,
On the 13th inst; the Tientsin Wu Yü-lan died war junk captain a few nights ago, in which an days, and at the last hour sent for Dr. Mackenzie, Austrian
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of the Americas baby the Fooksaug, the wreck here for about ten years, first Member of the was on her beam Board of War Court, then Superintendent of the ends and the Chinese fisherman were looting all Powder Works, and since 1879 Taotai of Tien- they could lay hands on. The auction of the tsin. wreck, chronometers &c., took place at the United States Consulate on the 22nd instant at 10 am.
Your copy of the United States Treaty with Last evening, the 19th instant, the No. 4 Com Chinese copies seen here; perhaps your contem- Korca seems to be a little different from some pany S. V. (Portuguese) had their first drill at
porary, the N.-C. Daily News, did not translate the Main Guard. The number present was 30; it right. It appears that H E. Li Hung-chang's and this may be looked on as a fair indication object has been in regard to this Korean Treaty that the new company will be assiduous in the to get some Foreign l'ower to recognize China's work they have undertaken, that is "defence in Sovereign right over Korea, fearing it case of need." The recruits were divided into away as Loochoo slipped away. That if the nay slip two squads, the first being drilled by Adjutant Korcan Goveniment protest, and the attention of Morrison, and the second by Sergeant Major Japan is drawn to it, will be overcome on Ma Meritt. The drill was a most satisfactory one, Kien-tsung's return to Korea-Mercury, and reflected credit on the members of the com- pany present.
Through the courtesy of Messrs. Adamson, Bell, and Co. the agents for the "Castle" line, wo
• Elle translated it from Shmm-paz, we are tuld.-E. J.M.]
Ang able to issue this afternoon as a Courier LOSS OF THE AMERICAN BARQUE
"DIRIGO,"
No, to QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL, HONGKONG. Hongkong, and June, 1882.
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necessity of carefully scaling such boxes with some recognisable seal, and of sending a chit- book or receipt with them. The omission of the latter precaution leaves a doubt as to whether
the
W. P. MOORE bugs to inform the Gentle. contents of the box ever reached the Post men of Hongkong and Visitors that he Office: the omission of the former, as to whether has reduced the price of Hair-Cutting to 50 cents.
part of them might not have been abstracted for the sake of the Postage Stamps. Having now in his employ three competent As. sistants who are always in attendance, he guar
RATES OF POSTAGE. antees to execute this class of work, in all its Letters, pero branches, with a perfection which cannot be ex-Post Cards, each celled in any part of the World.
Hair-Cutting....
Books, Patterns, and Commercial)
Papers, per 2 oz.................................. | Newspapers & Prices Current, each Registration Do.
Shampooing
Shaving
Trimming Beards
50 Cents.
...25 Cents.
.25 Cents. ..25 Cents.
MONTHLY CUSTOMERS TAKEN AT REDUCED
RATES.
RAZORS HOST CAREFULLY RE-SET,
Mr. Moore begs to recommend his GOGO SHAMPOO WASH
10 Cents.
3 Cents,
* Cente.
z Cents. 10 Cents. with return receipt...... 15 Cents. Commercial papers signify such papers 25, though written by hand, do not bear the charac ter of an actual or personal correspondence, such as invoices, deeds, copied is the same as for Books, music, &c. The charge all packets of and under 4 oz weight are charged 5 Cents. LETTERS FOR THE UNITED STATES BY SAILING SHIP.
When it is desired to forward letters to the United States by a sailing ship which is not noti-
to the public as unrivalled by any prepara tion ever produced for promoting the growth of the hair. The basis of this compound is made of scap root; the natives of the Philip. HIPPING FIRMS, INSURANCE COM-pine Islands never use anything else for fled as carrying a mail, it is only necessary to SHIPPIN
PANIES, COMMERCIAL HOUSES, and washing their hair; they are never found bald, Post the letters in the ordinary way, marked ADVERTISERS generally are informed that and it is quite common to see the females with with the name of the ship, and prepaid to cents arrangements have now been completed to issue hair from 5 to 6 feet long. By constantly using per half ounce au usual. The Post Office then daily in connection with all
this Shampoo Wash as directed, you will undertakes the duty of obtaining notice of depar ADVERTISEMENTS INSERTED IN THE
NEVER BE BALD.
ture and despatching the correspondence. It is "HONGKONG TELEGRAPH."
requested that the letters be posted if possible at least one day before the date fixed for sailing.
partment for erroneous replies to verbal enquiries, No responsibility can be accepted in this De- or to notes addressed to subordinate officers.
cially not be regarded as able to give career information. The Postal Guide alone is the Standard on all points on which such information may be required.
The proprietor offers the Wash to the public A SPECIAL ADVERTISEMENT SHEET. entirely confident that by its restorative pro.
FREE OF CHARGE.
perties it will without fail arrest decaying Telegraph, which has a guaranteed circulation of and cures all diseases of the scalp. It does not As the scale of charges in the Hongkong hair. It completely eradicates scurt, dandruf THREE HUNDRED COPIES. contain any poisonous drugs. By its cooling
perhaps the fastest long distance steamer afloat; ordinary weather till the 16th he loss of the MENTS. TRADE CIRCULARS and RE is fixed at an exceedingly low rate, the attention properties it allays the itching and fever of the The shroffs told off to sell Stamps should espe........
ada" a telegram received to the effect that the Stirling Castle was docked in London at 4 a.. yesterday. The successful termination of the The American barque Dirigo, of Boston, Caping DIRECTORS REPORTS, BOOKS, Stirling's brilliant run is matter for hearty con- tain Staples, 685 tons, left Sydney on May 7th, PAMPHLETS, BALL ROOM, and VISITING undertake all kinds of JOB PRINTING, Includ. gratulation both to the builers and navigators of bound to Shanghai, with a cargo of coals, with CARDS, PROSPECTUSES, DEBIT NOTES. for henceforward the Stirling Castle must be lowing is the Master's report
The fol- LABELS, PROGRAMMES of ENTERTAIN classed as equal if not superior to the Alaska or vessel. This day commenced with fresh breezes | PORTS, &c., &c. ------ the Orients particularly when it is taken into from 5.5. W., and cloudy weather with pass- consideration that she started from Hankow Ing showers Steered N.W. by N, and at drawing 25 feet of water, and travelled nearly 4 pm. furied up all light sails; at 7 pm. half the circumference of the globe in a took in spanker, and top gallant salls; at 8 filed month. That Captain Marshalf was con- I mainsail, ship roduced to topsalls, forosalle, and
at the lowest possible rates.
Accuracy and Best Workmanship guaranteed
"HONCRONG TELEGRAPH OFFICE, 6, Peddar's Hill, 1st March, 1881,
of Advertisers is directed to the many advantages scalp, which in the great cause of people losing offered by this journal as a General Advertising their hair. Medium, and the support of the Mercantile com Mr. MOORE has succeeded in being able to munity and the publle generally is respectfully put this wash up in bottles without allowing it to solicited.
ferment, and he will guarantee it to keep any Hongkong, tet April, 1882.
| length of time in any climate.
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