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MOROAK feeling assured that the high sober and rational than a Republic, A SHORTatory from life: An Impresssario once reserve placed on this valuable racer | Doubtless it is the grand old Monarchy approached a Mule, and offered him advantage would not be reached, and wishing to for which she is, sighing. So the san cus terms to become a prima donna. "Alas!! save time. Rufus, a big chesnut with a of SAINT LOUIS, who is shooting pigeons at quoth the Mule with a sigh, that is an im NVITE INSPECTION OF A WELL fiddle head and a temper, provoked a Gorice (such is the winter occupation of possibility, for though I have an ear for music, But you can my voice is andly attuned." slight opposition between Mr. KENNEDY the King)," begins to furbish up the old kick" inquired the Impressario. "At kicking,” and the Portuguese Consul-General, the white flag once more. Hope, as we know, admitted the Mule, “I am positively peerless." last named staying longest and securing springs eternal in the human breast. Pre-Then," exclaimed the Impressario, "you have the treasure for the famous cavalry of tenders, like other people, never are but the highest qualification of a prima donna. Macao at the modest outlay of $18. This always to be blest. The child of miracle, Consider yourself engaged."
will eventually his hands. He has leisure for visions, FREDERICK SIMSON, seaman, a native of Ger
many, remanded from yesterday on a charge childs laced a Bravallan loan of $20,000,000 cost. After he has run away with several and opportunity for dreams. He may of obtaining $62 and one box of tea from Messrs. in Europe at 6g cents on the dollar. From all of the Macao policemen, and broken have heard himself called, perhaps thrice, Wing Kee & Co, with intent to defraud, was up that can be gained of the financial condition of a few necks and legs; his real value will to the throne of France. To a man before Mr. Thomsett this morning. James Brazil, the bondholders will probably soon be in be more easily appraised. Domino Noir, in this frame of mind what signify the Budge, chief steward of the British yacht the anything but desirable situation of the Khe- shaped into a showy hack, was bought in manoeuvres of party, and the counsels of | Afarchesa, stated that he received a letter from dive's creditors. at 845. The Infant and Little Warlock political expediency? Why was he born Mr. Wing Kee informing him that the prisoner The above work published at the Office
figured on the catalogue, but Mr. MURKAY after the death of his father if it were not had received the money and tea in his name. THE protest raised by Mr. Coxon against Cutty of this Paper, contains a Directory for the Ports in the large portion of Asia comprised be-IVORY BACK HAIR BRUSHES could not harden his heart, so they were that, in default of achieving greatness, he Prisoner, who admitted receiving the money, and Sark, winner of the Ambassador Cup on Satur withdrawn, and the flying chesnut will was to have greatness thrust upon him? said he had gambled it away, was sentenced to day last, was, we believe, not entertained by the Stewards the Race Fund; A com tween Penang, In the Straits Settlements, and the
show his paces to the fair dames of the To be sure, the Immediate effect of Prince three months' hard faborg forent chei Kolaint, lodged by the same gentleman against Northern Chinese Parts, including Wladiwostock,
Holy City during the coming summer. NAPOLEON's entertaining placard has been CHAN AHOL, che of the unemployed division, was Mr.Brands for "pulling" Scotch Reel in the Formosa; the Treaty Ports of China and Japan; the Philippine Islands; the British Colony of ATKINSON'S, HENDRIE'S, AND LUBIN'S The well shaped Silverstreak was a bar to cause a strong and even violent move-charged at the Police Court this morning with same race, was over-ruled. It is rumoured that Hongkong; and the Portuguese Colony of Macao.
gain to Mr. FALCONza at 846, as he should ment against all the rival dynasties who stealing a watch from Mahomed Ahmed at the the nextact of this comedy-drama will be played The work will also contain the Principal Treaties
be a good weight carrier and has all the agree only in hatred of the Republic. But races. The complainant stated that during the in the Supreme Court We shall have some between European countries, and the United
makings of a first class hack. mai these are the suggestions of worldly pru- excitement of one of the races the prisoner thing to say about Mr. Coxon's protest and com- States and the countries East of the Straits; in-
The race ponies Highland Fling, Ghillledence. The Count of CHAMBORD looks snapped his watch and chain and was in the plaints in our next Issue cluding the New Treaties between
CHEMISTS, DRUGGISTS Callum and Scotch Reel failed to reach higher, and occasionally, like the Thracian act of running away when he was collared. Ahoi denied the charge, and Mr. Wodehouse their reserves, the powerful griffin Scottish philosopher, falls into the ditch.
gave him the option of finding two securities of Chief, after
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at $15 and the good looking Esperance at $21 were the next purchases, and then the racing-like dun, Gil Blas (who covered.
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a mile and a half at Shanghai in 3-173), Mr. Gladstone has left Cannes for England. was led into the magic circle, Racing
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PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS.
In the San Francisco Chronitis to be believed the internal dissensions in France seem to excite the liveliest interest and apparent gratification in The House of Commons has resumed the England. The British diplomatists look on the debate on the address in reply to the royal citement raised by " Plan Plon's pronuncia speech. An amendment of Mr. Parnell's demento as a diversion in their favor, under cover nouncing the tyrannical exercise of the Crimes of which they may carry out their schemes in Act has been negatived.
Egypt without fear of French interference, There is little question that their plans will be success ful, for France has all she can look after at home. The best English critics, however, scout the idea that a change in Ministry can imperil the stability of the French republic, especially when the Ministry, as in this case, is one of the weakest
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The Secretary of State for War has refused to arrange a date for the discussion of the motion of Sir Stafford Northcote challenging the policy
of the Government.
February 28th.
THE IRISH CONSPIRACY. Two arrests have been made in New York and Paris in compliance with the demands of the British Government in connection with the Irish, conspiracy.
THE TREATY OF WASHINGTON, Both Houses of the United States Congress have jointly abrogated the fishery clauses in the Treaty of Washington.
LOCAL AND GENERAL!
ROMANO at the extremely low figure of $34-which about represents the amount expended in doctoring "Gil" during the past two months. Wild Fang excited some competition, but he also was returned to his old quarters, all Mr. CRAWFORD'S eloquence failing to elicit an advance on the owner's bid of $200. Mr. KENNEDY, was again to the fore for Rob. Roy, his final bid of Big scaring, off all com- petitors. There was some merriment exhibited when Maleriado was led into the ring, and when the market value of that noble steed was gradually raised from three. TO SUBSCRIBERS.
to thirty one dollars, Mr. Consul General Arrangements have been made to publish employed in Steamers making short voyages The Hongkong Telegraph daily at 4 PM. Sub LOUREIRO becoming the owner of the black scribers in the central districts who do not receive at the last named figure, it was not sur- their copies before FIVE O'CLOCK will oblige byprising that the gossips of the town made at once communicating with the Manager,
merry over the amusing episode. It is only fair to the Consul General: to say that he stood the chaff wonderfully well,ir is stated that the native Christians of Mada probably satisfied that he had secured gascar during the last ten years have given for the Dragoon Cavalry" of his native 1,000,000 towards the spread of the Gospel Hongkong, Thursday, March 1, 1883.
city a wonderfully cheap charger. Another
Vanity Fair says that a Colonel in the Guards, candidate for the Sugar Refinery, and who was under fire for just five minutes, has got Messrs. Lang, Crawford & Co., held their then Bothwell, Darnley, Dragle Bower, for it the Order of the Bath, a Turkish Order, annual public auction of race-ponies op- Cutty Sark and Strathisla failed to reach and the English and Egyptian war medals. posite the City Hall yesterday afternoon, their reserves. Mr. JNO. J. FRANCIS, with a large attendance of the a keen eye to quality, was fortunate in secur- general public, but very few buyers.ing that accomplished jumper The Leader dealing with almost every branch of sport The catalogue was a rather lengthy for eleven dollars. The white faced dun
including RACING, CRICKET,
one, comprising no fewer than 42 lots, a is still a young pony, and although ATHLETICS, AQUATICS,
very small proportion of which, however, not altogether free from suspicion, behind, changed hands. The racing element was he might easily be made available for good well represented, but beyond critically service for years to come. As Mr. FRANCIS surveying the various animals as they is no doubt anxious to know the antecedents were led up in front of the auctioneer's and past history of his eleven dollars in- temporary rostrum, took no active share vestment, we may state that The Leader in in the proceedings.
his youthful days covered six furlongs in 1.33, and beat First Violin by a headinEmile trial, in what was then considered Impossible time... He further distinguished himself by Jumping over a high wall, landing in the Robinson Road come half dozen yards be neath, without Injuring himself in the least,
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The first let led into the ring was Mr. Kazoor's Derby pony, the one-eyed Cob- nut. Started at $6 the bidding slowly rose to $45, at which ridiculous figure this very useful pony was knocked down to his old pilot, Mr. C. H. HUTCHINGs. The speedy
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ON the strength of a petition of the Berlin Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals the po- lice of that capital will henceforth prohibit all public performances of tamers of lions and other
wild animals,
PROFESSOR Tyndall says that men and women existed on this earth 50,000,000 years before the date of Adam and Eve. We wonder how the great scientist managed to fix the number of years with such precision!
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THE editor of the Crosby County Clarion and Farmer's Vindicator thought he would double his circulation by promising to publish biographi cal sketches of his patrons. Some of the patrona liked the idea very much and took several hundred copies to send to their friends, but the majority of the patrons, who had been indicted in other States before they came to Texas, paid as high as $20 to have their biographical sketches suppressed. The plan worked like a chasm, and the editor, from comparative poverty; has soared up to positive affluence, puigă
Coon story a bold of the celebrated actress Dejazet, whose memory has lately been revived by the restoration of her name to her old theatre. Soon after the first production of “M, Garat" she went on the road. At Dijon she was visited by two ladies who wanted to ask her if the pleon
one which two maiden ladies could with propriety witness. She assured them that the piece was quite inoffensive, but they still kept up For their questions. At last she assumed an air of THE Jury List for 1883 appears in a Government confidence and said in a low, solemn tone: Gaselle Extraordinary published yesterday."Now, I'll tell you everything. I usually play certainly a most extraordinary document.without any clothes on, bet to-night, on account We should really like to know what is the pre-ofyour scruples, I will keeponmy stockings.” The sumed qualification, for a special juror. Is it spinsters fed. social status ? Is it marcantile standing ?: Or
are special attributes requisite ?. In the list of MESDAMES LEWIS and Manskey made their ape common jurors we observe the names of a nuth-pearance before Mr. Wodehouse this morni ber of gentlemen of good social standing and ing, the former as defendant, the Istter as posillon, who have lived in Hongkong for many complainant. The cause of complaint was an years. In the special Jury list we notice the alleged assault, and arose in the following peculia names of certain persons who have neither social manner Lewis has been suffering for position, commercial influence or long residence month past from pains in the arm, and Madden to justify thele selection. At least a dozen com- mon Jurors have good grounds for complaint.
anakey, has been acting at her guide and més. dical attendant, the ladies being almost next dolg wafaeighbours. During the time Mrs. Manskey has PROFESSOR, HABELMAYER, the 'celebrated illu- {been doing the amiable in the nursing line, Mra. sienist, whose attractive entertainment has drawn | Lewis felt that her husband's affections vero no, crowded houses in all ports of the world, and logger centred on her, but were transferred to who has just concluded a most successful tour the nurse, which made her jealous, and caused of the Australian colonies, arrived from Bangkok her to kick up the rumpus complained of His this morning by the steamship Easington, The Worship, ever ready to look kindly and merd i Professor has not yet completed his arrangements fully, from hit, seat on the beach, on the hastyl for a Hongkong campaign, but no doubt we shall and probably partly justifiable act of lovely wo be able in a day or two to announce particulars man in a jealous tantrum, merely bound Mrs. of his opening performance. Judging from the Lewis over, la, personal security, to behave likes press opinions we should imagine that Professor a lady for the space of a month. ⠀ Haselmayer stands quite at the top of the tree
amongst modem prestidigitateurs, The Pro- fessor is assisted in his performances by Madame papers, sports singular accident which Hastimayer, a lady whose varied accomplistic in the Caledonian Canal (Scotland) menta attracted a great deal of attention in a considerable mess Five gates are required
Australia,
few weeks agg, sind which will stop the traffic for
GARAJEVA to sustain the pressure of water between Loch Dr. W. RAMSEY, a well known English scientiat, EVERY admirer of Gladstone, says the San Dich and Loch Ness, and the steamer Rockabili has recently called attention to the fact that the Francisco Chronicle, will be glad to hear of the from Inverness to Glasgow, was between the lower the specific gravity of a gas the less oder benefit which he has experienced by his vacation second and third locks, when too much stes has, and this we find confirmed in the case of at Cannes. Despite his infirmities of temper he was put on, and she came into contact with the third lock, smashing it completely. The violence elementary gates by chlorine, which alone is English Premier is a statesman almost without odorous, while its specific gravity (35.5) is more equal in Europe, and his serious dissbility at of the collision caused the steamer to recoll on the
ava way and suddei than double that of oxygen (16) or nitrogen (14) this time would be a bad blow for England, second lock, which also
He would leave his party as much without pose the water from the upper lock, which runed
mer and the sides of the canal. tippling city, in Europe. A bottle of common lieutenants not one has his grasp of pubile. to
out four feet. The passengers, GENEVA has the reputation of being the worst head as did Beaconsfeld, for of all his down over brandy can be had for 20 cents, and the average affairs or his executive ability. He was subjected most of whom were asleep at the time, rushed on liquor bill per capita is as high as 850 a year, to the severest criticism during the Irish troubles [deck After breakfast the Geneva storekeeper, takes a and the Egyptian campaign, but in both cases glass of cognac "to brighten him up," towards he acquitted himself with credit in a role more. noon a nip of absinthe or vermouth to give an difficult than his predecessor was aver called appetite," and at about 4 another to stimulate." upon to assume. Only in the next A bottle of wine goes with dinner and supper, the great qualities of the Prem
nightcap closes the day, and a petit verre of cognac after each. A appreciated. We are too near
historical perspec political fealing to admit
is Printed on a superior quality of Paper Amethyst, as handsome a racer as one would An animal with such varied accomplish with a NEW FOUNT of TYPE, specially ordered for the work, from THE PATENT TYPE wish to own, but bearing plainly defined ments-The Leader is very quiet, Has FOUNDING COMPANY, Red Lisa Square, marks of unsoundness, was returned at the been broken to harness and alde Holborn, London, and bound in a fashion magnificent sum of $13, and the flying Black-Baddle and is a really fine fencer- unsurpassed by any work of the kind ever bird, once leading favorite for the last must be considered "a "cumthaw at published in the FAR EAST.
Shanghai Griffins, became the property of eleven dollars. The Immortal Buggins the burly proprietor of the Horse Re-excited some competition, Mr. S. HUGHES pository at the modest outlay of six conquering at last with his final bid of dollars. Peanut, a good looking bay that 834. The winner of the Brokers' Cup finished second to Opalin the Valley Stakes, Skadaddler, was knocked down a great was so badly lame that the hammer fell at bargain for 938 to a well known Manila 87, Mr. Kaniny being the purchaser, and sportsman, and the whilom bearer of as we stated the other day the Clyde ship-build- Hickory being withdrawn, the fast trotter the blue and silver" should make ing trade for the past year has exceeded that of Nebuchadnezzar, another of the subscrip- prominent show against the racers any other year. Altogether 29: vessels, with tion griffins, was secured by the same of the Philippines in the magenta and an aggregate tonnago of $91,934 tons, were buyer for twenty dollars, "Mr, TASMAN's white striped jacket of Don ENRIQUE launched in 1882, against 261 vessels of 141,032 tous in 1881, The use of steel in ship-building contingent were the next on the catalogus, Another, Manila investor plunged desperateadily growing in favor alike with ship and they also realised miserable prices. ately on The Dromedary, his last bid of busiders and owners. In 1879 the ton Mr. S. J. DANAT became the owner of Dutch $20 proving a crusher to a Chinese teel-bulit vessels was only 18,000; la Oven at $41-cheap enough certainly, opponent, whose practical eye had mea- yet if this pony were bought for hacking sured the big one as a suitable can- purposes, we question the wisdom of the didate for the Canton sausage market selection, as the formation of Dutch Oven's Guardsman at 831 was given away to Mr. hind legs renders him anything but a KEDY, the last two lots, Grenade (615) safe nag for an indifferent. rider. The and Kelpie (89), being also coarse Derwent, a regular man-eater and cheap to the same buyer also unsound, was no great catch at $24. but the sturdy dun Zagazig was a bargain. ALL things
work together
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the statesman's work and sims,
A GERMAN physician who left among his papers BOILE clusions he had arrived experience of more than these notes he care
of in third of the illness of the pati
vice were
loss to 42,000 tons, in 1881 10:06,609, and in hot only against his own 1882 the steel vessels numbered 60, with an aggregate tonnage of 108,254 tons
A NEW Govèmor has been appointed for the French Fenal Colony of Noumes in the South, Seas, who has reformed its management on a I plan which affords a rational hope of the rech Tutë.
Instead of working the men tion of criminals - ain chain-gangs without reward for their exertions, kantis plor any hops except escape, he proposes to allow them grants ofland upon proef faithfu Şand eventually to permit them to cha
names, so that, there may tingulah them from bonest'
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