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5-APRIL 19, 1866

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Owners

THE

P.&O. 8. N, Steam Co

D. Sasson Bons and Co

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L. Marquez

Callao Early

Jardine, Matheson & Co Jardine, Matheşan & Co. Augustine Board and Co

P. Framieo Cats and Co Captain Lewas

Jardine, Matheson, & Co

David Sassou, 8

& Co

Jardine, Matheson & Co

Dent and Co

TO GREAT BRITAIN,

H APRIL, 1866.

SHANGHAE.

CHINA

VOL. XXII. No. 1106..

Tealbe.

Silk bla..

933,800

687,660

946,300

1,126,309

864,500

(from "H.kow), $8,000

Le South, (do.), 1,089,900

297

: 95400

: 1,181,400

909,600

28

Nicholson

. 1,132,800

746,800

(from Hankow), 612,400,

th, do,, 2,095,800

1.

ger,

605,900"-

. 868,500

gett..

=INB,".

. 1,018,300

8/2,800

(from Hankaw) #78,500

dr.,

OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified that, ut further orders, the Evening Mail, China Mail and Overland Chinat Buil will be the official mediums of all Notifications proceeding from Her Britannic Majesty's Consulate at Canton,

British Consulate,

Canton, April 16, 1866.

D. B. ROBERTSON, Consul.

Shipping Intelligence.

ARRIVALS.

952.100

869,500

Date

VANDED, A

Fean & RIG

CAPTAIN Tox

FROM

ПЕРАК TCBRS

CAROU

057,500

319,600

Apr

#.kong.

731,300

from Hankow),

13,900

eleou, (do.),

550,000

■IBER.

234,300

909,500

(lest Oct. 1)

272

-, (rom 'kow), 1,031,400

,

20 Laudon

3. str. 700 Byrne Hue

21 Corea

31 Yesro

B. tr. 648 Russelt |B, str. 732 Cairns

Fiery Cross

21 Verena

St. xh. 550 Polaki

Apr. 174eactal Tienteis., Apr. 1:Cotton *Pahchau, &c. Apr. 18toneral

B. sh. 689 Robinson Rangoon Mar. 17 Rice

21 Y. Lochinvar . eb. 744 Brunton

2D, Gunadhur. sh.,590 Stratton Rangoon 13 Jatoes afiller. r. 352 Waterson

23 Fanlight

23 Luzon

1,380,300 1,007,100 627,740 778,600

· 171

23 Constance

23 Atlantic

23 China J

16

Castle, (C. (l'kow) M48.200

the Ocean,

299,400

1,341,200

918,400

375,100

(from Kiukiang), 449,200

88

holson

fred,.

cd,

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uebec,

Cochin,

883,400

76

923,600

1,278,800

1,058,900

860,800 $44,400

959,500

845,500

129,9000

layo holeie,

495,400

. 1,438,200

1,16580

.1,243,200

895,100

26),600

ny ary.

hepherd,

ST.

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Hubley,

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48,766,800 1,167

JAPAN.

317,300

87

hine, t)n)

193,300

312,500

39,300

1,812,200

TOTAL.

Tes lba. Silk lbs. A65-66, in 135 vessels, 110,067,100 €0,#28 364-65, in lut vessels, 114,149,200 × 37,890

Degrease, Increase,

4,076,100

23,429

zu, Fifteen Spanish Dollerz, Six Months, payable in advance. Salcriptions will be

be given a month before the expiry of the

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Jams 700 Multer

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 26TH APRIL, 1866.

duties to be imposed, when to quote one instance of a gigantic squeere, it has boen stated that as much as Tla: 88 has been le- vied on the sale of 100 tons of coal, whereas the tax according to trenty regulations Cont or about

Tls. 5 on is 5 per

In one instance a the hundred tons. warrant from Soochow was executed, in the body of which was the character (1), barbarian," which has been ex- pressly proscribed by the terms of the trea ty; from this it would appear that proper supervision is not exercised in the zigning of these warrants.

MAIL.

PRICE, $15 PER ANNUM.

We have learnt on trustworthy authority that two Chinese coolis-crimps from Macao were recently apprehended by the Magis trate of the Tien-pak District (on the West Coast), who brought them to trial, and, on convicting them of the crime of kidnap ping, put them summarily to death.

It cannot be doubted that Bure are nam.

in a commercial point of view, for the great stated that the cotton umbrellas which the past week; the dust is quite terrible; it obstacle, which, it is urged by some, stands used to be issued to the different offices ingets into ones eyes, and follows as every in the way of a favourable issue, namely the Garrison, for the use of underlies dc.where from the office to the dining table; that the Chinese will not adopt the new have been "disallowed," and ordered tooh! for a "Municipal Council" and- currency, is, when fairly looked at a very be discontinued When it is known that water carts. visionary one. The tribe of shroffs, com-

the total cost of all these Garrison am- pradores, et hoc genus omne, who thrive and brellas was only about twelve shillings, it fatten on the exchange "pidgins" arising can be only "Leating the wind" to expect from theé present cumbrous and delightfully that any sense or feeling is exercised in the primitive currency, and the dearth of management of our troops here. The only coins which are absolute representatives bright spot in the intare is the fact that of component parts of a dollar, will no doubt some of the Caylou Rifles are to be sent here, exert their utmost endeavours to preju which will relieve the 20th Regiment of dige Chinese traders in the interior, against most of the night duty, which is very trying bers of vessels on the West Coast with for- eigners.on board, engaged in this detesta- From Nanking we hear that the Kenugan receiving British dollars; but Chinese mer- to European troops here.

His Excellency the Governor returned ble traffic, which, although there is every province has been visited with heavy storma chants are as eager to sell, as foreign mer-

reason to believe that the Governor of Ma of wind and rain, accompanied with light chants to buy, especially when the exorbi- from a visit to Mrs on Tuesday last in

cao is active in his endeavours to check ning; during one of which, a powder bout tant prices paid the Ten traders is taken the "Coromandel" accompanied by Admiral the evil, atill exists to an extent which the at the river was blown up killing the suberinto consideration, and the evident delight King; this is the first visit Sir Richard has Portuguese authorities are, perhaps, littla dinate Mandarin in charge, and twenty one with which they must contemplate the

mate to the ancient city, and the best of aware of. At all events, we would urge of the crew; thirteen other boats who were competition for the purchase of new season the weather would make him draw a con- them in the name of humanity to use the between Macao with its refresh most strenuous exertions to put an end to close to the boat containing the powder teas which proves such a lucrative game trast were also destroyed and their crews drown for themselves. If merchants will only ing breezos and cool walks, and the this state of affairs, and to watch the me od or killed on the spot.

make a stand, and steadily refuse to pay for dusty, stifling streets of Victoria. All duethod by which the coolie establishments are pervision to the obvervange of Regulationa any teas, silks or other punce in any honours were paid to His Excellency on supplied, rather than to confine thefr su- other currency than the new dallars, the landing, and the courtesy of Governor which come only ex post facto into opera resciving them will become a necessity, and Amaral, who had provided a residence for tion. It is satisfactory, however, to find when the Chinese find that those suspicions his guests, will have made a favourable im- that the crimps do not always get off with iapanity, and it may be hoped that the fate little specimens of innovation are of stand- prossion.

of the two miscreants, who have been execut- and weight and valub, and that they can put faith in the integrity of the assay and

ed will prove a warning to their numerous comrades. coinage, there cannot, we imagine, be any doubt but that any other little prejudices which may be entertained will soon be over. come. The astonishing way in which the large batches of ten cents pieces which were issued were absorbed, is a fair angury for the success of the new dollar. It is to be hoped that the colony will also soon be fa vored with the issue of half and quarter dol- lars, which are sadly wanted for small

every day payments,

.

A serious case of highway robbery, which has been commented as in our Evening issue, took place a few days ago; a gentleman, the naturalist attached to H. M. S. Rifleman, AMONGST the serious questions which im- was knocked down in Taipingshan and rub-paratively demand the attention of our au- his watch and purse. We are not thorities, whether it he considered from 3 bed inclined to attribute this to any particular religious or secular point of view is that of influx of Canton thieves, or to any percep tible increase of crime in the Colony, as the gentleman was a stranget, and was walking in a part of the town, to which no one "posted" as to localities, would go, without keeping his eyes and his stick, pretty wel about him.

missionary labour in the East. In former issues of this paper, our renders will revol lect that on account of certain ruinarks made by us on the illjudged way in which promiscuous labourers were selected to work in a field, which as Christians we consider is the noblest in which the talents of ci- We are happy to say that there were only tilized individuals can be employed, there throe candidates for the "whipping post" on Bonham strand last Monday, which shows that cases of robbery with violence, for which only can flogging be awarded, must be gradually decreasing; for when the ordinance was first put in force, some twenty or thirty were flogged every month.

The Niugpo races come off on the 30th instant, and following days. The Anglo- Chinese contingent has been slightly ro- daved. Minorials have been sent to the Taotai of the province, appealing against the burdensome taxation, which has result od in a reduction of one per cent.

The state of trade at Tientsin seems most Merrion Imperialen satisfactory; it appears that during the last two years trade has nearly doubled; Ts, 13,597,353, worth of goods having passed through the port during the year 1885-66, The discussion upon the Customs tariff has heen commenced in official quarters in Ja. pan; from all accounts matters seem to be going on swimmingly, and the arrangements making will be most favourable to commerce. From Osaca, we hear that the terms offered to Prince Choshiu by the Tycoon, are, that Tenders are advertised for in the Gov- he should forfeit 100,000 kokus, and should ernment Gazette, for the erection of a ban-

arose a controversy as to the characters of bo rusticated" for a time; for how long does galost Kowloon. This from all accounts

certain parsons whom it was asserted by not appear. The third stipulation is that his is a scheme of Sir RICHARD MCDONNELL'S son is to go into retirement for life; this for providing a sort of sanatarium for the

our opponent we had pointed out by our description; without again referring is a very peculiar mode of punishment, but civil servants of the local government, on a very useful one for the Tycoon; who thus the Kowloon concession; the bungalow is

to this correspondence, further than to guts rid of a troublesome vassal for a time, to be built on the most elevated part of

advert to the needless offence taken, it is certainly worth while to exaune and of his successor for life, for we imagine the peninsula; and, as it will be open

A European, formerly in the dockyard into the practical working of the sys- that although Choshiu's son willdominally to the influence of the south west mon- be prince of the territory, this "going into soon during the hot months, and is at police, was sentenced at the last Sessions to tem (or systems) which now furnishes the three years imprisonment, and 160 lashes staff of Lebarara by whose efforts our home: retirement," means that he is to have no a long distance from the ancient Chinese

for drugging and robbing a Chincze female; sonieties trust in time to accomplish the graves, and paddy fields, which make the official position or influence at Yeddo.

the latter part of the penalty has not yet herculean task of evangelizing China.

In A private belonging to the 20th Regiment part occupied by the troops so unhealthy been inflicted, the general feeling being that this enquiry we trust to receive from the committed suicide at Yokohama, probably there is every prospect of the scheme an-

the Ordinance was formed principally for missionary body at large a certain amount from the effects of delirium treinens; a ver- swering the benevolent design of its pro- dict of "temporary insanity" was returned.jector; at any rate it is to be hoped that it the unishment of Chinese highway robbers, of fair consideration. Like those of every As regards amusements, the military seem may prove more successful than the sanata-auda petition is being got up on the ground other public body the acts of missionaries are to have been making themselves particu- rium at the Peak the projectors and that it was never intended tilata Eu quite open to public comment and criticism. larly useful; from the Japan Herald we find builders of which might have taken the ropean should be publicly flogged, which Those who sincerely believe that the grand that field days, balls and musical parties trouble to discover that the range of the might have a very doubtful moral effect object of spreading civilization and chris- tianity, is the whole and sole end of imis- have followed each otherin quick succession, thermoincter is infinitely greater there, than upon the Chinese

The departure of the 9th and 11th Regi-sionary labour, will we doubt not, welcome all of which claim the military for their down in the city, and therefore decidedly

will put an end to the series of amateur enquiry in any form. Where errors can be originators or promoters. Great regret is more trying to the constitution.

The military affairs of the colony seem to theatrical performances which have enliven pointed out, they will gladly admited expressed in the local papers at the loss the settlement will sustain in the departure of be now in a fair way of undergoing a searched the last few months. The spirit and endeavour to rectify them, and losing sight the 20th; we can however assure our ing investigation in the House of Commons, energy which has characterised these gone of individual crotchets will do their best to friends in Yokohama that the 9th will fully and cambrous and circumlocutory as Bri.rous efforts for the amusement of the pub-forward the end for which they have left sustain the credit of the service, and will tish House of Commons legislation often is, lic, reflect great credit on the esprit de corps home and friends, to preach the gospel in a do their utmost to keep the fun alive where and frequent as are the instances in which of the two regiments, and the prompt way pagan country. ever they go.

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HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 28TH APRIL, 1866.

DEATHS.

SACTION W. BECK, Chief Male, unemployed, aged 40 years

periales.

The Japanese implicated in the murder of a French sailor, have been all aentenced

...

Without therefore entering into the

of officialdon, manage to pull through," by the amateurs of the Princess Royal, came qustion of the adaptability or talent of after committing egregious blunders, there forward to help their comrades, is a very individuals in this wide spread field of to different degrees of punishment, the are some things which stir the hearts of pleasant proof of the entiente cordiale sub-labour, we will proceed to the enquiry principal in the crime being beheaded; in every member ou both sides of the House, sisting between the two branches of the scr-whether Firstly, the history of the world at large, and of civilized Europe in particu-. anotherportion of our columns will be found whether ministerial or opposition, and this vice.

M. DU CHESNE the Consul for France lar, justifies expectations of striking results May next-Civil sanitarium at Kowloon the sentences passed in each case, The subject is one of them: we all remember

Military affairs Visit of the Gover Japanese authorities seem to have acted the indignant ory of the nation, half in an left Hongkong to-day; without entlogis-froad the prosunt system of missionary.co- nor to Macao Highway robbery-The rather hastily in this matter, in their appa ger half in sorrow, where the sufferings of ing his character as a gentloan and an vietis. Secondly, whether these societies shipping report-Theatricals-Departurerent eagerness to show their desire to pun- our brave soldiers in the Crimean war, caueofficial, we leave it to all those who came in tako proper care to carry out their arrived of French ConsulThe Messageries Im-ish the offenders; for it appears that theed by the utter break down of our military contact with him, to bear witness to the intentions. Thirdly, whether the mode of murdered sailor gave great provocation to system, and the incompetency of meu in affability and courtesy which he invariably action imposed upon their agents is likely At the Civil Fospital, Hongkong, on the 22 April By the Aden we have, dates from Shanghai the natives, as he was intoxicated, and authority, were brought home to almost displayed in both relations, and to the very to be attended with the fullest measure of

efficient manner in which he represented every hearth and home in the Kingdom; His Imperial Majesty in Hongkong. to the 22nd, and Yokohama to the 17th very violent. instant. A proposition has been brought The most important item of local news and we also call to memory the benefite

A serious couplaint has been made by Mr forward at the annual meeting of the Land is the fact that the mint is to be opened which have since accrued both to the cm- rentors of the former settlement, to the on the 7th of May next; by the govern- ciency, and comfort of the British soldier: FIXTOCK, H.B.M.'s Consul at Ningyo, as to the treatment which he and his wife receiv- THE ANGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR for effect that the Municipal Council should be ment notification on the subject which ap which may be attributed to the reformad on board the Messageries Imperiales

1866, published by A, SHORTER & Co.

empowered to prevent arrests being made pears in another part of our columns, ft ap- which took place, and which eventually, steamer Cambodge. The facts of the case Price, $1.

in the sutalement by others than the Muni- pears that "dollars of all kinds, Sycee, before the close of the Russian War, made cipal police; and that the Council should Bar Silver and Bullion" will be received our array the finest and best equipped that seem to be briefly, that on the passage to sionary to be gifted with the zeal, discretion, Singapore Mr FITTOCK. requested that his and talent which his friends would assign also have power to prevent the squesing for coinage into British dollars free of seig- the world ever saw. We can never expect wife might be allowed to have a be made to him; that our remarks apply to labour which Chinese subjects resident in the fo- norage, for the period of one month after perfection, but such a melancholy specimen up for her in the ladies cabin on the saloon in China and not in aug English Colony of retrogression to the responsibility-shirk deck, she being very unwell, and as her own where the aid and protection of our own reign concessius, are subject to, from the the date of the opening of the mint. jexaction of illegal taxes, for which the Chi- This of conso is merely attemporary aring system with which military affairs were cabin was on the lower deck, it was very laws is a recognised part of the missionary

nese authorities had issued warrants which rangement, and when the rest of the first conducted in the early part of the Russian hot and stifling, as the acattles were obliged system.

Our first query is important it will wo were stamped with the English Consular issue of British dollars has been seen, and war, as was exemplified here last summer, bas seal. A lengthy correspondence has taken the degree of favor which the Chinese, with no parallel. Even now the senseless blund-

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success; and Fourthly what means should he taken by our government to aid the operations of those agents to the fullest extent in their power.

Bofore commencing our enquiry it will". be well to state that we assure each mis

was refused, and we think that very fair think bo found that in all mist ages civili- News from the North-Shanghue Municipal place between the Council, and H.B.M. their old fashioned prejudices are disposers committed are only partly rectified; for it cause for complaint has been given. We zation has invariably proceeded christianity. Council – Chinees jurisdiction in foreign Consul on the latter subject more especially.ed to view the new currency, a moderate is high time the wreck of the 11th were al regret that this unusual exhibition of inci-The forner of course is a relative rather than settlements-- News from Nanking-Races Although of course the Chinese authorities seignorage will be charged, when, if work ready on their way to the Cape, for the hot vility on the part of one or more of the of an abstract term, but by it we imply a state of cers of the Cambodge should have taken society capable of appreciating material and at Ningpo-State of trade at Tientsin-are at liberty to have sole jurisdiction over onmes in a rapidly as is anticipated, the weather is already upon us, and we fear that Customs tariff at Fzpun-Prince Choshin their own subjects, yet it is hard to see how Mint must soon show a decent balance to it will be some time yet before they embark.place, for many reasons, and the interests of moral progress on the part of other nations, and the Tycoon-Departure of the Xth thoy can justify themselves by the terms of its credit, and commence reimbursing the Before leaving the subject, we can only ask, the Messageries Imperiales Company, will while itself possessing customs and opinions

·Regiment-Fate of the Japarise who the treaty, which states that foreign imports Colony for its original cost.

what can be expected from the military naturally be very much injured by this while could without much difficulty be mo

dified to those of a higher form of mental murdered a French sailor-LOCAL NEWS: shall be subject to an ad valorem duty, and There can, we think, be not the slightest authorities with-respect to their care of the occurrence.

The weather has been very sultry during 1 culture. Such was the case with England The Hongkong mint to be opened on 7th strictly ys down the amount of transit doubt of the ultimate success of the Mint men's health and comfort, when it has been

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