1866-12-06 — Page 4

DECEMBER 6, 1866.

Returns.

Auc-

adei.

Coza-

Fufit

3,950

77,469

81,413-

81,419. 29,980

Spanish 841,438 54

e cost of Chinese coolies

f their engagement to their destination, is, as we showed last $105

onsular feshead, which

"clothing"

7 coolies would therefore from China to Havan 1.54 for the same number rom the Coast to Havana e items marked in both gross profits of the slaving is raised to $60,040.08, out" working expenses of the paid the purchase of the of affect the question as ple above given she was re than her cost. The

2 of an euigration voyage

o Ilavana is about $110 for

for women. A cargo of isting of 200 men and 17

d therefore yield $24,210 rea but poorly with the slave cargo. But it Leeted that the philanthropie so in the first place indice. emigrate for their own and 's good, receive about $45 ecognition of the active be-- y Lave displayed or for Eny $9765.

Slave dealers.

on these charges which, if dd increase, the profit of s nt ship to $33,075, The reen China and the West ea is however much more

t from the first named coun-.

avana. Sa that, taken pro-

he coolie emigrant ship may ield a larger return to its an a slave ship. What an at to philanthropy in China! you are benefitting 217 of catures is in itself a glo , but self satisfaction plus iousand dollars, as a tangible hegood you have done, inuet e. No wonder coolie “emi- Lourishing at Nação 1.

LATE MERCURY. uch real regret that we have Jur contemporary, the Mercu- d to exist, its publication hav- Wednesday morning. There always a certain amount of'. en different journals, whiebwe ond to ignore, nor expect the.

aware of, but we can neverthe-. 1at we really regret the extinc- months old contemporary. It unfavourable auspices, and quished itself, during the first uf its existence, for self as- sective than for well written - copious news; but these

character ad gradually be- bservable, while a marked. visible on the part of its con- iscurs in Temperate manner questions of public interest.

"The er that mea dò lives the good is oft interred with may sometimes be true of of individuals, but 35 we

the that

appearance

of

y as a rival contributed in some e ease our own vigilance as to liable reports on publie mat- we also intend that whatever rown subscribers may, have thia. competition shall it be with the defunet Mersary, increase in view of the largeR eaders which we may expect Meantime, et of its decense.

bound, we give our departed

yample credit for the good

done, and if we are,

its faults a little blind

to its viluce very kind,"

e that nose of our readers will

he

melancholy satisfaction"

few good words respecting a from which in future wohavenei- tion to fear or favour to expect.

E COOLIE TRADE.

joined statement reached s siternoon It relates to the ship case, and forms a sequel, of which our readers will elly appreciate the circumstances already occurred in contexson Tattie. It will be recollected the action taken at this port was banded over to the horities, in order to afford an y for investigation, some of the

which we now append :---

cellugs instituted at Tacno

r certain children sad other ous alleged to have been kid-

nd

carried on

w a light

41

hoard the ADON

the procedings

coolle agents and kidnappers,

2

attitude assumed by the

Portu

crument of Macao on this ques-

say that the whole affair reflects

_throug

in-

through disgrace ap

upon sit

in it, whether

ptain of the port, Superinten

the uigration, the Harbour Master of is to use who shipped the

the coolies,

Wo est term at

at our command.

en passant that Mr Calderon is the

sie agent and present: pwner, and

at least nuder his name that the

coolies were shipped.

ניין יום

of

Jus

days singer Barnard, instructed hamp on behalf of a number

Chinese clients, who advanced a sum of money for retaining ices Enses, proceeded to Macao, accom

y the latter gentleman. He was ed tu request on the part of hi some of whom accompanied him to

to beg the Macao Government to

e release of a large mumber of chil

o had been stolen from their hones whom were known to be on board the consequence of having beenrecognk

No. 1138. DECEMBER 6, 1866.]

the

zed whilethe ship wasnt Hongkong. Onland- ing, Mr Barnard called on the Attorney General, Dr Tavara, who professed his wil- lingness to aid him in the object he sought The to accomplish, which he delived to be release of the said Childrer by order of the Government and Guy palatines of pars Fordon board the

to geon ship with their

they wished to reco- ver." After stating that be, of course, ap reared only in the capacity of a petitioner Laving no

no legal status in Macao," Mr Bur- nard requested that Dr Tavor would soli-

THE CHINESE AND THE ORDINANCES.

The following memorandum appears Saturday's Government Gazette:

I have inquired, according to my pro-

residents in their Memorial of the 2nd in-

THE CHINA MAIL.

Proclamation. St. Viceroy and Commander in Chief of the Provinces of Kwang-tung and Kwangs si: Kwo, Governor of the Province of Kwang-lung; and Swin, Superintendent of the Imperial Maritime Customs of Kwang tung: Issue the following Commands for general instruction.

same distance. Only the first stages were shot through on account of darkness sel- kuting in. We subjoin the principal scores made by the competitors, and it will be seen that Mr C. Wagner has again proved himself a good markoman, by winning the claret cup, with 15 points out of a possible store of twenty. Lt. Harris also made

tain Adams 3/20th officiated as umpire to univerzal satisfaction; Lt. Barris likewise deserves the thanks of all present for his energetic efforts to pleasurably arrange succeeded admirably, being throughout the life and soul of the whole meeting. The flalf Dollars, and other Coins of smaller rectly afterwardsfired into with two shute,

mise, into the statement of certain Chinese staut, as to the inconvenience and possible

carriage of large painted Nos. on licensed vessel might give rise.

The whole subject has, at any desire, been carefully considered by the Chinese authorities who are auxious

identity those wel and attorney and extortion in Chinese ports to which the good shooting at five hundred yards. Cap-

to aid the

253..

such a case be dissevered from the true legal position" of the brukt opat theories have lately been propounded about baking in Hongkong that, to use a mild tom of expression, are certainly very

also at anchor in the vicinity of the Pow-right of the question is of course a matter halt, and it being dark at the time; mis- apart from the legal position of the branch took that vessel for the Ann she was in bank. We don't understand this last These soutence. How can the true right "in quest of, and beat up towards her. movements excited consumable suspicion on board the American vensel, as another junk appeared to be beating up in compa ny towards them, and also when the dan gerous nature of the locality is taken into

In fact the only difference; piecr. consideration. in the statement of the boat people, and that of Mr Chales E. Davis, the chief mate of the Pochattan, was as to which hailed the

Following the fornier state meat, they hailed the ship, and were dir

made both of

which

took offent. severely wound-

Whereas the population of the Province of Kwang-tung make use in their daily transactions of Foreign Money, the circu lation of which has long been customary, and has been admitted as advantageons and sued from the Mint of Hongkong Dollars,

cit for him an an audience with the over; coly for legistalion undertaken by this everything, in which very difficult exploit he convenieul, Now of late there have been is other first.

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which the British and unayan object

Imperial

We have referred to the subject of the night alarm, the following fuller parti- culars of which ars from the Meretry

Aur alarm was raised on Sunday night

121 about 12 o'clock, when a tine proof of the working of the arrangcaments

a

pool targets were also very well patronised denomination, and request has been ating two of the crew, who are now in hospi thinks by the Governor to repel any attack

afternoon,

the British so, and it might be sug gested that a cheap pool, say 25 cents every Saturday or so, would prove highly re- erative to the Society, and keep the mem bers at the same time in good practice.

The last stage of the shooting, at six hundred yards for the silver cups will be fired through on Saturday next at 3.M. when it is to be hoped there will be a good muster of the members, and their friends.

Claret Jug-200 yards.

Lov, as his clients, relying on the presumed disposition of Seubor Horta to put down. .ents have equally at heari

I have much pleasure therefore in now during the wished him to the illegal

Coolie traffic, state to His Excellency in person the grie stating that I have just received informa tion officially that the highest Chincec au- vances they had to complain of more es- pecially as the complaint lay against the thorities in the neighbouring provinces do officers of the port and naturally could not not consider the objections of Memoria

Dr. forwarded through their hands. lists to be well founded, but that, avvers Tavora promised to obtain this interview theless, as a proof of goodwill and of their an- for Mr Barnard at noon next day. The xiety to promote the views of this Govern- Mr Barnard received a visit from ment, circular ord ave been issued to Bilme day

General Attorney Gen

who inted that the all authorities at the Chinese coast harbors Governor

extortion, or moles- not receive him or Mr

to prevent attempts at exto tation of vessels having Hongkong licenses. Sharp as arranged, and that he was highly at the action taken respecting chagrines

Chinese regulation requires a ves If any the vessel in Flangkong. Moreover that sel to carry Nos, denoting registry in a Chi- the

ship's papers were in due form, that the

nese port according to an old law, the re- proper authorities had certified to the factnewal of which is contemplated with a view of all regulations having been complied to assimilating the laws of Hongkoug

the

in

and

the coasting trade,

with, uni that there was nothing to prevent China in all that apprehension

to 12 years of ago!

le

planation to those Memorialists who have quite recently expressed their hope that I would not enforce all restrictions of the

and provision. boats that make frequent visits to Hong- ordinance on the

passenger kong, and which restrictions they

have been regarded even by the local journals as likely to

cause dispropor tionate expense and inconvenience.

state

the owners or charterers despatching the there nevertheless:

from the two sets, the following morning of

of embarrassinent vessel. Mr Barnard,

Torse! carry wrote to Dr Tavora begging that the vessel of figures. On the contrary a might be detained until time had been af in uke this opportunity of making an ex-

afing both will enjoy a double security. forded for laying the information in proper form. No auswer was given, but the autho rities late that day went off to the vessel and eventually ordered 33 little children to be released and went on shore ranging from this was being done Mr Barnard at Dr. Tavira's subutu Mr Shary proceed- drew up an informa tion and affidavit, ing to get the sworn ho was informed by the authorities that "there was no need." Mr Barnard then awaited soure further action on the part of the authorities.

No notification reaching him by the next

Mr Barnarú again

ain called upon nume sous officials who in reply to bis anxions enquiries said that matters must be done in proper

order and that the children men- on the

previous day would be brought tioned on on shore." He then called up on the judge, Seulor de Pinto, who promised that Mr. Barnard and his chents

should 620 the childre

4 on the following day, and on 31. for an authoriza- applying Barnard's again tion to go on board the abip for himself and his clients in

order to

to see the relations of the latter, the judge replied that he could that, but that he would order

not Biduals named to be brought on

any

I am not responsible for explanations or views by others of the intended action of this Government. Yet though anch stric- tures may be either erroneous or incom plete, Chinese residents must have been gratified by observing in the tsudency of such femarks to uphold, as far as possible, the freedom of their coasting trade from all but the most necessary restrictions, and anticipate. the wishes of this Governmen

Bo far

It will suffice, however, to state that there never was an intention to subject or- dinary passenger and provision junks to the inconvenience and expense of procur ing the numerous passes, notices, and clear. ances required of other vessels.

The Special Permit" mentioned in Clause 10 of the Ordinance is intended to meet such cases, and a license of the first or second class at a lower rate according to toonage--will be granted to every host of that description which finds moderate se- curity for good conduct and observance of the law. At the fout of such license it is intended to add a special

C. Wagner,....

W. Urquhart,

M. Moore,

C. D. Kerr,

Lt. G. F. Harris, A, Lind,

D. Davidson,. E. L. Woodin, There were 24 entries.

Total,

2 3 3 4 3-15 3 2 3 3 2 13 2 3 4 3 2-13

2 3 2 3 3-18

..2 2 3 3 2-12

3 2 3 3 212 ..3 2 3 2 2--12 ..3 2 3 2.2-13

Silver Cup 600 yards. Any deseription of sifle.

Lt. G. F. Harris, . E. L. Woodin, C. Wagner, W. R. Urquhart, Bathurst

C. Colten,

G. King,

A. Lind, M. Moore, C. D. Kerr,. There were 19 cntries.

Total. .9 2 3 3 4-35 24 3 3 0-12 23032--10 232 2 0-9 123 409 2420 & 0 2 3 0 .2 20.... T .0 3 2 0 2 7 2 2 2 0-

Silver Cup-500 yards. Government Enfields.

Lt. G. F. Harris, M. Moore,.. W. R. Urquhart,. Lt. Whiteford,.

H. J.

Tripp,

W. J. Lowndes, J. B. Morris...

W. R. Hughes,.... B. Calvert There were 22 entries.

A Bulls-eye counts... Centre,...... Outer,...

of

by the

Canaul Mayers Acting officials might be deputed to submit this Coinage to Assay. Hereupon officials were acordingly appointed, for the purpose of jointly proceeding with the testing process; and the result of the Assay has been that, ou being brought into comparison with the Standard of Hai-kwan Sycee Silver, the Hongkong Dollar is equal to the Standard of Nins hundred-thousandths, and hence One hundred and Eleven Taels, One Mace, and One Candareen in the new Coinage Hongkong are equivalent to One hundred Tacls in Hai-kwan Sycee. A certificate to this effect has been drawn up in testimony thereof by the Keo Heug Mow and four reamining Customs Banka. It is proper, therefore, that the same he admitted at the aforesaid rate in the payment of dues to the Government, as also to general circula- tion, for the convenience of the public; and this Proclamation is accordingly issued.

WHEREFORE it is hereby proclaimed to all classes of the people beneath our juris- diction, be it known to you the the Vor- eign money newly issued from the Mint of Hongkong has been submitted to Assay by Officials deputed for the purpose, and that it may be used in payment of dues to the Government and in general circulation. It should not be looked upon with suspicion, doubt, or indifference..

fal According to the people of the ship, the auspicious movementsof the two juuks, and the late hour, very much alarming the Cap tain, he ordered the mate to hail them, to which the boatfanswered, and they ran up to a close distance of the ship; on this the Captain having no

httheir intentions, were to board i viered the mate to fire two shuts whil e immediately did, when the boat made of

There being no doubt that the accident aros from no as indeed fault of the Captain, ormate they were only keeping atrie, watch in a dangerous place, over the property ontrast ed to their charge. The magistrate, Mr. Whyte, before whom the complaint was made, in dismissing the charge, said that under any circunstances the case did not come within his jurisdiction but he would suggest that the agents Messrs Russell & Co., made some compensation, to the wounded meg; indeed he had no doubt but that they would do so.

is re-

or suppress any rising, was witnessed by a Were it not for the trum- few mily who were used from their mid- Iters, it is quite possible that an attack. night slumbers. might be repulsed, as insoirection quelled in the still watches of the night, while the residents were placidly dreaming the happy hours away. So perfect was the discipline and so quiet were the movements of the naval and antiary forces. This is

to the more assuring to all, and specially so t

of both sexes. The origin of the

·tanid, alarm was not the arrival of sie thousand

but simply Chinese from Kowloong, rehearsal, beginning by the crew of the Rutter celing ap to quarters by of the Comuadore This display of action. was at once regnised and responded to by those on shore and this proof which we have tention of the vigilance and, admirable organization of our protect.ng force was the consequsace "

&

ordera

We find the following paragraph in a In the police court on Thursday, Wong-a-Victoria (Australia) paper-Tho usual Maori yuue, who described himself as a cook, was niceting on Wednesday evening was rourer- charged with representing himself as a sered more than or linarily interesting by the

China silver 91 presentation of n grant of police, and under pretence of

medal and obtaining situations in the force for sundrybber to a coloured saian David John people, extorting various sums of money

who now lives sou,

x at Joyce's Creek, who from then. It appears, however, that FURTHERMORE, we stringently prohibit there are other charges against this inget had serveal in the late war in China and

earned the honourable

token

by his goat nious individual, as he has been discovered minet.

Johns ge the fraudulent imitation of the coinage of

Some Latte agua, the Hongkong Mint by evil-disposed par- by Inspector Daly to have been the mes

police sons unlawfully counterfeiting it in pursuit suger between the bra pirates while inainted Captain Pasco, aur local

magistrate, witle the fact that the medal he of gain; and, in the event of such criminal Canton, and their friends here; he has

taun

was entitled to lind not reached him This proceedings

been for being

ventured upon in dis- for some time a fireman on board the Was communicated to the Admiralty, and

steamer Kiaklang, which regard heroof, the guilty parties shall as

ample Total suredly be seized, on discovery of their opportunities for doing this Apparently the badge was at once forwarded, together prize money due. On the evening he has carried on this swindling game to namel, Captain Pasco, who was in his and brought to justice. Let all offence,

sonie purpose, as it is asserted that on naval uniform, took the opportunity of in- oboy this special Proclamation.

TUNG

Johnson to attend, and presented

2 3 3 4 2-14

2 3 0 4 9-11.

.2 3·2 2·2-17

25 3 0 2-10 38 a 22-10 02273-8 30022

3 0 3 0 0-

2 0 0 0 3--- 5

3 0 0 0

ST. ANDREW'S DAY:

ō

Bonя

Day,

him

tu

hh, 5th Year, 10th Moon, 18th receiving money from his dupes he, would vital, reinarking that it gave him great

[November 24th, 1866. Į Translated by W. F. MATERS, Vice- Comal, True Copy,

ALEX. FRATER, Assistant.

THE LORSCHEID LIBEL GANE.

The police Magistrate, J. C. Whyte, Esq. gave judgment on Monday morning.

take them on board a boat and give them ther

a feast, telling them to come to him at the pleasure to meet with an old shipmate. and of the mouth, and lie would get them David Johnson is a native of the West oth the police force at $10 por Indies, and serve où board F.M.S. Hurnet

but in all probability be would see turi the

senring

late war with

China, and had them before that time. This, it appears, previously sailed with Captain Pasco, Le took good care to do, for he used to the Royalist, while on the China atation, invite his cietimus to another feast on board Another medallist was present, who had

boat, when they were quietly taken to

his

in

The complainant, before his Worship Macao and sold emigrants, but this served with Captain Paseo in the China-war

latter assertion has yet to be proved. Press

of 1848.-Mary borough Advertiser,

who took him, Mr Suurpe, and the Chinese until further notice with dispensing effect that They ne'er saw greal. dainties articles which have appeared in the Beni readily understand the aversion felt by the hat. She left that port, with the Ame

shore. Mr Barnard accordingly sent a let- ter in French to the judge in which he applied for twelve Chinese to be sent on shore to sen their friends, who asserted that they (the coolies) had signed no con- tracts and had been, kiduapped. The next morning

Me Barnard called upon the judge to a barracoon where the 33 children were confined, but at first would not allow the Chinese to speak a word to the children. He eventually consented to let the Chinese look through them to see if they coill identity any of them and then state that the children were about to be privately ex-probably be present; aiding that if any were found to convenience than at present.

the observance of some or all these restrictions, as the case may ta, which are only racant to apply when the vessels are las known. All such licenses and special permits will of be liable to forfeiture for misconduct, and violation of the law-but, otherwise, it will found by experience that such

course

itselt.

articles

amined and that no strangers could be vessels will practically suffer no groutor in- the proverb been at our Glub house last regard in a case, which was very rewich. In this seus the Stamp Act. would donbt of her officers, Rear Admiral H. H. Boll,

conumenced, said: I beg to inform you that in whatever way you decide, I shall be sa- tisfied with a retractation of the libel.

His Worship then delivered judgment as HERE is an old Senich proverb to the follows:-I have carefully perused the two that think a haggis a feast.” The proverb Mail, and which the plaintiff in this case possesses the merit of autinuity, but the considers to be libellous. I am of opinion. wisdom of our ancestors as inapplicable that they to exceed the fair limit of com to Hongkong in modern days as would be ment, which is very properly conceded to a the thumb screw or the Maiden (the public journal. There call, as it appears

to me, be no doubt that the of the guillotine) to Auld Reekie

in question are intended as a severe A baggis not a feast! Ma conscience! Had the ancient Martin Fupper who made reflection on the plaintiff's conduct in

night, when sundry meu train the Land brought before this Cours, in Whatever may be necessary to effect the Uakes met to do honor to the glorious he was charged with being concerned in the be kidnapped they would be sent back to dine alind of the ordinance, in tracing menery of the patron Saint of Scotland,

unlawful imprisonment of some Chinose haggis" and Emigrants, but which charge was dismissed the conduct and pursuits of every vessel he would have seen that

"feast" were perfectly couvertible terms. by the adjudicating Magistrate. And as that visits the port, will be inflexibly car rivil aut

It is however not intended and What Scotchman does not sing to his hag-read the second article, I understand it as an interpretation that the plaintiff has been would be most unwise to lurass with noed- gis as Montrose sang to his inte

guilty of sono infringement of the Regn less restrictions vessels already well-known

Iations in force in this Colony respecting and not suspected.

Coolies. The plaintiff swears that he con- siders the articles to reflect on him, and that they will have the effect of preventing lum from procuring a living in the Church of which he is an ordained Ministor. Now the law gives any person who feels himself so aggrieved the right of procentnag by

their respective districts.

Some of these children had been brought from various places up the coast, me than one or two belonging to Bwatow.

RICHARD GRAVES MACDONNELL, Goverment House, 29th Nov. 1860.

MISCELLANEOUS NEWS

THE HONGKANG RIFLE ASSOCIATION.

Then in the cropire of thy heart,

Where I alone would be, lf others should pretend a

Or dare to share

with Part

mej

a

hag

indictment and

well attended, not only by subscribers, but spices, and boiled in the maw,"

His is the centre-point of good-fellow in the same

same way 25 publishing words which

Which kong

may

:

-་

In

any interests whatever, and that the Gov- i neral, the little vessel steamed across such history of St Andrew, Theological the plaintiff swears will injure him in his ordinary. circunstances. Mr Edward Arand then allowed to stand and settle in the

Tus U, S. Flag ship Hartford bearing the Is remarking on the Stamp Act, the Zon- broad pant of Rear Admiral H. Bell don and Chlora press suys Wo cau arrived on Monday afternoon from Yoko

In the first place; the Chinese will not at saki, but inceting with an accident to her Hongkong merchants to such an impost. riohn Minister on bogel houud for Naga first understand it, and it way at the machinery was obliged to transfer her pas mencement excite some little aluruf among sengers to the U: S. B. Wyoming then in then the

tropical climats sompany and procred hithur The passage business people like

transactions to has been anle in eleven days the most of flow through smooth. easy channels, and ie ander sail only, the engines having been. they readily magnify every slighi obstrus repaired at sea, so na to have been avail- tiou or petty formality into a great mouble able the last two days. Following is a list less prove irksome for a short time, until Lieutenant Commander C. C. Carpenter; established; but we can the new order of things had time to become Lieutenants E. F. Brower, F. J. Higgin-

ace to further son, J. Reed; Ensigna, A. S. Crowin obstacles, and are at a loss to understand shield, J. H. Sands. Midshipmen F. B. wherein lies the disastrous character of Sheppart, D. G. Woodrow, W. M. Folger, the measure so strongly insisted on by its H. Elmar Surgoon, Joseph

Beale.

Chief After this the Judge, informed Mr Bar-

opponents. It would be dificult to deviau Engineer, A. Lawton Paynmster, Wash- azd that he had no power to allow the

any scheme of tasation that would not be ington Irving, Chaplin G. W. Dorrance, Chinese to see their friends on board the deon or to under the latter to be sent ou

obnoxious to some class, and with all its Captain of Marines, J. W. Forney, Lient. shore: Mat if he wished to have this done

attendant inconveniences we talk a Stamp of Marines E. C. Gabandan. Passed. Assist. I'll ailing mook at thy neglect,

Duty far preferable to a further taxation of Surgeon T. N. Penrose, Admiral's Staff; he mast apply to the Governor. Mr Bar-

land or house property; while any impost Flag Lieutenant, Lt. Commuter, A. S. hard accordingly called on His Excellency,

And never love 1:206 more.

witch would affect the character of Houg Mackenzie, Secretary, R. L. Peterson, informem that he had no connectio

No Seotulifeast as complete without a

kong as a free port is most earnestly to be Clerk, Foquis Park Press, with any official action taken at Hongkong,

haggis, and very properly so too for

The Stamp Duty was not but that he begged les interference on

deprecated. the apart from its own intrinsic merits as half of his clients, and in the interests of

pudding contaming the entrails of a party by whom he has been libelled, and it palar at Singapore at first, int all objec humanity to allow the kidnapped cookies to

sheep or lamb, chopped with fiue herbs has always been held that imputing to ations to it have ceased long ago. The Ts following receipe for ease of Cholera be allowed to come on shore to see their

The Club boil their first. Prize meeting and suet, highly seasoned with icon aman au offence of which he is punishable as system there works satisfactorily, and is said by a Madras paper to have been used

affords a valuable addition to the revenue: with much beneficial effect in India. friends, so that evoutally stops might be Monday afternoon Dec. 3at Kowloon. It was

law, a libel for which an action will lie, Why should it not do the same in Houg. 110 cases where it was applied there were taken for their release. To this the Gov-

85

Half once, each :-Dry recoveries ernor te

that replie

the question was in the

also by visitors and the oflicera of the Car

injure a man in his profession,

though

Naimed Ginger, Cloves, Cinnamon, Naimeg, hands of the high vilicals of the Portuguese rison whilst the on ries for the three prizes ship and healthy patriotic fecling a

and pounded Red Chillies. To he poun- Government and that he would not inter- on the card shewed renewed interest in the fact that was very evident among the brith no special damage be laid, is actionable, and

er Seats and their friends who last night co-wherever an action for a libel will be ar In the policecourt Monday morning, Edward ded together and finely, sifted through face Put that Mr Harnard right best- art of rifle shooting. At a quarter to two, lebrated St. Andrew's anniversary. But indictment will also lie. In the case before Brown a young man residing at Julian's

a piece of book muslin put into a quart The P. Or steamer Dragon received on ished that the Portuguess Government

why do Scotchmen venerate St. Andrew ?

me, an offence against one of our local Or-boarding house, was placed in the dock bottle, fill up with best Pale Brandy. knew what

board a good muster of members, and di to do very well without the in-

dinances is imputed, and words used which and charged under the following extra- The mixture to be well shaken for an hour, tervention of a Hongkong Burrister or of rectly afterwaris His Excellency the Gov- Gibbon has told us about St George as a layman, but we nave never met with any Chinese relatives of persons representing eruor embarking with the Attorney Ge

profession, I feel therefore bound to hold the Manager of the Chartered Morgun for twelve hours. Be sure to cork the his carceri

ris not unfamiliar, and he certainly the articles complained of to be libellous cantile Bank of India, to, on being bottle, so as to make it completely air ernment would act according to the laws of the mainland, and landed her party, all of

tely air tight. suffered in the flesti Peter Crysologus

and as

as the plaintiff has elected to proceed worn stater, that this morning, a mail At the end of twelve Hours, it will he fit for whom at once started for the scene of ope

of course is popularly known) says against the defendant criminally, 1. cannot named Julian brought to the Bank, & writ Portugal.

When a person is seized, fill a con Anter this of course nothing was to be rata

that he was Jabata mile,. very hot and dusty. Taking uldregsed to the Governor by the parents a hasty refresher from sundry flasks, that is hypulitus asaurs, mapresentation how in my opinion he ought to have pro- of which purports to be bis, which iwever three table spoonfuls of best sugar, and d

There was a representation ceeded. Tam decidedly of opinion that was a forgery. Witness never authorized

dearert:

Espoonful of the mixture clear-he and relatives of the 12 coulies above men- were called

into requisition to restore the an olive tree.

of the raint's cross at the banquet, in the this case cannot be disposed of summarily. any one to put his paine to the paper. very careful not to stir the Sediment. Let tioned was drawnup to be translated into loss of tissue, consunout upon their ex form of the letter X. But nobody knows Labels have always been indictable offences After Mr Julian presented the paper at the the patient drink this as warm

veled to Portuguese and Chinese, requesting that ertions, the whole party then proce

There is and very properly so; it would be unfair bank, he went away and returned with the can, and give another dose in an hour, if business. Before this could be done, it why painters have so figure it. the matter might be taken into considera-

If we had no valid authority for it.

to parties, and impose too arduous a duty prisner, who admitted to witness, that he no improvement takes place. Apply the tion, and here the matter rests at present, was necessary that His Excellency should "leeseman X here, perhaps the problem on Magistrates, to make them the judges had given the paper to Julian, stating that usual hot applications to this extremities,

This sounds very like letting all the formally open the proceedings by firing the

A woman nood take only half this dose at coalies go as stated in court here a few first shot, and therefore in duc form, I might be solved. It would have heen all of the various complicated cases of defaina he had received it from a manner to

man, a detective who had latelyjeined the one time. days since. It is interesting, to add that tharris, the honorary secretary, handed a interesting subiect for discussion over the tion that ruight be brought before the

wiao and walnuts, and between the songs, Court. So that even if I were of opi-police force. Prisoner did not wish to ask this the ruling prices of coolics and the expenses rifle to the Governor, who in a short ad-

after dinner last night, and we give the hint nion that I had power to deal with the witness any questions. Y. Julian on beafs another column, will be found an inter- of procuration are ;-

dress expressed the satisfaction he felt is

for use at the next merry meeting of t.

sworn stated that he was the proprietor of a I should decline to do so, but Last Brokerage,.........................

1.8 4 re

presiding at the present meeting, but at the

Andrew's men, The Bon W. T. Mercer Advances to coolies,

same time, hoped the members did not occupied the chair, supported on his right avail, nyeolf of, the discretion with which licensed boarding house, and that the priesting article from our Bangkok contem the police magistrates are vested of send-soner had boarded with him since the first porary, on the subject of royal polygamy Clothing 4 suits,.....

expect bim to enter against them as

ing cases which they feel a Provisions forvoy |

witness paulor because he, as it were, opened the by Mr H. B. Gibb and Mr Magniacz on

by a jury, the has not paid anything although lis Siamese drone, it is said, came "direct fall for them he did so, with the view of the left by Dra. Dick and Kane. Of course deciding to be dealt with culty in of November, for which Recommodation he in Siam. The present eenpart of the

the weight of oratorical labour fell on the

Prisoner from the cloister,” age to Cuba......

into a great community Commission to agent, 5

secting an example, and in the hope that

have no other alternative but to commit has told witness that he had money in the of women, consisting of the relics of his Sundries,

everyone of the Jembers would prove a worthy chairmu, who discharged his duties proper Tribunal to try them. I therefore asked for the same so bough

admirably.

The usual loyal and other the defendant for trial at the Criminal bank, but did not wish to draw it--Yes brother's three hundred wives, with their Consular fees,..

better shot than himself, although it was

toasts were given and heartily received, and Sessions of the Supreme Court, but will of terday afternoon witness again asked the women attendants, and his brother's sixteen quite possible be might get up a quiet match

course accept his own recognizance of $250 prisoner for some money, when the prisoner daughters, the youngest already in her with his friend General Guy in the course a very pleasant evening was spent by the

toens, his sisters and aunts and nieces. company-the-wee sma honra ayout to

to appear. is Worship concluded by gave him the paper in court, saying here is of the afternoon. His Excellency concluded the twal" striking, and even joeund day remarking that he would send the papers paper in which you on yet your money, In addition he has of his own, whole

the interest he felt in the

in two months. Witness gave it to him troop of young wives, with a large circle prosent proceedings and his conviction that standing tip toe on the misty mountain's and evidence in to the Attorney General,

of sons and daughtera." The editor nawely telling the gentlemen present, and others who top," ere tlie sons of the "land of the moun with whom lay to elect to prosecute back, but asked him for it

themselves by practice in the use tain and the flood" sought soft reposé on perfected of the rifle, materially added to the s. their respective pillows

His Excellency then curity of the colony. which from the fact of a red and being hoisted by the markers, must have Gazette: It is proposed to erect a Memorial Hall beeu a good one, indeed in London in connection with the Congre the bull's-eye. gational body. An eligible freshold site las turning to been secured between Bow-lane and the bew street leading from Cannonatrect to the Mansion Honse. The cost of the site

of

use.

done, and as a ist resource a memoriales, where they arrived, after a wall (WA)cited upon a tree; and the interfere with his right, or dictate to him ten paper, now in court, tlu osture size tumbler with boiling

Say,.

Kidnapper,..

9 a 13 Ba 12

12 a 15

b

..$45

45

Total...

.$90 Freight per coolie,... ☎0 a 75

per head.

put on board

Total Cost.......8165 Value of coolies' contract at Cuba $275 at least. The profit therefore equals $110

If women, much more. per coolie.

i

by

COUI-

THE COINAGE.

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raised his rifle, and fired the first shot,

white Bag We take the subjoined from Saturday's

Bis Excellency the November, 1866.

or

not.

The caso then terminatod, but Mr Gas- kell shortly afterwards drew his Worship's attention to the remark which had fallen from the complainant as to retractation.

His Worship replied that the bench had nothing to do with that.

aga

water.

coinmon

as he

him, that he should go to the bank, and remarks-The King as a polygamist wust see if it was all right. Prisoner asked the have had lessons of wisdom he must have witness, if he had never asked him to lend had great perplexities." We should think him (witnes

recalled. He is not aware that

Mrs) $100, which witness denied.

or that he ever had.

the prisoner has any money in the Bank Prisoner who reserved his defence, was remanded until Thursday for further evt dence, and to hear what Mr Foreman haa to say in the matter.

80

We learn, (ays the Bankok Recorder) that the new steam rice mill, of Messrs R. S. Scote de Co., will commetice running in

it

nothing less than "BRITISH CONSULATE, CANTON, 20th

SIB, With reference to my despatol No We are necessarily precluded from com- to the members, declared the.

about a week, and that it is likely to be found in some respects an improvement kung Rifle ssociation open, at the same 189 of the 26th October, forwarding copy of menting on the Lobscheid libel case in its

over the three steam mills that have been time wishing it success and prosperity; the Minutes of the asany held here of the present stage, but the defendant wishes it to

introduced before it. Thets steam wille which kindly sentiment was received by dollars issued by the Mint of Hongkong, I he clearly understand that Mr. Gaskell's al- and building is satinated at between £75,4R), all present with three rounds of cheers, have now the honor to state, for the inform-lusion to the complainant's suggestion of Tue following paragraph appears in the have already wronght a great revolution

some treasure lately arrived, in this colony ket, and willing multiplied until retractation," was simply with reference Press of Tuesday morning. We learn that the

the Pusiness of

the rice of this mar- and £76.000, and of this suin about £50,000 The firing inediately commenced at botlsations of His Excellency Sir Richard Mac have already been promised.-Building targets, and was kept up with spirit until Donnell, that a proclamation has been issued to a possible legal point.

consigned to the Hongkong brauch of the it shall be thought, even

ii.

hy Chinese, quite became too dark to sight them, but the by the principal Chinese Authorities of this

Commercial Bank, has been attached by preposterous to think of employing native accuracy of the marksmen was somewhat Province, in which the new Dollar in ad

as a valid tender aslant knowledged as s

in

Whether the vesting hand mills for wizi,

of Two Chinainen halotiging to a cargo boat the local creditors.

Siamese rice for Inarred by

blowing

vernment at the ascertained were shtat at and wounded Monday night, order of the Court of Chancery can be exportation. It appers that the three mills be shot for, dues to the Government at the to prizes ranges.

rate. I enclose translation of

of this Pro-about half past seven, from on noard the superseded, however, remains to be seen. which have beou running during this year threeinuumber, consisted of a claret cup, and rate....

original

American ship Powhattan, lying at whichor

The

previous judgment of this court was have been doing a grand businošs, two silver cups. The former to be shot for at clamation, together with a copy in two hundred yards, with any description of stamped with the sends of the Viceroy Co. twosailes outside Green Island Thouroum based upon a theory that a telegraphic stances of the case are as follows: The massage announcing the decision of the rifles and any sition of the two latter, veruor, and Superintendent of Customs.

am, Sir, Your test obedient Servant, cargo boat having been watched from Court of Changery, could not be received It is motition that Inspector James Ellis prizes one with Eutchis at five and six buu-

provisions as evidence, but documents are by this time is dismissed from the Hongkong Police thed yaris, five shots at each range, and the (Signed) W. FREDK. MAYERS, Vice-Con Messrs Bow's to proceed with

to a passenger'a vessel, lately arrived, and in the lands of the agent hero. The true Force from November 20 uthor for any description of rifles at the put in Charge,”

A NEW quarterly has made its appearance Boston The American Law Becie. It is to give, amongst other things, fuli digests of all cases in the Supreme Court of the United States.

br

Tug Board of Equalization has determin- gi the amount of property in New York to as follows -Real estate, 1,196,40,416 dle personal, $34,826,220 us. Total, 1,531,229,630 duls,

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