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THE

CHINA

MAIL.

PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “ HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.”

VOL. XXIV, No. 1429.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL, LONDON-F. ALGAR, 11, Clement's Lane,

Lombard Street. GORE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hol bovi Hill, BU.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Gora, Mel- bourne and Sydney SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports gonerally WHITE & BAUZB, San Francisco CHINA Soto, DROWN & Co. Amvy,

W-MIFATAHATA HONGKONG, THURSDAY, JANUARY 2Nd, 1868,

New Advertisements.

BUILDINGS,

ARMY SERVICE. EALED TENDERS will be received at this Office antil Noon, on TUESDAY, the 7th instant, for the Hira of HOUSES containing three or more Rooms dach, suit- able for Officera Quarters. The Premises must be in a healthy situation and in good

Ma-The ho

And Taxes.

THE

· Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned have received. in- structions from Captain WEST, to Bell by Public Auction, on

MONDAY,

the 6th January, at Noon,

(For accorint of the concerned,

ON BOARD, VA

The Hull of the British Ship

Gratis & Co. Forchow, THOMPSON & repair Ownaz to be responsible fot all Rates "GOFTHE "

Co Shanghas, A Food & Co. nila C. KARUTH & Co.

OFFICIAL NOTIFICATIONS. It is hereby notified that, until further orders, the Cha Mail and Opericial China Muit will be the official mediums of all Notifications proceeding from Her Britan bio Majesty a Consulate at Canton.

British Consulate, Canton, April 16, 1806.

=1). B. ROBERTSON, Consul,

It is

hereby

hotined that, until further. ontora, the China Mail and Overland China Mail will be the ocial mediums of all Notifications proceeding from Her Priten nic Majesty's Consulate at Aniny.

Britials Consulate, Amay, April 22, 1866

RSWINHOL; Court

Arrivals.

Jan. 1 Yearo, Brit, ateser, 680, Ash

ton, Foochow, Amoy and Swatow, Dec. 29,

30

and 31, Goneral-D LAPRAIK & Co. Jan. -1, China, Troia Curston, ---

Jan. 1, Penn, from Whanipoa

Jan. 1 Peile, from Canton.

Jau. 1 este, Siam, bip, 836, J. Eu

ztoro, Chefeo, Dec. 20; General. Olinese

Passengers.

Per esso, Mr Cooper and family; Mesars C. K. Thomson, J. U. Warden, W. A. Sturzbek and KW Maitland, anti 120 Chinese.

Shipping Report.

The Siamese slip Rewolde, from Chefoo, reports: from 20th to the 27th hal light variable winds, and from lat. 29.31 N. and long 122.57 E met with strong NW, by N. gales and cloudy weather stil arrival in Hongkong Out Des when in lat. 26.37 Naad long 21.06 E spoke the Hamburg barque Zadros, from Cheloc

The British steamer Yes, from East Coast, reports the first part of passage had strong NE. monsoon and cloudy weather. the latter part light winds ud catus, with misty weather and heavy swell till atrival in Hongkong. Tho P. and . stenarer Niphon arrived in Spatow on 31st Dec., at 0.30 a.m.

For further Arrivals, New Adver- tisements, &e, &., see 2nd page.

New Adverthements,

NOTICE:

REDMOND UNIAOKE, Deputy Com, Gen, Controller's Office, Comunissariat, Hongkong, January 1, 1868.

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THE Undersigned has just received, by Steamer Sutonade, a few SHEEP, ready dressed and for Sale in quarter. Alsa seme GAME.

3. FRISBY,

33, Pray Hongkong, December 31, 1867.

PER MAIL STEAMER. Suitable for Christmas Presents.

SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of Meerschaum PIPES, with and without Cherrywood Stems, Cigar HOLDERS, ALBUMS.

Real Havana CIGARS.

etc.

eto., etc., BIELFELD and ZACHARIAE Hongkong, December 20, 1867,

PER MAIL STEAMER, NOB NUTS and FILBERTS.

Handsomely bound BOOKS, suitable for Christmas and New Year Gifts.

Also,

Per every Mail,

Prime Cheshire CHEESE in cut

to suit Purchasers. YORK HAMIS,

BOWRA & Co.

As she now lies in this Harbour o West Point, with one Chain and Anchor and Mizen Mast, in one Lot.

The Sails, Rigging, Ships, Stores, Hawsers, &e, to be disposed of sepa rately.

For Inventory or further Particulars, apply to the Undersigned.

TERMS OF SALE Cash on fall of the hanimer in Mexican dollars weighed at: 7: 1.7, and the vessel and all lots to be at Purchaser's risk.

THOS HUNT &

Co Auctioneers. Hongkong, December 28, 1867. 6jn WEEKLY GENERAL AUCTION. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their Sales Room, Queen's Road, on-

FRIDAY,

3rd January, 1868, at Noon,

50 pieces Flannel.

20 picces Blue Assorted Cloths,

30 pieces Fur Cloth.

30 picces White Cloth.

20 pieces Blue Assorted Cloths.

15 pieces Light Blue, Clothi

10 pieces Blue Alpacca.

Glassware, Earthenware, Chinawarė.

Fire Stoves, Fenders..

25 Muskets and Bayonets,

Iron Fire Proof Safes.

An assortment of Brushes.

Bauks.

CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON & CHINA.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER. CAPITAL FAID-UE £750,000. With power to increase to £1,500,000, Reserve Fund, £145,302,148 Head-Office No. 65, Old Broad Street, London, E. C COUNT OF

OF DIRECTO88 GEORGE GALDEN NICOL, Esq., Chairman,

DONEER LARNACK, Esq. GEORGE MAY, Esq.

Sir FuвDERIO J HALLIDAY, JAROBERTSON, Eq

ELLIS JAMES GILMAN, ESQ.

DAVID TRAIL ROBERTSON, Esq. Chist Manager.

LONDON BANKERS.

Bank of England.

London Joint Stock Bank,

SOLICITORS,

日八初月二十年卯丁治同

STEAM FOR Singapore, Fenang, Point de Galle, Aden, Sues, Malta, Marseilles and Southampton;

Bombay, Madras, Calcutta, and Australia.

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAN. NAVIGATION COMPANY' Stenin-ship ORIS&A Captain HALL, with fe Majesty's Mails, Fassengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places,

Mogers CLARKE, SONS & RAWLINGS, Cole on WEDNESDAY, 15th January, at P.M.

mau Street, AUDITORS, Meats COLEMAN, TURQUAND, Young & Co.-Public Accountants...

J. SMITH, Esq., of Messrs W. Nicol de Co., Bombay.

JAMES JOSEPH MACKENZIE, Esq., late of Mezera Dont & Cot, China,

Branches and Agencies.

Bombay.

Calcutta Madra

{Colombo, Ceylon Kandy.

Singapore, Ponung.

Shanghai,

Yokohama

Hankow,

Foochow

Mauritive;

Saigoni

Batavia,

Edinburgh Deposit Agency.

138, George Street.

CHARLER PEARSON, Esq.; 0..-Agent.

HONGKONG BRANCHI

Carrout deposits-Accounts are kept on which no interest is allowed and no charge

Cheval Glasses Mirrors and Toilet made for collecting Bills, Cheques, &o.

Hongkong, December 17, 1867. 17ja | Glasses

TAUTICAL ALMANACS for

N1868

Marryatt's new SIGNAL BOOKS, up to 4th Dis. Pendant,

BOWRA & Co. Hongkong, December 17, 1867. 17ja

JUST RECEIVED FROM CROSSE & BLACKWELL.

·HRISTMAS CAKES, Iced and Plain.

PLUM PUDDINGS. MINCEMEAT,

BONBONS.

*

FRUITS in Syrup, Brandy and Noycan. Crystallized FRUITs.

ALMONDS and RAISINS, PLUMS and CURKANTS, Mixed SPICES, do, do, &a

Also,

Most and Chandon's UHAMPAGNE, Guinness STOUT.

Allsopp's and Base BEER, de, de

BOWRA & Co. Hongkong, December 14, 1867, ·

EX RED RIDING\HOOD,”

FINE French BUTTER.

Copal VARNISH.

French POLISI, de, da.

14ju

BOWRA &o.

Hongkong, December 14, 1867

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18 daz. Cab Glasses

And any other GOODS that may offer,

And,

And al 2 d'clock, To close Consignmente,)

13 cases Moet Clandon,

3

10

10

17

GO

Kock.

Liebfrauchimilch. Raireithalet, 1857.

Chateau Margeaux, 1858. Martells' Brandy.

60. Mascatel, Constancias, Fion-

Lignac, Pontac, &o, &c. Santerne. Purt

41, 50.

50 Sherry,

50 casks Do

12, Coustoncin

5 casks Brandy.

And,

75 casks Whitbreads Stout in bottles. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots with all faults and errors of description at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.

Hongkong, Desember 30, 1857.

PUBLIC AUCTION, Clearing Sale !

Sja

6.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Steam Tugs.

NOTICE.

UNION DOCK COMPANY OF HONG.

AND WHAMPOA,

(IMITED.)

LITTLE ORPHAN." Powerful TUG, is available at any Indanent to Darth Vessels in this Har bour, or to Tow them to or from Sea

Particular, apply to the Captain on Board or to

J. B. ENDICOTT, Secretary ngkong, October 12, 1866.

Shipping

FOR SAIGON The 13 yeare A1 Frene barque "MADONE"

will say for the above port on the 8th January, and

FROHLICH," 1868.

CARGO will be received on board until The A1 North Gorman Brig 5. the 14th Instant; SPECIE until: Noon on the loth instant, and PARCELS on the 35th January until o P.M. on the 14th Instant.

For Freight or Pssage, apply to

REVNVAAN BROTHERS & Co. Hongkong, heceber 30, 1867.

For particulars regarding Fraight and Passage, apply at the ICO. S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong,

CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PAURAGES AKE REQUIRED.

A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Package for the Overland Route is required by the Bryption Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com. pany's Agents jaith the Bills. of Lading, or with Parcels'; and the Company do not hoid themselves responsible for any detention or prejudice unich may happen from, incorrect nus in such declaration.

Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent:

Hongkong, January 2, 1868.

NOTICE.

THE Company's Steamer

"DUFLEIX"

Fixed deposits.--Are received, viz:— Repayabi at 12 months......6% per annum. 5% per annum. The Bauk discounts Local Billa, and Notes payablo in Bengkong having at least Capt. Now, will be despatched for Shang- to approved names anconaceted in general hai and Yokohama, shortly after the arri Partnership, and makes advances on apval of the next French Bail provod Banking

C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hougkong, December 30, 1867.

.

The Bank issue drafts on its London Ofice, and on the London Jobbt Stock Bank at four mentlis' aight, also on its Branches above; and Agents in Scotland, Iraland, Melbourne, Sydney, and towns in Australia, New Zealand, do, anel grinta Circular Notes for the use of travellois negotiable it all towns of importatice throughout the world,

Bilis payalle iu

Europe or in any of the above mentioned places are purchased or remitted for obllection,

Further information, as to the rules of business may be obtained at the office, or

PACIFIC, MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY.

TIROVOH & MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK.

on application by letter to the manager.TEAMERS of this line will leave Hong-

Office hours-10 to 3 Saturdays 10 to 1.

WILLIAM JACKSON, Manager.

2, Queen's Road,

runcy 27, 1867. tf

HONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANK-

ING

LIVE MILLIONS OF COURT OF DIREITORE. Chairman,-GEORGE JOHN HELLAND, Esq. Deputy Chairman ARTHUR SASSOON, Esq. GEO. I. HEARD, W. H. FOSTER, J.,

Esq.

SUBSCRIREDION.

kong for Yokohama and San Francisco as follows:

1808..

Great Republic, on or about Jan. 14.

Cape, DOAKE, China, Caplain

Feb 24.

Capt.

Colorado, ME?

Great Republic,

Capt. DOARE"

Mar. 16.

Apr. 16.

Feb. 25th, Mar. 17th, April 17th, coniect Costa Rica will leave Shanghai Jan. 15th;

ing at Yokohama with above named Sten-

THE Interest and Responsibility of MrRS VINTON'S PRIVATE FAMILY (THE Undersigned will sell by Puldio WILLIAM LENIANN, JAMES B. TAYLUB, Esq. mcrS.

W. A SZURKI in, our Firm ocaqul yesterday by lapse of time. S

Amoy, January 1, 1869

KANDA NOTICE

olipeout Ruud, freat dear to the HOTEL BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT,

Auction,

DE EUROPE,

FRIDAY,

lap.

BOYD & Co..

Any Engagement Gms in May bust,

all outstanding Accounts for the past Two Years must be sent in inediately for payment

MARY HASTELOW RANDLE, Sijietatendent. Diocesan School,

Hongkong, January 2, 1868

ME

NOTICE

Hongkong, May 1, 1867.

Auctions.

#20WRA & Co. have received instruc

the 3rd January, 1868, at 11 A.M., the following Goods (in consequence of Re noval from Prayu Fast to Queen's Road Central,) at their old Godowns, Pruga

Bust

tions to sell by Public Auction, on fin, to Stin, in lots to suit purchasers,

Viz: A quantity of Europe ROPE,

the Premises, Gough Street, on

MONDAY,

1 Biry

|

6th January, 1868, at 11 o'clock M.,

ESSRS. I P. M. WACHTELE and H. ALPHE URTMANA Cosed to be Part nera in our Firm since the 1st December

UAYMANS & Co. Nayaki Jabuary 1, 1863.

ultimo..

Imar

CUINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. CHAREHOLDERS in the above Company

are requested to Furnish the Under aigned with a list of Premia contributed by them up to the 31st etuber last, to afford

the distribution of the 23 Profil reserved

A

for the Contributors to the Company.

One Manila HAWSER nearly new. OILMAN'S STORES, as Pinkles, Pro- served Meats, Salmon, Fresh Herrings, The Elegant HOUSEHOLD FURTapioga, Sago, Izinglass, Anchovies, Lo NITURE, etc., belonging to the Estate

etc.

ל,

Jelly, etc., etc.

of the late Captain JAMESON, comprising:

Crockery-ware, Glassware, Ships Com Drawing Room, Sitting Room, Dining passes, Port, Starboard and Signal Lights, Room and Bed Room Suites, Crockery Log Glasses, Log Rouls, For Horns Ware, Glassware, Engravings, etc., etc., Jib Hanks, Carpenters' Mallets, Double Ships Steelyards, Fife Buoys, Mast Hoops,

TERMS OF SALE--Cash before delivery and Single Blocks, Ships Side Lights,

Mexion Dollars weighud at 7.1.7. Charts, eter, etc.,

Sewing Twine, Sewing Nemes Mar All Lots at purchaser's risk upon fall of line Spikes, Paints, Oil and Varnish.

Catalogues will be issued prior to day Cowa

Galvanized Hooks, Thimbles and Eale,

the hammer d

of

Hongkong, December 31, 1867.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ja

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co,THE Undersigned have been instruct

General Agents

Hongkong, January 2, 1868.

ed by Captain PreROE, of American

2e ship Southern Lapis, to sell by Public

Auction, on

BRITISH CONSULAR NOTIFICATION.

In the Estate of ROBERT CONWAY, deceased, late Pill, Durble Islasel, Swator.

SATURDAY NEXT,

Noon, at the Godowns of Meaary 8. E the 4th January, 1868, at 12 o'clock,

BURROWS & Sons, Wunchd

LL Persons having CLAIMS against tho A quantity of Anthracite COAL, to A above Estate, are required to FILE defray expenses for repairs, de, made

them at this Consulate, on or before the 1st upon sair ship at this port day of March, 1868.

And all Pereous INDEBTED to the said Estate, are requested to make junediate payment to tie Uudersigned

G. W. CAINE, H. B. M's Conentl Swatow, December 27, 1867, :

TERMS OF SALE--Chah in Mexican

ollum weighed at 7.1.7, and immediato delivery to be taken.

THOS HUNT & Co

Auctioneers.

1bja Hongkong, December 28, 1887 4s

Trou Ohuin, Nails Assorted, Fitoh, Pots, Iron Clip Hooks, Connecting Links, Iron Caske, Old Iron and Copper."

18 Tower Muskete and Bayonets.

5 Ships Cutlasses.

20 onske Bass' Ale, pints,

6 Aitchison's Ale, queats. Barclay's Porter

20 10. +

12

» pints.

25 casca Cognac Brandy

15 Domijohna Gin

15 crises each 4 doz, Condensed Milk

20 4-Barrels Crushed Sugar

20 Bairala Mess Beef

13

Pork.

Packages, elim And a variety of other GOODS, Emp-

TE OF SALE-Caal before delivery in Mexican or Hongkong dollars.

MACEWEN & Ćop Hongkong, December 27, 1867. 3ja

Esq.

JOLAUS MENKE, Bag. Fassengers ticketed through to California, Managers.

Mexico, Central and South Amerion, the Hongkong, Veron KRASKA, Esq. Atlantic States, and to England or France,

Chief Manager. DAVID MAULBAN, Enama and Aspinwall

both via New York and by lines from Pa Shanghae,

LONDON BANKERS, London and County Bank

HONGKONG.

INTEREN'T ALLOWED.

Currant Deposit Accounts at the rate porta pilatum on the daily

balance.

12

23

Return tickets issued it a reduction of 10% upon the whole amount for the round Foyage.

for the

or

FOR SAIGON. The Danish Clipper-barque "JOHANNA MARIA,” patched for the above port on. Captain SCHOTT, will be des before the 24th justant For Freight or Passage, apply to

REYNVAAN BROTHERS & Co, Hongkong, Dauber 16, 1867.

FOR MANILA The Spanish Batqua

VIRGEN DEL CARMEN," will have quick despatch.

For Freight or Passage, ap AUGUSTINE HEARD & Hongkong, December 16, 1867.

oly to

FOR MANILA.

The

Spanish barqua MINERVA,

will have quick dispatch for the above port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co.

Hongkong, Deenmber 20, 1837.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

above port.

The American Clipper

Ship

*KINGFISHER," GIBBON, Mastor, 199 T Register, will load for

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BOSMAN

& Co.: Hongkong, December 13, 1867.

FOR SYDNEY & MELBOURNE,

The British Ship

"JOSHUA BATES," Capt. SYSEREF, will have in- mediate despatch for the abovo

Porta.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ROZARIO & Co. Hongkong, Decuber 31, 1807:

NOTICE

The 41 British Skip - - PART UNION," now loading al Whampoa for Lordon, his good accommo-

Jation for a few first-class Passengers.

Apply to

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong. December 23, 1867.

FOR SALE, FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

The 1 Pruss. Chipper-brig

GAZELLA," GREEN Master, built of Oak in 1805; under Special Survey..

she carries about 250 Tons Deadweight:

Apply to

CARLOWITZ & Co. Hongkong, December 24, 1867.

Notices to Consignces. CONSIGNEES of

A. B. H., 275 Barrels.

SURPRISE" from New York, and J. L. A., 18 packages Merchandize,

Steam Lincs upon the West Coast of Cen.

Connections are

are made at Panama with filmu South antrian, at Copin wall with the "Royal West India Mail Line," "Westos On Fixed Deposite

India and Pacific Stean-ship Company, For 3 months, 2 percent; per annum (Limited) and the French Transatlantiereby informed that the above mentioned

4 per cent 11

Company

Goods have been landed and stored in our York, with the st New percent.

various lines to Europe. Tickets issued redowas at the expense and risk of the LOCAL BILLS DIBOGUSTED. and evory description of Banking and lontic Co., New York and Havre

Uredite granted on approved Securities, nord, Inman, National, General Transat

following

Consigness. Steam-ship Lines: Cu-

SMITH ARCHER & Co. Exchange business transacted

Hongkong, December 30, 1867. Steam- chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Co., and North German Lloyds.

Brafts, granted

Loudon,

ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet and the Co., New

New York and Bremen Steam-ship Australia, America, China and Japan.

have VICTOR KRESSER Chief Manager.

Wardley House,

on

Offers of the Corporkan, Na, 1, Queen's) Hongkong, Juntary 1, 1868.

AURA AND MASTERMAN'S BANK LIMITED

NOTICE.

and after this date all Persons baving OLAIMS against the BANK are ro quested to transmit the eatne to A. McCAL MAX, Esq., of the AGRA BANK LIMITED, Shanghai

For Agra and MASTERMAN'S BANK LA

MITED

EDWARD MORRISS, Attorney. Hongkong, November 8, 1867.

FOR NAGASAKI With immedinte despatch

The Prussian Steam-ship

VULUAN," Captain Voss, daily expected from Singapore having the greater portion of her Cargo on board, will ill up at moderate rates

i

For Freight or Passage, apply tol

EDUARD SORELLHASS & Co.

Hongkong, December 16, 1867,

Favorable

CONSIGNEES of

19

B. 2 bugs BICHE-DE-MER, DONE" from Sydney, fre informed that by SON KOM SEY Os, per "MA

their risk all expense, by the same Enve been lauded and stored at

5 arrangements baen made for through pasang and Singapore,

freight to Apeslapper rica, from Caloulin, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Foochew.

Through Bills of Lading given for Ports of Mexico and on the West Coast of Geo- trai and South Americs to as far as Valpa- rajeu, to New Yorit, Liverpool, Southampton and St. Kazaire, France.

Agency of the Company, Praya West,

For further information, apply at the

GEO. F. HOWMAN, Agent, Hongkong, November 28, 1867.-

NOTICE,

HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. STEAM-TUG FAME," 110 H. P. NOMINAL

With disconnecting Engines THIS: Powerful TUU is available at any tnoment to Berth Vessels in Harbour, or Tow them to or from Sea,

For particulars, as of the Company, board, or to the

to the Captain on Aguilar Street, Hongkong.

JOHN S. LAPRAIK,

Secretary, Hongkong, October 13, 1886.

REYNVAAN BROTHERS & Co. Hongkong, December 30, 1867..

YONSIGNEES of

G&P743,07, 20 cases Vermouth. G.C

125, 25

Do. shipped by G. Caviar por Kugene and Adele, from Marseilles, are hereby inform ed that the same lavo been lauded and are now lying at their risk and expense in the Godowns of the Undersigned.

LANDSTEIN & €0.- Hongkong, December 11, 1867.-

FIRGEN DEL CARMEN," FROM

MANILA.. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- Unamed Vessel, will please send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature, and take inmediato delivery of their goods,

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Ves sel will be landed and stored at the risk and expense of the Consignees,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, December 16, 1867.

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