Notices to Consignees,
VIRGEN DEL CARMEN,” FROM
MANILA, DA
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
named Vessel, will please send in their Bills of Lading for countersigifature, and take immediate delivery of their goods.
Cargo jupeding the discharge of the Ves
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE
B
- THE CHINA MAIL.
New Advertisements:
MULLER & CLAUSSEN.
to their
E bave authorized Mr CLACE BUDDE) EC to invite the attention of the Publi
to sign our Firm from this date.
DREYER & Co, Hongkong, January 1, 1868,
NOTICE.
R WILLIAM JEX STERRY was ad
sal will be hinded and stored at the risk and mitted a Farther in our House from land; and which are suitable either for,
expense of the Consignees
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, December 16, 1867.
'8. §. "ARKATOON APCAL,” FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND
SINGAPORE....
ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Steamer will please send in their Bills eding for Countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods.
"GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, January 9, 1868, CONSIGNEES of Cargo ner French Bk. JACQUES & MARIE," from Yo kohama, "are requested to send in their Bill of Lading for countersignature, and, to take immediate delivery of their Gonds.
REYNVAAN BROTHERS & Co.... Agents for Jaegues and Marie. Hongkong, Jautary 3, 1808. *-*
1ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Company
pleam-stop? DUNNAI, are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for counter signature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods before this 7th instant, or they will to landed and stored at thoir, risk ábú éxpense, - 2
AUTHBERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, January 6, 1868.
MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES CO.
THE NOTICE
Tu fallowing cases have been landed and stored at the risk and expenso of the Consignees, who are requested to take im mediate delivery
ER Alphee,
7th September, HM & Co. 1. po 1 bis Sundries.
Ex
5th December.
... basket Feathers.
C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent.
Hongkong, December 19, 1867.
Notices . f Firms.
NOTICE
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr AD MITCHELS in our Firm, ceased on the 31st day of December, 1867.-**
NEA FERGUSON & Co, Hongkong, January &, 1868.
* NOTICE.
ESSES, H. PM. WACHTS18 ad B..
ALPHE OREKANS ceased to be Part nera in our Firm since the 31st December
GAYMANS & Co -Nagasaki, January 1, 1868.
1mar
JUFIDE is hereby given that the Inter
No
eat and Responsibility of the late My C. JAMESON in our Firm ceased on the 30th September laat
The Business will in futura in carried on by Mr. BARTON under the Name or Style of JAMESON & BARTON, as heretofore
·JAMESON & BALTUN. Hongkong, January 2; 1868.--
2ap
the Fifteenth day of November, Uus Thu- and Eight Hundred and sixty-six, aud
will siga thu Firu
OVERCOATS & YA
SAYLE & CO
16ja
1)
་
New and well selcoted Stuck of FANCY AND OTSER CLOTHS, FOR THIS SEASON, which they bave just received from Eng-
SUITS, FROCK, MORNING AND SHOOTING COATE, "AND POR |& YAURTING JACKETS.
provided with an EXPERIENCED CUT ER
branch of the Trade, in constant very NOTICE
communication with some of the most Interest and Responsibility of Mr Afualiomable houses ist London and Paris, FERGUSON in our Firm censed on the they are now well prepared to exconte ail 1st day of November, 1866.
orders, connected with this 4. FERGUSON & Ca, DEPARTMENT, WITH PUNCTUALITY
AND DISPATCH NAVAL AND MILITARY UNIFORMS, LADIES RIDING HABITS,
Victoria Excliango, Hongkong, December 18, 1867.
11 HE Business will be henceforth carried on matter the same. Name by the Un. assigned.
New Advertisements."
CEALED TENDERS (in duplicats) Sed fenders for Bills, will be
received at this Office until Noon ou MONDAY NEXT, the 13th instant, for Billa on the Lorda Commissionare of Her Majesty's Treasury, or on the Governor General of India in Council, Calcutta, bath at 30 days sight, in exchange for current dollars of Hougking at 71.7fmg | Bills on London will not be drawn smys under £1,000, and on Caloutta under
2000
THE
CHINESE COMMERCIAL
GUIDE.
BY S, WELLS WILLIAMS, LL.D.
Published nå the "CHINA MAIL" Offies, Hongkong
638 FT. DEMY BYO, WITH APPENDIX.
FIFTH EDITION, 1869, Frice, $6.
Original Publishing Price, Ten Dollars.
[No. 1487-JANUARY 11, 1868.
Temperature.
HONGKONG, 11th January, 1888,
94, M. -30.290 30.194~
%P.M.
Barometer,...
Attached Thermometer, 68 110 Dry Bull
580
610
Wet Bulb,
48.0
49,0
Minimum S. Rgr
Maximum S. gr.,
.63.0
63.0
Max. Sun's Roys,
Minimus on Grass,... 46.0
Previoua RainonGrou., 0,00
24hours,
' above,... 0.00
Wind,
N.E.
Force,
1:
Cloud
8
9
Dull
Dall
The following is nu Abstract of the Con. Ozone, ... for
tents of this Book
The accepted Tenders will be at once Botified to the respective parties by
letter, requesting thein to lodge the amount to the creuit of the Commissariat Account at the Oriental Bank Corporation, where a receipt will be giveu, on promotion of which at
MITCHEL (After the newest and most graceful designs. this Office the Bills will be issuedig í
J. D. MEYERS, and HENRY TEHES Hongkong, December 10, 1807. de 16-68
NOTICE.
Interest
and Responsibility of Mr Firm MALLY TURUMSEYBROY in our
ceased on the Inth instant, and the said Firm will be continued under the Style of SHERIFY & Co. in Bombay, instead foro.
Stock of lest Season's READY-MADE CLOTHES,
selling off at a reduction of 20 per cent. on original prica R FOR STYLE, ECONOMY, AND PERFECT FITTING, MULLER AND CLAUSSEN,
Queen's Road Tu Hongkong, 28th December, 1867.
MOLLER & CLAUSSEN
of VALZY MAHOME ALLOUHOY SE hereto-EG to announce the arrival from Enge Dland of their Now Stock of FANDY GOODS, consisting of—it
SHERIFF & Co.
31ja
Hongkong, December 31, JB87.
HALL A HOLIZ, General & Commission Agents. TAQASAKL
NOTICE.
HE interest hud respousibility of Mr. WO. VAN DORUS H our firm censud on the fat January, 1800.
OSMAN & do. November 19, 1807.
Hongkong, Dy Have this day established myself as a Ge- neral Commission Merchant under the style or firm of VAN OORDT & Compl
-W, O. VAN OURDT, Tokohanan, October 24, 1897
NOTICE.
tf
BAVE established myself at this port as General Commissiou Aferchant, under the Style and Firiu' of GIFFOES F. PARKER. & Co.-
GENTS Silk and Wool, Flannel, and Long Cloth SHIRTS,
T
Silk, Cotton, Merino and Lambswool DRAWERS and UNDERSHIRTS.
Silk, Cotton, Merino and Lambswool SOCKS,
LADIES Cotton and Merino STOCK INGS.
GENTE COLLARS, in all the newest styles. "
DENT'S Town-mindo KID GLOVES, DENT'S Back and
DRIVING and Doerkin GLOVES.
CHRISTY's Paris Silk and Drab FELT
BT FANCY SUARES TIES, CAM
HANDKERCHIEFS, BRACES, UMBRELLAS, CHOLERA BELTS, DAWSON'S BOOTS and SHOES, PEB FUMERY, FANOY SOAPS, BRUSHES, COMBS
And every article requisite for the TUILETTE, WALKING STICKS & CANES in great variety
Hongkong, December 28, 1807,
In order to save time, it is requested that the Sets of Bills required may be detailed in the margin of the Teuder, and it is particularly requested that the Tendors may be in duplicate.
REDMOND UNIACKE,
Deputy Cum Gen
Controller. Controller'a Office, Commissariat, China,
Hongkong, January 7, 1869.
NOTICE
13ja
R. J. THOMSON, Photographer, from Singapore, will shortly VISIT houg- ong
Hongkong, January 4, 1869, 1-a-w 4ft.
SUPERIOR JAPANESE WARE
AUCTION,
AND CRAWFORD & Co. will sell
by Public Auction, on
WEDNESDAY,
15th January, at 2.30 ex., in their Store Fromises, entrance oither from the Queen's Road, or from the Praya),
A fine collection of Japanem WARE, comprising age
Gold and Plain Lacquered Cabinets, Glove Boxes, Chow Chow Boxes, Cigar Cases, Writing Doaks, Work Tables, Fancy Boxes, Bowls and Covers, Book Slides, Straw Boxes and Cabinets, Fish- ing Rods, Tooth Picks, Traya, Porcelain Dishes, Handsome Porcelain Vases, etc., etota
And, at g'clock;:
An Elegant English-built Carriage,
GIFFORD FORBES PARKER SAYLE & CO. with Pole Shafts for a double or single
Saigon, December 20, 1867
Insurances.
MERCHANTS' MUTUAL MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, SAN FRANCISCO.
PAID UP CAPITAL, $500,000. HE Undersigned having been appointer Agents in Houghong and China for the above Company, are prepared to grant
Policies at Current Kates.
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, August 9 1867 :
THE LONDON ASSURANCE:
CORPORATION, Smy Eugagement ceases in May next,THE Undersigned having been a
All outstanding Accounts for the past Two Yuars must bo zant in immediately for payment
NOTICE.
MARY HASTELOW RANDLE,
Huperintendent, Hongkong, January 2, 1868.
-18my
NOTICE. THE Interest and Responsibility of Me LW.JA STURock in our Firmi ceased yesterday by lapse of time.
BOYD & Co. ? Amuy, January 1, 1863,
lap
NOTICE.
Y Business, as Ship and Insurance Al Broker, Cunnistivni agent, de. hitherto carried ou by myself, will henecforward ba conicled under the style or Firm of J. S. Hook, SON & Co.
J. S. HOOK. Hongkong, September 25, 1867.
NOTICE: HAVE this day commoned Business as
Ship Broker.
SL HAINEMANN:
Hongkong, January 2, 1968,
Ofe
R. THOMAS PYKE has this day beori
linitted a Partner in our Firin
BIRLEY & Co.t Hongkong, January 2, 1868. - !---
HAVE this day established myself, as I-PUBLIC TE INSPECTOR and GENERAL COMMISSION MEACHASE, at this Port, under the style and Firm of GUNDRY & Co.
ALFRED A GUNDRY, Shanghae, June 1, 1865
NOTICE
LE Business of the Undersigned will be tried on at Peddark Hill, Mr HOLMEN Iving retired from
the same
GEO HOLMES,
Nhip and General Broker.
11ngkong, January 2, 1868. - -
is hereby given that the Interest
OTICE já
appointed Agents of the above Corporation ar prepared to grant Fire and Marine Tusur ance on the usual Termä
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co: Hongkong, December 26, 1907.
SAMARANG SEA AND --- FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SAMARANG.
THE Undersigned having been appointed Unda Muse for the above named Company are prepared to grant Policies covering Marine Risks at the current Rates.
Masso, Aug. 4, 1886.
RAYNAL &Co.
New Advertisements.
AT TIL STAG HOTEL STORES, NO.: 110, QUEEN'S BOAU. Just Landed EZ THE TWEED, DICKLES, JAMS, SALT,
I VINEGAR CURRANTS,
HERBS, Raspberry VINEGAR, ÖATSUÏ, MUSTARD, Loaf SUGAR, BLACKING. Ginger BRANDY Booth's OLD TOM, OLAMPAGNE in' pint. Ühedder Loaf CHEESE. Prime YORK HAMS.
EDMUND HOLMES, Hongkong, January 9, 1863. RECEIVED EX MAIL STEAMEK AND SHIP BUGENE & ADELE,"
···Direct from Marseilles. LARGE and varied assortment of French BUNBONS in bottles, suit
able for Christmas Presents, CHAMPAGNE
OLARETS
Breakfast CLARETS. Dessert CLARETS.
BAUTERNE
VERMOUTH, ABSINTHE
SHERRY
BRANDY
Franch TRESERVES. MACARONI and VERMICELLI,
Griyore OHEESE,
Norge og BUTTER
FALOOX Administrator of the Estate and Effects of JOHN FRANCIS FAWOFTE leccused, intizo Business of a
Chandler, and General Storo Keeper lately on by the raid Joux FRANGIA gried FAWCETT at Victoria, Hongkong, peseed en the Brst day of January inst, and that Mr James Willam Pearce has purchased Bðííeas and will in future darry
on the sunie, under the Style or Firm of
Fawcett & Co
Dated the first day of January, 1887.
FALCONER, Administrator of the Frials and Effects of JORN FRANCIS FAWCETT, deceased:
J. W. PEARCE,
NOTICE:
FROM and after this date Mr Groza F.
-Bown will act as AGENT of the Pacific Mail Steam-ship Company at this
S-L. PHELPS
Hongkong, Angust 15, 1887.
Port:
Fronth VINEGAR
Salad OIL
Specials and French OLIVES.
MARASCHINU.
SYRUPS
Loaf & Crushed SUGARS Patent Desiccated MILK
G. DUBOST & Co Hongkong, December 17, 1867
PER MAIL STEAMER M Suitable for Christmas Presents. A
SPLENDID ASSORTMENT of Meerschaum PIPES, with and Without Cherrywood Stems, Oiger HOLDERS. ALBUMS
Real Havana CIGARS.
etc., men steprisetort BIELFELD and ZACHARIAS, Hongkong, December 20, 1887,
Victoria Exchange. OLICIT inspection of their NEW STOCK, specially prepared for the onning Season, funding the largest and best assortment of GOODS they have yet offered,
Black Claces, Plain and Fancy Silks,
***(Comprising),—_____ at old prices, Fusey, Hey, Wool Plaids and all the newest designs for Ladies Dresses, a large assortment of Evening and Ball Dress, Embroidered, Printed and made-up Skirts. Crinolines, Muslin Embroideries and Laces of all descriptions, The newest styles io Dress Trimmings, « Ladies' Trimmed Hats and Bonnets. Flowers, Feathers, Wreaths, etc
MANTLES and JACKETS. of the newest designe and materials. The Milinery and Dross Making Departments are under the management of two experienced West End assistunts.
The Tailoring Department is now well supplied with everydescription of Cloth, for Autumn Wear, including Blue, Black, and Serlot Broad Cloths.
Blue and Black DOESKINS, Naval and Military CLOTHS, 3/4 and 6/4 TWEETS and Doeskins, Witneys, Beavers, &c
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hosiery of all descriptions. Ladies and Gentlemen's Kid Gloves from well-known, Makers TIES and SCARFS in great.
variety
Felt Tapestry and Brussels. Carpets, Matting and Floor Cloths.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Hosiery of all makes. Latest Styles. Household Linens of every
***** description** Black and Drab Felt HATS, Black and Drab Paris and Beaver Dress: Hats. flongkong, September 24, 1867,
Harness, Saddles, Bridles, Horse Blank- ats, etc., eto, oto.:
TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery
in Mexican Dollars woighed at 7.1.7. All lots with all faults and errors of de- seription at purchaser's risk on the fill of the hammort
Hongkong, January 7, 1868,
CHAT...SEC. 1 TO 4
Four Treaties with China.
1.
Treaty with Great Britain, Chinese Text of the same.
2. Treaty with the United States. 3.--Treaty with France. 4-Treaty with Russia
Supplementary Treaty with Russia.
CHAP. I.-C. 1 xo 5. Articles of Trade with China, 1-Turiff on Articles of Impost 2-Tariff on Articles of Export.. 3-Rules repeating Trade and Duss
Chinese Text of the same. 4-Description of Articles of Import. 5.-Description of Articles of Export
UHAF IIT, SEC. 1 TO 14. Foreign Comma cs with China. 1.Port of Caulon,
2-Port of Chauchan or Swatowy, 3.Port of Kingeliau in Hainan. 4.--Post of Amoy.
5.--Port of Fouchow,
Wenther,
THE CHINA PUNCH, No. 16.
WAS PUBLISHED THIS MORNING,.
January 10.
Illustrations.
The Burden is greater than I can bear.
Seasonable, if out of Time. Japan (atuck again.) Passing Remarks.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES ON SUNDAYS IN HONGKONG.
ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL.Morning 11: o'clock,The Right Revd. Lord Bhop of Victoria, Aftermon o'clock.-Rovd W. R. Bench, M. A., Colonial Chaplatt, and the Naval Chaplin
ST. PAUL'S COLLEGE CHAPEL.Evening Victoria
-Ports of Tanshui and Taiwan in For 8 r..--The Right Rev. Lord
7.-Port of Ningpo. B.-Tort of Shanghai.
9.-Purta in the Yangtaz aud Trade in ing, 6 2,M. --
the Interior
10-Port of Taugebau or Chofoo, 11.-Port of Tientsio.
12.-Port of Newolwang or Yangtz. 13. Colony of Hongkong. 14—Colony of Macao.
CHAP. IV.RO. 1 TO 5. Foreign Commerce with Japan. 1.-Interconite with Japan. 2.-Trenty
between Great Britain and
Japan 3.-Porta open to Foreign Commerce.
Nagasaki.
Kanagawa and Hakodadi. 4-Japanese Cuine, Weights and Mea-
** auréo, l
B-American Compact with. Lewchew.
GAP, V-REO. 1307. Mmcys, Weights, Co, in China, 1-Chinese Currency.
Chinless Numerals. 3-Olinese Commercial Weights.. 4--Measures of Capacity, 6.Mensures of Length. 6.-Chinese Land Measures.
7. Chinese Divisions of Tine,
· CHAP, VI,~~ELU. 1 To 11. Western Moneys, I sights, &c..
Annamese Moneys, &c.
£
ja15
2
-Port of Saigon.
3:
Siamese Moneya, Weights, &c.
MAILS WILL CLOSE
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.
For 'SAN FRANCISCO,-
Per "KINGFISHER," on Tuesday, the
14th Instant, at 11 am. For SWATOW, MOY & FOOCHOW.
Por “UNDINE," on Tuesday, the 14th
instant, at 7.80 A..
For MANILA-
Per
VIRGEN DEL CARMEN," at 3 F.M., on Monday, the 13th inst.
UNDER DESPATCH.
For Bangkuk.Per Midnight, at day- light, To-morrow, the 12th instant.
For Manila.-Per Virgen del Carmen at 4.ar on Monday, the 13th inst
ARKIVAL
Fellows, Liverpool, Aug. 8, 1,100 tons. January 11, Coringa, British abip, 700,
Coul, P. & Co
Treaty with Siam, Tariff, Sa,
4-Netherlands India.
5. Philippine Islande,
Sailing Directions for Panay L 6.Malayan States-Singapore, &o. 7 Burmese Mourys, Weights, de 8-Indian Presidencies,Bengal, Ma-
dras, Bombay, 9.-Ceylon. 10.-English and French Weights, &c. 11-United States of America.
CHAP. VILO. 1ro .. Tables on Prices, Exchanges, de. 1.-Comparison of Prices, 2-Relating to Exchanges 3-Relating to Time.
4. Comparison of, Weights. 6.Measurement of Cargo... 6-Bullion Operations.
of
D. B
UNION OROROH-Minister. Rev. D Morris Morning Service, 11 a.; Even- ST. STEPHEN'S MISSION CHAPEL(Ser vice in Chinese.) Morning 10 o'clock... Rev. Warren,
Lo Sam pen.. Afterapan 8 o'clock The same.
ROMAN CATHOLIO CHURCH-Rev. Fa ther Raimondi, vice-prefect. In the morn ing, at 5.30, Iat Mass; 6, 2nd Masa; 6.30, Sermon in
in English; 7,
7, 3rd Mass: 8, High Mass with Sermon in Portuguese: 9.30, Last Maas. In the afternoon, at 1, Serwon in Chinese. Evening, 4.30, Sermon in Portuguese; 5, Benediction.
SALLOR'S HOME.-Evening Service, at GP.-Rev. John Piper.
BIRTHS.
On Saturday, 11th January, at the China Mail office, the wife of N. B. DANNYa, Esq, of a Daughter
At Bay View, Arbutbuot Road, on the 11th inst., the wife of G. Dops, D., of a Daughter.
MARRIAGE.
At St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, on- the 11th inst., by the Rev. W. R. Beach, GEORGE PRILLITS, of H. B. M. Cousuler Service, Amoy, to JANE EMILY, eldest Daughter of John Marsh of Maidstone,
Kent
THE CHINA MAL.
HONGKONG, SATURDAY, JAN. 11, 1868.
EMPLOYMENT IN CHINA... THE remarks of our correspondent C. J G. yesterday, bear upon a subject of growing importance to the Foreign com- munity in China. He is not the first who has pointed out the necessity of impressing on the minds of people at home that the olden days of rapid fortunes being made are well-night paat,that as the pagoda tree exists to longer in India, to the "ictories" and their traditions are but a dream of the past. The assor tion will however bear repetition, for oven APPENDIX-Containing Sailing Direc-in these days of steam and telegraphy- tions for the Coast of Ching, and for the news from the Far East, or rather a ** SHIPPING REPORT
Japan Islande; also giving the muavings knowledge of the social conditions of its The Brit. ship Cariaga, from Liverpool, of Chinese Words occurring in Charts and society, travels but slowly. The successful reports: crossed the Equator on Sept. 15 in Sailing Directions; and also a Table of Po- few as still the ideals apon which many long. 24.21 W. passed the meridian of the sitions of
ens of places on the Chinese and Japa Cape of Good Hope on 10th Oct. in lat: 39 nese Coasts.
young beginners base all their conceptions S. made Sandalwood
The author in bis Preface The of the China Merchant, and the tales of and of th Nov-1 came through the eastward passage,
tables
sin Chap. VIL, for estimating prices, past years when the fresh arrivala, if only light winds and calms till Pellew Jalani measuremont of goods, exobauges, &c. have tolerably well educated with some know- bad fine weather, wind front NW, till lat: basoge to freign constantly in new ledge of accounts and able to write.
long. 158.8 E.; then had. strong.
among the foreign merchants in China legible hand, were eagerly sad p wind from N.E. intil Jan Srd in lat. 18.88 Those for calculating the prices of tes in for houses into which at the present day. N. long. 128.37 E.; from thenes had light dollars or pence have been copied from the wind and cans till Jan. 6th, followed by more extended tables, by the kind permis nothing less than the exertion of interest strongwind from A
NE; Tab to. W. and mide sion of the author, P. Loureiro, Beq. The Bashee o 7th Jun wind from W. to S. fast acction of the same chapter, on More Wad End to
to break through Baahee Chan-ments in Billion," has been prepared and nettou.
can secure their admission, arestil ringing
in the ears of those who look Chinawards,
it is extremely desirable that the splen
outh sighted Formosa, from whield for the Guide by Patrick R. did visions which so constantly bring to
time until sighting Pedro Blanco had no durate wind from the southward kind sust
10th ere
vat
of the Commercial Bank of
our shores Europeans of all nations. Hongkong, who has had mach ex- ward; at 7. P.M. of the exchanged sig porience in the exchanges and movements and we are glad to find that some one seeking employment should be dispelled, hala with American ship Surprise, bound of the
the precious metals in Eastern Asi Nortli; had light winds from that time an
Appendix of Sailing Directions has has taken up the matter. There are til we came to Ra anchor at Hongkong on with short interruptions, the coasts from letter we refer to which will bear discus
been reprinted from
the i
China
Pilot. moreover a few suggestive points in the 11th Jan 166 days out.
Deu 4th, lut. 0.39 S. foug
123,19 E. spoke Amor, bare it and for the Chinese coasta, the Diren irrespective of its outside influence.
Singapore to Rakodadi are all described in siou as applied to society in the colony of Boston, from New York to 120 days
sout Nov. 30, lat. 10.26 tions have been improved by the insertiou spoke an Austrian thred of this Chinese characters for the names of val a finds the merchants' houses filled
The first of these is that the new wasted schooner from Hovis bound to all plages that could be ascertained." Macao, 182 days out Dec 18th spoke
Brush ship Devonshire, from Card bound to Shanghai, 130 days out, lat, 1.9% Jong 128.17
FOOCHOW SHIPPING.
From Messrs Gilman & Co.'s semi month. RE Undersigned us just received, byly Shipping List, Lloydia Agents, Fooohow-
Steamer Swound, a few SHEEP, 8th January, 1868 ready dressed and for Sale in quarter,
Also sono GAME.
ABBIVALEU
FRISBY, 33, Praya.
Dec.
27, Fusiyama, from Shangbai,
28, Formosa, from Hongkong,
Hongkong, December 31, 1857
*FOR SALE. Ez late Arrivals,
PRIME California CHEESE.
Do. Gruyere Do
Do, California BUTTER.
100 barrels. Prime Hamtirg Mess PORK
Prime Westphalia HAMS,
LAMMERT
ATKINSON
& Cu Hongkong, December 23, 1667;
10, Peterborough, from Shanghai
80, Undine, from Hongkong
Jun
Shanghai
1. Buna bangkai. !
1 Island Queen,
୫
Bengkong from Slinngla
4, Niphon, from Hongkong
F, Douglas, from Hongkong.
- Boeiab, from Shanghof.
DEPARTURES Dee.
TENDERS will be rastived by the Under-19, Yeast, for Hongkong, General
Jah
sigual at or before Noon, ou SA PUR29, Pince Kung, for Shanghai, General. DAY, the 18th Instant, for the supply of 31, Fenella, for Shanghai, General, SPARS, TIMBER Bud Timber MATE di, Formoss, for Shanghai, Gener RIALS, for the use of this Establishment
Further particulars can be obtained on application at this Office.
A. H. PRICE, Naval Sto ekeeper
H. M: Naval Yard; Hongkong, January 8,
3 Cora Linn, for Shanghai, Poles.
Undine, for Hongkong, General,
VESSELS IN THE RIVER MIN.
Woosung, Hongkong, Plata, A. E, Vidal, Fusiyama, Peterborough, J. O. Munro, fate Island Queen, Niphon, Douglas, Beamah
China Mail Agents, or direct to
Orders muy be sent through any of the
CHARLES A. SAINT, (Late A Shortreda & Co.) China Mail Office, Jan. 6, 1808.
QUOTATIONS.
HONGKONG, 11h January, 1868. OPIUM.-Patna, New, ... $656)
Bouares, New, 65% Malwa,
705 Exchange. Bank, & months' sight, ..... 48 Credits 6
*
On Caloutts, 3 days' sight, Rm. 217 a 2181
Bombay, 3 days' aight, Rs. 2175-
23
Merions,
Shanghae, 8 days' sight Bank Tls, 72 Bar Silver, 17 dwts. B, 11 per o per Bycoe,
91 per c. per. pare per 20.65 per tael 25.80 4.87
Gold Bar, un tualy Burlish Sovereigns,
Australian Sovereigns, Discount,
Gas Company Sharos, 40 per Share
Do. do
B. &W.pon dook, Old, 12 per cent pm, Now, 14 per cont pm. H. & S. Bank Shares, Old, 6 per cunt pm.
do. New, Union Dock Bliare, 60 e 26 per cent dia
Do
with foreigners, who work for less sala- ry than he can exist upon "an undenbt- ed truth. But we think that the present race of mercantile clerks should, s speedily as may be learn to exist upon these moderate salaria. It is constantly arged that "living is so expensive in Hongkong," which it certainly is; but it is not so expensive as to render it in- possible for young men who would be..... getting salaries rauging between sixty and two hundred pounds at home from living-nay and saving money into the bargain just as well as they would do elsewhere. Many who sneer at the $30 a month for which a young Portuguese is willing to work would be dear bargaing at the said sixty pounds per annum in England. Hut here forsooth the junior clerk, must have his "tmp" and his mount" andinust adventures little upon facing and other olauces, while the.. items of luxury which really constituts the chief portion of the expence of living in China must be indulged in withoud thought of the inevitable bill, House rent is fairly pleaded as exorbitant in this colony, but the ples applies almost solely to Hongkong, while those to whom we chiefly refer do not have to pay their own charges for this item.
A reaction
has to some extent taken place and at
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the present moment a sensibl we are aware, springing n quarters respecting the at cassity of retrenchment. E the open ports and Hor gother it may be fairly assorte existing class, of mercantile by a combination of fortun stances racat unlikely to conti greatly above their position. compared with their home i have inaugurated a reign of d are now beginning to reap quences. Nothing but a detorn against the prevailing prod avail to restore the necessary tween income and expenditure be made it will, we venture be found that there will be employment for English. yout laries which though small com prosent rates, will amply porn "existing" and having a bala As regards the remarks made respondent upon the employm tuguese in Government offic fully endorse them. Liko hir no complaint to urge agains save that they are not Briti opinion in all countries is stro ed to the common ceploymen in their government servic
mot see why Hougkong sho exception to so universal ar is not in this case the excuse plies to mercantile clerkships desired to obtain well-educ Englishmen for every single filled by Portuguese, at the sus there would be, in the preser competition for employment a difficulty in Billing each appoin is rumoured that directions ta have been alrely issued from ral Post Office at home, thoug
gine it applies only to future
which would be but fair to t employés, Whether, howeve ployment be official or privat certain that a change in idoxs Jute necessity on the part of reside in China, unless it by perpetuate the present sre while we willingly aid all ene make our home friends unde times have changed in Chin the market is overstocked wit employes, it is well to remind of facts in connection with which though acknowledged acted upon by few.
A CORRESPONDENT has kind us with the following "cu dence" "The figures in opla added.-
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WE remind our readers of the
is to be given this evening at sifano, commencing at 9 v'old possess nansust attractions, an believe, well reward a full hous
POLICE WREOKER", Conatables 299 and 148 (1 clagged before Mr this
May naglect of duty, insomuch Hith sd 24th of December las
only
failed to assist and protect juuk
the villagers to plunder
te
Wh
junk, but they also allowed the ill-treated by the villagera
that they were pirates. neglected to report the cironais Inspector at Sowkewan, The
red the wreck, the plu junk proved the
the ill-treatment, while Inspect showed that no report had been fendants pleaded that they did forward sod vite put forwAN
His W
that they wes and, as
worde
than th as wrecking was punishe servitude; he wished he mud bo of power to send them to Gaol ever, fingid them $100 each. option of imprisonment (with for three months.
-BAND" AMATEUR THEATRICA
The above named Amateurs g Performance at the Garrison evening before a brilliant ass ladies and gentlemen. His Ex Governor arrived at abunt o nad was received with a hearty the
Boldiers it the Back Seats ohusinn of the National An Excellency
the Major Genera straived shortly afterwards, H minates the House began to fl the
rising of the ourtsin bo sccupied. It appreciation
must
be a pl for the lintie
prejudice
a setting aside of pat
Garrison Theatre,
which on thi
on the last Performance it.
hought so many people tog chosen for last evening ment comprised *Irish
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the
original Fa
Assurance suit
Yank
Farce by T. Rodw
Young Widow the in by the Ethiopian The acting in the first play wa Pat which was played by the Nancy by Miss F. Macke instays of the Piece, and
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