Notices of Firms.
D
NOTICE.
E have, authorized Mr CLAUS BUDDE
W to viga our Far from this dabo. DREYER & Co, Hongkong, January 1, 1888.
NOTICE.
B. J. MURRAY FORBES is auto-
Me to sign our mans at Gaston from
this dato.
RUSSELL & Oo,
China, February 16, 1868.
NOTICE.
R. HENRY LISTON DALRYMPLE Mis authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, at Toochow from this dato,
BIRLEY & Co. Hongkong, June 3, 1868.
NOTICE
MY Busines, as Shep and Insurance
Broker, Commission Agent, &c. hitherto carried on by myself, will henceforward be conducted under the style or Firm of J. S. Hopí, Sux & Co, j
J. S. HOOK. Hongkong. September 23, 1857.
MR. RA. H. FOLIUS GLEZENKAMP,
being from this date interested in our Firm, will sign the same per procuration.. REYNVAAN BROTHERS & Co. Hongkong, June 1 1988.
laep
NOTICE
DAVE established myself at this port as Veron Commission Merchant, under he Style and Firm of GIFFORD F. PARKED & Co. Ta
GIFFORD FORBES PARKER. Saigon, December 20, 1867,
NOTICE.
Dock.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA, DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
www.
CAPITAL-$750,000.
IN 1,600 SHARES, OF $500 EACH,
HE COMPANY'S DOCKS at ̃ABER- DEEN and WHAMPOA are in full working pader, and this attention of Ship-
respectfully solicited to the advan
THE CHINA MAIL.
Houses aud Lands.
TO LET. THREE Spacions GODOWNS suitable for storing dry Godda; also a Fireproof GODOWN capable of containing 1000 cheats of Opiuni. Situated in the most ven- tral part of Queen's Road, Apply to
J. F. ROSE, Secretary, Hongkong Hotel Company, Limited Hongkong, August 12, 1808)
tf..
For Sale.
NOTICE.
PASSENGERS.
Per Yesso, Messrs Schultz, Gollison and Kegle, European dock and 70 Chinese.
SHIPPING REPORTS,
Ingres, wasich Lace Establish a tu click for KROENIX put in thorough Repair, ni Dean is, fub and Seokrat Sote and white downs, or pm: hind increased to a lens
Of
TWO HOUSES TO BE LET
nated on the RISE OF THE HILL,
Queen's Houd, Apply to
[No. 1630-Aveust 25, 1868.
TO CORRESPONDENTS.
Cher columus are open to all reko wish 1 address the publio vu legitimate grounds, but
$
SELLING OUT.
8. Yesio brings dates Fouche 19th, we do not hold ourselves responsible for the THE Undersigned beg to call the atten- Amoy 23d, and Swatow 24th; left Bouchow opinions of our correspondents..
tion of Ship Masters and the Geners! with strong N.E. breeze and squally wea
All communications addressed to this payer Public that from and after this date, they ther, Bar: 29.52; erossed the bar at noon, will sell the whole of their Stock at Cast wind increasing rapidly to a strong gale, matat be accompanied by the name of the Prices.
heavy confused sen, sad falling barometer; sender, not nesespurity for publication, but as The above Stock consists of Ship Chan- shaped enurso for Haetan Straits. Anchor-
aquerantor of good faith. dlery in all its details, House and Cocking ed in Haetan Straits 1 p.m. of the same sont yards Utensils, Cihan's of descrip day, Bar. 29,40, still
to a heavy Norion-It is particularly requested that all Crockury Ware,
ed away to 90 fationis on starboard cableness of this paper be addressed to the midnight, gals still increasing, thick
rainy Proprietor and in no case to individuals by weather, furious squalls, Bar. 29.25; let go nane. Muck, delay and inconvenience of port anchor, veerod away to 100 fathons on the transaction of business will thereby ba starboard, 30ft and decreasing
u the
port cable,
avoiled
sep15ly, Bar. 20.20; in eal, weighed port anchor and shortened in to 00 fathoms on cables T
a.m. Bar. 29.19, strong breeze from E.S.E.; &a.m. Bar. 20.18, hard
I the Premises Westward, and an easy distance from the Plated Warees, Scafes, Cutlery, gals with furious aqualis from N.N.E.; veer communications relating to the general busi-
the Docking and Repair of Vessels.
The following description is submitted for the information of the Public
MR BARRINGTON, Wyndham Street. Hongkong, May 13, 1868.
TO LET
380 teeth separate BUMS, or the whole of the second Floor of our House at 80,,
Feddar's Wharf, comprising Eleven Bed Rooms with Falor, Dining Room, Pantry, Bath Reons and Cook Houses,
ABERDEEN DOCK, DOCK, No. 1
Built of GRANITE.
-Length, Breath,
Deptli of Water at Spring Tides,
do,
Neap Tiles,
18)
16
NEW DOCK, No. 2.
-Built of GRANITE.
Length,
Breadth,
400 feet;
80
:"
Depth of Water at Spring Videa, 24
ado. Neap Tidea, 214, This Dock is now under course of con- siruation.
WHAMPOA DOUKS, DOOK A. Built of GRANITE,
Length,
Breadto,
.
ido.
550 feet.
[80-
39
Depth of Water at Spring Tides, 1017
Neap Tides, 18hælõ„ This can be used either as one or twe Docks.
JOCK B..
HAVE this day established myself as a
PUBLIO ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE AD-Built of GRANITE. JUSTER and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT.
U LANGDON DAVIES.
2 Club Chiavibers Hongkong, July 1, 1868.
NOTICE.
R RYLE HOLME lins boon admitted
a partner in our Fiein:
GLOVER & Co. Nagisaki, January 3, 1867.
NOTICE FROM and after this date Mr Genzor F. BOWMAN will act as AGENT of the Pacific Mail Steam-ship Company at this Port:
8. 1. PHELPS, Agent,
Hongkong, August 10, 1867.
NOTICE
MR. WILLIAM F. RUSSELL is authorized to sign our Firin from this date.
ETROS. HUNT & Co-
septe Hongkong, August 6, 1868.
NOTICE:
Interest and Responsibility of Mr FRANCIA PARRY and Mr THOMAS SMITH in our Firm scased on 31st Decem ber, 1867, from which date the Partea are Mr CHABLER WILSON MURRAY, Mr ARTHUR
BIRLEY & Co.
Sich and Mr THOMAS TYKK.
Hongkong, June 16, 1868.
NOTICE.
163øp
HE connection of the Undersigned with the Firm of Mcsrs THOS, HUNT & Co. ceales from this date.
4. M. ARMSTRONG. Hongkong, May 1, 1868.
Docks,
FOOCHOW GRANITE FLOORED DOUK
HE above Dock has been in full working order for the last four year. Leigth 300 feet, width at botlom 40 feat, depth of water on the sill, springa, average 17 feet, 14 feet. The Dock in ordinary Tides
nesps
runs dry to the Blocks and is pumped out by Steam,
For further particulars as to the price of ko, de, do, apply to
Coppering INGHABT, Esq., Menara Do Sil-
D
ver & Co.,
Hongkong; Messi Born & Co., Shanghai; or to the Undersigned.
*
JJ
Length,
340 feet. Breadth,
60 Depth of Water at Spring Tides, 18
dos- Neap Tides, 15" The above are the largest Docks in China and they are fitted with every appliance in the way of Caissons, powerful Steam Pumps, ko., to ensure safety and despatch in work.
DOCK. C.
Built of Wood, Length,...
260 feet. Depth of Water at Spring Tides, 14
do.
Neap Tides, 11; Fitted with Caissons and Stesin Pamps.
DOCK D Length, Depth of Water at Spring Tides, 12.6
Neap Tides, 8.8,
Length,
do
DOCK A
! 164 foot?
19
120. feet, Depth of Water at Spring Tides, 11,
do. Neap Tides, .8
D. and E. are Mud Dooks available for small vessels, at very low rates.
WORKSHOPS,
The Workshops on the Premises, both at Aberdeen and Whampoa, possess every appliance necessary for the Repsize of Shipe
Blacksmiths and Machinists Tools, Boiler Plates and Angle Iron, Paints, tile, Tar and Varnish, Brat fly, Whiskey, Gin, Rhino and English Wince, Liqueurs, do, do, da
THOS HUNT & Co. Hongkong, August 10, 1865.
JUST RECEIVED. ExGreat Republic." NDERSON'S Solace TOBACCO.
Ex "Mail Bleamer.” Amber MOUTHPIECES. Cherrywood STEMS. CIGARHOLDERS.
A THOS, LUNT & O.
Hongkong, August 3, 1968.
HE
TO LET, OFFICES sitnated in Queen's Road, formerly coupied by Messrs LaLL STILL & Co. Apply te
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. East Point, June 15, 1868.
15sup
Ex Suite"
Superior Cavite CIGARS.
BIELFELD & ZACHARLÆ Hongkong, August 4, 1868.
FOR SALE: HARD WOOD.
Consisting of:
MOLAVES,
BANABAS,
LIGHTERAGE AND STORAGE.ANILA THE Undersigned will undertake to land Cotton, Rice, Coals, and other Mar- shandise, in theirown Boate, and to receive the same on STORAGE in First-class Gra- nite godown, on Moderate Tersan
ROB. 8. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1866.
TO LET.
THE OFFICE and GODOWN situated at the corner of Wellington and Aberdeen Streets, and at present in the occupation of MesBCA BLACENHORST & SANDERS.
For particulars, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, March 6, 1865.
TO LET. COMMODIOUS HOUSES, situated in
ARANGAS,
And other descriptions Apply to
LANDSTEIN & ̈Co. Hongkong, August 11, 1868.
New Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION.. HE Undersigned will selt by Public
Auction, on
WE THURSDAY,
the 27th August, 1968, at 12 o'clock, at bis Sales Room, COMMERCIAL BANE
4. Morrison Bill;, commanding a thorough BUILDINGS,
view of the Harbour, with Stafiles, do,
Apply to,
THOMAS WALLACE, East Point Godounis. Hongkong, June 6, 1868.
NOTICE
TO. LET. *HE desirable PREMISES on the Queen's Road, lately in the occupation of the Asiatic Bank,
For particulars, apply to
SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, May 18, 1888.
TO LET. HOUSE in Spring Gardens, containing four Rooms and Out Boves; Rent $8 per month.
A
Apply at the Victoria Foundry. Douglong,
Marah 12, 1888,
or Stean Machinery. The Engineer's Shops FIRST Rate ROOMS for Gices or Dwel-
are supplied with lathes, Flauing, Screwling HOUSE for Families in the Quest's
Punching Machines, &o, &c, Road, No. 92, with now Verandah. ing,
fil executing work on the largost whole in a thorough state of repair. aale, and Blacksmith's Shops, are equally well-
-supplied with plant, and the work is entirely carried on ander the Supervision of experienced Каторгать.
Powerful Lifting Shears stand on a Jetty alongside where vessels can lie in 24 fost water and take in or out boilere, muste, drc.
BOILERMAKERS' DEPARTMENT. The company in addition to executing Repairs are prepared to tender for supply a new Bollora to. Steam-ships for con structing which they have great facilities,
FOUNDRY.
Apply to
50 barrels Als.
00 barrels Porter.
21 cases Sherry,
43
5 cases Champagne.
3 cases French Butter in tins.
bags red Saigon Beans.
white
}
25 rulla roofing Felt. 150 boxes Brown Soap,
23-burner Bronte hanging Lamps. 70 cases Candes, etc., etc.,
And,
Far acement of the Concerned, LMH (in circle), 30 bales, ench 15 pieces
of 40 yards Drills. Damaged by sea water. SH (in triangle), 9 I case Noodles.
And at 1 o'clock P.M., By order of the Executor in the Estate of the late GEORGE RICHARD LAWRENCE, the underntentional articles:
5 Silver Cups.
The
1
**
Mug
1
Race Cup.
1 Gold Watch.
1 pair Silver Castors.
Messrs WM. SCHMIDT & Co., Guimakers, Hongkong, May 20, 1868.
رحيم
TU LET TRE BUSINESS PREMISES, formerly
occupied by fears Anvuoto, KA BERG & C., consisting of Dwelling House, Offices, and spacious Godowns.
Possession to be had on the 1st March Apply to
JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong, February 28, 1868.
TO: LET.
2 fancy Cigar Boxes
And sundry Bronzo, and Ivory Ora- ments,
Etc., Etc., Eté TERMS OF SALE. Cash on delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, August 25, 1868. ung27
GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION.
by Public Auction, in their Sales Rooms, Queen's Road, on
FRIDAY,
Iron and Brass Castings, eithor for SlupsOUR Large ROOMS on Second Floor ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell or general purposes, areexecuted with the above the Ofices of the Undersigned, utmost despatch.
44, Queen's Road, at present occupied by Messra V. Hock & Co. Pocasion can be taken on the let of January,
1808. For Terms, do, apply to
"G. DUBOST & Co. Hongkong, November 0, 1807.
STORES.
The Company's Stores will (when re- quired) supply at moderate rates all the uédessarice for Shipwork, such as Paint, Copper, Canvas, &o, &c.
STEAM TUG,
la contention with the above is the powerful Twin Serew Tug WOGSUNG." Vossels requiring the services of hits. Tog either from Matson (where a splendid an
The Company's powerful Steam Tug chorage will be found during the S. W monsoon) or from the White Dogs, can ob-ame (100 flores-power numizal) is always tain them at moderate rates, on application in readiness to Tow Sailing Vessels from Hongkong to the Dook free of charge, and JOHN V. SKEY,
will tako them back or to Sea at reducer Ratex,.- Manager.
to
Pagoda Anchorage, River Min.
THE UNION DOCK COMPANY OF HONGKONG & WHAMPOA, LIMITED. THE Company respectfully beg to call the attention of Bhip Ownors, Causiguese and Masters of Vessels to their establish ments at Whampoa and Hongkong, which
For further particulars, apply at the Office of the Company, d'Aguilar Street, Hongkong.
JOHN S LAPRAIK, Secretary. NB-The Consignem Master of any Prasel seeing recon to complain of the work done in the Jacks, or in any way respectin the Doch arrangements, stoute autress the Secretary on the subject when their com
offer every facility for the docking and sepaints will receive the immediate attention of pairs of Vessels of all classes.
Their Docks at Whampoa aro in good working order and are pumped out by Steam, and the workshops comprise the different departments of Shipwright, Black- Boilermaker, and Machine works: with, Materials supplied of the best kind and on the most reasonable terme, 4 jetty with n pair of powerful lifting sheas, alongside of which masts and boilers can be taken out of Vessele
the Directors of the Company."
Hongkong, October 13, 1888.
Steam Tugs.
NOTICE.
HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED. STEAM-TUG “ FAME,” 110 H; P.. NOMINÁL
With disconnecting Engines.
Their Hongkong catablishment comprizes also the different departments of Ship Blacksmith, Boilermaker and Ma wright, chine works and possesses a pair of lifting
HIS Powerful TUG is available at any moment to Berth Vessels in Harbour, Mbears,
tad- Their Granite Dock at Kowloon most vantageously situated, solidly built, and of or Tow them to or from Sea,
dimensions to admit the docking of any Vessel coming to this harbour, will be com- pleted in a very short time.
full a
The Steam Tug "LITTLE ORPHAN" is always in readiness to tow Veissle to Dook, free of charge, and to sea, or new berth, at reduced rates.
All works carried on under the superin tendence of experienced European foremen, For particulars, apply at the office of the Company, Queen's Road,
JOHN INGLIS, Acting Secretary,, N.B. Consigners or Masters of Vessels hasing caure to complain of the work done at the Docks or at Hongkong, will please ad- dress their complaints to the Office of the Com pany, which will rice the immediate atten tion of the Directors
Hongkong, July 14, 1868
For particulars, apply to the Captain on board, or to the Office of the Company, d'Apullar Street, Hongkong,
JOHN 8. LAPRATK,
Secretary. Hongkong, October 13, 1886.
NOTICE. BESTEAM TUG ISLAND QUEEN, 180 HP. Norhinal, will emmenes to ply on the River Min and adjacent waters early in the spring, and will then be avali atle to berth ships at the anchorage, and to tow to, and from, sea at usual rates,
E.
For further information, apply to Mesara B. How & Co., Foodbow, or to the Un- dersigned,
A DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & U
Agents, Hongkong, February 10, 1805,
TO BE LET. TWO New and Strong GODOWNS on
Marine Lot No. 63. Apply to
GAVIN THOMPSON, al GIBE, LIVIN TO & Co.'s. Hongkong, December 16, 1867.
the 28th instaut, 1808, at Nocu The following GOODS, including :-- By order of H. M. Commissariat; Sundry empty Flour Barels.. Sundry empty Hogshouds,
"Alvoj
20 sets Coach and Carringe Springs, 19 Nilson's Patent Breech Loading
Shot Enfield Rifles.
50 gases French Cognac.
tf.
50 casos Mainobrunuer,"
100 cases Kohler,
STORAGE FOR OPIUM, THE Undersigned is prepared to STORE Opin in a first clues Granito Godown on premiers situated on Praya Central,
CHARLES RIVINGTON, B, Stanley Street. Hongkong, June 9, 1808.
For Sale.
·FOR SALE, JUST LANDED. Ex Havelock" ASS'S BITTER DEER in kilderkine.
in bkds..
BA
Prime York HAMS," Chedder CHEESE,
Apply to
}
in bottle pints
and quarts
EDMUND R: HOLMES,
STAG HOTEL” ŠTOKES.. Queen's Road. Hongkong, August 21, 1906.
ΑΤ
14 cases Port.
24 cases Sherry,
27 barvels Porter.
20 pieces Grandrill.
3 bales Tebine.
12 Silicated Carbon Filters,
20 pieces fancy Flannels
24 pieces mixed Dogskins.
19 pieces finoy Coating
63 pieces mixed eltons.
180 doz. Striped Cotton Socks,
100 Travelling Rugs,
200 doz, Farina's Eau de Cologne,
Etc.,
Etc., : Ete.
10 doz. Boker's Bittdys.
.m. the 20th
DEATHS.
At the Hague, a tus 15th of July, 1868, fron S., let go port anchor; V.a.m. / WYNANDUS. SIEVEBta van Rezas,
July 18th, at Sestroponenti, near Genoa, 20. 14, furious gale and squall from E.S.E. Italy, NORMAN RAMEAT MASSON, Deputy 9.S. E.; thick mainy weathor; reared to Registrar of the Suproine Court of this -105 fathoms on starboard, 40 fathoms on port Colony, aged 4 years.
cable cable; heavy gale and squalls with thick rainy weather continued without intermis sion to midnight of the 20th
Bar. rising 20th, Ba
4
mand; 4 g
Olitre
THE CHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG, TUESDnay, august 25, 1866,
41 20th, Bar. 29.40, wind to steady breeze from S. steator China at anchor under 4pm. weighed and proceed Amy, experienced steady S
S.E. breeze with heavy sea throngliont the re- A NOTICE in the home summary of news mainder of the passage Passer steamer Undine going into Amoy. Experienced light gives us in a few pithy wouls some in- aire and calms with fine weather between formation rospecting the Burlinghame Amoy and Swatow, Steamer Formque was embassy which is as startling as it will in Swatow while the Tesre left; a serious be distasteful to British roside's in disturbance bad occurred amongst the China, Mr Burlinghame and his asso- natives in Swatow, business was suspended ciates are, it appears, expected in Europe on the 19th, 2011, and 21st: about 40 Chinese are supposed to have been killed, very shortly. They have been enter- and fears are still entertained of another tained at a banquet by the New York outbreak, Experienced steady strong and merchants, on which occasion Mr Bur heavy confused ass between Swatow and linghame made a lengthy speech, contain ing some extraordinary statements ré Hongkong.
garding the relations of foreign Puweth with China." Most of our readers (who, will by this time have bad an opporin- ity of reading the speech referred to at length) will most probably share the
.
Barque Albert Volar, left Swan River Western Australia July 26th; experienced heavy westerly gale for two days; from thence steady S. Trades; sighted Christ tuna Island midnight Wodnesday,
Bth
D; entered Sunda Straite Noon Friday/opinion that the statements put forth August 7th; experienced light vari
variable sirs were extraordinary" in their nature, in the Straits, with strong adverse current
left the Sunits a
mensoun
and we invite them to earnestly consider
through Clement's passage Gaspor raits, the end and aims of this "mission," the 6 p.m. August 12th; bad fresh Straits chief of which feels justified in making the Chine see, with
such extraordinary misstatements of fact, heavy squalls and great quantity of rin sighted the great Lenin evincing auch strious obliquity af Telaod at 1 p.m., on Saturday August 22nd reasoning. As the paid representative at one o'clock. Brings a cargo of Sandal of China, Mr Burlingame is doubtless wood Pearl ahella, and Flour.
earning his salary must conscientionely. We do not blame him, for he makes ne pretence of serving us while he speaks on behalf of Chira. But we should earnest ly deprecate such language being allowed to pass unchallenged by the better in formed journals of Great Britain aud America. We shall not here to wait long for comments from the home press Meantime we reserve our own until a less busy day than that of the anival of the inward mail.
The North German barqne Jfikade, from Chofer, reports fine weather and wind from S. E. to Chusan; thence had N.E. wind and enlms till 19k irataut Thence had strong gales from W.S. W. and heavy cross sea; then thick weather, rain, and hoary squalls from S. to W. until arrival.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MATES-WHL Onen —;
For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW,
Por AZO" at Noon on Wedziesday,
the 20th Instant,
The British 3-masted schooner Rubiem, froin Newelwang, reports the first part of the passage had squally weather; thence to Shanghai had fine weather; thence as far as Swatow hd light northerly winds, then had very bail weather and strong gades THE now post office regulation establish from W.S.W, and heavy cross sea i baro meter down to 29.54; then moderate wea-ing a money order office between Houg kong, etc. and Englund, possesses a ther and iaf till arrival in port.
feature which has most agreeably nato- uished the commanity. Instead of at a fixed rate of exchange, oulers are to be granted at the rate current on the day of issue, and thus oue of the most serious drawbacks apprehended to a general use of the new branch is done away with. While we have laid considerable stress on the greater want of atoney order com munication between the conet ports, than between this Colony and Great Britain (greater in fact than we should havo done had we anticipated the exchange regulations laid down) we.cmnot but Per acknowledge that the system as now 26th established is likely to become of consi- devalde use, We still regres that the lecision respecting an intercoastal money Cargo per S. S. Orissa, arrived on 24th order office is to depend upon the results Augnet-
For SHANGHAI, YOKOHAMA, &c.,
Pat "SUNDA," as P.M. this Evening,
the 25th instant
For S'PORE, FENANG & CUUTTA,”—
Per "T. A. GIBB;" on Saturday Rezt,
the 29th instant, at 11 A..
UNDER DESPATCH,
For Swatos, Amoy and Fonchow. Azf, at 1 P.M. on Wednesday, the
instant..
20
Opitim, 676 ebeste Malwa for Shanghai. $29
Hongkong. Paton
918
Treasure, £18,900 for Hongkong. £2,210 for Yokohama.
QUOTATIONS.
HONGBONG, 20th August, 1848: OPIUM.Pats, Nowy
Old, Benares, New,
Malwa, COTTON BOMBAY,
CALOUTTA
inoriths
$630
Exchange, Bruk, 6
401 401 sight, Cendita,
4174/7 Ou Calcutta, 3 3 days' sight, Rs. 250 nous
Bombay, 3 days sight, Rs. 250 Shangline, 3 days' sight Bank, Tie. 73 Bar Silver, (7 dwts, D, Sycee,
of the offices now established, as we imagine that there will be a striking disproportion as to the number of orders cent between the home and China lings - -in favor of the latter. But this not- withstanding, the notification in question so apply meets the wants of those wish- ing to remit to or from home small sunie of money, that it would seem churlish to fail in acknowledging that a real stop has been made towards facilitating the com fort of dwellers in this Colony.
COLONEL STRES, whose Parliamentary life seems to consist of a constant effort 618 620 to wriggle himself into “e suit of pig 055 & 660 tail," has been again on his feet respect- ing the Diplomatic and Consular services in China and Japan. He wants to reduce Sir... Alecek's salary of £6,000 to £4,000 per annam; and would like to see Taku abolished, consisting only, as ho aid, of "a med shore, and a few huts." Why will this bumptious, honorable and gallant member persist in talking about matters upon which, though he don'tless knows a goul deal, he does not knew enough to enable him to speak without being "sat upon " by other members less generally well informed it may be in China watters, but better pasted in par tieglar details. If he would take the adrico so often tendered to him, and H. & S. Bank Shares, Old, 20 a 21 per c. pin, months, between Hongkong and Peking, come out to China and pass, say eight
TRIS SALE Chasli before delivery
Mexic Gold
+
in Mexi Dollars weighed at 7.17, All Lots with all faults and errors of description at purchaser's risk on the fall Gold Bar, 98 touch,
of the hammer,'
au28
FOR SALE, Tthe HONGKONG HOTEL, an English BILLIARD TABLE, complete, in first class order.
Apply to the MANAGER,
Hongkong, Angust 13, 1808,
PER MAIL, Avu, 19, THITE and Colored Kid GLOVES,
Ladies' Gentlemen's and Children's HATS.
LACE
ETS, MANTLES, FI JACKETS, CHUS, to de Dress MATERIALS of all kinda.
FURNITURE DAMASKS REPS, FRINGES, TRIMMING, do, &c.
Table COVERS, BOOTS, &c. Toys, CROQUET GAMES, &
MISS GARRETT, Millinery and Drapery Establishment,
Queen's Road. Hongkong, August 15, 1808,
Hongkong, August 20, 1868.
LATEST SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
English Sovereigns,
28 Australian Sovereigns,
August 25, Yesso, British steamer, 580, Ashton, Foochow 19th, Ainoy 23rd, SHB-
...-23.50
... 23.10 4.60 4.58
10 a 12 Old. par. do. New, 2 dia
Discount,
H. & W.pos dock,
Do.
Do do New, 344p. č. p.
****
tow 24th. General D. LAPRALK & Co.
Aug. 25, Albert Pictor, British barque, 394, Marshall, Swan Bite W.A., July 26, Barometer, Sandal Wood and Wondrion-CAutowitz Attached Thermometer, 81 & Co.
Dry Buib, Aug 25, Mito, N. Germ. bargite, 340, Wet Bulb, Lompert, Chefon, July 27, 2,500 pious Maximum S. Rge., Beans and Sundries-Wa. PUSTAU & Co.
16nimum 8. Re Aug. 2, Rubicon, Brit. maated: sch.,
Max. Sun's Ruga,e' 304, Watt, Newehwang, July 20, 2000 Miniqum en Grass, piculs Beans.ARNHOLD KARBERO & OO,
Previous | Rainon Gron., 0.66 CLEARED.
24 hours.
(above,
0.85 Wind,
S.. Force,
Temperature. BONGBONG, 25th August, 1868.
&M.
3 .M.
20:940
29.768 BL
81.5
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his opinion would at least be worth something as those of a reliable gye witness. But until he does this the same fate will invariably overtake him that has hitherto so entred his parliamentary comfort.
We are happy to learn that Mr Jamnat assistant superintendent of the Police, i almost entirely reversed from the sto wound he accntentally received the other night. This is the more satisfactory, be
the catae the force could at present illi only man for it so at paa hie education of Hongkong and its police organization. The unfortunate Mr Brooks, who is still in Hospital, is, we hear, very far short of convalescents.
No. 1630.-August 25, 1
LOUAL
We understand, in the inatter of Regi Saint, that judgment upon the plic to fix a day for the trial of the fuel has been postponed unt 1 Thursday n day. The re-hearing of the suit ahe others v. Henderson, of the abip Red Hood, takes place to-morrow.
We observe by the report of the from the Coast ports, that a sorious turbance had broken out at Sw amongst the Chinese, in which 40 lout their lives. A further outbreak apprehended when the steamer left treat that no evil intentions aro medi
rosidents. against the foreign
This annual general meeting of the S holders of the Hongkong and Wh Dock Company was held this aftern the Club Chambers--the Elon. W. Ka in the chair. The report of the Dire having been resit, a long discussion plson on the unsatisfactory result alion the accounts for the year, the fact th reduce the expenditoillance
dividend find beet declare, and the
means to reg
A more rigid and ulcso that now in force. Mr Anderson sug ed that the salaries of tho Secentury Hongkong A
Maunger should give
of
to that of a gentleman from home
functione would perform the
definite was done in the nothing dent But ter, although the Chairman invited su tions apon which the Directors might Mr Pyke objected to the apparent ext gance of the Whampoa messing accoun no depreciation WXB Bil the fact that no
for in the value of property by the re and to the loss of last year upon strength of which (he aid) the band dividonil of that year (16 per cont.) wa clared. Mr Amierson likewise took e tion to them of
aptain, Whampon,
greatly incre Holland explanet the e
penses by Directors Inst year, 1
Cand
obring the dividend, siding time every was done with the approval
kuok of the shareholders and resulting b for their benefit; the abareholders (3 continued) and no reason
110
comptat
they had in five years got nearly 10 cent. for their money. He admite
tannual was an unfortunaTS
the stall whether they had a and alluded to the on which was doing wor
the impossibility of lessening exper.s
reducing
Little
on Company
tion
lass than half what they did. By ca
the unpaid capital
સાર્વ
realizin
up
in a bette
thoir stock, they would be able to every liability, and be thea in a sition than they had yet been, and k
to Able
the
aforesai inget opposition report was ultimately adopted, nid accounts approved. "Air Jukes" and Hart were ro-elected antilors; and as Taylor withdrew his name from the t three oligible for election as Dired Messrs Macaulay and Burrows we.c clared efecto, dio objection was mi the proposal of the Board that they sh bas. A full report of the moeting appear in to-morrow's Mail
THE Telegraphic despatch from Shan anuowrcing tu the 1. de O. Company loss of their stammer. Brietres deempien 15 days in overland transit throng. Re This, we believe, is the quickest desy on record between China and Englaw I
The following shipping items and frod Sydney Herald of July 15-Dopart Jane Waistle: June 24, England Atout, barque, 533, for Sha
From 1,100 tuus oval; July 3, Pukuran, with Bona coal; Susonic, with 68 tous coal nuke
with 978 toon coal; all for Shan Ships lodding at Sydney: For Hongk Unward, ship, 606, White. For Shan -Dashing Ware, barque, 350, Vandr Ethiopian, ahip, 838, Falknor; Mar hamque, 190, Sumarfield; Jane S barque, 300, M'Culloch; St. Mayrus, & Melrose, barque, 430, Kislead.
THE following items are frem the S Times:
We understand that the B, I. S. X contemplates running a monthly lin steamers between Bombay and Hong Ra well as between Calcutta and the Tort port.
We believe that no date has yet fixed for the carrying ont of the ext penalty of the law, upon the unfort convict, named Mokkel, who was tri the last Criminal Session for the mu one of his comrades, on the 17th May in a hut in the Serangoon Road; nor transpired, so far as we can learn, wh the execution will bo
сме,
but we presume the
GUITA
be adopted, as in England public exeu are now things of the past The Hen pers state that the Fenian convict, f Barrett, who
the explosion gated the fuse which
of the Clerkenwell Hou Detention some months ago, was to 1
person
the extreme penal
Last
to suffer the the law in public, and therefore we su the same rule will be carried
À
out lare
à correspondent has favored us wit
following items of news e from. Labuan u
date St August, The Rev. W
13.
er, who catie out a short time ago now Colonial Chaplain for Labuan, ni the 20th July after 4 days' ¡lness, of gestion
the brain-his loss was very felt as he had become very popula community
Nows had been recur?
the Samson of the death of Rajah Sir Broeke, and on the 20th July, as a 18 respect to the memory of the ionie firat Governor of the Colony, the C ment offices were elsed, as also att of business; the flags at the
Govern flagstall, and of all the vessels in the hour, were hoistal hali-mast
high an noon twenty-one minute gums were Governor Hennessy wes to go over te
སྙ Tan Point, 30 miles from Laban, n S. Rifleman, on the 14th instant, to w and take obserrations of the Eclipse 18th instant. The total Eclipse w there, & minutes, and onlyone in Labis tremendous cyclone had passed ova buan on the 3rd instant, which causes damage; for instance, the newly buil
arket, and also the Government tending over 100 yards into the ser swept away and totally destroyed
te is reported, shipping had visited Labonin lately,
Quite A quan other vessels, the steaners Rogalsk Vine, H. M. S. Adventure and Len Katherine, an American whaler, that , and H. M. S. Aleman, after a o
of surveying.
The news fmui Sarawak, by the list on the 12th, coufirms the nowa per
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