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CHINA

MAIL.

PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE "HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST**

£A-+‡AT^HATA BONGKONG, THURSDAY, 5TH NOVEMBER, 1868

VOL. XXIV. No. 1692

New Advertisements.

AGENTS FOR THE OHINA MAIL. LONDON: F. ALGAR, 11, Gfentent's Lane,

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, FOR SALE FROM SHIP'S SIDE. Cornhill. Gorpos & Goren, 121, fol 930

Tons Hartlepool West Hartley beat born Hill, B.C. BATES HENDY & Co.,

large Steam GOALS just received 4 Old Fairy, B, C.

par Tuunton

Under certain conditions arrangements AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Melcould be made for conveyance of above

cargo to a port in China or Japan.

Apply to Hongkong, November 3, 1868...⠀⠀ no10

bourne and Sydney

SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta generally: WHITE & BAUER, Son Francie

Ca Shanghus, H. Hone & Co. Ma-

i, C. KARUTH & Co.

Arrivals,

Nov. 4, Oberlen, Brit brig, 248, Mofer len, Foochow, Nov. 2, Tea-TURAKK &

Co.

Nov. 4, Evangeline, British barque, 441, Adam, Nowoastle, N.5.W., Aug 26, 650 tour Coal--ROB. S. WALEER & Co.

Nov. 4, China, N. German steamer, :848, Moller, Shanghai, Nov. 1, 11a.m., General.

--SIEMSSEN & Co.

Departures.

Nov. 5, Catherine Jurgensen, for Nagasaki.

5, Hackmatos, for Saigon.

5, Exonion, for Hoíla.

Passengers.

Per China, from Shanghai, Messra C. mer, Wright, I European deck and Chinese

Shipping Reports.

54

·GILMAN- & Co.

NOTICE.

VICTORIA REGATTA CLUB. HE Entries for Mon-of-war's Gigs and Cutters, for Boate manned by Euro- penas, for House Boats pulled by China meh and for Upan Sailing Boats must be made as specified in the Programme en or before JALURDAY, the 7th instant, at Noon, instead of the time previously noti- fied.

A. MOLEOD, How Seo Hongkong, November 3, 1968.

CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.

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UTICE is hereby given that a General N MEETING of Shareholders of the | Csaton Lustrance Uliou will be held at the fices of the Undersigned, in the Queen's Road, THURSDAY, the 12th instant,

3.P.

JARDINE,

MATHESON & Co., General Agents, Canton Intranes Úfice. Hongkong, November 2, 1888.

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FRENCH CONSULATE-NOTICE. Palin Elgin Street, formerly occupied ne Why to the accident to the building

the French Consulate, the Uffice of the above has been temporarily Removed to the FRENCH MISSION LIQUE, Staunton Street.

The North Gorm. aleamer Chind, from Shanghai, reports Sue weather and fresh N. E. monsoon all the passage down. On 1st Nov. paszed S. S. Er King, off Beacon, bound up off light ship passed an English gun-boat, bound up; and on 4th Nov SAW the stoainer Fesso off Breaker Point, bound North

The British barque Brangeline, from Newcastla, reports bad weather and strong Northerly gales the first part of passage, the latter part strong gales and heavy ses. 68 days out. On 31st Oct in lat. 19.55 No Jong 125,67 Kapoke the British barg., Henry Grenfell, steer, ny to S. L.;

New Advertisements.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HE Undersigned have received in

Hongkong, October 29, 1868.

No. 122.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

ENDERS for Contracts for the supply of the articles included in the under- | mentioned butiedules to the Government Civil and Look Hospitals, for the space of vuc year commencing on the 26th of December, 1868, will be received at this Office until noon of the lat

of Decezobar, 1848,

SCHEDULE 1-Provisions.

-2-Bedical Comforts. 3-Bedding and Clothing

3)

Tendem may be made for all four Belie dules, or for cach separately.

The successful tenderer will be required to enter into's Bond for the due fulfilment of his Gontmct, and for the supply.

7 of all articles of the best quality,

Tenders must be in duplicate, and-in

Tstructions to sell by Pablic Auc-ested envelopes, endorsed Tender for tion, at Messrs GILMAN & Co's Office (unless previously disposed of) on

SATURDAY,

the 7th instant, at Noon, 930 Louis Hartlepool West Hartley

Steam COALS.

Hospital Contracts."

Forms of Tender, and all other information may be obtained from the Superintendent of the GevurH- inent Civil Hospital.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Sceretary. Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, October 30, 1868,

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION. No. 118.

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Now, on board the ship TAUNTON, TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.17. Coals to be weighed on board and taken from ship's side, at buyer's risk and ex-ENDERS for the supply of Provisions pense, at the rate of not less than 50 and other Articles required for the tous per day commencing on Monday, 10 of Victoria Gaol, from the 21st Novem the 9th inst.

ber, 1863, to the 20th November, 18470, in- Inspecting orders can be obtained clusive, will be received at this Lffice until

from

MORGAN LAMBERT & Co. Hongkong, November 5, 1868. no7

"THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTOM.”

NOTICE. NOTICE is hereby given that, under the

Provisions of Article 77 of the Arti--| cles of Association of the Society, an Ex. traordinary Meeting of Shareholders will be held at the only some ombord, ou Saturday, the Fifth day of Desember

the pur- the Regulations of the

at

three o'clock in the afternoon, for

of altering.

Noon of the 10th NOVEMBER, 1568.

All information required, and Blank forms of Touder may be obtained on appli- cation to the Superintendent of Victoria Gaol.

Tenders to be addressed to the Colonial Socratary, and endorsed Tender for Gaol Contract, 1869,"

By Command,

New Advertisements.

NOTICE.

Buildings known as

DENT AND COMPANY'S

HONGKONG PRAYA FROPERTY, wil be sold by PUBLIO AUCTION,

on

PRIDAY,

the 20th November, 1868, at 3 F.M., on the Ground. MORGAN, LAMBERT & Co.,

Hongkong, October 22, 1888, no20

NOTICE

A Estate of the late orm of DENT & Co., LL Persons having claims against the are requested to furnish particulars of the same to the Trustees, addressed to the card of Mr E. WAZELEY, Hongkong, on or bo fore the 30th November, 1848, in order to

the first Dividend. participate in

A. TURING

Trustees of Dent & V. KRESSER

Og'e Estate. W. LEMANN, Hongkong, September 18, 1868. "

NOTICE

no80

THE Office of the WANUHI STEAM BAKHRY MAGEEN & Co., where all orders address

is REMOVED to the Store of Blesars

WANDRY STEAM BAKEBY" will zeqeive prompt attention, Fancy BISCUIT and JAKE constantly on haud

L. P. WARD, Proprietor. Hongkong, September 8, 1868.

Auctions.

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GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned have received in- structions from the Trustees of DENT &Qo's Estate, to sell by Public Auction (if not previously disposed of by private sale), on

FRIDAY.

20th November, 1868, at 3 P., on the ground

BUILDINGS know a best Co's BONGKONG PHAYA PROPERTY, MON- in depth, situated on Marine Lot No. 7, suring 208 feet frontage by 175 foot

and consisting of

One DWELLING HOUSE in the Eastern Wing, containing 5 Rooms on the 1st Floor and 8. Rooms on the 2nd Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Ollices, &a, &e, with Gas and Water laid on, and a Godown below capable of hold ing about 2,000 Tons.

The Centre BUILDING known as DENT & Co.'s Offices, containing & Rooms proof Treasury, and Godown, capable of Compradore's Quarters, Spacious Fire

holding about 1,000 Tous..

One DWELLING HOUSE in the Western Wing, containing 5 Rooms on the lat Floor and 6 Rooms on the 2nd Floor, with Bath Rooms, Kitchens, Out Offices, &a, &., with Gx and Water laid on, and & Godown below of about 2,000. Tona capacity.

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Crown Rent $917.64 per annum. ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will selled two years and are built of Granite and These Buildings have only been erecte by Public Auction, in their Sales Brick, the woodwork being Teak through- Kooms, Queen's Road, an

FRIDAY, this, al Noou, the following GOODS, viz,--

60 casks, each 4 dozan quarts Wor

thington's Beer.

50,000 No. 12 Lefaucheux Cartridges.

A few superior silver gilt Watches

Bottles Hill and Jonos 12 dozen

Currants. 25 dozen Wooden Pipes.

100 dozen bottles Farina's Eau de

A nice nasortimant of Haberd ay

Do,

do. Delfware.. 100 doz. Tin boxes Wax Ventas.

50 doz. gilt Frames for Photographs, -50 doz. Rowland's Macassar Ou..

25 reamis Cream Laid Paper.

2 doz. Travelling Rage, superior

quality.

A few doz. ficat quality Press Copping-

letter Books, !

A fine collection of colored Prints. 112 1-ib tins Hubbiek's Prussian

Blue.

offer

etc.,

-etc.

out

The whole of this Property to be sold either in one or more late to suit paur, chasers.

日一十月九年层戊治同

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES-MA- ARITIMES DES MESSAGERIES, A IMPREZANESSAN

FAQUEBOTS POSTITRANÇAIS.

SAIGON,

POINT.

ALEKANDHIA RESINA, EMEA pe

BOMBAY, PONDICHERY, MADRAS,

AND CALCUTTA, ZNA HE Company's Steamship "HOOLF," Commandant De Boris, will leave this Port for the above places, with MAILS SPECIE, and CARGO, PASSENGERS,

the 26th lustant, at 2 F.M Largo and Spacie wilk be registered for as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the prit

principal places of Europe. Cargo will be received on board until 4 Parcela nutil o r.. of the 24th. P.M. of the 4th fustaut, Specie and

Inataut (Parcels are not to be sent on board;

they must be left at the Agency's Uffice)

For Particulars

Freight and regarding Passage, apply at the Company's office, OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED. Hongkong CONTENTS AND VALUE

0. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hoogkong, November 5, 1868,

nov 5

PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIF COMPANY.

THROUGH U. 3. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK.

TEAMERS of this line will be despatch.

ed as follows

}}

Sept. 15

23.

Oct. 15,

まき

12

Nov. 18,

-TERM OF SALE-One third of the purodisse money to be paid on fall of the

Great Republic, on or about Aug 15. hammer, one third 2 months after sale,

Japare and the balsuse 4 months after sale, in

China, Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.Great.

Republic, Transfer expenses to be borne by the Japan

Deo. 16. Costa Rica will leave Shanghai on or purchasers.

For further particulars or details of with above-named steamers,

abont same dates, connecting at Yokohama phone apply to

MORGAN, LAMBERT & CO. Hongkong, October 16, 1888. nov20

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK:

ING CORPORATION.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.

from be desp

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, October 27, 1868;

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

The first class French ship ADA PLATA, JUBIN

gister.

Master, of 444 tous re-

For particulara, apply to t

FREDERIC DEGENAER Hongkong, November 2, 1868.

FOR CHARTER TO BOMBAY

The British ship

CHANTIOLERN,"

Capt. J. JENKINS, of 798 Tond Register.

For particulars, apply to

N. MODY & CO. Hongkong, October 31, 1868. no10

FOR NEW YORK. The 41 American barque

"STERLING

(BUILT IN 1866.)

of 468 Tona Register, HARDING, Master, having the greater portion of her osrgo engaged, will load bere, and at Whampoa, and have early despatch for the above port.

For Freight, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, Cetobar 20, 1868.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The North German Ship

"SCHILLERA

tf

will load for the abové Port and have dospatch.

For Freight, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.

no2

Hongkong, October 13, 1868.

senderá topped broughta Onliferuis Mexico,

Central And South America, the Atlantic States, and to England or France, as above. both via New York and by lines from Pa pama and Aspinwall ----`

Return tickets issued at a reduction of 10% upon the whole amount for the round voyage.

.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The British ship

* DOUGLAS

Master, wil

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BOSMAN & Co.

Hongkong, September 24, 1868

The

FOR SALE.

1 North German Brig

"GAZELLE"

td

of 196 Tons Register, built in 1965 all of Oak copper-fastened

Apply to

CARLOWITZ & Ca. Bongkong, October 21, 1868.

£f.

Connections are made at Panama withi Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Con- tral and South America, at Aspinwall with the "Itoyal West ludia Mail Line,” ** West India and Pacific Steam-ship Company," and coppered. She ranges 3/8 111. in (Limited) and the French Transatlantic Veritas until May 1873. The vessel is in Company" Aud, at New York, with the first rato order. various lines to Europe. Tickets issued for the following Steam-ship Lines: Cu- mard, Inman, National; Gonomi Transat- lantic Co., New York and Hayre Steam-

Co ship

Hamburg and American Packet Co., New York and Bremen Steam-ship Co., and North German Lloyds,

Favorable arrangements have been pado for through passengers and freight to Ame- rice, from Daleutta, Penang and Singapore,lie and, from Swalow, Amoy and Fooshow,

Through Bills of Lading gives for Porta VICTOR KNEBSBE, Esq. of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cen-Br

Chief Manager.

and South Americs to as far as Valpa tral DAVID MADDEAN, Esq.

raiso, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton LONDON BANKERS--London and County and St. Nazaire, France.

Conus OF DIRECTORS. Bowie Knives, Telescopes, Plated Chairman,-GEORGE JOEN HELLAND, Esq, Soup Lales, Plated Spoons, Chamber Deputy Chairman GEO. F. HEARD, Esq. Services.

W. H. FORBES, Esq. JAKER B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SASSOON, Esq. Eto.,

Bey

A. JOOST, Esq. And any other GOODS that may WILLIAM LEMANN, JAS. P. DUNCANSON,

Esq.

Esq. AT 1.30 O'CLOCK P.M.

JULIUS MENKE, FAG, RICHARD ROWETE, E (For account of the concerned;) :

And; Bundry Fencing Foile, Masks, Gloves,

E. R. BELIGIOS, Esq. Pads, Boxing Gloves, Single Sticks, Dumb Bells, Round Shot, formerly the property of the Gymnasium and of the best quality and style.

Hongkong,

Shanghae,

TERMS OF SALE-Casb before delivery in Mexican Dollars-weighed at 7.1,7;| Bank. All lots with all faults and errors of de- J. GARDINER AUSTIN,scription at purchaser's risk on the fall

Colonial Secretary, of the burntner. Colonial Secretary's Office.

Hongkong, November 4, 1868, Hongkong, October 23, 1888.

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HUNDREDTH EDITION,

Eno

PUBLIC AUCTION. REVISED AND ENLARGED. from the Mortgager to sall THE Undersigned has received instruc Society by passing certain Special Resolu-UNK'S NEW FAMILY PHYSICIAN: by Public Auction, on tions numbered from Ose to Thirteen inclu-

OR HOME-BOOK OF HEALTH. sive, whereby Articles Numbers 25, 69, 71, Forming a complete Household Guide,

рове

MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN,

- MONDAY

76, 77, 79, 120, 129, 189, 140, 145, 147, and giving any valuable suggestions, for the 16th day of November, 1868, at 150 of the Society's articles of Associationare avoiding disease and prolonging life, with proposed to be attack out of and expanged plain directions in cuser of emergency, and Neon, on the premises, under a power from the Regulations of the said and cortain other Regulations affecting the pointing out in familiar language the of sale contained in the Deed of Mort-

catsen, symptoma, treatment and eure of gage- Duration, Constitution, Management, and diseases incident to other General Provisions of the Society sabstituted in len and exclusion thereof. with the simplest and best remedies; pre- And Notice is also fereby given that a Copy senting a manual for of the proposed Resolutions can be obtained by any Shareholder on application at the Society's said Offices in Victoria:

Dated the Thirtieth day of Oct., A.D. 1868. By Order of the Board of Directors,

ROBERT WATMORE, Secretary.

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"THE UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,"

NOTICE.

NOTICE is hereby given that in com

pliance with the tajuirements of Sec- tion Number Fifty of The Companies Urdinance, 1885," an Extraordinary Gen eral Meeting of the Shareholders will be held at the Offices of the Society, No. 12, Praya, on Monday, the Twenty first day December next, at

at Three o'clock in the ofter- noon, for the purpose of confirming all

of

Any Special Resolutions that may be passed at the Meeting called for the purpose on the Fifth day of December next.

Dated the Thirtieth day of Oct., A. p. 1868. By Order of the Board of Directors, ROBERT WATMORE. Secretary

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NURSING THE SIDE,

and describing minutoly the properties and uses of hundreds of well known MEDICAL PLANTS.

By J. C. GUNN, A.D., Author of Guam's Domestic Mediatna, With supplementary treatiesa on Anatomy, Physiology and Hygiene or Domesti and Sanitary Economy;

AND,

On Physical Culture and Development, (Newly Illustrated and Ro-stereotypad)

Publishers

MOORE, WILSTACH & BALDWIN, Sold to Subscribers only.-Price: $10

CONFUCIUS

AND THE

CHINESE CLASSICS,

READINGS IN CHINESE

LITERATURE, Price: $2.50.

Notice-a few copies of the above WORKS can be had by applying to

*** WB." C/o the China Mail Ofis Hongkong, October 28, 1888,

1029

The GROUND, MESSUAGES and PREMISES situate on the Queen's Road West, close to the North Sy-ing- poon Market and opposite the P. & 0. Company's Factory, known as Tuland Lots Nos, 447 and 448.

The Lots contain 30 Chinese houses which are nearly all now.

Also, Immediately after, will be sold, on the Premises, The GROUND, MESSU. AGES and FREMISES situate on Pound Street, Taipingshan, known as the remaining portion of Inland Lot No. 863, containing 1. Chinese house, bring ing a monthly rental of $16.

For further particulars, apply to the Undersigned

יי

Managers.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

Current Deposit Accements at

balance.

Notices to Consignees.

HE following cases have beep landed and stored at the risk and expense of Consignees, who are requested to take immediate delivery.

B

Ex" Donna," 7th January, 1848. 581

1Case Paper,

ExHoogly," 31st October, 1868. VC 827

Freight to United States payable in ad- PC 850 vance in Maxiesu Dollars, or on delivery. LF 285

in American Gold Coin with 8

Arms.

" Books.

rata

ditional, at shipper'e option; por cut ad H (in triangle) 1/10 For further information, apply at the R(in diamond) Agency of the Company Fraya West.

1

" Books,

10

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1/20

51:

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GEO, F. BOWMAN, Agent. Hongkong, July 15, 1868.

26,51

31

Arme,

52

BC I

222/235

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Arbis,

per cop pay sun on the deity

On Fixed Deposita

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annu ,,6 "} 4 per cent, 17 ,, 12" .5 per cent,

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LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerión, China and Jepun.

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager.

Offices of the Corpora Road Bast

No,

Hongkong, June 17. 1808

Shipping,

FOR SHANGHAI,

The American Steamer

"MARS,"

will have despatch for tho above Port

Fox Freight or Passage, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Hongkong, November 3, 1868.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG

......& CALCUTTA,

The British atommer

LIGHTNING,"

Capt. RODGER, will be despatched for the above porta, on Friday next, the

NOTICE. THE Undersigned having PURCHASED the Interest of the WANCHI STRAM BAKERY, "begs to notify the Publicof Hong- 6th inst, at 5 r.. kong and Ship Masters that he is prepared to furnish Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD in various forms, to any part of the Do- lony.

Aleo Ship BREAD of best quality and at low intes constantly on land or baked in quantities at short notice. BISCC FIS by the Barrel, Tin or Pound. BIUCter, Butter, Soda and Bugar CORN STARCH, BIOARE. SODA, Sale Also Corn and Rye MEAL, HOMINY,

ratus and Cream TARTAR.

CAKE of all kinds baked to order.

Tenus, of Sata-One-half of the

FLOUR of best Brands constantly on purchase money to be paid on the fall of hand supplied by the Barrel, Bag, Tin or the hammer, the balance on completion | Pound. of the deeds of transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by the purchaser.

Property to be at the risk of the Put chaser from the fall of the hammer.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer Hongkong, November 4, 1888, out16

The above is under the Superintendence of Mr. JONATHAN PARSONS, and all ordars

forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at Mosers MAGEWEN Co.'s will receive prompt attention.

LP. WARD. Hongkong, February 17, 1866.

Despatches will close at 4 P.M. For Freight or Pasange, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & 00. Hongkong, November 8, 1868.

STEAM TO SWATOW.

ino

"GANGES," P. & O. steam-ship will leave for the above place on FRIDAY, the 6th instant, at 4 F.3.

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. Hongkong, November 2, 1868.

1108

The Diamond Line 8.8.

"UNITED SERVICE,"

C. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent- October 31, 1868.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

HE Undersigned will from this date trau- Pact a GENERAL COMMISSION BUSINESS at this port under the firm of C. D. WIL LIANS & Co.

C. D. WILLIAMS. Hongkong, November 2, 1868.

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NOTICE. HAVE this day established myself as a PUDIO ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE AD- JUSTER and GENERAL COMMISSION ADENT.

LANGDON DAVIES. Hongkong, July 1, 1868,

NOTICE. HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr WILLIAM NEIZBON in our Firm ceared

a the 30th June last.

OLMSTED and Mr H. SEYMOUR GRARY BE Mr TOBIAS PI, Mr WILLIAM NISBET authorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong and China from this date,

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 6, 1868.

NOTICE

exposted to arrive from Eng-ROM and after this date Mr GEORGE month, will proveed immediately to Shang-Pacific Mail Steam-ship Company at this land before the end of the HowMAN will not se AGENT of the

5. L. PHELPS,

si

For Freight or Passage, apply to

THE BORNEO CO. LIMITED.

Hongkong, October 16, 1868,

Port,

· "Ågent..

Hongkong, August 15, 1967,7

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