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Intended Despatch.

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ad Sydney

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Early

Intended Despatch,

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Repairing

Early direct

CHINA

MAIL.

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

+=+PATAGAT-HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 10ra DECEMBER, 1868.

VOL. XXIV. No. 172%

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

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill. GoaDON & GOTCH, 121, Hot born Hill, C. BATES HENDY & Co., 4 Old Jewry, E.0.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTOH, Mel- bourne and Sydney.

BAN FRANCISCO and American Parts generally: Wig & Bauru, San Francisco

CHINA: Satoto, BROWN & Co. Amoy,

GILES & CO Boochow THOMPSON Co. Shanghai, H. Food & Co. Ma- Kila, C. KARTH & Co.

Departures.

Dea. 10, Sylvia, H.B.M.S. for Whampos. 10, Bouncer, E.M: g.b, for Do 10, Surprise, for Foochow

New Advertisements.

SAIL-MAKING,

FAWCETT & Co, having secured the

services of an experienced Sail-Maker, are prepared to MAKE OF REPAIR SAILS at very reasonable rates.

Hongkong, December 10, 1808.

WANTED ON BOTTOMRY, BOUT Two Thousand Dollars for Ro- pairs of the Hawaiian schooner "Nuuanu," Hader, Master, on a voyage from Hougkong to Yokohama.

Application to be made until Monday gert, the 14th inst., at Noon, to the Un- dersigned.

T

MELCHERS & Co.. Agents sch. Nuuanu," de14

Hongkong, December 10, 1808.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA (Direct)

HE P. & O. S. N. Co. slam-hip

SULTAN

will leave for the above place at Noon on FRIDAY, the 18th inst.

New Advertisements.

to call attention to their new ANE, CRAWFORD & Co., beg

GOODS for the Season, received per recent arrivals.

For Christmas Tables. Mince Meat, Muscatels, Figs. Raising, Crystallised Fruits. Currants, Plum Puddings." Rich Cakes, Dessert Biscuits. Orange, Lomhn and Citron Peel Fricassees de frenonilles. Pork Cutlets, Truffled Sausages. Whitebait, Yenison, Salmon. Truffes, Vanila, Bonbons....... Prunes, Dessert Fruits. Rose Water Crackars,

Cheddar, Albert and Stilton, Cheese,

A Boar's Head.

Kreg's Champague.

Glenlivat Whiskey.

Ports, Sherries, Bass.

Liqueurs in great variety..

Ollman's Stores of first rate quality.

&c.,

fc.,

For the Children.

ke..

A splendid assortment of Toys Christmas Tres Ornaments. Games and Bocks of Games. Illustrated Gift Books. Rocking Horses-Dragées.

A Child's Bwing.

For Christmas and New Year's Gifts.

Parian Statuettua.

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. Hongkong, Decerober 10, 1868.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Perfume Cases.

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Dressing Cases.

Writing Cases. Flower Vases.

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co, have

received instructions to sell by

Public Auction, on

SATURDAY

the 19th Dec, 1868, at 11:30 o'clock, a., at the godown of Mesars SIEMSSEN & Co....

For account of whom it may concern, Ex "Red Deer," from London, DBC (in dia'd) | 18 bales No. 16 to 24 j 8. A

Cotton Yarn.

-All more or less damaged by sea water.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.A 7.

Hongkong, December 10, 1868. de12

CHINA TRADER'S INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED. THE General Dividend of Dollar Three Hundred and Fifty (330) per share will be payable at the office of the Com- pany, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants,, on aud after the 15th

inst.

By order,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.

General Agents.

ja9 Hongkong, December 9, 1968.

NOTICE.

AE Road from the old Wong-Nei- Choong Bridge, running in a North Easterly direction towards Matheson Street, is closed to the Publis until further Notice.

By Order

-W. WILSON, Surveyor General.

Surveyor General's Office,

Victoria, Hongkong, Dec. 9, 1808. 18de

W. B. DICK & Co.'s "L'EXTINCTEUR."

T

HE Undersigned, as Agents for the Pa

tentees, are prepared to tako Orders

for or soll the above at Original Prices, re- duced at 4/2 per dollar, with an addition of 15 per cent, "for freight and charges.

Modela can be seen at the premises of the undersigned

PRICES

Engine

$22.

No. 3, £4

No. 4, £410) 825...

No. 5, 25 5/$29,-

No. 6, 2

, 26 6/$35,

Charges. 3/

$0.83c.

$1.10c..

5/6 $1.520.

Richly-bound and lustrated Books Stereoscopes, Slides and Boxes. Fancy boxes of Bouhons. Photographic Albums. Cigar Blogazines and Casca, Pipes and Cigar Tubes.

Ac, &c.

In General New Stock,

Sporting Gear of all kinds. Shooting Coats and Boots Bacing d other Saddlery and

Whips.

Mantelpienes, Grates, Fenders and

Irous.

Overland Trunks, Railway Valissa. Croquet Sets, Athletic Gear, Perfumery and Brushes. Wall-papers in large variety. Sheet Lead, Stem-plates. Elcetro-Plato in good selection. A large Invoice of Standard Works. Navels, Books on Athletics, a Fashionable Collars, Ties & Scarves Carpets, Rugs, and Curtains, Sticks and Umbrellas,

Tweeds, Coatings and Flannels.

And,

Many other seasonable GOODS. Hongkong, December 9, 1868,›

BELLEVUE HOUSE, PRIVATE BOARD AND LODGING ESTABLISHMENT.

jaž

Hollywood Rug, No. 6, next to the HOTEL D'Eunor, lately Mrs VINTON'S.

CHARLES F, SEABURG. Hongkong, December 8, 1868.

EALED TENDERS (in Duplicate)

7 $1.90 marked #Touders for Bills" will

ARNHOLD, KARBEKG & Co. Bongkong, December 3, 1868.

Ex "Mikado," and "Whitehall."

- MISS ROSE

Entertainments.

73rd REGIMENT THEATRICALE.

BAND AMATEUR SOCIETY.

6. J. BURKE,

BY the kind permission of Lieut. Colonel The Members of the above will perform at the

GARRISON THEATRE,

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Anctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received in- Tatrictions from the Mortgagee to sell by Public Auction, on FRIDAY,

the 18th day of December, 1868, at Noos, on the premises, under the power

of sale contained in the Deed of Mort gage,--

The Ground, Messungen and Premises situate at Bonham Strand, known as Marips Is Now The lot contains Friday and Saturday, covering ground measuring on the North Two Houses facing the Bonham Strand,

The 11th and 12th December, 1868. - The Grand Oomic Operatic Extravaganza, Mesars A. HALLIDAY and F. LAWRANGE, Entitled "KENILWORTH,"

BY

or

YE QUEEN, YE LABLE, AND YE MAYDENNE. Queen Elizabeth......Mr E. MALONE. Earle of Leicester,....Mr G. IrouAN.

Miss LOTTIS MAGILL, Amy Robeurt.

Mr F. W. BARTLETT.

Walter Raleigh,.

Tresillian, .......

Duke of Sussex,

Janet,

Varny

Mr T. BARNÅRÐ,

BETW,

:

W: SNOW

ByaGirlof the Period::

Mr F. MACKEY.

Wayland Smith,... Mr J. Bou

Michael Lambourve,, Mr W. BEDFORD, Tony Foster, aliss Me M. CARMODY

Fire the Faggot, {

Giles Gosling, Mr T. FARDING.

To complude with the laughable Farce in one act, by

JOHN MADDISON MORTON, EL, Entitled

MY PRECIOUS BETSEY,

Orchestra by the remaindor of the Band.

.....$2.00.

PRICES OF ADMIRSIÓN Reserved Seats,, Front Seats,...zau Back Seats, v

1.00% 0.20.

Tickets to be had from the Manager at Murray Barracks and at the Dour of the Theatre on the Night of Performance,

Doors open at half-past 8; Performance to coramence at 3 precisely. Manager,... Corp. EDWARD WALSH.

FIVAT REGINA,··

Auctions:

GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sali

Lễ by Public Auction, in their Sales Boonis, Queen's Road, on'

FRIDAY,

日七十月十年辰戊治网

STEAM FOR

Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Suez, Malta, Marseilles,

and Southampton;

Bombay, Madras and Calcutta

KE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL, STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steamship about 32 feet, South about 28 feet, EastMALTA," Captain Avon, with He about 74 feet, and West about 87 feat. Majesty's Mails, Fassengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places, OB TUESDAY, 15th December, at SAMS Neon; and SPECIE until 4 PAL on the CARGO will be receive on board until 14th December.

For further particulars, apply to the Undersigned.

TERMS OF SALK-One-half of the purchase money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, the balance on completion of the deeds of transfer, the expenses of which to Eo paid by the purchaser.

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

IT

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 7, 1863, dell

IN THE VICE ADMIRALTY COURT OF HONGKONG. In ru

پیر

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping

FOR YOKOHAMA DIRECT.

The Russian steam. ship

the above port.

For particulars regarding Froight and 5 Passage, apply at the P. & O. S.. N. Co.'s Otee, Hongkong,

CONTENTS AND VALDE. OF PACKAGES AKE BAQUIRED. dwritten declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com rand's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any detention or

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

THE PORTUGUESE SHIP "NINA"prejudice which may happen from incorrect-

ness on auch declaration. HE Underdgned have received in

structions from M. S. TONNOCHY, Esq., Marshal of the Vice Admiralty Court of Hongkong, to sell by Public Auction (under a decrec of Appraisement and Sale), ou

WEDNESDAY,

16th December, 1868, at Noon,

On board.

The Portuguese ship. "NINA,... of about 1,100 Tonsher Tackle, Apparel and Furniture, as she now lies in the Harbour,

TERMS OF SALE-Uash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. The Vasel, &c., with all faults or errors is description whatsoever at Pur chapers' risk upon fall of the hammer,

BOWRA &Co., Auctioneers. Hongkong, December 9, 1866. 16ds

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARB,

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman,-GEORGE JOHN HELLAND, Esq. Deputy Chairman--GEO. F. HEARD, Esq. W. II. FoREs, Esq. Ja B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SABOON, E

Faq

A JUGST, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, JAS. P. DONDANSON,

Eng ROAD ROWETY, Eag

11th instant, at Nojn, The following GOODS, némely :—– An Invoice of Coward's OILMAN'S STORES, including :—- *

Mustard, Saind Oil, Vinegar, Fickles, Seases, Capers, French Olivos, Lemon Syrup, Tart Fruits, Jams, Jellies, Can- died Peel, Currants, Fige Muscatel JULIUS MENKE, RE Raisius, Prunea, Almonds, Tapioca, Pearl Barley, Arrowroot, Oatmeal, Mac-

caroni, Bloaters, Cheeses, Bacon, etc.

For account of the concerned,).

H148, 2 cases Elastic.

2 cases English Bols Leather. 1200 feet gilt Moulding,"

Etc., etc.,

AT 1:30 O'CLOCK,

etc.

·Account of DENT & Co.'s Estate, Sundry Household Furniture, Wines

And Liqueurs

E. R. BELIL108, Ean

Managerė.

Hongkong, VICTOR KRESSES, BR

Chief Manager. Shanghae,

DAVID MAULBAN, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

of per cont. per annum on the daily Current Deposit Accounts at the rate

D. & Co., 8. E. & Co.; 2 cases Stationery.balance.

A quantity of Cotton Waste,

1 large Beam Surile.

5 Urinals.

After which (ut 2 o'clock) will be sold, An Invoice of Japanese Curios, includ- ing handsome bronze and porcelain Ware,

And

An assortment of fancy articles, con- prising Watch-stand, Tuk-stands, Pursea, Cigar-stands, Perfumes, Fruit Baskets, Concertinas, Paper Weights, Courier Baga, etc, etc. Toys of all description.

All to be sold without reserve TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery. in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

be received at this titis untur Natts on All lots with all faults and orrors of de 18 FRIDAY, the 11th inst., for Bills

scription at purchaser's risk on the fall

A received a Choice Selection of French regal Toner GOODS, foitable for BIRTHDAY and CHRISTMAS PRE- SENTS, also TOYS, in great variety,

Hongkong, December 9, 1868.

the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, or on the Governor General of of the hammet. Ladia in Council, Caleutta, both at 30 days' sight, in exchange for current Dollars of Hongkong at 7.17, or sumber, the clau Mexican Dollars counted.

Bills on London will not be drawn for Quilting, Serger, Reps, plain and printed sums under £3,000, and on Celsatta under Flannel, Prints, Calicos, Merino, and 11 Rupees 10,000.

the newest designs in Woollen GOODS.

The accepted Tenders will be at once no

11de

BOOK AUCTION. THE Undersigned has received instruc- tipus to sell by Public Auction, on

FRIDAY,

Blankets, Huckaback and Turkish Tow-tified to the respective parties by letter, re- the 11th December, 1868, at 2 a'look,

elling, Bath Blankets, &c., &e.

Andy per last Overland Muit Ladies' & Children's Hats and Bonnets. Bilk Velvet, Velveteell, and Cloth Jack ete, ju the latest styles.

WELLINGTON STREET, ·

Opposite the Catholic Chapel.:

Hongkor, December 8, 1808

OP

HONGKONG HOTEL.

HAIR. DRESSING. SALOON.

PEN from 8 4.x. to 8 P.M.; Sundays, 8 to 13., for any Gentlemen who may feel the necessity of baring any tontorial operation performed t

W. F. MOORE. Hongkong, December 8, 1808,

jans

them to lodge the amount to

the

questing credit of the Commissariat Account at the at his Sales Room, Commercial Bank Oriental Bank Corporation, where a re- Buildings- ceipt will be given on production of which

at this office the Bills will be issued,

In order to save time, itis r

the

Rėts

On Fixed Deposits,

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per abnym,

4 por cont.

J2. }

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W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. P. & O, B. N. Co.'s (lice, Hongkong, Ducember 7, 1868.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SEIT COMPANY,

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THROUGH U. 8. MAIL, LINE TO NEW YOÈK.

TEAMERS of this line will be despatch-

ed as follows!

Dec 16, 1'leave Shanghai on ar Costa Rica will abone aame datea, connecting at Yokohama with above-named steamers.

Japarti

Passengers ticketed through to California, Mexico

Central

and South America, the Atlantic States, and to England or France, both via New York and by lines from Pa- nama and Aspinwall.

"SHAFTESBURY “

Captain Ares, will meet with quick dispatch for

For Freight, &c., apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co... Hongkong, November 12, 1868.

FOR SINGAPORE..

The American Barque

"DESFATOR," Osptain Joy EB, will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

JOHN BURD & Oo.

Hongkong, December 9, 1868,

FOR SYDNEY: (DIRECT.) The British Barque

"MELROSE,"

#

Captain KINDRED, will have quick despatch an above. For Freight or Faneage, apply to

JOHN BURD & Co.

tf

Hongkong, December 9, 1808.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER The A1 British anip

"KEDAR"

of 532 Tons Register.

For Particulare, apply to DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

18de

Hongkong, December 4, 1868,

FOR NEW YORK. The d 1 British ship

LOUISA,"

Capt. LANSDOWN, will load here and at. Whampoa, and have quick despatch for the above port.

For Freight or Passago, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, November 12, 1865.

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American barque

STERLING"

(BUILT IN 1866.)

of 468 Tons Register, HARDING, Master, having the greater portion of her cargo engaged, will load here, and at Whampoa, aud havo early despatch for the above port.

For Freight, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 20, 1868.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, To follong the "Marie,"

The British ship

GOLDEN HORN," Captain Pres, will have early. despatch for the above port.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, December 2, 1808.

For

Return tickets lesund at a reduction of 10% upon the whole amount for the round Toyage.

Connections are mate at Paasmath

with Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Cenist.. tral and South America, at Aspinwall with India and Pacific Steam-ship Company, the "Royal West India Maill

Line," "West (Limited) and the "French Transatlantic Company And, at New York, with the various lines to Europe. Tickets issued for the following. Steam-ship Lines: Cu- nard, Inman, National, General Transat! lantic Co., New York and Havre Steam ship Co., Hamburg and American Packer Co., and North German Lloyds,

New York and Bremen Stean-ship

Co.,

FOR MADRAS DIRECT

The

NAWORTH CASTLE,”- Capt. LINKLATRE, will be des- patelied on or about the 12th

Freight apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1868.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

The British whip

ROSLIN CASTLE,

JAS. ALEXANDER, Mastor, of 644 tous Register,

For particulars, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co Hongkong, November 21, 1888. depl

FOR SALE. The A1 North German Brig

GAZELLE"

Favorable arrangements have been made for through passengers and freight to Ame ries, from Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Foothow, oral and South America to as far as Valps- and copperca.

Through Bills of Lading given for Ports of Mexico and or the West Coast of Ced

of 196 Tons Register, built in

1885 all of Oak copper-fastened

She tangos 3/3 L 11. in

rais, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton Veritas until May 1873. The vessel is in and St. Nazaire, France.

Freight to United States payable in rance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery

5 per cent.. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities,ditional, at shipper's option. and avery description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

in American Gold Coin with 8 per cent ad

chief Commercial places in Europe, Tadia, Drafts, granted on London, and the Australia, America, Chins and Jepan.

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager Offices of the Corporation.

No, Queen's Road Bast. Hongkong, June 17, 1848

NOTICE.

EE. Undersigned having PURGAS

the of the

BAKERY," bege to notify the Publio of Hong kong and Ship Masters that he is prepared to furnish Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD in various forms, to any part of the On. g Ship BREAD of best quality and at low lates joustantly for band or baked in quantities at short notice.

Also Vater, Butter, Sods and Sugar BISUT ITS by the Barrel, Tin or Pound

Also Corn and Rys MEAL, HOMINY,

OORN STARCH, BICARE, SODA, Bale

ratus and Cream TARTAR

For, further information, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West,

GEO. I. BOWMAN, Agent,

Shipping.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAM SHIP

COMPANY The Steam-ship

"JAPAN,”.

Captain GEORGE E. LANE, will sail from Hongkong for

Grat reto order.

Apply to

Hongkong,

CARLOWITZ & Co.

October 21, 1868.

FOR NAGASAKİ The 41. British schooner

"OITY OF NIAGARA," MITOHEJ, Master, having en gaged the larger portion of her Cargo, rill meat with quick despatch.

Fur Freight, apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co.

Hongkong, November 26, 1888.

Yokoliain and San Francisco, on the 16th instant, at 3P.M. prucisely.

Nn Freight received after Noon of the port. 15th instant

Pusseugera are requested to be on board at 2 P., Jay of sailing.

GEO. F. BOWMAN, *gens Hongkong, Desember 9, 1868,

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STEAM TO SWATOW, "AMOY, & FOOCHOW, HEP, & 6. Un's 5.8

"FORMOSA," A large and well selected Invotes of FLOUE of best Brands constantly on will leave for the above planes at 10 am. valuable BOOKS, comprising Works in hand

requested that History, Poetry, Law, Surgery Painting, Pounded by the Barrel, Bag, Tin or on Friday, the 11th Inst.

of Bills required may be detailed in Music, Architecture, Surveying and

the margin of the Tender, and it is particus Engineering, Fiotion, etc., ete,, eto,, in- larly requested that the Tenders may be including any very scarce and curious duplicate...

REDMOND UNIACKE, Dep. Commis. Gen. Controller's Office, Commissariat,

Hongkong, December 5, 1868.

FASTLACK & WINN, Surgeon - Dentists, HONGKONG & SHANGHAL

deli

Works

Catalognes will be ready on Monday, the 7th instant.

TERKR OF SALE.Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

J., M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer Hongkong, December 4, 1868, dell

CAKE of all kinds baked to order,

The

above is under the Superintendence

of

Mr JONATHAN PARSONS, and all orders

forward to him at the Bakery, or left at

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent Hongkong, December 9, 1868.

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Messrs MacEwan & Co.'s will receive FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW. prompt attention.

LP. WARD. Hongkong. February 17, 1808.

HALL & KORZZ; General & Commission Agents NAGADAKI.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The N. G. barque.

"MARIE," Captain KLENOKE, will hara prompt despatch for tlio above

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1889,

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

The first class French ship

"LA PLATA,"

JUBIN, Master, of 444 tons re was gister.

For particulars, apply to

FREDERIO LEGENAER.. Hougkang, November 2, 1868.

N: tices to Consignees.

P. M. S. 9. Uo. Str. "JAPAN," roa SAN FRANCISCO ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above

named Vessel are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, aud to take imme diate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo

be lauded and stored at Courigbees impeding the discharge of the ves risk and expense,

GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent,

The Storm ship

"DOUGLAS," Captain TOPPIN, will have immediato dentistah for these above ports.

For Fesight,or Pawagay apply to

DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1868,

Hongkong, December 9, 1868)

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