EMBER 10, 1868.
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MAIL.
PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE "HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST,”
VOL. XXIV. No. 1723
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON::--F. ALGAR, 11, Cleats Lant,
Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, Gouves & Goren, 121, Hot
burn Hill, B.C. BATES HENDY & CO.,
Old Jewry, B.C. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Gorus; Biel- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and Amoriain Ports generally; Waire & BAWER, San Francisco
CHINA:-Suatou, DROWN & Co. Anió,
GILES & Co. Foochow TourSON & Co. Shanghai fi Fogn & Co Mar. Mila, C. Karura & 03.
Departures,
Dec. 11, Condor, for Yokohama,"
11, Meaforth, for Bangkok,"
11, Taunton, for Bangkok
1 Finzel, for Bangkok.
New Advertisements,
POR SALON,
The 1 North German barque *JOHANNA MATHILDE," Captain Long, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
SIEMSSEN & O
Hongkong, December 11, 1808.
FA
SAIL-MAKING..
AWOETT & Co, having secured the services of an experienced Sail-Maker,
are prepared to MAKE or REPAIE SAILS É very reasonable rates.
Hongkong, December 10, 1868.
A
WANTED ON BOTTOMRY.
if
HOUT Two Thousand Dollure for Re-
of the Hawaiian schooner.j pairs NURRN," HACK, Master, ou voyago from Hongkong to Yakobama.
Application to be made-until Monday nest, the 14th inat, at Noon, to the Un- dersigned.
MELCHERS & Co. Agenta sih. Nuwant."
Hongkong, December 10, 1868. do14!
NEW CHRISTMAS GOODS JUST RECEIVED AT
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY, DOSE Water Crackers.
Rose Water Fountains.
Chocolate a Menier
For BREAKFAST & EATING.
Fancy Boxes Chocolate and Bonbons.
Jujubes of every description.
New Perfumery.
Perfume Irregateurs.
Pears Soaps in great variety.
CHERRY Tooth Paste.
Magnetic Machines,
Silicated Carbon Filters.
Felt Chest Protectors and Cork Respirators to be had at the
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
E. Larillo's Celebrato: Gout Mixture
and Filly to be had at the
VICTORIA DISPENSARY.
Hongkong, December 10, 1968.
'JUST RECEIVED.
d+31
Ex Mail Steamer "Jangn." Few cases of APPLES, in excellent
condition.
BAY & Cn. Hongkong, December 10, 1863. de17
CHINA TRADER'S INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
THE General Dividend of Datiars Three Hundred and Fifty ($150) per slieto will be payable at the office of the Com-. pany, where Shareholders are requested to j apply for Warrante, on and after the 15th inet,
By order,
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.
General
Ashta
Hongkong, December 9, 1968.
ja9
NOTICE. HE Road from the old Wong-Nei- Choong Bridge, running in a North Easterly direction towards Matheson Street, is closed to the Public until further Notico.
By Oriter
Burveyor General's Office,
W. WILSON, Surveyor General,
Victoria, Hongkong, Dec. 9, 1863: 16de
WB, DICK & Co.'s “L'EXTINCTEUR.”
+=+AHABAT
Kew Advertisements.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co., beg to call attention to their new
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, TH DECEMBER, 1868.
Entertainments.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
& Co, Lave
tions from Mr BARRINGTON to sell
GOODS for the Season, received per 73rd REGIMENT THEATRICALS by Public Auction on the Fientises, The
recent arrivals.
For Christinas Tables. Mince Meat, Muscatels, Figs. Raisine, Crystallisod Frnits, Cupranta, Plom Puddings. Rich Cakes Dessert Bigcnite, Grange, Idmon and Citron Peel. Fricaseces de Grenouilles,
Pork Cutlets, Trutted Sausages, Whitehait, Venison, Salmon, Truffes, Vanila, Boutions,
Frines, Dessert Fruits.
Rose Water Crackers,
Cheddar, Albert and Stilton Cheese..
A Boar's Head.
Krug's Cleopagne.
Glenliyat Whiskey.
Parts, Sherries, Basu.
Liqueurs in great variety.
Oilma's Stures of first rate quality.
For the Children.
A splendid assortment of Toys.
Christmas Tree Ortaments. Games and Books of Games Dlustrated Gift Books,
Rocking Boraes --Dragées...... A Child's Swing
For Christmas and New Year's
Gifts.
Parisu Sistuettes.
Perfango Cusen.
Dressing Casca.
Writing Cusco.
Flower Fanes,
Richly-bound and Illustrated Books, Stereoscopes, Slides and Boxes. Fancy boxes of Bonbots. Photographic Albums. Cigar Magazines and Casea.
-Pipes and Cigar Tabes.
ko...
In General New Stock.
Sporting Gear of all kinde
Shooting Couts and Boots.
BAND AMATEUR SOCIETY..
Y the kimi pormission of Lient-Colonel
G. J. BURKE,
The Members of the above will perform
at the
GARRISON THEATRE, "North Barracks
THIS & TO-MORROW EVENING, The 11th and 12th December, 1868.
The Grand Comic Operatio Extravaganza,
Messrs A. HAULIDAY and F. LAWRANCE, Entitled
KENILWORTH,"
YE QUEEN, YE EARLE, AND YE MAYDENNE.
Queen Elizabeth, Mr E MALONE. Karle of Leicester,....Mr G. INOMAN. Any Rubaart,..
Miss LOTTIE MAGILE. Walter Raleigh,.... Air F BARFLEXT.
พ. Tresiflian, ****
Mr T. H. BARNARD
Janet, Duke of Susses,.......Mr W. SNOW,
Byafiri of the Poriodi Varuy
Mr F MACKEY. Wayland Smith,.......Mr J. BULL. Michael Lambourne,. Mr W. BEDFORD. Tony Foster, alina
Hire the Faggot, Mr M. CARMONT. Giles Gosling, Mr T HARDING.
To conclude with the laughable Farce in one act, by
JOHN MADDISON MORTON, Esq., Entitled
MY PRECIOUS BETSEY.
Orchestra by the remainder of the Band.
Paices or ADMISSION, Reserved Seats...........................
Front Seats,.....
Back Seats.....
.32.00, 1.00. 0:20.
Tickets to be had from the Manager at Marrey Barracks and at this Duor of the Theatre on the Night of Performanco.
Doors open at half-paat 8; Performance- to commence at 9 precisely. Manager, Corn, EDWARD WALSH. VIVAL REGINA.
Auctions
PUBLIC AUCTION.
OF FANCY COLORED & PAINTED, GLASS VASES, JEWELLERY. ELECTROPLATED WARE, TOYS, &c.
1)AY & Co. will soll by Public Auction, Aon
SATURDAY,
Racing pad other Saddlery and the 12th December, 1808, at Noun, at
their Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,
Whips.
An Invoice of very bunsoure coloredį Mantelpieces, Grates, Penders and and pazited Glass Vases, and Lustres
lions.
Overland Trunka, Railway Valinės.. Croquet Sets, Athletic Gear, Perfumery and Brushes. Wallpapers in large variety. Sheet Lead, Stein-plates. Electro-Plate in good selection.
A large Invoice of Standard Works Novola, Books on Athletics, &c. Fashionable Collars, Tics & ScarvES," Carpets, Rugs, and Curtains. Aticks and Umbrellas.
Tweeds, Coatings and Flannels,
Angly Bany other seasonable GOODS. Hongkong, December 9, 1868.
BELLEVUE HOUSE. PRIVATE BOARD AND LODGING
ESTABLISHMENT
Bollywood Road, No. 6, next to the HOTEL D'EUROPE, Latuly Mrs VINTOR'S CHARLES F. SEABURG, Hongkong, December 8, 1868.
HONGKONG HOTEL.
HAIR DRESSING. HALOON, PEN
to A.,
jas
THE Undersigned, as Agents for the Paste 12.8. (or muy Gentlemen who
tentees, are prepared to take Orders.
for or sell the above at Original Prices, re- may feel the necessity of having any tonsorial duced at 4/2 per dollar, with an addition of operation performed.
15 per cent, for freight and charges,
Blodels can be seen at the premises of the undersigned.
For Engine
PRICES
3 $0.83e.
€22;
No. 3, £4
No. 4, £4.10 $23.
No. 5. £3 529.
No. 6, £ 6f $36.
W. I. MOORE. Hongkong, December 3, 1868, jan8
NOTICE.
Undersigned having
"Eldorado Hotel," situate in Queen's Road Central, on
SATURDAY,
the 12th Deo: 1808, at 11 o'clock a M,,---- Under distraint for rent, and under the power of sule contained in the Deed of Mortg
Fixtures, ato, et, of the above well- ****The STOCK. IN TRADE, Furniture, known Hotel.
in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery And the property to be at the risk of the purchasers upon the fall of the hammer, Hongkong, December 10, 1868, de12
H. B. M. Gunboats "HARDY" and "DRAKE" will be
COLD BY AUCTION,
at the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, on
TUESDAY,
the 9th February, 1869, (unless previously disposed of by private agreement).
The Hardy is of 233 tons and 60 h, power. The Drake. 238 The following are the articlos to be sold with each vessel, viz
}}
With the "Hardy."
complete.
Hull
No waste or yards.
3 Anobora,
1124 Fathoms Cable.
40
日八十月十年辰戊治
STEAM FOR
Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Suez, Malta, Marseilles,
and Southampton;
Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta.
HE PENINSULAR AND OBIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Stove-ship Majesty's Muile, Passengers, Specie, and "MALTA," Captain Aree, with Ha
on
ESDAY, 10th December, at 9 AM Noon, and SPECIE until P.M. on the CARGO will be recurve on board unitil 14th December
will leave this for the above places,
For particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply at the P.&O. S., N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong.
CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Houte is required in the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or ith Parcels and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any detention of prejudice which may happen from incorrect- wiss on such declaration.
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's
Awnings complete, with Iron Stan Black Bills of Lading.
chions.
Davits for 2 Boats.
i Dingy, •14 foet.
4 Data and Awning,
2 Downton's Pumps (1 complete).
A pair of 30 Horse Power high pressure engites by Messrs. MAUDSLAY, SONS IND FIBED, in fair working order. A set of 3 bailers considerably worn but repairable.
Spare Gear. Cylinder Cover, or
1 in No. Cross Head,
Eccentric King, Piston and Rot,
Propeller (bruse),...
1
connecting, couplete, 1 Feed, poing rod, Bilge do do. Slido do
Guide blocks,
With the Druke." Masta complete. Yards do
Migging 40
1 Anchor. 100 Fathonis Cable. Awnings complete. Davita for 3 boats.
Dilgy
14 fect.
2 Downton's Pamps.
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, December 7, 1868.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY:
de15
THROUGH U. S. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK.
TEAMERS of this line will be despatch-
ed as follows:-
барно
Dec. 16. Custa Hige will leave Shanghai on or
abong same dates, connecting at Yokohama with above-named steamera,
Famongers ticketed through to Californie, Moxico, Central and South-America, the Atlantic States, and to England or France, both via New York and by lines from Pa nama and Aspinwall.
Retura tickets issued at a reduction of
upou
2 Dars
10
All standing Sails, but square forensil.
%
voyage.
A 40 Horse Power ligh pressure engine
the whole amount for the cound
Connections are, mane at Panama-with
An Invoice of handsome Electroplated by Mesare. PENN AND SONS, in good work-Storia Lines upon the West Coast of Cab Ware, consisting of Tea sets, Charting order. Jugs, Biscuit Boxes, Butter Coolers, out. Dish Covers, side Dishes Liquor and Pickle-Frames, Soup Turen, &c.
The boilers of this vezel have been taken the Royal West India Mail Lane," "Yest Iral and South America, at Aspinwall with.
A few gold Lockets, Scarf Pins, Seals, Sleeve Buttóin, do
8 bunting case gold Watches.
3 cheval Glasses.
5 handsome gilt Clocks with glass
Shades.
25 Hearth Rugs
B
etc.
A quantity of Figures and Toys
Letnj TERMS OF SALE. Oush before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
Hongkong, December 10, 1808. de12
PUBLIC AUCTION. AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on
SATURDAY,
the 12th Dec, 1868, at 11.30 o'clock, A.M., at the godown of Messrs STEMESEN
For account of whom it may concern, Ex Red Deer," from London. DBC (in red) 118 bales No. 16 to 24 S A
Cotton Yarn.
more or less damoyed by set toutes.
TERMS OF before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.17.
Hongkong, Decanber 10 1868, do12
IN THE VICE ADMIRALTY COURT OF HONGKONG, Tu re PORTUGUESE STIP "NINA,” Undersigned have received in-
∙Charges.
PURCHASED the Interest of the WARCHTSTEAM THE $1.100, Bareky," bugs to notify the Public of Hong
do. Rod,
1. in No.
India and Pacifie
Steam-ship Company," and the French Transatlantic (Limited) 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 Packet New York and Bremen Steam-ship Co., and North German
Spare Gear. Cylinder Cover,
cuentric Ring (braas) 1
Piston
1. 1
L
Plumber block brasses,
1 pair.
Propeller (brass),
in No.
Rod connecting, complete,
ม
Feed pump rad,
31
Co
Bilge
Slide
do
Quide block,
do. do.
AH PRICE, Naval Storekeeper; feb9
Hongkong, November 27, 1809.
Banks.
LONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK
ING CORPORATION,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
Counter DINEONORE.. Chairman,-GORGE JOHN HELLAND, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Go F. HEARD, Esq. W. H. FORBES, Eaq, JAMES B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SASSOON, Esq.
Esq. Whatay LEMANY, JAB F. DUNCANSON,
A. Joost, Eaq.
Esq. JULIUS MENAE, ERG RICHARD ROWETT, Eng And, É. R. BELLLION, E.
Eu
Hongkong,
Shanghae,
Managers
VIOTOR KRESSER, Esq. Chief Manager.
DAVID MAODEAN, Exq LONDON BANKERS-London and County
$1.526. kong and Ship Masters that he is prepared stractions from M. S TONNOCHY, Bank, $1.90e to finish Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD Esq., Marshal of the Vice Admiralty
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Bongkong, December 8, 1809.
Exikudo," and "Whitehall":
MISS ROSE
in various forms, to any part of the Court of Hongkong, to sell by Pablis
jas lony,
Also Ship BREAD of best quality and at low sates constantly on band or baked in quantities at short notice.
48 received a Choice Selection of French
and English Fancy GOODS, suitable, for BIRTHDAY and CHRISTMAS PRE- DENTS, aleo TOYS, in great variety.
Quilting, Serges, Reps, plain and printed Flumes, Prints, Calicos, Merino, and all tre newest designs in Woollen OUDS,
Blankets, Huckaback and Turkish Tow elling, Bath Blankets, de,
And, per lurt Userland Muil, Ladies' & Children's Hats and Bonnets
Silk Velvet, Velveteen, and Club Jack
ets, in the latest styles.
WELLINGTON STREET,
Opposite the Catholic Chapel,,
Hongkong, December 8, 1888.
Also Water, Buster, Soda and Sugar BISUUTTS by she Barrel, Tia or Pound,
Auction (under a decres of Appraisement and Bale), on ^....
WEDNESDAY,
16th Decanibar, 1868, dt: Noon,
On board
Also Corn and Rye MEAL, HOMINY, The Portuguese abip "MIN A," of CORN STARCH, BICARE. SODA, Saleabout 1,100 Tons-her Tackle, Apparel ratus and Cream TARTAR
FLOUR of best Brands constantly on and Furnitme, as she now lies in the and appled by the Barrel, Bag, Harbour Poundi,
โ
CAKE of all kinda baked- order.
to
Tut or
TREMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollar weighed at 7.1.7. The above is under the Superintendence The Vessel, e, with all faults or of Mr JONATHAN PARSONS, and all orders errors in description whatsoever at l'ur forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at thasers' risk upon fall of the hammer, Mesars MAOEWER & Co.'s will receive
BOWRA & Co., protapt attention.
ductioneers. Hongkong, December 9, 1868, 16de
L. P. WARD. Longkong, February 17, 1868,
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED Current Deposit Account on the daily of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposits
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
"
14-
12
17
>1
"
"} P
4 per cent. 5 per cent. LOCAL BITES DISCOUNTED. Credits granted and very description of Banking and approved Securities, Exchange business transacted.
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Ameria, China and Japan.
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,
No, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, June 17, 1808
Favorable
Ülbyde
for through passengers and freight to Ame-
arrangements have been made rica, from Caloutta, Penslig and Singapore, and, from Swalow, Amoy and Foochow
Bills of Lading given for Porte of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cu- tral and South Ameries to as far as Valpa
Through
raiau, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton and St. Nazaire, France.
Freight to United States payable in ad- rance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery in American Gold Coin with 8 por cent, ad ditional, at skipper's option.
For further information, apply at the Agency of the Company, Prays Weat
GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent.
Shipping.
HEF: &O, & M.Co. stoam-ship
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA (Dired.)
"SULTAN,"
will leave for the above place at Noon on FRIDAY, the 18th inat
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent' Hongkong, December 10, 1868.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAM SHIP
"COMPANY. -,
The Steam-ship
JAPAN"
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
FOR MANILA Via AMOY.
The Steamer.
"PUNG SHUEY," will have immediate despatch for the above, port
For Freight or Passage, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Tongkong, Doo. 10, 1868.
FOR YOKOHAMA DIRECT.
The Russian steam-
the above port. For Freight,
ship
SHAFTESBURY
tt.
Captain AITKEN, will meet with quick dispatch for o, apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, November 12, 1868.
FOR SINGAPORE.
The American Barque
"DESPATCH," -
JONES, despatch as above,
Captain
For Freight, apply to
will have quick
JOHN BURD & Co.
Hongkong, December 9, 1868.
FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT.) The British Barque
"MELROSE,"
ti
Captain KINDRED, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JOHN BURD & Co... Hougkong, December 9, 1868. ti
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. The A 1 British ship KEDAR
of 533 Tons Register...
For Particulars, apply to DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
18de
Hongkong, December 4, 1868.
FOR NEW YORK. The 1 British ship
"LOUISA,"
Capt. LANsnow, will load here and at Whanapos, and have quick despatch for the above purt,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co: Hongkong, November 12, 1868.
FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American barque-
STERLING.
(BUILT IN 1866.)
of 468 Tous Register, HARDING, Master, baring the greater portion of her Whampoa, and have early despatch for the cargo engaged, will load here, and at above port..
For Froight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 20, 1868,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
To follow the "Marie"
The British ship
"GOLDEN HORN". Captain Rece, will have early dearate for the shere port,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1868.
FOR MADRAS DIRECT.
he
just.
"NAWORTH CASTLE," patoled on or about the 12th Capt. LINKLATER, will be dea
For Freight apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hoogkong, November 28, 1888.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
The I British abip
ROSLIN CASTLE," JAS. ALEXANDER, Master, of 044 tous Register.
For particulars, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co
de21
Hongkong, November 21, 1868.
FOR NAGASAKI. The 41 British schooner
CITY OF NIAGARA," MITONELL Master, having en- gaged the larger portion of her Cargo, will meat with quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
LANISTEIN & Co.: Hongkong, November 28, 1868.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The N. G. barque
port
del8
Captain GEORGE E. LANE will sail from Hongkong for Yokohama and San Francisco, on the 10th instant, at 8 r.1. precisel
No Freight roseived after Noon of the.
lath instant.
Passengers are requested to be on board at 2 PM, day of asiling..
GEO, F. HOWMAN, Agent, Hongkong, December 9, 1868.
deto
FOR SWATOW, AMOT, & FOUCHOW, The Steam-ship
DOUGLAS," Captais Topri, will have immediate despatch for the
above porte.
For Freight or Damage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1868.
MARIE,"
ti.
Captain KLENCE, will have prompt despatch for the above
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1868.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER
The first class French ship
"LA PLATA,"
JUBIN, Master, of 444 tons ra gister.
For particulare, apply to
FREDERIC DEGENAER
Hongkong, November 2, 1889,
Notices to Consignees. P. M. B. S. Co. Str. "JAPAN," FROM SAN FRANCISCO. ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Vessel are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme diate delivery of their Goods."
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves rel will be landed and stored af Consiguees" ciak and expense,
GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent.
Hongkong, Devember 9, 1868,
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.