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CHINA

MAIL.

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

VOL. XXIV. No. 1726

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON-F. ALGAR, 11, tlement's Lang, Lombard Street: GEORGE STREET, 30, Carahill. GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hot born Hill, E.C. BATES HINDY & Co., 4 Old Jewry, C AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Met- bourne Sydney and SAN FRANCISCO and Awarican Ports generally WHITE & BACze, Sun Francisco

CHINA-Sweaters, Duows & Co. Amoy, GLLES & Co. Fouchoit, THOMPSON & Do. Shanghai, H. Hoa keo. Ma

Hila, O. KARUTH. & Co,

Deo. 14, Japan, N. G, 3-iast schooner, 271. Keferstein, Tamsai, Dos. 12, General.

-SIKMESEN & Co.

Deo. 15, Shaftesbury, Russian steamer, 624, Aitken, Whampoa, Dec. 1-LAND- BTEİN & Co.

Departures.

Dec. 15, Malta, for Singapore, do.

15, Paul Riquet, for Saigon.

15, Kelso, for Whampoa,

16, Georg, for Whampoa,

Shipping Reports.

The North German 3-mast schooner Ja pun, from Tansui, reports: fresh N, E monsoon and ine weather all the passage down.

New Advertisements.

73rd REGIMENT THEATRICALS, BAND AMATEUR SOCIETY,

BY the kind pertaission of Lieut.-Colonai

J. BURNE, The Members of the above will perform at the

GARRISON THEATRE, North Barracks,

ON

WEDNESDAY AND FRIDAY, The 16th and 18th December, 1868. The Grand Comic Operatio Extravaganza,

... BY

Mesa A. HALLIDAY and F. Lawianor) Entitled

KENILWORTH,

YE QUEEN, YE EARLE, AND TE MAYDENNE Quena Elizabeth, Mr E MALONE. Earle of Leicenter,... Mr G. INGMAN, Any Robsart, Miss LornE MAGILL Walter Raleigh,... Mr F., W. Bartlets. Tresillian,

Mr T H. BARNARD, ...Mr W. SNOW.

Duke of Sussex,

By a Girlof the Period! Me F. MACKEY.

Janek****** Vardy, Wayland Smith,....... Mr J. BuLL Michael Lambourne,, Mr W, Bedroad. Tony Foster, alias

Fire the Faggat,

Mr T. ANDREWS.

Giles Gosling...Mr T. Harding.

To conclude with the laughable Faroe in

ane act, hy

JOHN COURTNEY, Esq.,

Butitled

THE TWO POLTB.

Colonel Bumpus,

Jack Bumpns,. Thomas Polt,.. Peter Polt Waiter..

Mr G. INGMAN,

Mr T. ANDREWS,

Mr J. BULL.

Mr W; 0. WugraẨM, Mr F. W. BARTLETT. James,

Mr C. Henzy. Caroline Leslie,Miss M. HARDING. Miss Amelia Fitz-

herbert Nibble, Mise AMY SNOW.

Boodle, Miss Luor BEDFORD,

ELLEN QUINLIVAN,

by the remainder of the Band. PRICES OF ADMISSION. Reserved Seats,.....................$2.00.

Front Sexta,. Back Seats,

....... 100.

0.20

Tickets to be had from the Manager at Murray Barracks and at the Door of the Thestra on the Night of Performance.

Doors open at half-past 8; Performance to commence at 9 precisely.

Manager, T. H. BARNARD,

VIVAT: REGINA.

FOR YOKOHAMA DIRECT.

Tho steam-ship

"SHAFTESBURY," Captain Aw, will leave this for the aliove port, on

20th inst, "nt daylighday raming next, the

For Freight, &e, apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December 35, 1868.

FOR SALE

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Ex “ Whitehall," "Red Deer," and other Arrivals.

BASS'S in

ABB'S ALE in bogabends and kilderkins.

Guinness Dublin STOUT in qts, and pta. Barclay

Co's, PORTER in wood. Hennessy's Pale BRANDY in betila, Goten & & Co's, superior Fale BRANDY in

bottle,

Barlarosque's superior fine Champagne

COGNAC,

Duff Gordon's SHERRIES, from $7.50

to $13 per dozen.

Light dinner SHERRY at $6 per dozen. Tawny Old PORT.

Full davored fruity PORT.

Swain and Boord's Ginger WINE and

Ginger BRANDY

Dilmen's Stores of every description, from Crone dz. Blackwell and J. T. Mortón Compton Brothers HAMS, CHEESE and BACON, Oxford, Cambridge and German SAUSAGES, Paté de Fois Gras TRUFFE, Amorted Truffled Game and Meat Patés Perigord PROFILES, at

LAMMERT ATKINSON & Co. Hongkong, December 14, 1868.

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New Advertisements.

FOR SALE.

Ex Regent Arrivala.

MERICAN Prime Mess BEEF, in bar

rels and half-barrels, Hamburg Prime Mass BREF, in barrels.

PORK,

Primo Danish BUTTER, in '7 lk'tins,

quite fresli, Muller's celebrated LAGERBIER, in

casea of 4 doz. quarta at $8 per case. Destjen's Bremen PALE ALE in quarta,

LAMMERT ATKINSON & Co. Hongkong, December 14, 1869.

HU

FOR SALE. ExFiel," "Red Deer," & UBBUCK'S boiled Linaped OIL,

drums and wood. Hubbuck's raw Linseed OIL, in drums

and wood,

Hubbuck's bright VARNISH, in barrels, Spirits of TURPENTINE, in

Truma Hubbuck's best while ZINO, white LEAD, dry red LEAD, black, green and blue PAINTS, &c., &c.

Poacook's patout Composition, rigging LEATHER, Pamp LEATHER, Deep Ses Load LINES, hand Lead LINES, Log

LINES, signal BALYARDS,

Assorted colors BUNTING, Best English Split PEA8, in barrels, at

LAMMERT-ATKINSON & Co.

· Hongkong, December 14, 1868.

Just Received from "Rotterdam."

WYNAUD Poking's Double ORANGE

CURACOA

Wynand Foking's wbite CURACOA, AVH GIN in white and square bottles. Poniersze BITTERS, :

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. Hongkong, December 14, 1868.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co., beg L to call attention to their new GOODS for the Season, received per recent arrivals,

For Christmas Tables.

Mince Meat, Muscatels, Figs. Raisins, Crystallized Fruits. Corrants, Plain Puddings. Rich Cakes Dessert Biscuits, Orange, Tom and Citron Peel. Fricassées de Grenouilles. Pork Cutlets, Truffled Sausages. Whitebait, Venison, Salmon. Trulles, Vanila, Bonbons. Pranes, Dessert Fruite. Hose Water Crackers.

Cheddar, Albert and Stilton Cheese,

A Boar's Head,

Krug's Champagne.

Glenlivat Whiskey.

Ports, Sherrias, Bass.

Liqueurs in great variety.

Oihan'a Stores of first rate quality.

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dic.

For the Children.

A splendid assortment of Toys.

Christmas Tree Ornaments. Games and Books of Games. Illustrated Gift Books.

Rocking Horsee-Dragéen.

A Child's Swing.

For Christmas and New Year's Gifts.

Parina Statuettes. Perfilme Cakes.

Dressing Cases. Writing Unses,

Flower Vases.

Righly-bound and Illustrated Books. Stereoscopes, Slides and Boxes, Fancy boxes of Bonbons. Photographic Albums,

Oigar Magazines and Caser Pipes and Cigar Tubes.

Co.,

&c.,

In General New Stook.

Sporting Gear of all kinds. Shooting Coats and Bents,

Racing and other Saddlery and

Whips.

Mantelpieces, Grates, Fouders and

Irons..

Overland Trunks, Railway Valises Croquet Sets, Athletic Gear. Perfumery and Brushes, Well-papers in large variety, Sheet Loud, Stom-pinter Electro-Plate in good selection, A large Invoice of Standard Works Novels, Books on Athletion, &o. Fashionable Collars, Ties & Scarves. Carpets, Rugs, and Curtains. Sticks and Umbrellas. Tweede, Coatinge and Flanuela,

And

Many other seasonable GOODS. Hongkong, December 9, 1888.

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, 15TM¤ DECEMBER, 1888. 日二初月一十年嵗戊治同

New Advertisements.

Juat Recaived from France and for Sale by the Undersigned.

A Fresh supply of BUTTER in Bottles,

in finest condition. Gruyere CHEESE

French OHOCOLATE at 750, per ib. A fine assortment of French BONBONS,

and CONFECTIONERY.

FRUITSrandy

Doc in

from Tarssonnean.

Crystallized FRUIT, BONBONS with

Mottoes,

A large normncut of VEGETABLES tins MACCARONI and VERMICEL LI, French MUSTARD, French Salad VOLL, French whine VINEGAR

a

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.

Hongkong, December 14, 1888.

FOR SALE

& D. Henry's best Government Navy CANVAS constantly on hand st LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. Hongkong, December 14, 1808.

LOST.

Auctions.'

PUBLIC AUCTION,

HOUSEHOLD & OFFICE FURNI TURE, SCIENTIFIC EXPERI MENTING INSTRUMENTS,

&c.

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been instructed to sell by Public Aue-

tion, on

WEDNESDAY,

PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY.

THROUGH U. S. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK.

the 16th inst, at Noon, at the premisesTEAMERS of this line will be despatch

ed as follows of Moss BLUM BROTHERS & CO., Hol- lypod Road,

Japan

Doo, 76,

PRIOR, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. The A1 British ship

"KEDAR,"

of 652 Tous Register..

For Particulars, apply to DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

Hongkong, December 4, 1868.

18de

FOR NEW YORK. The A1 American bazque

STERLING" (BUILT IN 1866.) of 468 Tous Register, DG, Soproven engaged, wil bede mare; and

Master, having the greater portion of her Whampoa and have early despatch for the above port.

For Freight, apply to

The whole of the Office, and House-abons same dates, connecting at Yokohama hold FURNITURE, belonging to that with above-named steamers. Firm, comprising:

Household Furniture Dining Room Tables Chairs, Plated Ware, Cooks, Bronzes, Fender's and Fire Irons, Glass ware, Cutlery, handsome Mirrors, Couch- es, Dinner Services, Curtains, Drawing Room Chairs and Tables, side Tables, Lamps, Teapore, Carpeting, Bugs, Ja

Passengers ticketed through to California, Mexico, Central and South Amerios, the Atlantic States, and to England or France, both via New York and by lines from Pa nams and Aspinwall.

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

Connections are maze at Panama with

New

1* West

HIS morning, between Messrs SIEMEN Co.'s, along the Praya to the Macao Steamer and hack through Queen's Road,panese Ware, Crystal Chandelier, Mar- Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Cen- Pocket BOOK, containing is $20 sudable-top Tables, Engravings, Iron Bedtral and South America, at Aspinwall with Dollar Note, as aled a Charter-party of the steads, Spring Mattress, Dressing Tables, Indis and Facific Steam-ship Company"

the "Royal West India Mail Line, British, barque Marion." A Reward will Washstands and services, Wardrobes, (Limited) and the "French Transatlantic be paid on returning the same to Mears Marble top Toilet Glasses, eta, etc.

Courpany And, at SIEMBSEN & Co.

York. with the Office Furniture (to be sold at 2.30, various lines to Europo. Tickets issued Hongkong, November 21, 1868.

'alock)-Perry's Fireproof Safes and for the following

84,6am-ship Linea Standa, Desks and Pigeon Holes, Ink aard, Inmau, National, General Transat stands, an 8-day Clock, Tables, Chairs, antic Co., New York and Havre Steam- hip Co., Hamburg and American Packet Co., New York and Bremen Steapi-ship

and North German Lloyds. Cavorable

Entertainments.

THE ITALIAN OPERA

COMPANY,

HE above Company having arrived in Hongkong, intend giving a short series of Concerts, the first of which will take place

This Evening,

December 15th, 1868.

AT THE THEATRE LUSITANO, When they hope for tlie patronage of the public, to whom they will have the honor of presenting a very

CHOICE SELECTION OF MUSIC "-

FLON THE BEST COMPOSERS,

For Particulars see Programmes.

Prices of Admission Stalls,

$2 each, Bot to hold Six,

$13 Places may be seared at Mesars Land, Crawford & Co.'s where a plan of the Theatre may be sean,

Doors open at 8.50, Concert to commence st-9 P.M.

Hongkong, December 12, 1868.

Auctions.

H. B. M. Gunboats" HARDY"

S

DRAKE" will be

10de

Counter, eta, eta

And one complete set of Scientific Ex perimenting Instruments, with subjects and Books of Instructions

TERMS OF SALE.Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.

Hongkong, December 12, 1888, del IN THE VICE ADMIRALTY COURT OF HONGKONG. In re THE PORTUGUESË SHIP «VINA"}

HE Undersigned have received in

structions from M. 8. TONNOCHY, Esq., Marshal of the Vice Admiralty Court of Hongkong, to sell by Public Auction (under a decree of Appraisement and Sale), on

WEDNESDAY,

16th December, 1868, at Noon,

On board

about 1,100 Tons-her Tackle, Apparel The Portuguese ship "NINA," of

and Furniture, as she now lies in the Harbour.

FRO

arrangementa bays been made for through passengers and freight to Ame- rios, from Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, and, from Systow, Amoy and Foochow

Through

of Lading given for Ports

of Mexico and on the West Coast of Gen- tral and South America to sa far as Valpa ralee, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton and St. Nazairs, France.

Fraight to United States payable in ad- vance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery in American Gold Coin with 8 per cent ad- ditional, at shipper's option.

For further information, apply at the Agency of the Company, Prays West.

GEO. BOWMAN, Agent.

Shipping.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA (Direct). THE P. &O, S. N. Co ateamship

SULTAN,"

will leave for the above place at Neon ou FRIDAY, the 18th inat.

W. MACAULAY,

Superintendent. Hongkong, December 18, 1868.

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TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & FQUCHOW. in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

The Vessel, &c., with all faults pr

The Steam-ship

DOUGLAS,"

and errors in description whatsoever at Pur-Captain TOPPIN, will leave

OLD BY AUCTION at the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, D

TUESDAY,

the 9th February, 1869, (unless previously disposed of by private agreement).

The Hardy is of 239 tons and 60 kt. power. The Drake 238

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The following are the articles to be sold with each vessel, viz :---..

With the "Hardy.”

Hull complete.

No masts or yards.

2 Anchors.

1124 Fathoms Cable.

chasers' risk upon fall of the hanider,

BOWRA & Co., Auctioneers.

Banks.

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OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 20, 1868.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. To follow the "Marie."

The British ship

"GOLDEN HORN," Captain Ride, will have early despatch for the above port. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Bengkong, December 2, 1858.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER

The AI British ship

**ROSLIN CANTLE,"

TAB ALEXANDER, Master, of 644 tous Register.

For particulars, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co Hongkong, November 21, 1868.

Cargo,

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FOR NAGASAKI, The AI British achooner

"CITY OF NIAGARA," MITCHELL Master, having eu- will meet with quick despatch.

gaged the larger portion of her For Freight, apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co.

Hongkong, November 28, 1868.

port

ti.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The N. G. barque

MARIE," Captain KLENOKE, will have prompt despatch for the above

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1868,

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTEN.

The first class French ship

"LA PLATA,”

JURIN, Master, of 444 tons Te gister.

For particulars, apply to

FREDERIO DEGENAER. Hongkong, November 2, 1868.

Notices to Consignees.

S.S. "T. A. GIBB," FROM SINGAP

, for the above porta, on Wed- nesday, the 18th inst,, at 8 ...

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRALK & Co.

PENANG & CALOUTTA PRE Hongkong, December 9, 1868. 16 Hongkong, December 14, 1868. CONSIGNES of Carge by the above- named steamer and requested to sand in choir FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

Billa

of Lading to the Undersigned CALCUTTA.

for countersignature, and to take immu The British steamer

diate delivery of their Goods. Catton will T. A. GIBB,"

be landed and stored at ship's expense but Capt. GARURER, will be dos-shipper's risk in Mesas MonGAN LAMBERT patched for the above porte, delivery may be bad any time prior to the & Co.'s Godown C, Marine Lot 63, and en Tuesday, the 22nd iuat., at 2 P..

Despatches will close at 1 r..

24th inst., after which date Godown rent will be charged. Fir Freight or Passage, apply to

QIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. - Hongkong, December 14, 1888. de

PACIFIC MAIL: STEAM SHIP COMPANY.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK ING CORPORATION,

SUSSORIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARA.

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman,-GrosCE JOHN HELLAND, Esq.

Awnings complete, with Iron Stan- Deputy Chairman Go. F. Hrano, Esq.

ohions,

Davits for 2 Boats.

1 Dingy, 14 feet.

4 Cars and Awning,

2 Downton's Pumps (1 complete)

A pair of 30 Horse Power high pressure engines by Messrs. MAUDSLAY, SONS AND FIELD, in fair working order. A set of 3 boilers, considerably worn but repaireble. Spare Gear

Cylinder Guver, Cipes Head, Eccentric Piston and

PrOpal And Ro

Rad connecting, complete,

pump rod,

Fred

Bilge do, do,

Stida Guide blocks,

do.

With the Drake. Masts complete. Yards do,

Rigging do

1 Anchor.

100 Fathoms Cable, Awnings complete. Davita for 8 beats, 1 Dingy,

14 fust 2 Oerz 2 Downton's Pumps.

1 in No.

31

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All standing Saila," but squaro foreaufl, A 40 Horse Power high pressure engine by Mora. PENS AND SON, in good work- ing order,

1 in No.

The boilers of this vestel have been taken out.

Spare Gear. Cylinder Cover, Besantele Ring (bras), Piston,

do. Hod, Plumber block brasses,

Propeller (breas),

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11

palt.

in No

Rod connecting, complete, 1

19.

Fead pump rod,...

25

Bilge do, do, Slide Guide block,

1

21

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A. H. PRICE, Naval Storekeeper. je Hongkong, November 27, 1868. Jobb

W. H. FORBES, Esq. James B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D, SABBOON, Esq.

Esq.

A. JOOST, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, JAS, P. DUNGANSON,

Esq.

JULIDO MENEE, Esq. Rions &D ROWETT, ES And,

E. R. BÉLALION, Esq..

Manayers.

The Steam-ship

"JAPAN"

Captain Gronas K. LANE, will sail from Hongkong for Yokohama and San Franciaco, on the 16th instant, at 3 r.M. precisely.

No Freight received after Noon of the 10th instant.

Hongkong, VICTOR KRESSER, Esq.

Chief Manager.

Passengers are requested to be on board Shongline, DAVID MADEHAN, Taq. st 2 P.M., day of sailing.

LONDON BARKERs-London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

0 of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily Current Deposit Accounts at the rate

balance.

Ju Fixed Deposits,

For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,

V

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4 per cent.

6 per cent. } LévAL BULLS DISCOUNTED,

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Credits granted on approved Securities, and evory desoription of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amerles, Chins and Japan.

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager:

Offices of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, June 17, 1868

HONGKONG HOTEL

HAIR DRESSING SALOON. PEN from $4.4. to 8p., Sundays,

may feel the necessity of having any tonsurial operation performed.

W. P. MOORE. Hongkong, December 8, 1868.

Jang

GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent.

Hongkong, December 9, 1888.

delő

FOR SAIGON, The 41 North German barque

JOHANNA MATHILDE," Captain Lonaz, will have quick despatel as above,

For Freight, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, December 11, 1868.

FOR SINGAPORE.

The American Bargus

"DESPATCH," Captain Joxes, will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1868.

FUR SYDNEY (DIRECT.) The British Barque

"MELROSE," Captain KINDRED, will have quick despatch as above."

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1868.

FOR NEW YORK, The A1 British ship

"LOUISA,"

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

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. #Hephony, November 12, 1888.

BAIL-MAKING, WOETT & Co., having secured the services of an experienced Ball-Makar, are prepared to Make or HPAIR BAILE at very reasonable rates.

Hongkong, December 10, 1865,

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.. Hongkong, December 14, 1868. dė21

P. M. S. 8. Oo, Str. "JAPAN," FROM SAN FRANCISCO. ONSIGNEES of Largo by the above- amed Vessol are requested to send in their Billa of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to tako imme diate delivery of their Goods,

Cargo inpuding the discharge of the ved will be fanded and stored at Consigness risk and expens).

set

GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent. Hongkong, December 9, 1868;

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E following cases have been landed and stored at the risk and expense of

immediate delivery. the Consignees, who are requested to take

Ex "Dennai,"7th January, 1868,

RT

531.

1 Case Paper.

B

Ex Boggly, 31st October, 1883. VC 827

1 case Arms. Ex "Imperatrice," 4th Dec, 1969, Giaume

1 cars Papor

0: BERTRAND, Principal Agent.

Hongkong, December 9, 1868,

** WHITEHALL" FROM LONDON. THE above named vessel having arrived in harbour, Consignees of argo are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods. Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vesol will be lauded and stored at Cón- alguses risk and expenso.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co Hongkong, November 28, 1868. "ROSLIN CASTLE." FROM LONDON: ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above named Yoasol are requested to send it thair Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo itapeding the discharge of the ves sel will be landed and stored at Consignees risk and expenis.

DOUGLAS UNPRAIK & Co, Hongkong, November 20, 180$,