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PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING. AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.” VOL. XXIV. No. 1734. MMFASTFA†Â§Ã‡¬★ HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 24TH DECEMBER, 1868.
AGENTS FOR THE (HINA MJIL. LONDON-F. ALGAR, 11, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill. GORDON & GOTER, 121, Hol born Hill, E. BATES HERDY & Co.,
Old Jewry, L.C....... AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALANDGDON & GOTOH, Mel- bourne and Sydney,
SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte
New Advertisements.
EXCURSION TO SAN CHOAN AND BACK.
HIB
CONSECRATION OF THE CHAPEL ERKOTED OVER THE GRAVE OF ST. FRANOIS XAVIER
ceremony of consecution will tako place on a Sunday in January, to be generally: WHITE & BAUER, Sanamed Letoftor, Persons desirena of being Francisco
present thereat, will be kind enough to leave their names with Messrs De Souza & Co., Hollywood Road,
CHINA: Seatou, DROWN.& & Co. Amoy, GILES & COM Foushow, THOMPSON & Do Shuuhe Hi Ened o C, H
Arrivals
Dec. 23, Loba, British barque, 472, M W. Barber, Liverpool, Jaly 35; General. GIBB, LAVINGSTON & Co.
Departures.
Dec. 24, Kwang Tung, for Swatow.
24, Ert King, for Shanghai,
24, Fortune, for Bangkok.
24, Nicoline, for Bangkok
24, Joshua Bates, for Melbourne.
24, Newz, for Macao,
24, Stirlingshire, for Yokohama,
24, Anne, for Yokohama
24, Stanley, for Saigon.
24, Adeline, for Amoy
24, Carmelita and Ida, for Amoy.
Passengers.
ARRIVED.--Par Lota, Mr E. H. Barber.
Shipping Reports.
The British barque Lota, from Liverpool, reports fine weather to Equator, which she crossed on 28th Aug. in long, 28 W. passed the meridian of the Cape of Good Hope on 8th Qet in lat,-88. made San dalwood Island on 18th Nov., cause to Ci- loln passage: 8th Dec; had strong N. W. wimi: experienced strong, current ran to E. 60 miles per day. Passed outside Pel low fatands and reached the Baslice Islands on Sonday the 20th Dec,, from thence had wind from N.N.E until arrival in Hong- kong 150 days out. On 2nd Dec. in Manipa passage spoke the British barque Corsair from London, 120 days ut, con- signed to the Borneo Cod
New Advertisements.
"LOTA" FROM LIVERPOOL [YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-
named vessel are requested to send in their Bille of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature and to lake imediate de- livery of
of their Gouds. Cargo impeding the ship's discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees, risk and expense.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 24,
dev1
THE HONGKONG, CANTON:
AND MACAU BRNAMBOAT COMPANY
LIMITED.
NOTICE
THE Ordinary Half yearly MEETING of Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Ulfice of the Company, Victorio, Hongkong, on Wednesday, the 20th day of January Dexi, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of receiving the
the statement of accounts with the Report of the Direc torn, and of declaring a Dividend..
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By order of the Board of Directors,
'AUGUSTINE, HEARD Co.
General Agents Hongkong, December 23, 1868. THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAM-BUAT COMPANY,
- LIMITED.
NOTICE.
HE Transfer books of the Company will be closed from the 4th day to the 18th day of January next inclusive,
By order of the Board of Directors,
AUGUSTINE, HEARD &C. '- General Agents.
Hongkong, December 23, 1808,
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8. W. BAKER & Co,! DEU to invite inspection of their New REG DSTOCK for the Season, received per late arrivals, including
Ladies' Bata, Bonnets, Opers Cloaks, Dresses in plain and faney Silks, Poplin ettes, Reps, and new Textures, French Robes, ready made, French Sashes, Belte, Jackets and Maniles, new shape Jupons, white and scarlet Corseta, Lace Falls, Lace and other Trimmings, Ribbock, and Rib bun Velvets in all colors, Hosiery, Kid, Cashmere, and Bronze Boots, white Satin Boots and Kid Gloves. A large nesortment of Wool and Embroidery Works, as Cushion Patterns, Smoking Gapa, Magala Seta, do,
Bangster's Umbrellas, Christy's new shape Felt and Shell Hate, obcioe lot of Neck Scarfs, Ties, Wrappers, Collars, Secka, Fancy Tweeds and Coatings, Braces, &c.
Brussels Carpets, Velvet Pile Carpets and Kuga, All Woot Damasks, Lace Cur tains, Table Covers in great variety, Da mask Table Cloths in all sizes, Table Nap king D'Oyleys, Blankets, Counterpanus Sheetings, Flannels, Wool Mats, Turkish and other Towels,
bulators, Picture
Children's Trinks, Toys, &,
Hats, Boots, Peram-
Dressing Cases, and Travelling Bags Atted, fur Ladies and Gentlemen, Playing Cards, and a large assortment of Stationery and Perfumery Goods
SW. BAKER & Co. Bongkong, December 22, 1888.
It is intended to charter a steamer trom Hongkong for the version
By order of the Cominiitee,
3. DE SOUZA,
Secretary. Hongkong, December 19, 1868.
NOTICE
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Office of the. Undersigned has this day boon Removed to No: 22 B, cos nor of STANDBY and POTLINGER STREETS, GRUN & Co. Hongkong, December 17, 1868.
SAIL-MAKING.
WCETT & Co., having secured the services of an experienced Sail-Maker, ars prepared to MAKE or REFAI SAILS K very raonable rates,
Hongkong, December 10, 1888,
EX RED DEER & DUNKELD.
OR SALE, at moderate prices and in loze
to suit purchasess
Prime York HAMS.
Primo Strasburg' BACON, North Wilts CHEESE, Brotch WHISKY, "Mountain Dew." Guinness STOUT is pints.
in quarta.
Do.. do. Baar ALE in pints.
Do., in quercta. Apply to
tf
J. F.. ROSE, Wellington Street. Hongkong, December 21, 1868.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co., beg to call attention to their new GOODS for the Season, received per recent arrivals,
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For Christmas Tables. Minco Meat, Muscatela, Fige, Raisins, Crystallised Fruits. Currants, Plum Puddings, Rich Cakes, Dessert Biscuits. "Orange, Lemon and Citron Peel, Fricassées de Grenouilles. Pork Cutlets, Truffled Sausages, Whitebait, Venison, Salmon. Trulles, Vanila, Bonbone.
Dessert Fruita.
Pranes, Rose Water Crackers.
Auctions
PUBLIC AUCTION. OWRA & Co. will sell by Public
Botion, by order and at the
Godowns of Messi's JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., East Point, on
SATURDAY,
26th Dec, 1868, at Noon, For the benefit of the concerned,). 20 bales Grey SIIIRTINGS. More or less damaged by sea water. TERMS OF SALE.-~-Chah before delivery in Mexican Dollers weighed at 7.1.7.
** Hongkong, Begőfüber 29" 1880, 40
GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION, AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.
have received instructions to sell
by Public Auction, on K. NAAM SATURDAY,
-TA-TARA PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.
STEAM-FOR
Shipping.
COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMTERIALES
The Company's stearier.
DUPLEIX
Captain Nou, will be dis patobed for Shanghai shortly"
the 26th Dec., 1868, at 11 o'clock A., Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle, after the arrival of the next French Mail, r
at the Godowns of Messrs VOGEL, HACE non & Co.,
LANE CRAWFORD & Co. will sold by Public Auction, in their Sales Rooma, Queen's Road, on
SATURDAY,
26th instant at Noon,--- The following GOODS, namely
For account of the concerned, 48 casca Viviau, and, Son's Yellow
Matal, sizes 20 oz. to 24 oz.
4 casks Composition Nails, Also,
50 6-shooter Lefaucheux Revolvers,
first quality.
25,000 No. 13 Lefaucheux Cartridges.
100 superior -Tower Muskete, with
fixinge
125 boxes very fine Figa
A few Dinner Services, complete wars and Crockery ware, Eto, Etc.,
Etc.
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 24, 1868, de26
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have been.i instructed by Licut, KERR, Fort Adjutant, to sell by Public Auction, at No. 9, Seymour Terrace, ou
TUESDAY,
29th instant, at Noon,............ That Gentleman's Household FÜR NITURE, including Dining Tables, Carved Side Boards, Dining Room and Drawing Room Chairs, Wardrobes, Couches, Glassware, Pictures, Kitchen Utensils, Water Colors, eter, etc.
The whole may be viewed on the mor- ning of the day of the sale.
TERMS OF SALE-Cush before delivery
Cheddar, Albert and Stilton Cheese, in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
A Boar's Head.
Krug's Chalupagne,
Glenlivat Whiskey,
Porta, Sherries, Bass,'
· Liqueurs in great variety.
Qilman's Stores of first rate quality
For the Children.
A splendid assortment of Toys. Christmas Tree Ornamenta: Games and Booke of Gamas, Illustrated Gift Books.
Rocking Horses-Dragées.
A Child's Swing,"
For Christmas and New Year's Gifts, Parian Statuettes.
Perfume Cazes, Dressing Cases,
Writing Cases. Flower Vases.
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Righly-bound and Illustrated Books, Stereoscopes, Slides and Boxes, Fancy boxes of Bohbous. Photographie Albums, Cigar Magazines and Cages, Pipes and Cigar Tubes,
det.
ko.
In General New Stock,
Sporting Clear of all kinds.
Shooting Coats and Boots, Kaming and other Saddlery and
Whips. Mantelpieces,
Grates, Fendera" und
Irous. Overland Trunks, Railway Valises. Croquet Sets, Athletio Gear, Parfumery and Brushes, Wall-papers in largë' varlety, Sheet Lead, Stem-plates. Electro-Plate in good selection. A large Invoice of Standard Works,
Novels, Books on Athletics, &c Fashionable Collars, Ties & Scarves, Carpets, Rugs, and Curtains. Sticks and Umbrellas. Tweeds, Oustitigs and Flannels.
Many other seasonable.GOODS, Hongkong, December 9, 1968.
And,
All lots with all faults and errors of de scription at purchaser's risk on the fall of the heaver.
Hongkong, December 23, 1866, 38de
FUBLIC AUCTION, structions front the Mortgagee to THE Undersigned has received in-
sell by Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 20th day of December, 1868, at Noon, on the Premises, under a power of sale contained in the deed of Mort
Enge,-
The GROUND, MESSUAGES and PREMISES situate on Bonham Strand and known as Marine Lot No. 152 (being the Praya extension of Marine Lot No. 16 B).
The Lot contains one substantially bailt HOUSE.
For further Particulars, apply to the Undersigned.
TERMS OF SALE,One-half of the Pur- chase money to be paid on the fall of the, hammer, the balance on completion of the deeds of transfor, the expenses of which to be paid by the Purchaser.
Property to be at the risk of the Par chaser from the fall of the hammer,
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer Hongkong, December 19, 1868. dc29
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FUBLIC AUCTION,
For account of the concerned,) Ex "United Service." : 211
TERMS OF SALE-Cuah before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.17
Hongkong, December 23, 1868. 26de
HB. M. Gunboats HARDY" and ADRAKE" will be OLD BY AUCTION, at the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, on
TUESDAY,
Aden, Suez, Malta, Marseilles,::..
and Southampton
Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta,
"ELLURA, Captain V. 8. Moncay 1: His Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and on TUESDAY, 20th December, at 9 A.M.
CARGO will be receive on board until Noon, and SPECIE until 4 PM, on the 98th December."
For particulars regarding Freight and Pausage, apply at the F, 4.0. §. N. Co,'e Office, Hongkong.
the 9th February, 1869, (mless previously disposed of by private agreement).
The Hardy is of 238 tons and 80h, powur.is The Drake 238 The following are the articles to be sold with each vessel, viz
11
With the Hardy."
Hall complete..
No maste
18ts of yards.
2 Anchors,
112 Fathoms Cable,
40
D
CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED..
A written declaration of the Contents and Falue of the Packages for the Overland Route required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the "Com pang's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or join.
Parcels;
s; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any detention or prejudice which happen from incurrest-
declaration.
TH
ness on such
Nippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's
Awnings complete, with Iron Stan Black Bills of Luding.
chions.
Davita for 2 Boats,
1 Dingy, 14 feet.
4 Uars and Awning
2 Doruton's Pumps (1 complete),
A pair of 20 Horse Power high pressure engines by Messrs. MAUDABAY, SONS AND FIELD, in fair working order. A set of 3 boilers, considerably worn but repairable. Spare Gear Cover, Cylinder Cross: Head, Eccentrio Hing, Piston and Rod Propeller (brasa
Rod connecting, complete,
Feed puup rod,
Bilge do do. Slide
- Guido blocks,
do.
With the Drake" Masts complete. Yards da Rigging lo
1 Anchor. 100 Fathoms Cable. Awnings completo. Davits for 3 boats,
1 Dingy, 14 feet. 2 Oure
2 Downton's Pamps.
I in No.
15
All standing Sails, but square foresail. A 40 Horse Power high pressure engine by MESSI, SAN AND SONG, in good work ing order.
out.
The boilers of this vessel have been taken
Spare Gear, Cylinder Cover, Eccentric Ring (brass)... Piston.
do. Rod,
Plumber block brasses, Propeller (braea),
Rod connecting, complete, Feed pump-rod,
Bilge do, do, Slide
Guide block,
1 in No.
23
pair.
in No
15
do.
A. E. PRICE, Naval Storekeeper. Hongkong, November 27, 1868. fehl
Banks.
KONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
ING. CORPORATION,
ScasCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.
COVAT OF DIKOTORE. Chain, GBORG JOEN HELLAND, ESQ. Deputy Chairman-GEO, F. HRARD, Esq. W. H. FORBES, Esq. JAMES B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SAB8008, Esq..
Esq.
A. JOUST, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANY, JAN. P. DUNCANSON,
Esq.
Eag
And,
JULIUS MANKE, Eaq, RICHARD ROWETT, Esq E. R. BEBILTON, Esq.
Manggers.
OWRA & Co. have received instruc
tions from A. II. PRICE, Esq. Hi M Naval and Victualling Storekeeper, to sell by Public Auction, at the Naval Yard, Hongkong, on
TUESDAY,
Hongkong,
VICTOR KRESSER, Est,
Chief Manager. Shanghae, DAVID MAOLKAN, Esq. LONDON BANEERS, London and County
29th Deo., 1863, at 11 o'clock a.m.,-
The undermentioned condemned and | Bank. unserviceable Naval and Victualling STORES, Vizi
About 56,000 lbs, Biscuits. A quantity of Biscuit Dust, Flour, Rum, Raisins, Blush, Candles, Staves Headings, Iron Hoops, empty Cases and Tins Iron Tanks, Implements, old Iron, (cast and wrought,) Leather, Glass, Bun- ting. Steel, India Rubber; Sacks and painted Rags, Iron Casks, Lignum Vite, Crockeryware, Sheeting, Blue Cloth, Cotton Drill, Blue Serge, Blankete Wrappers Beds, and Soap,
Alvey
A Galley and Barge.
Etc.,
TERMS OF SALE-Dash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1 7.
Hongkong, December 18, 1888. de29.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
Current Deposit Assonats at the rate of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily balance.
On Fixed Deposita
31
F1
-32 13
39
"
31
For 3 months, 2 per cent, per sunum.
4 per cent. 6 per cent, LouLL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credite granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transnated.
Drafts, granted on London, and the obier Cathmarcial places in Exrope, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager Offices of the Corporation,
No 1 Queen's Road East, Hongkong, Jane 17, 1858-
C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent.
Hongkong, December 23, 1868.
Port
FOR SINGAPORE CHERT.
The Brit. Steam-ship
SAKURA
quick despaten for the shore.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 19, 1868.
FOR NEW YORK, The British barque
OLENDOVEER,"
Captain WILSON, will load here and at Whampoa, and bare im mediate despatch for the above port. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 23, 1868.
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.
The Dutch barque
"ZEPHYR,"
if
Capt. OOSTA, will have quick despatch for the above porta.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, December 23, 1888.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.
The British barque
"NEPTUNE,"
FOR
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W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. P.&O. 'S. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, December 21, 1868.
NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES: PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STHAM FOR
SAIGON, "SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALL, ADEN, SUEZ,
ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,
MARSEILLES,
Ar80,
BOMBAY, PONDICHERY, MADRÁS, AND CALCUTTA, NE of the Company's Steamers, the WIMPERATRICE or the IGRE, will be despatched from this Port for the abava places, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, between the 1st and 8th Jannary; 1869.
Hisart time of departure will be notified hereafter.
For Particulars regarding Freight and Passago, apply at the Company's office, Hougtong. CONTENTS AND VALCE OF PACKAGES ARE. REQUIRED.
C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, December 17, 1858.
PACIFIO MAIL. STEAM-SHIP COMPANY.
THROUGH V, B. MAIL LINK:TO NEW YORK,
THE Steamer Chida, Capt. B. R. WAISAL,
will be despatched for Yokohama and San Francisco, on the 16th January, 1869, A Steamer will leave Shanghai on DI with above-named steamer, abons saine date, courceting at Yokohama
Panasugers ticketed through to California, Central, and South America, the Mexico, Atlantic States, and to England or France, both via New York and by linea from Par Lama and Aspinwall.
Return tickets issued at A reduction of 10 % upon the whole amount for the round
voyage.
R. L. BUSSSEL, Master, of 287 tona Rogistor, carrying capacity
6,500 piculs.
For further particulars, apply to
RUB. S: WALKER & Co. Hongkong, December 19, 1868.
FOR SAIGON. Thod 1,North German barqne "JOHANNA MATHILDE," Captain Louse, will have quick despatah as above.
For Freight, apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, December 11, 1868,
FOR FOOGHOW; 2 The 41 German barque "COSTA RICA,
Capt. WUNDERLICH, will have immediate despatch as above. For Freight, upply to
SIEMSSEN & Co.
Hongkong, Deceniber 17, 1868.
FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT.) The British Barque
MELROSE Captain KINDEED, will have quick despatch is above.
JOUN BURD & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1868.
For Treibt or Pusage, apply to
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,. The N. German barque
ALBATROSS,"
Capt. DuxEN, will have quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Hongkong, December 15, 1888.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
To follow the "Marie
The British ship
GOLDEN HORN," Captain Rio, will have early despatch for the above port.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, December 2, 1848.
FOR NAGASAKI,
The A1 British sohooner.
"OITY OF NIAGARA," MITCHELL, Master, having en- Cargo, will meat with quick despatch.
gaged the larger portion of her For Freight, apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co.
tt. Hongkong, November 28, 1868.
Notices to Consignees.
Cargo impoding the disobarge of the Tel sol will be landed and stored at Consigunes'
isk and expense.
ARNHOLD KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, December 22, 1868. de 20
· CHRYSEIS" FROM CALCUTTA, (ONSIGNEES. of Cargo by the above
named Vessel are requested to send in Connections are made at Pahagia with their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for Steam Lines upon the West Coast of on-countersignature, and to take immediate tral and South America, at Aspinwall with delivery of their Goods. the "Royal West India Mail Line," " West India and Pacifle Steam-ship Company ' (Limited) and the French Transatlantic Company" And, at New York, with the Parions lines to Europe Tickets issued. for the following Steam-ship Lines: On- nerd, Inman, National, General Transat lantio Co., New York and Havre Steam ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet Oo, New York and Bremen Steam-ship
sud North German Lloyds. vorable arra
arrangements have been made VC 837. for through passengers and freight to Ame- rica, frota Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Foochow
brough Bills of Lading given for Ports of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cen- tral and South Americs to as far as Valpa raise, to Now York, Liverpool, Southampto and St. Nazaire, France.
Freight to United States payable in au- vance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery in Amèrican Gold Coin with 6 por vent ad ditional, at shipper's option,
For further information, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praye West,
GEO, T. BOWMAN,' Apm3,
E following cases have been landed and stored at the risk and expense of Consignees, who are requested to take immediate delivery.
the
i case Arms.
Ex "Hoogly." 31st October, 1888,
C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent,
Hongkong, December 9, 1868.
WRITEBALL" FR
FROM LONDON, THE above bamed vessel baying arrived Lin harbour, Consignees of Cargo are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods. Cargo irapoding the discharge of the Teases will be landed and stored at Con- signets' riak and expense,
BOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, November 23, 1868,
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