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CHINA

MAIL.

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

HAFATABAT-HONGKONG, TUESDAY, 29TH DECEMBER, 1865.

VOL. XXIV. No. 1737,

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL, LONDONE. ALDAR, 11, Clemmi'r Lane,

Lombard Street: GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill Connor & Gorca, 121, Hot born Hill, EC, LATES HENDY & Co., 4,018 Jewry, B.C.

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

SAN FRANCISCO and American Porte

generally-WHITE & BAURK, a

Francisco

ta

Md.

"Gizza & Cofuchow THOMI

Đại Shanghai H lac "[wild, C. KÂRUTH & Co.

Arrivals

Dea 23, Visament Cunning, Siam. str., 531, Gottlieb, Bombay and Singspore, Nov. 20, Dec. 16, 2,300 bales Oulton YUNG FAT HONG.

Departures.

Dec. 29, Ellora, for Singapore and Bombay,

29, Columbine, for Shanghai.

29, China, for Shanghai.

29, Taffarette, for Havre,

29, Glendoneer, for Whampoa.

29, Naworth Castle, for bladras.

99, Costa Rica, for Foochow

29, Tekli, for singapore.

29 Johanna; for Whampoa

20, Naiaden, for Saigon. 29, Mongol, for Yokohama,

Shipping Reports.

The Siamese steamer Viscount Canning, from Bombay, via Singapore, reports fine weather, wind from . to N. 1. all the pas- sage. Un 220 Dec. in lat. 6.30 N., long. E. spoke the British ship Galewar from Manila Bound to Cork."

New Advertisements.

BY PERMISSION OF THE COLONIAL,

GOVERNMENT LE

WILL by published, at the

Angus

Legume of three: Weckij.

the Report of the Commission of Enquiry into the PENANG RIOTS, together with the Proceedings of the Committee, Evi- dence, &c.

Intending. Subscribers are requested to register their orders without delay at the "China Mail" Office in Hongkong, as but limited number of the Report will be for

vale.

The Report will occupy about 150 Fools- eap folio pages, enclosed in a neat wrapper. and will be sold at the rate of $9 for a single copy and a reduction of 50 cents upon sach additional copy purchased.

LT. DE MELLO,

Publisher. Penang, December 1, 1868.

jans

MPLOYMENT WANTED, by a young MAN, (English) agud 30, of business habits, and several years experience in Hongkong, Apply by letter, A. BQ...,” care of Office of this Paper.

Hongkong, December 26, 1868.

and after January 1st, 1869, and and further notice, the Price of foz

to all Purchasers will be Three cents per pound.

EL O'HARA,

Agent Tudor Co.

Ice House

Hongkong, Dec. 20, 1868,

New Advertisements.

EXCURSION TO SAN CHOAN AND BACK.

CONSECRATION OF THE CHAPEL ERECTED OVER THE GRAVE OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER ILIS ceremony of consecration will take

place ou a Sunday in January, to be named hereafter. Persone desirous of being present thereat, will be kind enough to leave their names with Messrs DE SOUL

Hallword Hoid

Hongkong, for the occasions,

By order of the Committee,

DE SOUZA,

Secretary Hongkong, December 19, 1868.

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

For Christmas Tables. Mince Meat, uscatole, Figa. Raisins, Crystallised Fruits. Currants, Plum Puddings, Rich Cakes, Dessert Biscuits, Orange, Lemon and Citron Peel Fricassées do Grenouilles. Tork Cutlets, Truffled Sausages.

Whitebait, Venison, Salmon, Truffles, Vanila, Bonbons, Prunes, Dessert Fruits. Rose Water Crackers,

Cheddar, Albert and Stilton A Boar's Head,

Krug's Champagne.-

Glenlivat Whiskey."

Ports, Sherries, Bass.

Liqueurs in great variety,

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New Advertisements.

NOTICE.

HU Office of the Undoraigned bus th

day been Removed to No. 22 B, cor ner of STANLEY and POTTINGER STREETS. GRUN & Co.

Hongkong, December 17, 1868.

Auctions.

"PUBLIC- AUCTION. THE Undersigned will sell by Fable

1'' Anotibh; ön

WEDNESDAY S the 30th December, 1868, at 12 o'clock, at his Sales Boom, Commercial Bank Buildings and pet het jou tot

98 tins Petroleum 0117279 dfe. PHE Undersigned having PURCHASED 20 Bbla Bitters, ball and

the luterest of the WANGRI STEAMulch Pork ? wyle han oth BAKERY," bogato notify the Publio of Hongdon condensed Millette /

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*NOTICE, að flesta a

Also Ship BREAD of low intes poustantly co quantities at abort notice.

doin

life and at for baked in

Also Vator, Butter Boda and Sugar BISOTITS by the Barrel, Tin or Pound.

Also Corn and Ryo MEAL, HOMINY, CORN STARCH, BICARB. SODA, Sale ratus and Cream TARTAR.

FLOUR of best Brands constantly on hand supplied by the Barrel, Bag, Tin or Poond.

CAKE of all kinda baked to order. The above is under the Sapurintendance of Mr JONATHAN PARSONS, and all ordera

forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at Moners MACEWEN & Co.'s will recoiva prompt attention,

L. P. WARD. Hongkong, February 17, 1868.

Auctions

PUBLIC AUCTION,

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

Cheeeeeen favored with instructions to ANE CRAWFORD & Co. have

sell by Public Auction at the Quarters of Lieut. Col. Hrent; Spring Gardens, on SATURDAY,

2nd January, 1869, at Noon, Sundry Household FURNITURE Oilman's Stores of first rate quality, and, EFFECTS, the property of that

&c.,

For the Children,

A splendid assortment of Toys,

Christmas Tree Ornamenta:

Gaines and Books of Games.

Illustrated Gift Books,

Rocking Hors-Dragées.

A Child's Swing.

For Christmas and New Year's Gifts..

Farian Statuettes. Perfume Cases.

Dreasing Cases,

Writing Caxes. Flower Vases.

Richly-bound and Illustrated Books Stereoscopes, Slides and Boxes. Fancy boxes of Bonbons.. Photographic Albums. Cigar Magazines and Cases. Pipes and Cigar Tubes.

dc.,

In General New Stock.

Sporting Clear of all kinds.

Shooting Coats and Boots.

Tja

Racing and other Saddlery and

Whips..

Irous.

THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY

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LIMITED

NOTICE.

HE Ordinary Half yearly Mexring of Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Office of the Company, Victoria, Hongkong, on Wednesday, the 20th day of January next, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purpose of receiving the statement of accounts with the Report of the Direc ton, and of declaring a

Dividend. By order of the Board of Directors,

AUGUSTINE, HEARD &Co.

General Agents Hongkong, December 23, 1888,

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THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO - STEAM-BUAT ... COMPANY,

LIMITED.

NOTICE

THE Transfer books of the Company will

be closed from the 4th day to the 19th

day of January next iuclusive.

By order of the Board of Directors,

AUGUSTINE, HEARD. & Co.

General Agents..

Hongkong, Dysenter 23, 1808.

Gentleman and of other Officers who are leaving the Colony, say-

Wardrobes, Writing Deska, Tables, Sideboards, New Rugs, Crockery, Glass- ware,

etc., etc.

Labi 575 mill Cream La Favolopos V

100 eams 870 Cream Laid Note

dot Paper

36 dozen Electro Flated Table

Spoons.

25 dozen Electro Plated Dessert

Spoons, a man de -Glange Mirrors, Gilt Frames. Asrael Tovoice of Walkden's Writing and Copying Inks an

And, Balance of an Invoice of Oilman's Stores, comprising

Table Jellies, Pickles, Vinegar, Tart Fruits, Pepper, Sauces, Crystalized Fruits, Candied Peel, Potted Meata, Essences, Jame, and Jellies, Soups, Vegetables, Maccaroni, Currants, Normandy Pippins, Muscatel and Valenia Raisins, etc. etc,

AND AT 1 O'CLOCK,

Sundry useful Household Furniture comprising covered Chairs, Couches, Easy Chairs, window Curtains and Cor- nices, Purdoniaus, Fonders and Fire Irons, Mirrors Side Board, Tables, Chairs, Pictures, Glassware, Lamps, Bedsteads Toilet Bats, Bath Tubs, a Sedan Chair, a Wardrobes, Teapoya, Washstand and

Table Fodutain (Rimmel's), etc., etc. A Handsome Piano, in good order. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer Hongkong, December 28, 1868. de3)

#PUBLIC AUCTION,

BATTERY

NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA- BITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES. PAQUEBOTS PUSTE FRANCAIS.

STEAM YOR! SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA POINT DE GALZE, ADEN, SUEZ,

ALKXANDRÍA, DIESSINA,

BOMBAY, PONDICHERY, MADRAS,

ET VAND CALQUETAN THE Company's Steamship “IMPERA-

PRICE," Commandant MASAJEE, will love this Part for the above places, with MAILS, PASSENGERS SPECIE and CARGO, Sunday, January the 3rd, 1880,

̈at 9.4.M."

Cargo and Specie will be registered for as well as for Marseilles, and London accepted in transit through Marseillos for the principal places of Europe,

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M. of the 2nd (ustant, Specie and Parcels until P.M. of the 2nd Instant. (Parcela are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.)

For Particulars regarding Freight and Fassage, apply as the Company's office, Hongkong CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.

BERTRAND Principal Agent. Hongkong, Désombor 28, 1808.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY

THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK,

HE Steamer China, Capt. E. R. WATSAR, San Francisco, on the 16th January, 1866, will be despatched for Yokohama and A Steamer will leave Shanghai on ol

THE Undersigned has received instruc- tious from the Administrator of the Estate of the late CURSETEE Bunabous same date, connecting at Yokohama

OJER WADIA, deceased, to sell by Publia with above-named steamer,

That Splendid Buy Arab Charger bustion, longing to Lieut. Col. Hight, Stands fire.

TERMS OF SALB-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7. L. 7.. All lots, with all finits and errors of description, at Purebaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.

Hongkong, December 28, 1868.

WEDNESDAY,

F

the 6th day of January, 1869, at 19 o'clock, on the premises,

The GROUNDS, MESSUAGES and PREMISES situate in Hollywood Road (a short distance to the westward of Messrs DE SOUZA's Printing Office, known 2jaas section of Inland Lot No. 55.

1. Alas,

Pasporgarstjokered through to California, Mexico, Carral and South Amerion, the Atlantic States, and to England or Franco, both via New York and by lines from Pa nama aud Aspinwall.

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

ections are made at Panama withı Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Con- tral and South America, at Aspinwall with. the "Royal West Indin Mail Line," <* Wes!

H. B. M. Gunboats "HARDY" and Tmediately after, will be sold on the India and Pacific Steam-ship Company,"

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OLD

DRAKE" will be

at the NAVAR YARD, Hongkong, ou

TUESDAY,

Premises, the GROUNDS, MESSUA-(Limited) and the French Transatlantic BY AUCTION,GES and FREMISES, situate in Holly. Company" And, at New York, with the wood Road, Taipingshan, (a short dist various lines. to Europe Tickets issued ance to the westward of the Chinese for the following Stearn-ship Lines: Ch Temple) known as Inland Lot No. 250 at Nitional Geral Transat- ship Co.; Humburg and American Packet Co., New York and Bremen Steam-ship Co., and

North

German Lloyds Favorable arrangements have been made

the 0th February, 1800, (unless previously disposed of by private agreement).

The Hardy is of 233 tons and 60-1. power. The Drake... 238

40

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

With the Hardy.”

Hall complete.

No meats or yards.

2 Anchors.

112) Fathoms Cable.

For further particulara, apply to the Undersigned.

lantic

TERMS OF SAL-One-half of the parclinan money to be paid on the fall of for through passengers and freight to Ame- the hammer, and the balance on compleand, from Swatow, Amney and Fogehow.

πίσω, from Caletta, Poniang and Singapore, tion of the deeds of tragefor, the expenses of which to be paid by the purchaser. Property to be at the risk of the pur-

Awnings complete, with Iron Stanchaser from the fall of the hammer.

for 2 Boxte

chions

Davits

4 Dare and Awning

1 Dingy, 14 foot.

2 Downton's Pups (1 complete).

A pair of 30 Horse Power high pressure engines by

Mesure MAUTSLAY, SONA AND

Mantelpieces, Grates, Feudera and FIRLD, in fair working order. A set of 3

Overland Trunks, Railway Valises. Croquet Sots, Athletic Gear.

Forfainery and Brashes, Wall-papers in large variety, Sheet Lead, Stem plates. Electro-Plate in good selection. A large tnvoice of Standard Works, Novels, Books on Athletics, &o, Fashionable Collars, Ties & Boarves. Carpete, Bugs, and Curtains, Sticks and Umbrellas. Tweeds, Coatings and Flannels.

Andy Many other reasonable GOODS. Hongkong, December 9, 1868.

considerably worn but repairable.

Spare Gear.

boilers,

Cylinder Cover,

Cross Head,

Eccentric Ring,

Piston and Rod,

Propeller (brass),

Rod connecting, complete,

Feed pump rod,...

Guide blocks,

With the "Drake.' Masts complete. Yards do Rigging do.

1 Anchor,

100 Fathoms Cablo,

Awnings completo.

Davita for 3 beata;

1 Dingy, 14 feet.

Oura

2 Downtor's Pumps,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer.

Through Bills of Lading given for Ports

of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cen- tral and South Ameries to as far de Valpa- raiso, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton and St. Nazaire, France.

Freight to United States payable in ad- Hongkong, December 26, 1868. jan American Gold Coin with 8 per cent ed

vance in Moriosu Dollers, or on delivery.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

1 in No.

1

L

SUSSORIERD CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS

'

All standing Saile, but square foresail.

A 40 Hore Power high pressure englue

COURT OF DIRGOZORE.

Chairman-GBORG JOHN HELLAND, ESQ.

ditional, at shipper's option.

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

GEO 1. BOWMAN, Agent:

Shipping.

STEAM TO "SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW, THEP GO Co, ca s

CADIZ,"

Deputy Chairman-(EG, F. HEARD, Esq.will have quick despatch for the above

W. H. TORBES, Esq JAMES B, TAYLOR,

SOLOMON D. SASSOON, EQ

Eng.

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

Eng. JULIUS WENKE, Esq. ROAD ROWETT, Eaq And,

E. R. BELLOS, ERT.

Managern,

Hongkong,

Shanghae,

VICTOR KRESSUR, Esq. Chief Manager. DAVID MAOLHAN, Esq, LONDON DANEERS.London and County Bank,

HONGKONG. INTEREST ALLOWED

ports:

W, MACAULAT,

Sararintendent.

Hongkong, Dacou her 28, 1808.

FOR SWATOW, AMOX, FOUCHOW, & SHANGHAI

The Steam-ship

DOUGLAS

Capain TOPPIN, will leave for the shore porta, on Wed-

nesday, the 30th inst, at 8 am,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAÍK & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1808.

d:30

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM

Shipping.

FOR HIOOSE WHIL The lat class North German brig "HIERONIMUS

RABEN, Master, will be des patched on the 1st January For Freight, apply to

PUSTAU

& Oo.. Hongkong, December 94, 1868.

FOR SAN

The 41

ISCO.

barque

WF SEYHOOL, Maste

For Freight or Passage, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1868.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. The British Barque

"LUTA,"

472 Tons Register.

Apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 26, 1808.

FOR NEW YORK. The British-barque

GLENDOVEER"

Captain Wisos, will load here despatch for the above post..

and at Whampea, and bare in- For Freight, apply to

mediate

KUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, December 23, 1868.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The Dutch birque

"ZEPHYR,"

Capt. COSTRUM, will have quick despatch for the above ports For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co." Hongkong, December 23, 1868.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

The British bargne

"NEPTUNE,"

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R. I. BUESNEL, Master, of 287 tons Register, carrying capacity

6,600 picula.

For further particulare, apply to

RUB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, December 19, 1889,

FOR SAIGON.

The I North Gorman barque "JOHANNA MATHILDEL Captain Longe, will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, December 11, 1868.

FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT.) The British Barquo

MELROSE,"

Captain KENDRED, will have quick despatch as above. For Freight or Passage, apply to

JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1888.

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FOR SAN FRANCISCO... The N. German barque

"ALBATROSS," Capt. Ooxes, will have quick despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, December 15, 1868:

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. To follow the "Marie."!

The British ship

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

For Freight, apply to.

RUSSELL & Ob;- Hongkong, Decoubar 2, 1868.

FOR NAGASAKI. The A1 British soloner.

CITY OF NIAGARA,” MITCHELL, Master, haring an gaged the larger portion of her Cargo, will inest with quick despatch,

For Freight, apply to

LANDSTEIN

& Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1888.

Notices to consigueos. STEAMER AMERICAN, FROM CAL- CUTTA AND SINGAPORE.

N and after the 28th instant, the over- UN

age bond will is for signature at the office of the undersigned Queen's Read, sed are requested to sign the same as early sa Consignees of Cargo by the above steamer

possible.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, December 26, 1888. de30

"LOTA" FROM LIVERPOOL. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-

Bre prepared to MAKE or REPAIR SAILS by Mesers. PENS AND BONS, in good work. Current Deposit Accounts at the rate/ FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.} \ named vessel are requested to send in

of 1 per cent, per annum on the daily

For 3 mouths, 2 per cent, per annum.

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SAIL-MAKING.

AWCETT & Co., having enoured the serrices of an experienced Sail-Maker

ing order.

very reasonable rates.

1916

Hongkong, Decembar 10, 1888,

onty

LOTTERY.

·FOR SALE AT EAST POINT.

Kocentric Ring (brass),...

The boilers of this vessel have been taken

Spare Gear, Cylinder Cover, w

balance.

On- Fixed Deposits.

tin No.

6

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11 4 per cent,

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2)

12

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HE above are very fine lastrumente,

A

Complete assortment of Lowmoor and Thornycroft PLATE, and Sheet IRON,

Piston.

1

11 ŏ per cent.

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED

du Bad,

Planbers block brasses, Propellor (brass),

1 pair.

Liu No.

Red connecting complete,

Copper

Feed pump rod,

Л "}

Bilge do do.

Blide dai Guide black,

1 11. 辣

TWO DRAWIKO-RUDM SELF-ACTING OBDANS

2nd Ornament to a Drawing Room BAR, BOD, Angle IRON Rud RIVETS

100 chances at $5 each. They are on view Double Slient, Spring and Blister STEEL, on the premises, 58 and 60, Wellington in round, square sul flat bats. Bobbits street, np to the date of drawing 24th METAL Muntz Yellow METAT, CROS December, 1808, at 1 o'clock p.m., provid-PLATES, Rods and Pipes,

of every description Bojler TUBES, Pres-

ing the lottery be filled up.

First prize, large Organ, second, small sure GUAGES, FILES, PACKING and

all kinds of Engineer's Supplies,

F. DA CUNHA & Co. Hongkong, December 7, 1808,

RUSSELL & Co., Hongkong, September 1, 1989,

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AH, PRICE, Naval Storekeeper. Hongkong, November 27, 1865,

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Credits granted on approved Sesurities, sud very description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafte granted on London, and the hief Commercial places in Europe, India, Austfalin, America, China and Japan,

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Mager. Offices of the Corporation,

Noj I Queen Road Bart. Hongkong, June 17, 1868-

The Steam-ship

"YESNO," Captain Asgo, will have quick despatch for the above Froight or Pansage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1888.

porta,

For

Port.

· FOR SINGAPORE.

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The Brit. Steant-ship BAS SAKURA," Captain BEAZLEY, will have quick despatch for the above

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, December 10, 1868,

their Bills of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature and to take immediate de very of their Gouds. Cargo impeding the ship's discharge will be faded and stored at Consignees risk and

expoble, GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Ca Haugkoug, December 24, 1868.

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HE following cases have been landed, and stored at the risk and expense n sha Consignces, who are requested to take immediate delivery.

Ex "Hoegty," 31st October, 1868. VO 827

1 case. Arma

C. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent,

Hongkong, December 9, 1868.