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PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND W ́TH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE "HONGKONG EVENING MAIL AND SHIPPING LIST.”
VOL. XXIV. No. 1739 —
AGENTS FOR THE CIUNA MAIL, LONDON --F. ALDAK, 11, Clemat's Lane,
Lumbard Street GEORGE STELST, 90) | Cornhill. GORDON & Gerch, 191, Hol horn Hill, E.C. FAZES HENDỶ & Co., 4 Old Jerry, B.C.
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTON, Mel- bourne and Sydney.
SAN FRANCISCO and Americau Potts generally: WHITE & BAUER, Say
Francioru CHINA-Sucato, DEEN & CO. may!
Grips:
Arrivals
Dec. 10, from Whitpos
Departures.
Dac 31, Culwater,
31 Stirling, for New
31, Canton or
31, Sophia, for Tokol
New Advertiseurēnts. UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON
CHARES Nos 200, 206 and 207 bara
been placed in the hands of the SLIC For BALL Sealed Tenders for purcha of the same marked "Isnder for Shared No, will be received until Friday, 18th January, 1869,
By order of the Board of Directors,
BUT WATURE,
Secretary
Hongkong, December 0171803),
THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,
HB Dividend of $300-per Stare doclared
at the first Extraordinary General MEETING held on the 1st fast, and co- farmed at the second Extraordinary General Meeting held on the ith lust, will be payable at the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, on and after the 3lar Instant
Shareholders are requested to apply at the office of the Company, No. 39, Queen's Road, for Warrants.
JARDINE MATHESON & Co.,
Beneral Managers..
Hongkong, December 20, 1968.
jand
BY PER, ISSION OF THE COLONIAL GOVERNMENT.
be ublished at the "Argus"
WOffice, in the course of three weeks, the Report of the Commission of Enquiry into the PENANG RIOTS, together with the Proceedings of the Committee, Evi- dence, &c.
Intouding Subscribers are requested to registor their orders without delay at the "China Mail" Office in Hongkong, az but a limited number of the Report will he fur
sala.
The Report will occupy about 150 Fools- cay folio pages, enclosed in a neat wrapper, and will be sold at the rate of $3 for a single copy and a reduction of 50 cents uponu each additional copy purchase.
ALT. DE MELLO,
Publisher." Penang, December 1, 1868..
jand
MPLOYMENT WANTED, by a young MAN, (English) age 30, business habits, and several years experience in Hongkong Apply by letter," A. B.C.,”-
care of Office of this. Paper,
Hongkong, December 26, 1868,
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and after Jandary 1st, 1859, and unul further notice, the Price of les
to all Purchasers will be Three cents per pound.
Ice Ionse,
H. O'HARA,
Agent Tudor Co.
Hongkong, Dec, 26, 1808.
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·THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY
LIMITED.
NOTICE
HE Ordinary Half-yearly MEXTING of Shareholders of this Company will be held at the Office of the Company, Victoris, Hongkong, on Wednesday, the 20th day of January nest, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon, for the purposes of receiving the statement of accounts with the Report of the Dires tore, and of declaring a Diviigi.
By order of the Band of Directors,
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co.
General Agents. Hongkong, December 23, 1868.
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THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND- MACAO STEAM-BUAT COMPANY,
LIMITED.
NOTICE.
HE Transfer buuks of the Company will be closed from the 4th day to the 1th day of Januscy next inclusive.
By order of the Board of Diretore,
AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co.
Generul Agents. Hongkong, December 23, 1508, 19ja
FALABAT—A HONGKONG, THURSDAY. 91st DECEMBER, 1868.
New Advertisements.
EXCURSION TO SAN CHOAN
New Advertisements.
LOTTERY.
TWO_DRAWING-ROOMİ SELF-ACTING ORGÁNS,
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Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION. AMMERT, ATKINSON
have received instructions to sell
SATURDAY,
Co
the 2nd Jan, 1669, at 11 o'clock M at their Sales Room Queen's Road Central
AND BACK.
HE above aus very fine Instruments, CONSECRATION OF THE CHAPEL
and an Ornament to a Drawing Room. by Public Auction, on t ERESTED OVER THE GRAVE 100 chances at $5 each. They are on view
OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER,
on the promises, 68 and 60, Wellington sicect up to the date of drawing 24th 18.ceremony of consecration will take December, 1868, at 1 o'clock p.m., provid. named hereafter. Persone desirous of being
place on a Sunday in January, to being the lottery be filled up. present turent, will be kind enough to
First prize, large Organ; second, small leave their names with Alunes De Souza &
F. DA CUNHA & Co. Hollywo It is inten
Hongkong, Becember 7, 1868;
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Hongkong, December
DUZA Secretary. 1808.
ANE, CRAWFORD & Co., beg
to call attention to their new GOODS for the Season, received per repent arrivals.
For Christmas Tables, Muce Meat, Muscatels, g Rafains Crystallised Fruits Durrants, Plum Puddings. Rich Cakes, Dessert Biscuits." Orange, Lounn and Citron Frel Fricusages de Grenouilles, Fork iets, Truffled Sausages.
Ynitebat, Venison, Salinen, Truffles Vinda, Bonbons. Penney Dessert Fruits.
Road Water Crackers.
Cheddar, Albert and Stilton Cheese,
A Bear's Head.
Krug's Campag
Genlivat Whiskey.
Porta, Slurries, Bags,
Liqueurs in great variety.
one.
VOTIOKLET
Fouctount of whom it may concern,}
Ex Dunkeld, from London. BX0(in diamond) 933; one bale containing pairs Scarlet Flanksta, of 110303; 0 pairs Green Blanted of 10 lbs.
Alnore or less damaged by med water.
TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery. in Mexican Dolls weighed at 7.17
Hongkong, December 30, 1868. jun2
PUBLIC AUCTION HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
HE Undersigned having PURCHASED to hea1, 0, 16, es Es Of the WANGHT STEAM Golf onturing ou pieces 81 lb. Oisy notify the Publis of Hong-Shirtings Masters that he is prepared Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD part of the Co- Abg, Ship BREAU of best quality and at onstantly on Land or baked in quantitie at short notice,
Alon-Vater, Butter, Suds and Engar BISUL ETS by the Barrel, Tir or Found,
Alen Corn and Rye MEAL, HOMINY, CORN STAROH BICARB, SODA, Sale- -zatni and Cream, TARTAR,
FLOUR
of best Brands constantly on hand supplied by the Buffel, Bag, Tin or
Pound.
CAKE of all kitus baked to order.
The phore is under the Superintendence of Mr JONATHAN PARSONS, and all orders forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at Messrs MAUEWEN & Co.'s will receive prompt stleation.
LPWARD. Hongkong, February 17, 1868.
Anctions.
GENERAL WEEKLY AUCTION. ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, will sell LANE, CRAW SUBI, & fo, wildsted
Rooms, Queen's Road, on
SATURDAY,
2nd Jan, 1869, at Noon, ilmao'a Stores of bret cate quality An Invoice of Coward's Oilman Stores,
The following GOODS, namely
For the Children;
A splendid assortment of Toys,
briatus Tree Drummen Games and Books of Gaines. Illustrated Gift Books.
Rucking Horses-Dragées.
A Child's Swing.
For Christmas and New Year's. Gifts,
Parian Stalactites. Perfume Cases, Dressing Cases: Writing Cases, Flower Vases.
Bildy-bound, and Illustrated Books. Stereoscopes, Slides and Boxes. Fancy boxes of Bonbons, Photographic Bumus.
· Cigar Magazines and Cases. Pipe and Cigar Tubes,
dc., de,
including Durham Mustard, Salad Oil, Vinegar, Pickles, Saucer, French Capyru Lemon „Syrup, Tart Fruits, Jams, Candied Peel, Currants, Tapioca, Pearl Barkey, Arrowroot, Outreal, Maccaroni, Hettings, Bacon
A few pieces Trowsering.
efe.
50 Lefaucheux Revolvers, 6-Shooters.
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 30, 1808. ja
H. B. M. Gaubouts" HARDY and **DRAKE" will be
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CL D BY AUCTION, at the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, on
TUESDAY,
the 9th February, 1869, (unless previously disposed of by private agreement).
The Manty is of 233 tons and 6th. power, The Drake 238 The following are the articles to be sold
"
with each vessel, viz--
T
With the Bardy.”.
Hull complete.
ke.
No masts or yards.
2 Anchers.
1124 Fathoms Cable,
chions.
In General New Stock.
Sporting Clear of all kinda.
Shooting Conta unul Bouts.
Racing and other Saddlery and
Whips.
Irons.
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NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES LMPERIALES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLÉ, AUEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,
MARSELLIN
BOMBAY, PONDA EN FERRY
TH
"HE Company Steainabi TRICE Commandant leave this Port for the MAILS, PASSENGERS,
Sunday CAM,
Lend Specie will be regis
PRICE, 524 PER ANNUM.
Shipping.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steam-ship
* YESSO,"
Captain Asurow, will leave For the above ports, on Sai turday, the 2nd January, 1809, at 3 p.m..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPAIK & Co.:: Rongkong, December 30, 1868.
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FOR SINGAPORE. :
The Brit. Stepp-ship: ***SARDRAD Captain BRAZLEY, will have 1
*FOR HIOGO,
The 1st class North Gazman.
UTERONIMUS
RABEN, Master will be dea patched on the at January Freight apply to
WM. PUSTAU & Co. |
Hongkong, December 24, 1868,
As well as for Mar ceptul in transit through Marseilles for the
Places of Europe ANE CRAWFORD & Co. have of the 2nd Instant, Specie and will be received on board until 4 been favored with instructions to Parcels uit .. of the 2nd lupiarrt. sell by Publis. Auction at the Quarters Parcels are not be sent on beard theyThe A1 American barges. of Lieut. Col. Hieur, Spring Gardens, on must be left at the
TUESDAY,
Agency'sight and For Particulars regarding Passage, apply at the Company's office, Hongkong CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED,
5th January, 1869, nt. Nogn, Subry Household FURNITURE and EFFECTS, the property of that Gentleman and of other Cicers who are leaving the Colony, say
Wardrobes, Writing Desk Tables, Sideboards, New Rugs Crockery, Glass ware, etc, etc.
.
Also,
That Splendid Bay Arab Charger be longing to Lient. Col. Hight Stande fire,
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. Allots, with all faults and errors of description, at Purchaser's risk on the full of the hammer.
Hongkong December 28, 18681
C. BERTRAND, Piscip Agent. Hongkong, December 28, 1868,
PACIFIO MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,
THROUGH US. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK. 3ja
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HE Steanier China, Capt. 1. R. WAISAR, will be despatched for Yokohands and San Francisco, on the 16th January, 1889. A Steamer will leave Slistghai on or about same date, connecting at Yokohama
PUBLIC AUCTION. HE Undersigned has receivedaustrue ions from the Administrator of the Estate of the late CBSE Ruth above named steamer
JER WAA, Coosat, to not by Tublic Auction, on
WEDNESDAY, the 6th day of January, 1869, at 12 o'clock, on the premises,
PREMISES situate in Hollywood Road The GROUNDS, MESSUAGES and
fa short distance to the westward of. Messrs DE SOUZA's Printing Office, known as suction of Inland Lot No. 55.
Passengers ticketed through in California, Mexico, Central and South America, the Atlantic States, and to Englaud or franco, both via New York and by times from Pe mama and Aspinwall.
Return tickels issued at a reduction of
voyage. 10% upon the whole amount for the round
Connections are made at Panama'with Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Cen- tral and South America, at Aspinwall with .' the Also,
Royal West India Mail Ling,**** West budia and Factic Steam-ship Company," Immediately after, will be sold on the (Limited) and the "French Transatlantic Premises, the GROUNDS, MESSUA Company
Aul, at New York, with the GES and PREMISES, situato in Holly-various lines to Europe Tickets issued wood Road, Taipingshan, (a short dist for the following Steam-ship Lines: Cu- ance to the westward of the Chinese (nárd, Inman National, General. Transat Temple) known as Joland Lot No. 256
0:
For further particulars, apply to the Undersigned.
lantic Co., New York and Have Slim-
ship Co., Hamburg and American Pucket
New York and Bromea Stoaiu-ship Co., and North German Lloyds.
Favorable arrangements have been made TRAMS OF SALE-One-hulf of the for through passengers and freight to Ame purchase money to be paid on the fall of rice, from Calettia, Penang and Singapore, the humer, and the balance on comple and, from Swatow, Amoy and Fouchow
Through Bills of Lading given for Porta. tion of the deeds of transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by the purchaser. of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cen- tral and South Amerion to as far ne Valpa- Property to be at the risk of the pur-raiso, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton
and St. Nazaire, France,
Awnings complete, with Iron Stan- chaser from the fall of the hammer.
Davits
for 2 Boats,
1 Dingy, 14 feet,
4 Uars and Awning.
2 Downton's Pumps (1 complete).
A pair of 30 Horse Power high pressure engin by Blessrs. MAUDELAY, SONY AND
Mantelpica, Grates, Fouders and FreTD, in fair working order. A set of 3
Boilers, considerably worn but repairable.
Oylinder Spare thear
Overland Trunks, Railway Valises, Croquet Sets, Athletic Gear.
Perfumery and Brushes. Wallpapers in large varietyi - Short Lead, Ston-plates. Electro-Plate in good selection.
A large Invoice of Standard Worka. Novels, Books on Athletade, du Fashionable Collars, Ties & Starvės, Carpets, Rugs, and Curtains.
Blicks and Umbrellas,
Tweeds, Coutings and Flannels.
And,
Many other scionable GOODS. Hongkong, December 1, 1888.
SAIL-MAKANO,
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AWOETT & Co., having soured the services of an experienced Suit-Maker, are prepared to MAKE or RETAIL SAILS at by -vory' rennonable rates.
Hongkong, December 10, 1868,
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FOR SALE AT EAST POINT, Complete assortment of Lewinner and Thornycroft PLATE, and Sheet IHN, BAR, RD, Angle IRUN and RIVETS Double hear, Spring and Blister STEKL in round, square and Hat hars. Babbiti METALL, Muntz Yellow METAL, Copper PLATES, Rods and Pipes. Gas FITTINGS ofovery description Boiler TUBES, Pres sure GUAGES, FILES, PACKING and (all kinds of Engineer's Supplies. ·
RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, Heptember 1, 1808,
CIY83 Head, Bocentric Ring, Piston and Roc, Propeller (brass),
Itod connecting, complete,
Feed pimp rod,
Bilge do. do
Slife
Quide blocks,
With the "Drake."
Masts complete. Yards
do. Bigging do:
1 anchor.
100 Fathoms Cable,
Awnings completo.
Davits for 3 boats.
1 Dingy, 14 fact
2 Vars.
2 Downtou's Pamps,
1 in No.
1
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1
All standing Sails, but square foresail.
A 40 torse Power high pressure engine Messra, PENN AND SONS, in good work. ing order
The boilers of this vessel have been takep out,
Spare Gear Cylinder Cover,
1 in No. Eccentric Ring (brass),... I 11 Piston
do. Roi, Plumber block brasser, 1 pair. Propeller (bruss),... 1 r No. Rod connecting, complete, J Feed punip rod, Bilge do. do. Slide Guide block,
4
dia.
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A. H. PRICE,
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J. M. ARMSTRONG, · Auctioneer. Hongkong, December 26, 1868. ja6
·Banks,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI) BANK- ING CORPORATION.
SUBHORINED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF ·
DOLLANE
CHURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman, GEORGE JOHN HEDLAND, Esq. Deputy Chirmon-Gro, F. HAND, Esq. W. H. For, Beq. JAMES B. TAYLOR, SOLORION, SASSOON, Esq.
A. JODST, Bag WILLIAM LEMANN, JAS. P. DONGANSON,
Eng.
Ben.
Esq. JULIUS MENEE, Esq. RICHARD ROWETT, Esq' And,
E. R. BELILLOS, Esq.
Hongkong,.
Managers.
VICTOR KRESSER, Esq. Chief Manager.
Shanglaw, DAVID MAOLEAN, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-London und County Bank
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
Current Deposit Accounts at the rate Quran Puppit Amount on the daily
balance.
On Tixed Deposito.--
11
19
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
11 4 per cent. 12 11 12
6 per cent. 1 -LOL Bites. DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transmetual,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.
VICTOR KLESSER, Chief atlasager.
Offices of the Corporation,
febl
No, L, Queen's Read East, Hongkong, June 17, 1888
Naval Storekeeper, mario! Hongkong, Nurember 27, 1868.
Freight to United States payable in ad- vance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery in American Gold Coin with 8 per cant ad ditional, at abipper's option,
For further information, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent.
Slipping.
COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERTES IMPERIALES,"
The Company's stoarer "PHASE," Captain INSTIN, will be dis- patched for Shanghai shortly
after the arrival of the next French Mall.
0 BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, December 28, 1868.
COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.
The Company's steamer
DUPLEX
Capt. Nozu, will be
be dispatch- en for Yokohama, alorily (after the arrival of the next French Mail. O. BERTRAND, Principal Agent.
Hongkong, December 28, 1868,
STEAM TO SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOOHOW, THE P. & Ó, Co.'s S. S.
עזין
CADIZ,"
will have quick despatok for the above ports.
W. MACAULAY,
Maverintendent. Hongkong, December 28, 1868.
FOR SHANGHAI.
The steamer
TITAŬ4,"
will have immediate despatch for the above port For Freight or Passage, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, December 20, 1868,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
"PEKIN,"
WF. SEEMOUR, Master, will have quick despatch for the.
above, purtaz
For Freight or Passage, ly 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, 1865
BERKNEW YORK, The Esh barque
GLENDOVEER,"
t
Captain Wrison, will load bere and at Whisnipoa, and have im mediato despatch for the above port. For Freight apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hougkong, December 23, 1868.
FOR MELBOURNE SYDNEY
The Dutch burquo
"ZEPHYR,"
Capt. CoSTRUM, will have quick despatch for the above porta. For Fraight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 23, 1966. tf
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,
The British barque
NEPTUNE,"
tous Register, carrying capacity B. I. BURNEL, Master, of 287
650 picls.
For further particulars, apply to
ROB. S WALKER & Co. Hongkong, December 10, 1868.
FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT.) The British Barque
“MELIUSE,”
Captain KINDRED, will have quick despatch as above.
For Fraight or Passage, apply to
JOHN BURD & Co. Hongkong, December 9, 1868, 絰
FUR SAN FRANCISCO.. The N. German barque
"ALBATROSS,"
Capt. Unxes, will have quick despitel as abero
For Fraight, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, December 15, 1868.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. To follow the " Maric,”
The British ship
Li
"GOLDEN HORN," Captain Rrus will have early despatch for the above port. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 2, 1868.
FOR NAGASAKI, The A1 British schooner
#UITY OF NIAGARA," MITCHELL, Master, having st gaged the larger portion of her Cargo, will must with quick despatch.
Fur Freight, apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, November 28, 1868.
Afices to Consignees.
if.
HE following cases have been landed t and stored at the risk and expouse of the Consignees, who are requested to take anmodiste delivery.
Ex Hougly," 31st October, 1868.
VO 8Z7
1 case 'Arias.
O. BERTRAND,
Principal Agent,
Hongkong, December 9, 1868,
NOTICE.
He Interest and Responsibility of Mr WIRA NEAMSON in Our Firm ceasud
on the 30th June last.
Mr Torras PM. Mr WILLIAM NISEST | Olagree and Mr H. SEYMOUR GRABY 458 authorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong and China from this date.
OLYPHANT & 0,
Hongkong, October 6, 1665.
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