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THE

CHINA

PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND W-TH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE

Vol. XXV. No. 1740

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MJIL LONDONF. ALGAR, II, Clement's Lane,

Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cahill, GozDON & Gore, 121, flot- burn Hill, E.C. BATES HENDY & Co., 4 Oul Jewry, E.0.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Mel bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-WHITE & BAUER, an Francisco

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2月正年九十六百八千一英

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New Advertisements.

FOR SALE, TOVES-STOVES-STOVES.

Apply to

L. FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, January 2, 1869,

HE interest, and responsibility of Mr GEORG WILHELM SCHWEMANN, and of

MAIL.

HONGKONG EVENING MAIL`AND SHIPPING LIST."

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, 2ND JANUARY, 1869.

New Advertisements,

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF OANTON.

NOTICE..

HARES No, 205, 206 and 207, have S been placed in the hands of the Society

For SALES. Sealed Tenders for purches on the 31st Decmber 1867, and at Dec- No. Mr RUDOLPH BEISSEN iu que firm ceased of the sure, marked "Tender for Share "will be received until Friday, eber 1868 respectively.

15th January, 18649,

Mr FERDINAND. NISSEN at Mr HBy order of the Board of Directors, BICH HOFIUS have this day been admited

* ROST, WATMORE, place in our firm at Hongkong and in Mfauma, which now consists of Mr GEORG Hongkong December 31, 1868.

CHINA:-Suator, DROWN & Com Gires & Co Fouckow, THOMPSUN Co. Shanghai, H, Food & Cu nila, C. Karden & Op.

Arrivals,

Jan. 1, Aroostook, U. S. gunboat, Brad- for, Amoy, Dec. 20.

Jan. 1, Pisoutaqua, U. 8.steamer, 3177 Ammen, Amy, Dec. 31.

THEODOR SIRMSSEN, MR WOLDEMAR NIS- SEN, MC AVOLPE Joost, Mr FERDINAND NISSEN and Me ALISKICH HOFPICS

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1800,

BONNETT & Co

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apri BY PER ISSION OF THE COLONIAL

GOVERNMENT.

og ADDLERY, JACKETS, |AVE received by Jatust arrivals. Jan. 1, Caroline; N. G. 3-masted schou- Cal's, white Choli for Ring Bruche, ner, 200, Paulsen, Chefo, Dee. 24, Gene-OUT TOPS, Racing SPUR, do,

Horse RUGS, and an assiemout of go- Jan. 1, Amazon, N. G. big, 218, Ball-neral SADDLERY,

Alov stedt, Chefoo, Dec. 31, General-EDWARD SCHELLHAOS & Co.

Tal-BOULTAU HUBERER & Co.

Jati 2, Catharins dpear, Brit, steamer, 1020, Swanson, Calcutta and Singapore, Dec 7, and 19, 275 chests Opium and 4181

bales Cotton-Ginn Lavisoston & Co.

Departures.

Jan. 2, Duplets, for Shanghai.

2, Johann Mathilde, for caigon.

2, Marie, for Antoy.

Shipping 3e, oris.

The North German 3-masted seliooner, Carofine, from Chuíus, reports the first part of passage had cloudy weather, and light winde and rain the later part; hat steady

· N. £. monsoon till arrival in" pore-

The North German brig Amozone, from Chefrio, reports the first part of passage had light variable winds and find weather; the latter part strong N. 4 monsoon and thick weather until arrival in port,

The British steamer Catharina Aprar, from Calertta and Singapore, reports had very bad weather from Pulawal pessugu. The S. S. jr, loading in Singapore für England

New advertsents

NEALED TENDERS (in Duplicate) Smarked #Tenders S

be received at this Office until Noon on FRIDAY, the 8th inst., for Bills on the Lords Commissioners, of Ber Majesty's | Treasury, or on the Governor General of India in Council, Cainta, butli at 30 days' sight, in exchange for current Dollars uf; Hongkong at 7.1.7.

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Bills on London will not be drawn for sums under £1,000, and on Calcutta under Rupees 10,000.

The accepted Tenders will be at once le- tied to the respective parties by letter, re- questing them to lodge the amount to the arédit of the Commissariat Account at the Oriental Bank Corporation, where a re- ceipt will be given, on production of which at this Office the Billa will be issued.

In order to save time; it is requested that the gula of Bills required may be detailed in the margin of the Tender, and it is particu larly requested that the Tenders may be in duplicate.

REDMOND UNIACKE Dep. Comumin. Gen. Controller's Office, Commissaret, Hongkong, January 2, 1869,

MESSAGEWIES IMPERIALES

COMPANY

aja

CONSIGNEE of Caryn per Company's 8. S. "Tigre," are renested to gend to their bills of lading for counter- signature, and to take delivery of their Gooda before the 5th instant, or they will be landed and stored at their risk and expense

WI

sell

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

ANE CRAWFORD & Co. have been favored with instructions, to by tablic auction at the Quarters

of Lisut. Col. HiGHT, Spring Gardens, on TUESDAY,

9th January, 1869, at Noon,- Sundry Household FURNITURE

AFFECTS, the property of that Geuileman and of other Officers who are leaving the Colony, say.....

Wardrobes, Writing Desks, Tables, |Sideboards, Now Rugs, Crockery, Olass-

way el, etc.

وقاد لا أحد

That Splendid Bay Arab Charger be- longing to Lieut. Col. Hight. Stands fire.

VILL be published at the Argus

Office, in the course of three weeks, into the PENANG RIOTS, together within wexican Dollars weighed at 7. 1. 7. the Report of the Commission of Enquiry TERMS OF SALE-Cush before delivery the Proceedings of the Committee, vi- All lots, with all faults and errors of Intending Subscribers are requested to description, at Purchaser's risk on the Ladies' SATS, WREATHS, Jet JEW-register their orders without delay as the fall of the hammer. ELLERY, &

Clan Mail" Oflice in Hongkong, as but

Gentlemen's SCARES, and colored and white Kid Gloves,

1, Wyndham Street, Dongkong, January 2, 1860.

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

For Christmas Tables. Mace Ment, Muscatula, Figs. Raisins, Upstalled Fruits. Currants, Pima Puddings. Joich Cakes, Dessert Biscuits. Gratge, Lanon and Citron Peel. Fricnestes de Groponilles." Fork Cullels, Truffled Sausages. Whecubit, Venison, Salmon. Truffles, Vanila, Bunboos, Prunes, Dessert Fruits.

Hose Water Crackers.

dence, &c.

a limited number of the Paport will be for

sila.

...

Hongkong, December 28, 1868.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

+ZA+¶R PRICE, $24 per Annum.

NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES.

IMPERIALES.

PAQUEBOTS PUSTE FRANCAIS, STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEŹ,

ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,

MARSEILLES, ÁGBO; BOMBAY, PONDICHERY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA, THE Company's Steauahin MPERA

TRICK Conmadani-MACAIRE, will leave this Port for the abere places, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, Sunday, January the Sni, 1800,

at QA M

Lindon as well as for Varsailles, and Cargo and Specie will be registered for accepted in transit through Biarseillos for the principal places of Europe.

Cargo will

be received on board until 4 P.M. of the End Instant, Specie aud ja Parcels until & P.M. of the 2nd Iustant. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they

imust be left at the Agency's Office.)

For Particulers regarding Freight and Passign, apply the Company's office,

Shipping.

FOR BIOGO.

The 1st class North German brig ‚"HIERONIMUS,"

RABEN, Master, will be des patelied on the 1st January. For Freight, apply to Hongkong, December 24, 1868.

WM. PUSTAU & Co.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1American barque

PEKIN,"

tt

W. F. SEYMOUR, Master, will have quick despatch for #ND

above port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, Decembər 28, 1868.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. The British Barque

**LUTA,"

472 Tons Register.

Apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, December 26, 1888. +E

· FOR NEW YORK,

e British barqué

· “GLENDOVEER;”.

and at Whampoa, and have im Captain WILSON, will load here

The Report will occupy about 150 Fools-HE Undersigned has received instruc cip folio pages, encloset in a heat wrapper,ious and the Adorinistrator of and will be sold at the rate of $3 for the Estate of dis late CURSETJEE Bun- Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE / megiate despatch for the above purt. each additional copy purchases single copy and a reduction of 50 cents upJ0JEE WADIA, deceased, to sell by Public/OF PACKAGES ARE, REQUIRED.

1.T. DE MELLO,

Plisher. Fonang, December 1, 1868.

Auction, on

WEDNESDAY, jano the 6th day of January, 1869, at 12

o'clock, on the premises, —

NOTICE. HE Undurhigned having PURCHASED the interest of the WANCU STEAM BAKERY, "begs to notify the Publio of Hong kong anal Ship Masters that he is prepared to furnish Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD in various forms, to any part of the Co- long

Also Ship BREAD of best quality and at ow aloa utatantly on had or baked in Quantities at short notice.

Also Water, Butter, Sola and Sugar BISOT (TS by the Barrel, in or Ponud.

Also Carn and Rye MEAL, HOMINY, CORN STARCH, BIOARE, SUDA, Sales ratus and Cream TARTAR.

FLOUR of best Brands constantly on hand supplied by the Farrel, Bag, Tiu or

Cheddar, Albert and Stilton Chreso.. Pound.

A Boar's Head,

Krag's Champagne,

Glendivat Whiskey. Ports, Shuries, Buss.

Liqueurs in great variety,. Oilman's Stores of fira, rate quality.

&c.,

*.

For the Children.

A splendid assortment of Toys. Christmas Tree Ornaments. Games and Books of Quanes. Illustrated Gift Books. Rocking Horses - Dragées.

A Child's Swing,

For Christmas and New Year's Gifts.

Parian Statuettes. Perfume Casea, Dressing Cases.

Writing Catus.

Flower Vases.

Ridly-bound and hstrated Books. Stereoscopes, Slides and Boxes../ Fancy boxes of Bonbons. Photographic Alburas.

Cigar Magazines and Cases. Pipes and Cigar Tubes.

5:c.,

..

The GROUNDS, MESSUAGES and PREMISES situate in Hollywood Road (à short distance to the westward of Messrs De Souza's Printing Office, Kiown as section of Inland Lot No. 55,

Also,

Immediately after, will be sold on the: Premises, the GROUNDS, MESSIA- GES and PREMISES, situate in Holly- wood Road, Taipingshan, (a short dist- ance to the westward of the Chinese Temple) known as Inland Lot No. 256

For further particulars, apply to the Undersigned.

!

C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, December 28, 1868,

jans

PACIFIC MAIL. STEAM-SHI

COMPANY.

THROUGH O. MALL LING TO NEW YORK.

HE Steamer Chino, Capt. E. R. WAISAR,

will be despatched for Yokuhama ani San Francisco, on the 16th January, 1869. A Steamer will leave Shanghai on o about sae date, connecting at Yokohama with above-hained steamer.

Passengers tickets! through to California,

Atlantfe States, and i England or France, both via New York and by lines from Pa uana and Aspinwall.

TERMS OF SALE--One-half of the CAKE of all kinds baked to ardor. phugaasa mongy to be paid on the fall of The above is under the Superintendowe the fandier, and the balance on comple-Moxico, Central and Bouth America, the of Mr JONATHAN PARSONS, and all orders tion of the deeds of transfer, the expenses forwarded to him, at the Eatery, or left at of which to be paid by the purchaser. Messrs MacEwen & Go will require

Property to be at the risk of the pur- proinpt attention.

L. P. WARD.

chaser from the fall of the hamnier.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Arectioneer. Hongkong, Decentber 26, 1888. jan6

Hongkong, February 17, 1848,

Auctions

H. B. M. Onnboats, HARDY? and ** DRAKE? will be

OLD BY AUCTION at the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, ou

TUESDAY,

the Pil February, 1850, (unless previously disposed of by private agreement),

The Handy of 333 tons and 60 h. power. The Drake 238

40 The following are the articles to be soki

with each vessel, viz

With the "Hardy,"

Bull complets.

Ao masta or yarıla

2 Anchors.

112 Fathoms Cable,

Awnings complete, with Iron Stan-

eltona..

Davita for 2 Boats,

1 Dingy, 14 feet.

4 hrs and Awning,

2 Downto's Pumps (1 complete).

A pair of 30 Borse Power high pressuTU

|

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-

JNG CORCORATION.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, Five MAISONS OP-

DOLLAIS

Cover of ¡DIEOTOKS, -

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

For Freight, apply to

KUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 23, 1868.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The Dutch barque

"ZEPHYR,"

tf

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

RUSSELL & Co.

tf

Hongkong, December 23, 1868.

FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT.) The British Barque

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

For Freight or Passage, apply to

Hongkong, December 9, 1868.

JOHN BURD & Co.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The N. German barque.

“ALBATROSS," Capt. OUEEN, will have quick despatch as above.

For Fraight, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.

Hougkong, December 15, 1808.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, To follow the Marie.”

The British ship

if

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

RUSSELL & Co,

· Hongaung, December 2, 1808.

Nfices to consignees.

"Connections are made at Panama with Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Con- tral and South America, at Aspinwall with the Royal West India Maii Line," "West- India and Facit Ston-ship Company," (Limited) and the French Transatlantic Comapany" and, at New York, with the various lines to Europe Tickets issued for the following Sten-ship Lines: Co- aard, Inman, National, General Transat- lantic Co., New Yok and Harre Steam- ship Co

Hamburg and American Packet Co., New York and Bremen Steen-ship orable arrangements have been made and North German Llogis. fur through pesagers and freight to Ame-mmediate delivery, rica, frum Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Fouchow..

Through Bills of Lusting given for l'orts of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cori- Baqtral and South America to na far as Valpa

raiso, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton and St. Nazairo, France,

Chairman, GERGE JON HELLAND, Esq. Demity Chains-io. F. HEARD, W. Fonus, Baq.fades B. TAYLOR, SOLOMON D. SASSOON, Esq.

Bay.

A. Jodar, Esq. WHLIAM LEMANN, JAS. P. DUNCANSON,

Daq

Esq.

JAUS MENEE Eng. RAD ROWETT,

. And,

ER. BELIOS, Feq,

Hongkong,

Mangers.

Freight to United States payable in ad- vance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery Viron KESR, Seg,in American Gold Coin with 8 per cent ad-

ditional, at shipper's option. Chief Manager. DAVID MACLKAN, Fag:

For further information, apply at the Shanghão,

LONDON BARKERS-Indon and Conny Agency of the Company, Praya West.

GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent.

engines by Massia. MAUDELAY, SONS AND FEL, it fair working order. A set of 3 Bank. bailers, considerably worn but repairable.

Spure Gear.

Cylinder Cover,

Propeller (bass), ...

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

& Chrrout Deposit Accounts at the rate on fally

balafon.

On Fixed Deposite-

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per antries,

قوم

1 in No.

Cross Head,

40..

¿e.

Eccentric Ring.

1

Piston and Red,

1

In General New Stock.

Rod connecting, complete, 1

"

4 per cent.

C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, January 3, 1869.

Dja

Sporting Gear of all kindā, Shooting Coats and Boots,

Bilge to do... Stide

12

5 per cont,

*

11

73

LOVAL BILLS Discounted.

CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE

COMPANY, LAMITED

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. CHAREHOLDERS in the shore Cou- pany are requested to Innish the Ua. desaigned with a list of Premia contributed by the up to the 31st October last, for afford the distribution of the 25 per ocut. Profit reserved for the Contributors to the Company

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,

General Agents, Bongkong, January.2, 1.

NOTICE.-

Ife

E have this day established ourselves

WE

at this Port as MERCHANTS AND

COMMISSION Agexes, ender the firm of KRUMMENACHER & CO.

J. KRUMMENACHER R. BADECKER.

Office No 2, Study Street.

tiongkong, January 1, 1869.

NOTICE.

2le

RD. O CLARK retires from our Firm,

Racing and other Saddlery and

Whips.

Mantelpieces, Crates, Fenders and

1cock.

"Overland Trenks, Railway Valises.

Croquet Sets, Athletic Gear. Perfumery and Brushes. Wall-papers in large variety. Sheet Lend, Stem-plates.

Electro-Plato in good selection.

A large invoice of Standard Works, Novels, Books on Athletics, &e. Fashionable Collara, Ties & Scarves. Carpets, Rugs, and Curtains, Sticks and Umbrellas,

Tweeds, Coatinga and Flintels.

And,

Many oiler sensible GOCDS. Hongkong, December 9, 1888.

Je3

and Air J. MURRAY, Foxes and HPLOYMENT WANTED, by a young

MAN, (English) aged 30, of buaiucas Mr.E. D. BARBOUR are adunited Partners babits, and several years experience in Hongkong Apply by letter, A. B.C.." from this date.

RUSSELL & CU

care.

of Office of this Paper.

T 95 1848

Feed puup rod,

Guide blocks,

lo.

With the ** Drake?”

Masts complete.

Yards dło.

Rigging do...

1 Anchor. 100 Fathoms Cable, Awnings complete. Davits for 3 boats.

1 Dingy, 14 feet.

2 Qars.

2 Downtou's Pumpec

All standing Sails, but square foresail.

A 40 Horse Power high pressure engine

shipping.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

The Company's teamer

PHARE,"

Captain HIRSTIN, will be die patched for Shanghai on

Credits granted on approved Securities, Monday, the 4th of January, at 9 4.3. and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on Loudon, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager.

Offices of the Corporation,

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

FOR SALE AT EAST POINT..

by Messre, PENN AND SONS, in good workplete assaribient of Lowmoor and ing order.

out.

The boilers of this vessel have been taken

Spare Genr. Cylinder over, Eccentric Ring (braas),...)

1 in No.

11

Piston

1

JI

jo. 11;

1

Plumber block brassus,

1

Propeller (brass),....

Tin No.

Rod connecting, complete,

Feed pump.rod

Bilge do. do,

Sikde

do.

Guide block,

13

11

12

A. H. PRICE, Narul Storekeeper. jubo

Honkong. November 27, 1868.

Thornycroft PLATE, and Sheet IRON, BAR, ROD, Angle IRON and RIVETS. Double Shear, Spring and Blister TEEL. is round, square and flat bars. Babbits METAL, Mintz Yellow METAL, Copper PLATES, Roda and Pipes. Gas FITTINGS of every description. Boiler TUBES, Pres sure QUAGES FILES, PACKING and all kinds of Engineer's 2

Supplies

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1863.

SAIL-MAKING.

marlo

BERTRAND,- Principal Agent. Hongkong, December 31, 1868.

STRAM TO SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOCHOW, THE P. & O. Co.'s S. 8.

"VADIZ,"

HE following cases Lave hem lauded: and stored at the risk and expense of

the Consignees, who are requested to take

Ex

VC 837

Hougly," 31st October, 1868,

i ease Arms: C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent.

Hongkong, Decenther 9. 1868.

Notices of Firms

NOTICE

HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr WILLIAM BILses in our Firm ceased on the 30th June last.

Mr TOBLAS PIx, Mr WILLIAM NISHET LMSTED and Mr. SKYMOUR GEARY Bre anthorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong and China from this date.

Hongkung, October 6, -1868,

OLYPHANT-& Co.

HVE this day authorised Mr C. LANGDON DAVIES to sign my name per rommation to all orders for goods supplied the Hongkong "Lotel, and I plone am talde to pay for goods supplied upon anst

orders.

have further authorised Mr Davies to colce ali debts due to me on Hotel ac- 4jacount, for which is receipt will be a suli-

cient discharge.

will have quick despatch for the above

ports.

W. MACAULAE, Superintendent,

Hongkong, December 28, 1868.

FOR SHANGHAL

The steamer

TITAUA! will have immediate despatel fo the above part.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ACOUSTINE HEARD & Co, Hongkong, December 29, 1868, ***

FOR SINGAPORE.

The Brit. Steam-ship

"SAKURA” Captain BEAZLET, will have quick despatch for the abov

AWCETT & Co, having scoured the

services of an experienced Sail-Maker, Port. are prepared to MAKE OF REPALE SAILS at very reasonable rates.

Hongkong, Decomber 10, 1898.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

# Hongkong, December 18, 1889

LEW AFOONG... flongkong, December 1, 1868.

NOTICE.

ti

RC. J. H. SCHRODER, is authorised to 1 sign one Fir per procuration, from this date.

SCHWANBECK & THIEL Saigon, November 14, 1868. ti

NOTICE

R. O. EMIL BADE has been admitted a Partner in our Firm here and at Shanghai from the 1st October, 1868.

EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co. Hongseng, December 5, 1808.

Ŏja

NOTICE, HAVE this day established myself aga PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE AU JUSTER and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT C. LANGDON DAVIES.. lengkong, July 1, 1808..

NOTICE.

TEL

Mr CLAUS BearTM

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