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CHINA

MAIL.

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

VOL. XXV. No. 1746,

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL. LONDON: F. ALDAR, 11, Clement's Lane, Lombard Streat. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hol born Hill, R.C.- BATES-HANDY & Co., A Oll Joury, E. O AUSTRALIA PASA

TASMANIA, AND NEW - ZEALAND GORDON & QOTCH, Mel-

horne and Sydney.

BAAESATAOAF-A HONGKONG, SATURDAY, 9TH JANUARY, 1869.

New Advertisements,

FOR SALE.

Ex "Lota,"

New Advertisements.

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned having PURCHASED

to

Auctions.

OWRA & Co. will sell by Public

BAC

TUESDAY,

the Interest of the WAXONI STEAM BAKERY, begs to notify the Public of Hong kong and Ship Masters that he is prepared 12th January, 1869, at 11 o'clock a.a., furnish Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD on the Promisos, Queen's Road West, various forms, to any part of the Co-Two doors West from the "London Inn. Also Ship BREAD of best quality and at Glassware, Crockery-ware, a large Col- Sundry Household FURNITURE, low rates constantly on hand or baked in lection of Engravings and Paintings, quantities at short notice

WIRE ROPE from 1 in. to 3 im: Gal- Vanzen Jib HANKS, 2 in. to 3 in. Superior Bottled ALE and Guinness' STOUT. Pump LEATHER

bpply to Hongkong, January 4, 1890. - * Zaklj

reminuo ad FAWCETT & Colony.

LADAGE OPAKE & OLSUN)

SAN FRANCISCO and Americau Portsmouth

generally: WHITE & BAUER, Sunda Francisco

CHINA-Swaton, Dhown & Co. Amoy, GILES & CO. Foschow, THOMBOR & Shanghai, H. Fue & Co. Ma- nika, O. KIUUTH & 96,

Arrivals.

WILL Close their roughing

the 31st January, 1839, and sell off their whole valuable Stock of

READY-MADE OLOTHING" ATUGST PRICE, S'fine black Cloth Shooting Costs, $10 a 15 Frook

13a18. Dress

13a16.

3

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Jan. 8, Royal Saron, British ship, 799,22 Knight, Shanghas, January 3, Ballast Rusant & Co.

Jan. 8 Rodrigo, Spanish brig, 187, Po nello, Manila, Dec. 17, General Chiness. Jan. Eleanor Ward, British barque, 531, Grave, Swatow, Jan. 8, Ballast. Or dor.

Jan. 9, Ottawa, Bris. steamer, 814, Eyre, Shanghae, Jan 6, Silk and Treasure.-P. & O. Co.

Jan. 9, Serpent, British barque, 268, Car- hell, Shanghai, January 3, Ballast.—Ww. PUBTAU & CO.

Jan. 8, Applina, British brig, 808, Youll, Yokohama, Dec. 21, Balland-Order.

Departures.

Jan. 9, Ninu, for Rangonn.

9, Rangoon, for Whampoa.

Passengers,

ABRIVER,Per Ottura, for Hongkong- Mr and Ms Malthy, Dr Coghill, Messa Ballance, C. Moore, Boger and 31 Chinese deck. For Europe-Mr and Mrs Dickin con and family, Mrs Coghill and child, Messrs Barrow and Ikado Davay.

Shipping Reports,

The British steamor Ottawa, from Shang- hai, reports fine weather and steady N. E. monsoon all the passage to Hongkong; pas sed the steam-ship United Service, in the river, bound for Hongkong; the steamy ship Aden was to leave Shanghai on 9th inalant for Hongkong.

The British brig Applina, from Yokeh- ma, reports the first part of the passage cloudy weather wind from W, 3 latter part had thick weather and much rain, strong N. E monsoon and heavy sea till last 2 days; then had' fine weather. till arrival

New Advertisements.

Pants

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Vests

2,60 Suits of newest Styles & Plans, 12413, Fancy Tweed Shooting Coats, 6a12 Seo Coats, .... 5010; Merino Shooting and Sho Coats,... Aipnoza

12.

Vests and Pants, Light and heavy Trousers...... Linon Jackets,.. Cotton

Linon Sao Coats,

Trousers Tests

Hongkong, January 5, 1869.

MISS GARRETT

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8,

2a 7.

1.75

Has Just landed "Cissy" and late Arricals.

ROQUET, PATCHESI SQUAILS and LOTTO Rocking HORSES, DOLLS great variety, Magic TUYS, HOOPS, DRUMS, UNS, PISTOLS, SWORD SHUTTLECOCKS, Noiselear BATTLE DORES, and SHUTTLECOCKS, and a variety of other TOYS.

Leather Foot BALLS, with spare In- dian-Hubbers.

Atoll, VELVETEENS and SERGES, &c. Hongkong, January 6, 1869. feb

BONNETT & Co.

HAVE received by latest arrivals,

Racing SADDLERY, JACKETS, CAPS, white CLOTH for Riding Breeches, BOOT TOPS, Racing SPUR"; "&o, &o.

Horse RUGS, and an assortment of ge- norul SADDLERE...

"Al30, Ladies' HATS

BATS, WREATHS, Jet JEW ELLERY, &c.

Gentloraon's SCARFS, and colored and white Kid Gloves,

1. Wyudham Street, Hongkong, January 2, 1869.

Rx Mikado," and "Whitehall"

MISS ROSE IAS received a Choice Selection of French and English Fancy GOUDS, suitable for BIRTHDAY and CHRISTMAS PRE-

TENDERS for the Painting and White-ENTS, also 'TOYS, in pacat variety.

washing of H. M.'s shipa "Princess Charlotte, Melville" and "Flamer," | will be received at H, Ma Naval Yard, on or before the 74th Instant, at Noon.

Partienlars of which can be obtained at

this Yard,

Quilting, Serges, Reps, plain and printed Flannels, Prints, Calicos, Merino, and all the newest designs in Woollen GOODS.

Blankets, Buckaback and Turkish Tow elling, Bath Blankets, &c., &

A. H. PRICE, Naval Storekeeper.ets, HM. Naval Yard, Hongkong, January 8, 1869.. ja14

WANTED.

OR the General. Mesa on board H. M. Troop-ship Adventure"A Good COOK. Persons applying must have a thorough knowledge of their work.

Apply on Board...

Hongkong, January 8, 1869.

JUST LANDED AND FOR SALE.

SMALL Invoice of superior Calentta

CHUTNIES, comprising

Mangoe, Naboby, Mangoo Slined, Lack- sow, Hengal Club, Cashmere, Bombay, In- dian Mangoo Nawabee.

A few dozen of Curry POWDER.

India Treasure WAX.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer and General Commission Agent

Commercial Bank Buildings,

Queen's Road, Hongkong, January 6, 1869.

FOR SALE.

And, per last Overland Mail, Ladies' & Children's Hats and Bonnets. Silk Velvet, Velveteen, and Cloth Jack-

in the latest styles.

WELLINGTON STREET,

Opposite the Catholic Chapel, Hongkong, December 8, 1868.

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NOTION OF REMOVAL. - A. WHEELER bega to announce to his patrons and the public generally, that be has removed to No. 26, Queen's Road Central, (opposite LINE, CRAWFUL

Co's,) where he hopes by attention to business to receive a continuance of their patroliage.

Hongkong, January 6, 1869,

HAIR-DRESSING' ROOM.

fee

THE undersigned begs to inform his Cus- tomers and the Public generally that

false store Butter Sodorand Farar che, etsi eta maana menanti zien is BISUCITS by the Barrel, Titros Pennd. TERMS OF SALE Cash before delivery

Corn and Rye MEAL, HOMINY, Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. CORN STARCH, BICARB, SODA, SaleHongkong, January 8, 1869 12 ratus and Cream TARTAR

FLOUR of best Branda constamy of Hand supplied by the Barrel, Bag, Tin or Pound..

CAKE of all kits baked to order.

The above is puder the Superintendence of Mr JONATHAN PARSONS and all orders forwarded to him, at the Bakery, or left at Moasts MauEWEN & Co.'s will receivo

L. P. WARD February 17, 1888.

prompt attention.

Hongkong

Anctions

PUBLIC AUCTION,

1. M.'s Halk-DEMERARA will H. be sold at Auction as she now

lies in the Macao Reach at Canton, on WEDNESDAY,

the 13th Instant, at. Noon, precisely,-

The Hulk comprises;--

Hull complete.

No Masts or Yards.

Windlass, complete.

3 large Anchors.

90 fathoms Chains.

2 Iron Claws.

1 pair Boat Davits..

6 chain Hooku

1 lot old iron Shota, &e.

Pure Copper Sheathing and Bolts TERMS OF SALE-Cush in Mexican' Dollars at 7.1.7. One fourth of the pur chase money to be paid on the fall of the haminer and balance within 48 hours. Property to be at the risk of purchaser from the fall of the hammer.

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By order of the Supt. of Customs,

B MARKWICK, de Auctioneer Canton, January 8, 1859

THE Undersigned has been instruct-

ed to sell by Public Auction, on

FRIDAY,

the 15th day of January 1869, at 12 o'clock, at his Sales Rooms, Commercial Bank Buildings,

OLD

HBM. Gunboats HARDY and ADRAKE" will be

BY AUCTION, ai, the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, on

TUESDAY,

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

The Hardy is of 233 tons and 60 b. power. The Drake

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

15

With the Hardy."

Hull complete.

No masts or yards.

2 Anchore.

112 Fathoms Cable.

40

BLHA-TER PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

STEAM FOR

Singapore, Penang, Foint de Galle, Aden, Suez, Malta, Marseilles,

p

and Southampton;

Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta.

Shipping.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAM SHIP

COMPANY.

The Steam-ahip

“CHINA,"

Captain E. R. WARSAW, will instant, at 3 r.. precisely.

pitam sail from Hongkong for Yokohama and San Francisco, on the 19th

No Freight received after, Noon of the 18th instant.

Passengers are requested to be on-board- et 2 day of Bailing, camasag ads for

GEO F. BOWMAN

Agent,

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The Steam-ship

“KHANG TÙNG Captain PITMAN, will have immediate despatch for the

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM: Hongkong, January 8, 1860,

NAVIGATION COMPANY'a S.S: “TRA- Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, specie, and VANCORN Captain O. H. EASTLEY, with FOR SWATOW, MOY & FOOCHOW. Caryo, will leave this for the above placas, on TUESDAY, 12th January, at 9.

CARGO will be receive on board until Noon, and SPRUIE until 4 p., on the 11th January

-For-particulars regarding Fraight and L'assage, apply Oftice, Hongkong.

the P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s

CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES' ARE REQUIRED.

A written declaration of the Contents and Falue of the l'ackages for the Overland Route. is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com pany's Agents with the Bill of Lading, or with Parcela and the Company do not hold

Awnings complete, with Iron Stan-themasives responsible for any detention on

Davite for 2 Boata.

1 Dingy, 14 feet.

4 Cars and Awning.

2 Downton's Pumps.(I sinplete).

A pair of 30 Horse Power high pressure engines by Messrs. HAUDSLAY, SONG AND FIELD, in fair working order. A act of boilers, considerably worn but repairable.

Spare Gear.

1 in No. 1

Cylinder Cover, Croan Head,

Eccentric King,

Piston and Rod,

Propeller (brash),

Rod counacting, complete,

Feed pump rod,

Bilgo do do. Slide

Guide blocks,

do

With the "Draka."; Masts complete.. Yards do Rigging do. 1 Anchor. 100 Falhoma Cable. Awnings complete. Davita for 3 boats.

Dingy, 14 fuot.

2 Oars.

3 Downton's Pumps. All standing Sails, but square foresail. A 40 torso Power high pressure engine by Mesars, PENN AND SONS, in good work- ing order.

The boilers of this vessel have been taken own and registered in the Land

All those Lots of LAND situate at out,

Spare Gear. Cylinder Cover, Office as

1 in No. Bocentric Ring (bras),... 1 Piston.

Inland Lot No. 105, containing in the whole 9,000 square feet.

Inland Lot No. 106, containing in the whole 3,000 square feet

Inland Lot No. 107, containing in the whole 9,000 square feet.

Inland Lot No. 108, containing in the whole 3,000 square feet.

Inland Lot No.:116, containing in the whole 2,500 square feet.

Inland Lot No. 137, containing in the whole 4,000 square feet.

After which, and at the same place, will be sold

Inland Lot No. 123, containing in the whole 12,475 square feet.

For further particulars, apply to the Undersigned,

Thaus or SAI-One-half of the Pur- chase money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance on completion of the deeds of transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by the Purchaser.

Froperty to be at the risk of the Pur

the above Establishment bas this day Re-chaser from the fall of the hammer. moved to 34 HOLLYWOOD ROAD, next to Mesars De Souza & Co. All kinda of Cut- lory sharpened ou moderate terms,

JOAO DA BUZA Hongkong, January 1, 1869. -

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, January 4, 1889.

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ERTAIN obscene German Ehymes sign- ed with the initials W. L having beau circulated in Hongkong, the Under signed begs herewith to notify to the public that he has nothing to do with their author- ship.

W. LOBSCHEID. Victoria, January 4, 1889.

SAIL-MAKING, ja13AWCETT & Co., having secured the services of an experienced Sail-Maker, are prepared to MAKE or REPAIR BAILS at very reasonable.ratos...

Landsonic PIANO, by Zerine & Co,

London.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer and General Commission

agent. Commercial Bank Buildings,

Queen's Road, Hongkong, January 8, 1869.

FOR SALE

DASS'S BEER, quarts and pints,

Allsopp's BEER. Champagne ALE

Bridge's PORTER:

Pale India STOUT.

French PATTIES.

Imperial PLUMSA

TOBACCO and OIGARS. SHERRY-PORT CHAMPAGNE... Yellow SOAP, Toilet SETS TURPENTINE Paint UIL CANVAS

LED, &

A small portable PUMP with HOSE

dompleto.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer and General Commission

Agent. Commercial Bank Buildings,

Queen's Road,

Hongkong, January 6, 1800,

Hongkong, December 10, 1888. EXCURSION TO SAN CHOAN

AND BACK. CONSECRATION OF THE CHAPEL

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ERECTED OVER THE GRAVE OF ST. FRANCIS XAVIER.. HIS caretaony of consooration will take place on a Sunday in January, to be named hereafter. Persons desirous of being present thereat, will be kind enough to leave their names with Meera De 8002A & Co., Bollywood Road,

.

It is intended to charter a steamer from Hongkong for the occasion.

By order of the Committee,

J. DE SOUZA,

Secretary.

Hongkong, December 10, 1866,

PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned has received in- structions from the Mortgagee to by Public Auction, on

WEDNESDAY,

sell

the 3rd of March 1869, at Noon, on the Premises, under the power of sale con- tained in the deed of Mortgage,

do. Rod,

Plumber block brasses, Propeller (brass),

pair.

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1. in No.

1

Rod connecting, complete, Feed pump rod,

Bilge do. do Slide

Quide block,

do.

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A. U. PRICE, Naval Starekespër.: Hongkong, November 27, 1868. febg

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK ING CORPORATION.

SUOSORIKED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.

COURT OF DIRECTORE. Chairman Co. F. HEARD, Esq. Deputy Chairman-JLIVE MENES. Faq. GEORGE J. HELLAND, Hon J. B TAYLOR,

Esq.

A. Joost, Eng. WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNCANSON,

Esq. W. H. FORBES, Esq. RICHARD ROWEST S. D. SABBOUN, Ean Esq.

And, E. R. BELLIÓS, E.

Managers,

Hongkong,

VICTOR KRESSER, Esq. Chief Manager. Shanghae,

DAVID MACLEAN, Eq. LONDON BANKERS.-London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

prejudice which may happen from incorrect- nus on such declaration.

Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. F.&O. 5. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, January 4, 1869,

NOTICE...

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COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES. MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS, STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,

MARSEILLES, A180, BOMBAY, PONDICHERY, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA. THE Company's Steam-ship "TIGRE,

Commandant Boy, will leave this Port for the above places, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, on Monday, the 25th Instant, at D...

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

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M. of the 24th Instant, Specie and Parcele until ör.. of the 24th Instant, (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.)

For Partioulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply at the Company's office, Hongkong CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.

C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent Hongkong, January 8, 1868,

PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY.

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THROUGH U. S. MAIL LING TO NEW YORK.

THE Stoanise Ching, Capt. E. R. WAIGAN,

will be despatched for Yokohams and San Francisco, on the 19th January, 1869. A Steamer will leave Shangbai on or with above-named steamer. abons same date, connecting at Yokoliame

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

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

Connections are made at Panama with Steam Ianes upon the West Coast of Con- tral and South America, at Aspinwall with the "Royal West India Mail Line," "Wea India and Pacific Steam-ship Company," That spacious, handsome and convenient al, per amam on the daily Company And, at New York, with the Current Deposit Accounts at the rate (Limited) and the "French Transatlantir

ently situated DWELLING HOUSE on CAINE ROAD, built on Inland Lot.157, with the Out Offices and extensive Ground attaching the Lot; measures on the North and Northwest 136 feet, on the South (Caine Road) 132 feet, on the East 348 feet and on the West 381 feet, the total area being 46,103 square feet, The ground rent is $199.48 per annum.

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 dead of transfer. All expenses of transfer to be paid by the purchaser. The property to be at the risk of the pur chaser from the fall of the hammer.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer, Hongkong, January 7, 1969, ma3

balance.

INTEREST ALLOWED

For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,

On Fixed Deposits.

€ "1 4 per cent.

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11 8 per cent, Loca, Birta DisCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

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

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,

No,. 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, Jaunacy 1, 1869, tf

STOVES

FOR SALE. TOVES STOVES STOVES,

Apply to

L FHICKEL Gởi Hongkong, January 2, 1869.

various lines Enrope Tickets issued for the following Steamship Lines: Cu- nard, Inman, National, General Transat lantlo Co., New York and Havre Risht ship Co., Hamburg, and American Packet Co., and North German Lloyds. Oo, New York and Bremen Steam-ship

Favorable arrangements have been wade for through passengers and freight to Ame- rics, from Calcutta, Puntang and Singapore, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Foochow

Through Bills of Lading given for Port: of Mexico and on the West Coast of Can tral and South America to as far as Valpa caise, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton and St. Nazaire, France,

Freight 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, Praya Weet.

GEO, F. BOWMAN, agent,

above ports.)

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & Ca: Hongkong, January 6, 1869.

Port

FOR YOKOHAMA, The British steamer

"THALES,"

Captain J. Roskell, will have quick despatch for the above For Freight or Passage, apply to

P. & A. U. CAMAJEE& Co.

Agents, Hongkong, January 4, 1868

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA. The British steamer

CATHERINE APCAR," Capt. SWANSON, will be despatch ed for the above ports, on Wed nesday next, the 13th Inst., at 2 pm:

Despatches will close at 1 p.m. For Freight or Passaue, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, January 7, 1889.

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patch.

FOR SHANGHAL The steam-ship

"UNITED SERVICE," expected from Shanghai in a day or two, will meet with quick des

For Freight and Paniage, apply to THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED.

Hongkong, January 7, 1869.

FOR MARSEILLES AND SINGAPORE,

The French barque

bave

JEANNE AND JOSEPHY 185 tone register, will load t Hongkong and Whampoa for the named ports and have quick dea For Freight, apply to

ARNHOLD KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January 8, 1869.

patch.

port.

FOR SAIGON.

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The 41 British ship.

"OCEAN EMPRESS," McDONALP, Master, will have quick despatch for the above

For Freight, apply to

GRUN & Co. Hougkong, January 7, 1889, tf

FOR SAN FRANCISCO..

The A1 Anierican barque

"PEKIN,"

W. F. SEYMOUR, Master, will have quick despatch for the

above port.

For Freight

For Passage, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1868.

FOR NEW YORK, The British barque

GLENDOFFER,"

Captain WILSON, will load bere and at Whampus, and have im

For Freight, apply to inte despatch for the above port.

RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, December 23, 1868.

FOR NEW YORK. The favorite American ship

"MAGNET,"

CROBBY, Master, having the greater part of her cargo engag

ad, will lost here, and at Whampos, for

the above port, and have quick despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

OLYFMANT & Co. Hongkong, January 6, 1869.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The Dutch barque

"ZEPHYR"

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

RUSSELL & Co, Hongkong, December 23, 1868,

FOR SYDNEY (DIRECT.) The British Barque

"MELROSE," Captain KINDEED, will have quick despatch as above, Für Freight or Passage, apply to

JOHN BURD & C Hongkong, December 9, 1868.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The N. German barqtie

**ALBATKO88,"

Capt. OvxER, will bave quick - despatch ва рота.

For Freight, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, December 15, 1858,