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JANUARY 9, 1800.

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corrections of

CHINA

MAIL.

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

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LONDON-FALE, 11, Clement's Lane,

New Advertisements,

LADAGE, OFLKE & Co.

Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hol born Hu, C. BATES HENDY&Co their whole valuable Stock of 4.Old Jewry, E.C

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & Gorch, Mel bourne and Sydney."

SAN FRANCISCO and American Poets generally WRITE & BAUER, San

Arrivals,

Jan, 9 United Service, British steamer, 777, Caine, Shanghai, January 6, General.

BORNEO

Jan. 10, Pati, H. C. M. steamer, 1200, Bouh, Manila, January 6, Mail-Spanish Consul, g

Jan. 10, Mary Ann Wilson, British abip, 944, Ritson, Shanghai, Jan. 6, Ballast, Order

Departures.

Jan. 10, Tata, for Bangkok..

10, Arc-en-Ciel, for Saigon.

10, Katarina Maria, for Yokohama, 10, Ingeburg, for Whampoa.

Passengers.

ARRIVED, Per Patino, Sir Jayu-Y Komple.

New Advertisements

THE Undersigned hereby inti-

mates that he has this day received the appointment of SUR- VEYOR to FRENCH LLOYDS under date of December 22nd, +1868.

ROBT. MOMURDO. "Hongkong, January 9, 1869.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

The British ship

MARY ANN WILSON," Afor 14 years.

Apply to

MCOBI JOHN BURD&Co., or to the Captain on board. Hongkong January 11, 1969.

TENDERS for the Painting and White-

of U. M.'s ships " Princess

Charlotte," Melville" and "Flamer," will be received at H. M.' Naval Yard, on or before tho 14th Testant, at Nooi,.

Particulars of which can be obtained at this Yari

A. H. PRICE, Naval Storekeeper.

HM Naval Yard, Hongkong, January 8, 1869.

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HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTIOR TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HAREHOLDERS are reminded that the adjourned General Meeting will be held at the Company's Hotel on Tues day pest, the 12th Inst., at 2.30 F..

By order of the Board of Directors.

6. LANGDON DAVIES,

Secretary, Hongkong, January 9, 1869.

BILLIARDS,

BOWLS, AND

1X7ILL Close their firm at Hongkong on the 31st January, 1869, and sell off BEADY MADE CLOTHING

Sfineblack Cloth Shooting Coats, $10 a 15. Frock

"1818. Dress

13618.

#

Pants Vests

2.50

Suits of newest Styles & Pterns, 1218. Fancy-Tweed Shooting Conta. 912 ba10. Marine Sheet

Shooting and Bad Coats,...

Alpacon Alaga

Vesta and Panta,...

Light and heavy Trousers ......

Linen Jackets,

2a 7.

1:75

Cotton

1..

Linen Sae Coats,

بومه

Vests,...

Hongkong, January 5, 1869.

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MISS GARRETT Has just landed e "Cissy" and late Arrivals,

CROQUET, PAUL SQLS DOLLS LUTTO, Rocking HORSES, DOLLS in great variety, Magic TOYS, HOOPS, DRUMS, UNS, PISTOLS, SWORD SHUTTLECOCES, Noiseless BATTLE- DORES, and SHUTTLECOCKS, and a variety of other TOYS.

Also, Leather Foot BALLS, with spara lu- dian-Rubbers...

And, VELVETEENS and SERGES, de, Hongkong, January 6, 1869.. fet

BONNETT & Co.:

HAVE received by latest arrivals,

HONGKONG, MONDAY, LITH JANUARY, 1869.

'Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

JAPANESE CURIOS THE Undersigned has received in Tstructions from the Executor to sell

by Public Auction, on

TUESDAY,

t!

the 12th January, 1869, at 2.30 P.M., at his Sales Rooms Commercial Bank Emining the balance of the property of the late WGASKELL, Egert A choice collection of Japanese CURIOS, comrprising АНТОНА

Ivory, Bronze and Crystal Shirt Studs.

Sleeve Charris, Scarf Pine, Dressing Gowns, Fans, Fictures. To bacco Pouches, Boxes, Sancers, Knives, Lacquered Dishes, Cups, Crystal Ear- rings, Broaches, etc., etc., etc,

H

A handsome Scarf Pin, Oral and Dia monds.

Also,

Etc.

A small collection of Japanese Bronzos, Crystals, Cabinets, Studs, Traya, Boxes,

Eto., Etc., TERMS OF SALE-Dash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.17.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer, Hongkong, January 9, 1869.ja12

PUBLIC AUCTION.. HE Undersigned has been instruct Ted to sell by Public Auction, on FRIDAY,

the 15th day of January 1869, at 12

Racing SADDLERY, JACKETS, CAPS, winto CLYTH for Riding Breeches, BUOT TOPS, Racing SPUR, da, de

Horse BUGS, and an assurtinent of geo'clock, at his Sales Rooms, Commercial peral SADDLERY

Bank Buildings, Also, Ladies HATS, WRATHIS, Jet JEW ÉLLERY, & white Kid Oloves.

Gentlemen's SCARFS, and colored and

Wyndbear Street, Hongkong, January 2, 1869. -

Ex Mikado," and "Whitehall.”

MISS ROSE

AS received & Choide Selection of French

Hand Bnglish Failey GOUDS, suitable

for BIRTHDAY and CHRISTMAS PHE- SENTS, als TOYS, in great variety.

Quilting, Sergen, Reps, plain and printed Flues, Prints, Calicos, Merino, and all the newest designa in Woollen GOODS.

Blankets, Huckaback and Turkish Tow- elling, Bath Blankets, žo,, &c

And, per last Dearland Mail, Ladies & Children's Hats and Bonnots. Silk Velvet, Velveteen, and Cloth Jack ets, in the latest styles.

WELLINGTON STREET,

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

H.

- Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION:

I, M% Hulk DEMERARA will be sold at Auction as she now lies in the Macao Reach at Canton, on

WEDNESDAY,

the 13th Instant, at Noon, presisely, The Hulk comprises - Hull complete

No Masts or Yards,.

Windlass, completo.

3 large Anchors.

90 fathoms Chains.

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2 Iron Claws.

1 pair Boat Davits,

G chain Hooks

BAR

NOTICE. Ted TOWING ALLEVS, having been |HE ORIENTAL BAR, BILLIARD ROUMS enlarge and fitted up in a very superior style unequalled by any in the Colovy, the Proprietors Re-open the above du Monday the 11th January, 1860, to their friends and the public, and trust with civility, Good Liquors and the well-known ro patation of this old-established House, to merit a share of their patronage. There are three first class. Billiard Tables in a large airy and well-lighted room. The Bowling Alley needs no comment.

BROWN & Co., Proprietors. Hongkong, January 9, 1860,

WANTED ON BOTTOMRY.

1 lot old iron Shots, &c.

Pure Copper Sheathing and Bolts. TERMS OF SALE Cash in Mexican chase money to be paid on the fall of the Dollars at 7.1.7. Ono fourth of the pur-

hammer and balance within 48 hours. Property to be at the risk of purchaser from the fall of the hammer.

By order of the Supt. of Customs,

B. MARKWICK,

Auctioneer. Canton, January 8, 1869,

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PUBLIC AUCTION.

structions from the Mortgage to THE Undersigned has received in-

tf sell by Public Auction, on

WEDNESDAY,

the 3rd of March 1869, at Noon, on the BOUT $6,000 (Dellata Six Thousand,) Premises, under the power of aule con-

for Repairs of the British Ship tained in the deed of Mortgage, "DOUGLASE" MORRISON, Master, on i

That spacious, handsome and conveni- Voyage hence to San Francisco.

BOSMAN & CO

Hongkong, January 9, 1869.

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Applications to be made until TUESDAY ently situated DWELLING HOUSE on NEXT, the 12th lnst., at Noon, to the CAINE ROAD, built on Inland Lot 157, with the OutOffices and extensive Ground Undersigned.

attaching the Lot; measures on the North and Northwest 136 feet, on the South (Caine Road) 182 feet, on the East 846 feet and on the West ad1 feet, the FOR the General Mess on board H. M, total area being 45,103 square feet.

Troop-ship. Adventure A Good The ground rent is $199.48 per annum,

Persoas applying must have a For further particulars, apply to the

undersigned,

sation.

Intended Dapatch

COOK

ongkong

Repairing

WANTED,

thorough knowledge of their work

Apply on Board.

Hongkong, January 8, 1869.

FOR SALE. Ex Léta,"

WIRE ROPE from 1 in. to 3 in. Gal vanized Jib HAAK, 2 in. to 3 in. Superior Bottled ALE and Guinness STOUT, Pump LEATHER.

Apply to

FAWCETT & Co. Hongkong, January 4, 1889.

TERMS OF SALE.One half of the put- chase money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, the balance on completion of the deed of transfer All expenses of

All thosa Lots of LAND situate at SOWRAWAN and registered in the Land Office as

luland Lut No. 105, containing in the whole 9,000 square fect.

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

Inland Lot No. 107, containing in the whole 0,000 square feat.

whole 3,000 square feet.

Inland Lot No. 108, containing in the

Inland Lot No. 118, containing in the whole 2,000 square feet.

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

After which, sud 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.

TERMS OF SALE-One-half of the Puri chase money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance on completion of the dends of transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by the Purchaser, chaser from the fall of the hamtuner.

Property to be at the risk of the Pur-

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer.. Hongkong, January 4, 1869. jalb

PUBLIC AUCTION.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE.

LA

Mo

AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. will

Bell by. Public Auction, on TUESDAY,

the 12th inst., at Noon, at their Sales Rooms, Queen's Road

10 pieces all wool Coatings. 20 pieces colored Flannels.

60 pieces satin Figures, assorted

colors...

10 doz. Crinican Shirts,

30 doz grey Lambswool Men's

Socks,

40 dez. fancy striped wool Socks.

100 dos, children's wool Socks,

20 doz, silk Handkerchiefs.

90 doz. Napkins,

100 reams Notepaper.

300 dozen assorted Scents and Hair

Oil.

10 barrels Fork.

15 barrels Salmon.

5 barrels bright Varnish

30 dims Hubbuck's boiled Oil.

10 cases Muskets.

30 Revolvers and Pouches and

Ammunition.

30 kege Rosedaila, assorted sizes,

5 cases Cheese.

34 jars Cork Butter,

30 bags Manila Coffeo cases Sardines, Ď cases

50 cases Brandy.

40 casks Base's Ale in qts, and pts. 300 doz assorted colors Glass Plates

40 pairs Bluchers

3 coils Bolt Rope, large size. 6 coils deep-sea Lines. Etc.,

etcy:

Ex "Red Deer.“

etc.

transfer to be paid by the purchaser. V H & Co., 349/500-3 balee, each 15 The property to be at the risk of the pur chaser from the fall of the hammer,

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer, Hongkong, January 7, 1869,

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picces Dutch Drills, More or less sea Damaged. TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

Hongkong, January 9, 1800. ja12

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Auctions.

OWRA & Co. will sell by Public,

Auction, on

TUESDAY,

13th January, 1869, at 11 o'block a.m., on the Premises, Queen's Road West,. Two doors West from the sondan

Sundry Household FURNITURE Glassware, Crockery-ware, a large Col- otc etc., etc. lection of Engravings and Paintings,,

in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

THENS OF SALE-Cash before delivery

Hongkong, January 5, 1869,

BAAA+$Æ

STEAM FOR Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Suez, Malta, Marseilles,

and Southamptonpesis

ALNO

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, & Fi

The Steam-ship "KWANG Captain PITMAN, for the above ports,

day, the 12th inst., at 8 a...

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Ilongkong, January 9, 1868

STEAM TO

SWATOW; AMOY & FOOCHOW HEP. & O. Col's. 8.

"CADIZ,"

Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta, 12HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STAY will leave for the above ports, at 10 am.,

NAVIGATION COMPANY'S SS. TRA-on Wednesday, the 13th Inst. VANCORE, Captain C. H. EASTLY, with Her Majesty's Atails, l'assengers, Specie, and Dargo, will leave this for the above places, on TUESDAY, 13th January, at 9.M.

HB. M. Gunboats HARDY" and

SADRAKE" will ba SOLD BY AUCTION,

at the NAVAL YARD, Hongkong, on

TUESDAY,

the 9th February, 1869, (unless previously The Hardy is of 283 tous and 60 h. power. disposed of hy private agreement).

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The Drake .238. The following are the articles to be sold

□ each vesicl, viz:---

with

With the "Hardy.'

Hall completo.

No masts or yards.

2 Anchora.

1124 Fathome Cable."

objona,

CARGO will be receive ou board until Noc, and SPECIE until 4 F.. on the 11th January..

Passage, apply at the F.-O. 8. N. Co.'s For particulars regarding Freight and Office, Hongkong,

CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED,

4 written declaration of the Contents and Vains of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com

Awnings complete, with Iron Stany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parsels and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any detention or prejudice which may happen from incorrect- Reas on such declaration.

Davits for 2 Boats.

1 Dingy, 14 feet,

4 Vera and Awning

2 Downtou's Pumps (1 complete),

A pair of 30 Hores Power high pressure engines by Messrs MAUDELAY, SONS, AND FIELD, in fair working order. A set of 3 boilers, considerably worn but repnirable, Spure Gear.

Cylinder Coyer, Cross Head, Eccentric Ring, Piston and Rod,

Propoller (bass),...

1. in No.

Rod connecting, complete, I

Teed pump rod,...

Bilge do, do Slide

do.

Guide blocks,

With the Drake. Masts complate, Yard's do: Rigging do.

1 Anchor,

100 Fathoms Cable, Awnings completo. Davits for 9 boats.

1 Dingy, 14 feet. 2 Cars,

2 Downton's Pamps.,

All standing Sails, but square foresail. A 40 Horse Power high pressure engino by Mesars. PENN AND SONS, in good work ing order.

The boilers of this vessol liave been taken

Spare Gear, Cylinder Cover, ... Eccentric Ring (hrase),...

out,

Piston,

do. Rod, Plumber-block brasses,

Propellor (brass), ..

Rod connecting, complete, Feed pump rod Bilgo do. do. Slide do.

Guide block,

1 in No.

1

11

2

1 pair.

in No.

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A. H. PRICE, Natul Storekeeper, feb9 Hongkong, November 27, 1868.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK ING CORPORATION.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, Five MILLIONS OF DOLLARS,

COURT OF DIRECTORY. Chairman Geo. F. HEARD, Esq. Deputy Chairmas JULIUS MENKE. Esq. GEORGE J. HELLAND, Hon. J. B. TAYLOR,

Esq.

A. Joost, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNCANHON,

Esq. w. H. FORBES, ESQ. RICHARD

Esq.

3. D. SASSOON, Eay. Esq.

Andy

E. R. BELILIO, Esq.;

Managers.

Hongkong,

RowETT,

VICTOR KRESSER, Esq.

Chief Manager. Shanghae, DAVID MACLEAN, Esq. LONDON BANKBEN.--London and County Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED:

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

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent, P. &O, S. N: Co.'s Ulice, Hongkong, January 4, 1889,

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. Hongkong, January 9, 1808.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAM SHIP COMPANY.

The Steam-ship

“CHINA,"

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Captain E. R. WARSAW, will sail from Hongkong for Yokohama and San Francisco, on the 19th instant, at 3 r.. precisely. 18th instant..

No Freight received after Noon of the

Passengers are requested to be on board at 2 P.., day of sailing,

GEŬ. F. BOWMAN, Agent. Hongkong, January 8, 1889,

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

ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,

MARSEILLES,

ÁLÓ, BOMBAY, PONDICHERY, MADRAS,

AND CALOUTTA.

THE Company's Steam-ship "TIGRE," Commandant Boere, will leave this Port for the above places, with MALLS, PASSENGERE, SPEUTE, and CARGO,

on Monday, the 25th Instant, at 9 a..

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Maravilles, 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, Specio and Parcela until ō P.M. of the 24th Instant. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they uust be left at the Agency's Offico,)

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

C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, Jannary 8, 1888, jan25

PACIFIC MAIL STEAM-SHIP COMPANY,

THROUGH V. S. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK.

HE Steamier Chian, Capt, E. R. WAISAR, will be despatched for Yokohama and San Francisco, on the 19th January, 1869, A Steamor vill leave Shanghai on or abaus same date, connecting at Yokohama with above-named steamer.

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FOR YOKOHAMA, The British steamer

"THALES,"

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Captain J. Roskell, will have quick despatch for the above

For Freight or Passage, apply to

P. & A. U. CAMARE & Co.

Agents.

Hongkong, January 4, 1869.

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA. The British steamer

"CATHERINE APCAR": Capt. SWANSON, will be despatch- l for the above porta, on Wed- nesday next, the 13th Inst., at 2p.m. Despatches will close at 1 p.m." For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, January 7, 1969.

patch.

FOR SHANGHAL The steam-ship

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

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

Hongkong, January 7, 1869,

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

Tho 1 Brit. Brig

"APPELLINA,” YOU'LL, Master, of about 500 cons Deadweight Capacity. Apply to

BOURJAU, HUBENER & Co. Hongkong, January 9, 1869.

FOR SAIGON. The A1 French Barqua

"BERTUE,"

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will have quick despatch for the above port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co.

Hongkong, January 9, 1869.

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FOR MARSEILLES AND SINGAPORE,

The French barque

JEANNE AND JOSEPH,” 135 tons register, will load st Hongkong and Whampoa for the nbave zamad ports and have quick des patch.

For Freight, apply to

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

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FOR SAIGON. The AL British ship

"OUGAN EMPRESS MCDONALD, Master, will have quick despatch for the above

*For Freight, apply to

GRUN & Co. Hongkong, January 7, 1869.

Passengers tioketed through to Californib, Mexico, Central and South America, the port. Atlantic Statos, and to England or France, both via New York and by lines from Pa nania and Arpinwall,

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

Connections are maus at Panama with Current Deposit Accounts at the rate Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Cen-

balance.

On Fixed Deposits.-

15

12

13

2)

daily and South,

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.

.'4 per cent. » per cent. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED. Credits granted on approved Securities, 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, Chiaf Manager,

Offees of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Roud Bari. Hongkong, January 1, 1862. tf

'KOTICE OF REMOVAL, A. WHEELER begs to announce to

F. his patrons and the publike generally, at he has removed to No. 26, Queen's Road Central, (opposite LANE, CRAWFOLD Co's,) where he hopes by attention to

business to receive a continuance of their patronage,

Hongkong, January 6, 1869.

the Royal West India, Mail Ling," "Weat India and Pacific Steam-ship Company,' (Limited) and the French Transatlantic. Company" And, at New York, with the various lines to Baropo Tickets issued for the following Steam-ship Lines: Cu- sard, Inraan, National, General Transat- lantio Co., Now York and Havre Stean- ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet Co., New York and Bremen Steam-ship Co., and North German Lloydn.

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FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American barque

"PEKIN,"

W. F. SEYMOUR, Master, wil have quick despatch for th

above pors

For Freight or Passage, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, December 28, 1868.

FOR NEW YORK. The British barque

GLENDOVEER" Captain WILSON, will load hers despatch for the above port,

and at Whainpos, and have ima For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & C Hongkong, December 29, 1968.

Favorable arrangements have been mademediate for through passengers and freight to Ame rica, from Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Foschow.

Through Bills of Lading given for Forte of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cen tral and South America to as far as Valpa ratsu, to New York, Liverpool, Bouthampton and St. Nazaire, France.

Freight to United States payable in ad ránce in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery, is American Gold Coin with 8 per cent adfed, ditional at shipper's option.

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

GEO. F. BOWMAN," Agent

the

FOR NEW YORK. The favorite American ship

"MAGNET,"

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

will load, here, and at Whampos, for above port, and have quick despatch.

Freight or Passage, apply to

For

LYHANT & Co, Hongkong, January 8, 1869, *.**