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THE

nation.

Intended Despatch,

Early

Early

CHINA

bus esqid asupi€ 16 AM,

MAIL.

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

VOL. XXV. No. 1759.

TAGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDONT ALGA, 11, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill GORDON & Gorch, 121, Hot- ber, HUEC BATES HENDY & CO.,

Old Jtury, E.00 U

AUSTRALIA TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND

ЯtĦAT-A HONGKONG, MONDAY, 25TH JANUARY, 1869.

New Advertisements.

JUST ARRIVED EX CRESTED WAVE, |·le

FROM LONDON.

NYE & BURBIDGE'S PALE SHERBIES

in Bottle, 1 dozen esok Case Nolur.

2,

f God Shanghai, II Food & Co, Marghita (TO LET

vertisements,

梳燕

T

爐布歇味亞 當第爐司兹 價壹保在者

其駛司港士 旗風之辦或 補船事理架 項火出亞巴 可輪保味刺 在船單啟爹 中照保布公

OCEAN

GORDON & GOTCH, Mel-

bourne and Sydney.

SAN FRANCISCO, and Amerigan - Ports

old, slight and silky)

-G= LUBOST, &;

CHINA-Stow, DROWN & CO. Amoy,

Hongkong, January, 21; 1869,

turkhme dr Go, Ronchow, THOYPEUN

Min

夜投

於唐十二月十

太士包刺公司

在下環渣顚公

++

水無月

本

寶英德敬

是與八 旧未

公会

所士

五備等者 字十唐項本 個人刷館 仙字閱印承 仕價看唐

第半有

員賜具門

月每顧 沿多者紙告

PORTS OF CHINA

IND NOTES AND

INA AND JAPAN.”

OM REVIEWS.

imes," July 27, 1868.).

ad occasion to remark

t Literature as repre-

had made and was

nd our attention has

he subject by the re-

g publication which and which we have oducing to the know- We allude to Notes and Japan, published the proprietor of the

ez. This publication

od papir, and in size

its well-known name- ome, and is equally s

curious and useful- the language, litern- and customs of the egree of the Japanese. for the extent and ng of Europeans in publication as this and conducted with vigour. altogether a very in- hing it every sucPERS attention and pppport

India," June 4, 1868.);

to thanks the receipt

the current year of

a most deserving

y, edited by Mr N.

reaty Ports of China

ll known. From the

Notes" we can see include soron of the in the East Its in-

o China, and it will

ce to all scholars, who ttention towards the nd its literature, and ace luterested la ori- deserves to be better

Examiner," May3 368.)

plate Treaty Ports "in intended ss #

d residents in Ching

ook of reference for

idly. It contains ads

1 political, of all the

ntries, together with ng, and Macao. To piled and edited by

the elaborate maps the Work abonndą te value. **

CHABLES ABRAHAM) No 3, Wyndham

la, £ KABU & THE Corner HOUSE, No. 13 in Peel 15-AL-A SHusranevada ne ui 2002 Street, containing five Rooms with Open and Compradores Room and Godown stiched.

Water and Gas Isla

ATT VOIS.

For partibulara, apply to

edure

ni dan. 2355 Besoiule, Bisness ship, 300H PESTONJER SETNA

At Messra P, & A. U. CAMAJRE & CO's Buziere algun December 22, General.

Office, Queen's Road. Hongkong, January 19, 1889.

Jan 3, Candelaria, Spar, barque, 407, J. B. de Lara, Manila, Jau. 14, General. REMEDIOS & CO

Jan 24, Diros, IL M. steamer, R. G. Calro Manila, Jan 20 Ma-Spanish Consulerle

Departures.

for Singapore. anna, for Tienlain.

ARMY CONTRACT, 1809, 1870. CEALED TENDERS in duplicate, park Ded outside "Tonders for Army Con tracts, will be received by the undersigned until Noon on MONDAY, the 15th Februa Fy, 1869, from peravus, willing to contract for such quantities of Commissariat slip plies, Hospital Supplies, or for the perfor mance of Barrack and Hospital services, anch as washing and repairing Bedding, Utensils, &o, na may from time to time be Per Candelaria, Meaars V. Cembrano and required for the use of Her Majesty's Euzebio de Castro, apa

Troops in the foland of Hongkong or its outposts, during the year commencing lat April, 1889

Enssengers.

Row Advertisements, de

New Advertisements. ***

NOTICE THE Undorsigned having PURCHASED The Interest of the WAXONT BTEAM

R to hosty the Publio of Hong kong and Ship Masters that he is prepared to furush Daily Supplies of Soft BREAD in various forms, to any part of the Cơ-

Also Ship BREAD

Yof

CORN STARCH,

|ratus and Cream TARTAR.

band supplied by the Barral, Bag Timor FLOUR of beat Brands constantly on POUCE of all inde baked to order

CAKE

The above if under the Sulerintendence of Mr JONATHAN PARSONS, and all orders forwarded to his at the en

at the Bakery, or left at Menara MACHWEN prompt attention. """ "" pay 29 EP. WARD

Hongkong February 17, 1888,

Auctions

PUBLIC AUCTION" Y dit pas

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION:

by Public Auction at the Godowns ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell

of Messrs: GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO., Wanchi, on

TUESDAY,

concerned

(24000 Sewn Tunbery OK- Waverley" from New Zealand; assorted" KERMS OF SALE --Cash before delivery Hongkong, January 21, 1869.#ja26 in Merican Dollars weighed at 7.17.

HM. Gunboata “HARDT'"; and c9NDRAKE" will be

OLD DBY AUCTION,

fostret the NAVAK YARD, Hongkong, on

TUESDAY,

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE

AMMURT, ATKINSON & Co. wall

sell by Public. Atation, on

TUESDAY -

mandag g

the 26th insty at Noon, at their Sales Rooms, Queen's Road,

BU

Assorted Invoice of English Sta tillery, consisting of cream and blue laid hota, foolscap, letter and overland Paper, commercial and official Envelopes of assorted sizes, Blotting paper, writing copying and red Ink, etc., etc.

Forms of Tender (no other than those isauted by the Commissariat will be r

be recoloud) FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHÓW and Conditions of Contract, with aby fur by The steamshiped pathar information that may be required, WANG TUNG can be obtained on application to the Cou- Captain Berman, will have missariat, Barrack, or l'urveying Departo Immediate despatch for the manta for the respective supplies and

ahove ports.

rach Tender to be signed by:

Lao respon

13 dos superior made white Shirts, palinou fronte.

12 picces scprlet Flannels

the an Tebruary, 1869, (unless previously disposed of by privato agreement).

The Hardy is of 283 tous and 60h, power, The Drake is 248

三日三十月二十年辰戊治同

STEAM FOR

Singapore, Penang, Foint de Galle, Aden, Suea, Malta, Marseilles, and Southampton Bombay, Madras, and Calcutta.

HE FENISBUS SABETTAL STEAM NAVIGATION OPERARY & Steam-akip "BANGOON," Capt. RANNODRON, with Cargo will leave this for the above places, Her Majesty's MailPassengers, Specie, and on TUESDAY, 28th January,

CARDO will be received on board until Noon, and SPECIE until 4 P. on the 25th January

For particulars regarding Freight and Chen, Hongkong Passage, apply at the P. & O. S. N. 06.'r

CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAĠER ARE REQUIRED.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

7

to grovilli

STEAM TO... da

SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.sit HE P. & O. O...

FORMOS4,

TH

will leave for the above places, at 6.4.M. on Tuesday, the 20th Inat., instead of the time previously notified.

MADA

Superinte Hongkong, Januszer, 23′′ 1863-

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

The A 1 British slezmer 2 5, Uli

CALIFORNIANO of 1286 tona Register. Apply to

TURNER & Of Hongkong, Janusty 10, 1800 ft

FOR MANILA.

The Spanish brig

"ORAKINAKTA BABUELO, Master; will have im mediato dospatch for the above

For Freight or Passage, apply to th

REMEDIOS & Co.

Hongkong, January 20, 1069.

Fate of the Packages for the Userland floate

A written declaration of the Contents and Port 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 Parests; and the Company do not hold themales responable for any detention os prejudice which may happen from uncorrect bedelina (ness on such declaration,

The following are the articles to be suld with a vessel, viz,!--

4

With the "Hurdy."--

Hull complete.

No maats or yards:

Anchors.

Fathoms Cable,

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

W.MACAULAY

pinga completa, with Iron CO. §. N. Ču. 's Ožbo

DIONE

Davits for 2 Beats.

Dingy, 14 feet, akan

Cars and Awning

Downton's Pumps (1 complete). air of 30 Horse Power high pressure enginds by Messrs, MAUDSLAY, BONS AND Fra iu fair working order. A set of 3 boilers, considerably worn but repairable: Spare Gear Cylinder Cover, Lost Head,

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.sible persons willing to become surety for 20 piecas all wool faney Flanneleting

For Praight or Passage, apply to

Hongkong, January 20, 1889

Many with and

THE

AE

WELSH COATS

Best Well COAES from

SAME ROB S. WALKER & Co..... Hongkong, January 25, 1869.......... tij

ES ASHAKSPERE? JE Z 1HAMPAGNE, very dry (genuine) 1808,

Broj. Eng. PERRILE. CAFER

quarta.

15 cases pints.

G DUBOST & Ca

1+22

Hongkong, January 22, 1869,

VICTORIA REGATTA OLUB.

THE Annual General MEETING of the Members of the above. CLUB, will be

hold at the HONGKONG CLUR Hoves on WEDNESDAY NEXT, this 27th Instant, at 5.3. for the purpose of slacking a Committee for the present year, and of repeiving the Treasurer's Accounts for 1868,

λ. MCLEOD, Hon. Sec

-

the party tendering.

Tender is reserved.

The right of rejecting the lowest or any

Hongkong, January 16, 1880,

REDMOND UNTACKE

Dept Commis Ger Domimissariati

BOMBAY MODY INSURANCE

----COMPANY, 1866-63.--

lofe:

LAIMS against the above Company for General, Particular Averages, etcetera,

if any, must be sent to the Office of the un demigned before 31st March 1869, other wise they will not be recognised,

N. MODY & Gö. Agents Bombay Mody Insurance Od. Hongkong, January 12, 1868. 34. ja27

DE SOUZA

CHEAP

Victoria Regatta Club. RACE Hongkong, January 22, 1863. ja27

HONGKONG, CANTON & MACAO STEAM-BOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

༥ Ti

MOTION, TO ANAREHOLDERE,

at the rate of $12 per THE Dividend at the rate or by

aunuma or $4.50 per Share, declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING of the Shareholders beld on the 20th instant, will be payable on and after MONDAY the 25th instant. Shareholders are requested

BOOKS

PRIQE30 cents each, Hongkong, January. 14, 1869. Ajá

NOTICE:

10 pieces Scotch Tweeds

do Lunbs-wool Drawers and ··· Long Why Undershirts.

5 piéces rod and green Damask,

10 pairs 9lb. scarlet Blankets.

150 phim 1916,

50 pairä: 101V. green

50 doz. Towels.

10 dozaik Umbrellas, assorted

200 doz. Glass-plates.

150 doa, glass-stoppered Bottles. 100 doz Powder-flasks, 8 ounces. 150 gross Bryant & May's Matches

7 cases Touch Preserves, 10 cases Sardines

25 cwassoned Paints:

30 drums Hubbuck's Paint Oil, 30 bolts Canvas, assorted numbers.

20 pisces Bunting, assorted colors.

30 casks Bass Ale, in quarts. 20 cases fine pale Cognac Brandy. 10 cases Schiedam Gin; large bot

tles,

30 cases English Old Tom,

120 doz, assorted Scents and Hair-

oil

And a variety of other Goods... TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

Hongkong, January 23, 1869 ju26 |

L

NY perkon having Claims against the A Undersigned will please send them for collection before the 31st instant, and all persons who are indebted will please pay before that date, as the Undersigned in by Public Auction, ou tends leaving the Colony early in February. BASWEDNESDAY,

A. B. CHINOY, Gage Street

PUBLIC AUCTION. AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to sell

to apply at the Office of the undersigned for Hongkong, January 14, 1869. Warrants.

By order of the Board of Directors,

- AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.

General Agents,

Hongkong, January 21, 1869.

WANTED.

81ja

BILLIARDS,

BOWES, AND

t

BAB

NOTICE. ODA THE SIENTAL BAR, BILLIARD ROOtta, enlarged and fitted up in a very superior and BOWLING ALLEYS, having been to be made to the Surveyor atylo inequallal by any in the Colony, the

GOOD FORSMAN STONE MARON for the Pokfulum Reservoir Works

Application to

General de Can Ve

at Havana Wa? FOR GEW. WILSON,

The quaevaga Burveyor General.

Surveyor General's Office,

Victoria, 21st January, 1869.

28ja

HONGKONG ATHLETIC SPORTS.

HE shove will be held on the Cricket Ground on THURSDAY, 11th Feb rary commencing & 1 PM. Lists are lying in the longkong and United CLUBS, and at Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s.

Entrance for Mile Race,

ery for all other

Entries to dose et Saturday, 6th Feb-

REGINALD D. STARKEY,

G. Bon. Bec

Houghong, January 21, 1809.

DOD

fee

OD.-Since you left us things deeply concerning you have happened. Come hoúc: or at least live opportunity of com-

ibnicating with yoit ARTHUR. Rongkong, January 18, 1869

fo18

EMPLOYMENT WANTED, by young (English) aged 30, of business habita, and several years experience in Hongkong Apply by letter, AB.C.," Bare of Office of this Paper

Hongkong, December 26, 1858,

the 27th January, at Noon, at Messrs DEMSKY & Co.'s Premisce, Praya, No. 37 The remainder of their STOCK IN TRADE, Store-fixtures, Office Furniture, etc., etc.

Also; Two Boats and Davits, ete, eta. TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

Hongkong, January 23, 1869, jx27

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Proprietors Re-open the boro on forendsHE Undersigned has forted the 11th January, 1869, to their

structions from the Mortgagee to and the public, and trust with civility sell by Public Auction, on Good Liquors, and the well-known

pulation of this old-established House, to WEDNESDAY, merit asbare of their patronage. There the 3rd of March 1869, at Noon; on the are three first class Billiard Tables in, a Fremises, under the power of sale con large airy and well-lighted roour Thetained in the deed of Mortgage, Bowling Alley needs no comment.ha

BROWN & C

Eroprietors Hongkong, January 9, 1869.

FOR

WANTED.

That spacious, handsome and conveni- ently situated DWELLING HOUSE on tf CAINE ROAD, built on Inland Lot 157, with the Out Offices and extensive Ground attached, The Lot measures on the North and Northwest 136 feet, on the South (Caine Road) 182 feet, on the East 346

TOR the General Mess on board H. M Troop-ship Adventure"-A Good 000K, Persons applying must have a thorough knowledge of their work.

Apply on Board, Hongkong, January 8, 1869,

Tues that he has this day PHE Undersigned hereby inti

received the appointment of SUR- VETOR to FRENCH LLOYDS under date of December 22nd, 1868.

ROBT. MOMURDO. Hongkong, January 9, 1869.

fest and on the West 331 feet, the total area being 45,103 square feet. The ground rent is $199.48 per annum.

For further particulars, apply to the undersigned.

TERMS OF SALL-Que helf of the put-

And Red, rypeller (brass), Hod connecting, ood pump rod, Bilgo do do,

Guide blod

With

Masta complete. Yards-do. Rigging do

Anchor- 100 Fatbones Cable,

Awnings complete.

Davits for 3 boats.

1 Dingy, 14 feet. 2 Qari.

2 Downtou's Pumps.

1 in No.

All standing Sails, but aquare foresail. A 40 Horas Power high pressure engine by Messra, PENN AND SONS, in good work ing order,

The boilers of this vessel have been taken out,

Spare Gear. Cylinder Cover, Eocentric Ring (brass),

Piston.

Jo. Rod,

Plumber-block brasses,

Rod connecting, complete,

3 in No.

1

1

33

1

1 pair.

No.

17

53

1

Propellor (brass),

Feed pump god,

Bilge do. do

Slide

do.

Guide block

A. H. PRICE, Naval Storekeeper.

feb9

Hongkong, November 27, 1868.

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION," SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL FIVE MILIONS CO DOLLARS

COURT OF DIRECTORR Chairman-Geo. F. HEARD, Bag, Deputy Chairmen-JULITA MENKE, Kaq. GEORGE J, HELLAND, Hon. J. B. TAYLOR.

Est

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

Eag

ROWEIT,

S. D, BasSOON, Esq. Esq. W. H. FORBES, Esq. RICHARD

And, E. R. BELILTON, Esq. Managers.

VICTOR KRESSER, Esq. Chief Manager. Shanghae, DAVID MAULBAN, East LONDON HANKERS.-London and County

Hongkong,

Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

of 1 per cent per annum on the daily N Current Deposit Accounts at the rate

balance.

On Fized Deposits.‚—.

For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum.

per cent. 12: 5 per cent.

A

15

}

3

"

"

-Lobat. Bizta Discounted.

chasse money to be paid on the fail of the and its anoription of a mong and

granted approved decurities, hammer, the balance on completion of Exchange business transacted. the deed of transfer. All expenses of Drafts, granted on London, and the transfer to be paid by the purchaser, chief Commercial places in Europe, India, The property to bo at the risk of the pur- Australia, America, China and Japan, chaser from the fall of the hammer.

VICTOR KRESSER, J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation, Auctioneer.

No, 1 Queen's Road East, Hongkong, January 7, 1869, Hongkong, January 1, 1869,

mas

Hongkong, January

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

PONDICHERY, MADRAS BOMBAY, PONTIOQUIA

HE Company's Steam-ship "TIGRE," Commandant BOILEVE, will leave this Port for the above places, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPBOIE, and CARGO, on Monday, the 25th Instaut, at 9 A.M..

Cargo and Spocio will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transil through Marseilles for the principal plices of Europe.

Cargo will be received on hoard until 4 PM of the 24th Instant, Specie and Parcels until 5 r. of the 24th lustant. (Parcels are ust to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Ofles.

For Particulars regarding Freight and Passago, apply at the Company's office, Horgkong CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.

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

PACIFIC MAIL STEAM SHIP

COMPANY.

jau26.

THROUGH U. 8. MAIL LINK TO NEW YORE,

TEAMERS of thin line will be despatch-

ed as follows

Great Bepublic,

Japan,

China,

Great Republic,

Зара,

Chine,

Great Republic,

February 19. March 19. April 19. May 19. June 10.

July

19.

August, 19.

A Stenner will leave Shanghal on or about same date, connecting at Yokohama with above-named ateamer.

Passengers ticketed through to California Mexico, Central and South America, the Atlantic States, and to England or France, both vis New York and by lines from Pa nama and Aspinwall, ya dibelagte

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

voyage.

FOR MANILA, The Spanish brig

RODRIGO a will have quick despatel

For Freight, apply to

WAHER& Co, nu-

Hongkong, January 18, 1869 ma

FOR NAGASAKI,

The 41 North German bazquë” DWINA

Capt. VON RITTEN, will have quick despatch, should suffoist inducement offer.

For Freight of Passage, apply to`

EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co.- Bongkong, January 18, 1869.

FOR SAIGON: The d 1British ship

"OCEAN EMPRESS MCDONALD Master, will

* quick despatch for the abo apply to

For Freight, ogkong, January 7, 1869:

GRUN & C

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The N. German barque

*** ALBATROSS.? Capt. Ouken, will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, December 15, 1888.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The North German Ship

“F, A. PALMER," will have quick despatch for the above port

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.

Hongkong, January 14, 1869.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, To follow the "Marie,*

The British ship

28ja

GOLDEN HORN," Captain Rion, will have early despatch for the abore port..

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Cai

Hongkong, December 2, 1868:

FOR SAN FRANCISCO."'

The 41 American barque

PEKIN

W. F: SEYMOUR, Master, will bare quick despatel for the

above port,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

OLYPHANT & Ca

Hongkong, December 28, 1868.

mediate

the

Connections are made at Panoma with Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Con- tral and South America, at Aspinwall with the "Royal West India Mail Lane," Wested, India and Pacific Steam-ship Company," (Limited) and the French Transatlan Company. And, at New York, with the various lines to Europe | Tickets issued for the following Steam-ship Lines::Cu. nard, Inman, National, General Tranaat- lantic Co., New York and Hayre Steam- Co., New York and Bremen Steam-ship ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet

Co., and North German Lloyds,

Favorable arrangements have been made for through paaugers and freight to Ame- rica, fruui Calentte, Penang and Singapore, and, from Swatow, Amoy and Foushow,

Through Bill of Lading given for Porte of Mexico and the West of

FOR NEW YORK The British barque

"GLENDOFEBR

Captain Wason, will load here and at Whampoa, and have im despatch for the above port, For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & CO. Hongkong, December 23, 1888.

FOR NEW YORK,- The favorite American ship

"MAGNET"

CROSBY, Master, having the will load bore, and at Whampoa, for greater part of her cargo engig above port, and have quick despatch, For Freight or Passage, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, January 6, 1869.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The Dutch banque !digit

"ZEPHYR,"

Capt. Oostats, will have quick despatch for the above porta,500 For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, December 23, 1868.

tral band South Omarion to as far as Valga-

SHAKSPERRE" FROM LONDON, raise, to New York, Liverpool, Southampton CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above and St. Nazaire, France,

vessel are requested to send int Freight to United States payable in ad- their Bille of Lading to the undersigned for vance in Mexican Dollars, or on delivery countersignature and to take immediate de in American Gold Com with 8 per coat ad-livery of their Goods Cargo impeding the ditional, at shipper's option.

discharge of the Tassel will be landed ad stored at. Consignees' risk and expense by JARDINE, MATHESON & Con Hongkong, January 19, 1889.

For further information, apply at the Agoney of the Company Prys West. »!

GEO, F. BOWMAN, Agents.