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Queries:

JAPAN.

IM OF INTER ATION

iterary Men... esidents in the ally.

DENNYS.

ANNUM

CHINA

MAIL.

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

VOL. XXV. No. 1763

Z䤌ƒƒ†÷HAŤ A HONGKONG, FRIDAY, 29ru JANUARY, 1869,

AGENTS FOR THE ORINA MAIL.

LONDON-F. ALGAB, 11, Clement's Lane,

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30,

New Advertisements.

FOUND.

Carahill GORDON & COTCH, 121, Holo be made to the Undersigned born Hill, E.C. BATES HENDY & Co..

4 Old Jewry, B.C

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW

ZEALAND :—GOrdon & Gosch, Mel- bourne and Sydney.

quantity of GAMBIER, Application

W. M. DEANE, Act. Capt. Supt. of Polis. CENTRAL STATION, Hongkong January 28, 1869,

ja31.

FOR SALE.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION. FAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to tell by Public Auction, ou

SATURDAY,

January 30th, 1869, at Noon, at the Gudown of MessrE ABNHOLD, KARBERG

SAN FRANCISCO, and American Porta

generally... - Waite & BAUER, SUESSRS, ROEDERER & Co.'s Reims & Cons ging Francisco

CHINA Mostow, Down & Co. Amon

103, Shanghai, H. Food & Co Ma-

KABUTE & Co,

Arrivals.

Jan. 28, Niger, Bult steamer, 1433, Job- ling, London, Anger, Batavia and Singa

M

CHAMPAGNEMA

CARTE BLANCHE; ACULADIATEUR

Sole Agents for Hongkong and China, Messrs. ANDERS & Co. dongkong, January 28, 1869. ø

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

hereby given, that the RE

, Capt. 30, Dec. 20, 29, and Jan. 16N GISTER of SHARM) of the COR-

General BORNEO, LIMITED

Jan. 29, Yesso, Brit, atenter, 500, Ash ton, Foochow, Amoy and Swatuw, Jan. 25, 27 and 25 General DOUGLAS LAFRATE &

Jan, 20 Douglas, British steamer, 615, Toppin, Shanghai, Foochow Amoy and Bratow, Jan. Al, 36, 27 and 24, General.— Dovolar LAPRAIK & Co.

Departures.

20, Phase, for Shanghai,

Passengers.

ÁRRIVED, -Per Niyer, Miss D. Potts...

Hitch, and Brown

Per Tess, Messrs Jackson, Palter Per Douglas, Mr Levy, cabin, 50Chinese,

Shipping Reports.

The British steamer Douglas, from Eest Coast, reports; experienced moderate mou- soon and fine weather throughout the pas sage...Passed stereor Kuang Tung, off Tong-hit on the 29th Instant, and a steamer at nicher off Cupelu point,

The British steamer Niger, from Loudon, reporta strong: N.E. monsoon all the pas-

rage to Hongkong.

The British steamer Yexio, from East. Coast, reports: experienced strong mou-

soon and thick weather leaving Foochon;

moderating to a steady breeze and fine wea

ther to the southward. The European

community in Foochor have been serious

PORATION will be CLOSED from the let to the 15th day of Felrtuary next (bolli days included), during which period no transfer of Shares can be registered.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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

of Messrs GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Wanche, on

SATURDAY,

the 30th Instaut, at Noon,

account of the concerned,,

(For account of whom it may concern):

Ex Mouritsugbout 4000, Planke Banax Timber 490 bars overish IRON. alore or less damaged by ass walen TERMS OF BALE,Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.17.

Hongkong, January 28, 1869. ja30

PUBLIC AUCTION. AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to sell by Public Auction, on

LA

SATURDAY,

VICTOR KRESSER,

the 30th inst., at 11 o'clock A.M., at their

· Chief Manager,

Sales Rooms, Queen's Road Central,-- Hongkong, January 27, 1869. fe15 For account of whom it may concern,, An Invoice of Japanese PORCELAIN HONOKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING WARE, comprising Vases, Tea and Din-

ner Services, etc., etc.

CORPORATION, INSUR

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

NOTICE is hereby given, that the Ori

dinary Ball-yearly Testing of the SHAREHOLDERS, in this CORPORATION will be held at the Head Office of the BANK,

Queen's Head, Hongkong, on MONDAY, o'clock e. st., for the purpose of receiving the 15th day of February proximo, at Twó the Report of the Court of Directors, to gether with a statement of Accounts to Slet December, 1868.

of Directors, By order of the Court of

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manger, Hongkong, January 27, 1809. fe15

CENTRAL SOCIETY COGNAC..

ON SALE,

FEW CRBCs of the above, just arrived ex Shakspeare. In one dozen Cases, 88 each. Apply to

G. DUBOST & Co, Hongkong, January 26, 1869,

fe26

THE HONGKONG, CANTON AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COM- PANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

aul after the 1st of February next,

by alarmed by the posting of placards etyl-Rates for Chinese Passengers to or sign résidents. The Jants which had left from Canton will be $1 for lower deck and

ling on the Chinese to rise against the for-

TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery in Mexicau Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

Hongkong, January 28, 1869, ja30

PUBLIC AUCTION, QOWRA & Co. will sell by Puldic.

日七十月二十年辰戊治同

STEAM FOR.

Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Suez, Malta, Marseilles, and Southampton

"Waverley" from New Zealand, assorted ". Bombay, Madres, ent Calentta s Blend king poygan empacmantiko HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAM TERMS OF SALE ---Cash before delivery NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1 7.“ORISSA,” Captain Banus, with Her Hongkong, January 21, 1869 3a80ajesty's Mails, Passenger's, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the abovo places,

1 TUESDAY, 9th February, at D. 4. M.

PARCELS and CARGO will be reusived on board until Noon, and SPECLE until.

P.M. on the 8th February.

H. B. M. Gunboats, "HARDY" and "DRAKE" will be

BY

AUCTION,

OLD

at the NavAL YARD, Hongkong, on

TUESDAY,

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

The Hardy is of 233 tons and 60 h. power. The Drake, 238 with each vessel, viz

The following are the articles to be sold

With the "Hardy.".

Hull complete.

No masta or yards

Anchors.

112) Fathoms Cable,

BAuction, by order and at the Godown of MOS, JARDINE, MATHESONA

Co., East Point, on

SATURDAY,

30th January, 1869, at Noon,- (For the benefit of the concerned,) 19 bales Grey SHIRTINGS.

1 bale Cotton YARN,

All more or less dumayed by sea water,

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighted at 7.1.7..

Hongkong, January 27, 1860. ja30

PUBLIC AUCTION THE Undersigned has received in- THE

structions from tlio Hou, Secretary:

of the Hongkong Book Club, to sell by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

the 30th January, 1869, at his Sales

for the anchorage was requested to return 81.5 for upper deck passage. Full fare Roonis, Comineecial Bank Buildings, at by H. B. M. Cousul in Fonchow.

New Advertisements.

JUST LANDED. AND FOR SALE

ONE

NE of JULIDS LAYLAND & Co.'s cele

brated HARMONIUMS, with ten stopa, in walnut case, ::

Apply to

J. B. MORRIS, Messrs Bows & Co.'s, Queen's load, Hongkong, Jamiary 29, 1869.. ·fe29

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

The Steam-ship

"YESSO,"

Captain AsnTox, will have immediate despatch for the

stove ports.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, January 20, 1869.

DDIỆN

FOR SAIGON, The British ship

Capt. COURTENAY, will have im- mediate despatch for the above

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, January 29, 1869, BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.

HONGKONG "AUXILIARY ASSOCIATION.

E Annual Public MEETING of the ahove Association will be held in St. PAUL'S COLUNGE, Ou MONDAY, the lat of February, at 3 p.m.

The Chair will be taken by His Excel- lency the GOVERNOR

Subscribers and others interested in the work of Bible Distribution ure invited to attend.

JOHN KYLE,

Hon. Ste.

Hongkong, January 28, 1969.

FOR SALE.

Ex Late Arrivals. M

fel

will be charged to Naval and Military Officers and half fare to Missionaries on both the Canton and Macao lines.

By order of the Board of Directors,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,

General Agents,

fe23 Hongkong, January 26, 1869.

HONGKONG; CANTON & MACÃO · STEAM-BOAT COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTIOR TO SHAREHOLDERS,

THE Dividend at the rate of $12% per annum or $4.50 per Share, declared at the Ordinary Half-yearly MEETING of the Shareholdera bold on the 20th instant, will be payable ou and after MONDAY the 20th instant. Shareholders are requested to apply at the Offices of the undersigned for Warrants.

By order of the Board of Directors,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. General Agents. Hongkong, January 21, 1869.

Ex "SHAKSPERE”

tf

2.30 ...

About 400 VOLUMES, principally Novels, by the Best Authors.

One set & volumes Morrison's Chinese Dictionary quarto.

40

For particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply at the P. & O, S, "N. Co.'s Offies, Hongkong.

-CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES

AKE REQUIRED.

-A written declaration of the Contents and Vatue of the Packages for the Overland Houte to required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Sappers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do we hold themselves responsible for any detention on prejudici which may happen from incorrect-

Awnings complete, with Iron Stans on sugh declaration. Seja

ebions.

Davita for 2 Boats.

1 Dingy, 14 feet.

Dara and Awning.

pair of 30 Horse Power high pressure 2 Downton's Pumps (1 complete).

engines by Measta. HAUDSLAY, SONS AND FIELD, in fair working order. A set of 3 boilers, cousiderably worn but répairable. - Spare Geur, Cylinder Cover, Cross Head,

Eccentric Ring,

Piston and Bod,

Propeller (bass).....

1 in No

Rod connecting, complete, 1: Feed pump rod,

Guide blocks,

27

77

Shippers are particularly requeited to note the terms and conditions" of the Company's. Hluck Bills of Lading, th

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent. P: & U. S. N..Oo.' lice, Hongkong, January 2fi, 1869, 2-

PACIFIC MAIL STRAM-SHIP COMPANY.

feb9

Bilge do do. Slido

do.'

... 1 2

THROUGH U. 8. MAIL LINE TO NEW YORK,

With the Drake." Masts complete.

Yards

do.

Rigging do

1 Anchor.

100 Fathoms Cable, Awnings completa: Davits for 3 boats..

2 ONCE,

1 Dingy, 14 foot. 2 Downton's Pu

Pumps. All standing Sails, but squaro foresail A 40 Boras Power high pressure engine by Mcasts. PENN AND SONS, in good work ing order.

$190, Sundry Household and Office Furni-out. tare, Curios, eto, the property of a Gen- tleman leaving the Colony, comprising

Mirrors, Tables, Marble Top Tables, Chairs, Conches, Whatnots, Bookshelves, Wardrobes, Fenders and Fire-Irons, Clothes Horses, Copying Presses, Desks, Bedsteads, Carpets, Rugs, etc., etc..

A first-class Californian Milch Cow-- in Milk.

A Tiger's Skin-very Larga Foils, Masks, single sticks, Whips, dcc.

And,

For account of the conserned) A small lot of Sporting Gear, Car tridges, etc,

Catalogues will be ready and the whole on view, on and after the 29th inst.

The Books will be offered at 2.30 PM

·HAMPAGNE, very dry (genuine) 1849, punctually,

Banj. Eng. PERRIER.

35 cases quarts. 15 cassa pints.

G. DUBOST & Co.

fe22 Hongkong, January 22, 1869.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

THE Undersigned have received in struction to sell by Public Auction, unless previously disposed of by private contract, on account of whom it may concern, on t

MONDAY

The boilers of this vessel have been taken

Spare.Gear. Cylinder Cover,

1 in No. Eccentric Ring (brass),... 1 Piston.

31

...

1

"

Plumber block brasses,

du. Rod,

1 pair. 1 in No. Itod connecting, complete, 1 J Fead pump rod,

Propeller (brass), ...

Bilge do. do.

Slide

Guide block,

do.

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

Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,

DOLLARS

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery SUBSRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF in Mexican Dollara weighed at 7.1.7.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, January 26, 1869. ja30

PUBLIC AUCTION.

auctions from the Mortgagee to THB Undersigned has received in-

sell by Public Auction, on

WEDNESDAY,

the 3rd of March 1869, at Noon, on the Fremises, under the power of sale con-

next, the 1st of February, 1869, at 11 tained in the deed of Mortgage,

M., on board the British Banque

"Costa Rica,

of 320 Tons O. M, as she now lies in this barbour, with all her Appurtenances The Vessel was repaired and newly sheathed with Yellow Metal in Noven

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-GBO. F. HEARD, Esq, Deity Chairman JULIUS MENRE. Esg. GEORGE J. HELLAND,Hon. J. B. TAYLOR,

Esq.

A. Jogar, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNGANSON, W. E. Fornus, Esq. RICHED

[3] » 8. D. SA8800, Esq. Eq.

And,

Esq.

E. R. BALLLIOS, Esq.

Managers,

TEAMERS of this live will be despatch

ed as follows —

Great Remblic,

Japan,

China,

Great Republic,

Гаран

China,

Great Republio,

February 19.

March

April

19. 19.

May 19.

June

10.

July

19.

August, 19.

A Steamer will leave Shanghai on or abons ravie date, connecting at Yokohama with above-named steamer.

Mexico, Central and South America, the Passangers ticketed through to California,

Atlantic States, and to England or France, both via New York and by lines from Pa nama and Aspinwall.

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

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

FOR MANILA: The Spanish brig

"RODRIGO,"

will have quick despatel.

For Freight, apply to

WAHEE & Co.

Hongkong, January 18, 1869.

FOR SAIGON.

The A1 British ship.

OCEAN EMPRESS "* MCDONALD, Master, will quick dearatah for the abo

GRUN&Co.

For Freight, apply to Hongkong, January 7, 1869.

fo2

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The N. Gerican barque

ALBATKOSS," Capt. OUKEN, will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, opply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, December 15, 1868.

FUR SAN FRANCISCO. To follow the Marie."

The British ship

GOLDEN HORN," Captain Bros, will have early despatch for the above port, For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL &

Hongkong, December 2, 1868,,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO."

The A1 American barque

"PERIN,"

abovo port.

Co

W. F. SEYHOUE, Master, will have quick" despatch for the

For Freight or Passago, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co.

Rongkong, December 29, 1868.

FOR NEW YORK. The British barque

"GLENDOVEER,"

Captain Wrison, will load here and at Whampoa, and have in mediate despatch for the above port.

For Freight, apply to

KUSSELL & Co.

1863.

Hongkong, December 23,

1

FOR NEW YORK. The favorite American skip

"MAGNET,"

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

ed, will load here, and at. Whampoa, for

the above port, and have quick despatch,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co.

Hongkong, January 6, 1869.

FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.

The Dutch barque

"ZEPHYR,"

Capt. OosTRU, will have quick despatchi for the above porta. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, December 23, 1868.

Notices to Consignees. ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Company's

Connections are made at Panama with Steam-ship Cambodge," are request- Steam Lines upon the West Coast of Cen-ed to, send in their Bills of Lading, for tral and South America, at Aspinwall with counteraguazure and to take delivery of the Royal West India Mail Lane," "Weat their floods before the 2nd of February India and Pacino Steam-ship Company," next, or they will be landed and stored at (Limited) and the French Transatlantic their risk and expense. Company And, at New York, with the various lines to Europe Tickets issued for the following Steam-ship Lines: On- nard, Inman, National, General Transat-- lantio Co., New York and Havro SteamSIB HENRY HAVELOCK,” ship Co., Hamburg and American Packet.

LONDON, Co., New York and Bremen Steam-ship CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. Co., and North German Lloyda.

named Vessel are requested to send in

O. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, January 23, 1869,

FROM

Favorable arrangements have been made their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for for through passengers and freight to Ameutersignature, and to take immediate rica, from Calcutta, Penang and Singapore, delivery of their Goods,

and Foochow

Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves-

and, from Swatow, given for Ports sei will be landed and stored at Conaigueea

Through Billa of

of Mexico and on the West Coast of Cen- tral and South America to as far as Valpa- raiso, to New York, liverpool, Southampton and St, Nazaire, France.

Freight to United States payable in ad- Varice 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 RowETT, Agency of the Company, Praya West.

GEO. F. BOWMAN, Agent,

Hongkong,

VICTOR KRESSE, Esq. Chief Manager. Shanghao, A DAVID MALHAN, Esq. LONDON BANK-London and County

That spacious, handsome and conveni- ently situated DWELLING HOUSE on CAINE ROAD, built on Inland Lot-157, Bank. with the OutOffices and extensive Ground attached. The Lot measures on the North and Northwest 136 feet, on the South

•

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.

1 Current Deposit Accounts at the rate

ber last, and can be sent to see at two (Caine Road) 132 feet, on the East 546 of 1 per cent, per annuhi on the daily i

REST Hoth's Rope, from 2 fu. to 10 in days notice, with little expense. For

do, do, Boltrope

do do Lanyard,

14 21

51

34

do. do. Seizing-stuff and Batline,

6 turd to 24 thrd.

do do. Signal Halliards,

do. do. Loglinus. Wire Rope, from 1 in. to 43 Five tops of Hubbuck's White Zine Paint, Best T. II. H. Gin, in white square bottles, Lez cases

07

Holland Gin in pall and large bottles. Munte's yellow Aletal, from 18 oz to 26 French Salail Gil

LFRICKEL & Co, Hongkong, January 28, 1869.

particulars of Inventory and Stores, ply to the Auctioneers.

feet and on the West 331 feet, the total area being 45,108 square feet, The ground rent is $199.48 per annum,

For further particulars, apply to the

balance. A

On Fixed Deposita.—

6

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per sunum. TERMS OF SALE-One third of purchase

4 per cent, per cent. 11 12 12 Money to be paid ou fall of the hamhier undersigndi

TERMS OF SALE-One half of the pari

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7:17, and the balance within 48 hours, when chase money to be paid on the fall of the and every description of Banking and Credita granted ou approved Securities, the vessel will be transferred over to pur homer, the balance on completion of Exchange business transacted. chaner the vessel will be at the risk of the deed of transfer. All expenses of "Drafts, granted on Letalon, and the purchaser directly after being knocked transfer to be paid by the purchaser. chief Commercial places in Eatope, India,

The property to be at the risk of the Australis, America, China and Japan. down

pur

VICTOR KRESSER, Expense of transfer to be borne by chaser from the fall of the hammer,

Chief Manager J. M. ARMSTRONG, the purchaser.

Offices of the Corporation F. BLACKHEAD & Co.

Auctioneer.

No, 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, January 7, 1868, 13 Hongkong, January 1, 1869, #t

Hongkong, January 20, 1569, 1fe

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Shipping.

FOR SINGAPORE-AND-BOMBAY

(If sufficient inducement offers.)

The stantship

"CALIFORNIAN,"

will have quick despatch as above,

For Freight er Fasaage, apply to

TURNER & Co. Hongkong, January 28, 1869,

FOR YOKOHAMA. The 41 North German barque "DWINA," Capt. VON HITTERN, will have quick despatch.

For Light Freight or Passage, apply to

EDUARD SCHELLHAKS & 06 Hongkong, January 26, 1869,

Fort.

FOR MANILA The Spanish brigady

"GRAVINA,"

risk and exponse,

RAY & Co. Hongkong, January 18, 1869. fel

HE-following cases have bean 'landed and stared at the risk and expense of Consignees, who are requested to take immediate delivery.

the

4.4.

Ex Hungly, 31st October, 1858. -70 827

1 case Anus, Ex "Tigre," 6th January, 1869. ac & C

30 361/70,

10 cases Opinio.

O. BERTRAND, -Principal Agent,

Hongkong, January 16, 1889.

Notices of Firms

BE interest and responsibility of Mr GroнO WILHELMY SOBWEMANN and of Mr HVOLPH BENSEN in our firm ceased un the 31st December 187, and 31st Deo- ember 1868 respectively.

Mr FERDINAND NISEN and Mr He RIOR HOPFIUS hare this day been admitted partners in our firm at Hongkong and in Obina, which new cousists of Mr Grone THEODOR S1838BEN, Mr WOLDEMAR N SE, Mr ADOLPH Joost, Mr FERDINAND Nissen and Mr HEINRICH HOFFIUS - tf

SIEMSSEN& Hongkong, January 1, 1860.

BARCELO, Master, will have it mediate despatch for the aboveted

For Freight or Passagu, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, January 20, 1060,

.: NOTICE.

Cu

Zabr

R+WILLIAM JUDSON BLYDENÝTROU; and Mr GEORGE HURLBUT are admit partners in our Firm,

VP14 Mr. HENRY CUTLER Low will sign our Firm per procuratiopau meli

SMITH ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1869.

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