Notices to Consignees,
"BLAOK-PRINGS” FROM LONDON,
For Sale.
PER MAIL, &
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-ISS GARRETT has received Plain and
named vessel are requested by send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme diate delivery of their Goods,
>
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves sel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.
TURNER & Co. Bongkong, March 4, 1869,
BARQUE "BENEFACTOR,” PROM.
NEW YORK.
CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above.
named Vessel are requested to send in Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for
Fanoy SILKS, SATINS, TRIM. MINGS, &c., &c.
NETS,
Ladies' and Children's HATS and BON-
FLOWERS, &e. Courvoisier's Kid GLOVES. White French Jean and Satin BOOTS. Ladies' and Children's Walking BOOTS, SLIPPERS, &c.
Foar BALLS, Croquet GAMES and STANDS, Race and other GAMES, DOLLS, and TOYS of all kind, in great variety.
Hongkong, February 15, 1860, 15ms
Lir "Mail Steamer" and late Arrivals:
MISS. ROSE
THE CHINA MAIL.
Tew Advertisements,
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE OMPANY, IN LIQUIDATION,
NOTICE TO SHARPHOLDERS,
Sew Adreriements.
NOTICE.
THE UNION DOOK COMPANY OF
HONGKONG & WRAMPO LIMITED.
been appointedt Scoretary to the Com ¡R HOMERT S. WALKER has this day
ITE a view to the apportionment of W
the Reserve Third of Profts, Share- holders are requested to furnish the under-pany, and Mr Jon INGLrs, the presvut sigurds on or before the 1st April next, Acting Secretary, resumes is functions as tributed by them to the above Company with a memorandum of the Premiums con Managing Engineer for the Company. By urder of the Board of Directors, JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
JOHN INGLIS Liquidators.
Acting Secretary. Hongkong, March 13, 1869.
Hongkong, March 3, 1869.
GRAND PHOTOGRAPHIC RAFFLE, OF 6000 PHOTOGRAPHS OF HONG- KONG, ETO, ETC., ETC.
spr1
PUBLIC AUCTION. Undersigned has received in-
their fire, and to take immediato AS received a choice assortment of Tstructions to sell by Public Auction,
delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees risk and expense,
SMITH, ARCHER & Hongkong, March
1869,
& Co.
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, THE following cases are now stored in the P&U.S. N. Co.'s Godown at the expense and risk of the Consignees who are requested to take framediate delivery.
BT 66 China,"
"W0th January 1869. B. H. M.
1 case Catalogues. “Rangoon,” End-January 1869, Messo Tabkart &
1 case Leather Ware. Oo, Manila. Messi Lohoy & (1 base Books & Staty
Dot Builo
Ex: Emourd October 1888, Messrs Labhart &
1 care Manufé. Goods,
Co., Manija:
Orissa, 24th Angust, 1868,
Maasra Labhart"}
Co Manila.
( 2 cases Books and Ma-
nufactured Goods,
LH Labhart &
Oo., 411,
W. MACAULAY, Superintendent
Hongkong, February 25, 1869. *
BR following cases have been lauded and stored at the risk and expense of the Consignees, who are requested to take immediate delivery,
Ex "Hoogly," 31st October, 1868. VO 827
1 pase Arts. Cambodge," 28 February, 1889, - GFO 16985 g. I dase olemicals, C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent. Hongkong, February 2, 1869,
Notices of Firms,
Η
French GLACES, black and colored, BAREGE and FANCY DRESSES, black on aud colored piece VELVETS and SATINS in the newest shades.
WEDNESDAY,
Flain and Fancy RIBBONS, VEL the 24th Mar, 1869, at 12 o'clock, Noon, VETS, SASH RIBBONS, and DRESS at his Sales Rooms, Commercial Bank TRIMMINGS in great variety, Real. Buildings, OLUNIE and VALENCENNES LACES, All that Piece of Pares of GROUND, Ladies' and Children's trimmed and un-situate at Pukfulum and registered in triomed BATS in all the fashionable the Land Office as Farm Lot No. 29, shapes,
The Lot contains in the whole ton and a quarter acres.
Ladies' BONNETS latest styles, Plaiu and Fancy SUNSHADES, French FANS, Ladies and Gentlemen's French Kid GLOVES and BOOTS,
After which and at the same time and place, will be sold, all those Lots of
IL Primes Highest Prize 50 Photo-
New Advertisements.
GEORGE GLASSE,
(FIVE YEARS MANAGER TO KINGSFORD & Co., PICCADILLY LONDON, AND 28, PLACE
VENDOME, PARIS). ENGLISH A ND FOREIGN CHEMIST
VICTORIA DISPENSARY,
HONGKONG, SHIPS MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED & REFITTED. Hongkong, May 1, 1867.
JOHN THOMPSON & Co.,
A graphs; Lowest Prize 12 Photograph, 1SPENSING & ANALYTICAL
at $5 per Chance.
Will take place on or about the 12th of April next.
The Undersigned, who is about leaving Hongkong, at an early date, bega to return his sincero thanks to his Patrons, for past favours is compelled to leave China this Summer for Europe.
Begs to remind the public that the aver age price of the above "Rafle is only about 35 cents each-a chance that will not again. be offered in this Colony; on the contrary,
Ladies' White Satin and Kid BOOTLand situats at Sowkeewan and regis-Photographa will advance in price, and fall
A large assortment of French and Eug liah HUSIERY, Gentlemen's Black and Drab Shell HATS, SHIETS, COLLARS, TIES, &o, &
Henrie's PERFUMERY
WELLINGTON STREET,
Opporite the Catholic Chapel, Hongkong, February 18, 1969,
S. W. BAKER & Co., DEG to invite inspection of their New DSTOCK for the Season, received por late arrivals, including →
Ladies Hats, Bonnets, Upers Cloaks, Dresses in plain and faney Silke, Poplin ettes, Reps, and new Textures, French Robes, ready made, French Bashes, Belts, Jackets and Mantles, how shape Jupons, white and scarlet Corsets, Lace Talls, "Lase and other Trimmings, Ribbons, and Rib- bou Velvets in all colors, Hosiery, Kid, Cashmere, and Bronze Boots, white Satin Boots and Kid Gloves. A large assortment of Wool and Embroidery Works, as Cushion Patterna, Stacking Caps, Masala Sets, dc.
Sangster's Umbrellas, Christy's new shape Felt and Shell Hats, a shuice lot of Neok Soarta, Tien, Wrappers, Collars, Socks, Fancy Tweeds and Coatings, Braces, &c.
BE Firm of Messrs. GER, AVISONTON & Co,, of Hougkong, is instrusted to Bscertain is whereabouts of Don RAFAEL
Brussels Carpets, Velvet Pile Carpets YDECORAS, 18 years of age, native of Gua-and Rugs, All Wool Damaeks, Lace Our temala, in Central America, to inpart to Lim à matter in which he is concerned. tais, Table Covers in great variety, Da- mask Table Clothe in all sizes, Table Nap- Ho is therefore requested to apply to the kins, D'Uyleys, Blankets, Counterpanes, Sheetings, Flannels, Wool Mate, Turkish and other Towels, &c.
above.
Hongkong, February 5, 1889, 5.-30.
MR 8. H. DAVID is authorized to sign Mour Firm per procuration froin this
date
E. D. SASSOON & Co.
Hongkong, March 7, 1869,
NOTICE.
Children's Trimmed Hats, Boots, Perem balators, Picture Books, Toys, &c.
Dressing Casos, and Travelling Bags itted, for Ladies and Gentlemen, Playing spl Cards, and a large assortment of Stationery
and Perfumery Gooda.
S. W. BAKER & Co. Hongkong, December 22, 1869.
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr WILLAM NAISON UN COP Firm ceased
on the Suth June last.
Mr TEGELAS PIM - Mr WILLIAM NISBIT
OLMSTED and Mr H. SEYMOUR GEARY are authorized to sign our Firar in Hongkong and China from this date.
OLYPHANT & Co. - Hongkong, October 6, 1868.
BE interest and responsibility of Mr GEORG WizHELM SCHWEMANN and of Mr PODOLA HEINSEN in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1847, and 3le&t Dec- ember 1868 respectively.
BIELFELD. & ZACHARIAE. AVE received by the last mail the
Newest style of
PIPE
now in use by ALL
men of fashion, and as only a few have come into their BANDS
early orders for the saue are solicited. Also,
A well selected stock of Smokers' Articles, such as Carved Cigarholders: Briar-root ME NERDINAND NIHSEN and Mr HEIN-Pipes; Havana Cigars (choice brands); No.. RIOR HOPFIUS have this day been admitted 2 and 3 Manila Cigara and Cheroots of the partners in our firm at Hongkong and in finest quality, in boxes of 200 and 500 cach; Chins, which now consists of Mr Grone Smoking Tobaccok (choice branda); Ci- TABODOR SICURBIN, MY WOLDEMAR NIA-garett Paper, Tobacca Pouches, Flints, KEN, MT ADOLPH JOUST, Mr FERDINAND, &c., c. Nissen and Mr HEINKIVE HOPPILA
Also a fresh supply of Russian Cigarettaa. SIEMSBEN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1888.
NOTICE,
20pr
HAVE this day established myself as a PUBLIO ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE AD- JUSTER and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, od 27. C. LANGDON DAVIES,
Rongkong, July 1, 1888,
NOTICE.
HE Jnterest and Reponsibility of Mr
FREDERICK PEDDER 10 Our Firm
cesses from this late,
H. D. BROWN & Co.
*1868.
Amoy, December 31,
apr2
R. FRANCIS. CHONDEY is a Partuer in
MR
our Firm, which from this date will
be conducted under the Name of BROWN
& Co.
H. D. BROWN & Co.
Apr2
Amoy, January 1, 1800.
NOTICE
...HONGKONG,
Queen's Road, 88 & 90,. SHANDHAR,
Canton Road, 6, Hongkong, February 15, 1869.'
FOR THE BACES,
SAYLE & Co., VICTORIA EXCHANGE, HỦNG EO NG
HAVE RECEIVED EX MAIL STEAMER,
A
Large assortment of MILLINERY,
BONNETS, and HATS, of the
PROM and after this date Mr Gronas F. latest fashions.
BOWMAN will act as AGENT of the Pacific Mail Steamship Company at this Porti
S. L. PHELPS,
Agent.
Hongkong, August 15, 1867.
NOTICE.“ VE have authorized Mr. Clara BODDE tu'sign our Firm from this date.
DREYER & Co.
Hongkong, January 1, 1808. SHOP BY NOTICE. MRDO CLARK retires from our Firm,
ME, D. HABBOUs are admitted Partners from this date.
RUSSELL & Co.
| China, January 1, 1860.
IJAVE
BONNETT & Co...
july2
AVE received by latest arrivals.
Racing SADDLERY, JACKETS, CAPS, white CLOTH for Riding Breeches, BOOT TOPS, Racing SPUR, &a., &c.
Horte RUGS, and an assortauens of ga noral SADDLERY.
Alex,
Ladies HATS, WREATHS, Jet JEW- ELLERY, &
A Choice assortment of SILK, MUS. LIN, and GRENADINE, for Evening
Wear.
A fine assortment of new French WLOW. ERS, FIRAD-DRESSES and FEATHERS
A large assortment of new TRIM MINGS and FRINGES in all colors.
tored in the Land Office, as Inland Lots No. 105 con'g in the whole 9000 sq. fest
108 ܂
,,107
"
11
.108 118 157
+
3000 sq. feet 9000 89.
feet 3000 sq feet 2600 ay. fect 4000 sq. feet For further particulars apply to the Undersigned. ART
""
TERNG OF SALE. One-half of this Pur
chuse money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance on completion of the deeds of tannsfer. All expenses of transfer to be paid by the Purchaser Property to be at the risk of the Pur- chaser from the fall of the hammer.
-J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Austioneer, Hongkong, March 12, 1869.
mar24
ARRIVAL OF THE MAIL THE LONDON & CHINA EXPRESS MONTAINS Report on the Conimittal of the Directors of OVEREND GURNEY & o
Also, Details of the Telegraph Scheme, to In- dia, by Submarine Cables.
Reception of the Barlingame Mission by the French Emperor,
Cargues of 11 Ships for China, de
is published in London for the P. & 0. Co.'s and French Mails, and contains-
Summary of Horne, Parliamentary, and
Foreign News.
THE LONDON & CHINA EXPRESS
Special Correspondents. Letters from
Germany, Holland, t Loading Articles on the principal inte
reste of China.
Digest of Home Opinions on China Sub-
jects.
List of Passengers by the current and
Guccceding Mails.
Naval and Military News, Births, Marriages, and Duatlo, Commercial,
Share Lists, &c. Market Reports, Shipping News, Freights, Exchanges, &c, from London and the Continent, New York, den. Statistics of Imports, and Exports.
Supplement.
Statement of each Ship's Cargo for China and Japan, and by the F. and O: Mails. Export Supplement, $14.50, Single Copies, SUBSUBIFTION-$12 per annum. With
J. B. MORRIS, Agent, Queen's Road. Hongkong, March 12, 1840, 2
50 conts.
PER
MALL STEAMER. RUYERE CHEESE, of brat quality.
G. DUBOST & Co. Hongkong, March 12, 1830.
PER ZIBA.
50 Perrier CHAMPAGNE.
apr12
50 cases" Plugmoie" SALAD. OIL,
G. DUBUST & Co. Hongkong, March 12, 1869. apr12
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
́ING CORPORATION,
KUTICH TO SHAREHOLDERS,
UTIOL is hereby given that the Unpaid NOT
Capital of One Hundred Dollara.pet Share on the 20,000 New Shares of the Corporation's stock will fall due on the dates following, viz.
On 1st July; 1800, $25 Let July, 1870, 36 1st Jan, 1872, 25 1st Jan, 1873,
25
$200
pay
Shareholders electing to the whole or any portion of the above Calls.by antici- pation will receive interest at the rate of par cett. per annum, payable half-yearly, until the respective dates at which the Calls shall fall due, and recoils for such payments will be issued at the Head Office and Branches.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
VICTOR KRESSER,
Chief Manager.
· Hongkong, March 2, 1860. HONOKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
E DIVIDEND declared for the year unding on 81st December last, at the
in quality, after the closing of this Estab- lishment.
Those who wish to have a first-class CARTE DE VISITE, will do well to pay us a visit as soon as possiblo; this Establishment will be closed is May next.
As
Reduced Price List on application.
FLOYD & Co, Hongkong, March 6, 1869.
аргів
·MÉSSRÝ, KOSS & Co.
that they had established themselves E to inform the public of Hongkong
TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS, on the premises hitherto cccupied by Mesere LADAGE, ORLEE & Co.
Having secured the services of an expe- rienced European Curter, and also having received por late arrivalá a very superior stock of NEW GOODS, of the latest pat- torus, they are prepared to meet all the re- quirements of the present season,
A large stock of Ready-made CLOTH- NO, of the latest Fasbions, always on hand.
KOSS & Co.,
Queen's Road Central, Hongkong, February 5, 1869,
HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY LIMITED,
“OTICE ---On nud after the first day of
March next, the office of this Com- pany, situated over the HONGKONG Dis FENSARY will be closed. Letters can how- ever be left as beretofore in a box placed for the purpose within the same building.
The Company's Stock of Chandeliers and other Fittings will, after the above date, be on view at the premises of Messrs Lave, CRAWFORD & Co., Queen's Road.
A.. NEWTON, Manager. Hongkong, February 18, 1869. my18
NOTICE is hereby given that the Captain
and the Owners of the North German Barque" Albatros," will not be responsible for any debts contracted by the crew of the said yessol.
EDUARD SONELLHASS & Co. Agenta Hongkong, February 10, 1869,
PRAYA HOTEL Prayu Central, (near the P. & O, Co.'s Wharf).
HE Propriotora, in opening the above Establishment, hope by strict atten tion in business to merit a share of the Public Patronage.
Board and Lodging on reasonable terms. Tablo d'Hote every day, at A., P. May and 7 P.M. Single Alvals may be had on the shortest notice, at all hours. Vinca and Spirits of the best quality,
-Two first-class American Billiard. Tables.
FRANCIS & SIMONS, Proprietors. Hongkong, February 28, 1869.
BILLIARDS,
BOWLS, AND
tf
BAR
NOTICE THE ORIENTAL BALL, BILLIARD ROOMS,
CHEMISTS AND
SODA WATER MANUFACTURERS,
Ships' Afedicina Olsts supplied
and refitted. "TEETH EXTRACTED." INTERNATIONAL DISPENSARY. 23, Wellington Street, Hongkong.
Hongkong, May 9, 1868.
EASTLACK & WINN,
Suracon Dentists, HONGKONG & SHANGHAL
PATERSON & HANDLEY, House and Ship Plumbers; Copper and Zinc Workers, and Gas Fittors, 16, Queen's Road West, and Aoheong's Yard, Praya West, Hongkong, Novombor 4, 1857. B BUNAAM BOAD, W. Good Accommo: DOARD and RESIDENCE at No. 6,
dation.
Apply at
to
THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY, Hongkong, January 29, 1869.
FRICKEL & SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS,
GENERAL STOBEKKRPERS,
AND-
COMMISSION AGENTS, Queen's Hoar, HONGKONG.
ANDREW MILLAR
HOUSE, SHIP & STEAM-BOAT PLUMBER, COPPERSMITH & BRASSFOUNDER.
No. 1, Queen's Road East and Nullah Lane. Hongkong, October 28, 1868.
C. L. VOLKMANN, Private Boarding Establishment,
29, HOLLYWOOD ROAD, HONGKONG. Hongkong, January 7, 1863.
LATEST SHIPPING.
CLEARED. Amber Witch, for Swatow. Mina, for Amoy.
Catherine, for Nagasaki,
PASSENGERS.
No. 1798.-MARCH 12, 1869.
MORRIS'S DIRECTORY
for
OHINA, JAPAN and THE PHILIPPINES, &c, 1869.
THE above Work is now PUB. LISHED and READY FOR CIR. GULATION. Apply to
JOHN B. MORRIS,
Messrs Bowra & Co.,
Queen's Road.
Hongkong, January 13, 1869.
PRINTI
RINTING of every description exe-. cuted at the "China Mail" Offica with accuracy, neatness, punctuality, and at reasonable charges, by
CHARLES A. SAINT,
DEATHS.
At Shanghai, on the 8th inet., Lynia WALLACE, of Philadelphia, U.S.A., the wife of Thornton B, Rennell, Esq., Harhor Master.
This morning, on board H. M. Hospital Ship Ateleille, Mr R. H. GEANT, of H. M'a Naval Yard, aged 33:
THE QUINA MAIL.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, MARCH 12, 1869,
JUDGMENT on the Crown demurrer to de- fendant's plea in Regina v. Saint was given this morning for defendant, with costs. At the opening of the Court, Mr Pollard, qc, instructed by Mr Hazeland, Crown solicitor, appeared for the Crown Francis, for the defendant. The Attor and Mr Hayllar, instructed by Me J. J.
ney General entered the Court some time after the Chief Justice had commenced judgruent, We shall give the judgment to-morrow in full..
that the liberty of criticism on public The legal effect of the judgment is,
men, in their public capacities and echar. acters, is the same iu Hongkong as in London; and that the China Mail is as free As the Saturday Review or the Spectator, as Punch or the Dispatch, in all matters that are of public interest. This is the lesson taught by the judgment, and Mosare Pauncefoto and Pollard may pro fi by it. Mr Ball will learn it at home.
THE arrival of the Mail and press of other matter prevents our commenting at length upon the forcible and able speech of Mr Rowett at the Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday. A full report of the proceedings appears to-night, and we shall take an early opportunity of making some further remarks upon the subject.
Tua tenderness of the American House of Representatives for the interests of nationalities worthy, in their opiniofi, of a better fate than being left to them. arri-illustrations of late, and the following selves, les received some very marked
The following European passengers ved here from Canton this afternoon-
Mesers A. 9. Leatham, 75th Pegt, H. Tessan, 76th Rogt, A. R.D. Tosswil, 75th Best
and Mr and Mrs E. Vogel.
Following European passengers left this for Canton yesterday morning
H. . Sir R. G. ManDonnell, K.C.B., D. B. Rubertson, Esq., C.K., H. B. M. Con- sul, Canton, and Mussea Chas Lord, J. G. Liidle and another.
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS WILL CLOSE
paragraph from the London and China Express just to hand will doubtless cause |rejoicing amongst the "down trodden" antives of Brin. The proposition to annex Ireland is at least bold if iliatio:
In the House of Representatives at Washington, on the 18th, the House sumed a discussion upon a joint resolution for extending the protection of the United States to Hayli and St. Domingo. la the course of the dointe Mr Robinson, of Now York, proposed an Amendment, says to For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW report in the New York Times, to insert Per "YESSO," on Saturday, the 13th before the word "Hayti" that of. "Ire
instant, at 11 A.M.
Ireland auder the scope of the land
Steam and the telegraph brought
to proposition, and made Irelands sonatry adjacent to the United States. He wanto Iceland
pro footed. The heart and substance of Ire land were in America. Irishmen were brothers with them, and aliens only to the Government which had had rule over them for seven centuries. He had no more doubt that Ireland would be annexed to
For SHANGHAE, NINGP), NAGASAKI
& YOKOHAMA,— Per "BUNDA," to-morrow, the 13th
instaub, ab 11.A.M.
For SINGAPORE, CAPE TOWN &
LONDON,
Per "UNITED SERVICE," at 84.
on Sunday next, the 14th instant.
course uf
UNDER DESPATCH. For Swaton, Any and Facchow.-Per America than that Cubs would be in the tine. Sho would come with the Yessa, on Saturday, the 19th instant, at 11 natural laws of affinity, and with her life, 4. For Shanghine, Ningpe, Nagaoki ant part of the United States, and be re- sad statesmanhip Ireland would Yukobama-For Sundu, to-morrow, the presented in the House and Senate. They 13th instant, at Noon.
A and BOWLING ALLEYS, having been style unequalled by any in the Colony, the enlarged and fitted up in a very superior Proprietors Re-open the above ou Monday, and the public, and trust with civility, the 11th January, 1868, to their friends
Good Liquors and the wall known re- putation of this old-established House, toUOTATIONS. merit a share of their patronage. There are three first class Billiard Tables in a
For Singapore, Cape Town and Loudne, Pey United Servise, ou Sauday, next, the 14th instant, at 9 A.M
HONGKONG, 12th March, 1969.
Inrge airy and well-lighted room. The OPIUM-Patna, Now, $6623 Bowling alley needs no comment..
BROWN, & Co., Proprietors.
Hongkong, January 9, 1809,
SAIL-MAKING. AWCETT & Co., having secured the services of an experienced Sail-Maker, are prepared to MAKE OF REPAIR SALLS at
very reasonable rates.
Hongkong, Deceuniber 10, 1868.
FAWCETT & Co., GENERAL STORE Keepers, and INE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
COMMISSION. AGLETS, Wyndham Street, Honglung.
H
Qld, -6425 Benares, New, - 6975
Old 640 Malwa,
730 a 785 COTTON.-BOMBAY,
18 & 23 CALCUTTA,
17 a 21 SHANGHAE,
Exchange. Bank, 6 months' sight,... Credita, 6
4/5 48
On Calcutta, 2 days' sight, Ra. 221
"
Bombay, 3 days' sight, Rs. 221
Syces,
Mexicans, Gold Leal,
English Sovereigns,
7071
23.60 a 23.75 23 40 a 23.50
wanted to war with England. Ireland's prane until Ireland was incorporated into heart was there. England would not have.
the American Union,
THE reception of the Chinese Embassy in Paris is described at length in the L. and C. Express. After giving particulars of the cortege which accompanied the "Ambassadors" to the Tuileries, it con tinnes
At the entrance of the Palace they were received by tho Duc de Cambaceres, Grand Master of the Ceremonies, and mounted the grand staircase between double rows of the ant gardes and funperial footmen in fall dress to the reception-room.
Here the Grand Chamberlain, the Due de Bassano, met the Ambassadors and announced "The Emperor," who made a few steps in advauce
Shanghas, 3 days' sight, flank, Tia. 744 and shook hands with the Ambassadors. Bar Silver, 17 dets. B.,"
There were present at the interview the * 193
Express and the Prince Imperial, the Mi nister of Foreign Affairs, and the ladies and gentlemen of the Imperial housebold, and Beveral genorila. Mr Burlinghame wore an ordinary Court dress, black, with steel. buttous, and thus presented a striking con- trast with the Chinese, who, of course, were resplendent in satin, embroidery, for, and ornaments.
Gold Bar, 98 touch,
Tmates that he has this day Australian
THE Undersigned hereby inti.
Australian Sovereign,
Do,
4.F2
4.00
... 10 a 11-
Do Now,...17 p.
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Kid GLOVES, $7.60 por paid-up Share of $125, and $1.50 |
rate of Twelve per cent pe anu ay received the appointment of SUR-H. & W. poa Dock, Old,.....10 p. a. diset. per Share ou which $25. have been paid, is VEYOR to FRENCH LLOYDS H, & Bank Shares, Old, 27. p. p. in white and colors, all sizes,
Payable on and after MONDAY, the 22nd under date of December 22nd,
istent, as the Offices of the Corporation 1868. Where Shareholders are requested to apply
Gentlemen's Dtab Shell and Felt HATS.
Blue and Green GOSSAMERS, &c.
Gentlemen's SCARFS, and colored a BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT,
white Kid Gloves.
1, Wyndham Street,
Hongkong, January 2, 1800,
20, Foochow Road, Shanghai, Hongkong, Fuary 3, 1869.
for Warrants..
By order of the Court of Directors,
VICTOR KRESSER,
Chief Manager.
Hongkong, February 16, 1869.
FORTRAITS
WR. . THOMSON is prepared to take
M. PORTRAITS, VIEWS, sud other PHOTOGRAPHS Roots, Commercial Bank Buildings, Queen's Road. Hongkong, March 11, 1809.
ROBT. MCMURDO. Hongkong, January 9, 1809.
BROWN, JONES & Co., UNDERTAKERS. [ONUMENTS and HEAD-STONES
MERECTED, in the Best Style.
LEAD and METALLIC COFFINS, on the Shortest Notice.
Apply at Hollywood Road, Corner of Aberdeen BI,
Do,
"
743
11
do. New, Union Dock
80p. c. dis. Temperature. HONAROND, 12th March, 1869 (Taken at Messi's Fetiquer & Co.'s Premises; Queen's Road) THERMOMETER-0 ▲.x., Dry..
-60
Do,
•Westy
. 58
DJ.
4 P.M., Dry,
60%
Do. Self-registered Maximum,
Do. BAROMETER,
Do,
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4 PM,
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Our Paris Correspondent gives the follow.. ing as the text of "Mr Barlinghame's ad- dress to the Emperor The mission with the which wa are charged is new. It first time that China has sent an embassy the expression of the sincere desire which to the Western nations. This mission to
China entertains of entering into the fami ly of nations, to stibuit her affairs to the enlightened judgment of brimanity as you
subunit yours, and, finally, of participating
in the advantages and benefits which inter- national law Affords, and of which she
desives to accept also the obligations. This 30 180 desire arose naturally when China was able .80.008 better to apprechte Western civilization,
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in consequence augurated and n tatives of the when they came the eminent qu his Majesty rep satisfaction at important step, with such voligh
cluding with a fe each of the Amb secretary, then a tor of the Emper
credentials, from broidered with presented the do
Foreign Affaira. fest in length, per, within a dra Are written both chou. After t Ambassadors we sidence in the ringes which h Tuileries. All but we think it i on account of th
be slow in eml
bits to the recopi dno-a difference
own advantage.
We admit th
but gather from
The Chinese wil power as not thi make a fuss ove whose native me unimportant.
TRE case of atal barque Ziba, re assumed a more à of Sneyd, the Scholer Au itu the Magistracy ti not space for any seaman charged w to deceased, is ar trate.
SUPRE (Baforo the Ho Aut Is ADMIRALTY Ocean."-bir Pol Mr Francis appea for deares'in fard the above-named
IN BANKRUPTO rupt, appeared on amination; and à ed on his behalf, were being made arrangements wer would ask for a pes wer to be deduct the bankrupt's s said he was gind t doing all he could ought not to hard protection until ti journed application 24th.
G. da Silveira, for final examinati for the bankrupt. of the bankrupt's askal to know the disparity existed the bankrupt's re The bankrupt stat which he got from not put down; he expended. His 1
such was a very fu counts; the bank clear-headed abou opposition was no grant tho naual pro fourteen days.
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The meeting of, opening of addition by the Uommittee merce, was held in yesterday afternool
bad been notifie pose of discussing do be sout ky thu Robertson, in repl Rutherford Alcoe
·Peking,
Mr Br Chamber, was in th present-Hou, J. causon, Rowett, 1 Delbauco, Macaula R. S. Walker, Crig Arnhold, Linstead H. Davis, W: M. Bandilands, Moes, others.
Tou Minutes of ing beu read by t The Chairman mittee of the Chari proposition of dra Consul at Canter ( ford Alcock), and
in
possession of thi -placed the commu daft
reply, the leave this matter in
to propose what ar desirable. It was the public had reap on the present that
to the call of the Co that an expression given which would] kong Chamber of
to have considerable Hon, J. 1. Taylo
le thought the lat
not convey that whi
the Chamber cousid ou the subject. T caruestness about They ought to ur eit inland niarts remission of the. now levied in the the opening of port tingent on the exten therefrom. They the great desirabilit those transit dues opening of ports. would be a great thi fore propose the fol
the last clause of the 4. With regard to new Ports on the C
dily recommends th general grounds. T points at which forei
the cheaper will Cot other merchandize be auera, and the larg such importa be, 1
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