Notices to Consignces.
"ZIBA," FROM LONDON, ONSIGNEKS of Cargo by the above- named vessel are requested to soud in their Bills of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate de- Livery of their Gauls. Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.
No Claims for Darnaged Goods or short delivery of parts of packages or cases will be allowed after the Cargo has left the Yessel's side.
C
For Sale.
-PER MAIL STEAMER.
GRUYERE CHEESE, of first quality.
G. DUBOST & Co. Hongkong, March 12, 1669.
PER ZIBA.
50 cases Perrier CHAMPAGNE.
арг12
50 casca" Plaguçis" SALAD QIL
G DUBUST & Co. Hongkong, March 12, 1869 apr12
S. W. BAKER & Co., DEG to invite inspection of their New B STUCK for the Season, received per
late arrivals, including--
DOUGLAS LAPRAIE & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, March 8, 1869.
tf
"BLACK PRINUE" FROM LONDON. Ladies Hats, Boucets, Opera Cloaks, UNSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Dresses in plain and fancy Silka, Poplin named vessel aro requested to send inettes, Keys, and now Textures, French their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned Robes, ready made, Franch Sashes, Belts, for countersignature, and to take inme Jackets and Mantiss, new shape Japona, diate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves sel will be landed and stored at Con aignees' risk and expense. ⠀---
TURNER & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1869.
NOTION TO CONSIGNEES, HE 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 immediate delivery.
Ex China," 30th January 1869. 1 case Catalogues. Ex Rangoon," 2nd January 1869. Mesers Labhart &
1 case Leather Ware, Co., Manila
Mesare Loney &
Oof Hollo
16.
1 case Books & Staty Emes," 23rd October 1888.
Messrs Labhart & Co., Manila,
1 case Bannfd. Goods,
Ex "Orissa," 24th August, 1868.
Meat Labhart & }
Co Manila,
LH Lahbart d
Co., 411
2 cases Books and Ma- nufactured Goods.
W. MACAULAY,
Superintendent.
Hongkong, February 20, 1869.
Notices of Firms.
* BE Firm of Messrs. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., of Hongkong, is instructed to ascertain the whereabouts of DON RATA YDSGUBAS, 18 years of age, native of Gua temala, in Central America, to impart to him a matter in which he is concerned: He is therefore requested to apply to the above w
Hongkong, February 5, 1869.
t-mi
THE CHINA MAIL.
New Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION. Anction, miess previoualy dispos: HE Undersigned will sell by Public
ed of by private Contract, for account of whom it may concern, and under Power of Sale contained in the Mortgage, on
FRIDAY,
the 19th March, 1889, at 10 ...
On Board,
The British Barque
"RUBY,"
New Advertisements.
AFFLE
RAFFLE!! Carriages and Linps, 6 feet Diameter, with
1 LOCOMOTIVE, with Terder,
brass rails.
1 LOCOMOTIVE, single.
1 PADDLE ENGINE, with Boiler, &c., complete.
All in good working order. The above will be algytly raffled at $5 a chance. Apply to
WM, SCHMIDT & Co.,
Gunmakers, 532. Tous Register, O., as she now
·ma18 ties off Wanchi, in this Harbor, with all
Hongkong, March 10, 1869.
NOTICE her appurtenances. This vessel has doli- vered here 726 Tone Coal, and is known
HE Undersigned being about to leave the Colony, request that all persons as a very fast and profitable craft. She indebted to them will make immediate pay- has a fixed between decks 6 feet 10ment of same and all persons having claime inches high, and carries an Iron Water against them will present them for sattle
ment by 31st March 1869,
white and scarlet Corsets, Lace Falls, Lace and other Trimmings, Ribbons, and Tibank of 2,000 Gallons capacity, and is bon Velvets in all colors, Hosiery, Kid, very well adapted for Chinese Passen Cashmere, and Bronze Boote, white Satin gers. She is in perfect order, and can Buota and Kid Gloves. A large assortment go to sea as she now lies. This vessel of Wool and Kubroidery Works, as Cushion has been built in E, Boston in 1859, xll Patterns, Smoking Osps, Masala Seta, &c. of Oak, copper fastened, and yellow me
Sangster's Umbrellas, Christy's new shape Felt and Shell Hats, a choice lot of Neok Scarfs, Ties, Wrappers, Collars, Socks, Fancy Tweeds and Coatings, Braces, &
Brussels Carpets, Velvet Pile Carpets and Huge, All Wool. Linmasks, Lace Our tains, Table Covers in great variety,
Da-
talled.
apply to the undersigned, or to the Cap- For further particulars and Inventory,
tain on board, -*-
New Advertisements.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-
ING CORPORATION.
NOTICE. TO SHAREHOLDERS.
ICE is hereby given that the Unpaid Capital of One Hundred Dollars per Share on the 20,000 New Shares of the Corporation's stock will fall due on the dates following, viz.
On 1st July, 1869, $25
lat July, 1870,
20
1st Jan., 1872,
25
Lat Jau, 1873,
20
$200
No. 800-MARCH 15, 1869.
ed by the captain of that vessel, has caused considerable discussion amongst some of the colonial shipmasters who are conversant with the reefs and ahoals in the vicinity of Torres Straits, &c., having traded there. four years. One gentleman who has recent ly visited these reefs, informs us that he has verified Captian Denman's report of the position of the western horn of Booby rest,
the latitude 20 5700 S., longitude 158 32-33 E. The N. W. Bellona is awash at the N. W. extreme in latitude 20-47-36, longituda 168-28-43 E The latter may have been the scene of the Henry Miller's disaster, but which is pported as having been in latitude 20 S., longitude 159-2 The accident occurred at night; and the current, and a very alight error of calcula Shareholders electing to pay the wholetion when taking the suu on the previous or any portion of the above Calls by antici day would account for the difference. It nation will receive interest at the rate of is important to masters hound through per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly, res Straits that the point should be def- until the respective dates at which the nitely settled, as some euo, in endearouz Calls shall fall due, and receipts for anch to give the reported reef's wide berth, may payments will be issued at the Head Office get into dangerous proximity to the known apland Branches,-
reefs to leeward. By Order of the Court of Directors,
VICTOR KRESSER,
Chief Manager.
1.
FRED. M. HARSANT. GEORGE A. F. NORRIS. Hongkong, March 1, 1869,
TO LET, (With possession on the 1st May nert)' THOSE very desirable business Premises
by Messrs Bowna & Co. This Property extending to the Praya, at prescut occupied HONOKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING only succeeded in obtaining ifteen. As will cau be divided into three portions, via :—
situated in the Queen's Road and
outrance thereto.
Hongkong, March 2, 1869.
• CORPORATION.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
AFFRAY WITH SOUTH SEA ISLANDERS, -- The schooner Prima Donna, Captain Cook, arrived in port on Wednesday last, afterm ther an unsuccessful wip to the South Sca Is. lands for Polynesian labourers, she having be seen by the following report the voyage has also been attended with disaster, a boat's eraw of Kanakas having besu spaared by the Islanders The schooner left Mackay for THE DIVIDEND declared for the year the South Sea Islands on the 22nd October ending on 31st December last, at the last, and after a tedious passage of twenty- Tale of Twelve per cent por antim, say per nya frived of Mars Island, having ex- of light Per Share on which $25. have been paid, is airs and calms throughout. Thence payable on and after MONDAY, the 22nd ed on to Tanna, arriving there on the 30th instant, at the Offices of the Corporation, aldentally shot himself whilst returning in November. That day one of the crew sc- here Shareholders
ders are requested to apply
the for Warrants
By order of the Court of Directors,
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager. Hongkong, February 15, 1869.
TERMS OF SALE. One-third of the pur- That on the Praya is detached and con- chase money to be paid on the fall of the tains extensive Chodowas on the ground and hammer, and the balance within 48 hours, middle ficors, with private residence on the in Mexican Dollars weighed ab.7.1.7. The portion abutting on the Queen's usak Table Cloths in all sizes, Table Napirhen the vessel will be tranferred to the Road, from its very central position is ad. $7.50 per paid-up Share of $125, and $1.80 perienced nothing but a succession
purchaser. The vessel to be at pur- mirably adapted for a Shop or Store, having chaser's risk upon the fall of the ham-godowas on the bazenient door, and Dwe mer. Expenses of Transfer to be borne liug apartments on the upper floor. by the purchaser.
kins, D'Oyleys, Blankets, Counterpanes, Sheetings, Flannels, Wool Mats, "Turkish and other Towela, &c.
Children's Trimmed Hats, Boots, Peram- bulators, Picture Books, Toys, &
Dressing Cases, and Travelling Bags fitted, for Ladies and Gentlemen, Playing Cards, and a large assortment of Stationery and Perfumery Goods,
S. W. BAKER & Co. Hongkong, December 22, 1863,
Per Matt Steamer" and late Arrivals.
MISS ROSE
HAS received a choice assortment of
French GLACES, black and colored, BAREGE and FANCY DRESSES, black and colored piece VELVETS and SATINS fh the newest shades..
VETS, SASH RIBBONS, and DRESS Plain and Fanoy RIBBONS, VEL THIMMINGS in great variety, Real OLUNIE and VALENCENNES LACES. Ladies' and Children's trimmed and un- trimmed HATS in all the fashionable
H. DAVID is authorized to sign shapes.
Mour Firm per procuration from this ties BONNETS latest styles, Plain
date
you detyr
E. D. SASSOON & Co. Hongkong, March 1, 1869,
NOTICE.
.
apl
THE Interest and Responsibility of Mr WILLIAM NEILSON in our Firm ceased
on the 30th June last,
and Fancy SUNSHADES, French FANS, &c.
Ladies and Gentlemen's French Kid GLOVES and BOUTS.
Ladies White Satin and Rid BOOrs.
Fish HOSIERY, Gentlemen's Black and A large aasortiment of French and Eng- Drab Shell HATS, SHIRTS, COLLARS,
Hontie's PERFUMERY,
Mr TODIAN PIM Mr WILLIAM NISBERTIES, &, &c. OLMSTED and Mr I, SEXMOUR GEARY are authorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong and China from this date. NAPOK OLYPHANT & Co.
Hongkong,
1869.
October
6,
HE interest and responsibility of Mr GEORG WILHELM NORWEMANN aud of Mr RUDOLE EINSEN in our firm ceased on the 31st December 1897, and 81st Dec ember 1868 respectively.
Mr FERDINAND NIKEN and Mr HEIN-
WELLINGTON STREET,
Opposite the Catholic Chapel. Hongkong, February 13, 1869.
New Advertisements.
IN THE VICE-ADMIRALTY COURT OF HONGKONG,
MORGAN, LAMBERT & Co. Hongkong, March 15, 1809. mar 19
HE Undersigned bus received in-1 structions to sell by Public Auction, at the Godowns of Messrs JoHN BURD &Co.,
TO-MORROW,
the 16th fust, st 11 o'clock,- For account of the concerned,
100 caseseach 4doz, SELTZER WATER. in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
TERMS OF SALE. Cash before delivery
J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer, Hongkong, March 15, 1889.
mar16
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steam-ship
"DOLNLAS,"
Capt. Torrin, will leave for the above ports, on Thursday,
the 18th inst., at Noon..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.. Hongkong, March 13, 1869,
FOR NAGASAKI, HIOGO AND YOKOHAMA,: The Steam-ship
"BAHAMA," will have immediate despatch for the above ports.
For Freight or Pussage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRALK & Co. Hongkong, March 15, 1869.
FAWCETT & Co., WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS,
GENERAL STORE KERPERS, AND
COMMISSION AGENTS,
HIGH HOFPIU's have this day been admitted re GLMAN & Co. v. THE FRENCH Wyndham Street, Hongkong.
partners in our flem at Hongkong and in Chink, which now consists of Mr GEORG TEEUDOR SIEMSSEN, MY WOLDEMAR "ÎN 38- BEN, Mr ADOLPH JOOST, Mr FRAUNAND NISSEN and Mr HEINRICH HOFPIUS.
Boligkong
SIEMSSEN & Co. Jamary 1, 1869.
NOTICE,
HAVE this established
Zapr
BARQUE OR. VESSEL CALLED
THE "Ocean":"
DOWRA & Co. will sell by Public
Auction, by order of M. S. Tox-
NOTICE
THE UNION DOCK COMPANY OF
The Central portion consists of two blocks of buildings, each two storied, and suitable for offices and godowns.
For Particulare apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, Marols 1, 1869. BILLIARDS,
BOWLS, AND
NOTICE;
myl
BAR
MESSRS. KOSS & Co. DEG to inform the public of Hongkong that they had established themselves TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS. LADAGE, GELEE & Co. on the premises hitherto occupied by Massra
да
rinnead European Cutter, and also having Having secured the services of an expe-
boat to ship; the wound, a severe fosh one in the arm, was promptly dressed by Captain Cook, and the man rapidly recover- ed. The schooner next called at Three Hills Island on the 24th November, and took on board seven natives to go round with the Fessel as a boat's crew. From that date
till the 5th December grused among the varians islante tradingand ougaging natives. On the 6th, off the island of of Valna, sent the boat ashore with a crew of vo. Throe Hill men io cargo of Sery (a native); at 3.30 p.m. the boat returned on board with Taffowark, and Banuer. The three mon severaly wounded, viz., Sery, captain ex.
T and DOWLING ALLEYS, having besh THE OMIESTAL BAB, BILLIARD Rooms, enlarged and fitted up in a very superior style unequalled by any in the Colgay, the Froprietors Re-open the above on Monday, received per late arrivals a very superior tracted ten arrow points from different parts the 11th January, 1869, to their friends stock of NEW GOODS, of the latest patof their bodies, some of them being four and the public, and trust with civility, terms, they are prepared to meet all the re-inches in length. Sery reported that, upon Good Liquors and the woll-known requirements of the present season.
the boat arriving close to the beach, the merit a sture of their patronage. Thors ING, of the latest Fashions, always on putation of this old-estadisled House, to A large stock of Ready-mads CLOTH-natives called to them to cores close in as are three. Brat alass Billiard Tables in a hand. large airy and well-lighted room. The Bowling Alley needs no coniment.
BROWN & Co., Proprietors.
Hongkong, January 9, 1869.
SAIL-MAKING. FAWCETT & Co., having secured the services of an experienced Sail-Maker, are prepared to MAKE OF REPAIR SALLS RE very reasonable rates,
Hongkong, Decenibor 10, 1868.
THE Undersigned horeby 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, 1860.
NOTION.
NOCHT, Esq., Marshal, of the Vien HONGKONG & WHAMPOA LIMITED. Hotel Account between the 1st Dec
Admiralty Court of Hongkong (under a decres of appraisement and sule) on
FRIDAY,
Porto dar caned myself as a 19th March, 1860, at Noon, on board,
JUSTER and GELALUN
O. LANGDON DAVIES, Hongkong, July 1, 1808. Voip 2 (NOTICE.
HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr FREDERICE PEDDER in our Firm ceases from this dafo,
Amoy,
MR
HD. BROWN & Co ecember 31, 1868.
apr2 FRANCIS CHOMLEY is a Partner in pur Firms, which from this date will be conducted under the Name of "BROWN & Co.
H. D. BROWN & Co. Anoy, January 1, 1860, NOTICE.
apr2
PROM and after this date Mr Gsongs F
Bows will act ne AGENT of the. Partho Mail Steam-ship Company at this Port.
S. L. PHELPS,
Hongkong, August 16, 1867.
NOTICE
WE
Agent.
JE have authorized. Mr Clayo BunHE
to sign our Firm from this date,
DREYER & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1868.-
NOTICE...
R DO. CLARK relires from our Firm, 1 and Mr J: MURRAY Foise and Mr E. D., Banoou are admitted Partners
from bile date.
China, January 1, 1869.
For Sale.
The French barque or vessel called the
"OGBAN,"
of 528 Tons or thercacouts, her Tackle, Apparel and Furniture, as she now hes in the Harbour near H. M. S. Melville. This vessel was overhauled and newly coppered about six months ago, and is ready for sea.
TERMS OF SALE.Cash before delivery Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. The Vessel, &c., with all faults and errors of description whatsoever at Purchaser's risk upon fall of the hummer...
Hongkong, March 15, 1860,
r19
PUBLIC AUCTION. OWRA & Co, will sell by
B Public Auction, in their Ship-Chandlery Store, Praya, on
THURSDAY,
18th March, 1869, at 11 o'clock AM., (being a Portion of the remainder of their STOCK)-
LL Amounts Due to me on Hongkong RNOHERT S. WALKER has this day 1868, and the 28th of February: 1869, are been appointed Secretary to the Compayable upon the Receipt of Mr C. LANG pany, and Mr JonN INGLE, the present in DAVIES, Public Accountant, who will Acting Secretary, resumes his functions as sign my mauic per pro, to such Receipts. Managing Engkeer for the Company.
All Receipts for Monies becoming due to By order of the Board of Directors, me on or after March the First, and all Orders for Goods will be signed by myself.
LEE A WING,
JOIN INGLES, Aching Secretary. Hongkong, March 3, 1869. GRAND PHOTOGRAPHIC RAFYLE, OR 6000 PHOTOGRAPHS OF HONG-
KONG, ETO, ETC., EFC
LL Prizes; Highest Frize 50 Photo- graphs; Lowest Prize 12 Photographa, at $8 per Chance.
Will take place on or about the 19th of April next.
The Undersigned, who is about leaving Hongkong, at an early date, bege to return his sincere thanks to his Patrons, for past favours; is compelled to leave China this summer for Europa.
Beys to remind the public that the aver
price of ahore is only about
36 cents each a plures fint will not agai be offered in this Cohny; in the contrary Photographs will advance in price, and fall in quality, after the closing of this Estub- | Jishment.
Those who wish to have a first-class CARTE DE VITE, will do well to pay na a visit as soon as possible; this Establishment will be closed i bisy soxt
Reduced Price List on application.
FLOYD & Co.;
· Hongkong, March 8, 1869.
...april UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
[OTICE is hereby given that the Onli
Nary Half Yearly Atelings of the
Europe and Manila Cordage, Marline and Seizing, Loglines, Galvanized Clews, Clip Hooks and Thimbles, Shackles, Can Hooks, Galvanized Wire Rope, RUSSELL & Co.
julya Anvils, Cable Shackles, Blocks, Cotton Waste, Varnish, Paints, Oils, Nails of all sizes, Shovels,
Shac holders of this city, will be held Glue, Holy Stones, Pumice Stone, at the Head Office, Hongkong, on THURS AVE recooyed by the last mail the Boat Hooks, Rowlocks, Scales, DAY, the first day of April proximo, at 3 Howest Style of
Lanterns, Pumps, Copper Maga-clock r.., for the purpose of receiving zines, Oilman's Stores, Preserved a statement of accounts to 31st December, the Report of the Directors, together with Meats, Dessicated Milk, Brandy, 1888.
By order of the Board of Directors, Whiskey, Claret, Hock, Ver
ROB RT WATMORE, [mouth, Table Salt, Essence of
Secretary. Beef, Ginger Wine, Ironwork of Hongkong, March 10, 1869. april all kinds, Crates of Crown Win-
KJELFLED & ZACHARIAE.
PIPE
Dew in ite by ALL
men of fashion, and as only a few have" dome into their
BANDS
early orders for the same are solicited.
A will selected stock of Smokers' Articles,
such as Carved Cigarholders; Briar-root dow Glass, &c, &c., &c.
(choice brands); No. Pipes; Havnia Cigars
2 and 3 Manila Cigars and Cheroots of the TERMS OF SALE.Cash before finest quality, in boxes of 200 and 500 each; delivery' in Mexican Dollars
Smoking Tobaccos (choice brande); Ci- garett Paper, Tobacca Pouches, Flinte, don ka, do
Also a fresh supply of Russian Cigarettas HONGKONG!
Queen's Roud, 88
SHANGILLE,
Canton Road, 6,
Hongkong, February 16, 1889,
90.
weighed at 7.1.7.
All lots to be cleared the same
UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,
NOTICE.
HE Transfer Horks of the Society will be closed from the 18th day of March,
to the 1st day of april 1860, both days in-
Sharea can be registored.
day, and to be at risk and excluded, during which period no trausler of pense of the Purchaser upon fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, March 15, 1889.
By order of the Board of Directors,
ROBERT WATMORE, Secretary,
Hongkong, March 10, 1889,
april
KOSS & Co., Queen's Road Central Hongkong, February 5, 1889.
LATEST SHIPPING.
ARRIVALS.
some men wanted to go in the vessel; they weut close in when several of the Datives came down to the boat, calling out directly aiterwards to the others on the beach, when immediately a shower of arrows wero shut at the boat, severely wounding the above threo naned. Sery fired a revolver at them five times, and then returned to the ship. The wounded Imien baring been attended to the schoouer was got underweigh for a fur-
Maroh 13, Vision, British brig, 159ther cruise among the islands. On the 14th Cummens, Singapore, Feb. 17, Timber-December landad the wounded men of the Hoge & Co.
boat's crew at Three Hills Island, and start- ed for Eromanga and Tanna, but being unable to obtain any more islanders there made sail on the 21st for Port Mackay with fifteen labourers.
CLEARED.
Amow, for Saigoni
Young (rek, foc Amoy.
om, for Whanipon.
SHIPPING REPORTS. The British brig Kision, from Singapore, sports fine weather and light N.E. wind, as far as Paracel Islande, from thence bad strong N. E. wind and heavy seas on 19 March camo to anchor off Simoun Island an account of its blowing from N.E. with thick foggy weather. Left on 13th March march for Hongkong and arrived on sams
dny.
SYDNEY SHIPPING.. (Sydney Herald, January 29.) Arripal-Jan 22, Frisk, achoquer, 207, Tuten, from Foochow
Labra, schooner, 302, Percival; Jan. 7th Departure For Shanghai-Dee. 30th, Golden Age, harque, 381, MXutyre: 13th, Osprey, barque, 898, Andrews; 16th,
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.
ILS WILL CLOSE-
for S'PORE, PENANG & CALCUTTA,— Per ARRATOON APCAR" on Sa- turday next, the 20th inst., at 11 A., For SAIGON.
Per Bk.ESMERALDA," & 11 A.M.,
To-morrow, the 16th Instant. For AMOY...
Per "FUNG SHUEY," at 3 P.M., To
morrow,
the 16th instant.
For SAIGON,
Per Ship "GUINEVERE," on Wedues- day, the 17th Instant, at 3 p.st. For MANILA.
Per
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,- BR.CANDELARIA," on Thurs- day, the 18th Instaut, at 3 P. x. Por DOUGLAS," no Thursday, the
18th Instant, at 11 A. M. -
Leased for the Hongkong Hotel Anglo-Saxon, ship, 894, Davidson; 19tu,For MELBOURNE & SYDNEY.-—.
Hongkong, March 5, 1869.
18mar
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.
THE Fortnightly Market Circulars pub- lished by the CHAMBER, will in future be deliverable from the Office of the Undier signed from 10 AM of the morning preced ing the steamer's departure. The Circulars are at the disposal of non-Members, on ap- plication to the Secretary, who will fornish particulars of cost, &c.
J. W. WOOD, Secretary
Club: Chambers, Hongkong, March 2, 1860.
NOTICE,
.co.
Per
Blue Jacket, abip, 267. Lashby. For Hongkong-Jau. 11th, Meteor, barque, 320; Vorney; 19th, Atrevida, barqne, 457, Hissett; 23rd, Julia Ann, barque, 460,For Baker. For Ningpo-Jau. 13th, Minnie, barque, 408, Kartel,
Departures from Newcastle-Jan. 2nd, Tycoon, Matter, for Shanghai, with 520 tous Coul; 4th, Margaret Campbell, Scott, for Shanghai, with 195 tons Cost; 15th, Emolie, Drouner, for saigon, with 840 tons Coal 18th, Elleet Vilaine, Baurigon, for Hongkong, with 467 tons Coal,
Vessels Loading. For Hongkong-As tron, brig, 306, Koordiers; Nederland, barque, 570, Van Breon.
Freights and Charters.Engagouents and Bxtures since our last have been as follows: Far Bangkong-Julia Anu, to load here at 158.; Williain Frning, and Ille et Ve- Latue, in Nowcastle; former under China charter, latter at 23. For Shanghai-- Avondale, and Janice S. Stone, load in cent Newenstle, at 87s. 6d. and 988. ·
ESTATE OF DENT & Sound DIVIDEND of Five per
spn the amout of all alainis mit-
NOTICE TO MARINEESA SUNKEN ROCK
BE. "CHARLOTTE ANDREWS," on Saturday, the 20th Inst., at 9A.. SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL OUTTA
Per "CLAN ALPINE," on Saturday,
the 20th Instant, at 11 A.M. MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES MAIL FAC
KET "JAPAN,”
For YOKOHAMA, SAN FRANCISCO,
THE UNITED STATES & UNITED KINGDOM.-
Per the United States Mail Packet JAPAN," OR FRIDAY, the 19th Instant, at P
QUOTATIONS.
HoNazona. 15th March, 1809. OPIUM.-Patna, New,.... $651] Ok, 632) Benares, New,
Malwa,
ted by the Trustees will be paid on the DISCOVERED OFF MOLA BINO ISLAND—Tha! COTTON. BOMBAY,
15th May next. -
Old,
at the Office of the Trustees, No. 7, Ped-being wrecked shortly before arrival in On application to Mr G. OVERBEEK, rig Caroline which arrived in harbour yes- terday morning, had a narrow escape from der's Hill, Creditors will be Furnished with Warranta sed by the Trnateen, which port, by striking on a sunken rock, which
is not laid down in the start off the island Bauk; 6 months' sight, will be payable at the Office of the Hong of Moko Hino, on Saturday evening lust. Credits, 6 KONG AND HANGHAI BANKING CORPURA- Unfortunately the accident resulted in the loss of one of the seamen. We make the
TION.
Hongkong, March 2, 1800.
6171 040
6971 и 630
18 a 234
CALOUTTA. SHANGRAE,
17 a 21
Exchange.
jun2 following extract from the log
Praya Central (near the . . Co.'s Wherf).
p.m. on Saturday the island of Moko Hino bore east by north, distant about
At 4
On Calcutta, 3 days' sight, Rs. 211
443
4:51 40
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miles,
Bombay, 3 days' sight, Rs. 921 nowi Shanghas, 3 days' sight, Bauk, Tis. 74) Bar Silver, 1f data, B.,
.. 7448.
par.
23.85
... 93 65
4.15 4.05
... 10 a 11
PRAYA HOTEL
+1+
and the Little Barrier about 20 miles. At syee, 6.15 p.m., with the wind at S. W., the vos- Gold Leaf,
Mexicans, al landed on an invisible rook (not in Gold Bar, 98 couch,
BE Foprietors, in opening the above obart), and bumped heavily for fifteen English Sovereigna,
Establishment, hope by strict attout to save life, but on being launched she Discount,
The boat was immediately got Australiaa Sovereigns,
minutes,
.10
tion in business to merit a chere of the filed with water. Two seamen got into the H, & W.poa Dock, Old,.....10 p. c. dist. Pabllo Patronage.
Board and Lodging on reasonable ternis. boat to ball the water out, when the pun Table d'Holo uvery day; up9 4.8.1 P.M ter carried
and the boat turned over, away, and 7r. Single Mouls may be had on throwing the two mon into the water. The the shortest notice, at all hours Wines jollyboat was promptly lowered to save the and Spirits of the best quality.
RIGH. Namuel Catre was picked up, but Willi Two first-class American Billiard am Fortk, a forelyn, could not swing, and Tubles,
sunk before the bont reneled him. By this time the vessel hat awang rolind and slid off into deep water. Every effort was made to save the man Forth, and lines were thrown to him; but he appeared quito helpless in the water, and stuk withont nanking au effort. Fortunately. this versei
FRANCIS & SIMONS,
Proprietors Hongkong, February 20, 1869,
M
PORTRAITS
tf
R. J. THOMSON is prepared to take just landed on the rock amidships other PORTRAITS, VIEWS and otherwise the consequences would, no doubt, PHOTOGRAPHS.-Rooms, Commercial have been piore serions. Bank Buildings, Queen's Road, Hongkong, March 11, 1868,
TORRES STRAILE.The position of the reef on which the Henry Miller struck, as report
Do
Do.
New,.....17 p. o. »
. & S. Bank Shares, Old, 27 p. c. p.
Do. do. Now, Union Dock
115
10 p. c. din.
Temperature.
Toxoxoso, 15th dimich, 1869 Taken at Meares Falamer & Co.'s Premises,
· Queen's Road,). THERMOMETER-0 A., Dry...
Do.
Woby:
70
Do.
4. M. Dry...
Do.
Wel,.
72
Self-registered Maximum,
Do. Min, over night, BAROMETER, M.,
De.
68*
30.031
.29.849
No. 1800
MORRIS
CHI
THE P
THE above
LISHED JULATION,
Hongkong, J
At Shanghai, WALLACE, of wife of Thornto Master:
HONGKONG, G
THE CHA
THE attitudo ta Rowett at the Chatabor of Co lified satisfactio the general tor by other membe contrast to the played by the
affecting foreig cordially acknow dered by the ge preparing their r
there are or tw
with the views which the fullest
and as the Com
of framing a d
suggested, "in a ral 'spirit of the which tends to p
er light is of inte
From the rend
the Committee a both of the Resol Rowett, which w of Mr Taylor, wh being less ample this as it may, it
ber that the desp
will be not merel Alcook, but will i China, British, an Commerce and a
the British people thus invested wi
beyond the gener nications, and the case may fairly be this we ruean that runs through near that concessions at tion should be fra
are here in a total the mercantile cou portion of the we we quarrel with with France on each party lies in ment to bring it "Imposa sucli an discontinuo that they aro removed threat to which ne quer or Finance civilized countries But in China we l at hand, while th threaten to stop draw our ships, sulates, so far f
to check would b continus any cons plained; and it is
tion which exists a matter which lead exhibitions of misj home press has o plentiful illustratie we see little to add Rowett and Tayl the exception of a the latter to estab milates a step fra interests amongst should be glad to su
by a straightforwa peculiar dificulty i adjustment of mer the Chinese. Peop offhand way: "Oh settle themselves; t prevails in the end.
so long as the aut had the sole regul Juatters. The wat
to its simplest for "squeeze," or call
too beary, the merc port. This caused
as well as the nativ remission until the lowest boarable poi "centralization" sy
no longer appeal to of local mandarins are independent of
As the latter are pa
the result is thut on goods takes pla than under the for tionable as we admit
evil does not cease any particular brand how lead to any al
or transit dues.
have not now, as for
rest in resuscitating Government, which
one point lest it pave complaints that give
Causo "complications,
Mave through foreign
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