Shipping.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The American ship
“HELVÉTIA;"
Capt. BAILEY, will have quick despatch for the above port.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Hongkong, February 26, 1869.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
tf..
The Anferican ship
"NATIONAL BAGLE,” Captain NICKERSON, will have quick despatch for the above
For Freight or Passage, apply to
POFF
For Sale.
NOTICE.
SELLING OFF AT COST PRICE.
FOR
ONE MONTH ONLY.
an das Undoraigned will positively be and after the 17th proximo, the Store closed, but in the meantime they offer at
COST PRICE
The whole of their Inimene Stock as follows:-
SHIP CHANDLERY. Russian Rope, Houseline, Marline, Rat line, Suizing Stuff, and Hambroline, Mast Houps, Jib Hanks, Emery and Sand Paper, Hemp and Cotton Canvas, Parcelling, Dril- apreling, Blocks, Brushes of all kinds,
Varnish, Leather and Canvas Hose.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Hongkong, February 26, 1860.
Notices to Consignees. ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Company's
Steam-ship Donna are request ed to send in their Bills of Lading, for countersignature, and to take delivery of their Goods before the 11th Instant, or they will be landed and stored at their risk and ехренно,
C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent; Hongkong, March 8, 1869.
DŽĪBA" FROM LONDON. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above
in
naked vessel are requested to send their Bills of Lading to the undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate da livery of their Goods. Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be landed and stored at Cousignees' risk and expense,
No Olsime for Damaged Goods or short delivery of parts of packages or Lases will be allowed after the Cargo has left the Vassel's side.
AJTA DOUGLAS LA PRAIK & Co., ·
Agents. Hongkong, March 6, 1860.
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NOTICE ONSIGNEES of the following Packages per Brit. barque Meteor, from Syd- day, are requested to communicate with the Undersigned, and take immediate delivery of their Goods, or they will be landed and stored at their risk and
NBES
pakga: Mur'dise, shirped
143 cones Preserved
Mexte,
by Alder-
Bon & Sons,
shipped by Ba-
boon Feaz & Co. AT 7cases Copper, shipped by Chen
65 casks Fish,
Ateak RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, March 23, 1869.
H
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E following cases bave been landed and stored at the risk and expense of the Consignees, who are requested to take Immediate delivery
Er Hoogly 31st October, 1868.
1 case Arms.
- Ex "Cambodge," 2d February, GFC 15985
1860.
1 case Chemicals, BB! Donnal," 13th March, 1869.
FFC 436
I case Stationory.
C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent.
- Hongkong, March 17, 1869,
Notices of Firms,
NOTICE. HAVE this day established myself as a PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE AD- Pustén and GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. in C. LANGDON DAVIES.
Hongkong, July 1, 1868.
NOTICE
HE Interest and Responsibility of Mr HE ALSO A our firm ceased
on the 30th June last.
Mr TOBIAS PIM, Mr WILLIAM- NISUST OLMSTED and Mr. SEYMOUR GEARY are Authorized to sign our Fire in Hongkong A Cliina from this date,
OLYPHANT & Oo, Hongkong, October 6, 1868.
RM this date Mr GEORGE E. LANE, will act as Agent of the Pacific Mail, Bleam-ship Company at this port.
PARATE GEO, F. BOWMAN. Hongkong, March 15, 1860,
NOTICE,
-THE UNÍGN DOCK COMPANY OF ́HONGKONG & WHAMPOA LIMITED
R ROJERT 5. WALKER has this day
Meen appointed, beretary to the
pany, and Mr JOHN INGLIS, the present
OILMAN'S STORES.
THE CHINA MAIL.
New Advertisements.
PUBLIC AUCTION.
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, the 9th and 10th inst., at Noon, at Head
Quarter House,→→→
The whole of the FURNITURE, WINES, STUD, etc., of the late Major. General J. R. BRUNKER, comprising:
New Advertisements.
HONGKONG AND OHINA GAS COMPANY LIMITED.
my18
POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS WILL CLOSE
Tor SAIGON,--
Per FALCON," on Saturday next, the
3rd April, at 11a M,
For SWATOW, AMOY & FOUCHOW,—
Per "DOUGLAS," on Sunday, the 4th
Iust., at 7.30 a.m.
For MANILA-
Por Bargne "SANTA ANA,” ou Tues-
day, the 6th April, at 3 F.M. For YOKOHAMA,-
Por Messageries Imperiales str. “DU- PLEIX," at 5 a.m., Tomorrow, the Sed Inst,
For SHANGHAI,--
F'er Messageries Imperiales steamer
NOTICE-On and after the first day of LANE CRAWFORD & Co, ha or March next, the office of this Com imittee of Adjustment to sell by Public PENSARY will be closed. Letters call hou ceived instructions from the Company, situated over the HONGKONG Dis Auction, on
Bver be left as heretofore in a box. placed for the purpose within the same building.
The Company's Stock of Chandeliere and other Fittings will, after the shove date, be on view at the premises of Messrs LANs, CRAWFORD & Co., Queen's Road:
A. NEWTON, Manager. Hongkong, February 18, 1869.
PORTRAITS. in Mahogany Frame, gift bracket wall R. J. THOMSON is prepared to take Lamps, Carpets, Window Curtains, M PORTRAITS, VIEWS and other Chandeliers, Book Case, etc., etc. 4 PHOTOGRAPES.-Rooms, Comunercial Semi-grand Piano, a Mahogany dining Bank Buildings, Queen's Road. Table, Chairs, Chiffonier, Moderator. Larups, Dinner Wagon, Punkaha, Trays, Handsome Black-Wood Marble top Ta bles, 2 Candelabra, à handsome Dessert Service, Dinner Service, Plated Ware, QUERIES ON OHINA AND JAPAN,”tion that henceforward the Postage Outlery, etc, etc.
Tar,Walnut FURNITURE, a large Mirror A Suite of handsome Drawing Room
Pickles, Mustard, Sago, Arrowroot, Ta pioca, Pearl Barley, Raisine, Capers, Chot ney, and Curry-Powder, Sauces, and Ket chupa, Cream Tartar, Soda, Saloratus, Coffee, Sugar, Milk, Flavoring Extracts, Essence of Jamaica Ginger Bologna Saus ges, Game Fies, Hominy, Preserved Mests, Soups, Fruits, and Vegetables
CARPENTER'S AND ENGINEER'S
TOOLS & STOKES. Angors, Chisels, Gouges, tiles, Forews, (Iron and Brass) Hammers, Hatchets, Axes, Adzes, Saws, Finnes Hinges, Trysquarca, Compasses, Screw Drivers, Braces and Bits, Hoop, Rubbor and Tuck's Packing,
Anvils, Emery Powder, Tube Brushes, Belting, Taps and Dies, Water and Gauge, Cocks, Boiler Plates,
IRONMONGERY.
Ship and House Cooking Stores, Parlor Grates, Saucepans, Handcuffs, Looks of all kinds, Shovels, Spader,
FAIRBANKS PLATFORM SCALES.
Iron SAFES, - Plated Glass and Urockery WARES. Sherry and Port WINES. BRANDY and WHISKEY in bottles and Casks.
GIN, RUM, LIQUEURS and RHINE WINES. ALE & PORTER And,
Sundry other GOODS.
&$30,
CHARTS at $0.50 each.
THOS. HUNT & Co...
ap17.
Hongkong, March 17, 1869.
Per "Maul Steamer" and late Arrivals,
MISS ROSE
French GLACKS, black and colored, AS received a choice nakortment of
BAREGE and FANCY DRESSES, black and colored piece VELVETS and SÁTINS- in the newest shades.
Plain and Fancy RIBBONS, VEL- VETS, SASH KIEBONS, and DRESS TRIMMINGS in great variety, Roal CLUNIE and VALENCENNES LACES. Ladies' and Children's trinted and un- triomed HATS in all the fashionable sbapes
Ladies BONNETS latest styles, Plain and Fancy SUNSHADES, French FANS,
Ladies and Gentlemen's French Kid GLOVES and DOOTS.
Ladies' White Satin and Kid BOOTS. A large assortment of French and Eug- lish HUSIERY, Gentlemen's Black and Drab Shell HATS, SHIRTS, COLLARS, TIES, o, &o.
Fourie's PERFUMERY,
WELLINGTON STREET,
Oppurite the Catholic Chapel. Bongkong, February 13, 1869, --
FOR THE RACES.
SAYLE & Co.,
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
BONG KONG.
HAVE KEUKIVEN EX MAIL STEAMER,
A
Large assortment of MILLINERY,
Patent Refrigerator and Ice Chest. Bedsteads, Cheval Glasses, Ward robes, Toilet Tables and Mirrors, Wash- stands, etc., eto..
Port, Claret, Champagne, Brindy, etc.
A quantity of Crosse and Blackwell's Oilman's Stores, (lately arrived),
An Arab Horse,
A. Sandwich Island Horse.. 2 Japanese Ponies.
Bougkong, March 11, 1868.
BETREATY PORTS OF CHINA. 7. & JAPAN," AND "NOTES AND
EXTRACTS FRON EEVIEWS,
(From the Straits Times," July 27, 1868.)
க
Some time ago we had occasion to rewark upon the progress that Literature as reprp- A few dozens Pale and brown Sherry,sented by the 'ress had made and was
making
in the East, and our attention bas gain been called to the subject by the re ceipt of a Hongkong poblication which deserves some notice and which we have muck pleasure in introducing to the know- ledge of our readers: Wo allude to Notes and Queries on hina and Japan, published mouthly by Mr Saint, the proprietor of the China Mail newspaper, This publication is well printed on good paper, and in size and shape is very like its well-known name- Bake or prototype at home, and is equally a nijne containing very curious and useful information regarding the language, litera- ture, history, manners and customs of the Chinese and in a less degree of the Japanese It says a good deal for the extent and atability of the footing of Europeana in China, that such a publication as this shonla ba established and conducted with apparently successful vigour.
5 Gentlemen's Saddles (2 complete with Military appointments).
2 Ladies' Do Saddlery,
Flower Pots and Pinats..
Etc.,
Etc.
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. All lots with all errors of description whatever at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, April 2, 1809, ap10
Wto England in a sailing ship, to at ANTED & Female SERVANT to go
tand on a lady nad Baby, one that can make herself generally useful. Apply in mediately at STA HOTEL
Hongkong, April 2, 1869.
BONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,
NOTIOR TO SHAREHOLDERS.
NICE is hereby given that the Unpaid IN Capital of One Hundred Dollars per Sharo on the 20,000 New Shares of the dates following, wiek will fall ding on the
viz.
On 1st July, 1869, $25
1st July, 1870,
1st Jan, 1872, lat Jan., 1878,
25
20
26
$100 Sharpholders electing to pay the whole or any portion of the above Calls by antici pation will receive interest at the rate of 5 per cent, per annum, payable half-yearly, until the respective dates at which the Valls shail fall due, and receipts for such
payments will be issued at the Head Oflice and Branchos.
By Order of the Court of Directors,
VICTOR KRESSER,
Chief Manayer.
Hongkong, Mar. 2, 1869.
The publication is altogether a very in- of our readers. teresting one, and wishing it every success, we commend it to the attention and support
· No. 1815.—April 2, 1869.
MORRIS'S DIRECTORY
for
CHINA, JAPAN
and
THE PHILIPPINES, &C., 1869.
HE above Work is now PUE THE
·LISHED and READY FOR CIR. Apply to
CULATION.
JOHN B. MORRIS,
Messrs Bowra & Co. Queen's Road
Hongkong. January 13, 1868.
RINTING of every description exe
PRIN
cuted at the "China Mail" Office
"PHANE," at 10 a.m., To-morrow, with accuracy, neatness, punctuality,
and at reasonable charges, by
the 3rd Inst.
For MANILA,~-~-
Fer "MARQUES DE LA VICTORIA,"
CHARLES A. SAINT.
at 7 ani, To-morrow, the 3rd Inst. NOTES & QUERIES
For BANGKOK,
Per MAGDALENA," Tomorrow,
the 3rd lust, at 3 p.m.
Tis hereby notified for general informs- chargesble on Book and Pacheta of Patterds. The addressed to the United States of America
transmitted via the United Kingdom will be as follows, via ;----
Via SOUTHAMPTON, Under 4 ounce,
-12 canta. Above 4 ounce and not ex-
coeding 8 ounce, - 24 " Above 8 ounce will not ex- ceeding 12 ounce, - - Above:12 ounce and not ex
ceeding 16 ounces,
36
48
"
13
16 cents.
For every additional 4 oz., Vic MARSEILLES. Under 4 ounce, Above 4 ounce and not ex- geedling 3 ounce, -- Above 8 ounce and not sx- ceeding 12 onnee, • • • Above 12 ounce anĺ not ex- coeding 16 ounce, - - For every additional 4 oz., 16 Prepayraent of the Postage is compulsory each case,
92
+1
48
64
F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General. General Post Office, Hongkong, June 18 1888.
It is hereby notified that, under the an- thority of a Treasury Warrant dated the int May last, Superintending, or First-Class Schoolmuştera in the Army will, in future,
אס .
CHINA AND JAPAN.
No. 3, Vol. 3,
IS NOW READY.
Reprint of Vol. I. will be ready ou
the 3rd instant,
Bound Copies of the Second Velnie can be obtained on application.
THE CHINA MAIL.
HONGKONG, FRIDAY, APRIL 2, 1869.
SIR R. ALCOOK'S LAST DESPATCH.
SIR RUTHERFORD ALCOCK's 'despatch to Mr Medhurst on the telegraph scheme, has caused so widespread a feeling of astonishment, and is withal so frank and accurate a confession of the position in which the Chinese Goverminent stands to the Embassy which has been despatched in its name, that, while compelled to admire, we are dumbfounded by its can- dour. When we find that Sir Rutherford, who was one of the chief supporters of the (From the "friend of Iulia," June 4, 1868.)
ombassy, "and recommended itin glowing We acknowledge with thanks the receipt be entitled to the same privileges in regard terima to the good offices of our govern of the numbers for the current year of to Letters sent by or addressed to them on
Notes and Quiries," a mest deserving their own private adaira as are at présentment, distinctly repudiates on his own Anglo-Chiuero monthly, edited by Mr N enjoyed by Commissioned Officers in the behalf (and; inferentially, on behalf of 3. Douays, whaus reaty Ports of Chins Amy nad all Army Schooluiatresses will the Chinese Government) any sympathy and Japan" are so well known. From the be entitled (as Army Schoolmasters of all names attached to the "Notes" we can see but the First-Class now are) to the same that the contributors include some of the privileges, in regard to their Letters, are best Chinese adiolars in the East. Its in, enjoyed by non-commissioned Officers and torest is not contined to China, and it will Private Soldiers, have directed their attention towards the valuable assistance to all scholars, who
F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General. subject of Buddhism and its literature, sud General Post Offico, generally to all who are interested in ori- Hongkong, July 31, 1868.
be of
antiquities. It deserves to be botter knowo in Lodia,
(From the "London Examiner," May 16, 1868)
IT is hereby notified that, under the pro- T
visions of a Treasury Warrant dated
with the progressive" claptrap of Mr Burlingame, a feeling almost of pity for this latter gentleman springs up in our winds. We almost begin to suspect that with all his genuine stump-oration cha- racteristics, Mr Burlingame has a real belief in the fact that ho represents not
the 7th May, the Postage on a Letter not the China of old, ounning, obstructive exceeding half-an-ounce in weight posted and insolently proud, but the modern in Hongkong or ablany of the Porta in China of European philantrophists, pain China and Japan addressed to Egypt, or
This really useful volume [Treaty Ports of China and Japan is intouded an a guide for travellers and residents in China posted in Egypt addressed to Houghong or fully conscious of her backwardness ou and Japan, and as a book of reference for any of the Ports in Chins and Japan, and the path of civilization and humbly seek. mercantile men generally. It contains an conveyed in the Mails by British Packet, is acconut, historical and political, of all the reduced from Twenty-four Cents to Twelvog mission into "the comity of nations" It is at least tolerably certain open ports of these countries, together with Cents. Poking, Yodo, fly soupled and edited by weight a further rate of Twelve Cents for considerable annoyance is felt by bfr For Letters exceeding half-an-ounce in that rumour is correct in asserting that has been Mr N. R. Thenoys;
each bat ounce is chargeable, the elaborate
Hart and Sir Rutherford Alenck, at the and plans,
with which the work
*te map
Prepayment of the Postage is compulsory.manner in which Mr Burlingame is
F. W. MITCHELL, considerably enhance its value. *
Postmaster General. We have thus given in ontline some of the more prominent purtions of the chapter devoted to Canton, as a specimen of the whole volume. Other, chapters treating of
and
HONOKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING Maso, Formuss, Ningpo, Shanghae, and
CORPORATION:
NOTICE TO SHAKEHOLDERS.
the rewaing of the treaty ports, we can
only enumerate. The pages describing Paking, the capital, are so interesting, and contain so much that is new to
its history,
pitblis dings, and
that we would fain transfer them to our sins.
readere general characteristica, i
A
General Post Office, Fongkong, July 15, 1868,
UNDER DESPATCH.
For Saigon-Per Falcon, on Saturday next, the 3rd April.
For Swatow, Amoy and Foochow-Per Denglas, on Sunday, the 4th Instant, at 8
playing the part assigned to him. Neither they or the Chinese Government ever ap posed that the "progressive" character of Chinese policy would be so vigorously insisted upon by a gentleman who, it to the time of day." But it would actu was supposed, was perfectly up to
ally seem that China, anxious, ungler Mr Hart's advice, to depute a diplomatist (a person defined as deputed to lie abroad for For Manila. Per barque Santa Ana, OB to aid her in her schemes of keeping. the benefit of the country he represents)
a.m.
HE DIVIDEND declared for the year BONNETS, and HATS, of the ending on 31st December last, at the complete and intelligible play of the ImTnesday, the 6th April
rate of Twelve per cent per annum, ay $7.50 per paid-op Share of $125, and 1.50
latest fashions.
A Choice assortment of SILK, MUS LIN, and GRENADINE, for Evening
Wear.
A fine assortment of new Frerich FLOW.
Acting Secretary, resumes bis functions as ERS, HEAD-DRESSES and FEATHERS. Managing Engineer for the Company,
By order of the Board of Directors,
JOHN INGLIS, Acting Secretary. Hongkong, March 3, 1869.
NOTICE.
R.D. O, OzAxx retires from our Firm, and Mr. J. MORRAY FORBES and Mr E. D, BARBOUR are admitted Partners from this date;
RUSSELL & Co.
july2
China, January 1, 1869.
NOTICE.
Whave Mr.
7K have authorized Mr CLAUS BUDDE
DREYER & Co, Hongkong, January 1, 1868.
HONGKONG HOTEL TROM this date the Management of the FROM
Hotagkong Hotel is placed in obarge
of Mr Geosas E. Ports, to whom all com munications should be addressed,
Hongkong Hotel, March 8, 1860.
LEE A FONG,
Lease,
THE Undersigned hereby inti-
A large assortiment of new TRIM. MINGS and FRINGES in all colora,
Ladies' and Gentlemen's Kid GLOVES, in white and colors, all sizes.
Gentlemen's Drab Shell and Felt HATS
Blue and Green GOSSAMERS, &c.
(BRANOA ESTABLISHMENT,
20, Fenchow Ruod, Shangbat Hongkong, February 3, 1869,
New Advertisements.
ONSIGNEES of the following packages per British ship Falcon are informed that the mus have been landed and stored at their risk and expenan
40 bales Merchandise.
EI
A
E (in Cross)
ROBT MCMURDO.. Hongkong, January 9, 1869,
mates that he has this day
B (in diamond): received the appointment of Sun- VEYOR to FRENCH LLOYDS WB (uudordiamond) 14 bales under date of December 22nd, W
G F M & Co. 1868.
Do. JK & Co.
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, April, 1809.
H
B
45 casks 28 cases
4
app
perial City and neighbourhood, gives us au
foreigners at a distance, has unwittingly For Yokoliana-Por Messageries Impeddled herself Sinbad-Kke with an "old row, the 3rd lost.
per Share on which $5 have been paid, accurate notion of the relative position Oriales steamer Dupleiz, at 6 a.m., To-moran of the sea" whose self-deluded
18
payable on and after MONDAY, the 22nd natant, at the Offices. of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Warrants.
By order of the Court of Directors,
VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager, Hongkong, February 16, 1860.
#
its divisions, streets, and places,
a
In the introductory chapter the notic
of the Treaty Ports of Japau will be found
and limite, which will be found particularly For Manila Por Marques de la Victoria, interesting as throwing a considerable light at 8 a.m., To-morrow, the 3rd inst.. on a part of the world so long entirely, and
For Shanghai. Per Messageries Impe- honesty of purpose makes him a weight succinct history of that Empire, together Hales steamer Phase, at il a.m., To-mor which well-nigh exhausts his voluntary with remarks on its government, geography, row the 3rd Int
supporter. Such we can only pres to be the cause of the singular course pursued by Sir R. Alcook. A ye since he cheerfully patted the Burlingame mission on the back and wished it God Speed in the interests of progress and civilization. Mr Burlingame makes thes two words his texts to the Courts of Europe, and one of his countrymen enthusiastic and sanguine, believing in the bona fidea of Mr Burlingame's assu rances on behalf of China, naively pata them to the test by a perfectly justifiable enquiry as to when the telegraphic con cession he had been so long waiting for
For Bangkok,-Per Magdalena, To-mor still comparatively, unknown to Europeaners, the 3rd Inst., at 4 p...
The descriptions of Nagasaki, Yodo, Yo- ANTED, by a European, an engage kolama, and the other Treaty Ports of meut for two or three years; is well Japan, are as claborate and entertaining as ap in Boiler-making, Iron Ship Buildings those of the Chinese ports. A copione in- Ships Smith work. &o. Can muke his own Drawings and Estimates. Three years ex and a useful appendix catalning many character from one of the principal Firms hints and much appropriate advice to tra in China; will be disengaged in a few weeks, vellers and others, is also included in the
volume. The entire work affords Address-B. M.," STAG HOTEL
amount of information, pleasantly written, Hongkong, March 5, 1889,
and we doubt not will be perosed with interest by many who will never visit the Eastern sen
aprio
HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER
-OF COMMERCE
THE Fortnightly Market Circulars pub-|
Habed by the CHAMBER, will in future be deliverable from the Office of the Under- signed froni 10 AM of the morning preced- ing the steamer's departure. The Circulars are at the disposal of non-Members, on sp plication to the Secretary, who will furnish particulars of cost, &c.
J W. WOOD, Secretary.
Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 2, 1860.
8B Firm of Messrs. GIBR, LIVIKORTON & Co., of Hougkong, is instructed to ertain the where bouts of DON RAFAEL YDEGOBAS, 18 years of age, native of Gu touala, in Central America, to impart to hins & matter in which he is concerned. He is therefore requested to apply to the abure.
Hongkong, February 5, 1860.
LATEST SHIPPING,
ARRIVALS.
rast
471, R. Mata, Amoy, larch 31, Ballast
April 2, Fay Bentos, Salvadorian bar, J. J. dos REMEDIC & Co.
April 1, Weymouth Castle, Brit. abip, 699, Nicoles, Shanghai, Mar. 29-BIRLEY & 00.
QUOTATIONS
OPIUM-Patna, New, $825
HONGKONG, 2nd April 1869.
Old,
1961 Banarsa, Now, 600
Old, 630
Molwe,
870
Persian,
500
COTTON
BOMBAY,
CALOUTTA,
SHANGHAE,
Exchange.
18 a 22 16 a 201
is going to be granted. We should naturally have anticipated that a polite reply to the effoot that the progressive scheme" was not quite in order-that the Chinese were most anxious and willing, etc., etc., etc., would have been returned. But what do we find - Bar Silver, 17 dwts. B., "Shanghas, 3 days' sight, Bank, 215, 744 British authority in China to H.
statement emanating from the highest
Bank, 6 months' sight, Credits, 6
4/64 461
On Calcutta, 3 days' right, Ra. 222 223 Bombay, 3 daya' sight, Rs. 222 223
Mexicans, Sycee,
Gold Leaf, ...
barque, 373,
Gold Bar, 98 touch, .... April 2, Ingeburu, N.
English Sovereigns, Fries, Bangkok, March 12, 8,000 picals Australian Sovereigns, Rice- PUBTAU.
Discount,
CLEARED.
Sterlingshire, for Zubu, United Service, for Shanghai. Lorelei, for Whoopen. Uranus, for Yokohama, Magdalena, for Bangkuk.
... 10
6471
al
... 23.65 & 75 ... 28.80 a 70 ... 4.82
4.02
.:
9.à 10 H. & W.poa Dock, Old, 18 p. o. diact.
Do. Do. New,.....20 p. c.,
H. & 3. Bank Shares, Old,...27 p. c. prem:
Do. do. Now, 145. Union Dook...
30 p. e. dis.
Temperature. Boxoxone, 2nd April, 1869. (Taken at Messrs Falconer & Co.'s Premises, Queen's Road.) THERMOMETER, They,
Wety. 4P.M. Dry
5-t-m.
CARQUES: Cargo ex S. S. Hoogly. For Hongkong
82
Do Do.
60
60
"STAG HOTEL."
36 chests Benares Opium. 40 chels Patna
Do
For Shanghai--
EDMUND R. HOLMES,
75 cheats Benarés 190 cheats
Patna
Self-registered Maximum,
Do BAROMETER," Du
Wot,...
07
66
Min. over night,
61
"
Queen's Rond, Hongkong.
Consul at Shanghai in which all the Envoy's high-flown speeches are emphati cally repudiated. We quoto a large portion in full as it is a document which possesses an historic interest for residents in China
The effect of all the argumenis adduced and the constant representations mede, of the advantages to be derived from Haile roads and Telegraphs, has not been such as to encourage any sanguine hopes of progress- in this, or any other, direction.
*** You may inform Dr Macgowan that, of the desire for prurope, and which the Chinese Mission, now in
Dr Macgowan's contes men was an arde and general with the rulera in Chius, there st To evidence here. If
are-balll
hopes any
upon its existence, therefore, I fear there nothing but disappointment in store for
those who indulge in them. Projectors
જે રો
Telegraphic lines, Railroads, and other 30.164 plans for the sudden development of the 99,085 resources of this country, are but loving
No. 1816
their time, wh shots no disposit jects. 3 think who are 20 occu
the truth, than
and expectation far in the distan
It seems to be
hitherto made as were dictated
in accordance w
those of the oth
revision at pre take place und stances. Nothin in, which is di views of their Foreign Powers dannot be mad themselves and
R
wiya
lines, or, the wo merch
ence of exterritorial pri certain they wil argument and
what d from the ampl of coercion ? the refusal to li
*.
demands for ind belli." * ratio of Govern cerned, the Uni be no party a **additional art they coutsin. the present aspe any hopes of m polioy or disposi ment in fegard similar innovati and habits.
We have qu both for the
adfords as regar of the "missio
because it clea which the late the Foreign Off to be pursued i Sir Rutherford ing the mission conclusions to has turned his belofs and acti by whom it is i incline to the case two profe thoroughly take but much more satisfaction to r
by their extre deceiver, who w tools. As thi $80,000 per an to pay for the
mission?
The application Crown for leav judgment on Ch v. Saint, was Justice. It is if it chooses, Council for spec
a report of the The proceedings which Mr Pol prevent our doi
what we yentur scene in the I except so far as Regina Sain early occasion to Q.C., on the displayed in con
A CORONER'S Ind noon upon the b be the mate of th body having be The inquest was
RIFLE
Subjoined are Ride-Match shot
won by Mr King very good. Very
400 yards, but on
ing across the 600
left, very poor sh
distance:
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Wa
Loug Bafield
A. Armistead
Do,
A.
Morris
Do.
Snider
Short Enfield
Short Enfield
C. D. Bottomisy
CMOON
DCON
10OW CONCOFN
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