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scell:ncouS.

THE

SE COMMERCIAL"

GUIDE.

LLS WILLIAMS, Lp 2

the "CHINA MAIL" Office,

Hongkong.

PERÝ ŠTO, WITH APPRRDÍKÍNOS

PTH EDITION, 1863, 200

Prics, $5.

ublishing Price, Ten Dollars,

nig is an Abstract of the Con Book

AF, I.—BEC, 1 TO

Treutics with Chinami

with Great Britain,

noso Text of the same

with the United States.

with France.

With Hussia...

entary Treaty with Russia,

PIL-SEC 1 To 5

a of Truite with China,

on Articles of Import.

on Articles of Export.

respecting Trade and Dues,

so Text of the same.

iption of Articles of Import ption of Articles of Export, P. 1880. 1ro 14%

Cominerge with China

of Canton.

of Chauchau or Swatów,

of Kiungebau in Hainan.

of Smey

CHINA

THE

MAIL.

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

Vol. XXV. No. 1854. ĦATAENTA

AGENES FOR THE CHANA MAIL LONDE 2016, 11s toylent & bane,

Bob the BreefTM GEORGE SERVE, 30, Tomnul Harpay & Horch, 121, Hol born Hill, B.CF Bates Hindy & Co, 40ld Jewry, E0 AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW.

ZEALAND GORDON & GOTCH, Mel bourne and Syds

SAN FRANCISCO, and American Porta

genera

CHINA

- WALE & Bauri, San

epartur

24 Lim

of Foochow

24, White 62%

John

of 'aashui and Taiwan in For-

of Ningpo.

of Shanghai

ou the Yangtar and Trade in

Interior,

of Tangchan or Chefoo.

Tintain;

of Newelwang or Yangtz,

y of Hongkong.

y of Mkezu,

12. IV.—SEO. 1 TO 5, Bugledn

Commerce with Japan.

ourse with Japan,

between Great Britain and

open to Foreign Commerce.

aki.

kawa and Balodadi

an,

Britgin

Controller

Coins, Weights and Mea

* Hongkéng, Age 2

B

ican Compact with Lowchew,

KAP. V.—NED, I TO 7.

Weights, &c., in China,

Currency.

se Numerals.

se Commercial Weights,

ares of Capacity.

area of Length.

30 Land Measures,

sa Divisions of Tims.

AP. FIER 1 To 11,

n Moneys, Weights, de,

mene Muneys, de,

of Saigon.

y with Siam, Tariff, &c.,

se Moneye, Weighta, do..

rlands India.

piue Islands,

Directions for Panay I an States Singapore, &c.

ese Moneya, Weights, c.

Presidencica,Bengal, Mu-

3, Bombay.

sh and French Weights, dc.

al States of America.

AP, VII, HEC. 1 rò 6.

n Prices, Echanget, Es..

arison of Prices,

ing to Exchanges.

ing to Time.

arison of Weights, urement of

E. Cargo.

on Operations.

Containing Sailing Direc Coast of China, and for the s; also giving the meaning Words occurring in Charts and tions; and also a Table of Po ses on the Chinese and Japa

in hie Preface says "The

p. VII., for estimating prices, of goods, exchanges, zo. have from those constantly in use foreign merchants in China, lculating the prices of tea in nce have been oopied from the ed tables,

the kind permiss uthor, F. Loureiro, Esq. The f the same obapter on Move

prepared.

by

Hon," has been

and

r the Guide by Patrick B.

of the Commercial Bank of

gkong, who has had much ex- ha exchanges and

movements

e metale in Kastern Asia, endix of Sailing Directione hea ted from theChina Pilot, interruptions, the coasts from Hakodadi are all described in the Chinose coasts, the Direc

ozi improved by the insertion

a characters for the names of

it could be ascertained."

y be sent through any of the

gents, or direct to

CHARLES A, SAINT,

(Lats & Shortreds & Co.). Ofice, Jan, 6, 1868.

A, SAINT has on sale

re BOOKS

& RIFLE PRACTICE, -

the WIMBLEDON RIFL

MEETINGS.)

ONTAINING

LOE BEARERS, PRESIDENT AND

LIAT OF MEMBERA, RULES

CIZATION, Bye-Laws, Instruc» REGISTER KEEPER, AND TAR- TEEK

RICE, 50 cents each

for the waistcoat pockuh -

BELLEVILL

Amori

PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Hollywood Road No. 6

New Advertisements.

NOTICE,

HONGKONG, SATURDAY, 24TH APRIL, 1869–

New Advertisements; MORRIS &

NEWS

RJ DE SOUZA, of DE SOUZA & Co., Printers, finds it necessary to CAB. TION tradesmen and others against giving credit on his account to an individual of the same name who figured as defetidant Burch yesterday in the Summa Jurisdiction

14,1869.

kong

WP MOORE,

A

Repechakz4bugs to inroad trong and the pablie list he has moved Saloon to the Hoom lately compted by UNION Doox Co.'s Office, where he hope for the continuance of the kind patronag that has been given him since the opening of the HoNerone Horas. Having added All Kortment of Furnishing Goodal Pinery to his former Stook, huisper the excellence of his Goods and the med stion of hik: Briods to deserve the age of the Fublic of Hongking f

000

KONG Horz Comer near the

April 13, 1959

ENTAL HOTEL

BANUIBOO

HB Ucidental Hotel having been

bently improved and patrilsbed, in now in domplete order in Aisits appoint

those of best Hotels White Paitari States and

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cola

MESSILS RÖSSLE O Et to inform the

Board and Lodging is $60 per Month JAILORS

Board only

$400

CHARLES SEABURG.

Hongkong April 23, 1889

BARBER & RAZOR SETTER.

30, WELLINGTON STREET..

to inform the Public that be is

terus, they are propare

quirements of the present season.

Hongkong

A large stock of Ready-made CLOTH- Be ready to set Razors, knives and Bois 1NG, of the latest Fashions, always on

hand

sors at the following prices ---

Валого

Pon Knives, Large Scissors, Surall

"

20 & 25 cents.

10 cents.

15

31

10

22

Hair Cutting, Shampooing and Shaving, Hongkong, April 22, 1880.

may6

BO cente.

PORTRAITS.

KORB & Co., Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, February 5, 1869. BONGKONG GENERAL CHAMDER OF COMMERCE,

THE Fortnightly Market Circulars puk- lished by the CHAMBRE, will in futuro be deliverable from the Office of the Under

MR. J. THOMSON begs to intimato that signed from 10 A.a. of the morning preced as bis Rooma are being repairud and ing the steamer's departure, The Circulars improved, they will be closed for Posare at the disposal of non-Members, on ap- traits from this date to May 10th

plication to the Secretary, who will furnish particulars of coat, &c.

J. W. WOOD,

Secretary.

COMMERCIAL BANK BUILDINOS," Hougkong, April 29, 1869.

NOTICE

myil

LJ parties indebted to, and having AL

lains against the Ealaty of the late JONN PATERSON, Plumber, and Coppor smith, Queen's Road West, are requested. to lodge the same with the Undersigned, on or before the 15th May; 1869.

Jay15

WILLIAM SWAN, Brecittor. Hongkong, April 21, 1869, EAST PER

VANS' Shanghai BEER on Draught at

Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 3, 1869.

NOTICE.

THE SHANGHAI NEWSLETTER

NLARGED to double its former size,

AUCTIONEERS

Co

AND COMMISSION AGENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD,

NG BAN Choreog

(Late J. B. Morin, Nowa Agent)

BONGKONG & SHANGHAI, BANK:

NING CORPORATION:

$28 187025

tulan, 1872 in 36.

KRESSER Unit Manager,

Hongkong, March 2 HONOKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

#CORPORATIONING OR

ANOTICE. TO SHAREHOLDSEN.

For

PND declared for the year ending on 31st December

at the

pent per annum,

$50 per paid-up of $120, and pez dhare on which §25 have been paid, is yable on and after MONDA the 22nd stant, at the Officer of the Corporation, Thare Shareholders are

Warranteequested to apply By order of the Court of Directors,

ALIVOVIOTOR, KRESSER,

Chief Manager: Hongkong, February 15, 1880.

NOTICE LAPParsons. Indanted to the Fatate

are requested to make payment, and all Perseus having Claims against the said Estate are notified to sond in their daims to the Undersigned without delay.

JNO. J. FRANCIS,

Solicitor for JOHN D. MACDONALD THOMPSON'

Executor.

ma13 Hongkong, 3rd April, a.d. 1869.

HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS COMPANY LIMITED. OTICE --Un and after the first day of March next, the office of this Cani- pany; situated over the HONGKONG De PENSARY will be olored. Letters can how

ever be left as heretofore 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 Un view at the premies of Mussa. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., Queen's Road.

A. NEWTON, Manager Hongkong, February 16, 1809.

NOTICE

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION, NORRIS & Co have received instruc

tions to sell by Public Auction, on

MONDAY,

26th April 1869, at 12 o'clock Noon,

The whole of the Houselfeld Furniture, No. 129; yudhaur Street, comprising

8三十月三年已已治同

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE.

THE Undersigned has received in.

stractions to sell by Public Auction, at the Residence of D. J. Emssy, Esq.,. aymaster US. N., at the U. S. Naval room, and Bed Depot, Wanchion dia Rosewood Piano- | | |

ctro-Plated W

Public Auction, atu previously disposed of

Property consiste

DWELLING HOTAL

faining & Rooms and

web Servants Odices and the whole surrounde Sins Houenis et on a $150 per

OFFI

A House con Sifacions Tea Roo

doms, large Treasury Booma bélow, Bery taged

Ale

TURE

TUESDAY

Drawing Room Dining Room and L Bed Room Sultés, Dinner and Depert

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

FOR SHANGHAI. The Sicamer

** ERL KING," will have dispatch for the above Part

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, April 23, 1869,

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The steam-slip -- SKIFANG TUNG*

For Freight or Pasanay apply

DOUGLAS LAPRALK & Ca Hongkong, April 21, 1860,

arble-top Tables and Teapors -- Electro Plated Ware Glassware, Flower FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steam-ship

“DOUGLAS,"

Captain Torrin, will have

immediate dispatch, for, ba

For Freight or

of Passage, apply to DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & OS,

Hongkong, April 21, 1809

SMAKAMS OF SALE,Cash before delivery in Alexican Dollars weighed at 7,1 7.

MARMSTRONG, next, or pductioniser":"

Hongkong, April 19, 1869

above Porta

A

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PUBLI

by Pablo Auc

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG,

The West India & Pacifio S.

S. Co.'s Stommer

WENT INDIAN," Captain MIELEE, will have

quick despatch for the above, ports. For Freight or Passage, apply to

the 30th day of April 1869, at Noon on ↑ JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., the Premised, - By order

and gee.

dores 40, at

this property S aber frontage, is situated in the most eligible portion of the business quarter of Foochow, and is let on a Remaining Lease for 5 years, commencing on the 1st May next, at the annual rental of 64,500

For farther articulars, apply at the Office of the Tragtces, No, Pedder's

Hongkong, February 1, 1869

IN PUBLIC AUCTION TO

tions to sell by Public Auction, fat bis Sales Rooms, Commercial Bank

Buildings, on

FRIDAY,

the 30th April, 1869, at 2.30 v.L;-----

An Invoice of really superior Wines, (just handed) comprising:

10 cases each 1 dozen Cliquot's Grand Vin de Champagne.

5 cases each 1 doz Rudesheimer

Hinterhaus.

ruses each 1. doz, Johannisberg

Cabinet.

20 cases each 1 dozen Steinwein"

Boxbentel.

30 cases each 1 doz. F. W. Cosen's

Superior Sherry

Also,

15 cases assorted Liqueurs (very

line) each case contains:

1 bottle caeli, Crôme De Moka. my 18

D' Ananas.

THE UNION DOCK COMPANY OF HONGKONG & WHAMPOA LIMITED

now afforde a better medium of intalen appointed Secretary to the Com- ROBERT S. WALKER has this day ligence from this quarter of the world. It

is published for the transmission of all the pany, and Mr JOHN INGLIS, the present current Mercantile, Political, and General Acting Secretary, resumes his functions as News of China and Japan, by the Pacific Managing Engineer for the Company. By order of the Board of Directors,

JOHN INGLIS, Acting Secretary, Hongkong, March 2, 1869.

BASS'S last OCTOBER BREW, ou Mail Steamers to America and Europe.

Draught at "STAG HOTEL"

Hongkong, April 21, 1809.

FOR SALE. ILLIARD Meersbaum PIPES.

do. Charcoal PIPES.

Briarwood do.

And,

do

Seal Skin Tobacco POUCHES and Cigar CASES.

THOS, HUNT & Co. Hongkong, April 20, 1869.

op

M. A. CORREA, OMMISSION MERCHANT AND

GENERAL AGENT,

*CANTON.

April-1889.

MR.

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R. W. P. FLOYD, Photographer, hega to inforni his Patrons, that his de- parture for Europe is POSTPONED until the arrival of two First Class London Oper store. The businese will be continued as beretoforo,

The Grand Photographio

RAFFLE

will take place os THURSDAY, the 20th April, at 4 p.m.

Hongkong, April 17, 1869.

TO LET

myl

Desirable Granite GODOWN at Wan-

chi, convenient to the Water,

For particulars, apply to

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, April 16, 1869.

TO LET. NO. 3 Pechili Terrace, with immediate Nosession

Apply to LANE, CRAWFORD & Co Hongkong, April 16, 1969.

The Subscription to the News Letter is Two Dollare and a half for annum, for subscribers in Slangbai, and Three Dol lars when mailed.

The authorized Agouts for receiving Ed vertisements and Subscriptions are:-

Mr J. W. SULLIVAN, GU, Sansome Street, San Francisco

London & China Bapress, 9, Cowper's Court, Cornhill, London.

F. A WHEELER, HAIR CUTTER & HAIR DRESSER, 26, Queen's Road, (Opposite LANE & CRAWFORD'S.) Hongkong, March 19, 1869.

tf

More War. : Fong & Co., 32, Burling STAG HOTEL."

Ship, New York.

MORRIS & Co., Hougkong.

Alcasra H. Foast Co., Hund, Shangbai, Shanghai, March 20, 1869.

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THE LONDON & CHINA EXPRESS.

IS

18 published in London for the P. & 0.

Co.'s and Frunch Mails, and contains Summary of Home, Parliamentary, and

Foreign News,

Special Correspondents Letters from

Germany, Holland, &c.

Leading Articles on the principal inte

Tests of China.

Digest of Home Upinione on China Sub

jeets

List of Passengers by the current aud

succeeding Maile

Naval and Military News. Births, Marriages, and Deaths, Commercial, Banking, Share Liats, do, Market Reports, Shipping News, Freights Exchanges, & from London and the Continent, New York, ke. Statistics of Importe sud Exports,

Supplement.

Statement of each Ship's Cargo for China and Japan, and by the P. and O. Mails. SUBSCRIPTION-$12 per Annum With Export Supplement, $14.50. Single Copies, 50 conte

MORRIS & Co., Agents, Queen's Road. Hongkong, March 12, 1859.

.'

*ૐ.

Queen's Road, Hongkong.

EDMUND R, HOLMES,

FAWCETT & Co., SEIF CHANDLERS, GENERAL

STOREKEEPERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BAIL MAKERS, AND, COMMISSION AGENTS, Wyndham Street, Hongkong. Hongkong, April 1, 1860.

NOTICE

"

De Noyau.

De Cacao.

De Vanille.

+

De Créole.

De Gingerabre. De Canello,

Fine Orange.. Mirobolauty. Baame Humain. Curicor..

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

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 28, 1869.

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PUBLIC AUCTION. THE Undersigned has received in structions to sell by Public Auc tion, on

TUESDAY,

the 27th April, 1809, at 11 o'clock A., at the Godowns of Messrs OnQUANT & Co..

For account of the concerned,)

160 bags FLOUR.

"the power"

ped of Mortgago

Morigaongkong, April 17, 1880,

contained

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA-- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

The Company's stearier

Captain HINSTIN; will be des patched for Shanghai, shortly

Hoogkong, April 28, 1869

All that picod or parcel of GROUND, state at Jürdings. Bazar, fugistered in the Lanil Oficeres, Section of Inland Lot No. 509) together with the seved Houses erected thereon, all tenanted.e

TERMS OF Sanz - Onehalf of the after the Arrival of the next french Mail, purchase money to be paid on the fall of

C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent: the hammer, and the balance or comple tion of the deed of transley, this expersoS of which to be paid by the purchaser,

The property to be at the risk of the purchasers from the fall of the hammer.

JM ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 19, 1869,

PUBLIC AUCTION

struotions to sell by Public Auc tion, on

MONDAY,

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the 26th day of April, 1869, (if not pres viously disposed of) at Noon, on the Premises,-

COMPAGNIE DES SERVIORS MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES......

IMPERIALES

EN

The Company's steamer for

LABOURDONK LIS” Capt RAPATED will bo die patched for Yokobama. (direct) after the arrival of the next French

Principal Agent. Hongkong, April 17, 1809.

FOR SHANGHAI, CHEFOO AND TIENTSIN, (Loading at Canton and Hongkong.}

The ateam-8

1-8hip

"BERTHA,"

Capt. Mourey, will have imme-

All the STOCK-IN-TRADE, Good Will, Druge, Medicines, instruments eta,diato despatch for the aborc of the

INTERNATIONAL DISPENSARY. Situate in No. 23, Wellington Streek.

Also,

A Soda Water Machine, in perfect, working order, with Bottles and other Appurtenances

The Dispensary is well stocked with a good assortment of Medicines and Drugs, and offers a favourable opportunity for an investmont to Chemists and Drug- gists.

TEAMS OF SALE--Cash bofore delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

Property to be at the risk of the purchaser from the fall of the hammer, J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 12, 1869..

banks.

porta.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, April 12, 1860.;-

FOR NAGASAKI, BIOCO AND YOKOHAMA The stan-slip

ports.

'FUNIYAMA,"

Capt. A. D. DosDAs, will have Ruediate despatch for the above

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAÏK & Co. Hongkong, April 12, 18+0.

FOR MANILA. The, steamer

ap26 despatch for the above port.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,

SCS60R168 Capital, Five MILLIONS OF DULLARS.

COURT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-Geo. F. HEARD, Esq. Deputy Chairman JULIUS MENA. Fe, Gsonas J. HELLAND, Hon. J. B. TAYLOR.

A. JUOSI, Esq. WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNCANSON,

Esq

W. H. Fonans, Eng. RAUHAND S. D. SADOX, Esq. Esq.

And

E. R. Retos, Esq.

Managers.

Hongkong,..

ROWETT,

VICTOR KRESS28, Esq.

Chief Manager. Shangbao,

DAVID MACLEAN, Esq, LONDON BANKERS.-London and County

Bark

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

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong April 29, 1869,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

structions to sell by Public Auction,

THE

·INTEREST AZZOWED

"FUNG SHUEY." expected from Amoy about the 4th inst, will have immediate

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co. Hougkong, April 16, 1869.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The American barque

"PARSER

340 tons Register, SouLE, Mas ter, having the greater part of her carga engaged, will have quick despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BOSMAN & Co. Hongkong, April 19, 1860.

FOR YOKOHAMA, With Immediate Despatch. The 41 British barque

JANE

tu

RICHARDSON, Master.

For Freight, apply to

SANDER & Co.

Hongkong, April 10, 1200.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The British ship

"JOHN L. DIMMUCK," Captain WINCURLE, will have quiak despatch for the above

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 18, 1869.

port

HONGKONG..

Current Deposit Accounts at the rate

balance.

On Fixed Deposits.

OCUMENTS Translated,. at reasonable Undersigned has received of 1 per cent. per anuum on the daily

Dates, from English, French, Spanish,

Italian, Portuguess or German into Chi nese, or from Chinese into English. Ad dreas,

The China Brail" Office,

* Wyndham Street, Hongkong.

PËR OVERLAND MAIL.

on

MONDAY,

the 26th inst., at 11 o'clock A., at the Godowns of Messrs RAYNAL & Co.,

(For account of the concerned,) Ex Steam-ship File:""

asortment of Black and Colored ISS ROSE has just received & choice G, SILKS, BAREGE, Fancy and Muslio DRESSES.

K., 10 bales, ench 20 pieces, Scarlet

LONG ELLS.

lore or less demaged by sea witer.} Terms of SALE-Cash before delivery RIBBONS, Velvet and Dress TRIM-in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. MINGS in great

WELLINGT

STREET, Opposite the Catholic Chapel, Hongkong, April 9, 1860.

J. M. ARMSTRONG, Auctioneer, Hongkong, April 28, 1869.

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For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,.

4 per cent.,,

6

74 11

12

* 10 6 per cent...

13

patch.

LucAL BILLS DrSCOUNTER, Credits granted on approved Securities,

and every desorption of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation, Hongkong, January 1, 1800.

No, 1, Queen's Road Bast.

if

FOR NEW YORK.

The American baiņus

* W. STEVENS," with load here and Whampoa for New York and have des

Für Freight, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, April 10, 1800,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The American ship

“HELVETIA,”

Capt. BAILEY, will bave quick despatch for the above port.

"KUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, February 20, 1860.

For Freight, apply to

if