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CHINA

MAIL.

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

VOL. XXV. No. 1858

AGENTS FOR THE OHINA MAIL, LONDON F. AUGAR, 11, Clement's Lanej.

Lombard Street, GEORGE STISET, 201 Cornhill, Goxpos & Gorca, 121, Hol born Hill, E.C. BATES HENDY & CO.,

Old Jewry, B.C

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND. Gordus ortiqóns t bojang and Sydneya

NHANCISCO and American

WHITE & BATER, Sas

Daown & fo

Manila, C. KakUTE ECO

Arrivals

May 19, Cintra, Portuguese barque, 252 Favacho, Singapore, April 18 Gener). ---- ROZARIO & Co.

Departures,

May 20, Clan Alpine, for S'pore & O'cutta 20, Arrutom dptar, for S'pore &C'ta, 21, Douglas, for Hast Coast. 20, Canges, for Shangbai.

20, Candace, for Tientsia.

20, Georg, for. Whampoa

Passengers.

ARRIVED. For Citra, Mr A. d'Alusi-

Shipping Beports.

The Portugueso barque Cintra, Captain Favacio, from Singapore, reports fine wea ther and variable winds, till arrival in port. On 17th May, at 8 p.m., in lat. 16.30 N., long. 114.30 E., spoke the British barque

A TAĦAT-R

New Advertisements.

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TEMENT CONTRACT,

BALLD TENDERS ( Duplicate) 12 marked "Tenders for part of Walls, Loft Flank of

Kelleja Island,

Blay 1800, persons, desiroks of con-

tracting for the saui work.

Fan, Specification, Bill of Quantities, Terms and Conditions of Dontract can be deon, and all further information obtained the Commanding Royal ADAM dolfissarint Buildings, Queen's

Road, between the hours of 10 A.M. Bud 3: P. daily (Sunday excepted.)

No Tender will be recognized unless the party making it shall previously register his name in the Royal Engineer Uleo, where proper forms for Tendering upon Thay

be obtained.

will be made periodically as the Payment work progresses, in the current dollars of Hongkong, under the terms and conditions of Contract before referred to.

Two Sureties will be required for the due and proper fulfilment of any Contract which may be entered into.

The right of rejecting the whole or any part of the Tenders is reserved.

C. F. POTGIETER, Asst. Comy. Genl. Controller's Office, Commissariat,

Hongkong, May 17, 1869. my31

FOR SALE.

T the Victoria Foundry, The Manches- ter Patent Powerful Hand. FIRE

Nik, from Hougkong bound to BorneoPUMP, with 20 feet of HOSE; will throw 2 days out.

Entertainments.

THE AMATEURS 76th (Stirlingshire) Regiment being unable to perform at the Garrison Theatre for some time, through

the water 46 feet higli, cau be kept in the Bed-zoom, Parlour or any other part, ready for immediate use.

Hongkong, May 18, 1869.

FOR SALE. PRICE: $1100.

HONGKONG, THURSDAY, 20TH MAY, 1869.

New Advertisements. FAWCETT & Co., CHIP CHANDLERS GENERAL

STOREKEEPERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, SAIL MAKERS,

AND,

COMMISSION, AGENTS, Wyndham Street, Hongkong. Hongkong, April 1, 1869..

For

WANTED TO CHARTER

& Manth for Honaung particulars, apply to

WAHEE, SMITH & Co. Hongkong, May 13, 1869,

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NOTICE

Now Advertisements,

HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER

OF COMMERCÈS.

VER Fortnightly Market Ciroulars pab- THE

fished by the CHAMBER, will in future by deliverable from the Office of the Under- signed from 19.M. of the morning précéd

日九初月四年已已治同

Anetions,

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE

LANE CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction in their Sales Rooms, Queen's Road, on

FRIDAY,

the 21st Inst, at Noon,-

ing the steaner's departure. The Circulars Bagatelle Tables, Cotton Socks Stock- an at the disposal of non-embers, on apings and Undershirts, Table Covers, Tall plation to the Secretary, who will furnish Felt Hats, Wire Diah Covera, Writing particulars of cost, dá

Cab Chambers, Hongkong, March 2, 1869.

NOTICE

THE UNION DOCK COMPANY OF HONGKONG & WHAMPOA LIMITED

PORN

HF Undersigned, in the name of the proprietor, bega leave to inform for oign communities in Chins that, having aa- sumed the business and acquired the "goodR ROKERT S. WALKER has this day will of the late ORIENTAL HOLES," he is been appointed Secretary to the Con- now prepared to offer to Jadios, Gentlemen gaay, and Mr Joan Inquis, the present and families, visiting this port, on his newly- Acting Secretary, resumes his functious as opened promises, entitled "CANTON BU-Managing Engineer for the Company. TEL AND BAKERY first rate accommoda By order of the Board of Directors, tion, a superior table, as well as excellent

JORN INGLIS, Wines and Spirits. Due regard having alen

Acting Secretary. been paid to selection of intelligent and atten Hongkong, March 3, 1869. tive domestics, the proprietor is assured, that visitors will be wanting in no comfort they can possibly desire.

A Bakery being attached to the entah lishment, Bread and Biscuits, made of the finest American floor, are constantly on band.

A Billiard Saloon, with a magnificent table, by Messrs Shearwood & Co., Cal- cutts, will be also opened on the promises. Ice ortams of all descriptions can he had ensuing summer. on application, during the evenings of the

F. XAVIER,

Manager.

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Canton, May 11, 1869.

CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY..

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J.

B. BUTCHER bega respectfully to inform the Inhabitauita of Hongkong, that he has just received a larger consign-

some malicious person or paraons breaking DICTIONNAIRE JAPONAIS FRAN- ment of

into the Building and destroying the whole of the Scenery, Seats, &c., &c., beg to an- nounce that they will perform at the Lusi. TANO TERATEE, FILIS EVENING, the 20th. May, 1800, assisted by MARIAN HAUTENT

aud Mars W. H. WA

WALLETT when they trust He may be kindly-supported by the

PROGRAMME,

CAIS

Published by Léon Pagés.

Paris, 1868.

J. DE SOUZA, Hollywood Roud.

Apply to

Hongkong, May 15, 1869.

Kas peaga mariephony

The much admired Drama (in two acts), ENTITLED TIME TRIES ALL!" Songs by W

GREEN

To conclude with the Languable Farce "MY WIFE'S OUT."

Comic

The Baul of the Regiment will perform during the Evening's Entertainment appro- priate Music, including the Popular Fantasia An Evening about Town." which includes some of the most favorite Airs of the day.

ADMISSION,

Boxes to hold six,........i

Single Ticket..........

fing

CARRIAGE MATERIALS, PAINTS, VARNISH, &c.

than has ever been introduced into Hong- kung. He is now prepared to build to order, or repair Carriages of any description, jun15 on very low terms, having received cloth, leather paint yarnish and overy, enler requisite, especially

FROM LONDON. THE BRITISH SHIP "OURIER," PH. OSMONT, MASTER.

CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, LACE,

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- Amongst other things, he has also receiv nanned Vessel are requested to send ined a complete set of Saddler's Tools, so their Billa of

f Lading to the Undersigned for that any repairs to Sadulles, Harness, C., countersignature, and to take inunediate can be executed here equal to what they delivery of thoir Goods.

could be at hours.

vessel will be lauded and stored at Con- Any Cargo impeding the discharge of the sigures risk and expenas.

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, May 15, 1869.

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$10.

......$ 2.

EX "COURIER" FROM LONDON.

Just Arrived. --

Tickets to be had of Messrs LANE, CRAW-100 Des each 1 dozen Dutch

FORD & Co., (where plan of the Theatro

may be seen) the BONGKONG HOTEL, the

EIDAM CHEESE Cheddar CHEESE in tins, from

HOTEL D'EUROPE, the LUSITANO CLUE, Crosse & Blackwell.

and Officers, Mess 75th Regiment, Murray Barracks,

Doors open at 8.30 p.m. Performanc

to commence precisely at 9 p.m.

WM. RUBERTSON,

Chr. Sergh. Toth, President, Ainateur Club, my21

Hongkong, May 17, 1860.

New Advertisements. HOTEL DE FRANCE,

Á CANTON.

Service confortable, prix montérés 20 Mai, 1869.

STEAM TO SHANGHAL

THE P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Steam-slip

*** MALACO”

will leave for the above place at Noon, on

TUESDAY, the 25th instant.

W. MACAULAY,

superintendent,

Hongkong, May 20, 1860.

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TWO DWELLING HOUSES, one con- taining six, the other tive ROOMS, being required for immediate occupation.

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Also, Finest Gruyere CHEESE.

G. DUROST & Co. Hongkong, May 15, 1869. jun15

NOTICE

HE DIRECTORS OF THE HONG- KONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COM. PANY LIMITED, beg to call the attention of Shareholders who have not paid the

CALLS de a thoir Shares, to the follow-

Also,

A HORSE SHOEING FORGE, The work done by a first class Ruropean Shoc ing-Smith.

TERMS STRICTLY MODERATĖ, BUTCHER'S LIVERY.STABLES,

AND

CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY, Beur of Murray Barracks, Hongkong.

All orders promptly executed, under the personal superintenience of J. B. Bez

He will ho happy to call at the residence of any one requiring his services.

Hongkong, May 1, 1869,

CHER.

FESEFELD & Co.,

AUCTIONEERS

·COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

AND

GENERAL AGENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD.

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Next Door to HONGKONG DISPENSARY."

Hongkong, May 1, 1869,

NOTICE OF REMOVAL

augl

ing Clausea in the Articles of Association.

Clanse 155. After seven days' nopy Community of Hongkong, that he HE Undersigned bags to inform the ment of a call in respect of any Share, notice of the Call shall be repeated, and has REMOVED his Horse Shocing Forge, after seven days, further non-payment there from rear of MUERAY BARRACKS to his New

, the Board may sue the defaulting Share-Premises in Duddell Street. holder for the amount unpaid, with not

MESSRS. KOSS & Co.

Deak

Shary Honma Gin, Old Toni, Claret and Cherry Cordial

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Shipping

STEAM TO

SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHÓW.

EP 0.9. N. Co.'s S. S

A

“PORMOSA,”

will have quick despatch for the sboys porta,

W. MACAUTELY,

Super

Hongkong, May 15, 1869.

Captain

imundiata despatch for the For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. - Hongkong, May 19, 1869.

An assortment of Japanese Lacquered above porta. Cabinets Tables, Glove Boxes, Paper Boxes, Embroidered Screens, Fans,

Eto,

Etc.,

10 tons -inch Sheet Iron.

In perfect order.)

Etc.

1 Howler's Double Acting FORCE-

PUMP, suitable for a Water-Boat, with lengths Hose and Couplings complete.

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And,

(On account of the concerned,)

50 cases Marcobruner, 14 cases Port, 100 cases Californian Wine, 24 cases Sherry.

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

to inform the public of Hongkong All lots with all faults and errors of de that they had established themselvescription at purchaser's risk on the fall

TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS. of the hammer.

cu the promises hitherto occupied by Meswara LDAGE, GELEE & Co.

Hongkong, May 18, 1869,

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PUBLIC AUCTION,

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Having escured the services of an expe- rienced European Cutter, and also having ORRIS & Co. have received instruc received per late arrivale a very superiortions to sell by Public Auction, on stock of NEW GOODS, of the latest pat

TUESDAY, feris, they are prepared to meet all the re- 26th May, 1860, at their Sale Rooms, at quirements of the present season.

band.

large stock of Ready-made CLOTH 4.o'clock r.., (niless previously dispos ING of the latest Fashidns, always on fed of by private sale),

KOSS & Co., Queen's Road Control Hongkong, February by 1809.

FRICKEL & Co SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS,

GENERAL STOREKEEPERS,

ANI Commission AGENTS, Queen's Road, HONGKỎNG,

ANDREW MILLAE.

HOUSE SHIPS STEAM-BOAT FLUMBER COPPERSMITH & BRASSFOUNDER

No. 1, Queen's Road East and Nullah Lane. Hongkong, October 28, 1868.

DOARD and RESIDENCE at No. 5, BONHAM ROAD, W. Good Accommo dation.

Apply at THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY. Hongkong, January 29)-1869. ---- tu

GEORGE GLASSE,

{ FIVE, YRAKS MANAGER TO KINGSFORD & Co., PICCADILLY LONDON, AND 28, PLACE VENDOME, PARIS) ENGLISH AND FOREIGN CHEMIST

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

HONGKONA,

SHIPS' MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED & REFITTED. Hongkong, May 1, 1807.

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Auctions.

GENERAL WEEKLY SÅLE

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell

by Public Auction, ou

FRIDAY,

exceeding Twelve Dollars per cont. per their Patronage, may rely on their Horsor

Gentlemen who may favour him with the 28th inst; at Noon, on their Praga

Premises annum interest thereon, from the day ap-being shod under his strict surveillance. 36-pounder superior: Cast Iron Rifled pointed

uted for payment thereof.

THOMAS E. HAWKINS, Cannons, 24 inch bore, mounted on Tim- Late Farrier Major, Bengalber with Mule Carriage, Wheels and

Horse Artillery.

Shafts, complete for mountain sorvics. Hongkong, May 1, 1869.

19-inch Blakeley's Patent Steel Ri. and Rings and Cast Iron Jacket, weight fled Cannon, with Krupp's Steel Tube

Clause 157-After Forty-two days' non- of a Call in respect of any Share, payment the Board, with the sanction of a General Mesting, may declare the Share forfeited for the benent of the Company.

By order of the Board,"

OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

G. N. MINTO,

Secretary Hongkong, May 15, 1868,

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NOTICE

T

HE Occidental Hotel having been re

cently improved and refurnished, is HE Undersigned ruturna thanks for now in complete order in all its appoint

past favors, and would remind the ments.

Tenders will be received at this Office until I MONDAY NEXT, at Nou, front persons Gentlemen of Hongkong, that the Most willing to let suitable Houses,

Agreeable Heslub-inspiring treats obtain Travellers will find the Accommodations Then Houses must be in good repair, ably, can be bad at the HONGKONG of this well known Hotel equal to those of properly drained and sufficiently supplied BOTEL HAIR-DRESSING SALOON. the best Hotels of the Eastern States and with Water.

Constant-moving PUNKAH and Shower of Europe.

Hongkong, April 13, 1869.

The Reut at per month to bo stated ex- FORANT ODOUR, which render the Body clusive of rates or taxes, houses hired for Cool and Comfortable.

the public service being exempt from them. Conditions of Lease and any further in- formation required may be obtained on

application at this Office.

C. F. POTGIETER, Aset. Comp. Gent.

Controller's Office, Commisariat,

Hougkong, May 19, 1860.

NOTICE

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W. P. MOORE, Tonsorial Artist.

Jullš Hongkong, May 16, 1880.

TO LET.

BELLE VUE. PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Hollywood Road, No. 8.

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Board and Lodging. $60 per Month.

$40 CHARLES SEABURG,

Proprietor. Hongkong, April 23, 1869.

ONE ROOM, furnished or unfurnished, Board only,

situated on a First Story, Wyndhaa Street, near to the American Consulate, having a Veraudah and all the view of the Harbour.

Apply to A. X., care of the Office of

SELLING OFF GREAT BARGAINS!! THE Undersigned will continus to dis- this paper.

Pose of their STOCK AT COST PRICE until the 31ST INGT, when their

Hongkong, May 12, 1869.

Store will positively be closed and the ReWANTED to BUY, 4 SHARES in the

maining Goods sold at Public duction on

the 16TH JUNE NEXT.

THOS, BUNT & Co..

- Hưngkong, May 17, 18EN

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HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE CON- PANY State price and all particulars.

Address "A" care of China Mai! Offle Hongkong, April 24, 1869,

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SAIL MAKING!! VILLIAM DOLAN having returned to Y. Hongkong, has resumed his business of SAIL MAKING in all its branches, at his patronage of the Public. old place in Duddell Street, and solicits the

He has ou band & fine assortment of 8 sud 10 ounce RAVEN'S DUCK suitable for Float Sails or Awnings.

Hongkong, April 29, 1859.

9 tons à cwt.

13-inch Rifled Steel Cannon, weight 2 cwts. 22 lbs.

8 24-inch Rifled Cast Iron Pheenix Cannons, weight 7 cwt

223-inch Steel Mounted Guns, vented and sighted, weight 3 cwt. 2 qis. 25 lbs. 12-inch Bore Rifled Steel Cannon, finished for 1862 Exhibition, weight i ewt. O qrs. 12 lbs.

FOR MANILA..

The steamer

PUNG SHURY," rexposted here on SATUR- DAY, the 22nd inst., from Auny, will have immediate despatch, for the above port..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AUGUSTINĚ HEARD &-00. Hongkong, May 19, 1869.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

The Corapauy's stacier PHARE

Captain HINSTIN, will be despatched for Shanghai,

shortly after the arrival of the next Franch Mul

C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent.

Hongkong, May 17, 1860.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MA- RITIMES DES MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

The Company's stetner

"DUPLEIX,"

That valuable Property in Wellington Street, registeled in the Land Office as Section 4 of Inland Lot No. 31, toge- ther with the commodious Office and Dwelling House erected thereon and lutely in the occupation of Messrs BRAN- shortly after the arrival of the next Frenchi ĐẠO Co

TERMS OF SALE---One half cash upon. fall of the banner in Mexican dollars weighed at 7.1.7., tho remainder on com- pletion of the transfer, all expenses of which to be paid by the purchaser; or the purchase money nay remain on Mortgage at a low rate of interest

For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers.

Hongkong, May 7, 1869.

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Banks.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

Mail,

Captain Nos, will be dis patched for Yokohama (direct)

C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent.

Hongkong, May 17, 1889.

port.

FOR YOKOHAMA. The steam-slip

"SHAFTESBURY.

Captain AITKEN, will meet with quick despatch for the above

For Freight or Passage, apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, May 18, 1860,

FOR LONDON,

The U. S. S. Coy's Str.

ACHILLES," RESELL Blaster, will be despatched from Foochoo for the above port soon. after the opening of the Tea Market, cal- ling at Hongkong, if aufficient inducerent

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 adfers. dates following, viz :—

On 1st July, 1869, $25 1st July, 1870, 23 1st Jan, 1872, 26 fat Jan, 1873,

Sharebeldera electing to

$100 Pay

the whole or any portion of the above Calls by antici: pation will receive interest at the rate of

5

i per cent. per annum, payable half-yearly, until the respective dates at which the Calls shall fall due, and receipts for sch payments will be issued at the Head Office and Branobes.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

VICTOR KRESSER,

"Chief Manager," Hongkong, March 2, 1869, HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.

COURT OF DIRECTORE. Chairman-Geo. F. HEARD, Esq. Deputy Chairman-Sonia MENEE, Esq.

WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNCANSOS, GEORGA J. HELLANO, Hen, J. B. TAYLOR

Esq.

A. JUOST, Esq.

W. H. FORBES, Esq. RICHARD S. D. SA8300N, EBEB

Esq

And,

Esq.

E. R. BELILAS, Esių,

Managers.

ROWETT,

Hongkong,. VICTOR KRESSRA, Esq.

Chief Manager. Shanghee, DAVID MACLEAN, ESO, LONDON, BANERS.-London and County

1 Broadwell's Patent Breech Loading Bank. 24-inch Rifled Steel Cannon, with fold- ing breech, eccentric locking lever, eh, vented and sighted, weight 7 cut, 3 qrs.

3 3-inch Rided Cast Iron Cannona.

HONGKONG... INTEREST ALLOWED

ON Current Deposit accounts at the rate

of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily

3 Blakeley's Patent 18-pounder Ri-balance. fied Steel Cannons with Steel Jucket etc. weight 6 owe O qrs, 6 lba,

1 Blakeley's Patent 20-pounder Cast Iron Riffed Cannon, 3 bore, with Steel Jacket, sight etc., and fitted with pres are apparatus for firing under water.

Alo 130 casks Portland CEMENT. TERNS 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 banner.

Hongkong, May 17, -1662. ton28

On Fixed Deposits.-

For 3 mouths, 2 per cent. per autus.

12

4 per cent.

197

F

5 per cent. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description 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.

No, 1, Quern's Road Fox. Hongkong, January 1, 1860.

Offices of the Corporation,

Rato uf Freight as follows:

If the passage is runtle to travesend in

70 days or nuder, £6. per ton 40 ft. 80.

over 80

I

ид

10 £5.

BIRLEY & Co. Hongkong, May, 1869.

O, S. S. Co.'s Steamers. INSURANCE,

required by shippers, at the time of

making freight engagementa, certificate

of Insurance, against Tea or Silk, on first class English Companies, may be obtained from the undersigned, at the following rates: 473. G. per cent. Shanghai and Foochow

to London.

598. d. per cent. Hankow to London: Not cash, including average and cost e stamp.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Shanghai, 27th April, 1869.

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FOR MANILA. The AI-Spanish brig

VILLA DE RIVADARIA,” CASTILLO, Master, will be dia- patched to the above port, un TUESDAY, the 1st of June proximo. For Freigist or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co.

Hongkong, May 19, 1860.

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FOR MANILA, The Spanish brig

"RODRIGO," will be despatched as above on MONDAY, the 7th June next;.

at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, spply to

WAHEE, SMITH & Co. Hongkong, May 18, 1969.

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FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. The Fortuguese ship

b. M. PIA," “of about 14,049 pients, carrying capacity.

d

For Particulars, apply to

LANDSTEIN &Co. Hongkong, May 17, 1860.

FOR FREIGHT OF CHARTER. The A 1 British ship.

"COURIER," PH. OSMONT, Master, of 361 tons Register For particulars, apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co.

Hongkong, May 15, 1879,