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PUBLISHED EVERY EVENING, AND WITH WHICH IS INCORPORATED THE “HONGKONG EVENING MAIL, AND SHIPPING LIST,” VOL. XXV. No. 1865. 號一卅月五年九十六百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHANA MAIL.

LONDON-F. ALGAR, 11 Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Comhill GORDON & GOTCH, 121, Hol born Hill, E.C. BATER HENDY & Co., 4 Oll Jeury, B.C.

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GORDON & GOTH, Mel bourne and Sydney,

SAN FRANCISCO, and American Porta generally WHITE & BAUER, dan #cup hallintas como CHINA-Sutow, Thown & Co. Amoy, GLES & Co. Fooches, Tours &

Manila, C. KaXUTH & Do..

Co. Shanghai, BIELFELD & KELLY.

Arrivals.

May 30, John & Gauline, N. G. barque, 290, Madarue, Swatow, May 27, Ballast BULL PURDON & Co.

May 30, 4. W. Sterena, Amer. barque, 620, Ingraham, Whetipos, May 26, Tea and Mattings.-AUGUSTINE HRABD & Co.

May 30, Mauritius, N. G. barque, 360, Petersen, Newchwang, May 11,

New Advertisements:

NOW READY

(AT THE "HINA MAIL" OFFICE.) PRICE $1.00.

THE

ANGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR

MANUAL

nination of Chiriead Datang daring to Handbook of reference for the deter period from 1860 to 18ti; with comparative Tables of Annual and Mensual Designations, to, &c. Uompiled by WILLIAM FERDE UIOR MAYEES, H.M.OS.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, 31ST MAY, 1869,

New Advertisements.

E. R. HANDLEY, (LATE PATERSON & HANDLEY) House and Ship Plumber Copper Smith, Zinc Worker, and Gas Fittor,

16, Queen's Foud West. Hongkong, May 24, 1869.

MILK MILK MILK

UM TOONG bega zapeo

bega zapectfully to thak

New Advertisements.

NOTICE.

HE Undersigned, in the name of the

proprietor, begs leave to inform for

日十二月四年已已治同

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

DENT & CO'S ESTATE.

eign communities in China that, having as sumed the business and acquired the "good Undersigned has received instrue will" of the late "UBIENTAL HOTEL," he is

tions from the Trustees of DENT & now prepared to offer to badies Gentlemen Co.s Estate, to sell by Fablic Auction, and families, visiting thport, on his newly (if not previously disposed of by private

entitled CANTON. E

opened

BU.

AND rety first rate accommoda- contract), on

the pubho for the liberal patronagint they have extended to him for the last 16

Dugard having alo stable, wi troll as graillent

paid tuselection of intelligent and atten

4 Bakory being attached to the estab lishment, Bread and Biscuits, made of the finest American flour, are constantly un band.

THURSDAY,

15th July 1860, at 3,

Hill, Hongkong,-

The Property at FOOCHOW, known as DENT & Co.'s, consisting of:

-DWELLING HOUSE,

years and to inform them that he has rotre damestics, the proprietor is assured, At the Office of the Trustees, 7, Pedder's cently purchased several first glass Cows that visitors will he wanting in no comfort (making in all 24) and made additions to they can possibly desire, his premises, so that he is enabled to sup- Ply genuine milk in larger quantities then heretofore at moderate prices.

・ ・ 36, SHIP STREET,

Queen's Road East.. Hongkong, May 21, 1869,

CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY,

J.

4

junal

B. BOTOHER begs respectfully to inform the fahabitants of Hongkong,

May 31, Alice, North G. schooner, 300, realers of Chinese teruture The com that he has just received a larger consign-

Sclünk, Macky, Alay 29.

May 31, Elizabeth Cushing, Amur. 988, Celly, Cardiff, Dec. 12, Coals.

ship,

Or

der,

Departures,

May 31, Moonlight, for Bangkok.

31, Nuero Constante, for Cagayan.

New Advertisements. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steam-ship

“KHANG TUNG” Captain PITMAN, will leave for the above ports, on WED.

NESDAY, the 2nd June, at Novu.

For Freight or Passage, apply to.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 31, 1869,

FOR SHANGHAI,

The Steamer

"VENUS,"

Author's

Freface Most persons whose avocations or studies are connected even remotely with Chintes subjects are wont to confess the need of convenient manual of referenca for the pur pose of determining dates according to either the European or the Chinese method of computation and a a system of compari- son for the names attributed to. manitha, and other periods is also frequent desideratum with translators and pilor of the following tables has

thought, acconlingly, that

that their publication in ment of convenient form may prove useful, although much yet remains to be done for the claho.. ration of comparative calendars, ote that should feave nothing to be desired. With the exception of the Cyclical Table of YERTS and the Table of Solar Terms, both of which wore originally compiled by Dr. Morrison, and afterwards republished with improvements in Williams Commercial Guide, from which (with some alteration) they are now copied, the whole of the inat- ter assembled in the following pages is for the first time made accessible to general

reference.

a CARRIAGE MATERIALS, PAINTS,

VARNISH, &c.

Published by C. A. SAINT, China Mail Office, Hongkong

SPANISH CONSULATE, jan2EQUIRED for the Spanish Service

seven firet ulnas arcand Engineers and nine second Engineers. The Government invites those who are capable to be as such for the satisfaction of the service. Who- wishes to engage for 1, 2, or years,

than bas ever been introduced into Hong- kong. He is now prepared to build to order, or repair Carriages of any description, on very low termne, having received cloth, leather, paints, varnish and every other requisits, especially

CARRIAGE TRIMMINGS, LACE, &c., &c.

Amongst other things, he has also receiv ed a complete act of Saddler's Tools, sp that any repairs to Saddles, Harness, &, can be executed horo equal to what they could be at homo.

Also,

The

A HORSE SHOEING FORGE, work done by a first class European Shoe ing-Smith.

TSUNA. STRICTLY MODERATE. BUTCHER'S LIVERY STABLES,

AND

CARRIAGE MANUFACTORY, Hour of Murray Barracks, Hongkong.

all orders promptly excented, under the poreonal. superintendence of J. B. Br

He will be happy to call at the

***CHER.

will be despatched for the with a salary of 1,425 Spanish dollars an alovs Fort at 4 PM., Tundy, and for first class second Engineers residence of any one requiring his services.

1,170 dollars annually to Hongkong May 1800 so that, to

to prove their

MORROW, the 1st June

For Freight or Fusage, upply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.

Hongkong, May 31, 1869, 20

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

The A1 Frouch Barque

"ANGO,"

they

jual must present artificates -

FIERARD, Master, of 522 Tons Register.

For particulars, apply to

P. & P. DERODE FRERES.

Hongkong, May 31, 180.

susuing super.

containing 8 Rooms and Bath Rooms,

OFFICES AND GODOWNS.

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Shipping.

STEAM TO

SWATOW AMOY & FOOCHOW. HEP. & O. Co.'s S. &.

*AZOF;"

will leave for the above plious at Noon, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd prosimo,

W. MACAULAY,

Superintendens.

Hongkong, May 29, 1860.

STEAM TO SHANGHAI HEXO. SAN- On Steamship

jung

will leave for the above place 24 hours after

the arrival of the English Mail.

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent.

Hongkong, May 20, 180.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA (DIRECT).

"SUNDA,"

the arrival of the English A

W, MACAULAY,

Superintendent. Hongkong, Blay 29, 1869.

A Billiard Saloon, with a magnificent table, by Messrs Shears cod & Co., Cal-with Servants' Offices and Stables detach-HEP, & U. 8, F. Co.'s steani-ship. cutta, will be also opened on the premises. ed; the whole surrounded by a Garden.

Ice creams of all descriptions can be had This House is at present let on a shot Will leave for the above plate 24 hours after on application, during the evenings of the Lease.

F. XAVIER,

Marger Cauton, May 11, 1860. juz11

OTEL DE FRANCE,

A CANTON. Service confortable, priz modérés.. 20 Mai, 1800.

BELLE VUE, PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE, Hollywood Road, No. 6.

13

31

Board and Lodging, $60 per Month, Board only,

$40 CHARLES SEABURG,

Proprietor. Hongkong, April 23, 1869.

MORRIS & Co.,

230et

AUCTIONEERS, NEWS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD,

OCCIDENTAL HOTEL W

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

thorized by the Government, to

sen en bakery where they bare

embarked,

Having charge of Engines of more than 300 nominal Steamer or Boats, or at least horse power the second Engineers in 200 horse power Boats for 2 years, for which they must quarantee themselves, and trust to entry This job na repair of the Engines, or they must certify that they have been in net-now in cuplete order in all its appoint

dental Hotel having been re- cently improved and refurnished, is

chant's Serria, or from other Governments.

THE HAVE ments. The Engineers after their arrival horn, will be examined in the work-shop; after wards

they will make an agreement for six NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURSUANT TO THE months, and when they are proved to be

RE BAY & Co.

BANKRUPTCY. ORDINANCE

1864, Sec. 170.

capable enough to carry the job in six months' time, then they can make for longer time in both cases; the Government will

pay the travelling expenses from Hong-

proves that the job.

Travelors will find the Acommodations of this well known Hotel equal to those of the best Hotels of the Eastern States and Europe.

Hougong, April 13, 1809.

oc13

MESSRS. KOSS & Co. EG to inform the publie of louglongi

JOSEPH JOHNSON RAY, lately trading how a that they are capable of undertaking that they hati setablished themselves

as & Storekeeper and Commission Merchant at Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, under the Style or Firm of "RAY

haring on the 28th

th day of

ازمان تام

May instant executed a deed of assignment for the benefit of Ureditors, which can be inspected at the Uffice of a, the Under- aigued, and whereof WILLIAM RUDOLPH LANDSFFIN JOHN FAIRBAIEN, both of Victoria aforesaid, Bleachants, are Trustees, the Creditors of this mail JOSEPH JOAN. SON RAY are hereby required to signify their assent to or dissent fruth suck deed by noties in writing addressed to the Trustees within fourteen days from the date of the insertion of this Notice.

EDMOND SHARP, Solicitor to the mid Trustees..

juus

Bank Buildings, Hongkong, May 2, 1869.

HAMS, CHEESE, AND VILMAN'S

STORES, &c.

Ex" Dougitta Castle," ACEWEN & O, have just landed

from the store vessel--

A choice invoice of Pale and Smoked York HAMS, Prime Cheddar CHEESE, in fins, and Breakfast BAÚDS, in tius.

Also, Crasse and Blackwell's mise PICKLES, Capt.

Hill's Oriental PICKLE,

and a general assortment of the Luest OL

MAN'S STURES for family use.

By Queen's Road,

Hongkong, May 20, 1860.

jun29

ExMary Nicholson" and "Kaiso."

JOSE PERLA,

Cavite, April 17, 1890.

By Translation.

MANUEL DE COLANTE,

Acting Consul for Spain, Hongkong, May 28, 1860. juno

ExMARY NICHOLSON," "ALBERT

VICTOR" and "KAISOW." DASS in 3ds, barrels and kilderkins,

Osler's TABLE and 1 and 2-Light Reading LAMPS.

Charles Dickens' New Edition complete. ICE PLATES. Bear's Smoking TO-

BACCO, Waterproof OVERCHATS, CAPS and |

BOUTS.

Air

CUSHIONS, PILLOWS and Swim ning BELTS: UNDERSHIRTS, PERFUMERY,

MEERSCHAUMS. GLARET, BARSAO, HOCK. bparkling MOSELLE and KRUG,

Christy's

STATIS.. Sunther and Walking Boots. 16-feet Billiard TALE, for Drawing

Room, with Stand &c., complete. MANTEL-PIECES.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, May 25, 1860.

jen

SAIL MAKING!! WILLIAM DOLAN bating returned to

|

TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS. on the premises hitherto occupied by Messrs LADAGE, ELKE & Co.

HONGKONG.

A House containing Offices aud Spacious Tea Room, with fire-proof Go- downs, large Treasury, and Compradore's: Rooms below, Servants' Offices, &o, at- tached.

Three large Godowns, A, B, and C, as per plan, adjoining the above.

This property has water frontage, is situated in the most eligible portion of the business quarter of Feochow, and is let on a Repairing Lease for 5 years, commencing from the 1st May 1869, at the annual rental of $4,500,

For further particulars, apply to

FRANK FEREIRA,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 20, 1869.

FOR SINGAPORE. The steaner

"SIR BARTLE FRERE," Capt. THOMPSON, will have quick despatch for the above port. For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SUNS & Co.,

· Agenis.

Hongkong, May 28, 1869.

FOR MANILA, The stormer

FUNG SHUEY," will be leapatched for the aboys port immediately siter the arrival of the French Minil die on 25th july 15 instant.

Backs.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING. CORFORATION.

NOTICE TO SHAREULDERS. ACE is hereby given that the Unpaid Capital of One hundred Dollars per

states following, viz

Share on the 20,000 New Shares of the Corporation's Stock will fall due on the

(Late J. B. Morris, News Agent}

ANTED to BUY, 4 SOARES in the HONGKONG FIRR INSURANCE Com- PANY, State price and all particulars.

Address A," care of China Matt Office, Hongkong, April 26, 1869.

·TO LET.

On 1st July, JB09, $25

1st July, 1870, let Jan, 1872,

25

1st Jan, 1873, 25

$100 Shareholders electing to pay the whole

or any portion of the above Calls by antici

(E ROOM, furnished or unfurnished,pation will receive interest of the rate of

situated in a First Story, Wyndham Street, near to the American Consulate, having a Verandah and all the view of the Harbour

Apply to A. X.," care of the Office of this paper.

Hongkong, May 13, 1869.

FESEFELD & Co., AUCTIONEERS,

COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

AND

GENERAL AGENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD.

Having secured the services of an expe- rieuced European Cutter, and also having received per late arrivals a very supation Next Door to HONGKONG DISPENSARY."

stock of NEW GOODS, of the latest pat- terus, they are prepared to most all the re- quirements of the present season.

A large stock of Ready-Mads CLOTH ING, of the Intest Fashious, always on hand.

KOSS & On., Queen's Road Centrol, Hongkong, February 5, 1869,

NOTICE.

THE DIRECTORS OF THE HONG.

KONG & WHAMPOA DOCK COM. PANY LIMITED, beg to call the attention of Shareholders who have not paid the OALLS due on their Sharee, to the follow ing Clauses in the articles of Assosiation.

Clause 153-After seven days' non-pay-

call ment of

the set of any Shar notice of the what was be repeated, and

sha be after sever

Bevun days, roon-payment there- of, the Board

the defaulting Share- holder for the amount upaid, with not exceeding Twelve Dollars per cent. per annum interest thereon, from the day ap pointed for payment thereof.

may and

Hongkong, May 1, 1869.

GEORGE GLASSE,

aug1

(FIVE YEARS MANAGER TO - KINGSFORD & Co., TICCADILLY LONDON, AND 28, PLACE VENDOME, PARIS) ENGLISH AND FOREIGN CHEMIST

Clatise 15-After Forty-two daya' non payment of a Call in reapest of any Share, the Board, with the sanction of a General On Bleeting, may declare the Share forfeited

By order of the Board,

G. Ń. MINTO,

Secretary, Hongkong, May 16, 1869, junto

HUBBUCK'S PAINTS, OIL, and TUR-W Horgkung, bas resumed his business for the benefit of the Company,

PENTINE

Berg's ALE, in Quarts and Pints.

of SAIL MAKING in all its branches, at his Gaintesa's STOUT, in Quarts and Pints.ok place in Daddell Street, and solicits the

CLAKET, VERMOUTH, SHERRY.

To arrive per

"Chuan:"

Bresa ALE, in Kilderking.

"J

MADEWEN & Co.

jun29

Hongkong, May 29, 1848.

"OUR LIFE IN JAPAN."

patronage of the Public.

He has on hand a fire assortment of 8 and l vance RAVEN'S DUCK suitable for Boat Sails or Awnings,

Hongkong, April 29, 1800.

NOTICE,

Bientemats Jeruses and EIMHIRST, HE Entraigned begs to inform his

H.AL, 9th Regiment.*.

LANE, OKAWFORD & Co.

juu8

Hongkong, May 24, 1860.

L.

FRICKEL & Co SP-ANDLES, SAILMAKERS,

GENERAL STORLEEPERS,

COMMISSION AGENTS, Queen's Road. HONGKONG, "

AND

Patrons, that bis GALLERY will be Clored on the 1st of June for taking Card Photographs, consequent on bis Removal to the New Establishment, ou the corner of Wyndham and Wellington Streets, opposite ATIE, Tailor.

Ordinary business will be band acted dur ing the month of June, in the prescut Es- tablishment.

W: F. FLOYD, Hongkong, May 24, 1809

jun24

ANDREW

MILLAR,

HOUSE SHIP & STEAM-BOAT PLUMBER COPPERSMITH & BRASSFOUNDER

No. 1, Queen's Road East and Nullah Lane.

Hongkong, October 28, 1868.

F. A. WHEELER, HAIR CUTTER & HAIR DRESSER, 26, Queen's Road, (Opposite LANE & CHAWFORD'S.) Hongkong, March 19, 1860,

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

... HONGKONG, SHIPS' MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED & REFITTED. Hongkong, May 1, 1867.

Auct..us.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

per cent per annum, payable half-yearly, until the respective detes at which the Calls shall fall due, and receipts for such payoients will be issued at the Head Office and Branches.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

VICTOR KRESSEL,

Clarf Manager. Hongkong, March 2, 1800,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS.

COUNT OF DIRECTORE, Chairman-Gro. F. HEARD, Eaq. Deputy Chairman-JULIUS MENKE. Raq GEORGE J. HELLAND, Hon. J. B. TAYLOR.

Esq.

A. JOOST, F3. WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNCANSON,

Esq.

W. H. FORBEK, Esq. RICHSSO- S. D. SASSOON, Esú Esq.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ACOUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, May 22, 1669.

FOR LONDON.

The U. & S. Coy's Str.

ACHILLES," HussELL, Master, will be despatched from Forchow for the abura port soon. after the opening of the Tea Market, cal- ling at Rougheng, if sufficient inducement offers,

Kate of Frught as follows:

If the passage is made to Gravesend in

10 days or unter, £6. G per ton 40 ft.

31

SU over S0

£5.

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, May 6, 1869.

0. S. S. Co.'s Steamers.

INSURANCE.

Freired by shippers, at the tinic of making freight cagements, curtificate of leanraner, against Tếu vệ Silk, on first class English Companies, may be obtained from the undersigned, at the following rates: 475. per cent. Shanghai and Foocbow

to Loudon.

8. d. per cent. Hankow to London. Net cash, chuting, average and cost of BLEF

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE. Shanghai, 27th April, 1830.

tf

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The American ship

"AKBAR," CROCKER, Master, will have quick despatch for the above For Freight or Page, apply to

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co. Hongkong, May 29, 1869,

julio

Pust

ROWETT,

Manoyers.

And,

E. R. DELLIS, Esq.

Hongkong,

Shaughan,

VICTOR KRESSEL, Esq. Chief Manager. DAVID MACLEAN, Esq. LONDON BANKERS.-Lendon and County

Bank

HONGKONG,

INTEREST ALZOWRD

Current Deposit Accounts at the rate

.

04

balance.

Auction, as their Sides Rooms, HE Undersigned will sell by Public

WEDNESDAY,

fl

On Fixed Deposita-

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum.

f

4

+

4 per cent,

12

5 per cent.

11

LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

Credita groter on approved Securities,

and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the

2nd June, 1569, at 12 o'clock Noon,-chief Commercial places in Europe, India,

A sell Invoice of Mappin & Webb's CUTLERY, comprising

Sets of Table Cutlery.

Pocket Knives,

Kazors,

Scissors.

Writing Desks.

Cork-screws, etc., etc.

The balance of an Invoice of (ilman's! Stores, viz., Sago, Essence of Beef, Pre served Meats, Preserved Vegetables, Table Salt, Mustard, Capers, Jams as sortel, Uld Toni, Clairt, Gin,

Etc.

Etc., Etc.. TERMS OF SALE-Cash on delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

MORRIS & Co.,

Auctioneers. Hongkong, May 31, 1869,

Jun2

Australia, America, Clink and Japan.

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager. Offices of the Corporation

No, 1, Queen's Road East. Hongkong, January 1, 1869.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL

tí.

E Undersigned begs to inform the bas REMOVED his Horse Shoeing Forge, Community of Hongkong, that he from rear of MURRAY BARRACKS to his New Premises in Duidell Street.

Gentlemen who may favour him with their Patronage, may rely on their Horses being sbod under bis strict surveillance.

THOMAS E HAWKINS, Late Farrier Major, Bengal

Horse Artillery, Hongkong, May 1, 1869.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER

The British barque

EMULATION," FRWARDLE, Muster, of about 650. tons carrying capacity.. Apply to

BOURJAL, BUBENER & Co.

jun2,

Hongkong, May 29, 1860,

FOR BANGKOK.

The British banque

"QUEENSLAND,"

Captain Mexuar, will be de- spatched for the above port

on Tursday, the 1st June. For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co Hongkong, May 28, Jed

part.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The British ship

"MARY,"

2june

Captain Towssex, will have quick despatch for the above

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 27, 1809.

FOR SINGAPORE. The First-eles French brig

** EMMA," Capt. Et, wail have quick des- patch for the above port For Freight or Passage, apply to

FREDERIC DEGENAER.

Hongkong, May 25, 1860.

FOR MANILA, The Spanish barque

"SANTA ANA,” GAVITO, Master, will meet with quick dispatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, upply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, May 24, 1860,