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CHINA

MAIL.

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

VOL. XXV, No. 1866 就一月六年九十六百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL,

LONDON-F. ALGAR, 11, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street GEORGE STREET, Cornhill. Gosnur & Goren, 131, Hot born Hill, E.C. BATES HENDY & Co., 4 Old Jewry, 1.0. AUSTRÁLJA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-Gasson & GoriH, Mel bourne and Sydney,

SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports"

generally: WIT &

AUR, San

CHINA-Swatow, Dsows & Co. 4mey,..

GILES & Co. Foathou, ThourPION & Co. Shanghai, BIELPELD & KELLY. Manila, O. Kaut və & Co.

Arrivals

May 81, Condor, from Macao,

May 31, Matader, N. & berge, 802, Th: Kalkloser, Chefoo, May 16, General. -WM. PUSTAV & Co.

June 1, Elvira, N. Germ, barque, 345, L. Alldag Newchwang, May 12, 7,000, pla. Beans. SORELLIAMS & CO.

Jube 1, Singapore, Dutch barque, 503, G. L'L Comturius, Newchwang, May 11, 6,700 piculs Beaus—Wx. Pumilt & Co.

Departures.

Jane 1, Sir J. Jejeebhoy, for Whampoa -

1, Albert Victor, for Saigon,

Shipping Reports,

New Advertisements.

HAMS, CHEESE, AND OILMAN'S STORES, &c.

M

Ex "Douglas Castle," ACEWEN & Co. bave jest landed

from the above vessel-

A choice invoice of Pale and Smoked York HAMS, Prime Cheddar CHEESE, in tins, and Breakfset BACON, in tina."

Also, Crosse and Blackwell's mixed PICKLES, Capt. White's Oriental PICKLE, and a general wenchment of the finest OTT, HAN'S STORES for family the

13, Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 29, 1868.

ExMary Nicholson" and "Kaisows."."" HUBBUCK'S PAINTS, OIL, and TUR

PENTINE.

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Bast's-ALE; in Quarts and Pints Quinness's STOUT, in Quarts and Pints. OLARET, VERMOUTH, SHERRY.

rice per Cha

Bass's ALE, in Kilderkins.

MADEWEN & Co. Hongkong, May 29, 1859,

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HONGKONG, TUESDAY, 1ST JUNE, 1869.

New Advertisements.

Ei "MARY NEHOLSON," "ALBERT „VICTOR", "d'“ KAISOW,” DASS in hhds,, barrela and ki

Osler's TABLE and 1 and 2-light

and kilderkins,

Reading LAMPS.

Charles Dickens New Edition complete. ICE PLATES. Bears Smoking TO.

BACCO.

Waterproof OVERCOATS, CAPS and

BOOTS.

Kew Advertisements.

NOTICE

THE Undersigned, in the name of the eign communities in Chips that, having as prapristor, begs leave to inform for

eued the business and acquired the "good will of the late RENTAL HOTEL now prepared to offer to Ladies, Gentlemen and families, visiting this port, on his newly- opened premises, entitled "CANTON HO TEL

日一十月四年已已治同

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

DENT & CO'S ESTATE

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

STEAM TO SHANGHAI THE P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Steam-ship

OTTAWA" will leave for the above place 24 hours after

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent, Hongkong, May 29, 1869.

THE Undersigned has received instructhe arrival of the English Mail. Tsions from the Trustees of DENT & Co.s Estate, to sell by Public Auction. (if not proviously disposed of by private

“AS CLARIONS, PILLOWS and 101, AND BAKERY first rate accommoda-ountract), on

RE RAY & Co. NOTICE TO CREDITORS PURSUANT TO THE W

BANKRUPTCY ORDINANCE 1864; Szv. 170.

TUSEPH JOHNSON-RAY, lately trading aa a Storekeeper and Commission Merchant at Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, under the Style or Firin of

RAY&Go.," having on the 29th day of May instant executed a deed of Assignment: for the beneft of Creditore, which can be The N. G. barque Matador, from Che-inspected at the Office of me, the Under- tco, reports fine weather and light wind,igned, and whereof WILLIAM RUDOLPE On 26th May, in lat. 28.7 N. long. 120.56 Epoka the British ship Onward, from Hongkong bound North

mog BEL18.

Vines and

Dakregard baving ito

UNDERSHIRTS, PERFUMERY,been paid to selection of intelligent and atten

MEERSCHAUMA.

CLARET, BARSAC, BOOK. Sparkling MOSELLE and KRUG. STATIONERY

Christy's BATE

Summer and Walking BOOTS, 16-feet Bihard TABLE, for Drawing

Room with Stand &a, complete, MANTEL PIECES.

15th July, 1869, at 3 P.M., tive domestics, the proprietor is amured, At the Office of the Trustees, 7, Fedder's that visitors will be wanung in no comfort

Hall, Hongkong- they can possibly desire.

A Bakery being attached to the estabas lahment, Bread and Biserica, made of the Anent American four, are constantly pm. hand.

A Billiant Saloon, with a magnificent LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

table, by Messrs Shearwood & Co, Cal- Jup cutts, will be aler opened on the premises. Hongkong, May 25, 1860.

Ice creams of all descriptions can be bad on application, during the evenings of the queuing summer.

F. XAVIER,

Manager.

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SAIL MAKING! PA TILLIAM DOLAN having returned to Hongkong, has resumed his busingis of SA MAKING in all its branches, at his old place in Duddell Street, and solicite the patronage of the Fublic."

He has on hand. a fine assortment of 8 syd 10 ounce, RAVEN'S DUCK suitable for Boat Bails or Awnings.

Hongkong, April 29, 1889.

NOTICE

Canton, May 11, 1809..",

CANTON. *** OTEL DE FRANCE,

Service comfortable, priz modérés. 20 Mal, 1869.

& Co., 'AUCTIONEERS, ***

HE Undersigned begs to inform his Patrons, that his GALLERY will be Closed on the 1st of June for taking Card the Now Establishment, on the corner of Photographs, consequent on his Hemoval to NEWS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, Wyndham and Wellington Streets, opposite Arieg: Tailor.

LANDSTEIN and JURN FAIRBAIEN, both of the Creditore of the said JUSEPH JOHN Victoria aforesaid, Mercharts, are Trustees, SON RAY are hereby required to signify The Dutch barque Singapore, Capt. Com-their sasent to or dissent from such, deed by furius, from Newchwang, reports fine wha-botics in writing addressed to the Trustees ther and light 8. W; wind 68 far as Shang. within fourteen days from the date of the ing the month of June, in tho present s baly thence had light. No wind insortion of this Notice.

arrival on 27th May. Off Amoy spoke the British ship Windhover from, Hongkong bound to Fuochow..

New Advertisements,

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

THE PENTING Urics of the Under-

EURED to that

the Hotel d'Europe,"

Road, opposite

NORONHA & SONS

Hongkong, June 1, 1860.

FOR SALE

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Ordinary business will be conducted dur-

EDMUND SHARP fablisbnost. Solicitor to the said Trusters, Bank Buildings,

Bongkong, May 20, 1800,

NOW READY,

(AT THE "CHINA MAIL" "OFFIUE.)· PRICE $100.

THE

W. F. FLOYD.

Hongkong, May 24, 1869.

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JUDO

ANGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR

MANUAL

Handbook of reference for the dator-

E. R. HANDLEY, (LATE PATERSON & HANDLEY,} Hoo and Ship Plumber, Copper Smith, Zing Worker, And Gas Fitter,

Hongkong, May 24, 1869.

MILK MILK !! MULK!!! - UM TOONG begs respectfully to thank the public for the liberal patronage DRApply to

RAUGHT ALE & PORTER in Fhds.mination of Chinese Dates, during the they have extended to him for the last 15 period from 1860 to 1860; with comparative years and to inform them that he has re Tables of Annual and Mensual Designatione,cently purchased several first class Cons de, de. Compiled by WinAM FREDE (making in all 24) and made additions to

bis premises, so that he is enabled to anp RICK MAYERS, H.M.C.S.

ply gentine milk in larger quantities then Leretofore at nudorale prices.

"ROBERT 8. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, Juus 1, 1809.

UNION INSULLANCE SOCIETY OF

CANTON,

NOTICE.

od TENDERS for purchase of same will be

Author's Preface.

Most persons whose avocations or studies are connected even remotely with Chineze

HARE No. 119 has hoon placed in the subjects are wont to confess the need of a hands of the Directors For Sale. Seal-venit manual of referees for the pur- either the European or the Chinese method poso of determining dates according to

βγείσπι οἱ of computation and a

compari- en for the names attributed to

to years, months, and other periods is also frequent ly a

received until the 15th June 1869.

By order of the Board,

ROBERT WATMORE, Secretary.

Hongkong, Jane 7, 1869.

NOTICE

96, SHIP STREET, Queen's Read Eust. Hongkong, May 21, 1809.

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OCCIDENTAL HOTEL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA,

monte

Travellers will find the Accommodations

a desideratam with translators and readera of Chinees literature. The com- HE Occidental Hotel having been ro- piler of the following tables has thought,

cently improved and refurnished, ia scordingly, that their publication in a now in complete order in all its appoint- TUE Undervigued request that all de convenient for may prove areful, althang counts us them be paid on or before much yet remains to be dous for the elabo THE 15T INSTANT, and all Claims against ration of comparative caleadais, etc. that of this well known Hotel equal to those of them sent in immediately.

should leave nothing to be desired. With the beat Hotels of the Eastern States and THOM, HUNT & Co.-

the exception of the Cyclical Table of Hongkong, June 1, 1969.

Europe. jue15 Years, and the Table of Solar Terns, both of which worn originally compiled by Dr. Morrison, and afterwards republished with improvements in Williamo Commercial Guide, from which (with me alteration) they are now copied, the whole of the wat ter assembled in the following pages is for the first time uade accessible to general

WANTED.

Nintelligent, energetic, business-like Europast, able to take entire charge of the China Afugazine, printing and pub Jibing business. A duroughly accurate knowledge of the English language is an abenlute necesity sad some acquaintance referenca. sither with Prusting or Photography

would be an advantage. The most antisfactory references will be required, and

Pablished by C. A. SAINT, China Mail person Office, Hongkong.

who can produce these, and is willing to derute himself energetically and industri- SPANISH CONSULATE. ously to the busness, will be liberally dealt with

Apply by letter only to the Proprie. DEQUIRED for the Spanish Service tor of the China Magazine, 7 Pedder's even first class second Engineers and Wharf, Hongkong.

ulne second Engineers. The Government Hongkong, May 31, 1869. juu7 invites those who are capable to be as mich for the satisfaction of the service. Who- over wishes to engage for 1, 2, or 9 years, THIS SLIP is now available for docking with a salary of 1,425 Spanish dollara an.

Ships of 1. 200 Tops or under, and ali

dollars annually. It must be under-

NAGASAKI PATENT SLIP.

work cameeted thorowith, as also in and for first class second Enginects

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Hongkong, April 13, 1869.

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MESSRS. KOSS & Co. EG to inform the public of Hongkong that they had established themselves

TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS. on the promises hitherto occupies by Mesara JADAGE,, ÚRLKX & Co.

VY

QUEEN'S ROAD,

A HONGKONG.

(Late J. B. Morris, New Agent.)

ANTED to "BUY, 4 SHARES in the HONGKONG FIRE INSERANDE COM- PANT, State price and all particulars.

-Adiross? A: core of China Mail Office.

Hongkong, April 26, 1869.

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TO LET ki NE-ROOM-furdished unfornished, Rituated in Brut: Soder Wyndham Street, near to me Auerican Consulate, having a Verandah and all the view of the Harbour.

Spply to “ A. X., vars of the Office of this paper

Hongkong, May 12, 1889.

FESEFELD & Co., AUCTIONEERS,

COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

AND

GENERAL AGENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD. Net Dion to "HONGKONG DISPENSARY,"

Hongkong, May 1, 1869.

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GEORGE GLASSE,

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

VICTORIA DISPENSARY,

HONGKONG,

SHIPS' MEDICINE CHESTS SUPPLIED & REFITTED. Hongkong, May 1, 1907.

NOTICE

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

DWELLING HOUSE,

with Servants Officon and Stables detach- containing 8 Roots and Bath Rooms,

el'the whole surrounded by a Garden. This House is at present let on Leuse.

short

OFFICES AND GODOWNS. A. House containing 4 Offices and Spations Tea Rooni, with fire-proof Go downs, lurge Treasury, and Compradore's Rooms below, Serrauts' Offices, &c., at. tached.

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

This property has water frontage, is situated in the most eligible portion of the business quarter of Foochow, and is les on a Repairing Lease for 5 years, commencing from the 1st May 1849, at the appal, rental of $4,500,

For further particulars, apply to

FRANK PEREIRA,

...... Auctioneer. Hongkong, May 20, 1869.

Banks.

july 15

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING: CORPORATION.

N

Í NOTICE TO SHAREROLLERS,

NuCapital ofertad, Hundred Dollen gar hereby given the Unpaid

Share on the 20,000 New Shares of the Corporation's stock will fall due on the dates following, via:

On 1st July, 1860, $25

Iut July, 1870,

20

lat Jaz., 1879,

23

lat Jan, 1873,

25

$100

STEAM TO

HE P. EU. 8, N. Co's steam-uip will leave for the above place 24 hours after "BUNDA,"

the arrival of the English Mail,

W. MACAULAY, Superintendent

Hongkong, May 29, 1869.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steam-ship

“KHÔNG TUNG"

Captain FitMAN, will leave for the above ports, on WED- NESDAY, the 2nd June, at Noor. For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPHAIK & Ca. Hongkong, May 31, 1869.

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FOR FOOCHOW, DIRECT.

The Clipper-ship

KAISOW"

Captaio ANDERSON, will leave for the above port on WED. NESDAY NEXT, the 2nd proximo, at daylight.

For Fraight, or Passage, apply to

GILMAN & Co. Hongkong, May 31, 1869. -

FOR FREIGHT OR ONAKTER.

The 1 French Barque

"ANGO,"

FIERARD, Master of 522 Tota Regiyer.

For particulars, apply to

P. & P. DERODE FRERES.

Hongkong, May 31, 1800,

FOR SINGAPORE.. The steamer

"SIE BARTLE FRERE," Capt. TROUPSON, will have quick despstub for the above port For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SUNS & Co.,

Hongkong, May 28/ 2969.

FOR LONDON.

The O. S. S. Coy's Str.

ACHILLES,"

RUSSELL, Master, will be despatched from Foocho for the above port soon,

Shareholders electing to pay the whole after the opening of the Tea Matkat, cal-

or any portion of the above Calls by anticling at Hongkong, if sutleient inducement patio will receive interest at the rate of

per cent. per annum, payable Inlf-yearly, until the respective dates at which the Calls shall fall due, and receipts for such payinsure will be-issued as the. Head Office and Brauches..

By Order of the Conet of Directors,

VICTOR KRESSER,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, Mareb 2, 1869,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

SUBSOBIBED CAPITAL, FIVE MILLIONS OF DOLLARS,

Cocar o DIRECTORS, Chairman-Gzo. F. HEARD, Eng. Deputy Chairmann-JULIUS MENKE, Kag. GEORGE J. HELLAND, Hon. J. B. TAYLOR.

Esq.

¡A. Jecar, Hay. WILLIAM LEMANN, J. P. DUNCANSON,

Ean.

Esq. W. R. Foures, Esq. RICHARD 6. D. SASSOON, Loy Esq.

Awl, E. R. Britios, Esq.

RowETT,

Managers.

Hongkong, VICTOR KRESSEE, Esq.

Chief Manager. Shanghao, DAVID MACLEAN, EBG, LONDON BANKERS, --London and County

HE Undersigned returns thinks for ! Having secured the services of an expe- past favors, and would round the rienced European Cutter, and also having Gentlemen of Hongkong, that the Mest received per lata, arrivals a very superior Agreeable Health-inspiring treats obtain- stock of NEW GOODS, of the latest patable, can be had at the HONGKONG terns, they are prepared to meet all the re- HOTEL HAIR-DRESSING SALUON, Bank. quirements of the present season.

Constant-moving PUNKAK and Shower of FRAGRANT 000, which render the Body Cool and Comfortable,

W. P. MOORE, Tonsorial Artist. Hongkong, May 15, 1869. jul5

A large stock of Ready-made CLOTH ING, of the latest Fashions, always ou band.

KOSS & Co., Queen's Road Central. Hongkong, February 5, 1809,

ANDREW the SHIPWRIGHTS, JOINERS, BOAT- stund that, to prove their ability, they BUILDERS, SPAR-MAKERS, and gene- must present certificates aufficiently all-

MILLAR.

PLUMBER,

ral departments is onder experienced Euthorized by the Government, to certify HOUSE, SHIP, & STEAM-BOAT

peab Superintendenco. The SLIP has where they have been embarked, having teen must substantia ly constructed, in a charge of Engines of more than 100 nominal COFFERSMITH & BRASSFOUNDER perfectly land-locked and secure position, horse power Steamer or Beste,

the same kind.

Uharge, for three days use of the Blip, Une Dollar per ton, and all labour, raate rial, &c., supplied on moderate terms. For further information, apply to

Nagasaki, Japau,

at least

and has been pronounced by competent an- the second Engineers in 200 horse power thority as equal to any existing works of Boats for 2 years, for which they must guarantee themselves, and trust to carry the job and repair of the Engines, they must certify that they have been in mer chant's Service, or from other Governments. The Engineers after their arrival here, GLUVER & Co., will be examined in the work-shop; after- Managers.wards they will make agreement for six t-a-w my21-70 mouths, and when they are proved to be 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 kong or from Shanghai, if the examination, joe8 proves that they are capable of undertaking

the job.

JOSE PERLA. Cavite, April 17, 1809.

By Translation.

"OUR LIFE IN JAPAN." Lieutenants SEPRON and EraHILAT, B.M. 9th Regiment.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, May 24, 1869,

L. SHIP CHANDRA, SLAAGEN,

FRICKEL & 00

GENREAL ÖZDREKKEPERS,

AND

COMMISSION AGENTS, Queen's Bout, HONGKONG,

MANURI DE COLARTE,

Acting Consul for Spain Hongkong, May 28, LÕUD. jan

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

F. A. WHEELER,

HAIR CUTTER & HAIR DRESSER, 20, Queen's Road, (Opposito LANE & Chawrozo's.) Hongkong, March 19, 1869,

FAWCETT & Co.,

CHIP CHANDLERS, GENERAL

STOREKEEPERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, BAIL MAKERS,

AND,

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

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Aueti .ns.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

HE Undersigned will sell by Public Auction, at their Sales Rooms,

WEDNESDAY,

2nd June, 1868, at 12 o'clock Noon,---

A small Invoice of Mappin & Webb's CUTLERY, comprising --- Sats of Table Cutlery, Pocket Knives.

Razor's.

Scissora

Writing Desks.

Cork-screws, etc., etc.

The balance of an Invoice of Oilman's

Stores, viz., Sugo, Essence of Beef, Fre- served Mests, Preserved Vegetables, Table Salt, Mustard, Capers, Jams sorted, Old Toms, Claret, Gin,

Etc.,

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

MORRIS & Co., Auctioneers. Hongkong, May 31, 1800,

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ON

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED

Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of per cout, per annum on the daily balanco.

On Fixed Deposita.-

For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum.

G

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4 per cent.

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17

FI

5 per cent. LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED.

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and every description of Banking and Credits granted on approved Securities, Exchange business transacted.

offers.

Rate of Freight as follows:

If the passage is made to Gravesend in

70 days or under, £0 6 per ton 40.

70

31

80

15

!)

£0. £5, 10/

over 80

£5.

BIRLEY & Co. Houghong, May 5, 1860.

0. S. 5. Co.'s Steamers.

INSURANCE,

required by shippers, at the time of making freight engagements, certificate of Insurance, against Tea or Silk, on firet class Erglish Companies, may be obtained from the andersigned, at the following rate: 473. d. por cont. Shanghai and Foochow

to London.

388. 6. per cent. Bankow to London. Net cash, including average and cost of stamp.

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

Fort.

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FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The Aimerican ship

"AKUĀR” CROCKER, Master, will have quick despatel for the above

For Freight or Passage, apply to

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

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER,

Ths A 1 British barque

"EMULATION,"

WARDLE, Master, of about $50 tons carrying capacity. Apply to

BOURJAT, HUBENER & Co. Hougkong, May 29, 1869

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

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Manager, Officos of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, January 1, 1868.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL.

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THE Undersigned hege to inform the Community of Hongkong, that be has REMOVED his Horse Shoeing Forge, from rear of MYRDAY Barracks to his New Premises in Duddell Street.

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

THOMAS E. HAWKINS, Late Farrier Major, Bengal

Horse Artillery, Hongkong, May 1, 1869.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The British ship

"MARY.”

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Captain Towsses, will have quick despatch for the above,

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 27, 1869.

FOR SINGAPORE The First-class Fronch brig

"EMMA" Capt. Eu, wall bare quick der patch for the above port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

FREDERIC DEGENAER

Hongkong, May 25, 1869,

FOR MANILA. The Spanish barque

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

For Freight or Pasange, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, May 24, 1869,

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