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Shipping.

FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER.

The North German barque

MATADOR,”

7500 picula capacity.

Apply to M

MORGAN LAMBERT & Co.

Hongkong, June 2, 1889.

FOR SINGAPORE

The First-cines French brig

BMMA,"

Capt. Esit, will have quick des patch for this shave port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

FREDERIO DEGENAER

Hongkong May 20, 18605

FOR MANILA:

The Spanish barque

“SANTA ANA,” GAFITO, Master, will meet with quick dispatch as above. For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Hongkong, May 24, 1869:

FOR NEW YORK.

Fotlees to Consigures.

NOTICE.

THE following cases have been

and stored at the risk and exp the Consignece, who are requested immediate delivery,

Be Cambodge, 24 February, 1869.

I cane Chemicals. GEO 15985

C. BERTRAND, - Principal Agent.

Hongkong, Jane 1, 1669.

NOTICE: ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Company's

Steam-ship Tyre," are request ed to send in their Bills of Lading, for countersignature, and to take delivery-u their Goods hafore the 1st of June, or they will be landed and stored at their risk and -expense. --

C. BERTRAND, Principal Agent, Hongkong, May 27, 1860.

QUEAN QUEEN, STEAMER, FROM GLASGOW. CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Unamed Vesaclara requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imme diate delivery of their Goods.

The American, barque SAW STEVENS," Fa will loud here and Whampoa for New York and have des-

For Freight, apply to 117, MAUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co.

Hongkong, April 10, 1860,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The Aurican ship.

“MALAY,"

Carro impeding the discharge of the above steamer, will he landed and stored at Consignees' risk and expense.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,

Hongkong, May 10, 1869,

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

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11. FRANCIS FREEL's interest and rea- ponsibility in the Fim of Messrs. will have quick despatch for the MORRIS & CO. CUREes from this date. above portf

Hongkong, June 9, 1869. jun10

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co -

ng, May 7, 1809

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Notices to Consignées:

NOTICE.

PAREJERO dat KING, FROM

LIVERPOOL

THE CHINAMAIL.

For Sale

Drrite per sleamer Aja" und For Sale. BERNAY'S CENTRIFUGAL PUMP. To pump 360,000 gallons per hour. with 18 inch Section and Delivery, Price $1,250,

S. SPEECHLY. Hongkong, June 8, 1869.

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NOW READY (AT THE CHINA MAIL" OFFICE.) PRICE $1.00:

THE

ANGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR

MANUAL.

Handbook of reference for the deter Amination of Chinese Dates, during the period from 1880 to 1989; with comparative Tables of Annual and Momenal Designations, , Compiled by WILLIAM FEBDE- RICK MAYERS, H.M.O..

Author's Preface.

Most persons whose avocations or studies are connected even remotely with Chinese subjects are wont to confess the need of a convenient manual of reference for the pur- pose of determining dates according to the Chinese method either the European ort of computation and a system of compari- son for the mmes attributed to yeart

Toulie, and other periods is also frequent

Ira desideratum, with translators and readers of Chineso, literature. The com Prding

of the following tables has thought

that their publication in convenient form may prove us

useful, although much yet remains to be done for the elabo ration of comparative calendara, ate that to be desired. With should

leave nothing the exception of the Cyclical Table of Years, and the Table Solar Termos, both of which were originally compiled by Dr. Morrison, and afterwards republished with improvements in Williams Commercial Guide, from which (with some alteration

HE Undersigned has established himself

As a GENERALLAUCTIONEER AND COM-they are now copied, the whole of the mat MISSION AGENT OR the Ground-Floor of the ter assembled in the following pages is for Hongkong Hotel, under the style of GUEDES the first time made accessible to general &Co.

́J. M. GUEDES,' Ja⠀ Hongkong, June 5, 1869.-

HE Business of KINNEAR & Co., Foo: will be carried on from and chow after this date under the style and firm of

KINNEAR, HAKKEN & Co.

MONSIGNEES of Cargo, by the above named vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Un-the partnere therein being, Bir WILLIAM dersigned for countersignature and to take BALPUR Kiskas and Mr Thomas LaN- immediate delivery of their Goods,

Cargo, impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con signees' risk and expense.

BOB, S. WALKER & Co.

Hongkong, June 12, 1869,

N. G. BARQUE STEPHANIE," CAP. TAIN H. SCHUTTE, FROM CARDIFF.

NONSIGNEES of COALS by the above. named Vessel are requested to com- rubnicate with the Undersigned agents of tlib vessel.

MELUHERS & Co. Hongkong, June 12, 1869.

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SAMUEL RUSSELL" FROM NEW YORK:

ONSIGNEES Cargo by the above.

bamed vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Underaigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their Goods, pre

Cargo in the discharge, will he

landed and

at Consignees risk and SMITH, AROUER & Co. Hongkong, June 11, 1860,

"STE. GERMAINE,” FROM LONDON. ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the shOPA- named yeseek are regnested to send in their Bill of Lading to this Undersigned for countersignature, and take immediate delivery of their bonde.

Cargo impeding

vessel's discharge will jag, laudod sind stored at Consignees* serial and experies,

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, June 11, 1809.

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PERCHUSAN" FROM LONDON.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by sbove-named Vessel are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take imediate delivery of their Goods,

CASTER LAKKEN

:: WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR,

Foochor, May 1, 1869.

FRO

HONGKONG HOTEL

reference.

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

BMary Nicholson" and "Kaisow."

ÚRBUCK'S PAINTS, OIL, and TUR-

PENTINE fund

B

Bash's ALF, in Quarts and Pints. Ghioness's STOLT, in Quarts and Pints CLARET, VERMOUTH, SHERRY. To arrive per "Chusan," Bass's ALE, in Killerking.

MAGEWEN & Co. Hongkong, May 20,-18:9,

£f,

:

FROM this date the Management of the Bongkeng Hotel is placed in charge of Mr Gronoz E. Poris, to whom all com- munications should be addressed.

'YEE-WÒ & Co.

Hongkong Hotel, April 1, 1869.

FOR SALE.

Parce: $11.00.

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ICTIONNAIRE JAPONAIS FRAN

DICTIONNAIECALS

Published by Léon Pagés.

For Sale.

FOR SALE, the Estate of DENT & Co. HE following Properties belonging to At Hankow-The Property at present occupied by Mesars Evans & RAINBOW, consisting of s Dwelling Blouse, with Ser vants' Offices and Stables and three Go- downs each 150 feet by 60,

The situation of this Property outside the British concession, its river frontage of 320 feet and extensive Godown accommoda- tion makes it one of the most valuable at Hankow especially for steam-boat purposts. At Kinking-Four Lots on the British Concession with a frontage of 292 feet on the river bund. The buildings consist of a Dwelling Honer, with Servants' Offices, and two Goderns 100 fest by 50 and 105 fest by 86 on the front Lots, and of a Go down 156 feet by 66 feet on the hack Lot.

For further particulars, apply at the Of fice of the Trustees,

No. 7, Pedder's Hill;

B. P. HANSSEN,.. Shanghai

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or to

Hongkong, April 10, 1869.

New Advertisements. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HE SECOND CALL of $100 per Share I will become due at the Office of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CON PORATION on the 30th Instant, where Receipts for the payment thereof will be granted.

Interest at the rate of 12% per annum will be charged after the above date.

N. BThe Scrip Receipts for the FIRST CALL, as all as those above referred to,

the Company as soon as the necessary forms will be exchanged for Share Certificates af are received from England, due notice of

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., which will be given to the Shareholders,

General Managers. Hongkong, June 14, 1860. HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY IN LIQUIDATION,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

THE FINAL DIVIDEND of $42.20 per 1. Share and the Reserved Third of Pro- its due to contributing Shareholders will be payable at the Office of the Hongkong after the 15th Instant. Bad Shanghai Banking Corporation on and

Shareholders are requested to apply at the Office of the Company No: 39, Queen's Road, for Warrants.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Liquidators. Hongkong, June 14, 1889.

FOR MANILA.

British bargue

"LAU TONG,"

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(Late "CINTRA")

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will be despatched about the

For Freight or Passage, apply to

WAHEE, SMITH & Co. Hongkong, June 14, 1889.

20th current.

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Paris, 1868.

J. DE SOUZA, Apply to

Hollywood Road. Hongkong, May 16, 1809. joo18

NOTICE HAVE this day established myself as a PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT, AVERAGE AD- JUSTER and GENERAL COMMON AGENT.

LANGDON DAVIES. Bongkang, July 1, 1868.

RM this dato Mr. Grosor E. LANE, wil net as agent of the Pacifla Mail Steam-ship Company at this port

GEO. F. BOWMAN. Hongkong, March 15, 1830. ⠀ .

NOTICE. HAVE established myself at Kobe, arid

Osaka, as COMMISSION MERUBANT and GENERAL AGENT.

HENRY LUCAS. Hongkong, April 15, 1869.

NOTICE.

Li.

E have this day admitted Mr HENJA- MIN E. GALL, 28 a partner in our Firm.

FAWCETT & Co.

Hongkong, April 1, "1869.

IS CHEESE, AND OILMAN'S '

STORES, da

ExDonghus Castle.” ACEWEN & Co. have just landed

from the above vessel-

A choice invoico of Pale and Smoked York HAMS, Prine Cheddar CHEESE, in tins, and Breakfast BACON, in tins.

Also, Crosse and Blackwell's mixed PICKLES, Capt. White'sOriental PICKLE, and a general assortiment of the finest GI MAN'S STORES for family use.

13, Queen's Road, Hougkong, May 29, 1809.

L

EX FALCON AND ZIBA, NEW GOUDS FOR THE SEASON,

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PUBLIC AUCTION. AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. have received instructions to Bell by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

June 19th, 1869, et 11 o'clock A.M., at Meere MULLER & CLAUSSEN's Front Store, Queen's Road Central,

The remainder of their STOCK-IN- TRADE, being New Goods JUST AR RIVED and expressly selected for this

arket, viz: Damask, Table Linen, Shirts, Collars, Ties, Hats, Boots, Shoes Bud Slippers, Merino Sooks and Stock jun 29

inga, Soap, Perfumery, Ducks, Drills, Merinos, Angolas, Tweeds, Buckskins, Black and Blue Cloth, Plaids, Light Summer Materials, Gauze and Merino Undershirts, Dressing Gowns, Bathing Drawers, Fortmanteaus, Carpet Bags,

Etc.,

Etc. Etc.,

Also, Sundry Shop Fixtures, Iron Safe, Office Furniture,

ONGCLOTH SHIRTS with Linen Fronts, Gauze, Merino and Silk UNDER HIRTS, Linou and Paper Col LARS, White, Brown and Stripe Thread and Colton SOCKS, NECKTIES and SCARFS, Dambrie HANDKERCHIEFS, Straw 11ATS, Ellwood's BELMETS, Sang- VE have authorized Mr CLAUS BUDDEster's UMBRELLAS, Masala VESTS, W to sign our Firm from this date.

DREYER & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1848,

NOTICE.

A NOTICE. [R D. O. CLARE retires from our Fire, Mr E. D. BARBOUR are admitted Partnera

Trowser DUCK and DRILL, ALPACA, French MERINO and PARAMATTAS.

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

jual9 Hongkong, June 14, 1869.

NOTICE

Carga impeding the discharge of the vex and Mr. J. MURAY FORRKS and ton HOSIERY, Silk, GLOVES, Trimmed HE Undersigned retures thanks for

sal will be landed and stored at consignces risk and expente, dedi

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, June 11, 1809,

SWEDISH BARQUE "ELLIDA" FROM LONDON.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the shore yessel are hereby requested to send in their Billa of Lading to the Undersigned for counteraignstore and to take immediate delivery of their Goode,

Cargo impeding the discharge will be anded and stored at Consignees" risk and” expense

BOURJAU, BUBENER & Co. Hongkong, June 9, 1800.

from thila dato,

RUSSELL &Co.

China, January 1, 1869.

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Ladies' and Obildron's Trimmed and Untrimmed HATS, White and Fauoy Mus lin and other DRESSES, Printed French DAMBRICS, Silk, Lisle Thread and Oot- BODICES, Caiahrie EDGINGS, RIB- HONS, LACES, VELVETS, HABER

·DASHERY; WO.

Gentlemen of Hongkong, that the Most past favors, and would remind the Agreeable Health-inspiring treats obtain able, can be had at the HONGKONG Window CURT INS, Mosquito NETS, HOTEL HAIR-DRESSING SALOON. SIEKTINA COUNTERPANES, Coretant-novine PUNKAR and Shower of Bath and Toilet TOWELS, Antimadas FRAGRANT ODown, which render the Body R. JOHN FARATEN and Mr. JOHN and Toilet COVERS, Damask Table Cool and Comfortable.

W. P. MOORE, Tonzorial artist, Hongkong, May: 15, 1869, jul15

NOTICE

MSU Cox, will sign our firm per LINEN, Gauze and other FLANNELS, procuration froin this date.

LANE, CRAWFORD & de Hongkong, April 15, 1869.

NOTICE

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HE Intrest and Responsibility of Mr WILLIAM NEILSON in our Firm ocfsed on the 30th June last.

Mr Tones Piм, Mr WILLIAM NABET

OMSTED and Mr H. SEYMOUR GEART are authorized to sign our Firm in Hongkong and China from this date.

OLYPHANT & Co. Hongkong, October 6, 1868.

44 COLUMBUS” PROM GLASGOW.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. Bamed Vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned pa for countersignature, and to take immorta diate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- algneva' risk and expenas.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, June 8, 1869.

P. M. S, S. Ch's Stoner "JAPAN" FROM YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.

For Sale.

FOR SALE TO ARRIVE.

50 Bales of Fresh Californian OAT

Hongkong, June 7, 1989,

RUSSELL & Co.

FOR SALE. DEST Carita CHEROOTS and CIGARS. ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Manila CIGARS, Nos. 1, 2, 4, 4

Samed Vogel are requested to send in and 5. their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for

BIELFELD & ZACHARLE Countersignature, and to take immediate

Hongkong, June 11, 1859. . delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impelling the discharge of the ves sel will be landed and sterad at Consignees risk and expensS.

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FOR SALE, DR Apply to

RAUGHT ALE & PORTER in Bhde. GEO, E. LANE, Agent,

ROBERT A WALKER & Co.. Hongkong, June 7, 1869. jua19 | | |--Hongkong, June 1, 1800,

Longeloth and Irish LINENS, STATIO- NERY of all kinds, PERFUMERY, BRUSHES, SOAPS, SPONGES, Chi dren's PERAMBULATORS, &c., ds.

8. W. BAKER & Co, Hongkong, April 10, 1860.

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FOR SALE, FEW Superior RIFLES adapted for Aprize shunting, both breech and nuz zie loaders, regulation borse.

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, May 3, 1869,

FOR SALE.

tt

MORRIS & Co.,

AUCTIONEERS,

NEWS AND COMMISSION AGENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD,

Нококово.

(Late J. B. Morris, News Agont.)

NOTICE.

BE Undersigned bag to inform his Patron, that his GALLERY will s Closed 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 ATICE, Talior.

Just landed ex M. I. Sir: "Imperatrice."

LARETS: Chisteay, Lafitte, Larose, Palmer. Also, St. George, St. Julien, Margaux, St. Emilion, WHITE WINES: Hant Sauterne, Cha-

blia.

ing MADEIRA, XERES, SHERRY, MUS OAT, MUSCATEL, &c. &a.

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, May 3, 1809

FOR SALE

T the Victoria Foundry, The Manches

ter Patent Powerful Hand FIRE FUMP with 20 feet of HOSE; will throw the water 40 feet high, can be kept in the Bed-room, Parlour or any other part, ready for immediate use.

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Hongkong, May 18, 1860.

Ordinary business will be conducted dur- the mouth of June, in the present Es tablishment,

W. F. FLOYD. Hongkong, May 24, 1809. Jun24

:

FAWCETT & Co.,

CHIF CHANDLERS, GENERAŁ

STOREKEEPERS, WINE & SPIRIT MERCHANTS, SAIL MAKERS,

ARD,

COISSION AGENTS, Witham Street, Hongkong, Hongkong, April 1, 1809,

New Advertisements.

E. R. HANDLEY, (LATE PATERSON & HANDLEX,) Honso and Ship. Plumber, Copper Smith, Zinc Worker, and Giza Fitter,

16, Queen's Road West. Hongkong, May 24, 1889.

FR10KEL & 00 SHIP-CHANDLERS, SAILMAKERS,

GENERAL STOMAK BEPERS, AND

COMMISSION AGENTS, Chico's Road, HONGKONG,

FESEFELD & Co., AUCTIONEERS,

COMMISSION MERCHANTS,

FAT AND

GENERAL AGENTS, QUEEN'S ROAD. Next Door to HoNUKONG DISPENSARY."

Hongkong, May 1, 1869. HONGKONG GENERAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

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HE Fortnightly Market Circulare pub- lished by the CHAMBER, will in future. be deliverable from the Office of the Under- signed from 10A.M. of the morning preced ing the steamer's departure. The Ciroolars are at the disposal of non-Members, ou ap

plication to the Secretary, who will furnish particulars of cost, ka

J. W. WOOD,

Secretary,

Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 2, 1869.

DE

2.B

MESSRS, KOSS &. Co.

to inform the public of Hongkong that they and established themselver

TAILORS & GENERAL OUTFITTERS. on the grennisse hitherto occupied by Masar LADAGE, URLEE & Co.

No. 1877-Juse 14. 1869.

LATEST SHIPPING,

ARRIVALS.

June 14, Sing Lee, Siaroese barque, 386, H. Handell, Bangkok, May 29, General.-- Chinese.

June 14, Enrique, Bustios Ayres barque, 400, Ogutt, Saigon, Juus 8, General SIEMSSEN & CO.

June 14, Navarino, British barque, 407, G.

Calylian, April 4, Timber,

&0%.

LANDS

Jane 14, Gateshead, Brit, barque, 505, Lamb, Newcastle N.S.W, April 14, Costa -JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

June 14 Oriente, N. G. barque, 285, Balonbeck, Bremus, Dec. 14, General EDUARD. SCHELLHASS & Co.

June 14, Ernst & Maria, N. G. barque, 365, leunorich, Cardiff, Jan. 26, 400 tons Coal-MUHGAN, Lambert & Co.

CLEARED.

Albatros, for Yokohama. Singapore, for Manila.

Mary Nicholson, for Saigon and Yokohama Emulation, for Yokehams.

Ert King, for London,

Grants, for Saigon,

Marthe, for Newchwang

SHIPPING REPORTS. The N. Gernati barque Ernst & Marie from Califf, reports fine weather crossed the Equator on 3rd March, in long, 26:4 W.; passed the meridian of the Cape of Good Hope on 13th April, in lat. 39.30 S.;

made Java Head on 19tli May: passed Anjer on 28th May, thence had fine wea ther wind from SF. till arrival is Elong- kong on 14th June. 140 days out.

Tho Silver Eagle, from London. -AF noon of the 18th January off the Start Point, the abip afterwards experiencing s succession of S. W. gales, until off the Caps de Verle On February 18th, crossed the Fino. After leaving the $ E trades

the prevailing winds blow from the South and S. E. off the Pitch of the Cape; paased

the Longitude of the Cape on 23rd March Having socured the services of an expe- after reuning the Lougitude down net rieived European Cutter, and also having with calm and light Northerly winds. received per late arrivals a very superior Passed Anjer on April 29th, and Gaspar stock of

of NEW GOODS, of the latest pat on the lat May, after which experienced teras, they are prepared to meet all the re-light Southerly winds. When off the N. W quirements of the present seasou.

end of Formoss a whole gale from the N. E came down and lased about 30 hours afterwards, until arriving in the Yangise, Lad ight variable airs and calma

Signalled during the passage the follow ressels:February urdiff for Singa Mugotte 37 days from

French Bar 42nd

A largo stock of Ready-made CLOTH 3NG, of the latest Fashions, always on hand,

KOSS & O.,

Queen's Road Centrol.

Hongkong, February 5, 1860. OCCIDENTAL HOTEL, SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA.

THE Occidental Hotol having been re- cantly improved and refurnished, is now in complete order, in all its appoint

menta.

Travellers will find the Accommodatious of this well known Hole) equal to those of the beat Hotels of the Eastern States aud Europe.

Hongkong, April 13, 1869,

GEORGE GLASSE,

Dots

(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, Hongking, May 1, 1867

ANDREW

PLUMBER,

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MILLAR, HOUSE, SHIP & STEAM-BOAT COPPERSMITH & BRASSFOUNDER

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

OARD and RESIDENCE at No. 5, BORBAN ROAD, W. Good Accommo dation.

Apply at

NIE VICTORIA DISPENSARY. Hongkong, January 29, 1869.

to

que pore.

N.-G. brig Fiend from

Triate to Bahia. April 23rd, N.-G. barque Maria Mathildu. 29th, ship Everest, 28 days from Shanghae for London. May 10th, a Russian ship, 120 days from Car diff for Yaddo.

Taikus, N. Ger. barque, loft Bamburg on the 3rd Jan., with light N. W. winds and fine weather; then light S.E., wind down the channel, and afterwards strong 8. W. wind until crossing the equator on the 3 Feb., in long. 25.49 W. on the 19th March i wind and fine weat in lat. 0.15

clearing Sund

from the N. principally N. took pilot on b on the 4:1.

Gustav Adol N. S. W., on wind from the F 22nd; then onco

athor till the a oyelone, wind from the N. E. to S, with lightning; bad main topail, cain topmast stayesit and spanker blown away; from 13 S. to Bardelis island had light variable winds and fine weather; orosted the equator on the 12th May

ant from then until the fat Juve had fresh N. E. wind and fine weather then

the variable winds, and a terwards until

arrival

at Shanghai on the 8th, strong &. W.

On the id aud thick rainy weather. 8th inst. in Int 27.20 N. and 1256 E apoke the Rose nf Australia, from Nas- castle, NSW., for Shanghai, UI dago. out.

Corona, British, loft Newcastle, N.S.W, on the 20th April, with fresh NE wind and fine weather; then light S. E. wiod until the 24th from thence until the 30th fresh W. N. W. wind; then light baling winds and rain until crossing the equator on the 10th May, in long 157 E.; foli in with the N. E. trades in W. and carried them as far as 18 N., but they were light; afterwards to the Law chow islands moderate S. E. wind; and thence until anchoring at Wonsung on the 4th June, light varahis winds and thick rainy weather; arrived at

THE LONDON & CHINA EXPRESS. 18 published in London for the P. &

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

Foreign Naws. Special · Correspondents Letters from

Germany, itolland, &e.. Leading Articles or the principal inte-Shanghai on the 8th." Digest

of tunis Opinions.on China Sub- jecta List of Passengers by the current and

succeeding Mails.

rests of Uline.

Naval and Military News. Births, Marriages, and Deaths.

Commercial, Banking ng News, Freighte,

Market Reports,

Exchanges, &c., from London aud the Continent, New York, &o. Statistics of Importa and Exports.

Shipplement. Statement of each Ship's Cargo for China and Japan, and by the P. and 0. Mails:

SUBSCRIPTION $12 per dunum. With port Supplement, $14.50. Single Copies,

60 cents.

MORRIS & Co.; Agenta, Queen's Road. Hongkong, March 12, 1869,

RE

NOTICE.

ENTS and Accounts COLLECTED with

punctuality and despatch.

And, Distraint WARRANTS or Rent 16- BUED and EXECUTED. Security, if required.

THOS. W. BARRINGTON, 13, Wyndham Street, Hongkong, February 17, 1888.

PORTRAITS

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Lady Bowen, British-stip, left Sydney on the 10th April with light S.W. wind and fine weather, then light S. wind and afterwards variables and light S.S.E. wind until crossing the equator on the oth May with a light breeze from the S. E.; then fell in with the N.E. trades, and carried them

us far as 19.37 N., but they were very ju different; afterwards hight 8. tu S. W. wind aud thick unsettled weather; paared Giugian on the 19th May and arrived at Shanghai on the 6th June.

UOTATIONS

HONGXONO. 14th June, 1869. OPIUM.-Patua, New, $567).

Old, 560 560 Bonares, Now,

Old, 550, now. Malwa, Permiso,

640, dell

$65, not

COTTON, BOMBAY,

17 21

CALOUTTA,

17 a 23

SHANGHAE

Exchange.

Bank, 6 months' sight, Credits, 6

474-471

4/8, noml

On Galoutta, 3 days' sight, Rs. 250 a 231

270 a 8.30

Bombay, 3 days' sight, s. 230 a 231 Shanghas, 3 daya' sight, Bank, Tu. 76

Silver, 17 dwts, B., MRS. THOMSON is prepared to take yo M PORTRAITS, VIEWS and other Mexicans, PHOTOGRAPHS.-Rooms, Commercial Gold Leaf, Bank Buildings, Queen's Road. Hongkong, March 11, 1868.

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Bar, 98 tonch,

Gold :,་

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.

MAILS WILL CLOSE¦--

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.-

Per FORMOSA," To-morrow, the 16th Isat, at 3 pm, instead of at the time previously notified.

English Sovereigns, ... Australian Sovereigns,

Discount, GBS

Company Shares,

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HONGKONG, MONDAY, JU

We presume we have to c Government of Hongkong of a champion. In the the China Magazine there Colonial Journals and Jo bleats as tenderly and quit as a lamb against the eru which the journals of He the menibers of its adminis the attack is apparently against an individual, w potential on the local p wialde his thunders from a however, a feeling of so throughout the article, for. be very easy to account last three or four years, th of this Colony has felt th growing up here which is

itself felt at any rate, s cannot be so effectually former times--and that the high officials which ones community has been in a superseded by a conviction of this farsel ware false on deserve the lowly worship: had been accustomed from disciples. In the time refer whom the Magazine affer did good yeoman's servi violent, course, if you like part of the chronicles of true, a man of his temper his fit place in Hongkong

It is the fashion in smal this to undervalue the ind papers; yet it is perfec upon then devolve the f are fulfilled by representati in other colonies. Our "re here is a farce. There h meeting of the Legislative many months, because in there has been nothing for to do. They have consent; Istion which the Governor they share with him the censure of the gambling lic and of the costliness of our they interposed no objectio cellenoy's proposition the owners along the Prays wer for the repair and mainte Praya wall; they do not uit ing any administrative fur from those which are of nature they occupy the nu fiod position of official en cessitate of the instructions. and hence though our gorei nally possessos a representa it is practically, indeed it autocratic.

Under such a regime a sarily arise, and the only po them lies in the bands of pl ists. There is no public opi the seuse in which it is ovli stood. Take the Formosan only manifestation of publ China about it, apart from w said in newspapers, lins occurred in a burlesque amateurs at Shanghai. In the affair has been passed

& matter that does not aff interests. People privatel the "policy" of the British but make no

overt de

Equally so they seem to be bear the burden of oxerssis tion, without making t remonstrance. In these and cases, the duty of going in is left to journalists.

There are two matters i China Mail has gladly gist His Excelleney's policy i Act and the Junk and Reg dinances. In his attempt Praya people undertake a liability, and in his homiliat a traffic on gambling propon Chinese for the purpose of revenue, we have opposed former question has been defi adversely to His Excellancy' latter, as he is well aware, i with much favour at home.

It is possible as our conte Auggested, that the article of foregoing remarks are based i But we hardly believe that its origin is somewhat low- service, in a literary as w

official point of view.

We hour that the Hon. W.

to be promoted to the Audit ship of Ceylon. The stateme

given in a Ceylon paper BacDonnell is to be Sir H. Accessor is renewed, but it i

ed. Some speculation is affo is to be appointed to Mr H tion in Hongkong Mr Mit has been mentioned; he til Bome years ago very satisf hrarly two years. Mr C. C. has entered into the holy be Juony, is mise aid to be on t

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