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For Sale.

FOR SALE

Ex Chetal, British Empire Invincible Aud Uthers.

Notices to Consignees. THE Agent of Mr Edward P. Whaften, Consignee of B, PW-10 packages A CHINERY BX-Sonora from ban Francisco, in May last, is hereby notified that the

AT MODERATE PRICES. above goods have been lauded and are now NEW INVOICES OF CHAMPAGNES, stored in the godown of the Undersigned,

etc., etc., and unless taken delivery of before the ETEIDSIEOK & Co.'s Dry MONOPOLE, 10th proximo, the same will be sold to de- in quarts and pints, first class Dry fray expenses,

RUSSELT

& Co. Hongkong, September 24, 1860 co10 FROM CALOUTTA AND SINGAPORE

HE. Ship & Peening May having arrived

and ready to discharge cargo, nignees are requested to send in their bills of lading and take delivery of their goods an early as possible; any cargo impeding the displurge will be landed at the risk and expense of the Consigue

HG. HOUSAIN & Co. Hongkong, September 25, 1869.

062

DUTCH BARQUE MARIA LOUISA

ANTOINETTE, FROM HAMBURG, G ONSIGNEES of Cargo by above-named Vous are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Oudersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,

Cargo impeding the discharge of the ves sel will be landed and stored at consignees! expense. A NET

BOURJAU, BUBENER & Co. Hongkong, August 30, 1860.

THE ORCI FROM BOMBAY, MADRAS AND PARATIE, SINGAPURE. TRE

of

Ship William Steuert," having arrived and ready to ready to dis- ckarge, Consignees of Grupils are requested. to send in their Bill of Lading for counter- signature to the Undersigned, and take delivery of their

Any Cargo d

Carge

Perrier, Jonst & Co.'s Pale CREAM. ING, in maris and piits, first class Dry Wine.

De St. Marceaux & Co.'s CARTE BLANCHES, in quarie and pinte, first

Class

Kuinard Fire & Fil's Carte BLANCHE, in quarts and pints.

EUGENE CLIQUOT, in quarts, pints and baif-pinte

VIN DAY MOUSSEUX, in quarts and

pints

THE CHINA MAIL.

Houses and Lands

TO LET,

With Immediate Position, WO Commodious Two-Stried Granite. GODOWNS, at Wanchi (adjoining the Union Duck Company's Timber Yard) had at moderate terms. ou which property, also, STORAGE can be

For particulars, apply to

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1868

TO LET.

With Immediate Possession. BUNGALOW st Pokjólum.

Apply to

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, September 1, 1869,

-TO-LET.

rushed on nfurnished, situsted on a First Story, Wyndham ADOLPHI COLLINS, iu pints.

Street, near to the American Consulate, White & Co.'s Pale Dry SHERRY, while having a Verandah and all the view of the seal

Harbour.

Duff Gordon's Pale Dry SHERRY,-{ white real (very dry},

Duff Gordon's yellow sen's Fale Dry SHEREY,

red

Duff Gordon's Pals Dry SHERRY

BABS & Co., in wood and bottle.

BAWAY PERKINS & Co., in hogsheads. Guiness extra DUBLIN STOUT, by E&T Burke, in quarts and pints

GINGER BRANDY, GINGER WINE, ORANGE BITTERS

Kinaha's LL

Old Scotch Tatay WHISKIgles Honey BRANDY

glass.

Bwkine & Boord's OLD TOM, MON TRUFFLES, in and tins. TRUFFLED PATES, in and time. Patent #ELATINE, LOAN SUGAR,

ing the discharge, will be inded ponesux FRUITS, in: Juice and

Consignees risk and expense.

at the

HASSANBHUY GOODAM HOUSAIN & Co. Hongkong, September 24, 1868.

ES

042

TR 29/38 TEN CASES DERCHANDIZE Ex Maria Elizabeth CHIPPED by Messrs GELLANLEY & CO

and consigned to order, have been

landed and stored for account and risk of the Consignees, and if not taken delivery: of before 10th September, 1869, will be sold at public auction to cover freight and exponeres.

MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, August 28, 1808.

TH

- NOTICE,

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THE following cases have been landed and stored at the risk and expense of the Consignees, who are requested to take immediate delivery.

En Cambodge," 24 February, 1860. GFC 15985 71 case Clinicain.

BeDonuar," 28th July, 1869.

1 case Effecta. Hoogly," 23rd August, 1889.

Il'ortmantean.

VT A U

Ess "Imperatrice," 24th September, 1869,

Loon Veron

KU. Bower

LS & N 25

1 case Lifecte,

I'tase Iffects.

1 case Provisions.

C. BERTRAND,

Principal Agent.

Hoagkong, September 25, 1869.

No lees of Firms.

R. JOHN CHARLES RIDGE is Mauthorized to sign our Firm por

procuration, at Foodbow, from this date. ... HULLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, September 2, 1869. ...oca

NOTICE

HE interest and responsibility of the ́ ́ late Mr HENRY DAVIES MARGESSON in our Firm ceased on the 30th June last; and Mr BORTIMER LYLLIN MUKBAY was admitted a partner therein on 1st July.

MAROISSON & Co,

Haust 2, 1869.

NOTICE.

B. FRITZ RAPP, iam beori duly author

Mised to sign our Fits per l'arcarádios

Teyssonneaux JAMS and JELLIES. Crosse & Blackwell's OLLMAN STORES, comprising every requisite for Families and

Messes.

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

Hongkong, August 3, 1800,

TO LET,

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With Immediate Possession. HOUSE OD PEDDER'S WHARF, lately HE Upper and Lower part of the occupied by.

THOS. HUNT & Co. Hongkong, July 16, 1860.

TO LET. HOUSES in Mosque Terrace (Caine

Road), newly painted and in tho rough repair, Water laid on

Apply to

JOHN GERRARD, Hongkong, July 3, 1869,

t£,

TO BE LET 1JTH Possession from the 1st October

W

Compton's HAMS, CHEESE, And Break-by faat BACON, in tins.

Proserved MEATS, in lib. ib. Alb, lb.

tina,

SOUPS, FISH, GAME and VEGET ABLES, of every description,

Yellow Split PEAS, Regulation LIME JUICE BLACKLEAD, PLUMBAGO, PUMIDE-STONE, eto, etc.)

LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. Hongkong, August 30, 1980)

tt.

FOR SALE. FRESH Californian HAY and OATH. RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, August 21, 1889.

t£

next, the HOUSE AND OFFICE No. 9, Gough Street, at present occupied

Messrs KinoNNER BOOK & Co..

Apply to

GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, June 30, 1869,

TO LET. HE HOUSE No. 6, West Terrace, Chine Road, newly painted and coloured throughout.

Apply to

THOS. W. BARRINGTON,

59, Wyndham St. Hongkong, June 19, 1869.-

TO LET. NE FLOOR of a house in Queen'a

Road, well situated.

ONE

ROB. 8. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, March 23, 1880,

TO LET

THE very conveniently situated. HOUSE, No. 1, in Caine koad, commanding a

DRNITURE DAMASK GIMP and

EX 3. 8. “DIOMED”.

LOOPS, Embroidered CLOTH, Vel- vet PILE, Printed and other TABLE COVERS, Table CLOTHS and NAPKINS, all sizes, SHEETINGS, Navy Bine Broad OLOTE, Silk UMBRELLAS, Blae and Black Glace SILKS, Bock MUSLINS, Wool WORK, Lace GOODS, Dressingsplendid view of the Harbour, It contains CASES and BAGS, BALL CARDS and PENCILS, Rose WATER CRACKERS, ・de, dre..

S. W BAKER & Co. Hongkong, September 9, 1859,

FOR SALE. E

•ExSamuel Russell," JORDEN'S Condensed MILK (Fresh). -Ex " Okresan."

Bo

Scotoh SALMON, FindoL HADDOCKS choice variety of SOUPS in 1 lb. Tins. and LOBSTERS, in 1 lb. Tine, Also a

Apply to

J. F. ROSE, Wellington Street: !! Hongkong, August 24, 1860.

FOR SALE.

Just received, ez Mail Steamer. DILLIARD CLOTHS of the best quality.

m・ STAU HOTEL Hongkong, August 18, 1889,

FOR SALE, at the VICTORIA FOUND.

RY, Spring Gardens:-

25 tous of SHEET IRON, 6 by 2 to 8

by 4

36

2.

31

15

from this date,

25:

"

F. BLACKHEAD & Co.

20

Hongkong, June 18, 1889.

BRUG NOTICE.

بي

THAVE this day established myself sa a

Staffordshire SCRAP.

LOOMOOR, of sizes. BAR IRON, from 4 to 5 inches round, FLAT IRON, of all sizes. 8,000 Boiler TUBES, from 2 to 3 of lengths.

PUBLIC AGOUNTANT, AVERAGE AD-atent Fan Blaat ENGINE, and FAN

JUSTER and GENERAL COMMISSION ÁGAKÝ,

O. LANGDON DAVIES. Hongkong, July 1, 1868.

OVANOTICES

E have authorized Mr CLAUS BUDDE

to sign our Firm from this date. Applegate DREYER & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1868.

WOW NOTICE.

HE Busities of KINNEAR Co., Foo- ohow, will be carried on from and after this date ander the style and firm of

foundation to melt 5 tons per hour. Cost Prive, $600 dollars.

Hongkong, September 8, 1860.

1098

FOR SALE, (Under power contained in the Mortgage Deed) LI those valuable Premises situate in A Hongkong, abatting on Queen's Road in the South, and partly on the Prapa the North, formerly occupied by Moss, Smith, Kennedy & Co., and now in the oc- onpation of Messrs. E. Schelhaes & Co. The Premises are built on Marine Lot No. 101, and are held under Lease from the

eight Rooms, Stabling for. two Ponies, and the necessary Ont-houses. Cas and Water jare laid on all over the bone!

For Particulare, apply to j

ARNHOLD KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, July 2, 1869. I

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TO LET

With immediate possesion.) EVERAL Strong New GODOWNS, very conveniently situated on. Marine Lot No. 63; between Messrs Jox BORD & Co.'a premises and Messrs GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co.'s Wharf.

For Particulars, apply to

A. MOLEOD, Al Messrs Gibb, Livingston & Co.'s. Hongkong, April 26, 1869

A

CLUB CHAMBERS, D'AGUILAR STREET. FEW. Seta of these desirable CHAR- BERs are now vacant, and can be had on reasonable terms, Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Ca Hongkong, February 6, 1860,

TO LET. WITH immediate possession, the House Wimmediat poongh Street, lately occupied by Moeura A WILKINSON & Co.

Apply-to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & CO. "Hongkong, October 14, 1888.

TWO HOUSES TO BE LET DECENTLY put in thorough Repair, at

tusteil on the RISE OF THE HILL, Westward, and an easy distance from the Queen's Road, Apply to

MR. BARRINGTON, Wyndham Street Hongkong, May 13, 1868

LIGHTERAGE AND STORAGE, THE Undersigned will undertake to land

Cotton, Rice, Coals, and other Mar handise, in theirown Boste, and to receive the same on STORAGE in First-class Gra-

ROB. &. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1866.

KINNEAR; LARKEN & Co. Crown for 999 years, subject to a Crownnite godowns, on Moderate Terms. the partners therein being, Mr WILLIAM rant of £30 per annum. The Premises are BALFOUR KINNEAR and Mr Thomas Lax-poious and airy, and the ground compri- "WISTER LARKEND

ses an area of 14.400 2

square feet, Also

WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR.. Fouchow, May 1, 1869.

JULE

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

ULES ROBIN COGNAC, in cases.

WE PUSTAD & Co. Hongkong, August 26, 1869. fobae

JUST LANDED.

11ZATSON'S Mixed JUJUBES,

Magaum Benum JUJUBES Glycerine JUJUBE "Pink and Pine JUJUBES. BARLEY SUGAR, LEMON DROPS, BURATO ALMONDS, FRUIT, LOZEN- GES

Halk Current LOZENGEST

- Watson's HEARTBURN, PAREGORIO. MORPHIA & IPKUAC., CHLORODYNE: IPROAQUANHA - BISMUTH, CHLOR ATE OF FUTASH TULU,

NINE LOZENGESHTE BALA

Bragg's Charcoal BISCUIFS.

Those Palautylo Premises joining the above on its Western boundary formerly in the occupation of the Asiatic Bank, and built on Inland Lot No. 514. These Pre- mises are likewise held under a Crown Lease for 990 youre, subject to a Crown rent of £24 10s. per annum, hud the Lat contains an area of 6,700 sunte feet.

The above valuable Property, will be sold- by Public Auction in Hongkong on some early day (of which due notice will be given), untesa previously disposed of by private contract.

OF

For further particulars, apply to

MESS. SMITH, ARCHER & Co. HENRY C CALDWELL, E:Q,

Salicitor. Hongkong, 3rd August, 1850,

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FOR SALE OR TO LET THAT desirable Residence No. 17. Caine fund, consisting of WELLUNG HOUSE, with Out Hotson and Stabling for 4 Horses attached, lately bounpied by the Bunblo, W. H. KNI

Soweitzer's COCOATINA-Epps'10000A. and is in thorough repair.

Fine new English HONEY,

AB WATSON & Co., Hunghong Dispensary,"

New Advertisements.

·PUBLIC AUCTION." [HE Undersigned will sell by Public

Auction, at their Sales Room, on

MONDAY,

the 4th October, 1869, at 11 o'clock AH,-*

NITURE, comprising:

Sundry Household and Office FUR

Bedsteads with Mattresses, Wash- stands, Wardrobe, Side Board, Desks, Counters, Fixtures, Table and Bracket Lamps, Electro Plated Candlesticks,

Batif, Soda, Oilcloth, Fairbank's Scale, Cabin Store, Dawson's patent Leather. Boots, Saddles, Pony Harness,

Etc.. Eto Eto,

AT 12 O'CLOCK A strong and fast Willing Hones IG with Oats, Awning, Sails, etc., complete..

The House has been recently redecorated Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

Apply to Hongkong, August 10, 188),

TERMS OF SALL.—Cash on delivery in

JOHN GERRARD,

FESEFELD & Co.,

Auctioneera. Hongkong, October 1, 1869,

New Advertisements.

FOR

QUOTATIONS.

SINGAPORE, PENANG, MAURİ--

TIUS AND LONDON. --

Bongsung. 1st October 1869, The O. S. & Co.'s steamer OPIUM.-Patna, New,... $5625.

*TYCHO BRAHE,”

Capt. Prêt, expected to arrive from Shanghai on or about the 22nd instant will have immediate despatch as above, For Freight or Passage, apply to

BIRLEY & Co. Hongkong, October 1, 1809.

TO LET

6421

Old,

Bonares, Now,

Old,... Malwa, Parmall, ....

CALOUTTA,........ Exchange.

670 a 675 565, noas 10 a 23 18 a 22)

Bank, 6 months' sight,....

4/60

Credits, 696

47

COTTON. BOMBAY,

* WO Large. GODOWNS at Wanchai, at

moderate Rent, For particular ap-On Caloutta, 3 days sight, Re..

228 ply to

Bombay, 3 days' night, Ra. PÉ. AA, C. QAMAJÍN & Co. Shaughne, 3 days' sight, Bonk, Th. 764.

No. 7, corner of Hollywood & Cochrane N.

Bar Silver, 17 dwts. B., 6. nom. Hongkong, October 1, 189

Spose,

... 4

nol

HONGKONG YACHT CLUB, MEETING of the Members of the Aabove OLUB will be held on MON DAY, the 4th instant, at 6p.nt, at the HONGKONG CLUB, for the purpose of a sing Rules and Regulations, and electing

officern.

Hongkong, October 1, 1869.----|

SAYLE & Co., VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

BONG KONG.

**

004

HAVE BROEIVED EX MAIL STEAMER,

Large assortment of MILLINERY,

BONNETS, and HATS, of the

latest fashions, A

LIN, Bud GRENADINE, for Evening

A Choice assortment of SILK, MUS

Wear.

A fine assortment of now French FLOW.

ERS, HEAD-DRESSES and FEATHERS. A large assortment of new TRIM

MINGS and FRINGES in all colors.

Mexicans, it may Gold Leaf, 999 touch, Gold Bar, 98 toual, English Sovereigns, Discount, Australian Sovereigne,

Gas Company Shares,... H. & W.poa Dock, Old,

5. Bank Sharos, Old, Do, do New, Union Dock........

28.70 22.70 a 23.00 4.48) 4:46 quoted

9 a 11

15 p. e. dise. a 26 přem. 14 p. c. pro. 40 p. o. dia.

Temperature. Boxoxong, Let October 1869, (Taken at Mesers Falconer & Co.'s Premises, Queen's Road. THERMOMETER AM, Dry, 73 -:: Do.

Wet, 717 Do.

4. P.M., Dry, Do

Wet Self-registered Maximum,

Do. Min. over night, BAROMETER,

Do

4F.M.

73 781 72

N 1971-OCTOBER 1, 1869,

colour in the remark. Unlike more extensive Colonies or the home Counties, we have here no geographical difficulties to contend with. The official members bave at most a hundred yards to walk, and the non-official' members all reside within half-an-hour's drive, we might say walk, of the Council porn,

Though no steps were taken, which” will awaken active interest, yesterday, we agree with His Excellency in the remark that such discussions as that re- ported are productive of good. We cannot on the present occasion enter into the arguments advanced upon particular topics; but must contant ourselves with referring our readers to the report, in which they will find those argumenta ast forth in full. But we may reiterate our congratulations to the non-official nem- bers upon having shewn that, without sacrificing their dignity or indulging in irritating language, they have vindicated their right to be considered as in some sort representative menibers."

We learn that the statement to which we gave currency regarding the Austrian treaty is erroneous. It was based, how- ever, on very explicit and apparently correct information published in the North China papers, and we are so far. blameless. It appears that the real version is as follows:-

The Chinese objected, for ressons well known to all, to the clause stipulating for the free admission of missionaries to the interior, and nothing could induce 30.024 them to change their saind on this point. 29.984 Admiral-Petz, again, would on no account

THE CHINA MAIL.

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, ocr. 1, 1869.*.

THE debate at yesterday's meeting of the than one noteworthy, but shiafly on Legislative Council was in more respects

account of the unusually independent Ladios' and Gentlemen's Kid GLOVES, tone assumed by the nou-official mem- in white and colors, all sizes.

bars. It is scarcely going too far to say that it was the first occasion upon which Gentlemen's Drab Shell and Felt HATS they asserted their representatiso obarat- ter. Hitherto their attendance at the various meetings had been productive of but little good, inasmuch as when they (or their predecessors) had differed from the acts of the Governor, bashfulness, or a conviction of the inutility of the oppo- sition, or some other cause hitherto

Blue and Green GOSSAMERS, &

BRANOR ESTABLISHMENT,

20, Foochow Road, Shanghai, Hongkong, February 3, 1869.

LATEST SHIPPING.

agree to the insertion of a clause, prohi biting this admission, and es no agreement could be come to, he adopted at last the expedient of striking out the clause in question altogether, especially as the favoured nation clause secures to Austrian subjects all the liberty in religious matters which other nations enjoy.

LEGISLATIVE. COUNCIL.

The Coaucil met at 2 o'clock. Present- HE the Governor, Hon. Colonial Secre tary, Hon. Acting Chief Justice, Hoo, Gibb, Taylor and Howett, Colonial Treasurer, Hon. Messrs. Keswick,

The minutes of laat meeting were read and confirmed.

when

H. E. said that, before proceeding to the other business, he would iny on the table some important returns, as he thought all. important returns should be laid on the table for the information of members of Council. The first (relating to piracy) had been prepared for the Home Government and it was a remarkable document it was remembered that it comprised piracica which were really reported in unknown, caused them to subsite clongkong. In view of the suppression of

the legislation after the first burst of speech. While it was instructive and interesting to se

for that

purpose, we should be very sorry to see the Coun would be forwarded to Her Majesty's Go-

what had been going on..

These rotarus cil chamber turned into a mere arena for. verument, and each member could exstaine the display of obstructive or factions them for himself, Altogether he considered opposition, it is equally to be deplored it was considered that formerly the reports that it was exceedingly satisfactory, whet Oct 1, Ocean, British barque, 652, A. should it become hereft of even the som of piracy were all sent to one office as

Mr Deane put it, the reporta Auderson, Yokohama, Sept. 10, Geizoral-blance of a representative charactor.sent, prior to the year 1867, to offices of THOMAS HOWARD.

having been

ARRIVALS. Oct. 1, Herman, British barque, 390, Drather, Bangkok, Sept. 9, Genoral Order.

Oct. 1, Melissa, N. German barque, 545, Wiese, Yokohanis, Sept. 10, Hallast. BOURJAV HUDENER & CO.

Oct. 1, Suga, Norwegian barque, 790, Boo, Shanghai, Sopt. 24, Ballast.-Jous BURD & Co..

DEPARTURES:

Sept. 30, Tycho Brake, for Amoy & Shai. Oct. 1, Cathay, for Masao.

1, Jubileo, for Bangkok.

1, Drydens, for Bangkok.

CLEARED,

Athena, for Yokohama. Georg, for Tientsin.

Ricer Clyde, for Singapore, Breir Rhum Preary, for Bangkok.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The Norw, barque Sage, Capt. Boe, from Shanghae, reports the first day had light S. E. wind, thence strong N. E. monsoon and thick weather with heavy sea and much rein till arrival in port.

The Brit. barque Ocean, Capt. Anderson, froni Yakobama, reports the first 3 days had fine weather and light winds from S. . E. from thence had strong N. E. monsoon and heavy sea and thick foggy woather and much rain till arrival in port.

POST-OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS WILL CLOSE!--

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.- Per AZOF, ouSaturday, the 2nd October, at 13.80 p.m., instead of at the time previously notified.

For SHANHALI

Per MALACOA, on Saturday, the 2nd October, at 11.30 P., instead of at the tune previously notified.

14 is hereby notified for general informs tion that under the Provisions of a Trea sury Warrant, which will come into opera tion on the 1st October next, correspon- dence addressed to Constantinople will forwarde at the following reduced Rates of Postage, which must be paid in advance,

be

Massis Gibb, Keswick, Taylor, a Rowett, have cortainly done their best upon this occasion to shew that they desire to be considered not mero dum

ies, but the true representatives of the Colonists. That the points they raised should have been met with replies which owing to circumstances are at present unanswerable, is but natural and in reality matters but little. The most that can be hoped in a Council constituted as

Chal

and

of

By that

well as the Magistracy, the return showed the Harbor Master and Registrar Generals

probably only half the real number piracies reported in the Colony previous to date. The totals-from 34 reported in 1204, 50 in 1865, 25 in 1806, and 22 in 1867 bad fallen to 14 in 1805, and to 5 for the nins mouths of this year Robbery in Chinese waters, which did not exactly mean what was generally conveyed in

in the word piracy, were never very numerous; and he was of opinion that the return was very sat istory indeed. He regretted that not long since a foreign vessel had been attacked near Macao but he was glad to the attacks upon foreign vessels were now very few aud of rare occurrence. There is that of Hongkong is that the non was one important coluinn, which showed official members will place before the (so far as could be hit upon) how many of Government a clear and temperate expo- the piracies had been planned in this Co- sition of the views of the majority of long. He was of opinion that the charac those governed; and this upon the pre-by the measures taken; and it could not ter of the Colony had now been rodeemed sent occasion they have-dona.

he said that the measures put into opera Upon the point raised by Mr Gibb-tion were altogether barren of results. that the Special Fund, being raised under Another return which he submitted to them local legislation, the local Council should was one showing the number of cases of have some control over its expenditure, larceny by servants for the last five youre; we agree with him thus for: that either and a more remarkable return was never the Governor in Council should have the laid on the table of any legislative asser disposal of items, or neither Governor ot bly. It had been thought that the tempta- Council should have any power whatever back to the licensing of gambling; and tion to servants would be a serious draw- over them. It may be urged that at & priori he was of the same opinion that present, while the Council has no control this would really have been a very serious whatever, the Governor has the power drawback to the measure of gambling li only of "recommendation." But as it is not found to be the ssee at Macao, and On inquiry he found that such evident that this includes the power of

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of

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.

acting upon his own wishes until yetoed then thought that it also might

prove to KO here. In the retoru the by the home government, the argument average for the quarter was

gifan which denies hiu any disposal of the reported at the Police Station as well as fund is but a specious one. For the those convicted; and it was matter of good of all concerned it is most desirable certainty that the records of the Police that the approval of any expenditure of Court were now very well kept, there were the fund lie entirely with the home now no omissions, though there may have been formerly. The Council would note government, which has accepted the per-that the license system took effect on maneut responsibility of it. But mean 15th of September, 1867; and that before while the Council should share with the that dato the average to the quarter in the Governor any responsibility arising from year '65, 66, and '67, was respectivaly the temporary use of its money. The non- 86, 75, and 87. Immediately after the official members put this forcibly sented 82 cases, as they had not houses were licensed, the quarter pro- and their opinion will, we think, be then got the thing so well in generally endorsed.

as they afterward did; but then they One objection made by His Excellency subsequently improved, the four quarters the Governor appears to us singularly of last year being 40, 21, 23, and 17. Then infelicitous.

shown were 16, 15 Be remarked that the for this year, the

and 18-the lowent

rent boing 15; and it would principle upon which the estimates were For NEWSPAPERS, PACKETS OF PATTERNS, exactness tinless the Council were con- hy. servants always will remain independent 20 cents each balf-an-ounce weight. voted could not be carried out in its appear that now the numbers had dropped down to the norrual state in which larceny stently in session and that the esti of the existence of the gambling license, mates could not be provided so exactly as This was a very unlooked for result, and the non-official members desired lose showed that the risk of detection was so the Council " met over and over again." great-ho had often imposed fines when it But, we would ask if mich be a necessity was found that servants had lost money

that very to the well-being of the Colony why

for would care to try their luck although some servanta wauld be tempted should not the Connell be constantly in to indulge, le had no reason to complet Sexdont and why should it no meet of the Inspection which he had instituted over and over again! When we consi- he had armuged that an inspector should der that at times two, four, and even visit each of the gambling-houses twich wonths have elapsed between the month, so an to keep the licensises on the qui vine and as they did not know when times of meeting, such an objection sess the inspector might drop in, this object was

viz.:~

For LETTERS:

AND BOUKS;1

2 cents each two ounces up to half-pound, and 3 cents for every additional half-pound.

F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General General Post Office, Hongkong, 23rd September, 1860.

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UNDER DESPATCH. For Swatow, Amoy and Foochow For Amf, on Saturday, the 2nd October, at 1 p.m., instead of at the time previously notified.

For Shanghai-Per Malacca, on Batur day, the 3od October, at Noon, instead pcs of at the time previously notified.

most uncalled for. Did they meet exits effected. In this way. The inspectors were a woek regularly, and additional sittings perfectly independent of the licensees, and were then required, there might be some received a certain sum for the work they

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did-Yet suother on the table: it was touching the remar published relating and Shanghai. He might make any proper on this subj can Municipal Cour body of which he svery respect, becat circumstances it ha good government as beld

up and quoted It was no reflecti

body; but this me

truth. The r after that the remarks fo n based upon erro in Bongkong teris ratio of 1per ceu ratio of 1 per cent.

NK BUILDI The Governor thi better resume whe left off; and the mo aviest thing they had Ordinance. In the Attorney General (h that officer seeming dence in the Counci could do without hir bill to the acting ed a great deal of

Cl

before it could pass. part of our legislatio

done to it; and i for members whethe be better to bring supplemental to th embracing the chief suggesting Chief

by the new

The

it was with some di matters of building bad bocu carsfully lo cil, and he was thereby was of opinion that i taste of the public, interfere; and that's be extended beyond were absolutely neces the public. Any id General would have ing as to details, wou The Surveyer Ganer by law, nor did he be or would be exerted ing appeared to ex was vested in him

If there wasB

on which par shother

bear aupfensant feeli ference with taste i the provisions of th taken from the other taken from the Imp had been supplied fro The bulk is from th require great chang commission were not but in 1889 they mig improvenienta upon th various sections, of w and how to proceed. what they could, go t

and see what has

·Bary, and it

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those more in accorda cal requirements; an Ur there was another ordinance had worke last 12 or 13 years: short ordinance of f with the improvement able; which course convenient and would the native mind. Ag provisions were not for the

public

welfare.

to get the city built and if we had a M. might have a nze for all the sinuses vent accidents.

boulevar

H. E. wished Boni clausos pointed out. the Surveyor General provide for so that harsh look. But not sion, in the face of th

fire, etc., would not d The A. Chief Ju to Section 9, which to be altered in its works shall be under spection of the Surrey be comnienced, resur completed with due Ordinance," and of mi rise to the idea that thi iuspected everything aut the power which it those words

were calcu

Hon. Mr. Gibb obser so intended, and he ha convey that meaning.

The A. C. J. said th idea that the S. G. was building.matters, and know axaotly, before th their money, what th what they were not to

Hon, J.

B. Taylor r intended to restrain,

power of the surveyor Han, Mr Keawick

sence of such intention

The A. C. 3. suggeste

look through the section

The Colonial Secretar thought the public alarmed at the length of Now, of the new clans but a few definitions, tions, and a few rules z

(the great cause of the s shades, cook-houses, dru

atrout They were ve thought there was rea alarmed about.

B. E. remarked that,

tion

of property, they

that the general securit tained, and to: insist up garding rules for the pa latter could not be encr Convenience.

Mr Keswick said th spoken of, he had heard

of the Council, and belie The whole objection w venience, and touch lat

allowed so long as the endangered. As to the by defining his functions

what

couki and what He was well acquainted but he had aot detecte tuteation and meaning seriously objected to j new ordinance had pre

legally

71 and the questi so as to show clearl to be observed in buildin public safety,

Hon, Mr. Rowelt sai prived some valuable noti

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