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mid-day extra, gives the result of the Bricket Match si Amoy. The Hongkong loven ran up 166 (with the aid of a splen did score of 77 put together by Mr F. B. Hand) in their second innings while the Augites totalled for their second innings

strong current zet the vessel off its course. Heavy squalls and obscured weather ahead of us, and extending from the North Weat to the South, rendered it impossible for the Roof to be seen.

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THE CHINA MAIL,

years of age when he opmmproed the pro- ject, which he has so well executed. On this point your readers jay perhaps be bet, ter laformad

dr. Co.'s, on the 14th Instant. The vessel | Temples including the Monkey and Golden was under repair at the time of the accident, Temples. having been hauled above low water mark The Prince then proceeded to the Castle some days previously,

of the Rajah of Benares up the Ganges, where he was gorgeously received in fall Oriental splendour, by the Rajah's tapbps mounted on horses, elephants and camels.

The display was most picturesque and

-only 110 (spite of Mr. Sattlernon's 54), to their duties, and that every posible effort made by ourselves out and dried, and ready way, amongst them the passengers of the view in. the Southern suburb, near the imposine received several gifts from -

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The numbers are therefore ;—

Hongkong (lat Innings)...... 63 (2nd J...166

13

229 Amoy (1st innings)... 71

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(2nd

110

181

Majority for Hongkong........46

We have pleasure in certifying that both prior to the accident and subsequently, the Capt. and Officers have been most attentive has been exarted to get the ship off the Reet.

We further state that in our opinion this accident should in no way affset the confid ance of the travelling public in this route and Company, as we would ourselves have no hesitation in again travelling by the Company's boats and recommending our friends to adopt this route-Signed by 13 frat-class passengers,

Tu■ Menelaus takes the Djemnah's mail to The Manila Comercio states that the exports Shanghai.

during 1876 from the ports of Manila, Caba, and Iloilo, amounted to $18,256,400, being $947,100 more than in 1874.

Passyneens booked for Hongkong →

Per P&O, Dec. 1Mesars J. Barry Tux Diario de Manila of the 91st ult. says: Bad FA Surton Dec. 30-Mr and Mrs" Advices from Paris state that it has Samuels Jan. 13-Miss Huffam. Jan. 27-Me W. C. Johnston,

Fer French Mail, Jan. 2-Mr T. Dick, Jan. 16––Mra Beazley. Jan. 30-Mr and ...Mira Manson. Feb. 13-Mr K. Adama.

March 12-Mr and Mrs Fairhurst.

been decided to form in that city, a power ful Anglo-French company with the inten tion of turning to account the mother of pearl shell which is so abundantly found it. the Philippines. The carrying out of this project will give a vigorous push to the maritime industry of these distant ielanda: **Within the last few years, the business done in mother of pearl, which Manila pow exports to Chins chiefly, has been increasing remarkably; and the estimation in which this article is held for its goodness in different markets is continually becoming greater."

To Shanghai, per French Mail (Jạn, 16) Mrs and Miss Bradfield; (Feb. 18) Mr W. "A. Turnbull, and Mrs Turnbull

I would appear that after all Lord Lytton is the future Viceroy of India. Commenting on his appointment, the Straits Times thats writes:The appointment of Lord Lytton to the Governor-Generalship of India, will take India, as well as the whole British

a contract with us and invite the world to join you as shareholder, and invite them to believe that you are the promoters, and to participate with you in the contract which you will pretend you have made. We will The incidents of the passage here been find you the shares. We will be the pro-fow. We left with a good number of saloon The Leopard lately captured in the moters. We will indemnity you against all passengers, some of hora left us at every Tuen-foodstricta notiod of which appeared the expenses. We will have the contract port of call. We picked up a few by the in our issue of the 30th ultimo is now on Brisbane which was stranded on a coral reef bridge. The exhibitors are said to be mak on her way, from Australia, and had to ing a small fortune by the show.

the Rajah, and when dusk set in viewed throw her cargo and coals overboard before

the illuminations in the Oity from the she could be got off. Amongst the cargo We learn of a rather disagreeable enconn- Castle roof. EN was the Japanese spoolmens at the Great ter with a water buffalo. A gentleman who The entire length of the city along Show in Australia, and which were intended was riding with a few friends at some distance the rivers is splendidly laminated; the for Philadelphia this year. Although our from the Settlement was attacked by every architectural beauty and great height engines showed signs of weakness at times powerful specimen of the above named of the majority of the buildings adding we managed to keep our due dates, at the tribo. The brute charged straight at him, greatly to the grandeur of the scene. Noth respective ports until after leaving Balgon, and threw him from his pony-somewhat ing yet witnessed can compare with 16. when we enaruntered heavy winds and injuring the latter, but, fortunately, caraing There was a grand display of fireworks weather; and on the afternoon of the 28th only a few braises to the rider. The buffalo on each bank of the river. one of our three platons gave way the re- then turned his partionlar attention to the maining two brought us safely into Hong pony, which he chased for a considerable kong, one day behind time. The vessel distanos, thus allowing our friend to make will have to remain here to repair, and 18 a strategic movement to the rear. is thought another, will have to be provided to take forward to Shanghai the maile, cargo and passengers,

for signature; and we will give you a part "of the purchase money which we are to receive in money or in shares; and besides that you will have your profits as directors of this Company. And that body of English gentlemen have consented and condescended to become the hired retainers upon those terms of some unknown adventurers from the other side of the Atlantic."

After enunolating the legal principle that no agent can derive profit from his agency without the knowledge of his principal, the Judge says! Iagala desire to repeat that this Court will never sanction anything of that kind, and will make the persons who engage in schemes such as these pay back to the uttermost farthing what they have resolved."

CORRESPONDENCE.

EXPENSIVE GAS.

To the Editor of the ** Omina Mais.”

Hongkong, Jan. 29, 1870. S-May I endeavour to ascertain, through the columns of your Journal, whether, the experience of Gas consumers generally is similar to my own in the matter of greatly augmented bills for the consumption of the past year? On looking over my household expenses I find that under exactly similar conditions 1 had been than the average of the three preceding made to pay 28 per dent. more in 1875 years. Gas is becoming an expensive luxury at this rate, and 1, for one, will take to Silber-light for pure economy, un less I can obtain my Carburetted hydrogen on cheaper terme. I hope some of your

The passage has been pleasant throughout, and the worthy Commusaire has done all that was possible to make every passenger confortable on board.

On board the Steamer Djemaah,

24 Des., 1875.

To MONS. DE LESSERS,

We the undersigned subjects of the British Crown, being & Low passengers who have had the pleasure of travelling with you from Marsolilos, would beg to tender you our con- gratulations before you take leave of us at Port Said.

HANGCHOW.

The Prince leaves for Lucknow to-morrow. morning.

Bombay, January 5.---General: Edward Allan Holdich is appointed to Coloneloy in the 57th.

General Freeman Murray becomea Colonel in the-98rd.

Cairo, January 5.-Cherif Pashs, Minii.“ tor of the Interior, is appointed Minister for Foreign Affairs. Nabar Pasha has resigned. In consequence of the Ministry of Commerce having been separated from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Bachel Pacha is appointed-Minister of Commerce. France has sent a special envoy to Egypt

Plymouth Church has agreed to the pra pasal of Mrs. Moniton for council of th Congregational churches to review its action in her case, and the saffiency of her reasons for absenting herself from its ministrations, The papera-generally predict renewal of the Beecher investigation, but the issues to be submitted to the council are so framed that this will not nenessarily follow amed

An extensive robbery took place the other day by a female servant from her mistress. It appears that a Celestial lady of easy virtue lately returned from California, where she had managed to make a "pile." She took a house in a street known as the Empire, rather by surprlas, hecatise he is readers will take the trouble to look into to all Europe and the East, by the construe- however the Ningpoeza had lost no time in-Martin v, M'Uavanagh—and describes "stone street" and engaged the services by no means a man of mark as a statesman the matter and make their experiences tion of the oanal by which your name has giving himself up to the authorities. the plaintiff, the daughter of a farmer in

of a female servant, One day, towards the end of the Chlaese year, the old dame suddenly disappeared, and it was then discovered that jewellery and money to the extent of over $8,000 had been stolen. "It is said that the mistress was drugged while the operation of overhaul ing her boxes was being carried on. The matter is now in the hands of the police.

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The following is the order of Service of St. John's Cathedral, Hongkong, 4th Sunday after Epiphany, 30th January, 1870

and is even little known as an author, and because the appointment of the Duke of Buckingham was considered a moral by every Editor in the East and in the West. It is one of those coup de Theatres in which the Right Hon'ble Benjamin Disraeli de lights, and it may turn out as great a success as that of Lord Mayo to the same post by the presant Premier. The Ceylon Times bas the following notice of Lord Lytton Rauter's telegram is to succeed Lord North- The Lord Lytton, who according to brook as Viceroy of India, is the only son of the great navelist, poet, dramatist, orator and statesman, and was born Nov. 8, 1831. Be wes educated at Harrow and Bonn in Germany, and at an early age entored the diplomatic service at Washing Morning Prayer at 11.--Reader, The ton, under his uncle vir Houry Buller, Bishop of the Diocese Preacher, The Ambassador at that alty. After a long and varied career in the diplomatic Bishop of the Diocese First Lesson, Job, branch of the public service, he was ap XXVI; Second: Lesson, Matthew, IVI. 24 to XVII. 14; Venite, 9 Mercer: Te Deum, pointed in December 1874, Her Majesty's 2 Meroar; Benedictus, 16 Merger; First Ambassador at the Court of Lisbon, and in Hymn, "Brief life is here our portion," the following May was offered, but declin: No. 407, Part I.; Second Hymn, Loed, the Governorship of Madras, vacant by round the throne, at God's right hand," the death of Lord Hobart Under the assumed name of "Owen Meredith" he produced a number of works in prose and verae, which were favorably received, and stamped him as a writer of rate power. In 1864 he married Edith, the second daughter late Earl of Clarendon; and in Jan. 1673 he succeeded his father the late Lord Lytton.

No. 429,

Evening Prayer at 4-Reader, The Rev. J., Ladds, N.; Preacher, The Rev. J. S. Ladda, P. N.; First Lesson, Job, XXVI; Second Lesson. Acts, XVIIL to V. 24:

publio.

Yours,

M. B. P.

A SHOT IN REPLY,

the county of Cavan, as a handsonis young woman, 225 years of age." This is either remarkable case for the anti-centenarians to investigate, and one showing how youthful viguer and beauty may be preserved in the land of home rule to a period altogether unknown elsewhere in modern times, or 41 simply demonstrates that somebody con nected with the Mercury has a marked

A serious affray has taken place in. this city, which took its rise from a singularly trilting oircumstance. There lives hers a brass-man, a native of Hangchow, who has Ningpo journeyman.. He ordered this man to go one day and wash some vegets bles for dinner, and while engaged in this occupation by the river side, a Hangchow man who wanted the place to wash some rice came up and began to dispute with him. The Ningpo raun replied that he had taken the place first, and he was entitled to finish his business; but the native of Hangohow becoming nasty' they both loss their tempere, A fierce, ight ensued, in Our business relationships connect us so which the Ningpo man, by a well-aimed but verally with India, China, Japan and other most unlucky kick, succeeded in killing his parts of the East, and it is to as a pleasure opponent on the spot. The affair got wind, to have the opportunity of thanking you for and our informant says that ten thousand the great service which you have rendered Hangehow men assembled in the streets journal not given to joking-reports in ita The Leeds Mercury a matter of fact to our country at home especially, as well as intent on avenging the murder. Meanwhile Des 1 issue a Dublin breach of promise cas become famous throughout the sivilized Here I am," said he; "I have had the world. We remember the indomitable ener- misfortune to kill a native of your city, by and perseveranse with which, in the face now kill me. It's only proper!" But the of many difflonlties and disponiragements, populace wouldn't hear of it; they wanted you executed that work, and we wongratu- not only him, but nine of his fellow-citizens late you on the position of the canal to The Ninggo nan vigorously resisted this dey We do not consider, and we are demand, which he said was out of all sure that neither do you consider, that reason. A life for a life," he rejoined

is yet a completed work much has "that is fair enough; but you can't charge for a few remarke upon a communication still to be done before your own ideas can be ten lives for the loss of one." So the faculty for putting & 2 together. It will peared over the signature of "Birdett 2,500,000 tons of shipping have passed greater numbers than the Hangohowites, ever the lady's age, she was compensates is your paper of last evening, which ap-fully realized; but the fact that in one year Ningpaese assembled themselves in oven gratlly jilted spinsters to know that, wher Coutts, the perusal of which, has tickled through it is the best proof that can be and a pitched battle ensued, in which for losing her lover by an award of 200% many others besides myself in the Colony given of the value of the canal, and is at twenty-five of the latter were killed. Of damages, though it was just possible, as the While fully agreeing with the writer in same time a splendid result of the effort to course the slayer is in custody and will defendant said he being given to drink his desire for the protection and increase of which you have given so great a part of doubtless be beheaded; but the natives of and having run away with his father's sex mall birds, it is impossible for any one your life. And over and above its value in Hangchow are in a ferment of rage, and is vant maid--that the lady had had a possessing the soantient knowledge of commercial aspect, we resignire in the is feared that the affair may lead to further fortunate escape from him natural history to refrain from a smile, canal a most effective means of bringing the trouble. Courier & Gazette. when he reads Birdett's classification of East and the West more closely together in the Woodcock, as one of those coming their friendly and social relationships. or that ought to come--under the Loual Ordinance.

Is it possible that, with all his love for the feathered inhabitants of our land home, he knows so little of their history that he believes the Woodcocks-poor vic time lately shot would have added to their number by breeding here! Surely he mines be aware that the Birds were here only on a visit, and that it was just as well to bag six when the opportunity occurred, instead ting more next time.

To the Editor of the "GHINA MAIL."

Hongkong, January 29, 1876, St.-Will you kindly allow me space

Wo beg also to congratutate your on the step lately taken by our Government in be-

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CHINHIAND. (Courier Correspondent.)

-January 18th, 1876,

coming part proprietors of the Canal, and The meeting of Land-renters was held we are assured that we bat echo the senti- to-day at the Municipal Council Room, Mr. ments of our Countrymen generally when W. G. Stronach, H.B.M. Consul in the chair. we express the hope that by this step the The proposition to levy wharfage dues i two great Countries-France and England order to raise funds for carrying out the may become more than ever united in in hunding scheme, as per enclosed copy, was terest, the only rivalries to be known be not carried. The following resclution, tween them being the peaceful rivalries of introduced by Mr. Williamson, was passed. That each lot of land to pay a certain beneficent commerce.

We trust that you may long be spared to amort, whether built or not, in proportion work, and we remain,

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Paalms, Nos. 169 and 185 Monk; Service of the Hon. E. Villiers, and visos of the of waiting for the mythical chance of go witness a ställ greater success to your noble to its-alue, towards repairing the Band."

Wesley in F.; Anthem, "Cast they burden upon the Lord," Mendelssohn, No. 30; Hymn after Sermon, No. 81 in Mercer.

HaDux & Co.'s Weekly Shipping Report, Pagoda Anchorage, 22nd Jan, 1876

Arrivals During the Week-Jan. 10; Yesso, from Hongkong ;-18, Taku, from Shanghai.

Departures During the Week.Jan. 15, Ceres, for Shanghai; 16, Haining, for Shanghai 16, Douglas, for Hongkong; 17,

(L. & Q. Express.)

The amount of bullion per P. and 0.

Again, does the kind-hearted "Birdett" know so little of the bird he pities, that he expects during his suburban rambles, to sou numbers of them "perobing in front,

steamer Bokhara, from Southampton, on skimming the ground, touching it lightly, the 16th ulto., was-In silver, to Shanghai, and bounding from it like a graceful and £4,210; to Hong Kong, £71,079.88-4d. adroit danseuse-then stopping to plume The Salamis, paddle despatch vessel, themselves, exhibit the black and shining which recently returned from the China wing and wag the ever-agile tail" station, is to be refitted for further service at Devonport and provided with new boilers at a cost of £28,000,

of

Commander the Hon. E. S. Dawson,

Monsieur de Lesseps,

Your Sincere Wellwishers. (Signed by about 20 passengers by the Djeminah.)

The proposer is not a property-holder." Mr. Bean, one of the members of the late Council, was found to have expended Tis. 17.40 instead of $10 as allowed by the Council, and had to pay the difference out of his own pocket. The Municipal Council elect for 1878 is composed of the following

M. Lonsep, after thanking the gentlemen who waited upon him, said that as soon as he began to study the works connected gentlemen: Messrs Salter, Carnie, Duff, with the Suez Canal, he was convinced that Williamson and Gearing. Dr. Platt was the enterprise would be above all profitable unanimously elected Municipal Surgeon for to the commercial and maritime interests the year; the office in both honorary and of England. But France had taken the honourable. Initiative in the work, the science of France while as a Frenchman he expected, it to bring honor to his own country, he at the same time had always looked upon it as a

lization, and had believed also that it would bring to an end the political riva which had also so long existed between France and England in Egypt.

If he really expects this, I recommend his carrying some salt for the agile tail," but I fear that unless he goes in for harder work than strolling in the suburba, he Midge, for Cruise; 20, Yesso, for HODS HMS. Dwarf, has written an interesting won't be able to "notice with admiration to determined the mode of its execution, and kong; 20, Nadeshda, for Takao.

Shipping in Port. Cyclop, Charlie account of the naval and military services his companion the tameness of a few" small

of China, from personal observation and woodcocks, as they hover near him. Palmer, San Francisco, Taku.

information gathered on the spot. The Not much," remarks the wily bird making account has been forwarded to the Admir. an expressive motion with his right foot work undertakan in the interests of civi arrived in Harbour this afternoon, with the

towards his beak.

WE note by the Siam Weekly Advertiser that four steamers passed up by Bangko tom point one after the other about 9 a.m. on the 12th instant. That journal adda We hope this rush of steamers, will not be taken advantage of by the rice dealers to increase the price and leave no margin of

profit for mercantile investments.

alty.

The following extract from "Game Birds of Sweden and Norway, may be of service to "Birdest"

**The Woodcock's chief food consiste of worms, small beetles &c, the breeding and existence of which are dependent on the

Since the beginning of the century France had not ceased, through her engineers, her servants, and her officers, by land and sea,

ARRIVAL OF THE FRENCH

MAIL.

The M.M. str. Djennah, Capt. Flarabeau,

London Mails of Dec. 17.

UNPUBLISHED TELEGRAMS.

We extract the following telegrams from late Indian exchanges:

Caloutta, 1st Jan.-This (Saturday) af. ternoon H. R. H. unveiled an Equestrian

Quotations. Horakone, Jan. 29, 1876. OPIUM-New Patna, cash... 605

credit, 610

Old Fatna, esah....

credit, *- New Benares, osah, 870 credit, 575

aredit,

Old Benares, cash,

New "Malwa, nah, 685 credit, 690 Allowance Tasla,

Old Malwa, sakh; 590 Pr

credit, 595 Allowance Tabl CAMPHOR, TOME .... 14) a 15° QUICKSILVER....

91 SALTPETRE,

Exchange, Bank, & months' aight, Credit, & months algbt

72 73

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On Calcutts, Bank demand, ---

Bombay, demand, Shanghai, domand, Shanghal, 30 days" sight, Bar Silver, 17, dwis. B., Sycee, Mexicans,.. English Sovereigns, Gold Leaf,

Australian Sovereigns, Discount,

***

***

***

*25.10 4.92

...

Shares.

4.93 6a8

Hongkong Bank, 6 per cent. prem.

K. Fire Ins. Co., $545 China Fire Ins. Co., $140 Victoris Fire Ins. Co., 568

As regards Hamburg communication with the East Indies and China, neither arrivale nor departures are reported, and rates of freight are on the same scala aš last reported. The Bellona steamer was to leave in a few days for Singapore, ro., and being only of middling size, would be a full state of the weather. On the coming of to give all assistance to the Viceroy of statue of Earl-Mays, amidst a brilliant ship. The Therese Behn, for Singapore, the frost, these retire to, their winter Egypt in his efforts to restore civilization gathering. Mr Ballen Smith, the president K. & W. Dook Co., 86% die Tas Sarazoak Gazette of the 3rd instantvid Penang, and the Deutschland, for Hong. quarters, and the Woodoook being then to the old land of the Pharaohs. British of the memorial committee, recounted the China Traders' Ins. Co., $1600

unable to obtain the needful sustenance, is policy had moreover always looked with history of the memorial, and the Prince Union Ins. Boalety of Canton, 1600 kong, wore slowly filling up.

11 amoured that the Oriental Bank obliged to change its quarters, and whilst Jealousy on the proceedings of Francs in replied, enlogising the late Earl Mayo, and Chinese Insurance Co., $216 Corporation will pay the coupons of the removing by slow degrees to the South, Egypt It was afraid that some day the expressing his pleasure at taking part in North Chinis Ins. Co., Tis, 825 Japan Seven per Cent, Loan of 1978, eit renews, at veral halting-places, 1e French might some to exercise an exclusive the present ceremony.

G. & J. Marine Ins. Co., Tle. 107: on the 1st proximo, on and after that date, attempts to obtain food. And its return influence there,

Calcutta, Brd Jan. This morning the Yangtase Ins Association, Tim. 500 The total quantity of tea delivered from to the North in Spring is equally easy of the bonded warehouses in London during explanation for in addition to its desire opposition made from first to last to the Hospital for the purpose of witnessing Union 8. Navigation Co., Tile.

To this sentiment he had attributed the Prince of Wales again visited the General K. O. & M. S.-bost Co., 5 din. ex div. H. M. 8. Audacións, Admiral Ryder's lag. the week ended the 11th inst. was 8,400,891 in da imate and soll more congenial to ste operations connected with the Canali on some further Snake poison experiments Shanghai Steam N. Co., The $74

Hongkong Hotel Co., $52 die ship, arrived at Singapore on Jan. 14. It ib., of which 2,159,029 lb. was for home and climate opposition which he thought was not sp under Doctor Fayrer

This afternoon at 4:80 a Convocation of Chinese Imperial Loan, £102. is reported, says the Straits Times, that the consumption, 850,050 lb. was removed habits, is added another powerful influence proved by the English people. The people

however, following the Ixudable custom of the Calcutta University assembled for the And now, Me Editor, let me conclude their country, supported the government in purpose of confirming an honorary degree Audacions, with the Admiral, will prodeed coastwiso, 227,608 lb. was sent coastwise the sexual feeling." on to Perak, but we understand this is not for exportation, 154,819 lb. was exported,

saysWe have been given to understand that three companies have been formed in Singapore for the purpose of planting gem bier and pepper in Barawak, and that coolles are already coming in.

Temperature. Hosuzore: Jan 29, 1876.. Queen's Rosd.)

yet definitely deolded upon. She will stand, 3,394 lb. was for ship's stores. They plea for the red-handed resident by its Foreign policy, and thus helped to of Doctor of Laws on the Prince of Wales (Taken át álezers. Falconer & Co.'s Premises, all events probably await the arrival of the duty received amounted to £58,976, which, hoping that "Birdett Coutta" will let oreate those obstacles, Bat: to-day the This is the first honorary decree conferred

French mail from Europe before leaving.

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on comparison with the $54,164 received

in the preceding week, shows a decrease of about per cent Tax Straits Times of the 36th says -From The Great Northern Telegraph Comi the heavy squalls that have been experiencpany's traffic receipts for the month of ed at Singapore at short intervals during November were this year, 1:260,830; 'last the past few days, and the swell breaking year, 2.369,387. The total receipts, from in upon the beach, it is evident that there January 1 to November 30, were-thin. has been heavy weather outside in the China | year, 1.8,848,870; last year, 1.4,118,812. SOB

Dr. Dudgeon, of Peking, is at present in fown, and, it is said, purposes to deliver a series of addresses to his numerous friende from Chine, now in London, with a view of laying before them the present condition

Woodcocks alone in the future, or at least pen no more letters about them, until he has road a little of their history,

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FULL COCK P. S.The pistol shooting episode is amusing,

wish that he had expressed twenty years by the University ago to Lord Stratford de Redollie, Br tish Ambassador at Constantinople, was at length realized.

There would now be no more struggling for infuence in Egypt between France and England either in works of civilisation or for the maintenance of the dynasty- of Mahomet All The Association du Canal de Snet, the capital, of which is now pro- vided Jointly by England and France, be- comes the earnest of the alliance between the two peoples who have now but one interest in the prosperity of padito enter

Egypt. e

Calcutta, 3rd January-The Prince of Wales on leaving Government House can. |ferred the konor of Knighthood on ̈ Mr Stuart Hogg, Commissioner of Police, In recognition of his services during the Prince's visit.

London, 3rd Januar-The press gene rally disapproves of the new lave Circular, issued by the Admiralty.

London, Brd January. The Wrapide Training ship has been burut at Woolwich All the boys have been saved. Incendiarist is stiepected

the world as well as the happiness of preparing to dross Byrdaria and occupy Margallan and Andirgam. They wil probably eventually annex Southern Kho skandi

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Shipping Intelligence. HOME SHIPPING.

30.284

The following is given in the London di China Expria, dated December 17

*A DEPARTURER,

to Shanghai.

The lates advices from Aoheen, says the Penang Gazette, are to to the 10th Dec. porsession of the Dutch, who have only and future prospects of hospital and other address presented to M.-Lesseps, with his prise, having for its object the benefit of Londoni ard January-The Russians are Nov. 30, Star of the West, from New York The whole of the V1 Mukima is now in trifling loss in wounded. There are no rer work in that Empire. Dr and Mrs Edkins turns of the casualties on the Achinese side, leave for Peking in January accompanied excepting the death of one of their leading by two assistants, Mr and Mrs Owen also lighting men. The Dutch met with very leave the same month, little resistance ; one of the most influential- Arbinese chiefs has offered his submission. In some of the conquered villages, the in- habitants are returning to their dwellings. The health of the troops continue factory, and they are in excellent spirita.

WHOLESOME TALE,

M LESSERS AND THE CANAL To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL.”-7-

Hongkong, Jan. 28, 1876. Siz beg to endlose you copy of an reply to the same, as at this juncture is may be interesting to soms of your readers to learn his view on the subject of the is change of proprietorship of nearly half the shares in the Sue Canal, DL. Lesseps is evidently much pleased with the present etain of afairs; site shares now held by the British Government making the scheme a success in a pecuniary point of view, of the Dennuh to fee the worthy veteran It was a great plessure to the passengers.

- who had so nobly fought the good fight of (The facts of this case, so far sa tiny are the Canal, and made it a success beyond material, are few and tndlepated, and the the dreams of must, Meecker Cords conclusion of law flat follows from, those de Leandre, although over the three facts is perfectly clear. 20 appenfe that score years and ten, looks well and strong, We the undersigned, paseengers per air there were some gentlemen who were and to the father of are little clica of very Babane for Singapore, feel it our duty to multided to sitios the Eagleb publid to buy tenderings on when he dates, and who, express our opinion, that the grounding of some property some off walls and platit with their mattis, were passengers ou the Brisbane in the Angeiled Reef, rose in Cansita, which could only be done by board, as was also a son by a forities mist from pure accident, in no way attributable means of a joint-stock Company. In this finge,

The Passenger per S. 5. Brisbane have presented the following testimonial to the Captain 1—

In s recent Chancery case the Canadian Oll Works Corporation Lord Justice James

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to carelessness on the part of Capt. Balfour, state of things these gentlemen apply to a It is understood that M. Lesseps will so

they say to those English gentlemen Pre Wales on his return from India,

China. FoodHOW.

(Foothold Herald:)

Dec. 8, Innocents, fruta Cardiff to Manlis Dec. 10, Buenaventura (str.), from Liver.

pool to Manila Bayi Deo. 10, Mary Ann Dixott, from London

to Shanghai,

London, Ach January-It is officially announced that Lord Northbrook has in thinated his inability to hold office in India for another gommer. The Viceroy will be danazolieved by Lord Lytton next spring. Honggong,

W. B. 11. B. Midge left for Tamat and Helungon the 17th instant, Bhel expected to retura early net! WEEK.

A slight ahosk of earthquake was expert. soged in the Settlement ar svent 11:80p.m. on the 18th instant. The Chinese were somewhat alarmed, and rushed frota their hosts in great number. -

We are glad to be able to songs that

Benares, January The Prince of Lord Northbrook receives an Earldom.

Walch arrived here last evening and was. warmly received at the Blation and along the zone to the Compre

THE morning he received an address from the Mtnicipality and held a Levde

at a meeting of the Tollen Race Club, held Prince inspected specimens of on the 18th fastent, I was ended to have Benares workmanship, besides different faces in the Spring a dat is be fined by beds of cattle.

the Stewards; Fontes And cansated from: A visis was paid in the afternoon to Amoy, so that the racing on it to come up Make a Visianagram, who condusted

the Prince to the Town Hall, which the

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