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Notices to Consignees. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer Diomed, are hereby notified that the Cargo is being discharged into craft, and landed at the Godowns of the Undersigned, In both cases it will lie at Consignees' risk. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after the 25th February, 1876.

Goods undelivered after 3rd March, 1870, will be subject to rent.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

A gents." Hongkong, February 25, 1876.

NOTICE,

mo3

TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX OS. 8. Co.'s S. 8. DIOMED, FROM LIVERPOOL. HIPPING Orders must be obtained from the Undersigned not later than the 6th March, for shipment per S, S. Patroclus.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, Hongkong, February 29, 1876.

10.00

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES,

S. S. TIGRE.

NOTICE.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8, 8. "Gange," from London, fu conneo- tion with the above Steamer, are hereby Goods are being Informed that their landed and stored at their risk at the

Company's Godowns, whence delivery may bo obtained from the 28th Instant, at 10a.m.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con- signees, before 2 p.m. To-morrow, request. ing it to be landelt here,

Bill of Lading will be conntersigned by the Undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after THURS

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

Mar. 2, Oxfordshire, Bilt. steamer, 1448, C.-P. Jones, London Jan. 2, via ports of call, and Singaporo Feb. 22, General. ---- JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Mar. 2, Penedo, British steamer, 652, J.”“ Cain, Saigon Feb. 26, Rise,-MELCHERS & Co.

Mar. 2, Dantile, British steamer, 561, A. Clansby, Bangkok Feb 22, General YUEN FAT HONG,

DEPARTURES.

Mar. 2, Kwangtung, for Swatow.

2, Golconda, for Europe, &c.

2, Arratoon Apear, for Saigon.

2, Cheviot, for Saigon.

2, Feronia, for Saigon.

2. Anlan, for Swaton.

2, Glengyle, for Singapore and Penang

2, Bammonia, for Takao.

2, Carolus Magnus, for Manila.

2, Flying Eagle, for Manila.

2, Vesta, for Whampoa.

Nahor, for Iloilo,

THE CHINA MAIL.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW,

Shipping.

Daylight. — Sin Nanzing Isaves for

Shanghai, Chefoo und Tientsi Noon-Braemar Castle leaves for Saigon, Goods per Diemed undelivered after this

dato subject to rent.

Auctions.

Lane, Orawford & Co.

TO ADVERTISERS.

of

It is requested that all advertisements be sent, when practicable, by 4 p.m., to allow the early issue of the paper.

DEATH.

[No. 8956.-MARCH 2, 1876.

Police Intelligence. (Before the Hon, 0. May,)

2nd March, 1876.

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Biz atone-cutters were charged with set- ting fire to the grass on the hill-side near Little Hongkong. Capt. Deano was going to Stanley in a steam launch, and he saw the fire. His directed the complainant, bokong No. 445, who was following in s boat, to go ashore and arrest the defend- ANIA. The 5th man was trying at the time to put out the fire. The defendants all stated that the place was set fire to by a pipe-light accidentally. They wore

European power, which is infinitely which is profitable and legitimate, would to the staff as far as the local authorities superior to Japan in all that goes to fall tuto lesa scrupulous hands if wo gave could provide, Lo, if property was-des- make up a leading position in the it up-Chinese, French, and American. troyed, compensation would be given, Western family of nations, has yet Opium-smoking to excess is the national or any one killed, the actual offenders roached that point, and we see no reason why the Japanese should be deemed vice of Chine, as drinking is of Engind; would be ferreted out and punished. superior in this respect. Our objection but it is only the immoderate use that is These terms were naturally refused by the to their action lies in the fact that they enslaving. It would be ridionlous if the Company, which insisted that there should do not honestly put the case to their French people were to begin-a-ocumde be no trouble whatever, and the Mandarins Noon.-General Weekly Sale by Messrs countrymen and friends. If they say against the guac manufacturers, because must guarantee that there would be no

"Eka people of Japan are as yot too un accustomed to accurately weigh the re- they supply what ruins so many English molestation of any kind. Hence the matter lative importanco of journalistic com- men; and the anti-opium agitators ought will be referred to Peking. ment to be allowed to peruse, articles to turn their attention rather to the mitiga which sot upon half-educated minds with tion of sin and suffering surrounding their incendiary effect," we can sympathise own doors. with their position. The French Govern. ment and the German Government also (though as we think unnecessarily) vir- THE HONGKONG NATIVE PRESS, The publication of this issue commenced tually adopts this argument, which may Triz Chinese Mail gives what it regards as at 7.16 p.m.

be right or wrong but is at least tangible authentie nows concerning the Macao Ous and comprehensible. But when a Goy. ernment professes to secord freedom of a question. It says the change f posis discussion while virtually withholding it,tion of the station to Patera Island was we cannot but complain of its action. As proposed by the Chinese merchants them a matter of fact the repressive measures selves, who found that the present locality now in force, or contemplated, will pro-was inconvenient, the island being too ex bably have a favourable effect (if any) opposed, so that vessels going thereto to pay have already given offence by their out- spoken condemnation of the exterritoria some days. Negociations were then opened HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MARCH 2, 1876.lity clauses in the treaties and the ua- with the Portuguess on the subject, and doubted weight which attaches to foreign âuding that objection was taken to it, the SUME defect undoubtedly exists in the native Government we are in no sense Uhinese merchants at Macao dentro a It says if the advice. In condemning the action of the idea was abandoned.

present law as to returning from depor- AERIVED.Per Oxfordshire, Mr Bulgin, tation, and the only wonder is that its pleading on our own behalf.

inoperative nature has not before this pite this, the principle involved is of far change, they should petition the Portuguese more importance than any slight gain to authorities, and when permission is given Per Penedo, 1 Chiness.

ourselves by the course pursued. If, as then they should agato go to the Chinese Per Danube, 29 Ohinese.

nately "official" and "public" attention we believe, a free press-free, that is, to officials. It adds that it matters not to the DEPARTED.Per Kwangtung, for Amoy, are not synonymous terms in this Colony comment on home and foreign politica as Hoppo where he has his station, so ling as Mr F. P. Knight.

The community generally may discuss it seas fit is as yet a dangerous experi- he receives the same amount of tax and prisoner did not know what he Wan Per Giongyle, 440 Chinese,

the local journals may write on it adment, let ita freedom be distinctly judging by this, the proposed change of The case was further remanded till to-mer any given matter for a twelve months;

bounded. There is plenty of news to libitum, it may form the subject of strong comment from the bench or el interest readers which might safely be locality is only meant to benefit the marrow for the attendance of the Captain."

left to editorial discretion; and for chant. It advocates the establishment of a quent denunciation from the bar. But some years to come political articles Customs office in Macau, a sort of Consular all this is not sufficient to attract official might reasonably be subjected to a liberal Agency where the sulfesta can be certified attention, unless somebody properly bat decisive censorship. The present

2, Prosperity, for Bangkok.

OLEARED.

Nautilus, for Whampoa. Cawdor Castle, for Saigon, Braemar Castle, for Saigon. Zoron, for Bangkok,

Sin Nenzing, for Shanghai, Rajah, for Swatow, Metis, for Manila.

PASSENGERS;

sad 102 Chiness.

SHIPPING REPORTS,

The British Beamter Unfordshire reporta: dne weather until the last two days, then had strong winds and thick weather.

The British steamer Penedo reports: fine fresh breeze and strong head swell.

On the 20th February, at London, MAR- GABETTA, Wife of Captain Gee. D. Pitman, 6. S. Kranglung; lu ber 24th year.

THE CHINA MAIL. foreign intercourse. Patriotic Japanese the taxes frequently experienced a delay of discharged with a caution.

attracted official attention,

Unfortu-

But, de-

A ROGUR AND VAGABOND. - Chan Alm, a bawker, was sent to one months' hard labour for being a rogue and vagabond, having been four times in gaol before.

A BERIOUS DRUNKEN ATFRAY, Thomas Newton, second mate on board the British.barque Carricks, was again brought up. A good deal of evidence Wha takon, olearly showing that the.

about and that he was mad with drink.

GETAINING MONEY UNDER FALSE PRETENCES. Pun Amoon, a hawker, WAN again brought up to answer the charge of defraud-

DAY, the 2nd Mareli, at Noon, will be weather until the last two days, when bad authorised "has the honour" to represent arrangement is a source of never-ending to, and this will obriate the necessity of a woman of s gold ring, and 65 cents,

subject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Acting Agent.

Hongkong, February 20, 1876.

TAKASIMA COLLIERY,

Agents,

FOR SALE. FRESH Takasima COAL, in lots to Fuit purchasers. LARGE, Handpicked, Double-screened at $6 per Ton. Bany at $8 per Ton. Apply to

T. G. GLOVER,

WANTED TO PURCHASE,

LBS. DRIED COMPRESSÉD Apply to PAYMASTER H.I.B.M.8. Feadnick"

Hongkong, February 26, 1876.

600 VEGETABLES,

To-day's Advertisements. FOR SHANGHAI, CHEFOO AND

ROW.

TIENTSIN.

The Steamship

"SIN NANZING" unavoidably Postponed antil Daylight TO-MOR-

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS, MAILS WILL CLOSE!----

For BAIGON...

am. To-morrow, the 3rd Inst

the 4th Inst.

MAILS BY THE FRENOH PACKER.—

dzia.

the Milla, &o. 1–

Wednesday, March 8.

Post

5 F, Money Order Office closes.

Office closes except the NIGHT Box, which remains open all night,

·Thursday, March B.---

7 A.M., Post Office opens for sale of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence.

10 A, Registry of Letters ceases, 11 A. M., Post Office closes except for

Letters. 11.10 AM, Letters (but Letters only) addressed to the United Kingdom or to Singapore may be posted on payout of a Late Fes of 18 cents extra postage, until 11.30 A.M., when the Post Office CLOSES

entirely,

For Freight or Passage, apply to-

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

maço Hongkong, March 2, 1870,

to

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS,

FOR SAIGON.

The Steamer

BRAEMAR CASTLE" will leave for the above Port at Noon, TO-MORROW, the

are now being conducted, the Government selection of twelve boys in addition to doing all it can to bring its intentions those already chosen for the Fooshow Ar. into disrepute without any corresponding setal. It recommends boys to apply. advantage.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

by representing to her that a piece of copper ore was a rugget of gold. The defendant was sent to six months' bard labour. There him, and he was consequently sent to an was another osis of a similar nature against

other term of six months.

Obina SHANGHAI,

(Courtar & Guzette.)

A rather ludicrous incident occurred lately inside the Little East Gate. A woman-ser- vant was returning after having been out purchase some food for her employer, consist- ing of a bowl of vermicelli and a couple of CRIT match will be played on Fridays. As she passed along, a beggar made a grab at the fishes, secured them, and and daturday, commencing at 3 p.m. on Friday, between the Orloket Club and the 28th Regt. The Band of the 28th will be present on both days.

To-DAY being the anniversary of the acces. sion to the throne of the Emperor of Russia, a royal salute was. Bred from the Russian corvette Faadnick, and the various men- of-war in harbour were gaily decked with

Hago.

WE hear that telegrams are in town an-

nouncing a panic in the London Silver Market. In the light of recent events, nothing would be surprising in reference to the Silver Market: it is becoming a

burning" question, and being now at worst it must soon mend.

a

tools to his heels with the prize. Come back," oried the women, the fishes are not better take the entire dish, else he will never mius: they belong to my master. You had believe I have been robbed," Tempted by these shrewd observations, the mean fellow came cringing back; when, as soon as he was within reach, the woman coolly tossed the whole steaming mess full in his facts leaving him half blinded with Fige and boiling vermicelli.

THE BLOCKADE OF HONGKONG.

(N. C. D. News,)

It is related of an eminent Dean of St. Patrick's that, a bishopric being vacant, be addressed the following laconic epistle to a noar relative, then at the head of Govern. ment:"My dear Duke; A word from you and I am a bishop." The reply was still more laconic My dear Dean, Not a word," and a Dean he remained to the closo of his career. We might not inaptly apply the moral of the story to the practical blockade of the port of Hongkong by the Chinese cruisers. At one time, when the Viceroy did not hesitate to stigmatise these cruisers as pirates, there is little doubt that a word from even the Governor of

that so and so is the case and requires prosecutions and tends to make martyrs Chinese junks going to the Station at all. reform. Now we know the value of of men who do not fail to see that they

The Chung Ngoi San Po (the Chinese issue proper form and routine in such matters, are suffering from the results of official of the Daily Press) has no editorial in this but it really seems that we sadly lack a reshness We sommend this view of inane. public "notice taker" who like a public the question to such able men as Sir The Universal Circulating Herald notices Fer BRAEMAR CASTLE, at 11.30 prosecutor might have his attention Harry Parkes and the other diplomatiethe news of the Yunnan mission, and the

turned to important subjects in an every. day way. No one will deny that the representatives in Japan. As mattera JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW-way in which the Deportation Ordinance Per DOUGLAS, at 5 p.m. on Saturday, is habitually set at defiance by the native oriminal alames is a matter of grave im- For BAN FRANCISCO.-

portance. And it is equally undeniable Per CROCUS, at 11.80 am, on Wednes that a little more reflection on the part of

day, the 15th lnst,

those who framed the penalties for a breach THE native assertion that China will not of it would have essentially contributed interfere with Japan on the subject of to keep our criminal atmosphere several Cores is, we suspect, well founded. A No. 7, Queen's Road and at East Point, The French Contract Packet PHTHU, shades purer, Imprisonment to the Chi- we recently pointed out she had but one will be despatched on THURSDAY, nese fagabond is, to begin with, a much anxiety on the subject viz., that the Hongkong, December 3, 1875.

the Bth March, with Malls to and less deterring punishment than it is to his humiliation of Cores would be made an through the United Kingdom via European representative; the more so if, excuse for territorial conquest by Japan, Marseilles; to Europe, Saigon, Bin-after being conditionally pardoned or It would appear that satisfactory assur gapore, Galle, Madras, Calcutta, deported at first hand, his only punish ances on this head have been given by Tan Pasillo Mail 5. 8. Co.'s Agent informe Bosabay, Aden, Suez, and Alexan ment is one he has already made up his Mr Mori, the Japanese Ambassador to The following will be the hours of closing mind to bear, and the risk of this is Peking, and that the Peking Govern us that the B. 8. Great Republic, from San (unless caught committing some fresh meat has expressed its perfect willing. Francisco February 1st, arrived at Toko-

From svid- crime) extremely remote.

ness to see its trupulent vassal properly hama on March 2nd, and will sall for this once which has come to our knowledge, taught to respect the obligations of inter we conclude that only one fourth of national law. If this bo so Japan will port to-morrow, ard inst. those who return are arrested. The be doing the world at large a service in existing form of punishment is not suffi-bringing Corea to terms; and we suspect ciently deterrent on its mere chance. that as soon as knowledge of the Chinese Re-arrested men should be sentenced to view reaches Corea the Japanese victory at least a double term of any imprison will be half won. The Coreans have Latement they have esuped, or, in the case already announced their willingness to of those deported upon conviction, to a treat, and the only matter of interest to The Chinese, outsiders is the excuse they have put most severe sentence. amongst themselves, laugh at our deport forward that the Japanese ships were ation rules, and an often deported butt-fired upon because their nationality was glar told us in presence of the late Mr unknown. On this point, however, we Douglas-the rascal spoke excellent Eng-can safely trust the Japaness envoy to fish--that there was no difficulty what give them some useful hints. A clear ALFRED LISTER, ever in coming back and remaining here representation of the danger they may Postmaster General if not caught in the commission of some than incur, with a little information as to General Post Office,

new offence. And we have been assured the real power of Western nations should

Hongkong would have got rid of the Hongkong, February 26, 1878

nuisance. Even later, when the Hoppo bad moon good authority that, even of late, nu. they choose to exercise it, will not in all

"squared" matters with the Viceroy in a merous ear marked individuals have probability be thrown away. The Co-

manner a Chinese official knows how, A been seen in the frequented parts of the reang--and we speak upon the authority We learn that the additional twelve boys word from the British Consul would have town without attracting any attention of those who have associated and con- required for the Foochow Arsenal are to be been equally effective. For some reason or from the police. This state of affairs versed with their representatives at of a superior standard, and are intended other, the word did not some. The Foreign Office is very jealous of any attempts on the should be stopped. As regards the Peking-are by no means foole, and expense of punishment to the Colony, we if once convinced that they have for immediate study in navigation. There part of its Colquial colleagues to open up dan see no possible reason why hard made a serious blunder, are not likely to are to receive eight taele a month while in intercourse with the Chinese authorities; labour on the public works should not repeat it. No doubt the policy of West school, while the others who arrived in and it is only surreptitiously, and by taking advantage of the possibility of the all-per be constantly availed of To pretendern nations will be freely discussed at Fooshow a few days ago are only receiving vading presence of the Consul at Canton that this has ever been tried, is absurd. the interviews yet to take place between four taels a month.

not reaching to the sequestered bay of Under the old system, the poor dear the Japanese Ambassador and the Corean

Kowloon,that, now and then, como innocente in chains were marched under King and Chiefs, And if this be done

employd of the police dares to communicate super from a shower of rain, and if en we have little fear of the result. The .. Tre YEH OHANG, the new Governor with the petty official bearing sway at the gaged in carrying stones were allowed to latter will then probably hear for the of Folien, will assume the reins of govern head of that bay, regarding some article load themselves with less than a girl of first time that the foreign ministers as ment in that province to-morro. The transferred from the possession of one of along the streets on her little shoulders. to the Chinese capital "bearers of tri been left to him in conjunction with the so striat were the orders, that the Govern twelve may frequently be seen carrying Peking are not like the Corean envoys selection of a successor to the Arsenal has Her Majesty's leges to the capacious maw of some Chinese thief. Wo presume that, Increased police vigilance, double son bate," but representatives of various Governor General of the Two Kiang Shen or hesitated to put in force the powers con tender and teal hard labour for the natione of whom the two most powerful public good most distasteful exeraise hold their position in China by right of on Chen. It te rumoured that the ap-in the waters of Hongkong and the dopen- to the Chinese vagabond who chuckles virtual conquest. No doubt China will pointment will either fall on the Customs dencies thereof, wherever they may be. over the fact that at least short-drill does suffer in the eyes of her tributary on Taoutal at Tientsin or on the Mayor At all events, the word wanting did nos come. The colonial vessels got no orders. Noon Tenders for Naval Contrasta re not help to build houses or make roads the truth becoming known, but that will of Shun Tin, the Metropolitan Chlef to arrest as thieves the vessels committing

ceived by the Storekeeper.

for the Jan Awal, are the remedies re only be a just punishment for the course Magistrate.

depredations, frequently within colonial WEDNESDAY, March 15:--

quired. We trust they will be adopted. of studious deceit practised hitherto on

waters and so matters grew, till what was the Coreans in the matter by their feudal | A DISTINGUɛshed parsonage is now on a

a purely colonial matter expanded into an international question. But if this excuse, chief Japan may in this respest coufer

from the virgenvy of his orders, can be put forward in favour of the Governor of the not apply to the action of the British Con Colony, it seems unfortunately that it can sul at Canton. The powers so carefully withdrawn from the Governor were placed in his hands, and as subsequent events have shown, the fear of risking responsibility does not seem to have been the cause of his refusal to utter the word. It is diflenit to understand the policy of Sir Brocke Robertson at Canton. We can doubtlers comprehend his connexion with the Vice- roy's cruisers at first intended, and made use of, for the purpose of repressing piracy. 1s was slegitimate use of the influence that he possessed with the authorities at Canton, that he should seek and gain a paramount authority in their management. So long as they were made use of for their legitimista ende of policing the seas adjacent to the Kwang provinces, it was an advantage that their command should be entrusted to offers under the control of the British

Unfortunately, however, Sir Consul.

legitimate exercise of his functions. He Brooke Robertson did not stop at this

3rd instant: ⠀⠀

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, March 9, 1876.

mo8

8. S. OXFORDSHIRE, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

THE above Steamer having arrived, abge of Catro by her ate hete by informed that their Goods are being Landed at their risk by the Undersigned, into their Godowns, whence and from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained. No Vire Insurance has been effected. Cargo remaining undelivered after the 9th Instant will be subject to rent.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents S. 8. Odfordshire.

Hongkong, March 2, 1876.

8. B. BENLEDİ,

FROM HIOGO AND NAGASAKI.

FREE

THE above Steamer having arrived, Oon-

requested to send their Bills of Lading for Bountersignature to the Undersigned and to take immediate delivery of their Goods

Cargo impeding the discharge will be at enos landed and stored at Consignees' riak and expense.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

*** Agente S. 8. Bentidi. Hongkong, March 3, 1876,

NOTION.

m69

ARE, URAWFORD & Co. pröp 50

hold & SALE of

RACING PONIES,

HOBBS, AND CARRIZON, &

đ

On TUESDAY, the 7th March, 1876,

Parties wishing to have any lots included

in the Sale will please send in particulars ap or before SATURDAY, the 4th Instant,

Hongkong, March 2, 1876.

1107

General Memoranda. SUNDAY, Maruli 5;--

Daylight.-Douglas leaves for Swator,

Amoy and Foochow MONDAY, March 6:

Idle Wild.

Noon.Sale of Household Furniture, at Shipping Orders regarding Optional C'ar

goex Diamed for shipment per Patroclue must be obtained from the Agents not

WEDNESDAY, March 8:→→

Stentor leares for London on or about

later than this date,

this date.

THURSDAY, March 9:-

Call and Europe.

Noon. French Mall leaves for Ports of Patrocina leaves for Shanghai on or about Goods per Oxfordshire undelivered after

this date

this date subject to rent, SATURDAY, March 11:---

Noon.rctus leaves for San Francisco

(direct.)

3 p.m.Amerleau Mail leaves for Yoko

hams and San Frandedo.

BATCHDAY, April 1

8 p.m.--Occidental & Oriental B. S. Co.'s Steamer Beigit leaves for Yokohama and San Francisco. Wagrante against unclaimed Dividende, Bonus of Interests on Victoria Fire Insurance Co., to be presented before this date, SATURDAY, April 81:

Olaims against the Estats of Captais Lawrence Young, deceased, thust be

sent in on or before this date. FRIDAY, June 30

proved on or before this date,

Tas Japanese Government is apparently a benefit on Cores of Iminense value, visit to the Colony. H. E. Chen Lan Plu. trying an impracticable experiment. It and we do not hazard our character as the Minister elect to Pert, America and professes to desire s free press conducted prophets to any great extent by asserting Spain, arrived yesterday from Canton. on the principle that "there is no com-that, if the latest news be true, Japan His will leave to-morrow to visit ble native lion, only you musty" as regards der will not only gain a bloodless victory place, a town on the mainland opposite tain Fules of criticism: We learn by but mainly contribute to opening up a Hainan. He will return in about a month our latest exalianges that new alatises are country auxious for trade, if that can henge, when he will proceed to the Capital to be added to the existing press laws be dissociated from the idea of annexato take his instractions; thence he will prohibiting the use of "parable or figuration five expression in political writing." In other wortle, direct comment being al- ready forbidden, fantatdo is in future to

THE SPIRIT OF THE MORNING PRESS.

visit Peru, on a Mission of Enquiry into the condition of the coolies there. He will at the same time, discuss with the Peruvian Government the best means of sending the suffering emigranty back to China. :

ferred in his commistion as Vice-Admiral

be similarly restricted. This of course Tas Press Comments upon the recent Claims against the Estate of Diederich means in plain language the abolition of utterance of Lord Salisbury adverse to any

Heimsont, Quarino Antonio Gutierres, any obament #hatever which may be Martin Carroll Dora Howard, and distasteful to those in power. With the tuterference with the oplum roventile, Thore Henry Roberts, dadessed, must be prisople thus enunciated we see (as is no source from waruse the debolt could We understand that the Foochow Amoy regards Japan) no reason to quarrel ba made up, cate by burdening the poor Telegraph difficulty is still unsettled, and MONDAY, July 31 ––

We have before this expressed our con-natives with a heavy load of tatation. The it will have to be referred to the Taung-li Claims against the Estates of Gustat vision in which we are glad to see so anti-oplitu agitation does credit to the Fazan. Overtures have been made by the

Töbler, Edward Parker Edward: Richard Handley, wong Thom, Lats high an authority as the Japtin Mail Kok Cheong, Lee Ah You, Leung Sew concurs that dapan in not yet rips for kind hearts and tender consciences of its Chinese authorities to settle the matter, Fat, Man Chen, and a Chinaman, a "fres press" in the British or Ameri.supporters but does not say much for their but they have failed. The Telegraph Com name nhktown, No. 11, desalted, rust can meaning of that term. Neither judgment. Whatever might be done, the pany had been requested to restate the allowed himself to become entrapped into be proved on or before this dute, France, Germany, Russia, or any other chinams will have opium, and the trade, construction, and were promised protection matters of Chinese Amands, and stood by

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THE CHINA MAIL.

But when the gallant steed had once more retouched his native earth, in a slang but expressive phrase, he "got up and dusted" to that extent which reduced Mr Creamly's skill as a driver to merely a frantic holding on with the heads to the reins and letting him dust," which he did most libera.ly.

In 190 days.

Mrs Creamly, with the usual sublimity of heroism that develops itself in the sex under most trying circumstances said she guessed that she'd got out, as she saw that her spouse didn't appear to know much about driving ; but as he braced his foot "Whoa gently good aue and aid, marital steepness, that if she didn't koop horate !" he indicated to her, with un- her month closed, she might lose her falso teeth.

Creamly concluded he must have been going about seven miles a minute when the dreadful beast stopped suddenly and unеx-

WIG AND GOWN DIGNITY.-The Law peatedly, at the same time executing a

Time is glad to hear of the action of the sidewise jump, which is called "sbying." The cause was a wheelbarrow by the road-solicitors of Bedford who practice in the side propelled by a small boy; the effect was County Court there. The Learned judge a propulsion of Mr Oliver Creamly frame (Mr. E. Beales) on a recent occasion, on toward the dasher of the carriage, and the taking his seat in court, said that he had contact of his wife's head with his spinal received an address from the solicitors at- tending the court requesting to be allowed column.

to appear in their robes. He was the more suggestion came originally pleased an from himself when he first sat at the court, Be considered that there should be some distinction in dress between the soliciters and other persons who had business there. He had, therefore, much pleasure in ac- quiescing in the request. It is of greater importance that a professional costume inferior should be used in an inferior than in a superior court, because persons education are more often present in the former then the latter courts, and the chief office of wig and gown is to Impress the public with respect towards the dignity of courts of justice,

Quotations.

while the cruisers ware being converted into of furs from Newchwang; sugars and sugar But the pressure brought to bear from which he often Indulged in conveying him the case of the first who presented himself, took little pains to conceal his partiality for but shortly after, the other intending the pretty faces which for the moment had revenue collectors, By whatever moana candy, tobacco, vormicelli, macaroni, wool; Chekeang has been so great as to break to town.

But this horse of which we now spoak litigant waited upon him to claim bis excited his admiration. As a rule, his olivion the arrangement between the Hoppe and agricultural implements; pictures and scrolls, through the precedent. And a decree in the Viceroy has been arrived at, this was its Tientsin olay images; models of boats and the Gazette of the 10th January, referring was an equine fiend, and Mr Creamly had services. Explaining how he stood the was not in strict accordance with the canons antural effect, though at first the change vehicles of locomotion; wood, ivory and again to the memorial of the Consor and hardly given the order to the hostler, as lawyer added that all he could do was to of beauty laid down, by Calcutta Society, and The to the reasons which had caused its re above stated, before he repented his rashness give him a letter of introduction to a the animated discussions which followed was a gradual ono. Not wishing to hazard wood carving, furniture, de, &c. the influence that he possessed in the selection of silks was left to Mr Litz, and jeation, acknowledges the receipt of a fur and but for pride would have exclaimed: brother of bis éraft. The farmer was most were, if the truth must be told, slightly ninagement of the vessels, the Brit. Conen! that of tea to Mr Olyphant; while to Messrs ther momorial from certain literati of Che "Catch hold of his bead " For he im- grateful, accepted the note, and proceeded acidulated in flavour." We heard similar to the residence of the other practitioner. remarks made about the Prince's brother refrained from uttering the word at the Wetmore and Pardon was left the collection keang supporting the request; and directs mediately took occasion to erect himself in

omont when his utterance would have of auch of the remaining articles as the accordingly that the chief prisoners and a sudden manner, upon his hind legs, and He was from home and not to return till once upon a time-not so very long ago, been effective. Doubtless, he had them no Commissioners of Customs could not obtain the principal witnesses he brought up and the thought flitted though Mr Creamly's the following morning. The farmor re either.Shanghai Courier, iden of the length to which matters would specimens of. The result has been the arraigued before the Board of Punishments agonized brain, "What if he should fall solved to remain for the night, and in the

WE hear from Rangoon under date of Jan. go, and considered that, in the interests of collection of about 500 tons of packages, for trial. The stop has evidently become over backward and break me somewhere? course of a solitary evening at the Hotel 19th that the Expedition now under orders Mr Creamly's wife was with him, and it proceeded to gratify his curiosity by open to leave for Bhamo consists of between three all, less evil would be done by a body of 200 tons of which are already on the way necessary in the interests of justice, and

in a characteristic feature of her sex thating the note addressed to the proposed and four hundred soldiers. Thors is still a eruizers in which he had some say, than by to San Francisco, and the remainder will in order to set the public mind at rest.”

The interest felt in the case is of course her first remark, after she had ejaculated supporter of his cause. Ho read as follows: considerable doubt, however, in the ruinda the same acting without any controlling soon follow. induenee.. Events, however, hastened on The frontage of the space in the Exhibi-not-oxoited by the mere incidents of the the words, Land of compassion!" were,Two fat sheep frae the Braes O'Bal- of people there, whether the King of Burmah too rapidly, and the power he had helped to tion building, sot apart for the display of crime. What people are watching, is the "There, I knew it would be just so a quidder. Fleece you the as sheep, I'll will allow the escort, as it is called, to pass zuise soon became too strong to be repressed the above named articles, oxtends 186 feet, fight againat provincial officialdom, against remark by no means calculated to soothe fleece the ither." The farmer was dumb through his territory; and if he does not, by a word. The practice of levying con. with proportionate depth, the area being the practice of mutual support which, to the dominant passions surging beneath foundered: He hastened to the abode of fresh complications will most probably result. bis antagonist They were not Aceved!! Meanwhile the uncertainty is exercising an tributions on junks was too profitable for divided into several courts; the fittings of quote again the charge of the Censor, makes Creamly's single-breasted waistcoat.

DUNCAN CAMPBELL, a pedestrian, is walk. unfavourable influence on trade, which is those engaged to lightly give it up; and the which, as well as the designs of the cases, the practice of appeal to Peking a farce. Consul had too far sanctioned it to be able are thoroughly Chinese; the letter-being Popular report has it that the condemnation

ing from the Atlantio to the Facile on a otherwise in a far from flourishing condition. He reached Evanston, on the Another pioce of information worth mention- to retire readily from his false position. made on the model of famous specimens of of Yang Nai-wu is an act of injustice, aria.

wager. He made another attempt, in the appoint- Chinese architecture, as, for instance, the ing from the personal dislike of the local

Union Pacific, on Nov. 23. He has alreadying is the rumour that the British Resident mant of Mr T. M. Brown, an emplogo of Fakian Club-honge, at Ningpo, which has magistrate. Whether from carelessness or

bean four months on the journey. From et Mandalay has received orders from home the Inspector-General of Customs, to revive been exactly reproduced, even to the with connivanco, the sentence was confirmed

the time he left Laramie till he got to Rol- not to take off his shoes in the presence of his lost prestige, and revive in his own elaborate carvings which form one of its by his superiors; and the confirmation once

is, he says he never sat down for even the King; a measure that may induce His ten miuutes. It was so cold that he was Majesty to refuse an audience to our repre- hands the virtual control of the fleet. How chief attractions. This ornate specimen given was sustained as usual, on the refe

afraid he might freeze, and tried to find sentative, and thus sow the seeds of further ineffective wero his endeavours, the Carts will, we believe, form the front entrance to rence of the caso bacit, from Poking, on

the chief court. The several other entrances appeal. If the Hangchow offlolals had con

shelter at station and section houses, but, dissensions. The following remarks on the brooke casc has probably proved, even to

will be of the pet-los, or triumphal arch in ceived it likely that such persistent energy

supposing him to be a tramp, they refused trade of Rangoon may be interesting bimself. Meanwhile, one can readily ima. gine that the British Minister at Poking wood, suitably carved, painted, sad gildad would be txertod on behalf of the accused,

to entertain him, and he was afraid to stop to our readers: "The rice season is on was congratulating himself on the success while at each corner of the court will stand they probably could and would have got out

or lie down for fear he would perish. Ho the point of opening, though prices for stentative's excutions at Canton. a beautifully constructed pagoda, 18 feet of it at the first, by reversing the sentence

ends word that he will start from San paddy will ine all probability be higher Francisco, on his return trip, on Feb. 1. than is consistent with a fair mar He had found ont a new way to advanco high, the oentro being occupied by the But they never dreamed probably that the Brits that the Uainose themselves were which will be placed Hu Tictai's splendid case might be appealed, and would be

route, with a wheelbarrow, in which will chartered at home long before the crops are British influence in China, and the boat of principal silk and satin stands, in rear of usual course would be departed from. The

He will regrass the continent by the same gin for a small proft. But the ships are willing to pay the piper." What were collection of cloissonnés, old bronzes, &c., referred, confirmed and dropped as in nine

be transported his blankets and cooking ap reaped, and they must be loaded when they few duties levied on junks to or from Hong-valued at Tle. 80,000. Right and left of hundred and ninety-nine other cases. But

paratus. He says he expects to make the come. Last year a good many arrived early kong, when the entire of the Viceroy's fleet this will be prominent stands for porcelain, whether the memorials against official cor. was subject to the aetion of the British wood and ivory carvings, furniture, &c., ruption, and the complaints of the ineffica

turn journey from one ocean to the other and the laydays of some of them had expired before any paddy came to market. The Consul and devoted to his interest? By while in rear of all, but still prominent, willpy of appoal lately published in the Gasstie,

result was of course a heavy sum for demur and by all trade would flow to Canton, and be placed the humbler, but not less useful have aroused unusual feeling among the

rage. This year the laydays commence Ister it would be possible to make arrangements articles of trade, grain, coale, &c. A fize people, and awakened the attention of the for carrying it on there without any great collection of Ningpo carving has been oon Government; or whether the present cass is

owing to what happened last year; but that detriment to Hongkong. Of course the tributed by Sung Sing-cung, which, with unusually flagrant,-it is clear that the

benefits the position but slightly. The good people there would grumble, but they were Hu's collection, will occupy a space of about provincial judges have for once slept in false

days may come again, but merchants must only snagglers who were anxious to evade 1,800 square feet. The counters and stands security. Assuming the popular version

first learn that wild competition is sa pro duties, and whose real reason for opposition are to be covered with light-blue silk, of the case to be truc-and we have of course

judicial to n healthy and fugitimate state of trade as competition is beneficial to it." Ibid. was that, if they sent their goods to Canton, bordered with flowered silk and producing no means of knowledge, beyond popular re- they would have to pay tariff duties, which a charming effect; while around the pillars port on the one side and the official reports were acknowledged to be low and little of the court will be grouped specimens of in the Feking Gasette on the other it seems bindrance to trade. Such people wors, of Chinese costumes from all parts of the em- to be assumed that the result of the re hearing which has now been ordered, will course, to be placed to one side as unworthy pire,

be most serious for all the officials concern Among the porcelain, there will be a fino of all consideration. Such was the virtual argument made use of, to cover the acts of collection of ancient ware from Kiukiang; ed, even up to the Governor of the Pro- the cruisers now actually blockading the and some beautiful enamels have been convince. The facts of the case are believed harbour of Hongkong, searching vessels tributed by Hu Quang-pang, the Hang- to be well known at Feking, and the Chi cutering and leaving, and levying on them show banker, who is a permanent exhibitor nese assume that the Board of Punishments capricious taxation for it is one of the best at Vienna. As instancing the care which would not have accepted the suggestion founded of the complaints of the Hongkong has been lavished on the work generally, it that it should be retried in the Capital, un Government that, in spite of repeated ap- may be mentioned that while at Vienna the leas it were prepared to do frank Justice, plications, no table of the ratos levied has products of Hupeh and Szechuan were but In this case, they infer that the dagrada. ever been returned) and this, independently partially represented, they will be seen to tion of all who have connived at the injus- of the fact that ench vessels, after passing advantage at Philadelphia. Ningpo, the tice which is alleged to have been done by the ordeal of the druisers, were by no means heaven of carvers, will, as we have said, be the first eentense, must inevitably follow;

Professon Brugsch has started a theory freed from the onus of paying such further well represented, but there will also be and they hope that the incident will have

of the Exodus which will probably give rise exactions as the local authorities chose to shown a large number of specimens of a deterrent effect in other similar cases

to some discussion. It bas hitherto been demand, when unloading their goods. Nay, Canton carvings and blackwood furniture. where bribery, influence, or personal quar even beyond this, at Canton itself, British An amateur numismatist, resident in rel may incline a Magistrate to swerve from

thought that the Israelites, in their flight "Take the whip to bim," said Mrs. C, from Egypt, oroshed the Red Sea near Suez. goods are subjected to illegal exactions, Shanghai, has contributed a remarkable justice. Of the real merits of the present

But a very different route is assigned them. exceeding by four times the tariff rates, case of ancient coins and scrolls; and case, we can, as we have said before, kaow with irritability apparent in her voice; and and this in the face of the stipula. another unique collection is that supplied nothing except from popular report; but he did so, not without misgivings, how by the professor. According to him, their road really lay along the shore of the Medi- tions of the treaties guranteeing access by Mr A. Wylie, of copies of 1,146 mis- the very strength of the popular feeling ever, as gratuitous advice from the same at specifled rates to all parts of the interior. sionary publications, with a complete and and the energy of the remonstrances, give source had occasionally brought him to terranean, near Pelusium. It is in the It is against these irregularities that the valuable catalogue in Chinese and English. ground for assuming that the common be-grief, Fortunately his wife sat down on neighbourhood of that city that the glass Hongkong Chamber has written a renewed This, we are informed, was got up at the belief is well-founded. In any case the the side of his head as the buggy went over.cally famous Berbonian Bog, or sea of protest to Lord Carnarvon. Lord Carn- suggestion of the Rev. Dr Williams, and very agitation may do good. Judicial eor Perhaps she had a vague idea that he was weeds" is situated, a vast salt water marsh, ruption has become so prevalent and the horse and she was holding him down, occasionally luundated by a tidal wave, and arvon showed himself so well posted in the will be valuable for future reference.

gross thoughout the country, that we fully but she was mistaken, for that sagacious separated from the Mediterranean only by a facts of the case, that further iteration was

sympathise in the interest which the pre-shi livery stable, and had the remalus of the narrow strip of low lying land, along which

the

formerly ran the main highway from Egypt sent case is exciting.

to Palestine. The place where the Israelites encamped "over against Baal-Zephon," Professor Brugach believes himself to have identified as Anbu, which lies a little to the west of the lagoons at the entrance of the bogr. It was here that he supposes the sea, driven by a northerly wind, to have

Bhares. addonly poured in, and overwhelmed the Egyptian army. Whether this new reading Hongkong Bank, 3 per cent, prem. of history will over be generally accepted .K. Fire Ins. Co., $490 as the true one, we do not know, but the China Fire Ins. Co., $145 professor supports it by a number of argultoria Fire Ins. Co., $70 mente, most of them based on similarities

H.K. & W. Dook Co., 52 % dia. ex div. la the names of places, which may be worthy China Traders' Ins. Co., $1550 the attention of Biblical students.

Union Ins. Society of Canton, $600 Chinese Insurance Co., $218 ' North China Ins. Co., Tin. 850 O. & J. Marine Ins. Co., Tls, 67 Yangtare Ins. Assoolation, Tl. 615.

K. O. & M. S.-bost Co., 5 dis Union 8. Navigation Co., Tis. -- Shanghai Steam N. Oo, Tis. 74- Hongkong Hotel Co., $55 dis Chinese Imperial Loan, £1025

to the thousands of Chinese located here."

What the Charüber has said, it has said wall; it is a question for itself to decide, whether it might not bave said even more equally effectively.

CHINA AT THE CENTENNIAL. (N. C. D. News.}

The entire collection is estimated to be worth upwards of Tis. 100,000, and not the least worthy festure of it is, that the whole of the workmanship is Chinese--not so much as a foreign nail having been used in the construction, even of the pecking cases, which it might be mentioned, are made so ss. to enable them to be converted into counters without interfering with their use as cases. A body of Chinese workroen, even, have been despatched to Philadelphia, for the express purpose of fitting up the court, under charge of Mr. Hammond.

APPEALS TO PEKING. - (N. C.-D. News.)

NO CHINESE NATURALIZATION.

(Alta California.} Several articles have been published of late conveying the idea that Chinamon can be admitted to citizenship under the laws of the United States, and that they have commenced to apply for naturalization papere. A slight examination of the books shows that there is no reason for this sensa tion. The Federal Code conveys the iden very plainly that no Chinaman aan become a citizen. Naturalization is the subject of | Title XXX" of the Revised Statutes of the United States, and Section 2169, part of that Title, as amended on the 18th of

Her remarks, for obvious reasons, we forbear to repeat, but they were suggestive of a total foss of tamper. One of the flowers of speech she used was, "idiotic old fool!" Perhaps she referred to the horse, but judging from subsequent personal alla. sions, this might be open to doubt,

And then the horse stood still in the dry ditch by the roadside, ccasionally looking aroud as Creamly remarked "Back I back, sir!" with pendulous motion of the under lip, which was the nearest approach to a horse laugh that was ever seen, and which, at the same time, suggested derision.

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Then Creamly pulled on the reina, at first gently; and as his angry passions sur mounted his fears, he pulled with the vehe mence which, if the reina did not break, gave fair promise of drawing the beaut through the dasher.

vobisle which he was propelling been right side up, we have no doubt but that he would have reached that haven of repose before the news of the mishap.

As Creamly remarked in the beginning of the discourse, he thought so too, and so he told the man of the stable, but still be did not appear satisfied,

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deemed unnecessary. The Chamber, however, rightly we conceive, protests against Sir Arthur Kennedy's suggested compromise being accepted as atins settlement. There is nothing to prevent the Chinese Goverement levying its duties

I hope you are satisfied now!" said Mrs. at the port of entry. As a matter of fact

Creamly, with an intense calmness born of it does so, the revenue cruisers notwith- standing. It is not for Great Britain to make

suppressed wrath and despair, as she shook any distinction between Provincial and Im-

the dust from her garments, and felt of her perial taxation. Taxation is taxation,

back hair. Creamly buttoned up his coat to hide his shirt bosom, which was in rags however lovied, and the attempted excase

scooped a thimblefull of mud from his left by no means justifies this unquestionably

ere, and shook some loose gravel from his anfriendly attitudo" assumed towards

left ear; wiped the blood from his nose the Colony. The appointment of any

with his torn coat sleeve, and said that he Chinese official within the Colony, author

was, perfectly, and asked her, with a show ̈ised or attempting to interfere in revenue

We hardly exaggerate in saying that all

of asperity and a scratched face, what she matters, it is pleaded with justice, would not only by a practical abandonment of China-all official and literary Chins at any

would have done if she had been with an every claim of Hongkong to be a free port, rate--is talking now of the cause célebre

unskillful driver, a question she was too but would also "involve" a loss of dignity. which has been lately ordered up from February, 1875, says:

much dazed to answer, though the matter The provisions of this Title shall apply has been referred to by her several times to the Crown, controvert the Royal author. Hangchow, for rehearing before the Board

to aliena, being free white persons, and to since; but as she is somewhat given to has. ity among the native population of the of Punishments at Peking. The facts of Colony, lower the respect in which the the onse, as set forth in various numbers of aliens of African nativity and to persons of ty figures of apeach, we will drop the subject. British Government is now bold, and render the Peking Gazette, are briefly as follow African descent."-U. S Revised Statutes,

The stable keeper drove up with a toam, of no avail the protection which it extends at a place called Yihaug, in the province page 382; U. S. Statutes 1873-75, page 318. and asked Creamly if he knew what he'd

of Chekeang, resided a literary graduate This means that no alien shall be natural-done, as he helped him in. Creamly the Railway Company; he was also visited

Temperature, named Koh Pin-lien with his wife, and sized unless he is white or African. As a thought the question superfluous, as he by a Priest. On the 1st instant, the doctor second literary graduate named Yang Nai Chinaman is neither, the "title" does not looked at his damaged clothing, and thought ordered the man to be taken down to Bom.

Borexare, March 2, 1876, wu. In the latter part of 1872, Mr and apply to him, and he must remain an alien, of the topics of conversation his wile would Mre Koh Pin lion took rooms in Yang White and black are admitted; yellow and indulge in during the long Winter evenings was put into the train, and within three (Taken as Messrs. Falconer di Op,'s Freiect,.

Queen's Road.) Nai-wu's house, and the latter avalled him red are excluded... The Revised Statutes, as after he had retired; but he calmly said he huurs he died near Gadawarra. All who self of the opportunity to establish an

THERMOMETER-9 duM; } intrigue with the lady, whose regard for compiled and changed by a Committee, thought he knew, and asked the man why were on the platform that morning saw that death was written on his countenance, and

Do.

42... her husband he appears to have undermined adopted on the 22d of June, 1874, without he gave him such a horse to drive.

Do. The stable-keeper was a man fuent of even a gentleman of the medical profession,

Maximum, the possibility of any thorough examination

Do, Minim, over alght, by twitting her with the indignity of his by Congress, placed Europeans and China-speech and with an unpleasant readiness of who chanced to be there, expressed his There can be little doubt that China, will walk in life-he, a literary graduate, holding men on the same footing in reference to profanity-but the gist of his conversation Batonishment that a person in the last stage BARON9 As Map

Do.. equal if not exoel Japan in the exhibition the actual position of assistant in a bean naturalization; but so soon as this defect was just this-that he thought any darned of sickness should be sent by rail Appli-

4P.M., of products, both natural and artificial, at curd shop." In 1678, Yang went up to

was discovered, Congress introduced an fool could drive a stable horse that wimmen cation was made to the Roman Catholie the forthcoming Centennial at Philadelphia. the examinations at Hangehow, and im amendment to prevent the Chinamen from had driv for nigh seven years.

priest at this station to make arrangements This result is all the more creditable to mediately after his return Koh Pindien being used to fortify the Democratic party.

for the burial of the deceased, and his reply, Messrs. Detring and Drew, the Commis diod, with symptoms of poisoning, after which would surely have gobbied them up.

was Do what you like with the remains sioners appointed by Mr Hart, Inspector- taking a decoction administered to him by

The question may be asked why China-

of an obdurste Freemason; I will have General of Customs, to make the selection; his wife, The charge is that Yang Nel-wa

men are not as fit for naturalization se no-

nothing to do with it" but the deceased Bs well as to the consulting committee after bought arsenic and gave it to Mrs Koh, for groes. The main reasons are that they do Creamly has borrowed $100 and paid the was buried by a layman of his own faith wards formed, including the names of Messrs the purpose of poisoning her husband, not learn the English language, or adopt bill, but is more and more convinced that at Bobagpur, who however was not aware Fitz, Olyphant, Pardon, Wetmore, and promising to marry her when the way was

our customs, that they have immigrated walking is a healthy exercise, and that to of the priest's refusal We thought that Tong-king sing, not only on account of the thas cleared; and on this charge he was voluntarily in greater numbers, that they much riding and driving are due the fatal the little atation of Jubbulpore would be comparatively short time at their disposal, tried and condemned to death. But Yang

such a strong bold of the Pope and hla but also for the magnitude and completeness seems to be possessed of some influence might come by millions, and that they col-tude and general debility of the bloated free from the prejudice which has taken

lect in a few places where they might out-aristouracy the collection they have made, and the among the literati of Chokoang for oppual number the white voters. The Clerks of

Clergy but so it is and it is indeed aare bestowed on the arrangements for its after appeal has been sent to Peking against the Federal Courts in this city have per-

strange that whilst Roman Catholic Priests display. To facilitate the in-gathering of the sentence, which has been three times mitted Chinamen to file their first papers,

do not scruple to receive, donations from the multitudinoue articles that go to form ordered back for re-hearing-by the Goelling them that the question whether they

Freemazons for their Charitable Insitu. the collection, China was divided into two vernor, as is customary, in the first in could be finally admitted might be desided

tions, they should be so wanting in that districts, North and South, Mr Detring stance, and twice subsequently by Hu Juis taking charge of the former, and Mr Drew lan, the Literary Chancellor of Chekeeng against them by the Court when they ap-burgh professor of the last bestury, met in charity which they so vauntingly profess as Jan 10, Nestehtis fats,), from Liverpool ta ced as far back as last spring, but "the decision of the Provincial Authorities; but/ceeding has been excusable heretofore, bo- ture who was generally regarded as a simple | burial to a Christian who was a Freemason Jan. 11, Titian, from Panarth to. Hofg of the latter. Preparations were common. The latter on each occasion supported the plied for their final certificate. This pro- the suburbs of the sity an inoffensive croathe keystone of their dread, as to refure cause the official copy of the laws passed at ton. Somewhat irritated by the crestare's and in this instance, it was an insult and complications with England consequent a Censor named Pin Pao-teuan has fought the last session has only recently, arrived intrusion on the privacy of his walk, the Ingratitude to the d. 1. P. Railway Com apon the murder of Mr Margary, then in the case on the prisoner's side with an bere j but we presume that the Obinames Professor said to him, How long, Tom, pany, to whom the Priest is indebted for a Jan. 18, Patroolis (str.), from Liverpool ta

I dinna free pass to travel up and down the line to Shanghai, tervence, and put a stop to all further energy that has compelled the active inter will cease to spend their money in this way may one Uvelwithout brains?" progress in the matter and it was not ference of Peking. In a memorial published when they leard that it can do them no good. ten," said Tom "How long has ye Uyed attend to the spiritual wants of Railway Jan, 13, Andpoden, from Cardiff to Hong

servants who are Roman Catholics, We yerself"

kong. until those complications were arranged in the Gazette of December last, he attacks that the Tsung-li Yamen again took the the Chancellor in unmeasured terms.

Gustave Dose, I heat, is painting a trust the Agent of the G. I. P. Railway will matter in hand. The space to be occupied "Adverze comments had been for some

TAKING A DRIVE.

pictures Christ, entering Jerusalem of not allow this matter to seat quietly. We Jan. 14, Sankow (str.), from London te

Shanghai. by the Chinese collection amounts to 8,844 time in circulation before the appearance

(Boston Commercial Bulletin.) quite a 'cabinet' sise, only twenty fest by understand that the Worshipful Master of square feet, and is situated in the South of the decree announcing his report. It

The hostler, as he handed Mr Creamly thirty. I suppose he will send it to the Lodge Alesandra, of which Lodge the de- Jan 17, Alex, MeNell, from Cardif to

Hongkong, Avenue, immediately opposite the Japanese had been bruited that he (the Chancellor collection, thus giving convenient opportu was on excellent terms with the Governor the reins, looked dubiously at his gold-bowed Salon, where it will be refused then to coused was member, purposes holding & nity to compare the products of the two of Chekeang, and while affecting outwardly spectacles, and asked him fu-rather the Academy, where I question if there is pass one of the departe? Brother nations. The articles to be exhibited an appearance of stern integrity, he was in pertinent (impertinent, according to Mr Broom big enough for it; and then to that in memory of the departed comprise, silks and tea, of all kinds; bags, reality guided by partial oondderations: Far Creamly, would perhaps be the better casual ward the Dore Gallery, where the Indian Railway Serviss Gaseste.

Tan Indian papers give some entertaining Bamboo and bamboo wäre, cassis, lignes from giving judgment in the matter as equity adjective) tone, if he was used to driving door will have to be carried up into the camphor, Chinaware, earthenware and demands, it was prophesied that he would and if was with vivid recollections of the first floor to let the frame in. The Parle accounts of the impression made by the pottery; soals; clothing, Chinese boots and be sure to uphold the sentence previously family horses over whose back he had fick convas-makers are talking of giving M. Frince of Wales of society, and the opinions shoes; cotton and cotton seed; dyes, colours, delivered and these suppositions had beened the braided lash in boyhood's sunny Dors a testimonial, as he is worth many which appear to be pretty freely expressed #bout his manners and conversation gener and paints; fans of all kinds; fungus, grain, found to tally with the material eventdally hours that he saathed a look of lofty thousands a year to them. Worlds

LEGAL PRACTITIONER About the bele deste to have been in high favont Blastware, bangles, &c. grass, grass seed, submitted:" The Censor goes on to remark surprise as he answered

Certainly, my mag-let go of his head." ginning of the century, two sheep farmers will most of the ladies, who are nearly tan- and grass cloth hair, hemp, rope and twine, on the invariable precedent, that ho. Pro.

on the bracs of Balquidder had disptited animous in praise of affability! but they There are horses and hotsen. Indigo (under dyes), mats and matting; vincial judgment is ever no disturbed upon medicines, metals (manufactured); mask, appeal, and requests that the present cas The geometrical, sted of Mr. Oliver regarding a matter of boundary, and re-all agree in saying he is somewhat too fond papkeens, butgalle; oil of all kinds, with may be removed for re-hearing before the Dreamly a childhood, whose bank bore a solved to have recourse to the law. Un of smoking, having been known to prefer specimens of petroleum from Hankow and Board of Punishments at Peking The singular resemblance to the venerable hair known to each other, they both proceeded his cigars to their society. A mere debates Tamaui; paper of all kinds, either inquires, request was in the first instance emphati. trunk which was in the attic, was impervious to Dunblane, the sans of the district Sheri able subject, however, says a contemporary, or in small bules to show the method of cally refused, as being contrary to all to flagellation, and fadeed Oliver thought with the view of employing a lawyer, of was the taste displayed by the Prines in the packing proserres, settan-ware, rhubarb precedent; she Ho Julian was required he used rather to enjoy it, except when it whose espertness in his profession they had choles of his partners at a ball. He pick pafton skins, especially a good pollsation in re-lastitute a searching examination, roused him from the sweat climber in beard & good report. The lawyer undertook | 14 Indveriminately from the crowed," ANG

Miscellaneous. ・・

NAS THAT SIMPLE-Dr. Hill an Edin.

DEPARTURES.

Jan. 6, Annie Braginton, from New York

to Shanghai. Jan. 6, Otteroaps, from Cardiff to Rong.

kung.

Jan. 6, Lycka Till, from Cardiff to Hong.

kong,....

Jan. 10, Echo, from London to Hongkong.

Cardiff and Hongkong

kong.

kong,

Jan. 17, Onward, from Liverpool to Hong. Jan, 19, Sophie, from Cardid to Hongkong. –

LOADING FOR UNINA AND SAVAN POKER. At Zandon,--Steamers ola Susu danak Orchie.

Glenearn. Flintshire

Candia, Galley of Lorne. Sumatrai

Fortrand Ho, Undine. Paul Marie,

Bailing Fearle

Nestor (str,)

Evelyn KRİNOW! Beotia,

At Liverpools

Orontes (ats.)

Mails.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOTS FOSTE FRANÇAIS,

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DEGALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, NAPLES,

AND MARSEILLES;

ALHO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS AND

ON

CALCUTTATMTM

N THURSDAY, tho 9th March,

1876, at Noon, the Company's 8. S PEIHO, Commandant ExoCOINTRE, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this Port for the above places

lusurancès.

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

THE

Underaged are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of $45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to Discount of 20% on the Premila.

EDWARD NORTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, January 1, 1874. YANG-TSZÈ INSURANCE ASSOCIA.

TION OF SHANGHAI, '

CAPITAL AND SUarzuš, 800,000 TANLE

DOLICIES granted on Marine Risks to

Pall parts of the world at current rates,

Cargo and Specle will be registered for

This Assoolation will, until further no London as well as for Marseilles, and notice, provide out of the carnings, first for 'cepted in transit through Marseillan for

an Interest Dividend of 15% to Share- the principal places of Europe.

Shipping order will be granted till noon, holders on Capital, and thereafter distri Cargo will be rebelved on board until cas, ALL the Profits of the Underwriting buted among Policy holders, annually, in 4 P. Specle and Parcels until 8 P. Business pro rata to amount of premium on the 8th March, 1876. (Parcels are

contributed. not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office.)

Contents and value of Rackages are re- quired.

For further particulars, apply at the Company's Office,

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Acting Agent.

Hongkong, March 1, 1876.

U. S. MAIL LİNE.

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP

COMPANY,

THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA

mo9

OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO, THE S. S. “GREAT REPUBLIC" will

leave Bongsong for San Francisco; In Yokohama, on WEDNESDAY, the 15th March, 1876, at 3 P.M., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Through Passenger Tickets and Billa of Lading, are famed for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, and to New York and Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS.

A Stonmor of the Mitsu Biehl B, S. Com pany will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Sea Porto, about same date, and make close sonanotion at Yokohama,

At New York, Passengers have selection

of various lines of Sisamers to England,

France and Germany,

Freight will be received on board until Parcal Packages 4 p.m. 14th Proximo.

will be received at the office until 5 p. same day; all Farcel Packages should be tharkhod to address in full; value of same is required.

For further information as to Passage and Traight, apply to the Agency of the Company, Praya West,

G. B. EMORY, Acting Agent. Hongkong, February 15, 1876. molt Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND ĦUROPË, CONNECTION WITH THE

IN

CENTRAL and

UNION PACIFIO-AND-CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES

AND

ATLANTIC STEAMERS.

THE S, S. "BELGIC," will be des

гры

patched for San Francisco, via Yoko- ha, on SATURDAY, the 1st April, at 3 p.m., taking Cargo sud Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europe..

Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghal.

Freight will be recolved on Board untli 4 p.m. of 31st Instant. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 p.m. same day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required.

Return Passage Tickets available for 6 months sra issued at a reduction of 20 per cont. on regalar rates.

For further information as to Freight or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, Praya West.

G. B. EMORY, Acting Agent, -

apl Hongkong, March-1, 1876,

CLEARANCE SALE.

SAYLE & Co. will offer, on

and after TUESDAY Next, the 18th Instant, the re. mainder of their Winter Stock at Greatly Reduced Prices, consisting of - Winter Costumes and Polonaises. Ladies' Jackets and Mantillas. Fancy Dress materials of all kinds, Wool Plaids and Flannels,

Silks and Poplins...

Wool Shawls and Cloaks.

RUSSELL & Co., · Agents,

Bongkong, July 9, 1872. -

LANCASHIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

(FIRE AND LIFE.)

UAFITAL TWO MILLIONS STERLING,

THE Undersigned are prepared to grant

THE CHINA MATE.

Insurances.

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSUR- ANCE, COMPANY, ADELAIDE.

CAPITAL's......................£500,000,

THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company In

Intimations.

HOTEL DES COLONIES, SHANGHAL

HONGKONG MARKET PRICES. Corrected to Saturday, Feb. 26, 1876, At 1090 Cash per Dollar Mexican,

TES Propriétaires de l'Hotel de Colonies |

- Butcher Meat;: ont Phonneur d'informer M.M. les Bacon, English," Voyageur qu'ils viennent d'annexerà

Foodhow, leur restaurant, dont le hanto: renommée,

[No. 8986,--MARCH 2, 1876.

Chilles, Dried,

60

40

#1

Mixed,

200 160

Highest. LeuAZI

•

Curry Stuff, English, Garlic, Ginger,

40

80 4

20 30

50

40

400 500 Green Peas, young

old 160 160

40

60 50

13

• catty

2015

head

10 8

catty

20

bunch

12 10

catty

750 650 .70 60

at si bien connue, une nouvelle maison, Beef, sirloin and prime out, ay, 160-120 Green Winter Course

Hongkong, China and Japan, are prepared attenante, qui leur permet d'offrir des Beef Corned,

to Isane Pollaios of Marine Insurance, payable in Australia, London, Calcutta, Bombay, Mauritius, China and Japan at current rates.

ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, September 6, 1875.

VICTORIA “FIRE INSURANCE COM- PANY OF HONGKONG LIMITED,"

IN LIQUIDATION.

NOTICE.

Chambres Splendides réunissant tout le confortable, désirable, Chambres pour familles, Balles de Bains, &o, &0

Voitures à la disposition de M. M. lei Voyageurs. La Salle de Billard et la Barre sont completament separés de l'hotel co qui, est une securité pour le bien être des visiteurs.

Les soins les plus minutieux (apportés dans tous les services sont une garantie pour M. M. ler Voyageurs dont le patron age ent Sollicité.

A. BOISSON & Co., Propriétaires, Shanghai, le 10 Février, 1876.

KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,

ESSEN (Germany)

LL Persons halding Warrants against F. A unclaimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1878, otherwise their claims will not be recognised..

ADOLF ANDRE,

F. D. SASSOON,

A Liquidators, Hongkong, December 20, 1875.

FOLIOLs against the Ring of FIRE on Building or on Goods stored therein, on Coals in Mistaheds, on Goods on board Vessels and on Hulla of Vessels in Harnamed

bour, at the usual Terms and Conditiona,"

-Proposals for Life Assurances will be re- solved, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.

If required, 'protection will be granted on first clam Lives up to £1000 on a Bingle Lillo.

For Rates of Premiums, forms of prov posals or any other Information, apply to

~ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co,

Agents Hongkong & Canton, Hongkong, January 4, 1867.

THE CHINA FIRM INSURANCE

COMPANY, LIMITED,

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,

A China and Japan, and at Bingapore, GENÓIES as all the Treaty_Porta of

Saigon and Penang.

grantod at the rates of Premium current at Risks accepted, and Policies of Insurance the above mentioned Porta

NO CHARGE FOR POLICY YER,

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary. Hongkong, November 1, 1871.

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON. THE Undersigned have been appointed

Agents for the above Company at (Hongkong, Canton, Foochow, Shanghai and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates..

HOLLIDAY, WISH & O., Hongkong, October 14, 1868.

THE LONDON ASSURANCE, ·

- INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER

of

His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1720,

Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:

Marine Department. Policies at current rates payable either here, in London or at the principal Ports of India, China and Australia.

Fire Department

Pollales lagued for long or short porfoda ai current rates. A discount of 20% allowed, Life Department, Polletes leeued for sums not exceeding £5,000 on reasonable terms,

HOLLIDAY, WISE 4 00, Hongkong, July 28, 1892,

OHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY. (LIMITED.)

NOTICE

POLICIES granted at current rates on

Marine Ilisks to all parts of the World. In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association, Two Thirds of the Profits are distributed annually to Contributors, whother Shareholders or not, la proportion to the nett amount of Premia contributed by each, the remaining third being carried to Reserve Fund,

OLYPHANT & Co., General Agents, Hongkong, Apell 17, 1873.

--YANGISZE INSURANCE ASSOULA, TION OF SHANGHAI

NOTIOR,

THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO.

Undersigned having been appointed Agent, in Hongkong, for the above- Company, is prepared to grant Policien against Fire, on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of £10,000, at the usual rates, subject to an immediate dis count of 20%.

Aftertion is invited to a considerable reduction in Premia for Life Insurance In China

Life Policles efected during the year 1875, share in the Bonus to be declared on 31st December for the quinquennial purled then onding.

A. MAOG, HEATON, Hongkong, September 27, 1875.

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE

INSURANCE COMPANY,

Incorporated by 'Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament.

THE

ESTABISHED 1809,...

CAPITAL £2,000,000.

HE Undersigned, AGENTs at Hongkong for the above Company, are prepared so grant Polkies against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on ang Ballding, or on Merchandise in the came at the usual Rates subject to a discount of 20 per cunt,··

GILMAN & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, July 6, 1876.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. Ted Agents for the shore Company, THE Undersigned having been appoint-

are prepared to grant Insurances at our rekt raten

MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company, Hongkong, October 27, 1874.

ON BALE.

THA CHINESE READER'S MANUAL,

A

torical, Mythological and General

Literary Reference,

WILLIAM FREDERIOR MATERN,

Price: $8. Shanghai......KELLY & Co. Hongkong" Ünina Man” Ofrica,

Intimations.

WANTED.

SITUATION, by a young German, as. Bervant Maid, to accompany a Lady or family en route to Europe.

Tarms : Free Passage Hotze. Address: Home-passage," care of the China Mall Office,

Hongkong, February 9, 1876,

með

COAL DEPOT, ** OALS of overy description supplled to

Steamers by the Undersigned," Orders may be left at the Godowns, Wanchi, with Mrd. MACLEHOSE, OF LEONG An Yos, Kworating, Praya.

LANDSTEIN & O.. Hongkong, November 1, 1878. myl

FILOTAGE. ESSELS inward bound can secure Pl. lots from Reef Island, from this date. Outward bound Vessels can secure FIRST CLASS PILOTS by applying

The Flini boat's Flag, in No. 6 st the main-mast,

EL. I. STUART. Hongkong, April 8, 1876.

Trimmed and Untrimmed Hats A this dato, the above Annotation the Undersigned as Praya Centrnto

and Bonnets.

Fancy Wool Goods.

Late and Linen Sets.

Scarves and Sashes.

Boys Suits.

Children's Dresses.

&0.. &c.,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

&c.

Queen's Road & Stanley Street,

will allow a Brokerage of Thirty three and One Third per cent. (333%) on Local Risks only.

RUSSELL & 00.. Agentu

Hongkong, June 4, 1874

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY:

BE- Undersigned Agents are in receipt of Instructions from the Board of Directors authoriting them to lethe Polloles to the extent of £10,000 on any one first clasa risk, or to the ortent of £16,000 on adjölning risks at current rafeil. ⠀

A Diáötét of 20% nítóval:,

HOLLIDAY WISE Hongkong, Jennery

WANTED TO PURCHASE,

CHINA REVIEW

Complete Set of Vol L.

*

"

Heart, Feet, Kidneys,

mo15

#:

".

Tail, Liver,

Sole Agent for China, c F. PEIL, HowesoNG, SHANGHAT, Colours (Germany.)

IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUO. TION OF THE PRICE OF. THE SHANGHAI COURIER AND

CHINA GAZETTE,"

IT WILL BE THE

CHEAPEST DAILY PAPER IN CHINA and as a large

INCREASE OF CIRCULATION MAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, THE

ADVANTAGE TO ADVERTISERS

IS OBVIOUS

Now Ready..

THE CHINA REVIEW, VOL. IV, No. 3.

satty

140 120

140 120 Mushroom, dried,

Tripe (undressed), catty 40 30 Scallions

2016 ...30...20

120 100 Lettuce, English

Rasst, Soup,

Chinese

80 70. Mint, i

Steak,

per.get Bullocks' Brains,

Tongue, fresh, each

согдес

1

50 40 Untons, Bombay.. 250 200

Green

400 860 Parsley,, Chinese, 150...110

English,

60 60

60 50 Potatoes, Macáo, Swooty

buuch catty

10

80 20

31

14 32

120 110 Pumpkins,

12 10

ontty

90 70 Radishes, English

doz.

40

30

2015

"

Calves Hoad and Fest, set Hams, American,

500 450 Shalots

catty

40

80

350

Squash, Bottle

50 40

Chinese,

· 200 -- 180 | Taroj..

1514

English

400 360 Tomatoes, 320 200 Turnips, English,

6040-

espb

10

&

Leg,

影集

Shoulder,

220: 200 100 160

**

!fresh, Balt

catty

12 10

30 20

12

Liver,

180 120 Water Idly Roots,

Chitling

catty

60 60 Water Oress,

4080

80

25

120 110 Kame,

110. 100

"

Head,

110 100 Aleurites,

Heart

each

70

50 Appier, Dried

70 60

11

California,

16

.catty.

Mutton Chop,

Pig

Fest,

» Fry,.

12

"Kidneys, * Idver, Pork, Cliop,

dorned,

12

Log Fat or Lard,

Sheeps' Head, and Feet, vot

Heart

23

11.

Kidneys

Booking Pigs,

Annual Subscription; postage included, | Capons,

EDITED BY N. B. DzRr18, PH:5,

Ves

$6.50.

CONTENTS,

The Folklore of China, (Continued from Egge, Hen

Chinese Explorations of the Indian Ocean Fowls,

during the Fifteenth Century, (Con tinued from page 07.)."

An Introduction to a Retrospect of Forty Years of Foreign Intercourse with

China

Short Notices of New Books and Lifetary

Intelligence..

Notes and Queries on Eastern Matters:

Torture in British and Chinese Prisons. Fusang mata Chineza Jessaminė.

Geese,

Partridges,

Habbits,

120 110 Bananas, fragrant Punil, catty

#

Commen

180.150 180.140 Chesnuts, 160 160 Cocoanufaa. 120 110 Currants,

400 860

↓

• each

60

50 Dates,

BO TO

Figs, Dried,

ย

1800 1900 Ground Nuts,

catty180 130 Oranges, Sweet Sanwoor

Nutmeg,

Plantains, common Prunes, Dried,

140 180 Pumeloes, Canton

(each:

100

40/30 4080 100 80

800 280

each 100

bottle. 1100750

catty: catty

60 60 250 200 Бро 200

40

30 20

eath bottle

200.

60..60

400 850 ..160

bottle......... · 800-400

400

catty

4080

200+ 170

** Coolle

11

-catty:

100 170

1 Mandarin

Deer

ench $9.00

Mandarin,

Ducks,

catty 140 180

50.

40

Dried

each

220 - 900 | Ldchoen, Dried,.

800: 260

#1

Page 84.)

100

Lemons,

120-100

The Chinese Vernaculara.

Duck

100

Trip to the City of Leon Chatt.

Legend of the Building of Peking.

*#*

11

19

Loong Ngan, Dried,

250 160

Balt.

100

帅

Melons, Chinese..

each

100

T

Catty

170 160 Pears, Chefco,

catty

160 100

120 110

each

800 360

Fine-apples, Punt!

50 40

loatty

80

Pheasants, Canton, live pair

Shanghal,

1500

¿

1225

. bottle..

10

Pigeons, Quintly

each

80

80 70 Raisins, Muscatel,

"

700

1b

200 160

Salpe, Toal,

Bach

125 120 Sugar Cane,

atlok

20 26

160 160 Tamarinds,

ostty

60 60

Turkeys, Cook,

oatty

600 600 Walnuts; now

∙100

Нед

400 850 Water Chestnuts,

00 80

32

Wild Ducks,

pair

000

Miscellaneous.

Geese,

esch

850

Allspice,

bottle

200 200

Bran,

pleal

1600 1600

Breant,

gatty

110 100 Butter,

Ib

600 400

90

Carpy

21

Codfish, salt Gongor Eela

200 180

ED Candied Orange Feal,

Lemon

bottla

750 700

19

*

760700

60

60. Capers;

200 100

31

Crabs,

80

80 Charcoal,

picul: 1109, 1000

Cattle Fish,

60

400

Dade,

110 100

29.

English,

450

量

Dog Fish,

80 70 110

"... Dutch,

sach

1100

MACEWEN, FRICKEL & Co. Hongkong, February 19, 1876.

Eale,

80 Cinnamon,

catty

260 200

Fresh Fish, Large

160 150

Small

100

80.Cloves,

270 250

"

Frogs,

Garoups

200 150 Coconut Oil, 190 110 Coffee,

. bottle

200 150

250,220

Gudgeon,

Gurnet,

20 80 Cousy Powder, 100

. Bottle

500 250

490 850

"

46 · 40

F.

smoked

Live Fish,

box catty

$1.00

2750 2500

Lobsters,

100 90

HEARD & Co.

Mackerel,

box

1000: DOO

Hongkong, June 22, 1875,

tt,

Mullet,

cafty

Oysters,

To Let.

Parrot Fish,

Perch,

TO LET.

Pomfret,

Belle

The Natural History of China, Rod so a Fentive Colour. Books Wanted, Exchanges, dro.

China Mail Office. Hongkong, January 11, 1876.

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

Ex "OUEANIO,”. THIS Season's American HAMS and BACON in prime condition. Smoked SALMON.

Golden Gate Baker's EXTRA FLOUR. in Barrels and Tina.

DU

UO DE MONTEBELLO CARTE

-BLANCHE-CHAMPAGNE,

Quarta, $15 per asso (1 dozen Pinta, $16 30

5 per cent. discount on 25 cases,

Bourbon WHISKEY,

$12 păr asss (1 dozén,) FOR BALE BY

With Immediate Posecasion.

Herrings, small

Prawns, Rock Fish, Salmon, Canton,

"

ta

50 Cheese, American,

120 110 Citron,

Gramy

90 Firewood, 80 70 Flour,

180 120 Tainglass

00 80 Lamp Ol

60 Macaroni,

110 100 M800,

130 110 Mango Chutney,

180 120 Mustard,

* picul

ootty

- ploul

· catty · 780

bottle

800 780

70

100 90 Nutinega,

110 100 Oata,

00

·80 | Olives,

130 120

120 110 Pearl Barley,

Paddy,

700 500

***180: 180

Bach

10 B

ploul 1700 1500

bottle.

250, 200

plent, 1800 1800

W bottle.

240 200

Plozled,

tin catly

110

800 — Pepper (wholej.

80

catty

270 280

(ground)

60

11

·70.50 Rise,

70

60 Bago,

100

WO Dwelling Houses and Offices, Nos, 14 and 16, Stanley Street, lately in the occupation of Messr KATHAL & Co.

The House No. 85, Wellington Street, Salt Fish, lately in the oconpation of Menara Ross

Shark, & Co.

The Dwelling House No. 4, Alexandra Shrimps, Terrace,

Skate, The Store and Dwelling House, No. 31, Snapper, Queen's Road, lately in the occupation of

Solas, Fresh Miss GARRETË.

など

The Hours and Offices No. 3, D'Agullar Tench, Street, lately in the occupation of Mr F. Turbos, DEGENARR

Turtles, Small White-bait,

DOUGLAS LAPRATE & Co.. Hongkong, December 20, 1875,

TO LET:

Asparagus,

Vegetables.

ماء

No. 1, Alexandra Terrace, Bamboo Shoots, young estty

Beans, sprout, Apply to

ML. STOUT. Hongkong, February 2, 1876.

TO LET. TURST Ola STORAGE, GODOWNS,

ou the Fraga, Apply to

TAYLOR & THOMPSON. Hongkong, November 20, 1876.

Six Dolls will be paid for the above F

fol 1 and 2, Vol. 1.

No 1, (2 copies) and No. 2, (1 copy)

One Dallat will be givan for each of the ADDYS NOL

Apply to the Yabilibéra,

CHINA MAIL OFFICE

*imati

50 Pickles,

00 Salad Oll,. 100 00 Salt, Coarse. ∙130 120

Fine

"

140 180 Split Peas,

bottle

#1

Catty

bottle.

200 200 200 160

85 20

220, 200

260: 180

• cafty

* 10

20 15

000

Sugar, China,

60

40

Taploon,

Tea

#

bottle

80 60 100 10

300 270

31.

box

760 500-

80 100 400, 300 Vermicelli, Chinese 120 100

English

2000.900 14 13 Vinegar, English.. bottle 200 160

38 40

Preserved Meats, Fish zhd

* Vegetables, EE,

80 70

20 10 Amorted Meats, in tins, lb. -100 80

Drond,

"

French,

Boet root, Cabbage, Macas,

300 260

Fially

250 200

Fruits,

600 250

red for plaklings Cabbage, White, Cauton osti Uondon, Carrota fresh

8070

.J+

Vegetables,

2803 200

#

10.

1610

Jams, I ib, Freserved Ginger,

800 260

780 200

90 18

Milk, ib.

200

Balt

eatty

80:20

Cauliflower,

100

40

*30

20

TO LET TTÒÙsk No. 5, Zotland Street,

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Celery, Chinese, Hongkong, February 6, 1876.

Gronen Ostar, Inspector of Markets.

Printed and published by Gro, MURRAY

Wyndham Street, Hongkong.

Bain, at the China Mail Ofios, No,