THE
CHINA
1848. Established February,
MAIL.
With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.”
Voz XXXII. No.8966.就四十月三年大十七百八千一英
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON:-F. Argan, 8, Clement's Lane,
Lombard Strest. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill. Goanen & Goren, 121, Hoi- 4, Old Jewry, E.0. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIRD, 138, No-
sau Street, AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND GOEDOX & GOTOH, Mel -bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports
generally-BEAN & BLACK, San Fran
cisco.
& Co.
CHINA-Swatoto, QUECH & CAMPEREL Amoy, GILES & Co. Foechow, HEDGS Shanghai, LANE, CRAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Co. Manila, C. HEINZEN & Co. Macao, L.A. DA GRAÇA.
Banks.
Intimations.
NOTICE.
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 1876.
forgive him, but inflict a small penalty by way of a small warning.
it so happened, luckily, that Blessrn Thang and "Woo's magnanimity, proved to be as expansive as the sea and as capacious was thus that the as the ocean, and
molt
Auctions.
PUBLIO AUCTION,
LAND AND PROPERTY, "
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received instructions to sell by ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. have Public Auction, on
TUESDAY,
the 21st March, 1876, at Noda, on the Premises,
thereon.
Annual Crown Rent, 89.72.
MAN'S character should be judged born Hill, B.C. BATES, HENDY & CO. from what it has been before, and by mattor was put an end to. This is suffi- ;
Lhat means elegance, or worthlessness can be discerned. A at ry should be judgedient to shew that Mesars Teang and Bhun by its true or false bearings, so that right are peaceful and quiet men, and that they and wrong may be distinguished. These have done a very good sot. But Lai Ming remarks apply to the case in which Mesars Chun is a man who is very much conceited (it the night pedestrian who thinks a Tsang shun Yes and Woo Lin Tak word, on the 27th day of the 10th moon last year great deal of himself), and one who falsely (24th November 1875), slandered by Lai dilates in satire and raillery. He began life in a very mean position, and is not of
All that piece or parcel of GROUND, Ming Chen,
Mestru Trang Shua Yee and Woo Lina respectable family (it, the descendant of Tak have been residing for more than ten the pure and white). While in a menial registered in the Land Office as Section years in Hongkong and have always been position, he, moreover, offends his supe B of Inland Lot No. 584, and known sa employed in representing Nam Pak Hongs riors. Therefore it would not be arbitrary Overbeck Court, situated in the rear of In their transactions with foreigners were he to be banished beyond the No. 9 Police Station, Caine Road, with While their character stands high, their con- frontiers, nor would it be too much were the Six Messuages or Tenements standing dust is excellent, and they have for a long he to be put to the sword (lit. under the tione back been respected by both Chinese). Now that he is only aned in no and foreigners. They have not only not small a sum, it is indeed his good fortune borne a name that is approaching to any that he has escaped greater consequences, ONE WHO UPHOLDS JUSTICE. thing improper, but they have not in the course of all thoir actions done anything
Hongkong, 18th Feb., 1876. objectionable. Unexpectedly, however, COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS. slander came upon them unawares, but of course, when virtue stands high, reproach will come. They were therefore falsely charged by Lai Ming Chun's letter, which was void of all truth, with selling people for emigration abroad. They are indeed la- bouring under a false imputation from which it is now difficult for them to clear them. Belves. Our office, therefore, in punishing Lat Ming Chun for having done what heOTION is hereby given that the Fifth ought not to have done, orders him-and he Ordinary Mee log of Shareholders of consents to pay the sum of $600; the amount of legal expenses; he has also by way of punishment to pay $25 into the Poor Box for the benefit of the Hongkong Poor. He is further, punished by having to pay the expenses of advertising in the Chinese and foreign newspapers in the Colony, three of enob, for the period of one month, a notice which will bring before the public his ain in this defamation, Reparations like there will, perhaps, allay in a mea sure the indignation which Meros Trang and Woo feel."
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DECRES OF
FIX AND BEH MARCH, 1848, A
-waja d
BY IMPERIAL DEUSSES OF 25KA JULF, 1864, AND $1ST DECEMBER 1866,
Becognized by tha INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF 30TH APRIL, 1862,
France, & Sterling, PAID-UP CAPITAL,....80,000,000 3,200,000
KASEBA FUND,.....20,000,000
com
800,000
HEAD OFFICE-14, Rue Borgaro, Parle LONDON AGENCY,-144, Leadenhall St.,
E.C.
When a man Anda fault with others AGENCIES. At Nantes, Lyons, Mar-
nellies, Brussels, Bombay, Calcutta, he ought in the first instance to St. Denis (ile de la Réunion,) Hongquire whether he himself is unblemish- kong, Shanghai and Yokohama. LONDON BANKERS,Bank of England,
Union Bank of London.
HONGKONG AGENCY,
INTEREST ALLOWED
at the offices.
Ṁ Current Deposit Account at the rate ON
of 2 per cent. per annum on the monthly minimum balancer, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained
CHR, DE GUIGNÉ, Manager. Offices in Hongkong: Bank Buildings,
Queen's Road, Hongkong, May 14, 1875. HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION,
PAID-UP CAPITAL, 5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND, 100,000 Dollars,
COULT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-E. R. BELILIOS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-AD: ANDRE, Esq.
J. F., CORDES, Eng. 18. W.POMEROY, Esq. H. HOPPIUS, Esq. F. D. SASSOON, ERG.
A. MOIVEE, Eng.
Hongkong,
ed,
Now La Ming Chun, as is man, is not one who is numbered among the gentry, vor is his name pronounced by the lips of the illustrious. Yet he falsely
dilates in slanderous language and spreads
* This has reference to a Chinese story, which, in its moral, is very similar to the Frog and Bull story in sop's Fables. Translater.
THE CHINESE INSURANCE COM- 'PANY, LIMITED,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
the above Company, will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, on FRI DAY, the 24th March, 1876, at 3 o'clock P for the purpose of receiving the Re- port of the Directors, together with a State The Transfer BOOKS of the Company ment of Accounts to.81 December, 1875, will be closed from the 11th to the 24th March, both days inclusive, By Urder of the Board,
HASADLYPHANT & Co.,
General Agents.
mo24 Hongkong, March 6, 1876:- HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
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NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
IVIDEND Warrants for the Dividend
"to Dec. 81/75,"at the rate of $10 per
· TERMS OF SALE,-One-half of the par chase money to be paid on the fall of the hammer, and the balance on completion of the Deed of Transfer, the expenses of which to be paid by the purchaser.
The Property to be at Purchasers risk on the fall of the hammer. AW
For farther particulars, apply to
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, March 11, 1876.
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TAKASIMA OOŻLIEKY. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents.
FOR SALE,
FRESH Takasima COAL, In lots to Double-screened at $8 per Ton. SMALL suit purchasers. LARGE, Handpicked at $0 par Ton..
Apply to
T. G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Road and at East Point. Hongkong, December 3, 1875.
shipping.
Steamers.
Share, can be obtained at the Office on or FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOUCHOW. after 29th February,
By Order,
D. GILLIES,
Secretary.
No. 2, Club Chambers,
In the Goods of CAPTAIN LAWRENCE YOUNG, Deceased.
ALL Persons having any
diffusedly by word of mouth stories to the defilement and pollution of (the good name of) Mesars Thang and Woo, It was right therefore that Mesara Tang and Woo sought to sue him in the Courts of Justice, and he was on the eve of being punished by the utmost poualty of the law. Fortunately, Hongkong, February 29, 1876. however, Messrs Tsang and Woo's magna- nimity is expansive as the sea and as capa cious as the ocean, and they deal with people liberally; with that end in view, they therefore prefer, instead of puni- shing him, os be rightly deserves, to for. give him of the enormous crime of which has been guilty. Having ceased litigation now, they have no resent ment against any one, and by so doing, they cherish the friendly tie that exista amongst the Chinese clane. They have also shown that in doing this they are inflicting a lenient punishment for the sake of a great warning. They are indeed fully Austaining the benevolent principles of the great men, and for this set of thoirs, may the happiness (or good fortune) of Mesars Tsang and Woo never grow leas,
ba
THE UNIVERSAL CIRCULATING HERALD (TSUN WAN YAT PO),
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The Steamship
KWANGTUNG,"
Capt. F. ASHTON, will be de spatched for the above Porta
on WEDNESDAY, the 15th. Instant, at äpi Daylight.
CLAIMS against the above Estate are requested to send in Particulars of the same to the Undersigned on or before the 22nd day of April, 1876.
And all Persons being Indebted to the said Hetate are requested to Pay to the Undersigned their several Debta without delay.
STEPHENS & HOLMES,
Solicitors for the Executors, 2. Club Chambers,
ap22 Hongkong, February 22, 1876.
CHIEF MANAGER,
Hongkong, February 18, 1876, NOTICE IN EXPLANATION OF A
tion.
JAMES GEBIG, Esq.
Manager.
-SLANDER,
·
EWEN CAMERON, Esq. Shanghal, LONDON BAKEERS.-London and County
Bank.
HONGKONG.
INTEREST ALLOWED
Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily
balance.
On Fixed Deposits :-
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annum,
21
G
#t
4 per cent.
19
"S
21"
#
B per cent.
LOCAL BILLS DISCOUNTED, Credits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,
Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amories, China and Japan.
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager: Offoes of the Corporation, (+
No, 1, Queen's Road Bast. Hongkong, February 17, 1876.
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
جسمي
HE principles of right or wrong will To read themselves in course of time,
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE,
Have this day authorized Mr J. V. V. SHAW to sign my name, per procura-
A. MAOG. HEATON. Hongkong, January 1, 1876.
NOTICE.
and this saying is clearly set forth in the Undesigner have entered into Co
partnership from the First day of History of China. When undue reliance is
placed on statements by word of mouth, a January, 1878, in the Business of Ship
A. G. MORRIS. E, O. RAY,
パ
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
me15 Hongkong, March 13, 1876.
FOR SHANGHAL The Steamship
“QUẢNGẠI”
Captain . H. JONES, will leave for the above Port on WEDNESDAY, the 16th Inst, at 2p.m.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATIESON & Co.
malb Hongkong, March 18, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO (DIRECT.) The Steamship
"ORVOUS,
帅
Capt. Jor, will be despatch- ed as above on WLDNES
DAY, the 15th Lustant, at Noon,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.
me15 Hongkong, March 1, 1876. FOR AMOY, TAKAO AND TAMBUL
The Steamibly
"HAILOONG," Captain ABBOTT, will bo despatched for the above
at Noon.
good argument is always wanting, and this brokers at this Port, under the style of Ports on THURSDAY, the 16th Instant, is what the Book of Changes has always MORRIS & Rax. guafded people against. If a man is not guilty of anything seriously wrong, is it likely that he will submit himself to be ki led 1
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1678.
NOTICE.
7 bave Established branches of our
With regard to Lal Ming Chun, he is indeed a bare-faced fellow, and one who' has no regard for anything. On the 27th
at Haiphong and Hanol. Mr day of the 10th Moon last year (24th November 1876), be slandered Messrs. E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by Teangthun Yee and Woo Lin Tak by false prosuration in Tonquin
LANDSTEIN & Co. ly accusing thein of being engaged in the
Hongkong, December 81, 1875, nefarious trade of selling people for the purposes of snigration, and that in their: transactions they were in fact kidnappers. And finally, he recorded the same in the Tain Wan Fat Fo. (The Universil Circulat ing Herald), so that Mesers Tsang and Woo had thought of quing him before the logal Authorities, so that he might be panisbed for labelling, people's character. Fot. tunately for him, however, Tal Ming Chun learnt in time of his own wrong in slandering the character of good men, and now he has voluntarily consented to pay the penalty of beating the legal exposes in the sum of $800, and to pay also into the poor box) $28, for the relief of the Hong kong poor also, from his own funds, to pay the Costs of intesting in the Chinese and foreign newspapers, three of each, for the period of obe month, an article, in
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION. HE Undersigned has received instruc tions to sell by Public Anction, on
MONDAY,
the 20th day of March, 1876, at Noon, the Cosmopolitan Docks, Kowloon,
at
- Four Worthington Pumps.
Boller,
Donkey Pump,
Exhaust Pipes
Buction do,
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
TERMS OF SALE-Uash before delivery THE DIVIDEND deciazed for the half- order to redeem himisalf from what he be in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
year ending on 81st December lant, been guilty of But this, nevertheless, at the rate of Six per cent. per annum, say would not actually be sufficient to cover All Lots, with all faults and errors of 43.75 per paid-up Share of $126, is payable the enormity of his sin The reasou description at purchaser's risk on the fall on and after FRIDAY, the 18th Instaut, why Mesars Tsang and Woo condescended of the hammer.
at the fices of the Corporation, where Shareholders are requested to apply for Wartnuts.
1
By Order of the Board of Diretora,
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager.
Ilce, kong, Bobruary 17, 1876.
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to these terms was because they had been A Steam Launch will leave Peddar's advised by intimate friends, who urged Wharf for the Dooks at Half-past Eleven that, inasmuch as both parties were Chine
o'clock. men, bow could they, Messrs Tsang and Woo, have the heart to see him (Lai Ming Chun) ut in a gaol of the foreigner! So that it would be far bettor that they should
J. M. ARMSTRONG,
Auctioneer, Hongkong, March 10, 1879.
mese
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, March 13, 1878.
FOR MANILA, The Steamship
-mo16
ESMERALDA” Captain THEBAUD, will be despatobed as above on FRI DAY, the 17th Instant, at Noon.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
A MẠNG. HYATON, Hongkong, March 18, 1876. me17
FON MANILA, P The Spanish Steamer
"LEONOR"
will be despatched for the sbove Port on FRIDAY, the 17th lust., at 3 p.m.
Published every Evening.
日九十月二年子丙
Shipping.
Steamers.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND
CALOUTTA
The Steamship
"PENGUIN
Captain CoWELL, will leave for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 18th Instant, at 3 p.m.
Despatches will close at 2.30 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hobgkong, March 9, 1876.
Sailing Vessels.
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 British Clipper Ship
SYDENHAM,"
FRANK BRISTOW, Master, will load for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch. For Freight, apply to
A
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 4, 1878.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO, AL The A-1 American Shipo **** LATHLEF RIJE, RAY T. Lewis, Master, will load for the above Port, and wal have quick despatch.
04 For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1878.
FOR PORTLAND (OREGON.)
The 4-1 American Ship
"SAMUEL G. REED," WHITE, Master, will load for the abovo Port, and will have
quiex despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.
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FOR NEW YORK.
The 4-1 American Ship P** HAZE," WILKINSON, Master, will load here and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1876,
FOR LONDON. The A 1 British Ship
SARAH NICHOLSON,” 933 Tons Register, Captain SELKIRK, will load here for the bove Fort, and will have quick despatch,
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co, Hongkong, February 5, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCIS00. The A1 British Ship
"SHALIMAR," WALKER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and wall bave quick dispatch. For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
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Hongkong, March 4, 1876,000
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ship
"NIGHTINGALE,”
PAYMER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will
have quick dispatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
Ap15 Hongkong, March 4, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. The American Ship
"SUMATRA," MULLIN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have early dispatch.
For Freight, apply to
PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.““
Shipping any Sailing Vessels."
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY. The A 1 Barqda 13, by "SPIRIT OF THE AGE," Captato Jonsson, will have quick despatch for the above
For Freight or Passage, apply to
RORARIO & Go Hongkong, February 9, 1876 2
Porta
Notices to Consignees, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,
To fe hereby informed that Chor THE S.S. Glenearn having arrived, Con-
Goods are being landed at their risk, and stored by the Undersigned at their Go downs, whence and from the Wharf or Bosta delivery may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shanghai unless notice to the contrary is given before Noon Tomorrow.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the 15th Instant will be subject to rent.
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be consitersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agenta S. S. Glencarm, Ang Hongkong, March 8, 1876, mo16 FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE,
THE 8. 8. Venice, having serived from
by her are hereby requested to send their Bil's of Lading for countersignature to the Undersigned and to take Immediate delivery of their voods Caloutta Cargo Impeding the discharge will be at once landed and stored at Consignees' risk still expenser, a ?
Cargo from Penang and Singapore is being landed and will be delivered from the Wharf or Godown unex A
No Fire Insurance has been affected
JARDINE, MATHESON & C Hongkong, March 8, 1876,
malb
CONS
**NOTICE; dk. Arbehalt YONSIGNEES of Cargo per §. 8. Varice from Calcatta, are hereby informed buat owing to the delay in taking delivery, all Cargo now on board, will be landed by the Undersigned at their Godowns at Baat Point, whence delivery may be obtained.**
JARDINE, MATHESON & U
hole Hongkong, March 9, 1876, FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND
2. SINGAPORE, PRE
THE 8. 8. Arratoon Aptar, having
arrived from the above Porta, Con signees of Cargo by her are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Under- signed for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.
Cargo impeding her discharge will be at once landed and stored at their risk and expense.
DAVID SASSOON; SONS & Co.,
Agents.
mala Hongkong, March 8, 1870,
OCEAN STEAMSHIP DOMPANY,
ONSIGNEES per Company's Stenzter Patrocius, 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 riski The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after the 8th March, 1870.
Goods undelivered after 18th March, 1878, will be subject to rent.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRK, Agents.
jamalê
Hongkong, March 8, 1876. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIKS MARITIMES.
8. B. HOOGLY.
NOTICE.
YONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8. Nuphrata," from London, in connec
tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained from Friday, the 10th Instanty mc28 at 10 o'olog£ s. m.
RUSSELL & Cos Hongkong, February 28, 1876,
FOR PORTLAND.
The A 1 German Bark
CENTAUR," OFFERSEN, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have immediate dispatch.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
mc88 Hongkong, February 28, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 American Ship
MARY WHITRIDGE," CUTLER, Master, will load bere for the above Port, and will
moly have quick dispatob.
For Freight or Psarigo, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & 00. -Hongkong, March 18, 1876.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA.
The Steamship
ARRATOON APOAR;" Capt. McTavish, will leare för the above Perts ba
SATURDAY Next, the 18th Instant, at
Despatches will close at 2.80 p.this For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSUOK, SONS & U.,
Apoda Hongkong, March, 1876,
Beis
Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless Intimation is received from the Cons signees, before 4 p.m. Today, request- ing it to be landed here..
Billa of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.
Goods remaining unclaimed after THURS DAY, the 10th March, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges.
No Fire Innratice has been effected.
PRONG. DE CHAMPEAUX,
Acting Agent. Hongkong, March 9, 1876 FROM LONDON, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.
molé
THE 8. 8. Quangas having arrived, Con- Tsignees of Cargo by her are hereby For Freight, apply to
informed that their Goods are being landed. RUSSELL &Qs." at their risk by the Undersigned, into their Hongkong, March 9, 1876. ap20 Godowns, whence and from the Wharf or
Boate delivery may be obtained.
FOR HAMBURG, The ₫ 1 German Barone
NICOLINE"
818 Tona Register, Captain AMILARE, will load here and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatab as above.
For Freight, apply
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,
Agente, Hongkong, February 93, 1876,
Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shanghai unless notice to the contrary is given before 3 p.m. To-day.
All ammunition is being put into bosts and will be landed at the Government Depot at Consigneet risk and exponez, unless taken immediate delivery of
No Fire Insurazice has been efforted.” **Bils of Inding" wit be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & 06., Agente . S. Quangst, Hongkong, March 10, 1879,
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