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Malis

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

- MARITIMES,

PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS.

BAIGON,

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, NAPLES,

AND MARSEILLES;

ALSO,

BOMBAY, ST. DENIS AND PORT

LOUIS,

IN THURSDAY, the 23rd March,

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR MANILA, The Spanish Steamer

"LEONOR"

will be despatched for, the above Port on MONDAY, the 20th Instant, at 3 p.m., instead of the time previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, Marolt 17, 1876.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

mo20

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co, have. L received instructions from the

THE CHINA MAIL.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. MAILS WILL CLOSE:----

For SINGAPORE, SOMERSET, COOK- TOWN, CLEVELAND BAY, BOW. EN, KEPPEL BAY, BRISBANE, SYDNEY, TASMANIA AND MEL BOURNE.-

Per QUEENSLAND, at 11.30 am, cu

Saturday, the 25th Instant,

| MAILS BY THE FRENOR PACKET.—-

The French Contract Packet TIGRE, will he despatched on THURSDAY, the 23rd Instant, with Mails to and through the United Kingdoni via Marseilles; to Europe, Saigon, Shu gapore, Galle, Australia, New Zea land, Adon, Suez, and Alexandria.

the Mails, do

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.

Shipping.

3 p.m.-Penguin leaves for Singapore,

Penang and Calautta.

3 p.m.-Arratoon apcar leaves for Singa

pore, Penang and Calcutta, Diomed leaves for London on or about

this date.

TO ADVERTISERS. '

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

[No. 8969. MARCH 17, 1876,

LOCAL AND GENERAL

H. M. 8. Thistle has been docked at Kow-

lunteer force of the Island on the other hand is of considerable strength, consist- The ing, altogether, of 5,464 men. births during the year numbered 12,844 ; loon. the marriages 9,826, and the deaths 4,161. Coming to the trade and inter. A SCRATCH Match at cricket will be played change we find that the total shipping, | to-morrow (Saturday), weather permitting, inward, at the various ports of commencing at 1.30 p.m. The Band of the the Colony was 856 vessels of 399,296 28th Regiment will be in attendance. tons, being an increase on the pre-

vious year of 117 in number of ves- Bx kind permission of Captain Bristow, sels, and 109 999 in the tonnage. The Divine Soprice will be held on board the total shipping outwards was 822 vessels Sydenham on Sunday morning at eleven of 385,533 tons. The value of the im- o'clock, A launch will go round the ports was £8,121,812 against £6,464,087

in the previous year, and it is worthy harbour to collect those wishing to attend of note that the value of the imports in A TELEGRAM has been received from Saigon,

1878, at Noon, the Company S. B.Executors of the late Capt. L, YOUNG to The following will be the hours of closing The publication of this issus commenced / 1874 was almost double what it was into the effoot that a large steamer (no name

TIGRE, Commandant BRUNET, with sell by Public Auction at the "London

MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this ort for the above ..places.

Cargo and Specle will be rogistered for London as well as for Marseilles, and no- cepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Shipping orders will be granted till noon, Cargo will be received on board until

4 P.M., Spools, and Parools until 3 P.M. on the 22nd March, 1876. (Parcels are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Office)*

Contents and value of Packages are re- quired.

For further particulars, apply at the Company's Oflee.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Act ng Agent. Hongkong, March 15, 1876

Notices to Consignees,

NOTICE

mo23

TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL· CARGO, EX 0. S. 8. Co.'s B. S. PATROULUS, FROM LIVERPOOL.

HIPPING Orders must be obtained from the Undersigned, not later than the 20th March, for shipment per S. 8. Neetor. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, March 14, 1876.

mc20

Inn," Queen's Road, on

WEDNESDAY,

the 22nd March, 1876, at Noon,- The FURNITURE, etc., therein, comprising-Obairs, Tables, Sideboard, Engravings; Gas Lamps, Bar Fittings, Pewter Muga; Glassware, Wines, and Spirits.

Also,

A Billiard TABLE, by Straple and Hughes,

2 Hads. Beer..

io,,

&c.,

TKKMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery In Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of description, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.

Hongkong, March 17, 1876, mc22

PUBLIO AUCTION,

Wednesday, 22nd Inst.---

5 P.M., Money Order Office closes. Fost Office olones except the Nion Box, which remains open all night. Thursday, 23rd Inst.--

7AM., Post Office opens for sale of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondencs.

to

Letters

at 7.10 p.m.

1971.

It will be seen from the fore-

going statistics that the Colony is given) is ashore at a place called Cecir de prospering exceedingly, and this fact, es-Mer, over a hundred miles this side f THE CHINA MAIL.pecially as there is now far greater facili- Cape St. James; and considerable anxiety. ties for communication between that part has naturally been felt during the day as of the globe and Hongkong than there to what steamer this somewhat ambiguous was formerly, will be a matter of interest and satisfaction to the residents in this Calony.

A

HONGKONG, FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 1876.

message could apply. No less than half-a- dozen steamers have left this port during the last six days, and as it is a most un- profitable and unsatisfactory thing to hazard

Was

We should think the Viceroy of Canton 10 A.M., Registry of Leliers conseS.

was one of the "mildest manner'd men." 11 M., Fost Office gloses except for Late Constrained to tell an untruth, he hesi- IT will generally be regarded as satis-

tates to do so in bold words and takes factory to learn that nothing whatever guesser at identity in such matters, wa (11.10 aus Letters (but Letters only) refuge in pretty, figurative, language, is known here regarding the rumour prefer to wait further news.

addressed to the United Kingdom or An announcement that the Portuguese lately mentioned as having emanated lo: Singapore may be posted on claim Macso is "startling to his hear from a Mauritius journal, to the effect". Patrick's day in the morning' payment of a Lato Fee of 18 cents ing 11"so he says in the proclamation that our present Governor was likely to made evident at a very early hour by means extra postage, until

he has just issued. We have an inkling be transferred to the larger if not more of what to our ears sounded like a fife-band, 11.30 A.M., when the Post Office Crosss that, if England were to lose the greater important Colony of Mauritius. Pos which perambulated the streets about 3

ontirely.

part of her naval and military power, sibly some kind friend may have been a. m. to-day. No public demonstration' has' ཀྭ ALFRED LISTER,

His Excellency would find himself equal working in the dark on behalf of Sir taken place or is in coutemplation, so far Portmaster General.

ly "startled to hear" that Great Britain Arthur Kennedy, so that the way might

adelains to Hongkong, and would be to further adopt the words of his procla- mation" obliged to dispute the matter with them," But putting aside this

General Post Offles, Hongkong, March 9, 1878.

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET. —

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be paved for the future appointment of a we are aware, in honour of the day, that able and experienced officer to the although a semi-private entertainment is more lucrative post referred to. Be this reported as having been held in an empty as it may, there are no present fears of store in Quequ'a Boad, under the auspices

atructions from H. M. Naval The English Contract Paoket TEHERAN, latest specimen of Chinese finesse in diplo. such a ohange; and in view of the goon of Father Cullen, on behalf of temperance

HE · Undersigned has received in Storekeeper, to sell by Public Auction, on

FRIDAY,

the 24th March, 1876, at 11a.m., at H. M. Naval Yard,

Sundry Naval & Victualling STORES, comprising

Old Iron, Zino, Glass, Hoses, Leather, Lignumvitao, Blocks, etc.

FROM BOMBAY AND KURRACHEE. TRENCH Steamer Asia baring arrived From the above Paris, Colisiguess of Blue Cloth, Duck Flannel, Rage, Bis Cargo by her are requested to send in theircuit Dust, Implements, Cases, and Can Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for nisters. countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods,

Cargo impeding her dischargo will be at once landed and stored at their risk and axpense.

SIEMSSEN & Co.j

Agenti. Hongkong, March 16, 1876. mo20

FROM CALCUTTA AND SINGAPORE,

THE

HE S. 8. Flamingo having arrived, Consigness of Ordinary Singapore Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are belog landed at their risk and stored by the Undersigned at their Godowns, whence And from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 1st Instant will be subject to rent,

No Fire Insurance has been effected... Opium and Caloutta Cargo will be deli- vored izom on board, and Consignees are requested to send their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo impeding the discharge will be landed and stored at Consignees' risk and Bxpense without further notice,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents, Hongkong, March 14, 1876.

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

3. 8. HOCGLY,

NOTICE.

CONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. S.

"Euphrate," from London, in connec tion with the above Steamer, are hereby Informed that their Goods are being landed and atored st their rick at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained from Friday, the 10th Instant,

at 10 o'clock a.m.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on,

One Ice-making Machine. One Washing Machine.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. The lote, with all faulte and errors of every description whatsoever, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, March 17, 1876.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS,

mo24

March 16, Mary Whitridge, Amor, ship, 862, Cutler, Shanghai Mar. 10, Ballast, HUSSELL & Co.

March 17, Margarite, British ship, 864, J. Owena, Sydney Jan. 8, Coal.-ARHOLD, KARBENG & Co.

March 17, Villa de Rivadavia, Spanish brig, 261, Camas, Manila Mar. 8, Sapan- wood,--BRANDAO & CO.

DEPARTURES. Mar. 16, Chinkiang, for Canton.

16, August Friedrich, for Macao, 17, Hailoong, for Amoy, &c. 17, Bemeralda, for Manila.

CLEARED.

Sir Harry Parker, for Taiwanfoo. Thoon Kramon, for Bangkok,

Emma, for Bangkok, Fyen, for Bangkok, Centater, for Portland (Oregon). Sarah Nicholson, for London. Spirit of the Age, for Melbourne. Rajah, for Swatow. Fortia, for Takao,

PASSENGERS.

unless kutimation is received from the Con ARRIVED,Per Mary Whitridge, Mr C.

alguses, before 4 p.m. To-day, request ing it to be landed here.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned,

Goods remaining unclaimed after THURS DAY, the 16th March, at Noon, will ba subject to rent and landing charges.

No Fire Lurance has been effected.

G, DE CHAMPEAUX,

Acting Agente Hongkong, March 9, 1876.

NOW READY.

FENG SHUI OF FIR RUDIMENT OF

IN CHINA. By EJ. Bra One Volume. Bro. Price, $1,60

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BUDDHISM, Ira HITOST, THEORY AND POPULAR BELIGION, in three Lectures. By Dr. B. J. BITEL, Scond Edition. One Folume. Bro, Price, $1.50,

Orders will be received by Marsza-Lane, Crawford & Co,

Hongkong, July 31, 1879,

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR MANILA, The Steamship

"GUNGA," GARUHAU, Master, will by despatched to Mantis on or

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abous the 20th Instant

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, March 17, 1876.

FOR YLOILO F1A MANILA,

The Spanish choonet "UNION,”

mc2b

►MBRIČAROHEVAKIA, Master, will haye quick despatch for the

above Porta, g

For Freight or Passage, apply ta

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong. March 17, 1876.

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Watt..

DEF&BTED,Per Temeralda, for Manila, Mr D. A. Sinith, Rev. Mr Buxions, and 834 Chiness (284 from Amoy, 40 from this port).

Per Baitoong, for Amoy, 2 Europeans, TO DEPART.Per Centaur, 228 Chinese. Per Fyn, 18 Chinese,

SHIPPING REPORTS, The Amer, ship Mary Whitridge reports! fresh monsoon throughout, latter part of passage accompanied with rain.

The British ship Margarite reports: light

winds and fine weather throughout.

The Spanish brig Villa de Rivadavia ro- ports: fine weather along the Luzon Coast, doing into the land strong N.E. winds And rainy weather.

CARGO,

Per Lombardy, for London! from Hong- kong bales and 8 oases Silk; Shanghai 323 bales Silk, 42 bales Ponges, 6 bales Waste Silk, 2 half-chesta and 8 pkgs. Teaj Yokohama 169 bales Silk. For Continent from Hongkong 7 balen Bilk; Bhanghai 84 bales Silk; Yokohama 119 bales Silk.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATINOS, MAILS WILL ULO89 ;-

For SINGAPORE, PENANG & CAL-

CUTTA Per Indian Mail Packet PENGUİN, 64 2.80 p. th. on Saturday, the 18th Inst. Per Indian Mail Packet ARRATOON APCAR, at 2.30 p.m. on Saturdayı the 18th Inst.

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHÓW.

Per NOUGLAS, at 5 p.m. on Saturday,

the 18th last. For MANILA,

Per LEONOR, at 2 §0 p. m, on Monday, the 20th Instant, instead of as pre vlously notified,

will be despatched with the Mails for Europe, &c., on THURSDAY, the

90th Instant.

The following will be the hours of closing

the Mails, &--

Wednesday, 29th Instant,

& P.x., Money Order Office closes.

6 P.M., Fost Office closes except the Nisar Box, which remains open all night. Thursday, 30th Instant, A., Post Office opens

for sale

of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence,

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macy, it is pretty evident that affairest Ma- that has been effected in Hongkong bao wear a rather serious aspect. If the during Sir Arthur's administration of the principles, when the hall was tastefully proclamation is worth anything, its tone government, and of the large experience decorated, and a number of soldiers and clearly indicates a determination on the which he has acquired of our Colonial sailors passed a pleasant evening. We give part of the Viceroy to proceed with the and municipal wants, it is to be hoped short notice of the patron Saint of Ireland erootion of the Customs Examination that. the promotion hinted at will be House on Patern Island. His Excel deferred until such time as the grave lenoy," it says, "considered it necessary questions Dow pending, affecting the that regulations should be at once drawn commercial prosperity of the Colony, up for carrying into effect the prayer of are placed on a more satisfactory footing. the petition, from the Macao merchants,

saking that the Customs House might

be established at the place in question "No doubt a war with Cores would have

In anothor oòlumn,

SAINT PATRICE, THE APOSTLE OF IRELAND.

́ ́A Saint'e day mostly marks, not the day

of ble birth but the day of his death, and`

Ireland Balshed his career upon earth on It is generally accepted that the Apostle of

10 A.M., Pont Office closes except for Lata and information to that effect was to be been a very serious undertaking for J this day, the 17th March. It will perhaph

Letters. Registry of Letters cesses. (10.16 a.m., Letters may be posted on payment of a LATE Fan of 18 cents extra Postage until 11 .., when the Post Office OLoses

entirely,

to

11,80 A.M., Lusters (but Latters only) addressed to the United Kingdom Via Brindisi or to Singapore may be posted on board the Packet on payment of Late Fey of 48 cants extra postage. 11.50 A.M., Posting on Board seasES.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General,

General Post Office, Hongkong, March 18, 1876

General Memoranda. SUNDAY, March 19-

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tion," as is evident from the following but that the evidence goes to show that he outburst of pent-up feeling on learning was a Frenchman. He was carried captive the peaceful result of the negotiations into Ireland when about 16 years of age, "But a few months since and the and was a bond-slave for about 8 years. heavens were lurid and threatening, the He had been brought up in the Christian atmosphere was thick, and blood-red faith. Having escaped to his native place, clouds appeared to be drifting towards us

as if from Ireland with innumerable letters,

at once conveyed to the Governor of

but we Europeans, used to mighty Kwangtung and to the Haikwan, so that armies and fleets, were inclined to look surprise many of those who have be they might be able to report on the re forward to the outbreak of hostilities donning their shamrock to-day or the gulations forwarded at the same time. between the two countries as not such a little trefoil that Hibernians in this isinud Altogether, it may be taken that the very momentous event. The editor of are obliged to substitute for it—to learn question of the rights of Portugal at the Hochi Shimbun, a Japanese native that St. Patrick was neither on Irishman, Matao has been fairly raised, and the newspaper, was, however, fully impress nor a Weishman-nor even a Scotohman, Government of that country cannot do ed with the gravity of the better than to al onde take steps to have a it clearly and decisively settled. Twenty years ago Portugal could have forced Obi- na to acknowledge its claim to Macao with half the trouble and expense she would now be put to in doing so every year will increase the difficulties, and if the matter me30be much longer postponed, China will from the direction of the north-west, he was again saptured, but after a very probably be in a position to cope on But happily, all has changed. The sky short bondage he managed to again escape. equal terms with the armed forces of above is now transparently clear and When in his own country ho bethought of Portugal, and then the Chinese Govern placid, the air is laden with pleasant the state of the land of his captivity. He ment will certainly have a short memory odours, and a soft and gentle breeze dreamt ho saw in a vision of the night, as to Portuguese claims to "Celestial ** bears to us from the south tidings of

a man whose name was Victoriolus coming Daylight.-Douglas leaves for Swatow, territory. In the event of a rupture peace and good will, instead of the dread-

Amoy and Foochow

between the two countries on the quesed trumpet-call to arms." Well done MONDAY, March 20;---

tion just now, it is scarcely to be expect the Japan Native Press !! ated that the Chinese Government would rely greatly on its military or naval forces to maintain its claims to Macao.. Wo should rather expect to find the Government requesting its merchanta and other subjects to withdraw from the "Holy City"; forbidding them to trade or have any communication with it, and doing all in its power to cut off the of international importance during the Western sea, and they cried out thes supplies of provisions to the place. Ma year 1875, and says that this paper hasWe entreat thee, holy youth, to come and cao exists as it were on Chinese trade fallen foul of England to some purpose. walk still among us. And I was touched and Chinese supplies, and no doubt that In China, in Malaya, in Burmah, it to the very heart and could read no more if the "Celestials were allowed and Afghanistan, in Egypt, and elsewhere it and so I awoke," able to carry out such a course as

The call was obeyed. Out he set for the one indicated, Macao would be pretends to find evidence in British move. placed in a very serious position, al meats of deep and dangerous designs and a Ireland, and North and South, East and thongh the Portuguese might not re- quenchless thirst for conquest. Referrin, West profited by his teaching and preach linquish their bold on the Peninsula. to the murder of Me Margary in Yunuso, ing. It is generally supposed that it was The Portuguese, by the way, appear to it remarke for instanse, that in reality, it a form of the Roman Catholic religion that, Noon-French Mall leaves for Ports of be determined not to be found anpreis only an episode in the long-continued he taught, but there is much evidence to

Call and Europe.

pared in the event of a rupture. Naval struggle of England with China. Bagisud, sbow that the form of Church polity that FRIDAY, March 245–

and military assistance is on the way

Noon-Bale of Pumps, Boller, do,

Cosmopolitan-Docks.

3.p.mLeonor leaves for Manila,

9 p.m.-Meeting of Victoria Lodge. Shipping Orders regarding Optional Car- go ex Patroplus for shipment per Nestor must be obtained from the Agents not Ister than this date. TUESDAY, March 21-

Noon-Sale of " Overbook Court.” Goods per Flamingo undelivered after this

date subject to rent.

WEDNESDAY, March 22:---

at

Noon. Sale of Furniture, &, "London Inn," Queen's Road. Diomed leaves for London on gt about

this date.

Nestor leaves for Shanghai on or about

this date.

THURSDAY, March 28

Yard.

11 am-Sale of Stores at H. M. Naval Noon-General Weekly Sale by Messrs

Lane, Crawford & Co.

ap.m.Meeting of Shareholders of The

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one of which ho banded to me and I read the beginning of the letter which ran thus, The voice of the people of Ireland; and

THE SPIRIT OF THE MORNING whilst I was reading the beginning of the lettor I thought at that very moment I

PRESS.

The Press comments on an article in the beard the voice of those who were beside Russian Invalide reviewing Asiatic events the wood of Foolad-which is near the

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out, and as late as the 7th inst. the anxious to weaken China, has never been introduced was not that of the Italian But Church, and that each of the 805 Bishope Governor of Macão issied a proclamation at a loss for pretexts... forbidding the exportation or importa- there false and foolish statements have their tion of fire arts, except under a license

bytor.

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whom St. Patrick ordained was only from the Colonial Secretary's Office.ave side. It matters very little indeed Bishop of one Church-or, in fast, a preu. Chinese Insuranes Co., Limited.

Above the portal of the Senate House at what the Russians choose to think of us, or

Nor St. Patrick toiled in Ireland for more SATURDAY, March 20:-

Macao there is the inscription, placed how they interpret our movements,

noad there be any great anxisty felt with then sixty years and il Irishmen cannot Noot-Queensland Leaves for Singapore, there more than two centuries ago by a

a native of their Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. Fortuguese Governor, City of the regard to the impression such an effusion in claim the apostle as Gunga leaves for Manila on or about this name of God; no more loyal one existe." likely to produce in Europe,

As country, they can at all events point to date.

Ere long Macao may have to prove the Times points out the story given by him as one who spent his life in its oran THURSDAY, March 5)-

truth of this proud inscription in a very the official orgau of the Russian Govern. galisation, and who succeeded in a most Noon-English Mali leaves for Ports practical and troublesome way.

of Call and Europe.

ment in ohledy worthy of remark because wonderful manner in planting the truths it will soon be published in such surnals of true religion throughout the length and SATCEDAY, April 1

W bave received a somewhat ponderons as the Turkestan Galette, copied into the breadth of the land. Volume, in the conventional blue covers, native prints of our Indian Empire, and containing statistics of the Colony of

and San Francisco. --

8 p.m.--Occidental & Orientai S. 3. Co.

Steamer Belgie leaves for Yokohama Warrants against unclaimed Dividends, Bonts of Interests on Victotis Tire Insurance Co., to be presented before this date:

SATURDAY, April 18:-

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New Zealand for the year 1874, and retailed, with rich additions from Oriental abstracts from the agricultural statisticsfandy, in the basats of all the East." for 1875. New Zealand statistica do not, we imagine, form particularly u

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teresting reading matter in Hongkong, THE HONGKONG NATIVE PRESS. 8pm-American Mall leaves for Yokes and, if they did, the mass of figures Tax Chinese Afalt notices the notification

hama and San Francisco.

presented in the volume are by no means SATURDAY, April 22:- "

Claims against the Estate of Captain Lawrence Young, deceased, must be sent in on or before this date. FRIDAY, June 30;-

Macao,

A correspondent at Macso writes:---- "The Chinese proclamation published in the Chinese Mall, the translation of whick Appeared in the China Mail of yesterday, does not mention anything that may bạ inviting in appearance) but our readers by the Governor of Macao, against the ime construed to refer to an "Examination need not be alarmed we only intend portation and exportation of fre-arms, and Office" in the Patera Inland. It says that extracting a very few of the general and asks whether the Fortuguese authorities the boats will be exsuained at Lapa. The most interesting items from the book, think that the Chinese there are going to Viceroy after all quite agreed with the It appears that the estimated population rise against them, but observes there is no Governor to have a fiscsi station at Mod. Claims against the Estate of Diederish at the end of the year 1874 was 841,860 thing like precautionary measures. It also key foland (the smaller one) Stu ma lav

Helmicht Querino Autopia Gutierrez, being an increase of 45 914 on the po- gives the decision of the appeal case in recho. For the rest the Viceroy only beats Martin Catroll, Dora Howard, and pulation of the previous year. The im- Henry, Roberts deceased, midst be migrants during the year amounted to forenes to the prefix of Reverend" to an honourable retreat,» proved on or before this date. the large number of 43,968 persons, of the names of clergymen

According to the Chinese version publish» whom 26,830 were males, and 18,135 MONDAY, July 1

The Chung Nybi San Po has no editorialed by the Chinese Mail it is clearly stated in Claims against the Estates of Gustav females while the emigrante numbered in this faster

the proclamation that the examination of Tobler, Edward Parker, Edward only 5,859, most of whom went to the The Universal Circulating Herald com- goo s (whether it be in an office or in boats Richard Handley, woug Tham, Lam Australian Colonia Considering the

Kok Chaong, Les Ah You, Leung Kew number of the population the constabutments on the peace between Corea and Jae are not prepared to say) in to take place Fan, Man Chan and a Chigaman, lary force seems rather a small one, sum at thinks that Japan is going too fast in Wan Thai, au faland known by the Port name unknown, No. 11, deceased, must.

tuguene an Patmakur Jaya lalandı hu piqred on or before this data, bering, as it did, only 702, but the Vois her imitation of foreign progress,

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No. 3969 MARCH 17, 1876.

Police Intelligence. (Before James Russell, Esq.) 17th March, 1876,

ARKAULE,

"Leong San Yow, a Chinese woman residing in Wellington Street, was summoned by Lai Chuc Fa, a servant girl owned by the defendant, for assault. The complainant stated that on the 16tir instant, als was told to make tea, but as she had to get water to wash, she failed to do so in time, The defendant theroupon got hold of a ratlan and beat her, Inflicting some ugly marks on her legs and shoulders. She was sold to her for $36. The defendant stated that she had a friend in the house and she naked the girl to make tea. She did not do os for two hours, and she beat her in eonas quenos. Complainant had also stolen $5 which she had placed underneath her pillow. The matron of the gaol having provod the extent of the injuries from which the com- plainant was suffering, the defendant was bined $20,

HAWKING WITHOUT LICENSES,

In view of this being time for the renewal of hawkers licenses, a great many of them baro boon taken up in the course of the last few days for failing to get out new licenses. Some half-a-dozen of them were taken up to-day and were fined from 50 cents to $1 each,

HELP FROM PERING.

(The Friend of China.)

THE CHINA MAIL.

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confess before he can be punished, he is to not remind you of the rapid advance she is article, and if the conscience of the country | ofal statement which notices Cameron's ar now hat: I noticed it the moment she went be tortured until he 'dões, soi This will making in military matters the establish is not then completely rained, the native sival at Benguella, on the 8th December down the aisle, and says to Sarah, What on probably not take long, and the man willment of arsenale, powder work the build growth will mort auiredly be put down. I last. "According to this report, he was earth possesses Mre. Farker to wear such a doubtless lose his head, rape being a capital ing of gunboats-the purchase of ironolads, believe the government has the will and the at once visited by the Governor of the Pro-hat as that says L." "Such a great, prancing offence in China. We are informed by Mr guns, ammunition, torpedoes, do, the power. Why, only the other month the vines, who informed him that he had re. feather on such a little hat looked awfully ri- Madhurat that this is by no means the first translation of foreign works bearing on Viceroy of Canton was deposed for re-esta-ceived express orders from home to render diculous. I thought I should have laughed offence of the kind committed on foreign these and kindred subjects the establish blishing gambling in that city, sad the every assistance; and supply him with any right out when I saw it," observed Sarah. children in Shanghai, and we therefore ment of schools for instruction in foreign orders came from Pekin, and had to be funds he might require, and, at the same

"I don't think it looked any worse than consider it our duty to make the matter languages, in sciences-the establishment obeyed. The most stringent orders against time, he placed the official residence at his Mary Schuyler's, with that flaring red bow on public Shanghai Courier.

of a central college at Pekin, with a staff of opium-smoking are in force at the present disposal. The state of Cameron's health the back," said Amelia. "I don't see what foreign professors, with which the other time in the army of the Viceroy of was such as to cause anxiety, and all the Mrs. Schuyler can be thinking schools are affiliated, and to which they Chihli at Tientsin and Taku. The Chiuose medicines ordered by the physician who at Mary out like that," said Mrs. Coonton with not as foedora the educational mission would repudiate the opium clause of toaded him wore supplied gratuitonaly sigh. "Mary must be older than Sarah, and to the United States, several hatches the treaty to-morrow, did they not fear from the hospital dispensary. His follow yet she dresses as if she were a mere child." of boys having already been sent to another optam war, just as they have ers, who were numerous, and all natives of Did you see how the widow Marshal was In the course of the month we have been that country to pursue their studies.... thrown overboard the Spanish treaty in Zanzibar, were accommodated in the old trucked out?" interrupted Emmeline. "She favoured by the presence of Dr. J. Dudgeon Among the signs of progress I should also the article of the Cabau coolie trade, and Government house, and supplied with all was as gay as a peacock. Mercy, what aire from Peking, who kindly consented to refer to the appointment of legations and they refused to treat with Feru except on they required, to the amount of about 673. that woman puts on! I would like to ask her meet a small gathering of friends of the consuls to foreign countries, now about to the clear understanding that the coolie On the 19th of December, Lieutenant when she is going to bring back that pan Society, members of parliament and others, be realized a matter in their own interests trade should be abandoned. The chief Cameron was recoived in Angola by Go-of flour," and Emmeline tattered maliciously at our office on Friday, the 17th ult. Dr. and that of their subjecta abroad, which ministers themselves told our ambassador vernor-General Andrade, who gave him all She's shining around old M Mastors, they Dadgeon joined the London Missionary has been strongly pressed upon them by that the subject is never out of their the assistance in his power. The Lioute way," mentioned Amelia. "Old M'Mastors 1 Society in 1863, and was immediately apoirotmatances the introduction of steam thoughts, and that they are continually pant took up his quarters in the Consal's ejaculated Mrs, Coouton."Why, he is old pointed to Peking, where he succeeded Dr. boats, owned by Chinese, and engaged devising methods by which to extricate house, and his followers, fifty-six Arabe enough to be her father." "What differ- Lockhart in charge of the Missionary Eloa-ohiefly in the rice transport to the North, themselves from its flowing poison without wore lodged in the fortress of San Miguel. enge do you suppose that makes to her?" pital. He was formerly also physician to thas disponsing with the Grand Canal, and at the same time offending us. In the last

suggested Emmeline. "But I pity him if the British Legation in Peking, and a few saving great expense, losa and peculation convention our merchants opposed an in-

he gets her. She's perfect wild ont. Ellen Fire after the reconstitution of the Tung-the resolution to begin the working of grease of the duty from thirty to fifty taels

Byxley has got one of them Victoria, hats, Wan Kwan (the Peking College of Foreign coal and iron mines, for which plant and per chest. It is a foul blot on our flag and

I see. If I had a drunken father I'd keep Sciences and Literature) he was appointed machinery are now wanted in their country Christianity, and I fear we shall yet reap

in doors, I think, and not be parading myself in public." Just then there was to the Chair of Anatomy and Physiology, in laying off a short line of telegraph in the reward, if wo are not already doing so, the only chair as yet established in the the South, the outcome of the troubles in dalness of trade and political difficulties

motion on the lounge, and the ladies began Medical Faculty, Having been private with Japan in re Formoss, and once intro- ever and anon cropping up. Chins is a

to take off their things."Hello, folks," said medical adviser of several of the high duced, like everything else foreign, certain magnificent country, and the grandest mart

Mr. Coonton, rising up and rubbing his One, I

eyes; is church out "Yes," said Mrs. officials of the court of Peking, Dr Dudgeon to be extensively adopted, and with coal in the world for our commerce. is intimately acquainted with the views and and iron mining, the snorting iron horse is think, bas said, that the mills of Lancashire

Coonton, with a yawn, which communicated feelings of those great Chinese Statesmen sare to speedily follow

In the might be kept constantly at work making

itself to her daughters."Did you hear a The Government night-soil contractor upon the opium question. The interview one of Japan, the world was astonished by nothing but aotton cloth for stockings for

good sermon Pretty," accompanied by *Bes many at our office was therefore one of unusual the conversion of a heathen empire to the Chinese. And in the commerce of such

another yawn all around. was summoned for neglecting to provide a interest. On the one hand, Dr Dudgeon European civilization in almost a day, and a country Glasgow ought to have more than

good clothes was the next question.*** proper number of boats to carry away the expounded the physiological side of the

wo have not ceased to gaze tremblingly at the lion's share in the development of her

suppose you think, Mr. Coonton, that that at the wharves at Cleverley street, Gilman oplum question as one who had made long her rapid advance in material improvement, goal and iron resources and the opening up

is all your wife and daughter go to Church for, to look at other people's clothes," said Street and Pottinger street on the 16th and careful study of it in circumstances afraid of a revolution upsetting the whole of the country by railroads and telegraphs,

Mrs. Coonton, tartly. That's just like instant. The defendant urged that he had peculiarly favourable for observation. On thing. We have beep dissatisfied at the And yet our merchants pursue this short.

With reference to the great number of pa," said Emmeline, with a toss of the head, lost some oars and anchors by the wind. the other hand, he could give direct and slow pace of the Chinese, and her slow rate sighted, suicidal polioy, selling a drug which

positive information as to the strong of progress has been intensified by con- spoils their market for manufactured goods vessels that have been lost off the coast of He is always slurring ohurch people." Pa Postponed till the 23rd instant.

antagonism of the ralers of China against trast with the rapid growth of the sister and shipping to China oversized and mil-Ceylon, the Ceylon Times has the following: sloped to bed-Danbury, Nowe the opium traffic. Last year Dr Dudgeon empire, inferior in extent, population, dewed cotton stuffs. Soms seems to look a late issus, when alluding to the inserted an article in the Peking Magazine, solidity, and all the best traits of national upon. China as simply made for our mer-two most recent oases of wrecked steamers a monthly periodical in the Chinese lang oharacter. Forty years ago we were condhants, and on opium as a means in the at Galle, we stated what we believed to be uage, giving an account of the production fined to the factories outside Canton now hand of Providence for diminishing the a well-ascortalied fact, that the variation of opium in India, its importance as a-branch some fifteen-ports are open to us along the of revenue to the Indian Government, entire seaboard and insud on the great pointing out the increase of production in river Kangtse. Our ministers are lodged in the Capital, consult with the members of China, referring to the formation of an Gracia 4. David, $126.-This was a suit influential Anti-opium Society in England, the issuing of prize essays on the subject; beard on the 7th inst. The claim was on a showing the renewed interest that in being promissory note against the defendant, & taken in this country in Chinese matters gun-lascar. The defendant then urged clearly indicating the ignorance of our that he had paid a portion of the money to people se to the enormous evils of the the plaintiff through a Portuguese watch traffic, nay, almost the fact of the existence man in the employ of Mesars Sayle & Co. of such a traffic; pointing out its incon This witness was found to have been telling sistency with our Christianitytrium a lot of falsehoods and was sent to six phantly referring, for the encouragement entered for the plaintiff with costs. The of the Chinese, to our abolition of slavery break up the barriers of Chinese exelusive out what it thinks should be the next step. from indigenous ore, is attributed to its CAMPHOR,

NUISANCE.

rubbish from the town. There were none

SUPREME COURT. IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. -

(Before Mr JusticG SNOWDEN.)

17th March, 1870.

weeks' bard labour, while judgment was

They failed to appear and a summone was issued for their attendance to-day, and they put in an appearance accordingly.

His Lordship asked why they did not attend last Tuesday. understand that he was to appear on that day, and the moment he received notice to

The defendant replied that he did not

do so he caine at once,

inficence we had brought to bear on

the Chinese Foreign Office, which is som posed of the highest officials of the various Government Boards, and with liberty now of official intercourse with chiefs of depart ments. Right of audience was demanded, and although long delayed by reason of the minority of the Emperor, was at last granted, and although not everything that could be desired, has still had its effect in helping to overthrow old prejudices and

population and eventually sweeping the Chinoné from the face of the earth. The plan ia succeeding only too well, and the 'foreign dirt" is annually transmuted into oight millions sterling in behalf of Indian finance,"

India,

Colonel Gordon is still safe and in good health. Disquieting rumours were circula- ting in England a short time ago, to the effect that some misfortune had hefallen his expedition, but thone have been shown to be unfounded by nows from the Colonel, dated from Duffla, reporting his own health and safety, though the medical man who accompanied him had died. When Gordon wrote, not a white man had been left in the party. He had reached a rapid, which be feared it would be impossible to pass. It is therefore not improbable that it will be impossible to extend the exploration of the Nile further with the assistance of steam.

of ship-compasses when nearing our coast are so serious, se to defy the calculations of the most careful navigators, and sufficient in the opinion of our informant, to account for many of our shipping disasters of late

years. We are informed that those vario- tions are not constant, but are controlled by the direction of the wind and the character of the land. Now, netting aalde (Friend of India.)

all thought of fable and legend; a consider- able portion of our heaboard contains vast The small reduction in the rates of Indian deposits of magnetic iron ore. postage which the Berne Conference has this was known in former times or not, it Whether resolved upon, is but a step in the right is beyond question that the rare quality of direction, and the Bombay Gazette points the tools manufactured by native smiths should be to insist on the abolition of the fact, and the extraordinary variations of "The great aim of Indian portal reformera possessing a highly magnatio quality. This India wants, and to get the whole postal loss of a number of iron steamers on our subsidy consentrated on the Brindisi line: coast, form curious illustrations of the By means of this change we should get our flotion of the loadstone rook of Sinbad cheaper rate. The Indian public will importance to call for a series of observa- letters conveyed more quickly and at the Sailor. The subject is of sufficient the Soul agree with our contemporary that tions as to the precise extent of these the Southampton mail service ought to bo any real benefit to this country, and while thing of the past. It has ceased to be of

the Brindisi rates higher than they might it is valued by nobody, it certainly keeps otherwise be. If this view is correct, it follows that the Southampton mail service to India is no longer benefit, but an evil, and must as soon as possible be got rid of,

magnetic variations."

Quotations.

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It is reported that Bombay is to have a Framjee and Nana Morojee may shortly Mexicans, reckon upon being enrolled. Ex-members Gold Leaf, of the local Legislative Council and mem- English Sovereigns, bers now in offles will, according to a con- Australian Sovoreigne, ... temporary, also participate in this general Discount, ......... however, will be restricted to the non- recognition of distinguished services, which, official element.

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in our own possessions, and at such a cont;ness, pride, arrogance, and assumption of defendant and a witness of his named. Isaace and our exertions in putting down slavery terrestrial supremacy, Christianity is also were told to come up last Tuesday to await the order of the Court as to their disposal, on both coasts of Afrios, as well as the making progress. There are upwards of Southampton service, which nobody in the compass-needle in these waters, and the SALTPETRE,

10,000 Protestant convert,, and probably Portugal in the discontinuance of the Coolie half-a-million or more of Roman Catholics, Trade at Macao, suggesting various courses What then are some of the reasons the government at the present opportune more rapidly-why has Christianity not which might be adopted, and calling upon that have prevented China from advancing moment to take steps for checking so made more rapid progress! why is there so serious au evil. This powerful and plain- much hostility between the Chinese and able to give a fuller account in a subsequent always on the brink of a war, and diplo speaking article, of which we hope to be Western nations, so much so that we seem

His Lordship said he had been consider we submitted to some of the officiala of atmost to prevent a rapture? Well, there number, before it appeared in the magazine, macy and patience are strained to the very ing their case as to what he should do with the Toung Li Yamen (the Foreign Board), are in the minds of all weak nations natural them. As it was just possible that the received their approval, and after its pu- objections against a higher and stronger defendant had paid the money to the blication it created considerable sensation civilization being forced upon them. There Watchman why had been sent to gaol as be in Chinese circles. During the conference is difference of race, religion, language, stated, he would give him the benefit of the which takes place in regard to affairs of customs, and manners, remoteness, &o, &o.; doubt. But he must know that the Court state at the commencement of each reiga,

but I believe the root of the matter will be had power to send him to gaol for perjury, the subject of Opium was under delibera found in the unfriendliness of the people, The Bill introduced by Sir William Muir and if he was sent to trial before the magie- tion, and but for the death of the late and this again 1 have the greatest reason into the Viceregal Council on the 15th trate, ho would gat a much heavier punish emperor, the engrossing concerns relating for believing is the outcome of the iniquitinatant, as a first step towards establishing ment. His Lordship hoped he would not to the accassion of the new emperor, and

a uniform coinage throughout the Peninsula, come to Court again to do the same thing. especially the uabappy news of Margary's now for 100 years-admitted during the first enables the Government of India to declare and by the Jam-e-Jamshed. Mr. Jahang. Vletoria Fire Ins. Co., $70

murder, threatening serious political com. twenty-five years as "foreign medicine," that a tender of payment of money in coin plications with this country, it was confi. with a slight duty, and during the next or for specified metal, issued by, or made hoer, heir and nephew of Sir Cowasjee H.K. & W. Dock Co., 60% dis, or div. dently anticipated that some action would sixty as "foreign dirt" formed upon the Chi- for, any Native State, shall be a legal tender Miss Dhunbai, the accomplished daughter Union Ins. Soolety of Canton, $675

Jehangier Readymoney, is engaged to China Traders' Ins. Co., $1675 have been taken by the Chinese Govern-ness by a system of smuggling and at the can. ment in regard to his subject.

in British India; the power being limited of Mr. Ardeshir Hormusjee Wadia The Chinese Insurance Co., $220 Dr. nou's mouth, and during the last fifteen by certain restrictions. The coins of Dudgeon, however, is thoroughly persuaded years as an honourable" trade-a treaty Native States must be similar in fineness celebration of this event is postponed till North China Ins. Co., Tis, 850 that the Chinese Government will revert to right! And yet the consumption, sale, and and weight to those of the Indian Govern the Prince's return to Bombay, when grand. J. Marine Ins. Co., Tis, 57

Tangtaze Ins. Association, Tis, 625′′ this business as soon as the way is clear native growth of the poppy are illegal. The ment; the devices upon their obverse and festivities are expected to take place. They suddenly and peremptorily put whole nation, with the excaption of a few reverse differ from the devices now extant ;

H.R. O. & M. S.-bost Co., & dis. stop to the emigration of Chinese coolies to

well-informed officials, believe that pe trade and the equivalent value of the Imperial

Union S. Navigation Oo., Tis. Cuba in spite of the existing treaty within it, because we desire to work their ruin. coin be inscribed on each in English. The tion with the Madras Harbour has, for a Hongkong Hotel Oo., $62) dir,

The construction of the jetty in connes

Shanghai Steam N. Co., Tla 74 Spain, and he is convinced that nothing We are beat upon extending it at all ba. Native State must formally declare that time, been suspended in accordance with Chinese Imperial Loan, £104 but fear withholds their hand from similarly sards, and as the Times once naked, why the Imperial coin is legal tender in the the orders of Government. The work was interfering in as summary a manner with should we stop in our march of improvement territories subject to it, and must defray stopped, the Standard saya, as a revised for India, simply because a distant country the cost of casting and breaking counter stimato has been submitted to the author our opium trade. The extreme importance injured by the trade i Indian finance is feit, or called-in, coin under the rules of ities by Mr. May under instructions from of his information will be at ouce evident.

We have reason to hope that Dr. bepedited to the extent of seven or eight the Government of India. The Bill Mr. Parkos, and it is reported that the cost livered judgment to day. He said a will be increased by at least come to the same conclusion now as he had form the valuable information he laid The commerce and manufactures of our own metal to a British India mint to be coined, half a million sterling.

He then asked the defendant how long he had been in the service and he replied that he had been in the army 21 years. His Lordship thereupon observed that it was sad to see a man so long in the service guilty of a gross perjury, for which, his Lordship had a good mind to send him to gaol,

The would now, however, forfeit his character to a certain extout. His Lordship observed that what he had said about the defendant applied to his witness Isaac, and he hoped they would not come before the Court again.

Mullin. Afoo, $24This was a claim for the value of ten cases of Kerosine oil sold to the defendant, His Lordship de-

before, via that one of the innocent parties before us verbally. In the meantime, we who shewed neglect should suffer. He have the pleasure of giving our readers could have given judgment last Court day, extracts from the report given in an only he did, not like to delay the proceed. Aryshire paper of an interesting speech by ings of the Ucurt by referring to the autho- the doctor as Chairman of a re-union of his rities on the point. The debit note up-

fellow-townsmen in Glasgow, by which it poured to be regular and the defendant had will be made evident that we have not no knowledge that it was not so. Mosers, overstated the interest of our own meeting. "I have been requested to speak upon Frazar & Co., the agents of the plaintiff,

China,

BHANGHAI,

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ous opium traffic which has been oarried on

country are seriously affected by the trade, so much so that in one sense we might say, Great Britain pays over eight millions annually to India. We and the Chinese are the sufferers by the trade. The Japanese Ambassador once told me that it was this trade that made the great difference between Japan and China, Japan would not have it upon any account. Fortunately for the

and enables the Imperial Government to make a small charge for coining it; the Nativo State having to abstain for a term of thirty years from coining in its own mint. The Governor-General is empowered to limit the number of any coins to be made for any State.

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The Lift at Hog Island has been success fully utilized, in the cleaning of a large steamer. The B. I. S. N. Co.'s steamer Malia, of about 2000 tons, with a length of 250 feet and 34 beam, was lifted at 8 p.m., on Thursday last week, returned to Bom-

Shipping Intelligence. HOME SHIPPING. having no suspicion of the Portuguese clerk, China, but the difficulty in such an embarras country of the Rising Sun, her first treaty to the rumour we noticed in our last issue, left the same evening with the Calcutta bay duly seraped, cleaned, and with two costs of paint on Saturday, at 10 a.m., and The following is taken from the latest did not take such care of the debite-note de richesse is to select one of the hundred with a foreign nation (the United States); that Lords Northbrook and Napier vers

London Papers — book as they might have done. Judgment and more subjects which might interest contained no opium clauses; and it was must therefors be given for the defendant, you, and to say anything worthy of the impossible for us to insert such a clause in about to send home their recommendations mail. The total weight of the Lift was The plaintiff urged the defendant ought to subject in half an hour. The difficulty is ours, both from the opposition of Japan for a scheme of army reform, says that the 5008 tons, including pontoon, ships' girders, have asked Nunes whether he had a right what to say, where to begin, but chiefly where and the example of the Flowery Flag" question has been at a dead-look ever since do. If being full moon, the tides were Jan. 6, Annie Braginton, from New York

to Shanghai. to collect the money,

to end... We ought be deeply in- and no advantage to us in Japan would be Lord Northbrook came to India, owing to anually strong, and great care had to be

Boog His Lordship said the defendant had no terested in everything that relates to China, wrung out of the Favoured Nation clause, his determination not to spend money, and stered in handling and getting into Jan. 6, Ottorcaps, from Cardiff to

his intolerance of other men's views. The position a long light draft vessel.

kong. means of knowing that it was incorrect. her progress, her givilization, trade, &c., and are not we and the world at large, as

Jan. 6, Lycka Till, from Cardiff to Hong. He had no suspicion whatever. If the for we have a great stake in the country, reward of the U.S. treaty ! It was the U.S. the army (concerning which the Viceroy well as Japan herself, now reaping the rich suit of this intolerance, he says, “far to

kong. negligence had been on his part, judgment as witness our commerce in tou, silk, opium, too, allow me to say in passing, if I am not has been perhaps more intensely positive

Jan. 10, Eaho, from London to Hongkong, would have been given against him,

do. ; and, moreover, Chins is even now exerting a powerful though silent influence mistaken, that first insorted the clause for than of any subject) is, that Lord Napier The Opium question has been placed in Jan 11, Titian, from Penarth to Hong

Izong. in the world through har productions and the toleration of Christianity in their treaty has really withdrawn altogether from the two very cheering aspects. Not only doss ber emigration, and she is yet destined to with China, and we here, too, had to follow Government. He could not submit to the the competition of China do away with the Jan, 18, Antipodes, from Cardiff to Honge

kong. become fat more influential. They are suit. The high officials and people of the intolerant dictation of a man, who showed moral objections against the Indian trade i emphatically the coming race,--filling the flowery Land believe oplum, and the wars 0.6 whatever of the deference that but even for the care of the morals of the Jan. 17 Alex. McNeil, from Cardif to

Hongkong, A Maloo in the employ of Mr Tyler, United States, Australia, and the Straits with England resul ing from it, to be the anon and best and tie his age, expari. Oniness, as well as of the Indian treasury, Jan. 17, Daward, from Liverpool to Honge Chief Constable of Her Majesty's gaol, was Settlements, and but for our distance and

Bause of all their troubles. Our wars have affairs, but thought it necessary, as he had ment to develop its opium business. For Jan. 19, Sophie, from Cardiff to Hongkong ence and exact knowledge of military it ought to stimulate the Indian Govern. charged this afternoon (March 8th) with the expense of transport, might ere this demoralized the people, dearranged their been Under-Secretary of War to elait all just as good rumi is less fatal than bad rum Jan. 20, Forward Ho, from London la

kong. having committed a criminal offence upon have been competing, and sucosssfully too, Anances, given rise to official corruption, the person of Mr Tyler's daughter, a little against trade unions in this country and in this way have stimulated the native knowledge under heaven concerning the to the morals of soldiers and sailors, so it girl of only nine years old. The proceedings ny opinion the bane, and what will ultin- growth of opiuin. Were this traffic abolished there has been a dead-lock in army affairs, man to patronise the foreign drug in pre-

Indian Army. And the consequence is, would be asfer in every way for the China- Jan. 22, Flintshire (str.), from London to

Yokohama, to. were held in the precincts of the gaol, ately be the ruin of our country, if for no there is almost nothing in the way of Pro Lord Northbrook cannot work with anyterende to the home-grown article. But Jan. 24, Victoria (str.), from Idvarpool të

Penang, o. The details of the examination were what trade and industries into the hands of other tho facilitating of trade, that they are and Viceroyalty." We quote these remarks be to improve their own drag by mixing it Jan. 26, Nestor (str.); from Liverpool jo where a temporary Court was fitted up. other reason than by the diversion of our gress in the opening up of the country, and

one; and that is really the history of his again, if the Chinese can only be induced might have been expected, and pointed nations; and they might also have been I believe, prepared to do with its existence conclusively to the fact of the offence having filling our houses and colonies with domes what Christian and philanthropist can wish case, though severe, they are, we suispect, with fadian opium, it follows that the new

not dojust

Shanghai. been committed. The prisoner was brought tis servants. With the advance of educa- for more facilities for trade extended to the towards his subordinates has undoubtedly may instead of ultimately destroying the Jan. 81, Cord Macaulay, from Newport a

Lord Northbrook's attitude development of the native Chinese industry in and subjected to a searching examination tion among ourselves and as a consequence foreigner? Greater facilities for trade mean by the three mandarins. He crawled about the difficulty of procuring domestic, ser- greater rain and poverty to the country. But been one of the weakest points in his rule. Indian trade, positively increase it. To the Feb. 1. Nearghus (str.), from Cardiff to

Hongkong the floor, drying in the usual Chinese vants, it is not improbable that it will yet the Chinese, you will say, grow their own

foregoing ingenious argument we may Hongkong. fashion, first vowing his entire innocence came to this; and let me tell you that you opium, and our ceasing to cultivate and The Delhi Ganite says that the tots add another, which was advanced by the then he confessed to having kicked the will and them industrious, frugal, eso import it would not benefit them and would outturn of tea for Kumon and Gurwriter of a letter in our issue of the 10th ittle girl, and attributed her injuries to nomical, simple in their manners, inventive, hurt India financially. Well, as I have in 1878 was dicse on 800,000lbs, of which instant, namely, the impetus which will he that. This was received with a cry of polite, quiet, docile, obedient, and respect already said, the cultivation is illegal, and about 100,000lbs was black. All was sold given to the trade in Indian oplam by the contemptuous derision, and turning at last ful to their superiors. They are second to the trade, except in relation to foreigners to the cabut and Bokhara merchants, establishment of a direct route to Western to Mir Medhurst the Che-hsien asked him no other people on the face of the globe in is forbidden. The government is opposed few contracts have been entered into for and South Western China.-Indian Planer. , under the pircumstances, he would these traits of character. They make sd-to it imperial edicts are annually issued the crop of 1876, and it is stated that the WHAT THEY DO AT CHURCH.--It was permit a little Judicious punishment to mirable, thrifty colonists, industrious bus against it, and yet it flourishes, and why dealers are prepared to purchase as much as after the evening service, Mrs. Coonton be applied to hasten the proceedings. banden, agriculturists, and foriste, and Because of the corruption and impecuniosity the planters can grow this year. There and this three Misses Coonton had arrived The Consul assented, and a triple strap was in short, can readily turn their band to of the lower officials and their underlings are now three Central Asian dealers in home. They snt listlessly around the room brought in to slap the prisoner's face with; anything. The Chinaman's diet and dress One excuse for their neglect to enforce the Kumaon, and other exports of green tea with their things on. Mr. Coonton was but after a little farther discussion it was are simple in the extreme his wants are imperial edicte against native cultivation of from the district for last season will amount lying on the lounge, asleep. "Emmeline," decided to remove him to the Che-brien's few and easily supplied, and he possesses the poppy, is that they believe it serves to to nearly 400,000lbs., of an estimated value said Mr. Boonton, suddenly addressing her Famén in the City. The mandatins all great power of endurance and patience. keep the silver from towing out of the of about thres lakhs of rupees.

oldest, "did you see Mrs. Parker when she agreed that the evidence as to bis identity They, indeed, possess the elements of a country, and diminishes the quantity of the

Bande in Yes, ma," replied Emmeline, and gudt was perfectly conclusive ; but as, great people. And what are some of the imported article. When the tile cothes A Bontemporary states that the Portu. "She didn't have that hat on last Sunday, Mesurding to Chiness law a siminal must signs of progress in that country! I need for battling effectively with the Indian guese Diaria de Governo publishes an off- No," said Emmeline. "It is how

did

Manila

Feb. 2, Evelyn, from London to Hongkong

LOADING FOR ORINA AND JAFAR PORES,

At London.-Steamers sia Bues Canak,

Orchia.

Naples. Glonartney,

Candia Bamates.

Rusai

Galley of twens. Vikings

Cashmere. Undine

Paul Marie, Moss Glen,

Sailing Pessels.

Ada KalsoW Scotia

At Liverpool, Antonior (str.) Mary L. Stone Agamemnon (alt.)

Matls.

STEAM FOR

Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Sues, Malta, Brindisi, Ancona, Venice, Mediter- ranean Porta, Southampton and London;

ALSO,

Bombay, Madras and Calcutta. ⠀

Insurances.

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

HE Undersigned are prepared to grant Foliates against Fire to the extent of $45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Promia,

EDWARD NORTON & Co., Agents. Hongkong, January 1, 1874.

YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA. TION OF SHANGHAI,

CAPITAL AND Surplus, 800,000 Table

THE NAVIGATION AND ORIENTAL: STEAN POLÍCIES granted on Marino Bheka ta

TEHERAN, Captain A. H, Jonson, with Her Majesty's Mail, Passengers, specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places, on THURSDAY, the 30th instant, at Noong

CARGO will be received on board until Noon SPECIE and PAROELS at the Office until 2 PM, on the 29th Idem.

For particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply at the P. &0, 8. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong,

**

CONTENTS AND: VALUR OF PACKAGES

ARN REQUIRED,

A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route le required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com pany' Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels, and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any detention or prejudice which may happen from incorrest

ness on such declaration,

Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bill of Lading.

T

P. 0. 8. N. Co, reserva the option of forwarding all Goods ship- pod by their Steamers for Europe through Egypt, ofther by Rail, or by Canal in their own Steamers, or in vessels employed for the purpose,

A. MoÏVER, Superintendent, P.&O. 8. N. Co.'s Office;

Hongkong, March 10, 1870,

mc80

Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company,

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND-

PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED

STATES AND EUROPE

WITH TH

IN CONNECTION

CENTRAL

and

UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES

AND

ATLANTIC STEAMERS.

MIRE 8. 8. "BELGIO,” will be des. гран

patched for San Francisco, vla Yoko hama, on SATURDAY, the 1st April, At 8 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Hurofé.

Connection is made at Yokohama," "with Steamers from Shanghai,

Freight will be received on Board until 4 p.m. of 31at Instant. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until-6 p.m. same day all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of name is required.

Return Passage Tickets available for 6 months are issued at a reduction of 20 per cent, on regular rates

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

G. B. EMORY, Acting Agent.

Hongkong, March 1, 1876.

US MAIL LINE,

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP

COMPANY.

apl

THROUGH To NEW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND BAN FRANCISCO,

THE Next U. S. Mail Steamer will be

Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the 15th April, 1870, at 3 P., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of Lading are issued for transportation to

all parts of the world at ourrent rates, This Association will, until further no tice, provide out of the earnings, first for an Interest Dividend, of 15% to Share holders on Capital, and thereafter distri buted among Policy holders, annually, la cash, ALL the Profits of the Underwriting Business pro rata to amount of premium

RUSSELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, July 9, 1879,

contributed,

LANCASHIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

(FIRE AND LIFE)

CAPITAL-TWO MILLIONS STERLING,

E Underigned are prepared to POLICIER against the Risk of FIRE on Buildings or on Goode stored therein,

THE CHINA MAIL.

Insurances.

·THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSUR

ANCE, COMPANY, ADELAIDE.“

CAPITAL.or

£500,000,

TEE Undersigned having been appointed

Agents the above Company Hongkong, China and Japan, are prepared to issue Polloles of Marine Insurance, payable in Australia, London, Calcutta, Bombay, Mauritius, Ohina and Japan at current rates.

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

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COM- *PANY OF HONGKONG LIMITED,

IN LIQUIDATION,

NOTION,

Intimations.

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

OHINA GAZETTE,"

`TE: WILL BE THÈ

CHEAPEST DAILY PAPER IN CHINA

and as a large

INCREASE OF CIRCULATION MAY ER CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, THE

ADVANTAGE TO. ADVERTISERS

18 ODVIOUS.

HONGKONG MARKET PRICES. Corrected to Saturday, Mar. 11, 1876.

At 1080 Cash per Dollas Merican,

PSIL Algksel. LowesNT

Gath

Butcher Meat. Bacon, English,,. lbi

Foochow,

"

[No. 3069-MARCH 17, 1876.

400 300 Groen Winter Course. 160 160 Lettuce, English.

Beef, airloin and prime cut, sy. 160, 120

Beef Corned,

Roast,

Boup,

Steak, Bullocks' Brains,

ontly

Curry Stuff, English," "," ontty Garlic,

40

30

•

40 30

Gloger, Green Peas, young

old.

50

40

60

"

70 60

#

20

15

head

10

8

catly bunch vatty

vatty

'Chinese.

120 100 Mint,

140 120 Mushroom, dried,

80

70 Onionis, Bombay

140 120

Green

**

40 Parsley, Chinese,

60 per set

260 200

12

Tongue, fresh, each

1 -

corned,

Now Ready.

,, Heart,

$1

Feet,

THE CHINA REVIEW, Vol. IV., No. 4

11

Kidneya,

13

Tail,

Liver,

· 19

11

$6.50.

LL Fersons holding Warrants against Annual Subwoription, postage Included, A Aunolaimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonas, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghal Bark before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their claims will not be recognised.

ADOLF ANDRE,

F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators. Hongkong, December 20, 1875.

THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANOM:CO,

CONTENTS.

Essays on the Chinese Language. The Folk-lore of China.

English,

400 350 Potatoes, Macao,

150 110

..

Sweet,

60

50 Pumpkins,

60 50 | Radishes, English

120 110 Scallions,

catty 90-70 Shalot

Tripe (undressed), ontty 40 30 Squash, Bottle Calves' Head and Feet, not 500 450 Taro,

350 Elams, American,

Tomatoes, 200 160 Turnips, English, 400 960

>

Chinese,

21

English.

Mutton Chopy

Api

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

$9

22

Leg, Shoulder,

Taver

THE Undersigned having been appointed

Agent, by Hongkong, for, the shave named Company, prepared to grant Policies against Fire, on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of £10,000, at the usual rates, subject to an immediate die-

Coals in Matsheds, on Goods on, boszi Vessels and on Hulls of Vessels, in Har bour, at the usual Terms and Conditions.

Proposals for Life Assurances will be recount of 20%. calved, and transmitted to the Director. for their decision.

It required, protection will be granted on first class Lives up to £1000 on ■ Bingle. Life,

For Raton of Premiums, forms of pres posals or any other information, apply to m

ARNHOLD, KÄRBERG ♣ Co,

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

THE CHINA FIRE. INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

J

HEAD OFFICE-HONGEONG. "

GENCIES at all the Treaty. Ports of

A Oh and Japan, and at Singapore,

Saigon and Penang,

Risks accepted, and Polletes of InsurancO granted at the rates of Premium enfrent at, the above mentioned Porta,

NÓ CHARGE FOR POLICY FERN,

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, Fooohow, Shanghai and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances st current rates.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1888.

THE LONDON ASSURANCE,

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER *of

His Majesty King George The, Birst, a. D. 1720. emely finan

IT

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

Marine Department, t

Poliates at current rates payable elther here, in London or at the principal Ports qf India, China and Australia.

Fire Department. : Policles issued for long or short periods at current rates, à diesount of 20 % allowed, Life Department. Polloles famed for suns not exceeding £5,000 on reasonable terms,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. - Hongkong, July 25, 1872.

Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San OHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,

Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, and to New York and Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS,

A Steamer of the Mitan Bishi S. S. Com pany will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Sea Ports, about same date, and make close

connection. at Yokohama,

At New York, Fassengers have selection of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany,

Freight will be received on board until 6 p.m. 14th Froximo. Parcel Packaget will be received at the office until 5 pm same day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required,

For further information, as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company! Prays Wost

G. B. EMORY, Acting Agent: Hongkong, March 18, 1870,

For Sale.

FOR SALE

B “OOBANTO”

spli

Mais Besson's American HAMS and

BACON in prime condition. Smoked SALMON

Golden Gate Baker's EXTRA FLOUR

in Bartela and Tins;

MACEWEN, FRICKEL & 06.

Hongkong, February 19, 1870.

WASHING BOOKS,

(In English and Chinese.).

(LIMITED.)

NOTION,

POLICIES granted at current rates on

Marine Risks to all parts of the World. in accordance with the Company's Artloiss of Association, Two Thirds of the Profits. are distributed annually to Contributors, to the nett amount of Premia contributed whether Shareholders or not, in proportion

to Reserve Fund, by sach, the remaining third being carried

..

OLYPHANT & Co, General Agents

Hongkong, April 17, 1873.

YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA

TION OF SHANGHAI

NOTICE.

PATER this date, the above Association |

will allow a Brokerage of Thirty

Attention is invited to a considerable reduction in Premia for Life Insuranos in

·China,

Life Folicies effected during the year 1876, share in the Bonus to be declared on 91st December for the quinquennial period then ending.

{A, MA0G, HEATON, Hongkong, September 27, 1875.

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE QOMPANY.

Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special deis of Parliament..

Established 1809.

CAPITAL £2,000,000.

THE Undersigned, AaANTS at Hongkong for the shore Company, are prepared to grant Policies against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, or on, Merchandise in the same, at the datial Bates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent.

Pao-are: The Cleopatra of China.

One Page from Choo Foo-taza.

The Expedition of the Mongola Against Piga' Chitlings,

Java in 1293, .D..

The Wry-Necked Tree,

Phallic Worship,

Short Notices of New Books and Literary

Intelligence.

Notes and queries on Eastern Mattern s. Chinese Anti-Oplum Associations, Publications of the Hongkong Corres ponding Committee of the Helig. Tract Soc.

J.

Hongkong School-book Committes.

Chinese Wills.

Chinese Brocah-Loading Gune.

History of the Maritime Provinces. Books Wanted, Exchanges, dro.

TAKASIMA COLLIERY,

-

220 200

1

biznoh

catty

19

doE

catty

catty

ench

freeb, China, catty

Balt 220 200 Water Lily Roots,

# 100 150 Water Oross,

14 10

750 660

∙120 110

20 15

80 20

10

80 20

14 12

30

40

-30

16

30

50 40

16 12

3 3 8 8 1 8 2 9 9 8 9 8 - ≈ Åa 8 88 888*8

70 80

20

8

13 10

30

W

20

40 80

11.

25

20.

130 120 fams,

80.

20

catty

60 50

Fraits.

» Foot,:

120 110 Aleurites,

110 100 Apples, Dried

»

11.

.ostly catty

60

250 200

22

Head,

11

110 100" Califorala,

800

27

Heart, Kidneys,

each

Livor

Pork, Chop,

Corned,

catty

70 50 Bananas, fragrant Panti, catty 70 €0

Common 17 120 110 Chesnuts, 160. 180 Coconuts 160 140 Currant,

40

90 25 100-

"

Lege

ench battle Ib.

60 50 400 860

200. 180

#1

Fat of Lard,

500 400

Sheeps' Head, and Feet, met

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Egg, Hen

FIRESE

Agente,

FOR SALE.

FRESH Takasima COAT in lots to

sult purchasers, Lanon, Handpicked, Double-screened at $8 per Tom · SMALL, at $8 per Ton.

Apply to

SÅ. G. GLOVER,

No. 7, Queen's Road and at East Point. Hongkong, December 3, 1875,

GILMAN & 00., DBLANCHE CHAMPAGNE.

UC DE MONTEBELLO CARTE

Hongkong, July 6, 1875,

Ayente,

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

are prepared to grant Insurances at our rent rates

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agents, Royal Insurance Company. Hongkong, October 27, 1874.

ON SALK,

THE

CHINESE READER'S MANUAL.

HANDBOOK of Biographical, His

torical, Mythological and General

Literary Referense,

SALA

BY WILLIAN FREDERICK MAYERS

Price: $9.

...............................KELLY & Co. Hongkong,win.“Unixa Man” OFFION,

Shanghai,

Intimations.

COAL, DEPOT,

TOALS of every description supplied to

Ateamers by the Undersigned. Orders may be left at the Godowns, Wanchi, with Mr J. MACLEBOSE, or Lxono AH YON, KwoneHING, Praya

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1875.

myl

PILOTAGE. TESSELS inward bound on secure Pl lots from Reef Island, from this date. Outward bound Vessels can secure FIRST CLASS PILOTS by applying to the Undersigned at Prays Central, No. 89.

The Pilot-boat's Flag is No. 5 at the male mast

EL. P. STUART Hongkong, April 5, 3875,

spo

F.

KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,

Essen (Germany) Bolt Agent for China,

(Germany)

three and One Third par cent, (38%) of omakord☎rangray COLOGN” | Lool Risks only.

RUSSELL & U., Again

Hongkong, June 3, 1874

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY

THE

H Undersigned Agents are in receipt. of instructions from the Board of Directors authorizing them to lasts Policies to the extent of $10,000 on any one first clam risk of to the extent of £15,000 on

of

WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, are now adjoining at ez 20% allowed

and Gentlemen, now ready at this Office--Prios: $1 each,"

-9 Ina Matt Diber,

HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. ‹ Hongkong, January 8, 1970,

WANTED TO PURCHASE,

CHINA REVIEW

Complete Bet of Vob L

Biz Dollars will be traid for the above.

No. 1 and 2, Vol. 1,

160 180 ***

190 110 Patos,

· 400 860 | Flgx, Dziod,

60: 60 Ground Nuts,...

80 70 Oranges, Sweet Sunwory

1800 1200 11" Coolls

bottle-800-400

catty 40 80

200: 170

40 30 40, 80 10080

China Mall Office. Hongkong, March 11, 1876.

Heart, Kidneys,

•

• ench

Sucking Pig,

1

Voal,

Catty

· 180° 120

For Sale.

Ponitry.

Mandarin Mandarin

Capone, Ducks,

catty

200 180

Nutmeg,

+

Batty

120 110 chess, Dried,

JI

Dried

Bach

280 200 Lemon,

300 250 140-190

dos,

100 Loong Ngan, Dried,

260 160

Ut

Duck

100

Mangosteens,

Bach

80 20

* Balt

100

Melone, Chinese.

ssch

100

Towin

batty

170 160

Pear, Chefoo,

catty

200 180

Geese,

190110

(each

60-40

D+

Pine-apples, Puntl

Partridges,

⚫oach

800: 260

Leatty

80

Pheasants, Canton, liva pale Pigeons, Quail,

. 1500

Plantains, common

40 30

⚫ each

150 140

Prunes, Dried,

bottle

300-260

80 70

ench Pumeles, Canteni

100 80

JI.

Snipe, Teal, Turkeys, Cook,

bach

136 120 Raislus, Muscatel,

i

.. bottle 1100 780-

.180 · 160

»

■ catty

600 600 Sugar Cane,

lb. st.fok

200 160

30

25

Hen,

400 360

Bombay Dunke Bream, Carp,

Fish.

per hundred- 200

Tamarlude, Walnuts, now Water Chestnuts,

catty 60.

60

100

60 1760

.' catty

100

90

Miscellaneous.

100%

90

Allspice,

bottle

250 200

Втап

200 180

ploul... 1600 1500

70

60

Butter,

Ib.

00

80 Candled Orange Peal,, bottle

600 400

750 700

Cattle Fish,

60 50

"

Lemon

..

*

760 700

Dace,

Dog Fish,

Kalo,

Fresh Fish, Large

110 100 Capers,

80 70 Charcoal, 110 100 Cheese, American, 120 110

1. 200, 100

plant: 1100-1000

ib,

400

English,

450

Small

100

80

Dutch,

.each

1100

"

200 150 Cinnamon,

satty

250 200

130110 Oltron,

160 150...

110 100 Clover,

*

270 250

90

80 Coconut Oil,

bottle

-70

60 Coffee,

*

Ib.

200 150 250.920

smoked

box $1.00

500

catty

130 120 Firewood,

400 850

enity

45 40

dozem.)

Quarts, $15 per case (1 dozen.) Pinta, $16

»

(9

5 per cent, discount on 25 cases.

Bourbon WHISKEY.

$12 per case (1 doren.) FOR SALE BY

HEARD &Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1875.

To Let.

TO LET.

With Immediate Possession,

Codfish, salt Conger Eels, Crabs,

T14 and 15, Stanley Street, lately in the Garoupa, TWO Dwelling Houses and Offices, Nos, Frogs,

occupation of Messrs KATWAL & Co.

The House No. 35, Wellington Street, lately in the occupation of Messen Ronz & Co.

The Dwelling House No. 4, Alexandra Terrace.

Gudgeon, . Gurnet, Herrings, small

11

Live Fish, The Store and Dwelling House, No. 81, Lobsters, Queen's Road, lately in the occupation of

Mackerel, Miss GARRETT,

The House and Offices No. 8, D'Aguilar Mullot, Street, lately in the occupation of Mr F. Oystern, DEGENABE.

Parrot Fish,

· DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, December 20, 1873,

Ferch,

Pomfret,

TO LET

With Possession on the 1st Aprik HE Promises in Queen's Road Central,

known as the "London Inn,” Apply to

Prawn Ray,

I

Curry Powder,

80 70 Flour,

60 50 Graza,

9080 Tsinglais,

180 120 Lamp Oli,

140 150 Macaroni,

80 70 Nutmega, 140 Onta

120 110 Olives, 180 110 Paddy,

pisul 2760 2500

antly

760

11.

100 090

box

1000 900

80

80 Mace,

100

B0 Mango Chutney,

Gatty .bottle

800 750

700, B00

80 70 Mustard,

180 160

bach-

10

8

Rosoli

T

Rock Fish,

picul 1700 1500 .bottle

250 200

LANE, CRAWFORD & 0%, Hongkong, March 9, 1876.

Salmon, Canton, Pickled, Salt Fish, Shark,

ploat 1600 1800

tin

catty

B00

Pearl Barley,

240 200

110

80 Popper (whole)

catty

270 920

60

60

#

(ground)

bottle

250, 200

Shrimps,

60 60 Pickles,

200 150

Skate, Snapper,

70 80 Rico,

100

90 Sago, 9080 Salad Oll," 120 110 Salt, Coarse 380 120

Catty bottle

8520

220 200

260 180

Feady

TO LET--In Albany Boad, GOOD TWO-STALLED STABLE, With Coach-house annexed, with immediate

Soles, Fresh postESSİON.

Rent 30 per montem/ Apply at the Tench, China Mail Office,

Hongkong, March 14, 1878;

TO LET. ETOUSE No. 1, Alexandra Terracðj

HFurnished

}

200 Spilt

5080 Sugar, China,

bottle

10

2015

80 60 100 · ·70

100 80

2000 800

bottle 200 1680

Preserved Meats, Fish and

Turbot

1 Turtles, Small

White bait,

Vegetables,

Apply to

M. STOUT. Hongkong, February 23, 1876. -

TO LET. For the Praya

IRST Class STORAGE, GODOWNS

Apply to

French,

Asparagus,

tin. Bamboo Shoots, young eatty Esana, sprout, By catty.

» broad,

Best root, Cabbage, Macao)

red for pickling,, White, Cantus enity Uumimon,

Taplock, 400 860 | Tes;

bottle

800 770

Vermicelli, Chinese

$1

120 100 14-12 40 35 60 Bo

Vinegar, English

Eagle

catty

box

780 800

Vegetables, der

each

20

10 100 80

Assorted Meats, in tins, lb.

800:260

**

Fish,

950-200

8070 20

13

Fruita, (32 Vegetables, Jams, 1 lb.

800 250

260:200

800 250

jar

750 400

Carrots, fresh

Balt

Muk, 1 lb.

800 260

Catty

do

1500 1400 20

bottle 250-800

29.

Cauliflower, Calery, Chinese, English, Ohilles, Dried,

sach

100 40

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TAYLOR & THOMPSON, Hongkong, November 20, 1878,

TO LET.

HHonso No. 2, Seymour Terties,

No. 1, (2 Soples) atid No: 2, (1 dopy) TTOUSE No. 5, Zotland Street: VOL D

Ona Dollar will be given for each of the above Nos.

Apply to the Publishern,

CHINA MAIL OFFICE

House No. 3, Peddar's Hill; ··

DAVID SASSOON, SONHO.. Hongkong, March 4, 1876,

10 10 Preserved Gloger,

100 281

80 20 Sardinen, in tips,

Tart Fruits, in bottles,

80: 20

Grosor Ontar," Inspector of Marketa.

80 40 Printed and yubilibed by Guo, Huska!"-

602 40

Baris, at the China žal Offen, Nor Wyndham Street, Hongkon

200-100