SUPPLEMENT TO THE
OH I N
M A I D
HONGKONG, TUESDAY, 25ru MARCH, 1870.
Merchant Vessels in Hongkong Harbour.
Exclusive of Arrivals and Departures reported to-day.
To facilitate finding the position of any vessel in the Harbour, the Anchorage is divided into sight Sections, commencing at Green Land. Vessela near the Hongkong shore are marked ., near the Kowloong shore &, and those in the body of the Shipping or midway between each shore are marked c., in conjunction with the figures denoting the sectioan,
Section.
1. From Greon Taland to the Gas Works.
2. From Gas Works to the Novelty Iron Worka...
3. From Novelty Iron Works to the Barbour Master's Office.
4. From Harbour Master's to the P. and O.Co.'s Office,
Section
6. From P, and O. Co.'s Office to Peddar's Wharf.
6. From Peddar's Wharf to the Naval Yard,
7. From Navul Yard to the Pier.
S. From Pier to East Point,
Destination.
Remarks.
Swatow
Vessel's Name.
Flag and
Captain.
Rig. Taps,
Date of Arrival.
Consignees or Agents.
لأهر
Steamers
Alton's
3Muller
Bolgic
13 Metcalfo
Candia
5 Thompson
Cheviot
Wats
Cyphrenes
bi Wood
Norden
5 Jensen
Dan
Flamingo
5 k Couche
Brit.
Genoa
4 k Corrigall
Brit
Brit. Brit. str. 1342 Már. Brit. str. 764 Mar. Brit.
str. 1240 Mar. str 778 Mar. str. 1209 Mar. str. 1216 Mar.
Iraouaddy
...Ganvain
Fob,
atr. 2440 Mar.
Killarney
4 O'Neill
Brit,
Kwangtung
5 bAshton
Lord of the Isles
2 cCowie
Brit str. Brit.
Norup
2 h Walker
Brit, str.
Patuxet
4 k
Amer. str.
280 June 18 Aug. Heard & Co.
Rajah
...Hansen
Brit
str.
309 Mar. 22 Hop Hing
Rajannttiannhar
Ger. str. 1179 Mar. 29Wm. Pustaù & Co.
str. 1716 Mar. 20. M. S. 8, Co.
27 Jardino, Matheson & Co. 19 Landstein & Co. 20 Adamaon, Bell & Co. 26 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 14Jardine, Matheson & Co. 25Jardine, Matheson & Co. 24 Massagories Maritimes str. 1000 Mar. 25 Landstein & Co.
491 Mar. 20 Douglas Lapraik & Co. str. 1846 Mar. 22 Adamson, Bell & Co 606 Feb. 24 Kwok Acheong
Saigon Y'ama & S. F'oisco! Y'hama and Hiogo
{ With Mails {lat prox.
Cooktown & Sydney about 30th
Saigon
S'apore and Ponang 28th, 2 p.m.
Shanghai
Ab'deen Dock
EastCoast
Haiphong
Laid up McD.'s Ship
5 cHopkins
Brit.
atr.
933 Mar. 23 Yuen Fat Hong
Riga
4 e Clark
Brit,
str. 921 Mar. 23Hop King
Yottung
Brit. atr.
324 June
9Kwok Achrong
Sailing Vessols
Alden Besso
7 Noyes
Annio Gray
4 Moore:
Rua Caso
August
Charter Oak
3 k Rija
2h Lauge
4 cSmith
Christina A. P. Colombo
8 h Federico
2 cHeuer
2.k Fauquet
4 Forbes
Amer. bk. Brit. Bb. Ger. bg. Siam. bk.j Amor. ah, Amer, ech. Brit, bk. Fch. bk. Amer. bk.
10 Rozario & Co.
18 Rousal
18 cStrachan
7 0 Hildebrandt
4h Noyes
Edmond Grossier
Edward James
Fanuy
Forward
Frauz
Garibaldi
Hermann
James Vinícombe
Johann Smidt Jonathan Chase Lathley Rich Margarita
Mary Whitridge Memento Montego Niline
Nightingale Noemi
Northampton
Pallas
Samuel G. Read Sydenham
Union
Villa de Rivadavia
Wm. Philipa
7 c Bambach
... McPherson Te Bohkar
Curtis 3.cLewis
7 10wens
3 eCutler
8 Ruwald
4 Grifiths
14 dáhhnann
3 Palmer
8 kaucam
7bBarclay
4k Ballsbr
342 Mar. 727 Mar. 274 Mar. 340 Mar. 963 Nov. 176 Jan. 364 Feb.
9 Kozario & Co.
8 Eduard Schallhaes & Co.
7 Chinese ;,
11Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
8Order
&Russell & Co.
4 Landstein & Co.
16 Ruzizio & Co.
3 Landstein & Co.
300 Mar. 529 Mar. Fch. sh. 1138 Mar. ¡Brit. bk. 748 Mar. 8 Rozario & Co. Brit. ech. 148 Dec. 18 Frazar & Co. Amer. bk. 670 Dec. 17 Rozario & Co. Ger. sb. 818 Feb. 26 Molchers & Co. ¡Brit sb.
638 Feb. 4 Ebell & Co. Ger.
.bk. 434 Mar. 20) Wieler & Co. Amer. bk, Amer. sh. Brit, sh. Amer. sh.
Brit. bk. Brit bk. Ger.bk. Amer, sh. Felt, bk.
693 Mar. 20 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. 1927 Feb. 21 Vogel, Bagedorn & Co. 864 Mar. 17 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. 862 Mar. 16 Russell & Co.
464 tar, 1 Arnhold, Karberg & Co.. 316 Mar. 26 Eduard Schellbasa & Co. 320 Feb. 14rhold, Karberg & Co. 722 Mar. 17 Russell & Co. 347 Mar. 28 Carlowitz & Co. sh. 1761 Mar. 4 Adamson, Bell & Co...
42) Mar. 26iemaseu & Co.
4 Mericancheranie Span. sou.
650 Dec. 18 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. 1062 Feb. 20Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
152 Mar. 4 Remedios & Co. 261 Mar. 17 Brandao & Co. 593 Mar. 10Captain
Bangkok Saigon
Bonolulu Vancouver's Island
Tientsin
New York
Honolulu
Takao
Portland (Oregon) Bangkok
Vancouver's Island
Saigon
Portlaud
Repairing
Repairing
4th April
Manila
Macao
Cos'tan Dock
ian Francisco
sau Franciaco
4th April
San Francisco
an Francisco
Hamburg
San Francisco
Portland (Oregon) 4th April
San Francisco
Yloilo via Manila
Brit.
3 d White
14 c Bristow
hk. Amer. L Brit.
sh.
14 Camus
Span. bg.
7 Heley
Amer. sch
WHAMPOA
Formosa
Schweer
Ger. bk.
282 Mar. 22 Melobers & Co.
Haze
Ino
Irene
Wilkinson
Bannau
Flangen
Amer. sb.) Ger, Ger.
664 Mar.
bk,
2Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. 353 Max. 1 Sieriasen & Co.
New York
sch.
276. Mar. 18 Carlowitz & Co.
Marion
Howes
Amer, sch.
366 Mar. 24 Arnhold, Karberg & Co.
CANTON
Amoy Ningpo
Drewell Kayner
Brit. atr. 814 Mar. 24 Siemssen & Co, Brit. str. 761 Mar 28 Siemasen & Co.
Shanghai Shanghai
Men-of-war in Hongkong Harbour.
Vessel's Name. (duckar-
May.
Class,
Tons Gung, H. P.
Date of
Commandir.
Arrival
ME
Ariadne Audacious
&
2 German
Britieb
Corvetta izon-vlad (flag-ship)
Bayan
*
Flamer
G Russian 4k British
corvette.
1400 6750 14 2000
Mar. 14
Kühne
800
Feb. 27
Colomb
Mar. 6
anx, naval hospital
Frolic
.6 h British
gan vessel
402
Kestrel
Meeanee Palos Thistle
BO
British British
b. c American
gan vessel
462
100 100
Mar. 15
military hospital
2591
gunboat
306
Mar, 28
Victor Emanuel Vigilant
6 h British 6. b Pritish $.D.
gun vesel
464
Feb. 27
Commodore's Bag ship 3087
2
British
despatch vessel
050
2
250
Mar. 25
Boylo
D. M. Insp. Gen. Morgan
C. E. Buckle
C. B. Theobald
Capt. Becker
W. R. Bridgeman Francis Stirling Commodore Farish
B. U. D. Ryder
At Canton
Egeria
British
steam aloop
727
4
120
Mar. 20
W. F. Castle
FOOCHOW SHIPPING IN PORT.
Hankow
Eliza Shaw
Mar. 18, 1876..
Hiroshima Maru
Albort Victor
Chun Sheng
for Shanghai British ateamer
Hadar
Hoogly
*Yesso
for Hongkong
Howsang
Chinese
Fu Sheng
British steamer
Hupeh
American
Midgo *Pallas L'arana
British gunboat
Little Orphan
American
German barque
Paouting
American
Titanía
for Shanghai
Patroclus.
British
Tokatea
Southern Queen
British barque
Plymouth Rock
American
Dranus
Shantung
SHANGHAI SHIPPING IN HARBOUR. Szoohuen
American American
Vestà
Mar. 18, 1876. WERCHANT STEAMERS.
Teheran
British
Aden
Chineso
Tunsin Yebsin
British
Chinese
*Amoy
British
Yangching
Chinese
British Japanese
American French
Freotrader Gesine Brons Kronpriudseason Leucadia
Madame Demorest Oscar Vidal:
Warden Appleby Windhover
Ashuelot
British ship
British schooner
German barque Danish barque
for London British barque
British barque for New York British ship Norw. brig American brig British brig British ship
MEN-OF-WAR.
American corvette
Appin
*China Europo...
British
Kearsarge
American corvetto
German
MERCHANT SAILING VESSELA,
La Clocheterie
French corvette
Fire Queen
British American
Adele
American schooner
Мовосасу
American corvette
Cerea
British barque
*Falos
American gunboat
Fusiyama
American
Cuba
British barque
Tennessee
Glenearn Hinkow
British British
Thalia
British corvette
* Since left port, or arrived at Hongkong.
Yantic
American corvette
American gun vessal
o. 3978-MARCH 28, 1876.]
were in the water, and succeeded in ng the lives of six men out of the seven who were immersed. They consider, more that the people should be commended infowarded."
..
THE CHINA MAIL.
cause it was made through him. The 12 and 6000 cash would make $7.50 month.
In answer to the defendant, witness said he was not aware that he had any frient who was fined $100 through the defendant's instrumentality,
self, and on account of their reference to the Telegraph,
The fire was confined to an ares occupied
SAN
Ticw above given; but notwithstanding this found wanting in courage, but the art of 1 am disposed to think that the subjoined war as a science and as understood and account which is from the Standard is nearer practised by the Great Powers in 1876 has not been sufficiently, if at all, studied by the truth many towards China. Telegraphio iustruo their doings in Jolo. Their ideas of the "Combined Aotion of England and Ger- them to entitle them to mueli praisə for a tions have been forwarded to Sir Thomas art of war, like their law codes and co- Wade, her Majesty's minister at Peking, to lonial systems," are too ancient, and apport the claims made upon China by the require reformation-Manila Corrsapon German Government for the plunder of the dent of Daily Press, German vessel Anna at Foochowfoo. The
WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING,
As cheerful a greeting was given to Her
tinguished ability under President. Lincoln during the war of the rebellion, has held the important oflee of consul-general at Shang-
At about 11.25 p.m. on the 20th, a fire hei since the 24 of September, 1888, that is,
broke out in the populous distriot known for more than twelve years, and has discharg
as the LA Hong road, or Inner Hongkew ed its duties during the whole of that period,
The defendant said what the witness had by about forty houses, all of which, with A second Inquest was held this afternoon covering portions of four presidential terms, (28), on the body of William Robinson, the signal satisfaction of all who have had stated was utterly false. The plaintiff was number of outhouses, also used as dweil- private H. M. 28th Regiment, at the occasion or authority to take notice of his not engaged through him. A gentleman inge, were either burn or pulled down. Whenever a vacancy has brought the servant to the house, and The work of the firemen was more than Coroner, with Mesara G. MoBain, D. occurred in the post of minister, public opi-the engagement was made between the anally impeded by the efforts of the Chi dispatch of a portion of the Detached! Wellington Barracks, by Mr James Russell, proceedings.
nion has very distinctly pointed to him as a fit plaintiff and defendant. The gentleman was nese occupying the setghbouring house, Squadron to Chinese waters was ordered for Muncherjee and N. L. Place, as Jury.
Liout. Charles H. E. Lodwiak, the Gar. and proper person to receive the appointment, not present. He only brought the servant to to save their · goods; the narrow alley the purpose of strongthening the hands of rison officer on the 27th instant, proved the and this was especially the case when fr. the house, and the engagement was made in being in many plno a completely blocked the British Miniator, but there is no reason Majesty on her first appearance to open a
with domestic articles and the debris of the for believing that any canse will arise for a recovery of the body which was found float Low resigned. It is gratifying to find that Chinose,
His Lordship ordered the gentleman to houses pulled down. The fire was said to hostile demonstration. At the departure of session of Mr. Disrnell's Parliament as cold ing in the water. It was that of the deceased on the present occasion no consideration less
have commenced in a store for the sale of
grey weather would allow. If boisterous in soldier's uniform. He had it removed large than regard for the public interest has be sent for, to the Military Hospital. There were no Mr Seward's ripe experience upon the ground was examined. He knew the plaintiff bring & samehe store, contaluing a large Chefoo, Kiukiang, Hankow, and Shanghai, hundred roughs, received more homage that
mevailed with the President and the sonate.
The gentleman in question having arrived, joss sticks, paper-sycée, &o; the next be the last mail front China, there were British cheering be the standard of loyalty, then men-of-war at Fooohow, Amoy, Tientsin, Dr. Kenealy, in the centre of his fificen marks of violence on the body.
will enable him to discharge the duties of his sight. He knew the defendant. The plaintiff number of jars of that spirit, and which, notwithstanding the heavy demand made the Queer. Joseph Nevins, a private H. M. 28th new post with efficiency from the moment of had been engaged for a short time in his when ignited, caused an intense firme, upon the squadron owing to the state of Folkestone has figured first in the settle Regiment, deposed that he knew the de-
assuming them.
service. He believed the plaintiff was after- ceased, who was named William Robinson.
Although transfers of this sort have, un-wards employed by Mr. Bowler, but he did upon which for a time water seemed to be affairs at Perak
powerless, The last time he saw him alive was on Sunfortunately, been rare in the diplomatis and not take the plaintiff the defendant, He
It is by no means improbable that Sirment of public worship under the new Autr day night between 7 and 8; near the Murray consular service of the United States, the was quite sure he did not go up with the
The nine points which had already been Thomas Wads may have seen that, unless he condemned as illegal are thus enumeratod : A meeting of the shareholders in the showed the Chinese in some way the danger-The use of lighted candies on the com Barracks. He was standing there. He Raid "good night, Jim," or words to that ment instance of the promotion of Mr Bige- he was called here, as he knew nothing of the was held on the 24th instant at Shanghai, likely to make head way with them. You the mixing of water with wine for consecra proceeding is not unprecedented. The promi- plaintiff. Witness was quite surprised the China Coast Steam Navigation Company of their refusing his domanda, he was little munian table when not required for light effect. Witness returned the compliment low from the post of cousul at Paris to that matter. The plaintiff might have gone upat under the presidency of Mr Paterson will remember that about two years ago he tion, the use of wafer bread, the eastward, and passed on. The deceased was alone of minister (on the decease of Mr Dayton), the same time with witness, but he ka The report and accounts, as printed and caused a great sensation in Hongkong by position, the kneeling during the Consecra and perfectly sober.
There was no sigund the more recent change in the position nothing about this matter. He gave the circulated, having been passed, it was pro: telegraphing for the naval forces to be de- tion Prayer, the singing of the Agnus Dei that he was drunk. Witness saw him
Mr Meredith Read from consul-general at plaintiff a general recommendation; it posed by Mr. Macgregor and seconded by patched northwards in consequence of some after consecration, processions of an unusual taken out of the water yesterday. Medical Department, was examined. He minds of our readers. Such transfers, justi- but he was not present at the engagement Wilson and Tong King-sing be re-elected renoy in Peking, and it is evident therefore, chasuble. The anti-Ritualists having thus Dr. John Barry, attached to the Military Paris to minister at Athens, will reour to the might be on the same day he was engaged, Mr Gundry that Mossra. A. J. How; John dangerous rumours which had gained our character, and the use of the alb and had inade a past mortem examination to-day fied by faithful and meritorious service, as is and knew nothing about it. The plaintiff Directors for the current year and carried that, although he shows a suave front to the secured nine points of the law, Lord Pens Mr. Wilson proposed and Chinese, he is alive to the necessity of ance gave them one or two more, giving at 2 p.m. The deceased was a well-conspicuously the case in the present in was formerly his servant, and he bore a unanimously.
Mr.. Moore seconded that Messrs. Charles nourished man, aged about 27 years. On stance, even if infrequent, have a powerful very good character.
The defendant was then reprimanded by Rivington and B. Gipperish be re-appoint-lating them see that he is prepared for any indgment against what is called solitary the back of the head there was a amali influence over the whole consular service,
emergendy.
Sir Rutherford Alcock has taken the the crucifix. Will one such dealsion be communion," and also against the use of Jagerated wound but not going down to the stimulating fidelity and promoting efficiency, the Court, and judgment was given against ed as auditors; and this was also passed.
Mr How then proposed that the action of occasion of the reading of the notes enough, or must the same innovations be The public, therefore, have every reason to him, view with gratification Mr Seward's appoint-
the Directors in taking a moderate risk in made by poor Margary of his journey fought all over the country? ment to be minister,
the Company'e underwriting be confirmed, to Ta-li-foo to make some remarks st and that they be authorised to do so at the Geographical Society in his usual strain their discretion. This resolution of apology for the Chinese. He calls atten tion to the fact that the high officials oni. formly treated him with courtesy as proving that the intentions of the Chinese Govern- ment must have been bona fide, and that the officials would not have been implicated in the matter. Curiously enough the telegram stating that General Lee-see-tai had been. degraded had appeared in the papers before Sir Rutherford's utterance, so that the ab-
bone. It might have been the cause of his death, but it was not probable. The appear- anco presented at the post mortem justified the supposition that the deceased' was drowned. It was very improbable that the deceased was killed before he got into the Water. There was an abrasion of the skin on the right side of the head, and there 108 some congested blood underneath this wound. On the whole witness was of opinion that death resulted from drown- ing and was immediately caused by the wound he donoribed. He examined the Contents of the stomach and he thought he
SUPREME COURT, IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION. (Before Mr Justice SNOWDEN.) 28th March, 1876,
Lum Aho v. F. A. Vandenberg, $12.11 The claim was for seven months' wagas at
The
Sung Ayow v. Same, $3.-The claim was for money lent in December last, plaintiff produced an I. O. U. Judgment for the plaintiff,
CORRESPONDENCE.
·STORM SIGNALS.
| seconded by Mr. F. G. White and carried.
desires to have the new street from Charing It is privately whispored that Mr. Disraeli Cross over the site of Northumberland, after George Washington. It would be House to the Themes Embankment named, most graceful compliment to the great American nation, on the Centenary of their the fide of traditional alienation betweeD Independence, and would mark the turn in
the two great members of the Englishe speaking race.Overland Mail
The York Herald speaks wert plainy
To the Editor of the "CHINA MALL."
Hongkong, March 27, 1878. SIR,-Your correspondent Landsman" makes reference to what is done in Madras,
THE WOOSUNG TRÀMWAY. in the way of giving warning to the mariners The fact of an engine having been run of an approaching storm. The warnings the other day on the Woosung Tramway, given from the Master Attendant's office are seems to have misled our contemporary, not of any special nature, nor given much The activity of an engine employed in before the blow comes. They are as follows: hauling ballast trucks having apparently traced some smell of liquor, but he had ❘ $1.25 per month, and for $2 money lens. A signal of bunting signifies that "Barome- startled the local officials, the Taotai pro: surdity of it ought to have been apparent to when it says:-Kenesly has from he first) hot bad time for examination to say so The defendant did not appear, and judgter is falling;" another, signifies “Barome- I tested some weeks ago against the continu- those at the meeting; but probably neither followed the memorable advice of some one! ter indicates boisterous weather" and ano-ance of the work; and the whole question Sir Rutherford himself nor any of his audi whose name we do not mention-put Positively. The wounds were probably ment was given against him,
ther, out or slip." It is not always that was, in consequence, unavoidably referred ence had read the telegram, and so his Caused by falling on a stone. The body must have been dead 24 hours before wit
equare-rigged crafts in the roadstead, since oopstruction of the line was not agreed to received with oheera. Sir Rutherford congratulated. Mr Kenesly may succeed in the suggestive warning is obeyed by all the to Peking. But the request to suspend the vindication of the high Chinese officials was money in thy purse." He has done so but not in Yorkshire. We may be con ness saw it.
tempting to "cut or slip," are driven ashore, working the terrible little engine in the ledge of Chinese and his uniform courtesy to it is not unfrequent that the grafts in at the Agents, however, promising to anspend siders that is poor Margery, with his know-igniting small fires in the House of Com
meantime, and the Teotsi undertaking to the natives, could not get on better than mons during the session, but he might The warnings are intended especially for refrain from interfering with the works. being murdered; it is utterly ridiculous for have saved himself the expense of having native craft, which have no barometer on The latter part of the compact, however, has any other foreigners ever to think of going taken his family on rigle towards Wast
minster. Mr Kensaly is not a fool ; therefore ing given and escape shipwreck. In addi- Authorities lately-by intimidating work- his old old song of do nothing and laissez The defendant said this was a trumped-tion to the warnings above stated there is men, squeering tepaos, and frightening fare that formed the burden of his de-a chance of being a very great rogue, for a up oase entirely. He was expecting to go also another signifying "high surf," when native proprietors into arking for their spatahes and addresses when he was in rogue is always more dangerous that up North to an engagement, and the plain- Masulla boats may decline employment un- lands back again--that the Agents could no tiff was engaged from day to day at 20 ot. less by special agreement as to the hire to longer be held fairly bound by their pro- each day, and this he had paid up.
be paid.
mise not to run the engine; and it was accordingly started again. As a report got abroad that the Chinese officials intended using force to stop it, the British Consul probably thought it advisable to see what took place, and went down accordingly. He was not, however, in uniform, and the "force" happily did not show itself.
John Robinson, an artillery-man, proved taking the body out of the water on the 27th. It was close to the break-water hear the Artillery Barracks. He did not notice say marks of violence. The deceased
Yeong Akwai. Bowler, $4.93-The
and become a wreck.
was in full uniform, Witness did not know claim was for balance of wages at $74 & board, and consequently avail of the warn (been so egregiously broken by the Chinese into the interior of Chins-and in fact sings we ask the English people not to give him'
him before, had never seen him.
Oliver Bendall, Corporal H, M. 28th Regiment, said he know the deceased The last time he saw the deceased alive was en the 20th instant, between 8 and 9 in the Millitary Canteen. He called for a drink, And then sat down alongside a table where. there were other men. He was still in the Cuteon when witness left at 20 minutes to Up A Sergeant of the Artillery was in charge of the Canteen. The liquor was served to the deceased by & Uhiuase. Be had then the appearance of drink, but was not drank. The deceased was a native of theffield. Witness would have passed bim for duty that night if he had been a der geant. The deceased might have had three pints of liquor.
The Jary returned an open verdict of found drowned."
THE UNITED STATES LEGATION IN
MAN CHINA.
of the China Mail of the 23rd inst. upon the
month,
The plaintiff was then put into the box. He entered the defendant's service on the 10th January last and continued with him until the 21st March. He was to get $73 a month as servant, cook and coolie. He left the defendant's employ on the 21st instant, because the defendant was very. troublesome, complaining that. 7 cents a He had pound for bouf was too much, given the defendant notice four weeks ago. The defendant had paid him $13.89, leaving the balance now claimed.
In answer to the defendant, the plaintiff admitted that he had gone home on leave in February last for ten days, and that he
The gentleman, who, your correspondent says is versed in meteorology, is attached to the office of the Master Attendant," but is not infallible in his "calculations; those who put to sea have sometimes shared worse than those who remained in the roadstead.
Yours faithfully
1
ONE WHO HAS COME FROM MADRAS.
China. 'SHANGHAI, (Meres.)
A letter from the Dutch Engineers who
China.
foolaba
had got a substitute to not for him, and the examined the Woosung Bar has been placed still woaring them yesterday, but there is Foochew. This affair will, on the initiative thus failed; but Aspizail, Whyte--Muir,
case was investigated before the Magistrate.
in our hands for publication, to show what he defendues was famined. He said progress has been made in the matter. It will be observed that the report on the Bar is expleted, but there is delay in getting translated. The plans, in the meantime; have office, open to inspection.
it was correct that the plaintiff was engaged I notice some timely remarks in the leader on the 10th January, but the engagement was by the day at 20 cents a day, as the plaintiff was brought to him by a foreign gentleman.
it
According to the correspondent-of the Daily Telegraph, an understanding has been some to between this country, the United THE BUPION GAS COMPANY. States, Russia and Germany as to making
The long trial of the promoters of the demands upon the Chinese Government with Eapion Gas Company has come to an reference to the plundering of the schooner unsatisfactory ending. These gentlemen, Anna. The talegram received on the sub-it will be remembered, established a c9034 ject runs as follows:-
pany, mado fetitions allotments of shares, "Berlin, Sunday-The Reicheanzeiger looked all the certificates up in their own The Viceroy in reported to be extremely publishes the following: The Governments safes, and then set brokers to buy and to angry about something or other connected of Great Britain, Russia, and the United deliver what was not procurable. The with the Woosung Tramway and the States of America have with great readiness prios ran up, bat before the game was playe Chinese had a rumour that the Taotai and promised to support the steps which the Gered out the ingenious device was exposed, the Magistrates of the district were to have man Ambassador at Pekin is authorised to and the players charged with fraud. They their buttons taken away. This seems to undertake with regard to the schooner Anna, are found not guilty of conspiracy, and the be a saggeration i at any rate they were which was plundered and destroyed near prosecution, which has coat some £6,000, no doubt some trouble" going on. The of Germany, be commonly treated from a and Charles Knocker are found guilty of oateusible reason is, that they did not point of view which is common to all Powers inisrepresentation to the Stook Exchange, sooner report the purchase of the land, and that have signed treaties-vis, that corn-with a view to getting a quotation and set- the process of construction; but the more meroo and navigation may enjoy security clement, point of law comes in, and precise difficulty seems to be in connexion against wreckers and pirates on the shores
we fear there are very few company pro with two pieces of land which have been of China. It is to be hoped that this treat judgment is reserved. If this be crime
recovered. If so, is would probably be faction which is claimed with regard to the they may not have gone to work in the wise to surrender them as a compromise. schooner dine. It may rather be expected shameless manner of these Eupion Gas The great object is to get the thing done, that the Chinese Government will convince Company direstors. Since the trial the without trouble; and it is no use standing itself of the necessity of taking, in its own Stock Exchange Committee has, we are out on details. We should be sorry if the interest, more rigorous measures in order to told, revised its rules. officials get into trouble in this particular suppress within the limits of its sovereignty matter. But it would be a source of con- this criminal disorder?" gratulation both to Foreigners and Chinese, in the abstract, if the Taotaost not only his button but his post. He is pretty nearly equally disliked all round.
proposal now before the United States Senate / dofendant was expecting to go away. The been sent to IL. M. Consul, and are in his sold, and which tho Viceroy insists shall be ment will not be restricted only to the satis-motors who are altogether innocent, though
War.
His Lordship asked who that gentleman The defendant said he was not going to call him as a witness. He did not like to mention his name in Court.
ant must answer it.
H. M. S. Charybdis has received orders to proceed to Shanghai to relieve the Thalia, which vessel proceeds to Hongkong or Singa- pore to meet her relief, the June, now on her way out. The Japan Herald says "the His Lordship said that was nonsense. Dour will be placed temporarily on this ile had asked a question, and the defend-station (Yokohama), pending the arrival of the Modeste, now at Singapore, but which The defondant then gave the name of has been ordered up here as senior officer's the gentleman, alding that he was not drop, aetording to the Nagasaki Rising Sun, ship.”—The movements, in the U. S. equa- present at the time of the engagement About Chinese New Year time plaintifare that the Sace would most probably leave went away on leave, and the substitute he that port for Yokohama on the 28th instant, brought in was not worth anything. The and will sail from Yokohama about the 15th defondant spoke to him rather loudly one April for San Francisco. It is also reported morning, and be became frightened, fell that the American flag-ship Tennessee will orice and had his head remedy leave Shanghai for Nagasaki on or about the
to reduce the already very moderate salaries of the Ministers, Consuls and Interpreters of the Government in China and Japan, as well as in some other Countries; and I desire to accord my hearty approval of the sensible tenor of those comments, although I trust thera is a preponderating good-sense in that body to prevent acceptance of so ill-conceived a proposal: I say good-sense, for it does not require wisdom to discern a scandal to the good-name of the Country in the practical application of such a cheapening process,
As regards the Minister in China, we might almost suspect-the framer of the pro- posal of intentional sharp-practice, in that, having secured the confessedly most valuable man for the post, the next step is to reduce hia stipend. That the Chinese Mission is then trumped up a charge of aagault against 24th of this month. attracting more attention at home, however, him at the Police Court. It was heard is a healthy sign, as evinced by the hereto before Mr Russell and dismissed. The de- annexed notice of Mr Seward's appointment fedans was about going into the merits of from the leading Journal of Massachusetts, the osse, when his Lordship cut him short
the Boston Daily Advertiser, and others.
by saying that, he was not going into that I see that Mr Beward is appointed oase now; he was not sitting here to try from California. His Lecture on the resources and general attractions of that that ease over again,
Considerable satisfaction is generally ex- pressed here at the telegraphio news that the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank have declared a dividend for the half year ending mandarins about the Woosung Tramway, this is the signal of returning prosperity to Whatever may be the feeling of the 31st December last, and it is hoped that that of the people seems to be interested, that establishment. A large number of and by no means hostile, curiosity. They people at home have invested their savings look on at the work with much interest, in Hongkong Bank shares, and the suspen- and occasionally get a ride. Two or three sion of the dividends fell rather hardly upon days ago, for instance, several very re- some who looked to them as their chief speotably dressed Chinamen who came source of income.. down to inspect, were persuaded after a little hesitation to take a run in a truck, In addition to the above, the Kearsarge, | and expressed themselves delighted with Ashuelot, and Fantie left port on the 22nd, the experience.----News. for unknown destinations. The Palos, which has been undergoing extensive repairs and alterations, is under orders to Hongkong and the Monocacy is still in dookyard
The defendant continued his evidence, hands.
great State, at Shanghai, last year, gave and said the plaintiff did not return from
tion on his part unsatisfied by the as-
foreigners.
These are certainly original.
CHINA AFFAIRS AT HOME. (From our London Correspondent).
London, Feb. 18, 1876. Our latest news with regard to the Mar.
You will observe by the papers by the present mail that the Suez Canal purchase has been fully discussed in Parliament.
WHAT HAS BEEN DONE AT JOLO.
From private letters from Jolo, I learn that General Malcampe is in treaty with
Quotations.
HONGKONG, March 28, 1876. OPTUM-New Patna, csal.. 615 credit, 620
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11
Ola Patna, cash.....
aredity
New Benares, cash, 687)
credit, 592
Old Henares, cash,
oredit
Now Malwa, caili, 580 oradit, 085
Allowance Taali, 13 a 48 Old Malwa, onal, 588 credit, 690 Allowance Taeli, 10 à 24.
143 144
CAMPHOR, ... QUICKSILVER
one of the Chiefs of the Island to take the SALTPETER.
place of the "deposed," but that up to the day the last steamer left he had not sta-
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Exchange.
3/10
3/10
Bombay, demand,
Shanghat do and det Bar Silver, 17, dwie,
Shangbalt 50 days' sigh
Mexicans,***** Gold Leaf,
English Sovereigns, Australian Sovereigns, Discount,...
+1+
Shares
5.80
a glowing picture evincive of an admira- bis leave until about three weeks, and res The proclamations against opium smoking. quisition of one of its fair Daughters; and mained until the morning of the 21st inst, fulminated by the new Viceroy, Shen, have gary investigation is the degradation of ceeded in settling anything defnite In Bank, 6 months' right, ..... I suppose that he has decided, as Burlingame has to defendanta viite gough that been followed by another set, in relation General Lee-sce-tai and his being ordered to the meantime the Sultan, who does not by Credit, months...
any means eansider himself deposed, will On Calouste, Bank demar had done, to make his fature home there. change into cash. Having brought the cash The ample domain, grout fertility and some, he left the house and removed his Unlike proclamations which have been ex-take his trial for complicity in the murders hold no communication with the Spaniards, mineral wealth of that state, combined with clothes afterwards. The defendant had torted by Consuls for the protection of for This fooks as if the Chinese Authorities were and probably only awaits the departure of the advantages of climate and commerce kiven him no osuse to leave; he did not eigners, this new edist is not only unprompt at last disposed to do tardy justice in the the expedition to return to his capital The
He paid the ed, but breathes a spirit of good will which
stockades of Jolo, which have been named position, constitute it the most attractive of plaintiff 20 seate every day; the money was is quite evangelistic. Foreigners are not en-matter; and I trust ere this reach you, you after members of the Royal family of Spain, Sycos, derived from its geographical and maritime even say hard words to him forationwealths to a man of enterprise who paid by his wife. The plaisagens were to be, protected when preaching their will be in receipt of still more satisfactory are being strengthened and are to be gar has boast of ability and solidity of judgment ever, not present when these payments were doctrines, healing the molt, but they are information from Yunnan. I am disposed risoned by about two and troops
made. The substitute was paid by the travelling for mere amusement; but they are Buch as his.
Poor fellow I fear a hard fate awaita to be regarded with the most friendly feel to think that this doncessiott was not them, and that few of them, if any, will But we cannot afford to yield him up to defendant for the time he was acting.
His Lordship saked the defendant whe-inge. Such a novel movement has set the wrenched from the Chinese without con ever return to describe the triumphal return the adoption of even so enticing a Mother sether the substitute was in attendance. natives to speculate on the cause, and they aiderable difficulty and pressure. The move of the Sultan. That he will return most California, The intereste of his country and the united voice of his countrymen, The defendant said he did not think it are nearly unanimous in attributing it to alike, claim his services still in China, ecessary that the substitute should be apprehensions of another rebellion, concernment of the four men-of-war, from Bombay people believe, that he will succeed in Trus, he has been nearly ifteen years in here, because he would only swear to a lot ing which wild stories are surrent; and in to Hongkong a few days ago was as much driving out the Spaniards few care to a mystery here as it appears to have been speculate upon just now but it is not Shanghai, having come before the Legation of lies
inferring that Shen is solicitous of making was established at Peking; but all the more His Lordship! Don't you venture to say friends among foreigners in prospect of need according to our last telegram, in China; and neoansary to be very learned in war tactics . K. Fles Ins. Co., $602
ing their sid
the accounts given in the papers are com- to be able to calculate the probable fate of China Fire Ins. Co. $158 Valuable are his practical ability and ma- 50, Sir: Where is he now? tured experience, and still less, therefore,
pletely at variance with regard to it. The two thousand men left to the tender mercy Victoria Firs Ins. Co., $70 Jan Globe and Morning Post gave the following of at least forty thousand armed and fana- .K.&W. Dosk Co, 5 % dia. Tito Peking Gazette of the 4th March con account of the matter
tical sarages. · The Xpedition is expected | China Traders' las. Co., $1875. tains a memorial from the Governor-General
The despatch of four of her Majesty's back here next month. The result obtained Calon Ina. Boclety of Canton; 3078 of Fohkien, in which mention is made for ships from Bombay to Hongkong his fot thus far is, to use the mildest term to which Chinese Insurance Co., $2081 the first time (in the Gazette) of the Electrio arisen from the receipt of any adverse the Spaniards give expresion in referring North Ohlan In Co, T, 850 Telegraph The Viceroy asks for the dis rumours as to the continuance of friendly te to it,unsathfactory. A large number of 0. drd. Marine Ins. On, The 67 grace and femoral of the officer who was apslations between this country and China. lives have been sacrificed, and quite unne Yangtags In Assosiation, 21, 888 painted to superintend the construction of This movement is owing principally to the oessarily, for publio opinion has unanimous. 2.K. O. à 21. 8. boat Copy d the telegraph between Foochow and Amoy fact that during the absence of the admirally condemned the landing at Patisola, and Valon B. Harigation Ongla, and the Imperial assent is given to the recommander on the China station and several subsequent moroh to Jolo in which so many Shanghai Steam N. Co, TN 791 quest. The memorial is a rather curious of the ships of his squadron at the Straits lives were lost. The Government here Are Hongkong Hotel Co., #bah diri one, and leaves room for doubt whether the Settlements, the plundering of a German already making preparations for the recep. Chinese Taipurlad Loan, 2106 authorities are sacrificing Ting Kin-weiss 4 vessel in Chinese waters has been reported tion of the expedition in a fitting manner. 50p to foreigners, or whether they really and it has therefore become a matter of im. The men deserys well of their country, s think he has made each a mess of the thing portange that a sufficient force be nueintained they have undergone innumerable priva-
gan we afford to lose them
Moreover, I hear from Peking that the members of the Foreign Affairs Office bare expressed much satisfaction at Mr Seward's Appointment,
COXERATE.
THE CHINESE MISSION, Boston Daily Advertiser, Jan. 12.) We remark with pleasure the appointment 6f Mr George F. Seward to be the minister plenipotentiary of the United States to China,
aan, whose name was feong Atai, to be The defendant said he understood the living on the Supreme Court premises,
Mr Rosario said no strangers were allow ed to live in the Supreme Court building,
One of the coolies employed in the Sa preme Court was questioned whether there was any man of that name living on the premises and he replied in the negative.
Hi Lordship then directed that the boy who was engaged after the dismissal of the substitute be sent for.
dongkong Bank, par..
Temperature, Howazone, March 28, 1876.
When he arrived, he did not depose to fill the vacancy caused by the untimely to anything of importance to the CRIB. He death in November last of Alt Benjamin F. and seen the mistress about ten times Avery, who had held the position less than pay the plaintiff 200 cash each time. two years. The nomination of Mr Seward A boy named Uhun Achak, a servant in so deserve punishment. The referates of in those waters to check any further display tions and have not failed to display the
the matter back from Peking, to ascertain of sich lawlessness either towards British courage for which the Spanish soldier is | (Taken at Murs, Fale was last week confirmed by the senate, and the Hongkong Dispensary, was examined.
whether he was chargeable with any other ships or those of any other nationality,"
Ja noted. We know whes Weillägton and as he is now serving in China as consul gene- se baid he introduced the plaintiff into shortcomings, looke ge though there had the statement appears to emanate from Na, elect bald and wrote of them yeare ral, it is probable that he will enter upon the the defendant's service. The arrangement been a hesitancy in the first instände about some official or semi-official source bat it is back, and all accounts agree in giving them duties of the more responsible post to which of wages was made through him. It was nahing the real cause of his disgrace, and it evident that there must have been omit the highest praise for courage and endurance he is now transferred as soon as intelligence to be 82 and 6000 cash a mouth. The ar were desired to put forward some other rea other cause for the movemel than that doring the short bej trying campaign, in of the appointment reaches him.
rangement of the each was made because the plaintiff wanted to be provided with. But the memorial and edict in the which is assigned to it. The ondon and Jolo. Everyone belonging to the expedition present Gracefie ure perfectly frank, and are China Telegraph, which is usually a good from sergeant downwards, has done his money to get his food every day. SATUR quite sure that was the arrangement, belaferesting both as concerns the tuoident it authority on such matters, inclines to the duty well. The officers, too, haya naj bedr
Mr George F. Boward, who is a nephew of the eminent statesman who conducted the foreign relations of the country with sich die
Do
BASONRY
80.278
50,069.
Mails.
STEAM FOR
Bingapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Buez, Malta, Brindisi, Anbons Venice, Mediter- Branean Ports, Southampton Lofted le and London;
A180,
- Bombay Madras and Calcutta FAHRPLASTLAND' ORIBANTAL STEAM JENAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship TEHERAN, Captain A; H. Jonson, with Her Majesty's Masis, Passengers, Specte, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places ON THURSDAY the 30th Instant, at
Insurances
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE ...
COMPANII sogle" peop
prestated, gant Bean THE Undersigned are prepared to grant Folioles against Fire to the salons of $45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Premiato SAZBEDWARD NORTON & Oo,,,
Hongkong, January 1, 1874.
KANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA. Well TION OF SHANGHALAN KYR
to
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 800,000 Tanis
POLICIES granted, on Morine, Risks to all parts of the world at current rates. This Association will, until further no
provide out of the earnings, first for an interest Dividend, of 15% to Share- holders on Capital, and thereafter distri buted among Polley holders, annually, in OARGO will be received on board unit, ALL the Profits of the Underwriting NoonSPROIE and PARCELS at the Business pro rata to amount of premiums Office until 9. on the 29th Idom.
For particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply at the P. & O. 8. "N. 06.' Office Hongkong.
....
CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGNE VIBVMJSYORKABE REQUIRID,
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A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route te Poured by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com pany Agelts with the Bills of Lading, or with Parsels; and the Company do not hold themselver Vesponsible for any detention or prejudice which may happen from incorrect
Ad quod Ness Duck declaration
Shippers are particularly requested to note A terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
contributed.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong,, July 9, 1872, 20
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
THE
COMPANY.
(FIRE AND LIFE) ITALY-TWO MILLIONS BERRLING,
underslimed are prepared to grant POLICIES against the Rink of FIRE on Buildings or on Goods stored, therein, on Coals in Matsheds, on Goods on board. Vessels, and on Hulls of Vessels in Has bour, at the usual Terms and Conditions
Proposal for Life Assurances will be re- colved, and, tranmmitted to the Director “¡ for their decision, som reistur af de gali BE P. 40. 6, N. Co. reserve the If required, protection will be granted on option of forwarding all Goods ship first class lives up to £1000 on a Slugle ped by their Steamers for Europe through Life. Egyptpelther ry Ball, or by Oanal in their own Steamer, or in vessels employed for the purpose
SAMAJ MOTVER, Superintendent. 40. §. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, March 16, 1876.
ught bug of ho
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Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company,
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND TASSENGERS FOR THE "UNITED
STATES AND EUROPE,
-IN CORBUTION WITH THE
CENTRAL and
UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING BAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTIO STEAMERE.
THE 8. 8.BELGIC" will be des- patchsti for, San Francisco, via Yoko- hama, on SATURDAY, the 1st April, at 3 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europe.
Connection is made at Yokohama, with -Steamers from Shanghat
Freight will be received on Board until 6.p.m. of Slat Instant. Parcal Packages will be received at the Office until 5 p.m. same day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same La seguired,
Return Passage Tickets available for 6
For Rates of Premiums, forms of pro- posals or any other information, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.
Agents Hongkong"& Canton, Hongkong, January 4, 1867, 2nd y
THE OHINA FIRE INSURANCE
· COMPANY LIMITED, HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG: GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of A China and Japan, and at Bingapore, Balgon and Penang.
Risks accepted, and Falleles of Insurance granted at the rates of Premium current at the above mentioned Ports,
ILI
NÓ CHARGE FOR FOLIUÝ TEEK
JAS, B. COUGHTRIE, Becratory, Hongkong, November 1, 1871,
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER
AND LONDON, MAA THE Underelgued have been appointed
Agents for the above Company at Hongkong, Canton, Foochow, Shaughal and Hankoy, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1868,
THE LONDON ASSURANCE,
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER
"
months are issued at a reduction of 20 por His Majesty King George The First, cent on regular rates.)-
For further information as to Freight Or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
3
G. B. EMORY, Acting Agent. Hongkong, March 1, 1876. ́
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U. 8 MAIL LINE
PACIFIO MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA" OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT TOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISO), :
THE Next U, S. Mall Steamor will be despatched for San Francisco, vis
Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the 15th
JD. 1720
عباد
THE Undersigned having been appointed Tarents for the above operon tre prepared to grant Insurances as follow: Marine Department, pleas Polloles at ourrent zates payable either here, in London or at the principal Ports of India, China and Australia
Fire Department. Poliales lasted for long or short periods at current rates. A discount of 20% allowed.
Lifs Department fram Polleles issued, for sums not exceeding £5,000 on reasonable terms,de
HOLLIDAY, WINE & Oo, Hongkong, July 25, 1672,
April, 1876, at S 2.K., taking Passengers, CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, and Freight, for Japan, the United States and Europe.
Through Passenger Tickets and Bib
of Lading are issued for transportation to
Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San
(LIMITED.)
NOTICE.
granted at current rates Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and Marine Risks to all pass of the World, South America, and to New York and In accordance with the Company's Articles Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS,
& Steamer of the Mitan Bisht S. 8. Com of Association, Two Thirds of the Profis whether Shareholders or not, in proportion pany will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Sea are distributed annually to Contributors, Forte, about same date, and make close to the nest Amount of Premis contributed connection at Yokohama.
by each, the remaining third being carried to Reserve Fund,
-
At New York, Passengers have selection of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany.
Freight will be received on board until pim, 14th Prosimo. Parool Packages will be received at the office until 5 p.m. same day all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same Is requiredericia odoleASIN
For further information as to Parago And Freight, apply to the agency of the Company, Fraya West.
OLYPHANT & 00., General Agents,"
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Hongkong, April 17, 1878,
YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOOLA. TION OF SHANGĦAL
NOTICE
THE CHINA MAIL.
insurances.
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSUR- ANCE, COMPANY, ADELAIDE,
CAPITAL
... 2500,000,
Intimations.
Now Ready.
THE CHINA REVIEW,
VOL IV., No. 4,
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company in Hongkong, China and Japan, are prepared Annual to issue Palioles of Marine Insurance, payable in Australia, London, Calcutta, Bombay, Mauritius, Ohina and Japan at current rates, HUMAN JADAMSON, BELL & Co.
Hongkong, September 6, 1875,
VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COM PANY OF HONGKONG LIMITED, IN LIQUIDATION,
NOTICE
CONTENTS,
Essays on the Chinese Language, The Folklore of China, an Pao-sze: The Cleopatra of Chips. An Introduction to s Retrospect of Forty Years of Foreign Intercourse with China,
One Page from Choo Foo-taze.
The Wry-Necked Tree, Phallic Worship.
HONGKONG MARKET PRICES. Corrected to Saturday, Mar. 25, 1876. At 1100 Dash per Dallas Mexican Pate
No. 8978.-MARCH 28, 187
| Curry Stuff, English,
120 110 Boallions,
Shalots
30 20
| Garilo, Gloger,
Green Pass, you
60
Butcher Meat.
Bacon, English, Foochow
·400 800
English
Bubscription, postage included,
$6.50,
Boast, Soup,
Beef, sirloin and prime cnt, cy, 160 120 Lettuce, English
batty
120 100 Beef Corned,
Chinese 180 120 Mint,
70 60 Mushroom, dried, 130 120 Ondon, Bombay
160 150 Green Winter Course
16
head
10
catty
bunch
20 1200010 750 680.
80
70
Bullooka Brains,
er sot, m3500140
Green
2015
fféil, táck
11
Head
Heart,
250-200 Parsley, Uninese, 400 350 English, 1000 700 Potatoes, Macau,
150 110
Sweet,
catty
80
20
bunch
catty
30 d0
14 12
Feet,
60 Pumpkina,
1210
Kidneys,
0:50 || Radishes, English
dos,
$40 80
The Expedition of the Mongols Against
Java in 1299, AID. V
"Tail,*
20 15
Liver,
40 90
15 12
200
200
∙180160
Fresh, China Salt,
180: 160 Water Elly Roots,
60
Shoulder,
9120 Water Oress,
80 16
20
Pigs Chitlings,
Feet,
120 110 Aleurites,
60 50
"
250 200
"
Hend
110 100, California,
500
"
Heart
»
Kidney
12
Liver, Pork Chop
autty
D
Corned, Log
50 Bananas, fragrant Pu 70 60
Ajo: Common 120 110 Chomuts, 140 180 Cosonuuts 180 120 Currants, $140 180
80
025 100
60 60
Eat or Lard,
Intelligence.
Notes and Queries on Eastern Matters -
Hams, Am
A Person Divide dar ante against New Books and Literary Calvor Head and Feet, Annalaimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their claims will not be recognised.
ADOLF ANDRE,
B. D. SASSOON,
Liquidators.
Hongkong, December 20, 1876,
THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE CO.
apl
TELE Undersigned having been appointed for the shave- named Company is prepared to grant Policies against Fire, on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of £10,000, at the sausi zatos, subject to an immediate die dangt of 20 %, respe
Attention is invited to a considerable reduction in Fremia for Life Insurance in Chinn
Life Polides affected during the year 1875, share in the Bonits to be declared on 31st December for the quinquennial period then ending.
A. MAGG, HEATON, Hongkong, September 27, 1875.
NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE
INSURANCE COMPANÝ,
Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament.
BLISHED 1808.
CAPITAL £2,000,000,
THE Undersigned, "AGENTs at Hongkong T
for the above Company, are prepared to grant Pollafes against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, or on Merchandise in the same, at the usual Rates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent,
GILMAN & Oo,
Agents, Hongkong, July 6, 1875,
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, THE Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant In- surances at current rate
MELOHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company,
Intimations.
THE CRINESE MAIL.
TERMS OF ADVERTISING IN THE Chinese Mail.
TWO cents a character for the first 100 Tharter, and
beyond the first 100, for first insertion, and half price for repetitions during the first week Bubsequent weeks insertions will be charged only one half the amount of the first week's charge Advertisements for half a year and longer will be allowed a deduction of 25 per cent on the total amount, and contracts for more favourable terms can be made in die oren vasketbal
Efforts have been made to satablish Agents for circulating the Chinese Mail in all the porta and in the interior of China, all the parts in Japan, in Saigon, Singapore, Penang, Calcutta, Batavia, Manila, the Philippines, Australia, San Francisco, Peru and other places which Chinese frequent When the list of Agencies is completed, it will be published. Agents hays boon already established in most of the above places, and in important ports more than
ORUN AYIN, one agent has been appointed at each
Manager, Hongkong, February 79, 1874,
A
NOTICE
THE CHINESE MAIL,
ROM and after the Chinese Now fear's Fap (Tuburary 17, 1874), the Chinese
Ma will be issued DAILY instead of FRI WEEKLY heretofore. No change, how FTER this date, the above Association | every will be made in the price of subeoripi
three and One Third per sent. (831%) on Local Risks only.
G. BEMORY, Acting Agent. All allow Brokerage of Thirty Hongkong, March 16, 1878.
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YHINA REVIEW
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HONG LISTS.
THE AMENDED HONG LIST
Chinese,
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in English and Chinese, con- taining the Names of all the most important Companies, Institutions Sheeps' Head, and Foot, not and Mercantile Houses in the Colony,
Heart,
Kidneys,
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"Price, 25 cents each; or $2.50 Sucking Pigs, per dozen, a primalpurity, mits
At the "China Mail! Office,
The Orgyland China Mail.
(The sidest Overland Paper to Chilka,J--- PUBLISHED AS THE "CHINA MAIL" OFFIUH,
ity 40 30 Squash, Bottle
500 460 Taro,
350 Tomatoes,
200 160 Turnips, English,
140
110 100 Tame,
60 60
110 100 Apples, Dried
120 110 Dately id
bottle 400 850
Mangosteens,
200 180
bottis
380 820 Figs, Dried,
600 400
each
50 50 ChinyĀS,
40
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1400 1200| Oranges, Sweet Sunwosy
2007:170
Teal,
Catty
180 120
Coolie
5040
Poultry
Сарон, Deer, small, Ducks,
calty
200 180.
Nutmeg
$5.00 Lichees, Dried,
catty
180 120 Lemone
180
Dried
BROA
220 200 Loong Ngan, Dri
50 150
Egge, Hen
dos.
100
Loquats,
Duck
100
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Balt
100
Malons, Chinese ›
40 80 100
battg
180 170
Pears, Chefeo,
120 110
Bach
800 260
Plae-apples, Panti
fr
1500
Plantains, common
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Pigeons, Quail, It containe Shipping news from Shanghai, Hongkong, Canton, Macao &c., and a com- Snipe,
Teal, plate Commercial Summary,
Subscription, $12 per annum, payable in Turkeys, Cock, advance, Postage added Single Copter, 60 cents each,
Terms of Advertising, same as in Daily China Mail
Bach
150 140 Prunes, Dried,
bottle
80 70 Pumeloss, Canton
catty
Hen.
125 120 Raisins, Muscatel 200 180 600 500 Sugar Cane, 400 850 Tamarinds.
Ib
200 160
atick
80 $25
catty
60°
50
Walnuts, nawet
100
Bombay Ducks
60 80
Bream,
Darp,
To Let.
Codfish, salt.
YOMPILED from the Daily Okina Mail,
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published twice a month on the Fowls, morning of the English Mail's departure, Geese,
atid-is a record of each fortnight's current
history of events in China and Japan, con Partridges, tributed in original reports and collated Pheasants, Canton, Ure pair from the journals published at the various ports in thosa Countries,
TO LET,
With Immediate Possession,
TWO Dwelling Houses and Offices, Now 14 and 16, Stanley Street, lately in the occupation of Messrs KAYKAL & Co.
The House No. 35, Wellington Street, lately in the occupation of Messrs ROSE & Co.
The Dwelling House No. 4, Alexandra Terrace.
The Store and Dwelling House, No. 31, Queen's Road, lately in the occupation of
The House and Offices No. 8, D'Agullar Street, lately in the occupation of Mr F. DEGENERA
Congor Eels,
Crabs,
Cuttle Fish, Dace,
Dog Fish, Eeis,
Fresh Fish, Large-
31
200×160
60 40
800 260
each 100
bottls 1100 50
Miscellaneou
per hundred 200 Water Chestnuts, bolu bylo
* bottle * 260° 900
pleul 1600-1500
catty
100 90 110 100 Allspice,
200 180 Brad, *-
1:00
60
80 Butter, 80Candled Ora
50.
110 100
Сарыа 80 70 Charcoal,
-120 100
Lemon
450
700 600
bottle
760 700
750€ 700
220 160
ploul 1b.
1100 1000
"400
130 120
Smail
„ 120 100
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each"
1100-
Frog, Garoupa, Gudgeon, Gurnet, Herrings, small
200 150 Cinnamon, 130 110 Citron,
280 200
160 150
270 350
canut Oil,
200 160
960 220
hox
#
500 250
Batty
450 00
40 30
Live Fish, Lobsters,
Also with occupation from lat April next.) Mackeral,
The Bungalow No. 5, Old Bailey Street.
Mullet, The Dwelling House No. 46, Peel Street,
Oysters, now in the occupation of Mr HAUBCHILD.
Parrot Fish, (And will ocupation from 1st May next.)
Porchy Pomfret, Prawns, Ray, Roach,
The Dwelling House No. 1, Alexandra Terrace, at present in the cocupation of Dr STOUT,
DOUGLAS LAPRAIE & Coi Hongkong, March 20, 1876.
TO BE LET. COMMODIOUS HOUSE in Queen'
A Road East, with Godown attached.
Rent 61ð per month,
Apply to
PURDON & Co. Hongkong, March 20, 1876.
TO LET
With Possession on the 1st April.
known at the London Inn, HE Premises in Queen's Road Central
Apply to
LANE, ORAWFORD & O Hongkong, March 9, 1876.
TO LET IRST Chasa STORAGE, GODOWNE,
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TAYLOR & THOMPSON. Hongkong, November 20, 1975.
TO LET
House No Beymour Terrace. House No. 8, Peddar Hill.
HOUSE No. 6) Zetland Shepet
"DAVID SASSOON, SONS à Qo. Hongkong, March 4, 1870,
Rook Fish, Salmon, Canton,
Salt Fioly Shrimps
Skate
120 110 Cloves,
100 90 ∙100 - $1.00
100 90
Caffee,
Curry Powder,
180 120 Firewood,
80 70
90 80
Flour
plaul 2750 2500
$60...
bottle 700 BOG.
bottle
180 180
108
1700 1500
bottle (ground)
Crazy
100 90
catty
180: 120
Lamy Oll,
100.00
130 120
1000 900
100 00
Mace,
matty
800-750
110 100 Mango Chutney,
80
Mustard
200
Nutineg
160
O
120 110
Oliver
250-200
Plokied
120-110
800
Paddy,
pleni 1600 1400
Pearl Barley
bottle
240 200
catty
120 100 Pepper (whole).
270 220
70 60
1980-200
100 90
160
Snapper, Boles, Fresh Tench, Turtles, Small White-bait,
200 00 Rice,
8020
100 110
Bago
$200
120 110
Salad Dil
280180
800
100
Balt, doarse
#10
Vegetables.
Asparagus, Bamboo Shoots, Beans, sprout,
broadj French, Best root, Cabbage, Macao,
zed for pickling 17 White, Canton estty
Taploos Tas Vermicelli, Chinese 20080 ou
BADH
20 10 100,
8070 30
Vinegar, English
bonin
1000 900 100% 100
reserve
Carrots, fresh
Balt Caulifower, Celery, Chinese,
Chiller, Dr
800-280
20
250 200
100
Tib
800 256
40
30 20
Grongs Oster" Inspect
English
60 40
Frinted (and p
Cucumber,
400 880 Split. Pos, 120 100 Bugar, Chir
1412
16 10 Assorted Meat,
800 260 250-200
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