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For Sale.

FOR SALE, THE Undermentioned valuńble LAND and BUILDINGS on Inland Lot No. 7, situated at 40 and 48, Queen's Read, the Property of the late Mr G. B. FALUDNER:

The TWO BLOCKS of BUILDINGS occupying the finest position, are of the most commodious description, with TREA SUBY and ample Gonowns; the Ground Floors are of Grauite, the Buildings are known to be the most handsome and sub- stantially built Premises in the Culony, and are all in perfect condition and good' order, &c.

Applications for Purobase, or further Information, to be made to

JOHN NOBLE,

46, Queen's Road,

Hongkong, March 30, 1876.

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To-day's Advertisements.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

KWANGTUNG,"

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

Hongkong, April 10, 1876.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA

The Steamship

"HINDOSTAN,"

ARRIVALS.

April 10, Gurga, French steamer, 799, Garceau, Manila Apr. 7, 6.30 p.m., General

REMEDIOS & Co.

April 10, Geelong, British steamer, 1125, C. Fraser, Shanghai April 7, Mails and General.-P. & Ø. 8. N. Co.

DEPARTURES.

April 8, Stad Amsterdam, for Saigon.

8-MocGregor, for Bangkok. 8, Genoa, for Saigon.

9, Lord of the Isles, for S. Francisco. 9, Agamemnon, for Amoy,

9, Arratoon Apoar, for Swatow."

9, Maharajah, for Swatow.

9, Yesso, for Swatow, &o.

9, Anlan, for Canton.

9, 0-ina, for Catton.

10, Gwalior, for Shanghai.

10, Malacca, for Yokohama.

10, Chink ang, for Shanghai. 10, 8. G. Reed, for Portland (Oregon).

CLEARED.

PASSENGERS.

ARRIVED.Per Gwalior, for Hongkong, Mies Sanz, Miss Hupere, Messrs Hurst,

For Yoko-

THE CHINA MAIL.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.

Meeting,

No, 8980 APRIL 10, 1876:

One of Schools In Class I. (schools in which a likely to take a high rank among the through eating the disassed meat. mineral producing countries of the the deceased was a farmer and owner of Chinese éducation is given). Explanation world. The total production of mine several gos. They took ill one after the will in future, include the whole, instud 2.30 p.m.-Meeting of Legislativo rals of all kinds in Japan in 1874, amether, and the man sold them off at a cheap of a portion, of the Reading. Books, thus

ly coal, copper, silter, iron, coal, oil,

Council,

TO ADVERTISERS.

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

at 7.30 p. 1

BIRTH,

lead and tin is estimated by Mr Plon Prion He retained, however, one of them Standard III.-Explanation: The ohar kett, to

amount in zalue to only and made a feast of it, at which he invited acters in the passage road. Standard IV. £752,881, of which coal alone represents neighbour of his, a young widow, to par-Explanation: Simple phrase in the no less than £398,125, leaving £354,695 take. Shortly after the meal, all those who passage road. for all other mineral products. This partook of the ment took ill, the symptoms poor result is, he considers, in a great The publication of this issue commenced degree to be accounted for by the defec being those of inflammation of the throat, THE following account, duly certified, of:

tive manner in which the mines are The widow and the farmer both died before the average amount of bank notes in cir- worked by Japanese. The best deve medical aid could arrive, while the other culation in Hongkong, during the month loped and most productive of all the members of his family had a narrow soaps, ending 31st March, is also published in At Hongkong, on the 10th April, Mrs. Japanese coal mines is the one in It comments on the usefulness of Chinese Saturday's Gazetto:-

the small island of Takasima, about P. KARBERG, of a Son.

ten miles from Nagasaki. In 1874 this newspapers, and thinks they can aid the mine produced no less than 72,000 tons Government. It recommends the establish- Oriental Bank Corporation,.....$314,706 of saleable coal, and there is a probabili- ment of press laws, in conformity with ty of this amount being largely increased Wostern usages, so as to allow the people under its present management. The freedom of speech. copper found in Japan is of excellent quality, but the production is small, The total output of refined copper in 1874 was only 3,000 tons, and yet small

-DEATH.

On the 26th February, at 45, Albemarle Street, ALFRED HUTCHISON, of Canton, China, aged 36 years.

THE CHINA MAIL.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1876.

LOUAL AND GENERAL

Banks.

Average. Amount.

Chartered Bank of I., A. & C.,..... 502,874 Chart Mero, B. of I., L. & C.,... 586,499 H.K. & S.hai Bank Corp......

Total,.........

1,548,220

$3,022,308

THE B. A. M. S. Co.'s steamer Bowen, | arrived in Melbourne on the 13th ulto,,

and its fleet:-"The company now posses

a well-organised fleet for the mail servíos,

there is little fear but that the Torres Straits and with saoh veseole at their command, route will become popular with voyagers, especially to the Hastern rettlementa. The Bowen is commanded by Captain Thomas Park, who has already been here in other of the company's steamers, and who speaks in terias of high praias of his new command.

Marks and servant, Morel, J. N. Posseleth- THE London papers brought by the Mail as this quantity is it probably took Tan William Manson sailed from Sydney and the Argus thus speaks of the Company Capt. F. ASHTON, will be de- waite, W. G. Posselethwaite, W. Gale, that arrived yesterday contain a report more than 200 different mines to for Hongkong on the 11th of March. spatched for the above Forts and G. W-Simonds, and 12 Chinese. For of a debate in the House of Lords in produce it. Mr Plunkett, however, on WEDNESDAY, the 12th Instant, at Shanghai, Mr Russell 11. Daylight.

hama, Messra G. Vincent and Lieshman, regard to affairs in the Malayan Penin- thinks the production could be large

Per Bowen, from Melbourne, Mra Jon-sula. The subject was introduced by a ly increased if a better system were We are informed by the Agents that the The mines are still vorked, it steamer Antenor left Singapore for Hong nings, and 16 Chinese; from Sydney, motion from Lord Stanley of Alderley pursued. Messrs Ross, Funaki, Eda, and 42 Chinese, for the production of papers, and his is said, on the old Japanese system and kong to-day,

Per Gunga, Capt. ashton and Servant, Lordship, in the course of a lengthened the present proprietors show no disposition Messrs Eugene Aussenso and Bowan, 10

There is in No later telegrams have some on by the speech poured out censure, in no mean to adopt any improvement European deck, and 179 Chinese:

measure, upon all concerned in the mat- the opinion of Mr. Pinnad nine is English Mail steamer than those already Per China, 92 Chinese, Per Penedo, 1 Europesu deck and 2 Chlter, from the Secretary of State for the reason why foreigners should continue as

Colonies down to the men engaged in the at present to be jealously excluded from published. expedition. The Secretary of State for mining operations, or even from landing the Colonies, he considered, was "prima money to Japanese mine owners, as the A inspection of the Government and Per Geelong, from Shanghai: for Venloe, rily responsible for the valuable lives mines can never be properly worked Volunteer Fire Brigade will take place to

Hemorrow at 3 p.m. Mr R. Doweon. For Southampton, Mrs Wadman, Mrs Coults and child. For that were lost in the country, and also without foreign capital and science. Hongkong, 23 Chinese.

for the bloodahed, injustice and expendi- considers that the object of Japan DEPARTED Per Tesso, 1 -European dook ture that bad occurred, and which might should be to gain a character for her mi and 231 Chinese.

follow later." The Colonial Governor neral production before China comes had exceeded his duties; the Residents into competition with her," sppointed had blundered, and some of the men engaged in the expedition had been guilty of disgraceful acts.

Captain T. 8. GARDNER, Will leave this for the above Porta on SATURDAY, the 15th Instant, at 8.p.m.

Despatches will close at 2.80 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, April 10, 1876.

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND

CALOUTTA.

mese.

Per Abbotsford, 8 Chinese, Per Fyen, 32 Chinese,

Per Agamemnon, Mr M. M. Motha, and BO Chinese.

Per S. G. Reed, 228 Chinese. Per Malacca, for Yokohama, Capt. Col- llagwood, Lieut. Newland, Mosers Vincent, D. Egorr, Commander, will leave Lieshman, H. T. Permowen, J. R. Hughes, for the above Ports on SATURF. W. Marks, and one deck.

The Steamship

"ARGYLL,"

DAY, the 15th Instant, at 3 pm.

For Freight or passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Hongkong, April 10, 1376.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, Calling at YOKOHAMA,

splö

The Departure of the B, B.

"QUANGSE"

is unavoidably Postponed until MONDAY, the 17th

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR SHANGHAI. Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for HANKOW, NINGPO & PORTS IN JAPAN.

The Company's Steamship

*ANTENOR"

will be despatched on about the 18th Instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,

Hongkong, April 10, 1870.

FOR SHANGHAI,

The Russian Steamship

"RUSSIA," GERARD, Master, shortly ex pected from Singapore, will have quick despatch as above,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

WM. PUSTAU & Co.,

Agenta. Hongkong, April 10, 1876.

Per Gwalior, for Shanghai, Dr. J. Wood, Mesars R. Hill, Sayle, J. Hunter, and 3 deck.

Per Chinkiang, 2 cabin and 80 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS. The British str. Cawdor Castle reports experienced moderate winds and Ane wes ther throughout,

out the passage.

THE SPIRIT OF THE MORNING

PRESS..

The recent Malayan outbreak was un- doubtedly a most unsatisfactory affair

The Press; commenting on the report from beginning to end. We spent lives and property in subduing a people with that a gunboat has been bulit at the Foo- whom we should have had no concern, chow Arsenal entirely by Chinese artisans we got possession of a country which we without any foreign ald whatever, says that did not want, and we are now in no the Chinese have undoubtedly made pro small dimoulty as to what the next step

We have gross in the art of war but that they have should be in the master. gained no credit by the affair, and we scarcely yet reached the stage when they have lost both life and money. But in the face of all this, one cannot help thinking that the speech of Lord Stan- ley of Alderley was very injudicious, and his censure, in some respects, unde servod.

Tas following latest mali advices were re. ceived to London :-Yokohama Jan. 18, Shanghai 41, Foochow 20, Hongkong 27.

We are informed by Messrs Jardine Mathe- son & Co, that the steamer Lotus arrived at San Francisco from this port on the 30th ult.

We are requested to say that the rehearsal of "Lauda Sion" will be held to-morrow evening, in the Cathedral, at to B, instead of this evening.

can safely run alone. This report respect | THE-barque Alphington, having disaharged ing the gunboat must, probably, be taken her Sugar cargo, was to leave Melbourne cum grano salis, What the Chinese have for Hongkong sia Newcastle on the 18th learnt has, for the most part, been mare de ulto: The Sumatra was circulated to leave

Melbourne for the East on the 23rd alto.

Caillet, with Admiral Veron on board, of learning unless they send pupils to arrived here late on Saturday from Saigon, Europe to acquire a practical knowledge, and saluted the Harbour on Sunday, being The expense would not be answered by the Battery and HM.S. great, and the Chinese would learn a Audacious, good deal more by going to Europe to be

·

The steaming powers of the Bowm are quite equal to those of the latest of the her here, and on her present voyage she company's steamers which have preceded accomplished the distance from Hongkong to the Cosmopolitan wharf, at Sydney, in 10 days 14 hours, this period being inclusive of 40 hours' stoppages at various ports. The run front Sydney Heads to Port Phillip Heads was also made in 48 hours, a per- formance which tells well in favour of the thorough order and working of the machinery,"

The Indian Statesmas of March 20 says Conspicuous amongst the recent failures affecting the commercial community of Bombay, is the suspension of payment by Mears. Albert Kunkier and Oo, of Bombay and Marseilles, information of which was received in this city yesterday morning by private telegram.

P

TEA Post-Master General has issued the following notice, in reference to Malls for India by French PacketIt has been out- tomary at this: Offles not to close Mails for India by each French Mail Packet, bat only by those which meet a branch Packet

that is to say, by each alternate French at Galls to carry the correspondence on

Mail. To provide, however, for the trans. mission of letters to India by the interme diato Packets, by which hitherto no Indian Mails have been made up, it has been arranged that such letters may be sent, but they can be paid only as far as Ceylon, and should be marked Paid to Galls only. The postage to Ceylon must be prepaid, but they will go on from Galle as, unpaid. As compared with waiting for the next P. & 0. steamer, it is stated that a letter thus

instructed than by having European instruc. Tas maximum temperature at the Peak sent to Caloutts would gain from 3 to 5 tor imported to China. This last con during the past week, was 65.0, the days, to Madras, from 6 to 8 days, accord- ing to the season; but that letters for sideration is one which interests them minimum 81.0; at the Harbane-Master's Bombay and Western India would slut fo exclusively, but it is destrable on all Office, Praya West, the maximum was 68.0,time by the above arrangement. grounds that the Chinese should be encour the minimum 59.0. 2.60 inches rain fell aged to visit other countries, in order that during the week. some of their conceit may be rubbed off

THE Great Northern Telegraph Company notifies that the Russian land lines are interrupted. As, we are informed, tho Company has now an efficient repairing staff to attend to the overland lines, the interruption is not expouted to last over a day or two.

(L. & U. Express.)--

will be found a great boon to residents in A new lamp has been invented which

the Far East. It is called the Defiance Paragon Pankab Lamp," and from the in- geniousness of its construction is rendered impervious to the drought produced by the use of the Punkab.

The German steamer China reports: had variable winde and light rain until reaching Instant, at 3 p.m.

the Lammonks, thence had E.N.E. winds For Freight or Passage, apply to

and clear weather to port. Passed strs. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Baloong and langt te, both bound North, ap17 Hongkong, April 10, 1870.

It would have been much tail they are as yet unable to plan and carry The British steamer Penedo reports: light Northerly winds and ane weather to be better, in the first place, if his Lord-out any important piece of work in its Paracels, thence to port cloudy weather,

ship, had not been so hiety in bring entirety, and it is doubtful if they will ever Taz French flagship Atalants, Captain The British steamer Abbotsford reports: ing the matter before the House. be able to perfect themselves in this branch bad light E. and N.. winds and fine we His Lordship was well aware that the ther throughout. In Bangkok, Ben Ledi.

The Danish stener Fyen reports: mo-papers were not complete owing to a

despatch, which Sir W. Jervois consider derate monsoon and fine weather.

The British steamer Bowen reports left ed essential to a thorough understanding Sandridge pier (Melbourne) March 16th at of the matter, not being among them, 2 pan., arriving off Cosmopolitan wharf and, as Lord Carnarvon said, in justice or Sydney 18th at 10pm. Left Sydney on

22nd at 5.30 p.m., arriving at Cooktown to all parties concerned, the case ought 29th at 9 a.m. Left Cooktown same day not to have been presented to the Le- at 2 p.m., arriving Somerset after 10 hours gislature while such a document was datention in Torres Straits 30th, 6.60 a.m wanting. Lord Stanley's reason for Left Somerset same day at 2.35 pm, throwing the responsibility of the "blood aple On 8 h April at 5 p.m. passed Company's shed, injustice and expenditure that str. Normanby The Bowen encountered had occurred," upon the shoulders of the thick aqually weather in Torres Straits Secretary of State for the Colonias ap Remainder of passage fine weather and

peared obtefly to be that Lord Carnarvon light winds.

The French steamer Gunga reports: had had approved of the provisional appoint- and their ignorance on subjects connected light N.E. winds and fine weather through- ment of the Residents. While we cannot with foreigners dissipated. The Press also U. S. 8. Kearsage arrived helps questioning the policy of appointing comments on the opening of Hainan for at Manila as we were leaving. Passed a these Residents, we think Lord Stanley trade. steamer bound in at 1 a.m. on the 8th sup went rather too far in throwing such an posed to be the Esmeralda, and a steamer alarming responsibility upon the should- (Daino unknown) Bame afternoon bound

ers of Lord Carnarvon for the reason he South,

advanced. Lord Carnarvon did not act without consideration, and, as his Lord- ship stated in his reply, the papers to be laid on the table may go far to defend the course he took in the matter. The remarks of Lord Stanley respecting the proces dings of the troops in the Peninsula were also, at least, injudicious. On one

very bad quality. or two occasions indiscreet acts may have from the Six Companies at Sau Frandsoning, has been either very short or of

The marriage of Professor Tyndall to Misa Louisa Claud Hamilton, eldest Per Lathley Bich, for San Francisco, been committed by our troops in the respecting the excitement that existed there

daughter of Lord and Lady Claud Hamil. A CORRESPONDENT whose "ruling passion" Hongkong, April 10, 1876,

29,420 bage Rice @ 50 lbs., 1,801 boxes course of the expedition, but these were on the Chinese immigration question. It Nut Oil, 362 boxes Rige Flour, 871 pkgs.acts of individuals, and should not be observe that wherever the Chinaman goes must be muslo suggests that, as there are The marriage was celebrated by Dean ton, has taken place in Westminster Abbey. Fire Crackers, 187 slabs Granite, 50 bales laid to the charge of the force generally, he is the despised man of the foreigner. several brass bands in Hongkong just now Stanley. In addition to the parents of OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

Paper, 20 pkgs. Camphor-wood Trunks, 18 The only incident brought forward by This is owing to the low standard of the (there may be half-a-dozen including those the bride and a few relatives and friends YONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer pkge. Tea, 4,425 pkgs. Sundries,

there were present Professor Hurley, Agamemnon, are hereby notified that

Per American ship 8. G. Reed, salled Lord Stanley to support his statements the Cage is being discharged and landed 10th April, for Portland, Oregon -0,386 was the well-known one of setting fire class of Chinone, who emigrate. If the in the flying squadron), a musical "tug-of- De Hooker, Bir 3. Pollock, Mr. Thomas

rs were large merchants and well war" might be held. A competicion of Carlyle, Mr Spottiswoode, Mir Busk, & bags Rice & 50 lb., 170 boxes Nut Oil, 120 to the Chinaman's hut. This was eer. sojourners

The Rev. Dr. Legge is to assist in editing both cases it will lie at Conelguess' risk, | bags Sugar & 1 pioul, 200 paskages Boy, tainly a reprehensible proceeding, but if educated scholars, foreigners would be only this kind would certainly be a novel a portion of a new edition of Professor Max The Cargo will be ready for delivery from 48 boxes Rise Flour, 97 packages Mediving, report be true, it was done by the direotoo glad to welcome them.

and would probably cause a sensation. An Miller's translations of the sacred books Godown on aud after the 8th April, 1,486 packages Sundries,

tion of a young civil officer," and

The Chung Ngoi San Po comments on open-air Concert might be given, however, of the world referring to the religion of ***1676,

against the wishes of the men, and to

the followers of Confucius and Lots. bring it forward as a charge against the troops generally engaged in the expedi. don is manifestly unjust. To our mind the way in which our officers and men carried out the expedition reflects the greatest credit on them, and whatever undertaking, certainly the troops did their work in a most gallant and satisfactory

NOTICE.

TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX 0, 8. §. 40,'% 8. 8.

AGAMEMNON, FROM LIVERPOOL. CHIPPING Orders must be obtained from the Undersigued not later than the 17th Inat., for shipment per 8.8. Antenor. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agents.

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at the Godowns of the Undersigned, in

Goods undelivered after 15th April, 1876, will be subject to rent.

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, -Agents. Hongkong, April 10, 1876.

SHIPPING.

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ARRIVALS April 8, Atalants, French fron-olad (flag ship), 8600, 12 guos, 410 p, Caillet, Balgon

April 8, Cawdor Castle, British steamer, 1405, Jas. Greig, Saigon April 8, Ries. ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

April 9. Yantio, U. 8. gunboat, 410, 3 guns, 288 b,p., B. McCook, Macno.

April 9, thinklang, from Canton. April 0 (2 10 am), Gwalior, British sir, 1710, J. O. Babot, Bombay March 1, Galle 25, Penang April 1 and Singapore S Mails and Genoral,P. & O. 5. N6,

April 9, China, German steamer, 648, P. Honninge, Shanghai April 6, General, SISSEY & Co,

Sa Festedo, British atcamer, 652, Onu, Saigon April 4, Bide-MELCHES &

Co

April 9, Abbotsford, British steamer, 649, Chas. Patterson, Bangkok April 3, Rica JADINE, MATHESON & Co.

April 10, Fyen, Danish steamer, 909, T. Term, Bangkok April 2, Rice,YUEN FAT Boxo.

April 10, B British steamer, 644, Thos. Park, Melbourne March 18, Sydney 24, Cooktown 28, Somerset 80, Mail and General-GIBA, LIVINGSTON & Co.

April 10, Cyclop, German ganbest, 360, guns, Bb.p., Von Reiche, Amoy Apt. 8. April 20, Shaulo, from Cantos,

The British steamer Geelong reports: experienced variable breezes and smooth Passed the water with dense fog at times,

On the soy for Hongkong at Woosung 9th 5.30 p.m. passed barque Wilhelm near the Brothers, steering S, W, Arrived at Hongkong, 10th at 5 pm.

CARGOES.

POST OFFICE NOTIFIQATINOS, MAILS WILL OLOSE ---

J

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

Per KWANGTUNG, at 6 pm. To-mor

row, the 11th Int

For HONOLULU. —

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Que Grumbler la asit again. This time he says that "the light of other days is falling," which is hard, with Glas at $4 per 1,000 feet.

The collection of ivory carvings, Chinese jade carving, and enamel paintings balong- ing to the late Mr John Bowman, of Clap ham, were sold last week at the rooms of Messrs Christie, Manson, and Woods. The ivory carvings, obiefly atatuettes and busts, sold at prices varying from £8 to twenty guineas. Among the jade earrings, a cylin carved with landscapes, sold for £50; a pierced bowl and cover, the handles as animals, £36. The whole collection realised

THE HONGKONG NATIVE PRESS.

Tho Chinese Mail gives a translation of the proceedings at the interview the Anti- Opiam Society had with the Marquis of Salisbury. It says the telegram from Lon. In this case we agree with him, as for near-drical matchpot, six inches high, green jade, don'confirms the intelligence which somely a week the Gas supply, early in the of the leading Chinese here have received

the telegram announcing the prohibition of now that the Band is silent in the Gardens. Chinese emigration to California, 1t says

a

sum of 22,910.

At the Central Criminal Court Alexander Allsch, late of China, who pleaded guilty,

the Chination who go there are not all bad Ws hear that the Portuguese are organislast session to a charge of embezzlement, mon, and if it is because the natives saunoting another Pilgrimage to Bauchoan, the was brought up for judgment, and sentent compete with the Chinese that the pro esmer leaving Hongkong on Saturday, od to twelve months' hard labour,

Per Barque COLOMBO, at 11 ait, only be thought of the policy of the hibition is enforced, it throws discredit on the 8th May hert, and returning on Snaday | elouary in Chins, attended a meeting st

Wednesday, the 12th Int

For YOKOHAMA.

Pet OROHIS, at 489 pit, on Wednes

day, the 12th ities,

the American Government. The Congrens afternoon,

A fide Bust of 8. Francis has asked the President to negociate for Xavier will, on this occasion, be inaugurated the convertion of the existing trusty luto a on the very spot the Saint breathed his last, It must be gratifying to all interested treaty of commerce only. Does this mean now marked by a granite Cross, immediately

Matter:

The Rov. James Sadier, formerly a mis Southampton on the 28th ult. on behalf of the London Missionary Society.

Captain R. Darios, 28th Regiment, will leave England this week to join the head- quarters of his Regiment at Hongkong, on

to tobe the manly attitude assumed by that Chizele merchants are only allowed, behind the Gothic Chapel containing his transfer from the half-pay list. For YOKOHAMA & SAN FRANCISCO-Lord Clarendon in this thatter-an

MAILSAY RUK ENGLISH PACKET, —— The English Contract Packet GEBLONG, will be despatched with the Mails for Europe, to, on THURSDAY, the

18th Apri

thaw is over. For the Far East no other

A correspondent from Hamburg, writing on Feb. 29th, states -The Shipping Per QUANGSE, at 1.80 p.in. on Wednes attitude with implies a bolder and while Chinese artlage and labourers are grave,

trade in generál is less sotive, and, day, the 12th April."

firmer policy generally on the part of excluded China has been blamed for her the Government towards Asiatic nations exclusive policy, bitt America is now doing The Commisary (Hunter), left Newgastie although still on a satisfactory footing, it and it will be well If the rulers of China exactly that for which she has been blam (.8.W.) for Hongkong on Match Bad, is perceptible that the first rash after the It thinks the proposed mea with 1,126 tons Coal. On the Sih March vessels beyond those already reported have duly hote the marked change to which ing China. the strong language used on this occasure is most impolisit, because the advent of the Ousuri (Osborne) left the same port for taken the berth, which is ototipied only by sion clearly points

three sailing vessels, and the Galatea, ai. Obinamon cannot be prevented, and when Hongkong, with 500 tons Goal. The Qustry The latter has had her bottom cleaned and once there, they would meditate returning to however, anchored in Brisbane Bay on painted in dock, and is now taking in cargo MAILS BY HE UNITED STATES PAUSET. ACCORDise to a Blue Book that has China the moment they had made a little March 17th through street of weather. She she is to leave here on the 20th March The United States Mail Packet Cresently been published the mineral money if they were not properly treated, was repotted in a very leaky state, making

RADO, will be despatched on BATUR. DAT, the 18th Indt, with Malls for wealth of Japan is not so large se it as Would this nut, thah, have the effect of nine incites of water per hour; and the sea Japan, San Frantisto, and the United generally been estimated to be. The States, which will be closed as follows book ou question containe a lengthy drawing away the riches of Atteristo was said to be very heavy along the guast. report on the Mines of Japan, which has China! It thinks the winest thing to do is The Caroline left Newcastle for this port on been drawn up by Mr Plunkett at the to encourage the Chinese to settle there, the 19th Marsh, MAILS BY The Fannch PacknŤ, ---. The French Contract Packet RAOU suggestion of Sir Harry Parkes Her by according them fair and proper treat-

ADDY, will be despatched on Majesty's Minister at Yeddo. Mr Plum ment

The subjoined notice from the Inspector THURSDAY the 20th That with kett is of opinion, after a careful analysis

The Unidered Circulating Herald say of Schools is published in the Gazette of Malla to and through the United of the reports he has received from various the recent ratus have caused a good deal of Saturday last The attention of mapages Kingdom la Marscilles ; to Europe, Saigon, Singapore, Galle, Madras, persons practically connected with Japa Calcutta, Bombay, Adon, Shes, and nere mines that "rich as Japan undoubt Į edly is in ores of every kind, she is not

Alexandria

sidness strong the cows in Canton, and of schools is requested to the following lostances a gaze wherein two persone died alterations in Standards LII, and ¡Y, far

The sing. Leffler, stemer, which arrived bere some time ago from Singapore, and prosseded to Gothenbafy, is to be sold there. Of arrivals from the Far East 1 have to report the Batavia, Captain Royter, from Whampoa, D. Bark, Captain Hansen, from Apis Adeline, Captain Diet, from Singapore. The departures have been the Therese Behn, Captain Steffens, for Sing apore, and Susanne, Captain Tonjes, for. Shanghai. The Brats, Captain Soylund, has arrived from Moulmain, at Bremerhalen, from whence the Hohenstauffen, as. Captain Barre, has left for Hankow vis Cardig

The Plymouth Church Advisory Connyit

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No. 3989-APRIL 10, 1876.]

for the truth and proof of the same.

Mr A. H. Mounssy, Second Secretary in the Diplomatic Service, is appointed First Becretary to the Legation at Yedo. "Mr. Mounsay has been employed in diplomatic services at several Continental Courts; his

d'Affairs at Vienna, and Acting Consul General at Perth.

A RETURNED CONVICT.

Loong Aso, a mason, was charged with having returned from deportation. He had bees donvicted, five times before, and was then deported. Mr May sent him to twelve months' hard labour.

OUTTING TREES,

CHINA AFFAIRS AT HOME. (From our London Correspondent )

London, Murch 3, 1876.

The representations made by the deputa- tion from the Anglo Oriental Society, for the suppression of the Opinm trade, to Lord Salisbury, which I noticed in my last, have fallen quite flat, so far as the home public is concerned. Not a single word of comment

THE CHINA MAIL.

DISEASED MEAT.

o the Editor of the "GHINA MAIL"

Hongkong, April 8, 1876.

tinuous rain without shelter."

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SHANGHAL

(News.)

The annual meeting of the Shanghai Gas accounts show a profit on the year's work of Tis. 26,990, A dividend has been paid at the rate of 11 per cent, for the year, absorb ing Tle, 16,000; the remainder going to wards the cost of a new Gas-holder, Mesars. Purdon, Hogg, Hitch, and Sir E. Hornby were re-elected Directors. We learn on good authority that there is no foundation for the statement that the Russian Government has consented to cede Ili back to China for the amount of. Tls. 10,000,000 as has been asserted in connection with the loan lately projected. The fact of the case. is that the Russians have undertaken to furnish army supplies to the Chinese force destined to operate against Urumtsi and Tarfan, the said stores and munitions to be supplied, however, only on condition that they are paid for in hard cash within three months after delivery.

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bas olosed its labours. The final declara defendant said the woman had bean in-

cavalry, amounting in all to about 70,000 extracts from locul newspapers showing the go round the Cape, not in sailing vessels, but tions all favour Mr Beecher. They declare dulging in about him. This led to a quarrel

horse and foot. The greater part of this ravages which had been made in the Malay in the steamers which now passed through that they hold Mr Beecher innocent of the in which the woman's husband took part

force, up to the beginning of the present country by Chinose and rabble who had the Canal. The question had boon suggested against him until they are The defendant then left the house and

year was cantored in and around Liang-joined troops led by an improvised captain, to him after a very important statement charges brought act. Therefore, they returned with a number of enrhd 8-I never was so astonished in all show Ffi, awaiting orders to advance whose march was marked by a line of burat which he heard made the other day by Mr. continue to extend to him Christian smashed the things in the house and struck my life as in reading in your paper, this beyond the Wall. A small fores under villages and a devastation which reminded Norwood in the House of Commons. That sympathy and followship. A Commission the woman, Fined $10, in default 14 days evening, the declaton of our worthy Chief General Kin Shun had already been pushed them only of the records of the horrible devas- gentleman said, comparing the route to of live was elected to try Mr Beecher, if hard labour, and to be imprisoned for Magistrate on the Diseased Meat Question forward to Kach'eng (or Gachen, as the tation onused by the employment of Indians Calcutta by the Canal with that by the formal charges be brought within sixty days another 14 days without fine, also to be lately agitated in your columns. A mon Russian orthography has it), forming the in the first American war. Heinquired Capo, the difference in the distance was for any charge, making himself responsible exposed in the stocks for one hour.is, Laken up to red-handed" driving a bal- advanced posts of the Chinese army in the whether the Government were prepared to about 3,200 miles, and the difference in time witness was called for the defence and he look, which he has apparently shamefully direction of its objective points of attack, take upon themselves the responsibility of for a full-power steamer twelve or thirteen The arrangements for the Himalaya, tried to shield the defondant by a tissue of neglected, to be slaughtered for the table of Urumisi and Manas. For the last year or all this bloodshed. Reverting to the fiscal days. He confessed that the statement took Be was consequently fined the Fanqui; the evidence of the Colonial more, the commissariat department, has administration of the Battlements, he read a him (Sir George Campbell) somewhat by troopship, have been altered, consequent on falsehoods.

Surgeon is that "the beast was suffering been engaged in pushing supplies forward protest from certain unofficial members of surprise, but but he did not think it was at the Malay outbreak, and we understand $10, in default 14 days' hard labour.

from cold arising probably from exposure to constitute depots at Barkoul and the Straits Settlements protesting against all likely that Mr. Norwood was wrong, that orders have been transmitted for the

to the wet: it had catarrh; was running at Guohen, one line of transport proceeding the course which had been pursued. The They might take it that the great bulk of 10th and 20th Regiments to be detained in

the nose. It was also feyerlah--the animal from Ning-hia on the Yellow River, and noble Lord concluded by moving for papers, the trade between this country and the East the Straits, and the Himaloga is to convey the force sent from India under Brigadier

was thin"-"it was evidently in poor con- the other woross the desert of Gobi from The Earl of Carnarvon said that what he was with Caloutta, the Burmese porte, Ross back to Caloutta, and come home with

dition, and the meat would in all pro- the Kina-yil Pass near Sah-chow Fu to complained of was that the noble lord in the China and Japan. He should very much bability be other than inviting." The Hami and thence northward and wost remarks which he had made had put forth like that matter to be worked out in the time-expired troops and invalids.

Captain George W. Watson (1854) has

door boloved many animals must have ward. The annual outlay required for the before the whole world that our officers had discussions of that society; so that they beon affected with colds during the last few pay of troops, supply of provisions, and sanctioned a system of oruelty, burning, and would be able to discover the difference in been appointed Commodore of the Second

weeks because of their exposure to the con- transport expenses, forms a total of up-devastation, which, if at all true, would be cost of sending a steamer by way of the Cape Claas and Senior Naval Officer at Hong-

wards of Taels 8, 000,000, which should be highly consurable. Ho (the Earl of Car- or the Canal. kong, roplacing Captain Parish, superseded

Yet this oase in dismissed, and the cattle provided by subsidies, amounting in the narvon) protested against the charge made at bis own request.

Cheung Achin, a grass-cutter, was obsor-man who would supply us with such meat, aggregate to this sum, from the various by the noble lord, and he had extracts from The following officers, whose last term of service was in China, have received appoint-ved outting down a growing tree at the Gap of bans motive sought to nullify the esinoso finansial arrangements, the Board of guilty of that violence, ruthlessness, and and moreover,, by the deliberate suggestion provinces.. As is usual, however, in Chi-papors to show that our officers had not been sents an under:-Staff-commander S. C. near the Peak. Fined $3 and to be exposed dence of the gentleman who had taken the Revenue which makes these appropriations cruelty which the noble lord would seem to Tracey (in the Iron Duke from 1870 to 1875) for one hour on the stobks.

pains to bring his misdeeds to notice, is on paper has very little power, oven when imputo to them. Our officers had given to the Duncan, flagship, at Sheerness;

let off soot fres without even a caution,

backed by a succession of Imperial odiets, orders to their mon that nothing while on the Btaff surgeon J. W. Fisher, M.D. (in the

When are we to, be protected from the to compel obedience on the part of the pro- march was to be destroyed or burnt without Iron Duke from June, 1874 to 1876), to the

distonest Bootion of the Chinese?

vincial governments; and the consequence the direction of the superior authorities. Cruiser, sloop, Mediterranean; MT W.E.E.

Yours obediently, is a serious difference between the amounts (hear, hear) and so far as he could trace Read (iu the Cadmus from October, 1871 to

JUSTICE. ordered to be sent and those actually for the history of the transactions every one of 1874) to the Revenge, Bagahip, at Queens-

warded within a given time. Up to the end those directions had been consistently fol- town; Mr JT. Leo, gunner (in the Avon from July, 1871 to 1875), to the Achilles,

of last year, there is reakon to believe, the lowed, and it appeared to him that there had arrears due to the Governor-General Tso been no wanton destruction of life except. coastguard-ship, at Rook Ferry.

amounted to no less em than Tis. what had happened in fuir warfare. (Hoar, 27,000,000. The advance of his troops was hear.) He might observe that it was simply The Local Post Office is removed to the suspended, owing to the want of funds, and impossible to carry on war without some it was necessary to borrow nearly Tls. things being done which might afterwards new promises in Hankow road,

1,000,000 from the Shensi bankers to pro- be regretted, but when our officers laid vide for current expenses. Liabilities mean- down orders, such as those to which he had OAMPHOR, Inst appointments have been Acting Charge has appeared in any of the leading papers, Company was held on the 31st March. The while seem also to have been inourred referred forbidding destruction of property

QUICKSILVER, a fact which, when the sative criticista

toward the Russians at i, for supplies and requiring all concerned to discriminate, The present number of the Geographical which was evoked by the discussion in the

either furnished or promised for the campaign is was hard upon them-it was indeed mruel, SALTPETRE. Society's Journal will be of special interest House last year is taken into consideration,

discharge the liabilities already incurred, of that House should rise in his place and cast against Yakub Khan. It was: order to and he might add monstrous-that a member to China residents, containing as it does obituary notices of Mr Margary, Bears of significance, and shows that but very

and to obtain a respectable sau in ready an unmerited charge against them. (Cheers.) Admiral Sherard Osborn, and Vice-Admiral little general interest is felt on the subject.

cash for the purposes of the campaign, that Our officers had simply done their duty, the loan lately mooted was proposed; but as and had in doing it exhibited great for Kellettt, as well as Mr Coryton's valuable I do not think it will be easy to raise up

something like half the amount must have bearaAČE, It should be remembered that paper upon the trade route between British any strong antagonism to the trade, or that the nation will be disposed hastily to throw

been already discounted, the prospect of the disturbances arose through the murder Burmah and Western China.

Dr. Dudgeon, whose views upon such a aside the Indian revenue for an idea

gaining more than temporary relief with the of Mr. Birch, but these disturbances were in The process of being brought to an end when a subject are entitled to respect, writes a whioh, no long as we have no security that

remainder seems extremely small, lengthened letter to the Glasgow Herald out doing so would have the effect of doing

Imperial Government appears to have given fight took place between two factions, and it became necessary to order our troops upon the Opium question as brought before away with the consumption of the drug in

but a qualified sanotion to the scheme.

to quell it, and if there had been any vacil the Marquis of Salisbury by the deputation China, would be the only result of our

lation or irresolution there might have been which waited opon him recently. He says adopting the programme of the Anglo.

a general war. As it was, our troops were that if the people of this country cannot be Oriental Society and attempting the Hereu

speedily reinforced, and the result was well rbashed in this-matter on the high grounds lean task of putting down the Opium trade, of religious morality and philanthropy, they You will see by the papers that a deputa

known. (Hear, hear.) He would say nothing; at present in regard to our future policy, will not surely prove insensible to the tion of Manchester mauufacturers have selfish arguments of interest and trade. waited upon the Secretary of State for

He had no doubt that the course taken Everyone will admit that what injuren & India to urge upon him the abolition of the

during the late few months had been the Hongkong Bank, par. people must injure commerce in all its import duty upon British manufacturers

means of saving this country from one of. Fire Ins.. Oo., $5021 branches, the article opium itself being er into that country. It is evident that they The large number of homeless curs, both

those fragmentary wars with which this Chius Fire Ins. Co., $158 cepted. The opium fraffic is a sad com.

are beginning to awaken to the dangor of old and young, nowranging the Settlements,

country had been familiar, (Hear hear.) Victoris Fire Ins. Co., $70 mercial blunder for this country to make competition, by which they are threatened is again attracting attention. Some of them

It should not be forgotten that Mr. Birch's K. & W. Dock Co., 45% di suicidal policy killing the goose for the through the factories which are springing are in various stages of mange, and all are

murder was succeeded by considerable dis. China Traders' Ins. Co., $1660 golden egg Greater facilities for trade up in India; and it is to be hoped that they disgusting in appearance. In addition to

turbances, and that at that moment we were Unton Ing. Boalety of Canton, $650 ioan greater ruin and poverty to China will see the necessity of mending their way unpleasantness thus occasioned, rabies has

in a critical position, having few troops on Chinese Insurance Co., $206 It may be gain to us--it in death to them." in other respects if they wish to maintain appeared among them; and yesterday mor

the spot, and also having our telegraphio North China Ins. Co., Tis. 850 Dr Dudgeon holds that had it not been for the prestige of their goods in the Far East. ning, the Police on duty at Honkew Station,

communications interrupted but happily C. & J. Marine Ins. Co., Tia. 98.

Yangtaza Inr, Association, Tle. 686 apium and the unfriendly feelings the trade if they go on with the system of heavy succeeded in despatching one which was in

measures were promptly taken, and they ELK. U. & M. S.-bost Co., 196 engendered, China would at the present day sizing and the like fraudulent practices, an unmistakeable state of madness-and

word sufficient for the suppression of those Union S. Navigation Co., disturbances. Troops were at once obtained be as much in advance of Japan as she is they will assuredly find themselves anable this we are informed, is not the first, recent behind that empire, and the whole country to face the competition, which, in the coarsely. How many others the unfortunate.brute

from Hong Kong and from India, and in a would have been opened from end to end.

of years in certain to spring up, not only had bitten, it is of course impossible to

few wooks we had no less than 3,000 troops A notice from the Admiralty states that in India, bat quite possibly also in China. say; but it is not too much to urge that We are very much indebted to the Ra. on the spot, and it was to that rapid concen- the movements of the Detached Squadron, If they continue to supply adulterated gooda steps be taken to clear the Settlements of jab of Quedab, and, I may also add to thetration of troops that our success was due. under the orders of Rear-Admiral Lambert with a tendency to break out in blotches at all but healthy-looking dogs.

Siamese Government, for the aid they have Had those troops not been assembled together are so uncertain that it is considered ad- unseasonable times, they may find too late,

given as in effecting the capture of lamail with such great despatch serious consequencce visable not to address letters to the ships in that oven in Manchester goods, in the long At the Supreme Court on the 31st March To the Rajah of Quedah, I think our thanks might have followed. (Ilear, hear.) He (Taken China until further information be received. can, honesty is the best policy.

Chief are especially due. I should also mention could confidently state that both sailors and Appended to the civil service estimates

The silver difficulty is still attracting Judge, sitting in Admiralty with Captain that Mr Hewick, the Asst. Supt. of Police soldiers had behaved upon that occasion as for 1876-77 there appears su account of the much attention in commercial circles, and Fraser, of the P. & O. steamer Geelong, as in Province Wellesly, has been exceedingly they always had done. (Cheers.) Many pensions and the superannuation allos ances has a most important bearing upon the Nautical Assessor, an action was partly active in doing everything he could in gallant actions and most arduous marches had been performed, and a great many The last proposal which has heard, in which Chang Van Ho songht to conjunction with the Rajah of Quedak, which are granted to retired officials who

difficulties fad been surmounted, and both have served at home and abroad. Amongst been made is to establish a gold currency

recover damages from the U.S.N. Campany, bringing Ismail in," these we find the subjoined grants for for India; but the ides does not, as far as for the junk Hung Chuen, which was sunk

services had shown all those great qualities services in the Far East-Sir R. G. MacI can judge, meet with much favour. It by the Tunsin in the Yangtze river on the

which they had been famous for on numerous donell, Governor of Hong Kong, £1,000, is extremely problematical whether it could night of the 16th of November last. The

other occasions. (Cheers.) It was not his Sir Butherford Alcook, British Minister in be carried out; but if it should be, it will junk, which had a cargo of 4,000 picals of

business to ask that credit should be given to China, £1,550; G. A..Trotter, Clerk to the be very detrimental to the China Opium salt, was at anchor in the river, when the

the Government; still he thought that they did deserve some for what they had done. Chief Justice at Hong Kong, £65; H. W. merchants unless they can obtain greatly Tunsin ran into it, smashing it to pieces. Parr, Harbour Master at Labuan, £00; the enhanced rates for the drug from the Chi. Two of the crew of the junk were drowned, We are informed thot Mr J. G. Davidson (Hear, hear.) What had the Dutch done at Rev. M. B. Bailey, Chaplain, Yokohama, nese consumers than at the present time. and the others saved themselves by board is to be Mr Birch's successor in Perak, Atchin? Why, for two years they had been £68 John Campbell, Medical Officer in The currency of China being on a silver baaising the steamer. After the case had been naaised by one of the Cadets, and it will be pouring out life and treasure in carrying on Siam, £90; Carles St. George Cleverley, will be immensely depreciated and in con-opened and Chang Van Ho examined, the interesting to watch bis success there. For a war in the same sort of country, all because Surveyor-General at Hong Kong, £73; A. aequence all payments to India will have further hoaring was adjourned till this our own part we think his removal from they could not at first make up their minds W. Elmslie, Acting Consul at Canton, £250; to be much heavier in order to make ap morning.

Salangore is a mistake. Captain Douglas, what they would do, and did not send out

to Shanghai. W. H. Tittock, Coneul at Ningpo, £607; J. the difference in the currencies.

we presume, succeeds him, but we mean no sufficient troops and materials. (Hear, hear.) B. Goddard, First Assistant in China, £98; Messrs Heugh, Balfour & Co. of Man- On the afternoon, of the 81st March the reflection upon him in this expression of The necessity for an expedition was to be Jan. 6, Otterups, from Cardiff to Hong-

regretted, but it had proved to be very useful,

kong. Patrick Hague. Vice-Consul at Ningpo, cheater, in their market report state, that M. M. steamer Hoogly, shortly after get. opinion.

The Allahabad Pinneer gives currency to

as it had been successful in bringing to trial Jan. 6, Lycka Till, from Cardiff to Hong £193; F. Harvey, Consal at Chiukinng, the sudden drop in the. Eastern Exchanges ting underweigh to start with the mails, was

kong. £420; F. C. MacGregor, Consal at Canton, combined with the large receipts of Cotton carried by the tide in some way athwart rumour that Lord Northbrooke will take three murderers of Mr Birch, and had shows that English justice would pursue its object £1,200 George Morrison, Consul at Naga at the American ports, threatens to bring the bows of the French man-of-war La the name of the place in Hampshire where and have its way--(hear, hear)-and in Jan. 10, Echo, from London to Hongkong. saki, £560: Horace Oakley. First Assistant the whole Eastern trade to a stand. Within Clocheterie, carrying away her jibboom, jib-his property is situated, Micheldever, for directly, and from a secondary point of view Jan. 11, Titian, from Penarth to Hong- at Canton, £90; E. Solbe, Interpreter Chi- the last fortnight buyers have become more sails, rigging, de, but fortunately not his new title, na, £149; R. Swinhos, Consul at Ningpo, and more alarmed and disinclined to enter bringing down any of her top-hamper. It The English Foreign Office wants to know it would do good, as many of those Eastern £600; P. B. Walsh, First Assistant in Japan into fresh operations; and until some cex appears that the ships and junks moored whether Spain has any legal right to the countries-Burmah, China, and others Jan. 18, antipodes, from Cardiff to Hong- £85; 0. A Winchester, Consul at Shanghai, tainty is felt as to this all important ques or at anchor in the river, bad hardly swung sovereignty of the Sooloo Archipelago, and forces, and how great was the power of this Jan. 17, Alex, MoNeil, from Cardiff to £616. The foregoing are pensions and sution of exchange, Manchester. business will

to the tide, and were lying, as the phrase has asked the opinion of the legal advisers

Hongkong. perannuation allowances. The following are be brought within the smallest compass and is, all sixes and sevens; and eugly, anxions of the Crown. So says the Morning Post. country. In conclusion, he would repeat that compensation grants made on abolition of exporta to the East very greatly reduced, to have all the water possible to enable What has led to the discussion of the ques the military measures had been well Jan, 17, Onward, from Liverpool to Bang. offices, or reduction of salaries, &c.; T. R The payment for the Suez Canal Shares hor to cross the bar, could not wait until tion now we know not, nor what peculiar and efficiently carried out, and carried

great moderation and Jan. 19, Sophie, from Cardiff to Hongkong. Colledge, Surgeon at Canton, £400; Rev. will be mot without any direct loan as was they got into place. An eye-witness states danger would arise to us from Spain assum-out, too, with

considered at one time. likely. A Bill that there seemed ample space for the ing the position of mistress of the Sooloo forbearance; and the result he hoped Jan. 20, Forward Ho, from London to

would be that before long all angry passions Yokohama, do has been printed giving power to the steamer to pass down in safety, which she Archipelago, except that a hint is dropped would subside, that punishment would follow Jan. 22, Flintshire (str.), from London tó

Own adjacent Treasury to raise £4,030,000 by Exchequer would have done but for the peculiar aotion about our duty to our

to the murderers, and that order would be Ponang, do. Bands, bearing interest at a rate not ex- of the tide. On clearing from the man-of-dependencies of Labuan and Sarawak. But restored, and with it all these blessings would Jan. 24, Victoria (str.), from Liverpool to reeding 3 per cent., and it is presumed they war and in endeavouring to avoid colliding It is a signal proof of the change that has will be worked in amongst the Saving Banks with an anchored junk, which was of course come over the foreign policy of England follow which peace brought about, and that and other Gove:timent accounts, and beheld where it ought not to have been, the Hoogly that such a question should be raised at all they would for a long period be enjoyed by the people of one of the fairest parts of the thereby. In other words, this amount of nearly got on the Pootang store, an ROCÍ

world. Cheere.) new securities will be created involving dent that was only avoided by the skilfulness practically a new loan and yet there will be of her pilot. no application to the Public Market, People seed now to be quite reconciled to the little purchase, and there are no signs whatever of the dread political results which were so confidently predicted when the subfoot first came forward..

J. H. Gray, Ohaplain at Canton, £150; Rev. G. Hamilton, Chaplain at Foochow, £59, E. B. Johnston, Secretary and Super intending Registrar in China, £800; Ying Ta-Sing, Messenger at Shanghai, 210.

In the Army estimates for 1876 77,-A voto of 6460 is to be asked for reconstructing drains in Wellington Barracks, Hong Kong, The estimate for this work was £1,730, and £300 has already been voted. For the ro- taining walls to prevent landslips at the Viotoria Barracks, Hung Kong, a sum of £800 is to be asked for. The original es timate was £2,400, and £800 has already been granted. For smaller works in con- nection with fortifications and ordnance store buildings $463 is to be asked for, and £1,147 for ordinary and current repairs. For smaller works in connection with bar- racks £1,836 is to be asked for, and £8,570 for ordinary and current repairs,

China trade.

CORRESPONDENCE,

'MAN'S ANTIQUITY.

before Sir Edmund Hornby,

A concert was lately held at Singapore at which opera singers from Manila assisted Madame Tasca. It is said."The piano forte playing by Madame Tasga was very good, and the pieces chosen displayed her talent and execution to great advantage. The fantasia on Irish sire was the most. applauded, and the artiste was enthusiastic. all recalled, and played another piece as an encore. The attendance, as we remarked, was unusually good, but we think it would have been larger, and more of the ladies of Singapore would have been present, had they been able to judge of the character of the performance."

H. E. The Governor thus spoke at the Legislative Council of the capture of lamail:

The Commission appointed to inquire into the complicity of ex-Sultan Ismail, Data Sagor and other Perak chiefs in the late troubles consista, we are informed, of Mr Justice Phillippo, the Hon'ble C. B. Plunket, and Mr Howard Paul

would notice the rapid concentration of our

The Earl of Kimberley quite agreed with the noble earl that it would be premature and most inconvenient to attempt to discuss the policy pursued in the Malay Peninsula before the papers had been laid on the table of the House

The motion for papers was then negatived,

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THE OPERATIONS IN PERAK. In the House of Commons on the 25th On the Bist March the annual general ultimo Lord Stanley of Alderley, called the meeting of the Shanghai Rowing Club, was attention of the House to the state of things held at the Lower Boathouse. Mr. Westall in the Malay Peninsula, and said that a presided, and there was a large attendance suggestion had been made to hint that he of members. A long and exhaustive report should postpone the motion datil after fur- of the operations of the Club during ther despatchen had been received from Sir the past year, prepared and read William Jervois; but considering that their

SEA INSURANCES (STAMPING OF by the Secretary, Mr. Duncan Glass, lordships were in possession of the details of

POLICIES) BILIO was welcomed with loud cheer. It ex- the various circumstances that had occurred

In the House on 1st March, Mr Berjeant plained that the funds were in a satisfactory in the peninsula, the result of which had Simon, in moving the second reading of The Whiteadder, which arrived in the To the Editor of the "OBYNA MAIL." condition, notwithstanding that during the been a lamentabis loss of life, and considers thie Bill, eald its object was to remover East India Dooks on the 21st ult, from

Canton, April 8. 1876

last twelve months the Committee had ing the prominence which had been given to serious evil. Where there were several. Fooohow, will be despatched in about ten

SIR-ORTHODOX's explanation of, re-launched into extraordinary expenditure. the matter in the Queen's Speech, he saw no distinct interests included in a policy ex- days for Shanghai direst, taking coal and ceived by tradition from a hundred goners The Club now numbered 79 subacribing reason for doing so. He complained that the ceeding the amount for which stamp anty Feb. 26, Susanne, from Hamburg to Bhang. rough cargo.

All the boats and ap-reversed by the noble earl the Colonial to be void in any Court of Law or Equity. York, arrived in London on the 2nd inst, heathenism," that the generations are not the year before.

He had removed Sir Andrew This Bill would enable a merchant who had

Shanghai She left the latter port on the 16th alt, heathenisms which breed much more rapid-ury successful season was looked forward Clarke from the Residency and appointed Sit received advice from abroad and had insur. Feb. 28, Antenor (str.), from Liverpool te

to be reckoned of men but of a race of paratus were in excellent condition, and a Secretary, making the passage in fifteen days.- ly than men in Tinnerelly, so that a gene to. Mosers. Muller, Hazelwood, Glass and William Jervois in his stead, without refered on the whole of the goods to remedy The steamer Sumatra, formerly one of ration of them does not occupy much more Westall were re-elected members of the ring the matter to Parliament. The whole any defect in the stamp duty which he the P.&O. Company's fleet, Dow loading than one year; may be very good for a Committee, and Mr. Mackenzie was sub of the disturbances which had taken place might dissover on the goods coming to for the Straits and China, has very fine Churchman, but I dissent. The common stituted for Mr. Fuller, A motion we had originated at Penang, and not in the Hand.

sense, which 1 have received, either by passed in favour of the forthcoming Spring Malay Feninsula. He referred to the con tradition from, perhaps a thousand gene. Regatta being held on the Soochow Creek, duet of Captain Speedy at Lariet, and

thought that his establishment was unne rations of preceding mother-wit, or other instead of on the river as formerly.

cesarily large and ostentations. The char wise, protests against it.

gas which had been made in Sir Andrew Clarke's administration had been made with out authority, and with regard to the murder I cannot find the slightest evidence of it in carrying on the war against the Mahom the noble Earl had not followed the course the early history of China Origin of the misdau populations of Sungaria and Kash yurened in China, and caused a rigid inves Chinese, p. And all I mean to say is geria. The Governor-General, Tao Trung tigation to te züade into the circumstances that I have looked for such evidence, and fang, who is also Imperial Commissioner of that murder instead of sending at once en om prepared to sept it when it comes in a charged with the supreme direction of the armed force to avenge it. He also wished to what would be their situation it under any calm and philosophical spirit,

campaign, has under his orders a fores know whether the report was true that ir pircumstances the Canal came to be closed, of about 130 ging of troops, principally Birch's administration had been tanecasarily because they could not put that possibility Eupen men, together with some Manchu severe. The geble Lord read at length out of view, and what it would oust them w

cabin accommodation for passengers. The saloon runs the whole length of the poop, and is particularly suited for hot weather,

Police Intelligenće. (Both Magistrates sitting.) April 10, 1875,

Hicfous AssAULT,

Ohow Atetin, a silversmith, was charged with having made a riotous assault on woman, who lived in the same house with him. It appeared that they had a quarrel in synsequence of evil gossip which the

1 have already published thy statement The following appear to be the leading that whatever proofs may be found in facts connected with the recent proposals Tib. 10,000,000 to the other quarters, of an antiquity of man far for a loan of exceeding what has hitherto been supposed, Chinese Government for the purpose of of Mr. Birch he should like to know why

Yours,

CHALMERS

The Bill was reed & second time.

THE SUEZ CANAL The adjourned discussion on Mr. C. Magniac'e paper, entitled "The Commercial Aspects of the Suez Canal," which was rend at a meeting of the Society of Arts, was resumed there on the 24th February Sir George Campbell, in the course of the discusion, said-It was important to find out

Shanghai Feb. 28, Galley of Lorne (sis.), from Lon

don to Shanghai.

LOADING FOR CHIN'A AND JAFAN FORTR

Ai London-Steamers ela Suta Canak Sumatra.

Lore. Flours Castle. Gleniyon Tolthatshoff. Glentalloch,

Bailing Vessala

Cashmere. Halloween. Moss Glen, Melbrek

Ajax (str.)

Ada

Endymios.

Min,

J. O. Manres

At Liverpool.

Andriasa (str.)

Glaucus (etr.) Cregon

Mails,

STEAM FOR

Bingapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Suez, Malta, Brindisi, Aucona, Venics, Mediter- ranean Ports, Southampton and London; ALAO, Bombay, Madras, Osloutta and Australia.

.....

Insurances.

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

THE Undersigned are prepared to grant Polielos sgainst fire to the extent of $46,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therain, at current local rates, subject to a Discount of 20% on the Fremia

EDWARD NORTON & Co., Agente Hongkong, January 1, 1874. YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOOLA. TION OF SHANGHAI,

CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 800,000 TAELS

J

world at current rates.

DOLICIES, granted on Marine Riska to

This Association will, until further no- THE PERINSULAR AND OR the ship tice out of the earnings, first for

NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship

beddend of 15% to Share an int GEELONG, Captain C. FrER, with Her Majesty's Mais, Passengers, Specie, and holder on: Ch thereafter distil

buted among Policy foming s Carga, will leave this for the above places, LL the Profite of the Up

Ce la on THURSDAY, the 13th April, at Business pro rata to amount of premium

RUSSELL & Co., -Agents.

Noon.

CARGO will be received on board until Noon; SPECIE and PARCELS at the Office until 2 e.. on the 12th Idem.

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

CONTENEN AND VALUE OF PAŬKAGES ARE REQUIRED.

contributed.

Hongkong, July 9, 1872

LANCASHIRE INSURANOE

COMPANY.

(FIRE AND LIFE)

CAPITAL-TWO MILLIONS STERLING.

Undoraigned are prepared to grant

ditoriften declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Boute le required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com-

POLICIES against the Risk of FIRE on pany's Agents with the Belle of Lading, or Buildings or on Goods stored therein, an with Parosis; and the Company do not hold Coals in Matsheds, on Goods on board themselves responsible for any detention or prejudice which may happen from incorrect-Vessels and on Huile of Vessels in Far ness on such declaration."

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

THE P..&O. 8, N. Co, reserve the

Taption of forwarding all Goods ship. ped by their Steamers for Europe through Egypt, either by Hall, or by Canal in their own Steamers, or in vessels employed for the purpose,

A. MoIVER, Superintendent. P.&O. B. N. Co.'s Office,

Hongkong, March 80, 1876,

..spi3

U. B, MAIL LINE

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

THROUGH to NEW YORK, VIL OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,

U. S. Mail Steamer "COLORADO"

Twill be despatched for San Francisco,

via Yokohama, on BATURDAY, the 15th April, 1876, at 3 P.M., taking Passengers, and Freight, for Japan, the Calted States, and Europe.

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

A Steamer of the Mitsu Bishi S. S. Com- pany will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Soa Ports, about same date, and make close connection at Yokohama.

At Now York, Passengers have selection. of various lines of Steamers to England, France and Germany.

Freight will be received on board until Faroel Packages will be received at the office until 5 p.m. Bamo day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same la required

4 p.m. 14th Proximo.

For further information as to Passage aud Freight apply to the Agency of the Company, Prays West.

ap15

G. B. EMORY, Asting Agent. Hongkong, March 31, 1876.

Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE,

IN COKENOTION

CENTRAL and

WITH THE

bour, at tho anual Terms and Conditions, !. Proposals for Life Assurances will be re colved, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.

If required, protection will be granted on first class Lives up to £1000 on a Single Life.

For Rates of Pramfume, forms of pro- posals or any other information, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

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

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,

GENCIES at all the Treats Ports of

A China and Japan, and at Singapore,

Saigon and Penang,

Blaks accepted, and Policies of Inmrauce granted at the rates of Promium current at

the above mentioned Ports.

NO CHARGE. VOR POLICY PEES.

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

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON,

Undersigned have beon appointed Agents for the above Company at Hongkong, Conton, Forchow, Shanghai and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates.

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

J

THE LONDON ASSURANCE,

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER of

His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1780.

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

Marine Department.

Polloles st. enrrent rates payable either bore, in London or at the principal Forts of India, China and Australia. Fire Department. Pollolosissued for long or short periods at current rates. A discount of 20 allowed, Life Department. Policies lasted for sums not exceeding £5,000 on reasonable terms,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co, Hongkong, July 25, 1879,

UNION PACIFIO AND CONNECTING CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,

RAILROAD COMPANIES.

AND

ŵ

ATLANTIC STEAMERS.

(LIMITED.)

NOTION

POLICIES granted at current rates on THE GAELIC World. patched for San Francisco, via Yoko. In accordance with the Company's Articles. hams, on MONDAY, the 1st May, of Association, Two Thirds of the Profits at 3 pm, taking Cargo sad Passengers are distributed annually to Contributore, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion for Japan, the United States and Europe.

Donnection is made at Yokohama, with to the nett amount of Premia contributed by each, the remaining third being carried Breamers from Shanghal,

to Reserve Furd.

Breight will be received on Board until

pim of 80th Instant, Farcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 p.m. asme day i all Purcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required,

Return Passage Tickets avaliable for 6 months are issued at a reduction of 20 per

eent. on regular reten.

For further information as to Freight of Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, Prays West,

G. B. EMORY, Acting Agent.

Hongkong, April 1, 1876,

NOW READY.

OLYPHANT & Co., General AgentN

Honging, April 17, 1878,

YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIA TION OF SHANGHAI

NOTICE

A

FTER this date, the abovs Association A will allow a Brokerage of Thirty- three and One Third per cent. (331%) on myl Local Risks only.

RUSSELL & Co., Agent Hongkong, June 3, 1874

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

PIENG SHUI OF, THR BUDIMENTS OF NATURAL SCIENCE IN CHINA By Dr.

E. J. ETTEL One Volume 8vo. Price, $1.50,

܂

BUDDHISM, ITS HISTORY, THEORY AND POPULAR RELIGION," in throe Leotures: By Dr. B. J. Enata; Secord Edition. One Volume, Bro. Price, $1.50.

Orders will be received by Messrs Lane, Crawford & Co,

Bergkong, July 31, 1878,

سم

THE Undersigned Agents are in receipt of Instructions on the Board of Directors authorizing them to leque Policies to the extent of £10,000 on any one first olam risk, or to the extent of £15,000 on adjoining risks at current rates. A Discount of 20% allowed,

HOLLIDAY, WIRE & CL Braykeny, January 8, 1878.

THE CHINA MAIL.

insurances...

THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSUR- ANCE, COMPANY, ADELAIDE.

CAPITA

£500,000.

THE

HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above. Company, in Hongkong, China and Japan, are prepared to. Jasus Polioles, of Marine Insurance, payable in Australia, London, Calcutta Bombay, Mauritius, Ohlus and Japan at ourrent rates.

ADAMSON, BELL & Co

iyl Hongkong, September 6, 1875,

THE SCOTTISH IMPÉRIAL INSURANCE CO.

THE Undersigned having been appointed Agont, in Hongkong, for the above- named Company, is prepared to grant Roods to the extent of $10,000, at the Policies against Fire, on Buildings and on

Negates, "subject to an immediate dis- GUTTE 20 %.

Anglon "is invited to a considerable reduction in Premia:for Life Insurance in Ohlua

Intimations.

IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC. TION OF THE PRICE OF THE "SHANGHAI COURIER AND CHINA GAZETTE"

IT WILL BE THE

ཝཱ,''།།

CHEAPEST DAILY PAPER IN CHINA

and as a larger INCREASE OF CIRCULATION MAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, THE

ΑΝ

ADVANTAGE TO ADVERTISERS

IS OBVIOUS.

IN INDIAN BUTLER or STEWARD, a native of Penang, is desirous of an Engagement, elthor ashore or afloat.. Has ample references. Apply to this Office, {

Hongkong, March 30, 1876,

Life Policies effected during the year Annual 1875, share in the Bonus to be declared on. 31st December for the quinquennial period then ending.

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

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE.

INSURANCE COMPANY.

Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament.

TH

- ESTABLISHED 1809.

CAPITAL £2,000,000,

THE Underalgued, AGENTE at Hongkong for the above Company, are prepared to grant Policles against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Bullding, or on Merchandise in the same, at the usual Rates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent,

GILMAN & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, July 6, 1875,

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant In. THE

surances at current rate

2

MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Oompany.

Intimations.

COAL DEPOT.

YOALS of every description supplied to

Steamers by the Undersigned.

Orders may be left at the Godowns, Wanchi, with Mr.J. MAOLEROSE, OF LEONG AH YON, KWONGHING, Praya

- LANDSTEIN & Co, - Hongkong, November 1, 1875. myl

LL Persons having any CLAIMS against the Estate of the late A. MARCUS DALY, and all Perzona indebted to the same, are requested to communicate immediately with the Undersigned,

H. LOWCOCK, Executor. Hongkong, March 21, 1876.

T

NOTICE,

sp21

AE Undersigned beg respectfully to inform the Public that they have Established themselves as

BUTCHERS AND GENERAL COMPRADORES,

At No. 1, Graham "Street, And are prepare to Supply Fresh and Salt PROVISIONS and STORES; also, WINES, SPI- BITS and ALES of every description.

MATHEW & Co.

my6. Hongkong, March 25, 1876,

WANTED TO PURCHASE

HINA REVIEW:

Complete Set of Vol. I.

Six Dollars will be paid for the above,

Nos. 1 and 2, Vol. I.

Vol. 11.

No. 1, (2 copies) and No. 2, (1 copy) One Dollar will be given for each of the bove Not,

Apply to the Publishers,

CHINA MAIZ OFFICE.

“In the Goods of Qattain Lawrenos Youne, Deceased,

{{

Now Ready.

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

HONGKONG MARKET PRICES. Currected to Saturday, April 8, 1876. At 1100 Cash per Dollar Mexican,

Butcher Meat.

Bacon, English,

PAIOL

[No. 8989-APRIL 10, 1876.

Chilles, Dried,

22

Higherte Lesot Curry Stuff, English,

Foochow, Beef, sirloin and prime out, sy. 180 120

catty Beef Corned,

120 100 130 120

40

80

៩ ៩៩៥ 1 ៩ខ ទី រ

city

Mixed,

120:110 200 160

Cucumbers,

7060

30

Caes

Cat Carlie,

30 20

Ib..

.:: 160. 150 **

400 800

Gingos,

50

40

Green Peas, young

70-

old.

93

English

100

Green Winter Course

15

**

#!

Ronsty

#

Soup,

-70

Lettuce, English.

.head

60

Chinese,

Steak, Bullocks' Brains,

130 120

catty

per set

60

24

Tongue, fresh, each

corned,,

250 200

Mushroom, dried,

: bingh

catty

20

10

760 650

400 350

Onions, Bombay

Ствед

Head, Heart,

1000 700

*

20

2015

51

180 110

Parsley, Chinese,

Foot,

50 40

31

English,

catty bunch

30

20

10

"

33

Kidneys, Tail,

50 40

Potatoes, Macao,

catty

30 20

31

110 100

Sweet,

14 12

#

}

11

Liver,

catty

80 70

Pumpkins,

Tripe (undressed), catty 40 80 Calves' Head and Feet, ket Hama, Americari, -lb.

Radishes, English

500 450

Scallions,

don oatty

Shalote,

360

11

Chinese, English

Subscription, postage Included, Mutton Chop,

$6.50.

CONTENT..

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

Pao-sze: The Cleopatra of China

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

One Page from Choo Foo-teze.....

The Expedition of the Mongols Against

Java in 1293, A, Di

The Wry-Necked Tree.

Phallic Worship,

Short Notices of New Books and Literary

Intelligence.

Notes and Queries on Eastern Matters ---

Chinese Anti-Opium Asscelations,-- Publications of the Hongkong Cortes- ponding Committee of the Rollg. Treat Soo.

Hongkong School-book Committee, Chinese Wills.

Chinese Breech-Loading Guns History of the Maritime Provinces. Books Wanted, Exchanges, do.

China Mail Office. Hongkong, March 11, 1876,

For Sale.

UO DE MONTEBELLO CARTE

DBLANCHE CHAMPAGNE.

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

15

-6 per cent. discount on 25 case

Bourbon WHISKEY,

WASHING BOOKS. (In English and Chinese.)

Gentlemen, are now ready at this Office--Price $1 each.

OHINA MAIL' Office.

7060

200 160

Squash, Bottle

12 10

40 30

20 15

catty 80

180 160

110 100

Bananas, fragrant Puntl, patty

20

10

16

200 100

$12 $10

80 20

1978 28898289842848° 288** 3§ 1 1 5 1 8 33 §§ 1885 998 5 8 3 8 18 8 8 9 I

400 860 Taro

Tomatoes,

!

Lag,

180 160 Turnips, English,

Shoulder Liver,

140 120

"

fresh, China

catty

"

120 110

13

31

Pigs' Chitlings,

catty

60 50

Salt, Water Elly Room,

"

-60 · 50

Feet,

120 110

Water Crean,

80 25

"

Yams,

80

Try,

"

•

#

Head,

110 100

Fruits.

J

Aleuriten,

>>

Heart,

. onol

70 BO

catty

60

60

K*iney",

70 60

Apples, Dried

catty

200

Liver,

Ib.

120 110

California,

800

Pork, Chop,

catty

100 180

40

Common

$80 25

21

Corned,

160 140

#

"

Chemuts,

19

Log,

180 150

អ

#

Coconuta

"

Fat or Lard,

180 120

J1

Sheep

Head, and Feet, wet

880820

Currants,

bottle

IZ

Heart,

asch

60 50

"

Daten,

.bottle

.70

80

"

1400 1200

Figs, Dried,

19

Guard,

saty

180 120

catty

10

Ground Nuts,

astty

Poultry.

Capons, Deer, small Ducks,+

catty

esch $8.00

200 180

Coolie

C

catty

110 100

M

11

→

-- Mandarin

Nutmeg,

Deted

⚫each

220 200

Lichoes, Driad,

dor.

100

Lemons,

+

Duck Salt

100

H

100

p

Kidneys,

Sucking Pige, Veal,

Eggs, Hen

Fowls,

catty

170 160

WASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use Wild Ducks, Canton⚫ oncl

To Let.

TO LET.

1

With Immediate Possession.

THE House No. 35, Wellington Street, Daco, THE

lately in the occupation of Messrs Dog Fish, ROSE & Co.

Fels, File Fish, Fresh Fish, Large

The Dwelling House No. 4 Alexandra

Terrace,

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

*

Orangos, Sweet Sunwody 11

Loong Ngan, Dzied,

Melons, Chinese, *Mangoes, Manila,

150 140 Pears, Ohsfoo,

90 80

JJ

200 180 Walnuts, new

60 50Water Chestnuts,

Capers,

111

400

.60 60

400-350

200 100

500 400

600 400

40.80

6000

БО

50

900 250

160 190

250 150

60 40

40

30

100

10000

5040

30 760-460

bottle 800 250

250-200- ploul 1600 1500

700500

Loquate,

Mangosteens,

Geese,

•

+1

120 110

Partridges,

Pheasants, Canton, live pair

B20 800 . each

1700

Saigon,

40

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

Hongkong, Juno 22, 1876.

Pigeons,

..esch

Contty

200 160

Quail,

HEARD & Co.

Snipe,

• Bach

Toal,

#

Turkeys, Cook,

calty

500 400 Plums,

120 110 Pine-apples, Punti 250 200 Plantains, common

feach

loatty

80

#

40

Hen

"

400 380 Prunes, Dried,

460 400

Pameloen, Canton

Fish. Bombay Ducks: par hundred Bream,

Raisins, Muscatel,

esab bottle. 1100 750

100 50

catty

Carp,

"

200- 100 00

Sugar Cane, 110 100 Tamarinds,

200 100

‣stlok

80 25

datty

60 50

Codfish, salt Congor Eels, Crabs,

100

-22

60

50,

80

to

Miscellaneous,

Cattle Fish,

80

70

Allspice,

bottle

110 100

Bran,

80

YO

Butter,

120*100 100 90

Candied Orange Peel,

lb, bottle

760700

"

Lomon

1780 700

Small

11

130 120 -120-100 140 100 130 110

: 220 160

Charcoal,

Cheese, American,

ploul lb.

1100, 1000

..: 400

#1

130 120

32

110 100

English, Dutch,

450

"

250-200

100

90

"

Citron,

160 150

smoked

box $1.00

Oloves,

270 260

catty

130 120

Cocoanut Oli,

200:150

80

70

11

Coffee,

250 220

80 70

Curry Powder,

100

00

600260 460 400

180 120

180 120

Gram,

100

.90

120: 110

Isinglass,

⚫ catty 750

Lamp Oil, Macaroni,

100 90

59.

box

-L000 900,

100

Mace,

cafty

800 750

160

11.

100 110

Mango Chutney,

bottle

700 500

43

Mustard,

Salmon, Canton,

120 110

$1

180 - 160

"

Nutmegs

each

10.

07.

Ploklad,

800

Oats,

ploul 1700 1600

Salt Fishy.

• catty

120 100

Olives,

bottle

250% 200

Shrimps,

70 80

Skate, Shapper

Paddy,

Pearl Barley,

90

Soles, Fresh Tenon,

Gurnet,

Frogs, (Also with occupation from 1st April next.)| Garoupa, The Dwelling House No. 46, Peel Street, Gudgeon, now in the occupation of Mr HAUSCHILD. (And with occupation from 1st May next.) The Dwelling House No. 1, Alexandra Terrace, at present in the occupation of Dr STOUT.

Herrings, amall

Live Fish, Lobsters, Mackerel,

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, Hongkong, March 20, 1876.

Mullet,

TO BE LET.

Oysters,

A Road East, with Godown attached.

COMMODIOUS HOUSE la Queen's Parrot Fish,

Rent $25 per month.

Apply to

Perch,

Pomfret,

Prawns,

PURDON & Co.

Ray,

"

Hongkong, March 20, 1876.

Roach,

TO LET.

ין

With Possession on the 1st April

AE Premises in Queen's Road Central,

known as the "London Inn." Apply to

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co, Hongkong, March 9, 1875.

TO LET.

on the Pinya. Apply to

TAYLOR & THOMPSON. Hongkong, November 20, 1875,

Rock Fish,

ALL Persone having any CLAIMS FIRST Class STORAGE, GODOWNS, Turtles, Brasil

against the above Estate are requested

to end in Particulars of the same to the Undersigned on or before the 22nd day of April, 1876.

And all Persons being Indebted to the sald Estate are requested to Pay to the Undersigned their several Debts without delay.

Cinnamon,

Firewood, Flour,

110 100 100

180 120

100 100.

Pepper (whole)

Plokies, Rice,

1100

40 30

plant 2750 2500

picul 1600 1400

bottle 240 200-

catty

270 220

17

(ground)

bottle

260 200

200 150.

patty

98 20

White-bait,

Vegetables. Asparagus,

ti Bamboo, Shoots, young satty Beans, sprout,

catty

71

*

KRUPPB JAST STEEL WORKS,

TER (Germany.) Sole Agent for China,

Apply

7 to

LAI HING & Co. Hongkong, March 30, 1876.

1. FEIL,

(Germany)

Corazone, SZANSBA), Ooson. HUDAVID SANSOON, SORS & Co. Colory, Chinese, English,

TO LET. ⠀⠀ TOUSE No. 5. Zetland Street,

Hongkong, April 8, 1576,

broad, French, Beet Foot, Cabbage, Macao,

red for pickling White, Canton caity Common Carrets, fresh

Salt Cauliflower,

400 350 120 100

14 12 10 35

Eago, Salad Oil,...

200 200

950 180

Salt,, Coarse

atty

"

Fine,

10 20.18

Split Peas,

.60 60

Sugar, China,

100

70

30 20 eachi

Tapioca,

Tea

bottle catty

800 270

750 800

150

50

80 70

20

Vermicelli, Chinese English

-100

60

box

1000 900

15

Vinegar, English

"bottle", "200"` 150

10

30 20

catty each

BO

20

180 100

Printed and published by G10, MURRAY

80 : 20 +catty

50 19

STEPHENS & HOLMES,

Solicitors for the Executors. E, Club Chambers, Hongkong, February 28, 1878. Ep22

TO RENT CHEAP FFICES and Godown, No. 69, Preya,

1HOMPSON. Also Office and Gobows situated in the rear of the Messageries Maritimes Office.

3 3 2 8 9 3 8 9 8

GEORGE ÜBLET, Inspector of Marketk.

BAIN, at the China’Mali Offos, No,

Wyndham Biyesi, Hongkong