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THE

CHINA

With which is incorporated The

VOL. XXXII, No. 3990.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON-F. ALDAH, 8, Clement's Land,

Zbbard Street. GEORGE BARRET, 30, Cornhill, GORDOR & Goran, 131, Hol- born Hill, EC. BATES, HINDY & Co. 4 Old Joury, B.C. SAMUEL DEACON & Ca.j 180 & 164, Leadenhall Strest, NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nas-

sau Strest

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ALAND GORDON & Gorda, Mal- bourne and Sydney,

g SAN FRANCISCO and American Portal

generally-Bran & Buk, San Fran

disco

CHINA-Stoatow, QUELCH & CAMPBELL, Amoy, GIL & Co. Forchow, Haven & Co Shanghai, LAN, CRAWFORD &Co., and KELLI & Co. Muita di Hamrunx & Co. Maono, In A. DA ORADA.

Banks. -

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS,

INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DECRERE OF 7TH AND BIH MARCH, 1848,

ST IMPERIAL DEGREES OF 25TH JULY 1854, AND ́31ST DECEMBEE, 1866,

Becognised by the- INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF

30TH APRIL, 1862,

Brands Sering FAID-UP UAPITAL,..., 80,000,000 3,200,000

A4X+LB^T-*

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE

Have this day authorized Mr J. Y. V. Shaw to sign my name per procura- ten

A MAGG, HEATON, Hongkong, January 1, 1876.

Established

Februarı

1845.

MAIL.

"Hongkong Evening Mall and Shipping List."

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 11, 1876.

Intimations.

STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

WORLD, WAENDE COMETH IT? Or,

COMPANY, LIMITED, OF HANLEY.The Certain Physicists are Saying.

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £250,000.

TYRE

THE Undersigned, having been appoint- NOTICE...

ed Agentsia Hongkong and Shanghai Undersigned have entered into Co. for 40 libier of

ourrons partnership from the First day of issue Policies of Fire Insurance at current

ADAMSON, BELL & Co. January, 1878, in the Business of Ship rates. brokers at this Port, under the style of Monnis & Ray,

Hongkong, March 24, 1876.5624

A. G. MORRIS. E. C. RAY.

Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 3, 1876.

WE

NOTICE.

TE have Established branches of our Firm at Haiphong sud Hanci. Mir E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by procuration in Torquín,

LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1875,

NOTICE.

HAVE this day Established myself sa GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT at the Ports of Takot and Taiwanfoo

FF. DA SILVA, Formona, April 1, 1876.

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NOTIFICATION. TT in herewith notified that a CUSTOM Jaz sem stablished a HOI-HOW(), the Treaty Port of KIUNGCHOW(), and has been pened for transaction of Business under

Commissioner of Customs, Kiungohow Customs,

Hoishow, April 1, 1876.

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REBRATE EVRU) 20,000,000 600,000 this day's date. H. O. BROWN,

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HEAD OFFICE-14, Rus Bergère, Paris. LONDON AGENCY,144, Leadenhall St,

E.O. AGENCIES, A Nantes, Lyons, Mar- seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Calcutta, St. Denis (lle de la Réunion,) Rong- kong, Shanghai and Yokohama, LONDON BANKSER, Bank of England,

Union Bank of London.

HONGKONG AGENCY. INTEREST ALLOWED

Current Depot per annan on the Current Deposit Account at the rate monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained at the offices.

!, " OHR. DE QUIGNÉ,

Manager.

Offices in Hongkong: Bank Bulldligų,

Queen's Road,

Hongkong, May 14, 1875,

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK-

ING CORPORATION. **

PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars, 100,000 Dollars,

- EXSKETE FUND,

COURT OF DIRECTORS.

bg Chairman--ER BELLIOS, Esq.

Deputy Chairman-An ANDRE, Esq.

J. F. Coxpas, Eng. B. W. POMEROY, Esq.

R. HOPPIDS, Hag

A MOITER, Esq.

Hongkong,

F. D. SABBOOM, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGER.

JAMES GREIG, Esq. Manager,

Intimations.

THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE GRAPH COMPANY;

D

URING my absence from Hongkong the MANAGEMENT of the above Uompany's Station will be TAKEN OVER

THE MERCHANTS' MARINE INSUR ANUE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF LONDON,

SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £500,000,

THE Undersigned, having been appolut-

ad Agents in Hongrong for the abor Company, are prepared to issue Policies of Marine Insurance at current rates, payable in London, India, Australia, New Zealand, Straits, Mauritius, Java, Manila, China, Japan, California, &o, &c. la mandat

ADAMSON, BELL & 05.

1624 Hongkong, March 24, 1876.

By Tv Q300pm Shanghai, 1876, 1 Vol.

Pics-$1.00 Stitched.

$1.26 Bound. Apply to

LANE, CRAWFORD & 00. Hongkong, April 6, 1870. ap20

BISOUIT FLOUR.

N Exonllent FOOD for INFANTS and

ADHILDREN

MANUFACTURED SOLELY BY THE HONGKONG & CHINA BAKERY

Co., LIMITED... In Tini Containing 6 lbs. Hongkong, April 8, 1876.

200

FOR SALE.

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Canks OLARET from BORDEAUX,

Apply to

LANDSTEIN & 05 Hongkong, March 10; 1876,

Shipping.

Steamers.

Note.By the Company's Artioles of Anzo-

ciation it is provided that, after pay ment to the shareholders of a dividend FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

of 10 per cent. per annum, one fourth of the residue of profits will be rateably divided amongst those Insurera out of whose business profiti have been made during the year.kakgat muda

NOTICE

THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Members of the HONGKONG CLUB Will be held at the CLUB HOUSE on THURS DAY, the 13th Instant, at falf-past Four o'clock in the afternodi,

By Order,

EDWARD BEART, Secretary.

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Hongkong, April 5, 1876.

NOTICE.

appointed ACTING SUPERINTENDENE. by Mr C. C. BJESEN, who has been HE OFFICE of the Undersigned has

Teen REMOVED to BORD'S LANE.

A. BURNSON,

Superintendent. Hongkong, April 6, 1876: THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPE COMPANY.

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MEYER, ALABOR & Co, Hongkong, April 8, 1876,

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HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAM-BOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

BEC to notify that I have been appointed ACTING SUPERINTENDENT for

Las above Company's Station at this FortIRST Class Fare on the Hongkong and

from this date.

CARL CHR. BOJESEN, - Hongkong, April 6, 1876:

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CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE,

SPECIAL AGENCY of the Company has been opened in LONDON, under the Asnagement of Mr WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, at 9, Et. Michael's Alley, Cornbill,

By Order,

Canton route has been Reduced to $3 For Single trip and $5 Return....

By Order,

P: A. DA COSTA, Secretary. Hongkong, April 3, 1876.

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For Sale.

AYLE & Co. have opened their first delivery of New Goods for the coming season, to which they invite special atten ap28 tion.

W. H. BAY,

Secretary. Hongkong, March 28, 1876.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

DITORS and other Persons having

Shangbal EWAN CAMERON, HANOTTOT is hereby given, that all CRE- LONDON BANKERS- London and County say CLAIMS OF DEMANDS upon or

Bánk,

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HONGKONG.

LETEREST ALLOWED Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent, per annuin on the dally

balanse.

On Fixed Deposits :—

For 8 months, 2 per cent, per ARAUM.

0

"

4 per cent,

12 2: 18 pèr cent, - se

LooAL BILLS DISCOUNTED," Orsdits granted on approved Securities, and every description of Banking and Fachange business transactod.

Drafts, granted on London, and the chief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan,

JAMES GREIQ,

Chief Manager.

Offices of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Road Bash Hongkong, February, 17, 1876.

ON SALE

THE CHINESE READER'S MANUAL

HANDBOOK of Elographical, His. toriaal, Mythological and General

Aterary Reference,

WILLIAM FREDÉSION MAYERS,

Pridez

against the Estate of JOHN WUTHER SPOON, late of Bangkok, in the Kingdom of Siam, who died on the 6th day of July, 1871, and whose Will was duly proved in

Ladies' and Children's Ready

made Costumes in a variety of Styles.

Morning Wrappers in Embroid- ered Linen, Printed, Cambric, White Brilliante and Muslin,

the Probate Jurisdiction of the Supreme French Toilet Jackets.

Court of Hongkong by WILLIAM HENKT

BRSEEYOK, of 28, Queen's Road, Hong Richly Embroidered Cambrio

kong, Solicitor, to whom Letters of 'Admini

etration with the Will annexed were duly

Skirts.

granted by the said Court on the 10th day A Large Assortment of Dress

of March, 1876, are hereby required to SEND in writing the PARTICULARS of their Claims or Demands to the said WIL LIAM HENRY BEERETON, on or before the

Materials in all the newest designs.

French Millinery of the latest

fashions.

Lat day of July next; and notice is hereby also given, that at the expiration of the last mentioned day the said WILLIAM HENRY BESKETON wil proosed to distribute the Boys' Holland Suits & Pinafores, Assets of the said JOHN WOTHERSFOON

amongst the parties entitled thereto, having Ladies' Underclothing.

Shoes,

regard to the Claims of which he has then Ladies' and Children's Boots and had notice and that the said WILLIAM HANEY BEERETON will not be able for the Assets or any part thereof so distributed to suy person of whore Olaims he has not

Also,

had notice at the time of the distribution. A fresh supply of the "Little

Dated this 20th day of March, 1876.

W. H. BRERETON, 29, Queen's Boad, Hongkong,

Solicitor.. myli SPANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG. TENDERS for the CONSTRUCTION of

"SIX BOILERS for Spanish Man of War will be RECEIVED at this Consulate until the 92nd April next at Noon,

No proposition will be admitted if it exceed the price fixed by Government and do not agree with the Form, Conditions, and Plans, which will be exposed at the Uffice of the Consulate every, working day from 11 am, to 8 p.m. ̈

AFARAUDO

Consul for Spain. HMMKELY & Do, OHIRÁ MAIN” Offion. Hongkong, March 31, 1870.

Wanzer Sewing Machines,

Agents for Hongkong. SAYLE & Co,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Boad & Stanley Street,

FOR SALE,

B00BANIO"

mats Season's American HAMS and BACON in prime condition. Smoked SALMON,

Golden Gate Baker's EXTRA FLOUR in Bartel knd Tims;

MADEWEN, FRICKEL & CS Hongsung, February 10, 1878.

The Steamship

KWANGTUNG,

Capt. F. ASETON, will be de- spatched for the above Porta

on WEDNESDAY, the 13th Instant, at Daylight

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & bộ Hongkong, April 10, 1876,

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FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA,

The Steamship

- *** HINDOSTAN,”.

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

3 p.

Despatches will close at 2.30 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to

DAVID SASSOON, BONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, April 10, 1876.

Apie

FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALOUTTA,

The Steamship

“ARGYLL,

D. SCOTT, Commander, will leayd for the above Ports on SATUR DAY, the 15th Instant, at 3 p. 10,*,

For Freight or passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, April 10, 1876.

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FOR SAN FRANCISCO. Calling at YOKOHAMA,

The Departure of the 8, 8.

"QUANGSE"

is unavoidably Postponed until MONDAY, the 17th

Instant, at § p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

apir Hongkong, April 10, 1876.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAL Taking Cargo & Passengers at through raterfor HANKOW, NINGPO & PURTE IN JAPAN,

The Company's Steamship

MANTENOR"

will be despatched on or about the 18th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, April 10, 1878.

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FOR SINGAPORE, BRISBANE, BYDNEY AND MELBOURNE, (Calling of BOMERSET, COOKTOWN, OLETE. LAND BAY, BOWEN and Kerret Bar,

to land Maile and Passengers.)⠀⠀

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer "BOWENS

Published every Evening.

日七十月三年子丙

Shipping

Steamers

FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO.

The Steamship£es Aw

NAPLES?

due shortly from Singapore, will TATE Ove prompt despatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, April 7, 1876.

FOR SHANGHAI,

The Russian Steamship

** RUSSIA,”- GERARD Master, shortly ex- pected from Singapore," will haye quick despatch as above,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

WM. PUSTAV & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, April 10, 1876.

FOR YOKOHAMA.

The British Steamship BARN ORCHIS,

►Captain BUTLIF, shortly ex- pected from Singapore, will have quick despatol an above.

For Freight or Passage, apply tol

WM. PURTAU & Co.,

“Agenta.” Hongkong, March 29, 1876.

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Sailing Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1 British-Ship

"MARGARITE"

►James Owen, Master, will load for the above Port, and will

bava quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

PRICE, $24 PER ANE

Shipping.

Sailing

Vessels.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A ↑ American Ship/« VPN NIGHTINGADE”

PALMER, Master, will food here for the above Port, and will have quick dispatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co

Hongkong, March 4, 1876.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 41 British Ship LASTUSHALIMAR”

WALKER Master, will load here for the above Port, and

will have quick dispatch.

For Freight, apply to

REAL DE RUSSELL & 06. Hongkongy March 4, 1876, spls

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A1 American Ship **MARY WHITRIDGE,"

CUTLER, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick dispatobuzar

For Freight, apply to one bad

* RUSSELL & Co,

Hongkong, March 9, 1875, ***

Notices to Consignées..

COMPAGNIE DES MESS.

MARITIMES

8. 8. IRAQUADDY.

NOTICE TONSIGNEES of Ostge per VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.Indus; from London, in connes

Hongkong, March 27, 1876,

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1 American Bark

JONATHAN CHASE” Ouaris, Master, will load for: the above Port, and will have

quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & UU. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

The A 1 British Clipper Ship

NYDENHAM PE FRANK Butarow, Manter, will load for the above Port, and will have quick deepatol. For Freight, #pply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, March 4, 1876. **

FOR NEW YORK,

The A-1 American Ship

..." HAZE," WILKINSON, Master, will load hore and at Whampos, and will have quick despatch as above."

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1876.

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FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 American Ship

CHARTER OAE," EMITH, Marter, will loid here and at Whampoa," and will have quick despatch as abote.

For Freight, apply to

!! VOGEL, HAQEDORN & CA Hongkong, March 27, 1870.

FOR LONDON, The 1 British Ship

“CHANNEL QUEEN," N. LEUFESTRY, Master, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatch as above.

• For Freight, apply to

MEYER, ALABOR & Oo, Hongkong, April 6, 1876,

NOTICE

The Undermentioned Vessela having the greater portion of their Cargo and Passengers engaged, will have immediate dispatch for the following Parts.

FOR VICTORIA, V8 L The British Bargus- mak

*FORWARD" Captain Joux STRAOHAN,

will be despatched as abote The Brlich Ship

about the 20th April.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agenti Hobgkong, March 81, 1876.

The

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OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR LONDON VIA BUEZ CANAL. The Company's Steathably

BRIO NESTOR" will be despatched on or about the 20th instant." For Freight or Pausage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents,

Hongkong, April 7, 1876,

ANNIE GRAY" Captain Roser Moat. FOR PORTLAND, OREGON, American Barque Be

“GARIBALDI" Captain 0. M. NOYEL

The American Bark

EDWARD JAMES," Captain Tros. J. FURUES,

FOR HONOLULU, S. I., AND BAN TRANCISCO,

The American Bark MAR A ALDEN SE

Captain Allen Novel

For Freight or Passage, spply to

BOZARIO & 00. Hongkong, March 25, 1076,

tion with the above Steamer, are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their riak 26 127 Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained from FRIDAY, the 7th Instant, at 10 amilyen tis

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation la regelved from the Con signees, before Noon To-morrow, the 7th Enat., requesting it to be landed hea

Buls of Lading will be counteralgised By khe Undersigned,

protul Goods remaining unclaimed after Fat- DAY, the 14th Instant, at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges, mak No Fire Insurance has been affected.. G. DE CHAMPEAUX

Acting Agent Hongkong, April 6, 1876.

OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY." JONSIGNEES per Company's Hide Agamemnon, are hereby notified that tue Cargo is being discharged and landed at the Godowns of the Undersigned, in both cases it will lie at Consignees rink. The Cargo will be ready for delivery from Godown on and after the 8th April, 1876,

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

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

agents.

Hongkong, April 10, 1876,

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S. 8. ORCHIS, FROM LONDON VIA SINGAPORE,

CONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above

their Cargo is being landed and stored at their riak in the Godawas of the Undar. aigned, where delivery may be obtained.

Conaigueos wishing to take their Gooda from the boats alongside the Wharf are at liberty to do so,

Gooda remaining in sters after the 15th Instant will be subject to rent. “Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

WM. PUST&U & Co.,

Agente,

Hongkong, April 7, 1878.

NOTION

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TO CONSIGNEES OF OPTIONAL CARGO, EX 0.-9. §8, 00's M. 6. AGAMEMNON, FROM LIVERPOOL, DHIPPING Orders must be obtained from the Undersigned not later than the 17th Inst., for shipment per 8.8. Antenor. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE

Agents.

Hongkong, April 10, 1976.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMER,

NOTICE,

NONSIGNEES per Cotisanya Blaamer Tibre from Caletitta are hereby notifed that the Cargo will be discharged foto Bosta and landed at the Company's Godowna, In both cases it will lie at the Consignes a risk. The Gango will be roady for delivery shortly After her arrival. The

* The above Steamer left Bingapore of Saturday, 1st April, for this port

G. DE GRAMPEAUX, Aging Agent

Hongkong, April, 1976,