THE
CHINA
With which is incorporated The
VoL.XXXII. No. 4002, 就大十月四年大十七百八十
AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.
LONDON —F. ALDAR, 8, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street. GEORGE STELXX, 30 Cornhill. GORDON & Goren; 121, Hol- born: Hill, E.C. BATES, HENDI & Co., 4, Old Jmory, B.C. SAMUEL DRAGON & 1. Co., 180 & 104, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 188, Nas-
sau Street
AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND:-GORDON & Goro, Mel bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and American Ports generally-BEAN & BLACK, Sơn Fran-
CD.
100 *
OHINA:-Swatow, Quman & CAMPBELL, Amoy, Games & Co. Foochoio, HADGE Shanghai, Laws, OBAWFORD & Co., and KELLY & Co. Manila, 0. Hammam & Co. Macao, L.A. DA Gnaga.
Banks.
COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PAKIS,
INCORPORATED BY NATIONAL DECREES OF 7TH AND 8TH MARUH, 1848,
-and-
Notices of Firms.
NOTICE.
Have this day authorized per proue 1. SHàw to sign my name, per procura taon.
· A.-MaoG. - HEATON, Hongkong, January 1, 1876:
NOTICE,
partnership from the First day of THE Undersigned, have entered into Co- January, 1876, in the Business of Bhip brokers at this Port, under the style of
Monnis & Ray,
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AG. MORRIS.
E. C. RAY.
Bank Buildings, Hongkong, February 8, 1878.-
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NOTICE.
ITE have Established branches of our -Firm at Haiphong and Hanoi, Mr E. CONSTANTIN is authorised to sign by procuration in Tonquin...":,
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, December 31, 1875.
F
HE Undersigned has been appointed
-NOTICE, **
LLOYDS
R. HL. CAIRNS.
1, Olub Chambers, Hongkong, April 20, 1878.
SÉ IMPERIAL DEGREES OF 25TH JULY, 1854, at this Port.
AND 31ST DECEMBER, 1866,
Recognised by the
INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION OF
30TH APRIL, 1862,
1.
Francs. Sterling. PAID UE CAPITAL,... 60,000,000 3,200,000 RESERVA FUND.......20,000,000 800,000
HRAD Orrick-14, Bue Bergère, Paris, LONDON AGENCY,-144, Leadenhall St.,
B.0,
AGENCIES, At Nantes, Lyons, Mar- seilles, Brussels, Bombay, Calsutta, St. Denis (lie de la Réunion,) Hong kong, Shanghai and Yokohama, LONDON BANKEBS, – Bánk of England,
Union Bank of London.
HONGKONG AGENCY, INTHEEST ALLOWED
ON Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. per annum on the monthly minimum balances, and on Fixed Deposits at rates which may be ascertained
CHR. DE GUIGNÉ, Manager,
at the offices. ...
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Offices in Hongkong: Bank Buildings,
Queen's Road,
Hongkong, May 14, 1875,
HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.
PA-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollars. RESERVE FUND,.............. 100,000 Dollars,
COUET OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-E. B. BELILIOS, Esq. Deputy Chairman-AD, ANDRÉ, Esq.
J. F. CORDES, Esq. .W.POMEROY, Esq. H. Horrica, Esq. F. D. SASSOON, Esq. A, MOIVER, Esq.
Hongkong,
CHIEF MANAGER.
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JAMES GREIO, Esq. Manager. Shanghai, EWEY CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKERS --London and County
Bank,
HONGKONG.
İNTEREST ALLOWED
Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of 1 per cent. per annum on the daily
balance.
On Fixed Depozita ;-
For 3 months, 2 per cent. per annuITS,
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4 per cent.
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5
per cent.
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Local Bills Discounted,
Crédits granted on approved Securities,
and every description of Banking and Exchange business transssted,
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE- GRAPH COMPANY.
BEG to notify that I have been appointed ACTING SUPERINTENDENT Lor he above Company's Station at this Port trom this date.
CARL CHR. BOJESEN, Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
Established February, 1845.
MAIL.
"Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.
HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, 1876.
For Sale.
FOR SALE,
In One Lot, or in Lots to suit. Purchasers. THE BUILLINGS, MACHINERY and
Intimationi.
eragina i 日三初月四年于丙
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE GRAPH COMPANY.
Summaging
the MANAGEMENT of the above LAND belonging to the BIEN HOA | Company's Station will be TAKEN OVER SUGAR FACTORY (Cochin China), con- by Mr C. C. BOJESEN, who has been
appointed AcrING SUPERINTENDENTA" sisting of:--
A. SUENSON,
Superintendent.
FIVE SUGAR MILLS, with accessories completo, Shout-iron Troughs, Coppar Boilers, Vacuum Pann, Five Turbines: with Independent Engines, Concretors, do., de,, do
Machines for Adjusting and Fitting, Turning Lathe, Boring Machine, do, £0., 4o.
One Gas Machine, One Steam Crane..
Spare Materials; Iron and Copper Pipes of various dimensions, &c., dro.
· One Tug Boat, 50 HP., 70 Tons, in good
order.
One Steam Launch.
Hongkong, April 6, 1876,
NOTICE.
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( BE OFFICE of the Undersigned has been REMOVED to No. 1, QUEEN'S ROAD, Corner of los House Lane.
**- W. B. NOILEY, Agent, Messrs. Henry & King & Co.,
London Hongkong, April 15, 1876,
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COSMOPOLITAN DOCKS,
THE DOORS being now completed, are capable of DooKING any size VESSELS Fifteen large native Cargo Boats, in good frequenting this Port, and executing any Orde
The Land and Buildings of the Estate, situated on the River.
The Estate of Lacati Bisnhos Province, comprising an area of about 800 Hectars, mostly cultivated, Apply to
THE BANQUE DE L'INDO. CHINE, SAIGON. April 25, 1876,
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NOTICE HAVE this day Established, myself as KNKRAL COMMISSION AGENT at the Ports of Takow and Taiwanfco
P. F. DA SILVA,
Formosa, April 1, 1876.
IT
NOTIFICATION.--
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is herewith notified that a 'CUSTOM
bas been HOUSE
Established at
I-HOW(), the Treaty Port of KIUNGONOW(), and has been upened for transacuon of Business under this day's date.
H. O. BROWN, Commissioner of Cruloma,
Kiungchow Customs,
Hoi-how, April 1, 1876.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Caake CLARET from BORDEAUX
Apply to IN
LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, March 10, 1876.
Auctions.
PUBLIC AUCTION,
THE Undersigned has received instruc-
REPAIRS required...
A large quantity of Sras, LUMBER, IRON, COFFEE, YELLOW METAL, &o, &o, always kept in Stock at cheap rates.
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Length of Bock..............................455 Feet, Breadth doi, 92 Depth of Water, Springs, 24, do do., Nesps,.. 21 The following Rates will becharged until further notice
Repoppering, including Dockage, Shor ing, Labor, Feit, „Pitch, Tar and Óskum, 80 cents por Bhoot
Painting Iron Steamers, including Dook- age, 2 Coats Paint and I Cost Tallow, 35 cents per Ton Grose Register.
Painting Iron Steamers, including Dock- age, 1 Coat Paint and 1 Coat Tallow, BO cents per ton Gross Register.
For further particulars, apply to
W. B. SPRATT & Co., 9, Praya East. Hongkong, April 20, 1876.
SAVESNE..3..
intimations...
CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE,
SPECIAL AGENOx of the Company has been opened in London, under the Dianagement of Mr WALDEMAR SOHMIDT, at 9, St. Michael's Alloy, Cornhill,
By Order,
W. H RAY,
Secretary, Hongkong, March 28, 1876.
NOTICE
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JHE Undersigned beg respectfully to form the Public, that they have Established themselves as
BUTCHERS AND GENERAL COMPRADORES,
At No. 1 Grahain Street, And are prepare to Supply Fresh and Salt PROVISIONS and STORES; Kino, WIKES, SPI- BITS and ALES of every description.
MATEEW & Cos
Hongkong, March 25, 1876
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IN CONSEQUENCE OF THE REDUC. TION OF THE PRICE OF THE "SHANGHAI COURIER AND
OHINA GAZETTE,”-
IT WILL BE THE 3 A CHEAPEST DAILY PAPER IN CHINA and ara large
· INCREASE OF CIRCULATION
MAY BE CONFIDENTLY ANTICIPATED, THE ADVANTAGE TO ADVERTISERS
18 OBVIOUS.
Shipping.
Steamers,
FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.
The Steamship
"DOUGLAS,"
Captain BURN, will be despatched for the above
Ttions to sell by Public Auction, ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL CHURCH Ports on THURSDAY, the 27th Instant,
on
..
THURSDAY,
the 27th day of April, 1876, at his Sales Rooms, Queen's Road Central, at 2
Pa
A Quantity of HOUSEHOLD FÜR NITURE, the Property of a Gentleman mys leaving the Colony.
SAYLE & Co. very ope
Also,
A large collection of BOOKS
See Catalogues. TERMS OF SALE.Cash before delivery their first delivery of New in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.
J. M. GUEDES, JR, Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 25, 1876.
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GENERAL WEEKLY BALE.
Goods for the coming Season, to which they invite special atten tion.
Ladies' and Children's Ready- made Costumes in a variety of Styles. Morning Wrappers in Embroid- ered Linen, Printed, Cambric, White Brilliante and Muslin, French Toilet Jackets. Richly Embroidered Cambric
Skirts.
A Large Assortment of Dress Materials in all the newest designs.
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ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell by Public Auction, in their sale Room, Praya, on
FRIDAY,
the 28th April, 1876, at Noon,-- Morton's Oilman's Stores, Pickles,
Annual General Meeting of Seatholders,
holders of St. John's Cathedral Church THE Annual General Meeting of the Seat-
will be held at the Vestry on Thursday, the 27th day of April instant, at 4.30 p.m., for the purpose of electing two Trustees for the ensuing year, and for passing the Accounts of the Treasurer, under the provisions of Clanses 4 and 16 of Ordin- ance No. 2 of 1847.
EDMUND SHARP, Trustee and Treasurer to the Body of Trustees,
Hongkong, April 15, 1876.
THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE GRAPH COMPANY,
ON
account of the heavy sa the 'RE- PAIRS to the YANGTZE CABLE have not yet been completed.
The Company will keep up connec tion between GUTZLAFF ISLAND and SHANGHAI by aid of a TUG STEAMER, which will leave SHANOBA EVERY EVENING and return EVERY MORN- ING at Daylight,
By this arrangement all Telegrams be
forwarded within 24 hours.
Race, Vinegar, Salad Oil, Table Salt, fween the Port and Shanghai will be Tart-fruits, Jams, Jelly, Raisins, Cur rants, Tapioca, Oatmeal, Cheese, &o.
Aleo,
Assorted Bonbons, Lemon Syrup, Cot- ton Socks, Table Cloths, Napkins, Tooth Brushes, Shoe Brushes, Tobacco, Lime
French Millinery of the latest Jaice, Chloride of Lime,
fashions.
100 Navy Pistols,
Boys' Holland Suits & Pinafores.
Ladies' Underclothing.
4 cases Cologne Water.
$0,
TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery
Ladies and Children's Boots and in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.
Shoes.
Also,
Drafts, granted on London, and the A fresh supply of the "Little shief Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, Amorisa, China and Japan. Wanzer Sewing Machines.
JAMES GREIG,
Chief Manager,
Offlies of the Corporation, ~
No, 1, Queen's Road Bast, Hongkong, February 17, 1878.
THE
FOR SALE.
THE Undermentioned valpable LAND and BUILDINGS on Inland 'Los
No. 7, situated at 46 and 48, Queen' Boad, the Property of the late Mr G. B. FALCORER ---
The Lot or Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's risk on the fall of the hammer.
Hongkong, April 25, 1878.
PUBLIO AUCTION,
Agents for Hongkong. By Order of the Mortgages, weder
of Sale.
SAYLE & Co.,
VICTORIA EXCHANGE,
Queen's Road & Stanley Street.ANE, CRAWFORD & Co.
received instructions from Mortgages to sall, on
MONDAY
JUST RECEIVED,
Ex 8. 8. NAPLES,"
A Large Assortment of New Book. TOVELS, WORKS OF REFERENCE,
GIFT BOOKS,
SCHOOL BOOKS, &c. LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. Hongkong, April 22, 1876.-
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*The TWO BLOCKS of BUILDINGS Docupying the finest position, are of the most commodious description, with TREA- BURY and ample Godowns; the Ground Floors are of Granite, the Buildings are known to be the most handsome and aub-|· ́Er 8, 8. ** VIKING & “NAPLES,” stantially built Premises in the Colony,
Quality Busks DANISH
JUST RECEIVED,
and are all in perfect condition and good PBUTTER in time of 1-10., 2-lbs., and
order, &a
Applications for Purchase, or further Information, to be made to
JOHN NOBLE,**
46, Queen's Boas, Hongkong, March 31, 1870,
p30
4-lbs. each
BASS ALE (October brew), ia bulk hhds, and kilderkins buffet. LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co. Hongkong, April 22, 1870, myo
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CARL CHR. BOJESEN
Acting Superintendent. Hongkong, April 24, 1876.
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.-
TOTICE is hereby given, that all URE NIFORM A Bier Persons having Any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon of against the Estate of JOHN WOTHER.
SPOON, late of Bangkok, in the Kingdom of Siam, who died on the 8th day of July, 1871, and whose. Will was duly proved in the Probate Jurisdiction of the Suprettie Court of Hongkong by WILLIAM HENRY BRERETox, of 29, Queen's Road, Hong kong, Solicitor, to whom Letter of Admini- stration with the Will annexed were duly grouted by the sald Court on the 10th day of March, 1876, are hereby required to SEND in writing the PARTICULARS of thair Claims, or Demands to the said WIL
HENRY BERERTON, on or before the
Bill
bave
the
1st day of July next and nollee is hereby also given, that at the expiration of the last day the said WILLIAM HENRY BRETON will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Joe WOTHERSPOON
the 8th May, 1876, at Noon The Whole of the Stock-in-trade, Shop Fittings, Maskinery, Carpenters in gineer's, and Blacksmith's Tools, House hold Furniture, do, do, do, of or belonging to B. R. STANFORD, Ship wright, &c., on the Premises at Spring Gardens,
Further particulars will be shortly Announced,
TERMS OF SALE,-Usah before delivery
in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. All lote, with all faults and errors of description; at Parchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer,
Hongkong, April 24, 1876.
at 10 am;
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Oo Hongkong, April 24, 1876.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
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FOR SHANGHAI (DIRECT:) Taking Cargo & Passengers at through rates for HANKOW, NINGPO & PORTS IN
JAPAN.
The Company's Steamship
"ĜLÂUCUS"
will be despatched on or: about the 28th Instant.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents.
Hongkong, April 19, 1876.
PRION, $24 PEE Aşşur.
Shipping
Sailing Vessels.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The 41 British Ship
"MARGARITE,"
JAMES OWEN, Master, will load for the above Port, and will
have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
The A1 American Bark
"JONATHAN CHASE,” -Ovaris, „Mäster will load for the above Port, and will have
quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 00. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
The A1 British Clipper Ship
"SYDENHAM?
FRANE BRISTOw, Master, will load, for the above Port, and
will have quick despatch, -For Freight, apply to
make
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FOR NEW YORK.
The 4.1 Amortgan Ship
"CHARTER OAK”. SMITH, Master, will load here and at Whampon, and will bave quick despatch as above,
For Freight, apply to zna
YOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 27, 1876.
FOR LONDON. The 41 British Ship
*CHANNEL QUEEN" N. LEUFESTRY, Master, having the greater part of her Cargo engaged, will have quick despatah as above,
For Freight, apply to
MEYER, ALABOR & Co. Hongkong, April 6, 1876,
NOTICE
The Undermentioned Vesseli having the greater portion of their Cargo and Passengers engaged, will have immediate dispatch for the following Porta
FOR HONOLULU, 8. L., AND" SAN FRANCISCO.
The American Bazka
ALDEN BESSE;" Captain ALLEN NOTES
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROZARIO & Co
Hongkong, March 23, 1876.
Notices to Consignees.
5. S. GLENLYON,
FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.
HE above Steamer having arrived, Consignees of Cargo by her are here by informed that their Goods are being apas landed at their risk by the Undersigned and stored at their Godowns, whence and or from the Wharf or Boate delivery may be obtained.
QOBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR LONDON VIA, SUEZ CANAL The Company's Breamslitp
AGAMEMNON"
Optional Cargo will be sent on to Shanghai unless notice to the contrary is given before 5 p.m. To-day.
will be despatched on of 30th Instant will be subject to rent.
Cargo remaining undelivered after the about the 8th Proximo.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents. Hongkong, April 24, 1876.
CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR SHANGHAI, The Steamer
**FLEURS-CASTLE" expected here about the 27th Instant, will have immediate despatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
"ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agents.
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Hongkong, April 24, 1876.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES; PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
The Company's Steamship
VOLGA,"
Captain NOMDRDEU, which
For Freight, apply to
Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,
Agents S. 8. Gleniyon. Hongkong, April 25, 1876.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
NUTION.
ONSIGNEES per Company's Steamer Tibre from Caloutta are hereby notified that the Cargo will be discharged into Boats and landed at the Company's Godowns. In both eases it will lle at the Consignee's ting, The Cargo will be ready for delivery shortly after her arrival.
The above Steamer left Bingapore os Saturday, 1st April, for this poriv
G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Acting Agent.
Hongkong, April 6, 1876.
CONSIGNERS of Cargo per German
etpants,
Bark IPHIGENIA, MATHEN, Master, from Hamburg, are requested to fake immediate delivery of their Goods from alongside. Amongst the parties entitled thereto, having 19th Instant, for this Fort, will take Cargo landed and stored as Consignees risk and left YOKOHAMA, on the Cargo impeding the discharge will be regard to the Olaims of which he has then here for Marolles, de. had notice and that the said WILLIAM HEXET BREETOX will not be liable for the Atsata or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose Claims he has not had notice at the time of the distribution. Dated this 29th day of Mardi, 1876.
W. H. BHERETON, 29, Queen's Hond, Hongkonga
Sollellot
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WANTED.
G. DE OHAMPEAUX, Acting Agent. Hongtong, April 21, 1876.
Bailing Vessels,
FOR MELBOURNE & SYDNEY,
The 41 British Bergue “MARQUIS OF ARGYLE," Captain MoKEON, will have immediate dispatch for the
AN Experienced European FEMALE to A sccompany s Family with 8 Children to England. Terms; a free Pounge, above Forts,
Applications to be sent to the Office of For Freight or Passage, apply to this paper, addressed. "A. B. ("
RÓZÁRIO & Co. Hongkong, April 11, 1876. · my11 Hongkong, April 21, 1976,
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Consignees will have to sign an AVSTEZI Bond before countersignature of the Bille of Lading
WE PUSTAU & Co.,
Agenti,
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Hongkong, April 24, 1870
Not Responsible for Delta.
Jeither the Captain, the Agents, nor N
Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour (
BESTROYER, German barque, Captain By |Haja.-Melchors & C00,
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