SUPPLEMENT
TO THE
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MAID.
*HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 31ST MAY, 1876.
Merchant Vessels in Hongkong Harbour,
Exclusive of late Arrivals and Departures reported taday,
To facilitate finding the position of any vessel in the Harbour, the Anchorage in divided into eight Sections, commending at Green Laland. Vessola near the Hongkong shore are marked h, near the Kowloong shore k., and those in the body of the Shipping or midway between each shore are marked e., in conjunction with the figures denoting the sections. Section
1. From Green Island to the Gas Works, -
2 From Gas Works to the Novelty Iron Works.
3. From Novelty Iron Works to the Harbour Master's Ofice
4. From Harbour Master's to the P. and O.Os,'s Office,
Section,
5. From F. and O. Co.'s Office to Peddar'e Wharf. 6. From Peddar's Wharf to the Naval Yard.
7. From Naval Yard to the Pier.
Cassandra
4k Langer
Cheops
}
Dryden
Columbian
5 Alderton
Cypbrones
5 of Wood
Danube
3 b Clanchier
Brit str.
8. From Pier to East Point.
Vessel's Name.
Captain
Flog and Rig
Tons.
Date of Arrival
Consignees or Agents.
Steamers
Abbotsford
Patterson
Brit, str.
Altona
4 Müller...
¡Ger
Anadyr
5'e Butler
Feb.
Asia
4 Molsen
Dan, atr
Butuan
4 Fremoya
Span, str.
Candia
4 Thomson
649 May 30 Jardine, Matheson & Co. str. 1179 May 30 Wm. Pustan & Co. str. 3800 May 30 Messagerlos Maritimes
880 May 24 Wm. Pustan & Co. 207 May 30H, Kier
Brit. str. 1342 May 23 Jardine, Matheson & Co. Ger. str. 947 May 30 Jardine, Matheson & Co. Brit
983 May 18 Ah Yon Brit. str. 1417 May 17P.&O. S. N. Co.. Brit. str. 1230 May 22 Adamson, Bell & Co.
561 ay 27 Yuen Fat Hong
Destination.
Remarks.
Shanghai Saigon
Maila
S'apore and Penang
Fuyow
Glamis Castle
Lombardy Maharajah
4 eCroad
Chi
str.
920 May 310. M. S. N. Co.
Bangkok Shanghai
4 Dickie
Brit.
15 Gilleon
cStephenson
Brit. Brit. etz.
Mecca
4- Jolinaon
Menzalch
Mikado
6 e Pasqualini
Fch.
8 k Moore..
12rit
Namoa
5hWestoby
Brit.
alr.
Ocean
3 h Jaques
|Brit
Oceanic
4 kParsell
Brit
Orchis
6 b Butlin
Pasig
Lopes
Pawtaxet Riga
៤.៤
6 dClarke
Statesman
5 Valiant
Sunda
kLee
Brit.
Teheran
2 h Johnson
Brit
Thingvalla
Vuaco da Gama
Mourier Rice
Dan.
Brit.
Washi
6 Hunters
Brit.
Yesao
5 Punchard
Brit atr,
Yotinng
12 hi
Brit.
atr.
Zamboanga
o Arechavala
Span. str.
Sailing Vessels Altoá
American Lloyds
Аппа
8 Lebmeyer
4 kPark
Jessen
Witineden
3 Eiffeès
Anna Annie Fish
4 Riis
3 Branthmite
str. 1008 May 23 Messagerlos Maritimes str. 3030 May 26 Gilman & Co.
str. 971 May str. 2349 May Brit str. 1137 May Spau.. atr. 107 May Amer. str. 280 June Brit. str. 921 May
27 Douglas Lapraik & Co.. 26 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 130. & O. S. S. Oo, 13 Wm. Pustan & Co.
7 Remedios & Co. 18 Aug. Heard & Co. 27Order
Brit. str. 1209 May 18 Jardine, Matheson & Co.
str. 1667 May 30 P. & O, 8. N. Co. str. 1517 May 26 Wm. Pustau & Co. str. 2000 April 29 Jardine, Matheson & Co. str. 202 May 22 Landstein & Co.
559 May 31 Douglas Lapraik & 0. 324 June 9Kwok Acheong 561 May 29 Remedios & Co.
Ger. bqe. 385 April 26 Melchers & Co. Amer. bqe. 610 May 21 Vogel, Bagedorn & Co. Ger. bqe. 448 May 9Wm. Pustan & Co. - Ger. bge.852 May 12 Melcher & Co. Amer. sh. 1496 April 23 Russell & Co. Cer.
bg. 774 May 25 Edoard Schellhass & Co. Brit. sh. 812 May 5 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. Siam, sh. 75 May 19 Kin-tye-loong
Brit, bqe.
448 April 27 Mayer & Co.
Brit zb.
987 May 15 Order
Gor. bqs.
673 April 24 Siemasen & Co.
Foh, bge.
368 May 24 Landeteia & Co.
Amor. ah.
963 May 26 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
Amor. bgo 644 April 24 Captain
Foh bge. 384 May 20 Carlowitz & Co. Siam. ach. 200 April 30 Chinese
Amer. sh. 1157 April 23 Passall & Co. Brit.
Amoy
Manila
San Francisco
San Francisco
London ¡Cebu
Touron
Nowohwang
¡New York
str. 1559 May 13 Adamson, Bell & Co. str. 1790 May 31 P. & O. $. N. Co.
994 May 15 Siomasen & Co. ¡Brit. str. 687 May 29 Hop Kos
S'apore and Bombay Mails
Yokohama
To-day
862 May
Const Ports
To-day
Sapore and Penang
Y'lama & S. F'oisco Mails, lat px.
str. 1030 May 17 P. & O. 8. N. Co.
Cos'tan Dock
Laid up
Yokohama Shanghai
Mails
Hainan and Halfong
Conat Porta
Repairing To-day
August
Belted Will
Boa-Pan
British Crown Caroline
Carolina Behn Charles Maureau Charter Oak Chas, C. Leary Chateaubriand Cheng Soon Christina A, P. Comet Commissary Created Wave Daylight Deutschland
Dora
Emma
Fasan
heiga
Ferdinand
Flodden-
Hope Iphigenix J. H. Jessen Joaquina y Anna Jerfalcon
Joachim Christian John Milton
Kute Tatham Kronprindsessen L.chiel
Lord Macaulay
Lucre
Lulu
Lycka Till
Marie Alfred
Marquis of Argyle
May
Minna -Mount Lebanon
Nautilus
Oceanus Otter Caps Рара
Paradies
Peiho
Rebecca
Rota
San Lorenzo
Sestland
Swallow Taunton Thermopyle
Titan
Vesta
Victor
Victory
Vinder
Wealthy Pendleton
Willard Mudgett
Willie.
Wodan Zoroya
WHAMPOA
Cap Horn
Charité
2. Möller
hAudrey
Turnbull
1 Schmidt
4Qustruous
3 ksmith
Stephen
3 Hervé
2 h Chong Sang
3 Federico
4 Bray
8 hHunter
1 Renouf
3hRedemaker
3 e Filmanu
It e zirrengo
8 cGran
...Sandberg
Amor, sch. 175 Jan. 8Order
Bh. 900 April 28 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.
Brit bge. 345 May 26 Douglas Lapraik & Co.
Siam. bga. 447 May 17 Kin-tye-loong
Ger. bqe. 269 May 18 Arnhold, Karberg & Co. Span. bg. 322 May 13 H. Kiar
Ger. bge. 340 May 21 Wm. Pustau & Co. Norw. bye. 290 May 28 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. Dan bqo. 316 April 23 Eduard Sebellhass & Co. Westergaard-Ger boe. 410 May 20 Melchers & Co.
4 ChristixBON
4 c Matzun
4-Murdook
4 o Boulton
4- Ragnussen
4k Bentley 4 Reimer
7 Murphy
8 Man
...Mackersey
3 Flamin
1 hEwan
7 Monkman
2 Colberg
4 Ryan
ZhRioest
4 k Lealera
2 k McKoon
7 Plumley
8 cTheren
All
3 kBlockoy, (8'ereckwoldt
8 Morday 8 b Paasch 4 Thuroa. 4 Christiansen
3 c Bundgaard Hansen
4 c Pico
Erit bqa 137 May Brit. bge. 454 April Ger. bge. 461 April Gor. bqe, 275 May
3Jardine, Matheson & Co..
29 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. 24 Wm. Pustau & Co..
2Arnhold, Karberg & Co. Amer. sch. 40 May 27 C. P. Holcomb Belt.sch. 287 May 1Gilman & Co.
Ger. bqe. 467 May 18Wm. Pustau & Co. Brit. sh. 618 May 22 Russell & Co
Brit, bqe. 275 May 12 Carlowitz & Co. Dan, bqe. 344 May 23 Eduard Sobellhass & Co, Brit sch. 216 May 3 Eduard Scbelliran & Co. Brit. bqe. 879 May 28 Captain
Siam. bge. $32 May 16 Tack Mea & Co. Am. 3m.sc. 388 May 20 Wali Cheong
Ital ah 2013 May. 18 Order
Feb. bqe. 309 May 30 Landstein & Co. Brit be. 500 April 10 Rozario & Co. Brit 3m.c. 237 May 19 Olyphant & Co. Gor. bqe, 486 May 11 Wm. Pustan & Co. Brit.3m.ac. 530 April 23 Rozario & Co. Brit. bqo. 242 May 27 Eduard Schellhass Ger. 3m.sc. 335 May 19 Siemssen & Co. Brit. bqe, 582 May Ger. bqe, 750 May Gror. boe. 546 May Ger. bge. 250 May
& Co.
8 Arnhold, Karberg & Co. 11 Siemesen & Co. 29 Wm. Pastan & Co. 20 Arnhold, Karborg & Co.
Ger. be. 408 May 23 Wm Pustan & Co.
Dan, zh. 862 May 8 Jardine, Matheson & Co. Spat. bg. 220 May 14 Remedios & Co.
Amer, sch. 78 May 27 Captain
Amer. ah. 1239 April 28 Order
8 Holcomb
12. lowes
19 dClark
Brit.
18 Matheson
8 Berry
4k Dirks
2 Sorensen Whiting
1 h Parkhouse
1 Blanchard
3 Dickey
1. hBadenoch
Bh.
688 May 18 Siemssen & Co. Brit. sb. 948 May 11 Adamson, Bell & Co, Amer. sb. 1226 May 19 Messageries Maritimes Ger. bqe. 302 May 21 Molchers & Co.
Norw. bg 247 May Brit.
bg 255 May Brit. bqe. 290 May Amer. bqe809 Mar. Amer. bge. 875 blay Brit. 3m.ac. 274 May Ger. bqe. 499 May Brit, bqe. 383 May
15 Eduard Schellhaa & Co. 22Yuen Fat Hong
BLandatein & Co.,
30 Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. 16 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 20 Arnhold, Karberg & Co.
7 Meyer & Co.
13 Gilmar & Co.
San Francisco
London
Heipboug
Repairing
Manila
Nicolavoaki Bangkok Newchwang London
London
Newchwang
Cos'tan Dock
Foochow
Foochow
Melbourne &Sydney
Tioutain
Manila
San Francisco
Toronto
Foochow
jabout Sist
Tientsin
Tientaln
San Francisco Honolulu
S'pore & Mauritius
3 kMeyer 3kScarlett
Green
Hervé
Lizzie
Lookay
Rubicon
Tinngal
Ger. bqe 401 May 23Wm. Pastan & Co. Fob. bqe 255 May 25 Carlowitz & Co. Brit. bqe. 385 May 17 Broadbear, Anthony & Co. Brit. 3m.sc. 204 May 23 Arnhold, Karberg & Co.
Tientsin
Chefoo
* CANTON
Howeang
Ningpo
Hutchinson Chi. .str. 800 May 260. M. S. N. Co. Rayner
Brit str. 761 May 30 Siemsson & Co. Sebultza Brit. atr. 783 May 27 Siomssen & Co.
Men-of-war in Hongkong Harbour.
Shanghai Shanghai
Yangiano
Repairing 10th prox
Vessl's Name..
Anchur
age,
Flag.
Class.
Tons. Owns. H.P.
Date of
Αντύπει,
Commander.
Ariadno
6 c
German
porvette
1380
6
400
May 21
Kühe
Cyclop
6
Gorman
gunboat
360
80
May L
Von Reiche
Flamer
7. h
British
aux. naval hospital
Hertha
Geriau
Corvette
2200
19
400
May 18
Bornet
7-b
British
gan vessel
461
130
May 16
Kearsarge
6 c
American
Corvette
638
6
500
April 20
Mecance
6 k
British
military hospital
2591
Thistle
6 k
British
gun vesel
464
May 15
Victor Emanuel
6 k
British
Commodore's flag ship
3087
2
Yantic
6 h
American
gunboat
410
3
288
May 19
At Canton
Palos
American
gunboat
308
April 18
DM. Insp. Gen. Morgan
Knozz
Hippisley
F. V. McNair
Capt Becker
Francis Stirling Commodore Watson R. 8. McCook
W. &. Bridgeman
No. 4082-MAY 31, 1876.]
THE CHINA MAIL.
His Lordship asked if Mr Kingsmill applied ↑ lading protected the defendant, The case our readers that the outward China and for lectiorari and habeas corpus. Mr King- in question was sent from Scotland to Australian mails, sid Brindisi, are delayed London and might have been tampered a wook. The Sonthampton steamer of smill replied that he must, at there would with an rente; at any mate there was no Apel 6, the Surat, has put into Lisbon "otherwise be no information before the proof that it was put on board safe and disabled. In the hands of a less powerful Court, the depositions not being here. The case the contents of which were unknown convenience with this would occasion to
sound. The bill of lading only stated a steamship company the delay and in depositions were too lengthy for Mr King-Me Sharp contended that the second clause passengers and mails would be most serious; smill to file an affidavit on, and he made in the bill of lading would meet the case. but the Peninsular and Oriental Company, the application for lectiorari that the simo
The simple point was whether the Court with characteristic promptness, have des was satisfied that thefts had beef compatched their magnificent ship the Australia, might be returned to this Court. He would mitted on board. The defendant was liable the finest vessel of their fleet, to the relief. also apply for a habeas corpus, when Mr for the safety of anything entrusted to bis Mails and passengers will be transferred, Duncan would be brought up, with the
care as a common carrier After ovence and the inconvenience of an accident to was taken, Mr Justice Snowdon reserved which every line of steamers is liable, proposed sureties in attendance. In reply judgment.
minimised. The Indian mail, vid Brindisi, to the Court, Mr Kingsmill said the pri
will not be delayed; the Obina and sonor was committed on two charges, one
Australia maila as we have said, will supply for conspiracy to do a civil wrong and one for a misdemeanor. Mr Kingsmill observ. ed that the first charge was conspiracy to do a civil wrong, which might have bean made the subject of an action in a civil suit, and it would not have been criminal but for the conspiracy,
As regards the second charge, the amount involved was from $8,000 to $10,000 or at most $12,000. The application for a lectiorari was then granted, and the writ of habeas corpua was made returnable at 10.30 a.m. on Friday
next.
À VERY successful entertainment was given at the Sailora' Home yesterday evening, The room was well filled. Most of the "officers and men residing at the Home and mapy also from vessels in harbour, with not a few friends, including some ladies, from town were present. Captain Thomsett, R.N., Harbour Master, one of the Trustees, prasided, and concluded his opening re- marks amid loud applause when he stated that this was the first of a series of enter tainments got up by desire of the men, and from time to time others wore to follow, Appreciative and at times almost uproarious applause grested each reading or song, proving that the programme was highly acceptable. First came a most instructive, and at the same time highly interesting
1
reading by Mr Lister, giving the history of the people of "Do as you like." This was followed by 3r Arthur's well-rendered and appropriate song "The Skipper and his Boy." The Rev. A. 8, Hutchinson's amusing-account of "a Michaelmas Dinner,"
their well-known entertainment Each
Special thanks are due to Mr Cope for his kind help on the piano whenever an accom- paniment was needed. Communicated.
HEDG & Co.'s Weekly Shipping Report, Pagoda Anchorage, 37th May, 1876 :--
Arrivals During the Week.-May 20, Viking, from Amoy; 21, Glenfinlas, from Shanghai; 2, Europe, from Shanghai; 22, Braemar Castle, from Hongkong; 32, Namos, from Hongkong; 22, Wagrien, from Newchwang 25, Yesso, from Hong- kong; 26, Galatea, from Shanghai; 26, Mot tgomeryshire, from Hongkong; 20, MacGregor, from Hongkong.
Namao, for Hongkong; 25, Europe, for Departures During the Week.-May 24, Shanghai; 20, Lapwing, for Tameui.
Shipping in Port-Yang Woo, Tokatea, Viking, Glenfiulas, Braemar Castle, Wagrion, Yesso, Galatos, Montgomery shire, MacGregor.
As the history and probable performancı a of the various steamers loading at Hankow are a general topic of conversation at the present time, we give bolow particulars of them extracted tigers'
from Register
the
:--
dates a week later than otherwise.
Police Intelligence. (Before the Hon. O. May) May 31, 1876, DRUNKS. John Weir, a seaman of British steamer Vaso de Gama, was fined 50 cents or in default do. one day's imprisonment for being drunk in Queen's Road on the evening of the 30th instant.
Thomas Smith, a seaman of British barque Caroline, was fed 60 cents or one day's imprisonment for a similar offence at the Sailor's Home on the afternoon of the 30th
instant.
DESTRUCTION,
Lam Ayan, a shopman residing at honso No. 146 Fraya West, was summoned by P.C. 181 for obstructing the public thoroughfare Liverpool adver in front of his house by packing rise thereon. Defendant admitted the charge, and was fined $0, or 2 days' imprisonment.
Glenartney
!......
do
do
do.
do
1874 376.0 35 4 1873 331.2 35.3 1371
When Length. Brondis 1871 321 8 36.4 1390 1873 270.7 329 1243
Where baikk
Galley of Lorne Flintshire...... Fleurs Castle... do. Cawdor Castle...Glasgow
Glencar....***** do
Glenlyon
Venice............. da Tchihatchoff. Walker1867 280.5 34.5 1545 Russia.......Hebbara....1872 321.0 87.2 1643 Lotus Low Walker1873 323.1 35.1 1407 Stad 1msterdamGlasgow....1874 849.7 38.4 1720 450 Hankoro......Low Walker1873 389.0 42.2 2532 1874
Hohenstaufen...Hull..........1874 363.0 39.1 2107 400 310.5 34.0.
1872 329.0 343 1373 275 1271
Giving a total of 21,714 tons net register, or room for
1873 330.1 354 1370 320
hai Courier.
325,710 guests
of tea, say 32
Shery
million of
f
pont
pounds
160
180
(L. & C. Express, April 21)
1873 $325.0
A special Grand Lodge of Freemasons has been held in Liverpool this week, under the presidency of Lord Skelmersdale, to consider an application for a grant from the Lodge fands towards the restoration of Chester Cathedral. A proposal was form £100 towards the restoration fund. Several ally made, and ultimately adopted, to vote members, however, expressed themselves opposed to the grant, because within the ranks of Freemasonry there were Dissenters
Mardan
NUSCANCE.
The lessee of the publio Latrine at Cirou lar Pathway was summoned by the Acting Inspector of Nuisances for permitting the ground in front of the said Latrine to be in a filthy state. Defendant said he had made every effort to keep it olean. Fined $5, or in default, 5 days' imprisonment.
ASSAULT,
Atong, a seaman unemployed, was charged with assaulting and beating one Alli with a kancklo-duster on the 30th instant. The Prosecutor stated that he went to a brothel to see a friend who had a handkerchief be- lenging to him. Having obtained it he was coming down stairs, when the prisoner struck him with something heavy on his forehead He had no quarrel with him before, but believed he struck him because of jealousy. Defendant denied the charge, but was sentenced to 14 days' hard labor."
Cairo, May 9.-The Khedive's decree, relating to the finances of Egypt, nominates a European Commission for the control of the revenues.
Simla, May 13-The duty on Greek, Austrian, and Hungarian wines Imported into India is fixed at ons rupes the imperial gallon.
that he considers her getting aground was not the fault of the pilot, but was owing to a light-boat having been blown out of its position since the Glenearn passed up, and the accident not having been reported at Hankow.
resident. The gold and silver guns were I now frequently daturbed by these hideous spared, as also plenty of pieces for salating, midnight orgies.
Rangoon, May 6.-The British Escort A meeting of shareholders in the Fio arrived at Bhame on April 13, and was to chow Bowling Alley was held on the 17th be started for the Chiness frontier on the instant, at the Ulub. Present-Messrs E. roached Talfoo on the 12th April. All H. Lübbes, F. Leyburn, H. J. J. Cham 3rd instant. Mr Grosvenor and party Steppard, A. W. Walkinshaw, A. Leith,
The pilot-schooner New York, when at- woll.
bera, Wm. Wood, W. Krohn, H. Rward bound, about five miles inside the Smith, C. D. Weeks, J. Gittina, and John wreck of the Lismore, was run into by the Bathgate. Mr Leith having been called to steamer Hupeh shortly after three o'clock the Chair, the Accounts, showing a balance on Wednesday morning. The Hupeh struck of dollars 447,81 in hand, were passed her nearly midships, and the force of the Mr Gittins, the Honorary Secretary, said collision was so great that sho sank in leas he thought a fair price might be obtained than five munites. Messrs. F. A. Koled, for the building as it was proposed to form and J. W, Hume, with a row of seven or a skating rink in the Settlement, and he eight Chinese, wore on board the schouer Simla, May 16-Information dated Zan-understood the Alleys were considered at the time, and all, with one exception, bar 6th states that the Resident has auitable for the purpose, and it only rested, fortunately managed to escape. One of the negotiated with the Sultan for the abolition therefore, with the Gentlemen present to Chinese a missing, and it fe supposed that of all slave routes. No caravans to it out decide upon either the mate of the property, he was asleep when the collision took place for the purchase of slaves. No slave hunt- or its retention. After some discussion, it and went down with the sohooner. The ing in the interior of Africa All slaves was proposed by Mr O. D. Weeks, and wrecked crew rowed in a boat to one of the coming to the coast to be seized and con- secunded by Mr H. J. J. Chambers, That English men-of-war and were taken on fiscated; likewise all alavo caravans. Slave the Committee be empowered to disposs of board. The lost schooner belonged to dealers to be imprisoned.
the Alley." Carrled unanimously.
Messrs. Campbell, Mooney, and Snowdon. It is alleged that the weather was fine and clear at the time of the occurrence,
Rangoon, May 14-The British escort resobed a point two miles boyond Bhamo on the 4th, and expected to reach the Chi- nese frontier on the 9th. Latest news from Mr Grosvenor's party is dated April 25th; they were then one march east of Tung- chan, all wall. The bill tribes are quiet, and rainn commenced. No opposition or difficulties expected.
Constantinople, May 13-Mehemet Rush. di has been appointed Graad Vizier in place of Nedim Pacha, and Hussein Pacha be- comes Minister of War.
EUROPEAN.
London, May 6.In the House of Com mons this evening Mr Cochrane asked for the production of the papers relating to Khokand. Mr Dismeli said that none ex isted. England's policy was franknes and firmness. The entente with Russia was never batter than it is at this time. Russia has not regarded Her Majesty's new title of Empress as a mens, and Russia has equal right to conquer in Central Asia as England had in India..
Telegraphic communication with the United Staten is for the present interrupted in consequence of the breakage of the Anglo- American Cables.
Rome, May 5-The Rubattine Com- pany's steamer Asia, with His Excellency Bir Salar Jung and suits, arrived here to day. Sir Salar bad an audience of the King, and of the British Ambassador, Sir Augustus Page - His Excellency Sir Salar
Rome, May 9-E
Jung has been received by the Pope with great ceremony..
London, May 9.-The Great Powers are ending ironclads to the Gulf of Salonias. The Porte has reinforced the garrison of Salonica, and promised to the French and German Embassies full reparation for the reoent outrage.
The total exports of: Brittah produce and merobandize from the United Kingdom, during the past month show a decrease of £4,500,000, as compared with the same period of last year.
Mr Murphy, the chief Engineer of the steamer, White Clond, was summoned by one The Government Merchant Shipping Bill YA-Cheong, a carpenter on board, for as-ane passed through Committee of the House sault. The complainant stated that on the of Commont, afternoon of the 20th, he was sitting near the engine-room and a barber was plaiting his queue for him. The defendant suddenly came and slapped the barber. The com- plainant then got up but the defendant ran after him and out him with the pocket knife in Court. He fell on the desk, and the defend- had a scuffle with the defendant and wrested ant kicked him while on the ground. He the knife from him. He was then turned out of the ship and had to come down by the Lekang.
Mr Arthur Birch is gazetted Lieutenant Governor of Ceylon.
with flags, and there will be general flu minations this evening. Much enthusiasm is evinced on account of the Prince's
Intelligence has been reosived of an attack on reveral foreign-owned and foreign-obar- tered junks which had been despatched, By the arrival bere last evening (26th) with salved carge for this part, from the of the British steamer Consolation, (Captain wresk of the Kwang Tung. It appears that Barclay) we are enable to publish further on the arrival of the junks at Ookseu, the particulars respecting the late typhoon on. isla ders swam off and boarded the boats, the Coast of Formosa, in the neighbourhood threatening to kill all hands unless they of Taiwanfoo. The Consolation arrived at would agree to not in concert with them. Taiwanfeo on the 20th, about ten days after The boats being, however, furnished with the typhoon raged, and even then there were regular permits, and a letter to Captain F. ample indications of the havoo it had created. Ashton, were promptly protected by the The German barque. Wilhelm and the fer- Chinese revenue cruiser Fei Ho, and pro- man schooner Auguste Reimers, were (ach ceeded to remove portions of the wrecked complete wrecks, and had been abandoned cargo. It having been found that two by their respective orews. The English brig junks were insuficient to carry the cargo Leonors was aground, but was got off the which had been salved, two more janks following morning, having sustained com were chartered by the head-boatman. The paratively little damage. The English brig four boats being laden with a miscellaneous | Elliot, (Captain Patchin) when the typhoon collection of cargo, left in company, and was at its height, fortunately broke from when in the neighbourhood of Fook Ching, her anchorage, and her crew endeavoured to on the 10th instant, were attacked by about thirty piratical bosta. A contest ensued, lasting 9 hours, and resulting in the capture of one of the chartered janks-containing about $500 worth of cargo. Several men were, we understand, wounded, and two of the crew of the captured junk were killed. Two of the junka made their way to this port on the 13th instant, bringing news of the fate of their unlucky companion. The matter was at once placed in the hands of H. B. M.' Consul, and by him referred to the native authorities, who after a lapss of five days, sent out two mandarins yester
day in the Chinese gunboat Ching Yuan in quest of the pirates. We may mention that the third junk in also missing, but strong hopes are entertained as to her safety,
Herald, May 31.)
H. E. M.'s S, Lapwing left for Tamsui to-day. She will return at an early date.
The British flag was actually hoisted at Her Majesty's Consulate on Sunday last- the 21st instant. The better the day, the better the deed!,
The new Imperial Commissioner at the Mamoi Arsenal arrived a few days ago. His Excellency is pretty well known to foreigners in the North, and is said to be mau of ability and good public standing. He
one of Li Hung-chang's protegés.}
navigate her out to sea. She there laboured successfully with the wind and waves, and when the gale was over returned little the worse for her rough experiences. Thres other Gorman brigs slipped their anchors and went out to son, and fared similarly to the Elliot. In all about a dozen junks were wrecked, and two or three were driver. by the fores of the wind high and dry on the land, smashed to pieces. No Europeans have been lost, but it is supposed that eve- ral junkmen have been drowned, An English gunboat and a German gunboat had been to the assistance of the wrecked vanels,
and some of the distressed some may taken to Takao, while Captain Balay brought on the crews of the Wilhelm and Augusts Reimer to Amoy,"
CORRESPONDENCE.
COMMITTALS TO AND TRIALS IN THE SUPREME COURT. To the Editor of the "CHINA MALL,"
Hongkong, May 31, 1876, Sia-In your issue of the 29th instant, the Chief Justice is reported to have said that he wished the Crown Solicitor to come manicate with the Police Magistries, informing them not to commit any case for s Sessions that was going on, without leave of the Court, and that such committala The Vioeroy delivered his seals, on Sunday ware irregular and inconvenient. As one appointed to the acting post. The Viceroyto know whether magistrates can commit last to the Terter General-who has been of the uninitiated public I should be glad vill, we understand, prooted to Peking in the for any particular Sessions, or whether it is course of a few days. His return to this
no their duty merely to commit until the province is regarded as improbable.
prisoner be duly discharged by coams of law.
is
a
the Prince of Wales arrived safely at London, May 11-His Royal Highness Portsmouth this morning. The Serapis, on arriving in the Solent, was boarded by Her Royal Highness the Princess of Wales and her children. The weather was magnificent.
The Commissioner of Customs announces Their Royal Highnesses will arrive in that, in future, shipments of Curice, Presents This subject of committal, though al first London by special train this afternoon... will not be exempted from the payment sight apparently trivial, is really important, sign travellers and part of their personal claim as of right, committed during the baggage. It is also stated that such things sitting of the Supreme Court, that he be are only free from duty when not "canied arraigned before it without delay? I have in such quantity as to suggest a trading been told a custom exists in London that operation." The privilege has, no doubt, prisoners committed while the Central been abused.
Criminal Court is sitting aro tried at that We hear of a mutiny of Chinese sailors on session, and that cases have occurred there board the British barque Tokated. It appears men have been charged, committed, tried that the crew had been in the habit of get-and sentenced to penal servitude all is one ting Coffee twice a day and that latterly, for and the same day. some reason or other, Tea was served instead. They, however, objected to the ohange and struck work. The matter came before the British Vice-Consul, and the men were im- prisoned for one week. It is fair to assume that these Colestial mariners will not again reject their national boverage,
6
Berlin, May 11-Count Andrassy, the Austrian Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrived here to-day, for the purpose of conferring with Prinos Bismarck and Prince Gort
chakoff on the Eastern Question.
A telegram from Saint Petersburg an- nounces the departure of the Czar for this
Philadelphia, May 10-The Centennial Exhibition was opened to-day.
May 11. The opening of the Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia was carried out with great ceremony.
Ohing Foochat.
His Lordship appears to have said that the Magistrates committed an irregularity; now, with the long training those gouthmen have bad, it seems strange that there should be
anything of the kind in what may be a serious matter and should be one exceedingly simple and clearly defined.
ENGLISHMAN.
In our last issue we reported an attack by The Daily Press of this morning his an pirates on several foreign-owned and foreign-article on the inconvenience to jurors caused chartered junks which had been despatched by the prolongation of the Sessions, but it from the wreck of the Kwang Tung, with strikes me that the liberty of the subjot is salved cargo for this port. Two of the junks of far greater importance to every were then missing, but we have since mard that one of them has arrived in port. The Chinese gun-bost Chung Yen has returned from her search, bringing two prisoners— suspected pirates who are at present under examination in the City. Some officials have been sent overland to the village where the pirates are said to hail from-and it is evident that the Mandarins aro desirous of investigating the affair thoroughly.
Quotations. Honeroso, May 81, 1876. OPIUM-New Patna, cank... 677
11
credit, 580
Old Patna, cash.... 897 credit, 600
鲤
New Benares, sanh, 6721
mucceeded by Mr Cope's Solo‘on the Vio- loncello and Mrs Cope's ascompaniment on the Piano, were highly appreciated--ae too was Mr Carlton's song. Rötada of applause followed Mr Jasper's Amerion yarn select ed from Mack Twain's works. The boy Warren's song "What is home without a mother?" was well and clearly sung. Mr Cooke's patriotic Scotch song secured bim an encore, for which by special request he Baug “Ring the bell watchman," the chorus
and even Roman Catholice. On the other The defendunt the stated as follows: boing well taken up by the audience. After hand, it was urged that Freemasonry was On the afternoon of the 25th instant, after A few minutes interval 5 of the Royal Ar- under deep obligations to Church of Eng. arrival in Canton, I asked complainant to do tillory Ohriety Minstrels gave a portion of land ministers, who were almost the only some work which I consider it was part of The streets of the Metropolis are draped of duty unless bona fide the property of for- and the question arises, Cannot a prisoner
clergymen that ever became Freemasons.. bis duty to perform, and he refused to do it. I Importation of Bricks from Japan. The drew the attention of the chief officer to the song was well sung, perhaps the selection threatened disturbance is the building trade, fout that the work was necessary for my
owing to the sonrcity of bricks, appears department. The chief officer gave him the ratura. was somewhat sontimental, but any melan-likely to be speedily obviated. For some order in my presence, but he refused to do Mr W. H. James' motion of the 4th choly feelings were always at once driven time past bricks have been exported from it, and the chief officer said if he would not instant: "That the proclamation was Japan to America, but owing to a duty of do the work the best thing would be for him inadequate to prevent the use of the Im- away by some suitable joke before they had twenty per cont. being charged the trade to go ashore. I wanted him to make me perial title in her Majesty's Dominions time to sensibly affect any que. "Bones"
has been limited. Last week a cargo of some wooden keels for the engines. I took other than India," was discussed this evan- and "Tambour" were as usual full of fun | bricks of Japanese roanufacture were placed no more notice of this afterwards. In the ing. After an animated debate, in which as an experiment on the London market, evening, while I was giving instructions to Sir William Harcourt and the Marquis of and old "Parchment” was in good form.
the result being that the cargo was instant- have the sea-cocks shut, the amplainant Hartington supported Mr James, the Prime ly bought up, and large orders for future came forward and abused me; be called me Minister and Mr Hardy opposing, Mr supplies were given by several leading con- a Fan kwar and a fool. He said "you b'long James' motion for a void of consure against tractors and West-end builders. The foola man, what for you bobbery mo? You Government was rejected by 334 votes bricks, wlish can according to pleasure be have been talking me nonsense, I would put against 226. made of any shape, size, or colour, are said you in the consular gaol." He said this in quite good English, so that he could be THE cases before the Summary Jurisdiction to be considerably harder than those of
home production, while for ornamental understood. I mally admit that I hit him Court to-day were few and chiefly uninterfacings patterns of every description are when he called me a Fan-kwai and caught esting. Most of them were either settled manufactured. As these bricks are admit-me by the coat. I swear that I did not hit out of Court or adjourned. The only one ready-made sashes, mouldings, doors, co.,
ted duty free, and as German and Belgian Lim with the knife in Court. I have never seen it before. I do not know who were of any moment was a claim for damages of are being largely used here, the building present at the time, being so imitated. Isity. $20 by Mr H. W. Davis against Capt, trade bids fair to be almost revolutionised. can solemnly swear that I did not use the Dr Dudgeon has sent o further com. knife. The complainant same purposely te Butlin, the master of the steamer Orchis.munication on the opiam question to the abuse me. He came from the fore-castle to Mr Sharp appeared for the plaintiff and Glasgow Herald, He takes exception to a the engine room, a distance of fully 60 feet. Mr Brereton for the defendant. Mr Sharpe Consule in China, that Indian opium fused to perform any work ordered by the statement made on the authority of one of The compainant denied that he ever re- in opening the case for the plaintiff, raid is less harmful than that grown in China, chief oflicer or the defendant. this, was an action brought to recover the latter baving a bansful influence upon Mr W. H. H. Morgan, the chief officer of $20. for damage done to the contents the skin, and states, that no effect upon the the White Cloud, was examined: The com-
(Herald, May 10.) been before plainant was the carpenter on board. of a case of private effects shipped on board, skin whatever has ever
The Ice Company will, we understand, The action was not brought for the sake of attributed to oplum; and he sino animed joined only last Thursday. In the after the value of the property, which was a mere verts upon the plea in favour of opium, nom, the defendant came and requested resume operations in a few days. We are bagatelle, but for the principle of the that it is useful in warding off fevers, as me to give an order to the carpenter slad of it. The summerie setting in rather managing partner of Purdon & Co., recei smokers resort to it for this object; and, in half an hour afterwards, the defendant foreign drilled battalion is to be changed thing. Some time ago, Mr Davis, the probably not more than 10 per cent. of the to do some work. I did so, and in about ouer than was generally anticipated.
We understand that the uniform of the ved advice of the shipment of a case of conclusion, deprecates the India Government mede & report that the complainant
I found him from the present dingy blue to daming private effects by the steamer Orchis, of having of late years increased the supply it refused to do the work. which the defendant is the master, and the brought to the market when threatened very abusive. I heard something to the market. The rifles, which are dangerously bill of lading was in the usual form, On with competition from the Ohins grown effect that the Chief Engineer was a "foola unfit for service, are, however, to be retain arrival of the steamer le Davis sent his drug,
man." I told him to get out of the way, The next time I saw him was after dinner, The British barque Tokaten outward godown coolie on board to fetch the
This was about 6 o'clock. He was on the bound to shanghai-put back on the 6th cacy, but was unable to obtain delivery,
upper deck and i asked him what he wanted instant, disabled, haring ondottatered heavy ̈although he went three or four times, the The Admiralty have appointed D. D. L. there; he said he wanted to see the Captain, weather outside. She has been obliged to mato intorming him that the case was in Morgan, C. B., M. D., deputy-inspector-1ld him to go forward as the captain was discharge boer cargo, and go into disk for the hold and had not yet been got at On general of hospitals and feets at Hongot on board. The Chief Engineer then
topairs, the day the steamer was leaving, the go. Kong, to succeed to the appointment of
H. E. the Viceroy will take his departure came up, and the complainant abused him down man wont again, but was told that it chief oficer of the various navel medical again, calling bin a fool and saying that he for the North in a few days. The Manchu was still unobtainable, and that if it establishments at Chatham, rendered vacant did not know his business, or words to that Commander in Chief will, we understand, turned up, it would be sent to the office of by Dr. Fottinger's promotion to the rank of effect. I ordered him off the deck several all the vacant post, pending the appoint the agents, Moasis Pustau & Co. bubee- inspector-general of hospitale and feets. quently, the godown man obtained deli.
Capt, William Arthur, who was lately times, and afterwards I saw him in thement of a permanent successor, Chung either actually purchased, or "socured" at Hongkong Bank, 4 % pret. Tery from Mesars Pustau & Co., but on acting as flag-captain to Vice-Admiral Sir to get a policeman. I failed to do so, and
How is spoken of as a probable candidate custody of the defendant, who requested me for the bigh offe unpacking the case by Mr Datu, C. Shadwall, commander-in-chief, on the the defendant went up to the Shameen to
Visitors to the City may any day observe was discovered that the contents were Chins station, has been selected to come see if he could get a Consular policeman. Brummagem works of art exposed for sale (short) or about last year's rates. The quan in great confusion. Letters were torn mand the Ariadne, 28, screw, unarmoured failed also, and the complainant was and strewn about, while photographic frigate, now being brought forward for Berlying on the deck, and the next morning he English handicraft are statuettes of the album was out of its place. A tiu cass, rice as torpedo instruction ship at Fort-left by the Ichang. He had me blood Kroan Fin-or Goddess of Mercy, and amount to 18,000 boxes; 2,800 half-ohets, de J. Marine Ina, Co., Tim. 34 ex turn, which was supposed contain Scotch bune, smouth. The Ariadne is a splendid Was broken and was in the shape it now frigate of 4,688 tons, atti a few years since sowing zoning I did not hear anything we understand that there is a brisk demand and 170 cheats. & few suntract parooli are appeared in Court. Mr Davis then applied conveyed the Prince and Princess of Wales stantly rubbing. I did not hear anything for the artibles
mcluded in the above figures. None of the at once to Mesars Punten, both by letter to Egypt. and in person, and the reply he got was au
The Magistrate fined the defendant 10%, It is, we believe, seriously proposed to high country Corgots have yet arrived, The account of the Bladen and Browne's and observed to the complainant that his introduce into the Settlement the fashion. expression of regret, and a promise to make missions to Burmak and Western Chlua, story of the knife was utterly false, and he able amusement of finking or “whyking" searching enquiry on the return of the given by Dr. Anderson in his recently would have punished him for giving false as Pinch facetiotisly terms in. Skating Davis applied to the Captain, the defendant, ie, we are glad to learn, to be supplemented would, however, eliminate that portion from devotees of fashion but it will doubtlessing now teas down from Hankow for tran-
When the steamer returned, published work," Mandalay and Momien, testimony if there had been evidence. He with the thermometer at be' in the shade,
may afford some amusement to the unhappy The river steamers finve commenced bring- bus could obtain no satisfaction; bonce this by the publication of Mr. Margery's action, which was not brought for the sake Journal, kept to within a few days of his this evidence, and fire the defendant for a inspire match. merritmoat and not a little shipment per aan steamers. About 3,000 of the intrinsic value of the articles but on trugie end. The book will be produced common assault, which he had admitted.
packages arrived on the 25th instant by the public grounds. Primage had been paid for daring the present season.
It is stated that EE the Fital basit. Shanghai, for the Glett, which is az resolved to put an end to "Joss" proses pected to leave for London about the 2nd siond, hot only in the City, but also in the proximo, Bombay, May 2-it is famolired that suburbs and foreign Settlement. Isuch a Mr. Pike, the pilot who was in charge of ten days ago the greater part of the Gaik, desirable reform can be accomplished, His the Glossary, during her resent voyage dow Tar's guan va spiked, or otherwise Excellency will be entitled to the thanks of the river; has shown us a certineate from destroyed, ander the orders of the British those foreign barbarians whose slumber are the master of list sender, to the afruly
steamer.
A
(Overland Mail.)
the box and extra care should have been The foll-Lore of China, and its taken of it. It appeared, moreover, that there Affinities with that of the Aryan and were other instances of private effects being Semitic Races," by N. 3. Dennya, member tampered with. Mir Brereton replied that of the Asiatic Societies of London and delivery had been accepted by the plaintiff, Shanghai, vill shortly be published. pud that the exceptions in the bil pl]. It will be a disepponiment to many of
about the knife.
LATE TELEGRAMS INDIAN.
I
ed.
It is satisfactory to learn that the Provin cial Government has, at last, paid in full the suma claimed by the Great Northern Telegraph Company on account of losses sustained through mob violence and plunder
-in connection with the several attempts graph to Amoy. In thus recognizing the made to carry out the projected line of tele- Company's claims, the local authorities have admitted a responsibility never doubted by ns, and, in the general interest of foreigners, frequently urged in the columns of this journal. Great credit is, we believe, due to the present Fatal as well as to his prinsipal adviser in business matters Mr. Tong King Beng
Tea, The arrivals of new Congou to date are equal to about 65,000 full sized chests. a very irregular kind of business has been song on during the week, and although the market is not yet opened, a considerable quantity of "fancy" Congot has been prices not yet determined. A few settler ments of Pehling and Pan Yong leaf are reported at from Tis. 28 80 per bloul
credit, 575
31
11
#
Old Benares, cash, 5378
13
#1
19
eredie, 577
Now Malwa, ah, 580 credit, 585
Allowance Taels,” 24 a 86 Old Malwa, maah, 685 credit, 590 Allowance Taala, 20 a 31
Exchange. Bank, 6 months' sight, ...3/11 Oredit, 6 months' night,......3/113 On Calcutta, Bank demand,... 280. Bombay, demand,... ...B 2804 Shanghel, demand,
781 Shaughal, 30 days' eight, ... 74 Mexiones,..
Dat Gold Leaf, English Sovereigns, Australian Sovereign, i Discotia,...
25414
...
arr
**14
25,80 4,11 ***4.13
addition to these gorgebus specimens of about 90,000 boxes, and 8,600 half-chests. Chinese Insurance Ob,, #212 7225.
wonder at home:
Attial shipments to Europe, vid Hongkong,
HEANGELI. (News.)
|
Shares: H.K. Fire Inr. Co., $530 hins Size Ins. Co., $168 ELK W. Dock Co., 87% dia, Ohina Traders los. Co., $1925
North China Ins. Co., The, Sis, of diy, Yangtals In Association, Tis. 640 Union S. Navigation Co., Pis. B.K. OM. 8.-boat Co., 10 dia. Shanghai Steam N. Co., Tim. 67 Hongkong Hotel Co., $45 dis- Chiness Imperial Loan, 2109,
Temperature. Bonarons, May 81, 1876. (Takmet Metira Falsoner & Co.'s Fries.
Queen's Road.) THIMOKRÝNE~~9
Do.
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78
30.000
Do. Malmum," Do. Minit over nigh BARO21112mși Magna
Malls.
Occidental & Oriental Steam-
Ship Company.
TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND, PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE, CONNOTION WITH THE
IN
CENTRAL and
UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES
AND
ATLANTIC STEAMERS.
Insurances.
QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.
THE Undersigned are prepad to grant Policles against Fire to the extent of
THE CHINA MAIL.
Insurances.
THE SOUTH AUSTRALIAN INSUR-
ANCE, COMPANY, ADELAIDE,"
CAPITAL
*****£500,000.
Intimations.
COSMOPOLITAN DOOKS.
THE DOUKS being now completed, are
capable of DOURING any size VESSELS
HONGKONG MARKET PRICES. Corrected to Saturday, Mảy 27, 1876. At 1080 Cash per Dollar Mexican,
Butcher Meat.
$45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored | THE Undersigned having been appoint frequenting this Port, and executing any Bacon, English, a
therein, at current local rates, cibjoot to a Discount of 20% on the Freila.
NORTON & Co.,
Agents, "Hongkong, January 1, 1874,
YANG-TSZH. INSURANCE ASSOCIA- TION OF SHANGHAI,
CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, 800,000 TARLE
Agents for the above Company, in Hongkong, China and Japan, are prepared to issue Polletes of Marine Insurance, payable in Australia, London, Galoutta, Bombay, Mauritius, China and Japan at current rates,,·
ADAMSON, BELL & Co. Hongkong, September 6, 1876.
THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE 'CO.
jy1
REFABS required:
A large quantity of SrARS, LUMBER, IRON, COFFEE, YELLOW METAL, &o, do, always kept in Stock at cheap rates.
Length of Dock,...........455 Feat, Breadth do.,
92
Depth of Water, Springs, 24
do.. do., Neaps... 21.
李督
The following Rates will be charged until further notice→→
Recoppering, Dockage,
patched for San Francisco, via deepOLICIES granted on Marine Risks to THE Undersigned having been appointed ing, Labor, Felt, Pitch, Lar chef Shoz,
THE S. be
hamis, on THURSDAY, the 1st June, at 9 path, taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europe.
Connection is made at Yokohama," with Steamer from Shanghal
Freight will be received on Board until p.D. of 31at Instant. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 p.m. same day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same In required:
Retum Passage Tickets available for 8 months are faned at a reduction of 20 por cent, on regular rates.
For further information as to Freight or Faange, apply to the Agency of the Company, Praya West
G. B. EMORY, Agent..
Hongkong, May 1, 1876.
STEAM FOR
jol
Singapore, Fenang, Point de Gallo, Adm, Suez, Malta, Brindisi, Ancona, Venice, Mediter- renean Forts, Southampton and London; A160,
Bombay, Madres, Galoutta end; Australia
THE PENINSULAD AND ORIENTAL ÜKHAM
NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship LOMBARDY, Captain GILLON, with Her Majesty's Malli, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above placon, ou BATURDAY, the 3rd June, at Noon
CARGO will be received on board until P.M.; SPECIE and PARCELS at the Office until 2 P., on the 2nd June.
For particulars regarding Freight and Passage, apply at the P. & O, 5. "N. Co.' OBce, Hongkong.
DOSTENTS AND VALUM OF PIUKASZE AER BEQUIRED.
A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Ourland Routs is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shlopers to the Com pany's Agents with the Buils of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold themastes responsible for any detention or prejudice which may happen from indarrest- Tess on such declaration,
Shippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Blash Bills of Lading,
THE
TEE P. O. 8. N. Co. reserve the option of forwarding all Goods ship. iped by their Steamers for Europe through Egypt, either by Ball, or by Canal in their own Steamers, or in vessels employed for the pupose.
A. MoIVER, Superintendent.
P. &0, 8. N, Co.'s Offico,
Hongkong, May 22, 1876,
U. 8. MAIL LINE.
PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
Je3
THROUGH NEW YORK, VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCI800.
|
☛ all parte of the world at current rates,
Thls Association will, until further no too, provide out of the carnings, first for an interest Dividend of 15% to Share- holders on Capital, and thereafter diatri buted among Polley holders, annually, in cash, ALL the Froits of the Underwriting Business pro rata la amount of premium contributed.
RUSSELL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, July 9, 1872.
LANCASHIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY.
(FIRE AND LIFE) QAFIZAL-TWO MILLIONS SEMBLING,
THE Undersigned are prepared to grant
POLICIES against the Risk of FIRE on Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Coals in Matsheds, on Goods on board Vezela and on Flulla of Vessels In Har- bour, at the usual 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 dans Lives up to £1000 on a Single Life,
For Rates of Fromtumn, forms of pro- posals or any other information, apply to
ARNHOLD, KARBERG ♣ 06.
Agents Hongkong & Canton. Hongkong, January 4, 1867.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,
GENCIES at all the Tranty Ports of * China and Japan, and at "Singapore, Balgon and Penang.
Risks accepted, and Policies of Insurance granted at the rates of Premium current at the above mentioned Porta,
NO CHARGE FOR POLICY FENO,
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Secretary, Bongkong, November 1, 1871.
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
HE Undoraigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company. at Hongkong, Canton, Foochow, Shanghal and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates.
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1868,
THE LONDON ASSURANCE.
Incorporated By Roval ÜmartER. of
His Majesty King George The · Birat, ▲ D, 1720.
میں سے
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows: Marine Department. Polloles at current rates payable either here, in London or at the pricipal Porte of India, China and Australla.
Firs Department,
Follales issued for long or short periode at current rates. A discount of 20% allowed, Life Department.
Polleles fogned for suma not exceeding £3,000 on reasonable terms.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co, Hongkong, July 25, 1872,
HP U.S. Mall Steamer "ALASKA" CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,
will be despatched for Ban Fran
else, vis Yokohama, on THURSDAY, the 15th Jung, 1876, at S P.M., talding Pasengers, and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europa.
Through Passenger Tickets and Bill. of lading are issued for transportation to Yokohama and other Japan Ports, to San Fraalson, to poris in Mexico, Central and Bouth America, and to New York and Epope VA OVERLAND RAILWAYS.
Asteamer of the Mitsu Bihi 3. S. Com pay will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Sea Potts, about same date, and make siose donnection at Yeirohams.
A New York, Passengers have pelestion of various lines of Bleamen to England, Frames and Germany.
Freight will be received on board until 4 14th Proximo, Parcel Packages will be received at the offer until 5 p.m. Mame day; all Parcel Packagon should be marked to address in full; value of same la toquired
For further information as to Passage mat Freight, syply to the Agency of the Gudany, Prays West
G. B. EMORY, Agent.) 118 Hongkong, May 26, 1876,
TỪƠ DE MONTEBELLO CARTE
D
BLANCHE CHAMPAGNE
Quarte, $15 por esse (1 dozen.)
Pinta, 16 ....
13
8 per cent, discount on 25 cazon:
Bourbon WHISKEY,
$12 per anse (1 dozen.) FOR SALE ST
HEARD &Co.
Hongkong, Jums 24, 1978;
E
(LIMITED.)
NOTICE
TOLICIES granted at surrent mies on Marine Risks to all parts of the World. In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association, Two Thirds of the Profits are distributed annually to Contributors, whether Shareholders or not, in proportion to the past nisount of Premila contributed by each, the remaining third being carried to Reserve Fund.
OLYPHANT & Q., General Agents. Hongkong, April 17, 1879,
YANGTEZE INSURANCE A85001A- TION OF BRANGELAI.
NOTICE
will allow a Brokerage of Thirty. AFR this date, the shove Amoslation three and One Third per ocnt, (891%) on Local Risks only.“
RUSSELL & Co., Agenti
Hoagkeng, Jane 3, 1874
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE
COMPANY.
BE in receipt
Agent, in Hongkong, for the above- | 80 cents per Sheet. named Company, is prepared to grant Polloles against Fire, on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of £10,000, at the urasl rates, subject to an immediate dis- count of 20%.
Attention is invited to a considerable reduction in Premia for Life Insurance in China.
Life Folloles effected during the year 1875, share in the Bonus to be declared on. 31st December for the quinquennial period then anding.
A. MAGG. HEATON Hongkong, September 27, 1875. NORTH, BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. Incorporated by Royal Charter and Special Acts of Parliament,
ESTABLISHED 1800.
CAPITAL £2,000,000.
THE Undersigned, Auxwis at Hongkong for the above Company, are prepared to grant Polisler against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, or on Merchandise in the same, at the usual Rates, subject to a discount of 20
per cent.
GILMAN & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, July 6, 1876.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
Undersigned, Agents for the above
murances at current rates
MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company.
For Sale.
Painting Iron Steamers, including Dook- age, 2 Coats Paint and 1 Coat Tallow, 35 cents per Ton Gros Register.
Painting Iron Steamers, including Dock- age,. 1 Coat Paint and 1 Coat Tallow, 80 cents per ton Gross Register,
For further particulars, apply to
W. B. SPRATT & Co, -
9, Praya East. Hongkong, Aprli 20, 1876, THE MERCHANTS' MARINE INSUR- ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF LONDON.
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £500,000.
Tad agents in Hongkong for the above THE Undersigned, having been appoint- 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, &.
ADAMSON, BELL &Ű, Hongkong, March 24, 1876. Nota-By the Company's Articles of Asso-
diation it is provided that, after pay ment to the shareholders of a dividend of 10 per cent per annum, one fourth of the residue of profits will be rateably divided amongst those Insurers out of bose business profits have been made during the year.
TCompany, we prepared to grant In- STAFFORDSHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, OF HANLEY,
SUBSCRIBED CAPITAL, £250,000, * THE Undersigned, having been appolant Ted Agents in Rongkong and Shanghai for the above Company, are prepared to Issue Polloles of Fire Insurance at current 'rates'
ADAMSON, BELL & On. Hongkong, March 24, 1976,
TAKASIMA COLLIERY. JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents.
FOR SALE, Large Takselina Ceal, at $8
per ton, ez Godown. Small Takasima Coal, $0 per ton, ex Godown.
Apply to
T. G. GLOVER, No. 7, Queen's Road, and at East Point. Hongkong, May 16, 1876.
FOR SALE..
VERY Handsome PHAETON.
To Let.
TO LET.
With Immediate Possession,
THE Dwelling House No. 4, Alexandra
Terrace
13
Fooshow, Beef, sirloin and prime cut, ey. 180 160 Beof Corned,
catty
[No. 4082.-MG 81, 1876.
1000 800 "
catty. catty 30 20
Gourd, make Lettuce, English
catty
do 80
head
10 8.
Chinese.
catty
20
Cash.
PRICE Highest Lower
Dash
Ib.
>>
400 800 180 170
Mint, . Mushroom, dried, Maize (green corn) Onions, Bombay
bunch 12 10
catty
760”. 650.
30 20
80
60
Green
20
15
11
160. 140
Papaya, Pursians,
40
750
40
Roast
160 140.
Soup,
100 80
Steak,
"
160 140
Parsley, Ohinese English,
49 80
. banch
حجيه
10
Potatoes, Macao)
Builooks' Brains,
⚫ per set
80 70
⚫ batty
Tongue, fresh, each
300 250
}; Sweet;
33
corned,
450 400
Pumpkins,
30
34 14 2016
26
Scallions,
20
18
"
Head, Heart,
150 150
Sbalota,
22
+
20 ..15
Foot, Kidneys,
อ
Hairy,
30 25
"
Tally
150 -190
#3
(long crooked)
30 20
"
**
reddish crookėti
·80 20
Liver,
catty
120 100
bitter
30
25
21
40
Sesamum,
100
600 800
Taro (V Tan)
20 -16
1
Ib.
850
200 160
Tomatoes,
50 30
"
22
#
"J
English Mutton Chop,
•
*
100 360 Turnips, Salt,
30 340
29
180 160
Vegetable Marrow,
40 36
Water Lily Roots,
50
40
Leg,
180 160
19
Water Cress,
80 25.
Shoulder,
140·120
"Y
11
Yams,
80
"
Lárez,
180, 120
13
cafty
60 50 Aleurites
Fruits.
.catly
100
80
110 100 Apples, Dried
12
800
180
40 30
70 50
Squash, Bottle
100 *80*
Trips (undressed), catty 60 Qalves' Head and Feet, set Hama, American, Chinese,.
Pige' Chitings,
-
Feet,
,, Fry,.
1
Fator Lard, + 12 Sheeps' Head, and Foot, not
Heart, Kidnega,
Capona, Ducks, Eggo, Hen
catty
110 100 Almonds, (Bombay),
110 100 Bananas, fragrant Punil, catty
70 50 70 60 Coconuts
"
Peaches, green, 1. ⚫ catty
Hent
*Heart,
each
Common
"
OF
Kidneys,
2
. €500
80 23.
BO 20
LATER,
Ib.
#5.
110 100 Currants,
bottle
400 860
je24
Pork, Chep,
catly
185 180
"
200 160
12
Coraed,
180 120
Dater
bottle
300 · 200
13
Leg,
185 180
"
"
Bach
"
27
"
Figs, Dried, 110 100 Ground Nuts, 330 310 Lickees, Drled,
70 60 80 70 Lemon,
500 200
.
⚫catty
100 60
800 250
23
"
Green,
100 80
#
•
"
1920 180-
Sucking Pigs, Veal,
*
1600 1350 Loong Ngan, Dilod,
*400
"
ontty
180 140 Mangosteens,
.each
80
81
Poultry.
Mangoes, Manlia,
. Bach
-100 10
catty
250 200
#1
Safgor,
H
40
matty
100 110 Musk Melons,
#
80
⚫ doz
100
Oranges, Coolle
.ostty
200 10
Duck Sait
100
Mazdatin
13
280 110
180
11
60
Fowle
180 160
33
Eagle beaked.
80
13
Goere,
120 110
I
**
Bweet
•
80
70
1024 Partridges,
esob
800 280
Pears, Chefoo,.
200
Pheasants, Canton,
. pair
$2
Pearl, (Namtow),
50
Pigeons, Turkeys, Cook,
esch catty
140 130
esch
60
B0
Hen,
"
Fish.
Pins-apples, Ponti 600 850 400 350 Plantains, common
Plume,
Leatty
30
40 80
B0 40
Bombay Ducks
The Dwelling House and Office, No-1,
Carp
per hundred 200 180 catty 110 100
---77
dark-red,
40
30
53
black,
40
20
Codfish,
100 80
yellow,
50
40
Crabs, Cuttle Flab, Dace, Fels, File Fish, Fresh Fish, Large
180 60
22
groen,
80
26
80 110 100 Frames, Dried,
70 Primrose Apples,
each
140
bottle
800 250
120
22
80 Raisins, Muscatel,
bottle 1100 750
110 100
#
1
200 160
"
120 100 Strawberry (Youngmni)
catty
70 60
Small
11
-100 80 Sugar Cane,
stick
70 60
Froge,
19
140 130 Tamarinds,
•
60 catty
Garoups,
130 120 Walnuta,
*
50. 110 100
+
12
#
23
60 60
1
Herrings, small
90
80
·
Miscellaneous.
smoked
+ box
$1.00
Allsplos,
Labrna,
Josity
120 110 Bran,
bottle plotl
250 200
1800 1500
Live Fish, Lobsters,
satty
140 180 Butter,"
1b,
700 500
750- 700
Mackerel, Mango Fish,
·
750 700
220 160
Mullet,
. pleul 1200 1100
Parrot Fish,
100
80
Cheese, Amerissa,
Perch,
100
90
}}
Pomfret,
120
Prawns,
180
12
English, "Dutal, Cinnamon,
400- 450
. each 1100
250 200
Ray,
100
"
70 Citron,
100 450
Roach,
180
100
Cloven,
·
870 280
. bottle
200 250
.fb.
950 220
⚫ bottle
800 250
+
pionl
800 550
1 Set Double HARNESS, nearly new. Wyndham Street
1 Set Single HARNESS.
Apply to
L. MALLORY---- "No. 2, St. John's Place. "Hongkong, April 19, 1876.
NOTICE THE Undersigned, having been for 18 years in this port as Ships Compra dore and Stevedore, has always on hand
FOR SALE,
First Class Tea Ballast, at 50 cents per ton. Second,,
50
Bine Stone Ballast,.
"}
35
DJ
11
Stone Ballast,
30
"
*1
"
Coolies for discharg
ing Bio Coolies for discharg 7 ing General Cargo, ("
Also,
"
13
Fresh PROVISIONS, Ollman's STORES, Paints, Oil, &o., zo. can be had at more. moderate rates for Shipmasters than ang. where else at this port. If any Shipmas- ters require my services, they will please holat No. 5 Flag on the main mast, or apply to No. 57, Praya West (between the Canton Steamers' Wharver.)
AH YON, Ships' Compradore and Stevedore. Hongkong, May 2, 1876,
Superior Portabile Engines.
Understrued Agents are recuf Vertical Stationary Steam Engine
Directors anthorizing them to issue Polloles
to the extent of, £10,000 on any one. first disat risk, or to the entally of £15,000 en adjoining maks at current raton
ADiscount of 20% allowed.
HOLLIDAY, WIBE & Co. Hongkong Jebuary 8, 1875,
and Patent Boiler Combined.
The Dwelling Blouse and Office, No. 14, Stanley Street.
The Bungalow, No. 24, Gage Street. - (Also with occupation from 1st May next.) The Dwelling House No. 1, Alexandra Terrace, at present in the occupation of *DE STOUT.
Street, occupation from 1st June.
The Dwelling House No., 2, Gough
Apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 26, 1876,
TO RENT CHEAP. FFICES and Godown, No. 69, Praya, lately occupied by Mesars TAYLOR & Also OFFICE and GoDown 'I HOMPSON. situated in the rear of the Messageries Maritimes Office.
Apply to
LAI HING & Co. Hongkong, March 80, 1876,
TO LET “OUSE No. 5, Zetland Street.
H House No. 9, Beymour Terrace,
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, May 10, 1876,
Gudgeon,
ROBEY & CO., Rook Nah,
ENGINEERS,
"
*1
#
Balmon, Cantoti,
Saltwater Plokled,
catty
LINCOLN, ENGLAND. Salt Fish,
Shrlings,
Skate,
Snake Fish,
Snapper,
130 120 Water Chesnuts,"
110 100 Candled Orange Peel, bottle
100 90
Lernon
180 120 Capers,
110 100 Charcoal,
8112
110 100 Cosanut Oil, 180 120 Coffee,
120 110 Curry Powdon
800 www
Firewood,
120 100 Flour,
B0
• Onity
40. 80
pleal 1760 1800
80 Gram,
90 80
Isinglass,
pkgo.
750
Boles, Treah
100 110 100 190 110
80
Lamp Oll,. Macaroni,
catty
100 00
. bor 1000 900
Алов,
Tench,
140 130
14
Turtle, Small
820 800
Mango Chutney,
caity bottle
800 750
700 600
+
Vegetables.
Mustard, Nutmegs,
180 180
11
each
10
0
Asparagus,
400 380 Olives
bottle
280 200
Bamboo Shoote, roting (satty Beans, sprouts
120 100
Paddy,
ently
·14 19
Pearl Barley,
'240'200:
Patent Improved Horizontal Fixed Engine
12
long,
and Locomotive Boiler Combined.
French,
80
Brasalis,
#
Best root,
Cabbage, Hongkong
尊重
70 60 Pepper (whole)
71
Plokles, 10 Rise,
90 .each
red for pickling
Turnip, (Bohl) »
Common,
Carrots, fresh-
200 180
+
prul
bottla
estry
1800 160U
270 320
250 200
80 60
100 70
#1
Balt
#
Calety, Chinese,
English, Chilies, Dried,
"
Patent Improved Robey Mining Engine:
For full particular and Prices of the Machinery hese disstrated, also for all Machinery suitable for Agriculturists, Contresors, Collienos, Mines, ko, apply to the Manufacturers,
ROBEY & US, ENGINEERS, LINCOLN, ENGLAND. -
Mized,
Queambers, Curry Stuff, English, Egg Plant,
*onity
#
• Onity
Garik, (bulb) dried, a Ginger, (young) |
(old)
882889 8 2 2 8 8 8 3 8 8 ? * * 2 *
(ground)
.bottle
200 150
#
Bago,
atty ⚫bottle
40 25
220-/200
140 120
18
18
Salad OD, Bilt, Goarte
Fine,
250 180
estby
10
20 15
50
40
BO 30 Split Pean,
BO
20
40
Bugar, Chins, Taploon,
"
120 100
Toply
•
-bottle Citty
*800 970
750 800
80
60
Vezinlocli, Ühineme
-100 80-
20 · 33
H
•
4080
23 20
40
100
Boglish Vinegar, English
tok 1000 900
2016 bottle200 160
Gaokes Ostay, Inspector of Markete.
Printed and published by Gro. MURRAY
BAIN, at the China Mail Ollos, Ko, Wredhim Street, Hongkong
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