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To-day's Advertisements,

FOR SWATOW. The Stanmahip

“ATALANTA,". PETERSEN, Master, will be

despatched for the above Port , the 3rd Instant, st & p.m. For Freight or Passago, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong January 2, 1877. ja3 FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

The Steamship

"YESSO," Captain PENCHARD, will be despatched for the above Ports on THURSDAY, the 4th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, January 2, 1877.

FOR AMOY

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The Spanish Steamer-

"SALVADORA” will be despached for the above Port on the 5th Inst.,

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at 2 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BRANDAO & Co. Hongkong, January 2, 1877.

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To-day's Advertisements.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

·P. & 0. 8. N. Co.'s §. 8.- KHIFA

named Vessel, from Bombay and In- (ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above..

termediato Ports, and in connection with the SIAM and KHEDIVE, from London, are hereby notified that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Company's Godowns, at West Point, whence delivery can be obtained from this date.

Goods not delivered by the 9th Instant will be subject to rent.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded by the following Steamer, unless notice to the contrary be given before Neon To-morrow.

A. MolVER,

Superintendent, Hongkong, January-2, 1877.

NOTICE. THE BUSINESS of the Undersigned will henceforth be carried in under the Name or Style of H. Kan & Co.

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THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's Advertisements.

PUBLIC AUCTION

JAPANESE WARE.

CRAWFORD & Co. have

LANE, OR Arutions to sell by Public Auction, in their Sale Room,

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THURSDAY,

the 4th January, 1877, at 2o'clock p.m.,

A Choice Collection of JAPANESE CURIOS, Kaga & Kioto Ware, Bronzes, Fins Red Lacquered Ware, Tortoise shell Ware, Toilet Sets.

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&o.,

dec. Also,

&c.

A Fine Inlaid Cloisonné Brass Drum and Stand, ~

Cataloguen will be issued, and the Goods will be on view on Wednesday, the 3rd January,

(No. 4216-JANUARY 2, 1877-

LOGAL AND GENERAL.

The British steamer Leonor reports: which we have just entered. With the.. From Taiwanfon to Tamaul had strong exception perhaps of the settlement of the monsoon and high som From Tamil to Anna affair, foreigners, or at all events Tes Khiva reporta very severe weat Hongkong had moderately fresh monsoon those who are interested in the China and fine weather. In Amoy.-Steamers

outaide. Emeralda, Swatowo, Zamboanga, Heckung, trade, can scarcely be congratulated on

******** any one of the events of the last twelve THE S. S. Norna has gone over to and Yungching. ----

The Brit sh stosmer Emeralds reports: months. The Chefoo Convention is cer- osmopolitan Dooks to doan and painti Fine weather throughout.

tainly not viewed with much favour. As to the Woogeng Railway, the future

The British Steamer Penedo, reports:

Fresh mansson and heavy sen the whole

of the passage.

The British steamer Diomed reports Fresk monsoon after leaving Singapore until reaching 15 N., thence to port mo derste winds and fine weather.

The British barque Unanima reporte: Had heavy weather of Cape of Good Hope when had skylights stove in and cabin filled with water; up the China Sea strong N.E. winds,

The British steamer Kashgar reports: Fine weather throughout the passage.

The British steamer Gordon Castia re- ports: Henry N.. wind up China Sea Dec 25th, passed a British gunboat steering S.W., but could not make out hor signals. TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery

The Spanish steamer Salvadora reports in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. Fresh N.E. winds throughout. A. KLER

All lots, with all faults and errors of

The German steamer Altona reports: description, at Purchasers' risk on the fall From Singapore experienced strong N.E.

winds and heavy head sea

The Danish brly Jylland reports Fresh ja4

North-eaterly winds throughout, y

The British steamer Khies reports: Very strong N.E. winds and heavy head zea. Poased a British gunboat bound to Singapore supposed to be the Ringdaos, and wished to be reported. Flying Squa- dron at Singapore.

Hongkong, January 1, 1877,-

NOTICE.

SIEGMUND Lürgen is

FOR SINGAPORE AND BANGKOK. Med to sign our Firm por

• The British Stearner

"PENED,"

Captain JOHN CAIN, will be de- apatched for the above Ports on MONDAY Next, the 8th Instant, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AH YON, Praya West, No. 57, Hongkong, January 2, 1877,

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS,

FOR SHANGHAI

The Steamar

"GORDON CASTLE"

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Procuration.

"W, PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1877.

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of the hammer.

Hongkong, January 2, 1877.

SHIPPING.

·ARRIVALS.* Dec. 31, Yesso, Pritish steamer, 559, Ashton, Fooshow Dec. 27, Amoy 28, and Swatow 30, Tes" and "Trossare.— DovGLAB LAPBAIK & Oo.

NOTICE. Ta

THE Interest and Responsibility of Mrs. CHARLES BEWICK QUELOH in our Firm Cested on the 30th September, 1876. The Business will be Coatinned under the Style of CAMPBELL & Co.

QUELCH CAMPBELL. Swatow, January 1, 1877.

NOTICE.

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will have immediato despatch EE Firm of J. D. MEYES & FEEDS Twill from this Date be carried on us for the above Fort.

heretofore under the Style of

For Freight or Pastage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELI, & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, January 2, 1877.

FOR MANILA.

The Spanish Steamer

"LEYTE"

J. D. MEYER &.00, Swaton, January 1, 1877.

NOTICE.

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MR. H. O. ERDMANN has been admitted Partner in our Firm, And Mr. ALFRED HERTA has been authorized to will have mimadiste des sign for us per Procuration.

CARLOWITZ & Co. patch.

Hongkong, January 1, 1877.,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

A. MAGG. HEATON. Hongkong, January 2, 1877."

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

The Stormship

Above Porta.

"NAMOA,"

Capt. WesTour, will have immediate despatch for the

For Freight or Pascago, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPKAIK & Co,

Hongkong, January 2, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The 41 American Ship

«CUTWATER? CREELMAN, Master, will load here and will have quick des

patch as abovS,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, January 2, 1877.

FOR LONDON,

The A1 British Ship

ENGLAND'S GLORY," KNIGHT, Commander, will load here and have quick despatch, For Freight, apply to

MEYER & Co, Hongkong, January 3, 1877.

8. 3. ESMERALDA, FROM AMOY.

YONSIGNEES of B in diamond, 1,068

packages Sugar, and of other Cargo ex above Steamer, are requested to take Immediate delivery. Cargo impeding the discharge of the vessel will be lauded by the Undersigued at Consignees' risk and expenso.

NOTICE

NOTICE.

THE Interest and

Dec. 81, Leonor, British steamer, 408, J. E. Funchard, Talianfoo-Doo 29, Tamsui 28, and Amoy 29, General--DOUGLAS LAFBAIK & Co.

Deo 31, Emeralda, British steamer, 895, E. Theband, Amoy Deo, 80, General, más MOG. HEATON.

Deo. 81, Penedo, British steamer, 652, Calu, Saigon Dec. 24, Hles and General. MELOBEDS & Co.

Dec. 31, Diomed, British steamer, 1241, Jackson, Liverpool Nov. 4, vis Ports of call, and Singapore Dec. 20, General BUTTERFIELD & SWISE.

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Dec. 81, Unanime, British barqué, 740, Cain, Antwerp August, B, General METER & Co.

Jan. 1, Kashgar, British steamer, 2000, fe, J. Baker, Shanghai Des. 29, General.

P. & O. 8. N. Oo.

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late Ma. ALFRED HUTCHISON in our Firm Coased on the 26th February 1876. DEACON & Co. -Canton, January 1, 1877.

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Jan. 1, Gordon Castle, British steamer,

1326, Jones, London Nov. 3,

call, and Singapore Dec. 29, General- ADAMSON, BELL & Co.

Jati 1, Ningpo, British steamer, 761, R. Cans, Shanghal Doc. 28, General Sister & Co.

Jan. 1, Tejo, Portuguess gunboat, from Madao,

Interest and Responsibility in our Firm of the late Mr J. C. KRUIS ceased with his death at Yokohama on the

Jan. 1, Syringa, British 8 m. schooner, 27th of August last, and the Business will be carried on as heretofore and under the 243, Partridge, Haiphong Dec. 18, General Bams Style and Firm by our Mr B. KOELERE CHBORS CHING!

MANN.

Mr RtOARD SCHÖNEERDER has been authorised to sign the Firm,

KRUSE & Co.

₤2 Hongkong, January 1, 1877.

NOTICE

Partnership existing

Jan: 1, Leyte, Bpanlah steamer, 217, Juan B. de Zubiaguirre, Manila Doo 29, Hemp and Coffee.-A. MAG. HEATON.

Jan. 2, Salvadora, Spanish steamer, 618, D. Hormaeches, Manila Dec. 80, General.

BRANDÃO & Oo.

Jan. 2, Altona, German steamer, 1179, A. Miller, London Nov. 8, vla porta of

Ten the Undersigned under the call, and Singapore Dec. 22, General

Firm of

G. RAYNAL & Co. at this Port, has this day been dissolved by mutual consent,

GUSTAV RAYNAL, CARL MILISOR. Macao, January 1, 1877. THE GREAT NORTHERN TELE GRAPH COMPANY.

W. Pueray & Co.

Jan. 2, Jylland, Daufak brig, 267, Laub, Keelung Dea 80, Coal-EBOARD SOXALL- HASS & Co.

Jan. 2, Khiva, British steamer, 1508. George Les, Bombay Dec. 12, Galle 18, fe2 Penang 23, and Singapore 25, Mails and

General, P. & O. S. Ñ. O..

AVING returned to Hongkong, I have Halen over the Management of the above Company's Station from this Date A. SUENSON, Agent. Hongkong, January 1, 1877.

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A. MAUG, HEATON.THE Partnership hitherto existing be tween the Undersigned under the Hongkong, January 1, 1877.

name of MESTEEN & HULSE has this day been dissolved by lapas of time, and the signature of the Firm will henceforth be

ged for the Liquidation only.

c. J. MESTERN, W. HULSE. Canton, December 81, 1876.

THE BRITISH BARQUE UNANIMA, FROM ANTWERP:

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above- named Vessel are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Under- signed for countersignature, and to take Immediate delivery of their Goods,

Cargo impeding the discharge of the Vessel will be landed and stored at Con- signees' risk and expense.

MEYER & Co., Agents. Hongkong, January 2, 1877,

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GERMAN STEAMER ALTONA, MULLIN, Master,

FROM LONDON vid SINGAPORE,

MONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above

Steamer ate hereby informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowns of the Undersigned, from whence delivery may be

oblamed.

Consignees wishing to take delivery of their Goods from the Boats alongside the Wharf are at liberty to do so,

Goods remaining in store after the 8th December will be subject to rent.

NOTICE

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DEPARTURES.

Deo. 91, Hailoung, for Swistow

31, Fungthun, for Shanghai, 31, Meikong, for Shanghai. Ningpo, for Canton,

Jan.

1, Cheang, Hook Kian, for Swatow

and Amoy.

Trio Portuguese gunboat, for

Macao

2, Leonor, for Amoy, Tamsui, &c.

2, Diomed, for Shanghai.

2, Belgic, for Yokohama and San

Francisco.

OLEARED. Japan, for Guam. Tesso, for Swator, dza.

PASSENGERS, ÁRRIVED.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.

MAILS will close For MANILA-

Por ESMERALDA, at 11.30 am

morrow, the 3rd inst.

For YOKOHAMA,-

Per MALAUCA, at 8.30 p.m.

morrow, the 3rd inst.

For 8WATUW.--

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To

To.

Por ATALANTA, at 4.30 p.m. To

morrow, the 3rd inst.

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.— Per YESSO, at 8 pm. To-morrow, the

3rd Insti For SHANGHAL-

For KRIVA, at 6 pm. Tomorrow, the 3rd inst. Late letters received from

6.10 to 5.30K

of that spirited enterprise is, at the present We are informed that the 0. 5. 8. moment, clouded in the greatest doubt and steamer Menelaus, left Singapore for t uncertainty so far as it is seen outside port to-day. the cirole of Chinese diplomata. No foreigner is able to say whether the THE cases before the Summary Jurisdictio Railway will have ceased to be in existence Court to-day were of a trivial nature, and before the end of the year, or whether it were chiefly between Chinese litiganta. will have entered on a new lease of life and activity under Chinese auspices

All we know is that it will become Ameraer the passengers arrived to-day pe the absolute property of the Chinese stender Ahiva will be notload the name d Government by purchase next autumn, and the Hon, Mr Philipp, the new Attorne that they will have full power to carry General for Hongkong. should have been better satisfied bad THE Flying Squadron had been ordered t there been no prospect of its glove Singapore en route to Plymouth of out of the possession of the Company

it on or stop it as they please. We

still it is quite possible that at the end of the 28th Des. The Straits papers speak u the term the Chinese will continue to a ball, and mention that a cricket matc carry it on, and, let us trust, extend the had been arranged for, Bystera to other parts of the country, The foolish and ruinous war in the north-We have to acknowledge receipt of th west seoms as far from a termination as

ever. One or two glowing accounts of "Chronicle and Directory for China, Japai. successes that have fallen to the Imperial the Philippines, &o.," published at th arms have appeared in the Peking Gazette, Daily Press offoe. but it is impossible to say with any

degree of certainty what is the state of Tan British barque Unanima reporta hav affairs in Kaneuh at the present time,

as near disaster as triumph. and the Chinese army may now being experienced very heavy weather off the Under Cape of Good Hops, when she had he any circumstances the war can never skylight stove in and cabías filled with furnish the Chinese Government with water. much cause för satisfaction, The per

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Continental Post Offices will not dally Fattorns exceeding 8 ounces in weight, b return them to the Office of origin. Sim larly Books for the Continent of Euro must not exceed two pounds weight

Tas mazimum temperaturs at the Per during the past week, a recorded in Satu day's Gascite, was 63.5, the minimum 47:

at the Barbour-Master's Office, the mai

secution of the native Christians in the Wa are requested to call the attention of country can no doubt be traced to the animosity of the literati to the new Mercantile houses to the fact, that religion, and partly, perhaps, to the panchinations of the Secret Societies. These persecutions, which in some cases took the form of diabolical attempts to slay, are happily now almost subsided. To the Secret Societies is also generally MAILS BY THE TORRES STRAITS PACKET, ascribed the arousing of the incredible The Australian Contract Packet BOWEN excitement, which visited now one part will be despatched from Hongkong of the country and then another, with on WEDNESDAY, the Brd' JavunTY, with Mails for Singapore, Somerset, respect to "papersmen" and other Cooktown, Cleveland Bay, Bowen, monstrosities. The origin of this excite Keppel Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Tasment and the objects can, however, be mania, New Zealand, and Melbourne. scarcely stated in a positive manner, but His Hỵ THE ENGLISH PACKET.— The Engilsh Contrast Pocket KASHGAR," will be despatched with the Malls for Europe, do, on THURSDAY, the 4th January, MAILS BY THE FRO PAOKE, The French Uontract Packet BINDH, will be despatched on THURS DAY, the 11th January, 1877, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, vid Marseillers to Saigon, Singapore, Batavia, Galle, Pondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Bombay, Aden, Suor and Alex

andria.

um was 600, and the minimum 38.0

it is pretty certain that it was directed No rain fell during the weok. against the native Christians as well as against the reigning dynasty. The Go-Ar the Marine Court to-day Wilhel vernment evidently recognises in those Rosquiet and Frederick Houille, senzač sooloties a great danger to itself, and has

lately made fresh efforts to suppress belonging to the Danish barque J. H. Los them. What with empty coffers, the were charged with being drank and assaul rainous war in the North-west, the hosing the Captainí (F. S. Hanson). tile Secret Societies, the famines arising assault was sworn to by the Capt from the short crops, Chium is in a very and corroborated by the 2nd Mate sorry condition indeed, and one little mishap might at any moment prove fatal Wakeren); and the defendants, who st

in their defence that they only wanted li to the present occupant of the Dragon Throne and set the whole country in a money to go on shore sad could not get blaze. Japan has had one serious trou were each sentenced to 3 days' impris ble during the year, namely, the rebellion meat with hard labour.. which originated at Kumamoto in Octo- Khieber last, but her Government are to be

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Notics of optional cargo per

to be given before Noon. Noon-Esmeralda leaves for Manila. Noon. Bowen leaves for Singapore,

Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.

5 p.m. Atalanta leaves for Swatow

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HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

Established A.D. 1841

香港大藥房

A. S. WATSON & Co.,

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

vid

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DENGGISTS, IMPORTERS

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congratulated on another event of per- A FIRE of a somewhat serious nature haps equal importance, inasmuch as curred in Canton on the night of the it saved the country from a war. We December last. The scene of the cof allude to the amicable settlement of the gration was one of the wealthiest in Corean difficulty on the 27th February, Western suburb. The origin of the when a treaty of commerce and friend-

was supposed to be incendiarism, oucui ship was signed between the two coun-

tries. There was an immense conflagra- as it did in a shop which had been

tion at Tokio a few weeks ago, in which vacatol as an opium smoking divan. some nine or ten thousand houses were than ten houses were consumed,

burnt to the ground; but on the whole, among them were three well-known" good crops and a revival for a period at

all events of the trade at the chief porta ing houses. No lives were lost, kas rendered the year a fairly prosper the families of the respectable Chir Living in this neighbourhood were m ons one for Japan,

In Hongkong we have had no great alarmed. In the case of one aristocra calamity such as that in 1874, or guest house, there happened to be a coffin of

Trade has re- windfall to chronicle.

DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI-mained in the depressed state it was at taining the remains of a deceased relati

BITES, TOILET REQUISITED, ENGLISH, AMERICAN,'AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS

Per Khivay for Hongkong from Bom- TR. FERDINAND NISSEN has been combay, Mr Prestonjee S, Labeoca ; from Aden, M

pelled to retire from our Firm in 2 Chinese from Penang, 2 Chinese; from consequenos of falling health, and his in Singapore, Messrs A. Stewart, G. P. Tolon terest and responsibility ceased on the 31st The Honble. Mr and Mrs Philippo and Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water,

December last.

MR. NICOLAUS AUGUST SIEST has been authorised to sign for us by Procuration,

We have this day reopened a branch of our Firm at Canton.

BIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1877. HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY.

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BE CONCERT advertized for Tarne

DA, 4th Instant, is unavoidably Postponed till further notice.

The usual weekly Meeting for practice will take place on THURSDAY Next, at

past 8 o'clock p.m.

Hongkong, January 2, 1877. HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

native servant, and 6 Chinese. For Yoko-- hama: from Southampton, Mr Whitfield. For Shanghai from Southampton, Mr Gardner.

Per Festo, from Coast Ports, Messrs Gibb, Flemming, Brown, and Fabris, and 100 Chineze."

Fer Leonor, from Amoy, do, ir Mar- shall, 1 European deck, and 23 Chinese.

Fer Diomed Rev. Mr and Mrs Sadler and

moyi Mies Travers, fo- Hark

Kashar, from Shangbal, Mers Rangel, P. V. Fonsers, and servant, Yeaman, a... B. Morthmore, 2.3 and

22 Chinste.

Per Gordon flestis, from Ladon, Master Tomlin from Singapore, 102 Ohinese.

Per Ningpo, from Shanghai, Messrs Blanchard and Campbell, 1 European deck and 69 Chinese.

Per Esmeralda, from Amor de Chinees. Per Penedo, from Saigon, 85 Chinese.

OF

Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Watars.

The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

a: 8.00 p.m.

THE CHINA MAIL.

the advent of the year; it has perhaps and on the alarm being givan, those in got a little worse, although at the house were placed in a most anxious st prosent time it is somewhat singular that of mind for the safety of the coffin, whi money is tight and seems to command was removed before any other property v & remunerative rate of interest. No

looked after. doubt the trade here appears to be in a worse condition than it really is through AcDOEDING to the Indian papers the salu a much greater proportion of it than at Delhi next New Year's Day in honour formerly being in the hands of the Chi-the Empress of India is to be fired izd nese, and we fear that that proportion 600 guns in salvoes of six simultaneousl will gradually continue to increase, and as the Proclamation is to be read However an improvement of trade in the open air, some apprehensions are enter tained lest the samblage may be deluge ☛ The publication of this true commenced China meant an improvement of trade in with rain brought on by the firing of Hongkong, and therefore we must hope many cannon. There seems to be that the opening of the new ports, better doubt that heavy and continuous canne crops, a quieter state of the country and fring is a powerful medisine' for maki so on, will have the beneficial results wo rain, as the annals of war prove, and it? have previously indicated. The other surprising that in times of drought that BONGKONG) TUESDAY, JAN. 1, 1877.

chief events in Hongkong during the year bever occurs to Government to utilise the have boon the announcement of the ye.well-known nolentino fast in order to alte gother prefent or mitigate famines. 1 THE year that has just closed may be moval in a few weeks of Sir Arthur would certainly have been more economi considered an exceptionally eventful one Kennedy to Queensland, and the ap cal, to put the matter on the lowest in regard to affairs in the Far Eastpointment of Mr John Pope Hennessy ground, for the Indian Government to Among the more important events there to the post be vacates as Governor of this have burnt any quantity of powder in the must be placed the signing of the Cheloo Colony, Sir Arthur has been a popular famide districts of the Madras and Bomba Convention the opening of the first Governor here, and his departure will be Presidencies in order to prevent th railway in China the settlement of the viewed with very considerable regret. failure of the ergs, than to be spendin Pet Salvadora, from Manila, 101 Chinese. Anna affair; some apparently sucdosului [Of his successor we have heard a great now lacs upon lace to save natāvos fool operations of the Chinese army in the deal, and we must confess that the news North-west, the paper mon exsite of his appointment as the successor of Sir Tuoss Members of the Bar who are now pri ment the persecution and murder of Arthur Kennedy has not awakened seat in Singapore (says the Singapore Time native Christiane and the death of the a large amount of enthusiasm in paid a tribute to his Lordship, the Act.

Chief Justice, Phillippo, sa this waa” the Grand Secretary Wenslang. As to the Hongkong, but for all that we are quite at day he would meet the "Bar. Th state of trade during the period, we are sure the community here will have the Court was closed about s'alock and the Par Belgis, for San Francisco, Mr C. J.By to have to note that the depression good sense to judge of the now Governor Attorney Deneral, before the Court rose has continted. That trade, however, ban as they find him. He is at all events & addressing his Lordship as representing the Gardner, one European and $5 Chinese,

For Leons, for Amoy, &e, Suropeans shown no signs of revival during the gentleman of great energy, learning and unqualified and unanimous sentiments of all and 101 Obinese?

twelve months is, no doubt, owing in ability qualities extremely valuable in the metabors, both present and absent said Per Dimed, for Shanghai, 1 Eusopean great measure to the unsettled state of a Governor, Ferhaps the only other they regretted the loar, willoh the Mome and 60 Chinese.

Bustain in the retirement of his Lordah f Por Zungahus, for Shanghai, Cabin affefonsequent on the Yunnan out local events worth notlsing here, in this bers of the Bar, and the public too, will Taga he subsequent negotiations Iief resumé, are the appointment of the from singspors, and in bidding him fare perhaps more importans Mr O. B. Plunket to the post of well, he esfried, with him the warm and andy. W CAUSO. e bad harrests that have Registrar of the Supreme Court, rendered heartfelt respects and wishes of all for bis Satised-bo suffering and distress in radant by the death of the Mr W. Huture prosperity, and promotion in the the country. It is to be hoped and be Alexander, the appointment of Mr. profession. The address will no doubt be The British steatter Feast reports Fas lieved that the opening of the new ports, Phillippo to the office of Attorney General printed in full. Bis Lordship bristly Tell be CLOSED from the 11th to onor to Ampy the Wertbor with frests man- better harvests, quiets state of the of plis "MF. Attorney General and geng the 28th Instant, both days incluze

sood and high sea. Ampy to arrival find country, improved trading facilities and to the Colonial Office and the . ., I am gratified at the manner in whi weather with light variable sire. Steamers' By Order of the Board of Directors,

P. A DA COSTA, In Amog: "Zamboanga. Suat w, and Holearer understanding in regard to Whitmors case, the particulars of which

Secretary,

chung. Steamers in Swstow: Montgomery theme, will not be without some beneficial are so well known to our readers that

the trade during the year on we need not pasapitulate there. effects upon 1228 pure, and Maŝaqugear, Jall Hangtone, denuary 2, 1877,

NOTICE TO BHAREHOLDERS, jasHE Twenty Art Ordinary Half-early

Options! Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary is given until Bo'clock this afternoon. ́*•

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

WM, PUSTAU & 06.

Agents. Hongkong, January 2, 1877.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS, GORDON/CASTLE, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,

THIS Steamer having arrived. Consignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed, at their risk, Into the Godowns of Mr A. McG, HEATON whence delivery may be obtained,

Consignees wishing to receive their Odods on the Wharf are at liberty to do so,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, anless noties to the contrary be given Before Noon To-day.

No Glatts will be similitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 9th Instatit. will be subject to rent,

No Fire Insurance has been affected, Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

• ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,' Agenta. Bengkona, Jendary 7, 1877.

Fer Altona, from Straits, 28 Chiness.

DERASTED. MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in

Per Melkong, for Shanghal, Mr and Mrs the Company will be held at the City Hally Victoria, Hongkong, on THURSDAY, the W. Carter, Messrs Westering and Hardy, 28th January instant, at 2 o'clock in the one Chinese womrad ohild, Mr and bits afternoon, for the purpose of receiving a Forbes, 8 children and carrant, Mr. and Report of the Directors, together with a Mre Clark, Mrs Duferla, Mara, Drage, Statement of the Accounts, and electing MacKergie, Grant, zod Gable. Auditora.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

F. A. da GOSTA, Becretary.

Jazb Hongkong, January 2, 1877. BONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO

"STEAMBOAT COMPANY

LIMITED.

NOTICE:

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and 20 Chinese,

Per Chiang Hook Kide, for Swalow and Amy, 450 Ühiness.

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you have spoken in too fettering * * you have expressed yourselves; I am afra and given expressions to sentiment which I am not gulbs worthy,

No. 4215.-JANUARY 2, 1877.)

you as a perfect stranger and when I met yoh on the Bench, for the first time I hoped to work harmoniously, and you were equally concerned to maintain the diguity of the Bench. I must say, that both in Singapore and In Penang this our mutual understanding has been well kept; I have done my best, and if I have succeeded in gaining this good-will on your part, I leave the Colong with the esteem and respect of all I have had to deal with. I have in every instance, while free to oblige you, yet endeavoured to keep up the dignity of the Bonoh."

SAD ACÒÏDENT ON BOARD H. M. S. **NEW DASTLTM.”

The Singapore Times has the following,

In its issue of 20th ak. v---

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**We regret to announce, that by a deplorable accident on board H. M. S. Newcastle, while on her voyage from Hong. kong, Mr Wingfield, a midshipman, and three sailors were drowned. It appeare that one of the sailors whilst engaged in hauling in the log acoldentally fell over board, and Mr Wingfield, who was looking on, jumped overboard to bis assistance but

to no avail and both sank. In the endes vour to rescue them, two sailors were drowned, thus making a loss of four lives. The sea was rather rough at the time and the vessel was going at a good speed.'

It would appear that there are some odrcumstances connected with this most unfortunate accident which call for some explanation. Private advices from Sing apore imply that some difference of opinion. exists (to use 20 stronger term) as to whether or not everything was done on board the Newcastle that might have been done to save the drowning officer and men. If there is the slightest ground for doubting that the utmost efforts were put forth to effect the rescue of the gallant fellows who have met their death while endeavouring to save another, that le a matter which will

Police Intelligende.

(Before Frederick Stewart, Esq.) January 2, 1877.

PETTY THEFT.

Chang Asben, a coolle, was caught a the not of stealing some empty soda-rator steamer wharf, the name having been sont bottles which were in a box on the Canton down from Canton yesterday. The defen dant was sent to 21 days' hard labour and to be kept in the stocks for two hours at the wharf.

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BREACH OF THE PEACE.'

Yow Aning and another, hawkers, were brought up for fighting at West Point, It appeared that the 2nd defendant fad been previously hebi on a rule of ball in $50 to be of good behaviour for six months. As he had committed himself now, ble bond was ordered to be estreated, and the let defendant was fined 25 cents.

LAKSENY.

Chow Asik, a carpenter, was observed leaving a house in Saiyingpoon with some clothing which did not belong to him The defendant was sent to six weeks' hard labour.

TELEGRAMS.

(Straits Times Extra.) London, Dec. 11-Lord Salisbury had ay audience of the Sultan on Saturday, and was cordially received.

THE GEITNA MAIL.

ortcuted by Mesars Lavers, Barrand, and Westlake, of Endell Street, London. In richness of colour and simplicity of design these windows have no rivals in the Cathedral. They have the genuine warm tint of ancient glass, which modern workers so long despaired of attaining and the expressions of the faces are varied and lows To the Glory of God, and in admirable. The inscription reads as fol affectionate remembrance of Robert Raid, M.P., late of Shanghai. Deceased 80th March, 1876. This window is erooted by his brother David,"

the Grand Canal, writes that the refugees A gentleman who has lately passed down from the North of the River, seem to be comfortably housed at, or rather outside of, Changchow and Soockow. They do not seem to have been very hardly pressed by starvation, as they had their winter clothes on their backs and their women and children with them; and in bad times the Chinese pawn the first and are apt to sell the latter. There can be no doubt, of course, that the scarcity must have been very severe before numbers, but they appear to have taken they were driven to migrate in such time by the foreleck, and sot out before they were driven to extremity. At Soochow and Changchow the immigrants are living in clean looking mat-sheds, neatly put up arranged, and ticketed, and seem well contented. Altogether, the arrangements appeared creditable to the provincial admin istration.

The French crisis continues. The Hopu- blican majority insist on the formation of a Cabinet from the Left; and Marshal Mau-States notifies that, no and after the 13th The Consul-General for the United Mahon is unwilling to agree to this-

Constantinople, Dec. 12. The first in- February next, on Lekin taxos shall be formal meeting of the Conference was bold levied upon foreign imports within the limits of the foreign Settioments. This at the Russian Embassy yesterday.

A more confident feeling prevails concern aflirme the stipulation in Clause I of the ing the result.

Trade Section of the Chefoo Convention, Calcutta, Dec. 13.-The case of Hogg vs. with the difference, however, that it is Wilson commenced on Monday. The pro- understood the Ministers now at Peking secutor's case closed to day." The Jury do not accept the converse principle admit- intimated that they did not wish to hear ted by Sir Thomas Wade, that Lekin may any further evidence regarding the made in be levied elsewhere. We only hope they which the Municipal elections had been see their way to defeating the levy; that is condrated.

where the difficulty comes in.

Constantinopla, Dee. 18-At the Con- ference yesterday, General Ignatieff being president, a conciliatory disposition was manifested on all sides, but proceedings are kept secret.

As soon as bases of agreement are settled, the Ottoman delegates will assist in the adoliberations.

be certain to receive full investigation. Our contemporary at Singapore throws no light whatever on the subject. The version of the affair we havé re- cotred says that од the 13th petty officer natood Miles, while heaving the log, by some means foll overboard-the ship then (at 8 pm.) going about 8h kuota. A midshipman named Wingfield at once

The limitation of the period within which drawback may be claimed, to three years, as stiputated in Clause V. of the Con- vention, is also agreed to, with the con- cession, however, understood to have been gained by Mr Von Braudt-that drawback certificates shall be payable in Paris Deo. 18.-French Ministry remo- cash if the holder wishes, and not only be delled after Radion] form --M. Jules | available for payment of duties as hereto Simon becomes Premier and Minister of fors. Justice, whilst other offices remain un- changed.

(Courier.)

quietly rumoured last week that H. I. Majesty Kwang-sit had died of some dread ful disease or other cause. It is probable that the report of trouble in Kwang-zi is trus, but the rest may be only the false reports not afloat by members of secret societies.

in secretly forwarding letters, they will when found out be strictly examined and dealt with according to law.

"Yesterday some red haired (English) Marchants with Chinese traders went about earnestly begging the people to open their shops and to continue trado. But until these Post Office Farmers have been dragged out and their heads cut off, as a warning to all men, we shall not be satisfied and chall cherish revenge in our hearts.

"Bosides this we have received permission from the Govt. to carry money letter office, and our firm dare guarantee to transfer against any loss or mistake on transmission. From Ky-chow, a chow city about 160 Every thing will be done on the most seized the Che-chow, or Magistrate, and all Any hon'ble gentleman wishing to

i from here, we learn that the people have thorough manner for the mutual benefit of "Last night the men of the two Provincen are bringing him hero as a prisoner for remit money may do it through our office, to day all will combine with united heart

met in assombly and bound themselves that, haying unlawfully levied or imposed an and the souls of fees for money letters to and strength to exterminate these Post extra amount of Grain tax. The Military clearly set forth below for general informe Office Farmers, their wives and familles by examinations which commenced on the 19th tion. We hope our customers will rejoice bringing them out and cut off their heads instant are nearly ended, and everything the hearts of their friends at home in the and thus calm the mind of the towns of the Peking Gazette not having yet every charge for distributing the latters to is going on very quietly. The local Issue various villages by remitting largely. As people.

"If any brave and herolo gentlemen will appeared there is a good demand for the the variona towns and hamlets is borne by arrest them and conduct them to be cut off Shunpau, as people are anxious to know our office and we shall deliver every sum by the roots, truly all of us people will feel the results of the Chefoo Conference." without the deduction of a single cash wo ander a deep debt of gratitude. Mining operations are again at a standstill trust, we hope, that all our friends wishing for the want of capital and genuine enter to send letters will make up their letters in priua.-Shanghai Courier.

THE LATE RIOTS AT SINGAPORE.

(Singapore Times.)

the usual manner and not make them too bulky. The above tariff will be charged and no more, we dare not ask for more. We

minutely that there may be no mistake. have thus explained everything very

A may Branch CHOF WANG.

Chop KAY CHEANG, Trading from HOK CHBEANG." Swatow, Dec. 11th, 1876.

The following proclamation was exten. sively posted on the 13th, two days before the disturbances :-

THE MEN OF CANTON AND HOKKIEN. -

are the intelligent spirits.

INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE OFFICE.

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"This Notice is issued by the Kongresa

of the two Provinces,

One of the twelve, towkays accused of being concerned in instigating the late" " riots was this morning removed from on M. M. S. Meikong by which he will be taken. board the Pluto, and placed on board the to Hongkong, to which port his passage has been paid. He was sentenced to deports- tion and he will not be permitted to enter theso Settlements again. His name is Lim Ah Tye, and he is the head of the Tea Chew Branch of the Ghee Bin Secret Society. It has not yet been decided what course shall be adopted with the eleven towkays, who have this afternoon bean removed from on board the Pluto to the Central Police Station, but as the evidence against them in regard to instigating the riots is not so conclusive as in the instance of Lim Ah Tye, the Government it is amp. posed initat bo content with requiring them to find recognisances in large amounts for their future good conduck The town in now perfectly quiet and no more of those absurd proclamations have been posted, but rumours aro afloat that a riot between the Secret Societies is not improbable.

Ten of the towkays who were removed

from on board the Pluto yesterday afters

noon were shortly afterwards brought be ford the magistrate and were ordered to enter into recognisances themselves hi $3,000 each and two sureties in $3,000 each,

COMMERCIAL

December 81. The receipts of Bengal Opium, during the closing month, show a aggregate of 3,289 chasta, against 8:303 chests in the corresponding month of last year. The total of receipts during the last quarter of the closing year shews 9,061 choste, against 8,582 chests in the corresponding quarter losing year is 87,533 chests, against 95,32D oheets in 1876.

before Captain Walshe at the Police Court On Saturday 44 of the rioters were tried and of these 17 were sentenced to & months rigorous imprisonment and 30 stripes with a rattan cach. Fivo of these were declared by the Colonial Surgeon unfit to receive the latter punishment, and 27 of the pri soners were sentenced to 4 months' rigorous "If aby honest or virtuous man will out Imprisonmont coh, and soldery confine-off the head of the Post. Chico Farmers ment during the last wook inch month. they will be rewarded with 100 taola. business was suspended Ellenburgh not establish."

On Saturday and yeste (Deo. 17th) The ancients said, "Rules that exist do Any laws that are of Market and many provision shops were benefit to the people then they are accord- closed to the inconvenienes of many, and ing to the righteous principle. The saring as a proclamation, issued doubtless by the is "the family which lays up a store of leaders of the riots was posted near the goodness must have an abundance of market advising that provisions should happiness; that which lays up a store of not be sold to the "Barbarians," Mr Read, wickedness must receive an abundance of Mr Pickering and other gentlemen went to misery." The rules of heaven are clear, the market dealers and the shopkeepers to you cannot neglect them in the least. induce them to resume business and the Though you may do wicked things without reply given was that if the towkays who men seeing, three feet above your heads were then confined in the police station were released, the shops would be re- The perfect man wished to assist and opened and business resumed in the market. succour the miserable. The ancientu sald- This impudent request was properly ro "when the hare is killed the fox sympa sented by the authorities by sending twelvethiscs, he would not hurt his species."." If as a guaran es for their future good con. of the towkays on board the Colonial steamer the wild animals understand justice how dust. Une towkay, Leah Kea Seng, will Pluto, there to be kept in the harbour until much more he who in at the head of all be brought up to day to answer a charge of all signs of rioting or disobedience shall creatures. But he is worse than the antrioting in Market Street on the day of the have disappeared.

disturbances. In consequence, Mrmala. Now some of your intelligent onea Douglas, the Colonial Secretary, summoned have imposed on the Barbarian prince and a number of towkaya to meet him at the intrigued to farm the Post Office Just for Police Office yesterday afternoon, and he their own private interest, Surely they do informed them of the intention of the not know the righteousness of Heaven Government and warned all the Chinese thus to hurt and injure us Chinese for the dealers to open their shops else if they con benefit of barbarians, What kind of tinued disobedient, the consequences to righteousness in this 1. Truly this can be the other morning in a most strange and who deserves great credit for the indefati justics."

A Chinaman committed suicide in the city them would be serious. Mr Pickering, called regarding profit and forgetting olumsy manner. Being opposed in a love-gable manner he has acted during these The police having discovered the posting throat across, in a fit of pique; then, to the the traders. Afterwards the Colonial Chinese, and which was posted throughout would be about a mile and a quarter from

horror of the neighbours, rushed out into the Secretary accompanied by all the unofficial the town: the spot where the accident took place.

streets, a terrible object, and eventually fell members of Council visited the towkays in custody, and informed them of the decizion headlong into a pond, where he died. To tow back this distance against wind and

of the Government, which intelligence they sea would have probably taken an hour, as

detachment of the 80th Regiment under received with anything but satisfaction. A the boat was undermaunod, two of her

the command of Col. Lynch was in readi Drew having been pulled out in lowering.

ness outside the Central Police Station, At the same time the son is described as

and the twelve prisoners were marched having been "not very bad," the tempere of the defendant, adding that the lax man-giving to each an average of over 22 years,

the country; and that the aggregate wasteten the columns of troops through found to amount to no less than 256 years,Boat Quay to Johnston's Fier, when they ture of the pator was 81 degrees, and the ner in which the recent elections were con- Seven of the party averaged 31 years each,

noble fellows who sprang to the-ducted gave a sufficient colour of unfairness

towards the defendant to lead them to si3 83 years, and five 34 years; and we are rescue are epoken of as the best swimmers believe that he wrote the articles in good happy to be able to add that the veterans in the ship. This being so, considerable faith.

are all enjoying the best of health. surprise is said to have been folt on board. when Captain Douglas recalled the boat within half an hour of its despatch; and upon its return (about 1 hour after the accident)

content at Constantinople. gavę ordera to regume the voyage. Our Washington, Dec. 13. The Congress has correspondent even says that one of the passed a bill for the coinage of silver dollars officers suggested to the Captain the advis-weighing 4124 graine as legal tender, unless

gold is specially stipulated. ability of beating back, and that the sugges Addresses from the Democratio and Repub-where, we are informed, a very anti-foreign tion was unfavourably received. The three loan National Committees each announces swimmers are said by good authorities to the election of Tilden and of Hayes.

The ultimate decision rests with the Con- have been men well able to keep afloat for greas in February. six hours; and poor Wingfield was last Den tying a life-collar round Miles' neck and blowing it out. This sad affair has cast a gloom over the ship, and general zegret was felt in Singapore that so much that was unsatisfactory hung about the whole business. We sincerely trust that a very different account may yet be given of the acident, explaining somo of the circumstances which at present seem to be so inexplicable. One of the poor Fellows drowned named Hesk had already

got a Humane Society's medal and clasp,,

Thus the conflict between Marshal jumped overboard to help Miles, and was Maomahon and members of the Left, which followed by-two seamen, while a life-buoy obce threatened to become serious, le ended. Calcutta, Den, 15. The case of Hogg, ve was let go. By the time the ship was hove to and a boat lowered, the vessel Wilson was concluded yesterday. This suit, he snatched up a knife and cut his riots, translated Mr. Douglas'a remarks to of the foregoing, issued the following in last year; whilst the grand, total for the

was the case in which Bir Stuart Hogg, late Chairman of the Municipality charged Mr. James Wilson, proprietor and editor of the Indian Daily News, with libel, vaid to certain articles written and published by that a party of a dozen (?) friends met this We are informed on undoubted authority the latter, impugning the action ni Christmas in Shanghai, who, being mostly former in connection with the recent Muni- oipal elections. After the Judge's sam-

old residents in China had the curiosity to ming up, the dary twice retired, and al-reckon up their several terms of sojourn timately gave a unanimone vetdiet in favor

three.

be contained in

Mr. Wilson was loudly cheered on leaving the Court.

Constantinople, Dec. 14.-The absence of the Ottoman delegates from the preliminary sittings of the Conference is causing dis-

China.

SHANGHAI.

(News.) H.B.M.'s Charybdie has arrived with the Lapwing, having accomplished the passage from the Gulf of Pechili with apparently little difficulty. The hull of the Lapwing is somewhat damaged, and it is expected she will go into dock in a few days.

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On Christmas Day, some benevolent Chinese forwarded to the Central Police Station, for distribution by Mr Penfold, The only 2,000 padded cotton jackets. restriction accompanying the gift was that the jinrickska runners should be first served, and hundreds of these were supplied the same afternoon, The distribution of (G. & C. Express, Nov. 21)

the surplus was left to Mr Penfold's discre- The Messageries Maritimes Company's tion. steamer Tonquin, 3,600 gross and 2,416 net tonnage, now building at their yard at La We mentioned, a few days ago, that Mr Ciotat, is in a forward state, and will be Davenport had gone overland to Chinkenng, ready to launch in January, completing her with the object of ascertaining that the Biting time to proceed from Marseilles proclamations, announcing the settlement a steamer of the Yunnan case, were posted in accor. to Ching in July. The Songkoi, of similar size, now on the stocks, will dance with the stipulation. It is satisface probably ready by the end of next year, tory to learn that they were found properly In the course of ha report upon the trade exhibited everywhere; both inside and of Clantod for the year 1676, Sir Brooke outside the town, and at conspicuous places Robertson, H.M. Consul at Canton, calls to the large thoroughfares in the country, prominent attention to the abuse of weight. Some were simply posted on the walls, but lug shirtings with what is termed "heavy the greater park wore on boards, which are siting," He points out that the russ is hang up during the day and carried in að now perfectly understood by the Obinene, night. A and is at a loss to understand why it is persevered to.

The German barque Pallas, which er rived yesterday (Dec. 28th) froid Sydney, grounded in the river at Woosung at 8 s.m. on the 25th, and was unable to get off as the three subsequent tides. She sustained no damage.

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"A special notice to inform all people plainly that the new post office is established them to send letters to their friends. There in order to benefit the people and to enable is nothing like a farm or any such business. Now, to-day, some wicked men have been oironlating placards to excite and deceive you people; do not believe them and all will be well.

Afterwards the following proclamatious were posted

to the Plato, That vessel immediately will give information to lead to the arrest were placed in a boat which conveyed them This notice informs you that if any person steamed some distance out. Crowds of of the people who wrote or circulated the Chinese witnessed the procession in Boat placard in question; the Inspector General Quay, and this determined action of Go-will give him a reward of $200; there will verament is sure to have good effect, be no eating of words. A good deal of difficulty still crops up Shortly after the prisoners had been placed Singapore, 13th Dec, 1876. 10th moon from time to time with native couriers, etc.,

on board the Pluto, about six hundred 28th day.” in the interior. Some months ago a courier marines and blue jackets from the Detach- carrying packages from our office to Szechuan ed Squadron were paraded on Collyer Quay, and Kweichow was waylaid, beaten and whether owing to a misunderstanding or not robbed, heanuse it was known that he was in

is not known, but the step could not have that between Hankow and Chungking there show of our strength as was surmised, possession of foreign papers; and now we hear been adopted for the purpose of making a ara perpetual interruptions. These are be- because the police have shown themselves

with these miserable rioters. This morn lieved to occur principally at Kwei Fu, quite competent to deal without assistance individual, noted for his obstructiveness, has ing the markets and shops are open and been placed in charge of the likin, office. trade proceeds as usual, Mr Trotter, the There seems to be still great dissatisfaction Post Master General, with admirable tact, in Yunnan, all the officials there expressing had the sub-post office which was attacked, themselves, much mortified at the results of reopened and all letters for the Chinese are the Chefco Convention, particularly those now being delivered through that office, olauses which concede the right of establish- The Chinamen who have charge of the office ing commercial intercourse with that pro-addressed the curious fow who had assom vince via Burmah. The affair had been left so long in abeyance that they thought themselves safe from molestation, having come to the conlcusion that we were evidently unable to enforce our rights. The only regret to our mind is that these rights should have been mentioned in any Treaty whatever. They are self-existent and pre- existent, and stand far above all Treaty stipulations; or, rather, they constitute part of the only basis upon which Treaties can be concluded and international relations carried on "This is one of the first elements of the diplomatic gospel, and we shall never tire of preaching it.

HANKOW.

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The Hankow Market Report says there has been very little demand for foreign manufactures during the past, fortnight, and quotations are gaite nominal, the only business reported Having been the sale of 600 pieces Grey Jeans at Tis, 1.48,-A good business has been passing in Cattor, but advice from the interior not being so satisfactory, a decline has taken place for common and medium qualities of over one

sel per picul, and the demand is slack N. O. Daily News,

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TEKING,

The Peking Gazeto of the 11th December contains a decree appointing two new mem- The subjoined appointments, to relieve

bere to the Yamen of Foreign Affaits, in these officers whose terms of service on the

the person of Li Hung-taso, President of China Station has expired, are gazetted

the Board of Works, and King-lien, the To the Growler, Commander C. B. D.

chief of the Censorate, these two high fund Wilcor (1870); Assistans Paymaster B. B.

tionaries, being at the same time members Savilu (1873); to the Hornet, Assistant

of the Grand Council of State, and the only Paytaseter H. C. Fodder (188); to the The new stern wheel steamer Paskony; two members of that body who have not Midge Assistant Paymaster R. P. Hawk built by Mossrs Farnliam and Co., was hitherto bean associated with the depart aaw (1870) to the singer, Lieutenant U. taken another trial trip yesterday (Des. ment of Foreign Affairs. Their appoint- P. Tudor, (1866), in ostumad Assistant 25th.) She left. the Old Dook at 11 o'clock went is presumably made in connection Paymaster W. Li, W. Markham (1878). in the forencon with a small company of with the agencies caused by the death of It is announced that another Japsese gentlemen on board, the route taken was Won siang in May last and the recent officer has been entered on board the up the river, and in an hour and seventeen departure of Keroh Sungtao for Europe Audacious, Vice Admiral Byder's flagshly minutes a point called Ballong was reached, in the same Gazette a dearce appears on the China station. The number of the diafance completed being computed as deploring the death of Ch'ung.shib, in the foreigners serving under the British flag about twenty-miles. This of course, poat of Military Governor of Shengking has been greatly reduted of late and at makes her speed about Bfteen miles an and his brother, Ch'ung-bow, left Feking the present time there are only six, all of hour. She was then turned round and or the following day to succeed him whom with one exception, that of a Swede, made an equally successful return passage, Moukden, N. UD. News.

se Japanese

arriving alongside the Wharf shortly

It is announced that the head quarters before two o'clock, -

of the 80th Regiment will for the present-

remain in the Straits Settlements, and only

LWEISAOW,

Two very hešutifal windows have been, Thet, 97"--

Kwel-yang Yub, 30th Nov., 1876.

we have left our relatívou and come here to

Adding the month's receipts to the stock brought forward, there appears a total of 4,689 cheste; and as the available supply of 2,789 chests has thus been taken off, of on date is given at 1,850 obests, a quantity which 1,500 chests have been taken by the local consumers and 1,280 obosts exported. Comparing these. figures with those of pre vious December, they shew thua-The receipta of the month and the previous the month closed with a stock of 550 stuck gave a total of 3,709 chaste; and a

cheats, a quantity of 2,853 cheats had been taken off, of which 1,350 cheats were taken by the local consumers, and 1,503 obesta exported, ...

The fluctuation in the rate of Patna this December has been to the extent of $25, and in that for Benares $15. It should be noted, however, that this fuotization was chiefly owing to that in the rate of ex- change. The fluctuation last December respective kinds, which was owing to causes was to the extent of $40 and $85 for tha other than that stated for the ductuation in this December.

December; Ratua from $33 to $25, and The drug has been supplied cheaper this Bonaces from $43 to $25 per chest,

Quotations. Boraxoro, Jan. 2, 1877. OPIUM-New Patna, cash...$685

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New Benayos, cash, 550

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New Malwa, cash, 565′′ eredit, 660 Allowance Taols, 46.a 58 Old Malwa, cash, 670 credit, 675 Allowance Taels, 32 a 48.

NOTICE FROM ALL SINGAPORE KONG815,

"Riches and wealth are things men deaire, These things are settled by Heaven, how poverty and meanness are what men dislike. can people get them by soeking. The aages will get it according to justice, so that he have said "A virtuous men desiring wealth may not be ashamed. We hear that lately one or two rascals with covetous desires and disregarding justice have beep with the ruler of Singapore and with fair speeches and intriguing plans have established a post office intending to begin gradually and to go on to a great depth. They intend to oppress the Chinese in their private gains. bled outside the shop, sasuring them of the Lo rich men this does not matter, but advantages which the establishment of the truly it is cheating, the poor people. Wo office offers, and business is now being have come to these barbarous tribes, is it not carried on there under Mr Trotter's active beoause our families are poor and can enpervision. We may conclude, therefore scarcely pass the day over for want of food 1 that the riots are at an end; and we have Is it not that to feed our wives and children to thank the Government for the measures taken to quell the disturbances. The police labour and carry and to trade a little for behaved admirably, and the public are profits which are sent to them to assist greatly indebted to Captain Walshe, Mr their urgent, necessities? Maxwell, and the Lupectors and the body Piah Tai year 10th Moon, 26th day, we generally for the excellent manner in which know that since the English Barbarians QUICKSILVER, they have aoted during the anxious days establishe i themselves in Singapore their since Friday last. His Excellency the rules have for a long time been very beno- Governor has ordered the police to be ficial to the subjects. Not like some of our Bank, on demand, paraded in front of the ventral station this Chinese, one or two of whom are red hats, afternoon at four o'clock, when he intenda | degenerate fellows of a completely oppres to thank them personally for the services sive nature, reckless without any regard to they have rendered. We append a tran the right. Their own rule is making money, slation of some of the various proplan they bolly intrigued and worked on the Bombay, issued regarding the establis he prince of Singapore and secretly with Calcutta, post office, a perusal of which will the cunning formed a conspiracy to farm the Shanghai, demand, our readers that what might have bede a post office farm. This truly is a course that serious outbreak has been fortunately nipped will prevent us from baying very good Bar Silver, 17, dwts. B., in the bad. The occurrences of Friday fortune. This will injure and destroy the Bose, have now brought home to us what the living of the people and produce misary macbinations of Secret Societies are capable beyond description. of affecting, and we have had an illustration of the manner in which they can be turned against the Government sa well as against

each other.

The following is the announcement from the Government Gasstie of the establishment of the Chinese Bub-Post Office 1-

"Chingre Sub-Post Offices will on the lith instant be opened at 81 Market Street, Singapore, and at 52 Beach Street, Penang, for the radeipt of letters written by Chinose Coolies, addressed to their friends in the interior of China. Bach letters will be forwarded to their destination by way of the Treaty Ports of Amoy and Seaton

The following was issued by the Chiness firm appointed to conduct the Sub-Post Office →→

CAMPHOR, SALTPETRE,

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Gold Leaf, As for you who wish to establish this English Sovereigns, post office, may your wife and daughter be Australian Sovereigns,-*** dressed in Onery and placed at the door Discounts for men to buy, laugh at and for the use of

Shared. every lustful percou. If not this, then let them die at once. Now after reading this Hongkong Bank, 23% paper, any not feeling his force feelings China Fire Ins. Co., $100

.. Fire Ins. Co., §6671 rise has not the principles of a man and China Traders' Ins, U., $1700 if the man who wished to assist in the basi Union Ins. Society of Centon, 680 neas does not no change his intention Chinese Insurance Co. $810 and try to stop it, ho io ne man. All peo North China Iss. Oo., T. 878 Fle reading this must reverently feel gris Yangtzo Ing. Absolation T 620 red and fiercely determined and then it H.K&W. Dock Co., do dis.. will be well

Quang Soo 2nd year 19th moon With day, Shanghai Steam N, U., Tis, 67

EL C. & M. .-boss co., $12 dias. 14th December,"

The following was posted in town yes Chinese Impaxlal Loan, 199

Hongkong Hotel Oc., 852 dia terday

Temperature,

Taken at Mesire Falconst & Ob,'& Premialty

Queen's-Kouf,) GONGZONA, Jan. 9, 1877

) AM

BAROMETE

"Our fria has only recaived the oider of This misfortune to belause some wolf the Government Fostmaster General to hearted rascals, greedy of others galus, collent letters at Bingapore, Penang and have farmed the Singapore Post Offge, Malacca for teanamition to the Chiness Singapore people will not agree to this, ports moy and Swatow, this is for the therefore we have dtopped trade, shut up benefit of all, and we date not do anything the shope, and we vow, now not to trade that would disappoint your hopes and and will make disturbance and terk to ar éžpectatione - On the 30th of the present read the Post Office farmers until we cad moon, that is 18th December, 1670, we shall cut off their heads, to satisfy the dediren of THERMOMETER-9A.•. 62 open our office in Market Street, Singapore, all people. Who would think that no- if any gentismus Tish to send letters you luckily the Slugepore Pollos mould dis

will send them to our office made up in the chargs their guns and take the lives of usual form and they will be forwarded or may men besider this the Police have

A wing will go to Mauritius. It is believed placed in the South sisle of the Cathedral Since my last we have heard of an in. the bead quarters will, bowsver, be with in memory of the iste Robert Reid, Eng.surrection in Kwang-si, and now we hear answers will be returned in the quickest arrested several traders to suffer for the drawn to the Cape eventually, the regiment 3.P. They represent "Joseph masking of troubles at the Kwel fub Customs, and and most speedy manner. "There will be grime, truly this a wrong wblob has not *for pleting its tour of foreign service thers, kiminlt known to his Brethren," and are Lakin Herrier in Segebung. It was alex | no failure on our part. Il people peralathoon r. dressed,

30.282

30.224 80.280

Dos

1 P.M.

Do

Do.

4 P.M.

17X

18.

67

----Do

A

-50%

Do. (Wat bulb) 9 2.15.

58

Do. De.

1 ...

60

Do.

Do. 4 RK.

...

Do. Maximum, veg

Do, Minimam over night

Malls.

ERTA

STEAM FOR

Bingapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Buez, Malta, Brindisi, Ancons, Venice, Mediter- ranes Ports, Southampton and London; Á 180,

Bombay, Madras and Oslcútta.

STHE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STHAM

AND, Steam-shly

KASHGAR, Captain BAKER, will leave thi và THURSDAY, the 4th January, at Noon.

For further Particulars, apply to

A. M¢IVER, Superintendent,

́Hongkong, December 27, 1876,

*V. B. MAIL LINE

PACIFIC MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

jad

THROUGH to NEW YORK, FLA OVERLAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING

“YOKOHAMA, AND SAN FRANCISCO,

FTIRE U. 8, Mail Stormer CITY - OF

TOKIO, will be despatched for Ban Franalaso, via Yokohama, on MONDAY, the 18th January, 1877, at 3PM, taking Passengers, and Freight; for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Through Pamonger Tiskefs and Bills of Lading are issued for transportation to Tokohama and other Japan Ports, to Ban #analsco, to ports in Mexico, Central and Bonth America, and to New York and Europe VIA OVERLAND RAILWAYS,

A Steemer of the Mitsu Bisht 5. S. Com

pany will leave Shanghai, via the Inland Ses Porte, about same date, and make close sonnection at Yokohamas.

Af New York, Passengere bare nefection. el various lines of Steamers to England, Brange and Germany. -

Freight will be received on board until 4 pm." léth Proximo. Parcel Packages will be received at the office until 5 p.m. same day all Parcel Packages should be masked to address in full; vains of same is required.

For further information so to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 16, Prays Central

Q. B. EMORY, Agent.. Hongkong, December 16, 1876, Ja15

Becidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company.

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS" FOR THE UNITED

STATES AND EUROPE

# CORNBUTION WITH TE

CENTRAL and

UNION PACIFIO AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES

ARD

ATLANTIC STEAMER8,

THE 8. 8. "GABLIC” will be des

patched for San Francisco, via Yoko haman, on THURSDAY, the 1st February, at 8 pm, taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States and Europe.

Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghal.

Freight will be received on Board unit 4pm of 31st Instant. Parool Packages will be received at the Office until 5 p.m. wame day; all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same. la zequired:

Return Passage Tlekets available for 6 months are issued at a reduction of 20 per eant. on regular rates.

For further Information as to Treight Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 16, Praya Central,

G. B. EMORY, Agent. Hongkong, January 2, 1877.

To Let.

101

TO BE LET TIRE Premises at present occupied by the International Ice Manufacturing Co.,

Limited.

For partienists, apply to

METER & Co, Honghong, December 11, 1875,

TO LET,

Insurances.

THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL

INSURANCE CO.

pag

BE Undersigned having been appointed THE

Agent, in Hongkong, for the above- named Company, la prepared to grant Policies against Fire, on Buildings and on Goods to the extent of £10,000, at the ual rates, subject to an immediats dis- count of 20 %.

Attention is invited to a considerable reduction in Premia for Life Insurance in China

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

A. MacG; HBATON, Hongkong, September 27, 1875.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

N

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,

GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of China and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon and Penang,

Risks accepted, and Policies of Insurance

granted at the rates of. Premium current at the above mentioned Ports,

• MO OHARGE FOR POLICY THES.

JAS. B. COUGHTRIE, Beeratury,

Hongkong, November 1, 1871.

LANCASHIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

(FIRE AND LIFE) --

Capital,--Two MILLIONS BIELLING,

HE Undersigned are prepared to grant THE

Poors against the Rink of FIRE on Buildinga or on Goods stored therein, on Goale in Matsheds, on Goods on board Vezala and on Hulls of Veselá in Ha bour, at the usual Terms and Conditions. —- Proposals for Life Assurances will be ro

for tholy decision, ted to the Directors

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

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

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

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

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,

ndaraigned, Agents for the above Company, are propared to grant In surances at current rates.

MELCHERS & Co., Agents, Royal Insurance Company,

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER. PROPAND. LONDON.

THE Undersigned have been appointed TER

Agonte for the above Company st] Hongkong, Canton, Fooohow, Shanghai and Hankow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at current rates.

HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1808.

THE LONDON ASSURANCE. INCORPORATED BY Royal Charini

His Majesty King George The First, A. D. 1720.

THE CHINA MAIL.

insurances.

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY.

Incorporated-by-Royal Charter and Special Ads of Parliament.

ESTABLISHED 1809,

CAPITAL £7,000,000.

laki.

THE Undersignað, Acryrs at Hongkong

for the above Company, are prepared to grant Policies 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, 1875.

Intimations.

Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Greto of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour

VESTA, German barque, Capt. R. Dirks -Melobers & Co.

Intimations.

PRICE $6.

THE TREATY PORTS

China

OF

and Japan,

A COMPLETE QUIBE TO THE OPEN PORTS OF THOSE COUNTRIES, TOGETHER WITH FE KING, YEDO, HONGKONG AND MACAO. FORMING A GUIDE BOOK & VADE ME CUM FOR TRAVELLERS, MERCHANTS,

RESIDENTS IN GENERAL,

AND

Byo. pp. 618. With 20 MAFE and PLANS

by"

W. F. MAYERS, N. B. DANNYS, and CHAS, KING.

COMPILED AND EDITED BY N. B. DENNYS, PH.D.

LONDON N. TRUBNER & Co. HONGKONG: China Mail Office, Price, $6, leather half bound,

"BONGKONG MARKET PRICES, Corrected to Saturday, December 80, 1876. At 1000' Oath per Dollar Mexica

Parck Highest. Enjacas Cash. Cack

1

Butchar Meat Bacon, English, 'a ᏗᏏ .

17

Ame. Sugar cured, Foochow

•

Beef, strloin and prime out, Boof Corned,

19

Roast, Soup, Steak,

11

Bullonks Brains,

Feet,

No. 4216,JANUARY 2, 1877.

40

Cabbage, Common,

20, 12

"

*

Hongkong, “; such Macao, Shanghai, Carrota, Salt

150 100

150 100

300

20

oy, 160 150

460 400 Carrots, Fresh 800 250 Cauliflower, 180 160 Celery, Ühiness, ⠀

Englab,

cach ontty

740

200 180

30

30

100

.catty

180 140 Cucumbers,

85

160 -140 Chilles, Dried,

100 80

90 B0

Mixed,

GO

40

per got

60

**

Tongue, fresh, each .

150 140 Curry Stuff, English,

60 Egg Plant,

40

30

40

35

275 250 Garilo, (bnib) dried,

150

40

830 800 Ginger,

50

Head,

600 600 Gourd, spake.

60..

Heart,

150 140 Greens, White

10

30 40

Winter courag

20

Kidneys,

60

50 Green, Sprouts !

20 15

Tail,

100

"

Liver,

catty

Bu

90 Green Peas, in shell, 60"Horse Radiab," Shel,

80. 70

325 200

40 Lettuce, Chinese.

26

20

500

400

English,

head

10

850

Milnt,

caity

Leg Shoulder,

#

925 200 Mushroom, deted, 880 840 Onions, Bombay 180 170

15 Green 180 170 Parsley, Chinese, 140 180 3 English, 180 120 Potatoes, California,

760 660

90 80

"

2015

50

"

. bunch

12

10

catty

20

16

60 50 " now,-Macao, 100 100

Sweet,

2015

#J

12

20

20 18

93

go Radishes,

dos.

✓ 30 20

8050 Scallions,

...entty.

30 18

80 70 Shalos,

40 85.

100 Bqual, regellak crooked

"

40 80

140 380 Sesamum,

120 100

180-120 Taro (U Tau)

16

12

149 190 Tomatoes,

#

60

20 18

each

12 10

#1

Tripe (undressed), estty 50 Calves' Head and Feat, set Hams, American,

}}

Chinese, English.

Matton Chop

事

The scope of this work includes detalled descriptions of important SITES and MONU MENTS, notos on the Crutas and general TOPOGRAPHY, FAUNA, POEL, GIOLOGT and METEOROBOUY of each Port and Its neighbourhood, with HISTORICAL NOTICES and minute detalla respecting the rise and progress and social characteristics of the several foreign settlements. To these par- tionlars are added summaries and statisticsof the TRADE of each open Port, compiled from official returns, together with statements respecting CorasE, CURRENOY, and Ex-Piga Chitling UHANGES, LINES OF BARAM COMMUNICATION, DISTANCES, and rates of Passage Money. BEETHOVEN, German barque, Captain Hints, and recommendations to travellers, B. Haja. Melchers & Co.

giving full particulars of Ourrez and mode of proceeding to the less frequented settle. HOPEWELL, British barque, Capt. Georgements are also included,, combined with F. Parson.--Arnhold, Karberg de Ca.

notes on DoMBSTIO MARKETS and Mode BMDGETOWN, British barque, Captain of living, E. W. Crisp.-Arnbold, Karberg & Co.

FLYING CLOUD, British barque, Captain H. Williams Turner & Co.

MADAME DEMOREST, British barque, Captain O. EL. Bumit-Gibb, Livingston & Oo.

>

THE HONGEONG UHINESE MAIL.

TIRE Circulation of THIS PAPER has

been very much extended. lowing are some of Its Agents

The fol"

Bocco-Man Chuen Shop. Canton,-Sing Ohuen Native Post Office, Luen Hing Stroot; Chat Heung Low Hotel, Luen Hing Street; Kwong Tin Fat Shop, Fan Teal Street; Mr Bib Chuen Fan, Tung Won Kwan; Tuon Fong Shup, in front of the Provincial Treasurer's Yamon; How Yum Shop; Small Market Street, New City Yee Cheung Photograph Shop, Honamn; Kwal Houng Shop, Bin Choong, Bonam,

Swatow, -Sul Cheong Hong, Web Shun Loong Hong

Amoy Chita Cheong Hong, Mook Kak Strost.

Fordhow, Mr Yi Ching Cheong, Foo- show Arsenal; Mr Lum Kwok Ching, Marl- time Customa.

12 Test,

12 Head,

» Kidneys, Idvor, Pork, Chop,

11

Corned

In addition to furnishing similar partiou lars, the Sestion devoted to Hongkong contains an historical sketch forming a chronological index of the chief events which ocoupled public attention between 1841 and 1865, Including POLSTICAX: AVENES, Changes in the GOVERNMENT SERVICE, the ARRIVAL, and DEPARTURE 4 sho

of RESIDENT, à record of the most notable PIRACLES, ROBBERIES, MURDERS, FRAUDS, Sucking Pigu FIRES and Criminal TRIALS, ADDREIERS Veal, and PaaSENTATIONS, &o, &a

Fat or Lard, Sheeps' Hond, and Footy nak

"Heart! Kidney

PA

The appendix contains, full tablos of the various steam companies' lines. It also Capons, includes a CATALOGtm of over 440 works Ducks, published in the English language po Deer, Shanghal, China and Japan, while a copious Impax

at the end of the work alfords a roady Eggs, Hen means of reference to the reader.

NEWS FOR HOME.

(2'ke viders Overland Paper in QMn) PUBLISHED AT THE “UBINA MAIL" OFFICE IN TIME FOR THE ENGLISH MAIL

Shanghai-Mr Ng Ching Shun, Mari time Otistoms; Mr Ho Yue Chuen, Mari time Customs; Mr Uhun Bing Hot, Mamer Jardine Matheson & Co. Mr Kwong Chuen Fook, Educational Misalon School Containing from 73 to 84 columns of closely, Rabbits, and Mow Bing Bang Kes shop.

Ningpo-Me Bung Min Ches, Mazidme Customa.

Hankowo-Yee Hing Hong.

Chefoo,Yes Shun Hong.

110 100 Pumpkins,

110 100 Turnips, Salt, 840 820 J EnglishTM,

fresh

32

Water Lily Roote

5040

80 70

1950 1000)

Water Cross,

140 190

Xam

33' Californian,

Datory": Figs, Dried,

09

catty 15 10

家

80 25

bunch. 20% 10-

catty B0 90

bottle/ 500 400

500 400

150 120

40 20

70 60

100%

160 130

120 100

2

180 180 Aleurites,

antly

150 120

110 100 Apples, Delad

800 400

·Bach

$800

200 180

dor.

100

Almonds, (Bombay), *#.

200 180

Duck

100

Bananas, fragrant Punti, - #1

85 80

Balt

120

Common

#

Τοπία

ontly

160, 160 Chestnutsų, new,

60 80

200

Glaese,

+120 110

Сороаци

The Overland China Mail.

Partrid

each

260 280 Ouranta,

engh .bottle

50 40

400 850

Pheasants, Canton, live, pKLE

Shanghai, dead";

Pigeons, Quali, Snipe,

each

Bach

$2.00 ***

800 600, 150 140, 70 60 110 100 Lemons,

lb.

200 160

Ground Nuts,

50

24

#

70 80

B00 500

Lichess, Dried,

38

250 200

printed matter.

Teal,

160 160 Loong gan, Dried,

"

400 200

Turkeys, Cook,

catty

660 600

Melons, Nanking,

• each

80

70

Mall Summary is compiled from The Dally China Mail, is published twice a month on the morning of the

"

Wild Duck,

"

Geese,

·pair esch

450 400 Olives, green, Punti, 700 650 Oranges, (Coolle) Chang- 600

catty

80 20

4080

Sweet, Sun-wOBY

500

"J

(Mand.) coolle

Kam-kwat

"

(Mandarin)

»

catty

100

100 90

90

Papaw, Pears, Tientalo,

#

200

80 80 Pears, Chefoo,

Pineapples, Panti

100 80

esch

60 30

100

10 Plantaina, common

outty

80 20

100

90

fragrant.

35 80

100

80

·Pranes, Dried,-,

bottle.

300 250

160

Pumeloes or Shaddock, each

60 60

Eels, Fresh water

Conger. File Fish, Fresh Fish, Large Small

180 110

22

80

Ibm

750600 200 180

30 80

Chair and Boat Hire.

LEGALISED TARIFY OF FABES FOR CHATÉS CHAIR BEARERS, AND BOATE,

60

50

Frog, Garoupa, Gudgeon,

100 80

60 50

Baddock,

Herring

19

bottin

smoked

51.

Live Fish, Lobatery Mango Fich, Oystery Parrot Flas,

box mnity

$1,00

**

250 200 750

180 140 Barley,

100 -90

Bran

130 120

Candled Orange Peel,

180 120

Lemonn

"

10

Perally

760700 220 160

Pomfret,

Japan-Mr Leong Chun Tong, Munid English Mail's departure, and are Woodcook, pal Office, Yokohama.

Saigon.-Wohang Hong. Singapore,Ting Kee Hong; Kwong Fook Sang Hong.

Penang-Yow Wing Fongs Argus Offion. Calcutta-Mow Slug Company, San-Francisco, Ewong Foong Tal Hong. The above are some of the Agenolon; others will be published, when they are arranged for. Negodations are in progress with the express courlers who carry the official despatches and Peking Gazette, to Forticulate the Chinees Mail in the interior of

THE Undersigned having been appolated Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insurances as follows:

· Marine Department. Polloles at current rates payable alther here, in London or at the principal of India, China and Australia.

Fire Department, Polleles issued for long of short periods at current rates. A discount of 20 % allowed. Life Department. £5,000 on reasonable terms,

Policies issued for sums not exceeding

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, July 26, 1872.

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

THE Underiqued Agents are in receipt of instructions from the Board of Directors authorizing them to issue Polloles to the extent of $10,000 on any one first ela risk, or to the extent of £15,000 on adjoining rinks at current rates. ▲ Discount of 20% allowed,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Os, Hongkong, January 8, 1875,

CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

NOTICE

Dwelifug House No. 4, Alexandre Porn granted at current rates on

Terrace. Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co, Hongkang, November 17, 1876,

HONG LISTS.

Cirenler, large sheet. THE AMENDED HONG LIST in English and Chinese, cons taining the Names of all the most important Companies, Institutions and Mercantile Houses in the Colony.

Price, 26 cents each; or $2.80. per Mazez,

At the Ching ai? Oder

Marine Risks to all parts of the World.

China,

Hongkong, March 10, 1874.

A WEW STOCK OF

NEAT JOBBING TYPES HAVING BEEN RECEIVED FROM ENGLAND, THIS OFFICE IS PREPARED. TO EXECUTE

BOOK & JOB PRINTING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION AT REASONABLE RATES, FANOY BALL PROGRAMMES

KOMIŽEN, IN GOLD AND COLOURI,

BALL PENCILS,

assorted colours

MENU CARDS,

In Gold & Coloured Bordom & Fatterns

..

BOOKS BOUND IN APPROVED PATTERNS,

info faz

cord of each fortnight's current history of events in China and Japan, son- tributed in original reports and collated Bombay Ducks, new per hundred 850 300 from the journals published at the various ports in those Countries.

Bream, It contains Shipping news from Shanghai, Carp, Hongkong, Canton, &c., and a complete Catfish, Commercial Summary.

Codfish, Salt, paid 56 cents.) $12 per sunum (postage paid $13.50.)

Subscription, 50 cents per Copy (postage Crabs,

Outtle Fish, Orders should be sent to GrO. MURRAY Dace, Bars, China Mail Office, 2, Wyndham Dory, Street, not later than the evening before the departure of the English Mail Steamer,

Terms of Advertising, same as in Dally China Masl

IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG. Chairs and Ordinary Pullaway Boats. Half hour,....10 pts. | Hour, 80 cứu Three hours, 50 ots. Siz bouze,... 70 cta Day (from 6 to Ch

OngDollar.

.010

Licensed Bearers (each).

Hour, Half day, Day 2

H

234°

sta +

...10 cents.

B5 centrs ...80 ponte.

BOAZ AND COOLIE HIKE.

BOATS.

1st Class Cargo Boat of 8 or 900

plcala, per Day,

picola, par Load,

An

In accordance with the Company's Articles of Association, Two Thirds of the Profits ste distributed sunually to Confefbutors, whether Bhareholders or not, in proportion to the neit amount of Premis contributed LADY'S AND GENTLEMAN'S WASHING 3rd Class Cargo Bost or Hacken Book of 500 by each, the remaining third bolig carried to Reserve Fund.

OLYPHANT & Co General Agents.

· Hongkong, Aptl. 17, 1873,

MER

QUEEN-FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY

BOOKS, CONTRACT PASSAGE TICKETS, EXPORT CARGO BEFORTS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY,

***

PIAWDM,

Baltwater

atick

" Amoy, 50 Raisins, Mamonte), bottin

90 80 U

150 140 Salesbury Soeds, Fak-kwo, city 120 110 Sugar Cano,

Water Chesnuts, Canton

Miscellaneous,

100 90 Allspice, Chiness,

99 English,

160 100 Tamarinds,

160 160 Walnuts,

110 100

»

100 00

ܐ܂܂

120 110 Butter,

60

pigul 1800 1700 » pleni 1500 1400 · ib. 700 500 bottle 750 700

catty

70 Cxperts -130 ~110 | Charcoal, --

120 110 Chess, American,

100 00 English,

Dutch,

∙120-110

100-150 Cinnamon, 120 110 Clkron,

100

800-

120 100 Coffee,

• pfoul- 1850 1900

bottia 180 180

230. 900

bottle 500 950 plent

picul $500 $800

safty 100 90 bez 1000 750

680 400

Ray,

300 || 450

08.00 Roach,

• ench 1100 1000

1st Class Cargo Beat of 8 or 900

Rook Fish,

eatty

800 250

-9.00

2nd Class Cargo Best of 600

Salmon, Canton,

#

160 160

planis, per Day,

7.50

2nd Class Cargo Best of 800

For Sale AGREEMENTS FOR FOREIGN«Gotra Saire,

piculs, par Load,

1.75

Pickled,

Olore, Cocoanut Oil,

4

500 400

Sra Class Cargo Best or Ha-kau Bost of 800-

Salt Fish,

■ lb.

glonis, per Day,

1:50

Brá Ólaes Cargo Best or Ha-kan Bost of 800

Shark, young

80

70 Ourry Powder,

picals, por Lord,

1.00 Shrimps,

90

50 Firewood,

870 $80

picule, Half Day,

10

Bkate,

80

To Flous,

• catly • 30 25

Snapper,

110 100 Gram,

Bampana.

#

or Pallaway Boats, por Day,

One Hout, or Half-an-Hour,

$1,00

Balpe Fisk,

00

80 Isinglass,

.pkge, $50

Boles, Freak

100

80 Lamp Oil

Tanch Turbot

· 100

180

00 Morroni,

Turtles, Small

Pogetables.

Mustard,

Asparagus, Bamboo Shopin,

480 400

-100 80 atty

Nutmeg,

"Beans, spront,

24 12

Oltrex Paddy,

Broad,

40 30

Pearl Barley,

French from Masao,, Beet Book,..

100 80

12-10

Cabbage, White Canton

30 90

CHARTER PARTIES,

SHIPPING ORDERS,

BILLS OF LADING, PASSENGER LISTS,

Undersigned are prepared to at BILLS OF SALE, Policies against Fire to the extent of £46,000 on buldings, or on Goods stored | LOG BOOKS, thereto, at current local rate, subject to a WILLS, Discount of 20% on the Premis

NORTON & Co., Agente.

Hongkong, Jennarri, 1874,

$0

Uhina Mail Office, 2, Wyndham Street, (Book of Club),

&8.

After 6.M.10 danto petek ? Nothing in this Besis prevents privalu agres mente,

That for the Bhreat-Coollen is a fols lows:-

STREET OCOLIES,

State of Hire for Bifest Violinss

Three Houtsnuli je

Half Host animanising ðgj

Nothing in the abova Borla in to placi privata | Brasiles, /« Agreemenis,

890-500 Mango Chutney),

+86

Fatty

760

1 Boitie

500 800

#

180 180

Bach

108

22015

30 20

bottle 260 900

picul - 1600 20

bottle

GEORGE ORLMY, Inspector of Markets,

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