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Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

TR. FRITZ LANCHEN'S Inforest and Be Mponsibility in our Firm comand on

the Sist December last.

W PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, Januery 1.1877.

NOTICE.

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TE. FERDINAND NISSEN has been com- Mpelled to retire from our Firm is consequence of failing bealth, and his in- terest and responsibility ceased on the 31st

December last.

MR. NICOLAUS AUGUST. SIRES has boon authorised to sign for us by Procuration.

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

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1877.

NOTICE.

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7E bave been appointed AGENTS for the AMERICAN SHIPMASTERS' ́À880-

WR

ULATION. ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Hongkong, February 2, 1877.

NOTICE,

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To-day's Advertisements.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

P&O 8. N. Co'a S. S. TRAVANCORE.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above-

Named Vessel, from Bombay and In- termediate Ports, and in connection with the

NIZAM and DECCAN, from London, are hereby notified that their Goods are the Company's Godowns, at West Foint, being landed and stored at their risk in whence delivery can be obtained from this

date.

will be subject to rent.

Goods not delivered by the 21st Instant

following Steamer, unless notice to the Optional Cargo will be forwarded by the

contrary bú given before Noon To-day.

A. MoIVER,

Superintendent. Hongkong, February 14, 1877.

SHIPPING,

ARRIVALS,

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Feb. 12, Killarney, British steamer, 1060, sibility in our Firm sessed on the LIVINGSTON & Co. 81st December last.

MR. J. F. ConDea' Interest and Respon- D'Voil. Saigon Feb. 8, Rice, Gian,

WM. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1877.

ON

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

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and after the 16th day of November,

Feb. 12, Korsor, Danish barque, ́817, L. C. Grove, Bangkok Jan. 7, Timber. EDVARD SCHELLRASH & Co.

Feb. 10, Travancore, British steamor, 1172 W. Barratt, Bombay Jan. 23, Polat de Galle 31, Penang Fab, 5, and Singapore

BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN- Feb. 13, Sunda, British steamer, 1029, SARY will be married on by the Under-Reeves, Yokohama Feb. 6, Mails and signed.

General ---P. & O. 9. N. Co.

WM, CRUICKSHANK, Manager. Hongkong, November 21, 1876.

NOTICE.

HE Partnership hitherto existing be. THE Partnership hitherto under the

tame of MESTERN & HULSE has this day bean dissolved by lapes of time, and the signature of the Firm will henceforth be used for the Liquidation only.

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

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AR. E. EBELL has This Day been ad. Amitted a PARTNER in my Firm at SWATOW and Hornow, which in future will be carried on under the Name or Style of **HERTON, BHELL & Co"

EDWARD HERTON. Swatow Haibow, January 1, 1877;

Intimations.

HONGKONG.

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WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS,

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Feb. 14, hailoong, British steamer, 277, J. O, Abbott, Tamaui Feb 9, Taiwan 10, Amoy 12, and Swatow 18, Tea and Cam phor.-DOUGLAS LAPRAK & Co.

Feb. 14, Amoy, British steamor, 814, G. H. Drewes, Shanghai Feb. 11, General SZEMSZ & Co.

Feb. 14, Swatow, British steamer, 580, Hutcheson, Takao Feb. 12, Sugar.Bur TERFIELD & SWINE.

Feb. 14, Bimalaya, British troopship, 8400, E, White, Portsmouth Dea. 12, via Suez, Ceylon and Straits Settlements, and Singapore Feb. 7. With troops and relief officers, and erowe for H.M.8. Bornet, Midge, Growler and Swinger,

DEPARTURES,

Feb, 13, Chinkiang, for Guam,

18, Hansa, for London, 14, Ussiah, for Haiphong,

CLEARED.

Bonita, for Tientsin,

PASSENGERS, ARRIVED.

Per Travancore, for Hongkong from Chs. J. GAUPP & Co., Bombay, Mr and Mrs Drummond i from Brindisi, Mr H. Deane ; from Southampton, Mr Stevenson; from Singapore. Mr Feyerabend, and 20 Chinese, For Shang- haf from Calcutta, Mesara J. Roid and R. Leich from Suez, Mr S. Baldwin | from Melbourne, Mr J. Brown,

38, Queen's Road,

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,

CHRONOMETERS, &9..

20.,

Carefully Repaired; Cleaned and accurately rated under guarantee.

All Repairs in the above line done at reasonable rates and with despatch, Hongkong, May 1, 1876.

F. F. DA SILVA,

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Per Sunda from Yokohama, Messrs Russell Robertson, Sohrab, M. Cruikshank, Arkness, Rev. W. Dening, Mr Court and 2 European degi.

Por Halioong, from Amoy, do., Mesurs Marton, Mauiver, Woollatt, Watson, Bridgeman, Barkness, Dolan, and 8 Obl

Desu.

GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT, part Aubert Le din and Ginger, 1 Euro-

and TAIWANFOO.

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

BRIDGETOWN, British barque, Captain E. W. Crisp.-Arnbold, Karberg & Co

CEYLON, American bark, Capt. E. Kelly. STAR OF CHINA, British ship, Captain E. B. Blaker-Douglas Lapraik & Co.

NEHEMIAH GIBSON, "American barque,

Captain D. Bradford.-Arnhold, Karberg

dz.Co.

BONITO, German barque, Captain J. F. Wesenberg.-Siemesen & Co.

ALDEN BESSE, American barque, Captain B. Noyes-Kozario & Co.

Tavants, British ship, Captain Robt. Golden.Meyer & Co.

To-day's Advertisements. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & TAIWANFUO,

The Steamship

"HAILOONG," Captain Ansort, will be de- spatobed for the above Ports 62 FRIDAY, the 16th instant, at Daylight,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LÁPÏAIK & Co. Hongkong, February 14, 1877. fels

PUBLIC AUCTION.

THE Undersigned has received instruc

Hons from Dr. Gzo. Dobs, to sell by Public Auction, on

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TUESDAY, the 27th day of February, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at his Residence, College

Gardens,⚫

The whole of his SUBSTANTIAL

HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, mostly

Per Amoy, from Shanghai, Lt. Moyers,

pean deck, and 31 Chinese, DEPARTED, Per Uslah, for Haiphong, 20 Chinese, TO DEPART

Per Lombardy, for Southampton. Mr Everitt.--From Shanghai! for Venice, Mesars R. H Simonds and E. Peal; for Southampton, Mr W. S. Lockhart; for Singapore, Mr A Cromley,

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The British steamer Killarney reports: Fine weather first 48 hours, afterwards strong gale from N.N.E. and heavy head

sea

The British steamer Travancore reports:

From Singapore to Hongkong had light

N.E. winds and fine clear weather with the exception of the last 48 hours, whan had very strong N.E.. winds and bears head tea. At 10.30 am. of the 8th passed H. M. troopship Himalaya, off the Anamba Islands bound to this port

THE CHINA MAIL.

No. 4261 FEBRUARY 14, 1977:

FOST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. so completely turned round that, these quorum. They are appointed by the Sorgoant Lindsay having confessed while it

MAILS will close

demands being refused, the British President and confirmed by the Senate, custody of the Gaol Governor. Minister and the British Fleet are not as the Cabinet officers and Ambassadors MAILU BY THE EXOLISH PACKET,———

only not withdrawn from Turkey in are, and hold office for life or good

The English Contract Packet ZOMBARDY, will be despatched with the Malis for Europe, da, on THURSDAY, the 15th February. following will be the hours of closing Wednesday, 14th, Inst

The

the Malls, dro

5P.M., Money Order Office alonas,

6 F.M., Post Office closes except the NIGHT

Box, which remains open all night. Thursday, 14th Inst

7 A.M., Post Office opens for sale

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entirely.

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MAILS DỶ THE UNITED STATES FACEET, The United States Mail Packet CITY OF PEKING will be despatched on MON- DAY, the 18th Instant, with Madle for Japan, San Francisco, the United Stater, and London, which will be closed as follows. 2 r.x. Registry of Letters ceases. 2.80 r.. Post-Offee close, Hongkong, February 6, 1877.

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disgust, but that England firmly pro bohavior. The Court holds one term TX Chinese New Year passed of rather teste against any other country, Russia annually, at the Capital, in December quietly yesterday, and although the usual included, backing up by a little coercion during the session of Congress; during quantity of crackers were fired, it has been Conference 1 Is Turkey to be allowed to preside in the various Circuit Courts, celebration of this gala-day has not been the demands unitedly advanced at the the rest of the year, its members remarked by antiquated Chinsmen that the persist in her wretched system of gov. of which the country is divided into observed with the same extravagance as in ernment, and defy Europe to amend it ten. We can scarcely believe that this

ment of that body of the fair play shown We observe from the London Daily News by the legislature in receiving and count that the telegraph steamer Kangaroo wan ing the votes, would satisfy the country in Falmouth harbour on the 2nd January that justice hadfboen done, in which once awaiting favourable weather to proceed. we can readily understand its yielding The Kangaroo has the shore ende, and the to their wishes. Of the political opinions of the Justices it xoay be said that, with SS bernių, which was to leave a fow the exception of Mr Justice Clifford, all days later, the deep-ses cable of the line to have been appointed to the Bench by be laid between Rangoon and Penang, the Republican party during its sixteen The steamers will be detained en route to years of domination.

after all the Great Powers have agreed powerful body will consent to descend the days of yore. The day was very cold and in solomp assemblage to do so? And, from the position it now holds as Arbiter nasty and street gatherings were rather fewer what is the main point in question, is to the secondary one of Counsellor, even than we have seen, though the din of crack- of Stampe, Registry of Latters; and England to back her up in this defiance? if it were done in the due exercise of its era and the "kung-hess" were heard Posting of all correspondence.

The affirmative is certainly the position legitimate functions unless it appeared at nearly every cornor throughout the day. 10 ▲, M., Post Offlon clones except for Late of affairs if Reuter is to be believed," decidedly the wish of the people, and it

Letters. Registry of Letters coas

became evident that only the endorse (10.15, Letters may be posted with

ATH FEE of 13 cents extra TODAY, as we go to prens, the moment to

Postage til 11 AM, when the Post Office OLCSEs cas question of who shall control, the destinies of the United States during the $11.30 AM, Letters (but Letters only) next four years, is, in all human proba addressed to the United Kingdom bility, a matter of grave discussion and Via Brindin or to Singapore, may earnest argument. By the Constitution be posted on board the Packet with the votes of the Electoral College must Late Fee of 48 cents extra postage, be opened and counted by the Presi- dent of the Senate, in the presence of 11.50 AM, when the Mail is finally both branches of the National Legislature Hongkong, February 8, 1877. fels during the Rossion of Congress next fol-

The Pall Mall Gazette in a late issue lay the deep-sea portion of the duplicate lowing the election. The enactments asserts that there has been a compromise cable between Adon and Bombay, and will prescribing the method of carrying this between the two factions, and, that the then prossed to lay the Penang Rangoon provision into effect, fix the second Wed- vote of the Electoral College will be nul- line. nesday in February as the particular day lified by the rejection of one vote, thus of the session on which this ceremony constituting a tie--and that Congress will: As Inquest was opened this afternoon by shall take place. It is not, we believe, then proceed to fill the vacancies accord James Russell, Esq., Coroner, with a Jury contemplated by any one that any ta-ing to the constitution, the Democratic composed of Mears, Remedios, Wal malt, riot or insurrection will ensue, House electing the President, and the Arrong, and Bohlschen, on the body of under whatever circumstances the con- Republican Senate the Vice-President clusion be arrived at, and whoever may from the two candidates who have John Baptista, a seaman on board the be installed in the White House for the ceived the highest number of votes in Danish steamer Norden, who fell down the coming period of sovereignty, Our the Electoral College, American cousins are pre-eminently a this reasoning is only too apparent. The and died to-day in the Hospital,

The fallacy of hatch on the morning of the 10th instant, law-abiding people, and are more disposed House voting first would elect Tilden steamer left the same day, and therefore, to submit to a temporary wrong at the President, and the Senate would be com hands of the law, than by improper pelled to elect Hendricks Vice-President only medical evidense was taken. Doctor attempts at redress to overthrow the as Wheeler, the Republican candidate, is Ayres testified as to the wounds on the left whole establishment with the blessings from New York and the Constitution part of the head of the deceased, who be of peace and order which follow in its does not allow the President and Vice- same insensible from the fracture. train. Not only that, but the bleeding President to be chosen from the same State. inquest was then adjourned until 4.80 wounds received at the hands of their Whatever this arrangement might be own brethren, when each strove for what called, it would certainly be no compro they believed to be the right, are only mise. But, we believe, there are coju- yet partially closed and too much of the promise measures on the tapia that very. M. S. Himalaya, which arrived in smart remains to encourage them in probably may result in the installation this Harbour to-day, brings the following pursuing any course likely to lead to a of Hayes, Throughout the South, there troops The ad Battery 22nd Brigade similar result. Whatever be the upshot are among the leading men of influence, Royal Artillery, consisting of Major Hooke, of this day's. proceedings, we believe it intelligence and education, many who will be arrived at gravely, wisely, and before the war were of the old conserva try with respect and submission. with dignity, and received by the countive party in politics. They were Union men at heart, but were dragged, protest ing to the last into the war, by the im. petuosity of their associates. Since the termination of the struggle they have remained in the radical party from the natural disinclination of the conquered to unite with the party by whom that conquest was affected.

MAILS BY THE FARKO FACKET.— The French Contract Packet AMAZONE, will be despatched on THURS- DAY, the 22nd Instant, with Malls to and through the United Klagdom and Europe, vid Marseilles; to Salgon, Singapore, Batavia, Galle, Australla, New Zealand, Tasmania, Fiji, Aden, Seychelles, Reunion, Mauritius, Suez, and Alexandris.

fe2 Hongkong, February 8, 1877.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Tenders Close. Tenders for Repair of the British ship Sarah Nicholson, will be received on Board up to 8 am.

Shipping Noon English Mall Leaves for Ports

of Call and Europe. Goods per Cyphrenes undelivered after this

date subject to rent, Goods per Argyll undelivered after this

date subject to rent. Goode per Tigre undelivered after Noon, subject to rent and landing charges.

Auction.

A late telegram informed us that the joint committee of the houses appointed to consider the subject of the election had reported, or intended to report, a resolution that the matter should be re-

p.m. to-morrow.

The

The

Capt. Cartis, and Lient. Saunders, and 98 men also a draft of the 28th Regiment from Aldershot, consisting of Capt. Connor, Liauta. Lloyd and Lyttleton, and Idd menj and Lieut. Col. Stuart, R.E., Deputy Com missary. M Farlane, Assistant Paymaster Ridgway, Lient, Thompson, A.1.0., and ́ Surgeon Pollock; and relief crews for the Midge, Gronier, Swinger, and Hornet, and the officers whose appointments have alrea dy been reported. It is expected she will leave again for England on or about the 4th proximo.

2p.m.-Sale of Household Furniture, at ferred to a tribunal consisting of the Mr Morris' residence, "Hermitage." Supreme Court and both branches of

But a change Congrésa, Meeting.

We have nothing later to is coming over the spirit of their è p.m.-Meeting of Shareholders of the show that this report was made or if dreams. They are beginning to see that Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Cor-made had been accepted by the Legis a solid South," an array of section against poration at Olty Hall

lature. On what principle, either of the section, is a fallacy and one not likely to Constitution or the Revised Statutes, benefit particularly the one numerically the judiciary can be admitted to a parti- inferior. However willing the Northern

ipation in the legislative functions of radicals may be to use them as a Fus entertainment given at the Tempers the Government, we are at a loss to means of grasping power, it is by anoe Hall on Monday last was a very enjoy. know, It is entirely opposed to the no means so certain that they will able one, and we were glad to see that the principles and general polioy of the whole be allowed to participate in that country. The Supreme Court of the power, when acquired, to the extent useful institution are showing evident signs efforts of the promoters of this really United States.is a tribunal unequalled they would wish or to which they

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

Established A.D. 1841.

香港大藥源

A. S. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING OHEMISTS,

WHOLESALE ANd Betail DruGGISTS, IMPORTERS

OF

DEUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI SITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES MANUFACTURERN

ON

Boda Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water, Gingerade, Potaas Water, Baraparlila Water, and other Aerated Waters.

The British steamer Hailoong reports ! From Taiwanfoo to Amoy, experienced strong N.E. gale and high sea with occa- | #1 sional rains, from Amoy to Swatow strong monsoon and dull rainy weather, and thence to port strong monsoon and showery weather. Q8 Tong Tas Féint pateed an English gunboat bound North,

The British steamer Amoy reports: Elad trong .. winds and cloudy weather throughout.

The British steamer Swatow reports Experienced strong monsoon and this weather to arrival

CARGOES.

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Per Lombardy, for London, 468 bales Silk Piece Goods, and 362 pkgo, Sundries For Continent, 22 bales Raw Silk, and 28 bates Waste Silk. For New York, 21 bales Baw Silk. For lodia, about 100 plaga.

Bilk. For Boston, 519 half-ohests Tom

Per 9. S. Achilles, Hongkong to London, called 11th February, 1977 -18,871, 1be, of English-make, comprising Drawing Pekos, 160,566 lbs. Canton Boented Caper, Canton Congon, 14,102 lbs, Canton So. Or, Dining, and Bedroom Saites, Sofas,Total 288,039 lbs. 2 pkgs. Silk Pies Chairs, Easy Chairs, Gasalion, and Gas Goods, 821 pkgs. Matting, and 800 pkgs, Brackets, Pier Glasses, Marble top Tables, Sundries. Glass Ware, Plated Ware, Crockery, Bidsboard, Iron Bedsteads Wardrobes, Toilet Tablet, Washstands, Books, Wines,

Bemi-Grand PEANU, by Collard and Bollard.

SARPET, in one plocs,

And, One Parlour BILLIARD TABLE, with Balls, Cues, &e; completo.

Catalogues will be lested, and the whole to be on ties on and after Mow. BAT, the 28th Instant.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.

MAILS will close

For

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The Manufactory is under direct and

continuous Buropean Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

MARRIAGES.

On the 19th Dec., at Hamburg, HERMANN B. C. ABANDAora, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, to EMMY JOHANNA, eldest Daughter of Adolph Blass, of Hamburg.

Even the Privy Council of Great Britain, are the apprehensions felt of the good disace was gathered at the Hall on Monday. in powera by any other in the world. consider themselves entitled. So strong of being appreciated. A very large su« the highest court known in our system faith of the Northern section that leading evening, and the hearty applause which of judicature, requires the Queen's assent Southerners like Lamar of Mississippi, followed the conclusion of each part to its decrees, but those of the Supreme Stephens and Hill of Georgia, Mosby of the programme was a very good Court of the United States when pro-and others of Virginia, and Wade

claimed from the Bench by the presid- Hampton of South Carolina are disposed sign that all enjoyed themselves. Little ing Justice, are final and beyond appeal. to join the present conservative party and Billes" is never atale, and on Monday it Nor are its functions confined to quee throw the weight of their influence in was given to perfection. An Irish reading tions of law, or matters of dispute between favour of the Republican candidate, entitled The Curse of Kilshogue slidked the several States or individual citizens. provided they are admitted to a share in roars of laughter, and a recitation “Ábes......... mine the legality of a statute after it seats in the Cabinet and a proportion of It expounds the constitution, may deter the Government, such as one or two iom was delivered with evident feeling.

has received the assent of both the the civil offices in ite gift. It is very Two ladies who have more than once kindly legislature and the executive and blot it likely that this arrangement may be lent their assistance played a very pretty from the statute book. It may quash & carried out and the house no longer dust on the piano, which was much enjoyed. troaty on the ground of illegality or divided against Helf" stand again. There, with a part song and two or three unconstitutionality, in fact overthrow firmly.

On the 28th Deo., at St. Bartholomew's, by the Rev. Henry Stevens, M.A., Vicar of Holy Trinity Church, Sydenham, WALTER J. Lay, of China, to EMILY MATILDA, sidest Daughter of T. R. Etheridge, Kirkdale, Sydenham, N

The publication of this lines commenced any of the note of the general Gov- ernment for cause shown. But great 8.00 p.m.

sa la the anthority of this tribunal, it is utterly powerless to interfere with the elections or other internal affairs of & State or to review or reverse any decisions of the Stats. Courts, "unless the validity of a treaty or law of the United States or of any authority exer cfsed under such treaty or law is called in question or unless a construction has been given to any clause in the constitution, or to any treaty or law of congress or commission held under the Government of the United Blatos, ad- somption set up or claimed by any verse to the right, title, privilege or party to the suit in the State Court, under the same." Of its own electiona own judge and frames all regulations every State is by the constitution ita

DEATHS

at her Ingles 3.18 Blakle, the boloved At residence, Queen's Road Central, Wife of 3. M. M. Guedes, aged 65 years, The funeral will take place at 8 Tomorrow morning friends are invited to attend. Makiczor, infant Sor of Robert Inglis On the 28th Dec., at Blackheath, Hanoto

and Mary Featon, aged 21 days.: Russell-nggore, Jostas Buat PRABOR, On the 14th Des, at 88, Bernard street, lane and King William-stress Louden, formerly of Manila, and late of Clement's merchant,

THE CHINA MAIL HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14, 1877.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.

[SUPPLIED TO THE "CRINA MAIL."

THE EASTERN QUESTION.

LONDON, 12th February. -Ail negociations for peace are at present suspended; Lords Beaconsfeld and Salis bury both firmaly protest against any cor glon being used towards Turkey.

The Chinese Embassy attended the opening of Parlament.

OSITUARY.--James Morry,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

for their condust, not in contravention The Overland China Mail, to be published of United States officers with wom of Meeting of Hongkong Chamber of Com of the laws of Congress as to the election early to-morrow morning, contains Report it otherwise the Union would be merely merge, Report of the H.K. and Shanghal alone that august body can deal. Were

a distristed nation, instead of as it really Bank, Report of the China Fire Insurance lo a sonfederation of Sovereign. States Company, Choral Society's Concert, Folke who have banded for mutual safety and Report for 1876, &c. &c. Court are so great as to cause it to be At the Marine Cours to-day, Victor Juan protection. The powers of the Supreme

carefully watched, and a jealous eye ever

songs by the sailors, made up an exceedingly good programme. Mr D. R. Crawford oo cupied the bhaiz

Tan Band of the 28th Regiment will per form the following programme to-morrow evening, commending at 8.80 p.m.:— Overture Crown Diamonds,in,,duber, Valas,Flues du Frintemps,..Bouquet. Selection,

Faust,mu. Gounod. Arla, La Traviata,........... Verdi. Reminiscences... Meyerbeer,...Godfrey. Galop,..................... Valentine,crcómitano Belle.

PASSENORES BOOKED AT HOME. Por P. & U. steamer Poonch, from South- ampton, Jan. 25th-To Hongkong: Me and Mr J. J. Francis and child.

Per P. & O, steamer Nepaul, from Bouth ampton, Fab. 8th-To Hongkong Xient, BJ. B. Parkinson.

For Frooch steamer Djennah, from Mar soilles, Feb. 11th.To Hongkong: Mr and Mrs J. Morris,

selilea, Fobs 26th,To Shanghai Me and Mrs Beesley and two abiláron, My W. Howie, Mr A. Jules,

Per Frenos ateamer Trasunddy, from Mer.

silles, March 11.To Shanghai ; Mr.J. La Per French steamer Bindh, from Mar- Scott, Mr. S. Mareb-To Hongkong Mr F. B. Scott

Liverpool, Des. 30th To Hongkong 1 Miss

Por steamer Ulysses (Holt's line), from

For YOKOHAMA,

A REUTER'S telegram we publish in Por SUNDA, at 8.80 p.m. Tomorrow, another column says that "All negotia.

the 16th inst,

tions for peace are at present suspended," For SHANGHAI-

Per TRAVANCORE, at 3 p.m. To bury both Brmly protest against any and that Lords Beaconsfield and Salis morrow the 18th lost. Tato letters coercion being used towards Turkey, received from 3.10 to 3.80. SWATOW, AMOY AND TAIWAN but we must confess that we startely un- We should like to explain this telegram, Per HAILOUNG, at § p.m. Toloto#;derstand it ourselv. Either the British

the 18th inst.

♦ | Government le pursuing a most vacillat the history of the country. The des Ass proof that appearändes af bat always For SINgapore, Penang & Gating and unjustifiable policy, or the fahlt sien of Chief Jeetke Taney in the Dred deceptive, the tast of robbery of Doctor Fer HINDOSTAN and AHOYLL, at lies with Reater. After formally agreeing Scott Bass, most tindoubtedly precipit. Ayres may be quoted. Not only was the 5.50 pm on Saturday, the 17th 16 certain demands being made in the sted the dreadful war between nurses watch and chain restored, but we now learn

Parte and even threatening that if they and South This formidable Court dons J. M. ARMSTRONG, For BANGKOK.

were not matepted the British Minister Bate of a Chler Justies and ning Asso. that the gold coins and other trinkets have Auctioneer,

Per DANUDE, at 5 pay

and the British Flest would leave Turkey, piste Justices, any six of whom, by the also been disgorged the boy who from his CAPTAIN TASTOR of the Iris, who passe e Hongkong, February 12, 1877. fo27

the 19th inst,

sre we to understand that England has Ast of March 1883, may constitute a suspletons movements was suspected by Friss Island on the night of the 200

on le to note any encroachment beyond Thomas, M. Gregorls, F. Pedro, and T. | Algar, Its constitutional pottern. It is an im- Andrade, four inlay seamen belonging to portant defence of liberty, standing as it the British brig He Lage, were aharged by Error is soon to be given to the Treaty and the Executive and the Legislature charge being fully substantiated they were says: Arrangements have already been does between the people on the one hand the Captain with refusal of duty, and the effected by hir Kurede, on the part of Japans

with Coren last year The Takto nie on the other, but vigilance is not in

not converted into harbor of aggression, with hard labour. necessary to see that posts of defence are sentenced to one month's imprisonment made for the opening of commercial relations Its intense has too often been felt in

Tax or SALE-Cash before delivery

In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. A löte, with all faults and errors of descrip Man, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the kimmer.

CUTTA.

Inst.

Monday,

between Japan and Coren, Bome enterpris ing merchants of Tokio have applied to their government for permission to establish direct trade from Fusan Kai, the port which has for conturies been in Japanese possession have received the necessary authorization to the interior of the Curean Kingdom, and They will start upon their errand by the seat regular steamer,

No. 4261 FEBRUARY 14, 1877,];

ultimo, on his way to Yokohama from Takao, informs us that the volcano is in an active state of eruption. He estimates the height of the flames from the mouth of the orater to be frota one seventh to one sixth of the attual elevation of the mountain above the sea level. This would give the column of flame the immense height of from threo to four hundred feet. Captain Taylor says that the sky was illuminated on though a eity were on fire, and that huge masses of rock, plainly visible from the deck of his Vessel, wore hurled into the air and, describ- ing a curve, fell, leaving behind there trails of fire, like so many gigantic rockets.

Japan Gazette.

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Sheerness Dockyard, was born in 1823, and entered the Navy in 1887. He was midship man of the Castor on the scant of Syria, and at Acre in 1840, in the boats of the Cam- brian during much severe boat work in 18-12-43, and after next serving in the Excellent was promoted to lieutenant in 1816. He served in the Raleigh, 50, on the Southeast Coast of America, from February, 1846, till 1850, and from October, 1863, until promoted to commander in 1855, served in the Victoria and Ibert. He commanded the Coquette from July, 1868, until posted in 1860; was captain of the Edgar from July, 1862, until May, 1863, when he was trans- forred to the Revenge, and in April, 1865, removed into the Caledonia. He commanded the Cambridge gannery ship at Devenport from May, 1867, till May, 1871, the Britannia training-ship from August, since 1871, till August 1874, and January, 1876, has been captain superinten dent at Sheerness Dockyard. Rear-Admiral Ernest Leopold Victor Charles Auguste Joseph Emick Prince of Leiningen, G.Ŭ.B., commander of the Royal yacht Victoria and Albert, is the third on the list,

Police Intelligence. (Before the Hon. C. May.) February 14, 1877.

EMBEZZLEMENT AND DESERTION.

Thos. Coales, foreman in charge of the Military Magazines, was again brought up to answer the above charges.

THE CHINA MAIL.

be deemed sufficient evidence of gaming, foreign goods generally bear proof of their During the last year, owing to its sudden origin on the face of them; and any prohibition by the Canton Authorities, stamp" identidostion is unnecessary. the lighting of crickets was carried on to They are entitled to circulate free of kin an unprecedented extent, and large sums within the Settlements, beause they are of money obanged fands in betting thereon, foreign goods; and they are entitled to It was obvious neither the law concerning transit passes, when they go up country, for cruelty to animale, nor the Vagrant Act, the same reason. There can very rarely be nor the local Gambling Ordinance applied, any difficulty tu identification. Rule 6 and an application to the Magistrate for a would simply stop trade in dyed goods, summons against the householders for either cotton or woollen; for almost every keeping a disorderly house was refused.package is opened, and the colours re- country. Yet such re-packed goods, would The keepers of these houses, therefore, assorted by the dealers, before they go up remained unmolested and unpunished.

1.-in certain cases of larceny and high-be either subject to lekin or be forfeited, way robbery it was observed that the under this rule. Rales: 5, 7, and 8 have crimes had been committed by Chia-Chin simply for their object to tax native produce, men, who had previously, as a class, en- and have no place in a set of Regulation joyed a reputation for honesty in this which are designed to declare that foreign Uolony. The detection of the offenders goods are free. Their object can only be was the more difficult, as I was unable to to affirm lokin taxation, and procure the find men who could speak that dialect, who recognition of lekin tax offices in the Set- assist in a process of throttling trade, which were suitable for l'olios duties and could tlements; and it is hardly our policy to procure the necessary security.

10-Considering the returns for the wo consider detrimental to the best inter year as a whole, they may fairly be deemed esta of the Chiness Government as well as Batisfactory, especially when the develop of merchants. ment of tas city, and of certain villages, is considered, as well as the increased facili ties that have been afforded for the influx of strangers into the Colony.

FOLIOE

A FEW days ago Thomas Brassey, Esq., M.P., arrived in Yokobama in his Borow Steam Yacht Sunbeam, accompanied by Mrs. Brassey and several members of his family. The voyage has been made from England via the Brazils, Straits of Magellan, San Francisco, Honolulu and Fiji, and the in- tended homeward route is via the Inland Sea of Japan, China, India and the Suez Canal. We had the pleasure of inspecting the Sunbeam, a vessel of 660 tone, rigged as a three-musted schooner-and-of a beautiful model. The hull was built at Mr Brassey's Canada Works, Birkenhead, and the engines are by the well-known engineering

11.-The general health of the force has Arm of Laird and Sons, of the same place.

been better than in 1878; this is doubtless They are bo the compound principle, of 70

owing to the unusual compar.tive coolness nominal horse power, and are fitted with

Serea deaths occurred, Hevia patent feathering sarew, by moans of

of the summer. and among these two were especially to be which, when the vessel is under canvas only,

Mr. Sharp appeared, as before, to pro regrotted. I allude to those of Inspectors the blades of the propeller have their angles

Dodds and Youngevu; these two officers altered so as not to impede her speed. The scoute, and Mr Wotton for the defence.

Corporal Bass gave evidence as to his joined from the Scot ich Police, and, saloon is fitted up with the greatest taste and is more like a drawing room than any-baving received verbal orders to take over throughout their services in the Colony, thing else. We saw some splendid specimens the keys from the prisoner. He took stock displayed great trustworthiness and ability, 13-The European Force has been of corals and a number of weapons and at a glance and there were 340 rounde varios collected at the various places touched found missing. From instructions farther brought into a state of efficiency by the at. We had a glance at the journals kept received, he again took tally and found expenditure of a great deal of money and Other witnesses trouble. But this is likely to be seriously by Mra. Brassey, illustrated with splendid thirty four boxes empty.

feated by the conclusion, at the present photographs, reminiscences, of trips to the were then examined in support.of this as Mediterranean and other places, and regretted well as that of the loss of the Honry Mari segaon, of the term of the service of several time would not permit us to linger longer tini cartridges. The defendant was even of the men. In 1872, forty-five men joined over them. In the engine-room hange Mrtually committed for trial at the Supreme from Scotland, and in 1873, 29 joined from Brasssy's certificate as a Master Marinor, the Court, and Mr Wotton waived notice of London. These latter were unfortunato first we believe ever granted to an English trist. The case will be taken on the 19thly drafted immediately after a disturb. ance of some importance had taken place yacht-owner. He commands and navigates inst., if possible.

in the Metropolitan Polico; consequently, the unbeam himself. He is in all respects

some of the men who joined here are not & worthy son of that flue old gentleman, the

Hung Kow, a gardener at Pokfolum, was of su high a standard of charactor as could late Mr Brassey, whose name is so well- known as one of the greatest railway con summoned by Mr A. T. Manger, for allow have been wished I enclose a return of tractors of his time. We regret to learning two dogs to trespass into his grounds the 65 men above alluded to, with remarks The us to the cause of certain of them leaving that Mr Brassey's stay in Yokohama has whereby two goats were killed. been shortened by the news of his mother's gardener in the employ of the complainant With reference to those that will remain in the Force after next month, I must sate, death. We wish the Sunbeam and all on having proved the damage and the owner- board God-speed on their journey home-ship of the dog, the defendant was fined 25 that their conduct is, as a whole, very vents, and was ordered also to pay $10 satisfactory, and that, if some of them left, -Japan Guackle..

amends.

it would canes a serious loss to the Colony. In February, 1877, the European Force, which is not large for the requirements of the service, will be eighteen below its proper strength, and it is with grave doubts, that vacancies from the resonroes of the Colony. view the prospect of supplying these 13.-1 enclose a return of the changes and casualties that took place in the Police Force during 1876; they are within three 14-The stations are, as a role, in good of the number that occurred in 1878. order; but I have to repeat certain pre vious reports, vir, that No. 7 Station, West Point, is far too small for the number of men stationed there No. 8 Station, Tai-ping-shan, is old and badly ventilated, and should be rebuilt when possible. At the Central Station, more accommodation, is urgently wanted, especially as the adjoin ng bungalowa originally purchased for demolition, and for providing this required no longer habitable. When funds admit, acomodation, have been condemned as it would be a grant-boon to obtain addi- tional rooms for married Europeans by the addition of another story to No. 9 Station,

dev.

(L. §.C. Express, Jan. 5tb.) Sir Thos. Wade arrived in London yoster With reference to the question of the Home Government setting on foot a scheme to provide Student Interpreters for Chinese, for the Straits and Hong Kong, which the Governor of Singapore recently stated had been referred by him to the home authorities, made to the Government with this object, we learn that several suggestions have been but that as yet nothing detinite has been decided upon.

DAMAGE.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CAPTAIN

SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE. The following report from the Captain Superintendent of Police, for the year 1876, is published in Saturday's Gazette -

Victoria, Hongkong, Jan. 31st, 1877. Sin, have the honour to forward, for the information of His Excellency the statistics for the Blue Book, and Returns Governor, the Annual Police Report, of Urime for the year 1876.

2-Compared with the returns for the It is not yet known when H.E. Pope year 1875, an increase of 17.43 per cent. ›s Hennessy, the governor-designate for Hong shown on all cases reported an increase Kong, will take his departure. We under-exists of 6.46 on serious crime, and of

23 86 on minor offences.

stand that he has obtained "extra leave,"

3Toe increase in serious crime is so that, although he has arrived from the West Indies, it may be some time before be used by 11 more cases of highway robbery, and by 121 more cases of larosny occurring takes his departure for bis new post.

The Dicarf, 4, double-screw gun vessel, than in 1875. Of the reports of highway Captain the Hon. E. Dawson, arrived at robbery, two were false, and in eight cases Spithead on the 1st inst. from China, having the property stolen was so senhoras been delayed by stress of weather. She was average under the value of $4 in each case. commissioned at Woolwich in 1868, and on On one occasion only was property worth the 18th of July, 1871, she was recommis-more than $25 stolen, and that wase sioned at Hong Kong. She will pay off at deserves particular comment. Sheerness, and be placed in the fourth

division of the Steam Reserve.

The Detached Squadron, which left Singapore on the 27th of December, is expected to arrive at the Mauritius on the 2nd of February, Simon's Bay on the 22nd of February, bt. Helena on the 23rd of March, Ascension on the 27th of March, St. Vincent on the 11th of April, and arrive at

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American bark Alden Bosse, 1842, hence. to Portland, private.

British bark Forward, 750, hence to Portland, private.

Quotations.

JAPANESE COURAGE. A startling incident finds place in the

British bark Alphington, 329, Whampoa columnsofthe Nichi Nichi Shimbun. It seems that when the City of Peking was about mid-

British bark Irazu, 937, Whampoa to ocean on her last trip from San Francisco, a to Tientsin and back to: Hongkong via schooner, partly diamusted, was discovered, Newchwang, 60 cents per pleul, 85 lay days, The course of the ity of Peking was altered

A boat was lowered from British bark Presto, 384, Whampoa to so as to approach the sobocner, whereupon Tientsin and back to Hongkong via New the Japanese flag was hoisted by those on chwang, 60 cents per picul, 35 lay days. board the latter.

German 8-m. schooner Bonita, 348, the steamer and boarded the distressed vessel Tientsin and back to Hongkong via New Peking with four of the Japanese crew of and after some delay returned to the City of obwang, 5 cents per pioul, 38 jay days. the schooner, and after all had been received Whampoa to Tientsin and back to Hong on board and the boat hoisted up, the steamer kong ria Newchwang, 60 cents per pioul, 35 German bark Bortha, 442, hence to resumed her proper course and was speedily (lay days. out of sight of the small craft. On board

British 3 m. schooner Uzziah, 218, Hai- the City of Peking were seventeen Japanese Haiphong and back, $3,000 in full, 90 lay returning with exhibits, from Philadelphia | daya. Exhibition, who at once proffered assistance

British steamer Swatow, 580, Saigon to to the rescued crew of the schooner, who phong to Hongkong, $1,900 in fall, 18 lay oried with joy on recognizing their country- were in a wretchedly wasted condition, and daya, men, by whom enquiries were made as to the Hongkong, 26 sents par picul, 7 lay days; British steamer Tientsin, 682, Saigon to got into. The narration of the events was. particulare of the difficulty the schooner hud rechartered, 2 coats per picul, 7 lay days.

It appears that the Hongkong, 26 cents per pioul, lay days Early yesterday morning (Feb. 9.) John sufficiently distressing.

British steamer Penedo, 625, Monthly Watts, carpenter, and Frank Harris, boy, schooner was called the Hisayoshi Maru, reohartered, 27+ cents per picul, 7 lay days. belonging to the British barque John Fotta, constructed after the foreign style, for trad- lying at the C. M. Co.'s Wharf, were founding between Kobe and Hokudato. On the Obarter, 4 to 6 months, private.

British steamer Pernambuco, 645, Month by the steward dead in their berths. luves. 3st of Decomber last she left Hakodate with tigation showed that death had been caused a cargo of rice, soy, sake and ealt, destined ly Charter, 4 to 6 months, private. by asphyxia from the fumes of oharcoal, for Hori-idzumi, a small port about 90 ri and that the carpenter had made a kind of from Hakodate, but meeting with heavy stove out of a paint pot, also making his weather, the vessel was blown out of her own charcoal. On Thursday night, when course. After buffetting about for six days the rudder and one of the masts were carried lighted and redhot, he placed the pot on his tool chest in a house on deck, in which away, when, of course, the vessel was driven both he and the boy slept, and after con about helplessly by the wind, none of the orew versation with the steward, the chief mate, knowing whereabouts they were, when the and another boy belonging to the ship, the City of Peking fortunately sighted them. two former of whom cautioned him as to The four rescued men, after so far relating the danger he was running (as it seemed their misfortunes, then began to bewail the un- they had done on former occasions), he said fortunate fate of the captain, mate and super- it was all right and that he would see to it. cargo of the castaway vessel, and on enquiry CAMPHOR There were both a window and door to the they confessed that those three men, not QUICKSILVER, house, the window having venetianaan daring to show their faces to the owner of SALTPETRE, as the boy with whom he had been talking the schooner unless they could save the lett the House, he left the door slightly surge, had appealed to the foreigner who opon, but the carpenter called him back was in charge of the boat which put off to and ordered him to that the door. The their assistance to tow their vessel back to window was already shut. The last seon of Yokohama, Apart from the impracticability the carpenter alive, he was lying in his of each a proceeding, no one in the boat berth smoking bia pipo, the first named understood "Japanese, so that their appeal boy being also in bis berth. Neftcter obtained no answer hoyond orders, conveyed notice was taken of them, and at 630 by signs, to leave to schooner and enter the yesterday morning, on the stoward going to boat. This, however, they resolutely re- the house to call them up, he found them fused to do, and so were reluctantly left both dead, the house full of charcoal behind to drift about at the mercy of the fumes, and the pot or stove still standing winds and waves until relieved from the on the chest, within a very short distance horrors of their situation by death, The of the berths. The fire had burat itself editor of the Nicht Nicht admires the out. Captain McPherson at once sent for honourable feeling which prompted these Doctor Masgowan, who on his arrival pro- men to be sureful of the charge entrusted to nounced life to be extinct, and in his ver- them, but righly enough deplores the foolish tificate said that the attempts at resuscita obstinacy which induced them to remain on lives which might otherwise have been saved, tion which had been made by the Captainboard and deliberately sacrifice valuable prior to his arrival, were correct.

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Union Ins. Society of Canton, 4620 Oninere Insurance Co., $200 North China Ins. Co., Tia, 875 February 14.

Yangtaze Ins, Association, Tha. 680 During the closing fortnight, the market H.K. & W. Dock Co., 473 dis. for Bengal Opium has been languid, and H.K, O. & M, S.-boat Co., $12 dia. the rates for both kinds gradually favored Shanghel Steam N. Co., Ta 93 ex div. buyers, owing no doubt to the usual tight-Hongkong Hotel Co., #62) ds. ness of money at the China New Your Chiness Imperial Loan, £80

Pomperature. season Since the arrival of the direct

Queen Boad.) steamers of the month, however, the native dealers have been operating with moob (Taken at Mars Faisoner. 00.'s Primisti,

Awokose, Feb, 14, 1877. : BAROMETER... confidence at hardening rates, notwith

1 P.M.... standing the intervention of their holidays

4 P.M.... since yesterday. A good business has on the whole for the interval to be recorded. It should be noticed, however, that no drug

A Complimentary Farewell Dinner has been given in the Grand Hotel, Yokohama to Mr W. G. Howell, the late editor of the Japan Mail. The chair was ocoupled by General Van Buren, the United States Consul General and among the guests, who numbered sixty-four, were Sir Harry Parkes, 0.8., M. de Struve the Russian Minister, Senor Don lariano Alvarez the Spanish Minister, Captain Buller, U. B., R. N., and representatives of all classes of the community. The toasts were "Our Monarchs and Magist ates" (the Chairman), acknowledged by Sir H. Parkes), “Our Our Representatives" (the Chairman, Armies and Naviss" (the Chairman, of the year; and it is expected that noue acknowledged by Captain Buller), "Our will be brought forward even at the two Mr Russell Robertson), "The Guest of the also, which must be taken as the best proof Consuls" (Mir Mollison, acknowledged by subsequent sales, as was the osse last year Evening" (the Chairman, responded to by of a steady increase in the crops. The pro- seat quotations are $5823 for Patma, and son and Mr Kirkwood), "The Preas" (Mr (Mr Keswick, responded to by Mr Wilkin-8424 fox Bunares. J. C. Hall, acknowledged by Mr Brooke of the Herald," the Ladies" (Baron Rosen, acknowledged by Mr Hay), Mira Howell" Our Physicians" (the Chairman, acknow (Mr House, acknowledged by her husbane), ledged by General Van Buros), and Mr

15-New streets are springing up at conspired together to obtain money from Yau-ma-ti, British Kowloon; but the road Mr Howell), The Bench and the Bar

hinese bank. One of them induced the

on the surface, and give the village a very manager to send a coolie with him with drainage is very defective, as the drains are about $500. He took the coolie to.Zatlaud

Hoon be remedied. street, where he was joined by his thres dirty appearance, but, I believe, this wil I notice also, that confederates, and together they maltreated the coolis; and escaped for the time with between two streets, one facing the sea, $266. The coolie subsequently died on the audi en parallel to that, there is an a) bear, is on private ground; unless there- mainland from the wounds inflicted, formed by the backs of the houses; this, 1

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Shipping Intelligence. HOME SHIPPING, The following le corrected from the latest

The recoi te for the month, so far, shew an aggregate of 3737 chests, against 3,525 gheata to the corresponding date last year. Daring the fortnight some 800 cheats have 750 chests at the corresponding date last been taken by the load consumers, against following lec year. This, with the exportations, leaves

kung,

DEPARTURES.

Plymouth, which place it left at the end of Within a week, full information was re-fore the matter is dealt with at once, the Pearson," (The Chairman, acknowledged a stock computed at $3,900 cheats, against Sept. 17, Palestine, from London to Hong. Waterford, Jan. 2.--the Onward, from the meanwhile, escaped from the Colony, difficulty may there, as in Victoria, arise an by the new editor of the Japan Mail). A 2,700 obeats same tio last year. Of this Sept. 23, Agnes Muir, from London to

1874, on the 7th of May. Hong Kong for London, has put into this port with loss of topsailyard and short of provisions.

few more toasts and sougs brought the evening to a close about midnight,

(Gazette.)

last quantity 1,000 chests were Benares, of which kind the present stock consists of a similar quastity,

Shangbai.

ceived as to the guilty parties, who had, in but owing to the co-operation of H.B,M Consul at Canton and of the Chinese Authorities, two of the men were abortly afterwards arrested and judged by the Chinese tribunals.

-The increase in miscellaneous offences corner of the peninsula, near Ma-Tau-Wai Yokohama was held yesterday afternoon cular, for the Mail of Thursday, 15th Feb. Oct. 14, Sir Harry Parkes, from London to

is caused by the number of persons arrested

There has-CON--

6. The number of unlicensed hawkers is very large, and they cause a great deal of

to whether it is a private road and inacces 16-The sale of so much land at British sible to the Police for general purposes. Kowloon renders it expedient that a Guard- house should be erected at the North-east This matter has been before considered.

Sir,

I have the honour to be,

Your most obedient Servant, W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Colonial Secretary, Hongkong. tonourable J. Gardiner Austin, O. M. B.,

China.

SHANGHAI.

(News)

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A meeting of Fire Lesurance Agents in MESSES HEINEMANY & Co.'s Freight Cir- (Feb, 2nd) at No. 3. The following resolu-says

Business in the freight market bas been tions were passed; lat. That a surveyor be appointed for a twelvemonth from date on a moderate scale during the past fort of appointment, to at once inspect and night. A moderate demand continues for Police.report upon all chimneys of stoves in in- sailing tonnage both homewards and coast

sured buildings, and to do so again at the wise and rates are unchanged. commencement of the gold sesson, at a fee of to be borne by the companies in ter sted in proportion to their risks 2nd. That no application for renewals after 1st January, 1878, or fresh risks from date, on Buildings in which fires are used, be enter tained, until a report has been received from said surveyor, nost not to exceed→→→→→ and to be paid by the applicant. 3rdi- That the appointment of a surveyor be left in the hands of the standing committes at a fee to be fixed by them,

(Mail)

Oct. 5, Wega, from Hamburg to Chefoo. Get, 8, Glamorganshire, from London to

Hongkong. Oct. 12, Omba, from London to Shangbal.

Hongkong.

Nov. 12, Lima, from London to Hongkong. Nov. 13, Rurik, from Cardiff to Hongkong. Nov. 17, Eliza Shaw, from London to

Shanghai. Nov. 16, Hydra, from Cardiff to Hongkong.

kong.

Nov. 21, America, from Cardiff to Bong- Nov. 28, Western Chief, from London to

Hongkong,

Nov. 28, Madura, from Cardiff to Hong

Homewards, enquiry has continued from this and the Coast ports for tonnage to load Sugar, and two settlements have been effected for the Philippines. There have been several arrivals Lately of anitable

kong. vessels, but late freights are maintained, though demand for the present is slack.

Coastwise, the oharters for the Northern Nov. 28, Hannah Law, from Cardiff to

Hongkong.

Eng Ports show a slight advance on rates re- Nov. 28, New Era, from Cardif to Hong ported in last Circular, and the market is fire. An unusual rise bas taken place in Dec. 4, Benclutta, from Cardiff to Hong steamer rates from Saigon to this port,

kong. partly owing to the small number of steam. ere now available on the Coast. Charters Dec. 17, A. E. Vidal, from Hamburg to have been «ffering from Saigon to Amoy

kong settlement is reported. From Bangkok Deo. 19, Channel Queen, from Cardiff to for both steamers and sailing vessels, but no Deo. 17, Carricks, from London to Honge there is nothing doing,

Hongkong.

Hongkong

kong.

Hamburg, Jan. 2.-In consequence of the already mentioned ice-impediments in the river, our communication with abroad during the last week has been confined to iron

as mendicants and as unlicensed hawkers.. steamers, with the exception of a fow iron

5.-With regard to the mendicants, sailing vessels. The arrivals from the sea have had to take refuge in the harbour at arrangements have been made for the re- Cuxhaven, which at present is crowded with ption by the Chinese Authorities of all vessels. But as this afternoon river craft pers sent to Canton. ere to be seen sailing up, no doubt to-morrow sequently been a marked decrease in the a large fleet of Transatlantic vessels will be number of medicants of this class found towed up to the city. From the Far East within the last few months in the Colony. The Government have ordered the erection no arrivals have taken place; and of departures only the Hesperia, s.,, is to be of some cells near the police stables at mentioned, which, under command of Captain West Point for the temporary detention of Johannsen, with a full cargo of general tepers, and an Ordinance awaits confirma-

We understand that the boats and plant merchandise, has left for the usual route to ation which authorises the officer tu com-

On the berth are, besides smand of the police to deport such persons of the team Tug and Lighter Company have been sold to Mesars Wheelock & Co.. Bingapore, &o. steamer of the German Steamship Company, forthwith. the Peri, Luchrs, for Penang, Singapore,

The Chinese pradiation that there would &c.; Johann Friedrich, Kroenke, for Singa- pore direct; Batavia, Carlene, for Hong obstruction. It would be desiranle if mo eha a. snowfall at New Year time has been

Japanese banks are to be established at Kong, and Woodhall, Low, for same destie market accommodation could be afforded in so much debated, that it is worth noting nation, ria Antwerp.

the city The out-villages have, as a rule, its verification, A great deal of snow fell Three captains have been guzeted to be so increased in size, that it will be neces- during Thursday night and up to noon Hongkong and Shanghai shortly, so we hear, Rear-Admirals in Her Majesty's fleetary to apply throughout the Colony the law yesterday (Feb. 9th), after which is changed-Nishi Nichi Shimbun.

A telegram from Tokle yesterday, (Fob. The British brig Rio Loge, 241 tons, loads Rear Admiral the Right Hon. Richard as to the taking out of licences by hawkers. to rain.

to China and Japan, James, Lord Gilford, a Lord Commissioner At the same time, I think it would be more

The Rece Club accounts for 1876 show lat) announced the total destruction of the for Melbourne, and American back Edward Dec. 18, Cairnsmuir (str.), from London The Gaimusha by are. The building occupied James, 629 tous, for Portland, under Dec. 20, Obicaman, from London to Honge

The French of the Admiralty and Naval Aide-de-Camp convenient if the licensing of hawkers (and to the Queen, was born in 1882, and entered of chair coolies) samuld be transferred from a estisfactory position of affairs. the navy in 1846. He obtained the rank the Registrar-General's to the Police receipts were about Tis. 700 more than in the office of Foreign Affaire is a large oharters effected elsewhere.

The law more-ver, shou'd | 1875, and though the year closes with some rambling one which was formerly the bark Fidal, 409 tous, and the British bark of Houtenant on the 18th of September, Department. 1852, and in that capacity served in the he enlarged so as to deal with marine hawa T. 700 less in hand, the expenses bave Kuroda Yashiki. The fire broke out about Red Riding Hood, left for Singapore, the Imperfettes, 51, in the Baltic from December kere, hawkers of gouds vu board sips, and been unusually heavy, through the improve- mid-day, and yes caused, it is said, by an former to load on owners' account, and the The disengaged tonnage in port amounts following until the close of the Bucsian with barbers and other persons carrying on mouts made to the inner course, large overheated stove-pipe setting fire to the roof latter to load for London.

outlay ou now posts and rails, and increase of the building, the inflammable nature of War In the Raleigh, 50, Commodore bucine-s in the streets,

7.The consolidation of the Deportation to the Audian pris list. There are now which preoluded any hopes of saving it to 15 vesselo, registering 9,205 tons. Koppel, on the Fact India and China station,

Bri ish ship Star of China, 794, hence to rdinances was a work that was much 188 subscribers, and there is a balance iu The Foreign Office premises, however, being The following are the settlements - from September, 1858, until transferred in

fortunately confined to the compound in London, £3,000 in full, 35 lay days. August, 1857, to the Calcutta, 84, dagship nooded for the punishment for breach of band of Thu. 1,938, The annual meeting entirely surrounded by a road, the fire was

German back Bonito, 524, hence to Lon. Deo. 28, Ulyssen (str), from Liverpool to which it broke out, of Rear-Admiral Seymour, on the same conditional pardon was simply the comple-le to be held on the 20th inst.

don, 23 la. 6d. per ton of 20 cwt, if to station, where he remained until promoted tionf the orisinal sentence, and when this

We print this morning ▲ more careful to be commander, Feb. 20, 1858. In the was done, branded men might live without

We are in a position to state with cor Channel for orders to e port in the United Dec. 29, Canaan, from Cardiff to Hong. translation of the Rules proposed by the following month he obtained command of molestation in the Oplony i rut now they fatal, to meet the new conditions of lekin resiness some of the details of the financial Kingdom, £32. 8d. per ton of 20 dwt, or

Du:ing 1876, 49 the Hornet, 17, also at China, and brought on be re-deported. her to England in July, 1869, on the 22nd .binens prisoners were departed, and 28 taxation. He-perusal of them only con- operation for the final arrangement of of which month he was posted. Admiral released frota gaol on conditional pardons, firms our first impression that they are which, Masude and Shibusawa went to Gilford lost the use of his left arm from granted, as a rule, on the completion of obatractive and impracticable. The pro Shanghai: in the last steamer the loan 80 lay days. wound received at the taking of Canton and half the term of dentence. As shown in possi to stamp foreign goods on ship board from Japan to China: The amount is much for this he was granted, in October, 1859, a Table D., 97 men were arrested for being before landing would cause delay in uu- larger than has been stated, and the com- New York, private, pension of £91 6 He commanded the found in the Colony after having been leading and the strees laid on the stamp ponent parts of it are ripe, secweed and German bars Godefroy, 519, Svator to would lead to constant dispute thereafter. oopper. The price at which the rice is to be Channel for orders to a port in the United Havre and Tribune, 23, in the Pacific, from March, deported or pardoned conditionally.

8.-There has been a decrease in the The stamp would not help to identify goods taken is $4.60 per koku. No bullion will Kingdom £8 6s. per tor of 20 cwt,, or if 1882, until paid off in May, 1868, was appointed to the Hercules; 12, fitting at nombor f gambling cases, but the law on offered for sale in the shops in the Settle puss between the parties, but an amount of on the Continent between Chatham, for service with the Channel this point it still, in this Colony, veryment, because these are unpacked hales copper cash may or may not, form part of Hamburg, 49 10 per ton of 20 cwt, 18 British bark Peerese, 78) Debit to Lon an Ordlehote was passed in are frequently opened to take out musters, the transaction The rate of interest has ay days. Squadron, in June, 1889, was transferred to feotive: the asia guardship, at Portsmouth, in 1876 that tehaved the lapau petisitios and these would be disqualified from inland been fixed at 8 per cent. We shall be able

Besides, there are to give other necessary details of the business 30a or Liverpool, privats.

American bark Nehemish Gibson, 741,. December, 1871, which post he relinquished against holding certain lotteries, but no transit proted lot in' March, 1571, on being appointed one of advantage was taken of certain be ful bome goods that cannot be statoped on the in our next meanwhile, we regret to learn- the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty. clauses that have appeared in Aots of Par seam of the packing, lead for instance, and that the carriage of the produce will not Cebu to London or Liverpool to New Rear Admiral the Hon. Fitzgerald Aigerament in Great Britain, notably as to in such cases there would be danger of the be in foreign hands, the Chinese having Tork or Boston, private. mon Charles Foley, in receipt of a captain's what is sufficient evidence of a house being mark baing obliterated and trouble ensuing stipulated that this shall be done by their good service pepulse, and Superintendent of used for public gaming, and what phail from that cause, As a matter of fact, own vessels:

to Shanghai.

kong. Den 31, John Nicholedo, from New York Dec, 22, Fopsis, from New York to Hong

Dec, 28, ing, from Greencok to Swatow, Dec. 7, Undine, from London to Shangha

Shanghai. Dec. 28, Antenor (str.), from London to

Shanghai.

kong.

London) to Hongkong. to a port on the Continent between Havreau. Hesperia (str.), from Hamburg (via

Angkong

and Blambury, 4355. per ton of 20 w, Jan. 4, O. H. Bishop, from London to Amerian ship MoNear, 1,800, bence, to Jan 4, Gadeill (str) from London te

China and Japan. n. d, Afaggregor (str), from London to

British bark Spirit of the Aga, 347, hence

to Melbourne sul ydney, private.

Shanghai.

Jan. 4, State of Louisians (str.), from Lons

don to Shanghai.

LOADING BOD CHINA AND SAPAN JONES) At London: Steamers cía Sues Cenah Viking.

Radnorshire: Bailing Vessels. Windhover.

Hope,

Antwerp

Albert Vister,

Forward Hd Daphne,

Penrith

:

„Insurances.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,

HEAD OFFICE HONGKONG.

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

Rięks accepted, and Policles of Insurance granted at the rates of Premium current at

The above mentioned Ports,

WO CHARGE FOR POLICY FI18.

JAS, B, QOUGHTRIE, Secretary.

Hongkong, November 1, 1871,

LANCASHIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY.

(FIRE AND LIFE,)

CAPITAL-TWO MILLIONS STELLING,

THE Undersigned are prepared to grant Fotoras against the Rink of FIRE OF Buildings or on Goods stored therein, on Goals in Mataheda, on Goods on board Vessels and on Hulls of Vessels In Har- bour, at the ural Terms and Conditions,

Proposals for Life Aurorances will be re- Belved, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.

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

For Bates of Premiams, forms of pro- posals or any other Information, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG ♣ Co.

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

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY, THE Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant In- BYERTOON NË current rates.

MELCHERS & Co.,

Agents, Boyat Insur snes Company,

CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, (LIMITED.)

NOTICE

POLICIES granted at current rates on

Marino Rinks 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 nets amount of Premia contributed by esch, the remaining third being carried † to Reserve Fund.

OLYPHANT & O., General Agents.

Hongkong, Apr. 17, 1873.

QUEEN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

THE Undersigned are prepared to grant

extent

$45,000 on Buildings, or on Goods stored therein, at current local rates, subject to a -Discount of 20% on the Promin

NORTON & C

Agenta,

Honghong, January 1, 187€.

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE

INSURANCE COMPANY.

Intorporated by Royal Charter and Spesial Acts of Parliament.

ESTABLISHED 1809.

GAFITAL £2,000,000.

THE Undersigned, AGENTа at Hongko

for the shore Company, ale prepare to grant Policies against FIRE, to the extent of £10,000 on any Building, o on Merchandiis in the same, at the usual Bates, subject to a discount of 20 per cent.

Matis

STRAM FOR

Singapore, Penang, Point de Galle, Aden, Suce, Malta, Brindisi, Ancona, Venige, Mediter- ranean Ports, Sonthampton and London;

·AL:50,

Bombay, Madras, Osloutta and

Australia.

THE GHINA MAIL.

For Sale.

NOW READY.

TIENG-SHUI or, Tam RUDIES OF NATURAL, BOTHEON IN CHINA. By Dr. E. J. EITAL Ond Folume. Bro. Price, $1.50.

BUDDHISM, IS HISTORY, THEORY AND POPULAR BULIGION, in three Lectures, By Dr. B. J. Brzi Second Edition Volume Bro. Price, $1.50,

Orders will be received by Meurs Lane, Crawford & Co.

Hongkong, July 31, 1879,

SAYLE & Co.

GREAT CLEARANCE SALE.

Intimations.

W. BAIL

CHINA DISPENSARY.

MPORTER OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,

.:"

DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, TOILET

REQUISITES, PATENT MEDI- CINES AND PERFUMES. Prescriptions Dispensed with Carefulness, and Prompt Attention,

PRAYA WEST, HONGKONG,

Near the Canton Steamer's Wharf, Bỏngkong, July 18, 1876.

NOTICE

THE CHINESE MAIL,

E PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STRAM Order to make Room for SPRING TIROM and after the Chinese New Year's

THE

NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship LOMBARDY, Captain HALL ill leave tals on THURSDAY, the 15th February, at Noon.

For further Particulars, apply to:

A, MoIVER, Superintendent, Fongkong. February 3, 1677,

fo16

Occidental & Oriental Steam-

Ship Company.

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

** ****MOTION. WITH THE

CENTRAL and

UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING

RAILROAD COMPANIES

AND

ATLANTIO STRAMEES,

THE S. 8. "OCEANIC" will be des patched for San Francisco, via Yoko 2631, on THURSDAY, the 1st March, at 3 p.m., taking Cargo and Fassengers for Japan, the United States and Europe.

Connection is made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghai.

Fraight will be received on Board until 4 p.m. of 28th Instant. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office unții 5 p.m. same day: all Parosi Packages should be marked to address in full; valus of same La required.

Return Passage Tickets avaliable for 6 months are issued at a reduction of 20 por sent, on regular rates.

For further information ns to Freight or Farage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 87, Queen's Road Central,

G. B. EMORY, "Agent, Hongkong, February 1, 1877.

To Let.

TO LET.

mai

TO. 3, PROKILI TERRACE, ELGIN STREET, with Immediate Possession,

No

Apply to

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, February 7, 1877,

TO BE -LET.

GOODS.

Owand after MONDAY, February 5th, We shall offer the Remainder of Our WINTER STOCK as an immense ze duction.

DRESS GOODS at 15 cents por yard. DRESS GOODS at 20 cents per yard. DRESS GOODS at 25 cents per yard. DRESS GOODS at 80 cents per yard. DRESS GOODS at 35 cents per yard. FANCY SILKS! We offer about 5,000

yards at 35 cents par yard, (these are more or less soiled); original price 81.60 and $2.00 per yard.

cents per yard.

JAPANESE SILKS! Reduced to 40

WOOL SHAWLS, MANTLES and JACKETS, Marked very Cheap.

LADIES', BOTS and GIRLS' FELT HATS, at Half Price,

FANCY WOOL GOODS, at less than Half Price.

LADIES' and CHILDREN'S WOOL and MERINO HOSE, Greatly reduced,

100 dozen CHILDREN'S WOOL and MERINO SOCKS, all Sizes, at less than Half Price,

Several thousand Yards of VARIOUS

day (February 17, 1874) the Chinese Mail will be issued DAILY Instead of TRI- WEEKLY as heretofore. No change how. over, will be made in the price of subscrip- tion, which will remain at $4 per annunt.

The charges for advertisements are now assimilated to those of the China-Mail

No. 4981-Frantaar 14, 1877)

HONGKONG MARKET PRICES Corrected to Saturday, February 10, 1877,- Onumbers,

At 1080 Cash per Dollar Ddecisan, PRIC Highest. Zouce

Butcher Mest.

Bacon, English,

*

ib. 460 400 Egg Plant,

Amo. Sugar cured,, Foodhow, Beef, sirloin and prime ent, cy, 160 160 Beet Corned,

natty

35

Colory English

cathy

n

Chilles, Dried,

150 100

Mixed, Curry Stuff, English,

60 60

40 80

40

300 250 Garilo, (bulb) dried, 160 140

Ginger,

60 40

30 20

Greens, Whits

12

10

150 140

Winter course

15

Roast, "Boup,

Steak, Bullocks Brains,

180 · 140

Green, Sprouts ';

20

16

90

80

Green Peas, in shell, old,

60

150 140

young,

për hot

0050

“Horse Radish,”

#

Tongue, fresh, each

276 350

Lettuce, China,

25

320 300

English,

head

:15

Head,

000 500

Miat,

cafty

12 18

Heart,

Foot,

60

100 140 Mushroom, dried,

Onions, Bombay

750 660 100

Kidney

80

Tail,

11:

Green

100

90

"

13 Idver,

40

60

Parsley, Chinese, catty *8U 60:

English, Tripe (undressed), catty 50 40

Potatoes, new, Macao, Calves' Head and Foot, not 500 400

Sweet, 300 280

Pumpkin, 180 170 Radishes, 360 340 Sentions

The unusual success which has attended Hams, Amieris in de

the Chinese Mail makes it an admirable medium for advertisers.

The Conductors guarantee an eventual realation of one thousand coples. It is already the most infinential native journal published, and enjoys considerable prestige at the Ports of Chios and Japan, and at Singapore, Penang, Calonita, San Franda co and Australia,

For terma, de, addrsan

Må CHUN AYIN,

Manager,

China Mail Office,

17th February, 1874,

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,

PENANG.

#

Chinese,

English Matton Chop,

Log,

www

Shoulder,

Liver,

Piga' Chitlings,

Head,

180 170

Shalota,

banch catty

-12 10 2015

12 10

20

dor

80:20 2016

180 170

Sesamum,

120 100

140 120 Taro (U Tau)

12 10

149 120 Tomatoes

50 40

60 50 Turnips, Balty

2015

1)

99

Feet, Bry,

100 90

" Foglish.

dach

10

+

110 100

38

Chinese.

catty 15 10

,"1

80

80 Water Lily Roote,

25

"Heart,

Bach

60

50 Water Cross,

buneb

80

"1

Kidneys, Idver,

80

70 Yama

catty

80

100 80

Traits.

180 140 Aleurites,

catty

80

500 400

Californian,

220 200

80 25

Pork, Chop,

Cornod,

n Log,

ן

Fat or Land,

Shoeps Head, and Feet, not

THE Municipal Penang REMMANTS. Comprising FLANNELS, Toloipal Commissioner of Pro CALICOS, PRINTS, MUSLINS, STUFF for a TOWN-HALL, This Building is to GOODS and Other Useful GOODS, are be erected on the ground on the east side Marked at Prices, which must effect of the Esplanade situate between the latter mediate Sale.

and Duke Street, and its cost is not to ex In order to prevent disappointment, peed $80,000. We beg to inform Our Customers and the The Commissioners offer a PREMIUM of Publio that this Extraordinary, and Un-8400 for the best and most suitable Design precedented Sale must close on February with Specifications; and competitors have Sucking Pigs,

th

the option of forwarding Tenders for carry. Veal, ing out the work,

SAYLE & 00.,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road & Stanley Street,

· WASHING BOOKS,

(In English and Chiness.) ASHERMAN'E BOOKS, for the tot of Ladles and Gentlemen, äïe tow roadly at this Office--Price $1 each.

Cintra Mail Offen.

Intimations.

AH YON,

가

Heart, Kidneys,

The Designs, accompanied with all doon. ments, are to be sent to the Munfelpal Office Capons, Parang on or before the Int of March next.

Ducks, For further information, apply to the Secretary to the Municipal Commisioners Egg, Hon At Penang.

D. O. PRESGRAVE,

Penang,

Municipal Reorstary,

Municipal Office,

The 21st September, 1976.)

THE HONGKONG CHINESE MAIL

Sempen

THE Oroulation of THIS PAPER has Quail, been very much extended. The fol- Sulpe,

Teal, Masao-Man Chuan Shop.

SHIPS COMPRADORE AND lowing are some of its Agents:-

STEVIDORE,

No. 57, Praya Went.

SHIPPING SUPPLIED WITH ALL KINDS OF

COAL, WATER BALLAST, FRESH

PROVISIONS & OILMÁNE ---

STORES

Canton --Blag Obuen Native Post Office, Luen Hing Streetz-Chul Heung Low Hotel, Teal Street; Me Sit Ohnen Fan, Tung Wen Luen Hing Street; Kwong Tin Fat Shop, Yas | Wild Duck,

Kwan; Yuen Fong Shop, in front of the Provincial Treasurer's Yamen; How Yuan

THE PREMISES No. 39, Queen's Road. Of the best quality and at the shortest notice. Shop, Small Market Street, New City: Vee

at present in the oscupation of the BORNEO COMPANY,

TURNER & Co. Hongkong, February 6, 1877.

TO LET. [OUSE No. 14, Gough Street.

Apply to

Ho

J. J. Dos REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, February 2, 1877,

fo17

GILMAN & Co.. H pied by Mir PAREER

Hongkong, July 6, 1875.

Agents,

TRE LONDON ASSURANCE.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER

of

TO LET. "OUSE No. 7, CalnejRoad, lately occu House No. 10, Albany Road, at present occupied by the Rev. E, H. Kino.

DAVID SASSOON, BONG & Co. Hongkong, January 10, 1877.

TO BE LET.

His Majesty King George The First, THE Pramison at present odopied by the

A. D. 1720.

THE Undersigned having bosa appointed Agents for the above Corporation are prepared to grant Insuranoes as follows;~,

"Marins Department.

Policies at current rates payable dither here, in London or at the principal Perts of India, China and Austrella.

Fire Department,

***Polision Leased for long or short perioda at Burrent rates. A discount of 20 % allowed. Life Department: Folloles fasued for suma noi exceeding £8,000 on reasonabis torma,

HOLLIDAY, WISE À 06,

Hongkong, July 26, 1672,

MANCHESTER FIRE ABBURANCE COMPANY.

THE Undersigned Agents aft is receipt

Directors authorising them to Issue Pollates to the extent of $10,000 on any one fast elesa risk, or to the extent of £15,000 on adjoining risks as current rates.

A Dissons 61 80% allowed,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & OS:

Hongkong, January 8, 1978.

International Ice Manufacturing Co., Limited.

For particulars, apply to

MEYER & Co. Hongkong, December 12, 1876.

TR

TO LET.

¡HE Upper Portion of Nos. di and 44,

Queen's Road. Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAÍK & Co. Hongkong, November 17, 1876.

For Sale.

FOR SALE. VILER PALMER & Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, Apply to

SIEMES I L Hongkong, June 23, 1870,

HONG LISTS.

Circular, largë sheet.

THE AMENDED HONG LIST

Hongkong, May 1, 1876.

AFONG, PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, so

H. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY,

GOVERNOS OF HONGKONG

· and to

H. L. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA, Wyndham Strest, formerly Azulario Ozu, AS on band the Largest and Best HA tographic Albums, Frames, Cases, da, of

collection of Views of China, Pho

assorted sizes, Photographe enlarged from C. D. V. alte to life size and coloured fu oll. A new apparatus for Photography has been received from England he is prepared to take Photos of Buildings and Interiors at the shortest distance.

Hongkong, July 17, 1876.

EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE

THE

DE 1878.

NEE CONSUL for FRANCE has the honour to inform those Persons who wish to take part in the intended Exbibl tion that they will find at the Consulate all Information and Particulars they may require

For the Consul,

G. BOULOUŽE, Vice.Consul Hongkong, December 18, 1876,

THE CHINESE-MAIL.

TERMS OF ADVERSIJING IN THE Chinate Math

ITTWO conta a character for the first 100

characters, and ond esnt a character beyond the first 100, for Aset insertion, and half price for repeiitions during the firet week, Bubsequent weeks' insertions will be charged only one half the amount of the Arst week's charge. Advertisements for Half a year and longer will be allowed a l deduction of 28 per cent on the total amount, and contracts for more favotirable termi can be made.

Cheng Photograph Shop, Honam Kwa Heung Shop, Sin Choong, Honam.

Shrator-Sui Cheong Hong; Woh Shun Loong Hong

Amoy.-Chin Cheong Hong, Mook Kek

Street.

Foochore-Mr Ya Ching Cheong, Foo- chow Arsenal; Mr Lum Kwok Ching, Mari- time Cratoma.

1

Geese, Woodcook,

180 190 Applen, Dried

11

180 140 110 100 Banabas, fragrant Panti, 840 920

Common

20

50

5040 Chestnuts, now,.

80 70 | Coocanuta

anch.

250

200 160

500 400

500 400

80

25

70

60

200 180

400 200

Catty

80

catly

1760 1005 Currants,

140 120

200 180

100 160

180 110

Dates, Figs, Dzied, Ground Nuts, Lemon's, Lichoon, Driod,

Long Ngan, Dried,

Olives, green, Punt,

wages, (Coolle) Chang, Sweet, Sun-woey, (Mand.) coolie (Mandarin)

atty

80

200

Fish. Bombay Ducks, new per hundred 860-800 Breamy Сахр Codfish, Salt, Crabs, Cattle Fish, Dave,

Shanghai-Mr Ng Ching Shun, Mart File Fish, time Customs; Mr Ho Yue Chuen, Mark Fresh Fish, Large time Customs; Mr.Chan Sing Hol, Menara Chuen Fook, Educational Misalon School; Frogs, Jardine, Matheson & Co.; Mr Kwang

and Mow Sing Sang Kee shop.

Garoups, Ningpo-Mr Sang Min Ches, Maritime Haddock, Customs,

40 :: 80

40 80

Poultry.

*ontty

#

110 100

don,

· 100.

Duck

"

Salt Fowls,

"

Geese,

13

Partridges,

. each

280 260

21

340 120

Pheasants, Canton, Hive, pals

$2.00

Fr

TI

Shanghai, dead

23

Pigoons,

800 140-120

"

100 : 80

Papaw,

22

150 130

71

60 50

Pears, Santoong, •

115 100

B

sach

110 100

Peara, Chefoo,

100

80

Turkeys, Cock,

catty

150 150 700 600

Pine-apples, Punti

each

Flantain, common

339

Hen,

460 400

fragrant

"!

850 300 Prunes, Dried,

700

Pameloes or Shaddock, each

80 20

--- 80 *80 300280

60

300

-

Amoy,

50 90-

Raleins, Muscatel,

750 800

100 200

Ib.

200 180

97

Salesbury Seeds, Pak-kwo, catty

90

70

70

Sugar Cane,

stick

25

20

Tamarinis,

catty. 60 50

Walnuts,

140: 100

100 80

90 80

Water Chesnuta, Canton,;

80

80

100.90

Miscellaneopa.

Allspice, Chiness.

80

bottle

60

200

180 120

"

English,

750 500

Barley,

00 80

picul

1600 1500

140. 120

140 190

Bran Butter,

plovi

1500-1400

140 200

Candied Orange Feel,

Ib. bottle

600 500

750 700

Lemon

Hankowo-Yee Hing Hong.

Herring

80 701

750.700

23

smoked

box

$1.00

Capers,

280220

Live Flab,

Charcoal,

Japan-Mr Leong Chun Tong, Munted-

calty

150 140

ploul

1080 1000

Lobsters,

Ib

400 860

Saigon, Wohang Hong.

Mackerel,

Cinnamon,

catty

800 250

180 120

Ultron,

140 180

Oloves,

700 360

10

80

Coconut Oil,

bottlo

100 .90

Oofee,

200

300

90 Curry Powder,

. bottle

600° 260

-23

Firewood,

pieni

400 860

catty

40 80

.140 180.

pleat

3000 3750

鳗

100 80

Linglan,

录

Baltwater,

Lamp Oil,

osity

00

80

30

pla

Plokled

tin

9:00

Macaroni,

box

1000 760

$2.

Salt Fish, Shark, young Shrimps,

catty

120 100 Maco

catty

780

·

*

60 70 Mango Chutney,

bottle

800 · 200

"

BO 70 Mustard,

180 160

Snapper, Salpe Fisk, Soles, Frock Tench, Türbos, Turtles, Small

110 100

Nutmega,

sach

·· 10: · · 8.

10. do Oliven,

. hostia

250 200

00

50 Paddy,

BO

70 Pearl Bazley,

ploul bottle

catty

210 220

820, 800

n

(ground)

bottla: 230. - 200.

gütables.

200 160

400 400 Bles,

, catty

100 do Sago,

100 80

250 180

"Broad,

10

#

French from Macao Best Host

20 18

"

• Bach

catty

14 10 2

Others

15 12 Split Pens, to

Sugar, China,

Chefoo, Yee Shun Hong.

pal Office, Yokohama,

Singapore.Ting Kee Hong; Kwong Oysters, Fook Bang Hong,

Parrot F

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Fenang,-Yow Wing Fong; Argt Office. Perch, Calcutta, --Mow Bing Company,

Pomfret, Ban Francisco,--Kwong Foong TalHong, Prawns, The above are some of the Agencies; Ray, others will be published, when they are

Roach, arranged for. Negociations are in progress with the express couriers who carry the Bock Fish, official despatches and Peking Gassies circulate the Chinese Mail in the'interlox of Dhina.

Hongkong, March 10, 1874

Now

Ready.

THE OFINA REVIEW, Voz V., No. 9. Annual Subscription, postage induded; $8.50

CONTENTS.

Salmon, Canton,

Haays on the Chinese Language, (Consinand

Arpangka from page 63.) Establishment of American Trade at Bamboo Bhoots,

Canton. Chiness Intercourse with the Connteles of Beans, aprofit

Central and Western ́ Ania in the Fiks teenth Century, Part 2. (Continued Beater Song. from page 1823)

Fiforta hays been made to establish Agents for offculating the Chinese Mail in all the puria and in the interior of China, all The

Forts in Japan, in Salgon, Singapore, Paning, Calmatia, Batavia, Maning the

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANO in English and Chinese, con, Philippines, Australis, Ban Frandeco, Per Short Notloss of Net Books and Literary Cabbage, White Cantot

COMPANY OF MANCHESTER

AND LONDON,

taining the Names of all the most

and ciare pinces which Chinese frequent When the list of agencies is completed,

MEE Undersigned have boca appolated important Companies, Institutions it will be pabiloled Agents have been Agents for the above Company at and Mercantile Houses in the already tablietted in most of the above Hongkong, Canton, Boochow Shanghai Colony.

· placos, and in impířísát porta more than and Hankow, and are prepared to grant

one agent has been appointed at sint. Janurancen si ourrent-rates..

ORUM AYIN, Manage Rongkong, Fahmary 28, 1974.

HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co.

Bengkong, October 14, 1868,

Price, 25 cents each; or $2.50 per, dosen,

At the "China Mall" Ofles,

The

Law of Inheritanon.

Intelligender

Notes

and Uneries --

Validity of Chinese Marriaged Money Loan Associations, Bean Cake as a Manute, Pidgin Englikk,

Books Wanted, Exchangët, dü,

Olisa Mall Office, Hongkong. January 10, 1877.

#

Common,

Hongkong, each Matadi. Tuthip, Bok each Chrzote, Cali Darrots, Fresh Usulifower, Colery, Chinese,

catty

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esch

10000 Cheese, American,

100 60

100 90

140 180 Flour,

Grath

340

100 00 Pepper (whole)

Plokies,

RD 14 Balad Ofl,

40:30Bxit, Coamo

20

Fina

160 160

180 160

230

1600-1800

290 180

19 10 Santos, Lea & Perrins, boisle 350 200

70 50 Taplosa,

13 10 Vermischt, *

70 80 Ton,

30

80

100 70

200 180

80 TO

100 70

800

270

786 - 800

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100 80

D. THOMON, Inspector of Markets,

Printed and pubilabed by GW, MURRAY

Wyndham Brush, Honger