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THE

CHINA

With which is incorporated The

Established February, 1845.

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VoL.XXXIII. No. 4280.號十二月三年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL.

LONDON :--F.Azean, 8, Clement's Lane,

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, GORDON & Gora, Ludgate Oirous, H. C. BATES, HENDI & Co., 4, Old Jewry, B.O. SAMUEL DEACON & Co., 140 & 184, Leadenhall Strest. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 183, Nas-

sau Strest,

AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :-GORDON & GOTOH, Mel- bourne and Sydney,

SAN FRANCISCO and American Porta

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Notices of Firms.

VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

and after the 16th day of November, 1876, and until further notice, the BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN. SARY will be carried on by the Under- signed,

WM, ORUIOKSHANK, Manager.

Hongkong, November 21, 1876.

NOTICE,

MAIL.

Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List." Published every Evening.

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 1877.

Intimations.

MacEWEN, FRICKEL & Co.

ROUYER

generally:-BKAN & BLACK, San Fran-HE Partnership hitherto existing be. This

exico,

CHINA:-Swatoio, Qorxan & CAMPBELL, Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fuocholo, BRDER & Co. Shanghai, LANN, CRAWFORD & Co., and Karby

WALSH, Manila, C. Harassax & Co. Macao, L. A. da Gzaga,

Bank.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK. ING CORPORATION.

•PAID-UP CAPITAL,...5,000,000 Dollarn. RESERVE FUND...... 500,000 Dollar.

COUNT OF DIRECTORS. Chairman-H. Horrida, Esq. Deputy Chairman-F. D. SABBOOK, Haq,

AD. ANDRE, Esq.

E. R. BELILIOS, Esq.

Hon. W. KESWICE.

A. Malvas, Eq.

8. W. POKEROF, Esq. ED. TODIN, Esq.

Criar ManagER,

Manager.

Hongkong, Thoman,Jaozson, Esq.

Shanghal, . EVEN CAESROA, Esq. LONDON BANKEES-London and Oounty Bank.

HONGKONG.

INTEREST · ÁLLOWED

| Current Deposit Accounts at the rate.

balance.

On Fixed Depoalts :- For 9 months, 2 per cont. par anuum.

á per dent. 25

per cent.

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5

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LOCAL BILLS Discovrzan. Credits granted on approved Securities, and every deseription of Banaing and Exchange business transseted.

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

T. JACKSON,

Chief Manager, Offices of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Road East, Hongkong, February 15, 1876.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE. TR. DALTON SAYLE was admitted a Partner in our Firm on the 31st of July, 1876.

MR

SAYLE & Co.

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Hougkong, March 16, 1877. .

Undersigned under the

Dame of MESTEEN & HOLAE has this day been dissolved by lapse of time, and the signature of the Firm will henceforth be used for the Liquidation only.

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

Anctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

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have received instructions to sell AMMERT, ATKINSON & Co.

by Public Auction, on

THURSDAY,

the 29th March, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m.-

ON THE SPOT

(Unless previously disposed of by Privata Sale!

That Pisce or Parcel of GROUND,

situate in Queen's Road East, Registered in Land Office as Inland Lot No. 54, comprising 10,000 square feet, measuring from North to South 100 feet, and from East to West 100 feet, with a substantial Brick Dwelling House and Out-houses built thereon, known as "Carlton House." Annual Crown Rent, 8131.40.

And,

That Piece or Parcel of GROUND, situste in Queen's Road East, Registered in Land Office as Inland Lot No. 768, coraprising 6,000 square feet, measuring from North to South 150 feet, and from East to West 40 feet, with a substantial Brick Godown built thereon.

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That Piece or Unbuilt Levelled GROUND, attached to the above Lot, and Registered in Land Office as same Inland Lot No. 768, comprising 6,000 square feet, measuring from North to South 150 feet, and from East to West 40 feet. Annual Crown Rent, $185.08, for Inland Lot No. 768..

TERMS:-One-half of the purchase money to be paid on the fall of the ham mer, and the remainder on completion of the Deed of Transfer. The Buildings will be at purchaser's riak after the fall of the hammer..

Hongkong, March 18, 1877,

Intimations,

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PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM HONGKONG, CANTON, AND MACAO

NAVIGATION Co.

NOTICE,

ROM This Date and until further FROM

notice, Mr ADAM LIND will take Charge of the COMPANY'S BUSINESS at the Port.

By Order of the Managing Directors,

A. MOIVER,

Superintendent.

Hongkong, March 16, 1877.

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NOTICE

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R. EDWARD BURNIE will Conduct the Business of my UFFICE, during my Temporary Abaenos from the Colony.

R. H. CAIRNS, Suruyor to Local Offices, and Lloyds Register of Shipping

9 Club Chambers, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.

NOTION.

B018

FERDINAND NISSEN has been com-

Melled to retite from our Firm in

Consequence of falling health, and his fo- tergat and responsibility ceased on the dist December last,

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

STEAMBOAT COMPANY,

LIMITED.

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ARE NOW LANDING AN INVOICE OF

cts GUILLET CELEBRATED BRANDY.

Co.'s

BRANDY is well known in England, the Colonies, and India.

The Firm possess Six Vineyards and Six Distilleries, and are amongst the largest shippers. from Charente.

Qualities One *, Two **, Three ***, and Four ****, in Cases of One Dozen Quarts.

Also,

POMMERY & GRENO'S

Extra Sec." CHAMPAGNE,

in Quarts and Pints,

As supplied to the principal London Clubs, Hongkong, January 5, 1877.

POA LOK THEATRE. COMPANY OF CHINESE AUTORS

Al Perform at the above Theatre, Commencing TO-NIGHT untill WEDNES DAY, the 21st Instant (inclusive.) A DRAGON will appear Every Night, and there will also be a great exhibition of Athletic Faats.

Admission: FIRST CLASE...60 CENTS. Hongkong, March 17, 1877. mc22

NOTICE.

ANE, CRAWFORD & CD, have been

Appointed SOLE AGENTS for

China and Japan, for JOSEPH STARKEY, LONDON, Manufacturer of GOLD and SILVER LACES, Embroidery, o., and: Military and Naval Appointments of every Description.

A Stock of these Goods will be kept on hand, for the Regiments stationed here, as well as for the ENGLISH and AMERICAN NAVIKS.

Hongkong, March 14, 1877.

HONGKONG.

TREASURY BILLS,:

日六月二年丑丁

For Sale.

SAYLE & Co.

GREAT. CLEARANCE SALE,

TN Order to make Room for SPRING

GOODS.

On and after MONDAY, February 5th, We shall offer the Remainder of Our WINTER STOCK at an immense te duction,

DRESS GOODS at 15 cents per 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 85 cents per yard. FANCY SILKS1 We offer about 5,000 yards at 35 cents per yard, (these are more or less soiled); original price $1.50 and $2.00 per yard.

JAPANESE SILKS! Beduced to 40 cente per yard.

WOOL SHAWLS, MANTLES and JACKETS, Marked very Cheap.

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

FANCY WOUL GOODS, at less then Half Price.

LADILS and CHILDREN'S WOOL and

MERINO HOSE, Greatly reduced.

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

Several thousand Yards of VARIOUS REMMANTS, Comprising: FLANNELS, VALIGOS, PRINTS, MUSLINS, STUFF

[app GOODS and Other Useful GOODS, are

ENDERS of SPECIE, Mexican Dol

lars current in this Colony, weighing 7.17, in oxchange for Bills, drawn at 10 days' sight on the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, will be Received: by the Treasurer until 11a.in. on WEDNES DAY, the 21st Instant.

The Tenders to state the Total Amount required, and the amount for which each Bil should be drawn; but no Bills will be inued for sums below £1,000...

The Tonders to be in duplieste, in Sealed Covers, addressed to "The Treasurer," and endorsed "Tenders for Treasury Bills.”

The right to accept, or reject, any or all Tenders is reserved.

C. R. SHERVIN TON, Lieut.-Colonel, Assistant Commissary General. sp14-Trosury Office, Commissariat Buildings,

Queen's Hoad, Hongkong, March 17, 1877.

Chs. J. GAUPP & Co.. WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, 38, Queen's Road, NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS, UH BONOMETERS, 80.j ko.. &c.,

Carefully Repaired, Cleaned and accurately rated under guaranteo.

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

NOTICE,

LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE Co.

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18th lustent, the Steamer FUTAN TOMMENCING on FRIDAY Next, the will Run as a Night Boat between HONG KONG and CANTON, leaving HONDKONG on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 6.30 pm, and CANTON on Tuesdays, Thurs Day bean Transferred to THE THE BUSINESS of this COMPANY has days, and Sundays, at 5.00 p.m.

MARINE INSURANCE Co., of 20, Ouv BROAD STREET, LONDON,

By Order of the Proprietors,

WILLIAM HUNT,

Secretary.

By Order,

P. A. DA COSTA, Secretary.

Hongkong, March 14, 1877.

ERNEST WASSELL & Coig.

PHOTOGRAPHERS,

PHOTOGRAPHER at the Corner of HAVE This Day Established myself an Wyndham and Wellington Stresis, at the Building lately occupied by the HomeZone PHOTOGRAPHIC Co., under the above Style,

ERNEST WASSELL. Rongkong, Merch 3, 1877.

MUNICIPAL CORPORATION,

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PENANG,

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187, Leadenhall Street, LONDON, 1st January, 1877.

THE MARINE INSURANCE CO. 20, Old Broad Street, LONDON,

1st January, 1877. ESTABLISHED 1886. CAPITAL

1,000,000 STERLING, RESERVE FUND,... 340,000 117ITH Reference to the foregoing Adver. foregolador. ANCE Co. has This Day taken over the Business of the LONDON & ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT Co,, and has appoint

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We have this day reopened a branch of Municipal Commissioners of Penang | od Mr 4. MoÏven as Its AGENT in Hong- |

Bur Firm at Canton,

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, January 1, 1877.

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NOTICE.

CIATION.

are desirous of receiving DESIGNS for TOWN-HALL This Building in to ba erected on the ground on the east side of the Esplanade situate between the latter and Duke Street, and its cost is not to ex ceed $30,000,

By Order of the Board of Direstors,

ROBERT J. LODGE

Manager,

NOTICE.

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NEITHER Captain-FORBES nor the |No

AGENTS or OWNERS of the Ame rican Barque "GARIBALDI," will be RESPONSIBLE for any DEBTS contracted by the Crow,

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, February 28, 1877.

K

WONG HING CHEUNG & Co.,

COAL MERCHANTS, Have always on hand for Sale every description of COAL at Moderate Prices,

Mr AHYON has been appointed Manager, and all Orders addressed to him at 67, Prays, or to Mr FAT JACK, at 30, Hing Lung Street, will receive immediate atten-

Hongkong, March 19, 1877.

tion,

For Sale.

FOR SALE.

JUST LANDED EX & e. "Hesperia."

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PIPER & Co.'s Celebrated CHAM.

H. PAGNE PARTE BLANCHE,

Marked at Prices, which must effect im- mediate Sale.

In order to prevent disappointment, We beg to inform Our Customers and the Public that this Extraordinary, and Un-

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM,

Shipping. Sailing Vessels.

FOR NEW YORK,

The 4 1 American Ship

"MYSTIC BELLË,”: PLUMER, Master, will lond here and will have quick despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. Hongkong, March 10, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Ship

MONEAR,"

-W, Tayzon, Master, will load Shere, and will have quick de

epatot aa above,

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & 06. Hongkong, February 15, 1877,

FOR NEW YORK.

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The 12 years 8/3 L 11 Danish

Bark

KORSÖR," LC. GROVE, Master, will load here, and will have immediate despatok sa above.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL, KAGEDORN & O.. Hongkong, February 15, 1877,

Fotices to Consignees.

GERMAN BARQUE LIMA,,

FROM LONDON,

precedented Sale must close on FebruaryONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above.

28th

SAXLE & Co.,

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, Queen's Road & Stanley Street,

NOW READY,

CHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part I., A to K, with Introduction. Royal Bro. pp. 202.-By ERNEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Price: Two Dollars and A HALF, To be had from Messra LANE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Messrs KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai,

Hongkong, February 8, 1877.

Shipping.

Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

* YES80," Captain PUNCHARD, will be despatched for the above Porta on WEDNESDAY, the 21st Instant, at Daylight, Instead of as previously notified.

For Freight or Pasage, apply to

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DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, March 19, 1877..

FOR YOKOHAMA. The Steamship

"RADNGRSHIRE,"

named Vessel are hereby requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Under. signed for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Gouds,

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

MELCHERS & Co. Agente,

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Hongkong, March 17, 1877,

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NOTICE: TO CONSIGNEES...

HE Steamable ALASKA, having wirl- 1 ved, Consigness of Cargo by her are hereby notified that their Goods are being landed at the Company's Special Godown, where delivery may be obtained on Mon day, the 19th Instant

Goods not delivered by the 20th Instant will lie at owner's risk,

RUSSELL &Co.," Agents. Hongkong, March 17, 1877..

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. LOUDOUN CASTLE, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE

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

Consignees wishing to receive their Goods on the Wharf are at liberty to do 80.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded or, anless notice to the contrary, be given before Noon To-day,

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 20th Instant will be

expected on or about the 33rd Instant, will have quick de-subject to rent.

apatch as above,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

B. KIER & Co.,

Agenta. Hongkong, March 19, 1877.

NOTICE: COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

'PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

The Company's Steamship

*MENZALEE," CARTE BLANCHE BEO and CARTH

Comdt. FASQUALINI, will be DOREE in Qts, and Finta.

despatched for YOKOHAMA Also

shortly after the arrival of the next French The well known OTARD Durgy & Co's Mall,

HL, DU POURY, BRANDY in Cases of 12 qt. Bottles and a

Agent Small Lot of MEDOU OLARET is qt. Bottles.

Hongkong, March 17, 1877..

NOTICE,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Company's Steamship

* DJEMNAE," Comidt, CHAMPENOI, will be despatched for SHANGHAI shortly after her arrival from Europe,

H. Du PQUEY, Agent,

Apply to

L. L. BUSE, Hongkong, March 7, 1877.

FOR SALE 1UTLER PALMER & O

Celebrated Brands of WINES and APIRITS, Apply to

SIMMASEN & Ou Hongkong, June 17, 1876.

FOR SALE, AT CANTON,

A STEAM COTTON MILL, well adapt-

ad for Working Native CUTTON either Nisaro or Tientsin. Capable of Making plaule of Yarn in 13 hotirs, ven-

The Commisioners offer & PREMIUM of THE Undersigned is prepared to Astept $400 for the best and most suitable Design Risks and issue Policies on behalf of the We have been SHIPMASTERS ASSOption of forwarding Tetiders for carry. Steamer

E have been appointed AGENTS for with Sperlications; and competitors have MASINA INSURANO Co. by say First Class

A. MUIVER, ing out the work.

The Designs, accompanied with all docu-

Agent of the Marine Insurance Os, of sisting of

London. mente, are to be sent to the Municipal Office Penang on or before the 1st of March next.

au17 Hongkong, February 10, 1877. For further information apply to the Secretary to the Municipal Comtnissioners

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, February 2, 1877,

NOTICE.

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TE. FRANCIEO0 M. GONSALVES is atitho- rized to Sign our Firm per Procure-

ROZARIO & Co.

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Hongkong, March 16, 1877.

at Penang D. O. PRESGRAVE,

Municipal Secretary. Penang, Municipal Office, The 21st September, 1978,

G.

O. ROGERS, DENTAL SURGEON,

No. 7, ABBOTHNOT ROAD, Bega to inform his Friends that he intends being ABSENT from HONGKONG for Six or Eight Weeks, leaving early in ArRIE

Hongkong, March 12, 1877.

Steam Engine and Boller 18 Horse Power Nominal, 1,280 Spindles, 19 Carding and 2 Drawing Machines, 1 Speeder 18 Spindles, 1 Stretcher 00 Spindles, ap Machine, 1 Cotton Gln, Bobbitis, do with

Shafting and Balting Complets.

Hongkong, March 19, 1877.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR LONDON, The British Ship

ANGLO SAXON,"

O HARRINGTON, Master, will load here and have immediate

despatch. For Further Particulars and Tortas of Sale, apply to

For Freight, apply to RUSSEIL & Co. Hongkong, March 14, 1877.

No Fire Insurance has been affected." Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, BELL & Co., Agente Hongkong, March 19, 1877,

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES. MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

YONSIGNEES of the following Cargo Ne requested to rond in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter. signature, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense,

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

AL DE POURY, Agent,

Ex Tigre, March 5th, 1877.

V. 8. §. Ashuelot, ... cases instrumenta,

Ex Pel-Ho, March 7th, 1877, me Cowles,

..#cases Effects, B'on Overbeck, F No. 13, 1 case Efecto.

Hongkong, March 16, 1877.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

8. B. P.Bt.o.

NOTICE. JONBIGNERS of: Cargo par 8. 64 “Indus," from London, in cons nection with the above Steamer, are hereby Informed that theis Goods are bolag landed and stored at their risk at thy- Company's Godorge, whence delivery may be obtained from the time of landing U

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con signeoh, before à s'alook p.m. Tun DAY requesting it to be landed here,

Bill of Lading will be countersigned by the Uaderiigned..

Goods remaining unclaimed after Tätsk pay, the 18th Instant at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing charges,

No Fire Insurance has been affected. H. Dr POTE

MEYER & Co. ap14 Hongkong, March 9, 1877,

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Hongkong, March 3, 1877,