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THE

CHINA

Established February, 1845.

MAIL.

With which is incorporated The "Hongkong Evening Mail and Shipping List.'

VoL.XXXIII. No. 43u3 號七十月四年七十七百八千一英

AGENTS FOR THE-CHINA MAIL.

LONDON-F. ALGAE, 8, Clement's Lene,

Lombard Street. GEORGE STREET, 30, Cornhill, Gonnor & Gorca, Ludgate Oircus, . C. BATES, HENDY & Co., 4, Old Jewry, R.O. SAMUEL DEACON & Co, 150 & 164, Leadenhall Street. NEW YORK:-ANDREW WIND, 138, Azz-

sau Strest. AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND :—GoBDOR & Goron, Mol- bourne and Sydney, SAN FRANCISCO and Amertoan Parts

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION. HANDSOME ENGLISH & VENETIAN. MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, * OIL PAINTINGS, GLASS-WARE,

PLATED WARE, &c.,

dza,

THE

HE Undersigned has received instruc tions from F. FEIL, Esq., to sell by Public Auction, (previous to his de generally--Brax & BLACK, San Fran-parture for Shanghai), on

Cisco.

FRIDAY,

CHINA-Swatow, QUELIN & CAMPBELL, the 27th day of April, 1877, at 2 o'clock

Amoy, WILSON, NICHOLLS & Co. Fooches, Heaż & Co. Shanghai Pm, at his Residence, No. 1, Praya LANE, CRAWFORD & C., and KELY East,---

WALSH, Manila, C. HRIBIEN & CO. Macao, L., A. Da ĠRAṆa,

Bauk.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANK- ING CORPORATION.

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PAID-UP CAPITAL,...,000,000 Dollar RESEEVE FUND 500,000 Dollars.

COVER OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-H. HOPPUs, Msg. Deputy Chairman--F. D. SABHOON, Waq.

E. R. BELILIOS, EN. W. H. FORBES, Bon.

Bon. W. KaswICK.

A. MOIYER, Esq.

WILHELM REINERS,

Koq.

ED. TOBIN, B.

ÜHIEF MANAGER.

Thomas Jackson, Esq. Manager.

Hongkong,

Shanghai, KwŻY CAMEBOR, Esq LONDON BANKEas,-London and Ocunty Bank.

BONGKONG.

́INTEKEST · ÅLLOWED

The whole of his, HANDSOME ENGLISH and. VENETIAN-MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., comprising

English-made Suite of Furniture, Covered" with Green Damask.

Venetian Inlaid Blackwood Table and Chairs, Blackwood Carved Side Tables, Carpet, Hearthrugs, Rep Window Cur taine, &c., &c.

Richly Carved Oak Sideboard, Richly Carved Oak-Framed Pier Glass and Flower Stands, Dining Table, Buffet, Whatnots, and Dinner Trays,

Oil Paintings, Oil Cloth, and Clocks, Dinner and Dessert Sets, Glass-ware, Plated-ware, &o, &c,

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 1877.

Intimations.

THE MEDICAL HALL, 37, Queen's Road, Hongkong. ESTABLISHED 1863.

TH. KOFFER, Proprietor, Hongkong, April 28, 1876.

HONGKONG.

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Ohs. J. GA UPP & Co.,

WATCHMAKERS & JEWELLERS, 38, Queen's Road,

NAUTICAL INSTRUMENTS,

For Sale.

FOR SALE

ENRIOT & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,

Harta Blanche Dry"

TU. ROEDELER & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE,

Carte Blauche.

JOHN DURAND & Co.'s OLARETS and

WHITE WINES.

STARTUP & KENTISH's PORTS and

SHERRIES. MOULLON & Co.'s COGNACS, 1,2,3 Stars. BLANGUY FRERES & Co.'s COGNAOS. JUSTUS LEMBKE & Co. Hongkong, April 9, 1877,

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FOR SALE,

CHRONOMETERS. BY TENDER ARU TVO AND MORE

&c.,

&o., 40.

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.

For Sale.

FOR SALE,

THE IRON SCREW STEAMER "ALBAY."

Trade of the TUG LIGHTER Steamers: COMPANY, consisting of the following

Carrying Capacity. Steam Tug & Lighter Algerine,...3,500 pols.

Pathfinder,. 1,800", Steam Tug Orphan,...

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Little Orphariar Tenders will Receive immediato atten- tion..

Apply to

TAKU TUG & LIGHTER Co.,

TAKU. Taku, March 12, 1877.

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MBE above Steamer was Built in Glas-

Oo., under special survey of LLOYDB", and Her MACHINERY AND BOILER word

Library. Oak Book-case and Desks, in 1872 by Mesurs DOBBE & Inlaid Blackwood Lady's Desk, Tables, Chairs, Easy Chairs, and Chess Table.

Brass Bedsteads, English-made Moho gany Marble-top Dressing Table and Washstand, Wardrobe, with Plate Glass Door, Cheval Glass, &c.

Gavaliers, Gas Brackets, Stair Carpet,

ON Current Deport Accounts at the late with Braes Stair Rode, Marble-top Tables,

of 1

balanes.

per annum on the daily Bronze Statuettes, &c.

On Fixed Deposita :----

For 3 months, 2 per cent, per annum,

6

"

,, 12

4 per cont,

b per cont. 18

25

LOCAL BILLE DISCOUNTZE, Uredite granted on approved Securities, and every desorption of Banefug and Bachange business transacted.

Drafts, granted on London, and the ahlof Commercial places in Europe, Indle, Australia, "America, Chins and Japan.

T. JACKSON,--

Chief Manager. Often of the Corporation,

Fo, 1, Queen's Road Bash Hongkong, March 29, 1876.

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Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ELEGANT AND SUBSTANTIAL MOSTLY FRENCH AND ENGLISH MADE HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ENGRAVINGB, OIL PAINTINGS, GLASS-WARE, ORUCKERY, AND PLATED-WARE,

ste.

HE Undersigned has received instruc tions from ODAN SILSKIEWICZ, E., French Consul, to sell by Publio Auction,

;

ON

MONDAY

the 23rd day of April, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m., at his Residence, Robinson Road,

The whole of his Elegant and Substan- tial HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,

, comprising --

Three French-made Pearwood Drawing. room Suites, Covered with Damascus and French Silk.

French made Pearwood Marble-top Cheffonier, Table, and Card Table,

Blackwood Marble top Carved Tables. Old Italian Carved Framed Looking Chases.

Gilt Framed Pier Glasses, Engravings, Drawings, Oil Paintings, Moderator Lainps, Statuettes.

Persian Carpets Turkish Table Covera Palesander Wood Writing Table, English made Mahogany Table, and Desk Chair,

French-made Rosewood Inlaid. Book case, Work Table, and Set of Drawers, Louis XVI.

Office Furniture, comprising:-Desks, Chairs, Paper Press, Copying Press, Fire proof Safe, &c., &c,

One HOUSE BOAT and One SKIFF.

After which, at the Godown,---

10 Tons ARTIFICIAL MANURE, -1 SAW MILL, by FORREST & BARB, Engineers, Glasgow..

Also,

1 TURNING LATHE and various MACHINERY,

And,

$

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

made by Mere JADI BONDEN & COMMULHELM DARA ENGEL BRECHT VON PUSTAV, Junior, under special inspection. She was con- structed to carry a large Cargo on a light and Mr CONRAD MUNROE DONNER, draft of water and is well adapted for the have been admitted Partners in our Firmi Philippine, China, or Japan trade. She from the First of January, 1877. underwent general Repairs in 1870, when

Now SAILS, BIGGING, How a compas

outfit were supplied by the HONGKONG AND Wantos DOOK COMPANY, and in March of the present year her Engines and Boiler were thoroughly overhauled,

DIMENSIONSLongth between Perpendi culars, 170 feet. Beam, 26 feet 3 inches. Depth of Hold from Cailing to Main Deck, 9 feet 5 inches. Height from Main Deck to under side of Awning Deck, 7 feet 4)

inches.

GROAS TONNAGE,-550 Tous, CLASS.--Built to Class 100 A at Lloyds, Rre. Brig Rigged.

CARGO CAPACITY,-About 8,000 pisuls, or

625 tons Measurement (40 feet,)

At the Yard of Messrs Inglis & Co. DR. FF.-Idght 9 feet: Loaded 124 feet

One 12-H.P. TWIN SCREW ENGINE,

Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Thurs. day, the 26th Instant.

TERMS OF SALE-Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchasers' risk on the fall of the hammer,

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, April 11, 1677.

Intimations.

NOTION

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SPEED-Eight knots on consumption of 8

to 9 tons of coals per 24 hours. BUNKER CAPACITY,- 75 tons coals. CABIN.-Under Awning Deck aft; saloon, pantry and five state rooms, with accom modation for 12 first-class passengers..

MACHINERY,

ENGINE --A pair of Dowdon's patent High and Low pressure Engines of 90 Horse Power nominal; High Pressure Cylinder 25 inches, and Low Pressure Cylinder 45 inches in diameter: Stroke 30 inches, PROFELLEN.-Bessemer Steel of 4 Blades,

with Úna Spare Set of Blades. WINCH-One Steam Winch with Donkey

Boiler on Dock.

WM. PUSTAU & Co., Hongkong, Canton, Shanghai, Hongkong, April 16, 1877. jy16

NOTICE.

W have This Day Opened a Branch of

our Firm at SHANGHAI. Mr CARL KRESS has been admitted a

Partner from This Date.

MELCHERS & Co. Hongkong, April 12, 1877.

NOTICE.

my 12

MURETARY, LIBRARIAN, and CURATOR TR. HENRY L. DENNYS will act as

ut the CITY HALL from and after the 11th Instant.

By Order of the Committee,

N. B. DENNYS, Secretary, Hongkong, April 10, 1877,

NOTICE.

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Wur birim at SHANGHAI under the Management of Mr ALFRED F. O. KRAUSS, who will sign for us by Procuration.

·CARLOWITZ & Co. Canton and Hongkong, April 1, 1877.

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have This Day Established a Branoi

NOTICE,

THE ANN DAMBERS & HOING BOILER --One Horizontal Tubular Boiler MR. EDWARD BURNIE W Conduct the

of the of the

KONG CLUB will be Held at the CLUB HOUSE on THURSDAY, the 19th Inst., at Half past Four o'Olock in the Afternoon.

By Order,

EDWARD BEART, Secretary.

Hongkong, April 11, 1877.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

N°

IN BANKRUPTCY.

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11 feet diameter, with 3 Furnaces, tested for a working pressure of 60 pounds.

MORRIS & RAY, Hongkong, March 29, 1877.

FOR SALE. MARINE ENGINE of 20 Borse Power Nominal, High and Low Pressure with Extra SURFACE CONDENSER and TuguLau' BOILER. Consumption, 2 Tons per 24 Hours.

The En.ine is quite new was manufac tured by Biceers Matthew Paul & Co., Dumbarton, and is now deposited in the Godown of the late arm of Russell & Sturgis, Manila.

Particulars may be obtained on applica tion to

MORRIS & RAY, Hongkong, March 20, 1877.

FOR SALE.

FOTICE is hereby given that the First MEETING OF THE CREDITORS of THOMAS THORNTON ANTHONY; of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, former- by trading to Co-partnership with CARL HEINRICH EIDERT SEIMUND of the same place, as Storekeepers and Shipchandlern at No 62, Praya Contral, Victoria, aforesaid, under the Style or Firm of BROADBEAR ANTHONY- & Co,," who was adjudged

will be Held, pursuant to the 67th Bection Teakwood Extension Dining Table, of The Bankruptcy rdinance 1864," in Mahogany Sideboard, Arm Chairs, Teak the Supreme Court House before FREDERICK Whatnots, Dinner, Dessert, and Break SpWLEY HOPPAN, Esq. Acting Registrar fast Sets, Glass and Plated-ware, &c. of the said Court, on WEDNESDAY, the Iron Bedsteads and Spring Mattresses. 28th day of April, 1877, at Eleven o'Clock Palesander Wood Wardrobe, within the Forencon precisely. Plate Glass Door, Double-wing Lady's Wardrobe

Frenab-nude Bedroom Suite, Covered Bankrupt on the 3rd day of April, 1877, UTLER PALMER & Co.'s

with Silk, Louis XVI.

English made Bedroom Chairs, Dress Ing Table, Washstands.

WIKES,

A LARGE SELECTION OF FLOWERING

At the said Mooting, the said Acting Register will preside, end will Receive the Proofs of the Debts of Greditors, and tho

Celebrated

M

.. Brands of WINES and SPIRITS,

Apply to

SIKHSSEN & Co. Hongkong, June 22, 1876.

NOW READY.

of my UPFICE, during my Temporary Absence from the Colony.

R. H. CAIRNS, Surveyor to Local Offices, and Lloyd's Register of "Shipping. 2, Club Chambers,

Be18 Hongkong, March 17, 1877.

Published every Evening.

日四初月三年丁

Shipping. Steamers.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

The Steamship

** YESSO,"

Capt. J. E. PONCHARD, Will be despatched for the above Forte on WEDNESDAY, the 18th Instant,

at Noon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, April 16, 1977.

FOR MANILA.

The Steamship

"ESMERALDA,"

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Captain TheDaun, will be above on dospatched as SATURDAY, the 21st Instant, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

A. MAG. HEATON, Hongkong, April 16, 1877. ap21

FOR COOKTOWN, BRISBANE, SYDNEY & MELBOURNE.

The Eastern and Australian Mail Steam Co.'s Steamer

“SOMERSET"

will be despatched as above, ITOM, SINGAPURE, on or about the 30th Instant.

For Freight, apply to the Undersigned, who are prepared to grant through Bills of Lading.

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Hongkong, April 13, 1877.

FOR SHANGHAI & HANKOW.

The British Steamship

"TARTAR," JOHNSON, Master, will be de- spatched as above on or about

the 28th instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

WM, PUSTAVU & Co., Agents.

Hongkong, April 16, 1877.

FOR SHANGHAL

The German Steamship

FERONIA, ▶Captain H. SchvLiz, shortly expected from Hazuʊne and will receive immediate despatch

SINGAPORE, as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

WM. PUSTAU & Co., Agents, Hongkong, April 13, 1877.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT FOSTE FRANCAIS,

The Company's Steamship

TANAIS,"

Cmdt. REYNIzz,' will be despatched for YOKOHAMA shortly after the arrival of the next French Mail

H. DU POUEY, Agent, Hongkong, April 11, 1877.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS,

J

The Company's Steamship

SINDH," VICTORIA DISPENSARY.

Comdt. LoRMIER, will be Nand after the 16th day of Novstaber,

despatched for SHANGHAI 1976, and until further notice; the shortly after her arrival from Europe.

H. DU POUEY, BUSINESS of the above-named DISPEN. SARY will be carried on by the Under

&gent. algod,

WM, ORUICKSBANK,

Hongkong, April 11, 1877. Manager. Hongkong, November 21, 1876,

To Lel.

TO LET TO. 3, Peoniti TERRACE, ELGIN STREET, with Immediate Possession. Apply to

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

TO LET,

Creditors may choose an Assignes or Astig. A OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE H coupled by the Rev. th. 1. Brno,

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nees of the Bankrupt's estate and effects. -

Dated this 14th day of April, 1877.

SHARP, TOLLER & JOHNSON,

Solicitors Apting in the Bankruptcy, Supreme Court House,

DENTAL NOTICE. whole to be on view on and after SafeR. STOUT inte ds visiting JAPAN day, the 21st Instant.

Drtly, and would be glad if those

PLANTS

&c., Catalogues will be issued, and the

LERNE OF SALE,Cash before delivery

In Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All who wish to Consult him professionally would make an appointment for an Early lots, with all faults and errors of descrip Day. tion, at Purchasers' risk on the fall of the haminer.

JM. ARMSTRONG,

Auctioneer. Hongkong, Aps) 12, 1877

HOURS FOR CONSULTATION:

8 a.m. to & p.m. No. 1, Alesandra Terrace. Hongkong, April 4, 1877,

· CANTONESE DIALECT. · Part I.,

A to K, with Introduction Royal 8vo., PP. 202-By ERNEST JOHN ETTEL, PhD. Tübingen.

Pris Two DOLLARS AND A HALF.

To be had from Mesura Laye, ÜRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghai; and Messrs KELLY & WALSH, Shanghel

Hongkong, February 8, 1877,

WASHING BOOKS,

(In English and Chinsse, ASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of ladies and Gentlemen, are now sady at this Office-Price, $1 each

Unina Mais es

KIDD. Bianee Villa, Pok-too-lum, Farulsbed. DAVID BASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, February 18, 1877.

TO LET

HE Upper Portion of Nos. 43 and 44,

Qusen's Road.

The Dwelling House and Offices No. 1, D'Aguilar Street, at present in the occups tion of Messrs DOUGLAS LAPRAIX & 00.). Possession from the 1st May next,

Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIE & 06. Hongkong, November 17, 1970,

Sailing Vessela.

FOR LONDON. The British Ship

ANGLO SAXON,"

O. HARRINGTON, Master, will load bute and bave immediate

despatch.

For Freight, apply to

Hongkong, March 9, 1877.

MEYER & Co.

FOR LONDON. The d 1 Clipper Ship

"NYASSA,"

PPICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Shipping.

Sailing Vessels.

FOR MANILA.

The Spanish Bark

"TERESA,"

CEBADA, Master, will be de. spatched for the above Port on

or about the 20th Instant.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, April 3, 1877.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The A1 American Bark

"ROSETTA MANEIL" Brows, Master, will load hers and will have immediste de

BRAKE A QUOYO,

For Freight, apply to

tr

A VOGEL, HAGEDORN" & Co.

Hongkong, April 14, 1877.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO, The Russian Bark

"RURIK"

BURGELAND, Master, will have quick despatch as above,

For right, apply to

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VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

Hongkong, April 5, 1877.

FOR NEW YORK.

The A1 American Ship!

MYSTIC BELLE,” Pruuna, Master, will load hore and will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

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

FOR BATAVIA & SAMARANG.

The British Bark "MARQUIS OF ARGYLL,” Captain MONAIR, will load here for the above Forts, and will

have quick despatch.

For Frolght or Passage, apply to

HOP KEE & Co. Hongkong, April 7, 1877.

Notices to Consignees.

FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

ES. S. Glencarn, having arrived from the above Porta, Consignees of Cargo by her are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Under- signed into their Godowns, whence andfor from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained,

monal Cargo will be forwarded; to Shanghat unless notice to the contrary in given before 3 p.nl To-day.

Goods remaining undelivered after 19: lustent will be subject to rent

No Fire insurance has been effected, Bulls of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, April 12, 1877.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS." FLEURS CASTLE, FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,

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THIS Steamer having arrived, Consigness

of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landled, at their risk, into the Godowns of Mr A. MUG. HEATON, whence delivery may be obtained, i

Consigncen wishing to receive their Goode on the Wharf are at liberty, to

do Bo.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless notise to the contrary be given before Noon To-day.

No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have Juft the Godowns, and all Goods remaining after the 20th Instant will be subject to rent.

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No Fire Insurance has bent effected. Bill of Lading will be countersigned by

ADAMSON, BELL & Cay Agents.

Hongkong, April 13, 1877.

COMPAGNIR DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

3. 8. IRAQÜADDY.

NOTICE.

TONEIGNEES of Cargo por 8. 8. Copernic, from London, în sonnes. GARBÍOCE, Master, will have don with the above Steamer, are hereby quick despatch as above,

For Freight, apply to.........

WE PUSTAU &-Co

Agents,

Hongkong, April 11, 1877.

FOR MANILA (DIREUT.)

The Spanish Scho per

NUEVO CONSTANTE," UNIARTE, Master, will have quick despatch as above, For Freight of Fassage, apply to

REMEDIOS & 0%. Hongkong, April 5, 1877,

informed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowas, whence delivery may begiained immediately after landing...

Optional Cargo will be forwarded olj inless intimation is received from the Con uguese, before 11 o'clock To-pay, rexquando log it to be landed here.

Bulls of Lading will be countersigned by the Undoraigned.

Goods remaining undaimed after THE PAY, the 10th Inst., st Noon, will be subject to rant and landing charges.

No Fire Insurastos has been effected.

H. DU FOURY,

Hongkong, April 8, 1677.

Agent.