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Intimations.

Not Responsible for Debta. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor

Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crea of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour-

MYSTIC BELLE, American ship, Captain David Plumer.-Siemesen & Co.

ROSINA, American 3-m. schooner, Capt. C. W. Hanzen.Arnhold, Karberg & Co.

ROSETTA MONRIL, American barque, Captain Brown.-Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.

To-day's Advertisements.

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS. FOR HANKOW (DIRECT.)

The Steamer

"BRAEMAR CASTLE" will be despatched for the above Port on or about the 8th Instant,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, HELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

NOTICE:

JONAUT, Britten ship, Captain John This Day BBMOVED, to No. 4,

Anderson. Meyor & Co.

NYASA, British ship, Captain W. S. Garricek. Douglas Laprait & Co.

CORINNE, British Barque, Captain Wm. Robertson,--Wieler & Co.

TULLOCHGORUM, British 3.m, schooner, Captain Mason. ----Wieler & Co.

NELSON, British steamer, Capt. Thoma Staplex-Jardine, Matheson & Co.

HANNAH LOUD, Britlah ship, Captain B. Graig...Đ. & O. 5. N. Co.

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR AMOY.

The Steamship

*ESMERALDA," Captain THEBAUP, will be despatched as above TO.

MORROW, the 2nd Instant, at Noon. For Freight or Pamage, apply to

A, MAGG. HEATON,

Agent.

Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

FOR SHANGHAL- The Steamship

*** CHINKLANG,"

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8. Ox, Master, will be despatch. ed for the above Port TO-MOR-

ROW, the 2nd Instant, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

SIEMSSEN & Oo..

FOR AMOY & TAMSUI

The Steamship

**PAIWAN,"

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Captain M. YouNo, will be des spatched for the above Ports on FRIDAY, the 4th Instant, at Daylight.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPHAIK & Co. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

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CANTON INSURANCE OFFICE.

ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1876.

(HAREHOLDERS in the above Office

signed with a List of their Contribution for the Year ending 31st December, 1870, in order that the distribution of the Nott Profits reserved for Contributors may be arranged. Returns not rendered prior to the 31st August next, will be adjusted by the Office, and no Claims or Alterations will bo subsequently admitted.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

General Agents.

Hongkong, May 1, 1877. UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON,

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

FIRST BONUS of Five por Cent.

HE OFFICE of the Undersigned is

Peddar's Hill."

R. G. ALFORD, Surveyor, de. Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

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May 1, Esmeralda, British steamer, 305, F. Theband, Manlia April 28, General A. MUG. HEATON.

May 1, Chinkiang, from Canton.

May 1, Nassau, H. M. surveying vessel, 865, Napier, Hal Tan Straits April 24, and Breaker Point 29.

May 1, City of Peking, American steamer, 5079, P. S. Tanner, San Francisco April 8 and Yokohama 26, Mails and General P. M. S. S. Co,

May 1, Ningpo, British steamer, 761, R. Cass, Foochow April 29, Ballast.-SIEMS- BEN & Co.

May 1, Charlotte Andrews, British barque, 366, . . Place, Bangkok April 7, Gene- ral.-CHINESK.

DEPARTURES,

May 1, Eudoxie Adolphine, for Whampca.

1, Guelic, for Yokohama and Ban

Francisco.

CLEARED.

Fenarty, for Salgon, Yesso, for Conat Ports.

Cheang Bock Kian, for Swatow. Carl, for Tientain. Sophie, for Takow.

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED,

Per Esmeralda, from Manila, Mr and Mrs Geo. Mackenzie, child and servant, Mesara J. Somerville, L. E. Silva, M Figuoras, Capt. Le Bueh, I European deck,

and 131 Chinese.

Per City of Peking, from San Francisco, &o, Messrs John L. Anderson, G, A, K. Honey, W. H. Brereton and 2. Misses Brereton, and 163 Chinese.

Per Ningpo, from Fooohow, 5 Chinese. Per Charlotte Andrews, from Bangkok, 6 Chinese.

DEPARTED.

Per Gaelic, for Yokohama, Mr J, Gargan, 2 Chinese, and 10 Japanese; for San Fran aleco, Rev. N. A. McDonald, Messrs D, T. Bradley and D. D. Allen, and 597 Chinese.

TO DEPART.

Per Benarty, for Saigon, 200 Chiness.

SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Esmeralda reports: Fine weather with light Northerly]winds throughout.

The British steamer Ningpo reports: Experienced light Southerly wlads and foggy weather,

The British barque Charlotte Androus ro ports: Light 5.E. winds in Golf of Siam,

THE CHINA MAIL.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS,

MAILS will close:- MAILS BY THE Farnex PÅSKET.— V The French Contract Packet SINDH, will be despatched from Hongkong

on SATURDAY, the 12th May with Malls to and through the United Kingdom and Karope, við Marmilles; to Balgon, Singapore, Batavia, Galla, Australis, New Zea land, Tarmania, Fiji, Aden, Say. chelles, Rounton, Mauritius, Suez, and Alexandria. This is the best opportunity for forwarding Corre-" spondence to E. Afrlos, the Capa, St. Helena, and Ascension. Letters may also be forwarded to 'INDIA

by this Packet.

The following will be the hours of closing

the Malis, dro Friday, May 11th

Post

5 P... Money Order Office olores.

Office alozes except the Nieur Box, which remains open all night.

Saturday, May 12th-

7 M., Post Office opens for sale of Stamps, Reglatry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence.

10 AM., Registry of Letters coses.

11 AM, Post Office closes except for Late

Letters.

(11.10 A., Letters (but Letters only) except those to and through Aus- tralia, may be posted on payment of a Late Fee of 18 cents extra portage, until 11.80, when the Post Office ClosES

entirely.

to

Hongkong, April 28, 1877.

Shipping Intelligence.

HOME SHIPPING,

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The following is corrected from the latest London Paper *---

DEPARTUREK

Nov. 21, America, from Cardiff to Hong.

kong.

General Memoranda, FRIDAY, MAY 4 --

Daylight.Taiwan leaves for Amoy and

Tamsal

Lane, Crawford & Co. Noon.-General Weekly Sale by Messrs SATURDAY, May 5-

Warrants for Bonus apon Contributions to the Union Ins. Society obtainable. Noon-English Mall leaves for Porta

of Call and Europe. Braemar Castle leaves for Hankow on of

about this date.

SUNDAY, MAY 6-

No. 4815.-MAY 1, 1877.

time than it was generally anticipated it and at three o'clock there was a private entres, would do, yet the position to which the re-whom the principal Consular officials, and bels are at the present time reduced must naval and military officers were received. remove all fear of danger to the Imperial The General Loves, which commenced Im cause. The siege of the castle of Kuma-

H. E. the Lieutenant-

moto has not only been raised, and mediately afterwards, took place in the the place become the headquarters of drawing room. the Commander-in-chief of the Mikado's Governor was attended on his right by Bir forces, but the insurgents have aban- Jobu Smale (Chief Justice), Major-Gen. doned all their strong positions in the Sir Francis Colbourne, Commodore Wat | neighbourhood, and are in full retreat to

some mountain fastnesses about a hundred on, R.N.; and on his left by the Hon. J. miles to the south-west of Kumamoto.G. Austin (Col. Secretary), Hon. J, M. The main army of Imperialists has also Price, Col. Shervinton, and a number effected a junction with the forces of of naval and military offlcers, Goods per Argentino undelivered after Kuroda, who was sent with several Band of the 28th Regiment was in

this date subject to rent.

thousands of men to outflank the rebels attendance; and as the weather was com on the south. Saigo seems to have! MONDAY, May 7:---

5 p.m.-Meeting of the Hongkong

Humane Society at City Hall. -9 p.m.Amateur Dramatic Club Per

formance at the City Hall.

TUESDAY, May 8:-

Notn.-Sale of Ground, at Sow-kei-wan. Tuesday, May 15:-

The

effected his retreat in a very masterly paratively bright, and the uniforms were manner, or the reports as to the Imperi-gay la variety of colour, the presentation, al forces surrounding the rebels must as a spectacle, was imposing, probably sa have been greatly exaggerated. It is much so as our Government Bouse has wit to be hoped that this retreat will be the mossed since the royal or imperial events beginning of the end. The rebels may no doubt be still able to offer a prolong od resistance from their almost inac-

3 p.m.-American Mall leaves for Yoko. Cessible positions, but the continuance of

hama and San Francizoo.

SATURDAY, May 19:-

of Broadbear, Anthony & Co.

FRIDAY, June 16-

3 p.m.---Occidental & Oriental S. 8. Co.'s Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San

Francisco.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping. Noon-Yesso leaves for Coast Ports. Noon,-Esmeralda leaves for Amoy.

4 p.m.-Chinhiang leaves for Shanghai.

THE

There was no precedence given, at the

General Levée,

Nov. 28, Western Chief, from London to HONGKONG DISPENSARY, recognise the claims of neither patrio- Rev. E. Davis, C. B. Plunkett, H. H. Wode-

Hongkong.

Nov. 28, Madura, from Cardiff to Hong-

kong.

Dec. 4, Benelutlis, from Cardiff to Hong-

kong.

Dec. 17, A. E. Vidal, from Hamburg to

Hongkong.

Dec. 17, Carricks, from London to Hong.

kong

Dec. 19, Channel Queen, from Cardiff to

Hongkong.

·Established A.D. 1841,

香港大藥

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

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTE, IMPORTERS

connected with the vialts of H. R. H. the Duke of Edinburgh and H. I, H. Duke Alexis We append a list of gentlemen the struggle can scarcely bring any advan- who were presented, without attempting tage to themselves, while it must tend to classify the names in any way whatever, materially to increase the financial diffi- Noon. Sale of Stock-in-trade of the firm culties and comparative poverty of the whole country. Some of the foreign

The Hon. J. G. Austin, Dr Surgeon papers in Yokohama strongly urge the

General Gilborne, Col. Compton Dickins, Government even now to arrange a com-

Col. Bassano, Lt. Col. Hall, R.A., Lt. Col. promise. We fail to see the wisdom of Shervinton, L.-00). Stuart, R., Capt. any such proceeding-at least in the St. Clair, 49th Regt., Lieut. H. Pearson, way intended by the Yokohama papers. R.N., Major Rooke, R. A Commissary These papers have, with one or two Moore, Staff Surgeon Fennell, R.N., John exceptions, exhibited an unaccountably Bremner, R. N., Dr Ayros, Commander G. hostile tons to the existing Government; P. Heather, R.N., Sir John Smale, Hou. the most has been made of rebel successes Tomlin, J. Ramell, A. Lister, EL G. G. Phillippo, Capt. O. V. Creagh, G. L. and the least of Imperial succosses, and Thomaett, B. Sharp, H. Kis, Hon. W. while Saigo and his followers have Keswick, D. H. Bailey, G. Boulouze, Wm. been held up as patriots, and the best Beinors, L. Hauschild, A. G. Romano,

Taro friends of the country, the Government L. Beyer,

Ando, J. Terada, has been constantly represented as little Col. Lal Chan Pln, J. M. Forber, R. better than a nost of adventurers, who Schonberger, T. G. Linstead, Bishop Burdon, E. Toda Yuill, Bishop Raimondi, tiam nor justice, and have no regard house, Hon. C. C. Smith, Major Huskis either for the happiness of the people or son, D. Muncherjee, H. Du Pouey, E. the welfare of the country. The com- Chastel, J. H. Remedios, Rev. E. Kützke, promise which we believe one or two of W. R. Landstein, S. R. Noate, Rev. John these papers advocate amounts to nothing Henderson, F. Grobien, C. Webb, H. B. more or less than the granting of self- Gibb, Father Vigano, C. L Thevenin,

Rev. E. Lemonniez, E. J. F. Wade, R.N rights and privileges. We have before. MoEuen, P. M. Alves, G. Bickard, J. A. government to Satsuma, with all their old G. Penati, M. Guttierrez, H. Hoppias, J. pointed out that Japan will never be free Jameson, G. Nowell, Jr., R. J. Mackenzle, from disturbance so long as there is Dr O'Brien, J. H. Scott, John Robinson, divided authority in the empire, and the J. Hinds, Major Emerson, Dr Young, B. best thing the Government can do both J. H. D'Aquino, C. Osmund, D. A. Dos for its own welfare and that of Satsuma Remedios, J., M. Alves, G. M. Bain, E. Bowdler, W. S. Lording, W. H. Bay, A. is to take every care at the close of this F. Alves, W. Prestage, F. Degenser, R rebellion that that province is placed on Dross, Wm. Danby, F. S. Huffam, J. K. exactly the same footing as all the other Davis, Dr Stout, A. O. Beddie, I Staël, provinces composing the empire. To do W. Hynes, E. E. SARнoon, C. Katz, O. otherwise would be to take a step Erdmann, A. Newton, J. MacFarlane, M, backwards instead of forwards in

G. Smith, W. 0, Story, E.N., T. Pim, A. J. eivilisation. The Tokio Times has gore Rev. A. B. Hutchinson, H. J. Holmes, 3. May, Rev. J. H. Sedgwick, R. A. Rozario, into the other extreme, and appears to be J. Francis, G. 8. Northcote, G. Coles, a fulsome supporter of the Government. T. W. Gair, J. A. Blogg, J. D. Ball, Rev. If it were possible for such a state of J. Lamont, C. F. Pollock, J. A. Moseley, things to exist, we should be inclined to P. Rhodes, J. Ress Anton, A. MacClymont, Jan. 12, Hope, from London to Hongkong.

think that the whole of the foreign papers D. McAllister, C. M. Kerr, E. Moore, O. Jan. 18, Batavia, from Hamburg to Hong-8.00p.m. Jan. 16, Grylo, from Cardiff to Hongkong, The publication of this issus, commenced in Yokohama were the special and paid. Bottomley, A. Manger, A. Lind, T. J. organs either of the rebels or of Travert, R. C. Wilcox, Dr. N. B. Dennys, Rose, A. Cozon, 0. 0. Thomson, D. C. kong.

the Government, That, however, can F. B. Herce, A. B. Ridgway, Rev. A. hardly be the case. We fail to ace Cagliabue, Capt. Webb, Lieut. Moyers, anything in the action of the Japanese Capt. Dempster, Major Burton, R. E., Government deserving of all this hostility Capt, Davies, H. K. Loyd, N. W. P. on the part of our Yokohama contem- Lodwick, H. E. McCullum, L. Mendel, E. Wilford, 28th Regt., F. V. Ribeiro, B. poraries, and we only wish there was L. Noronha H. U. Baker, E. Newcombe, 8. a Government half ze enlightened and Hancock, A. Hancock, A. Cheyne, U. May, progressive in China as the one in Japan. J. R. Hughes, J. P. Barres, J. K. Morris son, E, Tobin, A. McG. Heaton, J. M. Armstrong, Dr. C. J. Wharry, H. L. Dennys, O. F. Pollock, E. H. Oxley, B. H. Nelson, W. H. Mossop, M. E. Manook, R. Lyall, Dr J. H. Lochhead, S. J. Ker naghan, H. Just, A. B. Johnson, G. F. at Gwalior, with the next outward Eng-Johnson, Jurey, T. Jackson, A. P. Handley, lish mails, left Singapore yesterday (Mon- day) afternoon.

Dec. 20, Chinaman, from London to Hong-

kong.

Dec. 22, Sophie, from New York to Hong,

kong.

Dec, 28, lno, from Greenock to Swatow. Deo. 23, John Nicholson, from New York

to Shanghai. Ded. 27, Undine, from London to Shangbal Dec. 20, Canaan, from Cardiff to Hong-

kong.

Jan. 4, 0. R. Bishop, from London to

Hongkong.

Jan. 11, Windbover, from London to

Shanghai.

Jan. 12, Woodhall, from Hamburg to Hong-

kong

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Jan. 31, Forward Ho, from London to

OF

DRYGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI. BITES, TOILET REQUIRITED, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINE& MANUFACTURERS

OP

Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters.

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

Feb. 1, Robert Henderson, from Buryport THE CHINA MAIL.

Shanghal upon Contributions for the Year 1876, passed Pulo Obi en 21st April, bad light

A will be Payable on MONDAY Next, the

7th Instant.

WARRANTS may be had on application at the Office of the Society on and after the

5th Instant.

By Order of the Board,

E. MOORE,

Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

I

NOTICE.

to Bougkong.

2, Folynesia, from Cardiff to Hong. kong,

B.S.W. winds to the Lat. of Cape St. James, thence to the Paracells fresh South-Feb. erly winds and fine weather, then light S... winds and calms until at Hongkong. Feb. 5, Carrizal, from Cardiff to Hongkong. Fassed German barque Sirius on the 12th. Feb. 3, Daphne, from London to Hong.

kong

The Pacifle Mail Steamship City of Peking, 5079 tone, F. L. Tannor, Esq., Commander, sailed from San Francisco April 3rd at my7 12.15 p.m., to 9th had light variable winds

Act. Becretary,

F. PEIL.

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and fine weather, then to 17th fresh gales

from S.W. to West with head soa, then to 19th fresh gales from S.E. veering to S.W. HAVE This Day CLOSED the Hono- and West, with fresh gales, and thence to

KONG BRANCH of my Firm.

Yokohama light variable winds and tine weather. Arriving April 23rd at 4 Hongkong, May 1, 1877.

sailed from Yokohama 26th at 4.30 p.m., to Van Dieman's Straits, had fresh gales GENERAL WEEKLY SALE,

from Soutli and thick weather, and thence to Hongkong light winds and calms, riving May 1st at 9.30 a.m.

9.50

ANE, CRAWFORD & Co. will sell Le Public Auction, in their Sale

Room, Praya Central, on

FRIDAY,

the 4th May, 1877, at Noon,- Cotton Socks, Stockings, Napkins, Butcher's Knives, Ponknives, Tooth Brushes, Eau de Cologne, Lavender Water, Silk Umbrellas.

Also,

Ar

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.

MAILS will close

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOOHOW.- Per YESSO, at 11.30 am, on Wednes

day, the 2nd May,

For AMOY.-

Por ESMERALDA, at 11.30 am, To-

morrow, the 2nd inst,

White Lead, White Zinc, Black Paint. For SWATOW & AMOY.--

&C12

¿c., And,

&c.

The North China PONY "PIMENTO," a Good Hack,

TERMS OF SALE,Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. The Lot Or Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at purchaser's, rink on the fall of the hammer.

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Hongkong, May 1, 1877. Occidental & Oriental Steam- Ship Company,

TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE, 1* CONCTION

CENTRAL and

WIEN THE

UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING BAILROAD COMPANIES

AUD

ATLANTIO STRAMRES. The s. S. "DUBANIC" «ill be do spatched for San Francisco via Yoko. on FRIDAY, the Int Jine, # 8 pan, taking Cargo and Passengers for Jepan, the United States and Estops.

hamm

Connection is made at Yokohama, with Kitanters from Shanghai.

Freight will be received on Board until 4 pm of the 31st Inst. Parool Paskages will be received at the Office until p.. same day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full ; value of same In required.

Return Passage Tickets available for 6 months are issued at a reduction of 20 par sent on regulär zaten.

For further information as to Fraight Or Passage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 87, Queen's Road Central.

G, B. EMORY, Agent. Hongkong, May 1, 1877,

Per CHEANG HOCK KIAN, at 2.30 p.m. 'T'o-morrow, the 2nd Inst. For SHANGHAL-

· Per CHINKIANG, at 3.30 pm. To.

morrow, the 2nd inst

For MANILA.—-

Feb. 12, Leading Wind, from Antwerp to

Hongkong.

Feb. 17, Therese Behn, from Cardi to

Hongkong,

Feb, 18, Matchless, from Cardiff to Hong Feb. 13, Cactus O., from Cardiff to Hong-

kong.

kong.

Feb. 19, F. P. Lichfield, from Cardiff to

Hongkong.

Feb. 10, Maipu, from Cardiff to Hongkong Feb. 20, Penrith, from London to Hong

kong Feb. 22, Enid, from London to Hongkong. Feb, 22, Osaka, from London to Hongkong, Feb. 29, Belted Will, from London to

Shanghai.

Feb. 27, Gold Buator, from Cardiff to

Hongkong Feb. 28, City of Aberdeen, from London to

Shanghai.

Feb. 28, D. MeB, Park, from Sunderland

to Bingapore and Hongkong. Feb. 28, Janet Ferguson, from Glasgow to

Singapore and Hongkong. March 1, Isles of the South, from Cardiff to

Hongkong.

Per SORSOGON, at 2,30 p.m. on Thurs March 2, Paracca, from Cardiff to Hong

kong, day, the 3rd inst. For AMOY AND TAMSUI.---

Per TAIWAN, at 5 p.m., on Thursday,

the 3rd inst

[For BANGKOK.-

Per RAJANATTIANUHAR, at 5p.m.,

on Tuesday, the 7th Inst. MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET,— The English Contract Fasket LOMBAR.

DY, will be despatched with the Mails

for Europe, de, on SATURDAY, the

6th blag

The following will be the hours of closing

the Malli, dra. (mon

Friday, 4th May.-**

5 H., Money Order Ufics clases. 8 F.M., Post Offlos dioses except the Next

Box, which restaifis open all night.

Saturday, 8th May.

7 A Post Offer opens for cale of Stampy, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence.

10 A., Post Ofies closes except for Inte Letters. Registry of Lettore censBE. (10.15 a., Estters may be posted with Late Fax of 18 cents extra Portage till

to

11 .., when the Post Ofte Ülenis

entirely.

11.30 AM, Letters (but Letters only.

to

addressed to the United Kingdom

Pia Brindisi or to Singapore, may

be posted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 48 conta extra postage tall

11.50 when the Mall is finally

closed

Tongkeng, April 4, 1877,

March 8, A. S. Davis, from Cardiff to

Hongkong. March 8, Caller On, from Cardiff to Shang March 4, Nimbus, from Cardiff to flung

boi.

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, MAY 1, 1877.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

THE telegrams we published last night course of the campaign in Turkey, It enable some idea to be formed as to the

would seem that the Russian army in Europe is advancing towards Dobruska, of Bulgaria, having the Danube both to a district forming the north-east corner the north and west; in fact that river bounds two sides of it, and the ses the third. The Russians crossed the Danube Gortschakoff in the Russo-Turkish war An Inquest was held this afternoon by Mr and occupied the same distriot under of 1853-56, and some of the severest James Russell, Coroner, on the body of a conflicts fought by the Tarks took place there. The country is said to be low, Chinese woman named Ching Ases, who sterile and marshy, but destitute of died from an overdose of opium, self- water fit to drink. It seems probable administered. The Jury, Messrs W. N. that the Turkish feet will be able to: Bain, C. V. Smith and J. de Britto, re- render the Turks some important ser turned a verdict of felo de se, vices in preventing the crossing of the Danube unless, indeed, some such a catastrophe occurs as took place at Rus Tur usual fortnightly entertainment at the tchuk on the same river in 1864,

other side of the river. In these days

W. K. Hughes, C, S. Haden, W. H. Forbes, F. T. P. Foster, J. B. Emory, Jolan Fairbairn, F. Lawson, J. HL Cox, J. Collings, CO Cohen, A. Cozo, O. B. Coughtrle, E, Cope, H. Cope, C, E. P. Chator, H, M. Bevis, E. R. Bellion, John Bruco, R.N., W. W. Battles, S. Ashton, F. H. Arjanes, R. Alford, C. Kahn, Rev. G. Reusch, Rev. R. echter,

W. Wilson, T. G. Williamson, Wm. Wheeler,

M. J. D. Stephense, F. O. P. Silveira, M. A. E. Vaucher, R, B. Carnegy, E. Traill,

G. Smith, B.N., J. E. fqular, Rev. J.

D. A. Do Remedios, D. Ruttunjee, O; F. A. Sangater, M. W. Saunders, R. A. Kingsmill, A. R. Madar, Capt. H. Curtin, M. A. Silva, Dr S. 6. D. Walls, Lient.

J.

R. S. F. Walker, 28th Regt. Lien. Kelly,

R. A., F. D. Sassoon, Stanley Cope, Capt,

when a Turkish flotilla was entirely de Temperance Hall last evening was not so stroyed by the Russians under Schilders, well attended as usual, and ladies were

B. W. Bar, H, L. Dalrympley L. Noronha, The telegrams state that the Turkish conspicuous by their absence. No doubt JM, D'Almada e Castro, J. F. C. Da Roza, March 1, Brown Brothers, from Cardiff to ironclad squadron is at Galatz, an im-the discomfort they experienced on the J. A. Dos Remedios, J. J. Dos Remedios,

Hongkong.

portant fortified town about 100 miles previous occasion from the smallness of the M. E. Sassoon. L. J. Guttierrez, S. Barf March 1, Khedive, from Antwerp to Hong-up the Danube. If it is true, therefore, rooms may have deterred many from at J. O. Edge, D. Robb, B.N., G. Holmes, G. Sharp, T. Thompson, A. Falconer, Rev. kong,

that the Russians are contemplating the crossing of the Danube in the neighbour-tending. The bill of fare was of the usual Lieut. Dixon, Capt, G. Connez, Wai Akwong Foong King Cheung, Leong On, Chea Kai hood of Dobruska, the ironclads of Ho- description, and those present were very Toong, Wai Shi Lum, Foong Sik Kwong, bart Pacha will probably play an impor- well pleased. Amongst the best pieces Wong Yu Yee, Chun Ayin, Chun Sew tant part in any efforts made by the were a reading (Sam Weller's love letters), Cheong, Choy Chan, Kwok Acheong, Ng Turks to keep their invaders on the pianoforte solo, a duet (Vicla and Piano-Kai Kong, Ling Tin Tool, Bu Man Cher, Mrs Hennessy held her reception on the of torpedoes and heavy ordnance, how forte), and a Franch song (La Rone de over, river fighting in ironclade must be Saint Flour) by an old favorite, who was Lawn immediately after the presentations rather ticklish work. The Danube is, vociferously encored. This closed the pro-to the Governor were concluded, and as we believe, navigable for even heavy coedingt and the meeting separated shortly the weather was fortunately favourable, draught vessels far beyond Galatz, so after 10 o'clock, We were glad to notice the ceremony resolved itself into something March 7, Alcetis, from Cardiff to Chefoo.that if the Russians attempt to cross the that the Committes have succeeded in pur skin to a garden party. The following

river at any other point, the Turkish March 10, Sir Lancelot, from London to fleet is likely to give them some trouble, chasing a very sweet-toned planette by ladies were presented !--

Shanghat.

The fact that Russian troops have been Broadwood of London. They are indebted March 18, Golden Spur, from Cardif to allowed to oconpy without resistance the for this valuable acquisition, we believe,

Hongkong.

town situated on the banks of the De- placed it at the disposal of the Committee Wallachian town of Giorgevo, a fortified to the kindness of Mr Sangster, who has

nube opposite Rustchuk, (the important fortress and town about two hundred at cost price. Mr T Algar was in the miles further up the river than Galatë, | obsit. and held by the Turks,)"shows that

kong.

March 4, Jala, from Cardiff to Hongkong, March 6, Lord Macaulay, from Cardiff to

Hongkong.

March 16, Bessie Morris, from Braunes to

Amoy.

March id, Antwerp, from London to Hang

kong

BOADING FUN China and JAPAN ronta. At London.—Steamers, via Bunn Catal.

Candia, Figin. Glenânida,

Teviot

Seludla

Balling Vessels. Duke of Abertors, Corad,

Commissary. Kaisów. James Shepherd.

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Scindia. Melbrek,

At Idurrpool. Ajax (str.)

Priam (str.) CW, Cochrane. Henry S. Sanford. At Glasgow,

if the Roumanians are not actively at-

asting the Russians, they, are at least 14VES AT GOVERNMENT HOUSE. not opposing them. The town of Foti, A levés or public teception was held by whith another Turkish foot is said to His Excellenty the Lieutenant Governor

Mrs J B. Coughtrie, Mrs Moore, Mrs F.. Inffam, Mrs. Mooro, Mrs J. Maciars

Mrs Rickard, Mrs Bremner, Mrs Barff, Mes lane, Mra A. Ti Manger Mrs C. Colee, Mra E. Newcombe, Mrs Ridgway, Mrs C. Clouth, T. Jackson, Mr F. H. Bell, Mrs Hall, Mrk, Hareland, Miss Dare, Mrs G. Sharp, Mra Burdon, Mrs C. M. Kerr, Miss McNeir Mrs McEnen, Mrs Moyeras Lady Smale, Mrs Wharry, Mrs Wodehouse, Mrs Phillippoj Miss Shervinton, Miss Lilla Shervintous Mrs Shervinton, Mra W. J. Graham, Miss Huttam, Mrs A. Lister, Mrs. H. Hier, Mro. J. Dixon, Mrs E. Theband, Misa Wilcox,

be bombarding, is situated on the shores Mr John Pope Hennessy) at Government Mrs E. C. Wilcox, Airs C. Webb, Mrs A. Br.

of the Black Sea but a few miles from House this afternoon, when a large number Hutchinson, Mrs Danby, Mrs W. E. Burton, Batoum, near which place a recent tale-

Mrs J. Hinde, Mrs N. B. Dennys, Mrs R. 8. gram informed us the Russians had been of officials (Naval, Military, Consular and Neate, Mrs E. Bowdler, Mrs Ridgway, Mrs routed by the Turkish Asiatio army with Oivil) besides a goodly gathering of private. F. Holliday, Mre Coxon, Mr Ando, Mrs In low of 800 men,

muddenle attended. The heads of depart Holmes, Mrs H. Cope, Mrs W. Wilson, Mrs Tomlin, Mrs Gilborne, Mrs J. M. Arm- ments and other officers of the local strong, Mrs T. D'azelda Remedios, Mrs E Government were received before the hour. Halmas, Mys St. Clair, Mrs Linstead, Mrs fixed for the more formal presentations; A T, Manger, Mrs V. 9. D'Azevedo, Says

ALTHOUGH the suppression of the rebel. ligg in Japan has occupied much more

No: 4315

MAY 1, 1877.]

dios, Mrs A. G. Romano, Mrs Newton, Mrs Huskisson, Mra Wharry, Mrs Keswick, Mrs W. E. H. Done, Mrs L. Beyer, Mrs C. C. Smith, Mrs Forbes, Mrs E. Sharp, Mrs G. Coles, Mrs E. Wilford, Mrs Neate.

SUPREME COURT. IN SUMMARY JURISDICTION," (Before the Chief Justice Sir JOHN SMALE.) 1st May, 1877.

Lo Mong and anotlier y. C. Vincent, $228,60.-The defendant was the Captain of a ship which had recently left for Amey. Mr.Johnson who appeared for the defendant asked that the ease be adjourned as the summons was served on him at the last moment and he had a good defence to the

action. Adjourned for three months. Holmes appeared for the plaintifs.

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FOOCHOW.

(Herald, April, 26th.) H. M. S. Mosquit returned on the 20th instant from Wenchow, and left again this morning for the same port, touching at Tamsui en route,

We believe that the next representation by the A. D. C. will take placò some time Dext week, and that the piccos selected for performance are in an advanced stage of

rehearsal.

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conflict on a fresh ground is yet to be moon. The nows of the last few days has been received, naturally, with extreme discontent by the foreign newspapors in Yokohama which support the revolt.

The Straits. (Singapore Daily Times.) From Manila papers to the 7th April, the following is translated.

Sooloo. The whole of the ports of the Sooloo Archipelago, being declared free has injured Sooloo, the principal port, and has diminished trade with Zamboanga and Manila, for foreign vessels from Singapore and Borneo repair with profit to the Moro ports, with the cloth and goods which have not borne custom house charges, and deprive the port of Sooloo of competition, and leave the Chinese dealers without trade. Looked at commercially, these are the effects we are feeling, not merely a port but the whole Archipelago being free, which will infallibly bring about the establishment of a navigation line with Singapore, supported by Chinese commerce, which is nourished by Sooloo produce, which has caused large amounts to be invested in this Settlement, and has brought to the Colony: 80 persons of Chinese descent, which, furthermore, will draw goods in exchange from a foreign port, thus de- priving our commerce and our custom house of the advantages they had enjoyed. The sacrifices on our part will hence result in advantage to British trade, for conquest and occupation hera, with free trade, opened to the Sultan the ports closed four years ago by the Maritime blockade."-Comercio, 31st Marah.

London, April 2.-The Post's special from Berlin says that Prince Blamarok has ten- dered his resignation of the Imperial Chan- sellership,

The case, too, was not free from embarrass-salarios of telegraph operators deprives them menta in other respects. His Lordship of subsistence. The Grand Vizier replied could not help expresding bis surprise that that he did not know how anybody could

Bertin, April 2-Herr Complausen will & gentleman of high standing in the Colony, be paid now, even in paper, as there is and at one time head of the polles force, barely enough money to provide the army

take Bismarck's place as Chancellor of the who had given evidence for the prosecution, with flour and rice. before the Magistrate should not have Paris, March 31.-The Budget Commit-Empire. Bismarck's resolve Is attributed remained in Singapore until the trial had tee, though almost exclusively Radical, in diplomatic circles to the mortifying taken place. Not so, however; he left for refused to adopt the draft of the report on results of the Spring sesalon of the Reigatag, Hongkong the day before the case was the public worship estimates drawn by the growing complications with South Ger called. Bis Lordship then reviewed the Guichard, on account of its violent hostility many, and the strong personal feeling that evidence of every witness most carefully to Catholicism, and directed Guichard to his popularity is rapidly diminishing throughout the country. Comphausen's and compared the evidence of one with the remodel the report. other, and the points upon which that for London, April 1-1000 iron ship-build- nomination will certainly be regarded a

and, in fact, Bismark's resolution to retiro the prosecution agreed and differed withers at Stockton-on-Tees have struck for an favorably by the whole of Prussian Germany; and from that for the defence. Regarding advance of ten per cent. In wages,

A despatch from St. Petersburg says:- cannot but be esteemed as a most serloun Inspector Strugnell's evidence he said that the character of the police force was con. According to intelligence from London, the oxlamity for the Empire. cerned in the trial, and if the charge be protocol signed on Saturday will be imme- proved many more policemen, in fact, all diately notified to the Porte. of them at the station, must have been General Ignatieff arrived on Friday oven-pectations as to the effect of the Protocol are concerned in the outrage, and if the pro-ing, and had an interview with Prince

The newspapers comment secutor's story be true, inspector Strugnell, Gortschakoff, having been in and out of the station during on his mission, express a belief that the ing the whole of the day in question, muat protocol will only guarantee peace if Turkey have known something of this occurrence; carries out reforms, which they rogard as and he pointed out the discrepancies in doubtful. Strugnell's evidence, as given before the Magistrate and given before the Court, ing of the protocol virtually abrogates the regarding the hour at which he sent the Treaty of Paria. We believe that Russia Corporal to Campong Bahru, he at one will soon proclaim this result. Among the time awearing that it was 12.10 p.m. on that obstacles to the conclusion of peace with day, another time that it was 12.30 pm. Montenegro is Italy's opposition to the and at another time 1.30 p.m. His Lord-coaston of the part of Spezz ship afterwards went at length into the evidence of every witness for the defence.

The summing up lasted two hours and forty minutes, and at twenty minutes to two o'clock the Jury retired to consider their verdict and returned into Court at two o'clock. Answering to the Registrar, the Foroman stated the Jury were unant mous, in returning a verdict of guilty

Loudon, April 2-4 despatch from Con- stantinople says that England's sanguine ex-

Tuzkoy in a by no means shared there. resolved as ever to roslat interference in her internal affairs. If Russia chooser to insist on Montenegro's making peace, Turkey will probably consent to send an agent to St. Petersburg, to confer in regard to simulta-

AMERICAN ITEMS........

New York, April 2.-There was an exhibition of the telephone here this even ing. A piano performed upon at Philadel phis a hundred miles distant was distinctly

Wo understand that Mr. Pedder meditatos J. J. Anthony v. J. T. Anthony and another, $683.10.- Mr Johnson appeared for an early departure for England, and that the plaintiff, and Mr Wotton for the defend pending the return of Mr. Sinclair the ants. He admitted the debt, but asked that functions of British Consul will be discharge exccution might be stayed." His Lordshiped by Mr. Everard, Mr. Mansfield will, we understand, take charge of the Vice-Consul- rofused the application.

ate at Pagoda Anchorage.

Dr. and Mrs. Whitney, who arrived about a month ago, to join the American Board Mission, leave this week for Shau-wa-foo, to join the Rev. Messrs. Walker and Blakely, who have now resided for several months at that interior station. Messrs. Walker and Blakely report the natives as very friendly,

A Paris correspondent says:-The sign-neous disarmament. Mt and their prospects encouraging. Dr. Osgoed accompanies Dr. Whitney on this trip, but will at once return to his work here. Shau- wu is 250 miles in the interior, in a direction little north of wast. The journey by boat is long and tedious, but it requires only & or 6 days to come down over the rapide.

A strange and somewhat discreditable scene occurred on the afternoon of the 19th instant, in the Foreign Settlement. It appears that a subordinate native official was engaged on the jetty in front of the Custom House in superintending the discharge from cargo boats of a quantity of rioo. While no occa- pied, one of the mandarin's followers deserted his post, and on presenting himself later on in the afternoon, was seized by the attendant lotors, stripped, and severely beaten. The flogging was administered in the curapound of an adjoining foreign hong, and in the presence of a large concourse of natives and several foreigners. It is hardly right, we think, that the Chinese Autho rities should permit the enactment of such scenes in the most crowded quarter of the Foreign Settlement.

Mak A Ting v. Collaco, $4.- This was. a claim for wages as cook. The plaintif was proved to have left the defondant's service without notice, and judgment was therefore given for the defendant.

Wong Yik Hing v. Leo Yuen Kong, $200.This was an action brought to recover damages for a right of way. This round been before the Court several times, but the obstruction, as Mr Stephens alleged, had not been removed. His Lord. ship fixed Wednesday week as the day for hearing the suit. Mr Wetton appeared for

the defondant.

Police Intelligence. (Both Magistrates Sitting.) 1st Alay, 1877.

*MAD DRUNK." Fraucis Shannon, a Sergeant H. M. 28th Regiment, was again brought up before Mx Rossell, charged with making a disturbance In the Hongkong Club and damaging pro- perty therein.

Small pox was still prevalent in several provinces of the Philippines by last accounts, many deaths from it hating taken place.

Locusts have appeared in the provinces of Abra and Ilocos Norte. The inhabitants have beon actively pursuing and destroying

them.

The Diario de Manila of the 4th April after noticing the discovery of a great bank of rose-coloured coralear the Azores islands says: The foregoing intelligence makes us reflect how productive will be the fishing for the white, black, and rose-coloured coral which exists in the S. portion of the Philip pines, and which is now neglected, owing to the want of apparatus to ensure rapidity and security during operations." Tho

The farce above named brought the entertainment to a close; and the guests separated after giving three hearty cheers for Captain Westoby and the "Namoan Minstrels."

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The officers of the S. 8. Namoa gave a very successful entertainment on board their vessel on the evening of the 20th instant. The programme embraced Negro Minstrelsy Private Samuel Thoma, H. M. 28th Re. character songs, dancing, &c., and concluded giment, was recalled-During the time I with a dismal farce-entitled

Of the singing and was in the defendant's company on Sun-Dramatic Ageney."

HORRIBLE CRUELTY BY INDIAN day, our conversation was on nothing instrumental accompaniment, it may be said

POLICEMEN AT SINGAPORE, particular. He never said to me anything that the "Namoan Minstrels" did full justice

In the Supreme Court at Singapore of a grievanco, or anything in the shape of to the excellent ballads and choruses selected a complaint against any one in the Regl. for the occasion; while the dancing or "toe-bofore the Acting Chief Juatios, several ment. I am not aware of any grievance ology" of Mr Tarantula Triplet," evoked days were occupied from the 18th April, in that he might have had. It might perhaps loud and well deserved applause. A stamp investigating a charge of cruelty preferred not have been strictly the right thing to do speech by Mr Fat Summy" contained against the prisoners, Police Corporal to ask a Sergeant in uniform to go to have several capital local hits, and caused con- Mootoosamy No. 40, and Constable Kader Bacha No. 278, in having on the 21st a drink, especially when 1 know him to be siderable merriment.

"tee-total," but we were mess-men, I

January last, at the Sepoy Lines, tortured thought we might be freer, and he told me

domestic servant named Lim Ah Tah for that be would only have a glass of lemonade.

the purpose of extorting a confession. The prosecution was instituted under Sections Idid not see anything of the defendant when

More than one misunderstanding has, we 323 and 833 of the Penal Code. The At- I took leave of him at the Cross Roads until I saw him at the Club. I did not believe, Intely occurred in regard to shooting torney General prosecuted on behalf of the know that he had another glass of brandy over the adjacent paddy fields. Foreigners Crown, and Mr Vaughan conducted tho after we parted.

no doubt tako much pleasure in circumvent defence. It appeared by the evidence that The defendant said he had nothing furing the succulent snipe that now frequent a robbery having been committed at the ther to say. He had no intention of be the neighboring plains, and we hear of house of Dr. Anderson at the Sepoy Lines, several capital bags having been made. But that gentleman, on the 21st January, coming drunk or of making a disturbance.

Peter Floyd, Sorgeant LM, 28th Regi- it should be remembered that the Nos crep called in some of the dottative force to ment, was called :-I know the defondant, is at present in its infancy, and that dogs do inquire into the etroumstances, and the a Sergeant in the 28th Regiment. He much injury occasionally in retrieving, result was that he ordered into custody, on joined the Regiment here about ten months trampling upon and destroying the young amapicion, Idm Ab Tah the prosecutor, his I am not aware that he had any plants. The consequence is thut collisions, waterman, and a little Chinese boy. The griovance against any one in the Regiment. at other times rare, occur between the

prisoners were at once taken to the Sepoy His private conduct has been very good, villagers and foreign sportsmen which the Linos Police Station, and, after having exercino of a little more consideration on

been kept there about three hours, the worse of drink, never knew him to drink both sides might prevent. The Chinese prosecutor's evidence was to the effect that anything so strong before.

have lately contracted a habit of endeavour-he was taken by the prisoners to a shed ing to wrest loaded guns from foreigners close to the powder magazine; his clothes were removed; his hands locked behind thereby taking the law into their own hands besides running a risk of being shot. The his back with handcuffs; his tail tied to proper course would be to complain in all the bar of the window and his legs tid by such cases to the foreigner's consul, by a ropa. He was then asked several times whom the grievance could he redressed in by the prisoners to confoss where the mis- sing property was, but he repeatedly assert legal form.

ago.

And I have never known him to be the

This closed the case for the prosecution and defence.

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His Lordship then addressing the prison- ers said, "Prisoners at the Bar, The jury have found you gullly of the grave offence with which you have been charged, and I fool bound to say that 1 quite concur in their verdict. I have had, and have, great difficulty as to what should be the proper paaishment to give you for the offence, and it being the first of its kind brought to light in this Colory, and perhaps there being some extenuating circumstances to be found in the fact that you belong to race among which torture for the purpose of extorting a confession is not unknown, I have, under all the circumstances of the case, endeavoured to pass as light a sentence as I possibly can, in the hope that it may, at least, act not only as a Atting punishment to yourselves but as a warning to others, and as this is the first offence which has been brought to light I hope it will be the last. The extent of punishment for this offence which the penal code lays down is 7 years. I hope the justice of this case will be met by inflicting a punishment upon each of yon of 3 years' rigorous imprison ment.""

The prisoners were then removed.

SCRAPS FROM INDIAN PAPERS.

TURKEY AND RUSSIA IN INDIA.

About thirteen thousand rupees have been subscribed by the Mohammadans of Kurachee in aid of Turkey, and Russia has been publicly cursed in all the mosques.

CAPTAIN BURNABY,

News has rouched London of the safe arrival of Captain Burnaby at Erzengan; on the banks of the Euphratas, a stage not far distant from Erzeroam, his present destination. Captain Burnaby was in good health, high spirits, and fall of confidence of the possibility of achieving his new adventure.

Malva.

A NEW OPIDM COMPANY.

NEWS BY THE AMERICAN MAIL.

The Standard announces that after the signing of the Protocol by the representa tives of the Six Powers at the Foreign Office in London, Count von Boust, Austrian Ambassador, Count von Muster, German Ambassador and Gonabria, Italian Ambas Bador, had a conference with the Marquis d'Harcourt, French Ambassador, at the French Embassy. The Marquis subsequent- ly left London for Faris.

A telegram from St. Petersburg aaye that in spite of the signing of the Protocol, Pessimist views again prevail there, and war is considered tnovitable.

The St. Petersburg Fedomost declares that the Protocol is the baglaning of the denouement, Russia cannes disarm, unless she is convinced that she will not have to arm again. War may not be immediate, but it is inevitable.

The Golos asys the signing of the Protocol does not decide peace or war. However desirable pease may be, there are situations in which war would be necessary,

The Journal of St. Petersburg mys the tone of the debates in the Turkish Parliament leaves little hope of a peaceful issue.

The Vienna correspondent of the Stand ard reports that, according to advices from St. Petersburg, Russia has ordered her the Mediterranea and squadron in American waters to the Baltio.

hoard in Steinway Hall.

New Orleans, April 2.-The Times to- morrow will contain a statement from high Republicau sources that it has boon recent. ly discovered that the eight Electoral votos of Louisiana properly belong to Governor Tilden, and that testimony will be farnished him in the proscoution of his suit ander the writ of que warranto.

New York, April 2.-Your correspondent has authority for the statement that Twaed has surrendered all his property and effects, На and made a completo assignment. refuses counsel, and has allowed his caso to go by default. Ho has written to Chas. O'Conor that he does not intend to resist. or oppose any suits that may be brought against him in the name of the people, Last Saturday was the last day of appeal in the great suit against him.

Among the passengers to Europe on Saturday was J. B. Houston, Ex-Vice President of the Pacific Mail Company. It is understood he goes in the interest of the Pacific Mail Company.

THE EUCALYPTUS.

It seems that some of the Eucalypti actually overtop the Pyramids in height. A calubrated naturalist, Mr Pian-ohon, has given in the Bearce des Deus Mondes

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a résumé of all that is known about these wonderful trees. He says that whille The Times correspondent at Vienna the Eucalyptus amygdalina attains to points out that the question of disarmament height of 145 to 152 metres (473 to 496 still remains the real question at issue. It feet), the dome of the Invalides in Paris is has not beau solved by the protocol, but only 105 mètres high, the Cathedral st only postponed. The chances of eventual Strasbourg 142 mètres, and the Pyramid of agreement about disarmament have not, Cheops-the highest building in the world perhaps, been greatly improved by transfer--146 mètres. The Eucalyptus globulus, ring negotiations from the Powers to the although not attaining to the height of the parties immediately interested and influ- amygdalina, is still taller than the celebrat enced by popular feeling. The turn which led Californian tree, the Wellingtonia affairs have taken is undoubtedly favorable, gigantea. It le cultivated on a large acalo as it removes the danger of immediate at the Cape of Good Hope, the southern collision and places the Powers in a po- coasts of Spain and France, the Island of sition to exert some influence on the course Corsica, and especially in Algeria. In Paris of affairs. Although no agreement seems it is customary to place young specimens of yet made concerning the future mode of the tree in public squares as a moreable proceeding, it is probable England will be summer decoration and so much is its allowed to take the lead in negotiations at peculiar form and blue colour admired, that winter approaches, the plant has to be re- Constantinople, as she has done in those the inhabitants are quite sorry when, as turned to the greenhouse. In Valencia (Spain) the vulgar name for it is the lever- tree. A few years ago a Spanish gardener visiting Paris was shown the tree as a novelty. He romarked that it was already a popular specific against fevers amongst the peasants of Valenola, and that it had even been found uccessary to plant a guard at the fever-tree to prevent its leaves from M. Planchon couchon being strippod concludes by saying that it is a rare example of a tree indigenous to Australia which bas been estabished in Europe, Asia, Africa, and America by right of its utility and beauty.

with Russia.

London, April 1-A special from Paris says:A rumour is in circulation that the roof of the Mount Cenis Tunnel has fallen in, overwhelming two passenger trains.

Home, April 1.--The Corriere d'Italia Bayan view of the agitation which Catholics appear to desire to raise, Signor Melagri, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has authorized Italian representatives abroad to give, if asked, most reassuring explana- tions as to the Government's warm inten- Papal Guarantees Law.

Berlin, April 1-Princess Charlotte, eldest daughter of Crown Prince Frederick William, has been betrothed to the here ditary Prince of Saxe Meiningen.

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The Magistrate then addressed the de-

A Portuguese Company has been started fendant, saying that it was a very serious affair he had got himself into, evidently

to grow opium in Mozambique. It has from the brandy he had taken, so that he

capital of about £180,000, and its promoters have obtained from the Lisbon Govorn became raving mad; and being armed at

The Church of the American Methodist ed his innocence. The Constable No. 278, ment a concession of fifty thousand acres -the time, he ought to have taken care of

himself so as not to place himself in the Episcopal Mission, known as Ching Sing then went out and fetched a red ants nest, of land, said to be well fitted for the cultion to respect and ensure respect for the position he was now in. It was fortunate, Tong, in the southern suburbs, near the Tea and, on the prosecutor, in answer to ques-Lure of the poppy, at a trifling fee, and the however, that the damage he had done to Pavilion, which was seriously injured by the tions, again and again assorting that he did right to export opium free of customs duty property was comparatively small, aud that flood last year, having been entirely rebuilt, not know where the missing articles were, for a period of twelve years. The Manag no greater mischief had resulted from his at a cost of $1,500, (including Parsonage the Constable No. 278 placed the ants' neating Director, Senhor Ignacio José de Paiva on his head, face and chest; the ants Rapozc, who has been some time in Indis, violence. But there was no doubt that he arrangements for native preacher) was

London, April L-The Times Berlin had committed an a:sault on several gentle dedicated on Sunday last, the 22nd instant. crawled over his body, even into his mouth studying the various methods of opium men in the Club. the presented his sword The introductory servico was read by the and ears, and for an hour this continued, cultivation and manufacture, left Bombay despatch says it is expected that Russia will to the breasts of two gentlemen and ad. Rev. S. L. Baldwin, hymn announced by the the prosecutor meanwhile suffering the for East Africa by last mail, taking gran raise a heavy loan as soon as the confidence OPIUM,New Patna, cash.... $7761

him twelve experienced oplum growers from of Europe in peace is strengthened. dressed them "You are one of them." Now, Rev. N. Sites, prayer offered by the Rev. C. most intense agonies, until, afterwarde, as

London, April 1-A News despatch, had it not been for their prompt answers Hartwell, and the Old Testament lesson ho described it, he was "as a dead man,

dated Constantinople, Saturday, states that be might have murdered them or done read by the Rev. C. C. Baldwin, 1.D., the unable to cry." Evidence was given by

Safvet Fasha, is preparing a diplomatio serious injury to them, and he would then New Testament lesson by the Rev. N. J. the waterman and small boy that they were

note to the Powers. The object is to obtain have had to answer the charge for murder Plumb, and the 2nd hymn read by Rev. subjected to similar torture on the same

His Nga Ngük Sing. The sermon was then day, and, in addition, the former

an agreement to a delay of one month, in or for doing grievous bodily harm.

The P. M. S. S. City of Peking, Captain which to terminate the present situation of Worship had thought yesterday of commit preached by the Rev. Hu Po Mi, from beaten with a rattan, and the latter w ting the case for trial, whon he might have Psalm 122: 1, after which the 122nd Psalms the hand, but though both were positive Tanner, arrived this morning with news uncertainty which compromissa all interests.

London, April 1-The Daily News' des- CAMPHOR, received a heavy punishment. But taking was read responsively by Rev. S. 1. Baldwin that the Corporal was one of the part from San Francisco to 3rd alto. From the patch from Rome sags:-General Oartle QUICKSILVER, ... all circumstances into consideration, he and the congregation; and the remaining who did so, they were not clearly able to thought the justice of the case would be portions of the dedication service were read Identify No. 278. Corroborative and me. files which she brings we select a fow tele presented to Cardinal Simeoni on Friday, an album containing the signatures of over het by dealing with the case here. He by the Rev. F. Sites, the benediction being dical evidence was given, and though the graphic ftoms which throw some light upon 30,000 volunteers, prepared to aked their witnesses were subjected to a severe cross- had several officers here who spoke of his pronounced by the Rev. F. Ohlinger.

blood for the temporal power of the Pope. About 200 persons were present, sum-examination, their evidence was not mate. the outbreak of the Turoo-Russian war. general: good character, and thoro was the

The Alla has the following:

London, April 1-A News despatel dated Bank, on demand, Aworn testimony of the Sergeant that his pletely tilling the main audience room. In rially shaken in any particular.

· 30 days' sight, The defence was grounded upon an alibi

6 months' sight, character was very good So taking all things front of this is a small room for week day

London, March 31—It is officially an Vienna, Sanday says:-According to a into consideration, he would order the de- preaching to heathen audiences; and in the in the instance of one prisoner, the Corpo- nounced that the protocol has been signed. Vizier and Safvet Pasha have resolved to Oredita,

telegram from Constantinople, the Grand fendant to pay $30 as amende, in default rear are rooms for native preachers, prayer ral, the improbability of the story, that the

The Timer leader says:We cannot but one mouth's imprisonment. He was also to meetings, &c. Adjoining is a neat book charge was concocted and that it was

see Turkey in the background behind all forestall foreign diplomatic pressure by Documentary, 6months' sight,.. 4/0 go to gaol for three months' simple impri- store, where all the publications of the press brought forward maliciously, and revenge these fair arrangements of the Powers. So making peace with Montenegro and com- Bombay

of the Methodist Episcopal Mission are kept fully. The Inspector of the Station and

30 days for sale, as well as many from other mission neveral policemen, who gave evidence much depends or what the Porte will do or plying, by anticipation, with the conditions Calcutta, presses in Chine.

for the defence denied positively that such decline to do, and Russian disarmament is of the protocol. Even with this, the News Shanghai, demand, an occurrenos could have taken place, and promised on the expectation of so many thinks the hopes of peace are very faint.

Berlin, April 1-Germany has concluded Bar Silver, 17, dwts, B., the evidence of a Chinaman was given to things which may not easily be fulfilled.

Gold Leat, THE INSURRECTION IN JAPAN. the effect that during the hours in which the contrary, the dominant fesling in commercial treaties with Peru, Nicaragua Mexicana,

London, April 1-Count Henry von English Sovereigns, the torture was said to have been inflicted, Constantinople is still defiant. (Tokio Times)

Arnim has become blind through erysipelas, Australian Sovereigns,

Discount, m Kumamoto is ovenpied by the troops of one of the prisoners, the Corporal, was with present temper of the two empires, the General Yamagata, and is now the head him at Campong Bahru, investigating a suggestion for negotiations for common

A special from Dublin states that Cardinal

Shares, quarters of Arisugawa no Miya. The charge of a theft of fowls of which he had disarmament, to be carried on by a Turkish and is not likely to survive long, rebels have retreated from all the strong been accused, and for which during that delegate at St. Petersburg, does not appear Callen is seriously ill. THE CHAIR NUISANCE, positions in which they originally establish time he was in the Corporal's custody, promising. It may be said that the success To the Edi or if the "CHINA MAIL" od themselves, and their present situation Oorroborative evidensa to that effect given or failure of this new attempt at pacification is unknown. The struggle aves not seem by policemen at Campong Bahru Station must be decided at Constantinople. The Government is, under the sireninstances, Hongkong, 89th April, .877. S12,-This nucance, which has been too likely to be much longer continued. Kioto was also adduced:

The care for the defence closed on Thursfully justified in sending out Mr Layard The Turks are full of animosity against often brought to the notice of the atthori is still the residence of the Court and

Popular festivals of various day afternoon, and, yesterday morning, Russia, and the distrust of Russia's seeming the signing of the protocol as a recognition H.K. Fire Ins. Co., $6377 ties by appeals through the medium of the Ministry press, and which I regret failed to attract hinds have enlived. Tokio during the past flis Lardchip summed up the case to the abettor may be even less reasonable than of Russia's right to proce.d to measures of China Fire Ins. Co., #147

work.

Jury. His Lordship, in his opening remarks, thair attention, is getting intolerable.

Passing through Que n's Road and by The report of established communes said that in reference to the charge of tor-three months ago. Many Turks interpret coercion, should the Porte not fulfil the A.K. & W. Dock Oo., 35% dis.

Hongkong Gas Co., 875 nom, the Hongkong Hotel, which is the place tions with Kumamoto, autiounced a fort ture against the prisoners he need scarly Russia's overtures as signs of pasilianimity conditions under which Russia considers it 8.K, O. M. 8.-boat Oo., $11 % dis thiefly thronged with obeis, a passenger is night ago and duly scoffed at by the rebel add anything to the remarks of both lea ed and weakness. Layard has had experience is possible to withdraw her troops from the Shanghai Steam Navigation, Tis. 29

London April 2-4 St. Petersburg letter Hongkong Hotel Co., $66% din, generally sazailed with a perfect chorus of organs in Yokohama, is now more than Counsel as to the importanes of the trial of the Turks, and perhaps there is no Tackish frontier. "eh ché! ah ché!" and if he happens to fully confirmed. On the 8th inst: a detach Unfortunately, torture, for the purpose of Englishman to whom they would more res

Temperature. stop for a mment there is immediately ment under Lisut: Colonel Oku made its extorting confession from prisoners, is a dily listen. To him and the other Ambas says: The condemnation of the youthful Chinese Imperial Loan, £103

orto the expediency of doing nothing has been followed by a suit against 1501 tremendous rush of the chair-coolies, and way out of the castle and joined the national process well known to be in togue in adore we must look to impress upon the demonstrations before Kasean Cathedral the unfortunate passenger stands a chante troops at Uto From that day, tghting Eastern countries, but he used scarcely

hood, circulation of treasonable writings of being pretty nearly impaled with the was continued until the 18th, when the restack, here under the English Big it can. which may be represented as nulluging the persons of both soxes for secret brother (Paken af Messrs Falsoner & 06. i Premties,

Tendors, Marsh 3 Pera despatch and preparatory steps for a Communistic

· Hinoxons, May 1, 1877, chair-poles The thoroughfares are ob insurgents gate signs of an intention to not for a moment be allowed to exist. His Protocol. atruoted, and the pedestrian is bothered to abandon their positions south-west of the Lordabip would add that it was impossible

He tust either walk city: On the 16th they were driver frem to overlook the fact that there was much eye-he Constantinople Garrison ex revolution. Investigations by Special get rid of them, attay bfbgage a chair, but if he adopts the availiel, and the advance gara of the dissatisfaction lit the way in which the case lolted symptoms of sympathy with the Committee of the Senate, which create a BETH M... latter alteriiative, which in mostly the bace,perialists; led by Lieutenant Colonel had been brought before the Court, in deditlout Softas, and is being gradually ra great sonaation, prove that a well-organized

1 ..... he has to bear alap from disappointed hair Tumaga, took their stand beneath the that he quite donddered with the Attorney moved and replaced by tecraits from Biglle plant existed, based on the principles of the coolles the tisual Chinese complimentary castle walle. General liaroda sutured the General. Whether Inspector Strugnell was and other remote provinces-uncouth, wild International Social Democrats. As an THERMOMETER-0.... 4 P.M.... rematky Certainly our acting Captain place on the following day, and the two concerned or not he was employed for the looking men, on whose readiness to fire, the instance of the significance attached to the

Do. (Wet bulb) 9. A.M.. 78 ara many Turks, as well as Christians, who despite his ailments and laborious duties,

Do, Do, Superintendent of Police ought to do come months siege was finally raised. No positive defend, in the face of the fact that if any Government thinks it can rely. There trial, it is noted that Prince Gortschakoff,

804 Do thing in order to stop such a nuisance as information is given as to the line of guilt attached to the prisoners he was blam

Do. watch the case.

80 retreat taked by the defeated insurgents, able, and it was also to be said that oven if only look for a chance for safety in foreign has already appeared twice in Court, to

intervention. this, Body sh

Do, Maximum. but they are believed to have fallen back the prisoners wars found not guilty, through

Galatea banker waited on the Grand Thanking you for inserting these lines,

toward their own province, whether to his getting up the defense a stigme would I am yours du

NERVOUS, I disperse in confusion or to resume the attach to the Crown and the police fores, Vizier, declaring that the reduction in the

His Worship said he thought it right to tay that Private Thome had acted impro perly in asking the defendant to go to have a drink when he knew he was a man not given to drinking, and that at least he bould have taken some care of him when he was in his intoxicated state,

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Deer Stalking in China. Chinese Dentistry.

Chinese Intercourse with the Countries of Central and Western Asis during the Fifteenth Century, Part II. (Continued from page 182,)

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100 80

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750 600

smoked

22

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80 70

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80

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760 700

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220

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LONDON; N. TRUBNER & Co, HONGKONG: China Mail Office. Price, 40, leather half bound, The scope of this work includes detailed descriptions of important SITES and Moxu- MENTS, notes on the CLIMATE and general Prawns, TOPOGRAPHY, FAUNA, Flora, „GEOLOGY Ray,. and Merzonotour of each Port and its Roach, neighbourhood, with HISTORICAL NOTICES

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(Mandarin)

Papaw, Pears, Nanking, 160 150 Pears, Chefoo,

Plums, Dark-red,

260 260 Prunes, Dried,

200 180 Pameloes or Shaddock, each

60 70 Raisins, Muscatel,

calty 140 120 Salesbury Seeds, Fak-kwo, catty

70 Strawberry (Yeung-mal),

80

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Sugar Cane,

160

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100

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140 130 Water Cheanuts, Canton

160 140 Butter,

51.

120 100 Coffee,

80

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40

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22

and minute details respecting the rise and Rock Flah, progress and social characteristics of the Salmon, Canton, several foreign settlements. To these per Salt Fish, Foochote.---My Yu Ching Cheong, Footleulars are added anmmaries and statistics of chow Arsenal; Mr Lum Krok Ching, Mari- the TRADE of each open Fort, compiled from Shark, young time Customs.

official returns, together with statements Shrimps, Shanghai.Mr Ng Ching Shun, Mari respecting COINAGE, CURRENO, and Ex-

Skate, time Customs; Me Ho Yue Chuen, Mari. CHANGES, LANES of SELAM COMMUNICATION, time Customs; Mr Chun Bing Hot, Meere DISTANCE, and rates of Passat Money. Enapper, Jardine, Matheson & Co.; Mt Kwong Hints, and recommendations to travellera, Saipe Fish, Chuen Fook, Educational Mission School; giving full particulars of Outeir and modo

of proceeding to the less frequented settle Boles, Fresh and Mow Bing Sang Keo shop,

Ningph-Me Sung Min Chen, Maritimements are also included, combined with Tench,

notes on DOMETIC MARKETS and Mode Turtles, Smalk Onatoffis

of living Bankows. Tee Hing Hong,

White Baity In addition to furnishing similar particu Chefos. Yea Shun Hong.

Vegetables. lars, the Section devoted to Hongkong Japan-Mr Imong Chun Tong, Munici. contains an historical sketch forming Asparagus,

chronological Index of the chief events Bamboo Shouts, . |pal Office, Yokohama.

which occupied public attention between Saigon.-Wobang Hong. Efforts have been made to estabílsh

Beans, sprout, 1841 and 1866, including PortCAL EVENTSĮ Agents for airoulating the Chinese Mail inall Singapore.Ting Hee Hong

Changes la the GOVERNMENT SERVION, the the porta and in the interior of China, all | Foox Sang Hong,

passing of important ORDINANCES, the the ports in Japan, in Saigon, Singapore,

Penang.-Yow Wing Fong) Argus Office. ARRIVAL and DEPARTURE of EMINENT Penang, Calcutta, Batavia, Manlis, the

RESIDENTS, & record of the most notable Best Ronty. Calcutta-Mow Sing Company. Philippines, Australla, San Francisco, Peru

PIRACIES, ROBBERIES, MURDERS, FRAUDS, | Braeslem, and other places which Chinese frequent.. San Francisco.--Hwang Foong Tal Hong. FIRES and Criminal TREALS, ADDRESSER Cabbage, White Cautodi When the list of Agencies to completed,

The above are some of the Agencies; and PassiNTATIONS, de, du

The appendix contains full tables of the others will be published, when they are

various steam companies lines. It also with the express couriers who carry the includes a CATALOGUE of over 440 works official despatches and Peking Gazelles, to published in the English language_upon circulate the Clinses Mail in the futerior of Ohina and Japan, while a copious Indrz at the end of the work affords a ready means of referense to the reader,

above

Kong

THE Undersigned have boon appointed

Agents for the above Company at already established in most of the arranged for. Negociations are in progress Bougkong, Canton, Focahow, Shanghai places, and in Important ports more that and Hankow, and are prepared to grant one agent has been appointed at each. Insurances at current ratos,

CHUN AYIN,

Manager. Hongkong, February 23, 1874

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, October 14, 1868,

Hongkong, March 10, 1874,

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