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Notices to Consignees.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE STEAMSHIP AMBOTO, FROM LONDON, PENANG AND

SINGAPORE.

JONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Steamer are hereby notified, that the Cargo will be landed and stored at their rink into the Godowns of the Undersigned (the Hongkong Wharf and Godowns, Watchi), whence and from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Goods remaining in store after the 28th Instant will be subject to rent.

Optional Cargo will be sent on, unless notice to the contrary be received before 4 p.m. To-day,

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

MEYER & Co., agents. Hongkong, June 21, 1877.

GERMAN STEAMER GALATEA, BÖHME, Master, FROM HAMBURG vi¿ SINGAPORE,

YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowns of the Under- signed, from whence delivery may be ob- tained.

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

Goods remaining in Store after the 29th Instant will be subject to rent.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless notice to the contrary is given before 3 o'clock To-day,

Bille of Lading will be countersigned by

WM. PUSTAU & Co.,

Agents B. 8. Galatea,

1020

Hongkong, June 22, 1877.

GERMAN STEAMER BELLONA, ANRENG, Master, FROM HAMBURG viá SINGAPORE,

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Steamer are hereby informed, that

their Goods are being landed and stored at

their risk in the Godowns of the Under signed, from whence delivery may be ob

tained.

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

Goods remaning in store after the 30th Instant will be subject to rent.

Options! Cargo will be forwarded unless notes to the contrary is given before Noon To-day.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

WM. POSTAU & CO.,

Agents, S. 8. Bellona,

Hongkong, June 28, 1877.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

Intimations.

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

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

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

HANNAH LAW, British ship, Captain R. Greig.-P. & O. 8. N. Co.

HIERONIMUS, British brig, Capt. T. A Kool,—Landstein & Co.

Eono, British barque, Captain Tozer.-- Arnhold, Karberg & Co.

ROBT. HENDERSON, British barque, Capt. John J. Guan.- Vogel, Hagedorn & Co.

BROWN BROTHERS, American ship, Capt. D. 8. Goodell-P. & O. S. N. Co.

MATCHLESS, American shlp, Capt. John C. Dawes.-Douglas Lapralk & Co.

VISCOUNT MACDCFT, British 3-m. sch'ner, Capt. Wm. Wright.-Borneo Co., Limited. CORINNE, Britlah barque, Captain Wo. Robertson.Wieler & Co.

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR TAIWANFOO AND AMOY.

The British Steamor

"HOLYROOD,"

PA. MOVican, Master, will be despatobed for the above Ports on SATURDAY, the 30th Instant, at 2 p.m.

For Frolgbt or Passage, apply to

VOGEL HAGEDORN & U.. Hongkong, June 27, 1877.

PACIFIC MAIL 8. S. COMPANY,

j630

THE Company's 8. §. CITY OF TOKIO despatched hence to SAR FRANCISCO via YorоHAMA on MONDAY, July 2nd, Instead of on the 80th Instant, as previously advertised.

RUSSELL & Co., Agenta. Hongkong, June 27, 1877.

192

SHIPPING,

ARRIVALS.

June 28, Olympia, German steamer, 717,

& Co.

THE CHINA MAIL.

|POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS, Į will offer rewards for information that

MAILS will close-

will lead to the conviction of the offend ers in both these cases.

For MANILA.--

Per ESMERALDA, at 9.30 am., on Saturday, the 30th inst., instead of as previously notified. For YOKOHAMA & SAN FRANCISCO

Per CITY OF TOKIO, at 2.30 p.m., on Monday, the 2nd July, instead of as previously notified. Correspondence for Registration will be received up hour,

No. 4364-JONE 27, 1877.

opinion of our Postmaster General, applies

Mr Sharp: I think it a very improper only to the malls for the Continent and remark; I suppose I know how to cond at a Franes, as the Agent, it is feared, would prosecution. not have opened the London Mail and could not be in possession of the plis chargés, ad- dressed to England.

A Few days ago wò called attention to the outrageous delay that has taken place in the publication of Mr Grosvenor's re- Wore Apo, the prisoner who was lately port on the Mission to Yunnan, and soutenced by Sir John Smale to be flogged, pointed out the absurdity of the excuse and whose whipping was either postponed that had been offered by the Government or realited by H. G. the Governor, has for ita non-appearance. The only excuse

The Magistrate said Mr Francis had not taken objection to the question, only it bad struck his Worship as being loading.

Mr Sharp said the question was rather in favour of the defence than of the prosecution. make up a story, and the witness had bis Mr Francis said everything" tended to memory refreshed every time.

Continued:--I was then dragged into the

arch who had a bamboo in hom hand. I was

to 30 minutes before the above that has been hitherto, advanced for Lately been giving sat tawable to the Gaol engine house. I saw a woman under the

authorities. It stural to a scoundrel of the Apo class, he waxes fat and kicks in return for leafence displayed towards him This worthy nearly succeeded the other night in breaking out of his cell ; and it has been found advisable to appoint a Com mission (consisting of Meased Bussoll and Stewart) to inquire into the droumstances of the affair. The prisoner complained of continual ill-treatment In Gaol,

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET. —

keeping the public ignorant of the con- The English Contract Packet TEHERAN tentsofthereport formore than six months will be despatched with the Malls after everybody expected to know all for Europe, dro on SATURDAY, the about it, has been that Sir Thomas Wade 30th Int AXN

was preparing a memorandum on the MAILS BY ** FARNOR PAUKNI— Yunnan and Chefoo business work The French Contrast Packet HOOGLY, that at the outside ought to be satis

will be despatched from Hongkong factorily accomplished in a week. It on SATURDAY, the 7th July, will be seen, however, from the following with Malls to and through the remarks that occurred in the House of United Kingdom and Europe, vid Commons on the 17th May that another THEN O. Daily News of the 23rd Inst Marseillan to Salgon, Bingapore, Batavia, Galle, Australia, New Zea-xouse has now cropped up," namely, contains the following items of newa 2- land, Tasmania, Fiji, Aden, Sey that the Foreign Office has so much chelles, Réanton, Mauritius, Suez, printing in hand that it is unable to the effect that the Loudoun Castle arrived Telegraphic news has been received to and Alexandzie. This Is the beat print off the voluminous papers relating at Suez at 3 pm on the 21st inst. She opportunity for forwarding Corrs to the Yunnan affair, although we are left Singapore at 11 pm on the 2nd, and spondence to . Afrles, the Cape, promised them shortly. This excuse is therefore made the passage from that port St. Helena, and Ascension,"

no better than the previous one. It in to Suez in 18 days 18 hours, or from. Woo proposterous to suppose the supercoke sand that, the local gone, do not under: State papers are kept secret agents not expect and even months to suit the convenience to receive news by telegram, of the arrival

of the Gleneagles et Suez. If the Government We hear that the steamer Pingon has of the printer. desired, it could have every paper and every been chartered by the China Merchante document in Downing-street printed Company for twelve months, lo convey coal within a month, and hundreds of London from Naald. The Soochow left last printers would be glad to undertake a sraning for Ningpo, on which Une it to contact for the work at usual rates understood she is to san in opposition to

the Chins Merchants' Company. The simple fact is that the Government, for reasons best known to itself, has not desired the Yunnan papers to If the Government is so anxious" be made publio up to the present time.

MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW. Shipping.

Goods per Ambotó undelivered after this

date subject to rent

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

Established 4.D. 1841.

香港大藥房

MA; 8; WATSON & Co.,

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

· WHOLESALE: ANd Esfall DevOGISTS, IMPORTERS

Daveniers' Sundries, NurseNY REQUI- BITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLIAN, AMERICAN, AND FERSON PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS

or

|

(vids Mr. Bourke's remarks (below) to have Mr Grosvenor's report published,

B { we should like to learn how it happens that Mr Davenport's report on the trade ing capabilities of the country traversed

A

Polies Intelligence. (Before O. May, Big) 2 June 27, 1877.".

1 ASSAULT AND BATTERY, belonging to the Hongkong Fire Insurazion Mr George Taufer and Edward Taufer, company's Fire Engine house, were sun

by the Mission-a comparatively unimmoned by James Smith and George Brown, portant document, especially from a privates H. M. 26th Regiment, for an assault

them on the 15th June 1517.

E. Nagel, Saigon Jane 22, Rice-SIEMGIEN Sods Water, Lemonade, Tonio Water, statesman's point of view has been

M. H. F. Jackson, Shanghal June 23, Tos. June 28, Diomed, British steamer, 1941, -BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE.

1023, G. Alton, Saigon June 22, Rion- Juun 27, Golden Horn, British steamer, W. Fuerau & Co.

June 27, Thingvalla, Danish steamer, 1677, Molsen, Saigon June 23, Rice and General.-LANDSTEIN & Co.

June 87, Teheran, British steamer, 1671,

A. B. Johnson, Shanghai June 24, MA

and General.-P. & O. S. N, Co.

Gingerado, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters.

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

*The publication of this iseus commened at 8.10 p.m.

THE CHINA MAIL.

June 27, 1.30 p.m., China, German HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27, 1877. steamer, 648, J. O. Ackermann, Sh nghai j301720) Gol and Treasure JUDGING from the proclamation from the

($17,000). —SLEMBSEN & Co.

June 27, Taiwan, British steamer, 408,Tactal of Formosa with reference to the M. Young, Tamsul June 20, Taiwanfoo 23, introduction of telegraphs into that is DOUGLAS LAFRAIZ & Co. Amoy 28, and Swatow 26, General-land, which we published a few days

CON. OF HULU, a heroby ONSIGNEES of Cargo per Pacific Mall

poused that their Goods are now being lanned and stored at the Company's Go- down, where immediate delivery can bu obt aned,

No Fire Insurance has been effected

RUSSELL & Co.j. Agents. Hongkong, June 25, 1877.

GERMAN BARK BATAFTA,

172

O. HASSLOOP, Master, FROM HAMBURG.

A steamer coming in from the West.

DEPARTURES, June 26, Bellona, for Bangkok.

27, Anadyr, for Shanghat

27. Norna, for Swatow.

27. Lizzie H., for Manila, 27, H. N. Carleton, for Honolulu. 27, Rotterdam, for Touron. 47, Stracathro, for San Francisco,

Cate

CLEARED.

Thomas Lord, for New York. YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above | Dauphine, for Foochow

Vessel are hereby requested to Rand Diomed, for Londos, &a.

in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigued | Anozi, for Haiphong,

for countersignature, and to take immediate | Montgomeryshire, for Saigon. delivery of their Goods from alongside.

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

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

Agenta. Hongkong, June 25, 1877.

BARQUE UHINAMAN, FROM LONDON,

i72

THIS Vessel having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are requested to send in their Bill of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goode

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

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Üo.,

Agents. Hongkong, May 21, 1877.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES.

9. 8.

ANADYA

FOTICE. YONSIGNESS of Cargo per 3.- 8. Euphrate, from London, In connes tion with the above Bioamer, are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed and stored at their risk at the Company's Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained Immediately after landing,

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con- aignser, before To-DAY, at 11 a.m., request. Ing to be landed here.

the Wndersigned

Goods remaining unclaimed after Bart

(

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

Per Diomed, from Shanghai, Mrs Danen- berg, Mr and Mrs Carvalho, Master Purcell, Master Messy, and 18 Chinese.

published, while the

contents of

on

Mr Sharp appeared for the prosecution. Mr Francis for the defence.

convenience sake, might be taken together

Mr Sharp asked that the two cases, for

Francis objected. He thought each

then thrown down in the engine house. I notiond another European besides the 1st defendant, but I cannot identify him. There were several Chinamen, and I was beaten. The 1st defendant kicked me several times, and I got my head under a porumbulator. Some one esme running into the engine house. I had by that time received two or three blows on my head. The persons in the shed then left me; there seemed to be e disturbance going on in another part of the the skin then. I could not very well recollect shed. I did not think I was out through

after that time what occurred. I then got up and ran out of the shed. My shirt was blood on my clothes then or not. When I torn, and I could not say whether I had left the shed I noticed the 1st defendant followed me with something in his hand. I did not know what occurred after this. I believe I was knocked down outside the shed. The next thing I recollect was meeting a I could not recollect things Policeman. after I came outside, because I became back with me to the shed. At this time I partially insensible. The Policeman noticed I was covered over with blood, fruta a out on my head. I saw then a number of persons standing round the engine homes. I saw Brown there. The engine house wa rather dark. The night was rather a dark night. The 1st defendant then gave me into custody. The policeman left me in charge of a Sikh Constable while he want back to the engine house to get Brown and Teuier to go up to the Station. We all went up together. I had my belt on when the policeman came, and it was not taken off before this. It was taken off by the policeman. When at the Station, we were policemen then washed the blood of my face. charged with assault and put into a coll. Some was covered all over with blood. I remained in the cell all night. (Jacket produced; it was smeared all over with blood).

Mr Sharp-Are these stains of blood? Witness:-I believe so.

Mr Francis--Very liberally diluted Continued:-I was admitted into Hospital out on my head. I am still a patient there after this for treatment on account of the oss should be taken separately and accord-have not been discharged yet. My shirt ing to the copies of the summonses, served was stained also, but my clothes had been | on his clients, there were four separate cases, sent to wash when I was admitted into Hos- one complainant against one defendant form-pital. The charge of assault against mus ing a different case.

was dismissed.

The Magistrate said he had only two originals, and he would amend them so that they might be taken together. If Mr Trancis objected to the amendment, his Wor- ship would adjourn the case for fresh sum monses to be taken out,

Mr Grosvenor's report are still kept profoundly secret. The greatest are has been observed in regard to the results of the mision to Yunnan and it must be perfectly clear to every one who thinks at all on the matter that noither the time required by Mr Wade to prepare his memorandum, nor the convenience of the printer, is in any way accountable for the extraordinary delay that has taken place in the pub lication of this report. We direct at tention to these matters, because it seems to us that for a Government to set up anch trumpery excuse as these under such circumstances is de rogatory to, and unworthy of the post- tion of the administration of any en- lightened country. If it is inconvenient to the Government to bring forward the matter just now, why does not Mr for Bourke or Lord Derby say so, and not consented to the amendment, and the two offer such contemptible excuse cases were tried as one case. these,+-

ago, there seems to be no doubt that the benighted aborigines of Formosa will shortly enjoy what a learned correspond ent of this paper recently described as "alternating and intermittent telegraphic sointillations of light," by which, we presume, was meant telegraphic intelli- gence. The proclamation states that a scheme for the formation of telegraphs between north and south Formoss has received imperial sanction, and that the Taotsi has already dematahed officers to survey the route from Tamsul to Takow between which places the first line is to be erected. This section, it is added, will be continued to other places, the lines being pat up in future as required. Mr Bourke aald, I can assure the hon. The Taotai is particularly careful to im- member that fler Majesty's Government press upon the people that the entire ste sa anxious as he is that these papers scheme will be carried into effect by the but there are a great number of other papers should be produced as soon as possible, Chinose authorities themselves "even of a very voluminous character now being

Mr Francis remarked that the disadvant-

age of the cases being taken together would be the inability of the defendants to give

evidence for each other.

Mr Sharp said he was quite prepared to have the case adjourned, when he would take out a fresh summons, and possibly he tight then frame the charge in another

After a little more discussion, Mr Francis

to discharge the 2nd defendant, as there had bean no avidence against him. An assault was a personal complaint, and there was as complaint.

Mr Francia at this stage asked the Court

The Magistrate said the witness only spoke to what he knew himself; there might be things against the 2nd defendant which

he did not know. His Worship could not socede to Mr Francis' request, as he wished to hear all the evidence first.

Mr Francis then applied that, in thì în terest of justice, the Court would re-open the former case, or put in that case as evidence.

to

reverse the positions of complainants and The Magistrate said the Court had power

defendants, and had sometimes exercised it. He could not say what he might do in this. oase, but he had the power.

By Mr Francis:-I am a Military prisoner at present.

An Officer in Court said this was a mis- take; witness was not a prisoner yet.

Mr Sharp briefly opened the base, express- Mr Holt (for Mr M. Stewart) asked the ing his regret at having to proceed against Under Secretary for Foreign Adairs when two men who had with one or two exceptione the report of Mr Grosvenor's mission to borne an exceedingly good character, and Yunnan, with the remainder of the papers who had distinguished themselves so well in connected with the Margary Expedition, the last typhoon that they were highly com- and also the papers of the recant Conven-mended for what they did. For this he was tion between Sir Thomas Wade and the all the more sorry that he should have to Chinese Government, would be laid upon prosecute them for such a crual and serious the table.

sssault as that now laid to their charge. He then proceeded to narrate the feets of told by any one in the barracks that I was a prisoner for over-staying my leave. I was the case.

was escorted down after the case was eveZ James Smith, a private Hi M. 28th Regi-admitted into Hospital on the 17th inst. I 16th instant, I went out to take a walk from thete. On the night of the 15th lust., ment, was called:On the evening of the to the guard room, but was sent to my room with George Brown: I was perfectly sober

Continued I had leave up to 10 o'olack, but I stopped away all night. I was not

'Per Teheran, from Shanghai, Mesara the mechanics to be employed are to be printed at the Foreign-office. These papers Brown was rather drunk, he, not sohor Brown and I went down the Praya by a Ray and servant, W. Samuel and servant, Chinese subjects" and that it "will not are now, in a very forward state, and they He could, however, walk steadily and Krew side street. We met a watchman at the W. Pustan and servant, E. Clayton, W. have the slightest prejudicial effect, upon will be presented to the Hotise as soon as

Rausby, and 125

Per Taiwan, from Amoy, do., Lieut. the people." Boyer, R., Capt. Stott, Mr Davis, 2 European deck, and 81 Chinese,

It is to be very much regretted that the perpetrators of the brutal murder on the

possible, taking into consideration the Importance and the voluminous character of these and the other paper which are now being printed by the Foreign-offs.

LOJAL AND GENERALA

Jardins, Matheson & Co.) that the S. 5. Glenfalloch left Singapore for this port on Tuesday, the 26th inst.

corner. My companion rushed at him be- what he was about. About 9.30 p.m. we cause he was half-drunk. He did not strike were walking about the Fraye arm-in-arm him. He only shouted at him. We were was on the outer side. I had my art walking in the middle of the road when we linked into Brown's. Before we arrived at the defendant's engine: house, we met an

saw G. Tanfor leaning against the arch. Wo Indian watchman, and Brown said some would not have reached any one en the sides thing to him. I pulled him off. He did There was no person walking in the street. of the road, as we were in the middle. not strike him I am quite sure of it.

I saw no Chimaman dressed in white passing Each of us had a cane in our hand, a light along. I believe the 1st defendant meant We are Informed by the agents (Mesarsons only. I did not see Brown do anything is remarks for us, but why he used them I. to anybody else. When we passed the engine could not say; it could not have reference house, I believe I saw the ist defendant, G. Taufer, standing in an each-way with auther to whet Brown did to the watchman because the distance was too great. I felt insulted and man. We were still walking arm-in-arm went up to the 1st defendant to ask for ar After we passed the engine house two or explanation, and the answer I got was a three yards, I heard a voice coming from low on the head. I swear I did not square- the rear, which said in English, "Get off to up at him then. When I got my coat off, I are these were the words. Upon hearing reach him; I did not get hold of what he the barracks, you English cowards." I am alosed with him and attacked him. I did not these words, I let go Brown and walked had in his hand, because he went away from back towards the engine house, because the voice came from that direction, and there me into the engine-house. As he went in, he called out something, and a number of men came out and surrounded me outsido was nobody else in the street as far as I could see. I did not touch any one before the gine room. I was then dragged inside this, nor did I see Brown do anything to along the ground, having first been pulled anybody, I saw the 1st defendant come down. I don't recollect at any time having from under the archway to meet mer hold of G. Tanfer. I could not have grap had heard before I said, "What do you had no chance. When I got out of the He used words pretty much the same as I pled him because when once on the ground mean by that?". He then mads blow at

Fer Golden Horn, from Saigon, 19 Chinese. Per Thingvalla, from Saigon, 16 Chinese, Per China, from Shanghai, 23 Chinese. Bowkewan road on the 14th instant can-

DEPARTED.

not be brought to justice, We have Per Anadyr, for Shanghai, Miss May had two horrible and unprovoked mur Richardson, Meners Howo, C. Burgerjee, ders in the Colony within the last two W. Webster, Heckscher, and Watson.

From Marseilles, Messrs Fonzalin and weeks, occurring in point of fact within Stokes, Mr and Mrs Lay, Messrs Davies, a few hours of each other, and in neither Philips, Lebas Rikon, Deacon, Johnston, has the guilt, so far, been brought home Luneau, Vasselon, Sister Mario Justine to any one, Brutal, however, as was Tass will be a Court of Enquiry at the and 8 others, Vernet, Thomas, and Monsigr. the murder in Aberdeen Street, it affords Harbour Master's Office at 11 o'clock on Petitjean,

no comparison in deliberate brutality Monday next, the 2nd July, to investigate with the fearful crime committed on the Sowkowan Road. An old man, 79 years into the cirenmstances attending the strand- of age, starts from Hongkong for Bowke Ing of the British steamer Thales. wan in the morning for the purpose of selling joss-sticks and joss-paper. Arriv. As the Marine Court to-day, four seamen ed between Sowkewan and Stanley he is belonging to the British ship Hannah Law stopped by two of his countrymen, and were charged with refusal of duty. They robbed of the few cash he has about him. denied the charge, but said they wanted Not astiated with this, the robbers re their discharge. They were ordered to re- quest him to sign a shit to his son saking intending to "tie-up" the old man until for money for his ransom-the scoundrels turn on board their vessel.

TO DEPART.

For Norna, for Swatow, 140 Chinese. Per H. N. Carleton, for Honolulu, 2 Europeans, and 388 Chinese,

For Rotterdam, for Touron, 20 Chiners.

for Singapore, 20 Chinese deck.

Par Diomed, for London, Capt. Slasks; Per Anasi, for Haiphong, 20 Ubinoso. Chinese.

Pos. Montgomeryshire, "lor Balgon, 80

SHIPPING REPORTS. Fine weather, detained & days at Woosung. The British steamer Diomed reports The British steamer Golden Horn reports:

the passage,

Zoutes bound Worth.

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me with something in his hand. I cannet gine house, I was followed out by ist des ey what that something was; it was black, the 1st defendant was bumping my head, I fendant. When I was on the ground and the money was forthcoming and on the Te punishment of Mr Chun e Kat, and I thought then it was a Pollostas's did not appeal to him to let me go, but f Bill of Ladies will be sountersigned by Light winds and fine weather throughout deceased refusing to accede to their literate and hongeraaster of Canton, which bacon The blow was aimed at my head, called out for help. I could not do anything Calms and fine weather throughout. On hack him about with their swords, appa the native merchants here; and the comboy blow and left a mark. It has gone because I believe his attention was drawn The Danish steamer Zhingvalla reports request, they proceeded to deliberately we resently noticed, has greatly agitated but I avoided it, and caught it on the else except calling out because he had his upper part of my arm. It was a pretty hands on my throat. The defendant loftmu the 32nd last., spoke the German schocher rently leaving him lying in the roadway motion has taken the shape of a petition to off now. He made several blows at me them away elsewhere. There was a crowd qute: under the impression that he was dead. the Governor for a commutation of the but I dodged them. He also tried to kick The German steamer China reports: He was chopped on his head, arms and sentence, passed on Mr Chun by the learned me several Hues, aiming the like it aside. I had no recollection of being on the After leaving Shanghal had strong N.B. Inge; ons blow had completely severed a Chief Justice, for contempt of Court in vital part of my person. While he was ground again after I came out of the engine ico then no wather with light Boutherly was severely chopped in thres places. case in Summary Jurisdiction.

winds and very bigh sea from the Eastward, bone of the right hand, while his head giving false evidence during the hearing of doing this and while I was dodging off from houses I don't recollect that after I got the The him, I said Wait a bit, listen to reason. Policeman to accompany me into the house, winds and calms to port.

The British steamer Talwan reporte: Wounded thus, the deceased lingered prayer of this petition has been refused; He replied as le all you baglich Left Tamsat 20th. Had light Westerly from the 14th to the 35th, when he and the charge of conspiracy will therefore talk about reasons. I then took off my coat winda to Taiwanfoo. Left Taiwanfoo on died. The jury has returned a verdict be proceeded with at the expiration of Mirsttempting to defend myself, and came upon

Chun Sz Kai' imprisonment. Ple

Brown, as I was backing, all this time. the 23rd; str. Holyrood in port. Had of wilful murder against two men un- otrong Northerly winds and heavy N.E. known, and the probability is they will We have been courteenaly favoured by Ms

Dat, the 30th Instant at Noon, will be subject to rent and landing chargon

No Fire Instiranes has been effected.

A. DU POURY, Agent. Hongkong, June 30, 1877. COMPAGNIE DEB MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES,

Lading to the Undersigned for counter. algustare, and take imediats delivery: This Cargo has been landed and stood at thair risk and expense.

No Fire Insusazes has been affected.

variable winds and fine weather to porti”

that I challenged the 1st defendant to s

Aght I did not challenge him at the Stac Con, nor was I violent either on the way of at the Station. I did not call the defendant threw my coat towards Brown I must pushed a Chineman on the road that night aliar nor did I spark at him. Brown might have have dropped my tane when drawing off without my seeing it, but it was srosedingly

and I have seen it since.” I don't

CONSIGNEES ( than Coron Bure and weather, Lofs Amoy on 26th, 143. 18 ayer, be discovered, la de used whe Du Pousy, Agent of the Mescagories Ma- titule Teald, anything while i folk of my emails wys of a serious nature at all, I di

requested to send in their Bills of at in able to state before he died that the ritimes, with the following telegram

port HS. Hornet, Teviot and Holyroo L

Costs The 1st defendant then walked into not say anything at the Police Court that I Had light airs and calms to Swatow, left attack was made by two men, both of Swatow 28th, sirs, in port: Huat Fuen, whom were strangers to him. It is said

"Paesugere Mel-kong sauvés, moins the engine house, and I went towards lim was knocked down outside the engine house. Mr Shanepi You then squared up at him, I did not say so because I did not think it Carisbrooke, Tientsin, and Hochung. Light that a great deal of reverence exista excepté plis chargés, valises diplomatiques. I suppose

Arathon Madras; oargaison malles perdues amongst the Chinese for old age, but

The Magistratej That is rather riggertive.sary, as I had only to answer the When we find an old man of 79 years: This we presume means that all the passen Mr Francis sald bitterte all the answers charge of assault. I had only four or five Plasses of als that evening at the National POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS, thus deliberately mutilated for a few get board the lost statter were saved had been obtained ruggeetvalya

except one; "árathon Madras"-probably MAILS will close-

cash, one's falck in the existence of this Madras and that the freighteminin were so I consider it a very improper come to Brown was with me all the time. He had My Sharp; Mr Francis Hea zo right to say avern. I went to go other public house, sontiment beyond the limits of families lost, with the exception of registered letters maka to me.

sume drinks before he left the barracks: Per PERNAMBUCO, & 8 p.m., an ead chue la liable so become a little and the omatal or diplomato, mail beganels ) ↑ consider it a very ezzet

Revoxumised to) was unable to lie on the Friday, the 20th Inst

pupken. We trust that the Government | The reference to reginerid jntigen; la "kap | pomariaj tor

guard 996 pesause of the injuries I resolved,

A. so POURY, Agent.

Ex Hoogly, JOM (in diamond) 18bags |

from Galle, Cinnamon Hongkong, June 16, 1877.

For SAIGON.

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