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\To-day's Advertisements.

FOR YOKOHAMA, HIOGO AND

NAGASAKI,

The Steamship

"ATHOLL," Captain THOMSON, will leave as above on WEDNESDAY,

the lat Proximo, at Noon. For Freight, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG. The Steamship

"SPARTAN,"

aul

Captain Coores, will be de spatched as above on WED.

NESDAY, the 1st Proximo, at 4 p.m. For Freight or Passage, apply to

Hongkong, July 30, 1877.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.,

Agents.

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FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

The Steamship

*DOUGLAS,"

Captain PITMAN, will be de- spatched for the above Ports

on THURSDAY, the 2nd August, at Noon.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LÁPRAÍK & 00. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

JONSIGNEES of the following: Cargo

are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter algnature, and take immediate delivery, This Cargo has been landed and stored at their risk and expense.

No Fire Insuranos has been effected.

R. DU POVEY, Agent.

Ez "jemaah."

N. B. 100 bags Stores,......from Madras.

K. Y. 27 pkges. Medtoine, from Saigon.

&c., Gy Son Tal,....

Hongkong, July 30, 1877.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

6. 8. ESMERALDA, FROM MANILA.

YONSIGNEES of Cargo per above

ARRIVALS.

POST OFFI

July 30, Sourabaya Packet, Dutoh barque, | MAIZ8 au ră3 12: 482, Verduin, Haiphong, July 21, General.

EDUARD SCHELLHASS & Co.

July 80, Krung Thep, Siamese barque, 488, N. Duhrazen, Bangkok July 13, Rios and Teakwood.-SIEMSSEN & Co.

July 50, Ohili, British barque, 445, W. Voal, Kurrachee June 2, Cotton-Gras, LIVINGSTON & Co.

July 80, Fottung, British steamer, 280, N. W. Hawkins, Haiphong July 26, and Boihow 28, General-KwosG LEE YUE & Co.

July 30, Pilgrim, American ship, 956, F. Fowle, Cardiff, March 14, Coal.-ORDER.

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DEPARTURES.

The

French Contract Pe

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will be despatoled tro Et on SATURDAY, the th August,

4069 odour, but with the t of outsiders there is always uncertainty, and frequently till a late moment is found

LOCAL AND GENERAL..

Tas British steamer Esmeralda, saya a

necessary, perhaps to discover in the end Manila paper, made the ran from Hong. with Malls to and thengh the that the departure of the steamer has toug to Manila la sixty hours on her United Kingdom and Europe vid after all, been postponed. Shipping Marseilles to Balgon, Singapore, business, we are well aware, depends las trip. She had been in dock and had Batavia, Galle, Australia, New Zea land, Tasmania, Fil, Aden, sey greatly on circumstances, but, as it has her bottom oleated previous to her depar- chelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Buer, been brought to system in the case of ture from Hongkong. and Alexandels, This is the best the steamers mentioned above, it seems opportunity for forwarding Corrò spondence to E. Afrios, the Cape, St. Helena, and Ascension. Letters may also be forwarded to Isna

by this Packet,

16, South American, from China for San Francisco, to South of Zamboanga,

a natural inference that some similar VESSELS SPOKEN-July 6, Chinking, from means might be adopted with the others Hongkong for Cooktown, in Torres Straits, From the variety of hours at which stenpaers leave this port it would appear that any time between daylight and dusk is suitable, and, with a little tacit might be introduced of steamers leaving

July 29, Tejo, Portug, gunboat, for Macao, The following will be the hours of closing cooperation among consignees, a system Ar the Marine Court to-day, James Water-

20, Washi, for Hollow and Haiphong.

29, Sunda, for Yokohama.

29, Namoa, for Coast Ports.

30, Hindostan, for Shanghai.

30, Jotun, for Bangkok.

80, Benledi, for Saigon.

30, Foochow (Siam. bg.), for Shanghai. 30, Mikado, for Halphong.

OLEARED.

Norna, for Swatow.

Cactus Olivari, for Cebu.

Siamese Crown, for Bangkok.

Jan Peter, for Haiphong. Stanfield, for London.

Cheang Hock Kian, for Swatow. Nuevo Constante, for Manila. Taiwan, for Amoy. Highlander, for New York.

PASSENGERS.

-ÄRRIVED,

Per Christiana A. F., from Callao, Meases Jose Rodrigues, M. Rodrigues, and D.

Rivero.

Per Esmeralda, from Manila, Mr Ern. shaw and 266 Chinese.

Per Cheang Back Kian, from Penang

., 678 Chinese.

Per Flintshire, from Saigon, 72 Chinese Per Nelson, from Cooktown and Saigon, 222 Chinese,

Per Fottung, from Haiphong and Bol how, Mr A. 8. Harvey and 32 Chinese.

Per Nimrod, from Phanran, 1 Chiluese, Per Jacatra, trom Haiphong, 5 Chinese,

DEPARTED.

Per Hindostan, for Shanghai, Mr Kubo, ard 8 seamen R. N.

Center are hereby informed that Krewick, Grips, and Capt. Dundas from

thotr Goods have been landed and stored | at thoir risk in the Gedowns of the Under- signed.

"No Fire Insurance has been effected.

A. MAG, HEATON,

Agent. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.

FOR SALE,

SMALL Twin Screw STEAM

A LAUNCH, 38 Fest Long, Built by

FORREST Of LONDON. For further part- culars apply to Captain CLARK, on Board British Barque Nimrod.

Hongkong, July 30, 1877.

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LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. Hongkong, July 30, 1877.

Not Responsible for Debts.

Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor

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

MATCHLERS, American ship, Capt. John €. Dawes,Douglas Lapraik & Co.

LEADING WIND, American ship, Captain F. M. Hinckley.--Moyer & Co.

JALO, Russian ship, Capt. C. F. Moberg. -Order,

ENID, British bark, Captain Braithwaite. Arnhold, Karberg & Co. ALPHINGTON, British barque, Captain G, Cunningham.-Wieler & Co.

ANTWERP, British barque, Capt. Atkins. Malchers & Co. MIGNON, American 3-m. schooner, Capt. L. H. Soule.--Order.

NORTHERN STAN, British barque, Captain John Wortley.-Order.

DORIS BRODERSEN, Danish ship, Captain 8. Neilsen.-Order.

TWILIGHT, British barque, Capt. Dalargy. Jardins, Matheson & Co.

PENSBAW, British barque, Captain John S. Alrey. Meyer & Co.

KIMBOP, British barque, Capt. Clark.--- Captain.

PILGRIM, American ship, Capt. F. Foule.

Undar.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

July 28, Benefactor, American barque, 586, 1. O. Hayden, New York April 11, General and Kerosino-RuSSELL & CO.

July 20, Christiana do 3-masted schooner, 500, F. Capra, Callao May 28, Copper.-REMEDIOS & Co.

July 20, Pym, British barque, 558, L, J. H. Stapleton, Newcastle (N.B. W.) May 28,

Coal.--MEYER & Co.

July 29, Zambra, British ship, 1180, Thos. A. Bladen, Brisbane June 14, Coal" -G198, LIVINGSTON & CO.

July 28, Spartan, British steamet, 987, J. Cooper, Manila July 26, General JARDINE, MATHESON & CO.

July 29, Cheang Hock Kian, British steamer, 025, F. Webb, Penang July 18, Singapore 17, and Saigon 21, General CHINESE.

July 29, Flintshire, British steamer, 1243, Thoma, Balgon July 26, General -A, MACO, HEATON.

July 30, Esmeralda, British steamer, 355, Thebaus, Manila July 27, General-A: MCG, HEATON.

July 80, Nelson, British steamer, 804, Staples, Cooktown July 4, and Balgor 25, BallastiDINE, MATHESON & Co.

July 80, Frosto, British barque, 368, Laldman, Quinton July 21, Balt.---MATER * Co

July 30, Canton, German barque, 373, Grants Newchwang June 24, Beaut SIEMSSEN & Co.

July 30, William. Cobb, American am achooner, 424, Brady, Newcastle (N,E, W.) May 18, Coal.-METER & CS.

July 30, Nimrod, British bargne, 605, Clackmannan, July 20, Salt CAPTAIN

80, Jagatra, Datoa brig. 810, Ditke , Halphong July 21, Bloc.--Russzit &

Por Sunda, for Yokohama, Messrs J. J.

Malta.

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the Malls, den, so

Friday, 3rd August

5 r.., Money Order Offes closes. Post Office closes except the NIGHT BOX, which remains open all night, Saturday, 4th August.

7 A., Post Office opens for sale of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence, 10. A., Registry of Letters cease1. – 11 A., Post Office closes except for Late

to

Lotters.

(11.10.4.M., 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 (11,30 when the Post Office CLOSES

entirely. Hongkong, July 21, 1877.

General Memoranda, WEDNESDAY, August 1-

sud

Noon.-Atholl leaves for Yokohama, &c.

4p..Spartan leaves for Singapore, THURSDAY, August 2:-

without fail at about a fixed time. The

effect of this would be that cargo would be got ready in time,

We know the effect

Without advocating laziness, we may put in a plea for relaxation as the result of more system. stated by the proverb to be produced on Jack by all work and no play, and that the bow should be sometimes unbent; if our residents, without calling public meetings and making a parade, would est quietly to work sach to contribute his share of assistance towards the estab- lishing of a more systematized condition of things, the result would be a public benefit.

house, chief officer of the American barque Escort, was charged by Roelof Koogman

with sarault. Defendant denied the charge, and as Koo man failed to substantiate his allegation, the case was dismissed.

Tan American barque Benefactor reports the loss of two offer crew during the pass- age-one man lost his life by asaldentally falling from aloft, whilst the other shot himself without assigning any reason for the rash sot.

THE Band of the 28th Regiment will per- form the following programme to-morrow evering, commencing at 8:30 pm- Overture,..La Dieu et la Bayadiere,.. Auber. Langers, Trial by Jury,

Sweethearts, Il Trovatore, Glorioso

[No. 4893.-Tour 30, 1877..

the defendant was arrested. He gave bis name as Tan Po, the saire mentioned in the telegram. He had a box in which thore was a quantity of money, and also a silver chafu which he had on his person, The clerk proved that the defendant took passage in the Cheang Hok Kian from Penang.-The compradore identified the defendant as Tan Apo; he knew him as such at Penang.On the defondant being

told that he would be remanded for one week, he said he wished the case to be sent back to Penang to be tried there.— The stagistrate wald that was prealsely what would most probably be done, but of witbout the usual papers. Remanded for course the defendant could not be sent one week.

DRUNHENNEBS,

on board the Harbinger, was fined 50 sente Antonia Aroble, a Greslan, and seaman for being drunk in the street.

'DISTURBANCE.

Wong Ayung, a coolle, was charged with making a disturbanos at the store of Mr Thevenin, but was released from custody, as the complainant failed to appear.

DESERTION.

John Carlson, seaman on board the

American ship Leading Wind, was brought up for desertion from the ship. He said he did not wish to mail in the ship because the Chief Mate had threatened him. Ordered to be taken on board.

CRUELTY TO ANIMALS,

Sin & Kow, a coolie, was charged by Me G. Sharp with 111-treating a dog on the 28th D'Albertinat. The complainant had his attention attracted to look out towards High Street D'Albert. from his residence at Rose Villas, by the howling of a dog and a friend of his calling Arr. Hurst out that a dog was being struck with atonss, Calkin. He saw a dog attached to a cord around its neck, and it tried hard to get away in a most frantic manner. The men who held

Tr is somewhat singular that on the 17th of last month Mr Chas. 8. Parnell, who bag been ordered to leave the House of Commons for unseemly conduct, delivered Selection,... Folletti di Grovey....... Petrells. a lecture to an admiring London audi Valse, &o,ence on, above all other subjects Par Selection,

liamentary Behaviour!" Mr. Farnell is Galop, one of those blatant political agitators who do not consider British rule equal to the requirements of Ireland, and a CORRESPONDENT writes, demand self-government. He and Mfr Biggar, another "roaring" member from the Sister Isle, are fast friends, and together they have managed to render themselves exceedingly obnoxious in the House, and exceedingly obstructive to the course of public business. The offensive and scurrilous character of the man is

Soon-Douglas leaves for Coast Ports. FRIDAY, August 8

Noon-General Weekly Sale by Messrs

Lane, Crawford & Co. Goods per Atholl undelivered after this

date subject to rent.

SATURDAY, Angust 4:--

Noon-French Mall leaves for Ports of

Call and Europe. J

Per Washi, for Hothow, 80 Chinese. Per Bentedi, for Saigon, 40 Chinese, Per Mikado (barque), for Haiphong, 4 | w Chinese.

TO DEFART.

For Cheang Hock Klan, for Swatow, 847 Chinese.

Per Taiwan, for Amoy, 40 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS,

The British steamer Esmeralda reporta: Moderate monsoon and fine weather throughout.

The British steamer Nelson reports: Moderate winds and fine weather through. out the passage.

Tha Britlah harga Prato reports: Flue weather until Friday night the 27th, aftar which nothing but raluy weather and aqualis.

The Germans barque Canton reports : First part of passage light variable winds and fine weather, principally from the North and N.E. On the 11th July, had

strong gales from the Northward and N. W. with heavy sea; barometer 29.47 - Remainder of panage moderate S. and

3.m.-American Mall leaves for Yoko- Goods per Malwa and Hindostan undeli- vored after this date subject to rent.

hama and San Francisco,

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.

Auction.

stating that

"Monday next being a bank holiday an excursion by steamer round the island and Httle way out to sea would probably be much appreciated. If a moderate charge were made for the trip, and one could gat refreshment, on board at a reasonable rate plainly indicated in his remarks at the the excursion would suit all, I think." The lecture to which we have just referred. suggestion seems a very good one, and wo Speaking of his fellow members in the commend it to the attention of the Beng House, for instance, he playfully observed | kong, Canton and Macao Steamboat Com that there was an innate feeling of pany, and other parties who have steamers snobbery among English constituencies at their disposal. which compelled the members to become

11 am-Sale of Sundries at Govt, Store, snobs themselves and to bow to the House. Mr Biggar and himself, however, had shown that it was not necessary to 2 p.. Charlton leaves for Cocktown take their tone from the House!"

via Fort Darwin,"

Shipping.

Meeting.

3 p.m.-Meetings of Shareholders of the China Traders Insurance Co., Limited, at the Head Office, Hongkong.

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| HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

Established A.D. 1841.

香港大藥房

A. 6. WATSON & Co.,

S. W. winds then light and variable winds FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

to arrival.

WHOLESALE ANd Retail DrosGISTE,

IMPORTERS

OF

the dog gradually shortened the cord until he had the dog suspended by the neok. Witness then saw the man swing the and- mal round, making a vertical drole and dashing it twice on the ground, which was covered with sharp angular pieces of granite chippings. "A Lokong was expled, and the defendant was given into custody. Fined $1 or 4 days' imprisonment.

A PENITENT SUICIDE.

Wong Aase, a destitute, was brought up charged by P. C. Hogs, No. 66, with at- tempting to drown himself. On Saturday night, the Constable was on duty on Pok foolum Road, near Mount Davis, when he heard sobbing and crying from the hill. side. He went to the spot and found the defendant there. He was wet through. In reply to the Constable, be said he had lost some money in gambling at Canton, and came down bore to look for a friend. He could not find him, and being homeless and friendless, he wanted to kill him. self by drowning. After he had got into the water, he thought of his mother, and repented. So he came ashore again, and was sitting on the hillside crying. He Muriel put into wanted to go back to Canton, but had no The Magistrate discharged him money. and ordered him money from the Poor Box to defray the expenses of bis passage back to Canton.

A TELEGRAM was received late on Saturday by the Agent of the O. & 0. 8. S. Company: to the effect that the steamer Oceanic had bean spoken by the Japanese schooner Muriel on the 28th instant, near Cape Satano, Van Dieman's Straits the Oceanic being then under stil, as she had lost

The

*Owed soins power the giffie gie us,” eko-

Mr O'Conner Power, who subsequent ly addressed the meeting, was even a little more outspoken, "He contended at some length," we are told, "that the House of Commons had not fulfilled the her propeller. expectations of Ite faunders, inasmuch as Kobé, and there reported the scaldent. it was not intended to be a House of It is supposed that the disabled steamer Suobs. It was most creditable to the will most likely anchor under Kage remnant of the Irish race in Ireland that shima until assistance reaches her. We they had sent to the House of Commona

two such men as Mr Bigger and Mr understand that H.M.S. Lily left Nagasaki Parnell; the system of legislation pur. in search of the Oceanic yesterday; and the sued in the House of Commons for years Company's Agent here is awaiting intelli- had been a sham, 's mockery, a delusion, genes from Yokohama as assistance will and a soare. Considering that Mr most probably be sent from thence, that Parnell has made use of almost equally place being the nearest port-before taking offensive expressions in the House of

The accident, Commons itself, the only surprising point any steps in the matter.

The British barque Nimrod reports: Fine weather and moderate winds" until nearing Hongkong, when experienced very unsettled weather. On Saturday forenoon, DADAGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI- is that he has been so long tolerated there which was quite an unlocked-for event, will

experienced a very heavy squall, carrying away all light sail; passed a barque with fore topgallant mast gone.

The Dutch brig Jacatra reports: Very unasttled weather with heavy squalls, rain and thunder-storms throughout the passage.

The Siamese barque Krung Thep reports: Fine weather until Bearing Hongkong, when had very unsettled weather with heavy rain squalls.

The British barque Chi'i reports: Had very unsettled weather with occasional heary squalls the greater part of passage.

SITES, TOLLER Requisites, EngliAH, AMERICAN, AND FRENOR PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS

OF

Sods Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other derated Waters. The Manufactory is under direct and continecous European Supervision, Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

as he has. It is a matter for regret that of course causo some dolay to the steamer, any Irishman should be so far lacking in but no fear is entertained of her safety; and common sense and penetration as to be we hope to have the pleasure shortly of misled into sending political agitators of

this violent and offensive stamp into the recording her safe arrival in port.

House of Commons. We believe there

exista among the Englishmen the liveliest Tas following important telegram has been feelings of regard for Irishmen generally; nor would there be the slightest he received from Lord Lytton, Governor tation on the part of the former in General of India, by H. E. the Admin doing anything for the gallant people istrator and has been sent to us for on the other side of the water that publication ;— justice and prudence demanded, but

■The publisation of this issus commented so long as "Pat" lends himself to these

The British steamer Totting reports: Moderate breeze, overcast sky and equally weather throughout. Towed the barque #1 7 35 p.ín. Anar out of Haiphong for Hongkong..

The American ship Pilgrim reports: Generally fine weather throughout the

passage.

CARGO.

Per S. B. Achilles, Hongkong to London, aalled 22nd July, 1877-126,048 lbs. OD ton Congnu, 47,730 lbs. Canton Se. Or. Pekoe, 176,202 lbs. Canton Scented Caper, 400 lba. Canton Sorte.-Total 850 280 lbs. 9 pkgs. Silk Plece Goods, and 54 pkgs.

undries, S

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS.

MAILS will close ;-- For SWATOW...

Per NORNA, at 7.80 am. Tomorrow, the 31st inat, Instead of as previous ly notified

THE CHINA MAIL.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, JULY 30, 1877.

course of action in Ireland somewhat similar to that adopted in Germany a year or two ago, wo should very soon find the country as much in accord with England as Scotland or Wales,

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS.. [SUPPLIED TO THE "Okina Mall.”]

(Via Southern Routs)"

Lospor, July 26, 1877. TUMULT IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. The House of Commonahas been the sound-

stupid” and fruitless agitations, so long must be expect to find the bond of sym- pathy between himself and the English people lessening, and serious hindrances operating against the progress and oon tentment of his country. We have very strong convictions as to the cause of the political excitement which seems to be overlastingly disturbing Ireland. Proba ANYONE who will give the subject ably if the British Government took little attention will probably come to the conclusion that much time is lost or wasted in Hongkong from want of system. Things are sacrificed to a nervous dis quieting idea of speed, the effect of which must tell upon both temper and health. To come from generals to particulars, what practical purpose is served by a wearied man being roused out of his first sleep to receive a telegram, from which perhaps he learns that quotations are unaltered. Even if some shange had. taken place, such as Tea being a penny. lower, or Bar Bilver a sixteenth higher, what use would he be likely to make of of a tumult in consequence of the unseemly the information until next morning conduct of Mr Chas. 3. Parnell, M.P. for Per CHARLTON, at 830 pm on Why could not a general arrangement

Tuesday, the Slot Inst. Carrying also the usual Mafia for Australia, be made that telegrams be not received or Meath he has been suspended on account &o., 12 cent ratés.

despatched between 8 pm and 8 am of his obstructiveness to public business, Some time ago an arraugeineni was made and ordered to leave. between the Bank Managers and the Brokers that the latter should not go round on Saturday: afternoons. There was very little apparent reason why they should go round, but presumably each man did so in case the others should get anything But, by the introduction of a little bit of system, rest and relaxation on can now be got, and trade does not

CALLING OUT OF RUSSIAN KESERTES. appear to suffer in consequanda.

The Landwehr Reserve of the Russian Per CITY OF PERING, & 4.30 p.fairly commented on, the public having & servics,

The departures of steamers may be army has been called out for military on Saturday, the 4th August, instead right to expect that the departures will of as previously notified. ROIHOW AND HAIPHONG....

Por ESMERALDA, at 180 p.m. To

morrow, the 31st lost.

For PORT DARWIN & COOKTOWN. -

For BANGKOK.-

Por DALE, at 4.80 p.m. -To-morrow the Bist inst, instead of a previously

notified.

For YOKOHAMA, H1000, and NAGA

SARL

Per ATHOLL, at 11.30 a.m., on Wed.

nesday, the 1st August.. For STRAITS SETTLEMENTS.-

Per SPARTAN at 3.30 p.m., Wednesday, the lat August.

For SAN FRANCIS00.-

For

Sake place as about the time advertised.

In the case of the English, French, and

Lorbón, July 27, 1877. RUSSIAN COMMUNICATIONS THREATENED.

A Turkish Army Corps is concentrated at Piovoa, and threatens the communica tions of the Russian army.

INTERNECISE ASPECT OF THE WAR. The war is suuming alfanatio and vindis.

Fer WA88), is postponed til further American mails, and the Calcutta tiro aspect.

From H. & THE VICEROY of India. To H. E. COLONEL ÄNSON,

Singapore.

DISOBEDIENT: HERVANE.

Chan Ayow, chair-coolle to Mr W. WILSOD, was charged by his master with disobedience of orders in absenting himself from bis mastar'a service without permission. He frequently left the house without leave and had been warned before. Last Saturday night he went away and did not saturu until this morning, when he was given in charge. Fined $3 or 14 days' imprison-

ment.

A DETERMINED DÉSERTIR.

Victor Antoine, seaman American ship Nimbur, was charged with desertion from his ship. He had been twice brought up... he deserted again for the third time, He for a similar offence and put on board, but stated as follows I was taken on board. on the two occasions as stated; the last time, I was taken before the Consul, but he would not discharge me. I then went on board again. When I was on board, L. was sent aloft on the Mizen topsail yard, cleaning the oppper, when the Chief mate called me by some bad names and told me to come down. I did so and he pat me in Irons, aft ontside the cabin. Dated Simla, 21st July.

This was at 6 o'clock, I remained there "The drought which prevalled during the until the Captain came on board. I come- last season throughout large portions of plained to the Captain, but the Chief offloer the Madras and Bombay Presidenoles and abused me and said that the frons I was Mysore, has caused great decrease in stocks placed in were too small for me. The of food and graine throughout India, and Captalu said they were not too small. I consequent rise of prices. The prospects of was then taken to a room next to the the season now commencing are doubtful, galley. The door and window were closed the South West monsoon so far having been and it was very hot. There was another unfavourable, and there is every probabiman, a Grook, who was put in fraus; he lity of continuance of high prices and got out through the window, but it was too demand for at least next three or four small for us to get through. The Greek months, it is important to encourage imme- was brought back to the room, and we re- diate imports of rice from the Straite, mained there all night unl! 2 p.m. the Cochin China, and Slam."--Straits Times, | next day. I told the mate that if our irons

Police Intelligence. (Bath Magistrates Sitting.) July 30, 1877.

were taken off we would do our work. I worked for three or four days, and I ran away agafu. I did so because I could not stand the treatment of the Chief Mato.— Capt. R. P. Leonard, master of the | Nimbus, said that he was present at the investigation before the Magistrate the last time the defendant was brought A CAPTURED FUGITIVE.

o, but the later made to cmplaint of Chun Apo, a Fokleness and a restaura. | Ill-usage. When the defendat nd another tour at Penang, was arrested by Luspector seaman were taken on board the said they Grimes on board the British steamer Cheung would not work. The Captain took the Hok Kian, as she came into the Harbour advice of the Consul and put the defendant last Saturday evening, in consequence of a and the other man in irons. The defen- tologram received from Penang, wherefrom daut afterwards said he would work and the defendant was said to have fed after the was sent to do some scraping, but on the theft of a sum of moner over $1,000, and Captain's return he found the defender tis some opium. The Inspector deposed that frons. The Chief Officer reported that the on Saturday shortly after 7 pm. he boarded defendant came down from his work, the Cheang Hak Kian, which was lying. Enquiries were made and is proved that Inside Green Island, having arrived from the Chief Oficer did not abuse him as he the Straits Settlements via Salgon He stated. The Captain than advised the Superintendent of Folice to arrest man would not, and that if he had the chance, bad instructions from the Acting Captain defendant to restime work, but heid he named Tan Po for Ohui àpo according to ho would jump overboard, The defedant the Cantonese pronunciation) on a charge and the other man were, then put into the of theft at Penang. The Inspector had a room neat the galley. They got through telegram with him, which was sent by the the window, and Capt. Leonand ordered it Inspector General of Police at Penang to to be battered down. They could not get the Captain Superintendent of Police here, but then, and the defendant said the next wherein the arrest of a mati named Tan day that he would work, but he deserted Po by the Cheong Hok Kian was request again.The Magistrate ordered the defen-- ed. After cairobing for about half an dant to be kept in Gaol until the departure hour, and with the assistance of the Cape of his ship, and the Captain was to pay the taju, the compradore and a Chinese clerk, expenses of his keep in Geck