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To Let.

TO LET.

NOS. 4, and 6, PEURILI TERRACE, ELGIN

Apply to

STREET.....

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

TO LET.

THE Dwelling House and Offices No. 1, THE

D'Aquilar Street, lately in the occupa- tion of Menors DOUGLAS LAPEAIK & Co.

The Dwelling Blouse No. 6, Gough Street. The Dwelling House No. 10, Gough Street. Possession from let September next,

Apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. Hongkong, July 9, 1877,

Hot

TO LET.

OUSE No. 10, Albany Road, lately ocoupled by the Rev. R. H. Kind, Bisnes Villa," Pok-foo-lum, Furnished. DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, July 21, 1877.

Notices to Consignees,

GERMAN STEAMER HESPERIA, JOBANNSEN, Master, FROM HAMBURG

via SINGAPORE.

ONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above Steamer are bereby informed that thelr Goods are being landed and stored at their risk in the Godowns of the Undersigned, from whence delivery may be obtained,

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

Goods remaining in store after the 26th Instant will be subject to rent.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary is given before 10 o'clock To-day,

Bula of Lading will be countersigned by

WM. PUSTAU & Co., Agents, Hongkong, August 20, 1877. au26

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE BRITISH SHIP JAMES SHEPHERD, FROM LONDON.

CONSIced Vassel are requested to send in

YONSIGNEIS of Cargo by the above-

their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for countersignature, and to take immediate delivery of their Goods.

Cargo Impeding the discharge of the Vemel will be landed and stored at Con. signees' riak and expense.

MEYER & Co.; Agenta. Hongkong, August-20, 1877." Au27

GERMAN BARK ADOLPH, FROM HAMBURG.

"YONSIGNEES of Cargo by the above. named Vassel are hereby requested to Bend in their Bills of Lading to the Under- signed for countersignature, and to take im mediate delivery of their Gooda.

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

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, August 8, 1877.

Intimations.

AFONG,

PHOTOGRAPHER,

by appointment, to B. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, GOVERNOR OF HONGKONG;' and to

H. I, H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS

OF RUSSIA,

Wyndham Street, formerly ATHLETIC CLUB, TAS on hand the Largeet and Best H collection of Views of Chine, Pho- tographlo albums, Frames, Cases, &c., of assorted sizes. Ex S. S. Radnorshire a apply of very handsome Easol Albums of Busia and Velvet Covers, assorted sizes. Illuminated Albums for Portraits, Tobacco Fouches, in Shape of Skulls, Rate, &c., and a nice choice of Gilt Mountings for Frames, Mo.

Hongkong, March 28, 1877.

Not Responsible for Debts.

Neither the Captain, the Agente, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew! of the following Feesele, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour

ALPHINGTON, British barque, Captain G. Cunningham.-Wieler & Co.

TWILIGHT, British barque, Capt. Dalargy, -Jardine, Matheson & Co.

PENSHAW, British barque, Captain John B. Alrey.Heyer & Co.

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

FILORIN, American ship, Capt. F. Foule.

---Ordar.

SCINDIA, British ship, Capt. Lightbody -Russell & Co,

FORMOSA, German 3.m. schooner, Capt. C. Schwer.-Melcher & Co.

BARADEN, British ship, Captain Le Boob£-Captain,

ULLOCK, Britlah barque, Captain A. P. Goodman-Borneo Co.

ANNIES, HALL, American Jem: schocher, Capt. Obas B. Nalcon-Douglas Laptaik & Co.

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR SHANGHAL The Steamship

*NINGPO,"

R. Case, Master, will be de spatched for the abovo Fort TO. MORROW, the 22nd Instant, at Noon,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, August 21, 1877. au22

FOR BANGKOK. The Steamship

TINTERN ABBEY," TINDALE, Master, will be de- spatched for the above Port on THURSDAY, the 23rd Instant, at 10a.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, August 21, 1877. -

NOTICE.

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

THE CHINA MAIL.

To-day's Advertisements.

CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS,

[No. 4412.--AUGUST 21, 1877.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. | provides that Chinese entering the Colony | THE S. S. Washi ha bad rather a bad time MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET, Overland must make the same payment. of it, to judge by the following report. She The remaining clauses provide that, on reports: Left Halphong on Friday 10th at The United States Mail Packet OURANTO

will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, payment of the £10, each Chinese shall the 22nd lustant, with blues for Japan, receive a certificato acknowledging the 00, weather cloudy, at 1 p.m. barometer San Francisco, and the United States, receipt of it, and "if at any time within began tufall, it then standing at 20.46, which will be closed as follows;

three years from the date of landing or and at 5 p.m. 29.30. At 6 p.m. it was arrival of any such Chinese in respect of blowing a hard gale from the northward, AN Extraordinary MEETING of 3B.M. Registry of Letters ceases. SHAREHOLDERS in the above 2.30 r.M. Post-Office closes,

At 8 p.m. Company will be Held at the Head Office, 2.30 PM. Correspondence for Japan the whom such sum shall have been paid vessel making bad weather.

United States,or Union Countries such Chinese shall depart from the colony barometer stood at 29.32, but weather Victoria, Hongkong, on TUESDAY, the 11th September, at 3 o'clock p.m., for the

only may be posted on board the to parts beyond the seas and shall before Packet with Late Fee of 12 cents his departure prove to the satisfaction of much worse; shipped a heavy sea, which purpose of Confrming the Special Resolu

extra Postage until

the Colonial Treasurer that during his carried away engine-room skylight, and tions passed at the Meeting of Shareholders

At 7 s.m. on Satur 2.60 P.M. when the Mail is finally closed. held This Day.

residence in the colony he has not been starboard life boati au22 Hongkong, August 10, 1877.

confined in any gaol or lock-up after con- day the barometer Indicated 29.08 (lowest » By Ordor,

W. H. RAY, . MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES PAUKET.viction of any offence and that he has reading), wind blowingin fearful and heavy Secretary. The United States Mail Packet OHINA paid all fines and penalties imposed upon gusts; shipped some very heavy water, car

#ell Hongkong, August 21, 1877.

will be despatobed on THURSDAY, him under the provisions of any Act in the 30th fastant, with Malls for force in the colony, and that he has paid rying away everything movable on deck, SHIPPING,

Japan, San Francisco, and the United all expenses incurred in respect of his At 10.55 a.m. lost port life boat, barometer States, which will be closed as follows, confinement or medical treatment in any rising rapidly. At 6 p.m. put back for instead of as previously notified-

public hospital, benevolent asylum or Haiphong to repair damages, arriving at other place for the care, treatment or the Bar at 3.45 p.m. on Sunday the 12th, 2.M. Registry of Lotters ceases. 2.80 P.M. Post-Office closes.

Hongkong, August 13, 1877. -

cure of the sick, poor or insane, and that no expense or charge has fallen upon the revenue for his support then, on pro- The French Contrac Packet TRAUDAdaction of the certificate of payment, he DY will be despatched from Hong shall receive back his £10. But if he kong on SATURDAY, the 1st Sept., fail to make such proof within the period with Malls to and through the United Kingdom and Europo, vid aforesaid, the amount shall be paid into Marseilles; to Balgon, Bingapore, the Consolidated Revenue." Batavia, Galle, Australia, New Zea-

ARRIVALS,

Aug. 21, Hoang, Chiness steamer, 795, Lamont, Shanghai Aug. 17, General

C. M. S. N. Co.

Aug. 21, Ningpo, British steamer, from Canton. The Company's Steamship

TIBRE,"

Aug. 21, Carrisbrooke, British steamer, Comdt.DE GIRARD, will bode-987, H. Wharton, Amoy Aug. 19, General. spatched for YOKOHAMA-BUN EIN & Co.

Aug. 21, Washi, British steamer, 209, on THURSDAY, the 23rd Inst., at Daylight,

H. DU POVEY, A. Hunter, Haiphong Aug. 17, Rice and

Agent,

Gambler.-LANDSTEIN & Co. Hongkong, August 21, 1877.

NOTICE.

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COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

J

"tir'd

PAQUEBOT POSTE FRANÇAIS.

The Company's Steamship

TIGRE," Comdt. LORMIER, will be de- spatched for SHANGHAI -on THURSDAY, the 29rd Inst., at 5

H. DE POVEY, Agent. Hongkong, August 31, 1877,"

CASTLE LINE OF STEAMERS, FOR SHANGHAI The Steamer

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"LOUDOUN CASTLE,” expected here on or about the 25th Instant, will have Immediate despatch for the above Port

For Freight or Passage, apply to

ADAMSON, BELL & Co.,

Agents.

Hongkong, August 21, 1877, COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES,

8. TIGRE.

NOTICE.

Aug. 21, Jacobine, Gorman barque, 417, J. Hohlmann, Newchwang July 36, Beans. →SIEMSSEN & Co.

Aug. 21, Tigre, French steamer, 2051, Lormier, Marseilles July 15, via porta of call, and Saigon Aug. 18, Malla and Gene- ral-MESSAGERIES MARIZINES.

Aug. 21, Lorne, British steamer, 1084 McCulloch, Foochow Aug. 19, Tea JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

Aug. 21, 4. E. Vidal, German_barque, 382, L. Schreiber, Newchwang July 31, Bears. WIELER & CO.

DEPARTURES. Aug. 21, HMLS. Magpie, for a cruise.

21, Norna, for Swatow.

21, Stentor, for London, &c.

21, Penedo, for Singapore, &c.

21, Housing, for Canton. 21, Leyte, for Manlia.

CLEARED.

Pesta, for Quinhon. Ningpo, for Shanghai. Brisbane, for Haiphong. Saracen, for Shanghai. Yottung, for Hoihow & Halphong,

PASSENGERS.

ABRIVED.

Per Tigre, for Hongkong: from Mar- seillen, Mrs Gregory, Meara Heim, Johan son, and Bryner; from Pondicherry, Mr

Pere Bertho; from Singapore, Messrs H. Ono, and Mattau, and & Chinese; from Saigon, 165 Chinose, For Shanghai: from

ONSIGNEES of Cargo per 8. 8.

Indus, from London, in connec- Marseilles, Mrs Dudfield, and Mr Meo.

tlon with the above Steamer, are bereby in-Johnson. For Yokohama: from Mar- formed that their Goods are being landed aeilles, Messrs Bekle, Wurin, Chistelline, and stored at their risk at the Company's and de Cristoforis; from Naples, Monste Godowns, whence delivery may be obtained Carlo Tondra, Scipione Mainzs, and Cosari Immediately after landing.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded on, unless intimation is received from the Con ignees, before WEDNESDAYy, the 22nd Inst., at 8 a.m., requesting It to be landed here.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by the Undersigned.

Goods remaining unclaimed after TUES Dar, the 28th Instant, at Noon, will be subjent to rent and landing chargon.

No Fire Insurance has been effected.

H. DO POUEY, Agont.

Hongkong, August 21, 1877.

GENERAL WEEKLY SALE,

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LANE, ORAWFORD & Co. will sell

by Public Auction, in their Sale Room, Prays Central, on

FRIDAY,

the 24th August, 1877, at Noon,— Merino Drawers, Woollen Socks, Handkerchiefs, Ten Sots, Table Knives, Kerosene Lamps, Pipes, Cigar Cases, Walking Sticks, Magenta Dye, Sewing Needles, Japanese Swords, Napkins, Fail Brushes, Scrubbing Brushes, Hair

Brooms,

ALSO,

20 bags White Beans. 50 Revolvers.

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 risk on the fall of the hammer,

Hongkong, August 21, 1877. BU24

PUBLIC AUCTION,

ROBBI,

Per Howsang, from Shanghai, Mons, Ponce de Leon, and 42 Chiness.

For Lorne, from Foochow, Mr MacFar lano.

Per Carriebrooke, from Amoy, 11 Chinese, Per Washi, from Raiphong, 2 Chinese. DEPARTED, Per Stentor, for London, 2 First-class; for Singapore, 16 Chinese,

Per Penedo, for Straits, 20 Chinese. For Norna, for Swatow, 200 Chinese. Por Leyte, for Manila, 17 Chinese

TO DEYART. Per Vesta, for Quinhon, 23 Chiness. Per Ningps, for Shanghai, 80 Chinese. Per Brisbane, for Haiphong, 7 Chinese. Per Toltung, for Holbow, 20 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The Chiness ateamer Howsang reports: Fresh Southerly winds and zalay through- out

The British steamer Carisbrooke reports: Fresh Southerly winds and equally weather throughout.

MAILS BY THE FERNON PACKET.—

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laud, Tasmaula, Fiji, Aden, Sey cholles, Réunion, Mauritius, Suez, and Alexandria. This is the best opportunity for forwarding Corro apondence to E, Africa, the Cape, St. Helena, and Ascension. Hongkong, August 18, 1877.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW.

Miscellaneous.

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Ws can findnoither Mugins, against which the Russians are said to be advancing, por Elena, at which place Suleiman Pacha is reported to have arrived, in the maps at our disposal. The landing of a Turkish force in the Dobradscha is no doubt for the purpose of cutting the communications

In the Police report of the daring robbery of $1063 from Capt. Zubiaguirre, in our issue of the 17th instant, we were in error · in stating that the first prisoner, Fung Acheung, was one of the convicts to whom Sir Arthur Kennedy granted a free pardon

before he left for Queensland. The facts are these: The prisoner had been in Gaol several times and was deported from the Colony for five years. Some time this year he returned and was arrested, but as hin five years deportation had expired, nothing

of the Russian army that advanced could be done to him, but he was charged through that district. Thanks to their by the Police as a person dangerous to the

Notice of optional cargo per Tigre to be command of the Black Sea the Turks peace and good order of the Colony, and

given at 9 am.

Shipping. Noon.-Ningpo leaves for Shanghai Noon-Haloong leaves for Manila. Noon-Ferso leaves for Coast Porta. 8 p.m.-Hesperia leaves for Shanghai. 3pm-Úcoldental & Oriental 8, 8. Co.'s Steamer learon for Yokohama and Sau Francisco.

Meetings.

3 p.m.-Meeting of Shareholders of the Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Co., Limited, at Club Chambers.

9 p.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge,

THE

pardoned him-that is, he did not deport

The Singapore Daily Times of the 13th instant contains the following items

will be able to readily embarrass any wan orderail by the Magistrate to find Russian operations carried on in the security, failing that he was recommended littoral districts. Nothing is easier than for deportation. Mr Hennessy, however, to land a few thousands of Turkish troops on any of the coasts in the Black Sea where there are communications to be him. out, or raide to be made with advantage. The statement that Dervish Facha has carried the advanced Russian positions near Batoum shows that the second Russian compaign in Armonia has com menced in earnest, Batoum is again a centre for attack, and the Russians seem deterrained to capture the place. Seeing that the place can be supplied from the sea, it would be worth the Turke' while to fortify it in the strongest manner, if only to make ita capture as difficult and

HONGKONG DISPENSARY. expensive as possible to the Russians.

Established A.D. 1841-

香港大藥琇

A. S. WATSON & CO.,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS,

IMPORTERS

OF

THE "smartness" displayed by the Police, both native and foreign, in the case of the Captain of the steamer Lagte, and also in that of Captain Burr, is deserving of a word of commendation. In the first

With reference to the horse polaoning gate we mentioned a day or two ago, we hear that Inspector Richards has arrested two Chinese on a charge of being concerned in the affair. The matter is now under in- vestigation.

In consequence of the great Increase in the price of rice-now reaching to $4.50 par pton-many of the leading dealers in that article who have establishments con- sisting of a number of coolles, have declined to sell any at all, fearing a famine in the. principal staple of food. Saigon is unfer- lng from drought; in Burman the harvest is deficient, and Bengal is being drained to satisfy the needs of hunger-stricken Oudh does not Madras and Bombay. grow enough to satisfy its own wants, and where the grain is to come from to feed the millions of months that are looking for it in India is a question more partly saked. than answered. We can, therefore, under stand the reasons why the leading Chetties decline to sell. Their precautions, however, prison. The second case was an equally we are glad to say, are needless, Rice, we hope, has reached its highest price. By the barefaced and daring robbery of a watch Celestial yesterday, advices were received and chain from the person. Horo again from Bangkok of a very favorable character, within a few hours the missing property Stocks there are reported to be ample, and was restored to the owner, and the offender a number of vessels are loading for this apprehended. In both cases a willing port. Moreover there had been a plentiful Sods Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water,ness was displayed by natives to further fall of ra'n all over Siam, and the prospect

Hagerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla

altogether was very sheerful. Water, and other Aerated Waters. The Manufactory is under direct and continuous Buropean Supervision, Bengkong, June 1, 1876.

FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,se a large sum of money was stolen in an open and daring manner from the pocket of the owner, and within an hour or two, thanks to the vigilance of the Police, nearly the whole of the money was DRUGGISTY SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI-recovered, and the offenders lodged in

MITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH, AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT

MA

MEDICINES.

"OTUKRS

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the ends of justice a circumstance of not very common occurrence.

We are

very glad to notice that the Judges ex pressed their appreciation of the services rendered by both parties in the cases. We trust, however, this daring class of The publication of this issun commenced robberies is not on the increase. If such at 7.30 p.m.

robberies do increase, the abolition of flogging and the reports as to the humans administration of the Governor will be Eng-assuredly held up as the cause,

BIRTE. On the 18th instant, at Hounslow, land, the Wife of JOHN LNETON SQUIER, of a Son.--(By telegram).

The British steamer Waihi reports: Left Haiphong on the 17th August, arrived in Hainan Straits 10th, having had moderate wind, and thick rainy weather. From THE CHINA MAIL.

thence to port, fresh monsoon and thick rainy weather. Arrived Hongkong 10a.m. 21st inst

HONGKONG, TUESDAY, AUGUST 21, 1877.

The German barque Jacobine reports: Left Newchwang on the 30th July, had variable winds and fine weather til the THE Government here have received a 16th, then Southerly winds and squally telegram from Sir Arthur Kennedy, weather till arrival.

The British steamer Lorne reports: Fine weather throughout the passage.

The German barque à. E. Vedal reports: First part of the voyage very Hght winds and calms, then fresh Northerly wind to Breaker Point, from thence to port fresh THE Undersigned has received instrue-Boutherly wind with heavy squalls.

tions to sell by Public Auction,

TUESDAY.

On

the 28th day of August, 1877, at 2 o'clock p.m.,

at No. 2, College Gardens, property of a Gentleman, and owing to Change of Residence,

The whole of the HOUSEHOLD

to., comprising FURNITURE, English-made Walnut Centre Table, Mahogany Green Rep-covered Drawing room Suite, English-made Whatnot with Glass, Pier Glass, Engravings, Carpets, and Hearth-rugs.

Teakwood Extension Dining Table, English made Mahogany Sideboard, Whatoots, and Dining Chairs, Dinner, Dessert, and Breakfast Sets, Glassware and Plated-ware,

American-made Bedsteads, Wardrobes, Marble Clocks, Chest of Drawers, Book esse, Blackwood Marble top Tea Poys,

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. [SUPPLIED TO THE CHINA MAIL"] (Pia Southern Route,) THE WAR. LONDON, 39th August, 1877.

REPORTED RUSSIAN DEFEAT.

troops at that place.

Turkish forces have been landed in the Dobruja [?] [Dobrudacha-Ed. C. M.]

The Russians are advancing against Mugins, but have been repulsed on the Daman Bazar Road,

According to official Turkish despatches stating that the Chinese Immigration a detachment of the garrison at Rustohuk Bill, requiring a deposit of ten pounds has repulsed a detachment of Russian per head on all Chinese before landing, has been assented to; and that the quarantine regulations connected there- We have with have been cancelled." fally explained this important Bill on two previous occasions. The statement that the Bill has been assented to means, we presume, that it has received the In sanction of the Home authorities. future, then, on any vessel carrying Chinese passengers arriving at a Queene land port, the master is to deliver to Per H.C.M.S. PATINO, at 11 am. To the Customs officer a list of such pac-

morrow, the 22nd inst.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS,

MAILS will close :- For HAIPHONG.

Per Barque BRISBANE, at 9.30 a..

To-morrow, the 22nd inst.

For MANILA.-

TURKISH SUCCESS, IN ASIATIC TURKEY Dervish Pasha has carried the advanced Russian positions near Batoum,

ADVANCE OF SULEIMAN TASHA

Suleiman Pashe ha arriv & at Elena,

North of the Balkans,⠀⠀⠀

Satonica has been placed in a state of

aengers, showing name of each, place of birth, apparent age, ordinary place of residence, place and date of shipment, calling or occupation, intended place of stage. residence, and name, residence and descrip- Wednestion of the intended employer; and for any default in respect of this return the master will be liable to a penalty not exceeding $200.

Per HALLOONG, at 11.30 am. Wednesday, the 22nd last, For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW-

Par YESSO, at 11.80 a.m., on

day, the 22nd inst For SHANGHAL

Por NINGPO, at 11.80a.m. Tomorrow,

the 92nd insİ.

Par HESPERIA, at 2.80 p.m., on

Wednesday, the 22nd Inst." For YOKOHAMA.

Per TIBRE, at p.m. Tomorrow, the

Jand inst,

Toilet Tablo and Glass, Washstands) | For SHANGHAL.-

ABERLADY, British barque, Capt. Nicoll. | &s, de.- Jardins, Matheson & Co.

To-day's Advertisements.

OFTY HALL, HONGKONG,

NOTICE.

General MEETING, of THAREHOLDERS in sud SUESCRI SRS to the above Institution will be held in the Sr. ANDREW'S HALL, at 3 p.m. on SATURDAY, the 25th Intant.

By Order,

EL DENNY, Secretary, Hongkong, August 21, 1877,

And,

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A. Cottage PIANO, by J. Broadwood and Bons, especially imported for the climate.

Catalogues will be issued, and the whole to be on view on and after Monday, the 27th Instant.

TERMS OF SALE.-Cash before delivery

in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All lots, with all faults and errors of

of the hammer,

too

Per TIGRE, at 4 pm, on Thursday,

the 23rd inak, late letters received] from 4.10 to 4 39, with 18 cents inte

For BANGKOK.-

Per TINTERN ABBEY, at 9.30 a.m.,

on Thursday, the 28rd inst

Per RAJANATTIANUHAR, at 2,30 p.m., on Thursday, the 23rd last, Instead of a previously notified. MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET.—

LOOAL AND GENERAL.

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A correspondent of the same paper writes follows-Sir,The quotations for rice given in your lasue of this day, are well calculated to cause anxiety possessing as we do, a population of whom the majority dopend on that article for their daily food. But as nothing can be hoped from the rioo producing districts of either China, Cochin- China, or Indis, should not our merchants bestir themselves to lay in stocks of flour, maize, and oatmeal, which, under similar__ circumstances, bave (though unwillingly porhaps) been accepted by Asistio victima to starvation as substitutes The hint seems at least worth consideration.

(L. & C. Express, June 29tb.) In the House of Commons on the 9th July, Mr Whalley asked the Secretary to the Admiralty whether his attention had boen called to a statement to the effect that the ghaplains of Her Majesty's ships Hector and Cambridge were members of the "Society of the Holy Cross," and whether their appointments would be allowed to continue.

"Mr A. Egerton said I am not aware whe- ther the statement is accurate. No com- plaints have reached the Admiralty against either of the gentlemen referred to, one of whom has been for the last three years chap- lain to the Audacious, on the China station. The allegation to which the hon, member re fera is not in itself a sufficient ground for cancelling their appointments, though the Admiralty will view with great disfavour any connection by naval chaplains with a society which has incurred the censure of the Epis copal Bench.

The Colorado beetle has made its appear ance on the Dublin quay close to the Livor pool decks. The specimen discovered was a large one and was found crawling on &

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A telegram from Borlin announces that the Chinese Government, at the request of Germany, have declared their willingness to open negotiations with the German and Passereras Booked for Hongkong-From other interested Governments for the pur Marseilles, Aug. 26, Mr J. D. Hutchison, pose of concerting the gradual abolition of bringing Chineas bail only carry that Stewart, Commander R. Evans, Mr E. Gwhich was visible in the Russian ports of

The third clause provides, that vessels From Sonthampton, July 12, Mr C. de B, the inland tolls and duties."

Hamburg, July 10,-The great activity in the proportion of one to every five tons of the tonnage of the vessel, devording to Colaban; July 26, Mrs and Miss Wells, the Baltic after their re-opening has entirely Eastern ports of Prussia are as low as erat, the registry or measurement defined by Commander Hunt, and Mr F. J. Ruts.ubsided; freights as well there as in the the Merchant Shipping Act of 1884, From Liverpool, July 9, Mr La Marks, Mrs and this fact at least does not indicats any

eigne of fears of a participation in the pic under a penalty of 210 for each pas- Walker and child."

Clause fourth

sent war by England. At Hamburg, "the Benger carried in excess. enacts that, before any Chinese shall be We are requested to mention that, on the arrivals and departures during the past week were fatisactory, and a good many vessels permitted to land from any vessel bring occasion of the next. Entertainment at the from transatlantic ports made their appeara ing them, and before making any entry Temperance Hall, which is intended to teksauce. Amongst them we can name the at the Customs, the master of the vessel shall pay to the Collector of Customs the place on Monday, 3rd September, the pro. Deutschland, Kuehn, from Rangoon Thor- waldsen, Hansen, from Akyab; Atlantic, sum of £10 for each. Chinese passenger; gramme will consist of conjuring tricks and Stege, from Batavia, f. H. Hamien, Bamien, and for landing Chinese before making feats of legerdemain. Admission will be from Bassein; and Undine, List, from Ran auch payment, the master shall be liable on this occasion by tickste, to be obtained goon of departures for the Far East mone are to be reported. At Bremen did arrive! to a penalty of £20 for each Chinese so from the Manager of the Temperance Hall. Canopus, Meyer, and Britannia, Linz, both landed or permitted to land; and the

description, at purchasers' risk on the failho English Contract Packet HINDOS-vessel may be seized, condemned, and No charge will be made for the tickets, but from Rangoon; and Paul Rickmere, Stolt, alteration has taken place. As a remark- STAN' Will be despatched with the disposed of in like manner as ships for. † donations to the general funda of the Fall from Bassein. In vessels on the berth no Mails for Europe, o, on SATURDAY, feited for a breach of any law relating to can be sent to the Manages, or placed in the able feature of the present summer must b

remembered the decided taking of in the A028 Hongkong, August 19, 1877, 1928 the Customs. And the following clauss | donation box at the Balt.

J. M. ARMSTRONG,

Auctionser. Hongkong, August 91, 1877,

the 28th Instant.