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Intimations.

Not Responsible for Debts. Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:-

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

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

ANNIE S. BALL, Amarican 3-m. schooner, Capt. Chas. H. Nelson.-Douglas Lapraik & Co,

ABERLADY, British barque, Capt. Nicoll. Jardine, Matheson & Co.

BEETHOVEN, German barque, Captain R. Haje-Melchors & Do.

VISCOUNT MACDUFF, British 3-m. sch'nor, Capt. Wm. Wright.-Borneo Co., Limited, CRETERION, American ship, Captain W. Lull.-Sleman & Co.

WooDVILLE, British barque, Captain Nielsen.-W. Pantan & Co.

ALPEINGTON, British barque, Captalu (. Cunningham-Wieler & Co.

Louisa, German 3-m. schooner, Captain Sohlerlooh. Eduard Sobeilhaes & Co.

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR SHANGHAI. The Steamship

"GLENARTNEY,” >Capt: QULLARD, will be de- spatched as above TO-MOR-

ROW, the 18th Instant, at 4 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co,

Agents.

#018

Hongkong, September 17, 1877. FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship

"YE880," SRCapt, 8. ASHTON, will be de. apatobel for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 19th Instant, ut Noon, instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.

2018

Hongkong, September 17, 1877.

FOR SAIGON.

The Steamship

"GOLDEN HORN,” Captain GEDEGE ALTON, will be despatched for the abovo Port on THURSDAY, the 20th Instant, at @p.m., Instead of an previously notlded,

For Freight or Passage, apply to

AH YON,

Charterer.

Hongkong, September 17, 1877.

5020

FOR COOKTOWN AND SYDNEY. The British Steamer

CHINKLANG,"

Capt. W. Osa, will have imme- diate despatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.

Hongkong, September 17, 1877.

J. C. Ackermann, Shanghal Sept. 12, Gen- eral,IRMSSEN. OO.

Sept. 16, Glenartney, British steamer, Gulland, London Aug. 8, via 1971, W.

ports of call, and Singapore Sept. 10, Gen-

eral-JARDINE, MATHESON & CO

Sept 16, Lee Yuen, Chinese steamer, from Canton.

Sapt. 17, Chinksang, British steamer, 798, 8. M. Orr, Newcastle (N.8. W.) via Bangkok Sept. 10, 8.a.m., Rice.ĠIBS, LIVINGSTON & Co.

DEPARTURES

Sept. 16, 4. S. Davis, for San Francirao.

16, Danube, for Bangkok. 16, Tigre, for Marseilles, &c. 16, Mikado, for Newchwang. 16, China, for Canton.

16, Fangte, for Shanghal. 16, Edinburgh Castle, for Nowahwang. 17, U.S.S. Kearsarge, for Boston, vis Singapore and Suez.

17. H.M.S. Moorhen, for the North. 17, Norna, for Swatów.

17, Lee Fuan, for Shanghal

OLEARED.

Christina A. P., for Callao. Ionian, for Newchwang. Kate Waters, for Newchwang, Beethoven, for Newchwang. Thos. Fletcher, for Newchwang. Jylland, for Tientsin.

PASSENGERS, ARRIVED,

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

DEATHS.

(No. 4435.-SEPTEMBER 17, 1877.

Advancing enemy, exposed to their ant should have ben Leonfldi Cordeiro, and I In connection with telegraphle matters, wo steady and murderous fire, for the know- the defendant Theodosia Rodrigues. The ledge that they are in comparative secu- same mistake, wo observe, was committed rity enables troops to keep up a steady by our contemporary. fire, without a superfluous waste of Ammininition. The enemy may advanos

and enter their trenches, then taken We note the arrival of the str. Glenariney, place a deadly hand-to-hand encounter, Captain Galland, after a very rapid pamage no quarter, few indeed wounded, for of rather less than 39 days from London, more dead than wounded are found after including stoppages of two days in the Canal Euch fighting Driven out of their first and two days in Singapore. She anchored line of defence the defenders retire under

Captain Gulland has gained a most enviable reputation as the man who, through almost overwhelming exertion, succeeded in saving the passengers and crew of the ill-fated steamer Meihong. A letter of his in another column, refera in a graceful manner to that disaster.

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Straits Times) learn that the E. A. & C. Telegraphia Company Limited are building a new Repairing steamer. She will be 270 feet long, 32 feet wide, and 23 feet deep from koel to main dock beams, She will have twin screws, high and low pressure cylinders, and is not to indicate loss than

She will have three- 900 horse power. boilers, one for each pair of engines, and a spare one in case of the others getting out of order. She will be supplied with donkey engines, pumps, steam windlass, and mit picking up" and "laying out" gest. To latest improvements, as also with improved enable her to keep her trim when paying out cable, she is to be fitted with water, ballast. There is further, we are informed, avary probability of the Telegraph Co. keeping a second smaller steamer stationed hare, so that in the event of an accident ossurring to any of the shallow water cables, whilst the large vessel is away employed elsewhere, repairs may be effected without delay.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL,

A meeting of the Legislative Council took place this afternoon (17th), in the Council Chamber. There were present:-

H. E. the Governor, Mr John Pope Hen-

The Hon. the Chief Justice, Sir John

The Aoting Colonial Secretary, the Hon. C. C. Smith.*

cover of their guns to their second line, at Green Island at 11 p.m. on Saturday, and more rifle pits are met with, and the came into harbor on Sunday moming. enemy are reduced by helf before they can charge the second line. Reinforce ments arrive, but are they in: sufficient numbers? Can so vast a force as i required to drive such determined troops from so splendid a position be spared from an army already feeling the want of fresh troops And no doubt the attacking General may be heard to say,

When will they come?" The Russian Tax Band of the 28th Regiment will per General perhaps knows that there are no form the following programme to-morrow more to come, at least at present. Such evening, commencing at 8.30 p.m. :--- is the position of the two armies before Plevna

The Russian General knows Overture, Fost and Peasant Suppo. that Plevna once in his possession he selection, Il Barbiere, Rossinl.

Valse,

Adieu Snelling.

■ The publication of this issue commansed effectually barg all attacks of the Turks Drotto,....... Tederstra, Lachner, zessy. at 8.35 p.m.

against his right flank, and thus saves Selection,.... Scotch Airs,........ Hurst. those men of his army now at Tirnova Galop,.. Foxhunters,..... Marriot, Amale. and in the Schipka Pass That point gained, renforcements for the Turks We are glad to note, at the request of the could not unite when advancing from Widdin and Sophia; he could attack Band Presidente . M. 28th Regiment, separately with overwhelming numbers, that the Regimental, Band will, weather first those from Widdin and then those permitting, perform in the Public Garden from Sophia or vice versa. The Rumian on Wednesday next (19th inst.) and Wed- General would sacrifice many men to do neday week (28th), commencing on each this, but this herculean task must be accomplished at once to protect any Rus ocasion at p.m. This is good new, and sian retreat that may be necessitated, to have a couple of pleasant evenings in The Turks will assuredly do their utmost prospect of couno enhances the pleasure, to prevent the Russians from wintering and increases this obligation of the publie in Bulgaria, and a retreat may be forced to the Officers of the Regiment in Garrison. upon the Russians, or considered ad-

Sa- THE M. M. sir, Volga put in an appearance visable by them at any moment, turday's telegram inform us that four shortly after B colock on Saturday evening redoubts are in the hands of the Rus- The cause of detention was, as we surmised, the whole place is of vast importance to sians, that they have had 5,000 wounded the Turks; so much so, indeed, that its and lost three Generals. The telegram slight mishap in the engine-room. She acquisition by the Russians would more is an extremely guarded one, and it is left Yokohama on the 7th September, and than compensate them for their recent possible that the Czar may consider a the following day, when in the neighbour- TØVerses. Plevns is situated on high few such victories as ruinous to the hood of Van Dieman's Straits, experienced hour, sald Gentlemen, 1 have now the Per Norna, for Swatow, Capt. Tasker, ground, 406 feet above the level of Russian cause. The questions are -- some rough weither, which occasioned the honour to isy upon the table some corren»

Per Volga, from Yokohama: for Hong- kong, Messee Domdebel, Coler R. B. Cariery, Rayment, E. Martin, and Mole; for Singapore, Pruce de Montennero Prinos de Lichtenstein, Revd. Mr Vigroux and servant; for Marseilles, Messrs Du pout, O. Owen, and C. Lyons.

Per Strathairly, from London, &c., Mr L. Marks, and 12 Chinese.

Per China, from Shanghai, Captaina T. K. Mooney and Cadwallader, 2 Europeans, and 20 Oblness deck.

Per Glenartast, from Straits, 240 Chl

mese.

Par Chinkiant, from Bangkok, & Chinese,

DEPARTED.

Per Tigre, for Singapore, 4 Chinese ; for Marseilles, Mr and Mrs Mackenzie, Mrs Thomson, and 2 children and amab, Mrs Castilho and 2 children, Mesars Felbel, and Farrell-From Shanghai: for Singapore, Miss M. Rice; for Marseillos, Mrs J. H. Schmid and 3 children, Messes F. Green, and J. H. Hall; and through passengers from Yokohama.

and 211 Chiness,

Per Dantiba, for Bangkok, 202 Chiness. Per Yangtsse, for Shanghal, 6 Europeans, and 80 Chinese,

P'ex Lee Yuen, for Shanghai, 35 Chinese,

TO DEPART

For Thos. Fletcher, for Nowohwang, 1 Chloess.

On the 8th September, at 6, Miller Road, Rongkow, WILLIAM JEFFREY, the beloved Son of William and Emily Stuart. Aged, 20 months and 5 days.

GRIFFING, of New Haven, Conn., U.S.A.

At Shanghal, on the 10th Instant, JASPER

THE CHINA MAIL.

HONGKONG, MONDÁY, SEFT, 17, 1877,

Tax fighting in and around Pleyns affords a striking illustration of offensive and defensive warfare. The town (situated in an excellent strategical position) and the surrounding country are exceptionally well adapted for defensive purposes, and

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Philippo.

The Attorney General, the Hon. G.

The Acting Colonial Treasurer, the Hon, C. May,

The Hon, H, Lowooak. The Hon. J. M. Price, The Hon. Wm. Keswick.

Mr J. M. d'Almada e Castro, Acting Clerk of Connell.

The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed.

The Hon. C. May, the Acting Colonial Treasurer, was sworn in as a member of the Connoil.

SUPPLEMENTARY ESTIMATES.

tion of a Supplementary sum not exceeding An Ordinance authorising the appropria seventy-four thousand dollars to defray the charges of the year 1876" was moved by His Excellency the Governor and passed.

PRISON DISCIPLINE,

HIS EXCELLENCE, who spoke for an

pondenso relating to prison dissipline in this Colony. The first despatch which I have to place before you is one from Lord Carnarvon, dated the 20th June 1877, in which he instructs me to review the whole question of prison disipline in Hongkong and to make the proposition of placing the system on a sounder baala in future. Now, gentlemen, I think it might be very

the sea, on the right of the river Vid, How is it the number of killed is not

damage. The engineers made temporary and about four miles from that river, ascertained! how far are the Russians and is at the junction of two roads, from their enemy's main force at how repairs, and 48 hours after the aidant, one leading to Sophia, the other to Wid- many killed and wounded have they the vessel wat suabled to proceed, but she din. Along these two roads the rein- estimated the loss of their enemy are was kept runding at a very low mts of forcements for the Turks keep advancing, they still advancing and are reinforce pead. The Tyre left with the mails for And with Plevns in their possession, ments coming up?" The capture of four Europe at noon yesterday. their left flank is thus secured, and all redoubte is anquestionably no samall SHIPPING REPORTS. The French steamer Folga reports: communication to their rear kept open.achievement provided they are of strategio The U. 8. S. Kearsarge (of Alabama fame), Leaving Yokohama had strong winds and Follow these roads, and it in easy to importance. They might command the rough weather to a Disnan's Straite see how important a part the occupation positions of the enemy for some distance, Captain McNair, left the Harbour this near which the engines broke down, and of Plevna plays in this campaign. Re. Had such been the asse, however, one is forenoon, on her voyage to Boston, sia the falzly asked how comes it that the system were detained several hours repairing inforcements for the left of the Turkish almost inclined to believe the informa- Suez Canal. As the vessel steamed slowly is now on a sound bars already. How damage. Beainder of passage had Eno

army can be sent by rail from Constan- tion would have been less conflicting, from her anchorage, she fired a late-or does it happen that a newly-appointed weather.

The British steamer Strathairly reports: tinople vid Adrianople and Philipopolis and a better idea might have been form- rather, as shorit not strictly a saluting vessel, Governor is called upon to review the whole will have immediate despatch Had strong winds leaving Channel, and re- as far as Belova, a few miles beyonded of the success gained. Thon comes she gave warm expression of her regret at system of prison discipline in Hongkong i as above.

mainder of passage had moderate variable Philipopolis, thence they proceed by a serious question,--Can the Rumians For Freight or Passage, apply to

winda with generally fire weather.

good road in a direct line to Sophis and afford to lose such numbers in merely leaving us by a few parting "banga" The His Lordship's despatch is dated the 20th GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co., The German steamer China reports:

Agenta.

on to Nissa. From Sophia an equally good attacking the advance line of works compliment was similarly acknowledged by Jane; the first despatah I wrote on the Hongkong, September 17, 1877.

road branches off and leads to Plevas, What will be their low when opposed to H. M. S. Victor Emmanuel. The Kearsarge subfoot of prison discipline here was dated while from Nis another good road leads the main force! Should the Commander "boys" were indly cheered by their English the 18th June, therefore Lord Carnarvon's FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

to Widdin. Thus the Turks can rein-of the Turkish forces, Osman Pasha, cousins as they passed between the Curtea despatch must have had relation to some- force with both facility and rapidity the successfully oppose all advance of the

thing other than any communications from

FOR YOKOHAMA & HIOGO.

The British Steamor

"STRATHAIRLY"

BESteamshipSTRA THAIRLY having

Informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk by the Undersigned into their Godowns, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Option 1 Goods will be forwarded to Japan, unless notice to the contrary is given before Noon To-day.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the 24th Instaut will be subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected, Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, September 17, 1877. no20

FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE.

THE S. S. Glenartney having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby in- formed that their Goods are being landed at their risk and stored in the Godowns of

First part of passage strong Westerly winds with rain and very heavy head sea to Turnabout; from thence to port bad light Southerly winds and fine weather. Passed 8. S. Fangtse off Niue Pins,

The British steamer Chinking reports: Had light winds and fine weather through out the passage. Pamed S. S. Copenhagen bound to Bangkok on the 10th, and the Danube on the 16th. Steamers in Bang: kok--Penedo, Tintern Abbey, Rajah Brooke, Rajanattianuhar, Fava, and the Ban-You-Sin.

Charters Effected. Danish bark Assons, 266, Newchwang to Hongkong, 25 cents per ploul, if to Wham poa 27 cents, 18 lay days.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. [SUPPLIED TO THE “CHINA: Màx.”] (Via Southern Route.) THE WAR.

Tarrived, Consignes of Cargo are hereby Down the Channel had a strong 8.W. any danger from un attack from their are paralysed by where heroalean attempts has the good feeling which exists between me, and you will find on turning to it that The British steamer Glenartney reports: whole of their left flank, and without Russians, and when he sees that they and the Commodore's Bag-ship. Seldom breeze, In the Straits of Malacca had heavy thunder-storms. Remainder of enemy. So important an advantage to drive him out of his entrenchments, Americans and Englishmen been so fally seldom fails to the lot of an army. Now and become demoralized as they would and freely Illustrated as it has been with passage fine weather.

Plevna, situated as it is, is of overwhelm- be after repeated failures and such heavy the officers of the Kearsargs and the official ing importance to the Turks Provided loss, attack them, a rout such as has never and other reddents of this part. they are enabled to hold their position before been heard of might be chronicled in the face of the overwhelming numbers in the annals of the Russian Army. that are sure to be brought against them, they will ere long have concen trated about that place an army capable of advancing and taking the offensive. Such a step would be the crowning effort of the Turks, and if the Russians have to retire, it will be merely to endeavour to beat an orderly retreat, and cover the retreat of their remaining forces. The Turkish General has availed himself of the great gift nature had bestowed (in to Hongkong, 28 cents per picul, 25 lay of the country. Plevna has been en- British barque Ioniku, 878, Newchwang a military point of view) on this part days.

British ship Golden Spur, 066, New-trenched. The batteries of artillery are chwang and Chefoo to Whampes, 20 cents secured as far as art can make them per pleul, 30 lay days.

sgainst their enemy's fire, not a Turkish battery but is protected by earthworks, and connecting llues of entrenchments for their infantry form a prolonged semi- dircle around Plevns, both fanks resting on the river Vid, thus securing themselves from a Rank attack. It must not be sup posed that their defensive operations resi there) in front of this line of entrench.

the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharf or Boate delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded to Shangal, unless notice to the contrary is given before Noon-To-day.

Cargo remaining andelivered after the 22nd Instant will be subject to rent..

No Fire Insurance has been affected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.

B024 Hongkong, September 17, 1877.

DE SOUZA & Co.'s

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British bark May Queen, 472, New chwang to Hongkong, 23 cents per pioul, 25 lay days.

American barque Thomas Fletcher, 645, Newchwang to Swatow, 23 cents per plon, 25 lay days.

British bark Glenfrain, 473, Nowchwang to Swatow, 24 cents per picul, 27 lay days

CARGO.

Per S. S. Tigre, sailed 18th September, DATE BLOCK FOR 1878, 1877 -For Continent, 1961 bales Kilk,

CONTAINING

ENGLISH & CHÍNICH DATES được IS NOW READY, Price, i

.70 Cents.

Lordship says: "Sir, I have to ack zowledge the receipt of Mr Austin's despatch No. 76 of the 11th April, respecting certain matters of Prison Discipline. I rely on you to review the whole question of Prison Discipline in Hongkong; and to make such proposals, as will place SOME curiosity (was excited yesterday by the system upon a sound basis for the the salute fired from H. M. 8. Vitor Em fatare." But besides that despatch of Lord manuel, as the blazing away of Govern Carnarvon to Sir Arthur Kennedy, there are others. Lord Carnarvon had received mental gunpowder is not a luxury usually a lespatch from Sir Arthur Kennedy, dated indulged in on Sundays. The courtesy, we the 28th February 1877, written previous learn, was on this occasion extended to Mr to his departure from this Colony, enolo- D. H. Balley, Consal for the United discipline, giving certain rules and regula sing a raport from a committee on prison LONDON, 14th September, 1877.

States, as a parting compliment, on his last tions in respect to prison disciplins and According to a Russian official despatch, visit to Commodore, Watson. Captain Mo-dietary. It was thought that those regula a general arrault was made on the Turkish Nair, of the U. S. 8. Kearsarge, was also to speak, for many years to come, this tions and rules and that report settled, so

guest of the gallant Commodore at the matter, However, you see that I am positions at Plevna on the 11th ipatant

After despate fighting the Russiansame time; and that offer, together with called upon to review the whole sys tom, and to endeavour to place it the other offours of his ship, specially upon sounder baala for the future. sucosected in capturing four redoubta

The Russian loss Includes three generala': thanked the English Senior Officer for the Now what is it that might have st For 6,000 men are reported wounded; the extra act of sourtesy thus shown to their tracted Lord Carnarvon's stontion? number of killed is unknown.

instance was there any remarkable increase Conaul

of crime? Well it does happen that Bir Arthur Kennedy, writing towards the closs YANERA OF Jantra, on which the main body of last year, reported to Her Majesty's Go of the Eastern Turkish army is advancing, invernment that there was a very serious increase of crime in 1876 in this Colony, asmall townaboutfive miles to the north-saat. He says in his despatch: "This serious THE WAR..

of Tirnova, on the road leading from the increase of crime will no doubt attract your According to unofficial Turkish accounts, latter place to Caman-bazar. Tirnors stands Lostiahip's attention, when you see certain on the road leading to the Schipke Pass, and your Lordship." Now it became my duty against the Ruinslan positions at Jatra,hould the Turks be able to force the to lay those returns before the Secretary of State. They were all prepared before my ar and the Bassian troops are falling back. Russian positions as Janits and occupy rival, and dated the month of January this Tirnova, the communications of the Bua year. These returns undoubtedly show an sians in the Pass in question the only one increase of crime, not only for the year 1876, but in previous years. In the table we believe now held by them-would be 0 of the Police Returns submitted to my cut off, and they would be compelled sooner predecessor on the 81st January 1877, the or later to surrender, unless of course they following figures of sazions cases can hardly bad previously effected a retrast Yantra is situated on the river Yantra, which falls

Number of Casti Into the Danube a few miles to the cast of

1874 1875 1876 Sistova, The importance of the position to

3 8+ the Russians, and the strong way in which

LONDON, 15th September, 1877. Chief Inspector Clarke has been arrested for complity in turf fraude.

27 bales Waste Silk, 20 tales Cocoons, ments and perhaps some hundred raids Meheme: Pasha's troops are marching cases Silks, 183 boxes Tes, and 960 pkgs. Sundries. For London, 847 bales silk, 10 cases Sliks, 177 chests, 669 half-cheats, 10,668 boxes and 806 pga. Tes, 8 osaní A liberal allowance will be made for 10 Treasure (348,600), and of pkgs. Sundries. or more Copies.

Hongkong, September 17, 1877.

col

TEN DOLLARS REWARD

XTILL be paid to the Person who finds

WTwa Thin GOLD RINGS, (of no value to any one but the Owner), and Re turns them to the Compradore of Douglas LAFRAIK & Co.

TEND

Hongkong. September 17, 1877.

THE HONGKONG HOTEL. TIENDERS are invited for a LEASE of the HONGKONG HOTEL, the pre- tent Five yearly Lesse expiring on the 81st August, 1878. SEALED TENDERS to be sent in on or before the 81st March, 1878, to the Secretary of the Horozor Hotel Courant, Lastirgo, who will supply sny information required.

By Order of the Directors,

LOUIN HÄUSCHILD,

Secretary. Hongkong, September 15, 1877.

SHIPPING. ARRIVALS.

spl

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS,

MAILS will close:--

For SHANGHAL-

In advance, will be found another line, and again in a still more advanced post tion, yet another, and the Turks, driven out of one line of entrenchments, fall back on their second, and their retreat if necessary is one continued opportion

LOBAL AND ØRNEBALY

of hand-to-hand condict. And yet and Tan M. M. str. Volga hai gone to Aberdeen ther means of defepos is obtained, the

Dook.

For GLENARTNEY, at 8.30 p.m. To. several hills in advance of these con For SAIGON...

morrow, the 18th inst.

tinuous lines are turned to account, and

what was a few hours before an ordi: TEZ Geelong, with the outward Mat's, wan Per FERNTOWER, at 8 p.m. Tomornary hill now bristles with dannon, expected to leave Singapore for this port, on

row, the 18th lost., Instead of at and a strong redoubt presents itself to Saturday afternoon last, the 18th instant. previously notified.

an advancing enemy. These redoubte

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOODHOW

Per YESSO, at 11.80 am., on Wednes. day, the 19th inst., instead of as previously notified.

For MANILA,

For SAIGON.-

are to constructed as to protect one an H.M.S. Moorhen left this today for the other, and when one falls into the hands North, We understand she will relieve the of the enemy, it is sufladed by the fire | Fly, which comes down to pay off, of its neighbour. This a vast extent of

it has no doubt been fortified, sided by natural advantages, will necessitate some

Por ESMERALDA, 11.80, on country is covered by this means of The Royal Artillery Dramatic Club gave desperate struggles on the part of the Turks

Wednesday, the 19th inst. defence, and the enemy is compelled to their second performance at the Garrison for its capture.

attack in great numbers, and as these Theatre on Saturday evening. The house Soms hitch (says the N. C. D. News) is For GOLDEN HORN, at 8 pm, on positions have to be taken by aaulty was an full as it could bold.

Thursday, the 20th inst.

the loss of the assailants is far greater

MAILS ST THE UNITED STATEE FIORES,

The United States Mail Facket OITY OF YOKIO will be despatched on THURS. DAY, the 30th Instant, with Balls for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be closed as follows, instead of as previously notified 4. Registry of Letters ceases. 11.30 ▲ M. Post Office clones.

&118 R H BS4SICE PLOKET. The English Contrast Packet LOMBARDY wil be despatched with the Malls for Europe, &c on SATURDAY, the 22nd September,

Sept. 18, Volga, French stastier, 1003,11 Rolland, Yokohama Sept. 7, halls and General MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

Sept. 16, Brathairly, British testet, 1230, Cassar, London July 24, vis ports of call, and Singapore Sept. 6, Gentral G159, LITINGSTON & CO.

Sapt 16, Chine, German absimov, MAR,

defensive.

returns which will hereafter be laid before

fail to attract attention

Description,

Mardar, Robbery with Vio Lence from the Fer-

18

13

Barglary or Larosuy

in & Dwelling HOSKO Assault with Intent

to rob

89

107 00

8

said to have occurred, in regard is the now Kidnapping........... Ohiness lost, which rumour consects with Piracy,....................... .7 5

63

251 239

in proportion then those acting on the War of time necessitates cur considerably the rate of exchange. It is said that the Saob is the position now held by the curtailing the latter part of this Excellency's Feking Government decline to be bothered with exchange, which they do not under Tarks. The detached redoubts are cover. Speech at the Council Meeting this after stand, and borrow only so many million ing an extent of country perhaps miles in noon, but we shall give the full text of the tasis giving the Hangchow Banker Woo breadth, the ground is again strengthened remarks now condensed to-morrow, by rifle pita, from which skirmishere are haraming the advance of an enemy with-

but exposing themselves these kir. Er some anaccountable mistake, the por- mishers where necessary fall back on the tions of two Portuguese litigants before the front line of antrenchments; and both Magistrats last Saturday were wrongly infantry and gust play sway on the placed inpur Folice report. The complaiy,

Unlawful Possession, 200

802 938 (1,089 Laroenfes,......... Felonies not already

given, 4

J6 13

Total, .................................... 1,165 |1,825 |1,483

But it is not.

a mere question of

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