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To-day's Advertisements.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW. The Steamship

**NAMOA,”... Capt. J. E. PUNCHARD, Will be despatched for the above Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 10th Instant,

at Daylight..

For Freight or Passage, apply to

........ DOUGLAS LÁPRAIK & Co.. Hongkong, October 8, 1877.

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· FROM CALCUTTA, PENANG AND SINGAPORE.

THE British S. 8, Japan, Captain H. DE Toths &

Ports, Consignees are hereby informed that the Goneral Cargo will be landed by, and into the Godowns of the Undersigned at Wanchal, whence delivery can be obtained on and after the 9th Instant.

Goods romaining in store after the 16th Instant will be subject to rent.

Consignees of Opium are requested to take delivery from the Boats alongside the Ice House Street Wharf, otherwise the Drug will be stored by the Undersigned at Consignees' risk, unprotected by Fire In

RITANCO.-"

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong, October 8, 1877.

0016

TIENDE

NOTICE,

TENDERS for DOCKING, PAINTING, RE-TUBING and Sundry other RE. PAIRS for Engine of the British 6, 8. "FERNTOWER" will be Received on Board by the Undersigned till 3 p.m., on WEDNESDAY, the 10th Instant.-

For Particulars of Work apply on Board,

J. EL VON BARGEN,

Master S. 8. "Forntower."

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Bongkong, October 8, 1877, OFFICE OF THE SHANGHAI STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, IN LIQUIDATION,

SECOND RETURN of CAPITAL at the Rate of FIVE TAELS per SHARE will be made to Shareholders of record on the 1st October, Payable at the Office of the Liquidators, on the 8th Inst,

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Charters Effected.

The following charters have been effected during the last ten days —~

British bark Woodville, 714, hence to London, private.

American ship Henry S. Sanford, 1159, hence to New York, private.

German bark Bertha, 442, hence to Hamburg, private,

Britial ship, Bantan, 760, Amoy to New York, private.

British bark Glamorganshire, 456, Now- ohwang to Hongkong, 26 cents par ploul, 35 lay days.

German bark Malvina, 499, Newchwang to Hongkong, 274 cents per pioul, 25 lay daya

British bark Georgius, 314, Newchwang to Whampoa, 30 cents per ploul, 22 lay days. British bark Nimrod, 695, Newchwang to Swatow, 24 cents per picui, 30 lay days. American bark Quickstop, 626, New chwang to Swatow, 22 cents par ploul.

British bark Merse, 629, Newchwang to Bwatow, 28 canta per pleul, 25 lay days

British bark E. M. Young, 345, New hwang to Swatow, 28) cents per ploul, 24 lay days.

Newchwang to Swatow, 283 cents per pleul, 25 lay days.

American schooner Annie S. Hall, 455,

British steamer Pernambuco, 648, Hong. kong to Saigon, $1,200 in full,

British steamer Penedo, 652, Saigon to Manila, private.

German steamer Cassandra, 923, Swatow. to Singapore, $8 per head, 10 lay days.

British schooner Viscount Macduff, 289, hence to Haiphong and back, $1,900 in full, 20 lay days.

British bark Largs, 761, Foochow to London, private.

German bark Meteor, 600, hence to Now York, private.

German bark Hieronimus, 425, New- chwang to Hongkong, 25 cents per ploul, 25 lay days.

German bark Humboldt, 880, Whampoa to Chefoo and back to Hongkong, 24 cents per pleul, 25 lay days.

German bark Pelho, 250, hemos to Haf phong and back, 24 cents per ploul, 20 lay days.

British schooner Roderick Hay, 299, hence to Haiphong and back, 25 cents per pioul, 80 lay days,

British steamer Spartan, Swatow to Bio- Warrants will be delivered by the Under-gapore, (passengers) 68 per head, 10 log signed to Shareholders or their lawful day. representatives on presentation of Share Portuguese bark Alva, 631, hence to

Melbourne and Bydney, private. Certificates for Endorsement.

German brig Sophle, 210, Newchwang to Hongkong, 20 cents per ploul, 17 lay days.

German bark Gustav Adolph, 272, hence to Cheloo and back, 28 cents per ploul, 25 lay days,

The Transfor BOOKS of the Company will be ULOSED from the 2nd to the 6th Instant, inclusive.

By Order,

RUSSELL & Oa...

Liquidators. Shanghal, Ostobar à, 1877.

YANGTSZE INSURANCE ASSO. CIATION.

CAPITAL-Fully Paid-up..... .Ts. 430,000 PERMANENT RESERVE............ 230,000 SPECIAL Reserve Fund

10,000

Tle: 725,000

Total Capital and accumula-

tions this date.

Directors:

F. B. FORBES, Eeg., Chairman. M. W. BorD, Esq. G. KREBS, Esq. M. P. Evans, Esq. O. LUCAS, Esq.

Becretaries:

Measts, Russett & Co., Shanghal.

London Bankers: Messrs. BABING BROTHERS & Co. Agencies in:

HONGKONG, LONDON, SAN FRANCISCO, and the Principal Ports in the East.

:

German bark Carl, 218, hence to Hat. phong and back, 23 cents per ploul, 20 lay days,

French bark Marle Louise, 125; hence to Haiphong and back, 224 cents per ploul, 80 lay days.

American schooner Mignon, 484, hence to Halphong and back, 224 cents per pical, 80 lay dayı,

British steamer Amboto, 78, hence to Saigon, $1760 in full, and Saigon to Hong kong, 26000 in full, 11 lay days.

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German steamer Bellana, 789, hançe ́to. Salgon, $1500 in full,

British back Aneel, 468, cleared for

Guam.

British ship Sydenham, 1089, has taken the herth for London, rate nominally £2

per-50 feet.

British ship Northampton, 1161, has taken the berth for Singapore, having been ordered that Port from home.

British bark Osaka, 527, proceeds to

Amoy to take the barth for New York.

British bark Alice, 626, left for Yoko baza with original cargo of Kerosine Oil.

American ship Titan, 1229, left for

POLICIES granted on Marine Risks to Callao seoking.

rates.

parts of the World, at current

Subject to a charge of 12 % for interest on Shareholders Capita", ALL THE PROFITS OF THE UNDERWRITING BUSINESS will be annually distributed among all Contribu- tors of Business in proportion to the premium paid by them.

RUSSELL & Co.,

Agents. Hongkong. October 1,-1877,

GARRISON THEATRE. HE 28TH REGT, AMATEUR DRA- MATIC CLUB, will give Two Par- formances at the above Theatre, on WED. NESDAY, 10th; and FRIDAY, 12th Oct.

The places chosen are the popular domestia Drama lu Three Acts, by 0. H. HAZLEWOOD, Esq., Entitled.

JESSY VERE, OR THE RETURN OF

THE WANDERER.”. And the laughable Farce by T. J. WILLIAMS, Esq., Entitled

"MY TURN NEXT.”

SHIPPING,

ARRIVALS.

Oct. 7, Japan, British steamer, 1865, H. de Smidt, Caloutta Sept. 20, Penang 26, and Singapore 30, General--David Sas- SOON, SONS & Co.

Oct. 7, Mactan, Spanish steamer, 812, A. Erqulaga, Mauila Oct. 4, General,A. MAOG. HEATON.

Get Thorkild, German belg, 155, H. Bande, Nowchwang Sept. 21, Beans, ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

Oct. 7, Bellona, German steamer, 788, F. Ahrens, Saigon Oct. 1, Rice,-Wa. PUSTAU & Co.

Oct. 7, Dale, British steamer, 644, 3. Thompson, Bangkok Sept. 28, General

YUEN FAT HONG.

Oct. 7, Ningpe, British steamer, 876, R. Onas, Shanghai Ost. 4, General,-BLEMSSEN & Co.

Oct. 7, Namoa, British steamer, 862, J. Between the pieces an old Favorite is to E. Panchard, Foodbow Oct. 4, Amoy 8, give a Song.

PRICES OF ADMISSION Front Seats, $1; Second Seats, 50 Centa Third Seats, 25 Centa. Children under 12 years of age, half-price to first and second ments only.

Tickets can be obtained at Hongkong Hotel, Officers' Mens Sergeant 28th Regt., Sergeanta Mess, R.A., and 28th Regiment, from all Pay Sergeants, and at the Door on the nights of Performance.

Doors Open at 8.80 p.m. to Commsace at Br.. By kind permission of Lieut, Col. C. A. 8. DICKINS, and Officers the Band of the Regiment will attend.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN. Hongkong. October 8, 1877.

Not Responsible for Debts.

Neither the Captain, this Agente, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Grou of the following Vestels, during their stag in Hongkong Harbour

Asantay, British barque, Capt. Nicoil, Jardins, Matheson & Co.

ÜLETERION, Američan ship, Captain,W, LullSiomasen & Co.

WOODVILLE, British

barque, Captain Nielsen.-Wm. Pustan & Co

ALPBINGTON, British barque, Captein G, Cupsingham.-Wieler & Co.

CORINNE British barque, Capt. Roberts KON,Wieler & Co.

RAJAHAZTIAKURAR, British str., Captain Hopkins Yusu Fat Hong.

CILUENEM, British ship, Captain E, Shrewsbury-Wieler & Co

MELOSINE, Germen carque, Captain Th. Pflieger.Melchera & Co.

DARTMOUTH, British barque, Captain Robertson.--Order.

FERTOWER, British steamer, Capt. J.

von Baegen, ---Chiness,

and Swatow 8, General,-Douglas Le

FRAIR & Co.

Oct. 7, Berntour, British steamer, 700, Yon Bargen, Saigon Oct. 1, Rlcn OHI XEBE.

Oct. 8, Vigilant, British Despatch vessel, 856, 2 guns, 250 hp., H. Ryder, Amoy Oct. 8.

Oot. 8, Lisa, British steamer, Geo. Lee, Shanghai Get. 6, Malis and General---P. & 6. §. N. Co.

809,

Oat. 8, Ludia, British barque, 040, Crowley, Newcastle (N.S.W.) August 28, CORL-GIES, LIVINGSTON & Ốo, -

84, F. Timm, Chinklang Oct. 3, Bice.

Oct. 8, Madagascar, German steamer,

BEEMISEH & Co.

DEPARTURES, Det. 7, Douglas, for Coast Ports.

Esmeralda, for Manila, Deucalion, for Shanghai. Nisam, for, Shangbäl Malacca, for Yokohamaa Ningpo, for Canton.

8, Erispans, for Australian Ports.

8, Madagizient, for Whampoa.

8, Charon Wattend, for Bangkok,

8, Holyrood, for Bolhów, de

ULEARED.

or for Uratow Amboto, for Baigos

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PASENNOBIS, AKRITED.

THE CHINA MAIL.

| R. Bremner, A. B. Phillips, and 276 Chi-

hase.

Per Ningpo, from Shanghel, Mr Helket, and 61 Chinese,

Per Namoa, from Coast Porta, Messrs Patterson, Smith, Rogge, 3 Europaane deck, and 284 Chinese.

Per Maclan, from Manila, 3 Europeans, and 23 Chinese

Per Bellona, from Saigon, 36 Chinese, Per Dale, from Bangkok, 25 Chiness.

DEPARTED.

Per Deucalion, for Shanghai, Dr. and Mrs Dudgeon and family, and Rey, J. and Mrs Robinson, and 10 Chinese,

Per Nizam, for Shanghal, Mesars Renbon, J. Pitman, and J. 8. Taylor; from South- ampton, Mrs Tindall and child, Mrs Fryer and child, and Misa Fryer.*

Por Malacca, for Yokohams, Surgeon Wood, K.N., Messrs Graham, and MoGib- bon, and Comdr. Aldrich, B.N.; from Yoko- bama, Mesars J. R. Haggett, and H. James; from Singapore, one. Japanese per former.

Per Douglas, for: Coset Ports, 180 Chi- nesa,

Per Esmeralda, for Manila, 1 European, and 125 Chinese,

Class, 2 European steerage, and 9 Chinese. Per Holyrood, for Holhow, 6 Chinese.

Per Brisbane, for Singapore, da, one 1st

TO DEPART.

Par Norma, for Swatow, 200 Chinese, Per Amboto, for Balgon, 200 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS. The British steamer Japan reports; Variable winds and calon to lat. 19,29 N., and thence to arrival strong NE. winds and heavy sea with thick rainy weather.

The Spanish steamer Maston reports;

MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW. Meeting. 3p.-Meeting of Shareholders of the Canton Insur. Office, at No. 7, Queen's Road.

Miscellaneous.

[No. 4453-OCTOBER 8, 1977.

the concluding articles that, "no separateing the past month was $10,001.42. The ratification of the present, Convention amount collected this year up to the 30th shall be necessary," which seems to show sitimo was $88,246.88, as compared with that it is the general practice to raty $78,04551-collected in the corresponding Conventions. The next document) of this kind

nine months of 1876, showing a net Increase the "Convention to Regulate the Engagement of Chinese Emigrants by of revenue to the amount of $10,201.87.

gue to the Delivery of Goods per Japan may be British and French Subjects," signed at

obtained.

Peking in 1866.

Although it is not THE British ship The Murray, which arriv- stated in this, document that ratificationed here on Saturday, from Newcastle is necessary, yet ratification was formally refused to this document by both the (N.8W.), brings five young Australian English and French Governments, which geldings. They were landed to-day, seems to be convincing proof that ratifica and are to really good condition after a tion of such documente is required. In two montha passage. the "Supplementary Convention to the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation Owise to defective working of the Singa Between Great Britain and China,"

General Memoranda: WEDNESDAY, October 10:--

DaylightNamon leaves for Coast Ports. Tonders for Docking, de, of the 8. 8, Ferntower will be received by Captain on Board up to 3 pm. THURSDAY, October 11------

Noon-English Mall leaves for Porta

of Call and Europe. 9 p.m.-Performance at the City Hall FRIDAY, October 19

Dioon.-General Weekly Bale by Moses

*Lane, Crawford de Co.

9 p.m.-Meeting of Zetland Lodge. MONDAY, October 15:- HT

Goods per Japan undelivered after this

date subject to ront.

WXDNESDAY, October 24:-

Noon. American Mall leaves for

hama and Sart Francisco...

THURSDAY, November 1:—

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signed at Feking in 1869, an article poro-Penang cable of the Eastern Extension provides that the document "shall be Australas and China Telegraph Company, ratified, and the ratifications exchanged | Limited, telegrams to and from places West. at Peking as soon as possible." Itis perhaps ward of Singapore are passing Irregularly significant that the ratification of this and are able to delay varying from one to document was refused by the British two and a half days. This will continue Government; possibly Sir Rutherford

Alcook was doubtful that the Convention for about another fortnight, but notice will would meet with approval at home, and be given when the line is in good working inserted the article requiring ratification order again. Yoko-to avoid misunderstandings. Precedent

ie thus pretty clearly in favour of the bar, being the feast of the Holy necessity of ratification of the Chefoo Rosary, a devotional day universally ob

served by the Catholics of the Roman creed

Occus leaves for Cooktown, do, on or Convention by the British Government.

about this date.

THURSDAY, November 8:-

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

Francisco..."

There is coo. " Agreement in Pursuançs of Articles 26 and 28 of the Treaty of high mass was celebrated in the morning Tientain," signed on the 8th November at the Roman Catholic Cathedral, followed 1858, which does not appear to have been by a procession within the interior of the ratified, but this circumstance appears to Church, A very impressive and appropriate be satisfactorily accounted for by the facts sermon was delivered by the Rev. Father that the agreement was merely a carrying

Moderate N.E. winds and aloudy weather. HONGKONG DISPENSARY, out of the terms of the Treaty in question Barghignoll to a large number of listeners.

The German brig Thorkild reports: Fine weather throughout the passaga.

The German steamer Bellona-reports:- Fine weather first part, latter part norther ly winds and think rainy weather.

The British steamer Dale reports : Flest part of passage light variable winds, latter part fresh N.E. winds.

The British steamer Ningpo roporte: Light variable winds to Tung-ying, since then strong N.E. winds and cloudy weather with occasional showers.

The British steamer Fernfower.reporte:

TRE

Established A.D. 1841.

香港大藥房

· A. S. WATSON & Co.: FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL Daugaiste, IMPORTERS.

OF

and was signed nearly two years previous at the high mass the Holy Communion to the ratification of that Treaty, Pleni. was administered to 115 persons. There poteniaries can undoubtedly be empower, was the usual Benediction in the evening ed to obviate the necessity of ratification with the additional praying of the Five inases in which it would be inconvenient Mysteries. The Pater Noster and Ave or tanecessary, but for Conventions in a general way to be entered into and Maria sung by the children under the di absolutely settled independently of Home rection of Mr Pintos, the organist, was approval might be attended by serious very well rondered Indeed, awkward results, especially in and dealing with European countries. A minister objectionable terms, and his Government be powerless to notify his blunders in a prompt and amicable manner, i

First part of passage fine weather, latter DRUGGISTS' SUNDRIES, NURSERY REQUI might bind his country to any fanciful and

part northerly winds and thick rainy wea ther.

The British barque Lucia reports: Leaving Newcastle had squally weather the Arst day, remainder of passage had very fine weather with moderately easterly winds and occasional light winds until Hearing Hongkong, when had squally wes

ther.

The British Steamship Namon reports: Experienced moderate N.E. winds and fus weather first part of passage, and thiels weather, with drizzling rain the latter part, In Foodhow-Strai Juan and Europe; and B. M. 8. Magpie. In Amoy. S. Yeas and Loudoun Castle, and HLM. S. Hornet and Curlow, Tu Bwtow:-S. S. Casandra, Spartan, and Tientsin/

CARGO.

Per S. 8. Gaelic, axfled 2nd October, 1877-For Yokabama, 4,889 bags Bugar, 15 bags Coffee, 191 pkgs. Iron Wire, 60 slabs Tin, 7 cases Clears, 6 boxes Vermilion, and 1,296 pkgs. Merchandise. For Bad Francisco, 809. Empty Qulokellver Flasks, 100 bags Black Pepper, 220 bags Cotice, 232 bags Sugar, 13,754 bags Rice, 3 cases silks, 65 boxes Frepared Opium, 546 pkgs. Tos, and 3,858 pkgs. Merchandise. For Boston, 5 half-ofests Tea. For Chicago, For New York, 2 840 half-chests. Tea: pkgs. Merchandise, and 159 bales Bik

POST OFFICE - NOTIFICATIONS.

MAILS will close:- For SWATOW.—-

Per NORNA, at 7.30 am., on Tuesday,

the 9th inst.

For AMOY AND MANILA...

Por MAOTAN, at 11.89 a.m. To-morrow,

the 9th fost

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For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW.

Per NAMOA, at 8 pm. To-morrow, the

9th inst.

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET.-**

The English Contract Packet KHIFA will be despatched with the Malls for Europe, dre, on THURSDAY, the 11th October,

The following will be the hours of closing

the Mafia, dro, Wednesday, the 10th October-

6.M., Money Order Office closes. 6 r.M., Post Offics closes except the NIGHT Thursday, the 11th October,

Box, which remains open all night

7 L, Post Office opens for exle of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondence.

to

BITES, TOILET REQUISITES, ENGLISH,

• AMERICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS

OF

Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonte Water, Gingerade, Potaan Water, Sarsaparilla

Water, and other Aerated Watern

The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1878.

understand that the death of "Yazza- deva" en voyage to Hongkong will not check in any way the performances of the Royal Illusionists' Troupe here, the part taken by the deceased performer-that of "The Man Serpent"--being one of compara The last not in the drama of the Japa- nese rebellion seems to have been sadly tively email importance. The Troups ap- oharacteristic. It is said that the rebels pear to have met with considerable succeEN. having shut themselves up in Kagoshima, at Shanghai, The N. C. D. News thus the Imperial troops, determined that their speaks of their last performance there: opponents should not escape on this The farewell performance of the Royal occasion, surrounded the town with Illusionists, given at the Lyoepm Theatre ditob, a line of bamboo pallisading, and on Friday evening, was quite as good and in some parts, a substantial wall, The successful as any of the previous ones. The The publication of this issue commenced investment of the place in this manner sp-xplanation of the Cabinet Seance showed pears to have been maintained for about the simplicity and the easiness with which a couple of weeks, the besiegers occa the wonders are performed; and Kellar' exposé of the operations of spiritualistio sionally pouring into the town a heavy mediums was, if not what is really done, At Shanghai, on the 27th September, 1877 fire of shot and shell. Tired of this sort clover and feasible. The troupo, have won the Wife of WILLIAM FORRESTER, of a Son. of thing, the rebels made a desperate for themselves a good reputation here, and At Shanghai, on the 3rd October, the Wife but unavailing attempt to cut their way their performances may be recommended to out, and it was daring this fight that all who may have an opportunity of seeing of B. D. BENJAMIN, Esq. of a Son.

Saigo and the other rebel leaders met them, as well worthy of patronage.",\

The Cosmopolitan Pres. their death.

*17.05 p.m.

BIRTHS.

DEATHS.

On board the P. & 0, 8. 8. Thira, at 6.45 on the 7th October, Mr YAMADEVA, of the Royal Illusionist Troupe.

At Tientsin, on the 26th September, JAMES, the infant Son of James and Elizabeth Watts, aged 10 months.

THE CHINA MAIL.

"HONGKONG, MONDAY, OCT. 8, 1877,

says that Saigo was shot by a musket Tar Band of the 28th Regiment will per bullet while leading on his men, and that from the following programme to-morrow Kirino, the second in command, was

HEDGE & Co.'s Weekly Shipping Report,

Pagoda Anchorage, 20th September, 1877:

shattered to pieces by a cannon ball. The evening, commencing at 8.30 p.m. - Japan Gazette, however, gives a different Overture, I Martivi,........Donizetti, Selection.Grand Duchess,..........Offenbach. account of the death of the former It learns from a reliable source that a Coro Canzone, Il Trovatore Verdi. Valso.........................................Marie................. Batiile. telegraphic despatch to the Government Selection...... La Gama Ladra.................Bossini. states that "after six hours' fighting, Calop, Il `Corrisello ̧. .De Gran. some of the Imperial soldiers surrounded Saigo, who, finding escape hopeless, and that his enemics wished to capture rather THE Shanghai Courier has raised the than kill him, endeavoured to shoot question whether the Chefoo Convention himself. Before he could adjust his

Arrivals During the Week Sept. 22, requires ratification? "We wish," says | pistol, it was wrenched from his grasp : Airlie, from Shanghai; 22, Nadeshds, from Nowchwang; 23, Europe, from Shang- our contemporary, "we could get some he was pinioned, and the soldiers hal; 23, Tessa, from Hongkong; 25, clear understanding respecting the Chewere proceeding to bind him, when some Douglas, from Hongkong; 20, Aline, from foo Convention, Does it or does it not of his own followers dashed them on one Amoy: 27, Han Kwang, from Shanghai, require ratification. We ourselves have side, and, to a blow from one of their published that it does not; and our sabres, Saigo's head fell to the ground. readers may be sure that we do not make It was seized by his retainers, who fought this statement without a definite answer their way clear of their foes, and bore in writing from a proper authority. it away." But we see it still alladed to in Hong. kong and London as not yet ratified, as if it required formal ratification as we and every one else naturally supposed." Notwithstanding the "proper authority" of our contemporary we are inclined to think the Chefoo Convention does require ratification at the hands of the British Government.

Our chief reason for

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. [SUPPLIED TO THE "CHINA MAIL"] (Via Southern Route,) THE WAR.

Departures During the Week-Sept. 23, Kate Conley, for Brisbane, 23, Catherine Marden, for Cape Town; 25, Yemo, for Hongkong; 28, Carmelits and Ids, for Newchwang 26, Europe, for Shanghai, 29, Kronprin deessen, for Newchwang; 28, Olympia, for London; 28, Douglas, for Hongkong,

Shipping in Port-Spinaway, Gleneagles, E. O. Muteh, Juan, Magpie, Nassau) Afriis, Nadeabda, Aline, Han Kwang..

CHINESE EMIGRATION TO QUEENS. LAND.

The following in a copy of the Act passed

late the Immigration of Chinese into that The Russians were defeated and com- Colony. It will be seen that the summary polled to fall back the Turks punued we were able to publish some weeks ago them up to Arpasbal

gave a pretty correct representation of its The Russian loss was 5,000; the loss important provisions sustained by the Turks is unknown,

LONDON, 5th October, 1877. According to an offolal Turkish despatch, thinking so is that the Convention was Ahmed Muktar Pacha gained a complete formally ratified by the Emperor of victory over the Russians on the 2nd by the Government of Queensland to regn= China on the 17th September last year, instant. and surely if ratification is necessary for 10 .., Post Office closes except for Late ons party it is also necessary for the Letters Reglatry of Letters ceasen, ather. The Courier adds "Generally (10.15 A., Letters may be posted prith there is a clause in such agreements, LATE Fan of 18 conte extra when intended to take immediate effect, Postage till 11 A., when the Post Office Cross that they shall be in force from a certain

entirely.

date, pending the confirmation of the Home Government; but there was nothing of the kind in this. Besides we have heard long ago that the open claussa answer the bombardment maintained by of the Convention were awaiting the the Russians. result of communication with the Indian Government and that is tantamount to saying that the remaining alausse would be sanotioned, and thus might safely be acted upon. Certain it is that it is in The Chinese steamer Howsang left Shang- full force and its conditione have been hai yesterday for this port direct, complied with in everything but those

Hongkong, September 24, 1877.

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MAILS ST THE FRIKOS FACEIT.— The French Contract Packet YANGT685 will be despatched from Hongkong on SATURDAY, the 18th Dusche with M to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, id Muracilles 1 to Baigon, Stagapore, Bateria, Galle, Fondicherry, Madras, Calcutta, Bombay, Aden, Sass, and Alszandria. Hongkong, October 8, 1877.

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The Turkish batteries at Plovns do not

LOOAL AND GENERAL-

which were purposely left for the parti Taz fastest pamage yet made by a steamer cular consideration of the Home Govern ment" A reference to what has been from England to Sydney has just been sov MAILS 3 H UNired States Packer done in the past, neither supports nor, complished in 80 dags by the Lusitania, The United States Mail Packet CITY or perhaps, altogether disproves our con

PEKING will be despatched on temporary's assertion that the Chefoo Tas trial of Engineer Symons, socused ab WEDNESDAY, the 24th October, with Convention does not require ratification Sydney of murdering a Chinese stoker on Malls for Japan, San Francisco, and the Those agreements between Great Britain board the B. 8. Somerset, has been postpon United States, which will be closed sand China dignified by the name of

notified

follows Instead of a previously Treaties appear to have all been ratifieded to November owing to the absence of Par Khite, from Shanghai: for South-

or refused ratification, but in regard to witnesses on board the steamer, As Mr ampton, Mesere W. R. Carles, D. Scott, and 11 am. Registry of Letters denten,

" Conventions" and "Agreements" the Symons has been let out on a ball of only Cooper, and Miss Cooper 1 for Calentta, 11.30 & M. Post Office alotes. Mr W. Lesley for Hongkong, Mr A. Far 11.80 4. Correspondence for Japan the practice appears to have been a little #100, the whole affair seems to resolve longer, Mrs Gray, Mrs Li R. Bous and mer. United States or Union Countries mixed. Referring to what has been done itself into a question of fee for lawyers,

Penly may be posted on board the in regard to Conventions" and "Agree Packet with Late Fee of 13 ants ments," we find that in the case of the Mesum G. McBain RA Edmonds, H.

extes Postage until Annis, W. E. Celling, W. Laslie's servant,

1.50 2. when the Mall is Enally closed. and 25 Chlaste

Par Japan, from Osisati, de, Mamm | Bengkong, Otober 8, 1877.

vani, Mesura Ling. Look, and Kellar,

Convention of Fasce," signed at Peking Tus Acting Cellastor of Stamp Revenue

| An Act to regulate the Immigration of Chinese and to make provision against their becom- "ing a charge upon the Colony, wa

ABSENTED TO 20TH AUGUST, 1877), Whereas it is expedient to regulate the Immigration of Chinese into the colony of Queensland and to obtain security for the payment of any expenses that may be in- curred in respect of such Immigrants and of any dnes or penalties imposed upon them Be It therefore enacted by the Queen's. Most Excellent Majesty by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Council and Legislative Assembly of Queensland in Par liament assembled and by the authority of the same as follows

1. For the purposes of this Aot the follow ing words in inverted commas shall unless the pontext otherwise indicate bear the meanings set against them respectively.

* Chinese" --Any native of the Chinese Empire or its dependencies not horn of British parents when it day after. #Vessel" ---Any ship or other sea-going Weasel of whatsoever kind or descrip

*** Master" ---The : person other than a pilot for the time being in actual command of pay ruch vesselas da

2. The master of every vessel having" Chinese on board shall immediately on his arrival from beyond the colony in any port of the colony sad bafore making any entry st the Chatoms deliver to the Collastor or other

cat in 1860, it is expressly stated in out of states that the total revenue collected dure | prindiral Quilen of Customs « lrt of sus