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res, Book, presented by Mr M. C. do Rosario,

17. Standard.-P. Williams, Pencil Caso, presented by Mr H. Noronha; J. M. ds Bilva, Pen, presented by Mr D. Noronha.

III. Standard,H. Noronha Pencil Case, presented by Mr. J. J, dos Remedios; J. A. dos Remedios, Penoll Case, presented by Mr H. Noronha; 6. M. da Silva, Book, #presented by Mr J. J. dos Remedios.

II. Standard-A H dos Remedios, Book, presented by Mr.M. O. do Rozarlo.

L Standard F. da Costa, Book, pre- sented by Mr M. O. do Rorazio; J. Leiria, Book, presented by Mr M. C. do Rosario; F. Godsil, Pencil Case, presented by Mr JJ dos Remedios.

Special Prizes. Composition.-E. Carvalho, Book, pre: sented by Mr Hanlon.

Grammar, P. Williams, Book, presented by Mr, Hanlon

THE CHINA MAIL.

We take the following from an American paper. The dialogue in reported as having taken place between a gamekeeper and the inmate, of a French lunatic asylum The madman, looking out of the iron gate of the bedlam, espiad the gamekeeper, when the following conversation ensued:

people and Government.

The master builders at London unani- mously declare against a conference with the masons on a strike, and decide to con- taue the importation of foreign labour...

The property destroyed by the fire at St. Louis on Tuesday night was insured for $70,000,000 900,

The Russians traversed Eropol Pass, near Orahanie, but were repulsed by a Turkish corps of observation, with a loss of

Patient That's a ne horse. What's it worth? Keeporite hundred dollars Patient And what did that gun cost 744 men. A CANA Resper-One hundred dollars. Patient And those dogs? Keeper-Eighty dollars, I believe. Patient-What have you got in that gamebag? Keeper-A, woodcock PatientWell, now, you had better hurry on, for if our governor catches a man who has spent 8680 to get a woodcook worth 50 cants, he'll have him under lock and key in no time, I tell you, t

cargo, was cargo boat No. 78, the owner not derive much legal knowledge while believe the most reliable reason given has | presents the feeling of both the German ship of which was claimed by the 1st pri in the Government service, which was a foundation in an official intriguo pn the soner. A large quantity of goods was of too short a duration to be of any practical part of Ting colleagues. placed into this boat and she was lying off value to him. He learnt it chiefly in a the wharf opposite the Engine House of the lawyer's office, which he subsequently joined Hongkong Fire Insurance. On the monafter his dismissal from the Government ing of the 1st November, the boat was seen service. His legal master is now in the to be to leave the wharf before she had de Oolong and can testify to the amount of charged the cargo in her. This attracted the tuition in law which he inonicated him attention of the Water Pollce, whenflergeant with. If an articled clerk in a London Grant gave pursuit. The bost was pulling Attorney's office had gained as much towards Sodanipoo, beyond the Cosmopoll knowledge of legal business, he would have tan Dook, when some oil cloth was seen to be considered the high priming he had paid thrown overboard; afterwards several picoonan having been well spent; for Lum Kwal of white shirting were also thrown into the had not only out-witted his master, who le water. The Police boat came up with the learned fin law, in a prosecution against him boat, and arrested all the prisoners. The for embezzlement, but he managed to get 2nd was the sailing master, the Brd was substantial damages from his prosentor the tally-man employed by Messrs MasG. and quasi legal tutor. To make myself Heaton & Co., and the rest were members clear, Lee Lum Kwal was committed for of the crew. A large quantity of goods was trial on a sharge of embezzlement preferred found on board, as also some loose hoops, by his master. He not only ancneeded in prere likewise found a chlael, which appeared an action against the prosecutor, life master, apparently taken off a bale of goods. There getting himself acquitted, but he brought to have been recently used, and hors a for either malicious prosecution or falso tinge of red paint, the same as that used imprisonment, and obtained substantial on the bales of goods on board. The pisces damages by compromise. It was a com VI. Standard.--H. Jesus, Book, pre-of oloth were taken up from the water and promise" because his master was out-witted sented by Mr M, U. do Rosarlo,

V. Standard. A. de Jesus, Book, pre-were found to correspond in every respect again, and had no alternative but to "aus for peace." The noses in both instances, I sented by Mr J. J. dos Remedios; E Carvalho, Book, presented by Mr M. C.

need hardly say, lay in the man's fromenes faculty for inventing evidence. do Rozario,

for Lase Lam Kwal's ignorance.

Arithmetic.-H. Noronha, Book, sented by Mr Hanlon.

·Girls School.

Mr A. G. Bomano,

with a quantity that was consigned to Mars Birley & Co. There should have been 40 bales of such goods, but only IV. Standard.-4. Gomen, presented by 39 were delivered to the firm. The cri- Mrs Hanion; M. Jesus, Book, presented winating point against the prisoner WAS by Mr J. J. dos Remedios; M. Figueredo, the fact of the boat's lowring the whart suddenly before her cargo was discharged. Book, presented by Mr M. O. do Rezario; asserted by them that there was H. Figueredo, Fenoll Case, presented by

quantity of sheet Iron consigned to the Naval Yard which had to be conveyed to the other ade of the barbour, but Mr Francis sheets of iron could not have been discharged submitted that he would prove that the

discharged. The Bra prisoner was the tally man, and had no connection whatever with the boat, but he made no alarm when he knew the theft was being carried on, and would therefore be presumed to have taken part in the offence,

Bo much

ARRIVAL OF THE AMERICAN MAIL

The 0, & 0, atz. Gaslic, Capt. Kidley, with San Francisco dates to the 17th Nov., arrived here this afternoon."

presented by Mr M. C. do Rozario; P without the other goods having been first so Inoffensive and worthy of sympathy a dissenting volca

Ill. Standard.-L. Lella, Work Basket, presented by: birz J. H, dos Remedios; S. J. J. dos Remedios, U. Godall, Book, Danenberg, Work Basket, presented by Mr Lelris, Work Basket, presented by Hire A. G. Romano; M. Tarry, Book, presented by Mr M. G. do Romrlo; E. Figueredo, Book, presented by Mr J.J. dos Remedios; 3. Ozorio, Pencil Case, presented by Mr

J. J. dos Remedios.

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New York, Nov. 9-It is stated that the Pacific Mail Steamship Company is about closing the arrangements for the absorption of the Panama Transit Company.

Fieria, November 14.A special from Bucharest says that General Skoboleff cap turned additional Turkish positions on Inside of Plevna is observed, as though a Monday night. A movement of troops sortie were imminent,

for the withdrawal of Servian troops from Servis has replied to the Forte's demand the frontier, that it is impossible to leave the inhabitants of the frontier without military protection,

A correspondent in Belgrade telegrapha that signs of activity in Servia are multi plying. Fresh troops are daily marching to the frontier, ambulance corps are form-

work is going on night and day.

Besides the capture of the fort at Bultur. man, commanding the town of Antivari, as reported yesterday, the Montenegrins have taken four block houses toward Scutari. Spaz la suffering greatly from the bombard

went.

Telegraphic and read communication be tween Sogonatza and Scutari Is interrupted.

The total Turkish force in Albania i only eighteen battallons. There is no force at antivari or Soutati sufficient to oppos the Montenegrins.

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The Turkish reinforcements are in excel- to hold Erzerom. lent spirite, and confident of their ability despatch from Constantinople states that the Foreign Ministers informed M. Ristics, the Servian Agent, on Monday, that the Porte no longer doubted that Servis was preparing for war, Be to-day replied that he had received no confirma- tion of that statement.

Osman refused, summoned Osman Pasha to warrender.

London, Nov. 15-A Vienna `DOTTON- pondent estimates the Russian foros before.

clent to invest that place. Mukhtar Erzeroum at 25,000 men, which is insuffi. Paula le now confident of his ability to hold the fort until reluforsements arrive.

Batoum also seems as safe az över

A despatch from Bagot says: General Skobeloff, on capturing position on Green up a redoubt, which gave rise to the ballaf Hill, near Brestovac, immediately threw at beadquarters that one of the Turkish re

Mobemet Ali is moving with the forene doubts had been optared. at Sona to a position at Chaikovatzy ten miler west of Sons, where the road from

Here he will be able to watch Bervis, and, Lom Palanka intersects the road to Niech.

Orchanio. If moeded, to operate with the force an

The Montenegrins have taken Fort yesterday. They captured all the Turkish Pontas. They bombarded Anttrere, all

provisions and depots.

Of 800,000 roubles ment to Montenegro for the relief of the inhabitants, the Russian agents have applied over 800,000 roubles in bringing political influence to bear on the people.

A special from Athens states that the

co-operate in the invasion of Albania. Prince of Montenegro has invited Greece to

A Belgrade correspondent reports that skirmishes are occurring continually be tween the Servian frontier guards and Bashl Bazouks

The Turks are ereating Intrenchmentá at Bagova, on the Timok.

A correspondent writes-The Turkish exchequer occasionally comes to a sixed- stil, and it is wonderful how it over moves on again. Recently, an offer of arms war rejected because $20,000 could not be raiz. ad to complete the payment.

Shakir Paska has arrived at Orchanie,''

take command in place of Chevket Falba,

removed.

of

There has been heavy snow in Asia, A council of war, ander the Presidency the Sultan, decided to largely relafores Mehemet All Rumors of pesce negoila tions are denied.

London, Nov. 7-Lord Dezby has notified the Chinese Government that the H Excellency ought to have asked the destruction of the Woo Bang Railway willing, and in the arenal at Krogojevatz Washington, Nov.-The Senate con mother how she and her son's wives and be regarded as an unfriendly act. children have been maintained since 1874 a I'am assured by well-informed natives that firmed the nomination of John Welob to ever since Lum Kwai's imprisonment, his be Envoy Fxtraordinary and Minister tion was reported from the Foreign Re family has been receiving regularly a Plenipotentiary to England. This nomina monthly stipend from his official patron, lation Committee, with the naanimous recommendation that it be confirmed, and la. The old lady is not, I may here observe, it was confirmed without debate or any the Millionaire Mandarin as you imply he

some of her advocates represent her to be London, Nov. 9-At the Lord Mayor's She was the person who moved the Chinese anthorities more than once to put pressure banquet tonight, the Earl of Besooned on the Club Compradore. It was the who replying to toast to Her Majesty

Government: unswervingly adheres to the carried on all the intrigue of revenge while minister, declared in strong terms that the her son was clipped of the power of working declaration they made the commence mischief. She also in a great measure, contributed to the commission of the grarement of the war, that British neutrality erinte of which her son was convloted. The case if British Interests were assailed high official in question is reported to be or mensoed. He believed that this polloy of remaining neutral, except in defence of greatly interested in a shareholder British Interests, was the best policy, not Hongs bere, being a large in them; If that be so, the only wonder is that only for England, but also for Turkey, as of vigor and force which had demonstrated the petition did not bear more than 66 it has enabled Turkey to display an amount namen, of which I have no doubt a majority her right to be recognized among the are those of Chincher men or men balong sovereign Powers, and had dissipated the formerly current belief that her people ing to Chinchew firms.

were effete. Although, the independence of Turkey was a subject of ridicule a year Omaha, Neb., November 16.—An earth- ago, whatever might be the fortune of the quake shock visited Omaha and vicinity at war, her independenes was now undoubted, about twenty-five minutes to 12 o'clock this With regard to the prospects of peace, he morning. It was pretty generally felt over did not take the desponding views which the city, both by people on the streets and some invariably did on such subjects. He in buildings. In large buildings, especially, was envɔuraged not to do so by the remem

Intense excitement among the occupants, brance that the Omar had solemnly declared the shook was very distinctly felt, creating that his only aim was the amelioration of and causing a rush to the doors. The the Christians, while the Sultan had shake lasted from half a minute to a repeatedly expressed his readiness for great minute and a half, according to the siste reforms. It might be said, there was some menta of different parties. The most difficulty which prevented the Czar and excitement occurred at the Post Office Bank, on demand, Sultan, although they entirely agreed upon building. The U. S. Chronit Court was 30 days' aight, every subject, from establishing the peace in sepalon in the large court room on the 6 months' sight, .......

Obeers and third floor. which they both desired.

The pro rata case of The Credits,

Evidence proving these facts was then ed by Mrs Hanton; H. Remedior, Work taken, when Mr Haylar addressed the Basket, presented by Mr J. J. des Rems Court for the defence. He admitted that dios; O. Gomes, Work Basket, presented there was a felony somewhere in connection by Mrs A. G. Romano; H. Godail, Pencil with this cloth, but there was no proof of Cass, presented by Mr J. J. dos Remedios, ita having been committed on board this I. Standard, S, Pencil Case, pre-boat, and if there was, the blame could not sented by Ms J. J. dos Remedios; Ebe traced to any one; there was no time Whitehead, Pencil Case, presented by Mr proved as to the theft, and the prisoners We do Remedios, M. Gomes, Work might or might not have been on board at Basket, presented by Mr J. 3. dos Reme the time, As to the tally-man, he did not know that the larceny had been committed; it might have been done long before he Special Primes

came on board.

alos.

Best Scholar.-H. Jesus, Book, present. ed by Mrs Hanlon; A. Jezus, (French), French Dictionary, presented by Mrs The venin i M. Jesue, (French), Book, present ed by Mra Hanlon.

Bowing.-8. Danenberg, Book, presented by Mira Hablon.

Grammar.-L. Leiria, Book, presented by Mrs Hanlon,

The Jury returned a verdict of guilty against the first three prisoners, and acquitted the rest. ~ Beatence was reserved.

LABSENY, C.

Yours, o.,

Uhina.

FOOCHOW.

(Herald, Dec. 13th.)

A. B. C.

Lanossbire cotton masters will rodose the rages of their operatives.

In polling for the Lord Restorship of Glasgow University, W. E. Gladstone re- osired 1,155 votes, and Sir Stafford North coto, Chancellor of the Exchequer, 659.

Quotations

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credit,

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Allowance Trell- Exchange.

Regina v. Fan Aoheung.

At a special meeting of shareholders in The prisoner was indicted for stealing a the Foochow lee Company, it was unani- bad quilt and a ellver watch, the property mously decided to accept Mr. Begley's of Kum Asbul, a private watchman si Tak offer to take over the masking in lieu of Hing Lane, on the night of the 16th No-wages to Blat March next and passage He was also charged with home, to which he was entitled by terms vember last, having in his possession a chisel and a pair of his agreement with the Company. Mr. of placers for the purposes of burglary. Begley's offer is stated to have represented

It appeared that the prosecutor was a

a sum of about $800, and under the air private watchman employed to look after. Tak Eling Lane. He slept in a mall cumstanees, we do not think the share- laughter.] He combatted the theory that Kansas Paolic and Denver Pacific Rall Documentary, 6montha'aight,..... 3/1174 Joseph Stanley, a seaman belonging to room under the stairs which lead to oldere could have done better in the the war must be continued for the sake of roads us. The Union Pacific Railroad was Bexabay, demand Rupees,

Folice Intelligence. (Both Magistrales sitting), 20th Dec., 1877-

DEUNI

the American barque Mignon, was fined 50 cents and to pay 10 cents chair hire for Having been found drank in the Queen's

Road.

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Li Yon, described as a doctor, was charged on remand with having been found in possession of eleven bage of Pu-chuk (dried bean-ourd), which had been stolen with other articles from a cargo-boat (No. 1871) shortly after midnight of the 13th instant, when the boat was under sail near Stone Cutter's Island. It appears that s frador named Chan Afook had hired the: cargo-boat to carry some bags of u-chuk from Tai Kok Sui to Cheang Sha Wan and about, midnight the boat was attacked by an armed body of men (about 10) who stole the Pu-chuk and other articles The owner of the therchandize afterwards saw some of It opposite the Man Cheong chand ler shop, Fraya West, and the defendant bargaining for its sale. The owner could not identify any of the men who stole the murahavidira.

interests of all concerned. In Mr. Begley's Russia's military prestige. He could not un- the floor over the passage. his hands the machine, in combination with derstand how that prestige suffered. He did night be felt some one removing his quilt, the manufacture of Aerated Watere, may not consider pressige to be a question of a and gave pursuit. The prisoner was arrested be worked to advantage. That its work single victory, which might be the result of by a Chinese Constable, who found on him ing during the past season was unprofitable chance. It rather depended upon a Govern the two implements.

is pretty generally known, but this un-ment's being able to command the services of The prisoner rald tre did steal the quilt, satisfactory resalt was not, we are informed, abrave and devoted people, and the Russian As to the implemente, in any way due to shortcoming on the part soldiers have fully proved their possession but not the watob. he was a carpenter by profession, and he of the Manager (who exerted himself to of these qualities. He opncluded: The the utmost, and was hopeful almost against Government have both hope and patience wanted to sell thein.

The Jury found the prisoner guilty of hope) but rather to E concatenation of with respect to the war, and I trust, the stealing the qulit only and not of the watch. disaster, chief amongst which were the time is not far distant when, with the rast They also acquitted him of having burgla heavy Hoods in June last. Under more of the Powert, we may ontribute to the rious Implements,

favorable suspices this enterprise may be settlement of the difficulties which may rewarded by the success hitherto denied secure the peace, and independence of it; and it now only rests with the Com Europe. munity to liberally support the ander-

The prisoner was then arraigned on his previous convictions. It appeared that he Bad been convicted at the Supreme Court for robbery and was then sentenced to two years' hard labour. He was again convicted, by the Magistrate for larceny, and was then sent to three months' bard labour. While he was undergoing this sentence, he was recognised as having been a man who was pardoned on condition of bis not returning to the Colony, and was sent to one year's hard labour for having returned. The prisoner pleaded guilty to these convitons. Sentence reserved.

taking.

London, Nov. 18.4 Russian official de spatch states that Gen. Beyman advanced against Erzeroum on Thursday night, but bis columns lost their way in the darkness. Three Russian battalions captured the fortlied position of Azizle, and, although obliged to withdraw before a superior force carried off 559 prisoners. The Russians font 39 killed and 600 wounded.

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occupying the aitantion of the Court. Caloutta, the plaintiffs, when suddenly a largo elöck Judge Usher was just opening the case for on the wall at the back of the Judge's seat swung to and fro, a large chandelier suspend. ed from the celling awayed this way and Mexicanus,... that, and a general vibration of the whole Gold Leaf, building was noticed. A general panic English Sovereigns,-... ensued. Judge Unber stopped short in Australian Sovereigns,

The large crowd sprang ( Discount, *** his argument. to their feet and started for the door. In various offices below, and especially in the Internal Revenue Department, nearly all Hongkong Bank, 68% prem the cooupants were started and made a Union Ina, Soolaty of Canton, $1,100 start for the doors. In fact, there was China Traders' Ini. Oo., $2,800 the shook, At first, however, only a few Tangisze Ins. Assoc., Fl. 666 hardly a person in the buildings but felt Chinese Insurance Co., $262 seemed to understand what was the matter. North Ohlus Ios. Qo., Thu, 860 The AD. C., it will be observed in a

Tables moved, chairs rosked, and men 8.K. Fire Ins. Co., 1685 notice published above, announce the open

themselves were shaken from head to foot. China Fire Ins. Co., $175 ing performance of the season for Friday,

Persons who were on their foot at the time K. & W. Dock Co., 4 % dia, the 21st inst. A fares entitled. Two

weakened at the knees, and some became H.K. O. M. 8.-boat Uo,, 16% dis. Gay Deceivers, and the well-known bus

faint at the stomach. Similar soetes occur Shanghai Steam Navigation, Tis, 25 losque of "Villiking and his Dinah will be

red at the County Court House, where Hongkong Gas Co., 875 presented, and it is hoped that this attras

the Douglas county District Court was in Hongkong Hotel On, #58 London, Nov, 18-A Vienna correspon session. The building vibrated slightly, Chinese Imperial Loan, £104 five programme will draw a full house. The threatre which, by the way, will dent telegraphs that the capture of the hat sufficiently to give nearly everybody

Temperature. henceforth be known as the "Gymnass" position which General Skobeloff has been

soare. In the County Clerk's office, a (we hear after the celebrated kindred attacking would turn all the Intervening alock was moved about half an inch, and (Taken at Mosers Falsoner à Co.'s Premiere

Queen's Road.) establishment at Paris) has been greatly works toward Badizovo, Tatchenitze and

Roxazoxa, December 20, 1877. enlarged since last season, while measures Grivitza. Itla pretty certain that the fighting some plants waved, as if being blown by a The prisoner was indicted on three counts have, we understand, been adopted with a has not yet been for the redoubts them.vely little breeze. At the Military Head- quarters, the shook caused inmates of the

BAROMETER 84.M... for passing counterfeit coins, and for havsvisw to excluding draughts from the selves, but for the ride-pits in front of building to make a start for out of doors.

Do. them. The redoubts are the saine which

In the upper stories of the Grand Central in his possession two counterfeit coins called

Do. dollars, at Yowmahtes on the 25th Novem If there be a true-hearted Nimrod in our were temporarily coupled by General Hotel, the shock caused some little seRES- ber last,

midst he may without, sny great sacrifice Skobeloff in the battle of September 11th.

tion. In the upper stories of the Caldwell After bea ing the evidence, the Jury was of either time or personal comfort find London, Nov. 18. The Pall Mall Gate Block, Central Block and Creighton Block, Chan Achia, & hawker, was summoned not satisfied that the coins were bad. The large game worthy of serious attention, asserts that Germany is urging Belgium to the earthquake was distinctly felt. At the by his wife for assaulting her. Defendant shroff at the Police Court and the abruff at At a place not more than 10 li, or about accept a German protectorate and make her melting Works, in the lumber yards, and complained that bis loved one was unfaith the Supreme Court were both examined, 8 miles sast of Kwan Tou, five digers have military system conform to Germsay's, in ful to him, and he was thus induced to beat but they disagreed as to the quality of the | within the last few days been seen by the return for a guarantee of indpendence in i 1 in the Union Pacific headquarters building hor. Ele had no evidence of his wife's un. dollars, and the extent of the base allogilagers, and as the brutes have committed |other, and for territorial compensation it was very strong, especially in the latter faithfulness. Mr Russell fined him $5 or A man from the Lee Ching shop was called, extensive depredations, the minds of the Germany argues that Belgium, in the event

but he did not pretend to know anything of shroffing dollere.

Mr May committed the prisoner for trial.

SUSPICIOUS.

Chan Ataoo, a married woman, was agala charged on remand before Mr. Russell with baring brought four young girls to the Colony for an immoral purpose, but there belag no further evidence against her, she was discharged.

VERSAMBAOLTING & WIFE.

21 days' imprisonment, and called on him

to enter into personal bail ($25) to be of good behaviour for one month.

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structure, where many of the employén in the second and third stories ran out of the of another Franco-German war, would offices, thinking that a heavy safe that was probably be the battle ground and be being hoisted to the second story had fallen, The Jury therefore returned a verdict

absorbed by the vietor. A military and a few of the clerks thought the bulld of "not proven," which was taken by the assistants, and proclamations have been vention with Belgium now would render Court to be a verdict of not gallipte issued offering rewards for the capture of Germany unassailable. The Gastle believes ing was tumbling down, and went outside Chan Achau, a coolie, was sent to three | Lordship cantioned the Follos as to the these unwelcome visitors. Kwan T'ou these argumenta have made great way into sa isfy themselves. In every quarter of } London and Colonial Papers ne';

HAT-BIHALING.

months hard labour for stealing a hat. The prisoner, it appears, snatched the hat of the owner's head, whilst he was walking in the moon's Road...

SUPREME COURT.

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IN ORIMINAL SESSIONS. Before Bis Honour Mr Justion BHOWDEN.)

- 20th December, 1877;

LARGEST, AA; Regina v. Chun tai and 9 others, de The prisoners in this case numbered ten Altogether, five were males and five females, via Chun Atai, (a`woman), Kwok Ayip, w Achan, Choong Afook, Leung Cheang Mai (a woman) Yeong Atai, Lenpy Amul Mak Asco, Leong Abal and Kwok akan (the last three were women), were indicted for stealing a bale of goods the property of Arthur Smith, 747

manner in which cases should be got up This case had broken down entirely through the want of competent experts on shroffing

The Sessions were then adjourned til to-morrow at 10 am,

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The following is corrected from the latest

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St. Louse, Nov. 18-Midnight fire broke out in the engine room of the five That ngly and expensive folly, the Chi story building on Fourth street, between nere corvette Fang Woo, lately returned Pine and Chestnut streets, and opposite the from the Fessadores in, we hear, a vary Planter's Bouse. The fames immediately CORRESPONDENCE unserviceable state. This "Terror to ascended the elevator all the rooms in

Western Nations" has always been a kind the rear of the balding, from the basemented the school building, and the Court House was slightly damaged. The walls of the THE "LEE LUM KWAI" CASE.

of white elephant in the hands of har to the roof, are now in fame. John Court Houso at Odlumbus were dracked in enlightened and enterprising owners, by Bonnell's restaurant, in the rear of the To the Editor of the "Onisa Mat.

whom she was mutilated in her infaney, in building, it destroyed, and the fire has nine different places. The Court House at 18, Minerva (8.),

Plattsmouth, twenty miles south of Omaha, 18, Wega, Hongkong, Des. 20, 1877. erder that recognised modern principles of extended through to the Fourth stress front was also cracked. It in reported that con 19, Osaat 818,In the course of the article in your marine architecture might be refuted by The magnificent Chamber of Commerce siderable glass was broken at Blong City. 23, Benadiots, fast issue on the above matter, you in the inventive genius of a Frando-Chinese building is only separated from the burning cidentally referred to the resent notification conclaves As the now stands or rather de atructure by a twenty-foot ares, but as the The vibrations seemed to be north and 30. Lodore, of His Excellency the Governor repeating the now sits on the pincid Min river she is wind is from the south-east the flames are south, and, as far as koown, the shook was No

Bali Lake, Nov. 16-Yesterday the First

2. Johann Smidt, the transmission of petitions and letters to neither very ornamental or very useful, driven north-east, and the prospects how sunflued principally to Nebraska. the Government, and to the suspidon that In truth she le architecturally indre dat-are that the building will not be listed National Bank of Mauch Chunk, Pennsyl

2, Minns, Lee Lum Kwal was one of the land-sharks gerdun to friend than foe. Her capacity beyond the poste breaking of the plate anis, obtained a judgment against John

3, Altona (6). who were preying on his countrymen in for rolling, even in comparatively smooth glass windows of the Merchants Exchange W, Young for $10,474, and in the afternoon

9. Malabar (3) preparing petitions for them and facilitating water, is said to be something fearful to hall, which couples the whole of the United States Marshal Nelson seized the their being brought to the notice of the contemplate while all ides of working her tern side of the Chamber of Commerce Salt Lake Museum and the horses, carriage Government. Perhaps you are not aware or at sex would, we are assured, be out building. The whole Fire Departments and household effects of Young to satisfy the, Achilles (s), that this individual was dismissed from the of question. No great astöninhusent need on duty Kang Mr Hayilar, q c. instructed by Mr Des-Government serving as an Interpreter In therefore be sxpressed when it is made - When the nomination of John 1. Ste.Judgment. This is only one of many suits

Fropket.

28, 0. F., the Police Court for suppressing a petition known that the Memel Arsenal authorities phens, of Maine, to be Minister toStokholm panding against this "prodigal" con of the afan

Ergroum, Nov. 18 -The Ruedana recap. 37, Maxima,

Swanton which was presented by some junk men are now seriously debating the advisability came up in the Senate, as Repubileans who wished to report to the Magistrsión a of docking and overhauling this zaval voted against Its confirmation, but the

Immediately expelled. Inhabitants of 1, Carl Wilhelm, Cardig Meman E. Georg, O. Vogel, A. P. MacEwen, with murder also, if I am not mistaken. with advantages in her present sesare not to Stephens, but to the remoral of the Erhereum Lave participated in the recent Oct. The following Jury was empanelled, piratical attack on their junk, accompanied monstrosity. They might have their money Democrita yoted for it. The apposition was fured Fort Anfie on Wednesday, but ware Sept.

4. Oscar Mooyen, •* ́ ̈ Newport WAW. Batoes, L. L. Bush, L. F. Fazeira, However, the Colonial arabiyes would be anchorage she certainly serves as a beautiful present Minister; & reputable man, against #ghting. The loss has been considerable.

Russian Nov. beat able to shew. My object here is only specimen of a good mudel murdered by whole course no charges can be made.

There fa general enthusiasm. and R. E. Bord. ESTEN

8, Catharies,

Cardi From the opening speech of the learned to point out that so far you were not altoge. Ofestial sonselt, the only practical and to London, November 11-The Daily Net valty have appeared on the nofth of

quotes the following from the Nationa

Esperoum. counsel for the prosecution, it appeared that ther audrate in stating that Lee Lam Ayal, which she is sdumbed, agenc

it is general understood that Ting Bellung; A besson of the Constitution 1

Constantinople, Nor. 16.The Russians LADING FOR CHINA AND JAPAN FÖRIN, some goods arriving by the Fleurs Castle on facilitated the preparation and pressplas the 90th October inst ware sousigned to ton of petitions to the Government, for, Fatal's period of leste has been extended; France would tankfer all power froth the have been repulsed nes: Kate, after pros } 41.London.-—Bileamers via Sues Cunah

Cyphrenes, longed fighting. Mors Birley & Co. The discharge of on the contrary, he occasionally app. In other worden that he will nas return to - peaceful elements of the population to the PREMA is post as Governor of this prorings, | Army, la which arent the conang déposs to the goods by this yamel was entrusted to pressed ” them as well.

London, Nov. 18.-A special dated Porn Galley of Lorne, As to his knowledge of the law, you were | Various causes are arsigned for this sather European pease need a descripilon Th Menus Mech. Heston & Co. Among other boste employed in las difcharge of 110 150 only partially informed, As eld unmportas aetiremen) from often ; but we | sorrespondens belleros sana kat panie ro” din Tumoday, roys the Russians generday | Cairnomaly,

Bra, appeared for the defence.

HME Francis, Instructed by Mr Sharp, Crown Solicitor, officiated for the Attorney Gmeral,

Glenfallook,

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