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Intimations.

YOUNG DANE, 2 Tears of Age, with mu practice in Bastuces, perfectly Conversant with the Scandinavian, German, and English, and partly with the French and Spanish languages, WANTS A SITUA- TION. Offers to be directed to "Harton Peterson, Licentate. & Koenigsborg Wr."

December 31, 1877.

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NOW BEADY,

OHINESE DICTIONARY IN THE CANTONESE DIALECT. Part L, A to K, with Introduction. Royal 8vo, pp. 202By EBBEST JOHN EITEL, Ph.D. Tübingen.

Price: Two Dollars and a HALT. To be had from Messrs LAKE, CRAWFORD &Co., Hongkong and Shanghal; and Mesara KELLY & WALSH, Shanghai.

Hongkong, Februsty 8, 1877.

To-day's Advertisements.

THEATRE ROYAL,

CITY HALL. REDUCTION OF PRIO ES AND ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME.

POSITIVELY THE LAST NIGHT.

SATURDAY

the 5th January, 1878, UNDER THE Distinguished Patronage

1

OF

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR.

ROFESSOR

PRO Artist to

THORN,

HIS MAJESTY THE EXPEROR OF GERMANY, And to Hts EXOELLENOY THE VADEROF, LORD LYTTON,

Patronised by several reigning Princes of Europe, and by all the Governors p of India, will appear in His MARVELLOUS SCIENTIFIC

and

PLEASING DRAWING ROOM ENTERTAINMENT,

rit was relembracing the “PRENOMENA › OF MODERN SPIRIT MEDIA,

Crohn entivened with PROFESION THORN'S AnvstsG AND INSTRUCTIVE EXPLANATION, BOW ITS DONE.

MORE SENSATIONAL THAN EVER. THORN'S MYSTERIOUS NEW LIGHT SEANCE. THE MEDIUM SECURED. INEXPLICABLE BLOOD WRITING, THE BACK OF COUNT DE MONTE

ORRISTO,

THORN'S FLYING CAGE; MARVELLOUS DISAPPEARING OF THE CAGE AND

- VAKARIES, AND THE REAPPEARING

OF THE NAME IN FULL VIEW

A OF THE AUDIENOR.

THE SACRED BOOK OF CAGLIOSTRO,

PRICES OF ADMISSION : Boze,ER Fil

2 Dollars. .....1 Dollar,

Seata can now be secured at Mounta LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, where a Plan of the House can be seen.

Doors Open at 8 30 p.m., Commenos at

9 p.m., precisely.

For particulars, see Hand Bills and Programmes,

Hongkong, January 4, 1878,

IN AID OF THE FAMINE IN NORTH CHINA,

ja6

HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETY,

THE FIRST CONCERT of the Season will take place

THE

ON

THURSDAY,

the 10th Instant,

and the Proceeds will be devoted to the Relief of the Sufferers by FAMINE in the NORTH of ÓHINA.

PROGRAMME: PART I. Overture, Pianoforte, arranged for 8 hands,

"Don Giovanni,”.

...Mozart, Part Song, "The Red, Red, Rose," Haston. Duet, for two Tenora, "Lorbeer und Rose," mainad, E. Grell,

To-day's Advertisements.

FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG.

The German Steamer

"BELLONA,”

Captain Annus, will load where for the above Porta, and will leave on MONDAY, the 7th Instant

at 3pm.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

4. HOP KEE &,Co. Hongkong, January 4, 1878,

FOR MANILA, The Spanish Steamer

"EMUY,"

THE CHINA MAIL.

Bhipping Intelligence, The following is corrented, from the latart London and Colonial Papers

[· VESSELS TO ARRIVE

AT HONGKONG, From

When left. Nam. May

10, David,

18, Obandon,

18, Alstra, Jens

Antwerp Cardiff Melbourne

Jaz 18, Henry Lippett, New York

BLANCO Master, will be de spatched for the above Port on WEDNESDAY, the 9th Instant, at 3 p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co.. Hongkong, January 4, 1878.

TO LET.

July

14. Abernyte

25, Globe,

4, Northampton,

16, Carl Bitter,

Baltimore Liverpool Cardiit Dual

Aug.

10, Pape,

Cardiff

11. North Star,

Cardiff

11, E. P. Bonverte,

Fenarth

ja914, Regulus,

Cardiff

14, Moss Glen

Panarth

14, Patrie,

Cardiff

17, John Potts,

*New York

Charger,

Liverpool

28, India

Hamburg

Sept

1 Veg

3. Andreas,

Humbolt,

TOUSE No. Q, Queen's Road Central, Hwith Godowns attached.

House Nos, 2 and 8, Peddar's Hill. "Blaneo Villa," Pok-foo-lum, Furnished.

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co. Hongkong, January 4, 1878.

19, Felix Mendelssohn, London

Occidental & Oriental Steam-7, Heola,

Ship Company.

- TAKING THROUGH OARGO AND

PASSENGERS FOR THE UNITED

I

STATES AND EUROPE,

CONNECTION with THI

CENTRAL

and

UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD COMPANIES

AND

ATLANTIO STEAMERS.

TH

8, Gatherer, 10, River Lagan,

15 G. F. Mants

18, Wildwood,

20, River Lagan, 22, P. J. Carleton,

23, Harkaway,

28, Victoria()

Table Bay

Flushing Bosda Now, York

Flurbing Roads Cardif

Cardiff

Newport Liverpool Cardiff Liverpool London

Cuxhaven Cardif

Liverpool

38, Fidelio,

Hamburg

25, Maria Ravano,

30, Peter,

Penarth Cardif

| Oct.

2, Anna Bertha,

8, Farost Belle,

4 Empire,

8, Elcano,

9, Kaiser,

18 Wega,

19, Oscar

HR S. 9. "OCEANIC" will be de-10, Minerva (6.),

spatobed for San Francisco via Yoko ama, on FRIDAY, the 1st February, at 3 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers to Japan, the United States and Europe.

Connection made at Yokohama, with Steamers from Shanghal

Freight will be received on Board until 4 p. of the 81st January, PARCEL PACKAGES will be received at the Office antil 6 p.m. isme day: all Parcel Packages should be marked to address in full; value of sains le required.

A REDUCTION is made on RETURN PAS SAGE TICKETS.

For further information as to Freight of Prasage, apply to the Agency of the Company, No. 37, Queen's Road Central.

G. B. EMORY, Agent. Hongkong, January 4, 1878

25, Benedicta, 50, Lodore 30, Alden Besse, Nov.

1, Elizabeth Ostle, 2, Cadiz (3.),

Newport

Penarth

Penarth

London

Cardiff Hamburg

San Francisco London Astoria

Antwerp Liverpool

2, Johann Smidt,

London London

| 19, Milans,

3, Elizabeth Shields, Hamborg 16, Galatea (1)

Hamburg 16, Oppbrenes (6.), London 20, Stentor (6), \\ Liverpool 31, Galley of Lorne (s.), London

Marc

28, 0. E., 16127, Maxim,

Sept.

AT AMOT,

Oct,

1, Carl Wilheint, 4, Oscar Movyet,

Cardiff Swanses

Cardiff

Newport

Cardiff

Nov.

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

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

KATE CABIE, British barque, Captain James Wilson,-Melobers & Co.

FORMOSA, German 8-n. schooner, Capt. Schweer.-Melchers & Co.

ANNIK 8. HALL, American barque, Capt. Chas. H. Nelson-Captain.

BIRKER, British zhly, Captain W. Rey Golds.-Order,

SIB JAMSETJEE Family, British ship, Capt. C. Cobb-Adamson, Bell & Co.

GLENFUIN, British barque, Capt. Lang. -Chinese.

VESTA, Goran barque, Capt. E. Dirka. -Melchera & Co.

PETEE, German 3-m, schooner, Captain E. Maller, Eduard, Schaliban ít Độ

R. C. RICKMERS, German ahip, Captain R. O. Stolt.---Wm. Pustan & 0%,

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

Jan. 4, Quickstep, American barque, 826, W. A. Barnaby, Chatoo Des. 25, General -CAPTAIN.

Jan. 4, St. Ideuc, French barque, 388, Durand, Keelung Jan. 1, Ocal-CARLO WITZ & Co.

Jan. 4, Sully, French barque, 287, Louls Bara, Bangkok Nov. 29, Genoral--CARLO WIZ & Co.

Balo, Planoforte, by a Gentleman Amateur. Thompson, Haiphong via Hofhow, Rios, Jan. 4 Dale, British steamer, 851, "Bolo and Chorus, "Inflammatus, from

Blabat Mater,"

Rossinio.-YVEN FAT HONG,

PART IL

Part Bong, "Rise, Sloep no more," Benedict, Solo

Duet Pianoforte, by two Gentlemen Ama-

Solo and Chorus, "Blow Gentle Gales,'

Choria March of the Men of

To Commence at 9 o'clock.

A Plan of the Hall can be seen at Mostre LATE, CRAWFORD & Co.'s, where Tickets (Pries 82 each) can be taken and Beats

sasured.

Hongkong, January 4, 1878.

Jall

HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,

*WE LIMITED.

HE Ordinary Half-yearly MERTING SHAREHOLDERS will be held

As the Hotel on FRIDAY, the 25th Jantiary Instant, st do'clock in the Afternoon, for the purpose of receiving a Report of the Directors together with a Statement of Ascounts.

By Order of the Board of Directors,

LOUIS HAUSCHILD,

Secretary.. Hongkong, January 4, 1878. HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY,

DENUM LÁMITED,

ja25

HR Transfer BOOKS of the Company CLOSED From the who

the 26th day of January Instant, both days

By Order of the Board of Director,

LOUIS HAUSCHILD, Borstary Hongkong, January 6, 1811.

DEPARTURES.

Jan.

4, Tottung, for Holbow & Haiphong 4, Luky, for Bangkok."

4, Golden Ruset, for Hamburg.

4. Mangerton, for Quiahon.

4 Orange Grove, for Takow.

4, Brisbane, for Australian Ports.

4, Gadio, for Yokohama and San

Francisco,

4, Ferdinand Brumm, for Singapers. 4, Hopeful, for Manila. Irene, for Singapore.

OLBARED. Rhuddlan Castle, for Manlis Heronymu, for Keelung. Black Prines, for Batgon. Glenisla, for Foochow Kate Carnie, for London,

PASSENGERS, ABRIVER. Par Quickstep, from Chefoo, 8 Chilness, Par Dato, from Bolbow, 25 Ohinese.

DEVARTED. Per Brisbane, for Australian Porta, e Greig, 2 Huropean steerage, b9 Chinese, and a women

Por Gaslic for Yokohama, Mesare Thos. Walsh, and Oesterreich, and 1 Chinese's for Ban Fratielabo, 108 Chinese,

K

Per Fottung, for Hoihow, 20 Chinate, Per Lucky, for Bangkok, 20 Chinese, Per Mangerton, for Quinhon, 18 Chinese, Per Hopeful for Manila, 1 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS

|

LOADING. FOR CHINA AND JAPAN PORTS, -

A London-Steamers via Bum Canal Glenorchy.

Caldera. Lorne.

Caltuamnis,

Burana.

Balling Varela.

Sir Harry Parke

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS

MAILS will close- For CEBU,

Per barque Rhuddlan Castle, at 9 am.

To-morrow, the 5th lust,

For SHANGHAL-

MEMOS, FOR TO-MORROW.

Shipping.T

Noon-Glenfallooh leaves for Shanghai. 5p.m.-Holyrood leaves for Haiphong.

Amusement.

(No. 4527-JANUARY 4, 1878,

the 6th marking 90 degrees Fahrenheit. | the Famine in the North. The hill of fare During the following month, August, speaks for itself, while the object is an five places of call were opened on the questionably one worthy of the most liberal Yangtare in accordance with the provi

sions of the Chefco Convention. On the support. 23rd an address was presented by the

Portuguese community to Mr A. GWs learn of two robberies from foreign 9 p.m.---Magical Entertainment at the Romano, late Acting Consul General for houses, one at the East and the other at the

Theatre Royal

General Memoranda.

date subject to rent.

Portugal, expressive of sympathy with West side of the town. It is clear that that gentleman on the appointment of plate and spons are at a premium among some other Portuguese resident as Con the thieving gentry, and that they are sul General Mr Romano had dis-

SUNDAY, January 6 —–—–—–—–

charged the duties of Vice Consul making desperate attempts to increase their Daylight.Namod loves for Cosat Parts General and Acting Consul General stock, House-sarvante are again sald to Goods por Altona undelivered after this during a large number of years, and be "in the swim," and it is to be feared Goods per Malabar undelivered after this was extremely popular among his that most of those house robberies are

countrymen here.

Under these circoncooted and carried out with the conniv date subject to rent.

cumatanoce the appointment of snother MONDAY, January 7:

Anes of those who are paid to protect the p.m.-Bellona leaves for Bingapore, dr.resident to the post, who, so far as we are Goode per Tigre undelivered after Noon, aware, had no previous experience in the property stolen. There appear, however, subject to rent and landing charges work of the Consulate, naturally excited to be a gang or two of "old hands” on the Goods per Mirzapore undelivered after some disgust, especially as it was believed road; and we would again suggest that

this date subject to rent.

the step was the result of priestly influ- extra vigilance be exercised by the Police ence at the Portuguese Court. Wo are now very glad to hear that Mr Romano has been reinstated in the office, Nothing demanding comment occurred during September.

WEDNESDAY, January 9

3 p.m.-Emuy leaves for Manila.

THURSDAY, January 10-

9 p.m.-H. K. Choral Scolaty's Con-

bert at the City Ball.. Goods per Glenfallosh undelivered after

this date subject to rent, SATURDAY, January 12

9

Hall

pm, Dramatio Performance at the Transfer Books of H., C. & M. Steam

boat Co. closed from this date till 28th Instant, inclusive. Transfer Books of Hongkong Hotel Co., Taimited, olosed from this date to 26th Instant, inclusive. TUESDAY, January 15:-

Olaims against the Estate of James Smith Ferries, deceased, must be proved on

authorities as regards known and suspected characters. It is most unfortunate, at the sama time, that the recent lonterey on the part of B. E. the Governor seems to have so- sadly failed in the object which doubtless

was honestly entertained, and that known rasols now crack jokes with the Follow un their probable early return to the plsssures of the prison.

The Wooeung Railway was closed for traffic by the Chinese authorities, this action having been taken, if report be true, in the face of strong representations from the British Government. The rails have been taken up, and there seems to be no doubt that the undertaking is to be removed to Formosa Mr O. B. A meeting of Justices of the Peace win Bradford, the United States Vice-Consul held to-day at the Magistracy, to take into General at Shanghai, was found guilty of opening letters entrusted to the Ameri- consideration an application made by Mr can Mail, and sentenced to fine and im. J. R. White, to remove his spirit Hoensa prisonment. Subsequently he was charged from the Stag Hotel to No. 1 D'Aguilar with other serious offences to which he street, and an application from Mr Jesse SATURDAY, January 19

pleaded technically guilty, and which, Cook for a fresh spirit license for the pre- Noon-American Mall leaves for Toko-are, at his own request, to be investigated sont Stag Hotel, to be known in future an

hama and San Francisco, FRIDAY, January 25 :-*

Watson's Hotel The following gentleman were present: Menara Charles May, Jamen Russell, O. V. Creagh, and O, C. Smith, Mr Creagh, as acting superintendent of

or before this date.

3 p.m.-Meeting of Shareholder of the H., 0, & M. Steamboat Co., Limited, at No. 50.4, Queen's Road, 4p.m.-Meeting of Shareholders of the

at Home, Ms J. O. Myers, late Consul General at Shanghat, but who had been removed from that office in the early part of the year by the American Minis ter at. Peking, inspired the San Francisco papers about this time with

H. K. Hotel Co., Limited, as Hong certain disclosures respecting American Polloe, had nothing to advance against

kong Hotel.

FarDAT, February 1: erro

3p.m.-Occidental & Oriental B. B, Co.'s Steamer leaves for Yokohama and BAD Francisco. M

THE

| HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

Established A.D. 1841.

香港大藥房

A. 8. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND REFAT DRUGGISTS,

IMPORTERS ...

07

DRUGGINS SUNDRIES, KURABAY REQUT

sires, Toller Requisites, ExelisE, AMERISAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES, MANUFACTURERS

Soda Water, Lemonado, Tonis Water, Gingerado, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters. #3′′ The Mamfactory is under direct and continuous Buropean Supervision. Hongkong, June 1, 1878,-

The publication of this issue commençad

Per Glenfalloch, at 11:30 a.m., on Satural 8.05 pm.

day, the 5th inst.

For MANILA-

For barque Martha Jackson, at 3 pm THE CHINA MAIL.

To-morrow, the 6th inst

For BANGKOK.-

Per barque Orion, at 8 p.m. To-morrow,

the 6th inst.

For BAIGON.—

Per Maharajah, at 3,80 p.m., on Satur

day, the 8th inst

For HAIPHONG & HANOL-

Per Holyrood, at 4.30 p.m., on Saturday,

the ōth inst.

For SWATOW, AMOY & FOOCHOW,

Fer Namos, at & p.m., on Saturday, the

For

5th inst.

HONGKONG; FRIDAY, JAN. 4, 1878,

1877. (Concluded)

consular and diplomatie matters in China, either of the applicants, but he said he and it is now asserted that Mr Myers has thought it had been already dedded by the been reinstated in his former office, p Justices that the Stag Hotel should be Another remarkable evidence of the closed, as soon as an opportunity of this awakening of China to the demands of sort offered. Mr White's application was progress and the exigencies of the age

was the publication in this journal in refused, but Mr Cook's is to receive the November of a translation of the more consideration of the Justices at their next interesting portions of the prospectus of mosting. Mr Francis appeared on babálf á proposed Chinesa Mining Company of Mr Watson, the proprietor of the Slag under the patronage of the powerful Hotel

minister Li Hung Chang An English

engineer has just passed through Hoag The Artificers or working Engineers (num kong to take service under the Company,

of which an influential committee of bering about thirty) belonging to the direction has already been formed. A numerous vessels of Her Majesty's Navy terrible boiler explosion occurred on now in port, held a meeting at the Tem- board the steamship Yesso in Hongkong peranse Hall on Tuesday (New Year's Harbour on the morning of the 22nd

Nov., and the first and third engineers night). After enjoying an excellent dinner are now awaiting their trial on a charge the Chairman proposed the usual loyal and of manslaughter. The loss of life was patriotic toaste, and the toasts of the great. Messrs Donglas Laprak & Co., Admiral, the Commodore, sud Me Robby the agents of the steamer, have given Chlef Inspector of Machinery, ware the handsome sum of $10,000 towards

the relief of the sufferers and their enthusiastically received. The Artificera relatives, The Chinese Envoy to Japan at a very recently created branch of the arrived in that country on the 50th service, and on the present occasion they Nov. The events of last month were discussed their position in the service, e of an ordinary character.

Some dissatisfaction appears to prevail owing to the very meagre accommodation provided for themi on board ship, and the men naturally feel a little aggrieved at the want of consideration shown them by the Admiralty, despite the recommandation of a Parliamentary Committee which has had this subject under discussion →→→Come municated.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS."/ [SUPPLIED TO THE "CHINA MAIL")

(By Southern Routs.)

THE WAR.

London, 1st January, 1878. The Channel Squadron, has received orders to be in readiness for sea

The 90th Regiment (Perthshire Volunteer

PROFESSOR Thorn'a entertainment at the

City Hall last night was of a very high order of merit-surpassing is many partle

Light Infantry) has been ordered to the calam Kellar's performances. The card-

tricks were marvellously well done, and British troops have crossed the Kel.

were only eclipsed by those with the empty box, and the disappearing bird cages and There is no news of importance from the birds. In the sack trick, Professor Thor's

THE WAR.

In the month of May there were only two events worth noting the admission Cape. of Mr Ng Choy, the first Chinese barris- ter, to practice at the bar in Hongkong, and the presentation of a memorial on the currency question to the Governor of seat of war. Hongkong, signed by most of the British and foreign firms in the Colony, ·| Mr | SINGAPORE AND PENANG.— Fer Bellona, at L30 pm, on Monday, an engagement as legal adviser of L

Ng Choy has since sccepted the offer of the 7th inst.

Hung Chang, in which capacity he ought For MANILA.-- N

to be able, with his Western lore and Per brig Villa de Bévadobila at 2, experience, to render valuable marvice to

on Monday, the 7th inst.

his country. In regard to the memorial, considerable discussion arose about this time through the Chinese merchants com The Branch Contract Packet IRAQUADDY Maining that the firms and banka here

will be despatched from Hongkong would only receive chopped and broken ment of the Eastern Question on THURSDAY, the 10th January, dollars at a disocant, and requesting that with Mails to and through the

MAILS BY Tan Faxxon PACERS,—

nasiriant gots inta a esok, which the sudi̟- ence are freely permitted to examine, and is apparently scourely fastened therein by London, Jan, Brd, 1878, the month of the sack being firmly tied The Secretary of State for Foreign round by member of the audio Affairs (Lord Derby) In reply to a deputa ence. Hardly, however, in a light screen ton on the subject of the present war in thrown over him before he succeeds in Europe, stated that England was fully freeing himself from the sack, the far- determined to have a voice in the settle tenings on the name having, so far as can be judged from personal handling,

United Kingdom and Europe, wid weight might be adopted as the basis the seat of war, Marioilles; to Saigon, Bingapore, for money transactions, irrespective of Batavia, Galle, Pondicherry, Madras, coinage or the mutilated condition of the Calcutta, Bombay, Aden, Sues, and Alexandria DINARA,

The following will be the hours of closing

the Malla, do, and

Wednesday, 9th Janitary.***

5 r.M., Money Order Offloc aleess. Fest Office slower except the NISET Box, which remains open ali night,

Thursday, 10th January

7A, Post Office open for sale of Stampe, Begistry of Letters, and Posting of all correspondeneo. /

Registry of Lotbers onamCÍ.

10 A.

11 A.M., Post Offeraloses except for Late

11.10 4.K., Lettare (but Letters only) to Late Fes of 12 comin airs postage

be posted on raise of

21,60 m, when the Post Offiae Cross

Hongkong, December £7, 18777,

There is still no news of important from remained as before. The Frofessor in the

course of the evening took about half | doren live pigeons, several glasses of wine, and a large number of other articles that is would be impossible tu squeeze into a smal sompaar, from a boz to all appearances empty, Some facial contortions, alded by about a ten seconds operation behind a Jooking-glase, were splendidly done. They were representations of various miserly chas

There is terrible distress in Bouth Wales dollars. The foreign firms were, on the owing to the closing of some of the princl. whole, opposed to say much concession, and the memorial in question was ad pal fron-works. dressed to the Governor giving expren- sion to this opposition Subsequently the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce passed a resolution at a private meeting

LOGAL AND GENERAL.

recommending the Colonial Government TEE ateamer Stentor was to leave Singapore racters, and there could be no deception

to make chopped dollars, weighing not for this port this morning. less than 7,1.7, and neither pierced or

cut, a legal tender. The whole matter We have to acknowledge the receipt of Mr was, we believe, referred Home, but was

practically settled by the local Bank Mayers' new work on Chinese Titles and Ranks. The annual Customs Returns are Doeding the point to the Chinese.

On the 4th June two more of the | slso to hand: mosquito gunboats, built in England to

about them. Profemor Thom will give his last/entertainment on Baturday evening,

under the patronage of His Excellency the Governor, when no doubt he will be more largely patronised than last night. The performance ought not to be missed,

the order of the Chiness Government, We regret to hear that the Chief Justice, a novelty in their way, being of very probably be confined to his room for some parade a arrived at Hongkong. These boats are sir John Smalo, is indisposed, and will H. M/s 28th Regiment will, we believe, » at 8 o'clock to-morrow morning, and all tonnage, and armed with only one

monster gun of twenty-five tons. The day Several cases set down for hearing will embark on board the troopship Tamar at d'alock. In the absence of Colonel Jalo Chinese Government now posstases four may therefore have to be postponed.

of these craft, whose advantages in actual

Dicking on late, the Regiment will be

senior floor, whose duties as notlug Bapers intendent of the Gaol will be undertaken

warfare have yet to be demonstrated. Gps resders will not fall to observe the under the command of Captain Ducat, the Correspondence for the West Indies The first Chinose civil marriage In The American barque Quickstep reports (except those belonging to the Foota Left Cheloo on evenlig of Dec, 25, weather Union, the Bahamas, and Hay the for Cont Hongkong was celebrated on the 7th programme, published in our advertising intensely cold, ship covered with Ice lost Bles Honda Monte Video, Kew May.

columns, of the Choral Society's Concert, main-top-gallant mast same night Have Granada, Parepare and

There is little to note in July, except to be given on Thursday, the 10th inst, the excessive heat, the thermometer on in aid of the Chiurse now infering from

a thick weather and rip the entire coger be sock við bó* 7TH

DATAY DAS HÓ

by Captain Dempster, who remains behind with one of the Compsoles of the Regiment