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No. 4685 MAY 13, 1878.]

Ar the Marina Court to-day, Frederick Pat terson, cook, belonging to the British steamer dlearton, was charged with being drunk and assaulting Laurence Biverton, a seaman on board the same vessel. The complain- ant's head was out sa though by a knife, but the cook swore positively that no knife had been used, and none was found in his berth or on his person. The chief officer (Mr J. Millard) said that the complainant's Bead was bleeding freely. The trouble aroso all about a chest of which the defon- dant had the koy. Dr. Ayres certified that the wounds (three in number) wore not dangerous, and the Magistrate fined the de- afendant 30'shillings.

The Chairman then said he thought it! was satisfactory from one point of view that there had been no typhoons here for the last three years, but he thought that Englishmon as a rule always started up on the occasion of a great crisis, and that in the absence of a great catastrophe their efforts flagged.

He said he thought it would be a great pity to lot this Society die out without an effort. They had bean backed up by the Government, who had supplied the appara tus without cost, and he would propose that further efforts be made to obtain more members, and continue the Society,

He proposed, and Mr Emanuel seconded that the report be adopted; which pro- position was carried.

The Chairman then said that the next thing to be done was the election of officers. He hoped that the officers who had spoken of resigning would re-consider their de cision, and he would propose that they be re-elected.

THE CHINA MAIL.

Police Intelligence. (Both Magistrates Sitting.)

May 13, 1878.

Ralph Barnes, marlue RMS. Nassau, was fined $1 for the above offence. He was found running after people in the street, and assaulting them,

compensate for any little trouble attached. to the performance of their duties.

In the event of war, the Corps will be placed under the orders of the Officer Com- marding the Forces, to assist the regular troops in guarding the fortifications, and in all such details of infantry service as emer- gency may necessitate.

CHINESE EMIGRATION. John Wilson, carpenter 8.8. Bertha, was

The following copies or extracts of De ordared to pay 20 cents chair-hire.spatches are published in the Government

Gazette of Saturday :—-- was found drunk in the chair.

John Barratt, fireman, 8.8. State of Alabama, was fined 10 cents.

LARCENY.

six

Wong Awan, a coolle, was sent to weeks' hard labour for stealing a jacket.

10

Li. Apui, a rico-pounder, was sent to weeks hard labour for stealing a pair of scales.

LABUŽNY DY THM CHIEF OFFICER OF THE

"AMERICAN BARQUE ** CHYLON,"

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Government Mouse, Hongkong, Sih April, 1877. My Lord, I have the honour to acknow lodge the receipt of your Lordship's Do Ching Asan, & fireman, was sent to 8spatch, No. 12, of the 5th January, 1877, copy of a letter with enclosures from the wooks hard labour for stealing a jacket and in which you transmit for consideration a a pair of trousers, Da

Foreign Office respecting a scheme for the importation into Peru of Chinese Coolles.

I lost no time in forwarding the papers for the, consideration of the Emigration Oflicer, and I have now the honour to noise a copy of his Report. El views, as expressed in this Report, I fully endorse, and I trust that Emigration such as that now proposed will not be sanctioned from Hongkong. Individually 1 am opposed to Howard Beaton Stephenson, Chlef Officer any Emigration from China which the Bri- of the American barque Ceylon, was charged tiek Government cannot control through on ramand with stealing sundry articles of all stagse from collection and shipment to clothing and jowallery the property of employment and return.

I have noted your Lordship's instructions Captain Pitman of 8.8. Douglas from his room at the Hongkong Hotel Mr Wotton, to keep you fully informed of any stepe who appeared on behalf of the defendant, that may be taken in the matter.I have, said that he admitted that during the time; o he was on shore ho frequented the Hong- kong Hotel; he unfortunately habitually drank to excess, and whilst in that state did not know what he did. He recollected that be formed an acquaintance with a man who might know more about the mattor, but the man in question, although searched The defendant for, could not be found.

with а man pleaded that

family at home dependent upon him for support,, and he was in a respectable position in life. All he could now do was to ask the mercy of the Court, and that the tase be summarily dealt with. Mr May sentenced him to one month's imprison ment with hard labour.

WAY KWONG, one of the wealthiest of the compradorio elnes in this Colony, died on Baturday evening last. Mr Akwung, who had been employed by the Chartered Mer- cantile Bank for about twenty years, had been ill for little more than a week with fever; but notwithstanding foreign medical 'skill, he succumbed to its effects. Shortly Mr Mallory sald he should ko to before the sad event, the patient was visited know how the Society was to be carried by H. E. the Governer, accompanied by on. With the few members they had at several residents. Deceased, who was a present it was impossible to work the leading member of the native community, apparatus efficiently, and ho thought the was generally regarded as a man of great best thing to do would be to hand it over integrity and shrewd common sonse. He to the Government, and most of the present took an unusually strong interest in the members would no doubt join as volunteers. Mr Wilson Bald for his part he maintenance and progress of the Government Central Bohool, and was forward in every would have to resign office, and in fact movement for the good of his country-resign all connection with the society as his men generally. The funeral rites will be business would not allow him time to be delayed until the arrival of the sons of do-long to the society, and he certainly thought ceased, one of whom has been recalled from that the best thing to do would be to give Foochow and the other from Shanghai. the apparatus up to the Government

Mr Arthur said he did not think sufficient THE Portuguese Amateurs gave a very suc-efforts had been made to obtain members; cessful performance at the Lusitano Theatre he thought more members could be obtained on Saturday night last (11th) in aid of the and that it would not be right to saddle the poor of Macao. There was a crowded hones, Government with the apparatus at the the principal coats both in the Dress Circle present orisis. It would be discreditable and in the Parquetto being occupied by to them as a Society to give it up. ladiesa fact accounted for doubtless by the first appearance of the Portuguese ladies on the stage in Hongkong, Among those present were also numerous members of other nationalities. The drama-vaudeville in two acts, entitled" Arthur, ou O Amor Maternal" (Arthur, or The Maternal Love) was the attractive piece selected and in this the parts of Maria (Mrs Alves) and Lord Melville (Mr Yvanovich) were thoroughly www.well represented. The second piece also created much amusement. At the conold- sion of the first piove a chorus-composed of Miss Sequeira, Mrs Guedes, Messrs Alves, Yvanovich and Barretto-sang a selection The meeting then separated with a voto | similar offence." from Lucrecia Borgis, which was much ap- of thanks to Mr Wilson and the Chairman. preciated. The appearance of Mies Sequeire on the stage, after the conclusion of the second pieco, to sing a solo from Lucia de Lamermoor, took the house by surprise, and

upon an emeore being called she sang the pleasant morceau. This lady in a style which would have done honour to professional company, With the powerful Pine which she possesses, and a little more perseverance and culture, she might place

Mr Emanuel concurred with Mr Arthur, and some discussion then ensued regarding the possibility of obtaining men from the Regiment. Finally,

Mr Mallory was elected General Superin tendent: Mr Emanuel, Foreman of the Central Distriot; Mr Barff, Secretary; and Dr. Adams, Surgeon. It was further de aided to constitute 7 a quorum, lustead of 10, as hitherto, and Rafe 7 was suspended for the current year, so that there will be no subscription required for that time, the Society having enough funds to carry them through two years longer.

(L. and C. Express, April 8th.) 40:

The Curlow, 3, double screw gun vessel, Commander W. Mc. F. Castle, has been ordered to return to Devonport from the Chins Station. This vessel has served two commissions abroad, having been recom- missioned at Hong Kong in Denumber, 1874

In consideration of the continuous services

he was

GAMBLING.

The

(8lgned) J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Administrator. Right Hon. The Earl of Carnarvon, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State, B., &

not unlikely that they will meet with disap- pointment, whereby posdbly destitution, and distress may ensue.

I send you a copy of our last Report from the Goldfield's Warden, also a copy of a Despatch sent to Java, Mauritius, &o, as showing the great desire of our Govern ment that the agricultural capabilities of the Territory should be utilised by those possessing the necessary ability and capital: also advertisement of premium affered for first 500 tons of Sugar.

The population of the Territory may now be estimated at 750 English and 654

Chinese.

has taken place between the insurgents and the Rusian troops, who have asked for re- inforcements from San Stefano,

Constantinople, April 28-The insurg enta of Bulgaria consist of the garrison of Nisch united to remnants of Turkish troops from the Balkans.

A mixed Russo-Turkish Commission has been sent to pacify the Insurgenta.

London, April 24. Prince Bismarck's basis of a European Congress is that the Powers be favited to revise the treaty of Paris of 1856, while considering the situa tion resulting from the war. The British Government regards the invitation as too Another matter which is not undeserving indefinite. The Musulman iesurrection publicity among the Chinons who think of in Roumella is of a serious nature and emigrating to these parts, is that the engages 20,000 Russian troops. It extende of the tribes treacherous and subtle. A east of Philippopolis, and in due to the sad instance of an unprovoked murder by unendurable Busso-Bulgarian regiment, natives are still in a savage state, and some through the whole country to the South- aborigines occurred recently, and there Reinforcements of Russian troops are being have been several mysterious disappear despatched to quell the Musulman in anos which are thought to have been surrection in Macedonia, occasioned by like outrages. The Police Force is of course, in so smail a community only numerically weak, though all that is possible is done to maintain safety of life and property.

My object in addressing you now is simply to ask you to take some stops to disseminate the information herein con- tained and especially to give an authorita tive contradiction to the impression (shonld It exist) that there is room for any quantity of Chinese Emigrants at the Goldfields, or that there are means of their earning large wages (as alluded to in the telegram) in the service of employers.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your obedient Servant,

NEVILLE BOYTK, Minister of Education, Controlling the No. Territory, EL G. TROMSETE, Esq. & N., Harbour Master, do,

Honglong.

Downing Street, 6th July, 1877, Sir,--With reference to Mr Austin's Da patch No. 69 of the 9th April, I have the honour to transmit to you accompanying copy of a letter relative to the projected arrangement between the Peruvian Govern- ment and the Firm of Olyphant & Co. for the importation of Chinese Coolies to Feru. On a former occasion your predecessor was instructed not to permit contract and gration from Hongkong except to British Territories, and he was at the same time informed that Her Majesty's Government reserved to themselves the right of pro shibiting so called free emigration from that Colony to Foreign Countries where there was reason to believe that Chinese Imml grants had not been well treated.

I request, therefore, that you will watch very carefully any attempt to make Hong To the Editor of the "CHINA MAIL."

kong a base of operations under the pro- Hongkong, May 13, 1878.

jected contract, if it reaches maturity, as Ai, Milksop," who usually used pre-well as say application for a licenos for any served milk, writes indignantly about his vessel which may be laid on for the purpose bottle he sent for.

of carrying out such contract.

It is clear to me that the course which the Peruvian Government propose to adopt torture

Un Ami, a coolie, Fad fined 21 days hard labour for gambling. Ho had been several times previously convicted of

·CORRESPONDENCE.

In justice to the milk supply of Hong- kong, of which I have had two years ex-

Ohina.

COREA.

Berlin, April 24,--Prince Bismarck is unwell, suffering from erysipelas. Nego tlations for the simultaneous withdrawal of the vicinity of Constantinople continus. Russian troops and the British fleet from Details are difficult to be settled fu conse. quenco of the different mobility of soldiers and ships.

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86. Petersburg, April 24-Prince Gorts- chakoff is suffering from a savers cold, and feverish symptome have appeared. national subscription throughout Russia has been started for the purpose of forming

flotille of cruisera.

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London, April 24-Consols 944.

Aden, April 24The China, with the English mails of April 12th, sailed for Bombay at seven this evening. M

The Deccan, for Galls and Caloutta, salled at two this afternoon, and is due at Gallo, therefore, on Thursday, May 2..

London, April 26.-Prince Gortschakoff is much better. There is no cause for anxiety respecting Prince Bismarck's health. Absence of news discourages the hops of ■** favourable laue to the negotiations,

ho

Asen, April 10-A Field force has pro Our correspondent, "Philo-Coreanus," seeded from Aden into the interior to writing from Nowchwang under date 20th punish an Arab chief, who has been lately of April, sends the following startling stopping supplies from coming freely into intelligence I have just received the Aden. The force consists of the Aden news from a most reliable source (direct troop, 20 ment of No. 1 Company Bappers from Cores) that Monsigneur Ridel, who and Mixers, 60 of the 25th Regiment, N. with two others escaped from the massacre L. L, and 20 of the Royal Artillery, the there in 1865-66, has been made a prisoner latter taking two guns with the in the capital, Sioul," where he had been mounted portion of the Force went by residing incognito for some months. On land and the romalader in the I. G. 8. 28th January, his house was surrounded, Quangtung. The Koroo is under the com and everyone, including the Bishop, taken mand of Major U. S. Stevens, of the Adea to the city prison. Fortunately the Queen troops.

The Indian Contingent --The following (Min), of whose strong character I have given some hints in my previous communi- ships, nor in harbour in Bombay, have cations, is not in favour of perseention, been taken up provisionally by the Bombay instigated principally by the ex-Regent Government as transporta for the contem (the broken-backed tiger), and up to my plated expedition, and have been moved latest dates, 26th March, Monsigneur off the Dockyard in readiness to receive Ridel was still alive and free from excessive stores and supplies -

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herself in the first rank among amateur of the Rov. Hayward Kidd, Colonial Chaplain Perience and sometimes use as much as five is one open, if indeed it is not absolutely The Government of Corea fear a war Aros Bay 1418 Hospodar......1547 singers. The whole affair terminated about at Hong Kong, the Colonial Office has gallons a day, the supply to me as subjected certain to lead, to the gravest abuses, and with Japan, and would not meanwhile un- Baron Colonsay 1632 Kelkerran......1119 1 am, amid great applause and the Batis-granted an extension of four months' leave, to the usual tests is much better than any that with past experience it is desirable to necessarily exasporate the foreigner, as all Clydesdale.......1823 Maraval.........1247

faction of all concerned. This mode of aid-

ing the starving poor is one which appears to meet with general approval, and we are glad to note that the Portuguese ladies have so sucessatully followed the lead taken in such matters by the other foreign ladies of the community.

We regret to have to record the death of the Right Reverend Bishop Varolles, one of the oldest, if not the oldest missiona y in Chirs. He has been labouring in this

non field for more than forty years

He will return to his post next September.

Calleo. Arrived, Feb. 14, Christina d. P., from Hong Kong;

A German ironclad squadron will prossed early in May to the Far East.

preserved preparation and superior to that found in many towns in England.

I fancy he didn't go to the right place, where they are accustomed to the influence

of a

"LACTOMETER.”

Out of sixty-three candidates for the six vacancies of student interpreters for China and Japan we have heard of Mr Tratman and Mr Hanssor having passed, also Mr THE HONGKONG VOLUNTEER RIFLE Copper sa cadet for the Straits.

Mr John Robertson, formerly manager of the Oriental Bank at Yokohama, has been

appointed manager at Shanghai, and leaves

by the next P. and O. mail.

The fiftieth anniversary of his ordination

Especial attention has of late been paid by falle in this month. Ele was preparing when death came upon him to celebrate the German Imperial Government to the When condition of affairs in China. It appears the Jubilee of his priesthood. Louis Philippe was King of France, and, by the latest reports that the Government of politically, what a far distant period that the Celestial Rupire is doing its best to in, Monsignor Verolles was then Vicar emanvipate China from all European in- Apostolic of Manchuria. The King offered finance, as well as from the obligations him an Archbishoprio if he would remain originating from its treaties with the Ea- in France, but the devoted Misioner re-ropean Powers. The opinion prevails that fused, preferring his dear converts in their the European Powers will have to not very poverty and humility, and his lowly church energetically or they will run the risk of la the desert to the splendeurs of a French Archdiocese. Again, when he was in Europe in attendance on the Council, his friends, and his Holiness the late Pope, urged him, in consideration of his great age, to remain at home and take the repose he had so well earned. He declined, wishing to die argong his spiritual children of Manchoria, and in 1876 he returned to them from bis last visit to his native land, bringing with him the first Sisters of Charity who were to bless the Visariate with their presence. The French mail, that arrived bere on Saturday brought us the sad news of His Lordship's death. -Hongkong Catholls Register.

HONGKONG HUMANE SOCIETY,

The Annual Meeting of the Humane Soulety was held to-day at the City Hall There were present: Messrs P. Ryrie, W. Wilson, J. Emanuel, J. Sampson, Arthur, Vale, Mallory, Barff, G. C. Cox, and J.

Mackay.

Mr Kyrie was elected Chairman

CORPS.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT.

The following is the official statement in regard to the proposed formation of a Rifle Corps, to which we referred in our issue of Saturday:--

The object in view in the formation of an Infantry Corps in addition to the Valinteer Artillery Corps is to impart to such of the inhabitants of Hengkong as may desire to offer their services for this branch of military duty, and as His Excellency the Governor may approve, the necessary training to enable them to assist in the defence of the Volunteers for the Hongkong Rifle Corps, Colony in guard and outpost duty.

ames upon the roll of the said Corps; and, on being daly notified by the Commanding Officer, shall take the oaths prescribed in Section VIII of Ordinance 2 of 1862.

sitogether losing the scanty influence possessed by them in China, and acquired with so great trouble and so many merifices.apon being admitted, shall subscribe their Mr Von Brandt, our Minister at Peking, has received decided instructions to be on the alert and to act as is proper; and it is not unlikely that the German squadron, which wae recently sent to the Coast of Nicaragua, instead of returning to Europe from there, will make its way to China.

Mr Andrew Grant, the new member for Leith, who took part in the debate on Indian Finance, has been connected with mercantile life in China and India. He was at Hong Kong and Canton during the troublous times

of 1866,

Tea is beginning to take a piece almost side by side with coffee in the Isle of Spices, and samples of Ceylon-grown leaf have been received and favourably reported on in London. At the end of last your s "sample" of leg lb. was exported from Colombo, and the expectation is cherished

Members will be drilled as laid down in the Field Exercise" and "Rifle Exercises and Musketry Instruction," and they will be expected to attend one parade a day at least, until squad and company drill, as well as manual and firing exercise are mastered.

The description of drill either with or without arms will be regulated according to the proficiency attained, but all must pass through the first squad before proceeding to battalion drill.

Members may elect either morning or evening drill, but whenever practicable they are recommended to attend both.

All equad drills will take place on the green formerly the Parade Ground of the in the island that this may be the farerunner old Volunteer Corps, situated opposite the of a large trade in the article. The cultiva- Government Offices. When the Corps has tion of the plant is being encouraged by the attained a certain degree of proficiency, it Mr Barff read the minutes of the last offer of prizes at the Colonial Agricultural will perade in the general Parade Ground theeting, and Mr Ryrie proposed they be and Horticultural Exhibitions, and ex-for company and battalion drill. adopted and signed, and then read the reperienced planters from Assam have given a very favourable opinion of the capabilities port, which was as follows

of the soil and climate of parts of Ceylon for the production of a high-class tea.

REPORT.

discourage and suppress any attempt on their part to r vive the Coolie Traffic, which it is clearly their object to set again on foot, have, ko

(*igned) CARNARVON. Governor Hennessy, o N., &c., &e, &c.

Gavernment House,

Hongkong, 18th Sept., 1878. My Lord,Soon after I had the honour of receiving your Lordship's Despatel No. 81, of the 5th of July, su enquiry was made as to whether the Government would con- sent to the Emigration from Hongkong of Chinese Labourers to the South American Republics and especially Peru.

I caused a reply to be written to the effect, that I was not disposed to encourage the Emigration of Chinese to Peru,-1 have, &c.,

The

(Signed) J. POPE HENN288Y. Right Bon. The Earl of Carnarvon, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonins, &o, &c., &.

Downing Street, 12th Nov., 1877. Bir-With reference to your Despatch No. 111 of the 13th of September, I have to refer you to the 6th, 7th and 8th para- graphs of my Despatch No. 109 of the 4th of December, 1875, in which I laid down the general principles to be followed by the Government of Hongkong as regards Ohl- nese Emigration.

I approve of your refusal to sanction Emigration to Peru.-I have, do,

(Signed) CARNARVON, Governor Hennessy, C.G., dr, &o, &c.

Downing Street, 24th Dec., 1877. Siz,-On the 12th instant, I received from you the following message:"Twelfth, Mr Geary, Emigration Agent and Consul for Peru, applies for licence to ship Chinese, shall I grant it 1" And on the 14th lust, I returned the following reply "Four teenth December, geant no licenes for any Emigration to Pern, see my Daspatch of fifth July,"

I continue to be strongly of opinion that the Government of thengkong should in no way facilitate an emigration which is liable to the very grave objections noticed in the correspondence of which my Despatch above referred to forms part.--I have, &o,

(Signed) CARNARVON, Governor Hennessy, .., đạp đưôn, đức

EMIGRATION TO AUSTRALIA The following is published in Saturday's Government Gazette) —

outsiders are sailed; but if something is not done immediately, very valuable lives, which might be saved, will be ascrificed, for there are four or more French Fathers in the country. A gunboat or two could surely be spared at once, to demand the rendition of the prisoner prisoners. It does not seem necessary to my more; but and I am neither a Roman Catholic nor a Frenchman-if it be a matter of expenso for coals, &o., I am willing to subscribe five hundred dollars"-N.O. D. News.

The Straits. (Straits Times.)

The two China ponies Twinkle and Mars tingale, were sold in Singapore, at auction, by Messrs. Powell & Co., the first for $190

and the second for $110.

The Volunteer movement continues to be vigorously supported, drill being se- siduously attended almost every evening in the Townhall, and there is every pro- spect of a serviceable, if small, corps being soon ready to meet any emergency,

A

ARRIVAL OF THE FRENCH MAIL.

The M. M. Company's steamer Sindh, Captain Larmier, with the London matí of the 6th April, arrived bere yesterday

forenoon.

(Straits Times Extra.) Constantinople, April 19.-The Porte has sent a note to the Grand Duke Nicholas in answer to his request for the speedy evacuation of Shimla and Varna by Turkish troops. The Forte promises to give up Varna, Shumla and. Batoum in proportion as Russian troops evaruste non-Bulgarian territory.

Bucharest, April 19.-The Roumanian troops are continually moving northwards and are concentrating at positions strato Paris, April 19-The Journal des Débats gleally important. bitterly condemns the Foreign policy of the German Government, and discredits the sincerity of its mediation.

London, April 20-The modification of the Turkish Ministry being adverse to English influence at Constantinople, the aspect of to-day is considered less favourable to a pacific solution.

Citadel 1276 Seaforth...1189 Bannibal 1203 St. Madred.1368 Henal Scott1117

The steamship Duke of Athol has also been taken up, and will proceed to Can nanors next Saturday to embark the 25th M.N.I. The Government have also char tored three of the British India Company's steamers, viz., the God, 1,996 tons, the Madura, 1,343 tons, and the Maida, 1,045 tone

It appears from a circular issued by the Quarter-master General of Bombay that the force will proceed from Bombay in two Divisons. The First Division will embark next Monday. It will comprise p 2 Batteries R.A.--

3

M/L R.A. from Kirkes.

F/2. R.A. from Kirkee.

Regimenta N. L- 13th Regiment N. I. from Agra, Shok. kawatter Batt.

Blat Regiment N. 1 from Cawnpore, Panjsbees.

2ad Goorkhas from Sahrunpore..

2 Companies Sappors and Minors from Kirkee.

The second Division will be despatobed as soon after the 29th. Instant as possible, It will consist of

2

Regiments Native Cavalry

9th Bengal Cavalry.

1st Bombay Lancers.

Regimenta N. L-

9th Bombay N. L.

26th Bombay N. L

3 Companies Nappers and Miners, Madras Sappers

For the 1st Division of Troops :—

The Regiments from Bengal Presidency. will arrive at Egutpoors on the dates bes low mentioned

31st Regiment N. L on the 26th Inst 13th

on the 27th 2nd Goorkhas on the 28th inst.

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2 Batteries R A, and 2 Companies Sappers and Miners will be ready to take rail at Kirkee on the 20th instant,

Orders regarding the move of the 2nd Divison of Troops to the port of ambarka tion will be issued very shortly-- AL GLYCE

Mail.

Quotations.

Howexone, May 18, 1878 OPIUM-New Patna, omalt....$577, a 580.

credit, Old Patna, saab. None

credity som

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New Benares, cash, 656) – 857*

JJ

Old Benares, aah, None

redit

New Malva, onah, 780 credit, 785

Allowanes Taela, 6 a 13

Kruhange.

8/101 ***8/10

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Drill instructors will be provided from the regular forces, but the non-commissioned offisers of the Corps will be expected to. master the details of drill so na to assist the

London, April 21-The Continental Since the last general meeting of the

Hamburg, April 8rd.Although both regular instructors,

papers state that England and Russia have When the Corps is sufficiently advanced, 14th May 1877 the year has happily paned arrivals and departures have been numerous

adhered to the proposal of Germany for without any syphoon, the only real test of during the week, still trade on the river due arrangements will be made for target this mality of the Society man of the last Hrve consisted of

the simultaneous withdrawal of the Britch cannot be called satisfactory, as the greatest practice,

Ironclad squadron and the Russian Army The uniform of the Corps will be supplied As stated by our Chairman

from Constantinople in order to facilitate Office of the Minister controlling meeting, the Committee arranged for klesd

the meeting of an European Congress. Quarters, and the late Mr Hart agreed to European, especially English vessels. Of by the Colonial Government and will consist,

the Northern Territory, MA

The Bussian press is silent concerning the Adelaide, SA, 14th March, 1878, let the ground flops of his hones in Daddell arrivals from East India and Chins there are daring the summer months, of a white smock

Bir,-I am not sure, whether I am right despatch of troops from India. Birest at the rate of $15 a month we spent one to be named, but of departures there is and white trowsers, and white solar pith one, Manlia, for Hong Kong (want to sea helmet, and white waist belt for ammuni- about $30th fisting up shelves, widening March 29.) The weather of late has been tion pouch. The monk will have shoulder in addressing you on the subject following, London, April 22-The situation is not the doorway, too, and a gonde wa cold and stormy, the temperature in general straps with E. K., E. (Hongkong Rifles) but if otherwise, I may trouble you to pass improved. Austria continues to vacillate, engaged, to keep the things in order,

There have been seven practices with the being several degrees below the average; worked on in blue. During the winter this letter to the proper floor in your and the essential difference between Eng

30 days' night, apparatus; the first three took place at Head this, however, is regarded as beneficial to months the uniform will consist of a seatlet Province. I was given to understand that land and Russia still remains The Lon. Bank, un demand, ...

6 months' sight, *** the growing crop as well as for the serge, mock and bine trousers, blue faalage there was an Officer entitled "The British don papers consider that Germany's pro

18/11/ Charface, when the members were instructed orchards, as the rough westher keeps leaves and white metal buttons, round dark blue Emigration, Agent? Hongkong, but I do posal for a simultaneous withdrawal of the In their individual duties by gunner's and flowers behind until the heavy night forge cap and phit strap. The Corps will not fad such as: Official in Colonial Office British squadron and the Rutan army Credito, i mate of E. MS-Hart. The rest were confrosts are no longer to be feared. The be armed with Saider rides sud bayonets,

benaft Russia most. The Commissary. Bombay, demand Rupeos, ka 227 prosent letter. dusted at the Praya, the last being at farmers expect a late but an abundant The Commanding Officer will be appointed Directory, I sharefère trouble you with this from the vicinity of Constantinople would ] Documentary, 6months'aight,. night,

by the Governor, and His Excellency will I sent March 11th the following telegram General le buying ny large quantities of Calcutta, Be Business during the year was transacted

We understand that Mr Willian Harwood, as far as possible, select the officers from a to you Have been informed that it is whest for Malta At a large mesting Shanghai, demand, by several Commistee meetings.

Si Jaoke of Mania forwarded us formerly of Shanghai, and now of the firm list of names chosen by the volunteers understood in Hongkong that Chinese can of the Manchester Cotton Operatives earn thirteen shillings a day in the Fort Bouletles, at was unanimously resolved to of Messrs. Harwood and Stephenson, Be themselves by election. models of Life Beats for approval, but as liiters, of London, has been retained in the If practicable a band will be formed later Darwin Country This is quite wrong, recommend those on strike to accept 10

there is not at present employment for a per cent, reduction provisionally, the fund would not bear the cost of one, matter of the Bornen enterprise, projected by on, and each company will have a buglar.

St. Petersburg, April 22-1t is semi and besides It was considered doubtful as Baron Overbeck, and leaves by this mail to The Rifle Corps is formed into companies, great influx of Chinese thers.” to whether Life Boat would be of much carry through the necessary legal arrange each company to be lettered A, B, C, D, sto, The Government of Betith Australia is officially stated that negoslations are pro nocording to the number of volunteers, and very far from wishing to fake an illiberal or seeding for Aring points whither the will have to elect officers The meeting

"Dr. Edward Muller, who has been appoint to have a certain number of officers and narrow-minded course with respect to im. British aquadron and the Russian army migration to the Northern Territory of before Constantinople shall withdraw, and for the year.

ed by the Colonial Office as Archeological non-commissioned offcar

When the Corps is formed, "Standing Australia; is in fact most anxious that the that when fized a preliminary Conference The number of Members is 87; during durveyor of Ceylon, proceeds by the next P, the rear & resigned, 2 went home, and 7 Joined, which reduces the number from 40, and 0. mail. M. Barrion, Naval Surgeon, Orders" will be published from time to time wealth of what will ultimately be more will be held to settle the Conference

is about to undertake an explering journer to establish a quiformity of system which rich and valuable Country should be deve programmia.

London, April 28.-It is stated at Con as stated at our last meeting, to 87. It is

bcem only be obtained by attention to the loped by any possessing capital and energy. in Cochin China, Cambodia &

I wish to point out however that if large stantinople that the Bulgariazis have at hoped that now the Typhoon Season is al

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