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Entertainment.

THEATRE

ROYAL,

CITY HALL,.

HONGKONG.

THE · ROYAL ENGLISH OPERA

THE

AND

OPERA BOUFFE COMPANY will produce. BENEDIOT'S ROMANTIU OPERA

"THE LILY OF KILLARNEY"

In Three Acts,

ON

November 23rd, 1878-

'To-day's Advertisements.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

HE Undersigned have received in Tutions from Messrs BIRLEY & Co. to sell by Public Auction, by Order of the Mortgagees, on or about the 20th January, 1879, the let Class IRON SCREW STEAMSHIP

"AMERICA,'

1

PASSENGERS.

ARRIVED.

THE CHINA MATE.

Per Gualior, from Shanghal : for Hong- kong, Hoable, H. A. Denison, B.x., Mossm MeKey, and 13 Chinots; for Ancona, Mr O, B. Tata, J. Robertson, 8. S. Edger, J.

and

Per Geelong, for Hengkong : from South- ampton, Mesars Malver, G. Buelling, Ab- bott, and Mrs May and child; from Venice, Mesara E. Pye and J. Pye: from Bom. bay, Mr Dhunsoybboy Moonun; from Singapore, Miss Foster and 4 female Chi. nese, Mise Douglass and 4 Chinese, and 22 deck.-For Shanghal: from Southampton, Mr O. Johnson from Brindis, Mrs Robertson, and Miss Gower; for Galle, Mre-Laing, and Mrs Graut-For-Yoko hama: from Southampton, Mr. Enslie; from Bingapore, Mr Halperò.

Per Argyll, from London, Mr and Mrs Baunders, and 20 Chinese from Straits

Per Pernambuco, from Saigon, 52 Chi- nese.

Fer Washi, from Haiphong and Hollow, 18 Chinese.

Per Carisbrooks, from Singapore, 300 Chinese.

of 563 Tone Net Register, Built in 1873 by Messrs. J. and R. SWAN, of, Dumbar ton, and Engined by Messrs. ToD and MCGREGOR, of Glasgow, with Compound Vertical Direct-Acting-Surface-Condene ing Engines of 00 Horre-Power (nominal), With all its Startling Effects, working up to 450 B.-P. effectual; Con- sumption of Coal (Cardiff), about 8 Tons SATURDAY EVENING, Speed, about 8 Knote; Capacity of Bunkers, 180 Tons; Diameter of Cylin- dere, 25 and 48 inches; Boiler Multitu- bular; Length 210 feet 3 in.; Breadth, MISS CLARA STANLEY AS EILY. extreme, 26 feet 7 in.; Depth of Hold, Tonnage Deck to Ceiling, 20 feet 9 in.; Spar Deck, Deck to Deck, 6 feet 7 in. Draft, light, 9 feet.; loaded, 17 feot Di W. Capacity, including Bunkers, 1,100 Tons, or 16,500 Picula exclusive of Bun- kers; Class, Lloyds 90 A1; Water

Per Anadyr, for Shanghai, Mm J. da Ballast; "Tween Decks laid; 3 Steam Bilva, Mr and Mrs La Noronha, and b Winches, and HARFIELD'S Patent Wind-ohildren, Mr A. Bartos, Jr., B.E. Don Lass; Saloon amidships for 10 Cabin Carlos d'apais, Mr E. del Perojo, Mrs E.

Hart, Sisters Leclaire, Dup, Carlier, Mau- Mesars Shaw, Bel, Gray, Hoemskerk, ras, Mise D'Allamos, and Mr Von Kronok!; from-Saigon, Rev. Le Més and Thinsolls, and Mrs Gounoard.

OAST OF CHARACTERS: Hardress Cregan,....Me II, VERNON,” Danny Mann,... Mr H. PHILLIPA.- Myles-na-Coppalesa, Mr J. ROLLINGS, Anne Chute. Miss B. DRAZGER.

Mrs Cregan,.... Miss A. DRARGḥE, Father Tow..... ..Mr PADDON, Mr Vorrigan,... Mr MACKINNON.. Servant,......

Mr BEAUMONT. Sholat,.....

Miss B. DRAEGER,

Per Lorne, from Singapore and Penang, 220 Chinese deck.

Per Amoy, from Shanghai, Mr J. Ken- nedy, 1 European deck, and 70 Chinese,

DEPARTED.

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORROW. Tenders Close. Tonders for Repata of the German barque Hansa, to be sent in to the Agents before 3 p.m.

Amusement.

(No. 4797-NOVEMBER 18, 1878.

Fed Acting Deputy Superintendent of Police vice Mr O. V. Creagh, Acting Police Ma gistrate.

YESTERDAY afternoon & Fancy Bosaur was held at the Roman Catholic Bission House 0p.m.-Amateur Concertat the City Hall under the suspices of the Portuguese ladies

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

Established &D, 1843

香港大藥

A 8. WATSON & Co.." FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS,

WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DRUGGISTS, IMPORTERS

OF

DRUGGISTS' SURDRIES, NURSERY REqui- SITES, TOILET Requisites, EnalZUH, ' AMBEIGAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES MANUFACTURERS

b

Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonic Water, Glugerade,” Potass Water, Samaparilis Water, and other Aerated Watørn. The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision, Hongkong, June 1, 1876.

of Hongkong and Macso, who contributed about 300 curious pieces of needlework There were present H, B. the Governor and Mrs Hennessy, Mr and Ms Hayllar, the French and Portuguese Consuls, Dr Van der Florek, Mr and Mrs Frauela, Men Coxon and about 200 or 900 others, maisting principally of Portuguese. The proceeds, which are to be devoted to the benefit of the poor and suffering people in our midst, amounted to about $1,000, more or less, the various exhibita being very fairly priced.

Tas weather at present is extremely favor able to the Surveyor General's department in carrying out whatever work on the roads may be considered requisite, and we would suggest that now would boa good time to get to work about the roads at West Point, which no one can deny require serious attention. With regard to the

but it meant the sacrifice of the Polics. Courts.

Courts might be placed. It had been sug

He hardly know where the Police

gested that they should be placed in the Bupreme Court buildings. They might also be placed on a site purchased by the Gov- That was possible, but he was not prepared ernment on land opposite the Civil Hospital, to recommend it at the present moment be cause he did not know whether the site would be aoficient for the requirements."

Me Keswick said that the discussion which took place when they lost met was apexpooted by the majority of the membere of the Council, but the statement that Hig Exoellenay then made, and the remarks which followed it, were, he thought, of great nee in bringing forward the subject in a manner culoulated to have the merits of the question fully ventilated.. The few remarks he made on that pocasion must have convinced His Excellency that his views and His Excellency's on the ques tion were very opposite views. The present gaol was, in his opinion, one of a most ex- cellent character. Its situation had been described by his honourable friend on his right as being in the midst of a crowded town. was in the town decidedly, but not in a crowded part of it. It was placed on a terraced hill, and he did not be- lieve that more para air, or more in where here. The building in itself was vigorating breezes were enjoyed any

a comparatively new one. It contained perhaps every improvement that a mo- dern gaol was expected to possess with

Miss CLARA Passengers and Cabin aft, for 3. Boilers Williams, and 1 Chinese; from Marseilles," The publication of this izaue commenced | widening of the Praya, which has been the exception that it was not designed for

EILE O'CONNOR, { STANLEY...retubed in Hongkong in June, and the Hull and Machinery now in first class

Hnatera, o.

THE CELEBRATED WATER CAVE SCENE WILL BY PRODUCED IN ITS ENTIRETY, WITH. ALL ITS STARKLING EFFECTS,

MUSICAL DIRECTOR,.........ME F. PANIZZA.

The Operas are produced under the Solo direction of

MAH. VERNON.

Tickets to be had and Seats secured at Messrs KRUSE & Co.'s, where a Plan of the Thestre may be acen.

PRICES OF ADMISSION: Dress Circle or Orchestra

Stalls............ Two DOLLARS.

... ONE DOLLAR,

Pit

order...

Spare Engine Gear and Coal to be SOLD SEPARATELY.

Per Volga, for Yokohama, Messrs Baker, For further Particulare, apply to Normand, and Louis Alexis; from Mar Messre. BIRLEY & Co., or the AUCTION.liler Rev. Mr and Mrs. Tyng, Mrs

Scheldt. 2 children and servant. EERS, where Inventory and Plan of the

Per Fottung; for Swatow, 190 Chinese. Vessel can be seen.

To DEPART Per Carisbrooke, for Swatow and Amoy, 186 Chinese.

TERMS OF SALE-Half Cash on fall of the hammer. The Balance on completion of Transfor, expeness of which are to be borne by the Purchaser. The Ship and Inventory, with all faults and errors of description, to be at the Purchaser's risk at fall of the hammer.

SHIPPING REPORTS, The British steamer Pernambuco reporta: From Cape St. James light Easterly winds and fine weather to Padarat, thence to HUGHES & LEGGE

Pyramid Rocks Hght Northerly winds and Auctioneers.

beavy rain with smooth water and strong Hongkong, November 18, 1878. ja20 current along the Coast, thence to Macoles

feld Banks fresh E.S.E. to N.E. winds with very heavy ass and to port N. by B. winds and strong with squalls and head sea.

TENDERS REQUIRED · MOR German Bark BANSA, DENEEEN, FOR GARFOR DOCKING BE IN

9.33 p.m.

THE CHINA MAIL.

HONGKONG, MONDAY, NOV. 18, 1878.

REUTER'S TELEGRAMS. (SUPPLIED TO THE "Oнina Mait."] Per E. §. 4. &, O., Telegraph Oo's Line

LONDON, November 15th, 1878, All the London papers approve warmly Lord Beaconsfield's speech.

The Duke of Modern has granted an amnesty to the Insurgents of Bosnia and Berzegovina

A United Stater despatob, declares Bali- fax award unjust and excesive and invites a renewal of the discussion,,

Lord Salisbury in reply says that the The British steamer Argyll reports: | Award must be maintained, but it is ex- gloomy cloudy weather and light winds to

suggested by two of our correspondents, prisoners under the new system called the

separate system. we are led to believe that the suggestion yet to be tried. He thought it was one Well, that systém had has been made rather late in the day, as which recommended itself as being in all the plane and specifications have all been prenement which could be applied to pri probability the most deterrent mode of con pared and approved ; widening the roadway, soners. Victoria Geol also possessed, al- therefore, although no doubt very desirable, though it was not designed for it, a number would entail further delay in undertaking sant time there were 24 of these cells com- of separate cells for prisoners. At the pre- the work, as fresh plans and specifications pleted. There were also 24 in course of would be required. Perhaps Mr Price completion. These made 48, and he un- derstood that in the course of a few months, could suggest some remody; at all events the number might be very readily brought he was an advocate for widening our up to between 70 and 80, which would re- csplanade some four years ago, so it there present a very large percentage of prisoners fore follows that he cannot be blamed, if the work is not done now,

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. A meeting of the Legislativo Council-was held at the Government Offices this after- noon. Present:-H. E. the Governor, the Hon. Mesare F. Snowden (Acting Chief Jus.

the Gaol, because it was not, he pres sumed, intended that all the prisoners should be confined in separate cells-prisoners, for example, undergoing short sentencos. The aite was, he believed, capable of an exten- sion which would admit, in the event of new wings being built to the present structure, of perhaps an addition of 250 prisoners. joining, was large, while the piece of The site of the Magistracy, which was adə ground which was bought not very long ago, might also be taken into consideration.

Ladies unaccompanied by Gentlemen SPECTION, and eventually R-METAL Fine weather to Singapore, from thence peated that payment will be made under toe), C. May (Acting Colonial Secretary),That piece of ground he saw had the

dannot be admitted.

Hongkong, November 18, 1878.

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Charters Effected." American steamer Melrose, 293, to New York, Private,

British barque Dartmouth, 018, to Des taerara, (British Guiana), Chinese Emi grants, Private,

British barque Hotspur, 522, to-Mel- bourne and Dunedin, N. Z., £700 in full.

British barque Chccola, 284, to Hono- kala, Private.

Swedish barque Saga, 455, to Labuan, and back, (Timber), $2,600 in full, 40 lay days.

Gaetaan harqua Papa, 891, to Choloo. and back, 14 cents per pical, 30 lay days.

British ship Channel Queen, 609, to Chefco, and back, $1,800 in fall, 30 lay daya.

British barque Rifleman, 718, to Chefoo, and back, $2,000 in full, 30 lay daya,

British barque Jessie Jamieson, 504, to -Quinhon, and back to Macao, 14 cents per

ploul, 30 lay daya..............

German barque Anna Bertha, 468, monthly charter, 3 or 4 months, $800 per month.

British steamer Americs, 563, monthly charter, 2 months, $2,600 per month,

German steamer Atalants, 782, monthly charter, Private,

German barque Hammonia, 408, left for Yokohams with part of original cargo of

mugar.

German barque Bermann, 446, loaves for Bangkok, waking.

American ship Indie, 1294, left for Mexillones, under orders from home.

British barque Emulation, 390, left for Nagasaki, seeking.

British 3 m. schooner Lulu, 378, proceeds to Foochow to load for Shanghai,

To-day's Advertisements.

-FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,

THE

HE B. 8. Argyll having arrived from the above Ports, Consignees of Cargo

are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their risk into the Godowns

LIN and CAULKING, up to TUESDAY (TO-MORROW), 19th Nov. 1878, 8 p.m.

For Farticulara apply to Capiala on board, or to

WIELER & Co...

Agents.

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Bongkong, November 18, 1878.

Not Responsible for Debts.

Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or Crow of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour:--

GLOT, British bark, Captain Key Russell & Co,

LORD MACAULAY, British barque, Capt. R. B. Monkman.-Vogel, Hagedorn & Co. FONTENAYE, British ship, Capt. Geo. B. Taylor.-Arnhold, Karberg & Co.

COMMISSARY, British ship, Captain A. Morison,-Meyer & Co.

Perko, German barque, Captain C. Christiazaon.-Arnhold, Karberg & Co.

GITANILLA, British barque, Captain Wallace.-Captain.

ALEPPO, British barque, Captain Robert Falconer.-Captain.

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lat, 16 N., theuse strong monsoon and bad protest. weather to lat, 30 N., thence fresh monsoon to port

The British steamer Washi reports: Strong gales from N.E. and N.N.E. throughout

British Ambawador of St. Petersburg that he wishes faithfully to carry out the terms of the treaty of Berlin.

J. M. Prica (Acting Colonial_Treasurer houses in ruins tumbling down, and uns The Emperor of Russia has assured the and Surveyor General), P. Ryrie, H, Low- utilised with such an extension the gol

would not be over-crowded. And he cou Loock, W. Keswick, and T. C. Hayllar, Qceived that although the Secretary of State His EXCELLENOT said he was sorry to for the Colonies for the time being might have to inform the Council, that the At consider that the gaol was in the centre of the town, in a densely populated part of the toy General was unable to be present city he conceived, Sir, that it was the duty

General Biddulph has arrived at ́ Quetta and found all the leading tribes friendly

The British steamer Carisbrooke reporta: Fine weather with light 8.E., S. and S. W. winds first part, latter part vory heavy N.E. winds and bigh wes during the re-disposed, mainder of voyage. Spoke British barque Tyburnia from Hongkong, 20 miles South of Pulo Geor, wished to be reported, all well.

The British steamer Amoy reports: Lott Bhanghai at 1.30 p.m. on the 16th lost, and arrived in Hongkong at 1am. on the 18th. First part of the parsage moderate Northerly winds, middle part fresh N.E. gala and very high sex and cloudy, latier part variable winds.

The British steamer Geelong reports: Leaving Singapore light N.E.ly wiode and heavy swell from the N. until nearing Macclesfield Bank, then strong N.E. mon- soon with equally weather and a very beavy head ass until nearing port, then moderate and fine weather,

Russia supports the proposal of French intervention on babali of Gresos.

The Board of Trade returns for October show a decrease in exports of £1,000,000 and in importa £7,000,000,

through illness.

of His Excellency to give everyone whu took Mr Patce laid upon the table estimates of an interest in this question, the plain, an

prejudiced and real truth in regard to the the cost of carrying out the schemes for Gnol. Now he came to a consideration of gaol extension referred to in the despatch of the question whether the Gaol was adapted the Secretary of State of the 7th June. at the present time to the ordinary require. Honourable members had, be said, received mente of the Colony considering the number a copy of the document, and he might make of criminals they had to imprison. The ra a few remarks in explanation of some of turns, which he had received that day, its points. He greatly regretted not being showed that there had been occasionally able to be present on Monday last to reply timen when the Gaol was densely crowded to any questions that might have bsan or what he should consider unduly crowded, addressed to him. They had the advantage, which it would be if all the prisoners were however, of another week to consider the Europeans. Still there had been times when matter. He had read with great interest the numbers had been 306, 357, 340 338,7 the reports of the debate, and he noticed 353 and 852, and that not for one Whenever THE delivery of the English Mail was be- the honourable gentleman eppesite, who ap- there was in Hongkong an impression, that

particularly the very natural objection of year but a serious of years.

gan at 9.10 this morning,

LONDON, 16th November, 1878, Sir Thomas Wade embarked for Chins in the French Mail Steamer Irracaddy.

LOUAL AND GENERAL.

We hear that H. M. & Iron Duke left FANNY, French barque, Captain K. M. POST OFFICE NOTIFICATIONS. Singapore for this port on Saturday last.

Gouyo.-Landstein & Co.

Matonizes, American ship, Capt. J. H. Dawes.-Meyer & Co.

NAPIER, British barque, Capt. W, L Bryar.-Mesageries Maritimes.

FIRTH OF FORTE, British barque, Capt. J. Cowper.-Olyphant Co.

CONDOR, German barque, Captain H. Steffens,Siemssen & Co.

OoLOMA, American barque, Captain M. Hall-Rassell år Oo.

Not Responsible for Debts of Crew:-

HERAT, British ship, Captain Chas Robertson, Jardine, Matheson & Co.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

of the Undersigned, whence and/or from Ldeutcome. Geo. A. G. Grey, Shanghai the Wharves or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 3 o'clock To-day,

Goods remaining undelivered after the 35th Instant will be subject to rent.

No Fire Inautance has been, effected.

Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, November 18, 1878.

M

PUBLIC AUCTION.

1025

MAILS will close:

For YOKOHAMA.---

to-morrow.

We are requested to state that the Band of Per Malacca, at 11,30 am. To-morrow, the 74th Highlanders will not play out

the 19th inst. For SHANGHAI-

Per Geelong, at 3 p.m. To-morrow, the 19th inat, Late letters received from 8.10 to 3.30, with 18 cents late

fee..

For HAIPHONG.

Per America, at 4 p.m. To-morrow, the 19th inst., fustead of as previously notified.

For SWATOW.-

-Per Karo, at 5 p.m. To-morrow, the 19th

Inst

For SWATOW, AMOY, & FOOOHOW.-- For Kvargting, at 5 p.m., on Tuesday,

the 19th inst,

Nov. 16, Mosquilo, British gunboat, | For BANGKOK.--

Per Dale, at 2.30 pt, on Wednesday, Nov. 9, via Tir ghas (Chusan)

the 20th ipat, instead of as pres viously notified, For BANGKOK-

Nov. 18, Fernambuco, British steamer, 648, Cain, Saigon Nov. 9, General MELCHERS & CO.

Nov. 17, Gwalior, British steamer, 7719, J. C. Babot, Shanghai Nov. 15, 2 am, Malls and General.-P. & O. 8, Ñ, Oộ.

Nov. 17, Argyll, British steamer, 1871, Scott, London Lect. 1, via ports of call, and Singap. Nov., General―JARDINE,

MATHESOS & Co.

Nov. 17, Washi, British steamer, 265, Hunter, Haiphong Nov. 10, via Holbow, GOLATAL-LANDGTEIN & CA.

Nov. 17, Carisbrooke, British steamer, 045, H. Wharton, singapore Nov. 8, Gen SSRS LANE, CRAWFORD &eral-Bux HIN ÜBAN.

Co. have been instructed to sell by Public Auction, diz

SATURDAY,

the 23rd November, 1878, at 11 am., at Her Majesty's Ordnance Stores, Queen's Road, East,--.. The following UNSERVICEABLE GOVERNMENT STORES 1--7

day, the 21st inst.

For SAIGON.-.

Tus British steamer Carisbrooke raports having passed the British barque Tyburnia on the 8th instant, bound to Penang from this port. All well.

www.

Tan opening match of the Hongkong Yacht Club is to take place to-morrow. The entries and stations are ;-

Naiad 1. Ariel 2 Wave 3 Naomi 4

peared disinclined to enter into any project the executive power was deficient in energy, until they bad placed before them the that the experience of the past had been estimates of the probable cost. The dosu-forgotten, that night passes were ignored ments he had just had the honour of laying that lauthorns were no longer in use, and upon the table contained those estimates, that thieves, priminals and others could and with the concurrence of the Council he roam about, advantage would be taken of would place before them some of the figures. it and they would find crime increasing. He held in his hand the despatel to His He found that the statistics of the goal for Excellency from Sir Michael Kicks-Beash the last year or two were as follows-In and which had been published in the Go gaol in January 1876, 383; February 390 condemning the proposal which he (Mr. 414; July 301 August 414; September cernment Gazette. In that despatch, after March 373; April 307; May 363, June Price) had the honour to submit pursuant 426; October 621; November 641; December 4, Michael Hicks-Beach went on to suggest 420; March 358; April 339; May 340; June to instructions from Lord Carnarvon, Sir 619: January 1877, prisoners, 451; February three alternative projects for investigation. 360; July 389: August 378; September 108; These projects were-1st, the high level October 405; November 461; December 421; project of extending the gaol up the Caine then in January of the prosent year 433; road; 2nd, the project of extending the February 403; March 476; April 669; May gaol on to Polleo, precincts, and removing 539; June 403; Jaly 494: August 547; the Central Police Station; and 3rd, that of September 569; October 624; Noy, 4th 617, erecting a new gaol on an entirely new site. and Nov 18th 519. They would observe With regard to this last suggestion it was that daing the greater part of this year important to oompare all available sites there had been a considerable increase in the with that at Stonesatter's Island, or with number of prisoners in the Gaol. One cauze The course is the Western Harbour any others they might have on this side of of this, although His Excellency did not the water. Referring to the schedule placed consider it so before, he was happy to ses Coarse. Starting from the Coolsheds at 10 in their hands, members would see that the that on Monday last, he attached some im- o'clock, the yachts prossed to a mark boat cost of realising the first alternative soheme portance to the low fares on the Canton off Cow-e-show, thence to another off proposed came to $150,040. These figures beats. These low fares had always been in pretty clearly set forth the cost of the pro- bis opinion had some effect in the increase foot with the exception of the $66,440 which of crime here. His Excellency had been of

lieved honourable members were of opinion His EXCELLENCY: No, not entirely of a that this item for the purchase of the land different opinion. What I mentioned in was insuficient. That, he repeated, was a former yours was that I did not believe the as this if it was insuficient so much the of the increase of crime here; that it was matter for discussion. All he could say cheap fares from Canton were the sole ouuse worse for the project, for it was already an not entirely due to that, expensive project, and if they had to pay Mr KELWICK said he submitted that thes more for the land than was estimated, he figures did not indicate that the Gol for adoptions for a moment, He thought it criminal population, and he believed it was would not recommend it to His Excellency was insufficient for the requirements of the was not a project which recommended itself possible by a vigorous punishment of prison very strongly. He would now proceed toers to gradually roduce their number. They the low level projectthe extension of the should not forget, and he thought it was gaul on the present basis. They found this also an important matter it should be in a still more expensive soheme. It entailed, variably insisted upon in correspondence with in addition to the gaol buildings, the ereo England that this Colony was not like tion of new police barracks Goat portion of Great Britain, that, on the cons no less expense than $73,000 The total trary, we were on an island within a stotte's cost would be $103,700, and the same ob throw of Kwangtung, & province which was fections sppiled to it with regard to the notorious for its criminal classes. It should

Chung-hus, round the American barque Per barque Ta-les, at 9 We, on Thurs Benefactor, three times round and finishing represented the cost of the land. He be a different opinion at one time-

between Benefactor and Qoalsbeds. We hope to see a clashing breeze, in which case the match will doubtless be a bardly contested

Per Pernambuco, at 2.80 p.m., on Friday,

the 22nd inst

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Nov. 17, Lorne, British steamer, 1035, Medulloch, Penang Nov. 8, via Singapore,MAILS BY THE FXENON-PAUEST General MezoNERA & CO.

Nov, 18, Amoy, British steamer, 814, G. The H. Droves, Shanghai Nov. 16, General, SIEMSSEN & Co.

Nov. 18, Geelong, British steamer, 1834, O. Fraser, Bombay Oct. 28, Galle, Nov. 8, Penang 8, and Bingapore 10, Mail and General.-P. & O. N. Ñ. Co.

Old Bedding, Blankets, Brass, CanvAB,

Nov, 18, H.1.8. Figliant, from Canton, Copper, Cordage, Rugs Parts of Har

Nov, 18, Krung Thep, Slamens barque, Bess, Cast and Wrought Iron, Leather, 188, Dobreen, Swatow Nov. 17, Ballart, m Cotton Linen and Woollen Articles, - 812мssux & Ôn Waterproof Sheets, Steel, Timber, Tin, Tenta, Zinc, Great Coats, Cement Caskey Packing Cases, Leather Pouches Pistol No. Halsters, Zino Canteens, Lamp Kettler, and Various Miscellaneous Articles,

TERMS OF SALE,Cash on delivery

`in Mexiaan Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All faults, and errors of description to best purchaser's risk on the fall of the Zaimer.

F. C. P. SILVEIRA, For Commy. Gen. of Ord, China,

Ordnance Office, Mangrong, November 18, 1878,

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DEPARTURES,

17, Chinktang, for Shanghai

1, Philip Fitzpatrick, for Keelung,

17, Peio, for Bangkok,

17, Bermann, for Bangkuk. .

18; Tottung, for Swaton,

18, smog, for Canton,

18, Diamante, for Manila.

CLEARED. Fatchoy, for Macao, Carisbrooke, for Swatow,

Northern Star, for Quiahon.

Herat, for Calcutta.

no23 | Imperatries Elisabetta, for Fap Frantiaco,

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une.

MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKER The British Contract Packet Gwalior

will be despatched with Malls for the THE Criminal Sessions were formally opened Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmat, and adjourned until to-morrow at 10a.m. Ceylon, Indis, Aden, Egypt, Malta, Gibraltar, Europe, and countries served There are 11 cases on the calendar include through London, on THURSDAY,jing the charge of wiltal murder against the 21st Instant.

Newman.

We regret to learn that the Attorney French Contract Packet drakons will | General was unable to attend the Court

be deppatobod from Hongkong on THURSDAY, the 28th Instant, to-day owing to ill-health; with Malls to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, vid Masia kardly necessary perhaps to remind seilles; to Salgon, Singapore, Bata our readers that the Concert given by amprise of land, which, in this instance, was also not be forgotten that Chinamen were via, Galle, Australia, New Zeateurs of this Colony in commemoration of land, Tasmania, Fiji, Aden, Boy» chelles, Reunion, Mauritius, Buor, the death of Frans B hubert takes place to and Alexandria. This fo the best morrow evening. One or two errors, it oppostually for forwarding: Corre appears, occurred in the particulare we gave on Friday of Schubert's life and works The composer was born in 1797, and died MAILS BY THE United STATES PACKET The United States Mail Packet, Belgien 1829, and was consequently 31 years of

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placed at 660,000. One more alternative very differently treated in their own spun- was to build an entirely new gaol on some try. He maintained that they were making other site. This new gol was put down at the gaol toe onfortable it must be a 8103,800. That represented merely the cost industment to many of them who werd of the biz bure at tone-outerte falan of starving to come here, comede some liede structure with: 600 separate commit little on any other level site on this island. He would quote the opinion of the Governor From the total cost of $183,200 was to of Macao who visited our prisen bere: in be deducted in - accordance with the 1888. He stated). "I visited this Prison, recommendation of the Secretary of State, and it appears to me that England with har the sum of $50,000, proceeds of the sale of spirit of charity and civilization, has not a portion of the present gaol and site. In forgotten to quite in this establishment the conciusion he would call His Excellency's conditionis, which, without breach of the end attention to a fourth alterantire scheme, proposed by the institution are the mart which was not mooted in the despatch. It salutary to the existence of criminals, saveti was that of extension on the present presty, work, and possible comfort, anch are the mines. A project for geof extension of the features that strike one on inspection of much the same nature had been already this Guel England is civilizing even in hasratch as it provided for an ares for be learned in visits made to establishe mude, and this one was an amendment on her Prisons. There it always something to yards between the old and the new building, of Great Britain such in the Good of 13)