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Intimations.

Volume Seventh of the CHINA REVIEW." Now Ready. No, de-Vol. VI,

-OF THE

**CHINA REVIEW""|

CONTAINS-

Jottinge from the Book of Rites~*~ Brief Sketches from the Life of K'ang-

ming,

The Ballads of the Shi-king, Translations of Chinese School-booka. The Critical Disquisitions of Wang Ch'ung. Alchemy in China.

Appendix to Wylie's "Coins of the Ta

Ching Dynasty" "Hien Fang" Period. Short Notices of New Books and Literary

Intelligence.

Notes and Queries:-

To-day's Advertisċments.

TO LET.

TOGETHER O SEPARATELY. FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS, and A GODOWN.

Apply to

F. R. BELILIOS. Hongkong, April 16, 1879.

Not Responsible for Debts.

myk

Neither the Captain, the Agent, nor

Owners will be Responsible for any❘ Dobt contracted by the Officers or Crew of the following Vessels, during their stay in Hongkong Harbour :---

JOHANN FRIEDB108, German brig, Capt. A. H. Kroncke.--Wioler & Co.

GOLDEN FLEECE, British barque, Capt. James Wiltabire.-GBman & Co.

ONEIDA, Bettiah ship, Captain S. Clyma.

A Few Petty Additions to Dr Douglas-Gibb, Livingston & Co.

Dictionary.

Trouts in China,

Ancient Vases,

Inheritance.

Greetlag the Spring,

Adoption.

The Torm Kwat.

Mongel and Yuan-pao.

Leazehold Unage.

Chinese Coins.

Coronation of the King of Loooloo.

The Guigur Alphabet.

Booka Wanted, Exchanger, &c.

China Mail Office,

Hongkong, March 21, 1879,

Notices les

ancienne,

FROM LONDON AND SINGAPORE,

8.8, Gleneagles having arrived from

TAIWAN, German barque, Captain 0. Jesser.Arnhold, Karberg & Co.

QUEEN OF INDIA, British barque, Capt. R. H. Cary.Adamson, Bell & Co.

LORD OF THE ISLES, British steamer, Capt. T. 8. Beal-Gibb, Livingston & Co.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS.

April 16, Prima Donna, American ship, 1450, W. H. Luns, Yokohama April Ballast.-VOGEL & ÚS.

April 16, Gesine Brons, German barque, 402, F. v. Trumbuch, Bingapore March 8, Wood-WIRLER & Co.

April 16, Amoy, British steamer, from Canton,

April 16, Fuyeu, Chinese steamer, from Canton,

The above forts, Consignes of Cargos de Marcelo, Yokohama April 10, Maile April 16, Tanais, French steamer, 1785, ate hereby informed that their Goods and General: 283 GERIBS MARITIMES, with the exception of Opiumaro being landed at their risk into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whence and/or from the Wharven or Bosts delivery may be obtained.

Optional Cargo will be forwarded antess notice to the contrary be given before 2 o'clock on 14th.

Cargo remaining undelivered after the Mat Instant will bo subject to rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bills of Lading will be countersigned by

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, March 16, 1878

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- FROM LONDON, SINGAPORE AND

PENANG.

BE Steamship Lord of the Isles having arrived from the above Ports, Uon aignees of Cargo are hereby informed that their Goods are being landed at their rink Into the Godowns of the Undersigned, whenos ardfus from the Wharf or Boats delivery may be obtained.

Cargo romaining undelivered after the let lästant will be subject 10 rent.

No Fire Insurance has been effected. Bilin of Lading will be countersigned by

GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.,

Agents,

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Hongkong, April 15, 1879 COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

VONSIGNEES of the following Cargo

are requested to send in their Bills of Lading to the Undersigned for counter- alguaturo, and take immediate delivery. This Cargo has been landed and stored si their risk and expouse.

No Fire Insurance has been affected.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Agent:

Ex "Petho,"

AME (in diamond) HL3 (underneath) Nos. 3, Order, 1 case Cotton, from London.

FVMr F. Vincenot, 2 bags Beans, AL from Saigon.

A Nos. 135/142, Asson, 8 cases Umbrellas,

from Marseilles.

AA No. 100, Messrs Melchors & Co., 1 case Merchandize, from Marseilles, BP Order, 22 bags Stone, from Madras.

Hongkong, April 10, 1870. ̧

To-day's Adverdsements,

FOR SHANGHAL The Steamship

"AMOF,"

G. H. Deswes, Master, will be despatched for the above Port TOMORROW, the 17th inst., até p.m.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

SIEMSBEN & Co,

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Hongkong, April 18, 1879.

FOR NEW YORK

The 4 1 American Ship

"RAZE,"

EYANG, Master.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & Co,

Hongkong, April 16, 1879,

FOR MANILA. The 41 Italian Hark

"EMILIO V.," Mazzito, Master.

For Freight, apply to

VOGEL & 05.

Hongkong, April 16, 1879.

Lit. Black and Tan TERRIER OST, on the Morning of the 16th

TUP; has white spot on breast) answers to the name of "PUNCя,"

A Reward will be given to anyone who may return it to Meara J. Exotis & Co., Wanchal

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Hongkong, April 16, 1879. .

FOR SALE.

COKE...47.80 per tán,

COAL TAB...............d conta per gallon. Dalivery to be taken at the Gas Wozki, West Fett,

Hongkong, April 16, 1970,

April 18, Flintshire, British steamer, 1236, T. Thomas, Saigon April 10, Rice,- GIBB, LIVINGSTON & OD.

April 16, Malvina, German barque, 479, A. Kluge, Singapore March 19, Timber, WIELER & Co.

DEPARTURES.

Apr. 18, B. F. Watson, for Saigon,

16, Gleneagles, for Shanghal

18, Emil Julius, for Whampoa 16, An-lan, Uhlusse R. O., for a cruise. 10, Norna, for Saigon. 16, Diamante, for Manila.

16, Arratoon Apoar, for Blogapore, Penang, and Calcutta

18, Moray, for Bingapore, Penang,

and Calcutta. 10, Penedo, for Manila.

CLEARED,

Fugew, for Shanghai. Lord of the Isles, for Shangbal. Amoy, for Shanghai. Kwangtung, for Coast Ports. Wrecker, for Swatow. Denbighshire, for blandia,

PASSENGERS.

ARDIVED.

Per Tanais, from Yokohama, Messrs Yozsokawa and Nakawa,

Per Flintshire, from Salgos, Mesra Berre, Duby, and 53 Chinese.

DEPARTED.

Per Gleneagles, for Shanghai, Mr Robin. son.

Per Arratoon Spear, for Singapore, &c., Mr and Mra Dauver, Messrs J. Shiaore, Madge, H. N. Cooper, and 200 Chinese.

Per Moray, for Singapore, &, 850 Chi-

nese,

Per B. F. Watson, for Salgon, 2 Euro-

perna.

Per Nona, for Saigon, 76 Chinese. Per Diamante, for Manila, 1 European. Per Penedo, for Eaigon, 2 Chinese."

TO DEPART Per Fugew, for Shanghai, 100 Chinese. Per Amoy, for Shanghaf, 10 Chinese. Per Kwangtung, for Coast Porta, 2 Karo- pesus, and 300 Chinese.

SHIPPING REPORTS.

The German barque Gerine Brons reports: Mostly fine weather and strong N.E. winde.

The British steamer Flintshire reports: Pad strong winds and heavy head sea with continuous rain to Ladrones, from thence fine weather.

The German barque Malvina reports 1 Left Bingapore on the 19th March, and worked to the Eastward with light E.N, E. winds. From 11th of April in 16 N. and 115 E., had strong N.E. winds with very basry sea. Passed Cape Rock on the 14th, and anchored mame night. Made up to: Lams Island on the 15th,

POST OFFICE NOTIONS. MAILS will close :-- For SAIGON.--

Per Gordon Cast's, at 7.80 am. To-mot

row, the 17th inst

For SHANGHAL...

Fer Fuyou, at 9.30 a.m. Tomorrow, the

17th inst.

Fez Amoy, at 8.80 p.m. Tomorrow, the

17th inst

For MANILA.

THE CHINA MAIL.

MAILS py ta¤ FRENCH PACKIZ.— The French Contract Packet Anadyr will

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORBOW. Shipping. Daylight.-Kuangtung leaves for Coast

Porta,

4 p.m.-Amoy leaves for Shanghal

be despatched on SATURDAY, the 19th Instant, with Malls to and through the United Kingdom and Europe, vid Naples; to Salgon, Strata Bettlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, India (via Madras), Australia, Now Zealand, Tasmania, Fljl, Adon, Boy- ahelles, Réunion, Mauritius, Buck,

This the best HONGKONG DISPENSARY, and Alexandria. opportunity for forwarding Corre spondence to E. Africa, the Cape, St. Helena, and Ascension.

MAILS BY THE BRITISH PAUKET,—— The British

Contract Packet Kino, will be despatched on TUESDAY, the 22nd Instant, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom and Europe via Brindisi or Southamplon; to the Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmat, Ceylon, India, Adan, Egypt,

Malta, and Gibraltar. N.B.--This Packet carries no mails for the Australian Colonies, E. or S. Africa, nor for Mauritius.

HOURS OF CLOSING

THE CONTRACT MAILS.

The following hours are observed in sliding

Malls, de., by both the British and

French Contract Packets-

Day before departure,~~

6 P.M.Mozey Order Office closes; Post ⚫ Office closes except the NIGHT BOX,

which remains open all night,

Day of departure, ---

7.x.-Post Office opens.

*

CORBER

10 LH.-Registry of Letters

Posting of all printed matter and patterns cansea,

11_..-Mails olosed, except for Late

Letters.

11.10 M.-Letters may be posted with

Late Fee of 18 cepts antli

11.30 AM.shan the Post Office Closes

. entirely.

11.40 ..-late Letters may be.panied on board the packet with Late Fee of 18 cents until time of departure,

General Memoranda

FRIDAY, April 18:

11 a..Sale of Yollow Metal at Zetland

Streat, 2pm Lord of the Isles leaves for

Bhangbai.

5 p.m.-Salvadora leaves for Mania, 9p.m.--Meeting of Victoria Lodge. SATURDAY, April 19:-

11 am-Meeting of E. Lilley's orditors. Noon-French Mall leaves for forts of

Call and Europe,

Noon-Somerset leaves for Singapore,

do.

MONDAY, April 21:~-~-

Goods per Gleneagles undelivered after

this date subject to rent, Goods per Lord of the Isles undelivered

after this date subject to rent. TUESDAY, April 22

Noon-English Mall leaver for Ports

of Call and Europe.

9 p. Choral Soolety at the Olly Ball. WEDNESDAY, April 23:......

Loudoun Castle leaves for Bankow, THURSDAY, April 24:-

4.30 p.m.-Meeting of the Seatholders of St. John's Cathedral Church at the Vestry.

SATURDAY, May 3:

3 p.m.-Occidental & Oriental 9. B. Co.'s Steamer leaves for Yokohama and San

Francisco.

TUESDAY, May 6 :-

3 p.m.Extraordinary Meeting of the Hongkong Fire Insurance Company. TUESDAY, May 20:---

8 p.m.--Confirmatory Meeting of Hong-

kong Fire Insurance Company.

Quotations.

HONGKONG, April 16, 1879, OPIUM, New Paton, cash,...$5573

Old

caub,... Now Benares, cash, 527 OLA

ceaby ** New Malwa, credit, 750

"

"

1

Allowance Trels,.

J

Old Malwa, credit, 780 Allowance Tasla, -

Exchange.

Bank, Wire

30 days' night,

>>

6 months' sight, Credite, " Documentary, 6 months' sight, 371 India, Wle,..

218

་་

200

demand,... Shanghai, demand,... ...-728

80 days' sight, *** Gold Leaf, 994 Que ... 2875 Bovereigns,...

5.68

+

#

Shares.

***

Hongkong Banks, 40% prom, Doion Ins. Bociety of Canton, $1,400 North China Ins, Co., Tis. 1.280 China Traders' Ins. Co., $1,800 Yangtze Jos, Assoc., Tis. 710 Chinese Insurance Co., $270 B.K, Fire :ns. Co., $750 China Fire Ins. Oh, $178 HK. & W. Dock Co., par.

11. 8.-boat Co.,, $8 din.. Per Salvadora, at 4.80 p.m., on Friday, H.K. C.

the 18th Inst

Shanghai Steam Navigation, Th. 17 Chisa Coast St. Nev. Co., Tle. 85, es div. Per Casandra, at 5 p.m., on Friday, the Hongkong Gas Co., $70

Hongkong Hotel Co., $85 2nd May,

China Sugar Refining Co., $180 Chinese imperial Loan, 2110 MAILS BY THE TORRES STRAITS PACKET.----

of 1877, 2118 The Australian Contract Packet Somerset, will be despa obed from Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 18th instant, with

For SAIGON,

Do..

Temperature.

THE

Established A.D. 1841,

香港 大藥房

A. 8. WATSON & Co., FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE AND Retail Druggists, IMPORTERS

or

Davaorst' BUNDRIES, NURARY Raqui FITES, TOILET REQUISITAS, ExOLEH, AMERICAN, AND FAENUH PATRET MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS

or

Boda Water, Lemonade, Tonle Water, Gingerade, Potass Water, Sarsaparilla

Water, and other Aerated Waters.

The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervision. Aongkong, June 1, 1876,

(No. 4921-APRIL 16, 1879.

GENERAL Grant's utterances at Penang | WE regret to learn that H.E, the Governor on the Chinese question, representing aa of Macao is in a very precarious statos we have every reason to believe they Dr Gomez icft here a day or two ago to do, the views of the vast body of his attend His Excellency, and last evenings countrymen, cannot fail to do good in

China, They will neatralise the bane- whon the steamer White Cloud reached ful effect of the speeches of some of the Macao, she was ordered to return with American demagogues on the recent Baron do Cercal and the Governor's Aldo. attempt to legislate with a view to de-Camp for further medical assistance. virtually closing America to Chinese. The steamer reached here about į past Immigration. Such views were given

more prominence to than were the 9 o'clock, and dropped anchor; and at cxpressions of opinion by moderate men; to 1 am, she left with Dr Brien, but we are glad to think the extreme reaching Macao again about 4 a.m. We opinions and desires of those who were understand that the doctors, after consult loudest in declaring against Chinese ing, had decided to perform an operation, cheap labour no more represent the and Dr O'Brien therefore remained at general feeling of the American people Macao all day, it being arranged that he than a Bradlaugh or Odger represents

the people of England. The sensible and should return in the gunboat Tejo, noble sentimenta emanating from the

General do him the highest honour, an Ar the morning service on Easter Day, the honour which is reflected on the great Rev. Mr Hayward Kidd, the Colonial country to which he belongs. Thoy

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show the American to be possessed no Chaplain, advocated the claims of the Dio less than ourselves with the milk of cesan Home and Orphanage upon the liber human kindness, and of that grand ality of the congregation, and stated that charity which "thinketh no evil." Ge- the Institution was more in need of funds neral Grant tells us the Americans have than he ( Hon. Secretary) had stated in none but the kindest feelings towarda the Chinese people and nation, and would the Report some time ago, Subscriptions their home with them, the same welcome evidently been diverted into some other extend to them, if they choose to make had fallen off, and cast off clothing bad as they extend to all the rest of the channel (to judge from the onusually large world. The sole feature differentiating charge for alothon during last year); so that the feeling the Americans have towards

a special effort was necessary to maintaln Chinese from their disposition towards Immigrants on the whole is to be found the full effelency of this valuable and use. Upon the offertory being rooted firmly in the fact that the Chinese fal obarity. do not go to America as people of other taken, It was found that the worthy Colo- nations go,

"They do not come amongst alal Chaplain's remarks had not been, some time of Hongkong, and lately of General Grant says, "of their own thrown away, no the sum collected amount free will, to enjoy the benefita and the ed to 8240. At the Military Service on the protection of the American Government,

BIRTH. On the 30th March, at Lida Maohi, Toklo, the Wife of JAB ELLERTON, Juan, of a Bon.

DEATH.

On the 30th March, MICHAEL 188,

Yokohama.

to have the fruits of their labor, and same morning $94.80 wore taken up; and The publiemtion of this issue commenced accept the responsibilities as well as the at St Peter's in the evening another sum of a: 8.40 p.m.

THE CHINA MAIL.

benefits of residence in America, but as dependants, slaves of companies, who bring them as merchandise, hold them in practical bondage, and enjoy the fruits

It lies with the Chinese, then, if they wish to be received in Americs and in other countries on the same footing as other nations, to remove the objectionable features which surround their Immigra. tione

The visit of General Grant to China will do no little good if it leads to the country coming to understand this, and, it may be, doing something to remove the difficulty,

LOGAL AND GENERAL The AMERICAN MALLS are now over-due by the

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 1879.of their labor," In the Government Gazette of to-day's date appears a comparative statement of the Revenue and Expenditure of Hong- kong for the years 1877 and 1878. By it we note that there is a considerable increase in the expenditure of almost every department of the service, except the Police, which shows a decrease of $21,280.68, Although we do not for a moment advocate anything like parsimo nious government, still it becomes those gentlemen who hold the purse-strings viz., the Financial Committee--to look closely into the various sume which constitute an increase on the expenses of previous years, and to satisfy them- selves that an amount of efficiency is attained proportionate to the larger sum voted. Nearly $55,000 more has been paid to the various departments laat year than in 1877-a large proportion of this amount, however ($20,023.51), being We are glad to note that the Fancy Bazaar accounted for by the loss from the Post held on Monday in aid of the orphans at Office for the past twelvemonths. The Educational and Medical Departments the Italian Convenit realized the sum of show an increase of $6,254.77 and $1000. $6,244,58 respectively; while the Gaol

P. M. steamer Alaska.

The AxESRICAN MAILS by the O. & G. steamer Ocennio may be expected here on Monday next, the 21st inst.

The

next FRENCH MAILS are hourly expected here by the M. M. steamer Sindh.

The next ExGLISH Mails may be expected here

en bunday next, the 20th inst, by the P.&.sterier Gwalior.

.

stands under the "increase" column for Me HANS KIER has reported his resump- $10,051.01, and the Fire Brigada itemtion of the duties of Consul for Sweden is more by $3,851.98 than it was last and Norway, and also for Denmark, at this year. Among the other items of increase.

port, may be noted Pensions &c., $11,935,95; Miscellaneous Services, 85,211.89; and Military Contribution (loss on the ex- change), $3,496.21. Altogether there the revenue and expenditure of the Colony is an increase of $76,759.14, but when for 1878, with the comparative statement. the decretise of $39,443.68-including for the years 1877 and 1878. Police $21,250,66, Works and Builds

THE Gazette contains the annual return of

637,50 was added; making in all 8312 80 a by no means insignificant contribution to the funds of this praiseworthy institution. It ought to be remarked that, although the Hume is partly self supporting, a fair pro- portion of the children are maintained from voluntary contributions,

The Japan Gazette of March 31st, referring to unmorous very disturbing rumours that have been floating about of late pointing to the apprescblog difficulties of more than one important business undertaking having in timate connection with Eastern trade, says --It is true that the period through which we are now struggling is one of unnana, and serious embarrassment, but, bayong tais general circumstance, we are in a post tion to state that there is no ground for the alarm which prevails, and which may

if exauraged, tend to bring about the ver disasters which all hope sincerely are no even posible, much less impending,

OUR EXPIRING "SEASON.” Considerable surprise has been felt it many quarters at the comparative inaction of our Amateur Dramatic Club this season several reasons might be assigned for thi apparent falling off in the local organizatio

which has given much pleasure to Hongkon residents for many years past. But ou Amateurs have not been altogether idle, the Choral Society and the Royst Englis Opora Company have both been helpe along in no small measure by leadin members of the Club. We need scarcel Bay, however, that the public would on

be too glad to support another entertali

ment of a purely dramatic kind ander ti auspio of our popular local Club; and

ings $14,776.41, Charitable Allowances We are informed by the Agents, Messrs.is therefore with pleasure we publish ti $2,370,58, and one or two smaller sums

is allowed for, the net increase is not Butterfield and Swire, that the O. S. 8. suggestion given below, which emanat serious, amennting to $37,315.46. The Co.'s steamer Antenor, from Liverpool, left from one who, though not an actor himse total estimated expenditure for the year Singapore yesterday afternoon for Hong-is one of the hearties well wishers of i 1878, it may be added, was 8928,844.58, kong.

while the actual outlay for the year

amounted to 8910,523.32, or $18,321.26 Tas China Sugar Refinery Company, less than the sum estimated for.

manufactured during the quarter ending Tarning to the Revenue, there is a 10th fast, 3,786 proof gallons spirits. A not decrease of $57,674.81 on the income

Corps

The repetition of "Tefal by Jury" the Uhural Society on Tuesday evenl next, the 2nd instant, only too foreib reminds us that our winter season has but passed away without a single perfor

of 1877, which is more than accounted return to this effect received from Mrance on the part of the Amateur Dramat for by a falling off in the Land Revenue Henry Dickis is published in the Carcits. to the amount of no less than 878,819.39.

The estimated outturn from this source Taz highest reading of the thermometer at of revenue was 8800,000, on the ground the Harbour Master's Office during the that the amount realized in 1877 was week ending 11th Inst,, was 78. The lowest $222,656.72: this, however, must have

been an exceptional year, as the year 1876 59. At the Peak the maximum and mini- showed only $138,413.40, and the mis mum during the said period wero 74 and take might have been avoided by taking 54 rosprotively.

an average. For 1878 the total enm realiz

ed from Land Revenue was $148,887.38. VISCOUNT Brenier de Montmorand, the

Society Various causes are assigned f tuis apparent apathy, the chief among whiob, we believe, bas been the impos bility of finding suitable lmpersonators the female charso ers, of inducing the who have hitherto taken these roles, to t again, partly from want of time, principa calties have also surrounded the Bodle from want of inclination, Pecuniary di in fact, the expenses of the "Field of Cloth of Gold" were high, and swampe we believe, every dollar in hand, Indeed, they did not leave the Society debt If, however, the society by t

The only other material items of decrease, French Minister et Peking, and suite,Field of the Cloth of Gold" was raing as compared with the year 1877, are............

Spirit Retailers' Licenses 1,656, Fines arrived at Shanghal on the 7th inst., from of Courts $10,232.84, Forfeitures of Tientsin, by the Chins Merchants Com Courte 82952.49, Miscellaneous Receipte pany's steamer Hasting, and were passengers 817,214.37, and C. D. Ord, Receipts by the M. M. steamer Anadyr, which 84185.80. Most of those figures will rived here on Tuesday. They go on to suggest their own explanation. The in-

crease shown on about two-thirds of the Marseilles, items is conclusive as to the soundness

of the Colonial Revenue; but there is Hts Honour the Acting Puisue Judge (Mr one item which looks somewhat out of J. J. Francis), the two Pulice Magistrates, place, judging from the known facts of the Superintendent of Fiotoris Gaol, and the care. The item of Postage is credit Dr Eitel, have been appointed by the Ga. ed with an increase of $20,649.92;

while very nasrly the same zum is added Ernor, a Commision to enquire into the to the expenditure of the Postal Depart whols question of public gambling in this ment, thereby suggesting the possibility Colony in connection with its detection and that the incresce in the Postage has been suppresalon gained by an apparent change in the

Mails for Singapore Thursday Island, (Takm at Mesure Falconer & Co Premte, manner of stating the account. With A PROCLAMATION by the Governor is pub

Cooktown, Cleveland Bay, Bowen, Keppel Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Tas maula, New Zealand, Fifi, and Mel. bourne. Correspondence can be Registered ll 10

a.m. and from 11 80 to 11.45. The Mails will be closed at noon. Supple mentary mil on board with 18 cent late fee till time of departure. Correspondence for Sorthern and Westers

Austraila çap Es sent by this route if do ad, but a general rule it is better to send it vid Gallo,

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lished in to-day's Gusstis continuing for a that the total Revenue of 1878 was 6947,637.72, as against the round mil further period of six months from 1st May lion for 1877 (1,005,312,03), and we next, the probibition made on lat Nov, may add that the estimated Revenue last, in consequence of certain representa. for last year was $1,004,240, so that, tion made by the Governor Coustal of although the Government was disap Kwangtung and Kwangsi, of the exporta polated in the Land Revenue to so large

an extent, still there is an actual differ. tion from the Colony of Hongkong or the ance of only $86,809 28 between the canlage Castle within the said Colony, total estimated for, and the total income of all are, commartian, gunpowder, and actually received,

Barel or milltary plSTAN,

owing to the enormous cost of its prod tion-a cost which even four reprezen Hans of the plecs to full houses euch lin were unable to covor,would it not from the ashes of its ruin, and re-make possible for the Corpe to rise, phoenix- position posnotarlly by the revival of very same plece In this fast shifti community, there are doubtless enough w were not here two years ago, to alone the house, whilst we question if there one present at that time who would not ag attend a revival. Full houses could the

fore be counted upon. Most of those w ock the leading characters in the piece still pero, whilst substitute for those perform, might, we should think easily. are not or who are unwilling or unable fouad, (Our old favourits Metlasha for instance, for ir Guy) It would be little encroachment on their time, howej Hmited, to re-learn their well learnt pa The dresses would require but little bru ing up, and the plece could thus be rep duced at a triflag outlay, whilst the Soo would have the satisfaction of giving p sure to the communby and of reill their own empty freThe gene depression and want of hilarity in the pl have been publicly commented upon, unfafourable comparis:03 made, in

entire to think that the revival of a pi respect, with the Model Settlement; but like the "Field of the Cloth of old go along way to show that there is ille 997ch and give us a good stari alpy fat