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"To-day's Advertisements.

FOR AMOY.

-The Steamship

DIAMANTE,"

Capt. THEBAUD, will be de spatahed for the above Port ́at 4 p.m. TO-MORROW, the 30th Inst.

For Freight or Fassage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, May 29, 1879.

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FOR HOIHOW AND HAIPHONG.

(Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HANOL)

The Steamship

ATALANTA," Captain G. PETERSEN, will be despatched as above on

MONDAY, the 3rd Proximo, at 6 am. For Freight or Passage, apply to

MEYER & Oo,

Hongkong, May 29, 1879,

IN THE SUPREME COURT”

ind

OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUETUY.

NOTION FRANCIS BUTCHINGS, NOTION-FRANCIS

DEPARTURES,

May 28, Albay, for Amoy, do.

29, Sorsogon, for Manila" 20, Memnon, for Ilolle.

29, Beethoven, for Vanglum (Coohfn.

chips.)

29, Yangtezs, for Shanghat.

29, Kwangtung, for Coast Forta. 29, Tanais, for Yokohama. 29, Yang-tré, for Shanghai.

CLEARED. Henrik Ibsen, for Taiwanfoo. Galley of Lorne, for Saigon. Peiko, for Takow. Anne, for Whampoa. Yottung, for Swatow. Wrecker, for Swatow. Olaf, for Vladivostock, Hongkong, for Nowobwang

PASSENGERS. ARRIVED.

Per Diamante, from Manila, Mrs, Miss and Master Cuculla, Mesars J. S. Austin, W. B. Ross, and 90 Chinese.

Per City of Leking, from San-Francisco, &o., Mesirs H. Meyuen; T. D. Burrowe, M. M. Do Lane (U. S. Consul at Fooohow); 93 Chinese and 1 Indian steerage.

Per Martha Davis, from Honolulu, Mr

and Mrs Wilson Snow, Mr L. Herbert, 11

Chinese and 4 children.

Per Atalanta, from Haiphong and Hoi. how, Messrs Sohriever, and Rose, and 91

‚:

Per Flintshire, from Saigon, 8 Chinese. Por Danube, from Bangkok, 93 Chinese.

DEPARTED,

BUTCHER, at No. 350., Wellington Street, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, bar. ing been adjudged Bankrupt under a Peti-Chinese. tion for adjudication in Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong, on the 22nd day of May,, A.D. 1879, is hereby required to surrender himself to the Hon. CHARLES BUSHE PLUNKET, the Registrar of the said Court, at the First Meeting of Sa; for Amoy, Mr and Mrs J. L. Ander. Per Kwangtung, for Swatow, Mr J. L.. Creditors to be Held by the Registrar, on son; for Foochow, Mr and Mrs Morris; WEDNESDAY, the 11th day of June, for Coast Ports, 1 European, and 800 Chỉ? 1879, at 11 o'olask in the Forenoon prenose. alsely, at the Office of the R gistrar of "the sald Court:

The seld Hon. CHARLES BUSHE PLUNEET ♫ is the Official Assignes, and Messra érz. PEENE & HOLMES are the Solicitors in the Bankruptay,

A Public Sitting will hereafter bsa ap- painted by the said, Court for the said Bankrupt to pass his Final Examination, and to make application for his discharge, of which sitting, notice will be given in the Hongkong Government Gazette.

At the First Meeting of Creditors, the Registrar will receive Proofs of the debts of Creditors, and the Creditors may elect an Assiques or Assignees of the Bankrupt's Estate and Effects.

C. B. PLUNKET, Registrar,

Dated the 20th day of May, 1879. my30

NOTICE.

Mala Data to 81GN our Firm "R. CARL STIEBEL is authorized by Procuration here, at Shanghal and at Yokohama,

REISS & O.. Hongkong, May 20, 1879,

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WHIT MONDAY.

IN ACCORDANCE with Ordinance No. 6 of 1875, the Undermentioned BANKS will be CLOSED on MONDAY, the 2nd June,

For the Oriental Bank Corporation,"

GEO. O. SCOTT, Jeting Manager. For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of

India, London and China,"

B. H. NELSON, Manager.

For the "Chartered Bank of India, Aus-

tralia and China,"

J. SOMERVILLE, Manager.

For the "Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,"

For the "Hongkong and Shanghai Bank-

ing Corporation,"

Por Albay, for Amoy, &c., 2 Europeans, and 25 Chinese.

Per Beethoven, for Vanglum, 17 Chiness. Per Fangtse, for Shanghai, 70 Chinese,

TO DEPART.

Per Tottung, for Swatow, 70'Chiness. Per Olaf, for Vladiwostook, Europeans.

SHIPPING REPORTS. The German steamer Olympia reports: Fine weather and light Easterly breeze throughout.

The British steamer Flintshire reports: Had light variable winds and fine weather throughout.

THE CHINA MAIL.

THE

HONGKONG DISPENSARY,

Butablished: A. D. 1841.

香港大藥

A. 8. WATSON & 06.. FAMILY & DISPENSING CHEMISTS, WHOLESALE-AND RETAIL DRussista, IMPORTERS OF

ÁMBRICAN, AND FRENCH PATENT MEDICINES. MANUFACTURERS

OF

Soda Water, Lemonade, Tonfe Water, Gingerade, Potans Water, Sarsaparilla Water, and other Aerated Waters, The Manufactory is under direct and continuous European Supervisión. Hongkong, June 1, 1876,

เ

merce.

(No. 4958.-MAY 29, 1879.

Otherwise we would be acting in a spirit of nofairness to our own flag.

British

THE MOORE CENTENARY. the survey and regulation of steam The idea of celebrating the centenary of ships and vessels propelled by steam. the national Bard of Ireland, was a "hap supported by Mr. Ryrie, Bis. Excellency been proposed at first that if a certificate On the suggestion of Mr F. B. Johnson, The Acting Attorney General said it had py thought" on the part of His Excellency refers the bill to a Select Committee con was produced to the satisfaction of the the Governor, in view of the large number issing of the Acting Chlef Justice, the Governor or the Harbour Master, a re of the natives of the Sister Tale who are General, and the three unofficial members gone very carefully into the whole question Acting Colonial Secretary, the Attorney survey would not be required. He had amongst us, ́here; many of them in high of Connell, for farther consideration. Bill and there was this difficulty in making nil positions in the Government and in Com-read a second time. With the permission ships Mable, it was not clear that the Gov- The representatives of that no- Colonial Secretary, the Merchant Shipping under the Imperial Law respecting Shipping of His Excellency, on the suggestion of the erament or the Council had the power, tion are only exceeded in strength by the Consolidation Bill is also referred to the intereste to deal with the matter thus with Scotch, who are as a matter of course to same Selest Committee. His Excellency out reference home. DAVOGISTA SUNDRIES, NURSEY REqui-be found wherever an honest penny can

ba tarned. Apart from the consideration of subject of Merchant Shipping, and includes this sind he was always most anxious to states that this bill deals with the whole SIKER, TOILET REQUISITES, EngliH,

His Excellency said that in a matter of ite being very apropos, the entertainment the provisions embodied in the bill which ascertain the views of the hon. members se was looked forward to by one and all nd an expected treat. Nor were any disappointed;

had just been read a second time, His presenting the mercantile compraunity. It the weather was all that could be desired Excellency states that he hopes the bill for was perfectly clear that this ordinance was and the good offices of Mr Ford, the Superin- the inspection and regulation of steam meant to include all. British thipe (and grounds were illuminated, coupled with the promptly as possible." tendent of the Gardens, under whose care the shige, do, will be proceeded with as British only) trading from this Colony to other countries; and all ships, (British On the 22nd May the Government or other nationality) trading in this. excellent performance of the band of the 27th Regiment, under the direction of received a letter from Messrs Butterfield Colony only. He was happy to give the their indefatigable bandmaster, Herr Wer- and wire, which, notting forth that they point that had been raised his best atten- mer, left nothing wanting to make the on the 22nd November brought before tion. He thought they ought to endeavour scene a living poem. In speaking of Mr the Committee on these bills, their views to have the most perfect fairplay among Ford, too much oredit cannot be given him and objections regarding certain clauses of the vessels of all antions here for the taste and originality he displayed in the bill, which was one of considerable im-ships should not be placed under dise The publisation of this kids sommend giving us something so entirely different, both portanne to all vesuele trading between advantages that others escaped. It he at 10.10 p.m.

in design and effect, from what we witnessed Australia, or other ports, and Hongkong, understood that the other hon. member on the occasion of the entertainment in they desired to be informed when the who represented the mercantile community honour of our distinguished departed guest, He called for some explanation

measure would be again before the Council. were prepared to support the hon. member General Grant, A very large number

who had just spoken he would he prepared of residents availed themselves of the treat,

this long delay, and details of the to submit the matter to Her Majesty'a and the ladies by their presence transformed proceedings and the report of the Cou Government, expressing their views, and the always picturesque Botanical Gardens into Chief Justice, he received a minute stating make the change desired in the bill.

mittere. From His Honor the Acting see how far they would authorize him, to a veritable fairy-land. The illuminations were to say the least very tasteful. The en- that the last meeting was held on tranoes were surmounted by an arch of ever that the bill be printed as revised

when it was July 3rd,

arranged groens, and hang with Chinese lanterns; one for final consideration, and the Attorney bearing the letters T., surrounded by & General, it was understood was to revise either side of the fountain were similarly the Pross. This it was considered would wreath of shamrocks. The tarraces on the revised bill and prepare the same for took the place of the initial letters of the require two or three days. But since then decorated, but a gold harp on a green ground post's name, Lanterns were hung along nothing had been done. He had mentioned each side of the walks, and many of the trees the matter two or three times to the Attorney were similarly illuminated, about two thou-General, but he, through presa of work and sand lanterns being used in this way. Alatterly from ill health, had not been able aquare transparency, brightly illuminated, to carry out the original intention. This occupied the centre of the fountain and had minute was dated November 27, 1878 of 1875 (to provide means for enforcing the words "Tom Moors" in colours on one ordered a letter to be written to Messrs good order and discipline in the Polica side, the Chinese characters for Hongkong Butterfield and Swire stating that he would force employed in the Royal Naval Yard), on another, the harp on the third and the do his best to expedite matters. For the

to the other Establishments of the Royal Shamrock on the other blazed beautifully reasons stated by Mr Justice Snowden, to forth; while underneath were respectively whose minute he had just referred, be had Navy in this Colony was read a second not yet, he was sorry to say, received the time. It has been introduced at the

Through the answering future thy name and now take up the bill the Attorney General

report of the Committee, and parbage the request and with the approval of the Naval most business way of proceeding would be to

Authorities,

had the draft of the bill as revised. His own with had been, and was, to pass as poodily so possible the bill for the survey and regulation of steam-vessels.”

TE CHINA MAIL. HONGKONG, THURSDAY, MAY 29, 1879.

LOCAL AND GENERAL The Next ERGLISH MAIL may be expected here about Saturday, the 81st instant, by the The next INDIAN MAILS may be expected here about Sunday next, June 1st, by the opium

P. & 0. steamer Teheran.

steamer Moray.

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THE P. M. 8. B. City of Peking brings $267,842,50 In treasure from San Fran- disco.

THE will be a Fire Brigade Inspection hold next Tuesday at 5 p.m. Meet at the Cross Roads.

The late Steward of the British barque Strathmore, who is charged with having set fire to the ship, arrived here as a prisoner to-day from Hofle, by the 'S. 8. Diamante, on his way to England for trial.

The American steamer Olty of Peking re- We learn by the German steamer Atalanta porta: Salled from San Francisco May that after rounding Hainan Head on the 1st. Arrived at Yokohama May 21st, and left there on May 23rd. Fine weather morning of 28th, she saw the steamer Norns throughout the passage. Arrived at Hong--which left Hofhow for Hongkong on the kong May 29th. May 29th at 7 a.m, 05-27th, on shore on the S.E. Banks. The changed signals with a French barque, showing letters J.M. P.O. commercial code, Atalanta steered as near as possible to. bound to Namos,

wards her, and anchored at 6,35 a.m. whon The American barque Martha Davis re-a boat came off from the Norno bringing Ports: Light winds and calms with Bas weather all the passage.

the malls and asking the Atalanta to report the disaster at Hongkong. It appears that she was driven on shora by a strong N.E. current, and the ship would not steer; they intend to lighten her by means of

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The British steamer Danube reporta: Light variable winds and fue weather throughout.

POST OFFICE NOTICES, MAILS will close-

For AMOY.-

Per Diamante, at 8.30 p.m. To-morrow,

the 30th inst.

For BANGKOK,****

Per Rajanattianuhar, at 1.80 p.m., on

Saturday, the Blat inst..

Junks,

QUR Police Intelligence is held over till to morrow. The cases to-day include amongst others the charge of assault against Peter Nelson, second mate of the British barque Parmenio; he was committed for trial. A man was charged with walking along Per Paladin, at 4.80 p.m., on Saturday, Queente Road in a state of nudity, or as the the 31st inst., Instead of as pre-arresting constable put it "qui.o naked, viously notified.

not having even a pass (!)" Another gambling

For SAIGON.—-

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these quotations from his works :-----

And the heart and the voices of Erin prolong,

thy song.

And when in other climes we meet,

Some isle or vale enchanting, If heaven bad but assigned We think how great had been our bliss

To live and die in seanos like this

With some 'we've left behind us,

Chosen leaf of bard and chief,

Old Brin's native alamrock.

Dear barg of my country! in darkness I found

thee. If the pulse of the patriot, soldier, or lover Have throbb'd at our lay, 'tis thy glory alone, And all the wild sweetness. I war'd was thy own. I was but as the wind, passing headlessly over,

of

Mr Gibb and Mr Ryrie both expressing themselves of the same view as Mr Keswick matter to the Secretary of State; they His Excelency said he would refer the would have his auswer in a few months, meeting would have to be held of the Mer and as it seemed to be agreed that another shant Shipping Bill Committee, it would be desirable to have that committee called together soon so that both the bills mighs come before than at once.

ROYAL NAVY DISCIPLINE BILL. The ordinance to extend ordinance No. 1

CORRECTING A SLIP.

His Excellency said the little bill he ind now to lay before thein was one which showed how desirable it was that the Attor ney General, should always have time to carefully revise as well as prepare the or dinances. The title of the bill was erro neous (1878 should be 1877); in the Chi- nese passengers ordinance, He had not observed the slip when he signed the bill, but it was detected in the Recretary of State's department. This short ordinance simply rectified the mistake,

Standing orders suspended and the Bil read and passed,

THE G.. D. COMMISSION..

The Acting Attorney General said he found it impossible, when Mr Phillipo had gone to go on with this bill as he could have wished; he had the draft as the committee had revised it, but all the details be required for a report would only he had by another meeting and going over the ground again. The personella of the Committee bad 50 greatly changed that it was impossible to get together all the members and draw up such From notes taken by Mr Wodehouse, be much in the way of legislation, but he wAL- a report as he desired to prepare. Bis Excellency said they had not done At the top of the broad walk there was cussed was the small bill for the Survey lead to legislation. At the same time he learned that the first thing that was dis now about to lay before then what would an arch, with the following quotation done and regulation of steam vessels, and vari- would remark that an administration or a in lanterns across the span, each lanternous suggestions were made with regard to Governor was not to be judged by the bearing one word :---

that. It was finally resolved that as that nomber of ordinances passed. It might draft measure formed a part of the larger be that sometimes too many ordinances bill is should be kept in hand until the

were passed. It was well that before they Committee had had time to go through passed any ordinance, they should be well objection to the measure was that it did deal with. With this end in view he had the major mesaure clause by clause. One acquainted with the subject they were to not refer to foreign shipping, only to the from time to time avalled himself of was contended, greatly disadvantaged. This number of gentlemen who had, either British versal, which would thereby be, it the very valuable services of a certain being so, it was thought preferable not to as Commissionera or Committees ORTO large bill had been discussed, but the pass the bill until reference had been made fully enquired into every detail of rub to England on this particular. The jeat on which it was seen legislation whole outcome was a short report drawn would now lay before them two or three was required. As a matter of form he ap by Mr Wodehonse, and which of these reports, and would briefly remark

Fond memory brings the light of other days

arottad me.

His Excellency the Governor and Mrs Hennessy were present at the old band stand, besides most, we might say all, of the leading residents.

We need hardly say that the programme which we published last night, was perform ed by the band in a manner denoting both: "that we are giving utterance to the public sare and talent. In conclusion we think wish when we say that all would be glad to see such an evening's entertainment as that of

MAIL BY THE UNITED STATES PACKET /hell was broke yesterday by Inspector Grey last night repeated during the hot weather, and he (the Acting Attorney General) had got on these. The report of the Commissioners. D. FITZ HENRY, Acting Agerit. The United States Mail Packet Belgic, wat Po Yan Street, and thors were several Colonel Geddes and the officers of the 27th from Mr Justice Snowden, Mr Phillippo, who enquired into the working of the Con

be despatched on SATURDAY, the cases of potty larceny and street gambling, Regiment, will we have no doubt be ready to the Acting Chief Justice said, was to Sist inst,, with Mails for Japan, San beside a few rogues who were arrested afford us the means in the shape of the band, draw up a report; but there had really

providing the lanterns are forthcoming.

bead nothing done. There were a number of suggestions made, but really nothing of the nature of a report, The bill was one that required careful consideration.

T. JACKSON, Chief Manager. For the "National Bank of India, 'ted.," R. B. SANDEMAN, Manager, Hongkong, May 29, 1879.

Not Besponsible for Debts.

Francisco, and the United States which will be closed as follows >-- 2.15 P.M. Registry of Lettere ceases. j2 2.30 PM. Post-Office clones, but Letters (oxecpt for Non-Union Countries) may bosted on board the Packet with Late Fee of 18 cents extra Postage until the time of departure. Correspondence for Non-Union West Indies (expected the Bahamas and Hayti), Monte Video, Paraguay, and Uruguay -can on longer be sent by this route. Hongkong, May 17, 1879.

Neither the Captain, the Agents, nor

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

GOLDEN FLEECE, British barque, Capt. James Wiltshire - Vogel & Co.

ALEXA, British barque, Captain George Robb.Jardine, Matheson & Co.

VESUVIUK, American barque, Captain F W. Call-Order.

JOEN & STANHOPE, American barque, Capt. H. G. Pillsbury.-Arnhold, Karberg

& Uo.

KILLARNEY, British steamer, Captain Henry O'Neill - Gibb, Livingston & Co.

ALICE O. DIUKKEMAN, American 3-m; sahooner, Captain. Am. J. Bugant-Order. EXCELSIOR, Americau barqué, Capt. D. B. Eddy.-Captain.

ANNA--Danish schooner, Capt. Lassen. Chinare.

HAWTHORN, British barque, Captain 0. Mead. Wieler & Co.

SHIPPING.

ARRIVALS,

May 25, Olympia, German steamer, 783, F. Nagel, Saigon May 24, Rico.-LAND STEIN di Co.

May 29, Diamante, British steamer, 814, Theband, Mauila May 26, General- RUSSELL & Co.

May 29, Flintshire Brit'sh steamer, 1286, 8. Thomas, Buigon May 24, Rico, G188, LIVINGSTON & Co.

May 29, City of Feking, American steamer, 6079, G. G. Berry, San Francisco May 1, and Yokohama 29, Mails, General and Transtare.-P. AL B. 8. Co. ́ ́

May 29, Martha Datis, American barque, 848, LM. Belson, Honolulu April 18,

· 3,700 cases Petroleum.-Russetz & Co.

May 28: "Danube, British steamer, 180, Clansby, Bangkok May 22, General- YUSY FAT HONG.

May 20; Atalanta, German steamer, 788, 6. Piteren, Haiphong May 35, and Hol-

T 28, Gosta Mayan & Co.

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MAILS BY THE BRITISH PACKET. The British Contract Packet Lombardy, will be despatched on TUESDA), the 3rd June, with Maila to and through the United Kingdom and Europe vid Brindisi or Southampton -to-the-Straits Settlements, Batavia, Burmah, Ceylon, Indis, Aden, Egypt, Malta, and Gibraltar. N.B.-This Packet carries no mails for the Australian Colonies, E. or S. Africa,

nor for Mauritius, -

before they had had time to carry out their evil intentions, one being found in possession of a dagger.

LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL.

sagicus Diseases Ordinance was first laid on the table, His Excellency narrating the circumstances which lead to the appointment of the Commission as given in the doonmenta attached to the Commission, The Commis Mr Ryrie distinctly understood that pins in their work, examining as witnesses sionere appointed had taken very great Ar the Marine Court to-day, John MacGre held this afternoon: Present-H. E. the their final meeting that they were number of offours connected with its ad-

A meeting of the Legislative Council was the last meeting the committee held was the head of departments, concerned, Paladin, was charged by Edmond Gaing, the Hon, the Chief Justice (Sir John it agair in Council. He understood there the Registrar General, the M dical Depart gor, Chief Engineer of the British steamer Governor (Mr Pope Hennessy), presiding done with the bill until they said ministration of the ordinance and of justice, made use of threatening and abusive lang (Mr W. H. Marab); the Hos. Acting At the report. His impression certainly was menta as their hands, many of which Chief Mate of the same vessel, with having Smale); the Hon, the Colonial Secretary was nothing more to do save to draw upment &e, and had had all necessary docu uage towards him.

Complainant sworn, atated, that he had torney General (Mr J. Russell); the Hon. that they were to have no more meetings were now given in the very valuable re occasion to speak to the defendant on duty, the Hon. the Colonial Treasurer (Mr M. .

the Surveyor General (Mr J. M. Price); of the committee,

port which was the result of their labours as the Captain was on shore, sick. Defen- Tonnochy); and the Hons P. Kyrie, W, Acting Attorney General was to draw up ›

Mr Keawick's impression was that the He was instructed within the last few dant said "What the hell has the son of Keswick, and B. B. Gibb; and Mr H. E. report and zavise the bill embodying in each pointed by the Home Gorerement for a a to do with the engine rooma Wodehouse, clerk of Councils,

weeks that a commission had been ap Chief Engineer and will not allow him to

the views of the committee; that heimilar purpose; he had sent home copies The minutes of previous meeting having was to call another meeting of the of the report to the commission. The have anything to say with regard to my been read and confirmed. department. Complainant said he had

Mr Tonnoony took the oathe as Tres draft for the Legislative Council. Therefore members of Council,

committee, revise in a printed form the report had been circulated among the asked defendant if he was all ready below naked defendant if he was going to take in as the ship was going out of dook. He surer, and Bir Gibb as an unofficial mem

the main provisions of the arrangement Iber of the Conneil, ́

come to ss given by the Attorney General as more coal in the side bankers. Com

were currect. With regard to the remarks plainant then noticed that defendant was H. E. the President explained that the of His Excellency, be might explain that the worse for liquor, and subsequently he first business on the order of the day was

the committee had treated the two as ans noticed him drinking more the Engineers' mess room, Defendent beping Bill, and the steam ship survey Bill, sure, and they had gone on the basis that

grog in the second res ing of the Merchant Ship

mesaure; the steamship bill was repro duation in another form of the large mea came more tipsy and more abusive, threaten. but befors proceding to deal with these it would be better to deal with the whole ing to throw complainant into the dook "for measures, he thou ht it was his duty, and two pins" Complainant went on shore to the he believed he only reenheed what they subject at once. dock-house as he fea, ed that defendant would all felt to express

THE LATE HON. C. MAY.

his very

TRE POLICE COMMITTES

His Excellency next laid on the table the report of the Committee on Police duties, perhaps a more important and practical one than the other. His lamented

clear and able resort. This committes friend Mr May was Chairman of that Committee and bad drawn up a brief also examined heads of departments and MAIES BY THE FERNOR PAGEST.- The French Contract Packet Tigre,

su immense mass of documents; the will be despatched on TUESDAY, the carry his threats into sxecution. Defendant, sence, of the loss they had sustained minutes read, he expressed a wish that the who had been aworn in to day as treasurers is Excellency was disappointed to hear whole arobieres of the Colony had been deep this because as had been shown by the throws open to thems. His hon. friend 10th June, with Mails to and be said, had been drank more the once on since their last meeting, in the remove! small bill should be passed without delay, bad as Superintendent of the gal given through the United Kingdom and board the ship. On the 16th May he was from ADEL BR Europe, vid Naples; to Saigon, Straits

them using one and that, with that view, the committee much valuable advice and sanistance to this the Vacancies Settlements, Batavia. Burmah, Orylon, that effect) and complainant had to help filled up, of one of the mebers of would deal as quickly as possible with that important enquiry.

just India (vić Madras), Australia, New him on board i defendant was very abusive this Connell, a most serious loss to the thie, appointed by the Legislative teir work and their valuable report.

Ele thanked the question. Of course all committees such Commissioners for the tuoruughnem of Zealand, Tasmania, Fiji, Aden, Sey. on that occasion.

whole community. Mr May was during Douncil or by the Governor had great chelles, Réunion, Mauritius, 8908,

the time he sat at this Board, the most discretion, and all he could say wan and Alexandria. This is the best

efficent member of the Conseil. He had that he did not think they bad soted report of the commission appointed to

TAZ SUPREME COURT DEPALÇATION: opportunity for forwarding Corre

himself the fatisfaction of his acquaintence wisely in considering these two measures enquire into the practice and procedute of Hie Exo-liency nexs laid on the table the spondence to E. Africa, the Cape, - St. Helena, and Ascension.

his great experience, his untiring sorg General bad the printed form of the bill and valuable securities 1dged with the indeed of his friendship, and he found that together. To-day he found the Attorney the supreme Court with regard to money The usual hours will be observed in closing

his strict integrity, and his thorough loyalty which would come before them in regular Court, the commission which consisted the Mails, die.

to the government, made him a mont unes He moved that the Connoit do now of the Attorney General, the late Mr

May, Mr Jackson and Me Wotton, ia

MEMOS. FOR TO-MORRO V Shipping

4 p.mu-Diamants leaves for Ainoy,

Auction. Noct-Fale of Bombay Cotton Yarn at Godown of Messen Douglas, Lopralk &

Co.

so (Official log produced shewing entry to of

In reply to defendant, complainant sald❘ I am sure you were drunk on the 16th instant, and i had to help you up the ladder, You were also drunk on the 27th instant” James W. Coombs, the 2nd mate, gave corroborative evidence.

And

fal official. He was in every sense one of order.

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The steward (Auguste Emanuel) said that he heard defendant make use of abusive language, but he did not see him drunk.

Defendans denied the charge in toto. The other vababoy to which an hon,

the most useful members of this Council, go into Committee on the Bill

Mr Keswick explained, with regard to vestigated these relations with great The Bad engineer (Edward Gordon) said member had just been sworn in was caused the apparent deviation of the Committee care, and laid before Government a re he heard some remarke pass between by the resignation of the Hon. Mr Lowcock; from the wishes of Bis Excellency, thatthey port which would carry with it the complainant and defendant about coals and although Mr Gibb was bare present he had hoped that instead of delaying it would public opinion of the Colbay | Hi Honor and the defendant told him not to would say that it was quite impossible for have beatened the passage of the billa to the Chief Justice, he had ascertained con interfere. The defendant was quite sober him or for any other Governor to select take them up together. They had never curred in the main with the recommendas he (witness) had never seen him other man better fitted for a seat at the Board, wise than sober ; he was always a steadyr Gibb acknowledged the kindly words to the bill itself, he said, it would only apply enter into the causes which led to the anticipated such a delay sa this. Proceeding tions of the Commissioners. He would not of His Excellency. The third mate (Robert Wiltshire) also a MEBURANT SHIPPING BILL, AND THE the one hand, and ships of all other nation they found existing Tue acountsa, bad to British ships there would be a difer appointment of the Commission, nor nood enco established between British shigs on he describe at any length the state of affairs Baid the defendant was quite sober, be had been on shots with witness. The real

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alities on the other. Be feared, from what never been balanced, balancer as the money the chief mate had received to dis shant Shipping Urdinazee the second matter to enforce anything of the kind. It in general cases there had been overcharge The President brought forward the Meri be had heard, it would be a very difficult credit of different extatea had d'may peared i origin of the grievance was about ace

3 p.m.-Occidental & Oriental E. §. Co.'ms. Defendant was sober but azeited nance. On referring to the minutes of the be called on to bear burdans here which overcharging upwards of $1000 ; la certain tribute amongst the Europeans for over. reading, and the Steam ship Survey Ordi. would not be fair that English ships should of commission, Mr Huffam's pred somade Gteauzer leaves for Yokohama and Saron spectat of something the mate had said Legislative Council of 20th April, 1878, he ships of no other nation bore. He casta commission was charged on money Francisco.

about the coals. Th Busway, June 1

found an entry to the following #fos tought i would be quite suficient never recuffed j and in numerous casse Oppiain Themaeti diamissed the case for

His Excellener mores the second to require from the consituses a certified such irresulaities occurred. An emingat Want of gvidence.

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