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The China Mail.

VOL. XXXVIII. No. 5879.

AGENTS FOR THE CHINA MAIL..

LONDON-F. Axon, 11 & 12, Clement's Lane, Lombard Street, E. C. Großar STREET & Co., 30, Comlall. GORJION & Goron, Madgate Cirens, E.C. BATES

HENDY & Co., 37, Walbrook, EC. SAMUEL DEACCH & Co., 100 & 154, Leadenhall Street.

·PARIS AND EUROPE:-GALLIEN & Paisce, 34, Rue Jafayette, Paris. NEW YORK-ANDREW WIND, 139, Nu

Butt Street.

"AUSTRALIA, TASMANIA, AND NEW ZEALAND-GORIAIN & Gorer, Mel- bourne and Sydney..

SAN FRANCISCO and Amoricat Ports generally —Bras & Brack, dun Fran-

ciera.

SINGAPORE, STRAITS, &c —AVOR DE Co., Heatre, Singapore. C. Üstsszes & Co., Manta.

."

號二十月五年二十八百八千一英 Notices of Firms.

NOTICE.

WE Have been appointed AGENTS for the

MITSU BUSSAN KAISHA, of Tokio, at TRIS PORT.

GEO, R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, February 1, 1882.

NOTICE.

THE INTEREST and ResrossIBILITY of

Mr. CHARLES, KAILY in our Firn -Crased in the 30th April, 1882,

REISS & Co.

Hongkong, 1st May, 1882. Shanghai,

NOTICE

Detablished February, 1845

HONGKONG, MONDAY, MAY 22, 1882.

For Sale.

WILLIAM DOLAN,

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. MAKER & SHIFT-CHANDEBE,

LARETS

From 4. SOUND WINE at $3.50, to CHATRAY LAFITE SHERRIES,

A PALE DRY WINE at $5, to Vory Choice

PORTS--

Aul

CHINA - Mugin, Mesars A. A MELL Undersigned in the Firin of FUT INTEREST and ResrossisILITY" Of Sreator, CascPRILL & Co. Amoy, Wisos, Nenis & Co. Messrs. D. I Diara & Co., of Ainoy, Fecho HEDIY & Co. Shanghai, Fuochow, Take a Taiwanfoo, his Chas LANE, CRAWFORn & Co., and Key from the 30th of April, 1982. & WALSH Yokohamn, Lace, CraYS FOLD & Co.

Banks.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

(Incorporated by Royal Charter.)

PAID-UP CAPITAL ..

£1,500,000.

ATES OF INTREERT ALLOWED Os Des

1041TX.

RA

At 3 months' notica 3% per Annum.

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Current Accounts kepts on Terus which may be learnt on application.

GEO. O. SCOTT,

Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

Hongkong, Suptember 4, 1879.

E. N. MEHTA. BS. MEHTA.

7E Have Tous DAY commenced Bust-

W MERCHANTS and COM-

MISSION AGENTS at Amoy, Fuochow auel Triwanfon, under the Style and Firm

MEHTA & Co

E. N. MEHTA B. S. MEHTA.

Hongkong, May 3, 1882.

NOTICE

jol

THE INTEREST and Reporsiniztry of Mr. I. FRANCIS BLACKWELL FORBES in our Firm, CEASED on the Blat Dooorber 1881..

Hongkong and

RUSSELL & Co.

China, 2Ah Affil," 1892.,

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Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING | THE Undersigned his received instrue-

CORPORATION.

Paid-i Capital, 25,000,000 Dollars, RESERVE FUN,.......................2,100,000 Dollars.

COURT OF DIRECTORS, Chairman-II. L. DaLayariz, Esq. Deputy Chairman--Wx. Baxers, Esq. H. Horris, Es

M. E. SASSOON, Ear. Hon. F. B. Jonsson. C. VINCENT SM,

A. P. McEwen, Eng.

A. McIvan, Es F. D. SASSOON, Esq.

EM

W. S. Youso, Esq.

CHIEF MANAGE. Hongkong,.....THOMAS Jackson, Esq.

MANAGER.

Shanghai,.........EWEN CAMERON, Esq. LONDON BANKEE ---London and Corinty Berk

ON

HONGKONG.

INTERNAT ALLOWED.

Current Deposit Account at the rate of 2 per cent. por sunum on the daily

balance.

For Fixed Deposits:

For 3 months, 3 per cent. por iuuim.

H .6

0:12-

per centu

par cunt. 11

E

LOCAL BILLS Discounted; Gruhts granted on approved Securitics, and every description of Banking and Exchange business transacted,

Drafts, granted

London, and the shiof Commercial places in Europe, India, Australia, America, China and Japan.

T. JACKSON,

Offices of the Corporation,

Tous to Sell by Public Auction, on

SATURDAY,

the 3rd of June, 1882, a 2 p.m., at the Pravica of the former Pr & Godown Compuy, Limitedl, Wanchai, Praya, ---

(Unless proviarily disposed qby Private-

THE

NT

of the former Hostik

ER & GODOWN COMPANY, LIMIT, éonsisting of :—

59 Opal GOODS: TRECKS:

2 TURN-TABLES, 12 fost, dinnister,

adapted for 30 gange.

1 10-tons. WEIGH BRIDGE WHEEL

SPAN, of 10 feet and 3' 6" gauge.

3 TRAVELLING 2 Tona STEAM

CRANES.

About 3,000 Feat of RAILS.

'All flu-above is on the Waxonal Pier,

or in the Godown of Messrs Meyer & Co.

TERMS OF SALE-ás customary.

For Particulars, apply to

F. RAPP

Auctioneer.

Hongkong, May 20, 1882,

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-For Sale.

ME

FOR SALE.

【ESSRS W. & J. LOCKETT'S Cole- brated BRANDS, THEEFALL'S Ex- DUBLIN STOUT in Pints and Quarts. port PALE ALE, and FINDLATER'S ***.

Fine OLD FORT, in Cases of 1 dozen.

SILLERY MOUSSEAUX (Vix pe Chief Manager.CHAMPAGNE), in Cases 2 dozen Pints and 1

dozen Quarte.

No. 1, Queen's Read East.

Hongkong, March 22, 1882.

COMPTOIR D'ESCOMPTE DE PARIS.

(Incorporated 7th & 18th March, 1818.) J

DECOGNISED by the INTERNATIONAL`

CONVENTION OF 30TH APEIL, 1832.

CAPITAL FOLLT PAD-UP.....

RESERYE FUND......

£3,200,000. £800,000.

HEAD OFFICE—14, Rue Berdine,

FARIS.

AGENCIES and BRANCHES at:

LONDON, BOURDON, SAN FRANCISCO), MABSKILLES, BOSTAY,

HONGKONG,

LYONS, CALCUTTA, HANKOW, NANTES, SHANGHAL, FOOCHOW,

MELBOURNE, and SYDNEY.

LONDON BANKERS:

THE BANK OF ENGLAND.

THE UNION BANK OF LONDON.

Co.'s

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co: Hongkong, February 1, 1882.

FOR SALE.

ULES M UM M $

CHAMPAGNE, Quarts..

817 per 1 doz. Cast. Pints.

818 per 9 doz GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. Hongkong, November 1, 1891.

WASHING BOOKS.

(in English, or Chinese.) TASHERMAN'S BOOKS, for the use of Ladies and Gentlemen, can now bo had at this Office,-Prien, $1 each

CHINA MAIL, Office.

To Let

--TO-LEE-

(WITH IMEDIATE POSSESSION.)

AMONTILLADO.

22, PRAYA CENTRAL COTTON DUCKS, HEMP CANVAS,

·MANILA ROPE, AMERICAN

OAKUM, LIFE BUOYS, CORK JACKETS, &c., &o, &c.

Hengkong, May 1, 1882

-FOR SALE.

SECOND-HAND

sul

"GOOD WINE at $8.50, to Old INVALip Pour 195 CABLE, Suble fat flouring.

HOCKS-

STILL and SPARKLING.

BURGUNDIES.

Hongkong, May 15, 1882.

PA

BAUNE and CHAMBERTIN,

CHA BLIS.

SAUTERNE.

CHAMPAGNES.

MOSELLE,

julh

In Lots to suit.

Apply to

WILLIAM DOLAN,

22, Parga Levival, Hongkong, ay 1, 1882

A.

j01

FOR SALE.

KAUTERT

MAINZ

DELICIOUS

TABLE BEER.

4 doz Case CHAMPAGNE BUTTLES.

810

**P

Apply to

SANDER & Co. Hongkong, March 30, 1882.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co,

ART

CABINET-

Furniture,

HONGKONG.

ON VIEW AT OUR

A Choice Collection of

STORE:-

MODERN ARTISTIC FURNITURE,

In SOLID ENGLISH, ITALIAN, AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT, MAHOGANY, and other Choice Foreign Woods,

OF SOUND CONSTRUCTION, EXCELLENT FINISH,

And

Moderate Price

SUITABLE FOR THE

NOVEL DRAWING ROOM, BOLDOIR, DINING

AND

RICH

UPHOLSTERY

WORK.

Manufactured

1:Y

HALL & HOLTZ,

SHANGHAI

To Let.

and

BED ROOM,

With Elegant Curtain Materials, Wall Papers, Dados, Furniture Coverings,

Carpets, Sc..

En Suite.

The Opry from Shears Hall & Melz, bean

on a visit to Changhong - will be hoppy to give any in-

formation relating to the absce

TO LET-FURNISHED.

Hongkong, May 11, 1882)

ART of BUNGALOW, West Point

(next to SPASIA CONSULATE). For Particulari, apply id

J. R. McDONALD,

Lane, Crawford & Co. Hongkong, May 20; 1882.

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TO LET. TOMMODIOUS" OFFICES and COM

TEADOR'S QUARTERS, &c., with or without GODOWNS, in Peddar's Wharf Buildings, at present in the uocupation of Megar HEISE & Co. View of the Harbour.

next.

Intimations.

COLOMBI

NOLONEL IKE AUSTIN'S NEW

AMERICAN RIFLE RANGE, BOWLING ALLEY, HONGKONG. HOTEL, OPEN ON MONDAY, MAY 1ST, 1882.

BELL TARGETS, FLYING AND STA- TIONARY BIRDS, &c., &c.

Popular Prices!?

Intimations.

TOK KE E, CDAL MERCHANT, 33. WING HING LINE, HONGEONU, LEPS on hand for Sale all Kinds of

KSTEAM, COAL of the best quality, at moderate rate; also has always Powerful STEAM LAUNCHES for Hice at a reasonable Charge, either for Special Purposes, Excur

25 Cents,sions, or Towing...

FOUR SHOTS for..

Gallery open daily from 4 to 12 p.m., to all respectable Members of the Community.

Hongkong, April 29, 1882,

TAKASIMA COLLIERY.

MESES 0. I. HAMBRO & SONT VILLA, ROBINSON ROAD.

THE HOUSE known as "Patset Pession to be had from the lat MayHE Undersigned has been appointed

The Hongkong Agency receives Fixed Deposita on Terms to be ascertained on application, grants Drafts and Credita on all parts of the World, and transacts every description of Banking Exchange Business,

F. COCHINARD,

Agent, Hongkong.

Hongkong, February 8, 1882.

Notices of Firms.

NOTICE

THE Undersigned las Admitted Mr. M. I SALAMON into PARTNER. SHIP from this date, and the BusINESS in fature will be Conducted under the Style ef *HOLMES & SALAMON,"

(Signed) GEORGE HOLMES. Queen's Road Central, 1st May, 1882.

NOTICE.

THE Undersigned have been appointed SOLE AGENTS for the Sale of their GOODS by Messrs KYNOCH & Co., of WETTOX, Dear BIRMINGHAM.

MEYER & Co.

Hongkong, August 13, 1881.

For Particulars, apply to

G. R. LAMMERT, Peddar's Wharf.. Hongkong, May 1, 1882,

TO LET

(POSSESSION ON 1ST JUNE NEXT.)

THE FIRST FLOOR, West Side, of #MARINE HOUSE,"No: 15, QUEEN'S ROAD. Now in the occupation of Messrs WILSON & BIRD.

Apply to ⠀⠀E, R. BELILIOS. Hongkong, May 16, 1882,

TO LET.

(WITH POSSESSION ON THE 1ST MAY.)

HE New FAMILY RESIDENCE sit THE FAD THE Bos Robinsons Road, replete with every convenience, TENNIS LAWN, STABLIND, &C.

-BFIRST CLASS GODOWNS of all Size Water-eide. Inspection is invited.

Za Apply to

SHARP, TOLLER & JOHNSON, 13au82 Hongkong, April 8, 1882.

Apply to

G. R. LAMMERT, Hongkong, April 5, 1882

·G

O DOWNS-TO

LET.

PRAYA EAST AND WANGHAI ROAD. For Particulars, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1882."

TO BE LET.

THE Undersign Ak of the above COALS at HoNoLONG, from and after this

H. J. A TRIPP,

date.

Milsu Bisla Mai, S. 8. Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1882,

0027

UNIÓN INSURANCE SOCIETY OF CANTON.

Hongkong, Jamiary 13, 1889.

NOTICE

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日六初月四年午壬

Intimations.

QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

TN Accordance with. Ordinance No. 6 of 1875, the Underimentioned BANKS will be CLOSED for the Transaction of l'ablic Business, on WEDNESDAY, the 24th Instant, For the "Oriental Bank Corporation,"

GEO. O. SCOTT, Mélanger. For the Cartered Scintile Bank of

Inn, Loudon and Chine,

JOIN THURBURN, Almager. For the Chartured Bank of India, Aus

tralia and Chiun,"

WILLIAM FORREST, Mininger. For the Hongkong and Shanghai, Bank-

ing Corporation,”

T. JACKSON, Ching Manager.

For the Comptoir Escompte de Paris," F COCHINARD, Apeit. Hongkong May 29, 1882.

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NORTH CHINA INSURANCE. COM-

I'ANY.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE SC DIVIDEND for the Fear 1881, being an interim Return to |contributing Starclashlets of TWENTY-FIVE" PER BENT. (207) on Net Pretnia for that year, is now Declared, fir accordance with the Resolution passed at the.. Ordinary General Mosting of the Company hold ou the 14th time.

Waurants will be issued in due course, Payable at the Hestatoru and SnaSOBA BAXKun and after MONDAY, the 8th Inst.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

HERBERTS, MORRIS,

Secretary.

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Shanghai, 2nd May, 1882.

HONGKONG ST. ANDREW'S SOCIETY.

TN Compliance with the Provisions of

PRICE, $24 PER ANNUM.

Insurances.

THE TOKIO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

THE MITSUBISHI MAIL S. S. CO. the above Company, the Undersigned is having been appointed AGENTS for prepared to accept MARINE RISKS at Current Rules and asual Discounts.

H. J. H. TRIPP, Agent, M. B. M. 3. S. Co. Hongkong, April 26, 1882. - 0627

Shipping,

Steamers.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT.)

The Spanish Steamer

"Sorsogon,"

Captain Lores, will ba despatched for the above Pert on TUESDAY, the 23rd Instant, at Noon.

For Froight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS & Co. Hongkong, May 20, 1832.

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FOR HOIHOW AND PAKHOL

The Steamship

"Ping-on,"

Capt. McCasern, will be despatched for the abova Ports on WEDNESDAY, the 24th Inst., at Daylight, instead of as previously advertised.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

"RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, May 20, 1883.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

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The British Steamer

„!! Cairnæmuir,

Captain G. L. CASTLE,

for the

Roleplat thera MEETING above Port, and will lead this on Mo

of the MEMBERS is hereby convenel, to DAY, the 29th Instant, at 4 p.m. bu holden in the CITY HALL, on FRIDAY EVENING, 21h Yustant, at 6 o'clock.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

A. MACLYMONT,

Hum Secy, pro. tom.

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Hongkong, May 18, 1882,

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARITIMES.

YOMMENCING with the Departure of the "ANADYR" from this Port un the 1s JUNE NEXT, the Steamers of this Company will call at COLOMBO only, and hot at GALLE, na heretofore.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX,

Agent, Hongkong, May 12, 1882.

Insurances.

14

May 28

CALEDONIAN FIRE AND LIFE IN- SURANCE COMPANY.

THE

ESTABLtsun 1805.

THE Undersigns having been appointed AGENTS for the above Company, they aro preprost to issue Ponte: Es of Insura against FIRE un the osad Terms:

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, January 1862. je12

THE SOUTH BRITISH FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY.

OF NEW ZEALAND.

CAPITAL £1,000,000 (One Million Sterling) Unlimited Laubility of Nhareholders.

THE

HE Undersigned having been appointed AGENTS for the abure Company are prepared to accept FIRE and MARINE RISKS at Current Rates, allowing daual Discounts.

GEO. R. STEVENS & Co. Hongkong, July 1, 1681.

LANCASHIRE INSURANCE

· COMPANY,

(FIRE AND LIFE.) CAPITAL TWO Miss Szentis

THE Undersigned are prepared to grant

Poucas against thu Rink of FIRE on Fuildings or on Goods stored therein, on Goods on board Vessels usd on Hulls of Vessals in Harbour, at the usual Terms and Conditions.

Proposals for Life Ansurancea will be re- ceived, and transmitted to the Directors for their decision.

If required, protection will be granted on

delivered Life.

TAK HING LOONG, Charterer. Hongkong, May 20, 1892.

Sailing Vessels,

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FOR NEW YORK.. :-

The 3/3 L.1.1. Germ. Schooner **Bonite;"

Captain H Srek, vill load here for the above Fort, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. Hongkong, May 0,

Mxy 0, 1882,

FOR NEW YORK.

The 33 L.1.1. American Bark

Charles Stewart,"

Powers, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to ...

· RUSSELL & Co.

Hongkong, April 28, 1882.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO,

The 100 A 1 British-Ship

"Brambletge," PICKARD, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will

have quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. Hongkong, April 18, 1882.

Notices to Consignees. NOTICE is hereby given that the fol

lowing Goods IM

CB, 20 Packages MERCHANDISE, Ex Stenner Paladin, from SAIGON,

landed and stored in the Godowns of the Undersigned on the 14th February last, unlose taken delivery of before the 25th Instant, they will be SOLD by Aucrios, to defray expenses of Storage and Freigät.

TUNG KEE & Co.,

109, Wing Lah Street, Hongkong, May 13, 1882.

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NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

are requested to send in their Bills of CONSIGNEES of the following Cargo Lading to the Undersigned for counter- signature, and take immediate delivery. their risk and expense. This Cargo has been landed and stored at

No Fire Insuranco-hos-been effected.

Ex Oxus.

NOTICE is hereby given that on all art class Lives up to 1000 on Single & HS (in din), No.: 10761 case Perfura-

creding-fre per cent. per annum, which to the Undersigned Banks, or or after int For Ratos of Premiums, forms of pro- JULY, 1882, the Rate of Discount, not exposals or any other information, apply to will be allowed to the Drawood or

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co., du retiring the Bills before matarity, will or Acceptors,

Agents, Hongkong & Canton, be as follows:

Hongkong, January 4, 1867.

NORTH BRITISH & MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE Undersigned, AGENTS of the above against FIRE at Current Rates.

At que half per cent. per anm above the advertised Rate of Interest for short Deposits alloived by the leading London Joint.

Stock Banks, if the Bills are taken up in Great Britain.

At the Current Miniarum Rato of Dis count of the National Banks of France, Italy, Belgium and Germany, respectively, if taken up b

up in either of those countries. At the Current Rate of Rebate for Docu mentary Bits, if taken up in Switzerland or the United States,

At the Current Rate of Rebate allowed of the Exchange Banks, it takes up at any planetust of Suvs.

NOTICE TO BHAREHOLDERS. First Interim BONUS DE TWENTY-FIVE per cent. upon Contributions, and an THE FRONT PORTION of PREMISES Interim DIVIDEND of ONE HUNDRED and THE

formerly occupied by the late EFTY-TWO DOLLARS per Sharo for the year CHASTEL Co., 15, QUEEN'S ROLD. Suit 1831, will be Payable on TRIDAY, the For the Oriental Bank Corporation," able fer either One or Two OrrICES OF B STORK.

12th Instant.

A WEMYSS, p. Manager. Warrants may be had on application at For the "Chartered Mercantile Bank of the Office of the Society on and after that date

India, London and China,"

JOHN THURBURN Manager For the "Chartered Bank of Indin, Aus

-tralia and China,"

Apply to

BONGKONG DISPENSARY. Hongkong, May 1, 1882,-

TO LET

NO A TERRACE

Non 3 and 4, PRUDAR'S HILL

Apply to

DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Op. Hongkong, May 8, 1884.

By Order of the Board

DOUGLAS JONES,

daling Scoretary. Hongkong, May 6, 1882.

T

HEF AREA ST.

THE ISSUES OF 1978 WANIZE. Apply at this OrrICENS Hongkong, October 4, 1880,

WILLIAM FORREST, Manager. For the Hongkong and Shanghal Bank ing Corporn LE, 4. Chief Mauger,

For the "Comptoir d'Escompte do Paris

F. COCHINARD Agent. Hongkong, May 8, 1882

Jery, On, ir. M'seilles,

G. DE CHLAMPEAUX, Agent. Hongkong, May 2, 1892. --

Not Responsible for Debts. Jether the Captain, the Agents, nor Owners will be Responsible for any Debt contracted by the Officers or

their stay in Hongkong Harbour: GILMAN & Co. BYZGIA, German barque, Captain T. A Anderen.Captain.

Hongkong, January 1, 1882.

MANCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY OF. MANCHESTER AND LONDON,

ESTABLISHED 1824

Capital of the Company £1,000,000 Sterling Reserve Ful upwards of £120,000 of which is paid up£100,000 Annual Income £250,000

THE Undersigned lave been appointed Agents for the above, Company at Hongkong, Canton, Foocho, Shanghai,

Hankow, ara us

Bud

Laurances at current rates.

HOLLIDAY, WIRE & Co. Hongkong, October 15, 1868,

CARL GRRHARD, Gorman barque, Capt. Fr. Subr.Eduard Schellhass &

CHARLES STEWART, American barque, Capt. H. I. Fework. —Master.

COUSA, British barque, Captain Philip Ahler-Arthold, Karberg & Co.":

D. Thomson Captain.

GLESURY, British 8-m schoonor, Capt.

Honarca, British barque, Captain & Z Bunjo G. Morris,

KELANEY, British steamer, Captain

O'Neill-Gibb, Livingston & Co. MARTHA, British barque, Capt. McPher son-Rozario & Do

SERAPIS, British steamer, Capt. Saml. F. North Sicmiseen & Co.

XENIA, American barque, Captain NE Reynolds-Captain,