302
Ordinales incon-
sistent herewith repealed.
Penalties how recoverable.
Title.
Section II of
Ordinance No, 3 of
1859 repealed.
No Transaction of Business by the
between the 20th
October.
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28тH JULY, 1866.
XX. All Ordinances or portions of Ordinances inconsistent with the Provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
XXI. All Penalties imposed under this Ordinance shall be recovered and distributed in the manner provided by Ordinance No. 10 of 1844.
may
be
An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative
Council thereof, for altering the Time of the Vacation of the Supreme Court.
Be it enacted and ordained by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-
I. Section II of Ordinance No. 3 of 1859 is hereby repealed.
II. Except for the Purpose of issuing Writs, receiving Petitions or completing Supreme Court, &c., any Sessions, Hearing, Inquiry or Trial actually commenced on or before the Day next hereinafter mentioned, no Business shall be transacted by the Supreme Court, or the Offices connected therewith, from the Evening of the Twentieth Day of August in each Year until the Morning of the Twelfth Day of October then next following: Provided may direct re-opening nevertheless, that it shall be lawful for the Governor at any time to direct the business of the Supreme Court to be resumed during the period above named, and to make any other Order in the Premises which to the said Governor may seem expedient and necessary for the Public interests and convenience.
Proviso. Governor
of Court,
No. 115.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
At the request of Commodore JONES, the following Hydrographic Notice respecting a Rock North Eastward of the Lammock Islands, and also respecting Mackinnon Rock, is published for the information of Mariners, and others whom it may concern.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th July, 1866.
W. H. RENNIE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
Mr. Tizard, Master R.N., and Chief Assistant Surveyor of H.M.S. Rifleman, having, under the orders of Commodore O. J. Jones, proceeded to Swatow for the purpose of searching for certain rocks in the neighbourhood of that port, the result is hereby made known for general information.
JNO. WM. REED, Master Commanding H.M.S. “Rifleman,"
and in Charge of China Sea Survey.
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28тa JULY, 1866.
30204
MACKINNON ROCK, in the Channel between Namoa and the Lamock Islands, on which the Ellen Rodger struck in 1862, is a dangerous coral pinnacle with only & feet on it at low water. From it, the North-west point of Plat Island bears S. 62 W., three quarters of a mile. East extremity of Oeste Rock S. 14° E., 14 mile. Apex of Bluff Rock S. 50° E., 2 miles, and Apex of Dome Island N. 65° E., 2 miles.
Mr. Boxer, Master in Command of H.M.S. Hesper, reported another Rock in this Channel a little to the Eastward of the Mackinnon Rock. This danger was searched for in the Drake without success, and the fishermen most positively asserted that no other Rock than the Mackinnon exists in the Channel. We are therefore of opinion, that Mr. Boxer must have seen the Mackinnon Rock, the difference in position may be ascribed to the fact of the Hesper being an iron vessel, and, in consequence, the bearings taken from the Compasses cannot be implicitly relied on.
To avoid this danger, vessels entering the Channel from the Westward, should not bring Plat Island to the Westward of S.W. by S., whilst Dome Island is Northward of an E. by N. bearing; when Oeste Rock bears S. by W., they are to the Eastward of the Mackinnon Rock, and can haul to the Southward.
Entering the Channel from the Eastward, after passing Dome Island steer to the Northward until it bears E. by N., keeping it on that bearing until Plat Island bears S.W. by S.
No. 116.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
T. H. TIZARD, Master H.N. and Chief Assistant Surveyor H.M.S, “Rifleman,"
At the request of Commodore JONES, the following Extract respecting a Rock, North of Quemoy Island, is published for the information of Mariners, and others whom it may concern.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th July, 1866.
W. H. RENNIE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
The Gunboat Grasshopper drawing about eight feet of water when North of Quemoy Island, off Chimney Hill, on 23rd June, 1866, reports:~~
"Touched a Rock, which is not laid down in the Admiralty Chart, the depth of water at the time all round the ship "with the exception of the spot where she touched, which was before the foremast, was 34 fathoms, it being low water at the "time, the gun-boat did not remain there more than 3 minutes.
"The following are the bearings:-
"Chimney Hill..
"Centre Hill.. "Ship's Head.
True Extract,
OLIVER J. JONES,
Commodore.
.S.E. by S.
West.
N.W.N."
(Signed)
J. C. PATTERSON,
Lieutenant Commander.
Hongkong, 20th July, 1866.
HYDROGRAPHIC NOTICE. CHINA, EAST COAST.
SHEET 3, AND NAMOA ISLAND.
Fariation 0 0'.
LAMOCK ISLANDS.—The two small Islands North-eastward of the East Lamock Islands are, with reference to East Lamock Island, incorrectly laid down on the Chart; they should be farther to the South-eastward. Assuming East Lamock Island to be correctly laid down; from its South-east point the North Rock bears N. 38° E. instead of N. 22° E., and the Island between North Rock and East Lamock Island bears from the South-east point of East Lamock Island N. 29° E. instead of N, 15° E., as shewn on the Chart, (see Admiralty Chart, Namoa Island, No. 1957.)
The distances shewn on the Chart are correct. The South-east extremity of East Lamock Island is in line with the South-east extremity of North Kock on the bearing S. 42° W. iustead of S. 25o W.
From the North-east point of North Rock the observed true bearing of Dome Island was found to be N. 67° 50′ W., agreeing with the Chart.
TIMES ROCK situated to the North-eastward of the Lamock Islands, originally reported by Mr. Anderson of the schooner Times, (vide China Pilot, p. 104,) and on which several vessels have recently struck, is a dangerous coral pinnacle with only 9 feet over it at low water. From it the North Rock of Lamock Islands bears S. 37° W., distant a little over a mile; and Dome Island N. 73° 30′ W., distant 12 miles.
When on the Rock the East bluff of East Lamock Island is just scen open Westward of the Western apex of North Rock, the extremes of the Islands subtending an angle of 13° 11'.
The High Lamock, opens North-westward of East Lamock clears the Rock to the North-westward; and opens South-eastward of it, clears the Rock to the South-eastward.
To avoid this danger, the angle subtended by the Lamock Islands should not be greater than 10°, when the High Lamook is shut in.
The Times, and other vessels placed this Rock farther from the Islands, but on nearly the same bearing as given above. The distance, which with them must have been mere guess work, was carefully measured from H. M. gun-boat Drake, whilst at anchor on the Rock. Its position as marked on the Admiralty Chart, from the authority of Mr. Anderson, was sounded over, but no danger could be discovered, and the fishermen, who were offered a reward to point out any other Rocks, assert that none other exist in that vicinity.
No. 117.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified that His Excellency the GOVERNOR has appointed N. R. MASSON, Esquire, to be a Cathedral Trustee on behalf of the Government for the Year 1866-67, vice JOHN SIMPSON, Esquire, resigned.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th July, 1866.
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
W. H. RENNIE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified for general information that henceforward Correspondence addressed to Italy will be liable to the following rates of postage which must be paid in advance, viz.:
Under an ounce in weighs
24 cents.
FOR A LETTER Above ounce but not exceeding 1 ounce in weight, 48 cents.
NEWSPAPERS
2 cents each.
For every additional ounce.
48 cents.
It is to be understood that these rates cover the postage on such Correspondence to Alexandria only, leaving the postage for its conveyance from Alexandria to Italy to be collected on delivery.
General Post Office, Hongkong, 25th July, 1866.
F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.
302
Ordinales incon-
sistent herewith repealed.
Penalties how recoverable.
Title.
Section II of
Ordinance No, 3 of
1859 repealed.
No Transaction of Business by the
between the 20th
October.
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28тH JULY, 1866.
XX. All Ordinances or portions of Ordinances inconsistent with the Provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed.
XXI. All Penalties imposed under this Ordinance shall be recovered and distributed in the manner provided by Ordinance No. 10 of 1844.
may
be
An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative
Council thereof, for altering the Time of the Vacation of the Supreme Court.
Be it enacted and ordained by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-
I. Section II of Ordinance No. 3 of 1859 is hereby repealed.
II. Except for the Purpose of issuing Writs, receiving Petitions or completing Supreme Court, &c., any Sessions, Hearing, Inquiry or Trial actually commenced on or before the Day next hereinafter mentioned, no Business shall be transacted by the Supreme Court, or the August and the 12th Offices connected therewith, from the Evening of the Twentieth Day of August in each Year until the Morning of the Twelfth Day of October then next following: Provided may direct re-opening nevertheless, that it shall be lawful for the Governor at any time to direct the business of the Supreme Court to be resumed during the period above named, and to make any other Order in the Premises which to the said Governor may seem expedient and necessary for the Public interests and convenience.
Proviso. Governor
of Court,
No. 115.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
At the request of Commodore JONES, the following Hydrographic Notice respecting a Rock North Eastward of the Lammock Islands, and also respecting Mackinnon Rock, is published for the information of Mariners, and others whom it may concern.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th July, 1866.
W. H. RENNIE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
Mr. Tizard, Master R.N., and Chief Assistant Surveyor of H.M.S. Rifleman, having, under the orders of Commodore 0. J. Jones, proceeded to Swatow for the purpose of searching for certain rocks in the neighbourhood of that port, the result is hereby made known for general information.
JNO. WM. REED, Master Commanding H.M.S. “Rifleman,"
and in Charge of China Sea Survey.
THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28тa JULY, 1866.
30204
MACKINNON ROCK, in the Channel between Namoa and the Lamock Islands, on which the Ellen Rodger struck in 1862, is a dangerous coral pinnacle with only & feet on it at low water. From it, the North-west point of Plat Island bears
S. 62 W., three quarters of a mile. East extremity of Oeste Rock S. 14° E., 14 mile. Apex of Bluff Rock S. 50° E., 2 miles, and Apex of Dome Island N. 65° E., 2 miles.
Mr. Boxer, Master in Command of H.M.S. Hesper, reported another Rock in this Channel a little to the Eastward of the Mackinnon Rock. This danger was searched for in the Drake without success, and the fishermen most positively asserted that no other Rock than the Mackinnon exists in the Channel. We are therefore of opinion, that Mr. Boxer must have seen
the Mackinnon Rock, the difference in position may be ascribed to the fact of the Hesper being an iron vessel, and, in consequence, the bearings taken from the Compasses cannot be implicitly relied on.
To avoid this danger, vessels entering the Channel from the Westward, should not bring Plat Island to the Westward of S.W. by S., whilst Dome Island is Northward of an E. by N. bearing; when Oeste Rock bears S. by W., they are to the Eastward of the Mackinnon Rock, and can haul to the Southward.
Entering the Channel from the Eastward, after passing Dome Island steer to the Northward until it bears E. by N., keeping it on that bearing until Plat Island bears S.W. by S.
No. 116.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
T. H. TIZARD, Master H.N. and Chief Assistant Surveyor H.M.S, “Rifleman,"
At the request of Commodore JONES, the following Extract respecting a Rock, North of Quemoy Island, is published for the information of Mariners, and others whom it may concern.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th July, 1866.
W. H. RENNIE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
The Gunboat Grasshopper drawing about eight feet of water when North of Quemoy Island, off Chimney Hill, on 23rd June, 1866, reports:~~
"Touched a Rock, which is not laid down in the Admiralty Chart, the depth of water at the time all round the ship "with the exception of the spot where she touched, which was before the foremast, was 34 fathoms, it being low water at the "time, the gun-boat did not remain there more than 3 minutes.
"The following are the bearings:-
"Chimney Hill..
"Centre Hill.. "Ship's Head.
True Extract,
OLIVER J. JONES,
Commodore.
.S.E. by S.
West. N.W.N."
(Signed)
J. C. PATTERSON,
Lieutenant Commander.
Hongkong, 20th July, 1866.
HYDROGRAPHIC NOTICE. CHINA, EAST COAST.
SHEET 3, AND NAMOA ISLAND.
Fariation 0 0'.
LAMOCK ISLANDS.—The two small Islands North-eastward of the East Lamock Islands are, with reference to East Lamock Island, incorrectly laid down on the Chart; they should be farther to the South-eastward. Assuming East Lamock Island to be correctly laid down; from its South-east point the North Rock bears N. 38° E. instead of N. 22° E., and the Island between North Rock and East Lamock Island bears from the South-east point of East Lamock Island N. 29° E. instead of N, 15° E., as shewn on the Chart, (see Admiralty Chart, Namoa Island, No. 1957.)
The distances shewn on the Chart are correct. The South-east extremity of East Lamock Island is in line with the South-east extremity of North Kock on the bearing S. 42° W. iustead of S. 25o W.
From the North-east point of North Rock the observed true bearing of Dome Island was found to be N. 67° 50′ W., agreeing with the Chart.
TIMES ROCK situated to the North-eastward of the Lamock Islands, originally reported by Mr. Anderson of the schooner Times, (vide China Pilot, p. 104,) and on which several vessels have recently struck, is a dangerous coral pinnacle with only 9 feet over it at low water. From it the North Rock of Lamock Islands bears S. 37° W., distant a little over a mile; and Dome Island N. 73° 30′ W., distant 12 miles.
When on the Rock the East bluff of East Lamock Island is just scen open Westward of the Western apex of North Rock, the extremes of the Islands subtending an angle of 13° 11'.
The High Lamock, opens North-westward of East Lamock clears the Rock to the North-westward; and opens South- eastward of it, clears the Rock to the South-eastward.
To avoid this danger, the angle subtended by the Lamock Islands should not be greater than 10°, when the High
Lamook is shut in.
The Times, and other vessels placed this Rock farther from the Islands, but on nearly the same bearing as given above. The distance, which with them must have been mere guess work, was carefully measured from H. M. gun-boat Drake, whilst at anchor on the Rock. Its position as marked on the Admiralty Chart, from the authority of Mr. Anderson, was sounded over, but no danger could be discovered, and the fishermen, who were offered a reward to point out any other Rocks, assert that none other exist in that vicinity.
No. 117.
GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.
It is hereby notified that His Excellency the GOVERNOR has appointed N. R. MASSON, Esquire, to be a Cathedral Trustee on behalf of the Government for the Year 1866-67, vice JOHN SIMPSON, Esquire, resigned.
By Order,
Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th July, 1866.
POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.
W. H. RENNIE, Acting Colonial Secretary.
It is hereby notified for general information that henceforward Correspondence addressed to Italy will be liable to the following rates of postage which must be paid in advance, viz.:
Under an ounce in weighs
24 cents.
FOR A LETTER Above ounce but not exceeding 1 ounce in weight, 48 cents.
NEWSPAPERS
2 cents each.
For every additional ounce.
48 cents.
It is to be understood that these rates cover the postage on such Correspondence to Alexandria only, leaving the postage
for its conveyance from Alexandria to Italy to be collected on delivery.
General Post Office, Hongkong, 25th July, 1866.
F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.
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