DOCKS:
DEPARTURE OF STEAMERS.
The "Cadiz," leaves for Shanghai, "HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DUGE Ch Ninno, Nagasaki, and Yedo, to-day at
GENTS and Gumanders are informed that. Mails close at 1 r..
the Dock Company's Retablishments at
The Tigre leaves to-day at Noon hampo, afford every facility for Repairing Sparring, and letting Vessels of all sizor the for Saigon, Singapore, Galle and Post Office Gompany
Suez, carrying Mails. Eats also prepared to execute all kinds of work prompt despatob.
The Dial is built of Granite, and is 530 feet Arer all, with 523 feet on. die Blocks, und a Breadth of 80 feet at the Entranon. It can ho
ased as either one or two locks, being fitted with
Two issue. It is also furnished with Storm Famps.
Depthof Water at Spring Tidos, 1e) to 17 Feet
Neap do. 13 to 18 do.
Sitled Attached to the Docks in a Pair of Sheare with 2 dapetan and 3 Winnber, and Capable of lifting 50 tons, with a Depth of Wafer under the Shears, alongside the Jutty, enough for any Teesels at alt times of Tides.
Alan, One Wood Dock, capable of taking a Vassal of 230 feet on the keel, un'a teft of 14 Feet at Spring Tides, and 11 at Neap Tides This Dock is also fitted with a Caisson, and is puiaped put by steam.
The above are the only Docks in Whampoa sited with Caissons.
There are also Two Nud Docks, one capable of taking in Vessels of 164 fent un the keel, with a Draft of 12 feet 6 inches a Spring Tides, and " fost inches as Neap Tides. The other, Vessels of 120 feet 6 inches at Spring Tides, and 7 feet 6 isches at Neap do.
The Eogiae House under the Superintendence of European Engineers and Boilermakers con- tains Lathes of all sizes, and capable of taking any Fixed Shaft; one Self-asting Planing schior Screwing Machine, with Taps and Disa complete. Large and Small Dring Machines, Punching and Cutting Yacbines, Rolling Machines, powerful Steam Hummer (3 to 5.0.
The Blacksmi's so costans 1 Largo Boi- laraker's Furnace audi2 Suiths Furges, tied with Steam Blowere.
The Iron Foundry contains a Furnace, capabic
of inelting 5 tone, and Brass Furnace for melting
halfa lozi
Attached to the premises is a Cirqular Sawit drivan by Steam, capable of cutting fogs or planks of any length.
The whole under the Superintendance of expe runde European Foremen.
All Tools and Materials connected with Macul
itory kept always ca hand..
Copper and Yellore Moral Sheathing. Felt, Pitch Tar, Dakum, Paints. Gils, &c.,
market rates.
., Enpplied t
A powerful Stesin Tag, of 100 Horsepower, is ways in rendinces to Low Vessels to and from the Docks, or to Behi
For Dock Charges, or further particulars, apply to Mr. D. LAPRAIS. Hangkang, er to G. N. Misre Madager, Whampoa.
if Hongkong, 4th January, 1964.
Hongkong.
To the Editor of the "Doity Press," DUAR SIN,Wishing to proses to the consi- deration of all who may wish to interest them, selves in the projects and ideas that I have formed about the formation of a Company to construct Gupite Dock in Praya Maadugo, I beg you will give publicity in your scoredited journal to the pro- jeets of the Prospects" that I bave the honour Te forward yon versio, Dear Sir, Your obs
Sercant
B. E. CARNEIRO.
PROSPECTUS.
MACÃO HOCK COMPANY; CAPITAL-$150,000 in 150 Sberes of $1,000 each.
a
closes at 10.30 A.M.
II. M. S." Flamer" leaves, ts-day at 11 x.x. fur Amoy,
i
THE CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY,"
for China, Japan, and the Philippines, for 1864.
The Proprietor of the aliovo publication will feel obliged if parties who have not been supplied. with the necessary farms for correction will sand in their names to the Daily Pross" Ulice in mediately. Advertisements for the Directory will be received till the 400 metani.
Hongkong 4th January, 1603
the
The Daily Press.
HONGKONG, 26TH JANUARY, 1969.
The Band of the 9th Regiment, will play towing airs on the Parade ground, this ovaning, Etioslay.
PROGRAMME. 1.--Dretaro Macon " 3.Quadrifle "St. Patrick 3.Selection "Zampė " 1.--Walta Mandolina" -Selection Attilla" G. Galop Champagner'
cluber.
DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1964
attributable to two very plain causes-one, the circumstance of the British government diresting that the fleet and troops on the Chi-
FOR SALE.
FOR SALE. TOPPER SHAPING, ami Munti
nese and Japan station shall be paid in that 100 heads Penrex, just huded ex Lay YELLOW METAL SHEATHING
currency only-the other, the fact of the sune boing to demand for Japan.
rol.
Apply to
F. G. BELD, Auctioneer, &e... Opposite the Oriental Bank tf Ingkang..1th September, 1803. Just landed if for Sun by the undersigned
ex "Stuart Ilertley
Therefore, in so far as the currency is cou cerned, it may be safely affirmed, first, that tho Chinese have no fixed currency whatever. of their own,—seconds to the Valne harmo on the markets of foreign trade to the res peotive descriptions of coin or bullion sodNESS'S STUDT, in quarts Dublin korticu does not mutate by the force of prejudice, in 2 doz. once.
Hennessy's Fins Old Pare Brandy, in 1 dez. liut by the force of circumstances and--third, in our own opinion, the British Government
Daff and Gordon's Sherry, in I dox, cuker, and might easily regulate the entire currency of quarter osaks. China, by pasking & Consular Ordinancn do- claring certain description of evin only a legal tentay-provided due regard were had to the intensic value thereof.
To prove that the Chinese are guided by circumstances, and not by prejudica in the the various kinds of value they itach noin, we will name two instances which have happened within our own residence in China, First, as regaitis Mexican dollars. J Canton in old times, the currency was in chopped dellas weighed at 7-1.7. The system was so open to courpradorie manipulation, and The foi came so senroe, that the Foreign merchacts could stand it no longer. They accordingly called a meeting whereal it was determined that Mexican dollars, which were then ten per cent discount, sliould be given and taken a par. The Gordian knoë was ont; the shroffs kickel a little, and the con- pradores took the shine grounds as Dometrins of Ephesus but the loeign erchant was inexorable, he would pay in nothing but Mex- icans, and he would willingly receive them and so the Rubicon was crossen. Te is true that the Hongkong local government had for a legal tender, but Hongking was then some years previously made the Moxionn dol- no sinulla place as hardly to be deemed com- mercial.
Again, in the case of the notes of the local Juttien. banks in this colony. The Oriental Bank Herold.
was the first to feat them; as first they would Kurt Buller.
Verdi. not pass errant at all amongst the Chinese, ...Lubge. and it was only by are tact and manage
ment, conbined with preseveranço, that cou- fidence in the notes was established. The
We are inforated on good fauthority that banks fel the market gently and all appeared
I casas.
ly
4
Base's Pale Ale; in quarta nud pinta, line Old Furt.
Oilman's Stores of every dereription for Fami
use
From France, ex "Feliz," and other Arrivals: Clarets, of avery description. Burgandy
Ilanta Suaterne, Chateau d'Yquen. Haute Barsa
Vermuth, Noilly Prat,
Breakfast Wine, in vaske.
Liqueurs, of every description.
Patés de Strassbourg Truffde, and tigg. Assorted Truffled Patas.. Furn Truffes; in and tins. Champignons au Nutorel, is and this. Asparagus, Carottes, Fuas, and every descrip- tion of Vegetables.
Olives, Freuch Pickles. Tomatoes. &c., &c.
LAMBERT, ATKINSON&a 22. Hongkong. Bu October, 1883.
PLATFORMLSCALES, sorted a
TH
tf
hand
Just Innded as "Samuel Russe!!.'
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & C Hongkong, 8th October, 1863. EX IMPERATRICE"
Undersigned receives per every
HOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. Bonkong, 4th Oster. 1802.
AVID-Corsar and pe, Canvas and Te
Russian Ropn.
Paints, Linseed Oil and Turpsatiae. Manila Rope.
INSURANJES.
YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOFÍA.
TION OF SUANGIAL
TO LET.
THE House No. 408 in Hollywood. Rund at present occupied by the undersigned. "Tas
THE Undersigned having been appointed Se-session te he had imeifiutely cretaries and Agents of this Association, nee
The use is of two stories and niso more
prepared to ieso Policies pon Marine Risks suitable for a family. at current rates of premium: Policies can be de payable in LONDON, Now YURS, BONDAY CALCUTTA, SINGAPORE, Huseresa, Peatuow and Ne-SHANGHAT.
Vivian's and Rodger, and Sons Yelluir
tal and Composition Nails, Fennett's Ale and brown out:
ONORD & Co,
tf longkong. Ard Kovember, 1885.
Fx Troms," and "Ass Riding Hunde je CUPHIOR quality DIED SERVICES:
DZERT do
In addition to the usunt brokerage, this Asse ciation returns to the assured of each your as the close of each current year, fiteen (15) per cent of te profits of the Company fit that year divided pro rata to the amount of premine judi by each policy holder.
RUSSELL &: Da Hongkong 10th November, 1862.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY,
NOTION. Patent Prouch Syros COXER FOR THE Undersigned having roeived extended 11-
Do. Lacquered PAELE LANTS Gut Glass Decanters
&c.. & Du
BOWRA &
1. Hongkong, 24th November: 1863.
Just arried a fordult, QUPERIOR. Toes, in t-doz, cuers, (Parina.)
Best BELTZER WATER, in 2-dez, stone hat-
tles.
VARNOUTH, Rivoire Freres.
Oiste O. Plagniol.
Assorted Liquor, do, do,
VINgoan, in hugahenda
Gaite feum the RogAL INARANCE COMPANY, are now uuchoried to issue Policias against Fire në follows, viz.
Ou any Fireb-clana Building or ou
Goods Store: therein in Hoxoxox. $60,000
in Macao...$15,000 WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co., Agents Regal Insurance Company
of Liverpool... Mongkong. 8th May, 18 CRAVERSAL MARINE INSURANDIC
W. TUSTAU & Co..
- Hongkong, 5th May FAG
Serviceable Good-BOAT, early me, whste boat ends-30 feet long, suitable for a ship
or house boat.-with Gara, Mast, Sail, House- awning, &c., complete.
Apply at the Office of this paper. tfogkong, 30th December. 183.
́EX OVERLAND MAT 100TS and Shoes from Gans welciated Ma-
nufactory Paris.
DE SILVER & Co. Hongkong, 7th November, 158.
COMPANY, LIMITED.
...
For further particulars apply to
E. SOOMAR & (9. t. Jangkang, Dth Öctober, 1863. THE Hotax No. 7, West is Bay View, at pre- sent. Dooupied by J. PAONCEFORE, EAT P session to be had on the 1st February next.
Apply u
THOS.. WALLACE, East Point.
if Hongkong; 11th December, 1663.
HENK Pituated in Bigin Street, comianadís, A
dne view of the harbour. Possession can he bad immediately.
Apply to
MESE LINH, CRATED A Co.
Hongkong. 1st Uclober. 1863.
FOR such perjal as may be agreed upon the whole or part of an Excellant and Beautiful Garden Lei, at the upper oud of tim Py Valley.
Apply to T. M., at the Office of this paper. tf Hongkong. 3th August, 1863.
ROW OF NEW. Lopana in Segmour Road.
Itent moderate. Apuly to
DAVID SASSOON SONS & Co. Hongkong, 29th October, 1863, WO depbifully Skates Three Storied
HOUSES in Spring Guritas ench ́haring x Rooms, with out-Houses.
Undersigned having been appointed. Agents for the boso nasped Company at Hongkong, u prepared to grant Policice, pag
blu at any of Me following Porta
London Calenta. Bombay,
Kurraulice.
Mauras. Melbourne,
The Cape, Shanghai..
SMH, KENNEDY & Co. Bongkang, 1st August, 16830
** LIVERPOOL & LONDON FIRE & LIKE
INSURANCE COMPANY.
The undersigned having ben sapointed Agents Terry's Patent CABINER, with Impt of the above Company at this Port, are prepared to grant Policies against Fire to the extent of Messageri.HITWORTH'S RIFLES,
acnts and Cartridges completa.
£10,000 un Buiklings or on Cook stored therein
SMITH, KENNEDY & Co.
៥៤. Hongkong, El Aguas, i
as Imperiales Steamer and has always on
G, DUROST 12m Hongkong, 3rd November, 1883.
for sale Irons Sausage.
Just landing Kelso," and "Invincible.“. DASS! PALE ALE, in kogsbeads. do. in kilderkins.
do:
do. do. in pines and quart boliles GIGINESA STOUT, iu pints.
Prine YORK HANS, from $5-12 each. COLDDER CHEES, extremely well-packed;
equal to Overland.
All descriptions of OMAN'S-STOREs, for f
use.
the office of Master of the Hongkong Mint to prefer payments in their own notes to hurdmily
as brei oilored to and accepted by a Const. run onlteni cccurred twice, which
LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co, tongkang. 10th June, 1863.
Must Splodid GorTAUR Prayo, just landed,
Apply to
·JI. JURGENS & C.
tr Dongkong, 17th Juho, 1863,
The conclusion of these remarks is some-LOORING STUFF, to 1 in, tongued and
grooved, at the
HONOKONG TIMER YARD."
if Hongkong, 6th Devomber, 1863
IN Jaroice of GALVANIZED and CounGarry
Saver Taon with Nails and Sorews.
Apply to
WALKER, BORRADAILE & Up. Hongkong 10th October, 1863.
EX LATE ARRIVALS.
jonal of the Itoyal Engineers. The galleing met with digaified smirks and Spanish latt-Colonel no doubt stands well in the corps dullara, where Mexican would have answered to which he belongs, but we cannot help the purpose, public confidence was established viewing the appointment with suspicion, bo and now we see nearly four millions of notes erase although the Lords Commissioners of current! the Treasury themselves distinctly stated in their public despatches on the affair, that an thing like the postscript to a lady'r letter office: uould be selected for the past who was thut is it contains the gist of the communica- a practical chemist, a neterallugist, and sme- tion. If we are right in arguing that the chania, ws are assured that he is neither the experiment regarding the outcmninted dollar one nor the other, and that he is the first sud should be tried by the Imperial government the last party to whom the offer was inde. As with dollars coined in London, made current by a iasa takes a wife for better or worse, so are local ordinanco, the ready to Governor No- officers appointed to flid colous under the ex-binson's soleme lies with our Legistative Coun isting jolling, if not corrupt, regime: but inel, who by passing an augudent embracing D. HENRY'S Canvas, Europe and Manila asmuch as a man cannot try a wifa bofors the the suggestions and principles we lay down, Cordage, patent Blocks, and Sheaves, Iron- ruthless knot of matrimony makes after will solve the difficulty, and avoiding all up-mongery and fouse Fittinge, Mechanic's Tools, Soon as the Capital is subscribed for and grels sain, and ebbalitions of temper ludicrous peurance of captions opposition, will meet all Iron and Brass Screws. Oilaan a Stores, (sup3- A Meeting called to frame laws and appoint incidents, sa is there no analogy whatever ba the requirements of the case. For unless rior quality) gish and Franch Pecserved Mest Directors, &c., and sign a deed of settlement sia twena the cases., Government officials, espesomething of the sorbe done, lo result of and Vegetables Toilet, Dinner And Breakfast Ser- far to the Hongkong and Whampos Dock Com-cially for high posts are not usually found like Guvernae Robinson's scheme, il carried onto Nightglasses nud Telescopes by Ross, Cham paris's need." it is proposed to buy from Mr. B. new born infants in parsley body, nor even a can easily is foretold. The colony will be pages Wines, and Bartel's, and Vineyards Fro- E. CARYELLO, that property in the Inner Harbout move the tribe of Micanbe discovered by Lord! pit to the expense of building the mint andetetora Brandy's. Jaya Rum in Leagers. of Macao, situated on the Praya Mendaco, and Parmure, Fox Maul that was, and generally of purchasing the required machinery. If the (small sizes for families) every Geerland Bigil. now known as Gude do Carneiro."
Together with the Four Large Houses and known as Dowbe. Practical experience, and experiment should fail, all this will be deal Twelve Godowas strongly-hilt and ground ap- a successful performance of the duties assign toss besides the salaries. Again, the experi- NB.-Eails made and repaired, and Goods re- pertaining, measuring in all 705.75 superfioist fout fed should be characteristics sought for in the Boat cannot be tried until the building shall teised on Storage on board the store ship "Sa
bo erected. And again, after the building vok," (les "Tropic")
Fest Plue and Fir Timber Plank no for Shelsum of $15,000 selection of public functionaries.
The above. Boures and Gudowns are
However it is no ne crying over spilt milk. shall be erected the experiment will respiro 500,000 Board, from 1 inch thick up to 1 The colony gets saddled with unsuitable to be introduced very gradually, or it will poiments as vacancies occur or are created, surely fail so that the tint when ready will ond so long as they conduct themselves with be nearly ille.
At all events, the colony is saddled with propriety au decorum the colony submits, and de press, scurrilous and abusive, as a the salary of a master and farther ontley Domning Soet legend makes it, ia silenced. should be stopped. Culouels in the Royal En Dawbs are like white auts-once let them gineers are practical, highly intelligent men." nibbls themetres into sang quarters and un-end the cansel and advice of kim who has less they torn vicious they are geuorally let obtained the appointment of master of the alone. To attack then for incompetency mint, on many subjects, may make him worth! would be to elevate them to the realms of his salary, so perhaps matters are not es had, navrydon, and to accelerate their earthly afer alt, if the contemplated rash expenditure
can be stopped, promotion.
at present partially insured in Hongkong
Dock
for $20,000 at a premium of 11 per cent.
A contract was made to build is capable of taking in a ship with 203 feet keel and 280 over all; an entrance at the gate of 55 feet, a breadth on the inside en the p gej fact, and bottom Bã, feét now partially constructed sad can be
ished in three or four month's time, and, with a depth of water at spring tipes is 14 to 15 feet, at nap tides, is 11.12 feet, for the sum of
$24,000
5,000 1,700
Machine and Pumps and for putting up, Extra.wegek and other expenses,
Tetal gast of Granite Dock and build-
ing
If the Proprietors think desirable, the Portuguese Government hare genoted permission to extend the Dock 3 feet longer, and bare also granted permission
to fill up space that can be used na o timber yard and for other purposes-205
fect by 90 feet. The extra contraet Fr this work would be
To lengthen the Dock 31 feet
E
the Keel 20 feet
16 filling up the apnec 305 by 90 feet......
Total Amount
This would still leave an available sum of $55,100 which could be partially ased to purchase ship stores, tonchinery, and to send for Engineers, te, and the hal-
lance kept as a resecre fund, Mr. 8.
B. RAWLING has consented to act as En-
ginger to the Company, upon payment
of 5 per cent on the cust, for his services,
Ura Company paying his travelling ex-
pruses.
$75.700
5:500
10,300
LETTER TO THE EDITOR,
To return to the subject of the Mint. In reconsidering the matte, and after a certain degree of reflection, we desire to make a fow reinarks directly bearing on the practical working of the project; er rather as both the Fards of ile Treasury and Governor Robinson the reports a hear of the murder and aet of We Pinay that has been committed on board the “ Chi- candidir term- the aperiment."
To the Editor of the "Dilly Press.
Prime. York Hams, and Wiltshire Cheess
inches squite.
T. BLACKITEAD &
25,000-Cubic Foot Tenk Timber, Planks and Fair SPARS-From & inches to 21 inches at Boards, from inch thick up to 14 inches square.
BOYSPRIT PIECES, from 18 to 21 inches. partners.
Suis Kyens pieces from 12 to 18 inches. Par Saic in iute to Suit. HONGKONG TIMBER YARD,"
Next to Messra, S. Fi. BuRnów & Son's
Godowns.
150
CRESS CHAMPAGNE. ry, Pinte, in 2-dozen
G. DUBOST.
CASC9,
if Hongkong, Sth Angust, ses
Ona cannot read your account, and hear SALE in kids., Center in hbds., ALE
thick tie the first step should have been too" without a thrill of horror and may almost have had the contemptate British dollar be pardoned for fanting a revengeful spirit against $5,190 coined in London on accound anl risk of the the miscreants who would in ould bloud murder 1 or 12 men for a few pellry pients of rice.. Is Itaperini government. The weight and puri- there no way Mr. Editor of putting a stop to ruch ty shoul be identical with that at the Alexi-work cannot those in authority here do something Can dollar suficient quantity should to try and prevent us being murdered, one may have been coined in the first instance, for the say within the very quind of the Hongkong Belis? pay of the troops and the wants of the com-elp us if you can with the most powerful of levers missariat, and an Onlinance should be passed the public press. Surely the merchants here will declaring them, as well as the Mexiain dollar, give helping hand, fer they must feel it on Trade is the insurance ne. I am told there are Tes
$1,200
It is proposed, that the payraent on the Shares
be made as follows
ño
a legal under in the colony provided they are Gun Bonus at Hooghang The expense would not not deface This adus operandi would test be very herty to have one at each Puss with Fires the experiment without any risk or ouday, Bunked and all ready, say until the Chinese new and what is more it would render the success year is over, for this appears to be the worst time;
of the experiment almost a certainty-because, in thet the expanse ought not to be placed in the
Ar.
and Pour in bottles, English.
CHAS, MORGAN,
if langkung 23d June, 1863.
OEUVRES DE PIANO
·PAR RODOLFO SIPP,
AT LANE, ORAWFORD & Co.
tm ongkong, 4th January, 1861.
tf
Fer Mai Steamer “China." ETT'S DEARES, för 1861,
BOWBA & Co. KATHAÍS BRANDY in 1 lon, cards
SUKARY 3 PORT CLARET
1
- BURLEY & Co
in the first place, the Imperial government balance against the less of Human life and pro-LPHURIC ACID in custs of 100 15 not. bing cabled to coin their own dollars would party. We cannot but admire the promptness with which the Open" went out on hear
Apply E. and S," as the Office of the
25 per cant upon the formation of the Con- be sparet the necessity if entering the maring of the affair, but had she been out there, the paper.
pany.
if Wongkong, 16th November, 1968. 25 per cent at the expiration of three months. het for Mexican dollars at the excessive pie prabability is it would not have taken place.
I would saggiat ne o preventive; take frogh-aitARET, în Casks. of six or ninemium which they now have to pay for in months. (as may be hereafter deternita- other words they would obtain a deltar ut the us their guns and depend upon it there would CHANPAGNE JACQUERHON,
Apply to ed) fra the date of the second pay price of the lar silver it contained, pina the ho no Piracy. I have noticed while in Portsver cient,
expense of uninting and in the second at very rakish looking Junks with gune oruising Application for Shares can be made to
place, they present an outlet for the currency about the flatbour, as it were taking stock of the Mr. S. B. HALING; Messrs. PRILLIPS
of their dollar, by making it a legal tender in hips and bare no doubt Jooking for their vie dus. You will purden me for energiehing so viach toons & Co. of Longkong, and Mr. B.
Hongkong. As bus the soldiers will tau your space but I write loelingly for I am. que B. CARNEIRO of Maeño, and every in-
ceive them, and will pay them sway to trades who may soon be a sufferer-Léontain your ObeH formation can be obtained from the same
neo, who having to pay the local government dient Servant pources.
Minezo. 15th December, 1803.
taxes in various shapes, would have this means
DANES ISLAND DOCKS, W.HAMPOA.
CONDUCTBÚ DI
GOW & Co.
of getting rid of thin at par, no matter how strong current of China prejudice might ran against them. We do not mean that in the first instance the entire pay of the troops
NA Duck, 240 feet long. can take in Vessels should consist of the new coin, but that the
drawing 1 foet. at Spring Tides.
experiment should be tried antil about ne
One Dock, 189 icet long, san take in Vessels hundred thousand were put into circulation, drawing feet, at Spring Tidee.
There are Houses at both Doule for the aecom-nt upon that quantity establishing itself in. nodation of Csptaios and Crews of Vetrals,
All kinds of Ship, and Blackemiths Werk done,
the currency, that other hundial then-
and should borrel. But it may be reli
The Large Dock pumped out by an Engine. ed pan with the utmost coufidence, that
The Proprietors beg to notify the Merchants, Ship Owners, and Captaine, that their charges for Docking are lower than Roy in China,
Apply to
G. HARPER & Co., Honghang; or to MR. JAMES BADENOCH,
Manager. Whampoa..
so long as an onder shall be found for them by the govisament, accepting them in pay- ment of taxes, they will maintain their full value. Therefore, if the quantity placed in circulation wore limited, to the amount which the local goverment can conveniently take, sny a couple of lakhe, that new currency woult of neccesity establish itself. And tur thermore, is may eith equal confidence be 15- THIS DOCK, built of CRANITE, has been inled on, that if three faks, or even four, were thorough Working Order for nearly Two placed on the market, and the incal-gorern- Yoate. It is 335 feet Long, with a Breadth wont were to onlain for to determine that the inside do Coping Stone of 78 feet, and a Depth now dollar only should be taken in payment
if Hongkong, 4th September, 1883. LAMONT'S DOCK, ABERDEEN.
EXCELSIOR.
Kongkang, 26 January, 1864.
-
FOR SALE.
Ex Moil steamer "China." Assortment of Lodies TAMED "ATS, Biel Black Glaen Silks, 70s, to $3 per yard. Do./de. Figovad $15 to $30 per dress, White Bluck and Coloured, Freach Kid.
·Glover 600, per pair.
THOR. PEACOCK.. Hongkong, December 28, 1809. VELLOW Metal and Composition Nails.
Copper Sheathing and Nails. Iron Fireproof Safes, and Moneycheats. Copying Alachines.
N
Bass Pale Ale, in hogsheads.
Hamburg Beof and Pork.
Apply to
SLEMSSEN & Co.
tf Hongkong, 20th October, 1863.
· Just arrived and for Sale.
of 22 feet. At Spring Tides, the Depth of water for taxes, that it would instantly attain a proLLSOPP'S ALE, in kilderkins. on the Sill of the Dock is 18 to 18 feet, and st-fasium. Neap Tides, from 15 to 16 feet.
The unnt he a difference ns to the fact
Attanhed to the Book are. ENGINEERS for the existence of strong prejudice in the Anurs, with Larage of all Size PLANING minds of the Chinese people generally-b l'excica, and Suxarine Micuses of the best description; a Large FoUSDAY, Siw-Mur.Ls with still, as a nation they are decidedly practical It will be found invariably both Vertical and Circular Saws; a powerfal and militarian.
STEAM HAMMER; and every Requisite and that their strong prejudices run upon subiccts Appliance for the REPAIR or Vessels, both of which have a connexion with theif peculiar Wood and Iron; the whole under the Superinton-institutions, which have a peculias yet direct dence of EtaOPEAN FOREMEN.
hearing on their nationality, a mattex regard.
For particulars regarding Dooring and other CHARGES, apply at Nast Point, or at Aberdeen,
JOHN LAMONT.
Uongkong. April 10. 167
In re the Estate of the late Captain
ANDRRY URRAT
LL persona indabted to the above Estate are
A requested to foaks toediet payment, and
all claims against the state but be forwarded
ing which foreigners understand very litle. Irony one suppiuses however that these na-
wco-
do. do... in battles in 4-dezen sanes. Burclays STOUT, Superior PALE SHERRY,
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BRANDY, in 1 and 2 dozen casis. MARTELLS BRANDY, in 2-dozen euses,, Superior CARET PAINTS, O and TUKPENTINE. SHEATHING FELT.
CIAS. H. MORDAN, Hongkong, 2ard March, 186a.
Beneised by late arrivals and for Sale. by the Undersigned. Splendid lot of Furniture, evasitting of
tional prejudices perrade the currency que A Bichly Carved Mahogany and Jaoarau. tion, beertainly is vastly mistaken--they | Marble-top Saboards, Toilet-stands, Sulas,
The shroffs and native bankers rule Couches, Chaire, &e. du net.
Three Splendid Tropeany with Marite-upt
the currency at tinies they may act arbite
Alen
rily, but generally there are good and valid and Richly Carved Gold Frames an invoice of reasons for the enhancement of the various first-rate Sirrurs, different sizes,
Tro Splendid Cottage Pianos, three Stringed, valne on clear Mexican collata, which Cover-expressly made for this climate, one of which by
Erate" of Paris.
to the undersigned before the 30th day of Jues, kinds of enn. For iusiauer, the enhanced 1864.
ARTHUR SASSOON, GEORGE A. F. NORRIS,
Exccuters.
of Lengkong, Ste January, 1984,
nor Robinson in his correspondence with the
Dake of Newcastle on the Hongkong Mint, so ignorantly ascribes to Chinese prejudice, is
LUTKENS, ROESING & Co. Hongkong, 4th December. 19.
J. PETITJEAN, 400 Queen's Road. ' i tiongkong, 20th November, 1861.
Just received er "Rizietan.” TAMS and CHEEST, in prime condition.
BRANDY, and WINES, &c.
J. D. WATSON," Stay Hotel, Queen's Road Hongkong, 21 November. 1863. BOOTS and SHOES, by the real Makers in Lon- don, which arrive by both the. Frenels and
English Steamers rigulasty,"
Alro, Velvet, Braver, nod Felt Hata, of all kinds, Helmets Shakos: Caps, &o., from J. Elliceed & anus, Londom, for Sale at
TUNG-CHEONG, " No. 107, Queen's Road. Im Hongkong, 28th Dedeiber, 1963.
JUST LANDED,
and for Sale by the Undersigned,
ex Olipper Red Ridinghood,
ISAXCELLENT CONETTIGN..
EST YORK HAMS,
Sides of English 11400.
Chess, in bladder. BUTTee, in jars and kege, for fausily use.
LAMMERT, APKINSON & CO. Hongkong, 16th November, 1863.
ABOUT 400 Pieuls SPELTER.
Apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.
if Hongkong, 30th December, 1863.
Superior Double-Barel Srozzine Goss, in cases complete.
&c., ke.
BOWRA & Co.
- Hongkonz: 24th November, 1863.
SOUMES SNUFF!!, SAUFCULT NET Paneza MixTURY, just received and for
Sale, at the
*STAG HOTEL” RAR. t floogking, 12th November, 163,
INSURANCES.
LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM- TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE, 137 SADES ALL STÄRKT, LONDON,
· JAMES HARTLEY & Co.-Managers.
ESTABLE 1543.1 Mill Cudersigned is authoriqui to accept risks
Slems.
THOS, SUTHERLAND,
Ayent. longong 17th March, 1863.
NOTICE.
THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSUR ANOE COMPANY;
The Hoones cosmand an excellent view at the whole harbour.
For portionEE NOROWICE apply tu
Next-Jour to P. & S. N. Coy Odice. Hongkong. 30th December, 1869. |ük Commodions House No 1964, in Holly. wood Road, lately in the occupation of WeSTS. D. N. & Co.
Apply to
J. J DOS REMÉDIOS. Hägkong. 18th November, 1863, FFOUSES in Bridges Streat. Kens, $25 per H'
month.
Apply to
J. M. D'ALMADA it Hongkong, 24 December, 1863.
The undersigned having been appoint AgentsHE desirable residence known as Boulier for Ute Mariné Branch of the above Company, are prepared to insns Policies, at current rer of
Promium.
GIBB, LIVINUSTON &.C
NOTICE. OOHAN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF RUTTERDAM, Undareigncil having been appointed agents for the nbora Company are prepared to issue policies, payable at Hongkong, Amoy. Shenghai, Londen, Amsterdam and Rotterdam. JOBY BURD & Co.
tf longkong: 23rd Jans 1303.
QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY, OF LIVERPOOL. COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANO
AND
COMPANY, OF LONDON
ondersigned have been appointed agents in Tengkung for the above Companies and are propared to grant Policies against Five on Build- | or a goods stored therein on the nemal
Ledge, situated in a large gardan, near the junction of the Castle load With Caine Hand
The house contains Drawing and Jining rooms, Aur large bed rooms, and servants roams, pantry, bntingoms, e, de.
Also, To be let a very good tree-stalled Stable with One house joining.
Possession can be had on the 14th of December, For further information, apply to
1882
.. MASSON, Supreme Court Hous tf 1gkong, 3rd Novanter, 1883. HOUSE with or without fiodowns, situated at
Carlton Furaen, Spring Gardens. For further particulars, apply le
ANMEET, ATKINSON & Co. Bangkor 11th January, 1854.
with water frontage. Also Storage may ba obtained on application to
at our faite doddens, at Wancha
WILLIAMS & 1. Hongkong, 2nd January, 1861. 10 NR Hoosks, just thuisbed, with Three- For forms of propomis or any other informa-1 stories aud Six Boums each, having a good tin, apply te
E undersigned log to intimate, that they have been appointed Agents to the Swiss Lloyds, Transport Insurance Society of Winter-inga theer.
W. PESTAV & Co. 1-6de Hongkong at Decemfier, 1863.
CHINA FIRE INSURANCE. COMPANY.
ECRINED GAstral. Tls. 2,000,000 in 400 Shares, of Tis. 5,000 cuch, Paid-up Capital, le. 260,000.
Chairman.
Dirceirs.
P. B. JONBUS, Esq, (Messrs. Johnson & Co.)-- IT. IT. WOTSS, Esq., (Manager Commersial
Bank of India)
H. D. STEWART, B. (Mosses, Terner & Co.). F. PORTER; F, vasra. Cibl, ávingston &
Oo:) J TRE, Esq., (Messrs. Thorne, Bros & Co.) DAVID RED, Esq.
Agencies are about to be established at the. veral ports of China and Japan.
Applications for Shares will be received by the andersigned,
L. JOSEFITS, Secretary, at the Commercial Bank Shanghai, 22nd Despoiler, 1868.
The undersigned having been appointed Agents to the alive. Company, are prepared to receive applications for Shares..
QUB, LIVINGSTON & Co. if Hongkong, 20th December. 1883.
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON. Copitu!-ONE MILLION STERLING,
terms and conditions.
A. ELLISSEN & Co. t-sia Hongkong, 1st January, 1861.
HOUSES, LANDS TENEMENTS, &c
FOR SALE.
For Salo by Order of Mortgagees. THE Fruperty koown as the Ainarioap Steams Rice Mill Company, situated near the City of Bangkot, Siain. The laul upon which this
very stands is one of the finest situations or Bangkok it has a frontage on the ritor Neum of 392 Tect, running back on the Northern boundary. 1.060 feet, and on the, Seathern 921 fuss, with a width of 883 fact in the rear. It is well cleared of jungle, is high and in fucsondition along the whore from the quantity of ballast thrown in. A wharf runs out from the front with a depth at the cud af 12 feet at low tide. The honges, gedownz, &c., are all in good emlition, and provide am nto uncanmmodation for the hands employed and for storage of paddy and cargo.
Ser of the harbour, in Holtsd load between At-erdeen and Elgin Streets."other House with Two-storica and Eight Boone, in dierdeen Street, No. 14.
Apply to Ho-Tsia-Sben, in the buns behind then
If Tiongkong, 30th August 1863.
TW
WO New Large HoDRES, just aisle in Hully- wood Rond, baving Spacious Gragite Ge down..
APP VID SASSOON SONS & Hongkong. 20th October, 1568.
uk 16on at West Pulot, Intely focunpick by R. B. SHERARD, Esq, containing D Rooms with Bath Boon large Godown and Ser Tante Offices. Rout $50 per insutly.
Alzo,
A Smaller House, situated in the Same Com- sound but adjsecut to the Harbant, dontaining love Rooms, Bath Rooma, &o. Bene $40 per month.
can
Apply to
THOS. SUTHERLAND, Hongkong, 5th June, 1863.
buse in Arbuthnot Road, at present 60-a capied by W. C. Hunter, Ring. Cuenpation. be had from 1st April next.
Apply to
LYALL STILL & Oo.
if Hongkong, let fenunry, 1881.
Delightfully Situated Bouse, in fluspitai
The machinery is nearly they and compriser! A Street, containing eight Rooms Rod Kitchen, very thing accessry for Hulling, Cleaning and fo., E., &c.
The House gooumands an excellent tiew of the Paliking rice, and is capable of turning out 3,000 pleuis of cargo rico per dayfrom paddy. It can. harbour.
For particulars, apply to
ACHEONG, also prepare the grain in the most thorough and caniplets minaer for White California rice.
Circular Buildings, West Point. BB Diaecrons Lave the pleasure to announce It is worked by a Steam Erigins of 30 harce-
if Hongkong, 21st April, 1563. THE Newly Granite Built (inbows, ht Wandła the appointment of Messrs. 1oLLDAY, power in perfect and efficient order, consutning 2 Wiss & Co, as Agente lor this Company at tons of call in 24 hours.
Plans and full specifications enn Le seca at the ar Geeds Received on Storage at the atual rale longkong, Shanghai, Canton, Hankew, and Voo- clow, who are prepared to grant Insurances ntice of Messra. AUGUSTINE HEARD &C. tỷ whom Current Rates, and of where all needful infor- application car he misde. mutin' may be obtained.
By Urder of the Board
JAMES B. NORTHCOTT,
Secretary.
NORTH CHINA INSURANCE
COMPANY:
If not disposed of hy private contact, this pro-
porty will be sold by Patio AUCTION 03 Bume day hereafter lo be mind known,
if Hongkong, 12th October, 1863.
LL that valable Seorios of ISLAND LOT No: 674, with House thereon created,, (lu
THE Undersigned having been appointed Agitely occupied by Mr. John Roberts, Senr.) zi for the above Company, are now primed to accept risks and to grant Policies on the usan ternis.
GILMAN & Co.,
Agents at Hongkong and Foochow. Hongkong, la Jarury, 1863-
INDIA INSURANCE COMPANY." BIE andersigned having been appointed Agens at this Pufu for the above Company, is pre- pared to acept Marine Rirks and Grant Pulicies, payable in London, Bombay, Singapore, long- kong, and Shanghai, on the usual terms.
DURUMSEY PUONJABUOY. 3m Hongkong, 1st January, 1864.
AMIDABLE INSURANCE OFFICE
E undersigned having bocs appointed Agents for the store Insurance Ofce, are prepared tu accept Marisa Rick and issue Policies un any First-class Bailing Vessals or Stentoers on the usual teres, payable in ease of loss, la Chine, Singapore, Calcutta, Bondlay, or London,
WALKER. BORRADAILE & Oo.
t Hongkong, 8th October, 1863. ́SUN MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY,"
...
Astra $1.976,000.
Aks&Te $1.438.000,
tunted or Ceine Rood est, comanding an uninterrupted view of the Day.
For farther particulars
WALKER BORRADAILE & C.
Hongkong, 10th July, 1363
LL that Pathable section of IXLAS Lex No.
of mouthly storage..
Apply to
SURSEY KESSOWJEE & Co.
tf Hongkong, 6th May, 1853.
large Lwa storied Godown on the frayn ad-
Ajoining Megas, Jurgens & Co's, préimse now in coarse of completion.
Apply tu
:
A. ELLISSEN &. Ue. tf Hongkong, 23rd June, 1863- Large and Cummodious Gooows, on the frayu
immediately in rear of the Orientat Bask For terins, &c., apply on the Prenses. tf Hongkong, 41 September, 1865.
lANTE built tonous at Wanchai having
A 345 with Sre Houses thereon creolet In A Sea frostiger for particulare apply to
squc Street, at present let at rental of $75 par insnsom
For facilier particolare apply to
OHA., MORGAN. if Lebgenrg, 2nd September, 1863
TO LET
very conrenicut COTTAGE, in Arbuthnot Road, at moderate rent, with immediate pos- session.
MACEWEN & Co.
Apply to Queen's Bond, Houghtong, 30th December, 1863-
16
HAT very Coamodious Bangalow, situated at
P. & D. N. DAMAJÚCE & Cu Queen's Rond.
if Hongkong, 24th June, 1882.
FFICES and GODOWNS in the Queen's Road
-Centrei.
Apply to
BIRLEY & Co.
if angkopg. 13th August, 1853.
NOTICES OF REMOVAL.
35IL PAUNUEFOTE has removed his fa
ta Cleb Chambers.
f Hongkong, 1st September, Issa. THE office of the undersigned has been this
day removed to the Cb Chewbers.
W. M. MORGAN & C
tf Hongkong, 2nd December; 1553.
1. the S. E. corner of Graham Street, Holly-findersigned has remored Lis Lvoshirá- MICROANTILE MUTUAL INSURANCE Co. wood Road immediately, East of Union Chapel.
Immediato possession can he given.
For partioalues, apply to
BOWRA & Co. tangkong, Ath January, 1891,
STABLING.
usual terms.
Te Lot, on the Caino Road West, Turco-Stal
JHE Undersigned, Agents in China for the abose mentioned lusurance Offices of New dark,tre prepared to issue. Folicies upon Marine otisk urun
Policies will be mule payable is London, Li-led Stable and a Dable Coach House, with Fud- verpool, Ifongkong, Shanghai, Singapore, al dar Ecom, and Ageammodation for Horse Boys For further particulars, apply to 2.8. W., ut cutta, and Boinhay,
the Office of
In addition to the usual Bonus, n Casli Return of Fina per Cent upon the net avant of Pramiyin contributed on terminated Riske, will be made to Dosiers at the end of aeth Fiscal year, in lieu of this Serip Dividend issued i New York.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.
1863 tF. Hongkong, 21st September,
NAKTOR Oil for Kingiae porposte, in cases of AMBURG, BREMEN, FIRE INSURANCES
20 gallons ench.
Apply to
J. S. HOOK..
LF Hongkong, 23rd December, 1863.
Tons Anthracite STEAM CUAL.
80030 AM METAL 20 to 20 oz..
20 kega CUFPER NAA 1 to loch.. 200 barrels CHOICE MEES PARK,
50
FAMILY MESH BEEF!
100 bcs Topics 10. en "Contest,"
200 SPERM CANDLES.
150 cases 102, ench CoaNIAL BRANDT.
30 barrels American BRANDY.
נ་
Jú
NAVY BREAD."
75
PILOT 13
200 cases Old Rye and Bourbon WuskKT.
+ན
Apply lo
OLYPHANT & Co.)
If Hongkong, 24th July, 1983.
IEVOLVERŠ. COHOEDILL PRONOLI have on land
number of Lefaucheur Breech-loading RE VOLVERS with Cartouches in casey.
Sw. Longkong 11th January, 1884.
COMPANY,
puns l'adersigned are now authorized to accept assurance against Fire at Hongkeng and at any of the open ports in Chian to the amount of Mexican $50,000 on one fliek.
W PUSTAU & Co. Agents,
Hongkong, 23rd March, 1581.
I
T
THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN MA- RINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
Capital, One Million.
undersigned Agente at Hongkong und
Fap show, for the above Company, art pre-
pared to graut Policies at current rates, payable
in London, Liverpool, Hongkong, Shanghai, Cal-
WALKER BORRADAILE & Co..
if Hengkong, 5th January, 1861.
Three-storied House in Hollywood Road in A a nice locality, Bent moderate.
Apply to
N&B. SAFOORJUE & Co. tf Hongkong, at October. 1863.
in
Houses, one in Elgin Strees, and one
Staunton Street, commanding a fine view f the harbour,
Apply to No. 584. Lyndhurst Terraco, eF Hongkong, 1st Vetober, 1883.
THE HOUER OD Caine Road/corner of Chancery
Lane, lately oooupted by Bir. 8: 0. Pas. For particular, apply to
WALKER, BORRADAILE & CO.
tf Hongkong, 5th November, 1843.
ing estabushmeat to No. 26, Wellingto Stroet, Bust of the Roman Catholic Church,
A. SINDELL.
Book, Binder Hongkong. 13th April, 1863)
STORAGE. STORE and GODOWNS or separato If ze-
quired, situated in one of the most central and advantageons positions on the Queen's Hood For further particulars. "INSON & CO.
LAMMEET,
tf Hongkong 11th January, 1981.
OR 150,000 piculs in Granish Guduvns, at
Wanchai, having Sea fruntage. Or to let for a Terta).
in the same locality Glowns of 2,000 30,000 40,000 and 60,000 piculs.espacity!
Apply to
VAUCHER & fit
* Hongkong, 20th April, 18631
Granite Gopens on the Praga at Wanchai..
apply to
S. E. BURROW'S & SONS.. fongkong, 12th May, 1963.
THE Undersigued are prepared procrive Goods on Benrage in their godown on the Praya si-
With occupation sa ar about March 1situated in front of their Ofices. THE Tc-Dwelling Housse, in College Gardens, now ocenyoud by Mossve, Smith, Archer & Co.
For particolars, apply to
cutta, Bombay, Madras, Singapure, and Mel-11
W. KEYWORTH, St. Paul's Collegt..
Hongkong, 6th December,-1863.
Fram 1st January 1961. Ilousy i Marine Fat No. 40, Spring Gardens, at present occupied so the United Mates. Fosse & Co. of Foochow are duly States Naval Depot,
Apply to authorised Lo jsme Policles on our behalf at this Fort.
bourne.
LYALL STILL & Co. if langkong 24th December. 1963.
J. M. D'ALMADA, Bridges Street, No 1. tf Hongkong, 15th December, 1863.
SEVERS & Co.
if Hongkong, 1st Aprii, 1603.
VAN bo had on board the receiving tip "OELESTIAL," (a dest class risk) oderate ferme.
Apply to
DLAPRAK
tf Hongkong, 30th April 1863. TORAGE he had a moderate terms of the Granite Godena, next to the Prenda Cuneolate, Dudde Stress.
Apply to
KETNYAAN, BROTHERS & Co, if Hongkong, 7th January, 1884.
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