1870-12-14 — Page 1

The Hong Kong Daily Press.

No. 4095

Arrivals.

说十九辉千四第

日三十月十溼

年午庚冶

Banks:

Dec 19 CHEIANG, Brit. str., 696, Warden,ONGKONG & SHANGHAT BANKING.

Shanghai 9th December, General

Dec. 14, GLENorza, Brit, atomer, 1,265, McQueen, Canton 15th Deo, General-- WM. POSTA, & Co.

Doc. 14 Luzon, Amer. str. 515, Dunn, Manila 10th Decembör, General War. PUSTA '&Co..

Departures.

Dec 13, O, str, for Singapore, £4. Dec. 18, CATALUNA, str., for Whampoa. Dec 18, MANIza, str., for Manila. Dec. 18, ALBATROS, for Bangkok.:,

Clearances.

Aytok Herbour Master'st

19TH DECEMBER,

Chang, at, for Canton,

Madras, for Guam.

Penguin, for Macao,,

Ensign, For Singapore:

Hera, for Halifät:-

Brik's Pride, for Saigon.

Passengers.

Par Dougīna, sir, from Bank Coast,— ̈ ̈ Mesara Stave and Huber,

Per Chukiang, str., frota Shangbai,-

Mesare, Ritolio, Fonssos and 22 Chiness. Per Genzyla.r., from Canton,—

Mr. Ford and 30 Chinese,

Per Inson, sir, from Manilçes Sener Guillermo Heronds, Mease. Melco, Morrison, 9 offteers and screw of the tasship Mindoro, und 200 Chinese,

Per Manda, str., for Manila,—

Monsignor Martinez Mr. and Mrs. Speider, Mr. and Mrs, del Cotillo:: Menses, Roos. Hi Dickie, H. Wistern, J.-B. McCulloch, F. Lin- hinger J. Rappanner. Rodriguez, C.-H. Enn- ford, Fuente, Timens, Solona, Gugmaro, Pa- toro. F. Ferch. F. Jababreen, E. Ortego, P. Bornoza, B. Duolo, E. -Naguna, Jose Saricho, JE ́Olin, A.And nga, Lim Rico sad is Chinato,

Reports

The British steamship Chukiang. from Shanghai on the 9th December, reports fine; weather throughout.

The British steamship Douglas reports that the steamship Teres left Swaton on the 12th December at Sp.t, bound up." Bad moderate monsoon throughout.

The Amerionis steamship Luzon, repkirta strong N.EL. gales the whole why heroes, with high sea and very thick weather of Hongkong, The American ship findor sailed for Boston on the 8th instant.

The French, fark. Isabele, Henriette, from Buigon, reports experianced from the 7th to the 10th November, strong N.E. gales with her Een presed the Balahee Channel on the 18th, errong. W. winde avid heavy rain/cuttied varia bewinde on the Luzon Coast en far xx Cape Baline, then strong winds NE. until December 10th, during which carried away-form-top-gal Int mast and jik-booth..

The North Garman burk Imia Stra", from Cardiff, reports,, experienced" moderate (NE. trades'; "sighted Brive Isband on: 2016 July

crossed the line 11th August, in long 20

had Southerly and oderate R. trades;

CORPORATION.

SUBSCRIBEDCAPITAL 5,000,000g (Dollars,

Court of Director: Chairman-H. B. Lewans, Esq., Deputy Chairman-Honsin E. ROWITT,

Balhos, En

"Fuline"Menke, Rigi Urge B. Hound, Bag. Phones Pyko, Kaja Alarge J. Hallandi, Beg 15. Doling, Bag 4. Joost, Kaq.

B.

Mangor

Hongkong Victor Kreaser, Bay, Chief Manager. ShanghaDavid Heroan, Esq. London Bankers-London and County Dumk

HONGKONG.

INTEREST ALLOWED.)

On Current Deposit Accounts at the rate of per cont. per annña on the daily balanes.

On Fixed Deposita:

For 3 monthe' 2 por cent. për analim

6.

12

..

LOCAL BILA DISCOUNTED

Gradila grunted on approved Soomisties, ander orary description of Banking and Exchange,

musiness transacted.

Intimations

HONGKONG, WEDNESDAY, 1ith DECEMBER, 1870. —

THE ORINA FIRE INSURANCE OUNTANT, LIMITED. REGISTERED UNDER THE COMPANYS ORDINANCE, No. 1, OF 1865.

Auctions.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

TIRE Undersigned will sell by Publia Ago-

tion,"

TO MOBRÓW”

the 15th Tay of Desember, 1870, at noon;" At his Salon "Roma, Queen's Roddy An Invoice of STATIONERY, comprising Rület nnd Unruled g: LETTER PÅPEK,

MWAI, &e,

The Honble, H. H. Gras, of Messrs. Gibh,

Livingston & Co., (Chairman);

3.4. SITO COCK, Esq., of Mopars. Olyphant & POOLSCAPS, NOTE PAPER, SEALING

Co

A, MICG, BRATOR, Eng., of Misses. Dongine

Lepraik & Co.

*

EDWD. ARTHUE. Bag, of The Chartered Mr

'calitile Bank of India. Landon aid Uhina: W. H. CONDIT, Eng., of Mossrę. Smith, Archar * & Ca

The Hon, P. RTELE, of Messrs. Turner & Oo

J. MOREAT Fones, Eg of Measer. Russell f

& Cai

́HEAD OFFICE AT HONGKONG,

Societary

Nal. Enx, Esq.

THE CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF

INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA,Z

Drafte-granted on London, soil the shikfo cominceton, places in Europe, Tulia, Australia, America, China and Japan.

VICTOR KRESSER, Chief Mager.

Offices of the Corporation,

No, 1, Queen's Itund East,

Hongkong, 23rd July, 1670,

HONGKONG AND CHINA GAS,

COMPANY,,LIMITED.

CKE-TENDERS will ba, reveived, until TUESDAY, the 47th. jatant, for the perche of the Coko made at the Company's from the ist day of January nast Works, during a period of one year comingaing

Particulars or be obtained on application at

Ai

the Offon, West Point, ON.

Manager,

254 2108. Hongkong, 2nd December. 1970. THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE.

CONTANT, LIMITED.

REDUCTION IN RATES ON

CHINESE RISKS, AND

N and after the 15th fasting, the minimum rate for the insaraboe krimat Fire of Chinele Premises in this Colony will be reduced to Two per cent, per anneni.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co.. General Managers, Hongbong Fire Insurance Co., Limited. tf 1997 Honkong, 14th November. 1870,

MITICE.

VICTORIAFIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED

Sunbow,

****, Agents-m

Messrs, Brablet 5. 06.

Amey,

Foochow

Shanghai.

Kiukianga, m

Hanke

Ubgloo,"

Nagmuki

Yokohami,

Kobe, Swigos

Singapore,

ELLES & CO.

OLYPHANT & Co.. DAVIDSON & Co.

GIDS, LIVINGSTON & Co. R. FRANCIS & Co. QIES, LIVINGSTOs & Co. FERGUSON & Co": Ar & Op

SITE, ARCHZE & Co.

BROWNE & Co. HABCHILD & SORNBEN. GILIILLAN, Woox & Co.

Penang, JO AMATONY & CO.

Tientsin, Jous HANA, Eq

THE Compady having been established, with

THE Coorong and Agencies

at the soverul places mentioned above, nocepte riske and issues Policies of Insurance at tho | "tes of Prebam current at the respective Porte

N. J. FDE

48, Queen's Road, Hongkong, 26th August, 1870,

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.

CAPITAL 21,560,000 IN 3,000 SHARES

T OF $500 BACH."

PAID UP CAPITAL $300,000,

Board of Directors,

S. DA8BOOK, Esq., (Mess, David Samoon,

Boas &O),'%.

J. F. BOXIT, EM, (Hearts. Eduljee Frames

Son & Co.)

∙S Vanos, cucb 10 m, NEEDLES, Nos. 1to 12.

Casco American TOBACCO, | Ibe. Boxes do, do

Oases, each 4 dozen Condensed MILK

2 BHIC COTTON YARN. WE

8 10 lbs. BLANKETS.

RUGS,Table:COVERS, FLANNELS,

&us, de

FURNITURE and Sundry other GOODS. TERMS OF SALE Cash befure delivery in

| Mexican dollare weighed at 7:1.7.

PORTY YA JAME ARMSTRONG, 3126Hongkong, 14th December, 1870.

***PUBLICÁVOTION,"

ED Undersigned have received instructima

to sell by Poble Anstion, un

SATURDAY,

KAM

the 17th December; 1870, M.2 P.M.,

At No. 9, Wyndham Street, The whole of ‚ths• HOUS? HOLD÷FURNI TURE, comprising: Driving and Bed Room SUITES, in Damask Covered Mahogany, Marble-top TABLES, Marbie TIME PIEGÉ Pier GLASSKĄ,'": ENGRAVINGS, - WARD. Window ROB S. COUCHES, CHAIRS, OURTAINS ELECTRO-PLATED ind GLASSWARE, DROCKERY, de, 4., &0.

Catalogues will be leaned,

TERMS OF SAL Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all fanite and errors of description, at. purobasers' risk on the fall of the hammer.

D. L NORONHA & Co.,

Auctioneers. 910 Pongkong, 12th December, 1870,

NIGHT SALE.

THE Underaged will call by Public Auc

NASATURDAY,

tion, cas

the 19th December, 1870, at & P... In their Bales Room, No. 131, Queen's Road,

An Inwigs of JEWELLERY, comprising LETS EARRINGS, LOOKETS, Scarf PINS, -Gold-WATCHES, BROOCHES, BRACE.

Sbirz STUDS, Sleeve LINKS, BINGS, PEN- CILS, &c do

An Itvoice of Electro PLATED WARE | Fangy BOXK8, Scent BOXES, PERFUMERY: ORACKERS, BONBONS, TOTS, day &ö..........” An Invoice of Japanese CURIOSITIES.

BADUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM OR HERMANN HELCHERS, Esq., (Mowers, Melchornets risk on the fall of the hammer

CHINESE RISKS.

and after the 15th instant, the Minimum Rate for Inverance against Fire, on Fire Class Chinese Pramipes in this Calquy, will be Tur per cent, per annum, instead of thred per cest, ne heretofore:

)

AUGUSTINE HEAED & Co., Sicerolares, Victoria Fire Insurance Co.

of Hongbing, Limited. 2005 Hoogkong, 14th November, 1870.

NOTICE.

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

and after the 15th instant, the Company will be prepared to accept riska on first

crossed the meridian of Cape of Good Hope on class Chinese Humes at the rale of Two par

1 th September, in lat. $8,05'9.; bad strong cent per aboum, instead of Three per cent, äs Westerly winds till Austerdaci Intand was lentelure.

Bigbtel on the 5th October; had fresh BE. trales sighted Sandalwood Island on October 27th; lad thers werka'calme through Owby Straft, Ando lms and very light variable winde wilt negavinnally squalls with ris and thunder through-Fitts and Gillela Pasexize; tighted Lord North Island on 25th November get the N.E. tonton on 29th November, in 8 N., ez

$

N. J. EDE.

Secretary. 3 1958 Gongkong, 14th November, 1970. NUTIOL

THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE

perienced very unsteady onsoon Passed BTHE tel Toliage on 9th December, and bad strong- squalls crossing the Chiuse.

FOOUHOW SHIPPING

AREITAIN. November 23rd, Niphon from Chatoo, 26th, Bmekbum from Shanghai; 30th, Jolly from Chefoa; December Sud, Herald of Light fren Chefon: 7th Singapore from Chefso, Ins from Trantaith. Carnarvonshire from Tokoba

DEPARTURES

November 21st, Windermere, from Hong kong; 26th, Her Majesty for Busboghai: 271, “Endywinn för Shanghai; 485 December, Ni nbon for Amoy; 8th Brockbum for London,

vortion Nales To-day,

NORA

NOTICE

WING to new finsive arrangements, the Power to siga my name hitherto held by my friends, Messrs. FITWELL, Sono & Co. hebeen, withdrawn and cancelled from this ̈date...

CHAS, ED. LEGGATE Tokohama, 10th Novemboz, 1870,

- NOTICE.

COMPANY, LIMITED.

Frater Banks of the Dompany will be Closed from the 15th to the Jet instant, both days inclosive.

N-J. EDE,

Secretary 30d 2099 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1870%

HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE"

COMPANY LIMITED, AnreSTMENT OF BOSUS FOR-THE YEAR 1869

SHAREHOLDERS in the shove Company

&Co.)

OSTAT OVERBECK, Esq. (Consul General for

Austria.) 2 AUQUSTINE HRAEU, Esq., {Mengs: Augustine

Heard & Co.)

Bankers,

THE HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI" BANKING CORPORATION

Auditor

P. W. MITCHELL, Haq. MATTHEW W. Bord, Baq, (Chartered Bank of India, Austaalia, and

China.)

Head Office BONGIÓ NG.

Becretaries MESSRS. AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.

عليمة

THE Company baving heon Registered under

the Companies Ordinance, 1885," and its Bhares ullotted, will be prepared to acnept Bisks ngainat Fire, on buildinge and merchandise Stored therein, at the current rates, on and after March 1st, 1870.

Toronty per centum of the profite of the Com puty will be distributed annually, as a Bopin fionately to the amount of promin paid by sung Contributing, Shareholders, propor

beme

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,

Becretaries.

5 300 Hongkong, 26th February 1870 THE HONGKONG, FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY LIMITED.

HE Tanzster Books of the Company will be Cloend from the 16th to the Slat instant, daya izoladed, jalan Mag

with a lies of their contributions for the year

ara requested to furnish the undersigned both ending StatDecember last, in order that thË) distributing of 20 of the nett Profits reserved. for contributors any be arranged

Returna not rendered prior to the 31st Octo ber next will adjusted by the Company, whe zo daima or alterations will be subsequently

JARDINE MATHESON & C

General Managara, Hongkong Fire Ine Coil Limited. 81A 2092 Echakong, let December, 1870,

HAVE this day coated a Deed of Ausin tment of all my STOUK-IN-TRADE JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Erols to DAVID ROBERT FENTON CRAWFORD Plant, Tools, Machinery Goods, Clyticle and

DAVID

TERMS OF BAL-Gasb before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7. All lote, with all fault and errors of description, at Pur-

D. LA NORONHA & Co. 79 Hongkong, 14th December, 1870,

Auctioneers.

··PUBLIC AUOTIOŃ,

THE Undersigned bas received instructions

to soll by Public Auction, on PLANALTUNG WSTUEBLAT, -

the 20th Deodabir, 1870, nt 9PM. No bat hág Süter Roome, Queen's Road," mandate *: To disse a Consiminent, Bra

Elegant English-made double Laret GUNS, in salid leather Casal? 139 va

Double-barrel Needis GUNS, 17. V. Dreyes). Nešdio CARBINES KIA RIFLESING SMA

100 Enfield CARBINES with Sword Bar

100 Short An Geld' RIFLES," with Sword

Bayonete.

50 No. 1 Smith & Wesson's REVOLVERS,

· 100 Lefemolens 7 m/s. Pocket do

And Sundry AMMUNITION.

|

Also

A small lot of £ne Marine GLASSES. TEEMS OF SALE.Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7. All Lots, with all faults and errors of description, at Purchasers' risk on the full of the bummer.

Catalogros will risened.

3. M. ARMSTRONG."-

|2120 - Hongkong, 5lb December, 1870)-|

́...... PUBLIC AUCTION.

from Pazos Esg H.M. Nagu THE Undersigned, has received instructions Storekeeper, to soll by Public, Auctions, on

WEDNESDAY,

the Sist December, 1870, at 21 o'clock

At HM. Naval Tard, Sundry Nayal and Victualling STORES, CASES, Lin, and Neil CASES, Old IRON cumprising UM IHON, UM STEEL, Trom

SUB, RUGS painted and tarred, BUNTING, Honea Old Tin GEAR Cooking UTEN

LIGAUM VILE, OH GLASS. LEATHER. INDIA RUBBER, CROCKERY WARE, BİR cuit BAGS, CASES, STAVES and Heading PIECES, Mes TRAPE, &

BISCUIT, SLUSE, PORK, BEEF, FLOUR, Treserved PUTATOKS, RAISINS, TOBAC GO,

No, 1 and 2 BLUE CLOTH, FLANNEL,

拜禮

Intimations.

FOR CHRISTMAS,

"USICAL ALBUMS.

Magic LANTERNS Stereoscopio SLIDES. Dressing CASES. Despatah BOXES. ALBUMS. BOOKSLIDES. Secut CABINETS, Glove BOXES. English TOYS, American TOYS, Babies' SWINGS. Babica' JUMPERS. Scent BOTTLES. Christmas CAKES. Vanilla BISCUITS, French PLUMS... *Elvio FLUN£om vi

Bloom MUSCATEIS

Git BOXES of BONBONS. DRAGEES.

BIRDS of PARADISE. Romwater CRACKERS. Custome ORACKERS. Frál CRACKERS. Bonbon COSAQUES. Gilt BOUKS. BIBLES, Prayer BOOKS. Salong CUTLETS. CAVIARE. OYSTERSia Jelly.. Pickled SALMON, GALANTINES

Spiced OX TONGUES, CHTESE.

FAMS.

Pine CHEESE.- Veal OUTLETS... FRUITS in Norean, FRUITS in Brandy. Piekted PEACHES. GAMES Mechanical TOYS WINES. *LIQUEURS.

&c. &c.

LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. J361 Hongkong, 10th November, 1870. OFFICE OF THE CHINA TRADERS' INSURANCE COMPANT,

LIMITED..

三月二十英

味

Intimations.

THE Offices of the Undersigned, and His Netherlaude Majesty's Consulate, bave this day beep: KEMOVED to Quizon's Road, No. 42, formerly Mosura, Laue, Cranford & Co.'s Auction Rooms.

AN

EDUARD, SCHELLEASS & Co. lw 2157 Hongkong, 12 Deuember, 1870 NOW OPEN.

RIENTAL HOTEL

J. B. HOLLAND, Bole Proprietor.

BOWLING ALLEYS, BILLIARD ROOM, BIFLE GALLERY, MUSIC ROOM, PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DINING ROOMS, NEW BE.D R 0.0 MS, 21017

AND LIBRARY. Doa INDO CHINESE SUGAR COMPANY, LIMITED.

$

[PRICE $24 PER MONTH. Intimatious.

नै

SIGNOR PELLICO'S, CONCERT.

CIONOR PELLICO has much pleasure in

ช

sanonacing that he will give'a,

GRAND CONCERT

in St. Grone's at City Hall Billings, on the Evening of TUESDAY, Pauli juntosit, being iba' Centenary of the

BIRTH OF BEDTHỞ VEN, SIGNOL PELLICO will be assisted by the HONGKONG CHORAL SOCIETy, and several other AMATEURS, who have kially offered their ser. vices on this occasion.

Programmes and particulars an to Tickola, Beats. &o.. will be given in a futuro"adgerlise- tment

217 Hongkong, 14th December, 1870,

KO-SHING THEATRE.

2A CHINESE THEATRICAL PERFORM

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS, GHAREHOLDERS are berchy nolifted that in accordance with the 36th Clanse of the Articles of Asociation" of the Company, the second, chill of Twelve dollars and fifty venta per share is payable on the Sint Desember ourrent, at the Bengkong and Shanghai. |„Banking Corporation;

ANCE, by a Company af béry zood Chi- nose Sotora will take place in the above Theatre, at Queon's Road West, for soren days ami nights, commending from 14th and ending on the 20th December, Sunday excepted. All Factors of this Company are well known for thoir Theatrical skill, and no doubt all per- Formances will be performed withgrok ancoras.

First clubs Sout

One Deller

17 2166

Haking th December, 1870.

—--ཡས་མཐོ”

WANTED ON BOTTOMRY FROM SIX TO SEVER, THOUSAND Interest at the rate of Twelve per pot per-MEXICAN DOLLARS for Repairs of arnum will be charged on all calls puid after the British Barns AZFRUS, STEPHEN that day

Vaner, Master, una voyaga "from this to Thornstar Books of the Yompany will be Stunghi. elisad from the Fifteenth day of December to the First day of January, 1871, both days

By order,

inolusivo.

A. NOEL BLAKEMAN,

Secretary. 2135. Hongkong, 7th Desember, 1870. CARPETSI; CARPETS!!

CARPETS!!! &o, &c.

THE undersigned invito inspection of the

UNDERMENTIONED GOODS,

received by late Steamers:

2,500 yards lat quality TAPESTRY CARPET, from 75 to 85 canta për yards.

BORDERING FOR SAME,

from 40 crat

صمه

50 VELVET PILE SOFA CARPETS, $8.50 to $17.50.

Teaders to be sent in to the Undersigned until noon on FRIDAY, the lith Deceralör.

BOUNJAU, HUBENER & Co.,

Agents, British Baryta " „ztecs,” 3a 2171 Hongkong. Ith December, 1870, FOR MANITHA.

THE departure of the spanish brig

VILLA DE BIVADAVIA”. for the abore port, has been naadvoidably. POSTPONED.natil the 16th inulant. For Freight or Passago, apply to

BRANDAO & Col 34 9172 Hongkong, 1416 December, 1870,

BE British Bary's "

* AZTECS Varey, Master, to be dispatched for Shanghai towards the end of the week, bus room for about,50 to 60 tone Cargo.

For Freight.apply to

BOURJAU, HUBENER & Cin..

Agouta of British Barquezdica,"

1 2173 Hongkong, 14th December, 1870, NOTICE.

THE interest of Mt. THEODORE TRISTALT

in the business of Guaithe, &c., hitherto carried on under the style of THISTADT AND TAUFER, consed of the 12th instant. Tho

VELVET PILE TABLE COVERS, $7.50, business will benceforth be carried on by the

TAPESTRY PILE TABLE COVERS, $7.75. contracted by his fate partoer,

PRINTED CLOTH, uperior quality. $6.59

WOOL REPS, esfdhale $1.25 por yard.

TOTIUE is hereby given, that the Registar of Shares of the Company wills Closed from the 5th to the 21st day of December, prox. (both, days "included), during which period no pas k transfer of Sharea will be rogitored. By order of the Committed,

AUGUSTINE HEARD' & Co.

General Aponte, ta 241 2067, Hongkour. 28th November; 1870. OFFICE OF TILE CHINA HRADERS

INSURANCE COMPANY, BUT

LINFTED

BINDING AND LOORS.

For Cash only.

WILLIAM PEACOCK & Co. Successors to T. JONES & Có

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS TOTICE in hereby given, that the Ordinary MEETING of the Shareholders of the above Company will be held at the Head Office, Victoria, Hongkong, ou WEDNESDAY, the 31st December, 1870, ut 3 o'clock p.x for the tf purpose of receiving the Beport at the Com wittee, togetlier with a statement of Accounta to 31st October, 1870.

By order of the Committee,

AUGUSTINE HEARD &.Co.,

General Agents. 244 2074 Hongkong, 2811 November, 1870.

UNION INSURANCE SOCIETY...

OF CANTON.

NOTICE.

HARE No.as been placed in the banda of the Directors FOR SALE. Sealed Tender for the parcbuse of same marked "Tender for Share No. 92,"will be rencived ně

inatunt

Sicky's Offices until FRIDAY, the 16th-

By order of the Board Larg

ROBERT WATMORE, "

A Secretary. 141 2104, Hongkong, 2nd December, 1870. CUSMOPOLITAN FAMILY HOTEL, Corner of Elym and Shelley, Street, HONGKONG.

E. B. HOLMES, (LATE MANAGER HONGKORU HOTEL,) Proprietor.

Hongkong, 8th July, 1970, agora Eg so a Trustee for a USGWORTEL JACKETS BRATISLETS, GOATS, THIS new and commodiou. HOTEL will ba

£ 1996

TO NOTICE.,

Hongkong, 18th November 1870.

business which we the undersigned MAROMEDSHOT DAMA & Co., had been- formerly a rica, op in Hoogkong and other W Belerence, to the above, the Foder- pisces in Chim in the name of FAZAL A of the STOCK INTRADE, Hoods and Obattel

| signed bajca 30 atinoutine that the whqlə HOMED DAWA, And lately have been carrying of Mr. D ILLOWCBT with the Interest in FAZAL MAROKTY DANA & Co., will from the lead of the Premur, West Point, het 7th day of December, 1870, he carried on in the business has been carried on, will be sold by named of MAHOREDBEOT DAMA & Co, the Public &tionum the 11th January, 1971, at name of our Bombay firm, and we have autho noon, of biob fall, particolare will be shortly Hongkong, to Miga in the name of your Fire from the above said date.

THE business hitherto carried on in my own TE

mawe, will, from and after this date, brised My EMAIL MERRALLER DAMA published: Proposals for the purchase of the

nuder the Style and Firm of

CHARLES. EL LEGGATT & CO

CAN CHAS, ED, LEGGATT.

Tokobaan 10th November 1870.

NOTICE

entire, concern with the Sbook in Trade, de

Ill be received ap tetthe 7th day of Jamary

Dated at Bombay, 10th November, 1870. 1833135] MAROMEDBHÖY DAMA & Co All persons having due against, and a DÖSZ & Co. have this day opened a branoly parties indebted to the said D. LILLINGWORTH, of their business in Queen's Road, extre requested to furnish, particulars of their

MBTROMAS JAMES ALFEED SCOTT will be found boosing pay the demands and to pay the amount of their

is authorised to align our name, and to - Block will be Tamad to consist of a Chois da- - respectite fishta tante g Arktieset' Veľairiosd on our behalf.ek

CHARLES BLEGGATT & £6,

Iw 2169 Yokohamaa, 10th Noveðiber, 1871

10 BE SOLD, the YELLOW. METAL

burque Jane Marin

Apply to Captain or Board

44 2155 - Hongkong, 1253 Desember, 1870.

FOR SALE

N Elegant and clay English-maile 4 wiel A CARRIAGE, with pole, and hits for single horse or pair. Strong leather bood, lampa, &c. May be send at Mr., Werror's

Ofe

sortment of breadth and San Ma

GENTLEMEN'S MERCERY

BLANDA

FANCY GOODS. '

HAND. ORAWFORD.

Trustee of the Estate and feels of the soil. I. flingwonk 551 2018 Hongkong. Beh November, 1870 Arrived por steaming Me Elgin, A PVM RUOCHOW ARSENAL *17 E, the Undersigned, have Uris day entered

Bigger Vinto partnerais, the bursdag whe→→ NOTICE. carried on hemoeforward under the style and

Srm of Rose & Co. WANTED for the Arsenal, 700 (Boven

(Signed). ROSE

* hoodred and fifty) Crocka of Teak Wood according to designs and specifications deposited at the oflce of this paper, who which may be bid on applicatio

J. E HOBINSOM

(1 2043. Hongkong, 21st November, 1870, PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY. run, whows Company in propared to scorsi

240-ELP. ENGINES.

2 80 HP ditto

20-HP BOILERS

HP ditio.

Oponed, on the lat Decembar proximo. Ţin vitiated in a quiet and healthy part of the Town (though within fire minutes walk of tlie Post Office and business section), and is from its siloution and adjunta pell adopted to afford a comfortable and pleasant place of′′ 63-. Tona in Iron Rolled PLATER.prietor has had long experience in catering for journ to Families visiting the Uity. The Pro TERMS OF SALE.Cash before delivery in the public, and will be assisted by Mr, HOLMES Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

JIM. ARMSTRONG.

Government Auctioneer: 2153 Hongkong, 10th December. 1570

PUBLIC AEGTION:

THE Undersigned has received instrmotions from Captain E. AU-Faxzman, to ball by Public Auction, on

FRIDAY

the 23rd December, 1870, at noon; ng For account of the conserried, The Americanship. AMMAN

GUIDING STARZAN 962 toms register, ontharenbanta na sho no lies in this barbar, off Wanshi:

The tall, lower maste, standing rigging, ons |«ngber-and-cable will be sold in one lot,

Thisalle running riguing spars, stores Cabin forniture, dn, will be sold in separate lote. Particular will be given on the day of salb. - TEENS OF SALE. Casis on the fall of the kammer in Maxiono Dullors weighed nb.7.1.7. Also, straight foga of faire wood, mensuring the vessel to be at purokaser's risk on the fall la 11. 00.000 (gly, thữngindi dublé fort, bit of the hammer,

Ballet shoe sanguish, kaaluotionier)" 2120. Hongkong: 13th December, 1872.

“PUBLIC KUUTIONS".

rinken MERUBANIKE wear at less than from 25 to 30 long the other hall

of which to be composed of piecas measuring. A key AJIL ARMSTRONG, AS at anvrent caton. from HONGKONG 10 SAN FRANCISCO par STEAMER or first-class floge measuring not less than 30 to 40 Toos! IBON SAILING VESSEL, the For the far sevice, not less than one foot.

The whole of the paight wood hero BAIL te cities in the Eastern Blate square at such dad/ FORTLANDA BAUITMORE on the Atlantic

Persons wishing to tender for the Kapply of

a doba ME: Tadehfered by received inatractiong.

who wid, give special attention to the comfort and care of the Ludies and Children bovoring the House with their patronage.

PRIVATE DINING ROOMS for Dinner parties will be available,...,

vement for Gertlemon resident on the Hill and The RESTAURANT will be found vary.com. the Public generally Monthly Board o dorita terms.

The Two BILLIARD box are furnished with Thurston's Best Tabler npc every con venience will be found for the comfort of playera

Every variety of the choicest Wipes And supplied at very moderate rates. SPIRIT will be kept constantly on hand, and

WARM AND COLD BATHS And every convenience for the comfort of guests will be guorided;

to

AMMEDMUND E. HOLMES. N.RCHAIB Yas from any part of the City the Cosmopolitan Hotel, TEN CENTS.

2004 Hongkong, 28th November 1870.

EORGE.. TAUF EE. GUN SMITÉ ***

PRACTICAL ENGINEER,"

No. 1

1852] PRAYA CENTRAL LOct 10

of hers. Apply to A. U. care of Daily Pren 1 2159 Hongkong: 12th December, 1870.

BROADWOOD'S COTTAGE GRAND PIANOS, onde expressly for this climate. Extra strings and cover

Apply by letter, to A. Br. Daily Broth parts included, and between MIDWAKE the same, are invited to apply to the Director of O. B. N. Co to offer by Pablo Auction,

from the Superintendent of the P. & HONGKONG & CHINA, GAS COMPANY Officia

and ST. LOUIS in the interior. bath mainsite the Arsenal as son es possible, stating the Also on MURORANDISE E P.A. by RAIL

On the 9th January next, BOAD from SAN FRANCISCO 64 cities in pronot the time required by them to full fif not previously disposed of by private Cons at or "all the contract: The Parsons'wboas Tender will be acepted, will have taxamê to or The Company's Iron Faddle wheel Steamer meid ff brent to the Arsenal in order the s

GANGER, Register fominge of Ship2748 fons.

Im 2160 Hongkong, 8th December, 1870.

TOH SALE.

EAD PIPES, in to f

Boiler TURNS, & in. to 3 is.

A LA FEICERL& ̈OK

In 2019 Hongkong, 3rd November, 1870,

--FOR BALE*****

10 CASES CHOCOLATE

Olmpagnie Francaise

DEKODE, DUBOIS & Cs,

2 2143 Hongkong, 8th December, 1870..

→ FOR SALE.

the Eastern Hiates se gbore, at 5/87, net.

RUSSELL- & ÆK,

gents

if 1461 Hongkang. 6th August, 1870contract by the made in due form. The wood to be contrasted for to be delivinile at the 10-EX COLD by private contract the bun fists of the Fooshe Arsenal

ulness premises how in the occupation of No Curtown Dune héré to be paid on the the Empreine Court, Queen's Hold Ontral, If wood, it being governtbeat supply [84 2164

not disposed of by the 1st February next, the t building will be to let either as it stiinde u Stranged, as woots of offices and dwelling

Trays, or si Chambers or omides, fate or sete.

Apply to Mesari, RLWXING, MEN

D

BERANDA NOWE READY,

Draught of Water when Loaded 18. Fol Total tommage 1280 TOKE. Description of Engives Dirent action(os.

vildting Cylindera, By DA MASA *** Horse Power Agent 4705 N. A nobsplete in redtory can be seen and pastien farn obtained on application to the Auctioneer Cerroomer the balance of completion of Trans

THEME OF SALE! Ho!! Csab on filt of thế? for.. Tranater Expenses to be borda by the Purehna

CHARLES HI MORGAN,

Auctionem.

THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION.

STUDENTS FIRST ASSISTANT. By Dr, Dayan, with my Additions, Patoni In Paper Wrappers, Neatly Bound...

I JAVBILIN! By Cosasok, cat of "Jums (org Longking Dispensary) wher Plade for tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS' Orthography.

Hề Thornch Bred Australian gelding

Lind.

LANE, ORAWFORD & Co." 1797. Hongkong, 28th September, 1970.

rearranging the Promjena muy on mieh

ARDINE, MATHESON, & Qui 2 213 Hongkong, St December, 1870.

Apply at the Daily Prui Diigo

$1,50

LIMITED

V TOTIDE On the 1st of December; and Nuntil further notice, the price of gas will be Four Dollars per 1000 aubic feet, Justead of Four Bollers and Fifty Cents as heretofore

A NEWTON

Em 2028 Hongkong, 17th November 2010

1870: * HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA, DOOK COMPANY, LIMITED.

ENTHA further notice, the Company are Whampoa, and remetal them in their Blog

prepared to tow Vasuals to and from Docks (with Oaisoon gates), a

(40) FORTY DENTS FER SHEET:

By Onler,

MINDO

Bawclary,

863 Hourkony, 7th Apel, 1870, 1); /

• 46 and 47. Queen's Road, 2698 Hongkong, 21st November, 1870. -

ALEXANDRE. BOYER.

SELLING OFF.

LEXANDRE BOTER being about to

Irate the Colony, has the honor to inform the publio and gaatry of Hongkong that. from and after the 21st of November, he will dispous of his large and valuable stock of Millinery, Drapery, &c., ut considerably reduced rates on avut price

Few Catoared SELES Coloured VELVETS.

French Foulards for DRESSE Barage and Fancy" DRESSES, Black ORAPES,

Blok French NERINOES. Plain and Colored-FLANNELS.- Black ALPACAS and PARAMATTAS.

Ladies ready-made Blank SILK, VELVET

and CLOTH JACKETS.

undersigned, who hôreby gives notice that be will not hold himself responsible for any dihts

GEORGE TAFER. 2 9124 Hongkong, 14th December. 1920. TO LET. CEVERAL apartments facing the Praya, -anitable for Olices or Dwelling-House. Apply to G., uffice of this paper.

0175 Hongåpng, 19th December: 18-70,

NOTICE:

THE interest and responsibility of Mue FEANCESCA DALIETO in the casiness of the "Rose sud Crown" Tavern, cuand on the 30th ultima

C. VALERIO.

Proprietar

Dr. Legs ou 1w, 2169 Hongkong, 12th December, 19701

LECTURE will be delivered by the Rev.

"CONFUCIUS, THE SAGE OF CHINA,”. in Union Church, THIS EVENING, the ME inot, it8.30 1.3.

A Reading will he given on let, at the same lon

Wednesday, the

Other lectures and reading by viriona peń- tlemen will be given during Hanuary and February, 1871, of which des notice will be. published.

Admuiaalon Free.

3d 2161 Hongkong, 12th December..1870. THE VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF ITONGKONG, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

THE Trandur. Boks of the Company will be Closed from the 16th to 31st instant, both daya inclusive

!..

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Col

-----— Secreturėję 274-0115-Hongkongerd Desenhor, 120

A Large Assortment of TRIMMINGS,APAS

Plain and Fancy, for Dreases.

A Selection of Faney OLUTES, for Gentle per Copy.

men'a SUITS

The Latest Fashions of Ladies

JACKETS.

CLOTH

Gentlemen'a ready-mide SHIRTS. Gentlemen's Froy COLLARS. 'Ladies' and Gontiemcu's White Cotton

·B00KS; and STOCKINGS, Gentlemen's Coloured SILK SCARVES and

NECKTIES.A

French Coloured MUSLINS

FOR SALE. ALMANAC FOR 1871." price $3.50, FAR EAST DIARY ANGUINA AND.

LANEOAWFORD & Co.

3 2164 Hongkong, th December, 1870.

Notices to Consignees,

BARQUE LUCK KEN, FROM GLASGOW

ROSSIGNBES of Gugo by the above ressol are requested to send in their Bills of Lading for countersignature to the under- Goods

Plain, White, - Striped and Checked MUS. sigried, and to take‘inetlinte delivery of their:

LINS.

Pisio, White and Grey LINENS, Fancy Coloured LINDSAYS.

Coloured CRINTZ for SOFAS, &

Printed FERCALES,

Ladies' Trimmed and Untrimmed HATS Rad MA BONNETS. CA

Indies Fancy Unco SHAWLS Rich Black Iron JACKETS. Ludies and Gentlemen's French Kid BOOTS, Gentlemen's high Grey FELT HATS. Baby's Lace CAPS. A Tadies Coloured: BELTAI Plain

White Linemand. Embroidered HANKEROHIEFS.

great and variety of Flowers for HATS

band BONNETS.

Indice and Gentlemen's UMBRELLAS. Gentlemen's STICKS.

English Woollen BLANKETE. Small ANTIMACCABSARS. Eson Window OURTAINS.

Cargo impeding the disalarge of the your 1. will be innded-und stored at Consignees' riak

ал охраво.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.,

Agent ti 2162 - Hongkong, 12th Decembr. 1870. CONSIGNEES of Garga per M. M. Un's eteamer Proncnee, are" requested to swal in their Bills of Lading for countersigailis. and takes mecdito delivery of their Cugi before the 13th instant, or they will be funded, and stored ut their risk and expense

O. BERTRAND,

Principal Agenti 2149 Hongkong, 9th December, 1870,

NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.

THE consigues of PCL over HO 150 Enlea Cutton, shipped by Mesars, Volkurt Grof Galle por 5 $ Australia, are requested to take immediate delivery from the Company's Bhalle Fort William, whers the goods are now

Frouch SPRINGS for BEDS, VANUPIES,

Real Car JEWELLERY...

Imitation French JEWELLERY.

| lying at the risk and expense.

W. HACAULAY, Superintendent

Black Jet JEWELLERY, for Hooring&&0.8. N. Co.'s Oc

Franol and Baglish, GRAMMARS

French and English DICTIONARIES. Fancy Wall PAPERS and BORDERS. Fancy ENGRAVINGS. Plain and Coloured

£2040

Hongkong, 7th Becomber, 1870, [t£ 2146 | CONSIGNEES per 0, 8. 8. Co.'s teamer

dehüller, are berchy notified that the cargo

French and English. PERFUMERY, from his Baing landed at Meiers, Rusemia & Cửa Pot (the best Lyndon and Paris Homanz.| Gedowns, where it will lie at their fisk. The SADDLERY,Complete; with: BRIDLE, go will be ready for delivery on and after TOYS for Oblidren, có th

REINS and SADDLE CLOTIS. the Bebe imat Goods remaining in Store affor

the 16th ingt, kill bo nubjent to Bent .... Glass MIKRORS and STORE FIXTURES, Billa of Lading will be countersigned, by

BUTTERFIELD & SWINE, Queen' and Contratos

Agenta, M Mondd 1745 November, 1870, 4*,

Queen's Road, 71 2145 Hongkong, 6th December, 1870. NOTICE.

· SHIP • YUNMAIL," FROM LUNDON. SALEXANDER BOTER will close about

the end of December, all persons being inaro requested trend in the Billa of NONSIGNEES of Carga by the, above vessel debted so him, will plotso pay their bills before Lading to the undersigned for countersign the 20th of this present month.

turs. They are hereby informed that the sagit And all persons having any claims against is now being landed Mr. E. NORTON'S A Boyne planee send in for payment.

tf 2182 Hongkong, 10th December, 1870.

A TOURISTS. GUIDE-PUUKET, SOFT FORM, Containing the moses of all the Articles at

REDUCED PRICE $1. Trade, objecia of Natural History, Firasture, Be with the Punti and Mandarin Pronun

Also a few copice of the GRAMMAH of the Chinsee Language in two Parts (59

The Daily Pros Ofice

Offore, on the Praya, and siorequeal to take imagiate, delivery, on receipt of notice that the goods are at band, failing which, such cargo will be sold, after forty-eight hours, for account of those conoLTAD

cargo will also have to be borne by the Con

The expense of procuring and delivering the sigues,

GILMAN & O., Agents for Peter Thompson, late Maste·

• Ship" Dramail. 944 Hongkong, 23rd May, 1870.