2. Drawing endorsing und négociating bille tore agginst ship's disbursements 23 per Luent
3. Drawing audorking and negociating againt average disbursements 21 per cent,
1. Taking up bottomry bands 5 por cont. After a fow remake, these suggestions were
reifted to the folowing resolution, proposed
by Mr. Habener, secondol.ng Mr. Bado-
what in addition to the commissione alrendy pusso, a charge of 5 per cent. bo introd need for taking up bottomry bonds, and that the sales of charges with thissdditioy ba adopt.d.” The resolution. having been put was carried
240, co
The Ohnivan said the next business was with regard to teams. There seemed to be considerade fissatisfaction with the telkams at present given By the Chamber. Unforta- rittely bikum funds would not allow anything
For Sale.
VICTORIA EXCHANGE)
SILK
A
SAYLE & CO MEROBRS, TAILORS, & GENERAL
WAREHOUSEMEN,' Solicit inspection of the andermentioned Goode for their Autumn and Winter Benson.
Blackt and Blus BROAD CLOTHS.
MELTONS, BEAVERS, WITNEYS AND NAI'S,
一
3/4 and 6/4 Tweed COATINGS,
Silk and Wool COATINGS,1.
Insurances.
THE DAILY PRESS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28TH, 1871.
COMPAGNIE LYONNAISE D'ASSU-
RANGES MARITIMES.
Eseillé anonyme libro an' Capital de 8,000,000 de francs fun quari verad.)
Insurances.
PACIFIO INSURANCE COMPANY;
SAN FRANCISCO.
3 Undersigned, Agents for the above Com paay, aro prepared to grant POLIOLES against Fire on Buildings and Goods. at current
RUSSELL & Oo. *]
THIS Company, being associated for pirates.
poses of Marino Insurnace in the "Far Fait, with the
LLOYD FRANCAIS, Capital of 8,000,000 free., And with the QIF FRANCAINE
· D'ASSURANUES MARITIMES,
# 366 | Hongkong, 7th February, 1867.
PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY OF SAN FRANCISCO. Capital of 4,000,000 free., THE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in China for the above INSTRANCE COMPANY are prepared to grant Policies cover- ing Marino Risks at the Current Ratm
RUSSELL, & Co. if 573 Rongkong, 2nd March, 1837, BATAVIA SEA AND FISE INJURANCE COMPANY. THE
Offors to the Assured the Security of a collective Capital of
17,000,000 free. Agencies established, and Folicies unde payable in Lyons, Paris, London, Marseilles,
Shanghai.
further the Committes had done what they Black and Blue DIAGONALS, of the newest Unicutta, Bombay, Yokohaman; Hongkong and
*
cold, but saggeations which had been made did
•
not come within their owns. The question was; should they increase the rate of subscrip. tion, reduce it and abuuden, tolegrams altoget her, let A remain se it we, or adó 7ls. 20 for Spolitical messages, or obtain Reutor's messages teost of Tls 72ach. The lust proposal was supported by tire Commitoc
Mr. Maitland naked if the Clairman would
stylea,
Fancy VESTINGS.
A choice selection of CLOTHS, in auit Jengths only.
PAJAMAS and DRESSING GOWNS.; Gentlemen's HOSIERY,
in Cotton, Merino or Lambswool,
infarul thom what the views expressed in writ-Comprising: SOOKS, UNDER VESTS, and ing to the Committee way.
PANTS.
Cardigan JACKETS and VESTS, Cotton and Linen SWEETINGS. Dainoak NAPKINS and CLOTHS, all sizes. LONG CLOTH and CHUMEAN SHIRTS, all qualities.
The Chairwan kaid they were serv general, Some were in favour of alandoning the Cham bors' mezaniros nitogether and reducing the sub- scription 1 others miched to have pofitioal news added; and in fact the kitere the Committee had received were all more or less difful. The Commitles were in favour of proposd No. 5- obain Renser's mesinges at ʼn cost of Tis. 79. The price was homerer calculated at pre- Bant mates, which they boped to see considerably reduced. The resolution he was prepared to The Priposo wre-
Plat the Committee le ampowered to enter into urangements with Rater'á Telegram Com- pany for obtaining commercial messages at sug gested in the 5th propoid in the Circular at tached to the Report, and to make a call upon the members to provide fioda for the ageuses for the montha oading Hb June 1872." Me. Hunssan seconded the resolution.
Mr. Barnes asked if that made the subscrip tion Tha, 2 or Tla. 122:
The Now Twill Oxlord 8HIRT.
latest styles in mnds up TIES and
SOARES.
Linen and Paper COLLARS, Silk, Cotton, and Wool MUFFLERS.
·FELT HATS, in Binck, Drab and Brown.
Drab Felt and Black Paris BATS. UMBRELLAS and WALKING STICKS.
·SOAP and PERFUMERY,
TAILORING in all its branches, under the superintendence of experienced OUTTEES.
The Chairman said it was intended to in- eroase tho subegripton from Tis. 59 by Tls, "2-- making Te. 129. The members would get the same information as me, and Reater'i tele-tains
grame as well,
Our FURNISHING DEPARTMENT on
the largest and beat assorted STOCK we
have over offered, comprising: Tapestry, Brussella and Velvet Pile CARPETS,
Mr. Reid said it seemed to him that this 1.- proposal was a very important one. At present they were getting a message of 20 words once
week, which the mediters cousidered very. incolisient. In these days of rapid informú hink it was necessary to have it as ample, and to obtain it at me all a cost, as possible. As the Great Northern Telegraph Company bad ́reduced their rates, the cost at which it was
estimated they could get Reuter's messages) would be reduced one-third, making the price Te. 97, or in round figures say Tis, "100). "For | this they would get three messages a week and intermediate ones as well; and sá he was aware that ebont half the members of the Chamber subsoribad to Reuter's it would be a manifest advantage to them to do away with that, ond ħince thene telagrams through the arrangement; with the Chamber, inalead. There could be
RUGS to match the shova,
Hearth RUGS and Sofa CARPETS, Printed FELTS, in eqasros or by the yard. DAMASKS and REPS, in the leading colors, A large assortment of FRINGES and
TRIMMINGS. Embroidered, Printed and Teiret Pile TABLE COVERS,
Coir MATS and MATTING. FLOOR CLOTHS. Mahogany and Brass Cornice POLES, White and Colored BLANKETS.
no doubt that this was very important su3 Lace gestion, and that Reuter's messages at a cost
of Ta. 72 at the present rate of charge, which
it was expected would be induced Tie. 25, would
givo bem ample informacion.
Mr. Brand said it was of great importance
to know who supplied Mr. Heater with com merritti information.
Mr. Reid said it was, but Reuter's telegrams | were generally admitted to be much better than those received by the Chamber,
Mr. Hoge did not thick that they would be |
greatly advantaged. by having Reiter alone.
It would be highly salutary to have two, the ons
to obeck the other. For fastance, in last week's į
telegrams the Chamber had T-Cloths at 7, 38.
and Reuter the supe goods at Su, O.; whilo
Bed QUILTS.
CURTAINS and ANTI-MACASSARS,
Eider Down QUILTS. Carriage and Travelling RUGS. PORTMANTEAUS.
سبعه
For Ladice Advertisement see To-morrow's Iesus..
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, Corner of Nankia and Stochten oud, SHANGHAL
FOR SALE.
The undersigned having been, appointed Agents in Uhinn for the above-named dom. pany, are prepared to accept Marine tisli
foreign or coautwine, at current rates,
RUSSELL & Çəl. tf 1377 Hourkong, 23rd July, 1870.-- THE GUARDIAN FIRE AND LIFE AS- SURANCE COMPANY, No. 11, LOMBARD Steser, LONDON, EC, ESTABLISHED 1821, And empathered by special dets of Parliament.
Aubagribed Camilal£2,906,000. Sterling. Total invested Funds upwards of 2,750 000 Anurial Income
320,000
سمت
T
12
Undera padhaving been daty appointed Agents for the above Company, are pro parod to tako rieka-against Fire, on the neuel terms.
OLYFHANT & Co.. tr 2317 Hongkong, 7th December, 1860,
NOTION.
..
above-named
Agents in Hongkong for the above coed Company, are prepared to grant Policies gainst
Sox Risks at current rates.
RUSSELL & Co. it 1022 Hongkong, 1st April, 1865.
THE CHINA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.
·HÉAD OFFICE-HONGKONG.
·GENCIES at all the Treaty Ports of Chien and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon and Posang..
Risks accepted, and Palcica of Insurance granted at the rates of Premitim current of the above-mentioned Porta:
No charge for Paliny fees.
JAS. BY COUGHTRIE,
Bearetary Hongkong, let November, 1871, [ 395 | VICTORJA FIRĖ INSTRANDE UOMPANY- OF HONGKONG, LIMITED..
IMPERIAL FIRE OFFICE. ·
THIS Company, with its Head Offse at Hongkong, and Agoneica at the various AROM and sfter this date the following rates Treaty Porta in Chian and Japan, is prepared will be charged SHORT FERIOD Into issne Policies of Insurance, at the onrreat
rios of Premium at the respeitire place9. Aurances, viz
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co.,
Secretaries.
Not exceeding Ten days of the annual rule Not exceeding 1 month of the annual rate Above 1 month,)
do. do.
and not exceeⱭ-- | ing.intermina
Ahave 3 months
and not exceed {
ing
到
&
do: do.
Above 8 months the fall annual rate.
"OIBR, LIVINGSTON & Co., Agents, Imperial Fire Tnsurance Company, Ef.875 Hongkong, 18th August, 1869.
OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE- COMPANY, LONDON.
INCORPORATED 1859.
UAFITAL, £1,000,000.
TU
Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company, pre pro pared to accept Marine Iisks and issão Policies ....... #tourrent ratea.
U 557 Hongkong. Jat April. 1871. NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANCE COMPANY. TAROM And after this date the following rates Lwill be charged on SHORT PERIOD Inarances, vizam
Not expeeding I month oftheannualrate Above 1 month, and not exceed
do. la.
Above 3 montie
3
and not exceed &
in.............
Above 6 months the full animal rate.
GILMAN & Co., Agente,
North British & Mercantile Insurance Company.
696 Hongkong, 7th April 1868.
NOTICE.
THE QUEEN INSURANCE COMPANY.
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. tf 1351 Hongkong. 7th Jane, 1887. MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COM-T
PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
THE Undersigned bave been appointed Agents for the above Company at Hong beng, Chutoa, Foochow, Shanghai, and Han- kow, and are prepared to grant Insurances at Darrent Rates..
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. tf 1958 Hongkong, 15th October, 1868. THE LONDON ASSURANCE
INCORPORATED DY ROYÁŽ CHARTER OP
HIS MAJESTY KING GROEGE THE FIRST, A.D), 1720.
THE undersignut having been appointed Agcute for the above Corporation, aro
perviously they had 8s. 1 in the Chamber's Ex "Belted Will," Cornuria," " Ambassador prepared to grant Insurances as follows
report, and 78. 108. in outer's. In point of fary they wanted an extra tusenge sɛ a check. Further, be thought the Chamber's telegram | might be improved and made more economies", they might lave ne less than 20 words more than they new got in it, "At present it certainly did not redound to the credit of suol
body us the Shangbai Olauber of Commerce. Mr. Provand said the estimate given of Tls. 3,300 was beyond the actual cost for three messages a week, which would only amount to $2,300.
The Chairman said it must be remembered there were London charges to be paki, and the estimate covered everything. Dià Mr. Fogg| propose that the Chamber ehould get their present telegram and Renar's as well ?
Mr. Hoge No.
Mr. Reid thought Mr. Dogg wanted one to chook the other.
Mr. Hogg meant to check one of the other by
a private telegram.
Mr. Reid. And if oat gave one price and the other a different one, what would you do P
Mr. Hogg would take the most likely to be
earreet.
Mr. Barnes'suggested taking the mean of the
two.
The resolution we then put to the meeting, when 13 vated in: favour oft and 10 against,
The Chairman said the next boxinges related to the revision of rule 6, aforred to in the re- port under the hand of preries at general meet- To ca.
Nothing was dare in the watter, learing the words "absent from the port" us the voly ground for admitting a proxy.
Mr. Barnes would like to know before they separated if anything defnite und besu heard ⚫about the Wornag. bar. There was some slight mention of it in thy report, bye nothing appeared to have been done. It was a very important matter to the trade of Shanghai; the Company be represental had lost a consi durable amount of money by the state it was in. It was simply a disgrace to the port that it ́should exist, and that there should be only 16 feet of water. The only reference to it was Mr. Seward's remark, that be befiered a dredging maoline had bean ordered. He begged to Propoge
"That the Committee should represent to the authorities the necessity of dredging the bar without further delay."
Mr. Hennequin secooled the resolution, ☛hich was passed muinowsly, and concluded the business of the meeting.
H A
FOR SALE.
MP
•C VEUVE CHOOPOL FONSARDIN
REIME
in Cases of $ doz, Querta, I doz, Quarte, und, 2 doz. Piois. SANDER & Co.
Bois Agents for Cħna, Japan and Manila.
tf 2151 Hodgkong, 15th December, 1871.
da, ke.
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Policies at current mutes, payable eüber her, in London, or at the principal Ports of India,
FIRE DEPARTMENT, Poliores issue for long or abort periode at
ASS & CO.'S OCTOBER BREW, in hoge-China, and Australia.
heads and Milderkins.
Barclay & Co.'s PORTER, in bogahenda. BEST JAMAICA RUM, in do
cnrent rates.
BURKE'S DUBLIN STOUT, in quarts and on reasonable terms.
pinta.
BASS'S ALE, by Cameron and Sanadore
in quarta and pinto.
Duff Gordon's SHERRIES, different seule. Superior Old Vintage PORT.
Hennessy's BRANDY, 1 star and 3 stars. AVE GIN, in red cases.
LIFE DEPARTMENT, Policies issued for suma not exceeding £5,000
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. 1927 Hongkong, let November; 1970. THE LIVERPOOL AND BOMBAY TRADERS INSURANCE
COMPANY.
TID andersigned having been appointed Agents for the above Company' at this port, are prepared to grant Policies against
HOLLIDAY, WIEL A Do.
· Krug & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, in quarts and | Marius Riska ut current rates.
pints.
CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OILMAN'S
STORES.
tf 777 Hongkong, 25th April, 1870. LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE:UFFIOS, 187, Leadenhall Street, Lornea, --
BETADLIGHED 1848.
following rates will be charged in future for SHORT PERIOD Insurances, viz:— Not exceeding 10 days, of the annual rate. Not exceeding 1 month, 1 do. do. Above I month and not 1 exceeding 3 months... Above 3 months and nos exceeding 6 months.
do. čo.
do. do. NORTON, LYALL & Co., Agente the Queen Insurance Company. if 212 Hoogkong, 2nd January, 1870. THE QUERN INSURANCE COMPANY.
CAPITAL-TWO MILLION STERLING.
sa
Goods stored therein.
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOV.
THE Stoamship
THE
"DOUGLAS,"
Captain Toppin, will have immediate despatch
For the abaro Ports,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRÁIK &,00.
tf 2228 Hongkong, 27th December, 1871, STEAM TO SHANGHAI
THE F. & O. S. N. Co's steambhip
"OTTAWAY! wil leave for the above place about 24 hours | after the arrival of the next English Mail.
A. NolVER, Superintendent. P. & O. S. N. Co.'s Office,
Hongkong, 27th Deecuibor, 1871, [# 9220
STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, THE P.&O.E. N. Oo, a skamebip
"MADRAS." will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the next English Mail.
A. MOIVER, Superintendent. P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Oce,
Hongkong, 27th December, 1871... [tf 2221
FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL THE 0.8, 8, Go's Steamship
THE
"DIOMED."
will be disputoled on or about 301 idet.
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
"BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
94 2199 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1871.
FOR SHANGHAI. British Steamer
Agents.
"TEVIOT," shortly expeuted, will have quick despatch as
Above.
This steamer has splendid accommodation for passengers,
For Freight or ramge, apply to
JOHN BURD & Co. tf 2180 Hougkong, 20th December, 1871. FOR LONDON »ia SUEZ CANAL. FUE British Steamer
哒
T
"ENTERPRISE," shortly expected, will have despatch w above,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. tf 2078 Bongkong, 4th December, 1871,
FOR CALLAO, TELO
A1 American Barque
"PACIFIC," Hemaran, Master, baa Room for a limited amount of Cargo, for the above destination.
For Freight, apply to
"CARLOWITZ & Co. 144 2222 Hongkong, 27th Desember, 1871.
FOR NEW YORK;
THE British Ship
CITY OF ABERDEEN,"
will be despatched as above on the 30tir inst., and has room for a fow tone of measurement goods at a reduced rate.
For Freight, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. 4 2225 Hongkong, 28th December, 1871. FOR MANILA.
THE Spanish Brig THE
GRAVINA,
Intimations.
SAIL MAKING. WILLIAM DOLAN baring returned to Hongkong, has reamed his business of BAIL MAKING in all its branches, at bis old place in Daridell fireet, and solicite the potren- age of the Public
He has on hand a fue aportment of 8 and 10 unce BAVINS DUCK, muitable for Boat Sails For Awninge.
tt 858 Hongkong. 90th April, 1809
LE Cndersigned have been appointed Solo 1 Agents for the Sale of their Goode in Hongkong and China hy-Measra. J. & R. Tons nent, Glasgow, and Messrs. David Corner & Sons Arbroath.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. + 419 Hongkons. For nary, 1887.
HOTEL ORIENTAL
OWLING ALL BY.S.
Proprietar-J. BAYNES.
Wines and Spirits of the best quality only. tf. 1728 Hongkong. 11th October, 1871.
NOTICE,
B
THE the late & Co., and sitante on the
Post-Office Notifications.
Amal bill close. For Singapore and London-Per Warrior, to-day, the 23th instant, ut 11 A.M.
MATTE BY THE - FRENCH PACKET" *The French Mail Packet "AVA” will be dispatched on THURSDAY, the 4th January, 1672, at noon, with the Mail-
To Saigon, Singapore, Point de Galle, India, Adon, Seychellea. Reunion and Mauritine, Suez, Alexandria, France and other Continent) - States (in a closed mail to Franas), wind to did through the United Kingdom win Maravillon.
Letters for Registration will be received unt 10 AM. On the 4th January,
The Post Offices will be open for the reception of Ordinary, Leitora, Newspapers, Books, do, until 11 a.. on the 4th January, after which no Letters can be received,
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Olices in the United Kingdom will be granted until 5 PM, on the 3rd January.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 27th December, 1871.
MAILS BY THU “ ENGLISH PACKET"
The English Contract Packet · ELLORA,” will be dispatched with the usual Maila for. Europa, & on THURSDAY, the 28th instant, at noon...
THE three lots of Ground formerly belong
western suburbs of Canton, in the Near of the Shamoen site, bohird the Chara Mo Lau, and at the entrands of the Bai Lain Laue, in front of Tai Pine Tong, hive, through Messrs. Cald- Money Orders on any of the Money Order WELL & BLTRITON, Hongkongsaelicitors, beer | Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted abeolately sasigned to the Yow Wo Toya, until 5 e.x on the 27th instant.
The Post-Office will be open until 7.M. the 27th instant.
The bargia money-was-paid on the 18th day of Novomber, and a proper deed of assignatont will be shortly executed by Dant's Trustees. The under base formerly held by GREE OпONG ON bas been cancelled, and the Yow-Wo Ton are the sola poussacra of the property.
TOW WO TONG, 2m 2015 Hongkong, 20 November, 1871.
NOTICE
Letters, &o, may be posted during the night in the box left open for their reception.
Letters for registration will be received until • 10A.M. on the 28th instant.
Lettera may be posted until 10 AM. on the 28th instant withônt lato feo, ...
Letters posted after 10 A.M. on the 28th instant, will not be forwarded unless the Late Fee of 18 venta cash-ua well as the postage is propuid.
THE undersigned, Sweet-ment Dealers' Shop, THE
bas been established at Canton for a number of years, and we have no other branch clonohero than the end established in this City. The success of this most delicious and uurival led Preserves has caused some impudent and Patterns 10 AM. on the 28th instant. evil disposed persons at Hongkong and Macso
The Latest time for posting Letters at this Office is 11 A.M., ud for Newspapers, Books, or
Late better (but Letters ouly) addressed to
(who are eager to obtain money by illegal the United Kingdom is Brindis, or to Sin- means), to apply the name of "CHY LOONG "gapore, may be posted on hoard the Packet to their own inferior Goods. Thas the Publio from 11.30 .. to the time of aniling, on pay. is ohented; but what good will be to the ovil ment of a Late Fee of 43 cents cacb in addition disposed who will he punished by the visitation to the postage. of God P The Public are, therefore, requested to send their ordeva direct to our establishmout at Canton, Hosam, and this is the only way in which they est obtain our Genuine Gonda.
OHY LONG, Soest-meat Dealers' Shop, Canton: Am 1854 Onntop. 30th October, 1871.
NOW BRADY.
HE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION
THE
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT,
By Dr. Devan, with magny Additíops, Correc tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS' Orthography.
PRIOR: In Paper Wrappers, Neatly Bonnd.....
Aonly at the Daily Prope Office
發
....$1.50
***
82.00
WING KEE COAL SHOP.
THE Proprietor of WING-KEE Shop begs to inform the Public that his Shop has been established since 1865, at Endicott's "Lans, and that he has always a great quantity of Best COAL în stom for Sale. Gentlemen or Ship-
Captein Barceló, wili bave quick despatch to masters wishing to patronise him, are requested
the above port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Cec
tf 9182 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871. FOR NEW YORK,
THE Undersigned having been appointed 1 Américan Ship
Agent for the sbore Company' at this port, is prepared to grant Policies against Fire, to the extend of £10,000, on Buildings or on
NORTON, LYALL & Co. 241 Hongkong, 2nd January, 1870.. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM. UNTIL farther actioe the following Annur) Rates will be charged for Fire Insurance Detached & semi-detached Dwell-
"PURITAN.** Doane, Master, will load at Whumpon and this, und bave immediate despatch se above, ani bus room for a limited amount of virgo.
For Freight, apply to
Piz
ing Hanses removed from town,à per cent,
and their quatouts."
Other dwelling Houses, used atriet lyus anch, and their contents. Godowns, Bees, Shops, &c., wid
their contents.
per cent. 1 per cent GIRE, LIVINGSTON & G., Agente Imperial Fire Isrance Company tf 864 Hongkong, 7th March, 1865/
NORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE INSURANOD COMPANY. REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM.
per annum
Detached & nouiti-detached Dwell- 13 per cent.
ing Houses, removežfrom town, and their contexts.- Otherdwelling Houseaused strictly
as such, and thoir contents,
HE-Undersigned is authorised to ascept
leks on behalf of this Office, by Firsts, One, Shops, do, and}} Steamers and Sailing Ships.
their contents.
HAMS, CHEESE, BACON, in tin Truffed PATES, FOIE GRAS, Preserved PROVISIONS of every description, dine- rican, English, Dutch, French and der-Class man VEGETABLES, in large sasortment. FINEST FRENCH RUTTAR, in bottles.. PRIME DANISH BUTTER, in 7 be. Tine. Sill's and Hulstein BUFTBR, ia kegi. RUSSIAN CAVIAR
-VANILLA BEANS,
TEXSSONEAUX JAMS, JELLIES, and
FRUITS, in Juice and Brandy. MENTER'S CHOCOLATE, gallon, brown,
and pink.
Ꭺ
LANKERT, ATKINSON & Co. if 906 Hongkong, 25th May, 3671.
FOR SALE,
YLARET, in wood.
ROAPILLION and BANDOL, in wood
4. MoIVER, Agent. tf. Hongkong. Ist July, 1987. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANOM CO. TUR Insuring Houses and other Buildings'
Goode, Wares, Morobandise, Manufactur ng and Farming Stock, Ships in Pork, a bonra,or Dook, and the Oargoes of such Ships; and other Vessels on Navigable Rivera and also, Shipe Building and Repairing: Bargas
Canals, and Goods board such Yeseclu throughout Great Britain and Ireland, and in FOREIGN COUNTRIES, FROM LOSS OR DAMAGE BY FIRE.
The Undersigned, Agents for theaborn Com pang, are prepared to grant Policies against FIRE to the extent of $60,000 on any one First Class Risk.
QIBB, LIVINGSTON & Ü.. Hongkong, 1st January, 1867.
MERCHANT'S MUTUAL MARINE
'OITMAN & Co...
Agenta, North Brilisk and Mercantile
Insurance Company. 886 Hongkong, 10th March, 1866:
NOTICE. will be charged for 'HORT PERIOD TAROM and aftor this date the following rates
Insurances, Tizi-
...
OLYPHANT & Co. tf 2183 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871.
~FOR NEW YORK.
THE AI American Ship
"ELLEN MUNROE,”
G. W. Norcross, Muster, expected to arriva in A few days from Swatow, will tond here and st Whampoa, and be despatched about middle of January.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. 12184 Hongkong, 9th December, 1871. FOR SAN FRANCISCO. 1 American Ship
THE
DASHING WAVE,"
to apply at his Shop.
ly 619- Hongkong, 24th April. 1873,
舖
* a *IM
HE undersigned bege to inform the Public Tun to inform Pabl HAVANA, CAVITE and MANILA, in smali and large boxes, best TOBA000, and prepar ed;TOBACCO for Sale at an agreeable prices.
For particulare, apply to
KWONG YUEN HING, No. 61. Queen's Road, Next to the entrance of the Central Market, Ou Hongkong, 29th August, 1871,
STEAM FOU SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, MARSEILLES, OTHER MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON; ALSO, BOMBAT, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA, THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL SEPAN NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steamship
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 18th Doggmber, 1871, -
It is hereby notified that henceforward the following Rates of Postage will be charged apna Correspondence forwarded from Rang- kong, or any of the British Post Office Agencies in China and Japan, by BRITISH MATL PACKETS, rid Brindisi, to the undermentioned Countries, viz,
Addressed to
· FOR A LETTER.
Italy... Switzerland. The German Etates, Austria...... Belgium,
The Netherlande.. Domark.
Heligoland... Sweden.........
Norway...
Italy
16 nents for each jaz,
24
►
32
48
Fora Newspaper. For each four
Switzerland..........
The German States,
$
Austris.......
Belgian......
The Netherlands.... Denmark....
Helgoland.....
Swede Norway.. Kvesia........
er Price Ounces of Book
Currant. Parkets and
2 ts
"Parkets of Pa3tures.
6.cts.
8.
4.
12..
The prepayment of the postage on ordinary Letters is optional.
The postage on registered Letters wenst be prepaid: the charge für registration balag the BBW nam as the postage ou ench Letter,
The prepayment of the postage on News. papers, other printed papers and Fackets of Pattorne is compulsory,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 2nd Decembar, 1871.
It is
ELLORA," Captain J. C. Baner, with rates of postage which must be paid in advance, is Leroby notified that henceforward the Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and chargeable on Fackets of printed papers or Cargo, will leave this for the above places on patterns of light weight sent from Hongkong THURSDAY, the b instaut, at noon,
Cargo will
ressived on board until noon, Packets via San Francisco, will be as follows,
Captain Lawrence, will hayo quick dispatch Specie and Parcels at the office natil 2 P.M. ON for the bore port.
For Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. tf 2117 Hongkong, 9th December, 1871.. FOR NEW YORK.
THE 41 American Ship
"RINGLEADER." Hamlin, Master, will load at Whampoa and this, and have immediate despatch as shove, and has room for a limited amount of Cargo,
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Ca tf-2112 Hongkong. 8th December, 1971.
FOR NEW YORK. “
THE 41 German Barq
the 27th iden
For Particulars regarding Freight and Pue sage, apply at the P&0. 8. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong: CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED,
̈." A Written Declaration of the Contents
to the United Kingdom by the United Statre
Viz
For a packet not exceeding 1 ounce
in weight.................................. 2 cents For a pac'rèt above 1 ounce not ex-
ceeding ounces. 4 For a packet above 2 ounces not ex-
eceding 4 ounces
8
and eight cents for overy additional four bunces. These rates apply to Printed Circulars, Prise Lista, Market Reports, and all printed papers
and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyption Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Canipany's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels: and the Company do not holl other than Newspapers, as well as to Books
and Trade Patterna or Sapiplos. themecivos responsible for any Detention or
F. W. MITCHELL, Prentice which may happen from the incor-
Portmaster Geteral. recinesa in such declaration.
General Pont Office,
Hongkong, 12th April, 1870.
The Company reserve the option of forward ng all goods shipped by their Stautners for Burope through Egypt, either by rail, or by Canal in their own Steamers, or in vesuela
"JOHANN CARL," will load at this and Whampon, and have in employed for the purpose. mediate despatch for the above port.
For Freight, apply to
Not exocading Ten days of the sinoual rates
do. de Not exceeding 1 month
do. #
do. Above 3 month, and not
2cceding three monthe.! Above 3 months, and not
do. do. exceeding six montba... Abore sx months the full annual rate.
"JARDINE, MATHESON & Co., Agents, Alliance Fire désurance Company. tt-875 Hongkong, 26th Anguet, 1869. PEŒENIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. THE 41 British Clipper-burque
OLEPHANT & 05. - tf 2055 Hongkong, 30th November, 1871. FOR DUNEDIN (N.Z) dirot. To follow the Whirlwind.).
"LADY TURNER."
Breakfast and Dinner OLARETS from INSURANCE COMPANY OF SAN THE Undersigned having been appointed Capt. Vincent, having the greater portion of
,50 dpwardą.
Chatean LAFITTE
Haute BRION.
Rbanish WINES, large sonartment.
Sparkling 100K and MOSELLE. Haut BARSAO and SAUTERNE.
FRANCISCO.
ENGAGED EXCLUSIVELY IN MARINE
.. INSURANCE.
Paid up Capital-$300,000,00,
File Undersigned saving teen daly appoint. ed Agents of the above Company, are pre- terms
French LIQUEURS, CHARTREUSE, 40.,pared to accept Marine Riske on the usual
&c., ABSYNTH.
Vermuti NOUILLY PRAT,
Wynaud POKINES, double Orange CURA-
COA
At LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Ò. (E967 Hongkong, 25th May, 1871.
FOR SALE.
OLYPHANT & Cn. t 1992 Hongkong, 2nd July, 1909.
CHINA AND JAFAN MARINK INSURANCE COMPANY.
THIS Company grants Polinies on Marine
Tike the established local Rates, to all parts of the World.
In addition to the manat brokerage, thirty
THE TOURIST'S GUIDE 22 CASES CHAMPAGNE, L Avezer & per Cont. (58%) of the Profits will be returned
REDUCED PRICE $1.
Containing the unmen of all the Artioles of Trade, objects of Matural History, Furmture,
&c. &c., with the Panti, sad Mandarin Pronun ciation.
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the
Chinese Language, in two Parts.
the Pailu Pesta Ofice.
AND R. TENNENT'S ALE and
J. PORTER.
DAVIE QUESAR & SONS
Merchant Navy
Navy Boiled Long Flux
Ung.wm
•
{CANVAR.
20 Cares
do.
40
H
CLARET, St. Emilion.
41)
COGNAC,
13
$
ABSINTHE MARESOHINO.
HESSE & Co.
1m 2907 Hongkong, 23rd December, 1871.
JUST LANDED AND FOR SALE,
RIME WESTPHALIAN HAMS.
PE
åt
L. FRICKEL & Co.” Im 2108 Hongkong, 7th December, 1871,
FOR SALE.
No Policy Feca obarged.
Agouts to the above Company at this bor Cargo engaged, will have a quick drapatok Port, are prepared to grant Policies against for the above port. Fire to the extent of 140,000, on Buildings, or
ow Goods stored therein.
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.
tf 717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1858.
IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, Undersigned baring been appointed Tidor above company at this Port
For Freight or Passage, apply to
ROŽARIO & Co. 2014 Hongkong, 21st November, 1871.
FOR LONDON, Lading at Hongkong, Whampaz, and Macão. THE Britist chip TUB
"CARKINKS,
Shippera are particularly requested to not the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Hills of Lading.
A. MOIVER. Superintendent, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 18th December. 1871.
THROUGH ES MAIL LINE
FBOM
OHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIC MALL S. S. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
RAILROAD COMPANIES.
will leave THE Steurship JAPAN”
Hongkong for San Frazioison, via Yako- hama on FRIDAY, the 12th of January next,
It la barely notified for general information that, the Postage (which must be paid in ad vanced) upon letters addressed to Prince Ed- ward Island, will henceforward be as follows, viz.++
When forwarded vid
Briedis............. 42 cents each half-ounce, When forwardedi
Marseilles.
When forwarded via
36 cents euch half-ounce,
Southampton...... 89 cents each half-ounce
F. W. MITCHELL,
General Post-Office.
Postmaster General,
Hongkong, 28th July, 1870,
It is boroby notifed for general information CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIO that on and after the lat August next, the Commission ebargeable on Money Ordern issced upon the United Kingdom at Hongkong, Shanghai, and Yokobama will be no follow, viz.
On sums not exceeding £2......... 18 cente Above £9 and not exceeding £5...66 Above £5.and not exceeding £7...54. Above £7 and not exceeding £10.72
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post Office,
Ilongkong, 15th July, 1970.
are propered to grant Policica against Fire to Capt Locke, will bave immediate despatch for at 3 'clock F... aking Passengers, Maile the extent of 860,000 on Buildings, or on Goods the shove Part.
stored thereon.
OIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. t Hongkong, 24th August, 1864.
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
as Bonus to all contributor of business, wheTHE annual rates for Fire Insurance on the ther Shareholders or not, rateably in proportion Furious classes of Buildings and their con- I to the amount of Net Premis contributed. tonts will remain as follows until further no
Lice, viz Doluched and semi-detached as
Dwelling Houses (removed froth per cunt: the town) and their conteuls. Other Dwelling Houses (similarly
1 percent.. mitriæted)vnd their contents Offece and Godowne and their
1 per cent. contents, Other Risks by Special arrangement. The following rates will be charged for
WM. PUSTAU & Co.,
Agents. 1402 Hongkong, 27th July, 1870,
NOTICE.
BRITISH AND FÖREIGN MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED,
THE Undemigned having been appointed Agents of the above Insurance Uom-
Marine rioko on Freight and Dargo at Current rates, subject to a discount of 15 *.
BUTTERFIELD SWIRE.
SHORT PERIOD Policies
Not ereeding 10 duya ita per cent
Not exceeding.............. 1 month i per cent.
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & C. NE 8 H.P. Horizontal Steam ENGINE,pany, are prepared to Issue Falleles against Above 1 month, and noth
1130 Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.
with Boiler and Mouutings. complete. Two Allion PRINTING PRESSES.
do.
One large Elotting MACHINE,
One Columbian
A MONTILLAIKI,
A PALE SHERRY,., 1
per 1 doz. Case 813
38
BIO
Superior MEDOC,...
Superior ST. JULIEN,
Sparkling MOSELLE,
H. H. Mum's CHAMPAGNE, I
BRANDT, S to $12.
A Radial Drilling MACHINE.
One Grab WINCH,
One Self-acting SAW BENCH, complete,
$14 with one Saw.
BTYNOLDS & CO
tf 1879 Hongkong, End October, #971.
FOR SALE.
100
$13
CASES, each 1 een parts, Eius Des.
sart OLAKET.
55 Cases, each 1 dozen Quarte, Fino Pado-Dry | SHERITY.
SANDER & Co. #2174 Hongkon 19th December, 1871. TATHA
ATHAM'S BHANDY in 1 duz, qOOVE.
SHERRY
PORT
CLARET
4
Qup Vertical DRILL.
B Doskey PUMP..
For particulare, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRÁIK & C..
if 594 Hongkong, 24th May, 1871.
Α
SADDLERY,
'T COST FRICE-A General ABSOET-
MENT from the
BEST LONDON HOUSES.
Alan
Driving and Riding WHIPS,
tf 1783. Hongkong, let October, 1970.
exoooding........
3
"
For Freirit or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAÉBÁIK & Co.,
DEACON & Co...
Macao and Canton: it 1975 Hongkong, 16th November, 1871.
[OHN SKINKER, SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA. Successor to RoDMOND GIBSONs & Co, Sole Agente for's Winchester Repeating Arma and Ammunition, Du Port's Blasting und Sporting Powder, Lake Saperior and Pacific, Fuse Company's Eagle, Safety Fume..
115 589 April 6
A MILLAR & CO.. OUSE, SHIP. AND STEAMBOAT Ποι
PLUMBERS, COPPERSMITHS & BRASSFOUNDERS No. 1. Queen's Road East and Nuliah Lane, Opposite .M. Naval Dock. Yard, 937 Hougtong, Jat March, 1871.
TAKASIMA COLLIERY,
NAGASAKI.
and Freight, for the United States, Canada, Central and South America, and Europe.
+
A Steamer of the Company will have Shang- bai, via the Inland Sea Porte, abou! samo date, and make close connection at Yokohama.
The "JAPAN" will be door at San Fran- disco February 17th, 1872, whence daily Pas- It is hereby notified that arrangements have senger trains and daily Freight, trains are been completed under which correspondence run over the Central and Union Proit Bail-from Hengkeng may be forwarded to Nagasaki rond Lines for Now York and for all the vin Shanghai, and to Hingo via Yokohama, by principal cities in the interior al upon the United States' Mail Packets, and that Lettera Atlantic Seaboard. The tiore between Buu for Hongkong and places beyond Hongkong, Franciaso nod New York by First-olase Fus-may be forwarded from Nagasaki and Hiago senger trains is six days and twenty hours; by means of the United States" "Puckota vil and the distance 3,312 miles.
Shanghai and Yokohama respectively.
The rates of postage chargeable on such oor- repondence is tour conts for ch bail-ounce (on Letters, two cents on ench Newspaper, and canta on each two ounces of Books and Packets of Samples of Merchandizu, in addition to the Batee spécified in the Tuble of Rates of Postage at present in force.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Ibelmaster General.
Hongkong, 16th January, 1871.
It ie hereby notified that, pending the com
The Silver Falton Sleeping Cars are run through on theat trains, making Drawing Boot Cars by day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and are of the latest and bost American pattern, being excelled for comfort and convenience." AL New York, Passengera bave selection of Variona hata of Steamers to England, France and Germany.
Through Tickets and Bill of Lading are General Post Uffor, fasued for transportation to Tokolium and other Japan Peris, and San Francis, for the Overland Railroad, and to Europe by connecting A bare 3 months, and notĮ z
THE Undersigned are prepared to supply Lines of Steamers. The Overland Railroad pletion of negociations now being carried ou exceeding 1
Goals from the Tetasima Colliery (8 foot Companios Guarnace 12 days time for Silk and with the Italian Post Office, under which it la Above6months, the falinnal rate of 1 13 scam), in quantities as required, to be delivered 18 days for Teas and General Merchandise, proposed to establish a regular exchange of
ROBT. S. WALKER & ØƏ,,, on board abip in this Harbor,
direct Mails between Horgkong and the Cos. Agents, Royal Insurance Company, Note-The Spesite Gravity of Takanion between San Francisco and New York.
Favorable arrangemcate bave been made for finent of Europe vin Brindel, Letters for the + 1769 Bourkone, il September, 1969). Joal is 12th, it contains 82.07 per out of Through Passengers and Freight to America Continent forwarded by British Mail Packet, Carbon, and is admitted to be fully equal to the from Caloutts, Penang and Singapore, and when specially addressed via Brindisi, will be beat English North Country Coal for steaming from Seatow, Apoy and Fosebow.
seat in the Mails for the British Post Office st and all other purposes.
Return Passure Tickets issped at a reduction Alexandria, paid to that place ouis, whene that will be forwarded via Brindisi, as dpected. | of 20%, on regulor rates.
Value and weight of Purcel Packages reis 12 conte per 4-onude on Letters, one penny The postage, which must be paid in adware QHAREHOLDERS in the abare Company |
guired; all Pasinges should to marked to ad-on each Newspaper or Pries Currest, and six are requested to farish the undersigned with a List of their contributions for the year TT is hereby notified that the interest, and dress in full. anding 31st December last, in order that the connexion of Measta, Lo WING CHOON No Freight received after noon of the 11th seats for each four ounces on Book Fackers and Fackets of Patterns, and such correspondence THE Undersigned having been appointed distribution of 20 % of the vett profita reserved and Loft Yow, with the undersigned firm pro. No Parcel Puckiges received after 5 r.m. liable to a further charge on delivery.
Agents for the above Company at this for Contributors may be aged. Retorna ceased from the 1st of May, 1871, and that the same day. Port, Shanghai, Foochor, Buukor, and Yoko- not rendered prior to the 31 October next, undersigned will not hold-bimac RESPON. For further information as to Passage or haya, are prepared to accept Marine Risks at will be adjusted by the Company, and no time SIBLE for any debts, whatever contracted by Freight, apply at tho Agency of the Company. General Past Offco, Current Rates.
or alterations will be subaequer la adritted. the fil Lo WIND CHOON and LoYu Yow of Praya West GILMAN & Baile
JARDINE MATHESON & Co... the Tre Send Hos.
T. A. HARRIS,
Agent.
THE ROYAL EXCHANGE: ASSURANCE OF LONDON, THE Undersigned having been appointed Agenta of the above Corporation, are pres pired to grant Policies against Fire at current rates.
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE
Agente, 4, Prayn. it 1569 Hongkong, 26th August, 1870. UNIVERSAL MARINE INSURANCE)
COMPANY, LIMITED, (OF LONDON).
HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE
COMPANY, LIMITED.
ADJUSTMENT OF BONUS FOR THE YEAR 1870.
-GLOVER & Co." Agent in Hongkong,
NORTON, LYALL & Co,
of 1951 Nasaki, Japon, October, 1870,
B
1
JHIRLEY & CO.
BONNETT & C
23, Queen's Bod
Hongkong. S 1680 Hongkong, October 2nd, 1871.
Agtala
General ManageNS,
LO KEE SENG.
if 437 Hongkong, 9th March, 1871,
if 13-Hongkong, 1st August, 1871.`
• 6m 1399 Singapore, let August, 1971.
Hongkong, December 125, 1871, --
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaste General.
Hongkong. 12tb July, 1871.
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