House of Lorde nod with respect to what has bces onlled "The New Social Alliance, be warned big bearers woli to consider before key oronitted.. thomwelve to vest change, and to tho introduction of new principles A voto of confidence in Mr. Gladstone was carried by an Overwhelming majority, and amid tremendous abouts of applause.
While Mr. Gladstone was at Greenwich on Saturday aumerously-signed nemorial was presented to bim, expressing regret that eirenmstances had led to the withdrawal of the Frensing Bill, and a hope that no unnecessary Belay would be incurred in vigorously presant Inga meetre for dealing with the erile arising from-the hour traffic.
The Yen. Hugh Willoughby Jermyn, the new Bishop of Colombo, was consecrated at Lambeth Palaos on Saturday morning by the Archbishop of Canterbury. Tho Bishops of Bochester and Bath and Wells and Bishops Cloogbten ned Ryan were present..
A meeting of the meo employed in the car riage works of the Bristol and Exeter Railway Company was held on Saturday, in favour of a "reduction of the hours of labour.
The Metropolitan Asylums Board, at their meeting on Saturday, received a report stating that no cholera patients had beca presented for udmission on board the Dreadnought Heapthal Ship: but the vessel and the staff were quite ready for an emergency. A report from the Hempstead Hospital Committee showed that san-poz is again ou the inerenza.
refited liquidation and resorted to Bankruptcy, it was not cometent for them to sami she proceedings and retura to Equidation.
"Robert Kelly.alias Pomberson, was yesterday pnt upon his trial in Dublin for the murder of Head-cansteble Talbot, The Solicitor-General and Serjeant Armstrong ora the leading connued for the Crown.
DESTINATION.
LONDON rie GUEZ CANAL..
Do.
Do. Bo.
Do..
A. mas named Kilreghua was yesterday. charged at Hanebeater with inving been con- earned in a tiga murder comitted thirty LONDON
Do years ago. The information which led to Kil- NEW YORK reghan's arrest was given by ono Michael Part
Da ry, who was twelve years of age at the tima when, at Dromore Fait, he saw the prisoner join in un attack upon a poor fellow emed Gitlin, who did not survive. The prisoner was round- ail.
Do. Da,
SAN FRANCISCO: MELBOURNE & SYDNEY. Important witnesses in the Tichborne case MELBOURNE...... are muid to have let Australia by the October DUNEDIN (N.Z.}....
MANILA.... mail.
Do.
It is announced that the King of Denmark TOKOHAMA... is about to paye visit to the country to as the SHANGHAL...... Princess of Wales. He will remain bere a fort- night, and will then join the Queen of Den- SWATOW, AMOY & FO00 mark and the Princess Thyrs fu Greene, where he will elay netil February. Afterwards the royal party will travel to Italy, and remain there qutif April
According to the Indépendanca Belga, M Thiers was greatly pleased with the reception. be met with by the people of Faris when he visited the Institation, and it shinks that the sympathy displayed for him will strengthen his During Saturday'e sitting of the Geart of determination to urge the National Assembly Bankruptcy an alleged system of touting was to return to Paris Souch inconvenience brought before the notice of Mr. Registrar will arise if the sittings continas to be held in Krebs at rough, & barrimit, produced a Versailles, and so much difficulty will be ex- cireuiar from the Anti-Bankruptcy Asscoia-perienced in properly providing for the nocai- tion," requesting oroditors to send proxies to modation of the members during the winter. the office, at Weaver'-ball, and containing in- months, that it in thonght the apposition of formation which was alleged to have been in those who are opposed to the change will maily properly obtained from the officials of the bo overcome. Court The Registrar directed an inquiry, in order chat the law might be enforced against al who bad offendet”
According to the advices received by the Paris papers, Prince Napoleon's visit to Cor- sica has been a completo failir. The Bons
posit from the nation. In the same report; too, M. Thiers is made to say, when urging the necessity, of order, that hy order he does not mean reaction. The Débats views the speco with but little.favour.
For Sale.
THE DAILY PRESS, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 1871.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
VEBERL'S NAME
Achillos (str.). Diomed (str.).
Enterpriss (str.)...
¡Carrioka,
City of Aberdeen..
Etlen Muoroo.
Puritans Jolana Corl „Ringleader.
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VICTORIA EXCHANGE
SAYLE & CO., SILK MERCERS, TAILORS, & GENERAL WAREHOUSEMEN,
Solicit inspection of the undermentioned Goods
for their Autquru and Winter Season
Bleck and Bino BROAD CLOTHS. MELTONS, BEAVERS, WITNEYS AND NAPS
8/4 and 6/4 Tweed COATINGS SUK and Wool COATINGS.
-stylea.
Funoy VESTINGS.
A clipico selection of CLUTHS, in suit lengths only. PAJAMAS and DRESSING GOWNS. Gentlemen's HOSIERY,
in Cotton, Merine or Lambswool, Comprising 800KS, UNDER VESTS, and
No official report of the speech recently de livered by M. Thiers to the members of the Council-General of the Soins and Oies has yet been published, and attention is drawa to the fast that there is some little difference in the Black and Blue DIAGONALS, of the nowest versions which have appeared in the Paris partists are in a minority in the Council-Gene-papors. In the report of the Debots, for in- Tal, and they bare accordingly been unable to stance, the word Republic does not occur, and elect the Prince as President, or to pass a vote it in denied that M. Thiere made use of that of censure as the Government for the pre-word when referring to the form of government cantions it had taken to proserve order. Prince which he said he bad received as a sacred den. Napulepa curried with him a sort of manifesto which, the Temps says, had been approved by Napoleon II, and revised by M. Conti. It was believed that if this manifesto could have been delivered in the Conneil-General it would live produced a grant effect throughout France, The Friaee, however, not being elected Presi-way round the department of the Seina and "dent, was able to bring it forward with due fect, and sent in his vesigaution and left the island. The Débats says it is quite evident that in becoming a member of the Council bo wan noting upon a politiet calanlation. Bad be wisted to attend to the interests of his clector, and to the matters which enine within thoscope of the Council, he would not have resigned.
Advics from Viennacontradict the sanounce meut recently made of the Badden death of Field Marchal Benedek.
A prozlaration has been issued by the Bank of France, Louncing that it bao loaned 1,900,000 franes of Papal silver money, which, although not a legal fender, it will accept as thought it were Frial money. It furthermore annonces that in order to assist the Govern. went, it has bought large quantities of bar silver.
A echeme of an English company for a re-
Oise has broa unanimously adopted by the Municipal Council of Versailles, and is to be examined by the Council-General of the depart ment at the end of the week.
(Standard)
PANTS.
Ordigan JACKETS and VESTS.
Curton and Linen SHEETINGS Damak NAPKINS and CLOTHS, all sizes. LONG CLOTH and CRIMEAN SHIRTS, all qualities.
The French Government is determinal to cosfins the Councila Suneral to their legitimate business, and to prohibit their discussing poli tioal questions Two decrees appeared in the The Journal Official yesterday, sonulling meclations pssed by the Councils of Lille and Narbonne, which exceeded the powers of those bodies The Officini also contains a notification that the Minister of War hog inflated the punish. ment of 60 days' imprisonment an General de Nansoaty for the letter be caused to be inserted In the newspapers,
By a telegram from New York we learn that Hawkins, one of the Morinon tendera, how been conricted of adultery by the Federal Court, and soutenced to three years imprisonment. It is reported that Brigham Toing baa tiken to fight.
Our New York Correspondent says that as the spruuats come in of the great fires in Michigen and Wisconsin the details appear worse and worse, Probably three or fourthon-
The Prince and Prinoase of Wales arrived aand squaro miles of territory have been de vastated. The liberal contributivus from Eng yesterdoy at Scarborough role to the seat land and the ablef American citica for the Obs-of Lord Lonuerborongb, which is situated near cago sufferers have relieved the immediate that faso northern watering place. Thair wants of the people, and greatly inspirited them: Royal Highnesses had a brilliant and right loyal.
(Standard)
receptior.
A stirring debate took place at the London Bhool Board meeting yesterday, on the subject of paying the teen of children whose parents are able to pay for their attendance it denominational schools. This raised overal important questions, and the debate wue ad-
On Saturday M. Thiers received the members of the Connal General of the Saire et Oise, and tunde a short address to them on the posi- toa he ocented no head of the State, Dia claiming being a man of party, be said he was 2 Frenchman, and though not the author of the Repubhe, yet having received it as a trust from journed. the country it should not porch in his bands. The Reputaio, he said, bas need to be wiser than a Monarchy, and to show that it could
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE
DECEMBER 21ST, ETENING
erist side by side with order and respect for the The market for Patna has been very unsteady Iowa. It is anid that the Government has sent throughout the day owing to speculativo opera- to the prefects a scheme of constitutional re-tions. Suttiamante to a large extent have been forms to be submitted to the Counsila Genem,
The Emperor of Austria has definitively as cepted the resignation of the Hohenwart Min- istry, bait there appears to be great difficulty in the way of forming a new one. The Emperor sent for Court Andrassy, who arrived as Vien- aa on Saturday, Count Benet is ill and don Sard to his bed.
The Pope helt a consistory on Friday, at which 18 archbishops and 37 bishops were pre- comised. At the same time bis Founces made az allcontion, in which he wondemned all those who impago the authority of the amenical Council, and who deny to him the highest judi- cial power, and refuse to recugaíse·lín an- an' int llibig teacher.
The splendid shooting of the English new nine-pounder rifled field-guns at Shoeburynew lins á regard in detail in our columna. Ibe targets were placed at the enormous range of 2,500 yards and with shrapnel sheila, with time- firsen, no fewer than 312 bits were mato upon them in ten rounds, The diffoulties of shoot. ig offectively at ench a range, with the gun and targets on the same plave,, will bo well "understand by all who have any practical ac quaintance with gunnery, and they will the roughly appreciate the marvellona reenita ob tained.
At the Middleser sesiona an appeal was heard against. 2 conviction of the proprietors of the Oxford Masio inll for performing stage plays. The "play" complained of was a por tion of Masamircio, and it was proved that there were stage, prosceniam, foodlights, orchestra, with all the accessories of a theatrical perform ance, and the performers appeared in costume. The appeal was made on the ground that only portivus of the musical parts were given, with 21 more of accessories then was necessary to ake them intalligible, and that therefore it was not a etage. play euch ne ander the set re-
quired the Lord Chamberlain's licence. After lengthened and ingenions arguments on both sides the Court disesineed the appeal, and confirmed the decision. of the magistrate (Mr. Knox)
The New Twill Oxford SHIRT. Intest styles in made op TIES and
SOARES.
Linon and Paper COLLARS. Silk, Cotton, and Wool MUFFLERS. FELT HATS, in Black, Drab and Browne-
Drab Felt and Black Paris HATS. UMBRELLAS and WALKING STICKS.
SOAP and PERFUMERY. TAILORING in all its branches, under the superintendenes of experienced CUTTERS.
Our FURNISHING DEPARTMENT con- tains the largest and best assorted STOCK, we have arer ofered, comprising: Tapestry, Brussello and Velvet Pila CARPETS.
RUGS to mntoh the above, Hearth RUGS and Sofa CARPETS. Printed FELTS, in squares or by the yard. DAMASKS and REPS, in the leading colora. A large assortment of FRINGES and
TRIMMINGS, Embroidered, Prizited and Velvet Pile TABLE COVERS.
made between the buyers and sellers, many of the buyers preferring to pay the difference upon the market waive than to clear open and light Lace chests, of which it is said there are several hundred. Business has been done at $675 to $0874. on cash and credit terme, against $370 for light weight chosta; Bozares is held for 85775 to $680; Malwa, 8625 to 8635,
DECEMBER 22ND, MOBNING.
Market unsteady for Patna; no correct quo- tations can be given at present for it. The time barg in operations expire this day, prices are expected to be better from native demand, when the market is mora settled down.
EXCHANGE.
OR LONDON--.
Bask Billa, at 80 daya' sight,..., Bank Bills, at 6 months' sight, 45 Orelike, at 6 months sight.....4/5). Doonmentary Bills,at6 months'
Rights
45+ Bank Bills on downd,......... 4/3§. Or Aav Yos
Private, 5 month☛ sight. Bona.-Bank, 3 days” sight 2204 Ox CALCUTTA.—Bank, 3 daya' sight 2202 OR SHANGHAI.—
Bank, 3 days' sight... Bank, 18 days sight. Private, 30 days' sight.
SHAREB.
Hongkong Bank Shares, Old-62 per cent,
premium.
Hongkong Bank Shares, New-60 per cent
promium.
Union Insuranen Soalety of Canton, new skares
-$1,500 per share premium. China Tendors Insurance Company's Sharea
$2,500 por share premium.
Coir MATS and MATTING. FLOOR CLOTHS, Mahogany and Brass Cornice POLES. White and Colored BLANKETS.
Bed QUILTS.
CURTAINS and ANTI-MADASSARS.
Eider Down QUILTS. Carriage and Travelling RUGS. PORTMANTEAUS.
For Ladies Advertisement ves Fo-asorrow's Faaus.
BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, Corner of Nankia and Szechen Read, BRANGHAL
MONTILLADO, per 1 doz. URBO 313 A PALE SHERRY,
Superior MED00.
Superior ST. JULIEN,...
Sparkling MOSELLE,
G. H. Mann's CHAMPAGNE, 1 BRANDY, $6 to $13,
$8
$10
$15
RYNOLDS & 0. tt 1679 Hongkong, 2urt October, 1871
ATHAM'S BRANDY in dus, oasení.
ATHA SHERRY
&
TORT ULARETI
BIRLEY & Co.
J. AND R TENNENT'S ALE and
DAVID CONSAR & SONS' Merchant Navy
·CANVAS. Navy Boiled Long Fir Crown
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. 1190 Honeking: 11th May, 1847,
FOR SALE
a 1028 Marie Trance--T. 205NE 8 IP. Horisontal Steam ENGINE, to Tla, 2073 per share premium. Chiness Insurance Company.-$175 per share
premium.
Hongking Fire Insurance Company's Sharea-
2975 per share premium. Link Fire Insurance Company's Bhare970
per share premium.
A very curious quest on bas ariam out of the late explosion at Chelsea. Mr. Monk, an oil. mas, was charged at the Westelister Folio-Victoria Fire Insurance Company's Shares-373 Art with keeping more than 2001ba, of gun- powder on his premises contrary to the statute. The case baving been adjourned for farther evidence, a witness appeared to prove that the kega asid to have contained gunpowder were really nothing more than mustard and arrow-hanghai Storm Natigation Company-The, 198 rost barrels. The bearing was again adjourn ៩៥.
(Daily News)
TUESDAY, Oct 31st.
per share premium, Hongkong and Whampoa Dook Company's
Shares--25 par cent, discount. Hongkong, lanten und Macao Steamboat
Ca's Shares-tű per cent. premium.
per ebare....
China Sea, Saigon, and Straits Ebeamship
Company-6 per cent. discount Chins and Straits Steam Navigation Com
pany-25 per cunt, discount. Hongkong Gas Company's Shares $84 per
share.
Captain Tarupp, late of H.M.8. Magara, who arrived in London ou Salonday, bas reported himself at the AAmiralty. A court-martial baa ben ordered to assemble at Portemouth to try him, and Rear-Admiral Loring, CH, is to he cent discount. the president
Testerday afternoon Professor Huxley began
with Boiler and Mountings, complete. Twa-Albion PRINTING PRESSES Ogo Columbiana Mo
One largo Flotting MACHINE. A Radi Drilling MACHINE Os Crab WINCH.
One Self-acting SAW BENCH, complete, with one Saw.
One Vertical DRILL One Donkey PUMP.
For particulare, apply to
LAPRAIK & C
H 894 Hongkong. 24th May, 1871,
NOW READY,
·· IMPERIAL QUABTO,
ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY
WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION
Hongkong Hotel Coopany's Stor-60 per An ANGLO-CE DICTIONART, published Hongkong Distillery Company-10 per cent.
a core of oight lectures, at the Letdon In-Indo-Cuinese Sugar Company $18 per share stitution, on the elements of the physiology of -dieconst bolig motion and consciousness. The address Hongkong Pier and Godown Company-810 was devoted to the phenomena of motion er.
hibited by the living body, and the general pon
stitions on which it is dependent.
The London School Board yesterday vasqúieë the diasassion on the payment of feer to denɔmi-
-zitional schools,
much payments on the ground that such a carno
per abure discount,
Miss Emily Davies expressed a hope that the fang to travelling merchant. Board would follow the ex-aple of Stockport,
at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong
atande onrivalled. All tos new words
pulled to coin to express.
CAPTAIN
Vincent. Barcelo
Champen
Pitman s....
FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO-
Hongkong Butterfold & Swire. Hongkong But erfold & Swite.... Hongkong Gibb, lavingaton & Qu HongkongDongisa Lapralk & Co. Hongkong Gibb, Livingeton & Co.. fiongkong Vogel, Hagedon & Co.. Hongkong Ulyphent & Co...... Hongkong Olypbant & Co... Hongkong Rumell & Co... Hongkong Olyphant & Co. Hongkong Russell & Co... Hongkong Rozario & Co.. Hongkong Rozario & Co.. Hongkong Remedios & Co... Hongkong Messagaries Maritiones... Hongkong Messageries Maritimes. Hongkong John Burd & Co..... Hongkong Donglas Lapraik & Co...
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
Ez Balted WUL“ Cornuvia" "Ambassador,”
·Au&o
BASS &0075 00TOBER BREW, in hegte
heade and Kildering,
Barclay & Co.'s PORTER, du begsheada. BEST JAMAICA EUM, in da BURKEY DUBLIN STOUT, in quarts and
pists.
TO BE DISPATCAKEL
On or about the 20th On or about the 30th is Jazaiok dispatah. Quick dispatab. Luick disputes. About middle of JABORTY.
Quick dispatch.
Únick dispatch.
Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatoa.
Quick dispatch
Quick dispatch,
Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatch.
nick dispatobi Quick dispatch. Quick dispatch.
Vessels on the Berth.
Intimations.
NOTICE.
E three lots of Ground formerly belong
Ting to Dear & Co. and situate on sise
Post-Office Notifications,
A mail will close, The Maile for Shanghai, per Mirzapore, will close at 250 r.m. to-day, the 22nd instant,
instand of at the time previously notified.
inst,westora sebarbs of Canton, in the Rear of the
Shameen site, bebled the Chua Mo Lan, and MAILS BY THE "ENGLISH PACKET.” at the entrance of the Sai Lan Laas, in front. The Engheh Contract Packet ELLORA,“ of Tai Ping Tong, have, through More.. CALD will be disputabed with the nexal Maile for WELL & BEERETON Hongkong, sollatore, beon Enions, &c. on THURSDAY, the 28th instant, aboohitely assigned to the Yow-Wo Tono. The bargain money was paid on the 18th day
Alenoy Ordera oz eny of the Money Order of November, and a proper deed of assignment Office in the United Kingdom will be granted' will be abortly executed by Dont'e Trastees, until F.. on the 37th instant. The auder lease formerly hold by (as CHONG The Post-Offico will be open until 7 P.M. on On hea been candelled, and the Tow Wo TONG the 27th instant. are the aule possessore of the property.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FODOROW.
HE Steamship THE
*KWANG TUNG Captain Pitman, will have immediate despatob for the above Porta
For Freight or Faenago, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. tf-9189 Bangkong, 21st December, 1871. FOR SHANGHAT. THE British Steamer
T
"TEVIOT,"
shortly expssted, will bare quick despatch as HASS'S ALE, by Cameron and Sanders above.
This steamer has splendid accomme tatine in quarte and pintado
for pamengers.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
JOHN BUED & Co. 2130 Hongkong, 20th Debatsber. 1871. FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL | THE British Steamer.
Duff Gordon's SHERRIES ditorent seals. Superior Old Vintage FORT.
Bennessy' BRANDT, 1 star and 9 store, ATH GIN, in red cases.
Krug & Co.'s CHAMPAGNE, în guarts and.
pints.
CROSSE & BLACKWELL'S OILMANS
STORES.
"ENTERPRISE," shortly expostad, will bave despatch an abors,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co.
t 2078 Hongkong, 4th December, 1871.
FOR MANILA.
** GRAVINA,” Captain Bareeld, will have quick despatch to the above pork."
Farage, apply to For Freight or
REMEDIOS & Co.. if 2152 Hongkong, 2016 Drosmber, 1871 FOR NEW YORK. THAI American Ship
HAMS, CHEESE, BACON, in time) : Truled PATES, FOIE GRAS, Prowerved
PROVISIONS of every description, Amo-Spanish Brig rican, English, Dutch, French and Ger- man VEGETABLES, in large assortment. FINEST FRENCH BUTTER, in bottles. PRIME DANISH BUTTER, in 7 lbs. Tine. Bill's and Holateis BUTTER, in keys. RUSSIAN CAVIARIA VANILLA BEANS. TEYSSONEAUX JAMS, JELLIES, and
TRUITS, in Juice and Brandy. MÉNIER'S CHOCOLATE)- yellow, Bross
and pink.
At LAMMERT, ATKINSON & Co tf 006 Hongkong, 25th May, 1871.
FOR BALE
CLARET, in wood.
ROAPILLION and BANDOL, in wood. Breakfast and Dinner OLARETS, from
90 upwards. Obnione LAFITTE. Harte BRION.
Rbenish WINES, large assortment. Sparkling HOOK and MOSELLE. Haut BARSAO and SAUTERNE, AU Trench LIQUEURS, CHARTREUSE, &
c. ABSYNTIL Vormuth NOUILLY PRAT," Wynand FOKINKS, double Orange CURA.
COA.
At LAMMERT. ATKINSON & Co. t-907 Hongkong, 25th May, 1871,
"PURITAN"
Doane, Mauter, will load at Whampoa and this, na buve immediate despatob as above, anlas rout for a limited amount of cargo:
For. Fraight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co. if 2189 Hongkong, 2016 December, 1871. FOR NEW YORK. THE 4 1 American Ship...
ELLEN MUNROE," G. W. Nororene, Master, expected to arrive in a few days from Hwatow, will load bare and at Whampoa, and be despatched about middle of Jusunry,
For Freight, apply to
YOGEL, HAGEDORN & Coi
t 2184 Hongkong, 20th December, 1871.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
HE A1 American Ship
THE
* DASHING WAVE," Captain Lawrence, will have quick dispatah for the shore port.
OLYPHANT & Co.. #2117 Hongkong, 9th December, 1871.
Fur Freight, apply to
· FOR NEW YORK.
THE 41 American Ship
RINGLBADER."
YOW WOTONG.
2m 2015 Hongkong, 20th November, 1871. TAKASIMA COLLIERY,
NAGASAKI.
HE Undersigned are prepared to supply. Coala from the Takasima Colliery (8 foot sana), in quantities as required, to be delivered on board abip in this Harbor.
Note-The Specific Gravity of Takasima Jost is 1.245, it contains 82.07 per cent, of Carbon, and is admitted to be fally equal to the best English North Country Coal for steaming
and all other purposes"
P GLOVER & Co. Agent in Hongkong,
NORTON, LYALL & Co. 1981 Naranaki, Japan, October. 1870.
NOTIOS,
ARE undersigned, Sweet-meat Dealers' Shop,
at noon.
Lotters, & say be posted diving the night in the box loft open for their reception.
Letters for registration will be received until 10 Am on the 28th instant.
Letters may be posted until 281 instant, withont late fee.
A., on the
Letters posted after 10 AM. on the 28th Instanty will not be forwarded unless the Late Fee al 18 cents each as well us the postage in prepaid.
The Latest time for posting Betters at trie Ofoe in 11 A., and for Nawapapers, Books, or Patterns 10 Ant. on the 28th instant.
Late letters (bas Letters only) addressed to the United Kingdom vis Brindisi, or to Sin- gapore, may be posted on board the Packet from 12.00 .. to the time of sailing, on pay ment of a Late Fee of $8 cents each In addition to the postage.
General Post-Ofice,
1
F. W. MITCHELL,
Pastmaster General
Hongkong, 18th December, 1871. number of yeare,ud we are no other branch dewhere thus the one establishedin this. City. The success of this most delicious and unrivall It is hereby notified that henceforward the Postage will be charged lod Prearrez has caused some impudent and following Rates. evil disposed persons at Hongkong and Macanupon Correspondence forwarded from Hong- (who are eager to obtam money by illegal kong, or any of the British Post Oos Agencies marna), to apply the name of "OFT LOONG" in Obin and Japan, by FRITISH MA to their own inferior Goode. Thus the Public PACKETA, via Brindisi, to the undermentioned is bented; but what goud will bo to the evil Countries, viz. —
[dispaass who will be punished by the visitation
of God? The Public are, therefore, requested
to send their orders direct to our establishment
at Canton, Honam, and this is the only way in which they can obtain our Genuine Goods.
CHY LOONG, Sweet-ment Dealers Shop, Cantos fm 1854 Ounton, 30th October, 1871.
NOW READY, "
THE
THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT, By Dr. DEVAN, with many Additions, Correc tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS Õrthography,
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WING-KER COAL SHOP.
THE Proprietor of Wise KRE Shop bage to inform the Publie that bis Shop has been catablished since 1855, at Endicott's Lane, and that he has always a great quantity of Best COAL in store for Sale. Gentlemen or Ship masters washing to patronise him, are requested to apply at his Shop.
-
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The prepayment of the postaga on Nows. papers, other printed papers and Packets of Patterns is compalary
F. V. MITCHELL,
Puitmaster General, Hongkong, 2nd December, 1871.
General Post-Office,
It is hereby notified that benceforward ratos of postage which maust be paid to end the chargeable on Packets of printed papers or patterns of light weight sent from Hongkong Packets via San Francisco, will be us follows, viz
That beigeed beg to inform the ablis HAVANA, CAVIT and MAKIA, in small and large boxes, heat TOBACCO, and preparto the United Kingdom by the United States ed TOBACCO for Sale at an agreeable prices.
For particulars, upply to
KWONG TUEN HING, Nv. 61, Queen's Road, Next to the entrance of the Central Market. 6m 1464 Hongkong, 20th August, 1871,
STEAM FOX SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA
MARSEILLES. OTHER MEDITERRANEAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON; $180,
THE TOURI PRI GUIDE Emblin, Master, will load at Wsampos and D
REDUCED
Oontaining the names of all the articles of Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture, &c., &c, with the Punti, and Mandarin Pronun viation,
Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of the Chinese Linguago, in two Parts.
The Daily Prean Cline:
FOR SALE,
HAM· P. A G N. E YEUVE CLICQUOT-PONSARDIN,
RUIMS
in Cases of 3 doz. Quarte, 1 dos Quarta, And, 2 doz. Finte SANDER & Co.,
Spis Agents for Okius, Japan and Masila. fal Hongkong, 15th December, 1871.
FOR SALE
PHAITON, Inst. American style, with Alodia Babbor Springs, samplcte.
A pair of Jays PONIES.
Au Amerionn BILLIARD TABLE, com plote, with Case, La Apply thập ng
LANE, CRAWFORD & Co. of 1918 Howling. 7th November, 1871.
TO LET,
Possession on the let January, 1872. THAT and Common in Gaiste
HAT large and Commodious Family Re Road West, with Gardens and Stabling at tached, Gus and Water laid
bronghout. Apply to
J. F. DA COSTA,
East Point. tf 2132 Hongkong. 13th December, 1971. TO LET,
this, and have immediate despatch as above, and bas room for a limited amount of Cargo.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co.
FOR NEW YORK.
ME British Ship
TH
BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA.
if 9112 Hongkong, 8th December, 1871.HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM
· NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship *BELONA,** Captain J. C. BABOT, with Her Maicaty's Maile, Passengers, Specio, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on THURSDAY, the 29th Instant, at noon.
Cargo will be received on board until 2000, Specio and Parcels at the office until 2 P.M. on the 27th. idem.
"CITY OF ABERDEEN," bas room for Baited quantity of pargo, and will have quick despatch for the above port.
For Freight apply to
GIBE, LIVINGSTON & Co. of 2063 Hongkong, 1st Decoraber, 1871,
HE AI
„FOR NEW YORK, German Barque
JOHANN, DARL,"
For Particulars regarding Freight and Pa#- sage, apply at the P.& 0.8. N. Oo,'s Office, Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.
A Written Desloration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland
will load at this and Whsmpos, and have im. Route is required by the Egyptian Government, mediate despatch for the above port.
Fox Freight, apply to
OLYPHANT & Co.. t? 2055 Hongkong, 30th November, 1871,
FOR
LONDON, Loading at Hongkong, Whumpon, and Hasan.
HE British ship
* CARRICKS,"
and that he delivered by the Shippers to the Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or with Paroels; and the Company do not hola themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the incor- rectness in such declaration.
For a packet act exceeding 1 onuce
in weight...
For a packet above 1 ounce not ex-
ceeding 3 ounces.
........ 2. centa
4.
M
8
For a packet above 2 ounces not ex-
eeeding 4 ounces.
and eight costs for evévy additional four onncer. These rates apply to Printed Cirenlare, Price Lists, Market Reports, and all printed puperz well as to Basks other than Newspapers, and Trade Fatteras or Samples.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General General Port Offee,
Hongkong, 12th April, 1870.
It is hereby notified for general information that, the Postngo (which must be paid in ad- vanced) upon letters addressed to Prince Ba- ward Island, will henceforward be as follows,
When forwarded vid
Brindisi............cents each half-ounce. When forwardedviâ
Mursoibles.........36 cents each half-onnes. When forwarded vid
Southampton...... 28 sente each half-oudes
.F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post-Office.
Honkong, 8th July, 1870.
It is hereby notified for general information that on and after the let August next, the Commission chargeable on Money Orders The Company Teare the option of forward-issued upon ita United Kingdom at Hongkong, ing all goode shipped by their Steamers for Shaughini, and Tokohama will be as follows, Barop through Egypt, either by rallier by vis
Capt. Locke, will baro immediate daspatah for Conal in their own Steamers, or in ressole
employed for the purpose.
the abova Port. (1989)
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,
OB, DEACON & C
Marco and Cardon, 1075 Hooghone, 16th November, 187L;
FOR DUNEDIN (N.Z) diras • (To follow the Whirlwind.) HA1 British Olipper-barque
LADY TURNER”
Capt. Vincent, baring the greater portion of her Carge engaged, will bare a quick desputob for the above pürk -
For Fre For Freight or Passage, apply to Power App ROZARIO & Co.
Slippers are particularly requested to note the terms and conditions of the Company's Blacky Bills of Lading
A. MÕIVER, Superintendent. Peninsular and Oriental Stem Navigation Co.'s Office, Hongkong, 18th December, 1971.
THROUGH US. MAIL LINE
FROM
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIO MAIL 8. S. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH THE
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC BAILROAD COMPANIES
4
On sums not exceeding £2.18 cents. Ahore and not exceeding £5...36 Above £5 and not ateceding £7...54. Above 27 ad not exceeding £10.72
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Generat.
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 15th July, 1870.
It is hereby notified that arrangements bare been completed under which correspondence from Hongkong may be forwarded to Nagasaki vi Shanghai, and to Hiogo vid Tokohama, by United States' Mail Packets, and that Letters for Hongkong and places beyond Hongkong, may be forwarded from Nagneski and Hiogo by mears of the United States Packeta rif Shanghai and Tokohama respectively.
From the 1st of January, 1872, DELMONT HOUSE, at present occupied by D. CHARLES E. MORGAN, Esq. Apply to PMG, FALCONRH & Co. if 2002 Hongkong, 5th December, 1871, ** TO LET (With posscarian on or about the Isi Janurg, 1872). THE PREMISES in Wyndham Street, now occupied by the "Geraun Club.” Water and Gas laid on. Apply N & SALWAT of 213 tons Register, Limmer, Mester, will have and Fraight, for the United States, Canada, Postage at present is force
WILSON
Architects, de
tt 1840 Hongkong, 27th flotter, 1871.
HOUSES TO LEZ
various Parts of Hongkong list of
tt 2014 Hongkong, 21st November, 1871. FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY.": FATE A 1 British Brig
"FAIRY QUEEN”
quick despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co. tt 1974 Hongkong, 17th November, 1871, FOR MÅLBOURNE, direct
TNODES with size locality and terms can TENA 1 Barque
THE
be seen at No. 47, Wyndham rod;
THOS, W, BARRINGTON, t 642 Hongkong, 11th March.3867,
TO LET AREE first-olsas two story GODOWNS,
10 scops and practical service, this Work Tituste on Inland Jos 80, 9, spposite when the Chinese have of iate yours been com Fletcher & Do,'s old premises, at prescut in os
numerons objecte cupation of the Military.
Possession can be had early in February.
Apply to
TUBNER & Co. t-183 Hongkong, Suth Jannary, 1873.
TO LET
KJANE MARIA, Captain Leggett, will hare namediate despatch for the above Port.
For Freight or Passage, apply to
T
The rates of postage chargealla on such cor- respondence in four canta for euob half-ounce RE Steamabip "JAPAN will fave ou Letters, two cents on cash Newspaper, and Hongkong for San Francis vis Take two reote on ash two ounces of Books and bama on FRIDAY, the 12th of January next, Packes of Samples of Merchandise, in addition at 3 o'clock F.M., taking Passengers, Maile to the Rates specified in the Tale of Rates of Contral and South America, and Europe.
A Steamar of the Company will leave Shang kai, via the Inland Sex Porta, about same date, and make alose connection at Yokohama,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaator General. General Port Office,
Hongkong, 18th January, 1871.
The "JAPAN" will be due at Ban Fran
It is hereby notified that, pending the com- oido February 17th, 1872, whence daily Paapletion of negociations now being carried on senger traina and daily Freight trains are
run over the Central and Unica Pacific Rail with the Italian Foot Offee, under which it is road Linea for New York and for all the propseed to establish a regular exchange. of direct Mails between Hongkong and the Oon- principal cities in the interior and upon the finest of Europe ria Brindisi, Letters for the Atlaalio Seaboard. The time between Bau Francisco and New York by First-class F. Continent forwarded by British Mail Packet, senger trains is six days and twenty hoary: wfien specially addressed via Brindisi, will be sent in the Maile for the British Post Office at and the distance 3,312 miles.
Alexandrin, paid to that place baly, whence The filver Falue Sleeping Cars are run they will be forwarded via Brindisi, as directed, through on these trains, making Drawing Room
The postage, which must be paid in advance Cars by day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and le 12 cents per ounce on Letters, ons penny Price Current, and six Are of the latest and best American pattern, on each Newspaper
being apercelled for comfort and convenience. cend for each four ounces on Book Packets and At New York, Passengers have selection of Packets of Patterns, and soch correspondence various fines of Steamers to England, France is liable to a further charge on delivery. and Germany.
T. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General, General Post Office,
-Hongkong, 12th July, 3671.
ROZARIO & Gou t 1994 Hongkong, 18th November, 1871.
PYARD GEORGE GLASSE, in machinery, photography, telegraphy, and in
(FIVE YEARS MANAGER TO science generally, which the rapid advance of BALES ON DECEMBER 21ST. 1871,
KINGFORD & Co., PICCADILLY foreign relations bus imposed upon them, are
LONDON, AND 28, PLACE As reported by Chinees.
VENDOME, PARIS), While Was, 2 pieces, at 386.00, by Yo-wo-bare given in extao. Each and every word in Mr. Tabrda oljusted to cheong to travelling merchant.
fully illustrated and explained, forming exer
ANGLISH AND FOREIGN CHEMIST ・With possession on 1st January, 1871)."
VICTORIA DISPENSARY, Saigon Rieu, 6,000 picula, st $9.37, by Hangs for students of a most instructiva nature, Both the Court and Panti pronunciations are
HONGBONG AND TOKOHAMA would be likely to destroy the little independfang to Hongkong merchent.
ut Pokfoolum, ani kaowo "BEL.
SHIPS MEDICINE CHESTS
Through Tickets and Bills of Lading are ance which was yet left in many of the poor.
Greg Bhirlinge, The, 200 pieces, by Hung given, the accents being carefully marked on HAT very desirable BUNGALOW, situate the best principle hitherto attained. The typo- MONT," at present in the cocapation of J..
SUPPLIED AND REFITTED issued for transportation to Yokoliara and
2036 Hongkong, And Semember. 1887,
other Japan Porta, and San Francisco, for the Fungus, 10 pieces, at $29,80, by Kin-fang tography displays the success of an attempt to MENKE, Eeg. Bowling Alley, Dach House, make the Chinese and English type correspond stalled Stable; &c., attached. Water laid on. and not of Manchester, and in that came Luey | travelling merabant.
T is hereby astified that the interoat, and Overland Railroad, and to Europe by connecting would have to pay only 21. n wrok for a school
Grey Shirtings, 8-4lbs., 350 piece, at 30.40, a the size of body, thereby affecting Ava Apply to
·GILMAN & Cla connexion of Messrs. Lo Wine UroOn Line of Steamers. The Overland Hailmad It is hereby notified for general information. of 170 children, The Bov. Dr. Rigg was reby Wing-cheong-thun to travelling merchant. ponomy of space, achieving a clearness pot
2192 Hongkong, 17th December, 1870 and Lo Ya Yow, with the nodalgned firm Companice Guarantee 12 days time for Silk and that henceforward the rates of Postage, which luctantly compelled to oppose Mr. Morley's Cloth, 71be, 500 pieces, st $2.10, by Wing. Previously attained, and dispensing with those
essed from the 1st of May, 1871, sud that the 18 days for Teas and General Merchandise, must be paid in advance, chargeable upon Book anondagat, while the Rev. J. A. Piston cop cheong-aban to travelling marchant.
and Pattern Packets posted at Hongkong, or vast margine and usant spaces which have
TO LET ME LAS andersigned will not bold himselt RESPON. between San Francisco and New York. domood the proposed bye-law, and with reter.
Favorable arrangements have been made for at any of the Britishe ostal Agencies in China White Sugar, lat quality, 160 bige, at $6.40, beretofore characterized Chinese publications.
The scope of the work is so great, and its TVIRST-CLASS Granite GODOWNS, atSIBLE for any debts, whatever contrasted by eye to a remark of Miss Davies, said that by Wing-chaong shan to Hongrong merchant,
Wanchi. Apply to
the maid LO WING CHOOя and Lo Tu Tow of Through Passenger and Freight to America and Japan, to be forwarded by the British Altbungh 24. a week might be a small amount,
White Sugar, and quality, 195 bare, at $5.30, ntilitarian purposes se complote, that re
* ROB. S. WALKER & Co.
from Celaatta, Penang and Singapore, and Contrast Mail Packets to the Australian Co- the TIE SENG Hon. forence to its pages enables a person who yet inasmach na it amounted to a rate in aid, it Wing cheong-shon to Hongkong merebant,
LO KEE SENG.
lonies and New Zealand, will be as follows, from Swatow, Amoy and Fooohow, 1.41 Hongkong, 9th January, 1871 undervikada English to commnuicate effectively was a subsidy. Mr. Clarke regretted that Blacks Beesamums, 200 plouls, ak 83.71. by with nutists who understand nothing but Chi-
5m 1999 Singapore, 1st August, 1821
-- some compromise bad not been quae to, and Kwong fick.wo to travelling merchant.
TO LET I
NOW READY. warned the supporters of the bye-law that the
Whits Dessariums, 200 picule, at $7.20, by nese. In this respect the work will be found question would not be settled by the verdict of Kwang-fook wo to travelling mechant
indispensable to all Europeucis residing in IRSY-OLASS Grisite GODOWNS, naf majority. Mr. Buxton, Mr. Madie,
Cloths Cotten. 100 bales, at $14.00, by Parsee China, and to the natives themselves it ex- Wanchas, from 12 to 30,000 picols capa
plains subjects fally, with which very few in-Laity. Apply to
3. R. BURROWS & SONS. Mr. Wallace, and the Rev, Mr. Men bering merchant to Kin bing-cheong,
deed of them are perfectly acquainted. To
f 1790 Hongkong, 17th September, 1869, epken, the debalo was again adjourned.
parties resident in England and interested in China it cannot bat be myaluable occasionally, It comprises upwards of two thousand large quarto pages
DENT & CO.'S ESTATE.
FOURTH DIVIDEND of Two per cent. on all Claims against the above state
By a majority of one vote, the Plymouth. School Board yesterday adopted a bye-law for the paymont af free to denotinational schools. The data ared for the Birmingham Con ferenoc, which is to discase the propriety of re- forming the use of Lorde, is Desember 6, admitted by the Trustees, will be paid at their instead November 23, as originally proposed *It was devided in the Bankraptcy Court yesterday, that after a body of ereditors had
Office, No. 7, Podder's Hill, oa the First Day of Anguet nert.
1 1100 Hongkong, 27th June, 1871,
TRUBNER & Co., 50% PATEKNOsrse Row: W. H. BALI "Daily Press * OFFICE, HONGKONG.
Return Passage Tickets lasted at a reduction of 20% on regular rates,
Value and weight of Purcol Packages're- dress in fall.
For a Pocket not exceeding 1 ounce
in weight....
2 cents For a Paket above 1 ounce and not
exceeding 2 ounoçə............................. 4 For a Packet above 2 ounces and not exceeding 4 ounces... For a Packet above 4 ounces and not
exceeding Bounce...........16 For further information as to Pusage or and so on, adding & cents for every additional Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company, ounces or fraction thereof. Praya W
BOUND VOLUMUS of the TRADE RE- Jairad, all Packages should be marked load-
PORT for the year 1870 Price $10.
Apply at the Daily Press Ofoe. Hongkong, I. Fabr vary, 1871.
ORIENTAL HOTEL OWLING ALLEY 8.
Undereigned have been appointed Sole Agunta for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and Chins by Musara, J. & R. ea. BOL net, Glasgow, and Mesare. David Corgar & Son Arbroath.
·ARNHOLD, KARBENG & Co. 47) Hongkong, January, 1867,
Proprietor-J. BAYNES.
Wines and Spirits of the best quality only. 1726 Hongkong, 11th October, 1871
No Freight received after noon of the 11th proz.
rol. No Parcel Packages received after 5 F wams day.
8
1. W. MITCHELL,
T. A HARRIS, Hongkong, December 18th, 1871,
Postmaster General,
Igent.
General Post Office,"
Hongkong, 16th June, 1870.
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