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their ordinary Hoite, and oca in Peking. where the bogations aro, landdroda of the

CANTON.

The Shipping News of the 20th instant gives

DESTINATION

LONDON SUEZ CANAL. NOW WORKERAT

THE DAILY PRESS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22ND 1878

Vessels Advertised as Loading.

Giucus (str.) Geashok

Adalia Carleton. Tolste

Butterfeld & Swire. Hongkong Olyphant & Co. Hongrang Olyphant & Co., Hong kong Razario & Gol... Hongkong Rasgolf & Co,

Intinations.

To se DISPATomen,BUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,

ESSEN (GERMANY) BOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND

VESSEL'S NAME...

APTAIN

AF FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO

On or about 24th inst

Quick dispatch,

Jaiek disputoh."

Quick dispatch.

Quick dispatch.

fuick dispatcti

Quick dispatch.

Chuck dispatch,

Quick dispatch

Quick dispatab.

MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY ope SAN FRANDISOD

PORTLAND OREGON) SINGAPORE. BANGKOK

natives in remote parts of the vity have the following itemss. nover even seen a Foreigner, there being no On Saturday last the Theatrical Society gave reason why they should go into those streetats their first entertainment of the, Season, where they are theb. In December 1942, the in the Library of the Clab, and the place trag the Olieso burot down the English factory at growded to extrome, many not being able to Canton, which was rebuilt in 1848 the others find seate. The pieces eclected word "On the were not treated, and remained till 1856, aly," and "Then him out," and we mnat shy when Governor-General Yeh set them on fire, that great dradit, is due to the Ameteurs fur I was in Canton within three days of this event, the way in which they carried out the parts and the Governor had aaured the Foreignersnaeigned to them, the get-up, and everything that no injury was to be done them, but it was unajected with it, was vo tuky safely say por-- plain tint he had concluded to commit this out-foot and we hope they will continue giving na rage. By it, the works printed at my office, hos, such treats as we had on Saturday lunt.SAIGON tween 6,000 and 7000 volumes, were destroyed Dining at week a mandarin and some MANIJA..... The work done in Onnion, however, up 41 42 Boldiers attempted tɔ Grrest game pärong

As a goat preliminary, a showing the Chi- supposed to be kklapper, who were residing Do

YOKOHAMAɑ none what Foro gnera intended, and we may at the Coolie Eatablishment at Won Shay

SHANGHAI look book now and see that the gradual opening They entered the place; armed with k

Doi of the sustry was best for both parties. It revolvers, ., and took away two bays, who

Do the Yaman for one SWATOW: was necessary, above all things, that the ignor were looked up in unes of the Chinesa, should be reinoved: Obe week, but were then released on requisition great fear of the Monohy dynasty had doubtless from the Clonaut. Two days afterwards the in- been that come Foreign nation would play the habitants allled a Dieeting of the Kai Fong of the enme trist they had played the Ming the district at the Temple, and it was there re- dynasty in 164k, mid by making conquest our solved to famediately petition the Number ultimate object, while our professions of pazce, against having such an Establishment there, and amity were hollow, would thrown them off The Namhoi Mugistrate eeut a person to enquire their guard. It sugh'n foar perrided their coun into the matter, vil on his arrival the inhabi eils, it rany in a mentaure neenynt for what they lunta rose en ese and followed him to the To-

allowed by treaty, and that this one had the sanction of the Viceroy: The moly then die- peresi, swearing vengeance un the establishment, which wo have an doubt they will eve long. Tel. We hope, however, that if they do rise against the place, that it will not be another Tientsin affair; and that it will not be the sign for a genel massacre of our inhabitants at bind portion of Shameen, which is büt a short di tance from the place,

Two kidnappiva and nine pirates were decapi tated at the Matom Execution Ground on Tirsday morning last.

did. That fear lane now, I think, worn away. At tablichment, he however, foaring the conan. the time Lin ou me down there was no idea thatquences of o fall investigation in the prezenco, Foreigners would be able to resist the Chinese: of each as infuriated mob, satisfied himself by their belief was that England, France and Hot-calling them to order, and telling them täst and were the small constries Arawn on the site, stabliments, for koncatemigration, were map, and that the United States did not exist bremse it was not to he found there. Be sides, the Americans had no king, no that thore was no fear of anything they might do. When the British fleet wout to the North, the officials bogan to fear that the idea of conquest was a rent one, and that, Foreigners were stronger than they budupposed and in their great ignorance they did rút know what to do. There was, however some talüible experience being gained by Lin,' Kgaliou, Keying, Ulipo, and other men who had to do with Elliot and Pottinger; and the gradual opening of China, from the time I arrived in 1838 to A Ganette de Mazno » Timor, in a recent marge" the present; hes, there is no doubt in my bor, alluded to the good scoring from emigra wind, been for the safety sud good if the tion, and stated that some, returned emigranto Chinese artion, Captain Elliot, in ransoming had again applied to sign courtruale to retoro Onton in 1841. probably did a wine thing, to Pera. We have under our own "partiophar for there were many pointa to ho considered oyesight seen some of the men in question, the tea trade was all at that place, and and have converted with them, both in their great variety of interests connected with it be. native tongue and in the Spanish langasgo eidus. It was felt that tho quarrel was with (which they speak very fuently), and the result the Chineas Government and people at Peking, of these conreractions were that the wco were If Canton were destroyed, they would oare as willing to go back, either ne cooks, boys, or io Hilo about it as they do when the Paushays any captivity on boards, versel, bat when sk attack Tali-foe in Yawun, or the Making them the reason of their not signing a cons med puks a rising in Kansub. When tract the anewer was- trutamento de evili Amoy was occupied there was evidence mucks horrible. We leave cur roudain to draw that the people knew really nothing of tho their own conclusion political difficulties; for when two American intasionarios, Dr. Abeal end Bishop Boong, viza could speak their dialects visited them, they at puco asked what the English. wanted, and og being told, they came back to their business With such ignorance, all over the country, it is not surprising there have been wistakes on the part of the Chine, and very sad once too. In These remarks, I have endeavoured to give EU idea of the position which Forigatra beld to wurde the Chinese up to 1811, and those pro- minent features which bare impressed then-York- aelyes most upon my mind; and I have no doubt:

“COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENOS, “

-JANUARY-22Nd, Morning. Now Patan, $6324 to $6374, cash and credit; New Benares, $800 to $805, cash and credit; Old Patna, 4022 to $627, cash and credit; Old Bonaros, $5771 to g585, cash and credit; Malwa, 5500, cash, first quality.

EXPORT CARGOES.

Per British ship Her Majesty, for New

730 half-cheste Pouchong Tea (19,491 iba.)

the gradually enlarged intercourse bagun by 070 pays. Cassia, 40 sases Cassia, 501 rulla

that war was one of the events which has bet

ter than it would have been had a more oxtoud-

ed one teen obtained at first, with all the wrong ideas of the people and rolere I hope that the

advantage of all concerned.

Matting. i

Por British bark Irvine, for New York,-

91031 picula Sheep's Wool, 194:37. pionle

For Sale.

FOR SALE.:

arbolitinių Aniral Devon Jang: Cromwell. Muria y Vicunta Garadora,... Bonbay (str.) Sarpedon (str) ¿Coquet (str),ring

Avion (str.) Formbsi (atr.) i..

Bazario & Çơ........ kong Landstein & Ou. Hongkong Chelowitz & (C),

dungkong Bourjna & Co. Rongkong Remedios & Co

„Brandão & Co. Tongrong P.&O. S. N. Co

Butterfield & Swire, Hongkong Biciassen & Co... Hongrong F. to B. N Co, với Hongkong Donglus Lupraîk & Co..

For Sale: SAYLE & Co.,

En Galing of Dure," from Lond. (UTLER, PALMER & Co. SHERRY-VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

AMONTILLADO

AMOROSO

GEBEN SBA LA

"BLUE SEAL

BROWN SEAL.

TELLOW SEAL. - WHITE SEAL CUTLER PALMER & Co.'s COGNAC

SUPERIOR OLD, "S

SUPERIOR PALE,

THIRD QUALITY. CUTLER, PALMER & O's WHISKY

IRISH.

Old Tom GIN, Old Inmaies RUM.

SCOTCH.

VICTOR BOULLAND'S COGNAO. (Fixe

Champagne A Dinner Breakfast CLARETS. Dessert OLARETS —..

CHATEAU DE LA PICOTIERE.

CHATEAU LOOVILLE.

CHATEAU LAROSE

Hant SAUTERNE. FENARD'S 1ST QUALITY BUTTER. LIQUMUR BENEDICTINE.

Apply to

H.L NORNHA, Osvald a Turries, Wellington Street,

3 63 Hourbag, 7th January, 1979,

A

N Invoice of Galvanized Roofing SHEETS.

Apply to

- ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

tf 1128 Hongkong, 18th Jona, 1872.

· FOR SALE. TINE Desant OLARET.

Superior Pale Dry SH&RRY, Fine OLD PORT,

Apply to

SANDER & Co. 1.909 Honickon», 29th May, 1872 -

FOR SALE.

QUEEN'S ROAD

AND

STANLEY STREET

HONGKONG CIVIL, NAVAL, AND MILITARY TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS,

GENERAL DRAPERS, DRESS MAKERS AND MILLINERS. LADIES AND CHILDREN'S OUTFITTERS.

HAVE received direct from Viennan Choice

Assortiment of MEERSCHAUM PIPES

and CIGAR HOLDERS, and a variety of

TOBACCO JARS, CIGAR STANDS, and other REQUISITES for Smokers.

Also,

AN INVOICE OF FANCY ARTICLES,

including

PHOTOGRAPHTO ALBUMS,

WINK STANDS,

THERMOWETERS. LADIES' COMPANIONS,

FRUIT BASEDTS,

FANCY SOAPS, PERFUMOLY, 30.

They are also ofering the remainder of their fórnia Bred. PAIE of Bay Carriage HORSES, Qali Stock of WINTER DRESSES, at greatly re

duced prices, consisting of all,

Álac, PHAETON,

The property of David King, Jr., Esq.

LANE, CRAWFORD &. Çə.

tf 2211 Hongkong, 20th Desember, 1872, FOR BALE

Cauiel's Hair, 21 picule Onasini Buka (2 buce, DOMECO'S SHERRY, bottled by Henry 60 maska Soy 143 bozea Chizawara, 6,195 rolle Matting, 1,375 pkgs. Fire Crackers 11.000. boxes), 4.50 pienis Raw Silk (6 hores), 12,360 lbs. Oolong Teo, 102 pkgs. Sundries.

'An Invoice of CHAMPAGNE and French LIQUEURS

AG HOGG & Co. tf.673 Hongirang, 11th April, 1873

longer is goes in the more it will be for the Mr Medhurst said-Gentleman, I am ro- quested by the Quairman to make a few re arks, and am happy to respond to the call. My experience of China wood back to about tha close of the period which Dr. Williams has onde the subject of his lecture. Iarrived on the very New York,-

Per-British ship Sir William Wallace for night of that riot which he describes, when a

KEDUCED PRICE ŞI, TU FROM WHAHFOL number of people attempted to strangla apoor| 250 boxer Gunpowder Teu (35.44 picùla), 230- Containing the names of all the Articles of. mat for having deult in Opius, and were pre-boxes Imperial Tea (38.41 picnly), 214 Gulf Trade, objects of Natural History, Furautore, vented from doing so by the Foreigners in obests Young Hyson Tea (109,48 pienis), 65 cassake, to, with the Panti, and Mandarin Pronua front of the Factorica. Tant was my first sight Raw Silk 2433 picule), 6,215 mila Matting, 1,000 viation

(look upon it as the first stepke, Cassia Ingue, 530 cases Cassis Lagusa Alas a few comes of the GRAMMAR of the

of China, sod

FROM HONGYONG.

THE TOURIST'S GUIDE

Chinese Draguage, in two Parts,

The Daily Press Office.

GERMAN SELTZER, IN STONE BOTTLES.

supply.

www.

A. S. WATSON & Co.

Hongkong Dispensary. tf 1959 Hongkong, 17th November, 1872. FOR SALE.

that was made to arrest the uptions of the 180 cases Camis Twigs, 394 casea Casia Bats, Chinese, and I agras with Dr. Williams that it 500 crses Palm Teaf Fana nutrimmed, 875 pkrs... was also the first step that startled them about Fire Crackers, 41 boxes Paper, 40 cases Straw the strength of the Foreigners, Boog at Braid, 25 balog Straw Mata, fi bules Hemp, 2 tine very great strides have taken placų, оцт bules Tobacco leaf, 12 unser Wood ware, 45 Tolutions, with China, the Foreigners of cases Coinerare, 2 casus Lacquered ware, 1UE undersigned have just received a fresh

seduys could possibly be made to scoase Sundries. and know Cláns as we now know it, they would be as much startled as one of our own' ancestors would be if he crald sen railways and telegraphs in-full-operation. But notwithetaud ing the strides progress bes nude, we are still stationary on one point that Dr. Williams his notiord, the mostption of supremacy by the Chioces. That is still left, but it în bi bạ hoped that the present year will see a solution to that also;-and when that je over, woaball_ have turbing toore to hope for bat more extended intare rarse with the Ohinese and the amsolidation of our friendship with them. In rising you to propose a undial vote of thanks

4,020 half-ckesta Colong Toa (151,672, 1), 125 pkgs. Oolong Tax (8,800 lbs.), 41 packages | Gopowder Tes (1,640-1lha.), 10 pige Young Hyson Tea (2531 ba.), 240 boxes Cuain, 10 boxes Vermillion, 17 packages Sandries.

SHARES.

Tongkong and Shanghai Bank Shares-744

persent-presio

Tuin Iracedolely of Cauton, new shares China Tradors Insurance Company's Shares

-$1,200 per share premiom.

:$1,350 por sharo pramiupa.

Ea "Endeavour." Tierces Prime Mess BEEF,

150 300 Barrels Extra Prime PORK.

Alao SHERRY, in Case of 3 dozan.

Apply to

· BULL, FURDON & Co. if 1974 Hongkong; 9th November, 1979. FOR SALE

to Dr. Williams for his rety graphic descrip- China and Japan Marine Insurance-Tha. 25 MANILA

tion of our relations with the Chinese of the past, I may say that I think we owe him par Ibanke not only on that account, but for be ing.com_of_vur most abli pioneers in these relations, is a missionary, as a diplomatist, and for that rest footpert in the sands of

time, the Chinese Repository, which is still, I think, the beat authority on Obiness anttore. I have great pleasure therefore in proposing

Chinese Insurance Company-355 per share

per Blace premium, ex interest.

Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Share

minium, et interest,

$350 per

· 418

HARDWOOD.

FOL

-NOW-READY

Ohins Fire Insurance Company's Shares- THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION

per share promium, ex interest.

Victoria Fire Insurance Company's Shares

AND

STUDENTS. FIRST ASSISTANT,

that the thanks of the meeting be offered to Dr. Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company's tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS' Orthography.

Willians. (Applause).

Dr. Macgowan maid-I think we uzay fellei tate ourustrea is baying the Chiness Repository still with us a living Repository on all that is yet known of the Chinesa. Nestar of old could

$30 per sbare premium, ex interest,

-area-14 per cent, discount. fongkane, antas and Macao Steamboat-Do,'s Shanghai Steau Navigation Company Tle, 50

Shares-35 per deat. premium..

per share premium.

Bougkung. Gas Company's Share

share.

By Dr. Davax, with many Additions, Correo

31.50

82.00.

Parox: In Paper Wrappers Nestly Bound....

Apply at the Daily Press Dis

FOR SALE,

per VEUVE CLICQU AGNE

Hongkong Hots! Company's Shares-45 per

ceat, discount.

Hongkong Distillery Company-10 per cent.

discount.

Indo-Chinese Sagar Company870 per obarc

discount.

Hongkong Pier and Godown Company,-321

per cent discount.

Bird to impart inverniction to men of thres generations; -ow Nestor imparts instruction to men of the sixth generation, perhape, na generations of foreignors are counted in China. Dr. Williama refired to two institutions, one of which the present residents in China are fami- liar with. You all know and see the good effects if the Medicul Missionary Society; it still lives and prospers. The Morrison Educa tion Society, the monument of the Fiat Pro testant Missionary to China, raised by British merchants, stili rankes its influence felt, though it does not now exist. It is to it we owe the Chinese Educational Mission to the United Stated-which ie to be followed up by misioae to other countries. The leading spirit who mag- gested that enterprise was one of the papile of the Morrison Society. It would be a work of supererogation in me so neteropt to follow our tricad in bis description, as I belong, perhaps, to the new era, and came just when the clouds of the war began to disappear, after the Treaty of Nanking, bat, I have sufficiens knowledge of to travelling trader. China to be able to appreciato the inforum.

SALES ON JANUART Ú1ST, '1878 As reported by Quinere: Red Dantes, luga, at The 2.0.0, by Tuck mee to travelling trader.

Vermicalić, 20 bags, at $7.70, by Sze-hop-chan to travelling trader.

tf

VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN

REIMS,

in Cases of 1 doz, Quaris,

and, 2 doz. Pinta BANDER & Ö

NOW READY

WOOL BUPS AND SERGES,

'BATIN OLOTHS, POPLINS, LINDSEYS, BLACK AND FANCY SILKS, And,

A QUANTITY OF

- FANUY WOOL GOODS, Comprising :--

OPERA CLOAKS. LADIES' ALEXANDRA JACKETS, WOOL SCARYES AND PELERINES, LADIES' WOOL SKIRTS,

ko, - do,

SAYLE & 0 0

↑

Cutek dispatch

luisk dispatch,

On or about 23rd. Inst. Tomorrow, at 4P.M.)

da..... Quluk diepitch.

To-dey, a£5 PM

Vessels on the Berth.

· OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,

FOR 'SIFANGHAL Taking Cargo and Passengers at docugh rhies for HANKOW, NINGED, and PORTS in

JAPAN.

Company's Steamship

SARPEDON"

will be dispatobed on or about 23rd instant.

For Freight of Pamare, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

A

Agents.

71 111 Hongkong, 17th January, 1973, OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.

FOR LONDON viz SUEZ CANAL THE Company's Steamship THE

"GLAPOUS"

JAPAN,

F. PRIL

of 1671 Hongkong, Mlanghai Cologne (Germany) ).

HOUSE

ER. HANDLEY,

AND ВНІР FLUMBER COPPER SMITH, BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS TITTER. 39 und 40, Praya Wost;

⠀⠀⠀ Next to the P. & O. Conl Stores, P +16617 HONGKONG. Sept.

-Post-Office Notifications.

mail will close.

For Swytowe Formoso, to-day, the 2nd instant, at 430 1.M

For Munik-For Doston, ut 3. r.m. to day, the 22nd-Mincant.

Narva, to-Burrow, the

For Swatow Pe 23ml instart, at' 9,80 2.2.

For Shanghai-Per Copet, to marrow, the 23rd instant, 8:30...

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET.

The English Contract Packet "SUMA- TRA" will be dispatched with the usual Maile for Rurope, &o., en THUESDAY, the 23rd

HONGKONG PHOTOGRAPRIO tant, at noon.

CORNER OF WEIDRAN AND WELLINGTON

SIMEETE, M

(The Premisce lately Occupted by Mr. W. P. Floyd) COPIES TAKEN FROM PHOTOGRAPHS AND DAGUERREOTYPES, ENLARGED ON BIKINISHED TO ANY SIZE

REQUIXED, MA, PHOTOGRAPHS TRANSFERRED TO PORCELAIN AND EBONY, And Coloured. VIEWS FOR SALE.

E. RIISFELDT.

ut 104 Hongkong, 24th July, 1879, 20

"RONGKONG,

No. 10, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL.

W

J. D. KRUSE, HOLESALE AND RETAIL

[TOBACCONIST, .......... WATCHMAKER, AND JEWELLER,

AND DEALER IN PANCY ARTICLES: TURN TEKINKER, SAN FRANCISCO,

CALIFORNIA” Successor to RODMOND GIBBONA & Co., Mogo" Sole Agents for AS Winchester Beping Arms and Ammunition, will be despatched on or about 24th instant. De Punt's Blasting and Sporting Powder, Lake Ingurange risks secapted on behalf of the Co-Superior and Pacific Fuse Company's Engle

Safety Fam. Aye

ly 664 April. §': pay no ador

FRENCH HOTEL

MABINONDO No. 87:

On Ten 32/6, all risks, 231. JF.P.AZ

Silk 39/do.

ir

Cargo taken at through rates for New York and Mediterrane PERFIELD SWIRES Botel has bow theurbly renovated,

&

DESK NAPA Agents: 12d 84 Hongkong, 18th January, 1873

STEAM TO SITANGHAL.

THE P. &O, S. N. Co. Steamship

VETMAVOCA "

will leave for the above place about 24 hours after the arrival of the nest English Mail.---

A. McIVER,

P.&O.S. N. Ca's Offc

Superintendent,

[108

Fongkong, 17th January, 1979.

STEAM TO YOKOHAMA. THE P. 20.8, N. Co.'s Steaniship.

PROBA

BOMBAY will leave for the above place shortly after the aivival of the next English Mail.

A. MOIVER,

Experintendent.

[109

P&O.S. N. Co's Office,

Hongkong, 17th January, 1878,

-FOR-BANGKOK

THE British Barque

"JANE." Captain Le Bae, will leave us above pa or about the 25th Fustanit.

For Freight, apply to

CARLOWIEZ & Co. 1w 135 - Hongkong, 21st Junuiry, 18735.

FOR SINGAPORE.

THE French Barqua

"AMIKAL DEROUEX”

will have quick desputoba

For Fraight or Pas see, apply th"

LANDSTEIN & Co. tt 124 Hongkong, 20th January, 1873.

FOR SAIGON.

AND

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, HE 41 British Barque

QUEEN'S ROAD

STANLEY STREET,

HONGKONG.

BRANCH ESTABLISHMENT, Corner of Nankin and Szechyen Boad, SHANGHAI,

60 Hongkong, 9th January, 1873.

FOR SALE. FEW Cases Arserican SPARKLING

CATAWBA, in Quarto nad Pints.

LANE, URAWFORD & Co, f1468 Hongkong, 15th August, 1872.

ORESSWELL,

and is now open for familles and gentle men desiring first class accommodation.

A fine Billierd Table is connected with the House, and the best of Wines and Liquors will be kept constantly on landi

All Linguages spoken.

EDWARD VERRIL, LALA ARIAWAN

Proprietor, Manin, February 10th, 1872,

Manager.

1345

“ŠTEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, FOINT DE CALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA;: BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI TERRANEAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON,

BOMKAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

THE PREINDOLAR AND ÜHIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steamship "SUMATRA,” Captain W. D. ANDERSON, with Her Majesty's Maila, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on THURSDAY, the 23rd January, at noon.

Cargo will be received on board until noon, Specio and Parvel at the offica' until noon cù the 22nd iden:

For Partioalurs regarding Freight and Tas- bage, apply at the P. & O. 8. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE ON PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED,

Money Orders on any of the Money Order: Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted untii & Pix, on the 22nd instant.

The Post-Office will be open until 6 F.3L 60. the 22nd instant.

Letters, o., may be posted during the night. in the box left open for their reception.

Letters for registration will be received until

·10 am on the 23rë instink.

Lektors may be posted until 10A.M. on the 3rd instant, wit but lite fee,

Tettors posted after 10.A.M. on the 23rd insto ill not be forwarded unless the Late Fen ol 18 erats each as well as the postage 18 prepsid.

The Latest time for posting Letters at this". Office la 11 A.M... ond for Newspapers, Books, of Patterna 10 4.3. on the 23rd instumt.

Late lettera (beat belters only) addressed to the United Kingdom vid Brindist, or to Sin- gapore, may he posted, où board the Packet. from 11.30. A.m. to the time of shiling, on pay- mant of a Lale Fes of 42 cents each in addition to the postage.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster General General Post Office.............

Hongkong, 15th January, 1873,

MAILS BY THE "FRENCH PACKET"

The French Mail Packet DONNAI” will ha diaputobed on THURSDAY, the 30th instant, at noon, with the Mail-

To and through the United Kingdom via Marsailles; to France and other Continental States (in a closed mail to France), to Baigon,

Singapore, Gaile, Australia and New Zealand. Ader, Seychellea, Ecunig and Mamantius, Sues. and Alexandria.

The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Lettera. Newspapers, Books, &c.,. until 11 AM on the Rüth instant, after which no Letters can be received.

Money Deders on any of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted yekið f.M, on the St instant.

Tetters for Registration will be received. until 10 A., on the 30th instant.

DF, W. MIKIHELI

·Pozímarter Generai, General Post Office,

Hongkong, 16th January, 1878,

The Post Office of Victoria (Austrália) having. given active to the Generic Post Ofer in Lon- den that articles of Jewellery received in that Colony are chargeable with Cusfoma Duties, the titersigned sonaiders it necessary to make this Regulation brows to the Pablic, and to state that any letters or packets containing such articles sent through the Post are liable, with their contenta to be forfeited,

F. W. NTTCHELL,

Postrador General, General Post-Offee,

Hongkong, 2nd January, 1878.

It is hereby notified, that henceforward the

A Written Declaration of the Contents Postage on Lettere addressed to Batayin, when and Value of the Packages for the Overland forwarded by Famah Packet, will be 18 cente Route is required by the Egyptian Government, for each balf nince, pre-payment compulsory.

F. W. MITCHELL, aad mast he delivered by the Shippers to the

Postrester,General Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or with Parcela; and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may huppun from the incor reetness in such declaration.

General Post-Office,

Hongkong, 26th December, 1872.

It is hereby notified that the rates of postage The Company reserve the option of forward. Juburigeable bosgaforth on Letters nddraazzit ang all goods shipped by thoir Steamers for the United Kingdom, and to places beyond the Europe through Egypt, either by rail, or by United Kingdom, when forwarded by French Canal in their own Steamera, or in vessels Packet, will be the same as those chargemble on Letters forwarded by British Packet via Briu-

Shippers of cargo or Bubay sio requested | disi. to take note that the afesmera leaving Flong- kung in correspondence with the Australian Steamers from Guila to Bombay, wity call at Colambo

Ch. White, agter, will meet with quick der employed for the purpose. patch for the above port.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BOURJAU & Co. if 126 Hongkong, 20th January, 1873.

FOR NEW YORK. [1831-American-Barquo-----

KADELIA CARLETON," having the greater portion of her margo engaged, will bad at this and Whampos us abore, und moet with quick despatch.

For Freight, apply to

OLEPHANT, & Co. 125 Hongkong, 20th January, 1978. FOR MANILA.

HR Spanish Barque

"MARIA Y VICENTA,”

Shippers are particularly requested to noto the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.

4. MoLVER, Superintendent.. Paalusulse and Oriental Strim Navigation, Co.'s Office. Hongkong, 15th January, 1872.

TEROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE FROM

CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.

PACIFIC MAIL S. S, COMPANY

IN CONNECTION WITH THE

F. W. MITOVELL

Postmaster General. General Post Office,

Hongkong, 29 April, 1872.

It is bereby notified that beuceiórward tha rates of postage which must be paid in advance, bargeable in Packets of printed papera or patterns of light weight sent from Hongkong to the United Kingdom by the United States, Prokete viu San Francisco, will be as follows

For a packet Ent; execeding 1 ounce

in weight.

....... conte For a packet abore'l ounce not ex-

ceeding 2 ounces..

For a packet above 2 ounces not ex-

ceeding 4 ounces.......

1

8

J AND TENNENTS ALEnd Captain Sta Colom, will have furdiste de CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIO and eight cents for every diet welata. Price

FORTER. MAR

MARK DAVID CORSAR & SONS! Merchant Navy

Navy Boiled

Long Flax Crown

CANVAS.

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & 06. at. 2139. Tangkene. 11th Mov. 1967,

NOW READY. - POUND VOLUMES of the TRADE ER BUNDO the year 1871. Price $10.

Apply at the Daily Press Office, Honekone, 22nd January, 1972.

F.0 0 0. HOW DO OK.

BIVER MIN

patch for the above Port, ..... 1.

For Freight or Passire, apply to

BEMEDIOS & Co. tr. 116 Won long, 1713 Jarmory. 1678.

FOX MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. THE A4 British Chipper Barque

THE ALEUROFE

of 335 tons Register, Greenfield, Master, will bava carly despatch as above,

Fur Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. if: 78 Hongkong, 17th January, 1978.

"FOR NEW YORK. (HE 4 1 American Barqos...

GEMSBOX,"

RAILROAD COMPANIES.

THES. S. ALASKA" will leave Hougkong for San Francisco, viu Yokohama, on MONDAY, the 37th instant, at 3 o'clock P.M., taking Passengere, Mails and Freight, for Ja pan, the United States, and Enropei --

These rates apply to Printed Liets, Market Feports, and all printed papers other thau Newspapers, as well as to Bocks and Trade Patterns or Samples.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Poelmaster General, Gesem Post Office,

Hongkong, 12th April, 1670..

Through Prosenger Ticketa and Bills of Lading are leaued for transportation to Yoko- It is hereby notified that arrangements have hama and ather Japan Ports, to San Francisco, been completed under which correspondence to principal points in the United States, Cana- from Hongkong way beforwarded to Narnat ki da and Europe, via Overland Bailroad, andr Slingbai, and to Hiogo vit Yokolima, by connecting Lines of Steamers, and to ports in Merico and Central and South America.

A Steamer of the Company, will leave Shang bai about sans date, via the Inland Sea Ports,

United States Mail Packeta, and that Letiers for Hongkong and planes beyond Hongkong, may be forwarded from Nagasaki and Jigo by means of the United States' Packetsvil Shanghai and Yokohama reaprotively;

baring the grentur portion of her cargo engaged, and make elose enunction at Tolcobams.

The "ALASKA" will be due at San Fran-

The rates of pcaïnge ofurrcable on such cor- 2101 Hongkong, 15th December, 1871 EF above granite: Boored DOOK, of the will load balo da bo us above, and

following Dimensions, viz. Length, 300 meet with gulok despatch.

cisco Murol 4b, whence daily Passenger respondence is four cents for each half-ourca. fest, Breadth at Bottom, feet, is capable of For Fraight, apply to

trains zud daily Freight trains are rer. on Letters, two cents on each Newspaper, and receiving Veeacle drawing 13 to 18 foot, ha the?"

OLYPHANT, & Co." over the Central and Union Pacific Railroad two cents on exob twa ources of Rooke state of the Tides will allow. The Dock rune tf 81 Hongkong, 11th January, 1873. Lines for New York, and for all be principal Packets of Samples of Merchandize, in addition dry to the Blooks and is pumped out by Steato

cities in the interior and upon the Atlantic Sea to the Rates specified in the Table of Rates of The above premises comprise a large Machine THE 41 British Barque

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

board.

Postage at present in force. Bhop, containing ang ma

WHITWOATZ'S 12-INCH SCREW CUTTING

GAP LATRE,

IMPERIAL QUAR70.

ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY

WITH THE

PUNTI AND MANDARIN

PRONUNCIATION..

White Wes, I pices, at 252.50, by Hop-tys.wa An ANGLO-CRINERS DICTIONARY, published

to trivelling trader.

White Popper, 30 bage, at $22.00, by Yes foone to travelling trador.

⠀⠀

DEILUNG AND SOBEWING MACHINES,

** TOKATEA,”

of hor Jurgo engaged, willmare immediate des Captain MoKinnon, basing the greater portion patch for the above port

For Fight or Fusanye, zypły

BOZABIO & Co. 47 2262 Hongkong, 28th December, 1872.

Palace Bleeping Cara are run through on these traing, making Drawing Room Cara by the latest od bost American pattern, being day, and Sleeping Care by night, and are of

nexcelled for comfort and convexionee

F. W. MITCHELL,

Fastmaster General, General Post Office.

Hongkong, 16th January, 1671,

At New York, Passengers have selection of It is bereliv notified for general information varions lines of Steamers to England, France that henceforward the Postage on Lettera nd and Germany,

dressed to Russia, wheu marked to be forwa Favorable arrangements have been made for ed via Sonthampton, will be reduced to 40 cents Through Passengers and Freight to Amction per balf-ounce."

F. W. MITCHELL, from Calontta, Penang and Singapore, and

Postmaster-General. from Swatow, Ainoy and Foochow

Hongkong, 18th September, 1872,

Retura Passage Tickets inned at a reduction of 20%, on regular rates.

at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong,

A LanGE SMITHY, Šoj, koj ko. Large Godowns are on the premises for FORcomprehensiveness and practical service STOWAGE OF CAR00, do, &c. A largel White Wute, 1 pieces at 362.50, by Tee-foorg this Work stands unrivalled. Alltas now Stok of Woods, Metal, so. 8o. always on hand. 'wards which the Chinese bave of late years been Tho Dook Steam Tugrilovsings in bvailable at tion which Dr. Williams hi communicatto travelling trader.

Vermicelli, 30 bage, at 37.70, by Chin-chang compelled to coin to express the numerous ob- all times to tow yassis to or from Sea, at cur-

jects in machinery photography, talegraphy, and rent rates, on application to THE Undersigned have been appointed Sole ed; and I would sit down after one rewark,

Agenta for the Sale of their Goods in suggested by those suade by the oldest foreign to travelling trader.

JOHN FORSTER & Co. Vermical, 50 hage, at $7.80, by Chun-chong in science generally, which the rapid advance of foreign relations has imposed upon then, ara

Agents, hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & B. Tez- reridont in China and the next in paint of time,

General Post Office, The list of Obarges for remetalling, or doek. neut, Glasgor, and Mesers David Corsar & Bone Rice, 100 bag, at Ta 14, by Kwong-man-bere giren in ezlease. Each and every word is Mr. Consal Medbarst. It has no don bt cesar-

wo to focal trader.

fully illustrated and explained, forming exer- ing vessels for examination, painting iron-ships, Arbroatii, red to many, as to myself, hat the opinion those eminent ainologos is favourable to the ebeng to local trader.

Saigon Rico, 1,000 picula, at $1.30; by Yue-cises for students of a most instructive nature. o., &c, can be obtained on application.

Both the Court and Panti pronuncisions are

Ma+ Chinese 1 is a fact, that, as Foreigners study

Rad Dates, 100 bags, at Tls, 25.5, by Taidee given, the nocents being carefully marked on the best prinsiple bithefte attained The typo Brezon Sode, 50 baga, at $5.00, by Tal-ice to raphy displays tho succese of an attempt to Nos. 2, 4, 6, and 8, Hollywood Road, Hongkong. OUBE, SHIP AND STEAMBOAT Vermicelli, 28 bage, at 37.50, by Wing-yes White Wax, 100 bags, et 15.75, by Ying-kes to local tråder,

the language and become intimate with the to travelling trader. Chinese, the more favourable is their opinion.

of the people adong when we dwell. That is to travelling trader. the ppinion of the two gentlemen wo burojast

had the pleasure of bearing, and to my wild it choaz to travelling trader. beare more favourable testimony in behalf of

the hindsa people than could be afforded by a congress of ethnologista

NOTION

the

FILIAL PIETY. "Life in the Mining Dis-TB Undersigned bare the day REMOVED triots. Brat Unllier: "There's been a foire

to No, 3, (explosion) at Jackson's pits.”

s.”—Second Collier

BOB. S. WALKER & C My fayther warks thers.Firat Collier: "Well, Lea belowed all to pieces."--Secord

Im.17 Hargkong, 3rd January; 1878.

make the Chinese and English type correspond

HOTEL D'EUROPE,

in the sise of body, thereby affecting a vest FIRST RATE ACCOMMODATION FOR

conomy of spaca, achieving a cleamess not previously attained, and dispensing with those vast margins and vacant spacce-which bare heretofore characterized Chinese publications.

LADIES AND, GENTLEMEN EXCELLENT TABLE D'HOTE

ARNHOLD KARBERG & Co. 419 Hongkong, January, 1867.

AMILLAB & CONTEN

No Braight received after noor of the F8th. instant. Parcel Packngve received until 5 P.M. me day; all Packages should be marked to For further information sa to Passage of Freight, apply at the Agendy of the Company

Bears folle value of aame is required. PLAMBBES...

COPPERSMITHS & DRASSFOUNDERS No, 1, Quor's Road East and Nutlich Lane, Opposite H.M. Naval Dock Yord.

* 897 Hongkong, Tat March 1871.

To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the WGALUE OF SUPERIOR BOARD and LODGING for pas og two

following facts are submitted for consideration.

AF QUALITIES CALE

tf

Gentleinen, or board alone, wish a private

14: Hongkong, 16th November, 1979.

GLASS E EORGE

DISPENSING CHEMIST,

Obaiders Vosbulary atas rabo gli of Monsieur Exits BELLON, lately Cook to the

The Cuisine is under the able management family. : Apply at No. 40, Bollywood Road,

charestora, and Wedbṛrat's English

'Grand Hotel de Paris," and formerly in the and Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, whikt this work contatus more than 50,000 English empicy of the Marquis de La Rochefonsault, of

the Princess Swarof of Russia, and at the}. words, and upwards of 600,000 Chinees charac Batbing Establishments of Mounco and Vioby, Oullier: "By gun! why, be'd got my knoife!". Patrons and the Publis generally, that other elementary works se yet pablished, the Ball Buppers, Picnics, and forevery description P. MOORE bėga leave to inform bis ters. Again, despite all the gramosre and Ordere for Breakfast, Inneb gone, Dianers, Fre ENOUGH TO KNOW BETTER The Keaper of a menagerie wae iately seen beating he has accured the SERVICES of PROFFS student of this difficult language absolutely ret Pasiry and Cakes, executed with care and 4d one of the elephants with & Jargo club. A by:SIONAL CHIROPODIST. A Private Boont quires examples to display the various appli- moderate rates stander asked him the reason, Why, said in connection with his Batoon Ladies and cations and equivalents of different words which the keeper, he's been finging his bay about the Gratlemen waited on at their Residence,

teat, and he's big enough to know better, Murely!"

To 7 Hongkong, 2nd Jangury, 1873.

ALPAX

have one genéral meaning." Of these examples

(this work, contains more thaờ, âre, tīmeë” na many as any other Dictionary hitherto pab Bished

E. ESTABIO & Om

Proprietors

THE VICTORIA DISPENSARY, pEDDER'S WHARF, HONGKONG.

BRANCH ESTABLISHMENTS, YOKOHAMA AND YEDO, JAPAN,

30 2074 Hongkong, 25th November 72 SHIPS AND FAMILY MEDICINE CHESTS

}

Tes Woolwion INFANTE-The first of the

"ST. SAVIOUR'S COLLÈGE. 35.tun guna has left thedog! Arsenal for sex.

For practical parposes the arrangment of saniyué informe Messieurs les Capis 1 taines de navires de Commerce Franguts vics afivit, two of these aktar weapons being Benedictine Fathers of St. Augustine's, the work is so complete. that a referencs qu'il leur est strictement interdit d'euburgues Ramsgate, England, have taket the man to its pages saables a person who under des matelats strengers provenant de Boarding sensilly shipped on board the gun-boy geweut of the above named Collega. It will stands English to communicate pectively lionses antrea que celles affichés à la Chapeal.

Worough at the aheurs on the Bust: Wharf, he called St. Saviour's English College. The with natives who padaratand nothing but Cheras de de Coustilat. and towed down to Chatbae. It is said that course of studies will compries all tas Branches nese. In this respect the work will be found Le Gérant da Comulat de France, o They are intended for the turrets of the Deas of liberal education, sonducted upon the plan indispensable to all Europeans rodding in

·CH, L. DE LA FOREST. Istion.

followed out in all our English Colleges, No Chins, and to tho natirea themacires it ex

A GELMAN FEMALE POISONSE-The As cotognition will be allowed between the plaina subjecta fully with which very few in size Court of Stade has condemne, to death Boarders dad the Day Scholars. Studies will dred of them are perfectly acquainted. To Wilhelmina Woltmaua, convicted of having commence on TUESDAY, the 7th instant, parties resident in England and intrested in prieaned by arsenic ber two st, kasbands, the Prospectus may be had by applying to the Rev. Chins it cannot but be Luvaluable occasionally. father and wother of the second, and the son ♬ B. PALMER, O.S.B., Reptor of B. Saviour's It comprises upwards of two thousand large and dangator of her third bastund, who is still Collage, Pottinger Sureat Hongkong. The quarto pages liging. The hodisa of skaSix vlotius of this Sobool for the Externa will also be opened on female fiend had been extemid, and in each the same day.

arsetio had been discovered. The trial lasted

T. RAIMONDI,

four days, and the mommy, heard her mantener without baruying a trace of enution."

Prefect

tf 57 Hongkong, 6th January, 1872.

TRUBNER & Oo.. 60, PATERNOSTER_BOW; W. H FELL "DAILY PRESE" OFFICE, HONGKONG

1888 Tongker Sách October, 1879.

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KWONG-KEE COAL SHOP,

- SUPPLIED AND REFILT

Praya Worl

Agent.

T. A. HARNIS,

Hongkong, Jansary 11th 1878

NOTICE:

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS..

STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, 183AILA, PORT SAID, MARSEILLES, ALSO, MAHE, ST. DENIS, FORT LOUIS, AND

BOMBAY

It is hereby notiäed for genoval information that on and after the 1st Auguet next, the Commission chargeable on Money Orders | issnedupon the United Kingdom at Hongkong, Shanghai, and Yokohama will be as follows,

̈On sume not exceeding £2.......... 18 vents.

Above 52 and not exceeding £5...36 Aborg 45 and not exceeding £7.54 Above £7 and not exceeding £10.7%

ER, W. MITCHELL

Postmaster Generel, Goneral Post Office,

Hengkong, 15th July, 1870.

With reference to the Post Office Notiɓention dated the 3rd February, 1865, which was pro. lished in Government Castle No. 8 of the 25th February, page 78, it is berely notified that paid Correspondence for China and Japan con- reyet from Australia and New Zealand to ¦ Point de Gallo by Britlab Preket; and from

thonoe by French Packet, will henceforward be delivered free of charge.

ON the DON of

Further, that as under the new arrangement \N THURSDAY, the S0th January, 1873,

NAI” Commandant YaEANGOT, with MAIUS, | Mails for the Australian Colonies forïzarded NB-Captains of Shipa not landing at PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will from Hongkeng by British Packet now reach above Wharf, can leave ordere at the Store of leave this Port for the above places.

Point de Gallo after the departure of the Mail. Mara. BROADERAR & ANTHONY (opposite the Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon-Packets for Australía, Mails for Australia and landing stage of the Ganton and Macao don as well as for Mardelles, and accepted in New Zealand will be made up and forwarder! to Steamers, when they will receive G. G.'s im trazisit through Mireilles for the principal Point de Galle by the French Mail Packets medista attention.

whenever advantage will be gained by sa deng tf 4 Tlongkong-5th January, 1872:

The Rates of Postage, which must be paid in advance on such Correspondence, whether for warded by British or French Parket will be-

24 cents each half once for Fetters..

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榮

WING KRE COAL SHOP,

places of Europe.

Shipping orders will be granted till noos, and Cargo will be received on board until 4 PM., Spooie and Parcels until 3 o'clock .. on the 29th January, 1873. (Faroes are to be sent

THE Froprietor of KWONG-KEE Shop bege HE Proprietor of WING-KES Shop begs to on board; they must be left at the agency a to inform tho Pablic that his Shop has inform the Publie that his Shop has beenOffice.) Oostenta and value of Ficksges are been established since 1867, at 39, Badico;1's | established arnce 3955, at Endicotta Lane, and required,

Lane, and that bò has always a great quantity that he has always great quantity of Beat For further particulare, apply at the Com of BEST GOAL in store for Sale. Gentlemeu COAL in store for Sale. Gentlemen or Ship-pany's Ocs.

or Ship-mantera wishing to patroniae fim, are masters wuhing to patronise him, are requested requested to apply at his Shop

ly 1585 Hongkong, 30th July, 1972.

to apply at his Shop..

17 750 Hongkong 4th April, 1872. ;;

"...

C. BRETRAND,

Principal Agent,

Hongkong, 16th January, 1979,

|

2 conts for each Newspaper or Price Current, 8-cents for each four ounces of Book

Fuckets, or Fuckets of Patterns. Registration Foo, 12 conta quch Lector, F. W. MITORELL-

„Postmaster Genera

General Post Office,

· Hongkong 19th June, 1872,