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by the Hon. B. Rowett, and carried unanimous. † recornized as not only wise at this moment, but I ly, that the report and accounts be pref

De a necessary step forbidding farther delay.

We have no often and so earnestly pleaded The CHAIRMAN on pointed out that the bext business we the elestion of a coranting this cause to the Government on the double Committee. The presnet members, Mysure. 8. «rpunda of itu political necessity and fra bear- D. Suascon, J. F. Barey, G. F. Weller, J. Mo-ing on the advancement and welfare of this Donall and D. L. Hunter, retired from office country, that we shall not affect to cumoral the at the end of leat meath, but, with the excop-deep and vivid gratification which the fore tion of Mr. Eluster who had left the Colony, going action affords us. This doce not appear these gentlemen offered themselves for re-cles to use much à mere oncession to extual pressure, ass recognition of the fact that cha tion.

It was thee proposed by Mr. Mitchell, second-attitado of the national mind toward Chris ed by Mr. André, and married animously. tiazity, or, at least towards the Caristian na that the existing Connittee be re-glected, and tions-for of Christianity it on know nothing that the Hon. R. Rowett be substitated for Mr. Hunter.

On the prapcaition of Mr. Newton, seconded by Mr. Fabaira, Messie. Mitchell and. Coxon were re-elected Auditors, .......

a completely changed. Confidence, y pathy, and a spirit of fellowship, have displaced the old sentiments of suspicion, aversion and haughty uramcern. If the name of foreignor was formerly repulsive to the Japanese, mach The CHMAN tien announced that this more so was the designation at Christian; with concluded time business of the meeting, and that which it was invarially pesquinted. The recal there was wathing more to do thar to congra-fections of brables, political and social, caused tulato. the shareholders on the satisfactory by the cupid spread of the faith in earlier tee, of the unscrupulous purposes to which some of resulta of the just year.

The Hon. R. ROWETT asked whether it would its professers bad turned it, and of the deinge not be desirable to discuss the question as to of loud which attended its ultimate extirpa how a special meeting shonld be got up with a tion, are not obliterated from the mind of the view to altoring the Deed of Association, so as Japanese. It may be presumed that the de- make it possible to obtain the proper numberated liver of Xavier and his imediate ful of elinteholders and shares at subsequent meet-lowers, their burning zeal and bright exian. ples, are a forgotter, and that no record ioxx.

The CHAIRMAN said it would have to be ad remains of the great movement of the six- vertiand, but as the shares were so evenly teenth ventary but that which tella of the spread it was very difficult to got togather masacres which stained the ranks of Pap- sufficient member. What Reamed to be desir praberg, and dyed the waters at their fect able was, that the number of shares to be repre- But nover more traly wise the blood of the martyre the mood of the Church than in this eantel alwuld be reduced,

country. Though these frightful persecutiona Stamped on Obristianity as an actito force in

Hon. 1. Eower enggested it would be better to send round a circular to obtain the opinion of

the shareholders, as if an extraordinary nucet.auciety, they could not destroy the vitality of in wero called, it was bepaleas to chain the els traces of its must ever remain even after Tajusite nuber of aharra represented. It wild require 100 brakelders to be present,

The CHANAN suggested that this might be dose, and that prokjes might be given for voting at the meeting.

the must bitter perscontions. Wandering and the saves and the rocke, some few yub remained who refused to bow the knee to Baal, and whoin the loss of kindred; bome, and wealth only en- deared mare closely to a faith which promised Hus, N. ROWETT said he thonght the watter them a cheasand-fold compensation for each would be met by having the necessary number loss. Gradually emerging from their hiding of shurebolders, the same, na at present, but re-planes na the fury of the Government enhaided, facing the number of shares to be represented they actuled down in remote villages in the southern part of the Empire, and furtively ex-

100.

The CRAIRMAN observed that of cotive this excised their faith without drawing on them. 'was a merely sulormal discussion, hat the occaseives the observation of the Government, In Ron night be availed of to ascertain to some the lapse of time a patural tendency to sym extent the opinion of the shareholders,. If all pathalio sexociation brought them more ad present agreed that 100 shares would be a demote together, and strengthened them in Mirable number, the abureboiders generally would transmitting through successive generations the faith for which the fathers of thees little bo addressed accordingly.

The CHAIRMAN announeed that the dividend Parmuts would be ready either that afternoon or on Monday morning, 3ed inst

a vote of thanks to the chairman, and to the general managers, for their alle conduct of the Business, terminated the proceed age.

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THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MARCH 6ra, 1878.

For Sale. SAYLE & Oo

AV-ja opined the undormentioned

TAILORING DEPARTMENT. SCOTCH TWEEDS and ANGOLAS, för Suite.

נו

FANCY CLOTHS for Light OVERŪDATS.

COATINGS for Spring Wear. FLANNELS, DRILLS, and DUCKS, for Suits."

QUILNINGS for VESTS. BEDFORD CORD and KERSEY WERE for Riding TROUSEKS.

OUTFITTING.. COLLARS and SCARVES of the newest

styles.

REGATTA and OXFORD SHIRTS, The Latest Shapes in FELT, STRAW, TA- NAMA, and PUTH HATS.'

BOSIERY, UNDERSHIRTS, &0. BOOTS, SHOES, and SLIPPERS. PORTMANTEAUS and BAGS.

LINEN DEPARTMENT. A Large Assortment of DAMASK OLOTES,

NAPKINS to mateb, DOYLIES,

8/4 DAMASK for TABLE OLOTUS. LINEN and COTTON SHEETINGS

widths.

DAMASK, HUUKAṆACK, and TURKISH

TOWELS.

FURNISHING.

LACE CURTAINS, ANTIMAUAFSARS.

WHITE, PINK, and GREEN MOSQUITO NETS.

BED QUILTS.....

PRINTED, EMBROIDERED, and VEL VST PILE TABLE COVERS.

IRON HEDSTEADS, CHILDREN'S COTS,

For Sale,

FOR SALE.

En Gallag of Lorne," from London... ETLER, PALMER & Co's SHRKRY

AMONTILLADO,

AMOROSO.

GREEN SEAL." BLUE SEAL

BROWN SEAL. `·

YELLOW SEAL.

WHITE-SEAL.

OUTLER, PALMER & O, COGNAC:-

SUPERIOR. OLD.

"SUPERIOR PALE.

THIRD QUALITY. CUTLER, PALMER & Co.'s WHISKY

IRISH.

800TCH.

Od Tom GIN. Old Jamaica RUM.

VICTE BOULLAND'S COGNAC Fine

Champagne)

Dinner and Breakfast CLARETS. Dessert OLA RETS -

CHATEAU DE LA PICOTIERE.

CHATEAU LEOVILLE.

CHATEAU LAROSE.

Haut SAUTERNE, FENARD'S 1ST QUALITY BUTTER. LIQUEUR BENEDICTINE

Apply to

H. L. NORONHA, Oauald's race, Wellington Siroct. Sa 53 Hongkong, 7th January, 1873. GERMAN SELTZER IN STONE BOTTLES.

THE tendersigned have just received a fresh

supply.

A. S. WATSON & Co..

Hunghang Dispensary. if 1988 Hongkong, 11th November, 1872.

AND B. TENNENT'S ALE and

PORTER.

DAYLO CORSAR & SONS' Morohant Navy

Navy Boiled

Long Flax Crown

SUANVAS.

ARNHOLD KARBERG & O f 1130 Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.

NOW READT.

DOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE RE. ISPORT for the year 1872. Price $10.

Apply at the Daily Press Office. Bongkong, 1st February, 1878

HE TOURIST'S GUIDE REDUCED PRICE $1. Containing the names of all the Articles of Trade, objects of Natural History, Furniture,

A show of hands star taken, and was nani-communities had suffered so much. All out- ward eigna by which the existence of the mously in favant of that vien.

faith could still be inferred were repressed by the Government, and the prisons of Narneski alone afforded any evidence that the fire which had spread sq rapidly in the empire when first kindled, et emoulikerod in its satres. It need hardly he said that those poor people had con- Burved little more of the religion of their fore-200 SPRING MATTRESSES of various sizes, ke., 3o., with the Panti, and blandarin Pronun fathers then the nause of Christiaus, tho aigu

BRASS and MAHOGANY CURTAINation, HONGKONG DISTILLERY COMPANY, The third ordinary general meeting of the of the arose, and the site of baptiem, but they above Company, was held at the otices of the claug to these relics with a characteristio POLES and FITTINGS.

From Kiosin they Company. Enal Point, rn the 37th leo.. at p., Remnity, straugthened by the enforced oboer- Present: John Jack, J. (in the lair) Moears,ance of pagan rites. artbor, Bell Coughtrie, Chater, Falconer, gradually spread along the shores of the In- Francis Fairbairn. Melntyre, Millar, Robin Land Set, and summe of thein were even found in

the northern provinces. son and Vaucher."

Tt was but to be expected that when the country was oponed to foreign intercourse this mouldering fire ahead again revive, and ne-

The CHAIRMAN said that the Eeport bad been in the bands of the sharehollom for some thar, and be supposed they had perused it. He should be very happy to user any quesourdingly the Government found, or thought it tions that might be naked, and would move the adoption of the Report and Accounts,

Mr. ARTHUR secunded the motion, which was carried equimonely.

The CHAIRMAN then Feat slaterent of the present position and fature prosprots of

pecesury, to take fresh measures to extinguish it. In the middle of the year 1887 the renGW- ed perscoutine began, and on the assumption of the ruins of Government by the Mikado very sceere measures were adopted. The Kioto Gazette published a new diet, characterising

፡

TOILET, CHEVAL, and GHT CHIMNEY GLASSES.

BRUSSELS, VELVET, TAPESTRY, and FELT CARPETS, with RÙOS to match.

FLOOR CLOTHS, in all widtbe np to 8.

COIR MAIN and MATTINGS, yards.

SALIVARIUMS, FOOTSTOOLS

&

&o.

VICTORIA EXURAN QE,

Also a few conter of the GRAMMAR of the Dhinese Lungings, in two Parts:

The Daily Prees Offior..

AND

NOW READY HBAOUSEHOLD COMPANION

STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT, By Dr. DEVAN, with many Additivus, Oures bons, and Dr. WILLAS'Orthography.

Prics: In Paper Wrappers,... $1.50 Nently Bound... Air at the Dolls Press Office

Insurances.

82.00

the Company, which be considered to be very Christianity as "AD infamous religion," and | QUBEN'S ROAD & STANLEY STREET, BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANCE

encouraging.

Mr. ARTHUR proposed, and Mr. FALCONER seconded, the re-election of Mears Jack, W. H. Bell, J. B. Coughtrie, and J. Fubar directora, and of Mesara, Vancher and Baker as auditors. Curried ounnimously.

The meeting thon separated.

REPORT.

offering rewards to all who should deuonnte a naire Christian,

We have referred to thees inculenta for the Purpose of aboving the attitude of the Govern-

HONGKONG;

AND AT SHANGHAI

THOMPSON & HIND

met relatively to Ouristianity from about the For Ladies' Advertisement see to-morrour's Issue. Fear 1030 to the early history of the pre- 365 Hongkong, 6th March, 1873 sent reign, and shall pass over as alike ubuécéssary tu ur present purpose and a needless repetition, the steps taken at different times by the Bepresentatives of the Treaty Fowers on behalf of the native Christions. It may be more pertinent bere, to us what are the immediate causes for the abolition of the old offensive edicts, and what steps should be taken by Christians at home to coure to this vantry the fall boucft of that

neure of teleration, just conceded by the Government.

First, then, it canust be doubted that the

I'

AVE just ressived, ex French Mail,

Choice Assortment of

SILK and WOOL GRENADINES, in Colore and Styles, Bailable for Dinner and Evening Wear. ORGANDIES and SWISS MUSLINS, With White and Uolored Figures and Stripes.

COMPANY.

THE Undersigned are now prepared to grant, on behalf of the above Company, Policies against Fire on First-class Buildinga, to ab ex- tent at $10,000.

A discount of Twenty per cont. 10 upon the current lal rates will be allowed on nii premium charged for insurance; auch discount being deducted at the time of the issue of po lay.

RUSSELL & Co.,

Agente.

Vessels on the Berth.

FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW

THE Steamship THE

"FORMOSA."

Captain Ponchard, will be despatched for the abors Porta TO-DAY, the 6th instant, at 10

For Freight or Prasage, apply to

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Cb,” Sa 354- Hoaghong, Ah March, 1879-

FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNDY. HE 41 Olipper hip.

T

"MARQUIS OF ARGYLE," shortly expected from Amoy, will have quick despatch for the above gort

"For Freight or Pasekga, apply for

ROZARIQ & Co. + $55 Hongkong, 4th Marob, 1873.

STEAM TO SHANGĦAL THE P. & 0.9. N. Co.'s steamship

"AVODA" will leave for the love place about 24 hours after the arrival of the next English Mail.

A. MuÏVER,

Superintendent.

F. & O, S. N. Co,'a Offics,

Hongkong, 25th February,

1879 STEAM TO YOKOHAMA. THE P.&O.S. N. Gu.'s Steamship

THEI

"BOMBAY "-

will leave for the above place shortly after the arrival of the next English Mail,

A. MOTVER,

Superintendent, P.&O.S. N. Ca's Office,'

1312 Hongkong, 25th February, 1873,

OODAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY..

FOR SHANGHAI, Taking Carya and Passengers at through rates for HANKOW, NINGPO, and PORTS is JAPAN. THE Company's Steamship "AJAX?'.

THE

will be despatelied on or about 19th instant.

For Freight ur Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,

Agente. 104 544 Hoogberg, 1st March, 1873.

FOR MANRA.

THE Spanish Barque

CANDELARIA," Barredo, Master, will have immediate despatch as above.

For Fraight or Passage, apply to

REMEDIOS&Co.

if 23 Hongkong, Lat March, 1873.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. 41 British Clipper Ship

THE

Intimations.

ARNUM DOOLLINS,

DINTI87.

No. 7. LEBUHNOT ROAD, HONGKONG.

tf 293 Hongkong, 30th February, 1873,

BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT 10 Eis EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, To To. I.H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS or

* RUSSIA. PERTA

AND

T. V. DRISCOLL CIVIL, NAVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, HATTER, BOSIER, AND GENERAL CUTFITTER, 46 and 47, Queen's Road; neatle Oriental Banks,

[Feb. 1. tf 102] DROWN JONES & 00. UNDERTAKERS," &... OFFICE No. 18, HOLLYWOOD ROAD. Memorial Storie and Monsimente arcated. f 187 Hongkong, 21st January, 1878.

2. H. HANDLEY,

AND SHIP PLUMBER, BRASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER, 39 and 10, Praya West, Next to the P.& 6. Coal Stores, + 16817 HONGKONG... Sept. 15

DOCK

HOUSE COPTER SMITH,

FOOCHOW

BIVER MIN.

THE above granite floored DOCK, of the Mortos Ditacasions, viz: Length, 300 feet, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is capable of receiving Vessale drawing 18 to 16 fent, as the state of the Tides will allow. The Dock runs dry to the Bloote and is pumped out by Steam The above premises comprizonierge Machine Shop, containing a

WHITWORTH'S 12-INCH SCREW CUTTING GAP LATHE, DRILLING AND SCREWING MACHINES, A LABON Sufry, &o., ., o Large Godowns are on the premises for STOWAGE OF CARGO, &c. &c. A large Stock of Woods, Metal, ko., &c., always on hand The Dock Steam Tug Weuung is available at all times to tow vessels to or from Sea, at our- rent rabeo, on application to

*JOHN FORSTER & Co.

Agents, The list of urges for remetalling, or dook ing vessels for examination, paintine iron-ships, So, to, can be obtained on application,

May3 for 876

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI- TERRANEAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON, ALBO, GREEN JACKET,”

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALOUTTA. Kogh, Master, will have early despatch as THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

COMPANY'S Steamship] NAVIGATION BLLORA, Captain C. FRASER, with Her Ma jesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Carge, will leave this for the above places bu THURSDAY, the 8th March, at noon.

abore.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. tf. 271 Hongkong, 14th February, 1873.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. per 41 German Barque

"IPHIGENIA,”

480 Tons, Capt. Quedeas, having three-fourths of her Cargo engaged, will have immediate des patob for the above port.

For Freight, apply to,

VOGEL, HAGEDURN & Co. tf 272 Hongkong, 14th Febenary, 1873.

HE

FOR LONDON, British Burgue

HARWICH," Thomas Diskron, Master, will load here at Whampoa for the above port, and having the rent portion of her cargo engaged, will have quick despatch.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGORN & Co. 166 Hongkong. 27th January, 1873, FOR HAMBURG (Direct) (HE A 1 Brítíali Slip HEA

N

ly 15 Hongkong, Lat Jasenry, 1873.

ORTH BRITISH AND MERCANTILE

NYASSA,"

Garcioel, Master, 790 tons Register, will

load

INSURANCE COMPANY, REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM:

Cargo will be received on board until noon, Specie and Parcels at the office until 2 r.. on the 5th idam.

The Ellora corneots at Galle with the S. 3. Mirators, proceeding to Southampton via the Sua Const.

Post-Office Notifications.

A mail well blare.

For Swatow, Amoy, and Fonekow-Por For mora, to-day, the th inst, at 9,50 E.

MAILS BY THE “ENGLISH TAUKET. The English Contract Packet ELLORA" will be dlapstobed with the usual Maile for Europe, & on THURSDAY, the 6th Marab,, at noon,

Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offees in the United Kingdom will be granted nntil 5 P.M. on the 5th March,

The Post Office will be open until P.M. on the 5th March..

Lettere, &c., may be posted during the night in the box left open for their reception,

Letters for registration will be received until 10 .. on the 6th March.

Lecters may be posted antil 10, on the 4th Marob, without Inte fee.

Letters posted after 10 AM.. on the 6th Marsh, will not be forwarded niks the Late Fee of 18 cents each as well as the posluge is prepaid.

The Latest time for posting letter at this Office is 11 A.M., and for Newspapers, Books, Patterns 10 AM, on the 6th March

Late letters (bet Lattera only) addressed to the United Kingdom viś Brindisi, or to Bin. gapore, may be posted on board the Packet from 11,80 N. to the time ul sailing, on pay. ment of a Late Fee of 48 cento each în addition to the postage.

General Post-Office,

F. W. MITCHELL,

Portmaster General

Hongkong, 24th February, 1873

MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET"

The French Mail Packet "SINDH" will be dispatobed on THURSDAY, the 19th March, at noon, with the Mails—**

To and through the United Kingdom via Marieilles; to France and other Continental Saigon, States. (in a closed mail to France). Singapore, Galle, alcatta, Bombay. Madras, Aden, Seychelles, Reunion and Mauritine, ucz and Alexandria.

The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letters, Newspapers, Books, E., patil 11 A. on the 13th Marul, after which no Lettera can be received.

Money Orders on day of the Money Order Offices in the United Kingdom will be granted until 5 P., on the 12th March.

Lettera for Registration will be recived until 10 A.. on the 18th March.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster Gonerül, Genern! Pust Office,

Hongkong, 27th February, 1873,

It is bereby notified that henceforward, the postage on letters addressed to Newfoundland, which must be paid in advance, will be as fol Juve, vi

When forwarded ril), 94 danta enuh kopnes,

Brindisi

When forwarded vil?

{34... Marseillesniu »

When forwarded vi^)

Southampton...28.

F. W. MITUHELL.

Portmaster Gonerat.

General Post-Office,

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1975.

It is bereby notified that henceforward the postage on letters adtressed to Danmark, when forwarded via Southampton, will ha 28 onts per halt-onnce, propayment optional. Uupaid

For Partionlara regarding Freight and Pas-letters will be subject to an additional ebarge age, apply at the P. & 0.8. N. Co.'s Office, an delivery. Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE BEQUIRED.

A Write Doolaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Boute is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or with Parvels and the Company do not hold Prejudice which may happen from the inecr. themselves responsible for any Detentiva or rectases.in such declaration.

The Company reserve the option of forward- ing all goods shipped by their Steamers for Europe through Egypt, either by rail, or by Canal in that own Steamers, or in vessela employed for the purpose.

Shippers of eargo for Bombay are requested

adlition:1 baildings required for the new representations made to the Japanese. Goveru. | FRENCH FLOWERS AND MILLINERY Detached & semi-detached Dwell 1 per cent. here and at Whampo, and meet with quick Steamera fron Galle

To the Directors and Shareholders of the Hong Long Dist-lery Company, Limited. Gentlemen-At the last Ordinary General Meeting of the Company, yon aranged with the propriesers of the premisss occupied by yun for working purposes, for the purchase of the land and tenements erected thereon. This arrangement has been carried out, and the amount paid for the property bas been borrow. ed on murgage at 9 per cent, peraunum. To chinery, ferred to it the last report, leve alsment of the impossibility of any rent aerdiality At Extynatiling between itself and thetheiatian powers been erected, nud are now in use. dinary General Meetings held by you during long as these persecutions were continued, or the past year, an increase of the expital by 500 these offensivo edicta remained standing, have addition shares agreed to, raising the capi- beeen mainly instrumental in stopping the tal stock to $100,000. Of these only 168 have beci takon up, leaving 331 still in the lands of the Company. The non-disposal of these shares has beet productive of much inconvenience, and the interest paid for the use of money to carry on the business has fucressed the ex- pediters materially. I regret to report that this bas exceeded the receipta by $7,070.36, to foreake their old polley seclusion and leo-

one and abolishing the other. The Japanese dusite above all things at this moment to stand well in the eyes of Europe, a matter in which their pride, their vanity, and their interests are alike unearned. They not only desire the goodwill of European nations, but to tread in their path. They wish

Habion. They see that by a liberal admission and encouragement of the spirit of foreigu en- carprise and foreign capital, the interests of this country can be best promoted. The time

appro.ching for the revision of the Treaties, and on the conditions they can make with ne the immediate progress of the country will large- y depen. It is certain that they are not only willing, but serious, to throw the country open. They ao u clear advantage in doing so, and dislike the retentions on their backwardness to

Chia is to be attributed partly to the heavy Interest paid, but mainly to the stepension of the works during a considerable portion of the year, owing to the deletive condition in which the Stills at mathisery were left by the for- wer Distiller (necessitating heavy repairs); the difficulty of obtaining molasses on two angs, eins from the Refinery; at the removing of the Stills and Boilers into the new Building a combinatia of circumstances hardly likely To occur again. The new Still has been created, which their old policy constantly give rise. and although a fair trial of its qualifications They led to join the greas Buropean family of Ina up yet been Fad, even now, it produces Spirits, than two-thirds of the price at tatione and to leave to other Amatics tas por licy of selusion, distrust, and solution. But

selves f

The first step assuredly would be the settle ment of the question of jurisdiction over sock foreigners as may reside angst, then and

+

A GOOD STOCK, ON HUMAN HAIR,

in Short and Long Lengths, HAIR NETS, CHIGNON BLOCK, Z.

AND FRIZZETS. Atiò,

AN ASSORTMENT OF LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES of the newest make.

33. QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. 288 Hongkong, 18th February, 1879.

AIN

FOR SALE. Dessert CLARET. Superior Pale Dry SHERRY. Fine OLD.PORT.

Apply to

SANDER & Co.

tf 999 Hongkone. 29th May, 1879,

FOR SALE,

HAMPAGNE

which it was turned on: by the old apparatus. what must be the first step towards opening and of an excellent gaulity Referring to the the country, and on what conditions could it Report of the Distiller, bereto annused, I have estry tool to beliers, the in Insure a phail alone te dono with real satisfaction to the VEUVE CLICQUOT PONEAEDIN be able to produce Epirit at less than one-half the east incurred last year. The Company machinery and plant are in good working or der, and with the exception of a set of pump the main condition on which they will or would which will be requiry during the present year, I know of noexpenditure likely to be requisite be goud the ordinary working expenses. The dew mand for her Spit Ins increased gradually, but steadily, during the past twelve months. The clear that such a mutter could not even be

view this with any satisfaction is the retesting of this jurisdiction in their own hands. This is their aust cherished hope at the moment. It i

mooted so long as the ediate against Chria.

REIMS,

in Cases of I doz. Quarts,

and, 2 doz. Puts. SANDER & Co., Bola Agente for China, Japan and Manila tf 2151 Hongkong, 15th December, 1671, NOW READY.

IMPERIAL QUANTO,

ing Houses, removed from town, peranan. despatch. and their coutente.

other dwelling Hozacsosed strict-

ly se snob, and their content,

Godowne, Ofices, Shops, &, and

their contenis.

'

1

For Freight, apply to

MELCHERS & Ou. tf 159 Hongkong, 25th January, 1873.

FOR PORTLAND (OREGON).

On and after this date, a discount of 20 per 1 Ship

cent, of the above rates will be allowed to In- enrera.

GILMAN & Co., Agrals, North British and Hercantile

Insurance Comignity.

1148 Hongkong, 24th June, 1872. LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY,

ROM this date, until farther notice, a dis. count of Twenty per cent. (20 upon the current local rate of premia will be allowed upon insurances effected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK' & Co.,

Agenta. t1193 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872.

DUEAN. MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY, LONDON. INCORPORATED 1859. UAPITAL, £1,000,000,

at correat rates.

THE Undersigned baring been appointed Agents for the shove Company, are pre pared to accept Marine Risks and issue Policica

AUGUSTINE, HEARD & Co. tf 1351 rkong, 7th June, 1867-

CHINA TRADERS INSURANCE

'COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE.

local consumption is larger than it has ever pity were in force or even exhibited. The bech. A centrant has been entered into with the Japanese hare writhed ander the reflections ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARYN conformity with the Special Resolutiona French Government ut. Syigon moderate, but remunerative, terris. Sps have also be made on their anti-Christian policy, and the conviction that all Europe was made acquainted, takuu for the introduction of the Bupany's thronub the medium of the Preas, with the in- inanufacture into Japan and Russian Asia, lint ne yet there has not been sufficient time to tolerance of their conduct towards the native an

They know that no Christian enable me to lay before you any definita results.

converts.

moment listen to any

I believe that if the remaining portion of the fewer will for a

ples for the exercise of their juris

new sick be taken up, reznorative and sutiufetory balance-sheet will be shown at the termination of the present your.

I am, gentlemen,

Yours respectfully,

J. W. TORREY,

General Manager, Hongkong, 24th February, 1873. LEPORT OF MK, GEJ., HAN, DISTILLES, I beg to report that the new Still produced.

at its second working, 4,668 galls of Spirits

'from 1014 punts of mulasses, in thirty-tw" working hours, beng at the rate of 447 galls,

WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION. Axel-CHINESE DICTIONARY, published

at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong. 0Boomprehensiveness and practical service fiction over its subjects, ualese most distinct this Work stands unrivalled. All toe new disavowal is made of any dislike to the faith words which the Chinese bave of late yeare been ita gubjects profess. And hence, us we think, compelled to coin to express the numerous ob the main reason for the present action of the jetain machinery photography, telegraphy, and Governinont. How far this antion will prevail in science generally, which the rapid advance on the Christian Power to accord to "Japan of foreign relations has imposed upon there, sre |

the jurisdiction over ite sabjects, is a matter here given in extenso. Esch and every word is which we winst leave at the moment, though felly illustrated and explained, forming exer we shall retorn to it very shortly on uoconut cises for students of a most instructive nature. Both the Court and Panti prononciations are of its pressing importance.

"CANADIENNE," Equin, Muster, having the greater portion of the Pusacagers and Cargo engaged, will meet with early despatch as above.

For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. 151 Hongkong, 23rd January, 1873. FOR PORTLAND (OREGON). HE A

1 American Barque

"GABIBALDI" Capt. Noyes, will have early despatch. Far Freight or Passage.apply to

ROZARIO & Co. tf 149 Hongkong, 22nd January, 1873.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO.

HE 41 British Ship

abore.

"ALHAMBRA," Captain Nelson, will have early despatch For Freight or Passage, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. 160 Honekong, 25th January, 1873,

Colombo,

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmarter General. General Post-Offloc.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1879.

It is hereby notified that benceforward the postage on letters addressed to Norway, when forwarded vit Southampton, will he 34 cents letters will be subject to an additional charga on delivery. per half-ounce, prepayment optional. Unpaid

F. W. MITORELL,

Postmaster General. General Post Office

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1878.

The Post Office of Victoria (Australia) boring to take note, that the steamere leaving Hong- gives notice to the General Fost Office in Lon kong in correspondence with the Australian don that articles of Jewellery received in that, Bombay, may call at Colony are chargeable with Customs Duties, the undersigned considers it necessary to make Shippers are partienlarly requested to not this Regulation knowa to the Public, sad to the terms and conditions of the Conipaayatate tant any letters or packets containing anch articles ant through the Post are liable, Black Bills of Lading.

with their contente, to be forfeited.

A. McIVER, Superintendent, Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Oa's Office, Hongkong. 24th February, 1873.

THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE TROM

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postinester General. General Post-Office,

Hongkong, 2nd January, 1873..

It is berahy notified for general information,

CHIN & AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK, that the Fostage on Letters addressed to Nar

PACIFIC MAIL, S. E. COMPANY

IN CONNECTION WITH THE

way, when forwarded via Southampton, will henceforward be 36 cents for each Falf ouNec, which may either be paid in advance, or it may be left to be collected on delivery of the Letters. charge on delivery.

CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC Unpaid Letters will be subject to an additional

RAILROAD COMPANIES.

THE §. 8. " COLORADO" will leave Hong kong at San Francis, sia Yokobama, en WEDNESDAY, the 12th. Mareb, at3c'alock P.M., Laking Passengers, Meils and Freight, for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmarter General, General Post Office,

Hongkong, 23rd August, 1870,

It is hereby notified for general information that benceforward the Postage on Letters ad Though Fassenger Tickets and Bills of resend to Russia, when marked to be forward- Lading are snod for transportation to Toko-ed via Southampton, will be reduced to 40 nezta hawa and other Japan Furts, to San Francisco, per balt-ounce. as to principal points in the United States, Cana- da, and Europe, via Overland Railroad and connecting Lives of Steamers, and to parte in Mexico and Central and South America.

FOR SALE, FREIGHT, OR CHARTER,

THE 41 German Barkantine

THE A

"ANNA." Eisenmenger, Master, of 227 tone Register.

Apply to

BOURJAU & Co. # 358 Hongkong, 4th March, 1873.

HE Undersigned have been appointed Sole Agcuts for the Sale of their Goods in pent, Glasgow, and Messrs David Corsar& Sons Hongkong and China by Messrs. J. & R. Ten Arbroath.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster-General. General Post Office,

Hongkong, 18th September, 1872.

—

A. Steamer of the Company will leave Shang-

It is hereby notified that the rates of postage bai about esme date, vis the Inland Sea Ports,

chargeable henceforth on Letters addreasod to and make close connection at Yokohama.

The "COLORADO” will te dve at San Fran, the United Kingdom, and to places beyond the ciano about April 16th, whence daily Passenger United Kingdom, when forwarded by French trains and daily Freight trains are ran Packet, will be the same as those obargeable 00 over the Central and Union Pacific Railroad Letters forwarded by British Packet vit Brin- Lines fer New York, and for all the principal dia

cities in the interior and upon the Atlantic Sea- board.

F. W. MITCHELL

Postmaster General,

Bongkong, 20th April, 1872..

Palaca Sleeping Cars are ron through on General Post Office, these traine, making Drawing Room Cars by day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and are of unexcelled for comfort and convenience. the latest end best American pattern, being At New York, Passengers have selection of ratious lines of Steamers to England, France and flerazkry.

Favorable Arrangements have been wide for

I adopted and confirmed at the Extraor dinary Meetings of Bhareholders held on the let and 15th instants, altering Clausen Nos, 180, feuch changes to take effect from Lt Noyee 131, 132, and 133 of the Articles of Association, ber, 1871), the Net Profits of the Company will, from that date, be distributed as follows, viz.:

Two-tbirds (2/3rdp) to El contributors, whe

ther barebolders or not, in proportion to the net amount of premis contributed by JOHN SKINKER, SAN FRANCI500. Through Passengers unit Freight to America eash.

each.

One-third (1/3rd) to Shareholdere generally, according to the number of shares held by

AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,

General Agents. if 314 Hongkong, 16th February, 1872.

INSURANCE COMPANY,

And, now, what ought to be the action of the given, the accents being carefully marked on Christian, and specialty of the English Church, the best principle hitherto attained. The typo- LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE in regard to this notable pocasion! We have graphy displays the sucesss of an attempt to

to the pienl. I do not consider this a fair trial specs for a few words, bat we hope they make the Chinese and English type correspond

of the Still, as gomiderable quantity of Wash

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

CALIFORNIA, Successor to RODMOND GONE & Co., Solo Agents for: Winchester Repeating Arms and Ammunition, Du Pont's Blasting and Sporting Powder, Lake Superior and Pacific Fuse Company's Eagle Safety Faso.

Lly 694 April &

碳煤榮

WING-KEB COAL SHOP. inform the Public that his Shop has been THE Proprietor of Wax-a Bhop begs to catablished since 1855, at Endicott's Zand, and that be has always a great quantity of Best COAL in store for Sale Ganflemen or Ship mastors wishing to patronise him, are requested to apply at his Shop,

ly 750 Hongkong 24th April. 1872.

漿 煤記 記:廚

will entfce for our immediate purpose.

in the size of bady, thereby effecting a vast HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong for the shore Com She not only ought, but woust, be prepared woonomy of space, achieving a clearness not and Peints was lost by dafoot in the pumpe, to venc as of her best to guide and teach these previously attained, and disposing with those papy, are prepared to grant Marineriske at

AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. causing extensive oreitiowa of the Hot Featu Vessel. When the new vals are in working people. She is rich beyond all comparison vast margins and vacant spaces which have current retos.

tr.471 Hongkong, 6th March, 1868. To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the order, I have every reason to believe that the with other churcbcas rich in this world's heretofore characterized Chinese publicatione.

men, and ich in produce will be six gallous to the picul. I con passione, rich in

IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE CO, vider the working machinery of the Distillery learning. Nor is she poor in zeal, in these following facts are submitted for consideration. days, at least; though we have seen tet Chalmers Vocabularly contains about 18,000 (with the exception of the paupe and con- aunty evidence of ber ardour in this country. Chinese charactors, and Modhurat's English Insuring Houses and other Buildings" Bections in the Stillhouas) to be in good order. Rather indeed, is she behind the rest of the and Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, whilst Goods, Wares, Merchandise, Manufactur and requiring little or no expenditure during world and ber daty here. But we will tell her this work contains more than 50,000 English ing and Farming Stook, Ships in Port, Har KWONG-KEE COAL SHOP.

to inform the Public that his Ebo ba the next twelve months. I think that some of what is the alternative to her occupying a high words, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese starac boura, or Dock, and the Uergoss of such ShipsHE Proprietor of KwWONG-KEE Shop bega the former Stilla might now be dispensed with place in this country as the Christian guide ters. Again, despite all the grammars and also, Ships Building and Repairing: Burges and would recommend the sale of two of ther and teacher of Case people. She will be anti- other elementary works as yet published, the and other Vessels on Navigable Rivers and, been stablished sizes 1987, at 39, Endicott's I would also recommend that the paupa atciputed by a set of ignorant fanatics, who will student of this dificult language absolutely re- Cazals, and Goods on board such casele, Lane, and that he has always a great quantity present in the Still-hose be disposed of, and u new set of pamps, calculated expressly for the ring our faith into ridicule and dissociate it quires examples to display the various appli-througboat Great Britain and Ireland, and in of BEST COAL in store for Sale Gentlemen

..requested to apply at bis Shop, fronisli that is truly noble and lofty and win-cations and equivalents of different words which, FOREIGN OOUSTRIES, FROM 1088 62 DAMAGE or Ship masters wishing to patrozise bin, 'are work, be ordered without delay.

ning. A long experience in the East has con. bave one general meaning. Of these examples By YIHE.

The Undersigned; Agents for the bure Com -fy 1985 Hongkong, 30th July, 1874, L' vinced us that a radical reform in the whole this work contains more than five times a

TIER to the extent of $60,000 on any one First THE CHRISTIAN QUESTION IN JAPAN. machinery of Missionary iconomy is absolutely meny se any other Dictionary hitherto pub-pany, are prepared to grant Policies against

The nonnement clsewhere asude that or necessary, and that there is no sul joet en which lisbed.

For practical purposes the arrangement of Class Risk.

GIRB,

LIVINGSTÖN & Co. ders have been isod by the Government for the public is more lamentably deluded than on the removal from the Edict.boards throughout this. We shall not deny that much noble effort the work is so complete, that a rofurence

Hongkong, let-January, 1867. the Empire of many edicts which the progress is expended on this as us, and that by it grast to its pages enables a person who under of crests has superanded, and amongst others things bave been done. We have ever acknow- stands English to communicate effectively of the offensive Edicts gainet Christianity, ledged this, not only with frankness, but with with patires who understand nothing but Chi which have defaced these for the past two huo unaffected admiration and bomage. But the nose. In this respect the work will be found

Ratre be charged for Fire Insurance dred and fifty years, will be received throughout want of all rest unity of action among the indispensable to all Europeans residing in TNTIL farther notice the following. Annun! Christendom with profound eatiefaction. 1t Missionary bodies; the extremely poor quality China, and to the natives themselves it er implies in important step towards the granting of much of the material they rely on for proses plains sabjects fully with which very few in viz=" of a measure of antire toleration to the Christian ting tuzir work: the absence from much of their dead of them are perfectly acquainted. Te Detached & semi-detached Dwell- religion throughout Japan, and an asmanity action of Board common worldly see and parties resident in England and interested in from persecution or any danger of it to the liberal view all thie things should be taken China it cannot but be invaluable occasionally. inters to pur fuita. So rupid of late Lus into thoughtful appaideration, sud vigorous. It comprises upwards of two thousand large been the parels of events, and so powerfully fearless measures employed to correct them. quarte pages. bave the mins of the Misaigo now abroad bren The wisdom of this world is not interdicted to affected by contact with the mind of Europe, the children of light. The Church of England that a measure procoonced by sagapivue nativė į bas much of this wisdom among her members, statainen to have been dangeroas, if not and we look earnestly to her to display some of impossible, sighteen months ago, has teen it here--Japan Hoit,

TRUBNER & Co. 60, FATEZNOSTNE BOW; W. B. BELLA,

" DAILY PRESE” Onsion, HONGKONG.

REDUCTION IN THE RATES OF PREMIUM, IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

from Calcutta, Peuang and Singapore, and from Swatow, Amoy and Fooehow. of 20, on regalar rates.

Return Paisage Tickets issued at a reduction

No Freight received after noon of the 13th proximo. Parcel Packages received antil 3 PM. Gamme day; all Packages should be marked to address in full; value of same is required..

For further information as to Passage or

Progo West

right, apply at the Agency of the Company,

T. A. HARRIS,

Agent

Honstore, February 17th, 1873.

NOTICE. COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES, FAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS. STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SURZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, NABSEILLES; PONDICHERY, MADRAS, CALOUTTA, AND BOMBAY..

ALSO,

N THURSDAY, the 18th March, 1879,

Commandant MELIZAN, with MATLS. PAS SENGERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave thie Part for the above places

It is hereby notified that Letters addressed to France may be sent either paid or unpaid at the option of the sender; hat the postage on Prices Current, Newspapers and Books cannot be prepaid.

For each tounde The rate of postage chargeable on Letters addressed to France por French Packet is...rked vi Per Britiel Packet when marked

Brindiei..

12 cents.

1.

Per British Packet ben marked vis

Alexandria and Marseilles.... 12 F. W, MITCHELL,

Postrusler General.

Geral Post-Office,

Hongkong, 2nd April, 1872.

It is hereby natifled for general information that on and after the 1st August next, the Commission chargeable on Money Orders issued upon the United Kingdom at Hongkong, Shanghai, and Yokohama will be as follows Tiz,

On mums not exceeding £2......18 vents. Above £2 and not exceeding ...$6. Above £5 and not exceeding £7...54. Above £7.and not exceeding £10.72

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster General, General Post Office,

Hongkong, 15th July, 1870.

It is hereby notified that henceforward the rator of postage which most be paid in advance, ahargeable on Packets of printed papera or patterns of light weight sent from Hongkong to the United Kingdom by the United State

viz-

For a packet nos exceeding 1 ounce

2 cents in weight. For a packet above Iounce not ex-

& ceeding 2 ounces, inc

PAX. ST. SAVIOUR'S COLLEGE. THE Benedictine Fatbere of St. Augustine's Ramsgate, England, have taken the nine

Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon. agement of the above usined College, It will De culled. St. Baviour's Eng'ish Collage. The don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in

For a packet above 2 ounces not ex- cocres of studies will comprise all the Branches insit through Marseilles for the principal

ceeding 4 ounces. Shipping orders will be granted till noon, and and eight cents for every additional four ounces. (allowed out in all our English Colleges. No

Those rates apply to Printed Circalara, Price of a liberal education, conducted upon the plan places of Europe. communication will be allowed between the Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.3. Bourdere and the Day Fobolure. Studies will Specie and Parcels until 2 o'clock e.. on the Lists. Market Heports, and all printed pepers bag Honsen removed from town, i per cent, commence on TUESDAY, the 7th instant 14th March, 1873, Parcels are not to be sent other than Newspapers, as well as to Books

F. W. MITCHELL, Propostas may be had by applying to the Ber. on board; they taust be left at the Agency's and Thule Patterns or Samples.

Postmaster General, B. 8. PALMER, 0.5.B., Rector of St. Sariour's Office.) Catents and value of Packagen are Othurdwelling Homes, used strict per cent. College, Pottinger Street, Hongkong. The required.

For farther particulars, apply at the Com General Post Offee,

Hongkong, 12th April, 1870. Godowns, Ces, Shops, do, and 11 per seat Sobool for the Externs will also be opened on

pany's Office.

O, BERTRAND, T. RAIMONDI, GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co...

Principal Agent Printed and Published, for the Proprietor, by W. H Prefect.

BELL, Wyndham Street, Engkook- Agente Imperial Fire Insuranes Company.

tt 47 Hongkong, 6th January, 1873

Hongkong, th February, 1973, tf 864 Hongkong, 7th Marels, 1865,

and their contents.

ly na such, and their contenta.

their contente.

5

the same day.'::