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"THE CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY"pected that a different course would be instructions ses to Mr. Limbcke, the latter being agent for both rides. The limit allowed for adopted, and, in a general way, sugli a course any one risk was £3,000, though the agents wors FOB 1878.

would, we believe, bave been taken by Mr.allowed to grant flouting policies up to £5,000, DIANE, and by most of the officials in the Colony,

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BEFOREF. W. MITCHELL, Esq.

ABBAULT

Aunesialant.urduner to Mr. Coxon, obanged one of Mr. Gezon'a chair ovulies with Reanult

Defondant said the gardener was watering lowere of the votendat, when acme of the witer care down on his clibes, spread out to dry hia master'a chair;, he remantrated with hien, and the whole of the gardeners but him and braid bin.

Defendant was fined $2, in default seven daya.

BEFORE THE HON. O. MAX.

according to the aggregate of the firm's insur anoes,: There was not a word in the alp about. ita being a floating polioy. Part of the in- The Court, of course, could not act differstructions were that after avery policy wing bin on the head with a plece of firewood. ently to what was done. There had been, following mall, bnt in this case no polioy was effected, a copy should be sunt beme by the for a the Registrar or any officer of the sent hime for two mails, and when the Com- Supreme Court knew, a clear chao of company did got a policy they got this

The Attorney-General asked boy all this was tempy and this could not be passed over. It is patiofactory, however, at the Cargoing to be proved, as he should object to any

henry evidence on the subject. Jusrine took a lenient view of the subject, and allowed Mr. GAVEY to leave without any thing more serious than a few words from the Bench; as the circumstances scem clearly to show that the whole diffleulty arose simply from a misunderstanding, and that there was no intention whatever to show disrespect to the Court:..

After the adjournment, Mr. Kimbake was

Mr. Hayllar said in that case be would cross- examine Mr. Einboke on the subject. cross-examined by Mr. Hayllar. To stated that be was a partner in the firm of Carlowitz & a. down to the 3 let Desember last. The firm were general agenta for the plaintiff trim the date of his taking over the Rica Mills, Te bruary, 1872.

Mr. Hayllar then seked whether the plaintiff was indebted to the fire on tho.1541 July, 1572, Without apceial reference to the above the date of the polloy,

The Attorney-General interposed an objec. FOREIGN SETTLEMENTS OF case, but as a matter to which, attention is

naturally called by it, wa uny be permittention to the graation, and after argument, the witsers volunteered the stutralen: that the In addition to a Cuba Tatigraph Plate to suggest that gentlemen upon whom the plaintiff was so indebted to the firm on the public is so much dependeut, and whorn finely in question, because the rice was sold, is so prossingly occupied as the Superintend, though oil in the Mill

It was here thought desirable to have the cat and employés in the Telegraph offices, booke of the firm brought into Court, but they were not sent for, as bit. Hyller fancied bo might reasonably be oxempted from the ouer- jous duty, of serving apon juries. We under In anewor to further questions, the witness stand that this course is adopted in Singaid the fra bad guaranteed the payments for the rice, and that the money from the policy pore, and there is quite as much reason

would go to Mr. Battles, not to the fr for such being dofie here.

The Attorney-General objected to this line of cross-examination, as fraud bad not been plead ed.,

His Lordship said Mr. Hayllar wanted to show that this was in substance an insurance by Mr. Fimbole,

The Attorney-General said that could only be fraud.

His Lordship asid it might be put forward simply as a state of circumstances which would discutitle as agent from insaring in the name of another.

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Five prisoners were flogged yesterday after noon at British Kowloon, amongst whom was Lec-a-man, the escaped convist, and two others

sentenced at the last sessiong,

We hear that the consent of the trustee of St. John's Cathedral was given on Monday, to

could do without theur.

Mr. Hayllar said that until this afidavit why filed, he had not the slightest notion that the fra ind heen general agents for the plaintiff.,

A number of suggestions were then made as to the beat way of proevading, a bill in equity belg in bis Lordship's opinion the best way out of the difficulty.

happily-conceived plan for pleasantly inango, rating the re-opening of the pave after the re pairs to the roof shall bavo been completed, It is proposal to hold a Choral Festival there on Easter Monday, the 14th instant, at 4 p.a. when the Cantata “Lauda Sion" (Mendelssohn) will be sung by as strong is tudy of voices Re the Colony can invater, including the members The of the Choral Society and many others. Orders for Copies may be sent to the Daily Cathedral will to open to all free, and there Press fine, or to the following Agente

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However, the examination ultimately pro cecded, and the witness said if the rice had money from Mr. Battles. He did not know Mr. Buttics could not pay it. He had no interest direct, or indirect, in the rice. If this policy was not paid, he believed the Arm would not

THE OPIUM CANE.

fully aware that the cones of the Shanghai sugar at Woosung the voyage, in that respect, ment to make, said he bad looked after the

men sa wall as he could. market will be governed by them. A large ended at Shanghali business has been done in raw cotton, by na- The Magistrate wished to quo the book of The Magistrate-That is not the charge" tivas, since the date of our Inst (Jiroular, and instructions Defendant had not brought it, azsinet you. The charge is that you neglected prices have advanced about & mace per pical, Mr. Tappasid the Instruction required, presuntion to prevent the outbreak of scurvy, Wo..quole Ta11.80 to 18.50 Stock, 20,000 vessel on a voyaga East of the Uspo-to datry and did not use the propre appliances to curp pieuls."

12 months supply of medicine and medical il. Some of the appliasson you had and did stores, and 8 months supply West of the Cape.not use; sume yan ought to have had.

The Magistrate then re errat ta' the next Defendant said bend givoù the man Ander- large, that mediches and medical stores so who was it with dysentry) every at following ecconat of a yecent fro

The Japan Gaudio of the 24th alto, gives the (which included sugar and lime juis) had sot tantior. He had fed him on rice, sage, smp

been served out as required by the dst."

dainge which he thought would be, One of the most serious fires which was happened of late years in Yokobnas broke out Imejtige had been arved out in bulk, where. Bollen to remove aft, bay they bad proferred Mr. Tapp said, after the sugar gare out, the good for him. He had paksa Anderson and |about ten o'clock on Saturday night,

native town, at a saipenter's ihop in the Aint-to osob individual, and that anyone refusing or

thee the aut required that it should be served out to abay forward, cho, two doors from the large hotel known neglecting to take it should be entered in the an Telken, nad raged for a space of four hours, log book. No entry appeared. Moreover, in

YOKOHAMA,

Mr. Tapp said, except in sugary the ship was well supplied.

The Magistrate said that made it ", mu The ease in which lospector Strand charged sweeping away no lower than 1,509 houres, the absence of angar, mona kaving curvy could the worse-buring appliances and not using

them Ng-fook-loong, Chun-u-yow, boatmen, Leug: cloning nearly 14 anres of grocad, rendering not swallow it; their game were too sol

The Captain admitted the fire and lemon Defendant said, if therà had been omissions, ping-ting, boatwoman, Long-a-yan, Low-ayow, 5,672 men, women, and ebildren honseless and and Long-show, is boatmen with her, and, it is belicvol, sansing the lone juice fad been served out in bulk after the date they had not occurred purposely; he had a great tobbery of $1,440 worth of opinn on the eve of 28 lives. When the fire first broke out named-he understood at the osta's own redeat to do: he had to navigate the ship, and wing of the 21st March, me on again yealer. amongeta heap of shavings, the carpenter quest, and be anderstood that they watered it besides to work like the mou day, when the evidence of one Wong-chon-ling stified it, as be thought, effectually; but it and drink it.

Mr. Tapp-Bat your Worship will note that. was taken, who said he was 15 yours of out in a blaze. He still strove to extinguiels peuter, who was too lil to call as a witnces, had

ecili smouldered, and presently again streamed Mr. Tapp said he anderstood that the enthie was after the men were down with curry, and was cuplayed as a boat hay; he had been

Henry Person, resailed (at the request of three mouths in the Colony. Tas last month be single-handed, for fear of being punished for not received any. Then, of the medicines, co- the Oblet. Jadyo. I was ill on the 8th Fe balia arid had not been used at all; the bottle braary. The symptoms were pains in the was suployed by a woman named Hes qui, hos degligence in letting it originate, and tore owned a licensed pullaway boat, but the number fare deferred-calling-the-neighbours till it was on board was full. Fresh provisions had not recs and back,

Sir Hornby noticed tint be was logged for. uf ihn did not know. A man pamed Abley too late. The dames spredily attained complete been served out suficiently, although th was a partnership with Hea-qut. He was the Possession of the home, nord-breeze springing were 497-tus, remaining on beard, and the gap, refsing to draw water, and was then ordered co only person employed to assist them. At about up abortly afterwards, farmed the fire till the ply of tioned vegetables was not even bronched go ain't nad grense the topmast.

Witness said: I couldn't teau over the ship's 5 pm, on the 21st of Marsh, the boat, with hole quarter was devastated. The American Soap And Houilli, Boiled Miniton and Essence Hee-qai, Abloy and himself in, it was at the Private Fire Brigadus were stationed in the of us are uinone dhe Mutical Stores pro- side to fivu wabor, on nosount of weskree in my back. I could go aloft. I could only Prasa, near the P. and 0. Co.'s coal godowas. Otomsebi, and its extenulum was prevented be scribed in the Act (P. 89.) Heo qui told him to go on shore, and one roud that street by their endeavours, whilst

Defendant asked whether he had any ques stand at the wheel for a abort imo. I w again to the bout the fellowing momine, He Yokohama Fire Brigade energetically tion to put to Bir. Tapp, saii-Iived in port very weak, but could work ghout the deck

worked to stop its progress towards the east on the 11th instant, and teld you (Mr. Tapp) I where I could sit down now and again.. remained at the wharf for about half an hour,

Ou the wost its spread us prevented beyond had had a long passage; and that my men were and then he saw the first, second, fourth the eastern side of the Bashite nchi. The it, I told you their condities. You said' 1 and be bad act had scurry, nor had those who In answer to the Chief Judge, Defendant fifth prisoners, who were accompanied by a one-

native engines were utterly useless, and the had better gand them to hospital. I said Dr. Ived in the cabin with him. leggod man whone name he did not know,, All are got into the boat with Hee-qui and Aby of filling up the canals without providing any raised no objestion at the time: bateaus dewa Inetractiune, to see how far Defendant bad great mistake committed by the Government Barton was attending them on ward. You

The Magistrate said he minst me the Book of and he saw the bont leave the wharf with the seves persons he had mentioned in it be substitute whence water could be drawn in afterwards to inspect the ship. Did the men followed the instructions in it. As he ander the bost go behind some boate at anchor, and case of fire, was painfully obvious for the tide complain to you and ask to go to hospital stood the Kirkland did not suil till Tuesday get out of his night,

Mr. Tapp-Iaked the men whether they next, he wou adjourn the case till Friday, He tapped that being low, there was it even recoured to be might in a friend's boat. The uel morning had to the main canal.

During the fire a kind of whirlwind was and complained to me of want of attendance

wished to go to hospital. They said they did, for its production. ............... ho was on his way to the P. & O. Co.'s coal godown to join Hee-quia boat, and near Loong created in the centre of the area of fine, I saw their condition; the place they were in man Lane wa the Pray le mot the fifth pri- which had the effect in place of enddenly was dreadiut. They had not been wasted for

We are wholly unable to estimate the social soner. He bad beard persons talking about the tanging the heat and awoke that all had a long time; their beds and bedding were

readfully foul. They said, in answer to my value of a place on the Race-Club Committee. robbery of a large quantity of opium, and he retreat for their lives.

enquiry, " Anything to get out of this.* paspecied those who had get into Hee-qui'e bont

Looking at the world from unracing point the preceding evening to have been concerned

Heury Pearson. I am an A, B, of the Kirke of view, and having no acquaintance or felow- in the rubbery. He therefore, said to fifth de

| land. · The vessel felt Borderland on the 20th | ship with the sporting section of it, we have no fendant," Did you rub the people of the opium

| August, and urrized here on the 11th March. I means of ascertaining the exact mitero of the Sagar was served out with the lime-juice till it feelings with which a new member takes bis last night and fifth defendant replied that

́ ́was done—about three wecke befors we arrived. seat for the first tima. The ancients supposed he had. He said tow quay balls for each share, and he made answer eight. Nothing

After that, lime-julier was not given to each man that the spirits of the dead produced some in. more was said; he then continued on bis way

as before. There were six of us in the fore- Bugave upon the destinios of the firing, Rod in to the cool godowns. He saw Fee.qui's boat

oustic. While the sugar leted, we used to go cur own day we see that, through the gracious alongside the Prayn; Hee-qui aud Abloy

aft, and the steward served wat soyar and lime-cordiam of upizolatery, revelatious are youch. juice to each muz. Afterwards, the lime juice wafel from departed spirits to enquiring relativea were in the boat, be got into it, and then Hoc qui told him to assist her in pulling the bost

was sent forward to us in bulk, in quantities or acquaintances who linger in what Mrs, Gamp over to Tow-mat-ter. They pulled the boat

two or three days supply at a time. We onlls this mortial wale of tears." It is conceiv over, and ran is on the bouel near a sirpenter's

couldn't drink it. It was too bitter. Three of juble that man holding the rank of Committse.

IMPORTANT NAUTICAL CASE.

AOT EVT. (N. C. Daily News, March 27th.) POLICE COURT, SHANGHAI.

With. March.

Before R. A. Mowar, Esq.

The Chief Judge and H. B. M. Consut were also on the bench.

R. T. COLLEDGE, Master of British argue The obarge was as follows:-

Kirkland.

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You have this day been charged before this

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lose by it. How could he be sure? Does not lehet. Bee-qui spoke to the carpenter (the Court, for that you did on leaving Sunderland, the mon" were sick" for two months, and one men of the Raze Club experience suma sense of on the 20th August, 1872, bound on a voyage to Shanghai, beglect. carry on board the sideborstu fortnight or three weeks, before we ar traumation into a higher sphote. The post vessel a suficient quantity of sugar calculated although we were ill. The carpenter, who ired rived. 7 and another worked till we arrived, to last the said voyuge, or that you did neglect in anature cabin with the sailmaker, was also

I will call back and order a zer boat." esto serve at the same to the crew of the aid for two months, They were with scurvy

out to the said crew audiciosa, medical stores, that you did fail during the said voyage to serve and antimorbutics, in contradiction to this 5th

ping Act of 18:7,"

His Worship naked defendant if this was go ur not ?

Defondant-It ja not so,

Ready-to-balt, Fe-blewind dad the others comes for them, as it did for old Honest, of Obristinna's company: they part from hele friends, and join a suoiety towarils

all six sent to hospital. Three of us were They ait in new company, enter upoa new there for 18 days; the remainder are still there, duties, become judges where they were The sailmaker was kise ill, but did not lia np. previously supplicate, and hold office instead

cause the Doctor came and said be would sond Mr. Beales 15 ward for bringing the park na vegetables, which Le_d'd not-only a few | palings dawn. He was donuty-courted-not petators and vinegar. We had been in four or s

or defendant, bat a poor unitor five days before we wrote the letter that his as Judge, with power to fine, distrain, heen read. We didn't ask to go to hospital, to bind and to loose. The park palings sitge

tai-kwong, who had sent in "report" instead werica, which inercaseil the sum. The claim Tae was at 11 am, on the 22nd March. ( the .B.M.'s Consul, in support of the charge because we were too ill to get out of the fare. that translation have been immomble in their

made by the assured was anticely bis nfair, and independent of the polioy. Witness look 3. WOBG-WOON-BING-ed upon him as insured for $90,000, and bow 322 30.-This was a claim for work and labour he put his dain I do not know. I do not know what was moart by saying the propool was modifiot in affidavit. I anderstood it to mean that there was no barn. We have to sign a number of papers. I trusted to the contents, that they were all right. The quo. tion being farther pressed, witness and to the best of his recollection, Mr. Battles 'mado the

done, the defence being that plaintiff was en- San Francisco, Mr. L. P. Fishes, 21, Meraged by a third party, who had been paid by

chante" Exchange. defendant. Postponed for further evidence.

V. KNIGHT V. TIN YOOK-BOOK-REE.-$5.25 -Jodgatent for the plaintiff, without coats,

WONG-A÷YENG 1, Judgment for the plaintiff.

LOCK ORUM-SHAN F. FEREXIRA-$17.00: -Judgment for the plaintiff.

The Daily Press.

11NGKONG, APRIL 2ND. 18:3:

The colopt ease which came before the Supreme Court yesterday, ferma a somewhat noticeable illustration of a principle, which it is to be regretted is at times acted upon by oficials in Hongkong, namely, that of aland.

J. A. SANDILANDS T. G. W. STILES, $400,00. fr. Toller appeared for the plaintif, and stated that $150 bad been paid. Mr. Stepdecs, for the defendant, said he would accept ndg ment for the side, but naked for a fortnight's ime. Mr. Tüller did not oppose the applien. tion, which was thereupon granted.

SUPREME COURT.

IN BANKRUPTCY

and it is fair to the gentleman specially condecased.

The bankrupt was examined by Mr. Toller,

is not very ofban" that he shows himself entered on bis schedule. He ban brought an Jajking in a spirit of courtesy and willing action recently in the Summary Court, for use and occupation of some land at Aberdeen, but

neas to do the best he cau for those who are it was as the agent of Loo-2-föng and Uann, fleat when it was sent home, without reference. Laught into contact with him in the course-obul. His power of attorney was in the hunde of his professional duties. We regret, how his lawyer in that notion, Mr Toller.

Mr. Toller said he opposed also on the ground ever, that we cannot at all cudore the re-uf u frivolous defence to an action brought by marks which were made in the Supretne himself against the backrupt, and proceeded to Court with reforge to the propriety of Mr. examine on this subject. Deane's conduct in regard to the matter passing of the last examination, though it His Lordokip said this did not affect the

under confideration.

wight affect the discharge, and the bankrupt was then allowed to pass the lust examination, and was ordered to come up for his order of discharge on Monday fortnight.

After the evidehoa of one or two more wit- uses bad been taken wo great length, the case was again remanded to the 8th instant..

STABBING

comenced to best dim. The recond defend.

the crew-

GENERAL HOSPITAL

Marah 18th, 1873. To E.B.M. Consul.-The treatment we had on board of our ship during the passage out to Shanghai, I think was not right at all, and post all the crew has ben laid up with the Scurvy during the passage and us boen short of Pro stons, we wish Dear Sir for you to take it into your hands and see into the case for us all.

T. F. B. HANNIÑGTON, "F. PELESON,

And now we inve had oor litle Be

The head of the opposition,

castle to do so. The Captain did come forward granite bets, and the voice of Beales is kend then speak about going to hospital. We told abla by means of a medium and a three-legged with the Dooor. I believe some of the men did no wore. It is possible that he is approach the deator we wanted to go to hospital. He stool or triped table. Odger may peradreatore said we were just us wel where we were, with inre him from the heights to which he has attendance; be would send a vegetables and accided, or Potter may commune with him in wine. We all we would rather go to osvital secret. But the Eels-in-the-Wall knoweth We, got no attendance at all. The Captain him no more.

Ame in once with the doctor with a botile of wine or brandy, I don't know which Defendant translation. aid it was sherry. We got, besides, come the pratotype of these reflections by Sicinina potatoes sliced up with vinegar, but we couldn't which lay hidden in our parable, bins, inken est them on account of our gums being too office. He has been called by a plébiszite to We also got meat and vegetables. The one of the seats above the thunder. Bu bua. Doctor said he would send us some soft bread, put on purple and smells of nard, cating and but he did not. One of the men bad dysentery, drinking ambrosis and nectar. He has not "F.BULLEN & M. ANDERSON." and was too ill to leave the house to go to the dispiaced a Ministry, however,--to use an earth- On that fatter, in accordance with the dot, head, I saw Mr. Tapp on board. It was the ly metaphor and formed bis own. Cabinet H.B.M.'s Conzul saned an order for Dr. Johnnert day that the Capinin took us to hospital, from among his followers. He has gone plump

Mr. Tapp said he had suggested to the Cap over to the enemy, sms conditions. won and myself to examine into the matter.taid to send thers to boapital; but he bat re-county-charted, We did so, and made the following report

"SHANGHAI, Maroh 285, 1873.

fase, saying Dr. Barton was attending them "Sir.—We have the honor to inform you that,

weather,

"J. REAH,

D. HOLBURN,

ROTE.

He do

Fare thee well, Diogenes! Pat out thy lantern, and that he said they would do just as well for thou hast Round booeaty at last in the very

recollect whether the policy was sigued on the eaue pointed ont in Court), Lum-obong.qui; be 15th July, or whether before or after the fire heard Hee-qui say, "My beat in. old, and Directed the policy to be made cat long before want you to take care of it, is a few day the fire; can uut say whether it was made out before or after the fire. The plaintiff had funds qui then went away, and in a short tlie re- in the drm's hands; does not know how much, turned with a basin containing tur, and bu jeseci daring a part of the gáid voyage, and fer and rheumatism. When we got here, we were which their souls have incessantly 'yearned. ' The University Rae has been won by Chin-Agreed with Mr. Battles to have a floating policy ww ber rab the tar over the numbers painted of $20,000, and any aneplus to be separately in un the boat, so as to hide them the carpenter Hongkong, 31st March, 1873.

sured. The men of $14,300 was exclusive of saw her do this. Hee-qui and himself then some more rice which came in after it was tunde, came over to, Victoria”, in a passage boat. Paragraph of the section of Merchant Ship We did not ask to go to hospital at first, be of being in opposition. We all remember SUMMARY JURISDIUTION COURT.- Was not surprised to find that the machinery. On touching the shore Hee-qui told him she did rubber, and wire gauze was charged at $8,000; not want him any more, in a few days she KEFORE THE HON H. J BALL, YU-A-PING . OBOY-A-LIR3306 00.-This instead of $5,000, as in the meso. The near. would pay him whatever she owed him, which case was rewitzed to the arbitrator, Mr. Chuner was constantly receiving new supplice from was $3, or there about. She then want away.

W. H. Tape, who appeared on the part of

of an award."

24t the carpenter, Lom-chong qui, met bias on sworn, stated I am slipping clerk at HB.M the Prays. He asked him where his mistress CHUN-KEE-TAI

was, and be said he did not know. He then late. I had better first read to your called a policeman, who took his to the Worship the following letter, signed by six of Inspector (points on Inspector Strond). Be did not know where Abloy oc Tec-qni was. Ele bad beard that they went to Chutun. He does not know where the lame mat is to be found He now nothing about the third or sixth defendants.

Lam-cbeong-qui the carpenter, then gave Lux--xxx-821.10.altia in the amount the same day. I have orilenos which differed from last witness's evi- unly to pay $20,000 on behalf of the Company, desce in date, baing on the 25th instead of the How be wakes it up 1 hire nothing to do with 22ed, and that it was last witness who present He did not at any time give me to suppuan shatod himself in charge of the boat, and said the the valle of the machinery bad increased in tar was put on the boat's number without his price. He bud constantly to write for valves, seeing it So, to "run" the mill, and these amoauto were overed. The floating policy was to dover all that might be at risk from time to time; it might be a little more or a little less, as more

Inspector Jumca Crudbak sharged one Low- or less came in. I omitted mention of muchi

a-mee, harker, and Koo-i-ying, a milk. uery, because I thought it unneccesary, as coming under the general heading of "quode." man) with "ussaulting and wounding Lam- It was my duty as Agent of the Company, to qalbing, who was consequently sent to hospital, in accordance with your instructions, we this on board. He (Mr. Tapp) bad then seen Mr. shote where thou hast ever denied its existence. avad bomo a copy of policy (a document was and the case remanded till "yesterday, when ing somewhat leietly upon their dignity BEFORE THE HON, CHIEF-JUSTICE SMALE.

bero banded to witness). That was what I ao plainant, sworn stated he was conl poolie, day held an enquiry on board the Britiah dhorst, who had desired him to inspect the Aud if thou best still concern in the poor world Bent bomu, The document being tendered and resided at Tai-wong-treat. Between 7

Harque Kirkland. Of. No. 26, 199, regarding the ship and report. He had reported; and Mr. which thon hast deserted for a higher aphere, circumstances which led to an outbreak of acurry Medburet bad then ordered the men to-be sent tell us, ve play thee, by zocare of what favorite and taking very little paims to put people

The Attorney-General objected to the evi and 8 a.w. on the 3let ullo; he was standing in

ou board that vertel daring her voyage from to Lospital. A soustable had been set on pics of farnitore than art best approachable; right, when they have inadvertently taller

dance, as they had nothing to do with what be wong-street, ploge: the defendant, who Sanderlind to Shanghai, and we are opinion board with the order, and the Captais bad who is thy delegated medium; what is the order of thine ulpbubet? We pray the holy. Sajate into an erot. It is due to the generality of

Chay-a-kin, a bankrupt, appeared to pues his sent boms, what took place between the agents was koura to bics by eight, came up to biw, that the disease originated from the following refused to send them,

Mr. Medhurst added that the Captain bad it may not be inverted. Or, stay one-moment, the officials in this Colony, to say that this last examination. Mr. Wotion appeared for and the Company at home was no svidenoound witbout any cause or saying anything cagues:-The -ngthenei voyage of nearly seven

the bankrupt, and Mr. Toller opposed as the against them, is fortunately not of very frequent occurrence, representative of the estate of Mrs. Crawford, very little doubt that, as between the agent and with it be gave him a thrast in.tho brentait provisions, the insuffioient enpply of sugar, send them. To an enquiry-why; id te not leave it with us, for it in wo now who are hope- His Lordship observed that there could be and had a pointed iron implement in his band, months, most of which time the crew were ou come to hit the next day, and refused to we beseech thee. Zight thy lautern avain and

The defendants then ran away, but some by the want of preserved vegetables and meat, the tuisk they would be better cared for in how easly buildered in the everlasting search. and Company, there was an irregularity.

A SHOOTING QASE IN JAPAN. serned in the watter under notice, tay that and stated that he had no landed, property pot friend could show any authority that this was there over to a Chinese constable. He was taken tary arrangement it the houses where the crew must, consult his Doctor. Mr. Medbare bad The Attorney-General zeked whether blastenders in the street onnght them and gave inferior quality of the bisenit, the deficient saai-pitul? he answered perhaps they might, but be told him he had better make up his mind to were berthed, and the optional exposure of

(Japan Mail to hospital, and discharged this morning; bus their bedding and clothing to wet, during heavy send them to hospital at once, as ordered; if The Bagliahmen, Swaby and Consens, Lav. evidence as against the defendant.

Cross-examination continued:—I do not reoyl- no witpeasca,

not be himself wust sond them..

ing been arrested by our policemen (because P.C. 570 deposed to being called to the place,

“On the fra appearance of the outbreak of

Heary Pearson (examined by Nr. Tupp) con- they were in the first instance shooting) and - His Lordship said the books must be had, na and finding the complainant lying down fileed the disease, it appears that instead of doubling tinged-Preserved ment we served out twice a taken to tre Custout House, were there released the point was important.

ing from a small ponctured wound in the chest, Wituose stated it was sent home by first mail and the second defendant, was handed to him the allowance of lime juice, only the usual weex during first part of voyage. After the ty the Chiji of the Tokei-Fo. In investigating erred out once a week, the circumstances of the case, there are four or in the course of business.

na, the person who had inflicted the wound; some quantity was arved out, and even that could sourvy broke out, it wa Hayllar desired to show that the parties gambling His Lordship observel that it seemed that people standing by asid the quarrel aroge from ot be drank, owing shortly after to the supply except to four, to whom no sent was given, iva points about which it is diapated a to who of augar being exhausted. In addition to this, but a plateful of soup occasionally. Just befs right or who wrong, which are written down. Firat defendant said he saw complainant and it appears that the allowance of sait provisious fura we arrived, for about a fortnight, we got a Ascordingly, after all the oficials of the Board Bured were slowitz & Co.

The Attorney-General said he knew of no necuad defendant quarrelling, and when he went was stopped and no preserved meat given instead. of preserved meat instead of salt mans; the have discussed, the jadgment in a folicwa

Preserved aroat vian isgned to the ores once other four usen got a plate of, soap Instead. I 1.The place where the Englishmen slut-- law to prevent an agent insuring in the Cunto separate them, the complainant, wan had as

a week, during the voyage, up to the time the don't know whether there was no more ment on They were shooting on the Ugorn, in a plice. irca, struck him on the eye, and then struck the disease first mide its appeurance, when the board. The steward did not tell us.

commonly called Nakiau, to the South of the It appears that Mr. GAVEY, the Superin

pay he wae agent for.

Witne said they had done an it bad been second defendant. Did not know bow campply of all meat was stopped by the Master,

[Mr. Tapp sail be had found about 70 cine | Ríógoku bridge. As this apot is in the closs" tendent of the Chim Submarine Telegraph

Mecopted.

plainant got wounded. Second defendant and

vicinity of the houses of the town, the English. Company, was gummoned upon a special jury

Cross-examination continued I wanaged the complainant te occasionally out of bis mind. and the crew were compelled to live on biscuit, of went on board in good condition.]

Defendant, asked whether be wished to cross- || men, were wrong in shooting here, and the police dour, tea and coffee, without sugar, notwith- the insurance business myself, and the clerk Ele was jiking with him, and he got angry and standing the fact that sont 404) 16s, of preserved examine witaces, said-From the time you left were right in telling then not to shoot. The in a vase recently heard at the Supreme Bailles v. The Scottish Commercial Insurance

who made the documents wrote ander my strack bin several times with the implement, meat was, and is now, is stuck,

port to the 5th Dec., preserved west was served policeman say they rowed out în » boat, and Company. Court, and being compelled to leave thr this case the Attorney Ganeru proceeded directions. The receipt note for premium way and bruised his shoulder. He did not know

"We found the bisenit very bad and quite out to you once a week. From the 5th Bee, to called out that the Englibanco's boot was

to stop but bere handed to the witness. He said he could what the implement was need for. He took the

no attention Colony on account of ill-health, he wrote to with his argument on behalf of the plaintiff.

was paid to Witnes, Those are about the detes. good quality,

them. They gain abot several times, and His Lordship suggested at the outset that not any absolutely the day the compradote implement from him, but how he got wounded fit for food. The beef, purk, &c. was of the 20th Janary you got it twice a week. Mr. DEANE, from when, in his capacity of the question of fraud or collusion, ou not reived it. The documents are handed to the he did not know.

The medicine chest was amply supplied;

Defendan: contined From the 29th Jau-proceeded further down the river in skeir boat, The implement, produced, appeared to be a Deputy Sheriff, he had received his summons affect the reforming of the policy, though it compradore, and he is held at onos responsible,

but the disinfecting aids, which should have ary to the 25th February you got it about three The policemen siste the Englishman, not like- I do not know whether he rpocives credit or housebreaking implement.

ing to be rebuked for their fault la baring dia. explaining the circumstance: and, not hear might affect the action.

Ho-ab-yak, a widow, deposed to seeing the been used, wore ausponat.

There were also about 10 s, of preserved

Witness suid-No, we only get it three time regarded the policemen's summons to order, gaything from M. DEANE in reply, be

Mr. Hayllar said he intended to argue that cash. 1 mean in the affidavit by giving cre

intended to escape; but as neither.understood. naturally concluded that the mutter was dul- there was no poliey and no contract between dit" to Mr. Battles, that I recognised be bad whole affair, and stated the complainant was compressed vegetables, and 481bs. of preserved a week for a fortnight.

To Mr.Tapp-That is except the four whethember, and as the Englishmen hot under the parties, and if he succeeded he thought bis paid it. I suppose tie money was received about occasionally eat of his mind.

a month after the note was insped. tea First defendant aod $2, or 14 days, the potature, both of which had not been used at

etending they were being called to order, paid disposed of Armistake had, however, boen Lordship would exercise his power to decide the

bail,

Witness-Ye

no attention aud continued to shout whilst go- -made, inasmuch as the letter should bare whole ease on this petition, and let the pro-long time eleges in edicting notes as machecoud defendant was esot to three months, the latter haring, in the meantime, become got no meat, on y coup?

at times saa month. It is customary, to give bard labor,

We are further of opinion that it was The Magistrate said defendant appeareding down the river, we cannot determine whe been addressed to the Registrar of the Court

The Attorney-General then commented on his mouth's credit for premiums in Murine offecs. Tuen-a-fat, hawker, charged by Faiss Beg, through the grows neglect of the Master, Tas rather to be making a statement to the Court ther one side or the other was WION

chain cross-dramining the witrees,

2-Binding the Englialiaan by the police instead of to Mr. DEANE; but the latter prinelpat anthority, Callet. Morrison, andre Insurances may not givas month's credit,

No. 659, with being a rogue and a vagabond, dale Colledge, that she survy assumed sach *

Defendant said they had lime-juice and sugar webie was not done began he was about. gentleman did not feel himself called upon then went on to consider the gaestion of but certainly give some...

Mr. Haylar here asked the witness whether was sentenced to three moetas bard labour, formidable state; and that the disease might to call My. GAYEY's attention to the fact. agency ruised at the last sitting by Mr. Hay be could Ering his booke next day; and in reply and ordered to God security of one householder, bare been arreated by the timely inne of a served out to the 21st February. Aftor that for ing. When the policetven stopped their boal

who had put forward the argument that inus

witness said ho could not state, it might be $25, to be forthcoming within twelve months, double allowance of lime juice, and a proper four days, limo-jnice and treack. He did not is not impossible that Mr. DeANK may have much as the agent did not comply with tbo pri- that his partner would abject. · In reply to theja default, to be brought to the notice of LE, apply of sugar, by a sufficient allowance of the know that it was afterwards served out in batik, were being called to order, the Rugiisuma. been in ignoranca of this fact; but this, itate patrnetions sent out by the Company, the Court, be statoil they had no proposal book,

getting angry at Eis sport being interrupted, presorved. meste, regatables, and stimulants, or that the men did not drink it. the Governor, with a view to being deported.

with which the ship was amply supplied, by due Witness (Pearson) said they had told the painted bia gun at the policemen-olearly not may be fairly concluded, is very improbable,

attention to cleanliness throughout the ship, and steward they could not drink it

with the intention of killing them, but thinking by the use of le divinfecting flaide,

The Magistrate said they came aft to get it to frighten them off. There is no doubt that and so far as we mau sen, it is the only excuse

We have no lenitation in coadowning the up to the time of the engar failing; why bad the policemen boned bim in self-defence and to that can be pleaded for his not pointing out

The Asiatic Society held a meeting on the bisonit and the preserved potatoes, as anfit for the practice been given up

prevent bia ucting violently towards those who the mistake. We caunot, therefore, seo that

2666" instant,.... at which papers were read ase; and we suggest that the bones on deck, in

Defendant had not thought about it, be knew were calling him to order. Seeing that of the Mr. J. J. C. Garey appeared to show cause by Mr. Schmidt on the Early History of which the orem were quarterad, be thoroughly they were getting the lime juice.

perante in the boat they bound" Couseras and le acted very properly" in not calling at

Mr. Tupp pointed out that defendant was left wiby unbound, it is evident that Cousena tution to it in one form or another; as it in but even if that were not so, he contended that against a rule for contempt of Court is not ap Shanghai," and by Mr. Kingsmill on The cleaned, disinfected, scraped and painted.

144 We have the hozuz-to-be, Sir,

bound to see it served ont; and to note if they pointed his gun, and we consider therefore that always considered a fair, reasonable, and the instructions could not bind the plaintiff,earing when coned as a special furor in legend of Wen Wang, the founder of the Ohow dynasty." As will be seen from the

"Your most obåt, servants,

did not take it.

the binding was just. who only know the general power of attorney the case of Overbury v. Ball.

Mr. Brereton stated that Mr. Gavey had teen brief aketou of proceedings, the first paper

Fitness continued:-Wo bid truscle fyr 3-The affair of one of the policemen striking curteous line of action, for a man when bo shown him by the egout. He next considered

about two days after the sugar was done. TheSwaby on the back near the Manner bridge- finds that another is accidentally falling into the question of the time of payment of the well, and add just mide arrangements to go evoked many interesting reminiscences from

some of our older residents.

carpenter became sick on January 20th.

Swaby being ashamed to walk through the premium, which he argued did no, ander the away for a trip when the summon came.

We hear that, as the crew of the missing an error, to paint it out to him, and we think particular circonstance of the case, affect the wrote to Mr. Donne, the acting shorit, thinking

H. B. M. Consul. Suaughai."

Defendnat ankl the men bad bad their usual strect under arrest, was disinclined to advaucer we are justined in expecting that the officials validity of the pulley. Mr. Battles took a less that was easient, and Mr. Deane (very pro-Jarcha nderin were chicks Chinebew msn,

would explain to your Worabig that don. allowance of preserved Izent for about two and objected to being led by policemen; ia Hongkong will be disposed to act fairly, of the Mills, and before Qarlowite & Co. were ly) book notion of that, so that Mr. the Chinese guntost which has gone in search bling the allowance of Hue fafce is ordered in a week after they because ill; he had then wat be said that it was rosso able to strike him

gente of the Insurance Company they became Gavey imagined it was all settled.

of ber parposes to look in first at that port hook of instructions issued by the Board of changed it because he thought it was not good in the back for this. The letter subsequently reasonably, and courteously. It is sometiince his general agents, and transacted all his busi- His Lordship said he would accept this ex-after which other ports on the Folkien coast Trade, which all ships ought to carry. Previous for them.

addressed to the English Vice-Consul by the to making the above report, I was instructed The Magistrate-What was the 400 iba. of Quijs of the Tokai-Fu, atatea that for treating buked upon as quite justifiable to leave a mess. Mr. Eimbake then received an intima Planation. Il Mr. Gavey bad made a proper will be visited, if necessary.

[Swaby with roughnese'in a burst of ill-ten- tion that the firm were appointed agents of the application to the Court, there would have been

It is a remarkable fact that, during the by Mr. Medhurst to inspeet the ship, and on pereserved meal for, then? wan to make a mistake, if one is not abo-Company, and consequently sabed Mr. Battles 20 difficulty, and be hoped in future if he wantpast month, there have been upwards of 500 my recommendation the men were sent to the

Defendant-To give the men in the usualer, and falling in the object for which

are intended, namely of lutely called upon to provent it; but whether he had any objection to insuring ined to gut away he would adopt that course. As Grifins offered for male by public anation at hospital It was too that defendant admitted ourse

police Magistrate-How much did you start with ing protection, a saitable correction will cture of this kind will never be acceptable this Company. He said he had not, and they to his health, he was glad to see Mr. Gavey the Shanghai Horne Bazaar and we are in he had been short of sugur during the latter

looking so well.

formed, upon reliable authority, that the part of the rorage. There was quite on board i

Defendunt.A hundred and thras Gib, tina bo inflicted. As it is of course improper to erms according to the slip, and i agreed to the to those who have a proper use of what, to perfect contract was entered into, Mr. Emucke

Mr. Gravey said it was

it was the result of his trip: ale pony se never been put up twice, UD- the ship at the time. I asked the Captain Magistrate.And how much of this went treat [people] roughly in a spirit of ill-temper The Superb, armour-plated broadside ship, les be was not cleared the first time, which where the sagar was. He and the steward into the forecastle? What you stopped salt when dealing with a public sir, this must be put the matter in a simple light, is due as from bolding Mr. Battlea's moneys, of course nerer one man to another; and it is an error on asked him to pay. They had a ronning high has just been commenced at Chatham rarely happened. Judging from these fig admitted there was none on board; it had fail-theat, why did you not go on with fresh meat apsidered a wrong action on the gars of the

Defendant. They had it once a week. police. the right side with all, but more especially account, and Mr. Ribeke gave credit to Mr. dookyard, will be of immense size, and will be we imagine that the plains of Mongolis hated three weeks before the ship's arrival in

The Magistrate--And do you think that was 4-The relawo of the guilty Englishmen. Battles, while Carlowitz & Co. held themselves defended by armour plating of greater thicknes been considerably thinned, as is armed port. Under the 5th Sec. of the 4th para. o

through the mercy of the Chiji-It would have with public, men, to be axious to prevent an responsible to the Company for the premium than any need for a vessel of a similar descrip that ench mob comes direct from that donality, the Merchant Shipping Act of 1867, the master suficient

We hear that the steamer Daybreak was yes in bound to carry a suficiens quantity of lime

Defendant-Hautresommended the rice been right in accordance with the Treaty for accidunt or a blunder whatever there appears! These facts were stated in Mr. Brabcles's Ination. She is, indeed, to be the most powerful

terday transferred by Mesis George Barnekor lemon-juice, &, and turning to the sale of and romp and things easy of digestion.. the Chiji to proclaim the offoooo ! the Eng- affidavit (made sizes the last witting). There vessel produced for the British navy, a likelihood of one occurring. Of course, was abundance of authority to show that if on THE FORTUNES OF PREMIUM BALK OF & Ou. to the O. K. S. N. O. She is this morn. medicines and medical stores in Appendir The Magistrate. And the time you nelishman in pointing à gan at the police who, this principle does act apply in cases where agent gives credit for premium that is in fact a QUTTON. Jobs G. Zeiser, of Jackson, ing advertised for dispatch to Tientsin. The (P. 891 I and that the proportion of sugar for ver consulted your Book of Instenetis, alalling him to order, and to band him over to shipa carrying, like the Kirkland, a row of be. though all your men were down with survy Fia Consal, and his setting Mr. Coasene at li- there is either au implied er declared under-yment. The learned ootasel bere read Mr. Mies, was the fortunate grower of the baie of parchaus money is said to by Tle. 100,000.

tweon 11 and 20, 14 28 1 for each man, besides

Defendant nekaowledged be bad not.

barty out of regret that he should be pruisbed Limbeke's affidavit, and another made by Mr, cotton which took the sweepstakes premium of standing that action, if not actually hostile, Blackwell, who manages the Insurance business $1,000 here at the St. Louis late fair. This

ibe amount of angar the crew are entitled to Mr. Tapp remarked that he had good tiu by hin Consul for the offence, he had somit- at least of no very friendly character, will be of Measre. Russell & Co., and who stated the bale was then sent to Memphis, and won the

under the Articles; and the ship was bound, vegetables on board, which were the best things tal, was prompted by a weak personal feeling, sad as he tins failed in his duży by contraven- hy the 2nd Ben, of para. & of the Act, to have for sourvy, and bud not touched them. resorted to, as, for example, in fighting out a usage in the Colony with regard to payment of awoepstakes there. It was tban sent to Jack-

Defendant said he had not neglected the ing the Treaty, this must be collidered a wrong! is is well understood on both sides that each Pauntefote further argued that when pace the judged to be the best bale of cattan on erbibi. tion of the Obamber Commerce Beport of I was not aware that I had to carry a surplus of his own accord, and had done what he exclá a pending to the above judgment, us the alriking of Usueens (P) by the polias in a burst. will take advantage of any mistake of the policy ie, handed over, in the absence of fraadtion, and each time by totally different set to 19th, which we quoted Tuesday The stock of sugar. I have the book of instructions for his leg.

Mr. Tapp (producing the log) said the Court of ill-temper, and the violation of the Treaty other. It was probably in this light that the ion, or dispute the question of of jadges, Hence it may be accepted as an past fortnight has been almost a blank so far Mr. Tapp has referred to. I acknowledge I

absolute fant that this is a premio bale. After sales of manufactured goods are conseraed, have got read it. I forgot I had it. It is three would remark that no entry had been made fa by the Cuijt in releasing the offender is unjati- Mr. Kayllar, before addressing the Court, the Jackson Fair was over, its owner shipped the entire business being the smallest recorded years since I bought it. I had, when I of scurvy having broken out on board, till fables being prompted thereto Uy wearzees. the mintter was regarded by the solicitor who defended Mr. Cavey, when he expressed his wished to cross-examine Mr. Brubake on his the bale back to Et. Louis for sale. They sold for many years during the same period. Holders Ieft home, 461 ibs. of sugar and 95 Ite of after the abip's arrival in port, and be hai tim will be dealt with cording to var pens! laws affidavit, bet as that gentleman was not present it for 35 sente per lb. to a geatleman who will tave continued frei, but dealers, appear to beve tresele That gives 194 days allowance for my self spoken about the omission. He now Baw is a suitable manner, Mr. Consens cannot.ee-

the entries bad all been made sisse.

ope punishment for having discharged a fre approval of Mr. DEANE's line of action; but at the moment, he proceeded to argue that the chip it to the great World's Exhibition, at so confidence in present prices, and wait crew. I was 195 days to Woodag.

| kuziobaly fur advice from dieptein, being Mr. Topp remarked that he could not get Defendant, saked whether he had any ataso- i arm' in the vicinity of inhabited buses, and both the matter was tine in which it might be explaintiff was fixed with dodice of the private Vienna.

ceedings end bere.

He bited Storey on policy was invalid,

Agency, La show that where there was a general 11 am. this day (2nd April) for the production he cross-examination was bere postponed to agency it was not the duty of a party to en

are as to the private instructions received by of the bucks.

The agaut. He asserted, is a matter of fact,

that the policy in this case was entirely within

the power atthe agent ondor those instructions,

CONTEMPT OF COUNT.

|

TO VAGABOND.

SHANGHAL

(NO Daily News.)

HANKOW

(Daily News.)

1

By the steamer Hupek, we have Hankow ad

• W. Handzside Tarr. JAMES JOHNSTON, M. D.

W. H. MEDHURST, Esq

times a week.

in order to convey to them the idea that tacy

tegal or a diplomatic question. In such cases rutin ta trans that they are colored by won, and won the sweepstakes there. Thus vices to the 22nd March. Messrs. Gordon these stores on board.

abruffe long after the puboy is effected. Mr. this bale of cotton has been three times ad. Bros.'s Circular of that.dats say, in confirma- In answer to the Courk; Defendant said ['men; be baú advised the carpenter to lie ap act on the Chiji'a part.

payment ôi bad premium,

atford-