and they stand adjourned till tomorrow. It is oid that extensive opcenlations in shore: zap." pliod the temptation to the alleged crlines,
PEKING,"
(4. C. Daily News.}
The Paking Gazette of the 9th April cons taine ivoodita overaly blaming the ficials who und charge of the transport borties" during His Majesty's late visit to the Imperial Tambs. The camels were not ready, in time, and the mules were half-starvest, and could not go. The Saporintendout of the Imperial stablea, and the Officers in chufge, of the Jaggage, are both sent up for punishment.
DESTINATION
LONDON via SUEZ CANAL..
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saw the prisoner sliding from top to bottom of the bigb elanta nt bill on the grounds, and orawling onder the railing. He then crossed the road, and descended the steep hill towards Tea House-lane.. As he 'wae running after him bel heard scino person culling out "Lakoog=a=|- _kong !” bat he could ant see who was olling out. He overthak and seized the prisoner at the back of the Ten House, making towards the back of the battery. asked the prisoner why he was running, not knowing the state of affairs, thinking he had been committing some depredations, but he nindo no answer. Ho iben took him back the same road he came up, thrừugh the trees, nud met laat vituese, who end something about a runaway, but us he did not The Poking Gatello of the stb April contains modere end him, he proceeded on to Governa memorial by Lâ Hung-obing, which dục bịm ment House, and there learned from H.B. the little credit. "Li bega that certain gentry who Governor that he was ay cooped convict, The ara anxious to do bonor to Voc. Heu, who was SAIGON prisoner was wearing the private dress he now facta of Shanghai during the height of Do.. produced, a brown jacket, and a whito.pair of Evoping rebellion, may be allowed to erect » YOKOHAMAS. trowsers.
templo to him in the city. Woo bad to deal SHANGHAI AND Defendant was told that bie cngo was one to with troublous times; and the bonor is deserved, SHANGHAI. be sent to the Supreme Court, and wis asked in bis ease, far better than in post.. But
Do. whether he would make his defence cow or Li'a record of his serrines is froble the ex- reserve it for the Supreme Court penetrat treme; and unfair, not culy in its omission to Prisoner said he would reserve bia defence. namo the Ever Victorias Army, but in ite He was then committed for trial at the criminal atudione attempt to deprecinto the servies Fo- sessions of the Supreme Court.
reigners rondoved in protecting Shanghai on the occasion of the rebel attack No one knows better than Li thut, if it had not been for For roigners, Shanghai would have beon tukaz. ·
BATENSIVE ROBSKET OF MUNTZ'S METAL. Two boatwoma and ton Loatmon were charged by Inspector Stroud with the robbery of two cases of Muntz's metal from the steam- ship Macgregor, on the 9th instant, the fifth and twelfth so the prinsipals, sixth, seventh, eighth, teeth, and cloventh as assisting, and the firet font as receiving the stolen property.
John Main, second officer of the steamship Macgregor, avara, statud his vessel, arrived on the 6th instant. · A#26,-on the 10th instant a policeman envie to bin and informed him that two cases of Muntz's yellow sheathing mental had been stolen out of the cargo bout alongside. On the 7th instant emne cases of metal were discharged into Mr. Hook's Des- patch, with other general cargo. The twelfth defendant was the tally man throughout that day. At the same time, the people of the Despatch sero distributing the curge to other cargo boats from het. He himself kept tally on the 7th and 8th instant: There were twenty cases on hard marked S, und nun bered from-1 20, and owo oasks of yallow inatal naila, marked S., nambered 21 and 22. He had placed eighteen cases and two casks ints the Despatch, and two cases were left on the deck, No. 9 and 18, and as he ascertained from the third officer, who relieved him on the 9th from the main litch, that he had not discharged any, he came to the conclusion these two cases had been stolen off the deck whilst they were at meals.
The clerk of Mr. Hook, sworn, staled that be bad received nightly from the twelfth defendant the taily of cargo discharged in the Depatch, and from that only eighteen oases and two Chinese sergent Hip-a-nam, declared, said troin inferiantion lo reenived about two cases of copper having been stolen from Mr. Hook's cargo boat, be took a sumpan at 9 p., and went on board a cargo bost, No. 902, and www two wo men and two sen, the first, second, third and fourth defendauto. The first defendant “üskej him what he wanted, and he said to her" What have you got here pointing to two cases, sud she and two cases of copper, got from one of the yellow cargo boats, to put on board the Macao passage boat. He told her to row alongside i the police obop, when she called op the other woman and the third and fourth defendants, and ordered them to row alongside the police chop. They did so, and be informed Ourporal Campbell, whom he found on board.
casks had been received.
Inspector Stroud stated at the time himself nd his interpreter was away, aring board a poling whistle blown, when the ourgo boat was brought to the chop by hunt witness, and, Corporal Campbell left Hip-n-nam in charge of the copper, and the first four defendanta, ba
called on deck, and from the information be it ceived, be accompanied the first Jejendnut ko the cargo boat Despatch, and she pointed out the fit delendunt as the explain, und as the party who are her the ease and instructions. By shis time be bad returned to the shop, and Campbell brought the fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, inth, tenth, and eleventh defendants Brat detenir posted of the one het, as first defendant pointed out the Tradefondan
the man who gave her instruction, and the other defendants brought with him ne the even who assisted to plane the eases in ber cargo boat. The Gift's defendant disuwned it for some time, till argued by the first defendant, when he said he got als instructions from the tally man, twelfth defendant. He then war on sborg, and arrested the twelfth defendwit at Mr. Book's bonse, and he denied knowing anything about the matter.
Corporal Campbell, No. 68, deposed that shortly after 9 p.io, on the 9th instant Serieant Bip-a-am came alongside, bringing cargo boat No 302 and the first four defendants, and in the bont two cases of copper. He questioned the
first defendant about the cases, and she exil she got it from one of the yellow cargo boxte. Ho thereon took the årat defendant. With him, leaving Hipanas and the other three on board the chop, uml went on board the cargo boat Despatch. The first defendant pointed cat the fifth defendant as the master of the boaty. and as the man who gave her the gases and ber instructions, to other six inca forming the crew she pointed out as those who assisted to place the cases into her cargo-boat." The fifth defendant denied the charge at the time, bat
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(N.U. Daily News)
A large number of the native Christians who were deported from the neighbourhood of Nu gasaki three years ago have been brought back,
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THE DAILY PRESS, MONDAY, MAY 12TH, 1978.
Vessels Advertised as Loading.
TESSEL NAKE
CAPTAIN
CẮT
Fou FRNIGHT APPLY TO
TO E DISPATURED,
Diomed (ett.)..
*. Olysade (613)........
Jenny
Harturann
Sea New......
Samutra..
Fordincu Brummi
Galley of Lorno (str.)
Janebita.
Salvadora......
Mariveles (str.).
Esmeralda (str.)...
Active
Henry
Namon (str) Bombay (str.).. HANKOW...Tobibatoh f (str.) Bhaftesbury (str.). Delta (str.). SWATON, A HOT, CHO, đó Hại Long (BE)
Blether
For Sale.
FYHOMPSON & HIND
чы
BEG to call attention to their extensive A3- SORTMENT of "NEW GOODS," just received ex Frenol Mail, consisting of-
A well-selected Sterk of White and Colored' Ground Printed
CAMBRICE and PICQUES,
The Japanese Minister to Russia, Bava, entertajäed the Grand Duke of Alexis, Ad- mirala Possiet, Fędovovaki und suites at dinner on the 24th April.The telegraph from Nasuitable for Ladies Morning Costumes and gasaki to Simunoreki, "Hiugo, Tukoharaa and
Wrappers. Tedo was opened on the 28th: but mek. anges are only receives under certain conditions,
WHITE CAMBRIOS, JACONETS, MUS. ponding the official opening of the_live—A | LINETS, and BRILLIANTES. recent denses of the population of Nagasaki gives 14,450 males and 15,074 females, The Frox Dule was cxpected, en route for Yoko LANDS. bum-à very successful regatta was held on the 25th.
A prominent apiarist, while arranging his beehières recently, inadvertently trued, one over. Saugly ensconced in a fresou of poulliver, he says to his friends, in eopalehral whispers, that the out of raising bees far exceeds the pleasure and prost.
LAWNS, GRASS-CLUTHS, and HOL-
ALBO,
A Oboise. Lot of TAAK, CLUNY, MAL TESE, VALENCIENNES, and other LACES.
LAÇE, MUSLIN, und LENO QURTAINS, MOSQUITO NETS, ANTIMAJASSARS, SHORT BLINDS, and TOILET MUSLINS.
FANCY GRENADINES, MUSEINS, and LUSTRES, for Morning and Evening Wear.
ALPAÇAS; MOHAIRS, and other MA-
It appears from the correspondence of Sir John Burgoyne that, during the Crimean war, a letter was written by a young lady to un officer, requesting that when Menschikoff wasTERIALS in the newest tinto. taken, the oficer would send her one of the buitous off the prince's coat. The letter feil into Prince Meaechike's hands. He returned LIN and LACE SETS, TIES, BOWS, COL- it with a ouat-button, and with a message in- | LARETTES, LACE HANDKERCHIEFS, timating that, a soine time wight clapse before
CHILDREN'S UNDERCLOTHING, MUS-
he was taken prisoner, he thought he might as SUNSHADES, and PARASOLS. well forward the object of the writers wiabea at once.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE,
May khru, Byenika. New Patua. $30 to $585, umah and uredit, Gras; New Beauros, $550 to $555, cast und credit, firm; Old Paton, $645 to $639, cash sad credit, firm; Mal, 505 to 800), for draḥ quality, nome to be bad.
MAY 11TH, EVENING
A Selection of
ELEGANT SPANISH COMBS and MIL LINERY, in the Intest.Novelties.
LADIES and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES
33, QUEEN'S ROAD CENTRAL. 446. Hougkene, 18th March, 1973.
FRICKEL & Co. buve. just received
Invoices of :-
News Putas, $583) to $6864. Liem; Now Be L. nares, $555 to 8550, cash and credit. Nogant American 1. Plat. 105 PITCHERS. change in other kinda Now Bengat drug in good nativa demand; tendency upwards.
The steamer China left Singapurs this day..
SHARES. Hongkong, and bangbai Bauk Shares.
jar gent, premiy m. Union Insaranes Sobiety of Canton, now shares
$900 per share preside. China Traders Insurance Company's Soares
$150 per share premium.
burn and Japan Marine Insurance-T 20
per share premium, Chinese Insurance Company,-3223 to $25 per
shuro premiumD.
Hongkong Fire [usurance Company's Bbares—
$325 to $3273 per share premium. China Fire Insurance Jumpany's Share
per share premium. Fietura Fire Insurance Company's Sharee-
$17 per share premium, Hongkong and Whampoa Dock Company's
Starw-7 per cent. Disconut, longong, Carton and Macao Steamboat Co.'é
Shares--38 per cent. premium. Shanghai Ston Navigation Compy-Ths. 12
per share premium. Hongkong Gas Company's Blarer-$65 per
sire.
Hongkong Hotet Company's Shares-44 per
octit, discount. Hongkong Distillery Company-25 per cent.
discount.
Indo-Chiness Sugar Company-70 per scnt.
discoun:,
utapany-50
Hongkong Pior and Gadowe
per eut. discount.
ON
EXORANGE. LORDON,-~ Bank Bille, on demand 4/44 10 4/42 Bank Bills, at 2 months' eight, 4443 Bank Billa, at & moulis sight, 4/5% to 45% Crédita, at 6 months' sight..... 4/54 to 4/54 Documentary Isills, at 6 monthą“.
4/54 to 454
the arst defendant mid the way she became ON NEW YORK. sugaged, as abe had taken a piece of Private, 5 months' sight unankinery alongside the Macgregor, and after:ON-BMX Bank, 3 days' aight 229. to 2294- discharging me, was engaged by the fifth ON CALOUTTA, -Bank 3 days sight 229 to 2291
Macao passage bout, and when she had com.
uletad her job she was to got 50 cents. Hethere. on took the whole of the defendants found on the cargo-boat on board the ghop, and Inspec
tor Strund eanlod all the batches up on beard
of the Deepaton. From what the fifth defendant bad said on board the chop to Inspector Eroud,
Brak, 3 dnya' sight........ Pank, la days' sight....... Private,30 days' sight...
.....74 to 74
BALES ON MAY 10TH, 1873.
As reported by Chinese,
do.
80.
TEA and COFFED SETS. DINNER SERVICES.
du. TOILET SE
HAMMONY, large and swall.
Cracked WHEAT, large and smalt:
| Romina ÇAVIARE,
do.
HERRINGS. ID all begy
ANCHOVIES, in small kega, ASPARAGUS and German VEGETABLES,
assorted.
Smoked German SAUSAGES, Prime Quality. Westphalon HAM, Prime Quality.
BYE FLOUR
Im 720 Hongkong, 8th May, 1978.
FOR SALE. (FROM PORTUGAL.)
dozou ense8,
Do. Do.
Do. Do.
Apply to
do.
SUPERIOR MALVAHIA WINE, in one
Do. MOSCATEL DE SETUBAL, Do. PORT WINE, (Vintage 1840,) do. 1847.) do. 3800) do.
J. M. Y. DE FIGUEIREDO,
Chancery Lane, No. 5. 1m 662 Hongkong, 29th April, 1873,
NOW READT. DOUND VOLUMES of the TRADE RE DT for the year 1872. Price $10.
Apply at the Daily Fross Olive. Hongkong. 1st February, 1843
FOR SALE. TINE Dessert CLARET.
Sagarior Pale Dry SHERRY. Fine OLD PORT.
Apply to
SANDER & Do. 999 Hongkong, 2955 May, 1872,
FOR SALE.
HAM PAQ NE
CVEUVE CLICQUOT PONEARDIN
REIMS,
in Cases of 1 doz. Quarie,
and, 2 doz. Pista SANDER &
151 Hongkong, 15th December, 1871..
Butterfield & Swire. ..Butzerfold & Swire
On or about 14th-inat. On or about 28th Suet. Hongkong |Vogal, Hagedorn & Co.............. Quick dispatch. Hongkong Vogel, Hagedorn & Co... Quior dispatch. Hongkong Resell & Co.
Quick dispatch. Hongkong Nagel, Hagedorn & Co....... (Juísk dispatch,
The China Trans-Pasific S, Co. On the 24thinst at fr..
Quick dispatch,
On or about 17th just On the 14th instatr.. On the 16th inset.,ator.. You..uick dispatch.
Hongkong Remedios & Co...... Hongkong Brsudão & Oo...... Hongrong Fumedios & Co... Hongkong E. J. Sage engi Hongkong Kong Lee Yoen, or Ah
Douglas Lipraik & Co. Hangrong P. đt. B. Qu
Hongkong Wni. Pustau & Co. Hongkong Wm. Pustan & Co... Hougkong P & O. S. N. Co... Hongkong Douglas Laprik & Co..
For Sale.
LE & Co. SA Hoponed the undermentioned
GOODS-
or dispatch."
uick dispatch.
To-day, at nooa.
Quick dispatch. Quick dispatch. To-morrow, at 11 A.M. ·
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR SWATOW, AMOY. FUOCHOW, AND TAMBUI
THE Steamebip-
"HALLOONG,”
Captain Fanobard, will be deepatobed for the above Porto TO-MORROW, the 13th instant, at
TAILORING. DEPARTMENT,
SCOTCH' TWEEDS and ANGOLAS, för 11 a.M. Suits.
FANCY CLOTHS for Light OVERCOATS
COATINGS for Spring Wear, FLANNELS, DRILLS, and DUOKS, for
Suite.
QUILTINGS for VESTS. BEDFORD GOED and KERSEYMERE for Riding TROUSERS,
OUTFITTING, COLLARS and SCARVES of the newest styles.
REGATTA and OXFORD SHINTS, The Latest Sbapos in FELT, STŁAW, PA- NAMA, and PITH HATS.
HOSIERY, UNDERSHIRTS, &c. BOOTS, SHOES, And SLIPPERS. PORTMANTEAUS and BAGE.
LINEN DEPARTMENT. A Large Assortment of DAMASK CLOTHS.
20
P
NAPKINS to match, DOYLIES,
SA DAMASK for TABLE CLOTHS... LINEN and COTTON SHEETINGS in all
widtha.
DAMASK, HUUKABACK, and TURKISH-
TOWELS.
FURNISHING.
LACE CURTAINS. ANTIMAGASSARS.
WHITE, PINK, and-GîKN-MOSQUITO NETS.
BED QUILTS.
PRINTED, EMBROIDERED, and VEL. VET PILE TABLE COVERS.
IRON BEDSTEADS, CHILDREN'S COTS,
and SPRING MATTRESSES of saricua sizea. BRASS and MAHOGANY JURTAIN POLES and FITTINGS.
TOILET, CHEVAL, and GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES.
|
For Freight and Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & Ün. 41 781. Hongkong, 10th May, 1873.
QUFAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON sia SUEZ CAN AL THE Company's Steamship
T
"DIOMED "
will be despatched on or about the 14th instant. Insurance riaks accepted on behalf of the Com- pany as under-
On Tem 32/6 %, all risks, 23). */, FPA. ... Silk 19. do. Cargo takon at through rates for New York and Mediterranean Foris. Apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
144 886 Hongkong, 1st May, 1875.
STEAM TO SHANGRAL "THE P. & 6. §. N. Oɔ's steamship
THE P
"DELTA"
Agents.
will leave for the abovo pisce about 21 houra aftor the arrival of the next English Mail.
A. MoÏVED
P.&O. S. N. Co.'s Office.
Hongkong, 7th May, 1876.
TETE
Superintendent.
[711
STHAM TO YOKOHAMA, P.&O. 5. N. Co's Steamship
* BOMBAY " will leave for the above place abortly after the arrival of the act English Mail,
A. MaIVER,
P.&O.S. N. Co's Office,
Hongkong, 8th May, 1873.
Superintendent.
[718
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
THE CHINA TRANS-PACIFIC STEAM- SKIP COMPANY, LIMITED;
: سنه
HE Chartered Steamshiy THE
"GALLRY OF LORNE," Robinson, Master, will be despatched as above on SATURDAY, the 26th instant, at 4 P.M.
Cargo end Passengers will be taken at our
rent rate.
This Steamer has excellent accommodation for Cabin Passengers, and an experienced Sur-, geon is on Bo.ird.
RUSSELL & Co,
General Agents,
16a 725 Hongkong, 9th May, 1873.
OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY.
FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL. THE Company's Steamship
"ULYSSES"
BRUSSELS, VELVET, TAPESTRY, and FELT CARPETS, with RUGS to watch.
FLOOR CLOTHS, in all widths up to 8 will be despatched on or about the 28th instant. yards.
Insurance risks accepted on behalf of the Oom pay as under ****
"On Ten 3275. *), all risks, 23f. *}, F. P. A.
Silk 19). do. Cargo taken af Chrough rates for New York and Mediterranesa Ports. Apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents.
COIR MATS and MATTINGS.. SALIVARIUMS, FOOTSTOOLS.
&c..
&c.
VICTORIA BXCHANGE, QUEEN'S ROAD & STANLEY STREET, HONGKONG
AND AT SHANGHAI,
12d 712 Hongkong, 7th May, 187,
FOR SHANGHAI.
THE British Steamer
**SHAFTESBURY,"
For Ladies Advertisement see To-morrow'n Fistic. Bletben, Mastor, expected from Shanghai on
385 Hongkong, 6th March, 1878.
or about the 2nd May, will load as above at Canton and at this 'port, and will have quick. BREAKFAST CLARET, FOR FAMILY OR | despatch.
MESS USE.
For Freight or Passage, apply to BOTTLES OF VERY GOÐD
WH. POSTAU & Co... BREAKFAST OLARET,
If 659 Hongkong, 29th April, 1878.
FOR SAIGUN.
125
(Red Seal.) Selected by the undersigned, may be bad for
G, DOBOST & CO. 6m-436 Hongkong, 18th-March, 1873..:
751 to 75 AND R. TENNENT'S ALE HOUSE
Fangus, 40 bags, at $54.00, by Kwong-fook-
the Inspector went on shore and arrested two to travelling trader," twelfth defendant; he was brought on board, and denied all knowledge of the two cases. In private couvereation with the twelfth defen Jant, he was told by bim that it was nothing to him what had happened; he got his receipt Itun the second officer, the number be bad acknowledged delivering to into the lighter from the steamer.
Fermicells, 50 bags, at 86.60 by Kmong-fook- wo to travelling trader.
Binch Peas, 300 picule, at $1.70, by Kwong- fook-wo to travelling trader.
White Wax, 2 pieces, at 361.00, by Kwong- fook-wo to travelling teader.
FORTEK
DAVID CORSAR & SONS' Merchant Navy Navy Boiled Long Plax Orown
LOANVAS.
ARNHOUD, KARBERG & Co. * 1130 Kowykony, 11th May. 1287.
NO W READY.
IMPERIAL QULETO.
WITH THE
11. HANDHUP
AND SHIP PLUMBER, COPPER SMITH, BHASS FOUNDER AND GAS FITTER, 39 and 40, Praya West, Next to the P. & 0. Wool Stores, HUNGKONG.
tf 1681)
Sept. 16 BATAVIA SEA AND FIRE INSURANUL COMPANY.
Undersigned having been appointed Agents in Hongkong for the above-ned Company,sreprapared to grant Policies_gainst Sea, Risks at current rates.
RUSSELL & Co. 1022 Hongkong; lat April, 1865,
INSURANCE COMPANY.
Mushrooms, 65 cases, at $36.50 to $34.00, by ENGLISH AND CRINESE DICTIONARY, LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND CLUBH Kw.ag-food-wo 10 travelling truder.
White Fus, 2 pieces, at $31.00, by Yne-keç to travelling trader.
PONTI AND MANDARIN
- PRONUNCIATION,
"ACTIVE
Agente.
Intimations.
SWATOW
Post-Office Notifications.
A maiuntletise, Bupplementary Mails for Yokohama and Sau STEAM-TUG ORPHAN.
Francisco, per Cyphrener, will close to-day, tha --^ ---- ---- ---- -- 12th inst; nt-10, Oru TIHK now and powerful Stein-tug ORPHAN, For Shanghai and Hantow-Yor Terihat
Captain MOGASLIN, is now open to towch to-day, the 12th inst, nt 11.30 A voosela to or from sex, ou remopablo ternie The Mails for Bangkuk, per time, will FREWIN & no. close tu-day, the 12th mutant, at 5P. in.
Aguts,uted of at the time previou-lynotified
tf 603- Ewntow, Bib Apr:1, 1873,
A. MILLAB & CO. ká: FOUSE, SHIP AND STEAMBOATPer Hailong, t-normos, the 13th instant For Swntow, Amoy, Fooohow, and fumeui- at 19.30 AM.
For Saigon. Per Canton, to-day, the 12th instant, at 430 .31.
PLUMBERS. COPPERSMITHS & BRASSPONDERS. No. 1. Queen's Road East and Nullah Lase. Opposite H.3. Naval Dock Yard. +387 Honekone, Int March, 1971.
MIB Undersigned are beck appointed Sole Agurte for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and China by Mossra. J. & R. Tu nant, Glasgow, and Meters. David Corsar & Sose Arbroath.
ARNHOLD. KARBERG & Co * 419 Hongkong, Juonary, 1867. FB Undersigned being about the leave the Colony permanently, Mr. Staus, D.D.S., sacseeds bim in the Praslice of Dentistry Hongkong from the lat prozima.
H. H. WINY, D.D.S. - 1. Alexandra Terrace,
2 509 Hongkong, 29th March, 1873
MAILS BY THE “UNITED STATES PACKET." The Unità States' Miki Paoltet « ALAS, A4" will he dispatched on MONDAY, the 14th May, at 3 r., with the Mails
For Yokohama, San Francinee; the United States' and its United Kingdom,
The Post Office will be open for the reception: of Ordinary Letters. Boots, Newspapers, do until 2.80 P.M.
Letters can be posted on board the Packet --on-payraent-of. a. frem 2.80 to 2:50. Bm into Feo of 12 comte in addition to the Postags. The Prepayant of the Postage to all the abore places by this route is compulsory. Correspondence insuRciently prepaid will bo forwarded by the English Packets.
Correspondence addgened to Yokohama and Bussigné informe Messieurs lew Cap- the United States must be superscribed por Lives de naviros de Jammerte Français ALASKA, and that addressed to the United
qu'il leur cat strictement interdit d'embarques Kingdom runst be superscribed "vid Sen des matelo étrangers provedant de Bourding | Francisco," Houses antros que velles afficlicés à la Channel-, Jeris de ce Gonenlat
Le Gérant da Censant de France,
GEL DE LA FOREST. 1886 Hongkong, 24th October, 1872.
NOW READY
F. W. MITCHELL,..
Postmaster General,
General Post Ofico,
Hongkong, 6th May, 1873,
It is hereby notified that, a British Pet Office having been established at Sanyina, closed Mita
THE HOUSEHOLD.COMPANIONI, in future he exchanged between the British
THE
AND
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT,
| Post Offiuc at Alcxandria and the new (ificc at Smyrna. The ratea of postage, which muat be
By Dr. DEVAF, with many Additions, Corre-paid in advance, tm Correspondence addreened tions, and Dr. WILLIANS' Orthograpikty. to Sinyrna, when forwarded by British Packet,
PRICE: In Paper Wrappera,...
are as follows, viz. :-
Neatly Bound....
Apply at the Dailė Prent Offic
...$4.50 82.00
BY SPECIAL APPOINTMENT
AND
TO HIS EXCELLENCE GOVERNOR, To H. I. E. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA
T. N. DRISCOLL, CIVIL, NAVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR, WOOLLEN DRAPER, HATTER HOSIER, AND GENERAL OUTFITTER, 15 and 47, Queen's Rood, next to Driental t/ 1927
Dank.
{Feb. 1. AFONG. HOTOGRAPHE E
BY APPOINTMENT TO B. E. SIR ARTHUR KENNEDY, Governor of Hongkong;
P
AND TO
H. L. H. THE GRAND DUKE ALEXIS OF RUSSIA.
Invites inspection of bis large Collection of VIEWS of FOOCHOW, SWATOW, HONGKONG, Carton, and Maçao. *
60
WYNDHAM STREET: (Formerly occupied by Athletic Club) [513
FOOOHO W DOCK.
· Letter,........ 20 conte par 4 sunce, Newspapers....
Book Puukets
.2
2
*
4.
And Paticizia,
8
Y
General Post-Office,
por 4 ounces for cach
Newspaper.
if under 1 muze,
if above 1 otuve and
vinder 2 omocés.
inbare 2 ounces and
under 4 ounces.
fvery additional
ounces.
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General..
Hongkong, 11th March, 1873.
1 is hereby notified that henceforward the posinge on letters addressed to Newfoundlup, which must be paid in advance, will be as l JUWA, viz.
When forwarded viít? Brindis. When forwarced via ?
Marseilles
When forwarded via)
54 cents enel şounce.
Southampton.......28
General Post-Office,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
Hongkong, 22nd February, 1973.
Tie bereby notified for general information, that the Postgy on Letters addressed to Nor way, when forwarded via Southampton, will henceforward be 36-centa for each balf once, whiul usy either be paid in advance, or it may by left to be collected on delivery of the Letters. charge on delivery, Empat Lettere will be subject to an additional
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General,
Hongkong, 3rd August, 1870.
General Post Office,
RIVER MIN.
THE above-granite Boored DOCK, at the foot, Breadth at Bottom, 40 feet, is capable of following Dimensions, riz: Length, 300 reociving Tessols drawing 13 to 16 feet, na the state of the Tides will allow. The Dock rana dry to the Blocks and is pumped ont by Steam The above premises comprise a large Musbine shop, containing a
WHITWORTH'S 12-15CH SCREW OUTNING GAP LATHS, DRILLING AND SCERVING MACHINER,
̈Å LAKER SMITHY, Š...., do..., U. Large Godowns are on the premises for STOWAGE OF GABOO, &c., &c. A Jurg Stosk of Woods, Metal, ka, ko,, always on hand, The Dock Steam Tug Wowung is available at all times to tow vessels to cr from Boa, at ear-General Post-Ops, rent rates, on application to
JOHN FORSTER & Co..
Agente. The list of Charges for remetalling, or dock. in vessels for examination, painting iron-saipe, ko., ke., ena be obtained on application.
1:876
* May 2
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE
FIOM
CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK.
PACIFIO MAIL 8. 8. COMPANY,
IN CONNECTION WITH TEN CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC
RAILROAD COMPANIES.
It is hereby notified that henceforward the postage on lettere addried to Norway, when forwarded vil Southampton, will be 24 conta per half-ounce, prepayment optional. Unpaid letters will be subject to an additional charge. on delivery:
F. W. MITCHELL
Podaraster General
Hongkong, 22ad February, 1873. *
-The Post Cfice öf Victoria (Australia) baving gives notice to the General Post Office in Tam don that Erticles Jewellery roccived in that Colony are chargeable with Costume Dation, the undersigned considers it necessary to make this Regulation known to the Public, sad to state that any letters or packets Containing such articles sent through the Pont are liable, with their contents, to be forfeited.
W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General, General Post Office,
Hongkong, 2nd January, 1879.
It is hereby notified for general information that on and after the 1st August next, the Commission chargeable on Money Orders.
THE-S. S. "ALASKA” will leave Hengined upon the United Kingdom at Hongkong,
for via MONDAY, the 12 instant, at 3 o'clock ... laking PaRangers, Mails and Freight for
United Japau, the 1 States, and Europe.
Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of
THE French Barque
Captain Henry, will be despatobed for the above,
on the 24ther lading an inquod far transportation to Take For Freight or Paasago, apply to
värda and offer Japon forts, to Sat Talcisco KWONG LEE YUEN, to principal points in the United States, Cana 48, Bonham Strand, da, and Europe, via Overland Railrond and connecting Lines of Steamers, and to ports in OB,
Mexico and Central and South America. • AR YON,
Kwang Hing, 57, Praza. 719. Hongkong, 8th May, 1875, FOR NEW YORK. HEA 1 German Barque
"JENNY," Hartmann, Master, will fond here and at Wham- pou for the above port, and will have immediate despatch.
"For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. tf 672 Hongkong, 30th April, 1878.
FOR MANILA. THE count of Tweaty per cent. (20/2 upon the Ed 1 Spasish Barque current local rate of premia will be allowed.
Sharks, 15 bags, at $35,00, by Fook-loon An ANDI-CHINESE DIguonary, published 80M this date, until farther notice, a dis.
to local trader,
Cotton, bales, at $12.50, by Fosk-loong to local trader.
in Fellow Pecs, 1,900. piculs, at $1.60, by Hing-tya chan to local trader..
and bad to do what their captain (fifth defeud-mow-tye to local trader. aut) told thent.
at the Daily Press Oce, Hongkong.
DOR
an
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. inspected with this flompang.
Agrals, 1188 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872.
NOTICE.
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
ROM and after the date, a Discount of 20 per cent, on the current rate of Premia be allowed to all contributors.
"One or two other witnesses were then ex- amined, the evidence being of a similar mature to the above. The defendanta wer then given the usual caution, and told their case was of Rugh a natore ha demanded it to bộ. sent to the Supreme Court Defendants pre ferred ontking their dafence in tho Police court.
comprehensiveness and practical service The first adhered to her former statement, that
this Work stands onrivalled. All toe new! she was employed by the fifth defendant to Dried Lily Flowers, 2 bags, at $19,09, by words which the Chinese have of late pears beent.tf carry the cases and deliver them on board Kwang-wing-shing to travelling trader.
pompelled to coin to expreas the numerous ob. the Macau passage bout, fur which she was to White Sugar, 300 bags, at 56.50, by Krong in science generally, which the rapid advance jects in moobinery photography, telegraphy, and receive 50 cunla. The second. third, and fourth wing-shing to local trader. defendants eaid they were only servants in the White Beche-de-mer, 10 picula, pt $15.50. by of foreign relations has imposed upon thein, are employ of first defondant. Fifth defendant Hor-hing to Magao merebant.
bere given in intenso, Each and every word is said he received his instructions from the tally Saigon Rise, 3,000 picule, at $1.47 by Hop-fally ipastrated and explained, forming exer- mau (twelfth defea·lant) to send the cases on hing to local trader,
aises for atudents of a most instrmative nature. board the Macao passage boat. Sixth, seventh, Saigon Rice, 3,000 piouls, at 81.40, by Hop Both the Court and Pasti pronunciations are will -eighth, ainth, tenth, and eleventh defendanta hing to local trader.
given, the accents being carefully marked ou aid they were only boatmen on the cargo boal, Saigon Rice, 0.700 piculs, at $1.38, by Fook.the best principle hitbarto attained. The typo
graphy displays the success of an attempt to Saigon Rice, 2,000 picule, at $1.37, by Yaen. make the Chinese and English type correspond Twelfth defendant denied all kaveledge of on-tye to local trader.
in the sise of body, thereby affecting a vast Sandalwood, Spicals, at $4.76, Hung-kee venomy of space, achieving a clearness pot to local trader.
previously attained, and dispensing with the vast margins and racant spaces which have horotofore characterized Chinese publications. following facts are submitted for consideration To illustrate the vast sope of the work, the
parts of the World, at current rates. Tuis Association will, until further notice, Obaliaere Vocabularly contains about 15,000 provide out of the earnings, first for an interest Chinese characters, and Medbitrec's English dividend of 15%, for shareholders on Capital, and Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, wäilat and thereafter distribute among Policy holders this work contains more than 50,000 English annually, in cash, ALE the prolis of the words, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese obiras underwriting Basiness pro rata to smount of tees. Again, despite all the grammar, and premium contributed. other elementary works as yet published, the stadent of £bis difficult longouge ataniately ze
RUSSELL & Com
Agents 'quires examples to display the various appli cations and equivalents of different words' which have ora general meaning. Of these examples this work, purtains "more than £ve times as many any other Dictionary kitherto pub
the 02801
The defendants were then omitted for Irint at the criminal sessions of the Supreme Court.
SHANGHAI
(Courier, May 5th.)
Sugar Candy, 100 picula, at Tia. 6.5.0.0, by Hop-wo-tye to incal trader.
Almorals, 16 bags, at 321.00, by Chun-chong
to local trader,
At H. B. M. Supreme Court to-day, a case LONDON AND PROVINCIAL MARINE came up for bearing, which for the past four
weeks has excited deep interest in Shanghai,
INSURANCE COMPANY.
and wherever else the news has reached. Mr.HE Undersigned having been appointed R. W. Ealket, for 11 years an employé in the Agents in Hongkong for the aboveCom Cussoms' service, who has held for some years paus, are prepared, to grant Marine risks at the important and responsibla position of as-oarreat rates. countant in the Imperial Maritime Customs,
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Co. Shanghai, and whs und been about to proceed i 471 Tiongkong, 6th March, 1868.
to Foochow to enter on the duties of nasistant
Com caissioner of Costes, to shich be hai K. K. PRIV. OESTERREICH. VERSICHE
HUNGS-GESELLSCHAFT "DONAU," VIENNA, LIMITED.
been recently promoted, was, on the 10th April, arrested on a charge of malveraation to
a very large amount. On the 15th April be
whe brocght before the Supreme Cora, charged
VIE
liabol.
ROBERT 6. WALKER & Co.,
Agents, Royal Insurance Company. tf 1162 Hongkong, 24th June, 1872.. YANG-TSZE JASOMANCE ASSUULA- TION OF SHANGHAI. CAPITAL AND SURELUS 765,000 TAELS." XLICIES granted on Marine Risks to all
if 1089 Hongkong, 9th July, 1872.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY. (LIMITED).
NOTICE.
"CONCHITA,** Captain Larrabe, will have immediate despatch to tba abava port..
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. tť 639 Hongkong, 25th April, 1873.
FÜR SAN FRANUKUU, HE 41 British Burquo THE
"SEA MEW,"
vin. :=
On sans not exceeding £2..........18 cents. Above $2 and not exceeding £6...36 Above £5 and not exceeding Above £7 and not creeding £10.79
8 NHCHETT
Postmaster Generai. General Post Office,
Hongkong, 15th July, 1870.
It is hereby zotified that the rates of posinge obargouble henceforth on Letiera addressed to the United Kingdom, and to places beyond the Packet, will be the same as those chargeable on United Kingdom, when forwarded by French Letters forwarded by British Packet via Bri
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang, hai about samo date, via the Inland Sea Porte, and make slose connection at Tokohama.
The ALASKA" will be dne at San Fenn cisco June 13th, whenes daily Famenger trains and daily Freight trains over the Central and Union Pacific Railroad Lines for New York, and for all the principal cities in the interier and upon the Atlantic Son Goueral Post Ofes, board.
are
run
disi.
F. W. MITCHELL
Posluster Gewerni,
Hongkong, 29th April, 1872.
Falace Sleeping Cars are run through pr these trains, making 'Drawing Room Cars by It is hereby notified for general information day, and Sleeping Cars by night; and are of the latest and bost American pattern, being
unexcelled for comfort and convenience.
that, the Postage which is be paid in ad- Tanced) upon letters addressed to Trince Ed-
At New York, Passengers have selection of ward laland, will benceforward be ne follows, various lines of Steamers to England, France, and Germany.
Favorable arrangements have been made for Through Passengers and Freight to Americu from Valoutta, Perang and Biugnport, and from Smatow, Amoy and Foscbow,
Retorn Passage Tickets issued at a reduction of 20%, on regular rites.
465 Tons Register, will load here for the above instant. Parcel Packages received until 5P.M.
No Freight received after novit of the 11
pert, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. tf 40 Hongkong, 15th Marob. 1678.
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. #FHBA 1 Gerwen Barque-
TUBA
FERDINAND BEUMM;" 754 Tons Register, will load hers for the above port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL HAGEDORN & Co. if 522 Hongkong, 3rd April, 1973,
American Ship
FOR SAN FRANCISCO.
SUMATRA," Mullin, Master, will bare immediate despatch as above.
For Freight, apply to
BUSSELL & Co. if 507 Hongkong, lat April, 1873,
HE TOURIST'S „GUIDE‚--- THE For prastipal purposes the arrangement of
REDTOED PRIOR $1. the work is so complete, that a furente conformity with the Spesial Resolutions Containing the names of all the Article of Undersigned, having beer appointed to its pages enables a person who under adopted and conarmed at the Excrare Trade, objects of Natural History, Farzature, with larceny of his employers' money to the)
General Agents for the above Company, standa. English to extent of Tla. 5,277. The case was remanded are prepared to grant Marine Riars at current with natives who understand nothing but Chi 23rd March and 13th April, altering Classes ciation.
communicate effectively dinary Meetings of Shareholders held on the kc, đc., with the Ponti, and Mandarin Pronu till the 28th, at the request of his Counse?: rates.
nese, In this respect the work will be found Now 303, 104, 105, 107, and 161 of the Articles Also a few copres of the GRAMMAR of the and again remanded till to-day, when the evi-]
MELCHERS & Co.indispensable to all Europeans, residing in of Association, (such changes to take effect Uhinese language, in two Parts dance being completed, he was committed for Om 2119 Hongkong, Jat Desember. 1672.
Obina, and to the natives themselves it ex from let January, 1879, the Net Profits of the The Daily Prem Ofied. trial. Immediately thereafter, Me, Waine VICTORIA FIRE INSURANURUOSIPANY plains anbjects fully with which very few in Company will, from that date, be distributed wright, Counsel for the proscention, brought
deed of them are perfectly acquainted. To as followe, viz. OF HONGKONG, LIMITED;....... against the prisoner & second charge of embez-
parties resident in England and interested in
Two-thirda (3/3rda) to all contributors, when zling his employers funds to the extent of The HIS Copy, with its Head Ofice at China it cannot but be avaluable occasionally. ther shareholders or not, in proportion to 243.69. This was followed by a charge of Hongkong, and Agencies at the various It comprises upwards of two thousand large Jarceny of moneys belonging to his employers] Treaty Farts in China and Japan, is prepared quarte pages.
the net amout of premis contributed by amounting to Tim. 12.150.14; and a final charge to issue Policies of lusarange, at the current
One-third (173rd) to be carried to the Reserve Accused him of embezzling other same aggre-rates of Premiin at the respective places..
Food. gating the amanat of about Tie. 9,330...!
AUGUSTINE HEARD &Co.,
OLYPHANT & Un.. Bearctarias.
General Agents 11 716 Hongkong, 17th April, 1079.
The absence of aaimportant witness prevented
the three latter charges from being completed, tf 557 Hongkong. Ist April, 1871,
TRUBNER & Co., 60, PATERNOSTKE_HOW; W, H. BELL, "DAILY PRES" Orice, HoxAXOXO,
熄
癡
KWONG-KEE COAL SHOP.
same day; all Packages should be marked to address in foll; value of same ia required.
For further information as to Passage or Freight, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
Agent.
T. A. HABRIS,
Hongkong, May Jet, 1873,
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANÇAIS..
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE. ADEN, STEZ, ISMAILA, PORT BAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES;
ALSO;
MAHE, ST. DENIS, AND REUNION.
When-forwarded vis
Brindisi 42 cents cact half-ounce When forwarded viå
Marseilles. 36 centresolk half-onnee. When forwarded via
Southampton......Rcente euch half-ounce
F. W. MITCHELL.
Postmaster General. General Post-Office
Hongkong, 28th July, 1870.
It is bereby untified that orangements have been completed under which ecrrespondence from Hongkong may be forwarded to Nagasaki, via Shangani, and to Hingo vid Yokolima, by United States' Mail Packets, and that Letters for Hongkong and places. Feyond Hongkong, may be forwarded from Nagumki and Fingo by means of the United States Packets vil Shanghai and Yokohama respectively.
The rates of postage ebargeable ou autu cur respondence in four cents for each half-puNICO on Lettera, two cents on cacb Newspaper, and two cents on each two ounces Lot Books and Puskels of Samples of Merchandize, in uddifion to the Rates specified in the Table of Rates of Postage at present in force,
F..W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General. General Post fine,
-Hongkong, 16th January, 1871.
It is hereby notified that henceforward the SATURDAY, the 17th May, 1879, at rates of postage which must be paid in odvazcU,
On the otpary & 5., 6.474. Oom-chargeablo o Puckets of printed papra
mandant Rona EAU, with MALLS, PASSEN-patterns of light weight rent from longkong. GERS, SPECIE, and CARGO, will leave this to the United Kingdom by the Duited States Fort for the short
-Packote via San Francisco, will be ne follow Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon-viz- don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in. For a packet not exceeding 1 ounce transit through Marseillea for the principal in weight.. places of Europe.
For a pucket buvo 1 ounce not ex- Shipping orders will be grgutod til noon, and deeding 2 oun2008
erkenn Cargo will be received on board until 4 r., For a packet above 2 ounces not ex Specie and Parcela until 8,o'olock P.M. on the ceeding 4 ounces.......... 16th May, 1878 (Preals are not to be sent
HE Proprietor of KWONG-KEB Shop begs on board; they must be left at the Agency's to inform the Public that his Shop bae Office) Contants and value of Fashapes are been established since 1887, at 29, Endicott's required. Lane, and that be hau alwaya a great quantity For farther particulare, upply at the Com of BEST COAL in store for Bale. Gentleman pany's Offies. or Ship-masters wishing to patronise kim, are requested to apply at his Shop.
ly 1885 Hongkong, 30th July, 1872,
0. BERTRAND,
Hongkong, 7th May, 1878.
Principal Agent.
B
centa
and sight cents for every additiona: four ounces, These mies apply to Printed Circulars, Price Liste, Market Reports, and all printed papers other than Newspapers, as well as to Booki and Trude Patterne or Samples
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Generel, General Post Ofice,
Hongkong, 12th April, 1870,
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