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SHANGHAI,
In addition to a Chromo-Lithograph Plate of the NEW ÚOUE OF SIGNALS IN USE AT THE PEAK: also of
THE VARIOUS HOUSE FLAGS (Designed expressly for this Work)
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THE COAST OF CHINA; besides other local information and ata. tiatios correntad to data of publication, tending to make this work in every way saitable for Public, Marcantile. and General Offices.
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The steamer Chinking left Shanghai on the 27th instant for this port, and the Feretic and Agamemnon left for London.
from going.
THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, MAY 29TH, 1875.
FOLIO INTELLIGENCE. May 28th,
BITORE THE HON. Ú. MÁT.
KIDNAPPING.
He was alone; the but he go away; defendant was the only person who ran t about noon on the 27th instant lo was agut the theatre, and arcing the defendant, ho sofzed bim nad banded him over to the police.
Cheong-n-mo, ajaks, deposed to having The cape in which one Lamasaam is charged his tention drawn to a noise, when he saw with sitempting to kidnap his own cousin, the defendant hire parsed by laat witness, Lum-a-cheong, to Masao, to fall him to a bar and be gave chase niso, het defendant got away. racoon, cume în again yesterday, but was again Defendant denied the cbargo, bat as the eet remanded, till communication be made with the dance was too strong against him, he was punt at Macao, who defendent said he was takent to three monthe hard labour. ing him to.
OVER WEIGHT BÁLAÑOER,
The masters of Nos. 20, 22, 24, Axit-leh ans, and S, Praye West, were summoned for having over weight balances.
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NEW SWANG. (İbid.)
SINGAPORE.
increase tha
out, but every honour is dra to the medical bave since been utilised, their present or pro- ofloars, who, sacrificing their own repose and pootire volna is bot small in comparison with Tao Japanese Admiral arrival at New mindful of she enemy's fire, acquitted them. the amount sunk, and the comarquent loss lucky interval, and keep him until he is able to find suitablo employment; but here, thero
chwang on the 11th instant, in bfs pinnase, solvce of their duty. Our loss on this day of capital und interest. We are sorry, thore the frigate remaining ontside for want of was 10 killed and, 32 wounded. On the 15th fore, to have to notice age algun of a re- ie so little demand for manual work from
water on the bar. Our correspondent remarks April, 3 companies of the 12th battalion en turn of the land-lover. It is a fact that foreignere, that this natural means of righting.
that there have been to Japanese morshaute deavoured to mare round one side of the within the Settlements the number of houses himself is denied to any foreigner who falls
in Newchwang all the winter, and the Admiral Kraton in order to approach the latter, but at bas greatly increased, te koop pute with the Exoopt in a few favonted localities, into trouble in this Colony. There have
is aula to have come to visit them. This cona fow modred yards from the mosque, in cover-increased population. Hat it is also a foot that descension implies snob a wmarkable change ed ground, which bid the column from our ayas, uovat was there greater competition to obtain been many other instances similar to the ons
of ideas, that it is anggested they may have the troops came upon a hostile fortification and tenants. gone to Newahyang rather to take notes. wore exposed to a erose fits from the onosy, Frants aunot be said to bare advanced, while, above detailed, where men have been sent to
The steamers Kiangie and Take arrived to Lunge cannon balls wert through the column, tenants become more erooting. It in fortunate gether, and were likely to leave together. which sould not extend itself; surround as it was that this composition has taken a form benefi guol simply ou account of their being in a
AMUT REGATTA.
In port besides, the German barks Telli by thorny bamboo and other obstructione, cal.o the community. At no previous period destitute condition, and it is against this
Saturday, 24th May, 1878:
from behind which the enemies shargebooters were landlorde, compelled, in their own inter- Committee CAPTAIN J. B. BARNET, R.M., and Aldebaran, both bound for Hongkong.
fired securely; it was only by a rapid fire that eats, to provide dwellings of su-high, a, alasa that a rofuge, such as is suggested, should
Judge: LIBET. B. H. M. DAVIS, R.N., Slater
the column could be extricated from this dans are at the present time to be found rising afford a protection. If nothing else could be Mr. Wotton; of Messra. Caldwell and Brera-J. PATERSON, ESQ., W: 0. Jaunston, ESG
gerous position itta a safer one: to penetrate within the Settlements What basso ua (Btraits Times, May 21st) dono, there might at least be a department toa, appeared for the Brat thres defondente,
R. Cesi, Bio, J. W. GRAHAM, Esq., Quo. Inspector Livingstone, sworn, stated he visit HUGHES, ESQ., C. D. KEBE, E, O. P. A number of astéres and Chinese, and a few further became imposible, so that the column accountably been neglected by the Munisipal in connection with the gaol itself, to which
other persons assembled at Her Majesty's go! returned. Thus it had again become apparent Council and the Ratepayers, is being accom men could be sent and cared for until somed the fish fans at West Point, and fount all PASEDAG, ES, CAPT. B. B. HANCOCK.
this morning, to witness the execution if the that the road in our front was the only one plished in a measure by the pressure of admpe the balances.correct except the balances of de.
Ho Secretary-CAPT, J. FARBOW. Treuira-JOHN GILES, ESQ.
four Olinese, whoas death had been determinud we could follow: on the morning of the 16th, Lition. But this insprovement on only go on cauployment could be found for them, instead fendants. The balance of No. 20 ho found to
Clerks of the CoursAFT. L. A. ANDER-upon by the Governor in Conncil for the High we proceeded to an attack on the fortifications to a certain extent. A land and building specu. of thair being sent to gaol as offenders; but be six tacle over weight id 50 catties, on a three
Street robbery and murder. The Inspector which appeared to bar the road to the Kraion. lation, which would targely over weight in 50 entries; Na. 24 be found to be
The Amey Regatts came off on Saturday. General and Superintendent of Police, with a The 3rd battalion marched in front and was number of houses in the Settlements, might FOREIGN ACTYLEMENTS OF it may be hoped that something better could piel balance; No. 22 he found to be ve taele sox and F. O. Bows, Esa
The battalion tamaltosely forged its way for when improvement would be profitable, and be done, if a little earnestness were throws the same as No. 22 in two and a hall picol 24th instant (Qacau's Birthday), and it was polise guard, war Riss-in attradance. On followed by the battalion and the artillery. have the effect of lowering rents below the limit
bataaca. He believed they need these balances condered the best regatta that has ever been arrival at tho geol, it transpired that the sxe. to bes in the fish.
Mr. Wotton etsted he was instructed to state witnessed in Amoy. The weather was fine, and ention would not take place, two of the con-wards in the morning twilight, the 2nd com.the evils of 1861.63 would in all probability ons wook, and two more having had their were thrown into it, the door was forced bands of those able and willing to improve it, not, of H..S. Bih, kindly placed his ship at
open, and two pieces of cannon were silenced but a return of the land fever of ten yours ago the fortification na GR. Brit the hostile would be deplorable. that the defendants belonged to a esciaty which pleasant breeze from the N.B. Captain Bar- demned prisoners having been reprieved for any came before a fort Hand grenades return. It is well to have property in the wads this a rule that their balances should the diapees of the Committee as ting-ship. sentences contanted.
muskatry and canorade were too heavy, all bain thisptate; they admitted their scales are Sure was moored at Messrs. Douglas Lapreika
PENANG.
-GRAND-MASONIC CEREMONY. the reinforcements that could be possibly epid over weight, all who belong to this society bour, and all the shipping being dressed with
(Daily Telegraph, 8th April) We are informed that the Committee of the hars their balances in the same way. He be flags, the harbour presented quite an imposing
(Straits Times.)
without wholly exposing our rear to the for
One of the grandest and most interesting Chinese Hospital bays received a telegram, lieved this had been represented to the Govern appearance. Unfortunately the steamers Awang- Some little excitement appears to have been were despatched, but it provod fruitless: the from the merchanta guild at San Franciament before. There was no imod latonded,
tag and Hai loang had to leave before the unused in Penang a few days ago by a Dutch enemy's ballets and balls uneasingly penetrat masonic festivals which bave been celebrated stating it there is tich suffering among thủ Mr. MayYes, you will perhaps remember commenoment of the moca. They were prettily steamer appearing in berbear having in tow aed into the ranks of the column, which, wholly in London for many years, took place at Wil Chinese in California for want of work, and re-the noted onse of a licensed victualler in Londocked with flugs, in honor of the cosasion. schooner Eying the British fieg, apparently a exposed and withons over, was surrounded by lis's Boons last night, on the occasion of the. coumending tose to stop more passengere dou, where the mistress of the house made to The piga and greasy pole afforded much unse-coptared prize. The achaaner torned out to fortifications and cbstructions constructed anion of the Grand Conclave of Masonic of ornamental measures, and which contained ment, the frat falling to the grow of H.M.Si, be the Conquerer; belonging to Khoo Heng zigzag-wise. We had to fall back. It is very Knights Templars of England and the Grand Wo bive to acknowledge a copy of "Even-zore than half a pint. The women contended the other to that of the British turque Albion's Thein, of Fenong, and a regular pepper trader hard for soldiers who had done their duty and Coaclave of High Knights Templars of Ire. to Aoheen and the West Coast of Samatramare thinn beir duty, who had done what was fund, together with the installation of bis that because she chose to bo liberal and gire Tel. Lide," the well known bywa, which brs bean any more thas measure, to case could be made
FIRST BAOR, 1 P.M.
She had two gaus on board, as very rossel in almost impossibic, to proceed to such is mesenre; Royal Highness the Prince of Wales as Grand
du ru, or Master of the United Orders. set to a vary beautiful air by Mr. Sangater against her, still she was food and ordered to For four-onrad gige, palled by Chinese, prize the anime trade bias, and the stab appear to but here it bad teams a necessity
Great interest was manifested in the avazıt, have considered she was engaged in supply the whole battalion would otherwise have been organist at the Cathedral, and is published by have her measures radnoad to the proper size $20. Entrance fee $1.
Of 25 officers, 7 were acil present. and the muster of koights was very large, is- Novello, Ever & Co. It is, we understand, to However, he would hear what the defendants
Course-From a fagship off the hospital, ing the Achinees with arms and ammunition, lost. be obtained at Meaars, Lane, Crawford & Co.
had to say for themselves.
rounding the Hesper Spit busy and a flag boat or doing something else bostile to Datoh As on the parade ground, was this retreat cinding rarly all the officers of the English papper, which effected in closs order; and under a very order, namely: Most Eminent and Supreme With uncovered heads, we re Grand Master Bir Knight William Start, was found, on board, being a mere blind. heavy fire. The performance of "Ouste" last night attendants had not said anything to him about near it, and back to starting polat, puncing be intereats, the 2,500 pionla
Glipany
* 1
We do not suppose the owner bas Buceived the retreating troops; they had Very High and Eminent Deputy Grand Master the City Hali was a thorougs success through their society compelling them to have their baltween the Bag-ship and the Kulangeen shore. out, and does very great credit to the powerE
Raby... tained any great loss by this patoward done what was possible, and the bonour of our Sir Knight the Reverend J. Haysine, MA. Past of the Troupe 1 is in fact difficult to wake
SECOND RACE, 1.15 P..
action on the part of the Dutch, as his pepper flag bad truly nut become tarnished; but I have Deputy Grand Master Sir Keight Colonel G. selections, where all did an well. The piese
For five-osred, sige palled by Chiuose. has reached a market sooner thin it otherwise seen tears in the eyes of many brave men: A. Vernon, Grand Seneschal Sir Knight Right critical cye wae naturally looked upon with
Course se before. Prizs $20. Entrance $1. would have done, but it seems to us needless, if because it had become impossible to tout our Hon. Lord Skelmersdale, Grand Prior dir by the audience, and their repeated bursts of
not warrantable, interference with legitimate flag on the Kraton. The atorming column loat Kaight Right Hon. the Harl of Limerick. Grand ......... 2 trade, and, to say nothing about the insult to 10 tilled and 99 wounded. In consequence of Sub-Prior Colonel C. Lyne, Grand Prelate Ber. applause showed that they fully appreciated tbe noting. ir. Anderson, so Captain Hartree,
THIRD RACE 1,30 P.M.
the British Flag, is an act contrary to the ex- this heavy loss, the impossibility of bringing E Moore, M.A., First Grand Captain C. R. N. and Mrs. Levis, as Esther, deserve special men
For four-red gigs, palled by Chiness. press declaratione of the Datch nattorities be-AWAY moro troops from the beach without Baavicke Royds, Second Grand Captain Lieu. Coures as before. Price $20. Entrance $1. fore and after the declaration of war againal losing our base of operations, and the presence tenent-Catonel H. O. Fitzgerald, Grand Chan-
Hanky Panky
Asbeen, viz., that the crude would in no way or of a daring enemy who had as many thousands seline Si Patrick Colquhons, Q., LL.D., maurer be interfered with. Bil Sibe
as we had hundreds, the commanding officer, after Grand Vice-Chancellor W. Tinkler, Grand Jackdawne
hearing in a council of war the opinions of the Rogistrar Joseph Lavender. Grand Treasurer THE ACHEEN WAR
varinca commanders, decided upon a retrant, C Goolden, MA. Grand Chamberlain Lyons (Strutte Tinies.)
which was affected on the 17th April at 7 a.m. Wright, Grand Hospitaller the Rev. P. H Newahan, Grand Director of Ceremonics J. The following is a continuation of the nar. The 9th battalion, which formed the rear rative of military operations at Aoleen, pablish guard, soon came to blows with the enemy, but Lambert Sim, Anaiotant Grand Director of ed in the Straits Timer of the 10th May:-It the latter did not push on vigorously; they CJ. F. Starkey, Grand Superinten will ba. remembered that after the capture of followed as, bowever, as far as the beach dent of Works W. Hyde Pullon, Grand Co- the Mosque on the 10th April, the position of Thno, we are again at the sea shore after 8 hot stable F. W. H Rameay, M., Grand Provost to troops being deemed naterable, the latter days, and we will perhaps soon have our handa Emra Holnes, Grand Almover Rev. G. DOWLOD, Island, evacuated the temple and bivouacked on a futh The Government must decide upon what Grind Warden of Regulia G. Lambert, Fivel bivoung they were fired upon by the Achinese country to enable the strength of the force re. Expert 8. Rosenthal, First Grand Standard of them became wounded. The conveyance of perly fixed; it is certain that we are not strong Bearer R. H. Hutchinson, Third Graad stores alen proved very troublesome, although encugh, have too little Artillery (what we have Endard Bearer J. D. Moore. M.D., Fourth is of too small ċalitre) and that 8 battalions Grand Standard Bearer A. O. Molt, First no convoy was attacked. A correspondant c the Jasa Bode thas describes aubsequent events will be required to obtain angcema, for we have teand Aide-de-Camp Sir Kaight Prostoa J. "On the beach Acheon, 18th April, 1878-against us a population numbering serveral bun. Wallie, Second Grand Aide.defarup J. Raad, Ou the 12th April, an armed reconnaissance dred thousands of people, who are accustomed First Captain of Lines B. Turner, Second Grand was ordered to be made in the direction cf the tower, and have abundance of ammunition and Captain of Lines J.Fletcher, First Grand Herald W. R. Haby, Second Grand Herald J. R. Kratou, in order, if possible, to find on ite fire arms."
Poulter, Grand Organist Wilhelm ans, Southern side a road or ground more saitable for an attack than the front before which we
thand Sword Baarer A. Horstail. Tuo were. The chief of the surveying brigade was
Grand Uleers of the Irish Coaclave are: Hia Grace Augustar Frederick Duke of Lainater. For sailing Hong Gige Course as No. 5. atrasted with this reconnaissance; be was ao
M.B. And Sapreme Grand Master: Robert W. Prize 225. Entrance $1.
Scekleton, Deputy Grand Master; George John. eton, MD, Grand Captain-General; Captain George Husband, Grand Maralal; John Ring- land, M.D., Graud Treasurer; Chaa. D. ut misley, Resorder or Seb.; Bev: Tohn Macoor ey Grand Prefate; Rialal. B. e Burg, Grand
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Wotton asked witness whether the do-
ances to be in that state, and whether they had not made a riport to the Colonial Secretary about it.
Witness asid nothing was said to bim about society rules, nor was it bis duty to have any thing to do with society rules; his duty was to adjust by Government weights, which he had dose; and finding the defendante balances to ba not in accordance with them, be seized them, and it was then they made the report tu the go- vomment-not till then.
First three defendants said it was a rule amongst them to have their balunoes in that wny. It was understood between the cartonxels and the Society to whom they were brokere and mariagers that balances to weigh wet silt fah should be so, and balances to weigh dry salt fab should be correct, as when they weighed fish when wet, it lost in the water moning out, so that if they did not allow in the balances they would be short in each plauf
Me. May told first three defendanta the law
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FOUETE HAUE, 1.45 P.M. For four-cured gigs, palled by Chinone. Course as before. Prize $20. Entrance $1.
Fairy. Gipsey
Red Jacket
FIFTH RACE, 2 P.M.
2.
In the Frouch Assembly, twenty-four Con- servatives brought forward a resolation direct ed against the Government. It was adopted by the Ministry, and Thiers has consequently resigned. Marbel MacMabon is elected to the Presidency, and, promises to mamtain order, was the only standard they wore lo gu by: Kalungsau, Ocker Rook Badys, Brown Rock pain. From the campings surrounding the is to be done. Too little was known of the Grand Expert J. R. Bramble, Senoud Greed Yokohama......Mesere. LANE, CLAWFORD & Co. Face is tranquil, and the Radioals recommend they went by society lawn they would be break thing on the port hand. First Prize, 380; Sud, day and night, in consequence of which many quired to attain the object in view, to be pro-Tester G. Jones, Second Grand Standard
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BIRTH.
At East Point, Hongkong, on the 27th inat, Mrs. I. L. Ben, of a daughter. 1839
MARRIAGE.
On the 16th April, at the Manse of Dyke, Morayshire, N., by the father of the bide, Jon GRANT SMITH, of Hongkong, MA JOEY JANET, ellest daughter of the Rer. John McEwen, minister of the parish. [840
The Daily Press.
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obedience to the laws.
The Duo de Broglia is forming a Ministry, The Due de Hipglie will be Minister of Foreign Affairs,, Ernoul of Justice, M. Boule of the Interior, M. Macne of Finances, M. Cissy of War, Admiral Donopriera Horney of Marine, M. Bouillerie of Agriculturs and Commeme,
3. de Lesseps is organising a scheme for a Railway to India from Orenburg to Bolawar
It is reported that the Distol Ministry will resign.
Hongkong, 27th May, 1873.
(Vid Russia).
LONDON, 21st May.
At Versailles the discussion on the inter peliution by the Conservatives has been fixed for Friday. The situation ie causing much anxiety amongst the Republicane. The Prome is condemning the Constitucional Billa-
The French Atlantio Cable has been repaired.; At the Tichborne Trial, Senora Haylay iden- tied the client as Arthur Orton
Hongkong. 28th May, 1878
LOSS OF THE BRIGANTINE "DEFIANCE," OF SYDNEY, NEW SOUTH WALES.
We bave received the following report of the above casualty .--.
The above named ship'ailed from Sydney on
ing the English law. It was a lame exsuse for them to say they had their scales adjusted to allow of weighing salt fish when wet, if they wanted to be honest it was an easy matter for. them to have their balunga correct, and then say to their customers, Now hero ths Gab ja wet, bere in ten catty or so to make up for the water they would fuse," instead of the stupid way they allege they hava in vegna, of keeping incorrect balances to agit customers. Ila venid remand the caso tili Saturday, and give them av opportunity to rectify their balances.
The case for the first three defendants was tben remanded till Saturday.
Oomplainant farther stated that he exstained the balances at No. 23, Praya West, a otnadler's shop; his menares and balunoek were all correct with the exception of one, which he prodused, it being que tal deficient in a ontly, or six per
cent.
Defendant said he know that the balance was incorrect, it had been out of oss and placed at the back part of the shop, but a now abop coglie Cook it by mistake.
Defendant was fined in the sum of $5, in default five days' imprisonment, the balances to to con bacated.
Inspector Livingston, enmmoned also the wasters of ahap 236, Queen's Road, and 20, Bat- tary Row, for using false measures.
Complainant stated he found the first de
fendant had two measures deficient to the ex-
A Sailing Raos--Course-From the dag ship, round Fei Hoo" boy, Monkey Baoy, and back to starting point, leaving every $10; 3d, $10. Entrance $1.
Masgaltou Ublan
Franklin
Pretty Susan..................... Quick Step ... Iren Dake
Amoy...
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SIXTH RACE, 1.15 P..
Curie..... Bovità....
Harbour
Lancet............
SEVENTH RACE, 230 P.M. For two-oared Boats-Course. rock bags, and back peasing busy on the port band. Frizy $10. Entrance $1.
No Nume... Christianit
1
2
EIGHTH RACE, 2.3 P.M. For four-onred galleys, palled by Chinese- Course as No. 1. Prize first, $15; second, three to start or no second Prize, Entrance for $1.
Leander.......s sus segakan
Tally Ho... Rocket.....
2
0
Rocket pissed buoy ou wrong side.
NINTE RACE.A
The Singapore Times of the 21st instant gires the latest intelligence with reference to the Acbeen war ns follows:-
companied by three companies of the 9th bat (Special from Penang for Struts Tiance.)
PENANG, 20th Muy. talion: As soon as the reconnoitering fores
Authentic from West Sumatra-Tribos sel- had left the plain on which we were livonuck- ing, it came upon very difficult ground, where ling all pepper and intend proceeding to assist erery Bity agnare yards of surface was er Acheon middle next month. closed with fences of thorny bamboo,, with The Intest telegraphic adviors from Pensug arrow openings barely large enough for report all well at Deli, bat apprehensions were ane person to paes through. Within these entertained in Peanug that the bandful of Standard Bearer; Wm. J. O'Dodoran, LL.D., closures, sometimes brushwood and some troops there would, aut be able to hold their Grand Sword Bearer; John A. Baker, Grand times sugar-canes were growing, Advancing own against the overwhelming numbers said to Senior A.D.C., Capt. A. Veuey Daveren, Grani in close order became here impossible, be marching to attack them. Within the last Junior A.D.O., Edward Hamilton, M.D., Grand the soldiers being necessitated to march in day or two, however, three steamers have passed Janitor-many of whom were in attendance. Indian file, and to be, at the same time, on the through here on their way from Java with re. It is understood that only ona kaight of the look out for an attack from the enemy, who inforcements, 1,000 to 1,200 strong, and thio Soottish order was present. Not unlikely there sould always approach one troops under oaver, force, with the 800 man, already in Deli, should will be endeavour made before long to unite The reconnoitering party, advancing dowly, make things asfe. renohed a small essas dat, and there came in sight of the Kraton, the lofty gate of which, with stone walls from 20 to 25 fest bigb, and strongly garrisoned by the enemy, could be
SPECULATION IN CHINA,
(N. . Daily News) With the opening of the Ten season Shang- A Winner's Handicap (compulsory) galleys scen, surrounded by an earthen wall and by hai. rotaras to its busy time, and, for some
the Scottish order of Kaights Templars with the English and Irish, and his Royal Highnes the Prince of Wales would then be invited to
ot as Grand Muster of all.
At five o'clock a special Grand Priory of England was opened, after which the Great
Er is objected in some quarters to the scheme the 15th December, 1872, on a trading vorago with reference to the establishment of a homongst the Islands of the Sonth Pacifio. She tent of eight maco in a catty, or 3 per eant, tbesxoladet. Courao as No. 1. Prize. En-thorsiy bamboos. The ground before it con- mouths to come, the prospects of the year will! Prior cf England Designate took big rant in tha trance $2, to be handicapped by the Committee,sisted of a chain of fences and obstractions from the staple of conversation.. It is scarcely second oircle below the dais on the right hand
Hanky Panky Gipsey........ Banky Panky to give Gipsey 20,
TENTH RACE, 3 P.
for destitute foreigners in Hongkong, that such a step may tend to increase the number
of useless idlers already existing in the Colony, as they will, always have somewhere
where else.
called at Sandwich Jaluud in the Now Hebrides second defendant had one measure defcient to early in January, 1873, and after discharging a the extent of mace in the catty.
Defendants pleaded ignorance of tbe fast, cotton seed, she again processed on ber voyage, and were fined $5 each. portion of ber earge, and taking in a quantity of On the 23rd of January she arrived at Stewart'e Island, in lat. E.26 S., long 163 E. Was employ.1
ASTAVIT.
Mrs. Sanhorinha d'Àsia, R Portuguese- ww-
A four-cared Galley Haze, palled by pens. Firat Prize, $20 second, $10.
Entrance fees.
Complainant said that the defendant is her washerman. She gave him clothes to wash, and he returned them four pieces short, and denied Bbo want to bia barse to get having them. them, when he paabed her out of the house,vided and tore her jacket.
Defendant said that the complainant is in the babit of trying to cheat him, alleging be bae got more clothes than she bereolf placen
Ficeket... Leander..... Tally Ho
... 1
2
$
which made it dimovlt, if not impossible, for a for a journalist to criticise the mercantile of the Deputy Grand Master, the dais itself few soldiers to force their way through. The operations being exrried on on all sides. They being left vacant. The Prince of Wales, who enemy harlag obaarved the reconnoitering do are insoratable eren to the loitinted. When came in the most unostentatious manner, arriv- Eutachment, made a grand carlis, but were beaten once the cecellene erendi has acised a. Obinasi atat six o'clock, and was received by the back after the reconnaissance had been con- commanity, bay it must; whether the article bo Aides-de-Camp at the entrance. The follow- ed riding with the natives during the Birdman, summoned a washerman named Ohoy-a to go in a last extremity. This objection, no
and 24th Jantory, and at 4 pm, of the 24tb, hong, for assaulting her on the 27th inst., and
No tinued in a B.B.direction, the detachment makter, silk, shares or mad, it is all one. Each ing ollsera: the Grand Master Emeritus ag it returned to the bironne. When again maa bas so buy when the leader points out Stuart, the Past Deputy Grand Master and catering into the sawah flag, it waaattacked by the way, as, in orcasing the bridge, ada ilivi- Sub-Prior of Incland (R. W. Shekleton), the doubt, appears at first to be of some weight, baving finished traditig, alood off the Zeland, damaging ber jacket.
the enemy os the left dank, within sight of the dual sbeep of a fock felt impelled to jump out Deputy Grand Master (the Hov. John Huyshe), but we think a full consideration of the cir-bound for Hasannah Harbour, New Hebrides.
bivouas in a few minutes, the three companies of a window overlooking a precipice simply be the Past Deputy Grand Meator (Colonel cumstances will show that it is not by any At p.. the ship was about miles off the Island, when from the fores of the oarseat and
After the tenth race, a falling race for all were, with the exception of a small reserve, ones the leader by mistake at taken this Ferros), and officers designate, the Great It is unfortunate that the ways of in. Prior of England, the Seneschal, the Primata, comers (European crew) no limit to nare, pro-volved in a covers fight, which our troops car course. means a sufficient ground for giving up the coatizuation of light airs and calms, she was idea. It is everywhere a matter of difficulty driven in shore. Got out boat and endeavoured
there are entries before the time, siz.:-ried on by advancing at the same time. The vesting money is Chins should be so the Arch Chancellor, the Great Constable, the 3p.m. Prize $15.
enemy endeavoured to fire upon one left flank mailed, that periodical fits of over-speculation Great Marshal, the Arch-Registrar, his Royal Mateblass (Bik's ore)....ALELKE to administer relief in much a way that it will to tow her from the reef, but could not and
in the bisnaac: the naval brigade had thereuporstigilá so frequently occur. In fact, it Highneas's Chamberlain, having left the Great a time when one Priory, adjourned to the Prince's private room ceed as the current was too strong. At about afford assistaúce to the unfortunate, without 1.45 a. of the 24th, she struck on the reef,
Dragon (U. & S. Tuntic's crew)....... 2
to fall back, The enemy appeared out of the is difficult to find
In the old days to receive his Royal Highares. When the re- Mosque and exchanged a few shots with troops or another is not paramonat. encouraging the idle and worthless. But if and immediately both topmaats, went over the
SHANGHAI.
without venturing upon a sortie. After all these the run was on tea or silk alone, bat the aum- option was over these officers retired, ex. cept the Chamberlain, bo remained for eide, and the vas oltimately wasbad bigh upon down on the paper she holds as a list. He has this wore a reuson for giving up all attempts the rack. At daylight, the natives came in great a man who can give evidence to these facts.
IN. O. Daily Nezés.)
combats, in which the enemy were defeated, aber in the market not being so excessiva as Defendant was discharged, and complainsat
The new Hall of the Shanghai Marine Tem-low moments of quieres ensued, Lat, soon, these modern times, and money being more the purpose of robing the Prince. Saurt notification wwe given to at forming relief associations, the reanlt numbers to the wreck, and assisted all they
perance Society was inaugurated on the night three companies of Madarese auxiliaries who difficult to lay down, the result on the wholey afterwarde
Aides-de-Camp that the Grand Master would be that they would be formed nowhere, possibly could in auring cargo, stores, do, in told to make ber claim at the Summary Juris
About half-an-hour after, the complainant, of the 22nd instant, by an opening meeting, formed the rear of the toops in front were was decontly satisfactory. Cotton was perhaps the
announced to the Grand Priory the arrival of The difficulty is generally very fairly met by fact, without their saistance we should in all diction Opart, if the bad any.
probability have lost everything, but to their a little salutary vigilance and curo; and in honour be it spoken, they were most strictly Senhorinha d'Assis, and another Portuguese which went off with the greatest muccess. Ad attacked by the enemy, the letter having the first outside commodity to attract a large Elect was ready. The idea-de-Camp having Hongkong, on account of the smallness of aeropuious in delivering up even the most woman named Senhorinho Anna, were charged mita Shadwell was called to the ebair, and assumed the offensive. The troops attacked re-menadre of speculation, in which a few found
enovuraging nature, in which he was supple-side. Towards the end of tho fight, a portionit. Land fellowed, with the result that, evon ducted by the Great Officers Desigurte of Con- the-place, this particular difficulty will pro- minnté article they succeeded in saving from by the defendant Choy-a-hong, & washerwan made a few remarks of a congratulatory and pulsed the enemy without any loss on their own fortune, but the majority ruin, or next door to the Grand Master Elcot, she Prince was con
the wreck. Wei-remained on the island is the Hollywood Roid, as follows:
Complainant said be was about balf-an-hour mented by Admiral-Jenkins. A recitution by of the 12th battalion appeared from the beach, with the growth of the settlements which has rent General, in inversed order, juniors first, to bably be more easily overcome than any-anti 10th April, when our provisions beckone
One very simple way of meeting exhausted, and the burricane aesson being over, previous upon seuamous from the Brat defend Mr. Panneefort, and addresses by the Presi- and immediately took part in the combat, taken place within the last ten years, we are the Grand Priory. Their arrival at the Priory leaving the dent of the Society. Mr. Blethon, and by the whereupon the enemy apeedily retreated. With scarcely a yet abreast of the ideas of 1963 was Announced by a great flourish of trumpete, the master, W. Bodell, determined on endeavourant, and was discharged; when it would be to obtain, if possible, the co-ing to reach Sandwich with the boat, and for court he went home, and found the two defend. Rev. Mr. Nelson, were also gives, and the in- this, the hot day ended. The enemy were every Land failed with a gignatio erash, to be follow-and, the doors having been thrown open,-ibey operation of co or two gentlemen, who that purpose he left the island on that dute, ante in his shop, contrary to the icatrnatione tervals filled up by songs from the choral sec where heaten back and suffered heavy loss, but ed again by the old staples of tea and wilk; prosesded under the Arch of Steel towards the would be likely, to know very well any men taking with him two of the ship's crew, sained they raived not to go to his shop, and they tion of the Bociety, and the excellent mucio of we had 5 killed and 55 wounded. The troops and these agaiu gave place to importa; to be dais, the organ playing the National Anthem. women in his bouss into the Harford's-band. The programme lasted bobaved excellently, and showed that they were fually followed, after the profitable develope. At this moment the scene was most striking. were giving two who were not fit sabjects for relief. Mr Peter Mooney and Daniel Donovan, also
Sandwich Islander called Charlie. Not being enetely, because they went to court to give about two hours, and afforded a crowded an becoming acoustoured to the peculiarly tumalment of local enterprise, by an equally eager The Knights wearing their mantles and ownda. tern every ranged in order from the doorway to the dais same cading Prices at the farther and of the room, with their DOUGLAS, the Superintendent of the Gaolable to prevision the boat for more, the remain. evidence for the prosecution. He asked then diense moob gratification, the only regret feit tone mode of attack of the enemy, The state run on shares. It is needless, in the prosent and the insignia of their various offices, stood
treatment left nothing to be desired. Our non- one of these had tho
The room was would no doubt be able to give yaluable as-der of the crew were compelled to remain on thewhat they came there for, when they became being that many were unable to find room to of health was very satisfactory, and the medical state of affairs, to add that in
Some email wustere of new silk have come munitions with the beach were uninterrupt were ran up to, limits which even operatore,swards raised and crossed éistance in this direction, and could easily be island. At 10. of the 12th April, tho barque quite abusive, and he sent for a constable and sbare it.
Rebecca, of Hamburg, Captain Bundgaard, from gave them into custoly,
First defendant said they were passing the down, but no quantity, and there is nothinged, and our wounded were daily sent back under Leangaine as they were, know, could not be up-bung with scarlet, decorated with innumer. referred to from time to time stessary. Newcastle, N. 8. Wales, bound hence, hove in
the Devil take the hindmoat," hoping that Sepalebre, with the cross, bearing the figure of Another objection that is at times made sight, and we were soon off to her, when ber complainant's shop in Hollywood Road, to ga doing. Prices talked of by Chinese are at rates coort of one or two companies, who after-held, and each men went on the principle of able banners, and brilliantly illuminated, the From the different reconnaisendes made, itbia neighbour rather than bimarlf would scan our Saviour, being placed in the middle of the commander, after having heard one tale of die to their home in Bridges-street, when the two equal to about 238, or 2. for thirds, and 194. wards returned to the bivouss with privisore.
6d for Hed Peacocks; bat in face of Home against carrying out a schepte for relieving tres, very kindly offered us a passage with women called them in to the shop, and abused ratiss, and a probable large crop, this seems appeared that the Kraton must be approached py that unpleasant position. In nearly every room. His Royal Highness was received on the from the side before which we stood, and that case of inflation there was a consequent dedais by the Great Prior of Ireland, the Orand Master Emeritus of England, the Past Depaty distressed foreigners, is that really there are him, and as it is as seldom that any ship calla then..
Loe-a-yee, one of the Chinese women, de excessive.
Tas Glengyla was signalled early on the thore was the only road which admitted of a pression, most fortunate for the far-seeing in. not many men in Hongkong who require at Stewart's Island, the uncertainty with regard such relief that any who are industrione, to the safety of car boat, being out of provi-clared, said after they left the court the de- and intend to help themselves, enn find the sun, and our health failing us, we all, with the fendants abused them on the road, and follow. morning of the Wnt, and the Ulysses went to regular advance. After our stocks of provisions dividual who knew how, or bad the mestis, to Orard Master and Sub-Prior of Ireland, R exception of one man, gladly availed ourselves ing them to the washerman's shop. They then Wantung to meet her. The tea from Hankow and amunition had been replenished, and the take advantage of it; and. undoubtedly muni: W. Shekleton; the Deputy Grand Master, the means of doing so. This may appear to be of Captain Bundenarrde kind offer. The Derwent into the save to take ten, when the de- was rapidly travshipped, and barring accidante, naval brigade replaced by two companies of the money has beco made by individuals, without. Rev. John Haysle; the Deputy Grand Master fance, was the property of Mesars. Scott, fen lantes patas in, and the first defenisut abused the Elysees will no doubs have the bonour of 12th battalion, the assault was fixed for the however, that benefit to the community which Emoritas, Colonel Vernon. The Installing 14tb. On the moming of that day, the 3rd a more evenly balanced aystem would have in. Offcar on the throne having placed the Grand battalion marched forward with the whole of duged. Notally bas this been tha. esse in Master Elcot on his right, the Grand Master the fact, to those whose attention has not Henderson & Couf Sydney, ind is fully insured her, and said she must be a sweetheart of the placity the Bret chap of this year's new ten on washerman's to go to court as a witness for the London market. The Glengyis came up to
Shanghai laat evening, and our Woosang report the artillery, followed by the 9th batialing: the shares. The buying and selling of shares be meritas Stuart on his left, the Deputy Grand been specially drawn to the subject, but we in that city.
With regard to the natives of Stewart'e Island; him.
Another Chinese woman, named Wong-a-states that Ulysses was aleo to leave, outward, Bank of the whole was covered by 2 companies tween the members of a community causes no Master (the Bev, J. Haysbe) next the Prince, can assure those who think in this way, that words would fail to express the gratitude we al
of the 12th battalion. At 3 am the attack on inerange of wealth. What is gained by one the Paat Deputy Giraud Minater and Sub-Prior there is the best authority for stating feel towards them, for their hospitality and shup, give the same evidence, and said she also same night..
The Chinese bave had a feartal and wonder the mosque began. After a severe fight, lasting individual must be lost by another, with of Ireland (R. W. shekleton) next Grand Mas. was untled a sweetheart of the washerman's. that at times cases of very great hardship unremitting attention to our wants, whilst Second defendant was discharge, and the ful report at Shanghai for some days of a riot one hour, the troops appratched the three yards the reaalt that a great deal of energy ter Start, and the Fast Deputy Grand Master at Tientelo, in wich an indefinito number of high wall, the sealing ladders were put in posi- which might have been thrown into wealth (Colonel Vernout next the Rev. J. Bayebs, the arise, and it is most frequently among the empaleory residents amongst them, and
forerters and Chinese were killed and wound-tion, and the mosque was taken, in which the creating operations is simply wasted and equan totalling Officer opened the Convent "General, earnestly request that consideration will first defendant was fined in the mum of $2.
The case in which Wang-aaow, bawker, ed. The row ia attributed, to some diegate enemy left 60 dead. The ground behind the dered. More than this, the tortunate winner and called upon the Arob-Registrar to read the about land claimed as foreign-owned, and on mosque remained, however, in the bands of in the game is apt to withdraw, and so, to the statste of election. The Installing Offer thea which some Obinere wished to encroach. We the enemy; from the fortifications situated extent by which the settlement might be si put the following questions to the Grand Man- receive from some ships pussing, who from charged with the robbery of fire jackets and a ignorance of their many excellent qualities, pocket handkerchief from the hopes of a woman
Installing. Ooor: Are you ready and willing to thrust himself forward as an object of Frequently fre on their onuose, from a mistakes named Low-so-foon, at You-mab-tee, during first heard the report on Saturday, bai as me there, the whole inside space of the mosque, vantaged by his presence, the community beter lot: pity, enlisting peoples' sympathies and ob. notion of the cause of their visita, which are at ber absence to get water, and resanded from do not imagine any overlind news can have which was open bebind, was swept with mus comes eventually a loser. The present collapse taining their aid. But deserving men who times friendly, and we have no hesitation in the 26th, came on again yesterday, when a boat at Tientsin after, and got here before the ketry and artillery fire. But our troope ano. of the share market is however not only an in. to undertake the supreme government of these women named Sheik-koon-moey deposed on Tungching-bich arrived yesterday we must ceeded in Suding shelter: beams and stones conveniense, it is a direct loss. While share Orders in England and Ireland, and the depen
His Royal Highness; I am. asserting that, ae a community, they are not to
Installing Officer: Will you observe all things are in trouble. sbrick from soliciting private ke excelled for honesty, morality, and sobriety the 24th instant at about 10 am, she had her either put the whole thing down to invention, were heaped upon rauh siber in order to close speculation is little better than gambling, and dentice of the British Umowa?
boat at Yow-mah-lee. The defendant came down guess that there may have been trouble the open portion of the building; one rifleman, does not increase the material wealth of the in the world. sharity until they have exhausted every
EBENEZEL KRATE
to her bost, he had a small bundle with him about missionary land somewhere in the in-posted behind them, paid the enemy back in community, it is of the highest atility that a
ing ofhuar marched with the reserve into the remote gastity like China, there are few re- thereof?
His Royal Highnesi: I will. moana in their power to help themselves, Late chiffer Brigantine Defiance," of Just as she was going to start, the first and terior, which has bean sexaggerated into the their own coin. At 10 o'clock, the command-good share market should exist. Naturally, in that will promote the well-being and dignity
Sydney.
second witnesses came to thy boat and called current, but very vague rumour.
mosque, in which the whole expeditionary foroosidont ofpitalists; and the only way in which
Installing Oficer: Wil: you protect and up. and pass-through the saverest straits in
The name of the shipwrecked arew of the upon her to stop; they said the bundle belonged
was now assembled: be repaired to the back many operations likely to reault in profit to of the mosque, where the firing was still going the comatunity at large can be accomplished, is hold the same to the best of your ability?
His Royal Highness: I will. Installing Officer: You will not seknowledge The Toatai of Ningpo han, at the instance of on, in order to ascertain the state of the fight by the principal of co-operation. The state of his colleague of Shanghai, issued a longtbying and bow tatters stood. But scarcely had the share market, lately inflared beyond all proslamation embodying the letter of the our brave Generd stayed there a for minutes reasonable calculation, and now unduly deany superior, co-ordinato, or inferior juriadio. Lyons Silk Association, pointing out the frands when a Kutal shot, passing through the apper pressed, makes men hesitate before placing their tian! of the Bilk in the interior in the way of portion of the left arm, penetrated into bie arisgain undertakinga from which, withough packing, mixing, adulterating. o., and the heart without being able to speak a word reasonably successful, they may be unable to esile flowing therefrom, and calling on them more, without uttering Buard, be fell; the withdraw without serious inconvenience. Har to mend their ways. It may not have mashitored expression of the eyes, the blood on the ing ran the round of speculation in everything effect, but it shows that the mandarins are not lipa, showed authoiently that no hope of his etse, there still, however, remained ond article autarly neglectful of their duty in the way of preservation existed, and that be had died a which had been neglected for a series of yeara supplying the want of a native press and dia bero's death in the fortification just carried. So great had been the collapse of the laad
The command now passed over to the Colonel, speculations of ten years ago, that, for an m
period, men avoided the Chief of the Blaff, who, however, precedentedly long seminating useful information.
YUNNAN.
imediately informed the Colonel, the rehanghai mul as they would poison. Tha (Ibid.)
sond in command, who was then command loses had not been confined to Shangbai, The Pering Garths of the 1st and 2nd May, ing the troops on the beach, of the sad but bad extended through all the open loving prayer:
"O Lord, who raleth the hearts of the was porta. Hankow Las, coarsely yet recorerad,
had greatest and bumblest on earth, imbas this get his ticket, sad was paying for it in cath, he which we published yesterday, contain further erant. The body of the General noticed the defendest alonguide of him, and he references to the subjugation of Yanman. In despatched to the beach under the escort of a and even within the last week felt that his purse in which he had two 31 notes the Intior, the Governor pétitions that, as the company. At 5 p.m., Colonel Van Daalen came to report the confiscation of a number of lats Thy servant and our Governor with a portion was being meddled with. He looked and saw province is now tranquillised," the literary into the mosque and assumed the command. at Kinking, the ground not being anasidered of Thy Divine grace, to the end that be way the defendant's band was at bie pares, and he examinations may be again beld. Without as. The enemy now andsingly fired from the officiently valuable to bear the small annui rute de aright, and, ever relying on Thy pro- instantly ran away. He saw that the defendants waning the restoration of perfect tranquillity, fortifications behind the mosque and from the rent reserved by the British Government. Wron testion, he may glorify Thee in his works. had something in his band, and be found that we may sume that the Mebumedan power fortifications on the opposite side of the river: trante of rscant ground were everywhere par Endow all those committed to his care with his parso containing the two $1 notes and at last really orushed; and the authority of the passolely did the bullets whistle amongst the chased, sometimes at exorbitant ratons and such a measure of Thy wisdom that they may troops. The ambulance had plenty of work out, though many of those, in Shanghai at least, reader dus obedience to him who, nader Ty been emptied. Be pursaed the defendant | Emperor restored.
en who are really desirous of honestly working, that misfortune presses most severe
ly. The useless idler does not long hesitate
be stown them by elips calling at the Island,
as they bitterly complain of the treatment they
“BOBBEET
this attempt. The police reports are suffi-Defianes, which arrived bere per Belucca, are to them, and took the defendant on shore. Ia cient to show that this is often the case. One Ebenezer Keats, ste; Philip Thorp, super. answer to defendant, witness stated she did not instance alone, which will probably be within curgo; Thomas Ccokburn, A.B.; and Frederick see him fighting with a man.
Mr. Watts, Lead turnkey at the gaol, stated the recollection of most of our readers, well Blacklock, cook and steward
he had knowledge of the defendast as having illustrates the mature of the relief required.
The following letter of thanks has been ad- been in gaol, but could not trace bis casa, and
be bad been identified by other gasi offecie. A respectable ship's carpenter left Yokobama dressed to the Captain of the Rebe
Defendant donied the charge, saying he never for this port in the hope of obtaining em-To Captain BUXDQUARED,
Barque Hebreen, of Hamburg. had been in gaol, but other witnesses proving ployment. Nouo offering at the time, his DXAESIR,-We,the andersigned, beg lears to that be had, he was sent to four months hard
niall store of money was soon exhausted offer you our most sincere thanks for the kind se labor.. He happened to stumble across a friend, to ception given na by you on board your resal,
Chang-a-oleong, abawker, was charged by when we were left in a most destitute condi. whom he had lout a sum of money before tion, after having been shipwrecked on Stewart's the master of the Levan-tai juuk, now lying leaving Yokohama, and he urged him Island, and also for the continued hospitality at Yow-man-tee, as follows: to pay some of it to prevent his going to and kindness accorded to us during the passenge gaol. The small amount he thus obtained Trusting you may be long spared as an otha- did not, however, last im long, and to guolment to that profession you are so eminently he ultimately went, feeling the disgrace most fitted to adorn,
acutely. There is, in fact, stareely any place
in the world where it is more difficult for a
man who happens to be in a destitute con-
dition to right himself. In most other places
hence.
We are, dear sir,
Yours respectfully,
1. KEATO,
PBILI THORT, THOMAS COCKSURE,
FREDEBIOS BLACKLOCK,
a man can fail at least manual employment Hongkong, May, 1873,
POCKET PICKINE,
Ohan-ah.pnt stated on the 20th instant at 10a.m. he went on shore to go to the theatrical exhibition at Towab-tes, and as he went to
NINGPO. (id)
wa
His Royal Highness: I will not Installing Officer: You will not permit your His Royal Highness: I will not progative or authority to be infringed
Installing Officer: You will nphold the Queen's aspremacy?
His Royal Highness: I will. Installing Officer: You will judge all equally, without distinction of rat F
a Royal Highness: I will.
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