A-NEW LIER-PRESERVER.
ME: Ormushes bas invapted a new life-preser ver, which he also calls the Pleasure Swimmer and Cushions Combined.” The principle on which Mr. Ormaber busca his invention is, that tho- boy in itself is all-netaining, and bio prosorvor consiste simply of two aluevee of ir- dia-ruble, which, after being drawn on the arms, can be instated by blowing in them, when choy will sustain the budy on the surface off tho, water in any position the swimmer may i asenmo Tao atceres are so made that they Lo be josted on the urons and inflated in
hfteen eccenda. When not on the person, und, when partly inflated, the preservere can be used either be cuabious or pillowa ; nud wire a timid person in a Yussel at eni, ha might adjust the sleeves on bis arma, and while they furnish him with an exoticut pillow, kử might be certain of baing sale iom death by drowning. When in the water a person wearing this proserver can dost any number of hours or days, oưrying an avelwella for protect ca from the ano, and sufficient eigars to ensjiro his comfurt.
THE BOMBARDMENT OF OMFÙS The New Yorts-Herald pablishes tre subjoined account of the bombardment of Ovine, dated from Kingston, Jum.sica, Sptember 23rd-Irr Majesty's steamer Niobe, Commander Sir F. L. Lornine, rou. Truxills, arrived here on Sunday Jast (the 21). She brings particulars of tho encounter of Onno between the nativeannd the "Bestick ex-bjarta, in whisk-a-novia-sztreng was committed up the British Consul Thoy plundered the Copeland, the British mere chants, and imprisoned three of theur who resisted the cutrage. Mr. Dobrt, the Cononi, ind to cock sufety in Belize, The Nibe us chen about seven miles from Ouno, and on Captain Loraine revelving intelligence of the necurrence te immediately proceeded to the segno of the outrage for the protection of the British Ang. On the 19th of Augnai,
reabing was, the Niobi was brought into position, und satisfaction was de- underd of the authorities, watch not being given, the sign was ran up the mainmest and a blank shot fired. This was returned from the fort, An motivo eurinonade then oasted, which Inated from threo to six o'clock in the afternoon. I was renewed the next day. After two or three hours, the fort being silenced, A flag of trustwie sent on board. The affair whe Arianged the release of the imprisoned Br tiaz snbjrots and the payment of an inde mity of £30,090. The enemy bud several killed and woundel
TUS POSTMASTER-O SNERAL'S
MABILITY,
|Hongkong Hulu! Uunipany's Suures--55 - per"
dent, diaconus.
Indo-Calore Bugar Company-90 per cent.
dievout.
FALBH ON DECEMINE SED, 1873.
· As reported by Chinese, Potatoe Four, 50 hnga, at. Tb. 1.1.5.0 by Kwong-wing-shing to travelling trader_ MAR
„dirends, 10, bugs, at $22.00, by Kwongs wing-shing to travelling trader.
Dried Diy Flowers, 10 age, at $19.50, by Kwony-wing-aking to travelling trader.
Tellino Pere, 500 plente, at 31 02, by Tuck- are to travelling tider.
Melon Sends, 50 bugs, at $800, by Tuck. co to travelling trader.
DESTINATION
TIN DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 4za 1873.
Vessels Advertised as leading.
Yessels on the Berth,
FOR HONOLULU,
VESSEL NAME
OAPTA
CAT
FOR PRINT APPLY TO
TO BE DISPATOMĖN.
THE American Slip
LONDON viaŠUEZ CANAL.....Achillea (etr.)..
¡Glesinla LONDON
Mikado (str). DUNEDIN AND SYDNEY MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY Rideman......... NEW YORK,
Do.
Butterfeld & Swire, Hongkong Vogel, gedorn & Co.,
Hongkong Russell & U... ¡Hongkong Rozario &
Hongkong Russell & Ost.... Hongkonglyphant & Co..
Hongkang Angustine Heard & Coupo
On or about 12th inst.
Hongkong Renfedu&uick liepatok.
On or about 15th inst. Chuiole dispatch. lo-morrow, at 4 12 11. Quick dispatel.
Kimikana Unačle, James...
....Quick dispatch.
quick dispatch,
Kletrose..
Neill
Aureola.
Hongkong Vogel, Hayalura & Co.. Hungtang Rissoil & Co
Jalok dispatiali.
uick disputah,
George Green..
Pepita
Doren Queen (str.),
haria y Vicenta.
Sta Coloma
Puercle.
Avoca (str)
..
Menzalch (str.)
Mourrat
SHANGHAI
Orisag`{{#2}+ngomar
Do. DA.
Aaii (abr)......i
Naster (str.)..
Pu
SAN FRANCISDU..
Do. HONOLULU ILUICO MANILA, Ds. BANGKOK Saigon Mes, 6000 pivals, at 81,18, by Yee YOKOHAMA. foong to incul trader.
Whale Bugar, 100 bage, at 86.20, by Tusk wie to travelling trader.
Cordmans, (inferior, 50 bags, at $19.70. by Tuck-mes to travelling trader
Chick, 10 bags, at $28.00, by Kwong-fook- |ve to travelling trader,
Seinneet, 100 inge, it $2.00, by Kwong-fooke wo to travelling tractor.
Hoogly (fr.)..
Bhenghen Colfers 30 bales, at $148, by BW TOW AMOY FOONG WKwang-tang (str.) Kwong-fook-wo to travelling trader,
Vermicelli, 100 bags, at $6.50, by Hop-bing mes to travelling trader.
Cardamona, (interior), 500, pleals, at $19,50, by Hopibine to fool trader,
BE
For Sale.. BAKER
*
V 0.
EG MOST RESPECTFULLY to Sunong,
that they
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
ex S. S. Tartar
THEIR NEW GOODS, consisting of the greatest Novertres, in FANCY and PLAIN DRESS MATERIALS
BLACK and COLORED SILKS and SATINS;
SILK and CLOTH JACKETS.
in the Latest Styles :: QUEENSLAND WOOL TARTAN SHAWLS;
BERLIN WOOL-QAPES, SCARVES, and SHAWLS.
FRENCH MILLINERY.
FLOWERS,
At the Heslingden County Court, Dr. W. A. Helton, Judge, delivered judgment in an action brought gst the Postmaster-General for aileged damare in conscqacore of tre destruc tion of a telegung A platil named Overstall; had senten alegram to a tradesman ut Barrow-SASHI
-Furness to eat him at Preston, instead of
PRATHERS,
RIBBONS,
Plain. Corded, and. Watered RIBBONS, 9 inches wide, all of the
Choicest Jolors
LACES..
REAL MALTESE and MILINES.
LINEN, and
A Luster, ne previously agreed upon, The boy intrusted with the message, fading the man to whom it was addressed away from bi place of business, doutroyed the telegram. In: consequence of this, the partica-did not ment, and plaintif claimed 16, as damages. Mr. LACE, Poling, of Blackburn, who appeared for the Faster-Geneval: objected that the defend- ant was not responsible for the acts of his servante, and thu ai mouth's noties of action shond bare ucca given. His, Honour gave jadgment for the defendant, ou the ground abst the atmaster-General was not responsible for thegligen of his subordinate officers, aud quoted Lord Mansfield in the case of "Whit- Seid v. Lord de Dipcucer." where his Lordship LINEN and COTTON SHEETINGS.
declared that the Postnator-Genoril, in respect
of being non-liable for the acts of his subordi
ERATOR WAR ON n equal fouting with the other
great officers of the State, auch is the Lorās
EMBROIDERED SETS.
·HEMMED HANDKERCHIEFS. LADIES and CHILDREN'S HOSIERY. FRENCH KID GLOVES. BOKROCKSES LONG CLOTE, in all nambors.
CURTAIN BEPS, FLANNELS.
ጀሮ.
&t.
Liv
from
Commissioners of the Tressley, who were The above GOODS Lave been carefully selected never thought libis for any negligence or uisonduct of the inferior, atleers is their auvorki departments." Uther more recous cases wore quoted in support, and the plaintiff was! urdered to yey costa-Times.
· HİBOELLANEOUS.
THE PRINCIPAL MARKETS
of Europe,
BAKER & 00,
COURT DRESS AND MANTLE MAKERS, GENERAL DRAPERS
BE
For Sale.
A ELE&
EG to announce to their Customers and the Public that they are now showing their NEW GOODS for the AUTUMN and WINTER SEASONS, which have been care. fully selected from the best and cheupeat Markota, and are of the newest and most FASHIONABLE STYLES, Comprising the following
Judico JACKETS and MANTELETS 0 SILK, VELVET, and FANCY CLOTH.
·OPERA ĈLOAKS.”“”
LLAMA, TASMANIAN, SEDAN, und other 'SHAWLS.
Norwich SILK SQUARES. COSTUMES 307 POLONAISES, in now "matoriale of the latest designs.
FANCY TRIMMED UNDERSKIRTS. TRIMMED STRAW and MILLINERY HATS and BONNETE, (A choigo Ansort ment of the above received Monthly,)
Ladice and Childrens UNTRIMMED HATS, in Felt, Telvet, and Straw
BLACK and COLOREN SILKS FANCY DRESS MATERIALS of all kiuda.
BLACK SILK VELVET,
BLACK.and COLORED VELVETEEN. Chintz und Printed FLANNELS, for Drest- ing Gowns.
REAL VALENCIENNES, MALINES, MALTESE, OLUNY, HONITON and DU- CHESSI LAV
LAGE and MUSLIN GOODS of all des scriptions.
BROCHE SASHES (band-sewn). Embroidered BOOK MUSLIN SASHES, Moire, Faille, and Chenć SASH RIBBONS. KID GLOVES, single and double balton. A large Stock of LADIES and CHIL. DREN'S UNDER CLOTHING nod BABY LINEN, alwaye on band.
CORSETS and DRESS IMPROVERS. The Patent Washing CRINOLINE. RIBBONS, FLOWERS and FEATHERS. Ermine sud Swanedowe COLLAKETTES, MUFFS, and TRIMMINGS.
JET NECKLETS, BROOCHES, and EAR
At a recent meeting of the Odontolegio Society, patient was introduced, who, having had a swollen check with suppuration, had been treated mic than Lwo years for ecrofuli. At LADLES & CHILDREN'S OUTFITTERS. RINGS.
length he was seen by a mesibor of the Society, who discovered decayed fangs of one of the teeth in the upper jaw; theus were extrated, and in a fortnight. Fan swelling abated, and the iong-standing and disagreeeble wound in the cheek was bealed. Olber cases of the same
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Ou kc.
No. 24, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
19 Hongkong, 27th November, 1873,
kind were mentioned at the necting, they offerDRUM DAS DEW MULL
nother example of the importance of knowledge
of the true saunaa ɔf disedar.
Mr. Marion has made a discovery which opms a wide field of experimert. It is, that when
INDIA MERCHANT,
No. 17, GRAHAM STzzzz, HozOKONO, BGS to inform LADIES and GENTLEMEN' that he bus received an esortaient of lagu rasited by light-solsrived, the BEST INDIA GOODS, which he has for photographers call it this excitement or auto. alariation can be communicated to another
LIST OF GOODS
GOLD LOCKETS. 30APS, PERFUMERY and TOILET DE- QUISITES of all kinds.
30.,
XC.,
DRESSMAKING AND MILLINERY BY EXPERIENCED EUROPEAN
ASSISTANTS.
DRTERS EXECUTED WITH CARE AND DESPATCH, AND AT VERY MODERATE CHANGES.
SAYLE & Co., "GENERAL DRAPERS,
ROAD & STANLEY STREET,
HONGKONG;
AND AT SHANGHAI
AND R. TENNENT'S ALE and
PORTER
film by dy faying the first one on it. The Onishmore articles. Kampare White.Chudder, action of light is thus transmissible without Indian Shawls, Castinere Cloche, Cashmere fresh proeiss of exposure; and when it is Shawls, Gentlemen's Dressing Gowne, Indicat known that negative anoe taken, can be Dresstig Gowns, Ladies' Borious, Gentlemen's multiplied to any extent by simple contact, Coats, Children's Coute, Gentlemen's Slippers, QUEEN'S there will be good reason to expect a further Ladies' Slippers, Children's Slippers, Smoking development of photographic art; bitherus, Cape of various colours, Night Cups, Duelly's photographers hara beim dependant on day. Works. Dholly's Shawls, Children's Shawls, light, but now they can solarise's fresh ala in Sindh Gold Works, Large Table Covers, Sali three minutes, mount the films ou a block, and Table Covers, Chair Covers, Chonch Obrera, print surlar prince from it whenever they Glove Boxes, Ladies' Work Boxes, Table please, regardlose of sunshine or of mustuor, Mats, Sinch Fans, Nice Sandalwood Worka, BASEYULUESS.Bashfulness ja charting Envelope Boxes, Writing Desks, Book Stands, and engaging quality, but it is apt to bu Albues. Wetel Stands, Paper Koives, Large occasionally uncomfortable one to the possessor and Email Table Covora, Largo und Small thereof. Witness the case of an excellent and Chair and Coaps Covers, Silk Work. →→→→ fastidions young gentleman of San Francisco, Sundry Articles, one Box containing If boxes, wolutely raudu & formul onll upon a family of one Bax containing 8 boxes, one Box suntsin- his acquriituace. Eaving entertained the suiding boxes, Children's Toys. family with usud brilliancy of conversation,
and quite fascinated its young lady members,
The ubuve artiolus will be taken to the ra-
be prepared to depart. This is always the try-sidences of Ladies or Gentlemen, on a seqaust ing moment for a bushfal man. This partito that effect being forwarded."
cular one made his final bow and gracefully Im 1949 Hongkong, 1st December, 1873. retired, facing his triends, to what he fondly
FOR SALE.
imagined wes the right door of exit Alus! 1EROSINE OIL,-.-.-.
led to an empty chinu eluset, and ing was inside. TURPENTINE.
and he sint that door before fie quite roulized
bia agonizing blunder. But wren that might
buvo been burno rare it not that the family
watch dog ind aprelly orept there ta dose. The intrusion burt his felings, and he natural- ly and promptly resented it. The soul and the garments of that young man aro bitterly reut eo much for bucbfuinuas New York Tribune.
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
DRENDER 30, EVENING.
A good dipoint of business has been done in Now Patu opium the sales amount to about 190 chests, at $593% to 595, closing at $595 to 85973, our und edit. No ohange in other kiude. Katinted unsold atooke:-New Patna 1.550 chaste New Benares 45 chesta, Old Pattin 55 obeats, and Malwa 125 obeets.
EXPORT CARGOES.
Per ateamabip Gluzcue, for Lòndon 1-
White and Colored PRINTING PAPER.
Apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. of: 113 · Hongkong, 11th July, 1873.
FOR SALE.
BAKWOOD LOGS and PLANKS, of all
Apply to
FREDERIC DEGENAER.
tf 1983. Torgkong, 8th September, 1873, NOTICE.
TEAM&RS leaving this post requiring,
00AL, can obtain it from the Under signed.
W. G. HALE & Co.
1501 16th September, 1878,
Saigon,
EY SPECIAL'APPOINTMENT
0
O HIS EXCELLENOY A GOVERNOR,
AND Congiu, 69,820lbs. ↑ Dolour, 3,2930.—Total, To H. 1; H. TuS GRAND DUKE ALEXIS or 56, L1Sibe:
ON LONDON
EXORANOK
Back Hills, on demand,
4/11
Bank Wills, nt. 3 months, sight, 412 Bank Hita, a montis eget, 4/24
a Granit, utis monthe' sight ........... 4/3.
Right
Domentury Bills,months
OF NEW YORK,
Private, 6 mouths' sight..............
4/3
ON HOMRAY-Bank, 3 days' sight 226
ON CALCUTTA, -Bank,3 days sig!
OK SHANGHAI
Bank,aightf
Private,30 days' wight....g
SHAREA.
Hongkong and Shunghai Bunk Shures-47-
perom protiumi. Pass
Union Insurance Society of Canton, now shares
8000 por akaro premion,
Chion Traders' Insurance Company's Shares—
$900 par shuro premium?
Obama and Jupan Marine Insurance. 5
per share, discount.
Uhinese Insurance Company-35 per share
discount.
Hongkong Fire Insurance Company's Sagres
$550 per abare...
Chit Fire Insance Company's Sheres-8132
per share.
· Victoria Fire Inourmes Company's. Stares---
$138 par abnee
Honkong Bad Whampoa Dock Company
Share28 per cent, discount, Hongkong, Santos anti, Maono Steamboat Co.'s
Brea-31 per sont, premium. Szinam Navigation Company, 110
paraluze.
Hongkong Gas Company's Shures65 per
eburo.
LUSSTA
T. N. DRISCOLIA - OIVIL, NAVAL, & MILITARY TAILOR; WOOLLEN DRAPER, HATTER, HOSIER, AND GENERAL OUTFITTER,
45 and 47, Queen's Rood, avatti Oriental
192]
Bank.
[Feb. 1.
› KRUPP'S CAST STEEL WORKS,
·DSSEN (GERMÁNY.)
SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND
JAPAN
F. PEIL
DAVID CORSAR & SONS'. Merchant Navy
Navy Boiled Long Pix Orowa
JANVAR
"ARNIOLD, KARDENIA OI. 1130 Hoogkour. 11th, War, 1847.
FOR SALE.
M
G NE
VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN
? A
REIMS,
in Cuece of 1 3os, Quarts,
and, doz. Pinte SANDER & Co,
Sule Agents jer Chann, Fayaan avat Mawilu
tf 215 Hongkong. 15th December, 1871.
NOW
READY
IMPERIAL QUANT!...
ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY, WHE
PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION,
An ANGLO-CHINESE DICTIONARY, published at the Daily Pros-Ofico, Hongkong.
Varaugot..
Landstein & Co. Hongkong Remedios & Co..." Hongkong Lantio flongsong &,0. 8. N. Co...
... Messageries Maritimes, Hongkong P. &D.S. M. U...... Hongkong John Bard & Co.. Jongkong Butterfield & Swire. |Hongàong!W 31. Parton & Co...
Aluesageries Muratinies Hongkong Danglas Laspruik & Ou..
For Sale
OHRISTMAS DELICACIES, AND
PROSENTS.
CHRISTMAS CAKES.
PLUM PUDDINGS: CHRISTMAS BISCUITS.
·DESSERT BISCUITS. SPILTON OUDES
·CHOCOLATE BONBONS.
DRAGEES.
GROUSE, Sensuri WEDDING CAKUS. NEW SEASON'S FIGS. BLOOM MUSCATELS, ELVAS PLUMS..
FRENCH PLUMS,
CHOICE FRENCH JAMS and JELLIES. MINSEMEAT.
SAVOURY FIES.
MELTON MOWBRAY PIES, PATES DE FOIS GRAS SPICED OX TONGUES. ENGLISH FICKLED TONGUES. REINDEERS TONGUES; in Jelly.
SMOKED GOD DOES, CAVIARE.
HANDSOME, BOXES BONBONS. VIOLET FANS.
BOUQUET LANSA CONVERSATION ORACKERS. COSTUME CRACKERS. FLORAL CRACKERS. MUSICAL CRACKERS. CUPID'S KISSES.
LADIES COMPANIONS., WORK BOXES. BONBONNIERES. NEW GIFT BOORS. PAINT BOXES. PHOTOGRAPHIC CASES. WRITING CASES.
CIGAR CASES.
IFOLY PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES. BOOK SLIDES.
PRESENTATION PENCIL CASES,
HAVANA CIGARS.
DESPATCH BOXES.
JEWEL CASKETS.
PORTFOLIOS. -
„Zoiek disputok.
Haier dispatel
nick dispatch.
Tulek dispatch
Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatch,
Quick dispatch.
Quick dispatch.
DYNTER TURJEuzch.
On 8th inak, a4.10 4.M.
To-daya: noon.
FOF SHE.
FUR SALE
BTTSS DIARIES
For 1874, with
ANGLO-CHINESE CALENDAY AND TABLE OF HIGH TIDES AT SHANIKAL.
LANE, CRAWFORD & Ou. ( 1778 Hongkong, 99th Clatuber, 1873,
FOR SALE.
B
EST PORTLAND CEMEN
Apply to
Post-Office Notifications.
A muit alone.
For Suangan Per Neitur, to-day, tho̟, kih
Pur Swator, Per Tollung, today, the 4th instaut, at 7:30 AM.
Captain C. Willcox, will be despatched an aboro isstant, nt 11.30 .m on or about the 11th proximo
RORGE GREEN,"
For Freight or Pasage, apply to
AUGUSTINE HEARD & Ca 21d 1990 Hongkong, 21st November, 1873. FOR LONDON,
THE 41 British Barque
GLENISLA,"
Capt. Watte; will load here and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatel as above.
For Freight, apply
VOGEL, LAGEDORN & (6. tf 1853 Hongkooy, 11th Novembar, 3873. FOR SAN FRANCISCO,
HEA 1 Amperipan Slip.
AUREOLA,"
For Dunedin and Sydney-Por Itikada, on Saturday, the 6th instant, at 11.80 ..
For Swatow, Amcy, and Feochow.-Per Kong-tuny, on Monday next, the 8th fastuut, at 9.30 AM.
MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET” The French Mail Packet SINDI" will y itched on THURSDAY, the 4th December at'noon, with the Mile-e
To and through the United Kingdon vie Marsellies; to France and other Continental States (in a closed mait to France), to Sulgon, Singaporo, Galle, Australia and Now Zenkuid, Adun, Seychelles, Rounier and Mayritina, Suez and Alexpredris
The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letters, Newspapero, Books, J.,
Bass, plaster, will bure early despatch as aber until 11 A.. on the 4th December, after which.
Bar Fastbl, apply to,
RUSSELL, & Co.""
if 1837 Hongkong, 7th November, 1879.
FOR NEW YORK.
A British Buque
ZKINCAHNS CASTERE
Dold, Manter, will load at Whampoa and Hong- tong, and will have early dospatch.
1
For Freight, apply to
RUSSELL & Co., 1770 Hongkong, 27th October, 187B..
FOR NEW YORK: 4116 youra British Ship.
"TAMESA."
having the greater portion of her Cargo en gage, will load at this and Whampon for the above port, and will have quick desputol.
Tor Froght, apply to
OLYPHANT & Qỏ. # 1776" Tonekone, 28th October, 1873,
FOR SAN FRANCISCO. 1 American Ship
"MELROSE"'
FREDERIQ DİGENARE, THE tf 1441. Hongkong, Bud September, 1973. FOR SALE.
AINE Despart CLARET.
Superior Fals Dry SHERRY. Fine OLD PORT.
Apply Lu
SANDER & Cu.
LF 090 Hongkong. 20th May, 1872,
MAOAO.
FOR SALE.
Captain Neill, having the greater portion of her Cargo engaged, will have immediate des- patch as above..
For Freight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. tf 1868 Hongkong: 8th October, 1973. “FOR MELBOUEND AND SYDNEY,
THE A 1 Clipper Ship
"RIFLEMAN."
no-Lettera in be received.
Money Ordera on any of the Money Order- Offees in the United Kingdom will be granted until 5 P.M. on the 3rd December,
Letters for Registration will be received unit 1 A.. on the 4th December.
F. W. MITCHELL,
General Post Office,
Hongkong, 21st November, 1873. MAILS BY THE "ENGLISH PACKET
To gheh Contract Packet NIZAM will be dispatched with the usual Mail for Europe, &c., on THURSDAY, the 11th Decem bar, at noon.
Money Orders on any of the Money Order Offers in the United Kingdon will be gauti until 6 rst, on the 10th December,
The Post Office will be open until 6 r. on the 10th December.
Letters, &c., may be posted during the night in the box left open for their reception,
Letters for registration will be received tentil - 10A.M. on the 11th December.
Lettere may be posted until 10 4,3. on tho~- 11th December, wilbout late fcc.
Letters rated after 10 Att. on the 11th Deocrabet, will not be forwarded unless the Zute Fer of 18 conte pack as well as the postage in prepaid.
The latest time for posting Lettore at this Office in 11 a... and for Newspapers, Books, or Patterns 10 A.M. on the ith Decouibor.
Late letters (but Leiters only) addressed to the United Kingdom eis Brindisi, or to Sin gapore, may bo posted on board the Pucket from 11.30 AM, to the time of sailing, va pay-
to the postage.
THE PROPERTY of a gentleman leaving tion of her cargo and passengers engaged, will nent of a Lato Fee of 48 cents each in addition
the Colony -
~~
A CARRIAGE, Two PONIES, and BAR NES5, complete,
Apply to
L. A. DE GRAON Royal Hotel,
; Lf 1820 Maeno, 29th September, 1873
NOW READY.
OUND VOLUMES of the TRADE RE. PORT for the year 1872. Price $10.
Apply at the Daily Press Office. HUZKOA. 185 Emery: 1819
Vessels on the Borth.. OCEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY,
FOR SHANGHAI, Taking Curgiunt Pasengers at throngloratua-for
HANKOW, NINGPO, and PORTS in. JAPAN.
E Company's Suameb
NESTOR" kwill be despateled TO-DAY, the Ith instant,
at inou
For Froight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents,
1933 Hongkong, 3rd Decomber, 1873, FOR DUNEDIN, N.Z, AND SYDNEY, |THE Steamship
THE
"MIKADO" will be despatched as above TO-MOLROW, the 516 December, at
Largo and Passengers will be taken at cut rent rates.
This Steamer has excellent accommodation | for Clubín Parveenpers.
For Flight or Passages apply to
RUSSELI & Öo.
1 1914. Hongkong, 25th November, 1878..
Thos. Dishop, Master, haring the greater por
bave immediate despatob for the above ports.
For Freight or Fassage, apply to
ROZARIO & On ef 1582 Hongkong, 26th September, 1873.
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER. THE Spanish. Barque
"ALTAGRACIA," Onaind, Master, 13,000 piculs capacity.
Apply to
REMEDIOS & Co. Tf 1955 tvarken Bad-December; 1973
NOTICE
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAORRIES? MARITIMES PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.
· STEA "KR" SAIGON SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GATLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMAILA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES; ALSO, BOMBAY, ST. DENIS AND PORT LOUIS.
THURSDAY, the 4th December, 1879, at noon, the Company's Steamship "SINDI" Commandons RAPATEL, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and OAR GO, will leave this Port for the above places.
Cargo and Speale will be registered for Lon on sa well as for Marseilles, and accepted in trazait through Marseillen for the principal pinces of Bumpe
GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. FOR SWATOW, AMUY, AND FOOCHOW.pany's Office,
WORK BASKETS..
PHOTOGRAPHIC ALBUMS.
WHEEL of FORTUNE,
LADIES' DRESSING CASES, GENTLEMEN'S DRESSING CASES. NEWEST TOYS.
CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS, MECHANICAL TOTS.
DATE CALENDAR, -CARD RACKS,
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DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 1959 Hongkong, 3rd December, 1873-
QUBAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY..
FOR LONDON via SUEZ CANAL, THE Company's Steamship
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will be despatched on or about the 15th justant Ingwarce risks scoopted on kehfit of the Cou- pany we under
Ou Ten 27% ull risks, 18). 4, F.P.A."
Bilk 19, no.
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Agents. 1061 Hongkong, 3rd December, 1873.
T
FOR. SHANGHAI, HID Danish Steamer i
CASIA
H. P. Muleen, expected here from Singapore on or shoct the 1st December, will have quick des- pateb as above.
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Agents 741916 Hongkong, 9th Norenber, 1874,
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this Work stands untivalled. All the new. They beg also to call attention to their obor words which the Chinese have of late years been articles, viz, Felt HATS, Silk VATS, Vienua, compelled to coin to expose the numerous ob BCOTA, WETTE SHIRTS, COLLABS,{" jects in machinery, photography, telegraphy, and SOARES, UNDERSHIRTS, SUCKS, &
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Agents
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STRAN TO SHANGHAI,
Suipping orders will be gruntad till hond. pargo will be received on board until ... Spacie and Parcels until 3.M. on the 3rd Decat ber, 1873, (Parcels are not to be sont ou bourd; they must be left at the agency's Office). Contents and value of Packages ure required,
For forth or particulars, apply at the Com
Q. DERTRAND,
Principal Agent. Hongkong, 20th November, 1873.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE. ALLE; ADEN, SUEZ. MALTA; BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI. TERRANEAN PORTS, AND BOUTHAMPTON; ALSO,
BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Posiniaator Generals Genend Port Office.....
Hongkong, 27th November, 1873,
It is bereby notified that benceforward the postage on lefors addressed to Norway, when forwarded via Synthampton, will be 34 cents per half-ounce, prepayment optional. Unpaid fetters will be subject to an additional charge on delivery,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster feneral General Post Office,
Hongkong, 2nd February, 1878.
It is hereby nutiled shat the rates of postage chargeable henceforth on Letters undressal to the United Kingdom, and to places beyond the Vaited Kingdom, when forwarded by French Packet, will be the sum na-those chargeable on Lettere forwarded by British Packet vil Brin-
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General, Guneful l'ost Office.
Hongkong, 29th April, 1872.
dis:.
It is hereby notified for géneral information, that the Postage on Lettere addressed to Nor way, when forwarded vin Southampton, will henceforward be 36 sents for each balf tuce, which omy either be paid in advance, or it may be lefs to be collected on delivery of the Letters. Unpaid Letters will be subject to an additional charge on-delivery,
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmusicr queral. Hongkong, 23rd August, 1870...
General Pont Office,
It is hereby notified that henceforward the postage on letters addressed to Nox Bandland. which must be paid in advance, will be as fol lowe, viz. --.
When forwarded viiente each 4-owce,
Brindis
When forwarded vit?
Marseille
$24
When forwarded vit 28
Boutbumpton....
General Post-Ofive.
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FW. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General.
Hongkong, 22nd February, 1873.
It is beruby notified for general information TULS PRAZNITLAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM that on and after the 1st August next, the NAVIGATION COMPANYS Steernship Dotsisid olbergable on blonex Underr NIZAM, Captain A. E. BARLOW, with Herisatred upon the United Kingdom at. Hongkong. Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Car-Shanghai, and Yokohtia will be aɗsilowe, go, will leave this for the above planne on viz. THURSDAY, the 11th December, at noon.
Garga will be received on board until noon, Spocle and Parcels at the office until 2 P.M. oo. the-10ub ident,"
For Particulars regarding Freight and Pas sago, apply at the P. & D. 8. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED.,
A. Written Declaration of the Contents aud Value of the Packages" for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government,
and
On sums not exceeding £2.18 cente.. Above £2 and not exceeding £...36 Above £5 and not exceeding £7.k Above £7 and not exceeding £10..72
F. W. MITORELI..
Fastmaster Genere. L
Genera! Post Office,
Hongkong, 16th July, 1870.
It is hereby notified for reneral informatici
at Le delivered by the Shippera to the that, the Postage (which must be paid in d Company's Agents, with the Bill of Lading or Fanced) upon letters addressed to Pricec Ed- with Parcels and the Company do not hold ward Island, will bacöforward be as follows, themselves. responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the incor- rectness in such declaration..
The Company reserve this option of forward ing all goods shipped by their Steamers for Europe through Egypt, either by rail, or by Canal in their own Steamers, or in vessels employed for the purpose
vis,
When forwarded við ̈
Brindisi 42 cents each half-unce. When forwarded vit
Marseilles 30 conta cach half-ounce, When forwarded viâ
Sonthampton..... 28 cents each half.onnce.
EW. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Generul. tougtong, th July, 1870.
Shippers are particularly requested to no General Post Office. the tarios and conditions of the Company's Black Bill of Lading
A. MOTVER, Superintendent Peninsular und Oriental Steam Navigatipu
·Co.'s Oil, Hongkong, 17th November, 1873,
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE «
FROM
It is hereby notified that a line of British. Mail Contrapt Packeta bas been established be- tween Aden and Zanzibar, which, with connect. ing lines, will ford a regular means of con veyance of correspondence from Hongkong for the foreign ports on the East African Coust, ne CHINA AND JAPAN TO NEW YORK. well as for Natal and the Cape Colony, St. He- Ieva and Ascension, and that henceforward the -postage, sthích must be paid in advance, un let tera addressed to Zeeziler, Moammbique, Dela gr Bay, Natal, the Cape of Good Hope, and Ascension, will be 20 cents for each balkonnes, Dewspapers 2 cents each.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General,
PACIFIO MALI,, S. & COMPANY IN.CONNECTION WITH THE
OENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANIES.
Cargo at through rates for NAGASAKITE 5. S. "COLORADO" will leave Hong-General Boat-for
hong for San Francisco, via Yokohama, Fingkong, 12th May, 1873, Tanz HIOGOJ
on FRIDAY, the 12th Dooonibár, at 3 o'clock: HEP.&O.S. N. Co.'s Stenmahip
ORISSA"
To illustrate the vast scope of the work, the GLADIATEUR, in ones of 2 doz. Pints, or will leave for the bove place about 24 hours following foto are ochlited for consideration, Obidunes, Voentularly containe about 18,006 do, Quarta Eugène Cliquote CHAMPAGNE, Le riral of the next English Mail
A. MOÏVER, Chinese characters, and fadbursta English cases of 1 doz. Quarts
and Chinese Dictionary about 100.000, whilst Startup & Kentish's Genuine PORT WINES
this work contains more than 50,000 English and SHERRIES, in 1 duz, see, buttled in the P. &.0, 6. N: Co% OBE, tf 1671 Hongkong, Shanghai, Ostogne (Germany,) worde, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese cbarne- London Docka.
ARNHOLD, KARBKRS & US! t 419 Hongkóné. Jinasry, 1867,
NOW READY, ***
cutione und equivalents of different words vikiab
| have ono general meaning. Of these examples
hshed.
3lanchy Frères & Co.'s Runozel BRAN
THE
Superintendent. Honungs. 8th November, 1678, (1931 DET STØAM TU YOKOHAMA, HE P.& 0, S. N; Co.'s Steamship
AVOCA will love for the above placu shortly aftur arrival of the next English Mail.
A. MOIVER,
perintendent, P.&O.S. N. Co.'s Office,”
Mongkung, 28th November, 1874. [1932 FOR BANGKOK.
2 Underäigned at ben appunti su oters. Again, despite all the granted the Agents for the Sale of their Goods in other eleuleutary worka as yet pablished, the DIES, of Standard Strength and Purity, in 1
đozon dusen, die Hongkong and Chitin by hisusta, 3, & 16. Fere student of this diffonit Ingungu absolutely re-
Peter Domeny & Co.'s Superior Palu Dry nent, Glasgor, and Meeers. David Coreur Songquires amples to display the various appliesHaRRY, in dozen ses, Arbroath.
Apply to PAUL EHLERS & Co 1774 Hongkong, 23rd July, 18739 this work containa morú than five times as many ne any other. Dictionary bitherto pub-THE UNDERSIGNED begs to inform the
Publio of THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION For practical purposes the arrangement of HONGKONG, HO NAM, AND CANTON
the work is ep complete, that a reference toat he une pops established at the pinces in "STUDENTS FIRST ASSISTANT, 12] to its pages onubiss person who under-rehab of HinG KER. By Dr. DavAN,with many Additions, Corde stands English to communicate emotionely Lu HONGKONG, at the Central Market, E Feil Barge tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS" Orthography with natives who understand nothing but Cal No. 12, Le se constantly on beud DEEF.
Snze. In this respect the work will be found MUTTON, POULTRY, BREAD, VEGE
indispensable to all Europenes residing in TABLES, and OILMAN'S STORES, &o, of will leave about the 8th instant. China, and to the natives Chemsolves if ex-the best quality. plains sabjects fully with which very few in-
AND
PRICE: In Paper Wrappers,
Neatly Bound....
Apply at the Daily Press Office.
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THE
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榮 WING-KEE COAL SLOR.
Proprietor of WLS Shop begs to inform the publis that his Blop bia beon botablished since 1855, at Endicott's Luce, and that he lus always a grout quantity of HEST- COAL in store fin arie Gentleuten.or: Ship mxatera-vishing to putronise him, uro requested to apply at his Shop
1y 1843 Hongkong, 16th August, 1873.
In BO NA and CANTON SHOPS, the
dred of them are perlently acquainted. To foregoing articles, with the addition of SPL parties resident in lngland and interested in B, BODA WATER, &c. G GAME when Chion it cannot, but the valuabin occasionally. "It comprises upwards of two thousand- lurge quarte puges.
TRUBNKE & C 60, PATERNOSTER BOW; W: F. BULL, "DAILY PRXES" OFFICE, HONGKONG,
Gentlenes and Forifica desirous of patron,
jismg hivi, are requested to apply at his shops |
“PACTOLE"
For Freight or Punsage, apply.to ;
LANDSTRIN & CO. 1951 Ringkong: 1st December, 1873. FOR ILOILO. Spanish Barque
PEPITA
ne above, where a fist of palous of articles will Optala Aldecoa, with have quick dispatch |ke förnished, võiva. will be supplied at the same, glove. jrate gil the yon round, an
KING KEE.
Jy 745 Hongkong, 13th May, 1873...
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Für Freight e Piquice, mply to
REMÉDIOS & ́05." 1944 Buoghing 29th November, 1673.
PM taking Pansengore, Maile and Freight, Arrangements having been made under for Japan, the United States, und Europe. which Mails for Landon arriving at Baez from Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of China by Private Ships will be forwarded to Lauling me issued for transportation to Yako destination via Brindisi, it is hereby notified hawa and cthar Japan Ports; to San Francisco, that the rates of postage, which must be paid in to principal points in the United States, Cava-advance, on sorrespondente addressed to be da, and Europe, via Overland Railroad and United Kingdom so forwarded, will be as fol. dognecting Liuos of Steamer, and to purls in Jowa, viz. Mexico and Central and South America.
For Letters....
Så sento per bulí,ounce,"
eneb.
not exceeding 1 omiee4cents..
4
4
every additional+
A Steamer of the Company will leave Shang- For Newspapers.....18 Sni about sums dots, via the Inland Sea Forte,
For Books and and wako dose connection at Tokohama,
Patterns. Tьs "COLORADO” will be due at San Fran oisoo January 17th, 1874, whence daily, Pas- sesger trains and daily Freight.trains are run over the Central and Union Pacifio Railroad Lius for Now-York, and for all the principal General Post Office, cities in the interior and upon the Atlantic Soiboard.
At New York, Fagoagers have selection of various lines of Steamora to England, France and Germany, A
F. W. MITCHELL,"
Postmaster Generut. Hongkong, 20th December, 1371.
Rotaru Passage Tickets jeaned at a reducibe prepaid of 20 on regular tates.
Fraight will be roseived on board until PM on the 11th proximo. Percal Packagea will be repoived at the office until 5, P.M; same day all Parcel Packages should to marked to address in fall, value of same is required.
For further information as to Passage or na Freight, nggly at the Agency of the Company,
Praya Went
A. HARRIS,
Hongkong, November 27th, 1873,
Agenda
It is hereby noticed that Lettera aðdressed to France may be sent either paid or unpaid at the option of the scuder; but the postugu on Prices Current, Newspapersand Books cunpot
·For each ouNCE The rate af postage chargeable on Lettere addressed to France per French Packet
12 centa. Per British Tacket when marked via i
Brindisi
....... 18 Per British Packet when marked vi
Alexandria and Ineseilles 12 F. W. MITCHELL.
Postmaster General,
General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 2nd April, 1972,
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