THE TRIAL OF MARSHAL BAZAINN.
(Pimen)
COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE.
DECEMBER 7TH, EVENING.
A good natigo lemand ban oxisted during the day for Bengut deux, and sales have been effect- ed at improved prices. The following are the alquing ratea:New Patar, 90073 to 3610; New Benares, 8005 to $610; Old Fut, $575 to 3577, tendency upward No change in Maiwa, first quality od drag wanted at $690. Market bare of good drag, sales of New Mules at $020 ousb, and $625 on credit; unsoldatok, 75 chicate.
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Bank Bills, at 3 mouth sight,42 Bank Bille, at 8 monta' sight,A Uredite, at 6 months' sight... 43 Documentary illa,at6 months'
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"As thó tríal of Marakni Bazaino procesa. its interest deepens, nud the great issues involved in it become apparent. It is purceived, ulike in France and in other countries, that far more is at stake thus the question of the honour or dis. bonour of a single man. Even that issue alone would have wide chegueneoa. Marshal Ba- zaine bold no ordinary position. He was indre than the commander of a grout French Army; The win the soldier to whose hacds the country and willingly confided its destinies in ite bour of peril, and 'French hereal? ould feel some But bia disgrace.. reflected humiliation France is still more deeply concerned in the matter. An opinion has been expressed in Gar- many that the condemnation of the Marshal is inevitable, benner the French devand a soupe-4 goub for their failure. Their ery is always Chab they have been betrayal, and if the Mahal is convisted of treachery chey will be able to throw the whole blue of their disasters on his aboulders. We cannot attributeON to the French such a lack of generosity, xad, at alt ovente, the distinguished tritual before whiol the arahni is arraignol cannot fail to mainta e impartiality." But it must be pwed the renown of Fennco is undergoing a snd oral within the walls of the Trianon. The inexorable nocsaities of a trial are laying bare the scoret history of the disasters of 1870, When it was essenti 1 that there should bave beau sole unity of aetion, natual confi-Chins Traders Insurance Company's Share- danga, ciaglowano nỵ ním, sơn men vaunted a nio- tore of distrust, suspicion, and distraction, Had the commanders of iba Freneb àrmy, even after the dieunters of Woerth and Farah, been able
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-$600 per share premium.
900 per sharòè premivin. Quina sut Tapas Matur Insurance.The 51
per share, discout.
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Chinese Laurance Company-$5 per share Hongkong Five Insurance Company'e Shares
8552 per share. China Fire Insurance Company's Shuros-$132)
per share.
Victoria Fire Insurance Company's Shares-
$120 per store, Hongkong and Whumpra Rook Company's
-Shuras-23 per cent, discount. longkong, Canton and Macao Stoumbout Co.'
Sices-31 per cent, premium: ShanghaiSteam Navigation Company-Tls,1093-
per sbhre:
teoncentrate their united'attention on the one object of encountering the German forces to the bear advantage, there was still hope for, at least un bouchrable pece. Bai, for as is proved at present, only one wa
come to hand out clearly as thovenghly single. minded in this crisis, And he is the present, President of the Republic, is where we bear of political and military vises conflicting with
ach other and paralyzing notion, of partial, reporta aid intercepted despatches, of jealousies and recrishimations. Are melancholy re velation of the real weakness of agrest country. in the ouais of 18 fate could hardly he made, and, whether Mavala Bazaine bu conciled or arquitted, this cruel exposure will remaia. Wera it merg Gundering which is brought to light, the revelation would be tolerable: but endid Frenchmen just feel that the spectacle before them is that of a moral disorganization, and it will the int result of the trial to teach them that they sabor from wounds deeper the any inflicted by the sword of the Germuna.
This painful interest almost overpowers, 1e we bave said, the personal issues; but when the first stuck of the revelation is over, we remul the feettit a Marahin of France is on trial for his life ant bonour, add we tarn to the special charges alleged against him. They have been defined in the flapors of General Rivière with asparing severity. The Mardal in nocused, is the first place, of a share of responsibility for the defeat of Furbash and of-deiquit in other respecta before the 12th of August. But, us he was not then instructed with the supreme cominand, but was, acting muder the ordera ož the Emperor, it is said the prasention will not press this bragely of the secination. Up to that date the Emperor's saying,
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share.
Hongkong Hotel Company's Shares-55 per
ceul, discount.
Inde-O-incse Sugar Company-
discount.
per cerit
SALES ON DECEMBER 6TH, 1879.
As reported by Chinese Vermicelli, 40 bags, at 36.10, by Obun-ohong to traveling trader.
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HE American Sp
:
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THE
*GLENISLA,”
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For Fright, apply to
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FOR SAN FRANCISCO. HEA Americay Ship
"AUREOLA,"
Roas, Master, will have early despatch as above.
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RUSSELL & O.
if 1837 Hongkong, 7th November, 1872 “FOR ILOILO.
14.8-Spanish Barote
"PEPITA,"
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Lang Ngan Fulp, 30 pionls, at Tls. 7.5.0.0, by BLANKETS. Fook-loong to-loes! trader.
White Sugar, 150 bage, at $6.60, by Feok. loong to travelling trudor.
Melon Breda, 30 baga, ut $3.90, by Tuck- én to travelling trader.
Iratus Nuts, 150 bags, RI $10.00, by Tye-loong to travelling trader
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DAMASK TABLE CLOTHS and NAP. KINS in all Sizes.
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Driel Lily Flowere, 10 bags, ac $13,00, by wong-fook-wo to travelling trader.. Cuttlefish, 25 bags, at $25.50, by Kwong-fook wo to tinvelling trader.
B BEG
For dute.
AKER & 0(0.
G MOST RESPECTFULLY to
that they
HAVE JUST RECEIVED,
Yard.
CARPET in Squares, and by the
VELVET PILE CENTRE and SOFA CARPETS.
LINEN ORUMB CLOTHS an STAIR COVERINGS
GOLE MATTINGS in all the sul withs, PLAIN and BORDERED. MATS. SHEEPSKIN CARRIAGE MATS,S: FLOOD CLOTHS, in all widths up to 8 ce Yards.
5. S. Tartır", THEIR NEW GOODS, consisting of the greatest NOTREMESTIN FANCY and TLAIN DRESS MATERIALS; BLACK and COLORED SILKS and SATINS
-SILK and CLOTH JACKETS,
in the Latest Styles: QUEENSLAND WOOL TARTAN SHAWLS;
Tout pouts pólublin," way he applied to the Marsha reputation as well as to the "course of oyunften from the moreût be bes
chine Umander-in-Chief the charge ageinet hi putine the gravest obaracter. It appears Er the Emperor, in bauding over the com. and to Marshal Bazajam gave it as his last order that the Army should be bought back-to Chalone. Some steps, it aceis, were in mediately takea with this view, and it was not until the troops were commencing their retrout in the direction of Verdun that the Boiperir tood his departure from Metz. It is alleged that at this moment it was perfectly possible! for Musha), Bitzaibe to make good ʼn is retrikas, and be is charged with having entertained from the first the iden af playing na independent park in the war": With this view, it is alleged, he formed the rest of retaining his army under the walls of Merz, and in one of the batties which ensued did he exert himself 'ne he might have done. At St. Privat he is, said to have left a single curpe to stain the attack of three, Gurman Army Corps, when bo had an umple reserve at his disposal; and in his answer he is reported to make the strange ex- eone that it was the duty of the officer coMM=" mading the reurive to come forward. A this point there are obviously two distinct questions ia ha determined. It will be one thing to abow that the Margal failed to do his best in his encounters with the Germane during those memomble ten days, and a very different thing to prove that he was deliberately acting upon the selfish inutive alleged. The former, paist is out which, in alt probability, may be readily detetained, but the latter will be very hard to EASH establish, The suggestion is entirely novel, and beurs sonte probability on the face of it. Of the two suppositions--that Bassize, thangh 'a good soldier, did not poseen the strategic capacity to deal with a great emer- geney, and that from the very first be bordinated its duties as Commander to bis owa "grandiamvat-the former is tw: “tho more likely. But the prosecution will try to establish the accond by dwelling on the inic curate and even deceptive character of the m formation which the Marell transmitted to LADIES and CHILDREN'S HOSIERY.]
the Emperor and to MacMahon. In wousecion
with this. Tadeed, there is que circumstance
evens murs remarkable iban uny alleged. mia. conduct of the Marshal. It now appeara
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FLOWERS,
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RIBBONS-
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LAOES.
REAL MALTESE and MILINES. LACE,
LINEN, and T-
EMBROIDERED SETS. HEMMED HANDKERCHIEFS..
FRENCH KID GLOVES. HORROCKSES LONG CLOTH,
in all zumbura.
provel that Marshal Mac Makon opposed a LINEN and COTTON SÄBETINGS. steady roaistance to the wish of the Paris Ministry that his Army should waieb to join! Bazaiae. Heiusisted that bis duty was to fill back on Purie, and Lenda every preparation for
CURTAIN REPA, FLANNELS.
&c.,
&c.,
doing on. But ailength a despatch arrived from The above GOODS have been carefully selected
Bacaine atatia definitely that he intended breaking away from Metz towards the north- exet. This left Marabul MacMahou no obviće, and, though convinced that the moveirent would!
be fatal, lio felt bound to join his inperior of- ficer. But the next day Marshal Basrine sent anolber despatch; stating that his intended march was doubtful. Had this reasted Mar-
from
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of Carops.
BAKER & CO
shal MacMahon's hands, he would probably COURT DRESS AND MANIDE MAKERS,
have reverted to his original resolve; but it
GENERAL DRAPERS,
never did reach him. It was delivered to Col. LADIES & CHILDREN'S OUTFITIERS,
Stoffel, whose reports as Military Attaóbá
as Berlin bave attracted so much attention :: and it never went further. The question arises, en whose responsibility was it stopped? Dia the Emperor interpose his authority to keep back important information from the General in commandP It is true, it should never be forgotten that the Emperor could not divest hioisalf entirely of responsibility for the con duct of the war. and that interference: whob otherwise would seem. vexations may have ap peared to him only his duty. But nothing ŝould justify an interferènes walch suppressed the truth.
The question of the Marabal's conduct when: the investment of New had once been cal tablished will probably adiait of being more clearly answered. There is no doubt be entered into negotiating with the Prussined through, 1. Reginer, who will be called upon as a wit ness to exphila bia mysterious proceedings.
would appear that Frien Bienierok suggested the possibility of Marshal Büzatue guarantee- ing, by means of the Army of iets, as 'tranty between the Express-Regent and the Presiune,
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No. PA, QUEEN'S ROAD, HONGKONG.
1925 Hongkong, 27th November, 1873,
FOR SALE.
A
MP A 4. N E TEUVE CLICQUOT-PONSARDIN
REIMS,
in Cases of 1 dem. Quarta,
and, 2 doz. Pints SANDER. Co, Bow heute for Chia, Japan and Hanila. f 216 Hongkong, 15th December, 1571. NOW READY,
BPORT for the year 1872. Price $10.
Ce Apply at the Daily Press Office. Hunghong, lat Fobtuary, 1873,
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PRINTED EMBROIDERED, and VEL VET FILE TABLE COVERS
PLAIN and PRINTED CLOTHS by Ulic
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LACE and MUSLIN CURTAINS. CRETONNE and other CHINTZS. BRASS and WOOD CORNICE POLES, with fittians complete.
WHITE and COLORED BLANKETS, in all Sizes,
ANDY TOILET WHITE and FANCY
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TANKARDS, with ICE POCKETS. Handsome CENTRE DISHES FLOWER HOLDERS, Plain, Git, Painted.
:
LADIES
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GENTLEMEN'S PARIS
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COSTUMES, SHAWLS, and OPERA CLOAKS 3
VELVET and SATIN SKIRTS, in the must ahoice colora."
RICH BLACK and COLORED SILKS. FANCY and BROCHE Dito
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INKSTANDS and BLOTTERS, in
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TOILET, CHEVAL and GILT CHIMNEY GLASSES.
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F
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IMPERIAL QUANTO,
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AA ANGLO-CHINESE DICTIONARY, published at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong,
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A Choice Assortment of FANCY WORK,
BERLIN,
MEDÆVAL,
STRASBORG:--·|
ULOTH mid LACET,
FLOWERS and FEATHERS:
LACE and MUSLIN SETS. SCARFS, TIES, BOWS, and ROMALS, SATIN and SATIN BROCHE,
LACE and CAMBRIC HANDKER CHIEFS.
wive,
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THE
**TA MESA,"
baving the greater portion of her Carro en gazed, will load as this and Whampoa For the above port, and will have quick deapnich.
For Fraight, apply to
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FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. HG 41 Clipper Ship
THE
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FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, HE Spanish Barque
REAL LAÇES, in all makes. BASH RIBBONS and SASHES, in all the pwest coloré and designs-
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LADIES COLORED SHOES; for evenizg"
APERITA
And
A carefully selected Stolt of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S UNDERULOTHING, and WOOL GOODS.
1847
...
Hongkong. 10th November, 1873,
"MAQAU.
FOR SALE.
"ALTAGRACIA," Quindi, Master, 13,000 picule capacity.
Apply to
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SIRAM FÖR SINGAPORE, PENANG, FOINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA; BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MED
TEHRANAN PORTS, AND SOUTHAMPTON;
ALSO,
THE PROPERTY of gentleman leaving BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA
the Colony
A CARRIAGE, Two PONIES,
NESS, complete.
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HARI
LA DE GRADA. Royal Hotel,
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General Pet-Ofice.
F. W. MITCHELJ.,
Postmaster General.
flongtong, 5th December, 1873.
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Letter for Registration will be received until 10 A.. on the 18th instant.
FW. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post-Office,
Hongkong, 4th December, 1973.
The Post Office of Victoria (Asatralia) having given notice to the General Post Office in Len don that articles of Jewellery received in that Colony are largeable with Customs Detic, the andersigned considers it necessary to make this Regalition known to the Puble, and to state that any letters or pucrata containing Be articles sent through the Prat are liable, with their contents, to be forfeited.
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"F. W. MITCHELL
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Hongkong, 20th April, 1872.
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For Freight or Passage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 1959 Hongkong, 3rd December, 1873.
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEHOT POSTE FRANCAIS.
SMOKING GAPS, TOBACCO POUCUDS, THE Company's Steamship PANOT BRAIDS, &c.
** HOOGLY,”
SHANGHA
The MILLINERY, just zow opening, direet Captain Varangot, will be despatched for from the first Paris House will compare fa-TO-DAY, the 8th instant, a 5 P.. Tourably both in style and price with any as yet shown in Hongkong-
LACE GOODS...
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FOR SHANGHAI,
TRIMMING and DRESS VELVET, in all Danish Steamer shades.
"ABIA," BLACK and COLORED MOIRE ANI. P. Molsen, Master, will bava quick despatol. TIQUE.
as ahoge.
For Freight or Passage, apply to COLORED SILKE, Ohgine Shades fať Even-i
• WM, PUSTAU & Co., ing Wear,
f 1973 Hongkong, 4th December, 1873.
FOR MANILA.
WINTER WRAPS and SCOTCH PLAIDS. OLAN SHAWLS?
WATERPROOF CLOAKS,
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ROMAN and BROCHA SASHES
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HD Steamship
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Agents.
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OB outprohesiveness and practical service this Work stands unrivalled: “All toe new words which the Chinese have of late years bean compelled to coin to express the numeruus ubi jecta in unohinery pantography, tulegraphy, and in science generally, which the rapid advance: of foreign relations be imposed upon them, sve bere given in extenso. Each and every word is
L fully illustrated and explained, forming ser
oisten for students of a most instructive nature. Both the Court and Puati pronunciations are given, the accents being carefully marked on the best principle hitherto attained. The typp graphy displays the success of an attempt to make tho Chinese and English type correspond in the sine of body, thereby alleoting a wast economy of space, achieving a clearness not previously attained, and dispensing with those
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For Freight or Fasaage, apply to
DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Op. if 1981: Hongkong, 5th December, 1873. OCEAN STEAMSHIP, COMPANY,
FOR LONDON,pia SUEZ QANALA T
FAHET Company's Steamship
"ACHILLES"
will be despatched on ur beat the 15th instant Insaranno risks accepted du helmis, of the Coun
pany is order
Un Ton 27, all risks, 38. % F.P.A
Silt 15. do. For Freight or Passage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE,
Agents
1961 Hongkong. 3rd December, 1879..
STEAM TO SHANGHAI, DARI ES Taking Cargo at through retos for NAGASAKI
and HIOGO.J. TUE P. & D. S. N.Co.'s Steamship.
TSS
For 1874,
ANGLO-OHINESE CALENDAR AND TABLE OF
Ilide Tides AT SHANGHAL
LANE, ORAWFORD & Co.
if 1778 Hongkong, 28th October, 1873.
NOTICE.
and that a messenger was sent to the Empress KRUPP'S CABT STEEL. WORKS, vast margize and vadant prices which, baY STEAMERS leaving this port requiring
restoration of ber dgonety: She is known to
to obcin, if posilule, her nament to a forcible.
bare ropelled all such overtoras with a spirit
•
ESSEN (GERMANY) | SOLE AGENT FOR CHINA AND JAPAN
F. PEIL
which did her honour, and she arged Groverai ti 1871 Hongkong, Shanghai, Cologna (Gorgany, Bourbak to phos his sword at the diepsial of
the Government of the National Defcugu. BeHE TOURIST'S GUIDE
REDUCED PRICE $1. Marsbu. Bazine, having once upterinind this temptation is said to have bean fascinated Containing the names of all the Articles of
by it, and to bave deliberately retained his Trade, objects of Natal Hlatory, Formature,
boretofore obaracterized Chinese publications;
W. G. HALE & Do
* ORISSA? will leave for the above plado about 24 hours" altor che arrival of the next English Mail,
A. MOVER,
Superintendent, P, 0.5. N. Coa Office, ?
Hongkong, 28th November, 1979, [1981]
- JEAM TO TOKOHAMA. THE P. & O.S. N. Oo.'s Stegiship
"AVODA". Saigon will leave for the above place shortly after the
urrival of the dert English Mail,
A. HOIVER,
To linetrate the vast arope of the work, the COAL, ao obtain it from the Uader. Following facta are submitted for consideration, signed. Chalmers Vocabularly contains about 16,000 Chiness characters, and Modhurst'e English and Obinese Diminary about 100,000, whilst this work contains more than $40,000-Eng ish words, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese olara ter. Again, despite at the gasmaury and other elemoutary works, as yeb published, that
Lordasin incution in the expectation of being X., &c., with the Panth, and Mandarin Fronnatudent of this difficult hnguage absolutely re- able to play. Rome important pical vietion. part in the tragedy. He is said to have le Also a few copica of the GRAMMAR of the guironoples to display the various appli
no effort to communicate with the Government Chineas-Langunge, in two Parts.
of the Nationald Dofonor, to have misinformed
The Daily Prose-Office,
NOW BEADE,
RE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION
STUDENT'S FIRST ASSISTANT,
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Superintendcal. Hongkong, 28th November, 1973. (1932 EAKWOOD LOGS and PLANES, of all P. & G. S. N. Co.'s Cline,
FOR ADELAIDE, S.A. THE British Brig
Bizz
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FREDERIO DEGENAED. cations and equivalent of differens words which tf 1483 Hongkong, 6th September, 1873, have one general meaning. Of these exumples
FOR SALE. RASAKA this work bontains proro: that live inici na macy na muy other Dictionary hitherto pet-OHN DURAND & Co.'s FAMOUS BOR DEAUX WINES --CLARET, St. Julien lished.
For practical purposes the rangement of Medoc, Wond. ST. JULIAN. STES the work is Be complete, that a reference FFRE, MARGAUX, LAROSE, LAFITTE to its pages enables a parson who under in I dozen cages. HAUNT SAUTERNES, stunde Loglish to communioute effentively 1805 and 1862 in 1 dozen buace.. with natives who understand nothing but thi
bis own officera resposting the state of alfaire, and to hayo, negtseled obriona opportu nities. At last hy is charged with mapitalut ing long before he could bare best equspelled by want of supplies, and in this capitulatior itself to have bees regardiose of the “honour. of the Army. These lutter accentione, it would seem, nun be brought to 's definite test, and it is too early 20 yet to express any opinion as to their probability. It is difficul to get over the brand fast that an immeUSE army withyaruns in ita bande, and by no mea ZIG dessitute of mapplies, capitulated without any instrace in which French Lounendera obarred Emprumo effort; and perhaps it is not the only
rather the rules than the possibilities of war, established since 1955, at Endicott's Lano, und quarte pagos, In any event, in investigation which coust be that he hné always u urent quartity of BEST painful can hardly be followed by any satis- COAL in store fur sak.: Gentlepon or Ship-
llowed by any entis. "factory result.
masters wiphing to patronjoo tim, aro requested. į to apply at bis Shop.
Madame Felix, te mother of Hoobel, has just Lied et 75:
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Trop the public that his shop has been
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It bopfrisan upwards of two shonsand large
11843 Hongkong, 16th August, 1875, ".
-- “ ROWENA "; will have immediate despatch. For Freight, apply to
Company's Agents, with the Bill of Lading or
F. W. NITORELL.
Postmaster Generol Hongkong, 2d Anges, 1870,
with Parcels and the Company do not hold Jeacral Post Office, thoniselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudies which may happen from the incor FOOTAGE IN Anòù declaration.
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Jt in bereby notified that henceforward the. The Company reserve the option of forward-pratage ou letters addressed to Newfoundland, ing all goods shipped by their Steamora for which must be paid in advance, will be as fol. Barope through Egypt, either he rail or by law, viz. Canal in their own Sterners frin vossele When forwarded riį gecente aneb foxmce. employed for the purpose.
Shippers are particularly requested to rule the turns and conditions of the Company's Black Bills of Lading.
A. Mol VEH, Saperintendent. Poninsular and Oriental Steam. Navigatio Co.'s Office, Hongkong. 5th December, 1973.
THROUGH U.S. MAIL LINE FROM CHINA AND JAPAN TO. NEW YORK.
PACIFIC MAIL S. 8. COMPANY
IN CONNECTION WITH CAS. TOENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANIES.
THE 8, 3." COLORADO" will love Bong- kong for Ban Francisco, via Yokohumu, on FRIDAY, the 12th December, at 3 o'clock
Brindisi..........
When forwarded vi
Marsoilles
When forwarded via 23
Southampton..
W. MITCHELL
Paitmaster General. General Post-Offer,
Hongkong, 2nd February, 1873.
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It is hereby notified for general information that on had after the 1st Angmat next, the Commission chargeable on Money Orders isaned upon the United Kingdom ul Hongkong, Shanghai, and Yokohama will be as followe On mums not exceeding £2.......38 cents. Above £2 and not excoading £5...36 A bore to and not execeding £7...34 Above and not execeding £10.,72
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster Genert,
feneral Post Office,
Hougkong, 15th July, 1870,
When forwarded-viû
Brindisi.. ... 42 cents each half-oince. When forwarded vid
Pa taking Passengers, Mails and Freight, For Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of It is bereby notified for general informat Lading are issue for transportation to Toko that, the Postuga (whichst be paid in ad- bama and other Japan Porte, to San Francisco, vence upon letters addysed to Prince Ed- to principal points in the United States, Cana-ward Island, will henceforward bone follows, di, and Burope, zin Orerland Railroad and viz. :- aoanecting Lints-of Stewwers, and to porta, in Mexico and Ceutral and South America.
AStesiner of the Company will leave Shung bai about cumio date, via the Inland Sea Poris. and make close connection at Yokolan.
The "COLORADO" will be due at San Fran- cisco January 17th, 1874, whence daily Par ger trains and daily Freight trains are run over the Central nad Union Pacifis Railroad Lines for New York, and for all the prinsipal citice in the interior end upon the atlantic: Seaboard.
At New York, Passangura are selection of various lines of Stoamers to England, France and Germany.
Return Pataga Tickete issued at a relietu » of 20% on régular rates.
Marseilles... 36 cents ench balf-ounce, When forwarded vid
Santhampton..... 28 cents each boli-owner.
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmaster General. General Post Office.
Fongkong, 28th July, 1970, "
It is hereby notified that a line of British Mail Contract Pachete has been established be-. tween Aden and Zinzibar, which, with connect- ine lines, will afford regular means of con- reyance of correspondence from Hongkong for foreign ports on the East African Coast, sa well as for Natal and the Cape Colony, St He Fraight will be received on board until 4 leas and Ascension, and that beneforward.the on the 1tb proxime. Parcel Pachet postage, which must be paid in advance, on let- will be received at the office until 5 PM.mters addressed to Zanzibim, Mocomique, Dela- days all Pureel Packages should be marked to go Bay, Natal, the Cape of Good Hope, and address in fall; valne of same, is required.
Recension, will be 20 cents for each half-ounce, For further information, us to Passage or newspapers 3 cents each. Fright, apply at the Agency of the Company, Praya West.
Agent.
T. A. HARRIS.
Hongkane, November 27th, 1873,
NOTICE.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MARITIMES.
.PAQUEBOTS-TOSTE FRANCAIS,
་་ ་
F. W. MITCHELL,
Postmester Generel.
General Post-0Gee,
Hongkong, 12th May, 1873, Arangements having been made under which lails for London arriving at Suez hom China by Private: Ships will be forwarded to destination via Brindisi, it is hereby notified that the rates of postage, which must be paid in advance, on correspondence addressed to the United Kingdom so forwarded, will be za fil- For Letter..... ......24 cents per half ounce.
ench. For Newspaper &
[not exceeding ouuco 4 cents, For Booke and Patterns.....
4. 12. overy additional
F. W. MITCHELL
Postmaster General.
Hongkong, 20th December, 1871.
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DE GALLE, ADEN, SUBZ, JONAILA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARBEILLES;
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AND BOMBAY
PROVENCE Commandant BRUKET, with
ON THURSDAY, the Sib December, 1878, General Post Office, TURNER & Cb.
· f. 1999 Hongkong, 5th December, 1878,. FOR MANILA. THE Spanish Baraus
..
"MAHIA Y VICENTA"
MATES, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CAE GO, will leave this. Port for the aburo places.
It is hereby notified that Letters _Kjärrseed Cargo and Specie will be registered for Lon. to France usy be sent either paid or napsid,ut.
der as well as for Mavanilles, and accepted in the option of the sender; but the postage on.
news. In this respect tha work will ha found ALTE NOIRE, CARTE BLANCHE 1 So. Calon, Braater, will have immedinte des transit through Marsailles for the principal Prices Current, Newspapers and Books cannot
dispensable to All Europeans residing in GLADIATEUR, Case of 2 doz. Pints, or China, and to the ratiren themselves, it 2 doz. Quarts, Bugène Cliquet's CHAMPAGNE, Pct. For the above port.
For Freight or Bussage, apply to plaius subjects fully with which vory few ia cases of I doz. Quizle
REMEDIOS & Ou deed of tuomare perfectly acquainted. To Startup & Keutjelenaina PORT WINES
tf-1066 | Hỏngkong, Erû December, 1873, parties resident in England and interested in and SHERRIES, iu 1 duz, easza, bottled in the
FUR BANGKOK. Blanchy Froren & Co.'s Requiem BitAN HD French Barque DIES, Staudant Strength and Party, in 1
"PACTOLE? will leave about the 8th instant
For Freight or Pabenge, apply to
LANDSTEIN & Co
1873 1951 Hongkong, Isi Desember,
TRUBNER A. Cùs dü, PEZKEROSTER Row: W. F. BALIA "PATLY FRSAE" OFFICE, HONGKONG,
dozen checa,
Peter Dey & O's Euperior Pale, Diy SHERRY, in 3 Józs
Apply to PAUL, EHLERS & Ou! 1779 Hongkong, 29rd July, 1873.
places of Europa.
be prepaid
For inch gunce Shipping Galera will be grunted till non cargo will be received on board until 4 P., The ente of postage chargeable on Spacie and Parcela until 8 P.M. on the 17th Lotters addressed to France “per" December, 1873. (Parcols are not to be aeat French Packet
32 conta. on board they must be left at the Agency's Per British Packet when marked via Oloe) Contents and value of Packages are Brindia... I regairód.
Per British Packet worn marked vis For further particulare, ortly at the Com Alexandria and Marseilles 15 W. MITCHELE, piny'a Olbe
Postmaster General O. BERTRAND,.
Principal Agent Hongkong, 4th December, 1873,
General Post Office
Hongkong, 2nd April, 1872
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