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THE DAILY PRESS, THURSDAY, DECEMBER ora, 1878.

sions, when the British Gorerament felt itself compelled to interfero in dider to save the delicate fabric of credit fram mttar collapse, We do not for a moment doubt that if the Bank of Beglund were të proposé lo withdraw from airaalation half the gold in Sta vaults at the instance of any one who might and it worth his while, in order to further specula. tivo.operations, say on the Stock Exobango. pay a few hundred or thousand pounds A day: very strong measuree would be teken both by Daegative and Logialative quibo ritics. As we understand, this treasure is not placed at the diepoent of the speculators on any Becurity hot that of the Speen itselt, nor is it the proceeds of good nativa bills discounted. The discount of good bille ja of scorse the most legitimate employment for bunkers' deposito, But whers tas bille are obviously accommodation bill manufactured for the oondust of the wildest speculation, they cease to be a prudent, banking security--Iu response to the appeal wade to him. Fing, Tho-V'ni, han insed a proclamation forbidding the Chinese dollar apaculutore to continue bair rigging of the mar let, under pain of a very henry fine-Shanghai

Courier.

KIUKIANG.

16th November.

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Missionary fa young mat, not knowing of course anybbing about political or international affairs) was acting as interpreter to Mr. Avery, Tho, Minister, baving died, Mr Holcomb” bão written to the Foreign Ministers that he is

For Sale.

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For Cale THOMPSON F

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PALE NOW SHOWING

"solested to wear woll,»,

Chargé d'Affaire ad interim of the United HAVING waived törer Grail delivery of BLACK and OCLOURED SILK, especially Btates Lesention

It is indeed a curione state of things when a Mincionary comes the enddenly to represent his country. In Mr. Dow's time, there was a greation with the Tenng-li Yanese, the same gentlemis took Dr. Williams place, and the Tamén objectal. To dover the whole thing. I think Mr. Low obtained from Washington kind of authorization for him to act. I know. not how it is now; it seems nothing of that kind bas taken place

Of course, as an American, who una been acting in offetal basiness, Mr. Holdomba bas to take.ears of the Legation papere, seals, o, but do not een how fat he on not an Obief, and in the name of his Gegenment.

There is a difference between a Chargé d'Affaires appointed by his Government in per

GOODS for the

AUTUMN and WINTER SEASONS," solicit an Inspection of the following

Biob Black GLACE and GROSGRAIN SILK, from the best French makers.

Colored GROSGBAIN and FANCY SILKS,

VELVETS and VELVETHENS, in all Colore, HOMESPUNE FRENCH MERINOES,

PLAIN and FANCY FLANNELS, for RENT WA Moming Gowda,

LADIES and CHILDREN'S HATS, |New Colors in RIBBONS FLOWERS, #04 SHAWLS for Chairs, CARRIAGE RUGS. FEATHERS

in all the Nawost Ebados

BEST WHITH BẮTH ìd WHITNEY FANCY DRESS MATERIALS, in the Now BELGIAN COUNTERPANES and TOILET AROMA BLANKFIBER YET!

Texturas."

TAGS COTERS, AROMANIAN | MELTON CLOTH, SERGE, and HOME- WOOL POPLINS.

SPUN COSTUMES, raado in Latest Söyle- Plain and Figured Japanese SILKS. A Large Variety of CHRISTMAS TOYS and

PRESENTS for Children. All WOOL BERGES.

LADIES BOOTS and SHOES, Buttons, and Elastice. GENTLEMEN'S FELT HATS, in Infest Shapes The Chutab, Buto, Ryde, Athol,

Argylo, and Stamford, wakat WHITE SHIRTS, Collars attached, cut spesially low in the neck.

BOOKS, UNDERVESTA, and

UMDRDLLAS, PA

Colored BRINUS,

Sooch PLAIDS.

Ladies' Res

Ready-made COSTUMES.

Eichly Embroidered CASHMERE TAB-

any one temporarily charged with repre- JACKETS, seating the Irgation, but not properly the nation, q soling sa independent ohief; and rally, there is what is known an imply Churgs-des-Archives, ie, in charge of the Arobices with no represention whateve

The Newest Shapes. In SILK, VELVET, and OLOTII JACKETS trimmed with Fur

Ladies' TRIMMED FLATS of the "Intert.

direct from Facia

A Few OVERLAND and RAILWAY

SZTRUNKS:

ont mission is rogntar Minister or Rupre sentative of his omntry, for all purposes, only having loss gatory), and a Oburga d'Affaires ad interim appointed also citber directly by bia Government, or acting or oficial (as would do a regular Secretary of Legation belonging to the Mr. W. G Stronach, Her Majesty'a reprezen Diplomastio Service; and, again, what tho Latire at this port, departed on the 30th October Franek call Charyd des Afaires (not d'Affaires), LERS, MANTLDS, aid SLEEVELESS SCARVES, TIES, GRAVATS BOOTS. for Chinking, the Consulate being left in an naprotected condition for no less than furt night, mack to theabuoyance of the inhabitants who scam to have been surprised that it should Love lasted enon a long time. Dr. Allan, how avar, arrived on the 13th instant, and rallared the constable of bis responsibility. The Russian zanbaat, Goronstat one here from Hrakow, but stared only a few hours on her way down the river. On the 12th a big jauk ran on the top of the China Marchants' Steamer Company's balk, which was hamt some time nga, and whe sank in a few minutes, the bootmen eucceed me only in saving a small portion of the cargo Fortunately no lives wore lost. Yang Kung pao, ou Imperial Commissioner, who came hara few days sings from Huko on a ton of inspection, left again yesterday for Hankow. the water. Shanghai Courier Correspondens

.:

The evumstance of winter naviga tum to Hentein in uafortunatles, presentative can be for some months. And Gaseral Grant's term of office will be out in little over a year, perhaps Dr. Williams will come-back

The man who could well represent las ooantry and all Foreign interests in China), would Lo Mr. Soward. He will perhaps receive in a few american inserate are to be represented during daga a telegram from Washington, nato bow

It is well the points I have unged should be. The chief craminer of the Provincial Ex-considered, ad incidents may arise (as for in amination, Far-yen-lang, leavee for Chinking stance diplomatic conferences) when either the shortly, en zite to Peking. The people appear- to ha disandined at the rapacity shown in Sung-Yemen or Foreign Ministers' might. demanding of casting presents. While in the question the United States baring any repres province be lives at the expense of the local sentative at Peking now,

The Funeral service over the remains of Mr officials, and unless they treat him liberally with presente, de, le is likely to quarter him very is to be held to-morrow (16) a the self on them for d long time, The Governor, Fereige Legations in Peking will attend, as US. Legation, when all the members of the Lin Kwani, is expected at Hankow on his way well as the remainder of the sunal resident co to his new post as Viceroy of the Two Kwang naity. After this the coffin will be remored Weather very fine, but the river it falling to Tientsin, and thence to Shauguzi for trans rapidly, which looks ominous for winter naviguportation to the United States, N. 0. Daily tion.-N. C. Herald

News Correspondent.

HANKOW.

We (Shanghai Courier) hear of a singularj ecision between the Roman Catholics" and

TEDO.

33, QUEENA Eðád, 668 Hongkong; 16th November, 1875.

“UST BEUEIVED and for SALE, 30, Caron

of-Oko co 4 MONTILLADO-SHORAI

FELT HATS.

The Now Shapes a Ladies' and Children's in One Dozen Cases, Cavite. Choroots and

Segara. Apply to

J. M. GUEDES, JR. 1705 Hongkong, 17th Novembar, 1875, DO DE HONTEBELLO CARTE

BLANCHE CHAMPAGNE Core316 Der bano (1 dozen.) Pints,$16

A large assortiment of WooL SHAWLS and PALLIUMS

BALL DRESSES and OPERA CLOAKS, Black SILK VELVET ọf the best makes, Black and Colored. VELVETEEN. The New Shaded in RIBBONS TUR. QUOISES to mateb.

SASHES and SASH RIBBONS. SİLK SCARVES.

5, discount on 25 Cards..

ya

BOURBON WHISKEY, $12 per cave (I dozen)

FOR SALE STR

-HEARD & Co. 975. Hongkong, 23rd June, 1875.

HE TOURIST'S GUIDE REDUCED PRICE $1 Containing the nories of all the Artioles of Trade, objects of Natural History, Furmatura,

with the Punta, and blondarie Pronun ciation.

LACE, MUSLIN, and LINEN SETS. SWANSDOWN and FUR TRIMMINGS, SWANSDOWN COLLARS, PELERINES and MUFFS.

BUGLE LACES, GIMPS, and FRINGES. Chinese Language, in two Partn

The Daily Presa Ofies., Children's OLOTE JACKETS.

Vessels on the Berth.

FOR SAIGON,

THE Bright Stauibër.

*ESTEPONA,”

Vessels on the Berth.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, FOINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, A BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI Port on MONDAY, the 13th instant. Captain L. B. Hubbuck, will leave for the awo TORBANEAN PORTS,

"For Freight or Passage,spply to

MEDIETON; AND LONDON

ALSO.

BODY SHING, BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA, Bonham Strand.B PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

1796 Hongkong, 8th December, 1878:

COBAN SEBAMSHIP COMPANY......

FOR LONDON, M.SUEZ CANAL, THE Company's Stedmahip

**GLAUOUS"

will be despataked on or about the 18th instan‡. For Freight or Passage, apply iɔdat de b BUTTERFIELD & WIRE, Agents, 1778 Hongkong, 2nd December, 1875

== FOR SINGAPORE, TENANG, AND -CALUUTTA, THE Steamship -

ARGYLET Captain D, Cool, will leave for the shove Parts on THURSDAY the 16th fustant, at Three o'sloer rat

Despatches will close at 2,300 ..

·For Freight or Fassage, apply to

JARDINE, MATHESON & Coi 9à 1799 Hongkong, 7th December, 1875, -: DE FOR LONDON AND HAKBURG,

SUEZ-CANAL, BI Stoamsbry

——— GALATEA” Bobme, Master, expected here on or about the 18th Deo. prax will have immediate despatch 16-abore.

For Freight or Pasange, apply to

SIBUSSEN &

Agents. 1781 Hongkong, 29th November, 1875,

FOR HAMBURG, NEE A I German Barque

"CARL RUPTER;" Lanson, Master, will have quick · dæpatoh ne.

For Freight, apply to

SIEMSSEN & Co.,

MESTERN & HÜLSE,

Cantin.

1790 Hongkong, 2nd-December, 1875.

~FOR SAN FRANCISCO, TYRE A·3/ƑÃwajisn Bark.

ALUNALILO,”.

|NAVIGATION" COMPANY'S (Steamship. “GOICONDA” Usptain ANDERSON, with Her Majesty's Mall, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above plasses on THURSDAY, the 9th Decembor, at Noon

Cargo will be received on board until Noon, Specie and Parcels at the offon until 2 P.M, cu the Sth.

For Particularsregarding Freight and Pra- ago, apply at the F40. N-Oo.'s Office Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF FRUKAGES ARE REQUIRED.

*** A Written Declaration of the Contenta and Valuo of the Packages for the Overlund floute is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippars to the Company's Agoats, with the Billa of Lading o with Parcels and the Company do not hold themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the incor reatness on such declaration,

Shippera of argo for Bombay mo requested to take note, that the Stestere leaving Hong- kong in corresponderes with the Anatration Steamers from Calle to, Botzbay, may call at Colombo,

The Company reserve the option of forward- ing all goods shipped by their Stoomery for Hurope through Egypt, wither by vift, or by Canal in their own Steamers, or in vossale employed for the purpose.

Shippers are particularly requested to note; the terms and conditions of the Company's Black Bill of Lading, MARVATA. MOIVER, Superintendant,

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation

·Cu.'u Offov, Hongkong, 27th Nurember, 1875,

US MAIL LINE

PACIFIO MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY

THROUGH TO NEW YORK, TIA OVER- LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AT YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO. ED 8.8. CITY OF TOKIO" will leave Hongkong for San Francisos, vis Yoke hama, on WEDNESDAY, the 15th Decembe, of 3 F.M, taking Passengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Through. Passenger Tickets and Bils of

bama and other Japan Ports, to Ban Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and South Amerion, and to New Tork and Europe, viê OVER- LAND RAILWAYS.

Post-Gféce Notiácations.

A mail will along

Satow and Shanghai-Por Arrators Apear, 10-day, the 9th inat., as 1.80 P..

For Manila.Per Malan, on Saturday, the 11th inst., ut 11.30 am..

For Singapore, Penang, and

Calcutta, Per Argyll and indestan, on Thursday, the 16th izst, ut 2:30 FILTRU

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET, The English Oontrrot Paoket GOLCONDA will be despatobed with the Knile for Barope, to, on THURSDAY, the Sth Deo:

Tas following will be the houra eclosing the Mail,

Wednesday, 8th Dec

5P.M., Money Under Office loses.

6 P.M., Post Office clases except the NIGHT. Box, which remains open all vīgus... Thursday, 9th Deo,

:..........

7 AM Post Office opere for enl of Stampe, Registry of Lettere, and Post- ing of all correupondence,

10 A., Post Office closos except for Lata

Lettore Ragistry of Lettors eCAISS. 10.15 A., Letters may be posted on payment

Sofa LAE FEE of 16 cenie extru

-Postage, until

11.A., whom the Post Office CLOSES

entirely

11.50 M., Letters (but Letters only) addrese.

ed to ile United Kingdota vid hindisi, or to Singapore, may be posted on board the Froket on payment of a Late Fee of 48 dents extir postage.. 1150 Posting on Board cenę.

ALFRED LISTER,"

water Generali General Feet-Office,

Rongkong, 27th November, 1875.

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES

*PACK FF.

The United States' Mail Packet CITY OF TOKIO will be despatched on WEDNESDAY, the 15th instant, at 8 r. with the all---

For Yokohama, San Francisco, the United States, and the United Kingdom.

The Post Office will be open for the reception of Ordinary Letters, Books, dewspapers, d vent] 200 P.M.

Letters can be posted our hoard the Packet from 2,90, Pa. to 2.50 35., on payment of a Late Fee of 12 cents in addition to the Postage.

The Prepayment of the Postage to all the above places by this rate: is compulsory. Correspondence insufficiently prepaid will be forwarded by the English Packets. the United States must be perscribed per Correspondence addressed to Yokohama and LITE OF TIKIO, sad that, uldressed to the San Francisco"

Also a few copies of the GRAMMAR of hemin Marston, will load here for the above Lading are issued for transportation to Yoko United Kingdom mast be superscribed vid

DEATH TO WRITE ANTS, Boys' CLOTH SUITS, in all sizes.

THE Toderaigned has roosived a further Infants ROBES, PULISSES, and supply of MALPASS PATENT COM FOUND for Preserving Timber from the CLOAKS.

Burages of White Ante, d A

BABY LINEN, and India' UNDER CLOTHING.

Ladice FANCY FLANNEL DRESSING GOWNS.

GLOVES, ́ ́Ladies' and Gentlemen's Best French KID

An assembly of booso-holders has been pre other inhabitants at a place called Haing-kwu ganised in Tokio for the consideration of loo! chow, near Hankow. It appears that & new masters of publio importansa. It is called the Church has been redently erected in this neigh-Tokio Xsigi-ho. bearbook and that there are a good many native Mr. Uyemura, Gon chijs of the Kioto-fa, bas converte. On one occasion, however, work issued a proclamation to the hairdressera, in- brother" fell from grace moet lamentably. All forming them that all those who follow the stylu 1 fellow-villagers were chia-obinofug Pa-sa will pay a tax of two be monthly. with extraordinary vigour for rain, and it seems that this poor fellow was tempted to join them which are still in use for conveying passenger

The Esko de Japon anya that the ferry boats party from hebit, perhaps, and partly from a and merchandise across the rivers which traveras jeb to participate in any blessing that might the principal reade of the empire, will all be ezene. The parish priest, however, happening replaced by stone or wooden bridges as soon as make, to pass that way at the time, detected him in possible. A wooden bridge has been already the very act of apoatacy; sized him where be thrown noroes the river Agagawa, in the province was, rebuked Zim sternly for his sin, and carried of Tetebiga Work will be at once, recom. bim off-doables to be made an example of.menced on the projected stone briga anross the The villagers thereupon wazed exceedingly Bives Bivanagawa in that province. It will be wrath and attempted to interfore; but finding 1200 feet in length, and, being built on the they could avail hobbing they set to ark and beat Buropean urobitectural models, will be one. did their very best to destroy or daface the of the most magnificent bridges in Japan. chursh. The local laten, however, any matters

in a different light; and after severely punish- ing the ringleaders and rating them well for thair folly, he presented the Catholic bishop with a hoceand tnels for the damage-done, with many expressions of regret.

CHEFQO,

19th Novembar, When doctors differ it is very bad, but then it is bad principally for their patients, aut I fancy that the patient community at Chefoo will be the greatest sufferers from the care of Carrinhael Myers, which commenced this morning before H.B.AL.'s Consul. The plain. tiff's petition is for diedelalien, of partnership on the ground of wut of confidence in bis partner; borne out, as it is alleged, by badly kept acosas and general mismanagement of the monetary affairs of the firm during the plaintiff's absence in Enghat. The defense, as far as we are informed appears to be based npon the fact that Dr. Myers. being a profes gonal man, he did nos pretend to be a reliable book-keeper; but did his beet, telling his part ner that at the time that in all likelihood several rolstates and antssions may have ocurred which-on-proper enquiries and investigations between themselves would be discovered and rootised.—Shanghai Courier corrispondont.

TIENT IN

YOKOHAMA

Mr. Goto, loe-President of the Gen-ro-in bas The Echo du Japon states most distinctly that

sent in bis resignation.

A sad navident occurred on the 23rd àltimo, resulting in the death of a French gentle named,Paul Carrès. The deceased, who lived with Mr. H. Digron, at No. 134, wna za ardent sportamon; and on the 22nd uft, went into the country in servol of game. About 13 o'olcok the following moring, during the absence of Mr. Degron in Yedo, he was engaged in cleaning the gun which he had used, when, through some unexplaiced canse, the weapon went off sad the unforta aute gentleman was accidentally shot by his own band. The report of the gua brought the sorvauta to the spot, but Mr. Gariés was found to be quite dead, Au suguing we held on the 24th, before Monsieur E. Kraetzer, French Consul, into the oiren etatoes of the lamentable accident, which resulted in a verdict of accidental death. The funeral book place the same afternoon, and was pumerously attended by the friends and compatriuts of the deceased.

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Port, with quick despatch.

For Fright or Passage, apply to

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Ob. 1782 Boogknosz, 3rd December, 1875.

FOR YONDON. MEA I British Ship

ALEXANDRA,"

A Steamor of the Mitum Biebi SS. Company will leave Shanghai, vil the- Inland Sea Ports,

One Frokago will prepare 300 superficial techos Bolin, Master, will load herd and at/bout sama date, and make close connection at.

of Flooring. Price 50 Vente par Pookago.

WH NOTLEY, For B. Davies, Sole Agent for China, · No. 6, Stanley Street,, 1st Oct., 1875, (3m 1491 0.0 AL DEPOL CALS of all description supplied to Stesmere

by the Urdersigned.

Whaшpos, and will have quick despatch as above. For Freight, apply com

1721

*** VOGEL, HAGEDOEN & Co. Hongkong, 10th November, 1875..

FOR NEW YORK.

METEOR,"

BOOTS and SHOES of Dawson's Best with Mr. J. MAOLBROSE, OF ICONO A Yox, Divoksen, Master, 595 Tous Register, having

Orders may be left at the Godowns, Wanchal,1 German Bark Praya

the greater portion of her Cargo, engaged, will have immediate despatak. BAN halda S VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co.

1658 Hongkong, 9th November, 1875.

FOR NEW YORK.

Lo.,

&t.

VICTORIA EXCHANGE,

QUEEN'S ROAD AND STANLEY STREET, HONGKONG

AND AT SHANGHAI,

FOR SALE.

LONG WATER and GENERAL PERFUMERY, from EDOUARD PINAUD and Co. R

Double FOWLING-PIECES, Lefaucheux, and REVOLVERS..

PAGNE, Carta Noire and Carta Bladobe, Pinte and Quarts,

DE BAINT MARCHÁUK ET C'S CHAM

Fresh SALAD OIL, at $450 per dozen, other Brands M

Old Oognan BISCUIT DUBODOHE and

kay Springs, at $3 per do.

Dépôt de la Compagnie Fermira da Vishy,

dozen (2 different kinds.)

A good Breakfast CLARET, si 3250 por.

GRAND VIN DE SILLERI, at 212 por

dozen

ANTOINE ET FILE (of Paris)

Dépôt of the well-known INES, from Mesra,

CLARET, ia Casks, &., &c. &c., at very moderate prices.

L, THEVENIN,

44, Queen's Road, aid 11, Stanley Btrest. 7183 Hongkong, 22nd November, 1875.

|ELICIOUS "GINGER BRANDY,

$4 per Dozen SPIRITS of "WINE, for Lamps, $8, per Dozen, apply to the

HONGKONG DISTILLERY Co. 1209. Hongkong, 6th August, 1875.

FOR SALE..

A banquet, at which about one hundred com vives-amersblad, was given on the 23rd uitat the Oriental Hotel to Dr. Müler, iste of the Imperial Medical Departumont Dinger sud the health-drinking and speech.making being over by ten p.m., shortly after that hour the gueste formed in procession, asoh one carryng ai 19th November, The remains of the late U. 3. Minister, Mrighted torch. Enneta by the Banda of the Avery, evived from Peking yesterday, and will of-war Ascold, who relived ese other iter German frigate Hertha, and the Russian mon he ecaveyed to Shanghai by the Bastungsnately, the praxession marohed from No. 84, MTH, Avery will go by that vessel also, The Main Street, vid the Band, to the Gorman Club, AMPAGNE. weather is dell and gold, with fat at nights. When they arrived opposite that building they The gunbonta are dismantling and housing in for the winter. Busiares is wretchedly dull made a bonfire of their torcher or the vesht prant opposite, and Dr. Hilgendorf, on the part

thore is in fact nothing doing; we can hardly of the convives, delivered a ralediatory address. expect any revival this seren, bat I suppose to Dr. Müller, which was greeted with hourty we are not much worse off than other perts heera. A national song as easg, and the The energies of the Government of this country are directed to supplying themselves with the dividual lease par kon the job where in-J instruments of destruction, and the resources

was taken of the Dostar, tokom

NAGASAKI.

of the nation wasted on unproductive expandi. all boartity wieled farewell, a sale rotern home, ture, whilst but feeble attempts are made to and happy? fature-Japan Gazete. remove the impediments to the navigation of the Peibo, the approvals to the capital. Perhaps even the tonnage Guen are being, squandered, on smooth-bare guns and wooden frigates Shanghai Courier correspondant

23rd November The perting of the late Hop, B. P. Avery were transferred this afternson from the 11. B. Consulate to the U. S steamer Afanocacy, which is to convey them to Sharphaz The proosssical formed in front of the Consalate at three o'clock. The coffit, covered with the national Bag, was

Femade & Ona MONOPOLE, China,

Apply to

DEETJEN & Co.. Sole agents for Okina and Japan. tt 144 Hongkong, 28rd January, 1875,

AND R TENNENT'S ALE and

PORTER.

ORGAN DAVID CORSAR & SONS Merobant Navy

Navy Boiled

Long Flax A

CANVAS.

Chan

V

ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co.

* 1790 Hongkong, 11th May, 1867;

NOW ON BALE.

IMPERIALQUARTO.:

Captain Tracey, arrived in harbour from Chefoo On the 18ta ult, the Yang Woo, ning gona,

Being the first Chinese war vesed that has ever anchored sa Japanced waters, she will no doubt zoite a great deal of interest among the Japa cae, She has on board 29 Chivesa naval sta- depts, who are now undergoing a thorough training in practical seamanship. They are ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY, made up of the following grades:-3 Com- mandara, 9.Lieutenanto, 11 Sub-Liebenante, 8

DARAH WITH THE PUNTI AND MANDARIN PRONUNCIATION;

LANDSTEIN & O

bin 1930. Hongkong, la: Nisana

KHI 1975.

NOW ON SALE,

....

THE

THE CHRONICLE AND DIRECTORY 4 American Ship

FOL 1875

THIS Work, in the THIRTERNIH

year of its existence, in

NOW READY FOR SALE. It has been compiled and printed at the Daily Press Office, as naual, from the best. and most authentie konices, and no pains have been spared to make the work com pleto in all respects.

In addition to the usual varied and voluminous information, the value of the “CHRONICLE AND DIRECEDEY FOR 1875 Has been farther augmented by a

CHROMU-LITHOGRAPH OF A PLAN OF VICTORIA, HONGKONG; THE

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18LAND OP FORMOSA, AND OF

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"PILGRIM' Captain Povle, will load here and at Whampoa and will have quick despatch as above.

For Freight, apply to

RUSSELL & Co. 1649 Hongkong, 6th November, 1676:

TER FOR LONDON," To follow the Hundley Carla) 4 I British Ship

LAJU,”

THE

MacWhirter, Master, will load here and at Whumpos, and will have immediats despatch

for the above Port

For Freight, spply to

4. MAGG, KRATON,

Tokobama.

At New York, Passengers have selection of various lines of steamers to England, France, and Germany. morena

Freight will be received on board until 4p. on the 14th proximo, Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 P. same day; dress in full; valuo of mine is required. all Farcel Packages should be marked to ad-

"Acting Agent.

For further information is to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company Praya West,

G. BEMORY,

Hongkong, November 15th, 1974.

NOTICE.

COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIÉS. MARITIMES PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS,

STEAM FOR SAIGON,SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMÁLIA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES;

ALFRED LISTER,

Portmaster-Genwal General Post Office,

Hongkong, 2nd December, 1875. !

MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET. The French Contract Packet IKAŬVADDY will be despatched on THURSDAY, the 16th iatant, with Mails to and through the United Kingdom vid Marseilles; to Europe, Saigon, Singapore, Galle, Madras, Calcutts, Bombay, Aden, buez, kad Alexandria.

The following will be the hours of closing the Maie, to.

Wehrsday, 1512 inst..

5 F.M., Money Order Office closes. Post Offes olorcy except the Ntout Boz, which remains open all night.

Thursday: 18th nat

7 AM, Post Office opens for sale of Stamps, Registry of Lettors, and Eust îng of all correspondence.

10. Registry of Letters censes. 11 AM, Post Office closce except for Late

Lettors

11.10A.M., Letters (bas Lotters only) address. ed to the United Kingdom or to Staga- pore may be pustil on payinent of a Late Fee of 10 cents extra postage, antil

11,30 AM, when the Post Ofles CLOSES

entirely.

ALFRED LISTER,

General Post Office,

Postaraster-General

เ

ALSO, PONDICHERRY, MADRAS, AND CAL. Hongkong, 3rd December, 1875.

CUTTA.

N THURSDAY, the 16th December, 1875,

Arrangements bave been made for the Regia tration of Correspondence exchanged between

United

by Pacific Mail Packets of the Occidental and Oriental Steam Ship Company,

DEACON & J, Canton,RAOWANDT" Commandant fORMIER, with 1753 Hongkong, 26th November, 1975.

MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPECIE, and CAR G0, will leave his Port for the above places. The Registration Fee will be 8 septs for each TUR HAMBURG (Direct)

Cargo and Spent will be registered for Lon-letter, over and above the Pastage Thin fee, NHE 41 British Barone

don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in as well as the Fontigo, must be prepaid. transit through Marseilles for the principal the day of departure of the Mail.

No letters can be Registered after 2 FM, On places of Europe.

THE

"MONSOON": Ged. Hunter, Mastor, will load bere and at Whampoa, and will have quick despatch as abore.

For Freight, apply to

War. PUSTAU & Oo, 1657 Hongkong 9th November, 1975.

T FOR LONDON. HE41 British Ship

HUNTLEY CASTLE,” Hughan, Master, will load here and at Wism poa, and wil; have immediato despatch for the shova Port:

For Freight, apply to

BĂ, MAGG, HEATON,

Honglong DEACON & Day-

Genton

1683 Hosalong, 12th November, 1875.

FOR CALLAU,

BE AT Peruvian Ship

FRAY BENTUS," Ramon Mota, Master, will west with quick des patob as above.

For Freight, soply to

VANDAG J. J, DOS REMEDIOS & Co.

1616 Hongkong, lat November, 1875.

ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. 1HE Undersigned having been appointed Agents for the abore Company, are pre- pared to GRANT INSURANCES at Current

·Rutes P

KAMELOGERS & Co. Agents, Royal Insurance Company. tr 1780 Hongkong, 18th October, 1874, THE SECOND COLONIAL SEA AND

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF BATAVIA,

Shipping. Orders will be granted till noon, Cargo will be recorred on board until 4 P.M., Specio and Parcele until 3 P,M. on the 18th Decomber, 1875; Parcels are not to bo scat on board they must be left at the Agency's Office) Contents and value of Packages are required.

ALFRED LISTER

·Fostmaster Gmerat. General Post Office,

Hongkong, 11th November, 1875, The following reduced Bates of Postage will take effect from this day

Books &

For further particulars, apply at the Com- pany's Office

Letters Newspapers. Patterns, 0. BERTRAND, POETUSTAL- Cents: ·Cents. Crate.

Principal Agent,Vis Southampton, 34 per 5026 per 2 oz.

AZORES IBLAND Hongkong, 6th December, 1875,

Via Brindisi, 40 por joz 8: 14 per 2oz. OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- Via Maraeilles,.]

SHIP COMPANT..

*

TAKING THROUGH-CARGO AND PAS- BENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND EUROPE

IN CONNECTION WITH, THE CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING RAILROAD IN COMPANIES AND ATLANTÏO STEAMERS,

71HE AS, ENLQIU will be despatched for 1 San Francisco, Yokohama, on SATURDAY, the Ist January, at 3 p.m., taking Cargo and Passengers for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Canaretion is made at Tokehamn with Steamers from Shanghai..

Vil Southampton, 34 persoz. 6 8 per 2o. CANARY & MATHURA

ISLANDS

Vil Brindisi,34 per oz. 912 per 2n Pia Morscilles;1=]

Via Southampton, 28 part oz. 6 6 per 2oz..

HONOLULU, AND

Við Brindlel, ..

96 par oz. 10 14 per 2 oz. Vil Marseilles,.. Via Southampton, 30 per l'om. 8. Sporou.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postostar General: General Post Office,

Hongkong, 5th August, 1875,

The Postmaster at San Fransinoo hus given notice that jetters deepute bed from this Colony (whether through the Post Office, or a con aignees letters) by the United States Mail Packets, will not be forwarded to muy places Freight will be waived on board until 4 not within the United States unless the proper of the 81st instant. Parpel Packages will be Postage from Americs to aneb places be prepaid received at the Offen until 5 r.. same day, "All

in American Postage Stamps, but will be re- Parcel Puckages should be marked to addres

turned to this Office. in full; value of same is required.

Retorn Passage Tlekets available for 6

On regalar rates,

Sneh letters shoald sither be prepaid both Hongkong and American Stampe ne above, or

months are issued at a reduction of 20 per centose le an Agent in the United States.

This notice chiefly applica to the following plocco, the American rates of Postage to which For further information 'as to Freight or are as follows

Praya Went.

placed on two gun carriages sent from the kiddies. The two commanders are really rap- Monocacy, and drawn by company of twelve taine of suster Chinese gan-yessale, but are AN ANGLO-ORINESE DICTIONARY, published scamen. A guard of honor frota the same now seeking increase their knowledge, by a at the Daily Press Office, Hongkong. vesach, consisting of 90 on preseded the bier, farther torm ander foreiga tuition. with zero-sed arms, At the right of the coffipine Admiral is on board, The Yang Wooth stands cnrivalled, All the new

The

10. comprehensiveness and practical service worg members of the Conkolär staff and two Chinese officials, and at the left, the com- will prosesd, to Yokohama, From thence to words which the Chinese have of late years been manders of the men-of-war in port, who acted Shanghai, and will then return to Focah. 18 hearers. Following the retains were the out in Nagasaki, a great deal of sicknesa pre-in peleiros generally, which the rapid advance Tesisin and Though no particular epidemic has broken polled to coin to express the numerous cb Chefoo and

PADY gall SPECIAL ATTENTION OF Passare apply to the Agency of the Company, jecta in vonchinery, photography,telegraphy, and Britial Minister, Mr. Wado; Mr. Holcombe, Acting Scrotury of the U.S. Legation and now rail just now. A kind of low fever, accon of foreign relations has imposed upon them, are in charge; Consul Sheppard and Vise-Consul Panied by the unul prostration, is the principal bere given in extenso. Bach and every word in Nagrak Palliak, es mourners Then came other news disease, which bas attacked the ectives and aleo fully illustrated and explained, forming exer. Hopgo, Osaka,

a few foreigners Numbers are eles attacked piges for students of a most instructive nature. Yokohamo... officers, the American tud other foreign with rheumation. residente.

Both the Court and Punti prenumerations are given, the accents being carefully marked on the best principle hitherto attained. The typo Manila graphy displays the success of an attempt to Singapore make the Chinese and English type correspond London... in the sise of body, thereby secting a vast

While the procousku was forming, the 0.9. Consular Ang we run up to the top of the staff, just proceeding the order to match; it was dropped to half-mast, and at the same moment, minute guns commenced firing on bused the Monaco, and continued till the regular salute of nineteen gina dup to the rank of the lamented Minister had been fired Mira Avary decom. panies the remains of bar Iruaband, and goes to Shanghai in, the Monean.

goodly number of the foreign residents of Tisatsin vero in attendance. Altogether, rather animposing spectacle was presented to the in- terested gaze of the Chinese crowd which gathered to witness the osramonies,

The departure of the Homestay loaren us, na defenders during the winter. HM. genit Growler, Bussian guabast forgo, and French" gamboat Surprise.

The last two days have been very cold, and there is soo floating foe in the river-N, C. Daily News Correspodent

PEKING.

Mr. Avery's death leaves the United States Legation in a very curious position. The U.S. Diplomatie Service is one of the most imperfect

YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ANSOULA- TION OF SHANGHAI. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 300,000 TAELS POLICIES granted on Marine Wisks to all

economy of space, noblering a clearness not

THE Undersigned, having been appointed Agouta in Hongkong for the abort. Come

cargod for all steamer riala, besides which SHIPPERS, to the low rates of promin

Srokerage of THIRTY THREE and ONE THIRD PER CENT. (19 will be allowed on riaks to parts in China Japan, the Tailip Copinee, and the Straits. On risk to all other parts the Brokerage will be FIFTEEN PER OSNT, (157) only.

SIEMASUN & Co.,

Agents.

THE C. & J. TRADING Co. TRE C. & 3 TRADING CO. Messrs. LUNE, CRAWFORD & Mr. G. D. Moss, Japan Guzelle

Office Mosora, J, DE LOXLAQA & Co Straits Toes Office.

Mr. F. ALGAR Oleinent's Tane, ¿GIO, STREET, 30, Cornhill. esare. BATES, HEYET & CO.

proviously attained, and dispensing with those San Francisco. Mr. L. Fransa, 21. Már Fast margins and vacant space which have

obants' Exobange

ut 1028 Hongkong, 1st July, 1874, PHENIX PRE INSURANCE COMPANY

count of Twenty percent. (20/3 upon the TIROM this date, until furiker uptice, 4 dia- Sr. Park Bowenrrent local rates of premia will be allowed

apon insuranoce elected with this Company, DOUGLAS LAPRALK & Co. By Agente,

To illustrate the vast ecope of the work, the following facts are submitted for consideration. Hongkong, 2nd January, 1875-

baimers Vocabularly contains about 18,000

DOSITIVA GUVERNMENT SECURITY: LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY.:

LIMITED.

OHAS. H. MORGAN,

parte of the World, at current rates heretofore characterized Chinese publication. Now Fork. Most 8 M.FETTINGILEE CO., This Anoiation will, until farther notice ride out of the earnings, first for an interest and thereaftet diatribute among Policy holders Chinese characters, and Medburat's English dividend of 15% for shareholder on Capital,

Underwriting Basiness pro rata to arsount of this work contains more than 50,000 English annaally, in cash, ALL the profits of the Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, whilst premium contributed,

words, and upwards of $60,500 Chinesa abarBO RUSSELL & Co.,

bors. Again, despite all the grammars and. Agents other elementary works as yot pubilehed, the

student of this dealt language absolutely re gnitos examples to shoplay the various uppli itions and equivalents of different words which buve one general meaning. Of these examples this work contains more than five timen na many as any other Dictionary, hitherto pub-RE Undersigned haring ban appointed lisbed.

AGENTS for Ɛbe above Company, aco prer For practical purposes the arrangement of 'pared to GRANT INSURANOES to theextent the work is so complete, that a reference of $65,000, on first-class risks at optreat rates, to its pages enables person who under

tt 674 Hongkong, lat May. 1874-7

of 1089 Hongkong, 9th July, 18/2, THE LONDON ASSURANCE.

INCORPORATED BY BOYAL DHARTER -

02 ́HIĘ WAJKETY KINGGEORGE THE FIRST, *A.D. 1720.

been appointed

ly 944 Hongkong, 18th Juno,3875. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG

tf 1199 Hongkong, 27th June, 1872.

· TRANSATLANTIC FIRE INSURANCE.

COMPANY, OF BAYBURG.

G. B. MORT,~~-~ Hongkong, December 2nd, 1575,

OHN SKINKER, SAN FRANCISCO,

CALIFORNIA.

Naws.

LETTERS, PAYEES, BOOKS Centa Cenis. · Conta 6 per on 2. Asting Agay,Honolulu,...

4per 4 oz. Brazil...............15 oz Pern, Chili, 20...22.02. — 10 per 4 oz.

ALFRED LISTER,

Fortmuter Generał. General Post Office, te

Hongkong, 12th July, 1875.

Sale Agent on the Pacific Coast for Winchester Repeating Arms and Ammunition; Du Pont'e Blasting and Sporting Powder; Laky Superior and Pacifio Fuso Company's Safety FA

fly 1023 July 7 STORAGE.

YOALS. received on Storage in First-class

WALKER & Co.) of about 5,000 couts Capas city, aitanted on the Prays, West Wanchi

NAGAR STIGA LINSTEAD, 1909 Hongkong, 18th November, 1874-

NOTICE:

B.

Godonna (lately known as those of Mesara

TN Order to meet the wishes of the Native THE undersigned having been appointed Community, the Chinese Teave of this

Agents for the above Company, are pro pared to accept risk againal Bite at current rates, subject to a bozue of 20 per cent.

STEMASEN & Ou wake Agent.

k! 29: Hongkong, 18th November, 1872. ...

It is hereby ctified for general information that, the Postage (which must be paid in ad- vanoud) upon letters addressed to Fringe Ed. ward Inland will henceforward be se follows

When forwarded við

Brindisi... 42 cents oaob half-ounce" Vihan forwarded við v

Murvailles. 36 cents engh half-ounce Whon forwarded við

Southampton. 28 cents vac), half-sunse

F. W. MITCHELL,

Poster General.

Governl Post Office, Hongkong.

It is hereby notified that bongoforward the Paper has been, from the commencement of the postage en leitore addressed to Newfoundland China New Year inued DLL instad of on which must be paid in advance, will be ng fol- alternate days an before. AYU NAR

When forwarded via 94 coats cret ]-ounce

Brindisi...

When forwarded via 94.

The Paper has been Established for nearly lows, vis Twenty Years, and is, as to Editorial Manage ment, under the Direction of Well Educated PHONIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY. Chinese Contiomen; gince reliable cominencial and general information, and kne the same position with the Native Community as to Ad- Agents to the above Company ab this Pries with the Foreign Community The Port, are prepared to grant Policies against Charge for Advertisments will be so heroto Fire to the extent of $40,000, on Buildings or fore on Goods stored therein.

TIHE

in the world. In Dr. Williama tie, (being pan-undersigned ovation, are stands English tú commaininate offectively MELCHERS & CO. Undersigned having been appointed vertisenionts and Nows as the English Daily

Secretory of Legation and Interproter at the Agente for thiờ:

aulve tune) was also frequently Chargé d'Affaires | prepared to grant Insurances as follows in ad interim, that is, he never became a regolar

BU MARINE DEPARTMENT.

Chargé d'affaires in permanent mission, though Palicies at arrest rates, payable either horo,

he wie nine times Chargé d'Affaires ad titerit in London, or at the principal Ports of India,

Dr. Williams Bud nobody to belp him; he was China, and Australia Obief Everetary of Legation, Interpreter, and Attaché (i. Opriat).

FIRE DEPARTMENT.

Folioles inped for long or short periode.

rent rates

A dissonat of 20%, allowed.

Now, with the death of Mr. Avery, a curious state of things has taken place, Mr. Avery had no Secretory of Legation, no interpreter, no one attached to the Legution as a coprist, &c. Dr. Williacis is in fact the Secretary of Legation and interpreter, but is absent. By a kind of on ressonable terms. ET WEST

private arrangemout betweer Dr. Williams and his friend the Reverend Mei Halcombe, hi..

LIFE DEPARTMENT. Palloles issued for sume hot oxoeeding. £5,000,

HOLLIDAY, WISE & O 1863 Hongkong, 26th July, 1872.

with natives who understand nothing but Chis ness. In this respect the work will be found indiagonsable to all Tropesas reading in China, and to the natives themselves it ex. plains subjects fully with which very few ing¦

THE UKINA FIRE INSURANCE

COMPANY LIMITED ...

HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG,

Baigon and Penang.

China and Japan, and at Singaporo,

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It comprinos upwards of two thoneand large quarto pogén,`

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Riska accepted, and Policios of Insurance granted at the rates of Premium current at the" above-mentioned Porta

No chargs for Policy fees.

JAS. B. COUGHTRI,

B: Secretary. Hongkong, let Novelabor, 1871,

DOUGLAS LAPRÁTK 3 06,

et 717 Hongkong, 9th November, 1838. LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM-

TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICERS - 187; LBADENHALL, BERUWF, LORDÓN “

AN ESTABLISHED 18435 NORS THE Underdgned in authorized to accept risks on behalf of this Ofoe, by First Class Steamers and Sailing Ships, we A. MOLVER, Agent, Hongkong, 1st July, 1687

Hongkong, rd February, 1874/

B

WING-KEE COAL SHOP, A STUE Leopristar of Wierre Ship begu ta

intorts the paklio that his Shop bar been datablished sinos 1855, at: Endicott's Lane, and that he has always a great quantity of BEST COAT, in store for Bale. Gentlemen of Ehip masters wishing to patronise it, are requested to apply at his Shop RAM PATAR

171447 Hongkong, 23rd September, 1975.

When forwarded viag Southampton. Aj

F. W. MITCHELL,

Partmaster.

ter: General General Pont Office, Hongkong,

It is bereby notified for general information that benocforward the Postage on Letters, ad- drossed to Russis, when worked to be forward-· of viá Southampton, will be reduced to 40 cents. per half-ounce, Topbar

F. WATTOHELL,

Postmaster General, General Post Office, HongkongI

Printed and Published by Wam H Bar Vy ham Street, Hongkong.