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ARGIVAL OF THE FRENCH MAIL. The M. M. steamer Iraonaddy, Captain Gauvaip, from Marseilles with dates to the 15th ultimo, via Naples, Port Said, Budz Aden, Gallo 10th July, Singapore 10th, and Saigon 20th, with tbo French and Australian mile of the 18th and 10th June rospectively. arrived about nine, p.i on Sunday, Wo take the subjoined telegrams from the Straits Times Extra

LONDON, June 4th.

In the House of Lords last night, Lord Derby. replying Lord Granville, said that though Servis had not made an open declaration of war ho did not entertain any hopes of jus avoidsner---

ObituaryHarriet Martineau."

SAN BELGRADE, Jode 29. b. Prizes Milan, accompanied by the Servlan Ministers, has left here to join the army on the frontion. The Bishops bare also started to bless the troope.

WASHINGTON, Jund 20th. Mr. Tilden has been nominated a Democratio candidate for the Presidency.

LONDON, June 30th.

This evening's Gazette announces that Bir Puiliy Wodehouse-and-His-Gros-the-Dakot Buckingban, have been minão Extra Knight Grand Commandere of the Star of India.:

In the House of Commons, last evening, replying to a guretion by Mr. Lowe, Lord Georro Hamilton mid the despatch of the Marquis of Salisbury to the Governor-General of Indian embodying proposals for tho mitivation and prevention of the recurrence of a block of promotion in the Covenated Civil Setrice was befors Council, and would Do forwarded to India in a few daga.

BELGRADE, July 1st. -Hopiging to a site front the Gear, Pinas Milan has declared bis inability to control the situation.

BRUSSELS, July 1st.

In annrticle publabed this morning, the Nord deolaros that the Northern Powers Lave agreed in their views that the conflict against Turkey Bball be localised."

LONDON, July lat.

As a demonstration of congratulation to the Prince of Wales on his return from India flia Royal Highness to-day reviewed 30,000 Voias. toer in Hyde Park.

Hi Brellenoy Slr Sali: Jung has beor presented to the Queen at Windsor, and trus had.

Shanghai Steam Navigation Company

60 per share, Hongkong Gas Company's Sharon-375 por Hongkong Hotel Company Sharee-Bot por

share Chinese Imperial Loa-£106, sellers.

sharq,

SALES ON JULY 2ftir, as RapORTED BY California Dried Shrimps-25 hage, at $19.80, by Ohong (hong Long to travelling trailer.

Seaweed (anting), 100 bundles, as $3.15.2 Kia Thi Lahong to trevailing trader.

Vormia100 bega, at $7.80, by Ted Ko to travelling treater

White Wax- pieces, at $66.30; by Wo Kee to travelling trader.

Black Bosemane-10-bags, at 35,00, by Shing Ubong to travelling trader.

Dried Liy Fowers-1 bags, at $10.00, Ly Kwong Fook We to travelling traders

Wood Oil 10 packages, at Tle, 5.9.0.0, by Kwong Fook Wo to travelling trader."

Fiebmava-5 packages, at $18.30, by Yea Choog Tai to travelling traðór.:

HONGKONG TEMPERATURE "Prom "Marika TALCONER AND Co.'s Iroister.)

Bammela T.HR Thermolar Arara Thermometer, F. Koji ---Ierstrometr

Thoreomcter A.M. (Wet (156) Tammeter-1PX;

-Tlevemoskyler →3-x'x (Wet talk) Thermometer Firmameter-Mlatagan (over night)

DESTINATION

SAN FRANCISCO via

PHE DAILY PRESS, TUESDAY, JULY 25TH, 1876

Vessels Advertised as Loading.

TESSELE NAME

CAPTAIN

LONDON, vid SUEZ CANAL. Doneclation (ner...)****

“Do

Friam futr.)..

Bertolay

Dai

Do..

Martha Brookaļ maný.

NEW YORK

Charles O. Leory.

Do.

Montego

"Gaelic (abr.);

Dos

City of Puting (str.

Philip Fitzpatriole. Citratin

Hoogly-(str.), núveran Peshawar (str.)... Rajonattianubar (str.) Salvadora (etr.).. Esmeralda (ate), Tibro (str.) Sunda (atr.).

O Shre Morta

Da

|STIDON-SINGAPORE,-do

2

SINGAPORE, BOMBAY, BANGKOK. MANILA......

Do. YOKOHAMAmé

„Do SHANGHAI

Do.

Do. BWATOW, AND

20.366.

FOCCHOW SWATOW,

39,504

POROS

CHINA COAST HELEOBOLOGICAT

REGISTER.

YESTERDAY'S TELEGRALIŠ,

BAROMETER,

THERMOMETER,

the bonour of dibing. Her with Majcaty. The Bernateter.

Your Fir

HONG

10 35.

freedom of the City of London-has been coa-mercier attached... 8968,095,0 53,0 ferred on Sir Salat Jang, no. Guildhal,

SABA-

Sat, July-detection of Wind... zer

ww she calm.

4

1

-

67506087.0 26.0

The latest intelligence from Khelat is that the Khan and Serawan, Soedak ára settling their old deputan, and the falawa Sirdava are daily expected to roach Mustering.

Wes Fiveperaten. $.00061000350 (200) Weather

on 4.4 (5.3. 10:50. ****

BAROMETER, level of the cinctus, tom, oud bundreds. FRENTE, in Fahrenheit Jegren und trus, kept in the apon

si in a jaded aliulioz.

LONDON, July 314, Telegrama from the Continent Vlate that

Forum' Raingeana Montenegro has declared war against Turkey, alleging the bossila intention of the Porta co | Qauntity fallen in blockade the frontier, and to the iu fonsibility of 'the proposed: reforms, The Prince of Mente

negro proceded to Herzegovina yesterday.

**Losnož, July 4th, Lord Derby, in the Upper Hoose last, evan jag, and Mr. Disroel in the Lower House, pro mised the production of Eastern despatcher

The inteas advices from Cape Town state that the Cape Hours Assembly had formally do- clined sending delegates to the proposed Co- ference in London of the Colonien and State of South Africa

CONSTANTINOPLE, July 4th.

The Servian troops have crossed the frontier, and, recording to Tarkiah necpunits, java baan repulsed with a loss of two thouasted man,

BUCHAREST, July 4th. Prince Charles, on opening the Roumanian Chambera yesterdus, procistused neutrality,

LONDON, Jnly 5th.

In the House of Lords, last night, Lord Derby, replying to Lord Camperdown, said he did not believe the Rassien ofloora serving in

ARCTION OF Wcks, sregisterat every two outs, N., M.NE, NX. :

Posts or Problems Iers tight birene to somerul to See to string lacy 30 13 violent; [STATE OF WEATHER-D. Clent lige sky. G. Chudy: I Tyinily, & Tg. G. Foggy. F. Hail Lighting Mix, D.

t. 2. Peying showers.qually. Rainy. S. Spor,

T. Thander, Rad, tirening, Vibility: W. Storm. 7, Celta. The Joilers are repeated to indicats my ingreb, yuz the average of Kasia oligrafovción,

...... ...-Main-The hours of mit frè tlo proripa M laun (2000) 476 Negistered from 3 to 24, and the quantity of water fallen indicated in

rebes, tens, and bredredo?

Insurances.

MANCHESTER FIRE ASSURANCE COMPANY.

the Cervian orgy were noting with the peoutE Undersigned Agents are in: receipt ul

THE Undersigned Agents are in propo

and nathority of the Russian Government.

Mr. Pierrepoint, the newly appointed Minis ter. From the United States to the Court of St. James, has arrived,

LONDON, Jale fith.

authorizing thom to issue Policies to the extent

of £10,000 on any one First-class Risk, or to the extent of £15,000 on Adjoining Risks at Durreal-Rates.

The latest telegrams sent from the seat of war give condicting statements regarding the...... recent fighting. It is generally believed that the Tarks have given exaggerated accounts of the engagements they claim another victory over the Servians near Nissa, at which place the principal fighting wis expected. The Great Powers are passiva Grocco is entral · The Turka will not operata on the Danube,

Fresch mail per dea was delivered in London this day.

A Discoant of 30% allowed..

-HOISIDAY, WISE & Ɑo.........

Agonis.

48 Hongkong, 8th January, 1875, YANGTSEE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF SHANGHAL

NOTICE.

For Sale.

Iraouaddy (str, Achilles (str)... Siam (str.).

Carisbrooks (àtr.) Fruticols I

Thite Hopkins Hormaechenlei Thesand. Da Girard

Gani

FOR FREIGHT APPLY TO

To 32 DESPATCHED

...Birley & Co.

Datterfield & Swiro, Hourkong Meyer & Co. Hongkong Meyer & Co. Whampoa Vogel, Hagedorn Wham og Roswell & Co., Hongkong, 0, &0. 8. Ch.

P. M.S3.00. Hongkong Vogel, Hagedora & Hongkong Wieler & Q........

Or or about 22nd inet,

Og or about 25th inst

Quick despatelu

£...

Quick despatch:

Quick despitol

„Gejok despataka

On Ist prox., at 'PAL.

Loth proza at 3-PM Co.Quick deepatah.

On or about let prox Dekuncen 5th prox, at novat

· Mongories lat P.&O. 8, N. Co. flongkong Yoon Fai Hong. Honghong Renicilios & Copia

A MucG Heuton ong Mensageries Maritimes P. & O. 6, N, Co, ony Mesangeries Maritimes Hongkody Butterbyld & Swire,.

Hongkong Soon Cheong,

For Sale.

-have-for-Sale-

Pürzer & Co.,

Douglas Lapraiz & 16..

NEUAL CLEARANCE SALE M AO EWEN, FRIOREL & Co.

BURPLUS STOCK

VICTORIA EXCHANGE, BONGKONG.

VERY CLASS EVERY CLASS of GOODS in LADIES' OUTFITTING DEPARTMENT

·AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES

DRESS GOODS.

MUSLING

PRINTS.

GRENADINES,

MUSLIN SKIRTS and COSTUMES,

at LESS than HALF PRICE.

EMBROIDERED COSTUMES

and WRAPPERS.

-FIVE THOUSAND YARDS DRESS SILKS (more or less damaged), at .50' Cente

spaper yard.

A PARCEL of our Famed JAPANESE SILKS, at 50 Centa per fard.

LADIES and CHILDREN'S UNDER CLOTHING; at GREAT REDUCTION.

LACE GOODS,

COLLARS and CUFFS,

TIES, C.,

né HALF COST.

·A·LOT. of SOILED. CORSETS, ab 50 Centa per PAID.

STRAW HATS,

MILLINERY.

FEATHERS, And

FLOWERS

LADIES' and CHILDREN'S-BOOTS,**

a little soiled, will be sold at HALF PRICE.

LADIES'

SUNSHADES and UMBRELLAS,

al $1 and 82.

་་་་་་་

FANCY FLANNELS,

PRIME Wiltshire BREAKFAST BAOON,

in Tiba and Canvas.

Da 29th inst, at noon, On 28th inst., at PM, To-day; at noon.”

On 28th instjat noon;

Today, at noĻA,

Quick despataks

Today, at 5 FRI,

On or about 90th just. Quick despatch. To-day

Quick despateb. .25-morrow, at noon,

Vessels on the Berth.

FOR MANILA (DIRECT).

Spanish Steamer

SALVADORA,”

Vessels on the Berth.

FOR SAN FRANCISCO. (Fo follow the American Lloyds.) TRESS LIL Americap Bark

PHILIP FITZPATRICK

W. Phelan, Master, will have Tminedite "despatch is above, For Freight, apply to

AS VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. 974. Hongkong, 24th Tánc, 1876. 2

SURI NEW YORK."

SPITE AL A merican Bark.

BE" CHARLES ( LEARY,

as

N. Stilbud, Mater, will load-hers and at bam yea, and will have quick despatch above. Für Freight, apply to BY VOGEL, HAGODORN & Co.

if 823 Hongkong, Sed June, 1878

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA;

BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI TERRANEAN PORTE,

Post-Ulice Notifications.

A mart roill love For Moula-Pa-Baleadors, to-day, the sith kinat., nt 11,30 à M..

* For Yekobama--Per Tiére, to-day, the 25th inat., at 11.30 AM.

For Saigon.Per Belapore, to-day, the 25th Jasrat 2.30 PÄRAN

For Swaroy and Amy-Per Carisbrooke, Lo-day, the 250 ton at 330 r.x.

For Shanglis.-Per Achilles, to-day, the 25th inst., at 4 r3,

For Shanghai-Par Iraciaddy, to-day, the 25th inst, strax. Late letters received from,

4.10.40 4.30 PM.

For Swinton, Amby, Kid Foodbow-Per Namoa, to- nerron, the 26th'svet. nt 11.30M For Salom-To-morrow, the 20th instanti at 11.30 A.N.

For Sugapore will Penang-Per Albidafora," to-morrow, the 20th inet, at 2.30 p.m.

28th-ins at 11,30.A..

For Yokohama and Hioga-Os. Friday, the

Tor Bangkok-Por Rajanatlianuhar, on Fri day, the 281b inst., at 2.30 pm.

AT SOUTHAMPTON, AND LONDON,

BAARGO," BOMBAT, MADRAS, CALOUTTA, AND

MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PACKET. PANAMA AUSTRALIA

The Euzlish Contract Packet PESHAWUR, THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM will be despatcher with the Mails for Exope...

NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Scene on SATURDAY, the 30th instant; "PESHAWUR" Oplaiu WRITE, with Har Majesty's Malls, Passengera, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on | SATURDAY, the 29th instant, at Noon, t

Cargo will be received on bourd until 5P Specie and Faresls at the office until 27.3. on 28th instant. ANNA TA

For Particulars regarding Freight and Pas- Bege, apply at the P. & 0.8. N. Co.'s Office, Hongkong, CONTENTS, AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED;

PRIME AMERICAN GAMS and BACON, Hornches Muster, will leave as above 10 fand Violue of the Payzagés, fux the Overland

in Cauta.

From Jour Mork & Sox's and CROSSE &

BLACKWELL :--`

OX TONGUES, in Jolly and Corned. PURK, HAM, and VEAL, A GAME DAM. PIES. OXFORD, POR

·BRIDGE SAUSAGES. Bologna SAUSAGES. PIGS VILDEKS. KIPPERED HERRINGS, HERRINGS à la SARDINES. KIPPERED 'SAL- MON, FINDON HADDOCKS."-- SALMON OUTLETS in Indian Base FRIED SOLES. STEWED FELS. REAL-YARMOUTH BLOATERS. RED HEERINGS,

·URIRD CODFISU, in Tice. SARDINES, Finest Quality. PANE DE FOL GRAS, Dana BRISKET of BBET, in Tins. JORDAN ALMONDS. MUSCATEL

RAISING,

TERKEY FIGS. BAROELONA NUTI. STRAWBERRI15, ja Byrup. ORYSTALIZED FRUI IMPERIAL FRENCH PLUMS. Ansefted JAMS.-ORANGE-MARMA- LADE, Assorted SPICES and ES- SENCES. TA3T FRUITS. CAN- DIED PEELS, Assorted, PATENT GELATINEMENT

CHEDDAR CHEESE.

MINCE MEAT CALF's Foor JELLY. Fine LUCCA OIL. Nepart PEPPER MUSHROOM CATSCP" ASSOETED

PICKLES.

MACOARONI, VERMICELLI- ABBOWROOT; TAPIOCA. #SAGO;} FRESH DANISH BUTTER, în llb. and, 216. Tins. FRESH EAGLE BRAND MILK EPPA'S BREAKFAST COCOA, ET KISAHAN'S LL WHISKY. AVH and OLD

TOM CIN, SACCOND'S SHERRY.A 14. Hongkong, 17th July, 1875

FOR SALE, EX GAELIC. HAMPAGNE UIDER, in Cases of 2 dozen

Fint Bottles. Apply to

L. L. RUSH,

9, Praya Contral 1196 Hongkong, 20th July, 1876.

FOR SALE, TEIDSIBOK & O's CHAMPAGNS,

MONOPOLS," Ohinu Apply vo

"DEETTEN. & O Sole Agents for China and Japan. In 1029 Tôngkane,24th July, 1820s

FOR SALE..! RAND PIANO, PIANINOS, HARMO.

NIUMS System-Kappa Psist.

VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Cd., '

Solo Agente, 927 Hongkong. 19th June, 1870.

FOR SALE, THURSTON'S FULL-SIZĘD BILLIARD-TAHL09, in good order, with complete appurtenances to such table.

For Particulars, address C., cap of Tidy

N-and after this date the above Association EXCELLENT. QUALITY, at 35 Cente per yard. RES

rill allow a Brokerage of THIRTY-

The report of the Select Committee of Ingairy into the cause of the depreciation of silver bas bean presented. It attributes the fall to the encrmos increased production of the mines of America, the change of currency in Germany, and Bastustione in the Indian trade. The) on Local Risks only, Committes suggest no remedy,

Mr. Bourke, in the House of Commons this evening, paid bé oxpected to receive Mr. Gros.. reuor's repart by next mail

LONDON, July 7th.

There has been some sharp Agbling at Beli

THREE and ONE-THIRD PER CENT. A Lot of REMNANTS of Various Godus,

RUSSELL, 8: Oni

Agents.

if 1800 Hongkong, 4th June, 1874.

PEŒNIX FIKE INSURANCE COMPANY.

near the junction of the Divina Rad Savo rivers. FROM this date, until further notice, a di The results are uncertain. To Montenegriaudonpt of Twenty per cent. (20%) upon the claim the capture of Fort Madun near Padga-current local rates of premia will be allowed ritza.

CAIRO, July 7th, upon ineuzances offeated with this Company, DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co.,

Agents. #1190 Mongkong.9th Jane, 1872.

The Khedive is to-day wanding a contingent

of two regiments to Turkey.

SIN July 6th.

at HALF COSENT

SATLE AND CO VICTORIA EXCHANGE;; QUEEN'T ROAD AND STANLEY STREET, HONGKONG:

AND AT SHANGHAI

FURNITURE WAREHOUSE. HIKING & Co. bag to inform the Public A that that FURNITURE SHOW

The Governor-General's Council xust to-day. THE SECOND OOLONIAL SEA ANDROMS O MY IF QUEEN'S LOAD CENTRAL

Sir W. Muir presented the roport of the Sales Committed on the Opium Bill... The Bill now superstice and consolidates all opium fuku

FIRE INSURANCE COMPANT OF BATAVIA

No. 31, opposite Mesara, Sayla &. 00/%, and two

door from Mosers Lane, Craft & Co.

where they have all demiriptions of an

ELEGANT and ENGLISH-MADE A

FURNITURE,·

Press Office AS MAN

999 Bangkong, 30th Jane, 1876,

THE NOW ON SALE.

}DAY, the Mtb instantlar Noon.

For Freight or Passage: apply to

REMEDIOS & Gu Arena. 1158. Tiongkong, 2žud July, 1876.

NOTICE:

COMPAGNIE DES MIRSSAGERIES MARITIMES. PAQUEBOT POSTE. FRANCAIS.

Company's Steamship

TIBRE, Captain De Giraci, will be despataked for

YOKOHAMA TO-DAY, the 4th inst, at Noon.**.

G. DE ORAMPEAUX,

Acting Agent... 1147 Hongkong. 24th July, 1876.

NOTICE.

QOMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES MAHIILIES.

PAQUEBOT POSTE-FRANÇAIS.

HB-Company's Stonusally

"IRAQUADDY.* Captain Gauyniu, will be dispatched fur

SHANGHAI

TO-DAY, the 23th inst, a 5 P.M.

G. DE CHAMPEAUX, Boling Acent 1149 Hongkong, 24th July, 1870 ·

FOR SWATOW AND AMOT. THE Steamship:

***. A Written Declaration of the Contents

Routei e required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Company's Agents, with the Bills of Lading or with Parcels and the Company do not hola. themselves responsible for any Detention or Prejudioo which may hagpon from the incor reatness on such declaration.WRONG

Shippers are particularly, requested- to note, see the terms and conditions of the Company's |

Black-Bill of Lading

A. MolVER, Superintendent. Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Co's Oilina, Hongkong. 17th July, 1876.. OQUIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM- SHIP COMPANY. TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND

SENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES AND FUROPE,

UENTRAL" AND UNION PACIFIC AND CONNECTING BAILROAD

IN CONNECTION WITH THE

“COMPANIES

The following will be the hours of clacing the

boila, &o

Friday, 28th and

6P.M., Post Office cloans except the NtaRT 5 PM., Money Order Office clones.

Box, which remains open all night.

: Saturday, 29th instant

7 AM. POR Office opene for sale of Stampe, Revistry of Letters, and Posts ing of all correspondence.

10 A., Post Office closes ezsept for Late

Lettera Registry of Letters cE'LAKE, 1015 A.M., Lotters, may be posted on payment:

of a LATE FüR of 18 cents oxira Pestage, nati

11 AM, when the Post Ofce CLOSES:

entirely.

1180 A., Letters (but Lettera only) address":

ed to the United Kingdom vid Brindisi, or to Singapore, toay be posted on board the Peolgt en payment of o Late Tec of 18 vente extra postage. 1150a.m., Poiting on Board conscs, Ganara Peat-ea

Hongkong, 17th July, 1876.

MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES JA

PACKET

The United States Mat Packet GABLIC. will be despatched on TUESDAY, the lot of PASAugust, with Mhile for Japan, San-Francisco, and the United States, which will be (LOSED De follow

AND ATLANTIC-STEAMERS.

THE SE GRELIC, will be despatched for San Francisco,vid Tokobama, on TUESDAY, ths ist Aaguai, at 8 Pk, taking Cargo and Passengers. for Japan, the United States, and Europe.

Connection is made at Tokobacia with Steamers from Shanghai.

Freight will be received on board until F. of the 31st instant. Poroel Packages will be received at the Ofoe natil 5 r enmo day. All Parcel Packages should be mirked to address will be despatched for the above Parts TO. in full; rate of enmo ia regi DAY, the 25th imëtant.

CARISBROOKE”.

For Fright or Passage, apply to"

ANDREA SOON CHEONG. 1162 Hongkong, 24td July, 1876:

FOOBAN STANSHIP COMPANY,

Company's Steamship FOR LONDON, SUEZ CANAL,

"PRIAM " willbe despatched on or about the 25th instant

For Freight or Passage, apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente. 1121. Hongkong, 18th July, 1276, FOR SWATOW, ANGY, AND FOOOHOW.

HUHE SIERKELip

XAHOẢ (Captain Westoby, will be despatched. for the above Ports TOMORROW, the 25th inathni, at Noon

For Freight or Pasenge, apply to

LOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. 3 Hongkong, 22nd July, 1876. - QUZAN STEANSITIP COMPANY.

FOR SHANGHAI, Taking Cargo and Passengers at through rates for HATLOW, NINGPO, and PORTS in

*JAPAN, DA THE Company's Steamship..

"ACHILLES"

BOUND YOLUMES of the China Overland

Trade Report for the Year 1975. Price will be despatched on orabunt the 25th instant Ter Dollars,

Apply at the Daily Press Office. Hongkong, March, 1876,

TEE SUNG & Co.,

"COAL MERCHANTS,

Have always on band LARGE STOCES, ot every description of Coat

848 Hongkong, 9th May, 1876.

For Freight or Passinge; apply to

BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agents, 1143 Hongkong, Slut July, 1876;-

FOR BANGKOK.

THE Steamship

A RAJANATTIANUHAN,“ Captain Hopkins, will be despatched for the Addreas, cara of Hoo-Tyjoung & Co., aboT Port on FRIDAY, the 29th instant, at

F NO. 43, Praya, Hongkong

For Freight or Passage, apply to

YUEN FAT HONG,

Agents. 1360 - Hongkong, 24th July, 1876-

FOR MANILA. HB Steamship.

Undersigned have been appointed Bole

1. Agente for the Sule of their Goods in Hongkong and China by Mere. J. & R. TEN-

Soxa, Arbroath.

threagbont Indis, excopting the Boagni - Agents in Hongkong for the above Connecessary for completely furnishing 'a Gentle. NEXT, Glasgow, and Monara, DAVID CORBAN &

lations regarding the monopoly in that, Pro- viace. The presunt system of administration of the Opiam Resgung Department remains undisturbed.

HE Undersigned, having been appointed

pany.

all SPECIAL ATTENTION OF man'e Residense, HLPPERS to the low rates of premium

Also, Chinese and Japanese, Curios, Finess charged for all steamer riska besides which a Ebony Carved Tables and Chairs of every kind Brokerage of THIRTY-THREE and ONE- THIRD PER CENT. (33%) will be allowed may be bad on rengoable Terios.

1028 Hongkong. 1st July, 1874.. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANUD, COMPANY-AÐ HAMBURG.

We learn by telegrams received here on the 18th instant that one relations with the Malay pines, and the Straita, On risk to all ether. on risks to porte in China, Japan, the Philip- States have been theanbjost of a most important ports the Brokerage will be FIMTEEN PER Rebate in the House of Lords. The anbject was CENT. (15%) only. introduced by Lord Stanley of Alderley, who

SIEMBSEN & Co cousad the Government with kaying neglected

Agente the affairs of the Settlements, so far as their. Jelations with the Native States are concerned, from the time of the mach discussed Pangkors treaty until public attention was called to tre Towing to the divoomstances which roanitol în

the murder of My, Birch, Lord Garnarvon iHE Undersigned, Adairs for the above --replying, repudiated the charge of neglect, dwelt Company, are prepared to GRANT IN- npon the impossibility of annexation and ofSURANCES to the extent of $65,000, on first- withdrawal, and assured, the Houps that the daw risks at corrent rates, T reasonable and propor policy was the system of

MELOHERS & Co.. Residents who should be supported by body t! 674 Hongkong, 27th March 1876. guards, and is prepared to adopt a systema of Congaste of Ohicle and Assistant Residente, 2aB LONDON ASSURANCE, la regard to the claim of Jamail he prelom to support Abdullab, se ho considoru it advisable not to offer julexference in family claims. Lord Garnarron paid a tribute to the vigour of Sir Wm. Jerrole, and said there wasnt reason that he should be recalled from bie post of Governor of the Settlements. Laird Kimberley agreed with the opinions expressed by Lord Garnarvode.

OPIUM

INDOKPORATED HY ROYAL CHARTRE,

HIS MAJESTY KINOGEORGE TRE FIBBY

·A,D.1720;"

undersigned having been appointed Agexte for the above Corporation, are prepared to grant Inbarassed as follows

MARINE DEPARTMENT

COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE. Poice as purrous rates, payable either here, London, or at the principal Ports of India, Monday, 24th July,

Ukins, and Avaraline:

FIRE DEPARTMENT.

. ר

THE FIRST FLOOR TO BE 'LET.

In 1066 Hongkong, 7th July, 1876.

NOW ON SALI.

IMPERIAL QUARTO,"

ARNHOLD, ABBERG & Cò of 419 Hongkong, January, 1537.6.

NOW ON SALE.

THE HOUSEHOLD COMPANION

ANDA STUDENTS FIRST ASSISTANT, -By-Dr. DIYAH with many Additions, Corra

tions, and Dr. WILLIAMS: Orthography.. FRIDE In Paper Wrappor, ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY.Neatly Bound...

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An ANGLO-OBINERE DICTIONARY, published

Apply at the Daily Press Office,

類 部

WING-KEE COAL SHOP:

$1,50

82.00

"si tha Daily Pros: Oflies, Hongkong. F HE Proprietor of WING-KER Shop bágy to 1. fferm the public that his Shop has been

O comprehensiveness and practical sorride des bished sine 1855, at Endicott's Lang, and this Work stande unrivalled. All the new that he has always a great quantity of BEST words which the Chinese have of late years beon, COAT i store for Sale.Gentlemen or Sbip cympelled to ouin to express the numerous ob- masters wishing to patroniec sim, are requested ject in machinery, photography.telegraphy, and to apply at bin Shop in a An sanoo generally, which the rapid advance 11447 Hongkong, 23rd Septeta ber, 187h fot foreign relations has imposed upon them, sre here given in extenso, Esch and every word ju fully illustrated and explained, forming exer-"" |oines for students of a most instructive mature,

NOT

ESMERALDA," Captain Theband, will be despatched as abort ron FRIDAY, the 28th instant, at Boou.

For Freighter Facinge, apply to

“A.MACU, HEATON, 1154 Hongkong, 2ad July, 1876.

FOR FOODKÓW (DIREOT). 131B Al Fregon. Sichter

FRANCOIS I,” will have quick dispatch

For Fright or Fassage, apply to

TURNER & Cou Agents, 1159 Hongkong, 22nd July, 1876

POR LONDON, ** SUEZ CANAL. HE Steamakip

CONSOLATIN " Captain Barclay, ebortly expected from the North, will be despatched as above on or about the 22nd frissant.

For Freight, apply to

BIRLEY & Co., [OT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS.

Agents. Neither the CAPTAIN, the AGENTS, nor the 1008 Hongkong, 15th July 1876, Both the Court and Pimti pronunciations Owned, will be RESPONSIBLE for any given, the accents being carefully marked on DEBT contracted by the Officers as the Crown A1 100 years British Clipper Bhig

FOR SAN FRANCISCO....... the best prople bitherto attained. The spoof the following Tésenty during their stay in graphy displaye the success of BD attempt to Hongkong Harbour

abe the China and English type correspond

Seles of New Patno made to-day at 1593; tờ 35932, and of New Benares at $575 The Polines issued for long or short periods at boretoforé characterized Chinese publications. CALANA, Brit. str. Hutchison-Landstein market for Malwa keeps quiet..

To illustrate the seat scope of the work, the

ON LONDON,

EXCHANGE.

Bank Fill, on demand/ Bank Bills, at 30 days sight.8 Back Bills, at montba' sight 318 Crodite, at 6 monthe sight... S Documentary Billis, at 6′

monte sight,

ÛN BUMBAI Bank,aight

"ON ÇALOUTTA--Bank, sight....

ON SHANGHAL-

Bank, sight

Private, 30 days' sight. 701

urrent rates, IN MAM

•A discount of 20% allowed

LFE DEPARTMENT

Policiesissued for sung not erreeding £5,000, on receonable terrine

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co if 1368 Ronekowe. 26th July, 1879. LONDON AND ORIENTAL STEAM TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE, 137, LEADENHALL STREET, LONDON ESTABLISHED 1843,

THE Undersigned is authorised to accept 1 rinks on behalf of this Ofoe, by First Clasa Steamersand Sailing Ships

A. MOIVER, Age Hoazkoów, 1st Enly.1867. YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOULA,

TION OF SHANGHAI, AC

DAPITAL AND SURPLUS 800,000 TAELS China Traders Insurance Company's SharesZOV

$1,000 per share, and

SHARES Hongkong and Shangha Bank Sbaroc-14 pen #teent; premium, bayera

Union Insurance Society of Osutom -3650 uer

Lare

OILURNUM

of 1834 Tons register, Oi Shrewsbury, Com- in the sine of body, thereby effecting a vast ANNA, Gor. bk. Jussen.-W. Fustan & Co economy of space, achtering a dearnem not BENEFACTOR, Am bE., Hayden-Russell & Cimander, will love for the shave Port on o previously attained, and dispensing with those BENGAL, Brit, at Douglas Adamson, Ball about cho let Augashi bas Fine Roomy A-1 TERRAVEN BYcommodation for Cabin Passengoreking a vast, margins and vacant spaces which have to & Ouy, popu

For Freight or Passago, apply to CAPTAIN on board; or, 10:

WIELER & Co

1155 Hongkong, 2011 Jály, 1876, STORFOR LONDON. Fr\BC93L. 11 German Barkov

following facts are malunitted for consideration. GamzebROOKE, Brit, st, Lloyd-Son Cheong Chalmers Vocabulary coulains about 10,000 GURNUM, Britship Shows bary-Violer Chinese characters, and Medhurst English

and Chinese Dictionary about 100,000, whit COLINKE, Brit, bk, Gorman.—Wieler & Co. “y "this work contains more than 50,000 English - OR0008, Brit. an, Toy-Jardine, Matheson

words, and upwards of 600,000 Chinese okama.

tore Again, despite all the grammar and DaugOHLARD, Ger. U., Tiemann-Arnbold, other elementary works as yet published; the Katberg & Co

student of this difficult language absolutely re- FORTUNE, Siam, oz, 8oderetro-Obfness. quires examples to display the varanas appli, GUSCAV ADOLFH, Ger bk, Newmana, Edi cations and equivalente of different words which Bobelbes & Co. have one general meaning. Of these examples HERE, Frenob bk, Martel-Captain, the work ocatains more than £ve timca as JUDDAR, Beit, sir, Clark Chinese many as pay other Dictionary hitherto pub. Jen Munna Bril Oraneeyer Uphed by state

For practical purposes the armgement of KATE WATERS, Brit, bu., Fowles.Order. the work is so complate, that a refereme LORD OF THE-Istre. But, 3-mach, Watt to a pages enables per who under-Vogel, Hagedorn & Do

stands English to communicate effectively Louis, Ger. 3.m. ich., Soblerloh,Bduard with natives who understand nothing but flu Babel hann & OS, ** nose. In this respect the work will be found MARY STONE, Am, abip, Phinney-P&O indepensable to all Europeans résiding: m **-», N. Co, « DOLICIES granted on Marina Bish to al China, and to the natives themselves it ex- IKADO, Brit. 6. str., Moore-Gilmar China and Japan Moring Insurane Tin 18 parte of the World, at current raton. plaira subjects fully with which very few in 2006

per share.

*This Association will until further notion def of them are perfectly saquainted. To Orward, Bit, bk, Stinson, Mayor & Co Obiness Insurance Company.-3209 per share, provide out of the earnings, first for an interestparties resident in England and interested in Paaro, Span. str. FaurieteRemedios & O Hongkong Fire Insurance Uompany's Sharea dividend of 15, for shareholders on Cupital, Chins it cannot bab be invaluable occasionally. QANGER, Brit. str., Jonge, ordine, Matbe

8520 per share

And therefter distribute among Pohor Zolders | It comprisse upwards of two thousand largez de son & Dust unnnally, in cash, ALL the profts of the quarto pages CORES

BAJAVATHANURAR, Brisleh stru, Hopkins- Underwriting Bullness pro váda to amount of premium contributed

BAPID, Siam, bè. Hante - Tack-tee & Co. SEAMADO BRIDE, Siam, bk, Andréanon,— krubinema,

China Fire Insurance Company's, Sheres---3169 et per akarékose A

Hong kong and Whampoa Dock Company's

Bhara473 per cent, discount Hongkong, Janton and Macao Steamboat Co.i

Bhares-12 per cent, discount, buyers..

THUBNER & Co

RUSSELL & U

Agents

60, PAZERFORTEL: ROW!

“Daily Fress" CIERTOR, HONGKONG,” ̈· JOPRIE, Bajt, bk., Jones-Norton & Do-

+f 1089 Hangrong 8th July, 1872.

Return Passage Tickets available for G months are issued at a reduction of 20 per cent. on regular ratos,

For further information es to Freight or Passage. Apply to the Agency of the Company, No, 16. Fayo Central.

G. B. EMORY,

Agent, Banchoug. 1st July, 1870.

NOTICS.

·COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERIES

MARTTIDS-

- PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS.

- STEAM FORMAT. SAIGON,SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ISMALIA, PORT SAID, NAPLES; AND MARSEILLES;

BOMBAY, ST. DENIS, AND PORT LOUIS

ON SATURDAY, the 5th Angust, 1976,

at Company's Stanmship *TOQGLY,” Commandant foORTEMARD, with MAILS, PASSENGERS, SPEQIE, and

P.N.

Registry of Losters cennes ~~2.30 cm. Post-Offiou closes

230 e.m. Correspondeque may be pried un-

board the Tacket with Lato Fed of 19 conte catre Postage, autilu 2.50 r.m. when the Mil is finally closed. Correspondenes must be specially dirostad for: this route, and if not fully prepaid will be sont by British Packet.

Letters to, can be posted for Canada, the West Indies, and other plass named below, if sallélent American stamps are added to prepay them from San Francisco to destication. Auzo rican Stampa are sold at this Office,

The charge for Registry à 8 coats in, Hong: Long Stamps sad 10 cents in U.S. Stampa to these places only the amnes of which are print- ca la Italies. To all the other plases pared correspondence cannot be Bogiatered through; but only to San Francieer (8 denta).

The following are the charges on correspon donce tkne suGI

PELL HALF ONCE. Hongkong US.

Stampa, Stompok Coats, Conte, )

Canadu, British Columbia, Neia)

Brunswica, Nova Sentia, Prince Biliarde Island, Vandower'e >8 Island:Bahoua, Nassau; New! Providence

Beretn

Carthagens, Costa Rica, On-

Curagan, Fiji, Greenland, $9 Jumaton. New Granada, Nica-1 ~~inicum, Pozan, West Indies.J Hawaii, Neo Foundland 8 Gnatemala, Mexico, Batrador,

Votesuola

Belize, Gregtown, Gulang, Hon- - dwas, Martiniques, Banta Mar-

Ora, Turke Island....

Braz

Bolivia, Ecuador, Chili, Peru..

Argcutius Confederation, Bu-

enos Ayres, Paingtay, Tru guay

Newspapera (not over doz.) 2 Books, de, per 4 oz. ................... 6

10

Any articles, found enclosed in Newspapers

Book Pekats (es silk scarves, janellery,

CARGO, will leave this Port for the above pincos.

Cargo and Spadio will be registered for Toor don as well as for Mansoilles, and mospto.) will be dessibul, tunait through Marseilles for the principul placea of Europe.

Shipping Orders will be granted till ngon, Cargo will he haueived on board until 4 M. Specie and Parcels until 3 P.M. on the 4t Augnat 1876 (Parcels are not to be sent on but they mast beloft at the Agency's Office) Contents and value of Paskagen are required.

General Post Once, -

Eongkong, 19th Inly. 1876.

·MAILS BY THE FRENCH PACKET, The French Contract Packe: WDDOGLY, will be despatched op SATURDAY, 10 5th August, with Walls to and through the Unized Kingdom and Europe, vid Marsalles; to Bai, For farther particulars, apply at the Comron, Singapore, Batavia, Galle, Anetralia, Now pany's Office,

Zealand, Tromania, Fiji, Aden, Sogorella, Ró usion. Mauritine, Suez, and Alexandria,

Latters may also be forwarded to India by I this Proket, but can be paid only ne far no Vòr. los. The postage to Coples must be prepaid, Bach letters should be "mazed. Paid to Galio. only; they will go on from Galle as unpaid

The following will be the hours of closing the

Acting Agent.

G. DE URAMPEAUX,

Hongkong. 34th July, 1876.

U. S. MAIL LINE.

| PAŬIFIC MÁFÍ STEAMSHIP

P. COMPANY. THROUGH 20 NEW YORK, VIA OVER. LAND. RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING AS YOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO.

THE US. Mall Steamer CITY OF PEKING will be despatahed for. Sin Franciaco, vil Yokohama, on TUESDAY, the 15th August, 1876, at 3 P., taking Passengers and Freight! for Japan, tha United States, and Europe.

Through Passenger Tickets and Bills of Yoko Lading are trued for transportation hama and other Japan Ports, so San Francison, to porta in Mexico, Central and Sonth America, and a New York and Europe, viš OVER LAND-BAILWAYS, AN

A Steamer of the Mitay Bishi SS. Company will leave Shanghai, xit, the Intend Sea Ports, about sama rate, and make close connection as Yokoban

At New York, Passengers have selection of varian lines of stanmera to England, France, and Germany.

Fraight will be received on board until 4 P.. on the 14th proximo. Fateet Packages will be rodaived at the Office until 5 PM me day mi all Parcel Packages abould be marked to ad dresa in Tall: value of me is required. Mu

For further infarination as to Passage and Freight, apply to the Agency of the Company, „Prayu Leuw'atz.

GAB EMORY,

plåget.

Hongkong, July 15th, 1876. MANCHESTER FIRDASSURANCE COM PANT OF MANCHESTER AND

ELONDON,

Insurances at

THE Undersigned have been appointed Agents for the above Company at Hong kong Usaton; Fepokow, Shanghai, and. Har kow and are prepared E (Varroat Ratās, gan B WE

HOLLIDAY, WISE & UG, ** 1958- Hongkong, 15th October, 18OR

LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE

INSURANCE COMPANYAN

MARTHA BROOKELMANN,"

J. Kluth, Master, having the greater part of ber Cargo (ngaged, will have quier despsteb un akottar

For Fraghi, apply to

METER & CO2 Ef 1007: Hongkong, Mih Jane, 1976.

FUL LONDON. THE AL Bric Clipper Back

KONWARD"

her Cargo enzeged, will have quick desputob,

Simeon, Master, having the greater part of

Far Froight, apply to per

if 908 Hongkong, 15th June, 1876.

FOR NEW YORKAE THE AL British Bárk

PROM his date, antil further paying, a clas FROM (his date, antil further notice, a dis

current local rate of prexia, fill be allowed upon insurances affected with this Company.

DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co,

1191 Hongkong, 37th Juno, 1872. CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY, SIMITED)

NOTICE,

Mails, &c.:-

FRIDAY, 4th August,

6P.M., Money Order Office clones, Pont Ofice oloves exdep: the Nroar Box, which roataina open all night. SATURDAY, 5th Acgast,

,Post Office opens for ale of Stamps, Hegistry of Letters, and Post. (a) ing of all correspondenes.

10 AM, Bagistry of Latters ceasca..". 11 a,, Post Office oloses except for Late

11:10 211, Lutters (but Letters muly) address- od to the United Kingdon, or to Singa- pere may be posted on payment of a Labo Fde of 18 cento extra peatage, antil

CLOSES

11,80 A., when the Post Of

entursty Gonatal Post Office,

Hongkong, 22nd July, 1876.

Postage on Correspondetve forwarded by Privato Ship to the Straite Settlements orast be prepaid at the following tatas, viz

For LetterBcants per ounce.

anch, For Papers For Book Packets

foreach 4 bunoen. and Pokote of 16 Putter Tho registration fee on enck correr nordenas is Twoire dents for each Leitor, Paper or Pocket

"

OHARTERS EFFECTED.

The following Settlements have been a footed made the inne of Meat. EXINEVANK & OPT lant Freight Circulars - Britieb bark Cingules, 339 tons, hence be Mel bourne and Sydney, CR0 in full, 90 lay

inye.

British brit Syringe, 242. tone, banco to Hi

phong and back, 91,250.in fall, 12 luy daye, Gorran Smeeted schooner Anna Hauroisi

$68 toris, Masso to Sourabaya and Batavia, £2,500 in full, 20 lay days. German bark Ellen Bickers, 307 tons, Now- Bobmang to Hongkong, 17 certa per picul

22 lay dars

Gerzinu bark Cotton, 373 tons, Newolwang to

> Hongkong, 18 cente per piou), 26 16y days.; American sooner Marion, 366 toon, Whampoa be to Tientain and Jach to Hongkong vid Try Nowokwane, private tarmaydi

British brig story, 255 tone, Whampoa to

Tientein and troi to Hoogkong để New swana, đồ conte per piail, e lay layo Amerionn osip Alary In Stors, 1, 458-tous; Manila

to Now York, private terms, German bark Varuna, 486 tera, bence to Chifoo st and back, 81,500 in full, 27 loy days, y

POLICIES granted at current rates on Ma Danish brig Juru, a ten Norghwang to

rins Rinke to all paste of the World In Hougkoop, 17 coute por plen), 18 lay dayo.. accordanos with the Company's Articles of AsFrench bara Louise Marie, A tone, Hongkong soolation, Two-thirds of the Profits are distrito Chelco, Nowelwang and back to Hong CANYU MONTEGO***

batod manually to Contributors, whether Sboro, kong, 19 cents per pionļa, 35 lay daya. Griffiths, Master, with the greater portion of hellera or not, in proportion to the net amount | German zakonser Irave, Rüt toms, Whampoa to her Chepa, apgagwar will load here and at of Premia contributed by cach, the remaining Whampoa for the ahoyu Port?"

third being extriód to Reserve Fundatia For Freighty popký tu

RK RUSSELL & Co. *013 Hooghong, Zdra Juno, 1876.

OLYPHANT & Co.

More General Aguia 951 Hongkong, 17th April, 1973,

fienten god back to Hongsɔng, vid Hawa CAMAU”, độ sênh per pintl 35 lay durn of Whampoa to Cimleu, Náxohwang and back to Borgkong, 22 conte per pioul, 92 lay