The Nichinichi Shinbun says blink Mr. G. W. Hill, lozeiner employed in the Saibansko.at 700 yen per month, has just come to the end of his bugagement with the government. Be is to be employed agata at a salary of 500 yeu per pont
A native brother, who was 'aplyed to pur cuno eurice for a foreigner, recently onme parans an idol at 16.10, in, the hoed of which
were two stanes which sit cxamination, proved to he diamonds, ons of the value of 600 gan and the ather of 200 sun.
It is Tuuured says the Hoshi-Shinban, that the provincial governments of Sakitama Iv- zaki, Iwamatan, Tearnoks, Hamantra, Ko
e Targa, Polturi, Shigi, sud soo other ten in all, will be soon, amplamazed with the other ken, and that the whole empire will be divided into three fre and sixteen kos in future. People beiar discouraged by the dull trade in wille for the patrné pears, this year but smiali quantities for silk-worm eggs ottone bave been prepared in Matoumato, Shinshin, a famOGS pince for the production," af silk. But many purahasara huring come from all directions the price of cartone has gone up tree baudred per oca-Japan Garetle
YOKOHAMA,
Salvage operationa on the wrack of the Frauch izes Ait, off Cape Lixa, sung toshmed come time sique, The Home Department, which took the fair in hand, iatande to finish it by mothe of torpedoes which it will procare, from the
For Sale.
THE DAILY PRESS, SATURDAY, AUGUST 26, 1876.
Insurances,
Insurances.
ILKS EXTRAORDINABY THE SECOND COLONIAL SEA AND PRONIX FIRE INSURANCE ÇOLIPANY,
ATLE & 00-
SA
AVE recently purelisted from Macalao- tubers, who ive been compelled to relies on their accumulated Stocks in cone one of the continued degreation to trade.
SILKS
Are now so wonderfully Cheap that not only is A. Silk the Nioeet Drose that can be worn, but is positively the most economical BLACK SILKS
Of the following makers--
JULIE ET UI,
PUNSON ET CL
FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF
MAMMABATAVIAL AN
PROM ibis date, potil further notice, dia. woon of Twenty percent. (2) upon the current local rates of premia will be allowed opoz insurances effected with this Company. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & 06.,
Agente.
of 1199 Fowgland, 9th June, 1874-1949
MANCHESTER FIRE ASSULANUE COMPANY
Vessels on the Berth.
FOR YOKOHAMA
Taip
GADSĦILL' will love for the above Part TO-DAY, the 28th instant, at Neon.
For Freight, apply to
MELONERS & CO. 1349 Hongkong, 24th August, 1875 FOR SWATOW, AMOY, AND FOOCHOW.
HB Steamship.
HE Undersigned, having been appointed Agenta in Hongkong for the above Dom- pany call SPECIAL ATTENTION OF HIPPERS to the low rate of premjum carged for all steamer risks, besides which a Brokerage-of THIRTY-THREE and ONE THIRD PER CENT (83) will be alloweł on-riska to ports in China, Jupon, tha Philip.
YESSO." pines, and the truite. Da risk to all other ports the Brokerage will be FIFTEEN PERAH Undersigned Agents are in receipt ot
instructions from the Board of Directors,Captain Ponchard, will be despatched for the GENT. (15 %) only
authorizing them to issue Polintas to the extent above Porta TO-DAT, the 28th inat, at Noop, at £10,000 on any one First-class Risk, or to instead of as previously advertised, the extent of £15,000 on Adjoining Risks at
For Freight or Passage, apply to Current Rates
SIEYSHEN &00
et 1028 Hongkong, at Jolt, 1874.
SUN FIRE OFFLUE.
Agenta.
THE Undersigned is prepared to Grant Policies against Fire to the extent of 348,000 on Firat olans Riska..
JAURENT ET GIR,
A Discount of Twenty vor coat (20%) mpor VERMOELE SO,
the Current Local Rates of Premis will be al- BONNET LT CIEowed upon Insurances effected with this Office.
T. G. LINSTEAD,
Agent, Sun Firn Olde 1435 Hongkong, 26th August, 1874- YANOTSZE INSURANCE ASSOCIATION OF SHANGHAI.
A GOOD BLACK BILK (LYONS),
* 90 Centa par yard.
COLOURED SILKS.
Naval Department, Theas torpedous are intend. Plaia Coletta ara mga worn. We have every
ed to bring to the antinca pill tune remutar of the
shipwrecked vennt.-Ecku itu Japais.
On the evening of the Sth inet: a dinner was ́ given by the Director of the H.BALS.S; Coat the Hotel known to foreigners as the "Hous of the Thonzert Mats on the bunks of the river Saida. The invitations were. leaned for 6 p.m., and a greit number of ginesta Assembled. Amongst others were the Priredites Consal- General, the agent of the Bond0'S. Nr Co., tho agent of the M. M. & S. Co., the General agent of the Pacific Nail and the 0. sud 0. S. 8. Co., &c., Ro. The dinner win served in Japanese style in a large ons very instefully. decorated, two large mottoen in. Esglish being
new-ahndo-in-Stock.
BRIDAL SILES.
SALINS.
JAPANESE SILKS, Best wake and now shades-make_rally a attmotive Drea
www.
CADKILLE AND STRIPED SILKS.
NOTICE.
Nand after this date the above A ESOOLATION
تميمي
A Discount of 20 allowed.
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.,
Agonis
48 Hongkong, Sth Joznary, 1875.
·TAN CHINA FIKE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED..
*
HEAD OFFICE-HONGKONG. GENCIES at all the Treaty Porte o
Obins and Japan, and at Singapore, Saigon and Penang,
Risks-accepted, and Policies of lusurance granted at the rates of Prèmimni qurzent at the above-mentioned Ports.
No charge für Policy fees.
JAS. B. COUGHTRIE,
Houstony, lat Novainber, 1871.
Secretary
MINAL DOUGLAS LAPRATE & O
1354 Hongkone, Röth August, 1876 "FOR SINGAPORE AND PENANG. HE departets of the Steamship THE
"NORDEN”
Captain Jensen, la FOSTTONED until TO: DAY. the 16th inst., at 3 E., in consequence of the inolewendy of the wouther
For Freighvar. Prange, apply to
JARDINE, MATHESON & 1959 Hongkong, 25th Angust, 1876, STEAM TO YOKOHAMA, HEP.&O.S. N.Oo.'s Steamship
THE
**SUNDA":"
Vessels on the Berth.
LAST DIREUT "STEAMER.
STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, HALTA. BRINDISI, ANCONA, VENICE, MEDI- TERRANEAN POLTS, SOUTHAMPTON, AND LONDON,
ALBO,
BOMBAT, MADRAS, CALOUTTA, AND AUSTRALIA. THE PANINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEA
|" SIAM,” Captain Harwood, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passagers Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above place on SATURDAY, the 20t b instant, at Noon.
Carga will be received on board' until 5 p.. Specie, and Parecia at the office until 2 P.3, on, 25th inacti
For Portiontare regarding Freight and Paa.. ango, apply atthe P. & 0,8. N. Ose Occ. Hongkong. CONTENTS AND VALUE OF PACKAGES ARE REQUIRED,
A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Orciliad Fonteis required by the Egyptian Goverment, and most be delivered by the Shippers to the Company's Agcats, with the Bill of Lading ox with Parvels; and the Company do not hom themselves responsible. for any Detention or Prejudice which may happen from the fro rectness on ausb. declaration.
Skippers are particularly requested to note
Black Bills of Lading..
will leara for the above place at Daylight TO. the terms and conditions of the Company's
T MORROW, the 27th instant
and for sterge of THIRTY BATAVIA SHA AND FIRE INSURANCE THREE and ONE THIRD PER CENT. 334) on Local Risks only,
RUSSELL & Cò..
Agsuta
f 1800 Hongkong, 4th June, 1874.*** YANG-TSZE INSURANCE ASSOVIA- TION OF SHANGHAI.
very conspicains. Tlicno were, "Let us enjoy BLACK END COLOURED SILE CAPITAL AND SURPLUS 600,000 TAELS.
the passing bour," und "Riestry in am merco la the strength of Nations." After the dinner, which was served by obqui
40 or 50 very pretty waitresses, the health
of Mr Iwaki was proposed by General
VELVETS.
FRENCE MERINOS,
in all lending Colours.
DRAP DE FRANCE (ASHUARE.
Poliones granted on Marine Risks to sit parts of the World, at enrrent rates.
COMPANY.
THE Undersigned baring boen appointed"
A. MOIVER
[1208
Superintendent. P. & OS. M. Co's Affloo,
Hongkong. 28th August, 1876. KAMA STEAM TO SHANGHAI,
and HroGo. THE P. & D. 8. K. Jo's Steamship
T Agents for the above Company, are pre- Taking Cargo as through rates to NAGABAKI Taved to grant Insurances de follow
MARING RISKS,
Policies at current rates, payable uitber here, in London, or at the principal ports of Indi Anstralja, and the East.
THE F
“KASHGAR"
will leave for the above place at Daylight TO- A. BROKERAGE of THIRTY-THEED and ONE-MORROW, the 27th instant..
A. MOIVER, THIRD FEE CERT. Will be allowed on all LOCAL
Superintendent, -RISKS -------
P.&.0.5. N. Un's Office, FIRE RISKS.
[7909 Hongkong, 96th Augest, 1876, Policies granted on First-class Buildings to
of $20,000.
FOR MANILA (DIKBOT) -
This Association will, anil farther notice. Discount of TWENTY PER CENT, (20;)..YAR Spanish Steamer
provide out of the earnings, frst for an hulerent; fividend of 15% for shareholders ua Capital, apon the current locai intes will be allowed on
8. Van Buren who referring the mothe anging that "Rivalry in commerco in this strength at Kation," suggested that innoh of the present prosperity of Japan was owing to is Elegant Fabric is all Wool, beautiful soft, annually im asb, ALL the profits of the count being dedected at the time of the jeste Hormaechou, Master, will be despatched
Other-
the aurivalled exertions of Mr. lwngaki, Ms. F. J. Lowder replied for Mr," Iwasaki toista were ben given. Preparations nad bern made for a display of firewarira; but, owing to an unfortunate accident, a spab falling int the boat which container them, they were get: on fire, and all went off simultaneously, for tunately without doing any injury: Thai untimely explosion was much to be regretted, a great pains had been taken in their prepar tion. One pied was a fire-ship dressed with fen-of-all-ations, After a most enjoyabl eventog, the party broke up a time for the gucate to Tolure to Yokohama by the 11.20 p.m. trans-Japan Gazette..
AUV-Belty: Sept. 1800-Gentlemoor, I feel it is duty I owe to you to exprose my gratitude for the great buelitare derived by taking Norton's Oamomile Pite. I applied to your agent, Mr. Tall, Berkelat, for the above named Pilla, for wind in the stomach, from which I audere excruciating pain for a length of the, having tried early every remedy praefiled, but withou dering any Lonsûrst after thing two battles of your viable filio, I was quite stored to my gallate of health. Plots give the publl-ity for the bout of those who may thus dig mikoyatt, mi ais, sir, your walyj ESTAY AnyTo the Proprietors NORTON CCMONTEE PH
T28.132 Aug. 28.
For Sale.
FOR SALE.
TT REGISTÅELOVNES - NEW BONKS WORKS OF REFERENCE, NOVELS, SCHOOL BOOKS PRESENTATION Books, and Music Books.
AWSON'S LONDON-NADE BOOTS 40.
VIENNA BOGTR, large, mnaoYCULPAL. " ...DINNER SERVICES, in great variety,
DESSERT SERVICES and BREAKFAST : SERVICES:
TUT GLASSWARE, it may designu-- GASELIERS, Table LAMPS. Ship's Side LAPS, Must-bead LAMPS, Cubia "Suspen aion LAMPS, and Bulkber 1CANDLESTICKS STATIONERY; De la Roe's, Waterlow's, &o. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE, of all de-
acriptions.
and rich in Colours,
NEW DRESS TRIMMINGS.
NEW RIBBONS.
FEATHERS AND FLOYEES..
NEW BONNETS AND HATS,
A Splendid Amortment of COLLARS AND CUFF A
DRESSMAKING.
MILLINERY.
SALE AND 00, VICTORIA EXCHANGE.
QUEEN'S ROAD AND STANLEY STREET, HONGKONGT
AND AT SHANGHAI.
FOR SALE.
and thereafter distribute among Policy holders Fall premium-charged for innrance; ettoh-dis------- Underwriting Business pro rata to amount of of poly. premium contributed,
Agenta,
---RITYSELL & 06:
1089 Hourkong,9k Iniy, 18%2... THE LONDON ASSURANO E,
INCORPORATED HY EQTAL' GĦARTIN --
OF H10 MAJESTY KING GEORGE THE FIRST, A.D.1720.
THE undersigned bating been appointed Agents for the above Corporation, are to t Insurances as follows:- prepared grant I
MARINE DEPARTMENT. Policies at currant rates, payable either here." in Loudon, or at the principal Parts of India, China, and Australia.
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
erront raten..
RUSSELL & Co.,
Aģents. 1 Hongkong, 1st January, 187-4 GERMANIC LLOYD SOCIETY FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF SHIPS.
KBALVADORA”
Labore on MONDAY NEXT, the 28th instant,
at 9 F.M.
For Freight or Pessage, apply to
REMÉDIOS-&-Co. 1855 Hongkonie, 25th "A nyi, 1876.
QUEAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR SHANGHAL
for HANKOW, Nisaro, and POSTS in
JAPAN. THE Company's Steamship THE
Undersigned having been appointed THE INTERNAL Series Tating Cargo and Passengers through ratea desires of baring VEZES CLABRED are re- quested to communicate with
EDUARD SCHELLĦASS & Co., Agente Germáno Libyl, 1m 1926 Hongkong, 13th Marob, 1873. MANCHESTER FIES ASSURANUS CUL- PANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.
ULYSSES
will be despatched on or abont cho 27th instant.
For Freight or Possage, apply to
BUTTERFIELD ZASWIRE, Agente. 1887 Hongkong, 22nd August, 1876.
FOR AMOY, ·
Steamship
"ESMERALDA”
A. HoIVER, Euperinferdent, Peninsular and Oriental Stoom Navigation. Go,'n Ufon, Hongkong, 15th August, 1878. OCCIDENTAL AND ORIENTAL STEAM-
SHIP COMPANT- TAKING THROUGH CARGO AND PAS SENGERS FOR THE UNITED STATES - AND EUROFE,
IN JOUNECTION WITH THE
CENTRAL AND UNION PACIFIC AND
· CONNÉOTING RAILROAD
COMPANIES
AND ATLANTIO STEAMERS.
HE BS. OCEANIU, will be despatched for San Francisco, via Yokohama, on FRIDAY, the 1st September, at 3 em, táking States, and Earope surge and Passengers for Japan, the United-
appointed THE Underagued have been
Agents for the above Company at cag Policies Lesund for long or short periods at kong: Canton, Pouchow, Shanghai, und Han
tow and are prepared to grant insurance will bare immediata despistol for the above Current Ratce.
KOLLIDAY, WISH & Co. ** 1958: Howziton 1517 Octolzer, 1839 THE SCOTTISH IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY.
A discount of 20, allowed,
LIFE DEPARTMENT... Palivicsïessed for mama nei szqueding $5,000, on resaonable terme..
HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. El 1965 Hourkong 28th July, 1852.
INSURANCE COMPANY
HAS. HEIDSIECK'S CHAMPAGNE NUKER BRITISH AND MERDANTILE THE Undersigned, having been appointed
19.
**WEISSLACK.
per ease of 2 dozen pinte.
gRper case of 1 dozen quarta, CHATEAU LEOVILLE-POYFERRE, 1863,
VIN DES PEINCES."
per oase of 1-dozed quarta. CHATEAU BELATR
dozen
Baas' ALA, in Quarts and Piote, by Cre ran and Saundare. Guimeka's STOUT, in Quarta and Pints, by E. Burke. Basa's ALE, in Horshence and Kilderkins. Kinairan's LL A WHISKY, Bourbon WHISKY; Glenlivet WHISKY.
CHAMPAGNE, Krag's First Quality, Pints. and Quarta Sparkling MOSELLE, in Pinte nad Quarte. Sull E ÜKS, different Brande. ̈
After Dinner and Breakfast CLARETS, While's White Seal and other SHERRIES. Tery Choice OLD Fine OLD PORT BRANDY, hottled bera in 1863
Croase & Blackwell's OIL MAN'S STORE. CONDIMENTS DELICACIES of erong kind. Prime Qulity American BEEF, in tasks 200 lbs, and 100 lbs. Prime Qu.lity American FORK, Chaka 200-16 1200 band b Finest quality French SUTTER, in lb. bottles. California Family STORES, all descriptions. Mantza Yellow METAL SHEATHING. maorted size, Brado SHEATHING FELT And BILER FELT. Hubbuck's Assorted PAINTS and OIL. Crane's Lubricating OIL, Peacock's Campesitim PAINT. TALLOW. White Bret PC PORTLAND CEMENT. FIRE BRICKS and FIRE OLE
T. and D. Henry's CANVAS, Noa I to 5. Brat Russian KOPE, atLaizzz..
LAMMERE, ATKINSON & Co. 978 Bengkong, 28th June, 1876.
OR SALE.
1 Deepwell FUMT 24-in, with ROTARY
ENGIN, on plank.
136-foot leasth 4 Iron Well ROD, completo,
10 36-foot lengtha Tin. LEAD PIPE.
1 COPPER STRAINER
124 in. Strong ION JOINT.
The whole packed and ready for abipient. Apply to ale SaCYTARY of the AMOY OLUB. tf 1327, Amáy, 1 ilh Angust, 1876,
JANDR TENNENT SALE and
POETER.
DAVID CORSAR & SONS' Merchant NavP- Nary Boiled
CANVAS. Long Flax Crown
ARNHOLD, KARBERO & Ün, tf 1100 Hongkong, 11th May, 1867.
TAKASIMA COLLIERY.
JARDINE, MATHESON, & Co. Agents. OR SALE, Laxe Tokasios Coal. at
Coal, 8 per ton, ez Godown
Apply te
TG GLOVER.
$e
$18
38.
quarta,
PAI URGE PALMER MARGAUX.
...........per case of 1 dozen quarts.
LORMONT,
per case of 1 dozen quarts. ..per cure of 2 dozen pints.
SIEMSSEN & Oo.
592, Hongkong, 1st May, 1878.
TRADE MARK.
ON A WIRATH,
LION RAMPANT GABDANT,
HOLDING & Town Poi
E
LLWOOD'
HATS AND
HELMETS.
· FOR SALE, CHEAP. few DOUBLE-BARRELLED BREECH-
ADAUING GUNS Price Sus gach, Saloon Rides and Cartridges. Freper and Smith and Wesson a Ilevolvers,
J. F. SHEFFER,
54, Prays Cential. 8 1027 Haugkong, 3rd July, 1876.
"BE SUNG, & Co,,
COAL MERCHANTS, Here always on hand LARGE STOCKS. every csoription of COAL
Address, are of Boox-LONG & Co.. No. 43, Praya, Hongkong.
648 Hongkong, 9th May, 1878...
FC"
-FOR-SALE,
\-UT L-ER, FA-L-M-E-R— & Co.'s
Celebrated Brands of WINES and SPIRITS. Apply to
SIEMSSEN & Co. if 841 Hongkong. 21st Jane 1876,
NOW ON SALE.
IMPERIÁT QUARTO,
ENGLISH AND CHINESE DICTIONARY,
WITH THE
PUNTI AND MANDARIN .................................-PRONUNCIATION.
INCORPORATED BY ROYAL OHARTER AND SPECIAL ACTE, OF FARLIAMENT," ~~~
Established 1809,
CAPITAL-$3,000,000
THE Undersigned, Agentest Hongkong for the abero Company, are prepared to grant Policies against FIRE, ic the extent of £10,000. on any Building, or on Merða andise tu there, at the usual rates, anbject to a discount el Twenty per cent. (20 %)
Agent in Hongkong for the above-named Company is prepared to GRANT POLICIES against FIRE en duildinga and on Goods to the crfect of £10,000, at the usual rates, subject to an immediate discount of 203)
Attention is invited to a considerable-reduc ition in omia for Life Insurance in Ubina
Lite Policios effoted during the year 1875 8bare in the Bonus to be declared on Ist December for the quinquennial period tben- ending.
A. MACS. HEATON, 1445 Hontlope. S7th Septaciber, 1875.;
CAUTION.
GILMAN & Do I laving come to our knowledge that spurious
Agenta
Port.
י, :
For Freight or Pasange, apply to
A. MA0G, HEATON. 1356 Houckory, 25th August, 1876.
JUDAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. FOR LONDON, via SUEZ CANAL, THE Company's Steamship
"STENTOR"
will be despatched no or about the 1st proxima.
For Freight or Passage, upply to-
BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, Agente, 1357 Hongkong, 28th August, 1878.
FOR MANILA.
EE Spanish Brig
NUEVO CONSTANTE,” Uriate, Master, will bure quick deapatob
For Freight or Passage, apply to
REMEDIOS & Oo. 1352. Hongkong, 24th Angaat. 1876.
~FOR NEW YORK.
F 1063 Hongkong, 7th July, 1874. IMPERIAL FIRE INSURANCE COM which is to be back of mif respectable theatres Al Norwegian Brix
THE
PANY.
THE Undersigned, Agents for the above Company, are prepared to grant. Policies against Fire to the extent of $60,000 on any
FIRST-CLASS RISK,
спо
at Current Rates.
A RETURN OF TWENTY PER CENT, (20%) will be made on the premina obarged ou all Insurances, auch RETURN being payable on the 1992e of the Policy:
GIBB, LIVINGSTON-& Co.,
Agenter
&. F. MARTELL'S BRANDY. imitations are imported, Comuna e uld be earful to neo hatakey obtain the genuine article with our d Matthew Cla-k San, 74, Great Tower Street, Londvi
65 210 Feb. 10)
MARTELL & Co. PERFUMERY
& E; ATKINSON'S
ar
"JOHANN SVERDROP" will land here and at Whampoa, and meet with quick despatch as above. For Freight, uppig to
. B, Thang Yiang--Frangipun-and
Sarrants Old Bow Tindsor Song Violettf Powder lachia Water. Prize Medals-London, Paris, Vienna, Cordave, Eins Sold by a first- olas datura Karaghut the World.
J&B ATKINSON, 24, Old Bond-strest. London. The gouine genrent.ed by TEAD MAREA White Fase on a Golden Lys," printed in tulous.
[6
Imperial Fes Inmirance Company INNE FORD'S FLUID MAGNESIA,
333 Korgkong, 1st March, 1874.
CHINESE INSURANCE COMPANY,
(LIMITED).
―
NOTICE.
The best remedy for ACTDIFY of a STOMACE, HEARTBURN, HRAD- ACHE, GOUT and INDIGESTION, and the best
ld aportent for dedicate constitutions, Ladi,
Children, and Infants, and for regular une in Wars Climster.
DINNEFORD 00.j
Cherkats, Londoa, and of Dreggists and Storakoopa throughout the wield, N.B.
52140]
POLICIES granted at current rates on Ma. rino Riaka to all parts of the World. In Locordance with the Company's Articles of A6- sociation, Two-thirds of the Profits-are distri-11 nated wouly to Contributors, whether Shave holders or not, in proportion to the netamount of Premia contributed by each, the remaining third being carried to Reserve Fund.
- OLYPHANT & Co.,
General Agenta. 1.95 Hongkong 17th April, 1873 LONDON AND ORIENTAL STRAD TRANSIT INSURANCE OFFICE. 137, LEADENHALL STEVET, LONDON ESTABLISHED 1843. THE Undersigned to nathorised to aeccpt.
risks on behalf of thin Offee, by 'First Cess Steamers and Sailing Ships.
HAMĢIVER, Agent. Fongkong. Let July, 1867. NORTH GERMAN FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY AT HAMBURG
THE Undersigned, AGENTS for the above Serated to GRANT IN- SUBANCES to the extent at $65,000, on first-
lasa risks at current rates.
MELCHERS & Co. tf 674 Hongkang, 27th March, 1876.
COMPANY OF HAMBURG,
AD ANGLO-OBINERE DICTIONARY, published at the Daily Press lice, Hongkong, OR comprehensiveness and practical service this Work stande unrivalled. All the new words which the Chinese have of late years been compeiled to cuarto express the numerous joove m manhinery photography, telegrapy, and in science generally, which the rapid sovance of foreign relations has imposed upon them, are hore giron in lenso. Each and every word is fully illustrated and explained, forming ezer- sises for atudoare of a most INSEPANAJU Tature. Both the Court and Panti pronunciations are
HE undersigned having been appointed given, the deceata being carefully marked on
1. Agents for the above Company, are pro Kraphy displays the saccess of an attempt to parad to uecept risks eguinst Fire at vurreni make the Chinese and English type correspondratos, subject to a bonus of 20 per bent.
SIEMSSEN & COMM in the size of body, thereby effecting a vast "
No. 7, Queen's Road, and at East Point. economy of saco, zokieving a clearness, not 694 Hongkong, 15th May, 1876,
previously attained, and dispensing with those
ast margins and vacant spaces which have
"EATING'S DOUGH LOZENGES-aeretofore characterised Obmene publications. K UNIVERSAL REMEDY DOW
To illustrate the vast scope of the work, be stands the frat in pubila favour and maldece or following facts are submitten for consideration, COTOS, ATM, and all affections of the Throat, Chalmers Tocabulary contains about 16,000 they are the mist ugteendie and efficaclovia remedy. They do got contalo uplate or any other duinterious dang, sabineau charecters, and Medhurst'e English
may, therefore, 66 saren with perfect safety hy the snout and Chinees Dictionary about 100,000, whilst - delicato constitution. Bold to battles onls,
this work contains more than 50,000 English
fur DISNEFORD'S MAGNESIA...
| agente-à,S. Watson & Co., Jongkong. [8 Ap
A AND P. E,
IN S
CHLEBRATED.
WORCESTERSHIER SACGE, Declared by Connciscus to bo THE ONLY GOOD SAUCE.
In aranjuence of spurious imitations of LB and PERELNE BATCR, which are albulated to roėjima the Public, LRA PRKRINS bavilapted. A NEW LABEL boring ther SIGNATURE, DEA AND PERRIN S,: whch will be placed on every battle of Woxysern SAVOR, vfter this date, without which none is gun man me
November. 1874
This does not apply to shipicas made prior to the
**dite girone
Ask for LEA & PERKINS Bance, andase Name on Wrapper, Label, Bottle, and Stopper. Wholesale andfor Expert sy the Proprietara, Worces ter: Cross and Blackrell, Landen, A.; and by Grocers and literally. [621 1430 Boph 18-*** YAKEY'S WESAVOY KNIFE POLISH.
O Packets, 3d each tice, 6., la, 28. bid., & 4s-cach.
AKEY'S INDIA RUBBER KNIFE BOARDS
· from la. 6d. each
Boa..
AKEY'S WELLINGTON BLACK LEAD, In Solid Block■ld, 3d, and id, cb, and ls. AKEY'S SILVERSMITES SOAP, NON
For-Clorning und "D-Káhing Silver. Bertan-alate, Pluto Glass, Marble, o. Tablets, Cd. AKDY'S EMERY AND GLASS CLOTH.
TRANJATLANTIO FIRE INURANCE (JAKBY MERCURIAL,
AKZY'S CABINET GLASS PAPER, BLACK
LEAT), 40 "AKEY'S OENUINE GRAIN AND FLOUR
EMERY.
Agente!
39 Pongkung tush November., 1879 JUSITIVE GUVERNMENT SECURITY JOHN OAKEY and BON'S EVERY and
LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY,
- LIMITED.
SOHARLES H`MORGAN, Agent.
y. 931 Hongkong, 18to June, 1876. GNIX FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY,
The to the extent of $4),(£0,on Buildingé ur on Goods stored therein,
ERATING BON BONS OR WORM TABLETS, words, and upwards of 600,000 Chincas bareo-ENA Paraly PEETABLE SWEETMEAT, both an appear eye, Again despite all the grammara and Undernged having been appointed ance and taste, formeling murs recall method of d other elementary works as yet published, the Agents to the above Company at thing -mizustering she pulmeeslaan zomedy for INTESTINAL OF THREAD WORMS. I recity and witsatndent of this difficult language absolutely re Port, are prepared to grant Policies against preparation, and in ospority adapted for stuldron. Beld quires examples so diaplay the various, Appl. in Eintle by all hominte.
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DOUGLAS LAPRATK & Co. if 717 Hongkeur, 9 Novembar, 1868 LIVERPOOL AND LONDON AND GLOBE INSURANCE COMPANY,
ROM the date, until further notice, a dia. count of Twenty percent. (20) upon the current local rate of premis will be allowed on insurance effected with this Company. HOW DOUGLAS LAPBAIK & 00.,
Pada topp fra Aganta, 41103 Honkong, 2741, Jane, 1873,
BLACK LEAD MILL WESTMINSTER BRIDGE ROAD, LONDON, ENGLAND CROSSE BLACKWILLS KLEBRATED OILMEN'S STORES.
Five Prize Mednia Paria and Vienna PICKLES AND ACCES "JAMB AND JELLIES ORANGE MACHÁVADR."
ESSENT FROITA.
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FRESH AND, IN Books, BOURNE YUTLUYOR.--.-
IN PISLAND QUART EINS,
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PRESERVED BACON, OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE SACRAGES,"
HOLODNA SAU BAPER TATES, TONGUES GANI FILTHY
YORKSHIRE GANE AND
PLUN YUDANCE,
BEA AND PERRINE WORDSTERSHIRE SAUỌN,
ARNHOLD, KARBERG & Co. 1338 Dongkong, 2nd August, 1876.
THE
FOR NEW YORK. HE Al British Bark
OCEAN CHIEF."
Connectics is made at Yokohama wathi | Steamos from Shanghai,
Post-Ofice Rotifentions.
A that will cloen For Tokohin,Par Gedahil, to-day, the 20th ist, at 11.30 ..
For Valparaiso,-To-day; the 26th lust., at 1130 A1
For Swaton, Amoy, and Foocbow-Per Tone, to-day, the 26th insk, at mon.
For Singapore and Penang.-Per Nordon, to- day, the 26th inat, at 230 wir.
Fer ShangbaiToday, the 26th instuut, st
3.30 PM.
For Amey, Fovshow, and Tail-Par
at s For Yakobanner Sunds, to-day, the 26th inse, at 5 ..
For Shanghat-Par Kashgar, to-day, bho 28th instant, arm. Lato lettere resolved from 5.30 to 5.80 P..
For Mandu-Per Salvadora, on Monday, tha 28th inat, at. 1.30 г.m.-**
MAILS BY THE ENGLISH PAORMI The English Ocatriot-Packat SIAM will be despatched with the Mils for Europe, dic on SATURDAY, the 26th dának.
Tas following will be the hour of closing the oils,
FRIDAY 25th instant,
5 P... Money Order Offes alores. Gr. Foes Occasses except the NIGHT Box, which remains open at night:
SATVEDAT, 250-instant-
-
7 AM Post de openia for male of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Pyate ing of all correspondence;
10 M., Post Offee claus exempt for Inte
Setters Rugistry of Letters chasca 1015.m., Tetters may be posted on payment
U LATE. FEU of 18 conta ozira Postage, until-
11 A... when the Post Offer OLÖSEN -------entirely,
11.30 AM.. Letters (but Letters only) address.
ed to the United Kingdom A Brindisi, or to Singapore, may be pusted on board the Pooket on payment of a Ente-Feo-of-48-denta extra-postage. 13.50 A... Posting on Board coaca. MAILS BY THE UNITED STATES'
SIA "YACKET.
The Crited States Mail Packet OGRANIC will be despatebed on FRIDAY. the 1st Bep. Lember, with Mails for Japan, San Francisco, and the United States, which will be CLOSED as follows
2P.. Registry of Letters ceaseS 230 Post Office elcace...
9.30 PM. Correspondance may be putat ou board the Packet with Late Fea of 12 cents extra Postage, antil "250 P1, when the Mail is fully closed. Corvapondence rinse be pentity fircoted for this rente, and if not fully prepaid will be sent by British, Packet.
Letters. No, can be posted for Canada, the
– Freight wit be received on board until #ram, of the 31st instub. Parcel Package will be received at the Office until 5 E.. aate day. All Parcel Packages should be marked to address in falty ratus of auto is raquired.
Ratara Passage Teketa available for West Ladiva, and other places named below, if months are issued at a reduction of 20 per cent, salicient American stamps are added to prepay.
them from San Francisco to destination.” Arac on regalar rates,
rican Stamps are sold at this Office. For further information as to Freight or Passare apply to the agency of the Company No 16, Praya Central.
G. B. EMORY.
Hongkong, Ist. Angast, 1876,
NOTIOR
Agent.
COMPAGNIE DES MESSAGERLES MARITIMES PAQUEBOTS POSTE FRANCAIS,
3
STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, BATAVIA, POINT- DE GALLE, ADEN. SUEZ, ISMALJA, PORT SAID, NAPLES, AND MARSEILLES;
LBO BOMBAY, ST. DENIS, AND PORT LOUIS, `N SATURDÀI, the 2nd September, 1876,
at Noon, the Company's Steamship SINDA Oumandant RAPAY with and ALAILS, PASSENGERS SPECIE, CARGO, will leave this Port for the above .places.....
Ourgo and Epcoio will be registered for Lon don as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marsillos for the principal places of Europe.
Shipping Orders will be granted till noon, Cargo will be received on board until 1 2.34 Specie and Parcels until 3 P.M. on the let September, 1870. (Tarcols are not to be sent on board; they must be left at the Agency's Ofica] Conttute and valueo Packages are required.
The charge for Registry in 8 dents in Hong Long Stamps and 10-ceats in US Stampato those plance only the names of which are print ed in Italise. To all the other places named correspondance cannot be Registered through, but only to San Francisco (8 cente).
The following are the charges on correspón- dence this sent →→
PER BALP Ounce. Hongkong V.S.
Stampe. Stampa.
Centa,
Canada, British Columbia, NewY Dunacisk Nose Scalia Prince. "Howard's Island, Vancouver's $3 Island, Bahamas, Nassin, Now. Providence. Aspinwalt, Bermuda, Bogata," Curtbagena, Costa Rica, Ou ba, Car-gao, Fiji, Greenland. Jamaica, New Grenada, Nicu- agus, Punamu, Weet Indis Hawaii. New Poundland Guatemala, Mexico, Salvador,
Venezuela Belize, Frejtora, Guiana, Hon.
-dur. Martinique, Santa Mar-8
the, Turke'a Liland...... Brus
Bolivia, Ecuador, Chili, Peru... 8 Argentine Confederation, Ba-)
anos Ayres, Paraguay, Uru-8
Booke, do, per 4 05, ma
:
Cents.
..
23
0
6
:4 10
Any articles found enclosed in Newspapers
or Book Packet (as silk scarves, jewellery.
For farther particulary apply at the Como) will be detained. pany's Occ
M. H.. DU FOUEY, Agent. Hongkong, flst Artgnat, 1870,
MAILS. BY THE FRENCH PACKET. The French Contract Packet SINDH wil be despatched on SATURDAY, the 2nd Sep tember, with Maila to sad through the Unitert Kingdoc and Bumpe, 4ersailles; to Bai- gon Singapore, Balvin, Galle, Australia, New PACINO MAIL STEAMSHIP COMPANY,Zealand, Turmania, Fiji, Aden, Seychelles, Re
acion. Mauritia, Suez, And Alexandria. THROUGH TO NEW YORK, VIA DYER Letters may also be forwarded to India by
U. S. MAIL LINE.
Captain Book, will loud here and at Whimpos LAND RAILWAYS, AND TOUCHING thie Panket, but on be paid only or fat an Cay- for New-York.
For Freight, apply to ...
T
HEARD &Co. 1915 Hongkong, 17th August, 1976;
NR LONDON. THE 33£ 11 French Bark
TOKOHAMA AND SAN FRANCISCO,
BE U. S. Mail Steamer ALASKA will
be despatched for San Francisco, vil | Yokohama, on FRIDAY, the 15th September, 1876, 3P.M., taking Panoengers and Freight for Japan, the United States, and Europe.
Through Passenger Tickets and Bille of Rouillé, Master, will be despatched for the lading are issued for transportation to Yoko
hove Port on or before the 1st instant.
"KERMALO,"
For Freight, apply to
MEYER &-06%
tf 1807 Houghong, 13th August, 1876,
FOR MELBOURNE AND SYDNEY. 119 A1 Britial Barqué --
"JAMES WILSON,” AA- Captain Prideu, baring tho greater portion" of ber ergo cogaged, will have quick despeto
as above.
Fer Fraight, apply ta
MATOLYPHANT & Co.
In 1809 Rosigkong, 18th August, 1876,
FOR HAMBURG.
Al British Bark
ANTIPODES,"
hama and other Japan Ports, to Sun Francisco, to ports in Mexico, Central and South America, and to New York and Europe, vik OVER. LAND RAILWAYS.
A Steamer of the Mitau Binhi S.B. Company will leayo Shanghai, via the Inland Sea Ports, abonzeame dute, and make close cornention at Yokohama,
At New York, Passengers, have eslation of various line of steamers to England, France, and Germany.
Fraight will be received on boɔarð until 1 Pam- on the bath proxibo. Parcel Packages will be received at the Office until 5 P.M. same day:
on. The pactaze to Caplos must be prepaid. Such tettere akould to maked Paid to Galle only they will go on fron. Calle as unpaid.
The following will be slie hours of closing the xais dom
FRIDAY. Ist eptember,
5 F.M., Money Order Office-elbar. Post. Office closes except the Name Box, which remains open all night.: SATURDAY, 2nd September,
7.M., Post Ofles opens for sale of Stamps, Registry of Letters, and Post- ing of all correspondence.
10a.m. Registry of Letters ounce. 11. Puet Use closen except for Late
Latters.
11.10.
Tetters butteranaly) address ed to the United Kingdom or to Singa. goro ning be posted on payment of a Late Fes of 13 cents extra postagė, antil
11.30, when the Post Office ÚLOSES
entirely
There is a common belief in the existence of
all Parcel Paokeges should be marked to ad-a Parcel Pust by which onob articles as Fans.
drese iz fall; value of same is required.-
Corius, S.lk Dresser Sparres, Jewellery, Arti.. For further information ne to Possige and Boil Teeth, we can be forwarded at low rutos,
Praya Centrul
Barnes, Muster, will load kere and at Wham-Freight, apply to the Ageary of the Company. It cannot be too distinctly stated that such pa, and will have quick despatch as above.
-For-Praight, apply to
VOGEL, HAGEDORN & Co. 1992 Hongkong, 14th Angaat, 187.
TOR LONDON. FE AL Dritish Bark
“CORBA,"" Captain Adams, will load bere as above, and meet with quick despatch.
Through Rate of Freight from Canton for Mersent, Goods £ 5. per Tob
Apply to LA MAN
ARNEOLD, TARBERG & Co. 1 (274 Hoptong đứth August, 1870- FOR SYDNEY, vid ADELAIDE. THE
A1 British Barque
ECHO will bave immediate desputed up above.
For Freight, upply to
B. DAVIES [ 2, Queen's Boad. 1991 Hongkong, 4th August, 1870.
FOR NEW YORK.
HE Al British Bark
*WETHANY."-
G. BEMORY,
Blangkong, August 15th, 1876,
Agat.
things can only be sent as Letters, and the very cheapest rate in. 12 oante per tlf canço-by Privato Steamer, All each packagee should.ba Reg uteret (8 cents). If the Parsel bo heavy it ban be sent through one of the Parsel spreaSES "OT RESPONSIBLE FOR DEBTS conducted by Mosare LATE, CRAWFORD, OF penda sana
Me W. H. NOTLEY, which, for anything over $ ̧ Neither the CAPTAIN, the AGENTS, nor the of 5 ounces, will be found "cheaper than the- OWNESS, will be RESPONSR for NY Past DEBT contracted by the Officers or the Crew of the following Vessels during their stay.in Hongkong Harbour÷-
ADELINA AND MARIANNE, Gerbk Dahl
W. Past & Ce Arve Brandship Stavimur-Merch
geries Maritimes.. BUNFFACTOE, Am. bt., Hayden. Russell & Co. SATADAR, Beit, str. Hutobison-Landston
CARTBROER, Brit, str., EvaDE-Obisere. GADGRILL, Britats, Runton. Melobern & Cn: GLOUCESTER, British bark, Vincent.-Rozario
& Co.
GUSTAY AND MARIE, Ger, ship, Door
hold Kotberg & Os.
CHARTERS EFFECTSD,
The following Settlements are taken from Mezars. HSTNEMANN & Uo's Freight Circa-
Freagh berk Komato, 257 toun; bance to Lon-
doo, priv te torace, British-kirk Octos Chief, 385 tons, Whampos
to New York, private forms. British trig Joleen Suerdrop, 182 tous, Wham..
pon to New York, private terms, British hark Antipedes, 852 tons, Whampoa to
Hamburg, private terms Frennt Link Edmond Crestier, 300 bank, Takan and Taiwanfoo to London, 176. d. par
tou of 20 est, 20-lay days.
HOOGLY, An, ship; Frost-Tador Compuy.. JAMES WILSON, British tank, Pridesurarea abir Joanna 1,500 ton, Manila
Sy lewitz & O
MARIE, Ger. bart, Johannsen, Eduard Schell-
Captain Bedell, will land here and at Whams & Con poa for New York,
For Freight, apply to
FHARD & Co. 1191 Hongkong, 29th July, 1876, :-
FOR FREIGHT OR CHARTER, THE British Barque."
Apply to
ROWENAN
TURNER & Co.,
Apente 1899 Hongkong, 2vd Angast, 1878.
KNOW ON SALE TOUND VOLUMES of the China Overland
For practica purposes the arrangement of the work is so complete, that a reference to its pages enables a person who under Blands. Ez ish to communicate effectively with natives who understand nothing bat Chi- ness. In this respect the work will be found indispensable to all Enropean residing in China, and to the nativer thomsalvaa it ex- plaine subjects fully with which very few in" deed, of them are perfectly aggrainiet. To QuaEN FIRE INSURANO COMPANY, a proven bo fraud of zig zu bietes or jars they'e Dolius Apply at the Daily Prese flee parties Toardest in England and interested in China it cannot bar bo tavaluable ocasionally, It comprises upwards of twu thunaand large quarto puges.
TRUBNER & Co, 60, Patsasostén Bow; an
W. H. BELLA "DaLLY' PRüss ** OFFICE, HONGKONG)"
to New York or Boston, private terms, British bark Moun Gles, 549 tous, Manila to
New York, private terms,
OCEANIC, Britieb str, Parisil-P. 1. 8. 8. Ob. OCEAN-RANGER, British 3-m. sob., Friddle,Danish steamer Fun, 909 tona, Java (porta) to Amsterdam Rotterdam, private terms. Landstein & Com ORORIS, Brian Batlig Wen-Fuglen & Co British ship Taunton, 689 tone, Lense to Jelino, PERNAMBUCO, Brities sir, flydo.—Melphers British bark James Wilson, 326 tons, heres to
- Melbourne and Sydney, premati kernie- RUBICON, Brit. Sm, selt, Tim woven-Arnhold. Sedie aglinenior Aurora, dustiils, 225 tons,
Korborg & Co.
SHOOTING STAR, Siam, sh, Hellstrom Obi-
Fonsi to Adelaide, £2 5a, puc ton of 50 fet, 25 luy anys 4
STATE OF ALABAMA, British at Bimlin Sase bark Krung Thep, 488 taus, Whampoa to Tientsin and back to Hinglong vid-New- Jardins, Matheson & Cu
chwang. $3,000 in fall, 45 luy daya THA, British str., Coles-Doaglas Lapmik.
German 3 gusted coboozer Japan, 270 tone, Nowotwang to Hongkong, to cents per TAUNTON, Britship, Olark-Siessen & Co.
piral;29 1 days, and m French bark Vidal, 409 tone, Keelung to Hong
hong, $14 per ton of 20 out, 16 lay days:
ARROW'S SMALL" STEAMERS and
| Teach supplier of Sir olure und numeraca nitkop rabia'dan Trads Beport for the Year 1875. Prio.TEAM LATNOHF8; Bails of Wood, Goran skip Gustar and Maris, 822 lone bence.
izy de ha from rockopera A
OLUTION.
invariably bí destrozol whom pty.
Good should always amite upon dallary to detecti THE Undoraigned are prepared to GRANT any atiompt at subsilicity of Belkile of inferiar
POLICIES AGAINST FIRE to the ettent of 45,000 Dollain on Buildings or on Goods stored therein, at Current Local Tintea subject to a Discount of 20 on the premis
NORTON & O
8. Hongkong, January, 1873,
Agente
demoing goods bower tiers of Cruar Rackwell on the Intbols, Purks and Copies of the Bolly
CROSSE & BLACKWELL;
TOZ TO FUÐ ÚCEMB JOHO SQUARE, LONDON Jane L
Hongkong, Memb, 1976, 10
De cocalaquitoiminta
By: Stormen, with epmets raging up je 20 ruilen about. Palo tagmenn, with strong his ranging down
Contracted for Pelops from £200 upwards, Ma-hinery unstructed for Beste ballo gbrowd..
Vanney & LIEDLY) Engines and Shipbuilderes of Dogs Point, London M
·Prospectus anay he obtained at the Offer uf dies
199, 268 Marok 24hề”
Undersigned hara ben appointed Solato Biscups of matte Agents for the Sale of their Goods in Hongkong and Quinn by Mesare: J. & R. Tan MENT, Casgow, and Messes. DatiD GOES SONS, Arbroath.
AENHOLD, KARBERG & Co 419 Hongkong, January, 1887,
&
A 2 ROW O
Haiphong and back, $1,400 in fall, 33 ...lay days.
Danish amer Tyen, 900 lova, bonee to Saigon. 20%, 82,500 la fella
British steamer Orakis, 1,199 tang, hence to
„Singapore und Peueux, private tèrina,
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