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It is true that an act of parliament imposes a { Imavy penalty on Master's of vessels who no glect to deliver digir misils immediately on ar rival, but it is equally true, that this act has ever been enforced to the eastward of the Cape, it being the invariable custom for the Harbour Master's boat, the custom lipuse boat, or a Post office boat, to take the mail ashore be fore the ship has come to an anchor. If there is any exception to this rule, we would wish to be advised of it. In Hongkong it is also usual for the harbour Master's bont to execute this service, that is when it does board vessels, al- though, as the duty is not compulsory, it is left to the discretion of the person in charge of the boat, and at times the request that the mail be landed is met with a refusal. It appears that on former occasions Captain Oliver was in favor with the people about the Harbour

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE

biscuit in his possession There was about a pound. valued at two-ponce halfpeany He had taken it from na open cask and was coming out, with part of it in lile hand and the rest in his packeL

Verdict not guilty, laglong legistar, Fe. bruary 23.

On the afternoon of the 27th ultimo, a woman named Chun toising, put out three pairs of trow. or value five dollars, to dry in front of her house in the Bac-ping-shan, and then went out for a short time. On her returns the things were missing, and song Attye, who lived in the lower part of the them, and had chased him a short distance, but was house, aid he had seen a thief run away with obliged to roturn as he had left his own shop un guarded. He said also that he would know Lan man again if he saw him. Next day he seized a the police, stating that the prisoner had acknow man named Wong aong, and handed him over to ledged to him that he had pawned the articles

where

seven other soldiers passing and begged them to ga into the house and bring the others away. One said. if the police cams and found him in they would take him too. Two police stood in the door to prevent the others from going in, and three entered. Witness remained outside. One of those outside wanted to enter and when a policeman wished to prevent him, he was forced against the wall. The soldiers palled out that they might do as they pleased, that accord ings to the wilds they received in the barracks the bloody Peters had nothing to do with them. One Mr. Smithers was sont for, to see if the police might Wa knocked down and four attacked him at once.

use their stalls before they were murdered. Soms of the soldiers stripped to fight, They were very noisy,

Some of the police wern drunk that evening the Com

Romas Bmithers was called on to go to the Com-

mercial Inn. This was about 8. One policeman came and told him there was a serious disturbance in the

fight. Five or six were round a policeman who wan Queen's fun. Witness wont and saw a number of soldiers and some police and apparently a desperate.

(hun, some with Bucks and some with their hands. Witriona was collared by three or four who

Master's office, and his mails wero landed, but that they went together to the pawnshop-used. They had hold of him and were We do not blay would not be received. | prisoner produced the tickets and redsomed one paid the police had no right to interfore--it was in the

on Munday week

After that several inhabitants came and offered assist- ance. Witness was collared more than once. They were very winlcht at the station and struck a serjeant on duty-aw due policeman drunk---Connor was drank and several other soldiers.

of trousers, and and at the same time promised to restore the others in the course of the forenoon; general order. The two prinogara were not then taken, The witness prevaricated in giving his evidence, and as it was proved that he had goto by himself in the morning to the pawnshop and paid the in- rest on the goods, the prisoner was released, and Tsong Attye, who was evidently the guilty persou, was sentenced to pay a fine of 15 dollars or suffer 2 months imprisonment –China Mail, February 4.

Harbour Master for hold ing a sinecure office-neither do we blame hin for having a Deputy to aid him in doing almost nothing this not his fanit, but that of the ridiculously extravagant system that pre- vails, but we certainly think that although the duty of landing mails is not compulsory, it is one that he should never neglect, knowing, as he does, that his establishment is a heavy bur- den to the colony, and the service performed is We have always been under the impression very trifling. It may appear strange that the that according to the common law of England, Government does not require the Harbour a man could not be punished on mere suspicion Master to land maile, but this is readily account--that it was necessary to prove his guilt, not no colonial post office, the to take it for granted. The police Magistrate ed for. We have n present establishment being simply a branch of is of a different way of thinking, as witness i wo the general post office in London, hence the decisions which appeared in the Ching Mail, of revenue of the colony draws nothing from post- the 19th instant. agos, and hence the Harbour Master is not obliged to land the mails 1,

This community is loss indebted to clippers than formerly, but it should be borne in remem- bance that for years, we had to thank two or three firms for putting us in possession of Eng lish mails via India in much less time than could have been done by the common class of sailing vessels It is an error to suppose that the clip- pers were compelled to carry these mang,

Had the owners wished to avoid this, nothing could be more simple they had merely to clear their vessols for a market. In the case of a cup bonig loaded by one firm, her destination being kept secret, she is cleared for some port with which there is no correspondence. although there is not the slightest chance of her going near it. Clippers from India may, if they are so inclined, clear for the Nico bars and a market, coming direct to Hongkong without a mail of course.

We detest the hypocrisy of those who are continually talking of the duties we owe to the public aunque first duty is to himself (without reference to those of a higher nature) and if the the owner an expensive vessel can profit by the refusal to carry a mail, let him do so. If hy does carry a mail the public aro his debtors, if he does not, they are quits. We only fear

that the p

osecution of Captain Oliver may Induce the owners of Clippers to issue orders that moms be received on board, and the public will uffer by what we consider a very

harsh and

Mr. Mackay heard a disturbance in the Inn, and went to see what it was about Saw danie policemen and come soldiers struggling. Heard some policemen calling for assistance, Some of the policemen were antious to take them up and some hung back. Wit- nese accused them of neglecting their duty. Oan policeman called to witness for assistance-took a suck from a soldier who was about to strike a con-

oldiers wished to get their comrades away-exw stable-cannot recognise the prisoners. Some of the

police struck thinks if the police had acted manfully the riot might have been quelled at first.

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Mr. Picker spoke in defence of the prisoners and called a Bergeant who garcevidence that Connors hard borne a good character as a soldier.

Mr. Wilson heard some quiet singing in Mr. Cock- erill's house-short time afterward heard a distur bance. Mr. Cockerill came to the door and called the police and went to the station. The soldiers had by this time come out and were going home. The police.came, and went to bring them back when the Tow commenced. The police brought one or two back hold of him and he was bleeding from the blow on the head-bees the soldiers would have gone home if the police had not come.

February, 12th-On Tuesday lasi, a polica con- stable observed a Chinam in running along the Queen's Road, pursued by another calling out "Thief The former threw down a bundle of cloths and a ball of opium, and tried to escape, but was seized by the policeman. The other China man accused the prisoner of having snatched the bundle out of his hand, and said he would come tasaw some of the police strike one soldier-two had the Police Court next day to give his evidence, but did not appear. The prisoner, on being ques tioned by the Magistrate, stated that he had been employed by a man in Cum-sing moon, who having no money to pay his wages, gave him the ball of opium instead, and that the bundle of clothes be- longed to a friend of his, but he could not say where the owner was to be found. Fined 20 dollars, or so ruffer 3 months imprisonment with hard labour.

In remarking on the evidence the Chief Justice said it was a moat extraordinary opinion that any orther from a commanding officer could exempt a soldier from being amenable to the civil authorities nothing but di ict of parliament can do so. They claim it from a general order read in the Barracks-this was were waste paper.jpg"

Verdict guilty-sentence to be imprisoned for twelve months.

Ne farther trace has yet been found of any parties connected the Piracy on the coast, though we be lieve the search is not relinquished. It was reported the week that Mr Caldwell had discoverei through

papers in the possession of a Chinatnan here con- taining the account of expenses, incurred in fiting out the junks, this if true may probably lead to farther discoveries.

Ho asing, labourer, stopped on the Queen's Road, near Messra Macvicar & Co.'s, carrying two iran weights. He said he had been employed ..... to carry weights to a boat, which had sailed away leaving the two lying on the beach--could not say who employed him. Prisoner is an old offender. Fined 20 dollart or to suffer 3 months imprisonment with hard labour.-- China Mail, My 18.

The absurdities of the Police Magistrate are only to be surpassed by those of the Major General, It would appear that that Potentata has issued a General Order, informing the Solt diers that they are not amenable to the civil powers, and to give weight to the document, the Superintendent of Police tells his men not to interfere with the Soldiers. The Chief Jus tice might well say that the Generat Order was no better than a piece of waste paper. Should of our Readers be incredulous, we refer them to the following trial as reported in the Register

injudicious measure on the part

any faster. We have no desire to cen- sure, but withink Mr Hyland might have en- quired as what was custom in the east, be- fore he enforced an act of Parliament, the en- actments of which are unknown to three fourths the Ship Masters in the country trade; or, he might have sent one of his Assistants for the mail on Monday afternoon the expense would have been shilling for boat hire, and we take for granted that in passing liis accounts this Hem world not have been objected to

sent to ry:

The criminal sessions of the Supreme Court Occupied five days of last week. As usual the Cass War mostly petty larcenies and

and other trifling offences, which should never have been We are at a loss to account for the per ersity of the acting Chief)

Magistrate this matter. It is not that he has any reluc tance to dispose of even serious cases when brought before him, and we almost fear that in troubling the Supreme Court with such paltry matters he is influenced by feelings not very credible. The Jurors have addressed the Honourable Chief Justice, complaining that They are called from business for days to settle case which anywhere else would be disposed

of by the agistrates. His Lordship acknow- ledges the justness of their

complaint, and it is

SUPREME COURT.

16TH FEBRUARY.

Thomas Connors and James Williams private soldiers were accused of riot and assault in the house" of John Cockrill on the 6th December

Mr. Cockrill is landlord of the Commercial Ina: About 8 o'clock on the 5th Dec., the prisoners were as his house and were armed with sticks, They were the worse of liquor," but "khaw what they were doing, Other three came with them also armed with sticks. They began speaking ill of the light company, and

Wit-

We observe our Contemporary of the Mail hos loss uncurred. Instead of 15 chests left on board the received a very exaggerated statement of the actual Omega there were upwards of fifty. The estimated valuation of 50 cheats on board the Caroline at 811,000 is also much heyond the mark. We have very good reason to believe the statement given in our last number war correct, that the total of both vessels did not exceed $75,000, much too large a sum certainly to go in such a manner. - Hongkong Register, February 23.

SHIPPING INTELLIGANOR.

FEBRUARY

ARRIVALS.

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18, Caroline, Burton, Amoy. 19 Cayuga Am.) Starbuck, Manila. 20, Narciso, (p.) Vasques, Put back. 21, Eleanor Woollen, 2. Sea Island, 20th Dec.

Napoleon (Dan) Bendixen, Tahiti, 9th Jan, 21, Lady Leigh, White, Hobart Town, and Not

folk Islands, December 12th.

22, H. M. SL Vulture Capt Macdougal, Canton." 23, Dart, (Am) Porter, Shanghai,

der SAILED." FEBRUARY, A wond

London. 19, George Te Murray,

came and beat one of them that was in the house. did not see either of the prisoners strike him. Con- ̈ ̈ nors struck witness because he refused him liquor, as ho saw he was the worse of drink. Witness was struck over the face with a stick, Another asked witness to lend him a shilling which he refused. They pulled down half the partition and made a great noise, ness went for the police. When he came to the door he saw a policeman and asked him to interfere, He19, G, Henrich, (H) Henrichson, Whampoa said the police had no power over soldiers, he might go to the central station if he pleased. Witness then went to the station and told what was going on: About five or six policemen came with him. Only one of "the light company was then in

One of the soldiers came out and strikk

is Miton. This was not one-

this time there was a gr

they were making a great

-struck before any attemp In charge Witness bew

to be hoped that next session, the calendar will soldier stack him on the

not be re fled with petty larcenica.

We can tast two cars. The first the Mas

gistrate the ught of a nature, too serious to be sumn way it was that of a

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really a serio

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to have been made

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19, Gavel Anderson Macao.

20, Cayuga, (Am) Starbuck, Whampoa,

220 Puppy Cole Whampoa

20,

dian, Engish. London, Dee domes

nar Hall Whampoa za

Rover Oliver, Singapore, and Calcutta.

23. Narciso, (Bp) Vasques, amoy,

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Parer. Whampoa. SSBENDERSE

Aim Me Motum, Children

ydney

About the midd Southward Vascongan The Frenc

Jost about brianne

picked up by the Syl Haid to be lost,

VESSELS IN

H. MS. Vestal, Cat

H. M. St. Vulture Caplet H. M. Tr. Alligator, Martor

HARBOUR

H, M. S. Minden, 2nd Maner low charge Hospital and Store 8h.

Anglona, Marvin, Anonymu, uointia,

(Tulle)

Bomanjae Hommunice, Crates, 1 Caroline Borton, Cars ir, Soames, Elenor, Woollen, Fort Willion John Barry, Stewart, Lady Leigh, White, Little Catherine, London, Gibson, Mary, Beurkrop,

Napoleon, (Dan) Bendixen, Nymph, Woodrow, Oratava, Nail, Petrel, Hadley, Sarah Ann, Dunnett, Statesman, Rowitt, Starling, Anderson, Sri Singapura, Wave, Hacket Young Hebe, and

Robt Birchen

Dont and 06 Lakay and Co

Lindsay and Co Dent and Go

Rawle, Daus and Co Burd Lange and Co

Dent and co Rolt. Strachan Gliman and Co W Pusiau and Co J. Matheson and Ca Macvicar and Ca

Smith and Brinelow Macvicar and Go

Alex Robertson"

Vessels at WHAMPOL

H. M. B. Childers, Commander Pittman.

H. C. Str. Pluto, Lieut. Airey,

Ann Bates, Blaughter,

Argo, Bremer

Amelia, Diaper,

Calder, Brathwaite,

Britomart, Solomon,

Boustead and Co

Fletcher and Co

Boustead and Co Nye, Parkin and Co Boustead and Co

G Henrich, (Ham.) Henrichson, Boustead and Co) Hurries,

C. Sapodrjee Lungrah Jamieson, Haw and Co

Inglewood, Smith, John Cooper, Grieg,

Lady Amherst, Ablett, Othello, Thompson, Poppy, Cole,

Prins Oscar, (Swe) Mellin, Rocafuerte, Alva,

Tamar, Hall,

Victory, Smith,

Russell and Co Maclean Dearic and Co J. Matheson and Co

Dent and Co

Russell and Ca Turner and Co

J. Matheson and Co Fischer and Co.

William Jardine, Small, Blonkin, Rawson and Co Wild Dish Girl, Buckton,

VRESELS AT MAčko.

Gazelle, Andersof, Isabella Robertson, Kelly, Lyra, ----,

J. Matheson and

F. J. de Paiva JA. Durran

Russell and Co

AMERICAN AT Whampoa and Macao, Cayuga, Starbuck, Dart, (Am.) Porter, Eagle, (Am) Pont, Horatio, (Am) Crocker, Vancouver, (Ain.). Fuller,

A. Heard and Co

Rimaell and Co Nye Parkin and Co Olyphant and Co

OCEAN MARINE INSURANCE COM- PANY OF CALCUTTA. for the shove named Company, payable in THE undersigned are authorised to grant Policies London, Bombay, Colombo, Madras, Calcutta, Bin-

gapore, and Canton,

SYME, MUIR & Co. Amoy, 20th February 1847.

NOTICE. JELCH & STOCKER, Chemists and Drug- Wists, beg to inform the community of Hong.

kong, &, that they have removed their business from the premises lately occupied by them to the new House adjoining the Oriental Bank, Queen's Road, where any orders entrusted to them will meet with the promptest attention.

Victoria, Hongkong, 23rd February 1847,

PUBLIC AUCTION.

T the Residence of Mr BURGESS in the

A Queen's Road, To-morrow at 11e clock aga

A quantity of Household Furniture, CONSISTE of Mahogany Dining Table, Sideboard, and Chairs, Drawing Room Couches Chairs and Carpeting, Carved Mahogany Bedatend Washstands, Reading Table and Dinner Serrico Cllaar, and few Dozens of excellent Wines, and a variety of

oseful Domestic Arficies.

Cus

effield

TERMS OF SALE

tore de ols to be cleared at of P On Satur Instant

Victoria, 24th February 1847.

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