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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 1882.

chiefly interested in the matter--that our guardians of the peace should be permitted to work hard in the public interest without receiving adequate remuneration. The Colony can well afford to pay its public servants liberally--in many instances which we could point out, it does actually pay

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LOCAL AND GENERAL. THE Spanish steamer Filipino will take the place of the British barque fraze in the Kowloon dock this afternoon.

The visitors to the City Hall Museum for the week ending 4th June, were-European, 192:

Chinese, 3,179 ; total, 3,371,

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SHUN SAM LOK, a coolic, charged with stealing a piece of wood valued at twenty-five cents, ad mitted annexing the wood and said he had no thing to eat and was anxious to raise the price of a incal. Mr. Wodehouse took pity on Shun Sain Lok and provided him with free board and lodg- ing for seven days.

A FEW more of the hawker tribe were present at

their devotions before his Wership this moming; the old offence, hawking in the streets and calling out their wares being the crimes they were charged with. A few ten cent pieces to the treasury was the result of the interview, none of the lawkers caring to patronise the Hotel with

their company.

holders' of sinecures, and other dull block- heads far too liberally—and we opine that of We would remind the Companions, that a Meet all branches of the public service, the policeing of Emergency of United Royal Arch Chapter, havethegreatest claims to receive consider-"| No. 1341, will be held in Freemason's Hall, Zet ate treatment. That the principafofficers of land Street, this evening, at 8 o'clock precisely. the force already receive adequate remun- Ar a meeting of the Justices of the Peace held eration may be true enough; but we do this morning, the petition of Mr. Cook of the rontend-and in our contention we feel Stag Hotel for a transfer of the license of the | LAI AKAI charged with stealing five nor dollar certain of being supported generally by said Hotel, during his temporary absence frum

notes from Mahomed Hassin on the 12th ult. the community--that the rank and file, and the colony, to Mr. Birch, was grantel..

remanded from May 13th, 23rd, and zeth, being junior officers, up to the rank of acting We observe that the citizens of Milwaukee are

allowed out on bail of two suretics of one hundred Inspectors, are most scurvily treated. Po- asking for the prevention of Irish immigration. dollars cach, was again brought before Mr. lice constables who come out to Hongkong This, it is remarked, is a logical sequel to the

Wodehouse this morning, and committed for trial at the Supreme Court, the ball being increased from Glasgow, and other great cities, under Chinese Exclusion Bill. The signatures are an agreement for five or ten years, as the those of the Orangemen, and the ground alleged to four hundred dollars.

KWAN ASHUN, charged with being a watchman case may be, almost invariably leave home the petition is the allegiance of trishmen to a

foreigner, the Pope. under a most erroneous impression as to

to gamblers who carry on their little arrange ment in number six Gough Street, was treated to life in this Colony, and the actual value of À MARSEILLES telegram to a London contem-

fortnights' hard labor as a rogue and vaga forty dollars per month. Tommen receiv-porary on April 27th says "The wind was so

| violent to-day that at the launch of the new iron-bond. Acting Inspector Hennessy informed the ing from twenty-one to thirty shillings clad Foudrayant at Toulon the vessel after be magistrate that an information had been lodged weekly, a salary of forty dollars per mening two hours in the water broke her bonds and against the house above mentioned, and that the I sem appears a large sum, especially when drifted ashore. She was rescued, and reficed occupants had been warned of the same.

it is calculated-as is almost invariably with new chains.

She cost twenty millions of the case that one dollar represents the francs." sum of four shillings and two peace. Besides this common mistake. another equally deceptive is usually made. No allowance is made for the relative market values of money in Scotland and Hong- kong respectively. The constable enheul- ates that one dollar in China is equal to four and two peace at home, and in doing so makes a mistake of about fifty per to his own prejudice. The result of this is that he finds himself very much worse of financially on forty dollars a month in Hongkong, than he was in Glasgow on twenty five shillings a wook.. These truths apply equally to sergeants and acting in-

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The last named class--apart akeggether from the general grievance of the men --- have special grounds for complaint, which we consider ought to receive immediate at

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HERR BANDMANN, the celebrated actor, with the members of his dramatic company, arrived from Shanghai by the English mail this morning, and will perform Shakespere's tragedy, Hamlet, at the Theatre Royal, City Hall, this crening. As Hamlet has never been previously performed in Hongkong we expect to see, in spite of the very short notice, a crowded house.

FRANCIS OFLANAGAN, an Italian from the Emerald Isle, number 796; rank, private; regi- ment, the 3rd “Buffs," the "Grand Old Buffs | as H.E. Major General Sargent loves to designate | them, admitted being under the influence of liquor yesterday night, having gone to the Circus and

orderly, but, as the evidence went to show that got mixed up. He did not remember being dis-

the bold warrior O'Flanagan had been using very naughty language, Mr. Wodehouse fined him half a dollar.

'A TELEGRAM from Pietermaritzburg, to the Lon- don Daily News, dated April 25th announces that a serious crisis exists in Zul affairs. A

JOHN MURPHY, of Ireland, a scaman of the American ship Kate Davenport, charged with being drunk and incapable in the public streets, yesterday, admitted the soft impeachment and was fined half a dollar with the option of one, day's confinement, Pat went to gaol to sleep off" the effects of his spree.

roadway to the danger of life and limb from the numerous jinrickshas which infest our roads.

LI FONG of the Mau On Wo shop was fined five dollars for putting a quantity of goods on the pathway in front of his shop, blecking up the passage, and refusing to remove the same when politely asked to do so by F.C. 220.

The shop- keeper said he shifted the goods immediately he was told to do so, but the man in blue stated that

so he ran the shipchandler up to the Central for the goods were there from 10.30 till two o'clock,

treating his instructions with so much contempt. We are glad to see that PC 220 has such an elevated view of what is due to his position and dignity. It might do n.deal of good if a few more of the gentry who block up the pathways with their merchandise were run in, as they are a terrible nuisance to pedestriaus, causing then, frequently Zulu deputation, numbering nearly two thousanding ground for foot passengers, and take to the to leave the pathway, which is the proper, walk- persons, chiefs and followers, is now waiting a few miles from here for an audience with the Governor. The deputation essentially represents the ex-King's party, three of Cetewayo's brothers are present in person; it also includes several chiefs living under John Dum, who come to pro- test against his authority. The deputation comes without a pass from the Resident, which makes matters more critical: Great care is necessary to prevent civil war and terrible bloodshed in the Zuhr deputation, and directed the members Zululand. Sir H. Bulwer has declined to see

of it to return home, Grave fears are felt for off the west coast of Africa in the Gulf of Guinea, their safety on reaching Zululand. The deputa-260 miles south west of Fernando Po. It con- tion, which is upwards of two thousand strong, tains about 13,000 inhabitants, of which, 1,000 has been fed while in Natal mainly by the arc whites and mulattoes, and the remainder, liberality of the colonists. Serious troubles are blacks. Sugar was at one tine grown exten- which adjoins Natal anticipated, especially in John Dunn's district, sively on the island, but coffee is now the chief article of export. Until quite recently slavery was pennitted in St. Thomas, its abolition by the Portuguese Government only taking place in 1876. The principal town in the island is St. Thomas or Chaves, a bishop's see, with about 4,000 inhabitants, who live in miserable wooden

Tax appointment of Dr. Antonio Emilio d'Almeida Azevedo, the present Attorney General of Macao, to be Chief Justice of St. Thomas is published in the Fornal Das Colomas of April 15th. Dr. Azevedo leaves for his new post vil America, calling at London and Lisbon en route, during with an area of about 120 square miles, situated the current month. St. Thomas is an island

huts.

CHIARINI'S CIRCUS.

LEUNG KAN and Mak Laicharged with beinginthe streets on the morning of the 2nd instant between audience a little German Jew, who seemed much passes in their possession, remanded from Friday AN excited American orator singled out from his three and four o'clock, and having no lights or impressed, and thus addressed him Farriner, last, were again brought before the Magistrate didn't you come to this country to escape from this morning. The defendants being unable or tyrannical, downtrodden, and oppressed Europe? unwilling to produce any evidence to show they Didn't you fee to these happy stores to live in a

were respectable men, were treated to a fortnight Land of freedom, where the great right of suffrage each, with hard labor, as rogues and vagabonds, paused for a reply, when the little pullar we were not aware when writing yesterday of the is guaranteed to all? Didn't you, furriner?" He Nor being a very old resident in the Far East, squeaked out. "No, sur; I comes to dis country death of Garibaldi, that the veteran soldier was to sell sheap ready-made glothes."

once well known in China. We understand that says the Shanghai Mercury:-During the fa- The St. Petersburg Official Gazelle of April the future Liberator of Italy was in command of mines of 1875 to 1877 in Shanse, Honau and zot publishes an order by the Emperor, ad- a merchant vessel out here so far back as 1852, Chilli, Li Hang-chang memorialized the Em military men to speak publicly on polities in formed us this morning, that he remembers see- dressed to the military authorities, forbidding and a gentleman, well known in the colony, in-

peror stating that the districts from which the tax is collected number 1200, which used to violation of the spirit of military discipline; also ing him in Canton that year. During his visit

make Kao liang chui, generally known as sam- prohibiting all persons in the service of the State to England in 1874 Garibaldi made several allu-shoo, to the extent of 10 fans of Millet per day; from publishing anything concerning the homesions in his speeches to his Chinese experiences. each fan is equal to 117 catties, equal annually Ax accident, which we are sorry to record ter-to 5,562,600 piculs Red Millet; the general value minated fatally, occurred on Monday last at of a fan of Millet was 7 mace to 74 cands. per on the occasion of their last perfomance in Hong- Chuarini's Circus was again crowded last night, about . p.m., on board H. I. G. M. S. Stosch, at picul, value Tls. 4,116,324. Li proposed to stop kong: The entertainment provided was quite engaged in furling the sails, a smail rope, by relieve the famine-stricken provinces and this theduced, and appeared to give universal satisfac which the lower part of the main-top-sail was more so because it was near at hand for relief. suspended, parted and the whole weight of the But although an Edict was promulgated, it failed to do anything because its execution would have canvas came unexpectedly down on top of the yard, on which happened to stand the petty deprived the various oficials of the pickings they officer in charge of that yård, a man by the naine

receive from the distilleries. 2 catties of Millet of Harder. The shock knocked the unfortunate yield a catty of samshoo, and therefore 5.563,600 man off the yard and he fell on deck, his skull picuts yield 2,225,640 picule of samshoo, which is and spine were fractured, and death ensued in sold in Tientsin at 25 cash per catty (Taels at stantly. His body was brought up from Woosung 1500 cash) realizing, yesterday afternoon for interment, accompanied against the cost of Millet by about 6o of his comrades, who were joined by about co men of H. 1. G. M. S. is. There was no volley fired over his grave, this not being,

deceased has beca in sonic encounter with an as we understand, castomaryzia. Germany unless

enemy,―fercury.

or foreign affairs of Russia without the consent of

sheir superiors, this order is no doubt intended as a quasi-apology for General Skobeleff's rabid

cal capital was vainly attempted to be made.

than TREE O'CLOCK SO as not to retard the tention at the hands of the authorities. At utterances in Paris, out of which so much politi- prescat at Woosung. While all hands were half of this quantity, which was to go forward to equal to the best programine previously pro-

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tions. Several novelties were introduced which deserve special attention. The "magic ladders " by Messrs. French and Angelo and the Walhalla Brothers proved a capital perfomance, and cli cited great applause: In an equestrian sketch, Jockey and Jenny," Miss Emina Stoodly made her debut before a Hongkong audience, and created a most favorable impression by her skilful

Tis. 7,416,800

riding, and finished dancing. Assisted by her. 4,116,324

sister, Ida, several clever equestrian feats were; gracefully performed, and the two sisters con- 3-300,476cluded with dancing the Highland Fling in excel-

which may be said to be almost nett profit, be cause the remains of the distilled and pressed millet is sold at 50 per cent of its cost. A large quantity is used and made in Chihli, of which only a few thousand piculs are exported, which again the southern rice, imported and made into sam- shoo, balances. The fact is that the Chinese

the present time a number of the inspectors are absent on leave, their appointments We note that the Finance Minister of Austria being temporarily filled by sergeants and Hungary, Herr von Szlavy, has tendered his specially appointed. As these sergeants resignation, and Herr von Kallay, who provision- perform the duties, and undertake the really acted as Premier after Baron Haymerle's death, will succeed him. The cause of the re- sponsibilities of the superior grade, on signation is that the Hungarian Government is every principle of common sense. justice, anxious to have Bosnia governed by a civil ad- and fair play, they are entitled to receive ministration, whilst Austria means to govern the the emoluments of the position. Such, how-province by military authority in the old frontier ever, is not the case, and this constitutes a style. Herr von Szlavy had acted against his gross injustice which would disgrace any own convictions in undertaking the administra. Hosgross, Teɛsday, June 6, 1882. branch of the Government service. We tion of Bosnia whilst he was a firm opponent of

understand that the acting inspector in

the occupation. Airuoesn—Ma-Witban—1—BUERETON's charge of Wanchai-Station receives some-The "Heathen-Chifce carries his peculiarities remarkable statement, that a handful of thing like forty-five dollars per month, a far afield. The following is an illustration taken police preserves the peace of Hongkong, trifle less than the ordinary, constable at from an Australian paper-The examination of is a very long way wide of the truth, we the same place; the last-named, in addi-the contraband goods imported by the ship think that most people will admit that the tion to his regulation pay drawing a few Mouth by Chinese under false invoices has been peace is preserved-under all circum-lollars for.telegraph duty, &c. If this be finished by the officers of the Customs Depart suggest to the authorities the desirability of talk about putting down opium, whilst they could clever vagaries, and the first half of the pro- stances-in a most creditable and praise- true, and we have no reason to doubt worthy manner by our police organisation. the authenticity of our information, it is Considering our close proximity to the simply shameful neglect on the part of the lawless Kwangtung province, and remem.. government. Another experienced officer, bering the fact that thousands of Chinese who has been performing the duties of an of all classes are daily arriving in and de- inspector for a considerable time, receives parting from this Colony, we have certainly the princely honorarium of $52 per month. good reasons for congratulating ourselves Out of this amount he has, to furnish his on our comparative immunity from crimes own quarters, and, as discipline must be of a serious character. For this satisfac-maintained, he has of course to mess with tory result a great deal of credit is due to the other inspectors--men whose salaries the efficiency of our European police, vary from eighty to one hundred and That our police officers receive credit for twenty dollars. At the end of each month, their laudable exertions in the public in- even by the strictest economy, this officer's terest is no doubt true; but it is equally savings can amount to nothing at all. true that they seldom get anything beyond faint praise, which, although well enough in its way, is but a poor, recognition of services which certainly merit a more sub- stantial reward,

A few months ago when the question of increasing the remuneration of several branches of our European police force was under the consideration of the Government. we strongly advocated the claims of the mon who had petitioned Governor Hex- NESAY for advanced rates of pay. After

An old Shanghai resident asks us why, in writ- ing about the jinricksha nuisance, we did not

having the 'rickshas cut down to the same size. as those in use in the Model Settlement. As a

not put down alcohol distilleries during the fautine. When in circumstances like those of matter of fact, although well acquainted with the the famine, with people in Peking begging for re- Shanghai vehicles, we had quite overlooked the lief, and the horrors of it told by every Chinaman, difference in size as compared with these in use they could not put down these distilleries, is it in our streets, until our friend called our attention possible that they should now be able to put to the fact. The custom of two, and even three down opium smoking? prohibited, and this can be best done by having people occupying one 'ricksha should be strictly

the vehicles cut down to a certain fixed size, so

selves most accomplished acrobats in a series of lent style. The Walhalla Brothers proved them- comic tricks, and then Mr. Lavater Lee took horseback, Mr. Lehmann keeping matters lively the house by storin with his somersaulis on

in the ring during the intervals. The Musical Clowns were as usual heartly applauded in their

Romano and the performing elephants. With gramme was brought to a conclusion by Don José regard to this performance we may be permitted that we have no Society for the protection of to observe that it is lucky for Don José Romano animals from cruelty in Hongkong. We pre- sume that it is considered necessary for Don José to use that murderous looking dirk in order to "persuade the elephants to obey the ward of command; however, we are assured that if he 'made as free use of his "persuader" in England, as he did last night, he would very quickly have ample time for calm reflection in the seclusion of Clerkenwell or Holloway prison. We are no advocates of maudlin sentimentality, but we hate to see dumb animals subjected to cruelty, and we do say that "prodding" the young elephants with a dick, to make them per- form their tasks, is a cruelty which ought not to be tolerated in a public exhibition, Signor Chiarini has plenty attractions in his circus with- out having to resort to the elephants-that is un Jess these huge animals can be induced to per- ercised the rights of true criticism and form without being subjected to the free applica wrote of his performances fairly and imtion of Don José Romano's dagger. partially, giving credit where it was duc, In the second part Messrs. French and Angelo

represented to contain various kinds of uncutiable or slightly dutiable goods, were concealed 140,000 cigars, 250,000 cigarettes, 920 gallons of spirits, and two and a half tons of manufactured tobacco, upon which the aggregate duty amounts to over

2,000. The goods are to be forfeited." SAYS the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News, of April 29th-The Prince's Theatre,

Says the Shanghai Courier of the 2nd instant: Portsmouth, was totally destroyed by fire on as to provide accomodation for only one passen-Herr Bandiaann holds most peculiar opinions Tuesday morning. The theatre was built about

ger. It would besides greatly facilitate traffic. as to the province of true criticism,, He is, we thirteen years ago, but of late years has been This was done in Shanghai, where the first are constrained to say, very much like a spoilt used chiefly for the performance of amateur 'rickshas introduced were similar to those now in child, who can take all the treacle that is given theatricals and music-hall entertainments. The use here, and the result has proved beneficial in him but when he is administered a little of the police are taking inquiries, as it is considered the northern city issued their ukase to have the cause of the fire is not at present known, but the every way. When the municipal authorities of necessary brimstone with it he is apt to become as rebellious as a refractory infant. Herr Band- singular that two of the largest places of the town'rickshas reduced in size, the coolies of course should be burned down in less than a month.

inan came here with a great name and we criti- This is the third fire of the kind that has occurr

raised a clamour, and asserted that if the rufe cised him according to the high position he took,

ed in Portsmouth in recent years, the South ofwell" was the reply of the authorities, “You can

were enforced they would all be ruined. "Very and judged of his performances according to their true not their self rated value. But Herr Band- England Music Hall having a little while ago be ruined, but ruined or not you must conform mann appears to have been under the delusion been burned to the ground.

to our regulations." The 'rickshas were reduced we had only his and not the public interests to in size, and the coolies were not ruined. The consult in the matter, and because we ex- same cry would doubtless be raised here, and a similar resuit would be achieved. Wo hope the Registrar General will take action in this matter without loss of time.

and speaking adversely where it was absolutely gave a splendid exhibition on the horizontal bar, necessary, Herr Bandmann behaved in the the last named, especially distinguishing himself.

These are only two instances, out of many which we could quote, of the great injustice which at present exist in our police department, The heads of the depart | ment are doubtless sufficiently well off. They can obtain concessions and privileges | WE (Mercury) are requested to state that the of every description without difficulty, and Prospectus of the "Selangoc Tin Mining Com there can be no doubt that they take every pany of Shanghai" will not be circulated It advantage of their positions. This may was to have been issued to-day, but as the be custom, but, it is not justice, and the Directors received privately in the course of yes tax-payers of the Colony are perfectly for shares beyond the total number at their dis- CHUN YAN, an unemployed coolic, was charged undignified and petulant manner above referred Miss Nellie Reid, who had previously done won-

terday no less than twelve hundred applications justified in decrying an expensive system posal, they have have decided to accept so far with stealing one padlock, the property of Messrs. to. In his wrath, he fulminated an interdict ders with the black horse" "Othello," now put a great deal of delay, and greatly to the of circumlocution and reel-tape, which only ther applications, but to allot the shares at once.

Steinsson & Co., and being in possession of a against the Courier and suspended the use of the Australian chesnut thorobred "Captain.”. surprise of the policemen themselves, and works evil and breeds discontent. Our The Capital of the Company is $250,000 divided, skeleton key. Tang Acheung, a godown watch press rights in respect to the representatives of through his facings. This horse is a beauty- of the entire community,, the government junior police officers are just as much en- into 2,500 shares of Sico each, $10 per share

man in this employ of Mr. Kerfoot Hughes, stated this paper attending the theatre. In doing this worthy of such a horsewoman, which is saying a declined to accede to the prayer of the titled to fair play and public consideration has been paid on application and $40 is payable that he was going his rounds of the godowns Herr Bandmann has shown that he has quite great deal. Needless to say that Miss Reid petition, presumedly on the ground that the as any other servants of the government. on alloiment The Directors of the Company yesterday, about nuon, when he saw the defendant mistaken, if not forgotten, his position as a public was must enthusiastically applauded. Miss men were, already sufficiently well paid. As they are being most unfairly, and most are:-Messrs. W. V. Drummond, H. de Courcy

in the act of opening a padlock on one of Messrs. man, and our duty as journalists. That gentle- Emma Stoodley, an equéstritune of exceptional; Siemssen's godowns; witness ran after defendant man should remember that it is perfectly imma- ability, was deservedly cheered for her wonder, :!! It is known that several of the Members of ungenerously treated, owing to a rotten Forbes, R. Francis, F. W. Lemarchand, Adam the Legislative Council werd in favour of system of official routine which ought to

Lind, and W. S. Wetmore; Secretaries-Messrs.

who had the padlock, and skeleton key in histerial to us whether he suspends the usual cour-ful jumping through hoops, developing staying making some concession to the dissatisfied have been abolished long ago, we trust |--

Frazar & Co.

hand, and walked him off to the Police Station. lesies that are extended to the press or not, as we powers which are quite surprising in a lady Acting Inspector Wm. Baker informed the Ma- only visit that place as a matter of duty to the of such delicate appearance. Master Charley members of the force, and Governor HEN- that Elis Excellency the Administrator will As amusing scene was witnessed in the House gistrate that lock stealing was very prevalent at public who require a criticism on the performance Watson's bare-back riding, and his famous Niss had on more occasions than one cause Inquiries to be made as to existing of Commons on April 27th. Whilst Mr. Lewis present, no less than six of these cases having from these that reflect and often lead public hurricane hurdle act" was gone through in publicly expressed himself as being favor- grievances, in order that the same may be was speaking in support of his motion for a new occurred within the week. Defendant said he opinion. A journalist has to perform many this young artist's usual, finished style, and ably disposed towards the petitioners. It speedily removed. There are so many wards the Peers' Gallery, and cried "Order, or the special one he was charged with stealing, nature, and because sometimes he is called on ta plastiquer entertainment by the Faust Family, writ for Gloucester, an hon, member looked to bad nothing to do with the other lacks mentioned, duties of a pleasant and of a very unpleasant deservedly elicited loud applause. A potes abuses in the government departments to order," All eyes were in mediately slirected to be made public, all of which will receive the quarter, indicated, and the call of order was skeleten key, it was in the lock as he was passing, it is no reason why he should forget his position. favorable impression, and the performance ter- He only gave it a jerk and it fell down, as for the execute tasks that fall within the latter category Mille Zazo, and the Walhalla Brothers, made a our careful attention in due course, that if taken up all along the line until it became one so he merely gave it a turn; the key does not be- It may not be always an unalloyed source of minated with Herr Johnsen and his performing His Excellency is prepared to conscientoud universal shout. It then became apparent long to him. Mr. E. G. Rocha, the receiving pleasure to sit through dreary dramatic perform Royal Bengal Tigers. tiously do his duty to the Crown and to the that the offender against the rules of the House officer in the gaol, identified Chun Yan and pro ances, and to visit a theatre under unpleasant Immediately after the performance, the worke Colony, he is likely to have his hands full was Lord Mount-Temple, who had unconsciously duced evidence to show that he had been three circumstances; but since it is expected that a imen commented to take down the pavilions, and until the return of Governor HENNESSY.

reverted to the privilege he formerly enjoyed as a 'times in gaol, twice in 1879 and once last year, critic should exercise his functions "through at 3 am, everything was ready for shipment, Commoner of sitting covered in the Speaker's having done one terms of four months and two of good report and ill", our representative was pre-signer Chiarini, leaves for Shanghai by the presence. A friendly hint from another noble three months with hard labour, stealing and being | sent in an official capacity in the theatre last Achilles, probably at daylight to-morrow, where #atranger" soon enabled Lord Mount-Temple to convicted of being a rogue and vagabond having night. With these preludial remarks, which the he will open for a short, and we trust a successful realise the situation. He removed his hat with been the causes of his former imprisonment. conduct of Herr Bandmann has forced us to season. He thinks of returning to Hongkong in

was rumoured at the time, that a special report from the head of the Police Depart ment to the Government, in which Captain DEANK did not support his subordinates in their demands for increased pay, was the principal reader for the petition being sent back; however, sent back it was, and the men were curtly informed, in effect, that they ought to consider themselves very well off at the present rates.

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HAMES-STREET INDUSTRIES" by Percy Russell. This Illustrated Pamphlet on Perfumery, It can hardly be the desire of the com- Chemist or dealer in perfumery in the World, or great celerity, and the incident closed is general The prisoner after being duly cautioned was com make, we shall now give as usual our opinion on a few weeks, and giving performances in Canton,

&c., published at 6d, may be had gratis from any

munity-the ratepayers, who are actually JOHN GOSNELL & Co., London-[ADYT.] laughter.

mitted for trial at the Supreme Court.

last night's performance.

and Macao, prior to proceeding to Batavia/