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Fatimations.

DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, LIMIT E D,

CHEMISTS.

DAKIN BROTHERS' TONIC SPICE OR CONDITION POWDER FOR HORSES. A and gives tone to the digestive organs, COURSE of the Tonic Spice strengthens fortifies the constitution, and invariably restores the healthy functions of the organs.

For horses in training for Racing the Tonic Spice is of essential value, for by its use a great xaving of time is effected in producing that firm- ness of muscle necessary for the great exertions required on the racecourse.

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THE HONGKONG TELEGRAPH, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1889

HMS Rattler arrived at Manjla from Singa pore on the 6th inst THE news of the Brazilisa revolution is said to have sent the price of coffee up at Batavia, and brought about a bi-k business in that article. THE agents (Messrs. Adamson, Bell & Co.) inform us that the "Shire" Lina, steamship Merionethshire left Singapore. for Hongkong this m roing..

AN Emergency meeting of St. John Lodge, No. 618, 5C will be held in Freemasons Hall, Zetland Street, to-morrow evening, at 8.30 for o'clock precisely. Visiting brethren are cordially

invited.

at home there is not the least doubt that it would quickly find able and determined advocates, especially at a time when the flood of human suffering throughout the length and breadth of the United Kingdom is overwhelming in its terrible effects on starving multitudes. To waste annually many thousands of pounds in carrying out a meaningless and altogether unnecessary practice, while starvation is rampant in our crowded manufacturing towns and cities, is more than a blunder-if is a hollow mockery and a crime. Of course we may expect a strenuous opposition to the abolition of this nonsense from naval and military martinets of the old school. the gallant warriors of the pipe-clay

THIS is what the Chinese classica say about the order, who predicted that the Services "Woman Question," according to a missionary would go to the devil when flogging who has published something on the subject. and other brutal atrocities were shelved; Death and all other evils have their origin in but their opposition can easily be fought come from its subjection to the yang, or made the yin, or female principle; life and prosperity down by the Irresistible force of public principle, and it is therefore regarded as a law opinion. The sad occurrence of last Mon-of nature that women should be kept under the control of men and not allowed any will of their day, when two valuable lives were need lessly sacrificed in this colony, is one more nail in the coffin of this extravagant pop- gun foolery. A French war-vessel with an A. S. WATSON & CO., LD. Admiral on board arrived in the Harbour,

For griffins or newly-imported horses a month's course of the Tonic Spice will bring about as much improvement as could be done in three months without the Spice.

NO HORSE-OWNER SHOULD BE WITHOUT IT.

Sold in Tins at $1, and in larger Tins, four

times the quantity, at $3. DAKIN BROS. OF CHINA, LIMITED,

LONDON-HONGKONG AMOY [3 WINES AND SPIRITS.

BY APPOINTMENT.

(ESTABLISHED A.D. 1841.)

HONGKONG.

7E invite attention to the following old W landed Brands, all of which are of ex-

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The same being specially selected by our London House, and bought direct from the most noted Shippers, are imparted in wood and bottled by ourselves, thus enabling us to supply the bert growths at moderate prices.

and custom demanded that a hundred and thirty rounds of ammunition should be wasted, to notify the arrival. And so day was made hideous, the community disturbed in their avocations by the hooming of cannon, a large sum of money was wasted in smoke, and, worse than all the farce became a tragedy and ended in deplorable loss of life. One of the reforms for consideration by the next International Peace Congress ought certainly to be the receive prompt attention.

abolition of a noisy nuisance, which is FORTS. (For Invalids and general use.)

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TELEGRAMS.

(From the Comercio】 THE TELEGRAPHS IN THE PHILIPPINES.

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THERE will be a regular meeting of Perseverance Lodge, No. 1165, in Freemasons' Hall, Zetland Street, on Monday, the 16th instant, at 8.30 for 9 p.m. precisely. Visiting brethren are cordially

invited.

own." Here is an opportunity for the enlightened ladies who have already converted Great Britain to the creed of the Eternal Feminine. Let them come out to China and "take it out of the "yang or male principle" in that country. Tuz sevival of trade is making itself felt ever. where in England just now. It began slowly in 1887 and is now in full blast. The foreign trade of Great Britain in 1886 amounted to £618,500,000; in 1887 it exceeded that amount 104,000,000, 1838 is increased it by £42.500,00, and in the first six months of this year an increase of £16,000,00o is shown. A rise of nearly 100,000,000 in three years is more than the most sanguine would have hoped during the long period of depression, Eroigration and pauperism are both decreasing and capital is femarkably confident with regard to new invest ment.

MR Sangster will give an Organ. Recital in the Cathedral, on Monday afternoon next, at a quarter to 6 o'clock, the following is the

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"Solo" I will sing of the great mercies"...hiandelsohn,

(Miss Winifred Hazeland). Andensing un. Dissek Chorus............Organ Handel.

and the rest at the end of October. On the 9th September, therefore, plaintiff made an arrage. ment with defendant to settle his liabilities by the payment of a lump sum of $1,900, Fukeera, who had signed "for the concerned for the inst 25 shares, also made an arrangement with Brandt in September, which arrangement was not known to the plaintiff. By that agreement Fukeern was to give Brandt $475 in respect of those 25 shares, which plaintiff had to repay to him. Thiefare plaintiff was in the positions of baving paid Brandt twice for those 25 shares once directly, and once through Fukeera. That action was therefore brought to recover the $475 improperly received. It would be for his lordship to say whether or not Brandt knew at the time that he was being paid twice. Plain tiff's case was that he did know it. With regard to the other $100 claimed, that was quite a dis- tinct matter. It arose out of a contract made the plaintiff's agency between through shares. The contract was admitted, but defen- Brandt and Ho Tim, in respect to 100 Sugar dant said that it was not carried out, because Ho Tim had not taken delivery of the shares. But it would be shewn that an arrangement had been come to by the parties, by which Ho Tim was to pay a certain sum, and brokerage was therefore due.

His lordship-In the way you are stating it. I have already settled that point two or three limes.

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Achmet Ramjam. the plaintiff, was then called. He said-On the 20th July I bought 75 Sugar shares from the defendant, for Decem ber, at $288. Fakeera was the broker. On the 18th July. I bought 35 more shares, for December, through Samuel and Reuben. Next day I bought as more, through Fukeers, at $298, for October, the contract being for so shares, half only being for me. On the 9th September, when I was liable for 125 shares, I told Brand: could not take them up, and arranged to pay him $1,900, in suttlement of my account, $200 was to be paid on the 20th of that month, $1200 on the 30th, $400 on the 31st October, and $100, on the 30th November. I sold three houses to him, on Inland Lot 760, for $6400. They were mortgaged for $450, and the balance was $190s, I had given him four promissory notes for the debt, and get them back when I executed the transfers Fleld me nothing when made the arrangement in pay him this $1900. I told Fukcera afterwards that I had settled for the 25 shares which he had bought for October, and he said "Oh; I've done so." We then went to look for Brandt, and found him near the Hong kong Hotel. I told him he had been settled with twice and be said "Ob; don't trouble if the account is settled." paid Fakeera the $47, and have asked Brandt for it, but he replied that be was hard up, and had no money: With respect to the claim for $1co brokerage, I bought 100 Sugars from Brandt, for Ho Tim, and have not got any brokerage. He said he would pay me by-and-bye when I asked him.

Cross-examined-1 did not buy any other will swear that I did not buy twenty-five other shares, I signed the contract notes for the first two lots, but not the third, because Fukeers was buying so shares, and I only wanted 25. He did not ask me to sign.. I do not remember whether I asked him to sign or not. He did not tell me he was going to buy fifty. The shares were going down considerably in September, and Brandt was playing the game of "heads I win, tails you lose." I do not play that game. I might not have stood to lose a lot of mancy if I had taken up the shares. The rates nt due date were certainly very much lower than when I bought. I had spoken to Fukeera after he made his arrangement with Brandt, and before I made mine. He might or might not have told me of the arrangement.

Mr. Caldwell-Now, having admitted that be told you of his arrangement, why did you agree to pay

me his shares were depreciated, about $1,500 He begged me to let him off his pencil contracts, otherwise he would be ruined 1 kuew that he had been dealing with me through Fukeera. He paid me in promissory" notes, and when I pressed him he transferred 'some landed property to me. Afterwards he came to me, with Fukeera, and made a TOW, and I told him that the transactions were dis tinct. I don't owe plaintiff. I admit the tranpact anything for brokerage. in question, but deny that it has been put through, or any negotiation concluded between myself and Ho Tim. Just after a decision in this Court in October, I made a special arrangement with the plaintiff, for my protection. I refused to do any business with him until he agreed to my terms,

Cross-examined-i am a merchant, but also speculate in shares. I do not call myself a share speculator though. I make share con- tracts, but not very frequently, The number the market; I might make a hundred, if the market suited me. I keep books in depends my business as a merchant, but in my share business I only have a memo book. I have got it here. I only use it irregularly, for my own satisfaction; it is not much use, as many of the shares are never delivered. I do not owe the plaintiff any money, nor have I ever done so. I never received A leiter from him on the 19th November, pressing me for the $475 and $50 brokerage, and asking me not to put him off again. I swear it, most dis- tinctly. I was not hard up at the time; as matter of fact I had a good deal of money in the Bank.

Mr. Hastings-Then why did you neglect to take up a hundred Punfoms which you had bought?

Brandt-That has been a matter of judicial proceedings. You ought to know something: about it, for you acted in the matter.. I disputed it on perfectly good reasons, and got leave to defend,

Mr. Hastings-Did you win the case ? " Brandt-1 settled it privately afterwards, Mr. Hastings-You paid the difference, think?

Brandt-I settled it.

At this point the case was adjourned until to-morrow.

BEARDING THE LION IN HIS DEN.

One of the teamen who lived close by, on hearing the row rushed to the rescue, no doubt thisking that murder was being committed..

His appearance put a stop to the trouble, and like a good Samaritan he led away, in a fainting condition, one of the lady spectators. It is rumoured that one of the combatants is not so particular as he might be with regard to the weapon he uses when engaged in personal com- bat, so perhaps the timely appearance of the noble teaman prevented something really seriaus. Training for the forthcoming races is going on space. There are several very promising ponies amongst the subscription griffins this year, so it is hoped and expected that we shall have some exciting races. I can't say much for the form exhibited by some of the new "jacka,” especially "the Baby," who causes a lot of amusement occasionally, by not being able to control his mount. Poor little fellow; his hands get cut very badly by the reins, but no doubt they will get harder as he grows older.

There is a rumour current that the old está blished Hauensteins Hotel is about to change hands, and will in future be managed by a British Captain and his wife under the name of the Family Hotel" It is to hoped they will succeed in their new ventare.

I believe that two fashionable weddings will shortly take place in Koolangsu, but as the cards are not yet out, I am unable to publish names.

Owing to the recent balls and parties spre heads and bad tempers have been very preva- leat, caused doubtless by too much dancing and not enough whisky P

CORRESPONDENCE.

[We do not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by Correspondents in this column).

"AN OLD CHINA HAND'S VIEWS.

KOREAN ("Cathay,"

Arlington Park, Gunnersbury, London, W., 31st October, 1889.

To The Borros of mus "Honkara Telegraph.” DEAR SIR,—There are many London share-

holders of the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank who have read in the China papers the proceed inge at the half-yearly meeting held on the 24th August last, and who thank you beartily for taking their part in the way you did. It appears probable that had the Lyons and Manila losses never happened, the shares to-day would be quoted at as high as 230 per cent. premium. Such losses at these make us There is a rumour'now 'current in Canton fear and tremble. We have a right to expect a which is exciting much comment amongst the better future, and careful supervision of the Chinese to the exclusion of almost every other Bank's affairs may do it. And all gambling topic. The affair occurred about six weeks ago: losses must be made rood by those responsible. but for obvious reasons has only just become The business of the Bank will rise higher than it public property. The subject of the rumour is is now, and top everything in Asia, and many the well-known Admiral Fang, Commander-in-powerful institutions in the West. When the Chief of the defences of Whampoa and Canton. Bank was first started we saw that its connection This official, although stationed at Whampoa, would assist it to eclipse almost everything, and has a residence in Canton, and while in towa aid Hongkong to rise to a lofty eminence as a last month was called upon by the daring leader great trading centre,

MADRID, December 3rd.THOSE Who are auxious-to remain-in-the-fleab-|-Sugar shares from him.on_my_own_account. of a gang of brigands and mulcted of the sum

The Queen Regent has confirmed the decree for the reforms in the Telegraphs system in the a.60 Philippines.

December 6th, 0.75 The telegraph experts, associated with the Foreign Minister. Are organising the staffs for the telegraphic service, and the latest improve

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ments are to be adopted.

THE SPANISH GOVERNMENT.

December 3rd. The partial crisis in the Cabinet is finding out the weak points in the Government.

The municipal elections have given the Government a strong majority in the provinces:

December 6th.

The crisis is past,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

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5.00 THREE will be a meeting of the Legislative 7.50 Council at noon on Saturday,

THE silks ex Gaelit hence Nov. 6th, and Yoko hama Nov. 16th, were delivered in New York December 9th.

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beyond the ordinary duration of this mortal life will be interested in the habits of the old Turk who has recently died at Haddatha, aged 130 Old Hadji Soliman Saba had seven years wives, all of whern died before him; he was the father of sixty sons and nine daughters, who have also gone the way of a 1 fish, and the year before his death he was thinking of marrying again, but could not obtain the necessary fuuds to buy a bride. Saha was a farmer unto his life's end; his dict consisted mainly of barley bread, beans (vegetarians, take notel), and water, and only twice a year, on high festivals, did be eat meat. His clothes were even more simple than his diet, consisting of a shirt only, and, when he travelled. a pair of trousers. His bed was a mattress and a straw mat, and it had never been a "bed of sickness" till three days before his death,

ACCORDING to statistics recently published France is seen to be the most heavily taxed of all civilized nations. The proportions of the various nations are as follows: France 104 francs, England 57 francs, United States 50 francs, Belgium 48 francs, Germany 44 francs, Ausiria 40 francs, Russia 36 francs and Spain 33 francs per head of the populations of their respective countries. France also enjoys the privilege of possessing the heaviest public debt, $1.10 We are informed by the agents (Messrs. Russell&The funded debt of France is estimated at 31 Co.) that the "Union Line steamer Euphrates milliards, Russia at to milliards, England at 18 left Singapore for this port to-day; and may be milliards, Italy 1 milliards, Austria zo milliards and Germany 9 millards. Since 1878 the expected to arrive on the 19th inst.

French public debt has increased 8 milliards. In 1876 the total public expenditure in France aggregated 3 milliards. In 1889 the estimated expenditure is set down slightly in excess of 4 millards. In 1876 the debt of the communes that is to say the local debt-amounted to 0.75 LITTLE Fred (to his nurse)-Masic, you're a

dandy kisser. Mamma (reprovingly)--Freddie, 750,000,000. In the estimate for 1889 this local dear, you mustn't say that. It is alang, Fred debt is set down at 1 milliard 250 millions, 0.75 Papa says it to her. Mamma--I don't think he

will dear, after I speak to him about it. 0.75 COUNT VON WALDERSEE is of the the opinion that the route to France through Switzerland is not only the solely available one, but that it presents to difficulties worth mentioning in the face of the overwhelming force with which 1.10 Germany can undertake it.

A REGULAR meeting of St. John Lodge, No. 618. S.C., will be held in Freemasons Hall, Zetland 2.00 Street, this evening, at 7.30 for 8 o'clock precisely.

Visiting brethren are cordially invited.

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HONGKONG, Thursday, DecEMBER 12, 1889.

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these shares?

Plaintiff I saw Brandt's name on the con- tract, and I asked him how many points be wanted on these shares. The rate was about Stg different, and he wanted $17, so I gave him $15. These shares were all mixed up with others, and I did not notice that the twenty-five Fukcera bought for me were there. I had not asked Fukeera on what terms he had settled, because he did not ask me for the money then I never thought of cleating the matter up when I was transferring the property to Brandt, I did write a letter to Brandt on the 19th October in which I said "I hereby agree not to charge any brokerage on any shares for you or from you, until the respective contracts have been carried out." I have heard that there are three suits in the Supreme Court now with respect to these shares on, which I claim brokerage.

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By the Court-These contracts were never carried out, but they were settled by arrange

Abdullah Fakeera, broker,, said that on the ACC RDING to the Central News, the following is the correct version of the manner in which the 19th July be purchased 25 Sugars from Brandt Shah made the acquaintance of the little boy on Remjam's account, with 25 others for a he was the object of as much curiosity during Chinese principal. In September I went to Brandt the recent tour in Europe as His Majesty himself, and told him I had got "stuck," as my principal Some seven years ago His Majesty was out in could not take up his 25 shares, and I wanted the mountains lion-hunting, when in the evening to arrange. I saw him on the 3rd, and he said he a terrific thunderstorm came on, with the result did not want to press me sorry I was "stuck" that His Majesty had to seek shelter in the first and so on, and let me off $300, only charging house or hut he came to. This happened to be me $200. I paid $475 on the other 25, belonging the humble abode of a shepherd, who had but one to Ramjam. I gave him $500 on the 15th childwa bay. During the night the Shah heard September, and $10 at the end of the month, I told him who the principal was, at the time, the child cry, and feeling uneasy His Majesty left his room and visited the child, Scarcely, and he said I needn't tell anyone what we had however, had he left his apartment when the done, Next day I told Ramjam I had "settled roof gave way, and fell upon which he had just that" and be said he would see me later, tyleg. Had the Shab born there he would bave as he was busy talking at the time, I did inevitably been killed. His Majesty was much not see him for a week, when he told me he startled, and attributed bis deliverance from had settled. On finding out that we bad bob violent death to the boy, stating that the child settled for the same shares we looked for Brandt, must ve been inspired by Mahomet. The and, on meeting him, asked for an explanation. following morning the Shah directed that both He said at first that it was a separate transac the boy and his father abould thenceforth remain ton, and later said that the thing could be fixed in personal attendance ups him. His paternal up by and bye. fealing for the boy is so well-known, that he is known throughout Persiz Aziz Sultan, or the Sultan's Darling." The Shah has never since gone put without the boy. The father was sub sequently promoted to high rank in the Persian army, and accompanied the Shah in bis Euro.

GUNNER THOMFION, R.A., the second victim of the gun accident of Monday last, died last night and was buried with military honours in the Protestant Cemetery, Happy Valley, this afternoon. The body was followed to the grave by his comrades of the R, and detachments | pean travels. from the Royal Engineers, the 58th Regiment, and the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders, Bishop Burdon conducted the burial service.

SUPREME COURT.

AIN SUMMARY JURISDICTION,

(Before Mr. A. G. Wise, Acting Pulsns "Fudge),

BRANDT AND HIS BROKERS AGAIN,

Cross-examined-I bought the shares at Ramjam's request. I signed the contract be causé Brandt and he did not care to have too many transactions with one party,

Ramasamy Sandrym, one of the roasters in the Government Scheel at Wanchal, said that he was present in the plaintiff's office wher plaintiff asked Band for some money Brand sald he would pay, If Ramjam would make an affidavit. Kamjam said “Ób) please pay me now, as I am very hard up? Also heard $400 mentioned/

And now for a few words on another theme.

To assist commerce and all qur interests it is at- once incumbent on all to be polyglots—the Press informs us of our people retiring from their ground in several parts of the world as the mighty polyglots of Russia and Germany ad- vance long

Our people have always thought too little of

as much for. Russia as the Russians. Two

The two

the Tartar faces, and will soon find out a very very different opinion; the Kalmucks have done centuries ago Peter the Great sent the Kal. mucks. to travel over Asia to obtain 'a' knowledge of the languages. He knew that polyglots coined the most of all wealth, When fificen, year of age, at St. Peters- burg,. I conversed in Russian and obtained twenty five per cent off my little purchases. Had our people been polyglots when China was, first opened to commerce we should have doubled the wealth we made each year; loss or failure never could have happened. London colleges in the d1y and schools in the

same should take place in all our Eastern evening, teach ten Asiatic languages; the possessions, or polyglots of other nations will lessen our trade. In 1886, in May, I addressed the Royal Asiatic Society in London and stated that we must dive into the sea of Asiatic lang- uages-we have to recalleci in business that Asia's languages (not European) are for Asiatic commerce, if we are to advance with other poly- glots. For forty years Russia has had our best silks from India by polyglots. Now we have to labour quicker than ever, because we must increase our influence and advance from the position, we baye taken, and never relax our efforts, de al

Yours truly,

H. J. DRING, Pinnter 10 China, 1840.

MISTRESS AND MAID.

of five thousand taels in a most audacious manner. It seems that at the time mentioned a large toandarin's sedan-chair, accompanied by a numerous body of men looking like an official following, stopped at the gate of Admiral Fang's residence, and out stepped a man dressed in official robes and with a red button on the top of his hat. His card bore the name of a high mary official, and so he was admitted with all the customary pomp and ceremony of a dis finguished visitor into the Admiral's reception hall. The moment the Admiral Fang came late the room and got seated was the signal for the visitor to draw his revolver and point it at his host's breast, while the other robbers, who filled the ball, court yard and entrance, also drew their words and pistols and menaced the slender body guard of the Admiral into silence.. Somewhat startled by this unexpected state of affairs, Admiral Fang asked the meaning of such a hostile demonstration, whereupon the robber chief' (perhaps oùr, old friend "Water

while the Admiral had the Government to pay at said that he was "hard up" and that for his men, he (the robber) had only his wits to fall back upon to maintain his followers, and to cut matters short, he requested a contribution of five thousand taels to be made, and that without further delay "for" and here the significant click ofthe hammer of the revolver finished the sentence. Admiral Fang, of course, politely stated that he was delighted to be of any service to his guest, and if he would wait but for about.five minutes to allow him to go and get the five thousand taels, he would be happy to accommodate him. The robber, however, objected to the Admiral's leaving the house, and producing a pen and paper suggested that His Excellency should write to his private treasurers' common thing with rich Chinese, of all ranks for the amount named, payable on sight to the bearer. No other way out of the difficulty being apparent, the order was written, and one of the gang immediately despatched "Mrs. Todd, of Sydney, has written a letter to get the money, the chief in the meanwhile to the Standard, appealing to the ladies of Eng- still facing bis hrat, revolver in hand. A short land to organise a society for the purpose of send-. time elapsed, when a signal was given rollying ing out respectable domestic servants, or condi- to the robbers that the money had been received tion that ladies in the colonies guaranteed them and of course securely put away, at which the situations and their passage-money. We don't robber relapsed again into the urbane and know Mr. Todd. A single bone has, however, coucous guest and politely addressed the often enabled a naturalist to name the animal to Admiral to the following effect.

which it belonged., Buffon alleged that with "Your Excellency, holding the position you such material he could do even more than that do, doubtless is aware of the loss of ficel you. Give him a bone and be undertook not only to would have to undergo were you to miss the name the animal but to tell its age and size. eighbourhood when my comrades and I leave Mrs. Todd's letter, the cabled resume of which your pltable house. Being a fighting man you is given above, is ample material for determining always expected to be on the gui vfur, and her genus socially. She is an Australion mis. ready to die at spy moment for your own honour tress. We do not desire to emulate Buffon by and that of our country. What then would be speculating, as to her age or size. Indeed, if we extent of your shame if it were known that the lion remember rightly, Bation in one celebrated case had actually been bearded in his den by a body of was found to have gone very far astray in pursue men, whom, if you had not been caught napping, ing his subject into details you could have exterminated in the twinkling of an The cable, then, represents the views eye! All this trouble can, however, be avoided if Australian mistress on the question of Australian I leave your house as a band fida guest, with all maids. To an extent these, views are, common the castomary ceremonies usual, under ordinary to mistresses everywhere. The local supply of circumstances. If you keep this matter quiet the servants in frequently, said to be limited in object in view will be attained, for it is really number, and often to be indifferent or bad in unnecessary for me to say that it would be exceed quality, In all civilised countries now madam's ingly dangerous for me to proclaim myself as the house is her empire, Whether it is large of bero of this little master! What does your small there is room in it for a throne, and occa Excellency think of my proposal mision for courtly ceremonies, What she speaks, This argument being a rather logical one, the standing on her own floor, her commands arn Admiral, it is said, readily assented to this man. Ordinances, proclamations, ukares. Her wishes, ner of throwing dust in the eyes of the public, her looks, are edicts. Her husband is the only and so the audacious brigand was escorted, person possessing a legal and moral claim to according to etiquette, to his sedan chair as a reign conjointly with her. He, however, does not distinguished guest, by his host, who was only count. He la generally subjugated at an early to glad to get rid of his troublesome visitor, who stage, and goes off to start, a kingdom for him self in Parliament or some similar place. If he Admiral Fang is considered the richest man. in the prefecture of Chao-chow-fu, to which the whole, the same. The duality of the watow belongs, and so the amount taken by sovereignty is purely nominal. Thus the the robbers does not affect him in the least mistress is absolute monarch. This being so, but we heartily sympathise with the gallant it is not wonderful that in many Instances the warrior in his misadventure, and would advise displays despotic tendencies! It would not be him to organise a force of detectives to be on the wonderful if she tried to play the tyrant ofteser look out for any further visitors of this kind. Ihan she does a Sulla had not more temptations, We give the above yarn exactly as it has been and act himself up as Perpetual Dictator, Casar related to a representative of this paper. The overturned a commonwealth to put himself is a story may be but a numour after all, but judging position where his would not be thwarted. from the exploits of our late friend Water Rat If the average legislator found himself any night we do not care to be too sceptical on the subject. In the position to Parliament which a mistress, by general admission, and consent, and with almost universal approval, occupies in ber own house, be would, before going to bed, knock up some hatter to take his measure for a crown of gold and would try to make: Parliament kneel to: fim next day, Mistresses are only human

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to the item of $475 that Brandt could not be forthwith went on his way'rejoicing, welded successfully resists subjugation, the result is, on:

A FAMOUS Colonel at an inspection of a crack

That was the case for the plaintiff, corps was told by the General that he vastly admired the regiment on parade, and approved

Mr. Caldwell, for the defence, said with regard of its intérior economy, but added: "There

indebted, inasmuch, as all transactions between are some nasty stories afloat about gambling

the parties had been settled. As to the broker among the officers." Pray, be assured, Taz time is rapidly approaching when general," said the Colonel," that there is no Rajak Ramjam, the Boy Broker," brought an age, he relied on the agreement, for even if there salute firing, like keel-hauling, flogging, fruth whatever in the reports circulated 1 acres action against Oscar Brandt merchant and had been's compromise between Ho Tim, and

allow my officers to play, except for tendy share speculator, for $575, due on share tran- the defendant, which was denied, still a broker and all other such-like obsolete relics of money, and, as a matter of fact, I've won every actions. Mr. Hastings appeared for the plaintif age was due, as the contract was not carried out semi-barbarous times, will be relegated | farthing of 'ready' in the regiment | "

and Mr. Caldwell was retained for the defence. The defendant then took the oath, with some Mr. Hasting said that the case arose out of unction, and said:-1 am a merchant in Hong. to the dust-heap of oblivion. And that

In some places business is occasionally described transactions regarding shares. In July fast the kong and have had shmic transactions with the time canact arrive too soon. The only bowing up," but Hongkong can fairly claim plaintiff purchased from the defendant three lots plaintiff. I sold him g5 shares for September, marvel in connection with this ridiculous that her business men never let the fickle pasty of Sugar shares the first, 75 shares, through a through Fakeers, as for the same dale, through and childish practice is that no sensible in question took any other way. Dakin Bros. of broker named Fukcers the second, 25 shares, Samuel and Reuben, and 35 thr ugh Fukcern, Chine, although not very long established, have through Messrs. Sumsel and Reuben, and the for October. I sold go to Fukeera on this Chancellor of the Exchequer has ever put apparently secured a very firm fooling here third, 75, through Fukeera again, who this last occasion, and he did not declare the his foot down firmly, and asked the House, with their characteristic enterprise, they bave time gned for the concerned?" for Brandt principale, He did not take up the shares, absorbed a second establishment in Queen's It was in respect of the last lot that this bat cancelled them, by arrangement, before of Commons to assist him in doing away Road, with a view to supplying such necessaries action was brought, kg The amount claimed due date. They were very rapidly going down, with a foolish waste of public money, for of life as cigars, wines, silver-mounted spirit and also included too for brokerage, dije under and Fakeers was" "let in” by a speculator which there is no necessity and which liqueur stands, electrical apparatus, and so on other circumstances. In September the price named Lip Ah Chee, and wanted to compound. cannot be justified on any ressonable Tidy are now showing a really high-class stock of the shares had fallen wary greatly, and the shares he settled about had nothing to do of the above, in their new and beautifully-fitted the plaintiff was liable for these as shares, 25 with Ramjam. He made his own arrangements grounds. Were the question once mopted thep, 24, Queen's Road.

of which were due on the gels of Bestempor, with me, some days before?: Wand he came to

AMOYS

(FROM AN OCCASIONAL CORRESPONDENT How Amoy, December 7th, 1859, 1 The peaceful Bunday afternoon's quieteess was disturbed a little hila back by fracas which took place between one of the Consular body and a member of the Chinery Cana