No. 3523
Banks.
The Hongkong Telegraph.
THE MERCANTILE BANK OF
INDIA, LIMITED.
SUBSCRIBED ...........
BANKERS: LONDON JOINT STOCK BANK, LIMITED..
NTEREST ALLOWED on CURRENT
ACCOUNTS at the Rate of a per cent.
Entimations.
| HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING
CORPORATION.
|OTICE is hereby that the ORDI-
AUTHORISED CAPITAL 1,500,000 NTARY HALF YEARLY MEETING
„21,185,000 | the "SHAREHOLDERS in this CORPORATION will be held at the CNY HALL, Hongkong, on SATURDAY, the 19th day of August next, at 12 o'clock Noom, for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Court of Directors together with a Statement of Accounts to 30th June,
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager, Hongkong, a8th July, 1893.
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HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.
per annum on the Daily Balance.
OK FIXED DEPOSITS :-
For 12 Months. per cent.
H
6 3
H
JOHN THURBURN,
Manager, Hongkang.
Hongkong, 4th February, 1893.
1893
[OTICE is hereby given that the REGIS-
[192NTERS OF SHARES of the CORPORATION THE NATIONAL BANK OF CHINA, | lil be CLOSED from SATURDAY, the 5th
LIMITED.
Authorised Capital
Subscribed Capital...
£1,000,000 500,000
HEAD OFFICE :—HONGKONG.
Court of Directors:-
D. Glliles, Esq.
Cran Kit Shan, Esq. H. Stolierfoht, Esq.
ChowTung Shang, Esq. Kwan Hol Chuen, Esq.
Chief Manager, GEO, W. F. PLAYFAIR. Branches-London, Yokohama, Shanghai and
Απιογ.
·BANKERS: --
The Canunercial Bank of Scotland. Parrs Banking: Co., and The Alliance Bank (Ld.) Interest for 12 mths Fixed, 5 per Cent.
11
$
CURRENT ACCOUNTS"
1
4
11
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Hongkong, 24th May, 1893. THE BANK OF CHINA, JAPAN, AND THE STRAITS, LIMITED,
SU ESCRIBED:CAPITAL ............ £1,000,000 CA PITAL CALLED-UP£ 251,093.15.0 BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Wm. Keswick, Esq.-Chairman. Ado If von André, Etq. Į F. D. Sassoon, Esq. Egbett Iveson, Esq. H. D. Stewart, Eng. Diy ki McLean, Escą,
HONGKONG COMMITTEE: Thal Roof. J. Keswick. | The Hon. C. P. Chater.
H. Hopplus, Esq..
Head Ofice-, Princes Street, London. Bran chi-Bombay, Calcutta, Hongkong, and
Shop bal.
Agan. clès-Fenang, Singapore, and Yokohama:
RATES OF INTEREST,
1.LO WED. OCs CURRENT ACCOUNTS
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to 19th day of August next, (both days inclusire), || during which period no TRANSTER OF SHARES can be registered,
By Order of the Court of Directors,
T. JACKSON,
Chief Manager. Hongkong, a8th July, 1893
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HONGKONG AND WHAMPOA DOCK COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
*HE ORDINARY HALF-YEARLY MEET-
TENG SHAREHOLDERS will be held
in the Orricks of the COMPANY, No. 14, Praya Central, on MONDAY, the 21st August, at 3 o'clock P M., for the purpose of receiving the Report of the Directors and Statement of
| Accounts to the 20th Jane, 1893.
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company
will be CLOSED from the 7th to the 21st August, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors,
Hongkong, 1st August, 1893.
D. GILLIES, Secretary,
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DAKIN, CRUICKSHANK AND COMPANY, LIMITED.
TH
NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.
THE SECOND ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING of SHAREHOLDERS in the above COMPANY will be held at the HONGKONG HOTEL, Victoria, Hongkong, on MONDAY, the 31st August, at 3.30 P.M., for the purpose of presenting the Report of the Directors and Statement of Accounts to 31st December last,
The TRANSFER BOOKS of the Company will be CLOSED from the 14th to 21st August, both days inclusive.
By Order of the Board of Directors.
· · FRANK W. WATTS,
Manager.
Hongkong, 9th August, 1893,
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EDISON'S LATEST IMPROVED LOUD- SPEAKING PHONOGRAPH.
and Fixel Deposits, can be ascertained PROFESSOR SERS harlog decided to
on application.
1
CHANTREY-INCHBALD,
Manager.
Hongko1g, 10th Ap:11, 1803.
I'visurances.
THE
STANDARD.
ENDOWMENT
remain few days longer in Hongkong, Is prepared to receive orders for private entertain. ments at any resident's house, and will also [887 show daily in a private room at the Victoria
Hotel,
Come and hear what is justly called the "WONDER OF THE 19TH CENTURY," which reproduces the best Songs and Music of the most famous Celebrities of the World.
Prices strictly moderate. Hongkong, 14th August, 1893.
ASSURANCE. THE
|
GYM KHANA,
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HE THIRD GYMKHANA MEETING will take place at the HAPPY VALLEY on SATURDAY, the 26th August, commencing at 5P.M.
EVENTS:- I.4.-FOOT RACE.-Europeans, 220 yards. 14—5.15 P.26.—FOOT RACK-Over 4 flights of
Hurdles. Mile. Aslation, III-5.30 PM-TENT PECOMG.-Ladies' No- mination. Prizs kindly presented by H.E. Major-General G. Digby Baiker, C.B. IV.-6 P.M.-HURDLE RACE-For all China
Ponies, Mile.
V-6 25 P.M.-ONE MILE HANDICAP.—For all
1. AMONG THE MANY ADVANT- AGES of this form of Assurance, the following may he mentioned :— (a)-lt secures an immediate Provision
for wife and family or other rei tives in event of early death. (6)-It provides a Fund for Retirement. (f)-It supplies an excellent Investment for the regular accumulation of small fixed's ums of money. (a) The Surrender and loan values are larger than under ordinary Policies. 2. AFTER THE POLICY HAS BEEN THREE YEARS IN FORCE, should the Policy-bo Ider wish to dis. to continue future payments-he will be entitled to receive, on application, a FREE PAID-UI? POLICY for & proportionate amt aunt of the Sum
TUESDAY, AUGUST 15, 1893.
Intimations.
CENTRAL HOTEL,
SHANGHAI.
THIS long established SELECT Family Hotel, aftusted on the Band, facing the river, in the centre of the Settlements, has lately undergone extensive" alterations, and is now fitted with he latest modern improvements, including Bath and Dressing Rooms ATTACHED to Suites and Single Rooms, with hot and cold water laid on, DOUCHE, SHOWER SPRAYS, etc., and heated
to a comfortable temperature during winter,
*
SEPARATE ROOMS FOR PRIVATE DINNER PARTIES, 64%,
The Electric Lighting now partly laid on will be completed during this year, 1892. An Assistant will attend on Passingers by Mall Stiomers. N.B.-TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS :—" CENTRAL, SHANGHAI,"
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F. E: REILLY,
PROPRIETOR.
W. POWELL & CO.
HAVE RECEIVED
A CAPITAL LINE IN
TWINE HAMMOCKS.
SUITABLE FOR DECK OR VERANDAH USE.
Hongkong. 8th August, 1803.
W. POWELL & CO.
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KELLY & WALSH, LD.
NOW READY.
PRICE $2.50.
DOLLARS AND STERLING
EXCHANGE TABLES,
AT DIFFERENT RATES
FROM 2/ TO 3/-.
'ASCENDING BY ONE SIXTEENTH OF A PENNY.
Hongkong, 5th August, 1893.
KELLY & WALSH, LIMITED,
PUBLISHERS..
THE
HONGKONG HOTEL.
TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, "Kremlin "—A, B. C. Code-TELEPHONE, No. 32. ·
PROPRIETORS..................................................................THE HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
“HE HONGKONG HOTEL—the most commodious' and best appointed Hotel in the Far East,
Tards unequalled accommodation to travelles and others, it la situated in the centre of the town, opposite the General Post Office and the Hongkong Club, adjacent to Pedder's Wharf the principal landing stage of the Colony) and in close proximity to the Banks and Shipping Offices.
Entimations.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
NOTICE.
AFTER this date NO FULLY PAID-UP
SHARES of this Company will be TRANSFERED on which the Calls on the
remain Unpaid.
NEW SHARES standing in the same Name
By Order,
R. LYALL,
Secretary,
Hongkong, 10th April, 1893.
HONGKONG HOTEL COMPANY, LIMITED.
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SUMMER CHARGES. JUNE, JULY, AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, $75 PER MONTH
for BOARD and LODGING in ROOMS facing Peddar Street or to the Eastward,
FURNISHED ROOMS without Board' $45 Per Month.
SIX DOLLARS
PER QUARTER
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG AND CALCUTTA
THE Steamship
#ARRATOON APCAR.”
above Ports on THURSDAY, the 17th instant, ' at 1-P.M.
Captain J. E. Hansen, will be despatched for the
For Freight or Passage, apply to
DAVID SASSOON, SONS & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, rith August, 1893.
FOR SHANGHAI, KODE & YOKOHAMA.
THE Steamship
TH
"HANKOW,"
Captain West. will be despatched na above on or about SATURDAY the rgth instant.
For Freight or Famage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents.
Hongkong, 14th August, 1893
SAILING VESSELS.
FOR NEW YORK.
THE
HE 100 A. L. Huwallan Bark
"FOOHNG SUEY.".
Igog
Apply to Manager and/or Secretary."
HONGKONG HOTEL. Hongkong, 19th May, 1893.
[587 THOMAS' GRILL ROOMS, (Corner of Queen's Road and Duddell Street,) || Mabony, Master, will load here for the above
Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Co, Hongkong, 2nd August, 1803.
(870
FOR NEW YORK.
The place as this was the sun thing “HE Undersigned has always thought that
needed to fit in between HOTEL LIFE and the- PRIVATE BOARDING HOUSE-providing it be First-class in every detall. A place where one may have his GRILLED CHOP or STEAK at any hour of the Day, up to 11 P.M.; or later HE 3/3 L L L American Bark If notice be given. He is also prepared to SUPPLY MEALS to PRIVATE' PARTIES per MINU OF ORDER-the Partica sending Diabes, &c., for same-and Cash, Scale on application.
Monthly Board for One Person...$35.00 ***A$75,00
AMERICAN FROZEN OYSTERS always on band and served in every Styla.
Breakfast
Tifa...
Dianer UHRMARAT
SPECIAL TIFFINS and DINNERS served in Excellent Style at short notice.
..$6.50- ..$075 *****$1.00
W. THOMAS, Proprietor.
Hongkong, 3rd May, 1893.
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BOARD AND RESIDENCE.
"FREEMAN," Gerrish, Master, will load here for the above Port, and will have quick despatch.
For Freight, apply to
SHEWAN & Ca Hongkong, and August, 1893-
· 1871.
Consignees.
AUSTRIAN LLOYD'S STEAM NAVIGA- TION COMPANY.
NOTICE TO-CONSIGNEES.
FROM TRIESTE, VENICE, PORT SAID, SUEZ, JEDDAH, SUAKIM, MASSAWAH, HODEDDA, ADEN, BOMBAY, COLOMBO, PENANG, AND SINGAPORE.
OMFORTABLY FURNISHED or UN-THE Steamship,
FURNISHED ROOMS, with Board and Table Accommodation.
Apply to
Mr. MATHER,
1, Pedder's Hill.
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Hongkong, 28th February, 1893.
CAPTAIN CH-KOBINSON,"
COAL CONTRACTOR. COMPRADORE AND STEVEDORE.
"HIPS VISITING MANILA SUPPLIED WITH PROVISIONS, DUNNAGE, &c.
WATER and BALLAST BOATS: Manila, 13th March, 1893-
Shipping.
STEAMERS.
"BEN" LINE OF STEAMERS.
FOR LONDON, VIA SUEZ CANAL. "HE Steamship
T
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"BENALDER," Captain McIntosh, will be despatched as above on or short 19th instant,
For Freight or Passage, apply to
GIBD, LIVINGSTON & Co.,
Agents, Hongkong, 9th August, 1893.
FOR NEW YORK, VIA SUEZ CANAL
The HOTEL STEAM LAUNCH convoys passengers and baggage to and from all Mail Steamers. THE Steamship THE TABLE D'HOTE, at separate tables, is supplied with every delicacy, tha cufring being
under experienced supervision.
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ORION"
having arrived, Consignees of Cargo are hereby foformed that their Goods, with the exception of Oplum, are being landed at their risk into the Godown of the Hongkong and Kowloon Wharf and Godown Company, Limited, whence delivery may be obtained.
This vessel beings on Cargod=
From Venice, ex S.S. "CARLOTTA » tran- shipped at Bombay.
From Calcatis, ex 5.5. "AGLAIA," tras shipped at Colombo.
From Trieste, ex S.S. "POSEIDON," tran
shipped at Bombay.
From Flume, ex S.S. " MEMFI,” transhipped at Trieste.
From Jaffa, ex S.S. "HUNGARIA," tran- shipped at Port Sald.
Optional Cargo will go on to Shanghai unless nailce to the contrary be given before 4 P.M., TO-DAY.
No Claims will be admitted after the Goods have left the Godowns, and all claims must be sent in to the Undersigned before Noon on the 18th instant, or they will not be recognized
No.Fire Insurance has been effected, and any Goods remaining in the Godowns after the roth Instant, will be iubject to rent.
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Bill of Lading will be countersigned by
C. ZANELLA, Agent. Hongkong, 12th August, 1893.
#MOGUL" LINE OF STEAMERS,
NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES.
S. 8. "TARTAR," FROM MIDDLESERO, HAMBURG AND "ARGYLL,"
STRAITS Captain J. C. Williamson, R.N.R., will be
́ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed viously advertised. SUNDAY, the 20th instant, Instead of as pre-rick into the Godowns of the Hongkong and
For Freight or Fassage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 11th August, 1893.
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"SHELL" LINE OF STEAMERS.
China Ponies. Pris kindly presented by THE BED-ROOMS, with adjolning Bath-rooms, are lofty and well ventilated, open on to despatched for the above Port on or about that all Goods are being landed at their
a few Ladies at the Peak. Entries close
19th instant. Programmes can be obtained on application the Hon. Sec. Headquaries Ofices.
A. H. THOMAS, Captain,
Han, Sec. Hongkong, rath August, 1893.
food
STOLEN OR STRAYED. BLACK TERRIER PUP with White Reward on returning game to Government Civil Hospital.
Assured, as explained in the Pros A Spot on chest, answering to "DEVIL"
pectus.
Full particulars on application,
DODWELL, CARL ILL. & Co., Agents,
STANDARD "Love Devicz.
For akong, 8th August, x8r13.
..
INSURANCE COL(PANY OF
Hongkong, 11th August, 1893.
THE STEAMSHIP "OORYIA,"
The Reading, Writing and Smoking Rooms, Ladies Drawing Rooms, the new, Bar and public
spacious Verandahs, are lighted by gas and fitted throughout with electric communicators. BILLIARD ROOMS (Stx English and Americsh Tables) are fitted with every convenience. A handsomely appointed GRILL, ROOM, where chops, steaks,, d, are served at any hour
adjoins the HOTEL, and is under the same Hanagement.
The WINES & SPIRITS are selected by an Expert and the BEST BRANDS only are supplied. HYDRAULIC ASCENDING-ROOMS of the latest and most approyed type convey passengers
and baggage from the Entrance Hall to each of the five doors above. NIGHT PORTERS and WATCHMEN we continually on duty,
Hongkong, 17th February, 1892.
R. TUCKER
Manager.
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W. BREWER,
FAKE notice that I have received an autho- NEW STOCK ARTISTS' MATERIALS BOOKS OF TRAVELS. [747 soth June, 1893, from the
SOUTH BRITISH 1IRE, AND MARINE Boud of Trade, Louth, Authorising me to New Stock Ladies' Shoes.
NEW ZEAL AND.
*HE Undersigned are prepared to accept TFIRE and MARINI INSURANCES on favourable terms.
Current rates, and a gus anteed Bonus equal to that paid by the local ✪ lees.
5. J. DAVID & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 1st November, 1892, 19 [415
GENERAL ↑ JOTICE.
THE ON TAI INSUR, ANCE COMPANY, (LIMITI [D.) CAPITAL TAELS 6,20,000 ļ
$$33-333-33+ EQUAL TO Rat RESERVE FUND
**** kris: $318,000.00
BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
10 YEUX Moon, Esq.
Lax SING, Esq. LOU TEO SHUN, Esq.
MANAGER-H O AMEL :
change the name of the Stean by "OORYIA," Tennis Bats, Balls, Nets, &c. and that from this date the said beamship will Hand-painted hoto, rames, be called and known by the name of "RONG Photo Albums, Photo Screens, HOL"
What, West Folat) for CANTON aS SUNDAYS
The Steamer kaves HONGKONG (Jardine's | New French Novela,
leaves CANTON for HONGKONG DE MON TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS, at 6.30 P.M.; and
DAYS, WEDNESDAYS and FRIDAYE, at 5 P.M. The steamer has always Superior Accommoda tion for Passengers.
TSEUNG 32 KAL Hongkong, 11th August, 1893.
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AN APPEAL.
THE SUPERIORESS of the, ITALIAN
TCONVENT CAINE ROAD, begs most
Hongkong, rath July, 1893.
respectfully to APPEAL to the Realiente of Hongkong and the Coast Ports, for their kind patronage and support, and desires to state that METAL she will be pleased to receive orders for all kinds of NEEDLE WORK.
Gentlemen's Shirts made to order, and Cuffs
sed Collars renewed on old ones:
Ladies and Children's Under-clothing,
New Music, 5 pieces for $1.
Badminton, Shooting, Cricket, Fishing, Tennis, Courdog and Falconry, Hunting and Driving, Billiards by Cook.
| Kusays on Naval Defence,
{ Brassey's Naval Annual,
W. BREWER, UNDER HONGKONG HOTEL, QUEENIS-ROAD
SHOOTING SEASON 1893!
FOWLING PIECES IN CASES WITH IMPLEMENTÉ. MARTINI-HENRI MATCH RIFLES, WINCHESTER CARBINES, COLTS "LIGHTNING" CARBINES, REVOLVERS,
SLAartridge CaseS
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COVERED, GREEN, ELÜL AND BROWNOV CARTRIDGES LOADED with (E.C.) or "ALLIANCE GUNPOWDER.
PIGON, WILKS AND LAWRENIE “ALLIANCE” SPORTING POWDER.
NEWCASTLE CHILLED SHOT.
Calidren's Dresses, and all kinds of Embroidery, WADS, CAPS, LOADING MACHINES, RE-CAPPERS, CARTRIDGE BELTS AND BAGS,
MARINE RISKS OF COODS, ac, taken Materials can be supplied, if required.
World.
Current Raven ́ 10 mil parts of the
HEAD OFFICE, 8 & 9, FIBAYA WEST. Hosgkong, 17th December, tää§.
The Superiamss will also be inest grateful for
dey PAPER, or old ENVELOPES. to be made into Books for the Children of the Four Schools, who
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| are taught by the Sisters,
Handang, sand April, 1895.
GUN CLEANERS, &o, &a
ELANE CRAYFORD&C"}
Steamship “TROCAS."
Steamship “SPONDILU3," Steamship "ELAX,"
Steamship "VOLUTE; Steamship "MUREX:" Steamship "TURBO." Steamship "CONCH." Steamship "CLAM,"
Steamship "BULLMOUTH.”
FOR HAVRE AND LONDON, Taking Cargo on through Hill of Lading to NEW YORK.
THE Next Salling will be the Steamship
*SPONDILUS, Dis SINGAPORE, on or about atat August, To be followed by the Steamship
*ELAX.*
For Freight, &c, apply to
SHEWAN & Co.,
Agents.
Kowloon Wharf and Godowa Company, at Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves delivery may be obtained.
Optional cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given 'before . 3 P.M. TO-DAY.
No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining undelivered after the rgth instant, will be subject
to rent.
*** All claims against the Steamer must be pre- sented to the Undersigned en or before the igth Instant, or they will not be recognised
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are ta be left in the Godowns, where they will be examined on the 19th instant, at 3 FIL
No Fire Insurance has been effected. Billa of Lading will be countersigned by
DODWELL CARLILL & Co.,
Agents. Hongkong, 15th August, 1893.
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"SHIRE” LINE OF STEAMERS. NOTICE TO CONSIGNEES, S. 8. "CARDIGANSHIRE,* FROM HAMBURG, ANTWERP, LONDON AND STRAITS, "ONSIGNEES of Cargo are hereby informed
CONSIGNO Ang landed at their
nak into the Godowns of the Hongkong and [845 Kowloon Wharf and Godown Compasy, st
Kowloon, whence and/or from the wharves deli very may be obtained.
Optional Cargo will be forwarded unless notice to the contrary be given before 3 PM.
Hongkong, 28th July, 1893. N.Z.-The Steamers of this Line will be despatched monthly from Hongkong, and offer exceptional advantages to Shippers of perishable cargo, owing to an improved method of venilla-TO-DAY. tion - Coples of reports on ont-turm of cargoes "may be had on application to the Aganis..........
*SHIRE" LINE OF STEAMERS,
· FOR LONDON AND HAMBURG,
THE
Steamship
*MONMOUTASHIRE,
Captata Caming, will be despatched, as above go or about BATURDAY, the 16th August,
· For Freight or Fausage, apply to
DODWELL, CARLILL, & Co.,
Agents, "Hongkong, sith July, figg
No Claims will be admitted after the Gooda have left the Godowns, and all Goods remaining “undelivered after the 27th Instant will be subject
to rent
́All claims scainst the Steamer must be pro- sented to the Undersigned on of before the 17th instant, or they will not be recognised-----
All broken, chafed, and damaged Goods are to be left in the Godowns, where they will be
| examined on the wyth instant, at $ 2.30.
No Fire Insurance has been efected. Bills of Lading will be countenigned by
DODWELL CARLIEL & Co,
Dil Agents, 5. Hodgkong: 10th Augung 1843,
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