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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND JANUARY, 1864.

There are at present about 25 Public Hydrants daily at work, and upwards of 10 Private Houses and Public Buildings. already supplied with water, (a list of which agreeably to your request I forwarded, or your information some days since.) The whole of the mains have also for some time past been kept almost constantly charged and ready for immediate use in cases of fire. There are 4 or 5 Public Hydrants in course of erection in the Tai-ping-shan District, and the whole of the stop cocks, Fire Plugs and Hydrants, require numbering and otherwise designating to correspond with a large map of the City (on which I am at present engaged) shewing the entire scheme as executed. I also propose to draw up a Memo. of the rules, &c., absolutely necessary to be observed in order to secure a proper and economical distribution of the water, when this is done His Excellency the Governor will be in a position to determine upon such other regulations as may be deemed necessary to the efficient management of the service.-I have the honor to remain, Sir, your obedient Servant,

No. 1.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

S. B. RAWLING.

It is hereby notified that information has been received from the French Consul, that the prohi- bition of the export of Rice from French Cochin China is withdrawn from this date.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st January, 1864.

No. 2.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Under the provisions of Ordinance No. 11 of 1844, notice is hereby given that a Special Sessions of the Justices of the Peace will be held at the Police Magistrates' Court at eleven o'clock on the fore- noon of Thursday the 4th February, 1864, and thereafter on the first Thursday of every month, for the purpose of considering applications for the transfer of Spirit Licenses.

Such Applications to be lodged at the Police Magistrates' Court, at least Ten days before each of the Sessions now notified.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st January, 1864.

No. 142.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

The following Schedule of Balances of Intestate Estates is published for general information, and Notice is hereby given that those Balances for which no application shall have been made within Twelve Months from this date, will be carried to the credit of the General Revenue of the Colony in terms of Section III of Ordinance No. 6 of 1854.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th December, 1863.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

SCHEDULE of unclaimed BALANCES of INTESTATE ESTATES of Persons who have been dead Five Years and upwards,

lying in the Colonial Treasury. Hongkong, 19th December, 1863.

NAME.

DATE OF DEATH.

AMOUNT.

John Ward, Henry Ludlum,

Charles Henry,.

18th February, 1857,

$83.18

1.91

16th June,

1857,

...

29th

Thomas Murphy,

Lall Khan,

Joseph J. Aldridge, J. B. Elliot,

William Haddon,.

3rd July,

1807, 1857,

22.44

12.96

11th

1857,

4.86

26.50

17th August,

1857,

}

26th

1857,

11.90

1.00

23rd September, 1857,

13.33

Sopragalo,

Elli Bucas,..

11th October,

1857

144.47

17th

1857.

10.20

Isaac Bachelor,

John Larton or Lawton,..

22nd 26th

1857,

1.2*

1857

}

10.80

John Abbott,

Abdool Rahman,

Tow Choo,

James Hunter,.

1st November, 1857,

1st February, 1858,

4.90

34.93

11th March,

1858,

30th

1858,..

14.06

John Spelland or Spellane,.

Gholam Senee,...

30th

1858,...

15.00

12.65

17th April,

1858,.

No. 143.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND JANUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　　At the request of Her Majesty's Consul at Canton, the following Notification is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th December, 1863.

NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

BRITISH CONSULATE, Canton, 22nd December, 1863. The undersigned having received the instructions of Her Majesty's Government respecting the further settlement of the Canton Claims on the Chinese Indemnity, the same are hereby notified for the information of those interested.

1st. Interest at the rate of 4 per cent per annum is to be allowed on admitted claims from the date of loss, to the dates of payment of the Principal, which in the case of the Factory property will be from the 15th day of December, 1856, to the 22nd day of October, 1861: for the amount payable on the First Certificate issued by Her Majesty's Minister at Peking, and from the 15th day of December, 1856, to the 22nd day of October, 1862, on the amount of the Second Certificate: or, 4 years 312 days, and 5 years 312 days on the certificates respectively.

2nd. Interest at the same rate to be paid on the other admitted claims from the time of loss to the 31st instant inclusive. 3rd. The sum allowed to be payable on presentation of a Certificate to the Officer in charge of the Treasury chest at Hongkong to be granted by the undersigned after the verification of the interest and the claims non-admitted.

　　　　　　4th. Each Claimant on receiving the Certificate for interest to give a receipt in acknowledgment thereof as accepted in full satisfaction of the claim to which it refers as per annexed form.

Subjoined is a list of the Claimants to whom the above arrangement applies who are requested to send to this Office the amount of their claims for interests for verification with as little delay as possible.

1 K. H. Camajee & Co.

2 Birley & Co.

3 W. H. Wardley & Co.

4 A. Deacon.

5 Blenkin, Rawson & Co.

6 Eduljee Framjee Sons & Co. 7 S. Short.

8 P. F. Cama & Co.

　　　9 Cowasjee Pallanjee & Co. 10 D. N. Mody & Co.

11 R. McGregor & Co.

LIST of CLAIMS referred to in the foregoing Notification.

12 The Mercantile Bank of India.

13 Arthur Smith.

　　　14 Mohommedbhoy Dossibhoy. 15 Ahmedbhoy Ramtoola 16 Ameroodin Jafferbhoy. 17 Vully Mohommed Allcobhoy.

18 P. & D. N. Camajee & Co.

19 Abdoollally Ebrahim & Co. 20 Canton Library.

21 G. L. Agabeg. 22 Gifford & Co.

23 A. Wilkinson & Co.

24 Samuel Mackenzie.

25 Holliday, Wise & Co.

26 Reiss & Co.

27 D. W. Mackenzie & C.

28 Agra & U. S. Bank of India.

29 Solomon Ebrahim.

30 Li-sien-s?ng.

31 Bateson Butt & Co.

32 Moul & Co.

34 Nowrojee & Co.

35 Muncherjee Pestonjee etna.

36 Commercial Bank of I.dia. 37 Henry Rutter.

38 Chalmers & Co. 39 Dr. Dickson.

41 Dr. Hobson.

　　　42 The Wesleyan Missionries. 44 The 'anton Rooms. 45 Church Society.

46 Queen's Factory Gardes. 47 Public Gardens. 48 Murray & Co.

49 Oriental Bank Corpora1on. 50 John Scarth.

　　　51 Framjee Nowrojee. 52 S. P. Johannes.

53 J. Trubshaw.

55 S. A. Seth. 56 W. W. Dale. 57 The Post Office. 58 John Coleman.

59 A. J. Campbell.

60 G. Marshall.

61 Gibb, Livingston & Co.

62 Adam Scott.

63 Jamasjee Pestonjee.

64 R. Ruttonjee & Co.

65 Lindsay & Co. 67 H. B. Lemann.

68 Canton Billiard Club.

69 John Silverlock. 70 John Darling.

71 G. Urmson.

72 Canton Fire Brigade.

73 Russell & Co., for Eng. Constituents. 74 Dent & Co.

74a Dent & Co.

75 R. H. Chambers.

76 W. M. Norton.

77 O. Cleverly.

78 Lyall, Still & Co.

79 F. B. & B. D. Metta & Co.

80 R. S. R. Fussell.

81 A. Roger.

82 F. Ede.

83 John Cardo.

84 B. C. Bhabba.

85 M. Fischer.

86 G. de St. Croix.

89 Amerally Abdoollally. 90 Jardine, Matheson & Co. 90a Jardine, Matheson & Co.

91 Habibbhoy Ebrahim Sons & Co.

92 Fletcher & Co.

93 Gilman & Co. 94 W. Allanson:

95 D. W. Bottlewallah. 96 Ahmed Hadjee Esaac.

98 Hadjee Abdoola Nathan. 99 A. Fincham.

100 D. Sassoon Sons & Co. 102 Allarakia Adam. 103 William Dent. 104 B. Kenny. 105 Turner & Co.

D. B. ROBERTSON,

H. B. M.'s Consul for Canton.

108 Canton Bowling Alley. 109 D. Poonjabhoy.

110 Richard Deacon.

111 Cassumbhoy Nathabhoy.

112 C. S. Lungrana.

114 Rev. J. H. Gray, M. A.

115 F. B. Johnson.

116 A. J. How.

117 H. D. Margesson. 119 T. C. Piccope. 121 R. H. Baldwin. 122 T. K. Ashton. 123 A. L. Agabeg. 124 R. D. Park. 125 D. J. Barradas. 126 W. Walkinshaw. 127 E. A. Still.

128 Francis Porter.

129 Hadjee Mohomed & M. M. Hossein. 130 Antonio Xavier.

131 John Butt. 132 Henry Davis. 133 Thomas Smith. 134 J. C. Couper.

135 Gow & Co.

136 A. W. Grosvenor.

137 George Brice.

139 Alladinbhoy Habibbhoy.

140 R. Jardine.

141 T. L. Larkin.

142 E. Whittall.

143 G. V. W. Fisher.

144 J. Whillall.

145 Mrs. Couper.

139a Seamen's Bethel.

11a MacGregor & Co. 85a M. Fischer.

39a Dr. Dickson.

104a Dr. Kenny.

77a O. Cleverly.

146 Herman Schaffer.

147 J. des Vander Hoevan.

148 J. A. Tinaway.

33 Y. J. Murrow.

120 Steamer Queen.

154 Owners of cargo of ditto.

155 Mrs. Cleverly.

156 Mrs. Couper.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND JANUARY, 1864.

Form of receipt with reference to Factory Property other claimants to give special reeipis information regarding which can be obtained on personal application at this Consulte.

I (or we) hereby acknowledge to have received from D. B. Robertson, Esquire, H. B. M.'s Consul at Canton Certificate No.

for the sum of $

payable at sight by the Officer in charge of the Treasury chest in the amount the Colony of Hongkong being the interest at the rate of 4 per cent per annum on $ contained in the 1st Certificate No.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　granted for Indemnity for losses at Canton by Her Majesty's Minister at Peking from the 15th day of December, 1856 to the date thereof viz. the 22nd October 1861 and on $ the amount contained in the 2nd Certificate No.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　payable 12 months after said date or from the 15th December, 1856, to the 22nd October, 1862: And I (or we) have hereby accepted the same as a settlement in full of my (or our) claim for losses incurred by me (or us) through the destruction of the Foreign Factories at Canton on the 14th day of December, 1856, and I (or we) hereby relinquish all further claims on Her Majesty's Government in respect thereof.

WEATHER TABLE FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1863.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.,

December 26,

30.40

30.38

30.34

27,

30.43

30.41

28,

30.40

30.37

29,

30.36

30,

30.36

30.35

30.39

31,

30.26

30.20

30.00

1864, January 1,

30.00

29.95

No. 9.-List of DEAD LETTERS which have been returned from the General Post Office in London and other places for the various reasons assigned upon them, addressed as undermentioned, the uriters of which can obtain them on application.

Anderson, R. D., 33 Pine Street, New York,

Hart, Hyman E., No. 171, Delency, New York,..

Burton, G. W., Murfresboro, Tenessee, U. S. A.,

Hubert, Monsieur, Orne,

Burcanel, Exma. Sura. D. Henriqueta de Baso, Sevilla,

Buiglei, P. T., Paris,

Johnston, H. M., 30 Newton Road, Westbourne Grove, Bayswater,

London,

Cothell, Mrs. M. L., care of N. Chapman East, Bostan, Mass., U.S. A., 1 Dugas, Monsieur, Lyon,..

Lindford, Arch Street, Philadelphia,.

Dowling, Miss, St. Helias, Jersey,...........

Morrison, Roderick, ship Glenclune of London, Amoy, Morgan, Jas., 118 upper Luson St., Dublin,

De Renzy, care of Mrs. Davis, 6 Westbourne St., Everton, Liverpool,... 1 Drysdall, Mrs. A., 320 Great Homer St., Liverpool,

Moss, Mrs., 5 Little Rutland Street, Bedford Square, Stepney, London, 1 Pitt, Mrs. William, 21 Promenade des Anglais, Nice, La France,..

Emanuelen, Sr. Don Teodoro Ottomar, Melbourne,..

Pattison, Frederick, New Broad Street, London,..

Ellissen, William, care of Mr. Green, 8 Grafton Terrace, Kentist Town,

Loudon,

Poulter, 101 Regent Street, Westminster, London,..

Ryaall, E. C., H. M. 86th Regt., Cathan, England,

Elles & Brunt, Katherine St., Liverpool,

Stephenson, Mrs. M. A., 51 St. Thomas St., Portsmouth,.

Fazean, A., Bordeaux, France,

Staten, Mrs. Emma, Gate of Maine, U. 3. A.,...

Fanbaime, John, care of W. Walker & Co, Collins St., West, Melbourne, 1 Forsyth, A., care of R. D. Gracy, New Orleans,

Fandell, Miss Fanny, General Post Office, London,..

Smith, Mrs. J., No. 18 St. James Terrace, Madwell, London, Sincler, Mr. Peter, No. 24 Precedance St., St, Heliers, Jersey, Schaeffer, F. A., Nicolapfsky,

Hardie, Mrs. James, Kervintraught St., Glasgow,

Hall, Mr. J. W., 46 New Market, Dublin, Ireland,

Winchell, Mrs. E. E., Maltford County, Conn, U. S. A., Young, Mrs. Elizabeth, General Post Ofice, Liverpool,..

Hicks, Miss Anne, No. 7, Maguire St., Vandhall Road, Liverpool,

F. W. MITCHELL,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 29th December, 1863.

Postmaster General,

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND JANUARY, 1864.

Form of receipt with reference to Factory Property other claimants to give special reeipis information regarding which can be obtained on personal application at this Consulte.

I (or we) hereby acknowledge to have received from D. B. Robertson, Esquire, H. B. M.'s Consul at Canton Certificate No.

for the sum of $

payable at sight by the Officer in charge of the Treasury chest in the amount the Colony of Hongkong being the interest at the rate of 4 per cent per annum on $ contained in the 1st Certificate No.

WEATHER TABLE FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1863.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.,

December 26,

30.40

30.38

30.34

27,

30.43

30.41

28,

30.40

30.37

29,

30.36

30,

30.36

30.35

30.39

31,

30.26

30.20

30.00

1864, January 1,

30.00

29.95

Anderson, R. D., 33 Pine Street, New York,

Hart, Hyman E., No. 171, Delency, New York,..

Burton, G. W., Murfresboro, Tenessee, U. S. A.,

Hubert, Monsieur, Orne,

Burcanel, Exma. Sura. D. Henriqueta de Baso, Sevilla,

Buiglei, P. T., Paris,

Johnston, H. M., 30 Newton Road, Westbourne Grove, Bayswater,

London,

Cothell, Mrs. M. L., care of N. Chapman East, Bostan, Mass., U.S. A., 1 Dugas, Monsieur, Lyon,..

Lindford, Arch Street, Philadelphia,.

Dowling, Miss, St. Helias, Jersey,...........

Morrison, Roderick, ship Glenclune of London, Amoy, Morgan, Jas., 118 upper Luson St., Dublin,

De Renzy, care of Mrs. Davis, 6 Westbourne St., Everton, Liverpool,... 1 Drysdall, Mrs. A., 320 Great Homer St., Liverpool,

Moss, Mrs., 5 Little Rutland Street, Bedford Square, Stepney, London, 1 Pitt, Mrs. William, 21 Promenade des Anglais, Nice, La France,..

Emanuelen, Sr. Don Teodoro Ottomar, Melbourne,..

Pattison, Frederick, New Broad Street, London,..

Ellissen, William, care of Mr. Green, 8 Grafton Terrace, Kentist Town,

Loudon,

Poulter, 101 Regent Street, Westminster, London,..

Ryaall, E. C., H. M. 86th Regt., Cathan, England,

Elles & Brunt, Katherine St., Liverpool,

Stephenson, Mrs. M. A., 51 St. Thomas St., Portsmouth,.

Fazean, A., Bordeaux, France,

Staten, Mrs. Emma, Gate of Maine, U. 3. A.,...

Fanbaime, John, care of W. Walker & Co, Collins St., West, Melbourne, 1 Forsyth, A., care of R. D. Gracy, New Orleans,

Fandell, Miss Fanny, General Post Office, London,..

Smith, Mrs. J., No. 18 St. James Terrace, Madwell, London, Sincler, Mr. Peter, No. 24 Precedance St., St, Heliers, Jersey, Schaeffer, F. A., Nicolapfsky,

Hardie, Mrs. James, Kervintraught St., Glasgow,

Hall, Mr. J. W., 46 New Market, Dublin, Ireland,

Winchell, Mrs. E. E., Maltford County, Conn, U. S. A., Young, Mrs. Elizabeth, General Post Ofice, Liverpool,..

Hicks, Miss Anne, No. 7, Maguire St., Vandhall Road, Liverpool,

F. W. MITCHELL,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 29th December, 1863.

Postmaster General,

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND JANUARY, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

AND ORIENTAL STEAM

THE PENINSULAR COMPANY'S Steam-ship,

66 CHINA," Captain CURLING, with Her Ma- jesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 15th January, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th January, SPECIE until 9 A.M. on the 15th January; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 13th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages

are required.

　** A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 2nd January, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. CUR- SETJEE NOSSERWANJEE CAMAJEE, Mr. PESTONJEE NOWROJEE POCHAJEE, Mr. Do- RABJEE NOSSERWANJEE CAMAJEE, and Mr. RUSTOMJEE FRAMJEE in the Firm of the un- dersigned, ceased from the 12th November, 1863.

P. & D. N. CAMAJEE & Co. Hongkong, 31st December, 1863.

WIT

ITH reference to the above, notice is here- by given that Messrs. ARDASIR CUR- SETJEE CAMAJEE, POCHAJEE PESTONJEE POCHAJEE, BYRAMJEE FRAMJEE METAH,

NOWROJEE DORABJEE GAE, and MUNCHER- JEE NOSSERWANJEE POCHAJEE, are admitted Partners in our Firm, and that the business hitherto conducted by us will be carried on from the 1st January, 1864, under the name and style of Messrs. P. & A. C. CAMAJEE & Co. in China.

P. & D. N. CAMAJEE & Co. Hongkong, 31st December, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

Tunde oftheir business, ad Verhuished d undersigned have this day established a

Commission Agents, at this Port under the management of Mr. WILLIAM ADAMSON.

THE BORNEO COMPANY LIMITED Hongkong, 1st August, 1863.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility in our firm of the late Mr. ANDREW BRAND ceased on the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 21st November, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Founderage Canton been

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

HE business of the undersigned will from

Tandasier this date be carried on under the Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DCS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

MANCHESTER FIRE

ASSURANCE

COMPANY OF MANCHESTER AND LONDON.

CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING.

THE Directors have the pleasure to announce

The appointment of Messrs. HOLLIDAY,

WISE & Co. as Agents for this Company at Hongkong, Shanghae, Canton, Hankow and Foochow; who are prepared to grant Insurance at current rates, and of whom all needful infor- mation may be obtained.

By order of the Board,

JAS. B. NORTHCOTT, Secretary.

FOR SALE.

ANGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR for 1864,

and complete tables of Rates of Postage, printed on card board at $1 per copy.

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 26th December, 1863.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

NOTICE.

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Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 2.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

VOL. XI.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 13 OF 1863.

TUESDAY, 22ND DECEMBER, 1863.

PRESENT:

His Excellency the ACTING GOVERNOR and all the Members, except Mr. PERCEVAL, absent at Canton. The Council met to-day by special Summons.

The Minutes of the Council held on the 16th November, were read and approved.

The Acting Chief Justice stated that the Report of the Select Committee on the Bankruptcy Bill

would be ready for presentation at an early Meeting.

The "Merchandise Marks Bill" was read a second time, and the Council went into Committee upon.

the said Bill.

Sections 1, 2 and 3 were agreed to.

Section 4 amended and agreed to.

Section 5 agreed to.

Section 6 amended and agreed to.

Section 7 agreed to.

Section 8 amended and agreed to.

Sections 9 to 13 inclusive, agreed to.

Section 14 amended and agreed to.

Section 15 agreed to.

Section 16 reframed, and agreed to.

Sections 17 and 18 agreed to.

Sections 19 and 20 amended and agreed to.

Sections 21 to 26 inclusive, agreed to.

Preamble amended and agreed to.

Title amended and agreed to.

The Council having adopted the amendments made in Committee, the ACTING GOVERNOR put the Question,--That this Bill as amended do pass, and that the Title be-"An Ordinance to prevent the fraudulent marking of Merchandise.

Question put and carried, the Ordinance being numbered "No. 8 of 1863."

His Excellency read to the Council certain Despatches from His Grace the DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, with Enclosures being Copies of a Correspondence which had passed between SIR HERCULES ROBINSON, His Grace's Department, and the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury, respecting the establish- ment of a Mint at Hongkong for the coinage of British Dollars.

Despatch No. 160 of the 25th August, 1863, being an answer from the ACTING GOVERNOR

to these Despatches, was next communicated to the Council.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

And as a matter connected with the subject of the foregoing Papers, His Excellency read in continuation His Grace's Despatch No. 115 of 15th September last, announcing that the sum of ?20,000 per annum for five years commencing from 1st January, 1865, would be charged upon the Revenues of this Colony in aid of the Military Expenditure upon it- together with his acknowledgment of the same, made in Despatch No. 199 of the 10th ultimo. His Excellency then stated that he had since submitted to His Grace various observations respecting the contemplated contribution, and mentioned that, as shown in His Grace's Despatch, SIR HERCULES ROBINSON had also made a representation on the subject.

He had delayed this matter in the expectation of SIR HERCULES ROBINSON's return, but understanding that it was desirable to lose no further time, he now brought forward these two subjects, in order that they might be fully considered by the Council and the Public.

His Excellency then moved the first reading of a Bill, entitled "An Ordinance for establishing

a Mint in the Colony of Hongkong."

Question put and carried.

Bill read a first time, and ordered to be printed.

The Council adjourned sine die.

Read and approved, this 4th Day of January, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Acting Governor.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bills read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held on the 4th Instant, are published for general information.

By Order,

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 7th January, 1864.

Title.

Preamble.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. of 1864.

By His Excellency WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esquire, Acting Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice- Admiral of the same, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.

An Ordinance to provide under the new currency of this Colony for conversion of British Currency into Dollars in all payments by or to the Government.

[

January, 1864.]

Whereas Her Majesty has been pleased to issue a Proclamation dated the 9th day of January, 1863, and published in the Hongkong Government Gazette of the 2nd day of May, 1863, whereby it was declared that from and after a day to be fixed by the Governor or Officer administering the Government of Hongkong a certain Proclamation by Her Majesty published at Hongkong on the 1st day of May, 1845, and so much of certain other Proclamations published at Hongkong on the 27th day of April, 1853, and the 9th day of July, 1857, respectively as had effect and were in force in the said Island of Hongkong should be revoked and annulled and that from and after the same date the Dollar of Mexico or other Silver Dollar of equivalent value as might from time to time be authorized by the Governor or Officer administering the Government of Hongkong should be the only legal tender of payment (except as therein directed and hereinafter recited) within the said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies: And that such Silver Coins as might be issued from Her Majesty's Mint representing some multiple of the Cent or one hundredth part of the said Dollar should be legal tender of payment for any sum not exceeding Two Dollars and that such Copper or Bronze Coins as might be issued from Her Majesty's Mint representing the Cent or one hundredth part or the Mil or Cash representing one thousandth part of the said Dollar should be

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

His Excellency then moved the first reading of a Bill, entitled "An Ordinance for establishing

a Mint in the Colony of Hongkong."

Question put and carried.

Bill read a first time, and ordered to be printed.

The Council adjourned sine die.

Read and approved, this 4th Day of January, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Acting Governor.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bills read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held on the 4th Instant, are published for general information.

By Order,

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 7th January, 1864.

Title.

Preamble.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to provide under the new currency of this Colony for conversion of British Currency into Dollars in all payments by or to the Government.

[

January, 1864.]

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

His Excellency then moved the first reading of a Bill, entitled "An Ordinance for establishing

a Mint in the Colony of Hongkong."

Question put and carried.

Bill read a first time, and ordered to be printed.

The Council adjourned sine die.

Read and approved, this 4th Day of January, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Acting Governor.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bills read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held on the 4th Instant, are published for general information.

By Order,

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 7th January, 1864.

Title.

Preamble.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to provide under the new currency of this Colony for conversion of British Currency into Dollars in all payments by or to the Government.

[

January, 1864.]

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TM? JANUARY, 1863.

legal tender of payment for any sum not exceeding One Dollar: And that the Silver and Copper Coins to be issued from Her Majesty's Mint as aforesaid should be prepared as follows:

The Silver pieces of money should be prepared of Silver containing twenty per cent of alloy. Every such piece should have for the obverse impression Her Majesty's Effigy crowned with the Inscription "Victoria Queen" and for the reverse impression an inscription indicating the value of the piece in cents of a Dollar with the words Hongkong" and the date and the year, and the same inscription repeated in Chinese Characters;

A Copper piece representing one hundredth part of a Dollar should have for the obverse impression Her Majesty's Effigy crowned with the Inscription "Victoria Queen," and for the reverse impression the Inscription "One Cent-Hongkong" with the date of the year, and the same inscription repeated in Chinese Characters;

Another Copper piece representing one thousandth part of a Dollar should be perforated in the centre and have for the obverse impression the Inscription "V.R." surmounted by a Crown with "Hongkong-One Mil" and the date of the year, and for the reverse impression the Inscription "Hongkong-One Cash or One Mil," represented in Chinese Characters:

And whereas no day has been fixed by Proclamation by His Excellency the Acting Governor as the day for the purposes in Her Majesty's said Proclamation named to take effect but such day will be named as soon as conveniently may be: Now be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Acting Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:

After date to be no-

where payments to or

I. From and after the day to be fixed by His Excellency the Acting Governor under the power by Her said Majesty's Proclamation vested in him whenever British tified by Proclamation Sterling has been or shall have been or shall be specified in any Ordinance of this by Government are by Colony whether as payments to be made to or by the Government of this Colony, such Ordinance payable in payments shall be made in Dollars and in such multiples of the Cent and Mil or Cash to be in Dollars, &c., and in Cents and Mills or Cash as shall be so issued from Her Majesty's Mint as afore- at 4s. 2d. said only at the rate of Four Shillings and Two Pence to each Dollar.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORIE REGIN.E.

No. OF 1864.

An Ordinance to prevent the defacing of the current Coin of this Colony.

[ January, 1864.]

Whereas a practice has existed in this Colony of defacing the current Coin of this Colony by stamping the same and by impressing thereon the names of firms, chops, or other marks and bending the same, and it is expedient to make provision for preventing the Coin from being so defaced and bent: Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Acting Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:

British Sterling same

Title.

Preamble.

current Coins guilty of misdemeanor.

　　　I. If any person shall deface any of the current Silver or Copper Coin of this Persons defacing Colony by stamping thereon any names or words or any mark whatsoever whether such Coins shall or shall not be thereby diminished or lightened or shall use any machine or instrument for the purpose of bending the same, every such offender shall be guilty of a misden.eanour and being convited thereof shall be liable to fine or imprisonment or fine and imprisonment at the discretion of the Court.

II. From and after the

day of

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　186 no tender of payment Date from which in money made in any Silver or Copper Coin so defaced or stamped as aforesaid shall defaced Coins shall be allowed to be a legal tender; and if any person shall tender, utter, or put off any Tender.

cease to be a legal

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

Coin so defaced, stamped, or bent as aforesaid, he shall, on summary conviction thereof before two Justices, be liable to forfeit and pay any sum not exceeding Ten Dollars: Provided always that it shall not be lawful for any person to proceed for any such penalty as last aforesaid without the consent of Her Majesty's Attorney General.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　The Correspondence on the subject of the Establishment of a Mint in this Colony is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1864.

Hongkong-Confidential.

DOWNING STREET, 19th April, 1863.

SIR,-I transmit to you for your information copies of a Correspondence which has passed between Sir Hercules Robinson, this Department, and the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury respecting the establishment of a Mint at Hongkong for the Coinage of British Dollars.-I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient Servant,

The Officer administering the Government of Hongkong.

(Copy.)

Sir Hercules Robinson to the Duke of Newcastle.

NEWCASTLE,

BLETCHINGTON PARK, OXFORD, 20th March, 1863.

MY LORD DUKE,-The questions which have been for some time under the consideration of Her Majesty's Government with reference to the currency of Hongkong having now been finally disposed of, I desire to bring under your Grace's notice a proposal for the establishment of a Mint at Hongkong for the Coinage of British Dollars-not only for use in the Colony, but to meet the requirements of the vast foreign trade of China and Japan.

　　　　A similar proposal was made by my Prodecessor, Sir John Bowring, some years ago, but it was not favorably received at that time by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, chiefly, I believe, on the ground that the Mercantile advocates for the plan were confined to Traders at Shanghai who had from dissension among themselves prevented the introduction of Mexican Dollars into that place; and whose obvious interest it was to advocate any scheme which if it succeeded would relieve them from difficulty and if it failed would cost them nothing. Besides this, it would have been premature at that time to have coined Dollars while British Money remained under the terms of Her Majesty's Proclamation the Standard of value in Hongkong.

　　　　All this, however, is now changed. Mexican Dollars pass current in large quantities even in Shanghae, and have been declared, by Royal Proclamation the only legal tender of payment in Hongkong and its Dependencies. But the supply of these Coins appears so insufficient, in consequence of the new demand for Japan, and for the purpose of making payments for Silk in the Valley of the Yang-tze-formerly settled for in Sycee that undefaced Mexican Dollars have for some time borne a high premium. When I left Hongkong in July last, what are called there "Clean Dollars" bore a premium of 7 per cent above their intrinsic value as compared with the price of Bar and Sycee Silver. Since then I understand these Coins lately reached a premium of nearly 12 per cent; and I observe they are quoted in the London market in last month's "Price List" at a premium of about 11 per cent-Mexican Dollars being 5/5 per oz., and Bar Silver 5/13 and though they have recently fallen to 5/33 per oz., Bar Silver has also fallen to 5/1 leaving a premium on the Mexican Dollar of 8 per cent. like these in the value of the medium of Exchange in China and Japan must tend to embarrass the operations of commerce.

Fluctuations I propose therefore that a free Mint should be established in Hongkong, at the expense of the Colony for the Coinage of Silver Bullion into Dollars; and that a Mint charge or seignorage should be levied sufficient to cover the cost of coinage.

I believe that such a measure is now urgently called for and that a British Dollar bearing Her Majesty's effigy and coined in Hongkong would become in a very short time the standard measure of value and instrument of commerce not only in Hong- kong where it would be so by law, but throughout all the open Ports in China and Japan. No doubt the measure would be in a great degree experimental, and it is not easy to foresee the caprices of Chinese prejudice, but I propose that the cost of the experiment should fall on the Colony of Hongkong, and when it is stated that the British share of the foreign trade of China and Japan is estimated at Thirty-five Millions Sterling, and that this vast traffic is carried on chiefly by means of a currency coined at the opposite side of the globe, the supply of which is so uncertain and insufficient that it bears a premium (so long as it continues undefaced) varying from 5 to 12 per cent, nothing further I am sure need be added to prove the propriety of Her Majesty's Government attempting at all events to find some remedy for a state of things which tends so to surround all tradal operations with needless uncertainty and to obstruct the extension of commerce.

　　　　The loss also to the Imperial Government at present is very considerable, as the Naval, Military, Diplomatic and Consular Services in China and Japan have to be paid in Dollars, raised at a heavy premium either in Hongkong or London, whereas they might be coined probably for a seignorage of one-and-a-half per cent.

This subject has already engaged the attention of the Hongkong Chamber of Commerce; as will be seen from the following extract from a letter which I received from that Body, and which formed enclosure No. 3 in my despatch to your Grace of the 26th of May last.

"We hope the measures of currency reform which are now contemplated may eventually bring on the larger and more "important question of providing a constant supply of one uniform and undefaced Dollar, which shall be established as the "standard of value in this place, and serve to supersede the present system of payments by weight in mixed and defaced Silver. "The attention of the Chamber will continue to be directed to this interesting subject, and at some future period they may "solicit your Excellency's co-operation in devising practical measures to supply this great desideratum.”*

　　　　If Her Majesty's Government should approve of the present proposal for the establishment of a Mint at Hongkong for the Coinage of British Dollars, many questions of detail will then have to be determined, which, however, I need not discuss in this despatch-such as the weight and purity of the New Dollar and the regulations under which the Mint should be established. I have, &c.,

His Grace THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, K.G.,

(Signed)

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

&c.,

&c..

&c.

See

page

20 of Printed Correspondence on Currency of Hongkong.

Proviso.

No. 3.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　The Correspondence on the subject of the Establishment of a Mint in this Colony is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1864.

Hongkong-Confidential.

DOWNING STREET, 19th April, 1863.

The Officer administering the Government of Hongkong.

(Copy.)

Sir Hercules Robinson to the Duke of Newcastle.

NEWCASTLE,

BLETCHINGTON PARK, OXFORD, 20th March, 1863.

His Grace THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, K.G.,

(Signed)

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

&c.,

&c..

&c.

See

page

20 of Printed Correspondence on Currency of Hongkong.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

Sir F. Rogers to Mr. Hamilton.

DOWNING STREET, 30th March, 1863. SIR,-I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to annex for the consideration of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury a copy of a letter received from Sir H. Robinson, Governor of Hongkong, proposing the establishment of a Mint at Hongkong for the Coinage of British Dollars.

2. This question being one within their Lordships peculiar cognizance His Grace will only observe that the care and ability which Sir H. Robinson has brought to the consideration of the currency question gives considerable weight to his opinion on the present subject. If their Lordships desire any further enquiry to be made into the subject in the Colony, His Grace will be ready to send out the necessary instructions.-I am, &c.,

(Signed) F. ROGERS.

G. A. HAMILTON, ESQ.,

&c., &c., &c.

Sir F. Rogers to Sir H. Robinson.

(Copy.)

DOWNING STREET, 30th March, 1863. SIR, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to acknowledge your letter dated the 20th instant, proposing the establishment of a Mint at Hongkong for the coinage of British Dollars, and I am directed to inform you that your letter has been referred for the consideration of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury,-I am, &c.,

SIR H. ROBINSON, Bletchington Park, Oxford.

Sir F. Rogers to Sir H. Robinson.

(Signed) F. ROGERS.

DOWNING STREET, 18th April, 1863.

SIR, With reference to your letter dated the 20th ultimo, proposing the establishment of a Mint at Hongkong for the coinage of British Dollars, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to annex a copy of a letter from the Board of Treasury dated the 10th instant expressing concurrence in your views, and I am directed to request in accordance with the suggestions made by the Lords Commissioners in the same letter, that you will submit to this Department after conferring with the Master of the Mint the details of the measures which you would recommend, together with the heads of a local ordinance, so far as you can suggest them for carrying your proposal into effect.-I am, &c.,

SIR H. ROBINSON.

Mr. Brand to Sir F. Rogers.

(Signed) F. ROGERS.

TREASURY CHAMBERS, 10th April, 1863.

SIR, With reference to your letter of the 30th ultimo, enclosing copy of a letter from Sir H. Robinson, Governor of Hongkong, proposing the establishment of a Mint at Hongkong for the coinage of British Dollars, I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you, for the information of the Duke of Newcastle, that my Lords concur with His Grace in opinion that the care and ability which Sir Hercules Robinson has brought to the consideration of the currency question give considerable weight to his opinion on the present subject and regarding his proposition for the establishment of a Mint at Hongkong, as the revival under new and more favorable circumstances of a similar one which was made a few years ago by his predecessor Sir John Rowring, my Lords are not inclined to interpose the delay of a further reference to the Colony, before adopting a measure which if successful, will in their opinion tend to complete the measures which originated with this Board for putting the currency of Hongkong on a satisfactory footing, and may also, it may be hoped, greatly facilitate the operations of British Trade throughout China and in Japan. My Lords are of opinion that the proposed Mint should be established at Hongkong by local enactment to be approved by the Queen, and that it should be placed under the control and supervision of the Master of the Mint, with a view to the assay and verification of the coins to be issued from it.

　　　Their Lordships suggest that Sir H. Robinson should be invited to submit in detail the measures which he would propose for carrying into effect this important object, and they will instruct the Master of the Mint to give him every assistance in his power in maturing the necessary arrangements.-I am, &c.,

SIR F. ROGERS, BART.

Hongkong-No. 88.

(Signed) H. BRAND.

DOWNING STREET, 8th July, 1863.

SIR, With reference to my Despatch of the 19th April, marked Confidential, I transmit copy of further correspondence, as noted in the margin,* respecting the establishment of a Mint at Hongkong.

You will find annexed to Sir Hercules Robinson's letter of the 30th May, the draft of an ordinance which by my desire he has prepared as necessary for establishing the Mint.

　　　The Lords Commissioners of the Treasury have signified their approval of this Draft, and of the proposed appointments of Superintending Officers, and of the Salaries to be assigned to them as recommended by Sir H. Robinson.

I have authorized Sir H. Robinson to place himself in communication with the Master of the Mint, with reference to the immediate selection of a Gentleman for the appointment of Master of the Mint, in order that they may superintend and proceed with the arrangements that will have to be completed in England.

　　　I have to instruct you to submit to the Legislative Council the whole of this correspondence, for their consideration, and with a view to the passing of an ordinance in accordance with the Draft now forwarded.

　　　You will of course understand that the passing of this ordinance is only a preliminary step towards the establishment of the Mint, and that you are not required to move further in the matter until you receive instructions on the subject from myself. I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient humble servant,

The Officer administering the Government of Hongkong.

(Copy.)

Sir Hercules Robinson to Sir Frederic Rogers.

NEWCASTLE.

LONDON, 30th May, 1863.

　　　SIR,-In compliance with the instructions contained in your letter of the 18th ultimo I submit herewith a draft of an ordinance for establishing a Mint in Hongkong.

* Sir H. Robinson, 30th May, 1863.

To Treasury, 6th June, Treasury,

23rd

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

I have settled this draft in communication with the Master of the Mint as directed by the Secretary of State.

Mexican Dollars-now the only legal tender in Hongkong-are quoted at present in London at 5/6 per oz., while Bar Silver is but 5/11. At this price Mexican Dollars are at a premium of about 13 per cent-beyond their intrinsic value, even in this country, and they bear a still higher premium in China; and the heavy loss which, in consequence of the scarcity of this coin, falls not only on all engaged in the foreign trade of China, but also on the Imperial Exchequer renders it very desirable to press forward the project of a Mint at Hongkong with the utmost despatch.

　　　I recommend therefore that this draft ordinance with a copy of the correspondence which has passed on the subject be forwarded by the next Mail to the Officer administering the Government of the Colony to be laid before the Legislative Council.

　　　I would advise also in view of the heavy loss which is at present falling on the Imperial Exchequer, a loss which I roughly estimate at the rate of between ?30,000 and ?40,000 per annum, that a Master be appointed at once without waiting for the return of the Ordinance to this country, and also that the arrangements which must be made here, such as determining the standard and ordering the machinery and dies should be proceeded with without delay.

　　　The Master of the Royal Mint is of opinion that the appointment of a Master is the first step necessary, as he considers that the arrangements before referred to should be carried out under the immediate superintendence of the Master; and he is further of opinion that these arrangements will take about six months to complete.

　　　The number of subordinate Officers and servants that may be required, in addition to the five chiefs named in the Ordinance, cannot be determined at present, and the cost of the Machinery and Plant can only be ascertained by calling for tenders from the principal Manufacturers in this country.-I have, &c.,

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

SIR FREDERIC ROGERS, BART.

&c.,

Be it enacted:

&c., &c.

(Signed)

Draft Ordinance-Hongkong Mint.

　　　1. That a Mint be established in Hongkong on such site as the Governor or Officer administering the Government of the Colony for the time being may approve; that a chief Officer thereof shall be appointed under the title of Master, who shall be empowered to coin Silver Coin of such Weight and fineness and of such designs as may from time to time be approved by Her Majesty, from dies to be furnished by the Master of the Royal Mint under such Regulations as may be prescribed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury.

　　　2. That it may be lawful for the Governor or Officer administering the Government of the Colony for the time being, to frame regulations under which the Mint shall receive Silver Bullion and coin the same; and to authorize the retention (without reference to any charge which may be imposed for the expense of refining such Bullion) of such proportion thereof, or of the Coin struck therefrom, by way of a Mint charge or seignorage, as shall be sufficient to defray the expenses attending the coinage; and to alter or amend such regulations from time to time as may be found necessary.

3. That the Master be empowered subject to the approval of the Governor or Officer administering the Government of the Colony for the time being, to enter into such contracts and to establish such regulations for the orderly and convenient per- formance of the duties of the Mint as may be found necessary.

4. That four other principal Officers of the Mint shall be appointed.

1st. The Superintendent of the Bullion Office, who shall be responsible to the Master for the receipt of Bullion and the delivery of Coin by the Mint, the safe custody of the same while in charge of his department, the faithful conduct and accurate record of all transactions with the public and with the assaying, melting and coining Departments of the Mint, including the Store, Cash, Bullion, and other account, for the proper registering and safe custody of documents, and for the faithful and zealous discharge of any other duties which the Master may direct him to perform.

2nd. The Assayer who will be responsible to the Master for the correct assay of all Bullion brought to the Mint to be assayed or coined, for the correct assay of the Bars cast for rolling and of the Coin struck at the Mint, for the records thereof being kept with care and precision, and for the faithful and zealous discharge of any other duties which the Master may direct him to perform.

3rd. The Superintendent of the coining Department, and Machinery, who will be responsible to the Master for the Bullion delivered into his charge by the Superintendent of the Bullion Office, for its conversion into Coin of the legal weight, properly stamped with the authorized dies, for the safe custody and legitimate use of the dies, for the operations of his department being properly and economically conducted, for the records thereof being kept with care and precision and for the faithful and zealous discharge of any other duties which the Master or his representative may direct him to perform.

4th. The Superintendent of the Melting Department, who will be responsible to the Master for the skilful and econo- mical direction of the operations of melting and refining, for the records thereof being kept with care and precision, and for the faithful and zealous discharge of any other duties which the Master or his representative may direct him to perform. 5th. That all such other Officers and servants of the Mint as may be necessary shall be appointed from time to time by the Governor or Officer administering the Government, subject to the approval and confirmation of the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

6th. That the Master shall faithfully and without unnecessary delay after the expiration of each quarter prepare and forward to the Governor the following returns:-

Weight of Silver Bullion received from the public by the Bullion Office;

Weight melted previous to assay;

Weight assayed and valued, and value thereof;

Weight refined;

Weight and value of uncoined Bullion re-issued, and amount charged for melting, assaying and refining; Weight of each description of Coin produced;

Weight of each description of Coin delivered to the public, and the amount, if any, charged for coining; Copy of the reports of the assay of Coin;

Number and description of dies received or completed during the quarter, of dies worn out, of dies effectually defaced, and of serviceable dies in hand.

A return, shewing the waste during the quarter, distinguishing the waste arising in melting, in refining, in coining, and in assaying.

And he shall forward any other returns which the Governor or Officer administering the Government of the Colony may require.

　　　　7th. That with a view to ensure the careful observance of the standard in the Coin the Governor or Officer administering the Government of the Colony shall cause to be taken at uncertain times during each quarter from amongst the Coins issued at the Mint to the public without preference in the selection, specimen pieces, and that such specimens shall be forwarded from time to time to the Master of the Royal Mint in London, for such examination as the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury may direct.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

8th. That the Governor or Officer administering the Government of the Colony shall direct a Board of Government Officers not less than three in number, to assemble at the Mint at the expiration of each quarter for the inspection of the store of Bullion and Coin in the Mint, and report on the same to him, stating the exact amounts of the balance of each description verified by them.

9th. That the salaries specified as under shall be added to the Civil List—

The Master of the Mint per annum.- -$6,720. ?1,400.

The Superintendent of the Bullion Office.-$3,840. ?800.

The Assayer.-$3,840. ?800.

The Superintendent of the Coining Department.-$3,840. ?800.

The Superintendent of the Melting Department.-$3,840. ?800.

10th. That such other Officers and Servants of the Mint as may be appointed shall be paid such Salaries as may be fixed by the Governor with the approval of the Secretary of State, and that such Salaries shall be borne on the annual estimates.

(Copy.)

From Sir Frederick Rogers to Mr. Hamilton.

DOWNING STREET, 6th June, 1863.

SIR, I am directed by the Duke of Newcastle to transmit to you for the consideration of the Lords Commissioners of the Treasury the Draft of an Ordinance for establishing a Mint in Hongkong, which has been drawn up by Sir Hercules Robinson after communication with the Master of the Imperial Mint.

I am also to annex a copy of the letter submitting the Ordinance to the Duke of Newcastle, and I am to state that his Grace would wish to be informed whether their Lordships approve of the appointments which Sir H. Robinson proposes to make, as well as of the Salaries which he recommends should be assigned to the several Officers.—I am, &c.,

(Signed) F. ROGERS.

G. A. HAMILTON, ESQ., &c., &c., &c.

The Right Hon'ble F. Peel, M. P., to Sir F. Rogers.

(Copy.)

TREASURY CHAMBERS, 23rd June, 1863.

　　　　SIR,-With reference to your letter of the 6th instant I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to acquaint you, for the information of the Duke of Newcastle, that my Lords approve of the provisions of the proposed Ordinance for establishing a Mint at Hongkong.

　　　　Their Lordships also approve of the proposed appointments of Superintending Officers and of the Salaries proposed to be assigned to them which my Lords are assured are as low as will be required to command the services of efficient persons for the technical duties which they will be required to discharge.

　　　　My Lords concur in the suggestion of the Master of the Mint communicated by Sir Hercules Robinson that a Master of the Mint should be appointed at once in order that the arrangements to be made in this Country preliminary to the establish- ment of a Mint should be carried out under his immediate supervision.

　　　　My Lords consider that the success of the measure will greatly depend on the efficiency of the person selected for this im- portant post, and they suggest that practical acquaintance with the sciences of chemistry, metallurgy and mechanics should be regarded as essential qualifications for the post, in order that the Master may not only be able to control the operations of the other Principal Officers, but be able to assume the immediate direction of those operations in cases of leave of absence from illness or other causes.

　　　　I am further to suggest that in engaging the Services of the Master and other Officers some 'understanding should become to regarding their return to England in the possible event of the Mint being closed after a sufficient trial.—I am, &c.,

SIR F. ROGERS, BART, &c., &c., &c.

No. 160-Financial.

(Signed) F. PEEL.

HONGKONG, 25th August, 1863.

MY LORD DUKE.-I have the honor to acknowledge your Grace's despatch No. 88 of 8th July last, in continuation of "Confidential" 19th April, 1863, on the subject of the establishment of a Mint in this Colony.

　　　　2. I shall of course see that your Grace's instructions are carried out, and the correspondence shall be duly placed before the Legislative Council, when the Draft Ordinance shall also be submitted for adoption by that body.

3. But as this Ordinance can be passed at any time and there is no immediate occasion for it, your Grace's instructions being that nothing is to be done under it until receipt of further directions, I trust your Grace will approve my delaying for a time the application to the Council.

　　　　4. No inconvenience, so far as I see, can arise from this, as care shall be taken that the Council and the public have full and sufficiently early opportunity of considering the question, and in the meantime our information on the subject (at pre- sent but scanty) will possibly be increased from various quarters.

5. I take occasion to ask if it be necessary to retain the word "Silver" in the first paragraph of the Draft Ordinance, as it seems to me that if a regular Mint be established here, it would be well to have out the dies already made for the copper Coin, and thus do away with the inconsistency of manufacturing one silver Coin in Hongkong and one copper in England.—I have the honor to be, My Lord Duke, your Grace's, most obedient Servant,

His Grace THE DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, K. G.,

&c.,

Hongkong--No. 148.

&c.

W. T. MERCER.

DOWNING STREET, 8th November, 1863.

　　　　　SIR,—I have to acknowledge the receipt of your despatch No. 160 of the 25th August, respecting the Draft Ordinance for the establishment of a Mint in Hongkong. I have to instruct you to lay the correspondence which has passed on the subject, before your Council, and to submit the Ordinance for their approval.

With regard to the alteration which you suggest in the first paragraph of the Ordinance, I transmit to you a copy of a letter from the Treasury, to whom your depatch was referred, from which you will observe that it would not be proper to omit the word "Silver" from the first clause, although there would be no objection to the insertion of an additional clause, or to the passing of a further Ordinance to authorize the coinage of silver or copper Token Coins in Hongkong.—I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient humble Servant,

NEWCASTLE.

The Officer administering the Government of Hongkong.

(Copy.)

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

Mr. Hamilton to Sir F. Rogers.

TREASURY CHAMBERS, 2nd November, 1863. SIR,-With reference to your letter of the 28th ultimo, transmitting copy of a communication from the Acting Governor of Hongkong on the subject of the Draft Ordinance proposed to be submitted to the Legislature of that Colony for the estab- lishment of a Mint at Hongkong, I am directed by the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury to request that you will observe to the Duke of Newcastle that the object of the proposed Ordinance is to regulate the issue of silver Coins from the Mint at Hongkong, and that the enacting clauses depend on the recital in the first clause regarding the purpose for which the Master of that Mint is to be appointed.

It would not be proper therefore to omit the word "Silver" from the first clause as proposed in the despatch of Acting Governor Mercer, but there would be no objection to the insertion of an additional clause, or to the passing hereafter of a further Ordinance authorising the Coinage at the Mint of silver or copper Token Coins according to the terms of the last Proclamation for the regulation of the currency of Hongkong.-I am, &c.,

SIR F. ROGERS, BART.

&c., &c.

No. 4.

&c.,

(Signed) GEO. A. HAMILTON.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The Acting Governor has been pleased to appoint from the 1st instant, CHARLES MAY, Esquire, to be Sheriff, in the place of J. C. POWER, Esquire, resigned.

By His Excellency's Command,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th January, 1864.

No. 5.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notification from Her Majesty's Consul at Canton is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th January, 1864.

CANTON INDEMNITY MONEY.

NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

BRITISH CONSULATE, Canton, 6th January, 1864. With reference to his Notification in the Hongkong Government Gazette No. 52 of the 26th December, 1863, the Under- signed has to make known to the parties interested, that he will be prepared to issue to the Claimants or their legal Repre- sentatives Certificates for the amount of interest which have been verified on claims already paid, and the amounts of principal and interest on those lately admitted, on application at this Office between the hours of ten in the forenoon and four in the afternoon, on Tuesday the 12th instant and Friday the 15th instant, and on every succeeding Tuesday and Friday until further

notice.

D. B. ROBERTSON, H. B. M.'s Consul for Canton.

No. 6.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the month ending 31st December, 1863, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES ISSUED,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

$848,931. $300,000.

WM. LAMOND, Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 2nd January, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

(Copy.)

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

Mr. Hamilton to Sir F. Rogers.

SIR F. ROGERS, BART.

&c., &c.

No. 4.

&c.,

(Signed) GEO. A. HAMILTON.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The Acting Governor has been pleased to appoint from the 1st instant, CHARLES MAY, Esquire, to be Sheriff, in the place of J. C. POWER, Esquire, resigned.

By His Excellency's Command,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th January, 1864.

No. 5.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notification from Her Majesty's Consul at Canton is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th January, 1864.

CANTON INDEMNITY MONEY.

NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

notice.

D. B. ROBERTSON, H. B. M.'s Consul for Canton.

No. 6.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

$848,931. $300,000.

WM. LAMOND, Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 2nd January, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 7.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China in Hongkong for the month ending 31st December, 1863, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$786,307. BULLION IN RESERVE,

.$300,000.

WALTER ORMISTON, Manager.

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 2nd January, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

No. 8.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, in Hongkong for the month ending 31st December, 1863, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES IN ISSUE, SPECIE IN RESERVE,

...

$438,311. .$150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 4th January, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 9.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 31st December, 1863.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

$471,981. $200,000.

HENRY NOBLE, Manager.

The Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 4th January, 1864.

No. 7.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$786,307. BULLION IN RESERVE,

.$300,000.

WALTER ORMISTON, Manager.

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 2nd January, 1864.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

No. 8.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

NOTES IN ISSUE, SPECIE IN RESERVE,

...

$438,311. .$150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 4th January, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 9.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 31st December, 1863.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

$471,981. $200,000.

HENRY NOBLE, Manager.

The Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 4th January, 1864.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

No. 10.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

　　　The subjoined letter received from the Superintendent of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

SIR, I have the honor to hand you enclosed herewith copy of a letter from the Commander of this Company's Steamer Pekin, reporting his vessel having (it is supposed) touched on a rock not marked on the Chart.

　　　The position of the danger was communicated to the Commanding Officer of Her Majesty's Ship Swallow at Amoy.- I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedint Servant,

To the Honourable W. H. ALEXANLER, Esq.,

(Copy.)

Acting Colonial Secretary.

T. SUTHERLAND, ESQ.,

Superintendent P. & 0. S. N. Company, Hongkong.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, Hongkong, 7th January, 1864.

　　　DEAR SIR,-I beg herewith to hand you an extract from the Log of the S. S. "Pekin" on a passage from Swatow towards Amoy, as under-

　　　At 2.35 P.M. 17th December 1863 the Ship grounded slightly and passed over something supposed to be a rock, the lead giving 5 fathoms.

Clipper Point N.E. by N. & N.

Bearings True

Pagoda Island N. by W. W.

Centre Double Island W. by N. N.

The Chart indicates no danger on these bearings nor was any known either to myself or the pilot. The wind blowing at the time fresh, with some sea on-the Ship's draft of water 15 feet 6 inches; and it being necessary to clear Namoa and the dangers to the Southward before dark, no examination of the danger touched could be made.-I am, dear Sir, yours faithfully,

(Signed) W. SOAMES.

No. 1.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　It is hereby notified that information has been received from the French Consul, that the prohi- bition of the export of Rice from French Cochin China is withdrawn from this date.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st January, 1864.

No. 2.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Such Applications to be lodged at the Police Magistrates' Court, at least Ten days before each of the Sessions now notified.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

No. 10.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

　　　The subjoined letter received from the Superintendent of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY,

Hongkong, 8th January, 1864.

　　　The position of the danger was communicated to the Commanding Officer of Her Majesty's Ship Swallow at Amoy.- I have the honor to be, Sir, your obedint Servant,

To the Honourable W. H. ALEXANLER, Esq.,

(Copy.)

Acting Colonial Secretary.

T. SUTHERLAND, ESQ.,

Superintendent P. & 0. S. N. Company, Hongkong.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY, Hongkong, 7th January, 1864.

　　　DEAR SIR,-I beg herewith to hand you an extract from the Log of the S. S. "Pekin" on a passage from Swatow towards Amoy, as under-

　　　At 2.35 P.M. 17th December 1863 the Ship grounded slightly and passed over something supposed to be a rock, the lead giving 5 fathoms.

Clipper Point N.E. by N. & N.

Bearings True

Pagoda Island N. by W. W.

Centre Double Island W. by N. N.

(Signed) W. SOAMES.

No. 1.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　It is hereby notified that information has been received from the French Consul, that the prohi- bition of the export of Rice from French Cochin China is withdrawn from this date.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st January, 1864.

No. 2.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Such Applications to be lodged at the Police Magistrates' Court, at least Ten days before each of the Sessions now notified.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

January 2,

30.00

29.93

29.96

29.95

29.97

29.98

29.99

30.00

30.06

30.01

30.00

30.08

30.07

30.04

30.05

30.06

30.13

30.08

30.05

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

Νο??.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

'NOON

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

1863-64.

Dec.

30 28.30.28.30 28.37|28.36 28.3442.0052.3047.30 37.30 42.00 41.00′40.30]52.30 ENE

26 28.42 28.40 28.41 28.40 28.40,46.30 53.00 50.00 43.30 49.30 47.30 45.00 54.30 NE

27 28.40 28.44 28.42 28.38 28.36,47.00 49.3048.00 44.00 45.30 44.30 43.30 51.00 ENE

28 28.43 28.45 28.40 28.38 28.38 46.00|52.00 49.00 43.30 48.30 46.30 44.00 53.00 ENE

29 28.38 28.38 28.38|28.33|28.33,42.30|54.00 50.30 39.30 48.00 45.3043.00 54.00 NE

Jan.

31 28.31 28.34 28.32 28.27 28.25,45.00|53.00 50.30 39.00 45.00 43.00 43.00|53.00 NE

1 28.28 28.28 28.30 28.28 28.23 46.30 54.00 50.30 43.00 46.00 44.00 46.00 54.00 ENE

2 28.24 28.29 28.29 28.22 28.23 48.00|55.00 54.30 46.30 51.00 51.00 45.00156,30 E?N

3 28.26 28.29 28.27 28.27 28.25 51.00 59.30 57.00 46.30 55.00 53.00 45.00 61.3 E

4 28.25 28.30 28.32 28.25 28.2252.30|59.00 57.00 50.30 55.00 53.3049.00 60.30 E

5 28.35 28.32 28.32 28.32 28.32|51.30|58.30 56.00 50.30 53.30 51.00 50.00 59.00 E?N

6 28.32 28.37 28.34|28.32|28.30 50.00 56.30 54.30 46.00|57.00 52.00 49.00 57.30 ENE

7 28.30 28.34 28.39 28.34 28.34.49.00 53.00 52.00 47.00 49.30 48.00 48.30 57.00 E

8 28.38 28.44 28.41 28.35 28.3448.00 54.30 53.00 46.00 49.00 48.00 47.00 57.00 ELN

2 N?E

3 E

2 NNW

2 NE

1 NE?N

3 EN

4 E

2 N?E

3 EN

1 E

3 N

Fine.

Fine, though hazy.

Overcast and very hazy.

Do.

do.

2 NE

Fine.

2 NW

2 EbN

1 E

2 ENE

3 ENE

1 NNE

5 E

3 EN

1 EN

4. E

3 Fine, but very hazy.

Do. do.

Foggy; 8 A.M. fine, though hazy.

1 Cloudy; 8 A.M. fine.

Cloudy, passing fog; 9 A.M. fine, but very hazy.

3 Fine, though very hazy.

Cloudy and overcast; 12 fine, though hazy.

Cloudy, 12 fine, though hazy.

1 EbN

Cloudy with light fog; 9 A.M. fine, though hazy.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 8th January, 1864.

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers.

Abrahams, T.

Almy, C. E.

Cruickshank,W.1 Costa, F. D. 1

Graves Gibbons, F.

Letters. Papers.

Jordan, E. Jump, G.

Phillips, J. 2

Pickering, C.W.2

Shepherd, Capt. 1 Spooner, E. H. 1

Anderson, J.

Cunningham, Mr 1

Gerhold, C.

Pimm, J.

Siggery, T. I

Whampoa

Cruz, A. C. R. 1

Garratt, R.

Pagson, G. M.E. 2

Sandilands, J. 4

Abbott, W. R.

Champs, C.

Globe Parcel Co.)

Laun, E.

Puerto, J. E. 1

Smidt de, J.

Ahlmann, L.P. 1

Chaves, M.

Agents for the

Lord, J.

Poons, A.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Duguid, J.

Gavilla, A. R. 1 Gleinius, R. R. 1

Laight, W.

Porter, T.

Sielfeld, A.

Lewis Circus, 3

Pereira,

Stafford, W.

Bedggood, G.

Bowman, C.

Dorman, D.

Grigor, J. McL. 1

Landstein & Co.,1

Southworth, J. 2

Baptista, A.

Dahl, S.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Beyan, W. J.

Downie, George 4

Gibbs, E.

Rodrigues, A. P.1

Thomas, L.

Baning, G. W. 1

Destrongnoy

Murray,

Rumson, J.

Taabye, H.

Devarr, S. P.

Hall, Mr.

Meroe, G.

Reynolds, G.

Tayloy, Revd. 1

Bateman, J.

Brown,

Dowers, M.

Halen, J.

Moller,

Ramsey,

Baxter, Miss

Dahlberg,

Herbert, W.

Meyers, J.

Rocha, Sor. D.

Williams,

Dieckmann, H. 1

Hannaford, Capt.1

Murphy, G.

J., Manila

1r.

Walker, J

Donaldson, C.M.1

Herman, M.

Maury, T.

Rozzell, W.

Worthy, S.

Hart & Co., J. 2

Milne, J.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Wilson, F.

Clarance, Mrs. 1

Clare, W.

Ellison, T.

Harvey, J.

Miller, H.

Roberts, T.

Wilkins, Mr.

Hay, Capt.

Marshall, J.

Reith, J.

Walker, E. R.

Connelly, C.

Halse, R.

Wolff,

Child, J.

Folgin, Capt.

Hook, T.

Cumming,

Fernandes, A. P. 2

Howell, H.

Norton, E.

Smith

Com, D. S.

Fenton, J. J. 1

Hawke, R. F.

Nielsen, C. P.

Souza

Coath, W.

Forbes, F.

Napier, J.

Shields, Capt. 1

Carroll, J. A.

Flude, F.

Jones, T.

Sanders, J. U. 1

Church, J.

Frickle & Co. 1

Johnson, C.

Otto,

Satton, D.

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 8th January, 1864.

Letters. Papers

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Anne Bowen

Antipodes

Champion Creton

Fanny Fern

Lyra

Oasis

Sorie

Laure

Olympia

San Lourenzo

Assirian

Catharine

Gibsy Bride

Loyola

Oriental

Sumatra

Avalanche

Cezar

Granville

Ly-?e-moon

Onward

Sooloo

Avenir

Glaucester

Lyon

Sardinia

Aunt Lessy

Danietta

Gaston

Pambert

Sonora

Anglo Saxon

Dictator

Glendoveer 1

Mountain Ash 4

Princess of Wales 1

Surat

Alpaca

Dorcas Prince 1

Geelong

Maria L. Antonietta 3

Princes Royal 1

Silome

Akindo

Day Break

Maggie Atkinson 4

Penguin

Spy

Diana

Henrietta

Mary Warren

Portland

Stornway

Benefactor

Dolphin

Minerva

Panama

Brilliant

Bucton Castle 1

Belvidere

Burlington

HONN

D. Sex

Iskarda Shah

Merchantman

Pruth

Typhoon Thalaba

Dirigo

Indiaman

Denmark

Independence

Imperial

Eliza Corry

Coin Chester

Edith

Jean Bart

Cromwell

Elphine

Contest

Edward Percy 1

Jacatra

Johanna

Castle

Emma

John Banfield 7

3337

Competitor

Calcutta

Conflict

Fytam Star Feroze Shah

Luna Lucky Star

Mary Whitridge 2

Melbrek

Mercury Mencius

Nestorian

New York Normen

Orient

Queen of India 3

Queen's Own 17

Virginia Vanguard

Queen of England 1

Weymouth 1

321

Rapid

Renown

Wave

Rifleman

Somas

Ocean Queen

Silver Eagle

West Australian 1

Wyoming Willey Wandering Jew 1

W. Continent

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Ships of War, 8th January, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Algerine

Cormorant 1 Coquette

Brisk Bustard

Centaur

1 2

Haughty Havoc

Letters Papers.

2 5

Melville

Letters. Papers.

Rattler

Letters. Papers.

Valorous

P. Charlotte

Janus

Scout Severn

Weazel

Clown

1 1

Flamer

Leven

Rifleman

Tartar

Letters. Papers.

Lawsen, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Cookesly, Major

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 8th January, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers

Pelly, Lieutenant Colonel Pivate Marthin Bergin

1 1

Gray R. 97th Regiment

Kurshaw, Lieut., 95th Regt. 1

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Sandwith, Lieutenant Staff Surg. J. Lindsey Curtis 1

Taylor, Captain

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JANUARY, 1864.

In re CLEMENCE DE BATINES, deceased.

WONG ACHONG, LEE-CHUM-SHEE,

MERWANJEE EDUDJEE,

OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

NOTICE is give, to produce any Wills

or Codicils of the above parties, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on Saturday, the Sixteenth day of January, A.D, 1864; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court may think fit.

By the Court,

N. R. MASSON, Actg. Registrar.

In re JAMES TRUBSHAW,

JOSEPH GREEN,

THOMAS ANDERSON,

PHILLIPE DE LIAGRE,

LAZARUS,

deceased.

?OTICE.—All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the Official Adminis- trator on or before the Eighth day of July, A.D. 1864, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division. All persons indebted to the said Estates are requested to make immediate payment to

N. R. MASSON, Official Administrator.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

THE PENINSION COMPANY'S Steam-ship,

　"CHINA," Captain CURLING, with Her Ma- jesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 15th January, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th January, SPECIE until 9 A.M. on the 15th January; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 13th.

　　For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

* A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route s required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 2nd January, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. T interest and responsibility in our firm of

ΟΝ

Tuesday, the 26th of January, at Noon, the Company's Steam-ship TIGRE, Com- mandant DESFAUDAIZ, H.I.M.N.,with Her Bri- tannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyds Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Grecce. Corfu, and Trieste :

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia, and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 1 per cent upon Merchandize, and ? per cent on Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally. for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of January; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

As the Manifests of Merchandize have to be closed on the evening of the 25th, the Shippers are requested to present their Shipping Orders before 4 P.M. of said day; for past that time, no more Bills of Lading shall be delivered to them, except after the departure of the Steamer.

A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages destined beyond Suez is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be furnished by the Shippers to the Agent with the Bills of Lading; and the Company will not be responsible for any consequence or prejudice which may ensue from an incorrect declaration. For particulars respecting Freight and Passage, apply at the Company's Office, Queen's Road.

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 4th January, 1864.

MANCHESTER FIRE

ASSURANCE

COMPANY OF MANCHESTER

AND LONDON.

CAPITAL ONE MILLION STERLING.

THE

THE Directors have the pleasure to announce the appointment of Messrs. HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. as Agents for this Company at Hongkong, Shanghae, Canton, Hankow and Foochow; who are prepared to grant Insurance at current rates, and of whom all needful infor- mation may be obtained.

By order of the Board,

JAS. B. NORTHCOTT, Secretary.

the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 21st November, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE have been

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE business of the undersigned will from and after this date be carried on under the Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DOS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

FOR SALE.

NGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR for 1864,

A and compitie tables of Rates of Postage,

printed on card board at $1 per copy.

D. NORONHA. Hongkong, 26th December, 1863.

PARTI

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D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

NOTICE.

UBSCRIBERS to the Hongkong Government Gazette, wishing to have extra copies of the same to complete their file of last year, are hereby informed that they can have them by applying at this office.

TERMS:

Subscription per Annum, payable in ad-

vance,.

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.$10.00 .33

Do. to non-Subscribers each, .50 Advertisements of Five lines and under,.. 1.00 Do. in Chinese--for 25 Char- acters and under, Repetition, half the price.

1.00

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Noronha's Printing Office, Hongkong, 2nd January 1864.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, Oswald's TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIEN

·SOIT

QUI MAL

MON

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 3.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 16TH JANUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 1 of 1864.

MONDAY, 4TH JANUARY, 1864.

PRESENT:

His Excellency the ACTING GOVERNOR and all the Members, except the Surveyor General, absent in consequence of indisposition.

The Council met to-day by special Summons.

The Minutes of the Council held on the 22nd ultimo, were read and approved.

On the "Mint Bill" being brought forward for the second reading, the ACTING GOVERNOR in answer to questions put by Mr. MURRAY stated, (1) that he understood it to be the intention of Her Majesty's Government that the cost of the Mint should be defrayed out of the Revenues of the Colony; (2) that no Official Estimate had been framed of the cost of erecting a Mint, or of the whole annual charge for working it; and (3) that all the Official Correspondence in his possession had been submitted to the Council, and would be placed more fully before the Public in the next Government Gazette.

Debate ensued; and it was resolved that fuller information was required, and that, before proceeding with the second reading, the arrival of SIR HERCULES ROBINSON should be awaited who was expected to return within the current month.

The ACTING GOVERNOR mentioned the arrival by the British Ship Louisa of the Silver and Bronze Coins which had been struck in England under the supervision of the Royal Mint for the use of this Government, and moved the first reading of a Bill, entitled "An Ordinance to provide under the new currency of this Colony for conversion of British currency into Dollars in all payments by or to the Government.”

Question put and carried.

Bill read a first time, and ordered to be printed.

His Excellency then moved the first reading of a Bill, entitled "An Ordinance to prevent the defacing

of the current coin of this Colony."

Question put and carried.

Bill read a first time, and ordered to be printed.

The Council adjourned to Saturday, the 16th Instant, at noon.

Read and approved, this 16th Day of January, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

W. T. MERCER,

Acting Governor.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH JANUARY, 1864.

Title.

Preamble.

tified by Proclamation

Ordinance payable in

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. 1 of 1864.

W. T. MERCER.

An Ordinance to provide for conversion of British Currency in all

by or to the Government.

payments

[16th January, 1864.]

The Silver pieces of money should be prepared of Silver containing twenty per cent of alloy. Every such piece should have for the obverse impression Her Majesty's Effigy crowned with the Inscription "Victoria Queen" and for the reverse impression an inscription indicating the value of the piece in cents of a Dollar with the words "Hongkong" and the date of the year, and the same inscription repeated in Chinese Characters;

And whereas no such day has been fixed by Proclamation as the day for the purposes in Her Majesty's said Proclamation named to take effect but such day will be named as soon as conveniently may be: Now be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Acting Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legis- lative Council thereof, as follows:

After date to be no- I. From and after the day to be fixed by His Excellency the Governor or Officer where payments to or administering the Government under the power by Her said Majesty's Proclamation vested by Government are by in him whenever British Sterling has been or shall have been or shall be specified in any British Sterling same Ordinance of this Colony whether as payments to be made to or by the Government of this to be in Dollars, &c., Colony, such payments shall be made in Dollars and in such multiples of the Cent and Mil or Cash and in Cents and Mills or Cash as shall be so issued from Her Majesty's Mint as aforesaid only at the rate of Four Shillings and Two Pence to each Dollar. Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 16th Day of January, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

at 4s. 2d.

Clerk of Councils.

Νο. 11.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH JANUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office, on or before Friday the 29th Instant, for the construction of the following works:-

Item 1.--A stone Bridge across the South termination of the present Canal at Bowrington. Item 2.-Continuation of Canal Walls at Bowrington to connect with Wongneichoong Bridge. Item 3.--Culverts and Drains in Victoria and Suburbs.

Item 4.--Surface Channels and Drains in Streets in Victoria and Suburbs.

　　　Plans and specifications may be seen, and other information obtained, at the Surveyor General's Office, between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th January, 1864.

No. 12.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

　　　The following Return of Licenses granted and Revenue collected at the Registrar General's Office, during the year ending 31st December, 1863, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th January, 1864.

RETURN of Licenses granted and Revenue collected at the Registrar General's Office during the year 1863.

Boats of four classes,

Cargo Boats,..

Cargo Boatmen,.

Chairs,

Chair Bearers,

Hawkers...

Chinese Undertakers,.

Boats,

Hawkers,..

Rent of Lands not leased, viz: Villages,

Chinese Undertakers,

Tenements for Emigrants,

Ordinance 12 of 1857,

Cargo Boats,

Cargo Boatmen,

Chairs,

Chair Bearers,. Markets' Rent,

Cultivated Lands,

Squatters,

LICENSES.

2,379

205

950

361

708

2,290

REVENUE.

$4,209.45

1,332.90

440.22

155.94

50.40

60.00

27.50

7,823.80

1,157.93

237.50

225.50

70.80

31,974.50

TOTAL,..

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th January, 1864.

No. 13.

$47,766.44

THOS. TURNER, Registrar General.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　It is hereby notified for general information, that a List of the Tenements valued for the current Year under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1863 will be open for inspection at the Government Offices for Fourteen Days commencing on Tuesday, the 19th Instant.

　　　Persons wishing to inspect the List are requested to apply at the Colonial Treasury to Mr. Hyndman, Police and Lighting Rate Clerk.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH JANUARY, 1864.

No. 5.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notification from Her Majesty's Consul at Canton is published for general information,

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th January, 1864.

CANTON INDEMNITY MONEY.

NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

BRITISH CONSULATE, CANTON, 6th January, 1864. With reference to his Notification in the Hongkong Government Gazette No. 52 of the 26th December, 1863, the Under- signed has to make known to the parties interested, that he will be prepared to issue to the Claimants or their legal Repre- sentatives Certificates for the amount of interest which have been verified on claims already paid, and the amounts of principal and interest on those lately admitted, on application at this Office between the hours of ten in the forenoon and four in the afternoon, on Tuesday the 12th instant and Friday the 15th instant, and on every succeeding Tuesday and Friday until further

notice.

D. B. ROBERTSON, H. B. M.'s Consul for Canton.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

January

30.13

30.10

10,

30.07

30.05

30.04

11,

30.03

30.02

12,

30.00

29.97

29.96

13,

30.05

30.00

29.92

14,

29.94

30.00

30.07

15,

30.13

30.02

30.03

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

ΧΟΟΝ

WET BULB.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M.

3 P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

Dirn.

NOON

Dirn. ?

6 P.M.

F. Dirn.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1864.

Jan.

9 28.38 28.40 28.40 28.35 28.3349.00|55.00 52.00 47.00 51.30 49.00 48.30 58.00 E

10 28.33 28.57 28.35 28.32 28.3251.00|57.30 56.30 47.00 53.30 51.30 50.00 61.00 N?E

11 28.32 28.36 28.34 28.30 28.30 52.30 58.30 54.00 48.00 54.00 48.00 52.00 60.00 NEDE

3 E

1 NNE

1 NE?N

Cloudy and light fog, from 12 fine, but very hazy;

heavy squalls and dew, past night.

3 ENE

1 Calm

2 E

Fine, though very hazy.

Do.

do.

12 28.25 28.2828.2828.24 28.20:55.00 57.30 56.00 50.00 52.00 51.00 57.00 58.30 ESE

13 28.24 28.27 28.25 28.23 28.23 58.30 64.00 63.00 58.30 62.30 61.00 55.00 65.00 S

3 EbS

1 S

4 ESE

Cloudy and threatening sky.

1 S

Foggy; from 1 P.M. fine, though hazy.

14 28.25 28.32 28.30 28.25 28.27|59.00|66.00 63.30 57.30 61.30 60.00 56.00 67.00 ESE

2 ESE

1 NE

Fine, though hazy.

15 28.32 28.38 28.35 28,32 28.3255.305 .00|53.00|52.00|53.30 49.30 54.00 59.30 EbN

2 E

Passing fog and drizzling rain; from 1 P.M. fine,

though hazy.

DAY OF MONTH.

DAY OF WEEK.

BAROMETER.

STANDARD.

ANEROID.

SELF REGIS- TERING IN SHADE.

Max,| Min.

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH ENDING DECEMBER, 1863.

THERMOMETER (Fahrenheit.)

HYDROMETER.

DETACHED.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

DRY BULB IN WET BULB IN SHADE. SHADE.

IN SUN.

IN WATER.

HUMIDITY COMPUTED. COMPLETE SATURATION = 1.000.

DEW POINT COMPUTED.

WIND.

VELOCITY IN FEET IN 5

MINUTES.

9 A.M.3 P.M.9 A.M.3 P.M. 13 P.M. 9 A. M. 9 A. M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M.3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M.

RAIN.

IN INCHES DURING THE PREVIOUS 24!

HOURS.

9 A.M.

STATE OF THE WEATHER.

9 A.M.

1234 10

Mon.

Tues.

Sun. 30.10 30.05 29.80 29.73 78 30.08 30.01 29.77 29.70 77 30.20 30.25 29.94 29.90 77

Wed. 30.15 30.15 29.82 29.80 82 Thurs. 30.12 30.24 29.84 29.92 78

6 Friday 30.25 | 30.20| 29.93| 29.89

221222

RRRRR:

Satur. 31.28 30.18 29.93| 29.87

Sun.

30.27 30.18 29.93| 29.86

Mon.

Tues.

30.25 | 30.15| 29.90| 29.85

30.24 30.28|29.89 29.93

11 Wed. 30.46 30.37 30.15 30.05 12 Thurs. 30.50 30.20 30.20 30.10 13 Friday 31.40 | 30.30 | 30.10 30.10

22=22ZZARSE

2222232RRIESS

*RRRR

8883

0.588 0.588 62.06 63.06

0.602 0.680 | 64.07

67.08

Overcast and drizzling rain. Do., but fine.

Overcast.

Do., but fine.

0.625 0.604 65.03

64.03

Fine.

Do.

0.617 | 0.534| 65.00 | 60.08

1.63

Do.

0.655 0.568 66.07 62.06

Overcast, but fine.

Fine.

0,576 | 0.534 62.09 60.08

Fine.

Do.

0.596 0.617 64.00 65.00

Do.

0.464 0.633 56.09 65.07

Do.

0.508 0.476

59.04 57.06

Do.

0.447 0.453

55.09 | 56.02

Do.

0.391 0.406

62.03 | 53.03

Do.

64 66

Satur. 30.33 30.34 30.05 30.01

15 Sun. 30.82 30.26 30.05| 29.95

66 65

Mon.

30.39 90.30 30.05 | 30.00

Tues. 30.40 30.31 | 30.10| 30.03

18 Wed. 30.41 30.37 30.10 30.02 19Thurs. 30.40 | 30.31 30.31 30.00

20 Friday 30.38|30.39| 30.08 30.01 Satur. 30.40 30.41 30.10| 20.98

22 Sun. 30.38 30.26 39.07| 29.95

Mon.

Tues.

30.40 | 30.32 30.10|29.99 30.34 30.28| 30.03 29.98

Wed. | 30.35| 30.30 30.05| 30.00

Thurs. 30.42| 30.33| 30.10

30.01

27 Friday 30.37 30.34 30.07 30.02 70

28 Satur. 30.34 30.24 30.02 20.95

Mean

29 Sun. 30.35 | 30.25 30 Mon. 30.40 | 30.32 31 Tues. 30.41 30.30 30.33 30.26 30.02| 29.92

30.05| 29.96

30.10 29.02 70

30.08 30.02

828865 8

63 66

2 2 3 3 888 888 5

66 67

8 832 32 32 33

G4 86

3 @ 8 8 8 8 8368815

3 | 8888888 8 8 8 8 8 2 P28838

8 | 83 8323 7 5 3 88 888FRE

€7

8 3 3 3 3 3 3385863335533 8

59 60 0.406 0.447 58.03 55.09 59 0.434 0.406 55.01 53.03

Do.

0.424 0.453 | 54.04

56.02

Do.

0.434 0.418 55.01 54.01

Do.

0.391 0.418 52.03 54.01

Do.

57 0.46 0.366 56.07 50.04

Do.

0.403 0.380 53.00 51.05

Do.

???

0.344 0.361 48.07 50.01

Do.

0.259 0.323 41.02 47.01

Do.

0.301 0.337 45.03 48.02

Do.

0.366 | 0.366 | 50.04

50.04

Do.

0.320 0.348 46.08 49.00

Do.

0.391 0.397

52.03 52.06

Do.

0.391 0.413 52.03 53.07

Do.

0.320 0.372 46.08

50.08

Do.

0.380 0.351

51.05

49.04

Do.

0.356 0.372 49.07 50.08

Do.

0.356 0.387 49.07 0.380 | 0.424 51.05 54.04

51.09

Do.

0.337

0.406| 48.02

53.03

Do.

1.63

RMARKS,

Mean daily range of temperature. Monthly range of

.12.00 degrees.

During the

month.

do.

.23.00

3 P.M.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH JANUARY, 1864.

YTHEMA

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH JANUARY, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the Su- preme Court, will be held on Monday, the Eighteenth day of January, A.D. 1864, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By the Court,

N. R. MASSON, Acting Registrar.

In re HAROLD JOSHUA GUEST TOMLINS, late Master of the British barque Esk, deceased.

JAMES BOYLE, late Master of the Bri- tish schooner Tientsin, deceased.

NOTICE other persons, to produce any Wills

OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

or Codicils of the above parties, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on Saturday, the Twenty-third day of January, A.D. 1864; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court may think fit.

Ν No

By the Court,

N. R. MASSON, Actg. Registrar.

In re CLEMENCE DE BATINES, deceased.

?OTICE.—All claims against the above Estate must be proved before the Official Adminis- trator on or before the Thirteenth day of July, A.D. 1864, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division. All persons indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to

N. R. MASSON, Official Administrator.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

FOREIGN ATTACHMENT.

Between

FREDERICK HOWEN BLOCK and HENRY KINGSMILL, Plaintiffs,

and

EDWARD HERCULES Duus,

Defendant.

HEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Frederick Howen Block and Henry Kingsmill against the above named Edward Hercules Duus to recover the sum of Two Thousand Dollars for money paid by the Plaintiffs for the use of the Defendant at his request and it being alleged that the said Edward Hercules Duus does not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued re- turnable on the First day of February next ensuing, wherein Walter Ormiston and Henry Hemoley Severs are Garnishees.

　　　　Notice is hereby given thereof, and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said Edward Hercules Duus or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Or- dinance of this Island intituled "An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony' the said Attachment may be dissolved.

Dated the 15th day of January, A.D., 1864. EDWARD H. POLLARD, Plaintiff's Attorney.

HONGKONG, 15th January, 1864.

The Representatives of the

CANTON FOREIGN COMMUNITY OF 1856.

Gentlemen,--The amount of Interest accruing upon the Indemnity paid by the Chinese Govern- ment for the destruction of the property belonging to the late Canton Fire Brigade is Nine hundred and Ninety-five Dollars and Ninety-eight cents. As those amongst your number who continue to reside at Canton are known to feel much dis- satisfaction that no portion of the principal sum was voted to the re-establishment of a Fire Brigade for the protection of the Settlement at Shameen, I beg to propose that the amount above mentioned be left in the hands of H. M. Consul for that purpose, to which I believe it to be fully adequate. Should no objections to this course be intimated

to me on or before the 15th February next, I shall consider myself exonerated from responsi- bility in regard to the sum in question.-I am, Gentlemen, your obedient Servant,

C. W. MURRAY, Treasurer to the late Canton Fire Brigade.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON;

also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

NE of the PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL

ship, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Monday, the 1st February, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 30th January, SPECIE until Noon on the 31st January; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 30th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL

As the Manifests of Merchandize have to be closed on the evening of the 25th, the Shippers are requested to present their Shipping Orders before 4 P.M. of said day; for past that time, no mcre Bills of Lading shall be delivered to them, except after the departure of the Steamer.

Hongkong, 4th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong-WR

kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

* A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 16th January, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

ALSO, PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

N Tuesday, the 26th of January, at Noon, the Company's Steam-ship TIGRE, Com- mandant DESFAUDAIZ, H.I.M.N.,with Her Bri- tannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:

ΟΝ

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyds Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste :

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia, and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 14 per cent upon Merchandize, and & per cent on Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of January; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility in our firm of

the air V. ANDREW BRAND

sed on the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 21st November, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE have been

HE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE business of the undersigned will from

Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DOS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS. Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

FOR SALE.

NGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR for 1864, and compitie tables of Rates of Postage, printed on card board at $1 per copy.

D. NORONHA. Hongkong, 26th December, 1863.

NOTICE.

UBSCRIBERS to the Hongkong Government Gazette, wishing to have extra copies of the same to complete their file of last year, are hereby informed that they can have them by applying at this office.

TERMS:

Subscription per Annum, payable in ad-

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1.00

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Noronha's Printing Office, Hongkong, 2nd January 1864.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTOn Street.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 23RD JANUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 4.

No. 14.

W. T. MERCER.

PROCLAMATION.

　　　By His Excellency WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esquire, Acting Governor and Commander-in- Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

　　　Whereas by the Order of Her Majesty in Council dated the 9th day of January 1863, a Proclamation was approved for the Regulation of the Currency in this Colony wherein it was (amongst other things) declared and ordained that certain matters in the said Proclamation contained should take effect and come into force from and after a day to be fixed by the Governor or Officer administering the Govern- ment, as by the said Proclamation reference being thereunto had will more fully appear; and whereas the said Proclamation was published in this Colony in the Government Gazette of the 2nd day of May, 1863: Now, therefore, I, WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esquire, being the Officer administering the Government of the Colony, do hereby fix the 16th day of February now next ensuing as the day from and after which the matters contained in the Proclamation aforesaid shall take effect and come into force within the Colony of Hongkong.

By His Excellency's Command,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 22nd Day of January, 1864.

No. 15.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

With reference to the Government Notification No. 125 of 29th November 1862, and to the Post Office Notification of 15th August 1863, the Public are hereby informed that on and after the 16th of February next the use of the Hongkong Postage Stamps on Correspondence posted at the General Post Office here will no longer be optional, but compulsory.

　　　　2. The fifth clause therefore in the abovementioned Government Notification will be annulled from 16th Proximo, except as to the Agencies of the Hongkong General Post Office at Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Foo-chow-foo, Shanghae, Ningpo, Nagazaki, and Yedo.

3. The Postage Stamps are of the following value :-

Two Cents, Four Cents, Six Cents, Eight Cents,. Twelve Cents,

....

Eighteen Cents,

Twenty-four Cents, Thirty Cents,

Forty-eight Cents,

Ninety-six Cents,...

..or One Penny.

Two Pence. ...Three Pence.

Four Pence. ..Six Pence.

.Nine Pence.

Twelve Pence. ..Fifteen Pence.

.Two Shillings. ...Four Shillings.

　　　4. As it will take some time to make this regulation generally known, and it may consequently be expected that many letters will be posted insufficiently stamped, clause 7 of the Government Notification above referred to is also annulled, and for the future insufficiently stamped letters addressed to the United Kingdom will be forwarded, a fine of One Shilling being charged in addition to the Postage due upon all such letters.

DIE

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 23RD JANUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 4.

No. 14.

W. T. MERCER.

PROCLAMATION.

　　　By His Excellency WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esquire, Acting Governor and Commander-in- Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

By His Excellency's Command,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 22nd Day of January, 1864.

No. 15.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

3. The Postage Stamps are of the following value :-

Two Cents, Four Cents, Six Cents, Eight Cents,. Twelve Cents,

....

Eighteen Cents,

Twenty-four Cents, Thirty Cents,

Forty-eight Cents,

Ninety-six Cents,...

..or One Penny.

Two Pence. ...Three Pence.

Four Pence. ..Six Pence.

.Nine Pence.

Twelve Pence. ..Fifteen Pence.

.Two Shillings. ...Four Shillings.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD JANUARY, 1864.

5. Unstamped or insufficiently stamped letters for the United Kingdom originating at any of the Agencies of the Hongkong Post Office, will for the present be sent on charged with the deficient amount of postage only.

6. Letters addressed to places to which they cannot be forwarded unpaid, will, in the event of their being insufficiently stamped, be opened and returned to the writers.

7. Correspondence for the United Kingdom if insufficiently stamped for transmission vi? Marseilles will be forwarded by way of Southampton, if the Colonial Postage Stamps upon it are sufficient to cover the full postage by that route.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1864.

No. 16.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The Government Notification No. 125 of 29th November, 1862, is republished for general information and convenience.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1864.

No. 125.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

1. It is hereby notified that Colonial Postage Stamps will be issued from the Treasury and General Post Office of this Colony on and after the 8th December next.

2. These Stamps represent the following amounts in value :---

Two Cents,. Eight Cents, Twelve Cents, Eighteen Cents,. Twenty-four Cents, Forty-eight Cents,

Ninety-six Cents,

or One Penny. Four Pence. Six Pence. Nine Pence. One Shilling. .Two Shillings. .Four Shillings.

3. They will be issued in exchange for the Current Dollars of the Colony.

　　　4. It must be understood that the Postage Labels of this Colony are alone available for the payment of postage on correspondence posted at the General Post Office in Hongkong, or the Agencies thereof at Whampoa, Canton, Macao, Swatow, Amoy, Foochow-foo, Shanghae, Ningpo, Nagasaki and Yedo, and that except in the case of correspondence sent by Officers and Seamen, serving on board Her Majesty's Ships, British or Imperial Postage Stamps are not available for the payment of letters, &c., addressed to the United Kingdom.

5. Their use will for the present be optional.

6. They may be used on correspondence to places to which the prepayment of postage is either compulsory or optional, i.e., no credit will be given to these Stamps on correspondence addressed to places to which the postage cannot be prepaid in Hongkong.

7. Correspondence insufficiently stamped will be returned to the writers with an indication of the amount insufficient, except in the case of letters, &c., originating at any of the Agencies of the Hongkong Post Office, which will, if addressed to the United Kingdom, be sent on charged with the deficient amount of postage and a fine of 1s.

8. The Labels are to be placed on the upper right hand corner of the correspondence, except in cases where they may be used in payment of "Late Fees" when the Stamp representing the Late Fee is to be placed on the lower left hand corner of the correspondence.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th November, 1862.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

No. 17.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Whereas the Danish Brig Chico while in the Lyemoon Passage was attacked by Pirates who murdered certain of her Crew,

Notice is hereby given, that

A REWARD OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS

　will be given to any person who shall give such information as shall lead to the apprehension and con- viction of one or more of the guilty parties.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD JANUARY, 1864.

6. Letters addressed to places to which they cannot be forwarded unpaid, will, in the event of their being insufficiently stamped, be opened and returned to the writers.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1864.

No. 16.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The Government Notification No. 125 of 29th November, 1862, is republished for general information and convenience.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1864.

No. 125.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

1. It is hereby notified that Colonial Postage Stamps will be issued from the Treasury and General Post Office of this Colony on and after the 8th December next.

2. These Stamps represent the following amounts in value :---

Two Cents,. Eight Cents, Twelve Cents, Eighteen Cents,. Twenty-four Cents, Forty-eight Cents,

Ninety-six Cents,

or One Penny. Four Pence. Six Pence. Nine Pence. One Shilling. .Two Shillings. .Four Shillings.

3. They will be issued in exchange for the Current Dollars of the Colony.

5. Their use will for the present be optional.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th November, 1862.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

No. 17.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Whereas the Danish Brig Chico while in the Lyemoon Passage was attacked by Pirates who murdered certain of her Crew,

Notice is hereby given, that

A REWARD OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS

　will be given to any person who shall give such information as shall lead to the apprehension and con- viction of one or more of the guilty parties.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

No. 5.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD JANUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notification from Her Majesty's Consul at Canton is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th January, 1864.

CANTON INDEMNITY MONEY.

NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

notice.

D. B. ROBERTSON, H. B. M.'s Consul for Canton.

No. 11.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office, on or before Friday the 29th Instant, for the construction of the following works:-

Item 1.—A stone Bridge across the South termination of the present Canal at Bowrington. Item 2.-Continuation of Canal Walls at Bowrington to connect with Wongneichoong Bridge. Item 3.--Culverts and Drains in Victoria and Suburbs.

Item 4.-Surface Channels and Drains in Streets in Victoria and Suburbs.

Plans and specifications may be seen, and other information obtained, at the Surveyor General's Office, between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 p.m.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th January, 1864.

No. 13.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Persons wishing to inspect the List are requested to apply at the Colonial Treasury to Mr. Hyndman, Police and Lighting Rate Clerk.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th January, 1864.

No. 18.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Time Table of the Mail Services for the Year 1864, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

INDIA

MACROS MAID SERVICES, FOR THE YEAR 1804. APPROVED BY THE POSTMASTER-GENERAL ON THE 2ND NOVEMBER, 1863. Contract time for the Transit through Egypt of the Marseilles portion of the Mails.

Southampton

OUTWARD ROUTE.

24 hours.

Southampton to Alexandria.

STEAMER.

Marseilles to Alexandria.

Leaves

Arrives at

MAIL.

Leaves Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Suez to Bombay.

Suez to Mauritius (Calling at Seychelles.) ?

Suez to Calcutta.

STEAMER.

STEAMER,

STEAMER.

Ceylon to Sydney.

Bombay to Hongkong.

Hongkong to Shanghai.,

STEAMER.

Arrives at

Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Arrives

Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Arrives

South-

ampton,

Gi-

braltar.

Malta.

Alex-

adria.

London.

Mar-

seilles.

Malta.

Alex-

adria.

Suez.

Aden. Bombay.

Suez.

Aden.

Mau-

ritius.

Suez. Aden.

Galle.

Madras. Cal utte

Galle.

King Mel- Mel- George's bourne. bourne. Sound.

Galle.

Sydney. Bombay.

Penang.

Singa- Hong- Hong- pore. kong. kong.

Shang-

bai.

2P.M.

A.M.

Jau. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

Jan.

Jan. Jan.

Feb.

Jan. Feb.

Feb.

Mar.

Jan.

17 21 Jan. Jan. Jan.

Jan.

Jan. Jan. Jan.

Jan.

Feb. Feb.

Jan. Jar. Jan. Feb. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb.

28 80

Feb. Feb.

Feb.

10 21 Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb.

Feb.

Feb. Mar.

Mar.

1.1

Mar. Mar.

Feb.

Mar.

Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb.

Feb.

Feb. Mar. Mar. 9 13

Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. 17 25

11 Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 10 12 11 18 Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 17 21 25 18 20 Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. 25 29 26 28 Feb. Feb. Mar. Feb. Feb. 3 7 3 7 11 13 19 Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. 17 10 12 14 18 Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. 18 20 22 26

Feb.

25 7 15 Feb. Mar. Mar. Mar.

Feb. Mar.

Mar.

Mar. Mar.

Mar.

22 26 27 Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. 1 5

Mar.

Mar. Mar.

23 27 31 Mar. Mar. Mar.

Mar. April April | April | April

Mar.

11.

Mar. | April | April | April

Mar.

Mar. | April | April | April

Mar. April April April April | April | April

Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar.

Mar. April April

April April April | April | April | April | April April April May May May May

April April April April May May

May

April April April April April | April | April | April April April April April April April April April April May May 20 25 29 April April April May April April April May April May May May May May May May May May May

April April May

May May

April

2-1

May May May

May

May May

May May May May May May

June June

June

May May

June

June June

· 21

May

May June

June

June June 9 13 17 June June June 17 21

June

May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May May June 80 May May June May May May June June 12 14

May May June June June

May June June June June June June

June

June June

4 10 June June

June

June June June July July July July

June

27 29 June June

July July

July

12 18 June June June June 18

June

June June June June June June June June June July July

June June June June 25 18 20 22

June

June July July July

6 June July July July July July

July

12 23

27 31

July

June June June July June July July

June July July July July July July July July July | July | July July July July July July

July July July July July July July July July Aug. Arg. | Aug. | Aug.

July July July July Aug. Aug.

Aug.

July

14 July July Aug. Aug. Aug.

July Aug. Aug. | Aug, | Aug,

25 30 Ang. Aug.

* On Sundays at 9 A.M.

? Except in June, July, and August,

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD JANUARY, 1864.

Southampton to

Alexandria.

STEAMER.

Marseilles

Suez to Bombay.

to Alexandria.

OUTWARD ROUTE,-Continued.

Suez to Mauritius (Calling at Seychelles.) ?

MAIL.

STEAMER,

STEAMER.

Suez to Calcutta.

Ceylon to Sydney.

Bombay to Hongkong.

STEAMER.

caves

Arrives at

Leaves Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Arriver

Leaves

Arrives at

Leaves

Hongkong to Shanghai.

STEAMER.

Arrives

11t

bull-

Gi- pton, braltar.

Malta,

Alex-

andria.

London.

Mar-

seilles.

Malta.

Alex-

undria.

Suez.

Aden. Bombay.

Suez.

Adeu.

Man-

riius.

Suez. Aden.

Galle.

Madras. Calcutta,

Galle.

King Mel- George's bourne. bourne. Sourd.

Mel-

Sydney

Bombay. Galle.

Penug.

Singa- Hong- pore. kong.

Hong-

Shang-

kong.

hai.

2 P.M.

7 A.ML

July July July

July July July July July July Aug. Aug.

July

July July July Aug. July July July Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. | Aug.

Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. | Aug. Ang. Sept. Sept.

}

Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug.

Aug. Aug. Sept. | Sept. | Sept.

Sept. Sept. Aug. | Aug. | Aug. | Aug. | Sept. ? Sept.

Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. | Sept. | Sept.

Sept.

2.1

Sept.

Aug. Aug. Aug.

Aug. Ang. Aug. Aug. | Aug. | Aug, Sept. Sept.

Aug. Aug. Aug. Sept. Ang. Aug. Aug. Sept. 27 Aug. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. | Sept. 4 Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept.

Sept. Sept. Sept.

......

Sept.

Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept.? Sept.

Oct.

10 14 Oct. Oct. Oct.

27 29 Sept. Sept. Sept. | Sept. | Oct.

Oct

Oct.

Sept. | Sept. | Oct.

Oct.

Cet.

Sept. Oct.

Oct.

Oct. Oct.

Oct.

Nov.

Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Sept. Sept. Sept. Oct.

Oct.

Oct. Oct. Oct.

Oct.

Nov. Nov.

Nov.

1-1

Oct. Oct.

Oct.

Oct. Nov.

Nov.

Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct.

Det. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov.

Oct.

14 18 Oct. Oct. 22 26

Oct.

Nov.

Nov. Nov.

Oct. Nov.

Nov.

Dec.

27 Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov.

}

Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec.

Oct. Oct. Nov. 18 Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. 4 9 13 17 10 12 14 18 NOV Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. 12 17 21 25 18 20 22 26 27 Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. 20 25 3 26 28 30

Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec.

27 6 10 3 7 11

Nov. Nov.

2.5

Nov. Nov. Nov.

Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov.

5 10

Dec. Dec.

Doc. Dee. Nov. Nov.

27 29 Nov. Nov.

Dec.

Nov.

1865

Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec.

Nov.

Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.

Jan.

1865 1865

Dec. Dec. Dee. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.

Dec.

Jan. Jan.

1865 1865

11 14 Jan. Jan. Dec.

1865 1865

Dee.

Dec.

Jan.

Jan. Jan.

Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.

Dec. Dec. Dec.

1865

Dec. Dec. Dec.

Dec. Dee. Dec. Dec. Dec.

Dec.

1865

1866

1865

Dec. Jan. Jan.

Jan.

Dec.

Jan.

I I

Jan.

1865

Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

Dec.

1865

25 29 2 Dec. Dec. Jan. 1865 1865

Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec.

1865

Dec. Dec. Jan. Jan.

cc.

Jan.

Jan. Jan. Jan.

1865 26 28 80 3 Dec. Dec. Dec. Jan.

1865 1865 1865 5 7

Jan. Jan.

1865 1865 1865 1865 1865 22

......

Jan.

10 10 Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jun.

1865

Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb.

Feb. Feb.

Feb.

Jan. Jan.

Jan.

Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb.

1865

11 12 18 26 Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan.

* On Sundays at 9 A.M.

+ Except in June, July, and August,

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD JANUARY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer,

January

16,

30.12

30.09

30.06

17,

30.08

30.03

30.00

18,

29.97

29.95

29.92

19,

29.90

20,

29.90

29.94

21,

29.97

29.98

29.99

22,

30.02

29.97

30.00

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

·ΝΟΟΝ

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHEK.

6 A.M. 3P.M.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

Dirn.

Self Re- gistering [Min. Max.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

1864.

Jan.

16 28.34 28.37 28.35 28.26 28.29 51.00 53.50 50.30 49.30 51.00 48.00 50.00 56.30 E

4 E

2 E

Cloudy with light fog.

17 28.28.28.33.28.32 28.30 28.25 49.00 52.00 52.30,47.30,50.00 50.30 48:

57,80 E

4 E

3 E

Cloudy with passing fog; from 9 A.M. fine but

hazy.

18 28.25 28.25 28.22|28.18 28.18 51.30 57,00 56.00 30.00 56.39 55.30 50.00 58.00 EbS

4 SE

5 SE

Cloudy with passing fog; from 8.30 A.M. thick

fog.

28.18 28.20 28.20 28.12 28.12 58.00 60.30 61.30 58.00 60.30 61.30 55.00 62.00 SE

5 SE

4 SSE

Dense fog and heavy dew.

28.12 28.15 28.18.28.11, 28.11 58.00 56.00|53.00|58.00 56,00 56.00 58.00 58.30 SSE

2 NE

4 ENE

Dense fog and drizzling rain; from 2 till 4 P.M.

passing fog.

28.23 28.25 28.22 28.22 28.22 55.00 54.30 54.00 55.00 54.30 54.00 54.00 56.00 E

22 28.30 28.30 28.28 28.23 28.23 54.00 57.00 54.30 54.00 56.00 54.00 53.00 58.30 NE

5 EbN

4 E

Dense fog and drizzling rain.

2 E

1 !

Dense log; from 7.30 A.M. passing fog; from 11

A.M. fine; 5.20 P.M. thick fog.

Letters. Papers.

Abrahams, T. Almy, C. ?. Anderson, J.

Church, J. Costa, F. D.

1 1

Frickle & Co. 1

Ferdinand

Cruz, A. C. R. 1

Whampoa Abbott, W. R. 1

Champs, C.

Graves

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD JANUARY, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 22nd January, 1864.

Lets. Paps.

Souza Shields, Capt. 1 Sanders, J. O.

Letters. Papers.

Holmes, G. 3

Nielsen, C. P. Napier, J.

Jones, T.

Chaves, M.

Gibbons, F. 1

Johnson, C.

Otto,

Satton, D.

Ahlmann, L.P. 1

Colombo, G.

Gerhold, C.

Jordan, E.

Shepherd, Capt. 1

Clarke, F.

Garratt, R.

Jump, G.

Phillips, J.

Spooner, E. H. 1

Bedggood, G.

Globe Parcel Co,

Pickering, C.W.2

Siggery, T.

Bowman, C.

Duguid, J.

Agents for the f

Laun, E.

Pimm, J.

Sandilands, J. 8

Baptista, A.

Dorman, D.

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Lord, J.

Pagson, G. M. E.2

Smidt de, J.

Beyan, W. J.

Dahl, S.

Grigor, J. McL. 1

Baning, G. W. 1

Downie, George 4

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Laight, W.

Puerto, J. E.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Bateman, J.

Destrongnoy

Gibbs, E.

Lewis Circus, 15

Poons, A.

Sielfeld, A.

Brown,

Devarr, S. P.

Gibbes, H.

Landstein & Co., 2

Porter, T.

Stafford, W.

Pereira,

Saabye, H.

Baker, James Jr. 1

Dowers, M.

Hall, Mr.

Baker, C. F. 1

Dahlberg,

Murray,

Swain, G.

Halen, J.

Rodrigues, A. P. 1

Bielfeld, A.

Meroe, G.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Herbert, W.

Rumson, J.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Moller,

Thomas, L.

Dundas, Capt. 1

Hannaford, Capt.1

Reynolds, G.

Meyers, J.

Tayloy, Revd. 1

Herman, M.

Ramsey,

Clarance, Mrs. 1

Ellison, T.

Murphy, G.

Titens, Capt. 1

Rocha, Sor. D.

Hart & Co., J. 2

Clare, W.

Maury, T.

Harvey, J.

J., Manila 1r.

Williams,

Connelly, C.

Folgin, Capt.

Milne, J.

Rozzell, W.

Child, J.

Hay, Capt.

Walker, J

Miller, H.

Fernandes, A. P. 2

Halse, R.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Wilson, F.

Marshall, J.

Cumming,

Fenton, J. J.

Hook, T.

Roberts, T.

Mason, N.

Com, D. S.

Forbes, F.

Howell, H.

Robinson, Capt. 3

Coath, W.

Flude, F.

McGurn, W.

Wilkins, Mr. Wolff,

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Mayo, C.

Smith

1 1

Letters. Papers

Letters. Papers.

Anne Bowen

Creton

Fanny Fern

Antipodes

Catharine

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 22nd January, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

San Lourenzo Sooloo

Letters. Papers.

Lucky Star

Oasis

Laure

Olympia

Avalanche

Cezar

Avenir

Canton

Aunt Lessy

Canaan

Granville

Glaucester Gaston

Anglo Saxon

Alpaca

Dictator

Glendoveer Gazelle

1321

Loyola

Oriental

Sardinia

Lets. Paps.

Ly-ee-moon

Lyon

Onward Orue

Surat

Silome

Spy

Akindo

Dorcas Prince 1

Anita

Day Break

Amoy

Diana

Dolphin

Benefactor

D. Sex

Brilliant

Dirigo

Bucton Castle 1

Denmark

Belvidere

Burlington

Henrietta Hadassah Helios

Indiaman

Independence Isaac Jealis

Edith

Elphine

Jean Bart

Contest

Edward Percy 1

Castle

Emma

Jacatra

Johanna

Competitor

Empress

John Banfield

241

211

10 00 00 E

Mountain Ash 4

Maggie Atkinson 4

Mary Warren

Pambert

Stornway

Maria L. Antonietta 3

Princess of Wales

Sebastapol

Princes Royal 1

Penguin

Merchantman 6

Portland

Typhoon Thalaba

Mary Whitridge 2

Panama

Melbrek

Pruth

Unrivelled

Mercury

Mencius

Queen of England 1

Virginia

Maria Barlett 2

Mary Frazier

Vanguard 6

Renown

Mary Ross

Rifleman

Race Horse

New York

Calcutta

John Bibby

Normen

Somas

WestAustralian 1 Wyoming Willey

Conflict

Fytam Star

Champion

Feroze Shah

Luna

Orient

2 3

Silver Eagle Sorie

Wandering Jew 1 W. Continent

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Ships of War, 22nd January, 1864.

Algerine

　　　Brisk Bustard

Letters. Papers.

Cormorant 2 Coquette Centaur

Haughty Havoc

Janus

3 5

Melville Manila

Rifleman Rattler Ringdove

Tartar

Valorous

Clown

1 1 Flamer

Leven

P. Charlotte 7 Pearl

Scout

Weazel

Severn

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 22nd January, 1864.

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Letters. Papers.

Staff Surg. J. Lindsey Curtis 1 Taylor, Captain

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD JANUARY, 1864.

In re MOSSAJEE DOWOODJEE SETTY, deceased.

OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin, and all other persons, to produce any Wills or Codicils of the above party, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on Friday, the twenty-ninth day of January, A.D. 1864, or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court may think fit.

By the Court,

N. R. MASSON, Actg. Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

HONGKONG.

FOREIGN ATTACHMENT.

Between

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 30th January, SPECIE until Noon on the 31st January; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 30th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the and HENRY KINGSMILL, Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- Plaintiffs,

larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

FREDERICK HOWEN BLOCK

and

EDWARD HERCULES DUUS,

Defendant.

WHEREAS an action has been commenced in

this Court at the suit of the above named Frederick Howen Block and Henry Kingsmill against the above named Edward Hercules Duus to recover the sum of Two Thousand Dollars for money paid by the Plaintiffs for the use of the Defendant at his request and being alleged that the said Edward Hercules Duus does not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued re- turnable on the First day of February_next ensuing, wherein Walter Ormiston and Henry Hemoley Severs are Garnishees.

Notice is hereby given thereof, and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said Edward Hercules Duus or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Or- dinance of this Island intituled An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony the said Attachment may be dissolved.

Dated the 15th day of January, A.D., 1864. EDWARD H. POLLARD, Plaintiff's Attorney.

HONGKONG, 15th January, 1864.

The Representatives of the

CANTON FOREIGN COMMUNITY OF 1856.

Gentlemen,-The amount of Interest accruing upon the Indemnity paid by the Chinese Govern- ment for the destruction of the property belonging to the late Canton Fire Brigade is Nine hundred and Ninety-five Dollars and Ninety-eight cents. As those amongst your number who continue to reside at Canton are known to feel much dis- satisfaction that no portion of the principal sum was voted to the re-establishment of a Fire Brigade for the protection of the Settlement at Shameen, I beg to propose that the amount above mentioned be left in the hands of H. M. Consul for that purpose, to which I believe it to be fully adequate. Should no objections to this course be intimated to me on or before the 15th February next, I shall consider myself exonerated from responsi- bility in regard to the sum in question.—I am, Gentlemen, your obedient Servant,

C. W. MURRAY, Treasurer to the late Canton Fire Brigade.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

THE NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship

"BEHAR," Captain DUNDAS, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Monday, the 1st February, 1864, at 2 P.M.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 16th January, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

ALSO, PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

N Tuesday, the 26th of January, at Noon, the Company's Steam-ship TIGRE, Com- mandant DESPAUDAIZ, H.I.M.N.,with Her Bri- tannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:

ΟΝ

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyds Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste :

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia, and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 11 per cent upon Merchandize, and ? per cent on Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of January; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

As the Manifests of Merchandize have to be

the Bills of Lading; and the Company will not be responsible for any consequence or prejudice which may ensue from an incorrect declaration. For particulars respecting Freight and Passage, apply at the Company's Office, Queen's Road.

C. BERTRAND,

Hongkong, 4th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

Agent.

E have established a branch of our firm in

Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE

in our firm of THE interest and responsibility in our firm of

the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co.

China, 21st November, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE business of the undersigned will from and after this date be carried on under the Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DOS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS. Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

FOR SALE.

NGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR for 1864, and complete tables of Rates of Postage, printed on card board at $1 per copy.

D. NORONHA. Hongkong, 26th December, 1863.

NOTICE.

UBSCRIBERS to the Hongkong Government Gazette, wishing to have extra copies of the same to complete their file of last year, are hereby informed that they can have them by applying at this office.

TERMS:

Subscription per Annum, payable in ad-

vance,.

Single copies to Subscribers each,.

Do. to non-Subscribers each, Advertisements of Five lines and under,..

Do. in Chinese--for 25 Char- acters and under,.

closed on the evening of the 25th, the Shippers Repetition, half the price. are requested to present their Shipping Orders before 4 P.M. of said day; for past that time, no more Bills of Lading shall be delivered to them, except after the departure of the Steamer.

A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages destined beyond Suez is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be furnished by the Shippers to the Agent with

$10.00

1.00

D. NORONHA, Government Printer.

Noronha's Printing Office, Hongkong, 2nd January 1864.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OsWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTONSTREET,

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 5.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 19.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Copy of a Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between Her Majesty and the King of Italy, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

TREATY OF COMMERCE AND NAVIGATION BETWEEN HER MAJESTY AND THE KING OF ITALY.

SIGNED AT TURIN, AUGUST 6, 1863.

[Ratifications exchanged at London, October 29, 1863.]

　　In the Name of the most Holy and Indivisible Trinity. HER Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and His Majesty the King of Italy, being desirous of extending and facilitating the relations of commerce between their respective dominions and subjects, have re- solved to conclude a Treaty for that purpose, and have named as their respective Plenipotentiaries, that is to say:

Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, &c., Sir James Hudson, a Knight Commander of the Most Ho- nourable Order of the Bath, Her Majesty's Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to His Majesty the King of Italy;

And His Majesty the King of Italy, Giovanni Manna, Senator of the Kingdom, Grand Officer of the Order of Saints Maurice and Lazarus, Minister Secretary of State for Agriculture, In- dustry, and Commerce;

Who, after having communicated to each other their respective full powers, found in good and due form, have agreed upon and concluded the following Articles:-

ARTICLE I.

　　　There shall be between all the dominions and possessions of the two High Contracting Parties, reciprocal freedom of commerce and navigation. The subjects of each of the two Contracting Parties,

In Nome della Santissima ed Indivisibile Trinit? SUA Maest? il Re d'Italia e Sua Maest? la Regina del Regno Unito della Gran Bretagna e d'Irlanda, desiderosi di estendere e facilitare le relazioni di commercio tra i loro rispettivi dominii e sudditi, hanno determinato di conchiudere un Trattato per questo scopo, ed hanno nominato a loro rispettivi Plenipotenziarii, cio?:--

Sua Maest? il Re d'Italia, Giovanni Manna, Senatore del Regno, Grande Ufficiale dell' Ordine dei Santi Maurizio e Lazzaro, Ministro Segretario di Stato per l'Agricoltura, l'Industria, ed il Com- mercio;

E Sua Maest? la Regina del Regno Unito della Gran Bretagna e d'Irlanda, Sir James Hudson, Commendatore dell' Onorevolissimo Ordine del Bagno, Suo Inviato Straordinario e Ministro Pleni- potenziario presso Sua Maest? il Re d'Italia;

I quali, dopo essersi reciprocamente comunicati i loro rispettivi pieni poteri, riconosciuti in buona e debita forma, convennero nella stipulazione dei seguenti Articoli:-

ARTICOLO I.

Vi sar? tra tutti gli stati e possessi delle due Alte Parti Contraenti libert? reciproca di commer- cio e di navigazione. I sudditi di ognuna di esse Parti Contraenti avranno facolt? di entrare libera-

38 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30?? JANUARY, 1864.

　respectively, shall have liberty freely and securely to come, with their ships and cargoes, to all places, ports, and rivers in the dominions and possessions of the other, to which other foreigners are or may be permitted to come; and shall, throughout the whole extent of the dominions and possessions of the other, enjoy the same rights, privileges, liber- ties, favours, immunities, and exemptions in mat- ters of commerce and navigation, which are or may be enjoyed by native subjects generally.

ARTICLE II.

　　No other or higher duties shall be imposed on the importation into the dominions and possessions of Her Britannic Majesty, of any article the pro- duce or manufacture of the dominions and posses- sions of His Majesty the King of Italy, from whatever place arriving, and no other or higher duties shall be imposed on the importation into the dominions and possessions of His Majesty the King of Italy, of any article the produce or ma- nufacture of Her Britannic Majesty's dominions and possessions, from whatever place arriving, than are or may be payable on the like article, the produce or manufacture of any other foreign country; nor shall any prohibition be maintained or imposed on the importation of any article the produce or manufacture of the dominions and possessions of either of the Contracting Parties into the dominions and possessions of the other, which shall not equally extend to the importation of the like articles being the produce or manufacture of any other country.

His Majesty the King of Italy further engages that he will not prohibit the importation into his dominions and possessions of any article the produce or manufacture of the dominions and possessions of Her Britannic Majesty, from whatever place arriving.

mente e sicuramente coi loro bastimenti e carichi in tutti i luoghi, porti, e riviere degli stati e pos- sessi dell'altra, la cui entrata ? fin d'ora permessa o la sar? nel seguito agli stranieri, e godranno ri- spettivamente negli stati e possessi dell'altra, degli stessi diritti, privileg?, libert?, favori, immunit?, ed esenzioni in materia di commercio e navigazione di cui godono o godranno i nazionali.

ARTICOLO II.

All' importazione negli stati e possedimenti di Sua Maest? Britannica di qualsiasi mercanzia, pro- dotta o fabbricata negli stati o possessi di Sua Maest? il Re d'Italia, qualunque siane la prove- nienza, e similmente all' importazione negli stati e possessi di Sua Maest? il Re d'Italia di qualsiasi mercanzia, prodotta o fabbricata negli stati di Sua Maest? la Regina d'Inghilterra, qualunque ne sia la provenienza, non saranno riscossi altri o maggiori dazi d'entrata che quelli che si pagano o potranno pagarsi sui consimili articoli prodotti o fabbricati in qualunque altro paese straniero.

Non potr? conservarsi n? imporsi dall' una delle Alte Parti Contraenti alcun divieto all' importa- zione ne' proprii stati e possessi di qualsiasi mer- canzia prodotta o fabbricata negli stati o possessi dell' altra, senza che tal divieto non sia nell' istessa guisa applicato all' importazione di consimili mer- canzie prodotte o fabbricate in qualunque siasi altro paese.

Sua Maest? il Re d'Italia s'impegna ancora a non proibire l'importazione ne' suoi dominii e pos- sessioni di qualsiasi mercanzia prodotta o fabbricata nei dominii e possessi di Sua Maest? Britannica, qualunque siane la provenienza.

ARTICLE III.

　　No other or higher duties or charges shall be imposed in the dominions and possessions of either of the Contracting Parties, on the exportation of any article to the dominions and possessions of the other, than such as are, or may be, payable on the exportation of the like article to any other foreign country; nor shall any prohibition be imposed on the exportation of any article from the dominions and possessions of either of the two Contracting Parties to the dominions and possessions of the other, which shall not equally extend to the ex- portation of the like article to any other country.

ARTICLE IV.

The subjects of one of the Contracting Parties shall enjoy, in the dominions and possessions of the other, equality of treatment with native sub- jects in all that relates to the transit trade; and also in regard to ware-housing, bounties, facilities, and drawbacks.

ARTICOLO III.

Sull' esportazione di qualsiasi mercanzia dagli stati e possessi d'una delle Parti Contraenti, in destinazione degli stati e possessi dell' altra, non saranno riscossi altri diritti o maggiori di quelli che si riscuoteranno sui simili articoli esportati per qualsivoglia altro paese straniero. Non sar? im- posto divieto all' esportazione di qualsiasi mercanzia dagli stati e possessi di una delle Parti Contraenti per gli stati e possessi dell' altra, senza che tal divieto sia applicato, nell' istessa guisa, all' espor- tazione di consimili articoli per qualsiasi altro paese straniero.

ARTICOLO IV.

I sudditi di una delle due Parti Contraenti godranno, negli stati e possessi dell' altra, egua- glianza di trattamento co' nazionali in tutto quanto ha rapporto al commercio di transito, ed anche in quello che concerne magazzinaggio, diritti di rim- portazione, favori, e drawbacks.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

ARTICLE V.

All articles which are or may be legally import- able into the ports of the dominions and possessions of Her Britannic Majesty in British vessels, may likewise be imported into those ports in Italian vessels, without being liable to any other or higher duties or charges, of whatever denomination, than if such articles were imported in British vessels; and reciprocally, all articles which are or may be legally importable into the ports of the dominions and possessions of His Majesty the King of Italy in Italian vessels, may likewise be imported into those ports in British vessels, without being liable to any other or higher duties or charges, of what- ever denomination, than if such articles were imported in Italian vessels. Such reciprocal equa- lity of treatment shall take effect without distinc- tion, whether such articles come directly from the place of origin, or from any other place.

In the same manner there shall be perfect equa- lity of treatment in regard to exportation, so that the same export duties shall be paid, and the same bounties and drawbacks allowed, in the dominions and possessions of either of the Contracting Parties, on the exportation of any article which is or may be legally exportable therefrom, whether such exportation shall take place in Italian or in British vessels, and whatever may be the place of destina- tion, whether a port of either of the Contracting Parties or of any third Power.

ARTICLE VI.

No duties of tonnage, harbour, pilotage, light- house, quarantine, or other similar or corresponding duties, of whatever nature, or under whatever denomination, levied in the name or for the profit of Government, public functionaries, private indi- viduals, corporations, or establishments of any kind, shall be imposed in the ports of the dominions and possessions of either country upon the vessels of the other country, which shall not equally and under the same conditions be imposed in the like cases on national vessels in general. Such equality of treatment shall apply reciprocally to the respective vessels, from whatever port or place they may arrive, and whatever may be their place of destination.

ARTICLE VII.

In all that regards the stationing, loading, and unloading of vessels in the ports, basins, docks, roadsteads, harbours, or rivers of the dominions and possessions of the two countries, no privilege shall be granted to national vessels which shall not be equally granted to vessels of the other country; the intention of the Contracting Parties being that in this respect also the respective vessels shall be treated on the footing of perfect equality.

ARTICLE VIII.

The Contracting Parties agree that, in regard to the coasting trade, the vessels and subjects of each Contracting Party shall enjoy, in the domi-

ARTICOLO V.

Qualunque prodotto che pu? o potr? legalmente importarsi ne' porti degli stati e possessi di Sua Maest? Britannica sopra bastimenti Inglesi, potr? egualmente importarsi negli stessi porti sopra bas- timenti Italiani, senza essere sottoposti ad altri o maggiori diritti od oneri di quelli cui lo stesso prodotto andrebbe sottoposto se fosse importato con bastimenti Inglesi; e reciprocamente, tutti i prodotti che possono o potranno legalmente impor- tarsi ne' porti degli stati e possessi di Sua Maest? il Re d'Italia sopra bastimenti Italiani, potranno parimente importarsi sopra bastimenti Inglesi, senza essere tenuti ad altri o maggiori diritti ed oneri di quelli cui lo stesso prodotto andrebbe sot- toposto, se fosse importato con bastimenti Italiani. Questa eguaglianza di reciproco trattamento sar? sempre dovuta, sia che le mercanzie provengano direttamente dal luogo d'origine, ovvero da qual- siasi altra localit?.

La stessa perfetta eguaglianza di trattamento sar? dovuta a riguardo della esportazione, in guisa che negli stati e possessi di una e dell' altra delle due Parti Contraenti si pagheranno sull' uscita dei pro- dotti che possono o potranno legalmente esportarsi, gli stessi diritti di esportazione e si accorderanno gli stessi favori e drawbacks, tanto se siano espor- tati sopra bastimenti Italiani quanto sopra basti- menti Inglesi, e qualunque siasi la loro destinazione, per un porto dell' una o dell' altra delle Parti Contraenti o di una terza Potenza.

ARTICOLO VI.

Nessun diritto di tonnellaggio, di porto, di pilo- taggio, di faro, di quarantena, o altro simigliante od equivalente, di qualunque natura o sotto qual- siasi denominazione, potr? essere riscosso a profitto dello Stato, di funzionari pubblici, d'individui pri- vati, di corporazioni o di stabilimenti di qualsivoglia specie, se tali diritti non siano egualmente riscossi sui bastimenti nazionali. Quest' eguaglianza di trattamento si applicher? reciprocamente ai rispet- tivi bastimenti, da qualsiasi porto o localit? arrivino, e qualunque sia la loro destinazione.

ARTICOLO VII.

Per tutto quanto concerne il collocamento, il carico e il discarico dei bastimenti ne' porti, bacini, docks, darsene, rade e riviere degli stati o possessi ne' due paesi, non potr? accordarsi alcun privilegio ai navigli nazionali, il quale non sia parimente concesso ai navigli dell' altro paese, essendo inten- zione delle due Parti Contracnti che a tal riguardo bastimenti dell' una e dell'altra siano trattati sul piede di prefetta eguaglianza.

ARTICOLO VIII.

In ordine al commercio di costa o cabotaggio, le Parti Contraenti pattuiscono che i bastimenti e sudditi dell' una godranno, negli stati e possessi

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nions and possessions of the other, the same pri- vileges, and shall be treated in all respects in the same manner, as national vessels and native subjects.

　　The provisions of this Article shall, however, as respects the Colonial coasting trade, be deemed to extend only to the coasting trade of such of the Colonial Possessions of Her Britannic Majesty as may have petitioned or may hereafter petition Her Majesty, under the provisions of the Act relating thereto, to throw open their coasting trade to foreign vessels.

ARTICLE IX.

　　All vessels which according to British law are to be deemed British vessels, and all vessels which according to Italian law are to be deemed Italian vessels, shall for the purposes of this Treaty be deemed British and Italian vessels respectively.

ARTICLE X.

　　The Contracting Parties agree that in all matters relating to commerce and navigation, any privilege, favour, or immunity whatever, which either Con- tracting Party has actually granted, or may here- after grant, to the subjects or citizens of any other State, shall be extended immediately and uncon- ditionally to the subjects or citizens of the other Contracting Party; it being their intention that the trade and navigation of each country shall be placed, in all respects, by the other on the footing of the most favoured nation.

ARTICLE XI.

　　Any import duty levied ad valorem in the terri- tories of His Majesty the King of Italy shall be calculated on the value at the place of production or fabrication of the object imported, with the addition of the cost of transport, insurance, and commission necessary for the importation into Italy, its dominions and possessions, as far as the port of discharge.

　　For the levying of these duties, the importer shall make a written declaration at the Custom- house, stating the value and description of the goods imported, with the addition aforesaid. If the Custom-house authorities shall be of opinion that the declared value is insufficient, they shall be at liberty to take the goods on paying to the importer the price declared, with an addition of five per cent.

　　This payment, together with the restitution of any duty which may have been levied upon such goods, shall be made within the fifteen days fol- lowing the declaration.

ARTICLE XII.

　　The subjects of each of the Contracting Parties shall have, in the dominions and possessions of the other, the same rights as native subjects in regard to trade-marks and designs of every description applicable to articles of manufacture.

dell' altra, gli stessi privileg?, e saranno trattati nella stessa guisa dei bastimenti e sudditi nazionali.

Questa disposizione, in quanto concerne il cabo- taggio Coloniale, s'intender? ristretta al commercio sulle coste dei possedimenti di quelle Colonie di Sua Maest? la Regina della Gran Bretagna le quali abbiano fatto domanda a Sua Maest? o la faranno perch?, in virt? dell' Atto relativo alle Colonie, permetta il commercio di cabotaggio sulle loro coste ai bastimenti stranieri.

ARTICOLO IX.

I bastimenti che a norma delle leggi Inglesi sono considerati come bastimente Inglesi, e quelli che secondo le leggi Italiane sono considerati come bastimenti Italiani, saranno rispettivamente con- siderati Inglesi e Italiani per gli effetti del presente Trattato.

ARTICOLO X.

Le Parti Contraenti pattuiscono che qualunque privilegio, favore, o esenzione in materia di com- mercio e di navigazione, sia dall' una di esse con- cessa, o possa concedersi in avvenire, a' sudditi o cittadini di qualsiasi altro Stato, si estender? im- mediatamente e senza condizioni ai sudditi e cittadini dell'altra Parte Contraente, essendo in- tenzione delle due Parti che il commercio e la navigazione di ciascuno dei due paesi sia collocata, per ogni rispetto, sul piede della nazione pi?

favorita.

ARTICOLO XI.

I dazi ad valorem che si riscuotono all'importa- zione negli stati di Sua Maest? il Re d'Italia saranno calcolati sul valore al luogo della produ- zione o fabbricazione dell'oggetto importato, coll' aggiunta delle spese di trasporto, di assicurazione e di provvigione necessarie per l'introduzione in Italia, e ne' suoi porti o possessi, sino al porto di scarico.

Per far luogo al pagamento di questi dazi, l'im- portatore deve fare alla dogana una dichiarazione scritta, nella quale siano indicati il valore e la natura degli oggetti importati, coll' aggiunta di cui sopra. Se le autorit? doganali sono di parere che il valore dichiarato ? insufficiente, sar? loro facoltativo di appropriarsi la mercanzia mediante il pagamento all' importatore del prezzo dichiarato, con un compenso del cinque per cento.

Tal pagamento, come pure la restituzione di qualsiasi diritto che fosse stato riscosso sulla mer- canzia, sar? fatto ne' quindici giorni successivi alla dichiarazione.

ARTICOLO XII.

In ordine alle marche di fabbrica ed ai disegni d'ogni specie concernenti articoli di manifattura, i sudditi di ciascuna delle Parti Contraenti avranno, negli stati e possessi dell' altra, gli stessi diritti dei

nazionali.

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ARTICLE XIII.

It shall be free for each of the Contracting Par- ties to appoint Consuls-General, Consuls, Vice- Consuls, and Consular Agents, to reside in the towns and ports of the dominions and possessions of the other. Such Consuls-General, Consuls, Vice-Consuls, and Consular Agents, however, shall not enter upon their functions until after they shall have been approved and admitted, in the usual form, by the Government to which they are sent. They shall exercise whatever functions, and enjoy whatever privileges, exemptions, and im- munities are or shall be granted there to Consuls

of the most favoured nation.

ARTICLE XIV.

　　The subjects of each of the Contracting Parties, conforming themselves to the laws of the coun- try,-

1. Shall have full liberty, with their families, to enter, travel, or reside in any part of the do- minions and possessions of the other Contracting Party.

2. They shall be permitted to hire or possess the houses, manufactories, ware-houses, shops, and premises, which may be necessary for them.

3. They may carry on their commerce, either in person or by any agents whom they may think fit to employ.

　　　4. They shall not be subject, in respect of their persons or property, or in respect of passports, licenses for residence or establishment, nor in res- pect of their commerce or industry, to any taxes, whether general or local, nor to imposts or obliga- tions of any kind whatever, other or greater than those which are or may be imposed upon native subjects.

ARTICLE XV.

The subjects of each of the Contracting Parties in the dominions and possessions of the other shall be exempted from all compulsory military service whatever, whether in the army, navy, or national guard or militia. They shall be equally exempted from all judicial and municipal functions whatever, as well as from all contributions, whether pecuniary or in kind, imposed as a compensation for personal service; and, finally, from forced loans and mili- tary exactions or requisitions.

ARTICLE XVI.

　　　The subjects of each of the Contracting Parties in the dominions and possessions of the other shall be at full liberty to acquire, possess, and dispose of every description of property which the laws of the country may permit any foreigners, of what- soever nation, to acquire and possess. They may acquire and dispose of the same, whether by pur- chase, sale, donation, exchange, marriage, testa- ment, succession ab intestato, or in any other manner, under the same conditions as are es- tablished by the laws of the country for all foreign-

ers.

Their heirs and representatives may succeed

ARTICOLO XIII.

Sar? in facolt? di ciascuna delle Parti Contraenti di nominare Consoli-Generali, Consoli, Vice-Con- soli, e Agenti Consolari, con residenza nelle citt? e porti degli stati e possessi dell' altra. I Consoli- Generali, Consoli, Vice-Consoli, e Agenti Consolari, non potranno per? assumere l'esercizio delle loro funzioni sino a che non sono stati approvati e ammessi, secondo le formalit? di uso, dal Governo presso cui sono destinati. Essi eserciteranno tutte le funzioni, e godranno di tutti i privileg?, esenzioni, e immunit?, d'ogni specie, che siano accordate ai Consoli della nazione pi? favorita.

ARTICOLO XIV.

I sudditi di ciascuna delle Parti Contraenti, uniformandosi alle leggi del paese,-

1. Dovranno avere piena libert?, sia per s? che per le loro famiglie, di entrare, viaggiare, o resie- dere in qualunque sia luogo degli stati e possessi dell' altra Parte Contraente.

2. Sar? loro facultativo di affittare o possedere case, manifatture, magazzini, botteghe, e locali, che saranno ad essi necessari.

3. Potranno esercitare il loro commercio, sia personalmente, sia per mezzo di agenti che credano opportuno adoperarvi.

4. Non saranno, in alcun caso, sottoposti per le loro persone o propriet?, o pei passaporti, permessi di soggiorno, o di stabilimento, o per l'esercizio del loro commercio o industria, ad alcuna tassa generale o locale, n? imposta od obligazione qualsiasi, che siano differenti o superiori a quelle che s'impongono, o possano imporsi, ai sudditi nazionali.

ARTICOLO XV.

I sudditi di ciascuna delle Parti Contraenti saranno esenti, negli stati e possessi dell' altra, dal servizio militare obbligatorio, sia nell' esercito, nella marina, nella guardia nazionale, sia nella milizia. Saranno parimente esenti da ogni ufficio giudiciario e municipale, come pure da ogni specie di contribuzione, in danaro o in natura, imposta a compenso del servizio personale, e finalmente da qualsiasi prestito forzato, prestazione o requisizione militare.

ARTICOLO XVI.

I sudditi di ciascuna delle Parti Contraenti avranno piena libert?, negli stati e possessi dell' altra, di acquistare, possedere, e disporre di ogni sorta di propriet? che le leggi del paese permettono agli stranieri, di qualsiasi nazione, di acquistare e di possedervi. Essi potranno acquistare e dis- porre delle loro propriet? per compra, vendita, donazione, permuta, matrimonio, testamento, suc- cessione ab intestato, o. in qualsiasi altra maniera, alle stesse condizioni che sono stabilite dalle leggi locali per tutti gli stranieri. I loro eredi o rap- presentanti potranno succedere in queste propriet?

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to and take possession of such property, either in person or by agents acting on their behalf, in the same manner and in the same legal forms as sub- jects of the country. In the absence of heirs and representatives the property shall be treated in the same manner as the like property belonging to a subject of the country under similar circum-

stances.

　　In none of these respects shall they pay upon the value of such property any other or higher impost, duty, or charge, than is payable by sub- jects of the country. In every case the subjects of the Contracting Parties shall be permitted to export their property, or the proceeds thereof if sold, freely, and without being subjected on such exportation to pay any duty as foreigners, or any other or higher duties than those to which subjects of the country are liable under similar circum-

stances.

ARTICLE XVII.

　　The dwellings, manufactures, warehouses, and shops of the subjects of each of the Contracting Parties in the dominions and possessions of the other, and all premises appertaining thereto, des- tined for purposes of residence or commerce, shall be respected. If there should be occasion to make a search of, or a domiciliary visit to, such dwel- lings and premises, or to examine or inspect books, papers, or accounts, such measure shall be exe- cuted only in conformity with the legal warrant or order in writing of a tribunal, or of the compe- tent authority.

　　The subjects of each of the two Contracting Parties in the dominions and possessions of the other shall have free access to the Courts of Jus- tice for the prosecution and defence of their rights. They shall enjoy in this respect the same rights and privileges as subjects of the country, and shall, like them, be at liberty to employ, in all causes, their advocates, attorneys, or agents from among the persons admitted to the exercise of those pro- fessions according to the laws of the country.

ARTICLE XVIII.

　　Any ship of war or merchant vessel of either of the Contracting Parties which may be compelled by stress of weather, or by accident, to take shelter in a port of the other, shall be at liberty to refit therein, to procure all necessary stores, and to put to sea again, without paying any dues other than such as would be payable in a similar case by a national vessel. In case, however, the master of a merchant-vessel should be under the necessity of disposing of a part of his merchandize in order to defray his expenses, he shall be bound to con- form to the regulations and tariffs of the place to which he may have come.

　　If any ship of war or merchant-vessel of one of the Contracting Parties should run aground or be wrecked upon the coasts of the other, such ship or vessel, and all parts thereof, and all furniture and appurtenances belonging thereunto, and all goods and merchandize saved therefrom, including

prenderne possesso, sia in persona, sia per mezzo di agenti per loro conto, nella stessa guisa e nelle stesse forme legali richieste pei nazionali. In mancanza di eredi o di rappresentanti, le loro pro- priet? saranno trattate nell' istessa maniera come se appartenessero ad un suddito del paese posto in eguali condizioni.

In tutti questi casi essi non pagheranno sul valore delle loro propriet? altre o maggiori tasse, diritti, e carichi, di quelli che sarebbero dovuti dei sudditi nazionali. sudditi nazionali. I sudditi di ciascuna delle Parti Contraenti potranno, in ogni caso, esportare le loro propriet?, od il ricavo della loro vendita, con tutta libert?, e senza essere sottoposti per tale esporta- zione al pagamento di alcun diritto come straniero, o di alcun diritto che sia differente da quelli cui andrebbero soggetti in simili casi i sudditi del paese.

ARTICOLO XVII.

Le abitazioni, gli stabilimenti industriali, i ma- gazzini, e le botteghe tenute dai sudditi di ciascuna delle Parti Contraenti negli stati e possessi dell' altra, come pure i locali che loro appartengono, destinati al commercio, saranno rispettati. Nel caso di perquisizione, o di visita domiciliare, in tali abitazioni o locali, e nel caso di ricognizione di libri, carte, e conti, non vi si potr? procedere che dietro autorizzazione legale od ordine scritto di un tribunale, o altra autorit? competente.

I sudditi di ciascuna della due Parti Contraenti potranno, negli stati e possessi dell' altra, far valere i loro diritti e difenderli avanti i tribunali. Essi in tal caso godranno dei diritti e privileg? de' na- zionali, e potranno, al pari di questi, affidare la trattazione delle loro cause ad avvocati, procuratori, e agenti i quali abbiano diritto, secondo le leggi del paese, di esercitare tali professioni.

ARTICOLO XVIII.

I vascelli da guerra o bastimenti mercantili di una delle Parti Contraenti, i quali per necessit? o per accidente trovinsi costretti a rifugiarsi nei porti dell' altra, vi potranno essere riparati, e avranno facolt? di approvvigionarsi e riprendere il mare, e in tutti questi casi non saranno tenuti a pagare altri o maggiori diritti di quelli che sarebbero dovuti da navi nazionali. Per? se il capitano di un bastimento mercantile si trovi nella necessit? di disporre di una parte del carico pel pagamento delle sue spese, dovr? uniformarsi in tal caso ai regolamenti e alle tariffe locali.

Se avvenga che un vascello da guerra o basti- mento mercantile dell' una delle Parti Contraenti s'arreni o faccia naufragio sulle coste degli stati o possessi dell' altra, queste navi, le loro parti o rottami, l'alberatura e ogni altro oggetto che vi appartengano, come pure tutte le mercanzie che

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30?n JANUARY, 1864.

any which may have been cast into the sea, or the proceeds thereof if sold, as well as all papers found on board such stranded or wrecked ship or vessel, shall be given up to the owners or their agents when claimed by them. If there are no such owners or agents on the spot, then the same shall be delivered to the British or Italian Consul- General, Consul, or Vice-Consul, in whose district the wreck or stranding may have taken place, upon being claimed by him within the period fixed by the laws of the country; and such Consuls, owners, or agents, shall pay only the expenses in- curred in the preservation of the property, together with the salvage or other expenses which would have been payable in the like case of a wreck of a national vessel.

　　The goods and merchandize saved from the wreck shall be exempt from all duties of Customs, unless cleared for consumption, in which case they shall pay the same rate of duty as if they had been imported in a national vessel.

　　In the case either of a vessel being driven in by stress of weather, run aground, or wrecked, the respective Consuls-General, Consuls, Vice-Consuls, and Consular Agents shall, if the owner or master or other agent of the owner is not present, or is present and requires it, be authorized to interpose in order to afford the necessary assistance to their fellow-countrymen.

saranno state salvate, comprese quelle gettate in mare, o il ricavo della loro vendita, e le carte tutte rinvenute a bordo della nave arrenata o naufragata, saranno restituite al proprietario o chi per esso, appena siano reclamate. Nel caso manchi il pro- prietario o chi per esso, ogni cosa sar? consegnata al Console-Generale, Console, o Vice-Console Bri- tannico o Italiano del distretto ov' ebbe luogo il naufragio o l'arrenamento, dietro domanda che l'interessato dovr? fare nel termine fissato dalle ligge locali. I Consoli, i proprietar?, o loro rap- presentanti, non saranno tenuti che al pagamento delle spese occorse per la conservazione della pro- priet?, comprese quelle di salvataggio e simili, che in casi analoghi sarebbero dovute dalle navi na- zionali.

Le mercanzie e oggetti salvati dal naufragio non saranno sottoposti ai diritti di dogana, se non in quanto vengano dichiarati per la consumazione, ed in questi casi pagheranno solamente gli stessi diritti che sarebbero dovuti se fossero importati sopra nave nazionale.

Occorrendo che una nave debba per necessit? entrare in un porto, sia arrenata o faccia naufragio, i Consoli-Generali, Consoli, e Vice-Consoli, sono autorizzati ad interporsi perch? sia data la neces- saria assistenza ai loro connazionali, occorrendo per? la richiesta del capitano, padrone, o loro rappresentante, quando trovinsi presenti.

ARTICLE XIX.

The Consuls-General, Consuls, Vice-Consuls, and Consular Agents of each of the Contracting Par- ties, residing in the dominions and possessions of the other, shall receive from the local authorities such assistance as can by law be given to them for the recovery of deserters from the vessels of their respective countries.

ARTICLE XX.

The present Treaty of Commerce and Naviga- tion, when ratified, shall be substituted for the Treaties in force between the High Contracting Parties, namely, those concluded on the 5th April, 1847, and 30th December, 1854, between Great Britain and Tuscany; and on the 29th April, 1845, between Great Britain and the Two Sicilies; and on the 27th February, 1851, and 9th August, 1854, between Great Britain and Sardinia; and shall remain in force for ten years from the date of the exchange of the ratifications, and further until the expiration of twelve months after either of the Contracting Parties shall have given notice to the other of its intention to terminate the same; each of the Contracting Parties being at liberty to give such notice to the other at the expiration of the first nine years, or at any time afterwards.

ARTICOLO XIX.

I Consoli-Generali, Consoli, Vice-Consoli, e Agenti Consolari di ciascuna delle Parti Contraenti, residenti negli stati e possessi dell' altra, riceveran- no dalle autorit? locali la maggiore assistenza che possa darsi secondo le legge del paese, per l'arresto dei disertori dalle navi della loro nazione.

ARTICOLO XX.

Il presente Trattato di Commercio e di Navi- gazione, allorquando sar? ratificato, surrogher? i Trattati vigenti tra le Parti Contraenti, conchiusi il 5 Aprile, 1847, e 30 Dicembre, 1854, fra il Governo della Gran Bretagna e quello della Tos- cana; il 29 Aprile, 1845, fra il Gorverno della Gran Bretagna e quello delle Due Sicilie; il 27 Febbrajo, 1851, e il 9 Agosto, 1854, tra il Governo della Gran Bretagna e quello della Sardegna; e sar? in vigore per dieci anni dalla data dello scambio delle ratifiche del presente Trattato, e anche oltre il detto termine sino a che non siano decorsi dodici mesi dall'annunzio che l'una delle Parti Contraenti fosse per dare all' altra della sua intenzione di farlo cessare; ognuna di esse riservandosi la facolt? di fare all' altra simile dichiarazione allo spirare dei primi nove anni, e in ogni tempo ulteriore.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

ARTICLE XXI.

　　　　The present Treaty shall be ratified, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at London in six weeks, or sooner if possible.

In witness whereof the respective Plenipoten- tiaries have signed the same, and have affixed thereto the seal of their arms.

Turin, 6 August, 1863.

No. 20.

(L.S.) (L.S.)

JAMES HUDSON.

GIOVANNI MANNA.

ARTICOLO XXI.

Il presente Trattato sar? ratificato dalle due Parti Contraenti, e le ratifiche saranno cambiate in Londra nei termine di sei settimane, o prima se far si pu?.

In fede del che i rispettivi Plenipotenziarii sot- toscrissero per doppio il presente Trattato, e vi apposero il sigillo delle loro armi.

Torino, 6 Agosto, 1863.

(L.S.) GIOVANNI MANNA. (L.S.) JAMES HUDSON.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Calendar of Grants of Probates, made under Ordinance No. 8 of 1860, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th January, 1864.

CALENDAR of PROBATES and ADMINISTRATION granted by the Court of Probate at Hongkong, during the year, 1863.

DATE OF

GRANT. 1863.

NAME OF TESTATOR OR INTESTATE.

PLACE AND TIME OF DEATH.

PROBATE, AD-

MINISTRATION

WITH WILL ANNEXED, OR ADMINISTRA-

TION.

NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR.

VALUE OF THE EFFECTS AS SET FORTH IN THE COMMISSION OF APPRAISEMENT.

4 George Holland,

14 George Jackson,

Jan. 15 Thomas Barnard Cahill,

21 Yeong Akwah,

24 William Henry Butcher,

Feb. 14 Henry Eustace Talbot,

25 Angus Fletcher,

April 18 Joseph Napoleon Boulle,

May 8 Foong Attai,

June 5 Joseph Scott, 30 Pang Asheng,

July 6 George Rogers,

Aug. 8 George Joseph Wrentmore,

10 Stephen Michael Carapiet,

Sept. 3 Robert Sharp,

|Hongkong, 28th Dec. 1862 Probate

At Sea about the end of Administration

Nov. 1862

Kulang, Formosa, 23d Do.

Dec. 1862

Hongkong, 10th Feb. 1863 Probate

Hastings, England,3d Dec.

1862

Do.

Shanghai, 24th Mar. 1863 Administration with Will an- nexed Administration

Hongkong, 10th Apr. 1863

Do. 17th May 1863| Sunning, Kwong Hoi,

China 19th Aug. 1861 Hongkong, 23d May 1863 Shanghai, 24th June 1863 Hongkong, 31st July 1863

Probate

Do. 8th July 1863 Administration

Do.

Do. Do.

20th July 1863| 10th Aug. 1863|

John Cahill of Hongkong, the sole

Legatee,

Yong Ayook, widow the relict,

Official Administrator,

George Holmes of Hongkong, one of

the Executors,

Archibald Campbell and Waldemar Schmidt of Hongkong two of the Executors,

Joze Phillipe da Costa, Son in law of the widow of the deceased of Hongkong,

$400.00

435.35

6,100.00

Foong Chun She, of Hongkong,

121.25

widow the relict,

Do.

Official Administrator,

553.99

Do.

Pang Awah, brother of the deceased,

of Hongkong,

14,333.32

Do.

Official Administrator,

1,343.25

Do.

Anna Maria Wrentmore, the relict, Francis William Mitchell, of Hong-

kong, one of the Executors, Official Administrator,

500.00

27.53

Do.

303.90

Do.

16 Francis Stewart,

Surbiton Hill, near King- Probate

ston Surrey, England,|

Andrew Dodds (Master Mariner,) Douglas Lapraik, of Hongkong, one

of the Executors,

466.23

18 John Enscoe,

15th Feb. 1861 Hongkong, 31st Aug. 1863

Do.

George A. F. Norris, of Hongkong,

one of the Executors,

19 William Martin,

19 Parker Bradstreet,

21 H. Sheffield,

Do.

10th Sept. 1863] Do. 10th Aug. 1863) At Sea on board the ship! Mary Ann Wilson, 21st May 1863

Administration

Official Administrator,

39.40

Do.

40.95

Do.

Sinclair Thomas Loutit, (Master

224.36

Mariner,)

28 Gustav A. Lowback,

Hongkong, 28th Sept.1863 Shanghai, 11th Aug. 1863 Probate

Do.

Official Administrator,

101.50

7 Andrew Murray,

18 Caetano Cyriaco de Souza, 31 William Henry Hunt,

Oct. 12 David Robt. Cladswell Deare,

27 Oliver W. Bryant, Nov. 6 Robert Anderson Low,

Dec. 4 * James Trubshaw,

Hongkong, 8th Oct. 1863 Do. 31st Aug. 1883 Shanghai, 31st Oct. 1863

Hongkong, 24th Nov. 1863

Do.

23d Nov. 1863 Administration Singapore, 28th Aug. 1863] Probate

Arthur Sassoon and George A. F.

Norris, two of the Executors,

M. M. A. de Souza, widow the relict, Eldred Halton, of Hongkong, one of

the Executors,

James Bailey Watson, one of the

Executors,

Administration

Do.

Official Administrator,

322.68

Elizabeth Low, widow the relict,

881.58

Do. with the Will annexed Probate

Official Administrator,

85.66

N. R. MASSON, Acting Registrar.

*This Administration is granted only until the Executors who are in England, can communicate their wishes.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

ARTICLE XXI.

　　　　The present Treaty shall be ratified, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at London in six weeks, or sooner if possible.

In witness whereof the respective Plenipoten- tiaries have signed the same, and have affixed thereto the seal of their arms.

Turin, 6 August, 1863.

No. 20.

(L.S.) (L.S.)

JAMES HUDSON.

GIOVANNI MANNA.

ARTICOLO XXI.

Il presente Trattato sar? ratificato dalle due Parti Contraenti, e le ratifiche saranno cambiate in Londra nei termine di sei settimane, o prima se far si pu?.

In fede del che i rispettivi Plenipotenziarii sot- toscrissero per doppio il presente Trattato, e vi apposero il sigillo delle loro armi.

Torino, 6 Agosto, 1863.

(L.S.) GIOVANNI MANNA. (L.S.) JAMES HUDSON.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Calendar of Grants of Probates, made under Ordinance No. 8 of 1860, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 26th January, 1864.

CALENDAR of PROBATES and ADMINISTRATION granted by the Court of Probate at Hongkong, during the year, 1863.

DATE OF

GRANT. 1863.

NAME OF TESTATOR OR INTESTATE.

PLACE AND TIME OF DEATH.

PROBATE, AD-

MINISTRATION

WITH WILL ANNEXED, OR ADMINISTRA-

TION.

NAME AND DESCRIPTION OF THE EXECUTOR OR ADMINISTRATOR.

VALUE OF THE EFFECTS AS SET FORTH IN THE COMMISSION OF APPRAISEMENT.

4 George Holland,

14 George Jackson,

Jan. 15 Thomas Barnard Cahill,

21 Yeong Akwah,

24 William Henry Butcher,

Feb. 14 Henry Eustace Talbot,

25 Angus Fletcher,

April 18 Joseph Napoleon Boulle,

May 8 Foong Attai,

June 5 Joseph Scott, 30 Pang Asheng,

July 6 George Rogers,

Aug. 8 George Joseph Wrentmore,

10 Stephen Michael Carapiet,

Sept. 3 Robert Sharp,

|Hongkong, 28th Dec. 1862 Probate

At Sea about the end of Administration

Nov. 1862

Kulang, Formosa, 23d Do.

Dec. 1862

Hongkong, 10th Feb. 1863 Probate

Hastings, England,3d Dec.

1862

Do.

Shanghai, 24th Mar. 1863 Administration with Will an- nexed Administration

Hongkong, 10th Apr. 1863

Do. 17th May 1863| Sunning, Kwong Hoi,

China 19th Aug. 1861 Hongkong, 23d May 1863 Shanghai, 24th June 1863 Hongkong, 31st July 1863

Probate

Do. 8th July 1863 Administration

Do.

Do. Do.

20th July 1863| 10th Aug. 1863|

John Cahill of Hongkong, the sole

Legatee,

Yong Ayook, widow the relict,

Official Administrator,

George Holmes of Hongkong, one of

the Executors,

Archibald Campbell and Waldemar Schmidt of Hongkong two of the Executors,

Joze Phillipe da Costa, Son in law of the widow of the deceased of Hongkong,

$400.00

435.35

6,100.00

Foong Chun She, of Hongkong,

121.25

widow the relict,

Do.

Official Administrator,

553.99

Do.

Pang Awah, brother of the deceased,

of Hongkong,

14,333.32

Do.

Official Administrator,

1,343.25

Do.

Anna Maria Wrentmore, the relict, Francis William Mitchell, of Hong-

kong, one of the Executors, Official Administrator,

500.00

27.53

Do.

303.90

Do.

16 Francis Stewart,

Surbiton Hill, near King- Probate

ston Surrey, England,|

Andrew Dodds (Master Mariner,) Douglas Lapraik, of Hongkong, one

of the Executors,

466.23

18 John Enscoe,

15th Feb. 1861 Hongkong, 31st Aug. 1863

Do.

George A. F. Norris, of Hongkong,

one of the Executors,

19 William Martin,

19 Parker Bradstreet,

21 H. Sheffield,

Do.

10th Sept. 1863] Do. 10th Aug. 1863) At Sea on board the ship! Mary Ann Wilson, 21st May 1863

Administration

Official Administrator,

39.40

Do.

40.95

Do.

Sinclair Thomas Loutit, (Master

224.36

Mariner,)

28 Gustav A. Lowback,

Hongkong, 28th Sept.1863 Shanghai, 11th Aug. 1863 Probate

Do.

Official Administrator,

101.50

7 Andrew Murray,

18 Caetano Cyriaco de Souza, 31 William Henry Hunt,

Oct. 12 David Robt. Cladswell Deare,

27 Oliver W. Bryant, Nov. 6 Robert Anderson Low,

Dec. 4 * James Trubshaw,

Hongkong, 8th Oct. 1863 Do. 31st Aug. 1883 Shanghai, 31st Oct. 1863

Hongkong, 24th Nov. 1863

Do.

23d Nov. 1863 Administration Singapore, 28th Aug. 1863] Probate

Arthur Sassoon and George A. F.

Norris, two of the Executors,

M. M. A. de Souza, widow the relict, Eldred Halton, of Hongkong, one of

the Executors,

James Bailey Watson, one of the

Executors,

Administration

Do.

Official Administrator,

322.68

Elizabeth Low, widow the relict,

881.58

Do. with the Will annexed Probate

Official Administrator,

85.66

N. R. MASSON, Acting Registrar.

*This Administration is granted only until the Executors who are in England, can communicate their wishes.

No. 21.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　The following Intestate Estates' Returns for the past Half-year are published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th January, 1864.

RETURN of ESTATES of INTESTATE for the half-year ending the 31st December, 1863.

NAMES OF INTESTATES.

AMOUNT RE-

CEIVED ON ACCOUNT OF THE ESTATE.

DEDUCTIONS BALANCE ON

AND DIS- BURSEMENTS.

CLOSING ACCOUNT.

DISPOSAL OF BALANCES.

TOTAL.

Joseph Scott,

$422.69

$63.97

$358.72

George Holland,..

292.36

48.06

244.30

sury,

Robert Sharp,

20.25

3.80

Deposited in the Colonial Trea-

sury,

.$257.74 Remaining in the Registry, 100.98 Deposited in the Colonial Trea- $217.00 Remaining in the Registry, 27.30 16.45 Remaining in the Registry.

$358.72

244.30

George Roger,

195.20

109.05

86.15

William Martin,

39.40

3.75

35.65

Deposited in the Colonial Trea-

sury,

.$100.00 Due Registry less $11.00 balance of

last return,

.$13.85 Remaining in the Registry.

86.15

Parker Bradstreet,

32.73

21.98

10.75

Do.

do.

Henry Montague, .

36.00

6.37

29.63

Deposited in the Colonial Treasury

as residue,

..$36.70

29.63

Balance in Registry as per return

in 1862,...

..$7.07

Deposited in the Colonial Treasury

Charles Watson,

as residue,

62.83

7.92

54.91

..$61.03

54.91

Balance in Registry as per return

in 1862,.

$6.12

Deposited in the Colonial Trea-

Cliver W. Bryant,.

160.26

75.23

85.03

Gustav A. Lowback,

48.70

9.49

sury,

$65.00 Remaining in the Registry, 20.03. 39.21 Remaining in the Registry.

85.03

Poo Ahoo,...

8.22

....

Joseph Green,..

11.70

*F. M. Grieve,.

309.05

274.81

11.70 34.24

Do.

do. do.

+ Cho Ahpun,

58.40

+ Choe Chow Chi,..

Deposited in the Colonial Treasury

as residue,..

.$29.05

28.00

Balance in the Registry as per return

in 1862, .

28.00

.$1.05

+ Thomas Dunkley,.

32.90

+ William Morrison, .

100.00

23.45

? Job. Palmer,.

1,295.80

3.62

+ David Simeon,.

2,543.28

William Henry Butcher,

E. B. Eccles,...

David Robertson,

15.89

....

19.82

....

1.53

4.64

Edward Bailey,..

Phillipe de Liagre,

James Hopkins,

Alfred Reed,

19.32

Sidik Peer Mahomed,....

3.50

Thomas Brown,....

5.00

Charles Clarke,

1.97

Daniel Birkett,

30.95

9.02

f Deposited in the Colonial Treasury 76.55

as residue.

[1,292.18 Deposited in the Colonial Treasury

* $300.00 of this from the Colonial Treasury.

This sum from the Colonial Treasury.

as residue.

Paid out of Balance in Registry, vide

return June, 1863.

Paid out of Balance in Registry, vide

return 1862.

Balance of Funds in Registry.

Balance of Funds in the Registry, and two cents remaining due to Registry. Paid out of Balance remaining in Registry from last returns, Balance of Estate viz. $10.37 deposited in the Colonial Treasury as residue. Balance of Funds in the Registry.

Part of Balance in Registry, the re- mainder 35 cents deposited in the Colonial Treasury as residue. Balance of Funds in the Treasury.

Balance in the Registry and 63 cents

due to Registry.

Balance $7.20 deposited in the

Colonial Treasury as residue. Due Registry.

N. R. MASSON,

Acting Registrar & Official Administrator.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

RETURNS of BALANCES of Estates deposited, as residue, in the Colonial Treasury by the Acting Registrar of the Supreme Court, as Official Administrator from the 1st day of July to the 31st day of December, 1863.

NAME.

DATE OF DEATH.

DATE OF ADMINISTRA-

AMOUNT.

DATE OF DEPOSIT.

TION.

　　Henry Montague, Charles Watson, Thomas Brown, Edward Bailey, Alfred Reed,

Choe Chow Chi,

William Morrison, Job. Palmer,

1862, Oct. 17, 1862, Nov. 28,

13,

28, 1862, April 23, 1862, May 17, 1861, Nov. 8, 1861, Nov. 16, 1862, Oct. 1, 1862, Nov. 28,

Jan. 10,

Feb. 8, 1861, April 7,1861, Dec. 23, 1846,

1862, Jan. 17,

$36.70 1863, Dec. 9,

61.03

7.70

10.37

29.05

12.

76.55

12.

1,292.18

REMARKS.

21, Exact date of Death unknown.

N. R. MASSON,

No. 22.

Acting Registrar & Official Administrator.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Report of the Board of Education for 1863, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th January, 1864.

To His Excellency

WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esquire,

Acting Governor of Hongkong.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

HONGKONG, 20th January, 1864.

1. The Board of Education, in presenting to Your Excellency their Annual Report of the state of the Government Free Day schools in the Island of Hongkong, desire in the first place to make reference to some of the recommendations contained in their last Year's Report.

　　　2. Among the measures then suggested for the improvement of the Schools they made prominent mention of the expedi- ency of discontinuing the four Government Schools in the small outlying villages of Sai-wan, Show-kewan, Shek-O and little Hongkong; and of employing the pecuniary means thus placed at their disposal in giving increased efficiency to the Schools in Victoria and its immediate vicinity.

3. They are happy to learn from the Reports of the English Head-master and Inspector, Mr. Stewart, that this measure has had the desired effect of awakening a spirit of healthy emulation among the Native School-masters, of promoting an increased attendance in most of the other Schools, and of causing a more general appreciation of the advantage of free educa- tion among the Chinese parents.

　　　4. The School houses in the four villages from which the Government aid was thus withdrawn, were handed over under certain conditions free of rent and for Educational purposes only to the inhabitants, by whom they were gladly received. In the late Government School-house at Show-kewan a school is selfsupported and carried on indipendently of Government aid. The three other villages also engaged to elect and support a master in their respective Schools; but the Board are not in pos- session of facts sufficient to enable them to report on the efficiency of their present management.

　　　5. The establishment of different gradations of rank and pay among the Government School-masters alluded to in the last Report of the Board, has also been carried into effect. The institution of two classes of School-masters has been attended with its expected advantages in raising the position and exciting the deligence of the Native teachers.

　　　6. The Board cannot report any decided increase in the attendance of Scholars. This may in part be attributed to the stricter surveillance exercised over the masters and the additional security thereby afforded for the greater accuracy of the School rolls. It is, however, a satisfactory result that after making allowance for the suppressed Schools and the reduced number in the Central School through the working of the new regulations, the aggregate number of enrolled Scholars has equalled and the actual attendance has even exceeded that of the preceding Year.

　　　The Girls' School in Victoria has greatly fluctuated in the number of Scholars, and the master has not given uniform satisfaction to the Board; but with increased surveillance better results may be expected.

　　　7. The Central School, under the new system of management introduced in the beginning of the year and efficient superintendence of Mr. Stewart, appears to be steadily growing in favour with the more respectable classes of Chizese. The system of payment introduced into the English department is working well. The whole sum received during the past year from the Scholars amounted to three hundred and eighty eight dollars.

The activity, order and discipline maintained in the daily routine of its management deserve also special notice and mention. 8. The Board learn, indirectly but with satisfaction, that Mr. Stewart's arduous duties are likely to be lightened by the early arrival of an Assistant English Master; by whose help the efficiency of the Central School is likely to be increased, and nearly a red new pupils may be admitted.

　　　9. While on the one hand the Board are unable to report to Your Excellency that the aggregate attendance of scholars in the various Government Schools is at present adequate to the expectations which might have been formed; yet, on the other hand, they are able to state that in the more truthful returns of the daily attendance of scholars, and in the higher quality and tone of instruction conveyed they have matter for congratulation and grounds of encouragements.

10. A tabular statement of the comparative number of scholars in the various schools during the two past years is appended to this Report.

　　　11. In conclusion the Board have much satisfaction in expressing their high sense of the able, zealous and successful services rendered by Mr. Stewart to the cause of Education in the Colony.

On behalf of the Board.

G. VICTORIA,

Chairman.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

NAME.

DATE OF DEATH.

DATE OF ADMINISTRA-

AMOUNT.

DATE OF DEPOSIT.

TION.

　　Henry Montague, Charles Watson, Thomas Brown, Edward Bailey, Alfred Reed,

Choe Chow Chi,

William Morrison, Job. Palmer,

1862, Oct. 17, 1862, Nov. 28,

13,

28, 1862, April 23, 1862, May 17, 1861, Nov. 8, 1861, Nov. 16, 1862, Oct. 1, 1862, Nov. 28,

Jan. 10,

Feb. 8, 1861, April 7,1861, Dec. 23, 1846,

1862, Jan. 17,

$36.70 1863, Dec. 9,

61.03

7.70

10.37

29.05

12.

76.55

12.

1,292.18

REMARKS.

21, Exact date of Death unknown.

N. R. MASSON,

No. 22.

Acting Registrar & Official Administrator.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Report of the Board of Education for 1863, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th January, 1864.

To His Excellency

WILLIAM THOMAS MERCER, Esquire,

Acting Governor of Hongkong.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

HONGKONG, 20th January, 1864.

10. A tabular statement of the comparative number of scholars in the various schools during the two past years is appended to this Report.

　　　11. In conclusion the Board have much satisfaction in expressing their high sense of the able, zealous and successful services rendered by Mr. Stewart to the cause of Education in the Colony.

On behalf of the Board.

G. VICTORIA,

Chairman.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

Comparative statement af Numbers and Attendance in the Government Schools for the Years 1862 and 1863.

1862.

1863.

1862.

1863.

SCHOOL.

No.

enrolled.

Average

attendance.

No.

enrolled.

Average

attendance.

SCHOOL.

No.

enrolled.

Average.

attendance.

No.

Aberdeen,

Brought forward,..

402

251

237

Bowrington,

30 12

10 Stanley,.

Central School,.

200

150

140

137 Tang-lung-chow H,

Girls' School,

Do.

*Little Hongkong,

*Taitam-Took,

Mah. Mosque,.

Webster's Bazaar,

17 26

*Saiwan,

West end,

*Shek-O,.

*Show-ke-wan,

West Point,. Wong-nei-chung,

UCUN JUCO enrolled.

Average

attendance.

205

36 23

22 13

56 49

Carried forward,.

402

251 237

205

TOTALS,.

653

424

495

406

*These Schools were discontinued in 1863.

No. 23.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Post Office Notification is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

　　　With reference to the Post Office Notification of the 22nd August last which was published in the Government Gazette No. 34 of that date, it is hereby notified that henceforward the rates of postage on letters forwarded by the Vessels of the Messageries Imperiales to Aden, Malta, Ceylon, Bombay, Calcutta, Madras, Pondicherry, Saigon, and Shanghae, will be 7d. per ounce, instead of 8d. per ounce as therein set forth.

General Post-Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL, Post-master General.

No. 24.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Whereas certain valuable trees (Rhodoleia Championi) have been wantonly destroyed in the neighbourhood of the Wong-nei-chung Valley, it is hereby notified that

A REWARD OF FIFTY DOLLARS

　will be given to any person who shall give such evidence as shall lead to the conviction of any person or persons concerned in such destruction.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th January, 1864.

No. 13.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. II. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

　　　Persons wishing to inspect the List are requested to apply at the Colonial Treasury to Mr. Hyndman, Police and Lighting Rate Clerk.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

Comparative statement af Numbers and Attendance in the Government Schools for the Years 1862 and 1863.

1862.

1863.

1862.

1863.

SCHOOL.

No.

enrolled.

Average

attendance.

No.

enrolled.

Average

attendance.

SCHOOL.

No.

enrolled.

Average.

attendance.

No.

Aberdeen,

Brought forward,..

402

251

237

Bowrington,

30 12

10 Stanley,.

Central School,.

200

150

140

137 Tang-lung-chow H,

Girls' School,

Do.

*Little Hongkong,

*Taitam-Took,

Mah. Mosque,.

Webster's Bazaar,

17 26

*Saiwan,

West end,

*Shek-O,.

*Show-ke-wan,

West Point,. Wong-nei-chung,

UCUN JUCO enrolled.

Average

attendance.

205

36 23

22 13

56 49

Carried forward,.

402

251 237

205

TOTALS,.

653

424

495

406

*These Schools were discontinued in 1863.

No. 23.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Post Office Notification is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

General Post-Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL, Post-master General.

No. 24.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Whereas certain valuable trees (Rhodoleia Championi) have been wantonly destroyed in the neighbourhood of the Wong-nei-chung Valley, it is hereby notified that

A REWARD OF FIFTY DOLLARS

　will be given to any person who shall give such evidence as shall lead to the conviction of any person or persons concerned in such destruction.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th January, 1864.

No. 13.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. II. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

　　　Persons wishing to inspect the List are requested to apply at the Colonial Treasury to Mr. Hyndman, Police and Lighting Rate Clerk.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th November, 1862.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

No. 17.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Whereas the Danish Brig Chico while in the Lyemoon Passage was attacked by Pirates who murdered certain of her Crew,

Notice is hereby given, that

A REWARD OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS

will be given to any person who shall give such information as shall lead to the apprehension and con- viction of one or more of the guilty parties.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

January 23,

30.00

30.10

30.15

24,

29.95

29.94

29.90

25,

29.93

29.91

26,

29.90

29.88

29.86

27,

29.92

29.98

30.00

28,

30.04

30.06

29,

30.13

30.14

DATE.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

·ΝΟΟΝ

Height above Sea Level 1,770 fe?t.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER,

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHEL.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

1864.

Jan.

23 28.20 28.25 28.22 28.1728.17 53.00 52.30′52.00 52.30 52.30 52.00 52.00 53.00 EbS

24 28.21 28.21 28.18 28.15 28.14 53.30 56.00 57.00 53.30 56.00 57.00 52.00 57.00 ESE

7 E

5 ESE

ELS

4 SE

6 Much rain past night, dense fog and drizzling rain.

Do.,

do.

25 28.20 28.25 28.25 28.17 28.17 55.00 61.30 61.30.55.00 61.30 61.30 54.00 62.00 SE

4 SE

2 SE

Do.,

do.

26 28.17 28.17 28.17 28.14 28.14 58.30 58.00 58.00 58.30 58.00 58.00 58.00 62.00 ESE

5 EbS

4 SE

}

}}

27 28.18 28.20 28.22 28.15 28.13 54.00 52.00 48.00 54.00 51.30 48.00 53.00 54.30 NNW

28 28.21 28.25 28.27 28.23 28.25′43.00|42.30|42.00 42.30 42.00 40.00 42.00 43.30 NNW

29 28.32 28.38 28.39 28.38 28.37 38.00 46.30 44.00 36.00 41.30 39.00 37.30 47.00 N

3 NNW

2 NW

4 NbW

4 N

Do.,

Dense fog, from 1.30 P.M. passing fog.

Much rain past night, passing fog and rain.

do.

3 NNE

2 NbE

Overcast and cloudy; from 10 AM. fine.

Letters. Papers.

Abrahams, T. Almy, C. E. 1 Anderson, J. ?

Costa, F. D.

Cruz, A. C. R.

Ferdinand Fletcher, F.

Champs, C.

Chaves, M.

Graves

Clarke, F.

Gibbons, F.

Carter,

Gerhold, C.

Carroll, J. A.

Globe Parcel Co.)

Agents for the f

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 29th January, 1864.

　　　Whampoa Abbott, W. R. 1 Ahlinann. L.P. 1 Anstrucher, H. 1

Lets. Paps.

Souza Sanders, J. O. I Satton, D.

Shepherd, Capt. 1

Spooner, E. H. 1 Siggery, T.

Jones, T.

Letters. Papers.

Napier, J.

Johnson, C.

Jordan, E.

Otto,

Jump, G.

Phillips, J.

Kemp Mr.

Pickering, C.W.z

Kretschmann, 1

Pimin, J.

Laun, E.

Pagson, G. M. E. 2

Sandilands, J. 8

Bedggood, G.

Duguid, J.

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Lord, J.

Puerto, J. E.

Smidt de, J.

Bowman, C.

Dorman, D. 1

Grigor, J MeL. 1

Lewis Circus, 15

Poons, A.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Baptista, A.

Dahl, S.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Lawrence, H.

Porter, T.

Sielfeld, A.

Beyan, W. J.

Downie, George 4

Gibbs, E.

Pereira,

Stafford, W.

Baning, G. W. 1

Destrongnoy

Murray,

Palmer, J.

Swain, G.

Bateman, J.

Devarr, S. P. 1

Hall, Mr.

Meroe, G.

Perey, L.

Thomas, L.

Brown,

Dowers, M.

Halen, J.

Moller,

Rodrigues, A. P. 1

Tayloy, Revd. 1

Baker, James Jr. 1

Dahlberg,

Herbert, W.

Meyers, J.

Rumson, J.

Titens, Capt.

Baker, C. F.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Hannaford, Capt.1

Murphy, G.

Reynolds, G. 1

Williams,

Bielfeld, A.

Dundas, Capt. 1

Herman, M.

Maury, T.

Ramsey,

Walker, J

Baldamaria, F. 1

Hart & Co., J. 2

Milne, J.

Rocha, Sor. D.

Ellison, T.

Harvey, J.

1r.

Wilson,

Miller, H.

J., Manila

Clarance, Mrs. 1

Hay, Capt.

Marshall, J.

Wilkins, Mr.

Rozzell, W.

Wolff,

Clare, W.

Folgin, Capt.

Halse, R.

Mason, N.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Connelly, C.

Fernandes, A. P. 2

Hook, T.

McGurn, W.

Warland, Capt. 1

Roberts, T.

Child, J.

Wiers, R.

Cumming,

Coath, W. Church, J.

115

Fenton, J. J. 1

Howell, H.

Mayo, C.

Robinson, Capt. 3

Forbes, F.

Hamilton, J. W. 1

McNeil, J.

Renaud,

Flude, F.

Frickle & Co. 1

Holmes, G. Higgins, H.

Youngman, E. 1

Nielsen, C. P. 1

Sinith

Zoungman, E. 1

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 29th January, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Somas

Letters. Papers

Letters. Papers.

Anne Bowen 2

Conflict

Empress

Johanna

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Papers.

Normen

Antipodes

Champion

John Banfield 7 3

Avalanche

Creton

Fytam Star

Joun Bibby

Orient

Avenir

Catharine

Feroze Shah

Josephine

Oasis

Aunt Lessy

Cezar

Fanny Fern

Anglo Saxon

Canton

Luna

Olympia Oriental

Alpaca

Canaan

Granville

Lucky Star

Onward

Akindo

Continent

Glaucester 3

Laure

Orne

Anita

Casavan

Gaston

Ly-ee-moon

Obey

22121H

Silver Eagle Sorie

San Lourenzo

Sooloo

Amoy

Glendoveer

Light of the Agel

Sardinia Surat Silome Spy Sebastapol

August

Dictator

Gazelle

Pambert

Achilles

Dorcas Prince 1

Gotland

Mountain Ash 4

Princess of Wales 1

Day Break

Maria L. Antonietta 3

Princes Royal 1

Typhoon Thalaba

1219 22

25 3

Benefactor

Diana

Henrietta

Brilliant

Dolphin

Hadassah

Bucton Castle

D. Sex

Helios

261

Maggie Atkinson 4

Penguin

Mary Warren

Portland

Unrivelled

Belvidere

Dirigo

Merchantman

Melbrek

Panama

Pruth

Virginia

Burlington

Denmark

Bristow

Daring

Contest

Edith

Castle

Elphine

Competitor

Calcutta

Edward Percy 1 Emma

Indiaman

Independence Isaac Jeans Isabella

Jean Bart Jacatra

Mercury

Mencius

Queen of England 1

West Australian 1

Maria Barlett 2

Queen Bee

Mary Frazier Music

Wyoming

Willey

Renown

10 CO

Rifleman

Wandering Jew 1

W. Continent

New York

2 1

Race Horse

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Ships of War, 29th January, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Algerine

Cormorant Centaur

Letters. Papers.

Haughty Havoc

5 Melville

Manila

Brisk Bustard

Rifleman Rattler Ringdove

1 Tartar

Valorous

Janus

Clown

1 1

Flamer

Leven

P. Charlotte 7

Scout Severn

Weazel

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 29th January, 1864.

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Letters. Papers

Staff Surg. J. Lindsey Curtis 1

Taylor, Captain

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JANUARY, 1864.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

HONGKONG.

FOREIGN ATTACHMENT.

Between

FREDERICK HOWEN BLOCK and HENRY KINGSMILL, Plaintiffs,

and

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON;

EDWARD HERCULES DUUS, THE NAVIGATION

Defendant.

WHEREAS an action has been commenced in

this Court at the suit of the above named Frederick Howen Block and Henry Kingsmill against the above named Edward Hercules Duus to recover the sum of Two Thousand Dollars for money paid by the Plaintiffs for the use of the Defendant at his request and it being alleged that the said Edward Hercules Duus does not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued re- turnable on the First day of February next ensuing, wherein Walter Ormiston and Henry Hemoley Severs are Garnishces.

Dated the 15th day of January, A.D.,

1864.

EDWARD H. POLLARD, Plaintiff's Attorney.

HONGKONG, 15th January, 1864.

The Representatives of the

CANTON FOREIGN COMMUNITY OF 1856.

As those amongst your number who continue to reside at Canton are known to feel much dis- satisfaction that no portion of the principal sum was voted to the re-establishment of a Fire Brigade for the protection of the Settlement at Shamcen, I beg to propose that the amount above mentioned be left in the hands of H. M. Consul for that purpose, to which I believe it to be fully adequate. Should no objections to this course be intimated

also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM COMPANY'S Steam-ship BEHAR," Captain DUNDAS, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Monday, the 1st February, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 30th January, SPECIE until Noon on the 31st January; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 30th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility in our firm of the late M. ANDREW BRAND ceased on

the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 21st November, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. Dos REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

A written declaration of the Contents and duster this date be carried on under the HE business of the undersigned will from Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 16th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

to me on or before the 15th February next, WE

shall consider myself exonerated from responsi- bility in regard to the sum in question.--I am, Gentlemen, your obedient Servant,

C. W. MURRAY, Treasurer to the late Canton Fire Brigade.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

FOR SALE.

and compiece tables of Rates of Postage, NGLO-CHINESE CALENDAR for 1864, printed on card board at $1 per copy.

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 26th December, 1863.

NOTICE.

UBSCRIBERS to the Hongkong Government Gazette, wishing to have extra copies of the same to complete their file of last year, are hereby informed that they can have them by applying at this office.

TERMS:

Subscription per Annum, payable in ad-

vance, Single copies to Subscribers each,.

Do. to non-Subscribers each, Advertisements of Five lines and under,..

Do. in Chinese-for 25 Char- acters and under,.. Repetition, half the price.

$10.00

1.00

D. NORONHA, Government Printer.

Noronha's Printing Office, Hongkong, 2nd January 1864,

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OsWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTONSTREET.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 6.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 6?? FEBRUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 25.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Government of Ceylon, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

LIGHT-HOUSES have been erected on FOUL POINT and ROUND ISLAND in the entrance of TRINCOMALIE HARBOUR. The lights are of the following description, and will be exhibited from Sun-set to Sun-rise every night after the 1st of February 1864.

FOUL POINT.-A flash light showing a brilliant flash every half minute, which is plainly visible 17 miles in clear weather, from a Vessel's deck elevated 18 feet above the sea; a faint light is shown between the flashes, which is not visible beyond a distance of 7 miles.

ROUND ISLAND.-A fixed bright light, which is plainly visible 10 miles in clear weather, from a Vessel's deck elevated 18 feet above the sea; it shows a red light when brought to bear between the points W. by S. S., and S.W. S., which is not visible beyond a distance of 6 or 7 miles. Approaching between these bearings the bright light is not seen.

The following directions are for the guidance of vessels entering the inner harbour. Approaching from the Southward bring Foul Point light to bear West distant 2 miles; then steer N.W. until Round Island light bears W.S.W.; then steer direct for it until the extreme point of *Chapel Hill bears North; then steer W. by N. until Round Island light bears S. by E. E.; then steer N. by W. W., passing midway between Ostenberg Point and Sober Island, and keeping Round Island light bearing S. by E. E.; anchor immediately when the water is shoaled to +12 fathoms.

Approaching from the Northward when Foul Point light is made, bring it to bear S. by E. E., and steer direct for it until Round Island light bears S.W. W.; then steer direct for it until the extreme point of Chapel Hill bears N. by E. E.; and then follow the directions already given for approaching from the Southward after Chapel Hill bears North.

The Red light is intended to direct vessels clear of the dangers off Foul Point, and Chapel Rock; therefore vessels working into the harbour should be careful to keep within its limits.

Master Attendant's Office, Colombo, 19th December, 1863.

JAMES DONNAN, Master Attendant.

* Chapel Hill being a high bluff headland may be easily distinguished in the darkest night, as when brought to bear N. or N. by E. E., it will be only 14 mile distant, and will be the extreme point of land visible in that direction.

The Lead should be kept going after passing Ostenberg Point, as the water shoals rapidly from 25 to 12 fathoms.

No. 26.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　The following Statement of Revenue received and Expenditure incurred at the Colonial Treasury, is published for general information.

　　　A further Statement including receipts and disbursements on account of the Colony by the Crown Agents in England, will be published as soon as the Accounts to 31st December last shall have been received.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd February, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 6.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 6?? FEBRUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 25.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Government of Ceylon, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

The Red light is intended to direct vessels clear of the dangers off Foul Point, and Chapel Rock; therefore vessels working into the harbour should be careful to keep within its limits.

Master Attendant's Office, Colombo, 19th December, 1863.

JAMES DONNAN, Master Attendant.

The Lead should be kept going after passing Ostenberg Point, as the water shoals rapidly from 25 to 12 fathoms.

No. 26.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　The following Statement of Revenue received and Expenditure incurred at the Colonial Treasury, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd February, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

REVENUE.

COLONIAL TREASURY,-HONGKONG.

REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE, during THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1863.

AMOUNT.

EXPENDITURE.

AMOUNT.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

Spirit Retailers,

Land Revenue,

Rents, exclusive of Lands,

Licenses:-

Pawnbrokers,

138,367.50; Establishments:- 43,759.50

The Governor,

Colonial Secretary,

28,336.00|

Colonial Treasurer,

5,600.00|

Auctioneers,

1,800.00|

Tenements for Emigrants,

27.50

Emigration Brokers,

800.00

Billiard Tables,

750.00

Bowling Alleys,

225.00

Opium Monopoly,

77,610.09|

Boarding House Keepers,

577.00

Marriage,

35.00

Chinese Undertakers,

60.001

Taxes:-

118,850.50

Auditor General, Clerk of Councils,. Surveyor General,

Postmaster General,.

Registrar General,

Harbor Master..

Police and Lighting Rate Collector,

Chief Justice,

Judge of Sunimary Jurisdiction Court,.

Ecclesiastical,

Educational,

25,223.00

20,827.03

9,311.89

8,080.16

990.00

17,591.48

18,394.89

7,166.02

14,125.66

2,205.00

29,334.75

10,573.05

4,516.08

Balance of Police and Lighting Rates of 1862,

6,798.81

Colonial Surgeon,

Amount collected on account of 1863,

124,392,30

Surgeon to Lock Hospital,

6,071.07

6,376.60

1,761.00

131,191.11

Police Magistrates,

16,105.81

Postage,

61,141,15

Captain Superintendent of Police,

89,623.89

Fines, Forfeitures and Fees of Courts:-

Gaols,.

11,605.91

Fines,

11,596.83

Forfeitures,

730.56

Total Establishments,.

299,889.29

Fees,

Fees of Office :--

3,226.31

Pensions, Retired Allowances, and Gratuities,

15,553.70 Revenue Services,

exclusive of Establishment,

Cemetery Burials,

1,608.61

Administration of Justice,

do.,

Registration of Boats,

4,209.45

Charitable Allowances,.

183.32

815.23

1,637.15

135,00

Do. of Cargo Boats and Crews,

1,395.43

Civil Hospital, exclusive of Establishment,

Do. of Hawkers,

1,332.90

Lock Hospital,

Cargo Boat Certificates,

209.00

Police,

Official Signatures and Seal of the Colony,

51.00

Gaols,

do.,

Registration of Deeds,.

1,913.75

Shipping Seamen,

8,703.00

Transport,

Examination of Masters and Mates,

1,180.00

Ship Surveys,.

50.00

Colonial Registers,

125.00

Merchant Shipping Act,

910.00

Registration of Chairs,..

Do. of Chair Bearers,

Sale of Government Property,

225.50

70.80

Rent,

Conveyance of Mails,

Works and Buildings,.

Roads, Streets and Bridges, Miscellaneous Services,

Land and Houses purchased,. Special Expenses,

5,755,67

1,369.41

27,831.19

50,975.93

2,340.61

240.00

2,820.77

81,232.94

65,376.14

3,211.00

4,854.83

21,98-1.44

121.00

Reimbursements,

Miscellaneous Receipts,

Interest,

Special Receipts,

Ordinance No. 12 of 1857,

8,415.20

4,144.73

21,612.38

7,823.80

Total,.

572,968.10

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

Examined,

W. H. RENNIE,

Auditor General.

Total,.

$548,669.08

FREDK. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 27.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office, on or before Monday, the 22nd instant, for the extension of the Carriage Road to Sow-ke-wan.

　　Specifications of the work to be seen at the Surveyor General's Office, between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th February, 1864.

No. 23.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

The following Post Office Notification is published for genaral information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

General Post-Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL, Post-master General.

No. 24.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Whereas certain valuable trees (Rhodoleia Championi) have been wantonly destroyed in the neighbourhood of the Wong-nei-chung Valley, it is hereby notified that

A REWARD OF FIFTY DOLLARS

will be given to any person who shall give such evidence as shall lead to the conviction of any person or persons concerned in such destruction.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th January, 1864.

No. 17.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Whereas the Danish Brig Chico while in the Lyemoon Passage was attacked by Pirates who murdered certain of her Crew,

Notice is hereby given, that

A REWARD OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS

will be given to any person who shall give such information as shall lead to the apprehension and con- viction of one or more of the guilty parties.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

January

30,

30.14

31,

30.16

30.07

30.10

February

30.14

30.19

30.17

30.28

30.27

30.26

30.30

30.29

30.27

30.26

30.25

30.24

30.20

30.18

DATE.

1864.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

P.M.

THER-

?MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHEK.

Min. Max.

GA.M. 3P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn.

F. Dirn.

F. Dirn. F.

Jan.

30 28.37 28.38 28.38 28.36 28.35 41.00 45.30 45.00 38.00 42.30 42.00 40.00 48.00 ENE

3 E

31 28.38:28.40 28.42/28.42/28.3844.00 48.30 47.00 42.00 46.00 45.30 41.00,50.00 E

3 E

4 E

2 E

2 Cloudy, from 10 A.M. fine.

Overcast and cloudy; 11 A.M. fine.

Feb.

1 28.42 28.48 28.48|28.48 28.48 45.00 52.00 49.00 43.00 48.00 45.00 44.00 53.00 E?N 2 28.52 28.55 28.53 28.48 28.47 45.00 51.00 50.00 42.00 48.00 47.30 44.00 54.00 ENE

2 NELE

3 ENE

Fine, but very hazy

2 ENE

3 NNE

3 28.55 28.58 28.53 28.47 28.4746.00|51.0049.00 43.30 48.30 47.00 44.00 53.00.ENE

3 ENE

2 ENE

Do.,

}}

4 28.49 28.52 28.52 28.50 28.44 45.00 51.00 51.30 43.3047.3049.00 44.00 54.00 ENE

3 E

Cloudy, 11 A.M. fine, but very hazy.

2 Fine, but very hazy.

do.

5 28.45 28.47,28.50 28.42 28.42 47.00 52.30 52.0045.30 50.00 49.30 44.00 55.00 EbN

3 E

3 F

Passing fog; from 7.30 fine.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 5th February, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Leers. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets

Paps.

Almy, C. E.

Costa, F. D.

Fletcher, F.

Higgins, H.

Anderson, J. ?

Cruz, A. C. R.

Nielsen, C. P. Napier, J.

Renaud,

Whampoa

Champs, C.

Graves

Jones, T.

Smith

Abbott, W. R.

Chaves, M.

Gibbons, F.

Johnson, C.

Otto,

Souza

Ahlmann, L.P. 1

Clarke, F.

Gerhold, C.

Jordan, E.

Sanders, J. O.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Carter,

Globe Parcel Co.)

Carroll, J. A.

Agents for the f

Jump, G.

Phillips, J.

Satton, D.

Pickering, C.W.2

Shepherd, Capt. 1

Bedggood, G.

Gavilla, A. R.

Kemp Mr.

Pimm, J.

Spooner, E. H. i

Bowman, C.

Duguid, J.

Grigor, J McL. 1

Kretschmann, 1

Pagson, G. M. E. 2

Siggery, T.

Baptista, A.

Doriaan, D.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Beyan, W. J.

Dahl, S.

Gibbs, E.

Laun, E. Lord, J.

Puerto, J. E.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Poons, A.

Sielfeld, A.

Baning, G. W. 1

Downie, George 4

Gardner, C. J. 1

Bateman, J.

Destrongnoy 1

Greig, Mrs.

Lawrence, H.

Porter, T.

Stafford, W.

Brown,

Devarr, S. P.

Lamprey, Dr.

Pereira,

Swain, G.

Palmer, J.

Baker, James Jr. 1

Dowers, M.

IIall, Mr.

Murray,

Perey, L.

Thomas, L.

Baker, C. F.

Dahlberg,

Halen, J.

Meroe, G.

Tayloy, Revd.

Bielfeld, A.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Herbert, W.

Moller,

Rodrigues, A. P. 1

Titens, Capt.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Dundas, Capt. 1

Hanuaford, Capt.1

Meyers, J.

Rumson, J.

Tucker, S. A.

Herman, M.

Murphy, G.

Reynolds, G.

Clarance, Mrs. 1

Folgin, Capt.

Hart & Co., J. 2

Maury, T.

Ramsey,

Williams,

Clare, W.

Fernandes, A. P. 2

Hay, Capt.

Milne, J.

Rocha, Sor. D. }

Connelly, C.

Fenton, J. J.

Halse, R.

Miller, II.

1r.

Walker, J

J., Manila

Wilson,

Child, J.

Forbes. F.

Hook, T.

Marshall, J.

Rozzell, W.

Cumming,

Flude, F.

Howell, H.

McGurn, W.

Coath, W.

Frickle & Co.

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Mayo, C.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

1 Roberts, T.

Wilkins, Mr. Wolff,

Church, J.

Ferdinand

Holmes, G.

McNeil, J.

Robinson, Capt. 3

Youngman, E. 1

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 5th February, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Lots. Paps.

Anne Bowen

Conflict

Avalanche

Avenir

Champion Creton

Feroze Shah Fanny Fern

Josephine

Oasis

Sorie

Olympia

Luna

Oriental

San Lourenzo Sooloo

Aunt Lessy

Catharine

Granville

Lucky Star

Onward

Sardinia

Anglo Saxon

Cezar

Glancester

Laure

Orne

Surat

Alpaca

Canton

Glendoveer

Ly-ee-moon

Obey

Silome

Akindo

Canaan

Anita

Continent

Gazelle Gotland

Light of the Agel

Spy

Pambert

Maria L. Antonietta 3

Sebastapol

Amoy

August

Dictator

Henrietta

Achilles

Dorcas Prince 1

Hadassah

Day Break

Helios

Benefactor

Diana

Hydaspes

2542

Maggie Atkinson 4

Princess of Wales 2

Sea Witch

Mary Warren

Princes Royal 1

Sarica

Merchantman

Penguin

Portland

Melbrek

Panama

Typhoon Thalaba

Brilliant

Dolphin

Mercury

Pruth

Mencius

Bucton Castle

D. Sex

Indiaman

Unrivelled

Maria Barlett

Burlington

Dirigo

Independence

Bristow

Denmark

Isaac Jeans

Mary Frazier

Queen of England 1

Music

Queen Bee

Virginia

Bonauza

Daring

Isabella

Mary

Renown

Wyoming

Contest Castle

Elphine

Jacatra

Edward Percy 1

Johanna

Competitor

Emma

John Banfield

Calcutta

Empress

John Bibby

CO CO K-Id

New York

Rifleman

Willey

Normen

Race Horse

Wandering Jew 1

W. Continent

Orient

Somas

Winchester

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

January

30,

30.14

31,

30.16

30.07

30.10

February

30.14

30.19

30.17

30.28

30.27

30.26

30.30

30.29

30.27

30.26

30.25

30.24

30.20

30.18

DATE.

1864.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

P.M.

THER-

?MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHEK.

Min. Max.

GA.M. 3P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn.

F. Dirn.

F. Dirn. F.

Jan.

30 28.37 28.38 28.38 28.36 28.35 41.00 45.30 45.00 38.00 42.30 42.00 40.00 48.00 ENE

3 E

31 28.38:28.40 28.42/28.42/28.3844.00 48.30 47.00 42.00 46.00 45.30 41.00,50.00 E

3 E

4 E

2 E

2 Cloudy, from 10 A.M. fine.

Overcast and cloudy; 11 A.M. fine.

Feb.

1 28.42 28.48 28.48|28.48 28.48 45.00 52.00 49.00 43.00 48.00 45.00 44.00 53.00 E?N 2 28.52 28.55 28.53 28.48 28.47 45.00 51.00 50.00 42.00 48.00 47.30 44.00 54.00 ENE

2 NELE

3 ENE

Fine, but very hazy

2 ENE

3 NNE

3 28.55 28.58 28.53 28.47 28.4746.00|51.0049.00 43.30 48.30 47.00 44.00 53.00.ENE

3 ENE

2 ENE

Do.,

}}

4 28.49 28.52 28.52 28.50 28.44 45.00 51.00 51.30 43.3047.3049.00 44.00 54.00 ENE

3 E

Cloudy, 11 A.M. fine, but very hazy.

2 Fine, but very hazy.

do.

5 28.45 28.47,28.50 28.42 28.42 47.00 52.30 52.0045.30 50.00 49.30 44.00 55.00 EbN

3 E

3 F

Passing fog; from 7.30 fine.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 5th February, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Leers. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets

Paps.

Almy, C. E.

Costa, F. D.

Fletcher, F.

Higgins, H.

Anderson, J. ?

Cruz, A. C. R.

Nielsen, C. P. Napier, J.

Renaud,

Whampoa

Champs, C.

Graves

Jones, T.

Smith

Abbott, W. R.

Chaves, M.

Gibbons, F.

Johnson, C.

Otto,

Souza

Ahlmann, L.P. 1

Clarke, F.

Gerhold, C.

Jordan, E.

Sanders, J. O.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Carter,

Globe Parcel Co.)

Carroll, J. A.

Agents for the f

Jump, G.

Phillips, J.

Satton, D.

Pickering, C.W.2

Shepherd, Capt. 1

Bedggood, G.

Gavilla, A. R.

Kemp Mr.

Pimm, J.

Spooner, E. H. i

Bowman, C.

Duguid, J.

Grigor, J McL. 1

Kretschmann, 1

Pagson, G. M. E. 2

Siggery, T.

Baptista, A.

Doriaan, D.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Beyan, W. J.

Dahl, S.

Gibbs, E.

Laun, E. Lord, J.

Puerto, J. E.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Poons, A.

Sielfeld, A.

Baning, G. W. 1

Downie, George 4

Gardner, C. J. 1

Bateman, J.

Destrongnoy 1

Greig, Mrs.

Lawrence, H.

Porter, T.

Stafford, W.

Brown,

Devarr, S. P.

Lamprey, Dr.

Pereira,

Swain, G.

Palmer, J.

Baker, James Jr. 1

Dowers, M.

IIall, Mr.

Murray,

Perey, L.

Thomas, L.

Baker, C. F.

Dahlberg,

Halen, J.

Meroe, G.

Tayloy, Revd.

Bielfeld, A.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Herbert, W.

Moller,

Rodrigues, A. P. 1

Titens, Capt.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Dundas, Capt. 1

Hanuaford, Capt.1

Meyers, J.

Rumson, J.

Tucker, S. A.

Herman, M.

Murphy, G.

Reynolds, G.

Clarance, Mrs. 1

Folgin, Capt.

Hart & Co., J. 2

Maury, T.

Ramsey,

Williams,

Clare, W.

Fernandes, A. P. 2

Hay, Capt.

Milne, J.

Rocha, Sor. D. }

Connelly, C.

Fenton, J. J.

Halse, R.

Miller, II.

1r.

Walker, J

J., Manila

Wilson,

Child, J.

Forbes. F.

Hook, T.

Marshall, J.

Rozzell, W.

Cumming,

Flude, F.

Howell, H.

McGurn, W.

Coath, W.

Frickle & Co.

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Mayo, C.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

1 Roberts, T.

Wilkins, Mr. Wolff,

Church, J.

Ferdinand

Holmes, G.

McNeil, J.

Robinson, Capt. 3

Youngman, E. 1

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 5th February, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Lots. Paps.

Anne Bowen

Conflict

Avalanche

Avenir

Champion Creton

Feroze Shah Fanny Fern

Josephine

Oasis

Sorie

Olympia

Luna

Oriental

San Lourenzo Sooloo

Aunt Lessy

Catharine

Granville

Lucky Star

Onward

Sardinia

Anglo Saxon

Cezar

Glancester

Laure

Orne

Surat

Alpaca

Canton

Glendoveer

Ly-ee-moon

Obey

Silome

Akindo

Canaan

Anita

Continent

Gazelle Gotland

Light of the Agel

Spy

Pambert

Maria L. Antonietta 3

Sebastapol

Amoy

August

Dictator

Henrietta

Achilles

Dorcas Prince 1

Hadassah

Day Break

Helios

Benefactor

Diana

Hydaspes

2542

Maggie Atkinson 4

Princess of Wales 2

Sea Witch

Mary Warren

Princes Royal 1

Sarica

Merchantman

Penguin

Portland

Melbrek

Panama

Typhoon Thalaba

Brilliant

Dolphin

Mercury

Pruth

Mencius

Bucton Castle

D. Sex

Indiaman

Unrivelled

Maria Barlett

Burlington

Dirigo

Independence

Bristow

Denmark

Isaac Jeans

Mary Frazier

Queen of England 1

Music

Queen Bee

Virginia

Bonauza

Daring

Isabella

Mary

Renown

Wyoming

Contest Castle

Elphine

Jacatra

Edward Percy 1

Johanna

Competitor

Emma

John Banfield

Calcutta

Empress

John Bibby

CO CO K-Id

New York

Rifleman

Willey

Normen

Race Horse

Wandering Jew 1

W. Continent

Orient

Somas

Winchester

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Ships of War, 5th February, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Algerine

Cormorant 2 Centaur

Janus

Osprey

Ringdove

Letters. Papers.

Tartar

Lets. Paps.

Brisk Bustard

Leven

P. Charlotte

Severn

Clown

Flamer Haughty Havoc

Slaney

Valorous Vigilant

3 5 2

Melville Manila

Rifleman

Scylla

Rattler

Swallow

Weazel

Curan, Sergeant

Dennis Gannon

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt. Lawford T. W.

Cookesly, Major

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 5th February, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Taylor, Captain

Letters. Papers.

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Lets. Paps.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Walker E. R.

NOTICE.

to sign our

BIRLEY & Co.

NOTICE.

COPY of the Jury List for 1864 is posted up at the Supreme Court House for inspection. Notice of any inaccuracies, omissions, &c., must be given in writing to the Acting Registrar, on or before Saturday, the Twentieth day of Fe- bruary instant, in accordance with the Provi- sions of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 4 of 1851.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON;

also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

YTHE N. R. MASSON,

Actg. Registrar.

Supreme Court House, Hongkong, 6th February, 1864.

In re JOHN HUME, deceased.

NOTIC

　　　　　　CUMMER ALLY, OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin, and all other persons, to produce any Wills or Codicils of the above parties, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on Saturday, the thirteenth day of February, A.D. 1864, or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court may think fit.

By the Court,

In re JAMES BOYLE,

N. R. MASSON, Actg. Registrar.

deceased.

HAROLD JOSHUA GUEST TOMLINS,,,

Να OTICE.-All claims against the above Estates

must be proved before the Official Adminis- trator on or before the Sixth day of August, A.D. 1864, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division. All persons indebted to the said Estates are requested to make immediate payment to

N. R. MASSON, Official Administrator. HONGKONG, 15th January, 1864.

The Representatives of the

CANTON FOREIGN COMMUNITY OF 1856.

Gentlemen,The amount of Interest accruing upon the Indemnity paid by the Chinese Govern- ment for the destruction of the property belonging to the late Canton Fire Brigade is Nine hundred and Ninety-five Dollars and Ninety-eight cents. As those amongst your number who continue to reside at Canton are known to feel much dis- satisfaction that no portion of the principal sum was voted to the re-establishment of a Fire Brigade for the protection of the Settlement at Shameen, I beg to propose that the amount above mentioned be left in the hands of H. M. Consul for that purpose, to which I believe it to be fully adequate. Should no objections to this course be intimated to me on or before the 15th February next, I shall consider myself exonerated from responsi- bility in regard to the sum in question.-I am, Gentlemen, your obedient Servant,

C. W. MURRAY, Treasurer to the late Canton Fire Brigade.

R. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS

from this date.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship TH

"OTTAWA,” Captain BLAKE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Monday, the 15th February, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th February, SPECIE until Noon on the 15th February; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 13th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

** A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and

NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility in our firm of the late Mr. ANDREW BRAND ceased on the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 21st November, 1863.

THE

NOTICE. THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

HE business of the undersigned will from

must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com-T and after this date be carried on under the

pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 2nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DOS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

TIME TABLE OF INDIA, CHINA AND MAURITIUS MAIL SERVICES, for the year 1864,

neatly printed on card board and for sale at this office at $1 each.

Noronha's Printing Office,

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NOTICE.

UBSCRIBERS to the Hongkong Government Gazette, wishing to have extra copies of the same to complete their file of last year, are hereby informed that they can have them by applying at this office.

TERMS:

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in Chinese-for 25 Char-

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1.00

D. NORONHA, Government Printer.

Noronha's Printing Office, Hongkong, 2nd January 1864.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTONSTREET.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Ships of War, 5th February, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Algerine

Cormorant 2 Centaur

Janus

Osprey

Ringdove

Letters. Papers.

Tartar

Lets. Paps.

Brisk Bustard

Leven

P. Charlotte

Severn

Clown

Flamer Haughty Havoc

Slaney

Valorous Vigilant

3 5 2

Melville Manila

Rifleman

Scylla

Rattler

Swallow

Weazel

Curan, Sergeant

Dennis Gannon

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt. Lawford T. W.

Cookesly, Major

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 5th February, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Taylor, Captain

Letters. Papers.

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Lets. Paps.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Walker E. R.

NOTICE.

to sign our

BIRLEY & Co.

NOTICE.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON;

also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

YTHE N. R. MASSON,

Actg. Registrar.

Supreme Court House, Hongkong, 6th February, 1864.

In re JOHN HUME, deceased.

NOTIC

By the Court,

In re JAMES BOYLE,

N. R. MASSON, Actg. Registrar.

deceased.

HAROLD JOSHUA GUEST TOMLINS,,,

Να OTICE.-All claims against the above Estates

N. R. MASSON, Official Administrator. HONGKONG, 15th January, 1864.

The Representatives of the

CANTON FOREIGN COMMUNITY OF 1856.

C. W. MURRAY, Treasurer to the late Canton Fire Brigade.

R. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS

from this date.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship TH

"OTTAWA,” Captain BLAKE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Monday, the 15th February, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th February, SPECIE until Noon on the 15th February; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 13th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

** A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and

NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility in our firm of the late Mr. ANDREW BRAND ceased on the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 21st November, 1863.

THE

NOTICE. THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

HE business of the undersigned will from

must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com-T and after this date be carried on under the

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 2nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DOS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

TIME TABLE OF INDIA, CHINA AND MAURITIUS MAIL SERVICES, for the year 1864,

neatly printed on card board and for sale at this office at $1 each.

Noronha's Printing Office,

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NOTICE.

UBSCRIBERS to the Hongkong Government Gazette, wishing to have extra copies of the same to complete their file of last year, are hereby informed that they can have them by applying at this office.

TERMS:

Subscription per Annum, payable in ad-

vance, Single copies to Subscribers each,..

.$10.00

Do. to non-Subscribers each, 50 Advertisements of Five lines and under,.. 1.00

in Chinese-for 25 Char-

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1.00

D. NORONHA, Government Printer.

Noronha's Printing Office, Hongkong, 2nd January 1864.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTONSTREET.

SOIT

QUI MAL.

PENS

DIE

MON

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 7.

No. 28.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency SIR HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON, Governor and Commander-in-chief, has this day resumed the administration of the Government of the Colony.

The acting appointments held during His Excellency's absence will cease from this date.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

No. 29.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the month ending 30th January, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES ISSUED,.... SPECIE IN RESERVE,..

$763,421. $300,000.

WM. LAMOND, Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 30.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

SOIT

QUI MAL.

PENS

DIE

MON

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 13TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 7.

No. 28.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency SIR HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON, Governor and Commander-in-chief, has this day resumed the administration of the Government of the Colony.

The acting appointments held during His Excellency's absence will cease from this date.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

No. 29.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,.... SPECIE IN RESERVE,..

$763,421. $300,000.

WM. LAMOND, Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 30.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China in Hongkong for the month ending 31st January, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$730,750. BULLION IN RESERVE,

.$300,000.

WALTER ORMISTON,

Manager..

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

No. 31.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, in Hongkong for the month ending 30th January, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES IN ISSUE,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$386,168. $150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 32.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 31st January, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 2nd February, 1864.

..$378,000. $150,000.

HENRY NOBLE, Manager.

　　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 33.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

At the request of the Government of Ceylon the subjoined Advertisement of a Pearl Fishery to take place on the 2nd proximo, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$730,750. BULLION IN RESERVE,

.$300,000.

WALTER ORMISTON,

Manager..

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

No. 31.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

NOTES IN ISSUE,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$386,168. $150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 32.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 31st January, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 2nd February, 1864.

..$378,000. $150,000.

HENRY NOBLE, Manager.

　　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 33.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

At the request of the Government of Ceylon the subjoined Advertisement of a Pearl Fishery to take place on the 2nd proximo, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$730,750. BULLION IN RESERVE,

.$300,000.

WALTER ORMISTON,

Manager..

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

No. 31.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

NOTES IN ISSUE,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$386,168. $150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 32.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 31st January, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 2nd February, 1864.

..$378,000. $150,000.

HENRY NOBLE, Manager.

　　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 10th February, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 33.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

At the request of the Government of Ceylon the subjoined Advertisement of a Pearl Fishery to take place on the 2nd proximo, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT ADVERTISEMENT.

PEARL FISHERY.

　　　Notice is hereby given, that a Pearl Fishery will take place at Aripo, in the Island of Ceylon, on or about the 2nd of March next, 1864; and that the Bank to be fished is the North-West Cheval Paar Bank, estimated to contain Oysters suffi- cient to employ Seventy-five Boats for Twelve days.

　　　It is therefore recommended, that such Boat-owners and Divers as may wish to be employed at the said Fishery, should be at Aripa on or before the 20th February next. And it is particularly notified, that the first day's fishing will positively take place on the first day in March that the weather may permit the Boats to fish.

　　　The Fishery will be conducted on account of Government, and the Oysters put up to sale in such lots as may be deemed expedient.

The arrangements of the Fishery will be the same as have been usual on similar occasions.

All payments to be made in ready money in Ceylon Currency, or in

　　　Drafts on the Banks in Colombo, or Bills on the Agents of this Government in India, at Ten days' sight, will be taken, on Letters of Credit being produced to warrant the drawing of such Drafts or Bills.

For the convenience of purchasers, the Treasurer at Colombo and the different Government Agents of Provinces, will be authorized to receive Cash Deposits from parties intending to become purchasers; and Receipts of these Officers will be taken in payment of any sums due on account of the Fishery.

No deposit will be received for a less sum than Fifty pounds.

By His Honor's Command,

W. C. GIBSON, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Colombo, 8th December, 1863.

Statement of the Produce and Valuation of 12,000 Oysters taken from the North-West part of the Cheval Puar, in November, 1863.

Description, Size, Number and Quality.

Weight.

No. Description.

1 Kalippo,

Korowell,

3 Peesel,

5 co co

Size in Baskets.

Number.

Quality

Chew.

4 Anothary,

5 4.

320

5 Kalippo,

6 Korowell,

7 Peesel,

8 Aney,

9 Anothary,

10 Kalippo,

11 Korowell,

12 Peesel,

00 + Bor co

2.1

3.7.

320

13 Aney,

80 4

15 320

14 Anothary,

46.

32 0

15 Kalippo,

Korowell,

17 Peesel,

111

18 Vadivoe

100

54.

19 excluding

200

20 Madengoe,

400

cut co?c co

320

???

600

　　22 Tool, 23

800

1000

24 Masottool,

25 Shell Pearls,

Selavetorre, 28th November, 1863.

Total.

Value. Total value.

Rate of Valuation in Pagodas.

Kalengies.

Manjadies.

Per Chew.

Per Kalengy.

K. M.

R. A. P. R. A. P.

127858

108

0 131

6 9 0

@30 Star Pagodas.

2 14 0

@ 15 do.

do.

1 6 1

@ 4 do.

do.

16 13 1

77 1

1 11

∞ TH

011-5

3 4 2 3 15 4 1 3

WOW O

@ 12 Star Pagodas.

@25 do.

do.

@ 12 do.

do.

@3 do.

do.

18 6 1

1 6

3 7

@ 15 do.

5 10 0

@ 14 do.

do. do.

11-

23 6

@ 16 do.

do.

20 2

@10 do.

do.

11 2

@2 do.

do.

63 12 0

2 10 0

@ 16 do.

do.

413

415

2/270/6/2

162 CO

0 3

@ 14 do.

do.

14 7 0

@ 12 do.

do.

16 6 2

@7 do.

do.

5 12 0

1 177

46 4 1

281 14 2

11 16

281 14 2 @ 7 do.

do.

3111

1714

110 0 2

310 6

89 3 10 6 0

110 0 2

10 8 0 36 12 0

Total,.. 31 1

47 4 0

Total,..584 6 3

@ 2 do.

do.

@3 do.

do.

@3 Rupees. @ 12 Star Pagodas.

W. C. TWYNAM, Supt. Pearl Fishery. JAMES DONNAN, Inspector Pearl Banks. H. M. PATCHICO, Adigar.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　All Persons indebted to the Crown for Arrears of Crown Rents are requested to pay the same into the Colonial Treasury on or before the 1st Proximo (March); after which date the Court of Summary Jurisdiction will be appealed to for the recovery of all arrears on the 25th December, 1863.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

No. 27.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FREDK. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

　　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office, on or before Monday, the 22nd instant, for the extension of the Carriage Road to Sow-ke-wan.

　　　Specifications of the work to be seen at the Surveyor General's Office, between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th February, 1864.

No. 24.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Whereas certain valuable trees (Rhodoleia Championi) have been wantonly destroyed in the neighbourhood of the Wong-nei-chung Valley, it is hereby notified that

A REWARD OF FIFTY DOLLARS

will be given to any person who shall give such evidence as shall lead to the conviction of any person or persons concerned in such destruction.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th January, 1864.

No. 17.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Whereas the Danish Brig Chico while in the Lyemoon Passage was attacked by Pirates who murdered certain of her Crew,

Notice is hereby given, that

A REWARD OF FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS

will be given to any person who shall give such information as shall lead to the apprehension and con- viction of one or more of the guilty parties.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1864.

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Acting Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

February 6,

30.16

30.17

30.16

30.15

30.14

30.10

30.05

30.00

30.02

10,

30.03

30.02

30.00

11,

30.07

30.05

30.04

12,

30.10

30.07

30.09

DATE.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn.

6A.M. 3P.M.

F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

1864.

Feb.

6 28.40 28.45 28.47 28.39 28.3949.00 54.30 55.00 48.00 52.00 52.30 48.00 57.30 E

7 28.40 28.42 28.45 28.38 28.3852.00 58.00 57.00 49.00 53.00 55.00 48.00 59.00 NE

4 E

3 NE

1 E

Fine.

1 EbN

2 Fine, but very hazy

8 28.37 28.40 28.40 28.35 28.30 51.00 55.00 54.00 48.00 52.30 50.30 50.00 56.30 E

6 E

4 E

Do., do.

28.34 28.34 28.34 28.30 28.27 52.00 57.30 57.30 48.30 53.00 53.00 48.00 59.00 E

3 E

Cloudy, from 10 A.M. fine, but very hazy,

}

28.27 28.28 28.28 28.28 28.2855.00 58.30 58.30 53.00 56.30 56.3054.00 59.00 EbS

5 E

2 E

Cloudy and passing fog; fron 11 fine, but very

hazy.

28.31 28.34 28.33 28.28 28.30 56.00 55.30 55.00 54.00 54.00 53.30 53.00 55.00 E

3 EbS

4 E

Cloudy and passing fog; from 7.25 dense for:

from 4.45 fine.

12 28.30 28.40 28.35 28.33 28.3354.00|60.00 56.30|53.00,58.00 54.00 53.00 60.00 E

3 E

2 NW

Cloudy, passing fog; from 9 fine, but hazy.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

HONGKONG, 15th January, 1864.

The Representatives of the

CANTON FOREIGN COMMUNITY OF 1856.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

was voted to the re-establishment of a Fire Brigade Friday, the 26th of February, at Noon,

for the protection of the Settlement at Shameen, I beg to propose that the amount above mentioned be left in the hands of H. M. Consul for that purpose, to which I believe it to be fully adequate. Should no objections to this course be intimated to me on or before the 15th February next, I shall consider myself exonerated from responsi- bility in regard to the sum in question.-I am, Gentlemen, your obedient Servant,

C. W. MURRAY, Treasurer to the late Canton Fire Brigade.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship "OTTAWA," Captain BLAKE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Monday, the 15th February, 1864, at 2 P.M.

　　　　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th February, SPECIE until Noon on the 15th February; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 13th.

　　　　For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages

are required.

such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 2nd February, 1864.

the Company's Steam-ship ALPHEE, Commandant BOILEVE, H.I.M.N., with Her Bri- tannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyds Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste :

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia, and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 14 per cent upon Merchandize, and per cent on Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of February; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

Hongkong, 9th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at

this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC, EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS

from this date.

authorized sign our

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility in our firm of the ate V. ANDREW BRAND ceased on the 31st December, 1862.

Thos. The partners now are: Robert Smith, David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 21st November, 1863.

NOTICE.

HE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE business of the undersigned will from

Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DOS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS. Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

TIME TABLE OF INDIA, CHINA AND

MAURITIUS MAIL SERVICES,

for the year 1864,

neatly printed on card board and for sale at this office at $1 each.

Noronha's Printing Office, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

PART

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

'D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

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Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 8.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 34.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　It is hereby notified that, in accordance with Section 12 of "The Police and Lighting Rate Ordinance, 1863," His Excellency the GOVERNOR, by and with the advice of the Executive Council, has fixed the Police Rate for the year 1864, at Eight per cent for Houses in the City of Victoria, and in accordance with Section 18 of the same Ordinance at Five per cent for Houses in the Villages of this Island.

　　　The above Rate as regards Houses in Victoria will be levied exclusive of a Lighting Rate of One-and-a-half per cent under Section 12 of the above Ordinance, and a Half yearly Water Rate of Two per cent per annum under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 12 of 1860, as already announced in Government Notification No. 146 of 31st December last.

　　　The Police and Lighting Rates will, under terms of Ordinance 5 of 1863, Section 13, be payable quarterly in advance, at the Colonial Treasury; for the current quarter between the 22nd Instant and 5th Proximo, and for the subsequent quarters of the year between the first and last days of the first month in each quarter.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 35.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Returns showing the Shipping and Emigration at the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, during the year 1863, and such portion of its Trade as could, in the absence of a Custom House, be officially ascertained by the Harbour Master's Department, are published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 8.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 34.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 35.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 1.-NUMBER, TONNAGE, and CREWS of Vessels entered at the Port of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong from each Country in the Year 1863.

BRITISH.

FOREIGN.

TOTAL.

COUNTRIES WHENCE ARRIVED.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels.

Tons. Crews. Vossels.

Tons.

Crews.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels.

Tons.

Crews Vessels.

Tons. Crews.

Great Britain.

39,062 1,236|

2,213 57

41,275 1,298

19,022]

451

1,947

20,969

487 104

58,084 1,687

4,160

93 109

Continent of Europe,.

...

United States of America,

7,313

180

: :

...

7,130

320

7,180

3201

7,130 320

...

62,244 1,780

7,130)

320

7,313

180

39,685 775

5,205

44,890

869

46,998 955

5,2051

52,203 1,049

India and Singapore,...

132

120,707 3,100

117

133 120,824 3,110

44,637 1,6821

620

71)

45,257 1,694]

202

165,344|| 4,782|

737

221

204

166,081 4,804

Australia and New Zealand,

14,235

339

4,574

18,809

437

2,909

2,463

5,372

123

17,144 399

7,037

161

24,181

560

South America,

...

1,031

1,811

2,842

1,031 36

1,811

2,842

Cape of Good Hope,

...

Java and other Island in the Indian Archipelago,

1,047

8,170

238

3201 10

8,490

248

201

9,217

277

320!

9,537

287

Phillippine Islands,

6,663

336

546

7,209

356

19,616 1,490]

19,616 1,490

911

26,279 1,826|

546

26,825 1,846

Siam,

14,733

434

14,733 434

183

46,182 2,922|

133

46,132 2,922

164

60,865 3,356|

164

60,865 3,356

Japan,

6,938

300

6,938 300

5,5-10 215

5,540

215

12,478

515

12,478

515

Polynesia,

522

Vancouver's Island,

600

Coast of China and Formosa,

357 190,759 4,860

128

62,096|| 2,277||

600 485 252,855 7,137)

3401

3 1,968

340

862

1,968

2,568

359 133,784 4,668

210

80,469 3,065||

569 214,253 7,733||

716

324,543| 9,528}

338

TOTAL,..

676 402,579 10,864|

140

69,546 2,462

816 472,125 13,326||

783 329,964 12,919)

223

92,835 3,316 1,006 422,799 16,235 1,459 732,543 23,783)

142,565 5,342 1,054 467,108 14,870

363 162,381 5,778 1,822 894,924 29,561

H. G. THOMSETT,

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

Harbour Master, &c.

BRITISH.

No. 2.-NUMBER, TONNAGE, and CREWS of Vessels cleared at the Port of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong to each Colony in the Year 1863.

FOREIGN.

COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

TOTAL.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels.

Tons. Crews. Vessels.

Tons. Crews.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels. Tons. Crews. Vessels.

Tons. Crews. Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Vessels.

Tons. Crews.

Great Britain,

Continent of Europe,..

United States of America,

India and Singapore,.

Australia and New Zealand,

South America (Callao),

Cape of Good Hope,

West Indies,

26,699

670

421

26,699

670

1,688

1,688]

28,387

742

470

28,387

470]

742

...

7,721

184

7,721

184

25,983|

612

34]

25,983

612

33,704

796

33,704

796

102

89,708 2,450|

281

20,727

672

130 110,435 3,122

23,9091

5561

30,707 812

54,616 1,368

124

113,617 3,006||

51,434 1,484

197 165,051 4,490

7,824

186

7,824

186

4,289

100

4,289

100

12,113

286

16)

12,113

286

481

458

4581

939

...

435

201

435

201

435

...

240

...

Java and other Islands in the Indian Archipelago,

Phillippine Islands,

Siam,

Japan,..............

Polynesia,

Vancouver's Island,

Amoor River,...

1,056

2,433

391

2201

682

14,340

16,236

682

10,469|

272

10,469 272

...

11,151 302

11,151

302

480

14,340

480

7,317

280}

101

42,066 1,786|

124

49,383 2,066

7,317

280

133

56,406 2,266

156

63,723 2,546

502 431

17,292

541

8,234

602

29,335 1,876|

981

37,569 2,478|

9,290

641

116

45,571 2,378

141

54,861 3,019

164

2,597

4,059

106

1,462

5,521 142

6,492

189

1,626

8,118

234

260

101

260

2601

893 27

893

...

162

Coast of China and Formosa,

417 215,886 6,274|

TOTAL,..

67,099 2,341 594 352,701 9,924 246 119,248 4,034)

143

560 282,985 8,615||

471 189,605 7,1801

153

58,860 1,747

162 624 248,465 8,927||

162

888

405,491 13,454||

296

125,959 4,088

1,184 531,450 17,542

840 471,949 13,958||

601 267,109 9,597

394 172,899 6,529

995 440,008 16,126 1,195

619,810| 19,521|

640 292,147 10,563 1,835| 911,957| 30,084

H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master, &c.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20?? FEBRUARY, 1864.

No. 3.-NUMBER, TONNAGE, and CREWS of Vessels of each Nation ENTERED at the Port of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong in the Year 1863.

ENTERED.

NATIONALITY OF VESSELS.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels. Tons. Crews.

Vessels. Tons. Crews. Vessels. Tons.

Crews.

British,

676 402,579 10,864

140 69,546

2,462

816472,125

13,326

American,

152 109,593

2,624

40,911

1,274

211 150,504

3,898

French,

31,397

1,315

536

31,933

1,339

Dutch,

20,839

626

4,766

208

25,605

834

Danish,

24,838

1,050

11,006

492

136

35,844

1,542

Norwegian,

2,795

480

3,275

Swedish,

18 5,151

195

2,906

8,057

275

Bremen,.

53 16,140

525

5,776

158

69 21,916

683

Hamburg,

139 39,231

1,305

12,869

628

193

52,100

1,933

Hanoverian,

8,795

140

1,641

5,436

203

Belgian,.

893

294

1,187

Oldenburg,

2,147

1,669

3,816

140

Lubeck,

662

Spanish,.

15,536

968

903

16,439

991

Portuguese,

2,565

Russian,.

1,017

Prussian,

11,295

506

Chilian,

315

Peruvian,

1,134

421QR

1,835

2,852

1,345

12,640

534

299

614

2,409

3,543

Hawaiian,

Mecklenburg,

302

604

Austrian,

1,247

763

3 2,010

Siamese,..

39,072

3,236

5 2,125

140

100

41,197

3,376

Total,

1,459 732,543 | 23,783

363 162,381

5,778

1,822 894,924 29,561

H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master, &c.

No. 4.-NUMBER, TONNAGE, and CREWS of Vessels of each Nation CLEARED at the Port of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong in the Year 1863.

CLEARED.

NATIONALITY OF VESSELS.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels. Tons. Crews.

British, American,

French,

Dutch,

Danish,

Norwegian,

Swedish,

594 352,701

9,924

246 119,248

4,034

840 471,949

13,958

98 86,453

1,766

108

76,452

2,034

206162,905

3,800

41 26,665

1,218

3.116

100

50 29,781

1,318

33 12,665

420

11,063

432

61 23,728

852

25,126

1,024

10,670

502

133 35,796

1,526

1,658

1,524

9 3,182

100

5,021

215

3,141

106

30 8,162

321

Bremen,.

10,104

326

9,012

402

19,116

728

Hamburg,

Hanoverian,

142

40,286

1,484

17.157

798

204

57,443

2,282

3,696

134

2,029

5,725

218

Belgian,

Oldenburg, Lubeck,

Spanish,

508

697

1,205

3,736

146

480

4,216

166

993

7,397

520

8,639

690

16,036

1,210

Portuguese,

Russian,.

Prussian,

261

3,061

3,322

2,075

237

2,312

8,138

236

5,152

112

13,290

348

Chilian,

Peruvian,.

Hawaiian,

299

598

895

4,280

5,175

106

455

Mecklenburg,

Austrian,

Siamese,.

Total,.

208

763

30,700

1,880

1,246 33 13,651

3 2,009

922

44,351

2,802

1,195 619,810 19,521

640 292,147

10,563

1,835 | 911,957

30,084

H. G. THOMSETT,

Harbour Master, &c.

No. 5.-TOTAL NUMBER, TONNAGE, AND CREWS OF VESSELS ENTERED AT THE PORT OF VICTORIA IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG IN THE YEAR 1863.

TOTAL.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

BRITISH.

FOREIGN.

NAME OF PORT.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WILH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vls.

Tons. Crews. Vis. Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews. Vls.

Victoria, Hongkong,.

TOTAL,

676 402,579| 10,864| 140 676 402,579 10,864 140

69,546 2,462| 816 472,125 13,326 69,546 2,462|| 816 472,125 13,326||

783 329,964 12,919||

223

Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews. Vis. Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews. Vis. 92,835 3,316 1,006 422,799 16,235 1,459 732,543 23,783|| 363 162,381 5,778 1,822

Tons.

894,924 29,561

Crews.

92,835 3,316 1,006 422,799 16,235|| 1,459 732,543 23,783 363 162,381 5,778 1,822 894,924 29,561

No. 6.-TOTAL NUMBER, TONNAGE, AND CREWS OF VESSELS CLEARED AT THE PORT OF VICTORIA IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG IN THE YEAR 1863.

WITH CARGOES.

Vls. Tons. Crews.

601 267,109 9,597

601 267,109| 9,597|

FOREIGN.

IN BALLAST.

Vls.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

TOTAL.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews.

640 292,147 10,563 1,835 911,957 30,084

Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews. Vls. 394 172,899 6,529| 995 440,008 16,126 1,195 619,810 19,521| 394 172,899 6,529 995 440,008 16,126 1,195| 619,810 19,521

640 292,147 10,563 1,835 911,957 30,084

H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master, &c.

BRITISH.

NAME OF PORT.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Victoria, Hongkong,.

TOTAL,.

Vls. Crews.

Tons.

594 352,701 9,924

Vls.

Tons. Crews. Vls.

246 119,248 4,034|

246 119,248 4,034||

Tons. Crews.

840 471,949 13,958|

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864. 69

No. 7.-RETURN of EMIGRANT SHIPS cleared by the Emigration Officer, Hongkong, during the Year ending 31st December, 1863.

ADULTS.

CHILDREN.

No.

DATE CLEARED.

SHIP'S NAME.

TONS.

OF WHAT PORT.

MASTER'S NAME.

WHITHER BOUND.

REMARKS.

29. Ardville

1 January 20 Independence

3 February 2 Lotus

827 New York 424 London

N. Crowell

26. Spirit of the Times

5 March

17 Monsoon

25 Old Colony

31 Boanerges

14 Washington

23 Camden

27; Shirley

29 Buena Vista

8 April

2: Lota

8 Sarah Newman

10 Heversham

14 Elizabeth Kimball

18 Mary Bradford

660 Boston 1,206 New York 1,084 Boston

893

1,237 London

472 Liverpool 900 Yarmouth 490 New Castle 998 Beverley 1,250 Boston

801 Warren, R.I. 525 New York 910 Salem

547 Boston

R. Anderson

E. T. Merrill James Berry J. C. Dunn M. W. Barber A. D. Cobb W. R. Pearse J. S. Grindle J. F. Colburn M. H. Wilson G. W. Mudgett N. Brown

W. R. Williamson John Leckie

Guichen Bay San Francisco

116

150

2301

Wrecked onPra- tas' Shoals Pas- sengers brought back.

352

399

377

508

152

343

Vancouver's Island

137

San Francisco

380

394

Guichen Bay

232

San Francisco

250

209

Wm. Ayres

277

17 May

1 Ringleader

1,156

Otis White

322

14 Arracan

819

J. A. Hathaway

300

288

Wrecked on the South end Formosa.

15 Helios

694 Yarmouth

Benjn. Webster

297

16 Viking

6 Black Prince

13 Ocean Pearl

Tune

28 Trimountain

30 N. B. Palmer

25 August 4 Queen of England

26 October 28 Golden Gate

1,347 Boston 1,255

1,400 New York 1,061 Boston

846

1,196 Aberdeen

B. C. Townsend

443

A. D. Field

500

Wrecked near Simoda Bay (Coast of Japan.)

C. P. Low

340

201

Edwin Chase

367

John Crowell

310

M. Nolan

114

448 New York

W. W. Thornhill

TOTAL TONS,.

23,446

TOTAL PASSENGERS,

7,654

3 150

SUMMARY.

To San Francisco,

Australian Colonies,

British Columbia,

TOTAL,.

7,169

146

348

137

7,654

150

H. G. THOMSETT,

Emigration Officer, &c.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

No. 8.—RETURN of VESSELS bringing Chinese Passengers to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, from places out of China, during the Year ending 31st December, 1863.

ADULTS.

CHILDREN.

No.

DATE ARRIVED.

SHIP'S NAME.

TONS.

COLOURS.

MASTER'S NAME.

WHERE FROM.

REMARKS.

1 Jan.

2 Lotus 14 Cyclone

660 American 1,118

17 Boanerges

30 Monsoon

1,237 British

J. Leckie N. Ingersoll J. C. Dunn

San Francisco

230

370

Melbourne

577

Feb.

17 Cumberland

22 Scotland

1,200 American

925 British 1,000 Prussian

E. T. Merrill

San Francisco

422

J. Bell

Sydney

303

E. Stannard

San Francisco

158

98 Washington

1,250 American

J. F. Colburn

8 Mar.

15 Shirley

12 April 17

Ganges

26 Helios

Shanse

840 British 910 American 694 1,006

J. Nourse

Melbourne

781

N. Brown

San Francisco

B. Webster

Melbourne

234

Curwin

Singapore

Robert Lowe

26 Patino

Sze-chuen

15 May

10 Amitie

June

Daybreak

30 Fortune

20 July

Lady Elgin

8 Abyssinian

Barbarossa

Johanne & Emilie

Bavaria

24 Lady Ann

Oct.

41 Nov. 4

10 Sonora

27 | Kim-hong-sin

27 Borneo

Philip 1st.

29 Aug. 2

Derby

30 31 Sept.

Spirit of the Times

Midnight

Spirit of the Age

14 Shirley

18 Ceres

28 Donnai

4 Istamboul

7 Boanerges

Camilo Cavour

N. B. Palmer

Archer

2 Don Quixote

2 Atrevida

20 Henry Miller

1,277 British

900 Spanish 1,006 American 427 British 301

1,400 American

457 British 449 Siamese 750 British

380 Bremen

1,072 British

781 Bremen 996 American 686 British 570 Siamese 582 Dutch 550 Hamburg 1,041 American 1,206 Hamburg 975 American 343 British 910 American 390 Hamburg 433 British 1,684 French 1,310 British 1,237

1,334 Peruvian 1,400 American 1,094

Bustillo Kennedy E. Ewert

M. Ross

Johnson

James Wishart Hasshagen

W. Punchard Sewbert Warren

J. Webb J. Jessen

Dickson Koch

C. H. Allen Rickett Brock H. J. Taylor Mullin Lorenzen J. W. Hall Bourdon

W. Congalton

San Francisco

Manila

Singapore

Bangkok

San Francisco

C. H. Bissett

Sydney

Bangkok

Penang

101

Singapore

113

Sydney

145

Batavia

112

Melbourne

356

178

Bangkok

Singapore

100

San Francisco

217

150

Singapore

200

San Francisco

Singapore

Sydney

Singapore

A. Deucher J. C. Dunn S. Garavagno Steele

Melbourne

220

San Francisco

180

F. P. Crcesy

Singapore

707

Brown

Melbourne

230

11 Wandering Jew

1,023

Smart

Singapore

120

11 Virginia

22 Black Prince

839 British 1,061 American

L. Lewis

Sydney

160

Chase

San Francisco

28 Daring

1,068

Henry

100

Dec. 1 Mona

10 Pallas

Norwood

1 Tanjore

9 Helios

542 British

908 American 694

Bowine

Singapore

100

Martin

San Francisco

364

Pratt

200

28 Shawmut

500 Bremen 785 British 1,034 American

Hartman

107

F. Bristow

Sydney

Merrill

100

TOTAL TONS,..

|45,942|

TOTAL PASSENGERS,

7,188

SUMMARY.

From San Francisco,

Australian Colonies,

Singapore and Penang,

Bangkok,

Batavia,

"" Manila,.

A B

3,063

2,772

1,061

130

112

TOTAL,.

7,188

.brought 11,493

Ounces of Gold.

6,754

do.

1,226

do.

2,075 do.

do.

3,710

do.

736

do.

3,538

do.

2,606

do.

3,668

do.

G. H. THOMSETT,

Emigration Officer, &c.

Woosung

Barque

Mercury

Schooner

322.83 Burg, Sweden

64.22 Whampoa, China

Tell

Barque

320.80

Iona

Do.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

No. 9.-RETURN of VESSELS REGISTERED in the Port of Hongkong for the Year ending 31st December, 1863.

VESSEL'S NAME.

RIG.

HORSE POWER.

REGISTERED TONNAGE.

549.78 New York, U. S.

REMARKS.

Sold to Foreigners.

Sent out from England in pieces.

WHERE BUILT.

Apenrade, Denmark

Chusan

Do.

434.31

Newcastle, England

Fawn

Brig

139.46 Bangkok, Siam

Roseneath

Do.

227.41

Cochin, East Indies

Union

Barque

Stork, (late II.M.S. Beagle) Schooner

204.88

Rotherhithe, Surrey

164.28

Chatham, Kent

Celestial Breeze

Ship

487.01

Harpswell, U. S.

Fanny

Schooner

148.54

San Francisco, U. S.

Reiver

Do.

400

Storm King

Ship

1,147,81

Prince Albert

Schooner

Beaver

Do.

Zephyr

Barque

Cronkbane

Brig

Wild Pigeon

Ship

777.76 Birkenhead, Chester

Chelsea, U. S.

125.25 Govan, Scotland

120.95 Subpore in the Zillah 409.67

New York, U. S.

134.45 Workington, Cumberland 768.55 Portsmouth, U. S.

Sold to a Chinese and registered under Ordinance 4 of 1855.

Mikado

Brig

167.00 Bremen

Niemen

Ship

386.67 Nantes, France

Anita

Barque

348.53 Baltimore, U. S.

Lyeemoon

Do.

Nankin

Schooner

Queen of the Seas

Barque

Alicia

Do.

236.09

Hellespont

Do.

328.00

425.34 Fairhaven, U. S. 230,09 East Boston, U. S.'

739.16 Wilmington, U. S.

Bedford, U. S. West Ham, Essex

(Sprung a leak and went down off ? Point Bolinao, December 26th, 1863.

Wrecked in Woosung in Dec. 1863.

Music

Brigantin

443.81

Foh Kien

Kaffir Chief

Do. Schooner

750

866.58

Deep River, Connecticut, U. S. New York, U. S. 186.80 London, Middlesex

Total Tons,..

10,906.03

H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master, &c.

No. 10. RETURN of NUMBER of VESSEL registered and struck off in the Port of Hongkong for the Years 1855 to 1863 inclusive.

REGISTERED.

STRUCK OFF BY REASON of.

YEAR.

NUMBER.

HORSE POWER

TONS.

No. of Horse Vessels. Power.

Wreck Fire &c.

Sale to Transferred Foreigners. to other Ports.

REMAINING.

Registered Anew.

Tons.

1855 1856

500

3,926.70

100

130.13

1,057.11

1,199.91

264.58

Tons. 1,274.97

1857

1858

1859

1860

2012

291

1,678.02

201

490.43

450.72

370.14

194.98

171.75

1,985.14

510.23

350.17

316.02

144.53

664.19

2,672.00

1,074.49

324.75

1,272.76

2,407.04

153.06

143.77

536.83

1,573.38

260

6,473.83

130

366.83

2,077.43

816.94

3,212.63

1861

1,410

11,143.99

130

142.75

547.39

3,255.54

73.00

7,125.31

1862

38 1,555

12,719.36

775

381.36

2,324.12

1,774.91

8,238.97

1863

29 1,570

10,906.03

170

558.09

448.08

9,899.86

Grand Total,

174

5,746

53,912.11

1,636

3,807.37

7,723.54

8,270.29

677,09

33,433.82

H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master, &c.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1804.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

February 13,

30.10

30.06

30.00

14,

30.00

29.92

29.91

15,

29.91

29.92

29.88

16,

29.90

29.88

29.85

17,

29.93

29.92

29.94

18,

29.96

29.90

29.93

19.

29.94

29.88

29.86

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Noox.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

G P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. I

Dirn.

F. Dirn.

6A.M. 3P.M.

1864.

Feb.

13 28.35 28.25 28.35 28.26 28.26 53.00 57.00 55.30 57.00 55.00 54.30 53.00 58.00 ELS

14 28.25 28.23 28.22 28.20.28.20 53.00 56.30 55.30 57.00 54.30 54.00 53.00:57.00 E

15 28.22 28.25 28.20|28.18|28.18 53.00j59.00 57.30 51.00 55.80 54.30 53.00,60.00 EbS

16 23.25 28.22 28.22 28.22 28.22 61.00 61.00 62.00 60.30 59.30 64.30 52.00 64.00 E

17 28.24 28.26 28.26 28.25 28.24 54.00 65.00 64.00 53.00 64.00.64.00 73.00 66.00 SE

4 E

6 E

3 E

Fresh fog; from 2 P.M. fine.

7 E

Dense fog; from 9 A.M. passing fog.

4 E

3 EbN

Passing fog; from 9 A.M. fine.

2 SEBE

3 EbS

Fine; from 10 A.M. passing fog.

{

2 SSE

SSE

6 A.M. fog and rain, 6 P.M. fine.

18 28.20 28.21 28.20 28.18 28.18 54.00 54.20′54.00'55.00 53.10 53.25 75.00 65.00 ELN

1928.22 28.22 28.18 28.17 28.18 54.25 55.01′55.00 55.00 55.01 50.09 75.00 67.00 EbS

6 ENE

4 EbS

6 EbN

6 A.M. fog, 6 P.M. fine.

4 ESE

6 A.M. passing fog, 6 P.M. fine.

Almy, C. E.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers,

Chaves, M.

Globe Parcel Co.)

Anderson, J. }

Clarke, F.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 19th February, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Satton, D.

Lets. Paps.

Agents for the

Let ers. Papers. Kemp Mr. { Kretschmann, 1

Pickering, C.W. 2 Pimm, J.

Whampoa f

Carter,

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Pagson, G. M. E. 2

Ahlmann, L.P. 1

Clery, II. G.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Lord, J.

Poons, A.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Shepherd, Capt. 1 Spooner, E. H. 1 Siggery, T.

Gibbs, E.

Dorman, D.

Lamprey, Dr.

Porter, T.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Greig, Mrs.

Pereira,

Stafford, W.

Bowman, C.

Destrongnoy

Meroe, G.

Palmer, J.

Baptista, A.

Devarr, S. P.

Swain, G.

Hall, Mr.

Beyan, W. J. 1

Meyers, J.

Perey, L.

Dowers, M.

Stubbs, J.

Herbert, W.

Baning, G. W. 1

Murphy, G.

Patmore, J. H. 1

Dahlberg,

Southey, A. J. 1

Herman, M.

Bateman, J.

Maury, T.

Pautten, H.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Sinclair, D.

Hart & Co., J. 1

Milne, J.

Brown,

Dickson, H.

Ilay, Capt.

Miller, II.

Rodrigues, A. P. 1

Thomas, L.

Baker,

Halse, R.

Marshall, J.

Rocha, Sor. D.}

Baker, C. F.

Fernandes, A. P. 2

Hook, T.

McGurn, W.

1r.

Tayloy, Revd. 1

J., Manila J

Baldamaria, F. 1

Titens, Capt.

Fenton, J. J.

Howell, H.

Mayo, C.

Rozzell, W.

Tucker, S. A. 1

Bastone, E.

Forbes, F.

Hamilton, J. W. 1

McNeil, J.

Baxter, Miss 3

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Flude, F.

Holmes, G.

Mason, N.

Robinson, Capt. 3

Williams,

Frickle & Co.

Higgins, H.

Clare, W.

Meredith, J.

Renaud,

Walker, J

Ferdinand

Harvey, J. H.

Reddell, W.

Connelly, C.

Fergusson, R.

Wilson,

Hale, B.

Child, J.

Cumming,

Coath, W.

125

Farnam, G. B. 1

Harper, Dr.

Nielsen, C. P. 1 Napier, J.

Ramsdell, O.

Wilkins, Mr.

Harris, W. A. 1

Costa, F. D. Champs C.

Graves Gibbons, F. Gerhold, C. 2

Otto,

Jordan, E. Jump, G.

Sanders, J. O. 1

Youngman, E. 1

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 19th February, 1864.

Robinson, James 1

Smith Souza

Wolff,

Whiston, G.

Phillips, J.

Letters. Papers.

Anne Bowen 2

Conflict

Avalanche

Champion

Emma Empress

Khusrovie Kung Man

Oasis

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Olympia

Avenir

Creton

Aunt Lessy

Catharine

Elizabeth Dawson 2 East Indian

Oriental

Sooloo Sardinia Surat

Luna

Onward

Silome

Anglo Saxon

Cezar

Alpaca

Canton

Feroze Shah

Lucky Star Laure

Orne

Spy

Obey

Sebastapol

Akindo

Canaan

Fanny Fern

Osaca

Sea Witch

Anita Amoy

Continent

Shaw Mut

Chandernagore 4

Granville

Maria L. Antonietta 3

Pambert

August

Caduceus

Achilles

5 3

Dictator

Glaucester 3 Glendoveer Gazelle

Maggie Atkinson 4

Spirit of the Age 1

Princess of Wales 2

Mary Warren

Princes Royal 1

Typhoon

Benefactor 1

Dorcas Prince 1

Brilliant

Day Break

Henrietta

Bucton Castle 1

Diana

Burlington

Dolphin

Hadassah Hydaspes

Bristow

D. Sex

　　　　　　Bonauza Bloomer

Dirigo

Denmark

Contest Castle Competitor Calcutta

$ 30 II

Daring Demerara

Elphine

Edward Percy 1

Independence Isaac Jeans

Jacatra Johanna John Bibby Josephine

23 N

Merchantman

Melbrek

Mercury Mencius

Penguin

Thalaba

Portland

Pruth

Unrivelled

Maria Barlett 2

Mary Frazier Music Mary

Queen of England 1

Virginia

Queen Bee

Willey

Renown

Madalia

Wandering Jew 1

Rifleman

W. Continent

COLO --

Monsoon

Race Horse

Winchester

Royal Alfred

New York Normen

Sorie

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1804.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

February 13,

30.10

30.06

30.00

14,

30.00

29.92

29.91

15,

29.91

29.92

29.88

16,

29.90

29.88

29.85

17,

29.93

29.92

29.94

18,

29.96

29.90

29.93

19.

29.94

29.88

29.86

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Noox.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

G P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. I

Dirn.

F. Dirn.

6A.M. 3P.M.

1864.

Feb.

13 28.35 28.25 28.35 28.26 28.26 53.00 57.00 55.30 57.00 55.00 54.30 53.00 58.00 ELS

14 28.25 28.23 28.22 28.20.28.20 53.00 56.30 55.30 57.00 54.30 54.00 53.00:57.00 E

15 28.22 28.25 28.20|28.18|28.18 53.00j59.00 57.30 51.00 55.80 54.30 53.00,60.00 EbS

16 23.25 28.22 28.22 28.22 28.22 61.00 61.00 62.00 60.30 59.30 64.30 52.00 64.00 E

17 28.24 28.26 28.26 28.25 28.24 54.00 65.00 64.00 53.00 64.00.64.00 73.00 66.00 SE

4 E

6 E

3 E

Fresh fog; from 2 P.M. fine.

7 E

Dense fog; from 9 A.M. passing fog.

4 E

3 EbN

Passing fog; from 9 A.M. fine.

2 SEBE

3 EbS

Fine; from 10 A.M. passing fog.

{

2 SSE

SSE

6 A.M. fog and rain, 6 P.M. fine.

18 28.20 28.21 28.20 28.18 28.18 54.00 54.20′54.00'55.00 53.10 53.25 75.00 65.00 ELN

1928.22 28.22 28.18 28.17 28.18 54.25 55.01′55.00 55.00 55.01 50.09 75.00 67.00 EbS

6 ENE

4 EbS

6 EbN

6 A.M. fog, 6 P.M. fine.

4 ESE

6 A.M. passing fog, 6 P.M. fine.

Almy, C. E.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers,

Chaves, M.

Globe Parcel Co.)

Anderson, J. }

Clarke, F.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 19th February, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Satton, D.

Lets. Paps.

Agents for the

Let ers. Papers. Kemp Mr. { Kretschmann, 1

Pickering, C.W. 2 Pimm, J.

Whampoa f

Carter,

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Pagson, G. M. E. 2

Ahlmann, L.P. 1

Clery, II. G.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Lord, J.

Poons, A.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Shepherd, Capt. 1 Spooner, E. H. 1 Siggery, T.

Gibbs, E.

Dorman, D.

Lamprey, Dr.

Porter, T.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Greig, Mrs.

Pereira,

Stafford, W.

Bowman, C.

Destrongnoy

Meroe, G.

Palmer, J.

Baptista, A.

Devarr, S. P.

Swain, G.

Hall, Mr.

Beyan, W. J. 1

Meyers, J.

Perey, L.

Dowers, M.

Stubbs, J.

Herbert, W.

Baning, G. W. 1

Murphy, G.

Patmore, J. H. 1

Dahlberg,

Southey, A. J. 1

Herman, M.

Bateman, J.

Maury, T.

Pautten, H.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Sinclair, D.

Hart & Co., J. 1

Milne, J.

Brown,

Dickson, H.

Ilay, Capt.

Miller, II.

Rodrigues, A. P. 1

Thomas, L.

Baker,

Halse, R.

Marshall, J.

Rocha, Sor. D.}

Baker, C. F.

Fernandes, A. P. 2

Hook, T.

McGurn, W.

1r.

Tayloy, Revd. 1

J., Manila J

Baldamaria, F. 1

Titens, Capt.

Fenton, J. J.

Howell, H.

Mayo, C.

Rozzell, W.

Tucker, S. A. 1

Bastone, E.

Forbes, F.

Hamilton, J. W. 1

McNeil, J.

Baxter, Miss 3

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Flude, F.

Holmes, G.

Mason, N.

Robinson, Capt. 3

Williams,

Frickle & Co.

Higgins, H.

Clare, W.

Meredith, J.

Renaud,

Walker, J

Ferdinand

Harvey, J. H.

Reddell, W.

Connelly, C.

Fergusson, R.

Wilson,

Hale, B.

Child, J.

Cumming,

Coath, W.

125

Farnam, G. B. 1

Harper, Dr.

Nielsen, C. P. 1 Napier, J.

Ramsdell, O.

Wilkins, Mr.

Harris, W. A. 1

Costa, F. D. Champs C.

Graves Gibbons, F. Gerhold, C. 2

Otto,

Jordan, E. Jump, G.

Sanders, J. O. 1

Youngman, E. 1

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 19th February, 1864.

Robinson, James 1

Smith Souza

Wolff,

Whiston, G.

Phillips, J.

Letters. Papers.

Anne Bowen 2

Conflict

Avalanche

Champion

Emma Empress

Khusrovie Kung Man

Oasis

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Olympia

Avenir

Creton

Aunt Lessy

Catharine

Elizabeth Dawson 2 East Indian

Oriental

Sooloo Sardinia Surat

Luna

Onward

Silome

Anglo Saxon

Cezar

Alpaca

Canton

Feroze Shah

Lucky Star Laure

Orne

Spy

Obey

Sebastapol

Akindo

Canaan

Fanny Fern

Osaca

Sea Witch

Anita Amoy

Continent

Shaw Mut

Chandernagore 4

Granville

Maria L. Antonietta 3

Pambert

August

Caduceus

Achilles

5 3

Dictator

Glaucester 3 Glendoveer Gazelle

Maggie Atkinson 4

Spirit of the Age 1

Princess of Wales 2

Mary Warren

Princes Royal 1

Typhoon

Benefactor 1

Dorcas Prince 1

Brilliant

Day Break

Henrietta

Bucton Castle 1

Diana

Burlington

Dolphin

Hadassah Hydaspes

Bristow

D. Sex

　　　　　　Bonauza Bloomer

Dirigo

Denmark

Contest Castle Competitor Calcutta

$ 30 II

Daring Demerara

Elphine

Edward Percy 1

Independence Isaac Jeans

Jacatra Johanna John Bibby Josephine

23 N

Merchantman

Melbrek

Mercury Mencius

Penguin

Thalaba

Portland

Pruth

Unrivelled

Maria Barlett 2

Mary Frazier Music Mary

Queen of England 1

Virginia

Queen Bee

Willey

Renown

Madalia

Wandering Jew 1

Rifleman

W. Continent

COLO --

Monsoon

Race Horse

Winchester

Royal Alfred

New York Normen

Sorie

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 19th February, 1864.

Algerine

Letters. Papers.

Cormorant Centaur

Letters. Papers.

Janus

Osprey

Ringdove

Tartar

Lets. Paps.

Brisk Bustard

Leven

P. Charlotte

Severn

Flamer

Clown

1 1 Havoc

Manila

Rifleman Rattler

Slaney Scylla

Swallow

1212

Valorous Vigilant

2 1

Weazel

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 19th February, 1864.

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

THE PENINSULAR COMPANY's Steam-ship

"EMEU," Captain EASTLAY, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Tuesday, the 1st March, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 28th February, SPECIE until Noon on the 29th February; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 28th.

　　For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

　　　　　A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 18th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN Wise in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC.

EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES. ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

ON Friday, the 26th of February, at Noon,

the Company's Steam-ship ALPHEE, Commandant BOILEVE, H.I.M.N., with Her Bri- tannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyds Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste :

Taylor, Captain

Walker E. R.

NOTICE.

Lets. Paps.

R. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS

from this date.

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility in our firm of

the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 21st November, 1863.

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly TH

Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia, and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE business of the undersigned will from

through Marseilles for the principal places of T and after this date be carried on under the

Europe.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of February; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

Hongkong, 9th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DOS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

TIME TABLE OF INDIA, CHINA AND MAURITIUS MAIL SERVICES, for the year 1864,

neatly printed on card board and for sale at this office at $1 each.

Noronha's Printing Office, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

PART

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 19th February, 1864.

Algerine

Letters. Papers.

Cormorant Centaur

Letters. Papers.

Janus

Osprey

Ringdove

Tartar

Lets. Paps.

Brisk Bustard

Leven

P. Charlotte

Severn

Flamer

Clown

1 1 Havoc

Manila

Rifleman Rattler

Slaney Scylla

Swallow

1212

Valorous Vigilant

2 1

Weazel

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 19th February, 1864.

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

THE PENINSULAR COMPANY's Steam-ship

"EMEU," Captain EASTLAY, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Tuesday, the 1st March, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 28th February, SPECIE until Noon on the 29th February; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 28th.

　　For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

　　　　　A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 18th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN Wise in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC.

EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES. ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

ON Friday, the 26th of February, at Noon,

the Company's Steam-ship ALPHEE, Commandant BOILEVE, H.I.M.N., with Her Bri- tannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyds Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste :

Taylor, Captain

Walker E. R.

NOTICE.

Lets. Paps.

R. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS

from this date.

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility in our firm of

the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 21st November, 1863.

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly TH

Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia, and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE business of the undersigned will from

through Marseilles for the principal places of T and after this date be carried on under the

Europe.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of February; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

Hongkong, 9th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DOS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

TIME TABLE OF INDIA, CHINA AND MAURITIUS MAIL SERVICES, for the year 1864,

neatly printed on card board and for sale at this office at $1 each.

Noronha's Printing Office, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

PART

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

QUI

MAL

FOROIT.

MON

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 9.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 39.

Her Royal Highness The PRINCESS OF WALES having been safely delivered of a Prince on the Evening of 8th January last, a Royal Salute of 21 Guns will be fired on Monday next, at Noon, in celebration of the auspicious Event.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 2 of 1864.

SATURDAY, 16TH JANUARY, 1864.

PRESENT:

His Excellency the ACTING GOVERNOR, and all the Members.

The Council met to-day, pursuant to adjournment.

The Minutes of the Council held on the 4th Instant, were read and approved.

The "Currency Bill" was read a second time, and committed.

Section 1 amended and agreed to.

Preamble amended and agreed to.

Title amended and agreed to.

The Council having adopted the amendments made in Committee, the ACTING GOVERNOR put the question-That this Bill as amended do pass, and that the Title be-" An Ordinance to provide for conversion of British Currency in all payments by or to the Government."

Question put and carried,—the Ordinance being numbered “No. 1 of 1864.”

The Bill "to prevent the defacing of the Current Coin of the Colony" was withdrawn.

The Council adjourned.

Read and approved, this 26th Day of February, 1864..

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON,

Governor.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

Title.

Empowering the

a Mint.

Master to be em-

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORIE REGINE.

No. 2 of 1864.

By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice- Admiral of the same, with the Advice of the Legislative Council of Hongkong.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

An Ordinance for establishing a Mint in the Colony of Hongkong.

[26th February, 1864.]

Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. That a Mint be established in Hongkong on such site as the Governor or Officer Governor to establish administering the Government of the Colony may approve; that a Chief Officer To appoint a Master. thereof shall be appointed under the title of Master, who shall be empowered to powered to coin Silver Coin Silver Coin of such weight and fineness and of such designs as may from time to time be approved by Her Majesty, from Dies to be furnished by the Master of the Royal Mint under such Regulations as may be prescribed by the Lords Commis- sioners of Her Majesty's Treasury.

Coin.

Regulations for recep-

Bullion, &c.

Governor to frame II. That it may be lawful for the Governor or Officer administering the Govern- tion at Mint of Silver ment of the Colony, by and with the advice of the Executive Council, to frame Regulations under which the Mint shall receive Silver Bullion and coin the same; and to authorize the retention (without reference to any charge which may be imposed for the expense of refining such Bullion) of such proportion thereof, or of the Coin struck therefrom, by way of a Mint charge or seignorage, as shall be sufficient to defray the expenses attending the coinage; and to alter or amend such Regulations from time to time as may be found

Empowering Master

necessary.

III. That the Master be empowered subject to the approval of the Governor or to enter into contracts, Officer administering the Government of the Colony, to enter into such Contracts and to establish such Regulations for the orderly and convenient performance of the duties of the Mint as may be found necessary.

subject to Governor's approval.

Appointing four other principal Officers.

Superintendent of

Bullion Office.

Assayer.

Superintendent of Coining Department and Machinery.

IV. That four other principal Officers of the Mint shall be appointed.

1st. The Superintendent of the Bullion Office, who shall be responsible to the Master for the receipt of Bullion and the delivery of coin by the Mint; the safe custody of the same while in charge of his department; the faithful conduct and accurate record of all transactions with the public, and with the assaying, melting and coining departments of the Mint, including the Store, Cash, Bul- lion, and other account; for the proper registering and safe custody of docu- ments; and for the faithful and zealous discharge of any other duties which the Master may direct him to perform.

2nd. The Assayer who will be responsible to the Master for the correct assay of all Bullion brought to the Mint to be assayed or coined; for the correct assay of the bars cast for rolling and of the coin struck at the Mint; for the records thereof being kept with care and precision; and for the faithful and zealous discharge of any other duties which the Master may direct him to perform. 3rd. The Superintendent of the Coining Department and Machinery, who will be responsible to the Master for the Bullion delivered into his charge by the Su- perintendent of the Bullion Office; for its conversion into Coin of the legal weight, properly stamped with the authorized dies; for the safe custody and legitimate use of the dies; for the operations of his department being properly and economically conducted; for the records thereof being kept with care and precision; and for the faithful and zealous discharge of any other duties which the Master or his representative may direct him to perform.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864. 77

4th. The Superintendent of the Melting Department, who will be responsible to

Superintendent of

the Master for the skilful and economical direction of the operations of melting Melting Department. and refining; for the records thereof being kept with care and precision; and for the faithful and zealous discharge of any other duties which the Master or his representative may direct him to perform.

V. That all such other Officers and Servants of the Mint as may be necessary Governor to appoint shall be appointed from time to time by the Governor or Officer Administering the such other Officers as Government, subject to the approval and confirmation of the Secretary of State for the may be necessary.

Colonies.

VI. That the Master shall faithfully and without unnecessary delay after the The Master to make expiration of each Quarter prepare and forward to the Governor the following Returns: quarterly Returns.

(1.) Weight of Silver Bullion received from the public by the Bullion Office; (2.) Weight melted previous to assay;

(3.) Weight assayed and valued, and value thereof;

(4.) Weight refined;

(5.) Weight and value of uncoined Bullion re-issued, and amount charged for

inelting, assaying, and refining;

(6.) Weight of each description of Coin produced;

(7.) Weight of each description of Coin delivered to the public, and the amount,

if any, charged for coining;

(8.) Copy of the reports of the assay of Coin;

(9.) Number and description of dies received or completed during the quarter, of

dies worn out, of dies effectually defaced, and of serviceable dies in hand. (10.) A return, shewing the waste during the quarter, distinguishing the waste

arising in melting, in refining, in coining, and in assaying.

　　And he shall forward any other returns which the Governor or Officer administering And any other Re- the Government of the Colony may require.

turns required by the Governor.

be taken at uncertain

VII. That with a view to ensure the careful observance of the Standard in the Specimen pieces to Coin the Governor or Officer administering the Government of the Colony shall cause times in ench Quarter, to be taken at uncertain times during each quarter from amongst the Coins issued at and forwarded to Mas- the Mint to the public without preference in the selection, specimen pieces, and that ter of the Royal Mint such specimens shall be forwarded from time to time to the Master of the Royal Mint tion. in London for such examination as the Lords Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury may direct.

in London for examina

to be held of the Bul-

　　　　VIII. That the Governor or Officer administering the Government of the Colony Quarterly Survey shall direct a Board of Government Officers not less than three in number, to assemble lion and Coin in the at the Mint at the expiration of each quarter for the inspection of the store of Bullion Mint. and Coin in the Mint, and report on the same to him, stating the exact amounts of the balance of each description verified by them.

IX. That the Salaries specified as under shall be added to the Civil List:

The Master of the Mint,

The Superintendent of the Bullion Office,

The Assayer,

The Superintendent of the Coining Department, The Superintendent of the Melting Department,

Per Annum.

$6,720.

$3,840.

Salaries to be added

to Civil List.

Salaries of other

X. That such other Officers and Servants of the Mint as may be appointed shall officers to be fixed be paid such Salaries as may be fixed by the Governor or Officer administering the by the Governor and Government of the Colony, with the approval of the Secretary of State, and that such placed on the annual

Salaries shall be borne on the Annual Estimates.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 26th Day of February, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

estimates.

Clerk of Councils.

No. 37.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

PROCLAMATION.

　　　　By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander- in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864. 77

4th. The Superintendent of the Melting Department, who will be responsible to

Superintendent of

Colonies.

(1.) Weight of Silver Bullion received from the public by the Bullion Office; (2.) Weight melted previous to assay;

(3.) Weight assayed and valued, and value thereof;

(4.) Weight refined;

(5.) Weight and value of uncoined Bullion re-issued, and amount charged for

inelting, assaying, and refining;

(6.) Weight of each description of Coin produced;

(7.) Weight of each description of Coin delivered to the public, and the amount,

if any, charged for coining;

(8.) Copy of the reports of the assay of Coin;

(9.) Number and description of dies received or completed during the quarter, of

dies worn out, of dies effectually defaced, and of serviceable dies in hand. (10.) A return, shewing the waste during the quarter, distinguishing the waste

arising in melting, in refining, in coining, and in assaying.

　　And he shall forward any other returns which the Governor or Officer administering And any other Re- the Government of the Colony may require.

turns required by the Governor.

be taken at uncertain

in London for examina

to be held of the Bul-

IX. That the Salaries specified as under shall be added to the Civil List:

The Master of the Mint,

The Superintendent of the Bullion Office,

The Assayer,

The Superintendent of the Coining Department, The Superintendent of the Melting Department,

Per Annum.

$6,720.

$3,840.

Salaries to be added

to Civil List.

Salaries of other

Salaries shall be borne on the Annual Estimates.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 26th Day of February, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

estimates.

Clerk of Councils.

No. 37.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

PROCLAMATION.

　　　　By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander- in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

78 THE HONGKong governMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

Whereas by an Ordinance No. 3 of 1862, intituled "An Ordinance to authorize His Excellency the Governor by Proclamation to prohibit the Exportation of Military Stores and other Articles," it was enacted that it should be lawful for His Excellency the Governor by and with the Advice of the Executive Council by Proclamation to be published in the Hongkong Government Gazette or in any Extraordinary Gazette to prohibit for such period as should be mentioned in such Proclamation either to be exported from the Colony of Hongkong or to be carried Coastwise within the said Colony, Arms, Ammunition, and Gunpowder, Military and Naval Stores, and any Articles which His Excellency might judge capable of being converted into or made useful in increasing the quantity of Military and Naval Stores, Provisions, or any sort of Victual which may be used as food by man, or any or either of such Arms, Ammunition, Gunpowder, Stores, Goods, or Articles respectively. And in case any such Arms, Ammunition, Gunpowder, Stores, Goods or Articles which shall have been so prohibited should be exported from the said Colony or should be carried Coastwise or be Waterborne to be so exported, or carried, they should be forfeited, and should vest in Her Majesty, and that forthwith thereupon it should be the duty of the Harbor Master of this Colony by Warrant under his Hand upon his own view or upon an information made upon Oath before any Justice of the Peace for the said Colony, to cause all such Goods and Articles so thereinbefore declared forfeited to be seized and to detain the same to the use of Her Majesty, and to be disposed of as His Excellency the Governor should by order under his Hand and Seal direct;

　　　And whereas on the 28th day of February, 1863, a Proclamation under the said Ordinance was issued prohibiting the Export of Arms and Military Stores from this Port for the period of one year from that date, and whereas it is expedient that such prohibition be continued for a further period:

Now, therefore, I, SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON do under the Ordinance above cited, by and with the advice of the Executive Council of this Colony, hereby for a further period of twelve months from the 28th day of February current, and for such further period as shall from time to time be specified in any Proclamation to be hereafter issued, prohibit either to export from the Colony of Hongkong or to be carried Coastwise within the said Colony, Arms, Ammunition and Gunpowder, Military and Naval Stores;

And I do with the Advice aforesaid hereby declare, that all such proceedings for the suppression of such several acts as are provided by the said Ordinance or by Law, shall and may be taken for the suppression of such exportation and carrying Coastwise and for the forfeiture, seizure and detention and disposition of the same articles and things and the punishment of offenders against the said Laws. By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 27th Day of February, 1864.

No. 38.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

The subjoined letter from Captain NOLLOTH, Senior Naval Officer, on the subject of Piracy in the neighbouring Waters, is published for general information; and attention is again drawn to Government Notification No. 44 of 8th April, 1863, in which Rewards are offered for such information as shall lead to the apprehension of the Europeans and Americans associating with Pirates.

Those offers are hereby renewed.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th February, 1864.

SIR,-I have the honor to forward for your information-

1. Extract from a letter recently received from the British Consul at Amoy ;-

H. M S. Princess Charlotte, HONGKONG, 26th February, 1864.

"I have to add in conclusion that the increasing fearlessness of the pirates in this neighbourhood in not caring to avoid foreign Merchant Vessels as they formerly did (together with other circumstances that have come to my knowledge) lead me to believe that they must have some Europeans among them. If my belief is well founded, there can be no doubt that ere long they will not only not avoid foreign Vessels but will seek opportunities of attacking the more defenceless of them."

2. Extract from a letter addressed by the Master of the British Merchant Vessel Whampoa to the Consul at Amoy ;-

　　　　Being forced to seek shelter on my voyage to Formosa I put into Leo-loo Bay and was informed by my Supercargo that four Cantonese boats lying there were piratical, and that we should certainly be attacked in the night if we remained. I therefore put to sea though blowing a gale of wind.

"In one of the boats Europeans were observed."

-I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient Servant,

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, &c., &c., &c.,

Hongkong.

M. S. NOLLOTH, Captain and Senior Officer.

78 THE HONGKong governMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 27th Day of February, 1864.

No. 38.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Those offers are hereby renewed.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th February, 1864.

SIR,-I have the honor to forward for your information-

1. Extract from a letter recently received from the British Consul at Amoy ;-

H. M S. Princess Charlotte, HONGKONG, 26th February, 1864.

2. Extract from a letter addressed by the Master of the British Merchant Vessel Whampoa to the Consul at Amoy ;-

"In one of the boats Europeans were observed."

-I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient Servant,

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, &c., &c., &c.,

Hongkong.

M. S. NOLLOTH, Captain and Senior Officer.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The subjoined List of Jurors for the Year commencing on the 1st March, 1864, as revised and amended by His Excellency The Governor and the Legislative Council, is published for general

information.

By Order,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 26th February, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

JURY LIST FOR 1864.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

Abbott, A. B.

Abbott, J.

Adamson, William Addyman, R.

Agabeg, Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Mackertich Algar, T.

Allen, W.

Anderson, Graham

Andruss, Theodore F. Armstrong, George Armstrong, John Martin Arnhold, Jacob Arnould, Henry

Arthur, Edward

Ashton, R. P. Atkin, A.

Atkinson, James

　　Aylmore, George Bushby Azevedo, F. H.

Bain, W. J. Baker, S. W.

Assistant, Turner & Co. Assistant, Mr. Peacock's Merchant, Borneo Company Assistant, Mr. Peacock's Merchant, Wellington Street

Do.,

do.

Clerk, Blackhead & Co. Clerk, Mr. Hook's Broker, Albert Road

Hotelkeeper, Wellington Street Clerk, Johnson & Co. Storekeeper, Hunt & Co. Merchant, Oxford & Co.

Supertg. Purser, P. & O. S. N. Co. Assistant, Mercantile Bank Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.] Engineer, P. & O. S. N. Company Storekeeper, Lamert, Atkinson Steward, Hongkong Club Clerk, Jardine, Matheson & Co.

Assistant, Johnson & Co.

Millinery Store, Victoria

Baldwin, John Charles

Merchant, McGregor & Co.

Assistant, Russell & Co.

Barbon, E. D.

Barretto, Jo?o Antonio Barnes, J. P. Barton, Zephaniahs Bauermeister, A. Beart, Edward Beattie, Robert Beckwith, J. H. Belilios, E. R. Bertrand, C.

Beyer, L.

Bergen, von E. W. Bidau,

Bixby, George

Blackhead, F. J. B.

Blakeway, George Blakesley, J.

Boger, Henry

Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Assistant, Holliday, Wise & Co. Opium Inspector, Dent & Co.

Assistant, Oxford & Co.

Innkeeper, Queen's Road

Clerk, Hongkong Dispensary

Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.

Merchant, Lyndhurst Terrace

Case, Arthur R. Case, A. M.

Special Juror. Chambers, A. F.

Chater, M. Cheverton, J. H. Clark, Richard Clapp, E. E. Claussen, C. H.

Special Juror. Cohen, C. C.

Cohen, Henry Colla?o, L.

Cook, John Henry

Special Juror. Cook, William

Special Juror.

Cormack, J.

Costeker, J.

Cousens, G. G. Coutts, Alexander Cowasjee, Nesserwanjee Cox, J. H. Cox, John S. Coxon, Atwell Cromwell, John J. Cruikshank, Cunningham, W. R. Currie, W. C.

Dadabhoy, Eduljee

Da Costa, Joze Phillipe Dagleish, Walter H. Dalgleish, William H. Dalzeil, W. R. Danenberg, Carlos

Superintendent, Messag. Imperiales Special Juror. Dalmeida, W. H.

Merchant, Schelhass & Co.

Assistant, Bourjau, H?bener & Co.

Clerk, Marsh & Co.

D' Aquino, Maximiano D' Aquino, M. J.

Da Silva, Joaquim M. Da Silva, Luiz Jo?o Da Silva, M. A. Davidson, W. M. Davidson, James Davidson, D. Deacon, Richard Defflis, Thomas Delano, Warren Degenaer, Frederick

Merchant, Bourjau, H?bener & Co. Special Juro: De Silver, C. H.

Auctioneer, Wyndham Street

Deane, C. F. Detmering, H. Dodd, John Doherty, Thomas Dolan, William Donough, John Doral, P. R.

Assistant, Russell & Co. Clerk, P. & O. S. N. Company

Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Clerk, Chancery Lane

[Merchant, Johnson & Co.

Special Juror.

Innkeeper, Queen's Road West Assistant, Russell & Co. Clerk, J?rgens & Co.

Assistant, Phillips, Moore & Co.

Merchant, Phillips, Moore & Co.

Special Juror.

Clerk, Laue, Crawford & Co.

Clerk, Hunt & Co.

Do., do.

Clerk, P. & O. S. N. Company

Assistant, Gilman & Co.

Assistant, Lindsay & Co.

Foreman, Hall & Co.

Merchant, Metta & Co.

Assistant, Turner & Co.

Clerk, Lane, Crawford & Co. Broker, Club Chambers

Assistant, King & Co.

Clerk, Smith, Archer & Co. [race] Coffee house keeper, Lyndhurst Ter- Banker, Bank of Hindustan

Merchant, Eduljee Framjee & Co. Clerk, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Assistant, Borneo Company Assistant, Fletcher & Co.

Clerk, P. & O. S. N. Company Assistant, Dent & Co.

Assistant, Russell & Co. Clerk,

Merchant, Mosque Gardens

Printer, Queen's Road

Book-keeper, Daily Press Office

Assistant, Mercantile Bank

[dia

Special Juror.

Banker,Central Bank of WesternIn- Special Juror.

Assistant, Chartd. Mercan. Bank

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Broker, Victoria Clerk, Schelhass & Co.

Merchant, Russell & Co. Merchant, Peel Street Clerk, De Silver & Co. Assistant, Gilman & Co. Assistant, Ellissen & Co. Assistant, Dent & Co.

Storekeeper, Wellington Street

Storekeeper, Blackhead & Co. Merchant, Vaucher & Co. Clerk, Lane, Crawford & Co. Assistant, Hesse, Ehlers & Co.

Special Juror.

Bonnett, William Wade Bosman, C. H. M.

Secretary, Hongkong Club

Merchant, Bosman & Co.

Special Juror.

Bottomley, C. D.

Assistant, A. Scott & Co.

Bourjau, Adolf

Braga, V. E.

Clerk, Oswald's Terrace

Shipwright, West Point

Clerk, P. & O. S. N. Company

Assistant,

Assistant, Lyall, Still & Co.

Engineer, Mr. Logan's

Merchant, Turner & Co.

Special Juror.

Merchant, Smith, Archer & Co.

Special Juror

Assistant, A. Scott & Co.

Master Mariner, Praya

Dunjeebhoy, Ruttunjee Duddell, Henry Duncanson, J. P.

Burrows, S. E. Jr.

Merchant, S. E. Burrows & Co. Clerk, Blackhead & Co.

Special Juror

Eduljee, Nesserwanjee Ede, N. J.

Clerk, N. & E. Sapoorjee & Co.

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Assistant, Daily Press Office

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Storekeeper, P. & O. Company Sailmaker, Queen's Road Clerk, Smith, Kennedy & Co. Clerk, Ruttunjee & Co.

Broker, Pottinger Street Auctioneer, Queen's Road

Assistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.

Special Juror.

Brant, C.

Britto, Joze de

Brooks, James Alfred Browne, H. S.

Browne, H. T. J.

Bruce, Andrew Bryans, W. J.

Burgy, E. H.

Budde, Clans Bulley, E.

Busch, A.

Caldbeck, John Brown Caldwell, D. R. Camajee, D. Pestonjee Campos, Eduardo P. de Campos, Joaquim P. Campos, L. P.

Carvalho, Pedro M. de Carr, Henry John

Commander, P. & O. S. N. Co. Agent and Interpreter, Gough St. Merchant, Camajee & Co. Clerk, P. & O. S. N. Company

Do.,

do.

Assistant, Mercantile Bank Innkeeper, Queen's Road West

Special Juror. Edwards, Thomas

Einbeke, A.

Special Juror. Elton, W.

Ellissen, G. Endicott, J. B.

Escherick, I. W. H.

Ezekiel, A. D. Ezekiel, Reuben

Merchant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Special Juror.

Merchant, Ellissen & Co.

Clerk, Hunt & Co.

?Special Juror.

Merchant, Smith, Kennedy & Co. Special Juror.

Assistant, D. Sassoon, Sons & Co.

Agent & Merchant, Pottinger St.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The subjoined List of Jurors for the Year commencing on the 1st March, 1864, as revised and amended by His Excellency The Governor and the Legislative Council, is published for general

information.

By Order,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 26th February, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

JURY LIST FOR 1864.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

Abbott, A. B.

Abbott, J.

Adamson, William Addyman, R.

Agabeg, Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Mackertich Algar, T.

Allen, W.

Anderson, Graham

Andruss, Theodore F. Armstrong, George Armstrong, John Martin Arnhold, Jacob Arnould, Henry

Arthur, Edward

Ashton, R. P. Atkin, A.

Atkinson, James

　　Aylmore, George Bushby Azevedo, F. H.

Bain, W. J. Baker, S. W.

Assistant, Turner & Co. Assistant, Mr. Peacock's Merchant, Borneo Company Assistant, Mr. Peacock's Merchant, Wellington Street

Do.,

do.

Clerk, Blackhead & Co. Clerk, Mr. Hook's Broker, Albert Road

Hotelkeeper, Wellington Street Clerk, Johnson & Co. Storekeeper, Hunt & Co. Merchant, Oxford & Co.

Assistant, Johnson & Co.

Millinery Store, Victoria

Baldwin, John Charles

Merchant, McGregor & Co.

Assistant, Russell & Co.

Barbon, E. D.

Barretto, Jo?o Antonio Barnes, J. P. Barton, Zephaniahs Bauermeister, A. Beart, Edward Beattie, Robert Beckwith, J. H. Belilios, E. R. Bertrand, C.

Beyer, L.

Bergen, von E. W. Bidau,

Bixby, George

Blackhead, F. J. B.

Blakeway, George Blakesley, J.

Boger, Henry

Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Assistant, Holliday, Wise & Co. Opium Inspector, Dent & Co.

Assistant, Oxford & Co.

Innkeeper, Queen's Road

Clerk, Hongkong Dispensary

Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.

Merchant, Lyndhurst Terrace

Case, Arthur R. Case, A. M.

Special Juror. Chambers, A. F.

Chater, M. Cheverton, J. H. Clark, Richard Clapp, E. E. Claussen, C. H.

Special Juror. Cohen, C. C.

Cohen, Henry Colla?o, L.

Cook, John Henry

Special Juror. Cook, William

Special Juror.

Cormack, J.

Costeker, J.

Cousens, G. G. Coutts, Alexander Cowasjee, Nesserwanjee Cox, J. H. Cox, John S. Coxon, Atwell Cromwell, John J. Cruikshank, Cunningham, W. R. Currie, W. C.

Dadabhoy, Eduljee

Da Costa, Joze Phillipe Dagleish, Walter H. Dalgleish, William H. Dalzeil, W. R. Danenberg, Carlos

Superintendent, Messag. Imperiales Special Juror. Dalmeida, W. H.

Merchant, Schelhass & Co.

Assistant, Bourjau, H?bener & Co.

Clerk, Marsh & Co.

D' Aquino, Maximiano D' Aquino, M. J.

Da Silva, Joaquim M. Da Silva, Luiz Jo?o Da Silva, M. A. Davidson, W. M. Davidson, James Davidson, D. Deacon, Richard Defflis, Thomas Delano, Warren Degenaer, Frederick

Merchant, Bourjau, H?bener & Co. Special Juro: De Silver, C. H.

Auctioneer, Wyndham Street

Deane, C. F. Detmering, H. Dodd, John Doherty, Thomas Dolan, William Donough, John Doral, P. R.

Assistant, Russell & Co. Clerk, P. & O. S. N. Company

Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Clerk, Chancery Lane

[Merchant, Johnson & Co.

Special Juror.

Innkeeper, Queen's Road West Assistant, Russell & Co. Clerk, J?rgens & Co.

Assistant, Phillips, Moore & Co.

Merchant, Phillips, Moore & Co.

Special Juror.

Clerk, Laue, Crawford & Co.

Clerk, Hunt & Co.

Do., do.

Clerk, P. & O. S. N. Company

Assistant, Gilman & Co.

Assistant, Lindsay & Co.

Foreman, Hall & Co.

Merchant, Metta & Co.

Assistant, Turner & Co.

Clerk, Lane, Crawford & Co. Broker, Club Chambers

Assistant, King & Co.

Clerk, Smith, Archer & Co. [race] Coffee house keeper, Lyndhurst Ter- Banker, Bank of Hindustan

Merchant, Eduljee Framjee & Co. Clerk, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Assistant, Borneo Company Assistant, Fletcher & Co.

Clerk, P. & O. S. N. Company Assistant, Dent & Co.

Assistant, Russell & Co. Clerk,

Merchant, Mosque Gardens

Printer, Queen's Road

Book-keeper, Daily Press Office

Assistant, Mercantile Bank

[dia

Special Juror.

Banker,Central Bank of WesternIn- Special Juror.

Assistant, Chartd. Mercan. Bank

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Broker, Victoria Clerk, Schelhass & Co.

Merchant, Russell & Co. Merchant, Peel Street Clerk, De Silver & Co. Assistant, Gilman & Co. Assistant, Ellissen & Co. Assistant, Dent & Co.

Storekeeper, Wellington Street

Storekeeper, Blackhead & Co. Merchant, Vaucher & Co. Clerk, Lane, Crawford & Co. Assistant, Hesse, Ehlers & Co.

Special Juror.

Bonnett, William Wade Bosman, C. H. M.

Secretary, Hongkong Club

Merchant, Bosman & Co.

Special Juror.

Bottomley, C. D.

Assistant, A. Scott & Co.

Bourjau, Adolf

Braga, V. E.

Clerk, Oswald's Terrace

Shipwright, West Point

Clerk, P. & O. S. N. Company

Assistant,

Assistant, Lyall, Still & Co.

Engineer, Mr. Logan's

Merchant, Turner & Co.

Special Juror.

Merchant, Smith, Archer & Co.

Special Juror

Assistant, A. Scott & Co.

Master Mariner, Praya

Dunjeebhoy, Ruttunjee Duddell, Henry Duncanson, J. P.

Burrows, S. E. Jr.

Merchant, S. E. Burrows & Co. Clerk, Blackhead & Co.

Special Juror

Eduljee, Nesserwanjee Ede, N. J.

Clerk, N. & E. Sapoorjee & Co.

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Assistant, Daily Press Office

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Storekeeper, P. & O. Company Sailmaker, Queen's Road Clerk, Smith, Kennedy & Co. Clerk, Ruttunjee & Co.

Broker, Pottinger Street Auctioneer, Queen's Road

Assistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.

Special Juror.

Brant, C.

Britto, Joze de

Brooks, James Alfred Browne, H. S.

Browne, H. T. J.

Bruce, Andrew Bryans, W. J.

Burgy, E. H.

Budde, Clans Bulley, E.

Busch, A.

Caldbeck, John Brown Caldwell, D. R. Camajee, D. Pestonjee Campos, Eduardo P. de Campos, Joaquim P. Campos, L. P.

Carvalho, Pedro M. de Carr, Henry John

Commander, P. & O. S. N. Co. Agent and Interpreter, Gough St. Merchant, Camajee & Co. Clerk, P. & O. S. N. Company

Do.,

do.

Assistant, Mercantile Bank Innkeeper, Queen's Road West

Special Juror. Edwards, Thomas

Einbeke, A.

Special Juror. Elton, W.

Ellissen, G. Endicott, J. B.

Escherick, I. W. H.

Ezekiel, A. D. Ezekiel, Reuben

Merchant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Special Juror.

Merchant, Ellissen & Co.

Clerk, Hunt & Co.

?Special Juror.

Merchant, Smith, Kennedy & Co. Special Juror.

Assistant, D. Sassoon, Sons & Co.

Agent & Merchant, Pottinger St.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

Fairbairn, J.

Fairley, Francis B.

Falconer, George Fesefeld, G. Fawcett, J. F. Fischer, S. Forbes, Murdoch Forbes, W. H. Forbes, J. B. Foster, W. H. Fraser, John Freer, F.

Framjee, Sorabjee

Gama, G. A. de Gardiner, James Gardner, W. H. Gaupp, Charles J. Gaupp, Louis Ghandy, M. D. Gibb, Hugh Bold Gonsalves, C. Y.

Gra?a, J. M. Green, James

　　Green, Thomas Grigor, J.

Gutierrez, Louren?o Jo?o

　　Gutierrez, Querino A. Guild, R.

Gutzmer, W. L.

Hagedorn, William

Hagen, Charles

Halsey, S. W.

Hall, S. P.

Halton, Eldred

Harding, William

Harley, Alexander

Harper, Patrick Rose

Harsant, Frederick M. Hart, J.

　　　Haskell, Francis H. Hauschild, L.

Hayes, Joseph Hayward, J. W. Heaton, George H. Heard, Albert F. Heinemann, S. Helland, George J. Hemsley, W. W. Henderson, W. James Henderson, John W. Henwig, Joh. Hesse, Theodore Heys, Theodore Hill, M.

Hitchcock, E. A. Ho Acheong, Hochstetter, Conrad Holloway, E. Hook, John S. Hormusjee, Eduljee How, Alfred James

Clerk, Lane, Crawford & Co. Assistant, Oriental Bank Watchmaker, Mr. Lapraik's Clerk, Bowra & Co.

Ship Chandler, Wellington Street Clerk, J?rgens & Co. Assistant, Olyphant & Co. Merchant, Russell & Co. Clerk, McEwen & Co. Assistant, Russell & Co. Clerk, P. & O. Company Clerk, Duddell & Co.

Broker and Clerk, Foozul Golam

Hosein & Co.

Broker, Old Bailey Street

Book-keeper, China Mail Office Compiler, Albert Road

Watchmaker, Pottinger Street

Do.,

do.

Merchant, Gage Street

Assistant, Parker & Co.

Johnson, Allen

Johnston, William

Engineer, Mr. Lamont's

Jordan, J. P.

Jorge, Honorato

Jorge, A.

Joost, A.

Jukes, M. P.

Special Juror Jurgens, Henry

Jusserwallah, C. B.

Kasseem, Khakabhoy Kaye, William Kirchner, A.

Kerr, J. Morlend

Kerr, William McDiarmid Kiemer, F. Kiemer, J. J. Kindersley, B. T. King, Charles W.

King, George

King, William D.

Merchant, Gibb, Livingston & Co. Special Juror. Kirby, William

Clerk, Vaucher & Co.

Clerk, Bridges Street

Farrier, Murray Barracks

Suptg. Engineer, P. & O. Co. Accountant, Bank of Hindustan Assistant, Gifford & Co. Assistant, Russell & Co. Assistant, Mercantile Bank Engineer, P. & O. Company

Assistant, Hesse, Ehlers & Co. Assistant, Pustau & Co.

Photographic Artist, 68 Queen's

Road Central

Kohr, G.

Kresser, Victor

Kup, Antonie W. P.

Ladd, T. C.

Ladd, J. H. Lambert, Robert Carr Lammert, Geo. Reinhold Lamond, William Landstein, William B. Lapraik, Douglas Lapraik, John Stewart Laring, W. J.

Merchant, Gibb, Livingston & Co. Special Juror. Laycock, Henry

Ship builder, Spring Gardens Sailmaker, Praya Central Watchmaker, Mr. Lapraik's Broker, Caine Road

Storekeeper, Bowra & Co. Assistant, Turner & Co. Storekeeper, Hunt & Co. Clerk, Sanders & Co.

Storekeeper, Lane, Crawford & Co.] Assistant, Augustine Heard & Co. Marine Surveyor, Peel Street

Commission Agent, Chancery Lane

Assistant, Mercantile Bank

Assistant, Staunton Street

Merchant, Siemssen & Co.

Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Storekeeper, Queen's Road

Assistant, P. & D. Camajee & Co.

Clerk, Cassim Nathabhoy & Co.

Banker, Chartered Bank of India Special Juror. Assistant, Siemssen & Co.

Assistant, Oriental Bank Innkeeper, Queen's Road West Clerk, Ladage, Oelke & Co.

Do.,

do.

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Hotel-keeper, Oriental Hotel Clerk, P. & O. Company

Assistant, Smith, Archer & Co.

Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co.

Assistant, L?tkens, Roesing & Co.

Banker, Comptoir d'Escompte de Special Juror.

Merchant, John Burd & Co. [Paris Special Juror.

Merchant, West Point

Clerk, Mr. Ladd's

Assistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.

Storekeeper, Lammert, Atkinson Banker, Oriental Bank

Special Juror.

Commission Agent and Broker Merchant, D'Aguilar Street

Special Juror.

Clerk, Mr. Lapraik's

Assistant, Augustine Heard & Co.

Lawrance, Geo. Richards

Assistant, Bull, Purdon & Co.

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Lemann, H. B. Leong Wing Chuen Lewis, James William

Merchant, Gilman & Co.

Special Juror.

Linguist, Wo-kee Hong, B. S.

Merchant, Wellington Street

Merchant, Oxford & Co.

Special Juror.

Assistant, Mr. Peacock's

Lima, J. M. O.

Clerk, Holliday, Wise & Co.

Lincker, A. G.

Logan, James

Linstead, Theophilus Gee Merchant, Lindsay & Co.

Assistant, Bourjau, H?bener & Co.

Special Juror.

Engineer, Queen's Road

Louden, J. S.

Accountant, Agra Bank

Lovett, C. A.

Assistant, Russell & Co.

Special Juror. Levyshon, A. C.

Lilley, E.

Merchant, Augustine Heard & Co. Special Juror. Lutkens, L. S.

Assistant, Oxford & Co.

Merchant, Burd & Co. Assistant, Russell & Co. Foreman, McDougall & Co. Accountant, Central Bank Assistant, L?tkens, Roesing & Co. Merchant, Hesse, Ehlers & Co. Clerk, Mr. Lapraik's Boiler Maker, P. & O. Co. Assistant, Olyphant & Co. Trader, Ashton's Buildings Watchmaker, Queen's Road Plumber, P. & O. Co. Ship Broker, Graham Street Merchant, F. B. Cama & Co. Merchant, Johnson & Co.

Luz, Januario de Special Juror. Luz, J. A. de

Merchant, Shelley Street Clerk, Bridges Street Printer, Graham Street Assistant, Lyall, Still & Co.

Foreman, Harper & Co. Shipwright, Queen's Road Engineer, Queen's Road

Lyall, Robert

McDonald, Alexander MacDonald, John Scott

MacDougall, Henry

MacFarlane, Malcolm

Clerk, Mr. Lamont's

Macildowie, W.

Clerk, Mr. Logan's

Mckay, J.

Boiler Maker, P. & O. Company

Special Juror.

Accountant, Bank of Hindustan

Merchant, Staunton Street

Accountant, Oriental Bank

Assistant, Bourjau, H?bener & Co.

Boiler Maker, Hollywood Road

Maclean, Geo. Francis MacLellan, D. W.

Merchant, Lyall, Still & Co.

Special Juror.

Hoppiers, H.

Hunter, William C.

Hyndman, H.

Hyeem, J. M.

Merchant, Gage Street

Howard, Thomas Hubener, H. E. Hunt, R.

Special Juror. Mackenzie, James Joseph Merchant, Dent & Co.

McKenzie, H.

MacLean, David

Assistant, Siemssen & Co.

Merchant, Augustine Heard & Co. Special Juror. Storekeeper, P. & O. Company

Ironside, George

Clerk, Mr. Lamont's

Jackson, J. Jr.

Jack, John

Jamsetjee, Ruttonjee James, H.

Jameson, Charles

Jesus, J. A. de

Jesus, Luiz Jo?o

Assistant, Augustine Heard & Co.

Shipwright, Mr. Lamont's

Merchant,

Assistant, Oxford & Co.

Opium Inspector, Caine Road

Clerk, Turner & Co.

Clerk, Ladage, Oelke & Co.

MacLellan, J. Wharton

MacMurdo, Robert Macvicar, P.

Magniac, Herbert

Macreath,

John

Mahlman, F. Manning, E. J. Manuk, G. J. M. Mar?al, F. A. Mar?al, H.

Markwick, Richard

Masson, E.

Masters, J. Medlin, G. A. Menke, Julius Methvin, A. Meyer, W. D. J. Meyer, Frederick Michie, J.

Assistant, Lindsay & Co.

Banker, Commercial Bank of India Special Juror. Marine Surveyor, Robinson Road

Assistant, Birley & Co.

Merchant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Special Juror.

? Accountant, Chartered Bank of

India, Australia and China.

Clerk, De Silver & Co.

Billiard Saloon, Stanley Street Commission Agent

Clerk, Johnson & Co. Clerk, Smith, Kennedy & Co. Clerk, Gough Street

Clerk, P. & O. Company Plumber, Masters & Co. Architect, Pottinger Street Merchant, Pustau & Co. Clerk, P. & O. Company Merchant, Meyer & Co. Clerk, Gough Street

Special Juror.

Engineer, P. & O. Company

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27?H FEBRUARY, 1864.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

Miller, Andrew Moodey, II. N. Moore, Maurice Moore, L.

Middleton, W. N.

Morgan, Charles Henry Morgan, W. M.

Morrison, W. P.

Morrison, W.

Mosingel, C.

Moller, R.

Mur, J. M.

Murray, H.

Plumber, Mr. Logan's

Broker and Clerk

Assistant, Phillips, Moore & Co.

Do.

do.

Assistant, Gilman & Co. Auctioneer, Queen's Road Commission Agent, Queen's Road Clerk, Lammert, Atkinson Carpenter, Mr. Lamont's Assistant, Oxford & Co.

Assistant, Bourjau, H?bener & Co.

Muncherjee, Pestonjee S. Broker, Caine Road

Assistant, Olyphant & Co.

Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Special Juror.

Romano, Agostinho G.

Clerk, J. J. dos Remedios

Clerk, MacEwen & Co.

Rose, John Rose, T. Rosenthal, N. S. Ross, Alexander Rowett, Richard Roza, Maximiano da Roza, Autonio Braz da Roza, Jos? da Rozario, Marcos C. de Rozario, Durindo Rustomjee, Sorabjee

Boiler Maker, P. & O. Company

Commission Agent, Blum, Brothers

Foreman Hall & Co.

Holiday, Wise & Co.

Clerk, Birley & Co.

Bookkeeper, Birley & Co. Clerk, Birley & Co.

[& Co.

Special Juror.

Stephenson & Co., Stanley Street Compositor, China Mail Clerk, Nursey, Kessowjee & Co.

Nadershaw, R. M. Ng Akwong, Neale, T. D. Neilson, William

Neilson, A. B. Nicholson, D.

Nissen, Ferdinand

Noble, Henry Noble, J.

Noronha, Henrique Noronha, Jos?

Norris, George A. F. Norton, Edward

Notley, William Henry Nowrajee, Pestonjee

Olive, Thomas Ormiston, Walter Owen, William Ozorio, Candido A.

Assistant, P. & D. Camajee & Co.

Chinese Editor, Daily Press Clerk, Lane, Crawford & Co. Merchant, Olyphant & Co.

Do.,

do.

Engineer, P. & O. Co.

Merchant, Siemssen & Co. Banker, Agra Bank

Watchmaker, Mr. Lapraik's Clerk, Oriental Bank

Do.

do.

Storekeeper and Auctioneer, Bowra Assistant, Birley & Co. [& Co.

Assistant, Walker, Borradaile & Co. Merchant, Norawjee & Co.

Engineer, P. & O. Co.

Banker, Mercantile Bank

Billiard Saloonkeeper, Stanley St.

Ozorio, Candido J.

Assistant, Lyall, Still & Co. Assistant, Dent & Co.

Padsa, Hormusjee M.

Merchant, at Jamsetjee Ardaseer

Parker, Edward

Innkeeper, Queen's Road

[& Co.

Parker, Ebenezer Francis

Paregot, William Paterson, Alexander Patmore, James Pauly, William Otto Parry, Francis Peacock, Thomas Pearce, John

Pearce, James W. Pemberton, J.

Pereira, A. A. Perkins, W. H.

　　Pestonjee, Dhunjeebhoy Petitjean, J.

Probst, William

Promoli, Louis

Purdon, James

Radecker, Richard H. Ray, Joseph Johnson

Ray, E. C.

Rapp, Frederick

Reed, F. G.

Remedios, Geraldo dos

Reesema, W. G. S. van Remedios, A. F. dos

S?, Francisco de Sage, E. J.

Sander, F.

Santos, Antonio dos

Special Juror. Sassoon, Arthur A. D. Special Juror. Schipper, John Schmidt, C. W.

Special Juror. Schmidt, W. Special Juror. Schuepel, C?sar

Schutze, T. S. Schoedtt, P. Scott, Adam Seabra, F. A. Searle, J.

Special Juror.

Seth, Seth Avith

[Severs, H. R. Severs, Albert Sedgwick, T. Sharp, Granville

Sherard, Robt. Bringhurst Sieoke, H.

Silveira, Guilherme da

Silveira, Jos?

Simoens, B.

Simoens, M.

Simoens, N.

Simpson, Henry

Sit Ahng,

Slate, Richard B. Sloman, M. J.

Merchant, Augustine Heard & Co. Special Juror. Smith, C. T.

Assistant, L?tkens, Roesing & Co. Assistant, Oriental Bank Clerk, Mr. Fawcett's

Assistant, Siemssen & Co. Merchant, Birley & Co. Draper, Queen's Road

Blacksmith, P. & O. Company Clerk, Duddell & Co.

Assistant, Johnson & Co.

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Assistant, Russell & Co.

Smith, Ethelbert M. Smith, E. C.

Smith, Frederick Timothy Smith, George

Special Juror. Smith, George J. C.

Smith, John

Snelling, George Speihim, William Soares, Francisco de Paulo Sorabjee, Heerjeebhoy Sornsen, F.

Merchant, P. & D. N. Camajee & Co. Special Juror. Souza, Marcelino de

Agent, 406, Queen's Road Central Merchant, Pustau & Co. Dry Goods Store, Praya Merchant, Bull, Purdon & Co.

Assistant, Schelhass & Co. Auctioneer, &c., Queen's Road Clerk, Ray & Co.

Bookkeeper, Blackhead & Co. Auctioneer, Queen's Road

Assistant, Lindsay & Co.

Remedios, J. Joaquim dos

Merchant, Gough Street

Merchant, Pustau & Co.

Clerk, Mercantile Bank

Reynvaan, A. J.

Reynvaan, William

do.

Souza, R. de

Special Juror. Spalding, G.

Speechley, Charles

Special Juror. Speechley, Samuel

Spencer, P. A. Sprowl, A. Stanford, B. Stafford, Sterry, W. Stove, Thomas

Special Juror.

???

Stephenson, Harry Stiles, William Stokes, George E. Streitberg, W. Sutherland, Thomas

Clerk, Lane, Crawford & Co.

Assistant, Williams & Co.

Merchant, Elmenhorst & Sanders

Clerk, Bull, Purdon & Co.

Merchant, D. D. Sassoon Sons & Co. Special Juror. [Ship Chandler, Webster's Lane

Storekeeper, Schmidt & Volkmann

Merchant, Fletcher & Co.

Special Juror.

Mercantile Assistant, Bosman & Co.

Merchant, Margesson & Co.

Special Juror.

Dry Goods Store, Praya

Merchant, Victoria

Clerk, Augustine Heard & Co.

Assistant. Mr. Peacock's

Broker, Wellington Street

Merchant, Severs & Co.

Clerk, Severs & Co.

Broker, Queen's Road

Assistant, D. D. Sassoon Sons & Co.

Special Juror.

Merchant, Victoria

Special Juror.

Assistant, Siemssen & Co.

Watchmaker, Mr. Juvet's

Clerk, Mr. Halsey's Clerk, Williams & Co.

Do.,

do.

Clerk, Smith, Kennedy & Co. Builder, Hongkong Gas Co. Librarian, Victoria Library Assistant, Williams & Co. Broker and Agent, 2, Stanley St. Merchant, Smith, Archer & Co. Assistant, Smith, Archer & Co. Merchant, Turner & Co. Broker, Victoria Assistant, Smith, Kenndy & Co. Marine Surveyor, Mr. Fawcett's Clerk, Blum, Brothers & Co. Innkeeper, Queen's Road Clerk, Meyer & Co. Storekeeper, Queen's Road Broker, Lyndhurst Terrace Assistant, Siemssen & Co. Clerk, Lyall, Still & Co.

Do., Moulder, McDougall & Co. Engineer, Queen's Road East Engineer, Queen's Road.

do.

Assistant, Bull, Purdon & Co. Plumber, P. & O. Co.

Shipwright, Mr. McDonald's

Engineer, Rice Mill

Assistant, Mr. Peacock's

Foreman Carpenter, P. & O. Co. Clerk, Parker & Co.

Storekeeper, Dent & Co.

Assistant, Lyall, Still & Co.

Head Cashier, Comptoir d'Escompte Superintendent, P. & O. Co.

Special Juror.

Rack, John

Rice, Henry

Ripke, C.

Rivington, Charles

Riddell, Walter Scott Roberts, John Robertson,

Rocha, V. A.

Rodger, Alexander Roesing, G. A.

Rogerson, Thomas

Rohl, Gustave Rohstal, T.

Storek'per, Reynvaan Brothers&Co.

Do.,

Shipwright, Mr. Logan's

Innkeeper, Queen's Road West Clerk, Schelhass & Co.

Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Assistant, Oriental Bank

Auctioneer, Wellington Street

Accountant, Mercantile Bank

Clerk, D. D. Sassoon Sons & Co. Broker, Wyndham Street

Merchant, L?tkens, Roesing & Co.

Clerk, Bowra & Co.

Clerk, Duddell & Co.

Assistant, Vaucher & Co.

Talbot, S. H. Taylor, J. B. Thom, William Thompson, John Thompson, Gavin Thompson, George Tillinghast, T. De Silver Tilly, John Torh, C. V.

Torrey, Joseph William Townsend, John Trays, W. Turing, Alexander

Ship Chandler, Store ship Demerara Merchant, Smith, Archer & Co. Assistant, Jardine, Matheson & Co. Assistant, Mr. Logan's

Assistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co.

Innkeeper, Queen's Road Storekeeper, De Silver & Co. Clerk, Hongkong Gas Co. Clerk, De Silver & Co.

Commission Agent, Queen's Road Commander, Fort William Coffee-housekeeper, Lyndhurst T. Merchant, Dent & Co.

Special Juror.

Special Jurtr.

82 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

Vickermann, W. H.

Vickers, J. M.

Vieira, A. J.

Vinton, William

Vogel, Emel

Volkmann, C. L.

Voight, Oscar

Waggner, S. M. Wagner, Christian

Walker, Robert Scott

Walker, Robert

Wallace, Edward

Wallace, Thomas

Watson, James Bailey

Welsh, David

West, T.

Wetmore, W. Shepherd

Weld, Daniel

Wheeley, F.

White, Augustus

Clerk, S. P. Hall & Co. Merchant, A. Scott & Co. Clerk, Holliday, Wise & Co. Clerk, Hollywood Road Clerk, Russell & Co.

Storekeeper, Schmidt & Volkmann Assistant, L?tkens, Roesing & Co.

Shipwright and Caulker, West Point

Teacher of Music, Hollywood Road

Whitehouse, George

Special Juror. Wiese, Ludwig

Merchant, Walker, Borradaile & Co. Special Juror Assistant, Johnson & Co.

Storekeeper, Jardine, M. & Co.

Williams, F. B. Wilson, Alexander Wilson, William Winniberg, Henry

Witty, Robt. Christopher Wong Ashing, Woodford, J. D. Woodin, Edward L. Wright, Alfred

Wye Akwong,

Clerk, Lammert, Atkinson Merchant, Siemssen & Co. Merchant, Williams & Co. Storekeeper, MacEwen & Co. Clerk, MacEwen & Co. Storekeeper, Queen's Road East Engineer, Hongkong Gas Co. Printer, London Mission

Assistant, Walker, Borradaile & Co. Clerk, P. & O. Co.

Reporter, Daily Press

Comprador, Mercantile Bank

Trader, Kee-wah Hong, Bonham St. Assistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co. Storekeeper, P. & O. Co.

Clerk, Mr. Lapraik's

Yeep Ng-ow,

Innkeeper, Queen's Road

Assistant, Smith, Kennedy & Co.

Young, W. C. Young, G. F.

Engineer, P. & O. Co.

Merchant, Williams & Co.

Special Juror.

Assistant, Augustine Heard & Co.

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Accountant, Bank

Zobel, H. V.

Clerk, Burrows & Sons

Special Juror.

Hongkong, 30th January, 1864.

C. MAY, Sheriff.

Revised and amended, and the Special Jurors designated, by His Excellency The Governor and the Legislative Council, this 26th Day of February, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.

No. 36.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Notice is hereby given that a site being required for the Mint about to be erected by this Government, the Surveyor General will receive proposals, on or before the 7th Proximo, from persons willing to dispose of land available for such purpose.

　　　An area of 103,000 feet with a frontage of 300 feet at the least is to be furnished, and the site is not to be more than 100 feet above the level of the sea.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd February, 1864.

No. 34.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

this Island.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th February, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

FREDK. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

82 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

NAME.

OCCUPATION AND RESIDENCE.

SPECIAL JUROR.

Vickermann, W. H.

Vickers, J. M.

Vieira, A. J.

Vinton, William

Vogel, Emel

Volkmann, C. L.

Voight, Oscar

Waggner, S. M. Wagner, Christian

Walker, Robert Scott

Walker, Robert

Wallace, Edward

Wallace, Thomas

Watson, James Bailey

Welsh, David

West, T.

Wetmore, W. Shepherd

Weld, Daniel

Wheeley, F.

White, Augustus

Clerk, S. P. Hall & Co. Merchant, A. Scott & Co. Clerk, Holliday, Wise & Co. Clerk, Hollywood Road Clerk, Russell & Co.

Storekeeper, Schmidt & Volkmann Assistant, L?tkens, Roesing & Co.

Shipwright and Caulker, West Point

Teacher of Music, Hollywood Road

Whitehouse, George

Special Juror. Wiese, Ludwig

Merchant, Walker, Borradaile & Co. Special Juror Assistant, Johnson & Co.

Storekeeper, Jardine, M. & Co.

Williams, F. B. Wilson, Alexander Wilson, William Winniberg, Henry

Witty, Robt. Christopher Wong Ashing, Woodford, J. D. Woodin, Edward L. Wright, Alfred

Wye Akwong,

Assistant, Walker, Borradaile & Co. Clerk, P. & O. Co.

Reporter, Daily Press

Comprador, Mercantile Bank

Trader, Kee-wah Hong, Bonham St. Assistant, Gibb, Livingston & Co. Storekeeper, P. & O. Co.

Clerk, Mr. Lapraik's

Yeep Ng-ow,

Innkeeper, Queen's Road

Assistant, Smith, Kennedy & Co.

Young, W. C. Young, G. F.

Engineer, P. & O. Co.

Merchant, Williams & Co.

Special Juror.

Assistant, Augustine Heard & Co.

Assistant, Dent & Co.

Accountant, Bank

Zobel, H. V.

Clerk, Burrows & Sons

Special Juror.

Hongkong, 30th January, 1864.

C. MAY, Sheriff.

Revised and amended, and the Special Jurors designated, by His Excellency The Governor and the Legislative Council, this 26th Day of February, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.

No. 36.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　An area of 103,000 feet with a frontage of 300 feet at the least is to be furnished, and the site is not to be more than 100 feet above the level of the sea.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd February, 1864.

No. 34.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

this Island.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th February, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 12th February, 1864.

FREDK. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

February 20,

29.92

29.91

29.90

21,

30.04

30.06

22,

30.08

30.06

30.03

23,

30.01

30.00

24,

29.98

29.93

29.92

25,

29.92

29.86

26,

29.84

29.80

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

'NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, mages from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHek.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

Dirn. F.

Mi Max.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1864.

Feb.

20 28.20 28.20 28.20 28.20 28.20 48.00 51.00 48.00 47.00 50.00 47.00:46.00 51.00 EbS 21 28.22 28.23 28.24 28.2428.24 48 0051.30 48.00 47.00 50.30 47.3046.00 52.00 WNW

22 28.28 28.30 28.25 28.24 28.22 45.00 49.00 47.30 44.30 48.00 17.30 43.00 50.00 ENE

23 28.20 28.12 28.12 28.1228.15 41.00 46.90 46.00 40.00 45.30 15.00 40.00 47.30 N?W

3 EbS

4 NW

4 N

3 E

4 N

Dense fog.

Do.

3 NbW

Do.

28.22 28.24 28.25 28.1028.10 36.00 37.3 38.00 35.00 37.00 37.30 37.00 39.00 NE

4 NW

4 NE

3 NW

Dense fog and rain.

28.10 28.12 28.08 28.06 28.05 42.00 43.30 43.00 41.00 42.30 42.00 41.00 44.00 NE

26 28.07 28.06 28.05 28.00 28.00 45.00 46.00 46.00 44.00 45.00 45.00 43.30,47.00 E?N

3 NE

4 NE

3 NE

3 E

3 S

Do.

Light fog; from 3 P.M. fine.

Hard frost during past night, ice in. thick, dense fog and rain.

do.

IN THE VICE ADMIRALTY COURT

NOTI

OF HONGKONG.

OTICE.-An Intermediate Sitting of the

　above Court will be held on Wednesday, | the Second day of March, A.D. 1864, at Eleven o'Clock in the forenoon.

By order of the Worshipful the Judge,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Between

FOREIGN ATTACHMENT.

GEORGE REINHOLD LAMMERT and JAMES ATKINSON, Plaintiffs,

and

Lammert,

J. RITCHIE, Defendant. HEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named George Reinhold Lammert and James Atkinson trading under the style or firm of " Atkinson and Company" against the above named J. Ritchie to recover the sum of Eleven Hundred and Thirteen Dollars and Thirty Cents for goods bargained and sold by the Plaintiffs to the Defend- ant and it being alleged that the said J. Ritchie does not reside within the Island or its Dependen- cies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Fourteenth day of March next, wherein Antonio Jos? das Freitas is Gar- nishees.

Notice is hereby given that if any time before final judgment in this action, the said J. Ritchie or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea re- quired by the Ordinance of this. Island intituled "An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Pro- cess in actions at Law against persons absent from this Colony "the said Attachment may be

dissolved.

Dated the 26th day of February, 1864.

HENRY KINGSMILL, Plaintiff's Attorney.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

THE PENINSION COMPANY'S Steam-ship

"EMEU," Captain EASTLAY, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Tuesday, the 1st March, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 28th February, SPECIE until Noon on the 29th February; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 28th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong-

kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

*A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 18th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

MR. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

our

DENT & Co. Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

in our firm of HE interest and responsibility in our firm of

THE

the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randai Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co.

China, 21st November, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS

MR. FRANCIS Ruthorized to sign our Firm

from this date.

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE undersigned have been appointed Agents Tor Lloyds at Canton and Macao.

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

Tanduster this date be on under the THE business of the undersigned will from

Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DOS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THOS. J. REYNOLDS.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

TIME TABLE OF INDIA, CHINA AND MAURITIUS MAIL SERVICES, for the year 1864,

neatly printed on card board and for sale at this office at $1 each.

Noronha's Printing Office, Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING.

ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

CARDS

them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

QUI

MAL

DROIT

MON

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 10.

No. 40.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 5TH MARCH, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　Tenders will be received at this Office up to noon of Wednesday, the 23rd Instant, for the Privilege of preparing and selling Prepared Opium within the Colony of Hongkong for one year from the 1st April next, under the conditions set forth in Ordinance No. 2 of 1858.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

No. 41.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the month ending 29th February, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter or Incorporation.

NOTES ISSUED,. . . . . .· SPECIE IN RESERVE,..

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

$672,285. .$250,000.

WM. LAMOND, Manager.

　　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 42.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, and China, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

DIE

SOIT

QUI

MAL

DROIT

MON

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 10.

No. 40.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 5TH MARCH, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

No. 41.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,. . . . . .· SPECIE IN RESERVE,..

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

$672,285. .$250,000.

WM. LAMOND, Manager.

　　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 42.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, and China, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH MARCH, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China in Hongkong for the month ending 29th February, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION, BULLION IN RESERVE,

3...

.$664,574. .$250,000.

WALTER ORMISTON, Manager.

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

No. 43.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, in Hongkong for the month ending 27th February, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation."

NOTES IN ISSUE,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$313,900. .$150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 44.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 29th February, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,... · ·.· SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$281,333. .$100,000.

HENRY NOBLE, Manager.

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1864.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Pursuant to notice from the Colonial Treasury, bearing date 12th February last, Crown Lessees are informed that the List of Defaulters in arrears of Crown Rents is being prepared for transmission to the Court of Summary Jurisdiction.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 5th March, 1864.

FREDERICK FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH MARCH, 1864.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION, BULLION IN RESERVE,

3...

.$664,574. .$250,000.

WALTER ORMISTON, Manager.

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

No. 43.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

NOTES IN ISSUE,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$313,900. .$150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 44.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 29th February, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,... · ·.· SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$281,333. .$100,000.

HENRY NOBLE, Manager.

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1864.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th March, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 5th March, 1864.

FREDERICK FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 34.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH MARCH, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th February, 1864.

No. 36.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

An area of 103,000 feet with a frontage of 300 feet at the least is to be furnished, and the site is not to be more than 100 feet above the level of the sea.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd February, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

February 27,

29.80

29.78

29.77

28,

29.77

29.76

29.90

29,

29.92

30.00

March,

30.02

29.98

30.10

30.08

30.15

30.12

30.10

30.16

30.15

30.12

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

NOON

Dirn.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

1864.

Feb.

27 28.00 28.00 28.00 28.00 27.97 49.00 49.30 52.00 49.00 49.30 52.0045.00 52.00 E?S 28 28.03 28.05 28.07 28.04 28.04 52.00 54.00 53.00 52.00 52.00 53.00 49.00 56.00 Ebs

1 W

3 W

1 Dense fog and rain.

00?49.00

4 ESE 2 ESE

Do.

29 28.17 28.18 28.15 28.12 28.12.49.00 46.00 43.00 49.00 46.00 43.00 47.00 49.30 ENE

2 N

Mar.

1 28.17 28.20 28.22 28.18 28.15 42.00 45.00 41.00 42.00 44.30 41.00 41.00 45.00 E

Z A

3 NNE

Do.

6 ENE

Do.

2 28.25 28.30 28.30 28.25 28.25 38.00 40.00 40.00 38.00 39.00 39.00 36.00 41.00 NE?N

4 NbE

3 NNE

Overcast and cloudy.

;

{

3 28.33 28.35 28.35 28.31 28.28 40.00 44.00 43.00 39.00 42.00 41.00 37.00 44.30 ENE

4 ENE

2 Cloudy.

4 28.35 28.39 28.35 28.32 28.32 43.00 45.00 44.00 42.00 44.00 13.00 38.00.45.30 NE

3 EbN

2 EbN

2 Dense fog and rain.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH MARCH, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Letters. Papers.

Ahlmann, L.P. 1

Destrongnoy

Greig, Mrs.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Devarr, S. P.

Grant, J.

1 1

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Dowers, M.

Glimins, R. R. 1

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 4th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Pagson, G. M. E. 2 Porter, T.

Lets. Paps.

Lord, J. Lamprey, Dr.

Dahlberg,

Pereira,

Bateman, J.

Meyers, J.

Shepherd, Capt. 1 Spooner, E. H. 1 Siggery, T.

Palmer, J.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Herman, M.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Brown,

Dalrymple, T. 1

Murphy, G.

Perey, L.

Stafford, W.

Hart & Co., J. 1

Baker,

Maury, T.

Pautten, H.

Hay, Capt.

Swain, G.

Baker, C. F.

Milne, J.

Fenton, J. J.

Hook, T.

Southey, A. J. 1

Miller, H.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Forbes, F.

Rodrigues, A. P.1

Howell, H.

Swan, W.

1 1

Bennett, G. A. 1

Marshall, J.

Frickle & Co. 1

Rocha, Sor. D.}

Hamilton, J. W. 1

McGurn, W.

Clare, W.

Ferdinand

J., Manila J

}

1r.

Higgins, H.

Cumming,

Coath, W.

2 60

Fergusson, R. 1

Mayo, C.

Rozzell, W.

Hale, B.

Meredith, J.

Farnam, G. B. 1

Harper, Dr.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

McDonald,

Costa, F. D.

Champs C.

Graves

Harris, W. A. 1 Hoof,

Robinson, Capt. 3

Renaud,

Nielsen, C. P. 1

Reddell, W.

Chaves, M.

Gerhold, C.

Hirshbruner, T. 1

Napier, J.

Clarke, F.

Globe Parcel Co.)

Ramsdell, O. 1

Carter,

Agents for the

Clery, H. G.

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Dorman, D.

1 3

Gibson, J. Capt. 1 Gibbs, E.

Jump, G.

Kemp Mr. 1 Kretschmann, 1

Robinson, James 1

Thomas, L. Tayloy, Revd. 1 Titens, Capt.

Tucker, S. A.

Thompson, J. 1

Walker, J Wilson,

Otto,

Wolff,

Smith

Worsfold,

Pickering, C.W.2 Pimm, J.

Souza

Satton, D.

Lotters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Anne Bowen

Competitor 1

Avalanche

Calcutta

Emma

Avenir

Conflict

Empress

Aunt Lessy

Champion

Elizabeth Dawson 2

Anglo Saxon

Creton

East Indian

Alpaca

Catharine

Edith

Akindo

Cezar

Youngman, E. 1

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 4th March, 1864.

Edward Percy 1

Letters. Papers.

New York Normen Norwood

Letters. Papers.

Sorie

Lets. Pape

Sooloo

Sardinia

Surat

Spy

Josephine 1 Julia Ann

James Lawrence 1

Nagasaki

Khusrovie

Kung Man

King Fisher

Anita

Canton

Feroze Shah

Amoy

Canaan

Fanny Fern

Oasis Olympia Oriental Onward

August

Continent

Fair Wind

Luna

Achilles

Chandernagore 10

Lucky Star

Orne

Alicia Annie

Caduceus

Granville

Laure

Obey

Osaca

Alma

Childers

Glaucester

Octavia

2151

2121K HHH?

Sebastapol

Sea Witch

Spirit of the Age 1

Surprise

Argus

Confiance

Glendoveer

Maria L. Antonietta 3

Ann Reddin

China

Gazelle

Maggie Atkinson 4

Pambert

Sonora Sigmar Scawfell

Sehah Jehan

Typhoon

Cosmao

Mary Warren

Princess of Wales 2

Benefactor 1

Henrietta

Brilliant

1 1

Dictator

Hydaspes

Bucton Castle 1

Dorcas Prince 1

Helios

Burlington 4

Day Break

Hornet

2211d

Merchantman

Princes Royal 1

Melbrek

Penguin

Thalaba Thetis

Unrivelled

2104

Mercury

Portland

Mencius

Pruth

Bristow

Diana

Maria Barlett 2

Virginia Verona

Bonauza

Dolphin

Independence

Mary Frazier

Queen of England 1

Bloomer

Dirigo

Isaac Jeans 1

Music

Queen Bee

Willey

Bow & Urgent 1

Denmark

Indiaman

Mary

Bonanza

Dashing Wave 1

Wandering Jew 1

Madalia

Renown

Bertha

Devonshire 1

Jacatra

Johanna

Castle

Elphine

John Bibby

CO LO T

Monsoon Marion M. Mitchell

Rifleman

W. Continent Winchester

Royal Alfred

Royal Saxon

Yang-tsze

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 4th Diarch, 1864.

Algerine Brisk

Letters. Papers.

Letters, Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Bustard

Clown Cormorant

Centaur

Flamer Grasshopper Havoc

Haughty

Janus

Leven

Manila

Osprey

Ringdove

Tartar

P. Charlotte

Severn

Slaney

Valorous Vigilant

Rifleman Rattler

2 2

Scylla

Swallow

Weazel

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 4th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Taylor, Captain

Walker E. R.

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH MARCH, 1864.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

Between

HONGKONG.

FOREIGN ATTACHMENT.

GEORGE REINHOLD LAMMERT and JAMES ATKINSON, Plaintiffs,

and

J. RITCHIE, Defendant. HEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named George Reinhold Lammert and James Atkinson trading under the style or firm of “ Lainmert, Atkinson and Company" against the above named J. Ritchie to recover the sum of Eleven Hundred and Thirteen Dollars and Thirty Cents for goods bargained and sold by the Plaintiffs to the Defend- ant and it being alleged that the said J. Ritchie does not reside within the Island or its Dependen- cies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Fourteenth day of March next, wherein Antonio Jos? das Freitas is Gar- nishees.

Notice is hereby given that if any time before final judgment in this action, the said J. Ritchie or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea re- quired by the Ordinance of this Island intituled An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Pro- cess in actions at Law against persons absent from this Colony "the said Attachment may be

dissolved.

Dated the 26th day of February, 1864.

HENRY KINGSMILL, Plaintiff's Attorney.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

MR. JAMES was

　　　　　　SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

THE

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship "ORISSA,” Captain PARISH, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Tuesday, the 15th March, 1864, at 2 P.M.

　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th March, SPECIE until Noon on the 14th March; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 13th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance, Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 3rd March, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co. Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

Tinte in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL-

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. Jonn

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceused on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility in our firm of the are M. ANDREW BRAND ceased on the 31st December, 1862.

The partners now are: Robert Smith, Thos. David Neave, Robert Richard Westall, Robert Brand, and Randal Humpston Chambers.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 21st November, 1863.

MR.

NOTICE.

R. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS SMITII are authorized to sign our Firm from this date.

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

HE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE business of the undersigned will from and after this date be carried on under the Style of REYNOLDS & Co., and Mr. J. A. DOS REMEDIOS is duly authorized to sign the same per procuration.

THIOS. J. REYNOLDS.

Hongkong, 1st October, 1863.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswaLD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

SOIT

QUI

?MAL·

OROIT

DIE

MON

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 11.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 12TH MARCH, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 45.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Letter from the Board of Trade, in reply to a communication from this Government on the subject of Certificates granted to Masters and Mates of the Mercantile Marine under Ordinance No. 17 of 1860, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th March, 1864.

(Copy.)

Mr. Farrer to the Under Secretary of State for the Colonies.

OFFICE OF COMMITTEE OF PRIVY COUNCIL FOR TRADE, MARINE DEPARTMENT, WHITEHALL, 18th December, 1863.

SIR,—I am directed by the Lords of the Committee of Privy Council for Trade, to acknowledge the receipt of your Letter of the 1st Instant, transmitting for the consideration of their Lordships a Copy of a Despatch from the Officer Ad- ministering the Government of Hongkong respecting the application of the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act 1854 to Masters and Mates of Vessels belonging to that Colony who have passed examinations for Certificates under the Colonial Ordinance No. 17, 1860.

　　　　In reply I am to acquaint you for the information of Secretary His Grace The Duke of Newcastle that the Imperial Statute does not enable the Board of Trade to give to Certificates granted by Colonial Examination Boards the same effect as if they had been granted in the United Kingdom under the supervision and control of this Board. Whether, considering the extent and variety of the different Colonies, it would be possible to amend the Act in this respect may be a matter for consi- deration. But as the Law at present stands the Board of Trade are bound by it.

I am further to point out that Masters and Mates possessing Colonial Certificates of Competency are permitted to go up for examination before Local Marine Boards in this Country without the payment of a Fee on producing to their Examiner their Colonial Certificates. If however they fail in their first Examination they are charged the usual Fees on any subsequent attempt to pass. Further, Colonial Vessels are allowed to clear from the United Kingdom without production of any Certifi- cates for the Masters or Mates if they are bound to their Colony as their ultimate destination, notwithstanding that they may touch at other places or Countries before arriving there.

Lastly I am to point out that the Imperial Act requiring the production of Certificates applies only to Vessels entering or leaving Ports in the United Kingdom and that consequently there is nothing in that Act to prevent a Vessel clearing from one Port in the East to another, with a Master who does not posses a Certificate.-I have, &c.

THE UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE,

(Signed,)

T. H. FARRER.

Colonial Office.

No. 46.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　It is hereby notified that holders of the Silver or Copper currency of the United Kingdom (now no longer a legal tender within this Colony) can have those Coins exchanged for the new subsidiary currency by application at the Colonial Treasury up to the 19th instant.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

No. 47.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH MARCH, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　With reference to the Proclamation of His Excellency the Governor, No. 37 of 27th Ultimo, the subjoined extract from a Letter addressed by the Acting Colonial Secretary to the Chamber of Commerce on 3rd September last is published for general information.

　　　As notwithstanding such communication to the Chamber some misapprehension appears still to exist relative to the documents required by this Government before a Permit to Ship Military Stores can be granted, the attention of those interested is particularly called to the following conditions. "Permits will be given as heretofore to applicants authorized on behalf of the Imperial Government of China. "The conditions of these permits I am instructed to particularize as follows:-

"1stly. A Certificate given by the British Consul to the Officer who may be deputed by the Chinese Government for the

"purchase of Military Stores, specifying the kind and quantity required; or

((

2ndly. An Original Certificate by the Commissioner of Customs stating the kind and quantity of Military Stores "required by the Chinese Government; the signature of the Commissioner being certified by the British Consul."

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 48.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor is pleased to approve the appointment of John Dollman, Esquire, M. R. C. S. E., to be Superintendent of the Civil Hospital, in place of Dr. Rice, resigned.

The appointment will date from the 10th January last.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th March, 1864.

No. 40.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 5th March, 1864.

FREDERICK FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

March, 5,

30.17

30.18

30.17

30.15

30.14

30.12

30.10

30.12

30.13

30.10

30.07

10,

30.11

30.09

30.07

11,

30.08

30.07

30.02

No. 47.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH MARCH, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

"1stly. A Certificate given by the British Consul to the Officer who may be deputed by the Chinese Government for the

"purchase of Military Stores, specifying the kind and quantity required; or

((

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 48.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor is pleased to approve the appointment of John Dollman, Esquire, M. R. C. S. E., to be Superintendent of the Civil Hospital, in place of Dr. Rice, resigned.

The appointment will date from the 10th January last.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th March, 1864.

No. 40.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 5th March, 1864.

FREDERICK FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

March, 5,

30.17

30.18

30.17

30.15

30.14

30.12

30.10

30.12

30.13

30.10

30.07

10,

30.11

30.09

30.07

11,

30.08

30.07

30.02

DATE.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH MARCH, 1864.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

6 A.M.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

NOON

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn.

Dirn. F. Dirn.

1864.

Mar.

5 28.37 28.40 28.38 28.38 28.38 45.00 50.00 49.00 44.00 48.00 47.00 42.00 51.30 E?N

2 ENE

2 NW

Overcast and cloudy.

}

6 28.45 28.45 28.42 28.42 28.40 45.00 52.00 48.00 44.00 49.00 45.00 43.00 53.00 E

6 E

4 E

Do.

[

7 28.33 28.39 28.39 28.39 28.33 45.00 54.00 53.00 45.00 50.00 49.00 46.00 55.00 E

5 EbN

3 E

Do.

28.33 28.35 28.37 28.34 28.28 51.30 56.00 52.30 50.00 53.30|52.00 50.00 57.00 E?N

3 E

5 E

Cleudy, from 11 A.M. fine, but hazy; 5.30 P.M. pas-

sing fog.

28.35 28.38 28.38 28.35 28.33 51.00 57.00 56.00 51.00 56.00 55.00 50.00 58.00 E?N

10 28.38 28.38 28.38 28.34 28.30 56,00 62.00 60.30 55.00 60.00 58.30 53.30 68.00 E?N

11 28.35 28.37 28.34 28.29 28.29 57,00|63,00 59.00 54,30 56.30 55.30 54.00 63.30 E

3 EbS

3 E

Dense fog and rain, from 9 A.M. passing fog; noon

fine; 3 P.M. overcast and cloudy.

2 E

3 E

4 E

5 E

Fine.

4 Very fine.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Letters. Papers.

Devarr, S. P. 1

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Dowers, M.

Grant, J. Glimins, R. R.

Adolphus, E. 1

Dahlberg, 1

Gardner, C. J. 1

Dieckmann, H. 1

Bateman, J.

Dalrymple, T. 1

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 11th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Letters. Papers.

Pagson, G. M. E. 2

Lets. Paps.

Shepherd, Capt. 1 Spooner, E. H. 1 Siggery, T.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Lord, J.

Lamprey, Dr. 1

Porter, T.

Pereira,

Meyers, J.

Palmer, J.

Herman, M.

Murphy, G.

Perey, L.

Stafford, W.

Brown,

Dapr?,

Hart & Co., J. 1

Maury, T.

Pautten, H.

Southey, A. J. 1

Baker,

Hay, Capt.

Milne, J.

Potter, Mrs.

Swan, W.

Baker, C. F.

Fenton, J. J.

Hook, T.

Miller, H.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Forbes, F.

Simons, F.

Howell, H.

Marshall, J.

Rodrigues, A. P.1

Bennett, G. A. 1

Frickle & Co.

Hamilton, J. W. 1

McGurn, W.

Ferdinand

Higgins, H.

Mayo, C.

J., Manila

Clare, W.

Fergusson, R.

Hale, B.

Meredith, J.

Rozzell, W.

Rocha, Sor. D. 1r.

Thomas, L.

Tayloy, Revd. 1

Cumming,

Coath, W.

Farnam, G. B. 1

Harper, Dr.

Titens, Capt.

McDonald,

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Tucker, S. A.

Harris, W. A. 1

Robinson, Capt. 3

Costa, F. D.

Graves

Thompson, J.

Hoof,

Chaves, M.

Gerhold, C.

Clarke, F.

Globe Parcel Co.)

Carter,

Agents for the f

Clery, H. G.

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Hirshbruner, T. 1

Jump, G.

1 Joll, J.

Nielsen, C. P. Napier, J.

Renaud,

Reddell, W.

Walker, J

Ramsdell, O.

Wilson,

1 3

Otto, Owens, W.

Robinson, James 1

Wolff,

Worsfold,

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Smith

Dorman, D.

Gibbs, E.

Destrongnoy

Greig, Mrs.

Kemp Mr. Kretschmann, 1

Pickering, C.W.2 Pimm, J.

Souza

Youngman, E. 1

Satton, D. 1

Letters. Papers.

Avenir

Aunt Lessy

Anglo Saxon 1

Competitor 1

Calcutta

Conflict

Emma

Empress

Avalanche

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 11th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Castle

2 1

Letters. Papers.

Edward Percy 1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Josephine

Oasis

Surat

Khusrovie

Olympia

Spy

Oriental

Sebastapol

Elizabeth Dawson 2

Luna

Onward

Sea Witch

Alpaca

Akindo

Anita

Champion

East Indian

Creton

Edith

Lucky Star Laure

Orne

Sonora

Obey

Sigmar

Catharine

Osaca

Scawfell

Amoy

Cezar

Fanny Fern

Maggie Atkinson 4

Octavia

Sehah Jehan

August

Canton

Mary Warren

Sky Lark

Achilles

5 3

Canaan

Granville

Merchantman

Pambert

Alicia Annie

Continent

Glaucester 3

Melbrek

Princess of Wales 2

Typhoon

Alma

Chandernagore 10

Argus

Caduceus

Glendoveer 1 Gazelle

Mercury

Princes Royal

Thalaba

Mencius

Portland

Thetis

G?N

Ann Reddin

Childers

Mary Frazier

Pruth

Annie

Confiance

Henrietta

China

Hydaspes

Music

Unrivelled

Mary

Queen of England 1

Brilliant

Cosmao

Madalia

Queen Bee

Virginia

Bucton Castle 1

Burlington

Dictator

Bonanza

Dorcas Prince 1

Independence

Isaac Jeans Indiaman

C - CO

Monsoon

Verona

Marion

Renown

M. Mitchell

Rifleman

Willey

Bloomer

Day Break

Royal Alfred

Bow & Urgent 1

Diana

Jacatra

Bonanza

Bertha

Dolphin Dirigo

Johanna

John Bibby

New York Normen Norwood

W. Continent 1 Winchester

Sorie

Sardinia

2 1

Yang-tsze

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 11th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Algerine

Brisk

Bustard

Clown Cormorant

Centaur

Flamer Grasshopper

Havoc

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Osprey

Ringdove

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Tartar

Janus

Leven

P. Charlotte

Severn

Slaney

Valorous Vigilant

Manila

Rifleman Rattler

Scylla

Swallow

Weazel

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 11th March, 1864.

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers.

Taylor, Captain

Walker E. R.

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

DATE.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH MARCH, 1864.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

6 A.M.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

NOON

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn.

Dirn. F. Dirn.

1864.

Mar.

5 28.37 28.40 28.38 28.38 28.38 45.00 50.00 49.00 44.00 48.00 47.00 42.00 51.30 E?N

2 ENE

2 NW

Overcast and cloudy.

}

6 28.45 28.45 28.42 28.42 28.40 45.00 52.00 48.00 44.00 49.00 45.00 43.00 53.00 E

6 E

4 E

Do.

[

7 28.33 28.39 28.39 28.39 28.33 45.00 54.00 53.00 45.00 50.00 49.00 46.00 55.00 E

5 EbN

3 E

Do.

28.33 28.35 28.37 28.34 28.28 51.30 56.00 52.30 50.00 53.30|52.00 50.00 57.00 E?N

3 E

5 E

Cleudy, from 11 A.M. fine, but hazy; 5.30 P.M. pas-

sing fog.

28.35 28.38 28.38 28.35 28.33 51.00 57.00 56.00 51.00 56.00 55.00 50.00 58.00 E?N

10 28.38 28.38 28.38 28.34 28.30 56,00 62.00 60.30 55.00 60.00 58.30 53.30 68.00 E?N

11 28.35 28.37 28.34 28.29 28.29 57,00|63,00 59.00 54,30 56.30 55.30 54.00 63.30 E

3 EbS

3 E

Dense fog and rain, from 9 A.M. passing fog; noon

fine; 3 P.M. overcast and cloudy.

2 E

3 E

4 E

5 E

Fine.

4 Very fine.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Letters. Papers.

Devarr, S. P. 1

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Dowers, M.

Grant, J. Glimins, R. R.

Adolphus, E. 1

Dahlberg, 1

Gardner, C. J. 1

Dieckmann, H. 1

Bateman, J.

Dalrymple, T. 1

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 11th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Letters. Papers.

Pagson, G. M. E. 2

Lets. Paps.

Shepherd, Capt. 1 Spooner, E. H. 1 Siggery, T.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Lord, J.

Lamprey, Dr. 1

Porter, T.

Pereira,

Meyers, J.

Palmer, J.

Herman, M.

Murphy, G.

Perey, L.

Stafford, W.

Brown,

Dapr?,

Hart & Co., J. 1

Maury, T.

Pautten, H.

Southey, A. J. 1

Baker,

Hay, Capt.

Milne, J.

Potter, Mrs.

Swan, W.

Baker, C. F.

Fenton, J. J.

Hook, T.

Miller, H.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Forbes, F.

Simons, F.

Howell, H.

Marshall, J.

Rodrigues, A. P.1

Bennett, G. A. 1

Frickle & Co.

Hamilton, J. W. 1

McGurn, W.

Ferdinand

Higgins, H.

Mayo, C.

J., Manila

Clare, W.

Fergusson, R.

Hale, B.

Meredith, J.

Rozzell, W.

Rocha, Sor. D. 1r.

Thomas, L.

Tayloy, Revd. 1

Cumming,

Coath, W.

Farnam, G. B. 1

Harper, Dr.

Titens, Capt.

McDonald,

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Tucker, S. A.

Harris, W. A. 1

Robinson, Capt. 3

Costa, F. D.

Graves

Thompson, J.

Hoof,

Chaves, M.

Gerhold, C.

Clarke, F.

Globe Parcel Co.)

Carter,

Agents for the f

Clery, H. G.

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Hirshbruner, T. 1

Jump, G.

1 Joll, J.

Nielsen, C. P. Napier, J.

Renaud,

Reddell, W.

Walker, J

Ramsdell, O.

Wilson,

1 3

Otto, Owens, W.

Robinson, James 1

Wolff,

Worsfold,

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Smith

Dorman, D.

Gibbs, E.

Destrongnoy

Greig, Mrs.

Kemp Mr. Kretschmann, 1

Pickering, C.W.2 Pimm, J.

Souza

Youngman, E. 1

Satton, D. 1

Letters. Papers.

Avenir

Aunt Lessy

Anglo Saxon 1

Competitor 1

Calcutta

Conflict

Emma

Empress

Avalanche

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 11th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Castle

2 1

Letters. Papers.

Edward Percy 1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Josephine

Oasis

Surat

Khusrovie

Olympia

Spy

Oriental

Sebastapol

Elizabeth Dawson 2

Luna

Onward

Sea Witch

Alpaca

Akindo

Anita

Champion

East Indian

Creton

Edith

Lucky Star Laure

Orne

Sonora

Obey

Sigmar

Catharine

Osaca

Scawfell

Amoy

Cezar

Fanny Fern

Maggie Atkinson 4

Octavia

Sehah Jehan

August

Canton

Mary Warren

Sky Lark

Achilles

5 3

Canaan

Granville

Merchantman

Pambert

Alicia Annie

Continent

Glaucester 3

Melbrek

Princess of Wales 2

Typhoon

Alma

Chandernagore 10

Argus

Caduceus

Glendoveer 1 Gazelle

Mercury

Princes Royal

Thalaba

Mencius

Portland

Thetis

G?N

Ann Reddin

Childers

Mary Frazier

Pruth

Annie

Confiance

Henrietta

China

Hydaspes

Music

Unrivelled

Mary

Queen of England 1

Brilliant

Cosmao

Madalia

Queen Bee

Virginia

Bucton Castle 1

Burlington

Dictator

Bonanza

Dorcas Prince 1

Independence

Isaac Jeans Indiaman

C - CO

Monsoon

Verona

Marion

Renown

M. Mitchell

Rifleman

Willey

Bloomer

Day Break

Royal Alfred

Bow & Urgent 1

Diana

Jacatra

Bonanza

Bertha

Dolphin Dirigo

Johanna

John Bibby

New York Normen Norwood

W. Continent 1 Winchester

Sorie

Sardinia

2 1

Yang-tsze

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 11th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Algerine

Brisk

Bustard

Clown Cormorant

Centaur

Flamer Grasshopper

Havoc

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Osprey

Ringdove

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Tartar

Janus

Leven

P. Charlotte

Severn

Slaney

Valorous Vigilant

Manila

Rifleman Rattler

Scylla

Swallow

Weazel

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 11th March, 1864.

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers.

Taylor, Captain

Walker E. R.

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

THE

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH MARCH, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE next Criminal Sessions of the Supreme Court, will be held on Friday, the eighteenth day of March, A.D. 1864, at ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

SUMMARY JURISDICTION COURT.

T is hereby notified that the next sitting of

the above-named Court will be held on Wednesday, the 16th instant, at 10 A.M.

By Order of Court,

HENRY J. HOLMES, Clerk of Court: Court House, Hongkong, 9th March, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late THOMAS ROBERTS.

NOTICE. All persons indebted to the above

Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and all claims against the Estate must be forwarded to the undersigned before the Thirtyeth day of June, A.D. 1864.

ALEXANDER WILSON,

Executor.

Hongkong, 12th March, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON;

also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship

14th March; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 13th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

** A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and

must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 3rd March, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

THEA "ORISSA," Captain PARISH, with Her TH

Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Tuesday, the 15th March, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 13th March, SPECIE until Noon on the

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

MR.Partner in our FIRD.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS

from this date.

Ruthorized sign our

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OsWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 12.

Published by Authority,

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

VOL. X.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF HONGKONG.

No. 3 of 1864.

FRIDAY, 26TH FEBRUARY, 1864.

PRESENT:

His Excellency the GOVERNOR, and all the Members.

The Council met to-day by special Summons.

The Minutes of the Council held on the 16th January, were read and approved.

The Jury List for the year commencing from the 1st March, 1864, was revised and agreed to,-75 of

the names therein being designated as Special Jurors.

In the course of revision it was unanimously resolved, that Chemists and Druggists should be exempted from serving as Jurors, and such names on the List were accordingly struck out. The Governor in moving that the Bill for the establishment of a Mint be read a second time, observed that Honorable Members were already in possession of all the information which he could. afford in explanation of the proposed undertaking.

Question put and carried.

The Bill was read a second time, and the Council went into Committee upon the said Bill; and after

the adoption of certain verbal amendments which were agreed to by the Council,—

His Excellency moved that this Bill as amended do pass, and that the Title be-"An Ordinance for

establishing a Mint in the Colony of Hongkong."

Question put and carried, the Ordinance being numbered "No. 2 of 1864."

The Council adjourned sine die.

Read and approved, this 19th Day of March, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON,

Governor.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bill, read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held this day, is published for general information.

By Order,

L. D'ALMADA ? CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 19th March, 1864.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

Title.

Preamble.

Supplementary Estimates, 1863.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORIA REGINE.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to authorize the appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding One hundred and fifty-two thousand Dollars to defray the Charges of the Year 1863.

[ March, 1864.]

Whereas it has become necessary to make further Provision for the Public Service of the Colony for the year 1863, in addition to the charge upon the Revenue for the Service of the said year already provided for in the Estimates submitted to the Legislative Council: Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. A Sum not exceeding One hundred and fifty-two thousand Dollars shall be, and the same is hereby, charged upon the Revenue of this Colony for the Service of the year 1863, and the said Sum so charged shall be expended as hereinafter specified, that is to

say :-

ESTABLISHMENTS :-

Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Treasurer,

Surveyor General,.

Postmaster General,

Registrar General,

Harbour Master,

Police and Lighting Rate Collector,

Supreme Court,..

Summary Jurisdiction Court,

Educational,

Medical,

Police,

Gaols,

1,428.87

628.32

1,123.64

3,204.16

108.00

189.66

140.00

102.75

120.00

355.34

474.98

1,479.55

4,076.83

TOTAL ESTABLISHMENTS,

13,432.10

160.00

240.00

1,178.95

1,411.67

19,327.23

30,975.93

PENSIONS, RETIRED ALLOWANCES AND GRATUITIES,

REVENUE SERVICES,

exclusive of Establishments,

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE,

do.,

HOSPITALS,

POLICE,

GAOLS,

do.,

RENT'.

TRANSPORT.

CONVEYANCE OF MAILS,

WORKS AND BUILDINGS,.

ROADS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES, MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES,

SPECIAL EXPENSES, &c.,

MINT, exclusive of Establishments,

? ?

190.00 1,508.40 900.77 53,341.26

20,633.82

1,101.64

6,752.80

621.08

TOTAL,.

$151,770.65

;

No. 49.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Regulations for an Examination of Candidates for the Civil Service of India, to be held in London in the month of June or July, 1864 and 1865, are published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

EXAMINATIONS FOR THE CIVIL SERVICE OF INDIA.

REGULATIONS

For the Open Competition of 1864, and the Further Examination of 1865.*

candidates will

for that

1. In June or July 1864, an Examination of candidates will be held in London. Not less than be selected, if so many shall be found duly qualified. Of these, will be selected for the Presidency of Bengal, [

for that of Madras, and

for the Lower Provinces,]

for the Upper Provinces, and of Bombay.t-Notice will hereafter be given of the days and place of examination.

　　　2. Any natural-born subject of Her Majesty, who shall be desirous of entering the Civil Service of India, will be entitled to be examined at such Examination, provided he shall, on or before the 1st May 1864, have transmitted to the Civil Service Commissioners, Dean's Yard, London, S.W.-

(a) A certificate of his birth, showing that his age on the 1st May 1864 will be above eighteen years and under twenty-two years;

(b) A certificate, signed by a physician or surgeon, of his having no disease, constitutional affection, or bodily in- firmity, unfitting him for the Civil Service of India;

(d) A statement of those of the branches of knowledge herein-after enumerated in which he desires to be examined.

　　　3. In any case in which a doubt may arise as to the eligibility of a candidate in respect of age, health, or character, such inquiries as may be necessary will be instituted by the Civil Service Commissioners.

4. The Examination will take place only in the following branches of knowledget:-

English Language and Literature.-

Composition,

English Literature and History, including that of the Laws and Constitution,

Language, Literature, and History of Greece,

Marks.

500 ...1,000

1,500

750

Mathematics, Pure and Mixed,

Rome, France,

Germany, Italy,

750

375

875

.1,250

Natural Science; that is, (1,) Chemistry, (2.) Electricity and Magnetism, (3.) Natural

History, (4.) Geology, and (5.) Mineralogy,..

500

** No candidate will be allowed to be examined in more than three of the branches of knowledge included under this head, and the total (500 marks) may be ob- tained by adequate proficiency in any three.

Moral Sciences; that is, Logic, Mental and Moral Philosophy,.

Sanskrit Language and Literature,..

500

375

Arabic Language and Literature,

375

7,125

　　　5. The merit of the persons examined will be estimated by marks, and the number set opposite to each branch in the preceding regulation denotes the greatest number of marks that can be obtained in respect of it.

　　　6. No. candidate will be allowed any marks in respect of any subject of Examination unless he shall be considered to possess a competent knowledge of that subject.||

*The Regulations are liable to be altered in future years.

announced hereafter.

The number of appointments to be made, and the number in each Presidency, and each division of the Presidency of Bengal, will be It should be understood that candidates are at liberty to name at their pleasure any or all of these branches of knowledge (sa'eet

the restriction above mentioned as to Natural Science), and that no subjects are obligatory.

No candidate will be considered to possess competent knowledge" unless he obtain

in Mathematics, Pure, ONE TENTH of the maximum.

Mixed, ONE TENTH of the maximum.

English,.

Classics,

ONE SIXTH of the maximum.

"" Oriental Languages,

Moral Science,

Natural Science,

Chemistry,.

Geology,

ONE FOURTH of the maximum,

Mineralogy,

Natural History,

Electricity and Magnetism,.

Modern European Languages, ONE HALF of the maximum.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

7. The Examination will be conducted by means of printed questions and written answers, and by viv? voce Examination. as may be deemed necessary.

8. The marks obtained by each candidate, in respect of each of the subjects in which he shall have been examined, will be added up, and the names of the

candidates who shall have obtained a greater aggregate number of marks than any of the remaining candidates will be set forth in order of merit, and such candidates shall be deemed to be selected candidates for the Civil Service of India. They shall be permitted to choose, according to the order in which they stand, as long as a choice remains, the Presidency (and in Bengal, the division of the Presidency) to which they shall be appointed.

9. In June or July 1865, a further Examination of the selected candidates will take place in the following subjects:-

Marks.

Sanskrit,..

500

Vernacular Languages of India (each),..

400

*Each candidate may name one or two languages; but he must pass either in Sanskrit or in a vernacular language current in the Presidency or division of Presidency which he has selected.

2. The History and Geography of India,..

350

3. The General Principles of Jurisprudence and the Elements of Hindu and Moham-

medan Law,

4. Political Economy,

1,200 350

In this, as in the preceding Examination, the merit of the candidates examined will be estimated by marks, and the number set opposite to each subject denotes the greatest number of marks that can be obtained in respect of it. The Examination will be conducted by means of printed questions and written answers, and by viv? voce Examination, as may be deemed

necessary.

　　　10. No candidate will be permitted to proceed to India until he shall have passed the Further Examination, or after he shall have attained the age of twenty-four years.

11. The selected candidates who at the Further Examination shall be found to have a competent knowledge of the subjects specified in Regulation 9. shall be adjudged to have passed, and to be entitled to be appointed to the Civil Service of India.

12. The seniority in the Civil Service of India of the selected candidates shall be determined according to the order in which they stand on the list resulting from the Further Examination.

　　　13. No person will, even after passing the Further Examination, be allowed to proceed to India unless he shall comply with the regulations in force, at the time, for the Civil Service of India, and shall be of sound bodily health and good moral character. The Civil Service Commissioners will require such further evidence on these points as they may deem necessary before granting their Certificate of Qualification.

　　　14. Applications from persons desirous to be admitted as candidates are to be addressed to the Secretary to the Civil Service Commissioners, Dean's Yard, London, S.W.

NOTE.-(1.) All persons appointed to the Civil Service will be required to attend at the India Office, to make the necessary arrangements for entering into covenant, and for giving a bond for 1,000l., jointly with two sureties, for the due fulfil ment of the same. The stamps payable by civilians on their appointment amount to 31. 10s.

　(2.) The Secretary of State for India in Council has authorized the Civil Service Commissioners to state that, with the view of meeting the expenses to be incurred by selected candidates during the interval which must elapse before they can proceed to India, it is his intention to allow the sum of 1001. to each selected Candidate who shall have passed the Further Examination in 1865 to the satisfaction of the Commissioners, and shall have complied with such rules as may be laid down for the guidance of selected candidates.

80; but

　(4.) Candidates rejected at the Further Examination of 1865 will in no case be allowed to present themselves for re-examination in 1866.

　(3.) Candidates are at liberty to send in their names and evidence of age as soon as they think fit to do evidence of health and character must bear date not earlier than the 1st March 1864.

No. 50.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　It is hereby notified that in consequence of the Water supply at present provided being sufficient for the service of Victoria Proper only, the Water Rate will not be levied on Premises situate North- ward of the Wanchai Market and East of Albany Street till further notice.

On the South side of the road, the Police Station will be the Boundary.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th March, 1864.

No. 51.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to recognize, provisionally, Don Ramon de Orbeta, H. C. M.'s Vice-Consul at Macao, as in Charge of the Spanish Consulate at this Port, during the temporary absence of Don Jos? de Aguilar from the Colony.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

7. The Examination will be conducted by means of printed questions and written answers, and by viv? voce Examination. as may be deemed necessary.

8. The marks obtained by each candidate, in respect of each of the subjects in which he shall have been examined, will be added up, and the names of the

9. In June or July 1865, a further Examination of the selected candidates will take place in the following subjects:-

Marks.

Sanskrit,..

500

Vernacular Languages of India (each),..

400

*Each candidate may name one or two languages; but he must pass either in Sanskrit or in a vernacular language current in the Presidency or division of Presidency which he has selected.

2. The History and Geography of India,..

350

3. The General Principles of Jurisprudence and the Elements of Hindu and Moham-

medan Law,

4. Political Economy,

1,200 350

necessary.

　　　10. No candidate will be permitted to proceed to India until he shall have passed the Further Examination, or after he shall have attained the age of twenty-four years.

12. The seniority in the Civil Service of India of the selected candidates shall be determined according to the order in which they stand on the list resulting from the Further Examination.

　　　14. Applications from persons desirous to be admitted as candidates are to be addressed to the Secretary to the Civil Service Commissioners, Dean's Yard, London, S.W.

80; but

　(4.) Candidates rejected at the Further Examination of 1865 will in no case be allowed to present themselves for re-examination in 1866.

　(3.) Candidates are at liberty to send in their names and evidence of age as soon as they think fit to do evidence of health and character must bear date not earlier than the 1st March 1864.

No. 50.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

On the South side of the road, the Police Station will be the Boundary.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th March, 1864.

No. 51.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The attention of the Public is called to Government Notification No. 34 of the 16th ultimo requir- ing Police and Lighting Rates due for the current Quarter to be paid into the Colonial Treasury before the 5th instant, and also to the 16th Clause of Ordinance No. 5 of 1863 under which Persons will be proceeded against who shall neglect the said requisition.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 19th March, 1864.

FREDK. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 40.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st March, 1864.

No. 47.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

"Istly. A Certificate given by the British Consul to the Officer who may be deputed by the Chinese Government for the

"purchase of Military Stores, specifying the kind and quantity required; or

2ndly. An Original Certificate by the Commissioner of Customs stating the kind and quantity of Military Stores

"required by the Chinese Government; the signature of the Commissioner being certified by the British Consul.”

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th March, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 5th March, 1864.

FREDERICK FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

100

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

BAROMETER.

ITT T?VOT? TO TVA

DAY OF WEEK.

STANDARD.

ANEROID.

SELF REGIS- TERING IN

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH ENDING JANUARY, 1864.

THERMOMETER (Fahrenheit.)

HYDROMETER.

DETACHED.

SHADE.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

DRY BULB IN WET BULD IN SHADE. SHADE.

HUMIDITY

COMPUTED. COMPLETE

DEW POINT COMPUTED.

Min.

IN SUN. IN WATER.

SATURATION =1,000.

WIND.

VELOCITY IN FEET IN 5

MINUTES.

RAIN.

IN INCHES DURING THE? PREVIOUS 24] HOURS.

STATE OF THE WEATHER.

9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 3 P.V

9 A.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M. 9 A. M. 3 P.M.9 A.M.3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M.

9 A.M.

3 P.M.

Friday 39.34

30.24 30.10 29.90 57

2 Satur. 30.34 | 30.20 | 30.10 29.92

Sun.

30.33 30.25| 29.99 29.90

Mon.

39.34 30.35| 29.98| 20.00

Tues.

30.34 | 30.29 29.98

29.93

Wed. 30.32 30.25 29.97

29.90

Thurs, 39.37 | 30.20| 30.02| 29.95

Friday: 30.45| 80.40] 30.10 | 30.05

Satur. 30.40 | 30.33| 30.11

30.03

Sun.

30.40| 30.25

30.08 30.00

Mon.

30.37 | 30.30

30.02 29.95 65

S0.30 30.25

2 Tues.

Wed. Thurs. 30.28| 30.27 | 29.93| 29.90

92.95 29.90

30.25 | 30.20 29.90 29.85

Friday 30.37 30.42 30.35 30.07

Satur. 30.30 | 30.02 29.95 Sun. 30.37

30.34 29.90| 29.95

65-

30.00

Mon.

30.27

30.33 | 20.02 | 20.95

30.25

Tues. 30.25 30.20 29.90 29.85 Wed. Thurs. 30.26 30.22 20.91 2 Friday 30.20 30.21| 20.95 29.86 3 Satur, 30.23

30.20 29.91 29.85

29.89 04

30.25 29.97 | 29.90

Sun.

30.34

30.26| 29.09 29.91

Mon.

30.31

30.22 29.94 20.87

Tues. 30.27

30.21 29.03| 29.80 Wed. 30.35 30.22 29.98 29.87

8 Thurs. 30.25 | 30.15| 29.02| 29.80 58 9 Friday 30.30|30.20|29.95|29.85| ?6

29.83 Satur. 30.27 30.18 29.91 30.18 29.07| 29.88 Sun. 30.31

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30.32 30.25| 29.97| 29.90

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0.241

53 0.317

0.427

0.267 39.03 42.00 0.330 46.03 47.07 0.431 54.06 | 54.08

Fine.

Do.

0.443

0.391 | 55.06 | 52.03

Do.

0.431

0.447 54.08 | 55.09

Do.

0.342 0.320 48.06 | 46.08

Do.

0.358

0.372 49.08 50.08

Do.

57 0.347 0.387 49.00 50.01

Do.

0.372

0.361

50.08 50.01

Do.

0.358

0.372 49.08

50.08

Do.

0.347 0.372 49.00

50.08

0.314 0.351 46.04 | 49.04

Overcast, and foggy. Do., and fine.

Overcast, but fine, Do., fine.

Fine.

0.372 0.328

50.08 | 47.05

Do.

0.337 0.361

48.02 50.01

0.377 0.372 51.02

50.08

Do.

0.318 0.342 46.06

48.05

Do.

0.501 0.354 59.01

49.05

Do.

0.456 0.474| 56.04

57.05

0.391 0.461 52.03

56.07

Overcast, and dull.

0.520 | 0.461

61.01

56.07

Do., cloudy and rain.

Do., and drizzling rain.

| 0.453 0.443| 56.02 | 55.06

Do.

0.395 0.399 52.05 52.07

0.427

0.869 54.06 50.06

Do.

0.334

0.383 47.00

51.07

0.347 0.323 49.00

Do.

41.07

Do.

0.295| 0.304 44.04| 45.05

0.302 0.304 45.02 45.05

Do.

0.309 0.323 45.09 46.09

Do.

581

9913

0.285 0.275 43.08 | 42.08

0.285 0.285

42.08 | 42.08

Do.

0.322

0.224 46.09

37.05

54/2/

During the

REMARKS,

f Mean daily range of temperature.. Monthly range of

13.00 degrees.

month.

do.

.25.00

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

101

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

March 12,

30.04

30.02

30.00

13,

30.00

29.93

29.90

14,

29.93

29.90

29.88

15,

29.96

16,

30.03

30.00

29.98

17,

29.95

29.92

18,

29.95

BRARUAR

DATE.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Noon.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER..

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

NOON

P.M.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

Dirn. F.

Dirn.

F. Dirn.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1864.

Mar.

12 28.27 28.32 28.30 28.30 28.27 57.00 63.30 62.00 56.00 63.00 61.30 56,00 64.00 EbS

13 28.23.28.2828.28 28.2228.20 59.00]66.00 64.00 58.00 64.00 62.00 58.00,67.00 ESE

6 E

3 ESE

3 E

1 ESE

14 28.22 28.25 28.25 28.22 28.18 62.30 68.00 67.30 61.30 64.30 64.30 61.00 73.00 ESE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　1 15

28.22 28.22 28.22 28.22 28.22 61.00 63.00 62.30 61.00 62.00 61.30 €0.30 68.30 ESE

2 ESE

2 E

2 EbS

28.23 28.25 28.28 28.25 28.22 56.00 59.00 58.00 55.00 57.00 55.00 55.00 63.30 EbS

17 28.20 28.25 28.25 28.17 28.17 56.00|58.30 57.30 55.00 56.39 56.00 55.00 60.00 E

8 ES

5 E

3 Ebs

4 E

4 ES

18 28.14 28.14 28.14 28.10 28.10 56.00 56.30 56.00 56.00 56.30 56.00 55.00 58.30 ESE

6 EbN

3 NNW

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Cloudy and heavy squalls of wind; from 10 A.M.

fine though hazy.

Thick passing fog and dew; from 10 A.M. fine.

Cloudy and passing fog; from noon fine though

foggy to the Southward. Dense fog; from 2 P.M. cloudy.

Heavy squalls of wind; from midnight dense fog; from 8 A.M. passing fog; from 11 fine though hazy. Cloudy with passing fog; from noon till 1.30 clear;

from 1.30 dense fog. Dense fog and rain.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers,

Anstrucher, H. 1

Dorman, D.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Devarr, S. P.

Gibbs, E.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 18th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Kemp Mr. 1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Adolphus, E.

Kretschmann, 1

Piim, J. Pagson, G. M. E.2

Dowers, M.

Greig, Mrs.

Porter, T.

Abraham, C.

Shepherd, Capt. 1 Spooner, E. H. 1 Siggery, T.

Dahlberg, 1

Grant, J.

Lord, J.

Andrew, W. D. 1

Pereira,

Slackles, T. J. 1

Dieckmann, H. 1

Glimins, R. R.

Lamprey, Dr.

Palmer, J.

Stafford, W.

Dalrymple, T. 1

Gardner, C. J.

Lee, Mrs.

Percy, L.

Southey, A. J. 1

Bateman, J.

Dapr?,

Levestone, J.

Pantten, H.

Simons, F.

Brown,

Devay,

Herman, M.

Potter, Mrs.

Sandilands, J.A. 3

Baker,

Daly, D. B.

Hart & Co., J. I

Meyers, J.

Pagden, H.

Baker, C. F.

Diack, J.

Hay, Capt.

Murphy,

Pryke, C.

Thomas, L.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Hook, T.

Maury, T.

Promoli, L.

Bennett, G. A. 1

Ellison, T.

Howell, H.

Milne, J.

Tayloy, Revd. 1 Titens, Capt.

Brighttuase, 1

Capt. Busser, E. Barrett, Capt.

}

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Miller, H.

Rodrigues, A. P. 1

Tucker, S. A. 1

Fenton, J. J.

Higgins, H.

McGurn, W.

Rocha, Sor. D.)

Forbes, F.

Hale, B.

Mayo, C.

1r.

Thompson, J.

J., Manila

Twiss, J. B.

Frickle & Co.

Harper, Dr.

Meredith, J.

Rozzell, W.

Ferdinand

Harris, W. A. 1

Fergusson, R.

Hoof,

McDonald, 3 Martin, S.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Walker, J

　　　Clare, W. Cumining,

Robinson, Capt. 3

Wilson,

Farnam, G. B. 1

Hirshbruner, T. 1

Renaud,

Wolff,

Coath, W.

O LO

Finlay, J.

Hopson, E.

Costa, F. D.

Graves

Hockley, W. 2 Halse, R.

Nielsen, C. P. 2 Napier, J.

Reddell, W.

Worsfold,

Ramsdell, O.

Chaves, M.

Robinson, James 1

Youngman, E. 1

Gerhold, C.

Hansard, Miss 1

Otto,

Clarke, J. B.

Globe Parcel Co.)

Carter,

Agents for the f

Owens, W.

Smith

Clery, H. G.

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Jump, G. Joll, J.

Pickering, C.W.2 3

Souza Satton D.

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 18th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers.

Avalanche

Avenir

Castle Competitor 1

3 2

Dartmouth

John Bibby 1 Josephine

Norwood

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Newland

Surat Spy

Anglo Saxon

Calcutta

Edward Percy 4

Sebastapol

Alpaca

Conflict

Emma

Khusrovie

Oasis

Sonora

Akindo

Champion 1

Empress

Kelso

Olympia

Sigmar

Anita

Creton

Elizabeth Dawson 2

Oriental

Scawfell

Amoy

Catharine

East Indian

Luna

Onward

Sehah Jehan

August

Cezar

Edward

Lucky Star

Orne

Sky Lark

Achilles

5 3

Canton

Laure

Obey

Soochow

Alicia Annie

Continent

Fanny Fern

Lloyd Raynor 1

Osaca

Alma

Caduceus

Fairy

Octavia

Typhoon

Argus

Childers

Maggie Atkinson 4

Thalaba

Ann Reddin

Confiance

Granville

Mary Warren

Princess of Wales 2

Thetis

Annie

China

Glaucester

Merchantman

Princes Royal 1

Auld Rukie

Cosmao

Glendovecr 1

Melbrek

Portland

Unrivelled

Alberta

Cutwater

City of Aber-

Gazelle

Mercury

Pruth

Glencoe

Mencius

Virginia

deen

Good Hope

Mary Frazier

Queen of England 1

Verona

Brilliant

Constance

Music

Queen Bee 2

Bucton Castle 1

Henrietta

Burlington 5

Dictator

Hadassah

Bonanza

Day Break

Homsdale

223

Mary

Madalia

Willey

Rifleman

W. Continent

Monsoon

Royal Alfred

Winchester

Bloomer

Diana

Bow & Urgent 1

Dolphin

Independence 3

M. Mitchell Madras

Robin Hood

Ranolina

Yang-tsze 3 1

Bonanza

Dirigo

Bertha

Bacalan

Denmark Demerara

Jacatra

Johanna

3 ?

New York Normen

Sorie

Sardinia

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

101

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

March 12,

30.04

30.02

30.00

13,

30.00

29.93

29.90

14,

29.93

29.90

29.88

15,

29.96

16,

30.03

30.00

29.98

17,

29.95

29.92

18,

29.95

BRARUAR

DATE.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Noon.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER..

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

NOON

P.M.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

Dirn. F.

Dirn.

F. Dirn.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1864.

Mar.

12 28.27 28.32 28.30 28.30 28.27 57.00 63.30 62.00 56.00 63.00 61.30 56,00 64.00 EbS

13 28.23.28.2828.28 28.2228.20 59.00]66.00 64.00 58.00 64.00 62.00 58.00,67.00 ESE

6 E

3 ESE

3 E

1 ESE

14 28.22 28.25 28.25 28.22 28.18 62.30 68.00 67.30 61.30 64.30 64.30 61.00 73.00 ESE

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　1 15

28.22 28.22 28.22 28.22 28.22 61.00 63.00 62.30 61.00 62.00 61.30 €0.30 68.30 ESE

2 ESE

2 E

2 EbS

28.23 28.25 28.28 28.25 28.22 56.00 59.00 58.00 55.00 57.00 55.00 55.00 63.30 EbS

17 28.20 28.25 28.25 28.17 28.17 56.00|58.30 57.30 55.00 56.39 56.00 55.00 60.00 E

8 ES

5 E

3 Ebs

4 E

4 ES

18 28.14 28.14 28.14 28.10 28.10 56.00 56.30 56.00 56.00 56.30 56.00 55.00 58.30 ESE

6 EbN

3 NNW

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Cloudy and heavy squalls of wind; from 10 A.M.

fine though hazy.

Thick passing fog and dew; from 10 A.M. fine.

Cloudy and passing fog; from noon fine though

foggy to the Southward. Dense fog; from 2 P.M. cloudy.

Heavy squalls of wind; from midnight dense fog; from 8 A.M. passing fog; from 11 fine though hazy. Cloudy with passing fog; from noon till 1.30 clear;

from 1.30 dense fog. Dense fog and rain.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers,

Anstrucher, H. 1

Dorman, D.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Devarr, S. P.

Gibbs, E.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 18th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Kemp Mr. 1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Adolphus, E.

Kretschmann, 1

Piim, J. Pagson, G. M. E.2

Dowers, M.

Greig, Mrs.

Porter, T.

Abraham, C.

Shepherd, Capt. 1 Spooner, E. H. 1 Siggery, T.

Dahlberg, 1

Grant, J.

Lord, J.

Andrew, W. D. 1

Pereira,

Slackles, T. J. 1

Dieckmann, H. 1

Glimins, R. R.

Lamprey, Dr.

Palmer, J.

Stafford, W.

Dalrymple, T. 1

Gardner, C. J.

Lee, Mrs.

Percy, L.

Southey, A. J. 1

Bateman, J.

Dapr?,

Levestone, J.

Pantten, H.

Simons, F.

Brown,

Devay,

Herman, M.

Potter, Mrs.

Sandilands, J.A. 3

Baker,

Daly, D. B.

Hart & Co., J. I

Meyers, J.

Pagden, H.

Baker, C. F.

Diack, J.

Hay, Capt.

Murphy,

Pryke, C.

Thomas, L.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Hook, T.

Maury, T.

Promoli, L.

Bennett, G. A. 1

Ellison, T.

Howell, H.

Milne, J.

Tayloy, Revd. 1 Titens, Capt.

Brighttuase, 1

Capt. Busser, E. Barrett, Capt.

}

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Miller, H.

Rodrigues, A. P. 1

Tucker, S. A. 1

Fenton, J. J.

Higgins, H.

McGurn, W.

Rocha, Sor. D.)

Forbes, F.

Hale, B.

Mayo, C.

1r.

Thompson, J.

J., Manila

Twiss, J. B.

Frickle & Co.

Harper, Dr.

Meredith, J.

Rozzell, W.

Ferdinand

Harris, W. A. 1

Fergusson, R.

Hoof,

McDonald, 3 Martin, S.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Walker, J

　　　Clare, W. Cumining,

Robinson, Capt. 3

Wilson,

Farnam, G. B. 1

Hirshbruner, T. 1

Renaud,

Wolff,

Coath, W.

O LO

Finlay, J.

Hopson, E.

Costa, F. D.

Graves

Hockley, W. 2 Halse, R.

Nielsen, C. P. 2 Napier, J.

Reddell, W.

Worsfold,

Ramsdell, O.

Chaves, M.

Robinson, James 1

Youngman, E. 1

Gerhold, C.

Hansard, Miss 1

Otto,

Clarke, J. B.

Globe Parcel Co.)

Carter,

Agents for the f

Owens, W.

Smith

Clery, H. G.

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Jump, G. Joll, J.

Pickering, C.W.2 3

Souza Satton D.

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 18th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers.

Avalanche

Avenir

Castle Competitor 1

3 2

Dartmouth

John Bibby 1 Josephine

Norwood

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Newland

Surat Spy

Anglo Saxon

Calcutta

Edward Percy 4

Sebastapol

Alpaca

Conflict

Emma

Khusrovie

Oasis

Sonora

Akindo

Champion 1

Empress

Kelso

Olympia

Sigmar

Anita

Creton

Elizabeth Dawson 2

Oriental

Scawfell

Amoy

Catharine

East Indian

Luna

Onward

Sehah Jehan

August

Cezar

Edward

Lucky Star

Orne

Sky Lark

Achilles

5 3

Canton

Laure

Obey

Soochow

Alicia Annie

Continent

Fanny Fern

Lloyd Raynor 1

Osaca

Alma

Caduceus

Fairy

Octavia

Typhoon

Argus

Childers

Maggie Atkinson 4

Thalaba

Ann Reddin

Confiance

Granville

Mary Warren

Princess of Wales 2

Thetis

Annie

China

Glaucester

Merchantman

Princes Royal 1

Auld Rukie

Cosmao

Glendovecr 1

Melbrek

Portland

Unrivelled

Alberta

Cutwater

City of Aber-

Gazelle

Mercury

Pruth

Glencoe

Mencius

Virginia

deen

Good Hope

Mary Frazier

Queen of England 1

Verona

Brilliant

Constance

Music

Queen Bee 2

Bucton Castle 1

Henrietta

Burlington 5

Dictator

Hadassah

Bonanza

Day Break

Homsdale

223

Mary

Madalia

Willey

Rifleman

W. Continent

Monsoon

Royal Alfred

Winchester

Bloomer

Diana

Bow & Urgent 1

Dolphin

Independence 3

M. Mitchell Madras

Robin Hood

Ranolina

Yang-tsze 3 1

Bonanza

Dirigo

Bertha

Bacalan

Denmark Demerara

Jacatra

Johanna

3 ?

New York Normen

Sorie

Sardinia

102

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 18th March, 1864.

Algerine

Letters. Papers.

Centaur

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Osprey

Brisk

Flamer

Bustard

Clown

Cormorant

Grasshopper 1

Havoc

Janus

Leven

Manila

P. Charlotte 7

Rifleman Rattler

Letters. Papers.

Ringdove

Letters. Papers.

Tartar

Lets. Paps.

Severn

Valorous

Slaney

Vigilant

Scylla

Swallow

Weazel

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 18th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Pivate Marthin Bergin

In re the Estate of the late THOMAS ROBERTS. ?OTICE.-All persons indebted to the above Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and all claims against the Estate must be forwarded to the undersigned before the Thirtyeth day of June, A.D. 1864.

ALEXANDER WILSON,

Executor.

Hongkong, 12th March, 1864.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship "CHINA," Captain CURLING, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 1st April, 1864, at 2 P.M.

　　　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 30th March, SPECIE until Noon on the 31st March; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 30th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Oflice, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

　　　　　*A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 17th March, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

Letters. Papers.

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

ON Saturday, the 26th March, at Noon,

the Company's Steam-ship HYDASPE, Commandant ARMSTRONG, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places.

NOTICE. The Mails, Passengers, and Cargo per Hydaspe will be transferred to the steamer Donnai at Singapore, or at Galle on board the Imperatrice.

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia, and by Railroad to Madrid.

Le Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 14 per cent upon Merchandize, and ? per cent on Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, Loudon, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of March; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

A Written Declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages destined beyond Suez is required by the Egyptian Government, and must he furnished by the Shippers to the Agent with the Bills of Lading; and the Company will not be responsible for any consequence or prejudice which may ensue from an incorrect declaration. For particulars respecting Freight and Passage, apply at the Company's Office, Queen's Road. C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 17th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

MR.

Taylor, Captain

Walker E. R.

NOTICE.

Lets. Paps.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE. THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

MR. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS

SMITH are authorized to sign our Firm from this date.

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

PART

COPPER PLATE PRINTING.

ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hong kong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

102

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH MARCH, 1864.

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 18th March, 1864.

Algerine

Letters. Papers.

Centaur

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Osprey

Brisk

Flamer

Bustard

Clown

Cormorant

Grasshopper 1

Havoc

Janus

Leven

Manila

P. Charlotte 7

Rifleman Rattler

Letters. Papers.

Ringdove

Letters. Papers.

Tartar

Lets. Paps.

Severn

Valorous

Slaney

Vigilant

Scylla

Swallow

Weazel

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 18th March, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Pivate Marthin Bergin

ALEXANDER WILSON,

Executor.

Hongkong, 12th March, 1864.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

　　　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 30th March, SPECIE until Noon on the 31st March; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 30th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Oflice, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

　　　　　*A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 17th March, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

Letters. Papers.

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

ON Saturday, the 26th March, at Noon,

the Company's Steam-ship HYDASPE, Commandant ARMSTRONG, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places.

NOTICE. The Mails, Passengers, and Cargo per Hydaspe will be transferred to the steamer Donnai at Singapore, or at Galle on board the Imperatrice.

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia, and by Railroad to Madrid.

Le Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of March; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

Hongkong, 17th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC. EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

MR.

Taylor, Captain

Walker E. R.

NOTICE.

Lets. Paps.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE. THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

MR. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS

SMITH are authorized to sign our Firm from this date.

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

PART

COPPER PLATE PRINTING.

ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hong kong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

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Government Gazette.

No. 13.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 26TH MARCH, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

VOL. X.

The following Bill, read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held on the 19th Instant, is published for general information.

By Order,

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. OF 1864.

An Ordinance to give effect to Her Majesty's Regulations for the observance of Neutrality during the existing hostilities between the United States and the States calling themselves the Confederate States of America.

[

March, 1864.]

Whereas Her Majesty has expressed her full determination to observe the duties of neutrality during the existing hostilities between the United States and the States calling themselves the Confederate States of America and has resolved to prevent as far as possible the use of Her Majesty's Harbours, Ports and Coasts and the Waters within Her Majesty's territorial jurisdiction in aid of the warlike purposes of either belligerent; And whereas in furtherance of such Her Majesty's determination so expressed as aforesaid Her Majesty has (amongst other things) caused it to be notified and published that no Ship of War or Privateer of either belligerent should be permitted while in any Port, Roadstead or Waters subject to the territorial jurisdiction of Her Majesty to take in any supplies except provisions and such other things as might be requisite for the subsistence of her Crew, and except so much Coal only as would be sufficient to carry such vessel to the nearest port of her own country or to some nearer destination and that no Coal should be again supplied to any such Ship of War or Privateer in the same or any other Port, Roadstead or Waters subject to the territorial jurisdiction of Her Majesty without special permission, until after the expiration of three months from the time when such Coal should have been last supplied to her within British Waters as aforesaid; And whereas the circumstances of this Colony are such as to render it necessary in order to give full effect to Her Majesty's intention as aforesaid that recourse be had to local enactment: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong by and with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof as follows:-

Title.

Preamble.

Ammunition, &c., to

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Government Gazette.

No. 13.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 26TH MARCH, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

VOL. X.

The following Bill, read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held on the 19th Instant, is published for general information.

By Order,

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. OF 1864.

[

March, 1864.]

Title.

Preamble.

Ammunition, &c., to

104

misdemeanor.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH MARCH, 1864.

five

whilst in the waters States of North America or of the States calling themselves the Confederate States of of this Colony or within

distance of the America, whilst such Ship of war or Privateer is within the waters of this Colony or miles to be deemed a within any distance from this Colony, not exceeding five miles, with any Arms, Am- munition, Gunpowder or Naval or Military Stores, or shall put on board or shall con- tract or agree to put on board, or shall aid or assist in putting on board, or shall cause or procure to be put on board of, any Vessel, Boat, Sampan or other Craft, any Arms, Ammunition, Gunpowder or Naval or Military Stores with the intent and design that the same may be conveyed to any such Ship of War or Privateer as aforesaid, whilst such Ship of War or Privateer shall be in the Waters of this Colony aforesaid or within the distance from this Colony aforesaid shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and being convicted thereof shall be liable at the discretion of the Court to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years.

Furnishing Coals,

&c., of either bellige- rent whilst in the wa-

within a distance of

license of the Governor

demeanor.

II. Whosoever shall, without the leave or license of the Governor, for that purpose &c., to Ships of War, first had and obtained, furnish or supply, or contract or agree to furnish or supply, or knowingly aid or assist in furnishing or supplying, or knowingly cause or procure to ters of this Colony or be furnished or supplied, to any Ship of War or Privateer of the United States of North five miles without the America or of the States calling themselves the Confederate States of America, whilst to be deemed a Mis- such Ship of War or Privateer is within the Waters of this Colony or within any distance from this Colony not exceeding five miles with Coal or other Article, or shall, without such leave or license as aforesaid put on board or contract or agree to put on board or aid or assist in putting on board, or cause or procure to be put on board of any Vessel, Boat, Sampan or other Craft any Coal or other Article with the intent and design that the same may be conveyed to any such Ship of War or Privateer as afore- said whilst such Ship of War or Privateer shall be in the Waters of this Colony aforesaid or within the distance from this Colony aforesaid shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and being convicted thereof shall be liable at the discretion of the Court to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years.

Interpretation Clause.

III. In the construction, and for the purposes of this Ordinance, the term Other Article,” as used in the second Section hereof, shall apply to, and comprehend, all Articles other than and except Arms, Ammunition, Gunpowder and Naval and Military Stores.

No. 52.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified that GEORGE FARLEY HEARD, Esquire, is recognized by this Government from this date as Acting Vice-Consul for His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th March, 1864.

No. 53.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

With reference to Government Notification No. 26 of 2nd ultimo, the subjoined Return of Revenue and Expenditure for 1863, including Receipts and Disbursements on account of the Colony by the Crown Agents in England, is now published for general information-with the Comparative Statement for the Years 1862 and 1863.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

104

misdemeanor.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH MARCH, 1864.

five

whilst in the waters States of North America or of the States calling themselves the Confederate States of of this Colony or within

Furnishing Coals,

&c., of either bellige- rent whilst in the wa-

within a distance of

license of the Governor

demeanor.

Interpretation Clause.

No. 52.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified that GEORGE FARLEY HEARD, Esquire, is recognized by this Government from this date as Acting Vice-Consul for His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th March, 1864.

No. 53.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

104

misdemeanor.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH MARCH, 1864.

five

whilst in the waters States of North America or of the States calling themselves the Confederate States of of this Colony or within

Furnishing Coals,

&c., of either bellige- rent whilst in the wa-

within a distance of

license of the Governor

demeanor.

Interpretation Clause.

No. 52.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified that GEORGE FARLEY HEARD, Esquire, is recognized by this Government from this date as Acting Vice-Consul for His Imperial Majesty the Emperor of all the Russias.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th March, 1864.

No. 53.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE COLONY OF HONGKONG DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1863.

REVENUE.

AMOUNT.

EXPENDITURE.

AMOUNT.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH MARCH, 1864.

Spirit Retailers,

Land Revenue,

Rents, exclusive of Lands,

Licenses:-

Pawnbrokers,

138,367.50 Establishments:- 43,759.50

The Governor,

Colonial Secretary,

28,336.00

5,600.00

Auctioneers,

4,800.00

Tenements for Emigrants,.

27.50

Emigration Brokers,

800.00

Billiard Tables,

750.00

Bowling Alleys,

225.00

Opium Monopoly,

77,640.00

Boarding House Keepers,

577.00

Marriage,.

35.00

Chinese Undertakers,.

60.00

Taxes:-

118,850.50

Colonial Treasurer, Auditor General, Clerk of Councils, Surveyor General,

Postmaster General,

Registrar General,

Harbour Master,

Police and Lighting Rate Collector,

Chief Justice,

Judge of the Summary Jurisdiction Court,

Ecclesiastical,

Educational,

25,223.00

20,946.71

9,311.89

10,115.22

990.00

17,594.48

20,228.11

7,166.02

14,365.66

2.205.00

Balance of Police and Lighting Rates of 1862,

Amount collected on account of 1863,.

6,798.81

124,392.30

Colonial Surgeon,.

29,334.75

10,573.05

4,516.08

6,266.93

6,376.60

Surgeon to Lock Hospital,

1,764.00

Postage,

Fines,

131,191.11

61,144 15

Police Magistrate,

Captain Superintendent of Police,..

Fines, Forfeitures and Fees of Courts:-

Gaols,

16,105.81

89,623.89

11,605.91

11,596.83

Forfeitures,

730.56

Total Establishments,.

304,313.11

Fees,.

3,226.31

Pensions, Retired Allowances and Gratuities,..

9,966.70

Fees of Office:-

15,553.70 Revenue Services,

Cemetery Burials,

1,608.61

Registration of Boats,

4,209.45

of Cargo Boats and Crews,

1,395.43

Administration of Justice, Charitable Allowance, Civil Hospital,

exclusive of Establishments, do,

815.23

1,637.15

135.00

exclusive of Establishments,

of Hawkers,

1,332.90

Lock Hospital,

do.,

Cargo Boats Certificates, .

209.00

Police,

do.,

Official Signatures and Seal of the Colony,

51.00

Gaols,

do.,

Registration of Deeds,

1,913.75

Rent,

Shipping Seamen,..

8,703.00

Transport,

Examination of Masters and Mates,.

1,180.00

Ship Surveys,

50.00

Colonial Registers,

125.00

Merchant Shipping Act,

910.00

Registration of Chairs,

225.50

of Chair Bearers,

70.80

Conveyance of Mails,..

Works and Buildings,

Roads, Streets and Bridges,. Miscellaneous Services,

Land and Houses purchased,

21,984.44 Special Expenses,

121.00

Mint, exclusive of Establishments,

5,755.67

1,369.41

38,938.27

50,975.93

2,340.61

3,008.40

2,820.77

82,862.94

65,376.44

1,228.42

3,211.00

11,189.49

621.08

Reimbursements,

Miscellaneous Receipts,

Sale of Government Property,

Interest,

Special Receipts, .

Ordinance No. 12 of 1857,

10,017.77]

5,610,29

21,951.54|

7,823.80

Total,.

576,375.30

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Examined,

W. H. RENNIE, Auditor General.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th March, 1864.

Total,.

586,565.62

FREDK. FORTII,

Colonial Treasurer.

105

106

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH MARCH, 1864.

Land Revenue,

Rents, exclusive of Lands,.

249,651.74| 138,367.50| 41,765.00 43,759.50

111,284.24 Establishments:-

1,994.50

The Governor,.

Licenses:-

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF THE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE COLONY OF HONGKONG IN 1862 AND 1863.

REVENUE.

1862.

1863.

INCREASE. DECREASE.

EXPENDITURE.

1862.

1863. INCREASE. Decrease.

25,325.00 25,223.00

15,165.40 20,946.71| 5,781.31

102.00

Spirit Retailers,.

27,500.00

28,336.00

836.00

Pawnbrokers,.

4,550.00

5,600.00 1,050.00

Auctioneers,

6,000.00

4,800.00

1,200.00

Clerk of Councils,.

Tenements for Emigrants,

53.20

27.50

25.70

Colonial Secretary, Colonial Treasurer,.

Auditor General,

Surveyor General,

...

8,726.80

9,311.89

585.09

10,846.12

10,115.22

730.90

960.00

990.00

16,746.25

17,594.48

30.00

848.23

Emigration Brokers,.

800.00

Postmaster General,.

13,162.39 20,228.11

Billiard Tables,.

750.00

Registrar General,

6,279.34

7,166.02

Bowling Alleys,

225.00

Harbor Master,

13,909.59

14,365.66|

7,065.72

886.68

456.07

...

Opium Monopoly,.

76,425.00

77,640.00

1,215.00

Police and Lighting Rate Collector,.

2,856.78

2,205.00

651.78

Boarding House Keepers,

Marriage,

590.00

60.00

577.00

35.00

13.00

Chief Justice,..

29,040.36

29,334.75

25.00

Judge of Summary Jurisdiction Court,.

4,708.65 10,573.05

294.39

5,864.40

Chinese Undertakers,

55.00

60.00

5.00

Ecclesiastical,

4,535.08 4,516.08

...

19.00

Registration of Boats,.

Taxes:-

Police and Lighting Rates,..

Postage,

Fines of Courts,

Fees of Courts,.

Forfeitures of Courts,

Fees of Office:-

Cemetery Burials,.

Educational,

5,807.75

6,266.93

459.18

91,662.86 131,191.11

39,528.25

Colonial Surgeon,.

6,094.28 6,376.60

282.32

50,729.99

61,144.15 10,414.16

Surgeon to Lock Hospital,...

16,496.15

11,596.83

4,899.32

Police Magistrate,..

1,835.07

14,523.98

1,764.00

71.07

5,268.94

3,226.31

2,042.63

Captain Superintendent of Police,....

1,014.97 730.56

284.41

Gaols,

16,105.81| 1,581.83

72,923.75 89,623.89 16,700.14 7,380.69 11,605.91 4,225.22

1,239.80 1,608.61 4,318.37 4,209.45

368.81

of Cargo Boats and Crews,

1,375.96

of Hawkers,

1,519.61

1,395.43

1,332.90

19.47

Total Establishments,. 108.92 Pensions, Retired Allowances, and Gratuities,. Revenue Services,.

260,827.28 304,313.11| 45,060.58

1,574.75

8,098.52

2,602.75

9,966.70 1,868.18 815.23

1,787.52

186.71 Administration of Justice,.

1,184.32

1,637.15

Cargo Boats Certificates,..

218.00

209.00

9.00 Charitable Allowance,..

135.00

452.83

135.00

Official Signatures and Seals of the Colony,

75.00

51.00

Registration of Deeds,.....

2,133.50

1,913.75

24.00 Civil Hospital,.

219.75 Lock Hospital,.

7,934.52

5,755.67

1,448.54

1,369.41

2,178.85

79.13

Shipping Seamen,..

7,167.00

8,703 00

Examination of Masters and Mates,.

630.00

1,180.00

1,536.00

550.00

Police,

46,022.97

38,938.27

7,084.70

Ship Surveys,.

50 00

50.00

Gaols,

Rent,

22,126.72

50,975.93 28,849.21|

2,606.85

2,340.61

266.24

Colonial Registers,

95.00

125.00

30.00

Transport,...

4,254.74

3,008.40

1,246.34

Merchant Shipping Act,.

900.00

910.00

10.00

Conveyance of Mails

1,683 68

2,820.77

1,137.09

Registration of Chairs,..

225.50

Works and Buildings,.

134,773.74

82,862.94|

...

of Chair Bearers,

70.80

Roads, Streets and Bridges,.

83,061.96

65,376.44

51,910.80

17,685.52

Sale of Government Property,

28.00

121.00

93.00

Miscellaneous Services,

3,886.14

1,228.42

2,657.72

Reimbursements,

6,017.61

10,017.77

4,000.16

Miscellaneous Receipts,

5,926.10

5,610.29

Land and Houses purchased,

315.81 Special Expenses,

600.00

6,521.21

3,211.00

2,611.00

11,189.49

Interest,

16,669.28

21,951.54| 5,282.26

Mint,

621.08

4,668.28

621.08

Special Receipts,

281.10

Ordinance No. 12 of 1857,

9,017.80 7,823.80

631,259.98 576,375.30 67,228.91 122,113.59|

1,194.00

587,633.94 586,565.62 85,403.25

Auditor General.

Deduct Decrease,

122,113.59

Nett Decrease,.

54,884.68|

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th March, 1864.

Examined,

W. H. RENNIE,

Deduct Decrease,

Nett Decrease.

86,471.57

1,068.32

FREDK. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 54.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH MARCH, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

107

　　　　Notice is hereby given that the Syingpoon Market, South, will be ready for occupation on the 2nd May next.

　　　　Parties desirous of obtaining Stalls and Shops are required to register their names at the Office of the Surveyor General; and on the 23rd of April, at 3 P.M., at the said Market, Parties so having their names registered will be entitled to draw lots for Stalls and Shops, in accordance with the provisions of the Markets' Ordinance, No. 9 of 1858.

83 Stalls and 6 Shops will be available in the Market.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

No. 55.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

With reference to Government Notification No. 40 of the 1st Instant, it is hereby made known that His Excellency the Governor has granted to Ho-Leong, of the Chin-Loong Shop, No. 541 Jervois Street, and 'Ng-Y?, of the Fook-loong Shop, No. 77 Jervois Street, the Exclusive Privilege of preparing and selling prepared Opium within the Colony of Hongkong, and the Waters thereof, for the period of one year from the 1st of April, 1864.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

No. 56.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

With reference to Government Notification No. 33 of 12th Ultimo, the following Notice received from the Ceylon Government is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

The Superintendent of the Pearl Fishery having reported, as the result of his recent inspection of the Pearl Banks, that almost all the Oysters have been found to be dead, Notice is hereby given, with reference to the Advertisement in the Government Gazette of the 12th December, 1863, that no Pearl Fishery will take place this year.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Colombo, 23rd February, 1864.

No. 57.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

JAMES SWAN, Assistant Colonial Secretary.

　　　　Mr. GEORGE L. TOMLIN having reported his arrival in the Colony, is appointed Superintendent of the New Gaol, Stone Cutters' Island, under instructions from His Grace the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th March, 1864.

No. 58.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

F. I. HAZELAND, Esquire, having reported his return to the Colony, has resumed his duties as Crown Solicitor.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

108

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH MARCH, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

With reference to the Notification dated 22nd December, 1862, which was published in the Government Gazette No. 53 of the 27th December, 1862, it is hereby notified that on and after the 1st May next correspondence addressed to India to be forwarded by Private Vessels, will be despatched unpaid, postage at the rate of 4 pence per ounce letter being levied only upon correspondence received by such Vessels.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

No. 50.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General,

On the South side of the road, the Police Station will be the Boundary.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th March, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 5th March, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FREDERICK FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 19th March, 1864.

FREDK. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

March

19,

29.95

29.97

29.94

20,

30.03

30.00

29.94

21,

30.02

29.95

22,

30.04

30.06

30.08

23,

30.13

30.12

30.10

24,

30.13

30.12

30.08

25,

30.13

30.08

DATE.

1864.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

Mar. 19 28.18 28.22 28.20

28.16 28.16 52.30 56.30 53.00 52.00 56.00 52.00 51.00 57.00 N

4 NNW

3 NNW

Dense fog and rain; from 8 A.M., passing fog;

Noon, fine; 3 P.M., cloudy.

20 28.24 28.26.28.22 28.22 28.18 49.00 54.00 51.00 48.00 52.30.50.00 48.00 55.00 NE?N

3 NW

4 NW

21 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.20 28.18 52.00 52.30 53.00 48.30 49.30 49.30 48.00 54.00 NE

2 NE

Do.

do.

22 28.25 28.32 28.32 28.30 28.30 51.00 59.00 55.30 47.00 52.00 51.00 47.00 59.00 E 23 28.34 28.37 28.39 28.38 28.34 52.00 59.00 55.00 48.00 54.30 52.00 47.00 59.00 NE

2 EbS

24 28.29 28.04 28.34 28.28 28.30 51.00 50.30 51.30 48.00 49.00 50.30 47.00 53.00 E

25 28.30 28.34 28.34 28.32.28.32 51.00 52.30 52.00 51,00,52.00 52.00 49.00 54.00 E

3 E

6 NE

4 ENE

2 Ebs

2 E

3 NE

3 ENE

Overcast and cloudy.

Fine though hazy.

Overcast and cloudy; from 10 A.M., fine but very

hazy.

2 Cloudy with rain and passing fog.

Dense fog; from 8,30, passing fog and very cloudy

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26?? MARCH, 1864.

NOTICE.

In re the Estate of the late THOMAS ROBERTS, OTICE.-All persons indebted to the above

HB Supreme Court will hold a Nisi Prius NOTIstate are requested to make immediate THR Court, he renty-ninth clas

of March, A.D. 1864, at 10 o'Clock in the fore- for the trial of Odman & Co. vs. Oxford

noon, & Co.

By order of the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Rgistrar.

In re SAMUEL MATHIAS WAGGNER, Ship-

wright, deceased.

GEORGE MCLAREN, Master Mariner, deceased.

?OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin, and all other persons, to produce any Wills or Codicils of the above parties, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on Saturday, the Second day of April, A.D. 1864, or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court may think fit.

By the Court,

W. II. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

In re MOSSAJEE DAWODJEE SETTY, deceased.

JOHN HUME,

Να

OTICE.--All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the Official Adminis- trator before the Twenty-sixth day of Septem- ber, A.d. 1864, otherwise they will not be in- cluded in the Scheme of Division. All parties indebted to the said Estates are requested to make immediate payment to

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar-Official Administrator.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

IT having come to the knowledge of the Officers

of the Corporation in China that the $25 notes of the Bank have been imitated, and that several of these forged notes have got into circu- lation: It has been resolved to cancel the present issue of $25 notes and issue new ones of a different design. In accordance with this resolution all persons are cautioned against taking any of the $25 notes of the Bank, and all holders of such notes are requested to present them at the Bank's Office in Hongkong where they will receive dol- lars for them.

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

payment, and all claims against the Estate must be forwarded to the undersigned before the Thirtyeth day of June, A.D. 1864.

ALEXANDER WILSON,

Hongkong, 12th March,

Executor. 1804.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

THE

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA, [IMIE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship “CHINA,” Captain CURLING, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 1st April, 1864, nt 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 30th March, SPECIE until Noon on the 31st March; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 30th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong kong.

Contents and Value of Packages

are required.

A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND, Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 17th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

109

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitto l a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have this day established ourselves as Merchants and Commission Agents at this place, under the Firm and Style of ISAAC & Co.

EZRA ISAAC, EZEKIEL ABRAHAM.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

MR.

SMITII, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Joun WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

TIE undersigned have been appointed Agents loyals at Canton and Macao. for Communications at Macno to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

Hongkong, 22nd February,

MR.

NOTICE.

DENT & Co.

1864.

R. FRANCIS PARRY and MR. THOMAS SMITH are authorized to sign our Firm from this date.

BIRLEY & Co.

Hongkong, 1st February, 1864.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, Oswald's Terrace, WELLINGTON STREET,

SOIT

DIE

MON

COROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 14.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

VOL. X.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF HONGKONG.

No. 4 of 1864.

SATURDAY, 19TH MARCII, 1864.

PRESENT:

His Excellency the GOVERNOR, and all the Members.

The Council met to-day by special Summons.

The Minutes of the Council held on the 26th February, were read and approved.

Read a first time a Bill, entitled "An Ordinance to authorize the appropriation of a Supplementary "Sum not exceeding One hundred and fifty-two thousand Dollars to defray the Charges of the "Year 1863."

Read a first time a Bill, entitled "An Ordinance to give effect to Her Majesty's Regulations for the "observance of Neutrality during the existing hostilities between the United States and the "States calling themselves the Confederate States of America."

The Governor appointed the Surveyor General and the three Un-official Members of the Council to form a Special Committee to consider and report upon the sites available for the Mint; namely:-

(1) Causeway Bay,

(2) Wong-nei-choong,

(3) Outchterlony Battery,

and (4) Kowloon.

The Council adjourned to Tuesday, the 29th Instant, at Noon.

Read and approved, this 29th Day of March, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON, Governor.

MAN MIELA VENA IZ TRKA.

112

Title.

Preamble.

Supplementary Estimates 1863.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. 3 of 1864.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

An Ordinance to authorize the appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding One hundred and fifty-two thousand Dollars to defray the Charges of the Year 1863.

[29th March, 1864.]

say:

ESTABLISHMENTS:-

Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Treasurer,

Surveyor General,

Postmaster General,

Registrar General,

Harbour Master,

Police and Lighting Rate Collector, Supreme Court,.

Summary Jurisdiction Court,

Educational,

Medical,

Police,

Gaols,

1,428.87

628.32

1,123.64

3,204.16

108.00

189.66

140.00

102.75

120.00

355.34

474.98

1,479.55

4,076.83

TOTAL ESTABLISHMENTS,

13,432.10

160.00

240.00

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE,

PENSIONS, RETIRED ALLOWANCES AND GRATUITIES, REVENUE SERVICES,

exclusive of Establishments,

do.,

HOSPITALS,

do.,

POLICE,

do.,

1,173.95

1,411.67

19,327.23

GAOLS,

RENT,

TRANSPORT,

WORKS AND BUILDINGS,

MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES,

CONVEYANCE OF MAILS,

ROADS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES,

SPECIAL EXPENSES, &c.,

MINT, exclusive of Establishments,

? ? ?

TOTAL,.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 29th Day of March, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

30,975.93

190.00 1,508.40 900.77 53,341.26 20,633.82 1,101.64 6,752.80

621.08

$151,770.65

Clerk of Councils.

{

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. 4 of 1864.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

[29th March, 1864.]

Title.

Preamble.

113

Ships of War, &c.,

distance of five

misdemeanor.

I. Whosoever shall furnish or supply, or shall contract or agree to furnish or sup- Furnishing Arms, ply, or shall knowingly aid or assist in furnishing or supplying, or shall knowingly cause Ammunition, &c., to or procure to be furnished or supplied, to any Ship of War or Privateer of the United of either belligerent States of North America or of the States calling themselves the Confederate States of whilst in the waters America, whilst such Ship of war or Privateer is within the waters of this Colony ora of this Colony or within within any distance from this Colony, not exceeding five miles, any Arms, Ammuni- miles to be deemed a tion, Gunpowder or Naval or Military Stores, or shall put on board or shall contract or agree to put on board, or shall aid or assist in putting on board, or shall cause or procure to be put on board of, any Vessel, Boat, Sampan or other Craft, any Arms, Ammunition, Gunpowder or Naval or Military Stores with the intent and design that the same may be conveyed to any such Ship of War or Privateer as aforesaid, whilst such Ship of War or Privateer shall be in the Waters of this Colony aforesaid or within the distance from this Colony aforesaid shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and being convicted thereof shall be liable at the discretion of the Court to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years.

&c., to Ships of War,

ters of this Colony or

license of the Governor

II. Whosoever shall, without the leave or license of the Governor, for that purpose Furnishing Coals, first had and obtained, furnish or supply, or contract or agree to furnish or supply, or &c., of either bellige knowingly aid or assist in furnishing or supplying, or knowingly cause or procure to rent whilst in the wa- be furnished or supplied, to any Ship of War or Privateer of the United States of North within a distance of America or of the States calling themselves the Confederate States of America, whilst five miles without the such Ship of War or Privateer is within the Waters of this Colony or within any to be deemed a Mis- distance from this Colony not exceeding five miles, Coal or other Article, or shall, demeanor. without such leave or license as aforesaid put on board or contract or agree to put on board or aid or assist in putting on board, or cause or procure to be put on board of any Vessel, Boat, Sampan or other Craft any Coal or other Article with the intent and design that the same may be conveyed to any such Ship of War or Privateer as afore-

WATT SERVICES. FOR THE YEAR 1864.

114

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

Interpretation Clause.

said whilst such Ship of War or Privateer shall be in the Waters of this Colony aforesaid or within the distance from this Colony aforesaid shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and being convicted thereof shall be liable at the discretion of the Court to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years.

III. In the construction, and for the purposes of this Ordinance, the term "Other Article." as used in the second Section hereof, shall apply to, and comprehend, all Articles other than and except Arms, Ammunition, Gunpowder and Naval and Military Stores.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 29th Day of March, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 59.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

In accordance with the request of the Government of the Straits Settlement, and for the inform- ation of Master Mariners and the Community generally, publicity is given to the following Notice of an improved Harbor Light recently exhibited at the Port of Singapore.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

HARBOR LIGHT-SINGAPORE.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

On and after the 1st of March 1864, a new light will be exhibited from the Flag Staff, Fort Canning. The light will be fixed at an elevation of 215 feet above the sea, (II. W. mark), and it is calculated will be seen from a distance of 15 miles.

It will be visible through an arc of 90° extending from St. John's Island to Johore Shoal at the Northern entrance of the Old Straits.

J. O. MAYNE,-Captain, R. E., Chief Engineer & Secy, to Govt., Public Works Department, Straits Settlement;

Singapore, 18th February, 1864.

No. 60.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Order of Her Majesty in Council, conferring on Her Majesty's Consul-General in Japan the power to issue rules for restricting the entrance or passage of British Merchant Vessels into or through the straits or waters within the Dominions of the Tycoon, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

At the Court at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, the 7th day of January, 1864.

PRESENT:

The QEEN's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

Whereas by an Act of Parliament made in the session holden in the sixth and seventh years of Her present Majesty, intituled "An Act to remove doubts as to the exercise of power and jurisdiction of Her Majesty within divers countries and "places out of Her Majesty's dominions, and to render the same more effectual," it is, amongst other things, enacted, that it is and shall be lawful for Her Majesty to hold, exercise, and enjoy, any power or jurisdiction which Her Majesty now hath, or at any time hereafter may have, within any country or place out of Her Majesty's dominions, in the same and as ample a nanner as if Her Majesty had acquired such power or jurisdiction by the cession or conquest of territory :

And whereas Her Majesty hath power and jurisdiction in the dominions of the Tycoon of Japan:

And whereas Her Majesty was pleased, on the twenty-third day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty, by an Order duly made, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to make provision for the exercise of the said power and jurisdiction; and such Order was afterwards amended, and further provision was made for the exercise of the said power and jurisdiction, by another Order duly made by Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, on the fourth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one":

And whereas, under and by virtue of the said Orders, Her Majesty's Consuls within the dominions of the Tycoon of Japan are authorised and empowered to make, and to enforce by fine or imprisonment, rules and regulations for the observance of the stipulations of the treaty or treaties between Her Majesty, her heirs and successors, and the Tycoon of Japan, and for the peace, order, and good government of Her Majesty's subjects being within the dominions of the Tycoon of Japan:

WATT SERVICES. FOR THE YEAR 1864.

114

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

Interpretation Clause.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 29th Day of March, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 59.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

HARBOR LIGHT-SINGAPORE.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

It will be visible through an arc of 90° extending from St. John's Island to Johore Shoal at the Northern entrance of the Old Straits.

J. O. MAYNE,-Captain, R. E., Chief Engineer & Secy, to Govt., Public Works Department, Straits Settlement;

Singapore, 18th February, 1864.

No. 60.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

At the Court at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, the 7th day of January, 1864.

PRESENT:

The QEEN's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

And whereas Her Majesty hath power and jurisdiction in the dominions of the Tycoon of Japan:

WATT SERVICES. FOR THE YEAR 1864.

114

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

Interpretation Clause.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 29th Day of March, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 59.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

HARBOR LIGHT-SINGAPORE.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

It will be visible through an arc of 90° extending from St. John's Island to Johore Shoal at the Northern entrance of the Old Straits.

J. O. MAYNE,-Captain, R. E., Chief Engineer & Secy, to Govt., Public Works Department, Straits Settlement;

Singapore, 18th February, 1864.

No. 60.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

At the Court at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, the 7th day of January, 1864.

PRESENT:

The QEEN's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

And whereas Her Majesty hath power and jurisdiction in the dominions of the Tycoon of Japan:

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

115

And whereas it is expedient that the powers so given to the said Consuls should be extended, as hereinafter is mentioned: Now, therefore, in pursuance of the above recited Act of Parliament, Her Majesty is pleased by and with advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:-

I. Whenever, and so often as, it shall appear to Her Majesty's Consul-General, or to any person duly authorized to act in the capacity of Consul-General of Her Majesty, in the dominions of the Tycoon of Japan, that the unrestricted entrance of British ships or vessels into, or the unrestricted passage of British ships or vessels through, any straits, or strait, or other waters, within the dominions of the said Tycoon of Japan, may lead to acts of disturbance or acts of violence, or may otherwise endanger the maintenance of peaceful relations and intercourse between Her Majesty's subjects and the subjects of the Tycoon of Japan, it shall be lawful for such Consul-General, or other person so acting as aforesaid, to make and enforce, by fine or imprisonment, any rule or regulation, for the purpose of prohibiting, or of regulating and placing under such restrictions as he may consider expedient, the entrance or passage of any British ship or vessel (other than a ship of war of Her Majesty) into or through any such straits or strait or other waters as aforesaid, within such limits as shall be defined and specified by such rule or regulation; and from time to time to revoke or alter any such rule or regulation.

II.-All such rules and regulations shall be published and made known, and all proceedings for the enforcement thereof shall be taken and prosecuted in such and the same manner, and subject to such and the same right of appeal, and otherwise, in all respects, as is provided by the said Order in Council of the twenty-third day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty, as amended by the said Order in Council of the fourth day of February, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-one, concerning rules and regulations to be made by Her Majesty's Consuls, other than those for the observance of Treaties; and the penalty to be attached to any breach of such rules and regulations to be made by virtue of this Order, shall not in any case exceed five hundred dollars, or three months' imprisonment.

III.-If any persons or person navigating any British ship or vessel shall enter into or pass through, or shall attempt to enter into or to pass through, any such straits or strait, or other waters as aforesaid, in breach of any rule or regulation to be made by virtue of this Order, as aforesaid, it shall be lawful for any officer in command of any of Her Majesty's ships of war to use force for the purpose of compelling such persons or person to desist from any such attempt; and also, if it shall be deemed necessary, to seize any such ship or vessel, and to take or cause her to be taken to any convenient place or port, either within the dominions of the Tycoon of Japan, or elsewhere, in order that the persons or person navigating the same may be duly proceeded against and brought to trial for such breach, or attempted breach, of such rule or regulation: and any such ship or vessel may lawfully be detained, under the authority of any such officer or officers, or of any of Her Majesty's Consuls in the dominions of the Tycoon of Japan, until the conclusion of any proceedings which may be taken for the punishment of any person or persons so offending.

And the Right Honourable Earl Russell, and the Most Noble the Duke of Newcastle, two of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, and the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, are to give the necessary directions herein accordingly.

EDMUND HARRISON.

(Signed)

vo. 61.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given that Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office, on or before Monday the 11th Proximo, for reclaiming land from the sea in Causeway Bay.

Tenders to state a rate for the following services in connexion with the above.

1. Filling (to be procured from Hill in the rear) at per cubic yard. 2. Rubble stone for Foundations at per cubic yard, deposited.

3. Rough split granite for Foundations, set in mortar, at per cubic foot.

4. Concrete deposited, at per cubic yard.

5. Ashlar masonry, as for plinth courses, at per cubic foot.

6. Praya Wall complete with parapet, at per foot lineal.

7. Stone ashlar drains 1-6 by 1 foot.

8. Do. do. do. 2 by 1-6

Plans and specifications to be seen at the Office of the Surveyor General.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th March, 1864.

No. 62.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office, on or before Thursday the 14th day of April next, for the construction of Roads at West Point.

Plans and specifications may be seen at the Surveyor General's Office.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 31st March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

115

EDMUND HARRISON.

(Signed)

vo. 61.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given that Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office, on or before Monday the 11th Proximo, for reclaiming land from the sea in Causeway Bay.

Tenders to state a rate for the following services in connexion with the above.

1. Filling (to be procured from Hill in the rear) at per cubic yard. 2. Rubble stone for Foundations at per cubic yard, deposited.

3. Rough split granite for Foundations, set in mortar, at per cubic foot.

4. Concrete deposited, at per cubic yard.

5. Ashlar masonry, as for plinth courses, at per cubic foot.

6. Praya Wall complete with parapet, at per foot lineal.

7. Stone ashlar drains 1-6 by 1 foot.

8. Do. do. do. 2 by 1-6

Plans and specifications to be seen at the Office of the Surveyor General.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th March, 1864.

No. 62.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office, on or before Thursday the 14th day of April next, for the construction of Roads at West Point.

Plans and specifications may be seen at the Surveyor General's Office.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 31st March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

116

The Hongkong governmeNT GAZETTE, 2ND ARPIL, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

It having been represented that Vessels frequently leave this Port for Bangkok and other places without the notice required by Clause 15 of Ordinance 8 of 1862 having been given to this Department, it is hereby notified that all

persons who do not comply with the requirements of that Clause of the Ordinance will be proceeded against for the recovery of the penalty imposed for the offence.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 2nd April, 1864.

No. 54.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.

Notice is hereby given that the Syingpoon Market, South, will be ready for occupation on the 2nd May next.

83 Stalls and 6 Shops will be available in the Market.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

No. 55.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

ounce letter being levied only

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

DATE.

1864.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

117

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

March

26,

30.13

30.10

30.08

27,

30.12

30.10

28,

30.08

30.04

30.03

29,

30.03

30.02

30.00

30,

30.00

29.97

31,

29.90

29.88

29.90

April

29.98

30.00

858

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

*NOON

WET BULB.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

| 6 A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

6 A.M.

Dirn.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

NOON

Remarks as to Weather.

6 P.M.

! F. Dirs. F. Dirn. F.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

Noon.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Mar. 26 28.3528.35 28.35, 28.32 28.32,51.80 53.00 52.00 51.0052.80.51.00 49.00 55.00 NE 27 28.32 28.87128.35 28.35|28.35 52.00|59.00 53.00 50.80 56.30|52.00 49.00 60.00 NE 28 28.28 28.28|28.28|28.28 28.28 51.30 60.00 55.00 48.00 57.00 52.00,48.00 61.00 E 29 28.27 28.30 28.27 28.25 28.2352.30 57.30 56.00 51.00|56.00|54.00 50.00 59.00 E 30 28.23 28.27 28.27 28.20 28.1656.0060.00 60.00 53.30 58.00 59.00 53.00 61.00 EbS

2 NE

1 EbN

2 NE

Cloudy with passing fog.

2 E

Overcast and cloudy; 10 A.M., fine.

6 E

3 E

Very fine.

4 E

2 E

Overcast, very threatening sky.

5 Ebs

5 ESE

Cloudy and light passing fog; from 4.15, dense fog.

31 28.20 28.24 28.25 28.19/28.19,62.00 66.00|65.00|62.00 65.30 64.30 59.00 67.00 NW April 1 28.18 28.24 28.24 28.18 28.1864.00 67.30 66.30 63.00 66.00 64.80 62.00 69.00 SWbW

2 WbN

3 WbN

Light fog and rain; from 11 A.M., fine with passing

fog.

3 WSW

1 SW

2 Overcast with light fog.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

No. 10.--List of DEAD LETTERS which have been returned from the General Post Office in London and other places for the various reasons assigned upon them, addressed as undermentioned, the writers of which can obtain them on application.

Angus, J. G., U. S. str. Dacotah, care of American Consul, Hongkong, 1 Ashbey & Co., Pinto Periz, London,

McCollough, Mrs., 71 Walt Street, New York,

Alexandro, Chapopulos, care of Neurogordato, Smyrna,

Mathews, Samuel, No. 112 Field Street, near William Henry Street,

Everton, Liverpool,

Albert, Richards, U. S. sloop John Adams, care of American Consul,

Hongkong,

Mary, Miss Kate, No. 5 Kings Parade Redland Clifton, Bristol,

England,

Birley, Miss Susan, High West Street, Dorchester, England,. Bourion, Fils & Co., Rue St. Marie Popincour, Paris,........ Burson, Maria Boston, Mass, U. S. A.,

McHenry, Lieut. E., City Hall, Washington, D. C.,.....

Montgomerir, R. N., Captain J. E., 7 Green Street, Grosvenor Square,

London,...

Bius, J., Nederland,

Brown, John, U. S. str. Saguinaw, Brown & Co., London,.......

Bonhoure, Jes., care of A. Dussand, Rue de la Maison Carrie 5 Nisures,

France,

Butterworth, Mrs. J. F., care of Rev. Wm. A. Lamson, Recton of

Prot. Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, Paris,

Mogensen, N., Captain of the Danish brig Dannevirke, Falmouth,

England,

Mallinson, Chares, 36 Fenchurch Street E.C., London,..

Monsenath, Francis, U. S. sloop John Adams, care of American Consul,

Hongkong,

Burns, No. 828, Green Street, between Masson & Tailor, San Francisco, 1 Bour, J., Lyon,..

Moses, John, care of E. Brown, 80 St. George Street, 5 Doors from

Wells Street, London,..

Neel, George, 1,029 Olive Street, Philadelphia, U. S. A.,........

Bechiestaile Freres, Lyon,

Burton, M. D., G. W. Murfrushord, Tannessee, U. 8. A.,....

Brisson, George, barque 7. H. Ransome, Capt. Chapman, New York, 1 Baker, John, No. 316, Monroe Street, New York,.....

Nixon, James, U. S. steamer Ducotah, care of American Consul,

Hongkong,

Ortmans, M., Rue de l'Eglise, Bruxelles, Belgique,.

Olsen, Hendrick Langrig, Norge,

Baker, George, Railway Hotel, Northfleet near Gravesend, Kent England, 1 Baker, Jane Francis, No. 130, Richmond Row, Liverpool, Cramsce, O., 140, Counterwell Road, London,

Ormrod & Hardcastle, Boston, U. S.,....

Olsen, N. P., Ronne, Denmark,

Ortlepp, Bernhard, Georgenthal, Saxony,,

Chastney, Miss, care of W. Smith, City Surgeon, Pathergate, Norwish,

Norfolk,.

Oessinger Monsieur, Saigon,

Crawford, Miss G., care of Thomas Hollands, Railway Tavern, Glouces-

ter Street, Liverpool,

Officer Commanding 1st. Bttu. Military Train, care of Messrs. McGregor

& Co., St. James, London,.

Cory, James, Chief Officer barque Times of Guernsey, St. Catherines

Dock, London,.............

Penrice, Captain, Pegasus of London, Messrs. Potter Brothers, London, 1 Pinarupe, M. M., Marseilles.............

Christensen, Maria, Denmark,

Poole, Miss C. A., 3 Brunswick Street, Brunswick Place, Dover Road,

Borough,

Crutchell, Francis Samuel, Washington, D. C., U. S. A.,..

Pearson, Mr., No. 11 Summerset Place, Hockney Road, London,.

Callin, Miss M., New York,

Place, Edward, Philadelphia, U. S.,.

Casey, James, Honque, Shaughne,

Plugg, J. J., Rotterdam,

Clartienssen, Hen. C., Hambu: g,..

Porter, Samuel, 396 Broad way, New York,

Cano, M. R. C. S., Richard J., Surgeon ship Shaliman, White Star

Line, Melbourne,.

Carafo, Francisco, Napoli,

Rogers, Miss J., care of Mrs. Butland, White Hart, Thomas St., Bristol, 1 Ryle, Miss E. J., 40 Chant Square, Stradford, Essex, England,.. 1 Renards, Madame Disirie, Toulon,

Codenstrom, Charles, Sailors Home, London,

Ribber], Graichen, Batavia,

Cob?, Capt. William B., barque D. Godfrey, New York,

Curti, Giovanui or Stefens Curti, Livorno, Italy,

Ritchie, Madame, Chez Madame Kennedy Smyth, 31 Champs Elysee,

Paris,..

Cater, Mrs. C., Sydney,

Read, Edward, Church Street, Falmouth, Cornwall,

Dimier, Charles. Genoa,

Rene, Jenn, Morbihan,

Dunn, E., No. 26, Tavistock Place, Tavistock Square, London,. Daly, T., 33 Bayham Street, Campdeu Town, London,. Dalay, Miss Julay, Robin Street, New Orleans, Lusyana,..

Rust, James Middlebro, Yorkshire,

Dailey, Mrs. Elizabeth Agusta, No. 104, West Houston St., New York, 1 Duirs, Mr. Jolm Sawyer, No. 6, Patons Lane, Forfarshire, Scotland,... 1 Dodge, Miss Asinath, care of George H. Dodge, Philadelphia, Penn,

U. S. A.,

Rock, G., Chief Engineer, H. M. Dock Yard, Simmons Bay, Cape o

Good Hope,

Roggers, S. A., H. M. 73rd Regiment, Portsmouth, England,.......... Rylands, Mrs. W. C., care of Mrs. Green, Post Office, Little New Port

Street, London,

Richard, Mrs. Jas., Truro, Cornwell, England,.

Ellis & Birley, Birmingham, England,.

Richard, W. N., Naval Storekeeper, Hongkong,.

Edlund, A. P., Norr Koping, Sverige Fitspatrick, Miss Mary, G01 Gar-

rison Street, Washington, D.C., U. S. A., -

Richard, H., No. 6 Crescent Place, Regents Park, London,.

Richard, Mr., Landport Street, Landport, Portsmouth,.

Feenstral, R., Amsterdam,.

Standford & Co., Liverpool,

Ferrell, W. J., Albany, New York,

Stanope & Co., Broad Street, Liverpool,.

Funk & Co., Soemeria, Prussia,....

Suiton, Jas., 15 Cotton Street, Edinburgh, England,

Finnerty, Edward, U. S. str. Saguinaro,.

Stephen Telton & Co., New York,..

Feeny, Miss Maria, East 26 Street, New York,

Gilson, A., No. 10, Richmond Place, near Star & Garter, Plumstead,

Woolwich, Kent,

Schaller, M. Jacob, Canton, Soas Union, Bas Rhios, France,. Stribley, John, Liverpool,

Saunders, Thos., Jerusalem, U. S. A.,

.: 1

Gibson, James, Liverpool,

Schenkel, Elizabeth R., Amsterdam,..

Gardner, R. N. Robert, 92 Melbourne Street, Hants,.

Shaw, Williams James, Steward of ship Aerolite, care of Capt. Allyne,

Gueling, S. O. O., Norwiga,

New York,

Glanel, W. T., U. S. sloop John Adams, Washington, U. S. A.,. Gillett, U. S. str. Decotah, Washington, U. S. A.,...

Sagsteller, J., Longren, Schweric,...

Stewart, Mary, London,....

Graut, Ths., U. S. str. Saguinaw, cure of American Consul, Hongkong, 1 Granados, Manuel, Rio Janeiro,

Hubbard, Wm., U.S. str. Saguina, care of American Consul, Hongkong, 3 Henry, Miss Leah L., care of II. Groesbuck, No. 156, West 11th Street,

Schroder & Co., B. H., Amsterdam,

Sewin, D. D., Wimbledon, near Loudcn,..

Smith, Miss H., Nanarch School, Nanarch, England,.

Smith, W. A., 20 Bromley Street, Stepney, E., England,

New York,

Hawes & Co., Wynter Oxford Street, Manchester, England, Hunt, Miss Jessie, Boston Mass, U. S. A.,.....

Smyth, Mrs. Mary Ann, care of James Smith, Smack Owner, Castle

Cresent, Scarboro, Yorkshire,

Hyslop, Mrs., No. 84, Hertford Street, Dandport, Portsmouth, Hants, 1 Haggarty, John, care of Mr. Lynch, General Post Office, George St.,

Sydney,

Smith, John, Chief Officer ship Daphin, Sydney,

Smith, Mrs. L. M., Roxbury, Mass,..

Smith, Joseph, Corner of Foster & Charter Street, Boston,..

Hollingworth, J. G., 21 London Street, London,

Harnmond & Co., Liverpool, England,.

Sumers, Miss, care of Mr. Butler, No. 45, Vine St., Birkenhead, England, 1 Thomas, Mrs., 15 Charingcross, 9 Claremont Terrace, Sutherland Road,

Teralton, Portsmouth, Hants, England,

Herbbard, H., Passenger per P. & O. Co. steamer to China, Suez, Johnson, Charles, U.S. str. Saginaw, care of American Consul, Hongkong, 1 Johnson, Joseph, U. S. sloop John Adams, care of American Consul,

Hongkong,

Trickle, Mrs. Thos., Coast Guard, Station Hope Cove, near Kings Bridge,

Devon,

Thompson, Miss F., 58 Blackett Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, North-

umberland, England,

Johnson, Mrs. Isabella, Ashbourman Grove, Greenwich, London,. Johnson, James Elephant & Castle, West India Road, London, Jackson, John H., No. 68, Sloman Street, New York,

Thomson, Mrs., No. 12, Kirkcandie, Fifeshire,

Underhill, Mrs. Elizabeth, New York, U. S. A.,...................

Jensen, Herr Niels, No. 377, Strand Gaden, Elsenor, Danemark,

Vallette, Mrs., Post Office Box, No. 69, Washington, D.C., U. S. A.,... 1 Vickerman, Geo. P., Stockwell, near London,

Kennedy, James, Shipwright, Balmain Post Office, Sydney,.

Vincent, Capt. C. W., H. M. S., Calcutta,.

Kelly, Rev. Ths. L. B., Church Ville, Mahowny, near Parsons Town,

Queens Co. Ireland,.

Williamson, J. B., Post Office, Wellington, New Zealand,

Winter, Henry, New York,

Kirby, Mrs., 31 Upper Stanpope Street, Taxleth Park, Liverpool...... 1 Kunt, Chals., 15 Strand, London,

Wynands, M. C., Rotterdam,

Winchell, Mr. E. E., Hartford County, Conn, U. S. A.,.

Kersham, Ann, Wakefield, Yorkshire, England,.

Lus, Mrs. J., at Leyden, Rotterdam, Holland,

Littlewood, Arthur, 52 Brunswick Street, G. Dover Street, Bow London, 1 Lobach, F., Anjer, Java,

Walker, Mrs. James, 9 Bromley Street, Commercial Road, East, London, 1 Winchester, Chals. Alex., H. M. Consul, Japan Chinese Department,

Foreign Office, London,.

Litchfield, Miss Sheffield, England,

Marti, Joz?, Rio Janeiro,

Michels, Adolph, Capt. Nieman, 11. Rampacher & Co., Constantinople,

Whipple, Mrs., 1 Palmyra Place on low Road, New Town, England,... I Watson, William, No. 48, Sheriff Street, near Prince Edwin Street,

Everton, Liverpool

Turkey,.......

Murphy, Miss Mary, care of Mrs. Lester, 72 Great Richmond Street,

Liverpool,.

Weir, Mrs. M. A., No. 17, Kileare Street, Belfast, Island, Witzel, Mrs. Franzisca Danzig, Oliver Thore, No. 10, Prussia, Wood & Bedford, Liverpool, England,...

White, Mrs. M. J., Post Office, Brompton, London,........

Murphy, John, Wind Mile Street, Sydney,....

Murphy, James, Providence, Rhode Island, U. S.,..

Mills, Calvin J., New York,

Walker, Mrs., at Mr. Fitchen, 59 Richard Street, Commercial Road,

Londou,

Miller, Mrs. Louise, Bedford, Westchester Co., U. S. A.,...

Wine, Miss, No. 9, Chandos Street, Cavendish Square, London,..... Wilton, Mr. William, 3rd Officer of ship Sir George Pollock, Shanghac, 1

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 28th March, 1864.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND APRIL, 1864.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

"T having come to the knowledge of the Officers of the Corporation in China that the $25 notes of the Bank have been imitated, and that several of these forged notes have got into circu- lation: It has been resolved to cancel the present issue of $25 notes and issue new ones of a different

design. In accordance with this resolution all persons are cautioned against taking any of the $25 notes of the Bank, and all holders of such notes are requested to present them at the Bank's Office in Hongkong where they will receive dol- lars for them.

N°

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

In re the Estate of the late TH??AS ROBERTS. 【OTICE.—All persons indebted to the above Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and all claims against the Estate must be forwarded to the undersigned before the Thirtieth day of June, A.D. 1864.

ALEXANDER WILSON,

Executor.

Hongkong, 12th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

H THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

ΤΗ

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1804.

NOTICE.

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H E undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

MR. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

PART

may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON Street.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 15.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 63.

　　　　The Colonial Surgeon's Report, with Returns on the Sanitary Condition of the Colony for the past Year, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th April, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

VICTORIA, HONGKONG, March, 1864.

In drawing up this my Fifth Annual Report on the Sanitary Condition of the Colony, I regret that it must exhibit in several important respects an increased rate of mortality and an apparently less healthy condition of the population. On looking more carefully however, at details it will be seen that there are explanations sufficiently well founded to remove to some extent this first impression. But even if this modified position were untenable it must not be forgotten that the 1863 was one of exceptional severity, and I believe that the majority of old residents in China felt, in common with myself, year a degree of oppressiveness in the summer atmosphere quite unusual and altogether disproportionate to the admittedly high range of the thermometer. In spite of this it will be seen that the ratio of mortality among Foreign Residents was not quite so high as in 1861-nor as in 1859-the Table (No. IX.) shewing the manner in which an unhealthy year is generally fol- lowed by one remarkable for its salubrity.

Hongkong from its peculiar position in relation to the mainland of China and the other ports of the East must at all times be liable to epidemic diseases, and notwithstanding the energetic efforts of the health officer cases of infectious disease are undoubtedly imported. The past year has nevertheless exhibited a remarkable exemption from that fearful scourge: Small-pox; only three cases having been admitted into the Civil Hospital against 29 cases in 1862.

Cholera proved a much more fatal malady and to its invasion must be traced, to a great extent, the unsatisfactory statis- tical returns hereto appended. From July to October cases continued to occur, but the greatest number of persons were attacked during the heat of August, when the atmosphere conveyed the sensation of being saturated with miasm. 14 cases were admitted into the Civil Hospital, of which 10 died; 8 into the Seaman's Hospital, of which 6 died; and 1 into the Gaol Hospital, which proved fatal; besides a few in the Town, which were not admitted into any Hospital, and of which I possess no official record. It was however at Stone Cutters' Island, where the men being in an unusual condition, and more prone to be attacked by epidemics, that it shewed its greatest virulence; for there out of 27 seizures there were 20 deaths. Thus out of 50 recorded cases there occurred 37 deaths or 74 per cent a very high rate, shewing the severe character of the epidemic; for in this disease it is customary to consider 50 per cent a fair average mortality; nine-tenths of all attacked dying at the commencement of an epidemic and very few towards its termination.

Dysentery and Diarrhoea have been, as might well have been expected, considering the choleraic infection, much more prevalent as well as more intractable and fatal than in former years; in both Hospitals the number of admissions has been doubled, and the rate of mortality much increased beyond the average.

Some few cases of fever shewed themselves of a more dangerous type than has been met with for some years past. One in particular approached very closely in several important symptoms to yellow fever.

　　　　Altogether the past year has been remarkable for its depressing effect on the European constitution. It has not been rare that patients recovering from one disease have been attacked by another which proved fatal. And where no such second infection has followed the convalescence from the first disease, relapses have been frequent and ultimate recovery and restoration to perfect health the exception.

Leprosy comparatively unseen in the Colony hitherto has become common during the past year. The subjects of this loathsome and contagious disease have all come here in their infected condition, and the Police have most properly transported them several times even as far as Canton, but the same individuals return again and again. Having in view the health of the Town it will be necessary to devise some means of putting a stop to their visits, which at present are encouraged by the liberality of several charitable people.

　　　　　It only remains for me, prior to recording the statistics of the various institutions which come Officially under my cog- nizance, to refer to the Committee for Sanitary purposes, the appointment of which was mentioned in my last report. This Committee has terminated its labors, and already one of the good results emanating from its appointment by the Government, may be seen in the trapping of the openings of several of the drains throughout the Town.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

I. THE POLICE.

This body continues to be distinguished for its extreme healthiness even more markedly than in previous years. This is shewn in the following tables:

Table I. shews the admissions into and deaths in the Hospital of Members of the Police Force during every month of 1863. Table II. shews the rate per cent of Sickness and Mortality of the Force during the same year.

With an average strength 25 per cent over that of 1862, the deaths in 1863 have only exceeded those of the former year by one; and the rate of sickness has little more than reached half of the percentage of 1862.

　　　The men have for the most part become quite reconciled to the monthly examination for the detection of Venereal disease; and the good effects resulting from the system continue to be as marked as formerly recorded, in the smaller number of affected men and the greater facility of treating the cases of discase met with. I am glad to be able to record that there has been a great improvement in the number of impostors feigning disease to avoid disagreable duty or punishment for its neglect. The number admitted under this head amounting only to 25 in 1863 against 50 in 1862.

　　　The force is well clothed and well housed, and as might be expected under such circumstances is not peculiarly liable to any special class of disease.

　　　Table XII., kindly furnished to me by Dr. Home, the Principal Military Medical Officer, gives a comparative return of the health of the Troops serving in Hongkong.

II. THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL.

　　　Tables III. and VI. give the classification and result of treatment of the various patients admitted into this Hospital, with the percentage of Mortality during the last five years.

but

Table IV., kindly sent me by the Resident Surgeon Dr. Adams, gives similar information in regard to the Seaman's Hos- pital. It will be noticed that the death ratio in this establishment exhibits an improvement upon that of the preceding year, any fair rate cannot be looked for until both the building and appliances for treatment are placed upon a very different footing than they are at present. In comparing the return of this Hospital with that of the Government Civil Hospital it must not be forgotten that the patients in the former neither comprise destitutes or schemers, which, as will be seen by the tables, form a considerable item in the number admitted into the latter institution.

　　　In the Civil Hospital the result of treatment has not been seen so successful as I should have desired. Indeed judging by statistics only, the rate of Mortality has greatly exceeded that of any year since 1858. This excess is however much more apparent than real, for a glance at the Tables will shew that the great increase may be fairly attributed in a large measure to Cholera, to which I have already referred and to starvation: two accidental sources of mortality. Of the former there were no less than ten fatal cases, to which may be fairly added six cases of Diarrhoea, fatal at the time of the outbreak of Cholera; of the latter there were thirteen deaths, making a total of twenty-nine, which if deducted from the number recorded, reduces the rate of mortality to a not unusual average. In proof of the correctness of this view it will be seen that the increase has been principally among the Chinese; the death ratio of Europeans scarcely exceeding that of 1861, and the ratio of colored being less than 1862.

persons

　　　It is a subject for serious consideration that thirteen persons should have died in Hospital from the effects of starvation, besides sixteen whose bodies were picked up by the Police and brought to the Hospital for examination; 29 deaths from this cause therefore of which I am cognizant, and two of the number were Europeans. With reference to the Chinese it is extremely difficult to suggest an advisable means of preventing or diminishing the frequency of a spectacle so harrowing, as any effecient relief offered to the starving mendicants would at once make this Colony the almshouse of the South of China. No similar argument applies in the case of Europeans, and I am certain that such an occurrence requires only to be pointed out to be prevented for the future.

III. THE GAOL.

Table V. shews the rate of Sickness and Mortality in this establishment.

It will be noted that the death rate was less than one-half of that of the previous year. The total number of fatal cases only amounted to 12, and none of those were the result of incarceration. Most providentially, when Cholera was committing such ravages at Stone Cutters' Island, and striking its victims in our crowded streets and among the taverns in Queen's Road, only a single case occurred in Victoria Gaol. An exemption more remarkable from the fact that in 1862 Cholera occurred there in a most malignant form and was almost entirely confined within the limits of the Chinese prison.

Since my last Report the whole of the Chinese prisoners have been transferred to the new buildings, and the establishment is now clean, wholesome and well ventilated, in every way leading us to expect a continuance of the satisfactory sanitary condition of Victoria Gaol. This has further been improved by the removal of the Convicts, or Chinese under sentence of more than 12 months imprisonment, to Stone Cutters' Island, which has permitted the new buildings to be kept in a com- paratively uncrowded condition.

The numbers confined in Victoria Gaol during the year 1863, were :--

Europeans, Indians, Chinese,

Total,.

521

299

.2,611

..3,431

But the daily average was 533, of which number only 12 died.

　　　An important improvement has been introduced in the manner of shackling prisoners sent out to work on the roads. Instead of the cumbersome double rod which formerly made the prisoner nearly useless as a laborer and rendered him ex- tremely liable to ulcers and chafes on the legs, a small ring and light chain have been substituted, which remove to a great extent those inconveniences.

IV. THE CONVICT HULK.

In the middle of June the ship Royal Saxon, having been purchased and fitted up as a Convict Hulk by the Government, was moored between Stone Cutters' Island and the Mainland, and the Island declared a Convict Station.

　　　280 convicts having been examined and pronounced fit for outdoor work were sent on board, and in the opinion of every qualified person who examined the excellent arrangements, these prisoners should have enjoyed a fair share of health.

　　　The Hulk was visited daily by Mr. Richardson, the Surgeon appointed to perform that duty, and was inspected by me about once a fortnight.

　　　Table XIII. appears to point to a result altogether unexpected; for out of a total of 384 prisoners received on board up to the 31st of December no less than 41 died of disease-being a death ratio of 10.67 per cent. But when we come to analyse this great mortality we find that 20 died of Cholera, and 6 of Diarrhoea connected with an epidemic of Cholera, which raged

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principally during the month of August. Thus deducting 26 from 41 we have only 15 deaths to account for. By this deduc- tion the death ratio is at once reduced within ordinary limits. I do not believe that the vessel in which the prisoners were confined had much to do with their sickness and death. The cause must be looked for in a different quarter, and I am of opinion that it was principally due to the following circumstances:

1. Most of the prisoners had been confined in Victoria Gaol for some time before their removal to Stone Cutters' Island. They had been carefully guarded from sun, rain and any but the most wholesome diet, as long sentence prisoners did not work on the roads.

2. On arriving at Stone Cutter's Island they were sent on shore to work and were necessarily exposed more or less to sun and rain, and freely partook of the wild pineapples and sugar cane which grew abundantly on the island.

3. The work which they performed was cutting roads and turning over and levelling the soil. Whether correctly or otherwise, such labor was pronounced to have been a fertile cause of disease in the early days of this Colony, is supposed to have been partially so at Kowloon, and was most probably so also at Stone Cutter's Island.

The greatest care was taken to have the Hulk freely ventilated and kept clean and wholesome, and I venture to assert that the thermometer never attained the same elevation, nor the ozonometer never indicated the same foulness of the atmos- phere on the lower deck of the Royal Saxon, as might have been observed any night of the preceding year, in the long rooms in the old Gaol, occupied by the same Chinese Prisoners, who were then eminently healthy.

V. THE LOCK HOSPITAL.

　　　　The results of the working of Ordinance No. 12 of 1857, by which this Institution was established continue to be very satisfactory.

Table VII. affords most instructive information on this subject.

　　　　It is unnecessary for me to reiterate my already frequently expressed opinion (vide previous Annual Reports) as to the importance of taking every possible means of controlling the spread of veneral disease among disciplined men. Nor is it necessary for me to repeat here that I consider this disease a danger of much greater gravity to the European constitution than the climate itself. I shall limit myself to repeating that the Ordinance and the periodical examination have enabled us to effect much good in reference to the Police; and I believe that both the Military and Naval Authorities have marked the great benefit accruing to their men. The table conveys the following information: that during the six years the Ordinance has been in force 1,994 infected women have been segregated from the localities in which they could convey iufection and that during a total of 53,977 days; or in other words, supposing that every infected woman would only convey the disease to one man during each day she was diseased, we have at least 53,977 cases of diseased prevented, or at all events 53,977 opportu- nities of conveying disease have been prevented.

year 1863.

Table VIII. gives fuller details as to the character of the diseases, and their average duration during every month of the

　　　　In every respect the Ordinance work well and only requires extended action to effect all that could have been hoped from it by its framers.

　　　　Table IX. is an approximative estimate of the Mortality among Foreign Residents in Hongkong during the last six years. The data from which it is compiled are furnished to me by the Registrar General as regards the Number of Residents and by the Sextons of the two Cemeteries as regards the deaths, excluding in both cases Military, and Naval and Merchant Seamen, as well as burials from the Hospitals. Supposing the data to be correct, the result is not so satisfactory in reference to the climate of Hongkong as in the previous year. It would however be unfair to omit all mention of an important piece of statistical information afforded me by the Sheriff, viz: that at least one third of the residents change every year; and it is notorious that as soon as an European becomes attacked by any climatic disease of a serious character, he leaves the country if at all able to do so. This fact must materially affect all attempts at statistical observation, still it is probable that the com- parative ratio will prove tolerably near the truth, as this exodus of the Foreign population must tell equally or nearly so every year.

　　　　Table X. gives the usual information regarding the work performed by the Inspector of Nuisances attached to this Department.

　　　　Table XI. shews the annual mean state of the atmosphere during the year 1863, as recorded at the Government Civil Hospital, which fully corroborates all that has been affirmed in reference to the severity of the past year.

1-THE POLICE.

J. I. MURRAY, M.D., Colonial Surgeon.

TABLE shewing the Admissions into Hospital and Deaths during the Year 1863.

EUROPEANS.

COLOURED.

CHINESE.

TOTAL.

MONTH.

Admissions. Deaths. Admissions. Deaths.

Admissions.

Deaths. Admissions.

Deaths.

January,

February,

March,

April,

May,

June,

: 02.02 ?

July,

August,

September,

October,

November,

December,

9789

Total,

120

265

397

124

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

2-TABLE shewing the RATE of SICKNESS and MORTALITY in the POLICE FORCE during the Year 1863.

AVERAGE STRENGTH.

TOTAL SICK.

TOTAL DEATHS.

RATE OF SICKNESS.

RATE OF MORTALITY.

Europeans.

Coloured.

Chinese.

Total.

360

110

516

397

76.95

2.32

per cent.

3. TABLE shewing the RATE of MORTALITY in the Government Civil Hospital during the Five Years ending 1863.

RATE TO TOTAL NO. OF

ADMISSIONS.

RATE TO No. of EUROPEAN ADMISSIONS.

RATE TO NO. OF COLORED PERSONS ADMITTED.

RATE TO NO. OF CHINESE ADMISSIONS.

1858 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863 1859 1860 1861 1862 1863

17.88 8.62 6.90 6.47 5.41 10.63 per per per per per per cent. cent. cent. cent. cent. cent.

6.09 9.31 9.16 5.41 10.97 6.44 3.43 2.01 2.70 2.44 28.98 8.23 11.65 per per per | per per per per per per | per per per per cent. cent. cent. cent. cent. cent.jcent. cent.cent [cent. cent. cent. cent.

12.78 32.27

per per cent. cent.

Abcess, Accidents, Amaurosis,

Ascites,

Asthma,

4. THE SEAMAN'S HOSPITAL.

TABLE shewing the Number of Admissions and MORTALITY during the Year 1863.

DISEASE.

ADMIS-

SIONS.

DEATHS.

DISEASE.

ADMIS-

DEATHS.

SIONS.

Brought forward,

159

Hernia, direct,

Jaundice,

strangulated,

Orchitis,

Paralysis,

Pleuritis,

Phthisis,

Abcess, p.soas., Boils,

Bowels, Inf. of

Bronchitis,

Bubo,

Cholera,

Constipation,

Pneumonia,

Psoriasis,

Necrosis,

Nephritis, Rheumatism,

Debility,.

Sciatica,

Delirium Tremens,.

Scurvy,

Diarrhoea,

Stricture,

Dysentery,

Syphilis, 2dy,.

Eye, Inf. of..

Primary,

Fever, Brain,.

Tonsillitis,

Continued,

Ulcers, Chronic,

Intermittent,

Syphilitic,

Gastric,

Ulcerated Legs,

Gastritis,

Variola,...

Gonorrhoea,

Wounds, gun shot,

3 3 3 37

Homoptysis,

Carried forward,.

159

TOTAL,.

259

11.19 per cent.

Rate of Deaths to Number of Admissions,

5.-TABLE shewing the RATE of SICKNESS and MORTALITY in the GAOL during the Year 1863.

TOTAL NO. AVERAGE NO. TOTAL SICK TOTAL SICK

HOSPITAL.

TRIFLING CASES.

TOTAL DEATHS.

PRISONERS. PRISONERS.

RATE OF SERIOUS SICKNESS.

RATE OF MORTALITY.

To Average.

To Total. To Average. To Total.

3,431

5331

1815

1.45

9.56

0.34

2.25

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

6.-TABLE shewing the MORTALITY in the following INSTITUTIONS in VICTORIA HONGKONG.

125

I.-Government Civil Hospital. II.-Seaman's Hospital. III.-Gaol.

DISEASES.

Europeans.

Colored Persons.

Chinese.

Total.

Colored Persons.

Chinese.

Total.

Europeans.

Admissions.

ADMISSIONS DEATHS

1862.

1863.

Average Number of Days] Deaths.

treated in 1863.

Admissions.

Deaths.

Admissions.

Deaths.

Europeans.

Chinese,

Europeans.

Chinese.

Admissions.

| Deaths.

Admis-

Deaths

sions.

1863.

1862.

1863.

1862.

I.-Small Pox,

Varioloid,

...

Chicken Pox,...

21 2

...

Diarrhoea,

Choleraic,

Dysentery,

Cholera,

20 3710

16 3

15 11

...

42 16 1 522

26 9 15

2710

4421 9

3 2

22 3

11|

14 9

110

8 6

22.

25|13

Bubo,

Fever Intermittent,

Remittent,

Primary Syphilis,

Gonorrhoea,

Phymosis,

Secondary Syphilis,

Condyloma,

II.-Dropsy, Abcess,

...

6 109

121

9 1.

21 1

5 1

201 19

11 1

Continued,

3 1 42

26 5

23 36

...

78 31

32 1

***

216

10)

of Lurg,

Ulcer,

Fungoid Disease,

Fistula in An?,

∞ ∞ 11 2422

...

174

261

21 1

105

Scorbutus,

III.-Scrofula,

Phthisis,...

31 15

IV.-Paralysis,

4 155

Insanity,

Delirium Tremens,

Sunstroke,

Epilepsy,

Apoplexy and Concussion of Brain,

Compression of Brain,

Brain Fever,

52687

224

761

...

V.-Aneurism,

Pericarditis,

Disease of the Heart,

VI.-Tonsillitis,

Catarrh,

Bronchitis,

...

Pneumonia and Pleuro ditto,

...

Asthma,.

Pleuritis,

VII.-Ascites,

Colic,

Constipation,

Hepatitis,

Jaundice,

Vomiting of Blood,

Hemorrhoids,...

Enteritis,

263

24640

201

...

3 42

8 1

3 1

3 2

174 17

...

CO --

Gastritis,

Hernia,

VIII.-Stricture of Urethra,

Orchitis,

IX.-Rheumatism,

Hydrops Articuli,

Dislocations,

XI.-Phlegmon,

Tumors,

Lepra,

Psoriasis,

Eczyma,

Scabies,

Filiaria Medinensis,

XVII.-Drunk,

Starvation,..

Debility,...

Burns,

Fractures,

Wounds, Gunshot,

...

incised, lacerated, contused,...

Stabbing, ... Contusions, Amputations, Opium Smoking,

XVIII-Impostors,

Other diseases, Opthalmia,... Ulcerated Cornea, Sclerotitis,

Iritis,

Blind incurable,.

Amaurosis,

Accidents,

Necrosis,...

Splenitis,

...

Total,...

...

22 10

331 22 1 22

222 M

13 1 12

64924

6 11

1 1

12 1 272

2 41

14 30 1

5. 30 2 12

142

511

173

5 2 63

501

17 12

8 37

2 1

125 32

21006

18 2

365 286 101 75240 73380 85046

10 10 00

259 29 2984412

35 3 9 17626

***

?O LO —∞

126

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH ARPIL, 1864.

7.-TABLE shewing the ADMISSIONS into the GOVERNMENT LOCK HOSPITAL during the Six Years of its existence, with the number of Diets issued and the average length of treatment.

ADMISSIONS.

NO. OF DIETS ISSUED.

AVERAGE No. OF DAYS TREATED.

1858.

1859.

1860.

1861.

1862.

1863.

Total. 1858.1859. | 1860. | 1861. | 1862. | 1863. Total.

1858. 1859. 1860. | 1861. 1862. 1863.

124 | 162 | 361|442 | 485 | 420 1,994 4,797 5,389 | 9,107 | 10,778 12,198 11,707 53,977 43.8 30.8 23.7 23.4 22.0 23.7

8.-TABLE shewing the Monthly Admissions, Classification of Disease, and average duration of treatment of each, in the GOVERNMENT LOCK HOSPITAL during the Year 1863.

MONTHS.

CHANCRES.

AVERAGE DAYS.

GONORRHOEA.

AVERAGE DAYS.

ULCERS OF UTERUS.

AVERAGE DAYS.

TOTAL CASES.

January,

101

February,

March,

17.

April,

May,

June,

July,

August,

391

191

September,

October,

November,

December,

7699

30%

??????????

201

25/

323/

TOTAL,...

110

134

176

420

9.—TABLE shewing the Rate of MORTALITY among the FOREIGN RESIDENTS in HONGKONG, during the last Six Years.

1858, 1859,

1860,

1861,

1862,

1863,

...

NO. OF EUROPEAN

YEARS.

AND AMERICAN RESIDENTS.

1462

1031

1592

1557

1604

1644

8890

BURIALS OF RESIDENTS IN PROTESTANT AND ROMAN CATHOLIC CEMETERIES.

110

101

104

482

PER CENTAGE OF DEATHS TO NO. OF RESIDENTS.

7.52

6.66

3.20

6.48

2.24

6.32

5.42

TOTAL,....

No. OF SUMMONSES

ISSUED.

10.-TABLE shewing the Work performed by the INSPECTOR of NUISANCES during the Year 1863.

FINED.

DISCHARGED.

ISSUED.

AMOUNT OF FINES.

No. of PERSONS

No. OF PERSONS

No. of NOTICES

FOR

FOR AC- DEFECTIVE CUMULATION DRAINAGE. OF FILTH.

In Dollars. Sterling.

TOTAL.

1,324

1,523

114

5,510

1,939

3,533

$ c. 1,335.00

Nil.

? s. d. 278.2.6

11.-TABLE showing the ANNUAL MEAN STATE of the ATMOSPHERE during the Year 1863, as recorded at the CIVIL HOSPITAL.

FAHRENHEIT THERMOMETER.

HYGROMETER.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

BAROMETER.

Rain in

Inches

1863.

Standard.

Aneroid.

Self register- ing in Shade.

Detached.

Dry Bulb.

Wet Bulb.

during

STATE OF THE WEATHER.

the

Month.

During the Month.

In Sun.

In Water.

In Shade.

MONTH.

9 A.M.3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. Max.

January,

February,

March,

April,

May,

June,

July,

30.44 30.39 20.08 29.98 30.34 30.27 29.48 29.81 30.33 30.29 29.98 29.92 71 30.16 30.10 29.83 29.75 79 66 30.30 29.98 29.75 29.65 29.97 29.88| 29.55| 29.52 88 29.84 29.82 29.50 29.48)

August,

29.85 29.80 29.51 29.45 |

87 78 103

85 77

September,

29.93 29.84 29.58 29.54

October,....

November,..

December,

30.30 30.15| 29.83 29.79 78 30.33 30.26 30.20| 29.92 78 63 30.34 30.10 29.95 29.85 62

2 2 7 8 8

3 3 3 3 2 2 * N N 2 3

8 = 2 = 8 0 1 2 0 8 8

72 71

90 95

2 2 10 13 8

79 100

89 75

102 79

93 96 80

93 90

64 74

? 8 8 8

& 8 7 8 8 I 8 I 2

2 2 3 3 ?

3 3 3 2 N

Min. 9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M. In inches.

Average during the Month.

60 60 62

79 63 64 64

65 59

641/

811

78/1/200

81 82 83

79 81 80

I I N = & & & I ? 2

831

8310

84 78

75 76

2 2 8 8 8 8 8 8

383

**** 2 2 2 2 8 8 35

99 999

1.80

Fine, cloudy and misty.

Overcast, gloomy and fine.

611/

1.99

Overcast, gloomy and foggy.

0.43

Fine.

4.40

Overcast, cloudy and gloomy.

29.75

Fine, cloudy and rain.

781

5.96

Do., overcast and cloudy.

15.91

Overcast, cloudy and rain.

20.12

Fine and clear, overcast and rain.

3.61

Fine and clear.

1.63

Fine and clear.

2.20

Fine and overcast.

Annual Mean,..

30.16 30.80 29.76| 29.72 77

86 80

70/1/2

711

731 67

81.61

127

128

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

12.-TABLE shewing the Rate of SICKNESS and MORTALITY of the TROOPS serving in HONGKONG, during the Year 1863.

STRENGTH.

ADMIS

ADMISSIONS INTO HOSPITAL.

DEATHS.

White. Black. Total. White. Black. Total. White. Black. Total.

1025 470 1495 2271

472

2751

RATE OF SICKNESS.

RATE OF MORTALITY.

184.01

per cent.

3.41

per cent.

13.—TABLE shewing the RATE of SICKNESS and MORTALITY in the CONVICT HULK "ROYAL SAXON " from June 15th to December 31st, 1863.

TOTAL NO. AVERAGE No. TOTAL SICK TOTAL SICK

RATE OF SERIOUS SICKNESS.

RATE OF MORTALITY.

PRISONERS.

HOSPITAL.

TRIFLING CASES.

TOTAL DEATHS.

To Total.

To Average.

To Total. To Average.

384

250

157

23.43

36.00

10.67

16.40

No. 64.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　At the Annual Meeting of the Hongkong Volunteers, held on the 7th Ultimo, it was resolved that subject to the approval of His Excellency the GOVERNOR, Rule 13 should be so far added to as to read that any Vacancies occurring in the Committee during the year be filled from the Corps by the Committee for that year only.

Under Section 5 of Ordinance No. 2 of 1862, the above alteration has been submitted to His Excellency the GOVERNOR, who, having confirmed the same, directs it to be published for general information, as an addition to the Volunteer Rules and Regulations of 14th May, 1862.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th April, 1864.

No. 65.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following letter from Captain Nolloth, Senior Naval Officer, detailing certain property found on board of a piratical Lorcha, is published for general information.

The Articles enumerated may be seen, for purpose of recognition and identification, at the Central Police Station of this City.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th April, 1864.

H. M. S. Princess Charlotte,

HONGKONG, 4th April, 1864.

SIR,I have the honor to inform you that, on the 16th ultimo, H. M. gun-boat Bustard captured off Bohea Village, in Pinghai Bay, a Canton pirate lorcha-formerly a Canton fishing vessel--and that in her were found :-

1. A brown cloth Great Coat.

2. Pair of India-rubber Boots.

3. A House flag, red, with a white centre, bearing the letters H.E. in blue.

4. A Note-book with gilt edge leaves, containing Chinese writing.

5. Fragment of an American Periodical entitled "Gleasons Pictorial Drawing Room Companion," (apparently for

1856.)

N.B.-All these Articles appear to be American.

The lorcha had arrived, four days previously from off Ningpo and had recently engaged some foreign lorchas off Quancheu. As three of the crew, who were taken and handed over by the gun-boat to the Native Authorities at Hoochow, pretended to have been themselves prisoners to the pirates, no account could be obtained from them regarding the above-mentioned Articles or their owners, and I have thought that the publication of the list of the former-which will be disposed of as you may desire-might lead to desirable information.-I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient Servant,

M. S. NOLLOTH, Captain and Senior Officer.

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNnor, &c., &c., &c.,

Hongkong.

128

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

12.-TABLE shewing the Rate of SICKNESS and MORTALITY of the TROOPS serving in HONGKONG, during the Year 1863.

STRENGTH.

ADMIS

ADMISSIONS INTO HOSPITAL.

DEATHS.

White. Black. Total. White. Black. Total. White. Black. Total.

1025 470 1495 2271

472

2751

RATE OF SICKNESS.

RATE OF MORTALITY.

184.01

per cent.

3.41

per cent.

13.—TABLE shewing the RATE of SICKNESS and MORTALITY in the CONVICT HULK "ROYAL SAXON " from June 15th to December 31st, 1863.

TOTAL NO. AVERAGE No. TOTAL SICK TOTAL SICK

RATE OF SERIOUS SICKNESS.

RATE OF MORTALITY.

PRISONERS.

HOSPITAL.

TRIFLING CASES.

TOTAL DEATHS.

To Total.

To Average.

To Total. To Average.

384

250

157

23.43

36.00

10.67

16.40

No. 64.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th April, 1864.

No. 65.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following letter from Captain Nolloth, Senior Naval Officer, detailing certain property found on board of a piratical Lorcha, is published for general information.

The Articles enumerated may be seen, for purpose of recognition and identification, at the Central Police Station of this City.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th April, 1864.

H. M. S. Princess Charlotte,

HONGKONG, 4th April, 1864.

1. A brown cloth Great Coat.

2. Pair of India-rubber Boots.

3. A House flag, red, with a white centre, bearing the letters H.E. in blue.

4. A Note-book with gilt edge leaves, containing Chinese writing.

5. Fragment of an American Periodical entitled "Gleasons Pictorial Drawing Room Companion," (apparently for

1856.)

N.B.-All these Articles appear to be American.

M. S. NOLLOTH, Captain and Senior Officer.

HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNnor, &c., &c., &c.,

Hongkong.

No. 66.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

129

　　　　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to appoint provisionally, until Her Majesty's pleasure may be known, JAMES WHITTALL, Esquire, to be a Member of the Legislative Council of Hongkong, in the room of the Honourable ALEXANDER PERCEVAL, Esquire, who has resigned his Seat on leaving the Colony.

The Honourable JAMES WHITTALL, Esquire, has been this day sworn in accordingly.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th April, 1864.

No. 67.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to appoint Staff Commander LONEY, R.N, one of the Government Marine Surveyors at this Port.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th April, 1864.

No. 68.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the GOVERNOR is pleased to make the following appointments in the Hongkong Volunteers.

PHILIP ALBERT MYBURGH, of the Inner Temple Barrister at Law, Esquire, Gunner Hongkong Volunteers, and late Private in the Inns of Court Rifles (23 Middlesex), to be Captain, vice KANE resigned 8th April, 1864.

Lieutenant and Acting Adjutant JOHN DODD to be Adjutant, 4th April, 1864.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1864.

No. 69.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

　　　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the month ending 31st March, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES ISSUED,... SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

$671,049. $250,000.

WM. LAMOND, Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st April, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 7th April, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

130

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

Νο. 70.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, in Hongkong, for the month ending 31st March, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$624,114. BULLION IN RESERVE,

$250,000.

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and Chia, Hongkong, 1st April, 1864.

WALTER ORMISTON,

Manager.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 7th April, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 71.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, in Hongkong, for the month ending 31st March, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES IN ISSUE,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$331,958. $150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 4th April, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 7th April, 1864.

No. 72.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

130

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

Νο. 70.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1864.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$624,114. BULLION IN RESERVE,

$250,000.

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and Chia, Hongkong, 1st April, 1864.

WALTER ORMISTON,

Manager.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 7th April, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 71.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

NOTES IN ISSUE,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$331,958. $150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 4th April, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 7th April, 1864.

No. 72.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

131

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 31st March, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 2nd April, 1864.

$271,307. ...$100,000.

HENRY NOBLE, Manager.

　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 7th April, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 73.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office on or before Monday, the 18th Instant for the execution of several services at the Supreme Court,-for out Offices, &c.

Plans and specifications may be seen on application between the hours of 10 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th April, 1864.

No. 74.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to recognize, provisionally, LE VICOMTE O'MAHONY as Acting Consul for France at this Port, during the temporary absence of M. GODEAUX from the Colony.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th April, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　All persons in Arrears of the payment of Police, Lighting and Water Rates for the Quarters ending respectively, 31st March and 30th June, 1864, are informed that the said Rates must be paid at the Treasury on or before the 30th Instant, otherwise an application will be made to the Court of Summary Jurisdiction for the recovery of all Arrears to the 30th of June next.

FREDERICK FORTH,

Treasurer.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, April 7th, 1864.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

131

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 31st March, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 2nd April, 1864.

$271,307. ...$100,000.

HENRY NOBLE, Manager.

　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 7th April, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 73.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office on or before Monday, the 18th Instant for the execution of several services at the Supreme Court,-for out Offices, &c.

Plans and specifications may be seen on application between the hours of 10 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th April, 1864.

No. 74.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to recognize, provisionally, LE VICOMTE O'MAHONY as Acting Consul for France at this Port, during the temporary absence of M. GODEAUX from the Colony.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th April, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FREDERICK FORTH,

Treasurer.

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, April 7th, 1864.

DATE.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

133

　　　　It having been represented that Vessels frequently leave this Port for Bangkok and other places without the notice. required by Clause 15 of Ordinance 8 of 1862 having been given to this Department, it is hereby notified that all persons who do not comply with the requirements of that Clause of the Ordinance will be proceeded against for the recovery of the penalty imposed for the offence.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 2nd April, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

April

30.02

29.86

29.84

29.85

29.87

29.85

29.80

29.78

29.77

29.76

29.74

29.73

29.74

29.75

29.74

29.73

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

NOON

Dirn.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

1864.

April 2 28.18 28.23 28.17 28.15 28.15 65.00 67.30 66.00 64.30 67.00 64.00 62.00 69.00 SW

3 28.10 28.1628.17 28.11 28.10.67.00|68.00|68.00|66.00|67.30|68.00 63.00|68.00|SW

2 NE

8 SSW

2 SbW

Cloudy with passing fog; from 5 P.M., dense fog.

5 SW

Dense fog and rain.

4 28.15 28.20 28.20 28.15 28.12 68.00 69.30 68.30|68.00 69.30 68.30 66.00 71.00 SSW

2 SW

3 SbW

Do.

do.

5 28.05 28.05 28.05 27.98 27.98,67.30|68.00|68.00|67.00|68.00|68.00 66.00|70.00's

8 SW

8 S

Do.

do.

6 28.05 28.05 28.07 28.01 28.01 69.3070.00 69.30 69.30 70.00 69.30 67.00 70.00 SW

2 SbW

4 SW

Do. do.

7 28.00 28.03 28.00 27.95 27.95,69.30|70.00|69.00|69.30|70.90|39.00 67.00|71.00 SW

6 SW

4 SW

Dense fog.

}}

8 28.02 28.05 28.05 28.02 28.0269.00 69.30 69.00|69.00|69.30|39.0066.00 71.00 SW

6 SW

Do.

134

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9?? APRIL, 1864.

BAROMETER.

DAY OF WEEK.

DETACHED.

STANDARD.

?NEROID.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

DRY BULB IN WET BULB IN SHADE. SHADE.

IN SUN.

IN WATER.

SELF REGIS- TERING IN

SHADE.

Max. Min.

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH ENDING FEBRUARY, 1864.

THERMOMETER (Fehrenheit.)

RAIN.

HYDROMETER.

WIND.

HUMIDITY

COMPUTED. COMPLETE SATURATION

DEW POINT COMPUTED.

VELOCITY IN FEET IN 5

MINUTES.

IN INCHES DURING THE PREVIOUS 24) HOURS.

STATE OF THE WEATHER.

=1,000.

9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M.

A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A. M. 3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M.

9 A.M.

3 P.M.

Mon.

30.14 30.14 29.85

29.86 60

Tues. 30.16| 30.10

29.89 29.75 61

55 84

Wed. 30.14 30.17 29.86 29.89 59

Thurs. 30.28 30.26

29.95

29.74 60

|Friday| 30.32 30.27 | 29.98|29.95|

Satur. 30.29 30.25 29.99

29.93 60

BRIOLE

Sun.

30.24 30.18 | 29.95

29.89

Mon.

30.14 30.05 | 29.85

29.96 63

Tues.

30.06 30.02 29.94 Wed. 30.08 | 30.00 Thurs. 30.10 | 30.09 Friday 30.11 30.00 Satur. 30.36 | 30.28 Sun. 30.25 30.21 30.21 | 30.27 Mon. Tues. 30.25 30.23

29.98 64

29.70 29.65 64

29.85

29.83

29.86| 29.75 66

30.02 29.94 66 29.90 29.87

63 67

29.89 29.92 66

29.90 29.93 68

Wed. 30.27 | 30.21

29.92 29.87 70

Thurs.) 30.24| 30.22| 29.90 29.89 65

Friday 30.25 30.15 29.90 29.80

Satur. 30.25 | 30.15| 29.90 29.80

Sun.

Mon. Tues. 30.15 | 30.25| 29.80

30.30 | 30.35| 29.95 30.25 30.30| 29.90

30.00

29.95

29.90

Wed.

30.15 30.19 29.80 29.84 50

Thurs. 30.05 30.17 29.75| 29.84 Friday 30.06 30.02 29.76 29.72

Satur. 29.95 29.05 29.60 29.70

Sun.

Mon.

30.00 29.06 29.65 29.70 29.94 30.07 29.63 29.72

R O R Z A S R 37822888*

83 58

93838333858358K 38 KB 5

888888888=22388

66 66

885583399885858

0.295 0.304| 44.04

45.05

Fine, slightly hazy.

Fine.

0.302 | 0.325| 45.02| 47.02

Overcast and cloudy.

Do.

0.317 0.310 46.03| 46.01

Cloudy and hazy.

Do.

0.317 0.367 46.03 50.04

Fine, slightly hazy.

Do., but overcast.

0.351 0.317 49.03

46.03

Do.

0.365 0.377 50.02 51.02

Do.

0.380 0.407 51.04 53.03

Do., but hazy.

0.354| 0.407 49.05 53.07

Do.

do.

0.380 | 0.369

51.04 50.06.

0.383 0.427 51.07 54.06

Do., and foggy.

Cloudy and hazy.

Do., slightly hazy. Fine.

Overcast, but fine.

do.

Do.

Fine.

0.427 0.414| 54.06| 53.08

0.474 0.492 57.06 58.05

Do.

0.317 0.354 46.03 49.05.

Do.

0.453 0.410| 56.02| 53.05

Do.

0.317 0.327

46.03| 47.04

Do., and clear.

Do.

0.330 | 0.439

47.07 55.04

Do.

0.220 | 0.230|

33.09| 38.02

Foggy and overcast.

Do.

Overcast.

0.354 0.354

49.05 | 49.05

Overcast, and fine.

0.302 0.340 45.02 48.02

Fine.

0.310

0.299 | 46.01 45.00

Do.

54 46

0.354 0.265 49.05

41.08

2 1 2 2 O Z R R ::

40 41

0.197 0.207 34.02 | 35.03

Do.

44 46

0.244 0.214 39.06 | 36.04

Overcast and drizzling.

Finc.

0.214 0.225 36.04 37.04

Do.

Overcast and drizzling.

Do., but fine.

Fine.

0.197 0.207| 34.02| 35.03

Do.

0.205| 0.174 35.03| 31.00

Do.

Do., misty.

0.197 0.197 34.07 34.07

Do.

0.205 0.214 35.03 36.04

0.205 0.224 35.03 37.05

Do.

Mean

30.25 | 30.15 29.90 29.74

443/ 55

77 772 53

542

REMARKS,

Mean daily range of temperature. Monthly range of do.

12.00 degrees.

.20.00

During the

month.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

135

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 9th April, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Napier, J.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Robinson, James 1

Letters. Papers.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Clery, H. G. 1

Gerhold, C.

Letters. Papers.

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Cruller, R.

Adolphus, E.

Abraham, C.

Dorman, D.

Globe Parcel Co. ? Agents for the Gavilla, A. R. 1

Halse, R. Hansard, Miss 1

Andrew, W. D. 1

Devarr, S. P. 1

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Jump, G. Joll, J.

Otto, Owens, W.

Smith Souza

3 1

Satton D.

Auholu, S. P. 1

Dowers, M.

Gibbs, E.

Dallberg,

Greig, Mrs.

Kemp Mr.

Pickering, C.W.2

Bateman, J.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Grant, J.

Kretschmann, 1

Pimm, J.

Spooner, E. H. 1

Brown,

Dalrymple, T. 1

Glimins, R. R. 1

Klippel, K.

Pagson, G. M. E. 2

Shepherd, Capt. 1

Siggery, T. 1

Porter, T.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Baker,

Dapr?,

Godsil, Capt. J. 1

Lord, J.

Pereira,

Locker, C. F.

Devay,

Goodline, D,

Lamprey, Dr.

Palmer, J.

Southey, A. J. 1 Swan, W.

Baldamuria, F. 1

Daly, D. B.

Geisbrook, H.

Lee, Mrs.

Perey, L.

Bennett, G. A. 2

Schelthays, C. 1

Dutton, S.

Pautten, H.

Brighttuase,

Capt.

}

Desvachez,

Herman, M.

Meyers, J.

Potter, Mrs.

Thomas, L.

Hart & Co., J. 1

Murphy,

Pryke, C.

Busser, E.

Ellison, T.

Hay, Capt.

Maury, T.

Patmore, J. II. 1

Tayloy, Revd. 1 Titens, Capt.

Barrett, Capt. 1 Blakesley, J.

Hook, T.

Milne, J.

Tucker, S. A.

Fenton, J. J.

Howell, H.

Miller, H.

Forbes, F.

Hamilton, J. W. 1

McGurn, W.

Clare, W.

Frickle & Co.

Higgins, H.

Mayo, C.

J., Manila

Rocha, Sor. D. 7

Rodrigues, A. P. 1

Thompson, J.

1r.

Twiss, J. B.

1 1

Cumming,

Coath, W.

Ferdinand

Hale, B.

Meredith, J.

Rozzell, W.

Vines, D. B.

Fergusson, R.

Harper, Dr.

Martin, S.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Walker, J

Costa, F. D.

Farnam, G. B. 1

Harris, W. A.

McGregor, D.

Robinson, Capt. 3

Wilson,

Chaves, M.

Finlay, J.

Hoof,

Mahlman, F.

Renaud,

Clarke, J. B. Carter,

Worsfold,

Graves

Hopson, E. Hockley, W.

Reddell, W.

Nielsen, C. P. 1

Ramsdell, O. 1

Youngman, E. 1

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 9th April, 1864.

Letters, Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Avalanche

Avenir

Champion Creton

Edward England

Kelso

Kate Howe

Newland N. B. Palmer

Sardinia Surat

Anglo Saxon

Catharine

Euphrates

Napoleon III

Spy

Alpaca

Canton

E. Nicholson

Luna

Anita

Continent

Amoy

Caduceus

August

Achilles

Alma

Argus

Ann Reddin

Annie

Confiance

China Cosmao Cutwater

City of Aber-

122112 5

Lucky Star

Fanny Fern

Laure

Fairy

Lloyd Raynor 1

1231

Northland

Sebastapol 17

Sonora

Oasis

Sigmar

Olympia

Scawfell

Fitz James

Oriental

Selah Jehan

Maggie Atkinson 4

Onward

Sky Lark

Granville

Mary Warren

Orne

Star of China

Glaucester 3 1

Merchantman

Obey

Speedy

Glendoveer 1

Melbrek

Osaca

Sailors Home

Auld Rukie

Constance

Gazelle

Mercury

Octavia

Silome

Alberta

C. of Yarborough 3

Glencoe

Mencius

Argonaut

Dictator

Gitana Glenarus

2 1

Mary Frazier

Princess of Wales 2

Typhoon

Music

Princes Royal 1

Thalaba

Brilliant

Day Break

Thetis

Mary

Portland

Ths. Bell

Bucton Castle 1

Diana

Henrietta

Bloomer

Dolphin

Helena

Bow & Urgent 1

Dirigo

Bertha

Bacalan

Castle

Competitor 1

Demerara Dartmouth

Emma

Empress

Independence 3

2 - 00

Madalia

Pruthi

Monsoon

Paul

Unrivelled

M. Mitchell

Madras

Queen of England 1

Virginia

Jacatra

Malabar

Queen Bee

Verona

Johanna

Marie

Willey

John Bibby 1 Josephine

Rifleman

W. Continent

New York

Royal Alfred

Winchester

Calcutta

Elizabeth Dawson 2

Conflict

East Indian 2

Khusrovie

Normen Norwood

Ranolina

Racehorse

Yang-tsze 3 1

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Ships of War, 9th April, 1864.

Algerine

Letters. Papers.

Brisk Bustard

Clown

Cormorant Centaur

Flamer

Letters. Papers.

Havoc

Osprey

Letters. Papers.

Ringdove

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Valorous Vigilant

2 1

Janus

P. Charlotte

Leven

1 1

Grasshopper

Manila

Rifleman

2 1

Severn Slaney

Tartar

Weazel

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 9th April, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. L'apers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Letters. Papers.

Taylor, Captain

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Licut., 91th Regt. 1

Lets. Paps.

136

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH APRIL, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late THOMAS ROBERTS.

OTICE.-All persons indebted to the above Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and all claims against the Estate must be forwarded to the undersigned before the Thirtieth day of June, A.D. 1864.

ALEXANDER WILSON,

Executor.

Hongkong, 12th March, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

THE

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship "BEHAR,” Captain DUNDAS, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 15th April, 1864, at 2 P.M.

　　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 14th April, SPECIE until Noon on the 13th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 13th.

　　For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong-| kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 6th April, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in

Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

ON Saturday, the 26th April, at Noon, the

Company's Steam-ship " CAMBODGE,” Commandant DE BOVIS, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of April; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

Hongkong, 5th April, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

having come to the knowledge of the Officers of the Corporation in China that the $25 notes of the Bank have been imitated, and that several of these forged notes have got into circu- lation: It has been resolved to cancel the present issue of $25 notes and issue new ones of a different design. In accordance with this resolution all persons are cautioned against taking any of the $25 notes of the Bank, and all holders of such notes are requested to present them at the Bank's Office in Hongkong where they will receive dol- lars for them.

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

Tiste in the firup of FARBRIDGE, HOL-

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

TFLloydighed have been

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

PAR

may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, Oswald's Terrace, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

QUI MAL

OROITY

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 16.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

VOL. X.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 5 OF 1864.

TUESDAY, 29TH MARCH, 1864.

PRESENT:

His Excellency the GOVERNOR, and all the Members.

The Council met to-day, pursuant to adjournment.

The Minutes of the Council held on the 19th Instant, were read and approved.

The Bill, entitled "An Ordinance to authorize the appropriation of a supplementary sum not exceeding One hundred and fifty-two thousand Dollars to defray the charges of the Year 1863," was read a second time;

And the Council went into Committee upon the Supplementary Estimates for the said year.

The following Votes were then agreed to:-

Establishments:

Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Treasurer,

Surveyor General,

Postmaster General,

Registrar General,

Harbour Master,

Police and Lighting Rate Collector,

Supreme Court,

Summary Jurisdiction Court,

Educational,

$1,428.87 628.32 1,123.64

3,204.16

108.00

189.66

140.00

102.75

120.00

355.34

474.98

Medical,

Police,

Gaols,

1,479.55

4,076.83

Total Establishments,

13,432.10

Pensions, Retired Allowances and Gratuities,

160.00

Revenue Services,

exclusive of Establishments,

240.00

Administration of Justice,

do.,

1,173.95

Hospitals,

do.,

1,411.67

Police,

do.,

19,327.23

Gaols,

do.,

30,975.93

Rent,

190.00 1,508.40

Transport,

Conveyance of Mails,

Works and Buildings,...

Roads, Streets, and Bridges,

Miscellaneous Services,

Special Expenses, &c.,

Mint, exclusive of Establishments,

900.77

53,341.26

20,633.82

1,101.64

6,752.80

621.08

Total,.

$151,770.65

138

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

The Appropriation Bill being in accordance with the foregoing Votes, the GOVERNOR put the Question,

That this Bill do pass, and that the Title be-"An Ordinance to authorise the appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding One hundred and fifty-two thousand Dollars to defray the charges of the Year 1863."

Question put and carried,—the Ordinance being numbered "No. 3 of 1864.”

The Bill for the observance of Neutrality during the existing hostilities between the United States and

the Confederate States of America, was read a second time;

And the Council went into Committee upon the said Bill.

Sections 1, 2, and 3 agreed to.

Preamble agreed to.

Title agreed to.

The Bill having gone through Committee, the GOVERNOR put the Question-That this Bill do pass, and that the Title be--"An Ordinance to give effect to Her Majesty's Regulations for the "observance of Neutrality during the existing hostilities between the United States and the States "calling themselves the Confederate States of America."

Question put and carried,--the Ordinance being numbered "No. 4 of 1864."

The Report of the Select Committee appointed to consider the sites available for the Mint was brought up and read; and it was unanimously resolved that the same be received, and entered on the Minutes.

The Report was as follows:-

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　HONGKONG, 23rd March, 1864. SIR,-As the Committee appointed by Your Excellency to take into consideration the situation of a site for the proposed Mint, we have the honor to lay before Your Excellency the conclusion we have come to on the matter.

The sites suggested to us as available, are the following:

Ouchterlony Battery,

North of the Bridge at Wong-nei-chong, Causeway Bay,

Kowloon.

After an inspection of the different positions we recommend to Your Excellency that a site in Causeway Bay be selected. In forming this opinion we have been chiefly actuated by the following considerations, viz: that the position affords the advantage of easy communication by Land and Water with other parts of the Town, and that there is strong probability, that the ground to be reclaimed and rendered available for building purposes, will find a ready sale, and add materially to the Revenue of the Colony.

　　　The cost of the necessary works to make the ground available, we have not particularly entered upon, but we are of opinion whatever this might be, it would be more than compensated by the value of the ground reclaimed.

　　　It will occur to Your Excellency that the other sites do not possess the advantages that we mention belong to the Cause- way Bay Site. We have, &c.

CHAS. ST. GEO. CLEVERLY.

ALEX. PERCEVAL.

(Signed,)

C. W. MURRAY.

F. CHOMLEY.

His Excellency SIR HERCULES ROBINSON,

&c.,

&c.

The Council adjourned to Saturday, the 16th Proximo, at noon.

Read and approved, this 16th Day of April, 1864.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON,

Governor.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 75.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The Return of the Police and Lighting Rates Collection for the first half of the year 1863, is published for general information, and the Returns for the years 1861 and 1862 are open to inspection at the Government Offices.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th April, 1864.

138

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

The Appropriation Bill being in accordance with the foregoing Votes, the GOVERNOR put the Question,

Question put and carried,—the Ordinance being numbered "No. 3 of 1864.”

The Bill for the observance of Neutrality during the existing hostilities between the United States and

the Confederate States of America, was read a second time;

And the Council went into Committee upon the said Bill.

Sections 1, 2, and 3 agreed to.

Preamble agreed to.

Title agreed to.

Question put and carried,--the Ordinance being numbered "No. 4 of 1864."

The Report was as follows:-

The sites suggested to us as available, are the following:

Ouchterlony Battery,

North of the Bridge at Wong-nei-chong, Causeway Bay,

Kowloon.

　　　It will occur to Your Excellency that the other sites do not possess the advantages that we mention belong to the Cause- way Bay Site. We have, &c.

CHAS. ST. GEO. CLEVERLY.

ALEX. PERCEVAL.

(Signed,)

C. W. MURRAY.

F. CHOMLEY.

His Excellency SIR HERCULES ROBINSON,

&c.,

&c.

The Council adjourned to Saturday, the 16th Proximo, at noon.

Read and approved, this 16th Day of April, 1864.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON,

Governor.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 75.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th April, 1864.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

RETURN of First and Second Quarters, 1863.

Brought over,....$12,914.40

139

Marine Lots.

$366.00

1,058.00

Inland Lots.

$111.60

1a.

190.40

762.00

260.00

524.00

1,391.70

78.00

20.

288.00

766.80

65.00

280.00

147.90

218.60

274.80

321.00

5a.

72.00

4a.

210.60

150.00

155.00

4b.

9.60

360.00

219.00

4c.

48.00

1,123.50

561.00

325.00

7.20

22.80

237.60

64a.

99.60

163.20

Ca.

19.20

153.00

64.80

111.60

67a.

212.20

79.20

8a.

163.80

117.60

106.80

19.20

68a.

68.40

12a.

105.00

Ja.

55.20

89.40

126.

84.00

9/a

9c.

36.00

69a

58.80

92.10

55.20

38.00

330.00

53.40

71a.72a.

180.00

372.00

· ?

9d.

10a.

10b.

68.00

110.80

110.00

85.00

81a.

62.70

18a.

144.00

85.00

331.60

264.00

637.00

170.60

129.00

57.00

85.86

408.80

20a

54.00

11a. 11e 1ld.

11e

? ?

36.00

161.40

253.00

87.00

281.10

318.00

36.00

258.00

22a

228.00

60.00

182.70

326.60

515,00

228.60

21.60

699,90

170.10

246.90

325.00 93.94

577.20

240.60

571.00

95.96

310.00

260.00

135,00

87.30

327.00

16a

41.40

136.50

36.00

166

86.00

80.00

323.40

16c

52.20

100

480.00

22.50

16d. 17

54.00

101

265.00

44.80

54.00

102

429.00

6.00

17a.

60.00

103

410.00

132.00

17b

99.00

104

238.00

305.20

17c.

189.00

105

151.80

49.20

590.00

106

133.50

240.00

353.00

107

48.00

47a..

38.40

325.00

107.108

185.00

476

18.00

245.00

109

40.00

47c

9.00

90.60

110

273.00

193.80

85.20

111

380.00

70.00

28a.

86.40

113.114

320.00

615.60

28b.

67.20

115.413

160.00

200.00

28c

120.30

116.429

149.00

33.00

31.36

209.20

117

50.00

20.00

109.80

118

33.60

52.50

32a.

87.00

119

60.10

210.00

326.

88.00

192

30.00

120.00

32c

79.80

193

90.00

207.00

78.00

194

54.00

55.00

33a.

72.60

195

90.00

62.194

123.00

336

71.40

196

70.00

62a

72.00

33c

73.20

198.199

30.00

626

36.00

33d.

79.80

500

28.20

45.00

33e 34

75.00

501

31.80

56.00

226.20

502

27.00

162.00

34a.

48.00

747

48.00

96.00

34b.

12.00

748

48.00

109.20

211.20

749

87.60

25.50

35a.

112.20

205.00

70.00

TOTAL,...... 28,017.50

97.50

495.60

204.00

216.00

78a.

301.60

240.00

290.00

427.80

170.40

41a.

283.80

135.00

90.00

150.00

36.00

Carried over,

....

12,914.40

Carried forward,.. 11,338.40

140

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

RETURN of First and Second Quarters, 1863,—Continued.

Brought over,....$19,225.70

Brought forward,..$11,338.40

Brought over,.

$23,750.50

Inland Lots.

140.00

168

59.40

224b.

8.40

209.00

169

168.00

224c

8.40

91.91a..

413.00

170

74.40

224d.

8.40

48.00

171

92.40

224e

5.10

92a..

18.00

172

116.40

225

18.00

92b.

18.00

173

55.50

225a.

9.60

92c

28.20

174

72.00

226

13.20

94.94a.

130.00

175

44.80

226a.

24.00

57.00

176

66.00

227

36.00

68.40

177

39.60

227a

16.80

126.00

178

48.00

228

20.40

145.30

179

96.60

228a.

6.60

202.20

180

13.80

2286.

8.40

100

150.00

180a..

15.00

228c

9.00

100a.

170.70

180b...

12.00

228d.

12.00

102

306.00

180c..

12.00

229

8.40

103

394.60

180d..

15.00

229a.2294.

7.50

104

136.50

181

39.60

229c

16.80

105

123.00

183

92.00

230

27.00

106

109.40

184

46.40

231

21.60

107

114.00

185

72.00

231a.

10.80

108

105.00

186.190

100.00

232

10.20

109

72.00

187

107.20

232a.

35.40

112

22.50

187a.

67.00

233

9.60

115

112.80

188

16.20

233a

6.60

116

87.60

189

101.40

2336.

6.60

117

23.40

191

27.60

233c

6.60

117a.

29.40

191a.

13.80

233d.

9.00

1176.

26.40

1916.

24.60

233e

9.00

117c

28.20

191c

33.00

234

5.40

117d.

31.20

192

46.00

234a.

5.40

118

24.00

193

37.80

2346.

9.00

119

35.00

195

30.00

234c.

4.80

120

146.00

195a..

13.80

234d.

7.80

121

93.50

1956.

13.80

234e

7.80

122

113.00

195c

13.80

235

22.50

123

80.00

196

46.20

235a.

10.80

124

91.50

197

50.40

236

24.00

125

118.20

199

84.30

236a..

7.80

126

162.50

200

46.00

236b.

15.60

127

156.00

201

220.00

237

9.00

128

114.60

202

470.40

237a

6.60

129

214.50

204

46.80

237b..

6.00

130

172.00

205

31.20

237c

6.00

132

8.40

205a.

53.40

237d.

12.80

132a..

8.40

2056.205c

107.10

238

6.00

1326.

10.20

205d..

46.20

238a.

19.20

133

170.40

206

28.50

2386

7.80

134

148.20

206a.

41.60

238c

7.20

135

92.40

207

11.40

239

10.80

137

48.00

208

47.40

239a

6.60

138

276.00

209

73.20

2396

6.60

140,140a.

120.00

210

39.30

239c

8.40

141

140.00

211

325.90

240

9.00

142

45.60

212

39.30

240a.

9.00

143

42.30

212a.

50.40

241

9.00

143a.

5.40

2126.

115.00

241a.

18.00

144

123.80

212c

25.20

241b

6.60

145

50.00

213

8.40

241c.

10.20

146

120.00

214

18.00

242

4.80

148

144.00

215

22.50

242a.

4.20

150

75.00

218

148.80

242b.

4.20

151.151a.

21.00

219

57.00

243

6.00

157.158

100.00

219a.

80.00

243a.

4.20

159

100.80

220

101.40

2436.

9.00

160

105.00

222

122.40

243c

3.00

161

96.00

223

10.80

243d.

3.00

162

50.40

223a.

8.40

243e

3.00

163

104.60

223b...

13.20

244a.

4.80

163a.

39.60

223c

8.40

2446.

4.80

164

170.00

223d.

4.20

244c

3.00

165

196.00

223e

8.40

244d.

4.80

166

61.20

224

8.40

244e

4.80

167

48.00

224a

8.40

244f.

4.20

Carried over,.... 19,225.70

Carried over,.... 23,750.50

Carried forward,.. 24,503.40

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

RETURN of First and Second Quarters, 1863,—Continued.

Brought over,....$26,290,50

141

Brought forward,..$24,503.40

Brought over,....$28,021.50

Inland Lots.

244g.

4 20

291.294

54.00

880

4.20

245

8.00

291a.

150.00

381

26.40

245a.

4.80

292.293

30.00

382

26.40

2456.

4.20

292a.

45.00

384

49.80

245c

4.20

293a.294a.295

170.00

385

85.80

245d...

3.60

296

9.60

586

63.00

245e

7.80

297

3.60

387

16.70

245f

7.20

298

14.00

388

72.60

245g 246

7.80

300

4.00

389

12.00

...

14.10

301

4.00

390

3.00

246a. 2466.246c

19.20

302

4.40

391.716

24.00

73.80

303

4.80

896

37.80

247

18.00

304

16.20

397.575

64.80

247a.

18.00

305

6.60

398

42.00

2476.

18.00

306

6.60

399

36 00

247c

19.20

307

6.60

400

52.80

247d.

19.20

308

6.60

401

54.60

248

7.60

309

42.00

402

36.00

248a.

9.60

310

5.50

403.404

58.50

2486.

18.00

311

4.20

406

30.00

248c & d

49.00

312

4.20

407

57.80

249

9.60

317.319

18.00

408

236.40

249a

12.00

352

9.00

409

20.60

2497

7.80

323

4.80

410

36.60

249c

13.80

324

3.00

411

82.00

249d.

11.40

325

4.60

412

85.00

250

12.70

326

4.60

417

69.20

251

149.10

327

6.00

420

19.20

252

17.40

328

6.00

421

36.60

252a.

17.40

329

19.20

422

43.20

252b.

15.60

330

36.60

423

309.10

252c.

15.60

332

6.00

424

113.00

252d.

19.20

333

8.40

425

224.00

253

19.20

334

15.00

426

20.00

253a

38.40

335

8.40

428

28.80

2536.

36.60

336

6.00

429

55.00

254

10.50

337

18.00

430

25.80

255

32.70

339

30.00

431

50.00

255a.

19.80

340

55.20

434

9.00

255b.

16.20

341

26.40

435

11.40

255c.

16.20

243

23.70

436.611

10.80

255d.

19.80

344

17.40

437

10.50

255e

19.80

345

37.20

438

138.60

256

41.40

346

14.40

443

55.00

256a.

34.20

347

9.60

445

40.00

2566.

7.20

348

6.00

451

26.40

256c

33.00

349

80.50

452

25.60

256d.

10.80

350

38.40

453

34.20

256e

10.80

351

3.60

454

38.20

256f.

10.80

352

21.00

455

38.60

258

6 60

353

12.00

456

57.30

259

41.00

354

46.80

481

5.40

262

15.20

355

18.90

489

12.00

263

18.80

356

72.00

490

3.60

264

9.00

357

8.60

491

17.10

265

23.60

358

24.00

497

7.20

268

12.00

359

19.80

503

65.00

269

35.10

360

28.80

504

93.50

269a.

28.80

361

4.20

505

36.60

270

27.00

362

31.80

506

45.30

270a.

14.40

363

35.40

507

12.00

271

28.70

364a.

1.30

508

57.60

272

21.60

365

14.10

511

21.00

273

21.60

366

18.00

512

16.80

275

45.60

367

18.00

513

22.40

276

30.00

368

26.40

514

170.00

277

23.70

369

72.00

516

57.60

279

43.20

369a

72.00

517-526

60.00

280

21.00

372

48.00

518

24.60

281

79.50

374

9.00

520

40.80

282

78.00

375

3.00

521

84.10

282a

54.00

376

3.00

563

21.90

289

26.40

377

6.00

565-566

52.80

290

67.80

378

9.00

567

10.80

Carried over,.... 26,290.50

Carried over,.... 28,021.50

Carried over,.... 31,763.90

142

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

RETURN of First and Second Quarters, 1863,-Continued.

Brought forward,..$31,763.90

VILLAGES.

Inland Lots.

1 Sy-ing-poon,..

$ 1.52

569

42.60

2 Sheak-tong-tsui,

41.98

570

7.40

3 Kow-ee-wan,.

2.36

571

31.50

4 Pok-foo-lum,.

120.86

572

33.00

5 Aberdeen,

409.62

576

68.40

6 Applechow,

38.45

577

65.00

7 Sai-wan-chye,

1.90

580

190.00

8 Stanley,

128.22

584

64.80

9 Kas-see-wan,

1.20

590

80.00

10 Ty-tam,

5.56

592

38.40 11 Tv-tam-took,

7.51

593

44.70

12 Heong-kong,

28.88

594

2.90

13 Wong-ma-kok,

1.84

595

48.80

14 Wong-nei-cheong,

34.15

598

27.00

15 Hong-heong-loo,

16.00

600

37.80

16 Pak-suy-wan,

608

30.00

17 Chut-chee-moey,

10.05

617

60.00

18 Suey-tsing-wan,

3.59

618

240.00

19 Wong-kok-chuey,

2.77

632

19.20

20 A-koong-nam,

5.84

646

75.00

21 Sai-wan,

13.90

647

120.00

22 Sheak O',

17.32

648

111.00

23 Show-kee-wan,

161.10

650

40.00

651

55.20

TOTAL,.

.1,055.13

653

73.80

678

21.60

681

40.00

683

19.20

684

10.60

693

48.00

695

22.80

698

36.00

700

6.60

RECAPITULATION.

701

10.80

Marine Lots,

702

162.00

Inland

$28,017.50 34,153.39

709

58.00

Farm

710

39.24

Villages,

717

78.90

759

9.60

TOTAL,...

761

28.80

769

58.50

770

15.75

794

6.00

184.35 1,055.13

$63,410.37

A. GRAND-PRE, Collector.

807

19.20

Examined,

34,061.99

Farm No. 13,

184.35

W. H. RENNIE, Auditor General.

34,246.34

Unassessable.

Inland Lots.

106..

.18.00

159..

.58.40

215

.15.00

91.40

TOTAL,...

.34,337.74

No. 76.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

143

With reference to Government Notification No. 25 of the 1st February last, the following addi- tional Notice to Mariners on the subject of the Round Island Light, Trincomalie, received by the last Mail from the Government of Ceylon, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th April, 1864.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

The red refractors of Round Island Light, Trincomalie, having been removed, the Fixed Bright Light will be observed from every point of the horizon.

This Notice should be considered with the Notice dated Master Attendant's Office, Colombo, 19th December, 1863.

Master Attendant's Office, Colombo, 29th January, 1864.

No. 77.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

JAMES DONNAN,

Master Attendant.

It is hereby notified that, with the concurrence of the Honorable the MAJOR GENERAL Commanding in China, Lieutenant C. K. CHATFIELD, II. M. 20th Regiment, has been appointed, from the 5th Instant, Private Secretary and Aide-de-Camp to His Excellency the GOVERNOR and Commander-in-Chief, in the room of Lieutenant H. A. ATKINSON, H. M. 99th Regiment, resigned.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th April, 1864.

No. 54.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Notice is hereby given that the Syingpoon Market, South, will be ready for occupation on the 2nd May next.

83 Stalls and 6 Shops will be available in the Market.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　　It having oeen represented that Vessels frequently leave this Port for Bangkok and other places without the notice required by Clause 15 of Ordinance 8 of 1862 having been given to this Department, it is hereby notified that all persons who do not comply with the requirements of that Clause of the Ordinance will be proceeded against for the recovery of the penalty imposed for the offence.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 2nd April, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1864.

DATE.

144

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

April

29.87

29.90

29.94

10,

29.97

29.96

11,

29.95

29.91

12,

29.90

29.88

29.78

13,

29.74

29.78

29.79

14,

29.83

29.80

29.79

15,

29.78

29.77

29.78

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER,

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

6A.M. 3P.M.

Min. Max.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F'. Dirn. F.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1864.

April 9 28.18 28.13 28.19 28.16 28.16 69.00 66.00 64.00 69.00 66.00 64.00 64.00 69.00 SW

10 28.20 28.20 28.23 28.16 28.16 58.30 59.30 59.00 58.00 59.30 59.00 57.30 60.00 E

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　i 11 28.20 28.22 28.22 28.17 28.17 58.00 60.00 59.00 58.00 59.30 59.00 58.00 62.00 E?S 12 28.19 28.18 28.18 28.12 28.18 62.00 65.30 67.30 61.00 65.00 67.30 59,00 67.00 SSE 13 28.10 28.14 28.12 28.06 28.07 66.00 67.00 64.30 66.00 67.00 64.30 66.00 67.00 SSE

2 EbS

5 Ebs

4 E

4 Dense fog,

5 EbS

Do.

5 SE

4 SE

Do.

4 SbW

3 SbW

Passing fog.

3 SW

3 SbW

14 28.12 28.13 28.11 28.07 28.07,65.00 66.00 66.00 65.00 66.00 66.00.64.00,67.00 SE

5 SE

6 SE

15 28.03 28.03 28.03 28.05 28.06 66.30 66.00 66.00 66.30 66.00 66.00 65.00 67.00 SE

8 EbN

3 SbE

Dense fog; 12.30 passing fog; from 4.30 P.M.

dense fog and heavy rain,

Dense fog.

4 Passing fog and much heavy rain.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE next Criminal Sessions of the Supreme

Tcourt will be held on Monday, the Eighteenth

day of April, A.D. 1864, at 10 o'Clock in the forenoon.

NOTI

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER,

Rgistrar.

In re SAMUEL MATHIAS WAGNER, deceased.

?OTICE.-All claims against the above Estate must be proved before the Official Adminis- trator before the Sixteenth day of October, A.D. 1864, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division. All parties indebted to the said Estate are requested to make immediate payment to

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar Official Administrator.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. NG-LUNG-CHEONG and WONG

ATTUCK, Plaintiffs,

Between

and

CHIM-A-HOCH, Defendant. HEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Ng-lung-cheong and Wong Attuck against the above named Chim-a-hock, to recover the sum of One Hundred and Fifty-eight Dollars and Forty-three Cents for money payable by the De- fendant to the Plaintiffs for money paid by the Plaintiffs for the Defendant at his request and it being alleged that the said Chim-a-hock does not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued re- turnable on the Twenty-fifth day of April ins- tant, wherein Chim-a-fook of Hongkong, Ma- riner, is Garnishee.

　　　Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said Chim-a-hock or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island inti- tuled "An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony," the said Attachment may be dissolved.

Dated this 15th day of April, 1864.

F. I. HAZELAND, Plaintiff's Attorney.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Between

?CHARLES BUTLER, FELIX PRYOR and JOHN GEORGE MEGAW lately trading under the Style or Firm of Messieurs H. & J. JOHNSTON and Company,

and

THOMAS PARKER,

WHEREAS an action has been commenced in

　　　　　　this Court at the suit of the above named Charles Butler, Felix Pryor and John George Megaw against the above named Thomas Parker to recover damages for the wrongful detention and conversion of the Plaintiffs' goods, and it being alleged that the said Thomas Parker does not reside within the Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Ninth day of May next, wherein Thomas Dickson is garnishee.

　　　Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said Thomas Parker or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled "An Ordinance to provide for and re- gulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from this Colony" the said Attachment may be dissolved.

Dated this 16th day of April, 1864.

HENRY KINGSMILL, Plaintiff's Attorney.

NOTICE.

THE partnership hitherto subsisting between Mr. B. D. JOHNSON and myself as Attorneys, Solicitors, Proctor sand Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND.

Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON;

also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

NOTICE.

145

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED WILKINSON in our Firm, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr. RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the

THENAENATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship Management of our Hongkong Branch.

“JEDDO," Captain GRIBBLE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 29th April, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 27th April, SPECIE until Noon on the 28th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 27th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

T having come to the knowledge of the Officers of the Corporation in China that the $25 notes of the Bank have been imitated, and that several of these forged notes have got into circu- lation: It has been resolved to cancel the present issue of $25 notes and issue new ones of a different design. In accordance with this resolution all persons are cautioned against taking any of the $25 notes of the Bank, and all holders of such notes are requested to present them at the Bank's Office in Hongkong where they will receive dol- lars for them.

larly requested to note the Terms and Condition WE

of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 16th April, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

ALSO, PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

N Saturday, the 26th April, at Noon, the Company's Steam-ship “CAMBODGE,” Commandant DE BOVIS, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places.

ΟΝ

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London through Marseilles for the principal places of as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit

Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 1 per cent upon Merchandize, and & per cent on Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of April; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

Hongkong, 5th April, 1864.

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co.

Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on

the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

MR. HENRY IF FIBB

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

PART

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

QUI MAL

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 23RD APRIL, 1864.

No. 17.

No. 79.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

PROCLAMATION.

VOL. X.

　　　　By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander- in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through His Grace The DUKE OF NEWCASTLE, K.G., Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:-

No. 8 of 1863, entitled—“An Ordinance to prevent the fraudulent marking of Merchandise : Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 23rd Day of April, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bills, which were read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held on the 16th Instant, are published for general information.

By Order,

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 18th April, 1864.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGINE.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to render admissible in certain cases the Depositions of Witnesses who cannot be produced at the Trial.

[th April, 1864.]

Whereas the circumstances of this Colony are such as to render it necessary, in order to prevent a failure of justice, that more effectual Provision should be made for receiving in Evidence in certain cases, the Depositions of Witnesses which shall appear to the Court to have been duly taken: Be it therefore enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:

Title.

Preamble.

DIE

SOIT

QUI MAL

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 23RD APRIL, 1864.

No. 17.

No. 79.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

PROCLAMATION.

VOL. X.

　　　　By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander- in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 23rd Day of April, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bills, which were read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held on the 16th Instant, are published for general information.

By Order,

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 18th April, 1864.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGINE.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to render admissible in certain cases the Depositions of Witnesses who cannot be produced at the Trial.

[th April, 1864.]

Title.

Preamble.

148

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD APRIL, 1864.

　　　Section 4 of Ordi- nance No. 7 of 1857

repealed.

Depositions of Per- sons who have died or

cause cannot be pro-

secution, may, in cer-

Evidence.

I. Section 4 of Ordinance No. 7 of 1857 shall be and the same hereby is repealed.

II. Whenever it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Supreme Court that the who are absent or who Attorney General, or other Person conducting a Criminal Prosecution on behalf of the from other specified Crown, is unable to produce, at the Trial of the accused, any Person as a Witness, in duced, as Witnesses consequence of the Death of such Person, or of his absence from the Colony, or of the in any Criminal Pro-impracticability of serving process upon him, or of his being so ill as not to be able tain cases, be read in to travel, or of his being insane, or of his being kept out of the way by meane of the procurement of the accused, or of his being domiciled in a Country, the laws of which prohibit his absenting himself therefrom, or which he shall refuse to quit after application made to him in that behalf; and if it also appear that such Person was examined before a Magistrate, or other Officer of Her Majesty to whom the cognizance of the Crime or Offence appertained, and that the usual Oath, Affirmation or Declaration was administered to such Person prior to his examination, and that the examination was taken in the presence of the accused, and that he or his Counsel or Attorney had a full opportunity of cross-examining such Person, and that the Examination of such Person was reduced into writing and read over to and signed by the Person examined, and also by the Magistrate or other Officer of Her Majesty as aforesaid, and that such Examination or a copy thereof was transmitted to the Supreme Court, it shall be lawful for the Supreme Court and it is hereby required to allow to be read and received in evidence, in such Prosecution, so much of the Examination so taken as aforesaid as would have been admissible, according to the Law and Practice of the Supreme Court, had the said Person been produced and examined before the said Court, in the ordinary and accustomed manner.

What shall be

deemed prima facie

having been duly taken.

III. If the Attorney General, or other Person conducting a Criminal Prosecution, proof of Examination on behalf of the Crown, shall, at the Trial of any Person accused, apply to the Court for leave to read as evidence, in such Prosecution, the Examination of any Person, and it shall appear from the Statement of the Registrar or Deputy Registrar or other com petent Officer of the said Court that the Depositions, including the Examination of such Person, were transmitted to the said Court in the ordinary and accustomed manner, and if it shall appear from the perusal of such Examination by the Presiding Judge that such Examination contains any Statement to the effect, or from which it may fairly and reasonably be inferred, that such Person was examined before a Magistrate or other Officer of Her Majesty to whom the cognizance of the Crime or Offence appertained, and that the usual Oath, Affirmation or Declaration was administered to such Person, prior to his Examination, and that the Examination was taken in the presence of the accused, and that he or his Counsel or Attorney had a full opportunity of cross-examining such Person, and that the Examination of such Person was reduced into writing and read over to the Person examined, then, if such Examination purports to be signed by the Person examined and by the Magistrate or other Officer by or before whom the same purports to be taken, it shall be lawful to read such Examination. in evidence, without further proof of the matters in this Section aforesaid, unless it be proved that such Examination was not taken in manner aforesaid, and was not in fact signed by the Person examined or by the Magistrate or Officer aforesaid purporting to sign the same.

　　No objection to ad- missibility of Exami-

　　　　　　　　　IV. No objection to the reception in evidence of the Examination of any Person nation in evidence if shall be permitted to prevail upon the ground that the particular Examination of such the Magistrate, &c., Person was not signed by the Magistrate or other Officer of Her Majesty as aforesaid, notwithstanding par- if it shall appear in manner aforesaid that the Depositions wherein such Examination

was included, were so signed.

ticular Examination not so signed.

Title.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to enable the Governor to appoint Commissioners for preparing

New Edition of the Ordinances of this Colony.

[th April, 1864.]

Preamble.

Whereas it is expedient that measures should be adopted for preparing a New Edition of the Ordinances of this Colony wherefrom should be omitted all Ordinances

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD APRIL, 1864.

　　or parts of Ordinances as have expired by effluxion of time, had their effect, or have been expressly and specifically repealed: Be it therefore enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, by and with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:

149

missioners to compile

　　　　I. It shall be lawful for the Governor to issue his Commission to two Persons Authority to Gov- constituting them Commissioners for preparing a New Edition of the Ordinances of ernor to appoint Com- Hongkong and, from time to time, in case of the Death, Refusal or Incapacity to act of and print the Laws of either of the said Commissioners, to appoint some other Person to act in the stead of Hongkong. such Commissioner,

Laws for publication

II. The Commissioners are hereby fully authorized and empowered to prepare and Commissioners to arrange for publication the said Edition, omitting all such Ordinances, Clauses and parts prepare and arrange of Ordinances as have expired, been repealed, or had their effect; and, in the said and to omit all expired, Edition, the Commissioners are hereby authorized to omit all Clauses repealing repealed Ordinances, Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, as well as the Ordinances and parts of Ordinances repealed, and the Schedule of all repealed Ordinances.

&c.

expense of printing

III. The Commissioners shall procure from competent parties in England, or else- Commissioners to where, Estimates of the expense of printing and publishing Copies of such Edition, procure Estimates of and shall submit the same for the consideration and approval of the Governor, and such Copies and of correct- Edition, when arranged and prepared for publication, shall be transmitted by the said ing proof, &c. Commissioners to such parties as the Governor may appoint to print the same; and the said Commissioners shall make such arrangements for correcting the proof and other- wise insuring the correctness and accuracy of the publication as may to them appear desirable.

of the Colony.

IV. Every Copy of the said Edition shall be stamped with the Seal of this Colony Every Copy to be and the Copies so stamped shall, in all Courts and upon all occasions whatsoever be stamped with the Seal taken, deemed and held to be the only lawful Copies of the Ordinances of Hongkong, as they existed at the date of the passing of the last Ordinance inserted therein: Pro- vided always that rothing in this Ordinance contained shall apply to any operation already effected by, or act done under any Ordinance omitted in the said Copies or to any right, title, obligation or liability acquired or accrued under any such Ordinance.

Proviso.

Public Funccionaries.

V. The said Commissioners shall, after the printing of the Copies aforesaid, and Copies to be deliver- as soon as the same shall have been duly stamped, cause Copies to be delivered to the ed to Members of Members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, and to such other of the Public Council and other Functionaries as the Governor may direct, and the remaining Copies shall be placed in Remaining Copies the hands of the Colonial Treasurer, to be disposed of at such price as shall be fixed by the lodged with the Trea- Commissioners and the proceeds thereof paid into the Public Treasury.

surer for sale.

Expenses of carrying

VI. It shall be lawful for the Governor to issue his Warrant upon the Treasury Provision for remu- for such Sum as he shall deem a reasonable remuneration for the Clerk to be employed neration to Clerk and by the said Commissioners, and also for such other Charges and Expenses as shall have into effect this Ordi- been necessarily incurred, laid out and expended in and about the carrying into effect nance. the provisions of this Ordinance.

No. 78.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR is pleased to recognize WILLIAM ADAMSON, Esquire, as Siamese Consul in this Colony, pending final orders from Her Majesty's Government.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th April, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD APRIL, 1864.

149

missioners to compile

Laws for publication

&c.

expense of printing

of the Colony.

Proviso.

Public Funccionaries.

surer for sale.

Expenses of carrying

No. 78.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR is pleased to recognize WILLIAM ADAMSON, Esquire, as Siamese Consul in this Colony, pending final orders from Her Majesty's Government.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th April, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

DATE.

1864.

150

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD APRIL, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

April

16,

29.80

29.85

17,

29.85

29.83

18,

29.83

29.81

19,

29.84

29.85

20,

29.87

29.86

21,

29.87

22,

29.90

29.85

SKRRRRN

29.80

29.83

29.80

29.86

29.84

29.87

777

29.85

=====

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

NOON

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

Dirn.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

6 P.M.

Dirn. J. Dirn. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

April 16 28.13 28.15 28.17 28.10 28.10 66.00 66.30 67.30 65.30 66.00 67.00 64.00 68.00 SE 17 28.10 28.14 28.1428.11 28.11,66.00 66.30|67.00|66.00[66.30|67.00 63.00 67.00 SE

18 28.08 28.14 28.14 28.11 28.13 66.00 67.00|65.00|66.00|67.00|65.00 64.00 72.00 SE

19 28.14 28.16 28.17 28.14|28.1463.00|70.00 69.00|63.00|70.00|69.00 63,00|73.00|S

20 28.13 28.15 28.15 28.15 28.15 68.30 71.30|69.00|67.30 71.30|69.00 66.00 73.00 SE

21 28.25 28.25 28.25 28.17 28.17.67.00 72.00/70.00 66.00 71,00|69.00 65.00 74.00 E 22 28.20 28.26′28.24 28.18 28.1869.00 73.00|72.00|68,00 71.30 72.00 66.00 75.00 SbE

4 SE

6 EbS

4 SE

Passing fog and rain.

5 SE

Dense fog; 4 P.M., passing fog.

8 SE

5 SbW

Very thick, passing fog.

4 SE

1 SSE

2 SW

Cloudy with passing fog.

3 Ebs

Do.

do.

3 SE

2 SbW

3 Passing fog.

3 SbW

3 SW

2 Fine.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD APRIL, 1864.

151

DAY OF WEEK.

DETACHED.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

BAROMETER.

STANDARD. ANEROID.

SELF REGIS- TERING IN

SHADE.

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH ENDING MARCH, 1864.

THERMOMETER (Fahrenheit.)

WIND.

RAIN.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB IN WET BULB IN SHADE.

SHADE.

HUMIDITY

COMPUTED. COMPLETE

DEW POINT COMPUTED,

VELOCITY IN FEET IN 5 MINUTES.

Max. Min.

IN SUN.

IN WATER.

SATURATION =1,000.

IN INCHES DURING THE PREVIOUS 24| HOURS.

STATE OF THE WEATHER.

3 P.M.

30.22 30.25 29.87 29.90 Wed. 30.26 | 30.27 29.85 29.91 3Thurs. 30.27 30.32 | 29.92 29.97

1 Friday 31.30 | 30.34| 29.95 29.99

9 A.M.3 P.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M.

Tues.

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30.02| 30.10

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30.41

30.40 30.35 | 30.05 | 30.00 30.35 30.05 | 30.00

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) Thurs. 1 Friday 30.15| 30.20| 29.80|29.90

30.25 30.27| 29.90| 29.91

2 Satur. 30.10| 30.15 29.75| 29.85

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30.15 30.30| 29.80 29.90

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101

93 104

101

105

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71 102 112

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30.26 | 30.20| 29.93 29.80

6 Wed,

30.30 30.22| 29.99| 29.87

7 Thurs. 30.30 | 30.24 29.95 29.89 |

3 Friday 31.25 | 30.25| 29.90| 29.90

9Satur. 30.26| 30.30| 29.95| 29.95

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Mon.

30.26 | 30.30| 29.95| 29.90 30.22 30.16| 29.92| 29.86

Tues. 30.30|30.25| 29.95 | 29.90

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30.40 30.34 30.05| 29.99

69 67

4 Thurs. 29.42| 30.34 | 30.10| 30.00

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6 Satur. 30.38 30.45 30.03 30.10

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30.39 | 30.40

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30.39 30.35

30.03 | 30.00

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29.95

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0.190 0.207| 33.02 35.03

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0.197

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0.245 0.302 39.07| 45.02

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0.196| 0.304| 34.00

45.05

0.275 0.259 42.08 41.02

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0.354 | 0.399

49.05 52.07

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0.414 0.391

53.08 52.03

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0.286 0.391

43.09 | 52.03

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0.447 0.424

55.09|54,04

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0.403 | 0.418 53.00 54.01

0.366

0.406| 50.04 | 53.03

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0.402

0.409| 53.00| 53.04

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0.525

0.496 | 60.03

58.08

0.485

0.518 58.01 | 60.00

0.439 | 0.369| 55.04|50.06

0.309 | 0.354| 50.06| 49.05

1.20

0.405 | 0.377| 53.02 | 51.02

3.90

0.365

0.377 | 50.02 | 51.02

1.90

0.354 0.369 | 49.05 | 50.06

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Do.

0.344

0,358 48.07

49.08

0.301

0.334 45.03 | 47.09

0.351 | 0.344| 49.03

48.07

0.330 | 0.330| 47.07 | 47.07

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fine

0.376 0.337 | 51.02| 48.02

Fine.

Do.

0.306 0.351

45.07 49.04

0.286 0.430 43.00 | 53.00

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0.424 0.422| 54.04| 54.04

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do.

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do.

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.16.00 degrees.

REMARKS,

Monthly range of

do.

.30.00

During the

month.

5.00

152

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD APRIL, 1864.

In re JOHN THOMPSON, Usher of Summary

Jurisdiction Court, deceased.

EDWARD LLOYD CHAPMAN, Clerk, deceased.

?OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin, and all other persons, to produce any Wills or Codicils of the above named partics, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, on Friday, the Twenty-ninth day of April, A.D. 1864; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court may think fit.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Between

NG-LUNG-CHEONG and WONG

ATTUCK, Plaintiffs,

and

CHIM-A-HOCH, Defendant. HEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Ng-lung-cheong and Wong Attuck against the above named Chim-a-hock, to recover the sum of One Hundred and Fifty-eight Dollars and Forty-three Cents for money payable by the De- fendant to the Plaintiffs for money paid by the Plaintiffs for the Defendant at his request and it being alleged that the said Chim-a-hock does not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Second day of May next wherein Chim-a-fook of Hongkong, Mariner, is Garnishee.

STEAM FOR

NOTICE.

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, TWILKINSON in our Firm, ceased on the interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED

ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES,

AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr. RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the

THE NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship Management of our Hongkong Branch.

“JEDDO,” Captain GRIBBLE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 29th April, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 27th April, SPECIE until Noon on the 28th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 27th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and Pas- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages

· are required.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION. T having come to the knowledge of the Officers

notes of the Bank have been imitated, and that several of these forged notes have got into circu- lation: It has been resolved to cancel the present issue of $25 notes and issue new ones of a different design. In accordance with this resolution all persons are cautioned against taking any of the $25 notes of the Bank, and all holders of such notes are requested to present them at the Bank's Office in Hongkong where they will receive dol- lars for them.

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

have established a branch of our firm in

larly requested to note the Terms and Condition W Hongkong, dice cough Street No. 5.

of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 16th April, 1864.

　　　　Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said Chim-a-hock or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island inti- tuled An Ordinance to provide for and regulate COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

　　　Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony," the said Attachment may be dissolved.

Dated this 15th day of April, 1864.

F. I. HAZELAND, Plaintiff's Attorney.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Between

CHARLES BUTLER, FELIX PRYOR and JOHN GEORGE MEGAW lately trading under the Style or Firm of Messieurs H. & J. JOHNSTON and Company,

and

THOMAS PARKER.

WHEREAS an action has been commenced in

this Court at the suit of the above named Charles Butler, Felix Pryor and John George Megaw against the above nan.ed Thomas Parker to recover damages for the wrongful detention and conversion of the Plaintiffs' goods, and it being alleged that the said Thomas Parker does not reside within the Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Ninth day of May next, wherein Thomas Dickson is garnishee.

Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said Thomas Parker or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled An Ordinance to provide for and re- gulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from this Colony" the said Attachment may be dissolved,

Dated this 16th day of April, 1864.

THE

HENRY KINGSMILL, Plaintiff's Attorney.

NOTICE.

HE partnership hitherto subsisting between Mr. E. D. JOHNSON and myself as Attorneys, Solicitors, Proctor sand Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND. Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES. ALSO,

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co.

Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

the 31st December, 1863.

place ceased on

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted

a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. TH

N Saturday, the 26th April, at Noon, the

Commandant DE BOVIS, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance

on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 14 per cent upon Merchandize, and ? per cent on Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 23rd of April; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

For particulars respecting Freight and Passage, apply at the Company's Office, Queen's Road.

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 5th April, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE. for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

PAR

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OsWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

QUI MA

MON

OROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 18.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 30TH APRIL, 1864.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. 5 of 1864.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

An Ordinance to amend the Law of Debtor and Creditor.

[16th April, 1864.]

　　　　Whereas it is expedient to amend the Laws relating to Persons who are unable to meet their engagements: Be it therefore enacted and ordained by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, in manner following:

VOL. X.

Title.

Preamble.

　　　　I. This Ordinance unless where otherwise specially provided shall commence and When to commence take effect from the First day of July next, and may be cited as "The Bankruptcy

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　"The Bankruptcy and how to be cited. Ordinance, 1864."

and No. 2 of 1849,

Proviso.

　　　　　II. The Ordinance No. 3 of 1846 for the relief of Insolvent Debtors within the Ordinances No. 3 Colony of Hongkong, Ordinances No. 5 of 1846, and No. 2 of 1849, respectively amend- of 1846, No. 5 of 1846 ing the first mentioned Ordinance, are hereby repealed: Provided that every Petition or repealed. Proceeding which shall have been presented or commenced under the said Ordinance, before the passing of this Ordinance, shall be carried on and concluded in the same manner as if this Ordinance had not been passed: and that every Offence which shall have been wholly or partly committed before the commencement of this Ordinance, shall be dealt with as if this Ordinance had not been passed: and that every act duly done, and every adjudication, appointment, order, discharge, warrant or other instrument duly made or granted before the passing of this Ordinance shall continue and be of the same force and effect as if this Ordinance had not been passed: and that no right which has arisen or may arise in respect of anything duly done under the said Ordinance shall be affected by this Ordinance: and that where any act of Bankruptcy, Petitioning Cre- ditors Debt, Imprisonment or any other matter or thing whatsoever shall have taken place in whole or in part before the commencement of this Ordinance, but no pro- ceeding shall have been had or taken in respect thereof before the commencement of this Ordinance, every proceeding in respect thereof may be had or taken under the provisions of this Ordinance, in the same manner as if the same had taken place after the commencement of this Ordinance.

　　　　III. This Ordinance shall apply to all persons of full age in the Colony of Hongkong Ordinance to apply whether traders or non-traders, except as hereinbefore ordained.

to all adults.

have Jurisdiction in

IV. The Supreme Court shall have jurisdiction in Bankruptcy under this Ordi- Supreme Court to nance, and the Chief Justice when sitting in Bankruptcy shall have all the powers, Bankruptcy. rights and privileges which are now exercised or enjoyed by him, except where this Ordinance otherwise specially provides.

154

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH APRIL, 1864.

nance No. 7 of 1862

Ordinance.

Section 33 of Ordi- V. The Provisions contained in Section 33 of the Ordinance No. 7 of 1862, relat- incorporated with this ing to the power of the Judge of the Court of Summary Jurisdiction to preside in the Supreme Court shall be deemed and taken to be applicable to the Supreme Court exercising jurisdiction in Bankruptcy, and to have in all respects the same force and effect as if they had been specially inserted herein.

Registrar of Su-

VI. The Registrar of the Supreme Court shall be the Official Assignee under this

preme Court to be Ordinance. Official Assignee.

Purposes for which

As to General Orders.

VII. The Chief Justice may, with the Advice and Approval of the Legislative General Orders to be Council, frame General Orders for the following purposes:

framed.

Proviso.

　　Alteration of Ge- neral Orders.

Interpretation

Terms.

"6 Annulling."

"Assignee."

"Bankrupt."

Adjudication."

"Court."

Registrar."

"Creditor."

　"Creditors present at any Meeting."

"Gaoler."

(1.) For regulating the Practice and Procedure of the Court and the several Forms of Petitions, Orders, and other Proceedings to be used in the said Court in all matters under this Ordinance.

(2.) For regulating the Duties of the various Officers of such Court.

(3.) For regulating the Fees payable and the Charges and Costs to be allowed with respect to all Proceedings before such Court.

(4.) For regulating the filing, custody and inspection of Records.

(5.) For regulating the custody of unpaid Dividends.

(6.) And generally for carrying the Provisions of this Ordinance into effect, and for appointing the Sittings of the Court.

Provided always that if any case should arise which shall not have been expressly provided for by such General Orders, but for which provision has been made by the General Orders framed in pursuance of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1861," the Chief Justice may in his discretion apply to such case any of the General Orders so framed as last aforesaid.

VIII. After such General Orders shall have been so framed, they or any of them may in like manner be rescinded or varied, and other General Orders may be framed in manner as aforesaid..

As to the Definition and Explanation of Terms.

IX. The Terms and Words hereinafter enumerated or explained wheresoever occurring in this Ordinance shall be understood as hereinafter defined or explained, unless it be otherwise specially provided, or there be something in the subject or context repugnant to such definition or explanation, that is to say:-

Annulling" shall mean also "Superseding.'

"Assignee" shall mean the Assignee of the Estate and Effects of the Bankrupt or Petitioner, chosen by the Creditors, and until such Assignee shall be chosen, or where no such Assignee, shall mean the Official Assignee.

Bankrupt" shall mean any Person who shall have been under any former Ordi- nance adjudged insolvent or who shall be under the provisions of this Ordinance, adju- dicated bankrupt.

Adjudication" shall mean Adjudication of Bankruptcy."

"The Court" shall mean the Supreme Court exercising Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy.

"The Registrar" shall mean the Registrar of the Supreme Court exercising Ju- risdiction in Bankruptcy.

"Creditor" shall mean also any two or more Persons being Partners, and incor- porated and Joint Stock Companies.

"Creditors present at any Meeting" shall include Creditors who are represented by some Person duly authorised by any such Creditor.

"Gaoler" shall include the Keeper or Superintendent of any Gaol or Prison.

155

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH APRIL, 1864.

　　　　"Oath," "Affidavit," shall mean and include the Declaration or Affirmation of any "Oath," "Affidavit." Person whom any Act of Parliament or local Ordinance shall have authorised to make such Declaration or Affirmation in lieu of an Oath.

"Petitioning Creditor" shall mean the Creditor who filed the Petition for Adju- "Petitioning Cre-

dication.

　　　　"Property" shall mean and include all the real and personal estate and effects of the Petitioner or Bankrupt, except as herein provided, and all the future estate, right, title, interest, and trust of such Petitioner or Bankrupt in or to any real or personal estate and effects which may revert, descend, be devised or bequeathed or come, and all debts due or to be due, to him before he shall have obtained his discharge.

　　　　"Prisoner" shall mean any Person in actual custody within the walls of any Prison in Hongkong for any debt, damages, costs, sum or sums of money, or for any contempt by reason of non-payment of any sum or sums of money or costs.

ditor."

Property."

"Prisoner."

　　　　In all cases in which any particular number of Days is prescribed by this Ordi- Computation of time. nance or shall be mentioned in any Rule or Order of Court which shall at any time be made under this Ordinance for the doing of any act, or for any other purpose, the same shall be reckoned, in the absence of any expression to the contrary, exclusive of the first, and inclusive of the last day, unless the last day shall happen to fall on a Sunday, Christmas Day, Good Friday, Monday or Tuesday in Easter Week, or on a Day appointed for a Public Fast or Thanksgiving, in which case the time shall be reckoned exclusive of that day also.

　　　　Words importing the singular number or the masculine gender only, shall be un- Number and Gender. derstood to include several matters as well as one matter, and several Persons as well as one Person, and Bodies Corporate as well as Individuals, and Females as well as Males; and Words importing the plural number shall be understood to apply to one matter as well as to more than one, and to one Person as well as more than one.

As to acts of Bankruptcy.

House.

Yielding himself to

X. If any Debtor shall, with intent to defeat or delay his Creditors, depart from Departing the Colony. this Colony, or, being out of this Colony, shall, with such intent, remain away from the Colony for more than Twelve Months after the passing of this Ordinance, or shall, with such intent, depart from his dwelling house or otherwise absent himself or begin to keep, Departing from his his house or suffer himself to be taken in execution for any debt not due, or yield Beginning to keep himself to Prison or procure himself to be arrested or taken in execution, or his goods, his House. money, or chattels to be attached or taken in execution, or shall with such intent Prison. within this Colony or elsewhere, make any fraudulent conveyance, gift, delivery or Fraudulent sur- transfer of his real or personal property or any part thereof respectively, such Debtor render of his Property. shall in any such case be deemed to have committed an act of Bankruptcy: Provided always that before any adjudication shall be made against such Debtor under this Sec- tion the following Rules shall be observed:

　　　　(1.) A Copy of the Petition for Adjudication shall be served personally on the Debtor, either within the Jurisdiction, or in such Place or Country, or within such limits abroad as the Court shall upon application for that purpose direct.

(2.) Such Copy of Petition shall have endorsed thereon, a Memorandum in a form to be settled by General Order, specifying the time within which the Debtor is to appear on such Petition: and such time shall, when the service is to be made out of this Colony, be the time which the Court shall think reasonable, having regard to the Place or Country where the service is to be made.

(3.) In no case shall the time for appearance be less than Fifteen Days after service.

　　　　　4.) If such personal service be not effected, the Court must be satisfied that every reasonable effort was made to effect the same, and that the attempts to serve such Petition came to the knowledge of the Debtor and were defeated by his conduct.

Rules to be observed under this Section.

before adjudication

the Petitioning Cre-

XI. If any Debtor, after the filing of any Petition for Adjudication against him, Compounding with shall pay money to the Petitioning Creditor or give or deliver to such Petitioning ditor. Creditor any satisfaction or security for his debt or for any part thereof, whereby such Petitioning Creditor may receive more in the pound in respect of his debt than the other Creditors, such payment, gift, delivery, satisfaction or security shall be an act of Bankruptcy; and, if any Adjudication shall have been made upon such Petition, the

156

Petitions for adju-

Colony.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30?H APRIL, 1864.

Court may either declare such Adjudication to be valid and direct the same to be proceeded in; or may order it to be annulled and a new Petition for Adjudication to be filed, which may be supported either by Proof of such last mentioned or any other act of Bankruptcy.

XII. The filing of a Petition by a Debtor for relief as an Insolvent Debtor, after dication out of this the passing of this Ordinance in any Court having Jurisdiction for the relief of In- solvent Debtors in any of Her Majesty's Dominions, Colonies, or Dependencies, shall be evidence of an act of Bankruptcy committed by the Debtor at the date of such Peti- tion; and the filing of a Petition, in any of the said Courts, after the passing of this Ordinance against a Debtor for Adjudication of Insolvency, or Bankruptcy, followed by such an Adjudication shall together with such Adjudication be evidence of an act of Bankruptcy committed by the Debtor at the date of the filing of such Petition.

　　　Lying in or escap- ing out of Prison.

Debtor suffering

execution to be levied on his Goods.

No person liable on

than

XIII. If any Debtor, having been arrested or committed to prison for debt, or on any attachment for non-payment of money, shall, upon such or any other arrest, or com- mitment for debt, or non-payment of money, or upon any detention for debt lie in Prison Fourteen Days, or having been arrested for any cause shall lie in Prison as aforesaid after any detainer for debt lodged against him and not discharged; every such Debtor shall thereby be deemed to have committed an act of Bankruptcy from the time of such arrest, commitment or detainer: or, if any such Debtor having been arrested, committed or detained for Debt shall escape out of Prison or Custody, every such Debtor shall be deemed to have committed an act of Bankruptcy from the time of such arrest, commitment or detention: but no Debtor shall be adjudged Bankrupt on the ground of having laid in Prison as aforesaid, unless having been summoned he shall not offer such Security for the debt or debts in respect of which he is imprisoned or detained as the Court shall see fit: and when such Debtor is in Custody such Sum- mons shall be delivered to the Person in whose Custody he is: who shall bring him up according to the Summons, at the cost of such Person as the Court shall determine.

XIV. If the goods or chattels of any Debtor be seized and sold under an execu- tion issued in any Action for the recovery of any debt or money demand exceeding Three hundred Dollars, such Debtor shall be deemed to have committed an act of Bankruptcy from the date of the said seizure; but the Execution Creditor shall be entitled to the proceeds of the sale notwithstanding such act of Bankruptcy: Provided that if the Debtor be adjudged a Bankrupt within Fourteen Days from the Day of such Sale, the proceeds of such sale shall be paid by the Creditor to the Assignee under the Bankruptcy, after deducting the Costs and Expenses of the sale and of the Action and Execution upon which such Sale was grounded, and such sum may be recovered by the Assignee from the Execution Creditor as if it were a Debt due to the Bankrupt's Estate.

XV. No Person shall be liable to become Bankrupt by reason of any act of committedBanke pex Bankruptcy committed more than Twelve Months prior to the filing of any Petition Twelve Months before for Adjudication against him, and no Adjudication shall be deemed invalid by reason of the filing of Petition. any act of Bankruptcy prior to the Debt of the Petitioning Creditor: Provided there

be a sufficient act of Bankruptcy subsequent to such Debt.

　　Debtor Petitioning against himself.

Court may summon

judication.

XVI. If any Debtor petition for adjudication against himself, under this Ordinance, otherwise than in form? pauperis, he shall be deemed to have committed an act of Bank- ruptcy at the time of filing such Petition.

XVII. The Court, before adjudication, may summon before it any Person whom Witnesses before Ad- such Court shall believe capable of giving any information concerning any act of Bank- ruptcy committed by the Person against whom any Petition for Adjudication has been filed, and may require any Person so summoned to produce any books, papers, deeds, writings and other documents in his custody, possession or power, which may appear to the Court to be necessary to establish such act of Bankruptcy. and the Court may examine any such Person, upon Oath, by word of mouth, or interrogatories in writing, concerning such act of Bankruptcy.

Debtor Petitioning

　　　　　　　　　XVIII. Every Debtor who shall petition in form? pauperis under this Ordinance in form? pauperis." shall, if adjudged Bankrupt, be deemed to have committed an act of Bankruptcy at the

date of his commitment or detention as the case may be.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH APRIL, 1864.

As to acts of Bankruptcy by non-payment after Judgment Debtor Summons, and the Proceedings thereon.

157

may sue out Sum-

XIX. Any Judgment Creditor entitled to sue out against a Debtor a Writ of Capias Judgment Creditor ad satisfaciendum, or to charge the Debtor in execution in respect of any Debt amount-mons. ing to Three hundred Dollars, exclusive of Costs, shall, upon filing an Affidavit of Debt in the Court, and at the end of One Week from the signing of Judgment, be entitled to sue out against a Debtor whether he be in custody or not a Summons, to be called a Judg- ment Debtor Summons, requiring him to appear and be examined respecting his ability to satisfy the Debt.

directing payment of

the Money may sue

　　　　　XX. If after the commencement of this Ordinance an Order of any Court having If order of any Court power to direct the payment of money by way of Costs or otherwise be made ordering Money be disobeyed, the payment of any sum amounting to Three hundred Dollars upon a certain Day, and the Person entitled to such Order be disobeyed the same having been duly served upon the Debtor, the Person, out Judgment Debtor entitled to receive the money, or interested in enforcing payment of it, may, after Seven Summons. Days from the Day of payment mentioned in the said Order, sue out against the Debtor a Judgment Debtor Summons.

XXI. The Judgment Debtor Summons shall issue out of the Court, and must be a Summons in respect of a Judgment given after the passing of this Ordinance.

Judgment to be given after the pas- sing of this Ordinance.

Summons to be serv-

　　　　　XXII. When the Debtor is in the Colony of Hongkong the Summons shall be served personally, unless the Court shall in any case direct that service in some other ed personally. manner shall be good.

out of the Colony.

　　　　　XXIII. When the Debtor is not in the Colony of Hongkong, the Court, upon such Service of Summons evidence as shall satisfy it that the service will be effectual to give notice to the Debtor, may order service to be made in such manner and form as it shall see fit, and shall appoint a time by such Order for the appearance of the Debtor.

　　　　　XXIV. Where the Debtor is in Custody a Duplicate of the Summons shall be Duplicate of Sum- delivered to the Sheriff, Gaoler or other Person in whose Custody he is; who shall bring mons. him up according to the Summons at the cost of the summoning Creditor.

　　　　　　　XXV. If service of the Summons be not effected and the Court is satisfied that Insertion of Notice the Debtor is keeping out of the way to avoid service, it may order that one or more ment Gazette.

in Hongkong Govern- notices be inserted in the Hongkong Government Gazette and in such other Newspaper or Newspapers as the Court may direct, requiring him to appear on a Day named, being not less than Fourteen Days after the publication of the First Notice.

XXVI. Upon the appearance of the Debtor he may be examined on Oath, by or on behalf of the Creditor, and by the Court, respecting his ability to satisfy the Debt, and for the discovery of Property applicable in that behalf, and shall be bound to pro- duce, on Oath, or otherwise, such books, papers and documents in his possession or power, relating to property applicable or alleged to be applicable to the satisfaction of the Debt, as the Court shall see fit, and to sign his examination when reduced to writing.

Examination of

Debtor.

such Debtor Bank-

　　　　　　XXVII. If after service of such Summons or due Notice thereof as aforesaid, the Court may adjudge Debtor shall not pay the Debt and Costs, or secure or compound for the same to the satisfaction of the Creditor, the Court may, on the appearance of the Debtor, or if he shall not appear having no lawful impediment allowed by the Court, adjudge him Bank- rupt, without the presentation of a Petition for adjudication or other proceeding; and where the Debtor has not appeared, Notice of such adjudication shall be served upon him in like manner as herein provided with respect to service of the Summons.

Seven Days to show

　　　　　　XXVIII. The Debtor shall be allowed Seven Days from such Notice or such further Debtor to be allowed time as the Court shall think fit, for appearing to show cause against the adjudication, cause against adjudi- and if he appear within the time allowed, and show sufficient cause, the adjudication cution. may be annulled; otherwise, at the end of the time allowed, or on the Judgment of the Court against the sufficiency of the cause shown, the adjudication shall become absolute, and Notice thereof shall be forthwith given in the Hongkong Government Gazette, and in such other Newspapers as the Court may direct, and the adjudication shall have relation back to the service of the Summons or the insertion of the First Notice in the Hongkong Government Gazette as the case may be.

to be sworn to be dealt

　　　　　　XXIX. If any Debtor, who shall be summoned on a Judgment Debtor Summons, How Debtor refusing shall refuse to be sworn or shall refuse to answer any lawful Question put by the Court, with.

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　　Debtor to be subject to order of Court.

Debtor may peti-

or shall not fully answer any such Question to the satisfaction of the Court, or refuse to produce such Books, Papers and Documents in his possession or power relating to any of the matters under enquiry as the Court shall think fit, or shall refuse to sign his examination when reduced into writing, the Court may by Warrant commit such Debtor to such Prison as the Court shall think fit, there to remain until he shall have conformed to the Order of the Court.

XXX. Except as is herein specially provided, the Debtor, personally, and all his estate and effects real and personal, shall, upon the issuing of such Judgment Debtor Summons, be subject to the order and direction of the Court in the same manner as if a Petition for adjudication had been filed by a Creditor against such Debtor under this Ordinance.

XXXI. Any Debtor, unable to meet his engagements, may petition for adjudica- tion against himself. tion against himself, and such Petition shall be supported by the oath of the Petitioner and shall be filed of record and prosecuted in the Court; and the Debtor, so petitioning, personally, and all his estate and effects real and personal, shall upon the filing of such Petition be subject to the order and direction of the Court; and in the case of a Petition for adjudication filed by such Debtor, the computation of Debts shall be reckoned, in the same manner as is provided under this Ordinance, in the case of a Petition for adjudi- cation filed by a Creditor.

　　Debtor to deliver to Court Schedule of all his Goods, &c.

Court may adjudge

XXXII. Every such Debtor shall, within Three Days or within such further time as the Court shall think reasonable, deliver in to the Court a Schedule containing a full and fair description of such Debtor, as to his name, trade, or profession, together with the last usual place of abode of such Debtor, and the place or places where he has resided during the time when his Debts were contracted: and also a full and true de- scription of all Debts due or growing due from such Debtor, at the time of the filing his Petition; and of all and any person and persons to whom such Debtor shall be indebted, or who to his knowledge or belief shall claim to be his Creditors, together with the nature and amount of such Debts and claims respectively, distinguishing such as shall be admitted, from such as shall be disputed, by such Debtor: and also a full, true and perfect account of all the estate and effects of such Debtor, real and personal, in possession, reversion, remainder or expectancy: and also of such places of benefit or advantage held by such Debtor, whether the emoluments of the same arise from fixed salaries, or from Fees, or otherwise: and also of all pensions and allowances of the said Debtor, in possession or reversion or held by any other person or persons for or on behalf of the said Debtor, or of, and from which the said Debtor derives or may derive any manner of benefit or advantage: and also of any rights and powers of any nature. and kind whatsoever which such Debtor, or any person or persons in trust for such Debtor, or for his use, benefit or advantage, in any manner whatsoever, shall be seized or possessed of, or interested in, or entitled unto, or which such Debtor or any person or persons in trust for him or for his benefit or advantage shall have any power to dispose of, charge or exercise for the benefit of the said Debtor: together with a full, true and perfect account of all the Debts at the time of the filing of his Petition due or growing due to such Debtor, or to any person or persons in trust for him or for his benefit or advan- tage, either solely or jointly with any other person or persons: and the names and places of abode of the several persons from whom such Debts shall be due or growing due, and of the witnesses who can prove such Debts, so far as such Debtor can set forth the same: and the said Schedule shall also contain a balance sheet of so much of the receipts and expenditure of such Debtor, and of the items composing the same as shall be at any time required by the said Court in that behalf: and also shall fully and truly describe the wearing apparel, bedding and other necessaries of such Debtor, and his or her family, and the working tools and implements of such Debtor, not exceeding in the whole the value of One hundred Dollars, which may be excepted by such Debtor from the operation of this Ordinance, together with the value of such excepted articles respectively: and the said Schedule shall be subscribed and verified on oath by such Debtor, and shall forthwith be filed in the said Court together with all books, papers, deeds and writings in any way relating to such Debtor's estate or effects, in his or her possession, or under his or her custody or control.

　　　　　　　　XXXIII. The Court may upon proof of the filing of such Schedule adjudge the such Debtor Bank- Debtor, Bankrupt, or may adjourn the adjudication of such Debtor.

rupt.

Debtors in prison to XXXIV. Every Debtor who shall present a Petition for adjudication whilst a give notice to Gaoler prisoner in Prison, shall by writing give notice to the Keeper of such Gaol or Prison of

his intention so to do, and shall in his petition state that such notice has been given.

before presenting Pe- tition.

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XXXV. If any Debtor petitioning against himself shall not obtain adjudication within Seven Days after filing such Petition, the Court may proceed to adjudge the Debtor Bankrupt on the Petition of any competent Creditor.

As to Pauper and other Prisoners for Debt.

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Debtors not obtain- ing Adjudication may

be adjudged Bankrupt on Petition of Compe- tent Creditor.

Debtor unable to

pay may Petition in

XXXVI. If any Debtor, now being, or who shall be imprisoned for any Debt or demand, shall through poverty be unable to petition the Court for adjudication against forma pauperis. himself in manner hereinbefore mentioned, he shall be at liberty to petition in forma pauperis, upon making an Affidavit that he has not the means of paying the fees and expenses usually payable in respect of a Petition for adjudication by a Debtor. Such Affidavit may be sworn before the Gaoler of the Prison where such Debtor is confined, Gaoler to swear such and such Gaoler is hereby empowered and required to take such Affidavit and swear the Deponent thereto without fee or reward.

Prisoner.

Petitioner to be

　　　　XXXVII. Every Person so petitioning in form? pauperis as aforesaid, shall be brought up to the Court, at its next Sitting after the presentation of such Petition, and brought up for ex- shall be examined by the Court touching his estate and effects, debts, dealings and transactions: and, if the Court shall be satisfied with such examination, it shall make an Order of adjudication against the Petitioner, and, if it think fit, may make an Order for his release from Prison.

relation back to date

XXXVIII. Every Adjudication against any Debtor for Debt, so brought up as Adjudication to have aforesaid shall, unless the Court shall otherwise direct, have relation back to the date of commitment. of his commitment or detention as the case may be: and the Debtor so petitioning in form? pauperis personally, and all his estate and effects, real and personal, if he has any, shall upon the filing of such Petition be subject to the order and direction of the Court in the same manner as is provided by this Ordinance in the case of a Debtor unable to meet his engagements.

be sworn.

　　　　XXXIX. If any such Debtor shall refuse to be sworn, or to answer any lawful Debtor refusing to question of the Court or of any Creditor respecting his Debts, liabilities, dealings and transactions, or to make a full discovery of his estate and effects, and of all his books of account, or to produce the same, or to sign his examination when taken, the Court may by Warrant commit him to Gaol, there to be kept, with or without hard labour, for any time not exceeding One Month, and the Court may at the same time adjudge such Person Bankrupt. Provided that, if after such adjudication the Bankrupt shall, before the period of such commitment has expired, submit to be examined, and in all things conform to the Jurisdiction of the Court, he shall have in all respects the same benefits as if he had submitted to the Court in the first instance.

Proviso.

As to Petitions by Creditors.

XL. Any Creditor, whose Debt is sufficient to entitle him to petition under this Creditor may peti- Ordinance, may petition for adjudication against a Debtor, and such Petition shall be tion for Adjudication. supported by the oath of the Petitioner, and shall be filed of record and prosecuted in

the Court as directed by this Ordinance: and from and after the filing of such Petition

the said Court shall have full power and authority to take such order and directions Court to have power with the body of the Debtor as is mentioned in this Ordinance, as also with all his over Body and Pro- lands, tenements and hereditaments, which he shall have in his own right before adju-perty of Debtor. dication, as also with all such interest in any such lands, tenements and hereditaments as such Debtor may lawfully depart withal and with all his monies, fees, offices, annuities, goods, chattels, wares, merchandize and debts and to make or order sale thereof in man- ner herein mentioned, or otherwise order the same for satisfaction and payment of the Creditors of the Bankrupt.

XLI. To entitle any Creditor to petition for adjudication against a Debtor, the Amount of petition- amount of the Debt of such Creditor shall be as follows, that is to say:

The Debt of a single Creditor or of two or more persons, being partners, shall amount to Three hundred Dollars or upwards.

The Debt of two Creditors shall amount to Four hundred Dollars or upwards.

　　　　The Debt of three or more Creditors shall amount to Five hundred Dollars or up- wards.

Every person who has given credit to any Debtor upon valuable consideration for money payable at a certain time, which time shall not have arrived when such Debtor

ing Creditors Debts.

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Petition filed

dealt with.

committed an act of Bankruptcy, may so petition or join in petitioning, whether he shall have any security for such sum or not.

XLII. If the Debt, stated by the Petitioning Creditor in his Affidavit, or in his fraudulently or mali-petition for adjudication, to be due to him from any Debtor, shall not be really due, or, if after a Petition for adjudication be filed, it shall not have been proved that the person against whom such Petition has been filed, was liable to an adjudication at the time of the filing of such Petition, and it shall also appear that such Petition was filed fraudu- lently or maliciously, the Court shall and may, upon petition of any person aggrieved by such petition, examine into the same, and order satisfaction to be made to him for the damages by him sustained.

Computation of Debts.

Creditor, whose

entitle him to petition

XLIII. In the computation of Debts for the purposes of Ordinance there shall be reckoned as Debts-

any

Petition under this

(1.) Sums due to Creditors holding mortgages, or other available securities, or liens, after deducting the value of the property comprised in such mortgages, securities or liens.

(2.) Such interest and costs as shall be due in respect of any of the Debts.

But there shall not be reckoned-

(1.) The amount of any Debt in respect of which the Petitioner has already been adjudged entitled to have the benefit of the Ordinance No. 3 of 1846.

(2.) Debts barred by any Statute of Limitations.

XLIV. Any Creditor, whose Debt is sufficient to entitle him to petition for adju- Debt is sufficient to cation against all the partners of any firm, may petition for such adjudication against against all the Part-one or more partners of such firm; and every such Petition shall be valid, although it ners of a Firm, may does not include all the partners of the firm; and in every Petition for adjudication and the Court may against two or more persons, the Court may dismiss the same, as to one or more of such persons, and the validity of such Petition shall not be thereby affected as to any person as to whom such Petition is not ordered to be dismissed, nor shall any person's discharge be thereby affected.

petition against one:

dismiss Petitions.

　　　Where Petitioner does not proceed.

Court may adjudge

such

XLV. If the Petitioning Creditor shall not proceed and obtain adjudication within Three Days after his Petition shall have been filed, or within such time as shall be allowed by the Court, the Court may at any time on the expiration of such Three Days, or of such extended time as the case may be, upon the Petition of

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　any other Creditor entitled to petition, proceed to adjudicate on such last mentioned Petition.

XLVI. The Court may upon due proof of the Petitioning Creditors Debt, and the Debtor Bankrupt. upon due proof of an act of Bankruptcy having been committed by the Debtor, ad- judge the Debtor Bankrupt, and may appoint a day for the Bankrupt to surrender and

insufficient,Court may

conform.

If Petitioning Cre- XLVII. If after adjudication the Debt of the Petitioning Creditor be found by ditor's Debt be found the Court to be insufficient to support such adjudication, the Court may, upon the proceed on Petition of application of any other Creditor, having proved any Debt sufficient to support an adjudication, order the Petition for adjudication to be proceeded in, and it shall by such order be deemed valid.

any other Creditor.

and consolidate Pro-

Court may impound XLVIII. If two or more Petitions for adjudication be filed by, or against, the same ceedings or Petitions. person, or if a Petition be filed by, or against, a member of a firm, and another Petition be filed by, or against, another member of the same firm, the Court may consolidate the proceedings or any Part thereof under such Petitions, or may impound any such Petition or Petitions, or annul the proceedings thereunder, or any part thereof, upon such terms as the Court shall see fit; and may order any Petition or Petitions to be proceeded in either separately or in conjunction with any other or others; and may remove the Assignees under any such Petition or Petitions, and appoint others as it shall see fit.

　　If Debtor is about to leave the Colony or

XLIX. Whenever any Petition for adjudication shall have been filed against any conceal his Goods, person, and it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Court that there is probable Court may order him cause for believing that such Person is about to quit the Colony, or to remove or con- ceal any of his Goods or Chattels with intent to defrand or defeat his Creditors unless he be forthwith apprehended, the Court may issue a Warrant, directed to such person

to be arrested.

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as the Court shall think fit, whereby such last mentioned person shall have authority to arrest the person against whom such Petition shall have been filed, and also to seize his books, papers, monies, securities for monies, goods and chattels, wheresoever he or they may be found, and him or them safely keep until the expiration of the time allowed for adjudication on such Petition, or until such person shall be adjudged Bank- rupt under such Petition, and be thereon dealt with according to this Ordinance: Provided, that any person arrested upon any such Warrant, or any person whose books, papers, monies, securities for monies, goods or chattels, have been seized under any such Warrant, may apply, at any time after such arrest or seizure, to the Court for an Order or Rule on the Petitioning Creditor to show cause why the person arrested, should not be discharged out of custody, or why his books, papers, monies, securities for inonies, goods and chattels, should not be delivered up to him, and the Court may make absolute, or discharge such Order or Rule.

As to Adjudication of Bankruptcy.

tion.

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Adjudication given in

to have notice thereof.

L. Notice of all adjudications shall be given in the Hongkong Government Gazette. Notice of Adjudica- LI. Before notice of any adjudication granted upon a Creditor's Petition shall be Before notice of given in the Hongkong Government Gazette and such other Newspapers as the Court Hongkong Govern- may direct, and at or before the time of putting in execution any Warrant of seizurement Gazette, Debtor which shall have been granted upon such adjudication, a Duplicate of such adjudication shall be served on the person adjudged Bankrupt, personally, or by leaving the same at the usual or last known place of abode, or place of business of such person; and such person shall be allowed Seven Days, or such extended time, as the Court shall think fit, from the service of such Duplicate to show cause to the Court against the validity of such adjudication: and if such person shall, within such time, show to the satisfaction of the Court that the Petitioning Creditor's Debt and act of Bankruptcy upon which such adjudication has been grounded, or any or either of such matters are insufficient to support such adjudication, and upon such showing no other Cre- ditor's Debt and act of Bankruptcy sufficient to support such adjudication, or such of the said last mentioned matters as shall be requisite to support such adjudication, in lieu of the Petitioning Creditor's Debt, and act of Bankruptcy or any or either of such matters, which shall be deemed insufficient in that behalf as the case may be, shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Court, the Court shall thereupon order such adjudication to be annulled and the same shall by such order be annulled accord- ingly but if at the expiration of the said time no cause shall have been shown to the satisfaction of the Court for the annulling of such adjudication the Court shall forth- with after the expiration of such time, cause notice of such adjudication to be given in the Hongkong Government Gazette and such other Newspapers as the Court may direct, and shall, if necesary, appoint a day for such Bankrupt to surrender and con- form: Provided that the Court shall have power from time to time to enlarge the time for the Bankrupt surrendering himself, for such time as the Court shall think fit, so as every such order be made Six Days at least before the day on which such Bankrupt was to surrender himself: Provided also, that if any person so adjudged Bankrupt shall before the expiration of the time allowed for showing cause, surrender himself, and give his consent, testified in writing under his hand, to such adjudication being advertised, the Court after such consent so given, shall forthwith cause the notice of adjudication to be advertised and appoint the sittings for the Bankrupt to surrender and conform.

son, Court may ap-

LII. Whenever any Bankrupt is in Prison, or in custody under any process, If Bankrupt in pri- attachment, execution, commitment or sentence, the Court may appoint a person to point a Person to at- attend him from time to time to produce to him his books, papers and writings, in tend him. order that he may prepare his balance sheet and show the particulars of his estate and effects.

to vest in the Assig-

　　　　LIII. When any person shall have been adjudged a Bankrupt, all his personal Bankrupt's Property estate and effects present and future, wheresoever the same may be found or known, nees. and all property which he may purchase, or which may revert, descend, be devised or bequeathed, or come, to him before he shall have obtained his discharge, and all Debts due, or to be due to him, wheresoever the same may be found or known, and the property, right and interest in such Debts, shall become absolutely vested in the Official or other Assignee for the time being for the benefit of the Creditors of the Bankrupt by virtue of their appointment, and after such appointment neither the Bankrupt nor any person claiming through or under him shall have power to recover the same, nor to make any release or discharge thereof, neither shall the same be attached as the Debt of the

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　　Bankrupt may re- tain Household Fur- niture, &c.

nee.

Bankrupt's lands,

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Bankrupt, or otherwise, but such Assignees shall have like remedy to recover the same in their own names, as the Bankrupt himself might have had if he had not been adjudged Bankrupt.

LIV. Provided that every person who shall be so adjudged Bankrupt, shall be en- titled to retain for the use of himself and family, under the name of excepted articles, such articles of household furniture, and tools and implements of trade and other like necessaries as he shall specify and select; not exceeding in the whole the value of One hundred Dollars, and such excepted articles shall not be subject to be sold or disposed of in the Bankruptcy, nor to be taken in execution at the suit of any Cre- ditor entitled to prove under the Bankruptcy: and in all cases there shall be filed with the proceedings in the Court an Inventory of such excepted articles: and if it shall appear to the Court that the value of the excepted articles retained by the Bankrupt exceed One hundred Dollars, the Court may order so much of such articles as it shall see fit to be given up to the Assignees.

LV. When any person shall have been adjudged a Bankrupt, all lands, tene- &c., to vest in Assig- ments and hereditaments, to which any Bankrupt is entitled, and all interest to which such Bankrupt is entitled in any of such lands, tenements or hereditaments, and of which he might have disposed, and all such lands, tenements and hereditaments as he shall purchase, or shall descend, be devised, revert to, or come to such Bankrupt before he shall have obtained his discharge, and all deeds, papers and writings respecting the same, shall become absolutely vested in the Official or other Assignee for the time being for the benefit of the Creditors of the Bankrupt, by virtue of his appointment, without any deed of conveyance for that purpose: and as often as any such Assignee or Assignees shall die or be lawfully removed or displaced, and a new Assignee or Assignees shall be duly appointed, such of the aforesaid estate as shall remain unsold or unconveyed, shall, by virtue of such appointment vest in the new Assignee or Assignees, either alone or jointly with the existing Assignee as the case may require, without any conveyance for that purpose.

tled

Assignees not enti-

Pension, &c., but

LVI. Nothing in this Ordinance contained shall extend to entitle the Assignee to Bankrupts or Assignees of the estate and effects of any Bankrupt being or having been an Officer Court may order part of the Army or Navy or an Officer or Clerk or otherwise employed or engaged in the thereof for benefit of Service of Her Majesty in any Civil or Military Office, or being otherwise in the enjoy-

Creditors.

If Bankrupt be not

to be free from arrest

der, &c., and if in Pri-

examined or to surren-

except in certain ca- ses, order release.

ment of any Pension whatever under any Department of Her Majesty's Government, to the Pay, Half-pay, Salary, Emoluments, or Pension of any such Bankrupt for the purposes of this Ordinance: Provided that the Court may order such portion of the Pay, Half-pay, Salary, Emoluments or Pension of any such Bankrupt, as on communi- cation from the said Court, the Secretary at War, or the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, or the Commissioners of Excise, or the Chief Officer of the Department to which such Bankrupt may belong or have belonged, may officially consent to in writing, to be paid to such Assignee or Assignees, in order that the same may be applied in payment of the Debts of such Bankrupt: and such Order and Consent being lodged in the Office of Her Majesty's Paymaster General, or of any other Officer or person ap- pointed to pay or paying any such Pay, Half-pay, Salary, Emoluments or Pension, such portion of the said Pay, Half-pay, Salary, Emoluments or Pension as shall be specified in such Order and Consent shall be paid to the said Assignee or Assignees until the said Court shall make order to the contrary.

LVII. If the Bankrupt be not in prison or custody at the date of the adjudication in Prison or Custody; he shall be free from arrest or imprisonment by any Creditor in coming to surrender, in coming to surren- and after such surrender for such further time as shall be allowed him for finishing his son may be brought examination, and for such time after his examination until his discharge be allowed, up by Warrant to be as the Court shall from time to time by endorsement upon the Summons of such der, and if in Prison for Bankrupt think fit to appoint: and whenever any Bankrupt is in prison or in custody Debt the Court may, under any process, attachment, execution, commitment or sentence, the Court may, by Warrant directed to the person in whose custody he is confined, cause him to be brought before it at any Sitting either public or private, and if he be desirous to sur- render he shall be so brought up, and the expense thereof shall be paid out of his estate, and such person shall be indemnified by the Warrant of the Court for bringing up such Bankrupt: and where any Person who has been adjudged Bankrupt and has surrendered and obtained his protection from arrest, is in Prison or custody for Debt at the time of his obtaining such protection, the Court may, except in the cases hereinafter mentioned, order his immediate release, either absolutely or upon such conditions as it shall think fit: Provided always that the Court shall not order such release where it shall appear by any judgment, order, commitment or sentence

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　　under which the Bankrupt is in Prison or custody, or by the record or entry of any such judgment, order, commitment or sentence, and the pleadings or proceedings previously thereto that he is in Prison or custody for any Debt contracted by fraud, or breach of trust, or by reason of any prosecution against him whereby he had been convicted of any offence, or for any Debt contracted by reason of any judgment in any proceedings for breach of the Revenue Laws; or in any action for breach of promise of marriage, seduction, libel, slander, assault, battery, malicious arrest, or malicious trespass: Provided also that such release shall in nowise affect any rights of the Creditor at whose suit the Bankrupt may be in Prison or in custody, against the Bankrupt, except the right of detaining him in Prison or in custody whilst protected from imprisonment by order of the Court.

protection.

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　　　　LVIII. If any Bankrupt shall be arrested for Debt, or on any escape warrant in If arrested to be dis- coming to surrender, or shall after surrender, and while protected by order of the Court, charged on producing be so arrested, he shall on producing such protection to the Officer who shall arrest him and giving such Officer a copy thereof, be immediately discharged, and if any Officer shall detain any such Bankrupt after he shall have shown such protection to him, except for so long as shall be necessary for obtaining a copy of the same, such Officer shall forfeit to such Bankrupt for his own use the sum of Twenty-five Dollars for every day he shall detain such Bankrupt, to be recovered by action of Debt in the name of such Bankrupt.

As to the duty of the Bankrupt after Adjudication.

count to Official As-

nees.

　　　　LIX. Forthwith after the insertion of the notice of adjudication in the Hongkong Bankrupt to deliver Government Gazette, or if the Bankrupt before the expiration of the time allowed for show-up his Books of Ac- ing cause against the adjudication, surrender himself and give consent to such insertion, signee forthwith after such surrender the Bankrupt shall (if thereto required by the Official Assignee) deliver up to the Official Assignee upon oath before the Court all books of account, papers and writings relating to his estate in his custody or power and discover such as are in the custody or power of any other person: and the Court may give such directions as it shall deem expedient with regard to such books, papers and writings and every Bankrupt not in Prison or custody shall at all times after such surrender, attend the Assignees, upon every reasonable notice in writing for that and to attend Assig- purpose given by them to him or left at his usual or last known place of abode, and shall assist such Assignees in making out the accounts of his estate: and such Bank- rupt after he shall have surrendered may at all reasonable times before the expiration of such time as shall be allowed to him to finish his examination, inspect his books, papers and writings in the presence of his Assignees or any person appointed by them, and bring with him each time any two persons to assist him: and every such Bankrupt after he shall have obtained his discharge, shall upon demand in writing given to him or left at his usual or last known place of abode attend the Assignees to settle any accounts between his estate and any Debtor to or Creditor thereof, or attend any Court of Record to give evidence touching the same, or do any act necessary for getting in or protecting the said estate: for which attendance he shall be paid such sum as the Court shall see fit out of his estate.

As to the last Examination.

amination.

　　　　LX. The Court shall forthwith after the meeting for the choice of an Assignee by Sitting for last ex- the Creditors appoint a Public Sitting on a day not later than Sixty Days from the date of such meeting, and shall give notice of such Sitting in the Hongkong Government Gazette and in such other Newspapers as the Court may direct for the Bankrupt to pass his last examination and the Court may from time to time enlarge the time appointed for such Sitting or may adjourn the same.

rupt.

LXI. The Bankrupt shall prepare such statements of his accounts and in such _Statement of Bank- form as General Orders or the Court shall direct, and shall subscribe such statement and shall file the same in Court Ten Days at least before the day appointed for the last examination or adjournment thereof, and such statement may before such last examina- tion be amended, from time to time, as occasion may require, and the Court shall direct, and the Bankrupt shall make oath of the truth of such statement whenever he shall be duly required by the Court so to do, and the last examination of the Bankrupt shall in no case be passed unless his Statement shall have been duly filed as aforesaid.

　　　　LXII. The Statement of Accounts when filed in Court shall be open to the in- spection of all Creditors who may take Copies of and extracts from the same, subject to such Regulations as the Court or General Order may direct.

Statement of Ac- counts to be open to inspection.

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signee in preparing

Bankrupt to be as- LXIII. In the preparation of such statement of his accounts, the Bankrupt shall sisted by Official As- be assisted by the Official Assignee, who shall prepare and file in Court together with statement of accounts. such statement a report upon the state of the affairs of the Bankrupt setting forth such facts and particulars as may be required by the Court, or as it shall in the opinion of such Assignee be important for the Court to be informed of: Provided that if it shall in any case appear to the Court that there are special circumstances rendering it neces- sary that the Bankrupt should be assisted in the preparation of such statement of accounts by some person other than such Official Assignee, the Court may nominate such person to assist the Bankrupt in that behalf, and may allow to such person out of the Bankrupt's estate such remuneration as it shall think fit; and in such case the state- ments so prepared shall have appended thereto a certificate signed by the person ap- pointed to assist the Bankrupt in the preparation thereof expressing his approval or dis-approval thereof and the particulars and reasons of such dis-approval.

　　Official Assignee to take possession of Bankrupt's property.

　　Official Assignee to act as sole Assignee

property of a perish- able nature, &c.

As to the Official Assignee.

LXIV. Immediately on adjudication it shall be the duty of the Official Assignee to take possession of the Bankrupt's estate, and to retain possession thereof until the appointment of a Creditor's Assignee; but if such Official Assignee, or if the Court, upon the representation of any creditor, shall be of opinion that the keeping possession of the Bankrupt's property is not requisite for the due protection of the creditors, such possession shall not be taken or retained by the Official Assignee, and the Official Assignee may be directed by the Court to give up such possession to such person as the Court shall see fit.

LXV. Until Assignees shall be chosen by the creditors of the Bankrupt and till Creditors Assignees appointed by the Court, the Official Assignee shall to all intents and purposes whatsoever chosen, and may sell be deemed to be the sole Assignee of the Bankrupt's estate and effects: and if the or otherwise dispose of Court shall so order, may, before Assignees shall be chosen by the creditors, sell or otherwise dispose of any property of a Bankrupt which shall be of a perishable nature, or the holding possession whereof until the choice of Assignees would, in the judgment of the Court, be prejudicial to the Bankrupt's estate: Provided always that nothing herein contained shall extend to authorise any Official Assignee to interfere with the Assignees chosen by the creditors in the appointment or removal of a Solicitor or Attorney or after such choice, in directing the time and manner of effecting any sale of a Bankrupt's estate or effects.

Official Assignee not

acts done in execution

　　　　　　　　LXVI. No Official Assignee shall be personally responsible or liable for any act personally liable for done by him, or by his order or authority, in the execution of his duty as such Official of his duty or for re- Assignee, by reason of the petitioning creditors, debt or act of Bankruptcy upon which upon certain condi'any adjudication shall have been grounded, or of any or either of such matters, being tions being performed. insufficient to support such adjudication: and no Official Assignee shall be deemed

ceipt of bills or money,

First meeting of

debts.

personally answerable for, or by reason of his having received any money, bills, notes or other negotiable instruments under any Bankruptcy in his character of Official Assignee, provided he shall have paid and deposited such money, bills, notes or other negotiable instruments during the prosecution of the Bankruptcy to and in such bank as the Court shall by order direct to the credit of the particular estate for which such money, bills, notes or other negotiable instruments shall have been received, and shall have given notice of such payment or deposit (as the case may be) to any person claiming such money, bills, notes or other negotiable instruments of the Official Assignee: and provided also that the Official Assignee after such payment or deposit, shall not have dealt with such money, bills, notes or other negotiable instruments otherwise than in the execution of his duty as Official Assignee and under the order of the Court: and if any action shall be brought against the Official Assignee, either solely or jointly with the Creditor's Assignee, in respect of such money, bills, notes or other negotiable instruments, it shall be lawful for the Judge of the Court in which the same action shall be brought upon the application of the Official Assignee, and upon an affidavit of facts, to set aside the proceedings in such action so far as the Official Assignee is concerned, with such costs or without costs, as the Judge shall see fit.

As to First Meeting of Creditors.

LXVII. As soon as conveniently may be after adjudication the Court shall ap- Creditors, and proof of point a meeting of the creditors of which ten days notice shall be given in the Hongkong Government Gazette and such other Newspapers as the Court may direct, and such meeting shall be held at such time and place as the Court shall appoint, and at such meeting such officer as the Court shall appoint for that purpose shall preside, and

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receive the proofs of the debts of the creditors: the Official Assignee shall attend, and give to the meeting the fullest information in his power of the estate and effects of the Bankrupt and of the debts due from his estate; and a majority in value of the creditors present may determine whether any allowance for support shall be made to the Bank- rupt up to the time of passing his last examination, and may fix the amount of such allowance if any be allowed.

As to choice of Creditors Assignees, and their Power.

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　　　　LXVIII. At the first meeting of creditors, or at any adjournment thereof, it Creditors to choose shall be competent to the majority in value of the creditors who have proved debts to choose an Assignee or Assignees of the Bankrupt's estate and effects to be called the Creditors' Assignee: Provided that the Court shall by certificate appoint such Assignee so chosen and shall have power to reject any person so chosen who shall appear to such Court unfit to be such Assignee, and, upon such rejection, a new choice of Credi- tors' Assignee and a new appointment shall be made.

cost until choice of

LXIX. The petitioning creditor shall at his own cost file and prosecute his petition Petitioning creditor until the choice of Assignees by the creditors: and the Court shall at or after the to proceed at his own sitting for such choice make order for the payment thereof out of the estate of the Creditors Assignee. Bankrupt in course of priority to be settled by any General Order to be made in pur- suance of this Ordinance.

Creditors' Assignee.

LXX. Upon the appointment of the Creditors' Assignee all the estate both real Estate to vest in and personal of the Bankrupt shall be divested out of the Official Assignee and vested in the Creditors' Assignee.

render account.

　　　　　LXXI. The Official Assignee shall forthwith render to the Creditors' Assignee Official Assignee to a full and particular account or balance sheet of the Bankrupt's estate, and of all receipts, payments and other transactions of such Official Assignee and also a list of all the Creditors of the Bankrupt who shall have proved their debts against the

estate.

　　　　　LXXII. The Creditors' Assignee shall audit such account and may call for such Creditors' Assignee information from the Official Assignee as he possesses concerning the estate.

may call for informa-

tion.

LXXIII. No person shall be entitled, as against the Official or Creditors' Assignee, No person to withhold to withhold possession of books of account of the Bankrupt, or to claim any lien possession of books. thereon.

　　　　　LXXIV. At the meeting for choice of a Creditors' Assignee or at any other Creditors may ap- meeting called for the purpose, the majority in value of the creditors present may also point manager. determine whether a manager shall be appointed to collect and wind up the estate, under the inspection of the Creditors' Assignee or of a Committee of creditors, and may appoint such person with such remuneration out of the estate and generally upon such terms and for such period and with such directions as the majority shall think fit and the remuneration of such manager shall be subject to the control and review of the Court.

　　　　　LXXV. A majority in number and value of the creditors may at any meeting Removal of Assignee. duly called for the purpose, remove the Creditors' Assignee or manager or accept his resignation; and one-fourth in value of the creditors who have proved may at any time apply to the Court, by petition for the removal of the Creditors' Assignee or manager, and if on the hearing of such petition, the Court shall be of opinion that sufficient reason has been shown, it may remove such Creditors' Assignee or manager, and appoint a meeting of the creditors to be held for electing a new Creditors' Assignee and if the Assignee shall die, resign, or be removed or remain away from the Colony for three months at any one time, any creditor may apply to the Court to appoint a meeting for electing a new Creditors' Assignee, and the Court may accordingly appoint a meeting, whereof at least seven days' previous notice shall be given in the Hongkong Government Gazette and such other Newspapers as the Court may direct, and such meeting may elect a new Creditors' Assignee accordingly.

Creditors' Assignee.

　　　　　LXXVI. In all cases of the election of a new Creditors' Assignee, the proceedings Mode of electing new shall take place in like manner as is hereinbefore provided in the case of the first election and the new Creditors' Assignee shall have the same powers and perform the same duties as the Creditors' Assignee first chosen, and shall call to account such. Creditors' Assignee, his heirs, executors, administrators, or assigns as the case may require.

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As to valuation of

LXXVII. No valuation of a Bankrupt's property shall be made unless the Court Bankrupt's property. shall so direct: and any valuation required by the creditors shall be made in such

manner and upon such terms as general orders shall from time to time direct.

Duties of Creditors' Assignee.

Creditors' Assignee

Official Assignee.

LXXVIII. The Creditors' Assignee shall manage, and except as herein provided, realize and recover the estate belonging to the Bankrupt, and shall convert the same into money, and shall dispose of all monies not necessarily retained for current expen- ses, and all bills, notes, and negotiable instruments belonging to the estate, at such time and in such manner as a General Order shall on that behalf direct.

LXXIX. The Creditors' Assignee shall from time to time and so often as any to render accounts to General Order shall direct, render to the Official Assignee a debtor and creditor account of all monies received and paid by him on account of the Bankrupt or his estate verified on oath as a full, true and faithful account of his receipts and pay- ments as such Creditors' Assignee, and the Court may examine any account which may be made by or may come into the hands of the Official Assignee.

Assignees may ap-

manage estate.

LXXX. The Assignees may with the approbation of the Court appoint the Bank- point Bankrupt to 'rupt himself to superintend the management of the estate, or to carry on trade for behoof of the creditors, and in all or any other respects they may think fit to aid them in ad- ministering the Bankrupt's estate and effects in such manner and on such terms as they may think best for the benefit of the persons interested in the estate.

　　Power for Assignees to sell Bankrupt's book debts.

Disposal of Bank-

affairs are wound up.

LXXXI. At any time after the expiration of twelve months from adjudication, or at any earlier period with the approbation of the Court the Assignees may sell by Auction or Tender, or with the sanction of the Court by private contract, all or any of the book debts due, or growing due to the Bankrupt, and with the sanction of the Court the books relating thereto, and the goodwill of his trade or business, and assign the same to the purchaser: and such purchaser shall by virtue of the assignment have power to sue in his own name for the debts assigned to him as effectually, and with the same privileges concerning proof of the requisites of Bankruptcy and other matters, as the Assignee himself.

up,

LXXXII. When the affairs of the Bankrupt are fully wound

the Court may, rupts books, after his subject to the directions of any General Order, make from time to time such orders as in each case seems fit respecting the disposal or custody of any books, papers or documents relating to property or affairs in the possession or under the control of the Official Assignee or any other person.

On removal of Cre-

cial Assignee may be appointed.

LXXXIII. If the Creditors' Assignee shall wilfully fail to observe any of the ditors' Assignee, Offi-directions herein contained or shall be guilty of any neglect in the performance of his duty, or it shall be made to appear to the Court on the application of any two or more creditors that it would be for the benefit of the estate that such Creditors' Assignee should not continue to have the management and administration of the Bankrupt's estate, the Court may either appoint the Official Assignee to act jointly with such Creditors' Assignee, or remove such Creditors' Assignee, and direct a choice of another Creditors' Assignee or appoint the Official Assignee alone to wind up and administer the estate under the Bankruptcy, and, if a change of Assignees shall thereupon take place, the estate of the Bankrupt shall, by order of the Court, be divested out of the Assignee removed by the Court, and vested in the Assignee chosen or appointed under this Section.

Assignees to have

LXXXIV. All powers vested in any Bankrupt which he might legally execute all powers Bankrupt for his own benefit, may be executed by the Assignees for the benefit of the creditors,

in such manner as the Bankrupt might have executed the same.

might have had.

pointment of Assignees

would require be

registered.

Certificate of ap- LXXXV. Where according to law any conveyance or assignment of any real or to be registered where personal property of a Bankrupt would be required to be registered, enrolled, or re- any conveyance of corded in any Registry Office in Hongkong, then and in every such case the certificate Bankrupt's property of appointment of Assignees of the estate and effects of the Bankrupt shall be registered in the Registry Office, Court or place wherein such conveyance or assignment would require to be registered, enrolled or recorded, and such registry shall have the like effect to all intents and purposes, as the registry, enrolment or recording of such con- veyance or assignment would have had: and the title of any purchaser of any such property for valuable consideration without notice of the Bankruptcy, who shall have duly registered, enrolled or recorded his purchase deed previous to the registry hereby directed, shall not be invalidated by reason of such appointment of Assignees, or of the vesting of such property in them consequent thereupon, unless the certificate of such

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Bankrupt to join in conveyance.

LXXXVI. The Court may, upon the application of the Assignees, or of any pur- Court may order chaser from them of any part of the Bankrupt's estate, if it shall see fit, order the Bankrupt to join in any conveyance of such estate or any part thereof: and if he shall not execute such conveyance within the time directed by the order, such Bankrupt and all persons claiming under him shall be stopped from objecting to the validity of such conveyance and all estate, right, or title which such Bankrupt had therein shall be as effectually barred by such order as if such conveyance had been executed by him.

granted by Bankrupt

LXXXVII. If any Bankrupt shall have granted, conveyed, assured or pledged, Conditional estate any real or personal estate, or deposited any deed, such grant, conveyance, assurance, may be redeemed by pledge or deposit being upon condition or power of redemption, at a future day, by Assignees. payment of money or otherwise, the Assignees may, before the time of the performance of such condition, make tender, or payment of money, or other performance, according to such condition, as fully as the Bankrupt might have done: and after such tender, payment or performance, such real or personal estate may be sold and disposed of for the benefit of the creditors.

ject to the order of the

　　　　LXXXVIII. The Assignees shall be subject to the orders of the Court in their. Assignees to be sub- conduct as Assignees: and the Court may at all times summon the Assignees, and Court. require them to produce all books, papers, deeds, writings, or other documents relating to the Bankruptcy in their possession, and direct them to pay and deliver over to the Official Assignee, all monies, books, papers, deeds, writings and other documents which may have come to their possession as Assignees.

becomes Bankrupt

of Assignees and of

　　　　LXXXIX. If any person adjudged Bankrupt shall at the time of the adjudication, If a member of a firm be a member of a firm the Court may authorize the Assignees upon their application Court may authorise to commence or prosecute any action at law or suit in equity, in the name of such action or suit in name Assignees and of the remaining partner, against any debtor of the partnership, and such remaining partner. Judgment, Decree, or Order may be obtained therein as if such action or suit had been instituted with the consent of such partner, and if such partner shall execute any release of the debt or demand for which such action or suit is instituted, such re- lease shall be void: Provided that every such partner shall have notice given him of such application, and be at liberty to show cause against it, and if no benefit be claimed by him by virtue of the said proceedings, shall be indemnified against the payment of any costs in respect of such action or suit, in such manner as the Court may direct: and such Court may, upon the application of such partner, direct that he may receive so much of the proceeds of such action or suit as the Court shall direct.

tute or defend actions

and submit disputes to

XC. The Assignees with the leave of the Court first obtained upon application Assignees may insti- to such Court but not otherwise, may commence, prosecute or defend, any action at and compound for law or suit in equity which the Bankrupt might have commenced and prosecuted or debts due to the estate, defended, and in such case, the costs to which they may be put in respect of such suit arbitration. or action shall be allowed out of the proceeds of the estate and effects of the Bankrupt: and with like leave of the Court, after notice to such creditors and subject to such conditions (if any) as to obtaining the consent of creditors, or any proportion of them, as the Court shall think fit to direct, the Assignees may take such reasonable part of any debts due to Bankrupt's estate as may by composition be gotten, or may give time or take security for the payment of such debts: and may submit to arbitration any dif ference or dispute between the Assignees and any other person, for or on account, or by reason of anything relating to the estate and effects of the Bankrupt.

If petition or adju- dication be annulled &c., persons from

have recovered or who

charged from claims

　　　　XCI. All persons from whom the Assignees shall have recovered any real or personal estate, either by Judgment or decree, are hereby discharged in case the adjudication or petition for adjudication, be afterwards annulled or dismissed from all whom the Assignees demands which may thereafter be made in respect of the same by the person against have bona fide paid whom such adjudication was made, and all persons claiming under him; and all persons the Assignees, &c., dis- who shall without action or suit, bon? fide deliver up possession of any real or personal by the Bankrupt. estate to the Assignees, or pay any debt claimed by them, are hereby discharged from all claim of any such person as aforesaid, in respect of the same or any person claiming under him: Provided the persons so delivering up any real or personal estate or paying any debt, shall not have had notice of an action, suit, or other proceeding to dispute or annul the adjudication or petition for adjudication, and such action, suit, or other pro- ceeding shall not have been commenced and prosecuted within the time and in manner allowed by this Ordinance.

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If Assignee indebted

becomes Bankrupt his

lease his future effects

XCII. If any Assignee indebted to the estate of which he is such Assignee in to Bankrupt's estate respect of money being part of the estate of the Bankrupt retained or employed by him, discharge shall not re- become Bankrupt and obtain his discharge, it shall have the effect only of freeing his in respect of such debt. person from arrest and imprisonment; but his future effects (his tools of trade, necessary household goods and the necessary wearing apparel of himself, his wife and children excepted) shall remain liable for so much of his debt to the estate of which he was Assignee, as shall not be paid by dividends under his Bankruptcy, and for interest at the rate of Twelve per cent per annum on the whole debt.

　　　Suits not to abate by death or removal of Assignees.

If Assignees com-

time allowed to dispute

estate may pay money into Court.

XCIII. Whenever an Assignee shall die or be removed, or a new Assignee shall be chosen, no action at Law or suit in Equity shall be thereby abated, but the Court in which any action or suit is depending may, upon the suggestion of such death, or removal and new choice, allow the name of the surviving or new Assignee to be substituted in the place of the former: and such action or suit shall be prosecuted in the name or names of the said surviving or new Assignee or Assignees, in the same manner as if he had originally commenced the same.

XCIV. If the Assignee commence any action or suit for any money due to the mence action before Bankrupt's estate, before the time allowed for the Bankrupt to dispute the Bankruptcy the Bankruptcy has shall have elapsed, any defendant in any such action or suit, shall be entitled, after elapsed, debtor to notice given to the Assignees, to pay the same or any part thereof, into the Court in which such action or suit is brought; and all proceedings with respect to the money so paid into Court shall thereupon be stayed until such time shall have elapsed; and if within that time the Bankrupt shall not have commenced such action, suit or other proceeding, and prosecuted the same with due diligence, the money shall be paid out of Court to the Official Assignee, but otherwise shall abide the event of such action, suit or other proceeding: and upon such event shall be paid out of Court, either to the Official Assignee or the person adjudged Bankrupt as the Court shall direct; and after such payment of money so made into Court, it shall not be lawful for the person adjudged Bankrupt to proceed against the defendant for the recovery of the same money.

Limitation of action.

General issue.

Court may deter-

between Assignees and

XCV. Every action brought against any person for any thing done in pur- suance of this Ordinance shall be commenced within three months next after the fact committed: and the defendant in any such action may plead the general issue and give this Ordinance and the special matter in evidence at the trial, and that the same was done by authority of this Ordinance; and if it shall appear so to have been done, or that such action was commenced after the time limited as aforesaid for briging the same, the jury shall find for the defendant; and if there be a verdict for the defen- dant, or if the plaintiff be nonsuited, or discontinue his action or suit after appearance thereto, or if upon demurrer, Judgment shall be given against the plaintiff, the de- fendant shall receive such full and reasonable indemnity as to all costs, charges and expenses incurred in and about any such action as shall be taxed by the proper officer in that behalf, subject to be reviewed in like manner by the same authority as any other taxation of costs by such officer.

　　　　　　　　　XCVI. In case of any claim, dispute or difference between the Official Assignee, mine on all differences the Creditors' Assignee, and the creditors of any Bankrupt or any of such persons, or creditors, or between between any persons claiming under a trust deed, deed of arrangement, relating to any parties claiming under Bankrupts or Debtor's estate, or to any money or property claimed as part of the estate

trust deeds.

Goods in the posses-

sition of the Bankrupt

of any Bankrupt or debtor, either party may apply to the Court, and the Court may determine the same, and may summon and examine upon oath, the official or Creditors' Assignee, trustee or any other person whomsoever as to any matters and things con- cerning the Bankruptcy or trust estate, and may direct such enquiries, and give such directions, and make such orders relative thereto, as it shall see fit: and may award costs personally or in any other manner against the Official or Creditors' Assignee, trustee or any other person: Provided that in all cases in which a resolution has been come to by a majority in number and value of the creditors assembled in a meeting, regard shall be had by the Court to such resolution, and the same shall not be set aside by the Court unless such resolution shall in the opinion of the Court be unjust or in- equitable and not fit to be binding and conclusive under this Ordinance.

Power of the Court over certain descriptions of property.

XCVII. If any Bankrupt at the time he becomes Bankrupt shall, by the consent sion, order, or dispo- and permission of the true owner thereof, have in his possession order or disposition, any to be deemed his pro- goods or chattels whereof he was reputed owner, or whereof he had taken upon him the sale, alteration or disposition as owner, the Court may order the same to be sold

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and disposed of for the benefit of the creditors under the Bankruptcy: Provided that Proviso for assign- nothing herein contained shall invalidate or affect any transfer or assignment of ments of vessels.

any ship or vessels, or any share thereof, made as a security for any debt or debts either by way of mortgage or assignment, duly registered according to the provisions of any Act of the Imperial Parliament now or hereafter in force relating to the registering of British Vessels.

certain conveyances,

XCVIII. If any Bankrupt being at the time insolvent, shall (except upon the mar- Power of Court over riage of any of his children or for some valuable consideration) have conveyed, assigned, &c., made by Bank- or transferred to any person any hereditaments, offices fees, annuities, leases, goods, or rupt. chattels, or have delivered or made over to any person any bills, bonds, notes, or other securities or have transferred his debts to any other person or into any other person's name, the Court may order the same to be sold and disposed of for the benefit of the creditors under the Bankruptcy, and every such sale shall be valid against the Bankrupt and such persons and all persons claiming under him.

stock, Court may make

XCIX. If any Bankrupt shall have any Government funds or stock of any public Where Bankrupt Company standing in his name or in his own right, the Court may by writing order all beneficially entitled to persons whose act or consent is thereto necessary to transfer the same into the name of order for transfer. the Assignees, and to pay all dividends upon the same to the Official Assignee; and all such persons whose act or consent is so necessary are hereby indemnified from all things done or permitted pursuant to such order.

one year's rent due.

C. No distress for rent made and levied after an act of Bankruptcy upon the Distress not to be goods and effects of any Bankrupt whether before or after the filing of the petition for available for more than adjudication, shall be available for more than one year's rent, accrued prior to the day of the filing of such petition: but the landlord or persons to whom the rent shall be The Landlord to prove due shall be allowed to come in as a creditor for the overplus of the rent due, and for for the residue. which the distress shall not be available.

as to the disposal of

certain

CI. In any case where any person, against whom an adjudication may have been Discretion in Court made under this Ordinance, may be entitled to any annuity for his own life, or other property in uncertain interest, or to any reversionary or contingent interest, or to property under cases. such circumstances that the immediate sale thereof for payment of his debts may be very prejudicial to him and deprive him of the means of subsistence which he might otherwise have after payment of his debts, and it may be proper to authorize the raising of money by way of mortgage for payment of the debts, or part of the debts of such person, instead of selling the property of such person for that purpose, the Court may take into consideration all circumstances affecting the property of any such person; and if it shall appear to the Court that it would be reasonable to make any special order touching the same, the Court may do so, and direct that such property as it may be expedient not to sell, or not to sell immediately, according to the provisions of this Ordinance, shall not be sold, and may from time to time direct in what manner such property shall be managed for the benefit of the creditors of such person, until the same can be pro- perly sold, or until payment of all such creditors, according to the provisions of this Ordinance, shall have been made, and may make all such orders touching the sale or disposition of such property as the Court shall see fit, considering the rights of the creditors and the future benefit of such person after payment of his debts, and upon such terms and conditions with respect to the allowance of interest on debts not bearing interest or other circumstances, as the Court shall see fit; and if it shall appear to the Court that the debts of such person can be discharged by means of money raised by way of mortgage on any property of such person, instead of raising the same by sale, the Court may so order, and may give all necessary directions for such

purpose, and generally direct all things which may be proper for the discharge of the debts of such person, in such manner as may be most consistent with the interests of such person in any surplus of his effects after payment of such debts; and in every such case the discharge of such Bankrupt shall not be held to discharge him or his estate from any debt secured by him by way of mortgage or otherwise under this Section.

may order conveyance

　　　　CII. If any Bankrupt shall as trustee be seized, possessed of or entitled to either Where Bankrupt is alone or jointly, any real or personal estate, or any interest secured upon or arising out a trustee the Court of the same, or shall have standing in his name as trustee, either alone or jointly, any or assignment to an- Government stock, funds, or annuities, or any of the stock of any public Company, the other trustee, Court on petition of the person entitled in possession to the receipt of the rents, issues, and profits, dividends, interest, or produce thereof, on due notice given to all other persons, (if any) interested therein, may order the Assignees, and all persons whose act and consent thereto is necessary, to convey assign or transfer the said estate, interest,

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Titles to property

ed unless proceedings

stock, funds, or annuities to such person as the Court shall think fit, upon the same trusts as the said estate, interest, stock, funds, or annuities were subject to before the Bankruptcy, or such of them as shall be then subsisting and capable of taking effect, and also to receive and pay over the rents, issues and profits, dividends, interest or produce thereof as the Court shall direct.

CIII. No title to any real or personal estate sold under any Bankruptcy shall be sold not to be impeach- impeached by the Bankrupt, or any person claiming under him, in respect of any defect taken to anul and in the petition for adjudication, or in any of the proceedings under the same, unless the duly prosecuted. Bankrupt shall within the time allowed by this Ordinance have commenced proceedings

to dispute or dismiss the petition or adjudication and duly prosecuted the same.

any Treasurer, &c., or

The Court after ad- CIV. After any adjudication shall have been advertised in the Hongkong Govern- judication may order ment Gazette, the Court may order any Treasurer or other officer or any banker, agent of the Bankrupt, attorney, or solicitor, or other agent of the Bankrupt, to pay and deliver over to the to deliver all moneys, Official Assignee all moneys, or securities for money, in his custody, possession, or power as such Treasurer, officer, banker, or agent, and which he is not by law entitled to retain as against the Bankrupt or his Assignee.

&c.

Payments, convey-

executions against

no notice of prior act of Bankruptcy.

As to transactions not affected by Bankruptcy.

CV. Every payment really and bona fide made by any Bankrupt, or by any ances, contracts, &c., person on his behalf, before the filing of a Petition for adjudication to any Creditor of lands (if executed by Such Bankrupt, and every payment really and bon? fide made to any Bankrupt before seizure) to be valid, if the filing of such Petition, and every conveyance by any Bankrupt bon? fide made and executed before the filing of such Petition, and every contract, dealing, and transaction, by and with any Bankrupt really and bon? fide made and entered into before the filing of such Petition, and every execution and attachment against the lands and tenements of any Bankrupt bona fide executed by seizure, and every execution and attachment against the goods and chattels of any Bankrupt bond fide executed and levied by seizure and sale before the filing of such Petition, shall be deemed to be valid, notwithstanding any prior act of Bankruptcy by such Bankrupt committed, provided that the person so dealing with, or paying to, or being paid by such Bankrupt, or at whose suit, or on whose account, such execution or attachment shall have issued, had not at the time of such payment, conveyance, contract dealing or transaction, or at the time of so execu- ting or levying such execution or attachment, or, at the time of making any sale there- But nothing herein under, notice of any prior act of Bankruptcy by him committed; Provided also, that payments &c., by way nothing herein contained shall be deemed or taken to give validity to any payment, or of fraudulent prefer- to any delivery or transfer of any goods or chattels made by any Bankrupt being a fraudulent preference of any Creditor, of such Bankrupt, or to any conveyance, or equitable mortgage made or given by any Bankrupt, by way of fraudulent preference of

any Creditor of such Bankrupt, or to any execution founded on a judgment on a warrant of Attorney or Cognovit Actionem, or Judge's order obtained by consent given by any Bankrupt by way of fraudulent preference.

to give validity to

ence.

Bona fide purchases

by notice of act of

petition filed within

the act of Bankruptcy.

Certain warrants of

& consents to Judge's

void.

months filing

CVI. No purchase from any Bankrupt bona fide and for valuable consideration not to be impeached where the purchaser had notice at the time of such purchase of an act of Bankruptcy Bankruptcy, unless by such Bankrupt committed, shall be impeached by reason thereof unless a Petition twelve months after for adjudication shall have been filed within Twelve months after such act of Bankruptcy. CVII. Every warrant of Attorney to confess judgment in any personal action given attorney Cognovits, by any Bankrupt after the commencement of this Ordinance, and within Two months order given within next before the filing of a Petition for adjudication by or against such Bankrupt, and petition to be off and being wholly or in part for or in respect of an antecedent debt or money demand; and every Cognovit Actionem or consent to a Judge's order for Judgment given by any Bankrupt at any time after the commencement of this Ordinance and within Two months next before the filing of any such Petition, in any action commenced by collusion with the Bankrupt and not adversely, or purporting to have been given in an action, but having been in fact given before the commencement of such action against the Bankrupt, such Bankrupt being unable to meet his engagements at the time of giving such warrant of Attorney, Cognovit Actionem, or consent (as the case may be) shall be null and void, as against the Assignees and Creditors under the Bankruptcy of such Debtor whether the same shall have been given by such Debtor in contemplation of Bankruptcy or not.

Provisions of 3 Geo.

4 c. 39 extended to Assignees.

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frauds upon Creditors by secret warrants of Attorney to confess Judgment: and whereas it is expedient to extend the provisions of that Act; be it enacted and ordained that the last mentioned Act shall extend to the provisional or other Assignee or Assignees of every Prisoner whose Estate shall after the expiration of Twenty one days next after his execution of such warrant of Attorney or giving of such Cognovit Actionem as therein mentioned, be vested in the Provisional Assignee of the Court, by virtue of this Ordinance, as if the last mentioned Act had been expressly herein enacted and ordained; and every such warrant of Attorney, and Judgment and execution thereon, and every such Cognovit Actionem and Judgment entered up thereon as are declared by the last mentioned Act to be fraudulent and void against the Assignees mentioned therein shall be deemed equally fraudulent and void against the Official or other Assignee or Assignees of such Debtor appointed under this Ordinance; and such Official or other Assignee or Assignees shall be entitled to recover back, and receive for the use of the Creditors of such Debtor, all and every monies levied and effects seized under or by virtue of any such Judgment or execution.

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Chambers or before

　　　　CIX. Every Creditor of the Bankrupt may after adjudication prove his debt by Proof in Court or in deposition in Court or in Chambers or before any Officer appointed for that purpose at officer appointed or by any meeting of Creditors elsewhere than in Court, or by affidavit upon his own oath, Affidavit. or upon that of any other person in his employment: Provided that where such Depo- sition or Affidavit shall be made by any other Person than the Creditor, the deponent shall in his Deposition or Affidavit, set forth that he is duly authorized by his principal to make the Deposition or Affidavit, and that it is within his own knowledge, that the debt was incurred, and for the consideration stated, and that to the best of his know- ledge and belief the debt still remains unpaid and unsatisfied.

　　　　CX. Every Creditor of the Bankrupt may also after adjudication, prove his Proof by post. debt, by delivering or sending through the General Post, before the appointment of a Creditors' Assignee to the Official Assignee and after such appointment to the Creditor's Assignee a statement of such debt and of the Account if any between the Creditor and the Bankrupt, together with a declaration signed by the Creditor, appended thereto, that such statement is a full, true, and complete statement of account between the Creditor and the Bankrupt, and that the debt thereby appearing to be due from the estate of the Bankrupt to the Creditor is justly due: and all bodies politic and public companies incorporated, or authorized to sue or bring actions, may prove by an Agent, provided such Agent shall in this declaration declare that he is such Agent, and that he is authorized to make such proof: and such declaration signed by such Creditor and Agent respectively as aforesaid, shall be in such form as general orders shall direct.

misdemeanor.

CXI. Any person who shall wilfully and corruptly make any declaration for proof False declaration a of debt as aforesaid, knowing the same, or the statement of account to which the same shall be appended, to be untrue in any material particulars, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be liable to undergo the pains and penalties imposed upon persons guilty of wilful and corrupt perjury.

　　　　CXII. The Official or Creditors' Assignee, as the case may be, shall examine all the statements of account as aforesaid and compare the same with the books, accounts and other documents of the bankrupt, and shall from time to time make out a list of the Creditors who have proved their debts, stating the amount and nature of such debts, which list shall be open to the inspection of any creditor who has proved under the

estate.

Official Assignee to of account, and make out list of Creditors

examine all statements

who have proved.

Power to examine upon oath alleged Cre-

　　　　CXIII. The Court may, on the application of the Assignee, or of any Creditor, or of the Bankrupt, or without any application, examine upon oath or otherwise any person ditors, &c. tendering, or who has made a proof, and may summon any person capable of giving evidence concerning such proof, and, in like manner, where the debt is tendered on affidavit or statement, as hereinbefore provided, may summon and examine on oath or otherwise, the person who has made the affidavit or statement, and any other person capable of giving evidence concerning the debt sought to be proved.

any

in respect of debts con-

　　　　CXIV. Every person with whom any Bankrupt shall have really and bona fide Bon? fide Creditors contracted debt or demand before the filing of the petition for adjudication shall tracted after an act notwithstanding any prior act of bankruptcy committed by such Bankrupt, be admitted of Bankruptcy may to prove the same, as if no such act of bankruptcy had been committed, provided such prove. person had not, at the time the same was contracted, notice of any act of bankruptcy, by such Bankrupt committed.

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Proof for money,

payment may be en-

CXV. A person entitled to enforce against the Bankrupt payment of any money, costs, &c., of which costs, or expenses by process of contempt issuing out of any Court shall be entitled to forced by process of Come in, as a Creditor under the bankruptcy, and prove for the amount payable under the process, subject to such ascertaining of the amount as may be properly had by taxation or otherwise.

contempt.

Proof for propor- tionate part of rent

CXVI. In all cases in which the Bankrupt is liable to pay any rent or other pay- and other payments ment falling due at fixed or stated periods, and the adjudication shall happen at any falling due at fixed time other than one of such fixed or stated periods, the person entitled to such rent or other payment may prove for a proportionate part thereof up to the day of the adjudi- cation in such manner as if the said rent or payment grew due from day to day and not at such fixed or stated periods as aforesaid.

periods.

　　Proof in respect of distinct contracts.

Proof in respect of

CXVII. If any Debtor shall at the time of adjudication be liable upon any bill of exchange or promissory note in respect of distinct contracts, as member of two or more firms carrying on separate and distinct trades, and having distinct estates to be wound up in Bankruptcy or as a sole trader and also as the member of a Firm, the circumstance that such Firms are in whole or in part composed of the same individuals, or that the sole contractor is also one of the joint contractors, shall not prevent proof and receipt of dividend in respect of such distinct contracts against the estates respectively liable upon such contracts.

CXVIII. If any bankrupt shall at the time of adjudication be liable, by reason of unliquidated damages. any contract or promise, to a demand in the nature of damages which have not been and cannot be otherwise liquidated or ascertained, the Court may direct such damages to be assessed either by a Jury before itself, or in the Court of Summary Jurisdiction without a Jury, and to give all necessary directions for such purpose; and the amount of damages, when assessed, shall be provable, as if a debt due, at the time of the Bank- ruptcy; Provided, that in case all necessary parties agree, the Court shall have power to assess such damages without the intervention of a Jury, or a reference to the Court of Summary Jurisdiction.

Proof for premiums

rance.

CXIX. If any Bankrupt shall at the time of adjudication be liable by reason of any upon policies of Insu- contract or promise to pay premiums upon any policy of insurance, or any other sums of money, whether yearly or otherwise, or to repay to or indemnify any person against any such payments, the person entitled to the benefit of such contract or promise may, if he think fit, apply to the Court to set a value upon his interest under such contract or promise, and the Court is hereby required to ascertain the value thereof, and to admit such person to prove the amount so ascertained, and to receive dividends thereon. CXX. The Court, out of the estate and effects of the Bankrupt, shall order pay- ment of all Duties, Rates, Taxes and Crown Rents due from the Bankrupt at the time of his Bankruptcy.

Payments of assess- ed Taxes.

full.

One year's local

CXXI. The Court, out of the estate and effects of the Bankrupt, shall order rates may be paid in payment of all such rates as may be due from him at the time of his being adjudicated a Bankrupt, provided such rates have become due during the Twelve months immediately preceding the Bankruptcy.

Three months wages

Clerks or Servants.

CXXII. When any Bankrupt shall have been indebted, at the time of filing the or salary to be paid to Petition for Adjudication, to any Servant or Clerk of such Bankrupt, in respect of the wages or salary of such Servant or Clerk, so much as shall be so due, not exceeding Three months wages or salary, and not exceeding Five Hundred Dollars, may be paid to such Servant or Clerk out of the estate of such Bankrupt: and such Servant or Clerk may prove for any sum exceeding such amount.

Fifty Dollars wages

or workman,

CXXIII. When any Bankrupt shall have been indebted, at the time of filing the to be paid to labourer Petition for Adjudication, to any labourer or workman of such Bankrupt, in respect of the wages or labour of such labourer or workman, so much as shall be so due, not exceeding Fifty Dollars may be paid to such labourer or workman out of the estate of such Bankrupt; and such labourer or workman may prove for any sum exceeding such amount.

Apprentices to Bankrupts discharged

CXXIV. Where any person shall have been an apprentice to a Bankrupt at the from their indentures. time of the filing of the Petition for Adjudication, the filing of such Petition shall, unless all necessary parties shall consent in writing that the indenture shall remain in force, be and enure as a complete discharge of the indenture whereby such apprentice was bound;

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sum to be paid in re-

and if any sum shall have been really and bona fide paid, by, or on behalf of such Court may order any apprentice to the Bankrupt, as an apprentice fee, the Court may upon proof thereof, spect of apprentice order any sum to be paid out of the Estate of the said Bankrupt to, or for the use of fees. such Apprentice, which the Court shall think reasonable, regard being had, in estimating such sum, to the amount of the sum so paid by or on behalf of such Apprentice, and to the time during which such Apprentice shall have resided with the Bankrupt previous to the filing of such Petition.

credits may be set off

act of Bankruptcy.

　　　　CXXV. Where there has been mutual credit given by the Bankrupt and any Mutual debts and other person, or where there are mutual debts between the Bankrupt and any other notwithstanding prior person, the Court shall state the account between them, and one debt or demand may be set against another, notwithstanding any prior act of Bankruptcy committed by such Bankrupt, before the credit given to or the debt contracted by him; and what shall appear due on either side on the balance of such account, and no more shall be claimed or paid on either side respectively; and every debt or demand hereby made provable against the estate of the Bankrupt, may also be set off in manner aforesaid against such estate, provided the person claiming the benefit of such set-off, had not when such credit was given, notice of an act of Bankruptcy by such Bankrupt committed.

at the time of the

bate of interest.

　　　　CXXVI. Any person who shall have given credit to the Bankrupt upon valuable Deeds not payable consideration for any money or other matter or thing whatsoever which shall not have Bankruptcy may be become payable when such Bankrupt committed an act of Bankruptcy, and whether such proved, deducting re- credit shall have been given upon any Bill, Bond, Note, or other negotiable security, or not, shall be entitled to prove such Debt, Bill, Bond, Note, or other security as if the same was payable presently, and receive dividends equally with the other creditors, deducting only thereout a rebate of interest for what he shall so receive at the rate of Twelve per centum per annum, to be computed from the declaration of a dividend to the time such debt would have become payable according to the terms upon which it was contracted.

　　　　CXXVII. Any person who at the time of filing a Petition for Adjudication, shall be surety or liable for any debt or demand of the Bankrupt, provable under this Ordinance, or bail for the Bankrupt, either to the Sheriff or to the Action, if he shall have paid the debt or demand or any part thereof in discharge of the whole debt or demand, (although he may have paid the same after the filing of the Petition for Adjudication) if the Creditor shall have proved his debt or demand under the Bankruptcy, shall be entitled to stand in the place of such creditor as to the dividends and all other rights under the bankruptcy which such creditor possessed or would be entitled to in respect of such proof: or if the Creditor shall not have proved, such surety or person liable, or bail, shall be entitled to prove his demand in respect of such payment as a debt under the bankruptcy, not disturbing the former dividends, and may receive dividends with the other Creditors, although he may have become surety, liable, or bail as afore- said, after an act of bankruptcy committed by the Bankrupt: provided that such person had not when he became such surety or bail, or so liable as aforesaid, notice of any act of bankruptcy by such Bankrupt committed.

Sureties and persons

liable for the debts of a Bankrupt may prove

after having paid such

debt.

Respondentia

admitted to claim and,

CXXVIII. The Obligee in any Bottomry or Respondentia Bond, and the assured Obligees in Bottom- in any Policy of Insurance made upon good and valuable consideration, shall be ad- Bonds, and assured in mitted to claim, and, after the loss or contingency shall have happened, to prove, his policy of assurance debt or demand in respect thereof and receive dividends with the other Creditors, as if after loss to prove. the loss or contingency had happened before the filing of the petition for adjudication against the Obligor or Insurer: and the person effecting any Policy of Insurance upon Persons effecting any ship or goods with any person, (as a Subscriber or Underwriter) having become or Insurance admitted to becoming Bankrupt shall be entitled to prove any loss to which such Bankrupt shall be liable in respect of such subscription, although the person so effecting such Policy was not beneficially interested in such ship or goods, in case the person so interested is not within the Colony.

prove loss.

admitted to prove.

CXXIX. Any Annuity Creditor of any Bankrupt by whatever Assurance his Annuity Creditors Annuity be secured, and whether there be or be not any Arrears of such Annuity due at the time of the bankruptcy, shall be entitled to prove for the value of such Annuity, which value the Court shall ascertain regard being had to the original price given for such Annuity, deducting therefrom such diminution in the value thereof as shall have been caused by the lapse of time since the grant thereof to the time of the filing of the petition for adjudication.

of annuities granted

　　　　CXXX. No person entitled to any Annuity granted by any Bankrupt, shall sue Sureties for payment any person who may be collateral surety for the payment of such Annuity, until such by Bankrupt, in what

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manner to come under annuitant shall have proved against such Bankrupt's estate for the value of such Annuity and for the Arrears thereof; and if such surety, after such proof, pay the amount proved, he shall thereby be discharged from all claims in respect of such Annuity; and if such surety shall not (before any payment of the Annuity shall have become due after the bankruptcy) pay the sum so proved, he may be sued for the accruing payments of such Annuity until the annuitant shall have been paid or satisfied, the amount so proved, with interest thereon at the rate of Twelve per centum per annum from the time of notice of such proof, and of the amount thereof, being given to such surety; and after such payment or satisfaction, such surety shall stand in the place of such annuitant, in respect of such proof, to the amount so paid or satisfied by such surety, and the dis- charge of such Bankrupt, shall be a release to him, from all claims of such annuitant, or of such surety in respect of such Annuity; provided that such surety shall be entitled to credit, in account with such annuitant, for any dividends received by such annuitant under the bankruptcy, before the surety shall have fully paid or satisfied the amount so proved.

Debt contingent at

of the petition to be

thereof ascertained by

the contingency has

CXXXI. If any Bankrupt shall, before the filing of a petition for adjudication, the time of the filing have contracted any debt payable upon a contingency which shall not have happened proveable for the value before the filing of such petition, the person with whom such debt has been contracted the Court, or in value may, if he think fit, apply to the Court to set a value upon such debt, and the Court is not ascertained before hereby required to ascertain the value thereof, and to admit such person to prove the happened, then, after amount so ascertained, and to receive dividends thereon or if such value shall not be so the contingency has ascertained before the contingency shall have happened, then such person may, after happened, the amount such contingency shall have happened, prove in respect of such debt, and receive divi- of debt may be proved. dends with the other Creditors not disturbing any former dividends: provided such person had not, when such debt was contracted, notice of any act of bankruptcy by such Bankrupt committed.

Liability contingent

tition may be admitted

　　　　　　　　　CXXXII. If any Bankrupt shall have incurred or become liable to, or bound by at the filing of the pe- any contract, covenant, or obligation, or subject to any duty, either absolute or upon a to claim, and after contingency respectively, and either present or future, or whereby, or by reason or on contingency has hap-breach whereof respectively he shall or may become liable, either absolutely or contin- been ascertained, de- gently, to pay any money or damages, either liquidated or unliquidated, and either mand may be proved. then or at some future time or times, and the demand in respect thereof shall not have

pened and the demand

goods, but which have

amount paid to

if the goods be unre- deemed.

been ascertained before the filing of the petition for adjudication in every such case, if such demand be not provable under any other provision of this Ordinance, the person with or to whom such liability to pay has been contracted or incurred may, if he think fit, apply to the Court to set a value thereon; and the Court is hereby required to ascertain the value thereof, and to admit such person to prove the amount so ascertained and to receive dividends thereon: or such person may if he think fit apply to be admit- ted and shall be admitted to claim for such sum as the Court shall think fit; and after the contingency, if any, shall have happened, and the demand in respect of such liability to pay, shall have been ascertained, he shall be admitted to prove such demand, and receive dividends with the other Creditors, and so far as practicable, as if the contin- gency if any, had happened and the demand had been ascertained before the filing of such petition, but not disturbing former dividends; provided that where any such claim shall not have, either in whole or in part, been converted into a proof within six months after the filing of the petition for adjudication, it may, upon the application of the Assignees at any time after the expiration of such time if the Court shall think fit, be expunged either in whole or in part from the proceedings.

On Bankruptcy of CXXXIII. If any Agent intrusted with the possession of goods within the meaning agent intrusted with of an Act of the Imperial Parliament passed in the Session holden in the Fifth and Sixth been pledged by him, years of the Reign of Her present Majesty intituled "An Act to amend the Law relating Owner may prove for to advances bona fide made to Agents intrusted with goods," shall have become bankrupt, redeem, or for value, the owner of any goods so intrusted to such Agent, and which shall have been redeemed by such owner in manner provided by the said Act after having been pledged by such Agent, shall, in respect of the sum paid by him on account of such Agent for such redemption, be held to have paid such sum for the use of such Agent before his bank- ruptcy, or in case such goods shall not be so redeemed, the owner shall be deemed a Creditor of such Agent for the value of the goods so pledged at the time of the pledge, and shall, if he think fit, be entitled in either of such cases to prove for or set off the sum so paid, or the value of such goods, as the case may be.

　　Interest upon debts, when proveable,

CXXXIV. Upon every debt or sum certain payable at a certain time or otherwise, though not reserved Whereupon interest is not reserved or agreed for, and which shall be overdue at the time of the filing of the petition for adjudication, and provable thereunder the Creditor

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shall be entitled to prove for interest, to be calculated at a rate not exceeding Twelve per centum per annum, up to the date of the filing of such petition, from the time when such debt or sum certain was payable, if such debt or sum be payable by virtue of some written instrument at a certain time, or if payable otherwise, then from the time when demand of payment shall have been made in writing, so as such demand shall give notice to the debtor that interest will be claimed from the date of such demand until the time of payment.

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ceed against the Bank-

　　　　CXXXV. No Creditor who has brought any action or instituted any suit against Proving debt to be any Bankrupt in respect of a demand prior to the adjudication, or which might have an election not to pro- been proved as a debt under the bankruptcy, shall prove a debt under such bankruptcy rupt by action. or have any claim entered upon the proceedings without relinquishing such action or suit, and the proving or claiming a debt under a petition for adjudication by any Creditor shall be deemed an election by such Creditor to take the benefit of such petition with respect to the debt so proved or claimed; provided that such Creditor shall not be liable to the payment to such Bankrupt or his Assignees, of the costs of such action or suit, so relinquished by him, and that where any such Creditor shall have brought an action or suit against such Bankrupt jointly with any other person, his relinquishing such action or suit against the Bankrupt, shall not affect such action or suit against such other person: provided also that any Creditor who shall have so proved or claimed, if the petition for adjudication be afterwards dismissed may proceed in the action as if he had not so proved or claimed.

more than other Cre-

CXXXVI. No Creditor having security for his debt, shall receive upon any such Creditors having security more than a rateable part of such debt, except in respect of any execution or security not to receive extent served and levied by seizure and sale upon, or any mortgage of or lien upon any ditors. part of the property of such Bankrupt before the filing of the petition for adjudication.

　　　　CXXXVII. The Court may at any time expunge or reduce a proof of debt on such application and such evidence as it shall think fit, and for the purpose may summon and examine upon oath or otherwise any person who shall have proved together with any person whose evidence may appear to the Court to be material either in support of, or in opposition to, such debt, and may make such order as to the costs of any application in that behalf as it shall see fit.

How proof may be expunged.

　　　　CXXXVIII. Fourteen days after any Bankrupt shall have passed his last examina- Order of discharge. tion, the Court may make an order to be called an Order of discharge, and such Order shall thereupon take effect from the date thereof except the same be suspended as here- inafter provided.

To discharge Bank-

proveable under his

　　　　CXXXIX. When the Order of discharge shall take effect it shall, subject to any con- dition mentioned therein, discharge the Bankrupt from all debts, claims and demands rupt from all claims provable under his bankruptcy, and from the effects of any process issuing out of any Bankruptcy. Court for contempt of any Court for non-payment of money, or of costs or expenses in any Court, and from all costs which he would be liable to pay in consequence of or on purging his contempt and any Bankrupt in custody under any such process as aforesaid shall on obtaining his discharge be entitled to be discharged from such custody forthwith.

under contracts, &c.,

CXL. No Bankrupt after the order of discharge shall take effect shall be liable Bankrupt not liable to pay or satisfy any debt, claim or demand proveable under the Bankruptcy, or any made after filing peti- part of such debt, claim or demand upon any contract, promise or agreement made after tion for adjudication. the filing of the petition for adjudication.

CXLI. If the Assignee or any Creditor shall allege, and if the Court without If Bankrupt guilty of misdemeanor, Court such allegation shall be of opinion, that there is ground for charging the Bankrupt with may suspend or refuse Acts or Conduct amounting to a misdemeanor under this Ordinance, the Court may order of discharge. direct the Attorney General to prosecute such Bankrupt under this Ordinance; and in any such case the Order of discharge of such Bankrupt shall not be granted until after the trial of such Bankrupt, and may thereupon be granted or wholly refused or sus- pended from taking effect or be granted upon such conditions as the Court shall think

fit.

on trade by fictitious

　　　　CXLII. If it shall appear to the Court that the Bankrupt has carried on trade by If Bankrupt carried means of fictitious capital, or that he could not at the time when any of his debts were capital, Court may contracted have had any reasonable or probable ground of expectation of being able to refuse or suspend

　　　　the same, or that he has with intent to conceal the true state of his affairs wilfully omitted to keep proper books of account, or that his bankruptcy is attributable to rash

pay

order.

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and hazardous speculation or unjustifiable extravagance in living, or that he has put any of his Creditors to unnecessary expense by frivolous or vexatious defence to any Action or Suit to recover any debt or money due to him, the Court may either refuse an Order of discharge or may suspend the same from taking effect for such time as it shall think fit, or may grant an Order of discharge subject to any conditions touching any salary, pay, emoluments, profits, wages, earnings or income which may afterwards become due to the Bankrupt, and touching after-acquired property of the Bankrupt, as it shall think fit or may sentence the Bankrupt to be imprisoned for any period not exceeding one year.

Effect of order of CXLIII. If after the Order of discharge of such Bankrupt shall have taken effect, he be arrested, or if any action be brought against him for any debt, claim or demand proveable under the Bankruptcy, he shall be discharged upon entering an appearance and may plead that the cause of action accrued before he became a Bankrupt.

　　Release of Bankrupt when arrested after discharge.

Effect of order in case of partners.

Contract or security

Creditor to forbear op- position void,

CXLIV. If a Bankrupt after the Order of discharge shall take effect shall be arrested or detained in custody for a debt claim or demand provable under his bankruptcy where Judgment has been obtained before the Order of discharge shall take effect, the Court shall on proof of the Order of discharge and unless there appear good reason to the contrary direct the Officer who has the Bankrupt in custody to discharge him, which shall be done without fee.

CXLV. The order of discharge shall not release or discharge any person who was a partner with Bankrupt at the time of the bankruptcy, or was then jointly bound or had any joint contract with him.

CXLVI. Any Contract, Covenant or Security made or given by a Bankrupt or with intent to induce other person with or to or in trust for any Creditor for securing the payment of any money as a consideration or with intent to persuade the Creditor to forbear opposing the Order of discharge, or to forbear to petition for a rehearing of or to appeal against the same, shall be void, and any money thereby secured or agreed to be paid, shall not be recoverable, and the party sued on any such contract or security may plead in gene- ral that the cause of action accrued pending proceedings in bankruptcy, and may give this Ordinance and the special matter in evidence: Provided that no such security if a negotiable security shall be void as against a bon? fide holder thereof, for value without notice of the consideration for which it was given.

Penalty for obtain-

CXLVII. If any Creditor of a Bankrupt shall obtain any sum of money, or any ing money or goods as goods, chattels or security for money from any person as an inducement for forbearing to bear opposing order of oppose, or for consenting to the discharge of, such Bankrupt or to forbear to petition for the recall of the same, every such Creditor, so offending, shall forfeit and lose for every such offence the treble value or amount of such money, goods, chattels or security so obtained.

discharge.

　　Rehearing of order of discharge.

If order suspended

prove first against

CXLVIII. The Order of discharge whether suspended or not shall not be reviewed by the Court unless the Court see good cause to believe that the Order was obtained on false evidence or by reason of the suppression of evidence or otherwise fraudulently in any of which cases the Court may, if it think fit upon the application of a Bankrupt or of a Creditor who has proved and subject to such deposit for costs, and to such notices by advertisement or otherwise, as the Court shall think fit, grant a rehearing of the matter and rehear it accordingly, and upon rehearing the Court shall make such order as shall seem just as in like manner it might upon an original hearing.

CXLIX. If on such rehearing the Court shall annul or suspend the Order of discharge, on rehearing subse- all persons having bon? fide become Creditors of the Bankrupt between the time the quent Creditors to discharge took effect and the time of its being annulled or suspended on rehearing, subsequent property. shall as against any property acquired by the Bankrupt during the same period, and in priority to the original Creditors, be admitted to prove and have dividends under the bankruptcy.

Form of Order.

　　　　　　　　CL. The Order of discharge shall be in such form as General Orders shall direct, Notice to be adver- and shall be under the hand of the Chief Justice and the seal of the Court; and notice

of the granting thereof shall be advertised in the Hongkong Government Gazette.

tised.

Dividend.

As to Dividend.

CLI. As soon after the adjudication as the Court shall appoint there shall be sub- mitted to a meeting of Creditors to be called for that purpose, and to be held before such Officer as the Court shall appoint, of which meeting ten days' notice shall be given

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in the Hongkong Government Gazette and in such other Newspapers as the Court may direct, a statement of the whole estate of the Bankrupt, as then ascertained, of the pro- perty recovered, and of the property outstanding, specifying the cause of its being so outstanding, and of all the receipts, and of all payments thereout, inade or to be made; and the Official Assignee shall, and any Creditor who has proved may, attend and examine such statement, and compare the receipts with the payments; and upon ascertaining what balance is then standing to the credit of the estate, the meeting shall by resolution, declare whether any and what part of the net produce of the estate, after making a reasonable deduction for future contingencies, shall be divided amongst the Creditors. At the same meeting the majority in value of the Creditors present shall determine whether any, and what, allowance shall be made to the Bankrupt out of his estate, if he has obtained or shall obtain his discharge.

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　　　CLII. If upon such examination it shall appear that any Creditors' Assignee has Assignee not to keep kept in his hands at any time during the space of one week more than the sum of Five money in his hands. hundred Dollars belonging to the estate, the Creditors may upon establishing such fact to the satisfaction of the Court, and if the Assignee shall not show cause to the contrary, debit such Assignce with interest for the amount so kept, at any rate not exceed- ing twenty-five per centum by the year, for the time such moneys were kept in his hands.

at a distance, and for

CLIII. In the calculation of a dividend it shall be imperative to make provision Provision to be made for debts which shall appear from the Bankrupt's balance sheet or schedule to be due for Creditors residing to persons resident in places so distant from the Court, that in the ordinary course of pending claims. communication, they have not had sufficient time to tender their proofs, or to establish them if disputed: and also for debts the subject of claims not yet determined by the *Court.

dividend sittings.

　　　　CLIV. In every case where joint and separate estates have to be administered and Joint and separate where the Court shall not otherwise direct, dividends of the joint and separate estates shall be declared at one and the same sitting, and notice of the time appointed for such dividends when advertised, shall be given in one and the same advertisement and the costs, charges, and expenses of and incident to the sitting shall be apportioned by the Assignee between the joint and separate estates as may appear to be fair and reasonable, having regard to the work done for, and the benefit received by each estate.

Assignee.

CLV. Within ten days after such meeting or within such further time as the Dividend list to be Court may allow, the Official Assignee shall prepare lists of Creditors entitled to divi- prepared by Official dend, and shall calculate and set opposite to the name of each Creditor who has proved under the estate (subject to the provision herein contained as to dividends reserved) the dividend to which he is entitled out of the net produce of the estate so set apart for a dividend, and shall forward by post to every such Creditor a statement of the dividend to which he is so entitled and such dividends shall be paid in such manner as General Orders shall direct.

until the whole of the

CLVI. Proceedings for the making up and auditing of the accounts of the estate Proceedings for pay- and the declaration and payment of a dividend shall continue to be had until the whole ing dividends to be had of the estate is divided amongst the Creditors and a dividend is declared to be final: estate is divided. provided that it shall be lawful for the majority in value of the Creditors present at any meeting as aforesaid to postpone the period of declaring a dividend, or at any time in declaring a second dividend to declare also that such second dividend shall be final unless any action at Law or suit in Equity be depending, or any part of the estate be standing out not sold or disposed of, or unless some other estate or effects of the Bankrupt shall afterwards come to the Assignee, in which case he shall, as soon as may be, convert such estate and effects into money, and within two months after the same shall be so con- verted, the same shall also be divided in manner aforesaid.

CLVII. When a final dividend shall have been paid the Creditors' Assignee may Effect of Assignee apply to the Court for a certificate and if the Court shall grant such certificate it shall Certificate. operate to release the Creditors' Assignee from all claims and demands of the Creditors or of any person who might have proved under the bankruptcy, subject nevertheless

to such conditions if any as shall be expressed in such certificate.

the Treasury.

CLVIII. Every Creditors' Assignee shall, before he shall have obtained his certifi- Unclaimed dividends, cate, transmit to the Official Assignee a list of unclaimed dividends on the estate, and &c., to be paid into of all debts remaining due to the estate, under his hand, and shall pay all moneys and other estate of the Bankrupt then in his hands into the Colonial Treasury to the credit of the estate.

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Official Assignee to CLIX. Where the Creditors' Assignee has obtained his certificate, the Official act after discharge of Assignee shall, as to any estate and effects of the Bankrupt not realised at the date of such certificate, and as to all debts then remaining uncollected, and which shall not have been sold in manner herein provided, and as to any future acquired property of the Bankrupt, if made liable to the Creditors under the conditions of discharge, re- present the estate in all respects as the sole Assignee thereof, and shall have and exercise all the rights, duties, powers and authorities, conferred by this Ordinance upon Official and Creditors' Assignees.

One partner may

CLX. In all joint petitions for adjudication under which any partner shall have receive allowance al- obtained his discharge, if a sufficient dividend shall have been paid upon the joint estate and upon the separate estate of such partner, he shall be entitled to his allowance, although the other partner may not be entitled to any allowance.

though other not enti- tled.

If produce of estate

surplus, such surplus

interest on debts.

　　　　　　　　　CLXI. If the produce of the estate of any Bankrupt shall be sufficient to pay pay in full and leave in full, and interest as hereinafter mentioned, and to leave a surplus, the Court may to be paid to Bank-order such surplus to be paid to such Bankrupt, his executors, administrators or as- rupt after payment of signs; and every such Bankrupt shall be entitled to recover the remainder if any of

the Debts due to him; but such surplus shall not be paid until all the Creditors who have proved, shall have received interest upon their debts to be calculated and paid at the rate and in the order following; viz: all Creditors whose debts are by law entitled to carry interest in the event of a surplus, shall first receive interest on such debts at the rate of interest reserved or by law payable or provable thereon, to be calculated from the date of the filing of the petition for adjudication; and after such interest shall have been paid: all other Creditors who have proved shall receive interest on their debt from the date of such petition at the rate of Twelve per centum per annum.

After three months conveyance of all Debtors property not

As to trust deeds for the benefit of Creditors.

CLXII. If any person shall execute any conveyance or assignment by deed of all his estate and effects to a trustee or trustees for the benefit of all the Creditors of such an act of Bankruptcy, person, the execution of such deed shall not be deemed an act of bankruptcy unless a provided certain for- petition for adjudication be filed within three months from the execution thereof, pro- vided that the conditions which are herein ordained to be observed with regard to every deed or instrument made or entered into between a Debtor and his Creditors or any of them as trustee for the rest or a trustee on their behalf, have been observed in any such conveyance or assignment by deed.

malities are complied with.

What deeds to be

conditions.

CLXIII. Every deed or instrument made or entered into between a Debtor and his valid and upon what Creditors or any of them, as trustees for the rest, or a trustee on their behalf, relating to the debts or liabilities of the debtor, and his release therefrom, or the distribution, inspection, management, and winding up of his estate, or any of such matters, shall be as valid and effectual and binding on all the Creditors of such Debtor as if they were parties to, and had duly executed the same, provided the following conditions be observed; that is to say :-

1. If such deed provides for the conveyance of the estate of the debtor other than and except such portion thereof as shall not exceed in value the sum of One Hundred Dollars:

2. If a majority in number, representing three-fourths in value, of the Creditors of such Debtor whose debts shall respectively amount to Fifty Dollars and upwards shall, before or after the execution thereof by the Debtor in writing assent to or ap- prove of such deed or instrument:

3. If the trustee or trustees shall execute the same:

4. If the execution of such deed or instrument by the Debtor shall be attested by a Barrister-at-law, an Attorney, or a Solicitor:

5. If within twenty-eight days from the day of the execution of such deed or instrument by the Debtor the same shall be produced and left at the Office of the Re- gistrar for the purpose of being registered:

6. If together with such deed or instrument there shall be delivered into the said Office an affidavit by the Debtor or some person able to depose thereto, or a certificate by the trustee or trustees, that a majority in number, representing three-fourths in value of the Creditors of the Debtor, whose debts amount to Fifty Dollars or upwards

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have in writing assented to or approved of such deed or instrument, and also stating the amount in value of the property and credits of the Debtor comprised in such deed.

7. Immediately on the execution thereof by the Debtor, possession of all the pro- perty comprised therein, of which the Debtor can give or order possession shall be given to the trustees.

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Particulars of deed

to be entered by.

　　　　CLXIV. The date, names and descriptions of the parties to every such deed or instrument, not including the Creditors, together with a short statement of the nature and effect thereof, shall be entered by the Registrar in a book to be kept exclusively for the purposes of such registration. Such entry shall be made within forty-eight hours after the deed shall have been left at the Office as aforesaid, and a copy of such Copy of entry to be entry shall be published in the Hongkong Government Gazette as soon as reasonably can published inthe Hong- be done after, but in no case later than Ten days froin, the time of making such entry. Gazette.

kong Government

default not to be re-

CLXV. Every deed, instrument, or agreement whatsoever, made and executed Deed to be register- by which a Debtor not being a Bankrupt conveys or covenants or agrees to convey his ed in the Court and in estate and effects except such portion thereof as aforesaid for the benefit of his Creditors, ceived in evidence. or makes any arrangement or agreement with his Creditors or any person on their behalf for the distribution, inspection, conduct, management, or winding up of his affairs or estate, or the release or discharge of such Debtor from his debts or liabilities, shall, within twenty-eight days from and after the execution thereof by such Debtor or within such further time as the Court shall allow, be registered in the Court: and in default thereof shall not be received in evidence.

Memorandum of

　　　　CLXVI. Every such deed on being so registered as aforesaid, shall have a memo- randum thereof written on the face of such deed, stating the day and the hour of the registration. day at which the same was brought into the office of the Registrar for registration.

liabilities of the parties

deed.

　　　　CLXVII. From and after the registration of every such deed or instrument in Jurisdiction of the manner aforesaid, the Debtor and Creditors, and trustees parties to such deed, or who Count and rights and have assented thereto or are bound thereby, shall in all matters relating to the estate and after registration of effects of such Debtor be subject to the jurisdiction of the Court, and shall respectively have the benefit of and be liable to all the provisions of this Ordinance, in the same or like manner as if the Debtor had been adjudged Bankrupt, and the Creditors had proved and the trustees had been appointed Creditors' Assignees under such bankruptcy: and the existing or future trustees of any such deed or instrument and the Creditors under the same, shall as between themselves respectively, and as between themselves and the Debtor and against third persons, have the same powers, right and remedies, with respect to the Debtor and his estate and effects, and the collection and recovery of the same, as are possessed or may be used or exercised by Assignees or Creditors with re- spect to the Bankrupt, or his acts, estate and effects in bankruptcy: and, except where the deed shall expressly provide otherwise, the Court shall determine all questions arising under the deed according to the law and practice in bankruptcy so far as they may be applicable, and shall have power to make and enforce all such orders as it would be authorized to do if the Debtor in such deed had been adjudged bankrupt and his estate were administered in bankruptcy.

　　　　CLXVIII. After the copy of the entry made by the Registrar as aforesaid shall have been published in the Hongkong Government Gazette no execution, or other process against the Debtor's property in respect of any debt, and no process against his person in respect of any debt, other than such process by writ or warrant as may be had against a Debtor about to depart out of the Colony shall be available to any Creditor or claimant without leave of the Court: and a certificate of the filing and registration of such deed under the hand of the Registrar and the seal of the Court shall be available to the Debtor for all purposes as a protection in bankruptcy.

Protection of debtor tration, &c., of deed.

after notice of regis-

of deed

　　　　CLXIX. In case any petition shall be presented for an adjudication against a Debtor, Stay of proceedings after his execution of such deed or instrument as is hereinbefore described and pending execution

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　in Bankruptcy after the time allowed for the registration of such deed or instrument, all proceedings under pending time allowed such petition may be stayed if the Court shall think fit: and in case such deed or instru- ment shall be duly registered as aforesaid the petition shall be dismissed.

for its registration.

Debtor cannot obtain

CLXX. If a Debtor cannot obtain the assent of a majority in number represent- ing three-fourths in value, of his Creditors, by reason of his being unable to ascertain by requisite assent

of Cre- whom bills of exchange, promissory notes, or other negotiable securities accepted, drawn, ditors. made, or endorsed by him are holden, or by reason of the adsence of Creditors in a foreign country or other similar circumstances, it shall be sufficient if he obtain the

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Penalty on persons

herein named.

consent of a majority in number representing three-fourths in value of all his other Creditors to such deed or instrument as aforesaid: Provided that notice shall have been inserted by or on behalf of the Debtor in one or more Newspapers published in the Colony or place at which he shall have carried on business immediately prior to the date of such deed or instrument, requiring his Creditors to signify their assent to or dissent from such deed or instrument by notice in writing addressed to the trustee or trustees thereof within fourteen days from the insertion of such notice, and that the affidavit or certificate of the trustee or trustees shall state the circumstances of the case, and the same shall be allowed by the Court, and if the deed or instrument be in such form as is hereinbefore provided which shall vest all the estate and effects of the Debtor in the trustees of such deed, and provided that all such other conditions as are herein before required be duly complied with.

As to misdemeanors under this Ordinance.

CLXXI. From and after the commencement of this Ordinance any Bankrupt who guilty of misdemeanors shall do any of the acts or things following with intent to defraud or defeat the rights of his Creditors, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and shall be liable at the discretion of the Court before which he shall be convicted to be imprisoned for any period not exceeding three years.

1. If he shall not upon the day limited for his surrender, and before three of the clock of such day, or at the hour and upon the day allowed him for finishing his exa- mination, after notice thereof in writing to be served upon him personally or left at his usual or last known place of abode or business, and after the notice herein directed in the Hongkong Government Gazette surrender himself to the Court (having no lawful impediment allowed by the Court) and sign and subscribe such surrender, and submit to be examined before such Court from time to time:

2. If he shall not upon his examination fully and truly discover, to the best of his knowledge and belief all his property, real and personal, inclusive of his rights and credits, and how and to whom, and for what consideration, and when he disposed of, assigned, or transferred any part thereof, except such part as has been really and bon? fide before sold or disposed of in the way of his trade or business, if any, or laid out in the ordinary expense of his family, or shall not deliver up to the Court or dispose as the Court directs of all such part thereof as is in his possession, custody, or power, except the necessary wearing apparel of himself, his wife, and children; and deliver up to the Court all books, papers and writings in his possession, custody or power relating to his property or affairs:

3. If he shall after any act of bankruptcy upon which adjudication has been granted, with intent to defraud his Creditors, remove, conceal or embezzle any part of his pro- perty to the value of Fifty Dollars or upwards:

4. If in case of any person having to his knowledge or belief proved a false debt under his bankruptcy, he shall fail to disclose the same to his Assignees within one month after coming to the knowledge or belief thereof:

5. If he shall, with intent to defraud, wilfully and fraudulently omit from his Schedule any effects or property whatsoever:

6. If he shall, after the filing of the petition for adjudication, with intent to conceal the state of his affairs, or to defeat the object of the law of bankruptcy conceal, prevent, or withhold the production of any book, deed, paper or writings relating to his property, dealings or affairs:

7. If he shall, after the filing of the petition for adjudication, or within three months next before adjudication, with intent to conceal the state of his affairs, or to prevent the fair distribution of his property among

his Creditors, part with, conceal, destroy, alter, mutilate, or falsify, or cause to be concealed, destroyed, altered, mutila- ted, or falsified, any book, paper, writing, or security, or document relating to his pro- perty, trade dealings, or affairs, or make or be privy to the making of any false or fraudulent entry or statement in or omission from any book, paper, document or writing, relating thereto:

8. If within the like time he shall, knowing that he is at the time unable to meet his engagements, fraudulently and with intent to diminish the sum to be divided. amongst his Creditors, have made away with, mortgaged, encumbered, or charged any

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part of his property, of what kind soever, or if after adjudication he shall conceal from the Court or his Assignee any debt due to or from him:

9. If he shall, with intent to defraud his Creditors, within three months next before the filing of the petition for adjudication, pawn, pledge or dispose of, other- wise than by bona fide transactions in the ordinary way of his trade, or of his goods or chattels which have been obtained on credit and remain unpaid for:

　　　　　10. If he shall, with intent to defraud his Creditors, after the filing of any petition for adjudication by or against him, pay money to any Creditor in satisfaction or secu- rity for his debt or for any part thereof, whereby such Creditor may receive more in the pound in respect of his debt than the other Creditors.

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to be sworn or refusing

CLXXII. Any person who shall upon any examination upon oath or affirmation, False evidence. or in any affidavit or deposition under this Ordinance, wilfully and corruptly give false evidence, or wilfully and corruptly swear or affirm anything which shall be false, being convicted thereof, shall be liable to the penalties of wilful and corrupt perjury.

　　　　　CLXXIII. If any person shall refuse to be sworn, or shall refuse to answer any Any person refusing lawful question put by the Court, or shall not fully answer any such question to the to answer or not fully satisfaction of the Court, or shall refuse to sign and subscribe his examination when answering or refusing reduced into writing (not having any lawful objection allowed by the Court) or shall to sign examination or not produce any books, papers, deeds and writings, or other documents in his custody may be committed. or power, relating to any of the matters under inquiry, which such person is required by the Court to produce, and to the production of which he shall not state any objec- tion, allowed by the Court, it shall be lawful for the Court by warrant to commit such person to prison, there to remain without bail until he shall submit himself to the Court to be sworn, and full answers make to the satisfaction of the Court, to all such lawful questions as shall be put by the Court, and sign and subscribe such examination, and produce such books, papers, deeds, writings and other documents in his custody or power, to the production of which no such objection as aforesaid has been allowed.

Assignee direction to pay or

ting Co-assignee to

CLXXIV. If any Assignee shall retain in his hands for more than one week or igne disobeying employ for his own benefit, or knowingly permit any Co-assignee so to retain or invest money, and re- employ any sum to the amount of more than Three Hundred Dollars, part of the estate taining it, or permit- of any Bankrupt, or shall neglect to invest any money when directed by the Court, retain or employ it to every such Assignee shall be liable to be charged in his account with such sum as be charged with 25 shall be equal to interest at the rate of twenty-five per centum per annum on all such moneys for the time during which he shall have so retained or employed the same or permitted the same to be so retained or employed, or during which he shall so have neglected to invest the same: and the Court is hereby required to charge every such Assignee in his account accordingly.

per cent.

compounding with

　　　　　CLXXV. If any petitioning Creditor shall, after adjudication, receive any money, Petitioning Creditor satisfaction or security for his debt or any part thereof, whereby such petitioning Debtor after adjudica- Creditor may receive more in the pound in respect of his debts than the other Creditors, tion. such petitioning Creditor shall forfeit his whole debt, and shall also repay or deliver up such money, satisfaction or security, or the full value thereof to the Assignee or

Assignees, of such Bankrupt for the benefit of the Creditors of the Bankrupt.

　　　　　CLXXVI. Any person who shall wilfully conceal any real or personal estate of Concealing Bank- the Bankrupt and who shall not within forty-two days after the filing of the petition rupts effects, for adjudication, discover such estate to the Court or to the Assignees, shall forfeit

the sum of Five Hundred Dollars, and double the value of the estate so concealed: Allowance to persons and any person who shall after such time voluntarily discover to the Court or to the making discovery. Assignees any part of such Bankrupt's estate not before come to the knowledge of the Assignees, shall be allowed five per centum thereupon, and such further reward as the Assignees with the consent of the Court shall think fit; to be paid out of the estate recovered on such discovery.

ments without autho-

CLXXVII. Any person who shall insert or cause to be inserted in the Hongkong Inserting advertise- Government Gazette or in any. Newspaper any advertisement under this Ordinance, rity. without authority or knowing the same to be false in any material particular, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be liable to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years.

　　　　　CLXXVIII. All sums of money forfeited under this Ordinance may be sued for Money forfeited un- by the Creditors' Assignee or such other person as the Court shall by order direct. der this Ordinance,

how to be sued for.

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And how applied. And the money so recovered (the charges of suit being deducted) shall be paid over

in such manner as the Court shall by General Order direct.

　　What notices to be sent by post.

Proviso.

　　Petitions and other proceedings in bank-

ed with the seal of the

evidence.

As to Notices and Advertisements.

CLXXIX. All Notices by this Ordinance or by General Order required to be served on any person shall be sent by post addressed to the last known place of business or abode of such person, subject to such regulations as to registration and otherwise as such General Orders shall direct, provided that this present Section shall not apply to or affect Notices by this Ordinance or by any General Order required to be personally served.

As to Evidence.

CLXXX. Any petition for adjudication, or arrangement, adjudication of Bankruptcy ruptcy, and copies assignment appointment of official or creditors' assignee, certificate, deposition, or other purporting to be seal- proceeding or order in Bankruptcy, or under any of the provisions of this Ordinance, Court admissible in appearing to be sealed with the seal of the Court under this Ordinance, or any writing purporting to be a copy of any such document, and purporting to be so sealed, shall at all times, and on behalf of all persons, and whether for the purposes of this Ordinance or otherwise, be admitted in all Courts whatever as evidence of such documents respectively, and of such proceedings and orders having respectively taken place or been made, and be deemed respectively records of such Court, without any further proof thereof; and no such copy shall be receivable in evidence unless the same appear to be so sealed, except where otherwise in this Ordinance specially provided: Provided that any document, petition or proceedings in any adjudication of insolvency filed or taken and entered of record under Ordinance No. 3 of 1846 purporting to have been sealed before the commencement of this Ordinance or purporting to have been signed by the person duly authorized to sign the same, and copies of the same, shall be received in all Courts what- ever as evidence of such petition, document, or proceedings, and of such proceedings having taken place and entered of record.

　　Officer of Court to produce proceedings

thereof.

CLXXXI. The proper Officer of the Court shall, on the reasonable request of any and give evidence Bankrupt or arranging Debtor, or of any Creditor of such Bankrupt having proved his debt, or of an arranging Debtor, when the debt of the arranging Creditor has been admit- ted in the petition or proved, or on the request of the Attorney of any such Bankrutp, Debtor or Creditor, produce and show to such Bankrupt, Debtors or Creditors at such time as the Court shall direct, every petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, adjudication of Bankruptcy, and petition for arrangement, against, or by such, Bankrupt, and all orders and proceedings under any such petition or adjudication, and the Court shall order the Official Assignee or Officer of the Court, as the case may be, to permit such Bankrupt, Debtor or Creditor to have inspection, at all reasonable times, of all books, papers and writings relating to the matters of such petition or adjudication, and the estate of the Bankrupt or Debtor in the possession of the Assignees or filed in Courtin such matter and permit him to inspect and examine the same; and such Official Assignee, or such Officer shall provide for any such Bankrupt, Debtor, Creditor or Attorney, requiring the same an office copy of such petition or other proceeding, books, papers and writings as aforesaid, or of such part thereof as shall be required, receiving such fee or sum or rate of charge as may be authorized in that behalf.

If Bankrupt do not

the Gazette to be

CLXXXII. If the Bankrupt shall not if he were within the Colony at the date dispute the petition of the adjudication within two calendar months after the advertisement of the conclusive evidence of Bankruptcy in the Hongkong Government Gazette, or if he were elsewhere at the date the Bankrupt and of such adjudication within twelve months after such advertisement, have commenced against persons whom an action, suit or other proceeding to dispute or annul the petition for adjudication, have sued had he not and shall not have prosecuted the same with due diligence and with effect, the Gazette been adjudged Bank-containing such advertisement shall be conclusive evidence in all cases as against such

the Bankrupt might

rupt.

Advertisement when

evidence.

Bankrupt, and in all actions at Law or suits in Equity brought by the Assignees for any debt or demand for which such Bankrupt might have sustained any action or suit had he not been adjudged Bankrupt, that such person so adjudged Bankrupt became a Bankrupt before the date and filing of the petition for adjudication, and that such petition was filed on the day on which the same is stated in the Gazette to bear date.

CLXXXIII. A copy of the Hongkong Government Gazette and of any Newspaper containing any such advertisement as is by this Ordinance directed or authorized to be made therein respectively, shall be evidence of any matter therein contained, and of which notice is by this Ordinance directed or authorized to be given by such advertisement.

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copy thereof to be

　　　　CLXXXIV. In the event of the death of any witness deposing to the petitioning On death of witness Creditors debt, or act of Bankruptcy, or under any petition for arrangement, the office deposition or deposition of any such deceased witness, purporting to be sealed with the seal of the evidence. Court, or a copy thereof purporting to be so sealed, shall in all cases be received as evidence of the matters therein respectively contained.

CLXXXV. All persons competent and compellable to give evidence in any Court of Law in the Colony shall be competent and compellable to give evidence in any matter or proceeding arising under this Ordinance.

Persons competent

to give evidence.

taken of signature of

　　　　CLXXXVI. All Courts, Judges, Justices, and persons judicially acting, and Judicial notice to be other officers, shall take judicial notice of the signature of any Judge, Assignee or Judge or other Officer other Officer of the Court, and of the seal of the Court, subscribed or attached to any and seal of Court. judicial or official proceeding or document to be made or signed under the provisions of this Ordinance.

of Judge or other

CLXXXVII. If any person shall forge the signature of any Judge or of the Forging signature Official Assignee, or other officer of the Court, or shall forge or counterfeit the seal of Officer or the seal of the Courts, or knowingly concur in using any such forged or counterfeit signature or the Court, &c., felony. seal, for the purpose of authenticating any proceeding or document, or shall tender in evidence any such proceeding or document with a false or counterfeit signature of any such Judge, Official Assignee, or other officer, or a false or counterfeit seal of the Court, subscribed or attached thereto, knowing such signature or seal to be false or counterfeit, every such person shall be guilty of felony, and shall be liable to be in- dicted and on conviction to be imprisoned and kept to hard labour for any time not exceeding two years.

solvency.

CLXXXVIII. A copy of any petition filed in any Court having jurisdiction for the Evidence as to In- relief of Insolvent Debtors, or in Bankruptcy, in any of Her Majesty's Dominions, Colonies or dependencies, and of any vesting order, schedule, order of adjudication or other proceedings, purporting to be signed by the officer in whose custody the same shall be or his deputy, certifying the same to be a true copy of such petition, vesting order, schedule, order of adjudication, or other order or proceedings, and appearing to be sealed with the seal of such Court, shall at all times be admitted under this Ordinance as sufficient evidence of the same, and of such proceedings respectively having taken place, without any other proof whatever given of the same.

As to Affidavits, Declarations, and Affirmations.

CLXXXIX. Any Affidavit, Declaration or Affirmation required to be sworn or made in relation to any matter under this Ordinance may be lawfully sworn—

Before the Court or before any Officer appointed by the Court for that purpose, or before a Magistrate:

In any Colony, island, plantation, or place under the dominion of Her Majesty, before any Court, Judge, or person lawfully authorized to take and receive affida- vits, declarations, or affirmations:

　　In any foreign parts out of Her Majesty's dominions, before a Judge or Magis- trate, his signature being authenticated by the official seal of the Court to which he is attached, or by a public notary, or before a British Minister, Consul or Vice- Consul:

Affidavits, declara- tions, &c.,before whom to be sworn.

seal or signature

And every such Court, Judge, Officer, or other person is hereby authorized and Judicial notice of required to administer the oath upon any such affidavit or to take such affirmation or thereto. declaration; and all Courts, Judges, Justices, Officers and persons acting judicially shall take judicial notice of the seal or signature (as the case may be) of any such Court, Judge, Officer or other person, attached, appended, or subscribed to any such affidavit or declaration, or to any other document to be used for the purposes of this Ordinance.

　　　　CXC. Any affidavit of any prisoner in Hongkong, to be used in any matter under this Ordinance may be sworn before the Gaoler of such prison, and every such Gaoler is hereby required and authorized to administer the oath upon any such affidavit without fee or reward.

As to Costs.

　　　　CXCI. In all cases where it shall be made to appear to the satisfaction of the Court that there is reason to suspect and believe that any property of any Bankrupt is

Affidavits by pri-

soners.

Court may grant

search warrant.

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　　　Authority to break open house, &c.

Court may summon

rupt and Bankrupt's wife.

concealed in any house or other place not belonging to such Bankrupt, the Court may grant a search warrant to any person appointed by the Court, and it shall be lawful for such person and his assistants to execute such warrant according to the tenor thereof: and such person shall be entitled to the same protection as is allowed by Law in execu- tion of a search warrant for property reputed to be stolen or concealed,

CXCII. Any person appointed by the Court and his Assistants, acting under warrant of the Court may break open any house, chamber, shop, warehouse, door, trunk or chest of the Bankrupt where such Bankrupt or any of his property is reputed to be and seize upon the body or property of such Bankrupt: and if the Bankrupt be in prison or in custody it shall be lawful for such person and his Assistants to seize any property of the Bankrupt (necessary wearing apparel only excepted) in the custody or possession of such Bankrupt or of any other person in any prison or place where such Bankrupt is in custody.

CXCIII. The Court may summon any Bankrupt or Bankrupt's wife before it; and examine Bank- whether the Bankrupt shall have obtained his discharge or not, and in case he or she shall not come at the appointed time, the Court may, upon proof of the service of such summons, if it shall see fit, direct by warrant any person the Court shall see fit, to arrest such Bankrupt or Bankrupt's wife, and bring him or her before the Court; and the Court may examine such Bankrupt or Bankrupt's wife either by word of mouth or by interrogatories in writing, touching all matters relating to the dealings or estate of such Bankrupt, or which may tend to disclose any secret grant, conveyance, or concealment of his lands, tenements, goods, money or debts, and the Court may reduce such examina- tion or examinations into writing and the Bankrupt or Bankrupt's wife or both as the case may be, shall sign and subscribe such examination or examinations respectively.

If Bankrupt be keeping out of the way

Colony, Court may

issue warrant.

CXCIV. If in any case it shall be proved to the satisfaction of the Court, that any or be about to quit the Bankrupt is keeping out of the way and cannot be personally served with a summons, and that due pains have been taken to effect such personal service, or that there is pro- bable cause for believing that he is about to quit the Colony or to remove or conceal any of his goods or chattels unless he be forthwith apprehended, the Court may, by warrant, authorize and direct any person or persons it shall think fit, to apprehend and arrest such Bankrupt, and bring him before the Court to be examined in like manner as if he appeared upon a summons.

Court empowered to

pected of having

CXCV. After adjudication the Court may summon before it any person known summon persons sus- or suspected to have any of the estate of the Bankrupt in his possession or is supposed Bankrupt's property. to be indebted to the Bankrupt or any person the Court may believe capable of giving information concerning the person, trade, dealings or estate of the Bankrupt or concerning any act of bankruptcy committed by him, or any information material to the full dis- closure of his dealings: and the Court may require such person to produce any books, papers, deeds, writings or other documents in his custody or power which may appear to the Court necessary to the verification of the deposition of such person, or to the full disclosure of any of the matters which the Court is authorized to enquire into: and if such person so summoned as aforesaid shall not come before the Court at the time ap- pointed, having no lawful impediment, (made known to the Court at the time of its sitting and allowed by it,) the Court may by warrant authorize and direct the person or persons therein named for that purpose to apprehend and arrest such person and bring him before the Court for examination.

Service of Summons

out of the way.

CXCVI. Where it shall be shown by affidavit to the satisfaction of the Court that where person keeps 'any person to whom any such summons is directed as aforesaid is keeping out of the way and cannot be personally served therewith, and that due pains have been taken to effect such personal service, the Court may order by endorsement upon the summons, that the delivery of a copy of such summons to the wife or servant or some adult inmate of the house or family of the person, at his usual or last known place of abode or business, and explaining the purport thereof to such wife, servant or inmate, shall be equivalent to personal service, and in every such case the service of such summons in pursuance of such order shall be, and be deemed and taken to be of the same force and effect to all intents and purposes as if the party to whom such summons was directed had been personally served therewith.

Power to examine

CXCVII. Upon the appearance of any person summoned or brought before the persons summoned or Court upon any warrant as aforesaid, or if any person be present at any sitting of the Court, the Court may examine every such person upon oath, either by word of mouth, or by interrogatories in writing, concerning the person, trade, dealings or estate of any

present at any sitting.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30?? APRIL, 1864.

　　Bankrupt, or concerning any act or acts of bankruptcy by any Bankrupt committed: and to reduce into writing the answers of every such person, and such answers so reduced into writing, such person examined is hereby required to sign and subscribe.

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to be dismissed by rea-

　　　　CXCVIII. No petition for adjudication shall be dismissed nor any adjudication No adjudication, &c., reversed or annulled by reason only, that the petition or adjudication, or act of bankruptcy son only of concert. has been concerted or agreed upon between the Bankrupt his Solicitor or Agent, or any of them and any creditor or other

person.

CXCIX. If any accredited Agent of any body corporate or public company shall Agent receiving have had notice of any act of bankruptcy, such body corporate or company shall be notice of act of bank-

deemed to have had such notice.

ruptcy.

debtor to be sold by

　　　　CC. Whenever the goods and chattels of a Debtor are sold under an execution, Goods, &c., of a upon any judgment, recovered in any action brought for the recovery of a debt, or Sheriff. money demand, or damages against any Debtor exceeding Three hundred Dollars, such goods and chattels shall in all cases, unless the Court shall otherwise direct, be sold by the Sheriff by public auction, and not by bill of sale, or private contract, and such sale shall be publicly advertised by the Sheriff on and during three days next preceding the sale: and no Sheriff shall incur any liability by reason of anything done by him under this Ordinance.

　　　　CCI. If any Bankrupt shall die after adjudication, the Court may proceed in Court may proceed the bankruptcy as if any such Bankrupt were living.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 16th Day of April, 1864.

notwithstanding death of Bankrupt.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 79.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Gentlemen have been nominated by His Excellency the GOVERNOR, Cathedral Trustees on behalf of Government for the Year 1864-65, under the provisions of Ordinances No. 2 of 1847 and No. 3 of 1850.

The Honorable J. SMALE, Esquire, W. H. ALEXANDER, Esquire,

HENRY KINGSMILL, Esquire, and WILBERFORCE WILSON, Esquire.

　　　　And J. C. POWER, Esquire, is appointed on the same behalf, Auditor of Cathedral Accounts for the said year.

It has also been notified to this Government, that the Honorable C. W. MURRAY, Esquire, and EDWARD PARRY, Esquire, were elected Trustees for the Year 1864-65 by the Seatholders of the Cathedral, in accordance with the terms of the Ordinances above referred to.

　　　　And that T. G. LINSTEAD, Esquire, was nominated, on the same behalf, Auditor of Cathedral Accounts for the said Year.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th April, 1864.

No. 80.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The Honorable CHARLES ST. GEORGE CLEVERLY, Esquire, Surveyor General, having obtained one year's leave of absence, His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to appoint WILBERFORCE WILSON, Esquire, to be Acting Surveyor General, and SHEARMAN G. BIRD, Esquire, to be Acting Assistant Surveyor General until further notice.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th April, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30?? APRIL, 1864.

185

to be dismissed by rea-

person.

CXCIX. If any accredited Agent of any body corporate or public company shall Agent receiving have had notice of any act of bankruptcy, such body corporate or company shall be notice of act of bank-

deemed to have had such notice.

ruptcy.

debtor to be sold by

　　　　CCI. If any Bankrupt shall die after adjudication, the Court may proceed in Court may proceed the bankruptcy as if any such Bankrupt were living.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 16th Day of April, 1864.

notwithstanding death of Bankrupt.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 79.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The Honorable J. SMALE, Esquire, W. H. ALEXANDER, Esquire,

HENRY KINGSMILL, Esquire, and WILBERFORCE WILSON, Esquire.

　　　　And J. C. POWER, Esquire, is appointed on the same behalf, Auditor of Cathedral Accounts for the said year.

　　　　And that T. G. LINSTEAD, Esquire, was nominated, on the same behalf, Auditor of Cathedral Accounts for the said Year.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th April, 1864.

No. 80.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th April, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

DATE.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH APRIL, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

April

23,

29.85

24,

29.78

777

25,

29.80

26,

29.87

27,

29.86

28,

29.83

29,

29.90

RNXNERX

29.85

177

29.77

29.85

29.84

29.86

29.82

29.88

NNNNNRK

29.77

29.74

29.86

29.83

29.85

29.87

NO NORRK

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

6 A.M.

Dirn.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

NOON

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

F. Dirn. 71 Dirn. F.

1864.

April 23 28.15 28.17 28.17 28.12 28.10 69.00 76.00 72.30 67.00 73.00 71.00 66.00 76.00 S

24 28.06 28.09 28.06 28.02/28.04 70.00 72.00 71.30|69.00 71.30|71.00 67.00 73.00 SSW 25 28.12 28.20 28.15 28.13 28.13 69.30 69.30 69.30 67,30 67.30 66.30 67.00 72.00 W 26 28.15 28.17 28.19 28.13 28.10.70.00 68.00 67.00 69.00|67.00 66.00′68.00 73.00 S

2 SW

6 S

3 SSW

2 SSW

8 SW

5 SSW

6 E

5 EbS

27 29.13 28.14 28.17 28.10 28.10 68.00 68.0067.3067.00 67.00|65.30,66.00|70.00 E?S

28 28.15 28.18 28.18 28.17 28.15 68.00 74.00 72.00 67.00 72.30 72.00 65.00 76.00 SbW

15 68.007

4 W 2 ssw

3 NW

1 SSW

29 28.19 28.23 28.23 28.20 28.19 71.00 75.00 74.00 71.00 74.30 74.0070.00 76.00 SSE

2 SSE

1 SbE

5 Overcast and cloudy.

Dense fog; from noon passing fog and rain till 4;

from 4, dense fog.

Overcast and cloudy; 9.30 heavy rain and thunder;

11.30 passing fog and rain.

Do.

do.

Dense fog: 8 A.M., heavy rain; noon, passing tog

and rain.

Passing fog and rain.

Dense fog; 9.30, passing fog.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH APRIL, 1864.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

Between

HONGKONG.

NG-LUNG-CHEONG and WONG

ATTUCK, Plaintiffs,

and

CHIM-A-HOCH, Defendant. HEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Ng-lung-cheong and Wong Attuck against the above named Chim-a-hock, to recover the sum of One Hundred and Fifty-eight Dollars and Forty-three Cents for money payable by the De- fendant to the Plaintiffs for money paid by the Plaintiffs for the Defendant at his request and it being alleged that the said Chim-a-hock does not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Second day of May next wherein Chim-a-fook of Hongkong, Mariner, is Garnishee.

Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said Chim-a-bock or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island inti- tuled An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony," the said Attachment may be dissolved.

Dated this 15th day of April, 1864.

F. I. HAZELAND, Plaintiff's Attorney.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

THEN

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship “SINGAPORE,” Captain BLAKE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 13th May, 1864, at 2 P.M.

　　　　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 11th May, SPECIE until Noon on the 12th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 11th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 30th April, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

MR.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

ALSO, PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

N Thursday, the 26th May, at Noon, the "DONNA I,”

ON Thipsdgy, the ship

Commandant BOURDON, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 24th of May; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 29th April, 1864.

NOTICE.

N obedience to instructions from the Head Office of this Bank, I give notice that I have this day assumed management of the Branch established in this Colony.

Bank of Hindustan, China & Japan, Limited.

EDWARD MELLISH. Hongkong, 27th April, 1864.

NOTICE.

Mr. B. D. JOHNSON and myself as Attorneys,

HE partnership hitherto subsisting between

Solicitors, Proctor sand Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND. Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED WILKINSON in our Firm, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr. RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the Management of our Hongkong Branch.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

187

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

IT having come to the knowledge of the Officers

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

our place crusted on

the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

and responS PARBRIDGE, HOL

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING.

ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, Oswald's Terrace, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

QUI MA

MON

OROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 19.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 7TH MAY, 1864.

VOL. X.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 6 of 1864.

SATURDAY, 16TH APRIL, 1864.

PRESENT:

His Excellency the GOVERNOR, and all the Members, except the COLONIAL TREASURER,

the AUDITOR GENERAL, and the SURVEYOR GENERAL.

The Council met to-day, pursuant to adjournment.

The Minutes of the Council held on the 29th March, were read and approved.

Read a first time a Bill, entitled "An Ordinance to render admissible in certain cases the Depositions

of Witnesses who cannot be produced at the Trial.”

Read a first time a Bill, entitled "An Ordinance to enable the Governor to appoint Commissioners for

preparing a New Edition of the Ordinances of this Colony."

The Acting Chief Justice presented the Report of the Select Committee on the "Bankruptcy" Bill,

suggesting amendments therein; and the same having been received,

The Council went into Committee upon the said Bill, and certain amendments were agreed to.

The Bill, as amended, having been adopted by the Council, the GOVERNOR put the Question,-That the said Bill do pass, and that the Title be "An Ordinance to amend the Law of Debtor and Creditor."

Question put and carried, the Ordinance being numbered "No. 5 of 1864."

The Council adjourned to Saturday, the 30th Instant, at Noon.

Read and approved, this 30th Day of April, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON,

Governor.

190

Title.

Preamble.

　　Section 4 of Ordi- nance No. 7 of 1857 repealed.

Depositions of Per-

sons who have died or

duced, as Witnesses

secution, may, in cer-

Evidence.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH MAY, 1864.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORIE REGINE.

No. 6 of 1864.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

An Ordinance to render admissible in certain cases the Depositions of Witnesses who cannot be produced at the Trial, and to make Provision for the reception in Evidence of the Statements of the accused.

[30th April, 1864.

Whereas the circumstances of this Colony are such as to render it necessary, in order to prevent a failure of justice, that more effectual Provision should be made for receiving in Evidence in certain cases, the Depositions of Witnesses which shall appear to the Court to have been duly taken, as also the Statements of the accused: Be it there- fore enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:

I. Section 4 of Ordinance No. 7 of 1857 shall be and the same hereby is repealed.

II. Whenever it shall be proved, by the Oath of any credible witness, or shall in who are absent or who any other manner whatsoever, appear to the satisfaction of the Supreme Court, that the from other specified Attorney General, or other Person conducting a Criminal Prosecution on behalf of the cause cannot be pro- Crown, is unable to produce, at the Trial of the accused, any Person as a Witness, in in any Criminal Pro- consequence of the Death of such Person, or of his absence from the Colony, or of the tain cases, be read in impracticability of serving process upon him, or of his being so ill as not to be able to travel, or of his being insane, or of his being kept out of the way by means of the procurement of the accused, or of his being domiciled in a Country, the laws of which prohibit his absenting himself therefrom, or which he shall refuse to quit after application made to him in that behalf; and if it also appear that such Person was examined before a Magistrate, or other Officer of Her Majesty to whom the cognizance of the Crime or Offence appertained, and that the usual Oath, Affirmation or Declaration was administered to such Person prior to his examination, and that the examination was taken in the presence of the accused, and that he or his Counsel or Attorney had a full opportunity of cross-examining such Person, and that the Examination of such Person was reduced into writing and read over to and signed by the Person examined, and also by the Magistrate or other Officer of Her Majesty as aforesaid, and that such Examination or a copy thereof is in the custody of the Supreme Court, it shall be lawful for the Supreme Court and it is hereby required to allow to be read and received in evidence, in such Prosecution, so much of the Examination so taken as aforesaid as would have been admissible, according to the Law and Practice of the Supreme Court, had the said Person been produced and examined before the said Court, in the ordinary and accustomed manner.

What shall be

deemed prima facie

having been duly taken.

III. If the Attorney General, or other Person conducting a Criminal Prosecution, proof of Examination on behalf of the Crown, shall, at the Trial of any Person accused, apply to the Court for leave to read as evidence, in such Prosecution, the Examination of any Person, and it shall appear from the Registrar or Deputy Registrar or other competent Officer of the said Court that the Depositions, including the Examination of such Person, or a copy thereof are in the custody of the said Court, and if it shall appear from the perusal of such Examination by the Presiding Judge that such Examination contains any State- ment to the effect, or from which it may fairly and reasonably be inferred, that such Person was examined before a Magistrate or other Officer of Her Majesty to whom the cognizance of the Crime or Offence appertained, and that the usual Oath, Affirmation or Declaration was administered to such Person, prior to his Examination, and that the Examination was taken in the presence of the accused, and that he or his Counsel or Attorney had a full opportunity of cross-examining such Person, and that the Examina- tion of such Person was reduced into writing and read over to the Person examined, then, if such Examination purports to be signed by the Person examined and by the Magistrate or other Officer by or before whom the same purports to be taken, it shall be lawful to read such Examination in evidence, without further proof of the matters

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH MAY, 1864.

in this Section aforesaid, unless it be proved that such Examination was not taken in manner aforesaid, or was not in fact signed by the Person examined or by the Magistrate or Officer aforesaid, purporting to sign the same.

191

No objection to ad-

nation in evidence if

IV. No objection to the reception in evidence of the Examination of any Person shall be permitted to prevail upon the ground that the particular Examination of such missibility of Exami- Person was not signed by the Magistrate or other Officer of Her Majesty as aforesaid, Depositions signed by if it shall appear, in manner aforesaid, that the Depositions wherein such Examination the Magistrate, &c., was included, were so signed.

notwithstanding par- ticular Examination not so signed.

If party accused

fore Magistrate, &c.,

V. If, after the Examination of all the Witnesses on the part of the Prosecution shall have been completed, before a Magistrate or other Officer of Her Majesty to whom make a Statement be- the cognizance of the crime or offence appertained, any statement shall have been made same may be read in by the accused before such Magistrate or Officer of Her Majesty as aforesaid, it shall be Evidence if certain lawful for the Supreme Court, and it is hereby required to allow such statement to be plied with. read and received in Evidence in such Prosecution upon the Presiding Judge being satisfied that the following conditions had been in each case complied with:

(1.) That prior to such statement having been made the Magistrate, or other Officer of Her Majesty to whom the cognizance of the crime or offence appertained, had read or caused to be read, or, where necessary, had translated, or cause to be translated to the accused, the Depositions taken against him.

(2.) That prior to such statement having been made the Magistrate, or other Officer of Her Majesty to whom the cognizance of the crime or offence appertained, had addressed to the accused these words or words to the like effect: "Having "heard the Evidence, do you wish to say anything in answer to the charge? "You are not obliged to say anything unless you desire to do so, but whatever you say will be taken down in writing and may be given in Evidence against you upon your Trial.”

(3.) That prior to such statement having been made the Magistrate, or other Officer of Her Majesty to whom the cognizance of the crime or offence appertained, had given the accused clearly to understand that he had nothing to hope from any Promise of favour, and nothing to fear from any Threat which might have been held out to him to induce him to make any admission or confession of his Guilt, but that whatever he then said might be given in Evidence against him upon his trial notwithstanding such Promise or Threat.

(4.) That what the Prisoner answered thereto was taken down in writing and read

over to him.

(5.) That the said statement had been kept with, and at the time of the application to receive the same in Evidence was in the custody of the Supreme Court in the same manner as, the Depositions of the Witnesses which had been taken in the same matter.

Provided nevertheless, that nothing herein enacted or cortained shall prevent the Attorney General, or other Person conducting a Criminal Prosecution on behalf of the Crown from giving in Evidence any admission or confession or other statement of the Person accused, made at any time, which by Law would be admissible as Evidence against such Person.

preliminaries are com-

ed a prima facie proof of Statement having been duly taken, &c.

VI. If the Attorney General, or other Person conducting a Criminal Prosecution, What shall be deem- on behalf of the Crown shall at the trial of any Person accused apply to the Court for leave to read as Evidence in such Prosecution the statement of such Person, and it shall appear from the Registrar or Deputy Registrar or other competent Officer of the said Court that the Depositions including the statement of such Person or a copy thereof are in the Custody of the said Court, and if such statement shall appear to have been duly taken and in compliance with the conditions by the last Section imposed, then if such statement purports to be signed by the Magistrate or other Officer by or before whom the same purports to be taken, it shall be lawful to read such statement in Evidence without further proof of the matters in the Section last aforesaid, unless it be proved that such statement was not duly taken, or was not in fact signed by the Magistrate or Officer aforesaid purporting to sign the same.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 30th Day of April, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

192

Title.

Preamble.

Authority to

Commissioners

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH MAY, 1864.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO SEPTIMO VICTORIE REGINE.

No. 7 of 1864.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

An Ordinance for compiling a New Edition of the Ordinances of this Colony.

[30th April, 1864.]

Whereas it is expedient that measures should be adopted for preparing a New Edition of the Ordinances of this Colony wherefrom should be omitted all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances as have expired by effluxion of time, have had their effect, or have been expressly and specifically repealed or disallowed: Be it therefore enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, by and with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:

I. It shall be lawful for the Governor to issue his Commission to two Persons Governor to appoint constituting them Commissioners for preparing a New Edition of the Ordinances of compile and print the Hongkong and, from time to time, in case of the Death, Refusal or Incapacity to act of Laws of Hongkong. either of the said Commissioners, to appoint some other Person to act in the stead of

prepare and arrange

such Commissioner.

Commissioners to II. The Commissioners are hereby fully authorized and empowered to prepare and Laws for publication arrange for publication the said Edition, omitting all such Ordinances, Clauses and parts and to omit all expired, of Ordinances as have expired, been repealed, or had their effect; and, in the said repealed Ordinances, Edition, the Commissioners are hereby authorized to omit all Clauses repealing Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, as well as the Ordinances and parts of Ordinances repealed, and the Schedule of all repealed Ordinances.

&c.

Commissioners to procure Estimates of

　　　　　　　　　III. The Commissioners shall procure from competent parties in England, or else- expense of printing where, Estimates of the expense of printing and publishing Five hundred Copies of such Copies and of correct- Edition, and shall submit the same for the consideration and approval of the Governor, ing proof, &c.

and such Edition, when arranged and prepared for publication, shall be transmitted by the said Commissioners to such parties as the Governor may appoint to print the same; and the said Commissioners shall make such arrangements for correcting the proof and otherwise insuring the correctness and accuracy of the publication as may to them appear desirable.

Every Copy to be

of the Colony.

Proviso.

IV. Every Copy of the said Edition shall be stamped with the Seal of this Colony, stamped with the Seal and the Copies so stamped shall, in all Courts and upon all occasions whatsoever be taken, deemed and held to be the only lawful Ordinances of Hongkong, as they existed at the date of the passing of the last Ordinance inserted therein: Provided always that nothing in this Ordinance contained shall apply to any operation already effected by, or act done under any Ordinance omitted in the said Copies or to any right, title, obligation or liability acquired or accrued under any such Ordinance.

Copies to be deliver- ed to Members of Council and other

V. The said Commissioners shall, after the printing of the Copies aforesaid, and as soon as the same shall have been duly stamped, cause Copies to be delivered to the Public Functionaries. Members of the Executive and Legislative Councils, and to such other of the Public Remaining Copies Functionaries as the Governor may direct, and the remaining Copies shall be placed in lodged with the Trea- the hands of the Colonial Treasurer, to be disposed of at such price as shall be fixed by the Commissioners, and the proceeds thereof paid into the Public Treasury.

surer for sale.

Expenses of carrying

Provision for remu- VI. It shall be lawful for the Governor to issue his Warrant upon the Treasury neration to Clerk and for such Sum as he shall deem a reasonable remuneration for the Clerk to be employed into effect this Ordi- by the said Commissioners, and also for such other Charges and Expenses as shall have been necessarily incurred, laid out and expended in and about the carrying into effect the provisions of this Ordinance.

nance.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 30th Day of April, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 81.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH MAY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

193

　　　　The following notice received from the Government of the Cape of Good Hope relative to a light at Cape St. Blaize, Mossel Bay, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th May, 1864.

CAPE ST. BLAIZE LIGHT, MOSSEL BAY.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

A Lighthouse has been erected on Cape St. Blaize, Mossel Bay,—a Light from which will be exhibited on and after the 15th of March, 1864.

Latitude of Light, 34° 11′ 10′′ S.

Longitude, 22° 9′′31′′ E.

High-water, at full and change, 3h. 30m.

Rise and fall, 6 to 7 feet.

Variation of the Compass, 29° 50′.

Bearings are magnetic, distances nautical miles.

　　　　　The Lighthouse is a square Tower standing on the Bluff of Cape St. Blaize, at an elevation of 240 feet above the Sea. It exhibits a Red Fixed Light, of the third order, Dioptric, and is visible between the bearings of N. N. W. round by the East, South and West to S. 80° W., or N. 80° E. from a ship at the distance of 10 to 12 miles in clear weather.

(Signed) F. SKEAD, R.N.,

Admiralty Surveyor.

No. 82.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th May, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the month ending 30th April, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES ISSUED,... SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

$614,322. .$250,000.

WM. LAMOND, Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 2nd May, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 6th May, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 83.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th May, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, in Hongkong, for the month ending 30th April, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$691,795. BULLION IN RESERVE,

..$250,000.

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 2nd May, 1864.

WALTER ORMISTON,

Manager.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 6th May, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

194

No. 84.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH MAY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th May, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, in Hongkong, for the month ending 30th April, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES IN ISSUE,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$368,805. $150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 2nd May, 1864.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 6th May, 1864.

No. 85.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th May, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 30th April, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 2nd May, 1864.

$358,134. $150,000.

JOHN S. LOUDEN, Pro Manager.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 6th May, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

DATE.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH MAY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

195

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

April

30,

29.94

777

29.93

29.92

May

29.90

29.87

29.83

29.80

29.77

29.84

29.79

29.77

29.84

29.79

29.76

29.75

29.70

29.72

29.70

6 A.M.

BAROMETER.

A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Noon.

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER..

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn.

6A.M. 3P.M.

Min. Max.

1864.

April 30 28.22 28.25 28.24 28.20 28.20 72.00 70.30 69.30 72.00 70.30 69.30 69.00 72.00 SbE

May

2 28.20 28.14 28.16 28.11 28.09 69.00 72.30 72.00 69.00|72.00 72.00|67.00|73.00|SSE

2 EbN

4 ESE

1 28.19 28.20 28.20 28.14 28.12 68.00 68.00 69.00 68.00|68.00 68.30|66.00|71.00 ESE

4 ESE

5 SE

5 SbE

1 [SbW

3 28.16 28.18 28.18 28.12 28.10|72.00 74.30 73.00 72.00 74.00 73.00 69.00 76.00 SbW

2 SW

1 SSW

4 28.11 28.15 28.15 28.08 28.08 72.00 72.30 73.00 72.00 72.30 73.00 71.00 73.00 S

6 ESE

4 SSE

5 28.08 28.08 28.08 28.05|28.00 72.00 75.00 74.00 72.00 74.30 73.00 71.00 76.00 SW

4 S

6 28.04 28.08 28.08 28.03′28.03 74.00 76.0075.00 73,00 74.00 73.30 72.00 77.00 SW

2 SSW

1 SW

Dense fog and heavy rain.

Dense fog; 3.30 rain.

3 Dense fog; from 8 A.M., passing fog.

Passing fog and rain; from 11 till 2.30 fine; from

2.30 cloudy.

Dense fog; 9 A.M., passing fog and rain.

Dense fog; from 9 A.M., passing fog; 11 fine; from

2 P.M., passing fog.

Passing fog; from 9 A.M., fine; from 3 P.M., cloudy

with light fog.

196

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH MAY, 1864.

In re GEORGE MCLAREN, Master Mariner,

deceased.

EDWARD LLOYD CHAPMAN, Clerk in the Registrar General's Office, de- censed.

JOHN THOMPSON, Usher of the Court of Summary Jurisdiction, deceased. ?OTICE.—All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the Official Adminis- trator before the Seventh day of November, A.D. 1864, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division. All parties indebted to the said Estates are requested to make immediate payment to

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar Official Administrator.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Between

TSOI POOEY EEN and LUM ZU CHOONG,trading under the style or firm of Eng Ho Tai Hong, Plaintiffs,

and

A. R. TILBY of Shanghae, De- fendant.

HEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Tsoi Pooey Een and Lum Zu Choong against the above named A. R. Tilby to recover damages for the wrongful detention and conversion of the Plaintiffs' goods, and it being alleged that the said A. R. Tilby does not reside within the Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attach- ment has been issued returnable on the Twenty- second day of May instant, wherein Edmund Smith is Garnishee.

Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said A. R. Tilby or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled "An Ordinance to provide for and re- gulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from this Colony" the said Attachment may be dissolved.

Dated this 3rd day of May, 1864.

JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE, Plaintiffs Attorney.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship “SINGAPORE," Captain BLAKE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 13th May, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 11th May, SPECIE until Noon on the 12th;

and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 11th. For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

N Thursday, the 26th May, at Noon, the

Commandant BOURDON, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 24th of May; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 29th April, 1864.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

R. P. A. METTA is anthorized to sign our

Firm from this date.

H. B. CAMA & Co. Hongkong, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of the late Mr.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and FARBRIDGE, HOL-

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

the 31st December, 1863.

place ceased on

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED WILKINSON in our Firm, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr. RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the Management of our Hongkong Branch.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

Mr.B. D. JOHNSON and myself as Attorneys, partnership hitherto subsisting between

Solicitors, Proctors and Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND.

Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE have

HE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

WILLIAM HENRY GREEN in our Firm, IN

ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

GILMAN & Co.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE. R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

GILMAN & Co.

selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- M'

dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 30th April, 1864.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. FREDE- RICK WILLIAM LAWRENCE in our Firm, ceased on the 30th ultimo.

Mr. SAMUEL HUBBARD CLARKE is admitted as Partner from 1st instant.

Mr. GEORGE RICHARDS LAWRENCE is au- thorized to sign our Firm.

BULL, PURDON & Co.

China, 2nd May, 1864.

NOTICE.

obedience to instructions from the Head Office of this Bank, I give notice that I have this day assumed management of the Branch established in this Colony.

Bank of Hindustan, China § Japan, Limited.

EDWARD MELLISH.

Hongkong, 27th April, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING.

ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

PARTES ve VISITING CARDS printed on

them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

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LOIT.

MOI

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 20.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 14TH MAY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 86.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　　With reference to Government Notifications No. 109 of 28th October, 1862, and No. 32 of 12th March, 1863, the following Order of HER MAJESTY in Council of the 1st March, 1864, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th May, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

(L.S.)

AT THE COURT AT WINDSOR, THE 1st DAY OF MARCH, 1864.

PRESENT:

The QUEEN's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

　　　　Whereas by an Order, dated the thirtieth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, Her Majesty was pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order that from and after the first day of September then next, it should be lawful for Horatio Nelson Lay, one of Her Majesty's subjects, and Sherard Osborne, a Captain in Her Majesty's Navy, to enter into the military and naval service of the Emperor of China, and to accept any commission, warrant, or other appointment under the said Emperor, and to accept any money, pay, or reward for their services, and to fit ont, equip, pur- chase, and acquire ships or vessels of war for the use of the said Emperor, and to engage and enlist British subjects to enter the military and naval service of the said Emperor: and it was thereby further ordered, that it should be lawful for every British subject to enlist and enter himself by engaging and enlisting himself with the said Horatio Nelson Lay and Sherard Osborne, and no other person or persons whatsoever, in the military and naval service of the said Emperor, and to serve the said Emperor in any military, warlike, or other operations, either by land or by sea, and for that purpose to go to any place or places beyond the seas, and to accept any commission, warrant, or other appointment from or under the said Emperor, and to accept any money, pay, or reward for his service: Provided always, that the license and permission thereby given should be in force only for the term of two years from the said first day of September then next, unles by Order in Council made in manner aforesaid, such period should be further extended :

　　　　And whereas by another Order in Council, dated the ninth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, Her Majesty was further pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order that from and after the sixteenth day of December, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, it should be lawful for all military officers in Her Majesty's service to enter into the military service of the said Emperor, and to accept any commission, warrant, or other appointment under the said Emperor, and to accept any money, pay, or reward for their services: and it was thereby ordered, that it should be lawful for all officers in Her Majesty's military service to serve the said Emperor in any military, warlike, or other operations, and for that purpose to go to any place or places beyond the seas, and to accept any commission, warrant, or other appointment from or under the said Emperor, and to accept any money, pay, or reward for their services: Provided always, that the license and permission thereby given should be in force only until the first day of September, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-four, unless by Order in Covncil made in manner aforesaid, such period should be further extended:

And whereas it has seemed fit to Her Majesty to revoke the said Orders :

　　　　Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, is pleased to order, and it is hereby ordered, that so far as relates to any acts to be done in Great Britain or Ireland, the said several Orders in Council, bearing date respectively the thirtieth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, and the ninth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, shall be, and the same are hereby revoked as from the day of the date of this present Order; and that, so far as relates to any acts to be done within the dominions of the Emperor of China, or elsewhere than in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, the said several Orders in Council, bearing date respectively the thirtieth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-two, and the ninth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, shall be, and the same are hereby revoked, as from the expiration of three calendar months from the day of the date of this present Order.

ARTHUR HELPS.

198

No. 87.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH MAY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Returns from the Registrar General, connected with the Population and Trade of the Colony, are published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th May, 1864.

No. 1.-CENSUS OF HONGKONG, 31st December, 1863.

POPULATION.

No. of HOUSES.

No. of BOATS.

TOTAL.

Men.

Women. Boys.

Girls.

Europeans and Americans,

Goa, Manila, Indians and others of mixed blood, Aliens, chiefly Seamen, and temporary residents,. Chinese in employ of Europeans,.

Do.

residing in Victoria,

Do. in Villages and Kowloon,

Boat population in Victoria,...

968

378

150

148

1,644

1,006

190

1,336

100

...

4,315

352

197

4,937

39,886

13,469

6,573

5,423

65,351

...

7,232

3,139

1,383

796

12,550

11,009

4,175

3,586

1,929

20,699

Do.

other than Victoria,

Emigrants,

Persons living in Mat sheds,.

Street Coolies,........

Prisoners,

5,214

2,354

1,315

955

9,838

200

2,500

5,000

686

695

6,350

4,019

70,316

24,066

13,152

9,516

124,850

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th March, 1864.

THOS. TURNER, Registrar General.

No. 2.-RETURN OF POPULATION OF HONGKONG, 31st December, 1863.

VICTORIA DISTRICT, ?

Chinese in employ of Europeans,

Chinese,

Sub-Districts,-

Show-ke-wan,

Sai-wan,.

Sheak-ho,..

Ty-tam-took,

Stanley,

Aberdeen,

Heong-kong,

Pok-foo-lum,

Kow-loon,

Boat Population of Hongkong,

Temporary residents,..

Emigrants,.

Persons living in Mat Sheds,.

Street Coolies,

Prisoners,...

WHITE.

COLORED.

TOTAL.

Males. Females. Males. Females.

Males.

Females.

1,118

526

1,078

258

2,196

784

...

4,388

549

4,388

549

46,459

18,892

46,459

18,892

2,210

1,592

112

132

923

453

1,305

298

146

131

3,694

1,228

8,615

3,935

21,124

9,413

100

200

2,500

5,000

686

91,268

33,582

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th March, 1864.

THOS. TURNER, Registrar General.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH MAY, 1864.

199

No. 3.-CLASSIFICATION and NUMBER of PUBLIC and PRIVATE BUILDINGS in the COLONY of HONGKONG, 1863.

　　　Public Offices, Barracks, Guard Rooms, Police Stations and other Public Buildings, Churches, Chapels, and places of Worship,. Mosques, Chinese Temples, &c.,..

　　　Houses and other Buildings assessed at and above ?100 per annum value occupied, Shops and Private Dwellings below the value of ?100 per annum occupied, Houses untenanted and unfinished,.

VICTORIA. VILLAGES.

TOTAL.

114

148

683

690

3,556

1,327

4,883

526

588

4,901

1,449

6,350

CHINESE TRADERS, &c.

VICTORIA. VILLAGES. TOTAL.

VICTORIA. VILLAGES.

TOTAL.

Bakers,

Brought forward,.

2,591

1,376

3,967

Bamboo Workers,.

Joss, Joss Paper and

Bamboo House Makers,

Image Dealers, ..

Barbers,..

108

Lantern Sellers,

Bathing Houses,

Lead Case Makers,

Bean Curd Sellers,

Blacksmiths,

Lime Dealers,

Mat Makers,..

Bird Sellers,

Mat Shed Makers,

Boat Builders,

Money Changers,.

Brokers,

Milkmen,

Bookbinders,.

Oar Dealers,..

Brothel Keepers,

116

127

Old Iron and Rags,

Brick and Tile Makers,

Old Clothes,

Carpenters,

125

145

Oil Sellers,

Chandlers,.

263

130

393

Opium Sellers,

Charcoal and Firewood

Sellers,

Caulkers,

Confectioners,

Cattle and Pig Sheds,

Clothiers,

Coopers,.

Coolie Houses,

Congee Sellers,

8770000000

Packings,.

Painters,

Printers,

Pawnbrokers,

Peppermint Oil Sellers,

'112

Pewterers,

Photographers,

Portrait & Landscape

Painters,

Crockery & Earthenware,

Picture Maker,

Compradores,

Cook Shops,

2 2

Priest Houses,

Pilot Houses,

Coal Shops,

Poulterers,

Cotton Quilt Shops,

Rattan Ware,

Coffin Shops,.

Rattan Splitters,

Debt Collectors,

Rope and Sail Makers,

Doctors and Druggists,.

102

Rice Dealers,

Dyers,

Sedan Chair Hirers,..

Eating Houses,.

Sign Dealers,

Engine Houses,

Sheep Dealers,.

Families,

713

385

1,098

Shoemakers,..

Farmers,

296

352

Shoe Sellers, Chinese,.

Fishermen,

mry

Stone Cutters,

176

Fish Lans (Fresh,)

Stationers,

Do. (Salt,)

57 Soy Sellers,

Flour Dealers,

Schools,

Foreign Goods Shop,

Sweetmeats,

Fortune Tellers,

Tanners,

Fruiterers,..

115

146

Tinmen,

Gardeners and Flower

Tailors,.

∞

Sellers,

Tea Sellers,

Glaziers,

Gold and Silver Smiths,

Gold Beaters,

Grass Cutters,

Gunsmiths,

Hat and Cap Makers,

Hemp Workers,

Hongs,

Ivory Carvers and Jade

co Bercon #588

Timber Dealers,

Theatres,

Tobacconist,.

198

244

Umbrella Makers,

Undertakers,

Vegetable Sellers,

Vacant Houses,

Washermen,.

Watchmakers,

Stone Sellers,

Weight & Scale Makers,

Carried forward,..

2,591

1,376

3,967

TOTAL,.

3,526

1,630

5,156

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th March, 1864.

THOS. TURNER, Registrar General.

200

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH MAY, 1864.

No. 4. ABSTRACT OF RETURNS, furnished from each House occupied by CHINESE in the Colony of Hongkong, stating Number of Persons resident therein, Mortality, &c.

MORTALITY.

Men.

Women.Boys.

Girls.

TOTAL

OF EACH PLACE.

TOTAL MORTALITY.

OCCUPATION.

In the Out of the Colony. Colony.

CHINESE.

City of Victoria,

39,886 13,469 6,573

5,423 65,351

413

2883

Sub-Districts.

Show-ke-wan, a

1,751

1,352 459

240

3,802

152

Sai-wan,

204

Sheak-ho, b.

202

Ty-tam-took,

Stanley, c

802

359

121

1,376

Aberdeen, d.

1,204

227

101

1,603

Heongkong,

120

110

277

Pok-foo-lum,.

102

Kow-loon,..

3,147

926

547

302

4,922

Total,....

7,232 3,139

1,383

796 12,550

241

Grand Total,.. 47,118 16,608

7,956 6,219 77,901

654

572

Died in Gaol,

Convict Hulk, Civil Hospital, 29

Found exposed, 44

165

Found exposed,

1,396

Trade.

Fishing Quarrying, Agriculture & a small amount of Trade.

a Show-ke-wan includes Hoong-heong-loo, Tsat-che-mooy, Pak-shui-wan, Ngo-yan-wan and Wong-kok-tsui. b Sheak-ho includes Hok-tsui and Too-te-wan.

c Stanley includes Ty-tam and Wong-ma-kok.

d Aberdeen includes Ap-lee-chow.

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th March, 1864.

THOS. TURNER, Registrar General.

No. 5.-RETURN showing the MORTALITY amongst the Chinese during the year 1863.

POPULATION

DIED IN

THE

DIED OUT

OF THE

TOTAL.

EACH PLACE.

COLONY.

COLONY

City of Victoria,

　Dead bodies found exposed in Victoria, and buried by the Police, Number of Chinese died in Gaol, Convict Hulk, and Government

Civil Hospital,

Total,.

78,683

413

121

78,683

578

Show-ke-wan,

3,802

152

Sai-wan,

204

Sheak-ho,

202

Ty-tam-took,.

...

Stanley,

1,376

Aberdeen,

1,603

Heong-kong,

277

· · ·

Pok-foo-lum,.

102

Kow-loon,

4,922

Dead bodies found in Villages, and burried by the Police, Estimated Mortality out of the Colony, .

572

Total,.

12,550

246

572

1,396

THOS. TURNER,

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th March, 1864.

Registrar General.

No. 6.-DETAILED RETURN of the NUMBER and DESCRIPTION of VESSELS anchored and plying in the Harbour and Bays of Hongkong on the 31st December, 1863, specifying the Number of Persons on Board.

VICTORIA.

ABERDEEN.

SHOWKEWAN AND SAIWAN.

STANLEY AND SHEAK-HO.

TOTAL.

DESCRIPTION of Vessel.

ADULTS. CHILDREN.

ADULTS.

CHILDREN.

ADULTS. CHILDREN.

No. OF

No. of

No. OF

No. of

VESSELS.

M. W. B. G.

B. G.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE,

14TH MAY,

1864.

201

Junks,.

Trading Boats,

27 679 15 29 49 964 41 131 15

108

Wood Boats,..

Passage Boats,

189 13 32 13

Salt Boats,

872 15 13

Lorchas,

462

Cargo Boats,.

Coal Boats,

314 1,604 513 456 263

14)

Fishing Boats,

Water Boats,.

23 125 15 18 9 160 736 393 230 172

341

185 898

270 235 173 191 1,038 517 190 149

208 71 71

182 1,234 330 285 189

47 2081 711 71 34

679

57 1,087

145

561

189

907 15

8 462

318 1,618 514 458

263

23 125 15 18

7183,906 1,510| 940|

683

Stone Boats,

60 426 30 28

436 301

Hakow and Pullaway,

324

Sampans,

Bumboats,.

513 2,069 1,056 636 1,405 2,467 2,003 1,919 1,080 307 665 480 255 183

53 302 162 40 301

239 634 491 201 176

105

250 103 91

566 2,871 1,218 676 354

2,056 4,01 3,077 2,466 1,494

163

1631

TOTAL,...

2,737 11,009, 4,175 3,586 1,929|

5081,706

751 504 3561

4831,974 1,170|||| 431|

355

2911,534 433 3801 244

4,019 16,223 6,529 4,901 2,884

THOS. TURNER, Registrar General,

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th March, 1864.

202

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH MAY, 1864.

NAMES OF HARBOURS AND BAYS.

No. 7.-Summary of RETURN No. 6.

TOTAL NUMBER OF VESSELS

Victoria, including Kow-loon,.

Aberdeen and Ap-lee-chow,

Show-ke-wan and Sai-wan,

Stanley and Sheak-ho,

Total,.

NUMBER OF PERSONS ON BOARD.

ADULTS.

CHILDREN.

TOTAL

POPULA-

TION AT

AT EACH PLACE.

EACH

Men.

Women.

Boys.

Girls.

PLACE.

2,737

11,009

4,175

3,586

1,929

20,699

508

1,706

751

504

356

3,317

483

1,974

1,170

431

355

3,930

291

1,534

433

380

244

2,591

4,019

16,223

6,529

4,901

2,884 30,537

THOS. TURNER,

Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th March, 1864.

No. 88.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　The following Report of the Registrar General on the working of Ordinance No. 6 of 1863, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th May, 1864.

No. 13.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

REGISTRAR GENERAL'S OFFICE, VICTORIA,

HONGKONG, 4th May, 1864.

　　SIR,-Feeling that doubtless any information respecting the working of a new Ordinance, and one so especially devoted to public convenience as No. 6 of 1863 so decidedly is, will be interesting to the Government, I do myself the honor, without hesitation, to submit the following remarks, which I trust will be favourably received by His Excellency The Governor.

　　I therefore beg to state as follows:---The Licenses for Chairs, special, i. e., those that ply from 5 A M. till 12 at night, and general, viz: those that ply from 5 A.M. to 8 at night are issued every six months, from the 30th of September and from the 1st of April.

　　Up to date, the large number of such Licenses issued amounts to 430, which already exceeds that of the whole of the last half year by 68, and in all probability there will be a considerable addition.

　　858 Chair Coolies have also been registered: I may mention that the principal part of these men are Hakas, with a considerable number of Chin Chew, a sprinkling of Poon-Taes, and only some 40 from the Nam-hoi District or vicinity of Canton, and I am informed that since the passing of the Ordinance the Chair Coolies are, though the most ignorant and stubborn of our community, becoming more civil, and less extortionate to their employers than formerly.

　　There was, at first, a considerable difficulty in making them wear conspicuously their tin Badges, but this, a prejudice, is now being speedily overcome, especially as I am assisted by judicious magisterial influence.

　　There is still, however, much difficulty in making those who possess special Licenses carry a Lamp at night. I have had a pattern prepared, which costs but one hundred mils, and a light costs about eight mils for two hours; those to whom these Licenses have been issued have been individually spoken to, and cautioned on the subject and I think the matter of consider- able importance, as much mischief may be done by these fellows possessing the privilege they do, roaming about at night with- out a light.

There is also a further trouble in keeping them to their stands, but the streets in which the two principal stands are appointed, viz: Wyndham Street and by Pedder's Wharf are having extensive building operations carried on in them, which preclude to some extent the Chairs standing there.

　　I would also suggest that a new stand be appointed between Old Bailey Street and Union Chapel, for the convenience of the residents in Old Bailey, Shelley and Elgin Streets and those in the vicinity of the Hollywood Road.

I have now only further to remark that towards the end of the 2nd half

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　year I may have a suggestion to make as to the economy of the above subject, that every effort has been made by this Department, only acting as it can, ministerially to bring these wild untutored people under the Law, they have been registered, made to find securities for their good conduct, and I may add, en passant, that these securities have improved much in validity; and the Ordinance, its penalties, as well as its privileges, carefully explained; and it now alone remains for Executive influence in the shape of firmness, zeal, and continual watchfulness on the part of the European Police to make the Chair Coolies of Hongkong at least as obedient and unexacting as a similar class in any other part of Her Majesty's Dominions.--I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient servant,

THOS. TURNER, Registrar General,

The Honourable

THE COLONIAL SECRETARY,

202

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH MAY, 1864.

NAMES OF HARBOURS AND BAYS.

No. 7.-Summary of RETURN No. 6.

TOTAL NUMBER OF VESSELS

Victoria, including Kow-loon,.

Aberdeen and Ap-lee-chow,

Show-ke-wan and Sai-wan,

Stanley and Sheak-ho,

Total,.

NUMBER OF PERSONS ON BOARD.

ADULTS.

CHILDREN.

TOTAL

POPULA-

TION AT

AT EACH PLACE.

EACH

Men.

Women.

Boys.

Girls.

PLACE.

2,737

11,009

4,175

3,586

1,929

20,699

508

1,706

751

504

356

3,317

483

1,974

1,170

431

355

3,930

291

1,534

433

380

244

2,591

4,019

16,223

6,529

4,901

2,884 30,537

THOS. TURNER,

Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 10th March, 1864.

No. 88.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　The following Report of the Registrar General on the working of Ordinance No. 6 of 1863, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th May, 1864.

No. 13.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

REGISTRAR GENERAL'S OFFICE, VICTORIA,

HONGKONG, 4th May, 1864.

　　Up to date, the large number of such Licenses issued amounts to 430, which already exceeds that of the whole of the last half year by 68, and in all probability there will be a considerable addition.

I have now only further to remark that towards the end of the 2nd half

THOS. TURNER, Registrar General,

The Honourable

THE COLONIAL SECRETARY,

No. 89.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH MAY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

203

　　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to appoint the Honourable H. J. BALL, Esq., and W. H. ALEXANDER, Esq., to be Commissioners "for compiling a new Edition of the Ordinances of "this Colony," under the terms of Ordinance No. 7 of 1864.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1864.

No. 90.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His E ency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to appoint WALTER MEREDITH DEANE, Esquire, Hongkong Volunteers, (late of the Cambridge University Rifle Volunteers) and HENRY JOHN HOWARD TRIPP, Esquire, Hongkong Volunteers, to be Extra Aides-de-Camps.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1864.

No. 91.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

His Excellency the GOVERNOR having resolved to remove and compensate under terms of Article VI. of the Treaty of Peking, the present Chinese occupants of that portion of Kowloon marked in the accompanying plan,* Notice is hereby given that all Chinese residents within such limits shall vacate and quit their tenements and Grounds on or before the 30th day of June next (the 27th day of the 5th moon). In the case of growing crops the time will, on application, be extended until the crops now in the ground be reaped.

The amount of compensation to be paid in each case may be ascertained by application to Lieut. Williams, Resident Engineers' Office, Kowloon, on or before the 15th day of June, after which date no claim will be attended to.

Certificates of Compensation will be furnished by the Resident Engineer, signed by the Acting Surveyor General and himself and, on presentation of these at the Colonial Treasury, duly endorsed as abandoned by the Resident Police Inspector, the sum awarded will be paid.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th May, 1864.

NOTICE.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, 10th May, 1864.

Notice to Consignees, Masters and others in charge of Merchant Vessels.

1. On or before the 1st June proximo all Ships with the following exceptions shall be moved over to the North side of the Harbour mooring them properly with 45 fathoms on each chain, the anchors lying in an E. N. E. and W. S. W. direction from each other.

2. The Southern line of this anchorage is, the North Extremity of Hongkong shut in with the South Extremity of the Kowloon Peninsula bearing E. by S.; the Top Gallant Masts and Yards are to be on deck and flying Jib-boom in, a spare anchor should be ready for letting go, and the hawse invariably kept clear.

3. Hulks or receiving Ships (not having Top Masts pointed) may, for convenience, lie on the South shore.

4. Ships discharging cargo may also by permission anchor on the South shore.

5. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's Hulk Fort William is, for the convenience of the Public Service, allowed to remain where she is the Mail Steamers anchoring near her but not to Southward.

Vessels under Articles 3 and 4 and 5 must perfectly understand that although they have permission to remain there, it is entirely at their own risk.

H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master, &c.

* Plan attached.

204

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH MAY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

May

29.75

29.76

29.87

29.80

29.70

29.89

29.88

10,

29.89

29.97

29.98

11,

29.90

12,

29.91

29.88

29 87

13,

29.91

29.90

29.87

DATE.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Min, Max.

6A.M. 3P.M.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

1864.

May

7 28.10 28.1428.14 28.10 28.10 73.00 74.00 73.00 73.00 74.00 73.00 71.00 76.00 ESE

2 EbS

3 ESE

Thick passing fog.

8 28.15|28.19/28.21|28.15|28.15,73.00 74.30 72.00 73.00 73.00 71.00,72.00 75.00 ESE

3 EbS

→

ESE

Dense fog; from noon passing fog.

9 28.21 28.22 28.22|28.20|28.20,72.00|73.0073.0071.00 72.00|72.00 70.00 74.00 ESE

10 28.24 28.26 28.26 28.23 28.2172.00 73.00 72.00 71.00 72.00 71.00 70.00 76.00 NE

4 ESE

3 ESE

Passing fog and rain.

1 NE

2 IS

Passing fog & heavy rain; 4 P.M., fine.

11 28.21 28.25 28.25 28.22 28.2272.00|73.00|72.00|71.00|72.00|71.0070.00|75.00 SSE

2 SSE

4 SE

Cloudy with passing fog; from 3 P.M.fine

12 28.29 28.29 28.27 28.21 28.1972.00|75.00|73.00|71.00|74.00|72.00 70.00 76.00 SE

2 SE

Fine; occasionally passing fog.

13 28.23 28.25,28.25 28.23 28.20 73.0076.00 74.00|72.00|74.00|73.00 71.00|78.00 SbE

1 S

2 SSW

Light fog; from 10 A.M. fine.

DAY OF WEEK.

BAROMETER.

STANDARD.

ANEROID.

SELF REGIS- TERING IN SHADE.

Max. Min.

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH ENDING APRIL, 1864.

THERMOMETER (Fahrenheit.)

HYDROMETER.

DETACHED.

ATTACHED

IN SHADE.

DRY BULB IN WET BULB IN SHADE. SHADE.

HUMIDITY COMPUTED. COMPLETE

DEW POINT COMPUTED.

IN SUN.

IN WATER.

SATURATION

=1,000.

WIND.

VELOCITY IN FEET IN 5

MINUTES.

9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M. 3 P.M. 9 A. M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A. M. 3 P.M. 9 A. M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M. Friday 30.05 29.90 29.70| 29.55 72

RAIN.

IN INCHES DURING THE PREVIOUS 24|

HOURS.

9 A.M.

STATE OF THE WEATHER.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH MAY, 1864.

205

Satur. 30.15 30.00 29.80| 29.65

Sun. 30.13 30.18 29.78 29.83 76

Mon. 30.15 30.05 29.80 | 29.70

Tues. 29.98 29.98 29.62 29.60

Wed. 29.95 30.00 29.60 29.65

Thurs. 29.93 30.40 29.58 29.63

Friday 29.87 29.93 29.52| 29.59

Satur. 29.91 29.93 29.56| 29.59 Sun. 29.95 | 30.00| 29.70| 29.75 76 Mon. 29.94 29.99 29.71 29.75 74 Tues. 30.05 30.04 29.75 29.70 Wed. 30.12 30.00| 29.75| 29.70 Thurs. 30.11 30.02 29.75 29.72

J388222228881

69 74

Friday 30.05 30.02 29.70 29.70

Satur. 30.06 30.06 29.71 29.71 71

Sun.

30.04 30.05 29.69 29.70

Mon.

30.10 30.04| 29.75

29.69

Tues. 30.10 30.05 29.75 29.70

Wed. 30.15 30.10 29.80| 29.75

Thurs. 30.13| 30.13 29.78 29.78

Friday 30.20 30.14 29.83 29.79

Satur. 30.04 29.95 29.69 29.60 80

Sun.

30.06 29.99 29.71 29.68 82

Mon.

30.04 29.99 29.70 29.67 80

Tues. 30.10 30.05 29.77 29.72 80

Wed. 30.15 30.03 29.76 29.65 76 Thurs. 30.13 | 30.04? 29.78 29.68 76

Friday 30.15 30.07 29.80 29.72 Satur. 30.12 30.05| 29.76| 29.70

Mean

30.07 30.04 29.72 29.68

19CCREERBRRRRER5222210:2

100

102

99 103

74 89

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ESTRARRZREBERR8888HRHRP2ZZF22:

SERPRERPRJBOR28838PZRLD?C22CER :

: JESSIEZZZZZISZJJENRAAFSLCFIA83

COLLARE2^38ZZZRRBR=RNODOZZZZ:

888RRERAASIJR:888SPERINNASRSAR

838RFARFFJ85A888)

0.483 0.501 58.00 59.01

61 0.501 0.453 59.01 56.02 68 0.612 0.588 64.07 63.06

0.680 0.664

67.08 | 67.01

0.664 0.690 67.01 68.01

0.672 0.650 67.04 66.04

0.713 0.664 69.02

67.01

71 0.650

0.672 66.04 67.04

0.664 0.690 67.01

68.01

Do.

Fine.

Do.

9 A.M.

3 P.M.

Overcast and foggy.

Fine.

Do., but fine.

Do.

Foggy.

Do.

Overcast and foggy. Do.

Overcast, but fine.

Fine, but overcast.

Do.

0.447 0.478 55.09 57.07

0.534 0.551 60.08 61.09

Do.

0.534 0.596

60.08 | 64.00

0.680 0.664 67.08 67.01

0.633 0.633 65.07 | 65.07

0.576 0.576 62.09 62.09

0.30

0.576 0.576 62.09 62.09

4.20

0.541 0.534

61.01 | 60.08

2.30

Do.

68 69

0.651 0.655

66.05 | 66.07

0.774 0.664

71.06 67.01

Fine.

Overcast and cloudy.

Fine, but hazy.

Overcast, cloudy and misty.

Do., but fine.

Overcast and rain.

Overcast, foggy and cloudy.

Overcast.

Fine.

Overcast, and cloudy.

Do.

Do., but fine.

Do.

Overcast and rain.

Do. and cloudy.

Do., but fine.

Fine.

0.672 0.731 67.04

69.08

Do.

73 0.774 0.739 | 71.06

70.02

Do., and clear.

70 67

85/1/ 72 721 73

74 68

CAFARER88:8

0.783 0.783 | 71.09 71.09

Do.

0.713 0.783 69.02 | 71.09

Do.

71 0.697 0.672 68.05 67.04

Do.

70 0.650 0.664 66.04 67.01

Do.

Do. and clear.

Do.

Overcast and rain.

0.641 0.664 66.00 67.01 0.696 0.596 68.05 | 64.00 70 0.641 0.664 66.00 67.01

1.35

Misty, cloudy and fog.

Do. and overcast.

Overcast, cloudy and rain.

69 0.664 0.641

67.01 | 66.00

Fine.

Do.

Fine.

Do.

69 0.650 0.625

66.04 65.03

Do.

REMARKS,

[ Mean daily range of temperature.. Monthly range of

do.

.12.00 degrees. .12.00

During the

month.

8.15

206

THE

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH MAY, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the Su- preme Court, will be held on Wednesday, the Eighteenth day of May, A.D. 1864, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

Between

HONGKONG.

(TSOI POOEY EEN and LUM ZU CHOONG,trading under the style or firm of Eng Ho Tai Hong, Plaintiffs,

and

A. R. TILBY of Shanghae, De- fendant.

Dated this 3rd day of May, 1864.

JULIAN PAUNCEFOTE, Plaintiffs' Attorney.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

"EMEU," Captain EASTLEY, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Monday, the 30th May, 1864, at 2 P.M.

　　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 28th May, SPECIE until Noon on the 29th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 28th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 14th May, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

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SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES. ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

N Thursday, the 26th May, at Noon, the "DONNA I,” Commandant BOURDON, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places.

ON Chura's Steam-ship

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 14 per cent upon Merchandize, and ? per cent on Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 24th of May; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 29th April, 1864.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION. having come to the knowledge of the Officers

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

R. P. A. METTA is authorized to sign our

Firm from this date.

MR.

H. B. CAMA & Co. Hongkong, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. WILLIAM HENRY GREEN in our Firm, ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

Madmitted a Partner in our Firm.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE

NOTICE.

\HE interest and responsibility of Mr. FREDE- RICK WILLIAM LAWRENCE in our Firm, ceased on the 30th ultimo.

Mr. SAMUEL HUBBARD CLARKE is admitted ?s Partner from 1st instant.

Mr. GEORGE RICHARDS LAWRENCE is au- thorized to sign our Firm.

BULL, PURDON & Co.

China, 2nd May, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and resp of FARBRIDGE, HOL-

\HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE INTERIN SON In Our Firm, ceased on the

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED

31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr. RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the Management of our Hongkong Branch.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE son and myself as Attorneys,

HE partnership hitherto subsisting between

Solicitors, Proctors and Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND.

Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE Lloyds at Canton and Macao.

HE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

CARDS on

them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned. GILMAN & Co.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 21st MAY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 21.

No. 92.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　　The following Returns connected with the business of the Superior and Subordinate Courts of this Colony for the Year 1863, are published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th May, 1864.

RETURN of CRIMINAL CASES that have been tried in the SUPREME COURT of HONGKONG, during the Year 1863.

REMARKS.

Number of Cases.

Number of Persons.

...

227 HO

Abduction,...

Arson,

4 Assault and Wounding,

2 Assaulting Police,...

3 Attempting to shoot and murder,

23 Burglary,

7 Burglary with Wounding,

CRIME.

1 Burglary with Violence,

2 Child Stealing,

Concealment of Birth,.

13 Confederating with Pirates,

1 Cutting and Wounding with intent to do grievous bodily harm,

2 Cutting and Wounding with intent to murder,

2 Embezzlement,

24 Escaping from Gaol,...

2 Forgery,..

1 Highway Robbery,

1 Highway Robbery and Assault,

Convicted.

Acquitted.

Death.

Death

Recorded

Penal Servitude.

Hard labor over one

Hard labor one year year.

and under.

Charges abandoned

Postponed

Cases.

Number Number Number Number

of Persons. Cases. Persons.

122421

NON!

1 Highway Robbery being armed,

2 Highway Robbery with Wounding,

Housebreaking with Larceny,...

Larceny,...

...

2 Larceny and Assault,

2 Larceny in a Boat,

18 Larceny in a Dwelling-house,...

5 Larceny in a Vessel,

1 Manslaughter,

14 Murder,

.00

5 Perjury,

2 Permitting an Escape,

24 Piracy,

1 Obtaining Goods on false pretences,

6 Piracy and Assault with intent to murder,

6 Piracy and Murder,

3 3

3 Piracy and Mutiny,

8 Piracy Mutiny and Assault,

2 Rape,...

: co

Receiving Stolen Goods,

1 Rescue,

Revolt on board Ship,

9 Robbery and Assault,

37 Robbery from the Person,

8 Robbery in the Harbour,

: ?: :

4 Robbery with Violence,...

4 Robbery with Wounding,...

1 Shooting with intent to do grievous bodily harm,

1 Stabbing with intent to do grievous bodily harm,

6 Trading and Confederating with Pirates....

1 5

1 Uttering a forged note with intent to defraud,

3 Uttering counterfeit coin,

178 273

211

62 11 3 129

49 19

a. One prisoner, acquitted on the ground of insanity, detained during H. M.'s pleasure.

b. In one case no witnesses appeared.

c. Three prisoners convicted of manslaughter.

d. In the case abandoned the prisoners were convicted on a charge of Piracy and Murder.

e. In this case the prisoners were tried for Larceny and Receiving.

f. In one case the prisoner was on bail, and did not surrender.

...

N. R. MASSON,

Acting Registrar.

208

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1864.

RETURN of the NUMBER of CASES tried before the Honorable the Chief Justice, and actions commenced in the Supreme Court and Vice Admiralty Court of Hongkong during the year ending 31st December, 1863.

Cases tried before the Honorable the Chief Justice in 1863.

JUDGMENT.

TOTAL.

NUMBER OF AMOUNT OF DEBT &

COURT.

CASES.

DAMAGES CLAIMED.

Plaintiff Defendant. Nonsuit.

Cases.

Debt and Damages.

Supreme Court,—

Common Law,

$37,000.00

Chancery,

Insolvency,..

140,138.10

-$197,139.92

Appeals,

Vice Admiralty Court,

20,001.82

Appellant Respondent

Actions commenced in 1863.

COURT.

NUMBER OF CASES.

AMOUNT OF DEBT AND DAMAGES

SETTLED

WITHOUT

TRIAL.

CLAIMED.

JUDGMENT.

Plaintiff. Defendant. Nonsuit.

REMAINING

IN DEPEN-

DENCE.

TOTAL.

Cases. Debt & Damages.

Supreme Court,——

Common Law,

$313,102.17 34h

Chancery,

Insolvency,

140,138.10

Probate,

28e

26,280.95

137 $545,086.95

Appeals,

Appellant Respondent

Vice Admiralty Court,

18g

65,565.73

N. R. MASSON, Acting Registrar.

a. Three of these cases were in dependence on 31st December 1862.

b. One of these cases was in dependence on 31st December 1862.

One of these cases was in dependence on 31st December 1862.

One of these cases was for Specific Performance, and one for an Injunction.

　　　　Probate was granted in nine of these cases--and Letters of Administration with the Will annexed in two cases; in one case Letters of Administration were granted until the wishes of the Executors in England were made known-the amount given above is from the valuations made by the Court appraisers.

f. One of these cases was from the Court of Summary Jurisdiction—and the others from the Consular Court at Shanghae.

Seven of these cases were derelict.

h. In ten of these cases Judgment by default was signed.

RETURN of the Number of CASES tried, and ACTIONS commenced in the Court of Summary Jurisdiction, from the 1st January to the 31st December, 1863.

NUMBER OF

CASES.

AMOUNT OF DEBT AND DA-

MAGES CLAIMED.

JUDGMENT.

SETTLED

WITHOUT TRIAL.

Plaintiff.

Defendant.

Nonsuit.

REMAINING IN DEPENDENCE.

*1,475

$61,740,491

* Three of these Cases were in dependence on 31st December 1862.

632

636

169

HENRY J. HOLMES,

Clerk of Court.

Total Number of Causes,

Convicted and Punished.

Discharged.

Deported.

CAUSES HOW DISPOSED OF, and the NUMBER OF MALE AND FEMALE PRISONERS UNDER EACH HEAD.

Ordered to find

security.

Committed for trial at Supreme Court.

Committed to Prison, or detained, pending orders of

the Governor.

ABSTRACT of CAUSES under COGNIZANCE at the Police Magistrates' Court during the year 1863.

To be of good behaviour, or to answer any

charge.

To keep the peace.

Punished for prefering false charge, or giving false

testimony.

Undecided.

Total Number of Defendants.

Summons.

for

Summons.

Notices of

Judgment

and

Defendants. Witnesses. Rehearing. Distress. Arrest. Search.

WRITS ISSUED BY MAGISTRATES DURING THE YEAR 1863.

WARRANTS.

2,439

191

122

2,929

M. F. M. F. M. F. M、 F. M. F. M. F. M.

5,015 6,179 377 2,638 253| 50

F. M.

265

3 306 22

1801

Abduction of Females,

Aiding Soldiers and Seamen to desert,

8 34 2 9,696 674

THE CASES CONSISTED OF

Breaches of Ordinances, (continued:)-- Regulation of public vehicles, Chairs, &c.,

Aiding Prisoners to escape from Jail,...

Sale of prepared Opium,

Assaults.

758

Suppression of public gaming,

Assaults accompanied with damage of property,

Retail of Spirituous liquors,

Administering drugs....

Bribery,

Attempts to commit felony,

Burglary, Robbery, &c.,...

277727

Harbouring Police constable when on duty, Kidnapping,

...

Larcenies,

879

...

Malicious prosecution and false testimony., Misconduct as Police Constables,

Murder, Piracy, &c.,

Obtaining goods or money by false pretences, &c.,

Being at large in the Streets at night without pass,

274

Concealing birth,

1 Offences relating to Coins,

Breach of Prison,

Child Stealing,

Offences relating to Workmen,...

Breach of Buildings Ordinance,

Cutting and Wounding,

Rape,

...

Breach of Cargo-boats Ordinance,

Demanding money with menaces,

Receiving stolen Property,

Breach of Jail Ordinance,.

Desertion and refusal of duty by Seamen,

Trespass on Crown Lands,

Breach of Markets Ordinance,

Detention of Seamen's effects,

Vagrancy, Rogues and Vagabonds,...

196

Breach of Post Office Ordinance,

Embezzlement,

Breach of Registration Ordinance,

215

Extortion by Colour of Office,

Breaches of Ordinances for

Estreatinent of Recognizance,

Regulation of public Brothels, .

Exercising the calling of Pawnbroker without license,

Unlawful possession of property, Damage of property, Nuisances, Cruelty to animals, conduct calculated to provoke a breach of the peace, allowing unmuzzled ferocious dogs to be at large, Furious driving, cutting and destroying trees, &c.,

2,034

}}

of weights and measures,

Forgery,

C. MAY,

1st Police Magistrate.

209

TOTAL.

REMARKS.

Of these Writs the parties] did not appear before the Magistrates in 124 of the Number.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1864.

210

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1864.

RETURN of MARINE CASES tried at the Marine Magistrate's Office, during the year 1863.

How disposed of.

Discharged.

Reprimanded.

Number of cases.

Number of Defendants.

Punished.

Ordered to return to duty.

Fined.

210

581

356

Cases consisted of :-

Refusal of duty,..

Desertion,

Assault,

Drunkenness,

Insurbordination,

Breach of Harbor Regulations,

Mutinous conduct,.

Embezzlement,

Wilfully remaining behind from ship,

Stealing,.

Selling spirit without license,

Disobedience of orders, .

Breach of Ordinance 6 of 1852,

Attempt to stab, ..

Insolent and abusive language,

Disorderly conduct,

Facilitating Desertions,

Threat to entice Sailors to desert,

Neglect of duty,

Breach of Ordinance 3 of 1862,

Drawing a knife with intent, Enticing Sailors to desert,

Total,....

210

H. G. THOMSETT, Marine Magistrate.

No. 91.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR having resolved to remove and compensate under terms of Article VI. of the Treaty of Peking, the present Chinese occupants of that portion of Kowloon marked in the accompanying plan, Notice is hereby given that all Chinese residents within such limits shall vacate and quit their tenements and Grounds on or before the 30th day of June next (the 27th day of the 5th moon). In the case of growing crops the time will, on application, be extended until the crops now in the ground be reaped.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th May, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

NOTICE.

HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, 10th May, 1864.

Notice to Consignees, Masters and others in charge of Merchant Vessels.

3. Hulks or receiving Ships (not having Top Masts pointed) may, for convenience, lie on the South shore.

4. Ships discharging cargo may also by permission anchor on the South shore.

5. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's Hulk Fort William is, for the convenience of the Public Service, allowed to remain where she is the Mail Steamers anchoring near her but not to Southward.

Vessels under Articles 3 and 4 and 5 must perfectly understand that although they have permission to remain there, it is entirely at their own risk.

H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master, &c.

210

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1864.

RETURN of MARINE CASES tried at the Marine Magistrate's Office, during the year 1863.

How disposed of.

Discharged.

Reprimanded.

Number of cases.

Number of Defendants.

Punished.

Ordered to return to duty.

Fined.

210

581

356

Cases consisted of :-

Refusal of duty,..

Desertion,

Assault,

Drunkenness,

Insurbordination,

Breach of Harbor Regulations,

Mutinous conduct,.

Embezzlement,

Wilfully remaining behind from ship,

Stealing,.

Selling spirit without license,

Disobedience of orders, .

Breach of Ordinance 6 of 1852,

Attempt to stab, ..

Insolent and abusive language,

Disorderly conduct,

Facilitating Desertions,

Threat to entice Sailors to desert,

Neglect of duty,

Breach of Ordinance 3 of 1862,

Drawing a knife with intent, Enticing Sailors to desert,

Total,....

210

H. G. THOMSETT, Marine Magistrate.

No. 91.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR having resolved to remove and compensate under terms of Article VI. of the Treaty of Peking, the present Chinese occupants of that portion of Kowloon marked in the accompanying plan, Notice is hereby given that all Chinese residents within such limits shall vacate and quit their tenements and Grounds on or before the 30th day of June next (the 27th day of the 5th moon). In the case of growing crops the time will, on application, be extended until the crops now in the ground be reaped.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th May, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

NOTICE.

HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, 10th May, 1864.

Notice to Consignees, Masters and others in charge of Merchant Vessels.

3. Hulks or receiving Ships (not having Top Masts pointed) may, for convenience, lie on the South shore.

4. Ships discharging cargo may also by permission anchor on the South shore.

5. The Peninsular and Oriental Company's Hulk Fort William is, for the convenience of the Public Service, allowed to remain where she is the Mail Steamers anchoring near her but not to Southward.

Vessels under Articles 3 and 4 and 5 must perfectly understand that although they have permission to remain there, it is entirely at their own risk.

H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master, &c.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

211

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

May

14,

29.92

29.89

29.86

15,

29.88

29.86

16,

29.85

29.83

29.90

17,

29.93

29.92

18,

29.90

29.94

29.90

19,

29.90

29.88

29.87

20,

29.86

29.85

29.84

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

1864.

May 14 28.19 28.24 28.24 28.19 28.15,75.00 76.30 73.30 73.30 75.00 74.00 70.00 77.00 SSW

15 28.22 28.24 28.24 28.19 28.18 74.00 76.0074.00 73.00 74.00 72.00 71.00 78.00 SW 16 28.16 28.19 28.19 28.13 28.15 74.00 75.00 73.00 73.00 74.00 72.00 72.00 76.00 SSW

5 SSW

3 SW

3 SSW

5 Dense fog.

5 SbW

Fine.

17 28.21 28.24 28.27 28.23 28.1972.00 73.00 72.00 71.00 72.00 69.00 70.00 75.00 SSW

5 SbW

2 SSE

6 SbW

6 Cloudy with passing fog and rain.

2 SW

Overcast and cloudy.

18 28.23 28.24 28.26|28.26|28.2170.00 75.00 74.00 69.00 74.00 73.00 69.00 77.00 E

19 28.20 28.22 28.24 28.19 28.1971.30 72.00 71.00 70.30 71.00 70.30 70.00 75.00 SbW

2 SSE

1 SbW

1 SE

1 Cloudy; from noon, fine.

2 SSE

Dense fog with rain.

20 28.16 28.19 28.18 28.13 28.13 69.30 69.00 70.00 69.30 69.00 70.00 69.00 74.00 EbS

4 E

3 ESE

Do.

do.

No. 11.-List of LETTERS, saved from the wreck of the COLOMBO, which have been returned from the General Post Office in London, the writers of which can obtain them on application.

Baldwin, Miss Ethe E., Ship Hotspur, Hongkong, to her friend Annie, 1 Brown, Rd., Hongkong, to my dear Mary,

Booth, George, Hongkong, to dear Father and Mother, (Mrs. Rourke,) 1 Baker, F. E., Hongkong, to dear Sir,.... Clark, J. A., Hongkong, to his Mother,.

James, Hongkong, to Charles,

Kempson, W. J., Hongkong, to my dear Sir,

Kaye, Thos. Kennedy, Ship Niphon, Hongkong, to his Brother, Limnell, Jas., Hongkong, to Friend Mercy,

Mackenzie, Nelly, Hongkong, to Mary her Sister,

Cutbrow, W., China, to his Friend,

MacLelland, John, Hongkong, to dear Aunt,

Chandler, Hongkong, to Miss Robbins,.

Morgan, D., Hongkong to my dear Uncle,

Cookson, John, Hongkong, to dear Sarah,

Disbursement Account, Ship Niphon, Hongkong,

Nancy, Wanni, Katie, Dora, Anna Weaser, Hongkong, to Sara Uncle Ned, 1 Nicholson, G., Hongkong, to Mrs. Nicholson,

Douglas, William, Hongkong, to dear Polly, and to his dear Brother,... 2

Perrein, Brother, Hongkong, to my dear H. P.,

Denkye, Hongkong, to Denkye, 17 Mount Street,

· Roberts, A. H., Hongkong, to his Sister Eurily,

E. M. S., Hongkong, to dear Sister,

Ellis, Penin, Hongkong, to my dear Ned,

Flemins, H., Hongkong, to his Mother,

Falcombe, G., Hongkong, to Chas. Nudle,

Fred., Hongkong, to his dear Mother,

George, Hongkong, to Miss Hooker,

Roberts, W., Hongkong, to fudson, Esq., Lodge Hall Middlesex, Roberts, "Banda," Whampoa, to his Wife,

Richards, R. F., Mongolia, China, to T. M. Watson,

Sarah, Hongkong, to my dear Mammy,

Stanley, Geo., Hongkong, to his Sister, "Treasure,"

Scherdt, W., Hongkong, to my dear Father,

Guntry, John, Hongkong, to Margaret,

Gundry, R. E., China, to dear Papa and Mama,

Henry, Hongkong, to my dear Mother,..

Hawkins, Edward, China, to his Brother Andrew,

Howers, Benjamin P., Hongkong, to Messrs. Baker and Mowil, Hamilton, G. (Kading,) Hongkong, to his Mother in London,

Jones, T. E., Hongkong, to his Mother in the United States,

Thorne, W., Hongkong, to Messrs. Haseltine,

Turrell, William H., Hongkong, to my dearest Wife,

Tyris, R. R., China, to his Brother William,

Willie, on board Ship, at Hongkong, to his Mother,

Willie, yours affectionately, Hongkong, to my own dear Sister Eliza, Walsh, S., Hongkong, to John Tilyard,.

...

Williams, L. W., China, to his friend W. Parkin,

LETTERS also saved from the wreck of the COLOMBO neither the names nor the addresses of which,

nor of the writers can be deciphered.

From Hongkong, to my dear Mary, New York, U.S.A.,.

From Hongkong, to my dear Wife, and Family,

From Hongkong, to a firm in Liverpool,

From Hongkong, supposed for Rally,

From Hongkong, dated 24th October, name of addresses in London can-

not be traced,..

From Hongkong, name defaced, to Mrs. Woodward, From your affectionate Son Charles, China, to my dear Mother,

From Hongkong, to Ma Chire Manin,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 17th May, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster General.

1 1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

211

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

May

14,

29.92

29.89

29.86

15,

29.88

29.86

16,

29.85

29.83

29.90

17,

29.93

29.92

18,

29.90

29.94

29.90

19,

29.90

29.88

29.87

20,

29.86

29.85

29.84

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

1864.

May 14 28.19 28.24 28.24 28.19 28.15,75.00 76.30 73.30 73.30 75.00 74.00 70.00 77.00 SSW

15 28.22 28.24 28.24 28.19 28.18 74.00 76.0074.00 73.00 74.00 72.00 71.00 78.00 SW 16 28.16 28.19 28.19 28.13 28.15 74.00 75.00 73.00 73.00 74.00 72.00 72.00 76.00 SSW

5 SSW

3 SW

3 SSW

5 Dense fog.

5 SbW

Fine.

17 28.21 28.24 28.27 28.23 28.1972.00 73.00 72.00 71.00 72.00 69.00 70.00 75.00 SSW

5 SbW

2 SSE

6 SbW

6 Cloudy with passing fog and rain.

2 SW

Overcast and cloudy.

18 28.23 28.24 28.26|28.26|28.2170.00 75.00 74.00 69.00 74.00 73.00 69.00 77.00 E

19 28.20 28.22 28.24 28.19 28.1971.30 72.00 71.00 70.30 71.00 70.30 70.00 75.00 SbW

2 SSE

1 SbW

1 SE

1 Cloudy; from noon, fine.

2 SSE

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No. 11.-List of LETTERS, saved from the wreck of the COLOMBO, which have been returned from the General Post Office in London, the writers of which can obtain them on application.

Baldwin, Miss Ethe E., Ship Hotspur, Hongkong, to her friend Annie, 1 Brown, Rd., Hongkong, to my dear Mary,

Booth, George, Hongkong, to dear Father and Mother, (Mrs. Rourke,) 1 Baker, F. E., Hongkong, to dear Sir,.... Clark, J. A., Hongkong, to his Mother,.

James, Hongkong, to Charles,

Kempson, W. J., Hongkong, to my dear Sir,

Kaye, Thos. Kennedy, Ship Niphon, Hongkong, to his Brother, Limnell, Jas., Hongkong, to Friend Mercy,

Mackenzie, Nelly, Hongkong, to Mary her Sister,

Cutbrow, W., China, to his Friend,

MacLelland, John, Hongkong, to dear Aunt,

Chandler, Hongkong, to Miss Robbins,.

Morgan, D., Hongkong to my dear Uncle,

Cookson, John, Hongkong, to dear Sarah,

Disbursement Account, Ship Niphon, Hongkong,

Nancy, Wanni, Katie, Dora, Anna Weaser, Hongkong, to Sara Uncle Ned, 1 Nicholson, G., Hongkong, to Mrs. Nicholson,

Douglas, William, Hongkong, to dear Polly, and to his dear Brother,... 2

Perrein, Brother, Hongkong, to my dear H. P.,

Denkye, Hongkong, to Denkye, 17 Mount Street,

· Roberts, A. H., Hongkong, to his Sister Eurily,

E. M. S., Hongkong, to dear Sister,

Ellis, Penin, Hongkong, to my dear Ned,

Flemins, H., Hongkong, to his Mother,

Falcombe, G., Hongkong, to Chas. Nudle,

Fred., Hongkong, to his dear Mother,

George, Hongkong, to Miss Hooker,

Roberts, W., Hongkong, to fudson, Esq., Lodge Hall Middlesex, Roberts, "Banda," Whampoa, to his Wife,

Richards, R. F., Mongolia, China, to T. M. Watson,

Sarah, Hongkong, to my dear Mammy,

Stanley, Geo., Hongkong, to his Sister, "Treasure,"

Scherdt, W., Hongkong, to my dear Father,

Guntry, John, Hongkong, to Margaret,

Gundry, R. E., China, to dear Papa and Mama,

Henry, Hongkong, to my dear Mother,..

Hawkins, Edward, China, to his Brother Andrew,

Howers, Benjamin P., Hongkong, to Messrs. Baker and Mowil, Hamilton, G. (Kading,) Hongkong, to his Mother in London,

Jones, T. E., Hongkong, to his Mother in the United States,

Thorne, W., Hongkong, to Messrs. Haseltine,

Turrell, William H., Hongkong, to my dearest Wife,

Tyris, R. R., China, to his Brother William,

Willie, on board Ship, at Hongkong, to his Mother,

Willie, yours affectionately, Hongkong, to my own dear Sister Eliza, Walsh, S., Hongkong, to John Tilyard,.

...

Williams, L. W., China, to his friend W. Parkin,

LETTERS also saved from the wreck of the COLOMBO neither the names nor the addresses of which,

nor of the writers can be deciphered.

From Hongkong, to my dear Mary, New York, U.S.A.,.

From Hongkong, to my dear Wife, and Family,

From Hongkong, to a firm in Liverpool,

From Hongkong, supposed for Rally,

From Hongkong, dated 24th October, name of addresses in London can-

not be traced,..

From Hongkong, name defaced, to Mrs. Woodward, From your affectionate Son Charles, China, to my dear Mother,

From Hongkong, to Ma Chire Manin,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 17th May, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster General.

1 1

Bulloch, Edward, care of John Tachens, 59 Mulbury St., New York, Bentworth, Chas., 55 Oxford Street, Manchester,

Brown, Mrs., care of Mrs. Dalley, 61 Lucas Street, Commercial Road,

East, London,

212

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1864.

No. 12.-List of DEAD LETTERS which have been returned from the General Post Office in London and other places for the various reasons assigned upon them, addressed as undermentioned, the writers of which can obtain them on application.

Alecien, Sr. D. Benito, Rue Saint Etienne, No. 12, Paris, Bonual, Alphonse, 26 Bonlevart, Malesherbs, Paris, Birch, Mrs. Ann R., New Haven, Contt., U.S.A., Birch, Rev. Charles, New Haven, Contt., U.S.A.,

...

King, Captain, Ship Emma Calvin, Hongkong,. Kenney, John, No. 37, Liverpool Street, Sydney, Kurrin, Mrs. Martha, Popplar No. 24, London,

Luxton, and Godfrey, Park Lane, Marloc, Shanghae,.

Loney, Private James, H. M., 31 Regiment, Portsmouth, England, Lopper, John Getons, Trads Lane, Calander Dundee, Scotland,.. Lawrence, Joseph, Sailors Home, Willes Street, London,

Locke, J., 38 Smith down Lane, Liverpool,

Brown, Thomas C., in the Parish of Vere, Jamaica,

Murphy, Mrs. Elleonor, to the Post Office, Liverpool,

Buckman, Mrs., Bradford Abbas, Nr. Sherboone, Dorsetshire, England, 1 Burton, Thomas H., Kingston, Jamaica,

Boveau Ssons, Mme., La Princresse de Poste Restante, Paris,

Burton, Miss E., 30 York Street, Bryanstone Square, Edgware Road,

London,

Barnett, Louisa, No. 12 Thon Street, care of Thomas Chambry, Pro-

vidence Rhode Island, U.S.A.,

Mason, Mrs. J., Olchard Cottage, Garden Street, Groves York, England 1 Maguyre, Miss Jessie, General Post Office, Liverpool,............... Murrant, J. No. 10, Buxton Street, Mile Line, Newtown, London, McClyment, John Lindon Diggenist, Surfaces Hill. Victoria, Australia, 1 Madine, Ellen, Willesley Terrace, Anglesea Road, Woolwich Plumstead,

England,

Bibby, Mrs. Isaac, to the care of Wm. II. Smith, Butcher, No. 123

Copperhass Hill, Liverpool,.

Martin, Miss Mary, care of Mr. Foren, No. 12, Mayhull Street, off

Mersey Street, Liverpool,..

Brumley, John, Snow Hill, Wooster County, State of Merlin, America, 1 Bussche, E. M. de, 22 Sussex Gardens, Hyde Park, London,

Beck, Mrs., 5 Dale Road, Carlton Road, Thentish New Town, London, 2 Burrows, Mrs. Jane W., 99 Court Street, care of Mr. Clark, Boston,

Massachusetts, U.S.A.,.

Cheval, J. D., 31 Penny Fields Poplar, London,

Carabin, Catherine, 29 Horme Street, Liverpool,.

Chandler, John K., Boston, Mass, U.S.A.,

Nicholls, Captain A., Ship Bosworth, care of Messrs. Dow & Co.,

Shanghae,

Perry, Mrs. Emily, 19 Cherry Garden Street, Rotherhithe near London, 1 Plowman, William, 20 Canon Street, Winchester,

Pascoe, H., Sailors Home, Well Street, London,

Phersons, Owen M., Mrs. Good Fellow, 41 Buckbeckwell Street, Bircken-

head, Liverpool,

Parker, Mrs., Wakefield, England,.

　Carey, Mrs. Elizabeth, No. 18 Cross Street, Port Seahount, England,.. Coppin, Edwards, Cincinnate, Ohio, U.S.A.,

Parker & Co., Winstanley, 9 Bell Yard, Doctors Common, London, E. C., 1 Robinson, C. R., Post Office, till called for Sydney,

Cater, Mrs. C., Syducy, N.S.W.,

Cook, John, 20 Durham Place, Notinghill, London, Commes, Mrs., No. 29 Prince Street, Boston, Mass,

Rouchand, Mademoizelle Nathali, Rue Tastet, No. 46, Bordeaux, Rawlings, J., British Barque Cleveland, to be left at the Post Office,

till called for New York,

Collins, Mrs. John, No. 90 South Third Street, Brookbyn, L. J., New

York, U.S.A.,

Rapha?line, Madame, (Religieuse,) St. Germer de Fly, (oise) pr?s Gour-

nay in Bray, Seine inf: France,...

Colt, or Manufacturers Gun Maker, Birmingham, England,

Spencer, Miss Eliza, 5 John Street, Sydney Square, Commercial Road,

London,

Dias, Illino. Sr. D. Joze Maria de Mello, Duo. Cirurgi?o da la. Classe

da Armada, Arsenal da Marinha, Lisboa,

Spencer, Captain Robert, 5 John Street, Sydney Square, Commercial

Road, London,

Dim?ne, Mademoiselle, Demeurant, Rue Massegrie ? Bourlom, Ile

Reunion, Bourbon,

Shannon, Mrs. P. H., No. 12, Willer Street, New York, U. S. A., Stewart, Agnes, No. 1 Flect Street Dock, New Castle on Tyne,

　Daly, Miss Rose, Haddington, Town of Baggot Street, Dublin, Ireland, 1 Dunn, E., No. 26 Tavistock Place, Tavistock Square, London, Davis, Miss Ellen, 41 Portland Place, London,

England,

Ettenfield, J. T., Estate Agent, 36 Broughton Street, Salford, Man-

chester, England,

Schut, Y. K., Dortsecht in de Vriese Straat, Zuid, Holland,....... Selley, Mrs. Tanny, 83 Cotton Street, Bow Common, London, Summers, Professor Department of Chinese Literature, London Univer-

sity, London,

Eddy, Miss, Cortworth House, Yorkshire, England,

Steffen, Heinrich, Herrenstrasse, Rostock,

Guermont, Mademoiselle Blanche de, Postes Restante, Paris,

Smith, David D., Post Office, "Glebe," Sydney,.......

Garratt, Mr. G., care of Messrs. J. Penn & Sons, Greenwich, Kent,

London,

Simpson, Mrs., 26 Clarence Street, London,...

Glinkskill, Engineer, H.M.S. Emerald, Channel Street, England, Gretsel, N. R., Pruss Navy, Danzie, Prussia,

Tickle, Mrs. T., Coast Gaurd Station, Hope Cove, near Kingsbridge,

Devon,

Graham, Mrs. G. Mallow, Co. Cork, Ireland,

Todd, Mrs. Hannah, care of Mrs. Clark, Grange Cresent, Sunderland,

Durham, England,

Girardet, C., Lyons,..

Vicker, Mrs. Edward M., Main Street, Baugor Co., Down, Ireland, Vuro & Co., Agelasto, London,

Green, Thomas, 6 Bath Place, Kensington, London, England,

Gurney, W., 37 Edward Street, Newington Creasent, Newington Cause-

way, London,...

Goeman, M. V., Spause Street, Middelbury, Pays Bas,

Henderson, Mrs., No. 125, Princess Street, Sydney,

　Hughes, Mrs. Mary, 92 Watson Street, Bukenhead Cheshire, England, Hermann, T. H. Hamburg,..

Horsenail, E., Post Office, Sydney,

Imlliard, Monsieur L. Chez M. M., Gellat Heie, R. des Files, St.

Thomas, 11, Paris,

Johnson, Mrs. T. M., Mostin Cottage, Wimbledon, Surrey,

Vogue, George, Messrs. Bringe & Co., Indinnola, Texas, U.S. of

America,..

White, Mrs. M. J., Post Office, Brompton, London, Warden, Mrs., Windsor Terrace, England,

Wallage, Mrs., Alfred Place, England,

Wood, Mrs. C., care of Mrs. Peek, No. 7 Falcon Square, City London,

England,

Watson, Capt. Robert, barque Clonsay of Greenock, Melbourne, Ward, Mr. Joseph, Marriages Square, New Street, Chelmsford, Esssex,

England,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 19th May, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster General.

Letters. Papers.

Cruickshaull, W.1

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Carroll, J. A.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Abrahani, C.

Cameron, C.

Gibbs, E.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

213

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 21st May, 1864.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Siggery, T. Slackles, T. J. 1

Joll, J.

Letters. Papers.

Otto,

Jarvis, F.

Andrew, W. D. 1

Greig, Mrs.

Owens, W. Oates, Capt.

Kemp Mr.

Apcar, G.

Dorman, D.

Grant, J.

Kretschmann, 1

Dowers, M.

Pagson, G. M. E. 2

Glimins, R. R.

Schelthays, C. 1

Klippel, K.

Bateman, J.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Porter, T.

Goodhue. D.

Barker, C. F.

Dalrymple, T. 2

Garratt, R.

Kelland, R.

Southey, A. J. 1 Swan, W.

Spooner, F. C. 1

Pereira,

Kopp, C. O.

Shrive, E.

Palmer, J.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Dapr?,

Gay, H.

Sidney,

Kirchner, A.

Perey, L.

Bennett, G. A. 2

Devay,

Gozz, Ths.

Shaw, Capt.

Pautten, H.

Brightman

Dutton, S.

Gleynors, Mrs. 1

Capt.

Desvachez,

Lujan, M.

Potter, Mrs.

Taylor, Revd.

Larkin, M.,

Pryke, C.

Busser, E.

Davis, A.

Hay, Capt.

Capt. Peter

Tucker, S. A.

Petel, A.

Barrett, Capt.

Defflis, T.

Hook, T.

Thompson, J.

Lean

Blakesley, J.

Dashwood, F.

Howell, H.

Prestage, W.

Twiss, J. B.

Pender, J.

Bloomington,

Douse, R.

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Terlet, C. G.

Murphy,

Boardman, W. 1

Dailliard, M.

Higgins, H.

Milne, J.

Barnes, J. P.

Rocha, Sor. D.)

Hale, B.

Miller, H.

J., Manila

Bulley, Capt.

Egan, E.

} 1r.

Harper, Dr.

Wilson, Worsfold,

3 1

Mayo, C.

Harris, W. A.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

White, A.

Martin, S.

Costa, F. D.

Fenton, J. J.

Robinson, Capt. 3

Hopson, E.

McGregor, D.

Renaud,

Chaves, M.

Ferdinand

Hockley, W.

Webster, C. H. 1 Wallace, W.

McDonaga, W. 1

Ramsdell, O.

Carter,

Fergusson,

Halse, R.

Mackie, J.

Clery, H. G.

Farnam, G. B. 1

Robinson, James 1

Hansard, Miss 1

Xavrie,

Crouch, Mrs.

Fesefeld, G.

Marley, A. J.

Robertson, P.

Hardy, P.

McGregor, D.

Clarke, B. A.

Fries, L.

Rozario, F. M. 2

Harvey, J. H.

Youngman, E. 1

Millar, A.

Cunningham,

Fagard, A.

Henriques, L. T. 3

Meynard, H.

Smith

Zara Lady

Letters. Papers.

Avenir

Creton

Anglo Saxon

Catharine

Edward England

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 21st May, 1864.

Sebastapol Sonora

Letters. Papers.

Johanna

Norwood

Lets. Paps.

John Bibby

Napoleon III

Alpaca

Canton

Euphrates

12 6

Josephine

Northland

Sehah Jehan

Anita

Continent

Emperor

Jessie Stone

Sky Lark

August

Caduceus

Edith

Oriental

Speedy

Alma

Confiance

Everest

Khusrovie

Onward

Sailors Home

Ann Reddin

Cosmao

Elise

Kate Howe

Orne

Silome

Annie

Cutwater

Kestrel

Osaca

Staltford Shire 3

Auld Rukie

C. of Yarborough 3

Fairy

Kalahome

Octavia

Alberta

Cedars

Fitz James

Otilie

Sir Isaac Newton 1 Salacia

Argonaut

Corie

Frederick the

Laure

Ocean Spray

Allicia Annie

CatharinaCecilia 1

Seventh

Lloyd Raynor 1

Ophir

Amelion

Casebrook

Faiz Allum

Leon

Alice

C. S. Lemon

Loochoo

Princes Royal 1

Addeline

Chanticleer

Glaucester

Portland

Aboyne

Carancius

Glendoveer

Maggie Atkinson 4

Pruth

Gazelle

Merchantman

Paul

Bloomer

Dictator

Gitana

Melbrek

Philomela

1212 →

Typhoon Thalaba Thetis

Tyburnia

Trafalgar

Thomas

T. Fletcher

Bow & Urgent 1

Day Break

Geo. Ruxton

Mercury

Bertha

Diana

Geologist

Mencius

Bassorah Mer-)

Dolphin

Gaston

Mary Frazier

Queen of the

Ocean

}

Unrivalled

chant

Dirigo

George Ne

Music

Virginia

Belvidere

Dartmouth 11

Good Hope

Mary

Royal Alfred

Berdinkha

Denia

Madalia

Ranolina

Willey

Bahia

Delhi

Henrietta

Bennexiss

Delmina

Helena

Monsoon

Racehorse

W. Continent

M. Mitchell

Robert and

Winchester

Bedford

Daring

Madras

Alexander

Whinfeld

Desulabry

Independence 3

Malabar

Ruttand Shire 4

Castle

Indomitable

Marie

Yang-tsze

3 1

Competitor Conflict

Emma

Iona

Mary Whitridge 1

Sardinia

Empress

Champion 1

East Indian

Jacatra

Maggie Leslie 3 Marmion

Surat

Spy

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Ships of War, 21st May, 1864.

Cockchafer

Hesper

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Manilla

Letters. Papers.

Opussum

P. Charlotte

Letters. Papers.

Severn

Vulcan

Lets. Paps.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 21st May, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Cookesly, Major

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Dennis Gannon

Lieut. C. M. Lewis

Pivate Marthin Bergin

Lets. Paps.

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Taylor, Captain

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST MAY, 1864.

SUMMARY JURISDICTION COURT.

T is hereby notified that the next sitting of

　　　the above-named Court will be held on Wednesday, the 25th instant, at 10 A.M.

By Order of Court,

HENRY J. HOLMES,

Clerk of Court.

Court House,

Hongkong, 20th May, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship "EMEU," Captain EASTLEY, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo will leave this for the above places on Monday, the 30th May, 1864, at 2 P.M.

　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 28th May, SPECIE until Noon on the 29th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 28th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages

are required.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 14th May, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit

NOTICE.

through Marseilles for the principal places of MR. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

Europe.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 24th of May; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 25th.

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

be responsible for any consequence or prejudice MF

which may ensue from an incorrect declaration. For particulars respecting Freight and Passage, apply at the Company's Office, Queen's Road.

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 29th April, 1864.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

MR.

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

R. P. A. METTA is authorized to sign our

Firm from this date.

H. B. CAMA & Co. Hongkong, 1st May, 1864.

THE

NOTICE,

HE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. WILLIAM HENRY GREEN in our Firm, ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

GILMAN & Co.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

China, 1st May, 1864.

GILMAN & Co.

NOTICE. have established a branch of our firm in

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, WE Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No.5.

ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,

MARSEILLES.

ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

Thursday, the 26th May, at Noon, the

Commandant BOURDON, H.I.M.N., with Her Passengers, Specie, Port for the above

Britannic Majesty's Mails, and Cargo, will leave this places.

　　　　Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JonN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE. THE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED WILKINSON in our Firm, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr. RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the Management of our Hongkong Branch.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE partnership hitherto subsisting between

THE PR. D. JOHNSON and myself as Attorneys,

Solicitors, Proctors and Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND. Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

PAR

THE

\HE interest and responsibility of Mr. FREDE- RICK WILLIAM LAWRENCE in our Firm, ceased on the 30th ultimo.

Mr. SAMUEL HUBBARD CLARKE is admitted as Partner from 1st instant.

Mr. GEORGE RICHARDS LAWRENCE is au- thorized to sign our Firm.

BULL, PURDON & Co.

China, 2nd May, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, Oswald's TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

SOIT

HOM

DIE

MON

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 22.

No. 93.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 28TH MAY, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR is pleased to make the following appointments in the Hongkong Volunteers.

　　　　Lieutenant and Adjutant JOHN DODD, Hongkong Volunteers, to be second Captain and Adjutant of the Corps, and to be removed from the strength of the Victoria Artillery Company. HENRY JAMES HOLMES, Esquire, Gunner Hongkong Volunteers, to be Lieutenant. DUNCAN DAVIDSON, Esquire, Gunner Hongkong Volunteers, to be second Lieutenant.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th May, 1864.

No. 94.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to recognize, provisionally, WOLDEMAR NISSEN, Esquire, as in charge of the Consulates of Hamburg, Bremen and Lubeck, of Sweden and Norway, of Austria, and of the Consular Agency of Prussia, at this Port, during the absence of LUDWIG WIESE, Esquire, in Europe, or until further notice.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th May, 1864.

No. 95.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　Sealed Tenders will be received at this Office, up to Noon of Wednesday, the 22nd June, for the Privilege of slaughtering Cattle in the Western Slaughter House for the year commencing the 1st of July next.

　　　　Similar but Separate Tenders will be received for the like Privilege at the Eastern Slaughter House.

The Conditions in either case shall be such as are set forth in the Market's Ordinance 1858, and the Bye-Laws issued thereunder, and shall be subject to such modification as may be made by any subsequent revision of that Ordinance or of those Bye-Laws.

　　　　Each Tender must be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and state the exact amount offered as Annual Rent, which Rent shall be payable monthly and in advance.

　　　　The Tender should also state the calling and residence of the party tendering, and afford similar information as to the Sureties to be offered.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th May, 1864.

DATE.

1864.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28TH MAY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

May

21,

29.83

22,

29.82

23,

29.74

24,

29.77

25,

29.72

26,

29.77

N N N N N

29.83

29.82

29.75

29.73

29.80

NNN

29.77

777

29.73

29.76

29.70

29.73

29.80

27,

29.80

29.78

29.76

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS,

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

May 21 28.13 28.15 28.15 28.13 28.10 69.00 70.00 69.30 69.00 70.00 69.30 65.00 71.00 NNE

22 28.10 28.13 28.13 28.05|28.05 70.00|70.00 71.00 70.00|70.00 70.00 67.00 74.00 SE

23 28.07 28.10 28.10|28.07 28.05,70.00 75.00 73.00 69.30 75.00 72.00 69.00 75.00 SW

24 28.05 28.05 28.05|28.00|27.99 69.00|69.00 69.00 69.00 68.00|68.00 68.00 75.00 E

25 27.99 28.02 28.05|28.05 28.17.69.00 71.00 71.00 68.00 70.00 70.00 67.00 72.00 EbS

26 28.08 28.10 28.12 28.10 28.10 71.00 73.00 73.00 70.00 72.00 70.00 68.00 74.00 SE

27 28.13 28.13 28.13 28.10 28.10 71.00 77.00|74.00|70.00 75.00 73.00 69.00 78.00 SSE

5 SSW

2 S

1 W

4 SSE

5 SW

2 Very heavy rain, 1 P.M. fine.

2 SW

6 Ebs

2 EbS

6 EbS

2 [SW

2 E

1 SE

1 SbE

2 SW

Overcast and cloudy with rain; and passing fog.

Passing fog, 4 P.M. fine.

Do., 3.30 dense fog and rain.

Thick passing fog.

Dense fog, 3 P.M. passing fog.

3 Passing fog, 11 A.M. fine.

　　　　　　　　　　　　Letters. Papers. Anstrucher, H. 1

Letters. Papers.

Carroll, J. A. 1

Gavilla, A. R. 1

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Cameron, C. 1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28TH MAY, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

217

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 27th May, 1864.

Lets. Paps.

Siggery, T. 1

Letters. Papers.

Joll, J.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Jarvis, F.

Owens, W. Oates, Capt.

Abraham, C.

Gibbs, E.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Andrew, W. D. 1

Dorman, D. 1

Greig, Mrs.

Southey, A. J. 1

Kemp Mr.

Apcar, G.

Pagson, G. M.E.2

Dowers, M.

Spooner, F. C. 1

Grant, J.

Kretschmann,

Porter, T.

Shrive, E.

Bateman, J.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Glimins, R. R. 2

Klippel, K.

Pereira,

Barker, C. F. 1

Dalrymple, T. 2

Sidney,

Goodhue. D.

Kelland, R.

Palmer, J.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Dapr?,

Garratt, R.

Shaw, Capt.

Kopp, C. O.

Perey, L.

Swainson, A.

Bennett, G. A. 2

Devay,

Gay, H.

Pautten, H.

Brightman

Dutton, S.

Gleynors, Mrs. 1

Lujan, M.

Capt.

Defflis, T.

Potter, Mrs.

Taylor, Revd.

Larkin, M.,

Pryke, C.

Tucker, S. A.

Busser, E.

Dashwood, F. 1

Hay, Capt.

Pender, J.

Barrett, Capt. 1

Douse, R.

Thompson, H. 1

Hook, T.

Murphy,

Blakesley, J.

Dailliard, M.

Peter Lean, Capt.1

Twiss, J. B.

Howell, H.

Milne, J.

Terlet, C. G.

Bloomington,

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Miller, H.

Boardman, W. 1

Egan, E.

Higgins, H.

Rocha,

Mayo, C.

J., Manila

1r.

Wilson,

Brown,

Hale, B.

Martin, S.

Remedios, C. Snra.l

Brissonnet, F.

Fenton, J. J.

Harper, Dr.

3333333

Worsfold,

McGregor, D. 2

Robinson, Capt. 4

White, A.

Ferdinand

Harris, H.

Costa, F. D.

McDonaga, W. 1

Renaud,

Fergusson,

Hopson, E.

Chaves, M.

Mackie, J.

Ramsdell, O.

Farnam, G. B. 1

Hockley, W.

Webster, C. H. 1 Wickers, J.

Marley, A. J. 1

Carter,

Fesefeld, G.

Robinson, James 1

Hansard, Miss 1

Clery, H. G.

Fries, L.

Crouch, Mrs.

Hardy, P.

Fagard, A.

Harvey, J. H. 1

Fortozo, G.

Henriques, L. T. 3

Cunningham, 1

Youngman, E. 1 Zara Lady 2

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 27th May, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

John Bibby 1

Josephine

Surat Spy

Lets. Paps.

Millar, A.

Robertson, P. 1

Xavrie,

Meynard, H.

Rozario, F. M. 2

Otto,

Smith

Letters. Papers.

Avenir

Anglo Saxon

Alpaca

Champion Catharine Canton

Empress East Indian

Norwood

Letters. Papers.

Napoleon III

Edward

Jessie Stone

Northland

Sebastapol

Anita

Continent

England

8 10

Nainesis

Sonora

August

Caduceus

Euphrates 12

Khusrovie

Sehah Jehan

Alma

Confiance

Edith

Kate Howe

Oriental

Ann Reddin

Cosmao

Everest

Kestrel

Onward

Annie

Cutwater

Elise

Kalahome

Orne

Auld Rukie

C. of Yarborough 3

Osaca

Alberta

Cedars

Fairy

Laure

Argonaut 1

Corie

Fitz James 1

Lloyd Raynor 1

Allicia Annie

CatharinaCecilia 1

Faiz Allum

Leon

Amelion

Casebrook

Loochoo

1 OR 1 05

Otilie Ocean Spray

Ophir

2491281

Sky Lark

Sailors Home

Silome

Salacia

Star of the Ocean1

Alice

C. S. Lemon 1

Addeline

Chanticleer 6

Glaucester

Glendoveer

Aboyne

Carancius

Gazelle

Cumberland 1

Gitana

Bloomer

Geo. Ruxton

Dictator

Bow & Urgent 1

Bertha

Day Break

Gaston

Diana

George Ne

Bassorah Mer-} 1

chant

Dolphin

Good Hope

30112 LIIK

Merchantman 6

Princes Royal 1 Portland

Melbrek

Pruth

Mercury

Paul

Mencius

Philomela

1212G

Typhoon Thalaba Thetis Tyburnia

Trafalgar

Thomas Bell

T. Fletcher

Mary Frazier

Phillip Deluoy 1

Music

Unrivalled

Mary

Queen of the

Monsoon

Ocean

} 1

Belvidere

Dirigo

Virginia

Henrietta

M. Mitchell

Dartmouth 11

Berdinkha

Helena

Madras

Denia

Royal Alfred

Bahia

Delhi

Bedford

Delmina

Independence 3

Malabar Marie

Ranolina

Robert and

Willey W. Continent Winchester

Bumberland 1

Iona

Daring

Mary Whitridge 1

Alexander

Competitor Conflict

Desulabry

Emma

Jacatra Johanna

Maggie Leslie 3 Manderina Mikado

Rutland Shire 4 1

Yang-tsze

3 1

Sardinia

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 27th May, 1864.

Cockchafer

Hesper

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Manilla

Letters. Papers,

Opussum

P. Charlotte

Letters. Papers.

Severn

1 Vulcan

Lets. Paps.

Cookesly, Major

Dennis Gannon

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Millitary, 27th May, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Letters. Papers.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Lieut. C. M. Lewis

Pivate Martin Bergin

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Taylor, Captain

218

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28TH MAY, 1864.

PUBLIC AUCTION,

HE Government Auctioneer is instructed to sell by Public Auction, the Stone in the Old Ouchterlony Fort, near the Gass Works, West Point. The Stone consists of Split Granite measuring, more or less, 4,500 cubic feet, and one month will be allowed to the purchasers, for its removal, from the date of sale.

　　The sale will take place on the Ground on Wednesday the 1st June next at noon.

　　TERM OF SALE.--Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars weighed at 7.1.7.

Hongkong, 21th May, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

THE

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship Captain EASTLEY, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo

"EMEU,

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

IT having come to the knowledge of the Officers MR.

THE A

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. WILLIAM HENRY GREEN in our Firm, ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864.

GILMAN & Co.

NOTICE. R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

will leave this for the above places on Monday, Madmitted a Partner in our Firm.

the 30th May, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 28th May, SPECIE until Noon on the 29th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 28th.

　　For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

E have established a branch of our firm in

STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong-W Hongkong. Office Gough Street No.5.

kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

* A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route

is required by the Egyptian Government, and

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 14th May, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

R. P. A. METTA is authorized to sign our

Firm from this date.

H. B. CAMA & Co.

Hongkong, 1st May, 1864.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. FREDE- RICK WILLIAM LAWRENCE in our Firm, ceased on the 30th ultimo.

Mr. SAMUEL HUBBARD CLARKE is admitted as Partner from 1st instant..

Mr. GEORGE RICHARDS LAWRENCE is au- thorized to sign our Firm.

BULL, PURDON & Co.

China, 2nd May, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JoHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HENRY HUBBARD is admitted a

Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 22nd February, 1864.

NOTICE.

IE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Manila, 1st March, 1864.

THEMA

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED WILKINSON in our Firm, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr. RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the Management of our Hongkong Branch.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE son and myself as Attorneys,

HE partnership hitherto subsisting between

Solicitors, Proctors and Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND. Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

PAR

may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, Oswald's Terrace, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

QUI MAL

MON

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 23.

No. 96.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 4TH JUNE, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　The following letter from the Harbour Master, notifying a Coral Patch discovered in the neigh- bourhood of Labuan, is published for the information of Master Mariners, and the Public generally.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 31st May, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

No. 92.

HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, HONGKONG, 30th May, 1864.

　　　　SIR, The Harbour Master at Labuan has reported to me that the British steamer South Western struck on a coral patch not marked on the charts and having only one fathom water on it about 30 miles N. N. W. of that Island in Lat. 5° 54′ N. and Long. 115° 4′ 30′′ E. I have the honor to suggest that the same be published in the next Government Gazette for general information.—I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient Servant,

H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master, &c.

The Honorable

W. T. MERCER, Esq.,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 97.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for the month ending 31st May, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st June, 1864.

$647,625. $250,000.

DAV. MCLEAN, Pro Manager.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

220

No. 98.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH JUNE, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, in Hongkong, for the month ending 31st May, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$759,978. BULLION IN RESERVE,

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 2nd June, 1864.

$300,000.

WALTER ORMISTON,

Manager.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

No. 99.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, in Hongkong, for the month ending 31st May, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES IN ISSUE,

...

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

.$338,693. $150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 2nd June, 1864.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 100.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

220

No. 98.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH JUNE, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$759,978. BULLION IN RESERVE,

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 2nd June, 1864.

$300,000.

WALTER ORMISTON,

Manager.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

No. 99.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

NOTES IN ISSUE,

...

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

.$338,693. $150,000.

W. KAYE, Acting Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 2nd June, 1864.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 100.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH JUNE, 1864.

221

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 31st May, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 1st June, 1864.

.$302,380. .$150,000.

HENRY NOBLE, Manager.

　　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

No. 95.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

Similar but Separate Tenders will be received for the like Privilege at the Eastern Slaughter House.

Each Tender must be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and state the exact amount offered as Annual Rent, which Rent shall be payable monthly and in advance.

The Tender should also state the calling and residence of the party tendering, and afford similar information as to the Sureties to be offered.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th May, 1864.

No. 91.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the GOVERNOR having resolved to remove and compensate under terms of Article VI. of the Treaty of Peking, the present Chinese occupants of that portion of Kowloon marked in the accompanying plan, Notice is hereby given that all Chinese residents within such limits shall vacate and quit their tenements and Grounds on or before the 30th day of June next (the 27th day of the 5th moon). In the case of growing crops the time will, on application, be extended until the crops now in the ground be reaped.

　　　　The amount of compensation to be paid in each case may be ascertained by application to Lieut. WILLIAMS, Resident Engineers' Office, Kowloon, on or before the 15th day of June, after which date no claim will be attended to.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th May, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

DATE.

222

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH JUNE, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

May

28,

29.82

29.74

29,

29.80

29.81

30,

29.84

29.83

31,

29.82

29.7a

88888

29.78

29.80

29.82

29.77

June

29.78

29.77

29.74

29.78

29.76

29.74

29.72

29.73

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

Dirn.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn.

1864.

May 28 28.11 28.13 28.12 28.04 28.04,74.00 75.00 74.00 74.0075.00 74.00 71.00 77.00 SbW

5 S

6 S

Dense fog and rain, 9 A.M. passing fog.

29 28.09 28.14 28.12 28.11 28.13,75.00|76.00 74.00 75.00 76.00 74.00 68.00 76.00 SbW 30 28.14 28.18 28.20 28.13 28.13,72.00 74.00 73.00 71.0073.00 72.00 69.00 75.00 NNE 31 28.13 28.14 28.12 28.12 28.1472.00 73.30 73.00 72.00 73.30 73.00 68.00 75.00 Ebs

6 SSW

5 NNW

Cloudy with passing fog and rain.

1 NNE

1 ES

Cloudy with passing fog.

2 Ebs

1 SSE

Dense fog and rain from noon, later passing fog.

June

1 28.10 28.13 28.06 28.07 28.07,72.00 72.00 72.00 71.00 72.00 72.00 68.00 76.00 SSE

3 E

4 SSW

2 28.09 28.11 28.10|28.03 28.0372.00 71.30 72.00 71.30 71.30 72.00 68.00 73.30 NE

2 SSW

5 SbW

3 28.06 28.10 28.08 28.05 28.0373.30 72.00 72.30 73.30 72.00 72.30 68.00 75.00 SW

4 SW

4 SSW

Passing fog and rain.

Dense fog throughout.

3 Passing fog and rain.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH JUNE, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

223

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 3rd June, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers.

Carroll, J. A. 1

Gibbs, E.

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Jamieson, H. D. 1

Cameron, C. 1

Greig, Mrs.

Abraham, C.

Cooney, P.,

Masters & Co. 1 Misseed, L.

Grant, J.

Andrew, W. D. 1

Glimins, R. R. 2

Apcar, G.

Dorman, D.

Garratt, R.

Abendroll, H.

Kemp Mr. 1 Kretschmann, 1 Klippel, K.

Southey, A. J. 1 Spooner, F. C. Shrive, E.

Otto,

Sidney,

Owen, W.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Gay, H.

Swainson, A.

Kelland, R.

Auffond

Dalrymple, T. 2

Gleynors, Mrs. 1

Shields, Capt. 1

Kopp, C 0.

Porter, T.

Bateman, J.

Dapr?,

Grisbrook

Kramer, H. M. 1

Barker, C. F.

Devay,

Gors, Proff.

Pereira,

Taylor, Revd.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Defflis, T.

Palmer, J.

Tucker, S. A. 1

Lujan, M.

Bennett, G. A. 2

Dashwood, E.

Perey, L.

Hay, Capt.

Thompson, H. 1

Larkin, M.,

Pautten, H.

Brightman

Douse, R.

Twiss, J. B.

Capt.

}

Howell, H.

Dailliard, M.

La Farm, Capt. 1

Potter, Mrs.

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Terlet, C. G.

Lean, Capt.

Busser, E.

Dickinson & Co. 1

Higgins, H.

Pryke, C.

Lacey, R. de

Fender, J.

Wilson,

Parrett, Capt. 1

Dubied & Co. 1

Hale, B.

Bloomington, 1

Harper, Dr.

Phillips, J. C. 3

Worsfold,

1 3

Murphy,

Boardman, W. 1

Egan, E.

Harris, H.

Milne, J.

Remedios, C. Snra.i

Brown,

Hopson, E.

Miller, H.

Ferdinand

Brissonnet, F. 1

Hockley, W.

Mayo, C.

Robinson, Capt. 4 Renaud,

Fergusson,

Hansard, Miss 1

Costa, F. D.

Martin, S.

Farnam

Hardy, P.

Chaves, M.

Fries, L.

McGregor, D.

Ramsdell, O. 1 Robinson, James 1

Harvey, J. 1. 1

Carter,

Fortozo, G.

Henriques, L. T. 3

McDonaga, W. 1

Clery, H. G.

Fuchs, E.

Mackie, J.

Robertson, P. Rozario, F. M. 2

Xavier,

Crouch, Mrs.

Marley, A. J.

Joll, J.

White, A.

Webster, C. H. 1 Wickers. J. 1 Williamson,Cap.1 Wood, G.

Youngman, E. 1

Cunningham, 1

Meynard, H.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Jarvis, F. 1

Mason, Nathl. 1

Smith Slackles, T. J. 1

Zara Lady

Anglo Saxon

Letters. Papers.

Leiters. Papers.

Canton

Empress

Alpaca

Continent

East Indian

Anita

Caduceus

Edward

August

Confiance

England

20 15

Alma

Cosmao

Euphrates 12

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 3rd June, 1864.

196

Napoleon III Northland Namesis Nabob

Letters. Papers.

Newhampshire 1

Surat

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Josephine

Jessi Stone

Spy

Sebastapol

Khusrovie

Sonora

Kate Howe

Sehah Jehan

Ann Reddin

Cutwater

Edith

Kestrel

Sky Lark

Annic

C. of Yarborough

Everest

Kalahome

Oriental

Auld Rukie

Cedars

Elise

?Curad

Alberta

CatharinaCecilia 1

Ecliptic

Laure

Orne

Argonaut

Casebrook

Lloyd Raynor 1

Osaca

Allicia Annie

C. S. Lemon 1

Fairy

Leon

Otilie

Amelion

Chanticleer

Fitz James

Loochoo

Ocean Spray

210-26

Sailors' Home 3

Silome

Salacia

Soloman Family I

Southern Belle 1

Alice

Carancius

Faiz Allum

Ophir

Addeline

Cumberland

Frederick

Melbrek

Typhoon Thalaba

Aboyne

Corea

Mercury

Princes Royal 1

Thetis

Archer

Glaucester

Dictator

Mencius

Portland

Tyburnia

Bloomer

Day Break

Gazelle

Mary Frazier

Pruth

Trafalgar

Gitana

Bow & Urgent 1

Diana

Music

Paul

Thomas Bell

Geo. Ruxton

Bertha

Dolphin

Mary

Philomela

T. Fletcher

Gaston

Monsoon

Bassorah Mer-

Dirigo

Paral?yba

Dartmouth

George Ne

M. Mitchell

Unrivalled

chant

Denia

Good Hope

Madras

Queen of the

Belvidere

Delhi

Malabar

Berdinkha

Henrietta

Marie

Delmina

Bahia

Bedford

Daring

Mary Whitridge 1

Ben Nevis

Desulabry

Independence 3

Maggie Leslie 3

Iona

Diadem

　　　Conflict Champion

Dennis Horton 1

Catharine

Daniel Drape Emma

Jacatra Johanna

John Bibby

J 00 00

W. Continent 1 Winchester

Young Greek Yeaving Bell 9

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 3rd June, 1864.

Manderina

Mikado

Melanie

Ocean

Royal Alfred Ramolina

Robert and

Alexander Racehorse

} 1

Virginia

Verena 111

Willey

Norwood

Sardinia

5 4

Cockchafer

Hesper

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Manilla

Letters, Papers.

Opussum

P. Charlotte

Letters. Papers.

Severn

1 Vulcan

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Cookesly, Major

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 3rd June, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Dennis Gannon

Dyne, Major

Lieut. C. M. Lewis

Pivate Martin Bergin

Taylor, Captain

224

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH JUNE, 1864.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

NE Government Auctioneers are instructed

to sell by Public Auction, the Stone in the Old Ochterlony Fort, near the Gass Work, West Point. The Stone consists of Split Granite mea- suring, more or less, 4,500 cubic feet, and one month will be allowed to the purchaser, for its removal, from the date of sale.

In consequence of the continuing uncertain state of the weather, the sale will take place at the Sale Rooms, Queen's Road, of the under- signed, on Monday the 6th instant, at 11 o'clock A.M.

　　　TERMS OF SALE.--Cash before delivery in Mexican Dollars, weighed at 7.1.7.

MACEWEN & Co., Government Auctioneers.

Hongkong, 4th June, 1864.

In re JORADEEN, deceased. OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin, and all other persons, to produce any Will or Codicil of the above named deceased, that may be in their possession, before the Court of Pro- bate, on Friday, the Tenth day of June, A.D. 1864; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court shall think fit.

By the Court,

W. II. ALEXANDER,

Rgistrar.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship “ORISSA,” Captain PARISH, with Her Majesty's Mails, Pazzengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Monday, the 13th June, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on beard until 5 P.M. on the 11th June, SPECIE until Noon on the 12th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 11th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAs- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

　　　**A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and inust be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parecls; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Carge, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 31st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. P. A. METTA is authorized to sign our

Firm from this date.

MR.

H. B. CAMA & Co.

Hongkong. 1st May, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

ON Sunday, the 36th June, at Noon, the

"TIGRE," Company's Steam-ship Commandant DESFANDAIS, U.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:—

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste:

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specic will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 1 per cent upon Merchandize, and per cent ou Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Sacz.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 24th of June; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. of the 25th.

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 31st May, 1864.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

T having come to the knowledge of the Officers of the Corporation in China that the $25 notes of the Bank have been imitated, and that several of these forged notes have got into circu- lation: It has been resolved to cancel the present issue of $25 notes and issue new ones of a different design. In accordance with this resolution. all persons are cautioned against taking any of the $25 notes of the Bank, and all holders of such notes are requested to present them at the Bank's Office in Hongkong where they will receive dol- lars for them.

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

Twist in our firm at this place ceased on

the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Mauila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. -

WILLIAM HENRY GREEN in our Firm, ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

MR. EDMUND IS

R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

E have established a branch of our firm in

Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No.5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANKS TAYLOR was admitted a

partner in our Firm on the 1st instant.

SMITH, ARCHER & Co. Hongkong, 25th January, 1864.

NOTICE.

E interest and responsibility of Mr. Jonn WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE,

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED WILKINSON in our Firm, ceased on the 31st December, 1963.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr.

RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the Management of our Hongkong Branch.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

B. D. JOHNSON and myself as Attorneys, THE partnership hitherto subsisting between

Solicitors, Proctors and Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND. Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON ?TKELL

DIE

SOIT

QUI MALDY

MON

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 24.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 11TH JUNE, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 101.

The subjoined Instructions received from Her Majesty's Government regarding the Neutrality to be observed in Her Majesty's Dominions during the contest between Denmark and the Powers of Germany are published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

CIRCULAR.

DOWNING STREET, 23rd April, 1864.

　　　　SIR, The following Instructions have been drawn up by Her Majesty's Government for the guidance of Her Majesty's Civil and Naval Authorities Abroad, during the continuance of the present hostilities between Denmark and the German Powers, and it will be your duty to take care that these Instructions are strictly observed within the Colony under your Government.

1. During the continuance of the present hostilities between His Majesty the King of Denmark, on the one side, and His Majesty the Emperor of Austria, His Majesty the King of Prussia, and the Germanic Confederation, or any of these Powers, on the other side, no prize captured or taken by any armed ship of any of the Belligerent Powers, or by any Officers or Persons in the service of any of the said Powers, shall be permitted to be brought into any of the Ports, Harbours, Roadsteads, or Waters belonging to Her Majesty, either in the United Kingdom or elsewhere.

2. All Ships of War of any of the said Belligerents are strictly prohibited from making use of any Port or Roadstead in the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, or in the Channel Islands, or in any of Her Majesty's Colonies or Possessions Abroad, as a Station or place of resort for any warlike purpose, or for any purpose of warlike equipment; and no Ship of War of any of the said Belligerents shall hereafter be permitted to sail out of, or to leave any Port, Roadstead, or Waters subject to British jurisdiction, from which any vessel of the Power or Powers with whom such Belligerent is at War (whether the same shall be a Ship of War or a Merchant Ship) shall have previously departed, until after the expiration of at least 24 hours from the departure of such last mentioned vessel beyond the territorial jurisdiction of Her Majesty.

　　　　3. These orders are to be in force, and to be strictly observed in every case until Her Majesty shall be pleased to make any further or other order to the contrary.

　　　　4. The word "Privateer" is not used in these Instructions, because by the Declaration respecting Maritime Law, signed at Paris on the 16th April, 1856, Austria and Prussia agreed that "Privateering is and remains abolished," and Denmark adhered to the same Declaration, on the 25th of June, 1856. -I have the honor to be, Sir, your most obedient, humble Servant,

SIR H. ROBINSON,

&c., &c.,

&'c.

EDWARD CARDWELL.

DATE.

226

No. 91.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH JUNE, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the GOVERNOR having resolved to remove and compensate under terms of Article VI. of the Treaty of Peking, the present Chinese occupants of that portion of Kowloon marked in the accompanying plan, Notice is hereby given that all Chinese residents within such limits shall vacate and quit their tenements and Grounds on or before the 30th day of June next (the 27th day of the 5th moon). In the case of growing crops the time will, on application, be extended until the crops now in the ground be reaped.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th May, 1864.

No. 95.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　Similar but Separate Tenders will be received for the like Privilege at the Eastern Slaughter House.

Each Tender must be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and state the exact amount offered as Annual Rent, which Rent shall be payable monthly and in advance.

The Tender should also state the calling and residence of the party tendering, and afford similar information as to the Sureties to be offered.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th May, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

June

29.75

29.73

29.72

29.70

29.74

29.73

29.70

29.67

29.64

29.63

29.62

10,

29.62

29.60

29.61

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

'NOON

WET BULB.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re-

gistering

Min. Max.

GA.M. 3P.M..

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn.

F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1864.

June

28.03 28.03 28.02 28.01 28.05 74.30 73.0073.00 74.00 73.00 72.30,68.00 75.00 S

5 28.02 28.03 28.07 28.06 28.05 74.30 73.03 74.00 74.30 73.30 74.00 71.30 75.30 SbW

6 28.05 28.09 28.08 28.06 24.04 74.30 73.3073.30,74.00 73.30 73.30 71.30 75.30 SW

5 SSW

7 SbW

6 SbE

7 28.04 28.04 28.02 27.98 27.9775.00 74.3076.30 75.00 74.30 76.30 71.50 77.00 SbW

8 27.98 27.99 28.00 27.91 27.8876.30 75.30 77.00 76.30 75.30 77.00 73.3077.00 SW

5 SSW

3 SWbW

6 SbW

5 WSW

5 SbW

5 SSW

6 SbW

9 27.90 27.92 27.90 27.88 27.88 76.30 76.00 76.00 76.30 76.30 74.0076.00 78.00 WSW

WSW

6 jWbS

10 27.95 27.95 27.95 27.93 27.93 74.30 77.00 75.00 74.30 74.00 75.00 73.30 78.30 WNW

2 WbN

2 WbS

4 Passing fog and rain; P.M. more clear. 21 Dense fog throughout.

Dense fog attended with heavy rain and lightning

and thunder with heavy squalls.

5 Dense fog and rain; P.M. passing fog.

Passing fog and light rain.

Do.

do.

2 Fine pleasant weather.

Letters. Papers.

Cunningham, 1 Carroll, J. A. 1

Gibbs, E.

Greig, Mrs.

Abraham, C. 1

Cameron, C.

Grant, J.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH JUNE, 1864.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS

Letters. Papers.

Anstrucher, H. 1 Arrakiel, C. J. 1

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

227

lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 10th June, 1864.

Lets. Paps.

Southey, A. J. 1

Letters. Papers,

Jamieson, H. D. 1

Letters. Papers. Masters & Co. 1

Misseed, L.

Andrew, W. D. 1

Kemp Mr. t

Medevie, R.

Cooney, P.,

Glimins, R. R. 2

Spooner, F. C. 1 Shrive, E.

Apcar, G.

Kretschmann, 1

Crook, H.

Sidney,

Garratt, R.

Abendroll, H.

Cobbett, E.

Klippel, K.

Otto,

Gay, H.

Swainson, A. 1

Kelland, R. 1

Auffond

Owen, W.

Gleynors, Mrs. 1

Kopp, C. O.

Shields, Capt. 1

Bateman, J.

Dorman, D.

Gors, Proff.

Swan, W.

1 1

Kramer, H. M. 1

Porter, T.

Barker, C. F.

Dieckmann, H. 1

Kilian, H.

Pereira,

Tucker, S. A.

Baldamaria, F. 1

Dalrymple, T. 2

Hay, Capt.

Palmer, J.

Bennett, G. A. 2

Dapr?,

Howell, H.

Thompson, H. 1

Brightman

Devay,

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Lujan, M.

Perey, L.

Twiss, J. B.

Capt.

Defflis, T.

Higgins, H.

Larkin, M.,

Pautten, H.

Terlet, C. G.

Busser, E.

Dashwood, F.

Hale, B.

La Farm, Capt. 1

Potter, Mrs.

Barrett, Capt. 1

Douse, R.

Harper, Dr.

Lean, Capt.

Pryke, C.

Wilson,

Bloomington, 1

Dailliard, M.

Harris, H.

Lacey, R. de

Worsfold,

Boardinan, W. 1

Dickinson & Co. 1

Hopson, E.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

White, A.

Dubied & Co. 1

Hockley, W.

Murphy,

Robinson, Capt. 4

Webster, C. H. 1

Brown,

Brissonnet, F. 1

Davis, J.

Hansard, Miss 1

Milne, J.

Renaud,

Wickers, J.

Hardy, P.

Birch, J. B.

Miller, H.

Ramsdell, O.

Williamson,Cap.1

Harvey, J. H.

Baird, R.

Ferdinand

Mayo, C.

Robinson, James 1

Wood, G.

Henriques, L. T. 3

Martin, S.

Robertson, P.

Watson, J.

Farnam

Hamlen, N. P. 1

Costa, F. D.

Fries, L.

McGregor, D. 2

Rozario, F. M. 2

Hadden, Capt. 1

Chaves, M.

Fortozo, G.

McDonaga, W. 1

Reimer, C.

Xavier,

Hickman, J.

Carter,

Fuchs, E.

Mackie, J.

Rowland, G.

1 1

Clery, H. G.

Marley, A. J.

Joll, J.

Crouch, Mrs.

Meynard, H.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Jarvis, F.

Mason, Nathl. 2

Smith Slackles, T. J. 1

Youngman, E. 1

Zara Lady 2

Anglo Saxon

Letters. Papers.

Catharine

East Indian

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 10th June, 1864.

Sonora

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Johanna

Alpaca

Canton

Edward

John Bibby

Napoleon III Northland

Sehah Jehan

Anita

Continent

Euphrates

Josephine

Namesis

Sky Lark

August

Caduceus

Edith

Jessie Stone

Nabob

Sailors' Home 11

Alma

Confiance

Elise

Jack Frost

Newhampshire 1

Silome

Ann Reddin

Cosmao

Emily Banning

John Stanton

Salacia

Annie

Cutwater

Ellen

Onward

Soloman Family 2

Auld Rukie

C. of Yarborough 3

Khusrovie

Orne

Southern Belle 1

Alberta

CatharinaCecilia 1

Argonaut

Casebrook

Fairy

Kate Howe

Osaca

Shurra

Fitz James

Kestrel

Otilie

Sarah Newman 1

Alicia Annie 3

C. S. Lemon

Faiz Allum

Kalahome

Ophir

Star King

Amelion

Carancius

Alice

Cumberland

Frederick

Laure

Princes Royal 1

Typhoon

Addeline

Corca

Lloyd Raynor 1

Portland

Thalaba

Aboyne

Canaan

Glaucester 3

Leon

Pruth

Thetis

Archer

Gazelle

Loochoo

Paul

Tyburnia

Ajax

Dictator

Gitana

Parahyba

Trafalgar

Axindo

Day Break

Geo. Ruxton

Melbrek

P. Somawathy 4

Thomas Bell

Diana

Gaston

Mencius

Purlees

T. Fletcher

Bloomer

Dolphin

George Ne

Mary Frazier

Bow & Urgent 1

Dirigo

Good Hope

Music

Queen of the

Bertha

Denia

Mary

Ocean

Bassorah Mer-

Delhi

chant

Delmina

Henrietta Holmsdale

Belvidere

Daring

Horsa

Berdinkha

Desulabry

Harkaway

Bahia

11 4

Diadem

Hindoostan

Bedford

Dennis Horton 2

Harren

NONI CO =

Monsoon

Madras

Royal Alfred

Virginia Verena

W. Continent

111

Marie

Ramolina

Winchester

Mary Whitridge 1

Robert and

War Hawk

Manderina

Alexander

White Eagle 1

Mikado

Racehorse

Wm. Fansworth 1

Milton

Conflict

Emma

Champion 1

Empress

Independence 3 Iona

Spy

Norwood

Sebastapol 17 2

Young Greek Yeaving Bell

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Manilla

Ships of War, 10th June, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Opussum

P. Charlotte

Letters. Papers.

Severn

Vulcan

Cockchafer

Hesper

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 10th June, 1864.

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Cookesly, Major

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Dennis Gannor

Lieut. C. M. Lewis

Pivate Martin Bergin

Taylor, Captain

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THE

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH JUNE, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the Su- preme Court, will be held on Saturday, the Eighteenth day of June, A.D. 1864, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

In re MAHOMET, late Serang on board the

Tropic" deceased.

N°

THOMAS HARDIE, late Master of the "Omir Pacha" deceased.

?OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin, and all other persons, to produce any Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, that may be in their possession, before the Court of Pro- bate, on Thursday, the Sixteenth day of June, A.D. 1864; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which, Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court shall think fit.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

In re the Estate of the late MERWANJEE

EDULJEE BISNEE.

?OTICE.—All persons having claims against N

this Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned, accompanied by proper proofs of debt, on or before the Fifteenth day of August next.

JAMSETJEE RUTTUNJEE,

Administrator.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late THOMAS ROBERTS. OTICE.-All persons indebted to the above Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and all claims against the Estate must be forwarded to the undersigned before the Thirtieth day of June, A.D. 1864.

ALEXANDER WILSON,

　　　　　　　　　　　　　Executor. Hongkong, 12th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

?HE undermentioned Banks hereby notify that

any transactions in connection with their busi- ness if concluded otherwise than through their legal representative Officers.

And the public are hereby notified that con- tracts or other business entered into by their Chinese employees, unless duly authorized as above, will not be binding on said Banks.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

For the Oriental Bank Corporation,

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

For the Agra & United Service Bank Limited,

HENRY NOBLE, Manager, Hongkong Branch.

For the Chd. Bank of India, Australia & China,

W. KAYE,

Acting Manager, Hongkong.

For the Central Bank of Western India,

W. M. DAVIDSON, Manager in Hongkong.

For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,

V. KRESSER, Acting Manager.

For the Bank of Hindustan, China & Japan Limited,

EDWARD MELLISH,

NOTICE.

Manager.

THE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. JAMES STEPHENSON in our Firm, ceased

THE

on the 8th last.

STEPHENSON & Co.

Hongkong, 10th June, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON;

also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE

THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship "ORISSA, Captain PARISH, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Monday, the 13th June, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 11th June, SPECIE until Noon on the 12th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 11th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong-Tiste in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOT-

kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JoHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE late mm,

THE interest and responsibility of the late Mr.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 31st May, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

Madmitted a Partner in our Firm.

GILMAN & Co.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

have established a branch of our firm in

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, WE Hongkong. Office Gough Street No.5.

ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES. ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

ON Sunday, the 26th June, at Noon, the

Company's Steam-ship TIGRE," Commandant DESFANDAIS, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:-

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste :

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

\HE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED WILKINSON in our Firm, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr.

RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the Management of our Hongkong Branch.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

Passengers going to London are informed. D. JOHNSON and myself as Attorneys, THE partnership hitherto subsisting between that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Solicitors, Proctors and Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND. Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

NOTICE.

for Lloyds at Canton and Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance THE undersigned have been appointed Agents on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 14 per cent upon Merchandize, and ? per cent on Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 24th of June; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. of the 25th.

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 31st May, 1864.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

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MON

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 25.

No. 102.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 18TH JUNE, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　Notice is hereby given that a Sale of Land at Kowloon by Public Auction will be held on the ground to be sold commencing on Monday 25th July.

Further particulars will shortly be published.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th June, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 103.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office on or before Monday the 4th Proximo for the erection of a new Post Office in Victoria. The materials in the present Post Office will become the property of the Contractor whose Tender may be accepted.

　　　　Plans and specification may be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th June, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 104.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

With reference to Government Notifications No. 25 of the 1st February, and No. 76 of the 12th April last, the following further Notices to Mariners, received from the Government of Ceylon by the Mail this day arrived, are published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th June, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

The focal plane of the Foul Point Light, Trincomalie, is elevated 104 feet above the level of the Sea.

JAMES DONNAN,

Master Attendant.

Master Attendant's Office, Colombo, 7th May, 1864.

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MON

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 25.

No. 102.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 18TH JUNE, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　Notice is hereby given that a Sale of Land at Kowloon by Public Auction will be held on the ground to be sold commencing on Monday 25th July.

Further particulars will shortly be published.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th June, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 103.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　Plans and specification may be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th June, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 104.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th June, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

The focal plane of the Foul Point Light, Trincomalie, is elevated 104 feet above the level of the Sea.

JAMES DONNAN,

Master Attendant.

Master Attendant's Office, Colombo, 7th May, 1864.

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NOTICE TO MARINERS.

The Light heretofore exhibited on the Flag Staff, Fort Frederick, Trincomalie, will be discontinued from this date.

JAMES DONNAN, Master Attendant.

Master Attendant's Office, Colombo, 18th May, 1864.

No. 95.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　Similar but Separate Tenders will be received for the like Privilege at the Eastern Slaughter House.

Each Tender must be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and state the exact amount offered as Annual Rent, which Rent shall be payable monthly and in advance.

The Tender should also state the calling and residence of the party tendering, and afford similar information as to the Sureties to be offered.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th May, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

June

11,

29.62

12,

29.65

29.67

29.64

13,

29.67

29.69

29.67

14,

29.74

29.72

15,

29.74

29.72

16,

29.77

29.75

17,

29.78

29.75

29.73

DATE.

1864.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

6 A.M.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

NOON

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn.

F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

June 11 27.96 27.98 27.95 27.93 27.95 75.00 77.30 76.30 75.00 77.00 76.00 71.30|79.00 WSW

12 27.94 27.94 27.99 27.97 27.98 76.30 74.30 76.30 76.30 74.30 76.3071.30 77.30 SSW

2 WSW

6 WNW

13 28.00 28.05 28.04 28.00 28.0176.30 75.00 76.00 76.30 75.30 76.00 72.00 77.00 S?W

3 SW

14 28.00, 28.10 28.10|28.04 28.05 76.30 79.30 78.00 76.3078.30 78.00 73.00 79.30 SSW

15 27.07 28.09 28.09 28.05 28.05 76.30 78.00 77.3076.00 77.30 74.3075.00 79.00 SbW

5 SbW

1 SSE

6 SSW

6 SbW

2 S

6 SSW

16 28.05 28.11 28.10 28.07 28.09 76.30 78.00 77.00 76.30 78.00 77.0074.00 78.30 SbW

6 SbW

17 28.05 28.11 28.08 28.06 28.05 76.30 77,3077.00 76.00 77.00 77.00 74.30 78.00 SbW

6 S

6 SbW

6 S

Clear & fine; P.M. passing fog & rain.

5 Dense fog and rain; at 2 P.M. clear; at 3 P.M.

dense fog.

Dense fog and passing showers of rain; P.M. clear." Passing fog and showers of rain; P.M. clear later 2 part thick fog.

Do.,

do.,

do.

Thick fog and passing showers of rain; at 11 A.M.

clear weather; at 6 P.M. thick fog.

6 Passing fog and showers of rain; at 10 A.M. clear;

at 5 P.M. passing fog.

230

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH JUNE, 1864.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

The Light heretofore exhibited on the Flag Staff, Fort Frederick, Trincomalie, will be discontinued from this date.

JAMES DONNAN, Master Attendant.

Master Attendant's Office, Colombo, 18th May, 1864.

No. 95.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　Similar but Separate Tenders will be received for the like Privilege at the Eastern Slaughter House.

Each Tender must be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and state the exact amount offered as Annual Rent, which Rent shall be payable monthly and in advance.

The Tender should also state the calling and residence of the party tendering, and afford similar information as to the Sureties to be offered.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th May, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

June

11,

29.62

12,

29.65

29.67

29.64

13,

29.67

29.69

29.67

14,

29.74

29.72

15,

29.74

29.72

16,

29.77

29.75

17,

29.78

29.75

29.73

DATE.

1864.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

6 A.M.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

NOON

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn.

F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

June 11 27.96 27.98 27.95 27.93 27.95 75.00 77.30 76.30 75.00 77.00 76.00 71.30|79.00 WSW

12 27.94 27.94 27.99 27.97 27.98 76.30 74.30 76.30 76.30 74.30 76.3071.30 77.30 SSW

2 WSW

6 WNW

13 28.00 28.05 28.04 28.00 28.0176.30 75.00 76.00 76.30 75.30 76.00 72.00 77.00 S?W

3 SW

14 28.00, 28.10 28.10|28.04 28.05 76.30 79.30 78.00 76.3078.30 78.00 73.00 79.30 SSW

15 27.07 28.09 28.09 28.05 28.05 76.30 78.00 77.3076.00 77.30 74.3075.00 79.00 SbW

5 SbW

1 SSE

6 SSW

6 SbW

2 S

6 SSW

16 28.05 28.11 28.10 28.07 28.09 76.30 78.00 77.00 76.30 78.00 77.0074.00 78.30 SbW

6 SbW

17 28.05 28.11 28.08 28.06 28.05 76.30 77,3077.00 76.00 77.00 77.00 74.30 78.00 SbW

6 S

6 SbW

6 S

Clear & fine; P.M. passing fog & rain.

5 Dense fog and rain; at 2 P.M. clear; at 3 P.M.

dense fog.

Dense fog and passing showers of rain; P.M. clear." Passing fog and showers of rain; P.M. clear later 2 part thick fog.

Do.,

do.,

do.

Thick fog and passing showers of rain; at 11 A.M.

clear weather; at 6 P.M. thick fog.

6 Passing fog and showers of rain; at 10 A.M. clear;

at 5 P.M. passing fog.

Letters. Papers.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Carter,

Fagard,

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Clery, H. G.

Abraham, C. 1 1

Cunningham,

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Andrew, W. D. 1

Carroll, J. A. 1

Gibbs, E.

Apcar, G.

Cameron, C.

Greig, Mrs.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH JUNE, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

231

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 17th June, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Shrive, E. Sidney,

Lets. Pups.

Swainson, A. 1 Shields, Capt. 1

Letters. Papers.

Kemp Mr. 1

Mould, F. G.

Kretschmann, 1

Klippel, K.

Otto,

Kelland, R.

Owen, W.

Kopp, C. O.

Abendroll, H. 1

Cooney, P.,

Grant, J.

Kramer, H. M. 1

Porter, T.

Swan, W.

Auffond

Crook, H.

Glimins, R. R. 2

Kilian, H.

Pereira,

Stevens, T. B. 1

Carmichael, R. 1

Garratt, R.

Palmer, J.

Bateman, J. 1

Gay, H.

Barker, C. F. 1

Lujan, M.

Perey, L.

Tucker, S. A. 1

Dorman, D.

Gors, Proff.

Larkin, M.,

Pautten, H.

Thompson, H. 1

Baldamaria, F. 1

Dieckmann, H. 1

Bennett, G. A. 2

Dalrymple, T. 2

Hay, Capt.

La Farm, Capt. 1

Potter, Mrs.

Twiss, J. B.

Brightman

Dapr?,

Howell, H.

Lean, Capt.

Pryke, C.

Terlet, C. G.

Capt.

Devay,

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Lacey, R. de

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Wilson,

Busser, E.

Dashwood, F. 1

Higgins, H.

Robinson, Capt. 4

Worsfold,

Barrett, Capt.

Douse, R.

Harris, H.

Milne, J.

Renaud,

White, A.

Bloomington,

Dailliard, M. 1

Hopson, E.

Miller, H.

Ramsdell, O.

Webster, C. H. 1

Boardman, W. 1

Dickinson & Co. 1

Hockley, W.

Mayo, C.

Robinson, James 1

Wickers, J.

Brown,

Davis, J.

Hansard, Miss 1

Martin, S.

Robertson, P. 1

Williamson,Cap.1

Brissonnet, F.

Hardy, P.

McGregor, D. 2

Reimer, C.

Watson, J.

Birch, J. B.

Ferdinand

Henriques, L. T. 1

McDonaga, W. 1

Rowland, G.

Baird, R.

Farnam

Hickman, J.

Mackie, J.

Xavier,

Marley, A. J.

Smith

Fries, L.

Joll, J.

Meynard, H.

Costa, F. D. Chaves, M.

Slackles, T. J. 1

Youngman, E. 1

Fortozo, G. Fenwick,

Jarvis, F.

Misseed, L.

Southey, A. J. 1

Jamieson, H. D. 1

Medevie, R.

Spooner, F. C. 1

Zara Lady 2

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers.

Champion 1 Catharine Canton

Edward

Euphrates 16

Edith

Continent

Elise

Caduceus

Emily Banning 1

Confiance

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 17th June, 1864.

Anglo Saxon

Alpaca

Anita

August

Alma

Ann Reddin

Letters. Papers.

Norwood Napoleon III Northland Namesis Nabob

Letters. Papers.

Newhampshire 1

Sonora

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Josephine

Jessie Stone 1

Jack Frost

Sehah Jehan Sky Lark

John Stanton

Silome

Salacia

Khusrovie

Southern Belle 1

Annie

Cosmao

Fairy

Kate Howe

Shurra

Auld Rukie

Cutwater

Fitz James 1

Kalahome

Onward

Sarah Newman 1

Alberta

C. of Yarborough 3

Faiz Allum

Koh-i-noor

Orne

Star King

Argonaut

CatharinaCecilia 1

Otilie

Allicia Annie

Casebrook

Gazelle

Laure

Ophir

Amelion

C. S. Lemon 1

Gitana

Lloyd Raynor 1

Alice

Carancius

Geo. Ruxton

Leon

Portland

Addeline

Canaan

Gaston

Loochoo

Aboyne

George Ne

Lombard

Pruth Paul

Archer

Dictator

Good Hope

Ajax

Day Break

Melbrek

Parahyba Peerless

2121

Typhoon Thalaba Thetis

Tyburnia

Trafalgar

Thomas Bell

T. Fletcher

Diana

Henrietta

Bloomer

Dolphin

Bow & Urgent 1

Denia

Bertha

Delhi

Bassorah Mer-}

Delmina

chant

Daring

Holmsdale

Horsa

Harkaway Hindoostan Harren

INN - 60 —

Mencius

Mary Frazier

Queen of the

Music

Ocean

}

W. Continent

Winchester

Mary

War Hawk

Belvidere

Desulabry

Monsoon

Madras Marie

Royal Alfred

White Eagle

Ramolina

Wm. Fansworth 1

Robert and

Berdinkha

Diadem

Bahia

Dennis Horton 2

Bedford

Empress

Conflict

East Indian 2

Independence 3 Iona

Johanna John Bibby

Mary Whitridge

Alexander

Manderina

Racehorse

Young Greek Yeaving Bell 1

Milton Mount St.

Elphinstone}

Spy Sebastapol 17

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Ships of War, 17th June, 1864.

Cockchafer

Hesper

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Melville

Letters. Papers.

Opussum

P. Charlotte

Letters. Papers.

Severn

14 1 Vulcan

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 17th June, 1864.

Lets. Pap.

Letters. Papers.

Lets l'aps.

Cookesly, Major

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Lieut. C. M. Lewis

Dennis Gannon

Lieut. Wood

Pivate Martin Bergin

Taylor, Captain

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In re JORADEEN, deceased.

MAHOMET, Serang, deceased. THOMAS HARDIE, Master Mariner, deceased.

[OTICE.—All claims against the above Estates.

trator before the Seventeenth day of December,

STEAM FOR

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, IT having come to the knowledge of the Officers

ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

A.D. 1864, otherwise they will not be included in THE the Scheme of Division. All parties indebted to the said Estates are requested to make immediate payment to

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar-Official Administrator.

NOTICE.

UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

time.

OUR

　　The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

　　　WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

　　With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

　　　　　　　　ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

　　Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late MERWANJEE

EDULJEE BISNEE.

OTICE.-All persons having claims against this Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned, accompanied by proper proofs of debt, on or before the Fifteenth day of August next.

JAMSETJEE RUTTUNJEE,

Administrator.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late THOMAS ROBERTS.

ALEXANDER WILSON,

Executor.

Hongkong, 12th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE undermentioned Banks hereby notify that

THE under Banelves responsible for

any transactions in connection with their busi- ness if concluded otherwise than through their legal representative Officers.

And the public are hereby notified that con- tracts or other business entered into by their Chinese employees, unless duly authorized as above, will not be binding on said Banks.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

For the Oriental Bank Corporation,

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

For the Agra & United Service Bank Limited,

HENRY NOBLE, Manager, Hongkong Branch.

For the Chd. Bank of India, Australia & China,

W. KAYE,

Acting Manager, Hongkong.

For the Central Bank of Western India,

W. M. DAVIDSON, Manager in Hongkong.

For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,

V. KRESSER, Acting Manager.

For the Bank of Hindustan, China & Japan Limited,

EDWARD MELLISH,

Manager,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship "CHINA," Captain CURLING, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Wednesday, the 29th June, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 27th June, SPECIE until Noon on the 28th; and PARCELS until, 5 P.M. on the 27th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL

STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong-T"

kong.

Contents and Value of Packages

are required.

*A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 14th June, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE,

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. Jo?N

Twine in our firm at this place ceased on

the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admittel a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. WILLIAM HENRY GREEN in our Firm, ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

GILMAN & Co.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in

ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, W Hongkong Office Gough Street No.5.

MARSEILLES. ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

ON Sunday, the 26th June, at Noon, the

Company's Steam-ship TIGRE," Commandant DESFANDAIS, H.I.M.N., with Her

Britannic Majesty's Mails, Bassengers, Specie, T

and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection :-

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste:

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 14 per cent upon Merchandize, and ? per

Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 24th of June; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. of the 25th.

Hongkong, 31st May, 1864.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED WILKINSON in our Firm, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr. RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the Management of our Hongkong Branch.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

NOTICE. HE partnership hitherto subsisting between Mr. B. D. JOHNSON and myself as Attorneys, Solicitors, Proctors and Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND. Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Fundersigned bend

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

THE

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. JAMES STEPHENSON in our Firm, ceased on the 8th April last.

STEPHENSON & Co. Hongkong, 10th June, 1864.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

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DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 25TH JUNE, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 26.

Νο. 105.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the GOVERNOR is pleased to appoint Mr. DOLLMAN to be Surgeon to the Convict Establishment at Stone Cutters' Island and Health Officer of Hongkong, in place of Dr. RICHARDSON, resigned, and Dr. JOHN ALEXANDER YULE to be Superintendent of the Civil Hospital, in place of Mr. DOLLMAN.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st June, 1864.

No. 106.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given that a Sale of Land at Kowloon by Public Auction will be held on the ground to be sold commencing on Monday the 25th of July at 4 o'clock, and following days at the same hour.

The accompanying Schedule of the Lots for Sale is published for general information. The plans and Conditions of Sale may be seen upon application at the Surveyor General's Office, between the hours of Eleven A.M. and Three P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th June, 1864.

SCHEDULE of LOTS of LAND at KOWLOON to be sold by Public Auction on Monday the 25th July 1864, and following days.

Boundary measurements.

Order of Sale.

Locality.

Contents in

Marine 1

1234 10 CO 1 ∞ ∞

South of Naval Coal Shed,..

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

W. Square feet.

feet. feet. feet. feet. 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100

Annual Rent.

REMARKS.

30,000 30,000 30,000 528.92

528.92

30,000

528.92

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100

100

30,000

Special Clause in

528.92

Lease with regard to

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

height of buildings

Do.

do.,

300 300 100

100

30,000

528.92

refers to these Lots

Do.

do.,

300 300 100

100

30,000

528.92

only.

9.9

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

300 300

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100

300 300 100 100 30,000 528.92

30,000

528.92

30,000 528.92

30,000

528.92

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 165 165

49,500

893.38

DIE

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DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 25TH JUNE, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 26.

Νο. 105.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st June, 1864.

No. 106.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given that a Sale of Land at Kowloon by Public Auction will be held on the ground to be sold commencing on Monday the 25th of July at 4 o'clock, and following days at the same hour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th June, 1864.

SCHEDULE of LOTS of LAND at KOWLOON to be sold by Public Auction on Monday the 25th July 1864, and following days.

Boundary measurements.

Order of Sale.

Locality.

Contents in

Marine 1

1234 10 CO 1 ∞ ∞

South of Naval Coal Shed,..

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

W. Square feet.

feet. feet. feet. feet. 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100

Annual Rent.

REMARKS.

30,000 30,000 30,000 528.92

528.92

30,000

528.92

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100

100

30,000

Special Clause in

528.92

Lease with regard to

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

height of buildings

Do.

do.,

300 300 100

100

30,000

528.92

refers to these Lots

Do.

do.,

300 300 100

100

30,000

528.92

only.

9.9

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

300 300

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100

300 300 100 100 30,000 528.92

30,000

528.92

30,000 528.92

30,000

528.92

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 165 165

49,500

893.38

234

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH JUNE, 1864.

SCHEDULE of LOTS of LAND at KOWLOON to be sold by Public Auction on Monday the 25th July 1864, and following days.

Boundary measurements.

Order of Sale.

Locality.

E. W.

Contents in square feet.

Annual Rent.

REMARKS.

Marine 17

South of Cantonment,

feet. feet. feet. feet. 300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

? Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do,

300

100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

100

30,000

528.92

Inland 23

East of old Battery,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Villa Lot East of M. Lots 9, 10, 11,

226

170 315

322

62,370

1,099.63

Do.

do. 6, 7, 8,

280

226 315

322

79,695

1,405.09

Villa Lots,

200

200 315

315

63,000

971.96

These Lots will be

Do.,

200 200 315 315

63,000

971.96

sold last.

Do.,

200 200 315 315

63,000

971.96

Do.,

200

200 315 315

63,000

971.96

Do.

Immediately South of Cantonment,.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

150 150

7,500

115.70

South of Cantonment,

150 150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

115 70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115'70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115'70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115'70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115'70

Do.

??.,

150

7,500

115'70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115'70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115'70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115'70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115 70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115 70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115 70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115 70

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

115 70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115'70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115 70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115 70

Do.

do.,

150

50 50

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

115,70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115,70

Do.

do..

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

115.70

W. WILSON,

Acting Surveyor General.

Surveyor General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22nd June, 1864.

No. 103.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　Plans and specification may be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th June, 1864.

DATE.

1864.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH JUNE, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

235

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

June

18,

29.73

29.74

29.72

19,

29.70

29.64

29.62

20,

29.60

29.61

21,

29.62

29.60

29.61

22,

29.60

23,

29.60

29.62

29.60

24,

29.64

29.63

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*KOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*KV 9

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER..

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

Dirn.

NOON

6 P.M.

F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

June 18 28.05 28.05 28.05 28.04 28.03 76.00 77.30 77.00 75.30 77.00 77.00 73.00 77.00 S

19 28.02 28.02 28.01 27.93 27.9376.30 77.00 76.30 76.00'77.00 76.30 75.00 77.00 SbW 20 27.94 27.97 27.99 27.93 27.93 73.30 75.30 74.00 73.30 75.00 74.00,72.00 77.30 NE 21 27.94 27.94 27.94 27.90 27.90 72.00 72.00 71.00 72.00 72.30 71.00 71.00 77.00 E 22 27.90 27.90 27.91 27.90 27.89 71.00 74.30 72.30 70.30 74.00 72.00;70.00 77.00 |NE

　　　27.93 27.94 27.90 27.99 27.94 73.00 75.30 75.00 73.00 74.30 74.30 69.00 77.00 NW 24 27.96 27.98 27.99 27.92 27.9474.30 79.30 77.00 74.30 78.30 77.00 71.30 79.00 WbS

6 SbW

5 SW

3 WSW

6 S

6 SSW

Passing fog; at 7 A.M. clear; at 5 P.M. dense fog.

Dense fog throughout.

1 E

Passing fog; at 2 P.M. clear; at 5 P.M. dense fog.

3 EbN

5 E

Passing fog and showers of rain; at 3 P.M. clear;

at 5 P.M. dense fog.

4 NE

4 WNW

4 W

3 SW

Passing fog; at 8 A.M. clear and pleasant weather.

3 SW

1 SW

Dense fog; at 9 A.M. clear; at 6 P.M. dense fog.

Passing fog; at 8 A.M. clear; at 4.30 P.M. dense fog.

236

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH JUNE, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Letters. Papers.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Clery, H. G. 1

Greig, Mrs. 1

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Cunningham, 1

Grant, J.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 24th June, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Klippel, K. 1

Lets. Paps.

Southey, A. J. 1

Letters. Papers.

McDonnell, P. 1.

Kelland, R.

Abraham, C. 1

Carroll, J. A. 1

Glimins, R. R. 2

Kopp, C 0.

Otto,

Andrew, W. D. 1

Spooner, F. C. 1 Shrive, E.

Cameron, C. 1

Garratt, R.

Kramer, H. M. 1

Apcar, G.

Cooney, P.,

Gay, H.

Owen, W.

Sidney,

Kilian, HI.

Abendroll, H. 1

Ogle, A.

Crook, H.

Gors, Proff.

Shields, Capt. 1

Auffond

Carmichael, R. 1

甫

Hay, Capt.

Lujan, M.

Porter, T.

Swan, W.

Bateman, J.

Dorman, D.

Howell, H.

Larkin, M.,

Pereira,

Stevens, T. B. 1

Baldamaria, F. 1

Dieckmann, H. 1

Hamilton, J. W. 1

La Farm, Capt. 1

Palmer, J.

Stafford, W. A. 1

Bennett, G. A. 2

Dalrymple, T. 2

Higgins, H.

Lean, Capt.

Perey, L.

Brightman

Dapr?,

Harris, H.

Lacey, R. de

Pautten, H.

Tucker, S. A.

Potter, Mrs.

Thompson, H. 1

Capt.

Dashwood, E. I

Hopson, E.

Busser, E.

Douse, R.

Hockley. W.

Milne, J.

Pryke, C.

Twiss, J. B.

Terlet, C. G.

Barrett, Capt. I

Dailliard, M.

Hansard, Miss 1

Miller, H.

Remedios, C. Snra.1

Bloomington,

Dickinson & Co. 1

Hardy, P.

Mayo, C.

Boardman, W.

Davis, J.

Henriques, L. T. 1

Martin, S.

Robinson, Capt. 4 Renaud,

Wilson,

Worsfold,

Brown,

Delm?,

Hickman, J.

McGregor, D.

Ramsdell, O.

White, A.

Brissonnet, F.

Hannay, W. C. 1

McDonaga, W.

Robinson, James 1

Mackie, J.

Robertson, P.

Birch, J. B.

Ferdinand

Joll; J.

Baird, R.

Marley, A. J.

Webster, C. H. 1 Williamson,Cap.2

Reimer, C.

Farnam

Watson, J. 1

Jarvis, F.

Meynard, H.

Rowland, G. 1

Fenwick,

Jamieson, H. D. 1

Costa, F. D. Chaves, M. Carter,

Misseed, L.

Rockliff, W.

Xavier,

Medevie, R.

Gibson, J. Capt. 1

Kemp Mr. 1

Youngman, E. 1

Mould, F. G.

Gibbs, E.

Kretschmann, 1

Mitchell, R.

Smith Slackles, T. J. 1

Zara Lady

Letters. Papers.

Anglo Saxon

Alpaca

Conflict Champion 1

Letters. Papers.

Anita

Catharine

Empress East Indian Edward

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 24th June, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Silome

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers.

Josephine

Jessie Stone

Norwood Napoleon III 2

Jack Frost

Northland

August

Continent

Euphrates

John Stanton

Namesis

Alma

Caduceus

Edith

Jeanie

Newhampshire 2

Ann Reddin

Confiance

Elise

Annie

Cosmao

Khusrovie

Onward

Auld Rukie

Cutwater

Fairy

Kate Howe

?rne

Alberta

C. of Yarborough 3

Fitz James

Kalahome

Otilie

Argonaut

CatharinaCecilia 1

Faiz Allum

Koh-i-noor

Ophir

CO 2

Allicia Annie

Casebrook

Amelion

C. S. Lemon 1

Gazelle

Laure

Portland

Addeline

Carancius

Gitana

Lloyd Raynor 1

Paul

Aboyne

Canaan

Geo. Ruxton

Leon

Parahyba

Archer

Caprera

Gaston

Leila

Peerless

Ajax

Chanticleer

George Ne

Lord Raglan

Pilaron

1PIKN

Armin

Chatham

Gauntlet

Cyclone

Mencius

Bloomer

Henrietta

Bow & Urgent 1

Dictator

Holmsdale

Bertha

Day Break

Horsa

Bassorah Mer-

chant

}

Diana

Harkaway

H2H

Mary Frazier

Queen of the

Ocean

1 }

Mary

Monsoon

Royal Alfred

Star King

Speedwell Sailorshome

Typhoon Thalaba Thetis

Tyburnia Trafalgar Thomas Bell

T. Fletcher 3 Tuel Dalphoosiel

W. Continent Winchester ? War Hawk

Salacia

Southern Belle 6

Shurra

Sarah Newman 1

Madras

Robert and

Dolphin

Belvidere

Denia

Hindoostan 4 Harren

Marie

Alexander

White Eagle Wm. Fansworth 2

Mary Whitridge 1

Racehorse

Berdinkha

Delhi

Manderina 2

Young Greek

Bahia

Bedford

Benclench Beatrice

4421

Delmina

Independence 3

Milton

Spy

Daring

Iona

Desulabry

Diadem

Johanna

Beaver

Denmark

John Bibby

Mount St.

Elphinstone Maud Maggie Leslie 1

Sebastapol

Sonora

Schah Jehan

Sky Lark

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 24th June, 1864.

Cockchafer

Hesper

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Melville

Letters, Papers.

Opussum

Letters. Papers.

Severn

P. Charlotte

14 1

Vulcan

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers.

apt. Carey R. A.

Dr. H. P. Lamence Dr. Smith

Cookesly, Major

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 24th June, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Capt. Johnson R. A.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.' Lieut. C. M Lewis Lieut. Wood

Pivate Martin Bergin

Lets. Paps.

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Dennis Gannon

Hutchinson, W. L. R. A.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Taylor, Captain

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH JUNE, 1864.

SUMMARY JURISDICTION COURT.

is hereby notified that the next sitting of the above-named Court will be held on Wednesday, the 29th instant, at 10 A.M.

By Order of the Court,

HENRY J. HOLMES,

Clerk of Court.

Court House,

Hongkong, 25th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

HAVE established myself at this port as Public

Tea Inspector and Commission Agent.

WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR.

Foochow, 2nd June, 1864.

NOTICE.

Tavity to sign our firm per procuration

THE authority of MR. WILLIAM BALFOUR

ceases this day.

　　MR. STEWART DOUGLAS takes charge of our business at Foochow, and is authorised to sign our firm per procuration at that port.

　　　　　　　SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 15th June, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late MERWANJEE

EDULJEE BISNEE.

NOTICE. All persons having claims against

this Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned, accompanied by proper proofs of debt, on or before the Fifteenth day of August next.

JAMSETJEE RUTTUNJEE,

Administrator.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

N°

ALEXANDER WILSON,

Executor.

Hongkong, 12th March, 1864.

NOTICE.

UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

time.

OUR

　　The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

　　With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

　　　　　　　　ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

　　Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION.

IT having come to the knowledge of the Officers

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

HE undermentioned Banks hereby notify that they do not hold themselves responsible for any transactions in connection with their busi- ness if concluded otherwise than through their legal representative Officers.

And the public are hereby notified that con- tracts or other business entered into by their Chinese employees, unless duly authorized as above, will not be binding on said Banks.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

For the Oriental Bank Corporation,

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China,

For the Agra & United Service Bank Limited,

HENRY NOBLE, Manager, Hongkong Branch.

For the Chd. Bank of India, Australia & China,

W. KAYE,

Acting Manager, Hongkong,

For the Central Bank of Western India,

W. M. DAVIDSON, Manager in Hongkong.

For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,

V. KRESSER, Acting Manager.

For the Bank of Hindustan, China & Japan Limited,

EDWARD MELLISH,

Manager.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON;

THE

also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship "CHINA,

Captain CURLING, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Wednesday, the 29th June, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 27th June, SPECIE until Noon on the 28th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 27th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL | STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

* A written declaration of the Contents and

Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 14th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

237

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

THE interest and Resp of FARBRIDGE, HOL-

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JoHN

the 31st December, 1863.

place ceased on

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. WILLIAM HENRY GREEN in our Firm, ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest So in Our Firth, ceased on the

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED

31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr. RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the Management of our Hongkong Branch.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE partnership hitherto subsisting between

THE JOHNSON and myself as Attorneys,

Solicitors, Proctors and Notaries Public, is this day dissolved by mutual consent.

F. I. HAZELAND. Hongkong, 15th April, 1864.

NOTICE.

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. HE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of the late Mr.

Tinterest our respos in our Firm, ceased

on the 8th April last.

STEPHENSON & Co.

Hongkong, 10th June, 1864.

Printed and Published by D. NORONIJA, Printer to Hongkong Government. OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

VET

QUI MAL

MON

OROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 27.

No. 108.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 2ND JULY, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The subjoined List of Masters and Mates who have passed the Board of Examiners instituted under Ordinance No. 17 of 1860, (to carry out certain provisions of "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1854,") between the 1st July, 1863, and 30th June, 1864, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd July, 1864.

LIST of MASTERS and MATES who have passed their Examination between the 1st July, 1863, and the 30th June, 1864.

NO. OF CER-

DATE.

NO. OF CER-

NAME.

RANK.

DATE.

NAME.

RANK.

TIFICATE.

1863. July

1864.

August 15

950SRENEN

Theodor Beinroth

William Hankinson

First Mate. Master.

Jan. 16

104

105

Horace Scudder Taylor Williams Irving

Master.

Do.

John Farrow

2nd Mate.

Feb.

106

John McCrae

Do.

Frederik William Tofield

First Mate.

107

James Siton Veitch Mein

Master.

108

Osander Win. Mayhew

Do.

109

Edward D. Broabear

Do.

110

Wellington Wm. Buck Edward Beverly

Charles Jno. Griffiths

Johan P. Nilson Palm

First Mate.

Master.

2nd Mate.

Master.

Berend Hinrich Th?mler

Do.

March 1

111

A. T. Pulaskie

Do.

Henry Bredenbeck

Do.

112

Alex. B. McTavish

Do.

Henry Francis

First Mate.

113

Alex. Noble Blaik

Do.

Sept.

B. C. Crowninshield

John Thompson

Master.

Do.

114

Albert C. Burrows

First Mate.

115

Samuel Ashton

Master.

Sidney Smith Faunce

Alexander Groundwater

First Mate. Master.

116

Thos. Bunn Metcalf

117

Wm. Henry Taylor

吵?

Charles Kean

2nd Mate.

118

Oscar Dunreath Sheldon

Master.

119

James Wiseman Candler

Do.

April 2

120

Henry Edwin Williams

Do.

121

October 10

Thomas Coleman

Do.

122

Sam. Branscombe Gray

Geo. F. Emil Neumaun William Clifford James Irving Howland Wm. Thomas Harward

First Mate.

Master.

2nd Mate.

Do. First Mate. Master.

Do.

Peter Hussey

Do.

123

James Webb Southgate

First Mate.

124

Arthur Edw. Knights

Joseph Mooney

Master.

Do.

125

H. Leopold Schuck Chandler Cass Smart Jabez Roberts

Do.

126

Thomas T. Anthoneys

First Mate.

127

Nov.

Daniel Fitz Hutchings

Master.

128

Henry Arthur Skey

Do.

129

Allan Hay

Michel C. Edlefsen

First Mate.

$19

130

Frank Dunn

Charles Wm. Lyle

James Dolan Muir

Theodor Beinroth

Do. Master.

First Mate.

Master.

First Mate.

Dec.

John Petter Elsner

Master.

May

131

Washington W. Hardy

First Mate.

John Crosby

Do.

132

William Smith

Only Mate.

A. A. H. C. Gottlieb

Do.

133

Henry Bernard McMillan

2nd Mate.

Heinrich C. G. Steffens

First Mate.

134

William Dill

Only Mate.

George Randall

Master.

135

Samuel Brandt

Thomas C. Garwood

Do.

June 4

136

George Crabb

George C. Johnson

Do.

137

John Moore

1864.

138

Robt. Bruce McFarlane

Jan.

6 100

Jeremiah Niles Sawyer

Do.

139

Thos. F. Charles Ilunt

101

D'Auvergne de Ste. Croix

First Mate.

140

Frederick Hall

102

George Doo Pitman

Master.

141

Frank Jacob L?ders

2ud Mate.

Master.

First Mate.

Master.

First Mate. Master.

Do.

103

William Roberts

Do.

Harbour Master's Office, Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

H. G. THOMSETT, Harbour Master, &c.

240

No. 107.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND JULY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

With reference to Government Notification No. 95 of this year, it is hereby notified that, for the ensuing 12 Months from 1st Proximo, the Western Slaughter House is held by CHUEY AH MEE, of Praya, West, at a Monthly rental of $815; and the Eastern by WOO AH YOW of the HENG LOONG Saltfish Lan, at a Monthly rental of $372.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th June, 1864.

No. 103.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Plans and specification may be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th June, 1864.

No. 106.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Notice is hereby given that a Sale of Land at Kowloon by Public Auction will be held on the ground to be sold commencing on Monday the 25th of July at 4 o'clock, and following days at the same hour.

The

　　　The accompanying Schedule of the Lots for Sale is published for general information. plans and Conditions of Sale may be seen upon application at the Surveyor General's Office, between the hours of Eleven A.M. and Three P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th June, 1864.

SCHEDULE of LOTS of LAND at KOWLOON to be sold by Public Auction on Monday the 25th July 1864, and following day s

Boundary measurements.

Order of Sale.

Locality.

Contents in

Marine 1 South of Naval Coal Shed,....

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

300 100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100

S. E. W. Square feet.

feet. feet. feet. feet.

300

Annual Rent.

REMARKS.

30,000

528.92

30,000

528.92

30,000

528.92

30,000

528.92

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Special Clause in

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Lease with regard to

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

-height of buildings

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

refers to these Lots

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

only.

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 165 165

49,500

893.38

})

242

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND JULY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

June 25,

29.62

26,

29.72

29.74

29.76

27,

29.74

28,

29.80

29.78

29.70

29,

29.73

29.72

30,

29.64

29.62

29.60

July

29.63

29.64

29.65

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

ΧΟΟΝ

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn.

Dirn. Dira. F.

1864.

June 25 27.95 27.98 27.95 27.95 27.95 75.30 75.3077.00 75.30 75.30 77.00 73.00 77.00 S

26 28.03 28.05 28.03 28.01 28.0476.00 77.30 77.00 76.00 77.00 77.00 74.00 77.30 SSW

27 28.09 28.13 28.12 28.08 28.07 76.30 77.30 77.00 76.30 77.30 77.0075.00 78.30 SbW

4 SbW

5 SbW

6 SbW

5 SbW

4 SSW

28 28.15 28.14 28.15 28.09 28.08 76.30 77.00 76.0076.30 76.30 76.00 74.30 77.30 SbW

6 S

5 S

29 28.04 28.04 28.0428.0027.99 76.00 75.00 75.30 76.00 75.00 75.30 74.30,77.30 SbW

30 27.93 27.96 27.90 27.90 27.90 74.3075.30 74.00 74.30 75.00 74.00 73.30,78.00 S&W

July

1 27.93 27.93 27.90 27.93 27.9475.30 75.30 77.00 76.00|77.00|74.00 73.00 78.30 S?W

5 SbW

8 SbW

9 S

9 SSW

Dense fog; at 9 AM. clear; at 1 P.3. passing fog

throughout.

Dense fog; nt 8 A.M. a heavy squall and rain, later

part passing fog.

| Dense fog; at 2 P.M. clear; at 3.30 P.M. dense fog.

Dense fog and heavy rain; later part distant

thunder and light drizzling rain.

Dense fog and heavy squalls attended with showers

of rain.

Do.

do.

Dense fog and heavy squalis, later part heavy rain.

DAY OF WEEK.

BAROMETER.

STANDARD.

ANEROID.

SELF REGIS- TERING IN SHADE.

Max. Min.

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH ENDING MAY, 1864.

THERMOMETER (Fahrenheit.)

HYDROMETER.

DETACHED.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

DRY BULB IN WET BULB IN SHADE. SHADE.

IN SUN.

IN WATER.

HUMIDITY COMPUTED. COMPLETE SATURATION

1,000.

DEW POINT COMPUTED.

WIND.

VELOCITY IN FEET IN 5

MINUTES.

9 A.M.3 P.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M.3 P.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M.9 A.M.3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M.

RAIN.

IN INCHES DURING THE PREVIOUS 24] HOURS.

9 A.M.

STATE OF THE WEATHER.

9 A.M.

Sun.

30.14 30.07 29.79 29.73

Mon. 30.14 30.10

29.79 29.75

Tues.

30.16 30.15| 29.81 29.78

Wed.

30.15

30.12 29.80 | 29.76

Thurs. 30.15 30.12 29.80 29.76

32720

0.690 0.731 68.00 69.08

0.810 0.756

72.09

70.09

85 102

0.829 0.857

73.06

74.06

0.731 | 0.810| 69.08

72.09

0.793 | 0.820 72.03 73.03

Friday | 30.13

30.10 29.78 29.74

89 105

0.749| 0.810| 76.00| 72.09

Fine.

Do.

Satur.

30.11

30.17 20.75 | 29.76

79 80

102

0.775 0.749

71.06 76.00

Do., but misty.

Sun.

30.11 | 30.10| 29.76| 29.75

103

0.820 | 0.722

73.03| 69.05

Do., but foggy.

Mon.

30.22 30.16

29.87 | 29.81

79 109

0.681

0.887

67.08 75.06

Do.

Tues.

30.19 | 30.14

20.73| 20.80

110

102

0.810 0.810

Wed.

30.20 | 30.25 29.85 29.90

Thurs. 30.24 | 30.25| 29.90

29.90

78 101

72.09 | 72.09 0.765 0.722 71.02 69.05 0.888 0.810 71.09 72.09

Do. and overcast.

0.73

Fine.

Friday

30.26 30.22 29.91| 29.87

0.820 0.849

Satur.

30.15 | 30.10| 20.80| 29.85 85

84 119

110

0.888

73.03 74.03 0.849 75.07 75.07

Do. and clear.

Cloudy and overcast.

Do. and overcast.

Do.

Do. and clear.

Do.,

Do.

do.

Do. and clear.

3 P.M.

Fine.

Do.

do.

Sun.

30.07 | 30.05| 29.72| 29.70 83

107 114

0.905

76.03 | 76.03

Do.

Mon.

30.07 30.00| 29.72 29.74.

0.839 | 0.937

73.09 77.03

Do.

Tues.

30.10 30.09 29.75 29.74

0.916 0.887

76.06

75.06

Do.

Wed.

30.17

30.15 | 29.81| 29.80

0.801 | 0.774 | 72.06

71.06

1.10

Do.

Thurs. 30.05 | 30.15| 29.75| 29.80

0.705 0.630

68.08

67.08

0.98

Do.

Friday 30.07 30.05 20.72 29.70;

0.713 0.659 | 69.02

66.04

Do.

Satur. 30.06 30.02 29.70| 29.77

0.722| 0.658 | 69.05 | 66.08

0.30

Do., but cloudy.

Sun.

30.19 30.13 20.82| 20.78 78

73 93

0.731

0.756 69.08

79.00

0.83

Mon. 30.11

30.18 29.75 29.76

104

0.664| 0.680| 67.01

67.08

Fine.

Tues.

30.11 30.05 29.75| 29.70

Wed.

30.06 30.05 29.73 | 29.70

Sun.

Friday Satur. 30.15| 30,10| 29.80 29.75 30.18 | 30.13| 29,83| 29.78

Thurs. 30.15 | 30.05 | 29.80| 20.80 30.13 30.11 29.78 29,76

Mon.

30.12 30.09 29.77 29.74

Tues.

30.22 | 30.09 29.78 29.74) 81

P Q R R R R 22

102

90 102

105

111

.ean 29.37

30.41 29.79 27.77 81

12 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

0.810

0.730 72.09

72.00

Do.

0.722

0.713 69.05

69.02

1.60

Do., but Foggy.

0.690

0.680 | 68.01

67.08

Do.

Overcast and cloudy.

Do., but slightly hazy.

Overcast, but fine.

do.

Fine and clear.

Do.,

Do.

0.731

0.664 69.08 | 67.01

Do.,

but hazy.

and clear. Do.,

0.810

0.697; 72.09 | 68.05

Do.,

do.

Do.,

do.

0.793 | 0.756

72.03

79.00

Do.

0.857 0.801

74.06

72.06

Do.

0.887 0.731

75.06 | 69.08

Do.

REMARKS,

( Mean daily range of temperature, Monthly range of

11.00 degrees.

During the

do.

13.00

month

5.54

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND JULY, 1864.

243

244

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND JULY, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Letters. Papers.

Carroll, J. A. t

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Cameron, C. 1

Garratt, R. 1 Gay, H.

Abraham, C.

Cooney, P.,

Gors, Proff.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 1st July, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Lets. Paps.

Spooner, F. C. 1 Shrive, E.

Letters. Papers.

Kramer, H. M. 1

Maitland, T.

Kilian, H.

Owen, W.

Andrew, W. D. 1

Crook, H.

Apcar, G.

Carmichael, R. 1

Hay, Capt.

Lujan, M.

Ogle, A.

Sidney,

Shields, Capt. 1

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Larkin, M.,

Porter, T.

Swan, W.

Auffond

Dalrymple, T. 2

Higgins, H.

La Farm, Capt. 1

Palmer, J.

Stevens, T. B. 1

Brightman

Dapr?,

Harris, H.

Lean, Capt.

Perey, L.

Stafford, W. A. 1

Capt.

Dashwood, F.

Hopson, E.

Lacey, R. de

Pautten, H.

Busser, E.

Hansard, Miss 1

Lalor, W.

Potter, Mrs.

Tucker, S. A. 1

Douse, R.

Barrett, Capt. 1

Dailliard, M.

Hardy, P.

Pryke, C.

Thompson, H. 1

Bloomington, 1

Dickinson & Co. 1

Henriques, L. T. 1

Martin, S.

Phillimore, J. 1

Twiss, J. B.

Boardman, W. 1

Hickman, J.

McGregor, D. 2

Terlet, C. G.

Davis, J.

Brown,

Delm?,

Hannay, W. C. 1

McDonaga, W. 1

Robinson, Capt. 4

Mackie, J.

Ramsdell, O.

Wilson,

Brissonnet, F.

Joll, J.

Marley, A. J.

Robinson, James 1

White, A.

Birch, J. B.

Farnam

Jarvis, F.

Meynard, H.

Robertson, P.

Baird, R.

Fenwick,

Johnston, W. 1

Misseed, L.

Reimer, C.

Webster, C. H. 1 Williamson,Cap.2

Bruneau, M.

Figueirech,

Medevie, R.

Rowland, G.

Watson, J.

Klippel, K.

Mould, F. G.

Rockliff, W.

Wolff, N.

Carter,

Cunningham, 1

Greig, Mrs. Grant, J.

Kelland, R. Kopp, C. O.

Mitchell, R.

Smith

Xavier,

McDonnell, P. 1

Southey, A. J. 1

Zara Lady

Letters. Papers.

Conflict

Champion 1

Anita

Catharine

Empress East Indian Edward

Anglo Saxon Alpaca

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 1st July, 1864.

Norwood

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

John Bibby Josephine

Shurra

Namesis

Jessie Stone

Newhampshire 2

August

Continent

Euphrates

Alma

Caduceus

Edith

00 -

Jack Frost

Sarah Newman 1 Star King Speedwell

John Stanton

Onward

Sailorshome

Ann Reddin

Confiance

Elise

Jeanie

Orne

Annie

Cosmao

Ellen

Jeddo

Auld Rukie

Cutwater

Portland

Typhoon Thalaba

Alberta

C. of Yarborough 3

Fairy

Argonaut

CatharinaCecilia 1

Fitz James

Allicia Annie

Casebrook

Faiz Allum

111

Khusrovie

Paul

Thetis

Kate Howe

Parahyba

Tyburnia

Kalahome

Pilaron

Trafalgar

2121O

Amelion

C. S. Lemon 1

Koh-i-noor

Philotax

Thomas Bell

Addeline

Canaan

Gazelle

T. Fletcher

Aboyne

Caprera

Gitana

Laure

Queen of the

Archer

Chanticleer 1

Geo. Ruxton

Lloyd Raynor 1

Ocean

} 1

Tud. Dalphoosiel

Tiempo

Ajax

Chatham

Gaston

Leila

Armin

Cyclone

George Ne

Lord Raglan

Royal Alfred

W. Continent

Candati

Gauntlet

Langdale

Robert and

Winchester

Bloomer

Alexander

War Hawk

Bow & Urgent 1

Dictator

Henrietta

Mencius

Rajah of Cochin 1

White Eagle

Bertha

Day Break

Bassorah Mer-

chant

} i

Dolphin

Harkaway 1 Hindoostan

Mary Frazier

Wm. Fansworth 2

Mary

Spy

Water Lilly 2

Denia

Harren

Madras

Sebastapol

West Derby

Belvidere

Delhi

Henry Melvile 1

Marie

Sonora

Berdinkha

Delmina

Bahia

Daring

Independence 6

Benclevch

Beatrice

Desulabry Diadem

Iona

Manderina Milton Mount St.

Elphinstone

Sehah Jehan

Young Greek

Sky Lark

Silome

Salacia

Beaver

Denmark

Johanna

Maud

Southern Belle 6

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Ships of War, 1st July, 1864.

Cockchafer

Hesper

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Melville

Letters. Papers.

Opossum

P. Charlotte

Letters. Papers.

Severn

Vulcan

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 1st July, 1864.

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers.

Cookesly, Major

Capt. Carey R. A.

Dr. H. P. Lamence Dr. Smith

Capt. Johnson R. A.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt. Lieut. C. M. Lewis Lieut. Wood

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Pivate Martin Bergin

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Dennis Gannon

Hutchinson, W. L. R. A.

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Taylor, Captain

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2nd JULY, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late MERWANJEE

　　　　　　　EDULJEE BISNEE. ?OTICE.—All persons having claims against this Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned, accompanied by proper proofs of debt, on or before the Fifteenth day of August next.

JAMSETJEE RUTTUNJEE,

Administrator.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

THE

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship 'MALTA," Captain BIRD, with Her Ma- jesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Wednesday, the 12th July, 1864, at 2 P.M.

　　　　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 10th, SPECIE until Noon on the 11th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 10th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

A written declaration the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 30th June, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

ALSO,

be responsible for any consequence or prejudice which may ensue from an incorrect declaration. For particulars respecting Freight and Passage, apply at the Company's Office, Queen's Road.

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 29th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE undermentioned Banks hereby notify that

They do not hold themselves responsible for

any transactions in connection with their busi- ness if concluded otherwise than through their legal representative Officers.

And the public are hereby notified that con- tracts or other business entered into by their Chinese employees, unless duly authorized as above, will not be binding on said Banks.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

For the Oriental Bank Corporation,

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

For the Agra & United Service Bank Limited,

HENRY NOBLE, Manager, Hongkong Branch.

For the Chd. Bank of India, Australia & China,

W. KAYE,

Acting Manager, Hongkong.

For the Central Bank of Western India,

W. M. DAVIDSON, Manager in Hongkong.

For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,

V. KRESSER, Acting Manager.

For the Bank of Hindustan, China & Japan Limited,

EDWARD MELLISH,

Manager.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION. having come to the knowledge of the Officers

NOTICE.

245

UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

time.

OUR

The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

caused on

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE and responsibility of our Firm, HE interest and responsibility of the late Mr.

ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

I' har the Corporation in China that the $25 Madmitted a Partner in our Rism.

　　PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. MR On Saturday, the 23rd July, at Noon, the

Company's Steam-ship “ERYMANTHE,” Commandant BOILEVE, H.I. M. N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:-

　　　At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste:

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.

　　　　　　　Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

R. HANS PETER HANSSEN is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

H THE interest and responsibility of Mr. DUNCAN FLETCHER in our Firm, ceased on the 30th June, 1864.

Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.

Our Firm now consists of Mr. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE.

FLETCHER & Co.

China, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance I HAVE established myself at this port as Public

on all Cargo conveyed by its Vessels, at a pre- mium of 14 per cent upon Merchandize, and & per cent on Treasure, from Hongkong to Lyons, Paris, London, and Holland, and proportionally for places this side of Suez.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 21st of July; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. of the 22nd.

Tea Inspector and Commission Agent.

WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR. Foochow, 2nd June, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE authority of MR. WILLIAM BALFOUR

ceases this day.

to sign our per procuration

MR. STEWART DOUGLAS takes charge of our business at Foochow, and is authorised to sign our firm per procuration at that port.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 15th June, 1864.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. ALFRED WILKINSON in our Firm, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. HENRY DICKINSON was admitted a Partner on the 1st January, 1864.

Mr. RICHARD B. PARR is authorised to sign our Firm per procuration, and takes the Management of our Hongkong Branch.

ALFRED WILKINSON & Co. China, 31st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

THE

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. JAMES STEPHENSON in our Firm, ceased on the 8th April last.

STEPHENSON & Co.

Hongkong, 10th June, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

PARTY have VISITING CARDS printed on

them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OsWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

MAL

MON

OROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 28.

No. 109.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 9TH JULY, 1864.

VOL. X.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

PROCLAMATION.

　　　　By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander- in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Adiniral of the same.

Whereas the Commands of Her Most Gracious Majesty The QUEEN, conveyed through The Right Honorable EDWARD CARDWELL, M.P., Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:

No. 1 of 1864, entitled-"An Ordinance to provide for conversion of British Currency in all

payments by or to the Government :

　　　　Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

God Save the QUEEN.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary,

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 6th Day of July, 1864.

No. 110.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th July, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for

the month ending 30th June, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES ISSUED,.. SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

$837,336. $300,000.

DAV. MCLEAN, Pro Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th July, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

248

No. 111.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JULY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th July, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch in Hongkong of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, for the month ending 30th June, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$777,321. BULLION IN RESERVE,

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

$300,000.

E. R. ARTHUR, Acting Manager.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th July, 1864.

No. 112.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th July, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and

China, in Hongkong, for the month ending 30th June, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of He Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES IN ISSUE,

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

$489,718. .$200,000.

W. KAYE, Manager.

I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th July, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 113.

???

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th July, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 30th June, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED..

SPECIE IN RESERVE,..

$480,065. .$200,000.

JOHN S. LOUDEN,

. Pro Manager.

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th July, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 114.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JULY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

249

The subjoined Intestate Estates' Returns for the past Half-year are published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th July, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

RERURN of BALANCES of ESTATES deposited in the Colonial Treasury by the Official Administrator from the 1st day of January to the 30th day of June, 1864.

DATE OF ADMINISTRA-|

TION.

AMOUNT.

DATE OF DEPOSIT.

NAME.

DATE OF DEATH.

George Rogers, Joseph Scott,

1863. 23rd May 17th

1863. 6th July 5th June

$365.10 149.54

REMARKS.

1864.

29th March Left in Colonial Treasury as Residue. 14th June

Do.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar-Official Administrator.

NAME OF INTESTATE.

DATE OF GRANT.

RETURN of ESTATES of INTESTATES for the Half-year ending 30th June, 1864.

AMOUNT RECEIVED

ON ACCOUNT OF THE ESTATE.

DEDUCTIONS FOR DISBURSEMENTS.

BALANCE ON CLOSING ACCOUNT.

DISPOSAL of Balance.

TOTAL BALANCE.

　　　　Clemence de Batines,. Thomas Anderson,

13th January, 1864, $147.47 $141.91

8th January, 1864,

170.52||

James Trubshaw,

4th Dec., 1863,

678.62

$5.56 Remaining in the Registry, 73.57 96.95] Do.

do., Deposited in Colonial Treasury, 142.46 536.16

Remaining in the Registry,

$5.56 96.95

$ 500.00 36.16

536.16

Massajee Dawodjee Setty,

11th March, 1864,1,276.86

Deposited in Colonial Treasury, 92.21 1,054.65 Remaining in the Registry,

.$1,005.00 49.65

John Hume,

15th March, 1864,

108.69

Philip de Liagre,

Joseph Green,.

George Rogers,

Samuel Matthias Waggner,

8th January, 1864, 8th January, 1864, 6th July, 1863, 12th April, 1864,

110.00

14.55 13.42 a 767.88 767.88

595.33 126.18 469.15

8.03 100.66 Remaining in the Registry, 20.17 89.83

1,054.65 100.68

Do.

do.,

89.83

1.13

Do.

do.,

1.13

Deposited in Colonial Treasury, Remaining in the Registry,

.$ 400.00 69.15

Edward Lloyd Chapman, John Thompson,.......

30th April, 1864, 30th April, 1864,

102.43

553.92

5.12

33.44

97.31

520.48

Remaining in the Registry,

Deposited in Colonial Treasury, Remaining in the Registry,

469.15 97.31

450.00 70.43

520.48

Harold Joshua Guest Tomlin,

James Boyle,

25th January, 1864, 25th January, 1864,|

50.85

204.34

6.42

23.87

44.43 Remaining in the Registry,

Deposited in Colonial Treasury, 180.47

Remaining in the Registry,

44.43

$ 175.00

5.47

180.47

George McLaren,

20th April, 1864, .

336.11

Lazarus,

Joseph Scott,

Joradeen,......

7th January, 1864, 5th June, 1863, b 209.18] 11th June, 1864,

139.76

2.30

17.12 ?18.99 Deposited in Colonial Treasury,.

Remaining in the Registry,

2.30 Remaining in the Registry,

$275.00 43.99

318.99 2.30

...

209.18

8.48 131.28

Deposited in Colonial Treasury,. Remaining in the Registry,

..$100.00 31.28

131.28

Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

a This amount was drawn from the Colonial Treasury-a sum of ?365.10 the Widow's share of Residue was left in the Treasury by direction of the Court.

b $108.20 of this amount was received from the Colonial Treasury, part of deposit; the balance of $149.54 being the Son's share of Residue remains in the Treasury under the sanction of the Court.

W. H. ALEXANDER, Official Administrator.

250

No. 115.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JULY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　Notice is hereby given that on and after the 1st Proximo no Stone Quarries on Crown Land either in Hongkong or Kowloon may be worked without a License from the Surveyor General. Licenses will be granted on application between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th July, 1864.

No. 116.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　It is hereby notified that His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to appoint FREDERICK STEWART, Esquire, Head Master of the Central School, to be a Member of the Board of Education.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th July, 1864.

No. 107.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th June, 1864.

No. 106.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Notice is hereby given that a Sale, of Land at Kowloon by Public Auction will be held on the ground to be sold commencing on Monday the 25th of July at 4 o'clock, and following days at the same hour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th June, 1864.

SCHEDULE of LOTS of LAND at KOWLOON to be sold by Public Auction on Monday the 25th July 1864, and following days.

Boundary measurements.

Order of

Sale.

Locality.

Contents in

N. |

Marine 1 South of Naval Coal Shed,

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

E. W. Square feet.

feet. feet. feet. feet. 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100 30,000 300 300 100 300 300 100

Annual Rent.

REMARKS.

30,000 30,000

528.92

100

30,000

528.92

100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Special Clause in

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

.....

Lease with regard to

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

height of buildings

Do.

do.,

Do.

do.,

300 300 300 100 100

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

refers to these Lots

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

only.

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100

100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100

100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 165 165

49,500

893.38

}}

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JULY, 1864.

251

SCHEDULE of LOTS of LAND at KOWLOON to be sold by Public Auction on Monday the 25th July 1864, and following days.

Boundary measurements.

Order of Sale.

Locality.

E. W.

Contents in square feet.

Annual Rent.

REMARKS.

Marine 17

South of Cantonment,

Do.

do.,

feet. feet. feet. feet. 300 300 100 100 300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300

100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

100 100

30,000

528.92

Do,

do.,

300 300

100

30,000

528.92

Inland 23

East of old

Battery,.

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

132.23

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

132.23

Villa Lot East of M. Lots 9, 10, 11,.

226

170 315

322

62,370

1,099.63

Do.

do.

6, 7, 8,

280

226 315 322

79,695

1.405.09

Villa Lots,

200

200 315 315

63,000

971.96

These Lots will be

Do.,

200

200 315 315

63,000

971.96

sold last.

37 38

Do.,

200

200 315 315

63,000

971.96

Do..

200

200 315 315

63,000

971.96

Immediately South of Cantonment,

150 150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115.70

South of Cantonment,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150 150

7,500

115,70

Do.

do,

150

7,500

115.70

Do.

do.,

150

7,500

115,70

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150

7,500

115.70

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do.,

150

7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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7,500

115,70

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150

7,500

115.70

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7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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do.,

150

7,500

115.70

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do.,

150 150

7,500

115,70

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150

7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

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150

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115 70

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150

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115.70

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7.500

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7,500

115.70

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7,500

115.70

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150

7,500

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7,500

115.70

W. WILSON, Acting Surveyor General.

Surveyor General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 22nd June, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

　　　　　It is hereby notified for general information that under arrangements entered into by the Post Offices of Great Britain and France, the Agents of the French Post Office on board the Packets of the Messageries Imperiales have been instructed not to receive on board the Packets, in Hongkong, in future, any correspondence other than that contained in the Mails delivered to them from this Department. No correspondence can therefore go forward by these Vessels which is not posted at or before half past 10 o'clock A.M. on the day of their departure.

General Post Office. Hongkong, 8th July, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL,

Postmaster General.

DATE.

252

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JULY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

July 2,

29.70

29.74

29.82

29.85

29.89

"">

29.90

29.89

29.87

29.86

29.84

29.82

29 82

29.81

29.78

29.80

29.78

29.74

29.78

29.76

6 A.M.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn.

Min. Max.

1864.

July

2 28.00 28.04 28.08 28.05 28.05 72.00 75.00 75.00 72.00 75.00 75.00 71.30 78.00 SSW

3 28.13 28.15 28.19 28.16 28.16 74.00 75.30 76.00 74.00 75.30 76.00 71.30 78.00 SbW

6 SbW

5 SbW

8 SbW

Passing for; and squalls throughout.

7 SbW

Dense fog; at 1 P.M. clear; at 4 P.M. passing fog.

4 28.22 28.24 28.23 28.22 28.1975.0075.00 75.00 74.30 74.00 74.00 70.30 77.50 S

1 SbE

1 SE

Passing fog; at noon clear; latter part passing fog.

5 28.18 28.22 28.20 28.17 28.15 74.30 77.30 74.00 74.00 76.30 74.00 73.00 72.30 S?E 6 28.16 28.17 28.17 28.17 28.1874.30 77.30 76.30 74.00 76.30 74.3072.30 78.30 S?E

1 SbE

Clear and pleasant weather throughout.

1 SbE

Dense fog; at 9 A.M. clear; at noon passing fog;

latter part clear weather.

7 28.13 28.14 28.14 28.14 28.0975.00 75.00 75.00 74 30 75.00 74.00 73.00 77.00 SLE

2 SbE

1 SbE

Passing fog; at 7 A.M. clear; latter part clear

weather.

8 28.12 28.15 28.14 28.13 28.0974.30 79.39,77.00.74.30 70.30 76.00 72.30 80.30 SbE

2 SbE

1 SbE

Clear and pleasant weather throughout.

Letters. Papers.

Cunningham, 2

Gay, H.

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Carroll, J. A. 1

Abraham, C. 1 1

Cameron, C.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JULY, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

253

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 8th July, 1864.

Anstrucher, H. 1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Pape.

Spooner, F. C. 1 Shrive, E.

Letters. Papers.

Kopp, C. O.

Kramer, H. M. 1

Morrison, Moore, J. P.

Andrew, W. D. 1

Cooney, P.,

Hay, Capt. Hamilton,

3 W.1

Kilian, H.

Sidney,

Kennedy, S. C. 1

Owen, W.

Apcar, G.

Crook, H.

Higgins, H.

Shields, Capt. 1

Auffond

Carmichael, R. 1

Ogle, A.

Stevens, T. B. 1

Harris, H.

Austin, H.

Clarke, J. B. 1

Lujan, M.

Stafford, W. A. 1

Hopson, E.

Larkin, M.,

Porter, T.

Hansard, Miss 1

La Farm, Capt.

Palmer, J.

Tucker, S. A. 1

Brightman

Capt.

Dalrymple, T. 2

Hardy, P.

Lean, Capt.

Perey, L.

Busser, E.

Dapr?,

Henriques, L. T. 1

Thompson,

Lacey, R. de

Pautten, H.

Twiss, J. B.

Hickman, J. 5

Barrett, Capt. Bloomington,

Boardman, W.

Dashwood, F.

Lalor, W.

Potter, Mrs.

Douse, R.

Hannay, W. C. 2

Terlet, C. G.

Pryke, C.

Dailliard, M.

Hill, G.

Martin, S.

Phillimore, J. 1

Wilson,

Halmer, H.

Dickinson & Co. 1

McGregor, D. 2

White. A.

Brown,

Brissonnet, F.

Davis, J.

Huxley, T.

McDonaga, W. 1

Robinson, Capt. 4

Hanbury, H.

Mackie, J.

Ramsdell, O.

-Birch, J. B.

Marley, A. J.

Robinson, James 1

Williamson, Cap.2 5

Watson, J. 1

Wolff, N.

Baird, R.

Farnam

Bruneau, M.

Fenwick,

Joll, J.

Meynard, H.

Robertson, P. 1

Wait, J.

Bennett, R.

Figueirech,

Jarvis, F.

Misseed, L.

Reimer, C.

Bernard, A. 1 Bosse, C.

Johnston, W. 1

Medevie, R.

Rowland, G.

Xavier,

Mould, F. G.

Rockliff, W.

Greig Mrs. Grant, J.

Mitchell, R.

Klippel, K.

Zara Lady

McDonnell, P. 1

Smith

Carter,

1 1

Garratt, R.

Kelland, R.

Maitland, T.

Southey, A. J. 1

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 8th July, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Anglo Saxon

Conflict

Alpaca

Champion

Anita

Catharine

August

Continent

Empress East Indian Edward Euphrates

Iona

Mount St.

Indianan

Elphinstone

Sky Lark

Silome

Marion

Salacia

Alma

Caduceus

Edith

Ann Reddin

Confiance

Elise

Annie

Cosmao

Ellen

Auld Rukie

Cutwater

Eagle

62191

Johanna

Southern Belle 6

Josephine

Norwood

Shurra

Jessie Stone

Namnesis

Sarah Newman 1

Jack Frost

Newhampshire 2

Star King

John Stanton

Niagra

Speedwell

Alberta

C. of Yarborough 3

Jeanie

Argonaut

C. S. Lemon

Fairy

Jeddo

Onward

Allicia Annie

Canaan

Fitz James

John Duncan

?rne

Typhoon Thalaba

Amelion

Caprera

Faiz Allum

Portland

Thetis

Addeline

Chanticleer

Frederick

Khusrovie

Paul

Aboyne

Chatham

Kate Howe

Archer

Cyclone

Gazelle

Kalahome

Parahyba

Pilaron

Ajax

Carisbrook 9

Armin

Canute

111

Gitana

Kirkconnell

Philotax

Geo. Ruxton

Palawan

22114

Tyburnia

Trafalgar

Thomas Bell

T. Fletcher

Tud. Dalphoosiel

Contest

Gaston

Laure

Tricolor

Bloomer

Celestial

George Ne

Prince Alfred

Lloyd Raynor 1

Thames

Bow & Urgent 1

Gauntlet

Lord Raglan

Queen of the

Bertha

Dictator

Langdale

Ocean

}

W. Continent

Bassorah Mer-

Day Break

Henrietta

chant

Dolphin

Harkaway

Mencius

Belvidere

Denia

Harren

Mary Frazier

Royal Alfred Robert and

Winchester

War Hawk

Berdinkha

Delmina

Henry Melvile 1

Alexander

Mary

}

White Eagle

Wm. Fansworth 2

　　　Bahia Bencleuch Beatrice

Daring

Harperville

Desulabry Diadem

Hadassah

Madras Marie

Beaver

Denmark

Independence 6

Manderina Milton

Spy Sebastapol Sonora

Water Lilly

West Derby

Sehah Jehan 1

Young Greek

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's

Ships of War, 8th July, 1864.

Cockchafer

Letters. Papers.

Haughty

Melville

Letters. Papers.

P. Charlotte

Letters. Papers.

1 Severn

Vulcan

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers.

Dr. H. P. Lawrence

Dr. Smith, R. A.

3 1

A. R. Smith, R. A.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 8th July, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps

Cookesly, Major

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt. Lieut. C. M Lewis Lieut. Wood

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Sergt. Wm. Cook,

Capt. Carey R. A.

Capt. Johnson R. A.

Falwaper, F., Asst. Surgeon, 1

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Taylor, Captain

Dennis Gannon

Hutchinson, W. L. R. A.

Pivate Martin Bergin

W.Winckelmann, Band Master. I

254

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH JULY, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late MERWANJEE

N°

　　　　　EDULJEE BISNEE. OTICE.-All persons having claims against this Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned, accompanied by proper proofs of debt, on or before the Fifteenth day of August next.

JAMSETJEE RUTTUNJEE,

Administrator.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

be responsible for any consequence or prejudice which may ensue from an incorrect declaration. For particulars respecting Freight and Passage, apply at the Company's Office, Queen's Road.

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 29th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE undermentioned Banks hereby notify that

NOTICE.

R. JAMES HANSON WRIGHT and Mr. WILLIAM STRACHAN MCLEAN are this day admitted partners in our Firm in China.

DOW & Co.

Shanghae, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

N consequence of the death of our Mr. JAMES

ur sigred has been dissolved.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship “MALTA, Captain BIRD, with Her Ma- jesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Tuesday, the 12th July, 1864, at 2 P.M.

　　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 10th, SPECIE until Noon on the 11th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 10th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAK & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages

are required.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 30th June, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,

MARSEILLES.

ALSO,

any transactions in connection with their busi- ness if concluded otherwise than through their legal representative Officers.

And the public are hereby notified that con- tracts or other business entered into by their Chinese employees, unless duly authorized as above, will not be binding on said Banks.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

For the Oriental Bank Corporation,

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

For the Agra & United Service Bank Limited,

HENRY NOBLE, Manager, Hongkong Branch.

For the Chd. Bank of India, Australia & China,

W. KAYE,

Acting Manager, Hongkong.

For the Central Bank of Western India,

W. M. DAVIDSON, Manager in Hongkong.

For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,

V. KRESSER, Acting Manager.

For the Bank of Hindustan, China & Japan Limited,

EDWARD MELLISH,

Manager.

ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION. having come to the knowledge of the Officers of the Corporation in China that the $25 notes of the Bank have been imitated, and that several of these forged notes have got into circu- lation: It has been resolved to cancel the present issue of $25 notes and issue new ones of a different design. In accordance with this resolution all persons are cautioned against taking any of the $25 notes of the Bank, and all holders of such notes are requested to present them at the Bank's Office in Hongkong where they will receive dol- lars for them.

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

NOTICE.

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. MR. HANS PETER HANSSEN is this day

N Saturday, the 23rd July, at Noon, the Company's Steam-ship "ER Y MANTHE," Commandant BOILEVE, H. I. M. N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection :-

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste:

At Messina. with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.

　　　　　Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

FLETCHER in our Firm, ceased on the 30th HE interest and responsibility of Mr. DUNCAN

June, 1864.

Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.

Our Firm now consists of Mr. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE,

China, 1st July,

1864.

FLETCHER & Co.

NOTICE.

HAVE established myself at this port as Public

Tea Inspector and Commission Agent.

WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR. Foochow, 15th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

The business is being, and will in future be carried on by Mr. M. C. DO ROZARIO, who will settle all outstanding Accounts.

STEPHENSON & Co.

Hongkong, 27th June, 1864.

ITH reference to the foregoing advertise-

ment, the business hitherto carried on by. STEPHENSON & Co., will from this date be carried on by the undersigned under the name and style of ROZARIO & Co.

M. C. Do ROZARIO.

Hongkong, 27th June, 1864.

OUR

NOTICE.

UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

time.

The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co.

Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JoHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitte a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co.

Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE and resp cinnity in our Firm,

HE interest and responsibility of the late Mr.

ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to he addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of the late Mr.

Cargo will be received on board un'il 4 P.M., THE authority of MR. WILLIAM BALFOUR JAMES STEPHENSON in Our Firm, ceaser

on the 21st of July; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. of the 22nd.

KINNEAR to sign our firm per procuration ceases this day.

MR. STEWART DOUGLAS takes charge of our business at Foochow, and is authorised to sign our firm per procuration at that port.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 15th June, 1864.

on the 8th April last.

STEPHENSON & Co. Hongkong, 10th June, 1864.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government. OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

VET

QUI MAL

MON

DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 29.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 16TH JULY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 117.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Some misapprehension appearing to exist as to the time and mode of paying the Assessed Rates, it is hereby notified that these Rates are payable in advance at the commencement of each Quarter, except the Water Rate which is due at the commencement of each Half-year.

Failing such payment it becomes necessary to apply to the Summary Jurisdiction Court, and not only is extra work thus thrown upon the Colonial Treasury, but trouble and expense upon the Rate payers themselves.

By prompt payment under terms of the Ordinances, the Fees of Court may be saved to the Rate

payers.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th July, 1864.

No. 106.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given that a Sale of Land at Kowloon by Public Auction will be held on the ground to be sold commencing on Monday the 25th of July at 4 o'clock, and following days at the same hour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th June, 1864.

SCHEDULE of LOTS of LAND at KOWLOON to be sold by Public Auction on Monday the 25th July 1864, and following days.

Boundary measurements.

Order of

Sale.

Locality.

S. E.

Contents in square feet.

Annual Rent.

REMARKS.

feet. feet. feet. feet.

Marine 1 South of Naval Coal Shed,.

300 300

100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300

100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100

100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Special Clause in

Do.

do..

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Lease with regard to

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

height of buildings

refers to these Lots

Do.

do.,

300 300

100 100 30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

only.

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300 300 100 100

30,000

528.92

Do.

do.,

300

300 165 165

49,500

893.38

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH JULY, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

257

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

July

29.78

29.82

29.80

10,

29.80

29.75

11,

29.77

29.83

29.70

12,

29.66

29.60

29.59

13,

29.60

29.58

29.55

14,

29.58

29.62

29.60

15,

29.70

29.73

29.70

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

Noon.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

3 P.M.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

NOON

6 P.M.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

1864.

July

9 28.11 28.16 28.16 28.15 28.1376.00 80.00 78.00 74.30 78.00 76.3074.00 82.00 S

10 28.13 28.15 28.15 28.10|28.08|76.00 79.30 76.30 75.00 77.30 75.00 74.00 71.30 SE

1 S

2 EbS

1 S

1 EbS

28.08 28.10 28.06 28.01 28.00 74.30 79.30 76.30 73.30 77.30 75.00 73.30 81.00 SbW 27.98 27.98 27.98 27.90 27.90 77.30 77.00 78.00 76.00 75.00 77.00 73.00 83.00 SbW

2 SbW

27.89 27.89 27.90 27.83 27.83 76.00 79.00 77.0075.00 77.30 76.00 75.30 83.00 SW

4 WbS

27.92 27.93 27.97 27.95 27.95 77.00 80.00 78.00 76.00 78.30 76.30 75.00 79.30 SSW

1 SWbW

15 28.02 28.07 28.05 27.99 27.95 77.30 76.30 75.00 76.00 75.30 75.00 75.00 82.30 ESE

4 E

2 SSE

8 E

Commences clear weather; at 9 A.M., passing fog; at 9.50 A.M., clear and pleasant weather; latter part, do, do.

Passing fog; at 6 A.M. clear and pleasant weather

throughout.

Commences clear; at 6 A.M passing fog; at 7 A.M.

clear; latter part do.

Passing fog; at 7.20 A.M. clear; latter part do.

Passing fog; at 6 A.M. dense fog; at 9.15 A.M. clear;

at 6 P.M. passing fog; latter part do.

Dense fog; at 9.30 A.M. clear; latter part do.

Commences clear; at 6 A.M. passing fog; at 2 P.M.

thick fog and heavy rain; at 5 P.M. heavy squalls, rain and distant thunder; latter part terrific squalls and rain.

258

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH JULY, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Letters. Papers.

Anstrucher. H. 1

Cunningham, 1

Gay,

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Carroll, J. A. 1

Abraham, C.

Cameron, C.

Hay, Capt.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 15th July, 1864.

Letters. Papers,

Lets. Paps.

Shrive, E. 1 Sidney,

Kilian, H. Kennedy, S. C. 1

Letters. Papers.

Moore, J. P.

Owen, W.

Andrew, W. D. 1

Shields, Capt. 1

Cooney, P.,

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Apear, G.

Lujan, M.

Ogle, A.

Stevens, T. B. 1

Crook, H.

Higgins, H.

Larkin, M.,

Stafford, W. A. 1

Auffond

Carmichael, R. 1

Harris, H.

Austin, H.

La Farm, Capt. 1

Porter, T.

Tucker, S. A. 1

Hopson, E.

Lean, Capt.

Palmer, J.

Brightman

Dalrymple, T. 2

Thompson,

Hansard, Miss 1

Lacey, R. de

Perey, L.

Twiss, J. B.

Capt.

Dapr?,

Hardy, P.

Lalor, W.

Pautten, H.

Terlet, C. G.

Busser, E.

Dashwood, E.

Henriques, L. T. 1

Potter, Mrs.

Barrett, Capt.

Douse, R.

Hickman, J.

Martin, S.

Pryke, C.

Wilson,

Bloomington,

Dailliard, M.

Huxley, T.

McGregor, D. 2

Phillimore, J. 1

White, A.

Boardman, W. 1

Dickinson & Co. 1

Hanbury, H.

McDonaga, W. 1

Brown,

Davis, J.

Williamson,Cap.2

Mackie, J.

Robinson, Capt. 4

Brissonnet, F.

Joll, J.

Marley, A. J.

Ramsdell, O.

Watson, J. Wolff, N.

Birch, J. B

Farnam

Jarvis, F.

Meynard, H.

Robinson, James 1

Watt, J.

Faird, R.

Fenwick,

Johnston, W.

Misseed, L.

Robertson, P.

Bruneau, M.

Figueirechi,

Medevie, R.

Reimer, C.

Xavier,

Bennett, R.

Klippel, K.

Mould, F. G.

Bosse, C.

Greig Mrs. Grant, J.

Kelland, R.

McDonnell, P. 1

Smith

Zara Lady

Kopp, C. O.

Carter,

1 1

Garratt, R.

Kramer, H. M.

Maitland, T. Morrison,

Southey, A. J. 1

Spooner, F. C. 1

Letters. Papers.

Anglo Saxon

Beaver

Alpaca

Empress East Indian

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 15th July, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Sky Lark

Letters. Papers.

Iona

Indiaman

Anita

Confict

Edward

Mount St.

Elphinstone Marion

August

Champion 1.

Edith

Johanna

Alma

Catharine

Elise

Josephine

Norwood

Ann Reddin

Continent

Ellen

Jessic Stone

Namesis

Annie

Caduceus

Eagle

Jack Frost

Newhampshire 2

Auld Rukie

Confiance

John Stanton

Niagra

10 12-d

Alberta

Cosmao

Fairy

Jeanie

Argonaut

Cutwater

Fitz James

Jeddo

Orne

Allicia Annie

C. of Yarborough 3

Faiz Allum

John Duncan

Portland

Addeline

C. S. Lemon

Frederick

John Brightmanl

Aboyne

Canaan

Archer

Caprera

Gazelle

Khusrovie

Paul Parahyba

Ajax

Chanticleer

Pilaron

2 2211

Star King Speedwell

Typhoon Thalaba Thetis

Tyburnia

Lets. Paps.

Silome

Salacia

Southern Belle 6

Shurra

Sarah Newman 1

213

Trafalgar

Gitana

Kate Howe

Thomas Bell

Arinin

Philotax

Chatham

Geo. Ruxton

Kalahome

T. Fletcher

Palawan

Athlet

Cyclone

Gaston

Kirkconnell

Carisbrook

George Ne

Prince Alfred

Tud. Dalphoosiel

Tricolor

Bloomer

Contest

Gauntlet

Laure

Queen of the

Bow & Urgent 1

Celestial

Lloyd Raynor 1

Ocean

}

Thames

Bertha

Ilenrietta

Lord Macaulay 1

Vernon

Bassorah Mer-}

Day Break

Dolphin

Harkaway 9 Harren

Royal Alfred

Winchester

Mary Frazier

Robert and

War Hawk

Belvidere

Delmina

Alexander

Berdinkha 1 Balia Bencleuch

Daring

Desulabry 2 Diadem

Harperville 1 Hadassah Havelock

Mary

Wm. Fansworth 2

Madras

Spy

Water Lilly

Beatrice

Denmark

Independence 6

Marie Manderina Milton

Sebastapol

West Derby

Sonora

Sehah Jehan 1

Young Greek

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 15th July, 1864.

Cockchafer

Letters, Papers.

Melville

Letters. Papers.

P. Charlotte

Letters. Papers.

10 1 Severn

Vulcan

Lets. Paps.

}

Letters. Papers.

Dr. H. P. Lawrence

Dr. Smith, R. A.

4 1

A. R. Smith, R. A.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 15th July, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Cookesly, Major

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt. Lieut. C. M. Lewis Lieut. Wood

Capt. Carey R. A.

Capt. Johnson R. A.

Falwaper, F., Asst. Surgeon, 1

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Sergt. Wm. Cook,

Taylor, Captain

Dennis Gannon

Hutchinson, W. L. R. A.

Pivate Martin Bergin

THE

NOTICE.

THE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the Su- preme Court, will be held on Monday, the Eighteenth day of July, A.D. 1864, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

In re FREDERICK WILLIAM ZELUTI, late

Usher of the Police Court, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given to the next of kin

and all other persons, to produce any Will or Codicil of the above named deceased, that may be in their possession, before the Court of Pro- bate, on Friday, the Twenty-second day of July, A.D. 1864; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which, Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court shall think fit.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

HONGKONG.

Between

(LERYING CHOONG, LEE CHUIN and LEE ACHEE, trading under the style or firm of Ty Loong, Plaintiff's,

and

'NG TUCK HUNG, CHEONG TAI and GEORGE G. COUSENS, Defendants.

WHEREAS an action has been commenced in

this Court at the suit of the above named Lee Ying Choong, Lee Chuin and Lee Achee against the above named 'Ng Tuck Hung, Cheong Tai and George G. Cousens, to recover Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-six Dol- lars for money alleged to be due by the Defendants to the Plaintiffs for goods sold and delivered by the Plaintiffs to the Defendants and for money received by the Defendants for the use of the Plaintiffs and for raoney found to be due from the Defendants to the Plaintiffs ou accounts stated

W.Winckelmann, Band Master, 1

between them. And it being alleged that the said 'Ng Tuck Hung and Cheong Tai do not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the First day of August next wherein Adolph Bourjau and Arthur Booth of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, partners in the Mercantile House of Messieurs Bourjau Hu- bener & Co., and J. L. Pereira also of Victoria, Merchants Clerk are Garnishees.

Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said 'Ng Tuck Hung and Cheong Tai or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordi- nance of this Island intituled "An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony," the said Attachment may be dissolved.

Dated this 16th day of July, A.D. 1864.

HENRY KINGSMIL

Plaintiff's Atten

258

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH JULY, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Letters. Papers.

Anstrucher. H. 1

Cunningham, 1

Gay,

Arrakiel, C. J. 1

Carroll, J. A. 1

Abraham, C.

Cameron, C.

Hay, Capt.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 15th July, 1864.

Letters. Papers,

Lets. Paps.

Shrive, E. 1 Sidney,

Kilian, H. Kennedy, S. C. 1

Letters. Papers.

Moore, J. P.

Owen, W.

Andrew, W. D. 1

Shields, Capt. 1

Cooney, P.,

Hamilton, J. W. 1

Apear, G.

Lujan, M.

Ogle, A.

Stevens, T. B. 1

Crook, H.

Higgins, H.

Larkin, M.,

Stafford, W. A. 1

Auffond

Carmichael, R. 1

Harris, H.

Austin, H.

La Farm, Capt. 1

Porter, T.

Tucker, S. A. 1

Hopson, E.

Lean, Capt.

Palmer, J.

Brightman

Dalrymple, T. 2

Thompson,

Hansard, Miss 1

Lacey, R. de

Perey, L.

Twiss, J. B.

Capt.

Dapr?,

Hardy, P.

Lalor, W.

Pautten, H.

Terlet, C. G.

Busser, E.

Dashwood, E.

Henriques, L. T. 1

Potter, Mrs.

Barrett, Capt.

Douse, R.

Hickman, J.

Martin, S.

Pryke, C.

Wilson,

Bloomington,

Dailliard, M.

Huxley, T.

McGregor, D. 2

Phillimore, J. 1

White, A.

Boardman, W. 1

Dickinson & Co. 1

Hanbury, H.

McDonaga, W. 1

Brown,

Davis, J.

Williamson,Cap.2

Mackie, J.

Robinson, Capt. 4

Brissonnet, F.

Joll, J.

Marley, A. J.

Ramsdell, O.

Watson, J. Wolff, N.

Birch, J. B

Farnam

Jarvis, F.

Meynard, H.

Robinson, James 1

Watt, J.

Faird, R.

Fenwick,

Johnston, W.

Misseed, L.

Robertson, P.

Bruneau, M.

Figueirechi,

Medevie, R.

Reimer, C.

Xavier,

Bennett, R.

Klippel, K.

Mould, F. G.

Bosse, C.

Greig Mrs. Grant, J.

Kelland, R.

McDonnell, P. 1

Smith

Zara Lady

Kopp, C. O.

Carter,

1 1

Garratt, R.

Kramer, H. M.

Maitland, T. Morrison,

Southey, A. J. 1

Spooner, F. C. 1

Letters. Papers.

Anglo Saxon

Beaver

Alpaca

Empress East Indian

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 15th July, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Sky Lark

Letters. Papers.

Iona

Indiaman

Anita

Confict

Edward

Mount St.

Elphinstone Marion

August

Champion 1.

Edith

Johanna

Alma

Catharine

Elise

Josephine

Norwood

Ann Reddin

Continent

Ellen

Jessic Stone

Namesis

Annie

Caduceus

Eagle

Jack Frost

Newhampshire 2

Auld Rukie

Confiance

John Stanton

Niagra

10 12-d

Alberta

Cosmao

Fairy

Jeanie

Argonaut

Cutwater

Fitz James

Jeddo

Orne

Allicia Annie

C. of Yarborough 3

Faiz Allum

John Duncan

Portland

Addeline

C. S. Lemon

Frederick

John Brightmanl

Aboyne

Canaan

Archer

Caprera

Gazelle

Khusrovie

Paul Parahyba

Ajax

Chanticleer

Pilaron

2 2211

Star King Speedwell

Typhoon Thalaba Thetis

Tyburnia

Lets. Paps.

Silome

Salacia

Southern Belle 6

Shurra

Sarah Newman 1

213

Trafalgar

Gitana

Kate Howe

Thomas Bell

Arinin

Philotax

Chatham

Geo. Ruxton

Kalahome

T. Fletcher

Palawan

Athlet

Cyclone

Gaston

Kirkconnell

Carisbrook

George Ne

Prince Alfred

Tud. Dalphoosiel

Tricolor

Bloomer

Contest

Gauntlet

Laure

Queen of the

Bow & Urgent 1

Celestial

Lloyd Raynor 1

Ocean

}

Thames

Bertha

Ilenrietta

Lord Macaulay 1

Vernon

Bassorah Mer-}

Day Break

Dolphin

Harkaway 9 Harren

Royal Alfred

Winchester

Mary Frazier

Robert and

War Hawk

Belvidere

Delmina

Alexander

Berdinkha 1 Balia Bencleuch

Daring

Desulabry 2 Diadem

Harperville 1 Hadassah Havelock

Mary

Wm. Fansworth 2

Madras

Spy

Water Lilly

Beatrice

Denmark

Independence 6

Marie Manderina Milton

Sebastapol

West Derby

Sonora

Sehah Jehan 1

Young Greek

List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 15th July, 1864.

Cockchafer

Letters, Papers.

Melville

Letters. Papers.

P. Charlotte

Letters. Papers.

10 1 Severn

Vulcan

Lets. Paps.

}

Letters. Papers.

Dr. H. P. Lawrence

Dr. Smith, R. A.

4 1

A. R. Smith, R. A.

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 15th July, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Cookesly, Major

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt. Lieut. C. M. Lewis Lieut. Wood

Capt. Carey R. A.

Capt. Johnson R. A.

Falwaper, F., Asst. Surgeon, 1

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Sergt. Wm. Cook,

Taylor, Captain

Dennis Gannon

Hutchinson, W. L. R. A.

Pivate Martin Bergin

THE

NOTICE.

THE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the Su- preme Court, will be held on Monday, the Eighteenth day of July, A.D. 1864, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

In re FREDERICK WILLIAM ZELUTI, late

Usher of the Police Court, deceased.

NOTICE is hereby given to the next of kin

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

HONGKONG.

Between

(LERYING CHOONG, LEE CHUIN and LEE ACHEE, trading under the style or firm of Ty Loong, Plaintiff's,

and

'NG TUCK HUNG, CHEONG TAI and GEORGE G. COUSENS, Defendants.

WHEREAS an action has been commenced in

W.Winckelmann, Band Master, 1

Dated this 16th day of July, A.D. 1864.

HENRY KINGSMIL

Plaintiff's Atten

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH JULY, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late MERWANJEE

EDULJEE BISNEE.

?OTICE.-All persons having claims against this Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned, accompanied by proper proofs of debt, on or before the Fifteenth day of August next.

JAMSETJEE RUTTUNJEE,

Administrator.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

THE

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship CARNATIC, Capt. G. A. GRANGER, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 29th July, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 27th, SPECIE until Noon on the 28th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 27th.

　　For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages

ure required.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 13th July, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 21st of July; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 22nd.

Hongkong, 29th June, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

THE undermentioned Banks hereby notify that they do not hold themselves responsible for any transactions in counection with their busi- ness if concluded otherwise than through their legal representative Officers.

And the public are hereby notified that con- tracts or other business entered into by their Chinese employees, unless duly authorized as above, will not be binding on said Banks.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

For the Oriental Bank Corporation,

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

For the Agra & United Service Bank Limited,

HENRY NOBLE,

Manager, Hongkong Branch.

For the Chd. Bank of India, Australia & China,

W. KAYE,

Acting Manager, Hongkong.

For the Central Bank of Western India,

W. M. DAVIDSON, Manager in Hongkong.

For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,

V. KRESSER, Acting Manager.

For the Bank of Hindustan, China & Japan Limited,

EDWARD MELLISH,

Manager.

NOTICE.

R. HANS PETER HANSSEN is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

DENT & Co.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. DUNCAN

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, | June, 1864.

ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA,

MARSEILLES.

ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

N Saturday, the 23rd July, at Noon, the

O FRYMANTHE

Commandant BOILEVE, H.I.M. N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:—

　　At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste :

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.

　　　　Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

ceased on

Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.

Our Firm now consists of Mr. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr.

NOTICE.

259

R. JAMES HANSON WRIGHT and Mr.

day admitted partners in our Firm in China.

Shanghae, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

DOW & Co.

IN consequence of the death of our Mr. JAMES

STEPHENSON, signed has been dissolved.

the Partnership of the under-

The business is being, and will in future be carried on by Mr. M. C. DO ROZARIO, who will settle all outstanding Accounts.

STEPHENSON & Co.

Hongkong, 27th June, 1864.

WITH

ITH reference to the foregoing advertise- ment, the business hitherto carried on by STEPHENSON & Co., will from this date be carried on by the undersigned under the name and style of ROZARIO & Co.

M. C. DO ROZARIO. Hongkong, 27th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

time.

OUR

The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

Tinterest and respon PARBRIDGE, HOL-

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JoHN

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, TWILLIAM HENRY GREEN in our Firm,

and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE.

FLETCHER & Co.

China, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE authority of MR. WILLIAM BALFOUR

TKINNEAR to sign our firm per procuration

ceases this day.

MR. STEWART DOUGLAS takes charge of our business at Foochow, and is authorised to sign our firm per procuration at that port.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 15th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

HAVE established myself at this port as Public

Tea Inspector and Commission Agent.

WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR. Foochow, 15th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in

WE Hongkong Office Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

interest and responsibility of the late Mr. ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864,

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

R. EDMUND HENRI LAYERS is this day

admitted a Partner in cur Firm.

GILMAN & Co.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

QUI MAL

MON

OROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 23RD JULY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 30.

No. 118.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

PROCLAMATION.

By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander- in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

No. 2 of 1864, entitled-“An Ordinance for establishing a Mint in the Colony of Hongkong: Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 22nd Day of July, 1864.

No. 119.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

His Excellency the Governor is pleased to make the following Promotions and Appointments in

the Hongkong Volunteers.

Commandant FREDERIC BRINE, to be Lieutenant Colonel Commandant.

ATWELL COXON, Esq., Private Hongkong Volunteers, late sub-Officer Singapore Rifle Volunteers,

to be Captain.

Second Lieutenant HENRY COHEN, to be Lieutenant, vice FRASER, resigned.

WILLIAM JAMES HENDERSON, Esq., Serjeant-Major Hongkong Volunteers, late Private 1st City

of London Rifle Volunteer Brigade to be Second Lieutenant, vice COHEN, promoted. Lieutenant KEARNS D. TANNER, Instructor of Musketry H. M. 99th (Lanarkshire) Regiment, to

be Honorary Rifle Instructor.

WILLIAM STANLEY ADAMS, Esq., M.D.C.M., Gunner, Hongkong Volunteers, to be Honorary

Assistant Surgeon.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd July, 1864.

No. 106.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Notice is hereby given that a Sale of Land at Kowloon by Public Auction will be held on the ground to be sold commencing on Monday the 25th of July at 4 o'clock, and following days at the same hour.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th June, 1864.

DATE.

1864.

No. 117.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD JULY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

263

Failing such payment it becomes necessary to apply to the Summary Jurisdiction Court, and no only is extra work thus thrown upon the Colonial Treasury, but trouble and expense upon the Rate payers themselves.

By prompt payment under terms of the Ordinances, the Fees of Court may be saved to the Rate

payers.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th July, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer. Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

July

16,

29.74

29.76

29.71

17,

29.70

29.73

29.70

18,

29.71

29.73

29.72

19,

29.76

29.79

29.75

20,

29.79

29.75

29.70

21,

29.67

29.64

29.63

22,

29.65

29.68

29.70

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 P.M.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

WET BULB.

DRY BULB.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6 A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

Dirn.

NOON

6 P.M.

F. Dirn.

Dirn.

July 16 28.01 28.03 28.03 28.02 28.00 75.00 77.00 76.00 74.00 73.30 75.0073.30 77.00 EbS 17 27.96 28.00 27.97 27.96 27.94 74.30 73.30 73.00 74.00 73.00 72.30 74.30 74.00 EbS 18 28.00 28.02 28.04 28.04 28.00 74.00 74.00 74.00 73.30 73.30 74.00 71.30 77.00 Ebs 19 28.06 28.10 28.10 28.09 28.09 74.00 76.30 75.00 74.00 74.30 74.30 70.30 77.00 Ebs 20 28.06 28.10 28.10 28.06|28.00 74.30 77.30 75.00 74.00 76.00 74.0075.00 78.30 EbS 21 27.95 27.90 27.85 27.87 27.86 73.30 73.30 73.30 73.30 73.30 73.30 70.30 77.00 EbS 22 27.98 28.03 28.02 28.02 27.99 74.00 75.00 74.00 74.00 74.00 74.00 70.00,78.30 SbE

11 E

12 EbS

9 EbS

6 E

12 E

12 ESE

7 EbS

Light passing fog, at 6 A.M. clear, strong gale

with heavy squalls throughout.

At 6 A.M. dense fog, strong gale and heavy rain

with squalls.

Dense fog throughout, heavy rain with squalls.

Dense fog, at 9 A.M. clear weather continued so

all day.

6 E

11 E

6 SbE

4 EbS

12 Ebs

4 EbS

Fog at intervals throughout the day, at 8 P.M. to

midnight heavy squalls and rain.

Dense fog, strong gale; at 8 A.M., clear; at 6 P.M., passing fog; midnight, terrific squalls and rain.

Dense fog throughout, with squalls and rain.

BAROMETER.

STANDARD.

ANEROID.

SELF REGIS- TERING IN

SHADE.

Max. Min.

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH ENDING JUNE, 1864.

THERMOMETER (Fahrenheit.)

HYDROMETER.

DETACHED.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

DRY BULB IN WET BULB IN SHADE. SHADE.

HUMIDITY COMPUTED. COMPLETE SATURATION

DEW POINT

IN SUN. IN WATER.

€1,000.

COMPUTED.

WIND.

VELOCITY IN FEET IN 5

MINUTES.

3 P.M.9 A.M.3 P.M.3 P.M. 9 A. M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M.3 P.M.9 A. M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M.9 A.M. 3 P.M.)

RAIN.

IN INCHES DURING THE│ PREVIOUS 24? HOURS.

9 A.M.

DAY OF WEEK.

STATE OF THE WEATHER.

264

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD JULY, 1864.

9 A.M.

Wed.

29.90 29.85 29.54 29.50 81 Thurs. 29.90 20.88 29.54 29.52

Friday 29.87 29.85 29.52 29.50

Satur. 29.85 29.86 29.50 29.51 80

Sun. 29.83 29.80 29.48 29.45

2272

9998

100

102

Mon. 29.97 29.91 29.51 29.56 85

104

Tues. 29.97 29.91 29.50 29.60 Wed. 29.84 29.90 29.49 29.55 87

BERRESP

0.739 0.793

0.810 0.839 72.09 70.02 72.03 0.839 | 0.829 73.09 73.06

73.09

Fine, but overcast.

9 A.M.

Fine.

3 P.M.

Fine.

Do., but gloomy.

0.739 0.783 70.02 71.09

73 0.749 0.722

70.06 69.05

7.02

0.956 0.926 78.00 77.00 0.926 0.956 77.00 78.00

12.30

Overcast, but fine.

0.24

Fine.

82 105

Thurs. 29.01 29.88 Friday 29.93 | 29.80 Satur. 29.89 | 29.85 Sun. 29.96 29.90 Mon. 29.85 29.88 Tues. 29.86 29.82 29.51 29.47

29.56 29.50

81 100

29.58 29.51 29.54 29.50 29.58 | 29.54

0.956 0.978 78.00 78.07 0.926 1.000 77.00| 79.03 0.926 0.830 77.00 73.06

Do. slightly hazy.

1.20

Do.

Overcast, dull and rain.

Cloudy, overcast and heavy rain.

Do.

Do., but hazy.

Overcast, cloudy and heavy rain.

Cloudy, misty and heavy rain.

Do. and clear.

Do.

Fine.

Do.

79 82

80 104

80 80

0.830 0.916 73.06

76.06

Do. and clear.

79 81

0.802 0.877 72.06

73.03

Do.

do.

29.50 | 29.55

85 109 115

64 86

1.064 1.026 81.01

80.00

Do. slightly hazy.

Do.

do.

85 124 100

0.985 0.973 78.08 78.04

Do.

do.

Wed. 29.91 29.78 29.55 | 29.43 Thurs. 29.92| 29.90| 29.60| 29.55 Friday 29.05 29.90 29.60 29.55

86 119 105

1.026 1.180 80.00 | 84.03

Do.

do.

85 125 109

87 101

Satur. 29.98 29.86

29.58 | 29.50

85 125 106

84 86

Sun.

29.85 29.80

29.50 29.41

85 104

Mon.

29.85 | 29.81

29.50 29.46

Tues.

29.83 29.81

29.48 29.42

Wed. 29.80 29.80 29.45| 29.42 Thurs. 29.78 29.75 29.44| 29.40 Friday 29.80 29.75 29.43| 29.40|

83 105 120

Satur. 29.90 29.80 29.55 29.45

8 P PISS G838

1.064 0.922 81.00 76.07

Do.

Do., but dull.

0.985 0.985 78.08 78.08

Do.

0.955 0.922 77.08

76.07

Do.

0.922 0.922 76.07 75.07

Overcast, but fine.

0.749 0.793| 70.06 72.03

0.56

Fine, slightly misty.

Do.

Overcast, but fine.

Fine and clear.

0.707

0.749 68.09 70.06

0.60

Do.

0.707 0.783 68.09 71.09

0.25

Do.

0.897 | -0.897

76.00 70.06

Do.

0.897 0.905

76.00 76.03

0.742 0.810 70.03

73.00

Sun.

29.95 | 29.95| 29.56| 29.50

0.810 0.830 73.00 73.06

0.22

Do., slightly misty. Do. and clear. Overcast, but fine.

Do. and clear.

Do.

do.

Overcast and slightly misty.

Mon. 29.90 29.90 29.55| 29.50

Tues. 29.94 29.90 29.55| 29.55

Wed 29.85 29.90 Thurs. 29.75 29.80 29.45 20.40

29.50 29.51

3838

2825

0.877 0.877 75.03 75.03

1.03

Fine, but overcast.

0.926 0.905 77.00 76.03

0.30

Do.

do.

Do.

do.

77 0.877 0.849 75.03 74.03

0.91

Do.

do.

Do.

do.

0.047 0.897 77.07 76.04

1.13

Do., but cloudy.

Do.

do.

82 811

090

( Mean daily range of temperature. Monthly range of

do.

Mean

29.90 29.87 29.53 29.49

REMARKS,

82 811

.10.00 degrees.

.14.00

During the

month

25.76

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD JULY, 1864.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

Between

HONGKONG.

LEEYING CHOONG, LEE CHUIN and LEE ACHEE, trading under the style or firm of Ty Loong, Plaintiffs,

and

'NG TUCK HUNG, CHEONG TAI and GEORGE G. COUSENS, Defendants.

"HEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named Lee Ying Choong, Lee Chuin and Lee Achee against the above named 'Ng Tuck Hung, Cheong Tai and George G. Cousens, to recover Fourteen Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-six Dol- lars for money alleged to be due by the Defendants to the Plaintiffs for goods sold and delivered by the Plaintiffs to the Defendants and for money received by the Defendants for the use of the Plaintiffs and for money found to be due from the Defendants to the Plaintiffs on accounts stated between them. And it being alleged that the said 'Ng Tuck Hung and Cheong Tai do not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the First day of August next wherein Adolph Bourjau and Arthur Booth of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, partners in the Mercantile House of Messieurs Bourjau Hu- bener & Co., and J. L. Pereira also of Victoria, Merchants Clerk are Garnishees.

Dated this 16th day of July, A.D. 1864.

HENRY KINGSMILL,

Plaintiff's Attorney.

In re the Estate of the late MERWANJEE

EDULJEE BISNEE.

NOTI

OTICE.-All persons having claims against this Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned, accompanied by proper proofs of debt, on or before the Fifteenth day of August next.

JAMSETJEE RUTTUNJEE,

Administrator.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Steam-ship CARNATIC, Capt. G. A. GRANGER, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 29th July, 1864, at 2 P.M.

　　　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 27th, SPECIE until Noon on the 28th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 27th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

*** A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu-

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 13th July, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE undermentioned Banks hereby notify that

they do not hold themselves responsible for any transactions in connection with their busi- ness if concluded otherwise than through their legal representative Officers.

And the public are hereby notified that con- tracts or other business entered into by their Chinese employees, unless duly authorized as above, will not be binding on said Banks.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

For the Oriental Bank Corporation,

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

For the Agra & United Service Bank Limited,

HENRY NOBLE, Manager, Hongkong Branch.

For the Chd. Bank of India, Australia & China,

W. KAYE,

Acting Manager, Hongkong.

For the Central Bank of Western India,

W. M. DAVIDSON, Manager in Hongkong.

For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,

V. KRESSER, Acting Manager.

For the Bank of Hindustan, China & Japan Limited,

EDWARD MELLISH,

NOTICE.

Manager.

R. HANS PETER HANSSEN is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. DUNCAN FLETCHER in our Firm, ceased on the 30th

June, 1864.

Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.

Our Firm now consists of Mr. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE.

FLETCHER & Co.

China, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE. THE authority of MR. WILLIAM BALFOUR

ceases this day.

per

MR. STEWART DOUGLAS takes charge of our business at Foochow, and is authorised to sign our firm per procuration at that port.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 15th June, 1864.

NOTICE. HAVE established myself at this port as Public

Tea Inspector and Commission Agent.

WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR. Foochow, 15th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

NOTICE.

265

R. JAMES HANSON WRIGHT and Mr.

MR. HANSON WHOLEA and Mis

day admitted partners in our Firm in China.

DOW & Co.

Shanghae, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

N consequence of the death of our Mr. JAMES

IN Consequence, the Partnership of the under

signed has been dissolved.

The business is being, and will in future be carried on by Mr. M. C. Do RoZARIO, who will settle all outstanding Accounts.

STEPHENSON & Co.

Hongkong, 27th June, 1864.

ITH reference to the foregoing advertise- ment, the business hitherto carried on by STEPHENSON & Co., will from this date be carried on by the undersigned under the name and style of ROZARIO & Co.

M. C. DO ROZARIO.

Hongkong, 27th June, 1864.

OUR

NOTICE.

UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

time.

The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

Twiste in the Hem of FARBRIDGE, HOL-

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

\HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of the late Mr. WILLIAM HENRY GREEN in our Firm, ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

TR. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

MR.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

GILMAN & Co.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents Tfor Lloyds at Canton and Macao.

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OsWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

QUI MALY

MON

COROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 31.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 30TH JULY, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 120.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　In terms of Section I. of Ordinance No. 8 of 1862, His Excellency the GOVERNOR is pleased to set apart the lower portion of the Court House, as the place where the business of the General Post Office shall be conducted from and after the 1st August next, as a temporary measure and until further notice.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th July, 1864.

No. 121.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　　　Mr. EDWARD J. R. WILLCOCKS, having been appointed Assistant Master of the Central School in Victoria, has reported his arrival in the Colony, and assumed his duties from this date.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th July, 1864.

No. 122.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office on or before Monday, the 15th Proximo, for the erection of a Sea Wall at Kowloon. Plans and Specification may be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

No. 123.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified to the Owners of Marine Lots lately purchased at Kowloon, that Paragraph I. of the Special Conditions of Sale with regard to filling in within Six Months will be strictly enforced. The Sea Wall will be commenced without delay and it is of the utmost importance that the filling in should be carried on at the same time, as the time allowed by the Military Authorities for the removal of the soil within the Cantonments is limited.

　　　　Those who commence filling in immediately will be able to obtain earth close to their Lots, whereas those who delay will be unavoidably subject to inconvenience and expense.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

268

No. 124.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JULY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Land Sale at Kowloon by Public Auction on the 25th, 26th and 29th July, 1864, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

Return of Land Sale at Kowloon by Public Auction on the 25th, 26th and 29th July, 1864.

No. of LOT.

PURCHASERS.

SOLD.

ANNUAL RENT.

PREMIUM.

No. OF LOT.

PURCHASERS.

SOLD.

ANNUAL RENT.

PREMIUM.

Marine.

July

Brought forward,..............

$14,959.34

$2,310

H. E. Hoey,

$528.92

Inland.

July

H. E. Hoey,

528.92

Le Pong,

115.70

Ty Hung,

528.92

Le Pong,

115.70

Paul Fekete,

528.92

350

Wong Chak,

115.70

110

Fan Chee,.

528.92

395

Wong Chak,

115.70

160

H. J. Holmes,.

528.92

Le Pong,

115.70

170

G. Sharp,..

528.92

Palanjee Framjee,

115.70

190

G. Sharp,.

528.92

Wong Chak,

115.70

G. Sharp,...

528.92

J. B. Taylor,

115.70

105

Baron do Cercal,

893.38

Le Pong,

115.70

185

G. Sharp,....

528.92

Le Pong,

Ng-fook-tong,

528.92

Dossabhoy Cursetjee,

Dorabjee Nowrojee,

528.92

Sorabjee Muncherjee,

Tung Alok,

528.92

Ly-Ying-Cheong,

Tung Alok,

528.92

Lie Awah,

Alexandre Boyer,

528.92

205

Tin Hop,

Tung Alok,

528.92

Wye Akee,

Pang Awah & Chum Afie,..

528.92

110

Ly Atuk,

Tung Alok,

528.92

Tin Hop,

Tung Alok,

528.92

Tung Alok,

528.92

Ly-Ying-Cheong, Ly-Ying-Cheong,

Edmund Sharp,

528.92

Kong-tuk-kee,

Baron de Perfetti,

528.92

550

J. F. Rose,

Ng-fook-tong,.

528.92

Dossabhoy Cursetjee,

Ng-fook-tong,.

528.92

Jamsetjee Byramjee,

Ly-ying-cheong,..

528.92

225

William Wilson,

Inland.

William Wilson,

G. Sharp,

132.23

Wye-sing-cheong,

G. Sharp,

132.23

W. C. Eastlack,

Foong-tuk-yum,

115.70

William Wilson,

H. J. Holmes,.

115.70

W. C. Eastlack,

Foong-tuk-yum,

115.70

J. F. Rose,

115.70

J. F. Rose,

BARRRRRRR22333******223

115.70

132.23

115.70

J. F. Rose,

115.70

TOTAL,....

$18,793.98

$4,050

Carried forward,...........

$14,959.34

$2,310

W. WILSON,

Acting Surveyor General.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Parties in arrear of Crown Rents to the 24th of June last are requested to pay the same at the Treasury on or before Saturday the 13th Proximo.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

No. 117.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

By prompt payment under terms of the Ordinances, the Fees of Court may be saved to the Rate

payers.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th July, 1864.

No. 115.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JULY, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

269

　　　　Notice is hereby given that on and after the 1st proximo no Stone Quarries on Crown Land either in Hongkong or Kowloon may be worked without a License from the Surveyor General.

Licenses will be granted on application between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th July, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

July 23,

29.66

29.67

29.66

24,

29.66

25,

29.66

26,

29.66

29.68

29.66

27,

29.69

29.72

29.70

28,

29.74

29.73

29.74

29,

29.76

29.71

29.74

DATE.

1864.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

BAROMETER.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULR.

*NOON

& P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

Dirn.

NOON

6 P.M.

F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

July 23 28.00 28.00 27.95 27.90 27.92 74.00|88.00 75.30 73.80 75.00 75.00 73.00 76.00 ESE

24 28.02 27.96 27.98 28.00 27.99 75.00 78.00 75.00 74.00 75.00 74.30 73.00 77.00 ESE

25 28.00 28.04 28.03|28.00 28.00 79.00 79.30 78.30 76.00 79.00 77.3075.00 81.00 EbS

26 27.99 28.00 28.05|28.04 27.9976.30 76.00 76.30 76.00 75.00 76.30 72.30 80.30 WbS

27 28.00 28.00 28.01 28.0228.00 75.30 74.00 74.30,75.00|74.00 74.00|72.30 80.30 Sw

4 EbS

3 EbS

3 SbE

4 SbW

5 SW

5 EbS

2 ESE

2 SSW

4 Passing fog, at 7 A.M. clear, at 4.40 P.M. thick fog.

At intervals thick fog, at 9 A.M. clear.

Commences clear and pleasant weather.

4 SbW

Passing fog at 5 A.M., clear at 7 P.M., passing fog

during the day.

5 SSW

Commences dark and cloudy; latter part clear.

28 28.05 28.10 28.10 28.07 28.00 76.00 76.00 77.00 76.00 76.00 77.00 72.30 77.30 SbW

6 SW

6 SSW

Dense fog throughout.

29 28.07 28.10 28.00 28.00 28.05 76.00 75,3075.00 76.00 75.30 75.00 72.00 77.30 SbW

5 WSW

4 SbW

Do.

do.

270

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH JULY, 1864.

In re EDWARD BULLEY, deceased.

THOMPSON,

WONG AH MING, OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

NOTICE other persons, to produce any Wills

or Codicils of the above named parties, that may be in their possession, before the Court of Pro- bate, on Friday, the fifth day of August, A.D. 1864; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which, Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court shall think fit.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

In re JORADEEN, deceased.

MAHOMET, 19

THOMAS HARDIE, deceased. FREDERICK WILLIAM ZELUTI, de- ceased.

?OTICE.—All claims against the above Estates

be proved Official Adminis-

trator on or before the Thirtieth day of January, A.D. 1865, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division. All parties indebted to the said Estates are requested to make immediate payment to

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar-Official Administrator,

In re the Estate of the late MERWANJEE

EDULJEE BISNEE.

N°

OTICE. All persons having claims against this Estate are requested to send in the

NOTICE.

THE undermentioned Banks hereby notify that

NOTICE.

R. HANS PETER HANSSEN is this day

THE they do not hold themselves responsible for Madmitted a Partner in our Firm.

any transactions in connection with their busi- ness if concluded otherwise than through their legal representative Officers.

And the public are hereby notified that con- tracts or other business entered into by their Chinese employees, unless duly authorized as above, will not be binding on said Banks.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

For the Oriental Bank Corporation,

WM. LAMOND, Manager in China.

For the Agra & United Service Bank Limited,

HENRY NOBLE,

Manager, Hongkong Branch.

For the Chd. Bank of India, Australia & China,

W. KAYE,

Acting Manager, Hongkong.

For the Central Bank of Western India,

W. M. DAVIDSON, Manager in Hongkong.

For the Comptoir d'Escompte de Paris,

V. KRESSER, Acting Manager.

For the Bank of Hindustan, China & Japan Limited,

EDWARD MELLISH,

Manager.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr.

same to the undersigned, accompanied by proper T Finect in our Firm, creosed on the oth

proofs of debt, on or before the Fifteenth day of June, 1864. August next.

JAMSETJEE RUTTUNJEE,

Administrator.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA,

PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

THENANGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship SINGAPORE, Captain BLAKE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 12th August, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 10th, SPECIE until Noon on the 11th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 10th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

*A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.

Our Firm now consists of Mr. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE,

and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE.

FLETCHER & Co.

China, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

IN consequence of the death of our Mr. JAMES

STEPHENSON, the Partnership of the under- signed has been dissolved.

The business is being, and will in future be carried on by Mr. M. C. DO ROZARIO, who will settle all outstanding Accounts.

STEPHENSON & Co.

Hongkong, 27th June, 1864.

WITH

Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

DENT & Co.

R. JAMES HANSON WRIGHT and Mr.

MR.WAMIAN STRACHAN MCLEAN are this

day admitted partners in our Firm in China.

DOW & Co.

Shanghae, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE anthority of MR. WILLIAM BALFOUR KINNEAR to sign our firm per procuration ceases this day.

MR. STEWART DOUGLAS takes charge of our business at Foochow, and is authorised to sign our firm per procuration at that port.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 15th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN

TWIST in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL-

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE.

WILLIAM HENRY GREEN in our Firm, THE interest and responsibility of the late Mr.

ceased on the 14th August, 1863.

China, 1st May, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE,

GILMAN & Co.

R. EDMUND HENRY LAVERS is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

GILMAN & Co.

China, 1st May, 1864.

NOTICE.

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

ITH reference to the foregoing advertise-THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

ment, the business hitherto carried on by STEPHENSON & Co., will from this date be carried on by the undersigned under the name and style of ROZARIO & Co.

M. C. DO ROZARIO. Hongkong, 27th June, 1864.

OUR

NOTICE.

UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

time. The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING.

ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

PART

may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

QUI MAL

MON

ROITY

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 32.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 6TH AUGUST, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 124.

　　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to appoint Mr. G. A. F. NORRIS Government Auctioneer from this date.

All former appointments are cancelled.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st August, 1864.

No. 125.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for

the month ending 30th July, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

$856,995. $300,000.

WM. LAMOND, Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st August, 1864.

　　　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 126.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

DIE

SOIT

QUI MAL

MON

ROITY

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 32.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 6TH AUGUST, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 124.

　　　　His Excellency the GOVERNOR has been pleased to appoint Mr. G. A. F. NORRIS Government Auctioneer from this date.

All former appointments are cancelled.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st August, 1864.

No. 125.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Bank of the ORIENTAL BANK CORPORATION, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Bank of the Oriental Bank Corporation in Hongkong for

the month ending 30th July, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,.

$856,995. $300,000.

WM. LAMOND, Manager.

Oriental Bank Corporation, Hongkong, 1st August, 1864.

　　　　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Oriental Bank Corporation, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

No. 126.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED MERCANTILE BANK OF INDIA, LONDON, AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

272

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH AUGUST, 1864.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch in Hongkong of the Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, for the month ending 30th July, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$761,355. BULLION IN RESERVE,

$300,000.

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 3rd August, 1864.

E. R. ARTHUR,

Acting Manager.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 127.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Branch of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, in Hongkong, for the month ending 30th July, 1864, rendered in accordance with the terms of Her Majesty's Royal Charter of Incorporation.

AVERAGE NOTES IN ISSUE, SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$504,443. $200,000.

W. KAYE, Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 1st August, 1864.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 128.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 31st July, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 1st August, 1864.

$568,436. ..$250,000.

HENRY NOBLE,

Manager.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

FRED, FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

272

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH AUGUST, 1864.

AVERAGE AMOUNT OF NOTES IN CIRCULATION,....$761,355. BULLION IN RESERVE,

$300,000.

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, Hongkong, 3rd August, 1864.

E. R. ARTHUR,

Acting Manager.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 127.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the Branch of the CHARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA, in Hongkong, is published for general information. By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

AVERAGE NOTES IN ISSUE, SPECIE IN RESERVE,

$504,443. $200,000.

W. KAYE, Manager.

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong, 1st August, 1864.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

FRED. FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

No. 128.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　The following Return of Notes in Circulation and Specie in Reserve at the AGRA AND UNITED SERVICE BANK, LIMITED, in Hongkong, is published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Account of the average amount of Notes in Circulation at the Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, in Hongkong, for

the month ending 31st July, 1864.

NOTES ISSUED,.

SPECIE IN RESERVE,

Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, Hongkong, 1st August, 1864.

$568,436. ..$250,000.

HENRY NOBLE,

Manager.

　　I hereby certify that I this day inspected the Books and Treasure of the Chartered Agra and United Service Bank, Limited, and found the necessary amount of Specie as required by the Royal Charter.

A. F. ALVES,

Accountant.

Victoria, Hongkong, 5th August, 1864.

FRED, FORTH, Colonial Treasurer.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6?? AUGUST, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

273

　　　　The Public Garden having been established for the recreation of the inhabitants of Hongkong, all respectable persons will be admitted subject to the following regulations, which will be altered here- after as circumstances may render necessary.

1. No person will be allowed to walk on the grass or to quit the walks.

2. It is strictly prohibited to pull or handle flowers, or to do any injury to any plant or tree: and persons in charge of Children are required to see that this rule is observed by them. 3.-Chinese Mechanics and labourers will not be allowed to use the Garden as a thoroughfare. 4.—No admission will be allowed to Chairs and Chair Coolies, or to Dogs unless led. 5.-The Garden will be open from 5 A.M. to 8 P.M. from April 1st to September 30th, and from

6 A.M. to 7 P.M. from October 1st to March 31st.

By Order,

Surveyor General's Office, Hongkong, 6th August, 1864.

No. 120.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. WILSON, Acting Surveyor General.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th July, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary,

...

No. 122.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

No. 123.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Those who commence filling in immediately will be able to obtain earth close to their Lots, whereas those who delay will be unavoidably subject to inconvenience and expense.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Parties in arrear of Crown Rents to the 24th of June last are requested to pay the same at the Treasury on or before Saturday the 13th Proximo.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th July, 1861.

FRED. FORTH,

Colonial Treasurer.

274

No. 117.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH AUGUST, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　By prompt payment under terms of the Ordinances, the Fees of Court may be saved to the Rate payers.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th July, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

No. 115.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　Notice is hereby given that on and after the 1st proximo no Stone Quarries on Crown Land either in Hongkong or Kowloon may be worked without a License from the Surveyor General.

Licenses will be granted on application between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th July, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

July

30,

August

31,

GIACOMOTO

29.76

29.70

29.67

29.68

29.67

29.60

29.62

29.64

29.66

29.70

29.73

29.72

29.68

29.64

29.66

29.64

29.62

DATE.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max

6A.M. 3P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

GA.M.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dirn.

F. Dirn. F'. Dirn.

1864.

July

30 28.05 28.07 28.06 28.02 28.0175.30 75.30 76.00 75.30 75.30 75.00 72.30 77.30 SW 31 28.00 28.01 28.00 27.95 27.90 76.00 78.00 76.00 76.00 78.00 76.00 72.30 79.30 SW

}

Aug.

1 27.92 27.95 27.98 27.94 27.91 74.30 77.00,75.30 74.09 77.00.75.30 73.00 79 00 WSW 2 27.95 27.98 27.98 27.98 27.9975.30 75.00,75.30 75.30 74.30 75.00,72.30 79.30)SW

4 SbW

4 SW

3 SW

4 SbW

4 SW

3 SbW

5 SbW

Dense fog: fresh gale, heavy rain and squalls;

latter part more moderate.

(Passing fog; at 7.40 A.M. clear; at 3.30 came on to blow a heavy gale & rain; latter part heavy squalls.

6 'sw

Passing fog; at 9 A.M. clear; at 6 P.M. thick fog. Deuse fog: at 8 A.M. clear; at noon fog; at 6 P.M. dense fog; latter part heavy squalls and showers of rain.

3 28.05.28.07 28.06 28.03 28.01 75.30 76.00 76.30 75.30 76.00 76.30 72.30 80.00 SW

4 SW

5 SbW

f Dense fog and passing showers of rain and distant thunder; latter part heavy squalls and rain.

4 28.03 28.05 28.04 28.01 27.9872.30 77.30.78.00 75.30 77.30.77.3074.30 79.20 SbW

5 SbE

3 S

Danse fog at 9 A.M.; at 1 P.M. clear; latter part

dense fog.

5 27.97 27.98 27.98 27.98 27.98 76.00 76.30,76.00 77.30 77.30 76.30 72.30 77.00 SW

4 SbW

Dense fog: at 9 A.M. clear; latter part with

passing fog.

Abraham, C.

Letters. Papers.

　　　　　　　　　　　1 1 Andrew, W. D. 1

Letters. Papers.

Carroll, J. A. 1

Cameron, C.

Gunby Goldsmith, J.

Apcar, G.

Cooney, P.,

Auffond

Crook, H.

Hay, Capt.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH AUGUST, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

275

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Hongkong Post Office for Parties not known, 5th August, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Morrison, Moore, J. P. Murray, W.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Smith Southey, A. J. 1 Spooner, F. C. 1

Kopp, C. O. 1

Krainer, H. M. 1

Lujan, M.

Shrive, E.

Austin, H.

Carmichael, R. 1

Harris, H.

Larkin, M.,

Newland, H. R. 1

Sidney,

Anderson, Dr. 1

Clarke, J. V.

Hopson, E.

La Farm, Capt. 1

Stevens, T. B. 1

Hansard, Miss 1

Lean, Capt.

Owen, W.

Stafford, W. A. 1

Brightman

Dalrymple, T. 2

Hardy, P.

Lacey, R. de

Ogle, A.

Capt.

Dapr?,

Henriques, L. T. 1

Lalor, W.

Oliver, T.

Busser, E.

Dashwood, F. 1

Huxley, T.

Thompson,

Lavvis, G.

Twiss, J. B.

Barrett, Capt. 1

Douse, R.

Hanbury, H.

Lands, Mrs.

Bloomington,

Dailliard, M.

Harper, Dr.

Pautten, H.

Terlet, C. G.

Boardman, W. 1

Dickinson & Co. 1

Hill, G.

Martin, S.

Potter, Mrs.

Taylor, G.

Brown,

Davis, J.

Hannay, W. C.

McGregor, D.

Pryke, C.

Talbot, J.

Brissonnet, F.

Duff, J.

McDonaga, W. 1

Phillimore, J. 1

Wilson,

Birch, J. B

Joll, J.

Mackie, J.

White, A.

Baird, R.

Farnam

Jarvis, F.

Meynard, H.

Robinson, James i

Bruneau, M.

Fenwick,

Johnston, W. 1

Williamson,Cap.2

Misseed, L.

Robertson, P. 1

Watson, J.

Bennett, R. 1

Figueirech,

Jackson, Y. J. 1

Medevie, R.

Reimer, C.

Bosse, C.

Wolff, N.

Mould, F. G.

Rowland, G.

Williams, J.

Grant, J.

Klippel, K.

McDonnell, P. 1

Rayner, C. W. 1

Cunningham, 1

Garratt, R.

Kelland, R.

Maitland, T.

Robinson, Mrs. 1

Letters. Papers.

Catharine

Continent

Edward Edith

List of LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Merchant Vessels, 5th August, 1864.

Anglo Saxon Anita

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Johanna

Mandarin

Silome

Josephine

Shurra

Alma

Caduceus

Elise

Jessie Stone

Norwood

Sarah Newman 1

Ann Reddin

Confiance

Ellen

Jack Frost

Namesis

Star King

Annie

Cosmao

Eagle

John Stanton

Newhampshire 2

Speedwell

Auld Rukie

Cutwater

Edwin Fox

Jeanie

Niagra

Sailorshome

Alberta

C. of Yarborough 3

Argonaut

C. S. Lemon

Elisabeth

Dawson

Jeddo

Niewland

Star of the

John Duncan

North

Allicia Annie

Canaan

John Brightmanl

Orne

Addeline

Caprera

Fairy

James Venni-

Archer

Chanticleer

Fitz James

1 1

combe

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List of Unpaid and Registered LETTERS and PAPERS lying at the Hongkong Post Office for Her Majesty's Ships of War, 5th August, 1864.

Letters. Papers.

Melville

Letters. Papers.

P. Charlotte

Letters. Papers.

9 1 Severn

Vulcan

Lets. Paps.

Cockchafer

Letters. Papers.

Dyne, Major

List of unclaimed LETTERS and PAPERS lying in the Post Office for Military, 5th August, 1864.

A. R. Smith, R. A.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Lawson, Lieut. 59th Regt.

Ridgway, Lieut., 94th Regt. 1

Dr. Smith, R. A.

Lieut. C. M. Lewis

Cookesly, Major

Lieut. Wood

Sergt. Wm. Cook,

Capt. Carey R. A.

Capt. Johnson R. A.

Falwaper, F., Asst. Surgeon, 1

Milne, G., 5 Lancers

Taylor, Captain

Dennis Gannon

Hutchinson, W. L. R. A.

Pivate Martin Bergin

W.Winckelmann, Band Master, 1

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH AUGUST, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late MERWANJEE

EDULJEE BISNEE.

OTICE.-All persons having claims against this Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned, accompanied by proper proofs of debt, on or before the Fifteenth day of August next.

JAMSETJEE RUTTUNJEE,

Administrator.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON;

also,

　　BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

THE AND OFTEN Ateam-ship

SINGAPORE, Captain BLAKE, with Her Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Friday, the 12th August, 1864, at 2 P.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 10th, SPECIE until Noon on the 11th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 10th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

*A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES.

ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

Tuesday, the 23rd August, at Noon, the

Commandant MASSENET, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:—

　　　At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste:

　　　At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports:

At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

NOTICE.

N consequence of the death of our Mr. JAMES STEPHENSON, the Partnership of the under- signed has been dissolved.

The business is being, and will in future be carried on by Mr. M. C. DO ROZARIO, who will settle all outstanding Accounts.

STEPHENSON & Co.

Hongkong, 27th June, 1864.

The Company has authority to grant Insurance WITH reference to the foregoing advertise-

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 21st instant; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 22nd.

ment, the business hitherto carried on by STEPHENSON & Co., will from this date be carried on by the undersigned under the name and style of RoZARIO & Co.

M. C. DO ROZARIO. Hongkong, 27th June, 1864.

MR.

NOTICE.

"R. JAMES HANSON WRIGHT and Mr. WILLIAM STRACHAN MCLEAN are this day admitted partners in our Firm in China.

DOW & Co.

Shanghae, 1st July, 1864.

which may ensue from an incorrect declaration. M

For particulars respecting Freight and Passage, apply at the Company's Office, Queen's Road. C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 4th August, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. DUNCAN

June, 1864.

Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.

Our Firm now consists of Mr. ARCHIBALD

CAMPBELL, Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE.

FLETCHER & Co.

China, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

time.

OUR

The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried

NOTICE.

R. HANS PETER HANSSEN is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

DENT & Co.

our firm per procuration

THE authority of MR. WILLIAM BALFOUR

ceases this day.

MR. STEWART DOUGLAS takes charge of our business at Foochow, and is authorised to sigu our firm per procuration at that port.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 15th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in our firm at this place ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

Mr. RICHARD LOVETT COLLER is admitted a partner from 1st January, 1864.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Manila, 1st March, 1864.

NOTICE. THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in

on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under W Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

the style and title of

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

THE

NOTICE.

interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN WISE in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL- LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates

PAR

may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, Oswald's TERRACE, WELLINGTON Street.

DIEN

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 13TH AUGUST, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 33.

No. 129.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

PROCLAMATION.

　　　　By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander- in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

No. 3 of 1864, entitled—“An Ordinance to authorize the appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding One hundred and fifty-two thousand Dollars to defray the charges of the year 1863:"

　　　　Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 9th Day of August, 1864.

No. 130.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　　　The following Treasury Warrant authorizing and regulating the transmission of Trade Patterns by Post between the United Kingdom and this Colony, is published for the information of the Community.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th August, 1864.

TREASURY WARRANT.

　　　WHEREAS by an Act of Parliament, passed in the fourth year of the reign of Her Majesty, chapter 96, for the regula- tion of the duties of postage, certain scales of weight and rates of postage were fixed and made chargeable and payable upon, for, or in respect of letters, newspapers, parliamentary proceedings, and printed papers, transmitted and forwarded by the post, and various regulations were made for facilitating the transmission of such letters and papers by the post; and by the same Act powers were given to the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, from time to time by Warrant under their hands, to alter and fix any of the rates of postage therein mentioned.

　　　And whereas further powers were given to the Com- missioners of Her Majesty's Treasury by another Act of Par- liament, passed in the eleventh year of the reign of Her Ma- jesty, chapter 85, for giving further facilities for the trans- mission of letters by post, and for the regulating the duties of postage thereon, and for other purposes relating to the Post Office.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

And whereas it is expedient to authorize the transmission by the post between the United Kingdom and Ceylon and Hong Kong of certain packets, and for that purpose to make certain regulations in the manner hereinafter mentioned.

Now we, the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, in exercise of the powers reserved to us in and by the said here- inbefore-recited Acts of Parliament, and every of them, and of all other powers enabling us in this behalf, do by this Warrant, under the hands of two of us the said Commissioners by the authority of the statute in that case made and provided, order and direct as follows (that is to say):-

1. All packets consisting of patterns or samples of mer- chandise of no intrinsic value, posted in any part of the United Kingdom, addressed to any part of Ceylon or Hong Kong, or posted in any part of Ceylon or Hong Kong, addressed to any part of the United Kingdom, may be transmitted by the post between the United Kingdom and any part of Ceylon or Hong- Kong by British packet-boat, direct or via Egypt, subject to

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 13TH AUGUST, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 33.

No. 129.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

PROCLAMATION.

　　　　By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander- in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

No. 3 of 1864, entitled—“An Ordinance to authorize the appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding One hundred and fifty-two thousand Dollars to defray the charges of the year 1863:"

　　　　Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 9th Day of August, 1864.

No. 130.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　　　The following Treasury Warrant authorizing and regulating the transmission of Trade Patterns by Post between the United Kingdom and this Colony, is published for the information of the Community.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th August, 1864.

TREASURY WARRANT.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH AUGUST, 1864.

the several rates of postage hereinafter mentioned (that is to say):-

On every such packet, if not exceeding four ounces in weight, there shall be charged, taken, and paid, an uniform single rate of postage (British and colonial combined) of four-

pence.

And on every such packet, if exceeding four ounces in weight, there shall be charged, taken, and paid, for such transmission thereof respectively as aforesaid, the several progressive and additional rates of postage, hereinafter mentioned.

　　2. All packets consisting of patterns or samples of merchan - dise, of no intrinsic value, posted in any part of the United Kingdom, addressed to any part of Ceylon or Hong Kong, or posted in any part of Ceylon or Hong Kong, addressed to any part of the United Kingdom, may be transmitted by the post between the United Kingdom and any part of Ceylon or Hong Kong in closed mails via France (the sea conveyance being by British or by French packet-boat) subject to the several rates of postage hereinafter mentioned (that is to say) :—

On every such packet, if not exceeding four ounces in weight, there shall be charged, taken, and paid, an uniform single rate of postage (British, colonial, and foreign combined) of sixpence.

3. Every packet which shall be transmitted by the post under the authority of this Warrant, if exceeding four ounces in weight, shall be subject to the several further and addi- tional and progressive rates of postage hereinafter mentioned (that is to say):-

On every such packet, if exceeding four onnces, and not exceeding one-half of a pound in weight, there shall be charged, taken, and paid, two rates of postage. And on every such packet, if exceeding one-half of a pound, and not exceeding one pound in weight, there shall be charged, taken, and paid, four rates of postage. And on every such packet, if exceeding one pound, and not exceeding one pound and one-half of another pound in weight, there shall be charged, taken, and paid, six rates of postage.

And on every such packet, if exceeding one pound and one-half of another pound, and not exceeding two pounds in weight, there shall be charged, taken, and paid eight rates of postage.

And for every additional half of a pound in weight of any such packet, above the weight of two pounds, there shall be charged, taken, and paid, two additional rates of postage, and every fractional part of such additional half of a pound in weight shall be charged as an additional half of a pound in weight, and each progressive and additional rate, chargeable under this clause, shall be estimated and charged at the sum which any such packet would be charged with under this Warrant, if not ex- ceeding four ounces in weight.

4. Every packet which shall be transmitted by the post under the authority of this Warrant, shall be so transmitted in conformity with, and under, and subject, to the several orders, directions, regulations, and conditions hereinafter contained, (that is to say):—

　5. No such packet, which in length or breadth, or depth, shall exceed the dimensions of two feet, shall be transmitted by the post under the provisions of this Warrant.

6. No pattern or sample, being of any intrinsic value, or being an article or thing of a saleable nature, or having a value of its own apart from its mere use as a pattern or sample, shall be transmitted by the post under the provisions of this Warrant,

7. There shall be no enclosure, sealed or otherwise closed against inspection, nor any other enclosure not authorized by this Warrant, sent in or with any such packet.

8. There shall be no writing or printing in or upon any such packet, or on the cover thereof, except the address of the person for whom it is intended, the address of the sender thereof, a trade mark, and numbers and prices.

9. All such packets shall be sent in covers, open at the ends, so as to be easy of examination. Nevertheless samples of seeds, drugs, and such other articles and things as cannot be sent in open covers, may be enclosed in bags of linen, or of other material; but bags so enclosed that they cannot be readily opened, even although they be transparent, shall not be used for that purpose.

10. If any packet sent or tendered, or delivered in order to be sent by the post under the provisions of this Warrant, shall in length, or breadth, or depth exceed the dimensions of two feet, or shall consist wholly of patterns, or samples of any intrinsic value, as in the sixth clause of this Warrant mentioned, or if there shall be any writing or printing in or upon any such packet, or on the cover thereof, except the address of the person for whom it is intended, the address of the sender thereof, a trade mark, and numbers and prices, or if any such packets shall not be sent in covers, open at the ends, so as to be easy of examination (except samples of seeds, drugs, and such other articles and things as cannot be sent in open covers, and which may be enclosed in bags of linen, or of other material), or in case of bags being used, if such bags shall be so closed that they cannot be readily opened, every such packet shall be chargeable, and shall be treated in all respects as a letter.

11. If any packet sent, or tendered, or delivered in order to be sent by the post under the provisions of this Warrant, shall contain any enclosure, sealed, or otherwise closed against inspection, or any other enclosure not authorized by this Warrant, every such enclosure may be taken out by any officer of the Post Office, and either returned or given up to the sender thereof, or be forwarded to the address on the packet, charged not only with the full rates of postage as an unpaid letter, but also with a further and additional rate of postage, equal in amount to the single rate of postage charge- able under the provisions of this Warrant on a packet not packet, if duly pre-paid by stamps, may be forwarded to the exceeding four ounces in weight, and the remainder of the

place of its address, without any extra charge.

12. The postage of all such packets as aforesaid posted in the United Kingdom, shall in every case be paid at the time of the same being posted, not in money, but by being duly stamped with the proper postage stamp or stamps affixed thereto, which stamp or stamps shall in every case be affixed or appear on the outside of every such packet, near the address or direction, and shall be of the value or amount of the postage duty payable thereon, under or by virtue of this Warrant.

13. The postage of all such packets as aforesaid, posted in Ceylon or Hong Kong, shall in every case be paid at the time of the same being posted, either in money or by the proper colonial postage stamp or stamps being affixed thereto.

14. If any packet sent, or tendered, or delivered in order to be sent by the post under the provisions of this Warrant, shall be posted in the United Kingdom, or in Ceylon or Hong- Kong, and the postage paid thereon, or postage stamp or stamps affixed thereto, shall represent a less amount than the rate of postage to which such packet would be liable under packet shall be forwarded, charged with the amount of the and by virtue of this Warrant, every such last-mentioned

difference between the postage so paid thereon, or postage stamp or stamps so being thereon or affixed thereto, and the postage to which such packet would be liable as aforesaid, together with a further and additional rate of postage, equal in amount to the single rate of postage chargeable under this Warrant on a packet not exceeding four ounces in weight; but if any such packet shall be posted in the United Kingdom,

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH AUGUST, 1864.

or in Ceylon or Hong Kong, without any postage having been paid thereon, or without having thereon or affixed thereto any postage stamp, every such respective packet shall be forwarded, charged with a postage of double the amount of postage to which it would have been liable under and by virtue of this Warrant, if the postage had been paid when posted.

15. In order to prevent any obstacles to the due and regu- lar transmission of letters by the post, any officer of the Post Office may delay the transmission of any packet posted or for- warded by the post under the provisions of this Warrant, either for the space of twenty-four hours after the time at which the same ought to be dispatched in due course of the post, or (at his option) until the dispatch of the mail next after that by which the same ought in due course of the post to be forwarded by him.

16. In all cases in which any question shall hereafter arise, whether any packet or any pattern or sample contained there- in transmitted under or by virtue of this Warrant, is entitled to the privileges of this Warrant, and to be so transmitted within the intent and meaning thereof, such question shall be referred to the determination of the Postmaster-General, whose

279

decision thereupon shall be final and conclusive upon all parties.

17. The terms and expressions used in this Warrant shall be construed to have the like meaning in all respects as they would have had if inserted in the said Act passed in the fourth year of the reign of Her Majesty, cap. 96.

18. The Commissioners for the time being of Her Majesty's Treasury may, by Warrant under their hands, duly made at any time hereafter, alter, repeal, revoke, or modify any of the rates of postage hereby fixed, or any of the regulations hereby made, and may make and establish any new cr other rates or regulations in lieu thereof, and from time to time may appoint at what time the rates that may be payable are to be paid.

19. This Warrant shall come into operation on the 1st day of August, 1864.

Whitehall Treasury Chambers, the 11th day of June, 1864.

Wm. Dunbar. Luke White.

No. 131.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office on or before Monday, the 29th Instant, for the erection of a Portion of the Gaol at Stone Cutters' Island. Plans and Specification may be seen on application between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th August, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

1.-No person will be allowed to walk on the grass or to quit the walks.

2. It is strictly prohibited to pull or handle flowers, or to do any injury to any plant or tree: and persons in charge of Children are required to see that this rule is observed by them. 3.--Chinese Mechanics and labourers will not be allowed to use the Garden as a thoroughfare. 4.—No admission will be allowed to Chairs and Chair Coolies, or to Dogs unless led. 5.-The Garden will be open from 5 A.M. to 8 P.M. from April 1st to September 30th, and from

6 A.M. to 7 P.M. from October 1st to March 31st.

By Order,

Surveyor General's Office, Hongkong, 6th August, 1864.

W. WILSON, Acting Surveyor General.

No. 122.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH AUGUST, 1864.

279

decision thereupon shall be final and conclusive upon all parties.

19. This Warrant shall come into operation on the 1st day of August, 1864.

Whitehall Treasury Chambers, the 11th day of June, 1864.

Wm. Dunbar. Luke White.

No. 131.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th August, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

1.-No person will be allowed to walk on the grass or to quit the walks.

2. It is strictly prohibited to pull or handle flowers, or to do any injury to any plant or tree: and persons in charge of Children are required to see that this rule is observed by them. 3.--Chinese Mechanics and labourers will not be allowed to use the Garden as a thoroughfare. 4.—No admission will be allowed to Chairs and Chair Coolies, or to Dogs unless led. 5.-The Garden will be open from 5 A.M. to 8 P.M. from April 1st to September 30th, and from

6 A.M. to 7 P.M. from October 1st to March 31st.

By Order,

Surveyor General's Office, Hongkong, 6th August, 1864.

W. WILSON, Acting Surveyor General.

No. 122.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

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No. 123.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH AUGUST, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Those who commence filling in immediately will be able to obtain earth close to their Lots, whereas those who delay will be unavoidably subject to inconvenience and expense.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th July, 1864.

No. 115.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given that on and after the 1st proximo no Stone Quarries on Crown Land either in Hongkong or Kowloon may be worked without a License from the Surveyor General.

Licenses will be granted on application between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th July, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

August

29.60

29.50

29.48

29.47

29.50

29.53

29.54

10,

29.61

29.67

29.68

11,

29.72

29.69

29.60

12,

29.50

29.59

29.58

DATE.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

'KOON

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

*NOON

WET BULB.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

Min. Max.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

1864.

Aug.

6 27.70 27.90 27.85

27.80 27.79 78.30 78.30 78.00 77.30 77.00 76.00 74.30 80.20 SbW

7 27.75 27.77 27.80 27.77 27.7577.30 79.30 78.00 76.00 77.00 78.00 74.00 80.30 W?N

8 27.77 27.80 27.81 27.80 27.7976.3076.3076.30 76.30 76.00 76.30 74.30 81.00 WSW

9 27.82 27.82 27.82 27.82 27.80|74.30 74.30 75.30 73.30 76.30 75.30 76.30 77.30 SSW

10 27.93 27.95 27.93 27.90 27.95 74.00 74.30 74.00 73.30 74.00 73.0073.30 77.30 EbS

11 28.02 28.02 28.02 27.98 27.95 74.00 78.30 77.00 73.30 76.30 74.30 72.3078.30 SE

12 27.89 27.91 27.89 27.86 27.8676.00 79.30 74.30 74.30 78.00 72.30 72.30 72.30 SSW

3 WbN

6 W

9 WSW

6 SW

7 SE

1 NE

2 SbE

4 WbN

6 SW

8 SbE

6 SSW

10 SE

Light fog at 6 A.M., afterwards clear.

Commences clear, at 2 P.M. dense fog, at 8 P.M.

strong gale and heavy squalls.

Dense fog and rain throughout.

3 NE

2 NW

Dense fog at intervals with heavy rain & squalls. Dense fog, at 7 A.1. clear, at 11.30 A.M. heavy squalls and rain, latter part passing fog.

At 7 A.M. clear, throughout afterwards.

Commences clear and pleasant weather, at 3 P.M.

thick fog and rain, latter part fine.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH AUGUST, 1864.

IN THE VICE ADMIRALTY COURT OF HONGKONG. OTICE.-An Intermediate Sitting of the above Court will be held on Monday, the 15th day of August instant, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.

By order of the Worshipful the Judge,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar

[HER

NOTICE.

THE next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the Su- preme Court, will be held on Thursday, the Eighteenth day of August, A.D. 1864, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

deceased.

In re HENRY STEPHENSON,

JOHN EDWARD ALLEN, OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin, and all other persons, to produce any Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, that may be in their possession, before the Court of Pro- bate, on Friday, the nineteenth day of August, A.D. 1864; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which, Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court shall think fit.

By the Cour

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

In re EDWARD BULLEY, deceased.

THOMAS THOMSON alias THOMPSON,

deceased.

NOT

OTICE.-All claims against the above Estates must be proved before the Official Adminis- trator on or before the Thirteenth day of Fe- bruary, A.D. 1865, otherwise they will not be in- cluded in the Scheme of Division. All persons indebted to the said Estates are requested to make immediate payment to

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar-Official Administrator.

STEAM FOR SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; also,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA.

HE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM

THE ANDPANY Steam-ship

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES. ALSO,

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA.

N Tuesday, the 23rd August, at Noon, the IPERATRICE,

Commandant MASSENET, Britannic Majesty's Mails, and Cargo, will leave this places, in connection :-

H.I.M.N., with Her Passengers, Specie, Port for the above

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste:

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 21st instant; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 22nd.

Hongkong, 4th August, 1864.

NOTICE.

and responsibility of Mr.

EMEU, Captain EASTLA4, with Her Ma-interest an iron piini, tored on the oth

jesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Sunday, the 28th August, 1864, at 9 A.M.

　　　　CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 26th, SPECIE until Noon on the 27th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 26th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

　　　　* *A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and must be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu- larly requested to note the Terms and Condition of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental

Steam Navigation Company's Office, Hongkong, 13th August, 1864.

June, 1864.

Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.

Our Firm now consists of Mr. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr.

DANISH CONSULATE,

281

HONGKONG, 12th August, 1864.

T is hereby notified for general information that the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Naviga- tion between Denmark and China, concluded at Tientsin on the 13th July, 1863, was ratified and the ratifications duly exchanged at Shanghae on the 29th July ultimo, H. E. the Admiral Steen Bille acting on behalf of H. D. M. Government and the High Commissioners, H. E. General Li- Heng-Sung, and H. E. Commissioner of Finance Lin-Hsun-Kas on behalf of H.I.M. Government. By order,

GEORGE J. HELLAND, H.D.M. Actg. Consul.

In re the Estate of the late WM. JOHNSTON.

LL persons indebted to this estate are re- quested to make early payment, and all persons having claims are requested to send them accompanied with proof on or before the 8th day of November next, to

W. R. DALZIEL, THOS. GREEN,

Executors.

Hongkong, 10th August, 1864.

In re the Estate of the late MERWANJEE

EDULJEE BISNEE.

OTICE.-All persons having claims against this Estate are requested to send in the same to the undersigned, accompanied by proper proofs of debt, on or before the Fifteenth day of August next.

JAMSETJEE RUTTUNJEE,

Administrator.

Hongkong, 9th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. JOHN Twist in the firm of FARBRIDGE, HOL-

LIDAY & Co., Manchester, and in our houses in China, ceased on the 31st December, 1863.

HOLLIDAY, WISE & Co. Hongkong, 11th February, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HANS PETER HANSSEN is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

DENT & Co.

HE authority of MR. WILLIAM BALFOUR

THE autor to sign our firm per procuration

ccases this day.

MR. STEWART DOUGLAS takes charge of our business at Foochow, and is authorised to sigu our firm per procuration at that port.

SMITH, KENNEDY & Co. China, 15th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE.

FLETCHER & Co.

OUR

China, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE. UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

time. The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

With reference to the foregoing announcement

for Lloyds at Canton and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

the business of the late firm of WALKER PAR

BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

Oswald's Terrace,

D. NORONHA.

Hongkong, 10th January, 1863.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OsWALD'S TERRACE WELLINGTON STREET.

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DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 34.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

VOL. X.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 7 OF 1864.

SATURDAY, 30TH APRIL, 1864.

PRESENT:

His Excellency the GOVERNOR and all the Members, except the COLONIAL TREASURER, absent from indisposition, the AUDITOR GENERAL absent on vacation leave at Shanghai, and the SURVEYOR GENERAL, absent on leave to England.

The Council met to-day, pursuant to adjournment.

The Minutes of the Council held on the 16th Instant, were read and approved.

The Bill "to render admissible in certain cases the Depositions of Witnesses who cannot be produced at the Trial," was read a second time, and the Council went into Committee upon the said Bill.

Section 1 agreed to.

Sections 2 and 3, amended and agreed to.

Section 4 agreed to.

Two new Clauses were added, and ordered to stand as Sections 5 and 6.

Preamble amended and agreed to.

Title amended and agreed to.

The Bill having gone through Committee, the Governor put the Question-That this Bill, as amended, do pass, and that the Title be-"An Ordinance to render admissible in certain cases the Deposi- tions of Witnesses who cannot be produced at the Trial, and to make provision for the reception in Evidence of the Statements of the accused."

Question put and carried,—the Ordinance being numbered “No. 6 of 1864.”

The Bill "to enable the Governor to appoint Commissioners for preparing a New Edition of the Ordinances of this Colony" was read a second time, and the Council went into Committee upon the said Bill.

Sections 1 and 2 agreed to.

Section 3,-Blank filled up, and agreed to.

Section 4 amended and agreed to.

Sections 5 and 6 agreed to.

Preamble amended and agreed to.

Title amended and agreed to.

The Bill having gone through Committee, the GOVERNOR put the Question-That this Bill, as amended, do pass, and that the Title be-“An Ordinance for compiling a New Edition of the Ordinances of this Colony."

Question put and carried,—the Ordinance being numbered "No. 7 of 1864.”

The Council adjourned sine die.

Read and approved, this 15th Day of August, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO,

Clerk of Councils.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON,

Governor.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

GENERAL ORDERS.

Regulating the Practice and Procedure of the Supreme Court exercising Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy.

　　In pursuance of the powers vested in me by "The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1864," I, HENRY JOHN BALL, Esquire, Acting Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, have framed the following General Orders, and do certify the same to His Excellency the Governor and to the Legislative Council accordingly.

27th of July, 1864.

HENRY JOHN BALL.

Repeal of Previous Orders.

　　Any Orders of the Supreme Court relating to matters of Insolvency shall be rescinded and the following shall be the General Orders in force, in the Supreme Court exercising Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy.

Sittings of the Court.

II.

　　The place of Sitting of the Supreme Court exercising Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy shall be the place at which the Supreme Court now holds, or may hereafter hold, its Sittings for the General business of the said Court.

III.

The times of the Sitting of the Supreme Court exercising Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy shall be those appointed for the transaction of the General Civil business of the Court unless the Chief Justice shall otherwise order, and shall appoint a special day for the sitting of the said Court, exercising Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy.

Officers of Court.

IV.

The Officers of the Court shall perform the same duties and exercise the same powers as were heretofore performed and exercised by them respectively as Officers of the Supreme Court exercising Jurisdiction in Insolvency, unless the performance or exercise of such duties or powers may be inconsistent with the provisions of "The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1864," or with these Orders, or unless the Court should, in any case, otherwise direct or allow.

Proceedings.

The several forms, specified in the Schedule to these Orders annexed, for the several purposes therein stated, shall be observed and used with such alterations as may be necessary to meet the circumstances of any particular case.

VI.

All proceedings shall be sealed with the seal of the Court and remain of record in the Court, so as to form a complete record of each Bankruptcy, and they shall not be removed for any purpose except for the use of the Officers of the Court or by special direction of the Chief Justice or Registrar.

VII.

All Office copies of Petitions, proceedings, books, papers and writings, or any parts thereof, provided for any bankrupt, or for any debtor or creditor of a bankrupt, or Attorney of any such bankrupt, debtor or creditor shall be charged and paid for at the rate of fifteen cents per folio of seventy-two words, and such copies shall be made forthwith after application for the same.

VIII.

In lieu of attaching a copy of the Hongkong Government Gazette to the proceedings in each Bank- ruptcy or other matter, the Registrar shall make a memorandum of the advertisement in the Hongkong Government Gazette and of the date thereof with proper reference to the file to facilitate search; and one copy of every Hongkong Government Gazette and of each newspaper in which any notice in any matter of Bankruptcy is inserted, shall be delivered to the Registrar who shall file the same.

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IX.

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　　　　No affidavit shall be filed unless it is properly intituled in the Court and matter in which the same is to be used; and after an affidavit is left with the Registrar to be filed, it is not to be delivered to any person whatever, except by order of the Court.

As to Petitions, &c.

A Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy may either be written or printed.

XI.

　　　　Upon every Petition the Registrar or Deputy Registrar or, in the absence of both of these Offi- cers, the Clerk of the Court shall note the precise time of the filing of such Petition.

XII.

Before adjudication of Bankruptcy upon any Petition the Petitioner shall state on oath, by affi- davit, that the several allegations in the Petition are true.

XIII.

No adjudication shall be made on the Petition of a Debtor for adjudication of Bankruptcy against himself in the absence of the Petitioner, unless the Petitioner is in custody or his attendance be dis- pensed with by special Order of the Court.

XIV.

　　　The memorandum required to be indorsed on a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, before any adjudication shall be made under Section X. of "The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1864," shall be in the form specified in the Schedule 3 to these Orders annexed.

XV.

After Adjudication, the Court shall without any application by the Bankrupt appoint a Sitting for the Bankrupt to surrender and conform. Such Sitting to be also a public Meeting of Creditors for such proceedings as may be taken under Section LXVII. of "The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1864," and such Adjudication and Meeting shall be advertised in the Hongkong Government Gazette and one local Newspaper within ten days after the date of Adjudication. The Adjudication must be dated of the day on which it is made.

XVI.

　　　　The party presenting the Petition shall provide and fill up two forms of adjudication, one to be delivered to the Bankrupt, the other to be filed in Court.

XVII.

　　　　In the Adjudication to be made upon a Petition the Court shall grant the Bankrupt protection from arrest; and shall indorse thereon a Notice to the Bankrupt of the time and place of holding the Sitting at which he is to surrender and conform as aforesaid; and the Registrar shall deliver to the Bankrupt a duplicate of the adjudication, and shall make on the adjudication to be filed a note that he has so delivered the duplicate of the adjudication to the Bankrupt. Where the Petitioner is not present the duplicate of the adjudication must be personally served on the Bankrupt, unless the Court shall in any particular case dispense with such service.

As to Judgment Debtor Summons.

XVIII.

　　　　Every Creditor applying for a Judgment Debtor Summons shall file an Affidavit of Debt, and such Affidavit shall be in the form specified in the Schedule 8 to these Orders annexed.

XIX.

　　　　Every Judgment Debtor Summons shall be in the form specified in the Schedule 9 to these Orders annexed.

XX.

　　　　Every such Summons shall be indorsed with a Notice in the form specified in the Schedule 10 to these Orders annexed.

XXI.

　　　　Every such Summons is to be served personally unless the Court shall, in any case, direct that service in some other manner shall be deemed good service.

XXII.

Every such Summons shall be served four days at least before the time for appearance therein mentioned and within two months from the date thereof, including the day of such date and not afterwards.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

Letter of Attorney. XXIII.

Every Creditor may, by Letter of Attorney which may be in the form set forth in Schedule 11 to these Orders annexed, authorize the Official Assignee or any other person to represent him at any Meeting of the Creditors and to vote for him on any question submitted to the Creditors at such Mecting or any adjournment thereof and also in the choice of the Creditors Assignee.

As to Trust Deeds for benefit of Creditors.

XXIV.

In order to facilitate the making of entries under Section CLXIV., the party producing such Deed or his Attorney shall deliver to the Registrar a Memorandum in the form specified in the Schedule 12 to these Orders annexed, or as near thereto as may be, and such Memorandum shall be signed by the party producing such Deed or by his Attorney.

XXV.

　　The Affidavit required by Section CLXIII., paragraph 6, may be in the form specified in Schedule 13 to these Orders annexed.

XXVI.

　　The Certificate required by Section CLXIII., paragraph 6, may be in the form specified in Schedule 14 to these Orders annexed.

XXVII.

　　The Memorandum of Registration required by Section CLXVI. to be written on the face of every deed or instrument, on being registered, shall be in the form specified in Schedule 15 to these Orders annexed.

XXVIII.

　　The Certificate of the Registration of the Deed under Section CLXVIII. as a protection in Bankruptcy shall be in the form specified in Schedule 16 to these Orders annexed.

As to Order of Discharge. XXIX.

　　The Order of Discharge as provided for by Section CL. shall be in the form specified in the Schedule 7 to these Orders annexed or as near thereto as may be.

As to Fees.

XXX.

　　The Fees payable, and the Charges and Costs to be allowed, shall be those heretofore allowed in matters of Insolvency, so far as the same can be made applicable to the business required to be trans- acted under "The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1864;" if however it be necessary for the Registrar in any case to allow Fees of a different description, he shall use as his guide in the amount the Fees heretofore allowed in matters of Insolvency.

As to payment of Dividend. XXXI.

　　The Dividend to which any Creditor is entitled shall be paid to him in a manner similar to that which has hitherto been in use in matters of Insolvency.

As to disposal of Monies by Creditors Assignee.

XXXII.

All Monies not necessarily retained shall be deposited by the Creditors Assignee in one of the Banks of Hongkong, such Bank, prior to such deposit, being in each case mentioned to, and approved of by, the Chief Justice.

Definition of Terms. XXXIII.

All Words and Expressions used in these Orders shall be construed in conformity with the Interpretation Clause (Section IX.) of "The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864."

Short Title.

XXXIV.

These Orders may be cited for all Purposes as "The Bankruptcy Orders 1864."

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 15th Day of August, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO. Clerk of Councils.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

SCHEDULE REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDERS.

SCHEDULE 1.

"The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1864."

Petition of a Creditor for Adjudication in Bankruptcy.

TO THE SUPREme Court,

IN BANKRUPTCY.

287

Secs. 10 and 40.

The humble Petition of [here insert, at full length the name, address and description of the Petitioner] Sheweth,

That [here insert at full length the name, address and description of the Person against whom the Petition for Adjudication is made] is indebted to your Petitioner in the Sum of Three Hundred Dollars [i? two Petitioners Four Hundred Dollars and if three or more Five Hundred Dollars] and that Petitioner has been informed and believes that the said

did lately commit an Act of Bankruptcy

your

within the true intent and meaning of "The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864.'

　　　Your Petitioner therefore humbly prays that on proof of the requisites in that behalf Adjudication of Bankruptcy may be made against the said

Petitioner will ever pray, &c.

See Sec 4

And your

Signed by the Petitioner on the

Signed A. B.

day of

186

in the presence of

Solicitor in the matter of the said Petition.

　　　N.B.-If the Petition be by Partners, alter the form accordingly and let it be signed by one on behalf of himself and partners.

SCHEDULE 2.

Affidavit of Truth of Allegation in Petition

Secs. 31 and 40.

and

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　the Petitioner named in the Petition hereunto annexed make oath say that the several allegations in the said Petition are true.

Sworn, &c., at

this

day of

186

Before me.

SCHEDULE 3.

Memorandum required to be indorsed on a Petition for Adjudication of Bankruptcy.

Take Notice

　Within is a copy of a Petition for Adjudication of Bankruptcy verified by the oath of the Petitioner and under the Seal of the Supreme Court, in Bankruptcy, filed in the said Court against you the within named

　　　The Court has ordered that you do appear on this Petition at or before the expiration of days after the day of service thereof.

The Petition will be heard at the Court on the

day of

and place you are to appear by yourself or your Solicitor on such Petition.

at which time

Dated the

day of

(Seal of the Court,)

186

SCHEDULE 4.

Registrar.

Solicitor in the matter of the within Petition.

Petition for Adjudication by a Debtor against himself.

TO THE SUPREME COURT,

IN BANKRUPTCY.

The humble Petition of [here insert at full length the name, address and description of the Petitioner] Sheweth.

Sec. 10.

Sec. 31.

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Sec. 34.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

That your Petitioner being unable to meet his engagements with his creditors doth pray that he may be adjudged a Bankrupt.

And your Petitioner will ever pray, &c.

Signed by the Petitioner on the

(Signed,)

day of

186

in the presence of

Solicitor in the matter of the Petition.

SCHEDULE 5.

Notice by a Debtor in Custody of his intention to present a Petition for Adjudication of Bankruptcy against himself.

Take notice that I intend to Petition the Supreme Court in Bankruptcy for Adjudication of Bankruptcy against myself.

Dated this

day of

To the Superintendent or Keeper of the Gaol.

186

A. B.

SCHEDULE 6.

Sec. 33.

IN THE SUPREME COURT,

IN BANKRUPTCY.

Adjudication in Bankruptcy.

[The form may be

readily altered to meet all cases of Adjudica- tion.]

In the Matter of A. B.

Upon reading the Petition of the above named A. B., praying [as in Petition] and also his Affidavit stating that the several allegations in the said Petition are true, I do adjudge the said A. B. a Bankrupt and I do hereby grant the said Bankrupt protection from arrest from any claim debt or demand now due from, or owing by him, until the

and I do appoint a

186

Sitting to be held at

of the clock in the

day of on the

day of noon precisely, at which Sitting the Bankrupt is required to surrender and conform and which Sitting I appoint also to be a public Meeting of Creditors of the Bankrupt for such proceedings as may be taken under "The Bankruptcy ?rdinance 1864.”

Sec. 61.

Given under my Hand and the Seal of this Court this

(L.S.)

day of

186

Chief Justice.

Endorsement on Adjudication to be filed in Court.

On the day on which this Adjudication was made, I, C. D., the Registrar of this Court delivered to to the Bankrupt a duplicate of the Adjudication.

Note.-Every time the protection is renewed these words should be added at the bottom of, or endorsed on the Duplicate, Adjudication, and on the Adjudication to be filed in Court.

I hereby give further protection to the Bankrupt until the

Dated this

day of

186

Chief Justice.

Endorsement to be made on Adjudication at time of Adjudication.

Take notice that you, A. B., are required to attend personally at day of and then to surrender and conform.

Dated this

186

day of

of the clock in the

186

on the

noon precisely there

Registrar.

Further Endorsement to be made on Adjudication at first Meeting.

Take notice that you, A. B., are required to attend personally at the Sitting of the Court to be held

↓

on the

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

day of

186 at

of the clock in the

noon precisely being the day appointed for the passing of your last examination, when and where you are required to surrender yourself, and to make a full discovery and disclosure of your estate and effects. And further take notice that you are required to prepare a Statement of your accounts and to file the same in Court ten days at least before the day so appointed for your last examination.

289

Dated this

day of

186

Registrar.

SCHEDULE 7.

Order of Discharge.

IN THE SUPREME COURT,

IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter of A.B. of

Adjudged Bankrupt on the

day of

186

for the said Bankrupt

Whereas at a public Sitting of this Court held on the to pass his last Examination and also to make application for his Order of Discharge under "The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864" whereof and of the purport whereof the notice required in that behalf was duly given, the said Bankrupt passed his last Examination and upon application then and there made by the said Bankrupt for such discharge it was adjudged by the Court that the said Bankrupt was entitled to such discharge: Now therefore the Court allows and orders such discharge accordingly [if the order were granted subject to any condition or were granted after suspension, alter and state the facts accordingly.]

Given under my hand and Seal of this Court on the

(L.S.)

day of

186

Chief Justice.

SCHEDULE 8 (a).

Secs. 60, 138 & 150.

Affidavit for summoning a Judgment Debtor.

Scc. 19.

IN THE SUPREME COURT,

IN BANKRUPTCY.

I, A.B. of

make oath and say as follows:

　　　　　1. I say that C.D. is justly and truly indebted to me in the sum of $ Judgment of the Court of"

C.D. on the*

day of

of costs is due to me and the sum of $ sum of $

2. I say that I verily believe that I am entitled to sue out against the said C.D. a writ of capias ad 1864." satisfaciendum or to charge him in execution of the said debt.

　　upon and by virtue of a for the said sum of $

recovered by me against the said last past, and of which said sum the sum of $

exclusive *The day of signing for taxed costs is due to me, making together the said final Judgment which must be after the pas- sing of "The Bank- ruptey Ordinance

Sworn, &c.

SCHEDULE 8 (b).

Affidavit to be used in Cases of Disobedience to Decree in Equity, &c.

IN THE SUPREME COURT,

IN BANKRUPTCY.

We, A.B. of

and C.D. of

1. I, A.B. for myself that E.F. of

severally make oath and say as follows:

is justly and truly indebted to me in the Sum of upon and by virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court of Hongkong bearing date the day of

and made in a certain suit then pending wherein I the said A.B. was Plaintiff and the said E.F. Defendant whereby the said E.F. was decreed to pay to me the Sum of

exclusive of costs, and the Sum of $

for taxed costs, making together the and upon which a peremptory order made by the said Court was obtained by

directing [as in the Order.]

said Sum of $

me on the

day of

2. I, C.D. for myself say that I did on the

day of

serve the said

E.F. with a true a copy of the said decree by delivering to, or leaving the same with the Solicitor of, the said E.F. at his Office at

3. I, C.D. further say that I did on the

the said E.F. with a true copy of the said peremptory Order.

day of

personally serve

　　　　Lastly, I, A.B. say that the said E.F. has not paid or secured or tendered or compounded for the said debt, but the said debt still remains wholly due and unpaid.

Sworn, &c.

Sec. 19.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

SCHEDULE 9.

Sec. 21.

to satisfy a debt of $

"The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864.”

Summons of Judgment Debtor.

These are to will and require you to whom this Summons is directed personally to be and appear

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　day of before the Chief Justice at the Court House in the City of Victoria, Hongkong, on the

of the clock precisely to be examined respecting your ability claimed of you by A. B. of

next at

*If upon a decree upon and by virtue of a Judgment of the Court* in Equity alter the recovered by the said A. B. against you on the form accordingly.

day of

for the said Sum of $

exclusive for taxed You are to be examined also for the discovery of You are moreover to observe the Notice indorsed hereon, and

last and of which said sum the sum of $ of costs is sworn to be due from you to the said A. B. and the sum of $ costs making together the said sum of $ Property applicable to satisfy the said debt. hereof you are not to fail at your peril.

Sec. 164.

Given under my Hand and the Seal of the Court this

(L.S.)

To E. F.

day of

Registrar.

186

SCHEDULE 10.

Notice to be indorsed on Judgment Debtor Summons.

This Summons is served upon you pursuant to the provisions of "The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864," and is founded on an Affidavit of Debt which was filed in the Supreme Court on the

day of 186. And you are hereby informed that if after service of this Summons or due notice thereof you do not pay the debt and costs within mentioned, or secure or compound for the same to the satisfaction of the Creditor, then on your appearance to this Summons, or if shall not

you appear, having no lawful impediment allowed by the Court, and in either case without the presentation of a petition for Adjudication or other proceeding, the Court may adjudge you Bankrupt.

This Summons was issued by

Solicitor for the Plaintiff

This Summons was issued in person by the Plaintiff who resides at [here insert a sufficient description of the Plaintiff's residence.]

SCHEDULE 11.

Form of Letter of Attorney.

In the Matter of A. B. a Bankrupt.

SIR,-I [or We] hereby authorize you to attend the Meeting of Creditors in this matter advertised or directed to be holden at

on the

day of

or any adjournment thereof and then and there for me [or us] and in my [or our] name to vote for or against [here state the resolution or object of the Meeting] and in the choice of Assignee or Assignees of the Estate of the Bankrupt.

Witness to the Signature of

SCHEDULE 12.

A. B.

or A. B. for self and Partners.

Memorandum of Deed or other Instrument to be registered pursuant to "The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864."

(1) Title of Deed, whether Deed of assignment, composition or inspectorship.

(2) Date of Deed.

(3) Date of Execution by Debtor.

(4) Name and Description of the Debtor as in the Deed.

(5) The Names and Descriptions of the Trustees or other parties to the Deed, not including the Creditors.

(6) A short Statement of the nature of the Deed.

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SCHEDULE 13.

A ffidavit required by Sec. CLXIII of “ The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864,” paragraph 6.

1, A. B. [the Debtor or some person able to depose there to] make oath and say as follows, that the deed or instrument now produced and marked with the letter A bearing date the

day of and made between [state the parties to the deed not including the Names of the Creditors] being a deed [describe its nature] has been executed, or by writing assented to, or approved of, by a Majority in number, representing three-fourths in value of the Creditors of me [the debtor when the debtor deposes] or of

[the debtor where some other person deposes whose debts amount to Fifty Dollars and upwards and I [the debtor where the debtor deposes] verily believe that the amount in value of my property, credits, estate and effects comprised in such deed is And where another person deposes he must state that after due inquiry made, to the best of his knowledge, information and belief the amount in value of the property, credits, estate and effects of

the said debtor comprised in such deed is

SCHEDULE 14.

Form of Certificate by Trustee under Sec. CLXIII of" The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864."

I the undersigned [if more than one Trustee alter accordingly] being a Trustee under a Deed or Instrument bearing date the

day of

and made between [state the parties not including the names of Creditors] being a deed [describe the nature thereof] do hereby certify that a Majority in number representing three-fourths in value of the said C. D. [debtor] whose debts amount to Fifty Dollars or upwards, have executed or in writing assented to or approved of such deed or instrument; and I also certify that after full inquiry made to the best of my knowledge information and belief the amount in value of the property, credits estate and effects of the said C. D. [debtor] comprised in such deed is [

]

[Signature of Trustee]-

SCHEDULE 15.

Memorandum of Registration required by Sec. CLXVI of "The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864." "This Deed or Instrument was brought into the Office of the Registrar of the Supreme Court in Bankruptcy for Registration on the

day of

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　at the hour of on that day and was duly registered pursuant to the provisions of 'The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864.'"

SCHEDULE 16.

Certificate of Registration of Deed and Protection to Debtor.

　　　　I being the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Hongkong exercising Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy do certify that on the

day of

and at the hour of

day of

on such day a certain deed or instrument bearing date the and made and executed by and between [set forth parties not including the names of the Creditors] being a deed or instrument [set forth the nature and effect thereof] was brought into my Office for Registration and was duly registered pursuant to the provisions of "The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864."

186

Given under my Hand and Seal of the Court at Hongkong, the

[Seal of the Court.]

day of

A. B.

Sec. 168.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

The following Bills, read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held this day, are published for general information.

By Order,

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 15th August, 1864.

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SCHEDULE 13.

A ffidavit required by Sec. CLXIII of “ The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864,” paragraph 6.

1, A. B. [the Debtor or some person able to depose there to] make oath and say as follows, that the deed or instrument now produced and marked with the letter A bearing date the

the said debtor comprised in such deed is

SCHEDULE 14.

Form of Certificate by Trustee under Sec. CLXIII of" The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864."

I the undersigned [if more than one Trustee alter accordingly] being a Trustee under a Deed or Instrument bearing date the

day of

]

[Signature of Trustee]-

SCHEDULE 15.

day of

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　at the hour of on that day and was duly registered pursuant to the provisions of 'The Bankruptcy Ordinance 1864.'"

SCHEDULE 16.

Certificate of Registration of Deed and Protection to Debtor.

　　　　I being the Registrar of the Supreme Court of Hongkong exercising Jurisdiction in Bankruptcy do certify that on the

day of

and at the hour of

day of

186

Given under my Hand and Seal of the Court at Hongkong, the

[Seal of the Court.]

day of

A. B.

Sec. 168.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION,

The following Bills, read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council held this day, are published for general information.

By Order,

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 15th August, 1864.

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292

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

Title.

Preamble.

Ordinances repealed.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance for consolidating and amending the Laws relative to Jurors and Juries.

[ August, 1864.]

Whereas the Laws relative to the Summoning of Jurors and the formation of Juries are numerous and complicated, and it is expedient to consolidate and simplify the same and in some respects to amend the said Laws: Be it enacted by His Excel- lency the Governor of Hongkong with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof as follows:-

I. The several Ordinances and parts of Ordinances set forth in Schedule (A) to this Ordinance annexed, are hereby repealed to the extent to which the same are by such Schedule expressed to be repealed, except as to the now existing "Jurors' List," which shall continue in force until the first day of March now next ensuing, and except as to anything done or fine incurred before the coming into operation of this Ordinance.

II. All questions of fact whether of a Civil or Criminal nature upon which Issue excel by a Jury or shall be taken in the course of any Proceeding in the Supreme Court or before the Sheriff, Commissioner or other Officer of the same and all Questions of Idiotcy, Lunacy and Unsoundness of mind shall, except in cases otherwise provided for, be tried by a Jury of Seven Men.

All questions of fact &c., to be de-

Seven.

to be Verdict of Jury

requisite.

Verdict of Majority III. In the event of any of the Jurors dissenting from the residue, the Verdict of unless in Capital Cases a Majority shall be held and deemed to all intents and purposes to be the Verdict of where unanimity is the Jury; Provided always, that if any person be arraigned for any offence visited by the Law with Capital Punishment, then and in such case the Jury must be unanimous in their Verdict of Guilty, but if such Majority should find such person guilty of a less crime than the Capital one, then sentence of law shall follow the verdict of the Majority.

Who qualified to serve as Jurors.

Names of Residents

on demand for the

IV. Every Male Person between the Ages of Twenty-one and Sixty Years, being of sound Mind, and not afflicted with Deafness, Blindness, or other Infirmity, who shall be a good and sufficient Person resident within the Colony shall be qualified and liable to serve as a Juror: Provided, that no Member of the Colonial Councils, nor Person holding any Office or Situation of Emolument under the Government, nor salaried Foreign Functionaries of Foreign Governments not carrying on business, nor any Barrister, Physician, Attorney, or Surgeon actually practising as such within the Colony, nor any Chemist or Druggist carrying on his business therein, nor any Clergyman or Dissenting Minister, nor any Officer employed in the Military or Naval Service of Her Majesty, nor any Person ignorant of the English Language, shall be, or be deemed liable to serve as a Juror.

V. Every Person on demand by the Sheriff or some Person duly authorized by to be given to Sheriff him shall deliver in writing to the Sheriff or authorized Person as aforesaid his purpose of forming Christian or other Names, and the Surname or Names at full length under Penalty of

his refusing or neglecting so to do of a Sum not exceeding One hundred Dollars.

Jury List.

Penalty how levied.

Disposal of Fines.

Sheriff to make out

VI. Such Fine shall be imposed and levied at the discretion and under Order of the Supreme Court on Complaint made by the Sheriff to the said Court in that behalf.

VII. All Fines so levied shall be paid into the hands of the Registrar of the Supreme Court and by him accounted for to the Colonial Treasurer.

VIII. The Sheriff shall make a List in alphabetical order of all men who shall be Jury List and transmit qualified to serve as Jurors, setting forth the Christian and Surnames of each at full shall forward the same length, together with his place of abode, and shall sign and transmit a copy of such through the Clerk of List to the Registrar of the Supreme Court, who shall thereupon cause a copy of such Governor and Legis- List to be posted for the Term of One Fortnight on or in some conspicuous Part of Approval on Altera- the Court House to the end that the Inhabitants of the Colony may, as the Case shall be, apply by Notice in writing to the Registrar requiring that their names may be

the Councils to the

lative Council for

tion.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

　　respectively either added to or struck off from the said List, upon Cause duly assigned in such Notice; and the Registrar immediately after the Expiration of the Time for posting such List, shall forward the same, and such Notices as may be so served on him, to the Clerk of the Legislative Council, to the end that the Governor with the Advice of the Council (and he and they are hereby empowered so to do) may strike off or add such name or names from among those of the said Inhabitants as to the said Governor and Council may appear fit, and the said List when so approved of or altered, shall be returned to the Registrar by the Clerk of the Council and called the "Jurors' List," and shall be in force until the First Day of March which shall be in the year next ensuing, that in which such return shall have been made.

　　　　IX. Every Jury List in force within the Colony shall contain the Surnames of all men who shall be qualified and liable to serve on Juries together with the Christian or other names by which such Persons are usually known, whether such names shall have been delivered in writing in accordance with the provisions in the Section last aforesaid or have been inserted therein by the Sheriff or by the Governor and Legis- lative Council.

　　　　X. If the Sheriff or other Minister or Officer shall wilfully insert or omit in the List of Jurors the name of any man which ought not to be so inserted or omitted for according to the List of Jurors so to be made out as aforesaid, or shall fail to sign and transmit a correct Copy of such List to the Registrar as hereinbefore directed, or shall otherwise fail well and truly to do and perform all and every the Acts, Matters and Things, hereby required to be by him performed, such Sheriff or other Minister or Officer, shall be fined at the discretion of the Court.

Jury List.

293

Penalty on Sheriff

neglect of Duty.

use for One Year.

　　　　XI. On or before the first day of February in each Year, the Sheriff shall make Jury List to be in out and transmit a fresh July List, in Manner and Form as hereinbefore directed; and such fresh Jury List, when so transmitted, and approved of or altered as aforesaid, shall be brought into use the First Day of March then next following, and shall continue to be used for one Year.

　　　　XII. When the Jury List shall be completed and returned to the Registrar, he shall cause the Names therein to be written on separate Cards and placed in a Ballot Box to be kept for that purpose, and whenever it shall be requisite to summon a Jury, the Sheriff shall attended at the Registrar's Office and in the presence of him or his Deputy draw from the said Box Eighteen and at Criminal Sessions Thirty of the said names to form a Panel and the Cards so drawn shall thereupon be locked up in a separate Box therein to remain until the entire of the Names in the Ballot Box shall be exhausted by subsequent Panels, when all the names of the Jurors shall be returned to the Ballot Box, if required, for the purposes of the current year, and in such Case the Names shall again be redrawn in manner aforesaid.

Manner of forming

Panel.

For Summoning

XIII. The Sheriff shall, before the Sitting of any Court whereat a Jury shall be necessary, issue summonses according to the Form in the Schedule (B,) hereunto Juries. annexed requiring the Attendance thereat of the Persons so drawn from the Ballot Box, and every such Summons shall be personally served upon, or left at the usual Place of Abode of, the Person so summoned Two clear Days before the Day appointed for the Sitting of the Court.

XIV. The Sheriff shall also, at the same time, cause to be delivered to the Registrar, Deputy Registrar or Clerk of the Court, a Panel containing the names, places of Abode, and Additions, of the Persons so summoned.

Panel.

　　　　XV. If any Juror having been duly served with such Summons, shall fail to Penalty for Non- attend, or being present shall not appear when called, or after appearance shall with- attendance. draw himself without the Permission of the Court, the Court shall, unless some reasonable excuse be proved on Oath or Affidavit or otherwise to the Satisfaction of the Court, set upon the Person so making Default such Fine, not exceeding the Sum of One Hundred Dollars, as to the said Court shall seem meet.

for.

　　　　　XVI. At the Sitting of the Court the Names of all the Jurors summoned shall be Jury to be balloted written on separate pieces of Card of equal Size and put into a Box, and the Registrar, Deputy Registrar or Clerk of the said Court shall, in open Court draw therefrom until Seven Jurors appear, who, after all just causes of challenge allowed shall remain as fair and indifferent, and the same shall be done whenever it shall be necessary to form a new Jurv.

294

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

Governor and Coun-

Names of not less than

who shall be liable to

XVII. When and so often as the List of Jurors shall have been transmitted by cil to mark off the the Registrar in manner aforesaid to the Governor and Legislative Council, he and 24 Persons in the they shall mark off, and designate with the Term, "Special Juror," not less than General Jury List, Twenty-four of the Names contained in the List, and the Names of such Special Jurors serve as Special Jurors. shall be formed into a separate List; and if either the Plaintiff or the Defendant in any Suit or Action, or the Prosecutor or Defendant in any Indictment or Information other than for Treason or Felony, shall be desirous of having such Suit or Action, Indictment or Information, tried by a Special Jury, (such Special Jury to consist of Seven Men so marked or designated as aforesaid,) it shall be lawful for the Court, upon motion for that purpose, to appoint a Special Jury for the Trial of any Issue joined in any of the said Cases and triable by a Jury, which shall be balloted for from the said Special Jury List by the Sheriff in the presence of the Registrar or his Deputy as hereinbefore provided for in the Case of a Common Jury, and summoned in the like manner. Provided that the Party applying for such Special Jury, and who shall have obtained a Rule or Order of the Court for that purpose, shall, on entering the Cause for Trial, deposit with the Registrar or other Officer of the Court, a Sum sufficient to cover the expenses of the Special Jury; otherwise the Rule or Order of Court to be of no effect. And it is hereby further provided, that Special Jurors shall be exempt from serving on any Common Jury and that the Verdict of every Special Jury shall be subject to the said Provisions respecting Majorities, as if it were a Common Jury.

Power to the Court

　　　　　　　　XVIII. Nothing herein contained shall prevent the Court from exempting in its on Cause shewn to discretion any Person or Persons from serving as a Juror on any Trial, or from serving or to remove removing their Names from the List of Jurors, on Cause being shewn for so doing.

exempt Jurors from

their Names from the List.

No Challenge except for Cause.

Talesman.

　As to new Jury for new Cases.

How Jury when

any Prisoner, to be kept.

XIX. No person who shall be put upon his Trial either for Treason, Felony, or Misdemeanour, shall be allowed to challenge any of the Jurors except for Cause.

XX. Whenever there shall be a Deficiency of Jurors, it shall be lawful for the Court, at the Prayer of either of the Parties in the Cause, with or without the consent of the opposite Party, to put upon the Jury so many good and lawful Men of the Bystanders, as shall be sufficient to make up the full Number thereof.

XXI. The Names of the Persons sworn as Jurors in manner aforesaid, shall be marked on the List; and those Names so drawn shall be kept apart by themselves until such Jury shall have given in their Verdict and the same shall be recorded or until such Jury shall, by Order of the Court, be discharged; and then the Names shall be returned to the Box, there to be kept with the other Names remaining at that time undrawn; and so often and so long as any Case remains to be tried: Provided always, that if any Case shall be brought on to be tried in the Court before the Jury in any other Case shall have brought in their Verdict, it shall be lawful for the Court to order another Jury to be drawn from the Residue of the said Cards for the Trial of the Case which shall be so brought on to be tried: Provided also, that where no objection shall be made on behalf of the Plaintiff or Prosecutor, or on behalf of the Defendant or Prisoner it shall be lawful for the Court to try any Case with the same Jury that shall have previously tried, or been drawn to try any other Case without their Names being returned to the Box and redrawn or to order the Name of any Person on such Jury, whom both Parties may consent to withdraw or who may be justly challenged or excused by the Court to be set aside and another Name to be drawn from the Box, and to try the Case with the Residue of such original Jury, and with such Person or Persons whose Name or Names shall be so drawn and who shall appear and be approved as indifferent, and so as often and as long as any Case remains to be tried.

XXII. After the Jury in any Case shall have been sworn, or charged with any sworn or charged with Prisoner, they shall be kept in some convenient Place in Court apart by themselves until the Chief Justice or other presiding Judge has summed up the Evidence and has left the Case with the Jury, and if any such Jury shall desire to withdraw for the purpose of considering their Verdict, then they shall be kept by an Officer of the Court in some convenient Place apart by themselves until they are agreed upon their Verdict, or be discharged therefrom by the Court; and the Officer shall be sworn that he will suffer none to have access to them, or speak to them, and that he will not speak to them himself except to ask whether they are agreed upon their Verdict, or to commu- nicate between them and the Court.

How Jury to be XXIII. Whenever it may be necessary for the Court to adjourn the further to adjouru the Court. Sitting of the Court during the trial of any Case, it shall be competent to the Court

kept when necessary

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

to direct the Jury to be removed to some convenient Place in the neighbourhood of the Court during the said Adjournment, under the charge of a Proper Officer of the Court.

295

Provision in Case

of Juror.

　　　　　XXIV. If during the trial of any Action, Indictment, or Informatior, any one or any two of the said Jurors shall be disabled by Death, Illness, or bodily Infirmity from of Death or Disability serving on the Jury, it shall be lawful for the Court in its Discretion to order the trial of such Action, Indictment or Information, to be proceeded with in like manner as if the full number of Jurors had continued to serve on the Jury, and any Verdict returned by the remaining Jurors, or by a majority, shall be of equal validity and have the same force and effect as if it had been returned by a Jury consisting of the full number of seven Jurors: Provided always that in Capital Cases the remaining Jurors must be unanimous in their Verdict in order to warrant sentence of Capital Punishment being passed on the Prisoner; but if he be found Guilty of a Crime less than the Capital one on which he is arraigned, then Sentence shall follow the finding of such majority; Provided always, that it shall be lawful for the Court, instead of proceeding with the trial with the remaining Jurors, to cause a new Jury to be impanelled, sworn and charged with any Prisoner; and the Action, Indictment or Information shall be tried as if such First Jury had not been impanelled.

　　　　　XXV. Whenever the Jury in any Case has withdrawn, and been kept apart for In Case Jury cannot the purpose of considering their Verdict, and shall not have returned the same before agree upon Verdict. all the other Cases for trial at the same Sittings or Sessions shall have been disposed of, and when it shall sufficiently appear to the Court that the said Jury cannot agree upon a Verdict, and that there is not such a majority as aforesaid agreeing, the Court shall discharge such Jury, and shall cause a new Jury to be impanelled and sworn and charged with any Prisoner, and the Action, Indictment or Information shall be tried as if such First Jury had not been impanelled.

　　　　　XXVI. The Verdict of the Jury or majority as hereinbefore mentioned shall in all cases be given by the Foreman, in open Court, and in the presence of all the Jury, and if a Criminal Proceeding in the presence of the Prisoner and shall thereupon be recorded by the Registrar of the Court, and the Registrar shall before taking the Verdict, ask if they are all or by what majority agreed thereon and whether they find for the Plaintiff or for the Defendant, and in the Case of a Prisoner, whether they find such Prisoner "Guilty" or "Not Guilty;" and the Jury shall either pronounce a general Verdict for the Plaintiff or Defendant, or of "Guilty" or "Not Guilty," or else shall return a Special Verdict finding the Facts of the Case: Provided always, that the Jury may acquit any Prisoner of a Part of the Charge against him and find him Guilty of the remainder.

XXVII. On all Inquests to be held by the Coroner, no greater number than Three Jurors shall be necessary.

Verdict.

Coroner's Jury to consist of three.

not attending liable

&c. of the defaulter

　　　　　XXVIII. When any Person shall have been duly summoned to attend as a Juror Any person duly by the Coroner and shall fail or neglect to attend at the time and place specified in summoned as a Juror such Summons, it shall be lawful for the Coroner to cause such Person to be openly to a Penalty not ex- called in his Court three times, to appear and serve as a Juror and upon the non- ceeding Fifty Dollars. appearance of such Person, and proof that such Summons has been served upon him, or left at his usual place of abode, to impose such Fine upon the Person so making default not exceeding Fifty Dollars as to the Coroner shall seem fit; and the Coroner Coroner to make out shall make out and sign a Certificate, containing the Name and Surname, the residence Certificate of Name, and trade or calling of every Person so making default, together with the amount of to be transmitted to a the Fine which shall have been imposed and the cause of such Fine, and shall transmit such Certificate to one of the Police Magistrates who shall cause a copy of such How copy of Certi- Certificate to be served upon the Person so fined, by having it left at his usual place officate to be served and residence, or by sending the same through the Post Office, addressed as aforesaid, and thereupon such Magistrate shall cause such Fine to be levied according to the Pro- visions of Ordinance No. 10 of 1844, in the same manner as if the said Fine had been imposed by himself.

Police Magistra te.

Penalty levied.

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SCHEDULE A.

ORDINANCES TO BE REPEALED.

Date of Ordinance.

Title of Ordinance.

No. 5 of 1847.

An Ordinance for regulating Juries at Coroner's Inquests....

No. 4 of 1851.

No. 3 of 1855.

No. 7 of 1857.

An Ordinance to repeal the Ordinances No. 7 of 1845, entitled "An Ordinance for the Regulation of Jurors and Juries," and No. 4 of 1849, passed for the amendment there- of, and to consolidate and amend the Enactments relating to Jurors and Juries.

An Ordinance to remove Doubts as to the Legality of the Jury List to be in force from the first day of March 1855, and for enabling the Sheriff to render Names with greater accuracy in future Lists.

An Ordinance for amending the Laws relating to Juries and Evidence.

No. 3 of 1858.

An Ordinance for the Supreme Court.

No. 2 of 1860.

An Ordinance to amend the Law relating to Jurors and Witnesses.

No. 4 of 1862.

An Ordinance to amend Ordinance No. 4 of 1851, and to increase the Jury Panel to Thirty.

Extent of Repeal.

The whole Ordinance.

The whole Ordinance

So much of Section 9 as relates to Section 5 of Ordinance No. 4 of 1851,and to Sections 6 and 7 of the same Or dinance.

Section 7.

Sections 5 & 6.

The whole Ordinance.

Mr. A.B.

SCHEDULE B TO WHICH THIS ORDINANCE REFERS.

DULE

SUMMONS TO JURORS.

You are hereby summoned to appear as a Juror at the Supreme Court to be holden at itn his Colony on the

day of

next at the hour of forenoon and there to attend from day to day until you shall be discharged from the Court.

o'clock in the

(Signed)

C.D.,

Sheriff.

N.B.-The Penalty for Disobedience hereto is any sum not exceeding One Hundred Dollars.

Title.

Preamble.

Estimates, 1865.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to apply a Sum not exceeding Six hundred and thirteen thousand Dollars to the Public Service of the year 1865.

[

August, 1864.]

Whereas the Expenditure required for the Service of this Colony for the year 1865 has been estimated at the sum of Six hundred and twelve thousand Three hundred and twenty-two Dollars and Eighty Cents: Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:--

I. A Sum not exceeding Six hundred and thirteen thousand Dollars shall be and the same is hereby charged upon the Revenue of this Colony for the service of the year 1865, and the said Sum so charged shall be expended as hereinafter specified; that is

to say:

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

CIVIL ESTABLISHMENTS:-

www.

297

The Governor, Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Treasurer,

Auditor General, Clerk of Councils,

Surveyor General,

Postmaster General,.

Registrar General,

Harbour Master and Emigration Officer,

JUDICIAL ESTABLISHMENT,

EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT,

ECCLESIASTICAL ESTABLISHMENT,

MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT,.

POLICE MAGISTRATES,

POLICE,

GAOLS,

CHARITABLE ALLOWANCES,

TRANSPORT,..

WORKS AND BUILDINGS,

ROADS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES, MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES,

LAND AND HOUSES PURCHASED, MILITARY CONTRIBUTION,

240.00

6,360.00

4,776.00

8,252.00

72.00

16,102.80

18,168.00

1,680.00

9,040.00

6,560.00

702.00

9,608.00

14,360.00

4,282.00 147,938.00 44,826.00 480.00

1,500.00

168,590.00

52,500.00

4,286.00

92,000.00

TOTAL,.

$612,322.80

No. 132.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　It is hereby notified that from and after the 22nd Instant, the Fees chargeable under Section XI of Ordinance No. 5 of 1845 will be strictly levied at this Office, and that no Certificates, Licenses, Shipping permits, or other documents to which the Official Signature of His Excellency the GOVERNOR or of the COLONIAL SECRETARY is required, will be issued without payment of the authorized Fees, excepting such Licenses or other documents as have been already subjected to the payment of Fees or other charges into the Colonial Treasury.

　　　　The Fee on the GOVERNOR'S Signature under the above Ordinance is $5, and on that of the COLONIAL SECRETARY $2.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th August, 1864.

No. 133.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　Notice is hereby given that after 1st January next all Owners of Houses or Huts situated on Crown Land, not Leased, in the Colony of Hongkong will be required to hold Squatter's Licenses.

　　　　These Squatter's Licenses will be made out on application at the Surveyor General's Office during the months of November and December next, the Licensee will be required to pay One Year's Rent in advance to the Registrar General at his Office in Victoria, on receipt of which the Licenses will be handed over.

The Licenses received will hold good for the year 1865 only.

　　　　All occupiers of cultivated Crown Land will be required to hold Squatter's Licenses which can be obtained in the same way.

The Police will have strict orders after the month of January next to remove all Houses or Huts the owners of which cannot produce a proper License when called upon.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th August, 1864.

No. 131.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Plans and Specification may be

Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office on or before Monday, the 29th Instant, for the erection of a Portion of the Gaol at Stone Cutters' Island. seen on application between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

CIVIL ESTABLISHMENTS:-

www.

297

The Governor, Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Treasurer,

Auditor General, Clerk of Councils,

Surveyor General,

Postmaster General,.

Registrar General,

Harbour Master and Emigration Officer,

JUDICIAL ESTABLISHMENT,

EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT,

ECCLESIASTICAL ESTABLISHMENT,

MEDICAL ESTABLISHMENT,.

POLICE MAGISTRATES,

POLICE,

GAOLS,

CHARITABLE ALLOWANCES,

TRANSPORT,..

WORKS AND BUILDINGS,

ROADS, STREETS, AND BRIDGES, MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES,

LAND AND HOUSES PURCHASED, MILITARY CONTRIBUTION,

240.00

6,360.00

4,776.00

8,252.00

72.00

16,102.80

18,168.00

1,680.00

9,040.00

6,560.00

702.00

9,608.00

14,360.00

4,282.00 147,938.00 44,826.00 480.00

1,500.00

168,590.00

52,500.00

4,286.00

92,000.00

TOTAL,.

$612,322.80

No. 132.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　The Fee on the GOVERNOR'S Signature under the above Ordinance is $5, and on that of the COLONIAL SECRETARY $2.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th August, 1864.

No. 133.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　Notice is hereby given that after 1st January next all Owners of Houses or Huts situated on Crown Land, not Leased, in the Colony of Hongkong will be required to hold Squatter's Licenses.

The Licenses received will hold good for the year 1865 only.

　　　　All occupiers of cultivated Crown Land will be required to hold Squatter's Licenses which can be obtained in the same way.

The Police will have strict orders after the month of January next to remove all Houses or Huts the owners of which cannot produce a proper License when called upon.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th August, 1864.

No. 131.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Plans and Specification may be

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

298

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

PATTERN POST TO THE UNITED KINGDOM.

With reference to Government Notification No. 130 dated the 12th instant, it is hereby notified that on and after the date hereof Patterns of Merchandize may be transmitted by Post from Hongkong to any part of the United Kingdom, at the following rates of postage, which must in all cases be prepaid by means of Postage Stamps of Hongkong.

Via Southampton. FOR A PACKET OF PATTERNS

Above lb. and

Not exceeding

4.02.

8 cents.

Above 4 oz. and not exceeding

lb. 16 cents.

not exceeding 1lb.

32 cents.

Above 11?2lbs. and not exceeding 2lbs.

Above 1lb. and not exceeding

1lbs.

48 cents.

64 cents.

Every additional Lib.

16 cents.

Via Marseilles.

FOR A PACKET OF PATTERNS

Not exceeding

4 oz.

Above 4 oz. and not exceeding 1lb. 24 cents.

Above lb. and

not exceeding 1lb.

12 cents.

48 cents.

Above 1lb. and

not exceeding 1 lbs.

72 cents.

Above 1lbs. and not exceeding 2lbs.

96 cents.

Every additional lb.

24 cents.

Special attention is directed to the following rules and regulations which will be strictly enforced :-

1st. No Packet of Patterns must exceed two feet in length, breadth or width; exceeding those dimensions it cannot

be forwarded through the Post.

2nd. The Patterns must not be of intrinsic value. This rule excludes all articles of a saleable nature, and indeed, whatever may have a value of its own, apart from its mere use as a pattern; and the quantity of any material sent ostensibly as a pattern must not be so great that it can fairly be considered as having on this ground an

3rd. There must be no writing or marks other than the address of the person for whom the packet is intended, a trade mark and numbers, and prices of the articles; otherwise the Packet will be detained or forwarded charged as an unpaid letter.

intrinsic value.

4th. The Patterns must be sent in covers open at the ends, so as to be easy of examination. Samples however, of seeds, drugs, and so forth, which cannot be sent in open covers, may be inclosed in bags of linen or other material, tied at the neck; bags so closed that they cannot readily be opened, even although they be transparent, must not be used for this purpose. Non-compliance with this rule will also subject the packet to be detained or forwarded as an unpaid letter.

5th. The Packets or the contents thereof must not contain any inclosure, sealed or otherwise closed against inspection. 6th. Insufficiently stamped Packets will be sent on charged with the amount of deficient postage, and a fine of one rate of postage, Packets wholly unstamped will be charged double the amount of postage to which they would have been liable if the postage had been prepaid.

7th. Packets of patterns not posted according to the foregoing regulations will be treated in all respects as letters. 8th. In all other respects the general regulations of the Book Post between Hongkong and the United Kingdom will apply to the Pattern Post. Under these regulations, in order to prevent any interruption to the regular trans- mission of letters, a Packet of Patterns may, when it is necessary, be kept back for 24 hours beyond the time when, in the ordinary course, it would be forwarded.

9th. The decision of the Postmaster General as to the eligibility of any Packet, pattern, or sample contained therein,

to be forwarded under these regulations will be final and conclusive.

The rule which forbids the transmission through the Post of any article likely to injure the contents of the Mail Bags or Boxes, or the person of any Officer of the Post Office is, of course, applicable to the Pattern Post; and a packet containing anything of the kind will be stopped, and not sent to its destination. Articles such as the following have been occasionally posted as Patterns in the United Kingdom and have been detained as unfit for the post, viz.: metal boxes, porcelain and China, fruit, vegetables, bunches of flowers, cuttings of plants, spurs, knives, scissors, needles, pins, pieces of machinery, sharp pointed instruments, samples of metals, samples of ore, samples in glass bottles, pieces of glass, acids of various kinds, curry combs, copper and steel engraving plates, and confectionery of all kinds.

It must be understood that the foregoing arrangement is confined to Packets of Patterns forwarded from Hongkong to the United Kingdom and does not apply to such packets if they are posted out of the Colony.

The first day of August instant has been fixed for bringing this new measure into operation in the United Kingdom.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 16th August, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

August 13,

29.60

29.53

29.62

14,

29.70

29.73

15,

29.71

29.70

16,

29.76

29.79

29.82

17,

29.86

29.84

29.83

18,

29.84

29.80

19,

29.82

29.84

29.82

298

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

POST OFFICE NOTIFICATION.

PATTERN POST TO THE UNITED KINGDOM.

Via Southampton. FOR A PACKET OF PATTERNS

Above lb. and

Not exceeding

4.02.

8 cents.

Above 4 oz. and not exceeding

lb. 16 cents.

not exceeding 1lb.

32 cents.

Above 11?2lbs. and not exceeding 2lbs.

Above 1lb. and not exceeding

1lbs.

48 cents.

64 cents.

Every additional Lib.

16 cents.

Via Marseilles.

FOR A PACKET OF PATTERNS

Not exceeding

4 oz.

Above 4 oz. and not exceeding 1lb. 24 cents.

Above lb. and

not exceeding 1lb.

12 cents.

48 cents.

Above 1lb. and

not exceeding 1 lbs.

72 cents.

Above 1lbs. and not exceeding 2lbs.

96 cents.

Every additional lb.

24 cents.

Special attention is directed to the following rules and regulations which will be strictly enforced :-

1st. No Packet of Patterns must exceed two feet in length, breadth or width; exceeding those dimensions it cannot

be forwarded through the Post.

intrinsic value.

9th. The decision of the Postmaster General as to the eligibility of any Packet, pattern, or sample contained therein,

to be forwarded under these regulations will be final and conclusive.

The first day of August instant has been fixed for bringing this new measure into operation in the United Kingdom.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 16th August, 1864.

F. W. MITCHELL, Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer. Barometer.

Thermometer.

August 13,

29.60

29.53

29.62

14,

29.70

29.73

15,

29.71

29.70

16,

29.76

29.79

29.82

17,

29.86

29.84

29.83

18,

29.84

29.80

19,

29.82

29.84

29.82

DATE.

1864.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

Barometer.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

WEATHER TABLES,-Continued.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULR.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

299

WINDS.

6 A.M.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

NOON

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

6 A.M. 3P.M.

Dirn. F.

Dirn. F. Dirn.

Min. Max.

*K*V 9

Aug. 13 27.89 27.90 27.91 27.89 27.8973.30 73.30 74.30 73.30 73 30 74.30 72 30 78.30 SW

4 SbW

14 27.95 27.93 27.89 27.90 27.9174.30 72.30 73.00 74.30 72.80 72.30 72.00 79.30 S5W

15 27.96 27.96 28.00 28.00 27.98 75.00 75.30 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 71.00 75.30 SbW

7 SW

10 SW

28.05 28.07 28.07 28.06 28.0675.00 75.30 75.00 75.00 75.30 75.00,71.30 76.00 SbW

8 SbW

5 SbW

8 SbW

10 SbW

Dense fog with heavy rain.

Do.

do. weather.

Thick fog and passing showers of rain with dis-

tant thunder.

Dense fog at 11 A.M., then light fog.

28.14 28.16 28.18 28.14 28.1375.00 76.00 76.00 75.00 75.30 76.00 73.30 75.30 SSW

6 SbW

28.14 28.16 28.19 28.15 28.1075.00 76.30 76.00 75.00 76.830 76.0073.30 76.00 S?W

19 28.19 28.16 28.16 28.10 28.1075.00 76.30 76.00 75.00,76.00:76.00 73.30 78.00SbW

5 SW

4 SW

5 SW

4 SbW

6 SW

Dense fog at 10 A.M., passing fog at 5 P.M.

Dense fog at 3 P.M., passing fog at 5 P.M., after-

wards dense fog.

Thick fog at 11.30 A.M., light fog at 1 PM., clear

at 4.30 P.M., dense fog latter.

In re WILLIAM J. LORING, deceased.

Nand all other persons, to produce any Will

OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

　　or Codicil of the above named deceas: d, that may be in their possession, before the Court of Probate, on Thursday, the Twenty-fifth day of August, A.D. 1864; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept or refuse Letters of Administration, failing which, Letters of Administration will be granted to the Registrar of the said Court, or such other person as the Court shall think fit.

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Between

A. DAS FRETAS, Plaintiff,

and

　　　　　　J. RITCHIE, Defendant. HEREAS an action has been commenced in this Court at the suit of the above named A. das Fretas against the above named John Ritchie to recover Four Hundred and Five Dollars for money alleged to be due by the Defendant to the Plaintiff for work and labour done and for money lent and for money found to be on accounts stated, and it being alleged that the said John Ritchie des not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign At- tachment has been issued returnable on the Fifth day of September next wherein William Hastings Alexander, Registrar of the Supreme Court, is Garnishee.

Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said John Ritchie or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled "An Ordinance to provide for and re- gulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from this Colony" the said Attachment may be dissolved.

Dated this 20th day of August, A.D., 1864.

HENRY KINGSMILL,

Plaintiff's Attorney.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. CORNE-

THE

LIUS THORNE ceased in our Firm on the 31st December, 1863.

MR.

THORNE BROTHERS & Co.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANNATYNE is authorised to

sign our Firm from this date.

GILMAN & Co.

China, 28th July, 1884.

In re the Estate of the late WM. JOHNSTON.

LL persons indebted to this estate are re- quested to make early payment, and all persons having claims are requested to send them accompanied with proof on or before the 8th day of November next, to

W. R. DALZIEL, THOS. GREEN, Executors.

Hongkong, 10th August, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; atxo,

BOMBAY, MADRAS, AND CALCUTTA. THE PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S Steam-ship EMEU, Captain EASTLAY, with Her Ma- jesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this for the above places on Sunday, the 28th August, 1864, at 9 A.M.

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 26th, SPECIE until Noon on the 27th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 26th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

* A written declaration of the Contents and Value of the Packages for the Overland Route is required by the Egyptian Government, and inust be delivered by the Shippers to the Com- pany's Agents with the Bills of Lading, or with Parcels; and the Company do not hold them- selves responsible for any Detention or Preju- dice which may happen from incorrectness on such declaration. Shippers of Cargo on the Company's Black Bills of Lading are particu-

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. DUNCAN FLETCHER in our Firm, ceased on the Suth June, 1864.

Mr.

WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.

Our Firm now consists of Mr. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE,

FLETCHER & Co.

China, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

larly requested to note the Terms and Condition UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 13th August, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES. ALSO,

time.

The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co.

Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. IT O

N Tuesday, the 23rd August, at Noon, the

Commandant MASSENET, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:-

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste:

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 21st instant; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 22nd.

apply at the Company's Office, Queen's Road.

For particulars respecting Freight and Passage,

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 4th August, 1864.

DANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG, 12th August, 1864.

is hereby notified for general information that the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Naviga- tion between Denmark and China, concluded at Tientsin on the 13th July, 1863, was ratified and the ratifications duly exchanged at Shanghae on the 29th July ultimo, H. E. the Admiral Steen Bille acting on behalf of H. D. M. Government and the High Commissioners, H. E. General Li- Heng-Sung, and H. E. Commissioner of Finance Lin-Hsun-Kas on behalf of H.I.M. Government. By order,

GEORGE J. HELLAND, H.D.M. Actg. Consul.

NOTICE.

R. HANS PETER HANSSEN is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 1st July,

1864.

NOTICE. THE undersigned have been appointed Agents THE

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1883.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OsWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DATE.

1864.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH AUGUST, 1864.

Barometer.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

WEATHER TABLES,-Continued.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULR.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

THER-

MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

299

WINDS.

6 A.M.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

NOON

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

6 A.M. 3P.M.

Dirn. F.

Dirn. F. Dirn.

Min. Max.

*K*V 9

Aug. 13 27.89 27.90 27.91 27.89 27.8973.30 73.30 74.30 73.30 73 30 74.30 72 30 78.30 SW

4 SbW

14 27.95 27.93 27.89 27.90 27.9174.30 72.30 73.00 74.30 72.80 72.30 72.00 79.30 S5W

15 27.96 27.96 28.00 28.00 27.98 75.00 75.30 75.00 75.00 75.00 75.00 71.00 75.30 SbW

7 SW

10 SW

28.05 28.07 28.07 28.06 28.0675.00 75.30 75.00 75.00 75.30 75.00,71.30 76.00 SbW

8 SbW

5 SbW

8 SbW

10 SbW

Dense fog with heavy rain.

Do.

do. weather.

Thick fog and passing showers of rain with dis-

tant thunder.

Dense fog at 11 A.M., then light fog.

28.14 28.16 28.18 28.14 28.1375.00 76.00 76.00 75.00 75.30 76.00 73.30 75.30 SSW

6 SbW

28.14 28.16 28.19 28.15 28.1075.00 76.30 76.00 75.00 76.830 76.0073.30 76.00 S?W

19 28.19 28.16 28.16 28.10 28.1075.00 76.30 76.00 75.00,76.00:76.00 73.30 78.00SbW

5 SW

4 SW

5 SW

4 SbW

6 SW

Dense fog at 10 A.M., passing fog at 5 P.M.

Dense fog at 3 P.M., passing fog at 5 P.M., after-

wards dense fog.

Thick fog at 11.30 A.M., light fog at 1 PM., clear

at 4.30 P.M., dense fog latter.

In re WILLIAM J. LORING, deceased.

Nand all other persons, to produce any Will

OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

By the Court,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Between

A. DAS FRETAS, Plaintiff,

and

Dated this 20th day of August, A.D., 1864.

HENRY KINGSMILL,

Plaintiff's Attorney.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. CORNE-

THE

LIUS THORNE ceased in our Firm on the 31st December, 1863.

MR.

THORNE BROTHERS & Co.

NOTICE.

R. JAMES BANNATYNE is authorised to

sign our Firm from this date.

GILMAN & Co.

China, 28th July, 1884.

In re the Estate of the late WM. JOHNSTON.

LL persons indebted to this estate are re- quested to make early payment, and all persons having claims are requested to send them accompanied with proof on or before the 8th day of November next, to

W. R. DALZIEL, THOS. GREEN, Executors.

Hongkong, 10th August, 1864.

STEAM FOR

SINGAPORE, PENANG, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, MALTA, MARSEILLES, AND SOUTHAMPTON; atxo,

CARGO will be received on board until 5 P.M. on the 26th, SPECIE until Noon on the 27th; and PARCELS until 5 P.M. on the 26th.

For particulars regarding FREIGHT and PAS- SAGE, apply at the PENINSULAR & ORIENTAL STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY's Office, Hong- kong.

Contents and Value of Packages are required.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. DUNCAN FLETCHER in our Firm, ceased on the Suth June, 1864.

Mr.

WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.

Our Firm now consists of Mr. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE,

FLETCHER & Co.

China, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

larly requested to note the Terms and Condition UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

of these Bills of Lading, with reference to the Transhipment and forwarding of Cargo, with a view to the adequateness of their Insurance Policies in respect of the same.

THOS. SUTHERLAND,

Superintendent.

Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company's Office,

Hongkong, 13th August, 1864.

COMPAGNIE DES SERVICES MARITIMES

DES

MESSAGERIES IMPERIALES.

Paquebots-Poste Fran?ais.

STEAM FOR

SAIGON, SINGAPORE, POINT DE GALLE, ADEN, SUEZ, ALEXANDRIA, MESSINA, MARSEILLES. ALSO,

time.

The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

ROB. S. WALKER & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co.

Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

PONDICHERY, MADRAS, & CALCUTTA. IT O

N Tuesday, the 23rd August, at Noon, the

Commandant MASSENET, H.I.M.N., with Her Britannic Majesty's Mails, Passengers, Specie, and Cargo, will leave this Port for the above places, in connection:-

At Alexandria, with the Company's and the Austrian Lloyd's Mail Steamers for the Levant, Black Sea, Greece, Corfu, and Trieste:

At Messina, with the Company's Semi-weekly Mail Steamers for Malta and all the Italian Ports: At Marseilles, with the weekly Company's Mail Steamer for Valencia and by Railroad to Madrid.

Passengers going to London are informed that the Company will convey, free of charge, from Marseilles to London, their Baggage to the extent allowed by the regulation.

Cargo and Specie will be registered for London as well as for Marseilles, and accepted in transit through Marseilles for the principal places of Europe.

Cargo will be received on board until 4 P.M., on the 21st instant; Specie and Parcels until 5 o'clock P.M. on the 22nd.

apply at the Company's Office, Queen's Road.

For particulars respecting Freight and Passage,

C. BERTRAND, Agent.

Hongkong, 4th August, 1864.

DANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG, 12th August, 1864.

GEORGE J. HELLAND, H.D.M. Actg. Consul.

NOTICE.

R. HANS PETER HANSSEN is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

DENT & Co.

Hongkong, 1st July,

1864.

NOTICE. THE undersigned have been appointed Agents THE

Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING. ARTIES having their own engraved Plates may have VISITING CARDS printed on them, plain or enamelled, by applying at the Office of the undersigned.

D. NORONHA.

Oswald's Terrace, Hongkong, 10th January, 1883.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OsWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

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Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 27TH AUGUST, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 35.

No. 134.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

PROCLAMATION.

By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander- in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

No. 7 of 1864, entitled-"An Ordinance for compiling a New Edition of the Ordinances of this

Colony:"

Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 24th Day of August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　　The following Bills, which were read a first time at the Meeting of the Legislative Council of the 15th Instant, are published for general information.

By Order,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 24th August, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORI? REGINI?.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to amend the Laws of Trade and Commerce.

[

August, 1864.]

Whereas it is expedient that the matters embraced by Ordinance No. 3 of 1857 should be provided for by separate and distinct Ordinances: Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the Advice of the Legislative Council

thereof as follows:

Title.

Preamble.

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Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 27TH AUGUST, 1864.

VOL. X.

No. 35.

No. 134.

HERCULES G. R. ROBINSON.

PROCLAMATION.

By His Excellency SIR HERCULES GEORGE ROBERT ROBINSON, Knight, Governor and Commander- in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

No. 7 of 1864, entitled-"An Ordinance for compiling a New Edition of the Ordinances of this

Colony:"

Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 24th Day of August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　　　　The following Bills, which were read a first time at the Meeting of the Legislative Council of the 15th Instant, are published for general information.

By Order,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 24th August, 1864.

L. D'ALMADA E CASTRO, Clerk of Councils.

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORI? REGINI?.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to amend the Laws of Trade and Commerce.

[

August, 1864.]

thereof as follows:

Title.

Preamble.

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Part of Ordinance I. So much of Ordinance No. 3 of 1857 as relates to "The Mercantile Law No. 3 of 1857 repealed. Amendment Act, 1856" (Imperial) shall be and the same hereby is repealed, except as to anything done before, or any proceeding pending at, the time of the passing of this Ordinance.

　Protection to Per- II. No Writ of Fieri Facias or other Writ of Execution and no Writ of Attachment sons acquiring Title to against the Goods of a Debtor shall prejudice the Title to such Goods acquired by any &c. under writ against Person bona fide and for a valuable consideration before the actual seizure or attachment

goods before seizure,

seller.

Specific Delivery of goods.

guarantee need not appear by writing.

thereof by virtue of such Writ, provided such Person had not at time when he acquired such Title, Notice that such Writ or any other Writ by virtue of which the goods of such owner might be seized or attached had been delivered to and remained unexecuted in the hands of the Sheriff.

III. In all Actions and Suits in either Court of Record in this Colony for Breach of contract to deliver specific goods for a price in money on the application of the Plaintiff and by leave of the Judge before whom the cause is tried, the Jury or if the case be tried without a Jury, the Judge shall, if they or he find the Plaintiff entitled to recover, find by their verdict or his decision, as the case may be, what are the goods in respect of the non-delivery of which the Plaintiff is entitled to recover and which remain undelivered; what (if any) is the sum the Plaintiff would have been liable to pay for the delivery thereof; what Damages (if any), the Plaintiff would have sustained if the goods should be delivered under Execution, as hereinafter mentioned and what Damages, if not so delivered; and thereupon if judgment shall be given for the Plaintiff the Court at its discretion, on the application of the Plaintiff shall have power to order execution. to issue for the delivery, on payment of such sum, (if any) as shall have been found to be payable by the Plaintiff as aforesaid, of the said goods without giving the Defendant the option of retaining the same upon paying the Damages assessed; and such writ of Execution may be for the delivery of such goods; and if such goods so ordered to be delivered, or any part thereof cannot be found, and unless the Court shall otherwise order the Sheriff or other Officer of such Court of Record shall distrain the Defendant by all his lands and chattels in the Colony till the Defendant deliver such goods, or at the option of the Plaintiff cause to be made of the Defendant's goods the assessed value or damages or a due proportion thereof; provided that the Plaintiff shall either by the same or a separate writ of Execution be entitled to have made of the Defendant's goods the Damages, Costs, and Interest in such action or suit.

Consideration for IV. No special promise to be made by any Person, after the passing of this Ordi- nance to answer for the Debt, Default, or Miscarriage of another Person being in writing, and signed by the party to be charged therewith, or some other Person by him there- unto lawfully authorized shall be deemed invalid to support an action, suit, or other Proceeding to charge the Person by whom such promise shall have been made, by reason only that the consideration for such promise does not appear in writing or by necessary reference from a written document.

Guarantee to or for

a change in the Firm

V. No promise to answer for the Debt, Default, or Miscarriage of another made a Firm to cease upon to a firm consisting of two or more persons, or to a single person trading under the except in special cases. name of a firm, and no promise to answer for the Debt, Default, or Miscarriage of a firm consisting of two or more persons, or of a single person trading under the name of a firin, shall be binding on the person making such promise in respect of anything done or omitted to be done after a change shall have taken place in any one or more of the persons constituting the firm, or in the person trading under the name of a firm, unless the intention of the parties, that such promise shall continue to be binding notwith- standing such change, shall appear either by express stipulation or by necessary im- plication from the nature of the firm or otherwise.

A Surety who dis-

to be entitled to As-

　　　　　　　　VI. Every person who, being surety for the debt or duty of another, or being charges the Liability liable with another for any debt or duty, shall pay such debt or perform such duty, signment of all Secu- shall be entitled to have assigned to him, or to a trustee for him, every judgment, rities held by the Cre- specialty, or other security which shall be held by the creditor in respect of such debt

ditor.

or duty, whether such judgment, specialty, or other security shall or shall not be deemed at law to have been satisfied by the payment of the debt or performance of the duty, and such person shall be entitled to stand in the place of the creditor, and to use all the remedies, and, if need be, and upon a proper indemnity, to use the name of the creditor, in any action or other proceeding, at law or in equity, in order to obtain from the principal debtor, or any co-surety, co-contractor, or co-debtor, as the case may be, indemnification for the advances made and loss sustained by the person who shall have so paid such debt or performed such duty, and such payment or performance so made

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH AUGUST, 1864.

by such surety shall not be pleadable in bar of any such action or other proceeding by him: Provided always, that no co-surety, co-contractor, or co-debtor, shall be entitled to recover from any other co-surety, co-contractor, or co-debtor, by the means aforesaid, more than the just proportion to which, as between those parties themselves, such last-mentioned person shall be justly liable.

303

Bill of Exchange to

VII. No acceptance of any bill of exchange, whether inland or foreign, made after Acceptance of any the 14th day of February 1857, shall be sufficient to bind or charge any person, unless be in writing. the same be in writing on such bill, or if there be more than one part of such bill, on one of the said parts, and signed by the acceptor or some person duly authorized by him.

Accounts."

VIII. All actions of account or for not accounting, and suits for such accounts, as Limitation of Ac- concern the trade of merchandise between merchant and merchant, their factors or tions for "Merchants servants, shall be commenced and sued within six years after the cause of such actions or suits, and no claim in respect of a matter which arose more than six years before the commencement of such action or suit shall be enforceable by action or suit by reason only of some other matter of claim comprised in the same account having arisen within six years next before the commencement of such action or suit.

IX. No person or persons who shall be entitled to any action or suit with respect to which the period of limitation within which the same shall be brought is fixed by the Act 21 Jac. 1. c. 16. s. 3, or by the Act 4 Anne, c. 16. s. 17, or by the Act 53 Geo. 3. c. 127. s. 5, or by the Act 3 & 4 Will. 4. c. 27. ss. 40, 41, and 42, and c. 42. s. 3, or by the Act 16 & 17 Vict. c. 113. s. 20, shall be entitled to any time within which to commence and sue action or suit beyond the period so fixed for the same by the enactments aforesaid, by reason only of such person, or some one or more of such persons, being at the time of such cause of action or suit accrued absent from the Colony, or in the cases in which by virtue of any of the aforesaid enactments imprison- ment is now a disability, by reason of such person or some one or more of such persons being imprisoned at the time of such cause of action or suit accrued.

Absence or Impri- not to be a Disability.

sonment of a Creditor

to run as to Joint

X. Where such cause of action or suit with respect to which the period of limita- Period of Limitation tion is fixed by the enactments aforesaid or any of them lies against two or more joint Debtors in Colony debtors, the person or persons who shall be entitled to the same shall not be entitled to though some absent. any time within which to commence and sue any such action or suit against any one or more of such joint debtors who shall not be absent from the Colony at the time such cause of action or suit accrued, by reason only that some other one or more of such joint debtors was or were at the time such cause of action accrued so absent, and such person or persons so entitled as aforesaid shall not be barred from commencing and suing any action or suit against the joint debtor or joint debtors who was or were so absent at the time the cause of action or suit accrued after his or their return to this Colony, by reason only that judgment was already recovered against any one or more of such joint debtors who was not or were not absent at the time aforesaid.

XI. In reference to the provisions of the Imperial Acts 9 Geo. 4. c. 14. ss. 1. and 8, and the 16 & 17 Vict. c. 113. s. 24, an acknowledgment or promise made or contained by or in a writing signed by an agent of the party chargeable thereby, duly authorized to make such acknowledgment or promise, shall have the same effect as if such writing had been signed by such party himself.

Imperial Acts ex- tended to acknow-

ledgments by Agents.

one Contractor, &c.,

mitations in favor of

　　　　XII. In reference to the provisions of the Imperial Acts 21 Jac. 1. c. 16. s. 3, and Part payment by of the Act 3 & 4 Will. 4. c. 42. s. 3, and of the Act 16 & 17 Vict. c. 113. s. 20, when out to prevent Bar by there shall be two or more co-contractors or co-debtors, whether bound or liable jointly certain Statutes of Li- only or jointly and severally, or executors or administrators of any contractor, no such another Contractor. co-contractor or co-debtor, executor, or administrator shall lose the benefit of the said enactments or any of them, so as to be chargeable in respect or by reason only of pay- ment of any principal, interest, or other money, by any other or others of such co-con- tractors or co-debtors, executors, or administrators.

and Writs and Pro-

　　　　　XIII. It shall be lawful for the Chief Justice to make Rules and Regulations and Rules and Regula- to frame Writs and Proceedings for the purpose of giving effect to this Ordinance, and tions may be made from time to time to amend such Rules, orders and Firms, and such Rules, orders or ceedings framed for Firms, or amended Rules, orders and Firms shall be submitted to the Legislative the Purposes of this Council who may allow, disallow, or alter the same, and the Rules, Orders and Forms so allowed or altered shall be of the same force and effect as if they had been specially inserted herein.

Ordinance.

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Title.

Preamble.

Part of Sec. 2 of

HONGKONG.

OCTAVO

ANNO VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to facilitate the Remedies on Bills of Exchange and Promissory Notes by the Prevention of frivolous or fictitious Defences to Actions thereon.

[ August, 1864.]

Whereas it is expedient that the several matters embraced by Ordinance No. 5 of 1856 should be provided for by separate and distinct Ordinances: Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof as follows:

I. So much of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 5 of 1856, as relates to the Imperial Ordinance No. 5 of Enactment entitled "The Summary Procedure on Bills of Exchange Act, 1855," shall be repealed except as to the proceedings in any Action upon a Bill of Exchange or Promissory Note commenced before the passing of this Ordinance.

1856, repealed.

All Actions upon

may be by Writ of

Affidavit of Personal

II. All Actions upon Bills of Exchange or Promissory Notes commenced within Bills of Exchange,&c., Six Months after the same shall have become due and payable may be by Writ of Summons as Form in Summons in the Special Form contained in Schedule 4 to this Ordinance annexed and Schedule A. indorsed as therein mentioned, and it shall be lawful for the Plaintiff, on filing an Affidavit of Personal Service of such Writ within the Jurisdiction of the Court, or an Plaintiff on filing Order for leave to proceed and a Copy of the Writ of Summons and the Indorsements Service may at once thereon, in case the Defendant shall not have obtained leave to appear and have as Form in Schedule appeared to such Writ according to the exigency thereof at once to sign final Judginent in the Form contained in Schedule B to this Ordinance annexed for any Sum not exceeding the sum indorsed on the Writ together with interest, at the rate specified (if any) to the Date of the Judgment, and a Sum for Costs to be fixed by the Registrar subject to the approval of the Chief Justice, unless the Plaintiff claim more than such fixed sum, in which case the Costs shall be taxed in the ordinary way, and the Plaintiff may upon such Judgment issue Execution forthwith.

sign final Judgment

Defendant shewing

a Defence upon the

to appear.

III. The Chief Justice shall upon application within the Period of Twelve Days Merits to have leave from such Service, give leave to appear to such Writ, and to defend the Action, on the Defendant paying into Court the Sum indorsed on the Writ, or upon affidavits satis- factory to the Chief Justice which disclose a legal or equitable Defence, or such Facts as would make it incumbent on the Holder to prove consideration, or such other Facts as the Chief Justice may deem sufficient to support the Application and on such Terms, as to Security or otherwise as to the Chief Justice may seem fit.

Chief Justice may

stances set aside

IV. After Judgment the Chief Justice may under special circumstances set aside under special circum- the Judgment, and, if necessary stay or set aside Execution and may give leave to appear to the Writ and to defend the Action, if it shall appear to be reasonable to him so to do, and on such Terms as to him may seem just.

Judgment.

Chief Justice may

V. In any Proceedings under this Ordinance it shall be competent to the Chief Order Bill to he de- Justice to order the Bill or Note sought to be proceeded upon to be forthwith deposited posited with Registrar. with the Registrar, and further to order that all Proceedings shall be stayed until the

Plaintiff shall have given Security for the Costs thereof.

Holder may issue VI. The Holder of every dishonoured Bill of Exchange or Promissory Note shall One Summons against have the same Remedies for the recovery of the expenses incurred in noting the same for Non-acceptance or Non-payment or otherwise by reason of such Dishonour, as he has under this Ordinance for the recovery of the Amount of such Bill or Note.

all or any of the Parties to Bill.

Holder may issue

to Bill.

VII. The Holder of any Bill of Bxchange or Promissory Note may, if he think One Summons against fit, issue One Writ of Summons according to this Ordinance against all or any number of the Parties to such Bill or Note, and such Writ of Summons shall be the commence- ment of an Action or Actions against the Parties therein named respectively, and all subsequent Proceedings against such respective Parties shall be in like manner, so far as may be, as if separate Writs of Summons had been issued.

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　　　　VIII. The Provisions of "The Common Law Procedure Act, 1852," and of "The Incorporation of Common Law Procedure Act, 1854," and all Rules made under or by virtue of either dure Acts and Rules. of the said Acts shall, so far as the same are by other Ordinances extended to this Colony and may be made applicable, extend and apply to all Proceedings to be had or taken under this Ordinance.

　　　　IX. In citing this Ordinance in any Instrument, Document or Proceeding it shall be sufficient to use the expression "The Summary Procedure on Bills of Exchange Ordinance, 1864."

SCHEDULES REFERRED TO IN THE FOREGOING ORDINANCE.

Short Title.

To C. D. of

VICTORIA, BY the Grace of God, &c.

　　　　We warn you, that unless within Twelve Days after the Service of this Writ on you, inclusive of the Day of such Service you obtain leave from the Chief Justice to appear, and do within that Time appear in the Supreme Court in an Action at the Suit of A. B. The said A. B. may proceed to Judgment and Execution.

Witness, &c.

Memorandum to be Subscribed on the Writ.

N.B. This Writ is to be served within Six Calendar Months from the Date hereof, or if renewed, from the Date of such Renewal, including the Day of such Date and not afterwards.

Indorsement to be made on the Writ before Service thereof.

This Writ was issued by E. F. of

Or this Writ was issued in Person by A. B. who resides at [here insert an accurate description of the Attorney for the Plaintiff. Plaintiffs' Residence.]

Indorsement.

The Plaintiff claims [

Balance of Principal and Interest due to him sory Note of which the following is a Copy. Indorsements upon it.]

Dollars Principal and Interest] or

Dollars

as the Payee [or Indorsee] of a Bill of Exchange or Promis- [Here Copy Bill of Exchange or Promissory Note, and all

　　　　　And if the Amount thereof be paid to the Plaintiff or his Attorney within from the Service hereof, further Proceedings will be stayed.

Days

Notice.

Take Notice, that if the Defendant do not obtain leave from the Chief Justice within Twelve Days after having been served with this Writ inclusive of the day of such Service to appear thereto, and do within such time cause an appearance to be entered for him in the Supreme Court the Plaintiff will be at liberty at any time after the expiration of such Twelve Days to sign final Judgment for any sum not exceeding the sum above claimed, and the sum of

Dollars for costs and issue Execution

for the same.

Leave to appear may be obtained on an Application at the Chief Justice's Chambers supported by Affidavit shewing that there is a Defence to the Action on the Merits, or that it is reasonable that the Defendant should be allowed to appear in the Action.

Indorsement to be made on Writ after Service thereof.

　　　　　This Writ was served by X. Y. on L. M. (the Defendant Monday the

day of

the Defendants) on

186

By X. Y.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG,

On the

day of

Hongkong (to wit) A. B. in his own Person [or by sued out a writ against C. D. indorsed as follows.

A.D. 186

his Attorney]

[Here copy Indorsement of Plaintiff's claim]

And the said C. D. has not appeared

Therefore it is

HONGKONG.

Title.

Preamble.

Part of Section 2 of

1856 repealed.

ANNO VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORI? REGIN?.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance for preventing Frauds upon Creditors by Secret Bills of Sale of Personal Chattels.

[

August, 1864.]

Whereas it is expedient that the several matters embraced by Ordinance No. 5 of 1856 should be provided for by separate and distinct Ordinances: Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof as follows:

I. So much of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 5 of 1856 as relates to the Imperial Ordinance No. 5 of Enactment entitled "An Act for preventing Frauds upon Creditors by Secret Bills of Sale of personal Chattels" shall be repealed except as to the proceedings which may have been taken thereunder before the passing of this Ordinance.

Bills of Sale to be

or a Copy thereof be

one Days.

II. Every Bill of Sale of personal Chattels made after the passing of this Ordinance, void unless the same either absolutely or conditionally, or subject or not subject to any Trusts, and whereby filed within Twenty- the Grantee or Holder shall have power, either with or without notice, and either immediately after the making of such Bill of Sale, or at any future time, to seize or take possession of any Property and Effects comprised in or made subject to such Bill of Sale, and every Schedule or Inventory which shall be thereto annexed or therein referred to, or a true copy thereof, and of every Attestation of the Execution thereof shall together with an Affidavit of the time of such Bill of Sale being made or given and a Description of the Residence and Occupation of the Person making or giving the same, or, in case the same shall be made or given by any Person under or in the Execution of any Process, then a Description of the Residence and Occupation of the Person against whom such Process shall have issued, and of every Attesting Witness to such Bill of Sale be filed with the Registrar of the Supreme Court within Twenty-one Days after the making or giving of such Bill of Sale, otherwise such Bill of Sale shall, as against all Assignees of the Estate and Effects of the Person whose Goods or any of them are comprised in such Bill of Sale under the Laws relating to Bankruptcy or Insolvency, or under any Assignment for the Benefit of the Creditors of such Person, and as against all Sheriffs Officers and other Persons seizing any Property or Effects comprised in such Bill of Sale in the Execution of any Process of any Court of Law or Equity authorising the Seizure of the Goods of the Person by whom or of whose Goods such Bill of Sale shall have been made, and against every Person on whose Behalf such Process shall have been issued, be null and void to all Intents and Purposes whatsoever, so far as regards the Property in or Right to the Possession of any personal Chattels comprised in such Bill of Sale which at or after the time of such Bankruptcy or of the Execution by the Debtor of such Assignment for the Benefit of his Creditors or of executing such Process (as the case may be), and after the Expiration of the said Period of Twenty-one Days, shall be in the Possession or apparent Possession of the Person making such Bill of Sale, or of any Person against whom the Process shall have issued under or in the Execution of which such Bill of Sale shall have been made or given as the case may be.

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Defeasance or Con-

to be written on

ditions of every Bill of

　　　　III. If such Bill of Sale shall be made or given subject to any Defeasance or Condition or Declaration of Trust not contained in the Body thereof such Defeasance or Condition or Declaration of Trust shall, for the purposes of this Ordinance be taken the same Paper. as part of such Bill of Sale and shall be written on the same Paper on which such Bill of Sale shall be written, before the time when the same or a Copy thereof respectively shall be filed, otherwise such Bill of Sale shall be null and void to all Intents and Purposes as against the same Person and as regards the same Property and Effects, as if such Bill of Sale or a Copy thereof had not been filed according to the Provisions of this Ordinance.

Book containing Par-

　　　　IV. The Registrar shall cause every Bill of Sale, and every such Schedule and Registrar to keep a Inventory as aforesaid, and every such Copy filed in his said Office under the Provisions ticulars of each Bills of this Ordinance to be numbered and shall keep a Book in his said Office in which he of Sale. shall cause to be fairly entered an alphabetical List of every such Bill of Sale, containing therein the Name, Addition and Description of the Person making or giving the same, or in case the same shall be made or given by any Person under or in the Execution of Process as aforesaid, then the Name, Addition and Description of the Person against whom such Process shall have issued, and also of the Person to whom or in whose favor the same shall have been given, together with the Number and the Dates of the Execution and filing of the same, and the Sum for which the same has been given, and the time or times (if any) when the same is thereby made payable according to the Form contained in the Schedule to this Ordinance, which said Book and every Bill of Sale or Copy thereof filed in the said Office may be searched and viewed by all Persons at all reason- able times paying to the Registrar for every search against one Person the Sum of

and no more; and that in addition to the last mentioned Book the Registrar shall keep another Book or Index in which he shall cause to be fairly inserted, as and when such Bills of Sale are filed in manner aforesaid the Name, Addition and Description of the Person making or giving the same, or of the Person against whom such Process shall have issued as the case may be, and also of the Persons to whom or in whose Favor the same shall have been given but containing no further Particulars thereof; which last mentioned Book or Index all Persons shall be permitted to search for them- selves paying to the Registrar for such last mentioned Search the Sum of

V. A Fee of

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　shall be paid for filing and entering every such Bill of Sale and the Registrar shall account therefor in like manner as is now done with respect to other Fees recovered by him by virtue of his said Office.

the

　　　　VI. Any Person shall be entitled to have an Office Copy or an Extract of every Bill of Sale or of the Copy thereof filed as aforesaid, upon paying for the same at like rate as for Office Copies of Judgments.

A Fee of

for

filing Bill of Sal

Registrar to ac

count for the same.

Office Copies or Ex- tracts to be given on

paying as for Copies of Judgment.

Satisfaction may be

　　　　　VII. It shall be lawful for the Chief Justice to order a Memorandum of Satisfaction to be written upon any Bill of Sale or Copy thereof respectively as aforesaid if it shall entered. sppear to him that the Debt (if any) for which such Bill of Sale is given as Security ahall have been satisfied or discharged.

Interpretation of

VIII. In construing this Ordinance the following Words and Expressions shall have the meanings hereby assigned to them unless there be something in the Subject Terms. or Context repugnant to such constructions; (that is to say) the Expression "Bill of Sale" shall include Bills of Sale, Assignments, Transfers, Declaration of Trust without Transfer and other Assurances of Personal Chattels and also Powers of Attorney, Authorities or Licenses to take possession of Personal Chattels as Security for any Debt but shall not include the following Documents, that is to say, Assignments for the Benefit of the Creditors of the Person making or giving the same, Marriage Settlements, Transfers, or Assignments of any Ship or Vessel or any Share thereof; Transfers of Goods in the Ordinary Course of Business of any Trade or Calling; Bills of Sale of Goods in Foreign Parts or at Sea; Bills of Lading; India Warrants; Warehouse Keeper's Certificates; Warrants or Orders for the Delivery of Goods or any other Documents used in the Ordinary Course of Business as Proof of the Possession or Control of Goods, or autho- rizing or purporting to authorize either by Endorsement or by Delivery the Possessor of such Document to transfer or receive Goods thereby represented.

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virtue of any Covenant or Agreement or of the Custom of the Country, ought not to be removed from any Farm where the same shall be at the time of the making or giving of such Bill of Sale.

Personal Chattels shall be deemed to be in the "apparent possession" of the Person making or giving the Bill of Sale so long as they shall remain or be in or upon any House, Mill, Warehouse, Building Works, Yard, Land, or other Premises occupied by him, or as they shall be used and enjoyed by him, in any Place whatsoever, notwith- standing that formal Possession thereof may have been taken by or given to any other Person.

Name, &c., of the Person making or giving the Bill of Sale or of the Person divested of Property.

Name, &c., of the

Person to whom made or given.

SCHEDULE.

Whether Bill of Sale Assignment Transfer

or what other Assu- rance and whether Absolute or Conditional and Number.

Date of Execu-

tion.

Title.

Power to Commis-

HONGKONG.

ANNO VICESIMO OCTAVO VICTORIA REGINE.

No. of 1864.

An Ordinance to authorize the Commissioners appointed to compile a New Edition of the Ordinances to make certain alterations therein.

[ August, 1864.]

Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof as follows:

　　　　　　　　I. It shall be lawful for the Commissioners appointed to compile a new Edition of sioners to make cer- the Ordinances to make therein the alterations hereinafter mentioned, that is to say;—

tain alterations in the

New Edition of the Ordinances.

1.) Wherever there shall occur at or near the Commencement of Ordi-

any nance the words: "Be it enacted and ordained by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong and its Dependencies with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof" or words to that effect, to substitute therefor the words following: "Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof."

(2.) Whenever by reason of the omission of the preliminary part of an Ordi- nance it shall not appear by whom the enactment was made, to insert the words: "Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof as follows:"

Date of Filing.

Sum of which

made or

given.

When and how

payable.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH AUGUST, 1864.

　　　　(3.) Whenever the preamble, the enacting words, and the matter of the first Section of any Ordinance are continuous and numbered as Section 1, to separate them thus:

Whereas, &c.

　　Be it enacted by His Excellency the Governor of Hongkong with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof as follows:

I, &c.

　　　　(4.) Whenever there shall occur at or near the commencement of any Section the words: "And be it further enacted that," to omit such words.

　　　　(5.) Whenever in the Title, Preamble, or subsequent part of an Ordinance there occur unnecessarily the words: "within the Island of Hongkong and its Dependencies," "in Hongkong," "of Hongkong," "within the said Colony," or words to the like effect, to omit such words.

　　　　(6.) Whenever a Section of any Ordinance is divided into Paragraphs to number such Paragraphs and enclose such number within brackets.

　　　　(7.) Whenever the words "Chief Justice of the Supreme Court" or the like occur in any Ordinance, to omit the words "of the Supreme Court."

　　　　(8.) Whenever the words "the said," or "such" shall in any Ordinance unnecessarily precede words descriptive of any Court, Public Officer, or the like,

to substitute therefor the word "the."

309

Cuance No. 8 of

II. There shall be expunged from Section 7 of Ordinance No. 8 of 1844 the Part of Section 7 of words following: "and any overplus of such last mentioned moiety or half part shall "be paid to the said Chief Magistrate for the purposes aforesaid."

1844, to be expunged.

Ordinance No. 6 c

　　　　　III. Ordinance No. 6 of 1858 is hereby repealed, and Ordinance No. 9 of 1857, 15ppened, Mar Section 5 is hereby amended by inserting after the concluding words of the said Section dinance No. 9 of 1857 the words following, that is to say: "Provided always that the hours hereinbefore Sec. 5 amended. "specified in that behalf may be from time to time altered by His Excellency the "Governor in Executive Council, and every such alteration when so made shall be "forthwith notified in English and Chinese in the Hongkong Government Gazette."

IV. Ordinance No. 7 of 1859 is hereby repealed, and Ordinance No. 8 of 1858 Ordinance No. 7 of Section 28 is hereby amended by substituting for the words: "he shall also if His Excel-dinance No. 8 of 1858, "lency in Council shall so decide, be deported to any place in the Chinese Empire or Sec. 28 amended. "elsewhere" in paragraph 9, the words following: "be deported to his native Country, "or with the consent of such offender, to any other place if His Excellency the Governor "shall so decide."

V. Ordinance No. 7 1862 is hereby amended by inserting after Section 32 the Ordinance No. 7 of following new Section:

"XXXIII. The Judge of the Court of Summary Jurisdiction shall frame Rules "and Orders for regulating the practice of the said Court, its times of sitting and "the forms of proceedings therein, and from time to time shall amend such rules, "orders and forms, and such rules, orders and forms or amended rules, orders and "forms certified under the hand of such Judge shall be submitted to the Chief "Justice who, if he shall think fit, shall submit the same to the Legislative Council "who may allow, disallow or alter the same, and the rules, orders and forms or "amended rules, orders and forms so allowed or altered shall, from a day to be "named by the said Council, be in force in the said Court;"

And also by renumbering the remaining Sections of the same Ordinance to the end beginning with Section 33 which shall be renumbered 34 and so on in due arithmetical order.

1862 amended.

VI. "The Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1864," shall be amended by inserting after "The Bankruptcy Section 190 the Words following:

Ordinance 1864" amended.

"As to Costs."

"CXCI. The Court may give Costs in all cases in which it shall appear right "Court may give

costs."

"and just.'

310

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMEENT GAZETTE, 27TH AUGUST, 1864.

Sections 2 and 3 of Ordinance No. 6 of 1864 amended.

"As to concealed Property, &c."

And also by renumbering the remaining Sections of the same Ordinance to the end be- ginning with 191 which shall be renumbered 192, and so on in due arithmetical order. VII. Ordinance No. 6 of 1864 shall be amended by expunging from Sections 2 and 3 of the same Ordinance the Words "or Declaration was administered," and by substituting therefor in each Section the Words "Declaration or Warning was admi- "nistered to, made by or given to."

No. 135.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　The question of compensation for the Chinese dispossessed from the South West point of Kowloon Peninsula having now been disposed of, it becomes necessary to consider the position of the Chinese Owners and Occupiers of Land and Houses in the remainder of that district.

　　The propriety of this measure will be apparent from the inconvenience of two different systems of. tenure within the Colony and the possible injury that would befal such Owners and Occupiers if a title in law were not granted them for their respective holdings, sufficient under the altered circum- stances of occupancy.

　　All persons therefore having proprietary claims as above are called on to send in a statement of their titles, with full particulars as to the position and extent of their holdings to Lieut. WILLIAMS, R.E., on or before 30th September next; when to all able to substantiate their claims Crown Leases for 999 years will be granted free of expense, subject only to the same rent as they were formerly liable for to the Chinese Government.

Occupiers of Lands or Houses within the territory lately ceded, who shall not be provided with Crown Leases after the 1st January next, will be considered Squatters and held liable to be dispossessed at any time, subject to the payment of Squatters' Rent until such dispossession.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th August, 1864.

No. 136.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office on or before Monday the 12th proximo for the repairs of the Quarry Bay, Stanley, Pokefulum and Aberdeen Roads during the 3 months ending 31st December next.

Specifications may be seen on application between the hours of 11 A.m. and 3 p.m

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, 27th August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

No. 137.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Government Notification No. 133 of the 20th Instant, respecting Squatter's Licenses, is hereby

cancelled.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th August, 1864.

No. 131.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office on or before Monday, the 29th Instant, for the erection of a Portion of the Gaol at Stone Cutters' Island. Plans and Specification may be scen on application between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

310

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMEENT GAZETTE, 27TH AUGUST, 1864.

Sections 2 and 3 of Ordinance No. 6 of 1864 amended.

"As to concealed Property, &c."

No. 135.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th August, 1864.

No. 136.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Specifications may be seen on application between the hours of 11 A.m. and 3 p.m

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Victoria, 27th August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

No. 137.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Government Notification No. 133 of the 20th Instant, respecting Squatter's Licenses, is hereby

cancelled.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th August, 1864.

No. 131.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

　　Tenders will be received at the Surveyor General's Office on or before Monday, the 29th Instant, for the erection of a Portion of the Gaol at Stone Cutters' Island. Plans and Specification may be scen on application between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 132.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH AUGUST, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

311

　　　　The Fee on the GOVERNOR'S Signature under the above Ordinance is $5, and on that of the COLONIAL SECRETARY $2.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th August, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

August

20,

29.80

29.79

29.80

21,

29.83

29.80

22,

29.76

29.75

23,

29.75

29.73

24,

29.80

29.78

25,

29.84

????

26,

29.86

29.82

8 7 8 8 8

DATE.

1864.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

Noox.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M. |

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dira.

Dirn. F'. Dirn.

Aug. 20 28.12 28.12 28.15 28.10 28.10 74.30 79.30 76.00 74.30 77.30 76.90 73.80.76.30 WbS

21 28.1428.19 28.15 28.11 28.1075.80 80.30 76.30 75.00 78.00 76.00 75.50 81.00 WbS

5 WbS

3 WbS

22 28.09 28.10 28.08 28.05 28.03 76.0078.00 77.30 75.39 77.00 72.00 74.00 81.00 WbS 23 28.06 28.07 28.09 28.03 28.06,75.30 79.30 75.50 75.00 77.00 75.00 74.00 81.00 Calm.

1 NW

2 WbS

1 WbS

2 WbN

Light passing for at 7.30 A.M; clear at 4 P.M; latter

part thick log.

0 EbS

24 28.10 28.15 28.14 28.11 28.1075.80 79.00 75.30 74.00 77.00 75.00 74.00 79.30 ELS

2 EbS

25 28.06 28.19 28.16 28.12 28.10175.30,78.00 76.30 75.30 77.00 75,80 73.30 80.30 SE

4 SbW

3 E

4 E

4 S

26 28.16 28.10 28.20 28.15 28.1575.30 77.30 75.30 75.00 76.30 75.80 73.00 80.00 S?E

3 SbE

2 SbE

Light passing fog at 7 A.M; clear at 5 P.M.

Clear with light fog at intervals until 7.30 A.M: clear at 11 A.M.: distant thunder at 1.30 P.M.: heavy rain and thunder at 3.30 P.M.; clear at 5 P.M.; thick fog all night.

Light fou at 7 A.M., afterwards clear.

Clear and pleasant weather until 6 P.M.; passing

fog at 7 P.M.; thick fog all night.

Thick fog at 7.25 A.M.: light passing showers of rain at 10 A.M.; clear at 6 P.M.; afterwards light passing for.

Dense fog; clear at 6.20 P.M.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

Between

HONGKONG.

CHUN AH KWEI, Plaintiff,

and

DAVID COWEN, Defendant.

HEREAS an action has been commenced

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. Low Ac?ow, Plaintiff, and

Between

DAVID COWEN, Defendant.

in this Court at the suit of the there WHEREAS an action has been commenced

named Chun ab Kwei against the above named David Cowen to recover Seven Hundred Dollars damages alleged to have been sustained by the Plaintiff by breach of contract on the part of the Defendant; and it being alleged that the said David Cowen does not reside within the Island of Hongkong or its dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Fourteenth Day of September next wherein John Steward Lapraik and Charles Behmer are Garnishees.

Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action, the said David Cowen or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the ap- pearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled "An Ordinance to provide for and regulate Process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony," the said At- tachment may be dissolved.

Dated this 26th day of August, A.D. 1864.

R. C. R. OWEN, Plaintiff's Attorney.

in this Court at the suit of the above named Low Achow against the above named David Cowen to recover Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars damages alleged to have b. en substained by the Plaintiff by breach of contract on the part of the Defendant; and it being alleged that the said David Cowen does not reside within the Island of Hongkong or its dependencies a Writ of For- eign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Fourteenth Day of September next wherein John Steward Lapraik and Charles Behmer are Garnishees.

Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before final judgment in this action the said David Cowen or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the ap- pearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled “An Ordinance to provide for and regulate process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony" the said At- tachment may be dissolved.

Dated this 26th day of August, A.D 1864.

R. C. R. OWEN, Plaintiff's Attorney.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

HONGKONG.

Between

LEE YING CHOONG, LEE CHUIN and LEE ACHEE, trading under the style or firm of Ty Loong, Plaintiffs,

.and

'NG TUCK HUNG, CHEONG TAI and GEORGE G. COUSENS, Defendants.

HEREAS an action has been commenced in

this Court at the suit of the above named Lee Ying Choong, Lee Chuiu and Lee Achee against the above named 'Ng Turk Hung, Cheong Tai and George G. Cousens, to recover Fourteen, Thousand Nine Hundred and Fifty-six Dol- lars for money alleged to be due by the Defendants to the Plaintiffs for goods sold and delivered by the Plaintiffs to the Defendants and for money received by the Defendants for the use of the Plaintiffs and for money found to bdue from the Defendants to the Plaintiffs on a comnts stated between them. And it being ali ged that the said 'Ng Tuck Hung and Cheong Tai do not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign Attachment has been issued returnable on the Twelfth Day of September next wherein Adolph Bourjau and Arthur Booth of Victoria in the Colony of Hongkong, partners in the Mercantile House of Messieurs Bourjau,

No. 132.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH AUGUST, 1864.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

311

　　　　The Fee on the GOVERNOR'S Signature under the above Ordinance is $5, and on that of the COLONIAL SECRETARY $2.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th August, 1864.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE PAST WEEK. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, QUEEN'S ROAD.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

1864.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

Barometer. Thermometer.

Barometer.

Thermometer.

August

20,

29.80

29.79

29.80

21,

29.83

29.80

22,

29.76

29.75

23,

29.75

29.73

24,

29.80

29.78

25,

29.84

????

26,

29.86

29.82

8 7 8 8 8

DATE.

1864.

BAROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,770 feet.

HYDROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

Noox.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M. |

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THER- MOMETER.

Self Re- gistering

Min. Max.

6A.M. 3 P.M.

WINDS.

Force, ranges from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

Dira.

Dirn. F'. Dirn.

Aug. 20 28.12 28.12 28.15 28.10 28.10 74.30 79.30 76.00 74.30 77.30 76.90 73.80.76.30 WbS

21 28.1428.19 28.15 28.11 28.1075.80 80.30 76.30 75.00 78.00 76.00 75.50 81.00 WbS

5 WbS

3 WbS

22 28.09 28.10 28.08 28.05 28.03 76.0078.00 77.30 75.39 77.00 72.00 74.00 81.00 WbS 23 28.06 28.07 28.09 28.03 28.06,75.30 79.30 75.50 75.00 77.00 75.00 74.00 81.00 Calm.

1 NW

2 WbS

1 WbS

2 WbN

Light passing for at 7.30 A.M; clear at 4 P.M; latter

part thick log.

0 EbS

24 28.10 28.15 28.14 28.11 28.1075.80 79.00 75.30 74.00 77.00 75.00 74.00 79.30 ELS

2 EbS

25 28.06 28.19 28.16 28.12 28.10175.30,78.00 76.30 75.30 77.00 75,80 73.30 80.30 SE

4 SbW

3 E

4 E

4 S

26 28.16 28.10 28.20 28.15 28.1575.30 77.30 75.30 75.00 76.30 75.80 73.00 80.00 S?E

3 SbE

2 SbE

Light passing fog at 7 A.M; clear at 5 P.M.

Clear with light fog at intervals until 7.30 A.M: clear at 11 A.M.: distant thunder at 1.30 P.M.: heavy rain and thunder at 3.30 P.M.; clear at 5 P.M.; thick fog all night.

Light fou at 7 A.M., afterwards clear.

Clear and pleasant weather until 6 P.M.; passing

fog at 7 P.M.; thick fog all night.

Thick fog at 7.25 A.M.: light passing showers of rain at 10 A.M.; clear at 6 P.M.; afterwards light passing for.

Dense fog; clear at 6.20 P.M.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

Between

HONGKONG.

CHUN AH KWEI, Plaintiff,

and

DAVID COWEN, Defendant.

HEREAS an action has been commenced

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. Low Ac?ow, Plaintiff, and

Between

DAVID COWEN, Defendant.

in this Court at the suit of the there WHEREAS an action has been commenced

Dated this 26th day of August, A.D. 1864.

R. C. R. OWEN, Plaintiff's Attorney.

Dated this 26th day of August, A.D 1864.

R. C. R. OWEN, Plaintiff's Attorney.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

HONGKONG.

Between

LEE YING CHOONG, LEE CHUIN and LEE ACHEE, trading under the style or firm of Ty Loong, Plaintiffs,

.and

'NG TUCK HUNG, CHEONG TAI and GEORGE G. COUSENS, Defendants.

HEREAS an action has been commenced in

312

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH AUGUST, 1864.

H?bener & Co., and J. L. Pereira also of Victoria, Merchant's Clerk are Garnishees.

Notice is hereby given thereof and that if at any time before fial judgment in this action the said 'Ng Tuck Hung and Cheong Tai or any person on his behalf will give the security and notice and file the appearance or plea required by the Ordinance of this Island intituled "An Ordinance to provide for and regulate process in actions at Law against persons absent from the Colony" the said Attachment may be dissolved. Dated this 27th day of August, A.D. 1864.

HENRY KINGSMILL, Plaintiffs' Attorney.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

Between

HONGKONG.

A. DAS FRETAS, Plaintiff,

and

J. RITCHIE, Defendant.

HEREAS an action has been commenced in

CANTON ROOMS.

THE subjoined List of unclaimed Dividends is published for the information of the con-

cerned.

Hongkong, 25th August, 1864.

G. Hussunally & Co.,.

C. W. MURRAY, Honorary Treasurer.

Cassimbboy Nathabhoy & Co., Sandwith Drinker, Francis Ede,

.$113.50 40.00 40.00

40.00 60.00

Kan Mahome! Hussumbhoy,.

20.00

Samuel Mackenzie,

40.00

Dhurumsey Poonjeebhoy,

100.00

W. Robinet,

20.00

Benjamin Scare,

20.00

Borjorjce Sorabjee,

Trustees of A. F. Vandenberg,

120.00 40.00

N. S. Lungrana,

In re the Estate of the late WM. JOHNSTON

persons indebted to this estate are re-

WE's Court at the shit of the above named Aquested to make early payment, and all

A. das Fretas against the above named John Ritchie to recover Four Hundred and Five Dollars for money alleged to be due by the Defendant to the Plaintiff for work and labour done and for money lent and for money found to be on accounts stated, and it being alleged that the said John Ritchie does not reside within this Island or its Dependencies a Writ of Foreign At- tachment has been issued returnable on the Fifth day of September next wherein William Hastings Alexander, Registrar of the Supreme Court, is Garnishce.

Dated this 20th day of August, A.D., 1864.

HENRY KINGSMILL,

Plaintiff's Attorney.

NOTICE.

COMMERCIAL BANK OF INDIA, Hongkong, 25th August, 1864. URING my absence MR. J. W. MACLELLAN will act as Manager in China of this Bank.

DURIN

By Order,

H. HOWE WIGGINS, Manager in China,

persons having claims are requested to send them accompanied with proof on or before the 8th day of November next, to

W. R. DALZIEL, THOS. GREEN, Executors.

Hongkong, 10th August, 1864.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. CORNE-

31st December, 1863.

THORNE BROTHERS & Co.

NOTICE. JAMES BANNATYNE is authorised to

Msign our Firm from this date.

China, 28th July, 1854.

GILMAN & Co.

yosed on

NOTICE. HE interest and responsibility of Mr. DUNCAN

June, 1864.

Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE, are this day admitted Partners in our Firm.

Our Firm now consists of Mr. ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, Mr. WALDEMAR SCHMIDT, Mr. JAMES GILFILLAN, Mr. ALEXANDER DOWNIE, and Mr. THOMAS MURDOCH DRYSDALE,

FLETCHER & Co.

China, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

UR partnership ceases to-day by lapse of

OUR

time.

The business will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER who will set- tle all outstanding accounts.

WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

With reference to the foregoing announcement the business of the late firm of WALKER, BORRADAILE & Co. will from this date be carried on by Mr. ROBERT SCOTT WALKER under the style and title of

ROB. S. WALKER & Co.

Hongkong, 16th June, 1864.

Mr. WALTER HYDE NOTLEY is authorized to sign our firm per procuration.

ROB. S. WALKER & Co.

Hongkong 16th June, 1864.

NOTICE.

R. HANS PETER HANSSEN is this day

admitted a Partner in our Firm.

Hongkong, 1st July, 1864.

NOTICE.

DENT & Co.

THE undersigned have been appointed Agents

for Lloyds at Cantou and Macao. Communications at Macao to be addressed to Mr. E. L. LAN?A, H. B. M. Consular Agent there.

GILMAN & Co.

Hongkong, 25th April, 1863.

NOTICE.

E have established a branch of our firm in Hongkong. Office-Gough Street No. 5.

MARGESSON & Co.

Canton, 1st January, 1864.

DANISH CONSULATE, HONGKONG, 12th August, 1864.

IT is hereby notified for general information that the Treaty of Amity, Commerce and Naviga- tion between Denmark and China, concluded at Tientsin on the 13th July, 1800, was radified and the ratifications duly exchanged at Shanghae on the 20th July ultimo, H. E. the Admiral steen Bille acting on behalf of H. D. M. Government and the High Commisioners, H. E. General Li- Heng-Sung, and H. E. Coramissioner of Fiance Lin-Ilsun-Kas on behalf of H.I.M. Government. By order,

GEORGE J. HELLAND, H.D.M. Acty. Consul.

Printed and Published by D. NORONHA, Printer to Hongkong Government, OsWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET.

DIE

SOIT

QUI MAL

MON

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 36.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 3RD SEPTEMBER, 1864.

VOL. X.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 138.

　　　　The following Order of Her Majesty in Council, of the 9th July last, imposing penalties on British Subjects aiding the Insurgents against the Chinese Government, is published for general information.

[L.S.]

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th August, 1864.

AT THE COURT AT WINDSOR,

the 9th day of July, 1864. PRESENT,

THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.

Whereas by an Act passed in the session of the sixth and seventh years of Her Majesty's reign, intituled "An Act for the better government of Her Majesty's subjects resorting to China," power was given to Her Majesty to authorise the Superintendent of the Trade of Her Majesty's subjects in China (so long as such Superintendent should be also the Governor of the island of Hong Kong) to enact, with the advice of the Legislative Council of the said island of Hong Kong, all such laws and ordinances as might from time to time be required for the peace, order, and good government of Her Majesty's subjects, being within the dominions of the Emperor of China, or being within any ship or vessel at a distance of not more than one hundred miles from the Coast of China, and to en- force the execution of such laws and ordinances by such penalties and forfeitures as to him, by the advice aforesaid, should seem fit; and it was (amongst other things) enacted that it should be lawful for Her Majesty to disallow, in the whole or in part, any laws or ordinances so to be enacted as aforesaid, and with the advice of Her Majesty's Privy Council to alter the same, or any of them, as to Her Majesty in Council should seem meet; and that it should also be lawful for Her Majesty by any Order or Orders made, with the advice of Her Majesty's Privy Council, to ordain for the government of Her Majesty's subjects, being within the dominions of the Emperor of China, or being within any ship or vessel at a distance of not more than one hundred miles from the Coast of China, law or ordinance which to Her Majesty in Council might any seem meet, as fully and effectually as any such law or ordinance could be made by Her Majesty in Council for the government of Her Majesty's subjects, being within the said island of Hong Kong;

And whereas under and by virtue of the said Act, and of a certain other Act passed in the same Session of Parliament, intituled "An Act to remove doubts as to the exercise of power and jurisdiction by Her Majesty within divers countries and places out of Her Majesty's dominions, and to render the same more effectual," Her Majesty was pleased by an Order in Council bearing date the thirteenth day of June, one thou- sand eight hundred and fifty-three, to make provision for the good government of Her Majesty's subjects resorting to China, and for certain other purposes therein mentioned; and thereby

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

(amongst other things) Her Majesty's Superintendent of Bri- tish Trade in China, for the time being, was authorised and empowered to make and enforce, by fine and imprisonment, rules and regulations for the observance of the stipulations of treaties, and for the peace, order, and good government of Her Majesty's subjects, being within the dominions of the Emperor of China, or being within any British ship or vessel at a dis- tance of not more than one hundred miles from the Coast of China; And Her Majesty was thereby further pleased (among other things) to give authority to any of Her Majesty's Consuls within the dominions of the Emperor of China, to cause any British subject, who, after having been twice convicted of and punished for any crime or offence, should not be able to find good and sufficient security for his good behaviour, or who might be convicted before such Consul of any of certain parti- cular crimes therein enumerated, to be sent out of the dominions of the Emperor of China, in the manner therein mentioned;

And whereas by another Order in Council, passed on the twelfth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, Her Majesty was pleased to order, that it should not be lawful for any person who should thereafter be sent out of the dominions of the Emperor of China, by any of Her Majesty's Consuls, under and by virtue of the said Order of the thirteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- three, and of another Order, dated the second day of February, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-seven, respectively, or under and by virtue of the said Order now in recital, afterwards to return to and again take his abode within any part of the said dominions, without Her Majesty's permission, to be signified as therein mentioned; and any such person so re- turning to, and taking up his abode within any part of the said dominions, was thereby made punishable, by fine or im- prisonment, and liable to be again sent out of the dominions of the Emperor of China, at any time afterwards, in default of finding good and sufficient security for his future good be- haviour, in the manner therein particularly mentioned;

And whereas by a certain Ordinance made and passed on the seventeenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, by His Excellency Sir John Bowring, Kt., then Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the said Colony of Hong Kong and its dependencies, and Her Majesty's Pleni- potentiary and Chief Superintendent of the Trade of British Subjects in China, with the advice of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong, it was enacted, that it should be a misdemean- our, punishable by not more than two years' imprisonment, or by a fine not exceeding five thousand dollars (such punish-

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ment to be accumulative or not, at the discretion of the adjudicating tribunal), for any British subject, within any part of China, to assist either the existing Chinese Government, or any or either of the different factions then engaged, or who might be thereafter engaged, in opposition to the Government, by personal enlistment in the service of either of the said several parties, or by procuring other persons to enlist in such service, or by furnishing, selling, or procuring warlike stores of any description, or by fitting out vessels, or by knowingly and purposely doing any other act to assist either party, by which neutrality might be violated; and that the tribunal for adjudicating on offences, of the description in- tended to be thereby dealt with, should consist of a Consular Officer in charge of a Consulate, and two Assessors of Her Majesty, resident within the Consulate;

And whereas it is expedient that the said Ordinance of the seventeenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, should be explained and amended, and that further provisions should be made to prevent the participation of British. subjects within the dominions of the Emperor of China, in acts of war or rebellion against the authority of the said Emperor; Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by virtue of all powers enabling Her in this behalf, is pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to order, and it is hereby ordered, as follows:-

　　1. Nothing in the said Ordinance made and passed on the seventeenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, shall extend or apply, or be deemed to have extended, or to have been applicable, to any British subject, who, at any time heretofore may have assisted, or may hereafter assist, the Government of the Emperor of China, by the means in the same Ordinance mentioned, or otherwise howsoever, by or under the leave or licence of Her Majesty, or by or under the authority of any Order of Her Majesty in Council, at any time heretofore made, or to be hereafter made.

2. If any subject of Her Majesty, within any part of the dominions of the Emperor of China, shall, at any time after the publication of this present Order, in Her Majesty's Colony of Hong Kong, levy war, or take part in any operations of war, against the Emperor of China, or aid or abet any persons who are or who may be engaged in carrying on war or rebellion or insurrection against the said Emperor, in carrying on such war or rebellion, or insurrection, such person shall be liable to the several penalties mentioned in the said Ordinance of the seventeenth day of January, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-five, and shall further be liable to be sent out of the dominions of the Emperor of China; and in case of his after- wards returning within the same, shall be liable to be proceeded against and punished, and to be again sent out of the said dominions, and so from time to time, in the same manner, in all respects, as is provided by the said Orders in Council of the thirteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty- three, and the twelfth day of September, one thousand eight hundred and sixty-three, respectively, concerning the persons liable to be sent out of the said dominions under those re- spective Orders.

3. Every person offending against this present Order may be proceeded against in the same manner, in all respects, as is provided by the said Order of the thirteenth day of June, one thousand eight hundred and fifty-three, concerning persons offending against any rules or regulations duly made, under and by virtue thereof, by Her Majesty's Superintendent of British Trade in China for the time being.

And the Right Honourable Earl Russell, and the Right Honourable Edward Cardwell, two of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, and the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, are to give the necessary directions herein, as to them may respectively appertain.

ARTHUR HELPS.

No. 139.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Circular from the Right Honorable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, covering the new Instructions issued by the Royal National Life Boat Institution for the Restoration of Persons apparently Drowned, is published for general information.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th August, 1864.

CIRCULAR.

　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　DOWNING STREET, 20th June, 1864. SIR,-I transmit to you, herewith, a copy of a letter from the Secretary to the Royal National Life Boat Institution, with copies of new Instructions which have been issued by that Institution, for the Restoration of Persons Apparently Drowned.

I have been informed by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that the Medical Director-General of the Navy has given it as his opinion that the Instructions in question are valuable, and that they have been circulated in the Royal Navy; I have therefore no hesitation in giving to these Instructions the circulation desired by the Committee of the Institution.-I have the honour to be, Sir, your most obedient humble Servant,

Governor

SIR H. ROBINSON,

&c.,

&c.

EDWARD CARDWELL.

(Copy.)

Mr. Lewis to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT INSTITUTION, 14, JOHN-STREET, ADELPHI, LONDON, 26th May, 1864.

SIR, I am directed to transmit to you a few copies of the new Instructions issued by the Royal National Life Boat Institution for the Restoration of the Apparently Drowned.

These Instructions are the result of extensive inquiries which have recently been made by the Institution amongst medical men, medical bodies, and coroners throughout the United Kingdom.

The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty have ordered 1,000 copies to be circulated throughout Her Majesty's Fleet, and the Commodore Controller-General of Coast Guard has also requested 2,000 copies to be supplied for distribution throughout the Coast Guard Service.

The Committee are desirous that these directions should be known throughout the British Colonies, and they would there- fore feel much obliged if you would do them the honour to direct that the accompanying letters, containing packets of the same, be transmitted to the respective Governors of the Colonies.-I have, &c.,

(Signed) RICHARD LEWIS,

Secretary.

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ARTHUR HELPS.

No. 139.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

By Order,

W. T. MERCER,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th August, 1864.

CIRCULAR.

Governor

SIR H. ROBINSON,

&c.,

&c.

EDWARD CARDWELL.

(Copy.)

Mr. Lewis to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE BOAT INSTITUTION, 14, JOHN-STREET, ADELPHI, LONDON, 26th May, 1864.

SIR, I am directed to transmit to you a few copies of the new Instructions issued by the Royal National Life Boat Institution for the Restoration of the Apparently Drowned.

These Instructions are the result of extensive inquiries which have recently been made by the Institution amongst medical men, medical bodies, and coroners throughout the United Kingdom.

(Signed) RICHARD LEWIS,

Secretary.

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TREATMENT OF THE APPARENTLY DROWNED.

ROYAL NATIONAL LIFE-BOAT INSTITUTION.

INCORPORATED BY ROYAL CHARTER.-SUPPORTED BY VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTIONS.

PATRONESS.—Her Most Gracious Majesty the QUEEN.

DIRECTIONS FOR RESTORING THE APPARENTLY DROWNED.

The leading principles of the following Directions for the Restoration of the apparently Dead from Drowning are founded on those of the late Dr. Marshall Hall, combined with those of Dr. H. R. Silvester, and are the result of extensive inquiries which were made by the Institution in 1863-4 amongst Medical Men, Medical Bodies, and Coroners throughout the United Kingdom. These Directions have been extensively circulated by the Institution throughout the United Kingdom and in the Colonies. They are also in use in Her Majesty's Fleet, and in the Coast-guard Service.

Send immediately for medical assistance, blankets, and dry clothing, but proceed to treat the Patient instantly on the spot, in the open air, with the face downwards, whether on shore or afloat; exposing the face, neck, and chest to the wind, except in severe weather, and removing all tight clothing from the neck and chest, especially the braces.

The points to be aimed at are-first and immediately, the Restoration of Breathing; and secondly, after breathing is restored, the Promotion of Warmth and Circulation.

The efforts to restore Breathing must be commenced immediately and energetically, and persevered in for one or two hours, or until a medical man has pronounced that life is extinct. Efforts to promote Warmth and Circulation beyond removing the wet clothes and drying the skin must not be made until the first appearance of natural breathing. For if circu- lation of the blood be induced before breathing has recommenced, the restoration to life will be endangered.

II. TO RESTORE BREATHING.

TO CLEAR THE THROAT-Place the Patient on the floor or ground with the face downwards, and one of the arms under the forehead, in which position all fluids will more readily escape by the mouth, and the tongue itself will fall forward, leaving the entrance into the windpipe free. Assist this operation by wiping and cleansing the mouth.

If satisfactory breathing commences, use the treatment described below to promote Warmth. If there be only slight breathing- —or no breathing or if the breathing fail, then-

TO EXCITE BREATHING-Tura the Patient well and instantly on the side, supporting the head, and--

Excite the nostrils with snuff, hartshorn, and smelling salts, or tickle the throat with a feather, &c., if they are at hand. Rub the chest and face warm, and dash cold water, or cold and hot water alternately, on them.

If there be no success, lose not a moment but instantly

TO IMITATE BREATHING-Replace the Patient on the face, raising and supporting the chest well on a folded coat or other article of dress.

Turn the body very gently on the side and a little beyond, and then briskly on the face, back again; repeating these measures cautiously, efficiently, and perseveringly about fifteen times in the minute, or once every four or five seconds, occasionally varying the side.

[By placing the Patient on the chest, the weight of the body forces the air out; when turned on the side, this

pressure is removed, and air enters the chest.]

On each occasion that the body is replaced on the face, make uniform but efficient pressure with brisk movement, on the back between and below the shoulder-blades or bones on each side, removing the pressure immediately before turning the body on the side. During the whole of the operations let one person attend solely to the movements of the head, and of the arm placed under it.

[The first measure increases the Expiration, the second commences Inspiration.]

** The result is Respiration or Natural Breathing;—and, if not too late, Life.

Whilst the above operations are being proceeded with, dry the hands and feet; and as soon as dry clothing or blankets can be procured, strip the body and cover, or gradually reclothe it, but taking care not to interfere with the efforts to restore breathing.

III.

Should these efforts not prove successful in the course of from two to five minutes, proceed to imitate breathing by Dr. Silvester's method, as follows:-

　　　　　　　　　Place the Patient on the back on a flat surface, inclined a little upwards from the feet; raise and support the head and shoulders on a small firm cushion or folded article of dress placed under the shoulder-blades.

　　　　　　　　Draw forward the Patient's tongue, and keep it projecting beyond the lips: an elastic band over the tongue and under the chin will answer this purpose, or a piece of string or tape may be tied round them, or by raising the lower jaw, the teeth may be made to retain the tongue in that position. Remove all tight clothing from about the neck and chest, especially the braces.

　　　　　　　　TO IMITATE THE MOVEMENTS OF BREATHING-Standing at the Patient's head, grasp the arms just above the elbows, and draw the arms gently and steadily upwards above the head, and keep them stretched upwards for two seconds. (By this means air is drawn into the lungs.) Then turn down the Patient's arms, and press them gently and firmly for two seconds against the sides of the chest. (By this means air is pressed out of the lungs.)

Repeat these measures alternately, deliberately, and perseveringly, about fifteen times in a minute, until a spontaneous effort to respire is perceived, immediately upon which cease to imitate the movements of breathing, and proceed to INDUCE CIRCULATION AND WARMTH.

IV. TREATMENT AFTER NATURAL BREATHING HAS BEEN RESTORED.

TO PROMOTE WARMTH AND CIRCULATION.-

　　　　　　　　Commence rubbing the limbs upwards, with firm grasping pressure and energy, using handkerchiefs, flannels, &c.: [by this measure the blood is propelled along the veins towards the heart.]

The friction must be continued under the blanket or over the dry clothing.

　　　　　　　　　Promote the warmth of the body by the application of hot flannels, bottles, or bladders of hot water, heated bricks, &c., to the pit of the stomach, the arm-pits, between the thighs, and to the soles of the feet.

　　　　　　　　If the Patient has been carried to a house after respiration has been restored, be careful to let the air play freely about the room.

　　　　　　　　On the restoration of life, a teaspoonful of warm water should be given; and then, if the power of swallowing have returned, small quantities of wine, warm brandy and water, or coffee, should be administered. The Patient should be kept in bed, and a disposition to sleep encouraged.

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GENERAL ORSERVATIONS.-The above treatment should be persevered in for some hours, as it is an erroneous opinion that persons are irrecoverable because life does not soon make its appearance, persons having been restored after persevering for many hours,

APPEARANCES WHICH, GENERALLY ACCOMPANY DEATH.

Breathing and the heart's action cease entirely; the eyelids are generally half-closed; the pupils dilated; the jaws clenched; the fingers semi-contracted; the tongue approaches to the under edges of the lips, and these, as well as the nostrils, are covered with a frothy mucus. Coldness and pallor of surface increase.

CAUTIONS.

Prevent unnecessary crowding of persons round the body, especially if in an apartment,

Avoid rough usage, and do not allow the body to remain on the back unless the tongue is secured.

Under no circumstances hold the body up by the Feet.

On no account place the body in a warm bath, unless under medical direction, and even then it should only be employed as a momentary excitant.

By order of the Committe,

Royal National Life-Boat Institution, London, May, 1864.

RICHARD LEWIS,

Secretary.

No. 140.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Finding and Sentence of the Marine Court, appointed under Ordinance No. 11 of 1860, to inquire into the occurrences on board the British Ship Euphrates during her voyage from Sydney to Hongkong, with the Confirmation of His Excellency the GOVERNOR, and his disallowance of a portion of the proceedings, are published for general information.

By Order,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 31st August, 1864.

W. T. MERCER, Colonial Secretary.

FINDING OF THE COURT.

The Court having deliberately and carefully taken into their consideration the evidence adduced concludes, ---

Firstly. That the Chinese did not get their stipulated allowance of wood and water.

Secondly. That the order given by the Master to throw water on to the quarter deck and which fell upon certain

Chinese was unnecessary and calculated to lead to the excitement that followed.

Thirdly. It is not proved that the Chinaman who was seen partially in the Carpenter's Cabin was there for an im-

proper purpose, but it is more probable that he was there to look at the Ship's Clock.

Fourthly. The Master is highly reprehensible in allowing the Crew to arm themselves without orders, nor was he

justified in so hastily concluding that the Chinese were mutineers.

Fifthly. That the death of the Interpreter Apack was the result of accident.

Sixthly. That the confinement between decks was unjustifiable and oppressive and likely to produce disease. The Court is of opinion that the Master acted too much under the influence of his Crew, who were afraid of the conse- quences of their own aggressive acts, but it is right to note that he was altogether unacquainted with the Chinese character and too easily concluded that a noisy remonstrance was open revolt. Under the circumstances his position was a difficult one; he had imprudently left Sydney without proper Officers, the two acting as Mates having been shipped in London as able Seamen and still holding these ratings. The Crew, foolishly imagining their lives were in danger, became clamorous for the security of the Passengers, the Master had no one fit to consult with, and in the exercise of his own personal judgment committed an error, but for which the Ship might have proceeded quietly on her voyage in the same manner that other vessels do, bringing Chinese Gold-diggers back to their native country.

SENTENCE.

That the Certificate of Service No. 36,736 held by the Master be suspended for six months, and the Court further direct that the two men at present acting as Mates be directed to return to their duty as able Seamen,

Given under our hands in the Colony of Hongkong, this 20th day of August, 1864.

(Signed,)

C. MAY,

1st Police Magistrate. II. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c.

J. C. BALDWIN,

Non-Official Justice of the Peace,

JOHN TOWNSEND,

Master Mariner.

G. H. HEATON,

Government Marine Surveyor.

Mr. Pollard for the Master protested that the Court has no power to give a decision other than in accordance with Ordinance 11 of 1860, upon which Ordinance the Warrant of His Excllency the Governor is framed, and that under that Ordinance the Court has no power to suspend the Master's Certificate.

(Signed,)

C. MAY.