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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 1.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 1ST JANUARY, 1876.

 




VOL. XXII.

No.-10.

[L.S.] A. E. Kennedy.

PROCLAMATION.

By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR Edward Kennedy, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 the Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinances; namely:-

No. 8 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for licensing small Passenger Steamers and for other purposes;

No. 10 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for compiling a new Edition of the Ordinances of the Colony;

No. 12 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to consolidate and amend the Ordinances relating to the Assessment and Collection of Rates in the Colony;

No. 13 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for consolidating and amending the law relating to the speedy recovery of Crown Debts for Rents and for Assessments, Fees and Forfeitures: Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinances have been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 31st Day of December, 1875.

No. 231.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

It is hereby notified that, for the ensuing year, the Hongkong and Kowloon Stone Quarry Farms are let to TSANG-A-YEE of No. 500, Hok-?n, Kowloon.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th December, 1875.

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No. 232.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th December, 1875.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 124.]

COCHIN CHINA.

Reported Rock off Cape Ti-wan.

     Information has been received from Her Majesty's Consul at Saigon of the existence of a rock, lying in a south-easterly direction from cape Ti-wan, and on which the British steam vessel Pernambuco (drawing 15 feet) struck, on her voyage from Hong Kong to Saigon, on the 18th June 1875.

This rock (Pernambuco rock) appeared to be about 40 feet in extent, but as the ship merely struck and passed over, no soundings were taken on it.

The rock was, however, subsequently searched for in a boat, but no bottom was found at 10 fathoms.

     The position assigned to the rock by the Master of the Pernambuco is 3 miles S.E. by S. from cape Ti-wan; this places the rock in lat. 10° 19′ 18′′ N., long 107° 16′ 18′′ E.

     NOTE. As the position of this reported danger is uncertain, vessels should not approach cape Ti-wan nearer than 6 miles nor shoal the soundings to less than 11 fathoms at low water, until further particulars are known.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 2o Easterly in 1875.]

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 8th September 1875.

FREDK. J. EVANS, Hydrographer.

      This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts :-Saigon or Don-Nai river, No. 1269; Sa?gon river to Phan-rang bay, No. 1261; and China sea, southern portion, No. 2660a: Also, China sea Directory, Vol. II., page 337.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 144.]

MALACCA STRAIT-NORTH ENTRANCE.

Revolving Light Near Acheen Head.

With reference to Notice to Mariners No. 115, dated 12th August 1875, on the intended establishment of a light on the north point of Pulo Brasse, near Acheen head, at the north-west end of Sumatra island :—

The Netherlands Government has given further Notice, that the light is now exhibited.

The light is a revolving white light, attaining its greatest brilliancy every minute, and so continuing nine seconds. It W., elevated 525 feet above the level of

is visible between the bearings of E. N. (through south and west) and N.W.

high water, and in clear weather should be seen from a distance of 30 miles.

Within the distance of 12 miles a faint light appears between that of the greatest brilliancy. The illuminating apparatus is of the first order.

The tower, 120 feet high, is painted white to a height of 98 feet, and above that height, red. Position, lat. 5° 44′ 20′′ N., long. 95° 9′ 10′′ E.

Auxiliary Light to Above.

Also, that within a few months it is intended to exhibit a fixed red light of the fourth order from the above light tower on Pulo Brasse, at a height of 26 feet above the ground. This light will be visible through an arc of 90 degrees, its central part passing over the North-west islet. The light is intended to warn vessels of their approach to this outlying islet. In clear weather it should be seen from a distance of 12 miles.

And, that further Notice will be given of the exhibition of this auxiliary light.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 130 Easteriy in 1875.]

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 9th October, 1875.

FREDK. J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Acheen head to Diamond point, No. 219; Sumatra island, West coast, No. 2760; Indian ocean, No. 7486, and Bengal bay, No. 706; Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., 1875, page 14.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JANUARY, 1876.

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The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the p ge, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. [No. 146. ]

CHINA-PE-CHILI STRAIT-SHANTUNG.

(1) Reported Light at Teng-Chau.

With reference to Notice to Mariners, No. 56, dated 30th April 1875, on the establishment of a light on Teng-chau bluff, Miau-tau strait:-

Information has been received from the Customs Department at Shanghai, that no light is exhibited on Teng-chau bluff, or from any position near it. The Notice is therefore cancelled, as the authority on which it was issued is thus shown to be in error.

COCHIN CHINA.

(2) Rock Off Cape Ti-wan (Pernambuco Rock).

    With reference Notice to Mariners, No. 124, dated 8th September 1875, on the existence of a sunken rock lying in a south-easterly dire ion from Cape Ti-wan, and on which the ship Pernambuco struck :-

   The following?dditional information, resulting from an examination of the danger by the French ship of war Surcouf, has beer received, viz.:—

    The depth of water on the rock at low water springs is 8 feet. From the rock, Cape Ti-wan bears N.W. N. distant 2 miles, and Cape St. James lighthouse, W. 2 S.

These bearings place the rock in lat. 10° 21' N., long. 107° 16' 10" E.

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[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 20 Easterly in 1875.] By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 13th October 1875.

FREDK J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:—

(1) Hong Kong to Liau-tung, No. 1262; Pe-chili and Liau-tung gulfs, No. 1256; Pe-chili strait, &c., No. 1392, and Kamchatka to Chusan islands, No. 2459: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, China, &c., 1875, page 26, and China Sea Directory, Vol. III., page 479. (2) Sa?gon or Don-Nai river, No. 1269; Sa?gon river to Phan-rang bay, No. 1261; and China sea, southern portion, No. 2660a: Also, China Sea Directory, Vol. II., page 337.

No. 233.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Hydrographic Notices, received from the Admiralty, are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th December, 1875.

The information contained in this notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions, and compared with the chart when the ship is navigating the parts to which it refers.

Hydrographic Notice. [No. 26.]

EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO.

SULU SEA.

    The following information, relating to dangers in the Sulu sea, has been received from Commander Buckle, R.N., H.M.S. Frolic, 1874.*

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 1° 20′ Easterly in 1875.]

SULU ARCHIPELAGO.

Tawi Tani Group.--An island, not hitherto shewn on the chart, is situated in latitude 5° 43' N., longitude 120° 20′ E. Sulu Group.-Pata island is high, Kabingaan island is low.

Tapul Group.-Good anchorage was found off the west side of Lapac island; and immediately off the northern entrance of the passage between Lapac and Siassi islands good shelter is said to be found by vessels, in the south-west monsoon.

BORNEO, N.E. COAST.

Lubuk Bay. Frolic Rock, of coral formation, with 4 feet over it at low water, and on which H.M.S. Frolic grounded, lies in latitude 6° 8' 30" N., longitude 118° 13' 30" E., with the centre of Bakkungaan island bearing S. 67° W. distant 13 miles, and Lihiman island, N. 79° W.; the shoal water around the rock appeared to be of some extent.

An island is reported to lie about 2 miles S.W. of Lihiman, and several others are said to exist off the Langabo river. Also an island was observed 10 miles west of Bo-aan island, but its exact position was not ascertained.

A small patch of discoloured water, having the appearance of a coral shoal, was seen in about latitude 6° 49′ N., longi- tude 117° 45′ E.

The two following shoals were reported by a German steam vessel, viz., a depth of 7 fathoms off Labuk bay, in latitude 6° 21′ N., longitude 118° 9′ 30′′ E.; and a coral patch of 3 fathoms 30 miles south-eastward of Cagayan Sulu, in latitude 6° 39′ N., longitude 118° 57′ 30′′ E.

* See Admiralty charts :-China sea, southern portion, No. 2660b; Sulu Archipelago, No. 2576; Sigboy? and Sibutu passages, No. 928.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JANUARY, 1876.

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The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the p ge, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. [No. 146. ]

CHINA-PE-CHILI STRAIT-SHANTUNG.

(1) Reported Light at Teng-Chau.

With reference to Notice to Mariners, No. 56, dated 30th April 1875, on the establishment of a light on Teng-chau bluff, Miau-tau strait:-

Information has been received from the Customs Department at Shanghai, that no light is exhibited on Teng-chau bluff, or from any position near it. The Notice is therefore cancelled, as the authority on which it was issued is thus shown to be in error.

COCHIN CHINA.

(2) Rock Off Cape Ti-wan (Pernambuco Rock).

    With reference Notice to Mariners, No. 124, dated 8th September 1875, on the existence of a sunken rock lying in a south-easterly dire ion from Cape Ti-wan, and on which the ship Pernambuco struck :-

   The following?dditional information, resulting from an examination of the danger by the French ship of war Surcouf, has beer received, viz.:—

    The depth of water on the rock at low water springs is 8 feet. From the rock, Cape Ti-wan bears N.W. N. distant 2 miles, and Cape St. James lighthouse, W. 2 S.

These bearings place the rock in lat. 10° 21' N., long. 107° 16' 10" E.

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[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 20 Easterly in 1875.] By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 13th October 1875.

FREDK J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:—

(1) Hong Kong to Liau-tung, No. 1262; Pe-chili and Liau-tung gulfs, No. 1256; Pe-chili strait, &c., No. 1392, and Kamchatka to Chusan islands, No. 2459: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, China, &c., 1875, page 26, and China Sea Directory, Vol. III., page 479. (2) Sa?gon or Don-Nai river, No. 1269; Sa?gon river to Phan-rang bay, No. 1261; and China sea, southern portion, No. 2660a: Also, China Sea Directory, Vol. II., page 337.

No. 233.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Hydrographic Notices, received from the Admiralty, are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th December, 1875.

The information contained in this notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions, and compared with the chart when the ship is navigating the parts to which it refers.

Hydrographic Notice. [No. 26.]

EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO.

SULU SEA.

    The following information, relating to dangers in the Sulu sea, has been received from Commander Buckle, R.N., H.M.S. Frolic, 1874.*

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 1° 20′ Easterly in 1875.]

SULU ARCHIPELAGO.

Tawi Tani Group.--An island, not hitherto shewn on the chart, is situated in latitude 5° 43' N., longitude 120° 20′ E. Sulu Group.-Pata island is high, Kabingaan island is low.

Tapul Group.-Good anchorage was found off the west side of Lapac island; and immediately off the northern entrance of the passage between Lapac and Siassi islands good shelter is said to be found by vessels, in the south-west monsoon.

BORNEO, N.E. COAST.

Lubuk Bay. Frolic Rock, of coral formation, with 4 feet over it at low water, and on which H.M.S. Frolic grounded, lies in latitude 6° 8' 30" N., longitude 118° 13' 30" E., with the centre of Bakkungaan island bearing S. 67° W. distant 13 miles, and Lihiman island, N. 79° W.; the shoal water around the rock appeared to be of some extent.

An island is reported to lie about 2 miles S.W. of Lihiman, and several others are said to exist off the Langabo river. Also an island was observed 10 miles west of Bo-aan island, but its exact position was not ascertained.

A small patch of discoloured water, having the appearance of a coral shoal, was seen in about latitude 6° 49′ N., longi- tude 117° 45′ E.

The two following shoals were reported by a German steam vessel, viz., a depth of 7 fathoms off Labuk bay, in latitude 6° 21′ N., longitude 118° 9′ 30′′ E.; and a coral patch of 3 fathoms 30 miles south-eastward of Cagayan Sulu, in latitude 6° 39′ N., longitude 118° 57′ 30′′ E.

* See Admiralty charts :-China sea, southern portion, No. 2660b; Sulu Archipelago, No. 2576; Sigboy? and Sibutu passages, No. 928.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JANUARY, 1876.

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    Sandakan Harbour.-Great cantion should be used in approaching and entering this he bour, especially in vessels of over 12 feet draught. Good anchorage will be found well inside the entrance on the western ore, in from 9 to 6 fathoms, with a high peak bearing N.W. There are two small villages in the harbour, also a station of the Labuan Trading Company. Firewood and good water can be obtained from the natives, but no other supplies.

    As it seems probable that many undiscovered dangers exist off that portion of the coast of Borneo south-eastward of the Banguey channel great care is necessary, and it is recommended that vessels should follow the lines of soundings shown on the Admiralty charts. The tides are irregular and the currents strong.

Caution. The natives of the Sulu islands are frequently engaged in hostilities with the Spanish, and Commander Buckle recommends that ships having occasion to communicate with them should previously hoist a flag of truce.

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 2nd August, 1875.

The information contained in this Notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions, and compared with the chart when the Ship is navigating the parts to which it refers.

Hydrographic Notice. [No. 29.]

CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. III.

No. 2.

HONG KONG ISLAND.

    With reference to that part of Hydrographic Notice No. 8, dated 15th March 1875, alluding to Bokhara rock:-Infor- mation has been received from Commodore J. Parish at Hong Kong, that the rock therein described is not the Bokhara rock which was originally found, and instead of there being only one, there are two distinct rocky heads, with nine fathoms between them.*

    Bokhara Rocks.-S.W. rock (on which the S.S. Bokhara struck) is a pinnacle rock with 3 fathoms on it at low water, from which Tathong rock bears N. by W. W., and cape D'Aguilar lighthouse W.S.W.

    Buoy.-A black and white chequered buoy has been moored in 9 fathoms close to the western edge of S.W. Bokhara rock, with Tathong rock bearing N. by W. W., and cape D'Aguilar W.S.W.

N.E. rock is a pinnacle rock with 18 feet water over it, situated about 1 cables N.N.E. E. from S.W. rock. From the centre of N.E. rock, Tathom rock is in line with the extreme of cape Collinson, bearing N. by W. 2 W.; the north-west point of Beaufort island is just shut in behind the rocky islet to the southward of cape D'Aguilar, S.W. souther- ly; and cape D'Aguilar lighthouse bears S.W. by W. W. distant 8 cables.

Directions.-Vessels bound to the southward through Tathong channel, and wishing to pass between Bokhara rocks and Hong Kong island, should, after passing to the eastward of Tathong rock, bring the summit of Beaufort island in line with cape D'Aguilar bearing S.S.W., and steer with that mark on, until Tathong rock is in line with the left extreme of Taitoo island N. W., which mark should be kept on, until abreast of cape D'Aguilar. If passing to the westward of Tathong rock, the latter mark should be brought on as soon as convenient after passing that rock.

Vessels passing to the eastward of Bokhara rocks should not open Tatlong rock to the northward of Pottinger peak, until the southern extreme of Tytam peninsula is open south of cape D'Aguilar.

The most direct route for steam vessels leaving Hong Kong by Lyemun pass and through Tathong channel is to pass west of Tathong and Bokhara rocks, and, after passing cape D'Aguilar steer so as to pass midway between Putoy and Sunkong islands, where there is a good channel with 15 to 20 fathoms mud.

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 4th September 1875.

    *See Admiralty Charts: China, East Coast, Sheet 2, No. 1962; Hong Kong, No. 1466; also China sea Directory, Vol. III., page 122; Hydrogra- phic Notice, No. 8 of 1875; and Notice to Mariners, No. 77 of 1873.

The information contained in this Notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions and compared with the chart when the Ship is navigating the parts to which it refers.

Hydrographic Notice. [No. 32.]

CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. IV.

No. 2. JAPAN.

The following information, relating to sunken dangers on the coasts of Japan, hitherto unmarked on the charts, has been received from Captain H. C. St. John, R.N., H.M. Surveying vessel Sylvia, 1875.*

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 4° 10′ Westerly in 1875.]

INLAND SEA-AWA SIMA.

   Awa rock is 23 cables long, in a W. by S. and E. by N. direction, a cable broad, and has from 7 to 12 feet water on it. From its eastern end the south-east point (the nearest part) of Awa Sima bears N.E. by N. distant 3 cables, Ko-yano- hana point and rocks, S.E. E. 1-4 miles.

Depths of 4 and 5 fathoms will be found near the rock.

KIUSIU, NORTH-WEST COAST.

Yobuko harbour-Rock in Ben-ten-no-Seto.-Near the extremity of the shoal which, in the immediate neighbourhood of Ben Ten islet, extends towards Kabe or Kata Sima, is a sunken rock, having less than 6 feet water. From the rock Ben Ten islet bears S.W. by W. W., a cable distant, the southern or nearest point of Kata Sima, N.W. 2 W. 13 cables. There is a depth of 18 feet within half a cable north, east, and west, of the rock.

   Kosime no Oosima (Wilson island) -Rock.-Off the north-east point of Kosime no Oosima, and half a mile distant from the shore, lies a sunken rock, with less than 6 feet water, which is steep-to around, having 6 and 7 fathoms close to.

The following bearings will give the position of this dangerous rock :–

The north-west extreme of Kosime no Oosima

The east extreme of Kosime no Oosima.

Round rock.

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 18th October 1875.

.W. by S. 1 S. ...S. by W.

E.by S. 4 S. 1,4 miles.

    * See Admiralty Charts:-Seto Uchi or Inland sea, No. 2875; Channels between Bingo Nada and Hari na Nada, No. 128; Kiusiu and Nipon, western part, No. 358; Nipon island, No. 2347; Yobuko harbour, No. 141; Hirado-no-Seto (Spex strait) to Simonseki strait, No. 127: Also, China Sea Directory, Vol. IV., pages 233, 257, 299, and 308.

No. 234.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th December, 1875.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. No. 51.

CHINA SEA.

FOOCHOW DISTRICT.

Ocksen Island Lighthouse.

J. GARDINER Austin, Colonial Secretary.

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   Notice is hereby given that the Light on the High or West Ockseu Island was exhibited for the first time at sunset on the 3rd December, 1875.

 The illuminating apparatus is revolving Dioptric, of the First Order, showing white flashes at one minute intervals. The Light is elevated 286 feet above the level of the sea, and, in clear weather, it should be visible from a distance of 24 nautical miles.

The Tower is round, of stone, 35 feet high, with a total height from its base to the lantern vane of 64 feet. The Tower is painted black, but the dwellings and boundary wall are painted white.

The temporary fixed light, referred to in Notice to Mariners No. 34, has been discontinued.

Approximate position:-Latitude 24° 59' N.

Longitude 119° 28′ E.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

DAVID M. HENDERSON, Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, OCKSEU, 4th December, 1875.

No. 235.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   Notice is hereby given that M. SIENKIEWICZ, Consul for France, has returned to the Colony and has resumed charge of his Office.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th December, 1875.

No. 236.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER Austin, Colonial Secretary.

   Notice is hereby given that for the ensuing year, the Western Slaughter House is leased to LAM TAK SING, of No. 50, West Street, Victoria.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

NOTICE.

Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the First Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of January next.

It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 31st of January, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.

No. 230.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale rown Land by Public Auction, to be held at British Kowloon, on Monday, 3rd day of January, 1876, at 3 o'clock P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd December, 1875.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JANUARY, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1875.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

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Close fog and squally with rain at

intervals throughout.

Overcast with passing fog at intervals

throughout.

6 A.M., passing fog at intervals; 11

A.M., overcast; 5 P.M., wet fog. Fine, hazy, slight fog at intervals.

*

33

3028.34, 28.40 28.38 28.36 28.33) 58.0 59.0 61.0 57.5 57.5 59,0, 58.0

60.0 SE

3 E

2 E

0.00

Fine, hazy throughout.

:

31 28.32, 28.36 28.34 28.28 28.28, 56.056.5 55.5 55.0 56.0 55.0 55.0 64.5ESE

4 E

3 E

0.00

GA.M., overcast, hazy; 11 A.M., close

fog.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT.

BAROMETER.

HYG

TURNO- MLTOR.

WINDS.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

WET BALB.

Registering.

Force, range from 0 to 12..

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Neox.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Min. Mar.

NOON.

GAMS

NOON.

GP.M.

Dir. P. Diru. F. LEZE.

1875.

Dec. 25 30.22 30.21 80.28 80.15 30.14 58.0 62.0 | 62.0 56.5 59.0

39

26 30.15 30.11 30.12 30.11 30.02 62.0 63.0 63.0 59.9 61.0

60.0 152.0 63.0 | Calm

62.000.000.0; E

()

E

15 E

Cloudy and fine.

1

E

1.2

I

3

Overcast with rain.

i

i

27

"

30.05 30.08 30.08 30.05 20.04 63.5 68.0 65.0 C3.0 65.0

60.0 61.0 68.0 Calm

0 W

1 Calm

0

3

28 30.01 30.03 30.15 30.09 30.11 64.5 66.5 64.0 61.0 62.0 61.561.0 66.0 Calm

66.0 !

0 E

2. E

6 A.M., overcast, gloomy with heavy showers; 6 P.M.,

cloudy and fine.

4. Fine, cloudy weather throughout.

""

29 30.18 30.21 30.21 30.15 30.13 62.0 64.0 61.0 59.060.5 59.0 60.0 61.5 ENE

i

4 30 30.17 30.18 30.21: 30.13 30.13 64.0 65.5 67.0 60.0 61.5 64.062.0 61.5 E

3130.15 30.16 30.11 30.11 30.10 64.0 65.5 64.5 61.0 68.0 62.5 62.0 65.0

2 ENE

4 E

3

Cloudy and fine.

1

3 E

2

E

1 E

2 E

2

19

Fine, clear weather.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, fine and clear; 6 P.M.,

overcast, and fine.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 31st December, 1875.

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Arold, P. F.

Anderson, Capt. Angiolo, Lazerinil Avery,Montaguel

Baldwin, Miss Lucy H.

Baylis, Wm.

Begna, A. Mr. 2

Civetta, J. Cruz, Manoel

Maria Cruz, de la J. Cooper, W. II. 1 Chun Loong

1

Dowson, Hon. 78

Ho Chew Chia Howard, G.

Lets. Papa.

45

Getley, A.

2

??

}

Gamble, Robert 2

1

Lawson, Robert 3 Leixehot, Monsr.1

Greham, W.

1

Lee Afoong,Mrs.1

1

Gonzalez, Felipe

1

Lee, E.

1

Hughes, Charles1

Morris, T. T. 1

MacKenzie, R. 1

1

Miura, Madme. 1 regd.

Barker, Monsr. 1

Barr, C.

1

Cook, B.

Cousins, A.W.0.1 Carson, D.

18

Richard Dawes, George 2 Dawson, Miss 1 Favre, Clement 1 Fricake, A. Goddard, T.

Place, Joseph E. Profumo, Luis 1 Parker, Edward 1 Purdie, W. L.

Quan O. Hay

Roberton, Jas. 3 Rusk, Madme. 1

1

1

Smith, Enstace 1 Sevilla, Juan

1 Pastor Silva, Avelina dal

Stewart, W.H.

2

1

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

Nagel, J. L. Niccolopolco

1

1

1

Jeffory, Stephen i Johnson, Mrs. A.1

King, II. S.

1

Poynter, J. Paack, Ferd. J. 1 Pugno, Egidio 1

Schultze, E. II, 1 Share, Henry J. 1 Siebold, von A. Smith, II. M.

1

Souzalin, H. V.

Tiang, Pean 1 Wanch, Monsr. 1 Wilkinson & Co.1 Wols, Louis 1 Wilson, James Xavier, Ismael 1 Yearl, Chs.

1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JANUARY, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 31ST DECEMBER, 1875.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

9

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1875.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

December 25

30.21

60

30.19

61

54

61

30.10

62

26

30.09

61

30.13

63

60

62

30.05

63

27

30.06

65

30.05

65.5

60

66

30.00

67

""

28

30.13

65

30.12

66.5

63

68

30.06

67

""

29

30.19

64

30.15

63

60

66.5

30.11

65

""

30

30.20

65

30.17

05.5

62

65.5

30.11

67

31

30.16

65

30.13

63.5

62.5

66

30.09

64

""

DATE.

BAROMETER.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROUTER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB,

THERMO-

MLTER.

Self

WINDS.

RAIN.

Registerings

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

[In buches during thej prerions 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

G P.L.

NOON.

1875.

6 A.M.

'K'V 6

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GAI.

NOON.

6 P.I.

NOON.

5 P.M.

Noos. Dirn. F. Birn. F. Dira. P.

Dec. 2528.31 28.38 28.37 28.35 28.34, 46.5 515 58.0 45.0 52.0 #3.0 47.5 51.5 E

5

E

5 E

0.18

"

26 28.23 28.47 28.25 23.18 28.18 53.0 53.5 55.0 50.0 3.5 55.0 52.0 35.5

6 TAD

G ESE

0.21

!

?

27 28.24 28.30 28.20 28.25 28.25) 57.0 61.0 60.0 57.0 60.5 59.0 52.5 €1.0

4 NNE

2 NNE

1.43

""

2828.82 28.81 28.33 28.27

59.0 61.0 59.0 58.0 58.0 FC.5 57.0 62.5 | NE

2 E

E

0.00

?

29 28.32 28.36 28.84 28.31 28.81152.0:57.0

56.0 51.0 52.0 54.5 52.0

(1.5 E

5 E

5

E

0.00

6 AM, overcast, hazy; 4 P.M., passing

fog.

Close fog and squally with rain at

intervals throughout.

Overcast with passing fog at intervals

throughout.

6 A.M., passing fog at intervals; 11

A.M., overcast; 5 P.M., wet fog. Fine, hazy, slight fog at intervals.

*

33

3028.34, 28.40 28.38 28.36 28.33) 58.0 59.0 61.0 57.5 57.5 59,0, 58.0

60.0 SE

3 E

2 E

0.00

Fine, hazy throughout.

:

31 28.32, 28.36 28.34 28.28 28.28, 56.056.5 55.5 55.0 56.0 55.0 55.0 64.5ESE

4 E

3 E

0.00

GA.M., overcast, hazy; 11 A.M., close

fog.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT.

BAROMETER.

HYG

TURNO- MLTOR.

WINDS.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

WET BALB.

Registering.

Force, range from 0 to 12..

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Neox.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Min. Mar.

NOON.

GAMS

NOON.

GP.M.

Dir. P. Diru. F. LEZE.

1875.

Dec. 25 30.22 30.21 80.28 80.15 30.14 58.0 62.0 | 62.0 56.5 59.0

39

26 30.15 30.11 30.12 30.11 30.02 62.0 63.0 63.0 59.9 61.0

60.0 152.0 63.0 | Calm

62.000.000.0; E

()

E

15 E

Cloudy and fine.

1

E

1.2

I

3

Overcast with rain.

i

i

27

"

30.05 30.08 30.08 30.05 20.04 63.5 68.0 65.0 C3.0 65.0

60.0 61.0 68.0 Calm

0 W

1 Calm

0

3

28 30.01 30.03 30.15 30.09 30.11 64.5 66.5 64.0 61.0 62.0 61.561.0 66.0 Calm

66.0 !

0 E

2. E

6 A.M., overcast, gloomy with heavy showers; 6 P.M.,

cloudy and fine.

4. Fine, cloudy weather throughout.

""

29 30.18 30.21 30.21 30.15 30.13 62.0 64.0 61.0 59.060.5 59.0 60.0 61.5 ENE

i

4 30 30.17 30.18 30.21: 30.13 30.13 64.0 65.5 67.0 60.0 61.5 64.062.0 61.5 E

3130.15 30.16 30.11 30.11 30.10 64.0 65.5 64.5 61.0 68.0 62.5 62.0 65.0

2 ENE

4 E

3

Cloudy and fine.

1

3 E

2

E

1 E

2 E

2

19

Fine, clear weather.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, fine and clear; 6 P.M.,

overcast, and fine.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 31st December, 1875.

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Arold, P. F.

Anderson, Capt. Angiolo, Lazerinil Avery,Montaguel

Baldwin, Miss Lucy H.

Baylis, Wm.

Begna, A. Mr. 2

Civetta, J. Cruz, Manoel

Maria Cruz, de la J. Cooper, W. II. 1 Chun Loong

1

Dowson, Hon. 78

Ho Chew Chia Howard, G.

Lets. Papa.

45

Getley, A.

2

??

}

Gamble, Robert 2

1

Lawson, Robert 3 Leixehot, Monsr.1

Greham, W.

1

Lee Afoong,Mrs.1

1

Gonzalez, Felipe

1

Lee, E.

1

Hughes, Charles1

Morris, T. T. 1

MacKenzie, R. 1

1

Miura, Madme. 1 regd.

Barker, Monsr. 1

Barr, C.

1

Cook, B.

Cousins, A.W.0.1 Carson, D.

18

Richard Dawes, George 2 Dawson, Miss 1 Favre, Clement 1 Fricake, A. Goddard, T.

Place, Joseph E. Profumo, Luis 1 Parker, Edward 1 Purdie, W. L.

Quan O. Hay

Roberton, Jas. 3 Rusk, Madme. 1

1

1

Smith, Enstace 1 Sevilla, Juan

1 Pastor Silva, Avelina dal

Stewart, W.H.

2

1

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

Nagel, J. L. Niccolopolco

1

1

1

Jeffory, Stephen i Johnson, Mrs. A.1

King, II. S.

1

Poynter, J. Paack, Ferd. J. 1 Pugno, Egidio 1

Schultze, E. II, 1 Share, Henry J. 1 Siebold, von A. Smith, II. M.

1

Souzalin, H. V.

Tiang, Pean 1 Wanch, Monsr. 1 Wilkinson & Co.1 Wols, Louis 1 Wilson, James Xavier, Ismael 1 Yearl, Chs.

1

10

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1TS JANUARY, 1876.

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Anazie

4

Corea

1

Feiga

Kassa

1

Pride of the

1

Aldebaran

4

Caroline

Argonaut

Calabar, s.s.

4 2

1

Killarney, s.s. 12

7

Thames

Gosshawk

19

Portland

1

Amedine

1

Cyphirenes, s.s. 1

Georgina

2

Lea

6

Paradise

Alexandra

Coldstream 1

Geseina

2

Lady Elizabeth 1

Presto

1

Lets. Paps.

1

Steffone Sir Harry Parkes3 Spirit of the

Age

Star of China 1

} 1

Amanda

1

Cheops

Luera

Hazel Holme

1

Retriever

1

Benj. D. Sewall 1

Dilharree

Dartmouth

O 30

2

Hope

3

Min

1

Hada

1

Marina

Rover of Bal-}

Terentia

4

1

Champion of

the Seas

} 1

Monarchy

Uda

2

Rover of the Seas 1

E. J. Spense

1

Isabella

9

1

Mecca

1

Robert Boak

2

Venus

2

2

Channel Queen 2

Ellen

1

Minorca

1

Rowena

1

Cape Horne

1

England's Glory 2

Julia H.

1

Chien Shing,s.s. 17

1

E. P. Bouverie 2

Juno

1

Nahor

Riga Rajah

Virginia

1

1

Carricks

6

Webfoot

Canaan

Formosa

N

Kate Waters

5

Prince Arthur 1

S. Nicholson

17 7

William Davie 4

For H. M. Ships.

Letters.

Letter.

Audacious 8

Frolic

5

Lapwing

Letter.

1

Letters.

Victor Emanuel 2

Vigilant

Letter.

1

Fossio, Signora Maria, Buenos Ayres,

Hamberg, Walter, Newcastle, New South Wales,...1 Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

Kortmann, William, Rio de Janeiro,

Detained for Postage.

..1 Letter.

"}

..1

""

..1

Martin, Adolphe, Gabon, Afrique, Nielsen, Claus, Queensland, Brisbane, Rossi, Francisco E. Habana,

1 Letter.

1

""

1

22

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

UNT

its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED,

Α

In Liquidation.

NOTICE.

LL Persons holding Warrants against un- claimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their Claims will not be recognised.

ADOLF ANDR?,

F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 18th December, 1875.

NOTICE.

M

"R, CARL KREBS has been duly authorized to sign our Firm per procuration from this

day.

VIS

MELCHERS & Co.

Hongkong, 1st January, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. In Liquidation.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

First Dividend of One hundred Dollars

A (100) shore will be payable at the Offices of the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong, on and after January 1st, 1876, on which day, Shareholders are re- quested to apply for Warrants at the Company's Office, 48, Queen's Road, Victoria, producing at the same time their Scrip for endorsement.

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 15th to the 31st December, 1875, both days inclusive.

ADOLF ANDR?, F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 13th November, 1875.

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For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Anazie

4

Corea

1

Feiga

Kassa

1

Pride of the

1

Aldebaran

4

Caroline

Argonaut

Calabar, s.s.

4 2

1

Killarney, s.s. 12

7

Thames

Gosshawk

19

Portland

1

Amedine

1

Cyphirenes, s.s. 1

Georgina

2

Lea

6

Paradise

Alexandra

Coldstream 1

Geseina

2

Lady Elizabeth 1

Presto

1

Lets. Paps.

1

Steffone Sir Harry Parkes3 Spirit of the

Age

Star of China 1

} 1

Amanda

1

Cheops

Luera

Hazel Holme

1

Retriever

1

Benj. D. Sewall 1

Dilharree

Dartmouth

O 30

2

Hope

3

Min

1

Hada

1

Marina

Rover of Bal-}

Terentia

4

1

Champion of

the Seas

} 1

Monarchy

Uda

2

Rover of the Seas 1

E. J. Spense

1

Isabella

9

1

Mecca

1

Robert Boak

2

Venus

2

2

Channel Queen 2

Ellen

1

Minorca

1

Rowena

1

Cape Horne

1

England's Glory 2

Julia H.

1

Chien Shing,s.s. 17

1

E. P. Bouverie 2

Juno

1

Nahor

Riga Rajah

Virginia

1

1

Carricks

6

Webfoot

Canaan

Formosa

N

Kate Waters

5

Prince Arthur 1

S. Nicholson

17 7

William Davie 4

For H. M. Ships.

Letters.

Letter.

Audacious 8

Frolic

5

Lapwing

Letter.

1

Letters.

Victor Emanuel 2

Vigilant

Letter.

1

Fossio, Signora Maria, Buenos Ayres,

Hamberg, Walter, Newcastle, New South Wales,...1 Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

Kortmann, William, Rio de Janeiro,

Detained for Postage.

..1 Letter.

"}

..1

""

..1

Martin, Adolphe, Gabon, Afrique, Nielsen, Claus, Queensland, Brisbane, Rossi, Francisco E. Habana,

1 Letter.

1

""

1

22

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

UNT

its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED,

Α

In Liquidation.

NOTICE.

LL Persons holding Warrants against un- claimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their Claims will not be recognised.

ADOLF ANDR?,

F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 18th December, 1875.

NOTICE.

M

"R, CARL KREBS has been duly authorized to sign our Firm per procuration from this

day.

VIS

MELCHERS & Co.

Hongkong, 1st January, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. In Liquidation.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

First Dividend of One hundred Dollars

A (100) shore will be payable at the Offices of the Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corporation, Hongkong, on and after January 1st, 1876, on which day, Shareholders are re- quested to apply for Warrants at the Company's Office, 48, Queen's Road, Victoria, producing at the same time their Scrip for endorsement.

The Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from the 15th to the 31st December, 1875, both days inclusive.

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Liquidators.

Hongkong, 13th November, 1875.

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SOIT

QUIMAL

DIE

ET

MON

DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 2.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 13 of 1875.

THURSDAY, 25TH NOVEMBER, 1875.

PRESENT:

His Excellency the Administrator (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN).

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Secretary (CECIL CLEMENTI SMITH.)

The Honourable the Attorney General (JOHN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY).

The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

ABSENT:

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE, absent on leave.

The Honourable WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, absent from indisposition.

The Council meets this day at 2 P.M., pursuant to adjournment.

The Minutes of the Meeting of Council held on Tuesday, the 23rd November, are read and confirmed.

The Council proceeds with the further consideration of Section 5 of the Magistrates' Ordinance Bill,

which is laid upon the Table in an amended form.

On the motion of the Chief Justice, Defamation is included among the Offences quoted, and other amendments having been made the clause is adopted.

The Bill is then read a third time and passed, bearing the Title of—An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend and consolidate the Laws concerning the jurisdiction of Magistrates over indictable offences and for other purposes,being "No. 16 of 1875."

His Excellency adjourns the Council sine die at 2.30 P.M.

Read and confirmed, this 7th Day of January, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

Clerk of Councils.

No. 1.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   Notice is hereby given that His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to recognise provisionally and until Her Majesty's pleasure may be known, A. G. ROMANO, Esquire, to be Acting Consul General for Portugal at this port, vice J. J. DOS REMEDIOS resigned.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

12

No. 2.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, San JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 52.

CHINA SEA.

AMOY DISTRICT.

Tsing-seu Lighthouse.

Notice is hereby given that the Tsing-seu Light, on the Northern slope of the Island at the er rance to the Outer Harbor of Amoy, was exhibited for the first time at sunset of the 13th December.

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The illuminating apparatus is fixed Dioptric of the Fourth Order, showing a red light from N. 1° E. to N. 57° W., a white light from N. 57° W. round by W. and S. to S. 50° E., and a red light from S. 50° E. to S. 89° E. The bearings are magnetic and taken from seaward.

The Light is elevated 130 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather, the white light should be visible at a distance of 15 nautical miles and the red light at 8.

The tower is octagonal, of stone and brick, 20 feet high, with a total height from its base to the lantern vane of 33 fect. The tower is painted in alternate red and white vertical stripes, and the dwellings white.

Approximate position :-Latitude, N. 24° 22′

Longitude, E. 118° 7

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

DAVID M. HENDERSON, Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, AMOY, 14th December, 1875. N.B.-The Tai-tan Island Light, No. 10, Third Issue of Chinese Lights, for 1874, will not be discontinued till further

notice.

No. 3.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., is pleased to direct that the Rates of Postage chargeable on letters forwarded by French Packet shall be lowered as follows, viz.:-

To or From Ports of Northern China and Japan, ...to 8 cents per oz. To India, Ceylon, Saigon, Pondicherry, and Aden,...to 12 cents per oz.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

    With reference to the above, it is suggested that the alterations of Postage notified be at once made with pen and ink in the Tables of Rates issued last month.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1876.

ALFRED LISTer,

Postmaster General.

No. 4.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following copy of a General Convention between the Governments of Great Britain and Tunis, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1876,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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No. 2.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, San JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 52.

CHINA SEA.

AMOY DISTRICT.

Tsing-seu Lighthouse.

Notice is hereby given that the Tsing-seu Light, on the Northern slope of the Island at the er rance to the Outer Harbor of Amoy, was exhibited for the first time at sunset of the 13th December.

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The illuminating apparatus is fixed Dioptric of the Fourth Order, showing a red light from N. 1° E. to N. 57° W., a white light from N. 57° W. round by W. and S. to S. 50° E., and a red light from S. 50° E. to S. 89° E. The bearings are magnetic and taken from seaward.

The Light is elevated 130 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather, the white light should be visible at a distance of 15 nautical miles and the red light at 8.

The tower is octagonal, of stone and brick, 20 feet high, with a total height from its base to the lantern vane of 33 fect. The tower is painted in alternate red and white vertical stripes, and the dwellings white.

Approximate position :-Latitude, N. 24° 22′

Longitude, E. 118° 7

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

DAVID M. HENDERSON, Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, AMOY, 14th December, 1875. N.B.-The Tai-tan Island Light, No. 10, Third Issue of Chinese Lights, for 1874, will not be discontinued till further

notice.

No. 3.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., is pleased to direct that the Rates of Postage chargeable on letters forwarded by French Packet shall be lowered as follows, viz.:-

To or From Ports of Northern China and Japan, ...to 8 cents per oz. To India, Ceylon, Saigon, Pondicherry, and Aden,...to 12 cents per oz.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

    With reference to the above, it is suggested that the alterations of Postage notified be at once made with pen and ink in the Tables of Rates issued last month.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1876.

ALFRED LISTer,

Postmaster General.

No. 4.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following copy of a General Convention between the Governments of Great Britain and Tunis, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1876,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

GENERAL CONVENTION BETWEEN THE GOVERNMENTS OF GREAT BRITAIN AND OF TUNIS.

Signed in the English and Arabic Languages, July 19, 1875.

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   The Government of Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and His Most Serene Highness Mohammed Essaddock Bey, Lord of the Regency of Tunis, being desirous to maintain and improve the relations of friendship and commerce which have long subsisted between them and between British and Tunisian subjects, have resolved to proceed to a revision and improvement of the Treaties subsisting between the respective countries, in consequence of which the following stipulations have been entered into and concluded between His Most Serene Highness the Bey, and Richard Wood, Esquire, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Her Majesty's Agent and Consul-General, duly authorized to that effect.

ARTICLE I.

   Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland may appoint, besides her Political Agent, such Consuls, Vice-Consuls, and Consular Agents in the Regency of Tunis as she may deer. necessary; and such Consuls, Vice-Consuls, and Consular Agents shall be at liberty to reside in any of the seaports or cities of His Highness the Bey, which they or the British Govern- ment may choose and find most convenient for the affairs and service of Her Majesty, and for the assistance of her subjects.

ARTICLE II.

   Every mark of honour and respect shall at all times be paid, and every privilege and immunity allowed, to Her Majesty's Agent and Consul-General accredited to His Highness the Bey which is paid or allowed to the Representative of any other nation whatsoever; and respect and honour shall be shown to the British Consuls, Vice-Consuls, and Consular Agents, who shall reside in the Regency of Tunis. Their houses and families shall be safe and protected. No one shall interfere with them, or commit any act of oppression or disrespect towards them, either by word or deed; and if any one should do so, the Tunisian authorities shall take immediate measures for the punishment of the offender. The British Consuls, Vice-Consuls, and Consular Agents shall, moreover, continue to enjoy, in the most ample sense, all the privileges and immunities which are now or may be hereafter accorded to the Consuls, Vice-Consuls, and Consular Agents of the most favoured nation.

ARTICLE III.

   The British Agent and Consul-General shall be at liberty to choose his own interpreters, brokers, guards, and servants, either from among the natives or others. His interpreters, brokers, guards, and servants shall be exempt from the conscription, and from payment of any poll-tax, forced contribution, or other similar or corresponding charge. In like manner, the Consuls, Vice-Consuls, and Consular Agents residing at the Tunisian ports, under the orders of the said Agent and Consul-General, shall be at liberty to choose, that is to say, the Consuls, each one interpreter, one broker, two guards, and three servants; the Vice-Consuls and Consular Agents, each one interpreter, one broker, and one guard, and two servants, not being in the military service, who shall likewise be exempt from the conscription, from the payment of any poll-tax, forced contribution, or other similar or corresponding charge. No prohibition nor tax shall be put upon the provisions, furniture, or any other articles which may come to the said Agent and Consul-General, Consuls, or Vice-Consuls, for their own use and for the use of their families, upon their delivering to the Officer of the Customs a note under their hand, specifying the number of articles which they shall require to be passed on that ground, but this privilege shall only be accorded to Consular Officers who are not engaged in trade. If the service of their Sovereign should require their attendance in their own country, no impediment shall be offered to their departure, and no hindrance shall be offered either to themselves or their servants, or in regard to their property, but they shall be at liberty to go and come, respected and honoured. If they should depute another person to act for them in their absence, they shall not be prevented in any way from so doing, nor shall the deputy be prevented from acting in that capacity.

ARTICLE IV.

There shall be reciprocal freedom of commerce between the dominions of Her Majesty the Queen and the Regency of Tunis. British merchants or their agents and brokers shall be permitted to purchase at all places within the Regency, whether for the purposes of internal trade or of exporta- tion, all articles, without any exception whatsoever, being the produce or manufacture of the said Regency; and the purchaser shall be free to remove his goods, when purchased, from one place to another, without any attempt being made on the part of the Local Governors to interfere with them.

ARTICLE V.

   In accordance with the friendship which has at all times existed between the two Governments, His Highness the Bey engages to protect British subjects who may come to his country either for the purposes of trade or for travelling. They shall be free to travel or to reside in any part of the Regency

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without hindrance or molestation; and they shall be treated with respect, love, and honour. They shall be exempt from forced military service, whether by land or by sea; from, forced loans, and from every extraordinary contribution. Their dwellings and warehouses destined for the purposes of residence and commerce, as well as their property, both real and personal, of every kind, shall be respected, and, in particular, all the stipulations of the Convention concluded between Her Majesty's Government and His Highness the Bey on the 10th of October, 1863, relative to the permission granted to British subjects to hold real property in the Regency of Tunis, are hereby confirmed. And British subjects, vessels, commerce, and navigation shall enjoy, without any restriction or diminu- tion, all the privileges, favours, and immunities which are now or may hereafter be granted to the subjects, vessels, commerce, and navigation of any other nation whatever.

Her Britannic Majesty, on her part, engages to insure to Tunisian subjects, vessels, commerce, and navigation within her Dominions, the enjoyment of the same protection and privileges which are or may be enjoyed by the subjects, vessels, commerce, and navigation of the most favoured nation.

ARTICLE VI.

The perfect security which His Highness the Bey accords to the British merchants and subjects. who may reside in the Regency extends likewise to the free exercise of the rites of their religion. They shall be free to erect churches, upon the application of the British Agent and Consul-General to His Highness the Bey, who will grant the necessary permission. The British Cemetery of Saint George, and other burial places, now or hereafter to be established, shall be protected and respected as heretofore.

ARTICLE VII.

His Highness the Bey engages that he will not prohibit the importation into the Regency of any article the produce and manufacture of the dominions and possessions of Her Britannic Majesty, from whatever place arriving, and that the duties to be levied upon such articles of produce or manufacture so imported shall in no case exceed one fixed rate of eight per cent. ad valorem, to be calculated upon the value of such merchandize at the place of landing, or a specific duty, fixed by common consent, equivalent thereto.

Such articles, after paying eight per cent. import duty, shall not be subject to any other internal charge or impost whatsoever, whether the buyer be a Tunisian or a foreigner. And if such articles should not be sold for consumption in the Regency, but should be re-exported within the space of one year, the Administration of the Customs shall be bound, provided the bales or packages have not been opened, to restore, at the time of their re-exportation, the duty levied to the merchant, who shall be required first to furnish proofs that the goods so exported have paid the said import duty.

    After the expiration of one year the merchant shall be free to re-export his foreign goods without claiming the drawback, and the Custom-house shall not levy upon them any duty whatsoever on re-exportation.

    Should a British merchant or his agent desire to convey, by sea or by land, from one port or place to another port or place in the Regency of Tunis, goods upon which the ad valorem duty above mentioned has been already paid, such goods shall be subject to no further duty, either on their embarkation or disembarkation, provided they be accompanied by a certificate from the Tunisian Administrator of Customs that the duty has been paid.

    And it is moreover agreed that no other or higher duties shall be imposed on the importation of any article the produce or manufacture of one of the Contracting Parties into the country of the other, which shall not equally extend to the like articles being the produce or manufacture of any other country.

ARTICLE VIII.

    Vessels navigating under the British flag and vessels navigating under the Tunisian flag shall be free to carry on the coasting trade in the States and Dominions of the Contracting Parties. They shall enjoy the same rights and immunities as are enjoyed by national vessels, and they shall be free either to land a portion of their cargoes, or to embark goods, foreign or native, to complete their cargoes, in each other's ports, without being obliged in each case to procure any special license from the Local Authorities, or to pay any charges and dues that are not paid by national vessels.

The stipulations of this Article shall however, as regards the Colonial coasting trade, be deemed to extend only to the coasting trade of such of the Colonial possessions of Her Britannic Majesty as, under the provisions of the Act relating thereto, may have opened their coasting trade to foreign vessels.

ARTICLE IX.

    His Highness the Bey formally engages to abolish all monopolies of agricultural produce or of any other article whatsoever, save and except tobacco and salt, and save and except the fisheries, and the tannery of hides of oxen, camels, and horses.

British subjects, however, or their agents, buying or selling salt and tobacco in virtue of licenses. or permits for comsumption in the Regency of Tunis, shall be subject to the same regulations as the most favoured Tunisian subjects trading in the two articles aforesaid; and, furthermore, they shall be free to compete for, obtain, and exercise the right of fishery, subject to the local laws and regulations.

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ARTICLE X.

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   If British merchants or their agents in the Regency of Tunis should purchase any article of Tunisian produce or manufacture for internal consumption, the said merchants or their agents shall not pay, on the purchase and sale of such articles, any higher duties or charges than are paid, under similar circumstances, by the most favoured class of Tunisians or foreigners engaged in the internal trade of the Regency of Tunis. In like manner Tunisian merchants or their agents in the British dominions shall not pay on the purchase and sale of British produce or manufactures, for internal consumption in the said dominions, higher duties or charges than are paid by British subjects or the most favoured foreigners engaged in the internal trade of the said dominions, upon similar articles of produce or manufacture.

ARTICLE XI.

   If a British merchant or his agent shall purchase for exportation any article of Tunisian produce or manufacture, either at the place where such article is produced or in its transit from that place to another, upon which article of produce or manufacture the internal taxes known by the names of

Ushr,'

," "Kanoon," and "Mahsoulat," and others, have been already levied, such article of produce or manufacture shall be subject at the port of shipment to the payment of the export duty only, and the notarial fees and charges for measurement established by law.

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ARTICLE XII.

   In case of any dispute arising between the Custom-house and a merchant regarding the value to be put upon any merchandize or goods imported by him into the Regency to Tunis, the merchant shall be free to pay the duty in kind, in the most equitable manner.

   Should, however, the merchant be unable or unwilling to make use of the above faculty, the Custom-house shall have the right to purchase such merchandize or goods at the price at which the merchant has valued them, with an augmentation of 5 per cent.

   But should the foregoing two modes fail to solve the difficulty, His Highness the Bey and Her Majesty's Agent and Consul-General shall each name an arbitrator, being a merchant, and, in case of a divergence of opinion, the two arbitrators shall name an umpire, also a merchant, whose decision shall be final.

ARTICLE XIII.

   With a view to the encouragement of agriculture, His Highness the Bey furthermore engages to permit the importation, free of import duty and of every other internal charge, of agricultural implements and machinery, as well as of cattle and animals for the improvement of the native breeds, whenever such agricultural implements, machinery, cattle, and animals are proved to be for private use and not for purposes of trade, in which latter case they shall be subject to the payment of an import duty not exceeding 8 per cent.

ARTICLE XIV.

   In case the importation of foreign wheat, barley, and Indian corn should be rendered necessary in consequence of the failure of the crops, in consequence of famine or other causes, which God forbid, such foreign wheat, barley, and Indian corn shall be as heretofore exempt from the payment of any import duty, and shall be subject only to the payment of 20 karoobs (74d.) per kaffis.

   With the exception of the above three articles, all other foreign provisions, such as rice, lentils, beans, and other pulse known by the appellation of "Hashahesh" (dried vegetables) shall pay an import duty not exceeding eight per cent., but the importer or his agent shall be free to sell such provisions in retail or in any other manner without the payment of any other charge whatsoever.

ARTICLE XV.

It is understood between the Contracting Parties that the Tunisian Government reserves to itself the faculty and right of issuing a general prohibition against the importation into the Regency of gunpowder, unless Her Majesty's Agent and Consul-General shall think fit to apply for a special license, which license shall, in that case, be granted, provided no valid objection thereto can be alleged. Gunpowder, when allowed to be imported, shall be subject to a duty not exceeding eight per cent., and shall be liable to the following regulations:-

   1. It shall not be sold by subjects of Her Britannic Majesty in quantities exceeding the quantities prescribed by the local regulations.

   2. When a cargo, or a large quantity of gunpowder arrives in a Tunisian port on board a British vessel, such vessel shall be anchored at a particular spot, to be designated by the local authorities, and the gunpowder shall then be conveyed, under the inspection of such authorities, to dep?ts or fitting places, designated by the Government, to which the parties interested shall have access under due regulations.

   Gunpowder imported in contravention of the prohibition, or in the absence of the license afore- mentioned, shall be liable to confiscation, save and except small quantities of gunpowder for sporting reserved for private use, which shall not be subject to the regulations of the present Article.

Cannon, arms of war, or military stores, as well as anchors, masts, and chain cables, shall be imported free of duty, provided they are landed at the opened and recognized ports; provided, also, that previous to the landing of cannon the permission of the Government is obtained.

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ARTICLE XVI.

     The people of the Contracting Parties shall have the right to establish in each other's country commercial, industrial, and banking companies, co-operative, or mutual or shareholding associations, or any other association, whether between and amongst themselves, or between them and Tunisian subjects or subjects of any other Power: Provided the object of such companies and associations be lawful, and subject always to the laws of the country in which they shall be established.

     It is, however, understood, that no joint stock companies limited, whose capital is made up of nominal shares to bearer, and no anonymous association shall be established in their respective territories. without the authorization of the local Government.

ARTICLE XVII.

British subjects and Tunisian subjects shall be free to exercise in each other's country any art, profession, or industry; to establish manufactories, and factories, and to introduce steam machinery or machinery moved by any other power, without being subjected to any other formality or to the payment of higher or other taxes and imposts than those prescribed by the laws or municipal regulations, or which are paid by natives.

     It is understood that the manufactories and their appurtenances, being immovable property, shall be subject to the provisions of the Convention of the 10th October, 1863, relative to the permission granted to British subjects to hold real property in the Regency of Tunis.

ARTICLE XVIII.

No harbour, pilotage, light-house, or quarantine dues, or other local dues, shall be levied upon British vessels, which are not imposed upon Tunisian vessels or upon the vessels of the most favoured

nation.

If a British vessel shall enter a Tunisian port from stress of weather and depart, it shall not be subject to the payment of the aforesaid dues, but shall pay only the fee to the pilot, should a pilot be required. Should such vessel, however, visit a Tunisian port for the purpose of procuring water and of purchasing provisions, it shall pay only a portion, not exceeding half, of the harbour, pilotage, light- house, and quarantine or other local dues payable at the said port.

In like manner Tunisian vessels which shall visit any of the ports of Her Majesty's dominions shall pay only the harbour, quarantine, and other dues which are levied upon British vessels.

ARTICLE XIX.

The captains of merchant-vessels having goods on board destined for the Regency of Tunis shall, on their arrival at the port where such goods are to be landed, deposit in the Custom-house of such port a true copy of their manifest.

ARTICLE XX.

If a British subject be detected in smuggling into the Regency any description of goods or should be detected in embarking any goods, the produce of Tunis, for which he can exhibit no Custom-house permit, such goods shall be confiscated by the Tunisian Treasury, but a report or proc?s-verbal of the alleged contraband must, as soon as the said goods are seized by the authorities, be drawn up and communicated to the British Consular authorities, and no goods can be confiscated as contraband unless the fraud with regard to them shall be duly and legally proved.

It is stipulated that vessels navigating under the British flag shall submit to the regulations of the port; that such vessels, speronaras, boats, and the like craft shall not serve as dep?ts for merchandize; and that whenever their detention in the Tunisian ports shall exceed eight calendar months, they shall, when required to do so, give satisfactory explanations to the British Consular authority and to the Local Authorities in regard to the motive of their detention in such ports. Should such explanations be deemed unsatisfactory, the Custom-house may, with the consent of Her Majesty's Agent and Consul-General, place a guard on board for the prevention of fraud, the expenses for such guard being at the charge of the vessel.

ARTICLE XXI.

Should British subjects desire to embark in, or discharge goods from, any vessel, they can employ the Tunisian Custom-house boats, paying the usual charges for the use of such boats. They are free, however, to discharge their merchandize without using the Custom-house boats, in which case they will apprize the Administration of the Customs of it in writing, taking care to mention, on the arrival of each steamer or vessel having goods on board to their consignment, that they will be present them- selves, or be represented by their agents, to assist at the discharge of said goods. In case of their absence, however, the Custom-house will proceed to discharge their goods, rendering itself responsible as heretofore unless in a case of "force majeure." No sort of claim can be preferred by the consignee against the Custom-house on the plea that it had not the right to discharge his goods, seeing that the discharge is made with the sanction of the master of the vessel, and not with that of the Custom-house.

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Every consignee who discharges his goods after making the demand in writing, will provide himself with a Custom-house officer, who will accompany him to the vessel and return with him to the Custom-house. The fee to the Custom-house officer shall be paid by the merchant.

ARTICLE XXII.

Whenever the Tunisian Government shall temporarily prohibit the exportation of wheat, barley, cattle, or any other article of native produce, such prohibition shall not come into operation until three months after official notification shall have been given, and shall apply only to the specific article or articles mentioned in the Decree enacting the prohibition.

ARTICLE XXIII.

    No British subject, nor any person under British protection, shall, in the Regency of Tunis, b? made liable to pay a debt due from another person of his nation unless he shall have made himself responsible or guarantee for the debtor by a valid document. Neither shall any British subject be compelled to sell anything to, or to buy anything from, a Tunisian without his own free will. The seller shall be obliged to deliver up to the purchaser only that portion of the goods which he voluntarily sold to him, and he purchaser shall have no claim or right upon the remaining portion of such goods or merchandize.

    In like manner, no Tunisian subject in the Dominions of the Queen of Great Britain shall be made liable to pay a debt due from another person of his nation to a British subject, unless he shall have made himself responsible or guarantee for the debtor by a valid document.

ARTICLE XXIV.

    In all criminal cases and complaints where the prosecutor and prisoner are British subjects, and in all civil differences, disputes, or litigation which may occur between British subjects exclusively, the Agent and Consul-General, Consul, or other British authority, shall be sole judge or arbiter. No one shall interfere, but they shall be amenable to the British Consular Courts only.

All civil differences, disputes, or litigations between British subjects and the subjects of any foreign country other than Great Britain, shall be decided solely in the Tribunals of the foreign Consuls, according to the usages heretofore established, or which may hereafter be arranged between such Consuls, without the interference of the Tunisian Courts or Government.

ARTICLE XXV.

    Disputes and differences arising between a British and a Tunisian subject, whether the British subject is plaintiff or defendant, of a commercial and civil nature (criminal and correctional excepted), shall be settled by His Highness the Bey, or his delegate, in the presence and with the concurrence of the British Consul-General or Consul.

    It is likewise agreed that, should any new procedure differing from the above, be adopted and applied at present, or in future, in the treatment of any other nation, the British subjects, without exception, shall be entitled to the enjoyment thereof, whenever Her Majesty's Government shall request it.

It is, however, understood that, if Mixed Courts should be at any time established in Tunis with the assent and approval of Her Majesty's Government, in that case all civil and commercial suits and disputes arising between. British and Tunisian subjects shall be heard and determined by such Mixed Courts and Tribunals, according to the rules and procedure that may be agreed upon between the Contracting Parties.

ARTICLE XXVI.

    The cognizance of crimes committed by British subjects in the Tunisian territory, as well as all contraventions of the police, and other regulations, shall dovolve upon the Consul-General or Consul; and the punishment thereof shall be applied by the said Consul-General or Consul, in concurrence with His Highness the Bey. In case the criminal or offender should escape from the Consular, or other prison, the Consul-General or Consul shall not be held responsible in any manner whatsoever.

ARTICLE XXVII.

    No quittance or receipt presented by a British subject to a Court, purporting to be a discharge of a debt which he has contracted towards a Tunisian subject, shall be held as a legal and a valid discharge, unless he can show that such quittance or receipt is under the handwriting, seal, or signature of the Tunisian subject, or duly executed by native notaries, and attested by the Cadi or the Governor of the place. And in like manner no quittance or receipt presented by a Tunisian subject, purporting to be a discharge of a debt which he has contracted towards a British subject, shall be held as a legal and valid discharge or his debt, unless he can show that such quittance or discharge is under the handwriting, signature, or mark of the British subject, duly attested by the Consul, or unless the discharge is drawn up by two notaries and attested by the British Consul.

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ARTICLE XXVIII.

    Should any Tunisian subject be found guilty before the Tunisian Courts of procuring false evidence to the injury or prejudice of a British subject, he shall be severely punished by the Tunisian Government. In like manner, the competent British Consular authorities shall severely punish, according to English law, any British subject who may be convicted of the same offence against a Tunisian subject.

ARTICLE XXIX.

If, at any time, Her Majesty's Agent and Consul-General, Consul, Vice-Consul, or Consular Agent, should require the assistance of soldiers, guards, armed boats, or other aid for the purpose of arresting or transporting any British subject, the Tunisian authorities shall immediately comply with the demand, on payment of the usual fees given on such occasions by Tunisian subjects.

ARTICLE XXX.

If a ship belonging to the Queen of Great Britain, or to any of Her subjects, should be wrecked or stranded on any part of the coast of the Regency of Tunis, the Tunisian authorities within whose jurisdiction the accident may occur shall, in accordance with the rules of friendship, respect her and assist her in all her wants. They shall allow and enable the master to take such steps as he may think necessary or desirable, and shall take immediate steps for the protection of her crew and of her cargo, and of any goods, papers, or other articles which may be saved from her at the time of the wreck or afterwards; and, moreover, they shall lose no time in informing the nearest British authority of the accident. They shall deliver over to him, without exception or loss, all the cargo, goods, papers, and articles which have been saved and preserved from the wreck, and they shall likewise furnish the master and the crew of the wrecked ship with such victuals and provisions as they may require, for which they shall receive payment. For their friendly aid and services in protecting, saving, preserving, and restoring to the British Consular authorities the goods and contents saved through their exertions from the wrecked vessel, or any portion thereof, they shall be entitled to such an amount of salvage as Her Majesty's Agent and Consul-General and the Chief Tunisian authority on the spot shall judge a fair compensation for their services. The master and crew shall be at liberty to proceed to any place they please, and at any time they may think proper, without any hindrance.

In like manner, the ships of His Highness the Bey, or of Tunisian subjects, shall be assisted and protected in the dominions of the Queen of Great Britain as though they were British ships and shall be subject only to the same lawful charges of salvage to which British ships, under similar circumstances, are liable.

ARTICLE XXXI.

Should, however (which God forbid), the crew or any portion of the crew of a wrecked or stranded British vessel be murdered by the natives, or its cargo, or any part of its cargo or contents, be stolen by them, the Tunisian Government binds itself to take the most prompt and energetic measures for It, moreover, seizing the marauders or robbers, in order to proceed to their severe punishment. engages to make the most diligent search for the recovery and restitution of the stolen property; and whatever compensation for the damage done to individuals or to their effects, under similar circumstances, is granted, or may hereafter be granted to the subjects of the most favoured nation, or the equivalent of it, shall be also accorded to the subjects of the Queen of Great Britain.

ARTICLE XXXII.

It is agreed and covenanted that if any of the crew of Her Majesty's ships of war or of British merchant-vessels, of whatever nationality they may be, borne on the papers of said ships, shall desert within any port in the Regency of Tunis, the authorities of such port or territory shall be bound to give every assistance in their power for the apprehension of such deserters, on the application of the British authority. In like manner, if any of the crew of the ships of His Highness the Bey, or of Tunisian merchant-vessels, not being slaves, shall desert in any of the ports or harbours, within the dominions of Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain, the authorities of such ports or harbour shall give every assistance in their power for the apprehension of such deserters on the application of the Commanding Officer, Captain, or any other Tunisian authority, and no person whatsoever shall protect or harbour such deserters.

ARTICLE XXXIII.

   The ships of war belonging to Her Majesty the Queen, and the ships belonging to His Highness the Bey, shall have free liberty to use the ports of each country for washing, cleansing, and repairing any of their defects, and to buy for their use any sort of provisions alive or dead, or any other necessaries, at the market price, without paying custom to any officer.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

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And it is moreover agreed that, whenever any of Her Majesty's ships of war shall arrive in the Bay of Tunis and shall fire a salute of twenty-one guns, the Castle of the Goletta, or the Tunisian ships of war, shall return the same number of guns as the Royal salute to Her Majesty's colours, according to ancient usage.

ARTICLE XXXIV.

    The Government of the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, in consideration of the sincere friendship that has at all times existed between Her Majesty and His Highness the Bey, agrees that Tunisian ships and cargoes shall be received at the ports and harbours of the British dominions upon the same footing as British vessels and cargoes.

ARTICLE XXXV.

British vessels arriving in any of the Tunisian ports for the purpose of trade or by reason of stress of weather, or to repair damages, shall not be compelled to discharge their cargoes or any portion of their cargoes, and they shall not be made to change their destination or to receive any passengers on board unless it be with their own free will, but they shall be respected, and they shall be allowed to depart without any hindrance. Should they be compelled to land their cargoes, or a portion thereof, in order to effect repairs, they shall also be permitted to re-embark such goods free of any duty or charge whatsoever.

Tunisian vessels shall receive the like friendly treatment in ports and harbours of the British dominions.

ARTICLE XXXVI.

If any

      British subject should die in any place or territory appertaining to His Highness the Bey, no Governor or other Tunisian officer shall, on any pretence whatsoever, take possession or dispose of, or interfere with the goods and property of the deceased, but such goods and property, of whatever description, may be taken possession of by his heirs, or by the British Consular authority, without any hindrance or impediment whatsoever on the part of such Governor or Tunisian officer.

If, however, a British subject should die at a place where there is no British Consul, or whilst travelling, in such a case the Tunisian authorities of the place where he died shall be bound to preserve and protect his goods and effects: they shall make, with the assistance of notaries, a faithful inventory of them, which inventory they shall lose no time in sending to the nearest Governor of a place where an English Consul resides.

Should the deceased British subject leave behind him debts due from him to a native, the Cousul- General or his deputy shall assist the creditor in the recovery of his claim upon the estate of the deceased; and, likewise, if the deceased should leave behind debts due to him from Tunisians, the Governor, or those who have such power, shall compel the debtors to pay what is due by them to the Consul- General or his deputy, for the benefit of the estate of the deceased.

ARTICLE XXXVII.

    The British Government and His Highness the Bey, moved by sentiments of humanity and having regard to the free institutions which, under Providence, their respective countries happily enjoy, mutu- ally engage to do all in their power for the suppression of slavery. Whilst, on the one part, the Bri- trish Government engage not to relax their efforts with friendly powers for the prevention of the bar- barous traffic in human beings, and for the emancipation of slaves, His Highness the Bey especially engages, on the other, to cause the Declaration of Moharem, 1262 (23rd January, 1846), abolishing for ever slavery in the Regency, to be obeyed and respected, and to use his utmost efforts to discover and punish all persons within his Regency who contravene or act contrary thereto.

ARTICLE XXXVIII.

    The British Government and His Highness the Bey engage to do all in their power for the suppression of piracy; and His Highness especially engages to use his utmost efforts to discover and punish all persons on his coasts or within his territory who may be guilty of that crime, and to aid the British Government in so doing.

ARTICLE XXXIX.

    Privateering is now and for ever abolished: His Highness the Bey being desirous to maintain inviolable the neutrality of the Regency of Tunis, it has been established and agreed that, in case of war or hostilities, he shall not permit the enemies of Her Majesty the Queen of Great Britain to fit out privateers in the ports of the Regency, or to sail from them to prey upon the ships and commerce of her subjects; and it is moreover established that His Highness shall not permit or tolerate in the Regency of Tunis the sale of any prize whatsoever which shall have belonged or may belong to the belligerents.

The Queen of Great Britain will cause to be observed the same rules of neutrality towards Tuni- sian ships and subjects in all the seaports of Her Majesty's dominions.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

ARTICLE XL.

In order that the two Contracting Parties may have the opportunity of hereafter treating and agreeing upon such other arrangements as may tend still further to the improvement of their mutual intercourse, and to the advancement of the interests of their respective people, it is agreed that at any time after the expiration of seven years from the date of the present Convention of Commerce and Navigation, either of the High Contracting Parties shall have the right to call upon the other to enter upon a revision of the same; but until such revision shall have been accomplished by common consent, and a new Convention shall have been concluded and put into operation, the present Convention shall continue and remain in full force and effect.

ARTICLE XLI.

If any doubt should arise with regard to the interpretation or the application of any of the stipu- lations of the present Convention, it is agreed that in Tunis the interpretation the most favourable to British subjects shall be given, and in Her Majesty's dominions that most favourable to Tunisians. It is not pretended by any of the foregoing Articles to stipulate for more than the plain and fair construction of the terms employed, nor to preclude in any manner the Tunisian Government from the exercise of its rights of internal Administration where the exercise of those rights does not evi- dently infringe upon the privileges accorded by the present Convention to British subjects or British

commerce.

ARTICLE XLII.

The stipulations of the present Convention shall come into immediate operation and shall be subs- tituted for the stipulations of all preceding Treaties between Great Britain and Tunis, with the excep- tion of the Convention of the 10th of October, 1863, already referred to in Article XVII preceding, which is renewed and confirmed.

3.

This Convention has been written in triplicate, consisting in forty-two Articles, besides the intro- duction, and contained in the preceding forty-three pages, to be signed by both parties, and to be exe- cuted in the manner explained and clearly set forth in its several provisions, having for object the duration, confirmation, and maintenance of amity between them.

   Dated Monday, the sixteenth day of Gumad-el-Thany, 1292 of the Hegira, corresponding to the nineteenth of July, 1875.

(L.S.)

RICHARD WOOD.

(L.S.)

MUHAMMAD AS-SADIG PASHA,

Bey.

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No. 5.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following copy of a letter from the Board of Trade, enclosing a copy of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th January, 1876.

The Board of Trade to the Colonial Office.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

(Copy.)

BOARD OF TRADE, WHITEHALL Gardens,

11th August, 1875.

   SIR, I am directed by the Board of Trade to enclose a copy of "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1875," and to request your attention to the 3rd Section of this Act relating to the vlere of grain and other seeds or nuts in British Ships.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

ARTICLE XL.

In order that the two Contracting Parties may have the opportunity of hereafter treating and agreeing upon such other arrangements as may tend still further to the improvement of their mutual intercourse, and to the advancement of the interests of their respective people, it is agreed that at any time after the expiration of seven years from the date of the present Convention of Commerce and Navigation, either of the High Contracting Parties shall have the right to call upon the other to enter upon a revision of the same; but until such revision shall have been accomplished by common consent, and a new Convention shall have been concluded and put into operation, the present Convention shall continue and remain in full force and effect.

ARTICLE XLI.

If any doubt should arise with regard to the interpretation or the application of any of the stipu- lations of the present Convention, it is agreed that in Tunis the interpretation the most favourable to British subjects shall be given, and in Her Majesty's dominions that most favourable to Tunisians. It is not pretended by any of the foregoing Articles to stipulate for more than the plain and fair construction of the terms employed, nor to preclude in any manner the Tunisian Government from the exercise of its rights of internal Administration where the exercise of those rights does not evi- dently infringe upon the privileges accorded by the present Convention to British subjects or British

commerce.

ARTICLE XLII.

The stipulations of the present Convention shall come into immediate operation and shall be subs- tituted for the stipulations of all preceding Treaties between Great Britain and Tunis, with the excep- tion of the Convention of the 10th of October, 1863, already referred to in Article XVII preceding, which is renewed and confirmed.

3.

This Convention has been written in triplicate, consisting in forty-two Articles, besides the intro- duction, and contained in the preceding forty-three pages, to be signed by both parties, and to be exe- cuted in the manner explained and clearly set forth in its several provisions, having for object the duration, confirmation, and maintenance of amity between them.

   Dated Monday, the sixteenth day of Gumad-el-Thany, 1292 of the Hegira, corresponding to the nineteenth of July, 1875.

(L.S.)

RICHARD WOOD.

(L.S.)

MUHAMMAD AS-SADIG PASHA,

Bey.

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No. 5.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following copy of a letter from the Board of Trade, enclosing a copy of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th January, 1876.

The Board of Trade to the Colonial Office.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

(Copy.)

BOARD OF TRADE, WHITEHALL Gardens,

11th August, 1875.

   SIR, I am directed by the Board of Trade to enclose a copy of "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1875," and to request your attention to the 3rd Section of this Act relating to the vlere of grain and other seeds or nuts in British Ships.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

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  I am to suggest that a copy of this Act should be sent to the Governors of all Colonies from which grain is shipped.

  I am further to suggest that instructions may be given to cause an immediate report to be sent to the Board of Trade of any case in which grain, &c., is shipped in British Vessels in contravention of the Act, and in such a manner as to endanger human life.

The Under Secretary of State Colonial Office.

I have, &c.,

(Signed)

THOMAS GRAY.

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CHAPTER 88.

An Act to make provision for giving further powers to the Board of Trade

for stopping unseaworthy Ships.

BE

[13th August 1875.]

E it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Par- liament assembled, and by the authority of the same, as follows:

A.D. 1875.

powers of officers

  1. The Board of Trade may forthwith and from time to time by special order Appointment and appoint a sufficient number of fit and proper persons, from their own staff or otherwise, having authority to to be officers having authority to detain unseaworthy ships, and may from time to time detain unseaworthy revoke such appointment.

any

If any officer so appointed has reason to believe upon inspection or otherwise that any British ship is by reason of the defective condition of her hull, equipments, or machinery, or by reason of overloading or improper loading, unfit to proceed to sea without serious danger to human life, he may order that the ship be detained for the purpose of being surveyed.

Any such order shall have the same effect as if it were an order of the Board of Trade under section twelve of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1873.

For the purpose of ascertaining whether a British ship is fit to proceed to sea, any officer so appointed may go on board the ship and inspect the same, or any part thereof, or any of the machinery, boats, equipments, or other articles on board thereof, not unnecessarily detaining or delaying her from proceeding on her voyage; and any person who wilfully impedes him in the execution of his duty shall be liable to the same penalties, and may be dealt with in the same manner as if the officer were an inspector appointed by the Board of Trade under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854.

  When any officer so appointed orders a ship to be detained, he shall forthwith report his proceedings to the Board of Trade.

An officer so appointed shall receive such remuneration for his services under this Act as the Treasury from time to time direct, and such remuneration shall be paid out of moneys to be provided by Parliament.

ships.

2. Whenever a complaint is made to the Board of Trade or to any officer so Ship to be detained appointed by one fourth of the seamen belonging to any British ship, that the ship is on complaint of crew. by reason of the defective condition of her hull, equipments, or machinery, or by reason of overloading or improper loading, unfit to proceed to sea without serious danger to human life, it shall be the duty of the Board or officer, as the case may be, if the com- plaint is made within time sufficient for that purpose before the sailing of the ship, without requiring any security for the payment of costs and expenses, to take proper steps for ascertaining whether the ship ought to be detained for the purpose of being surveyed under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1873.

  3. From and after the first day of October one thousand eight hundred and seventy- Cargo of grain, &c. five, no cargo of which more than one third consists of any kind of grain, corn, rice, paddy, pulse, seeds, nuts, or nut kernels, shall be carried on board any British ship, unless such grain, corn, rice, paddy, pulse, seeds, nuts, or nut kernels be contained in bags, sacks, or barrels, or secured from shifting by boards, bulkheads, or otherwise. This section shall not apply to any grain shipped previous to the first October one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five.

  The master of any British ship who shall knowingly allow any cargo or part of a cargo to be shipped therein for carriage contrary to the provisions of this section shall fe over such offence incur a penalty not exceeding two hundred pounds.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

   Penalties on sending 4. Section eleven of "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1871," shall be repealed, and unseaworthy ships in lieu thereof it shall be enacted:--

to sea.

Marking of deck lines.

Statement of load- line.

1. Every person who sends a ship to sea in such unseaworthy state that the life of any person would be likely to be thereby endangered, and the managing owner of any British ship so sent to sea from any port in the United Kingdom, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless he prove that he used all reasonable means to ensure her being sent to sea in a seaworthy state, or prove that her going to sea in such unseaworthy state was, under the circumstances, reasonable and justifiable; and, for the purpose of giving such proof, such person may give evidence in the same manner as any other witness:

2. Every person who attempts or is party to any attempt to send to sea any ship in such unseaworthy state that the life of any person would be likely to be thereby endangered, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless he give such proof as aforesaid, and for the purpose of giving such proof such person may give evidence as aforesaid:

3. Every master of a British ship who knowingly takes the same to sea in such unseaworthy state that the life of any person would be likely to be thereby endangered shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless he prove that her going to sea in such unseaworthy state was, under the circuinstances, reasonable and justifiable, and for the purpose of giving such proof such person may give

evidence as aforesaid:

4. The owner of every British ship shall from time to time register at the custom house of the port in the United Kingdom at which such ship is registered the name of the managing owner of such ship, and if there be no managing owner, then of the person to whom the management of the ship is entrusted by and on behalf of the owner; and in case the owner fail or neglect to register the name of such managing owner or manager as aforesaid he shall be liable, or if there be more owners than one, each owner shall be liable in proportion to his interest in the ship, to a penalty not exceeding in the whole five hundred pounds each time that the said ship leaves any port in the United Kingdom, after the first day of November one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, without the name being duly registered as aforesaid:

5. The term "managing owner" in sub-section one shall include every person so registered as managing owner or as having the management of the ship for and on behalf of the owner:

6. No prosecution under this section shall be instituted except by or with the con-

sent of the Board of Trade:

7. No misdemeanor under this section shall be punishable upon summary conviction. Provided that the repeal enacted by this section shall not affect any punishment in- curred or to be incurred in respect of any offence against the enactment hereby repealed, or any legal proceeding in respect of any such punishment, and any such legal proceed- ing may be carried on as if this Act had not passed.

5. Every British ship registered on or after the first day of November one thou- sand eight hundred and seventy-five shall before registry, and every British ship regis- tered before that day shall, on or before that day, be permanently and conspicuously marked with lines of not less than twelve inches in length and one inch in breadth, painted longitudinally on each side amidships, or as near thereto as is practicable, and indicating the position of each deck which is above water.

The upper edge of each of these lines shall be level with the upper side of the deck plank next the waterway at the place of marking.

The lines shall be white or yellow on a dark ground, or black on a light ground. Provided that—

(1.) This section shall not apply to ships employed in the coasting trade or

in fishing, nor to pleasure yachts; and

(2.) If a registered British ship is rot within a British port of registry at any time before the first day of November one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, she shall be marked as by this section required within one month after her next return to a British port of registry subsequent to that date.

6. With respect to the marking of a load-line on British ships, the following pro- visions shall have effect:

(1.) From and after the first day of November one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five the owner of every British ship shall, before entering his ship outwards from any port in the United Kingdom upon any voyage for which he is required so to enter her, or if that is not practicable, as soon after as may be,

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

mark upon each of her sides amidships, or as near thereto as is practicable, in white or yellow on a dark ground, or in black on a light ground, a circular disc, twelve inches in diameter, with a horizontal line cighteen inches in length, drawn through its centre:

(2.) The centre of this disc shall indicate the maximum load-line in salt water to

which the owner intends to load the ship for that voyage:

(3.) He shall also, upon so entering her, insert in the form of entry delivered to the collector or other principal officer of customs, a statement in writing of the distance in feet and inches between the centre of this disc and the upper edge of each of the lines indicating the position of the ship's decks which is above that centre:

(4.) If default is made in delivering this statement in the case of any ship, any

officer of customs may refuse to enter the ship outwards:

(5.) The master of the ship shall enter a copy of this statement in the agreement with the crew before it is signed by any member of the crew, and no superintendent of any mercantile marine office shall proceed with the engagement of the crew until this entry is made:

(6.) The master of the ship shall also enter a copy of this statement in the official

log book:

7.) When a ship has been marked as by this section required, she shall be kept

on ships.

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so marked until her next return to a port of discharge in the United Kingdom. 7. Any owner or master of a British ship who neglects to cause his ship to be Penalty for offences marked as by this Act required, or to keep her so marked, and any person who in relation to marks conceals, removes, alters, defaces, or obliterates, or suffers any person under his control to conceal, remove, alter, deface, or obliterate any of the said marks, except in the event of the particulars thereby denoted being lawfully altered, or except for the purpose of escaping capture by an enemy, shall for each offence incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

    If any of the marks required by this Act is in any respect inaccurate, so as to be likely to mislead, the owner of the ship shall incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

taken against the

    8. Where a claim of compensation under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1873, is Proceedings may be made against the Board of Trade, and liability to pay compensation, or the amount Board of Trade by thereof is in dispute, proceedings may be taken against the Board of Trade by action action against the against the principal secretary thereof as nominal defendant.

principal secretary.

owner to crew.

    9. In every contract of service, express or implied, between the owner of a ship Liability of ship- and the master or any seaman thereof, and in every instrument of apprenticeship whereby any person is bound to serve as an apprentice on board any ship, there shall be implied, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, an obligation on the part of the owner of the ship to the master, seaman, or apprentice, that the owner of the ship, his agents and servants, shall use all reasonable efforts to insure the seaworthiness. of the ship for the voyage at the commencement thereof, and to keep her in a seaworthy condition during the voyage.

    Provided that nothing in this section shall make the owner of a ship liable for the death of or any injury to a master, seaman, or apprentice belonging to any ship when caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of a seaman or apprentice belonging to the same ship, in any case where he would not otherwise be so liable.

    10. This Act may be cited as the Merchant Shipping Act, 1875, and shall be construed as one with the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and the Acts amending the same, and the said Acts and this Act may be cited collectively as the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1875.

Short title.

    11. This Act shall continue in force until the first day of October one thousand Duration of Act. eight hundred and seventy-six.

No. 6.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Schedule, received from Mr. STEWART, Inspector of Schools, of the results of examinations conducted according to the scheme for Grants-in-aid, as notified in Government Notification No. 71 of the 26th April, 1873, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

mark upon each of her sides amidships, or as near thereto as is practicable, in white or yellow on a dark ground, or in black on a light ground, a circular disc, twelve inches in diameter, with a horizontal line cighteen inches in length, drawn through its centre:

(2.) The centre of this disc shall indicate the maximum load-line in salt water to

which the owner intends to load the ship for that voyage:

(3.) He shall also, upon so entering her, insert in the form of entry delivered to the collector or other principal officer of customs, a statement in writing of the distance in feet and inches between the centre of this disc and the upper edge of each of the lines indicating the position of the ship's decks which is above that centre:

(4.) If default is made in delivering this statement in the case of any ship, any

officer of customs may refuse to enter the ship outwards:

(5.) The master of the ship shall enter a copy of this statement in the agreement with the crew before it is signed by any member of the crew, and no superintendent of any mercantile marine office shall proceed with the engagement of the crew until this entry is made:

(6.) The master of the ship shall also enter a copy of this statement in the official

log book:

7.) When a ship has been marked as by this section required, she shall be kept

on ships.

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so marked until her next return to a port of discharge in the United Kingdom. 7. Any owner or master of a British ship who neglects to cause his ship to be Penalty for offences marked as by this Act required, or to keep her so marked, and any person who in relation to marks conceals, removes, alters, defaces, or obliterates, or suffers any person under his control to conceal, remove, alter, deface, or obliterate any of the said marks, except in the event of the particulars thereby denoted being lawfully altered, or except for the purpose of escaping capture by an enemy, shall for each offence incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

    If any of the marks required by this Act is in any respect inaccurate, so as to be likely to mislead, the owner of the ship shall incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

taken against the

    8. Where a claim of compensation under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1873, is Proceedings may be made against the Board of Trade, and liability to pay compensation, or the amount Board of Trade by thereof is in dispute, proceedings may be taken against the Board of Trade by action action against the against the principal secretary thereof as nominal defendant.

principal secretary.

owner to crew.

    9. In every contract of service, express or implied, between the owner of a ship Liability of ship- and the master or any seaman thereof, and in every instrument of apprenticeship whereby any person is bound to serve as an apprentice on board any ship, there shall be implied, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, an obligation on the part of the owner of the ship to the master, seaman, or apprentice, that the owner of the ship, his agents and servants, shall use all reasonable efforts to insure the seaworthiness. of the ship for the voyage at the commencement thereof, and to keep her in a seaworthy condition during the voyage.

    Provided that nothing in this section shall make the owner of a ship liable for the death of or any injury to a master, seaman, or apprentice belonging to any ship when caused by the wrongful act, neglect, or default of a seaman or apprentice belonging to the same ship, in any case where he would not otherwise be so liable.

    10. This Act may be cited as the Merchant Shipping Act, 1875, and shall be construed as one with the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and the Acts amending the same, and the said Acts and this Act may be cited collectively as the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1875.

Short title.

    11. This Act shall continue in force until the first day of October one thousand Duration of Act. eight hundred and seventy-six.

No. 6.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Schedule, received from Mr. STEWART, Inspector of Schools, of the results of examinations conducted according to the scheme for Grants-in-aid, as notified in Government Notification No. 71 of the 26th April, 1873, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

SCHOOLS.

GRANTS-IN-AID.

SCHEDULE OF RESULTS OF EXAMINATIONS CONDUCTED ACCORDING TO THE SCHEME OF GRANTS-IN-AID NOTIFIED IN GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION OF 26TH APRIL, 1873.

NO. OF SCHOLARS PASSED. NO. OF SCHOLARS FAILED.

SUM TO WHICH THE SCHOOL

IS ENTITLED.

GRANT-IN-AID.

*CLASS OF SCHOOL.

No. OF SCHOLARS

PRESENTED.

Standard 1.

Standard 2.

Standard 3.

Standard 4.

Standard 5.

Standard 6.

Standard 1.

Standard 2.

Standard 3.

Standard 4.

Standard 5.

Standard 6.

TOTAL TOTAL

PASSED. FAILED.

Standard 1.

Standard 2.

Standard 3.

Standard 4.

Standard 5.

Standard 6.

Needle

ASSISTANT

EXA-

MINER'S

FEE.

Το

Το

1875. 1874. TOTAL TOTAL GRANT- GRANT- IN-AID. IN-AID.

REMARKS.

Work.

Teacher. Manager.

€2

A

TA

1

2

45

4

...

+

-

6

40

60 48

84

TA

:

0

*A

$

$

59.50

178.50

238.00

118.00

:

3 3

Q

2

Q

4

1

11

4

***

2

1

18

11

4 24

60 40

24.50

73.50

98.00

:

29

18

26 16

40 12

16

:

1

44

6

8

20160

?

16

1

N

4

1

37

8

8 20

60 42

72

27

:

1115

3

6

3

8

1

33

21

18

36

48 40 9 10

OON 2

13.75

? 96.25

110.00

84.00

215.00

52.50

157.50

210.00

226.00

:

84.50

15.00

78.38

235.12

328.50 299.00

*In each Class of School there are Six Standards. The grant for each of these Standards is dif- ferent in each Class, the 1st Class receiving the lowest.

+$13.75 of this was for- feited to the School by

40.25

120.75

161.00

193.00

:

a Teacher who was dis- missed.

1

Co

...

...

3

3

:

:

CO

24

4

30

20

10

12

42.00

28.50

85.50

114.00

76.00

15

20

8

15

28.00

17.88

53.62

71.50

71.50

...

20

18 16

5 18

21

42.00

30.00

90.00

120.00

109.00

St. Stephen's,..........

I 49

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24

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUAR?, 1876.

No. 174.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TM JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

25

Notice is hereby given, that Tenders for the Privilege of preparing and selling Prepared Opium within the Colony for the term of Three Years, from the 1st March next, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858, will be received at this Office, until Noon on Monday, the 24th January, 1876.

Every Tender should specify the amount per mensem for the period above-mentioned.

   Each Person tendering must produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the Sum of $5,000 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which Sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall fail to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th September, 1875.

NOTICE.

CECIL C. SMITH, Acting Colonial Secretary.

   Notice is hereby given, that the Crown Rents for the half-year ending 25th December, 1875, should be paid into the Treasury on or before the 15th January, 1876.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 13th December, 1875.

NOTICE.

C. MAY,

Acting Colonial Treasurer.

   Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the First Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of January next.

   It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 31st of January, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 7th January, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Arold, P. F. Anderson, Capt. 1 Angiolo, Lazerinil Avery, Montaguel

Carson, D. Civetta, J. Cruz, Manoel

8

45

Greham, W. Gonzalez, Felipe

1

Letters. Papers.

Lawson, Robert 3

Lotters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

1

Lee Afoong, Mrs.1. Lee, E.

1

Maria

Hughes, Charles1

Leong Weng

Cruz, de la J.

1

Ho Cheaw Chia 2

Choon

Purdie, W. L. } 1

Place, Joseph E. Profumo, Luis 1 Parker, Edward 1

Pinto, Andr? C. 1

1

Sevilla, Juan

Pastor Silva, Avelina dal

1

Tiang, Pean

Baldwin, Miss

Lucy H.

1

Chun Loong

1

Howard, G.

1

Tirudo, Ricardo 1

Hutchinson,

Morris, T. T. 1

Baylis, Wm.

I

1

Dowson, Hon.

R. W.

Begna, A. Mr. 2

Miura, Madme. 1 regd.

Quan Q. Hay

2

Richard

Barker, Monsr. 1

Dawes, George 2

Hagen, T.,

Capt.

1

McFarlane,

John

}

Wanch, Monsr. 1 Wilkinson & Co.1

Barr, C.

1

Dawson, Miss 1

1

Roberton, Jas. 3 Rusk, Madme. 1

Becke, F. G.

1

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

Beazley, Mrs. 2

Favre, Clement I

Baten, Mrs.

Nagel, J. L. Niccolopoloo

Wols, Louis Wilson, James Warren, H.

1

14

1

Schultze, E. H. 1

1

Fricake, J. A.

1

Jeffory, Stephen 1

Share, Henry J. 1

Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Cook, B.

1

Cousins, A.W.0.1 18

Goddard, T. Getley, A.

1

3

2 King, H. S.

Poynter, J.

Paack, Ferd. J. 1 Pugno. Egidio 1

BOOKS WITHOUT COVERS.-Short route to Australia; Wesleyan Methodist Calendar, 1876.

Siebold, von A. Smith, H. M. Smith, Eustace 1

2

Xavier, Ismael 1

1

Yearl, Chs.

1

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. l'apers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Anazie

4

Aldebaran

4

Canaan Corea

3

Fealy

1

Lea

6

Pride of the

Lady Elizabeth

1

1

Thames

1

Star of China Sir Wm. Wallace 1

Argonaut

1

Caroline

Gosshawk

19

Luera

1

Portland

1

Amedine

Calabar, s.s.

3

1

Georgina

2

Laju

I

Paradise

1

Alexandra

Coldstream

1

Geseina

2

Presto

1

1

Terentia Tagus, s.s.

1

Amanda

1

Ching Foo

Min

1

Alexander

Hazel Holme

1

Marina

5

1

Retriever

Dilharree

2

Hope

3

Monarchy

1

Rover of Bal-

Uda

2

Benj. D. Sewall Belcome

1

Dartmouth

3

Hada

1

Mecca, s.s.

1

timore

1

Manired

1

Rover of the Seas 1

Venis

E. J. Spense

Isabella

1

Robert Boak

2

Virginia

1

Champion of

Ellen

I

Rookwood

1

Nahor

the Seas

England's Glory 2

Julia H.

1

Channel Queen 2

Webfoot

1

E. P. Bouverie 2

Juan l'earson 1

Steffone

1

Cape Horn

1

Eleanor

Chien Shing,s.s. 1 Carricks

6

2

Formosa

Kate Waters 5 Kassa

Olympia, s.s.

1 regd.

Prince Arthur 1

Sir Harry Parkes3

William Davie 4 6

Spirit of the

Age

Zephyrus

Audacious

Letters.

9

For H. M. Ships.

Frolic

Letters.

A

Letters.

Victor Emanuel 2

26

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

Fossio, Signora Maria, Buenos Ayres,

Detained for Postage.

??

..1 Letter.

.1

""

.1

Hamberg, Walter, Newcastle, New South Wales,...1 Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson, Kortmann, William, Rio de Janeiro,

Andres, T., care of Captain von Hippel, Wilhelmshaven, Brand, Seecadet, Hanan, Germany,

Beatson, Mrs., 45, Oxford Terrace, Hyde Park, London, Brinchley, Mrs., care of Byng, Mr., Faversham, Kent, Despie, Mme., Rue de la Gane, Bordeaux, (Registered), Frederick, John, Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong,

Martin, Adolphe, Gabon, Afrique, Nielsen, Claus, Queensland, Brisbane, Rossi, Francisco E., Habana,

Dead Letters.

Hall, Thomas, Royal Alfred Institution, Belvidere, Kent, (Registered),. Heath, B. L., Reform Club, London,

Heath, Mrs., Westbourne Terrace, London,

Kaisow, Mrs., Shanghai,

Koch, H., German brig Rebeca, Swatow,.

Lauriel, A. D. and P.,

Lobb, Miss E., St. Aubins, Jersey,.

Lopez, Dona Maria G., Hongkong,

Paris,

Mackean, A., Pacific Steam Navigation Co., Panam?,

Mason, E. E., Okmasho, Tokei, Japan,

Murray, James, Engineer, 16, Townsend Street, Liverpool,

Nye, Captain, S.S. Murial, Hiogo, Japan,

1 Letter. 1

"

1

"

1

Omra, Singh, Laroot Police, Penang,

Pallnat and Testenoire, Lyons,

Pender, Miss, 20, Station Place, Shadwell,

1

D

Reich, M., Hair Dressing Saloon, Singapore,

1

Savio, Pietro, Hongkong,

1

1

1

Spurgeon, H. C., The Tabernacle, Newington, Causeway, London, Stender, Miss, Hirschgrabeu, Hamburg,

1

1

Stewart, Mrs. J., 1, Perth Street, Anderton, Glasgow,

1

1

Thomas, J. A., 5, Northumberland Street, Glasgow,

1

Thomas, W. J., Watchmaker, 2, New Road, St. Georges East, London,

(Registered),

1

1

Tyler, Mrs., Greenfield Villa, Kentish Town, London,

1

Upshur, George L., Victoria, Vancouver's Island,

1

Vapereau, M. Ch., Passager ? bord de l'Iraouaddy, Hongkong,

1

Walker, Annie, 66, Catherine Street, Poplar, London,

1

Whitnell, Mrs., Hill Top, by Earsdon, Northumberland, Woolner, Mrs., 12, Church Lane, Commercial Road, Stepney,

1

1

The above letters have been returned from various places at which the addressees cannot be found. If not claimed within three days they will be

opened and returned to the writers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 7th January, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER, Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 7TH JANUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Min.

Max.

January

1

30.16

66

30.15

67

61

66

30.15

67

2

30.23

67.5

30.21

68

62.5

67

30.19

67

""

3

30.33

59

30.30

60

57

67

30.25

62

""

4

30.26

61

30.23

60

58.5

61.5

30.16

61

""

5

30.18

65

30.12

65

59.5

65

30.09

66

""

6

30.15

67

30.14

66.5

63.5

66.5

30.06

70

""

77

30.10

66

30.07

67

65

69

30.01

68

>>

BAROMETER.

DATE.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering

WINDS.

RAIN.

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.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

In inches during the

previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON.

1876.

Jan. 1 28.34 28.38 28.37 28.32 28.32 56.0 61.0 59.0 53.0 58.0 57.0 54.5 61.0 E

3 E

2 SE

2

0.00

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

"

97

2 28.37 28.42 28.41 28.38 28.38 60.0 61.0 56.0 58.0 59.0 55.0 55.0 62.5 S

3 28.44 28.49 28.48 28.42 28.42 50.0 54.5 52.0 49.0 53.0 51.0 50.0 61.0 NE

1 ENE

2 E

3

0.00

!

6 A.M., fine, cloudy, hazy; 3.30 P.M.,

close wet fog.

3 NE

??

2

E

3

0.00

6 A.M., passing fog; 8 A.M., fine, hazy.

""

A

4 28.41 28.42 28.39 28.32 28.32 52.0 52.0 52.051.0 51.0 51.5 51.0 57.0

5 28.34 28.38 28.34 28.29 28.29 54.0 56.0 56.0 54.0 55.5 55.5 52.0 56.0 ESE

                                           61.0 ESE 6 28.34 28.37 28.35 28.31 28.31 59.0 61.0 60.0 58.0 60.5 60.056.0

62.0 E

E

4 E

5 E

4

0.00

3 ESE

3 ESE

4

0.03

""

7 28.30 28.33 28.30 28.25 28.25 60.0 62.0 61.5 60.0 62.0 61.0 60.0

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT.

3 ESE

3

4 E

3

0.00

6 A.M., passing fog; 10 A.M., overcast,

hazy.

6 A.M., passing fog with drizzly rain;

8 A.M., close fog.

E

2 ESE 3

0.00

6 A.M., close wet fog; 2 P.M., overcast,

hazy; 6 P.M., close fog.

Close fog throughout.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

'NOON

6 P.M.

METER.

Self ||Registering.

Min. Max.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON. 6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

1876.

Jan.

i

""

A

:

""

A

130.13 30.18 30.19 30.12 30.12 64.5 67.0 69.5 56.0 63.0 67.0 62.0 69.0 E

2 30.15 30.21 30.25. 30.20 30.22 65.5 67.0 64.5 64.0 64.0 63.0 61.5 68.5 Calm

330.27 30.34 30.34 30.27 30.27 58.5 60.5 61.0 56.0 56.058.058.062.0 NNE

430.27 30.28 30.27 30.18 30.18 60.0 61.5 62.0.58.0 58.0 59.0 58.5 62.0 ENE

1 530.17 30.20 30.17 30.12 30.12 63.0 65.5 65.0 61.0 63.0 63.0 59.0 66.0 Calin

               1 6 30.12 30.17 30.16 30.14 30.10 65.5 68.0 68.0 65.0 67.0 64.5 63.5 68.5ESE

1

""

"

~

7 30.09 30.10 30.10 30.04 30.04 65.5 68.0 67.5 64.0 67.0 66.0 63.0 68.0 Calm

1 E

0 NNE

2 ENE

1 E

0 E

1 ESE

0 ESE

2 Calm

0

6 A.M., overcast; noon, fine and cloudy throughout.

1 E

2

Fine, and cloudy throughout.

2 E

3 E

2

Do.

do.

do.

2

Overcast and gloomy throughout.

2 ESE

2

Do.

do.

4 ESE

2

Do.

do.

do.

do.

3 ESE

2

6 A.M., overcast and drizzly rain; noon, cloudy and

fine; 6 P.M., overcast and misty.

J

26

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

Fossio, Signora Maria, Buenos Ayres,

Detained for Postage.

??

..1 Letter.

.1

""

.1

Hamberg, Walter, Newcastle, New South Wales,...1 Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson, Kortmann, William, Rio de Janeiro,

Andres, T., care of Captain von Hippel, Wilhelmshaven, Brand, Seecadet, Hanan, Germany,

Beatson, Mrs., 45, Oxford Terrace, Hyde Park, London, Brinchley, Mrs., care of Byng, Mr., Faversham, Kent, Despie, Mme., Rue de la Gane, Bordeaux, (Registered), Frederick, John, Hongkong Hotel, Hongkong,

Martin, Adolphe, Gabon, Afrique, Nielsen, Claus, Queensland, Brisbane, Rossi, Francisco E., Habana,

Dead Letters.

Hall, Thomas, Royal Alfred Institution, Belvidere, Kent, (Registered),. Heath, B. L., Reform Club, London,

Heath, Mrs., Westbourne Terrace, London,

Kaisow, Mrs., Shanghai,

Koch, H., German brig Rebeca, Swatow,.

Lauriel, A. D. and P.,

Lobb, Miss E., St. Aubins, Jersey,.

Lopez, Dona Maria G., Hongkong,

Paris,

Mackean, A., Pacific Steam Navigation Co., Panam?,

Mason, E. E., Okmasho, Tokei, Japan,

Murray, James, Engineer, 16, Townsend Street, Liverpool,

Nye, Captain, S.S. Murial, Hiogo, Japan,

1 Letter. 1

"

1

"

1

Omra, Singh, Laroot Police, Penang,

Pallnat and Testenoire, Lyons,

Pender, Miss, 20, Station Place, Shadwell,

1

D

Reich, M., Hair Dressing Saloon, Singapore,

1

Savio, Pietro, Hongkong,

1

1

1

Spurgeon, H. C., The Tabernacle, Newington, Causeway, London, Stender, Miss, Hirschgrabeu, Hamburg,

1

1

Stewart, Mrs. J., 1, Perth Street, Anderton, Glasgow,

1

1

Thomas, J. A., 5, Northumberland Street, Glasgow,

1

Thomas, W. J., Watchmaker, 2, New Road, St. Georges East, London,

(Registered),

1

1

Tyler, Mrs., Greenfield Villa, Kentish Town, London,

1

Upshur, George L., Victoria, Vancouver's Island,

1

Vapereau, M. Ch., Passager ? bord de l'Iraouaddy, Hongkong,

1

Walker, Annie, 66, Catherine Street, Poplar, London,

1

Whitnell, Mrs., Hill Top, by Earsdon, Northumberland, Woolner, Mrs., 12, Church Lane, Commercial Road, Stepney,

1

1

The above letters have been returned from various places at which the addressees cannot be found. If not claimed within three days they will be

opened and returned to the writers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 7th January, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER, Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 7TH JANUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Min.

Max.

January

1

30.16

66

30.15

67

61

66

30.15

67

2

30.23

67.5

30.21

68

62.5

67

30.19

67

""

3

30.33

59

30.30

60

57

67

30.25

62

""

4

30.26

61

30.23

60

58.5

61.5

30.16

61

""

5

30.18

65

30.12

65

59.5

65

30.09

66

""

6

30.15

67

30.14

66.5

63.5

66.5

30.06

70

""

77

30.10

66

30.07

67

65

69

30.01

68

>>

BAROMETER.

DATE.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering

WINDS.

RAIN.

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.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

In inches during the

previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON.

1876.

Jan. 1 28.34 28.38 28.37 28.32 28.32 56.0 61.0 59.0 53.0 58.0 57.0 54.5 61.0 E

3 E

2 SE

2

0.00

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

"

97

2 28.37 28.42 28.41 28.38 28.38 60.0 61.0 56.0 58.0 59.0 55.0 55.0 62.5 S

3 28.44 28.49 28.48 28.42 28.42 50.0 54.5 52.0 49.0 53.0 51.0 50.0 61.0 NE

1 ENE

2 E

3

0.00

!

6 A.M., fine, cloudy, hazy; 3.30 P.M.,

close wet fog.

3 NE

??

2

E

3

0.00

6 A.M., passing fog; 8 A.M., fine, hazy.

""

A

4 28.41 28.42 28.39 28.32 28.32 52.0 52.0 52.051.0 51.0 51.5 51.0 57.0

5 28.34 28.38 28.34 28.29 28.29 54.0 56.0 56.0 54.0 55.5 55.5 52.0 56.0 ESE

                                           61.0 ESE 6 28.34 28.37 28.35 28.31 28.31 59.0 61.0 60.0 58.0 60.5 60.056.0

62.0 E

E

4 E

5 E

4

0.00

3 ESE

3 ESE

4

0.03

""

7 28.30 28.33 28.30 28.25 28.25 60.0 62.0 61.5 60.0 62.0 61.0 60.0

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT.

3 ESE

3

4 E

3

0.00

6 A.M., passing fog; 10 A.M., overcast,

hazy.

6 A.M., passing fog with drizzly rain;

8 A.M., close fog.

E

2 ESE 3

0.00

6 A.M., close wet fog; 2 P.M., overcast,

hazy; 6 P.M., close fog.

Close fog throughout.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

'NOON

6 P.M.

METER.

Self ||Registering.

Min. Max.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON. 6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

1876.

Jan.

i

""

A

:

""

A

130.13 30.18 30.19 30.12 30.12 64.5 67.0 69.5 56.0 63.0 67.0 62.0 69.0 E

2 30.15 30.21 30.25. 30.20 30.22 65.5 67.0 64.5 64.0 64.0 63.0 61.5 68.5 Calm

330.27 30.34 30.34 30.27 30.27 58.5 60.5 61.0 56.0 56.058.058.062.0 NNE

430.27 30.28 30.27 30.18 30.18 60.0 61.5 62.0.58.0 58.0 59.0 58.5 62.0 ENE

1 530.17 30.20 30.17 30.12 30.12 63.0 65.5 65.0 61.0 63.0 63.0 59.0 66.0 Calin

               1 6 30.12 30.17 30.16 30.14 30.10 65.5 68.0 68.0 65.0 67.0 64.5 63.5 68.5ESE

1

""

"

~

7 30.09 30.10 30.10 30.04 30.04 65.5 68.0 67.5 64.0 67.0 66.0 63.0 68.0 Calm

1 E

0 NNE

2 ENE

1 E

0 E

1 ESE

0 ESE

2 Calm

0

6 A.M., overcast; noon, fine and cloudy throughout.

1 E

2

Fine, and cloudy throughout.

2 E

3 E

2

Do.

do.

do.

2

Overcast and gloomy throughout.

2 ESE

2

Do.

do.

4 ESE

2

Do.

do.

do.

do.

3 ESE

2

6 A.M., overcast and drizzly rain; noon, cloudy and

fine; 6 P.M., overcast and misty.

J

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JANUARY, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

Uits Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

NOTICE.

E have authorized Mr. NOWROJEE PES-

WE have authorized to sign WR Fem Proin

this date.

N. MODY & Co.

Hongkong, 5th January, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.

In Liquidation.

NOTICE.

LL Persons holding Warrants against un-

Aclaimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are

requested to present same for payment at the Hongkorg and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their Claims will not be recognised.

ADOLF ANDR?,

F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 18th December, 1875.

day.

NOTICE.

R, CARL KREBS has been duly authorized

MELCHERS & Co.

Hongkong, 1st January, 1876.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING.

ISITING CARDS neatly printed from Plate,

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 3.

No. 1.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 15TH JANUARY, 1876.

[L.S.] A. E. Kennedy.

PROCLAMATION.

VOL. XXII.

By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight, Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice- Admiral of the same.

Whereas by Section III of the "Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855," it is enacted that it shall be lawful for the Governor of Hongkong by Proclamation for the purposes of the said Act among other things to alter the Scales of Medicines and Medical Comforts contained in Schedule A. to the said Act annexed.

Now, therefore, I, the said SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, the Governor aforesaid, under and by virtue of the powers conferred on me by the said Act, do hereby Proclaim and Declare, that the Scale of Medicines and Medical Comforts hereunder written, shall, from and after the date hereof, be substituted for the Scale of Medicines contained in Schedule A. to the said Act, and published in Notification No. 12, Government Gazette of 2nd February, 1856; and I do hereby further Proclaim and Declare that the List of Instruments prescribed in the aforesaid Schedule A. shall remain the same as therein specified.

SCALE OF MEDICINES FOR CHINESE PASSENGER SHIPS.

Names of Medicines.

For 100 men.

For 200 men.

For 300 men.

For 400 men.

2 drs.

4 drs.

6 drs.

1

Oz.

Calomel,

4 drs.

4 drs.

6 drs.

1

Rhubarb powder,

Ipecacuanha powder,

4 drs.

1 OZ.

11?2 oz.

OZ. 2 oz.

2 OZ.

4

OZ.

5 OZ.

Opium,

4 drs.

1

OZ.

1? 02.

Dover's powder,

1

OZ.

2 oz.

3 OZ.

4

6 oz.

2 07.

02.

Magnesia,

Epsom salts,

2 lbs.

4 lbs.

6 lbs.

8 lbs.

1 dr.

2 drs.

3 drs.

4 drs.

Tartar emetic,..

1

OZ.

2 OZ.

3 oz.

Quinine,...

1

Extract. colocynth. comp.,

OZ.

1

OZ.

Carbonate of ammonia,

oz.

1

OZ.

2 oz.

3 oz.

4

Oz.

2 oz.

11?2 oz.

3 ΟΖ.

OZ.

2 07.

4 oz.

?

Prepared chalk,

Tincture of opium,

8 oz.

12 oz.

16

ΟΖ.

24 oz.

8

OZ.

12

OZ.

12 oz.

16

OZ.

Turpentine,

8 oz.

12 oz.

Senna leaves,

4 OZ.

4

OZ.

12 oz.

8

16

OZ.

Oz.

8 oz.

Blistering plaster,.

Sulphur sublimed,.

Sulphur ointment,

Linseed flour,

16 Oz.

16

Oz.

24 oz.

24 07.

12 Oz.

12 oz.

16

02.

16

ΟΖ.

4 lbs.

6 lbs.

8 lbs.

10 lbs.

12 oz.

14 lb.

2 tbs.

3 lbs.

Country soap,

4 lbs.

6 lbs.

8 lbs.

Castor oil,

1

OZ.

2 07.

2 oz.

Oil of peppermint,

Adhesive plaster, (spread),

2 yds.

3 yds.

16

OZ.

16

oz.

24 oz.

Simple ointment,

8 0%.

8

02.

16

02.

4 yds.

12 Hos.

2 07. 4 yds.

24 oz.

16 oz.

?

Ol. Oliva,...

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Names of Medicines.

For 100 men.

For 200 men.

For 300 men.

For 400 men.

Aromatic sp. of ammonia,

Sweet sp. of nitre,

Sulphate of copper,

Sulphate of zinc,

Lunar caustic,.

Hydrarg. cumcret?,

Plumbi acetas,

Pulvis acacia,.

Acid hydrochlor. dil.,

Acid sulphuric. dil.,. ...

Tinct: caph: comp.

Tinct ferri perchloridi,

Tinet: catechu,

Norton's carbolic acid, *

Lime juice,.*.

4 oz.

4 oz.

6

6

OZ.

OZ.

4 oz.

4

oz.

6

6

OZ.

OZ.

02.

02.

1

1

ΟΖ.

OZ.

OZ.

4

OZ.

6 oz.

8 oz.

OZ.

? 02.

1 02.

OZ.

1

1

OZ.

OZ.

02.

OZ.

0%.

oz.

02.

OZ.

1

1

OZ.

2 oz.

2

02.

02.

4

6

8

02.

12 oz.

OZ.

OZ.

4

OZ.

6

oz.

8

OZ.

12 oz.

2

oz.

4

oz.

6

OZ.

8 oz.

4

??

8

?? .

oz.

12 oz.

0Z.

4 0%.

6

oz.

8 oz.

12 oz.

10 gals. 28 lbs.

15 gals.

15 gals.

20 gals.

42 lbs.

56 lbs.

2 gals. 1 gal.

3 gals.

4 gals.

56 lbs.

4 gals.

1 gal.

2 gals.

2 gals.

Chloride of lime,

Rum or brandy,

* Half these quantities will be sufficient for steam voyages to San Francisco and Australian ports.

    Given under my Hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Victoria, Hongkong, this Thirteenth Day of January, 1876.

By His Excellency's Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

No. 7.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    His Excellency Sir ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., having reason to think that many Chinese labour under a mistaken notion that they cannot themselves apply direct to the Registrar General, who is also Protector of the Chinese, when they have any grievance to redress or petition to present, reminds them that the services of this Officer are always available to the Chinese, and that he is most ready and willing to forward petitions to the Governor, and to hear statements made to him. by Chinese.

It is the wish of the Governor, as it is the interest also of the Chinese, that the latter should avail themselves, as far as possible, of the means afforded for enabling then to communicate directly with the Government, through the Registrar General, and His Excellency hopes they will see the advantage of so doing.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1876.

No. 8.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

PIRACY AND MURDER.

$100 REWARD.

Whereas on the night of the 10th December, 1875, the Kam-Shun-Hing Junk bound for Hong- kong, was attacked by pirates in Chinese Waters off Cup-Chi Point, and one of the crew murdered.

Notice is hereby given that a reward of One hundred Dollars will be paid to any person or persons who shall give such information as shall lead to the apprehension of the pirates, and their surrender to the Chinese Authorities.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

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Names of Medicines.

For 100 men.

For 200 men.

For 300 men.

For 400 men.

Aromatic sp. of ammonia,

Sweet sp. of nitre,

Sulphate of copper,

Sulphate of zinc,

Lunar caustic,.

Hydrarg. cumcret?,

Plumbi acetas,

Pulvis acacia,.

Acid hydrochlor. dil.,

Acid sulphuric. dil.,. ...

Tinct: caph: comp.

Tinct ferri perchloridi,

Tinet: catechu,

Norton's carbolic acid, *

Lime juice,.*.

4 oz.

4 oz.

6

6

OZ.

OZ.

4 oz.

4

oz.

6

6

OZ.

OZ.

02.

02.

1

1

ΟΖ.

OZ.

OZ.

4

OZ.

6 oz.

8 oz.

OZ.

? 02.

1 02.

OZ.

1

1

OZ.

OZ.

02.

OZ.

0%.

oz.

02.

OZ.

1

1

OZ.

2 oz.

2

02.

02.

4

6

8

02.

12 oz.

OZ.

OZ.

4

OZ.

6

oz.

8

OZ.

12 oz.

2

oz.

4

oz.

6

OZ.

8 oz.

4

??

8

?? .

oz.

12 oz.

0Z.

4 0%.

6

oz.

8 oz.

12 oz.

10 gals. 28 lbs.

15 gals.

15 gals.

20 gals.

42 lbs.

56 lbs.

2 gals. 1 gal.

3 gals.

4 gals.

56 lbs.

4 gals.

1 gal.

2 gals.

2 gals.

Chloride of lime,

Rum or brandy,

* Half these quantities will be sufficient for steam voyages to San Francisco and Australian ports.

    Given under my Hand and the Public Seal of the Colony, at Victoria, Hongkong, this Thirteenth Day of January, 1876.

By His Excellency's Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

No. 7.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    His Excellency Sir ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., having reason to think that many Chinese labour under a mistaken notion that they cannot themselves apply direct to the Registrar General, who is also Protector of the Chinese, when they have any grievance to redress or petition to present, reminds them that the services of this Officer are always available to the Chinese, and that he is most ready and willing to forward petitions to the Governor, and to hear statements made to him. by Chinese.

It is the wish of the Governor, as it is the interest also of the Chinese, that the latter should avail themselves, as far as possible, of the means afforded for enabling then to communicate directly with the Government, through the Registrar General, and His Excellency hopes they will see the advantage of so doing.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th January, 1876.

No. 8.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

PIRACY AND MURDER.

$100 REWARD.

Whereas on the night of the 10th December, 1875, the Kam-Shun-Hing Junk bound for Hong- kong, was attacked by pirates in Chinese Waters off Cup-Chi Point, and one of the crew murdered.

Notice is hereby given that a reward of One hundred Dollars will be paid to any person or persons who shall give such information as shall lead to the apprehension of the pirates, and their surrender to the Chinese Authorities.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

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No. 9.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

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The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 31st December, 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

BANKS.

AVERAGE

AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

491,954

200,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,

648,954

220,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

542,084

200,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,468,702

500,000

TOTAL,

3,151,694

1,120,000

No. 10.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Statutes, as modified under Ordinance No. 7 of 1875, of the Missionary Institution at Hongkong called St. Paul's College, are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th January, 1876.

Statutes, as modified under Ordinance No. 7 of 1875, of the Missionary Institution at Hongkong called St. Paul's College.

PREAMBLE.

A Missionary College having been founded at Victoria, in the Island of Hongkong, principally by the pious liberality of a "Brother and Sister" and by a grant from the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, aided by sums from various individual donors, and the status of the Episcopate in Hongkong having recently undergone a change which renders an alteration of the College Statutes inevitable, the following modified Statutes for the general government and internal regulation of the Institution are now promulgated in the place of the original Statutes which received the sanction of His Grace the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury upon the 15th Day of October, 1849.

FOUNDATION.

1. St. Paul's College at Victoria is primarily founded for the object of training a body of Native Clergy and Christian Teachers for the propagation of the Gospel in China according to the principles of the United Church of England and Ireland, and under the immediate control of a Warden appointed by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury. It shall, however, be lawful to admit to the benefits of the College such Students, European as well as Native, as being educated in conformity with the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England, shall afford, in the judgment of the Warden, the hope of their diffusing through their example and influence the blessing of Christianity and Civiliza-

tion.

THE COLLEGE PROPERTY.

   2. All sums of money and books already given and property of every kind hereafter to be given, transferred, or bequeathed to the purposes of the College, shall be vested, for the benefit of the said College, in the Archbishop of Canterbury and his Successors and in the Warden of the College for the time being, and in the Archbishop alone during a vacancy in the office of Warden.

No. 9.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

31

The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 31st December, 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

BANKS.

AVERAGE

AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

491,954

200,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,

648,954

220,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

542,084

200,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,468,702

500,000

TOTAL,

3,151,694

1,120,000

No. 10.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Statutes, as modified under Ordinance No. 7 of 1875, of the Missionary Institution at Hongkong called St. Paul's College, are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th January, 1876.

Statutes, as modified under Ordinance No. 7 of 1875, of the Missionary Institution at Hongkong called St. Paul's College.

PREAMBLE.

A Missionary College having been founded at Victoria, in the Island of Hongkong, principally by the pious liberality of a "Brother and Sister" and by a grant from the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge, aided by sums from various individual donors, and the status of the Episcopate in Hongkong having recently undergone a change which renders an alteration of the College Statutes inevitable, the following modified Statutes for the general government and internal regulation of the Institution are now promulgated in the place of the original Statutes which received the sanction of His Grace the Lord Archbishop of Canterbury upon the 15th Day of October, 1849.

FOUNDATION.

1. St. Paul's College at Victoria is primarily founded for the object of training a body of Native Clergy and Christian Teachers for the propagation of the Gospel in China according to the principles of the United Church of England and Ireland, and under the immediate control of a Warden appointed by His Grace the Archbishop of Canterbury. It shall, however, be lawful to admit to the benefits of the College such Students, European as well as Native, as being educated in conformity with the Doctrine and Discipline of the Church of England, shall afford, in the judgment of the Warden, the hope of their diffusing through their example and influence the blessing of Christianity and Civiliza-

tion.

THE COLLEGE PROPERTY.

   2. All sums of money and books already given and property of every kind hereafter to be given, transferred, or bequeathed to the purposes of the College, shall be vested, for the benefit of the said College, in the Archbishop of Canterbury and his Successors and in the Warden of the College for the time being, and in the Archbishop alone during a vacancy in the office of Warden.

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THE WARDEN.

    3. The present Warden of the College is the Right Reverend JOHN SHAW BURDON, Bishop: he may resign his office by letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury: and may be removed at any time by writing under the hand of the Archbishop. The Archbishop of Canterbury for the time being shall have the nomination and appointment of all future Wardens: and the Wardens so appointed may resign their office by letter as aforesaid, and may in like manner be removed at any time by writing under the hand of the Archbishop.

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COLLEGE.

4. The Government and entire control of the College is vested in the Warden, except so far as any jurisdiction or authority may be by him delegated to a Sub-Warden or others. Upon questions of grave importance, a reference may nevertheless be made to the Archbishop of Canterbury, whose decision shall be final. The Warden shall forward to the Archbishop Annual Reports of the progress of the College, and of the state of the Buildings, Funds, and other property.

TUTORS.

    5. The course of instruction shall be carried on under the superintendence of the Warden by Tutors, English and Chinese--the former to be in Holy Orders or at least Communicants of the Church of England. All such offices as that of Sub-Warden or Tutor are in the appointment of the Warden. The stipend of such Officers shall be defrayed from the Funds of the College, or from any endowment specially contributed for their support, assisted by such payments for tuition as the Students may hereafter be expected to contribute or by such annual grants as the local British Government or any Public Society may be willing to make.

THE STUDIES.

    6. The course of Education shall ordinarily comprise the usual branches of instruction in Lan- guages, Literature, Science, Divinity and Sacred History, together with the study of the language and literature of China.

ALTERATION OF THE STATUTES.

    7. Inasmuch as occasion may arise in future years for altering the Statutes of the College and for providing a more detailed system of Statutes than is now necessary, it shall be lawful for the Archbishop of Canterbury for the time being in conjunction with the Warden of the College from time to time to alter and repeal the existing Statutes of the College and to frame new, Statutes if they think fit, either in addition to, or in substitution for, any Statutes then in force.

    In pursuance of the powers vested in us by "St. Paul's College Ordinance, 1875," we have modified the existing Statutes of the College in manner above appearing: and we do declare that the Statutes above written are the Statutes of St. Paul's College, and that they shall continue so to be until altered in manner hereinbefore prescribed.

A. C. CANTuars.

JOHN SHAW BURDON, Bishop.

CECIL CLEMENTI SMITH,

Hongkong, 26th July, 1875.

Νο. 11.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Acting Colonial Secretary.

    The following Report from the Honourable C. MAY, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, for the Quarter ending 31st December, 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th January, 1876.

[No. 2.]

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

FIRE BRIGADE DEPARTMENT,

HONGKONG, 11th January, 1876.

    SIR,I have the honour to forward to you for the information of His Excellency The Governor the Report of the Fire Brigade for the quarter ending 31st December last past.

    An inspection of the Government Engines and Equipment was held on the 4th October; all were found clean and in order. The Manual Engines were worked from the sea.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH JANUARY, 1876.

THE WARDEN.

    3. The present Warden of the College is the Right Reverend JOHN SHAW BURDON, Bishop: he may resign his office by letter to the Archbishop of Canterbury: and may be removed at any time by writing under the hand of the Archbishop. The Archbishop of Canterbury for the time being shall have the nomination and appointment of all future Wardens: and the Wardens so appointed may resign their office by letter as aforesaid, and may in like manner be removed at any time by writing under the hand of the Archbishop.

THE GOVERNMENT OF THE COLLEGE.

4. The Government and entire control of the College is vested in the Warden, except so far as any jurisdiction or authority may be by him delegated to a Sub-Warden or others. Upon questions of grave importance, a reference may nevertheless be made to the Archbishop of Canterbury, whose decision shall be final. The Warden shall forward to the Archbishop Annual Reports of the progress of the College, and of the state of the Buildings, Funds, and other property.

TUTORS.

    5. The course of instruction shall be carried on under the superintendence of the Warden by Tutors, English and Chinese--the former to be in Holy Orders or at least Communicants of the Church of England. All such offices as that of Sub-Warden or Tutor are in the appointment of the Warden. The stipend of such Officers shall be defrayed from the Funds of the College, or from any endowment specially contributed for their support, assisted by such payments for tuition as the Students may hereafter be expected to contribute or by such annual grants as the local British Government or any Public Society may be willing to make.

THE STUDIES.

    6. The course of Education shall ordinarily comprise the usual branches of instruction in Lan- guages, Literature, Science, Divinity and Sacred History, together with the study of the language and literature of China.

ALTERATION OF THE STATUTES.

    7. Inasmuch as occasion may arise in future years for altering the Statutes of the College and for providing a more detailed system of Statutes than is now necessary, it shall be lawful for the Archbishop of Canterbury for the time being in conjunction with the Warden of the College from time to time to alter and repeal the existing Statutes of the College and to frame new, Statutes if they think fit, either in addition to, or in substitution for, any Statutes then in force.

    In pursuance of the powers vested in us by "St. Paul's College Ordinance, 1875," we have modified the existing Statutes of the College in manner above appearing: and we do declare that the Statutes above written are the Statutes of St. Paul's College, and that they shall continue so to be until altered in manner hereinbefore prescribed.

A. C. CANTuars.

JOHN SHAW BURDON, Bishop.

CECIL CLEMENTI SMITH,

Hongkong, 26th July, 1875.

Νο. 11.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Acting Colonial Secretary.

    The following Report from the Honourable C. MAY, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, for the Quarter ending 31st December, 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th January, 1876.

[No. 2.]

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

FIRE BRIGADE DEPARTMENT,

HONGKONG, 11th January, 1876.

    SIR,I have the honour to forward to you for the information of His Excellency The Governor the Report of the Fire Brigade for the quarter ending 31st December last past.

    An inspection of the Government Engines and Equipment was held on the 4th October; all were found clean and in order. The Manual Engines were worked from the sea.

THE HONGLONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH JANUARY, 1876.

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A fire occurred on the 13th October at a coal godown at Praya East, which was duly reported. A parade and inspection was held on the 2nd November at which the Government (Steam and Manual) and Chinese Association Manual Engines were present. They were assembled at the Cross Roads and after a thorough examination were taken to the Praya near Queen's Street and worked from the sea; all were found to be in order.

An inspection of the Government Engines, hose, ladders and equipment was held on the 18th November, and every ing was found to be in a satisfactory condition.

A fire occurred near the West Market on the 25th November, which was duly reported.

A parade and inspection was held on the 18th December. The Government Engines (Steam and Manual) also the Manual Engines of the Chinese Associations assembled at the Central Fire Brigade Station, and after an examination of the hose, ladders, implements and equipment, were taken to the Praya near Queen's Street and worked from the sea. All worked satisfactorily, until several tubes of No. 2 Steam Engine gave out. The Engine was sent to the Novelty Iron Works and new tubes have been put in. It is now in a satisfactory condition.

   A fire occurred at New East Street on the night of the 25th December, which was duly reported, and in consequence of the fire it was unnecessary to have a second inspection at the end of the month.

I have the honour to be,

The Honourable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary,

HONGKONG.

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

C. MAY,

Superintendent, Fire Brigade.

No. 12.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for alterations and additions in No. 5 Police Station.

   The Plans and Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Comanand,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 13.

Road.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instaut, for repairs of Lower Albert

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th January, 1876.

No. 14.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

   Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for the repairs of Hollywood Road and Bonham Strand East.

The Specifications can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th Janaery, 1876.

THE HONGLONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH JANUARY, 1876.

33

A fire occurred on the 13th October at a coal godown at Praya East, which was duly reported. A parade and inspection was held on the 2nd November at which the Government (Steam and Manual) and Chinese Association Manual Engines were present. They were assembled at the Cross Roads and after a thorough examination were taken to the Praya near Queen's Street and worked from the sea; all were found to be in order.

An inspection of the Government Engines, hose, ladders and equipment was held on the 18th November, and every ing was found to be in a satisfactory condition.

A fire occurred near the West Market on the 25th November, which was duly reported.

A parade and inspection was held on the 18th December. The Government Engines (Steam and Manual) also the Manual Engines of the Chinese Associations assembled at the Central Fire Brigade Station, and after an examination of the hose, ladders, implements and equipment, were taken to the Praya near Queen's Street and worked from the sea. All worked satisfactorily, until several tubes of No. 2 Steam Engine gave out. The Engine was sent to the Novelty Iron Works and new tubes have been put in. It is now in a satisfactory condition.

   A fire occurred at New East Street on the night of the 25th December, which was duly reported, and in consequence of the fire it was unnecessary to have a second inspection at the end of the month.

I have the honour to be,

The Honourable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary,

HONGKONG.

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

C. MAY,

Superintendent, Fire Brigade.

No. 12.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for alterations and additions in No. 5 Police Station.

   The Plans and Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Comanand,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 13.

Road.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instaut, for repairs of Lower Albert

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th January, 1876.

No. 14.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

   Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for the repairs of Hollywood Road and Bonham Strand East.

The Specifications can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th Janaery, 1876.

34

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH JAN JARY, 1876.

NOTICE.

     A Public Examination of the Scholars at the Government Central School, will be held on Tuesday next, the 18th instant, at 10 o'clock a.m.

His Excellency the Governor will distribute the Prizes at noon.

Government Central School, 14th January, 1876.

FREDERICK STEWART,

Head Master.

No. 3.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., is pleased to direct that the Rates of Postage chargeable on letters forwarded by French Packet shall be lowered as follows, viz. :-

To or From Ports of Northern China and Japan, ...to 8 cents per oz. To India, Ceylon, Saigon, Pondicherry, and Aden,...to 12 cents per oz. By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

     With reference to the above, it is suggested that the alterations of Postage notified be at once made with pen and ink in the Tables of Rates issued last month.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 5th January, 1876.

ALFRED LISter,

Postmaster General.

No. 174.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given, that Tenders for the Privilege of preparing and selling Prepared Opium within the Colony for the term of Three Years, from the 1st March next, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858, will be received at this Office, until Noon on Monday, the 24th January, 1876.

Every Tender should specify the amount per mensem for the period above-mentioned.

Each Person tendering must produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the Sum of $5,000 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which Sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall fail to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest, or any Tender.

By Command,

CECIL C. SMITH, Acting Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th September, 1875.

NOTICE.

Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the First Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of January next.

It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 31st of January, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

C. MAY,

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

Acting Colonial Treasurer.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH JANUARY, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 14TH JANUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

35

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

January

8

30.06

65

30.00

64

63

67.5

29.97

66

9

30.10

67

30.10

68

62

65

30.09

68

""

10

30.25

57

30.23

56.5

55

65

30.20

58

""

11

30.32

52

30.29

53.5

50

57

30.25

57

"2

12

30.36

54

30.32

55

50

56

30.18

57

""

13

30.41

53

30.36

54

48.5

55.5

30.33

56

""

14

30.37

56

30.30

57

51

58

30.26

60

"2

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

METER,

EAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

RAIN.

Self Registering

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.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON.

        1876. Jan.

8 28.25 28.29 28.25 28.19 28.19 59.0 61.5 60.0 59.0 61.5 60.0 59.0 62.0 ESE

?

9 28.25 28.30 28.28 28.26 28.26) 58.5 59.5 60.5

58.5 59.5 60.0 57.5 62.5 ESE

4 ESE

3 ESE

4 SE

2

0.00

3 ESE

2

0.00

""

1

?

37

10 28.36 28.42 28.41 28.39 28.39 50.0 50.0 49.0 47.0 49.0 47.0 49.0 60.5 N

4 N

4 N

3

0.00

Close fog throughout.

6 A.M., close fog; 3.30 P.M., openings

in fog at intervals.

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

1128.45 28.48 28.46 28.41 28.4145.0 47.0 47.0 44.0 45.5 46.5 44.0 51.0 N

3 N

2 N

2

0.00

""

Do.

do.

do.

71

"9

:

12 28.46 28.51 28.50 28.45 28.44 45.5 50.0 47.0 43.047.0 43.5 43.0 50.5 [E

1328.52 28.55. 28.51 28.48 28.4842.0 48.0 45.0 41.0 43.5 43.0 41.0 50.5 NE

1428.49 28.53 28.51 28.46 28.46 45.051.0 51.0 43.5 48.0 49.0 44.0 51.0 E

4 E

4 NE

4

0.00

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

4 NE

3 E

4 NE

2 E

4

0.00

Do.

do.

do.

3

0.00

Fine, very hazy throughout.

1

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER Dep?t.

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

WINDS.

Self Registering.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

G P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

'NOON

6 P.M.

Min. Max.

NOON.

6 A.M.

NOON.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

1876.

}

Jan.

830.05 30.05. 30.07 30.00 29.99 64.5 66.0 66.0 63.0 65.0 65.0 63.0 66.0 E

2 EA

3 E

4

99

930.07, 30.09 30.11 30.04 30.05 64.0 67.0

!

67,064.0 65.0 65.0 63.0 68.0 E

!

2 E

4 E

1

6 A.M., overcast and misty; noon, overcast with drizzling

rain; 6 P.M., overcast and misty,

6 A.M., overcast and misty; 6 P.M., fine and cloudy.

多多

1030.17, 30.25 30.27 30.22 30.23 56,5 57.0 57.0 52.5 53.0 52.0 55.0 60.0 NW

1 NNE

3 NNE

3

Cloudy and fine throughout..

!

""

1130.30 30.35 30.34 30.29 30.26 52.054.5 57.5 43.0 50.5 52.0 49.0 54.0 NNE

3 Calm

0 NNE

2

Fine weather throughout.

1230.33, 30.38 30.38 30.33 30.31 52.0 55.0 58.0 47.0 49.0

"

1

52.0 50.0 55.0NNE

1330.37 30.43 30.43 30.35 30.36 50.5 56.0 56.5 45.5 49.0 52.0 50.0 55.0 N

?

4 NNE

3 NNE

2 NNE

2 E

!

1

Do. do. do.

2

Fine, clear weather throughout.

*

14 30.28 30.39, 30.37 30.29 30.29 56.0 59.0 61.0 52.0 52.0 55.0 58.0 57.0 NE

2 Calm

0 Calm

0

Do.

do.

do.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 14th January, 1876.

Hughes, Charlest

Choon

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Arold, P. F. 1 Anderson, Capt. 1 Angiolo, Lazerinil Avery, Montaguel Andrews, C. S. 1 Allison, James 1

Baldwin, Miss Lucy H.

Cruz, Manoel

Maria Cruz, de la J.

Chun Loong Cummings, Mrs. 1

Cook, B.

1

Goddard, T.

1 Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Cousins, A.W.0.1

18

Getley, A.

3

2

Carson, D.

8

Greham, W.

1

King, H. S.

1

Civetta, J.

45

Gonzalez, Felipe

1

}

1

Gordeen, T. L. 1

Lee Afoong, Mrs. 1 Lee, E.

1

Leong Weng

1

1

Baylis, Wm.

1

Begna, A. Mr. 2

Barker, Monsr. 1

Dowson, Ilon.}

9

Barr, C.

1

Becke, F. G.

1

Dawes, George 2

Baten, Mrs.

1

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

Biber, Mrs.

Favre, Clem nt 1

Emma

Frieake, J. A. 1

Jeffory, Stephen 1

H? Cheaw Chia 2 Howard, G.

}1

1

Morris, T. T. 1

Hagen, T., 1

Capt. Harris, John S. 1

Miura, Madine. 1 regd.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

1

Sevilla, Juan}

1

Tiang, Pean Tirudo, Ricardo

1

Place, Joseph E. Profumo, Luis 1 Parker, Edward 1 Purdie, W. L. 1 Pinto, Andr? C. 1

Quan O. IIay

11

1

Roberton, Jas. 3 Rusk, Madme. 1

Niccolopoloo

1

Poynter, J.

1

Paack, Ferd. J. 1

Pugno, Egidio 1

Schultze, E. H. 1 Share, Henry J. 1 Siebold, von A. Smith, H. M. 1 Silva, Avelina dal

1

Wanch, Monsr. 1 Wilkinson & Co.1 Wols, Louis Wilson, James Warren, H. Wade, J. M. Warren, Pelham 1

Yearl, Chs.

1

BOOKS WITHOUT COVERS.-Short route to Australia; Wesleyan Methodist Calendar, 1876.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH JANUARY, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 14TH JANUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

35

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

January

8

30.06

65

30.00

64

63

67.5

29.97

66

9

30.10

67

30.10

68

62

65

30.09

68

""

10

30.25

57

30.23

56.5

55

65

30.20

58

""

11

30.32

52

30.29

53.5

50

57

30.25

57

"2

12

30.36

54

30.32

55

50

56

30.18

57

""

13

30.41

53

30.36

54

48.5

55.5

30.33

56

""

14

30.37

56

30.30

57

51

58

30.26

60

"2

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

METER,

EAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

RAIN.

Self Registering

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.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON.

        1876. Jan.

8 28.25 28.29 28.25 28.19 28.19 59.0 61.5 60.0 59.0 61.5 60.0 59.0 62.0 ESE

?

9 28.25 28.30 28.28 28.26 28.26) 58.5 59.5 60.5

58.5 59.5 60.0 57.5 62.5 ESE

4 ESE

3 ESE

4 SE

2

0.00

3 ESE

2

0.00

""

1

?

37

10 28.36 28.42 28.41 28.39 28.39 50.0 50.0 49.0 47.0 49.0 47.0 49.0 60.5 N

4 N

4 N

3

0.00

Close fog throughout.

6 A.M., close fog; 3.30 P.M., openings

in fog at intervals.

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

1128.45 28.48 28.46 28.41 28.4145.0 47.0 47.0 44.0 45.5 46.5 44.0 51.0 N

3 N

2 N

2

0.00

""

Do.

do.

do.

71

"9

:

12 28.46 28.51 28.50 28.45 28.44 45.5 50.0 47.0 43.047.0 43.5 43.0 50.5 [E

1328.52 28.55. 28.51 28.48 28.4842.0 48.0 45.0 41.0 43.5 43.0 41.0 50.5 NE

1428.49 28.53 28.51 28.46 28.46 45.051.0 51.0 43.5 48.0 49.0 44.0 51.0 E

4 E

4 NE

4

0.00

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

4 NE

3 E

4 NE

2 E

4

0.00

Do.

do.

do.

3

0.00

Fine, very hazy throughout.

1

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER Dep?t.

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

WINDS.

Self Registering.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

G P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

'NOON

6 P.M.

Min. Max.

NOON.

6 A.M.

NOON.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

1876.

}

Jan.

830.05 30.05. 30.07 30.00 29.99 64.5 66.0 66.0 63.0 65.0 65.0 63.0 66.0 E

2 EA

3 E

4

99

930.07, 30.09 30.11 30.04 30.05 64.0 67.0

!

67,064.0 65.0 65.0 63.0 68.0 E

!

2 E

4 E

1

6 A.M., overcast and misty; noon, overcast with drizzling

rain; 6 P.M., overcast and misty,

6 A.M., overcast and misty; 6 P.M., fine and cloudy.

多多

1030.17, 30.25 30.27 30.22 30.23 56,5 57.0 57.0 52.5 53.0 52.0 55.0 60.0 NW

1 NNE

3 NNE

3

Cloudy and fine throughout..

!

""

1130.30 30.35 30.34 30.29 30.26 52.054.5 57.5 43.0 50.5 52.0 49.0 54.0 NNE

3 Calm

0 NNE

2

Fine weather throughout.

1230.33, 30.38 30.38 30.33 30.31 52.0 55.0 58.0 47.0 49.0

"

1

52.0 50.0 55.0NNE

1330.37 30.43 30.43 30.35 30.36 50.5 56.0 56.5 45.5 49.0 52.0 50.0 55.0 N

?

4 NNE

3 NNE

2 NNE

2 E

!

1

Do. do. do.

2

Fine, clear weather throughout.

*

14 30.28 30.39, 30.37 30.29 30.29 56.0 59.0 61.0 52.0 52.0 55.0 58.0 57.0 NE

2 Calm

0 Calm

0

Do.

do.

do.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 14th January, 1876.

Hughes, Charlest

Choon

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Arold, P. F. 1 Anderson, Capt. 1 Angiolo, Lazerinil Avery, Montaguel Andrews, C. S. 1 Allison, James 1

Baldwin, Miss Lucy H.

Cruz, Manoel

Maria Cruz, de la J.

Chun Loong Cummings, Mrs. 1

Cook, B.

1

Goddard, T.

1 Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Cousins, A.W.0.1

18

Getley, A.

3

2

Carson, D.

8

Greham, W.

1

King, H. S.

1

Civetta, J.

45

Gonzalez, Felipe

1

}

1

Gordeen, T. L. 1

Lee Afoong, Mrs. 1 Lee, E.

1

Leong Weng

1

1

Baylis, Wm.

1

Begna, A. Mr. 2

Barker, Monsr. 1

Dowson, Ilon.}

9

Barr, C.

1

Becke, F. G.

1

Dawes, George 2

Baten, Mrs.

1

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

Biber, Mrs.

Favre, Clem nt 1

Emma

Frieake, J. A. 1

Jeffory, Stephen 1

H? Cheaw Chia 2 Howard, G.

}1

1

Morris, T. T. 1

Hagen, T., 1

Capt. Harris, John S. 1

Miura, Madine. 1 regd.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

1

Sevilla, Juan}

1

Tiang, Pean Tirudo, Ricardo

1

Place, Joseph E. Profumo, Luis 1 Parker, Edward 1 Purdie, W. L. 1 Pinto, Andr? C. 1

Quan O. IIay

11

1

Roberton, Jas. 3 Rusk, Madme. 1

Niccolopoloo

1

Poynter, J.

1

Paack, Ferd. J. 1

Pugno, Egidio 1

Schultze, E. H. 1 Share, Henry J. 1 Siebold, von A. Smith, H. M. 1 Silva, Avelina dal

1

Wanch, Monsr. 1 Wilkinson & Co.1 Wols, Louis Wilson, James Warren, H. Wade, J. M. Warren, Pelham 1

Yearl, Chs.

1

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4

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3

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6

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By Order,

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day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

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day.

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No. 16.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

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No. 53.

CHINA SEA.

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Fisher Island Lighthouse, Pescadores.

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No. 17.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held. on the Spot, on Monday, January 31st, 1876, at 3.30 PM., are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

    Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1876. Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 31st day of January, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of a Lot of Crown Land in the Colony of Hongkong for a Term of 75 Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No.

of

Registry No.

Sale.

LOCALITY.

Boundary Measurements.

Contents in

N.

E.

W.

Square ft.

Annual Rent.

Upset

Price.

feet.

feet.

feet.

feet.

1

58

The Gap, Victoria Peak,.

150.0 150.0 250.0 250.0

37,500

8.60 100.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise the Lot shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $

    3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury the full amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down.

     4. The Purchaser of the Lot shall be entitled to and shall excente on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 75 Years, to be computed from the 25th day of December, 1875, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 21th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore con- tained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Covenants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Farm Lots in the Colony of Hongkong.

5. The Purchaser of the Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

    6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any por- tion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and he recoverable as liquidated damages.

7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

    8. The Purchaser of the Lot shall within one week from the day of sale mark out the boundaries of his lot by fixing granite boundary posts, of not less than 9 inches square at each angle of the said Lot.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of sale

Lot.

Registry Number

and

Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JANUARY, 1876.

No. 18.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Table of Meteorological Observations, taken at the Government Civil Hospital during the Month of December, 1875, is published for general information.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1876.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 1875. 86 feet above mear low level of Spring Tides.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

39

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

HYGROMETER.

DAY OF MONTH.

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

DAY OF

WEEK.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

MAX. MAX.

IN THE SHADE.

SUN,

Maar, mud Min, of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

SUN,

BULB

IN

BULB

LX-

VACCO. POSED.

MIN.

ON

DHUR-

NAL

RANGE,

MIN.

GRASS.

IN

IN SOIL.

6

ANCHES

DRY BULBIN WET BULBIN SHADE.

SHADE.

HUMIDITY COMPLETE SATURATION =100.

SHADE.

DEEP.

9 A.M.

1

Wednesday,

30.01

2 Thursday,

30.18

B

Friday,

30.21

3 P.M. 19 A.M.3 P,M Mac. €0.07 65.0 61.0 55.0 69.0 68.0 61.0 62.0 : 55.0 6.9.0 64.0 .14 58.0 56.0 48.0 57.0 55.0

Min.

Temp, at

Noon.

MENT

DURING

21 hours OUS 24 HOURS. IN MILES.

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

DEW POINT. QUARTER.

WIND.

CLOUD.

OZONE.

MOVE-

RAIN IN

INCHES

DURING

THE

PREVI-

0-10.

0-10.

12

24

Hours. Hours.

71

70. 50.0 11.0 20.0 57.0 50.0 14.0 21.0 57.0 45.0 9.0 22.0 55.0

Saturday,

.0 48.0 87.0 55.0

0.0 14.0

5

Sunday,

6

Monday,

1.04

30.07

2.0 i

50.0

46.0

11.0 18.0

65.0 61.0 61.0 57.0 78. 77. 61.9 : 62.0 68.0 56.0 67. 67. 68.0 56.0 46.0 44.0 43. 32.0 51.0 44.0 43.0 46. 62.0 40.0

57.7

53.5 E.

291

0.36 10

10

49.8

50.8 IN.

243

4

41.

35.2

32.7 IN.

200

54.

31.8

84.7

281

0.09

60.

41.

42.4 87.8

N.

227

51.0

63.0

47.0

7 Tuesday

40.0

09.0

22.0 55.0 60.0 63.0 15.0 21.0 55.0

02.

59. 46.8

?E.

210

65.0

8

Wednesday,

64.0

9 Thursday,

9.17

50.0

04.0

67.

10: Friday,

63. 6.09

73.

11 Saturday,

53.0

03.0 67.0

72.

12

Sunday,

70 0

60.0

78.

B

Monday,

62.0

60.0

14

Tuesday,

01.0

50.0

71.

15

Wednesday,

1.12

60.0

71.

47.0 11.0 20.0 55.0 47.0 10.0 20.0 50.0 47.0 13.0 20.0 56.0 12.0 20.0 56.0 14.0 22.0 59.0 9.0 23.0 55.0

46.0 12.0 24.0 54.0 44.0 11.0 24.0 54.0

64.0 64.0

68.0 54.0

16

Thursday,

11.0 29.0 50.0

17

Friday,

.07

56.0 07

11.0 24.0 58.0

58,0 62. 56. 62. 63. 47.9 62. 63. 47.0 55. 56. 30.0 55. 50. 18.0 54.0 50.0 51. 50. 61.0 45.0 61.0 44. 50. 09.0 440 49.0 47. 40. 60.0 46.0 60.0 52. 60. 64.0 81.0 56,0 61. 50. 09.0 56.0 62.

46.8 48.6

E.

186

E.

191

.E.

N.

176

01.0

149

519

.E.

192

51.9

155

42.3

205

229

215

186

52.

139

18

Saturday,

52.0 62.

19 Sunday,

30.24

41.0 58.0

15.0

63.

20 Monday,

30.08

41.0 69.

58.0

40.0 1 18.0

21

Tuesday,

0.13

$0.07 55.0 01.0

41.0 63.

50.0

40.0

19.0

22

Wednesday,

30.15

24.10 50

65.0

1.0

05.

61.0

42.0

23

Thursday,

24

Friday,

25

Saturday,

26

Sunday,

27 Monday,

28

29

Tuesday,

Wednesday,

30

Thursday,

31

Friday,.

30.22 30.17 57.0 66,0 30.16 83.13 55.0 54.0 49.0 57.0 58.0 30.13 ! 80.05 57. 62.0 51.0 63.0 62.0 30.04 29.98 61. 61. 56.0 63.9 62.0 30.01 29.92 69.0 58.0 69.0 68.0

30.05 30.01 64.0 65.0 59.0 60.0 65.0 30.12 30.05 62.0 63.0 58.0 07.0 64.0

30.13 30.05 63.0 07.0 €9.0 69 0 66.0 ? 30.10 30.02 64.0 65.0 60.0 69.0 65.0

51,0 02.0

67.0

40.0

40.0

52.0

2.0 29.0 43.0 57.0 62.0 7.0 28.0 41.0 61.0 61.0 64.0 69.0

Mean

30.16 30.08 59.2 61.9 52.1 03.8 62.1 Summary of December, 1874:

Mean Shade Temp.,

.06.5

71. 67. 44.2 11.6

Total Rain fall,

60.

72. 69. 40.0

67. 39.0 71. 48.0 11.0 28.0 78. 44.0 10.0 29.0 53.0 64.0 65.0 60.0 61.0 77. 74. 72. 43.0 9.0 29.0 52.0 62.0 63.0 58.0 59.0 77. 76. 74. 40.0 10.0 29.0 55.0 63.0 67.0 59.0 63.0 77. 78. 76. 74. 45.0 9.0 29.0 55.0 64.0 65.0 60.0 61.0 23.0 51.4 50.2 61.9 0.31 inches. Rain fell on

49.0 10.0 26.0 54.0 28.0 69.0 46.0 48.0 48. 43.0 56.0 62.0 40.0 42. 48. 25.0 48.0 51. 59.0 44.0 43.0 47. 46. 20. 44.0 61.0 46.0 50.0 52. 47. 47.0 59.0 65.0 48.0 64.0 46. 48. 25.0 42.0 57.0 66.0 46.0 55.0 45. 48. 35.9 20.0 43.0 69.0 54.0 51.0 50.0 75.

46.

953

46.

271

215

182

15.0

199

215

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9

> 10 10 10 00 10 4 10 044?

2010 1 10 10 10 DAPENSILS

74.

46.1

251

0.26

10

58.0 58.0 75.

77.

40.8 54.6 E.

229

0.10

57.0 57.0 77. 60.0 65.0 77.

77.

78.

58.5 58.5 66.7 61.9 E.

.E.

253

1.06

10

219

78.

77.

1 56.7 57.7 E.

187

54.6

55.6 IN.

231

55.6

59.8 IS.E.

.E.

194

77.

78.

56.7

57.7 E.

S. E.

212

4.

10

4.

51.7 54.4

60.

59.

44.9

47.4

217

2.46

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*The existing methods of determining the amount of Ozone in the atmosphere having been pronounced insufficient at the last Meteorological Congress at Viemma, this columu will be omitted in future.

C. J. WHARRY, M.D., Superintendent.

1803:

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40

No. 19.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 31st instant, for repairs of Cleverly Street. The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1876.

NOTICE.

Victoria Peak Signal Station.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   In order to prevent confusion in indicating whether an approaching Steamer has the English, French or American Mail on board, the Ensign representing that Mail will be hoisted under the Ball at the Mast head together with a distance signal.

With a view to lessening the number of Flags hoisted in making a distance signal (which is now a 3-flag signal), the Flags of the Commercial Code have been numbered, letter B. representing num- ber 1, and so on to W. or number 18, the Code signal representing the Cipher.

In practice these signals will be found not to interfere with the general signals in the book.

The Community should bear in mind that a two-flag signal, such as C. F., which, at the Yard Arm would mean that the vessel signalled bore N. b E., when hoisted at the Mast head will hence- forth signify that the vessel is 24 miles off.

The numerical table for distances on the present Victoria Peak Signal Cards will be discontinued; and owners of such Cards should number their Flags, when they will at once understand how far off a vessel is, without reference to any table.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 19th January, 1876.

POLICE NOTIFICATION.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master.

    Permission is given under Ordinance No.10 of 1872, to fire Crackers between 4 P.M. on 25th, and 9 P.M. on 26th January, 1876.

The Police will have orders to summon or arrest any person firing Crackers after 9 P.M. on 26th instant.

Central Police Office, Hongkong, 21st January, 1876.

No. 14.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

C. V. CREAGH, Deputy Superintendent of Police.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for the repairs of Hollywood Road and Bonham Strand East.

   The Specifications can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th January, 1876.

No. 13.

Road.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for repairs of Lower Albert

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary,

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42

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JANUARY, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 21ST JANUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

January 15

30.30

57

30.25

59.5

53.5

59.5

30.19

61

16

30.24

61

30.20

61

55

61

30.13

66.5

""

17

30.18

61

30.12

60

58

62

30.06

62

18

30.12

63.5

30.07

65

58.5

65

30.03

68

""

19

30.18

59

30.15

58.5

55.5

66.5

30.12

58.5

""

20

30.21

58

30.17

59

54.5

59

30.12

62

""

21

30.21

57

30.17

59

55

60.5

30.12

61

??

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,833 feet.

THERMO-

METER.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

RAIN,

DATE.

Self Registerings

Force, range from 0 to 12.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

'NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

G P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 F.M.

Min. Mocj

GA.M.

NOON.

NOON. Dire. F. Ding. F.

6 P.M.

NOON.

Dirm. P.

1876.

Jan. 15 29.43′ 28.47 28.44 28.39 28.38] 45.5 58.0 1.0 48.5 49.5 49.0 45.0 54.5

E

4 E

#

E

0.00

i

,, 1628.89 28.42 28.39 28.34 28.33) 49.0

54.5

17 28.33 28.35 28.31. 28.26 28.2650.0

58.0

54.0 49.0 52.0 51.0 48.5 56.5 | E

52.5 49.0 51.0 49.5 49.0 78.0 ESE

E

2

E

0.00

↓ ESE

·1

E

0.00

22

""

1828.26 28.32 28.30 28.26 28.26) 53.5 59.0 58.0 53.0 57.0 55.0 52.0 59.0

E

BE

2

NW

0.00

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

6 A.M., passing fog at intervals: 10

A.M., fine, hazy.

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

!

!

1928.30. 28.35 2832 26.26 28.29] 50.0 51.0 48.5 48.5 48.5 47.0 48.5 60,5 ENE

*

ENE

2 E

0.00

Overcast, hazy throughout.

""

!

20 28.31 28.37 28.36 28.31 28,3148.0

53.5 58.0 46.5 51.0 51.0 46.5 53.5 E

4

E

2 N

0.00

Fine, cloudy, lazy throngheut.

""

21

28.34 28.37 28.34 28.31 28.30 50.0 50.5 50.0 49.0 50.0 48.0 50.0 60.0 E

1 NNE

2 NNW

0.00

11

GA.M., close wet fog; 19,30 A.M., fiuc.

lazy.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

METER.

Self Registering.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

Noox.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

Noox.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Min. Mar,

6 A.M.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO

WEATHER.

NOON. Dien. F. Dira, F.

G P.M.

Dirn.

i

1876.

Jan. 1530.31 30.31 30.29 30.21 80.21 55.0 59.0 59.0 54.0 59.0 56.5 54.0 60.0

NE

1 E

2 E

1

""

1730.16 30.19. 30.17 30.07 30.07:59.5 62.0

:

1830.11 30.12 30.13 30.08 30.08' 61.0

65.5

1630.82 30.26 39.24 30.16 30.16 59.0 61.0 62.0 56.5 57.5

64.5 57.0 57.5 58.0 57.0 62.0 E

66.5 59.5 61.5 68.5 59.0 (5.5 ENE

59.5 52.0 61.0 ENE

1 ENE

3 E

2

Do.

do.

Fine, clear weather throughout.

do.

:

1

E

3 E

Overcast and tine.

I E

2 Calm

0

Cloudy and fine.

}

1930.11 30.20 30.17 30.13 30.1357:0

59.5 39.5 53.0 56.0 56.0 55.0 59.5 NNE

1 NNE

2 NNE

2

??

21 30.19. 30.23′ 30.23 30.16 30.1157.0 59.0

2030.16 30.20 30.20 30.14 30.16/55.0 60.5 61.0 58.0 56.0 58.0 54.0 60.0 NNI

60,5 55.0 55.5 56.0.55.9 59.9 Calin

→ SW

1 Caln

0

O W

2 SW

2

6 A., overcast and fine; noon, fiue, clear; 6 P.M., over-

east and line.

Cloudy and fine.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; fine, clear weather throughout.

""

Letters. Papers

Anderson, Capt. 1 Angiolo,Lazerini1 Avery, Montaguel Andrews, C. S. 1 Allison, James 1

Begna, A. Mr. 2

Chun Loong Cummings, Mrs. 1

Dowson, Hon. ?

Richard Dawes, George 3

Barker, Monsr. 1

Irons, Win. C. F.1

Morris, T. T. Miura, Madine. Morris, 11.

1

1

Barr, C.

1

Favre, Clement 1

Fricake, J. A.

1

Cousins, A.W.0.1

18

Jeffory, Stephen 1 Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Carson, D.

8

Goddard, T.

1

Civetta, J.

45

Greham, W.

1

King, H. S.

Cruz, Manoel

1

Gonzalez, Felipe

1

Maria

Gordeen, T. L. 1

Lee Afoong, Mrs.)

Cruz, de la J.

Gamble, Robert 2

Lee, E.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 21st January, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

1

9

Letters. Papers.

Hughes, Charles1 Ho Chew Chin 2 Hagen, T.,

Capt.

1

Harris, John S. 1 Honggong, Mrs.

Leong Wong

Chamon Liddell, J. G. Lentz, Wm.

Letters. Papers.

Pugno, Egidio 1 Place, Joseph E. Profumo, Luis 1 Parker, Edward 1 Purdie. W. L. 1 Finto, Andr? C. 1

Quan (). Hay

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Pops

1

Silva, Avelina dal Sevilla, Juan ;

Pastor

1

J

Tiang, Pean Tirudo, Ricardo 1

1

2

Wanch, Monsr. 1

Niccolopelan

Q. S. O'Brien, James 1

Paynter, J. I Dr. J. I

Roberton, Jas. 3 Husk, Madme. 1 Kyail, Mr.

Schultze, E. L. 1 Siebold, von A. Smith, H. M.

Wols, Louis

1

Wilson, James

I

1

1

Warren, H. Wade, J. M. Warren, Pelham 1

Yearl, Chs. 1

1

1

regd.

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N

42

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JANUARY, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 21ST JANUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

January 15

30.30

57

30.25

59.5

53.5

59.5

30.19

61

16

30.24

61

30.20

61

55

61

30.13

66.5

""

17

30.18

61

30.12

60

58

62

30.06

62

18

30.12

63.5

30.07

65

58.5

65

30.03

68

""

19

30.18

59

30.15

58.5

55.5

66.5

30.12

58.5

""

20

30.21

58

30.17

59

54.5

59

30.12

62

""

21

30.21

57

30.17

59

55

60.5

30.12

61

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,833 feet.

THERMO-

METER.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

RAIN,

DATE.

Self Registerings

Force, range from 0 to 12.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

'NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

G P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 F.M.

Min. Mocj

GA.M.

NOON.

NOON. Dire. F. Ding. F.

6 P.M.

NOON.

Dirm. P.

1876.

Jan. 15 29.43′ 28.47 28.44 28.39 28.38] 45.5 58.0 1.0 48.5 49.5 49.0 45.0 54.5

E

4 E

#

E

0.00

i

,, 1628.89 28.42 28.39 28.34 28.33) 49.0

54.5

17 28.33 28.35 28.31. 28.26 28.2650.0

58.0

54.0 49.0 52.0 51.0 48.5 56.5 | E

52.5 49.0 51.0 49.5 49.0 78.0 ESE

E

2

E

0.00

↓ ESE

·1

E

0.00

22

""

1828.26 28.32 28.30 28.26 28.26) 53.5 59.0 58.0 53.0 57.0 55.0 52.0 59.0

E

BE

2

NW

0.00

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

6 A.M., passing fog at intervals: 10

A.M., fine, hazy.

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

!

!

1928.30. 28.35 2832 26.26 28.29] 50.0 51.0 48.5 48.5 48.5 47.0 48.5 60,5 ENE

*

ENE

2 E

0.00

Overcast, hazy throughout.

""

!

20 28.31 28.37 28.36 28.31 28,3148.0

53.5 58.0 46.5 51.0 51.0 46.5 53.5 E

4

E

2 N

0.00

Fine, cloudy, lazy throngheut.

""

21

28.34 28.37 28.34 28.31 28.30 50.0 50.5 50.0 49.0 50.0 48.0 50.0 60.0 E

1 NNE

2 NNW

0.00

11

GA.M., close wet fog; 19,30 A.M., fiuc.

lazy.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

METER.

Self Registering.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

Noox.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

Noox.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Min. Mar,

6 A.M.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO

WEATHER.

NOON. Dien. F. Dira, F.

G P.M.

Dirn.

i

1876.

Jan. 1530.31 30.31 30.29 30.21 80.21 55.0 59.0 59.0 54.0 59.0 56.5 54.0 60.0

NE

1 E

2 E

1

""

1730.16 30.19. 30.17 30.07 30.07:59.5 62.0

:

1830.11 30.12 30.13 30.08 30.08' 61.0

65.5

1630.82 30.26 39.24 30.16 30.16 59.0 61.0 62.0 56.5 57.5

64.5 57.0 57.5 58.0 57.0 62.0 E

66.5 59.5 61.5 68.5 59.0 (5.5 ENE

59.5 52.0 61.0 ENE

1 ENE

3 E

2

Do.

do.

Fine, clear weather throughout.

do.

:

1

E

3 E

Overcast and tine.

I E

2 Calm

0

Cloudy and fine.

}

1930.11 30.20 30.17 30.13 30.1357:0

59.5 39.5 53.0 56.0 56.0 55.0 59.5 NNE

1 NNE

2 NNE

2

??

21 30.19. 30.23′ 30.23 30.16 30.1157.0 59.0

2030.16 30.20 30.20 30.14 30.16/55.0 60.5 61.0 58.0 56.0 58.0 54.0 60.0 NNI

60,5 55.0 55.5 56.0.55.9 59.9 Calin

→ SW

1 Caln

0

O W

2 SW

2

6 A., overcast and fine; noon, fiue, clear; 6 P.M., over-

east and line.

Cloudy and fine.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; fine, clear weather throughout.

""

Letters. Papers

Anderson, Capt. 1 Angiolo,Lazerini1 Avery, Montaguel Andrews, C. S. 1 Allison, James 1

Begna, A. Mr. 2

Chun Loong Cummings, Mrs. 1

Dowson, Hon. ?

Richard Dawes, George 3

Barker, Monsr. 1

Irons, Win. C. F.1

Morris, T. T. Miura, Madine. Morris, 11.

1

1

Barr, C.

1

Favre, Clement 1

Fricake, J. A.

1

Cousins, A.W.0.1

18

Jeffory, Stephen 1 Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Carson, D.

8

Goddard, T.

1

Civetta, J.

45

Greham, W.

1

King, H. S.

Cruz, Manoel

1

Gonzalez, Felipe

1

Maria

Gordeen, T. L. 1

Lee Afoong, Mrs.)

Cruz, de la J.

Gamble, Robert 2

Lee, E.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 21st January, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

1

9

Letters. Papers.

Hughes, Charles1 Ho Chew Chin 2 Hagen, T.,

Capt.

1

Harris, John S. 1 Honggong, Mrs.

Leong Wong

Chamon Liddell, J. G. Lentz, Wm.

Letters. Papers.

Pugno, Egidio 1 Place, Joseph E. Profumo, Luis 1 Parker, Edward 1 Purdie. W. L. 1 Finto, Andr? C. 1

Quan (). Hay

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Pops

1

Silva, Avelina dal Sevilla, Juan ;

Pastor

1

J

Tiang, Pean Tirudo, Ricardo 1

1

2

Wanch, Monsr. 1

Niccolopelan

Q. S. O'Brien, James 1

Paynter, J. I Dr. J. I

Roberton, Jas. 3 Husk, Madme. 1 Kyail, Mr.

Schultze, E. L. 1 Siebold, von A. Smith, H. M.

Wols, Louis

1

Wilson, James

I

1

1

Warren, H. Wade, J. M. Warren, Pelham 1

Yearl, Chs. 1

1

1

regd.

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Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Anazie Aldebaran

4

4

Canaan Corea

3

Gosshawk

19 8

Lammermuir

1

Pride of the

1

Georgina

2

Thames

} 1

Sarah Nichol-

son

Lets. Paps.

}

1

Argonaut 6

1

Caroline

4

1

Portland

1

Min

Amedine

1

Calabar, S.s.

4

1

Hazel Holme

1

Pontu

Marina

5

1

Alexandra

3

Cushan

1

Hope

3

Amanda

1

Hada

1

Monarchy

1

Terentia Tagus, s.s.

4

1

Retriever

Alexander

1

Dilharree

2

Mecca, S.s.

1

Lover of Bal-

Uda

Manired

1

Abbotsford

1

Dartmouth

3

Isabella

9

timore

Rover of the Seas 1

Venis

2

Benj. D. Sewall 1

E. J. Spense

1

Julia II.

1

Nahor

4

Robert Boak

2

Virginia

1

Belcome

1

Ellen Brewes

1

New Granada 1

Rookwood

1

England's Glory 3

Kassa

1

Webfoot

1

Champion of

E. P. Bouverie 2

Steffone

1

1

the Seas

Eleanor

1

Lea

6

Olympia, s.s.

1 regd.

Channel Queen 2

Luera

1

Cape Horn

Carricks

1

6 2

Formosa Fealy

Laju

1

Sir Harry Parkes 5 Spirit of the

Age

William Davie 4 Weymouth

6

1

1

1

Lord Macduff 1

Prince Arthur 1

Sir Wm. Wallace 1

Zephyrus

?

For H. M. Ships.

Letter.

Victor Emanuel 1

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

Detained for Postage.

.1 Letter. Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson, 1 Letter

|

Cameron, Mrs., 27, Franklyn Street, Melbourne,

Douglas, Captain F., San Francisco,

Arnold, T. F., Hongkong,

Bowdler, Miss, John Campbell Road, Stoke Newington, London, Brown, Touey, Southville, North Carolina,

Dead Letters.

1

McKibben, Revd. W. R., San Francisco,

McKibben, Mrs. W. R., Post Office, San Francisco, McLanahan, Mrs., Sandusky Street, Alleghany, Pa., Nuttall, Mr., General Post Office, Melbourne, Ritchie, J., Passenger per S.S. Crocus, Hongkong,

1

1

1

1

1

Falconer, Mrs. D., 160, Huron Street, Cleveland, Ohio,

Fielding, Miss Hope, Post Office, San Francisco, .

1

Roche, Miss, 38, Van Coft Avenue, New York, Semly, Robert, Seaman, Bristol, England,

1

1

Goodridge, S. F., New York,

1

Simpson, Captain, barque Adella, Shanghai,

1

Hennessy, Mrs. II., Bangor, Maine,

1

Smith, Mrs. Isaac, Los Angeles, California,

1

Jacobsen, Captain J. E., schooner detire, San Francisco,

3

Tilton, J. E., Boston, Mass., U.S.A.

1

Jobin, A., Fourteenth Street, New York,

1

Warren, Mrs. M., 52, Elymer street, Brooklyn, New York,..

1

Lassen, II. P. C., Cincinnati, Ohio,

1

The above letters have been returned from various places at which the addressees cannot be found. If not claimed within three days they will be

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By the Court,

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Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Anazie Aldebaran

4

4

Canaan Corea

3

Gosshawk

19 8

Lammermuir

1

Pride of the

1

Georgina

2

Thames

} 1

Sarah Nichol-

son

Lets. Paps.

}

1

Argonaut 6

1

Caroline

4

1

Portland

1

Min

Amedine

1

Calabar, S.s.

4

1

Hazel Holme

1

Pontu

Marina

5

1

Alexandra

3

Cushan

1

Hope

3

Amanda

1

Hada

1

Monarchy

1

Terentia Tagus, s.s.

4

1

Retriever

Alexander

1

Dilharree

2

Mecca, S.s.

1

Lover of Bal-

Uda

Manired

1

Abbotsford

1

Dartmouth

3

Isabella

9

timore

Rover of the Seas 1

Venis

2

Benj. D. Sewall 1

E. J. Spense

1

Julia II.

1

Nahor

4

Robert Boak

2

Virginia

1

Belcome

1

Ellen Brewes

1

New Granada 1

Rookwood

1

England's Glory 3

Kassa

1

Webfoot

1

Champion of

E. P. Bouverie 2

Steffone

1

1

the Seas

Eleanor

1

Lea

6

Olympia, s.s.

1 regd.

Channel Queen 2

Luera

1

Cape Horn

Carricks

1

6 2

Formosa Fealy

Laju

1

Sir Harry Parkes 5 Spirit of the

Age

William Davie 4 Weymouth

6

1

1

1

Lord Macduff 1

Prince Arthur 1

Sir Wm. Wallace 1

Zephyrus

?

For H. M. Ships.

Letter.

Victor Emanuel 1

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

Detained for Postage.

.1 Letter. Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson, 1 Letter

|

Cameron, Mrs., 27, Franklyn Street, Melbourne,

Douglas, Captain F., San Francisco,

Arnold, T. F., Hongkong,

Bowdler, Miss, John Campbell Road, Stoke Newington, London, Brown, Touey, Southville, North Carolina,

Dead Letters.

1

McKibben, Revd. W. R., San Francisco,

McKibben, Mrs. W. R., Post Office, San Francisco, McLanahan, Mrs., Sandusky Street, Alleghany, Pa., Nuttall, Mr., General Post Office, Melbourne, Ritchie, J., Passenger per S.S. Crocus, Hongkong,

1

1

1

1

1

Falconer, Mrs. D., 160, Huron Street, Cleveland, Ohio,

Fielding, Miss Hope, Post Office, San Francisco, .

1

Roche, Miss, 38, Van Coft Avenue, New York, Semly, Robert, Seaman, Bristol, England,

1

1

Goodridge, S. F., New York,

1

Simpson, Captain, barque Adella, Shanghai,

1

Hennessy, Mrs. II., Bangor, Maine,

1

Smith, Mrs. Isaac, Los Angeles, California,

1

Jacobsen, Captain J. E., schooner detire, San Francisco,

3

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1

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1

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1

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1

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

VOL. XXII.

The following Order of the Queen in Council, dated 26th day of October, 1875, extending to Dutch Vessels the advantages held out by "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1862," to ships of Foreign Countries adopting the rules for the measurement of Tonnage, which obtain in England, is published for general

information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th January, 1876.

AT THE COURT AT BALMORAL. The 26th day of October, 1875. PRESENT,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.

Whereas by the "Merchant Shipping Act Amendment Act, 1862," it is enacted, that whenever it is made to appear to Her Majesty that the rules concerning the measurement of tonnage of merchant ships, for the time being in force under the principal Act, have been adopted by the Government of any foreign country, and are in force in that country, it shall be lawful for Her Majesty by Order in Council to direct that the ships of such foreign country shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in their certificate of resgistry or other national papers, and thereupon it shall no longer be necessary for such ships to be remeasured in any port or place in Her Majesty's dominions; but such ships shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in their certificates of registry or other papers in the saine manner, to the same extent, and for the same purposes, in, to, and for which the tonnage denoted in the certificate of registry of British ships is to be deemed the tonnage of such ships:

6.

And whereas it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that the rules concerning the measure- ment of tonnage of merchant ships now in force under The Merchant Shipping Act, 1854," have been adopted by the Government of His Majesty the King of the Netherlands, with the exception of a difference in the mode in certain steamers of estimating the allowance for engine-room, and such rules are now in force in that country, having come into operation on the 1st day of January, 1876, Her Majesty is hereby pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Commeil, to direct as follows:

    1. As regards sailing ships, that merchant sailing ships of the said Kingdom of the Netherlands, the measurement whereof after the said day of January, 1876, has been ascertained and denoted in the registers and other national papers of such sailing ships, testified by the date thereof, shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in such registers and other national papers in the same manner, and to the same extent, and for the same purpose in, to, and for which the tonnage denoted in the certificate of registry of British sailing ships is deemed to be the tonnage of such ships.

    2. As regards steam ships, that merchant ships belonging to the said Kingdom of the Netherlands, which are propelled by steam or any other power requiring engine-room, the measurement whereof, shall, after the said 1st day of January, 1876, have been ascertained and denoted in the registers and other national papers of such steam ships, testified by the dates thereof, shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in such registers or other national papers in the same manner, and to the same extent, and for the same purpose in, to and for which the tommage denoted in the certificate of registry of British ships is deemed to be the tonnage of such ships: Provided nevertheless, that if the owner or master of any such Dutch steam ship desires the deduction for engine-room in his ships to be estimated under the rules for engine-room measurement and deduction applicable to British ships, instead of under the Dutch rule, the engine-room shall be measured and the dedution calculated according to the British rules.

EDMUND HARRISON.

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No. 21.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to issue a fresh Commission of the Peace for this Colony, and the List of the Gentlemen therein is hereby published for general information.

The Honourable CHARLES MAY.

The Honourable W. H. ALEXANDER. The Honourable P. RYRIE.

H. G. THOMSETT, Esquire, R.N. ROBERT MCMURDO, Esquire.

The Honourable CECIL C. SMITH.

T. G. LInstead, Esquire.

H. ST.L. MAGNIAC, Esquire.

W. M. DEANE, Esquire.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Esquire. FREDERICK STEWART, Esquire.

C. V. CREAGH, Esquire.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK. JAMES RUSSELL, Esquire. ALFRED LISTER, Esquire. E. R. BELILIOS, Esquire.

RICHARD A. O'BRIEN, Esquire, M.D.

The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.

JAMES GREIG, Esquire.

JOHN M. PRICE, Esquire.

PHILIP B. C. AYRES, Esquire, M.R C.S.E. C. Morland Kerr, Esquire. H. H. NELSON, Esquire.

H. L. Dalrymple, Esquire. ALEXANDER MACIVER, Esquire. NATHANIEL J. EDE, Esquire. H. E. WODEHOUSE, Esquire. J. P. McEUEN, Esquire, R.N. THOMAS JACKSON, Esquire. J. P. Barnes, Esquire. F. D. SASSOON, Esquire. THOS. FORREST, Esquire. R. H. SANDEMAN, Esquire. E. TOBIN, Esquire.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN.

Colonial Secretary.

No. 22.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., is pleased to direct that the following revised Rates of Postage (including those notified on the 5th instant) be published for general information.

France and Algeria, via Brindisi,.

Brazil, Registration Fee,..

By French Packet.

LETTERS.

Continent of Europe (France excepted), Ports of China and Japan (To or from), Aden, Ceylon, India, Pondicherry, Saigon,.

    The above are all the changes hitherto made in the Table of Rates must be regarded as superseding that Table so far as they apply.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th January, 1876.

Cents.

.12 per oz. ...16.

]

..18 per 4 oz.

8

per OZ. ....12 per oz.

dated the 1st instant, and

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 23.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th January, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 54.

CHINA SEA,

YANGTZE RIVER. HANKOW DISTRICT.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

47

NOTICE is hereby given that the ship's mast-head light formerly exhibited over the wrecked Lorcha Chinhai, at the upper end of Gravener Island, has been discontinued. This is the light referred to in Notice to Mariners, No. 47 of the 17th June, 1875.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

DAVID M. HENDERSON,

Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 12th January, 1876.

Νο. 24.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following List of Masters and Mates who have passed their Examinations before the Board of Examiners provided by Ordinance No. 17 of 1860, during the year ending 31st December, 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

List of Masters and Mates who have passed their Examinations, during the year ending 31st December, 1875.

Date.

No. OF CERTIFICATE.

NAMES.

Ranks.

1875.

January

7

515

14

516

Carl Ferdinand Emil Herrmann, Asmus Alfred Bachu..anu,

February 11

517

Jacob Wilkens.

IS

518

Charles Constantine,

19

519

Detlev Michelsen,

Master.

Do.

Do.

Do.

Do.

20

620

Joseph Ambroso..

99

March

521

Henry Vauhorne Touzalin,

522

John Watt,....

18

523

Daniel Fraser

Second Mate.

Do.

Master.

Do.

20

24

Ludwig August Kessul,

Do.

25

525

William Rogers Payne.

April May

526

Charles Lacy Perks,

527

Edward Lee,

528

Alexander Mathieson,

57

29

529

William ags Cobb..

June

530

William Gerrie Craig,

531

John Maddock Dillon,

July

532

Erik Alexander Hanson,

27

533

Robert Shaw Lees.

August 5

534

10

535

11

536

25

537

September 3

538

October

6

539

19

540

Hewitt Keunard Davis,

26

541

November 4

542

Henry Stevens Lawrence, Henry Thomas Weighell,

Heinrich George Theodor Scharlan,..

Gordon Gilchrist Berry,

Thomas Jacksou Jobling,

Alfred Walker,

Hermann Franz Alexander Schnepel,

Edward William Place,

First Mate.

Master.

First Mate. Only Mate.

Master. First Mate. Second Mate. Master.

First Mate. Master.

Do. First Mate. Master. Only Mate. Master. Second Mate. Master.

Do.

8

543

"

12

544

30

545

December 3

546

7

547

10

548

**

17

549

William Hippisley Luther, William Mearns,

Carl Eduard Johan Dalgas, Charles John Tenquist, Frederick Day Goddard,

James Maitland,

Duncan Forbes,.

Second Mate.

Only Mate.

First Mate.

Only Mate.

First Mate.

Master.

21

550

Eschel Holdt...

*

551

Carl Friedrich Stolze.....

31

562

Vilhelm Sophus Hansen,

Second Mate.

First Mate. Master.

Do.

Harbour Department. Hongkong, 24th January, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, ye.

48

No. 25.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Convictions under the Cargo-boat Ordinance, No. 15 of 1860, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Convictions under Ordinance No. 15 of 1869, namely, the Cargo-boat Ordinance, for the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

DATE.

NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO THE SUIT.

OFFENCE.

SENTENCE.

REMARKS.

1875. Aug: 16th

Oct. 11th

Nov. 11th

16th

"

R. at complaint of William McClellan, Inspector

of Junks, European, Plaintiff,

2.

1. Kwok-a-Tai, Boatman of Cargo-boat No.

172, 2. Tam-a-Chee, Boatman of Cargo-boat No.

164,

Chinese, Defendants.

R. at complaint of Thomas Blake, Police Cons-

table, No. 34, European, Plaintiff,

0.

1. Fung-shik-Li, Boatman of a Cargo-boat. 2. Ho-a-Yan, Boatman

do.. Chinese, Defendants.

R. at complaint of John Schmidt, Police Cons-

table, No. 31, European, Plaintiff,

V.

Wong-a-?, Boatman of a Cargo-boat,

Chinese, Defendant.

R. at complaint of John Schmidt, Police Cons-

table, No. 8i, Euro, can, Plaintiff,

V.

Leung-a-Pat, Boatman of a Cargo-boat,

On or about the 7th August, did unlawfully have their Cargo-boats with the bottom boards broken so as to facilitate the fraudulent conevalue of goods; contrary to Ordinance No. 15 of 1869, Section XIV.

Plying an unlicensed Cargo- boat on 9th October.

Plying an unlicensed Cargo- boat on 10th November.

Plying an unlicensed Cargo- boat on 15th November.

Fined $1 each, in de- fault two days' imprison-

ment.

Fine paid.

Fined $1 cach, in de- fault two days' impris

Fine paid.

ment.

Fined 50 cents, in default one day's impri-

sonment.

Fined 50 ents, in default one day's impri-

sonment.

Fine paid.

Fine paid.

Chinese, Defendant.

Harbour Department. Hongkong, 24th January, 1876.

No. 23.

II. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Calendar of Grants of Probates during 1875, made under Ordinance No. 8 of 1860, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

#

48

No. 25.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Convictions under the Cargo-boat Ordinance, No. 15 of 1860, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Convictions under Ordinance No. 15 of 1869, namely, the Cargo-boat Ordinance, for the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

DATE.

NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO THE SUIT.

OFFENCE.

SENTENCE.

REMARKS.

1875. Aug: 16th

Oct. 11th

Nov. 11th

16th

"

R. at complaint of William McClellan, Inspector

of Junks, European, Plaintiff,

2.

1. Kwok-a-Tai, Boatman of Cargo-boat No.

172, 2. Tam-a-Chee, Boatman of Cargo-boat No.

164,

Chinese, Defendants.

R. at complaint of Thomas Blake, Police Cons-

table, No. 34, European, Plaintiff,

0.

1. Fung-shik-Li, Boatman of a Cargo-boat. 2. Ho-a-Yan, Boatman

do.. Chinese, Defendants.

R. at complaint of John Schmidt, Police Cons-

table, No. 31, European, Plaintiff,

V.

Wong-a-?, Boatman of a Cargo-boat,

Chinese, Defendant.

R. at complaint of John Schmidt, Police Cons-

table, No. 8i, Euro, can, Plaintiff,

V.

Leung-a-Pat, Boatman of a Cargo-boat,

On or about the 7th August, did unlawfully have their Cargo-boats with the bottom boards broken so as to facilitate the fraudulent conevalue of goods; contrary to Ordinance No. 15 of 1869, Section XIV.

Plying an unlicensed Cargo- boat on 9th October.

Plying an unlicensed Cargo- boat on 10th November.

Plying an unlicensed Cargo- boat on 15th November.

Fined $1 each, in de- fault two days' imprison-

ment.

Fine paid.

Fined $1 cach, in de- fault two days' impris

Fine paid.

ment.

Fined 50 cents, in default one day's impri-

sonment.

Fined 50 ents, in default one day's impri-

sonment.

Fine paid.

Fine paid.

Chinese, Defendant.

Harbour Department. Hongkong, 24th January, 1876.

No. 23.

II. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Calendar of Grants of Probates during 1875, made under Ordinance No. 8 of 1860, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

#

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29? JANUARY, 1876.

KONG

CALENDAR of PROBATES and ADMINISTRATIONS granted by the Supreme Court of Hongkong during the year 1875.

Place and Time of Death.

Probate, Administration, with the Wil annexed, or Administration.

Date

Name of Testator

of

or Intestate.

Grant.

1875. Jan.

8

Robert Pennington Williams, Foochow, 5th Aug., 1874

Name and Description

of the Executor or Administrator.

Probate,

Solomon David Sassoon, one of the Executors, Power reserved to grant like Probate to Robert Wilson Carter, and John Cunningham the other Executors,

49

Value of the Effects as sworn to, or set forth in the Commission of Appraisement.

C.

9,000.00

11

9

"}

19

79

17

22

27

James Collins,

27

Lee Yee,

11

Feb. 19

22

George Farley Heard,

William Gardner,

8 Pallanjee Nusserwanjee

Patell,

Lei Yune Yow,

Nicholas Willaume,

Hongkong, 28th Dec., 1874

Sun-wool, 15th Dec., 1874 Yokohama, 24th Sept., 1874

Wong-Sui-Chuen, the sole Executor,

8,000.00

Administration,

Lei-Achow and Lai-Kow-Ling, the Executors, Henry Beveridge, Attorney for Jean Clande

Willaume, the Father,

100.00

4,809.51

Calcutta, 22nd Dec., 1874 Hongkong, 1st Nov., 1874

Vicencia Antonia de Gouvea | Hongkong, 18th Jan., 1875

e Azevedo,

At Sea,

8th Feb., 1875

Ad., Will annexed, Probate,

Administration,

Probate,

Catchick Paul Chater, Attorney for the Executor, Lenng-cheong, the Executor according to the

4,000.00

tenor of the Will,

15,575.00

Fulgencio Hilario d'Azevedo, the Son, and one of

the next of kin,

5,070.00

Anselmo Jos? Machado,

10

Woo A-sew,

12

""

Henry John Ball,

19

Yeong Ling Yuk,

27

19

27

"

27

21

27

Mar. 4

27

222

Seth Aviet Seth, Johanes Christian Bobsein. Candido Antonio Ozorio,

Hongkong, 1st Feb., 1875 Hongkong, 11th Feb., 1875 Hongkong, 20th Jan., 1875 Macao, 23rd Mar., 1874

Hongkong, 12th Feb., 1875

Whampoa, 23rd July, 1874 England, 20th Aug., 1874 Canton, 14th Jan, 1875

Leonardo d'Almada e Castro, Hongkong, 15th Jan., 1875

Probate,

Woo-a-See, the Brother, and next of Kin, James Greig, Attorney for the Executor, Lee-She, Widow, the Relict, and Yeong Foung

Chuen, the Second Son,

Jo?o Joaquim dos Remedios, one of the Executors, Power reserved to grant like Probate to Jose d'Almada e Castro and Jo?o Henrique dos Re- medios, the other Executors,

Administration,

Albert Farley Heard, one of the Executors, Power reserved to grant like Probate to John Heard and Augustine Heard, the other Executors, Cecilia Libania Gardner, Widow, the Relict, Official Administrator,

20,000.00

3,724.00

148,00

21

Official Administrator,

22.00

"

Francisco Jos? Vicente Jorge, the Attorney for

the Widow,

3,000.00

19

Felippe Jos? Machado, the Son, and one of the

next of Kin,

998.00

200.00

Ad.. Will'annexed, Administration,

12,000.00

3,000.00

17

22

27

Wong A-shing,

April 3

W

Wong A-foo,

3

Von Tsee,

9

Maximiano Antonio dos

Remedios,

15

Ong Ah-tai,

May 19 June

troud,

George zuuro,

1

"

11

19

Daniel Norton,

16

"

Chun Yee,

16

99

Winkel Smith,

18

??

18

39

Wong-kong, China, 18th

Administration, Official Administrator,

600.00

Wong-Ahim, Wong-sz-Yew and Chew-ilong-Ping,

February, 1875

the Executors,

10,000.00

Administration,

Wong-Leong-Tung, the Father,

200.00

Official Administrator,

3.13

Probate,

Jos? Antonio dos Remedios and Januario Antonio

dos Remedios, the Executo's.

33,000.00

John Steward, the sole Executor.

4,000.00

791.63

Do.,

28.60

Do.,

50.20

Do.,

171.24

19

391.00

Johannes Friedrich Cordes, Attorney for the next

of Kin,

11,000.00

At Sea, Macao,

April, 1875 9th Dec., 1874

Official Administrator,

6.75

Probate,

Chow-Ying-Yin, the Executor,

50,000.00

Hongkong, 22nd Sept., 1874 At Sea, 25th Jan., 1875 Macao, 1st Feb., 1875

Hongkong, 11th April. 1875 Hongkong, 26th April, 1-75 1st May, 1677 At Sea, 4th May, 1875 Hongkong, 26th Dec., 1874 At Sea, 22nd May, 1875 Canton, 19th Oct., 1873

At Se

July 1

Chinaman No. 10,

Choo On, alias Yune Choong,

alias Wing Chow,

Jamasjee Byramjee Colah,

Drowned, 31st May, 1875

11

Lum-wa-Koon, the Nephew,

1

?

Nowrojee Hosungjee,

Hongkong, 23rd May, 1875

Pestonjee Byramjee Colah, one of the Executors, Power reserved to grant like Probate to Cow- asjce Byramjee Coish and Sorabjee Rustomjee Daver, the other Excentors,

Pestonjee Dorabjee, one of the Executors, Power reserved to Prant Hike Probate to Dadablboy Hosungjee, Framjee Eduljee Daver, and 3:4- noekjee Sapoorjee Horriwallah, the other Exe-

3,000.00

99

???

5

*

22

22

cators,

1

22

Heng Hai, alias Cheong

Hong Hoi, Hyder Ally, Heep Shee,

Hongkong, 7th June, 1875

Honkong, 30th June, 1875 Hongkong, 6th June, 1870

Administration,

Probate,

| Cheong-Wong-Shee, Widow, the Relict,

Mahomed Arab. the Exeenter,

Soong-Cheng-Chum, one of the Executors, Power

reserved to grant like Probate to Soong-Sow- Chuen, the other Exccutor,

James Greig, Attorney of the Executors, Wong-Chung-Shee, Widow, the Relict, Official Administrator,

?

Aug. 4

4

"+

4

17

"

17

}}

23

Yip Teem,

31

James Neville,

??

Sept. 13

Leong Yuk Foo,

27

Henry Roberts,

"

27

27

Martin Carroll,

28

Dora Howard,

Oct. 8

Johann Angelback,

15

Gustav T?bler,

27

15

11

Edward Parker,

19

11

Choy A-chip,

22

The Bock,

步步

23

"}

25

11

Nov.

1

Dec.

3

57

71

00 00 00 00

3

Edward Richard Handley Kwong Than,

3

Lam Kok Cheong,

John Shiells Louden, Ah-kum, alius Wong Akang, Diedrich Heimsoht. Charles Thomas Wilson, Wong Chik Yuen,

William Drought Harrison, Querino Antonio Gutierrez, Januario Jos? Rozario,

George Barty Falconer,

La Chiu,

Daniel Richard Francis Cald-

well.

Scotland, 19th Nov., 1873 At Sea, 22nd June, 1875 Hongkong, 22nd June, 1875 England, 23rd May, 1874 China, 16th Dec., 1874 Hongkong, 23rd June, 1875 Hongkong, 6th July, 1875 Hongkong, 17th July, 1875 Amov, 11th June, 1874 Hongkong, 21st Aug., 1875 Hongkong, 24th Aug., 1875 Hongkong, 27th Aug., 1875 Hongkong, 28th Aug., 1875 Hongkong, 29th Aug., 1875 Hamburg, March, 1875 Hongkong, 28th Sept., 1875 Hongkong, 12th Sept., 1875 Hongkong, 18th F b., 1874 At Set, 30th Sept.. 18TO London, 5th May, 1875 Hongkong, 27th Sept., it 75 Hongkong, 2nd Oct., 1875

Hongkong, 8th Nov., 1875 At Metky

22nd Sept., 1875 At Sea,

19th Aug., 1875

A., Will annexed, Administration,

Ad., Will aimesed, Administration,

Probate, Administration,

Alfred Thomas Manger, Attorney of the Executrix, Wong-Tai-Fook and Wong-Tai-Foo, the Sous,

15,000.00

101.20

1,000.00

8,000.00

41,000.00

13.33

201.65

18,000.00

4,000.00

27

步步

3

**

Chinaman, naine unknown,

Al Sea,

20th Oct., 1875

55

3

11

No. 11,

Men Chan,

At Sea,

Leung Sew Fan,

RABA***

28

to to to to be so

3

Lee Ah-yow,

23

Ah-sam,

10th Oct., 1875

Chun-chuin, Canton, 3rd

At Sea, 9th Sept., 1875 Canton,

23rd April, 1875

11

November, 1875

Ngo Dieu, alias Ng A-wo,

At Sea,

22nd Nov., 1875

??

""

11

23

23

31

Dang Yane,

Lao Yat,

Lum Fong Kew,

Pang Kwong Chi,

Cant,

At Sea,

12th Nov., 1875

2nd Nov., 1875 Ad., Will annexed] At Sea,

26th Nov., 1875 Administration, Hongkong, 18th Feb., 1871

Samuel Ashton,

Ng-ling, the Brother, and next of kin, Official Administrator,

Chun-She, Widow, the Relict, Sole Legatee, Lao Amoon, the Brother, and next of Kin, Luin-Kew-Fong, the Sister, and next of Kin,

Thomas Hall,

743.00

Official Administrator,

64.85

""

Lindoro Kozario, the Brother, and next of Kin. Yip-Sun-Wat and Yip-Sun-Chuen, two of the Sons, George Underhill Sands. the Executor,

120.00

15,000.00

1,700.00

Lee-Leong-Wah, Attorney of the Widow,

6698

Official Administrator,

166.41

Do.,

40.08

Do.,

51.60

5:

Limited Heinrich Hoppius, an Attorney of the Executors,

Oficial Administrator,

792.00

58.00

11

Do.,

27.40

11

**

Choy Afong, the eldest Son, and next of Kin, Official Administrator,

150.60

2.85

17

??

Probate,

Isabella Brechin Faleoner. Widow, the Relict, Lum-Fook, the Nephew, one of the next of Kin, Mary Ayow Caldwelt, Widow, the Relict, Sole Exe-

entrix.

221,144.89

1,685.00

45,000.00

Administration,

Official Administrator,

2,082.89

Do.,

4.50 75.00

D09

Do.,

Do.,

Do.,

1.50

4.80

72.00

6.00

2,080.00

19 14

8.48

500.00

77.91 3,000.00

F. S. HUFFAM, Deputy Registrar,

50

No. 27.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Intestate Estates' Returns for the half-year ending 31st December, 1875, are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN. Colonial Secretary.

RETURN of BALANCES of ESTATES deposited as Residue in the Colonial Treasury by the Registrar of the Supreme Court as Official Administrator, from the 1st day of July to the 31st day of December, 1875.

NAME OF DECEASED.

DATE OF DEATH.

DATE OF ADMINISTRATION.

AMOUNT.

DATE OF DEPOSIT.

REMARKS.

Chew-Wing, Tsang-Acheong, Charles Howes, Chun-Khai, Kum-Yee,

16th May,

1874,

28th July,

1874,

$3.44

31st July,

1875,

Deposited as Residue.

2nd May,

1874,

5th June,

1874,

52.79

31st July,

1875,

Do.

4th May,

1874,

12th June,

1874,

14.73

31st July,

1875.

Do.

25th July,

1874,

25th Aug.,

1874,

53.34

31st Aug.,

1875,

Do.

24th July, 1874,

25th Aug., 1874,

17.05

31st Aug.,

1875,

Do.

NAME OF INTESTATE.

AMOUNT RE- CEIVED ON ACCOUNT OF THE ESTATE.

DEDUCTION

FOR

DISBURSEMENTS.

F. S. HUFFAM, Deputy Registrar.

RETURN of ESTATES of INTESTATES, for the Half-year ending 31st December, 1875.

BALANCE ON

CLOSING ACCOUNT.

DISPOSAL OF BALANCE.

TOTAL BALANCE.

$

C.

$

C.

$ c.

$

C.

Diedrich Heimsoht,

146.46

64.98

81.48

Remaining in Registry,

81.48

Querino Antonio Gutierrez,..

43.55

2.54

41.01

Do.,

41.01

Henry Roberts,

179.14

44.62

134.52

Do.,

134 52

Martin Carroll,

39.38

1.68

37.70

Do.,

37.70

Dora Howard,

33.20

2.28

30.92

Do..

30.92

Gustav T?bler,.

16.92

16.92

Do.,

16.92

Edward Parker,.

23.65

0.75

22.90

Do.,

22.90

The Bock,

0.27

0.27

Do.,

0.27

Edward Richard Handley,.

1,384.43

115.97

1,268.46

Do.,

1,268.46

Twong-Tham,

Lam-Kok-Cheong,

76.14

3.80

72.34

Do.,

72.34

Chinaman unknown, No. 11,

Men-Chan,

4.90

0.24

4.66

Do.,

4.66

Leong-Sew-Fan,

Lee-ah-Yow,

6.00

0.30

5.70

Do.,

5.70

Dar, Yane,...

..

F. S. HUFFAM,

Deputy Registrar.

No. 28.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   Notice is hereby given, that Fresh Tenders for the Privilege of preparing and selling Prepared Opium within the Colony for the term of Three Years, from the 1st March next, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858, will be received at this Office, until Monday, the 7th February, 1876.

Every Tender should specify the amount per mensem for the period above-mentioned. Each Person tendering must produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the Sum of $5,000 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which Sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall fail to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

!

No. 29.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JANUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

REWARD OF FIFTY ($50) DOLLARS.

51

Whereas on Tuesday, the 18th January, 1876, the body of a woman named T?m-Chin, was found on the beach of Hung Hom near the Docks, and a verdict of murder has been recorded at the Coroner's Inquest against some person or persons unknown.

It is hereby notified that a reward of Fifty Dollars will be paid to any person or persons who shall give such information to the Police as will lead to the apprehension of the guilty person or persons. The above reward will be apportioned, at the discretion of His Excellency the Governor, in the event of such information being supplied by more than one person.

   A free pardon will be granted to any person implicated in the crime who may give such informa- tion, provided he is not the actual perpetrator thereof.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1876.

NOTICE.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The undersigned hereby gives notice that, as the Signalman at Victoria Peak is seldom able to see vessels approaching Hongkong from the North, directions have been given to the Officer in Charge of Cape d'Aguilar Lighthouse to telegraph, to the Harbour Office, the position of any ships in the offing which may have their Ilouse Flags or official numbers flying.

The Masters of Vessels not provided with House Flags should signal the name of the Agent to whom they wish to be reported.

The bearing and distance of the Vessel from Cape d'Aguilar will be given. Cape d'Aguilar is nine nautical miles from the anchorage off Victoria.

Masters of ships should hoist their Signals as soon as they think the Flags can be distinguished from Cape d'Aguilar.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 28th January, 1876.

No. 19.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 31st instant, for repairs of Cleverly Street. The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1876.

No. 17.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held on the Spot, on Monday, January 31st, 1876, at 3.30 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Particulars and Conditions of the Letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 31st day of January, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of a Lot of Crown Land in the Colony of Hongkong for a Term of 75 Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No.

of

Registry No.

Sale.

LOCALITY.

Boundary Measurements.

Contents in

N.

S.

E.

W.

Square ft.

Annual Upset Rent. Price.

feet. feet.

feet.

feet.

1

58

The Gap, Victoria Peak,

150.0 150.0 250.0 250.0 37,500 8.60

100.00

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JANUARY, 1876.

NOTICE.

53

     Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the First Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of January next.

     It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 31st of January, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

NOTICE.

Victoria Peak Signal Station.

C. MAY,

Acting Colonial Treasurer.

In order to prevent confusion in indicating whether an approaching Steamer has the English, French or American Mail on board, the Ensign representing that Mail will be hoisted under the Ball at the Mast head together with a distance signal.

     With a view to lessening the number of Flags hoisted in making a distance signal (which is now a 3-flag signal), the Flags of the Commercial Code have been numbered, letter B. representing num- ber 1, and so on to W. or number 18, the Code signal representing the Cipher.

In practice these signals will be found not to interfere with the general signals in the book.

     The Community should bear in mind that a two-flag signal, such as C. F., which, at the Yard Arm would mean that the vessel signalled bore N. b E., when hoisted at the Mast head will hence- forth signify that the vessel is 24 miles off.

     The numerical table for distances on the present Victoria Peak Signal Cards will be discontinued; and owners of such Cards should number their Flags, when they will at once understand how far off a vessel is, without reference to any table.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 19th January, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

     Anderson, Capt. I Avery, Montaguel Andrews, C. S. 1 Allison, James i

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 28th January, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Cummings, Mrs. 1 Concei??o, Maria

Dowson, Hon.

}

Hughes, Charlesi

H? Claw Chi

Lets. Paps.

2

Siebold, von A. Smith. H. M. 1 Silva, Avelina dal Sevilla, Juan

1

Letters, Papors.

Letters. Papers.

Lee, E.

1

Long Weng

1

Hagen, T.,

Capt.

1

Chon

Liddell, J. G.

      Begna, A. Mr. 2 Barr, C.

9

1

Batten, Mrs. 1

Bloomfield,

Richard Dawes, George 3 Davis, W. B. 1

Harris, John S. 1 Honggong, Mrs.

Lentz, Win.

1

2

1

Lebon, Capt.,'

of French,

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

Artillery

Poynter, J. Paack. Ford. J. 1 Pugno. Egidio 1 Place, Joseph E. Profumo, Luis 1 Parker, Edward 1 1 Purdie, W. L. Pinto, Andr? C. 1

Letters. Papers.

1

1

Pastor

Tiang, Pean

1

I

John

Jeffory, Stephen 1

Lazerini, An-

giolo

Petterson,

1

Sjomanen

Favre, Clement 1

Johnson. Mrs. A.1

Wanch, Monsr. 1 Wols, Loris

1

Cousins, A.W.0.1

15

Frienke, J. A. 1

Jones, Thomas 1

Morris, T. T.

1

Carson, D.

1

Jones, J. C. D.

3

Civetta, J.

45

Goddard, T.

1

Miura, Madine. 1 regd. Morris, H.

Quan Q. Hay

Wilson, Janes

1

Warren, H.

1

1

Cruz, Manoel

1

Greham, W.

1

King, H. S.

1

Roberton, Jas. 3

Wade, J. M. Warren, Pelham 1

1

Maria

Gonzalez, Felipe

1

Kirkwood, Thos.

2

Niccolopoloo

1

Cruz, de la J.

1

Gordeen, T. L. 1

Chun Loong

1

Gamble, Robert 2

Lee Afoong,Mrs.1

O. S.

1

Rusk, Madme. 1 Ryall, Mr. 1 Rodrigues, Joana 1

Yearl, Chs.

1

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For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Anazie

Aldebaran

4 4 Argonaut 6 1 Amedine

Canaan Corea

5

Formosa 1 Fealy

2

Luera

1

1

Laju

1

Pride of the Thames

Letters. Papers.

1

Lets. Paps.

Sarah Nichol-

1

son

Caroline

4

1

Lord Macduff 1

1

Alexandra

6

Calabar, s.s.

Cushan

4 2

Gosshawk 19

8

Lammermuir

1

Pelham Prince Louis

Soochow

3

1

Georgina

2

Terentia

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Amanda

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Christine

Min

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Tagus, s.s. Tyburnia

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Hope

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Delcome

1

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Rookwood

5

Venis

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I

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9

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Rebecca

Virginia

1

Champion of

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England's Glory 3

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the Seas

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Kassa Killarney, s.s. 2

1

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10

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narchi

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1

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8

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Webfoot

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1

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3

Weymouth

1

1

Sir Wm. Wallace 3

Zephyrus 7

Mosquito

Letter.

1

For H. M. Ships.

Letter.

Letter.

Victor Emanuel 1

Vigilant

1

54

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JANUARY, 1876.

Detained for Postage.

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

.1 Letter. | Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

.1 Letter -

Brown, Toney, Southville, North Carolina,

Bowdler, Miss, John Campbell Road, Stoke Newington, London,

Cameron, Mrs., 27, Franklyn Street, Melbourne,

Douglas, Captain F., San Francisco,

Falconer, Mrs. D., 160, Huron Street, Cleveland, Ohio,

Fielding, Miss Hope, Post Office, San Francisco,

Goodridge, S. F., New York,

Hennessy, Mrs. H., Bangor, Maine,

Jacobsen, Captain J. E., schooner Active, San Francisco,

Jobin, A., Fourteenth Street, New York,

Dead Letters.

1

Lassen, H. P. C., Cincinnati, Ohio,

McLanahan, Mrs., Sandusky Street, Alleghany, Pa., Nuttall, Mr., General Post Office, Melbourne, Ritchie, J., Passenger per S.S. Crocus, Hongkong,

Roche, Miss, 36, Van Coft Avenue, New York,

Semly, Robert, Seaman, Bristol, England,

Simpson, Captain, barque Adelia, Shanghai,

Smith, Mrs. Isaac, Los Angeles, California,

Tiltou, J. E., Boston, Mass., U.S.A.,.

| Warren, Mrs. id., 52, Elymer Street, Brooklyn, New York,..

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

The above letters have been returned from various places at which the addressees cannot be found. If not claimed within three days they will be

opened and returned to the writers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER, Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 28TH JANUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P..

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro- meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo-

meter.

Min.

Mur.

January

30.16

56

30.14

57

56

61.5

30.10

60

30.16

58

30.11

59.5

52

(0.5

30.13

62

""

30.10

56.5

30.05

58.5

55.5

CO

30.00

58

""

30.03

58.5

30.02

59.5

56

59.5

29.98

59

""

26

30.18

47

30.15

48.

44.5

50

30.10

44

>>

27

30.26

43

80.21

45

40

45

30.18

47.5

">

28

30.29

46

30.28

49.5

43.5

49.5

30.24

53

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

PAIN.

METER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

5 P.M.

Self Registering

Min. Maxi 6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dira. F. Dirn.: A

Force, range from 0 to 12.

In inches during the

previous 24 hours. }

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

NOON.

1876.

Jan. 2228.30 28.34 28.32 28.27 28.2746.0 52.0 50.0 45.0.48.5 48.5 45.0 53.9 NW

?

54

2328.27 28.31 28.32, 28.24 28.23, 49.0

55.5

!

i

39

2428.25 28.26 28.28 28.18 28.18 50.0

50.0

51.0 50.0 49.9 56.0 51.0 47.0

50.0 48.5 55.5 50.5.48.0 50.0

NE

NE

2528.18 28.22. 28.21 28.16 23.16 51.5 52.0 49.0 51.0 52.0

48.0 40.0 52.0NW

59

33

27

28.29 28.36 28.32 28.29 23.29, 33.0

"

26 28.21 28.28 28.25 28.23 28.28 87.5 89.0 88.5 37.0 88.5 87.5 37.0 52.0 N

28.25

$2.5 40.5 NNE

28 28.37 28.41 28.41 28.38 28.38; 37.0 45.0 42.5 35.0 40.0 39.5 36.0 45.0 NNE

8 NW

3 E

4 NE

·1 W

6 N

3 NW

3 E

3

1

0.00

0.00

4 NE

0.26

2 NW

6 N

4

0.79

6

0.0

38.0 $7.0 31.5 35.0 31.0

6

YNE

5 NNE

0.00

Do.

do.

3 NNE

3 NE

0.00

6 A.M., passing fog; 8 A.M., fine,

cloudy, hazy.

GA.M., fine, cloudy, hazy; 5 P.M.,

passing fog.

Close fog with rain at intervals

throughout.

Fog with rain past night; 6 A.M., fog

with openings at intervals. Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

6 A... fine, clear, cloudy, noon, fine,

clear.

do.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

DATE.

METEK.

Self Registering.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

"NOON

3 P.M.

G P.M.

6 A.M.

'NOON

P.M.

A.M.

OON

P.M.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

Dirn. P

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

F.

6 P.M.

Dirp.

F.

1876.

Jan. 22 30.16 30.14 30.16 30.14 30.15 55.0

*

24 30.12 30.10 30.05 30.03 30.00 57.5 57.5 58.0 56.0

51.0 59.0 59.5 52.0

55.0 51.5 59.0

2330.18 0.16 30.14 30.12 30.15 55.5 61.5 59.5 52.0 26.0 57.0 53.5 62.0

!

56.0 58.0 56.0 60.0

2 NNW 1 N

I

Fine, clear throughout.

N

1 Calm A E

Do.

do.

Calm

AN

2 Calm

0

Overcast with rain.

""

?

33

25 30.02 30.00 30.00 29.99 30.04 59.0 60.5 58.0 58.0 58.5 57.0 58.0,60,0 NW

2680.17 30.16 30.15 30.12 30.15 48.5 46.0 47.5 44.0 43.0 43.0 49.5 52.9

NW

1

1 NW 3

NNW

AW

4

Cloudy and fine.

""

>>

27 30.25 30.23 30.21 30.19 30.21 43.0 46.5 50.0 38.040.0 43.0:40.0 46.0

!

N

5,6 N

3

4 NNW

NNE

3

Do. do.

:

2

Do. do.

2830.28 30.27 89,26 30.24 30.26 47.0 51,055.0 42.0 45.0 49.045.0 51.0

N

4 N

1 Calm

0

"

Fine and cloudy throughout.

54

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JANUARY, 1876.

Detained for Postage.

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

.1 Letter. | Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

.1 Letter -

Brown, Toney, Southville, North Carolina,

Bowdler, Miss, John Campbell Road, Stoke Newington, London,

Cameron, Mrs., 27, Franklyn Street, Melbourne,

Douglas, Captain F., San Francisco,

Falconer, Mrs. D., 160, Huron Street, Cleveland, Ohio,

Fielding, Miss Hope, Post Office, San Francisco,

Goodridge, S. F., New York,

Hennessy, Mrs. H., Bangor, Maine,

Jacobsen, Captain J. E., schooner Active, San Francisco,

Jobin, A., Fourteenth Street, New York,

Dead Letters.

1

Lassen, H. P. C., Cincinnati, Ohio,

McLanahan, Mrs., Sandusky Street, Alleghany, Pa., Nuttall, Mr., General Post Office, Melbourne, Ritchie, J., Passenger per S.S. Crocus, Hongkong,

Roche, Miss, 36, Van Coft Avenue, New York,

Semly, Robert, Seaman, Bristol, England,

Simpson, Captain, barque Adelia, Shanghai,

Smith, Mrs. Isaac, Los Angeles, California,

Tiltou, J. E., Boston, Mass., U.S.A.,.

| Warren, Mrs. id., 52, Elymer Street, Brooklyn, New York,..

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER, Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 28TH JANUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P..

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro- meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo-

meter.

Min.

Mur.

January

30.16

56

30.14

57

56

61.5

30.10

60

30.16

58

30.11

59.5

52

(0.5

30.13

62

""

30.10

56.5

30.05

58.5

55.5

CO

30.00

58

""

30.03

58.5

30.02

59.5

56

59.5

29.98

59

""

26

30.18

47

30.15

48.

44.5

50

30.10

44

>>

27

30.26

43

80.21

45

40

45

30.18

47.5

">

28

30.29

46

30.28

49.5

43.5

49.5

30.24

53

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

PAIN.

METER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

5 P.M.

Self Registering

Min. Maxi 6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dira. F. Dirn.: A

Force, range from 0 to 12.

In inches during the

previous 24 hours. }

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

NOON.

1876.

Jan. 2228.30 28.34 28.32 28.27 28.2746.0 52.0 50.0 45.0.48.5 48.5 45.0 53.9 NW

?

54

2328.27 28.31 28.32, 28.24 28.23, 49.0

55.5

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2428.25 28.26 28.28 28.18 28.18 50.0

50.0

51.0 50.0 49.9 56.0 51.0 47.0

50.0 48.5 55.5 50.5.48.0 50.0

NE

NE

2528.18 28.22. 28.21 28.16 23.16 51.5 52.0 49.0 51.0 52.0

48.0 40.0 52.0NW

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27

28.29 28.36 28.32 28.29 23.29, 33.0

"

26 28.21 28.28 28.25 28.23 28.28 87.5 89.0 88.5 37.0 88.5 87.5 37.0 52.0 N

28.25

$2.5 40.5 NNE

28 28.37 28.41 28.41 28.38 28.38; 37.0 45.0 42.5 35.0 40.0 39.5 36.0 45.0 NNE

8 NW

3 E

4 NE

·1 W

6 N

3 NW

3 E

3

1

0.00

0.00

4 NE

0.26

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6 N

4

0.79

6

0.0

38.0 $7.0 31.5 35.0 31.0

6

YNE

5 NNE

0.00

Do.

do.

3 NNE

3 NE

0.00

6 A.M., passing fog; 8 A.M., fine,

cloudy, hazy.

GA.M., fine, cloudy, hazy; 5 P.M.,

passing fog.

Close fog with rain at intervals

throughout.

Fog with rain past night; 6 A.M., fog

with openings at intervals. Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

6 A... fine, clear, cloudy, noon, fine,

clear.

do.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

DATE.

METEK.

Self Registering.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

"NOON

3 P.M.

G P.M.

6 A.M.

'NOON

P.M.

A.M.

OON

P.M.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

Dirn. P

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

F.

6 P.M.

Dirp.

F.

1876.

Jan. 22 30.16 30.14 30.16 30.14 30.15 55.0

*

24 30.12 30.10 30.05 30.03 30.00 57.5 57.5 58.0 56.0

51.0 59.0 59.5 52.0

55.0 51.5 59.0

2330.18 0.16 30.14 30.12 30.15 55.5 61.5 59.5 52.0 26.0 57.0 53.5 62.0

!

56.0 58.0 56.0 60.0

2 NNW 1 N

I

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N

1 Calm A E

Do.

do.

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AN

2 Calm

0

Overcast with rain.

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?

33

25 30.02 30.00 30.00 29.99 30.04 59.0 60.5 58.0 58.0 58.5 57.0 58.0,60,0 NW

2680.17 30.16 30.15 30.12 30.15 48.5 46.0 47.5 44.0 43.0 43.0 49.5 52.9

NW

1

1 NW 3

NNW

AW

4

Cloudy and fine.

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>>

27 30.25 30.23 30.21 30.19 30.21 43.0 46.5 50.0 38.040.0 43.0:40.0 46.0

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5,6 N

3

4 NNW

NNE

3

Do. do.

:

2

Do. do.

2830.28 30.27 89,26 30.24 30.26 47.0 51,055.0 42.0 45.0 49.045.0 51.0

N

4 N

1 Calm

0

"

Fine and cloudy throughout.

the hongkong government GAZETTE, 29TH JANUARY, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

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No. 6.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Νο. 30.

The following Letter from the Acting Registrar General, forwarding a Return of Births and Deaths for the Quarter ending the 31st December, 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th February, 1876.

[No. 5.]

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

REGISTRAR GENERAL'S OFFICE,

HONGKONG, 20th January, 1876.

     SIR,I have the honour to forward the Returns of Births and Deaths for the 4th Quarter of 1875, ending December 31st.

During that period, there were registered in the Colony 570 Births and 899 Deaths.

     Of this number, 66 Births and 57 Deaths occurred among the British and Foreign Community, while among the Chinese, there were 504 Births and 842 Deaths.

Among the British and Foreign Community, the Deaths were as follow:--

British, Portuguese, Indian, Malay,

....

...

A

the remaining portion (16) was among non-residents in the Colony.

The Births were those of 32 Boys and 34 Girls.

...14

16

8

3

The Births and Deaths among the Chinese population were those of:-

BIRTHS,

DEATHS.

DISTRICT.

Boys.

Girls.

Total.

Males. Females.

Total.

Vistoria,

227

181

408

287

25

16

41

Shan-k

all,

17

18

35

Aberdeen,

8

1

9

2882

442

729

6

28

21

46

12

29

Stanley,

4

11

4

6

10

Grand Totals,...... 281

223

504

355

487

842

     During the respective Quarters of the past year, the Births and Deaths throughout the Colony were as stated hereunder :-

Quarter.

1st,

2nd,

3rd,

4th,

?

Births.

Deaths.

376

655

334

667

373

811

504

842

Total,.

1,587

2,975

58

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

Of the British and Foreign Community, the Returns for the same period are as follow:-

Quarter. 1st,

2nd,

3rd,

4th,

Total,

Births.

Deaths.

35

39

31

40

50

45

66

57

182

181

   The rate of mortality for every thousand persons during 1875 among the British and Foreign Community is 28.18, and among the Chinese 25.74, while for the whole population of the Colony, the rate was 25.87 for every thousand persons.

   If the Deaths of non-residents be deducted, the Death rate of the British and Foreign Community is only 25.94 per thousand.

annex a Return shewing the prevailing diseases, resulting in death, which afflicted the Colony during the year under review.

The Honourable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Phthisis, Debility,

Diarrhea,

Colonial Secretary,

HONGKONG.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

PREVAILING DISEASES AND NUMBER OF DEATHS, 1875.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Name of Disease.

Fevers,

Dysentery,

Convulsions,

Heart Disease, .

?

Dropsy,

Congestion of Brain,

Hepatitis,

Asthma,

Apoplexy,

Aneurism,

Bronchitis,

CHINESE.

1910 CO DOKONU

No. of Deaths.

25

Exposure,

22

Convulsions,

18

Phthisis Pulmonalis,

10

Fevers,

8

Diarrhea,

Name of Disease.

No. of Deaths.

676

440

328

322

298

Unknown,

166

Asthma,

134

A gue,

69

Heart Disease, Debility,

68

60

Dropsy, Bronchitis, Dysentery,

59

42

39

28

Measles, Worms, Pregnancy, Ulcers, Paralysis, Apoplexy,.

20

17

15

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office, Hongkong, 2nd February, 1876.

No. 31.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 14th instant, for the erection of a Government Store or Godown.

   The Specification and Plan can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th February, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

Of the British and Foreign Community, the Returns for the same period are as follow:-

Quarter. 1st,

2nd,

3rd,

4th,

Total,

Births.

Deaths.

35

39

31

40

50

45

66

57

182

181

   The rate of mortality for every thousand persons during 1875 among the British and Foreign Community is 28.18, and among the Chinese 25.74, while for the whole population of the Colony, the rate was 25.87 for every thousand persons.

   If the Deaths of non-residents be deducted, the Death rate of the British and Foreign Community is only 25.94 per thousand.

annex a Return shewing the prevailing diseases, resulting in death, which afflicted the Colony during the year under review.

The Honourable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Phthisis, Debility,

Diarrhea,

Fevers,

Dysentery,

Colonial Secretary,

HONGKONG.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

PREVAILING DISEASES AND NUMBER OF DEATHS, 1875.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

Name of Disease.

Convulsions,

Heart Disease, .

Dropsy,

Congestion of Brain,

Hepatitis,

Asthma,

Apoplexy,

Aneurism,

Bronchitis,

CHINESE.

1910 CO DOKONU

No. of Deaths.

25

Exposure,

22

Convulsions,

18

Phthisis Pulmonalis,

10

Fevers,

8

Diarrhea,

Name of Disease.

No. of Deaths.

676

440

328

322

298

Unknown,

166

Asthma,

134

A gue,

69

Heart Disease, Debility,

68

60

Dropsy, Bronchitis, Dysentery,

59

42

39

28

Measles, Worms, Pregnancy, Ulcers, Paralysis, Apoplexy,.

20

17

15

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office, Hongkong, 2nd February, 1876.

No. 31.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 14th instant, for the erection of a Government Store or Godown.

   The Specification and Plan can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th February, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 32.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

59

    The following Report from the Captain Superintendent of Police for the year 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th February, 1876.

[ No. 11.]

VICTORIA, HONGKONG, 18th January, 1876.

    SIR, --I have the honour to forward, for the information of His Excellency the Governor, the Annual Police Report, Statistics for the Blue Book, and Returns of Crime for the

year 1875. 2. A decrease of crime to the extent of 4.89 per cent is shown on all cases reported; an increase of 19.74 per cent on serious crime, and a diminution of 11.11 per cent on minor offences.

3. Two cases of murder occurred, for one of which, at Ap-li-chau, a Chinaman was sentenced to death, but this penalty was commuted to Penal Servitude for life. The second case was of a most aggravated nature, as there is every reason to suppose that the victim was murdered from motives of vengeance for the previous conviction, for another offence, of the supposed murderer, but that in the darkness of the night a woman other than the one intended was killed. A Chinaman was apprehended within a few hours after the deed had been committed, but from the peculiar circumstances of the attack, there was no substantial evidence against him beyond a conversation between himself, and a prisoner in the Gaol; it was decided to abandon the prosecution.

    4. An atrocious case of Piracy, in which 25 Chinese lost their lives, happened about fifty miles from the Colony. One man was arrested and executed, who had been charged in 1874 with supposed complicity in the piracy on board the Spark; two other men were sentenced to death, but were after- wards pardoned, and three persons were convicted of felonious possession of some of the pirated goods.

5. There has been an increase of serious crimes as compared with 1874, but the offences, as a rule, were not of an aggravated nature; the amount of property stolen being, in the majority of cases of larceny, or burglary, or of larceny in a dwelling house, of comparatively small value. It is to be observed that the Returns always include attempts at various offences as well as cases that subsequently prove to be false.

    6. Larcenies of articles on board ship were frequent during the year, but it is hoped that the arrest for this offence of one man who had been previously convicted about six times, and who had been deported, and also of a gang of five men, will diminish this class of offence.

    7. The number of arrests of men who have been deported, or released on Conditional Pardon, is large, no less than sixteen men having been recaptured. (Table E. )

    A Commission is now considering the question of punishments, &c., in the Gaol, and it is to be hoped that their inquiries may result in the recommendation of some system that may render that establishment more disagreeable to ex-convicts, than it appears to have been from the experience of past years. The fact that the number of prisoners sentenced to imprisonment at the Magistracy shows a proportion of two old offenders to three persons arrested on the first known charge demonstrates the desirability of making imprisonment more deterrent.

POLICE.

8. I regret that the health of the Police has not been at all satisfactory during the year under consideration. The admissions into Hospital from August to November inclusive averaged fifty-three a month, or nearly 12 per cent of the Force. I had further to regret the death of Inspector STROUD, A promising officer, who fell dead when on patrol. The Service also lost fourteen other men.

9. The Acting Colonial Surgeon visited the Stations with the object of discovering, if possible, any local reasons for the large number of cases of fever; but the Stations were all clean and in good order, and the water appeared, as a rule, to be good; moreover, of late years filters have been freely supplied. At Causeway Bay, notice was served on squatters to vacate garden plots near the Station, as the water supply was probably contaminated by drainage from the gardens.

60

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

    10. At Aberdeen, it is very essential that the waste ground near the bridge below the Station should be filled up, as the foul mud collected there must, especially at low tide, generate disease. If, too, instructions are given to clear away the undergrowth among the trees near the Station, I think that, under the able supervision of the Superintendent of Government Gardens, the health of the men and the appearance of the grounds would be improved.

    11. I may mention that efforts are being made to rear the Eucalyptus tree, so that trees of this species may be planted near the Stations, but it is feared that their want of strength during their first two or three years of growth will prevent any extensive use being made of them.

12. Notable benefit has arisen from the erection of the new Station at Shau-ki W?n. The old build- ing was located among the trees on the hill side, and the cases of fever among the men were both numerous and fatal; but now Shau-ki W?n compares favourably with other Stations in Villages.

    13. Since the Yau-ma-ti Station has been built, the village has nearly doubled in size, and crime has greatly diminished. The Tsim-tsa-tsui Station has again become useful, owing to the numerous Bungalows that have been erected in its vicinity.

    14. The City of Victoria has increased so much to the Westward that the accommodation at No. 7 Station is far below the wants of the men. The Lokungs are crowded in a room that is little better than a barn.

    15. The want of better accommodation at the Central Barracks has been so often reported upon, that it is needless to do more than merely to allude to it in this Report.

16. In forwarding the draft Police Estimates for 1876, I attached a memorandum in which I drew attention to the low value of the dollar as compared with the rate at which the men are paid. This appears to press with great hardship on the men who joined from England and Scotland, as they were engaged at the pay of $40 a month, which they were told, and at the time with strict truth, was equivalent to ?100 a year. The lowness of exchange now causes a loss of between 4 and 5 per cent on all monies that they may desire to remit home. I think, therefore, that the men merit some com- pensation on this point.

    17. The conduct of the Force has been, on the whole, very satisfactory, and the number of men. leaving, compulsorily or otherwise, less than in 1874.

18. I have the honour to enclose the following Returns for 1875.

A., Table of Crimes and Offences reported.

B., Table of Miscellaneous Offences.

C., Comparative Returns with years 1873, 1874.

D., Table of Casualties in the Force.

E., Table of Criminals arrested for Return from Deportation, or for breach of Conditional

Pardon.

F., Report on the Police School by Mr. FALCONER.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

The Honourable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary,

HONGKONG.

4

1875.

January, ...................

February, ...............、

March,..

April,.

May,

TABLE A.

RETURN of SERIOUS and MINOR OFFENCES reported to have been committed during the Year 1875, with Results of such Reports.

Robbery with Violence

from

the Person.

Burglary and Larceny

1}]

Dwelling House.

Assaults

with

Intent

to rob.

Larceny.

Felonies

not

H

already

given.

Assaults

and Disorderly

Conduct.

..

7

?

:

:

89

68

67

2

1

47

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

. Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

..

13

:

t-

5

1

:

..

8

2

:

..

10

2

..

No. of Persons discharged.

Gambling.

Kid-

Unlawful

napping.

Possession.

Piracy.

Europeans

and

Miscellaneous

Indians. Chinese.

Total.

Offences.

Americans.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted. No. of Persons discharged.

Drunkenness.

Nuisances.

No Pass or Light.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

REMARKS.

THE

HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE,

GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

61

Cases.

69

:

:

:

..

31

21

43 3

5

LO

10

-

2.4 20 5

19

:

87

8

4

··

333

99

421

74

109 125

25

396

..

63

33

8

53

79

14

30

41

-

3

H

2 22

23

:

43

21

13

70

5

5

4 278

38 353

47

82

92 15

345

..

:

..

:

:

.

:

?

:

..

61

37

7

1

..

2

59

92

11

24

6

43

3

18

14

4

..

66 44 55

112 | 10

4

..

441

1441

49

557

59 152

61

204 29

488

..

16

65

15..

68 111

16

10

10 1 9 11

14

16

1

16 17

82

101

7

6

3

435

43

545

53

139

139

185 14

486

22

..

..

..

.. 2 2

**

??

87

..

77

51

7

3

2

1

92

131

27

10

24

78

48

14 1 2

76

123

25

18 102 4 1

92

45 21 1

..

2 61

101

18

29

60 4 2 1

59

68

41

18

:

··

1841

6

22

..

22

1

4

39 671 124

12

14

1

440

60

578

73

89

139 171 28

28

33

CO

3

..

2-1

21 31 47

9 10

3

558

78

615

85 137

2286

36

28

-

135

32

27

41

on

20

19

2

3 1

2

21

18 7 1

~T

33 37

67

10

1

392

50 469

58

98

13

113 15

48 207

42

3 10

6

607

007

87 659 96

117

137

137 32

?

..

69

68

:

:

:

..

:

..

81

63

14 2

51 10 1

2

..

71 126

23

10

24 1

2

20

20 13

..

40]

26 38

68 12 6 3 407

481

106 131 136

51

439

..

1

59

98

6

16

17 2 10

6 11

21

08

20

8

2

????

35

14 55

52

2

-

2 398

71 451

75

128

18

140

40

431

4811

:

··

:

67

50 34

1

..

1

60 115

41

38

55

8

4

22

22

21

8

00

....

40 13 39

86

??

18 3

434

108

60%

120 142

196

86

26

:

..

..

82

43

22 2

2

63

90

19

22

29 10 7 4

19

16

21

....

62 18

T

?????

79 12 | 10 1

338

107

120 131 139

41

June,

:

..

12

2

2

July,

4

7

..

10

2

August, ......................

3

CO

2

5

CO

3

September, .....

1

2

8

4

October,........

..

9

3

2

November, .....

:

..

7

5

..

LO

December,.......

:

..

13

2

TOTAL,....

13

107

41

71 3 3

:

..

938

597

178] 15

Police Department, Hongkong, 18th January, 1876.

00

796 1,270

269 255

489

42 63 36

251

242 82

58 7 549 317 664 938

96 98 27|| 5,061

843 6,097

966 1,505 1,864 337 5,481 7,063

W. M. DEANE,

Captain Superintendent of Police.

1875.

TABLE B.

RETURN of MISCELLANEOUS OFFENCES reported to have been committed during the Year 1875, with Results of such Reports.

Mendicants.

Unlicensed

Hawking.

Street Cries.

Desertion, Refusal, and Neglect of

Duty,

Rogues,

Vagabonds,

Suspicious

and

Breach of

Public

Vehicles

Ordinance.

Breach of Harbour and

Coasts

Ordinance.

Breach of

Spirits and

Opium

Ordinances.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported,

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons ecvicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged. Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted. No. of Persons disciturgyni.

Characters.

Breach of

Registration

Ordinamee.

January, ...;

19 21 2 25

??

????

00

22

3

?????

12

7 3

:

February, ....

12

16..

111

I

Mareli, ......

18

18 2 26

30 1

18]

17

1 23 31 2 19 16

9

25

2

6 1

1 4

10:

6

6

..

16

April, .................

21

????

28

28

I

RI

12

50

2!

22

4

8

1

May,.

11 19 ..

331 33

161 16

32 41

6

8

?

2

6

B

J

6

2 16 20

..

441 41 2

16 23

3

???

141

19

???

3

4 4

i

16

59

July, .................

11|

27

201 20

..

25 25] 1

16

11

1 12 12 4 3

N

2

??

2

2 3

August, ............

101

12, 2

21 21

2 18

17

=

9 14 1 171

5

19

2

3

2.)

40

15

3

????

September,. 3

4

18

16

??

2

45

45| 2 111

10 5 18 11 6

6

9

1

13; 19 24

..

..

October,....

10

15 1

21 21 ..

41 41|

2

00

9 1

11

12 1

2

5

10

16

..

??

3

5

November,.

4

00

31|

30

1

12 12 ..

41

21 13 10

9 1 40 65

5 1

2

December,..

00

10 ..

291 28 2

16 16 ..

10

10

2 15

10

-1

7

4

4 3

26]

48| 21

GO

3

3

:

Breach of

Police,

Gaol,

and

Deportation

Ordinances.

N

ta

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

O

~

N

35

3

2

Breach of

Markey, d

Weights and Measures

Ordinances.

Intimidation, ? Cutting Extortion.

Bribery and

Conspiracy.

Trees

(1

Earth.

Obtaining Goods and

by Fa

E.Flence.

Cruelty

to

??

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicteil.

No. of Persons discharged.

No. of Persons convicted.

Cases reporteil.

No. of Persons discharged,

Cases reported.

No. of It rsons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Irsons discharged.

Casus reported,

No. of Parsons convicted.

No. of Hensons discharged.

No. of Persons convicted. No. of Persons discharged. Cases reported.

Cases P, Dorfed.

No, of Persons convicted. No, of Persons discharg, d. No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons dischinenud. No, of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons diteling.el.

} No. of PerS PAS

Cares rebog.

Spurious Coin.

Animals, or

Fu: Tous Driving.

Damage to Pro-

pery & Trespass.

Contempt of Court, False Evidence.

Fraud. Trade Mark.

Attempts at Suicide.

-

N

2

???

2

*

2

??

..

..

'

??

???

00

N

-}

ON

If

19

2

^

??

3

2

?

?

??

??

~

N

N

:

~

N

1

??

:

:

TOTAL,.. 129 182

?

9

279 283 10 261 260 11

197 297 28 | 165| 150| 64

60 71 17

176 357 75

15 20

1 15 18

21

21

711

13

8 1311 5

Police Department, Hongkong, 18th January, 1876.

9

3

09

7

27

47 52

15

6

6 17,17 1,53 83

5

1 1012,10,

sony convicted.

Libel.

Miszelongonts

Cases reported.

No. of Persons convicted.

No. of Persons discharged.

1.7, 2201

# 118

17 187

1:1 1:6

128, 110

20

142 196

21

181 189

411

1,505 1,864; 337|

W. M. DEANE,

Captain Superintendent of Police.

-

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

Description.

TABLE C.

COMPARATIVE RETURN of OFFENCES coming under notice of POLICE, during the Years 1873, 1874, and 1875.

SERIOUS.

MINOR.

No. of Cases.

Number of Persons.

Convicted.

Discharged.

No. of Persons.

No. of Cases.

Description.

Convicted.

Discharged.

1873 1874 1875

1873 1874 1875 1873

1874

1875

1,025

262

866

7961,5581,303 1,270

265

238

269

200 255 407 388

489

22

47

42

1,988

1,507

1,505 |2,436 |1,804 |1,864

362

280

334

701 442

549

1873

1874 1875 1873 1874 1875 1873 1874 1875

Murder,

5

3*

3*

5+

1

Assault,

Robbery with Violence from the Person, Burglary or Larceny in a Dwelling House,

14

15

92

69

85

13

12

9

10

5

Gambling,

107

19

34

41

14

7

Miscellaneous,

Assault with Intent to rob,

1

3

3

Drunkenness,

Kidnapping,

103

51

63

66

29

36

4-4

17

35

Nuisances,

Piracy,

1

5

9+

8

9

7

No Pass or Light,

Unlawful Possession,

Larcenies,

Felonies not already given,

232 203 251 227 194 846 802 938 609 495 597 22 16 13 10 12

242

75

137

82

191

171

178

9

7

4

10

Total,..

770 622 317 No analysis of Convictions and Discharges. 1,412 960 664

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

63

1,316 1,165 1,395 1,165

948 786

949

330

357

324

Total,

6,164 4,597 4,086 4,401 3,495 |3,623

649 505

615

Increase-230 Cases, or 19.74 per cent.

Total Cases-5,481.

Decreasc-511 Cases, or 11.11 per cent.

Total Decrcase-281 Cases, or 4.89 per cent.

* One Case also given under Piracy.

+ Sentence of 4 Prisoners commuted to Penal Servitude for Life.

6 Prisoners rendered up to Chinese Government.

2 Prisoners convicted, but received free pardon, and 1 Prisoner commuted to Penal Servitude for Life.

Central Police Station, Hongkong, 18th January, 1876.

W. M. DEANE,

Captain Superintendent of Police.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

TABLE D.

CASUALTIES in the POLICE FORCE during 1875.

Force.

Death.

Resignation through Sickness.

Resignation through Expiry of

Dismissal.

Pension. Desertion.

Total.

Service or other

Causes.

  European, Indian, Chinese,

+

CO SO LO

3

6

144

1

9

6

3

4

3

6

1

29

18

10

H:Q

1

2

8833

23

20

68

Total,

14

9

41

30

14

Central Police Station, 18th January, 1876.

111

W. M. DEANE,

Captain Superintendent of Police.

TABLE E.

LIST of CRIMINALS found at large in the Colony after Deportation, with Dates of their Sentences and Offences.

Date of Arrest.

Names.

Original Offence.

Date of First Sentence.

How Pardoned.

When Deported.

1875.

14th February,

6th July,

6th August,

22nd October, 24th November, 25th November,

10th December,

Li-Tak-Yan, Luk-San, Tang-Hing, Li-Sing, W. Nam, Hu-Sin, Chu-Shing, Philip Davis.

4th January,

19th January,

Lan-Fat,

19th January,

Li-Ling,

19th February,

Lam-Fuk,

16th May,

Ch?n-Hoi

16th May,

30th May,

}

29th August, 28th October,

Wong Tuk,.

Chan-Yau,

Sui-Teng alias Choy Sam, Ho-Yau,

Rogue and Vagabond, Gambling,

Rogue and Vagabond,

Larceny from Person, Rogue and Vagabond, Larceny,

Obtaining goods by False Pretences, Receiving stolen goods, Robbery with Violence, Unlawful Possession, Suspected Person, Larceny,

Receiv-}

7th January, 1874, 17th February, 1872,

1865.

20th January, 1873, 27th November, 1869, 14th December, 1872, 25th September, 1874,

18th April, 1872, 18th March, 1873, 10th February, 1873,

7th June, 1867, 29th July, 1869, 11th November, 1868,

(Burglary and Receiv- 16th August, 1871,

stolen goods,

Piracy,

Larceny on board ship,

November, 1869, April, 1865,

Deported 5 Years,

19

"

"

""

99

Pardoned conditionally,

11

"

19

"

3 3

3

12th November, 1874. 7th December, 1874. 2nd January, 1873. 6th September, 1875. Discharged. 10th May. 1875. 20th November, 1875.

3rd June, 1873.

26th October, 1874. 26th October, 1874.

4th July, 1867.

24th January, 1873.

16th October, 1872.

27th March, 1873.

27th May, 1873. 8th May, 1867.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

Central Police Station, 18th January, 1876.

F.

!

POLICE SCHOOL, HONGKONG, 18th January, 1876.

SIR,I have the honour to forward the Report of the Police Schools under my charge for the year ending 31st December, 1875.

2. During the past year, nothing has occurred worthy of very special comment, beyond some slight changes, which have been made with a view of extending the utility of the school. The chief of these was the re-establishment of the Anglo-Chinese class for Europeans, which has been as well attended as the duties of the Contables permitted. Six Cons- tables from the force have passed the Examination Board, and from enquiries made, I understand that over a dozen Cons- tables are continuing their Chinese studies, at the Out Stations, with a view of presenting themselves for examination.

Another of the changes referred to is that provision has been made for affording the Indian Constables an opportunity of learning Chinese Colloquial. This has been attended with the happiest results. The Indians study this part of their work con amore, as they have a keen appreciation of the benefits resulting from a knowledge of Chinese. With them, a beginning in many cases is all that is required, for their bargaining in the the market and their intercourse with the natives soon extend their vocabulary, and give them a ready mastery over the dialect. The power which this gives to them as Constables is obvious,

   Another change. Owing to the limited time allowed to the Chinese for study, their progress in English was rather slow, notwithstanding the eagerness with which they applied themselves. They were always in the Alphabet. I have accordingly devoted one-third of their school time, to the learning by rote of a series of selected sentences bearing more or less upon their duty; while at the same time not neglecting instruction in Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.

3. At the examinations held during the year, twenty-two of the Europeans have passed out, forty-three still remain. The great majority of these are unfortunately stationed at Out Stations, and thus are beyond the reach of the school. The improvement in the education of the European Force, since I have known it, has been decidely marked. It is rare that I meet with men who are ignorant of the three " Is" as I formely did; but besides, there has been gradually going on an improvement in the quality of the education. Whether this is owing to existence of the Police School, or is the result of an esprit de corps interfused among the men, or to the necessity of passing the school before receiving promotion, or the effect of all these causes combined, it is hard to say, still the fact remains.

now

}

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

65

    4. The annual competition for Indians and Chinese was held on the evenings of the 11th and 12th inst. A list of the candidates, with the marks attained in each subject, is apponere to this Report.

5. I have made monthly inspections of the Water Police Station during the year. The men have made good progress. They read with fluency and translate with readiness, a state of affairs which reflects highly on Mr. WONG CHING, the Master in charge.

The following are the statistics for the year.

EUROPEANS,

Total number of School days, Total number of Attendances,

Average daily Attendance

CHINESE,-

Total number of School days, Total number of Attendances,

Average daily Attendance,

INDIANS,—

Total number of School days, Total number of Attendances,

Average daily Attendance..

158

813

5.14

73.5

.9560

130.

149.5

.4254

28.45

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

W. M. DEANE, Esquire,

Captain Superintendent of Police.

&rc.. &c.,

&c.

Your most obedient Servant,

ALEXANDER FALCONER, Master in charge.

No. 33.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Notice to Mariners, received through M. A. SIENKIEWICZ, Consul for France, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th February, 1876.

AVIS AUX NAVIGATEURS.

COCHINCHINE FRAN?AISE.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN. Colonial Secretary.

    Le Contre-Amiral Gouverneur de la Cochinchine et Commandant la division navale de l'Indo-Chine, fait savoir que le feu de Cangiou qui avait ?t? momentan?ment remplac? par un feu de moindre port?e, sera r?tabli tel qu'il ?tait auparavant, ? partir du 1er f?vrier 1876.

No. 34.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th February, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

TORRES STRAITS.

A Rock, awash at low water, is reported by Captain Dutfield to exist in latitude 10° 30′ S., longitude 142° 50′ E. A SAND BANK, on which there is a B?che-de-mer Station, is reported by Captain Hannah to lie 7 miles E. by N. N. from the S. E. Bourke Isle. The Sand Bank is situated near the south-western end of a reef 4 miles long and 2 to 2 wide, lying N.E. and S.W. A series of reefs extend hence some 8 miles in the direction of Canoe Cay, until the Darnley Island Channel is reached.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Portmaster.

Department of Ports and Harbours,

Brishane, 8th December, 1875.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

65

    4. The annual competition for Indians and Chinese was held on the evenings of the 11th and 12th inst. A list of the candidates, with the marks attained in each subject, is apponere to this Report.

5. I have made monthly inspections of the Water Police Station during the year. The men have made good progress. They read with fluency and translate with readiness, a state of affairs which reflects highly on Mr. WONG CHING, the Master in charge.

The following are the statistics for the year.

EUROPEANS,

Total number of School days, Total number of Attendances,

Average daily Attendance

CHINESE,-

Total number of School days, Total number of Attendances,

Average daily Attendance,

INDIANS,—

Total number of School days, Total number of Attendances,

Average daily Attendance..

158

813

5.14

73.5

.9560

130.

149.5

.4254

28.45

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

W. M. DEANE, Esquire,

Captain Superintendent of Police.

&rc.. &c.,

&c.

Your most obedient Servant,

ALEXANDER FALCONER, Master in charge.

No. 33.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Notice to Mariners, received through M. A. SIENKIEWICZ, Consul for France, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th February, 1876.

AVIS AUX NAVIGATEURS.

COCHINCHINE FRAN?AISE.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN. Colonial Secretary.

    Le Contre-Amiral Gouverneur de la Cochinchine et Commandant la division navale de l'Indo-Chine, fait savoir que le feu de Cangiou qui avait ?t? momentan?ment remplac? par un feu de moindre port?e, sera r?tabli tel qu'il ?tait auparavant, ? partir du 1er f?vrier 1876.

No. 34.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th February, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

TORRES STRAITS.

A Rock, awash at low water, is reported by Captain Dutfield to exist in latitude 10° 30′ S., longitude 142° 50′ E. A SAND BANK, on which there is a B?che-de-mer Station, is reported by Captain Hannah to lie 7 miles E. by N. N. from the S. E. Bourke Isle. The Sand Bank is situated near the south-western end of a reef 4 miles long and 2 to 2 wide, lying N.E. and S.W. A series of reefs extend hence some 8 miles in the direction of Canoe Cay, until the Darnley Island Channel is reached.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Portmaster.

Department of Ports and Harbours,

Brishane, 8th December, 1875.

66

No. 35.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, are published for general

information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th February 1876.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[ No. 163. ]

CHINA, EAST COAST-SAN-MUN BAY.

(1) Position of Heroine Rock.

With reference to the several positions hitherto assigned to the sunken Heroine rock, at the entrance to San-Mun bay. East coast of China;

The following particulars by Commander E. O. Matthews, United States Ship Ashuelot, have been received from the United States Government, viz.:-

When on the passage from Ning-po to Foochow, the sea was observed breaking heavily on the Heroine rock, boats were lowered and soundings taken as near the danger as possible, 8 to 9 fathoms being found.

The position assigned to Heroine rock by Commander Matthews is on the following bearings, viz. :-

South end of Shanchesan (Triple island),.. South-west end of Lea-ming island, West extreme of Montague island,

3

:---

W. S.

N.W. by W. W.

i N. § E.

Soundings were also taken over the several positions of the Heroine rock marked on the charts, but no indication of dangers was found; the native fishermen further stated that only one sunken rock exists in the locality.

EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO-JAVA SEA.

(2) Sunken Rock off Bawean Island.

Information has been received from Mr. George Butchard, Master of the S.S. Milton, that his vessel struck on a sunken danger about 4 miles westward of Bawean island.

This danger (Milton rock) was found to consist of coral, to extend about 270 yards in a N.W. and S.E. direction, and to have 16 feet on its shoalest part, deepening all round to 4 and 6 fathoms, and then to 18 fathoms. The following bearings for the position of this danger are given by Mr. Butchard:-

South-west point of Bawean island,..

do.

North

Small islet (Nusa).....

do.

(Tienio point),

These bearings place the rock in lat. 5° 44′ S., long, 112° 33′ E.

Variation {

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation

.S.E. by E. .N.E. by E. .N.E. N.

San-Mun bay 20 Westerly in 1875.} { Bawean island 1° Easterly By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 17th November 1875.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:--

FREDK J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

(1) Hieshan islands to the Yang-tse-Kiang, No. 1199; Islands between Formosa and Japan, No. 2612; and San-Mun bay, No. 1994: Also, the China Sea Directory, Vol. III., page 294.

(2) Eastern Archipelago, No. 941 b; Australia General, No. 2759 b; and Indian Ocean, No. 748 b.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 172.]

CHINA-SHANTUNG PROMONTORY.

Rock awash near Alceste Island.

Information has been received of the existence of a rock (Rodney rock) just awash at low water spring tides, lying 4 cables from the shore, off the north-east point of Shantung promontory, and in a direct line between the centre of the lighthouse and the eastern extreme (within the reef) of Alceste island.

The following bearings were taken from a boat alongside the rock, viz.:--

North-east promontory,

Abrupt bluff,.....

Western extreme of Alceste island,

.S.E. by S. ..West.

.N.W. by N. 1 miles.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 4° Westerly in 1875.]

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 29th November 1875.

FRED?. J. EVANS, Hydrographer.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Gulfs of Po-cheli and Liau-tung, No. 1256; Hong Kong to Liau-tung, No. 1262; and Nipon, &c., with part of Korea, No. 2347: Also, China sea Directory, Vol. III., page 468.

No. 36.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

67

The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Government of India, is published for general

information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th February, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 9.

BAY OF BENGAL-COROMANDEL COAST.

Temporary Discontinuance of Hope Island Light during Repairs to Lighthouse Column.

The Madras Government has given Notice that the Light on Hope Island will be extinguished from and after the 30th day of January 1876, during the execution of repairs to the Lighthouse column.

Due Notice will be given of the date on which the light will be re-exhibited.

     In the meanwhile Commanders of ships are warned to be cautions in approaching the coast adjacent to the Port of Focanada (Coringa) during the night, particularly vessels from the Southward.

By Direction of the Government of India,

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 12th January 1876.

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR,

Superintendent, Marine Surveys.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Bay of Bengal, No. 70 a; Coromandel Coast, No. 71 a; and Coringa or Cocanada Bay, No. 81 also Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, China, &c., 1875, page 12; and Tailor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I., page 463.

If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should bo inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

No. 28.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    Notice is hereby given, that Fresh Tenders for the Privilege of preparing and selling Prepared Opium within the Colony for the term of Three Years, from the 1st March next, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 2 of 1858, will be received at this Office, until Monday, the 7th February, 1876.

Every Tender should specify the amount per mensem for the period above-mentioned.

Each Person tendering must produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the Sum of $5,000 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which Sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall fail to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the highest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 29.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

REWARD OF FIFTY ($50) DOLLARS.

Whereas on Tuesday, the 18th January, 1876, the body of a woman named T?m-Chun, was found on the beach of Hung Hom near the Docks, and a verdict of murder has been recorded at the Coroner's Inquest against some person or persons unknown.

It is hereby notified that a reward of Fifty Dollars will be paid to any person or persons who shall give such information to the Police as will lead to the apprehension of the guilty person or persons. The above reward will be apportioned, at the discretion of His Excellency the Governor, in the event of such information being supplied by more than one person.

    A free pardon will be granted to any person implicated in the crime who may give such informa- tion, provided he is not the actual perpetrator thereof.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th January, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

7

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 4TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

69

10 A.M.

Nos.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETRA.

1876.

Baro-

Therma-

Thermo-

Self Registering.

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

Der meter.

10-

Thermos

meter.

Min.

Max.

January 29

30.29

50

30.26

52

45.5

52

30.16

53.5

30

30.21

52

30.19

54

48

54

30.13

54

""

31

30.17

56.5

30.16

57

52.5

57

30.08

58.5

February 1

30.15

53

30.09

61

56

61

30.05

60

30.10

58

30.08

60

56.5

60.5

30.01

61.5

>>

30.08

60

30.05

60

58

61

30.00

61.5

"7

1

30.11

57

30.07

57.5

55

61

30.03

57.5

"

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

HYGROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,893 feet.

THERMO-

MATER.

RAIN,

BAROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

Registering.

6 A.M.

A.M.

NOON.

P.M.

GP.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

A ..

G P.31.

Min. Mar. 6 A.M.

NOON.

Parc, etage from 4 to 12.

Noox.

G POL

Dira. F. binu. 1. Dire.

In inches donna che protions 24 featpa,

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

NOON.

1876.

Jan. 2928.39 28.41 28.38 28.31 28.3138.5 46.0 48.0

30 28.29 28.34 28.33 28.28 28.23 12.0

""

;

"

!

Feb. 128.26 28.32 23.30 28.25 28.2547.0

45.0 43.0 40.5

                                                  48.5 3128.29 28.33 28.32 28.25 28.2544.0 49.0 48.5 43.5 47.0

46.5 52.0 51.0 510 54.0

87.0 41.0 89.0 37.0 46.0 E

41.0 12.5

5 E

4 E

1

0.00

!

40.0 46.5

E

6 E

1.7

A

E

J

0.00

:

42.5

49.0 $

4

E

1 E

1

0.00

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

Fine, hazy throughout.

47.0 24.0 E

.1

E

#

E

9.00

6 Aan.. clove fog; 10 a..,fine, cloudy,

hazy.

228.26 28.29 28.82 28.24 28.24 519

540 58.0 50.9 59.5 51.0 31.0 56,5 ENE

#

3 SE

40

3 28.24 28.27 28.25 28.20 28.20'51.0 55.9 549 519 315 58.5

4 128.2 28.28 28.27 28.21 28.207510 515 510 510 51.5 51.0 50.5

588

!

7: E

6 A., close wet fog; 1 r., fine, hazy.

Close wet fog throughout.

55.5 E

4 E

4 E

4

0.1

Close fog with drizz?y rain past night;

close wet fog throughout.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEF?T.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WILDS.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

Self

Registering.

Force, ratus from A to 12.

REMARKS AS 10 WEATHER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

P.M.

Min. Mar.

Nous.

GA.M.

NOON.

Dirn. Dine P.

G P.M.

F. Div.

??

1876.

Jan. 29180.31 30.29 30.26 30.17 30.15 48.5 63.0 54.0 41.0 47.0

??

Feb.

11

80.95 30.95 30.91 29.91 29.91 59.5

30.92 30.00 30.01 29.91 29.95 58.0

58 0

44.0 47.0 3.0 N

                                 51.0 49.0 31.0 1.0 57.0 E 30130.20 30.17 30.16 30.09 30.05 54.0 51.0 55.0

$180.17 30.16 #9.16 39.69 30.05 57.0 58.5 58.0 52.0 53.5 55.0 53.0 70.5 ENE

                         619 62.0 25.5 57.0 580 130.15 39.10 30.09 30,05 $0.03 57.5

500 GLO ENE

E 60.0 56,9 62.5 220.00 20.00 20.00 29.95 29.95 59.0 61.0 62.0 58.0 58.0

58 5 50.5 380 38.0 70.5 E GL5 GLO

57.5 70.0 540 530 590 64.0

1 NE

2 E

2

NNE

} Clondy and one throughout.

ENA

1

De.

10.

do.

:

E

B E

2

Do

do.

do.

E

1 E

1

6 A., cloudy and time; 6 P.M.. fine, clear, weather.

1 ENE

2

EXE

I

A.M., fine, clear weather; noon, cloudy and fine.

#E

F

3

ENT

2 E

#

E

B

Do.

Overcast and misty.

do. throughout.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 4th February, 1876.

Letters Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Tapers.

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers.

1

Anderson, Capt. 1 Avery, Montaguel Andrews, C. S. 1

Begna, A. Mr. 2 Barr. C.

Bloomfield,

John

Bembridge,

Cummings, Mrs. 1 Concei??o, Maria

Chiong Siu

Fat,

Greham, W.

1

Jones, J. C. D.

7

Mallierbe,

1

Gonzalez. Felipe Gordeen, T. L. 1

1

Monsr. de

King, II. S.

1

Kirkwood, Thos.

4

Niccolopoloo

Hughes, Charlest

Revd. E. R. {

Buckland, J.

Dowson, Hon. I

Richard Dawes, George 3 Davis, W. B. Depan, T. H.

9

Ho Chew Chia

Hagen, T.,

Leo Albong, Mrs.1

Poynter. J.

1

Lee, E.

1

Capt. Hurris, Jolm S. 1

Leong Weng

luck. Ford. J. I Pane. Exidio

1

Choon

Place, Joseph E.

1

Honggong, Mrs.

1

Lentz, Wm.

Profumo. Lais

1

Harding, Mr.

1

Lazerini, An-

Cousins, A.W.0.1

18

Civetta, J.

45

Cruz, Manoel

1.

Maria

Diomond, E. II. 1 Dixon, Mrs. J. I

Favre, Clement 1 1 Fricake, J. A

Hutchison, J. 1

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

Cruz, de la J.

1

Chun Loong

1

Goddard. T

1

Jeory, Stephen i Johnson, Mrs. A.J Jones. Thomas 1

giolo

Lanthy, Mr.

? Morris, T. T. Mara, Madine. 1 regd. Morris. II. Morrison

1Award

Pundje, W. L.

1 luto, Andr? C. 1

Aterson,

I

Pastor

Tiang. Pean

1

Turton, Dr. F. 2

WI. Louis

->

Warren, H.

strowski, E. de

Wade, J. M.

Wank. J Am

Yed

Teis. Paps.

Roberton, Jus. 3 Rusk, Madme. 1 Ryall, Mr.

Rodrigues, Joana I Siebold, von A. Smith, . M. Silva Avelina dai Sevilla, Juan

3

7

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 4TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

69

10 A.M.

Nos.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETRA.

1876.

Baro-

Therma-

Thermo-

Self Registering.

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

Der meter.

10-

Thermos

meter.

Min.

Max.

January 29

30.29

50

30.26

52

45.5

52

30.16

53.5

30

30.21

52

30.19

54

48

54

30.13

54

""

31

30.17

56.5

30.16

57

52.5

57

30.08

58.5

February 1

30.15

53

30.09

61

56

61

30.05

60

30.10

58

30.08

60

56.5

60.5

30.01

61.5

>>

30.08

60

30.05

60

58

61

30.00

61.5

"7

1

30.11

57

30.07

57.5

55

61

30.03

57.5

"

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

HYGROMETER.

Height above Sea Level 1,893 feet.

THERMO-

MATER.

RAIN,

BAROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

Registering.

6 A.M.

A.M.

NOON.

P.M.

GP.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

A ..

G P.31.

Min. Mar. 6 A.M.

NOON.

Parc, etage from 4 to 12.

Noox.

G POL

Dira. F. binu. 1. Dire.

In inches donna che protions 24 featpa,

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

NOON.

1876.

Jan. 2928.39 28.41 28.38 28.31 28.3138.5 46.0 48.0

30 28.29 28.34 28.33 28.28 28.23 12.0

""

;

"

!

Feb. 128.26 28.32 23.30 28.25 28.2547.0

45.0 43.0 40.5

                                                  48.5 3128.29 28.33 28.32 28.25 28.2544.0 49.0 48.5 43.5 47.0

46.5 52.0 51.0 510 54.0

87.0 41.0 89.0 37.0 46.0 E

41.0 12.5

5 E

4 E

1

0.00

!

40.0 46.5

E

6 E

1.7

A

E

J

0.00

:

42.5

49.0 $

4

E

1 E

1

0.00

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

Fine, hazy throughout.

47.0 24.0 E

.1

E

#

E

9.00

6 Aan.. clove fog; 10 a..,fine, cloudy,

hazy.

228.26 28.29 28.82 28.24 28.24 519

540 58.0 50.9 59.5 51.0 31.0 56,5 ENE

#

3 SE

40

3 28.24 28.27 28.25 28.20 28.20'51.0 55.9 549 519 315 58.5

4 128.2 28.28 28.27 28.21 28.207510 515 510 510 51.5 51.0 50.5

588

!

7: E

6 A., close wet fog; 1 r., fine, hazy.

Close wet fog throughout.

55.5 E

4 E

4 E

4

0.1

Close fog with drizz?y rain past night;

close wet fog throughout.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEF?T.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WILDS.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

Self

Registering.

Force, ratus from A to 12.

REMARKS AS 10 WEATHER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

P.M.

Min. Mar.

Nous.

GA.M.

NOON.

Dirn. Dine P.

G P.M.

F. Div.

??

1876.

Jan. 29180.31 30.29 30.26 30.17 30.15 48.5 63.0 54.0 41.0 47.0

??

Feb.

11

80.95 30.95 30.91 29.91 29.91 59.5

30.92 30.00 30.01 29.91 29.95 58.0

58 0

44.0 47.0 3.0 N

                                 51.0 49.0 31.0 1.0 57.0 E 30130.20 30.17 30.16 30.09 30.05 54.0 51.0 55.0

$180.17 30.16 #9.16 39.69 30.05 57.0 58.5 58.0 52.0 53.5 55.0 53.0 70.5 ENE

                         619 62.0 25.5 57.0 580 130.15 39.10 30.09 30,05 $0.03 57.5

500 GLO ENE

E 60.0 56,9 62.5 220.00 20.00 20.00 29.95 29.95 59.0 61.0 62.0 58.0 58.0

58 5 50.5 380 38.0 70.5 E GL5 GLO

57.5 70.0 540 530 590 64.0

1 NE

2 E

2

NNE

} Clondy and one throughout.

ENA

1

De.

10.

do.

:

E

B E

2

Do

do.

do.

E

1 E

1

6 A., cloudy and time; 6 P.M.. fine, clear, weather.

1 ENE

2

EXE

I

A.M., fine, clear weather; noon, cloudy and fine.

#E

F

3

ENT

2 E

#

E

B

Do.

Overcast and misty.

do. throughout.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 4th February, 1876.

Letters Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Tapers.

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers.

1

Anderson, Capt. 1 Avery, Montaguel Andrews, C. S. 1

Begna, A. Mr. 2 Barr. C.

Bloomfield,

John

Bembridge,

Cummings, Mrs. 1 Concei??o, Maria

Chiong Siu

Fat,

Greham, W.

1

Jones, J. C. D.

7

Mallierbe,

1

Gonzalez. Felipe Gordeen, T. L. 1

1

Monsr. de

King, II. S.

1

Kirkwood, Thos.

4

Niccolopoloo

Hughes, Charlest

Revd. E. R. {

Buckland, J.

Dowson, Hon. I

Richard Dawes, George 3 Davis, W. B. Depan, T. H.

9

Ho Chew Chia

Hagen, T.,

Leo Albong, Mrs.1

Poynter. J.

1

Lee, E.

1

Capt. Hurris, Jolm S. 1

Leong Weng

luck. Ford. J. I Pane. Exidio

1

Choon

Place, Joseph E.

1

Honggong, Mrs.

1

Lentz, Wm.

Profumo. Lais

1

Harding, Mr.

1

Lazerini, An-

Cousins, A.W.0.1

18

Civetta, J.

45

Cruz, Manoel

1.

Maria

Diomond, E. II. 1 Dixon, Mrs. J. I

Favre, Clement 1 1 Fricake, J. A

Hutchison, J. 1

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

Cruz, de la J.

1

Chun Loong

1

Goddard. T

1

Jeory, Stephen i Johnson, Mrs. A.J Jones. Thomas 1

giolo

Lanthy, Mr.

? Morris, T. T. Mara, Madine. 1 regd. Morris. II. Morrison

1Award

Pundje, W. L.

1 luto, Andr? C. 1

Aterson,

I

Pastor

Tiang. Pean

1

Turton, Dr. F. 2

WI. Louis

->

Warren, H.

strowski, E. de

Wade, J. M.

Wank. J Am

Yed

Teis. Paps.

Roberton, Jus. 3 Rusk, Madme. 1 Ryall, Mr.

Rodrigues, Joana I Siebold, von A. Smith, . M. Silva Avelina dai Sevilla, Juan

3

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The Frosty Caucasus. Trautenauer Wochen-

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Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Anazie

Caroline

4

1

Formosa

2

Luera

1

Prince Louis

1

3

Star of China 1

Aldebaran

Calabar, s.s.

5

2

Fealy

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Laju

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Cushan

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Tung Shan

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Dilharree

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Uda

2

Robert Boak 2

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8

1

3

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Ruth

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Venis

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Champion of

Ellen Brewes

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Olympia, s.s.

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the Seas

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3

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10

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14

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Kassa

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 4th February, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

UN

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By Order,

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NOTIFICATION.

A Copy of the JURY LIST for 1100; is poten

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No. 37.

The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation. in Hongkong, during the Month ending 31st January, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

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BANKS.

AVERAGE

SPECIE

AMOUNT.

IN RESERVE.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

493,328

200,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,

784,870

270,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

631,180

225,000

1,621,002

600,000

TOTAL,....

3,530,380

1,295,000

No. 38.

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......

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No. 37.

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By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th February, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

BANKS.

AVERAGE

SPECIE

AMOUNT.

IN RESERVE.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

493,328

200,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,

784,870

270,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

631,180

225,000

1,621,002

600,000

TOTAL,....

3,530,380

1,295,000

No. 38.

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The following Returns connected with the business of the Superior and Subordinate Courts of the Colony, for the Year 1875, are published for general information.

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J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

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Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th February, 1876.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

RETURN of CRIMINAL CASES that have been tried in the Supreme Court of Hongkong, during the Year 1875.

Number of Cases.

Number of Persons.

1

112

1

2

1

1

-

CRIMES.

Arson,

Assault with Intent to rob,

...

Attempting to break and enter a Dwelling-house with Intent to commit a

Felony therein,

Attempting to commit a Burglary,

Attempting to steal,

Breach of Conditional Pardon,

Breaking and entering and stealing in a Dwelling-house,

Breaking and entering and stealing in a Godown,

:

1

Buggery,

3

Burglary and Larceny,.

2

Burglary and receiving stolen Goods,...

Child Stealing,

1

1

Cutting and Wounding with Intent to do grievous" Bodily Harm,...

Decoying a Person into this Colony, for the purpose of Emigration,

1

1

Embezzlement,

1

1

Embracery,

1

1

Forgery,

1

2

Having Possession of a Junk taken by Pirates,

1

1

Highway Robbery with Violence,

11

Larceny,

HANNAA

1

Larceny as Bailec,...

1

Larceny and receiving stolen Goods,

2

Larceny in a Dwelling-house,

:

:

:

:

:

8

Larceny on board Ship in the Harbour,

1

5

1

3

3 3

1

13

Larceny on board Ship in the Harbour, and receiving stolen Goods,

Larceny on board Ship in the Harbour, and Robbery from the Person with

Assault,...

Larceny on board Ship on the High Seas,

Larceny on board Ship on the High Seas, and receiving stolen Goods,...

1

Libel,

1

Murder,

Obtaining Goods by false Pretences,

1

1

Obtaining Money by false Pretences,

...

Perjury,

Piracy and Murder,

8

1

I

Robbery from the Person,

6

Piracy and Murder, Piracy and Assault with Intent to Murder, and having

Possession of Gods piratically stolen,

...

Purchasing a Woman for the Purpose of Prostitution,

6 Uttering Counterfeit Coin,

69

59

93

a. Prisoners convicted on other charges.

CHARGES

POSTPONED.

ABANDONED,

-:

...

1:

1

Convicted.

Death Recorded.

Acquitted.

Death.

Penal Servitude.

Hard Labour over

One Year.

Year and under.

Solitary Confinement. Publicly flogged. No. of Persons.

No. of Persons.

Hard Labour One

No. of Cases.

N

12:20?O

00.00

...

2

13

1

811

6

2 3

d5

1

889

68

25

2

No. of Persons.

::

::

No. of Cases.

No. of Persons.

A...

1

b...

2

:

26

26

- co

co co

1

...

1

2

19 16

1

2

:

LO

5

6

a...

C...

b. Prisoner discharged through absence of witnesses.

c. Prisoners discharged on their own Recognizances to appear if called on within 3 months.

d. Three of these Prisoners ordered to enter into Recognizances to appear for judgment when called upon.

F. S. HUFFAM, Deputy Registrar.

RETURN of the NUMBER of CASES tried and ACTIONS commenced in the Supreme and Vice-Admiralty Courts of Hongkong, during the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

Cases tried in 1875.

Court.

Number of

Amount of Debt and

Judgment.

Total.

Cases.

Damages claimed.

Plaintiff.

Defendant.

Nonsuit.

Struck out. Cases.

Debt and Damages.

Supreme Court:-

Summary Jurisdiction,] a 759

$66,480.89

669

Original do.,

b

7

49,573.43

6

38 1

52

48

Chancery,

3

3

Bankruptcy,

C 11

1,906,178.00

Probate,

Appeals,

e

d 70

2

584,950.02

Petitioners discharged,

Petitions granted

11

) 70

Vice-Admiralty Court,

20,160.25

Num-Amount of Debt Settled

Appellant 1 Respondent 1 1

Actions commenced in 1875.

1

854

$2,627,342.59

Court.

ber of

Cases.

and Damages

claimed.

Judgment.

without Trial.

Plaintiff.

Defendant.

Nonsuit.

Struck out.

Remaining in Depend-

ence.

Total.

Cases. Debt & Damages.

Supreme Court:-

Summary Jurisdiction, 1,217

$100,456.25

Original do.,

50

448,232.30

404 26

Chancery,

3

Bankruptcy,

?18

1,996,391.52

Probate,

70 584,950.02

Appeals,

Vice-Admiralty Court,

59,660.25

659

34

50

48

22

g 24

3

Petitioners discharged

10

Petitions) 70

Appellant 1 Respondent 1

1

1

1,364

$3,189,690.34

a. Sixteen of these Cases were pending on 31st December, 1874. 222 were Petitions for refund of Rates.

b. These Cases were pending on 31st December, 1874.

c. One of these Cases was pending on 31st December, 1874.

d. The amount given in these Cases is the Sworn Value of the several Estates in which Probate or Letters of Administration were granted during the year. e. One of these Cases was from the Police Court, and one from the Summary Jurisdiction.

f. The amount given in these Cases is the amount of Liabilities set forth in the Bankrupts' Schedules.

g. One of these Cases was on trial 12 days, and is pending judgment.

F. S. HUFFAM, Deputy Registrar.

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TOTAL

NUMBER

TOTAL

NUMBER

OF

OF PRISO- CASES.

NERS.

Discharged.

Committed

for Trial at

the Supreme

Court.

Cominitted

to Prison or

Detained

pending Orders

of II. E. the

Governor.

To keep

the

Peace.

of good

To be

Beha-

viour.

To

Aur

Charge.

Punished for preferring

false Charge

SULAS TO

wilful false Testimony.

ABSTRACT OF CASES UNDER COGNIZANCE OF THE POLICE MAGISTRATES' COURT, DURING THE YEAR 1875.

CASES HOW DISPOSED OF, AND THE NUMBER OF MALE AND FEMALE PRISONERS UNDER EACH HEAD.

To find Security.*

WRITS ISSUED BY THE POLICE MAGISTRATES, DURING THE YEAR 1875.

Warrants.

Undecided.

M.

F.

M.

F.

M.

F.

M.

F.

M. F. M. F.

M.

F.

M.

F. M.

F.

M.

F.

8.055 9,930

890

6,749

1,632

281

95

9

4

16

:

3

20

9

148 17

28

7

20

1

8,713 1.217 3.266

105

41

63

16

20

2

15

3,528

TOTAL MALES AND FEMALES,.

.9,930

*

Consisting of Offenders not sentenced to Imprisonment.

THE CASES CONSISTED OF:-

Abduction,

Absent from Ship without Leave,

Accessory before the Fact to Felony,

Do.

after

Administering Drugs, .

- 00:00

Brought forward,...

...1,686

Brought forward..

...2,898

Brought forward....

...5,654

Burial of Chinese Corpse elsewhere than in a Cemetery, Cattle turned loose on Public Ways,...

15

Found by Night with Dangerous and Offensive Weapons with Intent to break into Dwelling Houses,

do.

do.,

Cattle Stealing,

3

...

1

Child Stealing,

11

Aiding and Abetting in Felony,

3

Allowing Unmuzzled Ferocious Dogs to be at large,

19

Chinese not Holders of Night Passes found carrying Arms, Chinese Offenders found in the Colony after Banishment

6

Fraudulently using False Trade-Marks and Labels,

Found by Night in Dwelling Houses with Intent to com-1 mit Felony,

Street Nuisances, viz.: Neglecting to clean out Dust Bins, and throwing Rubbish, &c., into the Street, J Throwing Rubbish into the Harbour, or on the Beach, 49

06

Fraud by Bankrupt,

Arson,

1

Assaults accompanied with Damage to Property,

14

under Ordinance No. 9 of 1897, and in Breach of 15 Conditional Pardon under Ordinance No. 1 of 1860, )

Furious Driving,

Harbouring Seamen Deserters,

Assaults at or in connection with Riotous Assemblages,

4

Confederating with Pirates,

1

Assaults, (Common),

368

Conspiracy to defraud,

Harbouring deported l'ersons,

Having Possession of Spurious Opium with Intent to de-

Assaulting, obstructing or resisting Police in the Execu-

68

Conspiracy with Intent to commit Felony,

fraud,

tion of their Duty,

Conspiracy to accuse of Crime,.

1

Highway Robbery with Arms or with Violence,

Assaults with Intent to rob,

Assaults with Intent to commit an Unnatural Offence,

Assaults with Wounding.

Assisting Soldiers to Desert,

Assisting Seaten to Desert,

Assuming Name. Designation, &c., of Police Constables,

220212

Contempt of Court,

4

House Breaking,

Crimes and Offences committed in Chinese Territory,

2

Illegally Pawning,

NO | | | 1000 A

Offences relating to Coin,

14

Offensive Weapons-Having Possession of,

2

Obstruction of Roads and Streets, &c., by Hawkers,

778

Obtaining Money, &c., under False Pretences,

Piracy,

Cruelty to Animals....

24

Illicit Distillation,

Cutting and Destroying Trens,

20

Indecent Assaults,

Cutting and Wounding and Inflicting Bodily Injuries,

19

Indecent Exposure of Person by bathing or otherwise

15

10 10

Rape,

...

Damage to Property.

16

and Lewdness,

Attempting to commit Felony,

At large at Night without Night Passes or Lights,

Attempting to commit other Offences,

542

Dangerous and Offensive Trades, Carrying on,

3

Inciting a Person to commit a Misdemeanour,

39

Defiling Streams, .....

Intimidating Workmen,

***

6

Demanding Money by Menaces,

Jurors neglecting to answer Coroner's Summonses

1

Attempting to extort by Threats, Menaces, &c.,

1

Deportation from Canton to this Colony, under H.M.'s

attend an Inquest,

Behaviour calculated to provoke a Breach of the Peace,

20

Order in Council of 1865,

Larcenies, (Common),

434

Chair Coolies, and Shop-keepers,

Obstruction of Wharves by Boat People,... Perjury,

Piracy with Murder,

Posting Bills on Walls, &c.,

Preferring False Charge or giving wilful False Testimony,

Purchasing or receiving Regimental Clothes, &c.,

...

Receiving stolen Goods,

Refusal of Duty by British Merchant Seamen,

Refusing to pay Boat and Chair Hire,

Registered Householders permitting Gambling within a

House,

Riotous Assemblages,

Rescuing Prisoners from Custody of Police,...

21

...

2

...

1

16

3

109

}-

3

Bestiality,

Deportation from Japan

do.,

do.,

Breach of Ordinances;

Deportation from Shanghai

do..

do.,

For Buildings,

Desertion from Foreign Ships,

For Cargo Boats,

Descrtion from H.M.'s Army and Navy,

For Harbour and Coasts,

Desertion of Merchant Seamen,...

21282

Larcenies from Dwelling Houses,

117

Robberies from Person,

Larcenies from the Person,

55

Robberies from Person with Wounding,

...

Larcenies from Wreck,

2

Rogues and Vagabonds:-

Larcenies from Ships or Boats in Harbour,...

Larcenies (of Vegetables and Fruit) from Gardens and'

67

As Street Gamblers and Watchmen to Gamblers,

139

1

As Suspicious Characters,

120

For Gaols,

Detention of Seamen's Effects,

enclosed Places,

...

As Vagrants (Europeans and Indians),

27

For Marine Store Dealers,

Detention of Her Majesty's Mails,

Libel...

1

For Markets..

267

Disorderly Behaviour accompanied with Damage to Pro-

38

Making Bonfires, or Firing Crackers,

429

For Pawnbrokers,

13

perty,

Malicions Injury to Property,

13

Stragglers from Foreign Ships,

For Preparation and Sale of prepared Opium,.......

6

Disorderly Behaviour, Drunkenness, Fighting, &c.,

936

Manslaughter,

4

...

Stragglers from British Men-of-War,

For Preservation of Birds,

Disorderly Behaviour, wasting Water at Public Hydrants,

1

Mendicancy,

161

:

For Registration of Births and Deaths.

9

Discharging Fire Arms,

Misconduct as Domestic Servants,

23

Street Noises by Hawkers,

For Registration of Householders and Servants,...

16

Discharging Stones and other Missiles to danger of Per-

Misconduct as Police Constables.

9

Trespass on Crown Land,

LO

For Retail of Spirituous and Fermented Liquors,

For Storage of Explosive Substances,

Dog Stealing,

For Storage of Gunpowder,..

sons and Property,

Doubtful Witnesses to find Security for Appearance,

Misconduct as Private Watchmen,

19

Seamen making False Statements as to Ships in which

they served, and presenting False Characters,

Street Gambling, (treated as Obstruction of Public Ways), 123

Unauthorised Religious Ceremonies (Chinese),

36

17

Misconduct as Workmen,

4

Unlawful Possession of Property,

For Street Chairs and Vehicles,

129

For Suppression of Gamb ?ing,

11

Dredging in the Harbour at Anchorage for Ships of War, Embezzlement,

For Weights and Measures.

Embracery. (Intimidating Witnesses),.

6430

Murder,

Unlicensed Auctioneer,

2

Breach of Chinese Passengers' Act of 1855,

Breach of Harbour Regulations,

Enticing, Docoying, or by Force or Frand bringing to, or ? taking away, Men or Women froin the Colony,

31

Breach of Military Law (Soldiers disposing of Uniform, &c.),

Escape of Prisoners from Gaol,

Breach of Post Office Ordinance,

Escape of Prisoners from Custody of Police,

1

Breach of Recognizance,

Extortion by Colour of Office,

...

Breach of Stamp Act,

Extortion by Menaces,

***

...

Breach of Quarantine Regulations,

False Imprisonment,

...

Bribery or Attempts to bribe Police Constables,...

3

Forgery,

Burglary,

13

Carried forward,...

.1,686

Raking Dust Bins,

Carried forward,...

...2,898

Negligently allowing Prisoners to escape,

Night Noises by playing at the Game called "Chai-mui,” Night Noises by Watchmen, &c.,

Nuisances, Various-- consisting of:-

Exposing Night Soil in the Streets in uncovered Buckets, and in open Boats along the Praya.... Hanging Wet Clothes, &c., to dry over Public Ways, House Nuisances, viz.: Keeping Pigs, allowing Dirt and Filth to remain on Premises or in imme-1,318 diate Vicinity thereof,

Obeying Calls of Nature in the Street,

Carried forward,...

Unlicensed Coolie Lodging Houses,

Unlicensed Seamen's Boarding Houses,

Unlicensed Hawking,

Unnatural Offence,

25

13

Unlicensed Plying of Boats for Hire,

Unwholesome Provisions, Exposing for Sale or Bringing

into Colony,

Using Threats with Intent to extort,

Using Threats of Violence to Persons, Unlicensed Money Changer,

...

...

TOTAL,...

225

46

3

258

6

...

203

45

2

6

3

1

8,055

...

...5,651

C. MAY, 1st Police Magistrate.

73

Total

Number

of

Defendants.

Summonses

for

Defendants.

for Summonses

Witnesses.

Notices

of

Re-hearing.

Arrest.

Distress.

Search.

Gambling Houses.

To enter

Magis-

trates

Orders.

TOTAL.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

74

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

ABSTRACT of CASES brought under COGNIZANCE at the Police Magistrates' Court during a period of Ten Years from 1st January, 1866, to 31st December, 1875, inclusive.

CASES HOW DISPOSED OF, AND THE NUMBER OF MALE AND FEMALE PRISONERS UNDER EACH HEAD.

Total Number

Years.

of Convicted and Cases.

Punished.

Discharged.

Committed for Trial at Supreme Court.

Committed to Prison

or detained pending Orders of His Excellency

Ordered to find Security.

To keep the Peace,

to be of Good

Behaviour, and

to answer

Punished for Preferring False Charge

or giving False Testimony.

Undecided.

Total Number of Defendants.

the Governor.

any Charge.

M.

F.

M.

F.

M.

F.

M.

F.

M.

F.

M.

F.

M.

F.

M.

F.

1866

6,045

6,620

385

3.600

325

214

9

209

34

254

36

6

31

3

10,964

769

1868

1867 5,983 7,150 5.969

785

2,898

169

142

13

57

18

144

64

15

31

1

9,986

956

7,469

1,101

2,257

281

123

10

36

254

28

48

19

22

10,209

1,439

1869

4,731 4,413

501

1,998

186

120

9

295

23

41

8

32

6,908

732

1870

5,936 5,702

609

2,065

261

127

1

12

336

28

40

6

70

8,352

919

1871

6,400

6,143

673 2.406

311

148

1

28

414

16

40

7

32

9,211

1,017

1872

9,950 11,185

1878

999 9,137 8,810 1,352 1874 8,079 6,636 1,135 1875

8,055 6,749 890 1,632

2,426 294

187

23

44

271

19

23

13

14.099

1,345

1,798 266

67

10

15

171

29

37

10

35

10,933

1,673

1,651 269

101

2

31

175

21

50

21

8,665

1,436

281

95

9

4

190

29

23

20

8,713 1,217

Magistracy, Hongkong, 5th February, 1876.

CORONER'S INQUESTS.

TABLE A.-Return of all Coroner's Cases, 1875.

C. MAY,

1st Police Magistrate.

Inquest Held.

Buried without Inquest.

Grand Total.

Nationality.

Men. Women. Boys. Girls. Total. Men. | Women. Boys. | Girls. Total. | 1875. 1874.

  Europeans and Americans, Chinese,

Malays and Indians,

7

7

1

9

16

13

20

9

31

27

20

24

75

106

128

4

**

...

:

4

2

Total,.

27

9

2

38

39

4

20

25

88

126

143

Accidental Death,..

Accidentally Drowned,

Felo de Se,.

Manslaughter,

Natural Causes,.

Do., in Gaol,

Verdicts.

Overdose of Opium,.

Suicide, whilst temporarily Insane,

Wilful Murder,

Total,

TABLE B.-Return of Inquests, 1875.

Europeans

and Americans.

Chinese.

Men. Women. Men. Women. Boys. Girls.

3

co to co co co

7

20

9

1

1

3

1

TABLE C.-Return of Burials without Inquest, 1875.

:

2

Indians and Malays.

Manila-

men.

Total.

Men.

Men.

:

13

...

...

5

...

:

38

Europeans

Chinese.

Reason why no Inquest was held.

and Americans.

Indians.

Found on Shore.

Found in Harbour.

Total.

Men. Women. Men. Women. Boys. Girls.? Men.

Known. Unknown. Known. Unknown

No suspicious Circumstances, . No evidence and State of Body,

6

16

1

7

10

1

10

3

13

15

44

42

12

4

or

Post Mortem satisfactory, Death occurred outside Juris-

diction,.

1

9:

16

8

21

15

∞0 12:

Total,

8

:

:

1

27

4

20

25

4

88

17

37

12

10

24

Hongkong, 4th February, 1876.

J. RUSSELL,

Coroner.

404 - 19 9 - 200

OCTOBER.

NOVEMBER,,

PRCHMRER,.

AUGUST...

SEPTEMBER,

JULY.

14!

Victoria Gaol Office, Hongkong, 3rd February, 1876.

JUNE,

MAY,

APRIL,

N

JANUARY.

FEBRUARY,

MARCH...

COUNTRY.

N

N

W

????

2

N

Co

Co

N

N

E. Europeans.

Murder.

Piracy and Murder.

Piracy endangering Life with Vio- lence, Piracy, and Confederating with Pirates, &c.

Cutting, Wounding, and Shooting

with intent.

Burglary, and Attempt to com-

mit Burglary.

????

??

w

N

N

N

I. Indians.

?

C. Chinese.

No. 40.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th February, 1876.

FELONIES.

Highway Robbery, Robbery with Violence, and Attempt at sucli. Common Larceny, Larceny from a House, from the Person, and from Ships or Boats

in

Harbour,

Assault with Iutent to rob.

co

NO

FO

*1

Manslaughter.

N

N

*

N

The following Returns relative to Victoria Gaol, during the Year 1875, are published for general information. GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Administering Drugs.

Child Stealing, Kidnapping, &c.

Abduction of Females, Forcible

Detention, &c.

Sodomy, and Unnatural Offences,

and Attempt at such.

Forgery, Coining or Uttering

Counterfeit Coin or Notes.

Threatening to Areuse, and Ac- cusing of a Crime with Intent to Extort Money.

Escape, &c.

26

H

?

A

~

N

5

w

Other Felonies not shown.

Assault with Intent to do griev

ous Bodily

Harm.

RETURN showing the CLASSIFICATION of OFFENCES, for which PRISONERS were confined in VICTORIA GAOL, on the First Day of each Month of the Year 1875.

:

N

Co

C^

H

Embezzlement.

Extortion, Bribery, &c.

Obtaining Goods or Money under

False Pretences.

Unlawful Possession or Recciving

Stolen Goods.

Perjury, Suborning Witnesses to Comunit Perjury, Preferring False Charge. Giving Wiltul False Testimony.

Rogues and Vagabonds,

Suspicious Characters, &c.

Assault, Assault Obstructing or

Resisting the Police in Execution of their Duty.

the

E

Misconduct as a Private or Public

=

α

33

1

N

N

σ

N

?

N

20

N

N

co

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

N

N

H

Y

:

:

CA

N

=

=

10 3 110;

20

H

MISDEMEANORS.

Servant, Refusal of Duty, De-

sertion, &c.

Drunk and Incapable, Fighting

and Quarrelling, and Disorderly Conduct.

Obstruction, Nuisance, Damage, Making Boutires and Firing

Crackers, Defiling Streams, &c. Breach of Market Ordinance, Breach of Ordinance with re- gard to Weights and Measures, Hawking without

Uttering Cries, &c.

Licence,

Breach of Ordinance for Street

Chair and Vehicles, and Breach

of Harbour Ordinance.

Gambling.

N

:

:

:

H

:

:

:

H

ON

10

:

:

:

:

H

N

-

N

GEO. L. TOMLIN,

Acting Superintendent of Victoria Gaol.

Q

Co

E

+

N

N

N

M

N

C

N

N

Q

?

?

Breach of Brothel Ordinance.

Desertion from Army or Navy,

and Offences against Military or Naval Discipline.

Breach of Conditional Pardon,

Returning to the Colony after Deportation.

Other Offences not shown.

Remanded from Police Court, Crown Witnesses, and pending Orders from the Authorities.

Committed for Trial at the Su-

preme Court.

1

N

?

N

51;

57

43;

41..

2

N

336

H

44

4 288

343

3 324 384

2 313 358

298 339

2 314 352

314 361

1

37

4 352 393

3 35

4 319 358

40]

7 301 348

47

4 316 367

37

7 319

363

2.

89 19 348

456

:

Debts.

C

Total Number on 1st of each

Month.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary. J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

ΙΝΚΑΛΟΣ ΟΝΟΜΟΝΟΗ ΗΙ

INIKNYAO9

Daily Average Number of Prison-

ers at work outside.

All

GRAND TOTAL.

Nations.

GL

'9281 ‘AUVNYIA ??? ??????

HIZI

ALLIZE

76

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

RETURN showing the NUMBER of PRISONERS in VICTORIA GAOL on the last Day of each Week of the Year 1875.

CHINESE

WEEKLY 1875.

EUROPEANS.

EUROPEANS.

OR COLOURED.

CHINESE OR COLOURED.

TOTAL.

WEEKLY 1875.

TOTAL

Males. Females.

Males. Females.

Males. Females. Males. Females.

January 3

10

17

24

27

31

29228

50

272

18

340

July

4

40

300

13

353

51

285

18

354

11

40

327

13

380

57

278

17

352

18

38

311

""

15

364

62

295

17

374

25

35

294

13

12

342

57

309

18

384

1)

August 1

35

311

12

358

February 7

57

318

17

392

8

37

331

14

382

14

50

315

15

380

15

37

306

""

19

13

356

21

48

310

15

373

22

42

301

11

""

11

354

28

43

300

15

358

29

41

282

59

"

11

335

March

7

46

306

15

367

September 5

40

281

14

336

14

47

304

14

365

12

50

305

21

71

14

370

21

42

300

14

356

19

51

307

"

27

14

373

28

38

292

15

345

26

52

304

13

""

369

April 4

41

276

16

333

October

45

322

15

382

11

37

287

17

341

10

42

308

14

""

366

18

35

298

18

351

17

43

328

17

388

25

29

317

16

362

24

39

"

??

330

12

381

May

34

298

16

348

31

37

316

10

363

9

36

294

16

346

November 7

48

335

10

393

"

M

June

11

NNEL UNU

16

43

312

17

372

14

60

"

346

11

417

23

43

313

16

372

21

73

334

12

11

419

30

38

305

14

357

28

82

359

11

*

452

6

41

289

13

343

December 5

82

343

12

438

13

36

· 287

13

336

12

72

,,

20

36

306

14

356

19

11

27

35

322

15

372

26

283

354

12

439

68

331

15

414

65

312

17

1)

394

GEO. L. TOMLIN,

Acting Superintendent.

Victoria Gaol Office, Hongkong, 3rd February, 1876.

No. 41.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Annual Report on the state of the Government Schools in Hongkong for the Year 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th February, 1876.

[No. 10.]

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

HONGKONG, 5th February, 1876.

SIR,I have the honour to forward to you the Blue Book Returns and the Annual Report on Education for 1875.

2. The number of scholars attending schools subject to Government supervision was 2,606. This is an advance over 1874, but as it amounts only to about two per cent, it is not so marked as in some previous years. This is partly accounted for by the fact that no addition was made to the number of schools. There was also a falling off, amounting to three and a half per cent, in the native schools which are supported by Government. The causes of this will appear when the state of certain of these is taken into consideration. In all other cases there was an increase; and the total deficiency, taking all the Government Schools together, amounts to only four scholars, that is, 1,927 as against 1,931.

3. Any deficiency in actual numbers was more than compensated for by the regularity of the attendance, the minimum in this respect being much higher than in previous years. The Tables append- ed to this Report give the fullest particulars under this heading, and a reference to them will prevent the necessity of entering on a scries of tedious details. They have been compiled with the view of supplying all the information about the schools which was thought likely to be desired.

4. The Native Schools supported by Government are sixteen in number, and were attended by 1,016 scholars, being a decrease of 38 as compared with the previous years. This was owing to a change of four of the masters, one being dismissed, one permitted to resign, and two having to retire on account of bad health. To supply three of the vacancies, a public examination of candidates was held early in the year. Upwards of thirty masters presented themselves, and the three best got the appointments.

It was,

    5. The one who was appointed to Tang-lung Chau failed to attract scholars to the school. in fact, almost deserted, there being sometimes only half a dozen present. This was not owing to any fault of the master's, but simply because the people in the neighbourhood had their own ideas as to his qualifications for teaching their children. This is a feature in connexion with these schools which

76

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

RETURN showing the NUMBER of PRISONERS in VICTORIA GAOL on the last Day of each Week of the Year 1875.

CHINESE

WEEKLY 1875.

EUROPEANS.

EUROPEANS.

OR COLOURED.

CHINESE OR COLOURED.

TOTAL.

WEEKLY 1875.

TOTAL

Males. Females.

Males. Females.

Males. Females. Males. Females.

January 3

10

17

24

27

31

29228

50

272

18

340

July

4

40

300

13

353

51

285

18

354

11

40

327

13

380

57

278

17

352

18

38

311

""

15

364

62

295

17

374

25

35

294

13

12

342

57

309

18

384

1)

August 1

35

311

12

358

February 7

57

318

17

392

8

37

331

14

382

14

50

315

15

380

15

37

306

""

19

13

356

21

48

310

15

373

22

42

301

11

""

11

354

28

43

300

15

358

29

41

282

59

"

11

335

March

7

46

306

15

367

September 5

40

281

14

336

14

47

304

14

365

12

50

305

21

71

14

370

21

42

300

14

356

19

51

307

"

27

14

373

28

38

292

15

345

26

52

304

13

""

369

April 4

41

276

16

333

October

45

322

15

382

11

37

287

17

341

10

42

308

14

""

366

18

35

298

18

351

17

43

328

17

388

25

29

317

16

362

24

39

"

??

330

12

381

May

34

298

16

348

31

37

316

10

363

9

36

294

16

346

November 7

48

335

10

393

"

M

June

11

NNEL UNU

16

43

312

17

372

14

60

"

346

11

417

23

43

313

16

372

21

73

334

12

11

419

30

38

305

14

357

28

82

359

11

*

452

6

41

289

13

343

December 5

82

343

12

438

13

36

· 287

13

336

12

72

,,

20

36

306

14

356

19

11

27

35

322

15

372

26

283

354

12

439

68

331

15

414

65

312

17

1)

394

GEO. L. TOMLIN,

Acting Superintendent.

Victoria Gaol Office, Hongkong, 3rd February, 1876.

No. 41.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Annual Report on the state of the Government Schools in Hongkong for the Year 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th February, 1876.

[No. 10.]

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

HONGKONG, 5th February, 1876.

SIR,I have the honour to forward to you the Blue Book Returns and the Annual Report on Education for 1875.

2. The number of scholars attending schools subject to Government supervision was 2,606. This is an advance over 1874, but as it amounts only to about two per cent, it is not so marked as in some previous years. This is partly accounted for by the fact that no addition was made to the number of schools. There was also a falling off, amounting to three and a half per cent, in the native schools which are supported by Government. The causes of this will appear when the state of certain of these is taken into consideration. In all other cases there was an increase; and the total deficiency, taking all the Government Schools together, amounts to only four scholars, that is, 1,927 as against 1,931.

3. Any deficiency in actual numbers was more than compensated for by the regularity of the attendance, the minimum in this respect being much higher than in previous years. The Tables append- ed to this Report give the fullest particulars under this heading, and a reference to them will prevent the necessity of entering on a scries of tedious details. They have been compiled with the view of supplying all the information about the schools which was thought likely to be desired.

4. The Native Schools supported by Government are sixteen in number, and were attended by 1,016 scholars, being a decrease of 38 as compared with the previous years. This was owing to a change of four of the masters, one being dismissed, one permitted to resign, and two having to retire on account of bad health. To supply three of the vacancies, a public examination of candidates was held early in the year. Upwards of thirty masters presented themselves, and the three best got the appointments.

It was,

    5. The one who was appointed to Tang-lung Chau failed to attract scholars to the school. in fact, almost deserted, there being sometimes only half a dozen present. This was not owing to any fault of the master's, but simply because the people in the neighbourhood had their own ideas as to his qualifications for teaching their children. This is a feature in connexion with these schools which

77

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

   often manifests itself. All the trouble taken to get a good master is often labour in vain; and the more ignorant the people are, the more unwavering is their faith in their own competence to decide on the new man's fitness or unfitness. In the present case, the master's health failed towards the end of the year, and he had to resign. His successor, although considerably his inferior, is yet doing what he failed to do. He is attracting scholars to the school, and there will soon be as many as could be expected in this once populous but now very sparsely inhabited locality.

6. Twelve years ago, the two schools at this place were very flourishing, but event after event occurred to withdraw the people elsewhere. Two large fires dealt the first blow. Then, the boat people were relegated to Causeway Bay; and now the houses in the Bazaar are nearly all untenanted. The school children come principally from the various clusters of houses which lie scattered between W?n-tsai Gap and the Temple at Tang-lung Chau. The boat people have never forgiven their being sent from their former rendezvous, and they show their resentment by depriving us of the opportunity of educating their children. Incredible as it sounds, many of the people think they are conferring a favour on the Government by allowing their children to attend the schools.

7. In the case of T?i Wong Kung, the master who was dismissed contrived to elicit a good deal of sympathy from the parents of the scholars,—another remarkable feature, for the man was guilty of the grossest misconduct, and nobody dreamt of saying otherwise. Still, he was a good master, they said, and they wanted him continued. This could not be thought of, and the result is that they too are displaying a little resentment; but, in this case, it is likely to be short lived, as the superiority of the present master is beyond all cavil.

     8. The appointment to the school in Battery Road was successful in every way, and was so from the first, although it was feared that there would be a falling off at the start, so difficult is it to calcu- late beforehand what will be the effect of a change of master.

9. The fourth vacancy occurred at W?n-tsai. The master, who lived in a perpetual dread of robbers, could never be prevailed upon to open the windows of his own quarters, and, as soon as school was dismissed, the whole premises were religiously shut up and barricaded. The consequence was that his health gave way, and the school suffered much in consequence.

He retired in April.

   His place has been taken by a master who is rapidly recovering the ground which was lost, and who will soon make the W?n-tsai school what he previously made the one at Stanley, the best of the class to which it belongs. The taste, too, which he is displaying in cultivating the ground within the school enclosure is worthy of all commendation. From being a place which one was almost ashamed of, it has become the pride and the talk of the neighbourhood.

10. The school at Aberdeen, in addition to its other difficulties, the iteration of which is unneces- sary, had this time to contend with sickness. The master had repeated attacks of fever, and it took much persuasion to induce him to return, after his last and very serious illness. The village, in spite of all that has been done to it, is little better than a swamp. The exhalations which arise from the heated mud, in breezeless summers like the last, can only produce one result. Sickness interfered much also with the school at Sh?u-k? W?n. The building had an unenviable notoriety while it was occupied by the Police, but, until last year, there had been no cause for complaint since it became a schoolhouse. It stands on the highest ground in the village, and is admirably ventilated; but in front there is a long stretch of muddy beach at low water, from which mias?na cannot fail to exude under a broiling sun. A denser vegetation both here and at Aberdeen would go far to counteract these evil influences.

     1. In addition to geography introduced into all the schools in 1873, the first three books of the School Book Committee's series came into use last year, with highly satisfactory results. The new subjects were, as a rule, well taught, without any injury to the ordinary Chinese lessons. Arithmetic, which was referred to last year, was not adopted for two reasons; first, because time could not be found for the compilation of a suitable Chinese text book, and, secondly, because even if it had been ready, there was sufficient innovation for one year without it. It will not be lost sight of, and, when opportunity offers, it also will find its appropriate place in the schools.

     12. The other Native Schools, thirteen in number and principally on the Kowloon side, which receive a monthly contribution towards the masters' salaries, remain very much as they were. The number of scholars was greater than in 1874, and the attendance was very much more regular. The new books just spoken of are gradually making way among them too; and five or six years hence perhaps, with patience and perseverance, these schools may do for the outlying places in which they are situated what the Government Schools, ordinarily so called, are doing in more favoured localities.

     13. In spite of defective accommodation and other drawbacks, the Central School is steadily progressing. The total number under tuition was 556, and the average daily attendance for the year was 379. The corresponding numbers for 1874 were 528 and 347 respectively. Taking month by month, the average number on the books was 411, as against 369 for the previous year.

    14. Nothing occurred during the year which requires any special mention. The school, as regards both masters and scholars, was wonderfully exempt from sickness and other causes of absence. There was consequently the less to interfere with the even tenor of daily duty. Scarcely any year has been so favourable to the school in this respect as 1875.

.

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   15. Remarks on this school might have ended here but for the discussion which educational matters have lately elicited. It will, therefore, not be out of place to give some idea of what the school is doing. This can be best tested by the examinations, but this Report would be overloaded with documents, if all the examination papers and the results connected with nine English and five Chinese classes were incorporated in it. A selection must therefore be made, and this will be found in the second appendix, which contains the papers set to the first class, and the marks in each subject gained by every scholar in it. The names only are omitted.

   16. The examination papers and the results lie on the table of the examination hall, and are open to inspection at all times. The written answers given by the first class are also preserved for twelve months, and are equally open to the public for perusal. The examinations, which are a very laborious work, occupy from eight to ten days, at the rate of two papers to each class a day. They are con- ducted by the masters in committee. The result more than counterbalances the exertion required, because we are able to fix exactly the status of each boy in the school in every subject which he has been taught during the year.

   17. The subjects of examination comprise the whole work of the year. This is often attended with inconvenience, on account of the frequent promotions which have to be made as vacancies occur. It is hard on a boy to be examined on the work of a class in which he has been for only a few months, but this difficulty cannot be overcome, until the school's great drawback, short attendance, has been removed.

   18. This, in most instances, accounts for the comparatively small number of marks gained by boys towards the end of each list. It not infrequently happens that a boy, who would have been among the first in his old class, is among the last in his new one; but in such cases, promotion has to be taken as a prize, and this practically overcomes the difficulty, for the boys think a great deal of pro- motion to a higher class.

19. The masters, too, would be glad of more permanence in the classes, in order to give a fair test of what they had done during the year. In the higher branches especially, Chemistry and Algebra for instance, it often happens, at the end of the year, that two thirds of the scholars in the class were not in it when the course of lessons was commenced. This is very discouraging, but it will work its own cure by and by. In the meantime, we must be content to make the best of things as they are. This, indeed, has been the guiding principle in everything connected with this and the other schools. Preconceived notions formed elsewhere cannot be bodily transplanted here; and there will be unfailing disappointment, if the circumstances in which the schoolmaster finds himself are not allowed to make those modifications of action and of opinion which they unceasingly call for. This does not imply a surrender to circumstances, nor is it inconsistent with a high aim and a steady endeavour towards it. 20. The Chinese class for Europeans and other nationalities except Chinese is now beginning to give very satisfactory results. Several of the papers were remarkably well done, and in the case of the first prizeman, the translation into Chinese was given in the Chinese character throughout. This is the first time since the establishment of the class that any such progress has been reached. The class consisted, at the time of examination, of 50 scholars, and the average for the year was 59. These are divided into three sections. The master received his training at the Central School. The class is examined weekly by three of the English masters, an arrangement which could not fail to secure attention on the part of both master and scholars.

   21. It were much to be wished that the school hours could be shortened. They would be long in any climate, and they are especially so here. This point has had much anxious consideration for many years, but it is not possible to make the day shorter than eight hours, without seriously inter- fering with the progress of the school. Were there but one language to be taught, half the time would be ample, but with two, the case is different. The aim is to put both languages, English and Chinese, on a footing of perfect equality, as far as that is possible, and not sacrifice the one to the other. At first, the Chinese would have been glad to throw their own language overboard, but this could not be listened to. The result would have tended to denationalization and the production of a tribe of smatterers utterly useless for interpretation, or, for that matter, for anything else. took much persistence for many years to overcome this reluctance to learning Chinese, but such a thing is never heard of now. Every scholar in the school, one or two of the youngest excepted, has his four hours a day at English and four at Chinese.

It

   22. One very important matter calls for special attention, and that is the separation of the offices of Head Master and Inspector of Schools. It has become impossible for one man to discharge efficiently the duties of both. The Head Master of a school of upwards of 400 boys has quite enough to occupy his time and attention within his own domain. The present plan of conjoining the offices tells especi- ally against the school towards the close of the year, when every master should be occupied with the work of revision, in preparation for the forthcoming examinations! Last year, the Head Master did not teach an hour during the month of December, from having then to attend to his other duties as Inspector of Schools. In this other sphere, also, there is now ample scope for one man's energies. We have reached a period when the dogged conservatism of the past is melting away. The masters show a disposition to follow where they are led; but this implies the devotion of much time and attention on the part of their leader.

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23. There is, it is to be hoped, no necessity for re-stating the case against the suitability of the present building. All that can be said on this point has been said already, and the increased attend- ance now reported on gives no excuse for modifying a single expression made use of last year: but, since then, the first instalment of the cost has been placed on the Estimates, which implies that it will not be necessary to refer to the matter much longer.

     24. The Grant-in-Aid Schools are still nine in number. The Manager of the Baxter Schools opened a new one in T'?i-p'ing Sh?n, but the average attendance not reaching the required point, it and the Sai Ying-p'?n school were grouped together and examined accordingly.

     25. The Basel Mission Girl's School did more than sustain its previous reputation. Forty-five scholars were examined, and although eight of these failed, it has to be remembered that all the six standards were taken, and consequently a greater range of subjects was included. In reading, writing (from dictation), geography and history remarkable proficiency was displayed. Arithmetic was weak, as compared with these; but when one thinks of Chinese girls working sums as far on as vulgar and decimal fractions, the result reached is highly creditable. It would be fortunate for the Colony, if it had more schools of this description. Memory is not cultivated in this school at the expense of the other faculties. The girls are taught intelligently on approved methods, and they show the effects of it in the intelligent way in which they do all their work.

     26. The three Baxter schools sent up 72 girls for examination, of whom 59 passed. The highest standard taken was the fifth. These schools are ranked in Class I, which comprises those in which a Chinese education is given. The Manager is anxious to have them in the same Class as the Basel Mission School, where a European education is given in the Chinese language, and no doubt he will soon be able to have them there. The great obstacle at present is the want of qualified teachers and the increased expenditure which a change would involve. In the meantime, it is a question deserving his best attention whether it would not be better to concentrate his efforts rather than extend them. One good school in Class III would be worth half a dozen in Class I, as regards both the religious and secular portions of the education; and he has the means of accomplishing that. This, however, is merely a suggestion, and may be taken by him for what it is worth.

27. The London Mission School at W?n-tsai continues to maintain its high position. The master does his work very thoroughly. Out of 50 scholars presented only 6 failed. In reading, writing (from dictation), composition and geography the school is very strong; and, from the accuracy with which the boys explained what they had read, a high estimate could be formed of the master's care- fulness and ability. The T'?i-p'ing Sh?n school was very unfortunate. At the end of the first six months, the teacher had to be dismissed for neglect of duty. It would be wrong, therefore, to attribute the great falling off to the present master. Of the 47 scholars presented 18 failed. In spite of this, there were sufficient indications of the present teacher's ability to lead to the belief that this year there will be a very different state of affairs. Great and much needed improvements were made in the two school-rooms in the beginning of last year, but the sanitary arrangements still require the Manager's best attention, and modern desks and forms should replace, as soon as possible, the Chinese tables, which occupy by far too much of the present limited space.

28. It is very difficult to define the exact position of St. Saviour's Day School. In consequence of a complete change in the management, a request to have the school examined in the middle of November, instead of at the usual time, was complied with on certain conditions. In consequence of this, the school was deprived of more than a month of its most valuable time. The results now to be stated must, therefore, be viewed in the light of this explanation. Of the 54 scholars found eligible for examination, 33 passed and 21 failed, and, of the 33 who passed, 15 had to depend for their success on their handwriting, which under certain circumstances is allowed to count as one of the subjects of a standard. The school took in all the six standards, but only two scholars were examined in the fifth and one in the sixth. The reading was very good, geography was good, grammar was fair, writing (from dictation) was weak and arithmetic was very weak indeed. It is but justice to the late teacher to add that the partial assistance which he received necessitated his teaching the arithmetic of five of the standards himself, and that a week before the examination one of his assistants was withdrawn.

     29. It is gratifying to be able to report that St. Stephen's Church School, which was reported on so unfavourably last year, has succeeded in more than regaining its original position. The new master had grasped the grant-in-aid scheme fully, as is proved by the fact that out of 49 who were presented only four failed. In two subjects only, writing (from dictation) and composition, was the school inferior to the London Mission School at W?n-tsai. In all other respects St. Stephen's holds at present the first place among the schools of its own Class.

     30. Victoria Boy's School, which is the only undenominational school in receipt of a grant-in-aid, presented 29 scholars for examination in the first four standards. There were 11 failures. The school belongs to the same class as St. Saviour's, namely Class IV (Schools in which a European education is given in any European language); and, of the two, it holds the higher place in all respects, with the single exception of reading. The weakest point in the school is arithmetic, to which the attention of all concerned is specially requested. The sums given at these examinations are exceedingly simple, being intended to test the scholars' knowledge of the science rather than their accuracy in the manipulation of an array of figures.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

   31. Looking simply at the percentage of scholars who passed, these nine schools may be thus arranged:-

1. St. Stephen's Church School,..

2. London Mission School (W?n-tsai ),........88

92 per cent.

""

3. Baxter School (T?i-p'ing Sh?n),

..86

""

4. Baxter School (Sai Ying-p'?n),

...83

","

5. Basel Mission Girls' School,

.82

6. Baxter School (Staunton Street),

.77

12

7. St. Saviour's Day School,

..62

";

8. Victoria Boys' School,

.62

""

9. London Mission School (T?i-p'ing Sh?n), 62

 Taking all the 346 scholars sent up by these schools, 265 passed and 81 failed. In other words, the total percentage of passes amounted to 77 per cent. This has reference solely to passes in the Standards. The percentage of passes in the various subjects taught in these schools will be found in Table XI, where the basis of a just comparison of the merits of the schools may be obtained. Managers will do well to give it their best consideration, as by it they will be able to know the direction in which their strong and their weak points lie.

   32. The last subject for consideration is the School Book Committee's Series. Four books have now been completed, namely the Primer and Books I, II, and III of the series. The Committee, without dissolving, intend to pause here for the present, until the test of actual experience has been fairly applied. It is highly probable that a second edition of the books already published will be pre- pared before new ground is broken. In addition to reading books, manuals of arithmetic, geography and history are very much wanted, but as these require greater unity of design, it is necessary that they should be compiled by individual members rather than by each member of the Committee con- tributing his quota; and this involves a greater expenditure of time than any member can at present possibly devote to such a purpose.

I have the honour to be,

Sir, Your most obedient Servant,

The Honourable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary,

HONGKONG.

APPENDIX I.

FREDERICK STEWART, Inspector of Schools.

TABLE I.

NUMBER of SCHOLARS attending Schools subject to Government Supervision during 1875.

Central School.

Native Schools | Native Schools Grant-in-Aid (Government.) (Aided.)

Schools.

Total

1. Aberdeen,

23

33333

23

2. Ap-l? Chau,

3. Basel Mission Girls' School,...

4. Baxter School, (Sai Ying-p'?n),

5. Baxter School, (Staunton Street),

6. Baxter School, (T?i-p'ing Sh?n),

7. Central School,

8. Girls' School,

59

65

56

3288

72

56

CONGON

59

65

72

56

56

9. H? W?n,

10. Hok ?n,...

556

117

53

556

117

333

53

29

11. Hung H?m...

12. Little Hongkong,

13. London Mission School, (T?i-p'ing Sh?n),

14. London Mission School, (W?n-tsai),

15. M?-tau Chung...

2223

29

24

24

12

12

68899

85

85

69

16. M?-tau Tsun,.

17. Mong Kok,.

***

26

26

23

23

23

23

18. Pok-f? Lam,.

19. Sai Ying-p'?n, (H?kk?),

20. Sai Ying-p'?n, (P?nt?),

21. Sh?i V?n..

10

10

88

22. Sh?u-k? V?n,....

23. Shek ?,.

24. Shek-t'ong Ts?i,.

81

25. She?ng W?n,..

26. Stanley,

** 22788

88

93

93

17

17

62

62

29

29

81

89

89

68

68

27. St. Saviour's Day School,

145

?

145

28. St. Stephen's Church School,

75

75

29. T?i-kok Tsui,

40

40

30. T?i Wong Kung,

43

43

31. Tang-lung Chau, (H?kk?),

39

39

32. Tang-lung Chau, (P?nt?),.

47

47

33. T?-kw? W?n, (H?kk?)

34. T?-kw? W?n, (Hok-l?),. 35. Ts'at Tsz-?n?i,.

36. Victoria Boys' School,.

37. W?n-tsai,

38. Wong-nai Chung,....... 39. Yau-m? T?...................

36

36

25

25

31

31

56

56

119

119

26

26

39

39

556

1,016

355

679

2,606

..82,026.

Number of Scholars.

65

72

56

56

.556

6. Girls' School,.

.117

7. H? V?n,..

53

8. London Mission School, (T'ai-p ?ing Sh?n), 85

9. London Mission School, (W?n-tsai),

69

10, Sai Ying-p?n, (H?kk?),

88

11. Sai Ying-p'?n, (P?nt?),.

93

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

TABLE II.

PROPORTION of SCHOLARS to POPULATION, in the CITY OF VICTORIA, and in the VILLAGES, in 1875.

CITY OF VICTORIA.

Population, as per Census of 1872,.

Schools in the City of Victoria. 1. Basel Mission Girls' School,

2. Baxter School, (Sai Ying-p ??n),.

3. Baxter School, (Staunton Street),

4. Baxter School, (T?i-p'ing Sh?n),

5. Central School,

2. Ap-l? Chau,....

3. Hok ?n,........ 4. Hung H?m,... 5. Little Hongkong,.

6. M?-tau Chung.

7. M?-tau Tsun,

8. Mong Kok,...

10. Sh?i W?n

11. Sh?u-k? W?n,.

81

VILLAGES.

Population, including Boat Population,...

........31,871.

Schools in the Villages.

Number of Scholars.

1. Aberdeen,..............

.23

59

29

.24

12

26

23

23

9. Pok-f? Lam,.

10

.17

.62

12. Shek-tong Ts?i,

81

12. Shek 0,

29

13. She?ng Wan,

89

13. Stanley,

..68

14. St. Saviour's Day School,.

.145

14. T?i-kok Tsui,

..40

15. St. Stephen's Church School,

75

15. T?-kw? W?n, (II?kk?),

36

16. T?i Wong Kung,

43

16. T?-kw? W?n, (Hok-l?),

25

17. Tang-lung Chau, (H?kk?),..

39

17. Ts at Tsz-m?i,

31

18. Tang-lung Chau, (P?nt?),

47

18. Yau-mn? T?, .

.39

19. Victoria Boys' School,..

56

20. W?n-tsai,

.119

Total,....

576

1.80 per cent.

21. Wong-nai Chung

26

Total,.......

..2,030

2.47 per cent.

TABLE III.

NUMBER OF SCHOLARS at the Government Schools during 1875, and Expense of each School.

Boys.

Girls.

Total.

Expense.

$

C.

?. Aberdeen,

2. Ap-l? Chau,

3. Central School,

4. Girls' School,..

5. H? W?n,..

6. Hok ?n,.

7. Hung Hom,

8. Little Hongkong,

9. N?-tan Chung,

10. M?-tau Ts'?n,

11. Mong Kok,........

12. Pok-f? Lam,

13. Sai Ying-p'?n (H?kk?),

14. Sai Ying-p'?n (P?nt?),

15. Sh?i V?n,

16. Shu-h? V?n,

17. Shek ?,

18. Shek-t'ong Ts?i,

19. Sheung Wan,

20. Stanley,

21. T?i-kok T?i,

22. T?i Wong Kung,

23. Tang-lung Chau, (H?kk?),

24. Tang-lung Chau, (P?nt?), 25. To-kw? W?n, (H?kk?),

26. T?-kw? W?n, (IIok-l?),

27. Ts at Tsz-m?i, 28. W?n-tsai,

20. Wong-nai Chung,

556

???:????????

23

23

253.50

59

59

119.30

556

13,959.21

117

117

596.00

53

354.00

29

62.10

24

62.17

12

63.00

26

63.00

23

62.10

23

62.10

10

67.16

1

88

250.00

3

93

248.50

17

17

63.70

62

62

163.00

29

29

78.70

79

81

345.50

89

89

327.00

64

68

322.00

40

40

62.10

38

43

296.85

38

1

39

123.00

41

6

47

148.50

36

36

63.00

25

25

63.70

31

31

73.10

81

38

119

255.00

26

26

123.00

30. Yau-m? T?, .

39

39

165.70

1,747

180

1,927

18,895.99

TABLE IV.

AVERAGE EXPENSE of each Scholar at the Government Schools during 1875.

Expenditure,...

Deduct Fees from Scholars at the Central School,

Total,.........

..$18,895.99

2,595.00

.$16,300.99

1. Average Expense of each Scholar at the Government Schools,

2.

3.

"

33

#

29

Central School,....

11

21

11

Native Schools,

$ 8.45 20.44

3.60

NOTE.-Item 2 should perhaps be two dollars less and item 3 one dollar more, because part of the salary of the Head Master of

the Central School, who is also Inspector of Schools, should be charged against the Village Schools.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

TABLE V.

AVERAGE MONTHLY ENROLMENT and DAILY ATTENDANCE at the Government Schools for 1875.

Average Enrolment.

Average Daily Attendance.

Average Enrolment.

Average

Daily Attendance.

1. Aberdeen,

10.90

9.01

Brought forward,

836.36

732.31

2. Ap-l? Chau,

32.36

25.94

3. Central School,

410.54

378.98

17. Shek ?,

18.36

16.29

4. Girls' School,

68.81

54.68

18. Shek-t'ong Ts?i,

44.18

33.07

5. H? W?n,

36.72

32.10

19. She?ng W?n,

52.90

46.74

6. Hok ?n,

7. Hung Hom,

8. Little Hongkong,

9. M?-tan Chung,

16.63

10.95

20. Stanley,

54.18

48.39

16.27

14.37

21. T?i-kok Tsui,

32.36

29.74

12.27

11.96

22. T?i Wong Kung,

30.63

24.75

18.18

16.54

23. Tang-lung Chau, (H?kk?),

11.81

8.34

10. M?-tau T's in,..

15.36

12.23

24. Tang-lung Chau, (P?nt?),

33.27

27.78

11. Mong Kok,

18.45

14.76

25. T'?-kw? W?n, (H?kk?),

29.09

26.44

12. Pok-f? Lam,...

9.72

9.18

26. T'?-kw? Wan, (Hok-l?),

19.81

16.82

13. Sai Ying-p'?n, (H?kk?),

56.63

52.56

27. Ts'at Tsz-m?i,

20.08

15.99

14. Sai Ying-p'?n, (P?nt?),

57.90

51.02

28. W?n-tsai,

65.18

51.27

15. Sh?i W?n,

13.81

9.93

29. Wong-nai Chung,.

16.18

11.35

16. Sh?u-k? W?n,

41.81

28.10

30. Yau-m? T?,

33.63

29.18

Carried forward,........

836.36

732.31

TOTAL,..

1,298.02

1,118.46

TABLE VI.

MAXIMUM and MINIMUM ENROLMENT and DAILY Attendance at the Government Schools during 1875.

Maximum Monthly Enrolment.

Minimum Monthly Enrolment.

Maximum Daily Attendance

Minimum Daily Attendance

(Monthly Average.) (Monthly Average.)

1. Aberdeen,

15

8

12.45

6.07

2. Ap-l? Chau,..

45

18

37.30

15.23

3. Central School,

436

353

407.05

338.07

4. Girls' School,

76

55

62.52

50.08

5. H? W?n,

6. Hok ?n,

7. Hung H?m...

8. Little Hongkong,

9. M?-tau Ch?ng,

41

28

35.16

25.25

22

13

20.23

9.19

19

12

16.65

10.07

15

12

14.75

10.89

}

20

17

17.69

14.38

10. M?-tau Ts in,

18

11

15.69

9.38

11. Mong Kok,

22

12

21.00

10.50

12. Pok-f? Lam,

10

9

9.75

8.59

13. Sai Ying-p'?n, (H?kk?),

60

48

58.16

44.17

14. Sai Ying-p'?n, (P?nt?),.

73

34

62 94

29.91

15. Sh?i W?n,

16

12

12.96

7.56

16. Sh?u-k? W?n,

52

21

44.61

12.74

17. Shek ?,

21

18

17.44

15.18

18. Shek-t'ong Ts?i,.

53

21

39.88

17.92

19. She?ng W?n,

62

46

57.76

36.33

20. Stanley,

58

42

53.19

39.16

21. T?i-kok Tsui,

38

17

36.38

13.07

22. T?i Wong Kung,

34

27

29.69

17.92

23. Tang-lung Chau, (H?kk?),

15

6

13.39

3.19

24. Tang-lung Chau, (Punt?),

38

18

33.42

17.17

25. T'?-kw? W?n, (H?kk?),

31

18

29.94

15.80

26. T'?-kw? W?n, (Hok-l?),

20

18

19.69

15.15

27. Ts'at Tsz-m?i,

23

9

20.18

5.88

28. W?n-tsai,

29. Wong-nai Chung,

73

20

30. Yau-m? T?,

38

1,464

988

2228

61.91

37.68

13.75

8.95

20

36.42

17.53

1,311.95

863.01

TABLE VII.

SUMMARY of ENROLMENT and ATTENDANCE at the Government Schools for the last Fourteen Years.

1862

Total Enrolment for the Year,

Max. Daily Attendance, (monthly

average),

Minimum Monthly Enrolment,... Min. Daily Attendance, (monthly

average),

733

621

505 414

299 301

1863 1864 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875

535 502 597 623 700 916 942 1,302 1,292 1,480 1,838 1,931 1,927

469 417 535 572 610 664 748 950 937 1,157 1,326 1,271 1,312

3

434

418

435

533 572

627 683 741 837 852 974 988

324 330 337

408 460

504 556 571 665 760 836 863

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

TABLE VIII.

ENROLMENT and ATTENDANCE at the Central School during 1875.

83

1. January,.

2. February,

3. March,

4. April,. 5. May,. 6. June, 7. July,.. 8. August, 9. September, 10. October,

11. November,

12. December,

?

Number Enrolled.

Average Daily Attendance.

353

338.07

436

394.98

435

407.05

421

391.48

413

378.15

423

391.11

413

398.72

423

381.96

?

407

374.50

404

368.03

388

360.37

Total Number of Scholars present during the year, Average Monthly Enrolment,.

556.00

410.54

Average Daily Attendance for the year,

378.98

TABLE IX.

NUMBER of SCHOLARS attending Schools receiving Grants-in-Aid (under the Provisions of the Scheme of 1873), and Amount gained by each, in 1875.

Boys.

GIRLS.

TOTAL.

AMOUNT OF GRANT.

1. Basel Mission Girls' School,

2. Baxter School, (Sai Ying-p'?n),

3. Baxter School, (Staunton Street),

4. Baxter School, (T?i-p'ing Sh?n),

5. London Mission School, (T?i-ping Sh?n), 6. London Mission School, (Wan-tsai),

7. St. Saviour's Day School,

   8. St. Stephen's Church School, 9. Victoria Boys' School,

?

?

C.

145

gates::::

9298:

65

72

56

56

145

75

56

ONESKIING

328.50

71.50

120.00

114.00

110.00

210.00

161.00

75

238.00

56

98.00

430

249

679

1,451.00

TABLE X.

ENROLMENT and ATTENDANCE at Schools receiving GRANTS-IN-AID during 1875.

Maximum Minimum Maximum Minimum Daily

Monthly Monthly Attendance Enrolment. Enrolment. (Monthly Average).

Daily Average Attendance Monthly

(Monthly Enrolment. Average).

Average Daily Attendance

for the Year.

1. Basel Mission Girls' School,.

60

50

58.95

40.30

57.50

54.96

2. Baxter School, (Sai Ying-p'?n),

63.

24

43.85

16.60

48.45

36.59

3. Baxter School, (Staunton Street),

53

35

41.58

26.42

43.27

34.87

4. Baxter School, (T?i-ping Sh?n),

53

33

43.44

27.11

45.72

38.20

5. London Mission School,(Tai-p'ing Sh?n),

82

27

76.40

27.00

62.08

58.92

6. London Mission School, (W?n-tsai),

68

31

62.95

25.28

58.66

54.08

7. St. Saviour's Day School,

107

87

105.50

76.04

95.27

85.39

8. St. Stephen's Church School,

72

53

69.28

50.54

64.72

60.50

9. Victoria Boys' School,..

43

37

41.40

32.62

40.41

36.09

TABLE XI.

Class

of School.

PERCENTAGE of PASSES in the various subjects in which the GRANT-IN-AID SCHOOLS were examined in 1875.

Name of School.

Reading. Writing.

mar.

Arith- Gram- Geogra- metic.

phy.

History.

Repeti- Expla- Compo- tion, nation, sition, (Chinese) (Chinese) (Chinese)

Class IV

1. St. Saviour's Day School,..

98.1

57.4

37.0

74.1

81.2

100 (a)

...

2. Victoria Boys' School,

96.5

72.4

44.8

93.3

83.3

" III

3. Basel Mission Girls' School,

97.8

91.2

55.6

80.0

82.3

""

I

""

4. Baxter School, (Sai Ying-p'?n),

94.4

66.6

...

100 (b) 100 (c)

""

"}

5. Baxter School, (Staunton Street),

84.6

88.5

50.0

A

76.9

38.5

...

>

"

6. Baxter School, (T?i-p'ing Sh?n),

82.1

92.8

100 (d)

76.9

100 (e)

""

"

7. London Mission School, (T?i-p'ing Sh?n),

87.3

82.9

55.5

31.6

39.3

33.3

""

8. London Mission School, (W?n-tsai),

94.0

84.0

80.0

80.0

92.3

60.0

"

""

"

9. St. Stephen's Church School,

95.9

79.6

95.5

100 (f)

97.2

31.8

(a) (b) 18 (c) 3

examined.

""

">

(e)

(?) 27

"2

(d) 2 examined.

4

84

/12TH

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

TABLE XII.

NUMBER of UNEDUCATED CHILDREN in the Colony in 1875.

Number of Children in the Colony under Sixteen Years of Age, as per last Census,...... 20,664 Deduct, as being under Six Years of Age, suy.. Deduct, as attending Schools of all denominations, say,

7,564

3,800

11,364

Total Number of Uneducated Children,.......

9,300

APPENDIX II.

CENTRAL SCHOOL EXAMINATION PAPERS FOR 1875.

1. 11-13-7.

3

2. § (-9) + ? (r?5) = $(r?7) + 18.

FIRST CLASS.

I. ALGEBRA. (Time: 4 hours.)

3. Find the G. C. M. of G.2-6μ2 + 2-2 and 12ao-15x + 3.

(60 marks.)

   4. I bought a certain number of gallons of wine for ?94. I used 7 gallons, and sold of the remainder for ?20. How many gallons did I buy?

5. One day I employed 4 men and 8 boys and paid them 40/. Another day, I had 7 men and 6 boys, and gave them 50/. What were the daily wages of each?

   6. A, B and C divided a sum of money among themselves in this way: the shares of A and B amounted to $900; the shares of A and C to $800, and those of B and C to $700.

$800, and those of B and C to $700. What was the share of each?

II.

ARITHMETIC. (Time: 4 hours.)

(60 marks.)

1. I transfer ?1,000 stock from the 4 per cents at 90 to the 3 per cents at 72. What is the decrease in my income? 2. The cost price of a book is 6/8d., the expense of sale 5 per cent upon the cost price, and the profit 25 per cent upon the whole outlay. Find the selling price.

   3. A, B and C rent a field for C11.6.: A puts in 70 cattle for 6 months, B 40 for 9 months, and C 50 for 7 months. What ought C to pay?

4. A cube contains 56 solid feet, 568 solid inches: find its edge.

   5. The height of a tower on a river's bank is 50 feet; the length of a line from its top to the opposite bank 65 feet. What is the breadth of the river?

6. What degree Centigrade corresponds to 86° F.; and what degree Fahrenheit corresponds to 40° C.?

I. CALCIUM :-

III.

CHEMISTRY. (Time: 4 hours.)

(80 marks.)

(a) Describe the manufacture of Lime.

(b) Give some account of Mortars and Cements.

(c) Give the causes of the hardness of water, and state how it may be removed.

II. ALUMINIUM :——

(a) Where does it occur naturally, and how is it prepared?

(b) Show how Alum is prepared from Shale.

(c) Give the properties of clay, and some account of its principal varieties.

III. MAGNESIUM :-

(a) What are its properties?

(b) Where does Sulphate of Magnesium occur naturally? What are its properties and uses?

(e) How is Magnesia Alba prepared? Show the result in symbols.

IV. ZINC:

(a) What are its chief ores, and how are they reduced?

(b) What are its chief uses?

(c) What are the properties and uses of Oxide of Zine?

V. CADMIUM:-

(a) How is it obtained?

(b) What are its properties?

(c) To what practical purposes have the metal and its compounds been applied?

VI. IRON :-

(a) What are the principal ores of iron?

(b) Describe the Blast Furnace.

(c) Distinguish Cast Iron, Malleable Iron and Steel, and give some account of how they are manufactured.

IV. COMPOSITION. (Time: 4 hours.)

(100 marks.)

The Great Earthquake of Lisbon.

V. DICTATION.

(50 marks.)

   "One of the most interesting phenomena connected with earthquakes is the great sea-wave which rolls in upon the land with such destructive effects. This wave is observed only when the origin of the shock is at the bottom of the sea. When the shock has its origin on land, and the earth-wave approaches the sea, it first causes the water to retreat for a short way, and then to return with considerable force, but seldom beyond the point at which it had previously stood. The first retreat in this case is caused by the rising of the beach with the swell of the earth-wave; and its immediate subsidence, while the edge of the water is in its turn elevated, causes the return-wave, which then flows back upon the shore."

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

VI. DRAWING. (Mechanical and Free Hand.)

(Time: 4 hours.)

1. To construct any regular polygon of which a line AB is the given side.

2. Describe an ellipse, its transverse and conjugate diameters being given.

3. Trisect a right angle.

4. Inscribe three circles in an equilateral triangle, each circle touching two of its sides.

5. To construct a regular undecagon, the circumscribing circle being given.

6. Free hand from copy.

(50 marks.)

85

VII. GEOGRAPHY. (Time: 3 hours.)

(50 marks.)

1. Give as many proofs as you can of the rotundity of the Earth.

2. Give a short description of the Pacific Ocean.

3. Starting from Hongkong, and going in a straight line right round the Globe, over what seas and rivers; through what countries and islands; and near what cities would you have to pass?

4. Give an outline of Australia and New Zealand, defining the Colonies of the former and the Provinces of the latter. 5. Draw a Map of China Proper, defining the XVIII Provinces; showing the courses of the Yellow River and the Yangtsze; and marking the positions of the principal Lakes.

6. Give a short account of the productions of China.

1. Define a Semicircle and a Parallelogram.

VIH, GEOMETRY.

(Time: 3 hours.)

2. From the greater of two straight lines to cut off a part equal to the less. 3. To bisect a given finite straight line, that is, to divide it to two equal parts. 4. Any two angles of a triangle are together less than two right angles.

5. To draw a straight line through a given point parallel to a given straight line.

1. Write this in simple sentences.

2. Paraphrase it.

IX. GRAMMAR.

(Time: 3 hours.)

"Sun and moon and stars shine o'er thee;

See thy surface ebb and flow;

Yet attempt not to explore thee

3. Conjugate all the verbs in the stanza.

In thy soundless depths below."

4. Write the Perfect Indicative and Pluperfect Potential, Active, of shine.

(50 marks.)

(40 marks.)

5. How many meanings of the word sound do you know? Construct short sentences to show how the word is variously used.

X. MENSURATION. (Time: 4 hours.)

(60 marks.)

1. Find the area of a triangle whose base is 42 feet and perpendicular height 14 feet.

2. The parallel sides of a courtyard are 80 feet and 120 feet respectively, and the perpendicular height between them is 60 feet. Find the cost of turfing at 18 cents per square yard.

3. The side of a hexagonal plot of land in a city is 10 yards. What would be rent of it at 12 cents per square yard per annum. (The multiplier is 2.6).

4. The diameter of the planet Venus is 7,510 miles. Find its area, supposing it to be a disc.

     5. The arch of a circular bridge is 24 yards' span, and the cord stretching from the key-stone to the pediment of the arch is 15 yards. Find the

length of the arch.

XI. TRANSLATION.

Chinese into English.

(Time, for this and following paper together: 3 hours.)

滿樣?拾蘿而

蘿芡日爾

而返子則拾

山前籬菜

與子舁尸

KIEKI

筷頓現急舁

滿面羞?天

樣其交出言

從老可如祖

?子日待後

禮殯

祖後何

different kinds of animals

病簋昔必

而 死

死不有

上蘿棺

不孝

有一人甚

XII. TRANSLATION.

English into Chinese,

有不讀書識

字者謂之化

外地球萬國

讀書識字

【亦有多

民必貧窮國

必衰射

(Time. See preceding paper.)

國化

(60 marks.)

禮義之俗其

之文墨之邦

其邦

(60 marks.)

國中有讀書

識字之人謂

"The three

                       above-mentioned, viz., the reindeer, the blue and white foxes, and the white bears, were the only food these wretched mariners tasted during their continuance in this dreary abode. We do not at once see every resource; it is generally necessity which quickens one invention, opening by degrees our eyes, and pointing out expe- dients which otherwise might never have occurred to our thoughts. The truth of this observation our four sailors experien- ced in various instances. They were for some time reduced to the necessity of eating their meat almost raw, and without either bread or salt, for they were quite destitute of both."

86

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

(100 marks.)

XIII. TRANSLATION.

Chinese into English.

(SMITH PRIZE.)

(Time, for this and following paper together: 4 hours.)

之舟師

管駕者謂

謂之舵工

上役使者

商賈所造

居多供船

遠用各載謂而 器船者藉船船

藉船船相限天 行其視人之激氣藉製謂

以其載輪駛之水造之揚

船有二等

船不可通

老船 造者涉所

涉所貨船者力火機帆 I 通非海

XIV. TRANSLATION.

English into Chinese.

(SMITH PRIZE.)

(Time. See preceding paper.)

天下萬國

(100 marks.)

"At night, after the sun has set, the surface of the earth sends back into the air a great deal of the heat it had received during the day, and consequently then becomes much colder than the air. It thus cools the air resting on it, and causes it to part with some of its moisture and deposit it on the ground; because when air is cold it can hold less moisture than when warm. The watery drops thus gathered on the ground in clear nights are called by the name of dew. Dew serves to moisten the soil in seasons of dryness; when neither clouds nor rain can be formed. It is deposited more abundantly on clear nights than on cloudy ones, because the earth then sends off its heat more freely towards the sky. It has been cal- culated that enough dew settles on the ground in England during the course of one year to cover its entire surface five inches deep with water, if none of it was again removed from the place on which it fell.”

Marks gained by the Scholars of the

FIRST CLASS.

1875.

60 60 80 100

50

50

50

50 40 60 60

60

100

100

920

}

1,

60

40 80

2,

39

60

67

3.

40

40

77

4,

20

60

45

5,

24

48

48

6,

30

40

78

7,

50

58

48

88

8.

40

40

41

Algebra.

Arithmetic.

Chemistry.

Composition.

生日蛋方尚古出場| Dictation.

Drawing.

Geography.

Geometry.

49

43 33 49

41

50

43

49

49

45

26

45

46

50

35

50

42

40

19

50

45

44

25

47

49

37

24

32

46

46

41

31

9000008 Grammar.

35

36

58

45

36

36

52

29

36

25

48

42

60

54

34

60

60

41

23

36

52

49

37

48

56

42

9,

38

38

47

95

50

50

41

45 36

48

57

20

Mensuration.

Translation

gag=8+8* Chi. into Eng.

9959335

Translation Eng. into Chi.

Translation

(Special)

Translation

Chi. into Eng.

Eng. into Chi.

(Special.)

95

96

817

46 95

91

793

57 90

89

760

98

95

759

98

91

737

92

731

90

719

80

92

718

90

15

670

10,

17

20

42

84

45

41

26

38

20

60

50

43

82

96

664

11,

15

20

28

38

41

48

28

45

18

60

48

48

86

75

598

12,

18

27

43

60

36

50

30

21

36

50

33 80

80

586

13,

46

50

66

93

47

29

40

38

36 42

15

25

15

567

14,

39

46

7

40

41

46

38

23

48

33

44

70

567

15,

30

10

· 72

75

46

48

25

48

19

60 38

10

10

556

16.

15

40

6

40

42

50

15

19

30 36 40

41

94

548

17,

15

40

40

40

36

18

39

13 24

43

46

534

18,

0

5

55

40

44 32

14

39

23 36 46

44

50

510

19,

10

30

77

35

32

39

13

36

51 40

78

496

20,

22

40

7

20

38

48

17

44

12

46 32

45

40

75

486

21.

10

10

2

25

42

45

20

25

19

24 46

38 70 80

456

22,

6

20

9

30

46

47

18

20

13

12 33

23,

28

22

15

25

42

44

9

15

9

36

43 80 40 26 60

76

453

81

452

24,

10

13

0

20

42

50

25

27 21

12 40

42 80 63

445

25,

20

19

20

37

48

25

4

36

30 37 70

86

441

26,

10

20

10

35

39 45

17

87

11

24

37 38

40

78

431

27,

0

0

40

42

20

26

23

36

25

36

80

68

423

32,

28,

29.

30,

31,

10

0

0

30 39

29

20

14

24

33

39

40

80

393

0

60 38

47

6

30

14 30

33

25

20 86

393

5

26

60 46

36

20 15

6

12

20

15

75

20

390

10

10

30

34

15

39

12

18 44

40

86

382

20

8

25

36

17

13

18

18 36

40

50

78

382

33,

0 20

16

98

48

23

14

30

22

42

0

0

0

313

34,

18

0

5

88

49

18

12

10

40 20

30

10

312

35,

20

10

14

10

26

22

17

29

30

26

20 62

289

36.

26

0

65

48

14

14

30

40

26

0

281

37,

0

10

70 46

40

26

17

11

12

5

10

20

274

FREDERICK STEWART,

Inspector of Schools.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

87

    The Marine Sorter who left in the Ceylon has not succeeded in getting on board the Lombardy to sort the English Mail.

His colleague at Singapore, upon whom reliance was placed to supply the deficiency, has tele- graphed that he is too ill to proceed.

The Mail will therefore be delivered from two-and-a-half to three hours after landing.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 8th February, 1876.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG.

Cape Collinson Harbour Light.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

    Notice is hereby given, that a Harbour Light will be exhibited on Cape Collinson on and after March 1st next.

The illuminating apparatus is fixed Dioptric of the Sixth Order showing a white light on the following bearings, which are magnetic and taken from Seaward:

From N. 22° W. by East to S. 22° E.;

and showing a red light,—

From S. 22° E. by West to N. 22° W.

     The focal plane of the light is 200 feet above mean sea level, and in clear weather it should be seen at a distance of 8 miles.

    Ships making for Victoria Harbour, Hongkong, from the Northward and Eastward, by keeping the white light of Cape Collinson in sight, will avoid the Bokhara and Tathong Rocks, also the rocks outlying Sy Wan Bay.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 12th February, 1876.

H. G. THO?SETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

No. 31.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 14th instant, for the erection of a Government Store or Godown.

The Specification and Plan can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th February, 1876.

NOTICE.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The undersigned hereby gives notice that, as the Signalman at Victoria Peak is seldom able to see vessels approaching Hongkong from the North, directions have been given to the Officer in Charge of Cape d'Aguilar Lighthouse to telegraph, to the Harbour Office, the position of any ships in the offing which may have their House Flags or official numbers flying.

    The Masters of Vessels not provided with House Flags should signal the name of the Agent to whom they wish to be reported.

    The bearing and distance of the Vessel from Cape d'Aguilar will be given. Cape d'Aguilar is nine nautical miles from the anchorage off Victoria.

Masters of ships should hoist their Signals as soon as they think the Flags can be distinguished from Cape d'Aguilar.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 28th January, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master.

88

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

NOTICE.

Victoria Peak Signal Station.

In order to prevent confusion in indicating whether an approaching Steamer has the English, French or American Mail on board, the Ensign representing that Mail will be hoisted under the Ball at the Mast head together with a distance signal.

With a view to lessening the number of Flags hoisted in making a distance signal (which is now a 3-flag signal), the Flags of the Commercial Code have been numbered, letter B. representing num- ber 1, and so on to W. or number 18, the Code signal representing the Cipher.

In practice these signals will be found not to interfere with the general signals in the book.

The Community should bear in mind that a two-flag signal, such as C. F., which, at the Yard Arm would mean that the vessel signalled bore N. b E., when hoisted at the Mast head will hence- forth signify that the vessel is 24 miles off.

    The numerical table for distances on the present Victoria Peak Signal Cards will be discontinued ; and owners of such Cards should number their Flags, when they will at once understand how far off a vessel is, without reference to any table.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 19th January, 1876.

Harbour Master.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 11TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Min.

Max.

February 5

30.15

57

30.13

59

56

59

30.06

6

30.15

59

30.18

62

56

62

30.12

??

30.14

60

30.13

63

56

63

30.08

27

8

30.21

60

30.19

61

57

63

30.18

9

30.31

60

30.28

56.5

53.5

62.5

30.22

""

10

30.23

58

30.20

60

55.5

60

30.16

""

11

30.21

59.5

30.17

61.5

56

61.5

30.11

8888288

60

62

61

62.5

59

60

62

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

RAIN.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

METER.

Self Registering

Force, range from 0 to 12.

Min. :

Max.

6 A.M.

NOON. G P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. · F.

[In inches during the, previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

NOON.

1876.

Feb. 5 28.26 28.30 28.30 28.26 28.2648.5 52.0 54.0 48.0 51.5 53.0 48.0 53.5 E

4 E

5 E

3

0.02

!

!

6 A.M., close fog and showery; noon,

fine, clear and cloudy.

""

628.28 28.34 28.32 28.26 28.25) 52.0 54.0 51.5 52.0 53.5 50.0 50.0 56,0 NW

i

2N

2 NW

2

0.00

Fog with openings at intervals

throughout.

7 28.28 28.33' 28.32 28.26 28.26 54.0 56.5 54.0 53.0 53.5 53.0 49.0 57.5 N

2 E

3 ENE

3

0.00

99

""

828.32 28.37 28.38 28.36 28.36 50.0 57.0 53.0 50.0 55.0 | 53.0 50.0 58.0 E

"

928.43 28.46, 28.44 28.42 28.41 49.0 50.0 50.0 48.5 49.0 48.5 47.0 58.0

NE

??

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passing fog at intervals.

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Fog past night; 10 A.M., fine, very

hazy.

0.00

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THERMO-

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

METER.

Self Registering.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 11th February, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Avery, Montaguel Andrews, C. S. 1 A-Coo

1 1

Cruz, J. de la Chun Loong Cummings, Mrs. 1 Concei??o,

1

Begna, Mr. A. 2

Maria

Barr. C.

1

Chiong Siu

Fat

Bembridge,

1

Chokshun

Revd. E. R.j

Buckland, J.

Letters. Papers.

Gordeen, T. L. 1

Ho Cheaw Chia 2

Hagen, Capt.}

Harris, John S. 1 1 Harding, Mr. Hutchison, J. 1

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

Leong Weng

Choon

Letters. Papers,

1

Lazerini, An-}1

giolo Lantly, Mr.

Morris, H.

Letters. Papers.

89

Lets. Paps.

3

Siebold, A. von Sinith, H. M. 1 Silva, Avelina dal Sevilla, Juan

Pastor Salles, Mcnsr. }

Pugno, Egidio 1 Profumo, Luis 1 Parker, Edward 1

Purdie, W. L.

1

Pinto, Andr? C. 1

1

Petterson,

2

1

Miura, Madme. 1 regd.

Sjomanen

David

1

Piotrowski, R. de

1

Smith, Joseph E.1

Morrison

1

Piton, Capt.

3

Scott, Mrs. H. 1

Malherbe,

Monsr. de

} 1

J. G.

Santos, Marcelino1

Paes, A. M.

Marks, F. W.

2

Tiang Pean

Myer, Madme. R.1

Mun Kee

Quan ( Hay

2

Wols, Louis

King, H. S.

1

Mun Hing

Warren, H.

Cousins, A.W.0.1

18

Favre, Clement 1 Fong Mow

Kirkwood, Thos. 1

4

1

Niccolopoloo

Civetta, J.

45

Lee Afoong,Mrs.1

Ngo Knam

Cruz, Manoel?

Maria

}

1

Goddard, T. Gonzalez, Felipe

14

Lee, E.

Lentz, Wm.

22

Paack, Ferd. J. 1

Rusk, Madme. 1 Ryall, Mr. Rodrigues, Joana 1 Ridshard, G. (Pilot)

Wade, J. M.

1

1

Ward, John

2

Wanch, Monsr. 1

1

Yuen

1

Blake, Thomas 1 Brunning,

Capt. Thos.

Burlingame

Dr. J. S.

Dowson, Hon.

Richard Dawes, George 3 Davis, W. B. 1 Davies, David 2

Johnson, Mrs. A.1 Jones, Thomas 1

Australasian Sketcher.

Chemnitzer Tageblatt. Chinese Sketches.

Die Gartenland. Dog Diseases.

Engineering. Ermelosch Zendingsblad.

Journal de S. Petersburg.

Krieger Zeitung.

Books, &c., without Covers.

La Sicilia Cattolica. Lincolnshire Gazette. London Society, (Christ-

mas Number.)

My Youth.

Pall Mall Gazette. Peterhead Sentinel. Polytechnisches Journal.

Revue Universelle.

Russian Papers.

Short Route to Australia. Stettiner Zeitung. Sunday at Home.

The Frosty Caucasus. Trautenauer Wochen-

blatt.

Wesleyan Methodist Ca-

lendar, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Anazio

4

Caroline

Letters. Papers.

4

For Merchant Ships.

Lotters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Esmeralde

1

Lucra

1

Prince Louis 2

4

Star of China 1

Aldebaran

4

Calabar, s.s.

5 2

Laju

1

Pearl, s.s.

1

Sir Henry Parker 1

Argonaut

6

1

Cushan

A medine

1

Christina

Alexandra

6

Chusan

Formosa Fealy Flyino

Lainmermuir

Paraguay, s.s.

14

Peuledo, s.s.

1

Terentia

4

Min

1

Pontu, s.s.

1

Alexander

1

Charlotte

Gosshawk

19

Monarchy

1

Tagus, s.s.

1

Abbotsford

1

Andrews

Manired

1

Retriever

Tyburnia

2

Annie Fish

1

Ching-too

Annie Grey

1

Capelara Artica 1

Hazel Holme 1 Hope

Miss Kilmansegg1

Rover of Bal-

3

timore

}1

Tung Shan

1

Benj. D. Sewall 1 Belcome

1

Dilharree Dartmouth

2

Huntley Castle 2 Helens

Uda

2

Northam Castle 1

Rover of the Seas 1

1

Robert Boak

2

Isabella

10

1

Olympia, s.s. Ousari

1 regd.

Rookwood

9

1

Ruth

114

Venis Virginia

2

1

Champion of

E. J. Spencer

Rachel

1

Victory

the Seas

1

16

1

Channel Queen 2 Cape Horne

Carricks Corea

Ellen Brewes England's Glory 3 E. P. Bouverie 3 Eleanor Estepona

James Wilson 1

A

Kassa

1

Prince Arthur 1 Portland Pride of the

Rica Genova

3

Rajah, s.s.

William Davie 4

William Turner 1

62

Kingston Castle 1 Killarney, s.s.

1

Thames Pelham

Steffone

1

Sir Harry Parkes 8

4

Western Chief 1 Wigtany

1

For H. M. Ships.

Letters.

Audacious 10 (1 reg.) Frolic

Letters.

1

Letters.

June

1

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1

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Letters.

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Detained for Postage.

Heard, Revd. C. M., Anoka, Minnesota,. Little, Miss Mary C., Norrvalk, Huron, Ohio, ....................1

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu, Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

.1 Letter.

1

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Dead Letters.

Conklin, James, Mare Island Hospital, San Francisco, Cuthbertson, J. M., Wansfill, Maryborough, Queensland, Ebrahimbhoy, Currimbhoy, Madras,

Lee, Edward, Storekeeper, Bombay,

Lowe, Mrs., Arlington Hotel, Cobourg, Canada,

Moran, Mrs., Stewardess, P. & O. S. S. Malta, Brindisi,

1

Edwards, Mrs., Queen's Road, West Croydon, Surrey, Gaerthe, R. J., Delft, Holland,

Nichols, H. J., Bart., Landsdowne House, Portland Place, London,

1

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1

Gibbon, Mrs., Ravensworth, Sydney,

Rutland, W., H. M. S. Shearwater, Aden,

1

Gomez, M., Bangalore,

Smith, Miss N., 3, Shooter's Hill Road, Blackheath,

1

Harrington, Capt., care of Boole and Webster, San Francisco, Harvey, Miss, Poste Restante, Port Said,

1

Sproules, Thomas, 415, Kent Street, Sydney,

1

1

Hope, B., Sailors' Home, Wells Street, London,

1

Symons, C. W. H., Strand, Williamstown, near Melbourne, Wild, F., Norwich, England,

1

1

Kirkwood, Miss, Ireton House, Cheltenham,

Wood, Mrs., 38, Faubourg St. Honor?e, Paris,

Kolff, C. L. Hollert, Antwerp,

The above letters have been returned from various places at which the addressees cannot be found. If not claimed within three days they will be

opened and returned to the writers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 11th February, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

90 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

THE

IE next

NOTICE.

of the

       CRIMINAL SESSIONS Supreme Court will be held on Friday, the Eighteenth day of February, A.D. 1876, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Deputy Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

U

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

A

By Order,

W. II. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

NOTIFICATION.

Copy of the JURY LIST for 1876, is posted at the Supreme Court House for inspection. Notice of any inaccuracies, omissions, objec- tions, &c., must be given to the Registrar cu or before Monday, the 14th day of February, A.D. 1876, in accordance with the provisions of Section 8 of Ordinance No. 11 of 1864.

It is further notified that no person whose name is on the List as a Jurar will be excused from service on the ground of any exemption to which he may be entitled, or on the ground of any want of qualification, miless such exemption shall have been claimed and established, or such want of qualification duly proved, at or before the time above specified.

F. S. HUFFAM, Deputy Registrar.

HONGKONG & SILANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION,

TWENTY-FIRST

REPORT OF THE COURT OF DIRECTORS

TO THE

ORDINARY YEARLY GENERAL MEETING

OF

SHAREHOLDERS

TO BE HELD

AT THE CITY HALL, HONGKONG, On THURSDAY, the 17th February, 1876.

To the Proprietors of the

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

GENTLEMEN,

The Directors have now to submit to you a general Statement of the affairs of the Corporation, and Balance Sheet for the half-year ending 31st December last.

   The net profits for that period, including $106,026 brought forward from last account, after paying all charges and deducting interest paid and due, amount to $336,713.49, of which, after taking out Rebate on Bills not yet dive, and Remuneration to Directors, there rem.us for appropriation $314,111.51.

From this sum, the Directors recommend the distribution of a Dividend of $3.75 per Share, being equivalent to 3 per cent for the half-year (or 6 per cent per annum): this will absorb $150,000, and, of the Balance, they propose retaining in Contingent Account $145,000, to meet losses already incurred and further eventual losses on present outstandings, carrying the balance of $19,111.51 to the credit of new Profit and Loss Account.

   The Directors regard the half-year's profit as satisfactory, and they are happy in being able to recommend a moderate dividend to the Share- holders, while providing for all bad and doubtful debts, old and new, and leaving the Reserve Fund unitouched.

   The Directors have pleasure in informing the Shareholders that the anticipations with regard to doubtful accomts 33

              expressed in the last Report have been more than realized.

During the past half-year, numerous failures have again taken place, by some of which, unfor- tunately, the Bank has su tained losses. These, avever, are fully provided for in the amount Er posed to be vetalard in Contingent Account.

   The Directors congratulate the Shareholders on the improved position of the Bank's affairs generally, and they look with confidence to a Successful inture.

Local Committee in London.

The Directors have appointed the following gentlemen to act as a Consultative Committee in London, viz.:

Mr. A. H. PHILLPOTTS,

Director of London and County Bank.

Mr. E. F. DUNCANSON,

of Messrs. T. A. GIBB & Co.

Mr. ALBERT DEACON,

of Messrs. E. & A. DEACON.

Agencies.

Special Agents have recently been appointed at San Francisco and Manila.

Directors.

Mr. WM. H. FORBES resigned his seat at the Board on leaving the Colony, and Mr. S. W. POMEROY has been appointed in his stead.

In conformity with the provisions of the Deed of Settlement, two members of the Court, Messrs. E. R. BELILIOS and J. F. CORDES, retire from the Direction, but they are cligible for re-election and offer themselves accordingly.

Mr. E. R. BELILIOS has been appointed Chairman of the Corporation for 1876, vice Mr. ADOLF ANDR?, whose term of office now expires, and the latter gentleman has been elected Deputy Chairman.

Auditors.

The accounts have been audited by the Honour- able PHINEAS RYRIE and Mr. H. B. GIBB, and the Directors have pleasure in recommending the re-election of these gentlemen as Auditors for the year 1876.

Chief Management.

Mr. JAMES GREIG has been granted a year's furlough, and, during his absence, Mr. THOMAS JACKSON has been appointed to act as Chief Manager.

ADOLF ANDR?,

Chairman.

HONGKONG, 10th February, 1876.

ABSTRACT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

31st December, 1875.

ASSETS.

Cash and Bullion,

Government Securities,

Exchange Remittances,

Bank Premises,..

Dead Stock,

..$ 4,358,747.90 2.547.461.70

Bills Discounted, Loans and Credits,... 9,251,608,00

LIABILITIES.

Paid-up Capital... Reserve Fund,

..$100,000.00 Marine Insur. Account,... 50,006.15

Notes in Circulation,...$ 1,881,906.27 Deposits......

11,526,205.86

Exchange Acceptances, Profit and Loss Account,

18,153,281.19 230,937.05 92.328.91

$34,634,864.75

$ 5,000,000.00

RESERVE FUND.

To Balance on 31st December, 1875,......$100,000.00

By Balance on 30th June, 1875,... $100,000.00

JAMES GREIG, Chief Manager. H. SMITH, Accountant.

ADOLF ANDR?,

E. R. BELILIOS, Directors. H. HOPPIUS,

We have compared the above Statements with the Books, Vouchers and Securities at the Head Office, and with the Returns received from the various Branches and Agencies, and have found the same to be correct.

P. RYRIE,

H. B. GIBB,} Auditors.

Hongkong, 8th February, 1876.

THE HONGKONG FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED.

NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS.

HE Seventh Ordinary Annual Meeting of

Thacholders in the above Company will be

held at the Offices of the Company, No. 7, Queen's Road, on Thursday, the 17th February next, at Three o'clock in the afternoon, to receive a Statement of Accounts to 31st December, 1875, the Report of the General Managers, and to elect a Consulting Committee and Auditors.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. General Managers, Hongkong Fire Insurance Company, Limited. Hongkong, 3rd February, 1876.

NOTICE.

R. MEYER ELIAS SASSOON has been admitted a Partner in our Firm from the 1st January ultimo.

E. D. SASSOON & Co.

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY

OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. In Liquidation.

NOTICE.

LL Persons holding Warrants against un- claimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their Claims will not be 150,006.15 recognised.

13,408,109.63

15.789,535.48 836,713.49

$34,634,361.75

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

Dr.

CORPORATION.

31st December, 1875.

To AMOUNTS WRITTEN OFF:

Remuneration to Directors, $20,000.00 Rebate on Bills not due,... 2,601.98

To DIVIDEND ACCOUNT:

At the rate of Six per cent per annum

on $5,000,000,

$22,601.98

150,000.00

145,000.00

To CONTINGENT ACCOUNT:

Amount set aside to meet Losses, To BALANCE:

Carried forward to next half-year,...... 19,111.51

Cr.

By Balance of Undivided Profits, 30th

June. 1875,.......

By Amount of Net Profits, for the Six Months ending 31st December, 1875, after deducting all Expenses and Interest paid and due,.......

$336.713.49

ADOLF ANDR?, F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 18th December, 1875.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 8.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 19TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 42.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Regulations, made by His Excellency the Governor in Council, under Section V of Ordinance No. 4 of 1868, are published for general information.

By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th February, 1876.

REGULATIONS

Made by the Governor in Council, under Section V of Ordinance No. 4 of 1868.

I. In the absence of the Superintendent, the Senior Assistant Superintendent will command. the Brigade; and in the absence of the Superintendents, the Foremen will take charge according to seniority.

II. On the alarm of Fire, the bell will be rung without delay, first with a quick alarm for five minutes to be followed by single, double, or treble beats to denote the situation of the Fire. One stroke indicating the Eastern District, Eastward of Murray Barracks. Two, the Central, from Murray Barracks to the Harbour Office; and three, the Western District.

(a.) The Foremen and Pioneers will at once proceed to the Fire and prepare for the arrival of the Engines, they must carefully examine the premises on Fire and the surrounding buildings and obtain all possible information as to the water supply with the view to the most effective working of the Fire Engines. They should use every means in their power to exclude all avoidable currents of air from the Fire and ascertain whether there are any communications with the adjoining houses by the roof, gable, or otherwise.

(b.) The Engine Drivers will immediately light fires,* and all Members of the Brigade stationed on the Central District will hasten to the Central Fire Brigade Station to assist in taking the Engines to the Fire, but those men who are in charge of Hose Reels, Coal Carts, Ladders, Supply Carts, &c., must on no account neglect those duties which they have been specially appointed to perform.

    III. On the arrival of the Engines, the Assistant Foremen and the Assistant Engine Drivers will at once connect the Delivery Hoses with the Engines, and then run them out towards the Fire as directed by the Superintendents or Foremen. After this, the Suction Hose will be carefully connected, and the Assistant Engine Driver will see that it is properly screwed home. It must always be borne in mind that the shorter the Suction Hose the greater is the power obtained.

(a.) The Hosemen attached to each Engine will see that the Hose is laid on in as straight a line as practicable without twists, sharp turns, or unnecessary bends, they must, from time to time, observe the position of the Hose Reel so that they may be always prepared to replace promptly any length which may be burst or otherwise damaged.

IV. Foremen and Assistant Foremen are expected to make themselves acquainted with the water system of Victoria, (a plan of which will be supplied), to know the position of Main Plugs in all parts of the town, and also the tanks from which they are supplied. They should be able to give the men under them instructions on all points relating to their duty, such as connecting, disconnecting, and running out Hose, and also as to the position of Main Plugs, Wells, and other sources of water

* This is to be considered discretionary when the Fire is known to be at a considerable distance from the Station.

92 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

supply. It is their duty to ascertain the cause of Fire in each case, and to report the same to the Superintendent, also to observe the conduct of the Officers and Men under them, and to report any irregularity on their part without delay.

(a.)

When on duty at a Fire, they must see that the Men at the branch are placed in such a position that the stream may actually strike the burning materials. Playing at random through a window should be avoided, whenever it is possible to obtain better position either by entering the house which is on fire, by ascending the roof of an adjoining building, or otherwise. They should see that a safe retreat is kept open for the Men at the branch, and that those working Manual Engines are not exposed to unnecessary danger.

V.-Engine Drivers and Assistant Engine Drivers should be thoroughly acquainted with the water system, and should know where a supply of fresh or sea water could most readily be obtained in any part of the town.

(a.) They will be held responsible that the Coal Carts, Hose Reels, Supply Carts, Ladders, &c., are at all times ready for use, and that these, together with a sufficient supply of Hose, and other material, accompany the Engine to which they are attached, to the Fire. (b.) In moving the Engines, they must be most careful that no injury is done to the Hose

of other Brigades.

(c.) They are to carry out the orders of the Engineer and are on no account to disconnect any portion of the Machinery without his permission, unless on an emergency they be ordered to do so by one of the Superintendents.

VI Without the permission of one of the Superintendents, no Fireman or other Member of the Brigade is, while on duty, to receive any refreshment whatever except that which will, when necessary, be supplied at the Government expense.

(a.) The duties of Firemen being different from those of Police Constables, the Senior Officer present may, at his discretion, allow the Men to smoke after the Fire has been extinguished; provided they are not actively engaged.

(b.) Members of the Brigade are not to receive orders from any one except their own Officers. They should always be respectful towards those with whom they are brought in contact and afford every assistance in their power to Members of other Fire Brigades.

(c.) As the reputation of the Brigade depends, in a great measure, upon the behaviour of the Firemen, any case of incivility or disrespect will be considered to disqualify them for the post.

VII. In the Out-Stations, where there are no Officers of the Brigade, the Police Inspector may take charge of the Engine in the event of a Fire. At other times, the care of the Engine and other Fire Brigade material will rest with the Fireman who will see that the rules here laid down for working the Engines are observed. In the Eastern and Western Districts of Victoria, also, the Senior Firemen will have charge of the Engines and other Fire Brigade equipment.

ENGINEER.

VIII. The Engineer must attend all Fires and all Inspections. He should, on the first day of each month, send to the Superintendent a Report, showing the condition of each of the Hand and Steam Engines stationed in Victoria, the repairs or alterations effected during the month, and those which he considers still necessary.

(a.) He is expected to instruct the Engine Drivers and Assistant Engine Drivers in their duties, and to supervise their work; and he should bring any disobedience or inattention on their part at once to the notice of the Superintendent.

(b.) He will test the boilers of all the Steam Engines of the Brigade once every six months under hydraulic pressure equal to at least fifty per centum more than that used at Fires, and report having done so to the Superintendent in writing.

IX.-European Firemen will be supplied with the following Articles of Clothing every two

years:-

1 Serge Tunic.

1 Serge Trowsers.

1 Cap.

2 Pairs of Boots.

   The Helmet, Belt, &c., will be supplied as required, and Clothing destroyed at Fires will, with the approval of the Superintendent, be replaced free of charge.

X.-The Watchmen and Stokers of the Fire Brigade will be stationed and employed as follows:-

Central Fire Brigade Station,

Harbour Master's Officers' Quarters,

West Point Engine House,

Superintendent's House,

Western Alarm Bell,

?

5 Watchmen.

4 Stokers.

2 Watchmen.

2 Watchmen.

1 Watchman.

2 Watchmen.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

DUTIES.

Central Station.

Watch Tower.

No. 1. Watchman,

No. 2.

19

No. 3.

""

No. 4.

77

.......from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.

9 P.M. to 12 P.M.

99

12 P.M. to 3 A.M.

99

3 A.M. to 6 A.M.

""

Engine House.

No. 1. Stoker,

No. 2.

94

No. 3.

17

No. 4.

""

No. 5. Watchman,

No. 1.

77

No. 2.

No. 2. No. 4.

"1

""

.from 6 P.M. to 12 P.M.

19

12 P.M. to 6 A.M.

6 A.M. to noon.

noon to 6 P.M.

""

6 P.M. to 2 A.M.

""

2 A M. to 6 A.M.

""

6 A.M. to 10 A.M.

99

10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

""

2 P.M. to 6 P.M.

93

The

Watchmen and Stokers, while on duty, must at all times be neatly dressed in uniform. man on the Tower will strike the hours and half hours by the ships' bells. He must keep a strict look-out and ring the alarm (vide Sec. II), without delay should he see a Fire in any part of Victoria. In doubtful cases, or in the event of fire on board ship, or in British Kowloon, he will call the Engine Driver without delay and be guided by his instructions.

The Stoker on duty in the Central Station will remain in the Engine room, and the Watchman. will be responsible for the rest of the building.

In the event of Fire, the Watchman on Engine House duty will remain in charge of the building while the other Watchmen and Stokers accompany the Engines and Hose Reels to which they are attached.

XI. Whenever any Foreman, Watchman, Engine Driver, or other Member of the Fire Bri- gade shall be guilty of any neglect or violation of duty, or Breach of Discipline, or shall be guilty of any disobedience to the Regulations framed under Section V of Ordinance No. 4 of 1868, or of any other misconduct as a Member of the Fire Brigade; or who shall not, upon ceasing to belong to the Brigade, deliver up all uniform, accoutrements and appointments entrusted to him for the perform- ance of his duty, then, upon proof thereof to his satisfaction, any Police Magistrate shall have power to order the offender to forfeit and pay a sam not exceeding twenty-five dollars, or award imprison- ment for any term not exceeding seven days together with forfeiture of pay during such impri-

sonment.

HARBOUR OFFICE AND WEST POINT ENGINE HOUSE.

     The Watchmen at these Stations will do duty in turn during the day and night six hours on and six off. While on duty, they must at all times be neatly dressed in uniform. No Watchman is to absent himself from his Station between the hours of 6 P.M. and 6 A.M. without permission.

WESTERN ALARM BELL.

The duties of Watchmen at this Post will be the same as those stationed in the West Point and Harbour Office Engine Houses.

Approved in Council,

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 43.

Road.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 28th instant, for the repairs of Caine

    The Specifications can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 19th February, 1876.

for the Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

DUTIES.

Central Station.

Watch Tower.

No. 1. Watchman,

No. 2.

19

No. 3.

""

No. 4.

77

.......from 6 P.M. to 9 P.M.

9 P.M. to 12 P.M.

99

12 P.M. to 3 A.M.

99

3 A.M. to 6 A.M.

""

Engine House.

No. 1. Stoker,

No. 2.

94

No. 3.

17

No. 4.

""

No. 5. Watchman,

No. 1.

77

No. 2.

No. 2. No. 4.

"1

""

.from 6 P.M. to 12 P.M.

19

12 P.M. to 6 A.M.

6 A.M. to noon.

noon to 6 P.M.

""

6 P.M. to 2 A.M.

""

2 A M. to 6 A.M.

""

6 A.M. to 10 A.M.

99

10 A.M. to 2 P.M.

""

2 P.M. to 6 P.M.

93

The

Watchmen and Stokers, while on duty, must at all times be neatly dressed in uniform. man on the Tower will strike the hours and half hours by the ships' bells. He must keep a strict look-out and ring the alarm (vide Sec. II), without delay should he see a Fire in any part of Victoria. In doubtful cases, or in the event of fire on board ship, or in British Kowloon, he will call the Engine Driver without delay and be guided by his instructions.

The Stoker on duty in the Central Station will remain in the Engine room, and the Watchman. will be responsible for the rest of the building.

In the event of Fire, the Watchman on Engine House duty will remain in charge of the building while the other Watchmen and Stokers accompany the Engines and Hose Reels to which they are attached.

XI. Whenever any Foreman, Watchman, Engine Driver, or other Member of the Fire Bri- gade shall be guilty of any neglect or violation of duty, or Breach of Discipline, or shall be guilty of any disobedience to the Regulations framed under Section V of Ordinance No. 4 of 1868, or of any other misconduct as a Member of the Fire Brigade; or who shall not, upon ceasing to belong to the Brigade, deliver up all uniform, accoutrements and appointments entrusted to him for the perform- ance of his duty, then, upon proof thereof to his satisfaction, any Police Magistrate shall have power to order the offender to forfeit and pay a sam not exceeding twenty-five dollars, or award imprison- ment for any term not exceeding seven days together with forfeiture of pay during such impri-

sonment.

HARBOUR OFFICE AND WEST POINT ENGINE HOUSE.

     The Watchmen at these Stations will do duty in turn during the day and night six hours on and six off. While on duty, they must at all times be neatly dressed in uniform. No Watchman is to absent himself from his Station between the hours of 6 P.M. and 6 A.M. without permission.

WESTERN ALARM BELL.

The duties of Watchmen at this Post will be the same as those stationed in the West Point and Harbour Office Engine Houses.

Approved in Council,

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 43.

Road.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 28th instant, for the repairs of Caine

    The Specifications can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 19th February, 1876.

for the Colonial Secretary.

94

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

POLICE NOTIFICATION.

   Notice is hereby given to LAU CI, lately residing at 32, Lower Lascar Row, Victoria, in this Colony, that unless the goods left in the said house are claimed within 14 days, the same will be sold by Auction.

Central Police Office, 14th February, 1876.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

POLICE NOTIFICATION.

On the 24th, 25th and 26th February, 1876, being the days fixed for the Races at Wong-Nei- Chung, the following Regulations, under Ordinance No. 10 of 1869, are to be observed.

I. Between the Clock Tower and the Eastern Market:-

(a.) All Horses and Vehicles going Eastward are to keep on the LEFT HAND, or

Northern, side of the Road.

(b.) On returning Westward, Horses and Vehicles are to keep on the RIGHT HAND, or Northern, side of the Road, passing any Vehicles they may meet according to the Common Rule of the Road.

II. (a.) All Horses and Vehicles going Eastward are to turn down to the Praya at the Eastern Market opposite the Guard Room, and continue along the Praya, Wanchai Road, East of No. 2 Station, and the Road West of Bowrington Canal.

(b.) All Horses and Vehicles returning from the Race Course are to keep the route autho-

rised in the preceding Sub-section.

III. Every person who shall ride or drive in a furious manner, or so as to endanger the life or limb of any person, or to the common danger of the passengers in any public Road, or thoroughfare, is liable to a penalty.

IV. (a.) Bearers of Chairs are to proceed Eastward on the RIGHT HAND (Southern) side of

the Road and to continue on through Wanchai and the Morrison Hill Gap.

(b.) Bearers of Chairs returning Westward are to keep on the LEFT HAND, or the

Southern, side of the Road, and are to pass over the same Roads as in going.

V. No Chairs will be allowed to remain in the Road, between the boundaries of the Cemeteries and the Grand Stand.

VI. Chairs to be arranged as directed by the Police Constables on duty at Wong-Nei-Chung.

W. M. DEANE,

Captain Superintendent of Police.

Victoria, Hongkong, 15th February, 1876.

NOTICE.

HONGKONG.

Cape Collinson Harbour Light.

  Notice is hereby given, that a Harbour Light will be exhibited on Cape Collinson on and after March 1st next.

The illuminating apparatus is fixed Dioptric of the Sixth Order showing a white light on the following bearings, which are magnetic and taken from Seaward:

From N. 222 W. by East to S. 22° E.;

and showing a red light,-

From S. 22° E. by West to N. 22° W.

  The focal plane of the light is 200 feet above mean sea level, and in clear weather it should be seen at a distance of 8 miles.

  Ships making for Victoria Harbour, Hongkong, from the Northward and Eastward, by keeping the white light of Cape Collinson in sight, will avoid the Bokhara and Tathong Rocks, also the rocks outlying Sy Wan Bay.

Harbour Department. Hongkong, 12th February, 1876.

II. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c.

!

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH FEBRUARY, 1876. 95

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 18TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter. meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

February 12

30.16

63.5

30.13

66

57

66

30.09

67.5

13

30.11

64

30.08

66

58

67

30.00

67

""

14

30.15

60

30.10

60.5

58

65

30.05

62

27

15

30.101

60

30.07

60

57

62

29.98

62

""

16

30.05

63

30.03

62.5

59.5

62.5

29.95

64

""

17

30.00

62

29.98

62

60.5

63

29.91

63

"

18

30.00

65

29.97

66

61.5

66.5

29.92

66

"

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER,

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

RAIN.

METER.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

Self

· Registering.

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.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. ? Dirn. F.

[In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

NOON.

1876.

Feb. 1228.34 28.37 28.37 28.31 28.30 54.0 59.0 58.0 53.5 58.0 57.5 53.5 60.5 ESE

4 ESE

4 E

3

0.00

!

?

"

1328.33 28.33 28.31 28.24 28.24 57.0 57.5 58.0 57.0 57.0 57.0 56.0 61.0 N

T

4 N

3 NW 4

!

0.00

"J

1428.28. 28.33 28.30 28.26 28.24 52.054.0 52.0 52.0 53.5 51.5 51.0 60.5 E

4 E

3 E

3

0.00

1528.25 28.30 28.26 28.19 28.18 50.0 54.0 53.0 49.0 53.5 51.0 49.5 55.5 |E

5 E

5 E

5

0.00

Cloudy, hazy throughout.

!

39

"

1628.21 28.24 28.23 28.18 28.17 54.5 58.0.57.0 54.5 57.5 57.0 53.0 58.0 E

1728.19 28.21 28.20′ 28.16 28.1657.0 60.0 60.0 57.0 60.0 60.0 56.0 60.5SE

4 SE

4 SE

5

0.00

?

!

!

1828.21 28.25 28.22. 28.18 28.18 61.5

61.0 64.0 61.5 64.0 61.0 60.0 64.0 S

5 SE

2 S

5 SSE

5

0.00

3.8

2

0.04

Overcast, hazy throughout.

6 A.M., fine, hazy; 9 A.M., close fog;

noon, fine, cloudy, hazy. Fog with openings at intervals.

Fog with openings at intervals.

Close wet fog with drizzly rain at

intervals throughout.

6 A.M., close wet fog with drizzly

rain; noon, openings in fog.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER Def?t.

THERMO-

DATE.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

METER.

Self Registering.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

'NOON

6 P.M.

Min. Max.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

NOON. 6 P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. | F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

1876.

"

Feb. 12 30.07 30.09 30.09 30.03 30.02 62.0 66.0 | 66.0 60.0 63.0 62.0 59.0 66.0 ESE

1330.04 30.04 30.01 29.94 29.94 61.0 66.5 67.5 60.0 63.0 63.0 58.0 69.5 Calm

1429.98, 30.02 30.03 29.98 29.98 59.0 61.0 60.0 58.0 59.0 59.0 58.0 71.0 E

1

2 E

0 NW

1 E

2 Calm

0

Cloudy and fine throughout.

1 NW

2

Fine and clear throughout.

2 ESE

2

Cloudy and fine.

!

15 29.98 30.02 30.00 29.82 29.91 62.0

61.5 63.0 58.0 58.0 58.0 '57.565.0 E

2

""

1629.93 29.93 29.96 29.89 29.88 64.0 64.0 63.0 61.0 62.0 62.0 60.0 64.5 ENE

ENE

2 ENE

4 ENE

2

Do. do.

3 ENE

2

Overcast and misty.

71

1729.88 29.93 29.91 29.84 29.83 62.5 63.5 63.5 61.562.0 63.0 61.0 65.0 E

2 E

3 E

3

18 | 29.88 29.93 29,90 29.84 29.83 65.0 ·68.0 68.0 64.0 67.0 67.0 61.5 68.5 E

1 ENE

1 E

1

6 A.M., overcast and misty; noon, gloomy with showery;

6 P.M. overcast and gloomy.

6 A.M., Overcast and misty; noon, cloudy and fine; GP.M.,

cloudy and fine.

Letters. Papers.

Begna, Mr. A. 3

Barr, C.

1

Avery, Montaguel Andrews, C. S. 1 A-Coo

Chun Loong Cummings, Mrs. 1 Concei??o,

Maria

Chiong Siu

Fat Chokshun

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Ho Cheaw Chia 2

T.

Hagen, Capt. 1

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 18th February, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Pugno, Egidio 1 Profumo, Luis 1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Lazerini, An-

giolo

-}·

1

Parker, Edward 1

Smith, Joseph E.1 Sevilla, Juan

Pastor

1

1

Harris, John S. 1 Harding, Mr.

Miura, Madme. 1 regd.

Purdie, W. L. 1

Scott, Mrs. H. 1

1

Morris, II.

Pinto, Andr? C. 1

Santos, Marcelinol

Morrison

Petterson,

Bembridge,

Revd. E. R.

Brunning,

Burlingame

Dr. J. S.

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

2

Such, H. J.

1

Malherbe,

1

Sjomanen

Monsr. de

Paes, A. M.

1

Capt. Thos.

4

Dawes, George 4 Davis, W. B.

Johnson. Mrs. A.1

Marks, F. W.

4

Tiang Pean

1

Jones, Thomas 1

Myer. Madme. R.1 Mun Kee

Quan 0 Hay

2

1

1

Favre, Clement 1 Fong Mow Fenn, James

King, H. S.

1

Kirkwood, Thos. 1

17

Mun Hing

1

Medon, Monsr. 1

1 regd.

Martin, Charles 1

Cousins, A.W.0.1 Civetta, J.

18

45

Cruz, Manoel?1

Cruz, J. de la 1

Goddard, T. Gonzalez, Felipe Gordeen, T. L. i Gibbon, Capt. R.1

Lee Afoong, Mrs.1 Lee, E.

1

Niccolopoloo

1

1

Leong Weng

1

Ngo Kuam

1

Choon

Lanthy, Mr.

1

Paack, Ferd. J. 1

Rusk, Madme. 1 Rvali, Mr. Rodrigues, Joana 1 Ridshard, G. (Pilot)

Smith, H. M. 1 Silva, Avelina dal

Wols, Louis

1

1

Warren, H.

1

Wade, J. M. Ward, John

1

2

1

1

Wanch, Monsr. 1

Willes, T. R.

3

Yuen

1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH FEBRUARY, 1876. 95

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 18TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter. meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

February 12

30.16

63.5

30.13

66

57

66

30.09

67.5

13

30.11

64

30.08

66

58

67

30.00

67

""

14

30.15

60

30.10

60.5

58

65

30.05

62

27

15

30.101

60

30.07

60

57

62

29.98

62

""

16

30.05

63

30.03

62.5

59.5

62.5

29.95

64

""

17

30.00

62

29.98

62

60.5

63

29.91

63

"

18

30.00

65

29.97

66

61.5

66.5

29.92

66

"

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER,

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

RAIN.

METER.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

Self

· Registering.

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.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. ? Dirn. F.

[In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

NOON.

1876.

Feb. 1228.34 28.37 28.37 28.31 28.30 54.0 59.0 58.0 53.5 58.0 57.5 53.5 60.5 ESE

4 ESE

4 E

3

0.00

!

?

"

1328.33 28.33 28.31 28.24 28.24 57.0 57.5 58.0 57.0 57.0 57.0 56.0 61.0 N

T

4 N

3 NW 4

!

0.00

"J

1428.28. 28.33 28.30 28.26 28.24 52.054.0 52.0 52.0 53.5 51.5 51.0 60.5 E

4 E

3 E

3

0.00

1528.25 28.30 28.26 28.19 28.18 50.0 54.0 53.0 49.0 53.5 51.0 49.5 55.5 |E

5 E

5 E

5

0.00

Cloudy, hazy throughout.

!

39

"

1628.21 28.24 28.23 28.18 28.17 54.5 58.0.57.0 54.5 57.5 57.0 53.0 58.0 E

1728.19 28.21 28.20′ 28.16 28.1657.0 60.0 60.0 57.0 60.0 60.0 56.0 60.5SE

4 SE

4 SE

5

0.00

?

!

!

1828.21 28.25 28.22. 28.18 28.18 61.5

61.0 64.0 61.5 64.0 61.0 60.0 64.0 S

5 SE

2 S

5 SSE

5

0.00

3.8

2

0.04

Overcast, hazy throughout.

6 A.M., fine, hazy; 9 A.M., close fog;

noon, fine, cloudy, hazy. Fog with openings at intervals.

Fog with openings at intervals.

Close wet fog with drizzly rain at

intervals throughout.

6 A.M., close wet fog with drizzly

rain; noon, openings in fog.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER Def?t.

THERMO-

DATE.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

METER.

Self Registering.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

'NOON

6 P.M.

Min. Max.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

NOON. 6 P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. | F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

1876.

"

Feb. 12 30.07 30.09 30.09 30.03 30.02 62.0 66.0 | 66.0 60.0 63.0 62.0 59.0 66.0 ESE

1330.04 30.04 30.01 29.94 29.94 61.0 66.5 67.5 60.0 63.0 63.0 58.0 69.5 Calm

1429.98, 30.02 30.03 29.98 29.98 59.0 61.0 60.0 58.0 59.0 59.0 58.0 71.0 E

1

2 E

0 NW

1 E

2 Calm

0

Cloudy and fine throughout.

1 NW

2

Fine and clear throughout.

2 ESE

2

Cloudy and fine.

!

15 29.98 30.02 30.00 29.82 29.91 62.0

61.5 63.0 58.0 58.0 58.0 '57.565.0 E

2

""

1629.93 29.93 29.96 29.89 29.88 64.0 64.0 63.0 61.0 62.0 62.0 60.0 64.5 ENE

ENE

2 ENE

4 ENE

2

Do. do.

3 ENE

2

Overcast and misty.

71

1729.88 29.93 29.91 29.84 29.83 62.5 63.5 63.5 61.562.0 63.0 61.0 65.0 E

2 E

3 E

3

18 | 29.88 29.93 29,90 29.84 29.83 65.0 ·68.0 68.0 64.0 67.0 67.0 61.5 68.5 E

1 ENE

1 E

1

6 A.M., overcast and misty; noon, gloomy with showery;

6 P.M. overcast and gloomy.

6 A.M., Overcast and misty; noon, cloudy and fine; GP.M.,

cloudy and fine.

Letters. Papers.

Begna, Mr. A. 3

Barr, C.

1

Avery, Montaguel Andrews, C. S. 1 A-Coo

Chun Loong Cummings, Mrs. 1 Concei??o,

Maria

Chiong Siu

Fat Chokshun

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Ho Cheaw Chia 2

T.

Hagen, Capt. 1

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 18th February, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Pugno, Egidio 1 Profumo, Luis 1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Lazerini, An-

giolo

-}·

1

Parker, Edward 1

Smith, Joseph E.1 Sevilla, Juan

Pastor

1

1

Harris, John S. 1 Harding, Mr.

Miura, Madme. 1 regd.

Purdie, W. L. 1

Scott, Mrs. H. 1

1

Morris, II.

Pinto, Andr? C. 1

Santos, Marcelinol

Morrison

Petterson,

Bembridge,

Revd. E. R.

Brunning,

Burlingame

Dr. J. S.

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

2

Such, H. J.

1

Malherbe,

1

Sjomanen

Monsr. de

Paes, A. M.

1

Capt. Thos.

4

Dawes, George 4 Davis, W. B.

Johnson. Mrs. A.1

Marks, F. W.

4

Tiang Pean

1

Jones, Thomas 1

Myer. Madme. R.1 Mun Kee

Quan 0 Hay

2

1

1

Favre, Clement 1 Fong Mow Fenn, James

King, H. S.

1

Kirkwood, Thos. 1

17

Mun Hing

1

Medon, Monsr. 1

1 regd.

Martin, Charles 1

Cousins, A.W.0.1 Civetta, J.

18

45

Cruz, Manoel?1

Cruz, J. de la 1

Goddard, T. Gonzalez, Felipe Gordeen, T. L. i Gibbon, Capt. R.1

Lee Afoong, Mrs.1 Lee, E.

1

Niccolopoloo

1

1

Leong Weng

1

Ngo Kuam

1

Choon

Lanthy, Mr.

1

Paack, Ferd. J. 1

Rusk, Madme. 1 Rvali, Mr. Rodrigues, Joana 1 Ridshard, G. (Pilot)

Smith, H. M. 1 Silva, Avelina dal

Wols, Louis

1

1

Warren, H.

1

Wade, J. M. Ward, John

1

2

1

1

Wanch, Monsr. 1

Willes, T. R.

3

Yuen

1

96

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

Australasian Sketcher.

Boletim do Governo.

Chemnitzer Tageblatt. Chinese Sketches.

Die Gartenland.

Dog Diseases. Daily Post.

Engineering. Ermelosch Zendingsblad.

Indian and Colonial

Government Gazette.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Journal de S. Petersburg. London Society, (Christ- Jersey Express General

Almanach.

Krieger Zeitung.

La Sicilia Cattolica. Lincolnshire Gazette.

mas Number.)

My Youth.

Metropolitan Terbernacle

Pulpit.

Pall Mall Gazette.

Peterhead Sentinel. Polytechnisches Journal. Pocket Books. Punch.

Revue Universelle. Russian Papers.

Short Route to Australia.

Stettiner Zeitung.

Sunday at Home.

The Frosty Caucasus. Trautenauer Wochen-

blatt.

Wesleyan Methodist Ca-

lendar, 1876.

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Anazie

4

Caroline

4

1

Formosa

2

Aldebaran

4

Calabar, s.s.

5

2

Fealy

Lammermuir Licka Till

1

Paraguay, s.s.

1

Santer, s.s.

3

1

Penledo, s.s.

1

Argonaut

6

Cushan

1

Flyino

Amedine

1

Christina

1

Min

1

Retriever

Alexandra

6

Chusan

1

Gosshawk

19

Monarchy

1

Alexander

1

Charlotte

Manired

1

Abbotsford

1

Andrews

Hazel Holme

Morning Star

timore

1 regd.

Annie Fish

1

Capelara Artica 1

Hope

3

Annie Grey

1

Criterion

1

Huntley Castle

Kover of Bal-

Rover of the Seas 1

Robert Boak 2

Terentia Tagus, s.s.

4

1

Tyburnia Tung Shan

1

Northam Castle 1

Rookwood

12

Chien Sheng,s.s.1

Ruth

11

Uda

A

Benj. D. Sewall 1

Isabella

10

1

Belcome

1

Dilharree

2

Olympia, s.s. Ousuri

1 regd.

Rachel

2

Rica Genova

Ben Ledi, s.S.

1

1

Dartmouth

James Wilson 1

British Crown 1

1

Danube, s.s.

Kassa

1

Champion of

1

E. J. Spencer 1

Kingston Castle 1

Prince Arthur 1 Portland Pride of the

Rajah, s.s.

1

Rance

1

1

Venis Virginia Victory

2

2

1

1

the Seas

Ellen Brewes

Channel Queen 2 Cape Horne

E. P. Bouverie 3

~2

1

Killarney, s.s. 1

Thames

Steffone

1

William Davie 4

Pelham

1

Sir Harry Parkes9

4

1

Esmeralde

1

Corea

E. M. Young

1

Luera Laju

Prince Louis

2

4

Star of China 1

Pearl, s.s.

1

Sir Henry Parker 1

William Turner 1 Western Chief 1 Wigtany 1

16 N

For H. M. Ships.

Letters.

Audacious 15 (3 reg.) Egeria

Letters.

1

Frolic

Letters.

2

Lapwing

Letters.

2

Letters.

Letters.

Mosquito Thistle

1 (reg.) 2 (reg.)

Victor Emanuel 7 Vigilant

1

Detained for Postage.

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

.1 Letter.

Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

.1

Heard, Revd. C. M., Anoka, Minnesota, Little, Miss Mary C., Norrvalk, Huron, Ohio, .......1

.1 Paper.

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 18th February, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

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NOTICE.

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E. D. SASSOON & Co.

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. In Liquidation.

AL

NOTICE.

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ADOLF ANDR?,

F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 18th December, 1875.

THE

DICTIONARY,

BY

THE REVD. W. LOBSCHEID.

HE above work, which has been chiefly com- piled for the purpose of aiding students in the study of Chinese literature, comprises many characters not met with in any of the Dictionaries hitherto published.

The selection of between 8,000 and 9,000 cha- racters will make it comparatively easy to find a character without counting the strokes of the compound figures, (minus the radical), and the addition of the Synonyms will prove a great help to such as are anxious to acquaint themselves more minutely with the character of the lan- guage.

The work contains 584 Imperial Octavo Pages and is neatly bound in cloth.

PRICE $8 per Copy.

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Hongkong.

Agents:-

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

Australasian Sketcher.

Boletim do Governo.

Chemnitzer Tageblatt. Chinese Sketches.

Die Gartenland.

Dog Diseases. Daily Post.

Engineering. Ermelosch Zendingsblad.

Indian and Colonial

Government Gazette.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Journal de S. Petersburg. London Society, (Christ- Jersey Express General

Almanach.

Krieger Zeitung.

La Sicilia Cattolica. Lincolnshire Gazette.

mas Number.)

My Youth.

Metropolitan Terbernacle

Pulpit.

Pall Mall Gazette.

Peterhead Sentinel. Polytechnisches Journal. Pocket Books. Punch.

Revue Universelle. Russian Papers.

Short Route to Australia.

Stettiner Zeitung.

Sunday at Home.

The Frosty Caucasus. Trautenauer Wochen-

blatt.

Wesleyan Methodist Ca-

lendar, 1876.

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Anazie

4

Caroline

4

1

Formosa

2

Aldebaran

4

Calabar, s.s.

5

2

Fealy

Lammermuir Licka Till

1

Paraguay, s.s.

1

Santer, s.s.

3

1

Penledo, s.s.

1

Argonaut

6

Cushan

1

Flyino

Amedine

1

Christina

1

Min

1

Retriever

Alexandra

6

Chusan

1

Gosshawk

19

Monarchy

1

Alexander

1

Charlotte

Manired

1

Abbotsford

1

Andrews

Hazel Holme

Morning Star

timore

1 regd.

Annie Fish

1

Capelara Artica 1

Hope

3

Annie Grey

1

Criterion

1

Huntley Castle

Kover of Bal-

Rover of the Seas 1

Robert Boak 2

Terentia Tagus, s.s.

4

1

Tyburnia Tung Shan

1

Northam Castle 1

Rookwood

12

Chien Sheng,s.s.1

Ruth

11

Uda

A

Benj. D. Sewall 1

Isabella

10

1

Belcome

1

Dilharree

2

Olympia, s.s. Ousuri

1 regd.

Rachel

2

Rica Genova

Ben Ledi, s.S.

1

1

Dartmouth

James Wilson 1

British Crown 1

1

Danube, s.s.

Kassa

1

Champion of

1

E. J. Spencer 1

Kingston Castle 1

Prince Arthur 1 Portland Pride of the

Rajah, s.s.

1

Rance

1

1

Venis Virginia Victory

2

2

1

1

the Seas

Ellen Brewes

Channel Queen 2 Cape Horne

E. P. Bouverie 3

~2

1

Killarney, s.s. 1

Thames

Steffone

1

William Davie 4

Pelham

1

Sir Harry Parkes9

4

1

Esmeralde

1

Corea

E. M. Young

1

Luera Laju

Prince Louis

2

4

Star of China 1

Pearl, s.s.

1

Sir Henry Parker 1

William Turner 1 Western Chief 1 Wigtany 1

16 N

For H. M. Ships.

Letters.

Audacious 15 (3 reg.) Egeria

Letters.

1

Frolic

Letters.

2

Lapwing

Letters.

2

Letters.

Letters.

Mosquito Thistle

1 (reg.) 2 (reg.)

Victor Emanuel 7 Vigilant

1

Detained for Postage.

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

.1 Letter.

Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

.1

Heard, Revd. C. M., Anoka, Minnesota, Little, Miss Mary C., Norrvalk, Huron, Ohio, .......1

.1 Paper.

""

""

ALFRED LISTER, Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 18th February, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

JUST PUBLISHED.

COPPER PLATE PRINTING.

Uits Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- A CHINESE AND ENGLISH VISITING CARDS neatly printed from Plate,

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

M

By Order,

W. H. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

NOTICE.

R. MEYER ELIAS SASSOON has been admitted a Partner in our Firm from the 1st January ultimo.

E. D. SASSOON & Co.

Hongkong, 3rd February, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. In Liquidation.

AL

NOTICE.

LL Persons holding Warrants against un- claimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their Claims will not be recognised.

ADOLF ANDR?,

F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 18th December, 1875.

THE

DICTIONARY,

BY

THE REVD. W. LOBSCHEID.

HE above work, which has been chiefly com- piled for the purpose of aiding students in the study of Chinese literature, comprises many characters not met with in any of the Dictionaries hitherto published.

The selection of between 8,000 and 9,000 cha- racters will make it comparatively easy to find a character without counting the strokes of the compound figures, (minus the radical), and the addition of the Synonyms will prove a great help to such as are anxious to acquaint themselves more minutely with the character of the lan- guage.

The work contains 584 Imperial Octavo Pages and is neatly bound in cloth.

PRICE $8 per Copy.

NORONHA & SONS,

Hongkong.

Agents:-

In Europe,... Messrs. H. S. KING & Co., London. Shanghai, Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Hongkong, 15th April, 1871.

at the Printing Establishment of

NORONHA & SONS.

"THE HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE.”

Subscription:

Per Annum, Payable in advance, Extra copies,

......$12.00 .......each, $0.50

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QU

DIE

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DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 9.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 26TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 44.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held on the Spot, on Monday, 6th day of March, 1876, at 3 o'clock P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th February, 1876.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, 6th March, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of a Lot of Crown Land in the Colony of Hongkong for a Term of seventy-five Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No.

of

Registry No.

Sale.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual Upset Rent. Price.

N.

S.

E. w. Square ft.

feet. feet. feet. feet.

1

59

The Gap, Victoria Peak,...

140.0 233.0 589.0|596.6|109,844 25.21 200.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

     1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise, the Lot shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

     3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of Sale pay into the Colonial Treasury the full amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down.

      4. The Purchaser of the Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 75 Years to be computed from the 25th day of December, 1875, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June, and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot herein- before contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Covenants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Farm Lots in the Colony of Hong- kong.

     5. The Purchaser of the Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

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6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any portion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Pur- chase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

8. The Purchaser of the Lot shall within One Week from the day of Sale mark out the boundaries. of his Lot by fixing granite boundary posts, of not less than 9 inches square, at cach angle of the said Lot.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER.

Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

Registry Number and

of Sale

Lot. Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

No. 45.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The contract for scavenging the City of Victoria held by Au-Cheung-Li, of No. 8, Middle Street, Shek-Tong-Tsui having been cancelled, it is hereby notified that from the 1st of March proximo the above mentioned contract will be held during the remainder of the year 1876, by Lam-Tak-Wing, of No. 10, Queen Street.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th February, 1876.

No. 43.

Road.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 28th instant, for the repairs of Caine

The Specifications can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 19th February, 1876.

for the Colonial Secretary.

t

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6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any portion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Pur- chase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

8. The Purchaser of the Lot shall within One Week from the day of Sale mark out the boundaries. of his Lot by fixing granite boundary posts, of not less than 9 inches square, at cach angle of the said Lot.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER.

Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

Registry Number and

of Sale

Lot. Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

No. 45.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The contract for scavenging the City of Victoria held by Au-Cheung-Li, of No. 8, Middle Street, Shek-Tong-Tsui having been cancelled, it is hereby notified that from the 1st of March proximo the above mentioned contract will be held during the remainder of the year 1876, by Lam-Tak-Wing, of No. 10, Queen Street.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th February, 1876.

No. 43.

Road.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 28th instant, for the repairs of Caine

The Specifications can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 19th February, 1876.

for the Colonial Secretary.

t

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH FEBRUARY, 1876.,

No. 46.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Table of Meteorological Observations, taken at the Government Civil Hospital during the Month of January, 1876, is published for general information.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th February, 1876.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY, 1876. 86 feet above mean low level of Spring Tides.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

WIND.

99

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

DAY OF MONTH.

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

DAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.*

MAX.

MAX.

DIUR-

IN THE SHADE. Max, and Min, of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

SUN,

BULB

IN

SUN, MIN. BULB ON Ex- GRASS.

VACUO. POSED.

NAL

RANGE,

IN

SHADE.

9 A.M. 3 P.M.

Min. Max. Noon.

Temp. at

DIURNAL

RANGE, BULB

EXPOSED.

HYGROMETER.

MIN.

IN SOIL,

DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN SHADE. SHADE.

G

HUMIDITY

COMPLETE SATURATION =100.

DEW POINT.

QUARTER.

0-10.

21 hours OUS 24 HOURS. IN MILES.

MOVE-

MENT

DURING

RAIN IN

INCHES

DURING

THE

PREVI-

CLOUD.

INCHES

DEEP.

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

Saturday,

Sunday,

30.12

30.04

61.0

69.0

67.0

82.

78.

48.0

8.0

30.0

62.0

66.0 67.0

62.0

61.0

30.17

30.13

61.0

69.0

67.0

82. 78.

48.0

8.0

30.0

62.0 66.0

67.0 63.0

73.

62.0 83. 73.

73.

57.0

58.0

E.

215

60.6

58.0

E.

E.

195

3

Monday,

30.28

30.17

55.0

65.0

63.0

76. 74.

46.0

10.0

28.0 50.0

68.0

64.0

64.0

60.0 78.

77.

60.8

56.7 N.

N.

152

4

Tuesday,

30.28

30.10

5

Wednesday,

30.14

30.04

6: Thursday,

30.10

30.02

7 Friday,

30.05

29.95

8 Saturday,

30.00

29.98

9 Sunday,

30.04

29.96

10: Monday,

30.20

30.15

:

11 Tuesday,

30.25

30.18

12

Wednesday,

30.32

30.22

13

Thursday,

30.35

30.27

14

Friday,

30.30

30.19

15

Saturday,

30.25 30.13

16 Sunday,

30.17 30.10

17

Mondlay,

30.12

30.01

18 Tuesday,

30.05

29.98

19

Wednesday,

.30.12

30.04

20

Thursday,

30.15

30.06

21

Friday,

30.15

30.06

22

Saturday,

30.10

30.05

23

Sunday,

30.08

30.02

24

Monday,

30.05

29.98

25 Tuesday,

29.95

29.90

26

Wednesday,

30.10

30.04

27

Thursday,

30.22

30.10

28

Friday,

30.25

30.17

29

Saturday,

30.23

30.11

* This Thermometer has been broken and is not yet replaced.

56.0

64.0

61.0

75. 72.

47.0

8.0

25.0

57.0

60.0

61.0

56.0

57.0

76.

77.

52.5

53.5

E.

E.

144

0.02

+880

57.0

66.0

64.0

76. 73.

46.0 9.0

27.0

59.0 63.0

65.0 60.0

62.0

82.

83.

57.5

59.5

N.

E.

169

10

61.0 69.0

67.0

88. 79.

48.0

31.0

62.0

65.0

68.0

62.0

65.0

83.

83.

59.5

62.6

E.

E.

142

0.06

10

62.0

69.0

67.0

88.

81.

48.0

33.0

62.0 69.0

67.0

88.

81.

47.0

61.0 69.0 67.0

91.

87.

47.0

40.0 62.0

63.0 66.0 68.0 84.0 63.0 65.0 65.0 65.0 66.0

64.0 66.0

88.

$8.

62.4

64.4

Calm E.

129

63.0 63.0

88.

88.

61.4

61.4 N.

[E.

145

0.21

10

63.0

64.0 88.

88.

61.4

62.4 E.

E.

156

0.03

53.0 62.0 58.0

78. 75. 45.0

30.0 54.0

59.0 57.0

53.0 51.0 66.

65.

47.7

45.5 N.

N.

179

49.0

58.0

!

57.0

76. 72.

44.0

9.0

28.0

50.0

53.0

57.0

47.0

51.0 64.

65.

41.0

45.5

N.

N.

134

49.0

58.0

57.0

76.

72.

44.0

9.0

28.0

50.0

54.0

56.0

47.0

49.0

59.

60.

40.1

42.4 N.

N.

131

47.0

58.0 57.0

76.

72.

44.0

11.0 28.0

49.0

52.0

55.0

47.0

45.0

59.

56.

37.9

39.3 N.

N.E.

133

47.0

61.0

59.0

79.

71.

45.0

14.0

29.0

55.0

60.0

48,0

53.0

GO.

62.

41.3

46.8 IN.E.

S.

119

51.0

61.0

59.0

74.

79.

45.0

10.0

29.0

52.0

57.0

60.0 51.0

54,0 65.

66.

45.5

48.7 IN.E.

N.E.

127

55.0

65.0

63.0

81.

77.

46.0

10.0

31.0

56.0

59.0 65.0

55.0 61.0

76.

78.

51.4

57.7 N.E.

N.

115

56.0

65.0

63.0

81.

77.

46.0

9.0 31.0

57.0

59.0 61.0

55.0

56.0

76.

72.

51.4

51.7

E.

N.

129

56.0

68.0

66.0

86. 79.

47.0 12.0

32.0

57.0

63.0

67.0

59.0

62.0

77.

73.

55.6

58.0 IS.E.

S.E.

131

55.0 03.0

59.0

83.

8.0

47.0

32.0 57.0 57.0 59.0

52.0

54,0

70.

71.

47.4

49.5 S.

S.E.

152

54.0

64.0

60.0

85. 79.

47.0

10.0

32.0 56.0 58.0

61.0

53.0

56.0

71.

72.

48.5

51.7 S.

W.

196

54.0

64.0

60.0

85. 78.

47.0

10.0

31.0

56,0 56.0 61.0

52.0

50.0 75.

72.

48.2

51.7 N.

W.

239

51.0

59.0

61.0

78. 75.

44.0

10.0

31.0

52.0

56.0

59.0 51.0

53.0

70.

66.

40.3

47.7 N.

W.

212

51.0 63.0

60.0

82. 78.

45.0

12.0

33.0 52.0

56.0

60.0

51.0

55.0

70.

62.

46.3

49.0 N.

E.

268

0.20

53.0 62.0

59.0

77.

72.

9.0

44.0

28.0

55.0

57.0

57.0

54.0

54.0

81.

81.

51.2

51.2 E.

E.

259

0.49

10

10

54.0 63.0

60.0

86.

82.

44.0

9.0

38.0

55.0

60.0

61.0

57.0

58.0

82.

82.

54.4

55.4

W.

? .

246

10

42.0

52.0

49.0

69.

72.

41.0

10.0

28.0

44.0

47.0 48.0

42.0 43.0

67.

67.

36.4

37.5 IN.

W.

261

38.0 49.0

47.0

70.

68.

39.0 11.0

29.0

40.0

43.0

47.0

37.0

40.0

59. 56.

29.8

32.2 N.

N.

294

37.0: 50.0

48.0

71. 68.

39.0

13.0 29.0

39.0

49.0

53.0 42.0

43.0

55.0 53.0

76.

69.

41.0

12.0

28.0

44.0

49.0

46.0 54.0 44.0 48.0 67.

57.

59.

34.4

39.0 IN.

N.

231

64.

38.6

42.1

N.

E.

226

Sunday,

30.15

30.07

43.0

55.0

53.0

76.

69.

41.0

12.0

31

Monday,

30.10

30.02

51.0

59.0

57.0

79.

72. 45.0

8.0

28.0 44.0

52.0

27.0

51.0 55.0

56.0

47.0 49.0 74. 65.

42.8

43.2 E.

E.

279

58.0

51.0

52.0

70.

66.

46.3

46.6

N.E.

E.

262

???

Mean

30.15

30.07

52.6

62.0

59.7

79. 75.

45.0 9.6 30.2 53.7

57.7 63.6

53.1

55.1

80.

71.

49.2 56.0

186

1.01

Summary of January, 1875:-Mean Shade Temp.,

.57.8

Total Rain fall,

1874:-

59.5

""

>>

""

""

""

1873:-

58.0

>>

""

""

>>

""

""

1872:-

.60.1

1.01 inches. Rain fell on 0.33

1.47 ""

0.08

6 days.

"}

"}

99

""

""

>>

>>

""

""

""

1871:-

63.1

0.07 "}

"}

>>

>>

""

""

""

""

1870:-

.60.2

0.30 ""

3521O

75

>>

""

""

C. J. WHARRY, M.D.,

Superintendent.

""

"

"

""

>>

""

>>

39

100 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

POLICE NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given to LAU CHI, lately residing at 32, Lower Lascar Row, Victoria, in this Colony, that unless the goods left in the said house are claimed within 14 days, the same will be sold by Auction.

Central Police Office, 14th February, 1876.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

NOTICE. HONGKONG.

Cape Collinson Harbour Light.

Notice is hereby given, that a Harbour Light will be exhibited on Cape Collinson on and after March 1st next.

The illuminating apparatus is fixed Dioptric of the Sixth Order showing a white light on the following bearings, which are magnetic and taken from Seaward:

From N. 22° W. by East to S. 22° E.;

and showing a red light,-

From S. 22° E. by West to N. 22° W.

The focal plane of the light is 200 feet above mean sea level, and in clear weather it should be seen at a distance of 8 miles.

Ships making for Victoria Harbour, Hongkong, from the Northward and Eastward, by keeping the white light of Cape Collinson in sight, will avoid the Bokhara and Tathong Rocks, also the rocks outlying Sy Wan Bay.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 12th February, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 25th February, 1876.

Cruz, J. de la Chun Loong Cummings, Mrs. 1

Maria

Leong Weng

Choon

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1

1

Ngo Kuam Noack, C.

Paack, Ferd. J. 1 Pugno, Egidio 1 Profumo, Luis 1 Farker, Edward 1 Purdie, W. L. 1

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Rodrigues, Joana 1

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1

1

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1

A-Coo

1

Abdoollaly

1

Concei??o,

Ho Cheaw Chia 2

1

giolo

Lazerini, An-}

1

Abdoolhoosen

Chiong Siu

T.

Hagen, Capt. 1

Miura, Madme. 1 regd.

Begna, Mr. A. 3

Fat

Barr, C.

1

Chokshun

Harris, John S. 1 Harding, Mr.

Morris, II.

1

1

Pastor

1

Morrison

1

Santos, Marcelinot

Bembridge,

Malherbe,

Revd. E. R.

Dawes, George 4

Irons, Wm. C. F.1

Brunning,

Davis, W. B.

1

Capt. Thos.

4

Mousr. de Marks, F. W.

}

Pinto, Andr? C. 1

Such, II. J.

I

Petterson,

2

4

Sjomanen

Darling, D. N.

1

Jolinson, Mrs. A.1

Myer, Madme. R.1

l'aes, A. M.

1

Tiang Pean

I

Burlingame

Mun Kee

1

1

Dr. J. S. Band, C. W.

Civetta, J.

Favre, Clement 1

King, II. S.

1

Mun Hing

1

Fong Mow

Quan ( Hay

2

Wols, Louis

1

1

Kirkwood, Thos. 1

7

Medon, Monsr. 1

Warren, H.

Fenn, James

1 regd.

45

Lee Afoong, Mrs.1

Martin, Charles 1 Marks, D.

Rusk, Madme.

1

Wade, J. M.

1

1

Ryall, Mr.

1

Ward, John

2

Cruz, Manoel

Maria

}

Goddard, T.

1

Lee, E.

1

1

Ridshard, G.

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Gonzalez, Folipe

1

Lanthy, Mr.

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(Pilot)

Willes, T. R. 3

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Journal de S. Petersburg. Jersey Express General

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Australasian Sketcher.

Dog Diseases.

Daily Post.

Boletim do Governo.

Chemnitzer Tageblatt.

Chinese Sketches.

Indian and Colonial

La Sicilia Cattolica.

Die Gartenland.

Government Gazette.

Lincolnshire Gazette.

Erinelosch Zendingsblad. Krieger Zeitung.

London Society, (Christ-

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My Youth.

Metropolitan Terbernacle

Pulpit.

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Revue Universelle. Russian Papers.

Short Route to Australia.

Stettiner Zeitung. Sunday at Home.

The Frosty Caucasus. Trantenauer Wochen-

blatt.

Wesleyan Methodist Cs-

lendar, 1876.

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers.

Anazie

4

Corea

For Merchant Ships.

1 E. M. Young

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Aldebaran Argonaut

4

Caroline

4

1

Luera Laju

1

Prince Louis 2

4

Star of China

1

1

Pearl, s.s.

1

Santer, s.s.

3

6

1

Calabar, s.s.

5

2

Formosa

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1

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1

Amedine

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1

Fealy

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11

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l'outu, s.s.

1

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4

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1

Alexander

Abbotsford

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1

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1

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19

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3

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Tyburnia Tung Shan

4

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lover of Bal-

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timore

Uda

2

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A

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1

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2

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4

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Rookwood

12

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1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH FEBRUARY,

For H. M. Ships.

Letters.

Letters.

Letters.

Audacious 15 (3 reg.) Egeria

1

Frolic

3 (2 reg.) Lapwing

1876.

101

Letters.

Letters.

Letters.

Thistle

1 (reg.)

Victor Emanuel 7

Detained for Postage.

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

1 Letter.

Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

.1

""

Heard, Revd. C. M., Anoka, Minnesota,. Little, Miss Mary C., Norrvalk, Huron, Ohio, .......1

..1 Paper.

ALFRED LISTER,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 25th February, 1876.

Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 25TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter. meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

February 19

""

21

""

""

29

????

30.16

60

30.15

60

59

66

30.07

60

20

30.12

58.5

30.11

60.5

56.5

30.05

59

30.03

58

57.5

58

61

30.09

62

60

29.97

56

22

30.05

52

30.03

53.5

50

54

29.97

55

23

30.09

55

30.06

57

54.5

58

30.01

59.5

24

30.09

58

30.07

59.5

51

60

30.02

61

""

25

30.10

64.5

30.08

64.5

59

64.5

30.04

66

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

BAROMETER.

DATE.

IIYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER,

WINDS.

RAIN.

Self Registering.

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.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

In inches during the|

previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

NOON. Dirn. P. Dirn. F.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON.

1876.

Feb. 1928.26 28.30 28.28 28.23 28.23 55.0 53.0 52.0

"

""

52.5 51.0 53.0 64.0 E

20 28.26 28.29 28.27 28.21, 28.21 51.0 52.0 51.5 50.0 52.0 51.5 48.0 54.5 E

21 28.21 28.24 28.21 28.14 28.14 52.5 51.048.0 52.5 51.0 47.0 51.0 51.0 E

2228.20 28.21 28.19 28.14 28.16] 45.5 45.0 45.045.0 44.0 44.5 43.0 51.0 N

55,0

6 E

6

???

E

[22

6

0.00

?

5 ESE

4 ESE

4

0.00

2 NW

4 N

2

0.00

3 NW

3 NW

3

0.00

23 28.24 28.27 28.26′ 28.21 28.21 47.0 53.5 50.0 47.0 52.5 | 48.5 45.0 53.5 NE

3 NE

i

2 E

4

0.04

"

"1

2428.22 28.26′ 28.25 28.21 28.20, 48.5 52.0 51.5 48.0 51.5 51.0 48.0 54.0 (ESE

25/28.27 28.33 28.31 28.26 28.26 59.059.0 58.5 59.0 59.0 58.5 51.5 60.0 ESE

5 ESE

4 ESE

4

0.00

2 ESE

2 ESE

N

0.00

!

6 A.M., squally with close wet fog;

noon, cloudy, hazy.

Close wet fog throughout.

6 A.M., close wet fog; 5 P.M., openings

in fog.

6 A.M., overcast, with passing fog;

noon, fine, clear.

Rain during the past night; fine, cloudy, hazy throughout the day. 6 A.M., fine, cloudy, hazy; 4 P.M.,

close, wet fog.

6 A.M., overcast, with passing fog; 9

A.M., close wet fog.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

ΝΟΟΝ.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

GA.M.

'NOON

& P.M.

1876.

!

39

Feb. 19 30.05 30.05 30.07 29.98 30.00 61.5 61.5, G0.5 | 59.5 59.0 57.0 59.0 69.0 ENE

20 30.05 30.06 30.02 29.95 29.91 58.0 60.0 60.0 56.0 58.0 58.5 56.0 61.5 ENE

4 ENE | 5 E

2

"

21129.95 29.91 29.95 29.91 29.89 60.0 58.0:56.0 59.0 57.0 53.0 57.0 60.0 E

2 NW 1 NNE

:

??

!

,,

1

?

:

2229.98 29.97 29.95 29.89 29.90 52.0 54.0 55.5 50.0 51.0 52.0 50.0 59.0 N

! 2329.96 30.02 29.99 29.93 29.91 53.0 61.0 59.0 51.5 57.0 56.0 51.0 61.0 N

2429.97 30.00 30.00 29.95 29.93 58.5 60.0 60.0 56.0 57.0 59.0 56.0 61.5 ENE

3 NNW 1 NW

METER.

Self Registering.

Min. Max.

NOON.

WINDS.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

6 A.M.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

4 ENE 56 ENE 45 Overcast and misty throughout.

GA.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy and fine; 6 P.M. i overcast and misty.

26 A.M., overcast and misty; noon, overcast with light

drizzle; 6 P.M., overcast.

2 Overcast and fine throughout.

?

:

1 Calm 0 E

2

Cloudy and fine throughout.

3

25 29.98 30.01 30.02 29.99 29.97 69.0 65,0 -63.0 62.0 63.5 62.5 59.0 65.0 | ENE

3 E

1 E

4 E

2

Cloudy and fine throughout.

1 WNW

1 Cloudy and fine; 6 P.M., overcast and misty.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH FEBRUARY,

For H. M. Ships.

Letters.

Letters.

Letters.

Audacious 15 (3 reg.) Egeria

1

Frolic

3 (2 reg.) Lapwing

1876.

101

Letters.

Letters.

Letters.

Thistle

1 (reg.)

Victor Emanuel 7

Detained for Postage.

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

1 Letter.

Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

.1

""

Heard, Revd. C. M., Anoka, Minnesota,. Little, Miss Mary C., Norrvalk, Huron, Ohio, .......1

..1 Paper.

ALFRED LISTER,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 25th February, 1876.

Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 25TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter. meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

February 19

""

21

""

""

29

????

30.16

60

30.15

60

59

66

30.07

60

20

30.12

58.5

30.11

60.5

56.5

30.05

59

30.03

58

57.5

58

61

30.09

62

60

29.97

56

22

30.05

52

30.03

53.5

50

54

29.97

55

23

30.09

55

30.06

57

54.5

58

30.01

59.5

24

30.09

58

30.07

59.5

51

60

30.02

61

""

25

30.10

64.5

30.08

64.5

59

64.5

30.04

66

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

BAROMETER.

DATE.

IIYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER,

WINDS.

RAIN.

Self Registering.

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.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

In inches during the|

previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

NOON. Dirn. P. Dirn. F.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON.

1876.

Feb. 1928.26 28.30 28.28 28.23 28.23 55.0 53.0 52.0

"

""

52.5 51.0 53.0 64.0 E

20 28.26 28.29 28.27 28.21, 28.21 51.0 52.0 51.5 50.0 52.0 51.5 48.0 54.5 E

21 28.21 28.24 28.21 28.14 28.14 52.5 51.048.0 52.5 51.0 47.0 51.0 51.0 E

2228.20 28.21 28.19 28.14 28.16] 45.5 45.0 45.045.0 44.0 44.5 43.0 51.0 N

55,0

6 E

6

???

E

[22

6

0.00

?

5 ESE

4 ESE

4

0.00

2 NW

4 N

2

0.00

3 NW

3 NW

3

0.00

23 28.24 28.27 28.26′ 28.21 28.21 47.0 53.5 50.0 47.0 52.5 | 48.5 45.0 53.5 NE

3 NE

i

2 E

4

0.04

"

"1

2428.22 28.26′ 28.25 28.21 28.20, 48.5 52.0 51.5 48.0 51.5 51.0 48.0 54.0 (ESE

25/28.27 28.33 28.31 28.26 28.26 59.059.0 58.5 59.0 59.0 58.5 51.5 60.0 ESE

5 ESE

4 ESE

4

0.00

2 ESE

2 ESE

N

0.00

!

6 A.M., squally with close wet fog;

noon, cloudy, hazy.

Close wet fog throughout.

6 A.M., close wet fog; 5 P.M., openings

in fog.

6 A.M., overcast, with passing fog;

noon, fine, clear.

Rain during the past night; fine, cloudy, hazy throughout the day. 6 A.M., fine, cloudy, hazy; 4 P.M.,

close, wet fog.

6 A.M., overcast, with passing fog; 9

A.M., close wet fog.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

ΝΟΟΝ.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

GA.M.

'NOON

& P.M.

1876.

!

39

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forencon.

In the Goods of-

By Order,

W. II. ALEXANDER, Registrar.

TONG QUANG, Passenger ex S. S. Hindostan,

from Penang,

HENG CHEW SZ-KI, Passenger ex S. S.

Stentor, from Singapore, WALDEMAR ALEXANDER THEODOR KRA- MER, late Master of the Siamese Barque Contest,

deceased.

NOTICE all other persons, to produce any

OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

    Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, de- ceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction, on Monday, the 28th day of February, A.D. 1876; 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 sach other person as the Court may think fit.

By the Court,

P. S. HUFFAM,

Dep. y Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

N

66

OTICE-KWAN HING TAI, alias KWAN

A-CHEONG, trading under the style of Sang Tai," having been adjudged Bankrupt. under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, on the Thurty-first day of January, A.D. 1876, is hereby required to surrender himself to Frederick Sowley Huffam, the Deputy Registrar of the said Court, at the first meeting of his Creditors, to be held before the said Deputy Registrar, on the Eight day of March, A.D. 1876, at Eleven the clock in the fore- noon of that day precisely, the Court House.

Messrs. Stephens and Holmes are the Solicitors acting in the Bankruptcy.

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At the first Meeting of Creditors the Deputy Registrar will receive the proofs of the Debts of Creditors, and the Creditors may choose an Assignee or Assignees of the Bankrupt's Estate and Effects.

Notice is also hereby given to all Persons indebted to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, not to deliver the same but to the said Deputy Registrar.

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R. JAMES GREIG having been granted

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No. 2.

[L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION.

    By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 the Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:-

No. 11 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to provide for the more convenient administration of "The Extradition Acts, 1870 and 1873":

    Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 1st Day of March, 1876.

No. 3.

[L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION.

By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight, Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 The Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:-

No. 14 of 1875, entitled—An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to provide a general Register of Marriages celebrated in 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 1st Day of March, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

104

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH MARCH, 1876.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 1 OF 1876.

FRIDAY, 7TH JANUARY, 1876.

PRESENT:

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN).

The Honourable the Attorney General (JOHN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY).

The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK. The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

ABSENT:

The Honourable WILLIAM HASTINGS ALEXANDER, on sick leave.

The Council meets this day at 2.30 P.M., by Special Summons.

The Minutes of the Meeting of Council held on Thursday, the 25th November, are read and confirmed. Before commencing proceedings, His Excellency presents a Testimonial from the Royal Humane Society to each of the two Messrs. TAUFERS, who have been previously requested to attend, as a recogni- tion of their gallant services in saving life on the morning succeeding the Typhoon of 1874. Excellency comments in terms of approbation upon the bravery and humanity of the two gentlemen.

Laid

The Messrs. TAUFERS are then permitted to retire.

His

His Excellency then causes to be read a Despatch from Mr. HERBERT, Under-Secretary of State for the Colonies, to the Foreign Office, relative to the action of the Chinese Revenue Cruisers, and points out the deep interest that it shows Lord Carnarvon to have taken in the endeavour to relieve the Colony from a long continued source of annoyance.

His Excellency further reads extracts from a despatch written by himself to the Colonial Office, and dated July, 1875, as also a letter addressed to His Excellency by Mr. WHITTALL, late of the Firm of Messrs. JARDINE MATHESON & Co., in which that gentleman endorses the policy which His Excellency has recommended as the best palliative to the evils complained of.

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE then begs to thank His Excellency in the name of the Unofficial Members of Council for the pains which he had taken to bring this long vexed ques- tion to an issue, and concurs in the sentiments expressed by His Excellency with regard to the keen interest taken by Lord CARNARVON in the subject.

 Read a despatch from Lord CARNARVON conveying the gracious confirmation of Her Majesty to the Marriage Ordinance, No. 14 of 1875.

There are also read Despatches No. 61 of the 4th July, 1875, from Lord CARNARVON, and No. 98 of the 6th November, 1875, from the same source, replying to the strictures which Bishop RAIMONDI and other Roman Catholic Clergy had made upon the Marriage Ordinance, No. 4 of 1875, and the Ordinance No. 14 of 1875, which, in deference to their wishes, Lord CARNARVON had permitted to be substituted for the one originally passed.

His Excellency condemns the arrogant language of these letters in strong terms of disapprobation.

It is then moved by the Honourable the Chief Justice, Sir JOHN SMALE, and seconded by the Honourable the Colonial Secretary, Mr. AUSTIN, that the Protest of Bishop RAIMONDI be printed.

Carried nemine dissentiente.

upon the table an application from Bishop RAIMONDI for a vote of $3,000 to restore St. Joseph's

Church, which had been destroyed in the Typhoon of 1874.

It is moved by the Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE, and seconded by the Honourable HENRY Lowcock, that the consideration of this question be deferred to another day.

Consideration postponed accordingly.

The consideration of the Companies Ordinance Amendment Bill, which had been postponed from the

last Meeting of Council, is further postponed.

His Excellency adjourns the Council at 4 P.M., sine die.

Read and confirmed, this 28th Day of February, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY,

Governor.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH MARCH, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

105

The following List of Jurors for the Year commencing on the 1st March, 1876, as revised and amended by the Legislative Council, is published for general information.

By Command,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 28th February, 1876.

Hongkong to wit.

JURY LIST FOR 1876.

I. SPECIAL JURORS.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

NAME IN FULL.

Andr?, Adolph

Barnes, Joseph Perrot Belilios, Emanuel Raphael Burrows, Silas Enoch

Champeaux, Guillaume de Cope, Herbert

Cordes, Johannes Friedrich Coughtrie, James Billington Coxon, Atwell

Dalrymple, Henry Liston Davis, Henry William Davis, James Kennard De Guign?, Christian

      Ede, Nathaniel Joseph Emory, George Bache Erdmann, Hermann C?sar

      Forbes, John Murray, Jr. Forrest, Thomas

Geary, Hobart Seymour Gibb, Hugh Bold

Grobien, Fritz

Hassell, John Gordon Talbot

Hoppius, Heinrich

H?bbe, Paul Gerhard

Jackson, Thomas

Kahn, Charles

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS.

Merchant, Melchers & Co.

Merchant, Holliday Wise & Co. Merchant, Lyndhurst Terrace Merchant, Burrows & Co.

Agent, Messageries Maritimes Sub-Manager, HK. & Shanghai Bank Merchant, Pustau & Co. Secretary, Ch. Fire Insurance Co. Broker, Seymour Terrace

Merchant, Birley & Co. Merchant, Purdon & Co. Agent, North-China Insur. Co. Manager, Comptoir d'Escompte

Secretary, Union Insur. Society Agent, Pacific Mail Co. Merchant, Carlowitz & Co.

Merchant, Russell & Co. Acting Manager, Chartered Bank

Merchant, Olyphant & Co.

Merchant, Gibb Livingston & Co. Merchant, Sander & Co.

Merchant, Birley & Co.

Merchant, Siemssen & Co.

Merchant, Siemssen & Co.

NAMES IN FULL.

Karberg, Peter Kerr, Charles Morland

Landstein, William Rudolph Linstead, Theophilus Gee Lyall, Robert

McIver, Alexander

Nelson, Horace Harrington Newton, Alexander Nicaise, Hippolyte

Overbeck, Gustave, Baron de

Parker, Charles Edward Pomeroy, Samuel Wyllys

Remedios, Jo?o Henrique dos Remedios, Jos? Antonio dos Romano, Agostinho Guilherme Rozario, Marcos Calisto do Ruttonjee, Dhuujeebhoy

Sandeman, Robert Hill Sassoon, Frederick David Scott, James Henry Squier, Enston John Strack, Adolph Lebrecht Suenson, Albert

Tobin, Edward

Act. Chief Manager, HK. & S'hai Bank | Walker,

Merchant, Reiss & Co.

Robert

Williamson, Thomas Gibb Wilson, Wilberforce

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS.

Merchant, Arnhold Karberg & Co. Manager, Oriental Bank

Merchant, Landstein & Co. Merchant, Queen's Road Merchant, Norton & Co.

Superintendent, P. & O. Co.

Manager, Chartered Mecantile Bank Manager, Gas Works

Merchant, Borneo Company

Merchant, Pedder's Hill

Merchant, Heard & Co.

Merchant, Russell & Co.

Merchant, J. J. dos Remedios & Co. Merchant, Remedios & Co.

Merchant, 16, Gough Street.

Merchant, Rozario & Co. Merchant, Pottinger Street

Manager, National Bank

Merchant, D. Sassoon Sons & Co. Merchant, Butterfield & Swire Superintendent, East. Ext. Tel. Co. Merchant, Deetjen & Co.

Superintendent, G. N. Telegr. Co.

Merchant, Gilman & Co.

Merchant, Gough Street

Merchant, Adamson Bell & Co. Civil Engineer, Queen's Road

II. COMMON JURORS.

NAME IN FULL.

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS.

NAME IN FULL.

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS,

A

Addyman, Robert Fawcett

Agabeg, Avietick Lazar, Jr. Ahlman, Jens Anton

Aitken, Alexander Gueddes

Alabor, Johannes

Alford, Edward Fleet

Alford, Robert Gervase

Allchin, Harry Alfred

Allison, James

Alon?o, Vicente

Anthony, Elisha Dunbar Arnold, Thomas

Arthur, William Monarch Burnside Ashton, Samuel

Azevedo, Fulgencio Hilario de

B

Baar, Carl Franz Jacob

Baffey, George Washington Bailie, Henry Clery

Bain, William Neish

Baird, John Vincent Bamsey, William Sydney Barowski, C?sar Robert Barretto, Jo?o Antonio, Jr. Barretto, Leopoldo Francisco Barros, Francisco Jorge Bastos, Hermenegildo Maria Battles, William Ward Beart, Edward

Assistant, HK. & Whampoa Dock Co.

Assistant, P. & O. Co.

Broker, Staunton Street

Engineer, West Point Factory

Merchant, Meyer Alabor & Co.

Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co.

Surveyor, Club Chambers

Assistant, Chartered Mercantile Bank Assistant, Novelty Iron Works

Assistant, Gas Co.

Assistant, Russell & Co. Bookkeeper, Queen's Road Schoolmaster, Diocesan Home Master Mariner, Lapraik & Co. Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co.

Teacher, Peel Street

Assistant, Pacific Mail Co. |Manager, Novelty Iron Works

Engineer, Ice Co. Assistant, Falconer & Co. Assistant, Gas Co.

Assistant, Carlowitz & Co.

Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. [Assistant, Oriental Bank Assist..nt, Oriental Bank Assistant, Siemssen & Co. Merchant, Queen's Road Secretary, Hongkong Club

B (Continued.)

Beaton, James

Bentivigni, Clemens Adolph von

Bernhard, Robert

Beveridge, Archibald

Black, James

Blaikie, David

Blackwell, Richard

Bleecker, Alexander

Blogg, John Amos

Bluhm, Conrad Hermann

Boffey, William

Assistant, Sugar Refinery Assistant, Vogel Hagedorn & Co. Ship Broker, Heinemann & Co. Assistant, Lane Crawford & Co,

Manager, Sayle & Co.

Assistant, Russell & Co.

Carpenter, Battery Road

Assistant, Sailors' Home

Bobers, Wilhelm Emil Wolfgang von Assistant, Pustau & Co.

Bohlschau, Paul Julius Edward Botelho, Antonio Alexandrino Botelho, Francisco Sales Bottomley, Charles David Bowler, Thomas Ide Boyes, Frederick

Braddon, Henry Edward Britto, Alexandre de Britto, Carlos Antonio de Britto, Jos? de Brockat, John Brown, David

Brunckhorst, Emil Gottfried Burjorjce, Cursetjee Buschmann, Rudolph Buse, Johann Bernhard Bush, Lafayette Langsdale Byrne, John

Assistant, Butterfield & Swire Assistant, Pustau & Co.

Assistant, Lane Crawford & Co.

Assistant, Schellhass & Co.

Assistant, Adamson Bell & Co.

Assistant, Olyphant & Co.

Assistant, Lapraik & Co.

Broker, 50, Mosque Street

Assistant, Deetjeen & Co.

Broker, Hongkong Hotel

Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co.

Old Bailey Street

Assistant, West Point Factory

Assistant, HK. & Whampoa Dock Co. Wellington Street

Assistant, Schellhass & Co.

Assistant, Tata & Ca.

Assistant, Schellhass & Co.

Assistant, Peil & Co.

Assistant, Russell & Co,

Assistant, Sayle & Co.

106

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH MARCH, 1876.

NAME IN FULL.

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS,

NAME IN FULL.

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS.

C

Caldwell, Charles Francis Campos, Eduardo Pereira de Carvalho, Marcos Antonio de Chart, Arthur

Chastel, Edward Charles Chater, Catchick Paul Chater, Theophilus Cheyne, Arthur

Clipperton, Henry James Cohen, Charles Coleman Cohen, Henry

Colla?o, Leonardo Francisco

Augusto

 Collings, Clarence Edward Cook, Jesse

Cope, Augustus Edward Costa, Jos? Phillippe da Costa, Polycarpo Antonio da Cox, James Henry Cox, John Samuel Crawford, David Robert Fenton Crawford, Henry Croker, John William Cruickshank, William Crutch, Sydney John Cruz, Evaristo da Cullen, James Gourlay

D

 D'Almeida, Isidoro Antonio D'Almeida, Jos? D'Almeida, Jos? Maria Danenberg, Carlos

Darby, William Homfray Fuller Degenaer, Frederick

Deneke, Carl Theodor

De Russett, William

De Souza, Marcellino Detmers, Wilhelm

Dickie, Henry

Dittmer, Friedrich Christian

Dolan, William

Donald, Thomas

Dorabjee Nowrojec Doral, Phillip Robert

Dorrinek, Johannes Julius Dougal, William

Driscoll, John James

Driscoll, Thomas Nathaniel Duncan, Robert

Dunn, William Edward Henry

E

Edwards, William Cochran Elwell, Francis Flagg Emanuel, Joseph Moses Espantoso, Antonio

Everett, Henry

F

Fairbairn, John

Falconer, Matthew

Farrell, Edwin

Feibel, Charles

Assistant, Chartered Mer. Bank Assistant, P. & O. Co. Assistant, Turner & Co. Manager, Victoria Foundry Merchant, Wyndham Street Broker, 17, Caine Road Broker, 17, Caine Road Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Assistant, Eastern Extention Tel. Co. Broker, 49, Wyndham Street Merchant, 49, Wyndham Street

Assistant, Messageries Maritimes Assistant, Lembke & Co. Assistant, Sayle & Co.

Assistant, HK. & Shanghai Bank Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Secretary, HK., C. & M. Steam-boat Assistant, Turner & Co.

Storekeeper, Lane Crawford & Co. Storekeeper, Lane Crawford & Co. Assistant, Lane Crawford & Co. Assistant, Novelty Iron Works Assistant, Sugar Refinery Assistant, Reiss & Co. Assistant, Arnhold Karberg & Co. Superintendent, Steam Bakery

Assistant, Butterfield & Swire Assistant, Russell & Co. Assistant, Comptoir d'Escompte Assistant, Reiss & Co. Assistant, Gibb Livingston & Co. Merchant, Zetland Street Assistant, Pustau & Co. Assistant, P. & O. Co.

Assistant, HK. & W. Dock Co.

Assistant, R?decker & Co. Manager, Sugar Refinery Assistant, Sander & Co.

Storekeeper, McEwen Frickel & Co. Assistant, Gas Works Manager, Hongkong Hotel

Assistant, W. K. Hughes

Assistant, Schellhass & Co. Assistant, Chartered Bank Assistant, T. N. Driscoll Clothier, 47, Queen's Road Castle Road

Assistant, Lane Crawford & Co.

Assistant, Patent Slip Dock Co. Assistant, Russell & Co. Shipwright, Spratt & Co. Agent, Staunton Street Photographer, Wyndham Street

Storekeeper, Lane Crawford & Co. Assistant, G. Falconer & Co. Assist., Lammert Atkinson & Co. Assistant, Comptoir D'Escompte

Figueiredo, Henrique Caetano Victor Assistant, Heard & Co.

Figueiredo,Jos? Miguel Victor de [de Broker, Staunton Street

Fischer, Gustav

Flemming, Leopold

Foster, Frederick Thomas Pearce Fowles, Thomas William

Fox, John Young

Freire, Francisco

Assistant, Meyer Alabor Co. Assistant, Siemssen & Co. Assistant, Birley & Co.

Assistant, Sayle & Co.

Assistant, Sugar Refinery

Assistant, T. G. Linstead

C

Galy, Jean

Assistant, Messageries Maritimes

Assistant, Siemssen & Co. Assistant, Holliday Wise & Co.

Co.

C (Continued.)

Grossmann, Christian Friedrich Grote, Max. Carl Johann Guedes, Florindo Duarte Guedes, Jos? Maria, Jr. Gutierrez, Adelino Oscar Gutierrez, Jocelyn Antonio Gutterrez, Gregorio Jeronimo

H

Haden, Charles Sydenham Hall, Thomas Hallowell, Thomas Hancock, Alfred

Hancock, Sydney

Hanlon, Joseph Martin

Hartmann, Julius

IIauschild, Louis

Hauschild, Richard Hawes, James Edward Head, Francis Somerville Heermann, Carl Henderson, Fullarton Henderson, William Herbst, Edward Hertz, Alfred Gustav

Ileuermann, Friederich Wilhelm Heyde, Oscar von de Hind, John

Hockmeyer, Friedrich Holmes, George

Hook, Thomas Richard Seppings Horgan, John Francis Hughes, John Robert Hughes, Samuel

Hughes, William Kerfoot Humby, John

Humphreys, William Griffiths Hunter, Alfred Carroll Hyndman, Henrique

Jack, John

J

James, Horatio Gay Jameson, James Nelson

Jenkins, Thomas Osgood Summers Jesus, Jo?o Antonio de Jesus, Joaquim Victor de Johannes, Stephen Paul Johnson, George Frederick Jones, John Charles Dwaffyd Jordan, Paul

Jorge, Acurcio

Jorge, Francisco Jos? Vicente Just, Hermann Zadick Juster, John

Katz, Charles Keating, James

Kees, Otto

Keiser, Jules

Keller, John

Keller, William Kennedy, John

|Merchant, Queen's Road

Assistant, Melchers & Co. Assistant, Guedes & Co. Auctioneer, Guedes & Co.

Assistant, China Fire Insurance Co. Assistant, Russell & Co. Assistant, National Bank

Assistant, Gilman & Co.

Merchant, Butterfield & Swire Innkeeper, Star Tavern Broker, Seymour Road Broker, Seymour Road

Teacher, Hollywood Road Assistant, Pustau & Co.

Assistant, German Consulate

Assistant, Meyer Alabor & Co.

Assistant, Eastern Extention Tel. Co.

Secretary, Victoria Fire Ins. Co.

Assistant, Gaupp & Co.

Assistant, Russell & Co.

Accountant, National Bank

Storekeeper, Heuermann Herbst & Co. Assistant, Carlowitz & Co.

Storekeeper, Heuermann Herbst & Co.

Assistant, Siemssen & Co. Draper, Thompson & Hind Assistant, Sienissen & Co. Broker, Pedder's Hill

Shipping Agent, Praya Agent, Tudor Co.

Assistant, Ch. Mercantile Bank

Assistant, Reiss & Co.

Broker, Gough Street

Innkeeper, Empire Tavern

Assistant, McEwen Frickel & Co. Assistant, Russell & Co.

Assistant, Sugar Refinery

Proprietor, Hongkong Distillery Co. Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Assistant, Olyphant & Co.

Assistant, Heard & Co.

Assistant, Turner & Co.

Assistant, HK. & W. Dock Co.

Assistant, E. D. Sassoon & Co. Assistant, P. & O. Co.

Assistant, East. Ext. Telegraph Co. Assistant, HK. & Shanghai Bank Assistant, HK. & Shanghai Bank

Assistant, Russell & Co.

Broker, German Club

Innkeeper, Liverpool Arms

K

Assistant, Deetjen & Co.

Khumbata, Pestonjee Eduljee Kir, Hans

Kirby, William

Kneebone, George Ashwall Kock, Christian

Koss, Friedrich Wilhelm

Krebs, Carl

Kruse, Johann Carl

Assistant, Driscoll & Co.

Assistant, Hesse & Co.

Watchmaker, Gaupp & Co.

Assistant, Sailors' Home

Assistant, Hongkong Distillery

Assistant, Williams' Stables

Merchant, Tata & Co.

Merchant, Club Chambers

Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Broker, Wanchai

Innkeeper, City of Hamburg Inn Clothier, Koss & Co.

Merchant, Melchers & Co.

Storekeeper, Kruse & Co.

Engineer, Ice Company

Kuhlmann, Carl Theodor Henry Storekeeper, Kruse & Co. Kyle, John

Georg, Erich

George, Edward

Gillies, David

Glover, Thomas Gibson

Goldsmith, Benjamin Gomes, Augusto Jos? Gomes, Francisco d'Assis

Gomes, Jo?o Baptista, Jr. Gomes, Marmeto Antonio Gonsalves, Constancio Joaquim Goosmann, Johann Nicolaus

Gorham, Charles Leary Grant, David Brown Grant, John

Green, Thomas

Greig, James

Lamke, Johannes

L

Secretary, HK. & Whampoa Dock Co. Lammert, George Reinhold

Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co.

Assistant, Frazar & Co.

Merchant, Brand?o & Co.

Merchant, Brand?o & Co.

Merchant, Brand?o & Co.

Assistant, HK. & Whampoa Dock Co. Assistant, HK. & Shanghai Bank Assistant, Melchers & Co. Assistant, P. M. S. S. Co.

Assistant, Chartered Bank

Assistant, Lapraik & Co.

Suptdg. Engineer, P. & 0. Co.

Assistant, P. & O. Co.

Lancken, Fritz

Lapsley, William

Laurence, Joseph Ledbury, John Legge, William

Leitch, Robert McRechnie Lembke, Justus Peter Lentz, William Henry Levy, Alexander

Lewis, Arthur James Leys, Ferdinand Liddell, Archibald

Liddell, James Gilmour

Assistant, Blackhead & Co. Storekeeper, Pedder's Wharf

Merchant, Pustau & Co. Assistant, Sugar Refinery Assistant, Sugar Refinery Gunner, P. & O. Co. Assistant, Russell & Co.

North-China Insurance Company

Merchant, Justus Lembke & Co.

Assistant, Stag Hotel

Assistant, Landstein & Co.

Assistant, China Fire Insur. Co.

Carpenter, Patent Slip

Engineer, HK. & Whampoa Dock Co,

Assistant, IIK. & Whampoa Dock Co.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH MARCH, 1876.

NAME IN FULL.

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS,

NAME IN FULL.

107

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS.

L (Continued.)

Lilley, Elijah

Lima, Jos? Maria d'Oliveira Lindsley, Joha

Love, Andrew Napier Loxley, William Richard Lutkens, Ludwig Siegmund Luz, Januario Antonio da

M

MacDonald, John Maclean, Hector Coll Maclchose, James Henry Mallory, Laurence Manger, Alfred Thomas Manson, William Mathisen, Wilhelmn

May, Alfred John

MeBain, George McCallum, John

McConachie, Alexander

McCulloch, David

MeLeod, Joseph

McMillan, Matthew

McNab, Jehu

Me Nulty, John

Melbye, Emil

Mendel, Louis

     Meyenberg. Victor Louis Meyer, Adolph Emile

Meyerink, Hermann Friedrich Middleton, William Nixon Millar, Andrew

Miller, Augustus

Mitchell, James

Mody, Hormusjee Nowrojec Moir, Alexander Moore, Edward

     Moore, William Henry Moore, William Porter Morgan, Charles Henry Morgan, William Mostyn Morris, Alfred George Morrison, Alexander Morrison, James Kennedy Mosely, John Alexander Moss, Dominick

Muncherjee, Dadabhoy Monday, Nelson

N

Clothier, Lyndhurst Terrace Assistant, Holliday Wise & Co. Merchant, Frazar & Co.

| Assistant, Broadbear Anthony & Co.

Assistant, Sayle & Co. Assistant, Pustau & Co. Assistant, Olyphant & Co..

Shipwright, Praya West Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Assistant, Landstein & Co. Assistant, Burrows & Co. Merchant, Lapraik & Co. [Assistant, G. N. Telegraph Co.

Assistant, F. Degenzer Teacher, St. Paul's College Broker, Gough Street Assistant, Lane Crawford & Co. Assistant, McEwen Frickel & Co. Assistant, Turner & Co.

Assistant, Gibb Livingston & Co. Assistant, Sugar Refinery Assistant, HK, & Shanghai Bank Innkeeper, British Hotel. Assistant, II. Ki?r

Merchant, Arnhold Karberg & Co. Assistant, Gaupp & Co. Merchant, Meyer Alabor & Co. Assistant, Meyer Alabor & Co. |Broker, Club Chambers

Plutaber, 1, Queen's Road East Assistant, P. & O. Co. Assistant, Inglis & Co.

Broker, Graham Street

Carpenter, IIK. & W. Dock Co. Assistant, Union Insur. Society Storekeeper, Lammert Atkinson & Co. Hair Dresser, Queen's Road Broker, Club Chambers Broker, Pedder's Hill

Broker, The Hermitage, Caine Road Assistant, Sugar Refinery Assistant, Oriental Bank Assistant, D. Sassoon Sons & Co. Merchant, West Point

Merchant, Franjee Hormusjee & Co. Assistant, Sayle & Co.

R

R?decker, Richard Hermann Rapp, Fritz

Rathbone, William Raven, Ernst August Ray, Edward Constant Ray, William Henry Raynal, Gustave

Rech, Wilhelm Ludwig Martin Reddie, Arthur Campbell Redmond, Daniel James Remedios, Alexandre Antonio dos Remedios, Alexandrino Francisco dos Remedios, Demetrio Antonio dos Remedios, Filomeno Antonio dos Remedios, Francisco Jos? dos Remedios, Geraldo dos Remedios, Jeronymo Miguel dos Reuter, Ernst Ludwig Rhodes, Percival

Ribeiro, Alfredo Vicira Ribeiro, Athanazio Francisco Roberts, James Hackett Robinson, John

Rodarz, Gottfried Carl Friedrich Rogers, Frederick Robert

Rose, Edward

Rose, Thomas Isaac Ross, William

Roza, Antonio Braz da Roza, Daniel da

Roza, Jos? Francisco Campos da Roza, Maximiano Maria Campos Rozario, Luiz Antonio do Ruttmann, Johanu Alexander

Heinrich

S?, Francisco de

S

Sands, George Underhill Sapoorjee, Eduljec Sassoon, Edward Elias Sassoon, Meyer Elias

Merchant, Radecker & Co.

Storekeeper, Blackhead & Co. Assistant, Falconer & Co.

Assistant, Sander & Co.

Shipbroker, Pedder Street

Secretary, China Traders' Insurance Co.

Merchant, Stanley Street

Assistant, Gaupp & Co.

Assistant, Holliday Wise & Co.

Assistant, Easton & Co.

Assistant, J.J. dos Remedios & Co. Assistant, Lapraik & Co. Assistant, Rozario & Co. Assistant, Union Insurance Society Assistant, Lapraik & Co. Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Assistant, J. J. dos Remedios & Co. Assistant, Pustan & Co. Assistant, Sassoon & Co.

Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Assistant, Borneo Company Assistant, Gilman & Co. Broker, Morrison Hill

Secretary, Club Germania

Assistant, Lammert Atkinson & Co.

Innkeeper, Oriental Hotel

Assistant, Borneo Company

Assistant, Falconer & Co.

Assistant, Birley & Co.

Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Assistant, Birley & Co.

da Assistant, Birley & Co.

Sayle, Boardinan Broadhead Dalton Schmacker, Bernhard Philipp Schmidt, Hermann Carl Schmidt, William August Fer-

dinand

Assistant, Pacific Mail Company

Assistant, Arnhold Karberg & Co.

Assistant, Lane Crawford & Co. Marine Superintendent Assistant, P. & O. Co. |Merchant, E. D. Sassoon & Co. Merchant, E. D. Sassoon & Co. Assistant, Sayle & Co. Assistant, Carlowitz & Co. Assistant, Arnhold Karberg & Co.

Gun-maker, Peel Street Assistant, Siemssen & Co.

Schultz, Hermann Wilhelm M?nster Assistant, Wieler & Co.

Sehriever, Wilhelm

Schuster, Jacob Fritz

Scott, Robert

Steward, Sailors' Home

Assistant, P. & O. Co.

Nazer, John Stewart

Nelson, Reginald

Nicholson, George Hansen Noble, John

Notley, Walter Hyde Nunn, Charles Faulkner

Olson, John

Oxley, Edward Hayes Ozorio, Candido Antonio Ozorio, Candido Julio ?zorio, Carlos Francisco

P

Page, Owen Edward

Parker, Thomas Daniel Cox

Pascoal, Jo?o Pedro

Peil, Fritz

Pereira, Alfredo Maria da Roza

Assistant, Inglis & Co.

Assistant, K. & Shanghai Bank Assistant, Great Northra Tel. Co. Assistant, Falconer & Co. Merchant, Stanley Street Assistant, Gibb Livingston & Co.

Proprietor, National Tavern Assist, II K. & Shanghai Bank Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Assistant, Baron de Overbeck Assistant, Borneo Company

Assistant, Sayle & Co.

Assistant, Gas Company Assistant, Holliday Wise & Co. Merchant, Pedder's Wharf Assistant, Pacific Mail

Pereira, Antonio Louren?o Gonsalves Assistant, National Bank

Pereira, Ignacio Pires

Permewan, Richard Tremayne Petersen, Peter

Peterson, Christian Frederick

William

Peterson, Emil Bernhard

Plac?, Filomeno Louren?o

Plac?, Jos? Louren?o Pereira Poesnecker, Lorenz Polishwalla, Merwanjee Byramjee Poulsen, Emile August Pustau, Wilhelm Carl Engelbrecht

von

Quin, John

Q

Assistant, Butterfield & Swire Assistant, HK. & Shanghai Bank Innkeeper, Royal Oak

Innkeeper, German Tavern Assistant, Great Northern Tel. Co. Assistaut, Comptoir d'Escompte Assistant, P. & O. Co, Assistant, Arnhold Karberg & Co. Broker, Peel Street Assistant, G. N. Telgr. Co.

Assistant, Pustau & Co.

Assistant, Lane Crawford & Co.

Scott, William Lackland Seimund, Carl Heinrich Sewell, Thomas Widiam Sharp, Granville Shaw, John Yardley Vernon

heppard, Herbert Sherwood, Charles Smith Sicbs, Nicolaus August Silva, Emiliano Maria da Silva, Ernesto Estev?o da Silva, Jos? Pedro Nolasco da Silva, Miguel Antonio da Silva, Polidoro Francisco da Simonis, Hugo

Slater, Harry George Smith, Alexander Findlay Smith, Andrew Smith, Charles Vincent Smith, Edward Underhill Smith, Henry Smith, Henry

Smith, James Bradlee Smith, John Grant Smith, John Henry Smuth, Peter

Smith. Stuart

Solomon, Raphael Jacob Southam, John

Souza, Antonio Jos? da Silva e Souza, Jo?o Jos? da Silva e Souza, Miguel de Spratt, William Bolton Stacl, Leonhard

Stanford, Benjamin Robert Stanford, George Alfred Steil, Friedrich Richard Stevens, Jacob

Steward, John Stewart, George

Stockhausen, Francis Walde-

mar George von

Assistant, Victoria Foundry

Storekeeper, Broadbear Anthony & Co.

Assistant, McEwen Frickel & Co.

|Broker, Bank Buildings

Assistant, A. McG. Heaton Assistant, Peil & Co.

Broker, Hongkong Hotel Assistant, Siemssen & Co. Assistant, Oriental Bank Assistant, Sugar Refinery Broker, Peel Street

Assistant, Chartered Mercantile Bank Assistant, Taylor & Thompson Assistant, Pustau & Co. Assistant, Sayle & Co.

Storekeeper, McEwen Frickel & Co.

Assistant, Falconer & Co.

Assistant, Russell & Co.

Assistant, Olyphant & Co.

Accountant, HK. & Shanghai Bank.

Assistant, K. & W. Dock Co.

Assistant, Olyphant & Co.

Storekeeper, McEwen Frickel & Co.

Storekeeper, Blackhead & Co.

Boarding, H.keeper, Queen's Rd.

Assistant, Sayle & Co.

Assistant, D. Sassoon Sons & Co.

Assistant, P. & O. Co.

Printer, De Sonza & Co.

Printer, De Souza & Co.

Assistant, Union Insurance Society Shipwright, Praya East Merchant, Hesse & Co.

Shipwright, Praya East

Assistant, Lane Crawford & Co.

Broker, Heinemann & Co.

Assistant, Dock Co.

[Boarding, H.keeper, Queen's Road

Assistant, Dock Co.

Hotelkeeper, Oriental Hotel

108

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH MARCH, 1876.

NAME IN FULL.

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS.

NAME IN FULL.

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS.

Taufer, Edward

Taufer, George

T

Taylor, Charles Smith Taylor, Henry Howard Terry, James William Thomson, Charles Edward Thompson, George Mortimer Thompson, William James Thornton, Edward Parry Turner, Joseph James

V

Vaucher, Albert Emile

Vinton, William

Vogel, Charles

Vogel, Emile Ernst William

Assistant, HK. Fire Insurance Co. Assistant, IIK. Fire Insurance Co. Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Assistant, Oriental Bank Teacher, Hollywood Road Assistant, National Bank Merchant, Taylor & Thompson Clothier, Queen's Road Assistant, P. & O. Co.

Assistant, Butterfield & Swire

Broker, Queen's Road

Assistant, P. & O. Co.

Assistant, Vogel Hagedorn & Co. Merchant, Vogel Hagedorn & Co.

Wai Kwong

W

Wasserfall, Alexander Welsh, David

Wemyss, John Leith Wheeler, William White, John Robinson Wicking, Harry Wieler, Oscar Wilhelm Williams, James

Witte, Peter August Edward Wohlters, Andreas Wong Shing

Woodford, James Daniel

| Woodin, Edward Littlefield

Woonwalla, Rustomjee Sapoorjee

Y

Young, Alexander Young, George Graham Bell

Comprador, Ch. Mercantile Bank Assistant, Siemssen & Co.

Assistant, Easton & Co.

Manager, IIK. Distillery

Assistant, Olyphant & Co.

Innkeeper, Stag Hotel

Assistant, Lane Crawford & Co.

Merchant, Wieler & Co.

Proprietor, Horse Repository

Assistant, Pustau & Co. Proprietor, British Inn Merchant, 7, Peel Street

Assistant, HK. & Shanghai Bank Assistant, P. & O). Co.

Merchant, R. Dhunjeebhoy & Co.

Shipwright, HK. & W. Dock Co. Assistant, Birley & Co.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Sheriff.

Revised, corrected, and the Special Jurors designated by the Legislative Council, this 28th day of February, 1876.

II. ERNEST WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

No. 47.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   His Excellency the Governor is pleased to appoint provisionally, and until Her Majesty's pleasure may be known, F. S. HUFFAM, Esquire, to be Acting Registrar of the Supreme Court, vice ALEXANDER, deceased.

Appointment to date from the 10th ultimo.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

No. 48.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   His Excellency the Governor is pleased to appoint JOHN GERRARD, Esquire, to be Deputy Registrar of Marriages under Ordinance No. 14 of 1875.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

No. 49.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   It is hereby notified that J. R. G. HEARN, Esquire, Fourth Master at the Central School, has been suspended from his Office, pending reference to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

No. 50.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor is pleased to appoint provisionally, and until further notice, SAMUEL BARFF, Esquire, to be Valuator, vice A. R. MADAR.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd March, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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108

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH MARCH, 1876.

NAME IN FULL.

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS.

NAME IN FULL.

OCCUPATION AND ADDRESS.

Taufer, Edward

Taufer, George

T

Taylor, Charles Smith Taylor, Henry Howard Terry, James William Thomson, Charles Edward Thompson, George Mortimer Thompson, William James Thornton, Edward Parry Turner, Joseph James

V

Vaucher, Albert Emile

Vinton, William

Vogel, Charles

Vogel, Emile Ernst William

Assistant, HK. Fire Insurance Co. Assistant, IIK. Fire Insurance Co. Assistant, Jardine Matheson & Co. Assistant, Oriental Bank Teacher, Hollywood Road Assistant, National Bank Merchant, Taylor & Thompson Clothier, Queen's Road Assistant, P. & O. Co.

Assistant, Butterfield & Swire

Broker, Queen's Road

Assistant, P. & O. Co.

Assistant, Vogel Hagedorn & Co. Merchant, Vogel Hagedorn & Co.

Wai Kwong

W

Wasserfall, Alexander Welsh, David

Wemyss, John Leith Wheeler, William White, John Robinson Wicking, Harry Wieler, Oscar Wilhelm Williams, James

Witte, Peter August Edward Wohlters, Andreas Wong Shing

Woodford, James Daniel

| Woodin, Edward Littlefield

Woonwalla, Rustomjee Sapoorjee

Y

Young, Alexander Young, George Graham Bell

Comprador, Ch. Mercantile Bank Assistant, Siemssen & Co.

Assistant, Easton & Co.

Manager, IIK. Distillery

Assistant, Olyphant & Co.

Innkeeper, Stag Hotel

Assistant, Lane Crawford & Co.

Merchant, Wieler & Co.

Proprietor, Horse Repository

Assistant, Pustau & Co. Proprietor, British Inn Merchant, 7, Peel Street

Assistant, HK. & Shanghai Bank Assistant, P. & O). Co.

Merchant, R. Dhunjeebhoy & Co.

Shipwright, HK. & W. Dock Co. Assistant, Birley & Co.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Sheriff.

Revised, corrected, and the Special Jurors designated by the Legislative Council, this 28th day of February, 1876.

II. ERNEST WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

No. 47.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   His Excellency the Governor is pleased to appoint provisionally, and until Her Majesty's pleasure may be known, F. S. HUFFAM, Esquire, to be Acting Registrar of the Supreme Court, vice ALEXANDER, deceased.

Appointment to date from the 10th ultimo.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

No. 48.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   His Excellency the Governor is pleased to appoint JOHN GERRARD, Esquire, to be Deputy Registrar of Marriages under Ordinance No. 14 of 1875.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

No. 49.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   It is hereby notified that J. R. G. HEARN, Esquire, Fourth Master at the Central School, has been suspended from his Office, pending reference to the Secretary of State for the Colonies.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

No. 50.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor is pleased to appoint provisionally, and until further notice, SAMUEL BARFF, Esquire, to be Valuator, vice A. R. MADAR.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd March, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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No. 51.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH MARCH, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

109

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 20th instant, for the erection of a Powder Magazine at Stone Cutters' Island.

The Specification and Plans can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1876.

No. 52.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 187.] JAPAN-NIPON.

GULF OF Yedo.

Alteration in Joka Sima Light.

The Japanese Government has given Notice, that on and after 15th November 1875, the following alteration would be made in the colour of the light on Joka Sima, namely:--

The light would be changed from a fixed white light to a fixed green light of the same order, and would be visible over an are of 309° or between the bearings of N.W. W. through cast to W.

by S. The light would be seen from the same distance as formerly, namely 9 miles.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 3° Westerly in 1875.] By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 28th December 1875.

FRED?. J. EVANS, Hydrographer.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Nipon island, No. 2347; Kii channel to Yedo, No. 996; Yedo gulf and harbour, No. 2657; Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, China, Japan, &c. for 1875, No. 211; and China Sea Directory, Vol. IV., page 179.

"THE MARRIAGE ORDINANCE, 1875." [SECTION VII.]

I hereby give Notice, that in accordance with Section VI of the above Ordinance, His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to license the following places for the Celebration of Marriages, viz. :-

St. John's Cathedral, Victoria.

St. Peter's Church, Praya West.

St. Stephen's Church, Tai-ping Sh?n.

Union Church, Staunton Street.

Berlin Foundling House Chapel "Bethesda," High Street.

Basel Mission Chapel, Third Street, Sai Ying-p?n.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wellington Street. The Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Francis Street.

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

No. 45.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

    The contract for scavenging the City of Victoria held by Au-Cheung-Li, of No. 8, Middle Street, Shek-Tong-Tsui having been cancelled, it is hereby notified that from the 1st of March proximo the above mentioned contract will be held during the remainder of the year 1876, by Lam-Tak-Wing, of No. 10, Queen Street.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th February, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

DATE.

1876.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH MARCH, 1876.

NOTICE. HONGKONG.

Cape Collinson Harbour Light.

111

Notice is hereby given, that a Harbour Light will be exhibited on Cape Collinson on and after March 1st next.

     The illuminating apparatus is fixed Dioptric of the Sixth Order showing a white light on the following bearings, which are magnetic and taken from Seaward:

From N. 22° W. by East to S. 22° E.;

and showing a red light,—

;

From S. 22° E. by West to N. 22° W.

     The focal plane of the light is 200 feet above mean sea level, and in clear weather it should be seen at a distance of 8 miles.

Ships making for Victoria Harbour, Hongkong, from the Northward and Eastward, by keeping the white light of Cape Collinson in sight, will avoid the Bokhara and Tathong Rocks, also the rocks outlying Sy Wan Bay.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 12th February, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 3RD MARCH, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter. meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

February 26

30.15

58

30.12

58

57.5

65

30.09

60

27

30.10

60

30.10

62

57

59

30.05

62

""

28

30.08

58.5

30.04

59

57

59.5

29.97

59

"7

29

30.02

59

29.97

59

57

59

29.95

58

""

March 1

30.10

58.5

30.07

60

56.5

60

30.02

60

2

30.13

59

30.10

58

56.5

60

30.06

58

""

30.19

57

30.14

57

55.5

58

30.11

57.5

"?

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

'NOON

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

WET BULB,

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

RAIN.

Min. Max.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

NOON.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

F.

NOON.

Feb. 26 28.30 28.34 28.29 28.24 28.24 53.0 54.5 51.0 53.0 54.0 51.0 53.0 59.0 E

Co

3

E

4 E

4

0.00

!

""

27 28.26, 28.29, 28.28, 28.24 28.24 52.052.5 53.0 52.0 52.0 53.0 50.0 54.5

E

4 E

4 E

3

0.00

Do.

Close wet fog throughout.

do.

""

28 28.24 28.26 28.23 28.17 28.16 52.0 53.0 55.0 52.0 53.0 55.0 51.0 54.0

E

4 ESE

5 SE

6

0.00

Close fog and squally throughout.

i

""

2 28.24 28.29 28.28 28.23 28.23 52.052.0 51.0

29 28.21 28.24 28.23 28.16 28.16 56.5 57.0 54.5 56.5 57.0 54.5 53.0 57.0 SE

Mar. 1 28.24 28.28 28.27 28.21 28.21 54.5 55.0 54.0 54.0 55.0 54.0 53.0 57.5 E

52.0 52.051.0 52.0 56.0 E

5 SE

4 ESE

4

0.00

3 E

3 E

3 E

3 E

0.06

Close fog, drizzly rain at intervals.

Close wet fog throughout.

0.00

Do.

do.

3 28.28 28.33 28.30 28.27 28.27 50.0 49.0 49.5 50.0 49.0 49.5 49.0 52.0 E

4 E

4E

3

0.00

Fog with openings at intervals.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON BAY.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

METER.

Self Registering.

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.

Min. Max.

NOON.

6 A.M.

Dirn. | F.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

1876.

Feb. 26 30.01 30.05 30.05 30.01 30.00 60.0 58.0

"2

59.0 59.0 57.057.057.0 67.0 ENE 1 E

2730.00 30.02 30.02 29.96′ 29.96 59.0 60.5 60.058.0 58.5 59.056.5 60.0 ENE

1 E

3 E

2 E

1

2 Cloudy and fine throughout.

Overcast and misty.

""

2829.96 29.98 29.96 29.91 29.90 59.0 60.5 59.5 58.0 59.059.057.0 61.5

E

3 E

56 E

6

Overcast with light drizzle.

:

:

29 29.90 29.90 29.92 29.87 29.87 60.5 62.0 60.0 58.0 60.0 59.0 58.0 62.0

Mar. 1 29.91 30.00 30.00 29.95 29.95 59.0 61.0 61,558.0 59.0 60.058.0 62.0 ENE

E

"

2 29.98 30.03 30.05 29.99 29.97, 60.0 59.0 59.5 59.057.5 56.5 57.0 62.0 ENE

2 E

3 ENE

2 E

4 E

4

Do.

do.

do.

3 E

KH

2

Overcast and misty.

2 NE

1

Do.

do.

3 29.99 30.07 30.07 30.02 30.01 57.0 58.0 59.0 56,056.0 57.056.0 60.0 ENE

1 E

3 E

3

Do.

do.

97

112

Lorters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 2 OF 1876.

MONDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

PRESENT:

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN).

The Honourable the Attorney General (JOHN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.

ABSENT:

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY), absent from indisposition.

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Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

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By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

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Clerk of Councils.

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VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 2 OF 1876.

MONDAY, 28TH FEBRUARY, 1876.

PRESENT:

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN).

The Honourable the Attorney General (JOHN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.

ABSENT:

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY), absent from indisposition.

The Council meets this day at 2.30 P.M., by Special Summons.

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and the Special Jurors designated, is finally adopted.

His Excellency adjourns the Council at 3 P.M., to Monday, the 6th March, 1876.

Read and confirmed, this 6th Day of March, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

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A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

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Clerk of Councils.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH MARCH, 1876.

Title.

Preamble.

Repealing part

Ordinance 5 of

1874.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants.

[

, 1876.] HEREAS by section V of "The Chinese Emigration Con- Wsolidation Ordinance, 1874," it is enacted " that no Chinese

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passenger ship, except ships about to proceed on a voyage of not more than thirty days' duration within the meaning of section "VIII of this Ordinance, shall clear out or proceed to sea, and the "Emigration Officer shall not grant the certificate prescribed by "section IV of The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,' unless the "master of such ship shall be provided with a licence under the "hand of the Governor and the public seal of the Colony to be "obtained in manner hereinafter mentioned"; and paragraph 2 "that it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, from time to time, to exempt from the operation of this section, any mail steamers or other vessels which are subject to the provisions "of "The Chinese Passengers Act, 1855,' provided that the "Chinese passengers proceeding in such vessels be free emigrants "and under no contract of service whatever"; and whereas it is expedient that every Chinese passenger ship should be provided with a licence, and that the fee chargeable upon such licence should be reduced, and that the law should be amended as here- inafter provided: Be it therefore enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

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I. The following portions of section V of "The Chinese Emigra- of section V of tion Consolidation Ordinance, 1874" are hereby repealed, viz. :--- Paragraph 1. The words "except ships about to proceed on a voyage of not more than thirty days' duration within "the meaning of section VIII of this Ordinance." Paragraph 2. The whole.

Reducing the fees for

licences.

General

licences to mai steamers, &c.

The Governor may authorise

labourers and

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Parapraph 3. The words "and shall also furnish the like particulars where any exemption is applied for under paragraph 2 of this section."

II. The fee payable upon the granting of a licence shall hence- forth be dollars only; and in any reprint of the said Ordinance the said sum may be inserted in paragraph 5, section V in place of the "one hundred dollars" therein mentioned.

or

III. The Governor in Council may, at his discretion, grant to any mail steamer or other vessel general licence for any period, for any number of voyages, or for voyages to and from any specified port or ports, upon the condition that the vessel provided with such licence shall carry only free passengers under no con- tract of service whatever, except as hereinafter mentioned:

General licences shall be exempt from the provisions of

paragraph 6 of section V aforesaid.

IV. The Governor in Council may, at his discretion, authorise any person to engage any specified number of Chinese labourers servants to be or servants for any person resident in any British possession, and to make contracts in writing on behalf of such resident with the persons so engaged.

engaged for

persons in

British

possessions.

Ordinance 5 of

1874 not to

Chinese pas-

Any vessel provided with a general licence may carry any per- sons so engaged without thereby affecting her licence.

V. Nothing in "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordi- nance, 1874," shall prevent passengers natives of Asia from travel- prevent ling in the first cabin of any vessel which is provided with a sengers from general licence, on the same terms as passengers of other nationa- travelling in lities; or in the first or second cabin, if the vessel carries more first or second than two classes of passengers.

cabin as other nationals.

This Ordinance Incorporated with No. 5 of 1874.

Such passengers are hereby exempted from the necessity of ob- taining contract passage tickets or of submitting themselves to be mustered or inspected by any emigration officer or medical officer or other person.

Such passengers shall, however, be reckoned in calculating the number of passengers, natives of Asia, who are carried by the said vessel.

VI. This Ordinance shall be read with "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874," and shall be taken to be incor- porated therewith; and upon the issue of any new edition of the Ordinances, the provisions hereof may be inserted in the said Ordinance; sections III and IV hereof may be printed next after the paragraph now numbered 5 of section V of the said Ordinance, and the other paragraphs of the said section may be re-numbered. Parapraph 6 of the said section may be amended by inserting the words "except a general licence" after the word "licence."

Section V hereof may be printed as section VI of the said Ordinance, and the other sections may be re-numbered.

F

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH MARCH, 1876.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

This Ordinance is introduced under the instructions of the Secretary of State, in order to place all Chinese Emigration under the direct control of the Governor. With this object, it will be seen that section I repeals so much of "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874" as exempts ships on short voyages from obtaining the Governor's licence; and as enables the Go- vernor to allow certain other ships to go to sea without licences.

In order to prevent this change in the law from operating hardly upon shipowners, the licence fee is, by section II, to be reduced from one hundred dollars, to such moderate amount

                     as the Council think will be sufficient to cover the charges incident to the licence and by section III the Governor is empowered to grant licences to remain in force for a definite time, or for a specified number of voyages.

:

Sections IV and V introduce a modification of the law, where it presses hardly upon two classes of Chinese passengers, who can scarcely have existed at the time of the passing of the Chinese Passengers Act of 1855. In the first place, well-to-do Chinese are required, by the terms of the law, to provide themselves with con- tract passage tickets, and to submit to inspection by the Emi- gration Officers, like the common coolies, with whom they are thus forced to travel; and the shipowner is unable to carry Chinese passengers except on these terms. Their case is met by section V, which removes all legal impediments to Chinese passengers tra- velling on the same terms as other men in the first or second cabin of any vessel which is provided with a general licence. Mail steam- ers and other vessels carrying on a regular passenger traffic, will be likely to obtain these licences, and this provision will apply to them, but not to vessels laid on for a single voyage with coolies.

The other class of passengers is dealt with by section IV and consists of domestic servants and labourers. It has been found that they are willing to engage for service in the Australian Colonies, and that employers are willing to engage them, but the Mail steamers are unable to carry them by reason of the contract of service, which the men naturally insist upon before starting. Such a contract disqualifies them for passages in vessels, which have been hitherto exempt from the provisions of section V of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, or which under this Ordinance will be pro- vided with general licences. The Cape, and possibly other Colonies, will be seeking Chinese labour, and as the same difficulty would occur with them, the section has been drawn to include all British Possessions. As these emigrants will, on arrival, be under the protection of British law, and in Australia, at the Cape, and in other Colonies with representative institutions, will have the moral support of a very free public opinion, any risk of ill-treatment by their employers seems to be virtually impossible; and it is thought that if the Governor's sanction is made a necessary preliminary to the engagement of such persons, so as to ensure that their engagements are on proper conditions, this change may be allowed with complete safety.

Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

JOHN BRAMSTON, Attorney General.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions.

BE

[

1876.]

E it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice.

of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:--

Title.

I. So much of section XXVIII of Ordinance No. 8 of 1858 as Repealing part relates to the judicial powers of the Registrar General, is of sec. 28 of hereby repealed, that is to say, the words "before the Registrar Ord. No. 8 of General if a Justice of the Peace, or (if the said person shall so demand)".

1858.

II. The following sections and parts of sections of "The Con- Repealing and tagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," are hereby repealed:-

Sections V and VI,-The whole.

Section LXX,-From the word "Governor" in the third line

of the section to the end of the section. Sections XII, XIII, XIV, XXVI, XXVII, LIII, LVII, LXII, LXXI, and section XX in the third line from the end, The words "The Registrar General." Wherever the words "The Registrar General" are repealed as aforesaid, the section shall be amended by inserting the words "a Magistrate," and shall be read as if those words had been inserted in the section originally.

amending parts of Ord. No. 10 of 1867.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH MARCH, 1876.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

This Ordinance is introduced under the instructions of the Secretary of State, in order to place all Chinese Emigration under the direct control of the Governor. With this object, it will be seen that section I repeals so much of "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874" as exempts ships on short voyages from obtaining the Governor's licence; and as enables the Go- vernor to allow certain other ships to go to sea without licences.

In order to prevent this change in the law from operating hardly upon shipowners, the licence fee is, by section II, to be reduced from one hundred dollars, to such moderate amount

                     as the Council think will be sufficient to cover the charges incident to the licence and by section III the Governor is empowered to grant licences to remain in force for a definite time, or for a specified number of voyages.

:

Sections IV and V introduce a modification of the law, where it presses hardly upon two classes of Chinese passengers, who can scarcely have existed at the time of the passing of the Chinese Passengers Act of 1855. In the first place, well-to-do Chinese are required, by the terms of the law, to provide themselves with con- tract passage tickets, and to submit to inspection by the Emi- gration Officers, like the common coolies, with whom they are thus forced to travel; and the shipowner is unable to carry Chinese passengers except on these terms. Their case is met by section V, which removes all legal impediments to Chinese passengers tra- velling on the same terms as other men in the first or second cabin of any vessel which is provided with a general licence. Mail steam- ers and other vessels carrying on a regular passenger traffic, will be likely to obtain these licences, and this provision will apply to them, but not to vessels laid on for a single voyage with coolies.

The other class of passengers is dealt with by section IV and consists of domestic servants and labourers. It has been found that they are willing to engage for service in the Australian Colonies, and that employers are willing to engage them, but the Mail steamers are unable to carry them by reason of the contract of service, which the men naturally insist upon before starting. Such a contract disqualifies them for passages in vessels, which have been hitherto exempt from the provisions of section V of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, or which under this Ordinance will be pro- vided with general licences. The Cape, and possibly other Colonies, will be seeking Chinese labour, and as the same difficulty would occur with them, the section has been drawn to include all British Possessions. As these emigrants will, on arrival, be under the protection of British law, and in Australia, at the Cape, and in other Colonies with representative institutions, will have the moral support of a very free public opinion, any risk of ill-treatment by their employers seems to be virtually impossible; and it is thought that if the Governor's sanction is made a necessary preliminary to the engagement of such persons, so as to ensure that their engagements are on proper conditions, this change may be allowed with complete safety.

Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

JOHN BRAMSTON, Attorney General.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions.

BE

[

1876.]

E it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice.

of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:--

Title.

I. So much of section XXVIII of Ordinance No. 8 of 1858 as Repealing part relates to the judicial powers of the Registrar General, is of sec. 28 of hereby repealed, that is to say, the words "before the Registrar Ord. No. 8 of General if a Justice of the Peace, or (if the said person shall so demand)".

1858.

II. The following sections and parts of sections of "The Con- Repealing and tagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," are hereby repealed:-

Sections V and VI,-The whole.

Section LXX,-From the word "Governor" in the third line

of the section to the end of the section. Sections XII, XIII, XIV, XXVI, XXVII, LIII, LVII, LXII, LXXI, and section XX in the third line from the end, The words "The Registrar General." Wherever the words "The Registrar General" are repealed as aforesaid, the section shall be amended by inserting the words "a Magistrate," and shall be read as if those words had been inserted in the section originally.

amending parts of Ord. No. 10 of 1867.

117

118

No. 53.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH MARCH, 1876.

Courts may sit in private.

No proceedings to be taken except with sanction of Attorney General or Registrar General.

Sections II to

IV incorpo- rated with No.

10 of 1867.

III. Upon the hearing by a Magistrate of any matter arising under this Ordinance, or "The Contagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," or upon the hearing of an appeal from the determination of the Magistrate in any such matter, the Magistrate or the Court (as the case may be) may hear the matter in private, unless the person accused or affected desire publicity, and, in addition to ali other powers, may order that all persons not directly interested in the matter be kept excluded from the place of hearing.

IV. No proceedings under this Ordinance, or under "The Con- tagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," shall be commenced before a Magistrate, except at the instance, or with the sanction, of the Attorney General or of the Registrar General.

V. The three preceding sections of this Ordinance shall be read with "The Contagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," and shall be taken to be incorporated therewith; and upon the issue of any new edition of the Ordinances, the provisions of the said three sections may be inserted in the said Ordinance; sections III and IV hereof may be printed next after the section now numbered LXXI of the said Ordinance, and the other sections thereof may be re-numbered.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

This Ordinance, which follows similar legislation in the Straits Settlements, has been introduced at the suggestion of the Secre- tary of State. Its object, as will be readily seen from its pro- visions, is to vest in the Police Magistrates only, certain powers of fine and imprisonment which are now exercised by the Regis- trar General under Ordinance No. 8 of 1858, and under "The Contagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867."

It is not intended to reflect in any way upon the manner in which the Registrar General has exercised these judicial func- tions, or to suggest that they have been otherwise than most satisfactorily discharged; simply, it is considered better that all matters involving penal consequences should be disposed of by the ordinary tribunals of the Colony.

Hongkong, 25th February, 1876.

JOHN BRAMSTON, Attorney General.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given that Messrs. BASS & Co., of Kings Road, St. Pancras, London, have complied with the requirements of Ordinance No. 16 of 1873, for the registration in this Colony of their Trade Mark as applied to Pale Ale, Burton Ale, and Extra Stout, and that the same has been duly registered.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th March, 1876.

No. 54.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 29th February, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th March, 1876.

1

!

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

;

BANKS.

AVERAGE AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

$

Oriental Bank Corporation,

377,845

200,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,.

731,080

250,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

610,390

225,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,484,892

700,000

TOTAL,....

3,204,207

1,375,000

118

No. 53.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH MARCH, 1876.

Courts may sit in private.

No proceedings to be taken except with sanction of Attorney General or Registrar General.

Sections II to

IV incorpo- rated with No.

10 of 1867.

III. Upon the hearing by a Magistrate of any matter arising under this Ordinance, or "The Contagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," or upon the hearing of an appeal from the determination of the Magistrate in any such matter, the Magistrate or the Court (as the case may be) may hear the matter in private, unless the person accused or affected desire publicity, and, in addition to ali other powers, may order that all persons not directly interested in the matter be kept excluded from the place of hearing.

IV. No proceedings under this Ordinance, or under "The Con- tagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," shall be commenced before a Magistrate, except at the instance, or with the sanction, of the Attorney General or of the Registrar General.

V. The three preceding sections of this Ordinance shall be read with "The Contagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," and shall be taken to be incorporated therewith; and upon the issue of any new edition of the Ordinances, the provisions of the said three sections may be inserted in the said Ordinance; sections III and IV hereof may be printed next after the section now numbered LXXI of the said Ordinance, and the other sections thereof may be re-numbered.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

This Ordinance, which follows similar legislation in the Straits Settlements, has been introduced at the suggestion of the Secre- tary of State. Its object, as will be readily seen from its pro- visions, is to vest in the Police Magistrates only, certain powers of fine and imprisonment which are now exercised by the Regis- trar General under Ordinance No. 8 of 1858, and under "The Contagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867."

It is not intended to reflect in any way upon the manner in which the Registrar General has exercised these judicial func- tions, or to suggest that they have been otherwise than most satisfactorily discharged; simply, it is considered better that all matters involving penal consequences should be disposed of by the ordinary tribunals of the Colony.

Hongkong, 25th February, 1876.

JOHN BRAMSTON, Attorney General.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given that Messrs. BASS & Co., of Kings Road, St. Pancras, London, have complied with the requirements of Ordinance No. 16 of 1873, for the registration in this Colony of their Trade Mark as applied to Pale Ale, Burton Ale, and Extra Stout, and that the same has been duly registered.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th March, 1876.

No. 54.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 29th February, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th March, 1876.

1

!

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

;

BANKS.

AVERAGE AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

$

Oriental Bank Corporation,

377,845

200,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,.

731,080

250,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

610,390

225,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,484,892

700,000

TOTAL,....

3,204,207

1,375,000

No. 55.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH MARCH, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th March, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

TORRES STRAITS.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

119

      The following information respecting Dangers in Torres Straits and the Inner Route was obtained during the recent Expedition to New Guinea, and is supplied by Captain Edwards, of the "Chevert":-

     A Shoal was found to the Southwards of Poll Islet, with apparently 2 or 3 fathoms water over it. From its Western edge

A Coral Reef, with Sand Bank upon it

Poll Islet bore N. by E. E.

Sand Bank, S.E.

E.

                     awash at or near low water, and nearly a mile in length N.N.W. and S.S.E., lies W.N.W. 2 miles from the North end of Warrior Island.

The Reef to the Northwards of Warrior Island does not exist as shown on the Charts. A Narrow Reef lies in the position of its Eastern edge N. by E. and S. by W., 24 miles long.

A Small Rock, nearly awash, was found in the following position, viz.:-

Lat. 9° 40′ 20′′ S.

142° 56′ 40′′ E.

Also another Rock, nearly awash, in

Lat. 9° 38′ 15′′ S.

142° 57′ 35′′" E.

      A Rocky Shoal, upon which the "Chevert" touched while drawing 15 feet, extends some 2 miles South-westwards from the Sand Bank marked on the Chart, in

Lat. 9° 15′ 40′′ S. Long. 143° 3′ 30′′ E.

      A series of Coral Reefs, dry at low water springs, and Sunken Banks, with Channels between them, was found between this Sand Bank and the Coast of New Guinea.

      Casts of 7 and 4 fathoms were obtained upon a Rocky Shoal, the centre bearing N.E. & N. from the Dry Sand Bank to the North-eastward of Darnley Island, and lying in

Lat. 9° 24′ 40′′ S. Long. 143° 55′ 20′′ E.

This foul ground extends for some 2 miles N.W. by N. and S.E. by S., but is less than a quarter of a mile in width. To Vessels entering the Straits from the Eastward and making Bramble Cay late in the day, Captain Edwards recommends the anchorage under the Cay, in preference to standing on in the dark to anchor under Stephens Island, where the water is deeper and the bottom not so good.

      Melanie Reck, Eastward of the Pipon Islands, is about mile in extent, and half-moon shaped. A good mark for clearing this danger when working down, is to keep the Peak of North Bay Point to the Eastward, or outside of the Peak near Cape Bowen, and marked on the Chart as 1,662 feet in height.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Department of Ports and Harbours, Brisbane, 11th January, 1876.

No. 56.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Portmaster.

The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Government of India, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th March, 1876.

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. (No. 3.)

Bay of Bengal-Coromandel Coast-Madras.

Colonial Secretary.

PROHIBITED ANCHORAGE NEAR THE BRITISH INDIAN SUBMARINE TELEGRAPH CABLE.

The Madras Gavernment has given notice, with a view to the prevention of damage to the British Indian Submarine Telegraph Cable, and under the provisions of the "Indian Conservancy Act," that all vessels are strictly prohibited from anchoring in any part of the Madras Roadstead to the southward of the Lighthouse. Vessels arriving from the Colonies with horses should anchor in not less than 7 fathoms water, with the Lighthouse bearing from West to W. by S., and nothing to the southward of the former bearing. Commanders infringing these directions will be prosecuted under the provisions of Act XII of 1875.

By Direction of the Government of India,

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 3rd February 1876.

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Superintendent, Marine Surveys.

       This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Bay of Bengal, Coromandel Coast, No. 71 c and d; also Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I., page 457.

120

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 11TH MARCH, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

To provide means of remitting small sums of money to or from this Colony and between the Ports of China and Japan, the Postmasters and Agents of this Office will in future be allowed (but not required) to purchase Hongkong Postage Stamps from foreign residents.

Between Hongkong and Shanghai, or Hongkong and Yokohama, however, in either direction, Money-Orders must be used.

  The Stamps tendered for sale must not exceed $25 in value, must be perfectly clean, in good condition, and in strips of at least two, as no separate Stamps will be purchased. They must be presented personally or accompanied by a note.

The Postmaster or Agent may postpone purchasing if his public funds in hand are not sufficient, and he will refuse to purchase in any case which appears doubtful or suspicious. He is allowed to charge a Commission of one per cent on all Stamps purchased.

Letters containing Stamps should be Registered, and the Stamps should be secured from observation.

ALFRED LISTER,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 7th March, 1876.

No. 51.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Postmaster General.

   Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 20th instant, for the erection of a Powder Magazine at Stone Cutters' Island.

The Specification and Plans can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1876.

THE MARRIAGE ORDINANCE, 1875.”

[SECTION VII.]

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

I hereby give Notice, that in accordance with Section VI of the above Ordinance, His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to license the following places for the Celebration of Marriages, viz. :-~~

St. John's Cathedral, Victoria.

St. Peter's Church, Praya West.

St. Stephen's Church, Tai-ping Sh?n.

Union Church, Staunton Street.

Berlin Foundling House Chapel "Bethesda," High Street.

Basel Mission Chapel, Third Street, Sai Ying-p?n.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wellington Street. The Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Francis Street.

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

NOTICE. HONGKONG.

Cape Collinson Harbour Light.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Notice is hereby given, that a Harbour Light will be exhibited on Cape Collinson on and after March 1st next.

The illuminating apparatus is fixed Dioptric of the Sixth Order showing a white light on the following bearings, which are magnetic and taken from Seaward:

From N. 22° W. by East to S. 22° E.;

and showing a red light,-

From S. 22° E. by West to N. 22° W.

The focal plane of the light is 200 feet above mean sea level, and in clear weather it should be seen at a distance of 8 miles.

Ships making for Victoria Harbour, Hongkong, from the Northward and Eastward, by keeping the white light of Cape Collinson in sight, will avoid the Bokhara and Tathong Rocks, also the rocks outlying Sy Wan Bay.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 12th February, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

1

DATE.

6 A.M.

BAROMETER.

DATE.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH MARCH, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 10TH MARCH, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro- Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

March

""

""

""

""

10

Soavaa P

30.12

58

30.09

58.5

55

58.5

30.07

59

30.05

59

30.00

60

56.5

60

29.94

60

30.04

62

30.00

64

59.5

64

29.94

66

30.00

70

29.98

73

64

73.5

29.95

71

8

30.16

62

30.14

60

56

60

30.10

58.5

9

30.14

58

30.10

59

56.5

59

30.04

60

30.12

64

30.10

66.5

58

66.5

30.04

67

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 r.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

'NOON

6 P.M.

A.M.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK,

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

Ka 9

THERMO-

WINDS.

RAIN.

METER,

Self

Registering

Min. Max.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

NOON. 6 P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

In inches during the precious 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

NOON.

1876.

Mar. 428.26 28.28 28.27 28.24 28.24 48.5 51.0 51.0 48.0 51.0 51.0 48.0 51.0 E

!

5 E

5 SE

6

0.00

i

"

"y

!

528.21 28.24 28.24 28.18 28.18 52.0 58.5 60.0 52.0 58.5 60.0 50.0 58.5 SE

628.23 28.27 28.26 28.20 28.20161.5 65.063.561.0 61.5 63.0 58.5.65.5 SE

728.22, 28.25 28.24 28.21 28.20 64.0 67.0 67.0 61.0 67.0 67.0 63.5 67.0 IS

828.29 28.34 28.31, 28.26 28.25 58.0: 56.0 54.0 58.0 | 56.054.0 56.0 67.0 E

|

4 SE

4

SE

4

0.00

4 SE

4 SE

4

0.00

6 SSW

5 SSW

3

0.00

:

Close fog with slight openings at in-

tervals.

Passing fog at intervals throughout.

6 A.M., close fog; 10 A.M., cloudy with thunder at intervals; 3 P.M., close fog.

Close wet fog throughout.

928.26 28.31. 28.30, 28.24 28.23 52.0

:

分?

56.0 54.0 52.056.054.0 51.0 56,5 E

1028.29 28.34 28.33 28.28 28.2755.0 60.0 58.5 55.0 59.0 57.0 51.0 69.5

NE

4 ENE

5 E

3 NE

5 ENE

5

0.77

3 E

B

0.56

Close fog with rain, thunder and

lightning.

:

Close fog with slight rain at intervals.

2 E

0.07

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

9 A.M.

Noon.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

'NOON

6 P.M.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON BAY.

A.M.

NOON.

GP.M.

THERMO- METER.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn, F.

1876.

8

Mar. 430.03 30.04 30.04 29.98 29.98 57.0 59.5 60.0 55.0 57.0 59.0 55.0 59.0 E

4 ENE 5 ENE

3

6 A.M. cloudy and fine; 6 P.M., overcast and misty.

?

i

""

529.95 29.95 29.94 29.86 29.86 59.5

7

99

!

?

829.94' 30.00 30.07 29.98 29.88 62.5 59.5 59.5

i 629.88 29.93 29.92 29.87 29.84 63.0 68.0 68.0 62.5 66.0 67.0 60.0 68.0 ENE 729.98 29.90 29.90 29.88 29.88 66.0 70.5 69.0 66.0 70.0 69.0 65.0 74.0 ENE

E 59.0 59.051.0,59.0 74.0 NNE

62.0 62.5 57.0 60.0 61.0 57.0 62.0 ENE !

4 ENE 4 E

2

Do.

do.

do.

!

1 ENE

1 ENE

1

Overcast and misty.

:

2 Calm

2 E

i

0 ENE

Do.

do.

"

77

1029.98 30.00 30.04 29.98 29.94 62.0

9 30.02 30.02 30.02 29.96 29.94 59.0 60.5 60.0 56.5 59.0 59.0 56.0 60.5

68.0 66.0 60.0 64.0 63.0 58.068.0 NNW

E

2 ESE

2 Calm

4 NE

3 ESE

1

3

0 ENE

4

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast and heavy thunder

and showers.

6 A.M., overcast and heavy thunder and showers; 6 P.M.,

overcast and misty.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine throughout.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Andrews, C. S. 1 A-Coo

Cresswell, Geo. 1

1

Hagen, Capt.

1

Morris, H.

Dawes, George 4

Harding, Mr.

1

Davis, W. B.

1

Holber, Han

      Barr, C. Brunning,

Capt. Thos. Burlingame

Dupont,

Monsr. C.

4

}!

1

Horning, J.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 10th March, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Miura, Madme. 1 regd.

Morrison Malherbe,

Monsr. de

Letters. Papers.

Parker, Edward 1 Purdie, W. L. 1

Pinto, Andr? C. 1 Petterson,

Lets. Paps.

1

2

Stripling, A. Stirling, Patrick 3

1

1

Scott, Miss

} 1

2

Sjomanen

Mary Ann Stephens, T.

1

Marks, F. W. 7

Paes, A. M.

1

De Silva, S.

Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Myer, Madme. R.1

Packer, Mr.

1

Mun Kee

1

Dr. J. S.

Tiang Pean

1

Edwards, W. C.

1

Mun Hing

1

Baird, C. W.

1

King, H. S.

1

Medon, Monsr. 1

Rusk, Madme. Ryall, Mr.

1

1

Baltzer, T.

1

Favre, Clement 1 Fong Mow

Kirkwood, Thos. 2

7

1

Fenn, James

1 regd.

Chun Loong

1

Concei??o,

1

Gonzalez, Felipe

Maria

Chiong Siu

Gordeen, T. L. 1 Gibbon, Capt. R.1

Fat Chokshun

Harris, John S. I

Kildare,

Marquis of

Lanthy, Mr. Leong Weng

Choon Lochhurst,

Miss A.

}

Martin, Charles 1 Marks, D. 1 Morgard, Mr.

Ridshard, G.

(Pilot)

1

Vanvig, L.

1

MacKenzie, G. 1

Rodrigues, Joana 1 Kiton, Capt. G.

Wols, Louis

1

1

1

Niccolopoloo

1

Smith, H. M. 1

Ngo Kuam

1

Silva, Avelina dal

Warren, H. Wade, J. M. Willes, T. R.

1

3

Nouvela, Do-?

1

Smith, Joseph E.1

Wallece, Geo.

minique

Santos, Marcelino1

Welsh, D. E.

1

121

DATE.

6 A.M.

BAROMETER.

DATE.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH MARCH, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 10TH MARCH, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro- Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

March

""

""

""

""

10

Soavaa P

30.12

58

30.09

58.5

55

58.5

30.07

59

30.05

59

30.00

60

56.5

60

29.94

60

30.04

62

30.00

64

59.5

64

29.94

66

30.00

70

29.98

73

64

73.5

29.95

71

8

30.16

62

30.14

60

56

60

30.10

58.5

9

30.14

58

30.10

59

56.5

59

30.04

60

30.12

64

30.10

66.5

58

66.5

30.04

67

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 r.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

'NOON

6 P.M.

A.M.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK,

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

Ka 9

THERMO-

WINDS.

RAIN.

METER,

Self

Registering

Min. Max.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

NOON. 6 P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

In inches during the precious 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

NOON.

1876.

Mar. 428.26 28.28 28.27 28.24 28.24 48.5 51.0 51.0 48.0 51.0 51.0 48.0 51.0 E

!

5 E

5 SE

6

0.00

i

"

"y

!

528.21 28.24 28.24 28.18 28.18 52.0 58.5 60.0 52.0 58.5 60.0 50.0 58.5 SE

628.23 28.27 28.26 28.20 28.20161.5 65.063.561.0 61.5 63.0 58.5.65.5 SE

728.22, 28.25 28.24 28.21 28.20 64.0 67.0 67.0 61.0 67.0 67.0 63.5 67.0 IS

828.29 28.34 28.31, 28.26 28.25 58.0: 56.0 54.0 58.0 | 56.054.0 56.0 67.0 E

|

4 SE

4

SE

4

0.00

4 SE

4 SE

4

0.00

6 SSW

5 SSW

3

0.00

:

Close fog with slight openings at in-

tervals.

Passing fog at intervals throughout.

6 A.M., close fog; 10 A.M., cloudy with thunder at intervals; 3 P.M., close fog.

Close wet fog throughout.

928.26 28.31. 28.30, 28.24 28.23 52.0

:

分?

56.0 54.0 52.056.054.0 51.0 56,5 E

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6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast and heavy thunder

and showers.

6 A.M., overcast and heavy thunder and showers; 6 P.M.,

overcast and misty.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine throughout.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Andrews, C. S. 1 A-Coo

Cresswell, Geo. 1

1

Hagen, Capt.

1

Morris, H.

Dawes, George 4

Harding, Mr.

1

Davis, W. B.

1

Holber, Han

      Barr, C. Brunning,

Capt. Thos. Burlingame

Dupont,

Monsr. C.

4

}!

1

Horning, J.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 10th March, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Miura, Madme. 1 regd.

Morrison Malherbe,

Monsr. de

Letters. Papers.

Parker, Edward 1 Purdie, W. L. 1

Pinto, Andr? C. 1 Petterson,

Lets. Paps.

1

2

Stripling, A. Stirling, Patrick 3

1

1

Scott, Miss

} 1

2

Sjomanen

Mary Ann Stephens, T.

1

Marks, F. W. 7

Paes, A. M.

1

De Silva, S.

Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Myer, Madme. R.1

Packer, Mr.

1

Mun Kee

1

Dr. J. S.

Tiang Pean

1

Edwards, W. C.

1

Mun Hing

1

Baird, C. W.

1

King, H. S.

1

Medon, Monsr. 1

Rusk, Madme. Ryall, Mr.

1

1

Baltzer, T.

1

Favre, Clement 1 Fong Mow

Kirkwood, Thos. 2

7

1

Fenn, James

1 regd.

Chun Loong

1

Concei??o,

1

Gonzalez, Felipe

Maria

Chiong Siu

Gordeen, T. L. 1 Gibbon, Capt. R.1

Fat Chokshun

Harris, John S. I

Kildare,

Marquis of

Lanthy, Mr. Leong Weng

Choon Lochhurst,

Miss A.

}

Martin, Charles 1 Marks, D. 1 Morgard, Mr.

Ridshard, G.

(Pilot)

1

Vanvig, L.

1

MacKenzie, G. 1

Rodrigues, Joana 1 Kiton, Capt. G.

Wols, Louis

1

1

1

Niccolopoloo

1

Smith, H. M. 1

Ngo Kuam

1

Silva, Avelina dal

Warren, H. Wade, J. M. Willes, T. R.

1

3

Nouvela, Do-?

1

Smith, Joseph E.1

Wallece, Geo.

minique

Santos, Marcelino1

Welsh, D. E.

1

121

122

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mas Number.) L'Explorateur.

Journal de S. Petersburg.

Krieger Zeitung.

Pulpit.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH MARCH, 1876.

Australasian Sketcher,

Boletim do Governo.

Chemnitzer Tageblatt.

Daily Post.

Engineering.

Horfeus Avis.

Indian and Colonial

Government Gazette.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Mining Tools.

Punch.

Modern Workshop Prac- Power in Motion.

tice.

Trautenauer Wochen-

blatt Templeton's Millwright and Engineer's Com- panion.

Revue Universelle.

Pall Mall Gazette. Peterhead Sentinel.

Metropolitan Tabernacle Polytechnisches Journal.

Pocket Books.

Short Route to Australia. Sunday at Home.

Wesley's Hymns.

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Argonaut Alexandra

6 1

Christina

1

Espavalda

1

G

Charlotte

Ly-ce-moon Leonore

1

1

1

Alexander

1

Andrews

Flying Spur

1

Rookwood Ruth Rachel

18 3

2 1

Tyburnia Tung Shan

Lets. Paps

8

2

2

Abbotsford

1

Chien Sheng,s.s. 2

Flying Eagle 1

Rowena

1

Ousuri

1

Uda

Annie Fish 1

Chingtoo

1

Roma

Capclara Artica 1

Otler

1

1 regd.

Hope

5

British Crown 1

1

Columba

1

Steffone

1

Venis

Blair Athol

1

Pelham

1

Star of China

1

Virginia

22

61

Kirkland

1

Dartmouth

4

Prince Louis

2

5

Star Queen

1

Kate Tatham 1

Channel Queen 1

Dora

1

Pearl, s.s.

1

Signal

1

William Davie 4

Corea

1

Paraguay, s.s.

1

Sophie

1

Western Chief 1

Caroline

4

1

Ellen Brewes

1

Luera

1

Poutu. s.s.

Wigtany

1

Calabar, s.s.

6

3

E. P. Bouverie 3

2

Laju

1

Panama

Cushan

1

E. M. Young

1

Licka Till

Portsea

1

Terentia Tagus, s.s.

4

1

Young Siam

1

Letters.

Letters.

Audacious

15 (1 reg.) Egeria

2

For H. M. Ships.

Thistle

Letters.

Letters.

Letters.

3 (1 reg.) Vigilant

2

Victor Emanuel 3

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

Graves, Capt. H., Cape Coast Castle,.. Heard, Revd. C. M., Anoka, Minnesota,.

Detained for Postage.

..1 Letter. Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

.1 Letter.

.1 Book. | Little, Miss Mary C., Norrvalk, Huron, Ohio,.......1 Paper.

.........1 Paper.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 10th March, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

UN

its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

THE

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

NOTICE.

E next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the Supreme Court will be held on Saturday,

the Eighteenth day of March, A.D. 1876, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order of th Court,

In the Goods of—

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

Woo TSZ TENG, otherwise 'NG CHEE TENG,

deceased.

CHEANG TYE NGAN, Widow, deceased. ?OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

NOTICE in other person, to produce any

Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, de- ceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction, on Saturday, the Fighteenth day of March, A.D. 1876; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept OP 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,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

N

In re FOONG MING CHEONG, a Bankrupt.

OTICE.-The above named Bankrupt hav- ing passed his last examination, the hear- ing of the application by him for his order of discharge stands adjourned to Tuesday, the 21st day of March, A.D. 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon.

IN TIE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

In re KWAN HING-TAI, a Bankrupt.

N

OTICE.— The first Meeting of Creditors stands adjourned until Monday, the 13th day of March, 1876, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

TH

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. HENRY CHARLES CALDWELL in the Firm of CALDWELL & BRERETON ceased on the 1st day of March, 1873.

The business of the Firm will be carried on as heretofore by Mr. WILLIAM H. BRERETON in his own Name.

Hongkong, 1st March, 1876.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

JAMES GREIG having been granted

MR. JAMES been

will, until farther notice, act as Chief Manager of this Corporation.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

JAMES GREIG,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 23rd February, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.

In Liquidation.

NOTICE.

ALI. Persons holding Warrants against, un-

1st

claimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before April, 1876, otherwise their Claims will not be recognised.

ADOLF ANDR?, F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 18th December, 1875.

JUST PUBLISHED.

A CHINESE AND ENGLISH

T1

DICTIONARY,

BY

THE REVD. W. LOBSCHEID.

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|

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mas Number.) L'Explorateur.

Journal de S. Petersburg.

Krieger Zeitung.

Pulpit.

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Australasian Sketcher,

Boletim do Governo.

Chemnitzer Tageblatt.

Daily Post.

Engineering.

Horfeus Avis.

Indian and Colonial

Government Gazette.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Mining Tools.

Punch.

Modern Workshop Prac- Power in Motion.

tice.

Trautenauer Wochen-

blatt Templeton's Millwright and Engineer's Com- panion.

Revue Universelle.

Pall Mall Gazette. Peterhead Sentinel.

Metropolitan Tabernacle Polytechnisches Journal.

Pocket Books.

Short Route to Australia. Sunday at Home.

Wesley's Hymns.

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Argonaut Alexandra

6 1

Christina

1

Espavalda

1

G

Charlotte

Ly-ce-moon Leonore

1

1

1

Alexander

1

Andrews

Flying Spur

1

Rookwood Ruth Rachel

18 3

2 1

Tyburnia Tung Shan

Lets. Paps

8

2

2

Abbotsford

1

Chien Sheng,s.s. 2

Flying Eagle 1

Rowena

1

Ousuri

1

Uda

Annie Fish 1

Chingtoo

1

Roma

Capclara Artica 1

Otler

1

1 regd.

Hope

5

British Crown 1

1

Columba

1

Steffone

1

Venis

Blair Athol

1

Pelham

1

Star of China

1

Virginia

22

61

Kirkland

1

Dartmouth

4

Prince Louis

2

5

Star Queen

1

Kate Tatham 1

Channel Queen 1

Dora

1

Pearl, s.s.

1

Signal

1

William Davie 4

Corea

1

Paraguay, s.s.

1

Sophie

1

Western Chief 1

Caroline

4

1

Ellen Brewes

1

Luera

1

Poutu. s.s.

Wigtany

1

Calabar, s.s.

6

3

E. P. Bouverie 3

2

Laju

1

Panama

Cushan

1

E. M. Young

1

Licka Till

Portsea

1

Terentia Tagus, s.s.

4

1

Young Siam

1

Letters.

Letters.

Audacious

15 (1 reg.) Egeria

2

For H. M. Ships.

Thistle

Letters.

Letters.

Letters.

3 (1 reg.) Vigilant

2

Victor Emanuel 3

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

Graves, Capt. H., Cape Coast Castle,.. Heard, Revd. C. M., Anoka, Minnesota,.

Detained for Postage.

..1 Letter. Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

.1 Letter.

.1 Book. | Little, Miss Mary C., Norrvalk, Huron, Ohio,.......1 Paper.

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SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

UN

its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

THE

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

NOTICE.

E next CRIMINAL SESSIONS of the Supreme Court will be held on Saturday,

the Eighteenth day of March, A.D. 1876, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order of th Court,

In the Goods of—

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

Woo TSZ TENG, otherwise 'NG CHEE TENG,

deceased.

CHEANG TYE NGAN, Widow, deceased. ?OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

NOTICE in other person, to produce any

Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, de- ceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction, on Saturday, the Fighteenth day of March, A.D. 1876; or, if none, that the next of Kin do accept OP 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,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

N

In re FOONG MING CHEONG, a Bankrupt.

OTICE.-The above named Bankrupt hav- ing passed his last examination, the hear- ing of the application by him for his order of discharge stands adjourned to Tuesday, the 21st day of March, A.D. 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon.

IN TIE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

In re KWAN HING-TAI, a Bankrupt.

N

OTICE.— The first Meeting of Creditors stands adjourned until Monday, the 13th day of March, 1876, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

TH

NOTICE.

HE interest and responsibility of Mr. HENRY CHARLES CALDWELL in the Firm of CALDWELL & BRERETON ceased on the 1st day of March, 1873.

The business of the Firm will be carried on as heretofore by Mr. WILLIAM H. BRERETON in his own Name.

Hongkong, 1st March, 1876.

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

JAMES GREIG having been granted

MR. JAMES been

will, until farther notice, act as Chief Manager of this Corporation.

By Order of the Court of Directors,

JAMES GREIG,

Chief Manager. Hongkong, 23rd February, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED.

In Liquidation.

NOTICE.

ALI. Persons holding Warrants against, un-

1st

claimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before April, 1876, otherwise their Claims will not be recognised.

ADOLF ANDR?, F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators.

Hongkong, 18th December, 1875.

JUST PUBLISHED.

A CHINESE AND ENGLISH

T1

DICTIONARY,

BY

THE REVD. W. LOBSCHEID.

THE above work, which has been chiefly com- piled for the purpose of aiding students in the study of Chinese literature, comprises many characters not met with in any of the Dictionaries hitherto published,

|

ALFRED LISTER, Postmaster General,

The selection of between 8.000 and 9,000 cha- racters will make it comparatively easy to find a character without counting the strokes of the compound figures, (minus the radical), and the addition of the Synonyms will prove a great help to such as are anxious to acquaint themselves more minutely with the character of the lan-

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SOIT

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MON

DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 12.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 57.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., &c., is pleased to direct the publication of the names of the Government Board of Examiners in the Chinese Language for general information.

The Board consists of:

FREDERICK STEWART, Esquire, Chairman.

The Revd. E. J. EITEL, Ph. D., Director of Chinese Studies. JAMES RUSSELL, Esquire.

WONG SHING, Esquire.

ALFRED LISTER, Esquire, Secretary.

     All communications to the Board must be addressed to the Secretary, and, if proceeding from a person in the Government service, must pass through the Head of his Department.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th March, 1876.

No. 58.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, until Noon on Saturday, the 1st April, for the making up, and supply of the undermentioned Summer Clothing for the use of the Police Department:-

More or less.

42 Suits White Duck for Inspectors, &c.

18 Helmets with 2 Covers and 1 Blue Silk Puggary each, for Inspectors, &c.

530 Suits Drabette for Europeans and Indians.

70 Rattan Helmets, with 2 Covers and 1 Blue Alpaca Puggary each.

580 Suits Drabette for Chinese.

300 Chinese Hats.

540 Pairs Chinese Shoes.

190 Pairs Chinese Stockings.

176 Puggaries.

     The Contractor will be supplied with the undermentioned Articles from the Police Stores, all other materials to be supplied at his own cost:-

White Duck.

Drabette.

Uniform Buttons. Trousers Buttons. Turkey Red.

Slate Coloured Calico.

     No Tenders will be received, unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury, the sum of $100, as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.

Forms of Tender, Samples of Uniform, and any further information, can be obtained on application at the Office of the Captain Superintendent of Police.

No Tender will be received unless sent in in the form required.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th March, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretury.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 59.

The following Report of the Harbour Master, with Returns annexed, for the year 1875, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th March, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

HARBOUR DEpartment,

HONGKONG, 15th February, 1876.

  SIR,-I have the honour to forward the Annual Returns of this Department connected with the Trade, &c., of the Colony for the year ending the 31st December, 1875.

I. Number, Tonnage and Crews of Vessels entered.

II. Number, Tonnage and Crews of Vessels cleared.

III. Number, Tonnage and Crews of Vessels of each Nation entered. IV. Number, Tonnage and Crews of Vessels of each Nation cleared.

V. Total Number, Tonnage and Crews of Vessels entered at each Port. VI. Total Number, Tonnage and Crews of Vessels cleared at each Port. VII. Return of Junks entered from Macao.

VIII. Return of Junks cleared for Macao.

IX. Return of Junks entered at each Port from China and Formosa. X. Return of Junks cleared at each Port for China and Formosa.

XI. Gross Total Number of Junks entered at each Port.

XII. Gross Total Number of Junks cleared at each Port.

XIII. Return of Junks (Local Trade) entered.

XIV. Return of Junks (Local Trade) cleared.

XV. Summary of Arrivals and Departures of all Vessels, and of all Chinese Passengers. XVI. Return of Vessels registered.

XVII. Return of Vessels struck off the Register.

XVIII. Amount of Fees received under Ordinance No. 10 of 1860, (Imperial Registry.)

XIX. Return of Chinese Passenger Ships cleared by the Emigration Officer.

XX. Return of Vessels bringing Chinese Passengers to Hongkong from Places out of China. XXI. Return of Marine Cases tried.

XXII. Diagram showing the monthly Increase or Decrease of the Junk Trade.

SHIPPING.

2. The grand total of all vessels, foreign and Chinese, arriving in Hongkong during the

year under review has been 587 vessels and 412,672 registered tons in excess of the arrivals in 1874. This is a more satisfactory condition of things than I was able to give in my last Annual Report, which shewed a large falling off of tonnage as compared with the year 1873. This increase of vessels includes the Junk trade, but as that trade will be dealt with under its proper heading, the remarks under the head Shipping will refer only to cargoes carried in European and American built vessels, including the trade in such vessels as are owned by the Chinese Merchants' Company.

3. Of the arrivals at this Port in European and American built ships, steam as well as sailing, there is a total increase of 418 vessels and 412,509 tons. Of this increase, 68.65 per cent of vessels and 76.6 per cent of tons is due to vessels under the British flag; 11 per cent of vessels and 8 per cent of tons to vessels under the French flag; 6.18 per cent of vessels and 5.82 per cent of tons to vessels under the Chinese flag; 6 per cent of vessels and 4 per cent of tons to vessels under the German flag; the remaining increase is distributed in small proportions over the vessels of other nations.

   4. Although the numbers of vessels have largely increased, the grand total of increase in tonnage is but slightly more than the total increase of tonnage in foreign bottoms only. This is caused by the reduced sizes of the Junks which now frequent the Colony.

5. The tonnage in vessels under the United States flag, although showing a decrease on what it was in 1874, is not really so in fact. Before light dues were collected, the gross tonnage of the Pacific Mail Company's ships were included in the returns, but since April last these ships have the measure- ments of Engine room spaces, &c., deducted, bringing them on the same footing as vessels of other nations with regard to their light dues, and this reduced tonnage is inserted in the present returns.

6. The only sensible decrease is in vessels under the Peruvian and Siamese flags, there having been 15 fewer vessels in the former instance, and 19 fewer vessels in the latter instance arrived in 1875 than entered the Colony in 1874.

7. Of the Countries whence the vessels included in this return have arrived, there have been entered 26 vessels having a tonnage of 19,394 tons more from the Australasian Colonies than came here in 1874. The trade between this and the Coast of China and Formos has largely increased, 188,874 tons having been entered in 1875 more than was the case in the previous year; and, it may reasonably be expected that the intended opening of the Port of Hoi How in Hainan will lead to a still further

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125

increase. The trade with Cochin China has improved to the extent of 98,563 tons. With the Continent of Europe trade has slightly improved, while that with Great Britain shows an increase of 35,891 tons. The trade with Siam has increased by 50 vessels and 38,034 tons, the increase being conveyed in vessels other than Siamese. With regard to the trade between this and India, there is a decrease of 13,647 tons.

    8. The trade with the Australasian Colonies has much improved since the steamers of the Eastern and Australian Mail Steam-ship Company have regularly established their linc, and these have been largely supplemented by occasional vessels leaving this for Cooktown in the Northern extreme of Queensland. This trade, hitherto conducted by sailing vessels, will soon be wholly in the hands of steam-ship owners, the navigation of the passages to and from Australia not offering many impediments to their safety.

9. Of the 3,562,774 tons of shipping entered in the books of this Office during the year, 45.2 per cent arrived in Junks, 43.7 per cent in Steamers and 11.1 per cent in European and American built Sailing vessels.

10. Excluding the Junk trade it will be found that 1,951,855 tons of registered shipping arrived in vessels other than Chinese built, 79.84 per cent of which was brought by Steam vessels and the remaining 20.16 per cent by Sailing vessels of all nations. Of this large percentage of Steam over Sailing ships 77.77 per cent is due to British Shipping, 9.60 per cent to French, 3.81 per cent to German, and the remainder to vessels under other flags.

    11. Large as the proportion of Steam shipping is over Sailing shipping, it is much greater in fact, as the Steam-ships of the present day carry so much more weight than their registered tonnage gives them credit for; while Sailing vessels do not carry much cargo over and above their registered tonnage.

    12. On the 16th April, 1875, the light on Cape d'Aguilar was first lit, it is a first order light and was seen from the deck of H. M. S. Hornet at a distance of twenty-three miles. Through the kind- ness of Commodore PARISH, R.N.,--the Surveyor General and the Officers of this Department were enabled to verify the distances at which Cape d'Aguilar and also Green Island lights could be seen, the latter is a fourth order light and was distinctly seen at a distance of eleven miles. Many Captains have testified to the value of the two lights, and when Cape Collinson light is exhibited, which it will be shortly, the approaches to Hongkong will be distinguishable at all hours and in all weather. Cape Collinson would have been lit long since, but that through some mismanagement a part of the appa- ratus was sent to the Cape of Good Hope.

    13. It is satisfactory to report that, but one typhoon (south-eastern edge) passed near the Colony in 1875. This was on the 31st May last, and from the sheltered position of the Harbour very little damage was done afloat. Macao and the Canton river felt the full force of the storm, and there is one sad shipwreck, that of the Poyang to record with the loss of many lives near Macao.

JUNK TRADE.

14. There is an increase in the numbers of Junks frequenting the Port from places on the Coast, but there is a decrease on the tonnage showing that a smaller kind of craft is being used. The Junk trade with Macao has decreased by 22,889 tons and 103 vessels. Probably a goodly proportion of the cargoes that would otherwise have been conveyed in native vessels has found its way here in the daily steamers. Macao suffered from two typhoons in two successive years losing a large number of Junks which have not been and probably never will be replaced.

15. Applications have been made to run Steam-launches between this place and Namtao a City on the left or East bank of the Canton river about twenty-seven miles from Hongkong. Although the proposal has been prominently brought to the notice of the Chinese Authorities, as yet permission to run a foreign built boat into a non-consular Port has not been granted.

EMIGRATION.

    16. There has been an increase of 51 per cent in the emigration of Chinese from Hongkong in 1875 over 1874. The discovery of gold in the North of Queensland has led to a large emigration of Chinese to Cooktown, 8,325 persons having gone to that newly established Port.

17. There has also been an increase during the year of 5,535 Chinese to the Straits Settlements and of 3,180 Chinese to California.

18. Many of the Chinese who left for Cooktown have returned, some of them discontented with the hardships which usually accompany the gold digger; while others have come back having been successful, and, as the voyage is an easy and a quick one, they have come to spend their new year holiday in their native country.

19. It is impossible to say how much gold has been brought from Cooktown, as the Chinese keep the gold in their own possession rather than place it in the hands of the Captain and pay a small freight for its security.

20. During a short visit that I paid to Victoria, New South Wales, and Queensland, during the last summer, I was greatly interested in ascertaining how much or how little Chinese had gained by emigrating. In Melbourne and Sydney, every one ad?nitted the persevering industry and sobriety of the Chinese, and the general cry was for Chinese labour, but no one seem disposed to import it. Trades unionism amongst the European Artisans and Servants tends in a great measure to keep Chinesc labour out of the field.

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21. I observed but few Chinese employed in conjunction with Europeans. Chinese were chiefly working on their own account, keeping shops, cultivating and selling vegetables; and in the towns they appeared to thrive and make money.

    22. A visit to Ballarat, Creswick, Clunes and their neighbouring gold fields, enabled me to see the patience of the Chinese to its fullest extent. I found these people working in gangs of four or five, digging, washing, all at hard solid labour, working while it was daylight and having nothing but the most miserable hut, neither wind nor water-tight to retire to for the night. The earnings of these men averaged about three pounds sterling a month each. The fields on which they are allowed to seek for gold have generally been worked over twice or three times and have ultimately been deserted by European diggers, and it is the latter's refuse that Chinese are content to take. Chinese would be much better paid, housed, and fed as farm labourers, but many of them seemed to prefer the chance of finding something good and becoming rich more quickly than a labourer's savings will permit of.

    23. In newly discovered gold fields, a greater amount of success attends the digger's labour, but even there the Chinaman is not allowed to come near when the European thinks he will get gold. The Chinaman's secret of success is patience and perseverance combined with the strictest sobriety. Cooktown, which has sprung into existence since the discovery of gold in its neighbourhood, is still a town of wood and canvas. Here the Chinaman is seen to great perfection. He owns some of the principal shops in the place and by his attention to business, and care of his money when he has made it, he is amongst the most wealthy in the place. Chinese in North Queensland have many greater advantages than Europeans. The climate is better adapted to the former than to the latter, and they can work throughout the year, while Europeans are unable to do so.

24. Female emigration to Penang and Singapore has increased by 110.69 per cent, and out of 15,158 Chinese despatched hence to the Straits Settlements nearly 14 per cent were females.

    25. Out of 19,168 emigrants to California, scarcely 2 per cent are females. There are varied opinions as to whether the partial prohibition placed on the importation of Chinese females into the United States is a politic one. Doubtless the influx of a large number of unmarried women into a country is likely to be attended by highly immoral results, but with people having an intimate know- ledge of the Chinese character, it is a question whether it is not better not to disturb female emigration than to prohibit it, the result of the latter being much more horrible and disgusting than one likes to dwell on.

REGISTRY OF SHIPPING.

26. The usual average work has been done in this branch of the Department. The British Registry of Shipping at Shanghai has not been sufficiently long established to affect the registry of ships here.

MARINE MAGISTRATE'S COURT.

27. There is an increase on the cases tried in this Court in 1875 over 1874. None of the cases were of a serious nature.

EXAMINATIONS FOR THE POSTS OF MASTERS AND MATES, UNDER ORDINANCE No. 17 OF 1860.

28. Of fifty-nine applicants for examination, 64.5 per cent obtained Certificates, 35.5 per cent being unsuccessful.

MARINE COURTS, UNDER ORDINANCE No. 11 OF 1860.

29. There have been five Courts held during the year. The Viking, Official Number 71,662, grounded on the Bombay Shoal in the China Sea, was got off and came to Hongkong. The Poyang, Official Number 50,661, lost during a typhoon near Macao in May last. The Zambesi, Official Num- ber 68,413, in collision with a Junk. The Deerhound, Official Number 60,508, lost in the China Sea in Latitude 10° 41′ North and Longitude 114° 30′ East. The Sunda, Official Number 54,737, struck a sunken rock about a mile and a half North of Turnabout Island and was beached at Station Island, Haitan Strait. The Sunda was ultimately brought to Hongkong.

SEAMEN.

30. 6,654 Seamen were shipped, and 6,741 were discharged in 1875, being an excess of 13.1 per cent in the first, and 14.2 per cent in the latter instance of the shipping and discharging of Seamen

in 1874.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

II. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

The Honourable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary,

HONGKONG,

1.-NUMBER, TONNAGE, and CREWS of Vessels ENTERED at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong from each Country, in the Year 1875.

BRITISH.

FOREIGN.

TOTAL.

COUNTRIES WHENCE ARRIVED.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

Vessels.

Australia and New Zealand,..

79;

Coast of China and Formesa,

909

Tons. Crews. Vessels.

53,790 2,133|| 1 651,989 37,886

Tons. Crews. Vessels. Tons. Crews. Vessels. Tons.

37

Cochin China.......

981

98,471 3,411

1

878

28,769 1,174]

787

22

1

909

946

3.11

99

Continent of Europe,

2

911

28

2

Great Britain,

126 151,415 4,707

2,349 100

127

? ? ???

India and Singapore,

88 126,199 6,100

Japan,

36

50,308 2,582|

2,483.

67

39

Java and other Islands in the Indian Archi-

61 3,084 108

6

99,258 3,475 52 911 28 52 153,761 4,807 31 24,714 656 88 126,199 6,100 17 11,289 4201 52,791| 2,649|| 32 32,618 2,503 3,084 108

34,116 1,414

1

315

Crews. Vessels. Tons. Crews. Vessels. Tons. Crews. Vessels.

SO 54,668 2,150 35 20,430 561 36 21,839 588 114 74.220 2,694 21 680,758 39,060 16,480 1,296,734 216,405 5,984 358,888 60,459|22,464 1,655,622 276,864, 17,889 1,948,723 254,291 6,021 53

TOTAL.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST,

Tons. Crews. Vessels.

27

12

34,431 1,426) 150 182.587] 4,855,

TOTAL.

Tons. Crews.

76,007 2,743

1,787 49 116 387,657 61,638 23,410 2,336,380 315,924

1,102 46] 152 133,689, 4,901

78,977 3,748

25

91

53

79,002 3,752||

54

79,888 3,771

251

9

55

700

36

25,414 692

160 176,129 5,863

3,049

136

162

79,913 8,780 179,178 5,499

17

...

11,289 4201

105 137,488 6,520

105

137,488 6,520

645

351

33,263 2,518

68

82,926 5,085,

3,128 82

72

86,054 5,167

4 1,747 65

4 1,747

65

10

4,831 173

101

4,831

173

pelago,

Macao.

361

163,681| 13,254||

784

27

363] 164,465 13,281|

1,083

150,033 27,431

212

20,945 3,152 1,325 170,978 30,586

1,441

313,714 40,688

244

21,729 8,179 1,688 335,443, 43,867

Pellow Islands,

1

136

10:

136 10]

1

136

10

1

136

10

...

Philippine Islands,

21

8,903

757

1

541

15

22

9,444 772

67

22,162 1,920

67

22,162 1,929

88

31,065 2,686

11

541

15

89

31,606 2,701

Sandwich Islands,

3

1,791 45

3

1,791 45

3

1,791 45

3

1,791 45

Siam,

54

34,497 1,476,

54

34,497 1,476]

114

United States of America,..

9

14,443 728

9

14,443] 728

27

56,240 2,950. 53,726 2,870

11-1

56,240 2,950]

168

90,787 4,426

168

90,787 4,426

1 1,352 261 28

55,078 2,396

36

68,169 3,098

1,352

26]

37

69,521 3,124

TOTAL,.

1,789 1,357,691|73,200||

46

36,591

011,784,713, 200,501 6,232

1,489 1,835 1,394,282 74,639 18,001 1,781,713,260,505 6,232 388,779 65,736 24,283 2,168,492 324,241 19,790 3,142,404 383,705 6,278

420,370 65,175 26,068 3,562,774 398,880

II. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c.

II.-NUMBER, TONNAGE, and CREWS of Vessels CLEARED at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong for each Country, in the Year 1875.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

BRITISH.

FOREIGN.

TOTAL.

COUNTRIES TO WHICH DEPARTED.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

F

Vessels.

Tons. Crews. Vessels.

Tons. Crews. Vessels.

Tons. Crews. Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels. Tons. Crews. Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels,

Tons. Crews. Vessels. Tons. Crews. Vessels.

Tons. Crews.

Amoor River,

1

384

14

1

Australia and New Zealand,.

32

26,034 1,726)

32

384

26,934 1,726

14

4:

1,174

3,035

49.

4

1,174] 49

5

105

4

3,035; 105

36

1,558 631 29,069 1,831]

5

...

1,558

63

36;

29,009 1,831

British North America,.

1

Cape of Good Hope,

1:

329 14]

I

329

14

2

395

420

12

1

395

12

1

395

12

1

395

12

19

420

19

3

749

3

749

33

Coast China and Formosa,

907 678,518 39,269

119

Const of New Guinea,

Cochin China....

35

28,826 1,095)

53

73,734 2,814 1,026

60,172 2,063) 88

752,252 42,08% 10,973 1,381,469 224,615 5,214 273,530 50,009 22,187 1,654,999 274,684 17,880 2,059,987 268,881 5,383 347,264 52,883 23,213 2,407,251 316,767

1

136.

12

136

12

88.998 3,158

30 19,950 831

19

13,201 556 49

Continent of Europe,.

3

1,042 86;

3

1,042 36

33. 62.499 2,202)

83

65

33,151 1,887 62,499 2,202||

186

48,776 1,926

12}

136

12

721 73,373 2,619

137 122,149 4,545

63,541 2.288)

36

63,541 2,238

Great Britain..

61

90,197 3,025)

61

90,197, 3.025

7 5,728 205

7 5,728 205

95.925 3,230)

68

95,925) 3,230

India and xingapore,.

74

97,056 4,648)

4,761 133

Japan.

47

64,715 3,102

:

79 101,817 4,781 26: 47

Java and other Islands in the Indian Archi-

1

787

261

pelago,

M?czo,

362 163,298| 13,228||

Philip

we I dands,..

17

Sandy h Islands,

Siar

22

7,572 6551

14,671 748 38

25

1,589

17,030 461

26,690 874

59

4

60

41,361 1,622|

64,715, 3,102]

85

2,376 315 11 862 163,298 13,228 1,173 152,166 28,160) 80 42 24,608, 1,116| 58 17,026 1,617 28. 3 1,245 431 7,693 508

28

18,723 672) 29,673 2,427

1,510

51

30

20,233 728

100: 115,779) 5.820)

1822

49

30

30,451 2,476 75 94,388 5,529

→ 2

6,271

184

109 122,050 5,504

778

49

77

95,166 5,578

1

1

15

2

81

354 669 26 2 8,110 1.073 1,253 160,276 29,233 1,535 20,299, 490. 37,325 2,107 70

1,102 37

1,943 74

G

3,045 111

315,464 41,388

3

15

So h America,

6

2,394 79

South Pacife.

3,958 100

5

nited States of America,.

31 36,165 1,422]

31

3,958 100 36,165 1,422|| 44

2

75

298 19] 2

37,581 1,798

90

70,065 2,729

TOTAL,

75 106,230 4,151,

2,394 79

5.214 147

75 106,230 4,151

1,209,594 1,594|1,209,594| 69,008] 248 187,940 6,504 1,842 1,397,534 75,512 18,4061,774,399 264,315 5,425 356,826 54,129 23,831 2,130,725 318,444 20,000 2,983,993 333,323 5,673 544,266 60,633 25,673 3,528,259 30

H. G. THOMSF

1,245 43 45,274 2,806] 6 2,394 79

3

37

24,598 2,272| 53 1,245. 43] 22,364 1,256

...

113

80 8,110 1,078 37,335 951

64,271 2,672

1,615

123

323,574 42,461

61,938 3,223

3

1,245 43

150;

86,635 3,928

963, 281

4

44

1,256 47 70,065 2,720

2,394 79

293

19

7

4,921 128

...

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18?? MARCII, 1876.

MBER, TONNAGE, and CREWS of Vessels of each Nation ENTERED at the Port of Victoria, in the Colony of

Hongkong, in the Year 1875.

ENTERED.

NATIONALITY

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

OF VESSELS.

TOTAL.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

rican,

61

81,652

3,020

7

3,658

104

68

85,310

3,124

trian,

6

2,014

82

1

645

15

7

97

ritish,

1,789

1,357,691

73,200

46

36,591

1,439

1,835

1,894,282

74,639

Cambodian,

1

295

33

1

295

33

Chinese,

51

43,328

2,304

3

1,521

134

54

Chinese Junks,

17,269

1,247,880 234,074

6,190

363,039

62.970

23,459

44,849 1,610,919

2,438

297,044

Danish,

33

25,019

872

5

4,490

135

38

29.509 1.007

Dutch,

8

4,716

115

8

4,716

115

French,

157

181,770

10,033

4

1,830

56

161

183,600

10,089

German,

251

126,519

4,821

12

4,219

149

263

130,738

4,970

Hawaiian,

1

473

14

1

473

14

Italian,

1

909

18

1

909

18

Japanese,

1

..

700

36

1

700

36

Norwegian,

4,056

128

1,219

37

12

5,275

165

Peruvian,

853

40

853

40

Portuguese,

1

631

24

589

16

1,220

40

Russian,

3

3,961

136

3,961

136

Siamese,

71

34,174

2,528

71

34,174

2,528

Spanish,

69

23,311

2,194

Swedish,

9

3,105

109

IQ

1

386

18

70

28,697 2,212

2

630

26

11

3,735

135

TOTAL,..

19,790 8,142,404333,705

6,278

420,370

65,175

26,068 3,562,774 398,880

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master. &c.

IV. NUMBER, TONNAGE, and CREWS of Vessels of each Nation CLEARED at Ports in the Colony of Hongkong,

in the Year 1875.

CLEARED.

NATIONALITY OF VESSELS.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews. Vessels.

Tons. Crews. Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

American,

Austrian,.

48 2

British,

1,594

71,477 580 1,209,594 69,008

2,748 18

19

14,244

303

67

85,721

3,051

5

248

2,979 187,940

73

7

6,504

1,842

3,559 1,397,534

91

75,512

Cambodian,

1

295

40

1

Chinese,.

45

37,179 1,907

3

Chinese Junks,

17,927

1,859,572 | 243,886

5,151

1,521 226,855

121

48

295 38,700 2,028

40

49,159

23,081 | 1,586,427 | 293,045

Danish,

29

283,290

779

8

5.908

200

37

20,198

999

Dutch,

3

1,541

42

3

2,327

56

6

3,868

08

French,

112

165,770

8,256

47

17,040

608

159

182,810

8,864

German,

127

68,844 2,826

125

56,285

1,893

252

125,129

4,719

Japanese,.

1

700

36

1

700

Norwegian,

6

?

2,444

83

5

2,484

66

11

4,928

149

Peruvian,.

1

410

18

1

924

18

1,834

36

Portuguese,

1

589

19

?

589

19

Russian,

2

3,119

118

842

18

3,961

130

Siamese,

29

14.208

1,194

42

20.665

1,390

71

34,873

2,584

Spanish,

67

22,941

2,308

6

Swedish,

6

2,140

78

1,957 1,595

113

73

24,898 2,421

55

11

3,735

128

TOTAL,..

20,000 2,083,993 | 333,323

5,673

544,266

60,633 25,678 3,528,259 393,956

I. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

2

V.—TOTAL NUMBER, TONNAGE, AND CREWS OF VESSELS ENTERED AT EACH PORT IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG, IN THE YEAR 1875.

?

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

BRITISH.

FOREIGN.

TOTAL.

NAMES

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

OF PORTS.

Vls. Tons. Crews.

Vis.

Tons. Crews. Vis. Tons. Crews,

Vls.

Tons. Crews. Vls.

Tons. Crews. Vls.

Aberdeen,

Shau-ki Wall,...

Stanley,

Victoria,

Yau-ma Ti,.

Total,

13,888 4,285 827 45,870 8,945 1,578 9,438 1,682 250.

1,789 1,357,691 73,200)

46

1,789 |1,357,691; 73,200

46

Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews. Vis.

481 25,200 6,047 346 39,178 10,332 25,290 6,047

722 31,219 7,453 850 76,589*16,398) 722 31,219 7,453 856

140] 12,307 1,975 116 21,745 8,657) 140 12,307 1,975 116 36,591 1,439 1,835 1,304,282 74,639 16,4711,706,643 242,373 3,984| 272,168 44,484 20,455 1,978,811 286,857 18,200 3,064,334315,573 4,030 187 9,254 2,657 930 42,915 4,340 1,117, 52,169 6,997] 187 9,254 2,657 930 36,591 1,439 1,835 1,304,282 74,639 18,001 1,784,713 260,505 6,232 383,779 63,736 24,233 2,168,492 324,24119,7905.142,404333,705 6,278|| 420,370 65,175| 26,008,3,562,774 398,880

Tons. Crews. Vls.

Tons.

Crews.

481

346

13,888 4,285| 827 45,370 8,945| 1,578

39,178 10,332

70,589, 16,398

9,438 1,682 250

21,745 3,657

308,759 45,923 22,290 3,373,093,361,496 42,915 4,340 1,117 52,169 6,997

T

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

VI. TOTAL NUMBER, TONNAGE, AND CREWS OF VESSELS CLEARED AT EACH PORT IN THE COLONY OF HONGKONG, IN THE YEAR 1875.

BRITISH.

FOREIGN.

TOTAL.

NAMES

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

WITH CARGOES.

IN BALLAST.

TOTAL.

OF PORTS.

Vis. Tons. Crews. Vls.

Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews. Vis.

Tons. Crews. Vls.

Aberdeen, lau-k? V?n,

Stanley,..

Victoria, Yau-ma Ti..

Total,.

1,594 1.209,594 69,008,

248

187,940 6,504

1,594 1,209,594 69,008

248

5,125 1,216] 713. 48,221 7,034) 727 9,866 1,473| 152 1,842 1,307,534 75,512 16,884 1,682,501 249,001 3,197 466 28,686 4,301| 636. | 187,940 | 6,504 | 1,8421.397,534 75,512 18,406 1,774.399 261,315 5 5,425

114

838

104

Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews. Vls. Tons. Crews. 33,109 9,027| 827 38,231 10,243 114 5,125 1,216 26,968 8,339 1,565 75,189 15,973 838 48,221 7,634| 11,788 2,153| 256 21,654 3,626} 104 9,866 1,473| 262,569 31,433 20,081 1,945.070|2×1,08 18,478 2,892,095 318,609 21,892 3,177|| 1,102| 50,578 7,508] 466 28,686 4,391

VIS.

Tons. Crews. Vls.

Tons.

Crews.

713

33,109 9,027|

827

38,234 10,243

727

26,968 8,339 1,565

75,189 15,973

152

11,788 2,153 256

21,654 3,626

3,445

636

450,509 37,937, 21,923 3,342,604 356,546 21,892 3,177| 1,102| 50,578, 7,568

356,320 54,120 23,831 2.130,725 318,444 20,000 2,983,993 333,523 5,673 544,266 60,633 25,673 3,528,259 393,956

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

129

130

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

VII.--Total Number, Tonnage, Crews, and Passengers of Junks ENTERED from Macao, during the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

CARGO.

BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Tons. Crews.

Passen-

gers.

L

Victoria,

1,083 150,033

27,434

5,461

240

19,970 3,118

508

1,323

170,003

30,552

5,969

}

Total,...

1,083

150,033

27,434

5,461

240

19,970 3,118

508

1,323

170,003 30,552 5,969

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

VIII.--Total Number, Tonnage, Crews, and Passengers of Junks CLEARED for Macao, during the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

BALLAST.

CARGO.

TOTAL.

Vessels. Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen- gers.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Victoria,

1,173

152,166

28,160

5,357

76

6,714 1,015

465

158,880 1,249

29,175 5,822

Total,... 1,173 152,166 28,160

5,357

76

6,714 1,015

465

1,249

158,880 29,175

5.822

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

IX.-Total Number, Tonnage, Crews, and Passengers of Junks ENTERED at each Port in the Colony of Hongkong from Ports on the Coast of China and Formosa, during the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

CARGO.

BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Passen-

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

gers.

Aberdeen,

481

25,290

6,047

192

346

13,888 4,285

96

827

39,178

10,332

288

Shau-ki W?n,

722

31,219

7,453

238

856

45,370

8,945

67

1,578

76,589

16,398

305

Stanley,

140

12,307

1,975

26

116

9,438 1,682

22

256

21,745

3,657

48

Victoria,

14,656

1,019,777 188,508 |129,351

Yau-ma Ti,...

187

9.254 2,657

8

3,702 930

231,458

40,600

42,915

4,340

17,236 11

19,358 1,117

1,251,235 229,108146,587

52,169

6,997

19

Total,.... 16,186 1,097,847 206,640 129,815

5,950

343,069 59,852

17,432

22,136

1,440,916 266,492 147,247

H. G. THO?SETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c.

X.-Total Number, Tonnage, Crews, and Passengers of Junks CLEARED at cach Port in the Colony of Hongkong for Ports on the Coast of China and Formosa, during the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

CARGO.

BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews,

Passen- gers.

Passen-

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

gers.

Aberdeen,

114

Shan-ki W?ng

838

Stanley,

104

5,125 1,216 48,221 7,634 9,866 1,473

125

713

33,109

9,027

109

315

727

26,968

8,339

67

827 1,565

38,234

10,243

234

75,189 15,973

13

152

11,788

2,153

22

256

Victoria,

15,232 | 1,115,508 201,012 |129,600

2,850

126,384

25,448

6,916

Yau-ma Ti,...

466

28,686

4,391

92

636

21,892 3,177

65

18,082 1,102

Total,.

16,754 1,207,406 | 215,726 | 130,145

5,078

220,141

48,144

7,179

21,654 3,626 1,241,892 226,460 | 136,516

50,578

21,832 1,427,547 263,870 | 137,324

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c.

382 35

7,568

157

131

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

XI.-Gross Total Number, Tonnage, Crews, and Passengers of Junks ENTERED at each Port in the Colony of Hongkong, (exclusive of Local Trade), during the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

CARGO.

BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vesssis.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Tous. Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Passen-

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

gers.

Aberdeen,

481

25,290

6,047

192

346

13,888 4,285

96

827

39,178

10,332

288

Shau-hi NV?n,

722

31,219

7,453

238

856

45,370

8,945

67

1,578

76,589

16,398

305

Stanley,

140

12.307 1,975

26

116

9.438

1,682

22

256

21,745

3,657

48

Victoria,

15,739

Yau-ma Ti,...|

187

1,169,810 215,942 | 134,812

9,254 2,657

8

3,942 930

251,428

43,718

17,744

Total,....

17,269

1,247,880 234,074 | 135,276

6,190

42,915 4,340

363,039 62,970

11

19,681 1,117

1,421,238 259,660 152,556

17,940

52,169

23,459 1,610,919 297,044 | 153,216

6,997

19

II. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

XII.-Gross Total Number, Tonnage, Crews, and Passengers of Junks CLEARED at each Port in the Colony of Hongkong, (exclusive of Local Trade), during the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

CARGO.

BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels.

Tons. Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Passen-

Tous. Crews.

gers.

Aberdeen,

114

5.125

1,216

125

713

33,109

9,027

109

827

38,234 10,243

234

Shan-ki W?n,

838

48,221

7,634

315

727

26,968

8,339

67

1,565

75,189

15.973

382

Stanley,

104

9,866

1,473

13

152

11,788

2,153

22

256

21.654

3.626

35

Victoria,

16,405

1,267,674 | 229,172 | 134,957

2,926

133,098

26,463

7,381

Yau-ma Ti,...

466

28,686 4,391

92

636

21,892

3,177

65

19,331 1,102

Total.. 17,927

1,359,572 243,886 135,502

5,154

226,855

49,159

7,644

23,081

1,400,772 255,635 142.338

50,578 7,568

1,586,427 293,045 | 143,146

157

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c.

XIII.-Return of Junks (Local Trade) ENTERED at the Port of Victoria from the Out-stations of the Island and the Villages of British Kowloon during the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

CARGO.

BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels.

Tons. Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels. Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Victoria,

3,508 116,189 39,802 11,983 1,040

14,066 4,239 7,006

4,548

130,255 44,041 18,989

Total,.... 3,508 116,189 39,802 11,983 1,040

14,066 4,239 7,006

4,548

130,255 44,041 18,989

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c.

XIV.—Return of Junks (Local Trade) CLEARED from the Port of Victoria for the Out-stations of the Island and the Villages in British

Kowloon during the Year ending 31st December, 1875,

CARGO.

BALLAST.

TOTAL.

Vessels.

Tous. Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Tons. Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Vessels.

Tons.

Crews.

Passen-

gers.

Victoria,

1,996 45,916

19,645 12,188 2,541

80,137 24,180 6,860 4,537

126,053 43,825 19,048

Total,.... 1,996

45,916

19,645 12,188 2,541

80,137

24,180

6.860 4,587

126,053 43,825 19,048

H. G. TuoMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, §e.

132

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

XV.-SUMMARY.

FOREIGN Trade.

No. OF VESSELS.

TONS.

CREWS.

British Vessels entered with Cargoes,..

Do.

do. in Ballast,.

1,789 46

1,357,691

73,200

36,591

1,439

Total,....

1,835

1,394,282

74,639

British Vessels cleared with Cargoes,.....

1,594

1,209,594

69,008

Do.

do. in Ballast,.

248

187,940

6,504

Total,....

1,842

1,397,534

75,512

Total of all British Vessels entered and cleared,

3,677

2,791,816

150,151

Foreign Vessels entered with Cargoes,

18,001

1,784,713

260,505

Do.

do. in Ballast,

6,232

383,779

63,736

Total,....

24,233

2,168,492

324,241

Foreign Vessels cleared with Cargoes,

Do.

18,406

1,774,399

264,315

do. in Ballast,.

5,425

356,326

54,129

Total,.................

23,831

2,130,725

318,444

Total of all Foreign Vessels entered and cleared,.......

48,064

4,299,217

642,685

Total of all Vessels entered with Cargoes,

Do.

do. in Ballast,.

19,790

3,142,404

333,705

6,278

420.370

65,175

Total of all Vessels entered,.

26,068

3,562,774

398,880

Total of all Vessels cleared with Cargoes,

Do.

do. in Ballast,

20,000

2,983,993

333,323

5,673

544,266

60,633

1

Total of all Vessels cleared,..

25,073

3,528,259

393,956

Total of all Vessels entered and cleared with Cargoes, .............

39,790 6,126,397

667,028

Do.

do. in Ballast,..

11,951

964,636

125,808

Total of all Vessels engaged in Foreign Trade only, entered and cleared,...

51,741

7,091,033

792,886

LOCAL TRADE.

Total of Vessels entered,

Do.

4,548

130,255

44,041

cleared,

4,537

126,053

43,825

Total of all Vessels engaged in Local Trade only, entered and cleared,.....

9,085

256,308

87,866

Total of all Vessels engaged in Foreign Trade only, entered and cleared,.

Do.

do. in Local Trade only,

Grand Total of all Vessels entered and cleared,..

51,741

7,091,033

792,836

do.

9,085

256,308

87,866

60,826

7,347,341

880,702

SUMMARY OF CHINESE PASSENGERS.

NAMES OF PLACES.

From Ports other than in China or Japan,

Do.

in China and Japan,.

Do.

in Macao,

Do.

in Villages of the Colony,..

38,502

323,077

57,550

18,989

Total Arrivals,....

438,118

Left for Ports other than in China or Japan,.

48,152

Do.

in China and Japan,

324,839

Do.

in Macao,.....

52,504

Do.

in Villages of the Colony,

19,048

Total Departures, ·

Excess of Departures of Chinese over Arrivals,...........

Grand Total of Arrivals and Departures, .......

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master, §c.

444,543

6,425

882,661

?

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

XVI. RETURN of VESSELS REGISTERED at the Port of Hongkong, during the Year 1875.

NAME OF VESSEL.

OFFICIAL REGISTERED HORSE

No.

TONNAGE. POWER.

RIG.

BUILT

OF.

WHERE BUILT

AND WHEN.

REMARKS, &c.

Auguste,

64,119

210.35

Schooner

Wood

V?ndam, Holland, 1869.

Foreign name Auguste.

Early Bird, str.,

64,103

19.02

12

None

Wood

Hongkong, 1871.

Sold to Foreigner, 1875.

One,

64,120

94.19

Lorcha

Wood

Do.,

1859.

Ten,

64,121

43.80

Lorcha

Wood

Macao, 1860.

Presto,

64,122

384.33

Barque

Iron

Amsterdam, 1862.

Minatitlan,....

29,148

219.38

Brig

Wood

Dumbarton, Scotland, 1860.

City of Whampoa, str.,

64,123

21.26

8

None

Wood

British Kowloon, 1875.

Sold to Foreigner, 1875.

Formosa, str.,...

31,233

458 30

154

Schooner

Iron

Glasgow, 1852.

White Cloud, str.,

64,124

527.01

150

None

Wood

Hongkong, 1875.

Alerta,

64,125

215.44

Schooner

Wood

Apenrade, 1862.

Washi, str.,

65,574

265.26

60

Schooner

Iron

Dublin, 1871.

Tuck Sing,

64,491

388.22

Hieronimus,

64,126

231.81

Barque Brig

Wood

Wood

St. John, New Brunswick, 1870. Apenrade, 1863.

133

H. G. THOMSett, R.N., Registrar of Shipping, §c.

XVII. RETURN of REGISTRIES of VESSELS CANCELLED at the Port of Hongkong, during the Year 1875.

NAME OF VESSEL.

OFFI-

CIAL No.

REGIS-

TERED TON-

NAGE.

DATE

OF REGISTRY.

HORSE POWER.

RIG.

BUILT

OF.

WHERE BUILT AND WHEN.

REASON

Dundee, Forfar, 1856.

New York, 1861.

Hamburg, 1858.

Peterhead, Scotland, 1853. Flensberg, 1860. Glasgow, 1862, Glasgow, 1864. Hongkong, 1871. British Kowloon, 1875.

OF

CANCELLATION.

Broken up, 1875.

Broken up, 1875.

Lost, 1874 Cancelled 1875. Foundered, 1875. Broken up, 1875. Wrecked, 1875.

Wrecked, 1875.

Sold to Foreigner, 1875. Wrecked, 1875.

Sold to Foreigner, 1875. Sold to Foreigner, 1875.

Celestial Breeze,

30,552 487.01

1863

Ship

Wood

Harpswell, 1854.

Onward,

10,455

606.20

1866

Ship

Wood

White Cloud, str.,

50,651

170.91

1867

300

None

Wood

New York, 1859.

Poyang, str.,.

50,661

364.98

1867

200

None

Wood

Annie Muriel,...

64,083

215.21

1871

Brigantine Wood

Ellon Castle,.

Georgina,

16,373 330.95

1872

Barque Wood

64,106 222.15

1873

Brig

Wood

Nanzing, str.,

44,777

419.05

1873

200

Schooner Iron

Yuentzefee, str.,..

47,847 315.99

1873

100

Schooner Iron

Early Bird, str.,

64,103

18.02

1875

12 None

Wood

City of Whampoa, str. 64,123

21.26

1875

8

None

Wood

H. G. THOMSETT, r.N., Registrar of Shipping, &c.

XVIII.—AMOUNT of FEES received under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1855, and Ordinance No. 10 of 1860, in the

Harbour Department, during the Year 1875.

MATTER OR DUTY IN RESPECT OF WHICH

NUMBER.

FEE.

AMOUNT.

REMARKS.

FEE TAKEN.

Alteration of Agreement with Seamen,

5

$1.00

5.00

Certifying Desertions,

151

1.00

151.00

Declaration of Ownership,.

11

1.00

11.00

Endorsement of Change of Master,.

38

1.00

38.00

Granting Certificate of Imperial Registry,

B

10.00

130.00

Recording Discharge of Mortgage,

6

5.00

30.00

Recording Mortgage of Ship,..

12

5.00

60.00

Recording Sale of Ship.....

5

5.00

25.00

Recording Transfer of Mortgage, Registering Certificate of Sale,.

1

5.00

5.00

4

5.00

20.00

Total,....

$

475.00

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Registrar of Shipping, Se.

134

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

XIX.-RETURN of CHINESE PASSENGER SHIPS Cleared by the Emigration Officer, Hongkong, during the Year ending 31st December, 1875.

ADELTS.

CHILDREN.

No.

DATE CLEARED.

NATIONALITY

SHIP'S NAME.

TONS.

MASTER'S NAME.

WHITHER BOUND,

OF SHIP.

To-

TAL.

REMARKS.

M.

F.

M.

F.

1

January

7 Danube, str.

561

British

A. Clanchy

Bangkok

216

1

5

7.7.7.

)))

2

12

>>

Arratoon Apcar, str.

959

E. Schultze

Singapore

267

15

460

"

Penang

158

16

Singapore

170

9)

3

99

12

Adria, str.

781

W. E. Brecze

19

Penang

801

504

17

4

13

"

Alaska, str.

4,011

American

E. van Sice

San Francisco

769

803

5

16

Carisbrooke, str.

875 British

M. G. Scott

Singapore

41

1

221

Penang

177

:

:

6

""

19 China, str.

978

T. S. Gardner

Singapore

7

"

19

Cassandra, str.

937 German

H. Langer

Penang Singapore Penang

83 60 31

187

116

217

88

8

"

19

Kjobenhavn, str.

9

20

Vancouver, str.

11

10

25

Mactan, str.

11

February

1

Oregonian, str.

701 Danish 1,987 British

312 Spanish 1,914 American

D. Torm

Bangkok

$1

81

T. Shaw

San Francisco

877

382

J. M. Larrinaga

Manila

87

1

80

C. R. Harris

San Francisco

86

123

19

259

12

I

Formosa, str.

651 British

C. E. Steward

Singapore

87

40

"

13

"2

4

Legislator, str.

1,374

R. Craig

Singapore

??

25

Penang

36

19

14

13

Arratoon Apear, str.

1,392

A. B. Mactavish

Singapore

47

10

**

15

15

China, str.

3,836

American

J. W. Philip

San Francisco

960

16

17

Thales, str.

$19

British

M. Young

Singapore

32

17

24 | Singapore, str.

964

""

18

24 Rajah, str.

358

J. Dumbreak

W. Menzell

Cooktown

394

Singapore

$2

19

27

Alva

589

Portuguese

E. A. de Souza

Dunedin, N.Z.

260

20

March

1

Adria, str.

781

British

21

1

Great Republic, str.

8,881

American

22

4

Portland

871

British

W. E. Breeze

W. B. Cobb D. Smith

Cooktown

360

:::

::::

172

57

970

86

394

82

200

360

San Francisco

936

938

Dunedin, N.Z.

278

278

??

23

6

Formosa, str.

855

Spanish

J. Morales

Manila

263)

27

290

24

8

Game Cock

1,119

American

T. C. Stoddard

San Francisco

190

201

210

25

11

Esmeralda, str.

895

British

E. Theband

Manila

16

50

26

12

Kjobenhavn, str.

701

Danisli

D. Torm

Singapore

331

382

27

15

Colorado, str.

8,727

American

H. C. Dearborn

San Francisco

904

908

28

18

Cassandra, str.

937

"

& REAR A ARKAS÷÷÷==== co

29

18

China, str.

978

German

British

II. Langer

Singapore

288

???

403

Penang

105

T. S. Gardner

30

19

Namoa, str.

862

31

20

Egeria, str.

1,087

German

32

22

Danube, str.

561

British

33

23 Abbotsford, str.

649

J. Mann

??

34

35 April

A

27 Somerset, str.

654

H. M. Morris

G. T. Westoby

J. Entwisle A. Clanchy

Singapore Penang Cooktown

Do. Bangkok

Do. Singapore Cooktown

359

27

491

95

515

661

:

:

517

661

219

221

136

146

25

Brisbane

牛肉

21

140

263

36

"

37

25

BR

""

40

125578

City of Peking, str. Kvik

5,765

450

5 Killarney, str.

1,060

American Norwegian British

H. G. Morse

San Francisco

1,317

1,317

C. Lorange

Honolulu

106

111

Ferntower, str.

700

"

Garibaldi

671

Montgomeryshire, s.

1,116

American

British

II. O'Neill

J. L. Shiell

C. M. Noyes

G. Butlin

Singapore

501

47

14

568

Do.

138)

140

Portland, Oregon

262

14

278

Bangkok

78

78

41

9

Mount Washington

1,219

American

F. B. Perkins

San Francisco

384

27

411

42

13

Glentinlas, str.

1,366

British

I. G. Wilcox

Singapore

242

12

10

267

43

13 Scotland, str.

1,694

J. James

Cooktown

1,119

:

95

44

14

Forward

744

J. Strachan

Portland, Oregon

298

1,119 302

39

45

15 Japan, str.

1.865

"

46

15

Alaska, str.

4,011

47

19 Tom Morton, str.

917

American British

J. Miller

J. Webster

Cooktown

1,003

H. Z. Howard

San Francisco

928

::

1,008

925

Cooktown

555

559

Singapore

164

28

48

20 Hindostan, str.

991

II. de Smidt

358

Penang

1501

Singapore

213

49

20

Thales, str.

819

""

M. Young

296

Penang

76

50

22 Abbotsford, str.

649

J. Mann

Bangkok

117

117

"

Cooktown

27-1

Brisbane

65

:

:

51

""

24 Brisbane, str.

891

R. Balfour

479

""

Sydney

72

Melbourne

51

BAZAE86# @

52

26

Danube, str.

561

A. Clanchy

Bangkok

81

SA

53

27

Ellen Munroe

1,83 American

J. W. NorerOSE

San Francisco

483

54

30

Esmeralda, str.

55

May

Duna, str.

56

6

Atlantic

295 852 1,709

British

E. Thebaud

Manila

19

470 19

W. Thomson

Singapore

490|

25

""

G. O. Mellin

San Francisco

397

57

$

Kjobenhavn, str.

58

59

60

61

*****

10

Killarney, str.

1-4

Mecca, str.

15 City of Tokio, str.

17

Arratoon Apear, str.

701 Danish 1,080 British

686 3,438 American

959 British

C. Paulsen

Singapore

155

II. O'Neill

Cooktown

471

J. Johnson

Singapore

282

94

J. Maury

E. Schultz

San Francisco

931

Cooktown

647

Singapore

140

67

62

18 China, str.

978

T. S. Gardner

"

"

Penang

42

10

Singapore

105

$13

63

18

Cassandra, str.

39

64

19

Avonmore

987 German

1,260 British

H. Langer

Penang

(9

:

::

:

::

521 401

155

4711

868

981

647

270

176

"

65

"

19 Normanby, str.

664

W. R. Corfield

T. Park

San Francisco

442

458

Cooktown

72

Brisbane

59

152

Melbourne

21

66

SS3SRERRER 8

27

Riga, str.

920

J. M. Clarke

Singapore

287

10

BAN

"

$5

67

28

Danube, str.

561

A Clanchy

Bangkok

83

39

68

28

William H. Besse

1,026

American

33

69

June

]

China, str.

3,836

W. H. Besse W. B. Cobb

San Francisco

876

17

393

Do.

2

976

70

5

McNear

71

72

73

74

75

*****

5

Oceanic, str.

8 Champion of the Seas

10

Duna, str.

15

Great Republic, str.

16

Formosa, str.

76

19

17 Thales, str.

1,308 2,849 British 1,946 852 3,881 American 855 Spanish

819 British

D. A. Carter J. W. Jennings R. S. Wilson

Do.

15

Do.

7

640

Do.

32

607

W. Thomson

Singapore

834

17

3ST

H. C. Dearborn B. Blanco

San Francisco

938

938

Manila

87

Singapore

102

M. Young

Penang

16

Calcutta

:::::

ST

134

77

78

23

17

Hindostan, str.

AA

18 Galatea, str.

901

1,233 German

""

A. Mathewson

M. F. Johannsen

Singapore Penang

121

68

11

Singapore

669)

ER

77

26

Singapore

2432

399

101

Cooktown

208

79

"

18 Singapore, str.

964 British

J. 11. Peake

Brisbane Sydney Melbourne

15

14

11

::::

258

***** * * ** a

SO

21

Abbotsford, str.

81

* A

29

Marmion

82

28

Danube, str.

649 823 American 561 British

A. Hunter

Bangkok

39

41

F. W. Jordan

San Francisco

285

12

297

83 July

1

Belgie, str.

1,716

84

1

Esmeralda, str.

395

35

85

2

"

Fyen, str.

86

3

Mecca, str.

"

87

9

13

Rajanattianuhar,str..

909 Danish

686 British

933

A. Clanchy J. Metcalfe E. Thebaud

D. Torm

J. Johnson

Bangkok

10

41

San Francisco

5891

596

Manila

66

66.

:

Singapore

256

Penang

76]

G. T. Hopkins

$8

12

Kj?benhavn, str.

"

89

12

Estepona, str.

"

90

15

Alaska, str.

"

91

12

??

Bowen, str.

4,011

844

701 Danish British 676

American

British

C. Paulsen L. B. Hubback H. Z. Howard

Singapore Penang Bangkok Singapore

103

32

2722

358

28

152

281

70

74

Cooktown

15-1

154

San Francisco

588

158

15

770

J. Mackenzie

Cooktown Sydney

118

86

170

Melbourne

14

17

Arratoon Apcar, str.

1.392

A. B. Mactavish

Singapore

$1

234

"

::

Penang

39

Singapore

57

158

17 Cassandra, str.

937 German

H. Langer

Penang

7-

12

Carried forward.......... 118,872

Carried forward,.

31,949

514

11685,816

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

RETURN of CHINESE PASSENGER SHIPS Cleared by the Emigration Officer, IIongkong,-Continued.

135

No.

DATE CLEARED.

SHIP'S NAME.

TONS.

NATIONALITY OF SHIP.

ADULTS.

CHILDREN.

MASTER'S NAME.

WHITHER BOUND.

To- TAL.

REMARKS.

M. F.

M.

F

Brought forward,..| 118,372

Brought forward,.. 31,949 1,237

514

116 33,816

94

July

26

Esmeralda, str.

395

British

W. H. Harvey

Manila

21

:

21

95

27

""

City of Exeter, str.

787

""

J. Gorley

Singapore

125

96

$1

Japan, str.

1,865

J. Miller

Do.

69

GO LO

3

128

5

1

""

76

97

August

2

Gaelic, str.

98

7

Mecca, str.

1,712 686

H. L'arsell

San Francisco

316

10.

326

J. Johnson

""

Singapore

131

31

2

164

Cleveland Bay

8

99

11

Brisbane, str.

891

R. Balfour

""

Cooktown

368

394

Sydney

16

100

14

""

Lord of the Isles, str.

1,845

W. Cowie

Singapore

105

115

101

""

16

City of Tokio, str.

3,448

American

J. Maury

San Francisco

236

102

17 Rajanattianuhar,str.

933 British

G. T. Hopkins

Bangkok

28

::

236

38

103

17

"

Argyll, str.

104

17

"

Hindostan, str.

105

17

Asia, str.

106

31

Danube, str.

1,270 991 880 Danish 561 British

D. Scott

""

Singapore

61

68

T. S. Gardner

Do.

551

124

II. P. Molsen

A. Clanchy

Do.

110,

5

119

Bangkok

131

107

September 1

Oceanic, str.

2,349

108

2

"

Fyen, str.

909 Danish

J. W. Jennings D. Torm

San Francisco

258

Cooktown

377:

:::

::

131

253

385

109

110

21

>>

6

Mecca, str.

8

Colorado, str.

686 British 2,284 American

J. Johnson

Singapore

199.

96

Penang

49

16

311

M. Connolly

San Francisco

97

97

Cooktown

113

Cleveland Bay

2

111

11

""

Singapore, str.

964

British

J. II. Peake

Keppel Bay

1

235

Brisbane

59

Sydney

35

112

113

11

Arratoon Apcar, str.

1,392

A. B. Mactavish

Melbourne Singapore Penang

17

71

591

=

30

20

Calcutta

2

11

""

Cassandra, str.

114

14

""

Leonor, str.

115

15

""

Great Republic, str.

3,880

116

18

29

Chancellor, str.

1,328

937 German 408 Spanish

American British

H. Langer

Singapore

67

26

:::

199

93

L. J. Diaz

Manila

5-4

:

56

W. B. Cobb

San Francisco

452

15

12

16

8

491

J. Reynolds

Singapore

70

11

83

117

23

""

Normanby, str.

664

J. A. Reddell

"

Cooktown

143

118

24

""

119

120

17

27

Estepona, str.

25 | Rajanattianular,str.

Norden, str.

676

"

L. B. Hubback

Bangkok

308

933

G. T. Hopkins

Do.

89

:

:

143

313

89

778

Danish

N. Jansen

Singapore

178

31

Penang

44

263

121

October

1 Belgic, str.

1,716 British

J. Metcalfe

San Francisco

312

:

14

326

122

4

"

Quang Se, str.

1,778

W. Holmes

17

Singapore

125

481

177

128

7

Pardo, str.

124

11

"1

Danube, str.

763

561

R. T. Power

Singapore

52

Penang

17

73

A. Clanchy

Bangkok

184

185

125

15

China, str.

3,836

American

H. C. Dearborn

San Francisco

411

13

427

126

"

15

Mecca, str.

127

16

Zamboanga, str.

686 British

651 Spanish

J. Johnson

Singapore

142

11

262

M. Arechavala

128

"

16

Argyll, str.

1,270 British

D. Scott

Penang Manila Singapore Penang

94

14

372

1

18

391

162

32

258

35

28

Singapore

84

67

129

19

16 Hindostan, str.

991

T. S. Gardner

130

""

25

City of Exeter, str.

787

J. Gorley

131

30 Rajanattianuhar,str.[

933

132

""

30

Abbotsford, str.

649

C. Patterson

G. T. Hopkins

Penang Calcutta Cooktown

Bangkok Singapore Penang

18

68

248

5

384

112

:::

::

384

112

204

313

59

133

November 1

Leonor, str.

134

1

Gaelic, str.

"

1,712

408 | Spanish

British

L. J. Diaz

Manila

24

24

W. H. Kidley

San Francisco

181

135

Cooktown

127

"

1

Brisbane, str.

891

R. Balfour

Sydney

50

::::

181

177

136

5

Norden, str.

778

187

5

""

Esmeralda, str.

138

10

"}

Bowen, str.

139

13

Fyen, str.

140

15 Alaska, str.

Danish 395 Spanish

844 British

909 Danish

4,011 American

N. Jensen E. Thebaud

Singapore Manila

162

30

197

47

47

T. Park

Singapore

100

128

Cooktown

28

D. Torm

Singapore

75

13

110

Penang

22

141

15

Danube, str.

142

"

16

Arratoon Apcar, str.

561 British

1,392

H. Z. Howard A. Clanchy

San Francisco

341

2

346

Bangkok

80

80

A. B. Mactavish

Singapore

75

Penang

112

75

51

309

143

"

16

Cassandra, str.

937 German

H. Langer

Singapore

76

293,

Penang

208

144

23

Esmeralda, str.

145

23

19

Antenor, str.

395 British 1,644

E. Thebaud

H. Jones

Manila Singapore

104

143

:::

1041

143

146

25

Kjobenhavn, str.

701 Danish

C. Paulsen

Singapore

191

15

147

December 1

Oceanic, str.

2,349

British

H. Parsell

San Francisco

285

148

15

1 Glenfalloch, str.

1,386

G. McBain

Singapore

95

21

"

Penang

41

39

NAVO

216

290

206

Singapore

29

149

4 Singapore, str.

964

J. H. Peake

Cooktown

102

"

Sydney

16

:::

147

150

7

""

Mecca, str.

686

J. Johnson

Singapore

117

24

313

"

Penang

150

16

151

14

City of Exeter, str.

787

15

J. Gorley

Singapore

261

8

Penang

140

8

252

:

427

152

15

Zamboanga, str.

153

"

18 Hindostan, str.

651 Spanish 991 British

M. Arechavala

Manila

96

961

T. S. Gardner

Singapore

147

59

3831

Penang

132

33

154

18

Argyll, str.

1,270

""

155

20

City of Tokio, str.

3,448

156

22

Danube, str.

American 561 British

D. Scott

J. Maury

Singapore

158

18

Penang

194

12

San Francisco

592

732

394

601

A. Clanchy

Bangkok

193

193

157

23

Glenfinlas, str.

1,366

II. G. Wilcox

Singapore

114'

7

121

""

Cooktown

71

158

31 Normanby, str.

664

J. A. Reddell

Sydney

15

107

Melbourne

21

159

"

31 Belgic, str.

1,716

J. Metcalfe

San Francisco

596

596)

29

Total Tons,..

199,862

Total Passengers,.

44,982 2,344

696

180 48,152

To Bangkok,

45

Brisbane,

??

Calcutta,

??

"

Cleveland and Koppel Bays,

Cooktown, Queensland,

,, Dunedin, New Zealand,.

Honolulu, Sandwich Islands,

25

"

Manila,

59

Melbourne,

29

Penang,

,, Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.,

San Francisco,

"

Singapore,

? Sydney,

do.,

SUMMARY.

2,310 282

22

2,837

:

282

13

15

11

11

8,296

27

8,325]

478

4781

106

111

1,282

1,284)

138)

142

8,017

558!

40

21 3,661

5601

2

18

580

18,172

9,783

221 1,448,

35 219

60' 19,168)

9711,497

251

261

Total Passengers,.

414,932 2,344

696

180 48,152

II. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

136

????-----———

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

XX.-RETURN of VESSELS bringing CHINESE PASSENGERS to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong, from Places out of the Chinese Empire, during the Year ending the 31st day of December, 1875.

ADULTS.

CHILDREN.

No.

DATE ARRIVED.

SHIP's NAME.

TONS.

NATIONALITY OF SHIP.

MASTER'S NAME.

WHERE FROM.

TOTAL. REMARKS.

M. 1.

31.

F.

Jan.

far.

4 | Rajah, str.

858 British

Menzell

Manila

91

4

Pearl, str.

Munk

"

Singapore

212

4

Elizabeth Dougall

White

Portland, Oregon

187

6 Arratoon Apear, str.

8 China, str.

959 9781

Cass

D

Singapore

360

Gardner

165

SNO

9

China, str.

3,834 American

Phillip

San Francisco

560

}}

9 Sarpedon, str.

1,59 British

Ferguson

Singapore

185

8

9

10

11

12

13

12

Mactan, str.

312 Spanish

Larinaga

Manila

190

"

12

12

Yneu-tze-fee, str.

315 British

Moalle

114

12

1

Fleurs Castle, str.

1.622

Dickie

91

Singapore

119

94

212

187

360

165

560

135

150

114

119

16

17

Vancouver, str.

1,987

Shaw

San Francisco

290

""

18

99

Legislator, str.

20

Hydaspes, str.

1,874 1,890

Craig

Singapore

200

100

293 B

202

Rennoldson

59;

61

""

12

14

20

Milton, str.

999

Buchart

186

"}

"}

25

::

188

15

21

Priam, str.

1,572

Scale

343

350

29

16

22 Madagascar, str.

884 German

Fehrmann

Bangkok

55

55

17

22 Formosa, str.

355] Spanish

Morales

Manila

$5

87

18

22 Garibaldi

671] American

Noyes

11

Portland, Oregon

127

142

19

27 Formosa, str.

651 British

Stewart

Bangkok

39

1

44

20

Feb.

3 Arratoon Apcar, str.

1,392

Mactavish

}}

Singapore

127

180

21

8

Thales, str.

819

19

22

8 Singapore, str.

961

Young Dumbreck

180

181

11

124

124

23

9 Hector, str.

1,522

17

Bewley

46

46

24

9 Danube, str.

561

"

Clanchy

Bangkok

41.

44

9. Ful Yu. str.

920 Chinese

Croad

Singapore

100:

100

26

15

Great Republic, str.

3,881 American

Cobb

San Francisco

284

296 C

27

17

Pearl, str.

705 British

Munk

Singapore

581

61

28

27

Diomed, str.

1,202

Jackson

92

100

"}

29

27

Esmeralda, str.

395

Thebaud

Manila

270

270

"

30 Marchi

1

Milton, str.

999

Buchart

"}

Singapore

186

188

31

32

8

China, str.

978

Gardner

1961

200

11

19

99

10

34

27

""

36

""

13

37

38

39

40

"}

9 Cassandra, str.

Somerset, str.

11 Colorado, str.

13 Patroclus, str.

Carisbrooke, str.

15 Danube, str.

17 Bengal, str.

22

Formosa. str.

22 Yuen-tze-fee, str.

654 British

3,727 American

1,660 British

Langer Morris

Scott

926 German

158

+

6

168

129

129

27

Dearborn

San Francisco

111

111 D

Drenning

Singapore

188

N

190

875

500

500

1

561

3)

Clanchy

Bangkok

62

65

1,808

命命

Douglas

Singapore

192

200

355 Spanish

Morales

Manila

67

1

G8

315 British

Moalle

118

118

41

23

11

Esmeralda, str.

395

Thebaud

159

160

71

42

11

25

City of Peking, str.

5,763 American

Morse

San Francisco

105

108 E

43

27

Pearl, str.

705 British

Munk

Singapore

408

419

44

28

Brisbane, str.

891

Balfour

188

192

""

27

45 April

2

Olympia, str.

777 German

Paulsen

491

49

""

46

2

Milton, str.

999 British

Buchart

352

352

71

47

17

5

Thales, str.

819

22

Young

200

200

11

48

21

6

Alaska, str.

49

19

50

51

10 Hindostan, str.

10 Glenfalloch, str.

16 Abbotsford, str.

4,011 American

991 British

Miller

Howard

San Francisco

41

41 F

Singapore

271

20

300

52

"

16 Esmeralda, str.

1,386

""

649 895

17

McBain

149

151

53

16

"1"

Formosa, str.

54

19

17

Nestor, str.

55

"}

30

City of Tokio, str.

355 Spanish 1,414. British

3,438 American

Mann

Blanco

Bangkok

40

40

Theband

Manila

213

214

37

37

Courtenay

Singapore

387

402

Maury

San Francisco

270

275 G

56

30

Russia, str.

1,574, Russian

Girard

Singapore

35

35

57

""

30

Normanby, str.

664 British

Park

76

77

58

30

Br?mar Castle, str.

1,425

""

59 May

1 Deucalion, str.

1,596

Marshall Butler

250

50

300

11

140

30

170

"

60

4

Leyte, str.

61

4 Glenearn, str.

62

4 Calabar, str.

63

5

China, str.

64

6 Cassandra, str.

65

8 Antenor, str.

1,644 British

66

10 Hongkong

67

11 Madagascar, str.

68

13 Agamemnon, str.

69

13 Esmeralda, str.

295

17

70

22

15 Statesman, str.

1,209

"

71

15 Horriang, str.

796

218 Spanish 1,870 British

762 978

""

937 German

636 Siamese 884 German 1,550 British

Langer Jones Frendenburg Fehrmann Crompton Thebaud Valiant Hutchison

Zubiagueire

Manila

75

76

Auld

Singapore

88.

90

Hutchison

170

Gardner

153

16

CO LO

180

174

>>

127

3

130

202

214

"}

Bangkok

301

30

54

54

Singapore Manila

112

118

314

321

Singapore

82

34

67

70

72

18 Abbotsford, str.

649

Mann

Bangkok

401

40

"}

73

"

20 Pearl, str.

705

Munk

Singapore

406

413

74

20 Formosa, str.

355 Spanish

Blanco

Manila

85

85

75

21 Singapore, str.

964 British

Peake

Singapore

106

109

76

21 Danube, str.

561

Clanchy

Bangkok

60

60

77

22 Zambesi, str.

1,540

Cates

"

Singapore

35

36

78

22 Tartar, str.

1,407

Johnson

73

74

?

"}

79

22 Tchihatchoff, str.

1,515 Russian

80

25 Fitzpatrick, str.

81

25 Cheviot, str.

82

""

25

Leyte, str.

597 British

761

1

218 Spanish

Poloushker Humphries Watt

188

4

192

"}

364

370

"}

40

50

83

"

26

Glenlyon, str.

1.373 British

Zubiagueire Edward

Manila Singapore

49

49

201

203

84

31 Celestial, str.

640

""

Douglas

64

H

68

99

85

31

Namoa, str.

862

59

Westoby

86

31

Achilles, str.

1,550

""

Wilding

87

June

2 Esmeralda, str.

395

Thebaud

Sydney Singapore Manila

50

50

160

20

180

217

"

88

2 Adria, str.

781

Breeze

2

11

Sydney

35

89

"

3 | Duna, str.

852

Thomson

19

Singapore

423

90

3 Thales, str.

819

??

"

Young

112

27

N

:

219

36

10

439

91

4 Hindustan, str.

92

4 City of Baltimore, str.

991 1,443

Matthewson Collin

140

"}

48

???

ON

112 150 50

19

93

94

95

7 Great Republic, str.

12 Glaucus, str.

14 Lrd of the Isles, str.

3,881 American

Dearborn

San Francisco

239

239 H

1,647 British

Jackson

Singapore

195

to

201

1,845

Cowie

46

46

"2

96

16 Abb tsford, str.

649

Maun

Bangkok

991

99

97

16 Siamese Crown

540 Siamese

Witt

70

70

"1

98

16 City of Peking, str.

3,448 American

Morze

San Francisco

49

49

99

17

18 Shooting Star

618 Siamese

Hellstrom

Bangkok

45

45

100

21 Danube, str.

561 British

17

Clanchy

108

108

101

22. Esmeralda, str.

102

>>

22 Somerset, str.

395 654

Thebaud

Manila

407

?

})

11

103

"

22 Atalanta, str.

702 German

Morris Petersen

Singapore

98

99

62

62

Carried forward,..

119,853

Carried forward,..........................

15,860 323

80 15 16,278

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

RETURN of VESSELS bringing CHINESE PASSENGERS to the Port of Victoria, Hongkong,-(Continued.)

137

No.

DATE ARRIVED.

SHIP'S NAME.

TONS.

NATIONALITY OF SHIP.

ADULTS. CHILDREN.

MASTER'S NAME.

WHERE FROM.

TOTAL. REMARKS.

M.

F.

M. F.

Brought forward,...] 119,853|

194 June 26

Fabius

635 Siamese

105

29

Bowen, str.

844 British

106 July 1

Pearl, str.

705

107 108

109

""

3

Sarpedon, str.

1,555

27

5

Arratoon Apear, str.

1,392

77

5

Wm. Davie

840

110

6 Devonhurst, str.

1,005

Stolze Mackenzie Munk Ferguson Mactavish McAllister McNabb

Brought forward, | 15,860| Bangkok Singapore

323 80

15

16,278

85

85

394

395

410

3

419

21

250

260

156

6

176

17

Dunedin

25

25

"J

27

Singapore

46

46

111

17

112

""

113

114

11

115

"J

116

117

"

6 Cassandra, str.

6 Alaska, str.

7 Morning Star

8 Lucky

8 Glory

9 Gloucester

9 Formosa, str.

937 German

4,011 American

570 Siamese

Langer

92

92

Howard

San Francisco

190

197 K

Edlefsen

Bangkok

60

60

424 449

Michelsen

45

45

37

"}

Saxtorph

70

70

526 British

Vincent

Dunedin

207

208

458

Schulz

17

Manila

63

63

...

118

??

10 | Argyll, str.

1,270

Scott

17

Singapore

125

130

119

12

Priam, str.

1,572

Scale

290

10

300

120

,,

13 Esmeralda, str.

395

Theband

Manila

280

280

27

121

19

13

Brisbane, str.

891

Balfour

>"

Singapore

128

129

122

13

Tom Morton, str.

917

Webster

Cooktown

63

63

123

"

14

Tay Watt

654 Siamese

Saso

Bangkok

45

45

124

"}

16

Abbotsford, str.

649 British

Hunter

45

45

1?

125

11

17

Cathay, str.

126

127

17

128

129

17 Colorado, str.

19 Hongkong

20 Killarney, str.

24 Danube, str.

"

3,727 American

636 Siamese 1,060 British

Dundas

O'Neill

1,884

Singapore

36

2

38

Connelly

San Francisco

93

93 L

Frendenburg

Bangkok

63

63

Cooktown

117

117

561

"J

Clanchy

Bangkok

51

51

130

29

Malwa, str.

131 Aug.

3 Menelaus, str.

1,775 1,559

Tomlin

97

Singapore

68

69

Pexton

468

17

12

480

132

3

City of Tokio, str.

3,438 American

Maury

San Francisco

196

202 M

133

3 Fyen, str.

909 Danish

Torm

Singapore

470

475

134

4

Ulysses, str.

1,520 British

Byrne

68

10

78

135

7 Thales, str.

819

""

Young

102

8

110

17

136

9 Hindostan, str.

991

Gardner

138

150

""

137

11 Fitzpatrick, str.

597

11

Humphries

1941

196

22

138

12

Pearl, str.

705

Munk

140

140

13

17

139

12

Oceanic, str.

2,3-49

22

""

Jennings

San Francisco

140

???

145 N

140

12 Stentor, str.

1,304

22

19

Drenning

Singapore

83

90

141

13 | Quang-Se, str.

1,778

Holmes

63

65

}}

11

142

27

14 Normanby, str.

664

Reddell

88

88

17

11

143

77

16 | Surat, str.

1,994

??

144

16

Norden, str.

778 Danish

145

23

City of Exeter, str.

787 British

146

""

24

Naples, str.

1,473

Pockley

Jansen

Gorley Flindt

35

35

17

Bangkok

27

28

Singapore

63

1

64

104

A

106

"J

147

24

Esmeralda, str.

395

Thebaud

Manila

203

203

"

"

148

25 Danube, str.

561

Clauchy

Bangkok

63

::

63

149

27 Diomed, str.

1,201

Jackson

27

29

Singapore

394

400

150

151

""

-

28 Peshawur, str.

2,103

White

44

48

77

19

30 | Orestes, str.

1,301

"

Bewley

88

91

"*

152 Sept.

2 Paraguay, str.

1,179

Williams

36

39

""

153

3 Mecca, str.

686

Johnson

95

97

27

77

19

154

3 Namoa, str.

862

"7

155

156

""

157

"

158

77

159

"

160

17

161

17

6 Cassandra, str.

6 Arratoon Apear, str.

6 Great Republic, str.

7 Glenartney, str.

7 Singapore, str.

11 Feronia, str.

13 Geelong, str.

1,392 British

3,881 American

1,370 British

Cobb

Westoby

Melbourne

340

340

937 German

Langer

Singapore

206

Mactavish

75

San Francisco

260

Gulland

Singapore

73

2382

218 78

267 0

964

Peake

Sydney

87

:

1,085 German

Schultz

Singapore

89

1,125 British

Frazer

26

17

162

13 Hector, str.

27

1,560

Robinson

160

75

87

93

28

180

17

163

"}

13

Esmeralda, str.

395

Thebaud

??

Manila

308

308

"

164

15

Bua Pan

17

575 Siamese

Moller

Bangkok

140

148

165

17

Belgic, str.

1,716 British

Metcalfe

San Francisco

218

221 P

166

11

20

Norden, str.

167

20 Pearl, str.

"}

778 Danish 705 British

Jansen Munk

Bangkok

35

35

Singapore

414

3

417

168

20

Fleurs Castle, str.

17

1,622

Thomson

100

102

169

27

20 Estepona, str.

676

"

170

21 Patroclus, str.

""

1,650

171

*

22 Lorne, str.

1,035

172

"

24 Glenearn, str.

1,370

173

"

25 Teheran, str.

1,671

Hubback White Butcher Auld Johnson

Cooktown

150

150

Singapore

108

12

120

30

30

""

21

"1

::

21

38

41

**

174

25 Kvik

19

175

28 Leonor, str.

176

29

177

Oct.

178

"

179

27

180

5 China, str.

27

181

"

5 Hindostan, str.

30 Rajah, str.

1 Columbian, str.

4 Esmeralda, str.

4 Zamboanga, str.

450 Norwegian

393 Spanisli 358 British

1,417

395

651 Spanish

2,323 American

991 British

L'Orange

Diaz

Reeves

Honolulu

25

30

Manila

40

40

Menzell

Singapore

224

225

76

76

Thebaud

Manila

214

214

"

Arechavala

73

73

Dearborn

San Francisco

392

for

398 Q

Gardner

Singapore

290

10

300

182

5 Argyll, str.

1,270

Scott

150

160

27

183

7 Nestor, str.

"

1,414

184

9 Carisbrooke, str.

""

960

Courtenay Scott

144

150

""

247

250

"}

185

27

12 Agamemnon, str.

1,550

186

12 Glenfalloch, str.

"}

1,386

Wilding McBain

215

215

"}

:

"

19

187

18 Glenfinlas, str.

>>

1,366

Wilcox

179 75

180

75

188

19 Leonor, str.

""

408 Spanish

Diaz

Manila

46

46

189

""

19 Brisbane, str.

891 British

Balfour

Sydney

378

26

404

190

""

25 Esmeralda, str.

395

Thebaud

Manila

255

255

11

191

25 Khiva, str.

17

1,506

Perrins

Singapore

60

60

192

32

25 Rajanattianuhar, str.

988

步步

Hopkins

Bangkok

60

60

193

26 Norden, str.

778 Danish

Jansen

27

Singapore

280

194

30 Antenor, str.

"

1,644 British

Jones

9 327 13

??

298

345

""

195 Nov.

1 Pearl, str.

705.

Munk

212

213

196

1 Br?nar Castle, str.

17

1,425

Marshall

125

126

197

1 Fyen, str.

909 Danish

Torm

Cooktown

4521

452

198

""

8 Viking, str.

1,688 British

Castle

Singapore

147

3

150

199

8 Bowen, str.

844

Park

130

130

19

""

200

8 Danube, str.

561

24

77

201

10 Cassandra, str.

937 German

""

Clanchy Langer

Bangkok

331

33

Singapore

148

??

202

"

10 Arratoon Apear, str.

1,392 British

Mactavish

250

3

255

152

203

"}

10 Alaska, str.

204

""

10 | Zamboanga, str.

205

""

15 Oceanic, str.

2,483 American 61 Spanish 2,649 British

206

27

15 Penguin, str.

1,122

Howard Arechavala Parsell Cowell

San Francisco

316

Manila

83

::

83

})

San Francisco Singapore

643

3

316 R

617 S

93

93

Carried forward,..

241,263

Carried forward.............

31,919 604

149

26

32,698

138

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

RETURN of VESSELS bringing CHINESE PASSENGERS to the Port of Vistoria, Hongkong,—( Continued.)

ADULTS.

CHILDREN.

Νο.

DATE ARRIVED.

SHIP'S NAME.

TONS.

NATIONALITY OF SHIP.

MASTER'S NAME.

WHERE FROM.

TOTAL.

REMARKS.

M. F.

M.

F.

Brought forward,... 241,263|

Brought forward,|31,919 604

149

26 32,698

207 Nov.

17

Glaucus, str.

1,647 British

208

17 Singapore. str.

961

Jackson Peake

Singapore

102

4

106

Cooktown

220

1

226

209

19

Leonor, str.

27

408 Spanish

210

20

17

Venice, str.

1,270 British

211

Pardo, str.

768

Diaz

Watson Power

Manila

97

97

Singapore

111

114

54

54

17

11

212

24

Cawdor Castle, str.

1,419

>>

Greig

114:

114

""

213

25

Carisbrooke, str.

960

Scott

374

380

27

17

214

25

Anchises, str.

1,804

Butler

230

233

77

}}

215 Dec.

2

City of Tokio, str.

3,448 American

Maury

San Francisco

133

135 T

216

6

Adria, str.

781 British

Breeze

Singapore

42

44

27

217

6

Argyll, str.

"}

1,270

Scott

248

250

""

"

218

6

Hindostan, str.

991

Gardner

190

190

17

219

6 Esmeralda, str.

17

220

6

39

Zamboanga, str.

221

6 Thingvalla, str.

222

77

7

Ajax, str.

228

224

8 Normanby, str.

8 Abbotsford, str.

391

27

651 Spanish

1,549] British

649 664

""

Kidd

Thebaud

Manila

166

166

Arechavala

101

101

1,577 Danish

Mourier

Singapore

130

130

184

196

Patterson

Bangkok

27

1

28

Reddell

27

Sydney

95

96

225

""

9 Atalanta, str.

702 German

Petersen

Bangkok

57

57

226

11 Glenroy, str.

1,370 British

Hogg

Singapore

70

71

227

11

City of Exeter, str.

228

16

Danube, str.

787 561

11

Gorley

Cooktown

214

214

"1

Clanchy

Bangkok

70

70

229

17

Garibaldi

670 American

Noyes

Portland, Oregon

116

130

230

20

Pearl, str.

705 British

Munk

Singapore

132

132

231

22

Deucalion, str.

1,639

Brown

512

525

"}

232

25

Belgic, str.

1,716

Metcalfe

San Francisco

910

910 U

""

233

26 Thibet, str.

1,671

234

26 Esmeralda, str.

395

235

""

236

237

??

29 Burmese, str.

238 239

30 Sarpedon, str.

1,555

31 | Rajanattianuhar, str.

933

28 Zamboanga, str.

28 Cassandra, str.

651 Spanish 937 German 1,268 British

11

Eastley Thebaud Arechavala

Langer Luck Ferguson Hopkins

Manila

11

Singapore

51

51

210

210

"

161

161

Bangkok

58

58

Singapore

177

178

320

330

Bangkok

47

47

TOTAL TONS,.......................

277,529

TOTAL PASSENGERS,.

....

37,642 663

160

37 38,502

SUMMARY.

From Bangkok,

Cooktown....

Dunedin, New Zealand,

Honolulu, Sandwich Islands,.

1,827

13

3

1,216

1

5

2321

1

25

4

??

Manila,

>

Melbourne,

Portland, Oregon, U.S.A.,

4,791

13

340

430

11

16

N

N

1,845

1,922

233

30

4,811

340 459

""

San Francisco, U.S.A.,

Singapore, Sydney,

5,440 60

1 5,503

22,693 559

103

31

6451 1

27

23.886 673

TOTAL PASSENGERS,..

37,642 663

160

37

38,502

...brought $303,822.80

Brought forward......

B

??

106,880.00

M.

$3,437,789.82 .brought 285,569.08

C.

500,484.00

N.

7)

"

137,943.00

D.

447,666.50

27

E.

11

302,039.00

F.

169,831.00

11

G.

49

334,470.00

H.

414.135.70

;)

I.

180,448.00

??

K

482,651.32

ORORGED

269,214.15

21

?

296,738.90

"

503.280.40

17

320,384.40

77

S..

428,137.65

"7

T

1,650.00

U

871,679.48

"}

"

L

19

195,861.50

TOTAL,........

.$6,352,386.88

Carried forward,...

.$3,437,789.82

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

XXI-RETURN of MARINE CASES tried at the MARINE Magistrate's Cour, during the Year 1875.

DEFENDANTS, HOW DISPOSED OF.

NATURE OF Charge.

No. OF CASES.

No. of DE-

FEND- Imprison. Imprison- ANTS. ed with

ed in de- hard labour fault of fine.

AMOUNT

OF

Fined.

Forfei- ture of

pay.

Repri- Sent back manded.

to duty.

To be dis- charged from Ship.

Dis- missed.

FINES.

23

4

9

12

$116.20

Absent from Ship without Leave,

Assault,

Broaching Cargo, &c.,

Conditions of Licence Breach of, (Junk),

Breach of,............................

12

17

24

7451

52

16

33

11

14

6

1

:?:

Contagious Diseases Ord., 1867, Section 64,

3

3

:

Desertion.....

11

15

10

co:

Disorderly Conduct,

3

19

14

:

Drunkenness,

21

35

14

False Particulars, Giving, (Junk),

2

Harbour and Coasts Ord., 1856, Breach of,

1

12

12

Harbour Regulations, Breach of,

15

18

Insubordination,

6

Leaving without Clearance, (Junk),

Neglect of Duty.....

1

Obstruction of Fairways,

14

Refusal of Duty.

40

Steam-Launch Ord., 1875, Breach of...

7

  Throwing Ballast, &re., into Harbour, Wirally remaining behind from Ship,..

11

13

13

TOTAL,...

210

432

17

79

19

D

:

:

0.25

1

1

6.00

18.40

8.00

3

27.00

1

10.00

178.00

2.00

60.00

31

$425.85

IL. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Marine Magistrate, &c.

5300

5200

5100

5000

4900

4800

4700

4000

4500

4100

4300

4200

4100

4000

3000

3800

3700

3600

3500

3400

3300

3200

3100

3000

2900

2800

2700

2000

2500

2400

2300

2200

5400

Do-

cuments.

January.

February

March.

April.

3lay.

1807.

[

August.

September.

October,

November.

December

January.

February.

Mardi,

April.

May.

June.

1803.

July.

September.

August.

October.

November.

December

January.

February.

March.

April.

May.

June.

July.

August.

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139

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876. XXII.-DIAGRAM shewing the Monthly increase or Decrease of the Junk Trulo, (as represented by Issue of Licences. Clearances, &c.,) from 1st January, 1887, to the present time.

1869.

1870.

1871.

1872.

1878.

September.

November. October.

December,

Jamary.

1.2

March.

April.

June. May.

September August

October. July.

November

December

January

February.

March.

April,

Mar.

June

July.

August.

September.

November. October.

December.

January.

February

3larch.

April.

June. May.

July

August.

September.

November October.

December.

January.

February.

March.

April.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 15th February, 1876.

Chinese New Year.

II. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, §.c.

June

August.

September.

October.

1874.

November

December.

January.

February.

March.

April.

May

June.

July

September

October. August.

November,

December.

January.

February.

March.

April.

May.

June.

July.

1875.

September.

October.

August,

November.

December.

January.

5400

5300

5200

5100

5000

4900

4800

4700

4600

4500

4400

4300

4200

4100

4000

3900

3800

3700

3600

3500

3400

2300

3200

3100

3000

2900

2800

2700

2000

2500

2400

2300

9200

1876.

10-

cuments

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

141

No. 60.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Table of Meteorological Observations, taken at the Government Civil Hospital during the Month of February, 1876, is published for general information.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th March, 1876.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1876. 86 feet above mean low level of Spring Tides.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

234

0.45

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

HYGROMETER.

DAY OF MONTH.

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

DAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

MAX. MAX.

IN THE SHADE. Mar,cond Min, og'che precious 21 hours, taken at Noon.

NUX,

DICR-

SUN, NAL

BULB RANGE,

BULB Ex- GRASS. IN

IN VACUO. POSED.

MIN.

MIN.

ON

IN SOIL,

DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN SHADE. SHADE.

SHADE.

6

INCHES

DEEP.

HUMIDITY COMPLETE SATURATION =100.

WIND.

MOVE-

RAIN IN

INCHES

DURING

THE

PREVI-

CLOUD.

DEW POINT.

QUARTER.

MENT

DURING

21 hours

IN MILES,

oUS 24

HOURS.

0-10.

9 A.M.

3 P.M.

Min.

Max.

Temp, at

Noon.

1 Tuesday,

2 Wednesday,

30.08 30.01

12.0

46.0 50.0

30.02

20.95

62.0

3 Thursday,

30.01

29.92

08.0

55.0

4

Friday,

30.05

29.95

0.0

54.0

5

Saturday,

30.10

30.01

6 Sunday,

30.10

30.01

7 Monday,

39.10

30.01

Tuesday,

30.12 30.12

9

Wednesday,

80.28

30.15

10: Thursday,

30.16 30.08

100.

52.0

11: Friday,

30.14

30.05

53.0 64.0

12

Saturday,

30.12

30.04

55.0 68.0

B

Sunday,

30.04

29.95

56.0 70.0

14

Monday,

30.10 30.00

55.0 68.0

15

Tuesday,

30.04 20.91

1G

Wednesday,

20.07

29.91

58.9. 64.0

54.0 65,0

17

Thursday,

29.90 20.90

56.0 60.0

18

Friday,

29.93

20.89

57.0 70.0

63.0

67.0

68.

19

Saturday,

30.08

30.00

55.0

20

Sunday,

30.07

29.96

51.0

66.0

63.0

21

Monday,

29.96

29.90

50.0 61.0 60.0

22

Tuesday,

29.98

20.90

23

Wednesday,

30.03

29.94

24

Thursday,

30.05

29.94

25

Friday,

30.05

29.94

26

Saturday,

30.08

30.01

27

Sunday,

30.05

29.94

28

Monday,

30.01 20.01

20 Tuesday.

29.94

29.88

51.0 62.0 61.0 51.0 62.0 50.0 66.0 65.0 50.0 61.0 59.0 51.0 62.0 60.0 51.0 62.0 61.0 51.0 62.0 61.0

109. 90. 47.0 11.0 43.0 58.0 100. 90. 47.0 11.0 43.0 52.0

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

51.0 63.0 61.0 106. 92. 46.0 57.0 61.0 64.0 57.0 81. 53.0 64.0 63.0 112. 98. 48.0 11.0 50.0 52.0 58.0 64.0 56.0 59.0 87. 53.0 64.0 63.0 86. 74. 48.0 11.0 26.0 53.0 60.0

51.0 63.0 62.0 75. 70. 46.0 12.0 24.0 51.0

52.0 63.0 61.0 86. 80. 47.0 33.0 51. 61.0

53.0: 64.0 | 62.0 106. 91. 48.0 48.0 53.0 59.0 62.0 57.0

54.0 65.0 63.0 101. 89. 49.0 40.0 54.0 59.0 62.0 56.0

53.0: 64.0 63.0 78. 72. 48.0 24.0 53.0 60.0 63.0 55.0 58.0

51.0 62.0 76. 71. 46.0 11.0 25.0 51.0 55.0 60.0 51.0 54.0 70.

51.0: 62.0 | 80. 48.0 11.0 34.0 56.0 60.0 51.0 54.0 70. 121. 106. 48.0 11.0 58.0 53.0 69.0 64.0 55.0 58.0 71. 102. 97. 49.0 13.0 54.0 63.0 68.0 59.0 63.0 77. 73. 1.25. 111. 49.0 14.0 62.0 55.0 64.0 69.0 61.0 65.0 82. 124. 110. 49.0 13.0 61.0 55.0 60.0 63.0 56.0 58.0 76. 124. 110. 48.0 11.0 62.0 54.0 61.0 62.0 57.0 58.0 77. 84. 79. 49.0 11.0 30.0 55.0 63.0 76. 72. 51.0 13.0 21.0 50.0 64.0 60.0 61.0 82. 78. 73. 52.0 13.0 21.0 57.0 65.0 67.0 63.0 65.0 79. 75. 49.0 11.0 26.0 54.0 60.0 61.0 55,0 124. 110. 40.0 12.0 61.0 55.0 60.0 61.0 56.0 112. 98. 48.0 11.0 50.0 53.0 60.0 57.0 56.0 50.0 GLO 60.0 101. 80. 48.0 11.0 41.0 53.0 52.0 55.0 48.0 50,0 74. 110. 94. 46.0 11.0 48.0 52.0 57.0 60.0 53.0 55.0 75. 109. 93. 46.0 11.0 47.0 52.0 57.0 60.0 52.0 50.0 70. 80. 74. 50.0 10.0 24.0 55.0 63,0 64. 60.0 82.

61.0

96. 84. 46.0 11.0 38.0 51.0 56.0 55.0 22.

109. 90. 46.0 11.0 44.0 59.0 56.0 58.0 82. 60,0 61.0 $7.0 58.0 82. 59.0 59.0 56,0 57.0 82.

77.

51.2 53.5 E.

E.

279

9

72.

54.2 54.8 E.

E.

251

...

57.0 59.0 82.

82.

54.4

56.4 E.

N.E.

277

55.0 87.

81.

53.2

52.3 E.

S.E.

231

0.08 10

57.0 71.

77.

49.5

53.5 E.

S.E.

108

10

59.0 71.

82.

49.5

56.4 S.E.

?W.

219

58.0 82.

77.

53.3

64.6 W.

E.

261

71.

72.

50.6

59.8 S.

S.W.

239 0.03

66.

46.3

48.7 E.

E.

221

0.02

66.

46.3

48.7 E.

E.

236

67.

50.6

53.0 E.

N.E.

196

55.6

50.1 S.E.

215

78.

58.5

61.9 W.

232

72.

52.5

53.8 IN.

219

77.

53.5

54.6 E.

225

64.0 59.0 60.0 77.

77.

55.0

26.7 E.

.E.

241

82.

57.5

58.5 IS.E.

N.E.

251 0.19

88.

88.

61.4

63.4 [E.

215

0.05

56.0 71.

72.

59.6

51.7 E.

N.E.

221

0.03

57.0 76.

77.

52.5

53.5 E.

E.

295

54.0 76.

81.

52.5

51.2 E.

S. E.

222

70.

43.9

45.2 (S.W.

239

71.

49.3

50.6 W.

W.

248

76.

47.4

52.5 E.

S.E.

229

82.

57.5 58.5 E. 81. 53.3 52.3 E. 82. 53.3 55.4 E. 82. 54.4 55.4 N.E. E. 88. 53.3 55.2 E.

N.E.

231

0.02

W.

219

10

N.E.

211

236 0.03 10

E.

251

9

:

Mean

30.05

29.97

52.6

Summary of February, 1875:-Mean Shade Temp.,

.61.5

64.1 62.5 99. 88.

Total Rain fall,

51.2 11.4 40.4 53.1 0.58 inches. Rain fell on

59.4 61.7 55.8 57.7

5 days.

77.

70. 55.9

54.3

1874:-

.61.4

"y

"

22

""

""

""

1873:-

.62.7

1.44

0.00

""

33

""

""

""

>>

""

""

""

""

""

"

1872:-

57.5

0.06

""

""

""

""

?,

""

""

1871:-

..02.2

3.19

""

25

""

""

"

77

""

1870:

.61.9

0.40

29

>>

*"

99

>>

?

:

C. J. WHARRY, M.D.,

Superintendent.

142

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

   With regard to a Notice issued last year to the effect that Correspondence sent from this Colony by the American Mails would not be forwarded to places beyond the United States unless properly prepaid with American as well as Hongkong Stamps, it is now notified that arrangements have been made to sell American Stamps at this Office, for the convenience of those who may wish to post by the Pacific Route to Canada, the West Indies, and other places named below.

   For the present no large quantities of these Stamps can be supplied, nor is it undertaken that every denomination can be kept in hand.

   The charge for Registry is 8 cents in Hongkong Stamps, and 10 cents in U.S. Stamps to those places only the names of which are printed in Italics. To all the other places named correspondence cannot be Registered through, but only to San Francisco (8 cents.)

The following are the charges on correspondence thus sent;-

Canada, British Columbia, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward's Island, Vancouver's Island, Bahamas, Nassau, New Providence,

Aspinwall, Bermuda, Bogota, Carthagena, Costa Rica, Cuba, Cura?ao, Fiji, Greenland, Jamaica, New Granada, Nicaragua, Panama, West Indies,

Hawaii, Newfoundland,

Guatemala, Mexico, Salvador, Venezuela,.

....

Belize, Greytown, Guiana, Honduras, Martinique, Santa

Martha, Turk's Island,

Brazil,

Bolivia, Ecuador, Chili, Peru,

Argentine Confederation, Buenos Ayres, Paraguay, Uruguay,

Newspapers (not over 4 oz.), Books, &c., per 4 oz., ..

?

Hongkong Stamps

Per half ounce.

cents.

U.S. Stamps cents.

8

3

10

5

8

8

6

8

10

13

15

8

17

8

23

4

10

oo oo

∞ ∞ ∞ 26

Any articles found enclosed in Newspapers or Book Packets (as silk scarves, jewellery, &c.) will be detained.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 15th March, 1876.

No. 51.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 20th instant, for the erection of a Powder Magazine at Stone Cutters' Island.

The Specification and Plans can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th March, 1876.

"THE MARRIAGE ORDINANCE, 1875."

[SECTION VII.]

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

I hereby give Notice, that in accordance with Section VI of the above Ordinance, His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to license the following places for the Celebration of Marriages, viz. :--

St. John's Cathedral, Victoria.

St. Peter's Church, Praya West.

St. Stephen's Church, Tai-ping Sh?n.

Union Church, Staunton Street.

Berlin Foundling House Chapel "Bethesda," High Street.

Basel Mission Chapel, Third Street, Sai Ying-p?n.

The Church of the Immaculate Conception, Wellington Street. The Church of St. Francis Xavier, St. Francis Street.

Registrar General's Office, Victoria, Hongkong, 2nd March, 1876.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 17TH MARCH, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

143

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

1876.

THERMOMETER.

Baro-

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

March 11

30.11

60

30.09

61

57

61.5

30.04

63

12

30.05

65

30.03

65.5

"

61

66.5

29.96

65

13

29.99

67.5

29.97

68

""

64

68

29.90

70

14

30.10

63

30.09

64

""

61.5

ΤΟ

30.03

65

15

30.11

56

30.08

56

""

55

59

30.05

57

16

30.05

58.5

30.02

59

55

""

59

29.96

60

17

30.05

63

30.03

64

58

""

64

29.94

64.5

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

RAIN.

METER.

Self

Registering

Force, range from 0 to 12.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

GA.M.

9 A.M.

ΝΟΟΝ.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

G P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON. Dirn. F.

1

NOON.

Dira. F. Dirn. ; F.

6 P.M.

NOON.

1876.

Mar. 11 28.23 28.28 28.27 28.21 28.20 52.0 55.0 54.0 52.054.0 54.0 51.0 62.5 E

:

6E

5 ESE 6

0.00

6 A.M., passing fog; 9 A.M., fine,

cloudy; 5 P.M., close fog.

95

1228.26 28.29 28.28 28.20 28.20 60.0 64.0 64.0 60.0 64.0 64.0 53.5 64.0 SE 1328.24 28.26. 28.24 28.18 28.18 65.0 65.0 61.0 65.0 65.064.0 63.0 67.0 SE

5 SE

5 SE

4

0.00

Fog with slight openings at intervals

throughout.

!

2

22

2 NW

3

0.00

1428.21 28.27 28.27: 28.24 28.24 54.057.0 55.5 54.056.0 54.5 54.066.0 N

4NNE

3 E

3

0.09

"

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

59

"

15 128.21 28.26 28.23 28.21 28.21 49.0 49.0 50.0 48.0 49.0 50.0 47.5 57.0 E 1628.21 28.23 28.21 28.15 28.15) 50.0 52.0 53.0 50.0 52.0 53.0 49.0 52.0 ENE

1

5 ENE

5 ENE

5 ENE 4

0.93

Fog with openings at intervals; 1 P.M.,

showery at intervals.

Close fog with rain at intervals.

5 ESE

5

0.76

Do.

do.

do.

17 28.21 28.24 28.23 28.17 28.17 55.0 56.0 59.5 55.0 56.059.5 52.056.0 E

4 E

4 S

3

0.08

59

Rain during past night; close fog

throughout.

DATE.

BAROMETER.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER Dep?t, Kowloon Bay.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

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.

Min. | Max. NOON.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

NOON.

6 P.M.

F.

1876.

Mar. 130.00 $0.00 30.00 29.94 29.92 60.0 62.5 62.5 58.0 58.0 60.0 58.0 68.0

!

19

2

1229.94 29.98 29.96 29.90 29.88 63.0 67.0 65.0 62.0 65.0 64.0 60.067.0 E

i

ENE 4 ENE 4 E

2 E

2

Cloudy and finc.

""

1329.90 29.90 29.90 29.85 29.83 67.0 68.0 70.0 67.0 68.0 69.0 63.5 69.5 E

i

1 Calm

1 E

0

1

Do. do.

Calm

1429.92 29.97 30.00, 29.98 29.94 64.0 65.0 65.0 57.0 58.0 59.0 62.0 73.0 NNE

99

!

     15 29.97 30.02 30.01 29.95 29.95 59.0 57.0 57,5 55.0 56.057.054.067.0 NNE 16 29.90 29.94 29.94 29.88 29.88 57.0 61.0 61.0 56.0 59.0 60.0 55.0 61.0 E 1729.90, 29.92, 29.94 29.88, 29.87, 64.0 65.0 66.0 63.063.0 64.059.0 65.0 E

5 NNE

4 ENE

1 E

2 ENE

4 ESE

1 E

06 A.M., overeast and dense fog; 2 P.M., passing showers;

6 P.M., overcast, cloudy.

1 Cloudy and fine throughout.

2

Overcast with rain.

3

Overcast and cloudy.

3 ESE

3 ESE

2

Cloudy and fine throughout.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

      Andrews, C. S. 6 A-Coo

4

Dawes, George 4 Davis, W. B.

Holber, IIan 1

1

Dupont,

Monsr. C.

Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Martin, Charles 1 Marks, D. Morgard, Mr.

1

MacKenzie, G. 1

       Barr, C. Burlingame

Dr. J. S. Baltzer, T. Becke, F. G.

}

1

De Silva, S.

1

Favre, Clement 1 Fong Mow

Lanthy, Mr. Leong Weng

Choon

1

1

Niccolopoloo Ngo Kuam

1

1

1

Nouvela, Do-7

minique

}

1

Fenn, James

1 regd.

Miura, Madme. 1 regd. Morrison

1

Chun Loong Concei??o,

1

1

Maria

Chiong Siu

Gonzalez, Felipe Gordeen, T. L. 1

1

Malherbe,

Monsr. de

Parker, Edward 1 Purdie, W. L. 1 Pinto, Andr? C. 1

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 17th March, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

1

} 1

Rusk, Madme. Ryall, Mr. Ridshard. G.

(Pilot) Rodrigues, Joana 1

Royal English?

Opera

Reed, M.

Scott, Miss

Mary Ann Stephens, T. Samuels, Dr.

Lets. Pap

1.

1 regd.

2

Ditto. Searle, Thomas 1

Letters. Papers.

Postlethwaite,}

1

Tiang Pean

1

Vanvig, L.

Wols, Louis

1

I

Marks, F. W. 7

Petterson,

Smith, H. M. 1

2

Warren, II. Willes, T. R.

1

3

Myer, Madme. R.1

Sjomanen

Silva, Avelina dal

Wallece, Geo.

Fat

Chokshun

Harris, John S. 1 Hagen, Capt.

Mun Kee

1

Paes, A. M.

1

Smith, Joseph E.1

Welsh, D. E.

1 1

Mun Hing

1

Packer, Mr.

Cresswell, Geo. L

T.

Medon, Monsr. 1

Pearson, Mr.

Santos, Marcelinof Stirling, Patrick 3

I

Wright, Mrs. }

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH MARCH, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 17TH MARCH, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

143

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

1876.

THERMOMETER.

Baro-

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

March 11

30.11

60

30.09

61

57

61.5

30.04

63

12

30.05

65

30.03

65.5

"

61

66.5

29.96

65

13

29.99

67.5

29.97

68

""

64

68

29.90

70

14

30.10

63

30.09

64

""

61.5

ΤΟ

30.03

65

15

30.11

56

30.08

56

""

55

59

30.05

57

16

30.05

58.5

30.02

59

55

""

59

29.96

60

17

30.05

63

30.03

64

58

""

64

29.94

64.5

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

RAIN.

METER.

Self

Registering

Force, range from 0 to 12.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

GA.M.

9 A.M.

ΝΟΟΝ.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

G P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON. Dirn. F.

1

NOON.

Dira. F. Dirn. ; F.

6 P.M.

NOON.

1876.

Mar. 11 28.23 28.28 28.27 28.21 28.20 52.0 55.0 54.0 52.054.0 54.0 51.0 62.5 E

:

6E

5 ESE 6

0.00

6 A.M., passing fog; 9 A.M., fine,

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DATE.

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REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER Dep?t, Kowloon Bay.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

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THERMO-

METER.

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06 A.M., overeast and dense fog; 2 P.M., passing showers;

6 P.M., overcast, cloudy.

1 Cloudy and fine throughout.

2

Overcast with rain.

3

Overcast and cloudy.

3 ESE

3 ESE

2

Cloudy and fine throughout.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

      Andrews, C. S. 6 A-Coo

4

Dawes, George 4 Davis, W. B.

Holber, IIan 1

1

Dupont,

Monsr. C.

Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Martin, Charles 1 Marks, D. Morgard, Mr.

1

MacKenzie, G. 1

       Barr, C. Burlingame

Dr. J. S. Baltzer, T. Becke, F. G.

}

1

De Silva, S.

1

Favre, Clement 1 Fong Mow

Lanthy, Mr. Leong Weng

Choon

1

1

Niccolopoloo Ngo Kuam

1

1

1

Nouvela, Do-7

minique

}

1

Fenn, James

1 regd.

Miura, Madme. 1 regd. Morrison

1

Chun Loong Concei??o,

1

1

Maria

Chiong Siu

Gonzalez, Felipe Gordeen, T. L. 1

1

Malherbe,

Monsr. de

Parker, Edward 1 Purdie, W. L. 1 Pinto, Andr? C. 1

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 17th March, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

1

} 1

Rusk, Madme. Ryall, Mr. Ridshard. G.

(Pilot) Rodrigues, Joana 1

Royal English?

Opera

Reed, M.

Scott, Miss

Mary Ann Stephens, T. Samuels, Dr.

Lets. Pap

1.

1 regd.

2

Ditto. Searle, Thomas 1

Letters. Papers.

Postlethwaite,}

1

Tiang Pean

1

Vanvig, L.

Wols, Louis

1

I

Marks, F. W. 7

Petterson,

Smith, H. M. 1

2

Warren, II. Willes, T. R.

1

3

Myer, Madme. R.1

Sjomanen

Silva, Avelina dal

Wallece, Geo.

Fat

Chokshun

Harris, John S. 1 Hagen, Capt.

Mun Kee

1

Paes, A. M.

1

Smith, Joseph E.1

Welsh, D. E.

1 1

Mun Hing

1

Packer, Mr.

Cresswell, Geo. L

T.

Medon, Monsr. 1

Pearson, Mr.

Santos, Marcelinof Stirling, Patrick 3

I

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Current.

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Government Gazette. Isle of Man Times.

Journal de S. Petersburg.

La Sicilia Cattolica.

Lincolnshire Gazette. L'Explorateur.

Mining Tools. Modern Workshop Prac-

tice.

Power in Motion.

Revue Universelle.

Pall Mall Gazette. Peterhead Sentinel. Polytechnisches Journal.

Sunday at Home.

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blatt

Metropolitan Tabernacle Pocket Books.

Pulpit.

Punch.

For Merchant Ships.

Templeton's Millwright and Engineer's Com- panion.

Unfore Bat.

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Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

  Argonaut Alexandra

6 1

Charlotte

Ellen Beatrice 1

1

Laju

1

6

Andrews

Alexander

1

Chien Sheng,s.s. 2

Flying Spur 1

Abbotsford

1

Chingtoo

Flying Eagle

1

Licka Till Lycemoon Leonore

2

Poutu, s.s. Panama

1

1

Tagus, s.s. Tyburnia

8

2

1

l'ortsea

1

Taunton

1

1

1

Annie Fish

1

Capelara Artica 1

Ruth

2

1

Uda

?

Alfredo

1

Columba

1

Gunga, s.s.

3

Margareta

Rachel

2

Comet

Roma

British Crown 2

1

Comith

1

Hope

1 regd.

Blair Athol

1

Berker

Dartmouth

Hastings Holia

Northampton 1

Rajah, s.s.

1 regd.

Venis Virginia

22

N

Ousuri

1

Dora

1

Steffone

1

Otler

Channel Queen 1

Ducdisot

Juno

1

1

Star of China

1

Corea

Star Queen

1

William Davie 4 Western Chief 1

??

Caroline

1

Ellen Brewes

Kirkland

5

Pelham

1

Sophie

1

Wigtany

1

Calabar, s.s.

7

E. P. Bouverie 3

2

Kate Tatham 1

Prince Louis

5

Salicia

1 regd.

Cushan

1

Christina

E. M. Young Espavalda

Pearl, s.s.

1

1

Luera

Paraguay, s.s.

1

Terentia

4

Young Siam

1

Letters.

Audacious 12 (1 reg.) Egeria

For H. M. Ships.

Letters. 1

Frolic

Letters.

2

Letters.

Letters.

Letters,

Kestrel

4 (2 reg.) Sheldrake 2

Vigilant Victor Emanuel 2

2

 Alier, Teresa, Barcelona, Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

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Detained for Postage.

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Ohio,.......1 Paper. Purdie, Evelyn Miss, Mass., U.S.A.,

.1

""

.1 Book.

Scharrer, H., Germany,

.1 Book. 1 Sample.

.1 Paper. Thomsen, A., Mast. bq. Seaman's Bride, Bangkok, 1 Letter.

.1 Letter.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 17th March, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

U

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

N

66

IN BANKRUPTCY.

【OTICE.—KWAN HING TAI, alias KWAN ACHEONG, trading under the style of Sang Tai," at Victoria, in the Colony of Hong- kong, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication in Bankruptcy, filed in

TH

NOTICE.

MIE interest and responsibility of Mr. HENRY CHARLES CALDWELL in the Firm of CALDWELL & BREKETON ceased on the 1st day of March, 1873.

The business of the Firm will be carried on as heretofore by Mr. WILLIAM H. BRERETON in his own Name.

Hongkong, 1st March, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. In Liquidation.

NOTICE.

LL Persons holding Warrants against un-

the Supreme Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, Adabued Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are

on the Thirty-first day of January, A.D. 1876, a public sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination and make application for his order of discharge, will be held before the Honou- rable Sir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on the Twenty-seventh day of March, 1876, at Eleven of the clock in the forenoon precisely.

  Frederick Sowley IIuffam, Esquire, is the Official Assignee in the matter.

Dated the 18th day of March, 1876.

STEPHENS & HOLMES, Solicitors acting in the Bankruptcy, 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

IN BANKRUPTCY.

In re FooNG MING CHEONG, a Bankrupt.

NOTICE. The above named Bankrupt hav-

ing passed his last examination, the hear- ing of the application by him for his order of discharge stands adjourned to Tuesday, the 21st day of March, A.D. 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon,

requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their Claims will not be recognised.

ADOLF ANDR?,

F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators. Hongkong, 18th December, 1875.

JUST PUBLISHED.

A CHINESE AND ENGLISH

THE

DICTIONARY,

BY

THE REVD. W. LOBSCHEID.

THIE above work, which has been chiefly com- piled for the purpose of aiding students in the study of Chinese literature, couprises many characters not met with in any of the Dictionaries hitherto published.

The selection of between 8,000 and 9,000 cha- racters will make it comparatively easy to find a character without counting the strokes of the compound figures, (minus the radical), and the addition of the Synonyms will prove a great help

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Current.

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Journal de S. Petersburg.

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blatt

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Pulpit.

Punch.

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Templeton's Millwright and Engineer's Com- panion.

Unfore Bat.

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Letters. Papers.

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Lets. Paps.

  Argonaut Alexandra

6 1

Charlotte

Ellen Beatrice 1

1

Laju

1

6

Andrews

Alexander

1

Chien Sheng,s.s. 2

Flying Spur 1

Abbotsford

1

Chingtoo

Flying Eagle

1

Licka Till Lycemoon Leonore

2

Poutu, s.s. Panama

1

1

Tagus, s.s. Tyburnia

8

2

1

l'ortsea

1

Taunton

1

1

1

Annie Fish

1

Capelara Artica 1

Ruth

2

1

Uda

?

Alfredo

1

Columba

1

Gunga, s.s.

3

Margareta

Rachel

2

Comet

Roma

British Crown 2

1

Comith

1

Hope

1 regd.

Blair Athol

1

Berker

Dartmouth

Hastings Holia

Northampton 1

Rajah, s.s.

1 regd.

Venis Virginia

22

N

Ousuri

1

Dora

1

Steffone

1

Otler

Channel Queen 1

Ducdisot

Juno

1

1

Star of China

1

Corea

Star Queen

1

William Davie 4 Western Chief 1

??

Caroline

1

Ellen Brewes

Kirkland

5

Pelham

1

Sophie

1

Wigtany

1

Calabar, s.s.

7

E. P. Bouverie 3

2

Kate Tatham 1

Prince Louis

5

Salicia

1 regd.

Cushan

1

Christina

E. M. Young Espavalda

Pearl, s.s.

1

1

Luera

Paraguay, s.s.

1

Terentia

4

Young Siam

1

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For H. M. Ships.

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Frolic

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2

Letters.

Letters.

Letters,

Kestrel

4 (2 reg.) Sheldrake 2

Vigilant Victor Emanuel 2

2

 Alier, Teresa, Barcelona, Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

Graves, Capt. H., Cape Coast Castle,.... Heard, Revd. C. M., Anoka, Minnesota,.. Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

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.1 Book. 1 Sample.

.1 Paper. Thomsen, A., Mast. bq. Seaman's Bride, Bangkok, 1 Letter.

.1 Letter.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 17th March, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

U

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

N

66

IN BANKRUPTCY.

【OTICE.—KWAN HING TAI, alias KWAN ACHEONG, trading under the style of Sang Tai," at Victoria, in the Colony of Hong- kong, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication in Bankruptcy, filed in

TH

NOTICE.

MIE interest and responsibility of Mr. HENRY CHARLES CALDWELL in the Firm of CALDWELL & BREKETON ceased on the 1st day of March, 1873.

The business of the Firm will be carried on as heretofore by Mr. WILLIAM H. BRERETON in his own Name.

Hongkong, 1st March, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. In Liquidation.

NOTICE.

LL Persons holding Warrants against un-

the Supreme Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, Adabued Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are

on the Thirty-first day of January, A.D. 1876, a public sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination and make application for his order of discharge, will be held before the Honou- rable Sir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on the Twenty-seventh day of March, 1876, at Eleven of the clock in the forenoon precisely.

  Frederick Sowley IIuffam, Esquire, is the Official Assignee in the matter.

Dated the 18th day of March, 1876.

STEPHENS & HOLMES, Solicitors acting in the Bankruptcy, 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

IN BANKRUPTCY.

In re FooNG MING CHEONG, a Bankrupt.

NOTICE. The above named Bankrupt hav-

ing passed his last examination, the hear- ing of the application by him for his order of discharge stands adjourned to Tuesday, the 21st day of March, A.D. 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon,

requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their Claims will not be recognised.

ADOLF ANDR?,

F. D. SASSOON,

Liquidators. Hongkong, 18th December, 1875.

JUST PUBLISHED.

A CHINESE AND ENGLISH

THE

DICTIONARY,

BY

THE REVD. W. LOBSCHEID.

THIE above work, which has been chiefly com- piled for the purpose of aiding students in the study of Chinese literature, couprises many characters not met with in any of the Dictionaries hitherto published.

The selection of between 8,000 and 9,000 cha- racters will make it comparatively easy to find a character without counting the strokes of the compound figures, (minus the radical), and the addition of the Synonyms will prove a great help

ALFRED LISTER, Postmaster General.

to such as are anxious to acquaint themselves more minutely with the character of the lan- guage.

The work contains 584 Imperial Octavo Pages and is neatly bound in cloth.

PRICE $8 per Copy.

NORONHA & SONS,

Hongkong.

Agents:-

London,

In Europe,...Messrs. H. S. KING & Co.,

Shanghai, Messrs. LANE, CRAWFORD & Co.

Hongkong, 15th April, 1871.

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Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 25TH MARCH, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 13.

No. 61.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd March, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 55.

CHINA SEA,

YANGTZE RIVER.-SHANGHAI DISTRICT.

NOTICE is hereby given that a Junk has carried away the mast which formerly marked the wreck of the Lismore. A Black Nun Buoy has been temporarily moored immediately below the wreck and in line with it and the Woosung Lighthouse.

     A Green Wreck Buoy, with the word "WRECK" painted on it in white letters, will shortly replace the above-men- tioned black buoy.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

DAVID M. HENDERSON,

Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 11th March, 1876.

N.B.---The mast above referred to is the one described at page 17, Beacon No. 27, Fourth Issue of List of Chinese Lights for 1876.

No. 57.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., &c., is pleased to direct the publication of the names of the Government Board of Examiners in the Chinese Language for general information.

The Board consists of:-

FREDERICK STEWART, M.A., Esquire, Chairman.

JAMES RUSSELL, Esquire.

The Revd. E. J. EITEL, Ph. D., Director of Chinese Studies. WONG SHING, Esquire.

ALFRED LISTER, Esquire, Secretary.

All communications to the Board must be addressed to the Secretary, and, if proceeding from a person in the Government service, must pass through the Head of his Department.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th March, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 62.

   The following Annual Report for 1875, received from the Postmaster General, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary,

GENERAL POST OFFICE,

HONGKONG, 18th March, 1876.

SIR,-I have the honour to report on this Department for the year 1875.

   2. Early in the year Mr. F. W. MITCHELL retired from the public service, after being connected with the Post Office for eighteen years, during thirteen of which he discharged the duties of Post- master General with singular ability and success.

3. It needs but a very cursory inspection of the records in this Office to perceive that, when Mr. MITCHELL first joined the Post Office in 1857, it was conducted with a certain slackness of organisa- tion, which was perhaps not peculiar to this above all other Departments in the Colony. Nor is it less evident that the energy and capacity of the then Chief Clerk very soon initiated and steadily prosecuted a thorough reform.

4. Thus, in 1858, the London Office had to investigate a complaint that the Post Office here was closed twenty hours before the departure of each P. & O. Packet, and in those days the fortnightly British Packet was the only Mail for Europe. This was in spite of instructions, issued two years before, providing for a much more suitable time of closing, and the complainant suggested that four hours, with a margin of two for the reception of late letters at double postage, would be a great relief to the public.

5. Whereas letters can now be posted on board the British Contract Packet to within ten minutes of the time of starting, or on shore for the French Packet up to half an hour before that time. Both Packets start at noon, and it may be said that in either case a letter can safely be kept open till close on half past eleven.

6. To take over a Department so well and minutely organised as Mr. MITCHELL left this Office, and to take it over without any previous knowledge either of the Department itself or of its special class of work, involved a responsibility which I confess caused me to hesitate in accepting the offer made to me by His Excellency Sir ARTHUR KENNEDY on my return from England-an offer by which I was no less gratified than surprised.

    7. I have, however, to record my sincere obligations to the entire Staff for the hearty assistance and cooperation with which I have been received. The admirable organisation of the whole, even down to the Chinese, has very much lightened my duties, and reflects the greatest credit on the late head of the Department.

    S. This opportunity must also be taken to thank Messrs. D. SASSOON & Co., Messrs. BUTTERFIELD & SWIRE, and Messrs. GIBB, LIVINGSTON & Co. for their liberality in granting passages to Marine Sorters during the winter months, either free or at nominal rates-Messrs. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co. for good offices of all kinds in the service of the Coast Ports-Messrs. SIEMSSEN & Co. for aid in a matter mentioned below-The China Submarine Telegraph Co. and E. L. WOODIN, Esq. for telegra- phic information-The Captain Superintendent of Police for ready assistance in checking disorders at Pedder's Wharf which used to mark the landing of the French Mails--Mr. Consul MEDHURST for cooperation in many ways at Shanghai--last, but not least, His Excellency Sir HARRY PARKES, who has always been ready to assist in overcoming difficulties of which more will be said hereafter.

    9. Most branches of Postal business shew a slight increase in comparison with 1874, as will be seen from the Tables given below (Appendix A). Nor are indications of other kinds wholly wanting that trade has a little revived during the past year. The improvement is on the very smallest scale, but the slightest sign of improvement is welcome. The marked decrease in the number

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH MARCH, 1876.

   of Registered Letters sent (there being an increase in those received) may point to fewer valuable documents being despatched from China, or it may indicate increased confidence in the ordinary mode of transmission. Some remarks on Registration and Loss of Letters will be found further on.

     10. On the other hand, certain fallings-off must be noticed, amongst which the most important is that of Revenue. The gross Revenue of the Department is less than that for 1874 by about ?400. But Revenue is not altogether a trustworthy index of Postal activity; many matters of detail have been arranged, during the year, on a footing of greater efficiency, but also so as to involve greater expense.

     11. One instance will shew what is meant. The masters of private steamers are entitled to two- pence a letter for all the correspondence they bring. It is the custom of many persons on the Coast, and especially at Manila, to send their letters inside sealed covers directed to this Office, and sometimes containing as many as forty or fifty. To pay the masters at two-pence per cover, whilst it was obviously unfair, much diminished the expenditure in gratuities, which are now calculated per letter.

12. The low rates of Exchange prevailing have also told against the Revenue, as must necessarily be the case when the accounts are kept at 4/2d., and the balance due to London remitted at little more than 3/10d. This depressed state of Exchange has been unfavourable to the purchase of Money Orders on England (Appendix A), and in some instances complaints have been received that the proper change had not been sent, the fact being that the rate for the day left no change to send.

     13. The Revenue of the Department was at its highest in 1872, the next best year was 1865. The following diagram shews its fluctuations for the past thirteen years. It must be remembered that the sums given are gross revenue, including the Imperial share, and local working expenses.

1862 1803 1804 1865 1866 1867 1868 1869 1870 1871 1872 1873 1874 1875

$

193,000

192,000

187,000

184,000

182,000

181,000

178,000

170,000

175,000

173,000

170,000

167,000

164,000

$

193,000

192,000

187,000

184,000

182,000

181,000

178,000

176,000

175,000

173,000

170,000

167,000

164,000

140,000

85,000

140,000

85,000

      14. It can scarcely be doubted that the present year will be marked by a further, and perhaps considerable decrease of Revenue. The great simplifications of Postal rates to the Continent, lately effected, have cut down the profit left to this Colony on the collection and forwarding of continental correspondence to a very small percentage. But it is hardly to be expected, whilst Postage is every- where being lowered, that any one office can go on making the large profits of the old systems.

      15. During the past year the Postal Treaty of Berne came into force almost throughout Europe, and the London Office suggested to the various Colonies a revision of their Continental rates vi? Brindisi. The Italian Post Office was willing to modify its transit Tariff, if the Colonies would adopt a different system of making up the mails, and would reduce their local charges. The matter was put clearly before the Executive of this Colony, and, whilst the change was strongly recommended, it was plainly stated that the loss to this Department would be considerable. The proposal was approved, and, in arranging the new rates, simplicity and liberality were more considered than the profits of the service. The result was a uniform nine-penny Tariff to nearly the whole of the Continent, and whereas a Registered Letter to Russia, weighing two ounces, would lately have been charged 15/4d., such a letter can now be sent for 3/6d. A nine-penny (quarter ounce) Tariff has since come into force for Postage to the Continent by French Packet.

      16. The unification of Germany has made Postal Tables much simpler than they were, and if we look back to a time when Italy, as well as Germany, was subdivided into petty states, the immense improvement effected is at once perceived. It is to be hoped that ere long something like a uniform European rate by all routes may be established.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH MARCH, 1876.

17. The rates to the United Kingdom have not been lowered, and thus the effect of the changes noted above has been to evoke a loud and unanimous expression of disappointment from the foreign communities in China and Japan. It must be admitted that, when the postage to various out-of-the- way places has been reduced by more than one-half, the charges to Great Britain appear comparatively high.

   18. The subject is, however, surrounded with difficulties with which this Office is in nowise in a position to deal. One reduction alone was within the immediate control of the Hongkong Government, namely the local and Indian rates by French Packet, and these have been reduced as much as is com- patible with the avoidance of absolute loss, the Colony surrendering three-sevenths of the postage collected. Nothing has been left undone to lay before the London Office full and exact statements of the position of affairs here, on the Coast, at Shanghai, and in Japan.

   19. A Convention between the Batavian Post Office and this Department has been under con- sideration during the year, and, though not yet completed, will probably soon come into force. The reduced rates of postage fixed by this Convention have been already adopted by this Office in antici- pation.

   20. The Post Office Ordinance, 1862, being very much out of date, suggestions for a new one have been submitted, and it is to be hoped that such of them as may be approved will form the basis of an amended Act. Nothing of a harassing or inquisitorial nature has been devised, but it has been pro- posed to bring the law into conformity with the existing practice of this Office; to make it more flexible, and susceptible of easy modification, especially in matters of detail; to reduce the almost prohibitive rates of Coast postage; and to establish a penny Tariff between this Colony, Canton, and Macao.

21. Whilst it is impossible not to sympathise with those who feel some of the present rates of Postage to be heavy, it may be allowable to point out that they do not always make the most of privileges already possessed. The amount of overstamping observable on the morning of an English Mail is something startling. Some persons imagine that the Rate to England is still 32 cents! Others post hundreds of trade circulars prepaid six cents each, but which, weighing less than an ounce, would pass for four cents. Others, again, put up circulars in bundles, which they prepay at so much per It is but just to point out these errors, copy, instead of paying the whole at so much per four ounces. which must swell the postage accounts of some firms considerably.

22. During the year the list of Unclaimed and Dead Letters lying in this Office has been sent weekly to all the Ports, Macao, and Manila. The Agents at the Ports have also sent their own lists here. The result has been to dispose of a good deal of correspondence which would otherwise not have been delivered. The Hongkong lists have been inserted in the local papers, free of charge, and this has led to an increase of applications for Dead or Unclaimed Letters. These classes of Chinese correspondence have also been advertised in Chinese with satisfactory results.

23. Persons sometimes very much resent the opening of their letters, when returned as Dead, or because of deficient postage. If every letter were marked with the sender's name and address (a con- venient practice in which the Chinese set us an excellent example, for with them it is almost universal) no letter need ever be opened. This address might very cheaply and usefully take the place of the unintelligible monograms and crests now in fashion.

24. It would facilitate the work of the Post Office here if those who provide printed envelopes for their local and Coast correspondence would add the addresses in Chinese.

25. The Packets of the Occidental and Oriental Steam Ship Company have been recognised as United States Contract Mail boats, and thus the advantage has been enjoyed of communication generally twice in the month with San Francisco and the United States, The privilege of registering corres- pondence by this route has also been accorded, but the Chinese, and others who were expected to avail themselves of it, have not as yet done so to the extent that was anticipated. This opportunity must be taken to acknowledge the promptitude and courtesy with which the wishes of this Office have been met in every matter by the United States Postal authorities.

  26. Some difficulty having attended the forwarding of correspondence for H. M. Legation at Peking, more especially by the French Mail, all letters, &c., for that Legation, and for members of the Consular service at or beyond Shanghai, are now forwarded in a closed Consular Mail to the Shanghai Consulate.

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149

27. The Agents of the French Post Office having complained bitterly of the way in which they were mobbed by Coolies at Pedder's Wharf, measures have been taken by the Police authorities to secure order during the landing of the Mails, and time has been saved by counting the bags as they are landed.

28. It has been found possible to keep the Post Office open, during an additional half-hour, for late letters, before the departures of the French Mails for Europe, and of the Contract Mails for Shanghai.

29. Considerable improvements have been made in the structure and furniture of the Office, but much remains to be done. A room, plainly furnished, has been provided where the Sorters can have their meals on the premises when press of business compels them to do so. It would be very desirable if they could all reside, as some of the Officers of the Harbour Department do, in quarters near the Department.

30. In compliance with suggestions received from several sources, a balance, accessible to the public, has been placed in the front verandah, where those who wish to do so may weigh their letters. It should be borne in mind, however, that a Spring Balance is not capable of much nicety, and persons who like to load their letters to the very last square inch of paper should have them weighed by the Shroff. Many letters are sent on charged with a fine in consequence of this attempt to go as close to half an ounce as possible. They perhaps get slightly damp on their way to the Post Office, and the trifling increase of weight turns the scale. A letter on overland paper will, in a few minutes, imbibe enough moisture from newly printed newspapers, amongst which it may happen to lie in the letter-box, to make it over weight, if it were very nearly so before.

31. The new Post Office at Shanghai was occupied during the year, and has been found commo- dious and suitably fitted.

32. No inspection of the Northern Offices and Agencies having been made, it is not possible to speak of them in detail. On the whole the business has been well and carefully conducted, at some ports particularly so. Special mention must be made of the exact and diligent discharge of duty by Messrs. MARTIN and MACHADO, the Postmasters at Shanghai and Yokohama respectively.

33. The Postal service to and from Hiogo has been conducted under great difficulties, and has needed incessant watching. It must be admitted that on one occasion opportunity was not taken by the Yokohama Office to do the best for Hiogo, but the slip did not deserve the intemperate language of a Hiogo paper, nor will it recur. Just, however, as the service seemed to be gaining permanency, the transfer of the Pacific Mail Branch Steamers to the Mitsu Bishi Company upset everything, and all had to be begun over again. The assistance of H. M. Minister in Japan has already been acknowledged.

34. An attempt was made to comply with the often-expressed wishes of the residents at Pagoda Anchorage, by establishing an honorary Postal Agency there, but various causes prevented its success. Mr. Vice-Consul CARROLL (who was absent at the time) on his return kindly resumed his good offices in distributing the paid letters for that settlement, as he has done for some years. No further facilities can at present be given.

     35. The Coast Ports have been well served by the Steamers of Messrs. DOUGLAS LAPRAIK & Co., which have arrived here with almost the regularity of Contract Packets, the homeward Mail having been missed on one occasion only.

36. A great improvement has been effected in the service to Canton by means of Messrs. SIEMSSEN & Co.'s steamers. It would frequently happen that the Mail arrived here just after the Canton boat had left, especially on a Saturday or Sunday, and in the former case the letters would lie in this Office forty-eight hours. Messrs. SIEMSSEN & Co. kindly consented to give notice of the departures of their steamers for Canton, and thus, especially through the summer, it has repeatedly been possible to forward. both the English and American Mails to that Port much earlier than could otherwise have been done. 37. There is no legal obligation to give notice of clearance for Canton or Macao, but such notice (however short) is always valuable to this Department, and generally beneficial to the community.

     38. There have not been many complaints during 1875 of the loss of letters, though some few have been reported missing. No registered letter has been lost; a certain minute percentage of unregistered correspondence will always go astray in spite of all precautions. Nothing causes more errors than the use of sealing-wax, which makes letters stick together, and thus get missorted, tears out the addresses when they are separated, and leads to all sorts of inconvenience. During 1874-75 a firm on the Coast complained of an exceptional series of losses, which, strange to say, began to be reported at Hongkong as soon as the partner to whom the letters were addressed removed here. But in a case of this kind, where the lost letters all originate from the same London house, and are of no intrinsic value, there is the strongest ground for believing that they have never been posted.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH MARCH, 1876.

39. The most vexatious delay was that of an entire mail for Canton. The steamer Thales clearing for that port, opportunity was taken to send up an extra mail, which contained some important and valuable letters, and which on arrival one of the ship's officers took to the house of the consignee, instead of to the Consulate, handing it to a well-dressed Chinese who claimed to be the Compradore. From that moment it disappeared, nor could search or enquiry bring it to light. The conclusion was inevitable that the correspondence had fallen into the hands of one of the well-dressed thieves who occasionally visit Shamien. A fortnight afterwards, however, the mail was found, intact, in a box containing Municipal Records, nor was it discovered who had placed it there. Measures have been taken to prevent such mishaps.

40. Reiterated complaints from Shanghai, as to late arrivals of home newspapers and periodicals, caused a very careful watch to be kept on the Shanghai Contract Mails in their transit through this Office. The result was to establish beyond all doubt the fact that the superscriptions Vi? Brindisi, or Via Marseilles, on papers are no sort of guide as to the route by which they actually come. The inference is obvious. The posting is left till the last minute, and is left just one minute too long; the papers are posted late, and are sent on by the mail next after that for which they are directed. Perhaps no explanation will ever convince disappointed subscribers to periodicals that their corres- pondence is not detained in this Department. The facts are, however, as stated above, and the London Office has been requested to call the attention of the principal news agents to them.

41. By every mail more or less papers, books, and patterns are received entirely without covers, the latter having been wholly destroyed by friction in the bags. Persons who regularly forward such articles should be requested to use stout wrappers. On one occasion two whole sacksful consisted of a periodical called the Christian, which was being sent gratis to every Missionary in the world during three months. But the extreme flimsiness of the wrapper defeated the liberal intentions of the donor; very few of the numbers could be sent on, and most of them were left here unclaimed. Measures have been adopted to ensure the delivery of as many such books and periodicals as possible. Every fragment of a cover on which an address can be made out is sent to that address with a circular asking the addressee what he expected to receive, and in this way, and by advertising, some books and papers have been delivered.

42. The loss of a letter for London led to an enquiry as to whether or not it had been posted, and it was found that many letters were sent to the Post Office without receipt or chit book, in boxes which could not be called sealed, although, in several cases, the Heads of Houses where this was the practice were not aware of it. There has been a great improvement, but even now many of the boxes are so sealed that the seal can be pulled off unbroken and stuck on again. The safest plan is to seal on the box itself, without tape or string, and to make the Chinese servants remove the old wax before a fresh seal is applied.

43. A very common reply to representations of this kind is, "We have every confidence in our coolie, who has been with us many years." No doubt many Chinese are worthy of very great confi- dence, but too often opportunity makes the thief. The Postal Agency at Hankow possessed an infallible coolie, and when, in 1874, heavily stamped letters disappeared again and again, the Agent there could not and would not believe that the coolie stole them. On Mr. BRENAN'S taking over the Office, however, he soon detected a system of plunder, and, on searching the man's box, found evidence of a series of thefts of postage stamps, the letters from which they had been removed having been destroyed as the simplest way of avoiding enquiry. The culprit was handed over to the native authorities, and measures were taken at all the Ports to ensure the safety of letters, and the obliteration of stamps as soon as possible after the posting of correspondence. The service is much indebted to Mr. Brenan for his action in this matter.

   44. It is often asked, "Is there any real advantage in Registration?" in a tone which implies that the questioner desires a candid private opinion, rather than what he deems a stereotyped official view. The London firm to which I alluded in paragraph 38 had ceased to register its letters, actually con- sidering that the only result was to draw attention to them!

   45. It may not be amiss briefly to describe the general features of the Registration system. The Officer who registers a letter gives a receipt for it, thus there is no question but that it was posted, or as to who took it in. That Officer (who, in case of the loss of the receipt, is sufficiently pointed out by the Counterfoil which he has filled up) is now responsible for the letter, unless he can show how it was disposed of. He places it in a Safe till the mail is being made up. The addresses of all the letters registered for that mail are then entered on a list, a copy of which, for record, is simultaneously taken by means of a manifold writer. The total entries must agree with the number of letters and the

This detail has been rubroduced at Hongkong during the past year.

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151

   number of counterfoil receipts. The letters, with a copy of the list, are then placed in a sealed bag or packet, which is not opened until it reaches the Office of destination. Thus there can be no doubt that all the Registered Letters were despatched.

     46. The Officer who opens the mail makes it his first business to look for the bag of registered letters, the total number of which he finds also entered on the general Letter Bill. He counts them, ticks the total if correct, and hands them, with the list, to a colleague whose duty it is to prepare the receipts for signature by the addressees. Each receipt has its counterfoil, and, as cach is attached to the letter to which it relates, the address is marked off on the original list. An entry is then made of the name of the carrier who will deliver the letter, and who is responsible for it until the transaction is concluded by his bringing back the addressee's receipt. A special acknowledgment is sent to the despatching office. Thus there can be no doubt that all the Registered Letters were received.

     47. Such are the main features of the Registration system. It may happen that the process described above has to be repeated several times, as when a registered letter passes from Shang- hai to Hongkong, Hongkong to London, London to Edinburgh, and from Edinburgh successively to a market town and a village. But, with differences of detail, the essential principle remains, that every Registered Letter must be traceable from hand to hand through every part of its course, and it is difficult to see what further precautions could be taken.

     48. The security thus attained used to be attended, in the case of Hongkong, with a drawback in the shape of delay, for, while the correspondence by the English Mail arrived sorted and ready for delivery, it took about two hours to prepare and enter the Registered Letters. It was determined to try whether this could not be done at sea with safety and accuracy, and it is found to be both possible and advantageous. By the last few English Mails the Registered Letters have arrived ready for delivery, but the system must for sometime yet be regarded as on trial.

     49. The English Mail twice arrived unsorted, the first time because the Marine Sorter, going down to Singapore in the homeward Mail, just missed the outward steamer; the second, because he fell ill and was unable to proceed. His Excellency the Governor of the Straits Settlements has kindly consented to make arrangements to prevent, when possible, the recurrence of a disaster like the first. In this case the Mail arrived in the middle of the night, and no inconvenience was sustained by the community.

     50. The other instance was that in which the Agamemnon (private steamer) arrived here in the afternoon with the Mails from the Kashgar, which had broken down. This was a singularly heavy Mail, consisting of 80 bags instead of the average 66-68; it included an Australian Mail (a very unusual circumstance) which always makes the work laborious, as there are many small packets to open and to weigh, and matters were not expedited by the simultaneous arrival of the two contract Mails from the North and a private ship Mail from Singapore. One or two other Mails also arrived or were closed at the same time. About two hours and a half had been allowed for the sorting, and though this estimate was exceeded by only a quarter of an hour, some signs of public impatience were observed. The heavy Mails of former years used to take four hours to sort, and then four more for the newspapers.

            It should be mentioned that Mr. WILDING, the master of the Agamemnon, brought the Mails on from Singapore without any charge whatever.

     51. In April last the Gwalior broke down within a few hours' run of Hongkong, and did not land her mail till four days after the arrival of the Lombardy with the next, having in the meanwhile drifted down to Hainan. The Sunda ran on a rock, and was subsequently beached in Haitan Straits, the mails were saved, but were considerably wetted. The Mails from the Hector (private steamer lost off Amoy) were saved uninjured.

     52. The usual Tables with regard to the passages of the Contract Steamers will be found below (Appendix B and C.) The following are the Best Passages of the year, counting to and from London:-

Homeward, Anadyr, left January 14th,..

32 days.

Outward, Malwa, arrived July 29th,

35 days.

Outward, (Fr. Packets) Ava, arr. June 12th; Anadyr, arr. Sept. 4th,

37 days.

Homeward, (Br.) Kashgar, left Mar. 4 and Nov. 11; Sunda Mar. 18,

38 days.

To San Francisco, Oceanic, left June 5th,.

25 days.

From San Francisco, Oceanic, arrived August 11th,.

28 days,

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25?? MARCH, 1876.

   53. Tables B and C also afford the following averages as to the time allowed the Contract Packets to and from London, and the time actually occupied by them.

French Packets, Homeward,

British Packets, Outward,

French Packets, Outward,

British Packets, Homeward,.

Average voyaje allowed. ..413 days,

.40

41/1/0

99

""

421/

"9

Average voyage, taken.

.39 days.

4

.391, ..41

.41

"}

" 14

   54. To the returns as to the American Packets (Appendix B and C) has been added a statement of the time occupied in transmitting mails to and from London by their means.

The quickest delivery in London was in 45 days, the latest in 56 days. One mail reached Hongkong by this route in 44 days from London, but another actually occupied eighty-seven days. The cause of the delay is, presumably, waiting in San Francisco for a steamer, which does not occur in the opposite direction. The average time from London has been 57-65 days, the longer period being for those mails made up by the London Office some time before a steamer was ready to take them, the shorter for those which were timed more happily. A calculation from the dates of posting would probably give a few days more.

   55. The sixpenny rate from London by this route appears somewhat delusive when these long delays are taken into account. Those who wish to post for sixpence had far better avail themselves of Messrs. HOLT's vessels, which are not nearly so much used for cheap postage as they might be. The passages home by this line are generally very good, the passages out perhaps not quite so quick, but they would probably not average more than 50 days.

56. The Contract Steamers to Australia vi? Torres Straits have been somewhat irregular in their arrivals and departures, but they form a very important means of communication with the Australasian Colonies, and doubtless as the service gains permanency it will increase in regularity.

   57. An apology is due for the length and prolixity of this Report. It cannot be better expressed than in the words of the great founder of the Penny Post; "Some pains should be taken to make the main features of the Post Office system intelligible."

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

The Honourable J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

&c.,

Colonial Secretary, &c.,

&c.

APPENDIX.

(A.) GENERAL RETURN OF POST OFFICE BUSINESS.

SENT.

INCREASE. DECREASE.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

RECEIVED.

1874.

1875.

Books

Books

Books

Books

Letters. and

Letters.

Papers.

UNITED KINGDOM.

Per British Packets,.....

133,018

Per French Packets,.

63,090

1,187

711

Books

and Letters and Letters] andLetters and Letters and Letters unl Letters and Papers.

Papers.

Papers.

Papers.

Papers.

112,176| 135,525 98,787 2,507

25,848 62,379 27,335

Papers.

1874.

Books

1875.

Books

INCREASE.

Books

DECREASE.

| Papers."

No No No No 13,389 record record record record

""

19

"}

21

UNITED STATES.?

Per United States Packets,

28,224

37,626 31,670 42,414 3,446 4,788

:

:

17,972

19,970

1,998

:

:

:

REGISTERED CORRESPONDENCE.

United Kingdom,

4,280

*

4,178

102

1,973

2,454

481

Continent,

491

622

128

690

931.

244

Australia,

117

87

Ports of China and Japan,

821

785

:8888

30

229

305

76

36

777

1,103

326

Straits,

202

149

53

1,155

1,068

92

Ceylon,

29

15

14

43

49

6

India,

486

473

:

13

505

448

57

Total, Registered Correspondence,|

6,429

6,309

128

248

5,872;

6,356

1,133

149

Total, do. Increase or Decrease,

120

984

Decrease.

Tucrease.

Ship Mails,.........

1,357

1,571

214 Increase.

1,416

1,710

264 Increase.

* Registered Papers, Books, and Patterns, not being numerous, are included under Registered Letters.

Including a very small Mail for Yokohama by cach U. S. Packet.

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Sale of Postage Stamps.

153

1875.

1874.

INCREASE.

DECREASE.

Denomination.

Number.

Amount.

Number.

Amount.

Number.

Amount.

Number.

$ c.

$ c.

$ c.

Amount.

$

C.

2 cents.

240,808

4,816.16

235,602

4,712.01

5,206

104.12

4

121,368

4,854.72

110,964

4,438.56

10,404

416.16

6

??

121,279

7,276.74

110,586

6,635.16

10,693

641.58

183,977

14,718.16

167,555

13,404.40

16,422

1,313.76

12

""

41,845

5,021.40

39,876

4,725.12

2,469

296.28

18

??

14,069

2,532.42

10,834

1,950.12

3,235

582.30

24

75.860

""

18,206.40

73,531

17,647.44

2,329

558.96

...

30

""

166,183

49,854.90

149,050

44,715.00

17,133

5,139.90

48

""

22,196

10,654.08

24,476

11,748.48

96

19,484

18,704.64

24,137

23,171.52

2,280 4,653

1,094.40 4,466.88

2 dollars.

2,296

4,592.00

901

1,802.00

1,395

2,790.00

3

""

1,289

3,867.00

571

1,713.00

718

2,154.00

10

263

22

2,630.00

106

1,060.00

157

1,570.00

Total,......

$147,728.62

$137,722.84

$15,567.06

$5,561.28

Total Sale, Hongkong,

$78,230.78

$74,419.68

Increase. $3,817.10

Decrease.

Shanghai,

45.674.94

46,417.26

$742.32

99

Yokohama,

16,227.54

16,326.28

98.74

""

Other Ports of China and Japan,

7,589.36

559.62

7,029.74

Total,............ .$147,728.62

$137,722.84

Deduct Decrease,..........

$10,846.84 841.06

$841.06

Total Increase, 1875,

.$10,006.78

MONEY ORDER BUSINESS.

Orders drawn upon the United Kingdom.

1875.

1874.

INCREASE.

DECREASE.

At

No. of Orders

Colonial Commis- sion.

No. of

Colonial Commis- sion.

Colonial Commis- sion.

Colonial

Commis-

sion.

Amount.

Orders

Amount.

Number. Amount.

Number. Amount.

drawn.

drawn.

? s. d.

$ c.

Hongkong,

1,626

7,457. 6. 8

268.59

1,799

? s. d. 8,665. 3. 3

$ c.

? s. d.

$ c.

315.70

173

? s. d. 1,207.16. 7

$ c.

47.11

Shanghai,.

769

3,754, 8. 1

179.52

924

4,478.18. 2

173.04

6.48

155

724.10. 1

Yokohama,

577

2,574. 2. 9

Total,.

2,972

13,785.17. 6

99.08

547.19

806

2,668. 5.11

126.63

229

94. 3. 2

27.55

3,520

15,812. 7. 4

615.37

6.48

557

2,026. 9.10

74.66

Deduct Increase,................

6.48

Total Decrease, 1875,..............

557

2,026. 9.10 68.18

Orders drawn in the United Kingdom.

1875.

1874.

INCREASE.

DECREASE.

Colonial

Upon

No. of Orders drawn.

Commis- sion.

No. of

Colonial Commis- sion.

Amount.

Orders

Amount.

No. of Orders

Colonial Commis- sion.

Amount.

drawn.

drawn.

No. of Orders drawn.

Colonial Commiss sion.

Amount.

?

s. d.

$ c.

Hongkong, Shanghai, Yokohama,

201803

73

258. 0. 8

13.50

96

? s. d. 440.17. 8

? s. d.

S. c.

26

95. 0.11

4.96

24

110.12. 2

24

103. 2. 8

5.35

20

80. 3. 4

19.95 5.34 3.60

23

? s. ?. 182.17. 0 15.11. 3

$ c.

6.45 0.38

22.19. 4

1.75

-

Total,.

123

450. 4. 3

23.81

140

631.13. 2

28.89

6

22.19. 4 1.75

23

198. 8. 3

6.83

Deduct Increase,..

6

22.19. 4

1.75

Total Decrease, 1875,...

17

175. 8.11

4.08

Local Money Orders.

DRAWN IN.

1875.

1874.

INCREASE.

DECREASE.

No. of Orders.

Amount.

Commis- No. of sion. Orders.

Amount.

Commis- No. of sion. Orders.

Amount.

Commis- sion.

No. of Orders.

Amount.

Commis- sion.

    Hongkong on Shanghai, Hongkong on Yokohama, Shanghai on Hongkong, Yokohama on Hongkong,

Total,

27

17 120 2,741.51 24.30 104

2,386.12 21.30

268 [5,885.70

$ (. $ c. 456.21 4.82 301.92 3.15

33

$ c. $ c. 585.33

$ c.

5.70

20

382.11

4.05

158

| 3,321.16

30.30

53.57

101 2,611.07 21.10

312 6,899.67

co:

...

3 38

0.20

61.15

3

:

0.20

$ C. $ c.

129.12 0.88

80.19

0.90 579.65 6.00 224.95

47 1,013.91 7.78

...

Deduct Increase,.....

0.20

Total Decrease, 1875,..

44

1,013.91 7.58

BRITISH.

(B.) ARRIVALS OF THE CONTRACT PACKETS DURING 1875.

FRENCH.

AMERICAN.

154

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25?H MARCH, 1876.

Number of Days.

Number of Days from

Packet.

Date due.

Reached

Hongkong.

Vi? Southampton.

Packet.

Date due.

Via Brindisi.

Reached

Hongkong.

Number of Days

Left

Reached

Packet.

San

Francisco.

Hongkong. San

London.

Francisco.

Allowed. Taken. Gained. Lost.

Allowed. Taken. Gained. Lost.

Allowed. Taken, Gained.

Lost.

Greatest.

Least.

Avoca,.

Mar.

4 Mar.

Khiva,...

18

14 50

}}

""

Pera,

Lombardy,

Gwalior,

29

30

47

>>

Apr. 26 Apr. 26 47

12

30 47

Hindostan,

May 10 May

Zambesi,

24

22

47

""

""

Nizam,

June

Venetia,

7 June

21

19 47

17

Sunda....

July 5 July

3 47

Cathay,

19

16

47

99

Malwa,

Aug.

2

29

""

Surat,

16

13

Aug. 15

47

Peshawar,

30

27

17

Geelong,

Sept. 13 Sept. 11

Teheran,.

27

25 47

Agamemnon, ?

Oct.

11

Oct.

11

Khiva,..

25

23 47

Golconda,

Nov. 8 Nov. .8 47

Avoca,...

25

22 50

""

Ceylon,

Dec-

Thibet,

9 Dec.

23

6 50

26

Kashgar,

1876.

Jan. 6 Jan.

1876.

Gwalior,

Golconda,

Lombardy,

Feb.

20

3 Feb.

22

17

15

4225

50

8899555888888888595888 SASS

50 47

CO

42

39

42

38

48

39

40

47

39

39

65

18

39

57

47

46

39 38

45

39

37

47

44

39 36

45

39

37

45

37

44

39

36

47

43

39

35

46

39

38

44

39

36

47

45

39

37

45

39

47

47

39

39

45

39

37

47

39

39

47

42

39

47

42

39

50

53

3

42

45

GOODDOL---------878-88

3

Ava,

Hoogly,

1

Iraouaddy,

Peilo,

Feb. 12 Feb. 12 43 26

Mar. 12

26

43

28 43 45

Mar. 11 43

42

25

43

42

18

Meikong,

Apr. 9 Apr.

";

43

42

37

INX220T-322 :~ :** :

Sindh,

20

22 40

42

Anadyr,

May 4

May 6

40

42

1522222

§

Djemnah,

18

16

40

Tigre,

June I June 1

40

Ava,

15

12 40

37

>>

Hoogly,

29

29 40

40

?明

"Iraouaddy,

Peiho,

Meikong,

Amazone,

Anadyr,...

July 18

July 11 40

88

27

25 40

38

"

Aug. 10

24

Aug. 9 40

39

23 40

39

Sept. 7

Sept. 4 40

37

Djemnah,

21

19 40

38

2

Ava,

Oct.

Oct. 4 40

39

Tigre,

22

21

43

42

3

3

::

3

Hoogly,

Iraouaddy,

Sindh,

Nov.

Nov.

43

44

19

19

43

43

Dec. 3

Dec. 2 43

42

1

Meikong,

17

17 43

43

??

""

50

48

50

52

49

50

48

~

2:12

42

42

42

42

40

9339

40

2

Amazone,

31

30 43

42

44

2

41

12:

"}

""

Anadyr,

Djembah,

1876.

Jan. 14

1876.

Jan. 16

43

28

29

43

66

45

44

::

EN : ~~HHHH :-

21

NNNi

2

Great Republic,

Jan.

Feb. 14

44

77

Colorado,

Feb.

Mar. 11

39

87

City of Pekin,

20

25

34

17

Alaska,.

Mar.

1

Apr.

5

86

68

City of Tokio,

Apr.

1

29

29

78

.??

2

China,

17

May 21

35

60

Great Republic,

May

June

36

65

City of Pekin,

15

16

33

56

Alaska,.

June 1

July 6

36

62

Colorado,

15

17

33

69

City of Tokio, Oceanic,

July

1

31

31

59

15

""

Aug. 11

28

56

Great Republic,

Aug. 2

Sept.

5

35

67

Belgic,

16

16

32

62

"

China,

Sept. 1

Oct.

5

35

67

Gaelic,

16

20

35

47

Alaska,.

Oct. 1 Nov. 9

40

62

Oceanic,

16

15

31

54

""

1

City of Tokio,

Νον.

Belgic,

1 Dec.

16

31

56

25

40

70

1876.

China,

Dec.

1

Jan. 13

44

71

Gaelic,

16

19

35

63

32 282849899882**=*28*2

64

68

65

65

49

45

56

53

59

66

56

53

52

49

53

41

59

51

53

64

68

60

77

? This steamer brought on the Kashgar's Mail.

*The greatest number of days counts from the date on which the first Mail was made up by the London Office. $ The least from the date of the last Mail,

1

(C.) DEPARTURES OF THE CONTRACT MAIL PACKETS DURING 1875.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH MARCH,

BRITISII.

FRENCH.

AMERICAN.

Vi? Southampton.

Via Brindisi.

Number of Days.

Number of Days to

Packet.

Packet.

Date due.

Date due.

Reached

London.

Date due.

Reached

London.

Vi? Brindisi.

Vi? Southampton. Allowed. Taken. Gained. Lost. Allowed. Taken. | Gained.

Reached

London.

Number of Days

Left

Packet.

Hongkong. Francisco.

Reached

San

San

Francisco.

London.

Lost.

Allowed. Taken, Gained. Lost.

Thibet,

Golconda,

Feb. 22

Mar.

Gwalior,

22

2*2

8

Feb. 21 Feb. 15 Feb. 14 40 Mar. Mar. I 28 40

22

39

47

46

1

47

47

*

15 Mar. 15

40

40

47

47

Anadyr,.

Provence,

Tigre,

Mar.

21

272

Feb. 21 Feb. 14 39

32

7

Mar. 8

39

Alaska,

Vancouver,

Jan.

13 Feb. 16

20

""

21 39

39

Oregonian,

Feb. 1

Mar. 24

}}

"}

Hydaspes,

Kashgar,..

Apr.

5 Apr.

29

28 40

39

""

19

77

18 Apr. 12 Apr. 10

40

38

Sunda,

May 3 May 2

26

24

40

38

Avoca,.

17

"}

77

17 May 10

May

9

40

39

Pera,

31

30

24

23

40

39

>>

**

Khiva...

Sunda...

Lombardy, Hindostan,

June 14

28

June 18 June 7 June 6 45 28 21 21 45

44

12211d qual

47

51

Amazone,

Apr.

4 Apr. 2

37

China,

15

2122

35

56

18

30

No mail.

52

}}

24

38

""

47

46

Ava,

18

17 39

Great Republic.

Mar.

A

85

77

47

46

Hoogly.

May

2 May 2

Colorado,

15

15

32

47

47

Iraouaddy,

16

15

39

11

City of Pekin,

Apr. 1

28

28

48

47

46

1

Peiho,

11

52

56

Meikong,

45

52

52

Sindh,

30

June 13

27

27

39

Alaska,

>>

??

May 16

32

52

June 9 44

24 44

41

City of Tokio, China,

May 15

June 9

26

45

June I

July

31

No mail.

July 12 July 11

July 5 July 4 45

44

52

51

Anadyr,..

July 11

July 8

44

41

Oceanic,

5

June 29

25

??

17

26

25

19

18 45

44

52

51

"}

77

Djemnah,

25

22

44

41

99

Zambesi,

Aug. 9 Aug. 11

Aug. 2 Aug. 3

46

1

52

54

2

Tigre,

Aug. 8

Aug. 7 44

43

Great Republic, Belgie,

15

July 15

31

July 1

81

31

Nizam,

22

23

16

16

45

52

52-

Ava,

22

18 44

40

...

}}

"}

77

Venetia,

Sept. 6 Sept. 6

30

30 45

45

52

Hoogly,

Gwalior,

20

""

""

Cathay,

Oct.

22 Sept. 13 Oct. 4

Sept. 13 45

45

52

54

2

Iraouaddy,

Sept. 5

19

Sept. 3 44

42

15

44

40

27

25 45

43

52

52

...

Peiho,

Oct. 3

28 44

Malwa,

18

17

55

Surat,

Nov. 1 Nov. 2

Peshawur,

54

15

13

19 Oct. 11 Oct. 8 25

15 Nov.

45

24 45

8

Nov.

8

45

Teheran,.................

29

80

Geelong,

Kashgar,.

Kliva,

Golconda,

Avoca,...

Dec.

13

27

26

1876.

Jan. 10 Jan. 10 24

Dec. 14 Dec. 6 Dec. 5 1876.

22

21 40

40

20

1876.

Jan. 3

18 40

1876.

Jan. 2 40

24

17

17

40

Feb.

7 Feb.

""

*

31

30

40

999998 889

42

Meikong,

17

11

44

>>

44

1

53

Amazone,

31

26

44

39

19

45

52

52

Anadyr,..

Nov. 14

Nov. 8

44

39

47

48

Djemnah,

28

25

39

36

""

17

39

47

48

1

Ava,

Dec. 12

38

47

46

Tigre,

20

Dec. 11

24

89

39 37

1876.

1876.

39

1

40

39

1

795

47 47

Hoogly,

Jan.

9

Jan. 13 39

47

47

Iraouaddy,

23

20 39

47

*

Sindh,

""

Feb. 6 Feb.

* 39

*** 03 00 00 00 300 3

39

38

38

38

2 454 ∞ ∞ ∞

City of Pekin, Alaska,.

>>

10

Aug. 5

27

46

15

15

32

No mail.

**

Gaelic.

City of Tokio, Oceanic,

Colorado,

Great Republic,

Aug.

2

Sept. 2

82

16

10

26

45

""

"}

Sept. 1

29

29

No mail.

??

8

Oct.

12

35

"}

15

1

17

33

54

"

Belgic,

Oct.

1

29

29

No mail.

"

China,

15

Nov. 18

35

"}

Gaelic,

Nov. 1

Dec.

35

51

Alaska,

15

19

35

77

43

4

...

Oceanic,

Dcc.

1

27

27

No mail.

36

cro

3

1876.

City of Tokio,

20

Jan. 24

36

*

}}

* Acknowledgment not received.

1876.

155

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH MARCH, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 24TH MARCH, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

157

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

March 18

30.03

66

30.02

70

63

70

29.96

72

19

30.11

60.5

30.12

64

59

71.5

30.10

64

""

20

30.08

60

30.06

60.5

59

61.5

29.97

61

21

30.12

63

30.10

65

59.5

65

30.06

67

30.10

63

30.03

65

61

66.5

29.96

65

23

29.91

63

29.89

62.5

59

65

29.81

29.89

64.5

29.87

63.5

61.5

64

29.79

63

""

BAROMETER.

DATE.

Registerings

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK,

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self

WINDS.

ΠΑΙΝ.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

'ΧΟΟΝ

G P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

Min. Mack 6 A.M.

NOON.

G P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. #.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

NOON.

1876.

Mar. 18 28.22′ 28.28′ 28.27 28.23 28.22 63.0 66.0 65.0 63.0

66.0 61.0 55.5 66.0 W

2NNE

INNE 2

0.04

!

"

""

19 128.21 28.26 28.21 28.20 28.20 54.0 55.0 52.0 52.0 51.0 51.5 54.0 67.0 E

2028.21 28.26. 28.25 28.20 28.20 52.5 56.0 57.5 51.0 55.5 57.0 52.0 57.0 SE

7 E

t-

7

E

0.11

6 SE

6 ESE

CD

3

0.04

:

13

21

28.30 28.33 28.33 28.30 28.30, 57.0 58.0 59.0 57.0 57.5 58.5 55.5 58.5 E

2228.26, 28.29 28.20 28.18 28.17 1.0 57.5 54.5 52.5 57.0 53.054.0 59.0 E

3. NNE

2NE

2

0.59

3 E

4 E

5

0.00

i

""

23 128.13 28.12 28.11 28.05 28.05158.0 55.5 55.058.0 55.0 55.0 52.0 58.0

21 28.08 28.12. 28.10 28.01 28.0456.0 60.0 61.0 56.0 60.0 61.0 55.0 60.0 (ESE

E

3 E

4 E

0.36

4 SE

5 SE

?

!

1.53

Fog with rain past night; 9 A.M., fine,

cloudy, hazy,

6 A.M., overcast, squally with rain; noon, cloudy, hazy; 6 P.M., passing fog.

Close wet fog, with passing showers, thunder and lightning at intervals. 6 A.M., passing fog witli drizzly rain;

noon, cloudy, horizon clear.

6 A.M., fine, clear, cloudy; 2 P.M.,

overcast, showery at intervals. 6 A.M., overcast with passing fog; noon, close wet fog with rain, thunder and lightning at intervals. Squally, with fog, rain, thunder and

lightning at intervals throughout.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEF?T, KOWLOON Bay.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

THERMO-

METER.

WINDS.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

Self Registering.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

G P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

*NOON

? P.M.

Min. | Max.}|| 6 A.M.

NOON.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

6 P.M.

Dirn.

F.

1876

Mar. 1829.90 29.91 29.91 29.90 29.87 61.0 69.0

"

:

68.0 C3.0 68.0 67.0 62.0 72.0 Calm

19 [29.92 29.99 30.01 29.95 29.95 64.0 62.5 61.0 57.0 57.5 57.5 59.5 73.0 ENE

2029.95 29.98 29.98 29.90 29.90 60.5 62.0 62.0 56.5 60.0 60.0 59.0

61.0 E !

0 Calmi

0

SW

1

!

4 ENE

5 ENE

5

Fine, cloudy, with passing showers.

!

2 E

3 Calm

0

6 A.M., calm with dense fog; cloudy and fine throughout.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; heavy thunder and showers.

"

21 (29.91 30.00 30.01 30.00 29.98 64.0 66.0 67.0 63.0 63.0 65.0 60.0.67.0 ENE

1 N

1 Calm

0

Overcast with rain; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

!

{

??

**

22|30.00 30.00 29.97 29.00 29.88 G1.0 67.0 65.0 59.0 59.5 60.0 61.0 69.0 W

2329.85 29.85 29.84 29.76 29.75 61.0 62.0 63.0 59.0 61.5 02.0 58.0 67.0 Calm

2129.78 29.79 29.79 29.75 29.70 65.0 66.0 65.0 64.0 64.0 63.0 61.0 65.0 E

2 E

2 E

1

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; 6 P.M., overcast with heavy rain.

?

0 W

1

ESE

2

I

4 ESE

2 ESE

3

6 AM., overcast with heavy showers; 6 P.M., overcast and

gloomy.

6 A., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy and fine; 6 P.M.,

overcast and heavy thunder and showers.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 24th March, 1876.

Letters, Papers.

Letters. Papers.

A-Coo

1

Andrews, C. S.

1

Dawes, George 4 Davis, W. B.

Holber, Han

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. lap.

Mun Kee

1

1

Ho Cheaw Chea 1

Mun Hing

Postlethwaite,}

1

Searle, Thomas 1

Andrews, C. A. 5

4

Dupont,

L

Medon, Monsr. 1

Monsr. C.

Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Martin, Charles 1

De Silva, S.

1

     Barr, C. Burlingame

1

Johnstone,

Marks, D.

1

Ryall, Mr.

1

Tiang Pean

1

De Silva, Mr. 1

Somerset

Morgard, Mr.

1

1

Dr. J. S.

MacKenzie, G. 1

Baltzer, T.

1

Becke, F. G.

2

Favre, Clement I Fong Mow Fenn, James

Kaiser, N.

Ridshard, G. (Pilot) Rodrigues, Joana 1

1

Vanvig, L.

1

Niccolopoloo

1

Reed, M.

1 regd.

Lantly, Mr.

1

Ngo Kuam

1

Wols, Louis

1

Leong Weng

Nouvela, Do-

1

Concei??o,

Maria

Chiong Siu

Fat Chokshun

Gonzalez, Felipe Gordeen, T. L. ↑

Choon

1

minique

Cresswell, Geo. I

Sverker, Thon: 3

Harris, John S. 1 Hagen, Capt.

1 T.

Morrison

Malherbe,

Monsr. de Mark, F. W. Myer, Madine. It

Petterson,

Sjomanen Packer, M. Pearson, Mr.

Pinto, Andr? C. 1

Smith, Joseph E. f Santos, Marcelino1 Stirling, Patrick 3 Scott, Miss

i

Mary Ann Stephens, T. Sammels, Dr. Ditto.

legd. 2

W. T. Woodwarth,

A. S.

Warren, H. Willes, T. R. Wallece, Geo. Welsh, D. E. Wright, Mrs.

3 1

1

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH MARCH, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 24TH MARCH, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

157

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

March 18

30.03

66

30.02

70

63

70

29.96

72

19

30.11

60.5

30.12

64

59

71.5

30.10

64

""

20

30.08

60

30.06

60.5

59

61.5

29.97

61

21

30.12

63

30.10

65

59.5

65

30.06

67

30.10

63

30.03

65

61

66.5

29.96

65

23

29.91

63

29.89

62.5

59

65

29.81

29.89

64.5

29.87

63.5

61.5

64

29.79

63

""

BAROMETER.

DATE.

Registerings

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK,

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self

WINDS.

ΠΑΙΝ.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

'ΧΟΟΝ

G P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

Min. Mack 6 A.M.

NOON.

G P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. #.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

NOON.

1876.

Mar. 18 28.22′ 28.28′ 28.27 28.23 28.22 63.0 66.0 65.0 63.0

66.0 61.0 55.5 66.0 W

2NNE

INNE 2

0.04

!

"

""

19 128.21 28.26 28.21 28.20 28.20 54.0 55.0 52.0 52.0 51.0 51.5 54.0 67.0 E

2028.21 28.26. 28.25 28.20 28.20 52.5 56.0 57.5 51.0 55.5 57.0 52.0 57.0 SE

7 E

t-

7

E

0.11

6 SE

6 ESE

CD

3

0.04

:

13

21

28.30 28.33 28.33 28.30 28.30, 57.0 58.0 59.0 57.0 57.5 58.5 55.5 58.5 E

2228.26, 28.29 28.20 28.18 28.17 1.0 57.5 54.5 52.5 57.0 53.054.0 59.0 E

3. NNE

2NE

2

0.59

3 E

4 E

5

0.00

i

""

23 128.13 28.12 28.11 28.05 28.05158.0 55.5 55.058.0 55.0 55.0 52.0 58.0

21 28.08 28.12. 28.10 28.01 28.0456.0 60.0 61.0 56.0 60.0 61.0 55.0 60.0 (ESE

E

3 E

4 E

0.36

4 SE

5 SE

?

!

1.53

Fog with rain past night; 9 A.M., fine,

cloudy, hazy,

6 A.M., overcast, squally with rain; noon, cloudy, hazy; 6 P.M., passing fog.

Close wet fog, with passing showers, thunder and lightning at intervals. 6 A.M., passing fog witli drizzly rain;

noon, cloudy, horizon clear.

6 A.M., fine, clear, cloudy; 2 P.M.,

overcast, showery at intervals. 6 A.M., overcast with passing fog; noon, close wet fog with rain, thunder and lightning at intervals. Squally, with fog, rain, thunder and

lightning at intervals throughout.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEF?T, KOWLOON Bay.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

THERMO-

METER.

WINDS.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

Self Registering.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

G P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

*NOON

? P.M.

Min. | Max.}|| 6 A.M.

NOON.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

6 P.M.

Dirn.

F.

1876

Mar. 1829.90 29.91 29.91 29.90 29.87 61.0 69.0

"

:

68.0 C3.0 68.0 67.0 62.0 72.0 Calm

19 [29.92 29.99 30.01 29.95 29.95 64.0 62.5 61.0 57.0 57.5 57.5 59.5 73.0 ENE

2029.95 29.98 29.98 29.90 29.90 60.5 62.0 62.0 56.5 60.0 60.0 59.0

61.0 E !

0 Calmi

0

SW

1

!

4 ENE

5 ENE

5

Fine, cloudy, with passing showers.

!

2 E

3 Calm

0

6 A.M., calm with dense fog; cloudy and fine throughout.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; heavy thunder and showers.

"

21 (29.91 30.00 30.01 30.00 29.98 64.0 66.0 67.0 63.0 63.0 65.0 60.0.67.0 ENE

1 N

1 Calm

0

Overcast with rain; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

!

{

??

**

22|30.00 30.00 29.97 29.00 29.88 G1.0 67.0 65.0 59.0 59.5 60.0 61.0 69.0 W

2329.85 29.85 29.84 29.76 29.75 61.0 62.0 63.0 59.0 61.5 02.0 58.0 67.0 Calm

2129.78 29.79 29.79 29.75 29.70 65.0 66.0 65.0 64.0 64.0 63.0 61.0 65.0 E

2 E

2 E

1

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; 6 P.M., overcast with heavy rain.

?

0 W

1

ESE

2

I

4 ESE

2 ESE

3

6 AM., overcast with heavy showers; 6 P.M., overcast and

gloomy.

6 A., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy and fine; 6 P.M.,

overcast and heavy thunder and showers.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 24th March, 1876.

Letters, Papers.

Letters. Papers.

A-Coo

1

Andrews, C. S.

1

Dawes, George 4 Davis, W. B.

Holber, Han

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. lap.

Mun Kee

1

1

Ho Cheaw Chea 1

Mun Hing

Postlethwaite,}

1

Searle, Thomas 1

Andrews, C. A. 5

4

Dupont,

L

Medon, Monsr. 1

Monsr. C.

Johnson, Mrs. A.1

Martin, Charles 1

De Silva, S.

1

     Barr, C. Burlingame

1

Johnstone,

Marks, D.

1

Ryall, Mr.

1

Tiang Pean

1

De Silva, Mr. 1

Somerset

Morgard, Mr.

1

1

Dr. J. S.

MacKenzie, G. 1

Baltzer, T.

1

Becke, F. G.

2

Favre, Clement I Fong Mow Fenn, James

Kaiser, N.

Ridshard, G. (Pilot) Rodrigues, Joana 1

1

Vanvig, L.

1

Niccolopoloo

1

Reed, M.

1 regd.

Lantly, Mr.

1

Ngo Kuam

1

Wols, Louis

1

Leong Weng

Nouvela, Do-

1

Concei??o,

Maria

Chiong Siu

Fat Chokshun

Gonzalez, Felipe Gordeen, T. L. ↑

Choon

1

minique

Cresswell, Geo. I

Sverker, Thon: 3

Harris, John S. 1 Hagen, Capt.

1 T.

Morrison

Malherbe,

Monsr. de Mark, F. W. Myer, Madine. It

Petterson,

Sjomanen Packer, M. Pearson, Mr.

Pinto, Andr? C. 1

Smith, Joseph E. f Santos, Marcelino1 Stirling, Patrick 3 Scott, Miss

i

Mary Ann Stephens, T. Sammels, Dr. Ditto.

legd. 2

W. T. Woodwarth,

A. S.

Warren, H. Willes, T. R. Wallece, Geo. Welsh, D. E. Wright, Mrs.

3 1

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1

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8

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Comet

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Little, Miss Mary C., Norrvalk, Huron, Ohio,.......1 Paper.

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NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

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By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the Matter of SORABJEE RUSTOMJEE,

a Bankrupt.

OTICE is hereby given that the above named

NOT!

   Sorabjec Rustomjee, who was adjudged a Bankrupt on the Thirty-first day of August, 1875, obtained his order of discharge on the Twenty-fourth day of March, 1876, under the

Bankruptcy Ordinance, 1864." Dated 25th day of March, 1876.

WILLIAM H. BRERETON, Solicitor acting in the Bankruptcy, 29, Queen's Road, Victoria.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

OTICE.-KWAN HING TAI, alias KWAN

Sang Tai," at Victoria, in the Colony of Hong- kong, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication in Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, on the Thirty-first day of January, A.D. 1876, a public sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination and make application for his order of discharge, will be held before the Honou- rable ir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Vietoria, Hongkong, on the Twenty-seventh day of March, 1876, at hieven of the clock in the forenoon precisely.

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 24th March, 1876.

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The summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

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By Order,

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the Matter of SORABJEE RUSTOMJEE,

a Bankrupt.

OTICE is hereby given that the above named

NOT!

   Sorabjec Rustomjee, who was adjudged a Bankrupt on the Thirty-first day of August, 1875, obtained his order of discharge on the Twenty-fourth day of March, 1876, under the

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WILLIAM H. BRERETON, Solicitor acting in the Bankruptcy, 29, Queen's Road, Victoria.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

OTICE.-KWAN HING TAI, alias KWAN

Sang Tai," at Victoria, in the Colony of Hong- kong, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication in Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, on the Thirty-first day of January, A.D. 1876, a public sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination and make application for his order of discharge, will be held before the Honou- rable ir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Vietoria, Hongkong, on the Twenty-seventh day of March, 1876, at hieven of the clock in the forenoon precisely.

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Pared the 18th day of March, 1876.

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The business of the Firm will be carried on as heretofore by Mr. WILLIAM II. BRERSTON in his own Name.

Hongkong, 1st March, 1876.

VICTORIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF HONGKONG, LIMITED. In Liquidation.

NOTICE.

LL Persons holding Warrants against un-

A claimed Dividends, Interest, or Bonus, are

requested to present same for payment at the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank before the 1st April, 1876, otherwise their Claims will not be recognised.

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JUST PUBLISHED.

A CHINESE AND ENGLISH DICTIONARY,

BY

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Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 14.

Νο. 4.

[L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION.

     By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 the Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:

+--

No. 16 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend and consolidate the laws concerning the jurisdiction of Magistrates over indictable offences and for other purposes:

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 27th Day of March, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 3 OF 1876.

MONDAY, 6TH MARCH, 1876.

PRESENT:

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN).

The Honourable the Attorney General (JOHN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (Charles May).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Honourable HENRY Lowcock.

The Council meets this day at 2 P.M., pursuant to adjournment.

The Minutes of the last Meeting of Council held on Monday, the 28th February, are read and confirmed. The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE then asks the following question, of which due notice had been given: "What steps have been taken to carry out the suggestion made some time ago by the Non- "Official Members to the effect that the trees on the Island should be placed under the charge "of the Surveyor General?"

?QUIMAL·Y.

DIE

MON

ROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 14.

Νο. 4.

[L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION.

     By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 the Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:

+--

No. 16 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend and consolidate the laws concerning the jurisdiction of Magistrates over indictable offences and for other purposes:

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 27th Day of March, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 3 OF 1876.

MONDAY, 6TH MARCH, 1876.

PRESENT:

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN).

The Honourable the Attorney General (JOHN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (Charles May).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Honourable HENRY Lowcock.

The Council meets this day at 2 P.M., pursuant to adjournment.

The Minutes of the last Meeting of Council held on Monday, the 28th February, are read and confirmed. The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE then asks the following question, of which due notice had been given: "What steps have been taken to carry out the suggestion made some time ago by the Non- "Official Members to the effect that the trees on the Island should be placed under the charge "of the Surveyor General?"

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In reply, His Excellency states that the question of the protection of the trees had for some time been engaging his attention; the matter was beset with difficulties, and with a view to devising some efficacious means of protection, the Attorney General, the Surveyor General, and the Deputy Superintendent of Police had held a consultation, the result of which was embodied in a memorandum by the Attorney General, which His Excellency reads, and the measures suggested in which His Excellency states were under consideration. It was hoped that by a stringent application of the Ordinances already in force, and by the appointment of European Rangers in place of Chinese, the protection of the trees might be effected without having recourse to additional legislation.

The following Bills are read a first time:-

A Bill to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships, and the conveyance of Chinese Emigrants.

A Bill for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions.

The Council then resolves itself into Committee, and proceeds to the consideration of the Companies'

Ordinance Amendment Bill.

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE, seconded by the Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK, moves that the Bill

be not further proceeded with.

For the motion (5).

Mr. RYRIE, proposer.

Mr. Lowcock, seconder.

THE ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER.

THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

THE GOVERNOR.

Against (3).

Mr. KESWICK.

The motion is accordingly carried, and the Bill thrown out.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL. THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

The Colonial Secretary reports that at a meeting of the Finance Committee, held on the 1st February,

1876, the following votes were passed:—

PAYMENTS AUTHORISED IN EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATES OF 1875, REQUIRING LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY.

Governor's Department.

Additional Salary to the Officer acting as Private Secretary and A.D.C.,

?50 per annum, ??.

Allowance to Private Secretary for Chair Coolies, ?60 per annum, ...................

Allowance to H. E. The Governor for lighting Government House, for

Chair Coolies, &c., ?300 per annum,..

$1,440.00

240.00

288.00

$1,968.00

Surveyor General's Department.

Additional Salary to Chinese Tracer, at $10 per month,

.....

$10.00

Works and Buildings.

Building Ramps, and Iron Railings at Victoria Gaol, Planting Trees,

$950.00 200.00

$1,150.00

Charitable Allowances.

Blankets supplied to the Italian Convent, and the Asile de la Ste. Enfance,

$192.80

PAYMENTS AUTHORISED IN EXCESS OF THE ESTIMATES OF 1876, REQUIRING LEGISLATIVE AUTHORITY.

Governor's Department.

Allowance to H. E. The Governor for lighting Government House, for

Chair Coolies, &c., ?300 per annum,..

Additional Salary to the Officer acting as Private Secretary and A.D.C.,

$1,440.00

?50 per annum, .

240.00

Allowance to Private Secretary for Chair Coolies, ?60 per annum,

288.00

....

$1,968.00

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161

Colonial Treasurer's Department.

Increase of Salary to 1st Clerk, at $20 per month,

240.00

Surveyor General's Department.

Additional Salary to Chinese Tracer, at $10 per month,

Gaol Department.

120.00

Increase of pay to Warden (GREY), at $20 per month,. Increase of pay to a Gaol Guard (PETER MURPHEY), $4 per month,

240.00

48.00

$288.00

Fire Brigade Department.

Salary to European Fireman at Aberdeen, at $44 per month, Salaries to 2 Chinese Firemen at Aberdeen, at $1 each per month,.........

Charitable Allowances.

Grant for the erection of New School House (BAXTER), in Gap Street,

Tai-ping-shan,

54.00

36.00

$90.00

?

515.00

Works and Buildings.

Erection of 2 Public Latrines at Aberdeen,

Roads, Streets and Bridges.

.......$ 800.00

Path along the line of the proposed new Road, (defining Military Boundaries),,$ 2,500.00

Miscellaneous Services.

Grant awarded to certain Gentlemen for their gallant conduct during the

Typhoon of September, 1874,.

250.00

His Excellency adjourns the Council at 3.15 P.M., sine die.

A. E. KENNEDY,

Governor.

Read and confirmed, this 27th Day of March, 1876.

H. ERNEST Wodehouse, Clerk of Councils.

HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 1 of 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants. [27th March, 1876.]

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solidation Ordinance, 1874," it is enacted" that no Chinese "passenger ship, except ships about to proceed on a voyage of not "more than thirty days' duration within the meaning of section "VIII of this Ordinance, shall clear out or proceed to sea, and the "Emigration Officer shall not grant the certificate prescribed by

Title.

Preamble.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

161

Colonial Treasurer's Department.

Increase of Salary to 1st Clerk, at $20 per month,

240.00

Surveyor General's Department.

Additional Salary to Chinese Tracer, at $10 per month,

Gaol Department.

120.00

Increase of pay to Warden (GREY), at $20 per month,. Increase of pay to a Gaol Guard (PETER MURPHEY), $4 per month,

240.00

48.00

$288.00

Fire Brigade Department.

Salary to European Fireman at Aberdeen, at $44 per month, Salaries to 2 Chinese Firemen at Aberdeen, at $1 each per month,.........

Charitable Allowances.

Grant for the erection of New School House (BAXTER), in Gap Street,

Tai-ping-shan,

54.00

36.00

$90.00

?

515.00

Works and Buildings.

Erection of 2 Public Latrines at Aberdeen,

Roads, Streets and Bridges.

.......$ 800.00

Path along the line of the proposed new Road, (defining Military Boundaries),,$ 2,500.00

Miscellaneous Services.

Grant awarded to certain Gentlemen for their gallant conduct during the

Typhoon of September, 1874,.

250.00

His Excellency adjourns the Council at 3.15 P.M., sine die.

A. E. KENNEDY,

Governor.

Read and confirmed, this 27th Day of March, 1876.

H. ERNEST Wodehouse, Clerk of Councils.

HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 1 of 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants. [27th March, 1876.]

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solidation Ordinance, 1874," it is enacted" that no Chinese "passenger ship, except ships about to proceed on a voyage of not "more than thirty days' duration within the meaning of section "VIII of this Ordinance, shall clear out or proceed to sea, and the "Emigration Officer shall not grant the certificate prescribed by

Title.

Preamble.

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Repealing part

Ordinance 5 of

1874.

"section IV of The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,' unless the

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master of such ship shall be provided with a licence under the "hand of the Governor and the public seal of the Colony to be "obtained in manner hereinafter mentioned"; and paragraph 2 "that it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, from time to "time, to exempt from the operation of this section, any mail steamers or other vessels which are subject to the provisions "of "The Chinese Passengers Act, 1855,' provided that the "Chinese passengers proceeding in such vessels be free emigrants "and under no contract of service whatever"; and whereas it is expedient that every Chinese passenger ship should be provided with a licence, and that the fee chargeable upon such licence should be reduced, and that the law should be ainended as here- inafter provided: Be it therefore enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. The following portions of section V of "The Chinese Emigra- of section V of tion Consolidation Ordinance, 1874" are hereby repealed, viz. :--- Paragraph 1. The words "except ships about to proceed on a voyage of not more than thirty days' duration within "the meaning of section VIII of this Ordinance." Paragraph 2. The whole.

Reducing the fees for licences.

General licences to mail steamers, &c.

The Governor may authorise labourers and

Parapraph 3. The words "and shall also furnish the like "particulars where any exemption is applied for under

paragraph 2 of this section.'

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II. The fee payable upon the granting of a licence shall hence- forth be five dollars only; and in any reprint of the said Ordinance the said sum may be inserted in paragraph 5, section V in place of the "one hundred dollars" therein mentioned.

III. The Governor in Council may, at his discretion, grant to any mail steamer or other vessel a general licence for any period, or for

number of voyages, or for voyages to and from any specified port or ports, upon the condition that the vessel provided with such licence shall carry only free passengers under no con- tract of service whatever, except as hereinafter mentioned:

any

General licences shall be exempt from the provisions of paragraph 6 of section V aforesaid.

IV. The Governor in Council may, at his discretion, authorise any person to engage any specified number of Chinese artisans, servants to be mechanics, labourers, or servants for any person resident in any British possession, and to make contracts in writing on behalf of such resident with the persons so engaged. Every such contract shall be made in triplicate, and one part thereof shall be lodged in the office of the Colonial Secretary; and such part shall be admissible in evidence without a stamp.

engaged for persons in British possessions.

1874 not to

Any vessel provided with a general licence may carry any per- sons so engaged without thereby affecting her licence. Ordinance 5 of V. Nothing in "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordi- nance, 1874," shall prevent passengers natives of Asia from travel- ling in the first class cabin of any vessel which is provided with a general licence, on the same terms as passengers of other nationa- lities; or in the first or second class cabin, if the vessel carries more than two classes of passengers.

prevent Chinese

pas-

sengers from travelling in first or second cabin as other nationals.

This Ordinance incorporated with No. 5 of 1874.

Commence-

ment of Ordinance.

Such passengers are hereby exempted from the necessity of ob- taining contract passage tickets, or of submitting themselves to be mustered or inspected by any emigration officer or medical officer or other person.

Such passengers shall, however, be reckoned in calculating the number of passengers, natives of Asia, who are carried by the said vessel,

VI. This Ordinance shall be read with "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874," and shall be taken to be incor- porated therewith; and upon the issue of any new edition of the Ordinances, the provisions hereof may be inserted in the said Ordinance; sections III and IV hereof may be printed next after the paragraph now numbered 5 of section V of the said Ordinance, and the other paragraphs of the said section may be re-numbered. Paragraph 6 of the said section may be amended by inserting the words "except a general licence" after the word "licence."

Section V hereof may be printed section VI of the said Ordinance, and the other sections may be re-numbered.

VII. Sections IV and V shall not take effect until a day to be hereafter proclaimed by the Governor. The rest of this Ordi- nance shall take effect from the passing thereof.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 27th day of March, 1876,

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H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 2 of 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions.

BE

[27th March, 1876.]

E it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice.

of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows :—

Title.

Ord. No. 8 of

I. So much of section XXVIII of Ordinance No. 8 of 1858 as Repealing part relates to the judicial powers of the Registrar General, is of sec. 28 of hereby repealed, that is to say, the words "before the Registrar 1858. General if a Justice of the Peace, or (if the said person shall so demand)".

II. The following sections and parts of sections of "The Con- Repealing and tagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," are hereby repealed:-

Sections V and VI,-The whole.

Section LXX,-From the word "Governor" in the third line

of the section to the end of the section.

Sections XII, XIII, XIV, XXVI, XXVII, LII, LVII, LXII, LXXI, and section XX in the third line from the end,-The words "The Registrar General." Wherever the words "The Registrar General" are repealed as aforesaid, the section shall be amended by inserting the words "a Magistrate," and shall be read as if those words had been inserted in the section originally.

amending parts of Ord. No. 10 of 1867.

III. Upon the hearing by a Magistrate of any matter arising Courts may sit under this Ordinance, or "The Contagious Diseases Ordinance, in private." 1867," or upon the hearing of an appeal from the determination of the Magistrate in any such matter, the Magistrate or the Court (as the case may be) may hear the matter in private, unless the person accused or affected desire publicity, and, in addition to all other powers, may order that all persons not directly interested in the matter be kept excluded from the place of hearing,

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IV. No proceedings under this Ordinance, or under "The Con- tagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," shall be commenced before Magistrate, except at the instance, or with the sanction, of the Attorney General or of the Registrar General.

any

No proceedings

to be taken

except with

sanction of Attorney General or Registrar General.

V. The three preceding sections of this Ordinance shall be Sections II to read with "The Contagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," and shall IV incorpo- be taken to be incorporated therewith; and upon the issue of rated with No. new edition of the Ordinances, the provisions of the said three 10 of 1867. sections may be inserted in the said Ordinance; sections III and IV hereof may be printed next after the section now numbered LXXI of the said Ordinance, and the other sections thereof may be re-numbered.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 27th day of March, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bill, which was read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, this 27th day of March, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 27th March, 1876.

Clerk of Councils.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 2 of 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions.

BE

[27th March, 1876.]

E it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice.

of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows :—

Title.

Ord. No. 8 of

I. So much of section XXVIII of Ordinance No. 8 of 1858 as Repealing part relates to the judicial powers of the Registrar General, is of sec. 28 of hereby repealed, that is to say, the words "before the Registrar 1858. General if a Justice of the Peace, or (if the said person shall so demand)".

II. The following sections and parts of sections of "The Con- Repealing and tagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," are hereby repealed:-

Sections V and VI,-The whole.

Section LXX,-From the word "Governor" in the third line

of the section to the end of the section.

Sections XII, XIII, XIV, XXVI, XXVII, LII, LVII, LXII, LXXI, and section XX in the third line from the end,-The words "The Registrar General." Wherever the words "The Registrar General" are repealed as aforesaid, the section shall be amended by inserting the words "a Magistrate," and shall be read as if those words had been inserted in the section originally.

amending parts of Ord. No. 10 of 1867.

III. Upon the hearing by a Magistrate of any matter arising Courts may sit under this Ordinance, or "The Contagious Diseases Ordinance, in private." 1867," or upon the hearing of an appeal from the determination of the Magistrate in any such matter, the Magistrate or the Court (as the case may be) may hear the matter in private, unless the person accused or affected desire publicity, and, in addition to all other powers, may order that all persons not directly interested in the matter be kept excluded from the place of hearing,

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IV. No proceedings under this Ordinance, or under "The Con- tagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," shall be commenced before Magistrate, except at the instance, or with the sanction, of the Attorney General or of the Registrar General.

any

No proceedings

to be taken

except with

sanction of Attorney General or Registrar General.

V. The three preceding sections of this Ordinance shall be Sections II to read with "The Contagious Diseases Ordinance, 1867," and shall IV incorpo- be taken to be incorporated therewith; and upon the issue of rated with No. new edition of the Ordinances, the provisions of the said three 10 of 1867. sections may be inserted in the said Ordinance; sections III and IV hereof may be printed next after the section now numbered LXXI of the said Ordinance, and the other sections thereof may be re-numbered.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 27th day of March, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

163

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bill, which was read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, this 27th day of March, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 27th March, 1876.

Clerk of Councils.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

Title.

Preamble.

Interpretation.

Shares may be divided into shares of smaller

amount.

Special

resolution to

Memorandum

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to authorise "The China Traders' Insurance Com- pany, Limited," to sub-divide its shares.

[

, 1876.] HEREAS "The China Traders' Insurance Company, W Limited" is a Public Company duly Incorporated and Limited by shares under the provisions of the "The Companies Ordinance, 1865," and whereas the Memorandum of Association of the said Company provides that the Capital of the Company is one million of dollars divided into two hundred shares of five thousand dollars each, and whereas the whole of the said shares have been issued and the sum of fifteen hundred dollars has been paid up on each share, and whereas the said Company has found that shares of five thousand dollars each are too large for the advantageous management of the affairs of the Company, and the Company is therefore desirous of sub-dividing the existing shares into shares of smaller amount, and whereas the said Company in order to effectuate its desire has applied to the Governor to con- fer

upon it the necessary powers therefor by means of this Ordi- nance, and whereas the said Governor has consented so to do upon the terms and conditions hereinafter contained: Be it there- fore enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. In the interpretation of this Ordinance, the expression "The Company" shall mean "The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited."

II. It shall be lawful for the Company by special resolution to modify the conditions contained in its Memorandum of Association so as by sub-division of its shares or any of them to divide its Capital or any part thereof into shares of any amount not less than one-third of the amount fixed by the Memorandum of As- sociation, provided that in the sub-division of the existing shares, the proportion between the amount which is paid, and the amount which is unpaid on each share of reduced amount shall be the same as it was in the case of the existing share or shares, from which the share of reduced amount is derived.

III. The Statement of the number and amount of the shares into which the Capital of the Company is divided contained be embodied in in every copy of the Memorandum of Association issued after the of Association, passing of any such special resolution, shall be in accordance with such resolution, and if the Company make default in com- plying with the provisions of this section, it shall incur a penalty not exceeding five dollars for each copy in respect of which such default is made, and every Director, Manager and Secretary of the Company who knowingly or wilfuly authorises or permits such default shall incur the like penalty.

IV. This Ordinance shall come into force on such day as shall be hereafter fixed by proclamation under the hand of the Governor.

No 63.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

  The following copy of an Order of the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council with the Pro- clamation approved therein, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.

AT THE COURT AT WINDSOR,

The 27th day of November 1875. PRESENT:

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.

  WHEREAS there was this day read at the Board the draft of a Proclamation revising the rate at which the Mexican dollar and other coins referred to therein shall be issued in payments to Her Ma- jesty's Land and Naval forces in Her Majesty's Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, and else- where upon the China station, and for Her Majesty's Diplomatic, Consular, and other Imperial services at the various ports of China and Japan; Her Majesty, having taken the same into consideration, was pleased, by the advice of Her Majesty's Privy Council, to approve thereof, and to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the Proclamation approved this day do take effect and come into force on the day on which it shall be promulgated in Her Majesty's said Island of Hongkong by the Governor or Officer administering the Government thereof.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

Title.

Preamble.

Interpretation.

Shares may be divided into shares of smaller

amount.

Special

resolution to

Memorandum

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to authorise "The China Traders' Insurance Com- pany, Limited," to sub-divide its shares.

[

, 1876.] HEREAS "The China Traders' Insurance Company, W Limited" is a Public Company duly Incorporated and Limited by shares under the provisions of the "The Companies Ordinance, 1865," and whereas the Memorandum of Association of the said Company provides that the Capital of the Company is one million of dollars divided into two hundred shares of five thousand dollars each, and whereas the whole of the said shares have been issued and the sum of fifteen hundred dollars has been paid up on each share, and whereas the said Company has found that shares of five thousand dollars each are too large for the advantageous management of the affairs of the Company, and the Company is therefore desirous of sub-dividing the existing shares into shares of smaller amount, and whereas the said Company in order to effectuate its desire has applied to the Governor to con- fer

upon it the necessary powers therefor by means of this Ordi- nance, and whereas the said Governor has consented so to do upon the terms and conditions hereinafter contained: Be it there- fore enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. In the interpretation of this Ordinance, the expression "The Company" shall mean "The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited."

II. It shall be lawful for the Company by special resolution to modify the conditions contained in its Memorandum of Association so as by sub-division of its shares or any of them to divide its Capital or any part thereof into shares of any amount not less than one-third of the amount fixed by the Memorandum of As- sociation, provided that in the sub-division of the existing shares, the proportion between the amount which is paid, and the amount which is unpaid on each share of reduced amount shall be the same as it was in the case of the existing share or shares, from which the share of reduced amount is derived.

III. The Statement of the number and amount of the shares into which the Capital of the Company is divided contained be embodied in in every copy of the Memorandum of Association issued after the of Association, passing of any such special resolution, shall be in accordance with such resolution, and if the Company make default in com- plying with the provisions of this section, it shall incur a penalty not exceeding five dollars for each copy in respect of which such default is made, and every Director, Manager and Secretary of the Company who knowingly or wilfuly authorises or permits such default shall incur the like penalty.

IV. This Ordinance shall come into force on such day as shall be hereafter fixed by proclamation under the hand of the Governor.

No 63.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

  The following copy of an Order of the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council with the Pro- clamation approved therein, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.

AT THE COURT AT WINDSOR,

The 27th day of November 1875. PRESENT:

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.

  WHEREAS there was this day read at the Board the draft of a Proclamation revising the rate at which the Mexican dollar and other coins referred to therein shall be issued in payments to Her Ma- jesty's Land and Naval forces in Her Majesty's Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, and else- where upon the China station, and for Her Majesty's Diplomatic, Consular, and other Imperial services at the various ports of China and Japan; Her Majesty, having taken the same into consideration, was pleased, by the advice of Her Majesty's Privy Council, to approve thereof, and to order, and it is hereby ordered, that the Proclamation approved this day do take effect and come into force on the day on which it shall be promulgated in Her Majesty's said Island of Hongkong by the Governor or Officer administering the Government thereof.

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    And the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, and the Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the Right Honourable the Earl of Derby, the Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon, and the Right Honourable Gathorne Hardy, three of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, are to give the necessary directions accordingly.

DRAFT PROCLAMATION.

(Signed)

C. L. PEEL.

    WHEREAS by a Proclamation issued by Our Order in Council, dated the 1st day of November 1864, it was declared and ordained that, from and after the date of the promulgation thereof, the dollar of Mexico or other silver dollar of equal value, duly authorised to be legal tender of payment within Our Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, and the coins authorised to be issued from Our mint by a Proclamation issued by Our Order in Council, dated the 9th day of January 1863, repre- senting cents and mils or cash, or some multiples thereof, should be issued in payments to Our troops in Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies at the rate of four shillings and threepence to each dollar.

And whereas it is expedient to revise the rate so prescribed for the issue of the dollar and of other coins representing its fractional parts.

And whereas it is expedient that an uniform rate of issuing such coins should be prescribed for payments to both Our Land and Naval forces in Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, and elsewhere upon the China station, and for Our Diplomatic, Consular, and other Imperial services at the various ports of China and Japan.

    Now We, by the advice of Our Privy Council, have thought fit to, and do hereby, declare and ordain that, on and after the date of the promulgation of this Our Proclamation, the aforesaid Proclamation issued by Our Order in Council, dated the 1st day of November 1864, shall be repealed and annulled.

And We do further declare and ordain that, on and after the aforesaid date of promulgation of this Our Proclamation, the silver dollar of Mexico, and any other silver dollar of equal value, and the silver and other coins representing fractional parts of such dollars, duly authorised to be a legal tender of payment in Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, shall be issued in payments to Our Land and Naval forces in Our said island and its dependencies, and elsewhere upon the China station, and for Our Diplomatic, Consular, and other Imperial services at the various ports of China and Japan, at the rate of four shillings and one penny to each dollar.

    Provided that this Proclamation shall not have a retrospective effect in respect of such payments to Our Naval forces as may be made before the Paying Officers were aware of the same.

No. 64.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    It is hereby notified, that information has been received through Her Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking, that the Port of Kiungchow, Hainan, is opened for trade from to-day's date.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.

No. 65.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Hydrographic Notice, received from the Admiralty, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.

The information contained in this notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions, and compared with the chart when the ship is navigating the parts to which it refers.

Hydrographic Notice. [No. 32.]

CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. IV.

No. 2.

JAPAN.

The following information, "elating to sunken dangers on the coasts of Japan, hitherto unmarked on the charts, has been received from Captain H. C. St. John, R.N., H.M. Surveying vessel Sylvia, 1875.*

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

165

    And the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, and the Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the Right Honourable the Earl of Derby, the Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon, and the Right Honourable Gathorne Hardy, three of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, are to give the necessary directions accordingly.

DRAFT PROCLAMATION.

(Signed)

C. L. PEEL.

    WHEREAS by a Proclamation issued by Our Order in Council, dated the 1st day of November 1864, it was declared and ordained that, from and after the date of the promulgation thereof, the dollar of Mexico or other silver dollar of equal value, duly authorised to be legal tender of payment within Our Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, and the coins authorised to be issued from Our mint by a Proclamation issued by Our Order in Council, dated the 9th day of January 1863, repre- senting cents and mils or cash, or some multiples thereof, should be issued in payments to Our troops in Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies at the rate of four shillings and threepence to each dollar.

And whereas it is expedient to revise the rate so prescribed for the issue of the dollar and of other coins representing its fractional parts.

And whereas it is expedient that an uniform rate of issuing such coins should be prescribed for payments to both Our Land and Naval forces in Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, and elsewhere upon the China station, and for Our Diplomatic, Consular, and other Imperial services at the various ports of China and Japan.

    Now We, by the advice of Our Privy Council, have thought fit to, and do hereby, declare and ordain that, on and after the date of the promulgation of this Our Proclamation, the aforesaid Proclamation issued by Our Order in Council, dated the 1st day of November 1864, shall be repealed and annulled.

And We do further declare and ordain that, on and after the aforesaid date of promulgation of this Our Proclamation, the silver dollar of Mexico, and any other silver dollar of equal value, and the silver and other coins representing fractional parts of such dollars, duly authorised to be a legal tender of payment in Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, shall be issued in payments to Our Land and Naval forces in Our said island and its dependencies, and elsewhere upon the China station, and for Our Diplomatic, Consular, and other Imperial services at the various ports of China and Japan, at the rate of four shillings and one penny to each dollar.

    Provided that this Proclamation shall not have a retrospective effect in respect of such payments to Our Naval forces as may be made before the Paying Officers were aware of the same.

No. 64.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    It is hereby notified, that information has been received through Her Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking, that the Port of Kiungchow, Hainan, is opened for trade from to-day's date.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.

No. 65.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Hydrographic Notice, received from the Admiralty, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.

The information contained in this notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions, and compared with the chart when the ship is navigating the parts to which it refers.

Hydrographic Notice. [No. 32.]

CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. IV.

No. 2.

JAPAN.

The following information, "elating to sunken dangers on the coasts of Japan, hitherto unmarked on the charts, has been received from Captain H. C. St. John, R.N., H.M. Surveying vessel Sylvia, 1875.*

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

165

    And the Commissioners of Her Majesty's Treasury, and the Commissioners of the Admiralty, and the Right Honourable the Earl of Derby, the Right Honourable the Earl of Carnarvon, and the Right Honourable Gathorne Hardy, three of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, are to give the necessary directions accordingly.

DRAFT PROCLAMATION.

(Signed)

C. L. PEEL.

    WHEREAS by a Proclamation issued by Our Order in Council, dated the 1st day of November 1864, it was declared and ordained that, from and after the date of the promulgation thereof, the dollar of Mexico or other silver dollar of equal value, duly authorised to be legal tender of payment within Our Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, and the coins authorised to be issued from Our mint by a Proclamation issued by Our Order in Council, dated the 9th day of January 1863, repre- senting cents and mils or cash, or some multiples thereof, should be issued in payments to Our troops in Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies at the rate of four shillings and threepence to each dollar.

And whereas it is expedient to revise the rate so prescribed for the issue of the dollar and of other coins representing its fractional parts.

And whereas it is expedient that an uniform rate of issuing such coins should be prescribed for payments to both Our Land and Naval forces in Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, and elsewhere upon the China station, and for Our Diplomatic, Consular, and other Imperial services at the various ports of China and Japan.

    Now We, by the advice of Our Privy Council, have thought fit to, and do hereby, declare and ordain that, on and after the date of the promulgation of this Our Proclamation, the aforesaid Proclamation issued by Our Order in Council, dated the 1st day of November 1864, shall be repealed and annulled.

And We do further declare and ordain that, on and after the aforesaid date of promulgation of this Our Proclamation, the silver dollar of Mexico, and any other silver dollar of equal value, and the silver and other coins representing fractional parts of such dollars, duly authorised to be a legal tender of payment in Our said Island of Hongkong and its dependencies, shall be issued in payments to Our Land and Naval forces in Our said island and its dependencies, and elsewhere upon the China station, and for Our Diplomatic, Consular, and other Imperial services at the various ports of China and Japan, at the rate of four shillings and one penny to each dollar.

    Provided that this Proclamation shall not have a retrospective effect in respect of such payments to Our Naval forces as may be made before the Paying Officers were aware of the same.

No. 64.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    It is hereby notified, that information has been received through Her Britannic Majesty's Minister at Peking, that the Port of Kiungchow, Hainan, is opened for trade from to-day's date.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.

No. 65.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Hydrographic Notice, received from the Admiralty, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.

The information contained in this notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions, and compared with the chart when the ship is navigating the parts to which it refers.

Hydrographic Notice. [No. 32.]

CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. IV.

No. 2.

JAPAN.

The following information, "elating to sunken dangers on the coasts of Japan, hitherto unmarked on the charts, has been received from Captain H. C. St. John, R.N., H.M. Surveying vessel Sylvia, 1875.*

186

TAE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

[All Bearings are Magnetic.

Variation 4° 10′ Westerly in 1875.] INLAND SEA-AWA SIMA.

Awa rock is 23 cables long, in a W. by S. and E. by N. direction, a cable broad, and has from 7 to 12 feet water on it. From its castern end the south-east point (the nearest part) of Awa Sima bears N.E. by N. distant 3 cables, Ko-yano-hana point and rocks, S.E. ? E. 1440 miles.

Depths of 4 and 5 fathoms will be found near the rock.

KIUSIU, NORTH-WEST COAST.

Yobuko harbour-Rock in Ben-ten-no-Seto.-Near the extremity of the shoal which, in the immediate neighbourhood of Ben Ten islet, extends towards Kabe or Kata Sima, is a sunken rock, having less than 6 feet water. From the rock Ben Ten islet bears S.W. by W. W., a cable distant, the southern or nearst point of Kata Sima, N.W. 2 W. 1 cables. There is a depth of 18 feet within half a cable north, east, and west of the rock.

Kosime no Oosima (Wilson island)—Rock.—Off the north-east point of Kosime no Oosima, and half a mile distant from the shore, lies a sunken rock, with less than 6 feet water, which is steep-to around, having 6 and 7 fathoms close-to.

The following bearings will give the position of this dangerours rock:---

The north-west extreme of Kosime no Oosima

The east extreme of Kosime no Oosima..

Round rock.

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 18th October 1875.

.W. by S. 4 S.

S. by W.

.E. by S. S. 1 miles.

    *See Admiralty Charts:-Seto Uchi or Inland sen, No. 2875; Channels between Bingo Nada and Harima Nada, No. 128; Kiusiu and Nipon, western part, No. 358; Nipon island, No. 2347; Yobuko harbour, No. 141; Hirado-no-Seto (Spex strait) to Simonscki strait, No. 127; Also, China Sea Directory, Vol. 4, pages 233, 257, 209, and 308.

No. 66.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 187.] JAPAN-NIPON.

GULF of YEDO.

Alteration in Joka Sima Light.

   The Japanese Government has given Notice, that on and after 15th November 1875, the following alteration would be inade in the colour of the light on Joka Sima, namely :--

   The light would be changed from a fixed white light to a fixed green light of the same order, and would be visible over an arc of 309° or between the bearings of N.W. W. through, East to W. by S.

The light would be seen from the same distance as formerly, namely 9 miles.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 310 Westerly in 1875.]

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 28th December 1875.

FRED?. J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

    This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Nipon island, No. 2347; Kii channel to Yedo, No. 996; Yedo gulf and harbour, No. 2657: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, China, Japan, &c., for 1875, No. 211; and China Sea Directory, Vol. IV., page 179.

POLICE NOTIFICATION.

The following Regulation under Ordinance No. 10 of 1869, is published for general information. I. On the 7th and 8th April, 1876, being the days appointed for the Garrison Athletic Sports, no person will be admitted within the outer line of ropes on the Cricket Ground, unless he is a Patron, a Member of the Committee, a Competitor; or attached to the Picquet.

Central Police Station, Hongkong, 28th March, 1876.

POLICE NOTIFICATION.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

All

   All persons are prohibited from collecting dried wood on any Crown Lands in this Colony. persons having unlawful possession of any part of any shrub or tree, or who shall cut, break, bark, Foot up, or otherwise destroy or damage any shrub or tree, is liable to a heavy punishment.

By Command,

Central Police Barrack, Hongkong, 29th March, 1876.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

186

TAE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

[All Bearings are Magnetic.

Variation 4° 10′ Westerly in 1875.] INLAND SEA-AWA SIMA.

Awa rock is 23 cables long, in a W. by S. and E. by N. direction, a cable broad, and has from 7 to 12 feet water on it. From its castern end the south-east point (the nearest part) of Awa Sima bears N.E. by N. distant 3 cables, Ko-yano-hana point and rocks, S.E. ? E. 1440 miles.

Depths of 4 and 5 fathoms will be found near the rock.

KIUSIU, NORTH-WEST COAST.

Yobuko harbour-Rock in Ben-ten-no-Seto.-Near the extremity of the shoal which, in the immediate neighbourhood of Ben Ten islet, extends towards Kabe or Kata Sima, is a sunken rock, having less than 6 feet water. From the rock Ben Ten islet bears S.W. by W. W., a cable distant, the southern or nearst point of Kata Sima, N.W. 2 W. 1 cables. There is a depth of 18 feet within half a cable north, east, and west of the rock.

Kosime no Oosima (Wilson island)—Rock.—Off the north-east point of Kosime no Oosima, and half a mile distant from the shore, lies a sunken rock, with less than 6 feet water, which is steep-to around, having 6 and 7 fathoms close-to.

The following bearings will give the position of this dangerours rock:---

The north-west extreme of Kosime no Oosima

The east extreme of Kosime no Oosima..

Round rock.

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 18th October 1875.

.W. by S. 4 S.

S. by W.

.E. by S. S. 1 miles.

    *See Admiralty Charts:-Seto Uchi or Inland sen, No. 2875; Channels between Bingo Nada and Harima Nada, No. 128; Kiusiu and Nipon, western part, No. 358; Nipon island, No. 2347; Yobuko harbour, No. 141; Hirado-no-Seto (Spex strait) to Simonscki strait, No. 127; Also, China Sea Directory, Vol. 4, pages 233, 257, 209, and 308.

No. 66.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 187.] JAPAN-NIPON.

GULF of YEDO.

Alteration in Joka Sima Light.

   The Japanese Government has given Notice, that on and after 15th November 1875, the following alteration would be inade in the colour of the light on Joka Sima, namely :--

   The light would be changed from a fixed white light to a fixed green light of the same order, and would be visible over an arc of 309° or between the bearings of N.W. W. through, East to W. by S.

The light would be seen from the same distance as formerly, namely 9 miles.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 310 Westerly in 1875.]

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 28th December 1875.

FRED?. J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

    This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Nipon island, No. 2347; Kii channel to Yedo, No. 996; Yedo gulf and harbour, No. 2657: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, China, Japan, &c., for 1875, No. 211; and China Sea Directory, Vol. IV., page 179.

POLICE NOTIFICATION.

The following Regulation under Ordinance No. 10 of 1869, is published for general information. I. On the 7th and 8th April, 1876, being the days appointed for the Garrison Athletic Sports, no person will be admitted within the outer line of ropes on the Cricket Ground, unless he is a Patron, a Member of the Committee, a Competitor; or attached to the Picquet.

Central Police Station, Hongkong, 28th March, 1876.

POLICE NOTIFICATION.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

All

   All persons are prohibited from collecting dried wood on any Crown Lands in this Colony. persons having unlawful possession of any part of any shrub or tree, or who shall cut, break, bark, Foot up, or otherwise destroy or damage any shrub or tree, is liable to a heavy punishment.

By Command,

Central Police Barrack, Hongkong, 29th March, 1876.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

167

      Correspondence for Hiogo will in future be sent by way of Shanghai unless specially marked Via Yokohama.

      Similarly, correspondence posted in Hiogo for Hongkong, India, Europe, &c., will be forwarded by way of Shanghai, unless specially marked Via Yokohama.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 29th March, 1876.

NOTICE.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

      Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the Second Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of April next.

      It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 30th of April, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th March, 1876.

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 31ST MARCH, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro- meter.

meter.

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Min.

Max.

March 25

29.86

70

29.87

75.5

62

75.5

29.80

Fry

26

29.93

76

29.94

77.5

74.5

77.5

29.94

72

""

27

30.09

65

30.10

62.5

61.5

63

30.02

61.5

"

28

30.09

64

30.05

65

60

65

30.00

65

""

29

30.00

62.5

29.98

62.5

59.5

64.5

29.95

62.5

""

30

30.00

62

29.98

61.5

60.5

63

29.94

62.5

""

31

29.96

61

29.94

61

59

62

29.88

61

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

RAIN.

METER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

DATE.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Self Registering.

Min. Max.. 6 A.M.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON. 6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

In inches

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

{during the previous 24 hours

NOON.

1876.

Mar. 2528.10 28.14 28.17 28.07.28.07 66.5 69.0 69.0 66.569.0 69.0 59.0 69.0 SW

26 28.16 28.19 28.19 28.18 28.18 68.0 69.0 63.0 68.069.0 63.0 67.5 69.0 SW

5 SW

5 SW

6

Co

2.83

Close fog, with rain, thunder and lightning at

intervals throughout.

5 SW

5 E

3

0.04

"

6 A.M., close wet fog; 2 P.M., openings in fog

and showers at intervals.

27 28.25 28.28 28.27 28.21: 28.21] 60.0 56.5 55.0 60.056.5 55.0 56.5 69.0

E

5 E

4 N

2

0.24

""

Close fog with rain, thunder and lightning at

intervals throughout.

28 28.24 28.26 28.25 28.20 28.19] 54.5 55.5 54.5 54.5 55.5 54.553.5 56.5

E

4 E

5 E

5

0.54

"

29 28.18 28.21 28.19 28.16 28.16 55.0 57.0 56.0 55.0 57.056.054.058.0 SE

4 SE

3 E

4

0.05

""

30 28.18 28.18 28.17 28.15 28.15 55.5 55.0 55.5 55.5 55.0 55.555.0 57.0 E

3128.15 28.16 28.14 28.11 28.11 54.5 55.0 55.0 54.5 55,0 55,054.056.5 E

5E

5 E

5

0.32

4 E

4 E

4 0.76

Close fog with rain during past night; 9 A.M.,

openings in fog at intervals.

Close wet fog with drizzly rain at intervals

throughout.

Close wet fog with rain, thunder and lightning

at intervals throughout.

Rain past night; 6 A.M., showery, close wet fog

throughout.

BAROMETER,

DATE.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

8 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

& A.M.

NOON.

0 F...

Registering.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON BAY.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self

WIND3.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn, F.

Dirn. F.

:

1876.

Mar. 25 29.75. 29.75 29.78 29.75 29.71 68.0 77.0 77.5

67.0 74.0 75.063.0 77.0 ESE

???

26 29.78 29.83 29.84 29.85 29.85 74.0 77.5 69.0 78.9 75.0 67.0 72.0 78.0 Calm

                                               77.0 Calm 27 29.90 29.96 29.99 29.98 29.91 67.0 61.5 62.5 66.0 68.0 61.0 63.0

2829.95 29.99 29,99 29.93 29.90, 62.0 61.064.0 61.0 62.062.0 59.0 65.0 NE

1

19

!

29 29.89 29.87 29.90 29.86 29.86 63.0 64.0 62.0 61.0 62.0 62.0 60.0 66.0 E

2 ESE

0 SW 4 E

0 NE

1 NW

NNE 1 ESE

2 E

1 SW

3 Cloudy and fine throughout.

2

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; 2 P.M., heavy thunder and

showers; 6 r., cloudy and misty.

1

6 A.M., clondy and fine; noon, overcast with light rain.

Cloudy and fine throughout.

2 ESE

1

""

!

?

i

6 A., cloudy and fine; 6 P.M., overcast with drizzly

rain.

27

31 29.88 29.87, 29.87 29.80 29.79) 61.0

39

30 29.89 29.83 29.89 29.88 29.85 61.0 63.0: 63.0 62.0 62.0 62.0 60.5 65.0 ?E

63.0 68.0 60.0 61.0 62.0 158.0 (2.0 E

2 NW

1 ESE

1

6 A., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast and heavy

showers, thunder and lightning.

3 ENE 1 ENE

2

Overcast and misty throughout.

168

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

A-Coo

1

Dawes, George 4

Andrews, C. S. 1 Andrews, C. A. 5

Davis. W. B.

1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST APRIL, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 31st March, 1876.

Letters. Fapers.

Hagen, Capt. 1

T.

Morrison Malhe be.

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Petterson,

2

4

Dupont,

Holber, Han

Monsr. de

1

Monsr. C.

Ho Cheaw Chea 1

Marks, F. W.

De Silva. S.

Hansen. J. A.

1

Myer. Madine. R.1

Barr, C.

Burlingame

Sjomanen Packer, Mr. Pearson, Mr. Postlethwaite,

Stirling, Patrick 3 Scott, Miss

Lets. Pais.

1

1

1

Mary Ann Stephens, T. Samuels, Mrs. 1

1

Doriani,Madame 1

Hezeliine.

Mun Kee

1

F. G.

1

1

Dr. J. S.

Leigh E.

Mun Hing

1

Baltzer, T.

1

Evans, Mrs.

Brown, H. 0.

1

J. H.

} 2

Medon, Monsr. 1

Johnstone,

Martin, Charles 1

Pearl, Miss Agnes Parsons, R. T. 1

Tiang Pean Thomson, David 1

1

Bratt, W.

Somerset

1

Marks, D.

1

Morgard, Mr. 1

Quong Wo Sung 1

Vanvig, L.

1

Fong Mow

1

Kaiser, N.

1

Morris, J.

2

Concei??o,

1

Maria

Fenu, James Founby, John 1

1 regd.

Kail. Miss Ellen 1

Morris, H.

Kirkwood. Thos. 2

3

Fat

Chiong Sin

Chokshun

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SUPREME COURT OF KONGKONG.

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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Foreign Attachment.

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DE S.

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OTICE is hereby given that a Writ of For-

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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 8TH APRIL, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 67.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice from the Inspector of Schools, having been approved by His Excellency the Governor, is published for general inforination.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd April, 1876.

     The attention of Managers of Schools is requested to the following alterations in Standards III and IV for Schools in Class I (Schools in which a Chinese education is given). EXPLANATION will, in future, include the whole, instead of a portion, of the Reading Books, thus:

STANDARD III.

Explanation.-The characters in the passage read.

Explanation.-Simple phrases in the passage read.

STANDARD IV.

FREDERICK STEWART, Inspector of Schools.

No. 68.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 31st March, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th April, 1876.

BANKS.

AVERAGE AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

$

Oriental Bank Corporation,

314,706

200,000

1 X 2

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,

56,499

200,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

592,874

200,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,548,229

600,000

TOTAL,..

3,022,308

1,200,000

172

No. 69.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, S?? APRIL, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Notification from Sir BROOKE ROBERTSON, C.B., Her Britannic Majesty's Consul, Canton, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1876.

CONSULAR NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   The undersigned hereby notifies that, in accordance with the Eleventh Article of the Treaty of Tientsin, the Port of Kiungchow, in the Island of Hainan, is opened to British Trade on and after the date hereof.

Annexed is a copy of Notification from Her Majesty's Minister in China, by which, the Island of Hainan is included within the Consular District of Canton, and the jurisdiction of Her Majesty's Vice- Consul therein defined; and also a copy of the Custom House Regulations under which Foreign Trade will, for the present, be conducted.

(Signed,) B. BOBERTSON,

Kiungchow in Hainan, 1st April, 1876.

True Copy,

Annex No. 1.

(Copy.)

COLIN M. Ford.

Consul.

By virtue of the Authority vested in me as Her Majesty's Minister at Peking, I have included the Island of Hainan, situated on the coast of China, in the dominions of the Emperor of China, within the Consular District of Canton, whereof Sir DANIEL BROOKE ROBERTSON, Knight, C.B., is Her Majesty's Consul, and whereas it is expedient to appoint a person to act temporarily as and for the said Sir DANIEL BROOKE ROBERTSON, C.B., within the said Island of Hainan, now a portion of the Consular District of Canton, I do therefore approve Mr. ROBERT JAMES FORREST to act as Vice-Consul within the said Island, and I authorize him within the same to hold and form a Court and to exercise all the power and authority which a person so acting temporarily may exercise under the 25th Section. of the China and Japan Order in Council, 1865.

Annex No. 2. (Copy.)

(Signed,)

THOMAS FRANCIS WADE.

Ship's Papers.

Import Manifest.

  Applications to land Cargo.

Applications to ship Cargo.

Exclusion of Cargo.

Export Manifest.

Payment of Duties.

PROVISIONAL CUSTOM HOUSE AND HARBOUR

REGULATION FOR KIUNGCHOW.

I. Masters must deposit their Ship's Papers and Manifest with their Consul (if they have no Consul, with the Customs, or with the Consul of some other Nation) within 48 hours after entering the Port.

II. The Import Manifest must contain a true Account of the nature of the Cargo on board, and must be handed to the Customs before any application to break bulk can be attended to.

III. The Import Manifest having been received, and the Ship's Papers duly lodged with the Consul or the Customs, Permits to land goods will be granted on the receipt of applications specifying the number of packages, with their marks, weight, quantity and such like particulars.

IV. Before shipment of goods, Permits to ship must in like manner be obtained.

V. Cargo for which a Permit has been issued, but which cannot be received on board, must be brought to the Custom House jetty for examination before being relanded.

VI. When a vessel has received on board the whole of her outward cargo, the Customs must be furnished with an Export Manifest.

VII. After examination of goods, Consignees or Shippers will be supplied with a Memo., for which early application should be made, of the Duties payable.

They may then pay in the amount to the Haikwan Bank or Receiving Office, when they will be furnished with a Duty Receipt in Chinese, which they must bring to the Customs. Import Duties are due upon the landing of the goods and Export Duties on their shipment.

Amendment in respect of weights or value must be made within 24 hours after the landing or shipment of the goods.

??

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH APRIL, 1876.

173

VIII. On application being made for the Customs' Clearance, if the Customs are satisfied that the Customs' Clearance. Import and Export Manifests are correct, and that all Dues and Duties have been paid, the Clearance will be issued.

IX. In all cases of transhipment, application must be made for a Tranship Permit. Goods transhipped before receipt of such Permit are liable to confiscation.

Transhipment.

X. All cargo, stores, &c., landed or shipped without a Permit, are liable to confiscation, and the Master of the vessel liable to a fine.

Permits.

      XI. The limit of the anchorage is defined with a line drawn from the extreme West end of the Limit of the Anchor- Back Sha (b) Bank to the Jin-mee Point.

age.

XII. The shipment and discharge of cargo can only be carried on within the above limit, defined Shipment and Dis- under the name of Ha-mun (4).

charge of Cargo.

The authorised Custom's jetty for the examination, landing, and shipment of goods is the one at the river side of the Custom House at Hoi-how ().

      XIII. No Ballast or Dunnage can be shipped or discharged without Permits, and the same must be Ballast and Dunnage. properly discharged into lighters or cargo boats, and deposited on shore. For failing to do this, Masters are liable to a fine.

XIV. Vessels requiring native pilots for the Port of Kiungchow, are permitted to call at the following Ports or Places, namely, Pak-hoi (A), Nao-chow () and Shui-tung(); but at such Ports or Places, no trade is allowed to be carried on.

XV. The Custom House is open for the transaction of business from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., Sundays and Holidays excepted.

All applications regarding Customs' business should be addressed to the "Commissioner of Customs.”

H. O. BROWN, Commissioner of Customs.

(Signed,)

Pilots.

Office Hours.

Custom House, Kiungchow, 1st April, 1876.

True Copy,

COLIN M. Ford.

No. 70.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 25th instant, for levelling, reforming and channelling the Streets, Drainage improvements, &c., in the Village of Stanley.

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Mails for India by French Packet.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

     It has been customary at this Office not to close Mails for India by each French Mail Packet, but only by those which meet a branch Packet at Calle to carry the correspondence on, that is to say, by

each alternate French Mail.

     To provide, however, for the transmission of letters to India by the intermediate Packets, by which hitherto no Indian Mails have been made up, it has been arranged that such letters may be sent, but they can be paid only as far as Ceylon, and should be marked Paid to Galle only. The postage to Ceylon must be prepaid, but they will go on from Galle as unpaid.

     As compared with waiting for the next P. & O. steamer, it is stated that a letter thus sent to Calcutta would gain from 3 to 5 days, to Madras, from 6 to 8 days, according to the season; but that letters for Bombay and Western India would gain no time by the above arrangement.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 4th April, 1876.

POLICE NOTIFICATION.

     All persons are prohibited from collecting dried wood on any Crown Lands in this Colony. All persons having unlawful possession of any part of any shrub or tree, or who shall cut, break, bark, root up, or otherwise destroy or damage any shrub or tree, are liable to a heavy punishment.

By Command,

Central Police Barrack, Hongkong, 29th March, 1876.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH APRIL, 1876.

173

VIII. On application being made for the Customs' Clearance, if the Customs are satisfied that the Customs' Clearance. Import and Export Manifests are correct, and that all Dues and Duties have been paid, the Clearance will be issued.

IX. In all cases of transhipment, application must be made for a Tranship Permit. Goods transhipped before receipt of such Permit are liable to confiscation.

Transhipment.

X. All cargo, stores, &c., landed or shipped without a Permit, are liable to confiscation, and the Master of the vessel liable to a fine.

Permits.

      XI. The limit of the anchorage is defined with a line drawn from the extreme West end of the Limit of the Anchor- Back Sha (b) Bank to the Jin-mee Point.

age.

XII. The shipment and discharge of cargo can only be carried on within the above limit, defined Shipment and Dis- under the name of Ha-mun (4).

charge of Cargo.

The authorised Custom's jetty for the examination, landing, and shipment of goods is the one at the river side of the Custom House at Hoi-how ().

      XIII. No Ballast or Dunnage can be shipped or discharged without Permits, and the same must be Ballast and Dunnage. properly discharged into lighters or cargo boats, and deposited on shore. For failing to do this, Masters are liable to a fine.

XIV. Vessels requiring native pilots for the Port of Kiungchow, are permitted to call at the following Ports or Places, namely, Pak-hoi (A), Nao-chow () and Shui-tung(); but at such Ports or Places, no trade is allowed to be carried on.

XV. The Custom House is open for the transaction of business from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M., Sundays and Holidays excepted.

All applications regarding Customs' business should be addressed to the "Commissioner of Customs.”

H. O. BROWN, Commissioner of Customs.

(Signed,)

Pilots.

Office Hours.

Custom House, Kiungchow, 1st April, 1876.

True Copy,

COLIN M. Ford.

No. 70.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 25th instant, for levelling, reforming and channelling the Streets, Drainage improvements, &c., in the Village of Stanley.

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Mails for India by French Packet.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

     It has been customary at this Office not to close Mails for India by each French Mail Packet, but only by those which meet a branch Packet at Calle to carry the correspondence on, that is to say, by

each alternate French Mail.

     To provide, however, for the transmission of letters to India by the intermediate Packets, by which hitherto no Indian Mails have been made up, it has been arranged that such letters may be sent, but they can be paid only as far as Ceylon, and should be marked Paid to Galle only. The postage to Ceylon must be prepaid, but they will go on from Galle as unpaid.

     As compared with waiting for the next P. & O. steamer, it is stated that a letter thus sent to Calcutta would gain from 3 to 5 days, to Madras, from 6 to 8 days, according to the season; but that letters for Bombay and Western India would gain no time by the above arrangement.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 4th April, 1876.

POLICE NOTIFICATION.

     All persons are prohibited from collecting dried wood on any Crown Lands in this Colony. All persons having unlawful possession of any part of any shrub or tree, or who shall cut, break, bark, root up, or otherwise destroy or damage any shrub or tree, are liable to a heavy punishment.

By Command,

Central Police Barrack, Hongkong, 29th March, 1876.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

174

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, ST? APRIL, 1876.

NOTICE.

   Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the Second Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of April next.

   It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 30th of April, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th March, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.

Correspondence for Hiogo will in future be sent by way of Shanghai unless specially marked Vi? Yokohama.

   Similarly, correspondence posted in Hiogo for Hongkong, India, Europe, &c., will be forwarded by way of Shanghai, unless specially marked Via Yokohama.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 29th March, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 7TH APRIL, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Therma- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo-

meter.

Min.

Max.

April

""

"2

""

33

27

FOTON

1

29.90

63

29.87

63

60.5

63

29.81

63.5

2

29.95

67.5

29.93

68

64.5

65

29.88

68.5

30.06

65

30.05

64.5

61

66.5

29.99

63

4

30.09

61

30.07

62

59

64.5

30.01

63

30.06

62

30.02

63

59.5

65

29.96

63.5

6

30.01

62.5

29.97

63

61.5

63

29.94

64

7

30.01

66

29.96

68

62

69

29.94

69

""

BAROMETER.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

HYGROMETER,

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

WET BULB.

THERMO- METER.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

RAIN.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

G P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

A.M.

NOON.

G P.M.

Min. Max.

NOON.

6 A.M.

NOON. 6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F

In inches [during the previous 24 hours.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

1876.

!

April 1 28.11 28.14 28.13 28.10 28.10 57.0

:

|

228.16 28.21 28.21 28.16 28.1061.0

61.0 65.0 57.0 64.0 65.0 155.0 64.0 SE

63.5 60,0 610 63.5 60.061.0 65.0 E

4 SSE

5 SSE 5 0.04

3

E

3 E

5 0.83

""

328.21 28.24 28.24 28.20. 28.20 55.0 55.0 54.0 55.0.55.0 54.0 54.0 64.0 E

5 E

5 E

???

5

0.05

Squally, with fog, rain, thunder and lightning

at intervals throughout.

Rain during past night; close wet fog through-

out.

Close fog with rain at intervals throughout.

i

""

""

428.22 28.24 28.24. 28.20, 28.2053.0

54.0 52.0 53.0 54.0.52.0 152.0 56.0 E

4 E

5 E

4

0.43

528.21 28.23 28.21 28.20 28.20 52.0 53.0 54.5 52.0 53.0 54.0 51.0 57.0 E

5 E

5 E

*

0.00

6 A.M., close wet fog; noon, fine, cloudy, hazy.

Cloudy, hazy throughout.

???

?

!

""

628.21 28.22 28.20 28.15, 28.15 56.0 59.0 57.5 56.0 59.0 57.5 54.0 59.0 SE

728.16 28.23, 28.22, 28.19 28.1959.0 | 59.0 60.0 59.0 59.0 60.0 56.0 60.0E

4 SE

4 E

0.60

Fog with openings and showery at intervals

throughout.

3 N

2 N

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DATE.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON Bay.

HYGROMETER.

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6 P.M.

6 A.M.

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6 P.M., cloudy with rain.

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Cloudy and fine throughout.

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              Letters. Papers. Andrews, C. S. 1 Andrews, C. A. 5

Letters. Papers.

4

Dawes, George 4 Davis, W. B.

1

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Mun Kee

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POST OFFICE NOTICE.

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Hagen, Capt.}

Letters. Papers.

Holber, Han 1 Ho Cheaw Chea 1

Packer, Mr.

175

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

1

1

Pearson, Mr.

1

Parsons, R. T. 1

1

Postlethwaite,

De Silva, S.

1

Hausen, J. A. 1

Mun Hing

1

Stirling, Patrick 3 Scott, Miss

Mary Ann Stephens, T.

Lets. Papa

1

1

1

G. F.

Baltzer, T.

1

Doriani, Madame 1

Hezeltine,

Brown, H. O.

1

Medon, Monsr. 1

Postlethwaite,

1

Leigh E.

Martin, Charles 1

J. H.

Becke, F. G.

Fong Mow

1

Marks, D.

1

Burns, J. P.

Fenn, James

Piton, Capt.

1 regd.

Founby, John

1

Concei??o,

Maria

Chiong Siu

Fat

Chokshun

Francis, P.,

1

(Butler)

Forbes, Lieut.

Johnstone,

Somerset Jones, E. A.

Kaiser, N.

Morgard, Mr.

1

Tiang Pean Thomson, David 1

1

J. G.

Morris, J.

3

Morris, H.

1

Ryall, Mr.

1

Vanvig, L.

1

Ridshard, G.

1

Ngo Knam

1

1

(Pilot)

Wols, Louis

John M.

Kaill, Miss Ellen 1 Kirkwood, James

Nouvela, Do-

minique

Rodrigues, Joana 1 Rowland,

Warren, H.

Cresswell, Geo. 1

Crocker, Thos. 3

Gonzalez, Felipe Gordeen, T. L. 1

1

Samuel

Lanthy, Mr.

1

Pinto, Andr? C. 1

Chapman, S.

2

1 bk.

Cowan, Esq.

1

Harris, John S. 1

Leong Weng

Choon

1

Petterson,

Sjomanen

2

Smith, Joseph E.1 Santos, Marcelinol

Willes, T. R. Wallece, Geo. Welsh, D. E. Woodwarth,

A. S.

3

1

1

Australasian Sketcher.

Boletim do Governo. British Mer. Gazette.

Chemnitzer Tageblatt.

    Daily Post. Deutsche Landes Zeitung.

Engineering.

Evans, Sons & Co. Prices

Current.

Germania.

Horfens Avis.

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Government Gazette.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Isle of Man Times.

Journal de S. Petersburg.

Krieger Zeitung. Kladderadatsch.

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L'Illustration. Lloyd's Prices Current.

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blatt

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hunt Weekly Tele- graph. Weekly Review and Re-

porter.

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Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

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Echo

2

Licka Till

2

Prince Arthur 1

Lyeemoon

1

Tagus, s.s. Tyburnia

1

8

Annie Fish

1

Capelara Artica 1

Flying Spur

1

Leonore

1

Rachel

1

Taunton

8

22

Alfredo

1

Columba

1

Flying Eagle

1

Lord McDuff

1

Roma

1 regd.

Comet

2

British Crown 2

2

Comith

1

Griffe

Mary Blair

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Riga, s.s. Ruth

1

1

Uda

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Blair Athol

1

Carmarthen-

Gunga, s.s.

3

Rookwood

Balgowuie

1

shire

Giovanna T.

Norham Castle 1

Rajah, s.s.

Birker

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Person

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Beemah

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Glenearn, s.s.

1

Otago

Star of China

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Virginia

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1

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Channel Queen 1

Ducdisot

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Hope

7

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Calabar, S.S. 7

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E. P. Bouverie 3

2

Poutu, s.s.

1

Sir Harry Parkes 1

Christina A. P. 1

E. M. Young 1

Chien Sheng, s.s. 2

Ellen Beatrice 1

Luera Laju

14

Panama

1

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Terentia

4

Young Siam

1

Portsea

For H. M. Ships.

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Letters. Papers,

Letters.

Audacious 11

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5

Kestrel

3

Narcisus

Egeria

1

1 Juno

1

Lilly

1 1

Alier, Teresa, Barcelona,

Brickwood, Jennie, Honolulu,

Graves, Capt. H., Cape Coast Castle,. Henrick, Thomas, West Port, Nelson,

Little, Miss Mary C., Norrvalk, Huron, Ohio,

Letters.

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4 Victor Emanuel 2

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.1

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...1 Sample..

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1

Knight, Miss B., Ludgate Hill Station, London,

Arnold, Miss K., Galveston, Texas, U. S.,....

1

Lee, E., care of Post Office, Hongkong,..

1

Bancroft, Mrs. B., Los Angelos, California,.

Baker, Capt., Barque Julia Ann, Singapore,

1

Markham, W., 23, St. Paul's Road, Camden Square, London, McColl, John S., care of Lane Crawford & Co., Hongkong,

1

1

Bedell Wheely & Co., London,

1

Murphy, Miss, No. 4, Walsmery Terrace, Liverpool,..

1

Bernard, E., Hougkong,

1

Patterson, James, late of H. M. S. Growler, Shanghai,

1

Brown, T. M., 3, Providence Terrace, Forrest Hill, Surrey,

Ramsden, Lieut., H. M. S. Vestal, Bombay,

Burnie, Alfred, 15, London Street, Fenchurch Street, London,

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Carter, John, Tanja Paka Dock, Singapore,

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Douton, Mrs., 37, Gloucester Place, Hyde Park, London,

Sizar, William, Post Office, New York,....

Dramman, Mr., Chookam, Saigon,.

Sullivan, Mr., Police Force, Port Elizabeth,...

Ebsen, Johanne, Clay Street, No. 1825, San Francisco,

Evans, Mrs., 38, Denison Street, Liverpool,

1

Summers, Mrs. H. T., care of Messrs. Spiers & Woodgate, Newcastle-

on-Tyne,

1

Fitzgerald, Mrs., Calcutta,

1

Summers, Mrs. W. W., No. 64, Hartford Street, London,

1

Griffiths, Miss Anne, G. P. O., Sydney, N.S.W.

1

Hajee Aga Shirazee, Batavia,

Thompson, Mrs. II., Frederick Street, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand, 1 T. S., Post Office, Charing Cross, London,

2

Hargos, Juan, Singapore,.

Turton, Commander, H. M. S. Egeria, Singapore,

1

Harnvale, Mrs., St. Georges Street. E., London,

Ward, Mrs., 89, Manchester Square, London,.

1

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Wild, F., Norwich, Norfolk,.............

1

Wilderen, Miss A., Christchurch, Post Office, New Zealand,

1

1

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The above letters have been returned from various places at which the addressees cannot be found. If not claimed within three days they will be

opened and returned to the writers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 7th April, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER,

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SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Uits Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Foreign Attachment.

Suit No. 4.

Plaintiffs,-CHU CHICK, Master of 66 Man

Foong Low, Eating House, No. 6, Wing | Lok Street, and KAN KOw, Trader of Hongkong.

Defendant,-CHEANG KOW, RUA DE S.

LOUREN?O, Macao.

Νο

OTICE is hereby given that a Writ of For- eign Attachment against all the Property moveable or immoveable of the above named Defendant within the Colony, has been issued in this Suit pursuant to the Provisions of Section LXXXII of "The Hongkong Code of Civil Procedure."

STEPHENS & HOLMES, Solicitors for the Plaintiffs, 2, Club Chambers, Hongkong.

NOTICE.

HE Partnership hitherto existing between TW. TAYLOR and GEO. M. THOMPSON

under the style of TAYLOR & THOMPSON at this Port and at Takao and Taiwanfoo (Formosa), has this day been dissolved by mutual consent.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

NOTIORS and other Persons having any

OTICE is hereby given, that all CREDI-

CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JOHN WOTHERSPOON, late of Bangkok, in the Kingdom of Siam, who died on the 6th day of July, 1871, and whose Will was duly proved in the Probate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Hongkong by WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON, of 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong, Solicitor, to whom Letters of Admi- nistration with the Will annexed were duly granted by the said Court on the 10th day of March, 1876, are hereby required to SEND in writing the PARTICULARS of their Claims or Demands to the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON, on or before the 1st day of July next; and notice is hereby also given, that at the expiration of the last mentioned day the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said JOHN WOTHERSPOON amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which he has then had notice; and that the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose Claims he has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Dated this 29th day of March, 1876.

W. H. BRERETON, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong, Solicitor.

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Government Gazette.

Bublished by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 16.

No. 5.

L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION,

    By Ilis Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

    Whereas by Section V of Ordinance No. 11 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to provide for the more convenient Administration of "The Extradition Acts, 1870 and 1873,”—it is enacted as follows:

"This Ordinance shall take effect on a day to be hereafter proclaimed by the Governor:"

    Now, therefore, I, SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Governor of the Colony of Hongkong, in pursuance of the said Section and by virtue of the Authority thereby in me vested, do hereby under my iny Hand Proclaim, that the said Ordinance shall commence and take effect from this date.

By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Ilongkong, this 10th Day of April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 4 or 1876.

MONDAY, 27TH MARCHI, 1876.

PRESENT:

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN).

The Honourable the Attorney General (JonN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Council meets this day at 2.30 P.M., by Special Summons. The Minutes of the last Meeting of Council held on Monday, the 6th March, are read and confirmed. The Bill to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the conveyance of Chinese Emi- grants is read a second time and the Council goes into Committee upon the clauses of the Bill. At the end of section 4, at the instance of the Chief Justice, the following words are added "Every such contract shall be made in triplicate and one part thereof shall be lodged in the office of the Colonial Secretary; and such part shall be admissible in evidence without a stamp." A suspending clause to sections 4 and 5 is then added, and one or two other verbal alterations are made, after which the Bill is committed and passed, bearing the Title of An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the conveyance of Chinese Emigrants, being "No. 1 of 1876.

DIEV

MON

DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Bublished by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 16.

No. 5.

L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION,

    By Ilis Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Colony of Hongkong and its Dependencies, and Vice-Admiral of the same.

    Whereas by Section V of Ordinance No. 11 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to provide for the more convenient Administration of "The Extradition Acts, 1870 and 1873,”—it is enacted as follows:

"This Ordinance shall take effect on a day to be hereafter proclaimed by the Governor:"

    Now, therefore, I, SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Governor of the Colony of Hongkong, in pursuance of the said Section and by virtue of the Authority thereby in me vested, do hereby under my iny Hand Proclaim, that the said Ordinance shall commence and take effect from this date.

By His Excellency's Command,

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Ilongkong, this 10th Day of April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 4 or 1876.

MONDAY, 27TH MARCHI, 1876.

PRESENT:

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN).

The Honourable the Attorney General (JonN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Council meets this day at 2.30 P.M., by Special Summons. The Minutes of the last Meeting of Council held on Monday, the 6th March, are read and confirmed. The Bill to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the conveyance of Chinese Emi- grants is read a second time and the Council goes into Committee upon the clauses of the Bill. At the end of section 4, at the instance of the Chief Justice, the following words are added "Every such contract shall be made in triplicate and one part thereof shall be lodged in the office of the Colonial Secretary; and such part shall be admissible in evidence without a stamp." A suspending clause to sections 4 and 5 is then added, and one or two other verbal alterations are made, after which the Bill is committed and passed, bearing the Title of An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the conveyance of Chinese Emigrants, being "No. 1 of 1876.

178

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

The Bill for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions is read a second time, committed and passed, bearing the Title of-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions, being “No. 2 of 1876.”

Read a first time a Bill-To authorise “The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited,” to subdivide

its Shares.

His Excellency adjourns the Council, sine die, at 3.30 P.M.

Read and confirmed, this 11th Day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Ordinance, which was read a first time, and passed through all its stages at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held this Eleventh day of April, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 11th April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

Title.

Preamble.

Repealing Ordinance

No. 1 of 1876.

HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINA.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 3 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to repeal Ordinance No. 1 of 1876.

[11th April, 1876.]

WBREAD & No. of 1876 ut some of the Coast Ports,

HEREAS difficulty is anticipated in carrying out the

and it is expedient to repeal the same with the view of making further provision in that behalf: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof,

as follows:-

I. The Ordinance No. 1 of 1876 is hereby repealed, and the enactments thereby repealed are, from the date of the passing hereof, revived as if the said Ordinance had not been passed.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 11th day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Bill, which was read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held this 11th day of April, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 11th April, 1876.

1

178

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

The Bill for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions is read a second time, committed and passed, bearing the Title of-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions, being “No. 2 of 1876.”

Read a first time a Bill-To authorise “The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited,” to subdivide

its Shares.

His Excellency adjourns the Council, sine die, at 3.30 P.M.

Read and confirmed, this 11th Day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Ordinance, which was read a first time, and passed through all its stages at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held this Eleventh day of April, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 11th April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

Title.

Preamble.

Repealing Ordinance

No. 1 of 1876.

HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINA.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 3 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to repeal Ordinance No. 1 of 1876.

[11th April, 1876.]

WBREAD & No. of 1876 ut some of the Coast Ports,

HEREAS difficulty is anticipated in carrying out the

and it is expedient to repeal the same with the view of making further provision in that behalf: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof,

as follows:-

I. The Ordinance No. 1 of 1876 is hereby repealed, and the enactments thereby repealed are, from the date of the passing hereof, revived as if the said Ordinance had not been passed.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 11th day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Bill, which was read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held this 11th day of April, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 11th April, 1876.

1

178

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

The Bill for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions is read a second time, committed and passed, bearing the Title of-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions, being “No. 2 of 1876.”

Read a first time a Bill-To authorise “The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited,” to subdivide

its Shares.

His Excellency adjourns the Council, sine die, at 3.30 P.M.

Read and confirmed, this 11th Day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Ordinance, which was read a first time, and passed through all its stages at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held this Eleventh day of April, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 11th April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

Title.

Preamble.

Repealing Ordinance

No. 1 of 1876.

HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINA.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 3 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to repeal Ordinance No. 1 of 1876.

[11th April, 1876.]

WBREAD & No. of 1876 ut some of the Coast Ports,

HEREAS difficulty is anticipated in carrying out the

and it is expedient to repeal the same with the view of making further provision in that behalf: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof,

as follows:-

I. The Ordinance No. 1 of 1876 is hereby repealed, and the enactments thereby repealed are, from the date of the passing hereof, revived as if the said Ordinance had not been passed.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 11th day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Bill, which was read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held this 11th day of April, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 11th April, 1876.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants.

66

6

[

1876.]

HEREAS by section V of "The Chinese Emigration Con- solidation ?rdinance, 1874," it is enacted" that no Chinese "passenger ship, except ships about to proceed on a voyage of not more than thirty days' duration within the meaning of section "VIII of this Ordinance, shall clear out or proceed to sea, and the "Emigration Officer shall not grant the certificate prescribed by "section IV of The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855,' unless the "master of such ship shall be provided with a licence under the "hand of the Governor and the public seal of the Colony to be "obtained in manner hereinafter mentioned"; and (paragraph 2) "that it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, from time to "time, to exempt from the operation of this section, any mail steamers or other vessels which are subject to the provisions "of The Chinese Passengers Act, 1855,' provided that the "Chinese passengers proceeding in such vessels be free emigrants "and under no contract of service whatever"; and whereas it is expedient that every Chinese passenger ship should be provided with a licence, and that the fee chargeable upon such licence should be reduced, and that the law should be amended as hereinafter provided: Be it therefore enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:--

46

I. Section V of "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874" is hereby repealed, and the second section of this Ordinance is enacted instead thereof, and shall be read as if it had originally been inserted in the place of the said section V; and in any new edition of the Ordinances may be printed as section V of the said Ordinance.

Licensing of" Chinese Passenger Ships."

Title.

Preamble.

Repeal.

sea without a

II. No Chinese passenger ship shall clear out or proceed to sea, No Chinese and the Emigration Officer shall not grant the certificate prescribed passenger ship by section IV of "The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855," unless the to proceed to master of such ship shall be provided with a licence under the licence from hand of the Governor and the public seal of the Colony, or under the Governor. the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer, to be obtained in [Ord. 4 of manner hereinafter mentioned.

1870, sec. 3.]

Ibid, sec. 4.]

2. Whenever any Chinese passenger ship is about to proceed Time and mode to sea upon any voyage of more than seven days duration, the of application owners or charterers of such ship, or if absent from the Colony

for licence in their respective agents, may, before such slip is laid on for the

                          the Colony. conveyance of Chinese emigrants, and before any dep?t is opened for their reception, apply in writing to the Colonial Secretary for a licence under the hand of the Governor and the public seal of the Colony for the conveyance of such emigrants and shall furnish all particulars as to the destination of the said ship and as to all other matters relating to the intended voyage and emigration which may be required of them.

the ports out of

3. Whenever any Chinese passenger ship, which is not pro- Time and mode vided with a licence covering her intended voyage, is about to of application proceed from any port in China, or within one hundred miles of for licence at the Coast thereof, upon a voyage of not more than thirty days' the Colony. duration, the owners or charterers of such ship, or, if absent, their respective agents, may, before such ship is laid on for the convey- ance of Chinese emigrants, and before any dep?t is opened for their reception, apply in writing to the Emigration Officer at such port for a licence under his hand and seal for the conveyance of such emigrants upon the intended voyage only, and shall furnish all particulars as to the destination of the said ship, and as to all other matters relating to the intended voyage and emigration which may be required of them.

particulars.

4. All such particulars shall, if so ordered, be verified upon Punishment oath before the Emigration Officer or any Justice of the Peace, for furnishing and every person who shall knowingly furnish untrue particulars, untrue shall be liable to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, forbid, sec. 5.] any period not exceeding six calendar months, and to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, either in addition to or in substitu- tion of such imprisonment.

5. The Governor in Council may, at his discretion, grant to General any mail steamer or other vessel a general licence for any period, licences to mail ?? for any number of voyages, or for voyages to and from any

steamers, &c. specified port or ports, upon the condition that the vessel provided with suc licence shall carry only free passengers under no con- tract of service whatever, except as hereinafter mentioned.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

Conditions of licence and

6. The granting of any licence shall be in the discretion of the Governor in Council, and in cases within the third paragraph amount of fee of this section, shall be in the discretion of the Emigration Officer, [Ibid, see. 6.]

and in every case shall be subject to the payment of a fee of five dollars, and to such conditions as may, from time to time, be prescribed under instructions from Her Majesty's Principal Secre- tary of State for the Colonies, and the Governor in Conncil may Council may impose such conditions on the granting of any licence as he shall think expedient in each particular case, provided the same shall not be contrary to or inconsistent with such instructions.

Governor in

impose

conditions.

Licence to specify time

7. Every licence, other than a general licence, granted under this section in respect of any Chinese passenger ship shall specify of departure; the period within which such ship shall clear out and proceed to sea: Provided always that it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, or Emigration Officer who granted the licence, from [Ibid, ser. 7.] time to time, to extend such period.

proviso for extension

thereof.

The Governor may authorise labourers and servants to be engaged for persons in British possessions.

1874 not to

prevent

8. The Governor in Council may, at his discretion, authorise any person to engage any specified number of Chinese artisans, mechanics, labourers, or servants for any person resident in any British possession, and to make contracts in writing on behalf of such resident with the persons so engaged. Every such contract shall be made in triplicate, and one part shall be lodged in the office of the Colonial Secretary; and such part shall be admissible in evidence without a stamp.

Any vessel provided with a general licence may carry any per- sons so engaged without thereby affecting her licence." Ordinance 5 of 9. Nothing in "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordi- nance, 1874," shall prevent passengers, natives of Asia, from travelling in the first class cabin of any vessel which is provided with a general licence, on the same terms as passengers of other travelling in nationalities; or in the first or second class cabin, if the vessel first or second carries more than two classes of passengers. cabin as other nationals.

Chinese pas- sengers from

Power to

or other officer.

Such passengers are hereby exempted from the necessity of ob- taining contract passage tickets, or of submitting themselves to be mustered or inspected by any Emigration Officer, or medical officer, or other person.

Such passengers shall, however, be reckoned in calculating the number of passengers, natives of Asia, who are carried by the said vessel.

10. In case it shall be shown to the satisfaction of the Governor remove master in Council, at any time before the departure of a Chinese pas- [Ibid, sec. 8.1 senger ship, that the master, mate, or any other officer of such ship is unfit for the proper discharge of his duties by reason of incompetency or misconduct, or for any other sufficient cause, it shall be lawful for the Governor, by order under his hand, to discharge and remove such master, mate, or other officer from the said ship, and thereupon the owners or charterers thereof, or their agents, shall forthwith appoint a master, or mate, or other officer, as the case may be, to be approved by the Emigration Officer, in the place of the one so discharged and removed as aforesaid.

11. In any of the following cases, namely:-

Power to revoke and cancel licence. [Ibid, sec. 9.]

Breach of condition of licence.

Application of penalty for breach of this

Ordinance recoverable

under "The

Chinese

10.

(4.) If it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Governor in Council, or Emigration Officer, at any time before the departure of a Chinese passenger ship, that the parti- culars furnished to him in relation thereto under the second paragraph of this section are untrue, or that any condition of the said licence has been violated; (b) If any Chinese passenger ship shall fail to clear out and proceed to sea, within the period specified in the licence granted under this section, or within such extended period as aforesaid;

(c) If the owners or charterers of a Chinese passenger ship shall fail forthwith to appoint a master, mate, or other officer to be approved as aforesaid, in the place of any mas- ter, mate, or other officer discharged under the tenth paragraph of this section;

It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council or Emigration Officer to revoke the licence granted by him under this section in respect of such Chinese passenger ship, and to order that the said ship be seized and detained until her emigration papers (if already granted) be delivered up to be cancelled."

12. The breach of any condition of a licence granted under this section shall be deemed a breach of a regulation respecting Chinese passenger ships within the meaning of section II of "The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855."

13. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to apply the whole or any part of the penalty recoverable in case of the non-observance or non-performance of the regulations of this sec- tion under the provisions of section V of The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855," towards the expenses of reconveying to their homes intending emigrants by any vessel in respect of which the licence ranted mider dis section shall have been revoked in manner bevelbefore provided.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

14. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the Regulations of regulations contained in schedule A of "The Chinese Passengers' schedule 4 of Act, 1855."

"Chinese Pas- sengers' Act, 1855," not to be affected by

this section.

III. This Ordinance shall not come into operation until Her Suspending Majesty's confirmation of the same shall have been proclaimed by clause. the Governor.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

The Ordinance No. 1 of 1876, since repealed, enacted that no Chinese passenger ship should put to sea unless provided with a licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony. It was feared, however, that vessels might occasionally leave the coast ports upon voyages of less than thirty days' duration, under circumstances which would preclude the possibility of their applying to the Governor for their licences; and as they could not legally go to sea without licences, this Ordinance is introduced, with a paragraph, (3) in section II., empowering Emigration Officers to grant licences for single voyages of less than thirty days' duration.

The introduction of this paragraph made verbal alterations necessary in other paragraphs, and to avoid confusion, section V of the Consolidation Ordinance of 1874 has been repealed and re- enacted, instead of being amended only, as was done by the repealed Ordinance 1 of 1876. This change is one of form, rather than of substance; the only material difference between this Ordinance and No. 1 of 1876 being the power which is given to Emigration Officers to issue licences at the coast ports.

The Ordinance, if passed by the Council, will not come into operation until it has been confirmed by Her Majesty.

JOHN BRAMSTON, Attorney General.

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Hongkong, 11th April, 1876.

No. 71.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Letter, received from the Colonial Office, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

CHANCERY OF THE ORDER OF SAINT MICHAEL AND SAINT GEORGE, COLONIAL OFFICE, DOWNING STREET, 28th February, 1876.

SIR,-I have the honour to inform you that Her Majesty has been pleased, on the recommenda- tion of Lord CARNARVON, to give directions for the appointment of JOIN GARDINER AUSTIN, Esquire, to be a Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your most obedient humble Servant,

Governor

SIR A. E. KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.g

&c.,

&c., Hongkong.

&c.,

C. Cox, Secretary and Registrar.

No. 72.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Notice is hereby given, that next Easter Monday will be observed as a Holiday, throughout the Public Departments of this Colony.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

14. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the Regulations of regulations contained in schedule A of "The Chinese Passengers' schedule 4 of Act, 1855."

"Chinese Pas- sengers' Act, 1855," not to be affected by

this section.

III. This Ordinance shall not come into operation until Her Suspending Majesty's confirmation of the same shall have been proclaimed by clause. the Governor.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

The Ordinance No. 1 of 1876, since repealed, enacted that no Chinese passenger ship should put to sea unless provided with a licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony. It was feared, however, that vessels might occasionally leave the coast ports upon voyages of less than thirty days' duration, under circumstances which would preclude the possibility of their applying to the Governor for their licences; and as they could not legally go to sea without licences, this Ordinance is introduced, with a paragraph, (3) in section II., empowering Emigration Officers to grant licences for single voyages of less than thirty days' duration.

The introduction of this paragraph made verbal alterations necessary in other paragraphs, and to avoid confusion, section V of the Consolidation Ordinance of 1874 has been repealed and re- enacted, instead of being amended only, as was done by the repealed Ordinance 1 of 1876. This change is one of form, rather than of substance; the only material difference between this Ordinance and No. 1 of 1876 being the power which is given to Emigration Officers to issue licences at the coast ports.

The Ordinance, if passed by the Council, will not come into operation until it has been confirmed by Her Majesty.

JOHN BRAMSTON, Attorney General.

181

Hongkong, 11th April, 1876.

No. 71.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Letter, received from the Colonial Office, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

CHANCERY OF THE ORDER OF SAINT MICHAEL AND SAINT GEORGE, COLONIAL OFFICE, DOWNING STREET, 28th February, 1876.

SIR,-I have the honour to inform you that Her Majesty has been pleased, on the recommenda- tion of Lord CARNARVON, to give directions for the appointment of JOIN GARDINER AUSTIN, Esquire, to be a Companion of the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George.

I have the honour to be, Sir,

Your most obedient humble Servant,

Governor

SIR A. E. KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.g

&c.,

&c., Hongkong.

&c.,

C. Cox, Secretary and Registrar.

No. 72.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Notice is hereby given, that next Easter Monday will be observed as a Holiday, throughout the Public Departments of this Colony.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 73.

   Notice is hereby given, that the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies is pleased to approve of the recognition of Mr. ROMANO, Vice Consul for Portugal at Hongkong, as Acting Consul General.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th April, 1876.

No. 74.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for the repairs of Old Bailey Street.

   The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th April, 1876.

No. 75.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for the repairs of the footway and side channel between Ice House Street and Wardley Street, Queen's Road Central.

   The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th April, 1876.

No. 76.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th April, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 56.

CHINA SEA,

NEMESIS ROCK BEACON.-NINGPO DISTRICT.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   Notice is hereby given that the Nemesis Rock Beacon, No. 26 of the 1876 List of Chinese Lights, Buoys and Beacons, has been carried away, and that it will be temporarily replaced by a Red Buoy moored off the reef extending to the N.E. of the most easterly point of Ta Yew Island.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 5th April, 1876.

DAVID M. HENDERSON,

Engineer-in-Chief.

Erratum.—In Notification No. 68, against Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China, for

$566,499 read $569,499.

No. 70.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

183

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 25th instant, for levelling, reforming and channelling the Streets, Drainage improvements, &c., in the Village of Stanley.

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1876.

NOTICE.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

     Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the Second Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of April next.

     It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 30th of April, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th March, 1876.

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 14TH APRIL, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo-

meter.

Min.

Max.

April 8

30.01

68

30.01

71.5

64

71.5

29.94

70

9

30.00

68

29.95

70.5

65

72

29.89

71

""

10

29.91

69

29.88

69.5

67

71.5

29.82

70.5

""

11

29.86

70.5

29.82

70

68

71.5

29.77

69

??

12

29.92

68

29.92

68

65

75.5

29.86

69

13

29.98

66

29.96

66

63

71

29.87

65

14

29.88

65

29.89

66.5

62

66.5

29.83

68

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

METER.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

RAIN.

DATE.

Self Registering

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

ΝΟΟΝ,

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

9

6 P.M.

Min. Max, 6 A.M.

NOON.

Dim. F.

NOON.

Dirn. F.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

1876.

April 8 28.19 28.26 28.26 28.18 28.18 59.0 65.0 62.0 58.0

63.0 61.0 58.5 60.0 E

928.20 28.24 28.23 28.15 28.15 61.0 65.5 65.0 60.0 65.0 64.0 61.0 66.0

ESE

2 ESE

2 E

2

""

1028.14 28.17 28.15 28.09 28.08 64.0 65.5 66.0 63.0 65.566.0 63,068.5 SSE

49

!

11 28.11 28.15 28.11 28.07 28.07 69.0 70.5 70.0 69.0 70.0 70.0 64.5 70.5 SW

4 SSE

5 SW

?

12 28.13 28.18 28.18 28.13 28.13 67.069.0 68.0 67.0 69.0 68.0 67.070,5 |SSE

4 SSE

"

?

13 28.12 28.16 28.19′ 28.12 28.10 59.0 59.0 59.5 59.0 58.5 59.058.0 69.0 E

! 1428.11 28.16 28.14 28.07 28.07 63.0 65.0 59.0 63.0 65.0 59.0 59.0 65.0 |SE

4 E

5 SE

ESE 2

2 E

5 SSE

5 SW

4 E

4 E

4 SE

0.00

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

1

0.00

GA.M., close fog; 8 A.M., openings in fog; noon,

fine, cloudy, hazy.

5

0.00

6 A.M., fog with openings at intervals; 11 A.M.,

close fog, drizzly rain at intervals.

4 0.05

Close wet fog throughout.

2 0.00

4

0.0

4 0.08

Do. do. do.

A.M., passing fog; 8 A.M., overcast, hazy: 2 P.M. passing fog and showery.

Ruin past night; passing fog throughout.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON Bay.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

THERMO-

METER.

WINDS.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

'DATE.

Self Registering.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

| Min. | Max.

NOON.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON.

Dirn. F.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

1876.

April 8 29.88 29.89 29.90 29.88 29.85 65.0 72.0 69.0 64.0 68.0 67.0 68.0 74.0 Calm

0 E

1 E

2

Cloudy and fine throughout.

i

?

""

929.87 29.87 29.89 29.83 29.80 67.0 70.0 69.0 66.0 67.0 67.0 65.063.0 E

2 E

3 E

2

Do.

do.

do.

"

10 29.80 29.80 29.80 29.76 29.74 69,070.0 69.0 67.0 69.0 69.0 65.0:72.0 E

1 Calm

0

E

2

i

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast and showery; 6

P.M., cloudy and showery.

11 29.74, 29.76 29,75 29.72 29.69 71.0 | 70.0 70.0 70.0 69.0 | 69.0 |67.0 72.0 E

!

1 ENE

1 NE

1

Cloudy and misty.

"}

12 29.74 29.79 29.80 29.79 29.78, 68.0 69.0 71.0 67.0 68.069.5 | 65.0 | 70.0 | ENE

1 ESE

3 ESE

1

Overcast and hazy.

啤要

13 29.83 29.85 29.86 29.82, 29.79, 65.0 | 66.566.0 63.0 63.0 63.0 64.0 71.0 ?E

4 E

4 E

25

50

14 29.78 29.79 29.81 29.74 29.63 66.0 68.0 67.0 64.0 66.0 65.063.0 | 69.0 | ENE

1

E

7.7

4. E

46 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy; 3 P.M., passing

showers; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

Fine and cloudy throughout.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH APRIL, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 14th April, 1876.

Andrews, C. S. Andrews, C. A. 5

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Dawes, George 4

Gamble, Robert

Letters. Papers.

2

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

4

Davis, W. B.

1

Morrison Marks, F. W. 1

Packer, Mr. Pearson, Mr.

1 1

Dupont,

1

Burlingame

Monsr. C.

Harris, John S. 1 Holber, Han

Myer, Madme. R.1

Parsons, R. T. 1

Stirling, Patrick 3 Stephens, T. 1 S?, H. Roque de 1

1

1

Mun Kee

1

Piton, Capt.

1

De Silva, S.

1

Ho Cheaw Chea 1

Dr. J. S.

Mun Hing

1

J. G.

Baltzer, T.

1

Doriani, Madame 1

Burns, J. P.

Dodds, J.

1 book.

Hausen, J. A. Hurst, R. W. 1

1

Medon, Monsr. 1

Place, Ed. Wm. 2

Tiang Pean

Martin, Charles 1

Thomson, David 1

Bowden, J.

1

Marks, D.

1

Fong Mow

1

Fenn, James

1 regd.

Concei??o,

1

Founby, John

2

Johnstone,

Somerset Jones, E. A.

} 4

Morgard, Mr.

1

Ryall, Mr.

1

Kidshard. G.

Morris, J.

3

1

Vanvig, L.

1

1

Morris, H.

1

(Pilot)

Maria

Francis. P.,

Chiong Siu

1

1

(Butler)

Kaiser, N.

1

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 17.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 22ND APRIL, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 5 OF 1876.

TUESDAY, 11TH APRIL, 1876.

PRESENT:

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN, C.M.G.). The Honourable the Attorney General (JonN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY).

The Honourable PHINEAS Ryrie.

The Honourable HENRY Lowcock.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Council meets this day at 2.30 P.M., by Special Summons.

The Minutes of the previous Meeting of Council are read and confirmed.

His Excellency the Governor moves the second reading of the Bill to authorise the "China Traders'

Insurance Company, Limited," to sub-divide its Shares.

  The Honourable W. KESWICK, seconded by the Honourable II. Lowcock, moves as an Amendment that the Bill be not read a second time.

Debate ensues, and finally the Council divides—

For the Amendment (3).

Mr. KESWICK.

Mr. LowcoCK.

Mr. RYRIE.

Against (5).

THE ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

THE COLONIAL SECRETARY. THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

THE GOVERNOR.

The previous motion is then put and carried, and the Bill is read a second time. The Council then goes into Committee upon the Clauses of the Bill.

  It is moved by the Honourable the Chief Justice, and seconded by the Honourable the Colonial Secretary, "that the "China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited,' be required to appear by Counsel or otherwise at the Bar of the Council, and there prove by evidence the facts alleged in the preamble to the Bill."

Carried nemine dissentiente.

Read a first time a Bill to repeal Ordinance No. 1 of 1876.

  The Honourable the Attorney General having explained that it has become necessary to repeal Ordinance No. 1 of 1876, owing to difficulties which it is feared may arise in the case. of Passenger Steamers leaving at so short notice from the ports as to be unable to communicate with Hongkong for the procuring of a licence,-

His Excellency moves that the standing orders be suspended, and the Bill passed through all its stages at one sitting.

  The Bill is then read a second time, committed and passed, bearing the Title of An Or- dinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to repeal Ordinance No. 1 of 1876.

Read a first time a Bill to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of

Chinese Emigrants.

His Excellency adjourns the Council until Saturday, the 22nd instant, at 10 A.M.

Read and confirmed, this 22nd Day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY,

Governor.

186

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND APRIL, 1876.

Title.

Preamble.

Interpretation.

Shares may be divided into shares of smaller amount.

Special resolution to be embodied in

HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 4 CF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to authorise "The China Traders' Insurance Com- pany, Limited," to sub-divide its shares.

[22nd April, 1876.]

HEREAS "The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited" is a Public Company duly Incorporated and Limited by shares under the provisions of the "The Companies Ordinance, 1865," and whereas the Memorandum of Association of the said Company provides that the Capital of the Company is one million of dollars divided into two hundred shares of five thousand dollars each, and whereas the whole of the said shares have been issued, and the sum of one thousand dollars has been paid up on each share, and a further call of five hundred dollars upon each share has been made, and whereas the said Company has found that shares of five thousand dollars each are too large to be readily marketable, and the Company is therefore desirous of sub-dividing the existing shares into shares of smaller amount, and whereas the said Company in order to effectuate its desire has applied to have the necessary powers therefor conferred upon it by means of this Ordinance: Be it therefore enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. In the interpretation of this Ordinance, the expression "The Company" shall mean "The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited."

II. It shall be lawful for the Company, by special resolution, to modify the conditions contained in its Memorandum of Association so as by sub-division of its shares or any of them to divide its Capital or any part thereof into shares of any amount not less than fifteen hundred dollars each provided that in the sub-division of the existing shares, the proportion between the amount which is paid, and the amount which is unpaid on each share of reduced amount shall be the same as it was in the case of the existing share or shares, from which the share of reduced amount is derived.

III. The Statement of the number and amount of the shares into which the Capital of the Company is divided contained Memorandum in every copy of the Memorandum of Association issued after the of Association, passing of any such special resolution, shall be in accordance with such resolution, and if the Company make default in com- plying with the provisions of this section, it shall incur a penalty not exceeding five dollars for each copy in respect of which such default is made, and every Director, Manager and Secretary of the Company who knowingly or wilfully authorises or permits such default shall incur the like penalty. All such penalties may be recovered before a Magistrate in a summary way.

IV. This Ordinance shall come into force on such day as shall be hereafter fixed by proclamation under the hand of the Governor.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 22nd day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 77.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Return of the Revenue and Expenditure of the Colony for 1875 is published for general information, with the Comparative Statement for the years 1874 and 1875.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

1

186

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND APRIL, 1876.

Title.

Preamble.

Interpretation.

Shares may be divided into shares of smaller amount.

Special resolution to be embodied in

HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 4 CF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to authorise "The China Traders' Insurance Com- pany, Limited," to sub-divide its shares.

[22nd April, 1876.]

HEREAS "The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited" is a Public Company duly Incorporated and Limited by shares under the provisions of the "The Companies Ordinance, 1865," and whereas the Memorandum of Association of the said Company provides that the Capital of the Company is one million of dollars divided into two hundred shares of five thousand dollars each, and whereas the whole of the said shares have been issued, and the sum of one thousand dollars has been paid up on each share, and a further call of five hundred dollars upon each share has been made, and whereas the said Company has found that shares of five thousand dollars each are too large to be readily marketable, and the Company is therefore desirous of sub-dividing the existing shares into shares of smaller amount, and whereas the said Company in order to effectuate its desire has applied to have the necessary powers therefor conferred upon it by means of this Ordinance: Be it therefore enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. In the interpretation of this Ordinance, the expression "The Company" shall mean "The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited."

II. It shall be lawful for the Company, by special resolution, to modify the conditions contained in its Memorandum of Association so as by sub-division of its shares or any of them to divide its Capital or any part thereof into shares of any amount not less than fifteen hundred dollars each provided that in the sub-division of the existing shares, the proportion between the amount which is paid, and the amount which is unpaid on each share of reduced amount shall be the same as it was in the case of the existing share or shares, from which the share of reduced amount is derived.

III. The Statement of the number and amount of the shares into which the Capital of the Company is divided contained Memorandum in every copy of the Memorandum of Association issued after the of Association, passing of any such special resolution, shall be in accordance with such resolution, and if the Company make default in com- plying with the provisions of this section, it shall incur a penalty not exceeding five dollars for each copy in respect of which such default is made, and every Director, Manager and Secretary of the Company who knowingly or wilfully authorises or permits such default shall incur the like penalty. All such penalties may be recovered before a Magistrate in a summary way.

IV. This Ordinance shall come into force on such day as shall be hereafter fixed by proclamation under the hand of the Governor.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 22nd day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

No. 77.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Return of the Revenue and Expenditure of the Colony for 1875 is published for general information, with the Comparative Statement for the years 1874 and 1875.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

1

REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE COLONY OF HONGKONG DURING THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER, 1875.

REVENUE.

27,700.00

8,400.00

3,300.00

115.00

1,600.00

1,175.00

137,000.00

AMOUNT.

C.

S

147,496.46

57,646.79

CIVIL DEPARTMENTS:—

Governor,

Colonial Secretary, Colonial Treasurer, Auditor General, Clerk of Councils,. Surveyor General,.

Postmaster General,....

Registrar General,

Harbour Master,.

Lighthouses,

Collector of Stamp Revenue,

Judicial Departments,

Registrar of Companies,....

EXPENDITURE.

AMOUNT.

C.

27,495.24

19,300,82

8,813.38

17,269 30

1,026.49

30,639.31

36,704 10

16,037.17

32.887.79

3,954.88

3.967 26

47,997.41

192.00

5.970.00

Land Revenue,

Rents, exclusive of Lands,.

LICENCES:-

Spirit Retailers,

Pawnbrokers,

Auctioneers,

Tenements for Emigrants,.

Emigration Brokers, ·

Billiard Tables and Bowling Alleys,

Opium Monopoly,.

Boarding Houses,

Marriage,

Chinese Undertakers,

Money Changers,

Marine Store Dealers,.

Spirit Distillers,

TAXES:-

Stamps..

Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates,

Fines, Forfeitures, and Fees of Court-:—

Postage,

Fines,

Forfeitures,

Fees,

FEES OF Or

On Cemetery}

Licenon: for J

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND APRIL, 1876.

240.00

30.00

70.00

705.00

2,855.00

210.00

Ecclesiastical Department,

Educational,

do.,

21,393.42

182,900.00 | Medical,

do.,

31,577,20

104,534.82

186,097.81

Police Magistrates' do.,

17,620,22

Police

do.,

179,425.17

290,632.63 Gaol

do.,

30,911.19

56,391.50

Fire Brigade

do.,

9,923.08

Government Gardens Department,

4,392.67

10,166.62

Pensions, Retired Allowances, and Gratuities,.

14,835.20

1,458.07

Charitable Allowances,

3.452.80

4,260.24

Transport,

3,108.52

15.884.93

Works and Buildings,.

110,727.52

874.75

Roads, Streets, and Bridges,

41,134.85

16,950.25

Lighthouses,

5,001.93

3,323.03

1,829.88

1,597.00

Miscellaneous Services,

Military Contribution,

Land and Houses purchased,

44,497.25

3,160.80

97,905.54

339.00

of Hawkers,

Cargo Boats Cert:lentes

Registration of Henscholders,

Bo. of Servants, XC.,

Official Signatures,

Registration of D.ds.

Shipping Seamen,

Registry of Bet

Do.

of Cargo Boots and Crew,

Do.

1,205.00

204.25

148.00

2,084.00

6,654.00

Examination of Masters and Mates,

840.00

Slip Surveys,

50.00

Colonial Registers,

85.00

Bferchant Shipping Act,

465.00

Registry of Carriages, Chairs, &C.,

1,763.80

Registration of Co: .panies,

138.00

Medical Fees on Examination of Emigrants,

14,291.25

Registration of Births, &c.,

42.30

Light Dues,

10,781.90

Registration of Trade Mark,

25.00

Licences for Steam Launch,

40.00

63,741.41

Sale of Government Property,

4,163.12

Reimbursements,

39,813.42

Interest,

7,891.57

Miscellaneous Receipts,

23,724.78

Special Receipts under Ordinance No. 10 of 1867,

6,337.70

TOTAL,

896,624.31

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th April, 1876.

TOTAL,...

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Examined,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Auditor General.

C. MAY,

869,822.51

Acting Colonial Treasurer.

187

188

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND APRIL, 1876.

REVENUE.

C.

Land Revenne,..

Rents, exclusive of Lands,

131,834.25

53,924.14

COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF THE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURE OF THE COLONY OF HONGKONG IN 1874 AND 1875.

1874.

$

1875.

INCREASE.

C.

$ C. 147,496.46 15,662.21 57,646.79 3,722.65

DECREASE.

C.

EXPENDITURE.

1874.

1875.

INCREASE. DECREASE.

CIVIL DEPARTMENTS:-

C.

C.

Governor,

25,559.08

LICENCES:-

Colonial Secretary,

22,252.50

27,495.24

19,300.82

1,936.16

Spirit Retailers,

28,943.75

27,700.00

1,243.75

Colonial Treasurer,

8,837.25

8,813.38

2,951.68

23.87

Pawnbrokers,

7,700.00

8,400.00

700.00

Auditor General,

16,757.06

17,209.30

Auctioneers,

3,300.00

3,300.00

Tenements for Emigrants,

63.95

115.00

51.05

Clerk of Councils,. Surveyor General,

1,021.85

1,026.49

27,578.39

30,639.31

512.24

4.64

3,060.92

Emigration Brokers,

1,800.00

1,600.00

200.00

Postmaster General,.

40,985.38

36,704.10

Billiard Tables and Bowling Alleys,

1,350.00

1,175.00

175.00

Registrar General,

15,095.73

16,037.17

941.44

Opium Monopoly,.

131,000.00

137,000.00

6,000.00

Harbour Master,

32,895.84

32.887.79

4,281.28

8.05

Boarding Houses,..

288.00

240.00

48.00

Lighthouses,..

3,954.88

3,954.88

Marriage,

40.00

30.00

10.00

Collector of Stamp Revenue,

4,113.09

3,967.26

145.83

Chinese Undertakers,

80.00

70.00

10.00

Judicial Departments,

43,541.52

47,397.41

3,855.89

Money Changers,.

715.00

705.00

10.00

Registrar of Companies,

192.00

192.00

Marine Store Dealers,

2,400.00

2,855.00

45.00

Ecclesiastical Department,

5,070.00

5,070.00

Spirit Distillers,

110.00

210.00

100.00

Educational

Do.,

18,566.39

21,393.42

2,827.03

TAXES:-

Medical

Do.,

28,813.66 31,577.20

2,763.54

Stamps,

100,191.49

104,534.82

4,343.33

Police Magistrates' Do.,

16,000.95

17,620.22

1,619.27

P. lice, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates,

187,599.37

186.097.81

1,501.56

Police

Do.,

174,617.14

179,425.17

4,808.03

Postage,

63,887.10

56.891.50

7,495.60

Gaol

Do.,

29,918.77 30,911.19

932.42

Fines of Courts,

12,192.76

10.166.62

2,026.14

Fire Brigade

Do.,

9,122.66

9,923.08

800.42

Forfeitures of Courts,

726.33

1,458.07

731.74

Fees of Courts,

4,227.47

4,260.24

32.77

Government Gardens Department,

Pensions, Retired Allowances, and Gratuities,

4.210.46

4,392.67

182.21

18,884.90

14,835.20

4,049.70

FEES OF OFFICE:-

Charitable Allowances,

2,860.00

3,452.80

On Cemetery Burials,

1,059.50

874.75

184.75 Transport,

3,031.84

3,108.52

592.80

76.68

Licences for Junks, &c.,

16,178.00

16,950.25

772.25

Works and Buildings,

159,755 46

110,727.52

49,027.04

Registry of Boats,...

8.543.66

8,323.03

220.63

Roads, Streets, and Bridges,.

39,073.45

41.134.85

2,061.40

Do.

of Cargo Boats and Crew,

1,952 83

1,839.88

112.95

Lighthouses,

35,110.64

Do.

of Hawkers,

1,952.25

1,597.00

355.25

Miscellaneous Services,

37,149.81

5.001.93 44,497.25 7,347,44

30,108.71

Cargo Boats Certificates, -

325.00

339.00

14.00

Land and Houses Purchased,

4.445.00

Registration of Householders,

Do. of Servants, &c.,

1,035.50

218.00

1,205.00

169.50

Military Contribution,

96,018.72

3,160.80

97,905.54

1,284.20

1,886.82

204.25

13.75

Official Signatures,

196.00

148.00

48.00

Registration of Deeds,

1,493.00

2,084.00

501.00

Shipping Seanien,..

5,780.00

6,654.00

874.00

Examination of Masters and Mates,

480.00

840.00

360.00

Ship Surveys,

50.00

50.00

Colonial Registers,

20.00

85.00

65.00

Merchant Shipping Act,

435.74

465.00

29.26

Registry of Chairs, Carriages, &c.,

1,677.40

Registration of Companies, -

217.25

Medical Fees on Examination of Emigrants,

10,182.25

Registration of Births, &c.,

53.40

Light Dues,

Registration of Trade Marks,

Licences for Steam Launch,

1,763.80

138.00

14,291.25

42.30

10,781.90

25.00

40.00

86.40

79.25

4,159.00

11.10

10,781.90

25.00

40.00

Sale of Government Property,

3,700 78

Reimbursements,

37,149 49

Interest,

9.965.63

4,163.12

39,813.42

7,891.57

462.34

2,663.93

2,074.06

Miscellaneous Receipts,

17,791.82

Special Receipts under Ordinance No. 10 of 1867,

7,068.80

854,799.91

23,724.78

6,337.70

5,932.96

896,624.31

€8,420.29

731.10

16,595.89

921,479.54 8.0,822.61 40,224.23

Deduct Decrease,.

16,595.89

Nett Increase,

41,824,40

Colonial Treasury, Victoria, Hongkong, 15th April, 1876.

Deduct Increase,

Nett Decrease,

A. F. ALVES, Accountant.

Examined,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Auditor General,

91,881.26

40,224.23

.S

51,657.03

C. MAY,

Acting Colonial Ti

casurer.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND APRIL, 1876.

No. 78.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Table of Meteorological Observations, taken at the Government Civil Hospital during the Month of March, 1876, is published for general information.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th April, 1876.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 1876. 86 feet above mean low level of Spring Tides.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

189

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

HYGROMETER.

WIND.

DAY OF MONTH.

MOVE-

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

DAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

MAX.

IN THE SHADE.

Max, and Min. of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

SUN,

MAX.

SUN,

BULB

MIN.

ON

BULB

IN

VACUO.

DIUR-

NAL

RANGE, Ex- GRASS. IN

POSED.

SHADE.

MIN. DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN IN SOIL, SHADE. SHADE.

6

INCHES

DEEP.

HUMIDITY

COMPLETE SATURATION

100.

DEW POINT.

QUARTER.

MENT

DURING

RAIN IN

INCHES

DURING

THE

PREVI-

CLOUD.

0-10.

24 hours ous 24 HOURS. IN MILES.

A.M. 3 P.M.

Min.

Temp. ut Max. Noon.

Wednesday,

30.04

29.92

Thursday,

Friday,

30.04

29.99

30.10

30.06

4 Saturday,

30.04 30.01

Sunday,

29.95 29.89

55.0

Monday,..

29.95 29.89

58.0

Tuesday,..

29.95 29.89

Wednesday,

30.05

30.02

9

Thursday,

30.05

29.93

56.0 62.0 61.0

10 Friday,

30.05

30.01

56.0 69.0

11 | Saturday,

30.04

29.94

57.0 63.0

62.0

12 Sunday,

30.02

29.91

13 Monday,

29.92

29.85

14 Tuesday,

30.03 29.94

15

Wednesday,

30.03

29.91

16 Thursday,

29.94

29.89

17 Friday,

29.94

29.89

18

Saturday,

29.94

29.89

19 Sunday, 20 Monday,

30.04 29.92

30.04 29.90

21 Tuesday,

30.07 30.02

22

Wednesday,

23 Thursday,.

30.03

29.94

29.84 29.75

24 Friday,

29.82

29.74

25 Saturday,

29.78

29.73

26 Sunday,

27 Monday,.

28 Tuesday,

29.88

29.86

29.98

29.97

58.0 68.0 62.0 72.0 60.0 70.0 65.0 54.0 61.0 57.0 58.0 61.0 60.0 53.0 66.0 64.0 61.0 74.0 72.0 58.0 06.0 61.0 57.0 63.0 61.0 58.0 68.0: 67.0 59.0 69.0 67.0 59.0 65.0 62.0 60.0 66.0 64.0 61.0 76.0 75.0 70.0- 79.0 77.0 59.0 70.0 67.0

58.0

85.

132.

29.93 29.91

59.0 67.0 64.0

31

Mean

29 Wednesday, . 30 Thursday,

Friday,

Summary of March, 1875:-Mean Shade Temp.,

29.93

29.92 29.87

29.88 29.79

29.97 29.90

29.87

58.0 65.0 62.0 59.0 64.0 62.0 58.0 64.0 62.0

57.9 66.7 64.3 101.

.68.3

Total Rain fall,

39.2

Rain fell on

59.1 | 62.7

4 days.

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.

56.0 63.0 61.0 109. 97. 49.0 7.0 48.0 56.0 59.0 60.0 57.0 58.0 88. 56.0 63.0 60.0 104. 93. 49.0 7.0 44.0 56.0 59.0 59.0 56.0 63.0 60.0 103. 93. 49.0 7.0 44.0 56.0 59.0 58.0 54.0 55.0 62.0 59.0 101. 92. 48.0 7.0 44.0 55.0 57.0 59.0 54.0

63.0 60.0 106. 94. 50.0 8.0 44.0 56.0 60.0 61.0

69 0 67.0 139. 119. 54.0 11.0 65.0 59.0 62.0 69.0 59.0 75.0 72.0 114. 99. 58.0 16.0 41.0 66.0 70.0 72.0 68.0 57.0 64.0 60.0 85. 81. 51.0 7.0 30.0 53.0 63.0 60.0

70. 70. 46.0 6.0 24.0 57.0 58.0 67.0 122. 112. 51.0 13.0 61.0 59.0 65.0 110. 91. 50.0 6.0 41.0 60.0 60.0 67.0 123. 113. 53.0 10.0 60.0 60.0 65.0 70.0 136. 120. 10.0 62.0 63.0 68.0 124. 112. 52.0 10.0 60.0 61.0 63.0 65.0 60.0 62.0 82. 83. 81. 79. 46.0 7.0 33.0 55.0 56.0 57.0 54.0 55.0 87. 87. 76. 72. 46.0 8.0 26.0 55.0 57.0 60.0 55.0 57.0 87. 82. 81. 46.0 13.0 35.0 56.0 62.0 64.0 60.0 61.0 88. 82. 118. 51.0 13.0 67.0 59.0 67.0 72.0 65.0 69.0 88. 84.

85. 80. 49.0 8.0 31.0 59.0 61.0 61.0 56.0 56.0 72. 72. 82. 78. 49.0 6.0 29.0 59.0 60.0 61.0 55.0 57.0 71. 77. 92. 86. 51.0 10.0 35.0 60.0 63.0 67.0 60.0 64.0 82. 83.

106. 93. 52.0 10.0 41.0 61.0 63.0 65.0 59.0 61.0 77. 78.

76. 74. 49.0 7.0 25.0 59.0 63,0 62.0 59.0 60.0 77. 88.

76. 74. 51.0 6.0 23.0 59.0 65.0 64.0 63.0

110. 95. 53.0 15.0 42.0 61.0 71.0 76.0 69.0

86. 84. 54.0 9.0 30.0 62.0 75,0 72.0 73.0 69.0 89. 75. 75. 53.0 11.0 22.0 63.0 66.0 61.0 63.0 58.0 83. 96. 91. 53.0 8.0 38.0 62.0 63.0 64.0 60.0 61.0 82. 82. 89. 82. 52.0 7.0 30.0 61.0 62.0 62.0 60.0 60.0 88. 74. 74. 52.0 5.0 22.0 61.0 62.0 62.0 60.0 71. 71. 51.0 6.0 20.0 60.0 61.0 61.0 59.0 90. 50.8 8.8

3.01 inches.

88.

55.2 56.2 N.E.

S.E.

219

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

9

56.0 56.0 82.

82.

53.3

53.3 E.

E.

252

0.03

55.0 71.

81.

49.5

52.3 IN.

N.

231

56.0 81.

82.

51.2

53.3 IN.E.

N.E.

225

56.0

58.0 76.

82.

52.5 55.4 N.E.

N.

341

60.0

66.0 88.

83.

58.3

63.7 IS.E.

E.

219

aaaaaa

69.0 88.

84.

66.5

66.7 E.

Calm

187

0.36

59.0

57.0 82.

88.

57.5

55.2

N.E.

N.

236

1.26 10

61.0

56.0 59.0 87.

88.

54.2

57.3

N.

N.

219

0.06

10

68.0

61.0 64.0 78.

78.

57.7

60.8

Calm N.

221

9

62.0 55.0 57.0 71. 67.0 62.0 70.0 66.0

72.

50.6 52.7

N.E.

239

04.0 83. 83. 68.0 88. 88.

59.5 61.6 E.

187

64.4

66.5

N.E. Calm 193

0.29

57.5

59.5

N.E.

S.E.

154

0.18

52.1

53.2 E.

N.E.

291

1.79

10

53.2

54.4 E.

E.

326

0.15

10

58.3

58.5 E.

E.

279

10

63.4

66.7

Calm W.

199

0.26 9

51.7

51.7 E.

289

0.11 10

50.6

53.5 IN.E.

E.

236

0.65 10

10

57.5

61.6 E.

Calm

169

0.09

10

10

55.6

57.7 E.

?E.

259

0.27

10

55.6

58.3 S.E.

E.

283

1.38 10

10

62.0 88.

88.

61.4

60.3 E.

E.

379

2.85 10

10

74.0 88.

89.

67.5 72.6 Calm

S. E.

219

0.05 10

9

84.

71.6

66.7 E.

E.

271

0.28 10

10

82.

60.6

55.4 E.

N.

217

0.79 10

10

57.5

58.5 E.

E.

289

0.04 8

10

88.

58.3

58.3 E.

E.

297

0.23 10

10

60.0 88.

59.0 88.

88.

58.3 58.3 S.E.

E.

326

0.83 10

10

88.

57.3 57.3 E.

E.

276

...

10

9

63.9 59.8

61.0 82.

83. 57.3 58.6

249

...

11.95

:

1874:-

..64.7

3.11

12

""

""

""

99

""

""

""

>>

"

1873:-

64.7

0.23

2

""

""

""

""

""

""

""

""

""

>>

"

1872:-

66.3

0.55

""

""

""

>>

""

""

""

""

>>

>>

1871:-

65.8

0.37

""

""

""

""

>>

"2

>>

>>

""

55

"}

1870:-

.68.0

3.30

C. J. WHARRY, M.D.,

Superintendent.

23

""

""

""

""

""

>>

""

"3

""

""

190

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND APRIL, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 79.

   The following Returns, received from Mr. HENRY DICKIE, of the quantity of Spirits distilled at the China Sugar Refinery, are published for general information.

Do.

do.

Gallons.

2,652

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 10th January, 1876,

10th April, 1876, ..........................4,176 By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th April, 1876.

No. 80.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners, received from the French Consul at this port, reporting the exhibition of a new Light on the Island of Hou Dau, Tonquin, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th April, 1876.

AVIS AUX NAVIGATEURS.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   Le Consul de France ? Ha?-Phong (Tonquin) pr?vient les navigateurs qu'un nouveau feu a ?t? allum? sur l'Ile Hou Dau le ler Avril 1876.

   Ce feu est blanc, fixe et ?claire les deux tiers de l'horizon depuis le nord 14° 30': rel?vement de la pointe Dao-Son jusqu'au sud, 45° 30′ ?E.

Il est situ? par lat. 20° 40′ 00′′ N. et long. 104° 26′ 49′′ E. et ?lev? de 50m. au dessus du niveau de la basse-mer. Sa port?e par un temps clair est de 8 milles.

No. 75.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for the repairs of the footway and side channel between Ice House Street and Wardley Street, Queen's Road Central.

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th April, 1876.

No. 74.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 24th instant, for the repairs of Old Bailey Street.

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th April, 1876.

No. 70.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 25th instant, for levelling, reforming and channelling the Streets, Drainage improvements, &c., in the Village of Stanley.

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

}

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND APRIL, 1876.

NOTICE.

191

Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the Second Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of April next.

    It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 30th of April, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th March, 1876.

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 21ST APRIL, 1876. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER,

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter. meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo-

meter.

Min.

Max.

April 15

29.87

68.5

29.86

16

29.86

""

79

17

29.82

80

""

18

29.93

72

""

19

30.00

71

97

20

29.87

""

21

29.89

72

2 8 R = R

29.89

78

29.79

80

29.90

29.98

72

70.5

29.81

29.86

75

SRA?R?R

69.5

65

71.5

29.79

72

70

80

29.84

78

76.5

81

29.74

79

78.5

71

75

29.90

73

70.5

74.5

29.91

783

69.5

68.5

73.5

29.70

71

68.5

75

29.80

75

""

DATE.

1876.

A.M.

BAROMETER.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER.

WET BULB,

DRY BULB.

6 A.M.

NOON.

P.M.

A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

THERMO-

METER,

Self Registering.

Min. Max.

NOON.

Apr. 15 128.11 28.13 28.14 28.09 28.09 67.0 71.0 70.0 67.0 70.0 70.0 65.0 72.0 ESE

RAIN.

WINDS.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

NOON.

6 P.M.

F.

La inches during the precious 24 hours.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

4 ESE 4 ESE

4

0.04

Fog with rain past night; 8 A.M., fine, cloudy,

JA

"

?

1628.13 28.15 28.14 28.07. 28.0771.0 72.0 72.0 71.0 72.0 72.0 70.0 73.5 SW 17 28.09 28.10 28.07 28.04 28.043 72.0 78.0 73.0 72.0 73.0 73.0 72.0 73.0 SW 18 28.13 28.17, 215 28.14 28.14 67.0 66.5 66.5 67.0 66.5 66.5 65.5 73.0 E

6

SW

6 SSW

5

0.00

hazy; 3 P.M., close wet fog. Close wet fog throughout.

6: SW

4 E

6 SW

4 N

6

0.03

Close wet fog and showery

0.20

intervals throughout. Passing fog and showery at intervals through-

at

!

out.

:

19 28.21 28.22 28.22 28.18 28.1765.064.0 66.0

65.0 64.0 65.5 63.0 66.5 E

:

+1

20 128.12 28.11 28.08 28.02 28.04 64.0 67.5 65.0

2128.06 28.12 28.12 28.07 28.07 60.0 61.0 65.0 60.0 63.562.5 59.5

64.0 67.5 65.0 63.0 68.0 SE

?

68.0 NW

2 E

4 SE

4 NNW

2 NE

0.47

5 W

2

0.06

4 NNW 4 2.71

6 A.M., close wet fog; noon, fine, slight fog at

intervals.

Fog with rain, thunder and lightning at inter-

vals throughout.

Fine, clear throughout.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEP?T, KOWLOON Bay.

DATE.

6 A.M.

BAROMETER.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

G P.M.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

THERMO- METER.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

6 P.M. NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

3 Cloudy and fine.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; 9 A.M., passing showers; 6 P.M.,

cloudy and fine.

06 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy and fine; 6 P.M.,

cloudy with showers.

1876.

"

Apr. 15 29.76 29.76 29.77 29.71 29.70 68.0 72.0 71.5 67.0 71.0 71.0 65.0 73.0 ENE

16 29.74 29.74 29.75, 29.69 29.70 73.0 78.0 81.0

2 ENE

18 29.74 29.79 29.79 29.79 29.81 72.0 79.0 72.0 71.0 72.5 71.0 70.0 80.0

72.0 77.0 79.0 69.0 78.0, E 17 29.71. 29.71 29.71 29.66 29.65 76.0 81.0 78.5 76.0 79.0 78.0 74.083.0 Calm

ESE

!

?

1 Calm

!

0 S

4 ENE

0 SW

4 Calm

2

2 E

3 NNE

3

35

!

17

  19 29.85 29.88 29.89 29.82 29.81 72.0 73.0 72.5 71.0 70.0 71.0 70.0 74.0 Calm 20 29.80, 29.79 29.75 29.64 29.61 71.0 71.0 71.0 70.0 70.0 70.0 69.0 74.0 E

!

0 E !

2 E

1

1 ENE

2 W

1

!

21 29.69 29.84 29.77 29.74 29.71 69.0 74.0 75.0 66.0 67.0 70.0 67.075.0 WNW

1 W

2 W

1

!

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy and fine; 3 P.M., heavy showers; 6 P.M., cloudy with passing showers. Cloudy and fine throughout.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast with showers; 2 P.M., thunder and lightning with heavy rain; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

Fine and cloudy.

Detained for Postage.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Alier, Teresa, Barcelona,

Bishop, J. C., Walkerville, near Adelaide, Graves, Capt. H., Cape Coast Castle,..

Goupil, Monsr., Papeeti, Tahite,

..1 Book.

.1 Letter.

.1 Letter. | Little, Miss Mary C., Norrvalk, Huron, Ohio,.......1 Paper. ..2 Papers. Marcus, Jr., Wm. N.,

Riddoch, James, Pinola, Adelaide, Scharrer, H., Germany,

For H. M. Ships.

.1 Paper. ..1 Book. .1 Sample.

Letters, Papers.

Letters.

Frolic

5

Kestrel

Letters. Papers.

1

Audacious 19

Egeria

2

Narcissus

Letters.

Letters.

Letters

Faps.

1

Topaze

1

Vigilant

3

1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND APRIL, 1876.

NOTICE.

191

Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the Second Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of April next.

    It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 30th of April, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th March, 1876.

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 21ST APRIL, 1876. REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER,

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter. meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo-

meter.

Min.

Max.

April 15

29.87

68.5

29.86

16

29.86

""

79

17

29.82

80

""

18

29.93

72

""

19

30.00

71

97

20

29.87

""

21

29.89

72

2 8 R = R

29.89

78

29.79

80

29.90

29.98

72

70.5

29.81

29.86

75

SRA?R?R

69.5

65

71.5

29.79

72

70

80

29.84

78

76.5

81

29.74

79

78.5

71

75

29.90

73

70.5

74.5

29.91

783

69.5

68.5

73.5

29.70

71

68.5

75

29.80

75

""

DATE.

1876.

A.M.

BAROMETER.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER.

WET BULB,

DRY BULB.

6 A.M.

NOON.

P.M.

A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

THERMO-

METER,

Self Registering.

Min. Max.

NOON.

Apr. 15 128.11 28.13 28.14 28.09 28.09 67.0 71.0 70.0 67.0 70.0 70.0 65.0 72.0 ESE

RAIN.

WINDS.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

NOON.

6 P.M.

F.

La inches during the precious 24 hours.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

4 ESE 4 ESE

4

0.04

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6 SSW

5

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intervals.

Fog with rain, thunder and lightning at inter-

vals throughout.

Fine, clear throughout.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEP?T, KOWLOON Bay.

DATE.

6 A.M.

BAROMETER.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

G P.M.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

THERMO- METER.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

6 P.M. NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

3 Cloudy and fine.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; 9 A.M., passing showers; 6 P.M.,

cloudy and fine.

06 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy and fine; 6 P.M.,

cloudy with showers.

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"

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2 ENE

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6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast with showers; 2 P.M., thunder and lightning with heavy rain; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

Fine and cloudy.

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Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 21st April, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

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day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

In the Goods of-

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KUM CHEONG,

EDOUARD ESTARICO,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

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OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

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and all other persons, to produce any Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, de- ceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction, on Monday, the Twenty-fourth day of April, A.D. 1876; 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,

THE

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. EDWARD NORTON in our firm, having ceased on 30th of June last, our business will after this date be carried on under the name and style of NORTON & Co.

EDWARD NORTON & Co. Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

TH

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. OTTO CHRISTIAN BEHN in our firm in Hong- kong and China, ceased on the 31st December, 1875.

WM. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 19th April, 1876.

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL CHURCH.

Annual General Meeting of Seatholders.

THE Annual General Meeting of the Scat-

holders of St. John's Cathedral Church will be held at the Vestry on Thursday, the 27th day of April instant, at 4.30 P.M., for the pur- pose of electing two Trustees for the ensuing year, and for passing the Accounts of the Tren- surer, under the provisions of Clauses 4 and 16 of Ordinance No. 2 of 1847.

EDMUND SHARP, Trustee and Treasurer to the Body of Trustees. Hongkong, 15th April, 1876.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

OTICE is hereby given, that all CREDI- TORS and other Persons having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JOHN WOTHERSPOON, late of Bangkok, in the Kingdom of Siam, who died on the 6th day of July, 1871, and whose Will was duly proved in the Probate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Hongkong by WILLIAM

HENRY BRERETON, of 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong, Solicitor, to whom Letters of Admi- nistration with the Will annexed were duly granted by the said Court on the 10th day of March, 1876, are hereby required to SEND in writing the PARTICULARS of their Claims or Demands to the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON, on or before the 1st day of July next; and notice is hereby also given, that at the expiration of the last mentioned day the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said JOHN WOTHERSPOON amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which he has then had notice; and that the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose Claims he has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Dated this 29th day of March, 1876.

VISH

W. H. BRERETON, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong, Solicitor.

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1

Johnstone,

Medon, Monsr. 1

Piton, Capt.

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Mun Kee Mun Hing

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Maria

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Wols, Louis

1

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Osborn, B.

1

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Willes, T. R.

3

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1

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1

Martha, Bro-

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2

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Beemah

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Ruth

1

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Rajah, s.s.

1

Victory

Cushan

1

Ellen

Ocean Chief

Rifleman

1

Vindex

1

Capelara Artica 1

Emmeline

1

Luera

1

Western Chief 1

Cristina, A. P. 1 regd.

Licka Till

2

Pelham

1

Star of China

1

Win. Manson

1

Charlotte

Flying Spur

Lyeemoon

Andrews

Flying Eagle

Leonore

Prince Louis 2 1 Pearl, s.s.

5

Star Queen Sophie

Young Siam

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 21st April, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

Its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

In the Goods of-

By Order,

KUM CHEONG,

EDOUARD ESTARICO,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

} deceased.

OTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

Νο

and all other persons, to produce any Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, de- ceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction, on Monday, the Twenty-fourth day of April, A.D. 1876; 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,

THE

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. EDWARD NORTON in our firm, having ceased on 30th of June last, our business will after this date be carried on under the name and style of NORTON & Co.

EDWARD NORTON & Co. Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

TH

NOTICE.

THE interest and responsibility of Mr. OTTO CHRISTIAN BEHN in our firm in Hong- kong and China, ceased on the 31st December, 1875.

WM. PUSTAU & Co. Hongkong, 19th April, 1876.

ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL CHURCH.

Annual General Meeting of Seatholders.

THE Annual General Meeting of the Scat-

holders of St. John's Cathedral Church will be held at the Vestry on Thursday, the 27th day of April instant, at 4.30 P.M., for the pur- pose of electing two Trustees for the ensuing year, and for passing the Accounts of the Tren- surer, under the provisions of Clauses 4 and 16 of Ordinance No. 2 of 1847.

EDMUND SHARP, Trustee and Treasurer to the Body of Trustees. Hongkong, 15th April, 1876.

Nor

NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

OTICE is hereby given, that all CREDI- TORS and other Persons having any CLAIMS or DEMANDS upon or against the Estate of JOHN WOTHERSPOON, late of Bangkok, in the Kingdom of Siam, who died on the 6th day of July, 1871, and whose Will was duly proved in the Probate Jurisdiction of the Supreme Court of Hongkong by WILLIAM

HENRY BRERETON, of 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong, Solicitor, to whom Letters of Admi- nistration with the Will annexed were duly granted by the said Court on the 10th day of March, 1876, are hereby required to SEND in writing the PARTICULARS of their Claims or Demands to the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON, on or before the 1st day of July next; and notice is hereby also given, that at the expiration of the last mentioned day the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said JOHN WOTHERSPOON amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims of which he has then had notice; and that the said WILLIAM HENRY BRERETON will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof so distributed to any person of whose Claims he has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Dated this 29th day of March, 1876.

VISH

W. H. BRERETON, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong, Solicitor.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 18.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 29TH APRIL, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 6 OF 1876.

SATURDAY, 22ND APRIL, 1876.

PRESENT:

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN, C.M.G.).

The Honourable the Attorney General (JOHN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

The Honourable HENRY Lowcock.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Council meets this day at 2.30 P.M., pursuant to adjournment.

The Minutes of the last Meeting of Council are read and confirmed.

His Excellency moves for a vote of $10,700 for the conversion of a portion of Stone Cutters'

Island Gaol into a Powder Magazine.

  His Excellency explains that the present Floating Gunpowder Dep?t, having been surveyed, is found to be no longer fit for the storage of powder, and it has become necessary to remove the powder elsewhere before the typhoon season comes on.

  A Report is read from the Surveyor General showing that the cost of converting part of Stone Cutters' Island Gaol into a Powder Repository, and of running out a wooden jetty into the harbour for the landing of the powder, will be $10,700.

  The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE begs to take the opportunity to mention an instance in which he had lately seen powder being taken along the Harbour from Stone Cutters' Island, in a common sampan, without any apparent precautions for its safety having been observed.

In reply, His Excellency informs the Honourable Member, that the matter will receive the closest attention, and that means will be taken to obviate its recurrence.

The vote is then passed nemine dissentiente.

Mr. NELSON, Chairman of the Board of Directors of The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited, and Mr. RAY, Secretary, both of whom are in attendance pursuant to notice, are called and examined and cross-examined relative to the allegations set forth in the Preamble to the Bill to authorise the China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited, to subdivide its shares.

  The Preamble is then considered, and certain alterations in it are made, after which, the Attorney General, seconded by the Chief Justice, moves "That the Preamble, as amended, stand part of the Bill."

  The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, seconded by the Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE, moves as an amendment "That the Preamble has not been proved."

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Debate ensues.

The Council divides,-

For the Amendment (3).

Mr. KESWICK.

Mr. LowcOCK.

Mr. RYRIE.

Against (5).

THE ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

THE GOVERNOR.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, seconded by the Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK, moves "That the Preamble be not adopted."

Debate ensues.

The Council divides,-

For the Amendment (3).

Mr. KESWICK.

Mr. Lowcock.

Mr. RYRIE.

Against (5).

THE ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER. THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

THE GOVERNOR.

The original motion is then put and carried, and the Council proceeds to consider the clauses of the Bill.

Certain amendments and alterations are made, and finally the Bill is committed.

His Excellency moves "That the Bill be read a third time and passed."

Debate ensues.

The Council divides,-

For the Motion (5).

THE ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER.

THE ATTORNEY GENERAL.

THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

THE GOVERNOR.

Against (3).

Mr. KESWICK.

Mr. LowCOCK. Mr. RYRIE.

The Bill is then read a third time, and passed, bearing the Title of-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to authorise “The China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited," to subdivide its shares,—being "No. 4 of 1876.” The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE, on behalf of the Un-official Members of Council, gives notice of his intention to protest against the Ordinance.

The Bill to amend the law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants, is read a second time, and the Council goes into committee upon the Clauses of the Bill.

On the motion of the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, the further consideration of the Bill is postponed.

His Excellency the Governor adjourns the Council until Wednesday, the 26th April, at 2.30 P.M.

JOHN SMALE,

Read and confirmed, this 26th Day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

Chief Justice, President.

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HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 5 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants. [26th April, 1876.]

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HEREAS by section V of "The Chinese Emigration Con- solidation Ordinance, 1874," it is enacted" that no Chinese "passenger ship, except ships about to proceed on a voyage of not more than thirty days' duration within the meaning of section "VIII of this Ordinance, shall clear out or proceed to sea, and the Emigration Officer shall not grant the certificate prescribed by "section IV of The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855, unless the master of such ship shall be provided with a licence under the "hand of the Governor and the public seal of the Colony to be "obtained in manner hereinafter mentioned"; and (paragraph 2) "that it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, from time to "time, to exempt from the operation of this section, any mail steamers or other vessels which are subject to the provisions "of The Chinese Passengers Act, 1855,' provided that the "Chinese passengers proceeding in such vessels be free emigrants “and under no contract of service whatever"; and whereas it is expedient that every Chinese passenger ship should be provided with a licence, and that the fee chargeable upon such licence should be reduced, and that the law should be amended as hereinafter provided: Be it therefore enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. Section V of" The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874" is hereby repealed, and the second section of this Ordinance is enacted instead thereof, and shall be read as if it had originally been inserted in the place of the said section V; and in any new edition of the Ordinances may be printed as section V of the said Ordinance.

Licensing of" Chinese Passenger Ships."

Title.

Preamble.

Repeal.

sea without a

II. No Chinese passenger ship shall clear out or proceed to sea, No Chinese and the Emigration Officer shall not grant the certificate prescribed passenger ship by section IV of "The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855," unless the to proceed to master of such ship shall be provided with a licence under the licence from hand of the Governor and the public seal of the Colony, or under the Governor. the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer, to be obtained in [Ord. 4 of manner hereinafter mentioned.

1870, sec. 3.]

2. Whenever any Chinese passenger ship is about to proceed Time and mode to sea upon any voyage of more than seven days' duration, the of application owners or charterers of such ship, or, if absent from the Colony, for licence in their respective agents, may, before such ship is laid on for the the Colony. conveyance of Chinese emigrants, and before any dep?t is opened [Ibid, sec. 4.] for their reception, apply in writing to the Colonial Secretary for a licence under the hand of the Governor and the public seal of the Colony for the conveyance of such emigrants and shall furnish all particulars as to the destination of the said ship and as to all other matters relating to the intended voyage and emigration which may be required of them.

3. Whenever any Chinese passenger ship, which is not pro- Time and mode vided with a licence covering her intended voyage, is about to of application proceed with free Chinese emigrants under no contract of service for licence at whatever from any port in China, or within one hundred miles of the ports out of

                          the Colony. the Coast thereof, upon a voyage of not more than thirty days' duration, the owners or charterers of such ship, or, if absent, their respective agents, may, before such ship is laid on for the convey- ance of Chinese emigrants, and before any dep?t is opened for their reception, apply in writing to the Emigration Officer at such port for a licence under his hand and seal for the conveyance of such emigrants upon the intended voyage only, and shall furnish all particulars as to the destination of the said ship, and as to all other matters relating to the intended voyage and emigration which may be required of them.

4. All such particulars shall, if so ordered, be verified upon Punishment oath before the Emigration Officer or any Justice of the Peace, for furnishing and every person who shall knowingly furnish untrue particulars, particulars. shall be liable to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for [Ibid, sec. 5.]

untrue

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steamers, &c.

any period not exceeding six calendar months, and to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, either in addition to or in substitu- tion of such imprisonment.

5. The Governor in Council may, at his discretion, grant to licences to mail any vessel a general licence for any period, or for any number of voyages, or for voyages to and from any specified port or ports, upon the condition that the vessel provided with such licence shall carry only free passengers under no contract of service whatever, except as hereinafter mentioned.

Conditions of licence and amount of fee. [Ibid, sec. 6.]

6. The granting of any licence shall be in the discretion of the Governor in Council, and in cases within the third paragraph of this section, shall be in the discretion of the Emigration Officer, and in every case shall be subject to the payment of a fee of five dollars, and to such conditions as may, from time to time, be prescribed under instructions from Her Majesty's Principal Secre- tary of State for the Colonies, and the Governor in Council may Council may impose such conditions on the granting of any licence as he shall think expedient in each particular case, provided the same shall not be contrary to or inconsistent with such instructions.

Governor in

impose

conditions.

Licence to specify time

7. Every licence, other than a general licence, granted under this section in respect of any Chinese passenger ship shall specify of departure; the period within which such ship shall clear out and proceed to sea: Provided always that it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, or Emigration Officer who granted the licence, from {Ibid, sec. 7.] time to time, to extend such period.

proviso for extension

thereof.

labourers and

The Governor 8. The Governor in Council may, at his discretion, authorise may authorise any person to engage any specified number of Chinese artisans, servants to be mechanics, labourers, or servants for any person resident in any British possession, and to make contracts in writing on behalf of such resident with the persons so engaged. Every such contract shall be made in triplicate, and one part shall be lodged in the office of the Emigration Officer; and such part shall be admissible in evidence without a stamp.

engaged for persons in British possessions.

1874 not to

Any vessel provided with a general licence may carry any per- sons so engaged without thereby affecting her licence. Ordinance 5 of 9. Nothing in "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordi- nance, 1874," shall prevent passengers, natives of Asia, from travelling in the first class cabin of any vessel which is provided with a general licence, on the same terms as passengers of other nationalities; or in the first or second class cabin, if the vessel carries more than two classes of passengers.

prevent

Chinese pas- sengers from travelling in first or second

cabin as other nationalities.

Power to

or other officer.

Such passengers are hereby exempted from the necessity of ob- taining contract passage tickets, or of submitting themselves to be mustered or inspected by any Emigration Officer, or medical officer, or other person.

Such passengers shall, however, be reckoned in calculating the number of passengers, natives of Asia, who are carried by the said vessel.

10. In case it shall be shown to the satisfaction of the Governor remove master in Council, at any time before the departure of a Chinese pas- [Ibid, sec. 8.] senger ship, that the master, mate, or any other officer of such ship is unfit for the proper discharge of his duties by reason of incompetency or misconduct, or for any other sufficient cause, it shall be lawful for the Governor, by order under his hand, to discharge and remove such master, mate, or other officer from the said ship, and thereupon the owners or charterers thereof, or their agents, shall forthwith appoint a master, or mate, or other officer, as the case may be, to be approved by the Emigration Officer, in the place of the one so discharged and removed as aforesaid.

11. In any of the following cases, namely:-

Power to revoke and cancel licence. [Ibid, sec. 9.]

Breach of

condition of licence.

(a.) If it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Governor in Council, or Emigration Officer, at any time before the departure of a Chinese passenger ship, that the parti- culars furnished to him in relation thereto under the second paragraph of this section are untrue, or that any condition of the said licence has been violated; (b.) If any Chinese passenger ship shall fail to clear out and proceed to sea, within the period specified in the licence granted under this section, or within such extended period as aforesaid;

(c.) If the owners or charterers of a Chinese passenger ship shall fail forthwith to appoint a master, mate, or other officer to be approved as aforesaid, in the place of any mas- ter, mate, or other officer discharged under the tenth paragraph of this section;

It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council or Emigration Officer to revoke the licence granted by him under this section in respect of such Chinese passenger ship, and to order that the said ship be seized and detained until her emigration papers (if already granted) be delivered up to be cancelled.

12. The breach of any condition of a licence granted under this section shall be deemed a breach of a regulation respecting Chinese passenger ships within the meaning of section II of “The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855.”

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Ordinance

13. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to apply Application of the whole or any part of the penalty recoverable in case of the penalty for non-observance or non-performance of the regulations of this sec- breach of this tion under the provisions of section V of "The Chinese Passengers' recoverable Act, 1855," towards the expenses of reconveying to their homes under “The intending emigrants by any vessel in respect of which the licence Chinese granted under this section shall have been revoked in manner Passengers' hereinbefore provided.

Act, 1855." [Ibid, sec. 10.] 14. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the Regulations of regulations contained in schedule A of "The Chinese Passengers' schedule 4 of Act, 1855."

"Chinese Pas- sengers' Act, 1855," not to be affected by this section.

III. This Ordinance shall not come into operation until Her Suspending Majesty's confirmation of the same shall have been proclaimed by clause. the Governor.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 26th day of April, 1876.

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H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following copy of an Order of the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council, and of the Treaty accompanying it, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th April, 1876.

WE

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

At the Court at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, the 5th day of February, 1876.

PRESENT,

The QUEEN'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

HEREAS by an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session of Parliament holden in the thirty-third and thirty-fourth years of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled "An Act for amending the Law relating to the Extradition of Criminals," and also by an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session of Parliament holden in the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh years of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled "An Act to amend the Extradition Act, 1870," it was amongst other things enacted, that where an arrangement has been made with any foreign State with respect to the surrender to such State of any fugitive criminals, Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, direct that the said Acts shall apply in the case of such foreign State; and that Her Majesty may, by the same or any subsequent Order, limit the operation of the Order, and restrict the same to fugitive criminals who are in or suspected of being in the part of Her Majesty's dominions specified in the Order, and render the operation thereof subject to such conditions, exceptions, and qualifications as may be deemed expedient:

And whereas a Treaty was concluded on the sixth day of January, 1874, between Her Majesty and the President of the Republic of Honduras, for the Mutual Extradition of Fugitive Criminals, which Treaty is in the terms following:—

     Her Majesty the Queen of the United King- dom of Great Britain and Ireland, and His Excellency the President of the Republic of Honduras, having judged it expedient, with a view to the better administration of justice and to the prevention of crime within the two countries and their jurisdictions, that persons charged with or convicted of the crimes hereinafter enumerated, and being fugitives from justice should, under certain circumstances, be reciprocally delivered up, have named as their Plenipotentiaries, to conclude a Treaty for this purpose (that is to say):-

Su Magestad la Reyna del Reyno Unido de la Gran Breta?a ? Irlanda, y su Excelencia el Presidente de la Rep?blica de Honduras, habiendo juzgado conveniente, con la mira de mejorar la administracion de justicia y prevenir los delitos en ambos paises y sus jurisdicciones, que las personas acusadas o convictas de los delitos que en seguida se enumeran, y que anden huyendo de la justicia, sean, bajo ciertas circunstancias, reciprocamente entregadas, han nombrado por sus Plenipotenciarios para concluir una Convencion al efecto:

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Ordinance

13. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to apply Application of the whole or any part of the penalty recoverable in case of the penalty for non-observance or non-performance of the regulations of this sec- breach of this tion under the provisions of section V of "The Chinese Passengers' recoverable Act, 1855," towards the expenses of reconveying to their homes under “The intending emigrants by any vessel in respect of which the licence Chinese granted under this section shall have been revoked in manner Passengers' hereinbefore provided.

Act, 1855." [Ibid, sec. 10.] 14. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the Regulations of regulations contained in schedule A of "The Chinese Passengers' schedule 4 of Act, 1855."

"Chinese Pas- sengers' Act, 1855," not to be affected by this section.

III. This Ordinance shall not come into operation until Her Suspending Majesty's confirmation of the same shall have been proclaimed by clause. the Governor.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 26th day of April, 1876.

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H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following copy of an Order of the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty in Council, and of the Treaty accompanying it, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th April, 1876.

WE

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

At the Court at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, the 5th day of February, 1876.

PRESENT,

The QUEEN'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

HEREAS by an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session of Parliament holden in the thirty-third and thirty-fourth years of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled "An Act for amending the Law relating to the Extradition of Criminals," and also by an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session of Parliament holden in the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh years of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled "An Act to amend the Extradition Act, 1870," it was amongst other things enacted, that where an arrangement has been made with any foreign State with respect to the surrender to such State of any fugitive criminals, Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, direct that the said Acts shall apply in the case of such foreign State; and that Her Majesty may, by the same or any subsequent Order, limit the operation of the Order, and restrict the same to fugitive criminals who are in or suspected of being in the part of Her Majesty's dominions specified in the Order, and render the operation thereof subject to such conditions, exceptions, and qualifications as may be deemed expedient:

And whereas a Treaty was concluded on the sixth day of January, 1874, between Her Majesty and the President of the Republic of Honduras, for the Mutual Extradition of Fugitive Criminals, which Treaty is in the terms following:—

     Her Majesty the Queen of the United King- dom of Great Britain and Ireland, and His Excellency the President of the Republic of Honduras, having judged it expedient, with a view to the better administration of justice and to the prevention of crime within the two countries and their jurisdictions, that persons charged with or convicted of the crimes hereinafter enumerated, and being fugitives from justice should, under certain circumstances, be reciprocally delivered up, have named as their Plenipotentiaries, to conclude a Treaty for this purpose (that is to say):-

Su Magestad la Reyna del Reyno Unido de la Gran Breta?a ? Irlanda, y su Excelencia el Presidente de la Rep?blica de Honduras, habiendo juzgado conveniente, con la mira de mejorar la administracion de justicia y prevenir los delitos en ambos paises y sus jurisdicciones, que las personas acusadas o convictas de los delitos que en seguida se enumeran, y que anden huyendo de la justicia, sean, bajo ciertas circunstancias, reciprocamente entregadas, han nombrado por sus Plenipotenciarios para concluir una Convencion al efecto:

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Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Edwin Corbett, Esq., Her Majesty's Charg? d'Affaires and Consul- General to said Republic of Honduras, &c.;

And his Excellency the President of the Republic of Honduras, the Se?or Don Augustin Gomez Carrillo, Deputy to the present Legislature of Guatemala, &c.;

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

The High Contracting Parties engage to deliver up to each other those persons who, being accused or convicted of a crime committed in the territory of the one Party, shall be found within the territory of the other Party, under the circum- stances and conditions stated in the present Treaty.

ARTICLE II.

It is agreed that Her Britannic Majesty and his Excellency the President of Honduras shall, on requisiton made in their name by their respec- tive Diplomatic Agents, deliver up to each other reciprocally any persons, except native subjects or citizens of the Party upon whom the requisition may be made, who, being accused or convicted, whether as a principal or an accessory, either before or after the fact, of any of the crimes here- inafter specified, committed within the jurisdiction of the requiring Party, shall be found within the territories of the other Party:

1. Murder, or attempt or conspiracy to murder.

2. Manslaughter.

3. Counterfeiting or altering money, or uttering counterfeit or altered money.

4. Forgery, counterfeiting or altering, or uttering what is forged or counterfeited or altered.

5. Embezzlement or larceny.

6. Obtaining money or goods by false pre- tences.

7. Malicious injury to property, if the offence be indictable.

8. Crimes against bankruptcy law.

9. Fraud by a bailee, banker, agent, factor, trustee or director or member or public officer of any Company made criminal by any law for the time being in force.

10. Perjury or subornation of perjury. 11. Rape.

12. Abduction.

13. Child-stealing.

14. False imprisonment.

15. Burglary or housebreaking,

16. Arson.

17. Robbery with violence.

Su Majestad la Reyna del Reyno Unido de la Gran Breta?a ? Irlanda, al Se?or Don Edwin Corbett, su Encargado de Negocios y Consul- General en la mencionada Rep?blica de Hon- duras, &c.;

Y Su Excelencia el Se?or Presidente de la Rep?blica de Honduras, al Se?or Don Augustin Gomez Carrillo, Diputado ? la actual Legislatura Guatemalteca, &c.;

Quienes, despues de haberse comunicado sus respectivos plenos poderes, y encontr?dolos en buena y debida f?rma, han ajustado y concluido los Articulos siguientes.

ARTICULO I.

Las Altas Partes Contratantes se comprometen ? entregarse mutuamente las personas que, acu- sadas ? convictas de un delito cometido en el territorio de una de las Partes, se encuentren dentro del territorio de la otra Parte, bajo las circunstancias y con las condiciones espresadas en el presente Tratado.

ARTICULO II.

Se ha convenido en que Su Majestad Brit?nica y su Excelencia el Presidente de Honduras, en virtud de requisicion hecha ? su nombre por sus respectivos Agentes Diplom?ticos, se entregar?n reciprocamente cualesquiera personas, escepto subditos nativos ? ciudadanos de la Parte ? quien se pide la estradicion, que siendo acusadas ? con- victas, ya sea como principales ? como c?mplices antes ? despues del hecho, de alguno de los delitos que aqui se especificar?n, cometidos dentro de la jurisdiccion de la Parte requeriente, se encuentren dentro de los territorios de la otra Parte:-

1. Asesinato ? tentativa ? conspiracion para

asesinar.

2. Homicidio.

3. Falsificacion ? alteracion de moneda, ? dar circulacion ? moneda falsificada ? alterada.

4. Contrahacer, falsificar ? alterar, ? poner en circulacion lo que est? falsificado, ? contrahecho ? alterado.

5. Hurto de uso ? hurto simple. 6. Estafa.

7. Perjuicio malicioso ? la propiedad, si la ofensa es justiciable.

8. Delitos por bancarrotas contra la ley de quiebras.

9. Fraude cometido por un depositario de bienes, banquero, mandatario, comisionista, administrador de bienes ajenos, ? miembro ? official p?blico de alguna Compa?ia, considerado el fraude como criminal por alguna ley vigente ? la sazon. 10. Perjurio ? soborno para perjurar.

11. Fuerza.

12. Rapto.

13. Hurto de ni?os (pl?gio).

14. Prision indebida.

15. Hurto cor escalamiento ? fractura, de dia

? durante la noche.

16. Incendio intencional.

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18. Threats by letter or otherwise, with intent

to extort.

19. Piracy by law of nations.

    20. Sinking or destroying a vessel at sea, or attempting or conspiring to do so.

21. Assaults on board a ship on the high seas with intent to destroy life or to do grievous bodily harm.

    22. Revolt, or conspiracy to revolt, by two or more persons on board a ship on the high scas against the authority of the master.

    Provided that the surrender shall be made only when, in the case of a person accused, the com- mission of the crime shall be so established as that the laws of the country where the fugitive or person so accused shall be found would justify his apprehension and commitment for trial if the crime had been there committed; and, in the case of a person alleged to have been convicted on such evidence as according to the laws of the country where he is found, would prove that he had been convicted.

ARTICLE III.

     No Honduran as above stated shall be delivered up by the Government of Honduras to the Government of the United Kingdom, and no subject of the United Kingdom shall be delivered up by the Government thereof to the Government of Honduras.

ARTICLE IV.

    The extradition shall not take place if the person claimed on the part of the Government of the United Kingdom, or the person claimed on the part of the Government of Honduras, has aleady been tried and discharged or punished, or is still under trial in the territory of the United Kingdom or of Honduras respectively for the crime for which his extradition is demanded.

If the person claimed on the part of the Govern- ment of the United Kingdom, or if the person claimed on the part of the Government of Hon- duras, should be under examination for any other crime in the territory of the United Kingdom or in the Republic of Honduras respectively, his extradition shall be deferred until the conclusion of the trial and the full execution of any punish- ment awarded to him.

ARTICLE V.

    The extradition shall not take place if, subse- quently to the commission of the crime or the institution of the penal prosecution or the con- viction thereon, exemption from prosecution or punishment has been acquired by lapse of time, according to the laws of the State applied to.

ARTICLE VI.

    A fugitive criminal shall not be surrendered if the offence in respect of which his surrender is demanded is one of a political character, or if he prove that the requisition for his surrrender has, in fact, been made with a view to try or punish him for an offence of a political character.

ARTICLE VII.

A person surrendered can in no case be kept in prison or be brought to trial in the State to which the surrender has been made, for any other

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18. Amenazas por medio de cartas ? de otra manera, con ?nimo de estorzionar.

19. Pirateria segun la ley de las naciones. 20. Echar ? pique ? destruir un buque en el mar, ? esforzarse ? conspirar para hacerlo.

21. Asaltos ? bordo de un buque en alta mar, con intencion de quitar la vida ? hacer otro da?o grave corporal.

22. Sublevacion ? conspiracion para rebelarse por dos ? mas personas ? bordo de un buque en alta mar contra la autoridad del maestre ? capitan.

Con la condicion de que la entrega se har? solamente cuando, en el caso de una persona acusada, la comision del crimen se establezca de tal modo que las leyes del pais donde se encuentre el fujitivo ? persona asi acusada, justifiquen su aprehension ? auto de prision para el juicio, como si el crimen hubiese sido cometido alli; y en el caso de una persona de quien se afirme haber sido convicta con tales testimonios que, segun las leyes del pais donde se halle, prueben que ha sido con- victa en efecto.

ARTICULO III.

Ningun Hondure?o como antes se ha indicado ser? entregado por el Gobierno de Honduras al Gobierno del Reyno Unido, y ningun s?bdito del Reyno Unido ser? entregado por su Gobierno al Gobierno Hondure?o.

ARTICULO IV.

La estradicion no tendr? lugar si la persona reclamada por parte del Gobierno del Reyno Unido, ? la persona reclamada por parte del Gobierno de Honduras, ha sido ya juzgada y absuelta ? castigada, ? est? aun proces?ndose en territorio del Reyno Unido, ? de Honduras respectivamente, por el delito por el cual se pide

su estradicion.

Si la persona reclamada por parte del Gobierno del Reyno Unido, ? si la persona reclamada por parte del Gobierno de Honduras, estuviese some- tida ? juicio por algun otro delito en territorio del Reyno Unido ? en la Rep?blica de Honduras respectivamente, se diferir? su estradicion hasta la conclusion del juicio y la plena ejecucion de cualquiera castigo ? que fuese condenada.

ARTICULO V.

La estradicion no tendr? lugar si subsiguiente- mente ? la comision del delito ? al comienzo del proceso ? ? la conviccion del reo, se ha adquirido la esencion de prescripcion con el transcurso del tiempo, segun las leyes del Estado ? quien se hace

el reclamo.

ARTICULO VI.

El reo pr?fugo no ser? entregado si la ofensa por la cual se pide su entrega es de un caracter politico, ? si prueba que la requisicion para entregarlo se ha hecho en efecto con la mira de juzgarlo ? castigarlo por una ofensa de un caracter politico.

ARTICULO VII.

Una persona entregada no podr? en ningun caso ser mantenida en prision ? procesada en el Estado ? quien se ha hecho la entrega, por ningun otro

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crime, or on account of any other matters, than those for which the extradition shall have taken place. This stipulation does not apply to crimes committed after the extradition.

ARTICLE VIII.

  The requisition for extradition shall be made. through the Diplomatic Agents of the High Con- tracting Parties respectively.

  The requisition for the extradition of an accused person must be accompanied by a warrant of arrest issued by the competent authority of the State requiring the extradition, and by such evidence as, according to the laws of the place where the accused is found, would justify his arrest if the crime had been committed there.

If the requisition relates to a person already convicted, it must be accompanied by the sentence of condemnation passed against the convicted person by the competent Court of the State that makes the requisition for extradition.

  A requisition for extradition cannot be founded on sentences passed in contumaciam.

ARTICLE IX.

If the requisition for extradition be in accord- ance with the foregoing stipulations, the competent authorities of the State applied to shall proceed to the arrest of the fugitive.

  The prisoner is then to be brought before a competent Magistrate, who is to examine him and to conduct the preliminary investigation of the case, just as if the apprehension had taken place for a crime committed in the same country.

ARTICLE. X.

  The extradition shall not take place before the expiration of fifteen days from the apprehension, and then only if the evidence be found sufficient, according to the laws of the State applied to, either to justify the committal of the prisoner for trial, in case the crime had been committed in the territory of the said State, or to prove that the prisoner is the identical person convicted by the Courts of the State which makes the requisition.

ARTICLE XI.

  In the examination which they have to make in accordance with the foregoing stipulations, the authorities of the State applied to shall admit as entirely valid evidence the sworn depositions or statements of witnesses taken in the other State, or copies thereof, and likewise the warrants and sentences issued therein, provided such documents are signed or certified by a Judge, Magistrate, or officer of such State, and are authenticated by the oath of some witness, or by being sealed with the official seal of the Minister of Justice or some other Minister of State.

ARTICLE XII.

  If sufficient evidence for extradition be not pro- duced within two months from the date of the apprehension of the fugitive, he shall be set at liberty.

ARTICLE XIII.

  All articles seized which were in the possession of the person to be surrendered at the time of his apprehension shall, if the competent authority of

delito ? por ninguna otra causa que aquella por la cual la estradicion ha tenido lugar. Esta estipu- lacion no se applica ? crimenes que se cometan despues de la estradicion.

ARTICULO VIII.

La requisicion para la estradicion se har? por medio de los Agentes Diplomaticos de las Altas Partes Contratantes respectivamente.

La requisicion para la estradicion de una persona acusada debe ir acompa?ada de una ?rden de prision dada por la autoridad competente del Estado que pide la estradicion, y fundada en tales testimonios que segun las leyes del lugar donde se encuentre el acusado, justifiquen su apresamiento como si el delito hubiese sido cometido all?.

Si la requisicion se refiere ? una persona ya convicta, debe ir acompa?ada de la sentencia de condena pronunciada contra la persona convicta por el Tribunal competente del Estado que hace la requisicion para la estradicion.

Una demanda de estradicion no puede fundarse en sentencias proferidas en contumacia.

ARTICULO IX.

Si la demanda de estradicion est? de acuerdo con las precedentes estipulaciones, las autoridades competentes del Estado ? quien se dirije la requi- sicion proceder?n al arresto del fugitivo.

El prisionero ser? conducido entonces ante la autoridad competente, que debe examinarlo y hacer la investigacion preliminar del caso, tal como si la captura hubiese tenido lugar por un delito cometido en el mismo pais.

ARTICULO X.

La estradicion no tendr? lugar antes de passados quince dias desde la captura, y entonces solamente si los testimonios se encuentran suficientes, segun las leyes del Estado ? quien se hace la requisicion, ya sea para justificar la sujecion del prisionero ? juicio en caso que el crimen hubiese sido cometido en territorio de dicho Estado, ? para probar la identidad de la persona convicta por los Tribunales del Estado que hace la requisicion.

ARTICULO XI.

En el examen que tienen que hacer de confor- midad con

con las precedentes estipulaciones, las autoridades del Estado ? quien se haga la peticion, admitir?n como prueba plena el testimonio y declaraciones bajo juramento recebidas de testigos en el otro Estado, ? c?pias de los mismos, como igualmente los autos de prision y sentencias dadas en ?l, siempre que tales documentos est?n firmados. ? certificados por un Juez, Magistrado ? oficial de dicho Estado, y est?n autenticado por algun testigo juramentado, ? que est?n sellados con el sello oficial del Ministro de la Justicia ? algun otro Ministro de Estado.

ARTICULO XII.

Si despues de dos meses de solicitada la estra- dicicion no se hubiere aducido prueba bastante que justifique la captura del fugitivo, se le pondr? en libertad; contados esos dos meses desde la captura del fugitivo.

ARTICULO XIII.

Cualesquiera articulos embargados que al tiempo de la captura de la persona que se ha de entregar, est?n en su posesion, si la autoridad copetente del

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH APRIL, 1876.

  the State applied to for the extradition has ordered the delivery thereof, be given up when the extra- dition takes place; and the said delivery shall extend, not merely to the stolen articles, but to everything that may serve as a proof of the crime..

ARTICLE XIV.

The High Contracting Parties renounce any claim for the reimbursement of the expenses in- curred by them in the arrest and maintenance of the person to be surrendered and his conveyance till placed on board ship; they reciprocally agree to bear such expenses themselves.

ARTICLE XV.

   The stipulations of the present Treaty shall be applicable to the Colonies and foreign possessions of Her Britannic Majesty.

The requisition for the surrender of a fugitive criminal who has taken refuge in any of such Colonies or foreign Possessions shall be made to the Governor or chief authority of such Colony or Possession by the Chief Consular Officer of the Re- public of Honduras in such Colony or Possession. Such requisition may be disposed of (subject always, as nearly as may be, to the provisions of this Treaty) by the said Governor or chief authority, who, however, shall be at liberty either to grant the surrender or to refer the matter to his Government.

Her Britannic Majesty shall, however, be at liberty to make special arrangements in the British Colonies and foreign Possessions for the surrender of Honduran criminals who may take refuge within such Colonies and foreign Pos- sessions on the basis, as nearly as may be, of the provisions of the present Treaty.

The requisition for the surrender of a fugitive criminal from any Colony or foreign Possession of Her Britannic Majesty shall be governed by the rules laid down in the preceding Articles of the present Treaty.

ARTICLE XVI.

The present Treaty shall come into force ten days after its publication, in conformity with the forms prescribed by the laws of the High Con- tracting Parties. It may be terminated by either of the High Contracting Parties, but shall remain in force for six months after notice has been given for its termination.

The Treaty shall be ratified, and the ratifica- tions shall be exchanged at Guatemala, in twelve months counted from this day.

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

    Done at Guatemala, the sixth day of the month of January, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four.

(L.S.) EDWIN CORBETT.

(L.S.)

AGN. GOMEZ CARRILLO.

201

Estado Estado requerido para la estradicion ha ordenado la entrega de la persona, ser?n entregados al tiempo de verificarse aquella; y dicha entrega se estender? no solamente ? los articulos robados, sino ? todo lo que pueda servir como prueba del crimen.

ARTICULO XIV.

Las Altas Partes Contratantes renuncian ? cualquier reclamo para el reembolso de los gastos hechos en la captura y mantenimiento de la persona que ha de entregarse y en su conduccion hasta ponerle ? bordo del buque: se comprometen reciprocamente ? hacer ellas mismas tales gastos.

ARTICULO XV.

Las estipulaciones del presente Tratado ser?n aplicables ? las Colonias y posesiones estrangeras de Su Majestad Brit?nica.

La requisicion para la entrega de un criminal fugitivo que se ha refugiado en alguna de tales Colonias ? posesiones estrangeras, se har? al Gobernador ? principal autoridad de tal Colonia ? posesion, por el principal Agente Consular de la Rep?blica de Honduras en dicha Colonia ? posesion.

Podr? darse curso ? semejantes requisiciones, sujet?ndose siempre lo mas aproximadamente posible ? lo prevenido en este Tratado, por dicho Gobernador ? principal autoridad, quien, sin embargo, estar? en libertad de conceder la entrega ? deferir el neg?cio ? su Gobierno.

Su Majestad Brit?nica quedar?, sin embargo, en libertad de hacer arreglos especiales en las Colonias Brit?nicas y posesiones estrangeras para la entrega de los criminales Hondore?os que puedan refujiarse dentro de tales Colonias y po- sesiones estrangeras, sobre la base, lo mas aproxi- madamente posible, de las estipulaciones del pre- sente Tratado.

La requisicion para la entrega de un criminal fujitivo de alguna Colonia ? posesion estrangera de Su Majestad Brit?nica estar? sujeta ? las reglas establecidas en los Articulos precedentes del presente Tratado.

ARTICULO XVI.

El presente Tratado comenzar? ? rejir diez dias despues de su publicacion, de conformidad con las formas prescritas por las leyes de las Altas Partes Contratantes. Puede porn?rsele t?rmino por cual- quiera de las Altas Partes Contratantes, per? permanecer? vigente por seis meses despues de haberse dado aviso para su terminacion.

El Tratado ser? ratificado, y las ratificaciones cangeadas en Guatemala dentro de doce meses contados desde el dia de hoy.

En f? de lo cual, los respectivos Plenipoten- ciaros lo han firmado, y lo han puesto sus sellos.

Hecho en Guatemala, ? lo seis dias del mes de Enero del a?o del Se?or mil ochocientos setenta y cuatro.

(L.S.) AGN. GOMEZ CARRILLO. (L.S.) EDWIN CORBETT.

And whereas the ratifications of the Treaty were exchanged at Guatemala on the twelfth day of October last:

Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, and in virtue of the authority committed to Her by the said recited Acts, doth order, and it is hereby ordered, that from and after the twenty-first day of February, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, the said Acts shall apply in the case of the said Treaty with the President of the Republic of Honduras.

(Signed) C. L. PEEL.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH APRIL, 1876.

No. 82.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Account Current for the year 1875-1876 rendered by the Trustees of St. John's Cathedral Church, is published for general information, in accordance with Section XVI of Ordinance No. 2 of 1847.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

for Choir for March,

>>

1

19

"

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for March, Gas consumed in February,

1

Plate Box,..

??

79

1

"

May 1

37

1

77

China Mail, for printing Forms of Matins,. Mr. Sangster's Salary for April,...

for Choir for April,.

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for April, A-hung and A-tim for erecting Scaffolding for examination of the ravages of white ants in the Cathedral roof, and for sundry work done, hanging Punkahs, &c.,.....

Daily Press, advertising Annual Meeting,

Hongkong Times, ?,

China Mail,

Gas consumed in March,.

Mr. Sangster's Salary for May,

for Choir for May,

17

19

Dr.

1875.

April 1

""

""

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th April, 1876.

THE TRUSTEES of ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL in Account Current with the Honorary Treasurer EDMUND SHARP.

To paid Mr. Sangster's Salary as Organist for March,

Amount received from the Colonial Treasurer as a Contribution to the Cathedral Funds for the use of the Cathedral by Her Majesty's Troops for the year, Amount received from Contributors to Choir Fund, Amount received from Mr. Wilson on sale of the Iron

Gate of the Cathedral Compound,

$ C. 1875.

80.00 April 1 20.00

By Balance,

Cr.

$ c.

416.86

66.56

3.84

1876.

25.00

Mar. 14

11

6.00

17

""

21

80.00

20.00

49.56

Do.

for stone,.

19

6

Cash collected as follows, viz. :-

For Rent of-

5

43 Sittings in North Wave

""

at $10,

.$430.00

at $ 5,.

33.86

36

South

"

at $10,.

.$ 25.00 .$360.00

""

""

+4

June

∞ ∞ ∞ ∞ 1-

8

7.00

3

at $ 5,.

$ 15.00

""

4.50

31

North Transept at $10,

$310.00

??

4.95

2

"}

"

12

at $5,

.S$ 10.00

"

8

3.44

40

South

事事

11

17

at $10,

80.00

2

"

""

at $5,

17

20.00

1

Chancel

at $10,..

.$400.00 $10.00

.$ 10.00

"}

"

""

1

17

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for May,

49.31

at $ 5,.

"}

.....$ 10.00

"

He-Chung for fixing Iron Rods, &c., required for

1,580.00

hanging the Chancel Punkah?s,

21.89

4

多多

77

A-hung and A-tim for providing and fixing new

Punkahs in the Chance, as per estimate.............

34.90

10 00

* 2

5

"

18

""

A-yun for pulling Punkahs in May,.

33.60

Chan A-tsan for works performed at Cathedral Compound during Lay, and for materials provided,.

17

3 3

500.00

148.00

120.00

20.00

103.57

>

18

""

Gas consumed in April....

6.64

18

"

""

Daily Press, advertising Application for Sittings,

3.00

July 1

Mr. Sangster's Salary for June,

80.00

1

for Choir for June,.

20.00

""

1

"1

"

7

""

19

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for June, A-yun for pulling Punkahs in June,....

49.01

38.00

7

"

Cheque Book,

1.00

7

"

"

Gas consumed in May,....

2.24

Aug. 1

"

Mr. Sangster's Salary for July,

80.00

"}

"

for Choir for July,

20.00

1

""

"

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for July,

46.16

10

11

"1

A-yun for pulling Punkahs in July,.

37.80

10

Gas consumed in June,

3.04

19

Sept. 1

"}

Mr. Sangster's Salary for August...

80.00

1

17

>>

for Choir for August,..

20.00

"

17

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for Aug.,

47.01

6

A-yun for pulling Punkahs in August,

43.90

""

Oct.

35

Gas consumed in July,.

3.44

"}

Mr. Sangster's Salary for September......

80.00

1

19

for Choir for September,

20.00

1

8

""

"

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for Sept., A-yun for pulling Punkahs in September,

47.56

36.30

8

"

19

Hire of Meter for August,

0.24

Nov.

17

1

Mr. Sangster's Salary for October,......

80.00

for Choir for October,..

20.00

11

3

"

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for Oct., A-yun for pulling Punkahs in October,..

48.46

14.90

3

"

Gas consumed in September,

4.64

Dec.

1

Mr. Sangster's Salary for November,.

80.00

for Chair for November,...

20.00

21

12

1

1

1876.

17

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for Nov., Hire of Meter for October and November,

46.81

0.48

Jan. 1

19

Mr. Sangster's Salary for December,

80.00

1

for Choir for December,

20.00

"

1

29

""

17

>>

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for Dec., He-Chung for repairing Windows, .

50.06

2.50

17

77

""

17

""

17

A-Tim for Labours, &c., in taking down Punkahs, Lanc, Crawford & Co., for 2 Chamois Skins, &c., Christmas Decorations,

6.00

2.85

15.82

77

17

Gas consumed in December,

3.44

25

Feb.

1

Mr. Sangster's Salary for January,

80.00

1

""

for Choir for January,

20.00

"?

1

1)

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for Jan.,

52.81

1

Gas consumed in January,...

2.24

""

"

Mar.

1

Mr. Sangster's Salary for February,

80.00

"

1

11

for Choir for February,

20.00

1

""

"9

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for Feb.,

47.81

11

Gas consumed in February,

3.44

"">

April 1

Mr. Sangster's Salary for March,

80.00

""

for Choir for March,

20.00

1

""

"

Mr. Saunder's Wages & Petty Expenses for Mar.,

53.41

1

Gas consumed in March,

10.64

"

Receipt Stamps,

1.63

To Balance,

303.60

$2,784.86

Examined with Vouchers

and found correct.

C. MAY,

Auditor on part of the Government,

$2,784.86

Examined with Vouchers

and found correct.

H. SMITH, Auditor for the Seat Holders.

E. & O. E.

Hongkong, 26th April, 1876.

EDMUND SHARP,

Trustee and Treasurer to the Body of Trustees.

No. 83.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH APRIL, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

203

Notice is hereby given that a Sale of Crown Land on the foreshore at Tsim-tsa-tsui, in the Dependency of British Kowloon, will be held on Monday, the 8th day of May, 1876, at 4.30 P.M.

The Plan and Conditions of Sale may be seen upon application at the Surveyor General's Office, between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 8th day of May, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of a Lot of Crown Land in British Kowloon for a Term of Seventy-five Years.

No.

of

Registry No.

Sale.

1

Garden Lot.

34

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual Rent.

Upset

Price.

N.

S.

E.

W. Square ft.

feet.

feet. feet.

feet.

420.0 234.0 | 68.0

{

100 &

54,588

25.08 15.00

220

Tsim Tsa Tsui,

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise, the Lot shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

     3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Sale Plan and Memo- randum of Agreement hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to the conditions of sale, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury the full amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down.

4. The Purchaser of the Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 75 Years to be computed from the 25th day of December, 1875, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June, and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Garden Lots in the Colony of Hongkong. 5. The Purchaser of the Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, or fail to complete the whole of the work referred to herein in the time specified, or neglect or fail to carry out and execute the work according to the instructions and to the satisfaction of the Surveyor General, his Premium or any portion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Pur- chase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

     7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

8. The Purchaser of the Lot shall within One Week from the day of Sale mark out the boundaries of his Lot by fixing granite boundary posts, of not less than 9 inches square, at each angle of the said Lot.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The purchaser shall construct a dry rubble retaining wall from point A to point B on the Sale Plan, the top of the said wall to be one foot six inches above the level of ordinary high water mark, or to such other level or levels as shall be given him by the Surveyor General; the wall shall be two feet six inches wide at the top having a batter on the outside or sea face of 1 in. 4. The inside face of the wall being vertical, the foundations of the wall will have to be carried down into the solid ground for a depth of two feet. "Through" or "Header" stones not less than three feet long shall be built in the wall, one header to every superficial yard of wall. The internal face of the wall shall be backed with concrete 12 inches in thickness, such concrete to extend from the bottom of the wall to the top.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH APRIL, 1876.

It shall be composed of 1 part fresh burnt lime, 1 part loam, and 2 parts clean broken stone 11?2 in. cube, the whole to be well mixed on a proper stage; the toe of the wall to be protected by having throughout its whole length large boulder stones tipped along the side of it as indicated in the detail drawing on the Sale Plan. The top of the wall to be covered with chunam 4 inches in thickness.

2. The Purchaser will have to reclaim the ground behind the above-mentioned wall (coloured yellow on Plan) by raising it in regular and uniform levels to the same height as the said wall, care must be taken that these layers slope from the wall and not to the wall.

3. The Purchaser will likewise have to construct the roads shown in the Plan on the north side of the lot, such road to be 20 feet wide, and to be at the same level as at the top of the before-mentioned wall, this road is not to be carried further than point C in Plan.

   4. The surface of the new roads referred to herein are to be covered for a width of 10 feet with decomposed granite, 4 in. in thickness, the said granite to be well watered and rolled till it becomes perfectly hard and solid.

   5. Should any excavation be made inside the Lot, the same shall be carried out in such manner as shall not in any way injure the stability of the above-mentioned roads, and if the said excavation be carried up close to the boundary of the said roads, such roads shall be protected by granite walls being built parallel to the same. These walls shall be constructed in every way similar to the wall described in paragraph 1.

   6. Two culverts shall also be constructed to carry off the surface water from the land on the North side of this lot. The said culverts to extend the whole width of the roads under which they cross. They shall be constructed of rubble in mortar and according to the detail drawing shown on the Sale Plan.

7. The Colonial Government will permit the purchaser to use any of the old stones laying on the beach at Tsim-tsa-tsui, that formed part of the former Praya Wall, such stones must first however be pointed out to the Surveyor General and if he approves of the same being removed, they shall be marked by the purchaser with white paint and a permit will be given, authorising him to remove the same, and no stones, except those so marked, shall be removed under a penalty of $5 for each stone that shall be proved to have been removed contrary to these conditions.

8. The whole of the work referred to in these conditions, shall be completed and finished within eight months from the day of Sale.

   9. The Surveyor General will mark and set out the above-mentioned wall and roads on the ground for the Purchaser, and also give him any levels or other assistance he may require.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER.

Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale

Registry Number and

Lot. Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

No. 84.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held at Victoria Peak, on Wednesday, the 10th day of May, 1876, at 4 P.M., are published for general

information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH APRIL, 1876.

It shall be composed of 1 part fresh burnt lime, 1 part loam, and 2 parts clean broken stone 11?2 in. cube, the whole to be well mixed on a proper stage; the toe of the wall to be protected by having throughout its whole length large boulder stones tipped along the side of it as indicated in the detail drawing on the Sale Plan. The top of the wall to be covered with chunam 4 inches in thickness.

2. The Purchaser will have to reclaim the ground behind the above-mentioned wall (coloured yellow on Plan) by raising it in regular and uniform levels to the same height as the said wall, care must be taken that these layers slope from the wall and not to the wall.

3. The Purchaser will likewise have to construct the roads shown in the Plan on the north side of the lot, such road to be 20 feet wide, and to be at the same level as at the top of the before-mentioned wall, this road is not to be carried further than point C in Plan.

   4. The surface of the new roads referred to herein are to be covered for a width of 10 feet with decomposed granite, 4 in. in thickness, the said granite to be well watered and rolled till it becomes perfectly hard and solid.

   5. Should any excavation be made inside the Lot, the same shall be carried out in such manner as shall not in any way injure the stability of the above-mentioned roads, and if the said excavation be carried up close to the boundary of the said roads, such roads shall be protected by granite walls being built parallel to the same. These walls shall be constructed in every way similar to the wall described in paragraph 1.

   6. Two culverts shall also be constructed to carry off the surface water from the land on the North side of this lot. The said culverts to extend the whole width of the roads under which they cross. They shall be constructed of rubble in mortar and according to the detail drawing shown on the Sale Plan.

7. The Colonial Government will permit the purchaser to use any of the old stones laying on the beach at Tsim-tsa-tsui, that formed part of the former Praya Wall, such stones must first however be pointed out to the Surveyor General and if he approves of the same being removed, they shall be marked by the purchaser with white paint and a permit will be given, authorising him to remove the same, and no stones, except those so marked, shall be removed under a penalty of $5 for each stone that shall be proved to have been removed contrary to these conditions.

8. The whole of the work referred to in these conditions, shall be completed and finished within eight months from the day of Sale.

   9. The Surveyor General will mark and set out the above-mentioned wall and roads on the ground for the Purchaser, and also give him any levels or other assistance he may require.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER.

Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale

Registry Number and

Lot. Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

No. 84.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held at Victoria Peak, on Wednesday, the 10th day of May, 1876, at 4 P.M., are published for general

information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th April, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH APRIL, 1876.

205

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Wednesday, the 10th day of May, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of two Lots of Crown Land in the Colony of Hongkong, for a Term of 75 Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

No.

of

Registry No.

Sale.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual

Upset

N.

S.

E.

W.

Square ft.

Rent. Price.

feet.

feet.

feet.

feet.

$

1

Hongkong Farm Victoria Peak,

124 124

350

350

43,575 10.00 200.00

Lot No. 60.

2

Hongkong Farm

Victoria Peak,

124 124

350 350 43,575 10.00 200.00

Lot No. 61.

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise the Lot shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury the full amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down.

4. The Purchaser of each Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 75 Years, to be computed from the 24th day of December, 1875, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Farm Lots in the Colony of Hongkong.

5. The Purchaser of each Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

      6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any por- tion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

      7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

8. The Purchaser of the Lot shall within one week from the day of sale mark out the boundaries of his lot by fixing granite boundary posts, of not less than 9 inches square at each angle of the said Lot.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER.

Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale Lot.

Registry Number

and

Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

206

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH APRIL, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

The Italian Post Office has complained that, in the mail for the Continent via Brindisi which left Hongkong on the 20th January, was a sample of Indigo, which became loose and damaged the whole mail.

In spite of all possible vigilance, and the returning to the senders of many unsuitable articles posted as samples, it still occurs that such packages occasionally escape detection.

The public are therefore again earnestly begged not to attempt to send dye-stuffs in powder through the Post, unless so packed in cloth, leather, or parchment as to prevent any possibility of

accident.

Should the practice continue, the names of the senders will be published.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 24th April, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 28TH APRIL, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo-

meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

April 22

29.97

73.5

29.93

75

67

76.5

29.86

75

23

30.02

73.5

30.03

74

66

76

29.96

73

"

24

30.06

75

30.05

76

70

76.5

29.98

76

""

25

30.01

75

30.01

76

72

77.5

29.91

78

""

26

29.95

76.5

29.93

77

72.5

79

29.85

78

27

29.95

75

29.94

77

79

29.89

78

28

30.00

78

29.98

79

73

80

29.94

79

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER,

Self Registering

WINDS.

RAIN.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Min. Max.

NOON.

6 A.M. ? NOON.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

6 P.M.

Dirn.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

F.

NOON.

   1876. Apr. 22

I

""

A

24 28.24 28.30 28.30 28.24 28.23 64.0 70.0 68.0

28.14 28.21 28.21 28.15 28.15 61.0 68.0 65.0 60.5 65.0 64.0 61.0 68.0 N

2328.18 28.26 28.25 28.21 28.20 61.5 65.0 64.0 60.0 63.5 64.0 61.0 68.5 E

63.5 68.0 67.0 63.5.70.0 ESE

2 NE

3 N

2

0.00

Fine, clear throughout.

5 E

4 E

4

0.00

6 A.M., fine, clear, cloudy; 5 P.M., close fog.

I

3 E

4 E

4

0.00

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

!

?

""

?

!

!

*

25 128.27 28.28 28.28 28.20 28.18 68.0 71.5 70.0 67.5 71.0 69.0 67.0 72.0 SE

2628.18 28.21 28.21 28.16 28.14 68.0 74.0 72.0 68.0 72.0 69.0 67.5 71.0

i

4 Calm

0 SE

2

0.00

Do.,

do.,

do.

Calm

0 SE

:

"

27 28.14 28.22 28.22 28.18 28.18, 69.0 74.0 72.0 68.0.72.0 69.0 68.0

2828.20 28.26 28.26 28.22. 28.22 70.574.0 74.5 67.0 72.0 72.5 70.0 75.0

75.0

SW

3 E

1 SE

1 Calm

1 0.00

0

0.00

6 A.M., peak fine with low detached fog; noon,

fine, hazy.

6. A.M., close fog; noon, fine, hazy.

S

2 SE

2 Calm 0 0.00

"

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

!

REGISTER AT Gunpowder DeF?T, KOWLOON Bay.

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

WINDS.

Self 'Registering.

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.

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

NOON.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

F

1876.

Apr. 22 29.78 29.84 29.86 29.81 29.80 69.0 76.0 73.0 65.0

67.0 70.0 66.0 77.0 Calm

23 29.84 29.88 29.90 29.88 29.86 69.0 73.0 72.0 65.0 69.0 70.0 65.0 79.0 Calm

I

0 SW

0 E

"

:

""

24 29.90 29.98 29.96 29.89 29.87.71.0 77.0 75.0 69.0 72.0 71.0 69.5 77.0 ESE

2529.86 29.90 29.91 29.84 29.81 73.0 77.0 76.0 70.5 74.0 74.5 72.0 78.0 ESE

!

!

1

ESE

1 WNW 1

! 3 ESE

3 ESE

Fine and cloudy.

2

Do. do.

2

Do. do.

1 ESE

1 ESE

1

Fine and clear throughout.

!

26 29.83 29.84 29.85 29.81 29.78 74.0 78.0 76.0 73.0 75.0 74.5,71.0 82.0 Calm

1

0 SW

1

NW

1

6 A.M., dense fog; fine and cloudy throughout.

27 129.78 29.83 29.83 29.82 29.80 74.0 78.0 78.0 73.5 75.0 75.0 72.0 80.0 Calm

0 SW

1 ESE

1

""

Fine and clear throughout.

28 29.84 29.89 29.90 29.86 29.85 73.0 79.0 79.0 72.0 75.5 76.5 72.0 81.0 Calm

0 SW

1 ESE

2

Do. do.

do.

31

1

                   Letters. Papers. Andrews, C. S. 1 Andrews, C. A. 5

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Cromwell, J. M. 1

4

Jee Kee, (Pa- ?

Johannsen, M. 1

1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH APRIL, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 28th April, 1876.

Morgard, Mr. 1 Morris, J.

207

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps,

3

Ahill, Afon

1

Dawes, George 4

lisade China)

Morris, H.

1

Ridshard, G. (Pilot) Rowland,

1

Sclavo, D.

1

Dupont,

Samuel

1

Thomson, David 1 Thompson, J. F. 1

Baltzer, T.

Monsr. C.

Kaiser, N.

1

Ngo Kuam

Rodrigues,

Bowden J.

Bernel, Madlle.

De Silva, S. Dodds, J.

1

Kirkwood, James

Nouvela, Do-

Leocadia M.

1

Vanvig, L.

1

1 book.

minique

Ramband,

Franzi

Loyumting,

Bryner, Jules

1

Fong Mow

1

Compradore}

Monsr. E.

1

Wols, Louis

1

Osborn, B.

1

Warren, H.

Bales, James

1

Fenn, James

1 regd.

Louis, Mrs.

I

Smith, Joseph E.1

Willes, T. R.

3

Butters, John 1

Fisher, Fanny 1

Packer, Mr.

Santos, Marcelino1

Wallece, Geo. 1

Morrison

Pearson, Mr.

1

Cresswell, Geo. 1

Ho Cheaw Chea 1

Myer, Madme. R.1

Parsons, R. T. 1

Stirling, Patrick 3 Stephens, T. 1

1

Welsh, D. E. 2

Woodwarth,

7 1

Crocker, Thos. 3 Champenois,

Monsr. C. Cinestta, Antoniol

Hurst, R. W.

1

Mun Kee

1

Piton, Capt.

1 book.

Chok San

1

Capilliera, R.

Hoeflich, Mr.

Johnstone,

Somerset Jones, E. A.

Mun Hiug

1

J. G.

Medon, Monsr. 1

Place, Ed. Wm. 2

}

1

Martin, Charles 1 Marks, F. W. 2 Marks, D.

1

Polli, Signora 1

Eloisa

Pedro de Paulo 1

S?, H. Roque de 1 Samuels, Mrs. 1 Steedman,

Capt. John Samuelsen,

Koch J.

A. S.

Wootten, Henry 1 Wilkinson,

Col. H. C., (H. M. 16 Lancers)

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Abbotsford

1

Columba

Alfredo

1

Adela

1

Anna

1

Antipodes Citat 2

British Crown 2

Carmarthen-

shire Cheviot, s.s.

Dartmouth Ducdisot

Letters. Papera.

1

} 1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Fontenaye

5 2

Licka Till

2

Pearl, s.s.

1

Salicia

1 regd.

Flintshire, s.s. 1

1

Lyeemoon

1

Paraguay, s.s.

3

Sir Wm. Wallace4

5

Floddon, s.s.

3 regd.

Leonore

1

Poutu, s.s.

1

Sarah Nicholson 1

1 regd.

Lord McDuff

Portsea

1

Griffe

14

Gerfalcon

21

Lord Macauley 3

Sir Harry Parkes1 Signal

1

Lugar

3

Rachel

1

Tyburnia

8

Blair Athol

1

1

Hope

7

16

Mary Blair

1

Roma

1 regd.

Taunton

11

NN

2

Balgownie

1

E. P. Bouverie 1

Hastings

4

Martha, Bro-

Ruth

1

Thetis, s.s.

1

1

Birker

1

E. M. Young 1

1

kelman

Rook wood

1

Beeinah

1

Ellen Beatrice 1

Isles of the South1

Rajah, s.s.

Virginia

Echo

Norham Castle 1

Rifleman

1

Victory

2

Calabar, s.s.

7

4

Ellen

1

Juno

2

Novelty

1

2

Ronex

1 regd.

Vindex

1

Cushan

1

Emmeline

1

Juan F. Pearson 3

Capelara Artica 1

Evelyn

3

Otter Caps

3

2

Western Chief 1

Cristina, A. P. 1 regd.

Star of China

1

Wm. Manson

1

Charlotte

3

Andrews

Flying Spur 1 Flying Eagle

Kearsage, u.s.s. I regd. Kaisow

Pelham

Prince Louis

5

Star Queen Sophie

2

Young Siam

1

For H. M. Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Audacious 15

Egeria

Letters.

2

Frolic

Letters. Papers.

3

Juno

Letters.

1

Letters.

Letters. Paps.

Thalia Thistle

Vigilant Victor Emanuel 1

7

1

Australasian Sketcher.

Boletim do Governo. British Mer. Gazette.

Chemnitzer Tageblatt. Christian Intelligencer.

Daily Post.

Deutsche Landes Zeitung,

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Evans, Sons & Co. Prices

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Horfens Avis.

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Isle of Man Times.

Journal de S. Petersburg.

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Unfere Beit.

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Micaleff, Giuseppe, Posta Ferma, Malta,

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Nislugawa, I., Pelham Crescent, South Kensington, London, Quinn, Mrs., Strand Road, Londonderry, Ireland,

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Chapman, J., 33, Ernest Street, Bermondsey, London,

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Ferris, Mrs. Charles, Bath, England,

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R. E. B., Post Office, St. John's, Hurstpierpoint, England, Rue de Belgique, Brussels,..

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Glace, J. B., Missionaire, Port Louis, Maurice,

Rienast, Frau A., Bellevue Strasse, Berlin,

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Gr?nwall, C. J., Upsala, Stockholm, Sweden,

Harris, George, Wesport, Nelson, N.Z.,

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Schwisow, Aug., Gross Neumarkt, No. 41, Hamburg, Seemanns, Kasse, Bremen,

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Hillier, Lizzie, 26, Mercer Street, Long Acre, London,

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T. S., Post Office, Charing Cross, London,

2

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Lieban, C., Amsterdam,

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1

MacKenzie, Mrs., Raimond Street, Vauxhall Road, Liverpool,

1

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General Post Office, Hongkong 28th April, 1876.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH APRIL, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UNTIL

"NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

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No. 19.

No. 85.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 6TH MAY, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Gentlemen have been nominated by His Excellency the Governor to be Trustees, on behalf of the Government, for St. JOHN'S Cathedral Church, for the year 1876-77, under the provisions of Ordinances No. 2 of 1847 and No. 3 of 1850:-

The Honourable JOHN BRAMSTON,

W. M. DEANE, Esquire,

ALFRED LISTER, Esquire, and EDMUND SHARP, Esquire.

The Honourable CHARLES MAY is also appointed, on the same behalf, to be Auditor of the Cathedral Accounts.

     It has also been notified to the Government, that the Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK, and EDWARD TOBIN, Esquire, have been elected Trustees, and HENRY SMITH, Esquire, Auditor on behalf of the Seat-holders.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 86.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 30th April, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd May, 1876.

BANKS.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

AVERAGE AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

301,308

200,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,

469,010

160,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

574,723

200,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,728,936

700,000

TOTAL,.

$

3,073,977

1,260,000

210

No. 87.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to recognize provisionally, and until further notice, ADOLF ANDR?, Esquire, as in charge of the Consulate-General of Austria-Hungary, during the absence of BARON DE OVERBECK.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd May, 1876.

No. 88.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following copy of a Treaty and of a Treaty of Commerce concluded between France and the Kingdom of Annam, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd May, 1876.

TRAIT?.

CONCLU ? SAIGON

ENTRE LA FRANCE ET LE ROYAUME D'ANNAM

le 15 Mars 1874.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise et S. M. le Roi de l'Annam, voulant unir leurs deux pays par les liens d'une amiti? durable, ont r?solu de conclure un trait? de paix et d'alliance rempla?ant celui du 5 juin 1862, et ils ont en cons?quence nomm? leurs pl?nipotentiaires ? cet effet, savoir:

Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise:

Le Contre-Amiral Dupr?, Gouverneur et Commandant en chef de la Basse-Cochinchine, grand- officier de l'Ordre national de la L?gion d'honneur, officier de l'instruction publique, etc.

Et S. M. le Roi de l'Annam:

   Le-tuan, Ministre de la justice, premier ambassadeur, et Nguyen-van-tuong, premier conseiller du ministre des rites, deuxi?me ambassadeur, qui, apr?s communication de leurs pouvoirs respectifs, trouv?s en bonne et due forme, sont convenus des articles suivants:

ARTICLE PREMIER.

Il

y aura paix, amiti? et alliance perp?tuelles entre la France et le royaume d'Annam,

ART. 2.

   Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise, reconnaissant la souverainet? du Roi de l'Annain et son enti?re ind?pendance vis-?-vis de toute puissance ?trang?re, quelle qu'elle soit, lui promet aide et assistance, et s'engage ? lui donner, sur sa demande et gratuitement, l'appui n?cessaire pour maintenir dans ses Etats l'ordre et la tranquillit?, pour le d?fendre contre toute attaque et pour d?truire la piraterie qui d?sole une partie des c?tes du royaume.

ART. 3.

En reconnaissance de cette protection, S. M. le Roi de l'Annam s'engage ? conformer sa politique ext?rieure ? celle de la France et ? ne rien changer ? ses relations diplomatiques actuelles.

   Cet engagement politique ne s'?tend pas aux trait?s de commerce. Mais, dans aucun cas, S. M. le Roi de l'Annam ne pourra faire avec une nation, quelle qu'elle soit, de trait? de commerce en d?saccord avec celui conclu entre la France et le royaume d'Annam, et sans en avoir pr?alablement inform? le gouvernement fran?ais.

Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique s'engage ? faire ? S. M. le roi de l'Annam, don gratuit: 1° De cinq b?timents ? vapeur d'une force r?unic de cinq cents chevaux, en parfait ?tat, ainsi que leurs chaudi?res et machines, arm?s et ?quip?s, conform?ment aux prescriptions du r?glement d'armement;

   2° De cent canons de sept ? seize centim?tres de diam?tre, approvisionn?s ? deux cents coups par pi?ce;

3° De mille fusils ? tabati?re et de cinq cent mille cartouches.

    Ces b?timents et armes seront rendus en Cochinchine et livr?s dans le d?lai maximum d'un an, partir de la date de l'?change des ratifications.

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No. 87.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to recognize provisionally, and until further notice, ADOLF ANDR?, Esquire, as in charge of the Consulate-General of Austria-Hungary, during the absence of BARON DE OVERBECK.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd May, 1876.

No. 88.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following copy of a Treaty and of a Treaty of Commerce concluded between France and the Kingdom of Annam, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd May, 1876.

TRAIT?.

CONCLU ? SAIGON

ENTRE LA FRANCE ET LE ROYAUME D'ANNAM

le 15 Mars 1874.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise et S. M. le Roi de l'Annam, voulant unir leurs deux pays par les liens d'une amiti? durable, ont r?solu de conclure un trait? de paix et d'alliance rempla?ant celui du 5 juin 1862, et ils ont en cons?quence nomm? leurs pl?nipotentiaires ? cet effet, savoir:

Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise:

Le Contre-Amiral Dupr?, Gouverneur et Commandant en chef de la Basse-Cochinchine, grand- officier de l'Ordre national de la L?gion d'honneur, officier de l'instruction publique, etc.

Et S. M. le Roi de l'Annam:

   Le-tuan, Ministre de la justice, premier ambassadeur, et Nguyen-van-tuong, premier conseiller du ministre des rites, deuxi?me ambassadeur, qui, apr?s communication de leurs pouvoirs respectifs, trouv?s en bonne et due forme, sont convenus des articles suivants:

ARTICLE PREMIER.

Il

y aura paix, amiti? et alliance perp?tuelles entre la France et le royaume d'Annam,

ART. 2.

   Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise, reconnaissant la souverainet? du Roi de l'Annain et son enti?re ind?pendance vis-?-vis de toute puissance ?trang?re, quelle qu'elle soit, lui promet aide et assistance, et s'engage ? lui donner, sur sa demande et gratuitement, l'appui n?cessaire pour maintenir dans ses Etats l'ordre et la tranquillit?, pour le d?fendre contre toute attaque et pour d?truire la piraterie qui d?sole une partie des c?tes du royaume.

ART. 3.

En reconnaissance de cette protection, S. M. le Roi de l'Annam s'engage ? conformer sa politique ext?rieure ? celle de la France et ? ne rien changer ? ses relations diplomatiques actuelles.

   Cet engagement politique ne s'?tend pas aux trait?s de commerce. Mais, dans aucun cas, S. M. le Roi de l'Annam ne pourra faire avec une nation, quelle qu'elle soit, de trait? de commerce en d?saccord avec celui conclu entre la France et le royaume d'Annam, et sans en avoir pr?alablement inform? le gouvernement fran?ais.

Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique s'engage ? faire ? S. M. le roi de l'Annam, don gratuit: 1° De cinq b?timents ? vapeur d'une force r?unic de cinq cents chevaux, en parfait ?tat, ainsi que leurs chaudi?res et machines, arm?s et ?quip?s, conform?ment aux prescriptions du r?glement d'armement;

   2° De cent canons de sept ? seize centim?tres de diam?tre, approvisionn?s ? deux cents coups par pi?ce;

3° De mille fusils ? tabati?re et de cinq cent mille cartouches.

    Ces b?timents et armes seront rendus en Cochinchine et livr?s dans le d?lai maximum d'un an, partir de la date de l'?change des ratifications.

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ART. 4.

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Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise promet en outre de mettre ? la disposition du Roi des instructeurs militaires et marins en nombre suffisant pour reconstituer son arm?e et sa flotte; 2o des ing?nieurs et chefs d'ateliers capables de diriger les travaux qu'il plaira ? Sa Majest? de faire entreprendre des hommes experts en mati?re de finances pour organiser le service des imp?ts et des douanes dans le royaume; des professeurs pour fonder un coll?ge ? Hu?. Il promet en outre de fournir au Roi les b?timents de guerre, les armes et les munitions que Sa Majest? jugera n?cessaires ? son service.

      La r?mun?ration ?quitable des services ainsi rendus sera fix?e d'un commun accord entre les hautes Parties contractantes.

ART. 5.

S. M. le Roi de l'Annam reconna?t la pleine et enti?re souverainet? de la France sur tout le territoire actuellement occup? par elle et compris entre les fronti?res suivantes:

A l'est, la mer de Chine et le royaume d'Annam (province de Binh-thuan);

A l'ouest, le golfe de Siam;

Au sud, la mer de Chine;

Au nord, le royaume du Cambodge et le royaume d'Annam (province de Binh-thuan).

     Les onze tombeaux de la famille Pham, situ?s sur le territoire des villages de Tannien-dong et de Tan-quan-dong (province de Saigon) et les trois tombes de la famille H?, situ?es sur les territoires des villages de Lin-chun-tay et de Tan-may (province de Bien-hoa) ne pourront ?tre ouverts, creus?s, viol?s ni d?truits.

Il sera assign? un lot de terrain de cent maos d'?tendue aux tombes de la famille Pham, et un lot d'?gale ?tendue ? celles de la famille H?. Les revenus de ces terres seront consacr?s ? l'entretien des tombes et ? la subsistance des familles charg?es de leur conservation. Les terres seront exemptes d'imp?ts et les hommes de ces familles seront ?galement exempts des imp?ts personnels, du service militaire et des corv?es.

ART. 6.

Il est fait remise au Roi par la France de tout ce qui lui reste d? de l'ancienne indemnit? de

guerre.

ART. 7.

Sa Majest? s'engage formellement ? rembourser, par l'entremise du gouvernement fran?ais, le restant de l'indemnit? due ? l'Espagne, s'?levant ? un million de dollars (? 0,62 de ta?l le dollar), et ? affecter ? ce remboursement la moiti? du revenu net des douanes des ports ouverts au commerce europ?en et am?ricain, quel qu'en soit d'ailleurs le produit.

     Le montant en sera vers? chaque ann?e au tr?sor public de Saigon, charg? d'en fair la remise au gouvernement espagnol, d'en tirer re?u et de transmettre ce re?u au gouvernement annamite.

ART. 8.

Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise et S. M. le Roi accordent une amnistie g?n?rale, pleine et enti?re, avec lev?e de tous s?questres mis sur les biens, ? ceux de leurs sujets respectifs qui, jusqu'? la conclusion du trait? et auparavant se sont compromis pour le service de l'autre Partie

contractante.

ART. 9.

     S. M. le Roi d'Annam, reconnaissant que la religion catholique enseigne aux hommes ? faire le bien, r?voque et annule toutes les prohibitions port?es contre cette religion et accorde ? tous ses sujets la permission de l'embrasser et de la pratiquer librement.

En cons?quence, les chr?tiens du royaume d'Annam pourront se r?unir dans les ?glises en nombre illimit? pour les exercices de leur culte. Ils ne seront plus oblig?s, sous aucun pr?texte, ? des actes contraires ? leur religion, ni soumis ? des recensements particuliers. Ils seront admis ? tous les concours et aux emplois publics sans ?tre tenus pour cela ? aucun acte prohib? par la religion.

     Sa Majest? s'engage ? faire d?truire les registres de d?nombrement des chr?tiens faits depuis quinze ans et ? les traiter, quant aux recensements et imp?ts, exactement comme tous ses autres sujets. Elle s'engage en outre ? renouveler la d?fense, si sagement port?e par elle, d'employer dans le langage ou dans les ?crits des termes injurieux pour la religion et ? faire corriger les articles du Th?p Dieu dans lesquels de semblables termes sont employ?s.

     Les ?v?ques et missionnaires pourrout librement entrer dans le royaume et circuler dans leurs dioc?ses avec un passeport du gouverneur de la Cochinchine vis? par le ministre des rites ou par le gouverneur de la province. Ils pourront pr?cher en tous lieux la doctrine cotholique. Ils ne seront soumis ? aucune surveillance particuli?re, et les villages ne seront plus tenus de d?clarer aux mandarins ni leur arriv?e, ni leur pr?sence, ni leur d?part.

Les pr?tres annamites excrceront librement, comme les missionnaires, leur minist?re. Si leur conduite est r?pr?hensible, et si, aux termes de la loi, la faute par eux commise est passible de la peine du b?ton ou du rotin, cette peine sera commu?e en une punition ?quivalente.

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Les ?v?ques, les missionnaires et les pr?tres annamites auront le droit d'acheter et de louer des terres et des maisons, de b?tir des ?glises, h?pitaux, ?coles, orphelinats et tous autres ?difices destin?s au service de leur culte.

   Les biens enlev?s aux chr?tiens pour fait de religion qui se trouvent encore sous s?questre leur seront restitu?s.

Toutes les dispositions pr?c?dentes, sans exception, s'appliquent aux missionnaires espagnols aussi bien qu'aux fran?ais.

Un ?dit royal, publi? aussit?t apr?s l'?change des ratifications, proclamera dans toutes les communes la libert? accord?e par Sa Majest? aux chr?tiens de son royaume.

ART. 10.

Le gouvernement annamite aura la facult? d'ouvrir ? Saigon un coll?ge plac? sous la surveillance du Directeur de l'int?rieur et dans lequel rien de contraire ? la morale et ? l'exercice de l'autorit? fran?aise ne pourra ?tre enseign?. Le culte y sera enti?rement libre.

En cas de contravention, le professeur qui aura enfreint ces prescriptions sera renvoy? dans son pays, et m?me, si la gravit? du cas l'exige, le coll?ge pourra ?tre ferm?.

ART. 11.

Le gouvernement annamite s'engage ? ouvrir au commerce les ports de Thin-na?, dans la province de Binh-dinh; de Ninh-ha?, dans la province de Ha?-dzuong; la ville de Hano? et le passage par le fleuve du Nhi-h?, depuis la mer jusqu'au Yun-nan.

Une convention additionnelle au trait?, ayant m?me force que lui, fixera les conditions auxquelles ce commerce pourra ?tre exerc?.

Le port de Ninh-ha?, celui de Hano?, et le transit par le fleuve seront ouverts aussit?t apr?s l'?change des ratifications, et m?me plus t?t si faire se peut; celui de Thin-na?, un an apr?s.

D'autres ports ou rivi?res pourront ?tre ult?rieurement ouverts au commerce, si le nombre et l'importance des relations ?tablies montrent l'utilit? de cette mesure.

ART. 12.

   Les sujets fran?ais ou annamites de la France et les ?trangers en g?n?ral pourront, en respectant les lois du pays, s'?tablir, poss?der, et se livrer librement ? toutes op?rations commerciales et industrielles dans les villes ci-dessus d?sign?es. Le gouvernement de Sa Majest? mettra ? leur disposition les terrains n?cessaires ? leur ?tablissement.

Ils pourront de m?me naviguer et commercer entre la mer et la province de Yun-nan par la voie du Nhi-h?, moyennant l'acquittement des droits fix?s, et ? la condition de s'interdire tout trafic sur les rives du fleuve entre la mer et Hano?, et entre Hano? et la fronti?re de la Chine.

   Ils pourront librement choisir et engager ? leur service des compradors, interpr?tes, ?crivains, ouvriers, bateliers et domestiques.

ART. 13.

   La France nommera dans chacun des ports ouverts au commerce un consul ou agent assist? d'une force suffisante dont le chiffre ne devra pas d?passer le nombre de cent hommes, pour assurer sa s?curit? et faire respecter son autorit?, pour faire la police des ?trangers jusqu'? ce que toute crainte ? ce sujet soit dissip?e par l'?tablissement des bons rapports que ne peut manquer de faire na?tre la loyale ex?cution du trait?.

ART. 14.

   Les sujets du Roi pourront, de leur c?t?, librement voyager, r?sider, poss?der et commercer en France et dans les colonies fran?aises en se conformant aux lois. Pour assurer leur protection, Sa Majest? aura la facult? de faire r?sider des agents dans les ports ou villes dont elle fera choix.

ART. 15.

Lorsque des sujets fran?ais, europ?ens ou cochinchinois ou d'autres ?trangers d?sireront s'?tablir dans un des lieux ci-dessus sp?cifi?s, ils devront se faire inserire chez le r?sident fran?ais, qui en

avisera l'autorit? locale.

Les sujets annamites voulant s'?tablir en territoire fran?ais seront soumis aux m?mes dispositions. Les fran?ais ou ?trangers qui voudront voyager dans l'int?rieur du pays ne pourront le faire que s'ils sont munis d'un passeport d?livr? par un agent fran?ais et avec le consentement et le visa des autorit?s annamites. Tout commerce leur sera interdit sous peine de confiscation de leurs marchandises.

   Cette facult? de voyager pouvant pr?senter des dangers dans l'?tat actuel du pays, les ?trangers n'en jouiront qu'apr?s que le gouvernement annamite, d'accord avec le repr?sentant de la France ? Hu?, jugera le pays suffisaminent calm?.

   Si des voyageurs fran?ais doivent parcourir le pays en qualit? de savants, d?claration en sera ?galement faite; ils jouiront ? ce titre de la protection du gouvernement, qui leur d?livrera les passeports n?cessaires, les aidera dans l'accomplissement de leur mission et facilitera leurs ?tudes.

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ART. 16.

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Toutes contestations entre Fran?ais ou entre Fran?ais et ?trangers seront jug?es par le r?sident fran?ais.

Lorsque des sujets fran?ais ou ?trangers auront quelque contestation avec des Annamites ou quelque plainte ou r?clamation ? formuler, ils devront d'abord exposer l'affaire au r?sident, qui s'efforcera de l'arranger ? l'amiable.

Si l'arrangement est impossible, le r?sident requerra l'assistance d'un juge annamite commis- sion? ? cet effet, et tous deux, apr?s avoir examin? l'affaire conjointement statueront d'apr?s les r?gles de l'?quit?.

Il en sera de m?me en cas de contestation d'un Annamite avec un Fran?ais ou un ?tranger: le premier s'addressera au magistrat, qui, s'il ne peut concilier les parties, requerra l'assistance du r?si- dent fran?ais et jugera avec lui.

Mais toutes les contestations entre Fran?ais ou entre Fran?ais et ?trangers seront jug?es par le r?sident fran?ais seul.

ART. 17.

    Les crimes et d?lits commis par des Fran?ais ou des ?trangers sur le territoire de l'Annam seront connus et jug?s ? Saigon par les tribunaux comp?tents. Sur la r?quisition du r?sident fran?ais, les autorit?s locales feront tous leurs efforts pour arr?ter le ou les coupables et les lui livrer.

Si un crime ou d?lit est commis sur le territoire fran?ais par un sujet de Sa Majest?, le consul ou agent de Sa Majest? devra ?tre officiellement inform? des poursuites dirig?es contre l'accus? et mis en mesure de s'assurer que toutes les formes l?gales sont bien observ?es.

ART. 18.

    Si quelque malfaiteur coupable de d?sordres ou brigandages sur le territoire fran?ais se r?fugie sur le territoire annamite, l'autorit? locale s'efforcera, d?s qu'il lui en aura ?t? donn? avis, de s'emparer du fugitif et de le rendre aux autorit?s fran?aises.

Il en sera de m?me si des voleurs, pirates ou criminels quelconques, sujets du Roi, se r?fugient sur le territoire fran?ais; ils devront ?tre poursuivis aussit?t qu'avis en sera donn? et, si faire se peut, arr?t?s et livr?s aux autorit?s de leur pays.

ART. 19.

    En cas de d?c?s d'un sujet fran?ais ou ?tranger sur le territoire annamite, ou d'un sujet annamite sur le territoire fran?ais, les biens du d?c?d? seront remis ? ses h?ritiers; en leur absence ou ? leur d?faut, au r?sident, qui sera charg? de les faire parvenir aux ayants-droit.

ART. 20.

    Pour assurer et faciliter l'ex?cution des clauses et stipulations du pr?sent trait?, un an apr?s sa signature, Son Exc. le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise nommera un r?sident ayant le rang de ministre aupr?s de S. M. le Roi de l'Annam. Le r?sident sera charg? de maintenir les relations amicales entre les hautes Parties contractantes et de veiller ? la consciencieuse ex?cution des articles du trait?.

    Le rang de cet envoy?, les honneurs et pr?rogatives auxquels il aura droit, seront ult?rieurement r?gl?s d'un commun accord et sur le pied d'une parfaite r?ciprocit? entre les hautes Parties

contractantes.

S. M. le Roi de l'Annam aura la facult? de nommer des r?sidents ? Paris et ? Saigon.

    Les d?penses de toute esp?ce occasionn?es par le s?jour de ces r?sidents aupr?s du gouvernement alli? seront support?es par le gouvernement de chacun d'eux.

ART. 21.

    Ce trait? remplace le trait? de 1862, et le gouvernement fran?ais se charge d'obtenir l'assentiment du gouvernement espagnol. Dans le cas o? l'Espagne n'accepterait pas ces modifications au trait? de 1862, le pr?sent trait? n'aurait d'effet qu'entre la France et l'Annam, et les anciennes stipulations concernant l'Espagne continueraient ? ?tre ex?cutoires. La France, dans ce cas, se chargerait du remboursement de l'indemnit? espagnole et se substituerait ? l'Espagne, comme cr?anci?re de l'Annam, pour ?tre rembours?e conform?ment aux dispositions de l'article 7 du pr?sent trait?.

ART. 22.

    Le pr?sent trait? est fait ? perp?tuit?. Il sera ratifi? et les ratifications en seront ?chang?es ? Hu? dans le d?lai d'un an, et moins si faire se peut. Il sera publi? et mis en vigueur aussit?t que cet ?change aura eu lieu.

En foi de quoi les pl?nipotentiaires respectifs ont sign? le pr?sent trait? et y ont appos? leurs

cachets.

Fait ? Saigon, au palais du gouvernement de la Cochinchine fran?aise, en quatre exp?ditions, le dimanche quinzi?me jour du mois de mars de l'an de gr?ce 1874, correspondant au vingt-septi?me jour du premier mois de la vingt-septi?me ann?e de Tu-Duc.

(S.) Contre-amiral DUPR?. (S.) LE-TUAN C NGUYEN-VAN-TUONG.

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TRAIT? DE COMMERCE

ENTRE

LA FRANCE ET LE ROYAUME D'ANNAM.

Son Excellence le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise et Sa Majest? le Roi de l'Annam anim?s du d?sir de resserrer les liens qui unissent les deux Nations et d'augmenter leur prosp?rit? par la facilit? donn?e au commerce, ont nomm? dans ce but pour leurs pl?nipotentiaires, savoir:

Son Excellence le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise:

Le Contre-Amiral KRANTZ, commandant en chef la division navale des mers de Chine et du Japon, gouverneur p. i. et commandant en chef en Cochinchine, commandeur de l'ordre national de la L?gion d'honneur, etc.

Sa Majest? le Roi de l'Annam, les hauts fonctionnaires:

NGUYEN-VAN-TUONG, Ministre de la justice, d?cor? du titre de Ki-vi-ba, premier ambassadeur,

Et

NGUYEN-TANG-DOAN, thi lang du minist?re de l'int?rieur, deuxi?me ambassadeur; lesquels apr?s communication de leurs pouvoirs respectifs trouv?s en bonne et due forme, sont convenus des articles suivants:

ARTICLE PREMIER.

Conform?ment aux stipulations de l'article 11 du trait? du 15 mars, le Roi de l'Annam ouvre au commerce ?tranger, sans distinction de pavillon ou de nationalit?, ses ports de Thi-na? dans la province de Binh-dinh, de Ninh-ha? dans la province de Ha?-duong, la ville de Hano? et le fleuve de Nhi-ha depuis la mer jusqu'? la fronti?re chinoise.

ART. 2.

Dans les port ouverts, le commerce sera libre apr?s l'acquittement d'une taxe de cinq pour cent de la valeur des marchandises ? leur entr?e ou ? leur sortie. Ce droit sera de dix pour cent sur le sel. Cependant les armes et les munitions de guerre ne pourront ?tre ni import?es ni export?es par le commerce. Le commerce de l'opium reste assujetti ? sa r?glementation sp?ciale ?tablie par le gouvernement annamite.

L'importation des grains sera toujours permise moyennant un droit de cinq pour cent.

L'exportation des grains ne pourra avoir lieu qu'en vertu d'une autorisation temporaire du gouvernement de l'Annain, autorisation dont il sera donn? connaissance au r?sident fran?ais ? Hu?. Les grains seront, dans ce cas, frapp?s d'un droit de sortie de dix pour cent.

L'importation de la soie et du go-liem sera toujours permise.

L'exportation de la soie et du bois dit go-liem ne sera permise chaque ann?e qu'apr?s que les villages qui paient leurs imp?ts avec ces deux denr?es auront totalement acquitt? cet imp?t en nature, et que le gouvernement annamite en aura achet? les quantit?s indispensables ? son propre usage. Le tarif d'entr?e ou de sortie sur ces mati?res sera, comme pour toutes les autres marchandises, de cinq pour cent.

Lorsque le gouvernement annamite aura l'intention de profiter de ce droit de suspendre l'exportation de la soie et du bois go-liem, il en pr?viendra, au moins un mois ? l'avance, le r?sident fran?ais ? Hu?; il lui fera ?galement connaitre un mois ? l'avance l'?poque ? laquelle l'exportation de ces denr?es redeviendra libre.

Toutes les interdictions, ? l'exception de celles qui concernent les armes et les munitions qui ne peuvent ?tre transport?es sans une autorisation sp?ciale du gouvernement annamite, ne s'appliquent pas aux marchandises en transit pour le Yunam, ou venant du Yunam; mais le gouvernement annamite pourra prendre des mesures de pr?caution pour emp?cher que les objets prohib?s soient d?barqu?s sur son territoire.

Les marchandises transitant pour le Yunam n'acquitteront le droit de douane qu'? leur entr?e sur le territoire annamite, qu'elles y arrivent par mer ou par la fronti?re de Chine (province du Yunam).

Aucun autre droit accessoire ou suppl?mentaire ne pourra ?tre ?tabli sur les marchandises r?guli?rement introduites ? leur passage d'une province ou d'une ville ? une autre.

Il est entendu que les marchandises import?es de l'?tranger dans les ports ouverts ou export?es des ports ouverts ? l'?tranger par des b?timents chinois ou appartenant ? l'Annam, seront soumises aux m?mes interdictions et aux m?mes droits que celles import?es de l'?tranger ou export?es ? l'?tranger sous tout autre pavillon; et que ces droits seront per?us par les m?mes employ?s et vers?s dans les m?mes caisses que ceux per?us sur les marchandises import?es de l'?tranger ou export?es ? l'?tranger sous les pavillons dits ?trangers.

ART. 3.

Les droits de phare et d'ancrage sont fix?s ? trois dixi?mes de ta?l par tonneau de jauge pour les navires entrant et sortant avec un chargement, et ? quinze centi?mes de ta?l par tonneau pour les navires entrant sur lest et sortant charg?s, ou entrant charg?s et sortant sur lest

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      Sont consid?r?s comme ?tant sur lest les navires dont la cargaison est inf?rieure au vingti?me de leur jauge en encombrement, et ? cinq francs par tonneau en valeur.

Les navires entrant sur lest et partant sur lest ne paient aucun droit de phare et d'ancrage.

ART. 4.

Les marchandises exp?di?es de Saigon pour un des ports ouverts du royaume d'Annam ou ? destination de la province du Yunam en transit par le Nhi-ha et celles qui sont exp?di?es de l'un de ces ports ou de la province du Yunam pour Saigon, ne seront soumises qu'? la moiti? des droits frappant les marchandises de toute autre provenance ou ayant une autre destination.

Pour ?viter toute fraude et constater qu'ils viennent bien de Saigon, ces b?timents y feront viser leurs papiers par le capitaine du port de commerce et les y feront timbrer par le consul d'Annam.

La douane pourra exiger des b?timents, ? leur d?part pour Saigon, caution pour la moiti? des droits auxquels ils ne sont pas soumis en vertu du paragraphe 1er du pr?sent article, et si la caution ne para?t pas valable, la douane pourra exiger le versement en d?p?t de cette moiti? de droits, qui sera restitu?e apr?s justification.

ART. 5.

Le commerce par terre entre la province de Bien-hoa et celle de Binh-thuan restera provisoirement dans les conditions o? il est en ce moment, c'est-?-dire qu'il ne pourra ?tre ?tabli de nouveaux droits, ni apport? aucune modification aux droits existants.

Dans l'ann?e qui suivra l'?change des ratifications du pr?sent trait?, une convention suppl?men- taire r?glera les conditions auxquelles sera soumis ce commerce par terre.

En tous les cas, l'exportation des chevaux de l'empire d'Annam, ? destination de la province de Bien-hoa, ne pourra ?tre assujettie ? des droits plus forts que ceux qui sont pay?s actuellement.

ART. 6.

Pour assurer la perception des droits, et afin d'?viter les conflits qui pourraient naitre entre les ?trangers et les autorit?s annamites, le gouvernement fran?ais mettra ? la disposition du gouverne- ment annamite les fonctionnaires n?cessaires pour diriger le service des douanes, sous la surveillance et l'autorit? du ministre charg? de cette partie du service public. Il aidera ?galement le gouverne- ment annamite ? organiser sur les c?tes un service de surveillance efficace pour prot?ger le commerce. Aucun Europ?en non Fran?ais ne pourra ?tre employ? dans les douanes des ports ouverts, sans l'agr?ment du consul de France ou du r?sident fran?ais pr?s la cour de Hu?, avant le paiement int?gral de l'indemnit? espagnole.

Ce paiement termin?, si le gouvernement annamite juge que ses fonctionnaires employ?s dans les douanes peuvent se passer du concours des fonctionnaires fran?ais, les deux gouvernements s'entendront au sujet des modifications que cette d?termination rendra n?cessaires.

ART. 7.

Les douanes des ports ouverts au commerce ?tranger devant ?tre dirig?es par un fonctionnaire annamite r?sidant ? Ninh-ha?, un fonctionnaire fran?ais mis ? la disposition du gouvernement annamite et portant le titre de chef du service europ?en, r?sidera dans le m?me port, afin de se concerter avec lui sur toutes les mesures de d?tail ayant pour but la bonne organisation du service.

Tous les Europ?ens employ?s dans les douanes rel?veront directement du chef du service europ?en. Il aura le droit de correspondre pour les affaires de douane et de commerce avec le consul fran?ais et avec le r?sident fran?ais ? Hu?.

Le chef du service europ?en et le chef du service annamite s'entendront pour les rapports ? adresser au ministre des finances. En cas de dissentiment, chacun d'eux pourra s'adresser directe- ment ? ce haut fonctionnaire.

ART. 8.

Les rangs du personnel mis au service de Sa Majest?, ses rapports officiels avec les autorit?s du

que ses ?moluments seront r?gl?s d'un commun accord entre les deux

gouvernements.

pays, ainsi

ART. 9.

La comptabilit? des douanes sera tenue en double dans les bureaux du service europ?en et dans les ?tablissements financiers d?sign?s par le gouvernement annamite pour encaisser le montant des droits.

Les ordres de recette des droits devront porter le visa du fonctionnaire fran?ais et celui du fonctionnaire annamite. Les m?mes formalit?s seront observ?es lorsque l'argent devra ?tre extrait des caisses de la douane pour ?tre vers? dans celles de l'Etat.

Les pi?ces de comptabilit? et les registres seront compar?s tous les mois.

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ART. 10.

  Seront pr?lev?s sur le produit des droits de phare et d'ancrage, et en cas d'insuffisance sur le produit des droits de douane, sans que jamais le pr?l?vement puisse d?passer la moiti? du revenu brut de ce dernier et dans l'ordre suivant:

1o La solde du personnel europ?en employ? au service des douanes des ports ouverts de l'Annam; celle des employ?s annamites ou autres du m?me service;

2° La construction et l'entretien des bureaux de la douane;

3o La construction et l'entretien des phares, bateaux-feu, balises;

4° Les travaux de curage et les sondages.

  Enfin toutes les d?penses reconnues n?cessaires pour faciliter et activer le d?veloppement du mouvement commercial.

ART. 11.

  Le tarif de droits ?tabli par la pr?sente convention sera applicable pendant dix ans ? dater de l'?change des ratifications; pendant cette p?riode, il ne pourra ?tre modifi? que du commun consente- ment des deux hautes Parties contractantes, et un an au moins apr?s que la proposition en aura ?t? faite

par l'une d'elles.

ART. 12.

  Toutes les contestations entre les ?trangers et le personnel des douanes au sujet de l'application. des r?glements douaniers seront jug?es par le consul et un magistrat annamite.

ART. 13.

  Lorsqu'un b?timent fran?ais ou ?tranger arrivera dans les eaux de l'un des ports ouverts au commerce ?tranger, il aura la facult? d'engager tel pilote qui lui conviendra pour se faire conduire imm?diatement dans le port, et de m?me, quand apr?s avoir acquitt? toutes les charges l?gales il sera pr?t ? mettre ? la voile, on ne pourra pas lui refuser des pilotes pour le sortir du port sans retard ni d?lai.

  Tout individu qui voudra exercer la profession de pilote pour les b?timents ?trangers, pourra sur la pr?sentation de trois certificats de capitaines de navires, ?tre commissionn? par le consul de France et le capitaine de port.

  La r?tribution pay?e aux pilotes sera r?gl?e selon l'?quit?, pour chaque port en particulier par le consul ou agent consulaire et le capitaine de port, en raison de la distance et des difficult?s de la navi- gation.

ART. 14.

D?s que le pilote aura introduit un navire de commerce ?tranger dans le port, le chef de la douane d?l?guera un ou deux pr?pos?s pour surveiller le navire et emp?cher qu'il ne se pratique aucune fraude. Ces pr?pos?s pourront, selon leurs convenances, rester dans leurs propres bateaux ou se tenir ? bord du b?timent.

  Les frais de leur solde, de leur nourriture et de leur entretien seront ? la charge de la douane, et ils ne pourront exiger aucune indemnit? ou r?tribution quelconque des capitaines ou des consigna- taires. Toute contravention ? cette disposition entra?nera une punition proportionnelle au montant de l'exaction, laquelle sera en outre int?gralement restitu?e.

ART. 15.

  Dans les vingt-quatre heures qui suivront l'arriv?e d'un navire de commerce ?tranger dans l'un des ports ouverts au commerce ?tranger, le capitaine, s'il n'est d?ment emp?ch?, et ? son d?faut le subr?- cargue ou le consignataire devra se rendre au consulat de France et reinettra entre les mains du consul les papiers de bord, les connaissements et le manifeste. Dans les vingt-quatre heures suivantes, le consul enverra au chef de la douane un extrait du r?le d'?quipage et une note d?taill?e indiquant le nom du navire, le tonnage l?gal du b?timent et la nature de son chargement; si par suite de la n?gli- gence du capitaine, cette derni?re formalit? n'avait pu ?tre accomplie dans les quarante-huit heures qui suivront l'arriv?e du navire, le capitaine sera passible d'une amende de cinquante piastres par jour de retard au profit de la caisse des douanes; ladite amende, toutefois, ne pourra d?passer la somme de deux cents piastres.

  Aussit?t apr?s la r?ception de la note transmise par le consulat, le chef de la douane d?livrera le permis d'ouvrir la cale. Si le capitaine, avant d'avoir re?u le permis pr?cit? avait ouvert la cale et commenc? ? d?charger, il pourrait ?tre condamn? ? une amende de cinq cents piastres au plus, et les marchandises d?barqu?es pourraient ?tres saisies, le tout au profit de la caisse des douanes.

Les armes et les munitions de guerre que les b?timents de commerce pourraient avoir ? bord

                                                            pour leur propre s?ret? devront ?tre ?num?r?es sur les papiers de bord et d?clar?es en m?me temps que la composition de la cargaison ? leur arriv?e au port ou ? la douane.

Si les fonctionnaires du gouvernement annamite le jugent n?cessaire, ces armes seront mises en d?p?t ? terre entre les mains du capitaine du port et du consul, ou dans le poste fronti?re pour n'?tre rendues qu'au d?part du b?timent, soit qu'il prenne la mer, soit qu'il p?n?tre sur le territoire chinois. Dans ce dernier cas, la quantit? de munitions et d'armes sera d?termin?e par le consul et le chef de la douane, en raison des circonstances. Les contraventions seront punies de la confiscation des armes au profit du gouvernement annamite et en outre d'une amende qui ne pourra exc?der cinq cents piastres.

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     Si un b?timent a d?barqu? clandestinement des armes ou des munitions sur le territoire annamite, ces armes, si elles sont en petit nombre, seront confisqu?es et les contrevenants seront en outre punis d'une amende de cinq cents piastres au plus; mais si la quantit? d'armes ou de munitions de guerre ainsi d?barqu?es est consid?rable et constitue un danger, le b?timent pourra ?tre saisi et confisqu? ainsi que tout ou partie du chargement.

     La confiscation d'un b?timent europ?en ou am?ricain ne pourra ?tre prononc?e que par les deux gouvernements.

ART. 16.

     Les capitaines et n?gociants ?trangers pourront louer telles esp?ces d'all?ges et d'embarcations qu'il leur plaira pour transporter des marchandises et des passagers, et la r?tribution ? payer pour ces all?ges sera r?gl?e de gr? ? gr? par les parties int?ress?es, sans l'intervention de l'autorit? annamite et par cons?quent sans sa garantie en cas d'accident, de fraude et de disparition desdits all?ges. Le nombre n'en sera pas limit? et le monopole n'en pourra ?tre conc?d? ? qui que ce soit, non plus que celui de transport par portefaix des marchandises ? embarquer ou ? d?barquer.

ART. 17.

     Toutes les fois qu'un n?gociant ?tranger aura des marchandises ? embarquer ou ? d?barquer, il devra d'abord remettre la note d?taill?e au consul ou agent consulaire qui en donnera communication au chef de la douane. Celui-ci d?livrera sur le champ un permis d'embarquement ou de d?barquement. Il sera alors proc?d? ? la v?rification des marchandises dans la forme la plus convenable pour qu'il n'y ait chance de perte pour aucune des parties.

     Le n?gociant devra se faire repr?senter sur le lieu de la v?rification (s'il ne pr?f?re y assister lui- m?me), par une personne r?unissant les qualit?s requises, ? l'effet de veiller ? ses int?r?ts au moment o? il sera proc?d? ? cette v?rification pour la liquidation des droits; faute de quoi, toute r?clamation ult?rieure restera nulle et non avenue.

     Si le n?gociant ne peut tomber d'accord avec l'employ? annamite sur la valeur ? fixer, chaque partie appellera deux ou trois n?gociants charg?s d'examiner les marchandises, et le prix le plus ?lev? qui sera offert par l'un d'eux sera r?put? constituer la valeur desdites marchandises.

     Les droits seront pr?lev?s sur le poids net, ou d?duira, en cons?quence, le poids des emballages et contenants. Si le n?gociant ne peut s'entendre avec l'employ? annamite sur la fixation de la tare, chaque partie choisira un certain nombre de caisses et de ballots parmi les colis objets du litige; ils seront d'abord pes?s bruts, puis tar?s ensuite, et la tare moyenne des colis pes?s servira de tare pour tous les autres.

     Si pendant le cours de la v?rification il s'?l?ve quelque difficult? qui ne puisse ?tre r?solue, le n?gociant pourra r?clamer l'intervention du consul, lequel portera, sur le champ, l'objet de la contesta- tion au chef des douanes, et tous deux s'efforceront d'arriver ? un arrangement amiable; mais la r?clamation devra avoir lieu dans les vingt-quatre heures, sinon il n'y sera pas donn? suite. Tant que le r?sultat de la contestation restera pendant, le chef de la douane n'en portera pas l'objet sur les livres laissant ainsi toute latitude pour l'examen et la solution de la difficult?.

Les marchandises qui auraient ?prouv? des avaries jouiront d'une r?duction de droits proportionn?e ? leur d?pr?ciation. Celle-ci sera d?termin?e ?quitablement et s'il le faut, par expertise contradictoire, ainsi qu'il ? ?t? stipul? plus haut.

ART. 18.

Tout b?timent entr? dans l'un des ports ouverts de l'Annam et qui n'a point encore lev? le permis de d?barquement mentionn? dans l'article pr?c?dent, pourra, dans les deux jours de son arriv?e, quitter le port et se rendre dans un autre port sans avoir ? payer ni droits d'ancrage ni droits de douane, attendu qu'il les acquittera ult?rieurement dans le port o? il effectuera la vente de ses marchandises.

ART. 19.

Les droits d'importation seront acquitt?s par les capitaines ou n?gociants au fur et ? mesure du d?barquement des marchandises et apr?s leur v?rification. Les droits d'exportation le seront de la m?me mani?re lors de l'embarquement. Lorsque les droits de tonnage et de douane dus par un b?ti- ment ?tranger auront ?t? int?gralement acquitt?s, le chef de la douane d?livrera une quittance g?n?rale, sur l'exhibition de laquelle le consul rendr? ses papiers de bord au capitaine et lui permettra de partir. Toutefois, si le capitaine y consent, il sera loisible ? l'administration des douanes (afin de faciliter les op?rations du commerce) de percevoir les droits d'apr?s les papiers de bord, sans qu'on soit oblig? de d?charger les marchandises pour en constater la valeur et la quantit?.

ART. 20.

Apr?s l'expiration des deux jours mentionn?s dans l'article 18 et avant de proc?der au d?charge- ment, chaque b?timent de commerce acquittera int?gralement les droits de pharc et d'ancrage fix?s par l'article 3.

Aucun autre droit, r?tribution ou surcharge ne pourra ?tre exig? sous aucun pr?texte.

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   Lors du paiement du droit pr?cit?, le chef de la douane d?livrera, au capitaine ou au consignataire, un re?u en forme de certificat constatant que les droits de phare et d'ancrage ont ?t? int?gralement acquitt?s, et sur l'exhibition de ce certificat au chef de la douane de tout autre port o? il lui conviendrait de se rendre, le capitaine sera dispens? de payer de nouveau ces droits pour son b?timent, tout navire ?tranger ne devant en ?tre passible qu'une seule fois ? chacun de ses voyages d'un pays ?tranger en Annain.

ART. 21.

   Tout navire ?tranger entr? dans l'un des ports ouverts au commerce, et qui n'y voudra d?charger qu'une partie de ses marchandises, ne paiera les droits de douane que pour la partie d?barqu?e; il pourra transporter le reste de sa cargaison dans un autre port et l'y vendre.-Les droits seront alors acquitt?s.

   Dans le cas o? des ?tranger, apr?s avoir acquitt? dans un port les droits sur des marchandises, voudraient les r?exporter et aller les vendre dans un autre port, ils en pr?viendraient le consul or agent consulaire; celui-ci, de son c?t?, informera le chef de la douane, lequel apr?s avoir constant? l'identit? de la marchandise et la parfaite int?grit? des colis, remettra aux r?clamants une d?claration attestant que les droits afferents auxdites marchandises ont ?t? effectivement acquitt?s.

   Munis de cette d?claration, le n?gociants ?trangers n'auront, ? leur arriv?e dans l'autre port, qu'? la pr?senter par l'entremise du consul au chef de la douane, qui d?livrera, pour cette partie de la cargaison, sans retard et sans frais, un permis de d?barquement en franchise de droits; mais si l'autorit? d?couvrait de la fraude ou de le contrebande parmi ces marchandises ainsi r?export?es, celles-ci seraient, apr?s v?rification, confisqu?es au profit de la caisse des douanes.

ART. 22.

   Aucun transbordement de marchandises ne pourra avoir lieu que sur permis sp?cial et dans un cas d'urgence. S'il devient indispensable d'effectuer cette op?ration, il devra en ?tre r?f?r? au consul qui d?livrera un certificat, sur le vu duquel le transbordement sera authoris? par le chef de la douane. Celui-ci pourra toujours d?l?guer un employ? de son administration pour y assister.

Tout transbordement non autoris?, sauf le cas de peril en la demeure, entra?nera la confiscation au profit de la caisse des douanes, de la totalit? des merchandises illicitement transbord?es.

ART. 23.

   Dans chacun des ports ouverts au commerce ?tranger, le chef de la douane recevra pour lui-m?me et d?posera au consulat fran?ais, des balances l?gales pour les marchandises et pour l'argent, ainsi que des poids et mesures exactement conformes aux poids et aux mesures en usage dans l'Annam et rev?tus d'une estampille et d'un cachet constatant cette conformit?. Ces ?talons seront la base de toutes les liquidations de droits et de paiements ? faire. On y aura recours en cas de contestation sur le poids et la mesure des marchandises, et il sera statu? d'apr?s les r?sultats qu'ils auront donn?s.

ART. 24.

   Toute marchandise introduite ou export?e en contrebande, par des navires ou par des n?gociants ?trangers dans les ports, quelles que soient d'ailleurs sa valeur et sa nature, comme aussi toute denr?e prohib?e d?barqu?e frauduleusement, sera saisie par l'autorit? locale et confisqu?e.-En outre le gouvernement annamite pourra, si bon lui semble, interdire l'entr?e de ses ports au b?timent supris en contravention et le contraindre ? partir aussit?t apr?s l'apuration de ses comptes. Si quelque navire ?tranger se couvrait frauduleusement d'un pavillon qui ne serait pas le sien, l'autorit? fran?aise pren- drait les mesures n?cessaires pour la r?pression de cet abus.

   La totalit? des sommes provenant de la vente des objets confisqu?s sera vers?e ? la caisse de la douane. Le produit des amendes pour contravention aux r?glements des douanes, dans les ports ouverts, sera ?galement vers? ? cette caisse.

ART. 25.

   Son Excellence le Pr?sident de la R?publique fran?aise pourra faire stationner un b?timent de guerre dans les ports ouverts de l'empire, o? sa pr?sence sera jug?e n?cessaire pour maintenir le bon ordre et la discipline parmi les ?quipages des navires marchands et faciliter l'exercice de l'autorit? consulaire. Toutes les mesures n?cessaires seront prises pour que la pr?sence de ces navires de guerre n'entra?ne aucun inconv?nient. Les b?timents de guerre ne seront assujettis ? aucun droit.

ART. 26.

   Tout b?timent de guerre fran?ais croisant pour la protection du commerce sera re?u en ami et trait? comme tel dans tous les ports de l'Annam o? il se pr?sentera. Ces b?timents pourront s'y procurer les divers objets de rechange et de ravitaillement dont ils auraient besoin, et s'ils ont fait des avaries, les r?parer et acheter dans ce but les mat?riaux n?cessaires, le tout sans la moindre oppo- sition.

   Il en sera de m?me ? l'?gard des navires de commerce fran?ais ou ?trangers qui, par suite d'ava- ries majeures ou pour toute autre cause, seraient contreints de chercher refuge dans un port quelconque de l'Annam. Mais ces navires devront ?galement n'y s?journer que momentan?ment, et aussit?t que la cause de leur rel?che aura cess? ils devront appareiller sans pouvoir y prolonger leur s?jour et sans pouvoir y commercer.

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     Si quelqu'un de ces b?timents venait ? se perdre sur la c?te, l'autorit? la plus proche, d?s qu'elle en serait inform?e, porterait sur le champ assistance ? l'equipage, pourvoirait ? ses premiers besoins et prendrait les mesures d'urgence n?cessaires pour le sauvetage du navire et la pr?servation des mar- chandises. Puis elle porterait le tout ? la connaissance du consul ou agent consulaire le plus ? port?e du sinistre, pour que celui-ci, de concert avec l'autorit? comp?tente, p?t aviser aux moyens de rapa- trier l'?quipage et de sauver les d?bris du navire et de la cargaison.

     Le port de Thu?n-an ? cause de sa situation dans une rivi?re qui conduit ? la capitale et de sa proximit? de cette capitale fera exception, et aucun b?timent ?tranger de guerre ou du commerce ne pourra y p?n?trer.

Cependant si un b?timent de guerre fran?ais ?tait charg? d'une mission press?e pour le gouver- nement de Hu? ou pour le r?sident fran?ais, il pourrait franchir la barre apr?s en avoir demand? et obtenu l'autorisation expresse du gouvernement annamite.

ART. 27.

     Les navires de commerce annamites qui se rendront dans tous les ports de France ou des six provinces fran?aises de la Basse Cochinchine pour y commercer, y seront trait?s au point de vue des droits de tout nature comme la nation la plus favoris?e.

ART. 28.

Le gouvernement fran?ais renouvelle la promesse faite au gouvernement annamite ? l'article 2 du trait? du 15 mars, de faire tous ses efforts pour d?truire les pirates de terre et de mer, particuli?re- ment dans le voisinage des villes et ports ouverts au commerce europ?en, de fa?on ? rendre les op?ra- tions du commerce aussi s?res que possible.

ART. 29.

La pr?sente convention aura la m?me force que le trait? du 15 mars 1874 auquel elle restera attach?e; elle sera mise en vigueur aussit?t apr?s l'?change des ratifications qui aura lieu en m?me temps que celui du trait? du 15 mars 1874 si c'est possible, et en tous les cas avant le 15 mars 1875.

En foi de quoi les pl?nipotentiaires respectifs l'ont sign?e et y ont appos? leurs sceaux. Fait ? Saigon, au palais du Gouvernement, en deux exp?ditions en chaque langue, compar?es et conformes entre elles, le trente-et-un ao?t mil huit cent-soixante-quatorze.

(S.) Contre-Amiral KRANTZ.

(S.) NGUYEN-VAN-TUONG et NGUYEN-TANG-DOAN.

Afin d'?viter des difficult?s dans l'interpr?tation de quelques passages des nouveaux trait?s, les pl?nipotentiaires des deux hautes Parties contractantes sont convenus d'ajouter au pr?sent trait? un article additionnel qui sera consid?r? comme en faisant partie int?grante.

ARTICLE ADDITIONNEL.

Il est entendu que la ville m?me de Hano? est ouverte au commerce ?tranger et qu'il y aura dans cette ville un consul avec son escorte, une douane, et que les Europ?ens pourront y avoir des magasins et des maisons d'habitation, aussi bien qu'? Ninh-ha? et ? Thi-na?.

Si, par la suite, on reconnaissait que la douane de Hano? est inutile et que celle de Ninh-ha? suffit, la douane de Hano? pourrait ?tre supprim?e; mais il y aurait toujours, dans cette ville, un consul et son escorte et les Europ?ens continueraient ? y avoir des magasins et des maisons d'habitation.

Les terrains n?cessaires pour b?tir les habitations des consuls et de leurs escortes seront c?d?s gratuitement au gouvernement fran?ais par le gouvernement annamite. L'?tendue de ces terrains sera dans chacune des villes ou ports ouverts, de cinq maus, mesure annamite (environ deux hectares et demi). Les terrains n?cessaires aux Europ?ens pour y ?lever leurs maisons d'habitation ou leurs magasins seront achet?s par eux aux propri?taires; les consuls et les autorit?s annamites interviendront dans ces achats de fa?on ? ce que tout se passe avec ?quit?. Les magasins et les habitations des commer?ants seront aussi rapproch?s que possible de la demeure des consuls.

A Ninh-ha? le consul et son escorte continueront ? occuper les fort tant que cela sera jug? n?cessaires pour assurer la police et la s?curit? du commerce. Il habitera plus tard sur le terrain de cinq maus qui lui aura ?t? conc?d?.

On respectera les pagodes et les s?pultures, et les Europ?ens ne pourront acheter les terrains sur lesquels il existe des habitations qu'avec le consentement des propri?taires et en payant une juste indemnit?.

    Les commer?ants europ?ens paieront l'imp?t foncier d'apr?s les tarifs en usage dans la localit? o? ils habiteront; mais ils ne paieront aucun autre imp?t.

A Saigon, le trente-et-un ao?t mil huit cent soixante-quatorze.

(S.) Contre-Amiral KRANTZ.

(S.) NGUYEN-VAN-TONG et NGUYEN-TANG-DOAN.

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No. 89.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following copy of an Extract from the General Regulation of Custom Houses concerning Merchant Ships and Steamers, in reference to the Port of Hai-phong, is published for general informa-

tion.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd May, 1876.

PORT OF HAI-PHONG.

EXTRACT

FROM

THE GENERAL REGULATION OF CUSTOM HOUSES

Concerning Merchant Ships and Steamers.

ARTICLE 1.

   The port of Hai-phong is limited between the fort situated on the right bank of the Cua-cam, opposite the arroyo of Vang-chau, and the fort up the river of the arroyo of Hai-phong, on the left bank of the Cua-cam.

ART. 2.

   The anchorage place for stranger ships, extends itself in the Cua-cam between the two forts. aforesaid named; the annamite and chinese junks and barks shall anchor or moor in the arroyo of Hai-phong.

ART. 3.

   At the arrival of every ship in the port, a custom house agent shall be put on board, to survey the operations of loading and landing, and in order to prevent all sort of smuggling.

Captains of ships are bound to observe the regulation concerning the police and security of the port, so as the police regulations concerning their crews when they are on shore, and of which regu- lations, connexion shall be given to them by the harbour master.

ART. 4.

It is absolutely forbidden to import into Tonkin, fire arms and war ammunitions.

Are considered as prohibited goods:

Canons and all artillery arms, their carriages, tools and additionnals, bullets, bombs, small bombs,

and others.

Gunpowder.

Fire arms, guns, revolvers and others.

Swords, halberds, bayonets, pikes and others.

Saltpetre.

Military pieces of furniture for encampment, and tools manufactured for war purpose.

All infringement to the present article entice to a fine varying from fifty to five hundred dollars.

ART. 5.

Every ship shall receive at Hai-phong, at due time, an order specifying the number of fire arms and war ammunitions being on board. This quantity and number shall have to be produced again at her departure, and must agree with the order, except when the uses made of them, has been legally justified, under a penalty of a fine of one hundred dollars for the infraction, and legal proceedings in the case foreseen for the sales of gunpowder and war ammunitions.

The ship being in infringement to this regulation shall be detained till the fine is paid, and that the charge has been cleared.

ART. 6.

   Twenty four hours from the arrival of a stranger ship in the port, the captain is bound to deposit the ship's papers and the manifest at the French consulate.

   If in the forty eight hours from the arrival, the above said paragraph has not been observed, the captain shall be liable to a fine of fifty dollars per day of delay, to the profit of the customs. The said fine shall not exceed the sum of two hundred dollars.

ART. 7.

   The captain is answerable for the regularity of the manifest, which must reproduce the marks, numbers, contents and value of each colis. The captain shall be liable to a fine of five hundred dollars if he offers a false manifest, but he shall be allowed to rectify the mistakes in the twenty four hours that shall follow the remittance of the said manifest in the hands of the French Consul, without being

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221

liable to this fine. When a part of the cargo shall be declared for re-exportation the specification. must be made on the manifest. The ship shall be security for all the fines incurred during the course of these operations. She will be allowed to sail from the port only after the full payment of these fines.

ART. 8.

Only under special leave, no shipping or landing cargo or ballast, can take place, without the anchorage limits, and only from sun rise to sun set, Sundays and feast days are excepted.

ART. 9.

    Within the twenty four hours from the time the captain shall have handed to the French Consul the ship's papers, the Consul shall send to the custom house in duplicate a detailled list; giving the name of the ship, the crews list, the legal tonnage of the ship, and the cargo list.

    Fire arms and war ammunitions that merchant ships may have on board for their own use and safety, must be declared number by number on the ship's papers, at the same time that the figures of the cargo, at their arrival in the port or to the custom house; after that the Consul shall have handed to the custom house the detailled list, the surveyor of the custom house department shall deliver the order for landing, under reservation that the goods landed cannot be taken away, under a penalty of a fine varying from fifty to five hundred dollars, according to the case, only after the proof that the duties claimed have been paid.

ART. 10.

    The goods shall be verified on a designate place, according to the Consul's detailled list, and the custom house officer shall have the liberty of asking for the opening of the cases, casks, bales and other colis, and to ask for them to be weighed, in case that the specification given by the Consul's list should seemed insufficient or incorret.

ART. 11.

    After the expiration of the two days specified in the articles 6 and 9 and before the landing is to take place, every merchant ship shall be bound to pay the full amount of duties for light house and anchorage, already fixed by article 3 of the treaty.

ART. 12.

    Every exporter of goods shall be obliged before beginning the discharging to make a declaration of the said to the French Consulate, which shall send the detailled list to the custom house, where an order for shipping shall be delivered.

    The custom house surveyor shall afterwards proceed to the inspection of the goods according to the terms prescribed for the entries.

ART. 13.

    When the ship shall have finished her loading, the captain or the consignee shall be bound to deposit to the custom house a detailled manifest of the export cargo. The captain who shall deposit a false manifest shall be liable to a fine of five hundred dollars.

ART. 14.

    All cargo landed or shipped without an order from the custom house shall be liable to seizure; and also all goods shipped from a ship to another without a special order. These infringements shall be subject to a penalty of a fine varying from fifty to five hundred dollars.

ART. 15.

    No captain of a merchant ship, can receive his papers and sail from the port, if he has not proved to the Consul that all the custom house duties have been fulfilled, and that the amount of duties. have been paid to the full amount.

ART. 16.

    For the goods carried from one place to another in the chinese province of Yunnan towards the sea, or from the sea to Yunnan, the duties shall be received by the first Annamite custom house.

Concerning merchant ships sailing to Yunnan, the captain or his supercargo, shall deliver the ship's papers, manifests and bills of lading, to the Consul at Hai-phong, who shall send without delay to the custom house office, a detailled list of the goods on which the duties are to be paid according to the indications registered on this list.

    But in case of suspicion of fraud, the custom house shall have the liberty of ordering the landing of the goods in order to have them examined. When the duties shall have been paid in the hands of the Annamite officer, the custom house shall state to the fact by a certificate which production shall be sufficient to establish that the duties on the said goods have been paid, and that there is nothing to be claimed for their exportation.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH MAY, 1876.

ART. 17.

    The reductions on the duties by reason of damages foreseen by the last § of article 17 of the treaty of commerce, are not to be applied in any case to export goods. For the import and transit, these compensations cannot be allowed as far as the damage sustained, shall have taken place during the passage, from the last port of shipping, and shall be the result of sea event regularly established by the ship's papers.

ART. 18.

It is strictly forbidden to throw in the river, sand, stones or other kind of ballast; which shall have to be landed in places pointed out by the harbour Master.

All infringement to this regulation shall be liable to a fine varying from fify to one hundred dollars.

ART. 19.

It is strictly forbidden to captains and masters to leave the anchorage place which has been given to them, without an order from the harbour Master.

All infringement to this regulation is liable to a fine varying from ten to twenty dollars.

ART. 20.

If an infectious or epidemic disease breaks on board of a ship anchored at Hai-phong, the captain is bound to make an immediate declaration to the harbour Master, and to comply himself to the rules and regulations of the public health, which shall be ordered to him.

    If a death occurs on board of a merchant ship anchored at Hai-phong, either among the men of the crew, or the passengers, the captain is bound to make the immediate declaration to the harbour Master, and to comply himself to the regulations and rules of public order established to that occasion.

All infringement to this article is liable to a fine varying from fity to one hundred dollars.

ART. 21.

The light and anchorage duties are fixed to three tenth of ta?l by ton of capacity for ships coming in and sailing off the port with a cargo, and to fifteen hundredth of ta?l per ton for ships coming in on ballast and sailing off loaded, or coming in loaded and sailing off on ballast.

Are considered as being on ballast, ships whose cargo is inferior to the twentieth of their capacity and in encumbrance, and to five francs per ton in value.

ART. 22.

Every pilot, light house guardian &c., &c., proved guilty of fraud or of having facilitated the same shall be immediately suspended from his duties by the custom house officer or surveyor, till his repeal has been ordered by the Consul, and without injuries to pecuniary penalties stipulated by the treaty.

ART. 23.

The custom house offices are opened for business purposes, every day, from eight o'clock to half past ten in the morning; and from two o'clock to five in the evening, are excepted Sundays and Holidays.

No. 90.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 15th instant, for the repairs of the lower end of Albany Road.

   The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH MAY, 1876.

ART. 17.

    The reductions on the duties by reason of damages foreseen by the last § of article 17 of the treaty of commerce, are not to be applied in any case to export goods. For the import and transit, these compensations cannot be allowed as far as the damage sustained, shall have taken place during the passage, from the last port of shipping, and shall be the result of sea event regularly established by the ship's papers.

ART. 18.

It is strictly forbidden to throw in the river, sand, stones or other kind of ballast; which shall have to be landed in places pointed out by the harbour Master.

All infringement to this regulation shall be liable to a fine varying from fify to one hundred dollars.

ART. 19.

It is strictly forbidden to captains and masters to leave the anchorage place which has been given to them, without an order from the harbour Master.

All infringement to this regulation is liable to a fine varying from ten to twenty dollars.

ART. 20.

If an infectious or epidemic disease breaks on board of a ship anchored at Hai-phong, the captain is bound to make an immediate declaration to the harbour Master, and to comply himself to the rules and regulations of the public health, which shall be ordered to him.

    If a death occurs on board of a merchant ship anchored at Hai-phong, either among the men of the crew, or the passengers, the captain is bound to make the immediate declaration to the harbour Master, and to comply himself to the regulations and rules of public order established to that occasion.

All infringement to this article is liable to a fine varying from fity to one hundred dollars.

ART. 21.

The light and anchorage duties are fixed to three tenth of ta?l by ton of capacity for ships coming in and sailing off the port with a cargo, and to fifteen hundredth of ta?l per ton for ships coming in on ballast and sailing off loaded, or coming in loaded and sailing off on ballast.

Are considered as being on ballast, ships whose cargo is inferior to the twentieth of their capacity and in encumbrance, and to five francs per ton in value.

ART. 22.

Every pilot, light house guardian &c., &c., proved guilty of fraud or of having facilitated the same shall be immediately suspended from his duties by the custom house officer or surveyor, till his repeal has been ordered by the Consul, and without injuries to pecuniary penalties stipulated by the treaty.

ART. 23.

The custom house offices are opened for business purposes, every day, from eight o'clock to half past ten in the morning; and from two o'clock to five in the evening, are excepted Sundays and Holidays.

No. 90.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 15th instant, for the repairs of the lower end of Albany Road.

   The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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No. 91.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

223

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held at British Kowloon, on Monday, the 15th day of May, 1876, at 4 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 15th day of May, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of one Lot of Crown Land in British Kowloon, for a Term of 14 Years.

No.

of

Registry No.

Sale.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual Upset

N.

S.

E.

w. Square ft.

Rent. Price.

feet.

feet.

feet.

feet.

250

$ 89

375 170f

1957

73,177 33.60 20.00

1

Kowloon Garden Lot No. 67.

Tsim Tsa Tsui,..

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise the Lot shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury the full amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down.

4. The Purchaser of the Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 14 Years, to be computed from the 25th day of December, 1875, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Garden Lots in the Colony of Hongkong. 5. The Purchaser of the Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any portion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

8. The Purchaser of the Lot shall within one week from the day of sale mark out the boundaries of his Lot by fixing granite boundary posts, of not less than 9 inches square, at each angle of the said Lot.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale Lot.

Registry Number and

Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which]

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH MAY, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

227

The Italian Post Office has complained that, in the mail for the Continent via Brindisi which left Hongkong on the 20th January, was a sample of Indigo, which became loose and damaged the whole mail.

In spite of all possible vigilance, and the returning to the senders of many unsuitable articles posted as samples, it still occurs that such packages occasionally escape detection.

The public are therefore again earnestly begged not to attempt to send dye-stuffs in powder through the Post, unless so packed in cloth, leather, or parchment as to prevent any possibility of accident.

Should the practice continue, the names of the senders will be published.

ALFRED LISTER,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 24th April, 1876.

Postmaster General.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 5TH MAY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter. meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo-

meter.

Min.

Max.

April 29

30.06

79

30.05

79.5

74.5

80.5

29.98

78

30

30.03

78.5

30.05

75

74

""

80.5

29.99

May

29.96

75

29.95

74.5

74

80

29.90

30.01

75

30.00

75

72

76

29.94

75

30.05

73

30.03

73.5

71

75

29.94

75

30.02

75

30.01

75

""

72.5

75.5

29.94

75

29.98

74

29.97

75

72.5

""

75.5

29.87

77

ZARAGAZ

75.5

In inches

during the] precious

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

BAROMETER.

DATE.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering

RAIN.

WINDS.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

'NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 P.M.

Min. Max.

NOON.

Force, range from () to 12.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

| 24 hours.

NOON.

1876.

"

?

:

"

19

4 28.23 28.26 28.26 28.19 28.19 66.0 69.0 68.0 66.0 68.0 66.5

Apr. 29 28.26 28.31 28.30 28.24 28.24 69.0 72.5 69.5 68.0 71.0 68.0 68.576.0 SE

30 28.26 28.27 28.26 28.19 28.18 68.0 68.5 68.0 68.0 68.5 68.0 67.0 72.5 E

May 128.19 28.20 28.21 28.18 28.1867.0 68.5 68.0 67.0 68.5 68.0 66.569.0 SE

2 28.21, 28.24 28.24 28.19 28.19 68.0 68.5 66.0 68.0 66.0 62.0 66.0 70.0

ESE I 328.21 28.27 28.27 28.20 28.21 63.0 65.5 65.0 62.0 64.5 64.0 62.5 69.0 E

!

65.0 70.0 E

2 SE

2 E

2 SE

2 SE

2 0.00

2 E

0.00

2 SE

2

0.00

4 E

4 E

4

0.05

5 E

8 E

4 E :

2 0.00

4 E

3

0.00

14

5 28.19 28.22 28.22 28.15 28.15 65.0 68.5 70.5 65.0 67.5 68.0

65.0 70.5 E

4 ESE

1 SSE

I 0.00

BAROMETER.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON BAY.

IIYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

5 A.M., close fog; 9 A.M., fine, hazy; 4 P.M.,

passing fog.

Close fog throughout.

5 A.M., close wet fog; 1 P.M., openings in fog at

intervals.

Close fog with rain past night; 9 A.M., fine,

cloudy, hazy.

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

5 A.M., close wet fog; 10 A.M., fine, cloudy,

hazy.

5 A.M., close fog; noon, fine, cloudy, hazy.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

DATE.

1876.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

ΝΟΟΝ,

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

? A.M.

'NOON

6 P.M.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

Min. Mar.

6 A.M.

6 P.M. NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn., F.

Apr. 29 29.90 29.93 29.95 29.91 29.89 75.0 78.5 77.0 74.0 75.0 74.5 710 80.0 ESE 1 ESE 2 ESE 1

30 29.90 29.93 29.95 29.87 29.8374.0 75.5 75.0 73.0 78.5 73.0 73.0 79.0 ESE

Fine throughout.

1 E

2 ENE 1

Do. do.

:

May 129.84 29.83 29.86 29.82 29.82, 75,0 76.5 76.0 74.0 75.0 74.0 73.0 79.0 ESE

1 ESE

1 ESE

1

|

27

2 29.85 29.90 29.91 29.86 29.84 74.0 76.0 74.0 72.0 75.0 74.0 72.0

79.0 ESE

2 ESE

4 ESE

?

i

!

!

:

"

3 29.89 29.94 29.95 29.89 29.8572.0 74.0 74.5 9.0 70.0 70.5 70.5 75.0

6 A.M., cloudy with light drizzle; noon, cloudy and fine;

6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

6 A.M., overcast and misty; noon, fine and cloudy; 6 P.M.,

fine and cloudy,

ENE

2 ENE

3 E

2

Cloudy and fine.

:

!

4 29.90 29.92 29.93 29.89 29.83 74.0 76.0 76.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 77.0 E

1

E

2 E

2

Do. do.

529.85 29.87 29.88 29.82 29. 73.0 77.0 76.0 71.0 74.0 78.0 72.0 78.0 E

2 E

2 ENE

2

Do. do.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 6TH MAY, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 5th May, 1876.

           Letters. Papers. Andrews, C. S. 1 Andrews, C. A. 5

Letters. Papers.

Dawes, George 4

Johnstone,

4

Dupont,

Ahill, Afou

1

Monsr. C.

De Silva, S.

1

Baltzer, T.

1

Dean, Revd. Dr. 2

Bowden, J.

1

Bernel, Madlle.

1

Elliott, Ezra T. 1

Kaiser, N.

Franzi

Bryner, Jules

1

Fong Mow

1

Bales, James

1

Fenn, James

1 regd.

Butters, John 1

Fisher, Fanny 1

Fook Yan, Miss 1

Cresswell, Geo. 1

Field, Revd.

Crocker, Thos. 3

1

H. M.

Champenois,

Monsr. C. Cinestta, Antonio1

1 book.

Groves, Mrs.

M. L.

} 1

Chok San

1

Capilliera, R.

1

Cromwell, J. M. 1

Ho Cheaw Chea 1 Hurst, R. W. 1

Letters, Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

}

4

1

}

1

Somerset Jones, E. A. Johannsen, M. 1

Kirkwood, James

Loyumting,

Compradore

Louis, Mrs.

Lee Kee,

(Palisade)

Myer, Madme. R.1

Medon, Monsr. 1 Martin, Charles 1 Marks, F. W. 2 Marks, D.

Ngo Nam Nouvela, Do-

minique

For Merchant Ships.

Morgard, Mr. Morris, J. Morris, H.

3

1

Ridshard, G. )

(Pilot) Rowland,

Simmonds,

Charley

1

1

Samuel

Rodrigues,

Leocadia M.

Thomson, David 1

Thompson. J. F. 1

Ramband,

2

Taylor, J. A.

1

Monsr. E.

Osborn, B.

Vanvig, L.

1

Smith, Joseph E.1

Packer, Mr.

1

Santos. Marcelino1

Pearson, Mr.

1

Stirling, Patrick 3

1

Wols, Louis

1

Parsons, R. T.

1

Stephens, T. I

Warren, H.

1

Piton, Capt.

1

S?. H. Roque de 1

Willes, T. R.

3

J. G.

Steedman,

Wallece, Geo.

1

Place, Ed. Wm. 2 Polli, Signora

Capt. John

1

Woodwarth,

1

Samuelsen,

A. S.

Eloisa

Pedro de Paulo 1

Koch Lewe Selavo, D.

Wootten, Henry 1

1

Wing-zhe

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lots. Paps.

Abbotsford

1

Alfredo

1

Dartmouth 1 Ducdisot

Isles of the South1

1

Mary Blair Martha Bro-

1

Adela

kelman

Juno

}

Paraguay, s.s. Portsea

3

Sir Harry Parkesi

1

Tyburnia

8

2

2

Antipodes Citat 2

E. P. Bouverie 1

2

Rachel

1

Taunton

11

2

E. M. Young 1

Blair Athol

1

Ellen Beatrice 1

Juan F. Pearson 3 1 Jeddah, s.s.

Ruth

1

Thetis, s.s.

Norham Castle 1

Rookwood

1

Balgownie

1

Echo

5

Novelty

1

Rajah, s.s.

2

Birker

1

Ellen

1

Kearsage, U.s.s. I regd.

Nightingale

1

Rifleman

1

Beemah

1

Emmeline

I

Kaisow

Nautilus

2

Ronex

1 regd.

Virginia Victory

1

2

Evelyn

N

Rifle

1

Calabar, s.s.

Western Chief 1

Cushan

1

Flying Spur

Licka Till

2

Otter Caps

Star of China

1

Columba

1

Flying Eagle

1

Lyeemoon

1

Star Queen

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VOL. XXII.

No. 92.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct that Her Majesty's Birthday shall be kept in this Colony on Wednesday, the 24th May.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 93.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Copy of an Order of the Queen in Council, providing for the apprehension of deserters from Merchant Ships belonging to the Kingdom of Greece, under "The Foreign Deserters' Act, 1852," is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th May, 1876.

WHEREAS

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

At the Court at Windsor, the 12th day of February 1876.

PRESENT,

The QUEEN'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

HEREAS by the " Foreign Deserters Act, 1852," it is provided that whenever it is made to appear to Her Majesty that due facilities are or will be given for recovering or apprehending Seamen who desert from British Merchant Ships in the Territories of any Foreign Power, Her Majesty may, by Order in Council stating that such facilities are or will be given, declare that Seamen not being Slaves who desert from Merchant Ships belonging to such power when within Her Majesty's Dominions shall be liable to be apprehended and carried on board their respective ships, and may limit the operation of such Order, and may render the operation thereof subject to such conditions and qualifications, if any, as may be deemed expedient:

     And whereas it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that due facilities are given for recovering and apprehending Seamen who desert from British Merchant Ships in the Territories of His Majesty the King of the Hellenes: NOW THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by virtue of the powers vested in Her by the said "Foreign Deserters Act, 1852," and by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, is pleased to order and declare, and it is hereby ordered and declared, that from and after the publication hereof in the "London Gazette," Seamen, not being Slaves, and not being British Subjects who, within Her Majesty's Dominions, desert from Merchant Ships belonging to the Kingdom of Greece, shall be liable to be apprehended and carried on board their respective ships: Provided always, that if any such Deserter has committed any crime in Her Majesty's Dominions he may be detained until he has been tried by a competent Court and until his sentence (if any) has been fully carried into effect.

     And the Secretaries of State for India in Council, the Home Department, and the Colonies are to give the necessary directions herein accordingly.

C. L. PEEL.

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No. 94.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to appoint JOHN GERRARD and S. BARFF, Esquires, to be Valuers for the present year, for the purposes of Ordinance No. 12 of 1875.

   His Excellency the Governor in Council has also been pleased to fix the 25th of October next, as the day before which the said Valuers shall make or cause to be made a valuation of the tenements in the Colony.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th May, 1876.

No. 95.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The following Copy of a Treaty between Her Majesty and the Republic of Hayti, for the mutual surrender of Fugitive Criminals, together with a copy of the Order in Council, for carrying that Treaty into effect, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

At the Court at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, the 5th day of February, 1876.

PRESENT,

The QUEEN'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

WHE

IEREAS by an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session of Parliament holden in the thirty-third and thirty-fourth years of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled "An Act for amending the Law relating to the Extradition of Criminals," and also by an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session of Parliament holden in the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh years of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled "An Act to amend the Extradition Act, 1870," it was amongst other things enacted, that where an arrangement has been made with any foreign State with respect to the surrender to such State of any fugitive criminals, Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, direct that the said Acts shall apply in the case of such foreign State; and that Her Majesty may, by the same or any subsequent Order, limit the operation of the Order, and restrict the same to fugitive criminals who are in or suspected of being in the part of Her Majesty's dominions specified in the Order, and render the operation thereof subject to such conditions, exceptions, and qualifications as may be deemed expedient:

And whereas a Treaty was concluded on the seventh day of December, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, between Her Majesty and the President of the Republic of Hayti, for the Mutual Extradition of Fugitive Criminals, which Treaty is in the terms following:

  Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and His Excellency the President of the Republic of Hayti, having judged it expedient, with a view to a better admni- nistration of justice, and to the prevention of crime within the two countries and their jurisdictions, that persons charged with or convicted of the crimes hereinafter enumerated, and being fugitives from justice, should, under certain circumstances be reciprocally delivered up;

Her Britannic Majesty and the President of Hayti have named as their Plenipotentiaries to conclude a Treaty for this purpose, that is to say: Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Spenser St. John, Esq., Minister-Resident and Consul-General of Her Britannic Majesty in the Republic of Hayti and Her Charg? d'Affaires in the Dominican Re- public;

  And His Excellency the President of the Re- public of Hayti, M. Surville Toussaint, ex-Senator;

SA Majest? la Reine du Royaume Uni de la Grande Bretagne et d'Irlande, et Son Excellence le Pr?sident de la R?publique d'Ha?ti, ayant jug? convenable, en vue d'une meilleure administration de la justice, et pour pr?venir les crimes dans les deux pays et leurs juridictions, que les indi- vidus accus?s ou convaincus des crimes ci-apr?s ?num?r?s, et qui se seraient soustraits par la fuite aux poursuites de la justice, fussent, dans certaines circonstances, r?ciproquement extrad?s;

;

Sa Majest? Britannique et le Pr?sident d'Ha?ti ont nomm? pour leur Pl?nipotentiaires ? l'effet de conclure dans ce but un Trait?, savoir:

Sa Majest? la Reine du Royaume Uni de la Grande Bretagne et d'Irlande, Spenser St. John, Ecuyer, Ministre-R?sident et Consul- G?n?ral de Sa Majest? Britannique en la R?publique d'Ha?ti et son Charg? d'Affaires pr?s la R?publique Dominicaine;

Et Son Excellence le Pr?sident de la R?publique d'Ha?ti, M. Surville Toussaint, ex-S?nateur;

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No. 94.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to appoint JOHN GERRARD and S. BARFF, Esquires, to be Valuers for the present year, for the purposes of Ordinance No. 12 of 1875.

   His Excellency the Governor in Council has also been pleased to fix the 25th of October next, as the day before which the said Valuers shall make or cause to be made a valuation of the tenements in the Colony.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th May, 1876.

No. 95.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The following Copy of a Treaty between Her Majesty and the Republic of Hayti, for the mutual surrender of Fugitive Criminals, together with a copy of the Order in Council, for carrying that Treaty into effect, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

At the Court at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, the 5th day of February, 1876.

PRESENT,

The QUEEN'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

WHE

IEREAS by an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session of Parliament holden in the thirty-third and thirty-fourth years of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled "An Act for amending the Law relating to the Extradition of Criminals," and also by an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session of Parliament holden in the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh years of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled "An Act to amend the Extradition Act, 1870," it was amongst other things enacted, that where an arrangement has been made with any foreign State with respect to the surrender to such State of any fugitive criminals, Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, direct that the said Acts shall apply in the case of such foreign State; and that Her Majesty may, by the same or any subsequent Order, limit the operation of the Order, and restrict the same to fugitive criminals who are in or suspected of being in the part of Her Majesty's dominions specified in the Order, and render the operation thereof subject to such conditions, exceptions, and qualifications as may be deemed expedient:

And whereas a Treaty was concluded on the seventh day of December, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four, between Her Majesty and the President of the Republic of Hayti, for the Mutual Extradition of Fugitive Criminals, which Treaty is in the terms following:

  Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and His Excellency the President of the Republic of Hayti, having judged it expedient, with a view to a better admni- nistration of justice, and to the prevention of crime within the two countries and their jurisdictions, that persons charged with or convicted of the crimes hereinafter enumerated, and being fugitives from justice, should, under certain circumstances be reciprocally delivered up;

Her Britannic Majesty and the President of Hayti have named as their Plenipotentiaries to conclude a Treaty for this purpose, that is to say: Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Spenser St. John, Esq., Minister-Resident and Consul-General of Her Britannic Majesty in the Republic of Hayti and Her Charg? d'Affaires in the Dominican Re- public;

  And His Excellency the President of the Re- public of Hayti, M. Surville Toussaint, ex-Senator;

SA Majest? la Reine du Royaume Uni de la Grande Bretagne et d'Irlande, et Son Excellence le Pr?sident de la R?publique d'Ha?ti, ayant jug? convenable, en vue d'une meilleure administration de la justice, et pour pr?venir les crimes dans les deux pays et leurs juridictions, que les indi- vidus accus?s ou convaincus des crimes ci-apr?s ?num?r?s, et qui se seraient soustraits par la fuite aux poursuites de la justice, fussent, dans certaines circonstances, r?ciproquement extrad?s;

;

Sa Majest? Britannique et le Pr?sident d'Ha?ti ont nomm? pour leur Pl?nipotentiaires ? l'effet de conclure dans ce but un Trait?, savoir:

Sa Majest? la Reine du Royaume Uni de la Grande Bretagne et d'Irlande, Spenser St. John, Ecuyer, Ministre-R?sident et Consul- G?n?ral de Sa Majest? Britannique en la R?publique d'Ha?ti et son Charg? d'Affaires pr?s la R?publique Dominicaine;

Et Son Excellence le Pr?sident de la R?publique d'Ha?ti, M. Surville Toussaint, ex-S?nateur;

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH MAY, 1876.

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.

The High Contracting Parties engage to deliver up to each other those persons who, being accused or convicted of a crime committed in the territory of the one Party, shall be found within the territory of the other Party, under the circum- stances and conditions stated in the present Treaty.

ARTICLE II.

The crimes for which the extradition is to be granted, are the following:-

1. Murder, or attempt to murder. 2. Manslaughter.

    3. Counterfeiting or altering money, uttering or bringing into circulation counterfeit or altered money.

4. Forgery, or counterfeiting, or altering, or uttering what is forged or counterfeited or altered.

5. Embezzlement or larceny.

6. Obtaining money or goods by false pre-

tences.

7. Malicious injury to property, if the offence be indictable.

8. Crimes against bankruptcy law.

9. Fraud by a bailee, banker, agent, factor, trustee or director or member or public officer of any Company made criminal by any law for the time being in force.

10. Perjury or subornation of perjury. 11. Rape.

12. Abduction.

13. Child-stealing.

14. False imprisonment.

15. Burglary or housebreaking.

16. Arson.

17. Robbery with violence.

18. Threats by letter or otherwise, with intent

to extort.

19. Piracy by law of nations.

20. Sinking or destroying a vessel at sea, or attempting or conspiring to do so.

    21. Assaults on board a ship on the high seas with intent to destroy life or to do grievous bodily harm.

    22. Revolt, or conspiracy to revolt, by two or more persons on board a ship on the high seas against the authority of the master.

    The extradition is also to take place for partici- pation in any of the aforesaid crimes, provided such participation be punishable by the laws of both the Contracting Parties.

ARTICLE III.

    No Haytian shall be delivered up by the Govern- ment of Hayti to the Government of the United Kingdom, and no subject of the United Kingdom, shall be delivered up by the Government thereof to the Government of Hayti.

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Lesquels, apr?s s'?tre communiqu? leurs pleins pouvoirs respectifs, trouv?s en bonne et due forme ont arr?t? et conclu les Articles suivants :-

ARTICLE I.

Les Hautes Parties Contractantes s'engagent ? livrer, l'une ? l'autre toute personne qui, ?tant pr?venue, accus?e, ou convaincue d'un crime commis sur le territoire de l'une des Parties, sera trouv?e sur le territoire de l'autre Partie, et ce dans les circonstances et aux conditions sp?cifi?es au pr?sent Trait?.

ARTICLE II.

Les crimes pour lesquels l'extradition doit ?tre accord?e sont les suivants:

1. Meurtre, ou tentative de meurtre. 2. Homicide.

3. Contrefaction ou alt?ration des monnaies, ?mission ou mise en circulation de la fausse monnaie ou de la monnaie alt?r?e.

4. Le faux, la contrefaction, l'alt?ration ou l'?mission de ce qui est fauss?, contrefait, ou alt?r?.

5. D?tournement ou larcin.

6. Obtention d'argent ou de marchandises ? l'aide de tromperie.

7. Dommages faits aux propri?t?s avec une intention criminelle.

8. Crimes contre la loi sur la banqueroute.

9. Fraude par un d?positaire, banquier, un agent, un courtier de commerce; par un curateur, un directeur, un membre ou un officier public d'une compagnie quelconque, d?clar? crime par le code p?nal en vigueur.

10. Parjure ou subornation de t?moins. 11. Viol.

12. Rapt.

13. Vol d'enfant.

14. D?tention ill?gale.

15. Vol avec effraction.

16. Incendie.

17. Vol avec violence.

18. Menace par lettre, ou par tout autre moyen, avec l'intention d'extorquer.

19. Piraterie d?finie par le droit international. 20. Baraterie ou tentative de baraterie.

21. Attaque ? bord d'un navire sur la haute mer avec intention de tuer ou de blesser quelqu'un.

22. R?volte ou complot par deux ou plusieurs personnes ? bord d'un navire sur la haute mer contre l'autorit? du capitaine. L'extradition doit ?tre aussi accord?e contre tout complice des crimes ci-dessus ?num?r?s, lorsque la complicit? est punie par les lois des deux Parties Contractantes.

ARTICLE III.

Aucun Ha?tien ne sera livr? par le Gouverne- ment d'Ha?ti au Gouvernement du Royaume Uni, et aucun sujet du Royaume Uni ne sera livr? par ce dernier au Gouvernement d'Ha?ti.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH MAY, 1876.

ARTICLE IV.

  The extradition shall not take place if the person claimed on the part of the Government of the United Kingdom, or the person claimed on the part of the Government of the Republic of Hayti, has already been tried and discharged, or punished, or is still under trial in Hayti or in the United Kingdom respectively, for the crime for which his extradition is demanded.

  If the person claimed on the part of the Govern- ment of the United Kingdom, or if the person claimed on the part of the Government of the Republic of Hayti should be under examination for any other crime in Hayti or in the United Kingdom respectively, his extradition shall be deferred until the conclusion of the trial, and the full execution of any punishment awarded to him.

ARTICLE V.

  The extradition shall not take place if, subse- quently to the commission of the crime, or the institution of the penal prosecution, or the convic- tion thereon, exemption from prosecution or punishment has been acquired by lapse of time, according to the laws of the State applied to.

ARTICLE VI.

A fugitive criminal shall not be surrendered if the offence in respect of which his surrender is demanded is one of a political character, or if he prove that the requisition for his surrender has, in fact, been made with a view to try or punish him for an offence of a political character.

ARTICLE VII.

  A person surrendered can in no case be kept in prison, or be brought to trial in the State to which the surrender has been made, for any other crime or on account of any other matters than those for which the extradition shall have taken place.

  This stipulation does not apply to crimes com- mitted after the extradition.

ARTICLE VIII.

The requisition for extradition shall be made through the Diplomatic Agents of the High Con- tracting Parties respectively.

The requisition for the extradition of an accused person must be accompanied by a warrant of arrest issued by the competent authority of the State requiring the extradition, and by such evidence as, according to the laws of the place where the accused is found, would justify his arrest if the crime had been committed there.

  If the requisition relates to a person already convicted, it must be accompanied by the sentence of condemnation passed against the convicted person by the competent Court of the State that makes the requisition for extradition.

  A requisition for extradition cannot be founded on sentences passed in contumaciam.

ARTICLE IV.

L'extradition n'aura pas lieu si la personne r?clam?e de la part du Gouvernement du Royaume Uni, ou la personne r?clam?e de la part du Gouvernement de la R?publique d'Ha?ti, a d?j? ?t? jug?e et acquitt?e ou condamn?e, ou si elle est encore en jugement, soit en Ha?ti soit dans le Royaume Uni respectivement, et ce pour le crime en raison duquel son extradition est demand?e.

Si la personne r?clam? de la part du Gouver nement du Royaume Uni, ou si la personne r?clam?e de la part du Gouvernement de la R?publique d'Ha?ti est sous le R?publique d'Ha?ti est sous le coup d'un interro- gatoire judiciaire, soit en Ha?ti soit dans le Royaume Uni respectivement, pour tout autre crime que celui en raison duquel elle est r?clam?e, il sera diff?r? ? l'extradition jusqu'? ce que ce juge- ment soit prononc?, et, s'il y a condamnation, jusqu'? ce que la peine inflig?e soit enti?rement subie.

ARTICLE V.

L'extradition n'aura pas lieu si, post?rieurement ? la perp?tration du crime, ? l'ouverture de la poursuite judiciaire, ou au jugement prononc?, les lois de l'Etat auquel la demande d'extradition est adress?e couvrent la personne r?clam?e des effets de la pr?scription.

ARTICLE VI.

Un criminal fugitif ne sera pas livr? si l'offense en raison de laquelle son extradition est demand?e est d'un caract?re politique, ou s'il prouve que cette extradition n'a r?ellement ?t? reclam? que dans le but de le juger ou de le punir pour une cause d'un caract?re politique.

ARTICLE VII.

Une personne rendue ne peut, en aucun cas, ?tre d?tenue ou jug?e dans l'Etat auquel son extradi- tion a ?t? accord?e pour un autre crime, ou pour d'autres causes, que ceux qui ont motiv? cette extradition.

Cette stipulation ne s'applique pas aux crimes commis post?rieurement ? l'extradition.

ARTICLE VIII.

Toute demande d'extradition sera faite par l'entremise des Agents Diplomatiques des deux Hautes Parties Contractantes respectivement.

La requisition de l'extradition d'une personne accus?e doit ?tre accompagn?e d'un ordre d'arresta- tion ?man? de l'autorit? comp?tente de l'Etat qui fait la demande d'extradition, et par les preuves qui ?tablissent que, si la personne r?clam?e avait commis le m?me crime dont elle est pr?venue dans l'Etat o? elle est r?fugi?e, son arrestation serait ordonn?e en vertu des lois du dit Etat.

Si la r?quisition porte sur une personne d?j? condamn?e, elle doit ?tre accompagn?e du juge- ment rendu contre la dite personne par un Tri- bunal comp?tent de l'Etat qui r?clam? l'extradi- tion.

Aucune demande d'extradition ne peut ?tre bas?e sur les jugements rendus contre les personnes en ?tat de contumace.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH MAY, 1876.

ARTICLE IX.

If the requisition for extradition be in accord- ance with the foregoing stipulations, the competent authorities of the State applied to shall proceed to the arrest of the fugitive.

     The prisoner is then to be brought before a competent Magistrate, who is to examine hina and to conduct the preliminary investigation of the case, just as if the apprehension had taken place for a crime committed in the same country.

ARTICLE X.

The extradition shall not take place before the expiration of fifteen days from the apprehension, and then only if the evidence be found sufficient, according to the laws of the State applied to, either to justify the committal of the prisoner for trial, in case the crime had been committed in the territory of the said State, or to prove that the prisoner is the identical person convicted by the Courts of the State which makes the requisition.

ARTICLE XI.

In the examinations which they have to make in accordance with the foregoing stipulations, the authorities of the State applied to shall admit as entirely valid evidence the sworn depositions or statements of witnesses taken in the other State, cr copies thereof, and likewise the warrants and sentences issued therein, provided such documents are signed or certified by a Judge, Magistrate, or officer of such State, and are authenticated by the oath of some witnesses, or by being sealed with the official seal of the Minister of Justice or some other Minister of State.

ARTICLE XII.

      If sufficient evidence for the extradition be not produced within two months from the date of the apprehension of the fugitive, he shall be set at liberty.

ARTICLE XIII.

     All articles seized which were in the possession of the person to be surrendered at the time of his apprehension shall, if the competent authority of the State applied to for the extradition has ordered the delivery thereof, be given up when the extra dition takes place; and the said delivery shall extend, not merely to the stolen articles, but to everything which may serve as a proof of the crime.

ARTICLE XIV.

The High Contracting Parties renounce any claim for the reimbursement of the expenses in- curred by them in the arrest and maintenance of the person to be surrendered, and his conveyance till placed on board ship: they reciprocally agree to bear such expenses themselves.

ARTICLE IX.

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Si la r?quisition d'extradition est conforme aux stipulations ?nonc?es ci-dessus, les autorit?s com- p?tentes de l'Etat auquel elle est adress?e pro- c?deront ? l'arrestation du fugitif.

Alors le prisonnier est amen? par devant un magistrat comp?tent, qui l'interroge et fait toutes les investigations qui auraient lieu si l'arrestation ?tait faite en raison d'un crime commis dans le pays m?me o? s'op?re l'arrestation.

ARTICLE X.

L'extradition ne s'effectuera qu'apr?s un d?lai de quinze jours ? partir du jour de l'arrestation, et alors seulement si les preuves relev?es par l'in- struction pr?liminaire sont suffisantes pour justifier la d?tention du prisonnier, et le placer sous le coup des lois du pays o? il est arr?t? dans le cas o? le crime dont il est pr?venu y aurait ?t? commis. Il faudra aussi que son identit? soit prouv?e, et qu'elle soit bien reconnu ?tre celle qui est con- damn?e par les Tribunaux de l'Etat qui demande son extradition.

ARTICLE XI.

Dans les interrogatoires qu'elles ont ? faire con- form?ment aux stipulations ci-dessus les autorit?s de l'Etat auquel une demande d'extradition est faite admettront comme preuves enti?rement valides toutes les d?positions o? d?clarations de t?moins asserment?s provenant de l'autre Etat, ou copies de ces derni?res, ainsi que tous les ordres et juge- ments qui auraient ?t? publi?s sur l'affaire relative ? la personne r?clam?e, pourvu que tous les docu- ments dont il est fait mention ci-dessus seront certifi?s et sign?s par un Juge, un magistrat, ou un officier comp?tent de l'Etat qui fait la demande d'extradition. Ils seront d?clar?s authentiqu?s sous la foi du serment pr?t? par des t?moins, ou scell?s du sceau officiel du Ministre de la Justice ou de tout autre Ministre d'Etat.

ARTICLE XII.

Si les preuves requises pour l'admission d'une demande d'extradition ne sont pas ?tablies deux mois apr?s la date du jour de l'arrestation du fugitif r?clam?, ce dernier ser? mis en libert?.

ARTICLE XIII.

Lorsqu'une personne devra ?tre rendue, tous les objets qui auraient ?t? trouv?s en sa possession, et qui auraient ?t? saisis au moment de son arresta- tion, seront remis ? la partie qui fait la demande d'extradition si l'autorit? qui l'accorde en a d?cid? ainsi, et dans ce cas la remise comprendra non- seulement les objets vol?s, mais encore tout objet qui pourra servir ? ?tablir la conviction du cri- minel.

ARTICLE XIV.

Les Hautes Parties Contractantes renoncent r?ciproquement ? toute r?clamation ayant pour but le remboursement des frais qu'elles feront pour l'arrestation et la d?tention de toute personne rendue jusqu'? la mise ? bord d'un navire: elles subiront r?ciproquement toutes les d?penses de

cette nature.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH MAY, 1876.

ARTICLE XV.

The stipulations of the present Treaty shall be applicable to the Colonies and foreign possessions of Her Britannic Majesty.

The requisition for the surrender of a fugitive criminal who has taken refuge in any of such Colonies or foreign possessions shall be made to the Governor or chief authority of such Colony or possession by the chief Consular Officer of Hayti in such Colony or possession.

Such requisitions may be disposed of, subject always, as nearly as may be, to the provisions of this Treaty, by the said Government or chief authority, who, however, shall be at liberty either to grant the surrender, or to refer the matter to his Government.

Her Britannic Majesty shall, however, be at liberty to make special arrangements in the British Colonies and foreign possessions for the surrender of Haytian criminals, who may take refuge within such ?olonies and foreign possessions, on the basis, as nearly as may be, of the provisions of the pre- sent Treaty.

The requisition for the surrender of a fugitive criminal from any Colony or foreign possession of Her Britannic Majesty shall be governed by the rules laid down in the preceding Articles of the present Treaty.

ARTICLE XVI.

The present Treaty shall come into force ten days after its publication, in conformity with the forms prescribed by the laws of the High Con- tracting Parties. It may be terminated by either of the High Contracting Parties, but shall remain in force for six months after notice has been given for its termination.

The President of the Republic of Hayti engages to apply to the Senate for the necessary authorisa- tion to give effect to the present Treaty, imme- diately after its meeting.

The present Treaty shall be ratified, and the ratifications shall be exchanged as soon as possible.

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

Done at Port au Prince, the seventh day of December, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-four.

ARTICLE XV.

Les stipulations du pr?sent Trait? sont appli- cables aux Colonies et possessions ?trang?res de Sa Majest? Britannique.

Toute demande d'extradition relative ? un criminel r?fugi? dans une des Colonies ou posses- sions ?trang?res dont il s'agit sera adress?e au Gouverneur ou ? la principale autorit? de la dite Colonie ou possession par l'entremise du principal Officier Consulaire d'Ha?ti en la dite Colonie ou possession.

Les r?quisitions de la cat?gorie ci-dessus indiqu?e se feront toujours, autant que possible, conform?ment aux r?gles ?tablies dans le pr?sent Trait?, par le Gouverneur ou par la principale autorit?, qui sera libre toutefois d'accorder l'extradition ou d'en r?f?rer ? son Gouvernement.

Toutefois Sa Majest? Britannique sera libre de faire des arrangements sp?ciaux dans ses Colonies et possessions ?trang?res pour l'extradition des criminels Ha?tiens, qui s'y refugieront, et ces arrangements, autant que possible, auraient pour base les r?gles ?tablies par ce pr?sent Trait?.

La r?quisition de l'extradition d'un criminel. fugitif d'une des Colonies ou possessions ?trang?res de Sa Majest? Britannique sera assujettie aux r?gles consign?es dans les Articles pr?c?dents du pr?sent Trait?.

ARTICLE XVI.

Le pr?sent Trait? sera en vigueur dix jours apr?s qu'il aura ?t? publi? conform?ment aux pr?scriptions des lois des Hautes Parties Contrac- tantes. Il pourra prendre fin par la volont? de l'une ou de l'autre des Hautes Parties Contrac- tantes, mais dans ce dernier cas il continuera ? rester en vigueur pendant six mois ? partir du jour o? l'une ou l'autre aura d?clar? vouloir en faire cesser les effets.

Le Pr?sident de la R?publique d'Ha?ti s'engage ? demander au S?nat, imm?diatement apr?s son ouverture, l'autorisation n?cessaire pour faire ex?cuter le dit Trait?.

Le pr?sent Trait? sera ratifi?, et les ratifications en seront ?chang?es le plus t?t que faire se pourra. En foi de quoi les Pl?nipotentiaires respectifs l'ont sign?, et y ont appos? le cachet de leurs

armes.

Fait ? Port au Prince, le sept D?cembre, l'an de gr?ce mil huit cents soixante-quatorze.

t

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

SPENSER ST. JOHN.

SURVILLE TOUSSAINT.

And whereas the ratifications of the said Treaty were exchanged at Port au Prince on the second day of September last:

Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, and in virtue of the authority committed to Her by the said recited Acts, doth order, and it is hereby ordered, that from and after the twenty-first day of February, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, the said Acts shall apply in the case of the said Treaty with the President of the Republic of Hayti.

(Signed)

C. L. PEEL.

No. 96.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

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     The following Return of Births and Deaths for the Quarter ending 31st March, 1878, received from the Registrar General's Office, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

RETURNS of BIRTHS and DEATHS for the 1st Quarter of 1876, ending 31st March.

DISTRICTS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN COMMUNITY.

CHINESE.

DEATHS, BRITISH & FOREIGN COMMUNITY.

BIRTHS.

DEATHS.

BIRTHS.

DEATHS.

Boys. Girls. Males. Females. Boys. Girls.

Males. Females. British,...

9

Portuguese,...10

Victoria,

16

12

19

14

194

160

223

264

Indian,

3

Kowloon,

13

14

13

13

...

Malay,

3

Sh?u-ki-w?n,

17

14

13

7

Non-Residents,

8

Aberdeen,

6

16

...

Stanley,

6

3

3

TOTAL,...

16

12

19

14

237

197

268

296

ANNUAL DEATH-RATE.

GRAND TOTAL.

1873.

1874.

1875.

1876.

PER 1,000 FOR 1ST QUARTER OF

Whole Population,.

22. 9

18.23

22.75

19.57

Births, 462.

British & Foreign Community,

30. 5

16.82 24.29

20.55

Deaths, 597.

Do. deducting non-Residents 8, Chinese,

29.96

17.69

20.91

20. 1

22. 5

18.31

22.67

19.52

Registrar General's Office, Hongkong, 4th May, 1876.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

No. 97.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 22nd instant, for the repairs of Ice House Street.

    The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 98.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 5th proximo, for works in connection with the Pokfulum Reservoir.

Particulars may be had on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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No. 99.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13?? MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Hydrographic Notice, received from the Admiralty, is published for general

information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

The information contained in this notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions, and compared with the chart when the ship is navigating the parts to which it refers,

Hydrographic Notice. [No. 2.]

CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. III.

NOTICE NO. 3.

CHINA-EAST COAST.

The following information relating to the east coast of China has been received from Mr. E. M. Edmond, commanding the Peninsular and Oriental Company steamship Orissa, 1875.*

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 1° Westerly in 1876.]

Namoa Island.-Dioyu Reef (lat. 23° 31′ N., long. 117° 12′ E.), consists of several rocks in shape of a horse-shoe which is open to the eastward. The reef is about 120 yards long, and has a breadth externally of 100 yards: the inner water has a breadth of 50 yards, and forms to all appearance a natural dock.

There is apparently deep water close to the reef.

Owick Bay, 2 miles to the eastward of Chanan head, should not be entered during the typhoon months, as the anchorage is unsafe with south-west winds. The bottom is of sand.

Mount Edmond (lat. 24.° 7' N., long. 117° 50′ E.) is about 1,500 feet high, and from its isolated position is a conspicuous and useful landmark.

About 6 miles to the south-west of mount Edmond there is another conspicuous mountain about 1200 feet high. Hungwha Sound.—Passages.—The passage between Ragged islands and Passage islands should not be used during spring tides as a race then exists. The rush of tide from the N.N.E. renders the steering of a long vessel exceedingly difficult, and there is danger of her being stranded. This passage has of late years not been much used by coasting steam vessels; they now use the channel to the northward of Cliff island and North Yit island, and to the southward of Passage islands.

The native pilots use the channel which lies to the southward of Cliff island and North Yit, and to the northward of Lam Yit island and Red Yit island. The islet which lies N.E. by N. from Lam point is passed on its northern side about half a cable distant, and in 8 fathoms water, and the islet lying N.E. three quarters of a mile from the former islet is passed on its southern side at the distance of a quarter to half a cable, and in 4 fathoms (low water); the first of the above islets is steep on the northern side, but a reef extends a cable from the southern side; the second islet appears to be steep on the southern side.

As the north point of Lam Yit island is approached the water in the channel shoals to 3 fathoms (low-water springs); the point is passed at the distance of 3 cables, then the north-west extreme of Red Yit island is steered for, giving a fair berth to the northernmost of the islets which lie between Lam Yit and Red Yit; this islet appears to be tolerably bold. As the north point of Red Yit is approached, the islet mentioned as lying N.E. by N. three quarters of a mile from Lam point is kept just open of the north point of Lam Yit, and this will lead a vessel between North Yit and the rock close to the north end of Red Yit.

North Yit covers at half flood. Cliff island is always above water, but its adjoining rocks cover at a quarter flood.? For clearing Hung rocks, the Chinese pilots have marks known only to themselves. Caution. None of the above-mentioned channels should be attempted by strangers.

Video Island, lat. 30° 8' N., long. 112° 46′ E., is not less than 1,500 feet high.

The following information has been received from Vice-Admiral A. P. Ryder, Commander-in-Chief in the East Indies, 1875.?

Lung-Mun Harbour has been re-sounded from the entrance to Temple point, by Lieutenant J. F. Bedford, R.N., Admiralty Surveyor.

    Since the survey of 1860 the entrance has improved and become straight, but the 3-fathoms channel inside the entrance is now more limited; also, a bar having a depth of 16 feet has formed to the south-west of the Temple between the outer and inner 3-fathoms channels. The general depths in the harbour throughout have but slightly altered, and the banks drying on either side are nearly the same. The alteration in the entrance observed by II.M.S. Insolent, in 1867, was therefore only temporary, and was probably due to the causes ascribed.

Lung-Mun harbour would safely hold a large number of small vessels moored.

Hydrographic Department, Admiralty, London, 17th February 1876.

*See Admiralty Charts:-China general, Hongkong to Liau Tung gulf, No. 1262; Formosa and Japan, islands between, No. 2412; Formosa island and strait, No. 1968; China, sheet 3, Chelang point to Chauan bay, No. 1963; China, sheet 4, Chauan bay to Matheson port, No. 1760; China, sheet 5, Matheson port to Ragged point; China, sheet 8, Hiesham islands to the Yang-tse-Kiang, including Chusan islands, No. 1199; Hai-tan strait, No. 1985; Namoa island, No. 1957: Also, China Sea Diretory, vol. 3, pp. 158, 159, 188, 323.

See foot note, China Sea Directory, vol. 3, page 188.

     See Admiralty chart; Pechili and Liau-tung gulfs, No. 1256: Also, plan of Lungmun harbour, No. 2846; scale m-9 inches; and China Sea Directory, vol. 3, p. 472.

No. 100.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

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No. 99.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13?? MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Hydrographic Notice, received from the Admiralty, is published for general

information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

The information contained in this notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions, and compared with the chart when the ship is navigating the parts to which it refers,

Hydrographic Notice. [No. 2.]

CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. III.

NOTICE NO. 3.

CHINA-EAST COAST.

The following information relating to the east coast of China has been received from Mr. E. M. Edmond, commanding the Peninsular and Oriental Company steamship Orissa, 1875.*

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 1° Westerly in 1876.]

Namoa Island.-Dioyu Reef (lat. 23° 31′ N., long. 117° 12′ E.), consists of several rocks in shape of a horse-shoe which is open to the eastward. The reef is about 120 yards long, and has a breadth externally of 100 yards: the inner water has a breadth of 50 yards, and forms to all appearance a natural dock.

There is apparently deep water close to the reef.

Owick Bay, 2 miles to the eastward of Chanan head, should not be entered during the typhoon months, as the anchorage is unsafe with south-west winds. The bottom is of sand.

Mount Edmond (lat. 24.° 7' N., long. 117° 50′ E.) is about 1,500 feet high, and from its isolated position is a conspicuous and useful landmark.

About 6 miles to the south-west of mount Edmond there is another conspicuous mountain about 1200 feet high. Hungwha Sound.—Passages.—The passage between Ragged islands and Passage islands should not be used during spring tides as a race then exists. The rush of tide from the N.N.E. renders the steering of a long vessel exceedingly difficult, and there is danger of her being stranded. This passage has of late years not been much used by coasting steam vessels; they now use the channel to the northward of Cliff island and North Yit island, and to the southward of Passage islands.

The native pilots use the channel which lies to the southward of Cliff island and North Yit, and to the northward of Lam Yit island and Red Yit island. The islet which lies N.E. by N. from Lam point is passed on its northern side about half a cable distant, and in 8 fathoms water, and the islet lying N.E. three quarters of a mile from the former islet is passed on its southern side at the distance of a quarter to half a cable, and in 4 fathoms (low water); the first of the above islets is steep on the northern side, but a reef extends a cable from the southern side; the second islet appears to be steep on the southern side.

As the north point of Lam Yit island is approached the water in the channel shoals to 3 fathoms (low-water springs); the point is passed at the distance of 3 cables, then the north-west extreme of Red Yit island is steered for, giving a fair berth to the northernmost of the islets which lie between Lam Yit and Red Yit; this islet appears to be tolerably bold. As the north point of Red Yit is approached, the islet mentioned as lying N.E. by N. three quarters of a mile from Lam point is kept just open of the north point of Lam Yit, and this will lead a vessel between North Yit and the rock close to the north end of Red Yit.

North Yit covers at half flood. Cliff island is always above water, but its adjoining rocks cover at a quarter flood.? For clearing Hung rocks, the Chinese pilots have marks known only to themselves. Caution. None of the above-mentioned channels should be attempted by strangers.

Video Island, lat. 30° 8' N., long. 112° 46′ E., is not less than 1,500 feet high.

The following information has been received from Vice-Admiral A. P. Ryder, Commander-in-Chief in the East Indies, 1875.?

Lung-Mun Harbour has been re-sounded from the entrance to Temple point, by Lieutenant J. F. Bedford, R.N., Admiralty Surveyor.

    Since the survey of 1860 the entrance has improved and become straight, but the 3-fathoms channel inside the entrance is now more limited; also, a bar having a depth of 16 feet has formed to the south-west of the Temple between the outer and inner 3-fathoms channels. The general depths in the harbour throughout have but slightly altered, and the banks drying on either side are nearly the same. The alteration in the entrance observed by II.M.S. Insolent, in 1867, was therefore only temporary, and was probably due to the causes ascribed.

Lung-Mun harbour would safely hold a large number of small vessels moored.

Hydrographic Department, Admiralty, London, 17th February 1876.

*See Admiralty Charts:-China general, Hongkong to Liau Tung gulf, No. 1262; Formosa and Japan, islands between, No. 2412; Formosa island and strait, No. 1968; China, sheet 3, Chelang point to Chauan bay, No. 1963; China, sheet 4, Chauan bay to Matheson port, No. 1760; China, sheet 5, Matheson port to Ragged point; China, sheet 8, Hiesham islands to the Yang-tse-Kiang, including Chusan islands, No. 1199; Hai-tan strait, No. 1985; Namoa island, No. 1957: Also, China Sea Diretory, vol. 3, pp. 158, 159, 188, 323.

See foot note, China Sea Directory, vol. 3, page 188.

     See Admiralty chart; Pechili and Liau-tung gulfs, No. 1256: Also, plan of Lungmun harbour, No. 2846; scale m-9 inches; and China Sea Directory, vol. 3, p. 472.

No. 100.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH MAY, 1876.

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The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 25.] CHINA.

PESCADORES ISLANDS-FISHER ISLAND.

(1) Fixed Light in Litsitah Point.

     With reference to Notice to Mariners, No. 99, dated 5th July 1875, on an intended light on Litsital point, south-west extremity of Fisher island :-

:??

The Customs Department at Amoy has given further Notice, that the light was exhibited on the 20th December 1875. The light is a fixed white light, elevated 205 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather should be seen from a distance of 15 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric or by lenses, of the fourth order.

The tower, 33 feet high, is round, built of iron, and painted black; the keeper's dwelling and boundary wall will be white. Position, lat. 23° 32′ 50′′ N., long. 119° 28′ 10′′ E.

AMOY HARBOUR.

(2) Fixed Light on Tsing-seu Island.

With reference to Notices to Mariners, Nos. 84 and 99, dated respectively 15th June and 6th July 1875, on the intend- ed establishment of a light on Tsing-seu island, Amoy harbour:-

The Customs Department at Amoy has given further Notice, that the light was exhibited on the 13th December 1875. The light is a fixed red and white light showing red between the bearings of North and N. W. by W.; white over the entrance and up the harbour between the bearings of N. W. by W. and S. E. 1?2 E.; and red when bearing from S. E. E. to East; it is elevated 130 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather the white light should be seen from a distance of 15 miles and the red light, 8 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric or by lenses, of the fourth order.

     The tower, 33 feet high, is octagonal in shape, built of stone and brick, and painted in red and white vertical stripes. The dwellings are white. Position, lat. 24° 29′ 15′′ N., long. 118° 7' E.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 01° Westerly in 1876.]

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 25th February 1876.

FRED?. J. EVANS, Hydrographer.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts :--

(1) China sea, No. 2661 b; Hongkong to Liau-tung, No. 1262; Chaun bay to Port Matheson, No. 1760; Pescadores islands, No. 1961; and Formosa strait, No. 1968: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, China, &c., 1876, No. 161 a; and China Sea Directory, Vol. III., page 201.

(2) Hongkong to Liau-tung, No. 1262; Chaun bay to Port Matheson, No. 1760; Formosa strait, No. 1968; and Amoy harbour, No. 1767: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, China, &c., 1876, No. 162 a; and China Sea Directory, Vol. III., page 168.

No. 101.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Government of India, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE,

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 8.)

INDIA, WEST COAST-KATTYWAR

Fixed White Light at Ver?wal.

Information has been received from the British Political Agent at Kattywar, that the light hitherto displayed from a kerosine lamp at Verawal has been replaced by a more powerful light which was exhibited on the 5th March 1876.

The light is a fixed white light at an elevation of 50 feet above high-water, visible through an are of 180° from a distance of 13 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric, or by lenses, of the fourth order.

     The lighthouse, 40 feet high, is built of masonry and situated on the pier head on the north-west side of the harbour. Position, lat. 20° 53′ 30′′ N., long. 70. 22′ 0′′ E.

By Direction of the Government of India,

JOHN HENRY ELLIS, Staff Comdr., R. N.,

Deputy Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT CALCUTTA, 11th April 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Chart: Sheet 1, Kutch Gulf to Viziabroog, &c., No. 2736:-also, Admiralty list of lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., page 8; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I, page 356.

      If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH MAY, 1876.

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The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 25.] CHINA.

PESCADORES ISLANDS-FISHER ISLAND.

(1) Fixed Light in Litsitah Point.

     With reference to Notice to Mariners, No. 99, dated 5th July 1875, on an intended light on Litsital point, south-west extremity of Fisher island :-

:??

The Customs Department at Amoy has given further Notice, that the light was exhibited on the 20th December 1875. The light is a fixed white light, elevated 205 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather should be seen from a distance of 15 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric or by lenses, of the fourth order.

The tower, 33 feet high, is round, built of iron, and painted black; the keeper's dwelling and boundary wall will be white. Position, lat. 23° 32′ 50′′ N., long. 119° 28′ 10′′ E.

AMOY HARBOUR.

(2) Fixed Light on Tsing-seu Island.

With reference to Notices to Mariners, Nos. 84 and 99, dated respectively 15th June and 6th July 1875, on the intend- ed establishment of a light on Tsing-seu island, Amoy harbour:-

The Customs Department at Amoy has given further Notice, that the light was exhibited on the 13th December 1875. The light is a fixed red and white light showing red between the bearings of North and N. W. by W.; white over the entrance and up the harbour between the bearings of N. W. by W. and S. E. 1?2 E.; and red when bearing from S. E. E. to East; it is elevated 130 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather the white light should be seen from a distance of 15 miles and the red light, 8 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric or by lenses, of the fourth order.

     The tower, 33 feet high, is octagonal in shape, built of stone and brick, and painted in red and white vertical stripes. The dwellings are white. Position, lat. 24° 29′ 15′′ N., long. 118° 7' E.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 01° Westerly in 1876.]

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 25th February 1876.

FRED?. J. EVANS, Hydrographer.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts :--

(1) China sea, No. 2661 b; Hongkong to Liau-tung, No. 1262; Chaun bay to Port Matheson, No. 1760; Pescadores islands, No. 1961; and Formosa strait, No. 1968: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, China, &c., 1876, No. 161 a; and China Sea Directory, Vol. III., page 201.

(2) Hongkong to Liau-tung, No. 1262; Chaun bay to Port Matheson, No. 1760; Formosa strait, No. 1968; and Amoy harbour, No. 1767: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, China, &c., 1876, No. 162 a; and China Sea Directory, Vol. III., page 168.

No. 101.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following Notice to Mariners, received from the Government of India, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE,

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 8.)

INDIA, WEST COAST-KATTYWAR

Fixed White Light at Ver?wal.

Information has been received from the British Political Agent at Kattywar, that the light hitherto displayed from a kerosine lamp at Verawal has been replaced by a more powerful light which was exhibited on the 5th March 1876.

The light is a fixed white light at an elevation of 50 feet above high-water, visible through an are of 180° from a distance of 13 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric, or by lenses, of the fourth order.

     The lighthouse, 40 feet high, is built of masonry and situated on the pier head on the north-west side of the harbour. Position, lat. 20° 53′ 30′′ N., long. 70. 22′ 0′′ E.

By Direction of the Government of India,

JOHN HENRY ELLIS, Staff Comdr., R. N.,

Deputy Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT CALCUTTA, 11th April 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Chart: Sheet 1, Kutch Gulf to Viziabroog, &c., No. 2736:-also, Admiralty list of lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., page 8; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I, page 356.

      If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

238

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH MAY, 1876.

Νο. 102.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Table of Meteorological Observations, taken at the Government Civil Hospital during the Month of April, 1876, is published for general information.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL, 1876. 86 feet above mean low level of Spring Tides.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

DAY OF MONTH.

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

DAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

MAX.

IN THE SHADE. Max. and Min. of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

SUN,

BULB

IN

MAX.

SUN,

BULB

Ex-

VACUO. POSED.

MIN.

DIUR-

NAL

RANGE,

ON

GRASS. IN

SHADE.

9 A.M.

3 P.M.

29.83

29.73

2

Saturday,

Sunday,

29.88

29.87

29.97

29.89

3

Monday,.

29.99

29.89

58.0

4

Tuesday,...

29.95

29.89

Wednesday,

Min. Max.

58.0 66.0 64.0 61.0 69.0 67.0 60.0 69.0 64.0 65.0 64.0 58.0 65.0 64.0

Temp, at

Noon.

DIURNAL

EXPOSED.

RANGE, BULB

HYGROMETER.

MIN.

IN SOIL,

DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN SHADE. SHADE.

6

HUMIDITY

COMPLETE SATURATION -100.

DEW POINT.

QUARTER.

INCHES

DEEP.

RAIN IN

MOVE- DURING

MENT

DURING 21 hours ous 24 HOURS. IN MILES.

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

WIND.

CLOUD.

INCHES

THE

PREVI-

0-10.

29.03

6

Thursday,

29.85

29.93

29.87

7

Friday,

8 Saturday,

29.93 29.87

9 Sunday,

10

Monday,

29.90 29.84 29.84 29.82

11 Tuesday,

29.78

29.73

12

Wednesday,

29.83

29.75

13

Thursday,

29.88

29.84

:

14 Friday,

29.84

29.77

62.0

15 Saturday,

20.84

29.74

12.0 | 42.0

16 Sunday,

29.78

29.73

13.0 56.0

17

Monday,

29.73

29.69

66.0 6.0 52.0

18 Tuesday,

29.83

29.82

19

20 Thursday,

Wednesday,

29.91

29.86

29.77

29.70

21

Friday,

29.77

29.71

+

22. Saturday,

29.89

29.83

23

Sunday,

29.91 29.87

24

Monday,

29.98 29.92

25 Tuesday,

29.92 29.86

70.0 81.0

26

Wednesday,

29.86

29.82

71.0

27

Thursday,·

29.86

29.82

72.0

82.0: 80.0

28

Friday,

29.93

29.86

72.0

82.0 81.0

29

Saturday,

29.97 29.90

73.0

30

Sunday,

29.94

29.88

72.0 78.0

84.0 82.0

111.

75.0

67. 67. 51.0 8.0 16.0 59.0 63.0 64.0 61.0 62.0 88. 88. 91. 86. 52.0 8.0 34.0 61.0 66.0 67.0 64.0 65.0 88. 86. 80. 53.0 9.0 27.0 62.0 65.0 64.0 61.0 78.

61.0

96. 85. 51.0 7.0 34.0 61.0 63.0 | 58.0 102. 96. 51.0 7.0 45.0 61.0 61.0 64.0 57.0 60.0

59.0 65.0 64.0 78. 75. 51.0 6.0 24.0 61.0 62.0 64.0 60.0 61.0

61.0 106.

70,0 69.0 98. 54.0 9.0 44.0 62.0 66.0 69.0 64.0 63.0 74.0 71.0 132. 112. 55.0 11.0 57.0 64.0 68.0 71.0 65.0 64.0 74.0 71.0 135. 114. 56.0 10.0 58.0 64.0 68.0 71.0 65.0

65.0 74.0 93.

71.0 82. 55.0 9.0 27.0 62.0 69.0 71.0 67.0 67.0 76.0 73.0 131. 113. 59.0 9.0 54.0 65.0 75.0 73.0 72.0 65.0 74.0 71.0 105. 94. 58.0 9.0 36.0 62.0 69.0 70.0 67.0 62.0 73.0 93.

67.0 82.56.0 11.0 26.0 61.0 67.0 65.0 62.0 69.0 67.0 103. 92. 56.0 63.0 75.0 74.0 125. 99. 57.0 68.0 81.0 80.0 136. 118. 62.0

75,0 81.0 80.0 136. 118. 70.0 78.0 76.0 115. 93. 62.0 8.0 31.0 72.0 73.0 70.0 69.0 76.0 74.0 121. 95. 60.0 7.0 35.0 71.0 72.0 74.0 69.0 70.0 84. 67.0 76.0 73.0 93. 87. 60.0 9.0 27.0 69.0 72.0 72.0 68.0 66.0 75.0 73.0 127. 115. 62.0 9.0 53.0 70.0 71.0 75.0 65.0 66.0 77.0 76.0 142. 121. 63.0 11.0 58.0 70.0 73.0 66.0

77.0 63.0 54.

65.0 75.0 137.

74.0 118. 63.0 10.0 55.0 70.0 73.0 74.0 67.0 69.0 70.

63.0 77.0 76.0 137. 119. 63.0 9.0 56.0 71.0 75.0 77.0 68.0 70.0 66. 144.

79.0 121. 64.0 11.0 57.0 72.0 76.0 80.0 70.0 74.0 71.

82.0 80.0 144. 121. 64.0 11.0 57.0 73.0 78.0 80.0 73.0 74.0 75. 144. 121. 64.0 10.0 57.0 73.0 75.0 80.0 72.0 74.0 84. 145. 121. 64.0 10.0 57.0 73.0 79.0 82.0 73.0 144. 121. 64.0 11.0 57.0 73.0 79.0 80.0 73.0 74.0 71.

107. 63.0 6.0 44.0 72.0 75.0 71.0 72.0 84. 84.

59.3

60.3 E.

N.E.

351

0.91 10

10

88.

62.4

63.4 E.

E.

329

0.21

10

82.

57.7

58.5 E.

E.

309

0.46 9

60.0

59.0 88.

77.

56.2

55.6 E.

E.

379

10

77.

77.

56.7 E.

E.

381

10

88. 82.

58.5 E.

E.

| 379

10

67.0 88. 88.

62.4

65.4 E.

Calm 217

10

67.0 83.

78.

62.6

64.0 Calm

E.

211

67.0 83.

78.

62.6

64.0 E.

N.E.

153

7

69.0 88.

88.

65.4

67.5

E.

Calm

149

70.0

84.

84.

69.8

67.8 E.

Calm

118

10

68.0 88.

88.

65.4

66.5 E.

E.

241

63.0 73.

88.

58.0

61.4 E.

S.E.

312

0.08

7.0 36.0 61.0 66.0 67.0 63.0

65.0 83.

88.

60.6

63.4 E.

310

0.11

64.0

70.0

71.0

74.0 68.0

88.

84.

66.5

68.8 E.

119

0.03

70.0

77.0

80.0: 75.0 77.0 89.

85.

73.6

75.0 S.E.

E.

210

73.0

79.0

77.0

80.0 77.0

90.

85.

75.6

75.0 S.

W.

283

73.0

70.0 84.

84.

67.8

67.8 E.

E.

209

0.81

79.

66.7 67.1 E. 69.0 79. 84. 65.0 66.7 E.

E.

321

0.51

E.

283

68.0

69.

66.

60.4 63.0 W.

W.

372

1.50

53.

55.6 58.3 Calm

W.

| 271

74.

62.6

65.3 'S.E.

E.

226

67.

63.0

65.1 E.

E.

231

71.

65.7 69.9 E.

E.

176

71.

69.5 69.9 S. 71. 69.8 69.9 Calm

E.

286

N.

189

75.0 71. 68. 68.9 70.3

N.E. E.

156

71.

74.0

68.9 69.9 68 8 69.8 E.

N.E. E.

351

E.

329

10

10

...

...

Mean

29.87 29.82

65.6

74.6 72.6 117.

101.

58.6 9.1

43.7 66.7 70.7 72.5 66.9

68.4

80. 79.

64.8 65.4

:

:

: 5 00 10 10 co co co 10 5 = ∞

261 6.15

:

Summary of April, 1875:-Mean Shade Temp.,

71.7

Total Rain fall,

7.53 inches.

Rain fell on 15 days.

1874:-

70.5

3.78

12

>>

""

""

""

""

""

""

""

1873:-

72.2

2.19

10

""

""

""

""

""

""

""

"

""

""

1872:-

75.0

0.99

4

""

>>

""

""

"}

1871:-

76.0

0.90

3

""

""

""

""

>>

97

1870:-

76.3

0,31

C. J. WHARRY, M.D., Superintendent.

23

"3

23

""

"

240

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 13TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 90.

    Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 15th instant, for the repairs of the lower end of Albany Road.

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 12TH MAY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro- meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Min.

Max.

May

6

29.94

78

29.90

77

73

78

29.83

77

29.94

75

29.94

78

73

78

29.86

79

""

8

29.92

76.5

29.92

76

74.5

79

29.90

76

""

9

29.77

72.5

29.71

77.5

75.5

78

29.69

""

10

29.99

79.5

29.97

82

74

83

29.98

""

11

30.06

74

30.09

75

73

84.5

29.99

""

12

30.08

77.5

30.08

75.5

72

78.5

30.03

NAR BANK

80

83

75

77

27

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

WINDS.

RAIN.

Self |Registering

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

9 A.31.

'NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M..

'NOON

6 P.M.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.: Dirn. | F.

NOON.

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

1876.

May 6 28.15, 28.20 28.19 28.13 28.1268.0 71.5 70.0 68.0 70.0 68.0 67.0 72.5 E

!

""

7 28.15 28.20 28.20 28.16 28.13] 68.0 69.5 68.0 68.0, 69.0

828.15 28.18 28.17, 28.09 28.09) 68.0 68.0 69.0 68.0 68.0

67.0 68.0 72.0 E

69.0 |67.0 70.0 ||E

4 E

4 E

2 E

3

0.00

4

E

0.00

5 A.M., close wet fog; 9 A.M., openings in fog at

intervals.

5 A.M., close wet fog; noon, fine, cloudy, hazy.

5 E

5

E

5

0.00

|

6 A.M., fog with openings at intervals; noon,

squally with close fog and rain.

:

9 28.04 27.94 27.88 27.87 27.98 69.0 69.0 71.0 69.0 69.0 70.0 67.5 69.0|NE

               1 1028.08 28.15 28.15 28.13, 28.13166.0 74.0 73.0 64.0 63.0 69.0 65.5 74.0NW

!

!

6 NNE

5 NNW

7 N

??

6

0.71

11

""

28.18 28.19 28.19 28.16 28.16 67.0 68.0 66.5 67.067.0 66.5 67.0 75.5 |E

1228.17 28.22 28.22 28.18 28.18 67.0 70.5 67.5 64.5 66.5 66.5 65.0 70.5|NNE

4 E

2 E

4 NW

3 ENE

3 E

4

0.16

2

0.00

4 0.00

5 A.M., heavy squalls with passing fog and rain;

4 P.M., cloudy, hazy.

Fine, clear, cloudy throughout.

5 A.M., close fog; noon, fine, hazy; 5 P.M., pass-

ing fog at intervals.

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

"

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEP?T, KOWLOON BAY.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.,

WET BULB.

THERMO- METER.

WINDS.

DATE.

Self Registering.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

GA.M.

*NOON

6 r.M.

? A.M.

NOON.

G P.M.

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M. Dirn. F.

1876.

?

A

May 6 29.79 29.81 29.83 29.78 29.75 75.0 79.0 78.0 74.0 76.0 75.0 78.0 80.0 ENE 1 ENE

          ! 7 29.80 29.82 29.84 29.80 29.77 75.0 77.0 78.0 73.0 73.5 74.0 73.5 79.0 E

4 E

2

Fine and cloudy throughout.

1 E

4 E

2

Do. do.

do.

52

829.79 29.80 29.83 29.78 29.7778.0 79.0 78.5 75.0 75.0 76.0 175.0 79.0 E

1 ENE 4 NE

2

??

$29.69 29.63 29.56 29.51 29.5578.0 79.0 82.0 76.0 75,0 | 76.5 |75.0 79.5 | NNE

4

NNE 56 NW

3

!

6 A., clondy and fine; noon, cloudy with passing

showers; 6 P.M., cloudy and gloomy.

6 A.M., overcast with rain; noon, overcast and strong

squalls with rain; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

10 29.73 29.78 29.78 29.77 29.76 75.5 83.0 82.5 72.0 75.0 76.5 74.0 83.0 NW 4

NW 2 NW

2

Fine, clear weather,

*

12 129.84 29.86 29.87 29.84 29.83 74.0 77.5 76.5 71.0

11 29.83 29.85 29.85 29.81 29.81 74.0 74.5 75.0 72.0 73.0 72.0 72.0 85.5 ESE

71.0 76.0 71.0 78.0 Calm

1 ESE

2 ESE

1

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast with showers;

6 P.M., fine, clear weather.

0 E

2 E

3

Fine, clear weather.

?

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 13TH MAY, 1876.

Chok San

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 12th May, 1876.

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No. 103.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 20TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

VOL. XXII.

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No. 104.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

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J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 57.

CHINA SEA.

YANGTZE RIVER.—SHANGHAI DISTRICT.

NOTICE is hereby given that on or about the 5th June next the North Bank Red Buoy will be moved 300 yards to the S. 62° W. of its present position so that it will lie in five fathoms at low water.

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IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 10th May, 1876.

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THE HONGKONG G?VERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners, received from the Government of Queensland, are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th May, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

viz.:-

LIGHT-SHIP AT PIPER ISLANDS, INNER ROUTE TO TORRES STRAITS.

On and after this date a Light will be exhibited from a Light-ship moored in 13 fathoms, in the following position,

North Piper Island k. Islet ...

W. by S. & S. .N. E.

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    Between the bearings of S. by E. 3 E. and S.W. S. the light will be of the 5th order, though the direct flame of the lamp may be also seen as far southwards as a S.W. by W. W. bearing, and also from the westward between the bearings of S.E. and E.S.E.

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No. 106.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    It is hereby notified that at present the following Markets, viz.: the Central, Western, T'ai-p'ing Sh?n, Sai Ying-p'?n, Shek-t'ong Ts?i, Eastern, W?n-tsai, Soo-kun-poo, and Sh?u-k? W?n Markets, are duly established by His Excellency the Governor in Council for the sale of Meats, Vege- tables, &c., under the provisions of Ordinances No. 9 of 1858 and No. 5 of 1869.

By Command,

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NOTICE.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

    It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

No. 92.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

    His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct that Her Majesty's Birthday shall be kept in this Colony on Wednesday, the 24th May.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN.

Colonial Secretary.

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No. 97.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

245

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 22nd instant, for the repairs of Ice House Street.

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The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

No. 98.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 5th proximo, for works in connection with the Pokfulum Reservoir.

     Particulars may be had on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

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J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 19TH MAY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro- meter.

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter. meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Min.

Max.

May

13

30.10

75

30.09

75

72.5

79

30.01

76

14

30.05

75

30.01

76

73

77

29.95

76.5

""

15

29.96

74

29.98

74

72

77

29.85

76

""

16

29.95

75

29.94

75.5

74

77.5

29.88

74

""

17

29.97

74

29.98

74.5

74

76.5

29.91

74

""

18

29.97

82

29.96

82

73

83

29.93

75

""

19

30.05

76.5

30.07

74

69

84

30.03

72

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

METER,

RAIN.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

'NOON

6 P.M.

Self Registering

Min. Max.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

In inches [during the precious 24 hours.

NOON.

1876.

May 1828.18 28.22-28.22 28.15 28.15 66.0 67.0 66.0 66.0 67.0 65.0 65.5 70,5 E

4 E

4 E

5

0.00

?

15

1428.15 28.18 28.17 28.11 28.1165.0 67.067.0 61.0 67.0

!

""

67.064.5 68.5 E

1528.12 28.15 28.13 28.07 28.07 68.0 69.0 70.0 68.0 69.0 70.0 66.5 69.0 E

1628.06 28.11 28.11 28.07 28.07 70.0 70.0 70.5 70.0 70.0 70.5.68.0 71.0 ESE

i

?

!

?

!

""

17 28.10 28.15 28.15 28.11 28.11 69.5 69.5 69.0 69.5 69.5 69.0 69.0 71.0 E

1828.12 28.16 28.15 28.11 28.11 72.0 74.0 69.0 72.0 74.0 69.0 68.0 74.0 SE

?

19 28.14 28.19 28.20 28.17 28.1764.0 62.5 63.0 64.0 62.5 63.0

62.5 74.0 N

5 E

3 ENE

4 SE

2 E

4 S

2 NE

3 E

4

0.00

2 SE

3

2.73

5 SE

3 SE

5 NW

4 ENE 3

4

1.37

3

1.61

4 0.46

0.55

57

DATE.

6 A.M.

BAROMETER.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEF?T, KOWLOON BAY.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

P.M.

6 A.M.

WET BULB.

'NOON

P.M.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. P.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M., close wet fog; 10 A.M., slight openings

in fog; 1.30 P.M., overcast, hazy.

5 A.M., overcast, hazy; 10 A.M., passing fog; 5

P.M., close fog.

Close fog with rain at intervals throughout.

Do.

do.

do.

5 A.M., close fog with rain at intervals; 1 P.M.,

openings in fog,

Fog with rain past night; 5 A.M., close wet fog; 4 P.M., showery with thunder; 5 P.3., open- ings in fog.

Rain during past night; 5 A.M., fine, clear cloudy; 3 P.M., showery; 4 P.M., close wet fog

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

1876.

:

May 13 29.86 29.88 29.90 29.85 29.84 75.0 76.5 77.0 72.0 72.0 72.0 73.0 78.0 E

i

I E

14 29.83 29.85 29.84 29.78 29.76 75.5 75.5 76.0 71.0.72.0 73.0 73.0 77.0 E

:

29.0674

17

?

37

{

15 29.74 29.77 29.76 29.70 29.66 74.5 75.0 77.0 73.5 75.0 76.0 73.0

1629.70 29.74 29.74 29.72 29.70 76.0 77.0 77.0 75.0 76.0 76.0 74.0 78.0

17 29.78 29.76 29.79 29.75 29.73 76.0 76.0 76.0 74.5 75.0 75.0 74.5 77.5 E

1829.74 29.76 29.76 29.73 29.73 76.5 82.0 77.0 76.0 81.0 75.5 74.0 82.0 ENE

76.5 ESE

2 E

1 ESE

3 E

2 E

2

Cloudy and fine.

i

÷

ESE

2 E

1 ESE

3 ENE

1

1 ENE

1 SW

1 E

1 Calm

2

0

1929.79 29.83 29.86 29.85 29.81 72.0 74.0 72.0 68.0 69.0 69.0 69.0 84.0 N

1 NNE

2 NE

1

""

6 A.M., fine and cloudy; 3 P.M., passing showers; 6 P.M.,

overcast, cloudy and fine.

6 A.M., overcast with rain; noon, overcast, foggy with

heavy rain; 6 P.M., overcast and light drizzle.

16 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast and misty; 6 P.M.,

overcast and misty.

6 A.M., Overcast and foggy; noon, overcast with heavy

rain; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast and sultry; 4 P.M.

heavy thunder showers.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy and fine; 4 P.,,

overcast and showery.

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Liverpool,

Wong Yuten, 355, Hanover Street, Boston,..

Dawes, G., Post Office, Hongkong,

Elliott, Mrs., care of Rev. J. Doyen, 1,008, Powell St., San Francisco,.

E. P. II., British Post Office, Shanghai,

Galles, F. W., care of Agent Messageries Maritimes, Aden,

Hill, Mrs., 88, Kent Street, Sydney, N.S.W.,

Kusel, Mme. F., Bunderstrasse, No. 2, Hamburg,

Janaud, George, 4, Quincey Place, Dupont, San Francisco,

Louison, M. W., 282, Front Street, New York,

Low, R., Chief Engineer S.S. Calabar, Hongkong,

Luders, Mrs., care of Hubert & Co., San Francisco,

Madeburg, Otto, care of German Consul, New York,....

The above letters have been returned from various places at which the addressees cannot be found. If not claimed within ten days they will be

opened aud returned to the writers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 19th May, 1876.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH MAY, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

ou every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

In the Goods of-

DANG-YAW,

deceased.

LEONG-ALOCK,

""

JOHN DODD SMITH,

""

AH-FONG,

23

99

""

""

23

?

JAMES FREEMAN,

TONG QUANG,

HUNG-CHEW-SZ-KI,

FELIPPE ANTONIO DE Souza,

Nith the provisions of Ordinance No. 9 of

OTICE is hereby given that in accordance

1870, Section III, an order has been made by the Honorable Sir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of Hongkong, limiting the time for Creditors and others to send in their claims against the above Estates to Saturday, the 30th day of September, 1876, on or before which date all Claims must be proved, 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

F. S. HUFFAM,

Official Administrator.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

Νο

OTICE.-JOHN SPINKS HOOK, of Victoria, in the Island of Hongkong, Shipping and Commission Agent, Lighterman and Godown- keeper, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong on the Tenth day of May, in the Year of our Lord One thousand Eight hundred and Seventy-six, is hereby required to surrender himself to Frederick Sowley Huffam, Acting Registrar of the said Court, at the first Meeting of his Creditors, to be held before the said Acting Registrar on the Twenty-sixth day of May, 1876, in the stead of the date previously notified, (such previous noti- fication having been given before the date for the celebration of Her Majesty's Birthday becoming known), at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon of that day precisely, at the said Court.

     The said Frederick Sowley Huffam is the Official Assignee in the matter.

     A Public Sitting will hereafter be appointed by the said Court for the said Bankrupt to pass

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOTICE, BENJAMIN ROBERT STANFORD Colony of Hongkong, as a Shipbuilder, having been adjudged a Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication in Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme the Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, on Twenty-ninth day of April, A.D. 1876, a public sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination and make application for his order of discharge, will be held before the IIonourable Sir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on Monday, the Twenty-ninth day of May, 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon precisely.

carrying on business at Victoria, in the

Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, is the Official Assignee, and Messrs. Stephens & Holmes are the Solicitors acting in the Bankruptcy.

2, Club Chambers, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

The Bankruptcy Act, 1869.

IN HER BRITANNIC MAJESTY'S SUPREME COURT FOR CHINA AND JAPAN,

AT SHANGHAI,

In the matter of proceedings for Liquidation by arrangement or com- position with Creditors instituted by ISAAC WINTER ALLEN, of Shanghai, Storekeepers' Assistant.

OTICE is hereby given that a first General

Person, has been summoned to be held at No. 1, Yuen-ming-yuen Buildings, Shanghai, aforesaid, on Friday, the 30th June, 1876, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon precisely.

Dated this 11th day of May, 1876.

WE

A. MYBURG, Attorney for the said Debtor.

NOTICE.

E have authorised Mr. FRAMJEE HOR- MUSJEE ARJANEE to sign our Firin from this date.

N. MODY & Co.

Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

HE

his final examination, and to make application T"

for his discharge, of which sitting notice will be given in the Hongkong Government Gazette.

At the first meeting of Creditors, the Registrar will receive the proofs of the debts of Creditors, and the Creditors may elect an Assignce or Assignees of the Bankrupt's Estate and Effects.

Dated the 12th day of May, a.d. 1876.

NOTICE.

interest and responsibility of Mr. EDWARD WHITTALL in our Firm ceased on the 30th April last.

We have authorised Mr. HERBERT SMITH to sign our Firm.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, 1st May, 1876.

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No. 22.

No. 106.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 27TH MAY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

VOL. XXII.

     It is hereby notified that at present the following Markets, viz.: the Central, Western, T'ai-ping Sh?n, Sai Ying-p'?n, Shek-t'ong Ts?i, Eastern, W?n-tsai, Soo-kun-poo, and Sh?u-k? W?n Markets, are duly established by His Excellency the Governor in Council for the sale of Meats, Vege- tables, &c., under the provisions of Ordinances No. 9 of 1858 and No. 5 of 1869.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th May, 1876.

No. 103.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon on Tuesday, the 30th May, for the supply of the undermentioned Articles for the use of the Police Department, from the First day of June, 1876, to the Thirtieth day of November, 1876:-

Oil. Lampwick. Buckets. Tubs. Salt. Soap. Gram. Bran. Paddy. Oats. Straw. Hay.

Per jar large & small,

of

per dozen

24 catties.

of each.

each.

per tb.

per picul.

The above enumerated Articles must be of good quality, deliverable at the Central Police Barracks, at such times and in such quantities as may be required.

Forms of Tender and any further information can be obtained on application at the Office of the Captain Superintendent of Police.

No Tenders will be received unless sent in in the form required.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th May, 1876.

No. 98.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 5th proximo, for works in connection with the Pokfulum Reservoir.

Particulars may be had on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH MAY, 1876.

NOTICE.

   It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 26TH MAY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Baro- meter.

Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

May

20

30.12

73

30.11

74.5

68.5

75

30.06

74

21

""

30.13

75

30.14

77

71

78

30.07

76

22

>>

30.10

80

30.08

82

75

83

29.99

81

23

""

30.01

82.5

29.98

80.5

75.5

84

29.90

76

24

""

29.88

75

29.86

74.5

71

82

29.83

75

25

27

29.89

77

29.90

77.5

75

78.5

29.88

74.5

26

29.99

80

29.98

83.5

72.5

84.5

29.93

84

DATE.

BAROMETER.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering

WINDS.

RAIN.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

?

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

NOON.

1876.

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.

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

6 P.M. NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

May 20 28.19 28.23 28.23 28.20 28.20 60.5 65.0 64.0 60.5 61.5 63.0 60.5 65.0 E

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

!

4 E

4 E

4

0.11

I

21

"

28.21 28.26 28.27 28.23 28.23 64.0 68.0 66.5 64.0 67.0 66.5 63.5 68.0 E

22 28.23 28.26 28.26 28.21 28.21 68.5 74.0 75.0 68.5 73.0 74.0 66.5 74.0 SE

4

E

4 ESE

3

0.00

!

??

95

*

2328.15 28.19 28.17 28.08 28.081 70.0 73.0 69.5 70.0 72.0 69.5

2428.04 28.06 28.06 28.04 28.04 70.0 71.0 70.0 70.0 71.0 70.0 69.5 73.0 2528.04 28.08 28.08′ 28.06 28.06] 70.0 70.5 68.0 70.070.5 68.0 70.0 71.0 E

70.0 76.5 [SW

SE

I

13

26 28.11 28.17 28.17, 28.13 28.13 68.5 75.0 73.5 68.0 71.0 71.0 67.0 75.0 INNE

1 Calm

3 SSE

4 SE

2 E

3 NNE

0 NW

2

0.00

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

5 A.M., close, wet fog; 8 A.M., fine, cloudy, hazy;

2 P.M., passing fog.

5 A.M., close fog; 8 A.M., fine, cloudy, hazy.

2. ESE

2

0.00

Rain past night; 5 A.M., passing fog at intervals;

4 P.M., close fog.

3

4 E

ESE

2

1.32

5 0.06

5 A.M., close fog; 4 P.M., showery.

3.S

1 0.64

Close fog, with rain at intervals throughout.

5 A.M., fine, clear, cloudy; noon, fine, hazy.

BAROMETER.

DATE.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON BAY.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METEK.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

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.

Min. Max..

NOON.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

1876.

May 20 29.86 29.90 29.90 29.86 29.84 72.0 75.0 75.0 68.0 67.0 74.5 70.0:77.0 NNE

1 ENE

21 29.89 29.91 29.92 29.91 29.88 73.0 77.0 76.0

73.0 73.0 73.5 71.5 77.0 E

>>

?

>>

22 29.89 29.91 29.89 29.83 29.78,76,0 81.078.0

75.0 77.5 77.0 74.0 80.0 Calm

??

23 29.80, 29.83 29.83 29.75, 29.73, 77.0 82.0 75.0 76.0 78.0 74.0 75.0 82.0 Calm

1 ESE

0 SW

0 E

3 E

3 E

1

Cloudy and fine throughout.

2

1 WSW 1

1 ENE

Do. do.

Do.

do.

do.

do.

2

24 29.67 29.67 29.67 29.66 29.65 76.5 76.0 77.0 75.0 75.0 76.0 74.0 83.0 ENE

25 29.67 29.68 29.69 29.69, 29.69 77.0 78.075.0 76.0 76.574.5 74.0 77.5NNE

26 29.77 29.77 29.77 29.76 29.75 75.0 85.5 83.5

2 ENE

2 ENE

1

1 ENE

72.0 75.0 79.0 72.0 85.0 NNW 1 NE

1 ESE

2

1 Calm

0

6 A.M., fine and cloudy; 6 P.M., overcast and misty.

6 A.M., overcast, with showers; noon, overcast, with

showers; 6 P.M., overcast and misty.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast and showery; 6

P.M., overcast, foggy and heavy showers. Fine, clear weather throughout.

"

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 26th May, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Andrews, C. S. Andrews, C. A. 5 Ahill, Afon

1

4

Chon-kong Gu Cassim, M.

1

1

1

Crissey, A. F.

1

Jamieson, H. Jesus, Caro-

lina de Jones, Dr. C. M. 1

3

1

Morgard, Mr. 1 Morris, J.

Poo-chun

1

3

S?, H. Roque de 1 Samuelsen,

Morris, H. Morlan, M.

1

1

Koch Lewe

Bowden, J.

1

Elliott, Ezra T. 1

Rowland,

1

Simmonds,

1

Samuel

Bernel, Madlle.

Charley

Franzi

Fenn, James

1 regd.

Kaiser, N. Kong Yuen Jongl

1

Bryner, Jules

1

Bales, James

i

Boyce, R. H.

1

Fisher, Fanny 1 Fook Yau, Miss 1 Fil Hoy, Monsr. 1

Bird, Paul

1

Jones, E. A. Johannsen, M. I

  Cresswell, Geo. I Crocker, Thos. 3 Cinestta, Antonio1 Capilliera, K. }

Ho Cheaw Chea 1 Halliday, W. J. 1

Loyumting,

Compradore Louis, Mrs. 1 Lee Kee,

(Palisade) Leong Sing

1

Nouvela, Do-

minique

Osborn, B.

1

Rodrigues,

Spencer, Mrs.

1

Leocadia M. J

Ramband,

1

Monsr. E.

Thomson, David 1

Rains, Miss

1

Thompson, J. F. 1

}

Pearson, Mr. Parsons, R. T. 1

1

Wootten, Henry 1

Polli, Signora

1

Eloisa

Stirling, Patrick 3 Stephens, T.

1

Wing-zhe

1

Willis, W.

1

1

Myer, Madine. R.1

Pedro de Paulo 1 Powell, David

Steedman,

1

Capt. John

Yuen Tong Hook !

t

250

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 27TH MAY, 1876.

NOTICE.

   It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 26TH MAY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Baro- meter.

Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

May

20

30.12

73

30.11

74.5

68.5

75

30.06

74

21

""

30.13

75

30.14

77

71

78

30.07

76

22

>>

30.10

80

30.08

82

75

83

29.99

81

23

""

30.01

82.5

29.98

80.5

75.5

84

29.90

76

24

""

29.88

75

29.86

74.5

71

82

29.83

75

25

27

29.89

77

29.90

77.5

75

78.5

29.88

74.5

26

29.99

80

29.98

83.5

72.5

84.5

29.93

84

DATE.

BAROMETER.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering

WINDS.

RAIN.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

?

In inches during the previous 24 hours.

NOON.

1876.

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.

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

6 P.M. NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

May 20 28.19 28.23 28.23 28.20 28.20 60.5 65.0 64.0 60.5 61.5 63.0 60.5 65.0 E

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

!

4 E

4 E

4

0.11

I

21

"

28.21 28.26 28.27 28.23 28.23 64.0 68.0 66.5 64.0 67.0 66.5 63.5 68.0 E

22 28.23 28.26 28.26 28.21 28.21 68.5 74.0 75.0 68.5 73.0 74.0 66.5 74.0 SE

4

E

4 ESE

3

0.00

!

??

95

*

2328.15 28.19 28.17 28.08 28.081 70.0 73.0 69.5 70.0 72.0 69.5

2428.04 28.06 28.06 28.04 28.04 70.0 71.0 70.0 70.0 71.0 70.0 69.5 73.0 2528.04 28.08 28.08′ 28.06 28.06] 70.0 70.5 68.0 70.070.5 68.0 70.0 71.0 E

70.0 76.5 [SW

SE

I

13

26 28.11 28.17 28.17, 28.13 28.13 68.5 75.0 73.5 68.0 71.0 71.0 67.0 75.0 INNE

1 Calm

3 SSE

4 SE

2 E

3 NNE

0 NW

2

0.00

Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

5 A.M., close, wet fog; 8 A.M., fine, cloudy, hazy;

2 P.M., passing fog.

5 A.M., close fog; 8 A.M., fine, cloudy, hazy.

2. ESE

2

0.00

Rain past night; 5 A.M., passing fog at intervals;

4 P.M., close fog.

3

4 E

ESE

2

1.32

5 0.06

5 A.M., close fog; 4 P.M., showery.

3.S

1 0.64

Close fog, with rain at intervals throughout.

5 A.M., fine, clear, cloudy; noon, fine, hazy.

BAROMETER.

DATE.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON BAY.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METEK.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

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.

Min. Max..

NOON.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

1876.

May 20 29.86 29.90 29.90 29.86 29.84 72.0 75.0 75.0 68.0 67.0 74.5 70.0:77.0 NNE

1 ENE

21 29.89 29.91 29.92 29.91 29.88 73.0 77.0 76.0

73.0 73.0 73.5 71.5 77.0 E

>>

?

>>

22 29.89 29.91 29.89 29.83 29.78,76,0 81.078.0

75.0 77.5 77.0 74.0 80.0 Calm

??

23 29.80, 29.83 29.83 29.75, 29.73, 77.0 82.0 75.0 76.0 78.0 74.0 75.0 82.0 Calm

1 ESE

0 SW

0 E

3 E

3 E

1

Cloudy and fine throughout.

2

1 WSW 1

1 ENE

Do. do.

Do.

do.

do.

do.

2

24 29.67 29.67 29.67 29.66 29.65 76.5 76.0 77.0 75.0 75.0 76.0 74.0 83.0 ENE

25 29.67 29.68 29.69 29.69, 29.69 77.0 78.075.0 76.0 76.574.5 74.0 77.5NNE

26 29.77 29.77 29.77 29.76 29.75 75.0 85.5 83.5

2 ENE

2 ENE

1

1 ENE

72.0 75.0 79.0 72.0 85.0 NNW 1 NE

1 ESE

2

1 Calm

0

6 A.M., fine and cloudy; 6 P.M., overcast and misty.

6 A.M., overcast, with showers; noon, overcast, with

showers; 6 P.M., overcast and misty.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast and showery; 6

P.M., overcast, foggy and heavy showers. Fine, clear weather throughout.

"

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 26th May, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Andrews, C. S. Andrews, C. A. 5 Ahill, Afon

1

4

Chon-kong Gu Cassim, M.

1

1

1

Crissey, A. F.

1

Jamieson, H. Jesus, Caro-

lina de Jones, Dr. C. M. 1

3

1

Morgard, Mr. 1 Morris, J.

Poo-chun

1

3

S?, H. Roque de 1 Samuelsen,

Morris, H. Morlan, M.

1

1

Koch Lewe

Bowden, J.

1

Elliott, Ezra T. 1

Rowland,

1

Simmonds,

1

Samuel

Bernel, Madlle.

Charley

Franzi

Fenn, James

1 regd.

Kaiser, N. Kong Yuen Jongl

1

Bryner, Jules

1

Bales, James

i

Boyce, R. H.

1

Fisher, Fanny 1 Fook Yau, Miss 1 Fil Hoy, Monsr. 1

Bird, Paul

1

Jones, E. A. Johannsen, M. I

  Cresswell, Geo. I Crocker, Thos. 3 Cinestta, Antonio1 Capilliera, K. }

Ho Cheaw Chea 1 Halliday, W. J. 1

Loyumting,

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(Palisade) Leong Sing

1

Nouvela, Do-

minique

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1

Rodrigues,

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1

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Monsr. E.

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Thompson, J. F. 1

}

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1

Wootten, Henry 1

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1

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Stirling, Patrick 3 Stephens, T.

1

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Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps

Adela

1

Antipodes Citat 2

Cheviot, s.s. Chinaman

1 regd.

1

Flying Eagle 3 Fontenaye

Leonore

1

2

Lord McDuff 2

Prince Louis 2 Pearl, s.s.

5

Salicia

1 regd.

1

Sir Wm. Wallace4

Antipodes 3

Caldew

7

Lord Macauley 4

3

Alphington 1

Charlotte

Griffe

Lugar

3

Paraguay, s.s. Portia

3

Sarah Nicholson 2

1 regd.

Sir Harry Parkes1

American Lloyds1

Andrews

Gunga, s.s. 1

Lavinar

1

Swallow

1

Caroline

Rachel

I

Blair Athol

2

1

Haze

1

Balgownie

Mary Blair

1

Ruth

1

1

Dartmouth

Martha Bro-

Birker

1

Isles of the South1

Rook wood

2

Tyburnia

8

1

kelman

Rifleman

Thetis, s.s.

1

1

Beemah

1

Ronex

Berwick, s.s.

3

E. P. Bouverie 1

2

Juan F. Pearson 3

1 regd.

Rifle

1

Bedfordshire 1

Ella Beatrice

1

John Nicholson 1

Norham Castle 1

Rubicon

1

Virginia

Echo

5

1

Novelty

1

2

Calabar, s.s.

?

4

Ellen

1

Kaisow

3

Nightingale

3

4

Carmarthen-

Emmeline

1

shire

Evelyn

3

2

Lyeemoon

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1

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5

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UN

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

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SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

THE next in

HE next sitting of the above Court in its

on

Wednesday next, the Thirty-first instant, instead of Tuesday, the Thirtieth instant.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

IN BANKRUPTCY.

N

OTICE.-JOHN SPINKS HOOK, of Victoria, in the Island of Hongkong, Shipping and Commission Agent, Lighterman and Godown- keeper, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong, on the Tenth day of May, in the year of our Lord One thou- sand Eight hundred and Seventy-six, a public sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination, and make application for his order of discharge, will be held before the Honorable Sir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on the Eighth day of June, next, at Eleven of the clock in the forenoon of that day precisely.

      At this meeting, proofs of the debts of the Cre- ditors will be received.

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NOTICE.

HEREAS Pursuant to the Provisions of Ordinance No. 14 of 1862, the following Petition to His Excellency the Governor in Council for Letters Patent for the Exclusive Right to use within this Colony and its Depen- dencies, the Invention hereinafter mentioned, has, together with the Specifications and Declarations required by the said Ordinance, been filed in the Office of the Colonial Secretary, that is to say:— "The Petition of WILLIAM MACGREGOR "SMITH, as Assignee of JAMES DUN- 'CAN, for Improvements in the treat- ment and purification of Sugar and "Saccharine Matters, and in the Appa- "ratus employed therein."

NOTICE is hereby given, that His Excellency the Governor has appointed Monday, the 5th day of June, 1876, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for a Sitting of the Executive Council at the Offices of the Government, for the purpose of entertain- ing the said Petition, and that at such Sitting of the Council, Application will be made for such Letters Patent as aforesaid.

Dated at Victoria, Hongkong, this 27th day of May, 1876.

WE

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

NOTICE.

E have authorised Mr. FRAMJEE HOR- MUSJEE ARJANEE to sign our Firm from this date.

N. MODY & Co. Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

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We have authorised Mr. HERBERT SMITH to

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Letters. Papers.

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Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps

Adela

1

Antipodes Citat 2

Cheviot, s.s. Chinaman

1 regd.

1

Flying Eagle 3 Fontenaye

Leonore

1

2

Lord McDuff 2

Prince Louis 2 Pearl, s.s.

5

Salicia

1 regd.

1

Sir Wm. Wallace4

Antipodes 3

Caldew

7

Lord Macauley 4

3

Alphington 1

Charlotte

Griffe

Lugar

3

Paraguay, s.s. Portia

3

Sarah Nicholson 2

1 regd.

Sir Harry Parkes1

American Lloyds1

Andrews

Gunga, s.s. 1

Lavinar

1

Swallow

1

Caroline

Rachel

I

Blair Athol

2

1

Haze

1

Balgownie

Mary Blair

1

Ruth

1

1

Dartmouth

Martha Bro-

Birker

1

Isles of the South1

Rook wood

2

Tyburnia

8

1

kelman

Rifleman

Thetis, s.s.

1

1

Beemah

1

Ronex

Berwick, s.s.

3

E. P. Bouverie 1

2

Juan F. Pearson 3

1 regd.

Rifle

1

Bedfordshire 1

Ella Beatrice

1

John Nicholson 1

Norham Castle 1

Rubicon

1

Virginia

Echo

5

1

Novelty

1

2

Calabar, s.s.

?

4

Ellen

1

Kaisow

3

Nightingale

3

4

Carmarthen-

Emmeline

1

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Evelyn

3

2

Lyeemoon

Ocean Chief

1

Star Queen Sophie

5

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 26th May, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UN

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

THE next in

HE next sitting of the above Court in its

on

Wednesday next, the Thirty-first instant, instead of Tuesday, the Thirtieth instant.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

IN BANKRUPTCY.

N

OTICE.-JOHN SPINKS HOOK, of Victoria, in the Island of Hongkong, Shipping and Commission Agent, Lighterman and Godown- keeper, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong, on the Tenth day of May, in the year of our Lord One thou- sand Eight hundred and Seventy-six, a public sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination, and make application for his order of discharge, will be held before the Honorable Sir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on the Eighth day of June, next, at Eleven of the clock in the forenoon of that day precisely.

      At this meeting, proofs of the debts of the Cre- ditors will be received.

WE

NOTICE.

HEREAS Pursuant to the Provisions of Ordinance No. 14 of 1862, the following Petition to His Excellency the Governor in Council for Letters Patent for the Exclusive Right to use within this Colony and its Depen- dencies, the Invention hereinafter mentioned, has, together with the Specifications and Declarations required by the said Ordinance, been filed in the Office of the Colonial Secretary, that is to say:— "The Petition of WILLIAM MACGREGOR "SMITH, as Assignee of JAMES DUN- 'CAN, for Improvements in the treat- ment and purification of Sugar and "Saccharine Matters, and in the Appa- "ratus employed therein."

NOTICE is hereby given, that His Excellency the Governor has appointed Monday, the 5th day of June, 1876, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for a Sitting of the Executive Council at the Offices of the Government, for the purpose of entertain- ing the said Petition, and that at such Sitting of the Council, Application will be made for such Letters Patent as aforesaid.

Dated at Victoria, Hongkong, this 27th day of May, 1876.

WE

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

NOTICE.

E have authorised Mr. FRAMJEE HOR- MUSJEE ARJANEE to sign our Firm from this date.

N. MODY & Co. Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

TH

NOTICE.

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We have authorised Mr. HERBERT SMITH to

     Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, is the sign our Firm. Official Assignee in the matter.

Dated the 27th day of May, A.D. 1876.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, 1st May, 1876.

NORONHA & SONS,

PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS & STATIONERS

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DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 3RD JUNE, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 23.

No. 6.

[L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION.

By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 The Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:-

No. 7 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to provide for the Devolution of the Site of St. Paul's College, and to provide means for altering the Statutes of the said College:

Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 31st Day of May, 1876.

No. 107.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct that the 5th June, being Whit Monday, be observed as a Holiday in the Government Offices.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 108.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held at British Kowloon, on Wednesday, the 14th day of June, 1876, at 4.30 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd June, 1876.

DIEW

ET

QUI

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MO

DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 3RD JUNE, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 23.

No. 6.

[L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION.

By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 The Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:-

No. 7 of 1875, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to provide for the Devolution of the Site of St. Paul's College, and to provide means for altering the Statutes of the said College:

Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 31st Day of May, 1876.

No. 107.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct that the 5th June, being Whit Monday, be observed as a Holiday in the Government Offices.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 108.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held at British Kowloon, on Wednesday, the 14th day of June, 1876, at 4.30 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 3rd June, 1876.

254

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 3RD JUNE, 1876.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Wednesday, the 14th day of June, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Three Lots of Crown Land in British Kowloon, for a Term of 14 Years.

No.

of

Registry No.

Sale.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

LOCALITY.

Boundary Measurements.

Contents in

N.

S.

E.

W.

Square ft.

Annual Upset Rent. Price.

Kowloon

feet.

feet.

feet.

feet.

Garden Lot

1

68

Tsim Tsa Tsui,

219.0 205.0208.9208.9

43,800

20.11 100.00

69

Do.,

3

70

Do.,

205.0 198.0 104.41 104.4 20,797

198.0 182.6 198.0 198.0

9.55 50.00

37,444 17.12 50.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

   1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise the Lot shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

   3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury the full amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down.

4. The Purchaser of each Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 14 Years, to be computed from the 25th day of December, 1875, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Garden Lots in the Colony of Hongkong. 5. The Purchaser of each Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

   6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any portion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

   7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

8. The Purchaser of the Lot shall within one week from the day of sale mark out the boundaries of his Lot by fixing granite boundary posts, of not less than 9 inches square, at each angle of the said Lot.

1

1

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER.

Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale

Registry Number

and

Lot. Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which|

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

No. 98.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 3RD JUNE, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

255

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 5th proximo, for works in connection with the Pokfulum Reservoir.

     Particulars may be had on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

NOTICE.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

     It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 2ND JUNE, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro- meter.

meter.

Thermo- Baro- Thermo- meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Min.

Max.

May

30.02

81

29.97

81

75

86

29.93

79

28

29.87

80

30.00

83

71

84

29.97

82

"

29

29.85

79.5

29.86

76.5

83

29.80

78

30

29.84

77

29.84

79

78

84

29.80

76

"

31

29.91

76

29.90

79

76.5

80.5

29.89

78

June

1

29.96

80

29.96

81.5

77.5

82.5

29.90

81

29.96

81

29.95

81.5

77.5

83

29.90

81.5

""

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO- METER.

WINDS.

RAIN.

In inches during the

1 previous

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

DATE,

DRY BULB,

WET BULB.

Self Registering.

Min. Max.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

GA.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

? 24 hours.

NOON.

1876.

May 27 28.13 28.18 28.16 28.11 28.1168.0 72.5 71.0 61.0 61.0 59.0 66.0

23

2828.06 28.10 28.09 28.05 28.05 66.0 73.0 71.0 64.0 70.0 69.0 65.0

76.5 E

73.0 E

4 E

4 E

3 E

1

0.00

4 E

4

0.00

39

29 28.02 28.02 28.02 27.98 27.98 69.0 74.5 72.0 69.0 72.0 71.5 69.0 74.5 ENE

4 ENE

5 ENE

5

0.00

30 27.99 28.00 28.00 27.96 27.96 71.0 71.5 69.0 71.0 71.5 68.0 70.0 75.0

E

5 E

5 E

6

0.39

2

37

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Fine, cloudy, hazy throughout.

do.

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5 A.M., close fog; 8 A.M., fine, cloudy, hazy; 4

P.M., passing fog with drizzly rain.

Close fog with rain past night; 1.30 P.M., slight

openings in fog; 4 P.M., overcast, lazy.

Close fog with rain past night; 11 A.M., openings

in fog.

5 A.M., close, wet fog; 10 A.M., fine, clear, cloudy.

5 A.M., close fog and drizzly rain; 11 A.M., fine,

clear, cloudy; 5 P.M., passing fog.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

METER.

Self Registering.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

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P.M.

P.M.

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6 P.M.

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NOON.

6 P.M.

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Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A..

NOON.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

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1876.

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2829.72 29.72 29.72 29.70 29.68 75.0 81.0 80.0

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29 29.67 29.69 29.67 29.62 29.62 78,0 83.0 810 75.0 77.0 77.0 76.0 84.0 NNE 1 NE

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6 PM., overcast and showery.

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showers; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine. 2 Fine and cloudy throughout.

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256

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 3RD JUNE, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 2nd June, 1876.

Ahill, Afon

          Letters. Papers. Andrews, C. S. 1 Andrews, C. A. 5 4

1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Cheong Aheing 1

Elliott, Ezra T. 1

Albert, Mrs.

1

Jamieson, H. Jesus. Caro-

lina de Jones, Dr. C. M. I

3

1

Morgard, Mr. 1 Morris, J.

Poo-chun

Letters. Papers.

1

Lets. Pap.

3

Morris, H.

1

Simmonds,

Charley Selavo, D.

1

1

Morlan, M.

1

Rowland,

?

Bernel, Madlle.

Fenn, James Fisher, Fanny

1 regd.

1-

Spence, W. D. 1

Mardfeldt, Mr. 1

1

Samuel

1

Kaiser, N.

1

1

Mayer, A. E.

I

Rodrigues,

Franzi

Bryner, Jules

1

Fook Yau, Miss 1 Fil Hoy, Monsr. 1

2

Kong Yuen Jongl

Leocadia M. §

Nouvela, Do-

Ramband,

Bales, James

1

1

Loyumting,

2

Thomson, David 1 Thompson, J. F. 1

Baker, R. C.

1

Cresswell, Geo. 1 Crocker, Thos. 3 Cinestta, Antonio1 Capilliera, R. Chon-kong Gu 1 Cassim, M.

Gonsales, Felipe

Ho Cheaw Chea 1 Halliday, W. J. 1 Harvey, R. S. Hoeflich

Compradore

1

minique

Monsr. E.

Louis, Mrs.

1

Osborn, B.

1

Wootten, Henry 1

Lee Kee,

Stirling, Patrick 3

1

Wing-zhe

1

I

(Palisade)

Pearson, Mr.

1

Stephens, T.

1

Willis, W.

Leong Sing

Parsons, R. T.

I

Steedman,

?

Wiard, Norman 1

1

Lopez, Emilia

1

Lumsdon, W. 1

Eloisa

Polli, Signora

1

Capt. John

Wolton, Joseph 2

S?. H. Roque de 1

Jones, E. A.

1

Pedro de Paulo 1

Samuelsen,

Crissey, A. F. 1

Johannsen, M. I

Myer, Madme. R.1

Powell, David

Koch Lewe j

Yuen Tong Hook1

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Adela

Letters. Papers.

1

Antipodes Citat 2

Chinaman Caldew

Griffe

2

Lugar

3

Otago

I

7

2

Gunga, s.s.

1

Lavinar

1

Antipodes

4

1

Charlotte

Alphington

2

1.

Andrews

Haze

1

C. J. Leary

Mary Blair

Prince Louis

5

1

Blair Athol

2

1

Isles of the South1

Martha Bro-

Pearl, s.s.

1

Star Queen Sophie Salicia

7 1

Sir Win. Wallace4 Sarah Nicholson 2

Lets. Paps

1

1 regd.

1

Balgownie

kelman

Paraguay, s.s.

3

Sir Harry Parkes 1

1

Dartmouth

1

Birker

1

Juan F. Pearson 3

Marina

Portia

1

1 regd.

Beemah

1

John Nicholson 1

Macaulay

Berwick, s.s.

2

E. P. Bouverie 1

2

Jas. Venicombe 1

Rachel

1

Bedfordshire

Tyburnia Thetis, s.s.

8

2

1

1

Ella Beatrice

I

Norham Castle 1

Rook wood

2

Echo

G

??

2

Kaisow

3

Novelty

1

2

Rifleman

Calabar, s.s.

2

Einmeline

!

Kirkland

1

Nightingale 3

Ronex

1 regd.

Virginia

1

Carmarthen-

1

Northampton 2

shire

Flying Eagle

3

Cheviot, s.s.

4 regd.

Fontenaye 5

2

Lyeemoon Leonore

1

Kife Riga, s s.

2

1

Ocean Chief

3

Western Chief 1

For H. M. Ships.

Hornet

Letter. I

Letter.

Modeste

Newport

Letter.

1

Letter.

Victor Emanuel J.

Arithmetic Superseded. Australasian Sketcher. Amico del Popolo.

Boletim do Governo. British Mer. Gazette.

Chemnitzer Tageblatt. Christian Intelligencer. China Express. China Prospectus, Seot- tish Imperial Insr. Co.

Daily Post.

Deutsche Landes Zeitung. Dagstelegrafen. Daily Telegraph. Deutsche Roman Zei-

trung.

Engineering.

Evans, Sons & Co. Prices

Current.

Germania.

Greenock Advertiser.

Bishop, J. C., Walkerville, near Adelaide,

  Graves, Capt. H., Cape Coast Castle,.... Jones, Justin, U.S.A.,

Marcus, Jr., Wm. N.,

Ownes, Monsr., Hai-Phong,

Books, &c., without Covers.

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Horfens Avis.

Indian and Colonial

Government Gazette. Illustreret Tidende.

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Metropolitan Tabernacle

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Peterhead Sentinel. Polytechnisches Journal.

Pocket Books. Punch's Almanack.

Revue Universelle. Review and Reformer. Riniglich Privilegorate Berlinische Zeitung. Revue des Deux Mondes.

South Pacific Times.

2 Papers. | Riddoch, James, Pinola, Adelaide, 1 Book. Rose, Victor M., Victoria County, Texas,

2 Papers. Segar, Warren, New Jersey,

1 Paper. ..1 Letter.

Wells, Mrs. Jacob, Aurora, Canada,

Trantenauer Wochen-

blatt

Theological Manuscripts.

Uufere Beit.

Wesley's Hymns.

Waltham Abbey & Ches- hunt Weekly Tele- graph.

1 Book. .1 Paper.

.2

.1 Parcel.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 2nd June, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

UNT Ofiginal Jurisdiction on Mondays and

Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

OTICE-JOHN SPINKS Hook, of Victoria,

Shipping

Commission Agent, Lighterman and Godown- keeper, having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong, on the Tenth day of May, in the year of our Lord One thon- sand Eight hundred and Seventy-six, a public | sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination, and make application for his order of discharge, will be held before the Honorable Sir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on the Eighth day of June, next, at Eleven of the clock in the forenoon of that day precisely.

At this meeting, proofs of the debts of the Cre- ditors will be received,

Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, is the Official Assignee in the matter.

Dated the 27th day of May, A.D. 1876.

NOTICE.

NOTICE.

WI HEREAS Pursuant to the Provisions of WE have authorised Mr. FRAMJEE HOR-

Ordinance No. 14 of 1862, the following Petition to His Excellency the Governor in Council for Letters Patent for the Exclusive Right to use within this Colony and its Depen- dencies, the Invention hereinafter mentioned, has, together with the Specifications and Declarations required by the said Ordinance, been filed in the Office of the Colonial Secretary, that is to say:- "The Petition of WILLIAM MACGREGOR “SMITH, as Assignee of JAMES DUN- "CAN, for Improvements in the treat- ment and purification of Sugar and Saccharine Matters, and in the Appa- ratus employed therein."

66

NOTICE is hereby given, that His Excellency the Governor has appointed Monday, the 5th day of June, 1870, at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, for a Siting of the Executive Council at the Offices of the Government, for the purpose of entertain- ing the said Petition, and that at such Sitting of the Council, Application will be made for such Letters Patent as aforesaid.

Dated at Victoria, Hongkong, this 27th day of May, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

MU-JEE ARJANEE to sign our Firin from this date.

N. MODY & Co.

Hongkong, 13th May, 1876.

T

HE

NOTICE.

interest and responsibility of Mr. EDWARD WHITTALL in our Firm ceased on the 30th April last.

We have authorised Mr. HERBERT SMITH to sign our Firm.

JARDINE, MATHESON & Co. Hongkong, 1st May, 1876.

NORONHA & SONS, PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS & STATIONERS Printers to the Government of Hongkong, OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET,

AND

HONGKONG.

ESTABLISHED, 1844.

Letter-Press Printing.

Copper-Plate Printing.

Play-bills, Hand-bills, Programmes,

Posters. &c. &c.,

neatly printed in coloured ink.

LARGE ASSORTMENTS OF VISITING, BALL, MENU, AND SEAT CARDS.

Printed and Published by NORONHA & SONS, Printers to the Hongkong Government, OswalD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET, Hongkong,

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DIE

ET

MON

DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 24.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 10TH JUNE, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 109.

     The following Suggestions for entering the Hainan Straits from the Eastward are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

SUGGESTIONS BY CAPTAIN COCKER, OF THE CHINESE GUN-BOAT LING-FENG, FOR ENTERING THE HAINAN STRAITS FROM THE EASTWARD.

It is dangerous to make the land in thick weather, or at night, as sand banks extend 20 miles North-east of the head.

     Make Hainan Head on a S. 60° W. bearing, steer for it until about 6 miles from it. Then steer a North-westerly course until Po Chui Pagoda is well open of Hainan Head bearing S. 40° W. Pass about 4 miles North of the Head. Then curve out, keeping 8 miles North of the land until the Hummocks bear S.S.W., when run in for Hoi-how Bay passing outside the Fishing Stakes.

The conspicuous marks on the land are as follows:-

Mo-fou, high, bold, and large-makes as an Island, and is often mistaken for one of the Ta Ya Islands, which are comparatively small.

     Ilainan Ilead, moderately bold land, with a distinctly marked Dome on its end. The Head has rocks extending about 5 miles to the Eastward of it.

     Po Chui Pagoda, which is on the top of, and in the centre of three remarkable hills-these hills make as an Island.

     After passing Po Chui, Kim Shu Pagoda is distinctly seen, and then the Hummocks, which are two Domes close together.

The Sand Banks are very distinct, having dark yellow water on them with heavy breakers at all. times. The Channels between them are from 4 to 5 miles wide, with a depth of 12 fathoms, and a light green coloured water.

The tides are very strong, heavy overfalls existing all about the Head. These remarks must not be taken as sailing directions, but as suggestions.

No. 110.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     It is hereby notified, that LEUNG-A-YAU, Interpreter to the Inspector of Brothels, has been dismissed from the Government Service.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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No. 111.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 10TH JUNE, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return, received from Mr. JOHN JACK, of the quantity of Spirits distilled at the Hongkong Distillery, is published for general information.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 11th May, 1876,

Proof Gallons.

...16,563

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 112.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 31st May, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th June, 1876.

BANKS.

AVERAGE AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

$

$

Oriental Bank Corporation,

280,275

150,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,

496,176

170,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

547,625

200,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,397,567

600,000

TOTAL,......

2,721,643

1,120,000

No. 113.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified, for general information, that the Memorial of Re-entry by the Crown of the several lots therein specified and dated the 26th day of March, 1872, has been cancelled so far as the same concerns or refers to Inland Lot No. 606.

A

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 114.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held in Victoria, on the South Side of Queen's Road East, on Monday, the 19th day of June, at 4 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary,

+

258

No. 111.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 10TH JUNE, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return, received from Mr. JOHN JACK, of the quantity of Spirits distilled at the Hongkong Distillery, is published for general information.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 11th May, 1876,

Proof Gallons.

...16,563

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 112.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 31st May, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th June, 1876.

BANKS.

AVERAGE AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

$

$

Oriental Bank Corporation,

280,275

150,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,

496,176

170,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

547,625

200,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,397,567

600,000

TOTAL,......

2,721,643

1,120,000

No. 113.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified, for general information, that the Memorial of Re-entry by the Crown of the several lots therein specified and dated the 26th day of March, 1872, has been cancelled so far as the same concerns or refers to Inland Lot No. 606.

A

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 114.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held in Victoria, on the South Side of Queen's Road East, on Monday, the 19th day of June, at 4 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary,

+

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 10TH JUNE, 1876,

259

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 19th day of June, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of Crown Land in the Colony or Hongkong, for a Term of 999 Years.

No.

of Sale.

Registry No.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

N.

S.

E.

w. Square ft.

Annual Upset Rent. Price.

Inland Lot

feet.

feet.

feet.

feet.

$

1

No. 767

South Side of Queen's Road East,

70.6 69.0 50.0 50.0 3,496 52.44 300.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

     1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise the Lot shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $25.

     3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury the full amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down.

4. The Purchaser of the Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 999 Years, to be computed from the 25th day of December, 1875, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot herein before contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Inland Lots in the Colony of Hongkong, and contained in the printed form of Crown Lease in Schedule A annexed hereto.

5. The Purchaser of the Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

     6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any por- tion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

     8. The Purchaser of the Lot shall within one week from the day of sale mark out the boundaries of his lot by fixing granite boundary posts, of not less than 9 inches square at each angle of the said Lot.

SCHEDULE A.

    The printed form of Crown Lease referred to in the foregoing Conditions of Sale, can be inspected on application at the Surveyor General's Office, previously to the sale.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale

Registry Number

and

Lot. Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

260

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 10TH JUNE, 1876.

NOTIFICATION.

The attention of Owners and Masters of all British Ships arriving at this Port, is called to the following Sections-5, 6 and 7,—of "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1875."

   The penalties provided by Section 7, for non-compliance with the provisions of Sections 5 and 6, will be enforced on all Masters of British Ships arriving at Hongkong, that have not their deck and load-lines marked in accordance with the above quoted Act.

   "5. Every British Ship registered on or after the first day of November, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, shall, before registry, and every British Ship registered before that day shall, on or before that day, be permanently and conspicuously marked with lines of not less than twelve inches in length and one inch in breadth, painted longitudinally on each side amidships, or as near thereto as is practicable, and indicating the position of each deck which is above water.

   "The upper edge of each of these lines shall be level with the upper side of the deck plank next the waterway at the place of marking.

"The lines shall be white or yellow on a dark ground, or black on a light ground.

"Provided that:-

"(1.) This Section shall not apply to Ships employed in the coasting trade or in fishing, nor

to pleasure yachts; and

"(2.) If a registered British Ship is not within a British port of registry, at any time before the first day of November, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, she shall be marked as by this section required within one month after her next return to a British port of registry subsequent to that date.

   "6. With respect to the marking of a load-line on British Ships, the following provisions shall have effect:-

"(1.) From and after the first day of November, one thousand eight hundred and seventy- five, the owner of every British Ship shall, before entering his ship outwards from any port in the United Kingdom upon any voyage for which he is required so to enter her, or if that is not practicable, as soon after as may be, mark upon each of her sides amid- ships, or as near thereto as is practicable, in white or yellow on a dark ground, or in black on a light ground, a circular disc, twelve inches in diameter, with a horizontal line eighteen inches in length, drawn through its centre;

46

(2.) The centre of this disc shall indicate the maximum load-line in salt water, to which the

owner intends to load the Ship for that voyage;

(3.) He shall also, upon so entering her, insert in the form of entry delivered to the Collector or other principal Officer of Customs, a statement in writing of the distance in feet and inches between the centre of this disc and the upper edge of each of the lines indicating the position of the Ship's decks which is above that centre;

"(4.) If default is made in delivering this statement in the case of any Ship, any Officer of

Customs may refuse to enter the Ship outwards;

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(5.) The master of the Ship shall enter a copy of this statement in the agreement with the crew before it is signed by any member of the crew, and no Superintendent of any Mercantile Marine Office shall proceed with the engagement of the crew until this entry is made;

"(6.) The master of the Ship shall also enter a copy of this statement in the official log book: "(7.) When a Ship has been marked as by this section required, she shall be kept so marked.

until her next return to a port of discharge in the United Kingdom.

   "7. Any owner or master of a British Ship who neglects to cause his Ship to be marked as by this Act required, or to keep her so marked, and any person who conceals, removes, alters, defaces, or obliterates, or suffers any person under his control to conceal, remove, alter, deface, or obliterate, any of the said marks, except in the event of the particulars thereby denoted being lawfully altered, or except for the purpose of escaping capture by an enemy, shall for each offence incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

   "If any of the marks required by this Act is in any respect inaccurate, so as to be likely to mislead, the owner of the Ship shall incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds."

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 7th June, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master. &c.

DATE.

6 A.M.

262

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 10TH JUNE, 1876.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale

Registry Number and

Lot. Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 9TH JUNE, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro- meter.

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Self Registering.

Buro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Min.

Max.

June

3

30.00

81

29.97

87

79

87.5

29.90

85

30.02

84

30.01

85

80

88

29.95

85

""

30.06

84

30.05

84.5

80.5

29.99

89

30.01

85

30.00

86

81

88

29.95

85

29.97

82.5

29.94

85.5

81

88

29.87

""

8

29.94

84

29.93

84.5

82

88

29.85

81

""

9

29.92

84

29.92

86

81.5

87.5

29.88

83

""

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

'NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON

6 P.M.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering,

Min. Max.

NOON.

WINDS.

RAIN.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

In inches

NOON.

6 A.M.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. · F.

during the previous 24 hours.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

1876.

""

""

June 328.13 28.16 28.16 28.10 28.09 72.075.0 73.5 72.0 73.5 73.5 71.5 75.0 S

428.14 28.18 28.18, 28.14 28.14] 73.0 74.0 73.5 73.0 74.0 73.5 73.0 75.0 S

528.15 28.22 28.22 28.18 28.15 73.0 74.0 73.5 73.0 74.0 73.5 72.5 74.5 SSW

628.14 28.18, 28.16 28.09 28.09 73.0 73.5 73.5 73.0 73.5 73.5 72.0 74.0 S

728.10 28.13 28.11 28.05 28.04 73.0 74.0 73.0 73.0 74.0 73.0 72.5 74.0 S

1 SW

4 S

5 SSW

5 IS

2 SW

4 SW

5 SSW

4

4

0.00

5 A.M., close, wet fog; 10 A.M., fine, clear, cloudy;

5 P.M., close fog.

0.08

6 A.M., close fog with rain; 10 A.M., openings in

fog at intervals.

5

0.11

Close fog with rain past night; 11 A.M., openings

in fog at intervals.

6 S

5

0.00

Fog with openings at intervals.

5 S

co

6

S

6

??

0.00

Do.

do.

do.

17

8 28.05, 28.10, 28.10 28.02 28.0273.0 73.5 74.0 73.0 73.5 74.0 72.5 74.0 IS

928.06 28.10 28.10 28.07 28.0674.0 74.0 74.0 · 74.0 74.0 74.0 73.0 74.0 S

LA

5

TO

S

6 SSW

G 0.00

Do.

do.

do.

5 S

5 0.05

Fog with rain past night; 10 A.M., openings in

fog; 2 P.M., close, wet fog.

BAROMETER.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON BAY.

HYGROMETER,

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self

WINDS.

DATE.

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.

||Registering.

Min. Max.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

NOON.

Dirn. F. Dirn. · F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

1876.

!

June 3 29.77 29.79 29.79 29.75 29.72 81.0 82.5 82.0 - 79.0 79.0 80.0 78.083.5 Calm 0 SW

4 29.78 29.79 29.83 29.79 29.77 81.0 83.0 83.0 79.0 80.5 80.0 79.0 84.5 | Calm

1 SW

1

Cloudy and fine throughout.

0 SW

2 Calm

0

!

i

!

""

5 29.80 29.85 29.87, 29.84 29.80 82.0 85.0 83.0 79.0 80.0 80.0 81.0 85.5 SW

2.SW

3 SW

3

6 A.M., overcast with rain; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

6 A.M., cloudy and misty; noon, cloudy and fine; 6 P.M.,

cloudy with passing showers.

""

6 29.79 29.80, 29.81 29.78 29.74 81.0 84.0 83.0 79.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 86.0 SW

?

2 SW

3 SW

2

Cloudy and fine throughout.

""

7 29.74 29.74 29.77 29.72 29.68 82.0

83.0 83.5 80.0 81.0 80.080.0 85.0 SW

1 SW

!

?

19

8 29.69 29.71 29.73 29.69 29.65 81.5

83.0 83.0 80.0 81.0 80.0 80.0 85.0 SW

1 SW

4 SW

2 SSW

2

Do. do.

do.

Do. do.

do.

!

"

9 29.69 29.67 29.72 29.70 29.69, 82.0 85.0 83.5 79.5 81.0 80.081.0 85.0 SW

1 SW

2 SSW

2

Do. do.

do.

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THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

DAY OF MONTH.

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

DAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

IN THE SHADE.

MAX. MAX.

DIUR-

Max, and Min, of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

SUN,

SUN, MIN. NAL BULB

RANGE,

ON

BULB

IN

VACUO.

Ex- GRASS. IN

POSED.

SHADE.

9 A.M. 3 P.M.

Min. Max. Noon.

Temp. at

DIURNAL

RANGE, BULB

EXPOSED.

HYGROMETER.

IN SOIL,

MIN. DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN SHADE.

SHADE.

6

HUMIDITY

COMPLETE SATURATION =100.

MENT

DEW POINT.

DURING QUARTER.

THE

PREVI-

0-10.

24 hours US 21 HOURS. IN MILES.

WIND.

MOVE- BUHING

CLOUD.

RAIN IN

JACHES

INCHES

DEEP.

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.9 A.M. 9 a.m. 3 P.M.

Monday,.

Tuesday,..

29.86

29.84

72.0

78.0

29.94 29.86

70.0 77.0

3

Wednesday,

29.96

29.86

69.0 77.0

126. 101.

76.0 76.0 139. 109. 76.0 136. 104.

33.0

4 Thursday,

29.96

29.86

70.0 79.0 76.0

139.

105.

5

Friday,

29.88

29.82

71.0

80.0 78.0

139.

105.

5 Saturday,

29.83

29.75

72.0 81.0 | 80.0

146.

113.

7 Sunday,

29.86

29.82

72.0

81.0 78.0

143.

8

Monday,.

29.86

29.76

73.0 79.0 76.0

102.

Tuesday,

29.68

29.66

74.0

79.0 77.0

93.

10

Wednesday,

29.80

29.75

72.0

83.0

81.0

143.

11

Thursday,

29.88

29.83

72.0 78.0

76.0

115.

100.

62.0 6.0

?

63.0 73.0 75.0 78.0

6.0 72.0 73.0 84.

63.0 7.0 46.0 73.0 75.0 77.0 70.0 74.0 74.

61.0 43.0

8.0 72.0 73.0 76.0 68.0 70.0 74. 61.0 9.0 44.0 72.0 74.0 76.0 70.0 70.0 79. 62.0 9.0 43.0 74.0

73.0 79.0 70.0 77.0 63.0 9.0 50.0 74.0 79.0 88.0 74.0 75.0

110. 63.0 9.0 47.0 74.0 75.0 79.0 71.0 74.0 79. 86. 63.0 6.0 28.0 73.0 76.0 76.0 73.0 73.0 82. 63.0 5.0 19.0 73.0 78.0 78.0 74.0 110. 62.0 73.0

11.0 48.0 38.0 72.0

75.

69.8

69.5 E.

E.

386

10

84.

66.4

71.9 E.

E.

897

71.

64.3

65.7 E.

E.

389

71.

67.1

65.7 E

273

79.

90.

67.1

75.6 E.

206

76. 49.

70.6

66.7 E.

279

75.

68.1

70.6 E.

E.

198

84.

84.

70.9

70.9 ?E.

E.

224

0.79

74.0

79.

79.

71.2

71.2 E.

N.W.

389

1.73

??? ? ? ???

79.0

83.0

70.0 75.0

59.

64.

63.8

69.7 E.

S.W.

396

74.0

76.0 70.0

71.0 79.

75.

67.1

67.4 E.

E.

369

12

Friday,

29.88

29.86

70.0

80.0

79.0

136.

111.

62.0 10.0

13 Saturday,

29.89

29.85

71.0

77.0

76.0

131.

108.

62.0 6.0

14 Sunday,

29.86

29.80

70.0 77.0

75.0

123.

97.

60.0

7.0

37.0 72.0

73.0

49.0 46.0 74.0 75.0 74.0

76.0

79.0

70.0 71.0

71. 63.

65.7

65.5 S.E.

E.

371

76.0 70.0

75.0

71.0

74.

75.

66.4

67.4 E.

S.E.

339

69.0 70.0

74.

74.

65.3

66.4 E.

E.

346

0.84

15 ∞ 1 ∞ ∞ 5 5 ~ COP 10 C1 Cor

15

Monday,

29.77

29.72

71.0

78.0 74.0

91.

93.

62.0

7.0 29.0

73.0

74.0

76.0 71.0

74.0 75.

89.

67.4

70.6 E.

Calm

314

3.56

10

!

16 Tuesday,

29.77

29.72

73.0 78.0

75.0

91.

63.0

5.0

28.0

74.0

75.0 75.0

73.0

74.0

89.

94.

71.6

73.3 S.E.

E.

389

0.64

10

17

Wednesday,

29.79

29.75

73.0

77.0

75.0

85.

83.

63.0

4.0

20.0

74.0

75.0

75.0

73.0

74.0

89. 94.

71.6

73.3 S.

E.

394

1.83

18 Thursday,

29.80

29.75

73.0 83.0

82.0

129.

99.

63.0

36.0

10.0

74.0

81.0 82.0 79.0

80.0

90.

99.

77.7

78.7 E.

[W.

359

0.46

10

Friday,

29.76

29.85

70.0

75.0

74.0

102. 92.

59.0

5.0

20

Saturday,

29.93

29.88

67.0

77.0

75.0

136.

102. 59.0 10.0

21

Sunday,

29.93

29.90

69.0

78.0 75.0

143.

110.

60.0

9.0

33.0

43.0 72.0 50.0 72.0

72.0

72.0

74.0

67.0

68.0

74.

70.

63.2

63.6

S.E.

E.

316

0.27

22

Monday,

29.92

29.86

72.0 85.0

83.0

148.

111.

63.0

13.0 48.0

23

Tuesday,

29.83

29.77

74.0 84.0

82.0

1406.

109.

69.0

10.0 40.0

74.0

76.0

24

Wednesday,

29.70

29.68

73.0 78.0 76.0

94.

87.

64.0

5.0

25 Thursday,

29.73

29.70

73.0

80.0

78.0

122.

102.

64.0

7.0

38.0

74.0 75.0

76.0

79.0 83.0

82.0 23.0 74.0 76.0 77.0 75.0

05.0

65,0

62.

60.2

55.

57.8 E.

S.E.

293

77.0 71.0

72.0

75.

75.

67.4

68.5 S.

E.

277

75.0

76.0 80.

68.

72.3

71.3 N.

W.

205

80.0 76.0

75.0

72.

75.

62.0

71.6 S.

E.

389

0.07

74.0

75.0

89.

89.

62.6 73.6

E.

E.

392

1.46

10

77.0

77.0

75.0

75.0 89.

89.

73.6

73.6 E.

E.

312

0.54

26

Friday,

29.80

29.76

72.0 85.0 84.0

149.

112.

64.0 13.0

48.0 75.0

81.0

84.0

75.0

77.0

72.

68.

70.9

72.4 E.

E.

341

27 Saturday,

29.82

29.76

72.0 85.0 81.0

144.

109. 63.0

13.0

46.0

75.0 80.0

81.0

68.0

65.0 50. 39.

59.8

54.2 E.

E.

873

28 | Sunday,

29.74 29.72

72.0 83.0

81.0

144.

109.

63.0 11.0

46.0 74.0 80.0 82.0

72.0

75,0

63.

68.

G6.5.

70.3 E.

E.

263

29 | Monday,

29.70

29.68

74.0 85.0 84.0

146.

110.

C3.0

11.0 47.0

75.0

80.0

81.0

70.0

75.0

56. 72.

€3.2

70.9 E.

E.

456

32

10

Tuesday,

29.66

29.06

75.0 81.0 79.0

88.

84. 64.0

6.0

20.0

76.0

79.0

78.0 76.0

74.0

85.

79.

739

71.2 E.

E.

502

0.11

10

31

Wednesday,

29.72 29.70

75.0

80.0 79.0

85.

84.

63.0

5.0

21.0

75.0

77.0

79.0

75.0

75.0

89.

80.

73.6

72.3 E.

E.

539

10

10

Mean

29.82 29.78

71.8 79.9

77.9

124.

100.

62.8

8.1

38.9

73.5 76.6

78.4

71.8

73.1 76.

78.

68.7 69.4

353

12.62 |

Summary of May,

??

A

1875-Mean Shade Temp., 1874:-

.79.8

Total Rain fall,

15.82 inches. Rain fell ou

7 days.

78.3

29.28

25

""

"}

""

>>

""

""

??

""

1873:-

.78.8

12.27

19

""

""

""

""

55

""

""

15

""

"

79

1872:-

.80.0

12.27

15

""

""

""

>>

??

>>

""

57

""

1871:-

..82.0

13.20

""

3)

37

"3

21

""

>>

1870:-

.80.0

16.26

13 ">

19

C. J. WHARRY, M.D., Superintendent,

19

**9

20

1

No. 114.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 17TH JUNE, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

267

    The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held in Victoria, on the South Side of Queen's Road East, on Monday, the 19th day of June, at 4 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th June, 1876.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 19th day of June, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of Crown Land in the Colony of Hongkong, for a Term of 999 Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

No.

Boundary Measurements.

of Sale.

Registry No.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual Upset Rent. Price.

N.

S.

E.

w. Square ft.

Inland Lot

fect.

feet.

feet.

feet.

1

No. 767

South Side of Queen's Road East,

70.6 69.0 50.0 50.0

3,496 52.44 300.00

$

{

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

    1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise the Lot shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $25.

    3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury the full amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down.

     4. The Purchaser of the Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 999 Years, to be computed from the 25th day of December, 1875, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Inland Lots in the Colony of Hongkong, and contained in the printed form of Crown Lease in Schedule A annexed hereto.

    5. The Purchaser of the Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

    6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any por- tion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

    7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

    8. The Purchaser of the Lot shall within one week from the day of sale mark out the boundaries of his lot by fixing granite boundary posts, of not less than 9 inches square at each angle of the said Lot.

SCHEDULE A.

    The printed form of Crown Lease referred to in the foregoing Conditions of Sale, can be inspected on application at the Surveyor General's Office, previously to the sale.

268

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 17TH JUNE, 1876.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale

Lot.

and

Registry Number

Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

No. 109.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Suggestions for entering the Hainan Straits from the Eastward are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

SUGGESTIONS BY CAPTAIN COCKER, OF THE CHINESE GUN-BOAT LING-FENG, FOR ENTERING THE HAINAN STRAITS FROM THE EASTWARD.

It is dangerous to make the land in thick weather, or at night, as sand banks extend 20 miles North-east of the head.

    Make Hainan Head on a S. 60° W. bearing, steer for it until about 6 miles from it. Then steer a North-westerly course until Po Chui Pagoda is well open of Hainan Head bearing S. 40° W. Pass about 4 miles North of the Head. Then curve out, keeping 8 miles North of the land until the Hummocks bear S.S. W., when run in for Hoi-how Bay passing outside the Fishing Stakes.

The conspicuous marks on the land are as follows:-

Mo-fou, high, bold, and large-makes as an Island, and is often mistaken for one of the Ta Ya Islands, which are comparatively small.

Ilainan Head, moderately bold land, with a distinctly marked Dome on its end. The Head has rocks extending about 5 miles to the Eastward of it.

    Po Chui Pagoda, which is on the top of, and in the centre of three remarkable hills-these hills make as an Island.

After passing Po Chui, Kim Shu Pagoda is distinctly seen, and then the Hummocks, which are two Domes close together.

    The Sand Banks are very distinct, having dark yellow water on them with heavy breakers at all times. The Channels between them are from 4 to 5 miles wide, with a depth of 12 fathoms, and a light green coloured water.

The tides are very strong, heavy overfalls existing all about the Head. These remarks must not be taken as sailing directions, but as suggestions.

NOTICE.

    It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Emigration Officer, &c.

1

268

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 17TH JUNE, 1876.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale

Lot.

and

Registry Number

Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

No. 109.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Suggestions for entering the Hainan Straits from the Eastward are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

SUGGESTIONS BY CAPTAIN COCKER, OF THE CHINESE GUN-BOAT LING-FENG, FOR ENTERING THE HAINAN STRAITS FROM THE EASTWARD.

It is dangerous to make the land in thick weather, or at night, as sand banks extend 20 miles North-east of the head.

    Make Hainan Head on a S. 60° W. bearing, steer for it until about 6 miles from it. Then steer a North-westerly course until Po Chui Pagoda is well open of Hainan Head bearing S. 40° W. Pass about 4 miles North of the Head. Then curve out, keeping 8 miles North of the land until the Hummocks bear S.S. W., when run in for Hoi-how Bay passing outside the Fishing Stakes.

The conspicuous marks on the land are as follows:-

Mo-fou, high, bold, and large-makes as an Island, and is often mistaken for one of the Ta Ya Islands, which are comparatively small.

Ilainan Head, moderately bold land, with a distinctly marked Dome on its end. The Head has rocks extending about 5 miles to the Eastward of it.

    Po Chui Pagoda, which is on the top of, and in the centre of three remarkable hills-these hills make as an Island.

After passing Po Chui, Kim Shu Pagoda is distinctly seen, and then the Hummocks, which are two Domes close together.

    The Sand Banks are very distinct, having dark yellow water on them with heavy breakers at all times. The Channels between them are from 4 to 5 miles wide, with a depth of 12 fathoms, and a light green coloured water.

The tides are very strong, heavy overfalls existing all about the Head. These remarks must not be taken as sailing directions, but as suggestions.

NOTICE.

    It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Emigration Officer, &c.

1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 17TH JUNE, 1876.

NOTIFICATION.

269

The attention of Owners and Masters of all British Ships arriving at this Port, is called to the following Sections-5, 6 and 7,-of "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1875."

     The penalties provided by Section 7, for non-compliance with the provisions of Sections 5 and 6, will be enforced on all Masters of British Ships arriving at Hongkong, that have not their deck and load-lines marked in accordance with the above quoted Act.

     "5. Every British Ship registered on or after the first day of November, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, shall, before registry, and every British Ship registered before that day shall, on or before that day, be permanently and conspicuously marked with lines of not less than twelve inches in length and one inch in breadth, painted longitudinally on each side amidships, or as near thereto as is practicable, and indicating the position of each deck which is above water.

     "The upper edge of each of these lines shall be level with the upper side of the deck plank next the waterway at the place of marking.

"The lines shall be white or yellow on a dark ground, or black on a light ground.

"Provided that:-

"(1.) This Section shall not apply to Ships employed in the coasting trade or in fishing, nor

to pleasure yachts; and

"(2.) If a registered British Ship is not within a British port of registry, at any time before. the first day of November, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, she shall be marked as by this section required within one month after her next return to a British port of registry subsequent to that date.

6. With respect to the marking of a load-line on British Ships, the following provisions shall have effect:-

66

$6

(1.) From and after the first day of November, one thousand eight hundred and seventy- five, the owner of every British Ship shall, before entering his ship outwards from any port in the United Kingdom upon any voyage for which he is required so to enter her, or if that is not practicable, as soon after as may be, mark upon each of her sides amid- ships, or as near thereto as is practicable, in white or yellow on a dark ground, or in black on a light ground, a circular disc, twelve inches in diameter, with a horizontal line eighteen inches in length, drawn through its centre;

2.) The centre of this disc shall indicate the maximum load-line in salt water, to which the

owner intends to load the Ship for that voyage;

"(3.) He shall also, upon so entering her, insert in the form of entry delivered to the Collector or other principal Officer of Customs, a statement in writing of the distance in feet and inches between the centre of this disc and the upper edge of each of the lines indicating the position of the Ship's decks which is above that centre;

66

(4.) If default is made in delivering this statement in the case of any Ship, any Officer of

Customs may refuse to enter the Ship outwards;

(5.) The master of the Ship shall enter a copy of this statement in the agreement with the crew before it is signed by any member of the crew, and no Superintendent of any Mercantile Marine Office shall proceed with the engagement of the crew until this entry is made;

(6.) The master of the Ship shall also enter a copy of this statement in the official log book; (7.) When a Ship has been marked as by this section required, she shall be kept so marked

until her next return to a port of discharge in the United Kingdom.

7. Any owner or master of a British Ship who neglects to cause his Ship to be marked as by this Act required, or to keep her so marked, and any person who conceals, removes, alters, defaces, or obliterates, or suffers any person under his control to conceal, remove, alter, deface, or obliterate, any of the said marks, except in the event of the particulars thereby denoted being lawfully altered, or except for the purpose of escaping capture by an enemy, shall for each offence incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

     "If any of the marks required by this Act is in any respect inaccurate, so as to be likely to mislead, the owner of the Ship shall incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds."

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 7th June, 1876.

H. G. THO?SETT, R.N.,

Harbour Master, &c.

270

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 17TH JUNE, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 16TH JUNE, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

June

10

29.97

82

29.94

85

81.5

88

29.90

84

11

""

29.96

86

29.94

86

81.5

89

29.90

87

12

""

29.96

84

29.96

86.5

82

89.5

29.93

83

13

""

29.98

84

29.97

85

88

29.94

84.5

14

""

29.98

83.5

29.98

86

88

29.93

86

15

""

30.01

87

29.97

87

89

29.95

87

16

"

30.02

83

30.02

86

90

29.97

86

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

DATE.

1876.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

!

*NOON

6 P.M.

THERMO-

METER,

WINDS.

RAIN.

Self Registering

Force, range from 0 to 12.

In inches

previous

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

June 10 28.11 28.14 28.13 28.09 28.09 73.0 74.0 72.5 73.0 74.0 72.5 73.0 74.0 S

(during the

24 hours.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

4

4 S

4

0.00

11 28.13 28.16 28.14 28.10 28.10 73.0

Fog with slight openings at intervals through-

out.

74.0 73.5 73.0 74.0 73.0 72.0 74.0IS

4

4 S

4

0.00

"2

12 28.12 28.16 28.15 28.11 28.11 73.5

6 A.M., close wet fog; 2 P.M., cloudy, hazy; 4

P.M., passing fog at intervals.

75.0 73.0 73.0 74.0 73.0

72.5 75.0 S

4 S

3 S

3

0.00

6 A.M., close wet fog; 9 A.M., fine, cloudy; 4 P.M.,

passing fog and showery.

""

13

28.13 28.15 28.15 28.10 28.10 74.0

75.0 74.5 74.0 74.5 74.0 72.0 75.5 SSW

29

14

28.14 28.16 28.17 28.12 28.12 74.0

74.5 74.0 74.0 74.5 74.0 73.0 75.5 SSW

i

""

"

15 28.15 28.19 28.19 28.15 28.15 73.5 75.0 75.0 73.0 74.0 74.0

1628.16 28.20 28.20 28.16 28.16 73.5 75.0 75.0 73.574.0 74.0

73.5 76.0 IS

78.0 76.0SSE

4 SSW

4 SSW

3 S

4 SSE

4 SSW

4

0.04

3 SSW

3

0.17

!

3

το

4 0.05

4 S

4 0.13

Fog with openings and passing showers at

intervals throughout.

6 A.M., close wet fog; 10 A.M., fine, clear, cloudy;

6 P.M., passing fog.

6 A.M., passing fog; 9 A.M., showery; noon, fine,

clear, cloudy.

6 A.M., passing fog; 9 A.M., showery; noon, fine, clear, cloudy; 6 P.M., passing fog and showery,

DATE.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEF?T, KOWLOON BAY.

IIYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

THERMO-

METER.

WINDS.

Self Registering.

Min. Max.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

6 P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

1876.

June 10 29.72 29.75 29.76 29.76 29.76 82.0 84.0 82.5 80.0 80.0 79.5 81.0 85.0 S

i

""

I

11 29.75 29.77 29.77 29.72 29.72 82.0 85.0 83.5 79.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 85.0 SSW

12 29.77 29.78 29.77 29.75 29.74 83.0 85.0 83.0 79.0 81.0 80.0 81.0 86.0 S

!

!

1 SW

1 S

2 S

2 S

1

Fine and cloudy throughout.

Do. do.

do.

!

""

13 29.77 29.77 29.78, 29.75. 29.73 83.0

84.0 84.5 80.0 81.0 81.0 80.5 85.5 S

:

"

14 29.78 29.80 29.79′ 29.76 29.74 82.5

85.0 84.5 80.0 81.0

"

15 29.80 29.83 29.81 29.77 29.77 81.5

85.0 86.5 80.0 80.0 81.5 80.0 86.0 NE

1 SSW

1 SSW

81.0 80.0 86.5 Calm 0 SW

1 SSW

2 SW

J

2 SW

1

[

1 SW

1

!

1 S

1

16 29.80 29.82 29.83 29.78 29.00 82.0 85.0 86.0 80.0 80.5 81.0 80.0 87.5 NE

1 S

1 SSW

1

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; 3 P.M., cloudy with passing

showers; 6 A.M., fine and cloudy.

6 A.M., cloudy, fine and showery; noon, cloudy, fine and

showery; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

Cloudy and fine throughout.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy, fine and showery;

6 P.M., fine and cloudy.

6 A.M., cloudy, fine and showery; noon, cloudy, fine and

showery; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 16th June, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Andrews, C. S. 1

Andrews, C. A. 5 Ahill, Afon

4

Albert, Mrs.

1

Bernel, Madlle.

Franzi

Bryner, Jules

1

Butters, John

Brennan, W. H. 1

1

Crocker, Thos. 3 Cinestta, Antoniol Capilliera, R. Chon-kong Gu 1 Cheong Aheing 1 Carozzi. Felice 1

Dai, Loin

Elliott, Ezra T. 1

Fenn, James Fisher, Fanny 1 Fook Yau, Miss 1 Fil Hoy, Monsr. 1

Getchell, Wm. 1 Gee Long Gallienne,John P.1

1

Ho Cheaw Chea 1 Halliday, W. J. 1 Harvey, R. S.

Johannsen, M. 1

Jamieson, H. Jesus, Caro-

lina de Jones, Dr. C. M. 1

Kaiser, N. Kong Yuen Jong1

Loyumting,

Compradore 1

Louis, Mrs. Lee Kee,

(Palisade) Leong Sing Lopez, Emilia Luinsdon, W.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

}1

Morris, J. Morris, H. Morlan, M.

3

Petersen, J.

Letters. Papers.

1

1

1

1 regd.

1

Mardfeldt, Mr. 1 Mayer, A. E.

Nouvela, Do-

minique

Osborn, B.

1

1

1

1

Pearson, Mr. Parsons, R. T. Pedro de Paulo 1

1

Samuelsen,

Powell, David

1

1

1

1

Mver. Madme. R.1

Poochun

Polli, Sigra.

Eloisa

1

Rowland,

Samuel Rodrigues,

Leocadia M. Ramband,

Monsr. E.

Stirling, Patrick 3

Steedman,

Capt. John S?, II. Roque de 1

Koch Lewe i

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 17TH JUNE, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 16TH JUNE, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

meter.

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

June

10

29.97

82

29.94

85

81.5

88

29.90

84

11

""

29.96

86

29.94

86

81.5

89

29.90

87

12

""

29.96

84

29.96

86.5

82

89.5

29.93

83

13

""

29.98

84

29.97

85

88

29.94

84.5

14

""

29.98

83.5

29.98

86

88

29.93

86

15

""

30.01

87

29.97

87

89

29.95

87

16

"

30.02

83

30.02

86

90

29.97

86

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

DATE.

1876.

BAROMETER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

!

*NOON

6 P.M.

THERMO-

METER,

WINDS.

RAIN.

Self Registering

Force, range from 0 to 12.

In inches

previous

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

June 10 28.11 28.14 28.13 28.09 28.09 73.0 74.0 72.5 73.0 74.0 72.5 73.0 74.0 S

(during the

24 hours.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

4

4 S

4

0.00

11 28.13 28.16 28.14 28.10 28.10 73.0

Fog with slight openings at intervals through-

out.

74.0 73.5 73.0 74.0 73.0 72.0 74.0IS

4

4 S

4

0.00

"2

12 28.12 28.16 28.15 28.11 28.11 73.5

6 A.M., close wet fog; 2 P.M., cloudy, hazy; 4

P.M., passing fog at intervals.

75.0 73.0 73.0 74.0 73.0

72.5 75.0 S

4 S

3 S

3

0.00

6 A.M., close wet fog; 9 A.M., fine, cloudy; 4 P.M.,

passing fog and showery.

""

13

28.13 28.15 28.15 28.10 28.10 74.0

75.0 74.5 74.0 74.5 74.0 72.0 75.5 SSW

29

14

28.14 28.16 28.17 28.12 28.12 74.0

74.5 74.0 74.0 74.5 74.0 73.0 75.5 SSW

i

""

"

15 28.15 28.19 28.19 28.15 28.15 73.5 75.0 75.0 73.0 74.0 74.0

1628.16 28.20 28.20 28.16 28.16 73.5 75.0 75.0 73.574.0 74.0

73.5 76.0 IS

78.0 76.0SSE

4 SSW

4 SSW

3 S

4 SSE

4 SSW

4

0.04

3 SSW

3

0.17

!

3

το

4 0.05

4 S

4 0.13

Fog with openings and passing showers at

intervals throughout.

6 A.M., close wet fog; 10 A.M., fine, clear, cloudy;

6 P.M., passing fog.

6 A.M., passing fog; 9 A.M., showery; noon, fine,

clear, cloudy.

6 A.M., passing fog; 9 A.M., showery; noon, fine, clear, cloudy; 6 P.M., passing fog and showery,

DATE.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEF?T, KOWLOON BAY.

IIYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

THERMO-

METER.

WINDS.

Self Registering.

Min. Max.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

6 P.M.

NOON. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn. F.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

1876.

June 10 29.72 29.75 29.76 29.76 29.76 82.0 84.0 82.5 80.0 80.0 79.5 81.0 85.0 S

i

""

I

11 29.75 29.77 29.77 29.72 29.72 82.0 85.0 83.5 79.0 80.0 80.0 80.0 85.0 SSW

12 29.77 29.78 29.77 29.75 29.74 83.0 85.0 83.0 79.0 81.0 80.0 81.0 86.0 S

!

!

1 SW

1 S

2 S

2 S

1

Fine and cloudy throughout.

Do. do.

do.

!

""

13 29.77 29.77 29.78, 29.75. 29.73 83.0

84.0 84.5 80.0 81.0 81.0 80.5 85.5 S

:

"

14 29.78 29.80 29.79′ 29.76 29.74 82.5

85.0 84.5 80.0 81.0

"

15 29.80 29.83 29.81 29.77 29.77 81.5

85.0 86.5 80.0 80.0 81.5 80.0 86.0 NE

1 SSW

1 SSW

81.0 80.0 86.5 Calm 0 SW

1 SSW

2 SW

J

2 SW

1

[

1 SW

1

!

1 S

1

16 29.80 29.82 29.83 29.78 29.00 82.0 85.0 86.0 80.0 80.5 81.0 80.0 87.5 NE

1 S

1 SSW

1

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; 3 P.M., cloudy with passing

showers; 6 A.M., fine and cloudy.

6 A.M., cloudy, fine and showery; noon, cloudy, fine and

showery; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

Cloudy and fine throughout.

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy, fine and showery;

6 P.M., fine and cloudy.

6 A.M., cloudy, fine and showery; noon, cloudy, fine and

showery; 6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 16th June, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Andrews, C. S. 1

Andrews, C. A. 5 Ahill, Afon

4

Albert, Mrs.

1

Bernel, Madlle.

Franzi

Bryner, Jules

1

Butters, John

Brennan, W. H. 1

1

Crocker, Thos. 3 Cinestta, Antoniol Capilliera, R. Chon-kong Gu 1 Cheong Aheing 1 Carozzi. Felice 1

Dai, Loin

Elliott, Ezra T. 1

Fenn, James Fisher, Fanny 1 Fook Yau, Miss 1 Fil Hoy, Monsr. 1

Getchell, Wm. 1 Gee Long Gallienne,John P.1

1

Ho Cheaw Chea 1 Halliday, W. J. 1 Harvey, R. S.

Johannsen, M. 1

Jamieson, H. Jesus, Caro-

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Kaiser, N. Kong Yuen Jong1

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3

Petersen, J.

Letters. Papers.

1

1

1

1 regd.

1

Mardfeldt, Mr. 1 Mayer, A. E.

Nouvela, Do-

minique

Osborn, B.

1

1

1

1

Pearson, Mr. Parsons, R. T. Pedro de Paulo 1

1

Samuelsen,

Powell, David

1

1

1

1

Mver. Madme. R.1

Poochun

Polli, Sigra.

Eloisa

1

Rowland,

Samuel Rodrigues,

Leocadia M. Ramband,

Monsr. E.

Stirling, Patrick 3

Steedman,

Capt. John S?, II. Roque de 1

Koch Lewe i

Simmonds,

Charley

Sclavo, D.

Lets. Paps.

Spence, W. D. 1 Schmid, A. E. 1 regd.

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Thompson, J. F. 1

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"SMITH, as Assignee of JAMES DUN-

"

CAN, for Improvements in the treat- "ment and purification of Sugar and Saccharine Matters, and in the Appa- ratus employed therein."

"6

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Published by Authority.

No. 26.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 24TH JUNE, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 117.

It is hereby notified, that the Queen's Warrant for the appointment of the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, to be a Member of the Legislative Council of this Colony, received Her Majesty's Signature on the 24th day of April last.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 118.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Tenders will be received at this Office, on or before the 18th July, for the purchase of five, ten, and twenty cent pieces, to the amount of Five thousand Pounds, in the following proportions:-

6,000...

6,000..

12,000.

...of 20 cent pieces.

......of 5 ""

....of 10

22

""

No Tender for a sum of less than Five hundred Dollars will be entertained.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th June, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 119.

Road.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 3rd proximo, for the repairs of Castle

     The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th June, 1876,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

274

No. 120.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH JUNE, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th June, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 58.

CHINA SEA.

YANGTZE RIVER.-CHINKIANG DISTRICT.

   Notice is hereby given that the Mud Island Light has been moved about one-third of a mile to the S. 80° E. of its former position, in consequence of the embankment having been moved further inland.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 10th June, 1876.

DAVID M. HENDERSON, Engineer-in-Chief.

NOTICE.

   Notice is hereby given, that the Crown Rents for the half-year ending 24th June, 1876, should be paid into the Treasury on or before the 15th July, next.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 18th June, 1876.

C. MAY,

Acting Colonial Treasurer.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

   Very frequent complaints having been received as to the irregular arrival in China of Newspapers and Periodicals from London, the following letter from the London Post Office is published for general

information.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 19th June, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General,

GENERAL POST OFFICE, LONDON, 22nd April, 1876.

   SIR,-Referring to your letter of the 29th November last, relative to the frequent late arrival at Hongkong and Shanghai of Newspapers forwarded from this Country, I have to inform you that careful enquiry has been made, and there is no doubt that the packet addressed to the Proprietor of the North China Herald, Shanghai, the wrapper of which you sent me, reached this Office too late to be forwarded by the Mail despatched via Brindisi on the 1st October last. As the sender, Mr. X., would not admit that the packet had been actually posted too late, a special watch was kept in the Foreign Branch of this Office for any packets of Newspapers addressed to Proprietors of Newspapers at either Hongkong or Shanghai, and on the morning of the 4th ultimo, a Newspaper posted by Mr. X. was received, which had evidently been intended to be forwarded by the Mail via Brindisi of the previous evening. Again, on the morning of the 1st instant, 15 packets addressed to India and China, which were intended for despatch by the Mails of the previous evening, were received. Seven of these were sent by Mr. X., three by Messrs. Y. & Co., and five by Mr. Z. They were, I find, impressed with stamps denoting that they had been posted at a Branch Office too late for the night mail. I have, therefore, had the attention of the senders called to the matter, and Messrs. Y. & Co. have since admitted to this Department that their firm is in fault.

These facts, I think, fully confirm the opinion expressed in your letter, that the whole ground of complaint arises from the Newspapers being posted too late, and I shall be glad if you will inform the addressees to this effect.

I

The Postmaster General,

HONGKONG.

I am, &c.,

(Signed,)

G. HARDY.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH JUNE, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

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Letters. Papers.

277

Lets. Paps.

Letters. Papers.

Andrews, C. S. 1

Dai, Loin

Letters. Papers.

1

Jesus, Caro-

Andrews, C. A. 5

4

}

1

Ahill, Afon

1

Albert, Mrs.

1

A-how

1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Bernel, Madlle.

}

1

Franzi

Aruto, Joseph 1

Elliott, Ezra T. 1 Eades, Harry 1

Fisher, Fanny 1 Fook Yau, Miss 1 Fil Hoy, Monsr. 1 Flanagan, John 1

lina de Jones, Dr. C. M. 1 Jolmson, M. 1

Morlan, M. Mardfeldt, Mr. 1 Mayer, A. E. Miller, Wm.

1

Petersen, J.

1

2

Thompson, J. F. 1 Travers, Mrs.

1

1

1

Rowland,

1

Samuel

Rodrigues,

Vicary, Capt. 2

Kaiser, N.

1

Kong Yuen Long I

Nouvela, Do-

Leocadia M. (

2

Kierulff, P.

1

minique Nelson, Jeremiah 1

Ramband,

Vernon, H.

(Opera Co.)}

1

3

Monsr. E.

Bryner, Jules

1

Butters, John

Getchell, Win. 1

1

Loyumting,

Brennan, W. H. 1

Gee Long

1

1

Compradore

Osborn, B.

1

S?, H. Roque de 1

Louis, Mrs.

1

Ohlsch, T.

Samuelsen,

1

Crocker, Thos. 3 Cinestta, Antoniol

Capilliera, R.

1

Halliday, W. J. 1 Harvey, A. S. Haswell, G. G. 1

Lee Kee,

Osbourn, T.

Lewe} 1

Willis, W.

I

1

Simmonds,

1

(Palisade)

1

Charley

Leong Sing

1

Pedro de Paulo 1

Sclavo, D.

1

Wootten, Henry 1 Wing-zhe

Wiard, Norman 1

Wolton, Joseph 2

Wee Hum Bang 1

Waghorn, G.

1

1

1

Lopez, Elia

1

Powell, David

1

Spence, W. D.

1

Wade, W. T.

1

Chon-kong Gu 1

Poo-chun

2

Schmid, A. E. I regd.

Cheong Aleing I Carozzi, Felice 1

Johannsen, M. 1 Jamieson, H. 3

Morris, J. Morris, H.

3

Polli, Sigra.

Eloisa

Thomson, David 1

Yuen Tong Hook1

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Adela

1

Chinaman

Antipodes Citat 3

Charlotte

2

Antipodes

3

Griffe Georginea

2 1

Lugar

3

Northampton 3

Star Queen

1

Lavinar

1

Sir Win. Wallace4

5

5

1

Andrews

Sarah Nicholson 3

1

Abbey Cowper 1

Carricks

1

Haze

Ocean Chief 3

Corea

Marina

1

Otago

4

Sir Harry Parkes1

Salerno

Blair Athol

2

Ousuri

8

1

1

Citarum

1

Isles of the Southl

Moss Glen

2

1

Scotia

1

Birker

1

May

1

B

Oregon

Selina Weilant 1

Beemah

1

Berwick, s.s.

E. P. Bouverie 1

2

Juan F. Pearson 3

Mystery

1

Bedfordshire

Ella Beatrice

Melbrek

1

1

John Nicholson 1

1 regd.

Jas. Venicombe 1

Paraguay, s.s. Portia

3

1 regd.

Tyburnia

8

Calabar, s.s.

2

4

Flying Eagle

John C. Monro

Thetis, s.s.

1

1

3

Carmarthen-

shire

Frederic Tudor 1 Flodden

2

Leonore

Norham Castle 1 Novelty Nightingale

2

3

814

Rookwood Ronex

2

1 regd.

William Manson 1

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Bishop, J. C., Walkerville, near Adelaide,.

Bagram & Co., Messrs., Calcutta,

Graves, Capt. H., Cape Coast Castle,.

Jones, Justin, U.S.A..

Marcus, Jr., Wm. N.,

Ownes, Monsr., Hai-Phong,

Detained for Postage.

..2 Papers. Riddoch, James, Pinola, Adelaide,

Rose, Victor M., Victoria County, Texas, Segar, Warren, New Jersey,

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2

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Hill, Charles, Yokohama,

Hughes, W., II.M.S. Victor Emanuel, Hongkong,

Dead Letters.

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Roberts, Miss R., 585, Third Avenue, New York, Taylor, Mrs., Borough Post Office, London,

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1

1

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 23rd June, 1876.

278

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24?H JUNE, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 23RD JUNE, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4. P.M.

THERMOMSTER.

1876.

Baro-

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

June 17

30.01

83.5

30.01

85

82.5

88.5

29.99

85

18

29.98

85

29.95

87

81

89

29.91

87

"

19

""

30.00

86

30.00

88

83

90.5

29.94

87

20

30.01

87

29.99

87.5

83.5

90

29.92

89

>>

21

29.96

86

29.95

87.5

83.5

91

29.89

87

""

22

29.91

84.5

29.90

87

83

90

29.87

87

>>

23

""

29.92

84

29.90

87

83

90

29.86

87.5

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

RAIN.

METER.

Self

Registering

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

5 A.M.;

*NOON

6 P.M.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

In inches

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

6 P.M.

F.

during the previous 24 hours.

NOON. I

1876.

June 17 28.17 28.20 28.19 28.14 28.13 73.5 74.5 74.0 73.5 74.0 73.5 75.5 76.5 S

!

""

19 128.17 28.19 28.19 28.13 28.13) 75.0 76.0 76.0

2028.16 28.20 28.19 28.12 28.19 75.0

1828.15 28.17 28.16 28.09 28.0975.0 75.5 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 72.5 75.5

75.0 75.5 76.0 78.5

76.0 76.0 75.0

75.0 75.0 74.0

?

""

21 28.12 28.14 28.14 28.09 28.09) 75.0

76.5 75.5 75.0 75.5 75.0 75.0 77.0

SSW

76.0 SSW

76.5 ISW

SSW

54

22 28.11 28.12, 28.12 28.06 28.06 74.0

77.0 75.5 74.0 75.5 75.0 74.0 77.0 [S

3 S

5 S

5 SSW

4 SSW

5 S

5 S

4 S

5

0.23

5 S

5

0.19

5 SSW

4

0.11

4 SSW

4

0.00

23 28.08 28.11 28.12 28.06, 28.06 75.0 75.5 76.0 75.0 75.0 76.0 74.0 76.0 SW

4 SSW

3.S

4 0.00

4 S

4 0.05

4 SSW 4 0.21

DATE.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEP?T, KOWLOON BAY.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

NOON. Dirn. P. Dirn. F. Diru. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Showery with passing fog at intervals through-

out.

Fog with rain past night; 10 A.M., openings in fog at intervals; 2 P.M., overcast, hazy; 5 P.M., passing fog.

Fog with rain past night; 8 A.M., openings in

fog at intervals.

Fog past night; 8 A., fine, clear, cloudy; 6

P.M., passing fog.

5 A.M., close, wet fog; 7 A.M., openings in fog at

intervals.

Fog with openings and showery at intervals

throughout.

do.

do.

Do.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

1876.

June 17 29.80 29.83 29.83 29.76 29.76 82.0 85.0 83.0 80.0 81.0 80.0 80.0 ·87.0

S

29

""

2

1829.80 29.80 29.79 29.75 29.71 83.0 85.5 85.0 80.0 82.0 82.0:81.5 86.0

1929.77 29.81 29.80 29.77 29.75 83.5 86.0 85.0 81.0 82.5 82.0 82.0 86.5 S

20 29.78, 29.82 29,81 29.76 29.73 83.5 86.5 86.081.0 82.5 82.0 82.0 87.0 Calm

21|29.73 29.76 29.76 29.72 29.70 83.5

SSW

:

1 SSW

1 SW

1 SW

0 SSW

1 SW

B SW

1

*

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy, fine and showery:

6 P.M., fine and cloudy.

Cloudy, tine and showery throughout.

3 SW

2

Cloudy and fine.

2 SW

1

Do. do.

86.0 86.0 81.0 82.0 82.0 81.0:88.0 SSW

1 SW

1 SSW

1

??

22 29.71 29.72, 29.72 29.69 29.66 84.0 85.5 85.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 81.5 87.5 Calm 0 SSW

23 | 29.68 29.71 29.71 29.69 29.67 83.0 85.5 86.0 81.0 81.0 83.0 81.0 88.0 Calm 0 W

2 SSW

1

?

1 Calm

0

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UN

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

UN

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

In re BENJAMIN ROBERT STANFORD,

              a Bankrupt. 【OTICE.-The above named Bankrupt hav-

ing of the application by him for his order of discharge stands adjourned to Monday, the 3rd day of July, A.D. 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon.

Hongkong, 12th June, 1876.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter of JOHN SPINKS HOOK,

a Bankrupt.

6 A.M., cloudy, fine and showery; noon, fine and cloudy;

6 P.M., fine and clowly.

Fine and cloudy.

6 A.M., fine, cloudy; noon, cloudy, fine and showery; 6

P.M., cloudy and fine.

NOTICE is hereby given, that His Excellency the Governor has appointed Saturday, the 1st day of July, 1876, at 2 o'clock in the forenoon, for a Sitting of the Executive Council at the Offices of the Government, for the purpose of entertain-

NOTICE. The above named Bankrupt having the said Petition, and that at such Sitting of

ing passed his last examination, the hear- ing of the application by him for his order of discharge stands adjourned to Monday, the Third day of July, 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon.

Dated the 16th day of June, 1876.

NOTICE.

HEREAS Pursuant to the Provisions of

WHERE No. 14 of 1862, the following

Petition to His Excellency the Governor in Council for Letters Patent for the Exclusive Right to use within this Colony and its Depen- dencies, the Invention hereinafter mentioned, has, together with the Specifications and Declarations required by the said Ordinance, been filed in the Office of the Colonial Secretary, that is to say :- "The Petition of WILLIAM MACGREGOR

"SMITH, as Assignee of JAMES DUN- CAN, for Improvements in the treat- ment and purification of Sugar and Saccharine Matters, and in the Appa- ratus employed therein.”

the Council, Application will be made for such Letters Patent as aforesaid.

Dated at Victoria, Hongkong, this 17th day of June, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

DANISH CONSULATE.

TOTICE is hereby given that Mr. RUDOLPH JENSEN, having resigned the Office of Consul for this Colony, for H. M. the King of Deumark, applications for the Office should be sent in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copen- hagen, before the First of November, 1876.

Hongkong, 17th June, 1876,

B. KL?R, Consul pro tem

278

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24?H JUNE, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 23RD JUNE, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4. P.M.

THERMOMSTER.

1876.

Baro-

Thermo- Baro- Thermo-

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

June 17

30.01

83.5

30.01

85

82.5

88.5

29.99

85

18

29.98

85

29.95

87

81

89

29.91

87

"

19

""

30.00

86

30.00

88

83

90.5

29.94

87

20

30.01

87

29.99

87.5

83.5

90

29.92

89

>>

21

29.96

86

29.95

87.5

83.5

91

29.89

87

""

22

29.91

84.5

29.90

87

83

90

29.87

87

>>

23

""

29.92

84

29.90

87

83

90

29.86

87.5

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

DATE.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

WINDS.

RAIN.

METER.

Self

Registering

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

*NOON

6 P.M.

5 A.M.;

*NOON

6 P.M.

Min. Max. 6 A.M.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

In inches

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

6 P.M.

F.

during the previous 24 hours.

NOON. I

1876.

June 17 28.17 28.20 28.19 28.14 28.13 73.5 74.5 74.0 73.5 74.0 73.5 75.5 76.5 S

!

""

19 128.17 28.19 28.19 28.13 28.13) 75.0 76.0 76.0

2028.16 28.20 28.19 28.12 28.19 75.0

1828.15 28.17 28.16 28.09 28.0975.0 75.5 75.0 75.0 75.0 75.0 72.5 75.5

75.0 75.5 76.0 78.5

76.0 76.0 75.0

75.0 75.0 74.0

?

""

21 28.12 28.14 28.14 28.09 28.09) 75.0

76.5 75.5 75.0 75.5 75.0 75.0 77.0

SSW

76.0 SSW

76.5 ISW

SSW

54

22 28.11 28.12, 28.12 28.06 28.06 74.0

77.0 75.5 74.0 75.5 75.0 74.0 77.0 [S

3 S

5 S

5 SSW

4 SSW

5 S

5 S

4 S

5

0.23

5 S

5

0.19

5 SSW

4

0.11

4 SSW

4

0.00

23 28.08 28.11 28.12 28.06, 28.06 75.0 75.5 76.0 75.0 75.0 76.0 74.0 76.0 SW

4 SSW

3.S

4 0.00

4 S

4 0.05

4 SSW 4 0.21

DATE.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEP?T, KOWLOON BAY.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

NOON

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering.

WINDS.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Min. Max.

6 A.M.

NOON. Dirn. P. Dirn. F. Diru. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

Showery with passing fog at intervals through-

out.

Fog with rain past night; 10 A.M., openings in fog at intervals; 2 P.M., overcast, hazy; 5 P.M., passing fog.

Fog with rain past night; 8 A.M., openings in

fog at intervals.

Fog past night; 8 A., fine, clear, cloudy; 6

P.M., passing fog.

5 A.M., close, wet fog; 7 A.M., openings in fog at

intervals.

Fog with openings and showery at intervals

throughout.

do.

do.

Do.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

1876.

June 17 29.80 29.83 29.83 29.76 29.76 82.0 85.0 83.0 80.0 81.0 80.0 80.0 ·87.0

S

29

""

2

1829.80 29.80 29.79 29.75 29.71 83.0 85.5 85.0 80.0 82.0 82.0:81.5 86.0

1929.77 29.81 29.80 29.77 29.75 83.5 86.0 85.0 81.0 82.5 82.0 82.0 86.5 S

20 29.78, 29.82 29,81 29.76 29.73 83.5 86.5 86.081.0 82.5 82.0 82.0 87.0 Calm

21|29.73 29.76 29.76 29.72 29.70 83.5

SSW

:

1 SSW

1 SW

1 SW

0 SSW

1 SW

B SW

1

*

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy, fine and showery:

6 P.M., fine and cloudy.

Cloudy, tine and showery throughout.

3 SW

2

Cloudy and fine.

2 SW

1

Do. do.

86.0 86.0 81.0 82.0 82.0 81.0:88.0 SSW

1 SW

1 SSW

1

??

22 29.71 29.72, 29.72 29.69 29.66 84.0 85.5 85.0 82.0 82.0 82.0 81.5 87.5 Calm 0 SSW

23 | 29.68 29.71 29.71 29.69 29.67 83.0 85.5 86.0 81.0 81.0 83.0 81.0 88.0 Calm 0 W

2 SSW

1

?

1 Calm

0

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UN

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

UN

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

In re BENJAMIN ROBERT STANFORD,

              a Bankrupt. 【OTICE.-The above named Bankrupt hav-

ing of the application by him for his order of discharge stands adjourned to Monday, the 3rd day of July, A.D. 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon.

Hongkong, 12th June, 1876.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter of JOHN SPINKS HOOK,

a Bankrupt.

6 A.M., cloudy, fine and showery; noon, fine and cloudy;

6 P.M., fine and clowly.

Fine and cloudy.

6 A.M., fine, cloudy; noon, cloudy, fine and showery; 6

P.M., cloudy and fine.

NOTICE is hereby given, that His Excellency the Governor has appointed Saturday, the 1st day of July, 1876, at 2 o'clock in the forenoon, for a Sitting of the Executive Council at the Offices of the Government, for the purpose of entertain-

NOTICE. The above named Bankrupt having the said Petition, and that at such Sitting of

ing passed his last examination, the hear- ing of the application by him for his order of discharge stands adjourned to Monday, the Third day of July, 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon.

Dated the 16th day of June, 1876.

NOTICE.

HEREAS Pursuant to the Provisions of

WHERE No. 14 of 1862, the following

Petition to His Excellency the Governor in Council for Letters Patent for the Exclusive Right to use within this Colony and its Depen- dencies, the Invention hereinafter mentioned, has, together with the Specifications and Declarations required by the said Ordinance, been filed in the Office of the Colonial Secretary, that is to say :- "The Petition of WILLIAM MACGREGOR

"SMITH, as Assignee of JAMES DUN- CAN, for Improvements in the treat- ment and purification of Sugar and Saccharine Matters, and in the Appa- ratus employed therein.”

the Council, Application will be made for such Letters Patent as aforesaid.

Dated at Victoria, Hongkong, this 17th day of June, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

DANISH CONSULATE.

TOTICE is hereby given that Mr. RUDOLPH JENSEN, having resigned the Office of Consul for this Colony, for H. M. the King of Deumark, applications for the Office should be sent in to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Copen- hagen, before the First of November, 1876.

Hongkong, 17th June, 1876,

B. KL?R, Consul pro tem

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 24TH JUNE, 1876.

CHINESE IMPERIAL

8 PER CENT LOAN OF 1874.

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in cou-

the Bonds of this Loan, the following Numbers of Bonds to be paid off at par, in Hongkong on the 30th of June, and in London, on the 19th of August next, when the Interest thereon will cease to be payable, were this day Drawn at the Offices of the HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION, Situate No. 31, Lom- bard Street, London, in the presence of GEORGE HENRY BURNETT, Accountant of the said Cor- poration and of the undersigned Notary.

Numbers of Bonds Drawn.

942 BONDS NOS. :-

-

4

5

10

28

30

40

48

59

60 73 74

79

81

94

100

111 116 120 121

130

135

151 152 160 161 178 180 185

192 198 201 216 219 922 226

232 243 259 260 267 268 273 289 296 300

310 313 319 325

   333 334 347 352 358 366 368 375 391 397 399 410 413

                               414 424 425 428 442 453 459 467

469 480 489 497 590 501 508

519 528 529 538 549 550 560

566 569 571 592 597 600 603

618 619 622 636 638 652 654

659 664 676 680 684 691 693

713 715 720 729 734 738 745

752 758 761 766

774 782 784

788 801 815 819 821 826 833 841 842 847 868 871 877 882 889 893 903 912 913 926 934

938 941 953 954 961 970 978 981 988 994 1006 1011 1016 1029 1033 1036 1058 1059 1060 1064 1074 1075 1088 1093 1095 1112 1116 1120 1132 1135 1140 1150 1155 1156 1176 1177 1180 1187 1188 1192 1212 1214 1217 1230 1232 1235 1242 1244 1254 1270 1271 1279 1287 1292 1298 1302 1310 1315 1326 1330 1336 1348 1350 1353 1365 1371 1378 1383 1393 1394 1403 1404 1410 1421 1428 1436 1447 1448 1459 1463 1464 1477 1481 1482 1499 1511 1514 1519 1526 1528 1538 1542 1545 1560 1566 1578 1580 1582

1593 1594 1607 1615 1620 1631 1632 1638 1654 1657 1659 1662 1663 1664 1690 1691 1693 1701 1702 1706 1721 1731 1739 1743 1744 1755 1764 1772 1778 1783 1785 1793 1810 1813 1816 1826 1833 1838 1847 1852 1855 1865 1872 1875 1887 1890 1896 1902 1913 1916 1932 1933 1936 1943 1949 1957 1962 1963 1968 1985 1996 1999 2003 2007 2008 2021 2028 2037 2041 2057 2059 2074 2075 2079 2083 2089 2093 2106 2114 2119 2122 2129 2135 2143 2155 2156 2161 2163 2179 2194 2195 2200 2203 2206 2209 2230 2231 2240 2250 2255 2260 2269 2274 2280 2288 2297 2298 2318 2319 2320 2328 2330 2339 2353 2355 2359 2373 2375 2376 2386 2887 2399 2402 2406 2413 2429 2430 2435 2446 2451 2458 2466 2473 2480 2486 2497 2498 2507 2512 2515 2523 2532 2536 2542 2552 2555 2563 2569 2573 2581 2589 2599 2614 2015 2616 2636 2639 2640 2646 2652 2654 2664 2065 2673 2682 2684 2700 2702 2710 2716 2723 2724 2725 2741 2747 2760 2764 2768 2777 2793 2796 2800 2807 2808 2810 2821 2822 2832 2842 2847

2853 2871 2876 2877 2881 2888 2891 2908 2915 2917 2922 2932 2940 2956 2957 2959 2963 2978 2979 2985

2991 2995 3008 3013 3020 3023 3028 3038 3044 3047 3057 2066 3075 3080 3081 3090 3091 3102 3103 3108 3126 3128 3140 3155 3153 3159 3167 3179 3180 3181 3186 3200 3209 3210 3211 3221 3236 3238 3247 3248 3249 3273 3279 3280 3294 3297 3298 3303 3306 3308 3323 3328 3330 3349 3350 3360 3368 3369 3374 3381 3394 3397 3402 3406 3409 3430 3435 3436 3444 3447 3460 3461 3470 3471 3481 3487 3488 3501 3502 3512 3522 3524 3532 3548 3553 3555 3562 3564 3574 3581 3589 3600 3605 3607 3609 3627 3632 3638 3643 3649 3655 3663 3669 3677 3683 3684 3689 3701 3704 3715 3724 3729 3736 3742 3743 3747 3761 3762 3770 3789 3795 3796 3803 3808 3814 3832 3834 3839 3848 3859 3860 3864 3867 3871 3883 3885 3900 3903 3904 3905 3921 3932 3940 3946 3947 3948 3976 3979 3980 3984 3992 3999 4003 4016 4020 4024 4025 4031 4041 4051 4057 4066 4067 4075 4081 4089 4096 4101 4115 4118 4128 4129 4135 4141 4150 4151 4167 4176 4180 4188 4192 4193 4201 4208 4211 4223 4232 4233 4241 4253 4255 4268 4274 4286 4291 4292 4295 4304 4311 4312 4324 4328 4338 4341 4347 4358 4366 4376 4377 4381 4382 4396 4405 4406 4408 4438 4439 4440 4447 4448 4455 4469 4470 4471 4484 4491 4499 4302 4504 4505 4521 4527 4532 4541 4542 4557 4563 4571 4579 4581 4582 4600 1005 4616 4620 4625 4626 4630 4643 4644 4647 4662 4666 4667 4682 4683 4697 4710 4711 4720 4721 4726 4740 4745 4748 4749 4764 4770 4775 4792 4793 4800 4806 4811 4818 4834 4836 4837 4844 4846 4857 4839 4870 4875 4895 4898 4900 4906 4907 4913 4929 4934 4936 4942 4948 4959 4970 4971 4976 4985 4987 4903 5004 5007 5013 5025 5027 5029 5051 5055 5059 5065 5066 5079 5085 5088 5094 5113 5114 5115 5129 5133 5135 5141 5145 5148 5175 5176 5179 5184 5185 5196 5205 5210 5212 5229 5231 5232 5241 5251 5255 5274 5278 5280 5291 5295 5299 5305 5314 5319 5321 5324 5336 5345 5350 5353 5368 5373 5377 5395 5399 5400 5408 5412 5416 5423 5436 5440 5448 5452 5459 5466 5473 5479 5485 5486 5500 5505 5509 5520 5521 5532 5533 5541 5542 5558 5562 5570 5578 5583 5588 5589 5607 5608 5615 5627 5629 5634 5648 5655 5656 5603 5664 5669 5689 5694 5700 5701 5703 5707 5727 5728 5738 5741 5757 5758 5761 5762 5763 5786 5792 5794 5805 5806 5813 5824 5834 5835 5847 5848 5860 5863 5875 5878 5884 5885 5886 5904 5907 5909 5930 5936 5939 5945 5946 5949 5962 5963 5964 5982 5984 5985 6013 6014 6016 6021 6026 6037 6042 6048 6049 6062 6068 6078 6090 6091 6100 6107 6114 6119 6123 6124 6125 6142 6144 6145 6188 6174 6180 6181 6185 6191 6211 6219 6220 6229 6232 6234 6250 6251 6252 6265 6274 6276

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HE

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DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 1ST JULY, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 27.

No. 7.

[L.S.] A. E. Kennedy.

PROCLAMATION.

By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 The Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:-

No. 2 of 1876, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, for divesting the Registrar General of his Judicial Functions:

    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.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 1st Day of July, 1876.

No. 121.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., is pleased to authorise the following alterations of Postal Rates:-

    The unit of a quarter of an ounce, wherever used in the Postal Tables hitherto published, to be superseded by the unit of half an ounce, the rates being modified proportionately.

Letters to Turkey by French Packet, and to Greece, to be charged 36 cents per half ounce. The Postage to Zanzibar, Mauritius, Natal, The Cape, Ascension, and St. Helena to be the same as that now charged to Australia.

The rate for Books and Trade Patterns exchanged between Hongkong, Shanghai and Yokohama by Contract Packet to be 4 cents for every two ounces.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th June, 1876.

No. 122.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

    His Excellency the Governor is pleased to recognize provisionally and until further notice JOHN LINDSLEY, Esquire, as Acting Consul for the United States of America, vice DAVID H. BAILEY, Esquire, during his absence from the Colony.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

282

No. 123.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JULY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held on the spot, on Tuesday, the 11th day of July, at 4 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Tuesday, the 11th day of July, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of Crown Land in the Colony of Hongkong, for a Term of 999 Years.

No.

of Sale.

Registry No.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual Rent.

Upset

Price.

N.

S

E.

W.

Square ft.

Inland Lot

feet. feet. feet.

feet.

No. 27

Junction of Robinson Road and Peel St., 69.0

126.0 151.0

6,400

10.00 300.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise the Lot shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $25.

3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury the full amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down.

4. The Purchaser of the Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 999 Years, to be computed from the 24th day of June, 1876, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Inland Lots in the Colony of Hongkong, and contained in the printed form of Crown Lease in Schedule A annexed hereto.

5. The Purchaser of the Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

   6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any por- tion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

SCHEDULE A.

The printed form of Crown Lease referred to in the foregoing Conditions of Sale, can be inspected on application at the Surveyor General's Office, previously to the sale.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale

Lot.

Registry Number

and

Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

t

No. 124.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JULY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

283

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at the Gap, Victoria Peak, on Wednesday, the 12th day of July, 1876, at 4 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Wednesday, the 12th day of July, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of One Lot of Crown Land in the Colony of Hongkong, for a Term of 75 Years.

!

No.

of

Registry No.

Sale.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOT.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

1

Farm Lot 62

Victoria Gap.....

Contents in

N.

S.

E.

W.

Square ft.

Annual Upset Rent. Price.

feet.

feet. feet.

feet.

265.0 142.6106.6285.0

37,576

8.63

150.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

     1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise the Lot shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

     3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury the full amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down.

4. The Purchaser of the Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 75 Years, to be computed from the 24th day of June, 1876, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Farm Lots in the Colony of Hongkong. 5. The Purchaser of the Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thercof.

6. The Purchaser of the Lot shall also pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty the QUEEN, the sum of $10 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof, for and in consideration of the Boundary Stones properly cut, fixed, and marked with the Registry number, which shall be placed by the Surveyor General for the Purchaser at each angle of the Lot.

     7. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any portion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be inade good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

8. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perforin and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale Lut.

Registry Number

and

Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

284

No. 125.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JULY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to approve of the following Scale of Fares for Public Chairs proceeding to Victoria Peak and Gap, within the limits comprised from the Dock Yard Gate to the Harbour Master's Office.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

SCALE OF FARES

for Licensed Chairs and Chair-bearers to VICTORIA PEAK AND GAP.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

To Victoria Peak.-

Single Trip.

Return, (direct or by Pok-foo-lum.)

Four Coolies,

.$1.00

$1.50

Three Two

·

""

""

.85

1.20

.70

1.00

To Victoria Gap (to level of Umbrella Seat).—

Single Trip.

Four Coolies,

Three

""

Two

Return, (direct or by Pok-foo-lum.)

$0.60

$1.00

.50

.85

.40

.70

The Return Fare embraces a trip of not more than three hours.

  For every hour or part of an hour above 3 hours, each Coolie will be entitled to an additional payment of 5 cents.

Day Trip (12 hours), Gap,

S Peak,

75 cents each Coolie.

..........60 91

?

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office, Hongkong, 30th June, 1876.

NOTICE.

Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the Third Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of July next.

  It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 31st of July, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th June, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.

  Arrangements have been made with the Post Office of Macao for the delivery of all paid Local Correspondence addressed to that town, free of any extra charge.

  Local Correspondence is that between Hongkong, Macao, the Ports of China and Japan, Saigon. Bangkok, and the Philippines.

Mails are closed for Canton or Macao by every Steamer which leaves for either of those places.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

No. 119.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 3rd proximo, for the repairs of Castle

}

Road.

  The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th June, 1876,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

{

286

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JULY, 1876.

"(2.) The centre of this disc shall indicate the maximum load-line in salt water, to which the

owner intends to load the Ship for that voyage;

"(3.) He shall also, upon so entering her, insert in the form of entry delivered to the Collector or other principal Officer of Customs, a statement in writing of the distance in feet and inches between the centre of this disc and the upper edge of each of the lines indicating the position of the Ship's decks which is above that centre;

06

"(4.) If default is made in delivering this statement in the case of any Ship, any Officer of

Customs may refuse to enter the Ship outwards;

66

(5.) The master of the Ship shall enter a copy of this statement in the agreement with the crew before it is signed by any member of the crew, and no Superintendent of any Mercantile Marine Office shall proceed with the engagement of the crew until this entry is made;

(6.) The master of the Ship shall also enter a copy of this statement in the official log book;

(7.) When a Ship has been marked as by this section required, she shall be kept so marked

until her next return to a port of discharge in the United Kingdom.

"7. Any owner or master of a British Ship who neglects to cause his Ship to be marked as by this Act required, or to keep her so marked, and any person who conceals, removes, alters, defaces, or obliterates, or suffers any person under his control to conceal, remove, alter, deface, or obliterate, any of the said marks, except in the event of the particulars thereby denoted being lawfully altered, or except for the purpose of escaping capture by an enemy, shall for each offence incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

"If any of the marks required by this Act is in any respect inaccurate, so as to be likely to mislead. the owner of the Ship shall incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds."

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 7th June, 1876.

H. G. THO?SETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

Crocker, Thos. 3 Cinestta,Antoniol Capilliera, R. Chon-kong Gu 1 Cheong Aheing 1 Carozzi, Felice 1

Dai, Loin

1

Halliday, W. J. 1 Harvey, A. S. 1 Haswell, G. G. 1

              Letters. Papers. Andrews, C. S. 1 Andrews, C. A. 5 Ahill, Afon

4

1

A-how

Aruto, Joseph 1

Bryner, Jules

Butters, John Brennan, W. H. 1 Barbour, E. D. 1

1 1

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 30th June, 1876.

Letters. Papers. Dickey, Capt. 1

Davidson, Robert 1

Elliott, Ezra T. 1 Eades, Harry

Fisher, Fanny Fook Yau, Miss 1 Fil Hoy, Monsr. 1 Flanagan, Jolin 1

Getchell, Wm. 1 Gee Long

1

1 1

Goldstein, G. Goldsettein, T. 1

Kaiser, N. Kong Yuen Long! Kierulff, P.

Loyumting,

Compradore Louis, Mrs. Lee Kee,

(Palisade)

Simmonds,

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papoor =

Lets. Pape.

Hawk, Mr.

Johannsen, M. 1 Jamieson, H. 3 Jesus, Caro- )

lina de

1

Morris, J. Morris. H. Morlan, M.

3

?

Petersen, J. Perkins, Mr.

I

Thompson, J. F. 1 Travers, Mrs.

1

I

Thompson,

1

Miller, Wm.

Rowland,

John F.

i

Samuel

1

Jones, Dr. C. M. 1

Nouvela, Po-

minique Nelson Jeremiah I

1

Osborn, B. Ohlsch, T. Osbourn, T.

i

Koch Lewe

Pedro de Paulo 1

Charley Selavo, D.

Powell, David

I

Poo-chum

2

Spence, W. D. Schmid, A. E.

1

Rodrigues.

Leocadia M. { Ramband,

Monsr. E.

S?, H. Roque de 1 Samuelsen,

Wortten, Henry i Wing-zhe

Willis, W.

Wiard, Norinan I Wolton, Joseph 2 Wee Hum Bang J

Vicary, Capt. Vernon, H.

(Opera Co.)

?

1

1 regd.

Leong Sing Lopez, Emilia

1

Polli, Sigra.

1

Eloise

Thomson, David 1

Yuen Tong Hook!

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. I'apers.

Letters. Papers

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Adela

1

Antipodes Citat 3

Antipodes 5

1

Chinaman Carricks Corea

1

1

1

Frederic Tudor 1 Flodden

Leonore

J

i

Lugar

3

Abbey Cowper I

Citarum

}

Connaught

Blair Athol

1

Ranger

Griffe

Haze

2

Lavinar Loch Leven

Norham Castle 1 Novelty Nightingale 3 Northampton 3

Hones

Iets. Pap..

1 regd.

2 1

Rebecca

1

Riga, S.5.

Castle

Star Queen

Ocean Chief

Birker

Beemah

Berwick, s.s.

Chang Hock

Kiang, s.s. Cilurnum

Otago

5

Isles of the South1

Bedfordshire

1

Macina

Moss Glen May

Ousuri

Oregon

Sir W. Wallace1

Sarah Nicholson 3

Sir Harry Parkes! Salerno

Scotia

1

1

E. P. Bouveric 1

Calabar, s..

Ella Beatrice

Carmarthen

1

shire

Flying Eagle 1

Juan F. Pearson 3 John Nicholson i Jas. Venicombe i John C. Monre

Mystery

Melbrek

!reed.

Paraguay, S.s. Portia

3

I regd.

Selina Weilant t Siamese Crown 1

Matago Max Queen

Rook wood

->

William Mayson 1

For H. M. Ships.

Hornol

Arithmetic Superseded. Australasian Sketcher,

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JULY, 1876.

Boletim do Governo. British Mer. Gazette. Bulletin Mensuel de la Societ? d'Aclimatation.

Christian Intelligencer. China Express.

China Prospectus, Scot- tish Imperial Insr. Co.

Daily Post.

Deutsche Landes Zeitung. Dagstelegrafen. Daily Telegraph. Deutsche Roman Zei-

tung.

Engineering.

Evans, Sons & Co. Prices

Current. Engineer.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Germania. Greenock Advertiser.

Horfens Avis.

Indian and Colonial

Government Gazette. Illustreret Tidende,

Krieger Zeitung. Kladderadatsch.

287

Revue des Deux Mondes

K?niglich Privilegirte

Berlinische Zeitung.

Mrs. Brown at the Skat-

ing Rink.

South Pacific Times.

L'Explorateur. L'Illustration. Lloyd's Prices Carrent.

Metropolitan Tabernacle

Pulpit. Moniteur Belge. Mayflower.

Otago Witness. Overland Mail

Polytechnisches Journal. Pocket Books. Punch's Almanack. Pall Mall Budget.

Review and Reformer.

sere Zeit.

Wesley's Hymns. Waltham Abbey & Che- hunt Weekly Tele- graph.

Detained for Postage.

Bishop, J. C., Walkerville, near Adelaide,.

Bagram & Co., Messrs., Calcutta,

Graves, Capt. H., Cape Coast Castle,.

.2 Papers.

.1 Paper.

.1 Book.

Wells, Mrs. Jacob, Aurora, Canada,

Jones, Justin, U.S.A.,

.2 Papers.

Marcus, Jr., Wm. N.,

1 Paper.

Rose, Victor M., Victoria County, Texas,

Segar, Warren, New Jersey,

1 Paper. .2

""

.1 Parcel.

Williams, Mrs. Maria, L., Brooklin, New York, ...2 Papers. Wing Chong Wo & Co., San Francisco,

Riddoch, James, Pinola, Adelaide,

.1 Book.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 30th June, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 30TH JUNE, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

June 24

29.95

85

29.94

87.5

82.5

90

29.90

25

29.92

85

29.91

87

81

90.5

29.85

""

26

29.87

29.85

88.5

83.5

91

29.80

88

27

27

29.90

76

29.87

77.5

76.5

80

29.85

76

3

29.83

79

29.81

81

77

82

29.75

81

"

29

29.80

39

76

29.78

78

76.5

82.5

29.74

77

30

29.83

80

29.83

82.5

78

83

29.80

82.5

""

DATE.

BAROMETER.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

NGON

6 P.M.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

WET BULB.

NOON.

P.M.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering

Min. Max.

NOON.

WINDS.

Force, range from A to 12.

GA.M.

NOON.

6 P.M. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Diru, F.

!

HAIN.

In inches during the precious 24 hours.

NOON. !

1876.

June 21 28.09 28.13 28.13 28.09 28.09175.0 76.5 75.5 75.0 76.5 75.5 74.0 77.9 SHW

-1 SW

"

25 28.10 28.11 28.11 28.05 28.04175.0 76.0 76.0 75.0.75.0 76.0

78.5 77.0

SSW

1 SSW

4 SSW

3 SSW

0.28

0.16

27 28.03 28.08 28.08 28.04 28.03172.0 72.0 71.0 72.0 72.0 71.0 70.0

28

26 28.04 28.09 28.07 28.01 28.01 76.0 76.0 75.5 76.0 76.0 75.5 74,576.5 SW

77.0 E

5 SW

5 SW

0.04

:

4

E

2 E

2.07

3

28.03 28.03 28.03 27.97 27.9771.5 75.0 75.0 71.5 75.0 74.5 70.5 75.0 (SE

4 SSE

> SE

0.21

!

!

29 127.96 27.98 27.98 27.96 27.9674.0 71.5 72.0 74.0 71.5 ·72.0 €9.0 76.0 SE

! 3028,00 28.08 28.03 28.02 28.02|71.5 74.5 71.0 71.5 74.5 74.0 71.0 75.0 Calm

3 SW

2 N

1.68

O SW

1 NW

0.04

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON BAY.

KEMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

GA.M., passing fog; 11 A.M., clear, cloudy; 6P.M.,

close fog.

Fog with rain past night; 10 A.M., fog with

openings at intervals.

Fog with rain past night; 10 A.M., openings in

fog; noon, passing fog at intervals.

Fog with rain, thunder and lightning past night; 6 A.M., close fog, drrizzly rain; 4 P.M., showery, openings in fog.

Fog with rain past night; 9.30 A.M., openings

in fog at intervals.

Passing fog with rain and thunder at intervals

throughout.

6 AM, fog at intervals; noon, fine, horizon clear:

6 P.M., passing fog.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

METER.

DATE.

DRY BULB,

WET BULB.

Self Registering

Force, range from 4 to 12.

Min. Max. 6 A.M. NOON.

6 P.M. NOON. Dirn

Diru. F. Dirn.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

F.

1876.

June 24 (29.70 29.74 29.74 29.71 29.69 81.0 85.5 87.0 80.0 82.5 84.0 80.0 89.0 WNW ? SW

!

?

!

25 $29.70 29.73 20.71 29.68 29.65 83.0 85.0 85.0 81.0 82.0 82.0 80.0 88.0 Calm

26129.67 29 68 29.66 29.63 29.61 $3,0 85.5 82.5 81.5 82.0 82.081.5 87.0 Calm

2729.61 29,70 29,69 29.66 29.64 78.0 78 0 78.0 77.0 76.0 76.0 75.0 87.0 ESE

2829.63 29.61 29.63 29.57 29.56 78,5 82.0 81.5 77.9 79.9 79,0 76,0 82.0 E

29 129.57 29,59 29.59 29,68 2956 80.6 750 79.9 78576,0 74.0 755 84.0 Cabin

3029,60 2062 2063 29 40 20 11° 0.

SPE

0 SW

!

0 SW

I E

? ESE

2 SW

2 SW

3 SSW

]

6 A.M., overcast, and rain; noon, elendy and fine 6 P.M.

cloudy and fine.

Cloudy and fine throughout.

Po.

do.

do

3 F

2

Cloudy and shower: .

I E

Cloudy and fine.

1} Calin il Calin

A

6A M., eloudy and gloomy: 9 AM.

juweis

}

clowly, and line.

A

Calm

? lopty and fine.

Arithmetic Superseded. Australasian Sketcher,

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 1ST JULY, 1876.

Boletim do Governo. British Mer. Gazette. Bulletin Mensuel de la Societ? d'Aclimatation.

Christian Intelligencer. China Express.

China Prospectus, Scot- tish Imperial Insr. Co.

Daily Post.

Deutsche Landes Zeitung. Dagstelegrafen. Daily Telegraph. Deutsche Roman Zei-

tung.

Engineering.

Evans, Sons & Co. Prices

Current. Engineer.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Germania. Greenock Advertiser.

Horfens Avis.

Indian and Colonial

Government Gazette. Illustreret Tidende,

Krieger Zeitung. Kladderadatsch.

287

Revue des Deux Mondes

K?niglich Privilegirte

Berlinische Zeitung.

Mrs. Brown at the Skat-

ing Rink.

South Pacific Times.

L'Explorateur. L'Illustration. Lloyd's Prices Carrent.

Metropolitan Tabernacle

Pulpit. Moniteur Belge. Mayflower.

Otago Witness. Overland Mail

Polytechnisches Journal. Pocket Books. Punch's Almanack. Pall Mall Budget.

Review and Reformer.

sere Zeit.

Wesley's Hymns. Waltham Abbey & Che- hunt Weekly Tele- graph.

Detained for Postage.

Bishop, J. C., Walkerville, near Adelaide,.

Bagram & Co., Messrs., Calcutta,

Graves, Capt. H., Cape Coast Castle,.

.2 Papers.

.1 Paper.

.1 Book.

Wells, Mrs. Jacob, Aurora, Canada,

Jones, Justin, U.S.A.,

.2 Papers.

Marcus, Jr., Wm. N.,

1 Paper.

Rose, Victor M., Victoria County, Texas,

Segar, Warren, New Jersey,

1 Paper. .2

""

.1 Parcel.

Williams, Mrs. Maria, L., Brooklin, New York, ...2 Papers. Wing Chong Wo & Co., San Francisco,

Riddoch, James, Pinola, Adelaide,

.1 Book.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 30th June, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 30TH JUNE, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

meter.

Thermo- meter.

Baro- Thermo- meter.

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Min.

Max.

June 24

29.95

85

29.94

87.5

82.5

90

29.90

25

29.92

85

29.91

87

81

90.5

29.85

""

26

29.87

29.85

88.5

83.5

91

29.80

88

27

27

29.90

76

29.87

77.5

76.5

80

29.85

76

3

29.83

79

29.81

81

77

82

29.75

81

"

29

29.80

39

76

29.78

78

76.5

82.5

29.74

77

30

29.83

80

29.83

82.5

78

83

29.80

82.5

""

DATE.

BAROMETER.

GA.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

NGON

6 P.M.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

WET BULB.

NOON.

P.M.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering

Min. Max.

NOON.

WINDS.

Force, range from A to 12.

GA.M.

NOON.

6 P.M. Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Diru, F.

!

HAIN.

In inches during the precious 24 hours.

NOON. !

1876.

June 21 28.09 28.13 28.13 28.09 28.09175.0 76.5 75.5 75.0 76.5 75.5 74.0 77.9 SHW

-1 SW

"

25 28.10 28.11 28.11 28.05 28.04175.0 76.0 76.0 75.0.75.0 76.0

78.5 77.0

SSW

1 SSW

4 SSW

3 SSW

0.28

0.16

27 28.03 28.08 28.08 28.04 28.03172.0 72.0 71.0 72.0 72.0 71.0 70.0

28

26 28.04 28.09 28.07 28.01 28.01 76.0 76.0 75.5 76.0 76.0 75.5 74,576.5 SW

77.0 E

5 SW

5 SW

0.04

:

4

E

2 E

2.07

3

28.03 28.03 28.03 27.97 27.9771.5 75.0 75.0 71.5 75.0 74.5 70.5 75.0 (SE

4 SSE

> SE

0.21

!

!

29 127.96 27.98 27.98 27.96 27.9674.0 71.5 72.0 74.0 71.5 ·72.0 €9.0 76.0 SE

! 3028,00 28.08 28.03 28.02 28.02|71.5 74.5 71.0 71.5 74.5 74.0 71.0 75.0 Calm

3 SW

2 N

1.68

O SW

1 NW

0.04

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEPOT, KOWLOON BAY.

KEMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

GA.M., passing fog; 11 A.M., clear, cloudy; 6P.M.,

close fog.

Fog with rain past night; 10 A.M., fog with

openings at intervals.

Fog with rain past night; 10 A.M., openings in

fog; noon, passing fog at intervals.

Fog with rain, thunder and lightning past night; 6 A.M., close fog, drrizzly rain; 4 P.M., showery, openings in fog.

Fog with rain past night; 9.30 A.M., openings

in fog at intervals.

Passing fog with rain and thunder at intervals

throughout.

6 AM, fog at intervals; noon, fine, horizon clear:

6 P.M., passing fog.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

METER.

DATE.

DRY BULB,

WET BULB.

Self Registering

Force, range from 4 to 12.

Min. Max. 6 A.M. NOON.

6 P.M. NOON. Dirn

Diru. F. Dirn.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

F.

1876.

June 24 (29.70 29.74 29.74 29.71 29.69 81.0 85.5 87.0 80.0 82.5 84.0 80.0 89.0 WNW ? SW

!

?

!

25 $29.70 29.73 20.71 29.68 29.65 83.0 85.0 85.0 81.0 82.0 82.0 80.0 88.0 Calm

26129.67 29 68 29.66 29.63 29.61 $3,0 85.5 82.5 81.5 82.0 82.081.5 87.0 Calm

2729.61 29,70 29,69 29.66 29.64 78.0 78 0 78.0 77.0 76.0 76.0 75.0 87.0 ESE

2829.63 29.61 29.63 29.57 29.56 78,5 82.0 81.5 77.9 79.9 79,0 76,0 82.0 E

29 129.57 29,59 29.59 29,68 2956 80.6 750 79.9 78576,0 74.0 755 84.0 Cabin

3029,60 2062 2063 29 40 20 11° 0.

SPE

0 SW

!

0 SW

I E

? ESE

2 SW

2 SW

3 SSW

]

6 A.M., overcast, and rain; noon, elendy and fine 6 P.M.

cloudy and fine.

Cloudy and fine throughout.

Po.

do.

do

3 F

2

Cloudy and shower: .

I E

Cloudy and fine.

1} Calin il Calin

A

6A M., eloudy and gloomy: 9 AM.

juweis

}

clowly, and line.

A

Calm

? lopty and fine.

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No. 126.

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     With reference to Government Notification No. 49 of 2nd March last, it is hereby made known that The Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to confirm the Suspension of Mr. J. R. G. HEARN from the Office of Fourth Master at the Central School.

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International Tonnage.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 28.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 8TH JULY, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 126.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     With reference to Government Notification No. 49 of 2nd March last, it is hereby made known that The Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to confirm the Suspension of Mr. J. R. G. HEARN from the Office of Fourth Master at the Central School.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th July, 1876.

No. 127.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN Colonial Secretary.

     His Excellency the Governor is pleased to appoint Mr. JAMES DYER BALL, provisionally and until further notice, to be Acting Fourth Master at the Central School vice J. R. G. HEARN.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th July, 1876.

No. 128.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

     The following Instructions from the Board of Trade, with a copy of the Order of the Queen in Council accompanying them, are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 5th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

INSTRUCTIONS TO MEASURING SURVEYORS.

International Tonnage.

The Board of Trade forward herewith, for the information and guidance of Officers concerned in the duties of measurement and registry of ships, a copy of a recently issued Order in Council, which extends to vessels of Sweden the advantages field out by the 60th Section of "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1862."

THOMAS GRAY,

T. H. FARRER,

Secretary.

Assistant Secretary.

At the Court at Windsor, the 17th day of March, 1875.

PRESENT:

The QUEEN'S Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

HEREAS by "The Merchant Shipping Act Amendment Act, 1862," it is enacted, that whenever it is made to appear to Her Majesty that the rules concerning the measurement of tonnage of merchant ships for the time being in force under the principal Act have been adopted by the Govern- ment of any foreign country and are in force in that country, it shall be lawful for Her Majesty, by Order in Council, to direct that the ships of such foreign country shall be deemed to be of the tonnage

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, STH JULY, 1876.

  denoted in their certificates of registry or other national papers, and thereupon it shall no longer be necessary for such ships to be remeasured in any port or place in Her Majesty's dominions, but such ships shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in their certificates of registry or other papers, in the same manner, to the same extent, and for the same purposes in, to, and for- which the tonnage denoted in the certificates of registry of British ships is to be deemed the tonnage of such ships:

66

And whereas it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that the rules concerning the measure- ment of tonnage of merchant ships now in force under The Merchant Shipping Act, 1854," have been adopted in Sweden by the Government of His Majesty the King of Sweden and Norway, and are to come into force in Sweden on the 1st day of April 1875:

Her Majesty is hereby pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to direct that the ships of Sweden, the certificates of Swedish nationality and registry, or the certificates of measurement of which are dated on or after the first day of April one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in the said certificates of Swedish nationality and registry, or certificates of measurement.

No. 129.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Order made by His Excellency the Governor in Council under "The Harbour and Coasts Ordinance, 1876," is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

THE HARBOUR AND COASTS ORDINANCE,

No. 6 of 1866.

ORDER

Made by His Excellency Sir A. E. KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., in Council, this 1st day of July, 1876.

By virtue of the provisions of Section 28 of the above mentioned Ordinance, it is ordered,— That from and after this date no Licensed Fishing Junk, is to leave her anchorage until the Licence Number is painted in Chinese characters upon one of her sails and on her stern.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY,

Governor.

Νο. 130.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 30th June, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

AVERAGE

BANKS.

AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

S

Oriental Bank Corporation,

268,910

150,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,...

413,880

140,000

?

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

438,748

150,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,217,506

500,000

TOTAL,...

2,339,044

940,000

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, STH JULY, 1876.

  denoted in their certificates of registry or other national papers, and thereupon it shall no longer be necessary for such ships to be remeasured in any port or place in Her Majesty's dominions, but such ships shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in their certificates of registry or other papers, in the same manner, to the same extent, and for the same purposes in, to, and for- which the tonnage denoted in the certificates of registry of British ships is to be deemed the tonnage of such ships:

66

And whereas it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that the rules concerning the measure- ment of tonnage of merchant ships now in force under The Merchant Shipping Act, 1854," have been adopted in Sweden by the Government of His Majesty the King of Sweden and Norway, and are to come into force in Sweden on the 1st day of April 1875:

Her Majesty is hereby pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to direct that the ships of Sweden, the certificates of Swedish nationality and registry, or the certificates of measurement of which are dated on or after the first day of April one thousand eight hundred and seventy-five, shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in the said certificates of Swedish nationality and registry, or certificates of measurement.

No. 129.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Order made by His Excellency the Governor in Council under "The Harbour and Coasts Ordinance, 1876," is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

THE HARBOUR AND COASTS ORDINANCE,

No. 6 of 1866.

ORDER

Made by His Excellency Sir A. E. KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., in Council, this 1st day of July, 1876.

By virtue of the provisions of Section 28 of the above mentioned Ordinance, it is ordered,— That from and after this date no Licensed Fishing Junk, is to leave her anchorage until the Licence Number is painted in Chinese characters upon one of her sails and on her stern.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY,

Governor.

Νο. 130.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 30th June, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

AVERAGE

BANKS.

AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

S

Oriental Bank Corporation,

268,910

150,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,...

413,880

140,000

?

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

438,748

150,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,217,506

500,000

TOTAL,...

2,339,044

940,000

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, STH JULY, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

291

     The following Table of Rates of Postage to the United Kingdom vid Brindisi, at 28 cents the half-ounce, which has been compiled for the use of the Officers of the General Post Office, is also published for general information.

ALFRED LISTER,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 3rd July, 1876.

Postmaster General.

LETTER POSTAGE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM VIA BRINDISI.

1 To 25 RATES.

26 To 50 RATES.

51 To 75 RATES.

76 To 100 RATES.

02.

S. c.

02.

S. c.

Oz.

S. c.

02.

S. c.

Fla

0.28

13

7.28

25

????

14.28

38

21.28

1

0.56

13!

7.56

26

14.56

38/1/20

21.56

0.84

14

7.84

265

14.84

39

21.84

1.12

145

8.12

27

15.12

39

22.12

1.40

15

8.40

274

15.40

40

22.40

3

1.68

15

8.68

28

15.68

401

22.68

3334050

1.96

16.

8.96

28/1/20

15.96

41

22.96

2.24

16/3/

9.24

29

16.24

411

23.24

2.52

17

9.52

291

16.52

42

23.52

5

2.80

174

9.80

30

16.80

42

23.80

5/1

3.08

18

10.08

303

17.08

43

24.08

3.36

18/4/

10.36

31

17.36

431

24.36

63

3.64

19

10.64

314

17.64

44

24.64

8.92

194

10.92

32

17.92

443

24.92

4.20

20

11.20

824

18.20

45

25.20

4.48

20/1/2

11.48

33

18.48

45

25.48

4.76

21

11.76

331

18.76

46

25.76

5.04

21 /4/

12.04

34

19.04

461

26.04

91

5.32

22

12.32

34?

19.32

47

26.32

10

5.60

12.60

35

19.60

47?

26.60

101

5.88

23

12.88

351

19.88

48

26.88

11

6.16

23/1/20

161

13.16

36

20.16

48/1/2

27.16

11/1/1

6.44

24

13.44

36

20.44

49

27.44

12

6.72

241

18.72

37

20.72

491

27.72

124

7.00

14.00

37

21.00

50

28.00

No. 131.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, are published for general informa-

tion.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise into the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p, 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[ No. 34. ]

INDIA-BAY OF BENGAL-COROMANDEL COAST.

(1.) Prohibited Anchorage near Telegraph Cable at Madras.

     The Government of India has given Notice, that with a view of preventing injury to the British Indian submarine Telegraph cable at Madras, the following directions have been given, viz. :—

West.

Vessels are prohibited from anchoring in any part of Madras roadstead southward of the line of the lighthouse bearing

(2.) Light at Masulipatam.

Also, that the height of the light exhibited from the flagstaff at Masulipatam has been reduced to 69 feet above high water. it being now placed on the lower mast instead of the topmast of the flagstaff.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, STH JULY, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

291

     The following Table of Rates of Postage to the United Kingdom vid Brindisi, at 28 cents the half-ounce, which has been compiled for the use of the Officers of the General Post Office, is also published for general information.

ALFRED LISTER,

General Post Office, Hongkong, 3rd July, 1876.

Postmaster General.

LETTER POSTAGE TO THE UNITED KINGDOM VIA BRINDISI.

1 To 25 RATES.

26 To 50 RATES.

51 To 75 RATES.

76 To 100 RATES.

02.

S. c.

02.

S. c.

Oz.

S. c.

02.

S. c.

Fla

0.28

13

7.28

25

????

14.28

38

21.28

1

0.56

13!

7.56

26

14.56

38/1/20

21.56

0.84

14

7.84

265

14.84

39

21.84

1.12

145

8.12

27

15.12

39

22.12

1.40

15

8.40

274

15.40

40

22.40

3

1.68

15

8.68

28

15.68

401

22.68

3334050

1.96

16.

8.96

28/1/20

15.96

41

22.96

2.24

16/3/

9.24

29

16.24

411

23.24

2.52

17

9.52

291

16.52

42

23.52

5

2.80

174

9.80

30

16.80

42

23.80

5/1

3.08

18

10.08

303

17.08

43

24.08

3.36

18/4/

10.36

31

17.36

431

24.36

63

3.64

19

10.64

314

17.64

44

24.64

8.92

194

10.92

32

17.92

443

24.92

4.20

20

11.20

824

18.20

45

25.20

4.48

20/1/2

11.48

33

18.48

45

25.48

4.76

21

11.76

331

18.76

46

25.76

5.04

21 /4/

12.04

34

19.04

461

26.04

91

5.32

22

12.32

34?

19.32

47

26.32

10

5.60

12.60

35

19.60

47?

26.60

101

5.88

23

12.88

351

19.88

48

26.88

11

6.16

23/1/20

161

13.16

36

20.16

48/1/2

27.16

11/1/1

6.44

24

13.44

36

20.44

49

27.44

12

6.72

241

18.72

37

20.72

491

27.72

124

7.00

14.00

37

21.00

50

28.00

No. 131.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, are published for general informa-

tion.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise into the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p, 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[ No. 34. ]

INDIA-BAY OF BENGAL-COROMANDEL COAST.

(1.) Prohibited Anchorage near Telegraph Cable at Madras.

     The Government of India has given Notice, that with a view of preventing injury to the British Indian submarine Telegraph cable at Madras, the following directions have been given, viz. :—

West.

Vessels are prohibited from anchoring in any part of Madras roadstead southward of the line of the lighthouse bearing

(2.) Light at Masulipatam.

Also, that the height of the light exhibited from the flagstaff at Masulipatam has been reduced to 69 feet above high water. it being now placed on the lower mast instead of the topmast of the flagstaff.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, ST JULY, 1876.

EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO—JAVA SEA.

(3.) Sunken Wreck near North Watcher Island.

The Netherlands Government has given Notice, that the wreck of the steamship Willem Kroonprins der Nederlanden live suna in 13 fathoms, with North Watcher island bearing S. E., distant 13 miles.

The masts are still above water.

§ Madras [All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation{

Java Sea By Command of their Lordships.

110

1° j Easterly in 1876.1

FREDK. J. EVANS,

Hydrographer,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 18th March 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts :—-

(1) Coromandel coast, Nos. 71 c and d.

(2) Coromandel coast, No. 71 b; and Bengal bay, No. 70 a: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., 1876, No. 79. (3) Eastern Archipelago, No. 941 a; and Gaspar and Banka straits, No. 2149: Also, the China Sea Directory, Vol. I., page 45.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise into the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. [No. 35.]

CHINA-FORMOSA STRAIT.

Sunken Rock near Turnabout Island.

The following information relating to the existence of a sunken rock lying north of Turnabout island is derived from the report of a Marine Court of Inquiry, held at Hongkong on the 23rd and 25th November 1875.

   The Peninsula and Oriental Company's steam ship Sunda, whilst on her voyage from Hongkong to Yokohama, on the forenoon of the 14th September 1875, having occasion to run for shelter under Haitan island, struck on a sunken rock lying to the northward of Turnabout island, sustaining such damage as to necessitate the vessel being beached in the south-east entrance of Haitan strait.

    Commander E. M. Edmond of the Sunda estimated that the rock on which that vessel struck was situated at a distance of from one mile, to one and a half miles, North of Turnabout island, and no further information of the position of the danger is afforded.

NOTE. At a distance of 2 miles northward of Turnabout island, the depth is 25 fathoms, and, until the locality is more thoroughly examined, Mariners should not approach nearer than that distance.

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 27th March 1876.

FRED?. J. EVANS, Hydrographer.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts :---Hai-tan strait, No. 1985; Formosa island and strait, No. 1968; and Port Matheson to Ragged point, No. 1761: Also, China Sea Directory, Vol. III., page 196.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 36.]

SINGAPORE.

Buoyage of New Harbour,

The Colonial Government of the Straits Settlements has given Notice, that the following changes have been made in the buoyage of New harbour, Singapore, viz.:-

   TANJONG PAGAR WHARF.-A red nun hauling off buoy has been moored in 4 fathoms S. by E., 115 yards from the end of Pagar sea wall.

BRANI SHOALS.-S E. white buoy has been moved N.E. by E. E. 60 yards.

S. W. buoy.—? white buoy has been moored on the S.W. edge of the shoal in 3 fathoms, with the

end of Pagar sea wall bearing E.N.E. distant nearly 4 cables. N.W. white buoy has been moved E. N. 90 yards.

N.E. white buoy has been moved North 80 yards.

BRANI REEF.-S.E. buoy.—A black nun buoy has been moored in 3 fathoms on the S.E. end of Brani reef, with

Teregeh spit beacon bearing S. W. by W. distant 14 cables.

N. W. buoy.-A black nun buoy has been placed on the edge of the Brani reef, off Brani bay, in 5

fathoms, with the red beacon on the north shore bearing N. 3 W. distant nearly 3 cables.

MEANDER SHOAL.-S. E. red buoy has been moved East 20 yards.

N. W. red buoy has been moved N. by W. W. 40 yards.

   The channel between Tanjong Pagar and Timbaga rocks has been named North channel; that between the Timbaga rocks and Brani shoals, Middle channel; and that between Brani shoals and Brani reef, South channel.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 10 Easterly in 1876.]

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By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 31st March 1876.

FREDK. J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

    This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Main strait of Singapore, No. 2404; Singapore roads, No. 1995; and Singapore. Now h?thour. No, 2023; Also, China Sea Directory, Vol. I., page 280.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JULY, 1876.

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The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 44.]

JAPAN-NIPON, WEST COAST.

Flashing Light on Tsuno-Sima (Kado-Sima).

      The Japanese Government has given Notice, that on the 1st March 1876, a light would be exhibited from a lighthouse recently erected on the northwest point of Tsuno-sima (Kado-sima) west coast of Nipon.

     The light is a flashing white light, showing a flash every ten seconds, visible seaward over an arc of 240 degrees, or between the bearings of N. W. and S.W. by W.; it is elevated 142 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather should be seen from a distance of 18 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is of the first order.

The lighthouse, 100 feet high, is circular and built of granite. Position, lat. 34° 21′ 30′′ N., long. 130° 50′ E.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 41° Westerly in 1876.]

By Command of their Lordships,

FREDK. J. EVANS

Hydrographer.

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 18th April 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Nipon, Kiusiu, &c., Nos. 2347 and 358; and Pacific Ocean, No. 781: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, Japan, &c., page 30; and China Sea Directory, Vol. IV., page 313.

No. 132.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

Government of India.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 2.]

BAY OF BENGAL-COROMANDEL COAST.

Hope Island Light.

With reference to Notice to Mariners, No. 9 (for No. 9 read No. 1), dated the 12th January 1876, on the temporary discontinuance of Hope Island light during certain repairs to the lighthouse column:---

The Madras Government has given further Notice, that the light will not be discontinued, as the repairs can be effected without extinguishing the light.

The above Notice, therefore, is hereby cancelled.

By Direction of the Government of India,

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Superintendent, Marine Surveys..

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 22nd January 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Bay of Bengal, No. 70 a; Coromandel Coast, No. 71a; and Coringa on Cocanada. Bay, No. 81 also Admiralty List of Lights in South of Africa, China, &c., 1875, page 12; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I., page 463.

If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions. to which it relates.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 4.]

SUMATRA-MALACCA STRAIT-NORTH ENTRANCE.

(1.) Pulo Brasse Auxiliary Light.

The following information has been published by the Hydrographer to the British Admiralty

.......

     With reference to Notice to Mariners, No. 144, dated 9th October 1875, on the establishment of a light on the north point of Pulo Brasse, and the intended exhibition of an auxiliary light.

The Netherlands Government has given further Notice, that the auxiliary light is now exhibited below the principal light.

     The auxiliary light is a fixed red light, visible through an arc of 90 degrees, between the bearings of S. by E. E. and E. by N. N., elevated 430 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather should be seen from a distance of 8

miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric or by lenses, of the fourth order.

The light indicates the positions of the islands and shoals that lie to the north-west of the lighthouse.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JULY, 1876.

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The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 44.]

JAPAN-NIPON, WEST COAST.

Flashing Light on Tsuno-Sima (Kado-Sima).

      The Japanese Government has given Notice, that on the 1st March 1876, a light would be exhibited from a lighthouse recently erected on the northwest point of Tsuno-sima (Kado-sima) west coast of Nipon.

     The light is a flashing white light, showing a flash every ten seconds, visible seaward over an arc of 240 degrees, or between the bearings of N. W. and S.W. by W.; it is elevated 142 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather should be seen from a distance of 18 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is of the first order.

The lighthouse, 100 feet high, is circular and built of granite. Position, lat. 34° 21′ 30′′ N., long. 130° 50′ E.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 41° Westerly in 1876.]

By Command of their Lordships,

FREDK. J. EVANS

Hydrographer.

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 18th April 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Nipon, Kiusiu, &c., Nos. 2347 and 358; and Pacific Ocean, No. 781: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, Japan, &c., page 30; and China Sea Directory, Vol. IV., page 313.

No. 132.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

Government of India.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 2.]

BAY OF BENGAL-COROMANDEL COAST.

Hope Island Light.

With reference to Notice to Mariners, No. 9 (for No. 9 read No. 1), dated the 12th January 1876, on the temporary discontinuance of Hope Island light during certain repairs to the lighthouse column:---

The Madras Government has given further Notice, that the light will not be discontinued, as the repairs can be effected without extinguishing the light.

The above Notice, therefore, is hereby cancelled.

By Direction of the Government of India,

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Superintendent, Marine Surveys..

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 22nd January 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Bay of Bengal, No. 70 a; Coromandel Coast, No. 71a; and Coringa on Cocanada. Bay, No. 81 also Admiralty List of Lights in South of Africa, China, &c., 1875, page 12; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I., page 463.

If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions. to which it relates.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 4.]

SUMATRA-MALACCA STRAIT-NORTH ENTRANCE.

(1.) Pulo Brasse Auxiliary Light.

The following information has been published by the Hydrographer to the British Admiralty

.......

     With reference to Notice to Mariners, No. 144, dated 9th October 1875, on the establishment of a light on the north point of Pulo Brasse, and the intended exhibition of an auxiliary light.

The Netherlands Government has given further Notice, that the auxiliary light is now exhibited below the principal light.

     The auxiliary light is a fixed red light, visible through an arc of 90 degrees, between the bearings of S. by E. E. and E. by N. N., elevated 430 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather should be seen from a distance of 8

miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric or by lenses, of the fourth order.

The light indicates the positions of the islands and shoals that lie to the north-west of the lighthouse.

294

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE. 8TH JULY, 1876.

(2.) Island between Pulo Nias and Sumatra.

The Netherlands Government has given Notice, that a low barren island, Konig Willem island, has been discovered in the strait between Pulo Nias and Sumatra, lying S. E. E. about 10 miles from Pulo Doca.

About 8 miles eastward of Konig Willem is situated a white rock, at 2 miles from which the sea was observed to break. Position of the island, lat. 1° 24′ N., long. 98° 17′ E. Position of White rock, fat. 1° 27′ N., long. 98° 24′ E.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 14° Easterly in 1876.]

By direction of the Government of India,

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 23rd March 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Superintendent, Marine Surveys.

(1) Acheen head to Diamond point, No. 219; Sumatra island, west coast, No. 2760; Indian Ocean, No. 748 ; and Bengal bay, No. 70 b ; also Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., 1876, No. 100 a; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I, page 593.

(2) Indian Ocean, No. 748 ; and Sumatra, west coast, No. 2760; also Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I., page 626.

If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Direc- tions to which it relates.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 5.]

INDIAN OCEAN.

Vessels trading to R?union.

The following Notice has been published by the British Board of Trade :-

   "The Board of Trade, in consequence of information which they have received, deem it their duty to caution Owners and Masters of British vessels employed in trading with R?union, that vessels arriving in the roadstead off that place, between the months of November and March, incur great risk from hurricanes."

   In reproducing the above Notice, Mariners are reminded that the island of R?union possesses no safe ports where ships can be sheltered from bad weather. The attention of Owners and Masters of British vessels is drawn to the great risk incurred by accepting freights for that island to arrive during the hurricane months (November to March), and it is sug- gested that they should have it distinctly stated in the Charter-party, that the cargo shall be discharged only at the roadstead of St. Denis; as from this position a vessel can, in the event of a hurricane setting in, easily proceed to sea.

By Direction of the Government of India,

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 27th March, 1876.

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Superintendent, Marine Surveys.

This Notice has reference to Admiralty Chart:-R?union No. 1497, Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I., page 529.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 9.)*

BAY OF BENGAL-BRITISH BURMA.

Buoyage of Kyouk-Phyou.

The following information has been received from Navigating Lieutenant F. W. JARRAD, R.N., Commanding the Indian Government Surveying Vessel Clyde.

   A black can buoy, not hitherto shown on the Admiralty Charts, is placed in 10 fathoms, low water ordinary spring tides, at the extremity of the rocks off Saddle Island, in the following position-

Saddle island north peak................ Pagoda rock......

.S. 20° E., 1 miles. ..N. 62° E., 4 miles.

   Caution.-Vessels from the southward should steer to pass about one mile north of the above buoy, and not haul to the south-east until Saddle island bears South.

The Channel between the North and Bombay shoals is marked by the following buoys :-

A red spiral buoy on the south edge of the North Shoal.

A black spiral buoy on the north extremity of the Bombay shoal.

   A spiral buoy, coloured red and black horizontally with stuff and globe, is moored about 50 yards south-east of the least water (8 feet) on the Reliance shoal.

Directions.--Vessels entering Kyouk-Phyou should steer in with Pagoda rock bearing East, until Saddle island bears South, when they may alter course to pass midway between the buoys off the North and Bombay shoals. Pass not less than 2 cables to the northward of the buoy on the Reliance shoal, after rounding which, haul to the south-east and anchor in from 9 to 11 fathoms (low water) with the pier (near the site of Fort Dalhousie ) bearing from West to W. N. W.

[Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 2° 35′ Easterly in 1876.]

By Direction of the Government of India,

JOHN HENRY ELLIS, STAFF COMMANDER R.N.,

Deputy Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DAPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 16th May 1876.

   This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Kyouk Phyou harbour, No. 831; Sheet 1:-Elephant point to Cheduba, No. 821; and Bay of Bengal, No. 70 b:-also Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I., page 490.

    If this Notice is received on boardship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JULY, 1876.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 10.)

INDIA, WEST COAST-KATTYWAR.

Fixed White Light at Bet or Beyt ( Gulf of Cutch).

295

Information has been received from the Agent to the Governor-General at Baroda, that a light has been exhibited from a light-house recently erected on a rocky eminence at the north-east end of Sainia or Say?ni Island.

The light is a fixed white light at an elevation of 35 feet above high-water, and in clear weather is visible, through an are of 180°, from a distance of 12 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric, or by lenses, of the fourth order.

The light-house, 18 feet high, is of stone masonry, and situated in lat. 22° 29′ 0′′ N., long. 69° 4′ 30′′ E.

By Direction of the Government of India,

JOHN HENRY ELLIS, Staff Comdr., R. N.,

Deputy Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 22nd May 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Beyt harbour, No. 47; Sind and Cutch Coast, No. 42; Cutch Gulf, No. 43; Sheet 1, Cutch Gulf to Viziadroog. &c., No. 2736; Indian Ocean, Sheet 2, Northern Portion, No. 748b: also, Admiralty list of lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., 1875; Admiralty West Coast of Hindoostan Pilot, page 196; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I, page 349.

If this Notice is received on boardship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE,

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 11.1

INDIA, WEST COAST-KATTYWAR. Fixed White Light at Porbandar.

     Information has been received from the British Political Agent at Kattywar, that the light hitherto displayed at Por- bandar has been replaced by a more powerful one.

The light is a fixed white light, exhibited from a tower in the town wall, at an elevation of 85 feet above high-water, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 15 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric, or by lenses, of the fourth order. Position, lat. 21° 37′ 10′′ N., long. 69° 35′ 0′′ E.

By Direction of the Government of India,

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Comdr. (late 1. N.),

Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 30th May 1876.

      This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts: Sind and Cutch Coast, No. 42; Sheet 1: Cutch Gulf to Viziadroog, &c., No. 2,736; and Indian Ocean, Sheet 2: No. 748b: also, Admiralty list of lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., page 8; Admiralty West Coast of Hindoostan Pilot, page 191; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I, page 355.

       If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

NOTICE.

The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

No. 125.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to approve of the following Scale of Fares for Public Chairs proceeding to Victoria Peak and Gap, within the limits comprised from the Dock Yard Gate to the Harbour Master's Office.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JULY, 1876.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 10.)

INDIA, WEST COAST-KATTYWAR.

Fixed White Light at Bet or Beyt ( Gulf of Cutch).

295

Information has been received from the Agent to the Governor-General at Baroda, that a light has been exhibited from a light-house recently erected on a rocky eminence at the north-east end of Sainia or Say?ni Island.

The light is a fixed white light at an elevation of 35 feet above high-water, and in clear weather is visible, through an are of 180°, from a distance of 12 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric, or by lenses, of the fourth order.

The light-house, 18 feet high, is of stone masonry, and situated in lat. 22° 29′ 0′′ N., long. 69° 4′ 30′′ E.

By Direction of the Government of India,

JOHN HENRY ELLIS, Staff Comdr., R. N.,

Deputy Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 22nd May 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Beyt harbour, No. 47; Sind and Cutch Coast, No. 42; Cutch Gulf, No. 43; Sheet 1, Cutch Gulf to Viziadroog. &c., No. 2736; Indian Ocean, Sheet 2, Northern Portion, No. 748b: also, Admiralty list of lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., 1875; Admiralty West Coast of Hindoostan Pilot, page 196; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I, page 349.

If this Notice is received on boardship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE,

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 11.1

INDIA, WEST COAST-KATTYWAR. Fixed White Light at Porbandar.

     Information has been received from the British Political Agent at Kattywar, that the light hitherto displayed at Por- bandar has been replaced by a more powerful one.

The light is a fixed white light, exhibited from a tower in the town wall, at an elevation of 85 feet above high-water, and visible in clear weather from a distance of 15 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptric, or by lenses, of the fourth order. Position, lat. 21° 37′ 10′′ N., long. 69° 35′ 0′′ E.

By Direction of the Government of India,

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Comdr. (late 1. N.),

Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 30th May 1876.

      This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts: Sind and Cutch Coast, No. 42; Sheet 1: Cutch Gulf to Viziadroog, &c., No. 2,736; and Indian Ocean, Sheet 2: No. 748b: also, Admiralty list of lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., page 8; Admiralty West Coast of Hindoostan Pilot, page 191; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I, page 355.

       If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

NOTICE.

The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

No. 125.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to approve of the following Scale of Fares for Public Chairs proceeding to Victoria Peak and Gap, within the limits comprised from the Dock Yard Gate to the Harbour Master's Office.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 8TH JULY, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

299

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Local Correspondence is that between Hongkong, Macao, the Ports of China and Japan, Saigon, Bangkok, and the Philippines.

Mails are closed for Canton or Macao by every Steamer which leaves for either of those places.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 7th July, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER,

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DATE.

300

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, ST? JULY, 1876.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 7TH JULY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

10 A.M.

NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

Baro-

Thermo-

Baro-

meter.

meter.

meter.

Thermo-

meter.

Self Registering.

Baro-

Thermo-

meter.

meter.

Min.

Mar.

July

""

""

"

"

""

HOZ

1

29.91

80.5

29.90

82

78

29.97

79

29.95

80

77

29.97

79

29.94

81.5

77

29.86

80

29.84

83

29.83

79

29.83

79

? 78

6

29.90

81

29.90

82

7

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29.89

82

29.89

2 K N R **R

85

29.88

78

84

29.93

79

29.88

80

79

29.73

84.5

87

29.80

81

78

83.5

29.86

79

79

84

29.86

82

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

BAROMETER.

*NOON

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,823 feet.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

*NOON

6 P.M.

GA.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering

WINDS.

RAIN.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

Min. Max.

NOON.

6 A.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn. F. Dirn.

NOON.

6 P.M.

F.

In inches [during the previous 24 hours.

NOON.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

1876.

July 1 28.06 28.09 28.09 28.07 28.07 73.0 73.0 73.0 73.0 72.5 73.0 71.075.0

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4 E

4 E

4

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1 SE

0 Calm

2 SE

1 W

2

2.48

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3

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in fog; 3 P.M., fog with heavy showers. Fog with openings and showery at intervals

throughout.

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6 A.M., wet fog and showery at intervals; 4 P.M.,

clear, cloudy.

DATE.

BAROMETER.

REGISTER AT GUNPOWDER DEF?T, KOWLOON BAY.

HYGROMETER.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

THERMO-

METER.

Self Registering,

WINDS.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

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3 P.M.

6 P.M.

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55 P.M.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

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NOON. Dirn. F.

6 A.M.

NOON.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F. Dirn.

F.

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0 E

"

"

329.73 29.75 29.75 29.72 29.69 78.0 82.5 82.5

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3)

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5 29.60 29.61 29.62 29.61 29.60 89.0 80.5 81.5 79.0

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79.0 79.0 78.0 85.0 Ε

77.0 78.5 80.0 77.0 84.0 SE

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84.0 83.0 79.0 80.0 81.0 77.0 85.0 Calm

1 Calin

1 Calm

0 SW

I SW

2 SE

{} ESE

2 E

0 WSW

0 W

1 SW

1

1

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; 3 P.M., heavy showers; 6 P.M.,

cloudy and gloomy.

6 A., cloudy and fine; noon, overcast, with rain; 6 r.m.,

cloudy and fine.

1

Fine and cloudy throughout.

1

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1 SE

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7 29.67 29.67 29.68 29.69 29.66 80.5

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WANTE

ANTED a Person to act as Turn-

key in Victoria Gaol.

Salary ?90 per annum with Uniform and Quarters.

“THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

ORDINANCE, 1867.”

T is hereby notified that the First Floor of

the House hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 94. Wellington Street, was on the fifth day of July, 1876, pursuant to Section XXIII of

Application to be made to the Acting the above Ordinance, declared by me under my

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Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

Thursdays.

Jurisdiction on Mondays and

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

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By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

Hand and Seal of Office to be an Unlicensed Brothel.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

IT

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T is hereby notified that the Second Floor of the House hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 95, Wellington Street, was on the fifth day of July, 1876, pursuant to Section XXIII of the above Ordinance, declared by me under my Hand and Seal of Office to be an Unli- censed Brothel.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Arting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

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No. 29.

No. 8.

Public by Suthority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 15TH JULY, 1876.

[L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION,

VOL. XXII.

     By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 The Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:-

No. 5 of 1876, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants:

     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.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 13th Day of July, 1876.

No. 133.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Government Officers who draw Allowances for Chinese Teachers are notified that they cannot discontinue their studies before receiving a final Certificate from the Board of Examiners. Those who fail to comply with this Regulation, or to conform to the authorised course of study, will have to refund the whole Allowance drawn, at the rate of $20 a month, unless His Excellency the Governor should see fit to order otherwise.

By Command,

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J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 134.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return, received from Mr. HENRY DICKIE, of the quantity of Spirits distilled at the China Sugar Refinery, is published for general information.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 10th May, 1876,

By Cominand,

Gallons. 10,695

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary's Office Hongkons

Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 15TH JULY, 1876.

NOTICE.

It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

NOTICE.

The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

W. M. Deane, Captain Superintendent of Police.

WEATHER TABLES FOR THE WEEK ENDING 14TH JULY, 1876.

REGISTER AT HARBOUR MASTER'S OFFICE, PRAYA WEST.

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NOON.

4 P.M.

THERMOMETER.

1876.

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Baros

There

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Thermo-

meter.

meter.

aeter.

meter.

meter.

Max.

July

29.87

81

29.87

81

79.5

84

29.83

79.5

9

29.88

81

29.87

82

79

85

29.80

82

7

10

29.94

82

29.93

82

79

85

29.89

81

22

11

29.94

79

29.03

83

78.5

84

29.86

84

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12

29.94

82.5

29.94

83.5

79

85

29.90

80

27

B

29.96

82

29.95

83.5

70

85

29.91

84.5

14

29.92

82

29.92

80

79.5

87

29.85

82

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REGISTER AT BLOCK HOUSE, VICTORIA PEAK.

Height above Sea Level 1,893 feet.

THERMO-

BAROMETER.

HYGROMETER.

WINDS.

KAIN.

DATE.

DRY BULB.

WET BULB.

MLTER,

Belf

Registering

6 A.M.

9 A.M.

NOON.

3 P.M.

6 P.M.

6 A.M.

Noox.

G P.M.

6 A M.

NOON.

G P.M.

Min. Mar. 6 A.M.

Force, Dange from 0 to 12.

NOON.

GP.M.

In inches during the precious 24 hours.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER,

NOON. Dir. P. Dirn. P. Dirn.

F.

NOON.

1876.

July 828.05 28.06 28.06 28.03 28.02) 72.0 72.5 71.0 71.5 72.0 71.0 72.0 75.0 [SW 3

S

2 SE

4

1.68

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55

928.06 28.06 28.06 28.00 28.01 72.0 73.0 78.0 72.0 73.0 73.0 71.0 73.0 SE

+1.

E

4 SSW

0.16

21

10 28.06 28.12 28.11 28.08 28.07173.0 71.5 72.0 78.0 71.5

!

!

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4 S

4 S

#

1.26

4 S

1 SE

5

0.21

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6 A.M., squally with rain and fog; 2 P.M., over-

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!

?

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1328.11 28.14 28.14 28.10 28.1072.5 76.0 73.5 72.5 75.0 73.0 71.5 76.5 ESE

14 26.09 28.10 28.10 28.05 28.0573.0 74.0 73.5 72.5 73.0 71.0 72.0 77.0 E

1 ESE

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4

0.34

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do.

do.

4 ESE

4 E

#SSE

2 SE

0.29

0.16

GA.M., slight fog and showery; 9 A.M., fine,

clear, cloudy.

6 A.M., overcast, clear; 10 A.M., squally with fog

and rain; 1 P.M., fine, cloudy, horizon clear.

REGISTER AT Gunpowder DEP?T, KOWLOON BAY.

DATE.

BAROMETER.

HYGROMSTER.

DRY BULA.

WET BULB,

THERMO-

WINDS.

METER.

Self Registering

Min. Mar.

NOON.

Force, range from 0 to 12.

6 A.M.

Νουν.

Dirn. F. Dira. F.

REMARKS AS TO WEATHER.

6 P.M.

Dirn. F.

1870. July 829.64 29.67 29.67 29.66 29.64 80.0 82.0 81.0 79.0 79.0 79.0 79.0.87.0 | Calm

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!

0 ESE

1 SE

1 Cal?n

1 F

1 ESE

1

6 A.M., cloudy and fine; noon, cloudy, fine and showery :

!

3 SE

2

I

1220.71 29.72 29.72 0.70 29.70 80.5

84.0 84.5 78.0 79.0 80.0 77.0.85.0 SE

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0 ESE

1 E

2 ESE

1

1

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18 29.78 29.74 29.75 29.74 29.71, 79.0

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1 E

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1

"

6 P.M., cloudy and fine.

6 A.M., cloudy, fine and showery; noon, cloudy and fine;

6 P.M., overcast, and showery.

6 A.M., overcast and heavy showers; 6 P.M., cloudy and

fine.

Cloudy, fine and showery throughout.

6 A.M., cloudy, fine and showery; 6 P.M., fine and cloudy.

do.

?

1429.71 29,72 29.73 29.70 29.65 $1.5

79.5 84.0 79.0 77.0 78.0 77.0, 86.0 Calm 0 NW

1 ESE

1

6A.M., cloudy and fine; 11 A.M., heavy showers; 6 P.M.,

fine and cloudy.

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No. 30.

No. 135.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 22ND JULY, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Chinese Emigration Amendment Ordinance, No. 5 of 1876, which came into force by Proclamation published in the Government Gazette of the 15th instant, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary,

:

HONGKONG.

ANNO TRICESIMO NONO

VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 5 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legisla

tive Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants.

66 to sea,

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that no

[26th April, 1876.]

WHEREAS by section V of "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874," it is enacted passenger ship, except ships about to proceed on a voyage of not more than thirty days' duration within the meaning of section VIII of this Ordinance, shall clear out or proceed and the Emigration Officer shall not grant the certificate prescribed by section IV of 'The Chi- nese Passengers' Act, 1855,' unless the master of such ship shall be provided with a licence under the "hand of the Governor and the public seal of the Colony to be obtained in manner hereinafter mentioned"; and (paragraph 2) "that it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, from time to time, to exempt from the operation of this section, any mail steamers or other vessels which are subject to the provisions of "The Chinese Passengers Act, 1855,' provided that the Chinese passengers proceeding in such vessels "be free emigrants and under no contract of service whatever"; and whereas it is expedient that every Chinese passenger ship should be provided with a licence, and that the fee chargeable upon such licence should be reduced, and that the law should be amended as hereinafter provided: Be it therefore enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:---

     I. Section V of "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874" is hereby repealed, and the second section of this Ordinance is enacted instead thereof, and shall be read as if it had originally been inserted in the place of the said section V; and in any new edition of the Ordinances may be printed as section V of the said Ordinance.

Licensing of Chinese Passenger Ships."

Title.

Preamble.

Repeal.

II. No Chinese passenger ship shall clear out or proceed to sea, and the Emigration Officer shall not No Chinese passenger grant the certificate prescribed by section IV of "The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855," unless the master ship to proceed to sea of such ship shall be provided with a licence under the hand of the Governor and the public seal of the without a licence from Colony, or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer, to be obtained in manner hereinafter men- [Ordinance 4 of 1870, tioned.

sec. 3.]

the Governor.

in the Colony.

2. Whenever any Chinese passenger ship is about to proceed to sea upon any voyage of more than Time and mode of seven days' duration, the owners or charterers of such ship, or, if absent from the Colony, their respective application for licence agents, may, before such ship is laid on for the conveyance of Chinese emigrants, and before any dep?t is

[Ibid, sec. 4.] opened for their reception, apply in writing to the Colonial Secretary for a licence under the hand of the Governor and the public seal of the Colony for the conveyance of such emigrants and shall furnish all particulars as to the destination of the said ship and as to all other matters relating to the intended voyage and emigration which may be required of them.

308

Time and mode of

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JULY, 1876.

3. Whenever any Chinese passenger ship, which is not provided with a licence covering her intended application for licence voyage, is about to proceed with free Chinese emigrants under no contract of service whatever from any at the ports out of the

        port in China, or within one hundred miles of the Coast thereof, upon a voyage of not more than thirty Colony.

days' duration, the owners or charterers of such ship, or, if absent, their respective agents, may, before such ship is laid on for the conveyance of Chinese emigrants, and before any dep?t is opened for their reception, apply in writing to the Emigration Officer at such port for a licence under his hand and seal for the conveyance of such emigrants upon the intended voyage only, and shall furnish all particulars as to the destination of the said ship, and as to all other matters relating to the intended voyage and emigra- tion which may be required of them.

Punishment for

furnishing untrue

particulars. [Ibid, sec. 5.]

General licences to

mail steamers, &c.

Conditions of licence and amount of fee. [Ibid, sec. 6.]

4. All such particulars shall, if so ordered, be verified upon oath before the Emigration Officer or any Justice of the Peace, and every person who shall knowingly furnish untrue particulars, shall be liable to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for any period not exceeding six calendar months, and to a fine not exceeding one hundred dollars, either in addition to or in substitution of such imprisonment.

5. The Governor in Council may, at his discretion, grant to any vessel a general licence for any period, or for any number of voyages, or for voyages to and from any specified port or ports, upon the condition that the vessel provided with such licence shall carry only free passengers under no contract of service whatever, except as hereinafter mentioned.

6. The granting of any licence shall be in the discretion of the Governor in Council, and in cases within the third paragraph of this section, shall be in the discretion of the Emigration Officer, and in every case shall be subject to the payment of a fee of five dollars, and to such conditions as may, from time to time, be prescribed under instructions from Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, and the may impose conditions. Governor in Council may impose such conditions on the granting of any licence as he shall think expe- dient in each particular case, provided the same shall not be contrary to or inconsistent with such instruc-

Governor in Council

Licence to specify time of departure; proviso

tions.

7. Every licence, other than a general licence granted under this section in respect of any Chinese for extension thereof. Passenger ship shall specify the period within which such ship shall clear out and proceed to sea: Provided always that it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, or Emigration Officer who granted the licence, from time to time, to extend such period.

[Ibid, sec. 7.]

The Governor may

authorise labourers

and servants to be

8. The Governor in Council may, at his discretion, authorise any person to engage any specified number of Chinese artisans, mechanics, labourers, or servants for any person resident in any British possession, engaged for persons in and to make contracts in writing on behalf of such resident with the persons so engaged. Every such British possessions. contract shall be made in triplicate, and one part shall be lodged in the office of the Emigration Officer;

and such part shall be admissible in evidence without a stamp.

Ordinance 5 of 1874

not to prevent Chinese travelling in first or second cabin as other nationalities.

passengers from

Power to remove

master or other officer. [Ibid, sec. 8.]

Power to revoke and cancel licence. [Ibid, sec. 9.]

   Breach of condition of licence.

  Application of penalty for breach of this

   Ordinance recoverable under " The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855." [Ibid, sec. 10.]

  Regulations of schedule A of "Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855," not to be affected by this section.

Suspending clause.

Any vessel provided with a general licence may carry any persons so engaged without thereby affecting her licence.

9. Nothing in "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874," shall prevent passengers, natives of Asia, from travelling in the first class cabin of any vessel which is provided with a general licence, on the same terms as passengers of other nationalities; or in the first or second class cabin, if the vessel carries more than two classes of passengers.

Such passengers are hereby exempted from the necessity of obtaining contract passage tickets, or of sub- mitting themselves to be mustered or inspected by any Emigration Officer, or medical officer, or other person. Such passengers shall, however, be reckoned in calculating the number of passengers, natives of Asia, who are carried by the said vessel.

10. In case it shall be shown to the satisfaction of the Governor in Council, at any time before the departure of a Chinese passenger ship, that the master, mate, or any other officer of such ship is unfit for the proper discharge of his duties by reason of incompetency or misconduct, or for any other sufficient cause, it shall be lawful for the Governor, by order under his hand, to discharge and remove such master, mate, or other officer from the said ship, and thereupon the owners or charterers thereof, or their agents, shall forthwith appoint a master, or mate, or other officer, as the case may be, to be approved by the Emigration Officer, in the place of the one so discharged and removed as aforesaid.

11. In any of the following cases, namely:-

(a.) If it shall appear to the satisfaction of the Governor in Council, or Emigration Officer, at any time before the departure of a Chinese passenger ship, that the particulars furnished to him in relation thereto under the second paragraph of this section are untrue, or that

any condition of the said licence has been violated;

(b.) If any Chinese passenger ship shall fail to clear out and proceed to sea, within the period spe-

4

cified in the licence granted under this section, or within such extended period as aforesaid;

(c.) If the owners or charterers of a Chinese passenger ship shall fail forthwith to appoint a master, mate, or other officer to be approved as aforesaid, in the place of any master, mate, or other officer discharged under the tenth paragraph of this section;

It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council or Emigration Officer to revoke the licence granted by him under this section in respect of such Chinese passenger ship, and to order that the said ship be seized and detained until her emigration papers (if already granted) be delivered up to be cancelled.

12. The breach of any condition of a licence granted under this section shall be deemed a breach of a regulation respecting Chinese passenger ships within the meaning of section II of "The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855."

13. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to apply the whole or any part of the penalty recoverable in case of the non-observance or non-performance of the regulations of this section under the provisions of section V of "The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855," towards the expenses of reconveying to their homes intending emigrants by any vessel in respect of which the licence granted under this section shall have been revoked in manner hereinbefore provided.

14. Nothing in this section shall be deemed to affect the regulations contained in schedule A of "The Chinese Passengers' Act, 1855.”

III. This Ordinance shall not come into operation until Her Majesty's confirmation of the same shall have been proclaimed by the Governor.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 26th day of April, 1876.

H. ERNEST WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

Νο. 136.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JULY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

309

    Notice is hereby given, that Colonial Register No. 2 of 1875, granted to the Steam-Launch City of Whampoa, has been cancelled.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 19th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 137.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint provisionally, and until further notice, F. S. IIUFFAM, Esquire, to be Official Trustee.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

NOTIFICATION.

open

It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

No. 138.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 59.

CHINA SEA.

YANGTZE RIVER.-SHANGHAI DISTRICT.

Blockhouse Shoal Buoys.

Notice is hereby given that on or about the 15th July a new red buoy, 10 feet in diameter at the water line and surmounted by a black cage, will be placed on the S. E. extreme of the Blockhouse Shoal.

The present

red buoy, 6 feet in diameter at the water line and surmounted by a conical frustum cage, will be moved about two miles further up the river.

Both buoys will be on the starboard hand of the navigable channel in entering from the sea.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 7th July, 1876.

DAVID M. HENDERSON,

Engineer-in-Chief.

?

No. 139.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Table of Meteorological Observations, taken at the Temporary Government Civil Hospital during the Month of June, 1876, is published for general information.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 22nd July, 1876.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE, 1876. 172 feet above mean low level of Spring Tides.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

HYGROMETER.

WIND.

CLOUD.

RAIN IN

INCHES

DAY OF MONTH,

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

DAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

IN THE SHADE.

Max, and Min, of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

MAX.

SUN,

BILE

IN

VACUO.

MAX.

DIUR-

SUN, MIN. NAL BULB

ON

RANGE,

Ex- GRASS. IN

POSED.

SHADE.

9 A.M.

3 P.M.

Min.

Max.

Temp. at

Noon.

DIURNAL

RANGE, BULB

EXPOSED.

IN SOIL,

MIN. DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN SHADE. SHADE.

6

HUMIDITY

COMPLETE SATURATION

=100.

DEW POINT.

QUARTER.

INCHES

DEEP.

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

A.M.

3 P.M.

9 A.M.

DURING

THE

PREVI-

OUS 24

HOURS.

0-10.

9 A.M. 3 P.M.

1

2

Friday,

Thursday,

29.75

29.68

74.0

83.0

80.0

29.75

29.68

74.0

81.0

83.0

146. 112.

112.

9.0

48.0

4

3 Saturday,

Sunday,

29.77

29.70

76.0

87.0

84.0

29.79

29.75

76.0

86.0

83.0

Monday,

29.84

29.84

77.0

86.0

83 0

6. Tuesday,

29.78

29.73

77.0 88.0

83.0

Wednesday,

29.74

29.69

77.0

85.0

83.0

* Thursday,

29.72

29.67

78.0 85.0

Friday,

29.70

29.66

78.0 87.0

85.0

143.

10

Saturday,

29.76

29.71

78.0 86.0

84.0

11

Sunday,

29.76

29.09

78.0 86.0

84.0

12

Monday,

29.76

29.72

79.0 87.0

85.0

13. Tuesday,

29.76

29.70

79.0 86.0

14

Wednesday,

29.76

29.72

79.0 88.0

85.0

15 Thursday,

29.81

29.75

80.0 88.0

85.0

16

Friday,

29.84

29.76

80.0 87.0

84.0

156.

17 Saturday,

29.80

29.72

80.0 87.0

84.0

18 Sunday,

29.77

29.72

19

Monday,

29.79

29.74

20 Tuesday,

29.80

29 74

21

Wednesday,

29.75

29.70

22 Thursday,.

29.70

29.70

23

Friday,

29.70

29.68

24

Saturday,

29.72

* 29.68

25 Sunday,

Monday,

29.72

29.68

80.0 88.0

28

26

27 Tuesday,

29 | Thursday,·

30

20.72

29 66

80.0 88.0 80.0 88.0 860 80 0 88.0 86.0 80.0 88.0 86.0 80.0 89.0 87.0 89.0 88.0 87.0 79.0 87.0 86.0 86.0 80.0 89.0 87.0

152.

151.

152.

47.0

81.0

29.70

29.68

71.0 80.0 77.0 186.

Wednesday,

29.63

29.60

75.0 84.0

82.0

131.

29.63

29.60

74.0 81.0

79.0

Friday,

29.65

29.64

75.0

84.0 82.0

84.

146.

64.0 76.0 79.0 81.0 75.0 76.0 80.

146 64.0 9.0 48.0 76.0 79.0 83.0 75.0 153. 114. 65.0 11.0 49.0 77.0 80.0 85.0 77.0 114.

153. 65.0 10.0 49.0 82.0

77.0 84.0 78.0 78.0

139. 106. 65.0 9.0 41.0 78.0 82.0 84.0 78.0 78.0 80. 143. 110. 67.0 9.0 43.0 78.0 82.0 84.0 77.0 78.0 76. 143. 110. 66.0 8.0 44.0 78.0 83.0

82.0 78.0 78.0 80.

83.0 143. 110. 66.0 7.0 44.0 78.0 84.0 84.0 78.0 78.0 72. 110. 66.0 9.0 44.0 79.0 85.0 85.0 79.0 79.0 72.

110.

143. 66.0 8.0 44.0 79.0 83.0 84.0 78.0 78.0 76.

111.

148. 66.0 8.0 45.0 79.0 86.0 86.0 79.0 79.0 68.

149. 111. 66.0 8.0 45.0 79.0 86.0 85.0 79.0 79.0 68. 84.0 145. 111. 65.0 7.0 46.0 79.0 83.0 79.0

84.0 78.0

114.

156. 67.0 9.0 47.0 80.0 83.0 85.0 157. 114. 66.0 8.0 48.0 79.0 85.0 87.0 J14. 67.0 7.0 47.0 80.0 84.0 86.0 148. 113. 67.0 7.0 46.0 80.0 84.0 85.0 80.0 80.0 76.

80.

149.

86.0 113. 67.0 8.0 46.0 80.0 84.0 86.0 80.0 81.0 80.

113.

148. 67.0 46.0

8.0 80.0 85.0 87.0 80.0 81.0 76.

114.

151. 68.0 8.0 46.0 81.0 86.0 87.0 81.0 81.0 152. 114. 67.0 8.0 47.0 80.0 86.0 87.0 81.0 81.0

68.0

114. 9.0 46.0 81.0 86.0 87.0 82.0

81.0

67.0

114. 8.0 81.0

47.0 84.0 88.0 81.0 83.0 151. 114. 66.0 8.0 48.0 80.0 84.0 86.0 80.0 82.0 80. 8.0

114. 67.0 82.0 87.0 79.0 153. 114. 67.0 9.0 47.0 81.0 86.0 88.0 81.0 82. 62.0 9.0 20.0 77.0 77.0 78.0 74.0 63.0 78.0

101. 9.0 79.0

38.0 81.0 76.0 80. 62.0 7.0 18.0 77.0 77.0 78.0 75,0 110. 63.0 9.0 47.0 79.0 81.0 83.0

76.

72.3

72.5

E.

S.E.

77.0

80.

72.

72.3

73.0

S.

E.

78.0 85.

68.

75.0

73.4

W.

W.

80.

72.

75.3

74.0

E.

W.

0.21

72.

75.3

74.0

W.

W.

72.

73.6

74.0

W.

W.

76.

75.3

74.7 W.

W.

0.15

10

72.

74.0

74.6 W.

W.

72.

75.1

75.1 E.

W.

72.

74.7

74.0 S.

S.W.

68.

74.5

74.5

E.

E.

72.

74.5

75.1

Calin.

E.

0.04

76.

76.

74.7

75.7

M

0.24

80.0

79.0

80.

76.

76.3

76.7

W.

80.0

79.0

72.

69.

75.1 75.5

S.

79.0 80.0

76.

72.

75.7 76.1

E

0.47

77.4

76. 77.4 77.8

76.7

0.35

E.

0.12

73.

76.7

77.1

W.

76.

73.

77.8

77.1

0.32

76.

73.

77.8

77.1

76. 77.

77.8 78.8

0.24

85.

77.

79.0

79.8

0.51

80.

77.1

79.4

80.0

85.

69.

77.0 75.5

W.

W.

0.21

82.0

76.

73.

77.8

78.2

2.11

76.0 84.

89.

71.9

74.6

0.40

78.0

85.

85.

73.9

76.0

E.

1.22

76.0 89.

73.6

89.

74.6

S.W.

W.

0.46

10

77.0

78.0

80.

76.

743

74.7

E.

.....

...

310

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JULY, 1876.

11069777G∞ ∞ ∞ TOGO LO LO G

? ??? :

Mean

29.74

29.69

77.6 86.1

143.

83.9

109.

65.7 8.3

44.0 78.9 82.8

84.6

78.4

79.2

78.

74.

75.4

75.7

7.05

Summary of June, 1875:-Mean Shade Temp.,

.83.4

Total Rain f?ll,

13.40 inches.

Rain fell on 18 days.

1874:-

84.8

9.65

11

99

""

29

""

""

""

>>

"

"}

"2

1873:-

83.0

6.29

14

""

21

19

""

""

""

>>

""

""

1872:-

.83.8

16.27

21

>>

""

>>

"}

""

""

"}

"}

>>

1871:

.85.1

20.48

16

""

""

19

""

""

""

""

1870-

.85.9

5.04

23

C. J. WHARRY, M.D., Superintendent.

""

75

2:

23

"

"}

THE

HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT

GAZETTE,

22ND

JULY,

1876.

313

1876.

HABBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'?GUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FELT.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

THERMOMETER,

DAY AND

Baro-

HOUR.

DATE.

?METER|

WINDS

0 TO 12.

WINDA

WINDS

WEA- BARO- THER. METER

THERMOMETER,

THERMOMETER,

0 TO 12.

WEA- BARO

THER, METER?-

0 TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

WINDS

? TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

WEA BARO-

0 10 12. WEA-

In inches

THER. METER

THER. ETER

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet Direct. | Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

TIER.aring previous

24 hours.

Saturday,

9 29.87 84.0

15th

July,

3

Sunday,

16th

July

3

29.80 85.01

84.0 79.0? Calm

0

b.c.

29.66

81.0 79.0 Calm!

0

b.c.

29.77 83.0

$2.0 80.0 ENE

30

b.c.p.

?

Noon 29.85 | 83.0 86.0 80.0 83.0| 79.0] SW 29.81 81.5!

9 29.8783.0 83.0 78.5 Calm Noon 29.85 84.0 85.5 78.5 84.0 79.0 ESE

1

b.c.

29.66

:

86.0 78.0 84.0; 80.0) SW

1

b.c.p. 29.76 83.0 83.0 79.0 82.0 79.0 SE

3

b.c.p.

81.5 78.0 Calm

0

b.c.

20.64

:

:

:

:

83.5 80.0 Calm

0

b.c.

29.74 82.0!

81.0; 79,0 SE

3

??

b.c.p.

3

:

0

b.c.

29.65

:

80.0 78.0 Cali

0

b.c.p.

29.77 83.0]

2

b.c. 29.67

85.0 80.0 ESE

1 b.c. 29.63

Monday, 9 29.83 81.0|

17th

July,

Noon 29.81 83.5 86.5 78.0 83.0 79.0 N 8 29.75 84.3|

:

15

81.0 78.0 Calm

0

b.c.p. 29.62

:

:

:

::

1

81.0 79.5 WSW

2

Tuesday.

18th

*

29.74 83.0

:

:

:

b.c.p.

b.c.p. 29.58

29.62

85.5 78.0 84.0 80.0 ESE

$2.5 80.0 ESE

79.5 78.0 Calm

$3.5 77.0, 81.5 79.0 N

2

b.c.

20.78 83.0 83.0 79.0 82.0 80.0 E

3:

81.0 80.0 SW

2

1.0.

3

b.v.

1

b.c.

29.74 83.0

:

:

82.0 79.0 SE

2

b.c.

0

?

b.c.p. 29.78 83.0

:

81.0 79.0 SE

4

r.q.

1

b.c.p. 29.71 81.0 81.0 79.5 83.0 $1.0 SW

?

b.c.

:

#3.0 78.0 Calm

0

b.c.

29.53

July,

Noon 29.75 82.0 82.5 79.0, 82.0 78.0, SW 3 29.67 80,0

4

q.r.

29.55

:

:

$0.0 76.0 NW

b.c.

29.52

Wednesday,

*

29.74 81.5!

810; 79.0 SW

4

o.c.p.

29.52

:

:

:

:

:

:|:

83.0 79.0] WSW│

2

b.c.p. 29.67 $4.0

80.5 77.5 Calm

0

b.c.

:

86.0 78.0 81.0 79.0 SW

81.0 79.5 NW

4

o.q.r.

1

b.c.

19th

Noon

?:

29.78 84.0 87.5 79.0 83.0 79.0 SW

2

O.C.

July,

00

3

29.71 82.0

Thursday,

9 29.81 79.0?

20th Noon 29.82 79,5 88,0. 77.5: 80,0| 78,0. ENE

21:

82.0 80.0 SW

1

29.53

o.c.p. 29.52

?:

79.0 77.0 Calm

0

o.c.p.

29.57

:|:

:

.

?????

1

0.c.r.

29.60

July,

3

29.78 82.0

82.0 79.0 E

1

o.c.r.

29.59

9 29.86 $2.0!

Friday, 82.0 79.5 NW 21st Noon 29.87 85.0 86.5 79.5 84.0 810 SW

1

0.0.

:

2

O.C.

29.66

29.67

{

July,

3 29.85 83.0

85.0 85.0 80.0 SW

1

0.0.

29.68

:

:

:

:

:

::

:

:

$4.5 76.0 80.0 79.0 ENE

80.0 78.0 E

80.0 78.0 NW

86.0 76.0 85.5 81.5] SW

b.c.

5

r.q.

82.0 80.0 SW

2

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4

o.c.p.

29.64 | 82.0;

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4

r.q.

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2

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29.65 | 82.0 82.0: 79.5 81.0 80.0 SW

3

0.m.

81.0 80.0 SW

1

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82.0 81.0 SW

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0

o.c.p.

1

29.69 $2.0 0.129.74 81.0 83.0 79.0 79.0 78.0 SE

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STATE OF WEATHER :--b. blue sky; e. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; f. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; . lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast ; p. passing showers; 7. squally; 2. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; . ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; r. visibility. at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE:- A bar under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

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4

1).

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0.

:

:

Objects

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Description of Wind.

Wind.

Wind.

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

0 to 2

0

3

10

10

15

16

20

21

25

26 30

31

36

6

37

44

45

52

8

53 60

9

61

69

10

70

80

11

above 80

12

5

6

9

10

11

V1234 12 10 1 - 30 SCH

Calm.

Light Air.

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze

Moderate Breeze

Just sufficient to give steerage way With which the above Ship with all sail set and clean full would go in smooth water

1 to 2 knots

3 to 4

>>

Fresh Breeze

5 to 6

Royals, &c.

"

Strong Breeze

Moderate Gale

Fresh Gale

Strong Gale

12

Bare Poles

Whole Gale.

Storm....

Hurricane

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by ................

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails

Triple Reefs, &c....

SH

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Andrews, C. S. Ahill, Afon

A-how

Aruto, Joseph 1

1

Dai, Loin

Gordon,

1

1

1

Dickey, Capt.

Isaac

Mrs. Wm.

1

1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JULY, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 21st July, 1876.

Gallienne,

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Kong Yuen Long1 Kierulff, P. 1 Kerr, Joseph

Davidson, Robert 1

John P.

Dinuis, Mr.

2

Gifford, W. H. 1

Lee Kee,

Bryner, Jules

1

Davidson,

Goldestein, G. 1

3

Butters, Jolin

I

David

Brennan, W. H. 1

Halliday, W. J. 1

(Palisade) Leong Sing Lopez, Emilia

}

Poo-chun Polli, Sigra.

Eloisa Petersen, J. Perkins, Mr. 1

Letters. Papers.

2

Lets. Paus.

1

1

Thomson, David 1 Thompson,

John F.

Townsend, Miss 1 regd.

1

1

Monsr. E.

Ramband, }3

Vicary, Capt. 2

Verner, Sir W. 1

Barbour, E. D. 1

Baker, Capt.

H. M. Bailey, Frank 2

Elliott, Ezra T. 1 Eades, Harry Escribano, Eusebio

Harvey, A. S. 3

Vale, T. H.

2

Haswell, G. G. 1

Morlan, M.

1

Samuelsen,

1

Hawk, Mr.

1

1

Miller, Wm.

1

Koch Lewe

Wing-zhe

1

Horneng, J.

1

Maple, Wm. H. 1

Simmonds,

1

Charley

Capilliera, R. 1 Chon-kong Gu 1 Cheong Abeing 1 Carozzi, Felice l

Fook Yau, Miss 1 Fil Hoy, Monsr, 1

Johannsen, M. 1

Nelson, Jeremiah 1

Sclavo, D.

1

Flanagan, John i

Jamieson, H. Jesus, Caro-

3

Schadlein,

Osborn, B.

1

Joseph

1 regd.

1

lina de

Ohlsch, T.

1

Smith, Daniel P. 2

Chadwick, E.

1

Getchell, Wm. 1

Jones, Dr. C. M. 1

Osbourn, T.

L

Costa, Anto.

1

Jo?o da

Gee Long Gilbei, Mrs. E. 1

1

Steeves, Dr.

Kaiser, N. 1

Powell, David

H. D.

} 1

Scherzer, A. 2

Wiard, Norman 1

Wee Hum Bang 1

Wing Chung

Kat

Yuen Tong Hook 1 Yap Co Cheong i

Wolton, Joseph 2

1

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Adela

1

Connaught

Antipodes Citat 3

Ranger

}:

Georgianna 1

Lugar

Golden Russett 1

Lavinar

3 1

Ocean Chief

2

Russell

1

Otago

7

Rate Roy

1

1

Antipodes 5

1

Challenge

Lord Macaulay 4

Ousuri

9

1

Abbey Cowper 6

Channel Queen 2

Haze

1

Lucia

1

Caldew

3

Hanqua

1

Sir Wm. Wallace4

5

Catherstone 1

Marina

1

1

Paraguay, s.s.

3

Sarah Nicholson 3

1

Blair Athol

2

1

Cuba

1

Isles of the South1

May

1

3

Portia

1 regd.

Sir Harry Parkes 1

Berwick, s.s.

2

Bedfordshire

Balgowine 1

Calabar, s.s.

2 3

Carmarthen-

shire Chinaman

Celestial Queen 1

Flying Eagle Frederic Tudor 1 Flodden Flintshire, s.S. Fran?ois, s.s. 1

1

Mystery

Phillip Fitz-

Juan F. Pearson 3

Melbrek

1 regd.

patrick

} 2

Salerno

1

1

John Nicholson 1

Matago

1

Selina Weilant 1 Siamese Crown 1

Jas. Venicombe 1

May Queen

1

6

James Wilson 1

Minam

1

Rookwood

Jerfalcon John Miltou

1

Norham Castle 1

Ronex Rebecca

James Shepherd 5

3

Novelty

2

Riga, s.s.

Carricks

1

1

Griffe

Juvererne

1

Nightingale 3

4

Corea

Golden Spur

1

1

John C. Munro 1

Northampton

3

Rifle Rajah, s.s.

2112NN

1 regd.

Veirdo, s.s.

1

William Manson 1 Wandering Minstrel

}

Letter.

Papers.

Dwarf

I

Egeria

2

Hornet

For H. M. Ships.

Letter.

1

Kestrel

Letters.

Letters. Paper.

2

Thistle

5

1

Ringdove

Letter.

I

.1 Letter.

Arithmetic Superseded.

Boletim do Governo. British Mer. Gazette. Bulletin Mensuel de la Societ? d'Aclimatation. British Trade Journal.

Christian Intelligencer. China Prospectus, Scot- tish Imperial Insr. Co. Chemnitzer Tageblatt und

Anzeiger.

W. H. Green, Princess Charlotte,..

Courier de France.

Daily Post. Deutsche Landes Zeitung. Dagstelegrafen. Daily Telegraph. Deutsche Krieger Zei-

tung.

Engineering. Evans, Sons & Co. Prices

Current. Engineer.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Echo de la Fronti?re. Edinburgh Medical Mis-

sionary Society.

Germania. Greenock Advertiser.

Horfens Avis.

Indian and Colonial

Governinent Gazette.

Illustreret Tidende.

Kladderadatsch. K?niglich Privilegirte

Berlinische Zeitung.

L'Explorateur. L'Illustration. Lloyd's Prices Current.

Metropolitan Tabernacle

Pulpit.

Detained for Postage.

Moniteur Belge. Mayflower.

Otago Witness.

Polytechnisches Journal. Punch's Almanack. Pall Mall Budget.

Review and Reformer.

South Pacific Times.

S. & C. Nordlinger. (Cot- ton Thread Samples.)

Unsere Zeit.

Wesley's Hymns. Waltham Abbey & Ches- huut Weekly Tele- graph. Weekly Scotsman. Weser Zeitung.

Zendingsblad.

Bishop, J. C., Walkerville, near Adelaide,.

Bagram & Co., Messrs., Calcutta,

Jones, Justin, U.S.A.,

Marcus, Jr., Wm. N.,

Rose, Victor M., Victoria County, Texas,

.2 Papers.

Segar, Warren, New Jersey,

..1 Paper.

Wells, Mrs. Jacob, Aurora, Canada,

.2 Papers.

.1

1 Paper.

...1

""

General Post Office, Hongkong, 21st July, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

W

ANTED a Person to act as Turn-

key in Victoria Gaol.

Salary ?90 per annum with Uniform and Quarters.

Application to be made to the Acting Superintendent.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

In the Goods of JOHN HOWARD, deceased.

QUONG-MOW, TOTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

NOTIC

95

to produce any

  Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, de- ceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction, on Wednesday, the Twenty-sixth day of July, A.D, 1876; 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,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

UN

.2 Papers. ..1 Parcel.

Williams, Mrs. Maria, L., Brooklin, New York, ...2 Papers. Wing Chong Wo & Co., San Francisco,

2 ""

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

U

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

moveable or immoveable of the above named Defendant within the Colony, has been issued in this Suit pursuant to the Provisions of Section LXXXII of "The Hongkong Code of Civil Procedure."

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. NO

SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

Foreign Attachment.

Suit No. 484. Plaintiff, CRAYTON PHILO HOLCOMB. Defendant,-WILLIAM HENRY HAYES.

OTICE is hereby given that a Writ of For- eign Attachment against all the Property

W?. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

SWED. & NORW. CONSULATE.

?OTICE is hereby given, that Mr. RUDOLPH JENSEN having resigned the Office of Consul for this Colony for H. M. the King of Sweden and Norway, applications for the Office should be sent in in duplicate to the Kongl. Utrikes Departementet, Stockholm, before the Eighteenth of September, 1876.

Hongkong, 4th July, 1876.

H. KI?R, Consul pro. tem

SH

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Andrews, C. S. Ahill, Afon

A-how

Aruto, Joseph 1

1

Dai, Loin

Gordon,

1

1

1

Dickey, Capt.

Isaac

Mrs. Wm.

1

1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JULY, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 21st July, 1876.

Gallienne,

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Kong Yuen Long1 Kierulff, P. 1 Kerr, Joseph

Davidson, Robert 1

John P.

Dinuis, Mr.

2

Gifford, W. H. 1

Lee Kee,

Bryner, Jules

1

Davidson,

Goldestein, G. 1

3

Butters, Jolin

I

David

Brennan, W. H. 1

Halliday, W. J. 1

(Palisade) Leong Sing Lopez, Emilia

}

Poo-chun Polli, Sigra.

Eloisa Petersen, J. Perkins, Mr. 1

Letters. Papers.

2

Lets. Paus.

1

1

Thomson, David 1 Thompson,

John F.

Townsend, Miss 1 regd.

1

1

Monsr. E.

Ramband, }3

Vicary, Capt. 2

Verner, Sir W. 1

Barbour, E. D. 1

Baker, Capt.

H. M. Bailey, Frank 2

Elliott, Ezra T. 1 Eades, Harry Escribano, Eusebio

Harvey, A. S. 3

Vale, T. H.

2

Haswell, G. G. 1

Morlan, M.

1

Samuelsen,

1

Hawk, Mr.

1

1

Miller, Wm.

1

Koch Lewe

Wing-zhe

1

Horneng, J.

1

Maple, Wm. H. 1

Simmonds,

1

Charley

Capilliera, R. 1 Chon-kong Gu 1 Cheong Abeing 1 Carozzi, Felice l

Fook Yau, Miss 1 Fil Hoy, Monsr, 1

Johannsen, M. 1

Nelson, Jeremiah 1

Sclavo, D.

1

Flanagan, John i

Jamieson, H. Jesus, Caro-

3

Schadlein,

Osborn, B.

1

Joseph

1 regd.

1

lina de

Ohlsch, T.

1

Smith, Daniel P. 2

Chadwick, E.

1

Getchell, Wm. 1

Jones, Dr. C. M. 1

Osbourn, T.

L

Costa, Anto.

1

Jo?o da

Gee Long Gilbei, Mrs. E. 1

1

Steeves, Dr.

Kaiser, N. 1

Powell, David

H. D.

} 1

Scherzer, A. 2

Wiard, Norman 1

Wee Hum Bang 1

Wing Chung

Kat

Yuen Tong Hook 1 Yap Co Cheong i

Wolton, Joseph 2

1

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Adela

1

Connaught

Antipodes Citat 3

Ranger

}:

Georgianna 1

Lugar

Golden Russett 1

Lavinar

3 1

Ocean Chief

2

Russell

1

Otago

7

Rate Roy

1

1

Antipodes 5

1

Challenge

Lord Macaulay 4

Ousuri

9

1

Abbey Cowper 6

Channel Queen 2

Haze

1

Lucia

1

Caldew

3

Hanqua

1

Sir Wm. Wallace4

5

Catherstone 1

Marina

1

1

Paraguay, s.s.

3

Sarah Nicholson 3

1

Blair Athol

2

1

Cuba

1

Isles of the South1

May

1

3

Portia

1 regd.

Sir Harry Parkes 1

Berwick, s.s.

2

Bedfordshire

Balgowine 1

Calabar, s.s.

2 3

Carmarthen-

shire Chinaman

Celestial Queen 1

Flying Eagle Frederic Tudor 1 Flodden Flintshire, s.S. Fran?ois, s.s. 1

1

Mystery

Phillip Fitz-

Juan F. Pearson 3

Melbrek

1 regd.

patrick

} 2

Salerno

1

1

John Nicholson 1

Matago

1

Selina Weilant 1 Siamese Crown 1

Jas. Venicombe 1

May Queen

1

6

James Wilson 1

Minam

1

Rookwood

Jerfalcon John Miltou

1

Norham Castle 1

Ronex Rebecca

James Shepherd 5

3

Novelty

2

Riga, s.s.

Carricks

1

1

Griffe

Juvererne

1

Nightingale 3

4

Corea

Golden Spur

1

1

John C. Munro 1

Northampton

3

Rifle Rajah, s.s.

2112NN

1 regd.

Veirdo, s.s.

1

William Manson 1 Wandering Minstrel

}

Letter.

Papers.

Dwarf

I

Egeria

2

Hornet

For H. M. Ships.

Letter.

1

Kestrel

Letters.

Letters. Paper.

2

Thistle

5

1

Ringdove

Letter.

I

.1 Letter.

Arithmetic Superseded.

Boletim do Governo. British Mer. Gazette. Bulletin Mensuel de la Societ? d'Aclimatation. British Trade Journal.

Christian Intelligencer. China Prospectus, Scot- tish Imperial Insr. Co. Chemnitzer Tageblatt und

Anzeiger.

W. H. Green, Princess Charlotte,..

Courier de France.

Daily Post. Deutsche Landes Zeitung. Dagstelegrafen. Daily Telegraph. Deutsche Krieger Zei-

tung.

Engineering. Evans, Sons & Co. Prices

Current. Engineer.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Echo de la Fronti?re. Edinburgh Medical Mis-

sionary Society.

Germania. Greenock Advertiser.

Horfens Avis.

Indian and Colonial

Governinent Gazette.

Illustreret Tidende.

Kladderadatsch. K?niglich Privilegirte

Berlinische Zeitung.

L'Explorateur. L'Illustration. Lloyd's Prices Current.

Metropolitan Tabernacle

Pulpit.

Detained for Postage.

Moniteur Belge. Mayflower.

Otago Witness.

Polytechnisches Journal. Punch's Almanack. Pall Mall Budget.

Review and Reformer.

South Pacific Times.

S. & C. Nordlinger. (Cot- ton Thread Samples.)

Unsere Zeit.

Wesley's Hymns. Waltham Abbey & Ches- huut Weekly Tele- graph. Weekly Scotsman. Weser Zeitung.

Zendingsblad.

Bishop, J. C., Walkerville, near Adelaide,.

Bagram & Co., Messrs., Calcutta,

Jones, Justin, U.S.A.,

Marcus, Jr., Wm. N.,

Rose, Victor M., Victoria County, Texas,

.2 Papers.

Segar, Warren, New Jersey,

..1 Paper.

Wells, Mrs. Jacob, Aurora, Canada,

.2 Papers.

.1

1 Paper.

...1

""

General Post Office, Hongkong, 21st July, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

W

ANTED a Person to act as Turn-

key in Victoria Gaol.

Salary ?90 per annum with Uniform and Quarters.

Application to be made to the Acting Superintendent.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

In the Goods of JOHN HOWARD, deceased.

QUONG-MOW, TOTICE is hereby given to the next of Kin,

NOTIC

95

to produce any

  Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, de- ceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction, on Wednesday, the Twenty-sixth day of July, A.D, 1876; 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,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

UN

.2 Papers. ..1 Parcel.

Williams, Mrs. Maria, L., Brooklin, New York, ...2 Papers. Wing Chong Wo & Co., San Francisco,

2 ""

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

U

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

moveable or immoveable of the above named Defendant within the Colony, has been issued in this Suit pursuant to the Provisions of Section LXXXII of "The Hongkong Code of Civil Procedure."

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. NO

SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

Foreign Attachment.

Suit No. 484. Plaintiff, CRAYTON PHILO HOLCOMB. Defendant,-WILLIAM HENRY HAYES.

OTICE is hereby given that a Writ of For- eign Attachment against all the Property

W?. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the Petitioner, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

SWED. & NORW. CONSULATE.

?OTICE is hereby given, that Mr. RUDOLPH JENSEN having resigned the Office of Consul for this Colony for H. M. the King of Sweden and Norway, applications for the Office should be sent in in duplicate to the Kongl. Utrikes Departementet, Stockholm, before the Eighteenth of September, 1876.

Hongkong, 4th July, 1876.

H. KI?R, Consul pro. tem

In the Matter of—

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 22ND JULY, 1876.

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors

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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 29TH JULY, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 140.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Circular Despatch, received from The Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 24th July, 1876.

Circular.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

                           DOWNING STREET, 31st March, 1876. SIR,-I have the honor to transmit to you, for publication in the Colony under your Government, a copy of a letter from the Foreign Office, forwarding a note from the Netherlands Minister at this Court with its enclosures, inviting the co-operation of the British Colonies in an International Exhi- bition of Horticulture to be held at Amsterdam in 1877.

I have the honor to be, Sir,

The Officer Administering

Your most obedient humble Servant,

CARNARVON.

the Government of Hongkong.

The Foreign Office to the Colonial Office.

COPY.

FOREIGN OFFICE, March 17th, 1876. SIR,-I am directed by the Earl of Derby to transmit to you herewith, a copy of a note, together with its enclosures, from the Netherlands Minister at this Court, inviting the co-operation of the British Colonies in an International Exhibition of Horticulture, to be held at Amsterdam in 1877, and I am to request that in laying the same before the Earl of CARNARVON you will move his Lordship to take such steps as may seem to him best adapted for communicating to the proper quarters the invitation of the Netherlands Government with respect to the Exhibition in question.

The Under-Secretary of State, Colonial Office.

COPY.

I am, &c.,

(Signed)

T. V. LISTER.

Count Bylandt to the Earl of Derby.

LONDRES, le 11 Mars 1876.

M. LE COMTE,-Le Comit? de l'exposition internationale d'Horticulture qui aura lieu ? Amsterdam en 1877, accordera un espace important dans les locaux de l'exposition non-seulement aux produits des Colonies N?erlandaises, mais aussi aux produits des Colonies des autres Puissances ?trang?res, dans le but d'?tablir une ligne de comparaison entre ces diff?rents produits et d'avoir de la sorte des ?l?ments pour les discussions et investigations scientifiques du congr?s qui sera convoqu? ? cette

occasion.

En cons?quence le Comit? susdit a exprim? le d?sir:

     1°. Que les programmes de cette exposition fussent transmis par l'interm?diaire du Gouverne- ment de S. M. B. aux diff?rents ?tablissements et soci?t?s int?ress?s dans les Colonies Brit. ainsi qu'aux particuliers qui pourraient avoir int?r?t ? pr?ter leur concours ? cette entreprise scientifique;

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2°. Que le transport des objets destin?s ? l'exposition internationale d'Horticulture d'Amsterdam f?t effectu? gratis par l'entremise du Gouvernement de S. M. B.

    Le Gouvernement N?erlandais s'int?ressant ? la bonne r?ussite de cette exposition m'a charg? de soumettre les demandes du Comit? ? la bienveillante consid?ration de V. E.

J'ai l'honneur de joindre ? ce pli des exemplaires du prospectus en question et je saisis, &c.

S. E. le Comte de Derby,

&'c.,

&c., &c.

(Sign?)

C. DE BYLANDT.

PROJECT OF PROGRAMME

FOR

INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL-EXHIBITION

1.

Required:

IN

1877,

AT AMSTERDAM.

VEGETABLE PRODUCTIONS.

1. COTTON.

A collection of Cottons of various origin, as much as possible with specimens of plants.

2. A collection of Cottons from some limited geographi-

cally well-defined region, with specimens of plants. 3. A collection of Cottons, reared from exotic seed, with exact statement of origin of the seed used for acclima- tion.

4. A collection of Cotton-pods and -seeds, with samples of the Cotton produced, and a description of the plants. 5. A good collection of standard samples of Cotton, in

conformity with the Liverpool quotation.

6. A good collection of standard samples of Cotton, in

conformity with the Havre quotation.

77.

A collection of different Cotton fibres fit for being projected by an oxyhydrogen-lamp upon a white surface

or screen.

9. Samples of Cotton-oil, with the kernels from which

the oil has been obtained.

10.

Samples of articles prepared from Cotton-oil.

11.

Cotton-gins, with statement of results obtained there-

from.

12.

Presses for baling.

13. Packings, etc.

14.

Exact measurements of Cotton-fibre.

Statements of

length, thickness and breadth of fibre from one and

the same plant, and from different kinds.

15. Statements of absolute firmness of Cotton-fibre of the

same plant, and of different kinds.

16.

17.

Researches concerning the soil of Cotton-lands. Descriptions of the modes of sowing and reaping, in use among the various Cotton-growing nations. A complete description, illustrated with drawings, of a Cotton-plantation.

2.

TOBACCO.

8. Exact drawings of Cotton fibres of different origin, on

a scale of 1: 1000.

Required:

1. A collection of Tobaccos of different origin, as much

as possible with specimens of plants.

2. A collection of species of Nicotiana, from some special

geographically well-defined region.

3. A collection of species of Nicotiana, reared from exotic seeds; specimens of successful acclimation, with exact statement of the origin or home of the seeds.

4.

A collection of species of Nicotiana with samples of Tobacco produced therefrom.

5. Leaves of Tobacco plants in the several stages of growth (all these specimens are required to be properly prepared i.e. dried and stoved).

6. A collection of fresh native Tobacco-samples.

7. Drawings of fully matured Tobacco-leaves (natural

size).

8. Researches of soils suited for Tobacco-growing.

18.

9. Statements and researches concerning the ashes of

several kinds of Tobacco.

10. Statements on the content of nicotianine of Tobaccos,

also of the leaf in the different stages of its growth. 11. A somewhat considerable quantity of pure nicotianine,

with the results of its elementary analysis.

12. Physiological experiments on the effects of nicotia-

nine.

13.

Models of drying- and stoving-barns.

14.

Materials for packing.

15.

Description of the mode of cultivation observed in some particular Tobacco growing district.

16. A complete description, illustrated by drawings, of a

Tobacco-field.

17. Statutes and regulations of Societies of Insurance

[against hail-storms.

3. PERUVIAN BARK.

Required: 1. As complete a collection as possible of the Bark of different species of Cinchona, reared by Government in Java, and moreover a series of samples showing the progress in the culture, since the first parcel of Java Cinchona Bark was sent to Netherland for sale. The botanical derivation of the barks must be stated throughout.

2. As complete a collection as possible of blossoming and of fruit-bearing sprigs of Cinchonas reared in Java, and well defined.

3. Samples of Peruvian Bark, reared by individuals in Java, with the proviso that each specimen must bear the name of the species of Cinchona, from which it was taken.

4.

As complete a collection as possible of Cinchona (bark) from British India, with the proviso that each specimen bear the name of the species from which it was taken.

5.

As complete a collection as possible of blossoming and of fruit-bearing branches, belonging to well-defined species of Cinchona, reared in British India.

6. As complete a collection as possible of Cinchona-alka-

loids, obtained from Java.

7. Idem from British India.

?

8.

A collection of coloured plates of blossoming and of fruit-bearing branches belonging to different species of Cinchona, especially of such as are reared in Dutch and in British India.

9. A collection of implements employed in collecting

and preparing the Peruvian bark.

10. As complete a collection as possible of notices and reports relating to the culture of Java Cinchona.

11. Idem of British India.

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Required:

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4. MADDER.

1. Dried specimens of Madder-plants, (species or

varieties).

2. Samples of Madder-roots in their different stages of

development.

3. Samples of Garancine.

4. Samples of soils and manures employed for the culture

of Madder.

5. Models and figures illustrating the preparation of

Madder.

6. Statements concerning the cultivation and preparing

of Madder, with the costs of the same.

7. Samples of dyes obtained from Madder, either alone,

or mixed with other coloring matters.

8. Stuffs dyed with such dyes.

9.

A series of stuffs, dyed partly with Madder dyes, partly with artificially obtained Alizarine, and with other chemical productions, suited for comparisons, in addition to an opinion as to the prospects of Madder- industry by the continual improvements of these pro-

ductions.

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NB. The Madders to which the above 9 questions refer, are those of the Levant, of Avignon, Naples, Russia, various parts of Netherland and some other part of the world.

10. Adulterations of Madder. Samples for elucidation, and statement of the way in which these adulterations may be detected.

11. Plants furnishing colouring matters similar to Madder, with statement of whatever may relate to the culture and preparing of such dye stuffs, elucidated by dried specimens and samples.

12.

A statistical review of the culture of Madder, and the trade in it during the last years.

13. A collection of writings about Madder, its culture and

industrial appliances.

14. A complete Catalogue of such writings, also of those

occurring in periodicals.

15. Coloured representations of the Madder-plant and roots, in the various stages of their development.

Required:

5. INDIGO.

1. Dried specimens of Indigo-plants(species and varieties),

with productions obtained therefrom.

2.

A statement of the manner in which these plants are reared and the dyes prepared.

3. Samples of the soils, in use for Indigo-growing. 4. Models and figures for illustrating the process of

Indigo-preparation.

5. Samples of dye-stuffs, obtained from Indigo alone, or

from mixtures of Indigo with other dye-stuffs.

6. Stuffs dyed with such dyes.

7.

A series of stuffs, dyed partly with Indigo-dye, partly with productions from coal-tar or other mineral substances, adapted for comparison. In addition an opinion as to the prospects of the Indigo-business under the increasing competition of chemical dyes. NB. The descriptions of Indigo reverted to in the above seven queries, are those from Dutch India, British India, Central America, South America, Egypt, Africa, Western Asia, Southern Europe and any other region of the world.

1.

2.

Required:

8.

Adulterations of Indigo, with samples of the articles used for that purpose, and a statement of the way in which such adulterations may be detected.

Other plants from which an approved blue dye can be obtained for manufacturing purposes, and culti- vable on a large scale. An account of the culture of such plants and the preparation of the dye-stuff, eluci- dated by models, figures and samples.

10. A statistical review of the Indigo-culture and Indi-

go-trade of late years.

11. A collection of writings on the culture and preparation

of Indigo.

12. A complete Catalogue of such writings; also of such

as occur in periodicals.

Coloured representations of the Indigo-plant and its produtions.

6. CAOUTCHOUC (INDIA RUBBER) & GUTTA PERCHA.

As complete a collection as possible of species of Asiatic Caoutchouc, with statement of the names of the plants from which, and the places whence derived. As complete a collection as possible of species of African Caoutchouc, with statement of the names of the plants from which, and the places whence derived. Idem of American Caoutchouc. Caoutchouc from a defi-

With statement of the name of the plant from which

8. Fluid Caoutchouc, as it exudes from the tree, in white

glass vessels.

9.

10.

11.

12.

mplements used for collecting and preparing Caout- chouc. Samples of Gutta-Percha, with statement of the name of the plant from which, and the place whence derived. Dried flower-bearing and dried fruit-bearing bran- ches of Caoutchouc yielding plants, if possible with the botanical and native appellation, and in each case with a sample of Caoutchouc therefrom. Dried flower-bearing and dried fruit-bearing branches of plants yielding Gutta Percha, if possible with the botanical and vulgar name, and in each case with a sample of Gutta Percha obtained therefrom.

3.

4.

nite district of Asia.

5.

Idem of Africa.

it is obtained.

6.

Idem of America.

7. Objects made of pure Caoutchone.

7. FATS (INCLUDING FATTY OILS).

Required:

1. Fats of the family of the Musaceae (Ravenala ama-

zonica Guyana 1).

2. Fats of the family of Palms (Euterpe oleracea [Para], Oenocarpus Bacaba [Para], Oenocarpus Patawa [Pata- wa], Oreadoxa oleracea and regia [Northern South Ame- rica], Areca oleracea [R?union), Manicaria saccifera [French Guyana], Livistona sinensis [Northern South America), Acrocomia sclerocarpa [Guyana], Astro- caryum vulgare [Guyana, Brazil, Astrocaryum acaule Guyana, Scheelia Maripa [Guyana], Attalea Cohune Guyana, Mauritia flexuosa (Guyana), Mauritia vini- fera Brazil, Sagus tedigera [Brazil], Elaeis guy- neensis West Africa], Cocos nucifera [India]).

Fats of the family of the Lauraceae (Tetranthera laurifolia [Java], Laurus nobilis [South of Europe], Litsaea sebifera (Java).

7. Fats of the family of the Compositae (Helianthus annuus [Europe], and perennis [India], Guizotia oleifera [India], Madia sativa [Chili], Carduus pycnocephalus R?union], Carthamus tinctorius [Asia], Aretium Lappa Europe, Asia]).

3.

Fats of the family of the Corylaceae (Corylus Avel- lana, Fagus sylvatica [both of Europe]).

4.

Fats of the family of the Cannabineae (Cannabis sativa [Europe]).

5.

Fats of the family of the Antidesmeae, (Putranjiva

Roxburghii [West India]).

6.

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8. Fats of the family of the Oleaceae (Olea europaea

[South of Europe]).

9. Fats of the family of the Apocyneae (Cerbera Theve- tia [E. & W. India, S. America], Whrightia antidy- senterica [India]).

10. Fats of the family of the Gentianeue (Chironia cabrida

[E. India]).

11. Fats of the family of the Labiatae (Ocymum Basili-

cum [Java], Ballota nigra [Europe]).

12. Fats of the family of the Solaneae (Nicotiana Taba-

cum, Atropa Belladonna [Wurtemberg]).

13. Fats of the family of the Bignoniaceae (Sesamum indicum and S. orientale [Asia, Africa), Paulownia imperialis, [Japan]).

14. Fats of the family of the Sapotaceae (Argania Side- roxylon [Marocco], Lucuma mammosa [Tropic Ame- rica, Bassia Parkii [S. Africa], longifolia [India], latifolia [Bengal], butyracea [India], Djav? [Gabon], Njoungou [Gabon], Mimusops Elengi [Java, etc.]).

15. Fats of the family of the Ampeliaceae (Vitis vinifera

[South of Europe]).

16. Fats of the family of the Cornaceae (Cornus mas

[Europe]).

17. Fats of the family of the Myristicaceae (Virola sebifera [Guyana], Myristica-species [Gabon, Brazil, W. Africa, the Moluccas, etc.]).

18. Fats of the family of the Anonaceae (Monodora

grandiflora [Gabon]).

19. Fats of the family of the Ranunculaceae (Nigella

sativa [India, Egypt]).

20. Fats of the family of the Papaveraceae (Papaver somniferum [Europe], Argemone mexicana [Bengal, E. India, America], Glaucium luteum [Europe]).

21. Fats of the family of the Cruciferae (Brassica cam- pestris [Europe], Brassica Napus [Europe], Brassica sinensis [China], sorts of Sinapis [Europe, India], sorts of Thlaspi [Europe], Myagrum sativum [Europe]). 22. Fats of the family of the Cappariaceae (Cleome

viscosa [India]).

23. Fats of the family of the Bixace? (Gynocardia odora-

ta [India]).

24. Fats of the family of the Cucurbitaceae (Cucumis Citrullus and other sorts [Africa, E. India, Bell, Telfairea pedata [S. East and S. West-Africal, orts of Momordica Ainerica], sorts of Luffa [Asia, etc.]). 25. Fats of the family of the Nhandirobe? (Fevillia Marcgravii [Brazil], cordifolia ]Venezuela] and other sorts).

26. Fats of the family of the Malvaceae (Hibiscus can- nabinus [E. India, Africa, America], Thiespesia popul- nea, [E. India, Ceylon, Tahiti], species of Gossypium, Europe, Egypt, U. States], Apeiba Titourbon [Venezuela]).

27. Fats of the family of the Sterculiacea (Pachira aquatica [Guyana, Antilles], Eriodendron anfrac- tuosum [Tropical Asia], sorts of Bombax [India], Sterculia foetida [Cape Verd Islands] and other sorts, Heritiera littoralis [Antilles], and other sorts [W. Africa]).

28. Fats of the family of the Buttneriaceae (Theobroma

Cacao S. America]).

29. ats of the family of the Ternstroemiaceae (Cochlos- permum Gossypium [India], Camellia oleifera [China]). 30. Fats of the family of the Dipterocarpea (sorts of Dryobalanops [Gabon], sorts of Hopea [Borneo]). 31. Fats of the family of the Clusiacea (sorts of Garcinia [India], Mesua ferrea [India, Java], Calophyllum Calaba [Antilles], Calophyllum Inophyllum [?. India, Java, Tahiti], Calophyllum spurium [Goa]).

32. Fats of the family of the Olacine? (Coula edulis [W. Africa], Ximenea Gabonensis [Gabon] and others, Balanitis ?gyptiaca [Senegal, India]).

33. Fats of the family of the Aurantiaceae (Feronia

Elephantum [India, Java]).

34. Fats of the family of the Guttiferae (Pentadesma

butyracea [Sierra Leone]).

35. Fats of the family of the Meliaceae (Melia Azedarach [India, Ceylon], Azedarachta indica [India], Amoora Rohituka E. India], Carapa Guyanensis (= Persoonia guareoides) [Guyana] Carapa Touloucoona [W. Afri- ca]).

36. Fats of the family of the Sapindace?, (Sapindus Saponaria [E. India, Northern S. America], emargi- natus [E. India, etc.]).

37. Fats of the family of the Rhizobolea (Caryocar brasiliensis [Brazil], Caryocar tomentosum Pekea guyanensis) [Guyana], Pekea ternatea [Antilles]). 38. Fats of the family of the Euphorbiaceae (kinds of Ricinus [Tropical Asia, Africa, America], Jatropha glauca [E. India, Curcas purgans [Tropical Asia, Africa, America], Anda Gomesii [Brazil], Siphonia elastica [Brazil], Elaeococca verrucosa [Japan], Aleu- rites triloba, A. moluccensis, A. gabonensis [Oceania, E. India, Africa, etc.], Aleurites cordata [China], Croton Tiglium and others [India], Croton sebiferum Stillingia sebifera) [China], Rottleria tinctoria E. India]).

39. Fats of the family of the Anacardiacea ( Anacardium occidentale (= Cassuvium pomiferum) [E. & W. India], Pistacia Lentiscus [Italy].

40. Fats of the family of the Burseraceae (Irvingia

Barteri [Gabon]).

Fats of the family of the Linea [Linum usitatissimum [Europe].

42. Fats of the family of the Combretacea (Terminalia

Catappa [E. & W. India]).

43. Fats of the family of the Rosacea (Prunus domestica [Wurtemberg] Amygdalus communis [South Europe], Chrysobalanus Icaco [Tropic America, Senegal]). 44. Fats of the family of the Lerythidea (Bertholletia

excelsa [Brazil], Lecythis ollaria [Brazil, Guyana]). 45. Fats of the family of the Leguminosa (Arachis hypogaea Tropical Asia, Africa and America), Butea frondosa [E. India]; Dolichos Soya [China], Pongomia glabra (Dalbergia arborea [E. India], Parkia biglandulosa [E. India], Dypterix odorata [Brazil], Bauhinia candida [India], Pentaclethra macrophylla [Gabon], Moringa pterygosperma [Syria, W. India], Moringa aptera [Egypt] and others).

46. Fats (or fatty oils) of plants or families, not men-

tioned above.

47. Materials of vegetable origin from which fats can be

obtained.

48. Plants, dried or otherwise preserved, yielding fat-

producing materials.

49. Writings upon the manufacturing processes by which

fats are prepared.

S. AETHERIAL OILS.

Required:

2.

A collection of ?therial oils, used for perfumes.

1.

A collection of aetherial oils, indifferently whether used for any special purpose, or not.

3.

A collection of ?therial oils, serving for other purposes

than the preparing of perfumes.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JULY, 1876.

9. VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES FOR PAPER.

    The plants, or vegetable matters from which specimens of paper are desired, are:

   Straw; Wood; Esparto or Sparte-fibre (Lygeum Spar- tum); Alfa-fibre (Stipa tenacissima); Reed (Psamma are- naria) grown on Dutch or foreign downs or sandhills; Bamboo; Paper-Mulberry-tree (Broussonetia papyri- fera); Kapok (Seeddown of Eriodendron anfractuosum); New-Zeeland Flax (Phormium tenax); stems and refuse of Pisangs or Bananas (Musa); Pineapple-fibre; Agave- fibre; refuse of Cotton and Flax-spinneries; Paper-Daphne (Daphne papyrifera); Ricepaper-plant (Aralia papyri- fera). Moreover any other vegetable matters, not meu- tioned here, provided they be of plants capable of being cultivated and reaped on a large scale.

To be sent in:

1. Dried specimens of the plants, from which the paper

is made.

2. Samples of the raw paper material, and of the paper

manufactured therefrom.

Required:

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3. A statement of the manner of rearing and managing the plants, of the cost of operation, and the prospects of the paper-manufacture from the different substances. 4. Models and drawings illustrating the process of

manufacture.

Further is desired :

6.

7.

A collection of samples of vegetable substances, em- ployed from the remotest period to the present time for writing purposes, forming collectively a complete series, from which an historical and ethnographical view of paper-industry can be obtained.

A collection of writings on paper and paper-manufac-

ture.

A complete catalogue of such; also of such as occur in periodicals.

8.

A statistical review of the paper-manufacture, with observations and deductions of its prospects.

10. CEREALS.

A bundle of ears of all cereals, cultivated in Nether- land, accompanied by a sample of kilo. of grain, in a white

Required:

11. CATECHU

1. Catechu from Acacia Catechu, as occurring in com-

merce.

2. Catechu from Areca Catechu, as occurring in com-

merce.

3. Catechu from Uncaria Gambir, as occurring in com-

1.

merce.

Required:

Mexican Vanilla.

12.

a. of spontaneous growth (Cimarona). b. obtained by culture (Corriente). Vanilla from the Dutch East-India possessions. Vanilla from the Dutch West-India possessions, with statement on each sample, of the species of Vouilla

13.

The derivation of genuine Chinese Rhubarb has been successively referred to various species of the genus Rheum. The latest researches claim the Rheum Offici- nale as the parent.

Required:

Coloured drawings of the plants yielding substances for paper-making.

glass, of each of the bundles exhibited. Further a state- ment of the place where, and the description of soil on which, the cereals were reared.

(CACHOC )

4. Other vegetable productions, containing Tannic Acid, which are or might be made available for technic purposes.

N.B. It is desirable to exhibit all these kinds of Catechu with the substances, from which they are obtained, and the plants yielding those substances.

VANILLA.

4.

D.

RHUBARB

from which it was obtained, and a blossoming sprig of the plants, either dried or preserved in spirits. American Vanilla, derived from other plants than the Vanilla Planifolia, with a statement on each sample of the species of Vanilla which produced it, and a sprig, dried or preserved in spirits, of the plants from which it was produced.

Vanilla grown in Europe.

It is therefore desirable that a thoroughly well-grown root be exhibited, showing the distinctive marks of good Chinese Rhubarb, and to which must be attached a suffi- cient portion of the parent-plant, to determine it satisfac- torily.

14. SARSAPARILLA.

Well-prepared (either dried or otherwise prepared) specimens of plants yielding Sarsaparilla for commerce, with the proviso that there be attached one or more sound roots, adapted for a comparative research.

The objects are required to be in a blossoming or fruit- bearing condition.

Attention will be paid equally to objects of spontaneous growth and those obtained from culture.

Thus drawn up by the organizing Committee, Amsterdam, August 14th, 1875.

J. H. KRELAGE, Chairman.

F. W. VAN EEDEN.

C. GLIJM.

H. F. R. HUBRECHT.

C. A. J. A. OUDEMANS.

C. J. VAN DER OUDERMEULEN.

W. F. R. SURINGAR.

G. F. WESTERMAN.

H. GROENEWEGEN, Secretary.

The Committee will gratefully receive any proposals or observations concerning their labours, as marks of interest in

their scheme,

H. GROENEWEGEN, Secretary.

5, Oetewalerweg, AMSTERDAM.

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No. 141.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29? JULY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return of Births and Deaths for the Quarter ending 30th June, 1876, received from the Registrar General's Office, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

RETURNS of BIRTHS and DEATHS for the 2nd Quarter of 1876, ending 30th June.

DISTRICTS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN COMMUNITY.

CHINESE.

DEATHS. BRITISH & FOREIGN COMMUNITY.

BIRTHS.

DEATHS.

BIRTHS.

DEATHS.

Boys. Girls. Males. Females. Boys. Girls.

Males. Females. British,..

Portuguese,

Victoria,

18

23

5

144

125

352

365

Indian,.

Kowloon,

13

23

19

Non-Residents,

5

5

.11

Sh?u-k?-w?n,

13

20

Aberdeen,

5

Stanley,

1

? ? ??

11

TOTAL,.......................28

2

TOTAL....

18

92

33333

23

10

5

176

143

408

398

ANNUAL DEATH-RATE.

GRAND TOTAL.

1873.

1874.

1875.

1876.

PER 1,000 FOR 2NDQUARTER OF

Whole Population,....

23.03

21.24

22.97

27.34

Births, Deaths,

359.

British & Foreign Community,

27.41

23.04

24.60 17.44

..834.

Do. deducting non-Residents 11 Chinese,

19.30

19.30 22.52 13.67

22.79

21.14

22.87 27.89

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office, Hongkong, 27th July, 1876.

No. 142.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The subjoined Schedules of Balances of Intestate Estates are 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 Ordinance No. 6 of 1854.

Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

SCHEDULE of UNCLAIMED BALANCES of INTESTATE ESTATES of PERSONS who have been Dead for Five Years and upwards, lying in the Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

NAME.

John Irvin,. Veekoo,

DATE OF DEATH.

AMOUNT.

REMARKS.

*

$115.55 3.03

Administration granted, 24th January, 1871.

Do.

do.,

do.

15th December, 1870, 16th December, 1870,

* Deposited in the Oriental Bank.

F. S. HUFFAM, Deputy Registrar.

SCHEDULE of UNCLAIMED BALANCES of INTESTATE ESTATES of POLICE CONSTABLES who have been Dead for Five Years and upwards, lying in the Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 31st December, 1875.

No.

RANK.

44

P. C. Charles Lindig,.

NAMES.

Police Department, Hongkong, 28th July, 1876.

DATE OF DEATH.

DATE OF PAYMENT INTO THE TREASURY.

AMOUNT.

8th February, 1870,

17th March, 1870,

$4.17

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

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No. 143.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JULY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

323

The following Tide-Tables of Do-son, at the entrance of Haiphong, Tonquin, received from the French Consul, are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

HEURS ET HAUTEURS DES MAR?ES ? DO-SON (TONQUIN), DU 1ER JUILLET AU 1ER OCTOBRE 1876, PAR M. RIPOLL, ENSEIGNE DE VAISSEAU.

PLEINES MERS. BASSES MERS. PLEINES MERS.

BASSES MERS.

PLEINES MERS.

BASSES MERS.

Date. Heures. Haut. Heures. Haut. Date. Heures. Hant. Heures. Haut. Date. Heures. Haut. Heures. Haut.

Juilt.

h. m.

13410 CON 0

0 20

28

h. m. 12 30

Ao?t.

h. m.

h. m.

Sept.

h. m.

h. m.

11

1

0.50

32

13 25

2

0.45

31

13.00

9

2

1 50

14 15

1 30

32

13 50

8

2.50

15 15

2 10

33

14 30

3.50

16 10

3.00

34

15 30

4 45

19 10

3 50

34

16 10

5 30

32

18.00

∞~~~~~

2.50

32

15 20

3.50

32

16 20

4.50

31

17 20

8

5.50

31

18 30

10

7 10

29

20 10

13

9.50

26M.E

4 40

34

17.00

6.20

32

19.00

15.00

25

0 30

15

5 30

34

17 50

7.20

31

19 55

11

8

17 50

29

4 50

13

9

6 10

34

18 30

9

8.30

28

21 25

14

9

19 20

31

6 40

10

6 55

33

19 20

8

10

11 10

25

Morte eau.

20

10

20 40

33

8 05

8

740

20 05

9

11

19 00

26

11

21 50

34

9.20

6

""

""

12

8.25

30

20.45

12

12

20.40

30

8.00

12

12

23 15

34

10 30

6

B

9.00

26 21 10

16

13

21 50

9.20

9

13

11 50

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14

Morte eau. 20 Morte eau.

20

14

23 00

10 30

7

14

0 30

35

13 05

15

23.00

16

23 45

188

28

11 20

14

15

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6

15

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34

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32

11 25

10

16

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5

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17

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36

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32

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34

13 10

5

18

2.50

36

15 30

18

5255

29

19

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36

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19

4.05

35

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19

9.30

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20

2 50

37

15 20

20

515

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20

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26

4.00

37

16 30

21

6.30

32

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9

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30

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20

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25

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11

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26

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26

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28

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10

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1 50

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14

18 30

23

19 30

2/5 35

15

24

20 30

7.10

25

21 40

31

8.40

22 50

31

9.50

27

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11.00

12.05

1 00

13 10

30

2 05

14 15

1-Oct

3 10

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14 20

15 40

7

17 05

9

19 30

18

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0.10

16

4 20

12

5.50

9

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8

8 10

8

9 10

32

10 15

11 25

32

12 25

31

13 30

9

31

14 40

10

29

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AVIS.

Les heures sont donn?es en temps moyen astronomique.

Les hauteurs sont exprim?es en d?cim?tres et compt?es ? partir d'un niveau situ? ? 2 m?tres audessous du niveau moyen. Le niveau adopt? est ? peu pr?s celui auquel ont ?t? rapport?es les sondes des cartes.

Les mar?es de Do-son sont en avance d'environ une heure sur celles d'Ha?-phong; les hauteurs sont les m?mes.

No. 144.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th July, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 12 of 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

EXHIBITION OF REVOLVING WHITE LIGHT ON CAPE FOULWIND, WEST COAST OF MIDDLE ISLAND.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE.

CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT MARINE BRANCH), WELLINGTON, N.Z., 10th May, 1876.

    Notice is hereby given, that about the month of August next a Light will be exhibited from a Lighthouse which has been erected on Cape Foulwind, the position and characteristics of which are as follows:--

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No. 143.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JULY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

323

The following Tide-Tables of Do-son, at the entrance of Haiphong, Tonquin, received from the French Consul, are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th July, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

HEURS ET HAUTEURS DES MAR?ES ? DO-SON (TONQUIN), DU 1ER JUILLET AU 1ER OCTOBRE 1876, PAR M. RIPOLL, ENSEIGNE DE VAISSEAU.

PLEINES MERS. BASSES MERS. PLEINES MERS.

BASSES MERS.

PLEINES MERS.

BASSES MERS.

Date. Heures. Haut. Heures. Haut. Date. Heures. Hant. Heures. Haut. Date. Heures. Haut. Heures. Haut.

Juilt.

h. m.

13410 CON 0

0 20

28

h. m. 12 30

Ao?t.

h. m.

h. m.

Sept.

h. m.

h. m.

11

1

0.50

32

13 25

2

0.45

31

13.00

9

2

1 50

14 15

1 30

32

13 50

8

2.50

15 15

2 10

33

14 30

3.50

16 10

3.00

34

15 30

4 45

19 10

3 50

34

16 10

5 30

32

18.00

∞~~~~~

2.50

32

15 20

3.50

32

16 20

4.50

31

17 20

8

5.50

31

18 30

10

7 10

29

20 10

13

9.50

26M.E

4 40

34

17.00

6.20

32

19.00

15.00

25

0 30

15

5 30

34

17 50

7.20

31

19 55

11

8

17 50

29

4 50

13

9

6 10

34

18 30

9

8.30

28

21 25

14

9

19 20

31

6 40

10

6 55

33

19 20

8

10

11 10

25

Morte eau.

20

10

20 40

33

8 05

8

740

20 05

9

11

19 00

26

11

21 50

34

9.20

6

""

""

12

8.25

30

20.45

12

12

20.40

30

8.00

12

12

23 15

34

10 30

6

B

9.00

26 21 10

16

13

21 50

9.20

9

13

11 50

""

""

14

Morte eau. 20 Morte eau.

20

14

23 00

10 30

7

14

0 30

35

13 05

15

23.00

16

23 45

188

28

11 20

14

15

11 45

6

15

1 45

34

""

32

11 25

10

16

0 20

13 05

5

16

3.00

34

17

12 15

7

17

1 35

36

14 10

17

4.20

32

18

0 45

34

13 10

5

18

2.50

36

15 30

18

5255

29

19

1 40

36

14 15

19

4.05

35

16 45

19

9.30

26M.E

20

2 50

37

15 20

20

515

18 00

20

14.50

26

4.00

37

16 30

21

6.30

32

19 10

9

21

17 15

30

5.05

37

17 30

20

8.00

6.00

36

18 30

23 Morte eau.

24

7.00

34

19 30

18 20

25

8. 05

31

20 30

11

19 50

26

9 15

26 Morte eau.

20

26

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27 Morte eau.

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20

27

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28

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128

10 30

10

29

11 30

8

30

0.40

32

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31

1 50

RANGED 888

21 20

14

18 30

23

19 30

2/5 35

15

24

20 30

7.10

25

21 40

31

8.40

22 50

31

9.50

27

""

11.00

12.05

1 00

13 10

30

2 05

14 15

1-Oct

3 10

CABRERA82888 27ER

14 20

15 40

7

17 05

9

19 30

18

""

0.10

16

4 20

12

5.50

9

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7.00

8

8 10

8

9 10

32

10 15

11 25

32

12 25

31

13 30

9

31

14 40

10

29

"" ""

AVIS.

Les heures sont donn?es en temps moyen astronomique.

Les hauteurs sont exprim?es en d?cim?tres et compt?es ? partir d'un niveau situ? ? 2 m?tres audessous du niveau moyen. Le niveau adopt? est ? peu pr?s celui auquel ont ?t? rapport?es les sondes des cartes.

Les mar?es de Do-son sont en avance d'environ une heure sur celles d'Ha?-phong; les hauteurs sont les m?mes.

No. 144.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 20th July, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 12 of 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

EXHIBITION OF REVOLVING WHITE LIGHT ON CAPE FOULWIND, WEST COAST OF MIDDLE ISLAND.

PRELIMINARY NOTICE.

CUSTOMS DEPARTMENT MARINE BRANCH), WELLINGTON, N.Z., 10th May, 1876.

    Notice is hereby given, that about the month of August next a Light will be exhibited from a Lighthouse which has been erected on Cape Foulwind, the position and characteristics of which are as follows:--

324

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JULY, 1876.

   The Cape Foulwind Lighthouse is situated on the cape of that name, on the West Coast of the Middle Island of New Zealand. The light will be shown from a Dioptric Holophotal Apparatus of the Second Order, and will be a Revolving White Light, giving A FLASH EVERY HALF-MINUTE.

   The light will be elevated 190 feet above high watermark, and, allowing 15 feet for the height of the eye, will be seen, where the coast line permits, at a distance of about 19 nautic miles in clear wheather, and at lesser distances according to the state of the atmosphere.

The Lighthouse Tower is 53 feet in height from the base to the top of the lantern, and is constructed of timber and painted white.

Due notice of the exact date when the light will be first exhibited will be given.

EDWARD RICHARDSON,

(in absence of the Commissioner of Customs).

No. 145.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Ollice, Hongkong, 29th July, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 60.

CHINA SEA.

YANGTZE RIVER.-SHANGHAI DISTRICT.

Blockhouse Shoal Buoys.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary,

NOTICE is hereby given that a ne

                new red buoy, 10 feet in diameter at the water line, surmounted by a black cage and marked in white No. 1, has been moored in 17 feet at low water spring tides, with Kiutoan Lighthouse bearing N. 64° W. magnetic, and distant about 52 nautical miles.

   The old red buoy, 6 feet in diameter at the water line, and surmounted by a conical frustum cage, has been moored in 18 feet at low water spring tides with Kiutoan Lighthouse bearing S. 25° 27′ W. magnetic, and distant about 2 nautical miles. This buoy will be marked in white No. 2.

Both buoys are on the starboard hand of the navigable channel in entering from the sea.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 17th July, 1876.

?

DAVID M. HENDERSON,

Engineer-in-Chief.

NOTICE.

   Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the Third Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of July next.

It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 31st of July, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th June, 1876.

NOTICE.

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.

   The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

NOTIFICATION.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

   It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the oper Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public. seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

Harbour Department. Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Emigration Officer, &c.

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324

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JULY, 1876.

   The Cape Foulwind Lighthouse is situated on the cape of that name, on the West Coast of the Middle Island of New Zealand. The light will be shown from a Dioptric Holophotal Apparatus of the Second Order, and will be a Revolving White Light, giving A FLASH EVERY HALF-MINUTE.

   The light will be elevated 190 feet above high watermark, and, allowing 15 feet for the height of the eye, will be seen, where the coast line permits, at a distance of about 19 nautic miles in clear wheather, and at lesser distances according to the state of the atmosphere.

The Lighthouse Tower is 53 feet in height from the base to the top of the lantern, and is constructed of timber and painted white.

Due notice of the exact date when the light will be first exhibited will be given.

EDWARD RICHARDSON,

(in absence of the Commissioner of Customs).

No. 145.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Ollice, Hongkong, 29th July, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 60.

CHINA SEA.

YANGTZE RIVER.-SHANGHAI DISTRICT.

Blockhouse Shoal Buoys.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary,

NOTICE is hereby given that a ne

                new red buoy, 10 feet in diameter at the water line, surmounted by a black cage and marked in white No. 1, has been moored in 17 feet at low water spring tides, with Kiutoan Lighthouse bearing N. 64° W. magnetic, and distant about 52 nautical miles.

   The old red buoy, 6 feet in diameter at the water line, and surmounted by a conical frustum cage, has been moored in 18 feet at low water spring tides with Kiutoan Lighthouse bearing S. 25° 27′ W. magnetic, and distant about 2 nautical miles. This buoy will be marked in white No. 2.

Both buoys are on the starboard hand of the navigable channel in entering from the sea.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 17th July, 1876.

?

DAVID M. HENDERSON,

Engineer-in-Chief.

NOTICE.

   Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the Third Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of July next.

It is particularly requested that such Rates may be paid before the 31st of July, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th June, 1876.

NOTICE.

C. MAY, Acting Colonial Treasurer.

   The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

NOTIFICATION.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

   It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the oper Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public. seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

Harbour Department. Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Emigration Officer, &c.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JULY, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 28th July, 1876.

Le

Andrews, C. S.

Cuthill, W.

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 28th July, 1876.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP.

HEIGHT 1,800 FEET.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

BARO-

HOUR.

DATE.

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12. Atid. Max. Min.] Dry. | Wet. Direct. | Force.

WINDS

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER,

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

0 TO 12.

THER. METER

WEA-BARO THER. METER

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER |

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WINDS

0 TO 12.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

WEA-BARO-

VICTORIA PEAK.

THERMOMETER.

HE IT 1,823 FEET,

THER.

ETER

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

0 TO 12. WEA-

In inches

THER.

Force.

Atid. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

during previous

24 hours.

July,

3

Saturday, 9 29.89 83.0] 82.0 80.0 22nd Noon 29.88 86.0 88.0 81.0 85.0 80.0 29.85 86.0

b.c. 29.64 84

:

84.0 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.81 84.0

83.0 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

:

b.c.

Sunday,

9

29.89 84.5

:

:

:

85.0 81.0

b.c.

83.0 80.0

23rd

Noon 29.87 86.0 89.0 82.0 85.0 80.0

b.c. 29.67 85

b.c.

29.68

July

3 29.83 88.0

:

:

87.0 81.0

b.c.

29.65

86

88

:

:

255

29.69 86 87.0 80.0 85.0 82.0 SW 29.67 85

1

b.c.

29.81 85.0 85.0 82.01 84.5 82.0 SW

1

b.c.

85.0 82.0] SW

1

b.c.

29.78 86.0

:

85.0 83.0 S

2

b.c.

84.0 80.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.78 83.0

84.0 82.0 SW

1

b.c.

86 87.0 80.0 85.0 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.79 86.0 85.5 82.0 85.0 82.0 S

2

b.c.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

80.2 75.0 80.0 79.8 S

8

:

:

:

:

:

Monday,

9 29.88 84.0

83.0 79.0

b.c. 29.68

84

::

:

85.5 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

..

29.75 86.0

84.0 82.0 SW

Co

3

b.c.

:

:

:

84.0 81.0 Calm

0

b.c.

29.78 84.0

83.0 82.0 S

3

b.c.m.

:

24th

July,

3

co

Tuesday,

25th

July.

Noon 29.87 87.0 89.0 82.5 86.0 80.0|

29.85, 87.0

9 29.87 84.0

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3 29.83 86.5

86.0 80.0]

:

:

:?

83.0 79.5

85.0 79.0

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9

29.85: 83.0

82.0 78.5

26th

Noon 29.85 | 85.0; 89.0 80.5 84.0 79.0]

True wind

cannot be registered.

b.c.

29.68 86 87.5 80.0 84.5 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.79 86.0 86.0 83.0 85.0 83.0 WSW|

3

???

b.c.

::

:

:

:

:

:

:

b.c.

29.65 86

:

:

85.01 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.76 85.0

84.0 82.0 WSW

3

b.c.

b.c.

29.68 81

:

..

83.5 80.0 Calin

0 b.c.

29.78 84.0;

:

:

83.0 81.0 SW

2

b.c.

20

Do.

b.c.

29.68

86 86.5 79.5 84.5 80.5 SW

1

b.c.

29.78 85.0 85.0 $2.0 84.0 82.0 S

2

b.c.v.

b.c.

29.65 86

86.0 80.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.76 86.0;

b.c. 29.65 84

82.5 80.0 N

1

b.c.

29.74 82.0]

::

85.0 81.0 S

2

b.c.v.

82.0 80.0 NE

4

o.m.

b.c.

29.65 8687.0 80.0 84.5 81.0 Calm

0 b.c.

29.75 84.0 83.0 81.0 83.0 80.0 NE

4

o.m.

July.

3

29.80 88.0

:

87.0 80.0

b.c.

29.61 86

:

:

85.0 80.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.73 85.0

:

84.0 82.0 ENE

4

o.m.

Thursday,

9

29.84 82.0

27th

July,

Noon 29.83 84.0 89.0 80.0 83.0 79.0

29.80 | 85.0

: 8

:

81.0 78.0

b.c.

29.64 84

84.0 80.0] SW

I

b.c.

29.74 83.0

82.0 80.0 SW

2

b.c.

:

:

:

:

:

:

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:

:

:

:

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80.5 75.5 79,5| 76.5] SSW

80.5 75.0 79.0 77.0 S

3

4

b.c.

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b.c.

28.05 77.0 77.0 74.0 76.0 74.5| SW

28.01 76.0.

28.08 76.0

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75.5 75.0 S

4

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2

O.C.

28.05 75.5 77.0, 73.5 75.5 75.9 S

2

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0.16

28.01 | 75.0

75.0

75.0, 75.0 SSW

2 c.v.

28.05 76.0

75.0 75.0 SW

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81.0 75.5 79.5 76.5 S

:

b.c.

?:

29.64 85 87.0 79.0 84.0 80.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.74 84.0 85.0] 82.0] 83.0 80.0 SW

3

b.c.

84.0 80.0

b.c.

29.60 86

:

:

85.0 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.72 84.0

Friday,

28th

July,

9 29.85 85.0 84.0 79.0 Noon 29.83 87.0 89.0 79.0 86.0 81.0|| 3 29.78 83.0

b.c.

29.65 84

84.0 80.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.75 85,0

:

:

::

83.0 81.0 SW

3

co

b.c.

| :

84.0 82.0 N

3

Co

b.c.m.

:

87.0 81.0

b.c.

b.c.

:

:

29.64 86 87.0 78.0 85.5 82.0 SW 29.59 $6 85.0 82.0 SW

2 b.c.

2

b.c.

:

:

29.75 85.0 85.0 83.0 84.0 82.0 S 29.70 86.0; 85.0 83.0 S

3

3

b.c.

b.c.

:

:

:

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:

:

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:

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76.0 75.0 SSW

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28.08 77.0

76.0 74.0 S

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28.08 73.0 78.0 73.5 77.0 75.0! S

0.05

28.04 78.0

77.5 75.5 S

28.06 77.0

76.0 74.0 SW

1

c.m.

5

C.

28.05 78.0 78.0 74.0 77.0 75.0 SSE

C.

0.00

28.01 78.0

77.5 75.5 SW

2

C.

?

28.04 76.5

:

75.5 75.0 SW 75.0

c.m.

80.0 75.0 78.0 76.0 Calm 0

0.0.

28.05 78.0 78.5 73.0 76.5 75.0 SSE

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0.03

28.01 79.

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c.m.

81.5 75.5 79.8 78.0 SW

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C.

0.00

+

C.

STATE OF WEATHER:-b. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; ?. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder: u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather, ?, visiblity. at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE:-A bar (-) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Description of Wind.

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind

per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Calm

Light Air

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze Moderate Breeze. Fresh Breeze.. Strong Breezc Moderate Gale.

Fresh Gale Strong Gale

10

Whole Gale

11

Storm......

12

Hurricane..

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

Triple Reefs, &c...

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and recfed Foresail Under Storm Staysail

Bare Poles...

0 to

Just sufficient to give steerage way.

3

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water..

10

3 to 4

5 to 6

16

21 25

Royals, &c.

26 30

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails...

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GAZETTE, 29TH

JULY,

1876.

327

328

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 29TH JULY, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

WA

ANTED a Person to act as Turn-

key in Victoria Gaol.

Salary ?90

and Quarters.

per annum with Uniform

Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- hoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of who-c Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Application to be made to the Acting debted to the said Avistick Lazar Agabeg forth- Superintendent.

Colonial Secretary's Office,

UN

Hongkong, 1st July, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

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UN

In the Matter of—

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Notice is hereby also given to all parties in-

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Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

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H. KI?R, Consul pro. tem.

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Hongkong, 4th July, 1876.

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No. 32.

No. 146.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 5TH AUGUST, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Native Passenger Ships Act, 1876, of India, received from The Right Honourable The Secretary of State for the Colonies, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st August, 1876.

ACT No. VIII OF 1876.

PASSED BY THE GOVERNOR GENERAL OF INDIA IN COUNCIL.

(Received the assent of the Governor General on the 28th March, 1876).

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to Native Passenger Ships.

WE

HEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the law relating to Native Passenger Ships; It

is hereby enacted as follows:-

Preamble.

CHAPTER I.

PRELIMINARY.

1. This Act may be called "The Native Passenger Ships Act, 1876."

2. It extends to the whole of British India, and applies-

Short title.

Extent and application

(a) to all subjects of Her Majesty within the dominions of Princes and States in India in alliance of Act. with Her Majesty;

(b) to all Native Indian subjects of Her Majesty without and beyond British India; and,

(c) subject to the exceptions mentioned in the subsequent part of this section, to vessels carrying

more than thirty passengers, being Natives of Asia or Africa.

Nothing herein contained applies-

(d) to any Ship-of-War or Transport belonging to, or in the service of, Her Majesty;

(e) to any Ship-of-War belonging to any Foreign Prince or State;

(f) to any sailing-vessel not carrying as passengers more than thirty Natives of Asia or Africa;

to any steamer not carrying as passengers more than sixty of such Natives;

India.

to any sailing-vessel or steamer not intended to convey passengers to or from any port in British

3. This Act shall come into force on such day as the Governor General in Council directs by notifi- cation in the Gazette of India.

4. On and from that day the Acts specified in the schedule hereto annexed shall be repealed. But all ports, places and officers appointed, and all certificates granted, under any of such Acts, shall be deemed to be respectively appointed and granted under this Act;

     and the last clause of section one of Act No. II of 1860 (to amend the law relating to the Carriage of Passengers by Sea) shall be read as follows:-

"Voyages from ports in British India to ports in the Red Sea or Persian Gulf, under the Native Passenger Ships Act, 1878."

5. In this Act—

the expression "Magistrate" means a person exercising powers not inferior to those of a Magistrate of the second class, and includes a Justice of the Peace, and, at the Port of Aden, the Political Resident and his Assistants:

the expression "ship" includes every description of vessel used in navigation not propelled by oars: the expression "Master" includes every person (other than a pilot) having command or charge of a

Commencement.

Repeal of Acts.

66

Interpretation-clause.

Magistrate."

"Ship." "Master."

ship:

330

"Passenger."

"Voyage."

"Long voyage."

"Short voyage."

"Chief Officer of Customs."

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 5TH AUGUST, 1876.

the expression "Passenger" means a person above the age of twelve years, or two persons between the ages of one year and twelve years; but it does not include a person in attendance on another person who is not a Native of Asia or Africa, nor a child under one year of age:

the expression "voyage" means the whole distance between the ship's port of departure and her final port of arrival:

the expression "long voyage" means any voyage during which the ship performing it will under ordinary circumstances be one hundred and twenty hours or upwards continuously out of port:

the expression "short voyage" means any voyage during which the ship performing it will never under ordinary circumstances be one hundred and twenty hours continuously out of port:

Illustration.

A ship starts from port A, and is destined finally to arrive at port B, between which ports the ordinary distance is ten days: but she is to touch at four intermediate ports, no one of which is under ordinary circumstances more than five days from the next

This is a short voyage.

one.

the expression "Chief Officer of Customs means the executive officer of highest rank in the Depart- ment of Customs in any port to which this Act applies.

Ship to sail only from

ports appointed by Government.

Master to give notice

of day of sailing; &c.

   Power to enter and inspect ship.

   Not to sail without two certificates.

Port-clearance.

Contents of certificate A.

Contents of certificate B.

Grant of certificate B.

Grant of certificate A.

Ship may be surveyed.

Proviso as to ships holding certificate mentioned in section 13.

Expense of survey.

Certificate not to be

CHAPTER 11.

RULES FOR ALL VOYAGES.

6. No ship carrying passengers shall depart or proceed from, or shall discharge passengers at, any port or place within British India other than such ports and places as the Local Government may from time to time appoint in this behalf;

and after any ship has departed or proceeded upon any voyage from a port or place so appointed, no person shall be received on board as a passenger, except at some other port or place so appointed.

7. The Master, Owner or Agent of every ship so departing or proceeding shall give notice to an officer authorized in this behalf by the Local Government that the ship is to carry Native passengers, and of her destination, and of the proposed time of sailing.

Su notice shall be given not less than twenty-four hours before such time.

8. After receiving such notice, the officer aforesaid, or any person authorized by him, shall be at liberty at all times to enter and inspect the ship and the fittings, provisions and stores therein.

9. No ship intended to carry passengers shall commence any voyage from any port or place appointed under this Act, unless the Master holds two certificates to the effect hereinafter mentioned.

And the officer of Government whose duty it is to grant a port-clearance for such ship shall not grant the same unless the Master holds such certificates.

10. The first of such certificates (hereinafter called 'certificate A') shall state that the ship is sea- worthy and properly equipped, fitted and ventilated; and the number of passengers that she is capable of carrying.

11. The second of such certificates (hereinafter called 'certificate B') shall state-

(a) the voyage which the ship is intended to make, and the intermediate ports (if any) at which she is intended to touch;

(b) that she has the proper complement of officers and seamen;

(c) that provisions, fuel and pure water, over and above what is necessary for the crew, and the other things (if any) prescribed for the ship by rule under section forty-six, have been placed on board, of the quality prescribed by rule under the same section, properly packed, and sufficient to supply the passengers on board during the declared duration of the intended voyage, according to the scale for the time being prescribed by rule under the same section;

(d) that the Master holds certificate A

1;

(e) if she is intended to make a short voyage in a season of foul weather, and to carry upper-deck passengers, that she is furnished with substantial bulwarks and a double awning or other sufficient protec- tion against the weather;

(f) such other particulars (if any) as may for the time being be required for such ship under this Act.

12. The person by whom certificate B is to be granted shall in all cases be the officer referred to in section seven.

13. The person by whom certificate A is to be granted shall be the officer aforesaid, except that, if the Master of a ship produce to such officer either of the following certificates (namely)-

(a) a valid certificate granted by the Board of Trade or by any British Colonial Government; (b) a certificate granted under the authority of any British Indian Government, and dated not more than six months before the proposed day of sailing,

and if the particulars required by section ten are certified thereby,

such officer may take any such certificate as evidence of such particulars, and it shall then be a valid certificate for the purposes of this Act.

14. After receiving the notice required by section seven, the officer aforesaid may, if he think fit, cause the ship to be surveyed at the expense of the Master or Owner by competent surveyors, who shall report to him whether the ship is, in their opinion, seaworthy and properly equipped, fitted and ventilated for her intended voyage:

Provided that he shall not cause any ship holding any certificate mentioned in section thirteen, clause (a) or clause (b), to be surveyed unless, from the ship having met with damage or having undergone altera- tions, or on other reasonable ground, he considers it likely that she may be found unseaworthy or not. properly equipped, fitted or ventilated for her intended voyage.

If the officer aforesaid causes a survey to be made of any vessel holding any such certificate, and if the surveyors report that the vessel is seaworthy and properly equipped, fitted and ventilated for her intended voyage, and that there was no reasonable ground why the officer aforesaid should have thought it likely that she would be found unseaworthy, or not properly equipped, fitted or ventilated for her intended voyage, the expense of the survey shall be paid by the Local Government.

          15. The officer authorized to grant a certificate under this Act, in respect of any ship, shall not grant granted where cargo the same, unless he is satisfied that she has not on board any cargo likely from its quality, quantity, or

mode of stowage, to prejudice the health or safety of the passengers.

dangerous or

dangerously stowed. Discretion of officer.

But save as aforesaid, and subject to the provisions of section sixteen, the grant or withholding of a certificate under this chapter shall in all cases be in the discretion of the officer aforesaid,

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     16. In the exercise of such discretion such officer shall be subject to the control of the Local Govern- Discretion to be ment, or of any intermediate authority which that Government may from time to time appoint in this subject to control of behalf.

Government.

     17. The Owner or Master shall put up in a conspicuous part of the ship, so as to be visible to persons Copy of certificate to on board the same, a copy of each of the said certificates granted by an officer appointed under this Act be exhibited. in respect of the ship, and shall keep such copies in such position during the voyage.

18. The requirements of this Act respecting the supply of provisions for passengers shall not, except Contract by passengers as to the supply of water, be applicable to any passenger who has contracted to furnish his own provisions, for supply of their own and who has, in the opinion of such officer as the Local Government appoints in this behalf, actually provisions. furnished such provisions of the quality and to the amount for the time being prescribed by rules made under section forty-six.

CHAPTER III. RULES FOR SHORT VOYAGES.

     19. For seasons of fair weather, every ship performing a short voyage shall contain in the between- Space to be provided decks at least six superficial feet and thirty.six cubic feet of space for every intermediate or between-decks for intermediate or passenger, and shall contain on the upper-deck at least four superficial feet for each such passenger and between-decks six superficial feet for each upper-deck passenger.

     For seasons of foul weather, every ship propelled by sails and performing a short voyage shall con- tain in the between-decks at least twelve superficial feet and seventy-two cubic feet of space for every intermediate or between-decks passenger, and shall contain on the upper-deck at least four superficial feet for each such passenger and twelve superficial feet for each upper-deck passenger.

For seasons of foul weather, every ship propelled by steam, or partly by steam and partly by sails, and performing a short voyage, shall contain in the between-decks at least nine superficial feet and fifty- four cubic feet of space for every intermediate or between-docks passenger, and shall contain on the upper-deck at least four superficial feet for each such passenger and nine superficial feet for each upper- deck passenger.

But in such seasons no ship shall carry upper-deck passengers unless she is furnished with substantial bulwarks and a double awning or other sufficient protection against the weather.

passengers.

     20. If any ship performing a short voyage takes any additional passengers on board at any interme- Ship taking additional diate port or place, the Master shall obtain a supplementary certificate from the proper officer at such passengers at port, stating-

(a) the number of passengers so taken on board, and

(b) that provisions, fuel and pure water (over and above what is necessary for the crew, and the other things, if any, prescribed for the ship by rule under section forty-six) have been placed on board, of the quality prescribed by rule under the same section, properly packed, and sufficient to supply the total number of passengers on board during the declared duration of the intended voyage, according to the scale for the time being prescribed by rule under the same section :

Provided that, if the certificate B held by the Master of such ship states that provisions, fuel and pure water, over and above what is necessary for the crew, and the other things, if any, prescribed for her by rule under section forty-six, have been placed on board, of the quality prescribed by rule under the same section, properly packed, and sufficient to supply the full number of passengers that she is capable of carrying, the Master shall not be bound to obtain any such supplementary certificate.

intermediate port.

the voyage.

21. When the ship reaches her final port of arrival, the Master shall notify to such officer as the Report of deaths on Governor General in Council may appoint in this behalf, the date and supposed cause of death of every passenger dying on the voyage.

CHAPTER IV.

RULES FOR LONG VOYAGES,

22. Every ship propelled by sails and performing a long voyage shall contain in the between-decks Space to be provided at least twelve superficial feet and seventy-two cubic feet of space for every passenger.

Every ship propelled by steam, or partly by steam and partly by sails, and performing a long voyage, shall contain in the between-decks at least nine superficial feet and fifty-four cubic feet of space for every

passenger.

for passengers.

23. The Master of every such ship, before departing or proceeding on any long voyage from any Statement of port or place in British India, shall sign two statements, specifying the number and the respective sexes passengers. of all the passengers, and stating the number of the crew; and shall deliver them to the officer last afore- said, who shall thereupon (after having first satisfied himself that the numbers are correct) countersign and return to the Master one of such statements.

24. The Master shall note in writing on such last-mentioned statement, and on any additional state- Deaths on voyage. ment to be made under the next following section, the date and supposed cause of death of any passenger who may die on the voyage, and shall forthwith, on the arrival of the ship at her destination or at any

port at which it may be intended to land passengers, and before any passengers are landed, produce the Procedure on arrival. statement, with any additions thereto made, to any person lawfully exercising Consular authority on behalf of Her Majesty at the port of arrival if it be a foreign port, or to the Chief Officer of Customs, or the officer (if any) appointed under this Act to receive such statements, at any port or place at which it is intended to land the passengers or any of them.

     25. If, after the ship has departed or proceeded on any long voyage, any additional passengers are Ship taking additional taken on board at a port or place within British India appointed under this Act for the embarkation of passengers and

                                                          touching at passengers,

intermediate port.

or if such ship upon her voyage touch or arrive at any such port, having previously received on board additional passengers at any place without British India,

the Master shall obtain a fresh certificate to the effect of certificate B from the proper officer at such port, and shall make additional statements specifying the number and the respective sexes of all such additional passengers;

     and all the provisions herein before contained in that behalf shall be applicable to any certificate granted or statement made under this section.

26. In the case of every ship sailing from any port within British India to any port in the Red Sea, Bond when ship clears the officer whose duty it is to grant a port-clearance for any such ship shall not grant such clearance for port in Red Sea. unless and until the Owner, Agent or Master of such ship and two sureties resident in British India have by a joint and several bond become bound unto the Secretary of State for India in Council in the penal sum of five thousand rupees for the purpose of binding the ship to touch at Aden on the outward voyage,

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and there to obtain a clean bill of health, and to do the same on the homeward voyage if she continue (being propelled by sails) to carry more than thirty passengers, or (being propelled by steam or partly by steam and partly by sails) to carry more than sixty passengers.

Ships sailing to or from port in Red Sea from any port in British India to any port in the Red Sea,

27. Every ship carrying more than thirty passengers being Natives of Asia or Africa, and sailing

to touch at Aden.

Bill of health.

or sailing from any port in the Red Sea to any port in British India,

shall touch at Aden, and shall not leave that port without having obtained from the proper authority a clean bill of health.

28. No bill of health shall be granted under section twenty-six or section twenty-seven in case the ship has on board a greater number of passengers than in the proportion prescribed for her by this Act.

CHAPTER V. PENALTIES.

Penalty for ship

           29. If any ship departs or proceeds upon a voyage from, or discharges passengers at any port or unlawfully departing. place within British India in contravention of the provisions of section six or section nine,

  Penalty for pposing entry on or inspection

of ships.

Penalty for not

exhibiting copy of certificate.

Penalty for non- compliance with

requirements as to list of passengers.

Penalty for failing

to obtain fresh

certificate for

additional passengers taken.

Penalty for fraudulent

certificate obtained.

or if any person is received as a passenger on board a ship in contravention of the provisions of the second clause of section six,

the Owner or Master shall, for every passenger conveyed in such ship, or for every passenger so dis- charged or received on board, be liable to a penalty not exceeding one hundred rupees, or to imprison- ment not exceeding one month, or to both;

and the ship, if found within two years in any port within British India, may be seized and detained by any Chief Officer of Customs until the penalties incurred under this Act by her Owner or Master have been adjudicated, and the payment of the tines imposed on him under this Act, with all costs, has been enforced, under the provisions hereinafter contained.

30. Any person impeding or refusing to allow the entry or inspection authorized under this Act, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred rupees for each offence, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both.

31. Any Owner or Master wilfully failing to comply with the requirements of section seventeen, as to copies of certificates, shall, for every such failure, be liable to fine not exceeding two hundred rupees, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding a month, or to both.

32. Any Master failing to comply with any of the requirements of section twenty-three or section twenty-four, as to the statement of passengers,

or wilfully making any false entry or note in or on any such statement,

or wilfully failing to obtain any such supplementary certificate as is mentioned in section twenty, or to report deaths as required by section twenty-one, or to obtain any such fresh certificate, or to make any such statement of the number of additional passengers, as is mentioned in section twenty-five,

shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five hundred rupees for every such offence, or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three months, or to both.

33. Any Master who, after having obtained any of the certificates mentioned in section nine or alteration in ship after section twenty, or section twenty-five, fraudulently does or suffers to be done anything whereby such certificate becomes inapplicable to the altered state of the ship, her passengers, or other matters to which such certificate relates, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand rupees, or to imprisonment not exceeding six months, or to both.

Penalty for failing to

supply passengers with prescribed provisions.

Penalty for not

obtaining bill of health.

 Penalty for excess of number specified in certificate.

Penalty for bringing Native passengers

from Eastern port in

excess of authorized proportion.

Penalty for landing

passenger at a place

other than that at which he has

contracted to land.

Adjudication of offences.

Fine leviable by distress on ship.

Jurisdiction.

34. Any Master wilfully, and without satisfactory excuse, omitting to supply to any passenger the allowance of food, fuel and water prescribed by rule made under this Act and for the time being in force, shall be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty rupees for every passenger who has sustained detriment by such omission.

35. The Master of any ship described in section twenty-seven, who wilfully fails to touch at Aden, or leaves that port without having obtained the bill of health therein mentioned, shall, for every such offence, be liable to a fine not exceeding two thousand rupees, or to imprisonment not exceeding six months, or to both.

36. If any ship has on board any number of passengers which, having regard to the time of the year and other circumstances, is greater than the number allowed by the certificate, or, if arriving from a port where no certificate could be procured, has on board a number of passengers exceeding the number allowed by this Act for such ship, the Owner and Master shall, for every passenger over and above the number allowed by the certificate, be each liable to a fine not exceeding twenty rupees, and the Master shall further be liable for each of such passengers to imprisonment not exceeding one week: Provided that the total term of imprisonment awarded under this section shall in no case exceed six months.

Any officer authorized in this behalf by the Local Government may cause all passengers over and above such number to disembark, and may forward them to any port of British India, and may recover the cost of so forwarding them from the Owner or Master of the ship as if such cost was a fine imposed under this Act, and a certificate under the hand of such officer shall be conclusive evidence of the amount of the cost aforesaid.

37. If any ship bringing Native passengers from any port or place beyond British India, into any port or place in British India, has on board a greater number of passengers than in the proportion pre- scribed by section nineteen, section twenty-two, or section forty-nine (as the case may be), or than the number allowed by the license or certificate (if any) granted in respect of such ship at her port or place of departure, the Owner and Master shall, for every passenger in excess of such proportion or of the number so allowed, be each liable to a fine not exceeding twenty rupees.

38. If the Master of any ship to which this Act applies lands any passenger at any port or place other than the port or place at which he may have contracted to land, unless with his previous consent, or unless such landing is made necessary by perils of the sea or other unavoidable accident, the Master shall, for every such offence, be liable to a penalty not exceeding two hundred rupees, or to imprisonment for any term not exceeding a month, or to both.

Procedure.

If the

39. All offences against this Act shall be punishable in a summary manner by a Magistrate.

whom person on

    any fine is imposed under this Act is the Master or Owner of a ship, and the fine is not paid at the time and in the manner prescribed by the order of payment, the Magistrate may, in addition to the ordinary means prescribed by law for enforcing payment, direct by warrant the amount remaining unpaid to be levied by distress and sale of the said ship, her tackle, furniture and apparcl.

40. For the purpose of the adjudication of penalties under this Act, every offence against its pro- visions shall be deemed to have been committed within the limits of the jurisdiction of the Magistrate of the place where the offender is found.

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    41. The penalties to which Masters and Ov ners of ships are made liable by this Act, shall be en- By whom proceedings forced only by information laid at the instance of the officers appointed to grant certificates under this for penalties to be Act; or, at any port or place where there is no such officer, at the instance of the Chief Officer of Customs. instituted.

42. Any Magistrate imposing any fine under this Act may, if he thinks fit, direct the whole or any Application of fines. part thereof to be applied in compensating any person for any detriment which he may have sustained by the act or default in respect of which such fine is imposed, or in or toward payment of the expenses of the proceedings.

    43. Whenever, in the course of any legal proceeding under this Act, the testimony of any witness Depositions receivable is required in relation to the subject-matter of such proceeding, any deposition that he may have pre- when witnesses cannot

                                                                be produced. viously made in relation to the same subject-matter before any Justice or Magistrate in Her Majesty's dominions (including all parts of India other than those subject to the same Local Government as the port or place where such proceedings are instituted), or any British consular officer elsewhere, shall be admissible in evidence on due procf that such witness cannot be found within the jurisdiction of the Court in which such proceeding is instituted:

Provided that such deposition shall not be admissible unless-

(a) it is authenticated by the signature of the Justice, Magistrate, or consular officer;

(b) it was made in the presence of the person accused, and

(c) the fact that it was so made is certified by the Justice, Magistrate, or consular officer.

    It shall not be necessary in any case to prove the signature or official character of the person appear- ing to have signed any such deposition; and in any criminal proceeding, such certificate as aforesaid shall, unless the contrary is proved, be sufficient evidence of the accused having been present in manner thereby certified.

CHAPTER VI.

MISCELLANEOUS.

44. The Chief Officer of Customs, or the officer (if any) appointed under this Act, at any port or Information to be sent place within British India at which any ship to which this Act applies touches or arrives, shall, with to ports of embark- advertence to the provisions herein contained, send any particulars which he may deem important respect- ation. ing the ship and the passengers conveyed therein, to the officer at the port from which the ship commenced her voyage, and also to the officer at any other port within British India where the passengers or any of them embarked.

And any officer appointed under this Act may at any port or place in British India at which any ship to which this Act applies touches, board such ship and inspect her in order to ascertain whether the provisions of this Act as to the number of passengers and otherwise have been complied with.

    45. In any proceeding for the adjudication of any penalty incurred under this Act, any document Report of Consul. purporting to be a report of such particulars or a copy of the proceedings of any Court of justice duly authenticated, and also any like document purporting to be made and signed by any person lawfully exer- cising consular authority on behalf of Her Majesty in any foreign port, shall be received in evidence, if the same appears to have been officially transmitted to any officer at or near the place where the proceed- ing under this Act is had.

    46. The Governor General in Council may from time to time make rules consistent with this Act, Power to make rules to regulate, in the case of any ship or class of ships to which this Act applies, all or any of the following as to provisions, stores,

boats, &c.

matters:-

(a) the scale on which provisions, fuel and water are to be supplied to the passengers and the quality of such provisions, fuel and water;

    (b) the medical stores and other appliances and fittings for maintaining health, cleanliness and de- cency to be provided on board;

(c) the boats, anchors and cables to be provided on board;

(d) the instruments for purposes of navigation to be supplied;

    (e) the apparatus for the purpose of extinguishing fires on board and the precautions to be taken to prevent such fires;

(f) and, generally, to carry out the provisions of this Act.

I

All such rules shall be published in the Gazette of India, and shall thereupon have the force of law.

    47. The Local Government shall appoint such persons as it thinks fit to exercise and perform the Appointment of powers and duties conferred and imposed by this Act.

seasons

officers.

shall be deemed 'sea- ,, sons of fair weather'

    48. The Governor General in Council may from time to time declare, by notification in the Gazette Power to declare what of India, what shall be deemed to be, for the purposes of this Act, "seasons of fair weather" and " of foul weather," and for sailing vessels and steamers respectively, a "long voyage" and a "short voyage." and 'long voyages.' 49. The Governor General in Council may from time to time direct, in the case of any ship or class Power to prescribe of ships, and for all or any voyages to which this Act applies, the number of superficial or of cubic feet of, space to be contained for the passengers; and such direction shall override the provisions of sections for passengers. nineteen and twenty-two so far as they apply to such ship or class of ships.

Number and year.

XXV of 1859,

XII of 1870,..

XII of 1872,

Madras Act II of 1862, .

SCHEDULE. (See Section 4).

Title.

An Act to prevent the overcrowding of Vessels carrying Native

Passengers in the Bay of Bengal.

An Act for the regulation of Native Passengers Ships, and of Steam Vessels intended to convey Passengers on coasting

voyages.

An Act to amend Act XII of 1870, (The Native Passenger Ships

Act).

An Act to extend the provisions of Act XXV of 1859, entitled An Act to prevent the overcrowding of Vessels carrying Native Passengers in the Bay of Bengal.

space to be contained

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Intestate Estates' Returns for the Half-year ending 30th June, 1876, are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st August, 1876.

RETURN of BALANCES of ESTATES deposited as Residue in the Colonial Treasury by the Registrar of the Supreme Court as Official Administrator, from the 1st day of January to the 30th day of June, 1876.

1

NAME OF DECEASED.

DATE OF DEATH,

DATE OF ADMINISTRATION.

AMOUNT.

DATE OF DEPOSIT.

REMARKS.

Jos? Manuel,

22nd July, 1874, 16th October, 1874, $30.78

30th June, 1876,

Deposited as Residue.

F. S. HUFFAM,

Acting Registrar.

NAME OF INtestate.

AMOUNT RE-

CEIVED ON ACCOUNT OF THE ESTATE.

DEDUCTIONS

FOR

RETURN of ESTATES of INTESTATES for the Half-year ending 30th June, 1876.

DISBURSEMENTS.

BALANCE ON

CLOSING ACCOUNT.

DISPOSAL OF BALANCE.

TOTAL BALANCE.

$ c.

C.

C.

$ c.

Kwong-Tham,

Leung-Sew-Fan,

Chinaman, No. 11,

Dang-Yune,

Leong-Alock,...

John Dodd Smith,

1.50

5.55

4.05

Due Registry,

70.39

19.11

51.28

Remaining in Registry,

51.28

1.00

3.19

2.19

Due Registry,

6.11

5.57

0.54

Remaining in Registry,

0.54

10.00

4.58

5.42

Do.,

5.42

265.62

37.25

228.37

Do.,

228.37

Ah-Fong,

James Freeman,

Tong Quang, Fook-Ah-Ngan,. Hung-Chew-Sz-Ki,. F. A. de Souza, Chinaman, No. 12, Ping-Cheong, .... Francisco Fernandes, Andrew Jenkins, Edouard Estarico,

22.27

5.19

17.08

Do.,

17.08

122.00

11.60

110.40

Do.,

110.40

16.00

15.31

10.69

Do.,

10.69

5.90

1.55

4.35

Do,,

4.35

8.04

4.91

3.13

Do.,

3.13

16.97

14.34

2.63

Do.,

2.63

5.31

0.57

4.74

Do.,

4.74

17.41

2.30

15.11

Do.,

15.11

7.25

1.98

5.27

Do.,

5.27

....

1.25

1.25

Due Registry,

160.21

20.39

139.82

Remaining in Registry,

139.82

F. S. HUFFAM,

Acting Registrar.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Enquiries being frequently made as to which Packet connects best with the Mail from Aden to Zanzibar, Mozambique, Natal, The Cape, St. Helena, and Ascension, it is notified that the last oppor- tunity in each four weeks to catch the Cape Mail at Aden is by the French Packet which takes Mails for Australia and Mauritius.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 31st July, 1876.

NOTICE.

The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

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NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the open Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

Andrews, C. S. 1

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Unclaimed Correspondence, 4th August, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

1

Gilbei, Mrs. E. 1

Gordon,

Jackson, A.,

formerly of 1 Fusheng

Emigration Officer, &c.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Dai, Loin

2

Gee Long

Osbourn, T.

1

Steele, Alex.

Lets. Paps.

1

A-how

1

Dickey, Capt.

1

Aruto, Joseph 1

Isaac

1

Ahoo,

1

Davidson, Robert 1

Mrs. Wm.

Poo-chun

2

Dinnis, Mr.

2

Gifford, W. H. 1

Kaiser, N.

1

Perkins, Mr.

1

Butters, John

1

Davidson,

Gandini,

Brennan, W. H. 1

1

Kong Yuen Longi

Prina, Anto. J. 1

John F.

John R.

Lorenzo

Kierulff, P.

1

Barbour, E. D. 1

Grinberg, Joseph 1 regd.

Kerr, Joseph

1

Thomson, David 1 Thompson,

Trannock, R. II. 1. Tallers, Wolf

2

1 regd.

Baker, Capt.

H. M. Bailey, Frank 2 Beazley, Henry 2

} 1

Eades, Harry Escribano,

Ramband,

3

1

Halliday, W. J. 1

Monsr. E.

Eusebio

Harvey, A. S. 3

Leong Sing

1

Rush

Vicary, Capt. 2

Haswell, G. G. 1

Flanagan, John 1

Hawk, Mr.

1

Lopez, Emilia Lawrence, John 1

Sclavo, D.

1

Chon-kong Gu 1 Cheong Aheing 1 Carozzi, Felice 1

Fereira, Mrs.

1

C. M.

Harrison, Thos. I Hally, Galto 1

Smith, Daniel P. 2

Morlan, M.

1

Scherzer, A.

2

Fortescue,

Holmes, John A. 3

Miller, Wm.

1

Steeves, Dr.

Chadwick, E.

1

The Hon.

1

Meyher, Mr.

1

Costa, Anto.

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!

THE HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

DAY AND

BARO-1

HOUR.

DATE.

METER

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

? TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WEA- BARO- THER. METER

WINDS

0 TO 12.

WINDS

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

WEA BARO- THER. METER

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

0 TO 12. WEA-

THER.

In inches during previous

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. | Wet. Direct. | Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

24 hours.

Saturday,

9 29.81 86.01

:

85.0 79.0

b.c.

29.58 86.0

85.0 80.5 WNW

1

b.b.c. 29.72 | 85.0|

29th

July,

Noon 29.78 89.5 91.0 82.0 88.0 81.0

b.c.

: ??

29.58 87.5 87.0 81.0 87.0 81.5 WNW

2

b.b.c. 29.71 | 86.0 86.0 83.0 85.0 82.0 SW

8:3

84.0 80.0 SW

2

b.c.

:

2

b.c.

3

29.7489.0

Sunday, 9

30th

July

29.70 77.0

76.0 74.0 Noon 29.69 80.0 83.0 76.0 79.0| 76.0 3 29.64 79.0 78.0 76.0

:

:

:

88.0 80.0

b.c.

29.55 87.0

87.0 82.0 WNW

:

1

b.b.c. 29.65 | 86.0

..

..

o.c.m. 29.51 | 80.0

79.0] 77.0] NE

1

o.r.

o.c.r.

..

:

:

o.c.r.

:

29.49 81.0 88.0 75.5 79.5 78.0 SE 29.45 82.0

1

o.r.

8:3

29.62 82.0] 29.62 | 80.0 82.0 79.0] 80,0| 78,0| SE

:

:。

81.0 81.0 SW

4

b.c.

:

:

:

:

81.0 79.0 N

3

o.p.

3

r.

:

79.5 78.0 SE

1

o.r.

29.58 80.0

79.0 77.0 SE

3

r.

Monday, 9

29.6681.0

:

80.0 78.0

31st

July,

Noon 29.65 | 80.0 82.5 78.0 79.0 77.0

:00

3

29.64 79.0]

:

78.0 76.0

Tuesday, 9

Ist

29.69 78.0|

:

77.0 76.0

..

Noon 29.70 80.0 81.0 78.0 79.0 77.0

August,

3

29.69 80.5

80.0 78.0

Wednesd

9

29.83 84.0

83.0 80.0

.

2nd Noon 29.83 | 85.0 86.0 80.0 84.0 81.0

True wind cannot be registered.

o.c.r.

o.c.r.

81.0 79.0 ENE

2

:?

o.c.p. 29.65 | 81,0

:

:

:

:

:

80.0 79.0 E

3

o.m.

81.0 76.0 80.0 79.0] ENE

2

o.r.

29.68 80.0 80.0 78.0 79.0 78.0 E

3

r.

o.c.r.

80.0 78.0 ENE

2

b.c.

29.68 81.0!

81.0 80.0 SE

3

r.

.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

82.5 71.0 73.0 72.5] SW

2 r.f.

:

:

75.2 73.0 74.0 73.8 NE

1

r.f. 27.86 73.0 74.0 71.5 72.0 72.0 SE

:

:

o.c.q.r.

:

Do.

o.c.r.

o.c.r.

b.c.

b.c.

:

9 29.82 84.0|

Friday, 9 29.80 83.5|

: -

August, 3

29.80 85.5

84.0 80.0

Thursday,

83.0 80.0

O.C.

3rd

Noon 29.81 85.0 87.0 82.0 84.0 81.0 August, 3 29.78 83.5

O.C.

83.0 80.0

o.c.r.

82.0 80.0

4th

August,

Noon 29.78 85.0 87.0 82.0 84.0 81.0 3 29.79 82.0 82.0 78.0

b.c.

Dep?t Barometer under repair.

Do.

79.0 78.0 NW

81.0 77.0 81.0 79.0] NW

2

o.r.

29.69 80.0

79.0 78.0 WSW]

3

00

r.u.

:

:

2

o.r.

29.69 80.0 81,0| 78,0| 79.0 78.0] S

3

r.u.

74.0 74.0] SW

75.0 72.8 74.5 74,5 SW

81.5 80.0 SW

1 o.p.

29.62 81.0

:

..

80.0 79.0 S

3

r.u.

:

:

82.5 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.73 83.0

..

82.0 81.0 SE

3

b.c.

84.0 79.0 84.0 81.0? Sw

3

b.c.

29.74 83.0 83.0] 81.0 82.0 80.0 SE

3

b.

?:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

85.0 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.73 84.0

1:

84.0 82.0 WSW

1

b.c.

29.72 83.0

***

85.5 81.0 84.5 81.5] WSW

2

b.c. 29.73 84.0 84.0 80.0 82.0 81.0 SW

:8

:

83.0 81.0 SE

3

b.c.

:

::

:

82.0 81.0 SW

2

o.m.

3

b.c.m.

:

:

:

:

:

83.5 81.0 WSW]

3 o.r.

29.71 84.0

83.5 81.0 SW

84.0 81.0 83.5 81.0 SW

3

b.c.

29.70 83,0]

:

:

:

83.0 81.0 SW

3

o.m.

:

79.5 78.0 W

2 0.1.

2 o.r.

:

82.0 81.0 WSW] 29.71 84.0 84.0 80.0 83.0 82.0 SW 29.71 83.0 80.0 79.0 SW

b.c.m.

O.C.

o.c.r.

at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). STATE OF WEATHER:-b. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; f. foggy; 9. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; g. squally; 2. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; . ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects NOTE: A bar (—) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

3 o.m.

3

o.m.

S:

:

: 0

:

:

:

4

r.r.

::

28.02 76.5

··

75.5 73.0 WNW?

4

C.V.

82.5 76.0 82.3] 75.5] SSW

2

O.C.

28.00 78.5 78.0 73.5 77.5 73,0| W

4

C.V.

0.00

27.95 78.0

77.0 75.0 S

5

C.V.

27.92 74.0

72.0 72.0 SW

3

q.r.

27.89 | 73.0 78.0 70.0 72.0 72.0| SSW

4

f.q.r.

1.52

27.86 72.0

27.87 75.0

:

:

:

71.5 71.5 SE

4

c.d.

74.0 74.0 E

3

f.r.

..

4

f.r.q.

1.03

27.85 73.0

:

:

72.0 72.0 SE

4

f.r.q.

2

r.f.

27.88 70.0

72.5 72.5 WNW

6

f.r.q.

:

2

r.f.

27.89 74.0 73.0 71.0 73.0 73.0] W

5

f.r.q.

3.78

75.0 75.0 SW

3

r.f.

29.89 74.0

:

74.0 74,0| SW

5

f.q.

76.0 76.0 SW

2

f.

28.01 76.0

75.0 74.5 SW

5

f.q.

:

:

77.0 75.0 75,2 75,1 SW

2

b.c.

28.01 | 75.5 75.0 72.5 75.0 75.0 SW

76.8 76.0 SW

2

b.c.

28.00 75.5

:::

5

c.

0.15

75.0 75.0 SW

5

C.

..

:

77.0 77.0 SW

2

f.

28.02 76.0|

75,5 74.5 SW

5

f.

:

78.0 76.0 77.2 77.2] SW

3

f.

:?

28.02 | 76.0 76.0| 73.0] 75,0] 75,0| SW

5

??

f.

0.00

76.2 76.2 SW

3

f.r.

27.97 76.0

:

75.0 75.0 SW

6

f.d.q.

77.0 SW

2

f.

27.9976.0

75.5 75.5 SW

5

f.

77.5 76.8 77.5 77.5 SW

3

f.

? :

:

:

75.8 75.5 SW

4

f.r.

27.98 77.0 76.0] 74.0 76.0 76.0? SW 27.97 75.0 74.5 74.5 SW

6

f.

0.13

6

f.q.r.

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Description of Wind.

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Winl as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind

per Hour in Miles.

to denote the Force

of the

Wind.

Wind.

OL234DOTRBOI2

12

Calm

Light Air Light Breeze Gentle Breeze

Moderate Breeze. Fresh Breeze

Strong Breeze

Moderate Gale.

Fresh Gale

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

Storm.

Hurricane..

Just sufficient to give steerage way. With which the above Ship with all sail set and clean full would go in smooth water..

1 to 2 knots

3 to 4

(5 to 6

Royals, &c.

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

Triple Reefs, &c....... Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail

Bare Poles.

0 to

297807985R

above 80

S | | | | | | | Img

3 10

15

20

30

36

44

52

60

9

69

80

11

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No. 33.

No. 148.

VICTORIA, MONDAY, 7TH AUGUST, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor is pleased to appoint JAMES RUSSELL, Esquire, to act provisionally as Attorney General, until further notice.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th August, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 149.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

His Excellency the Governor is pleased to appoint, provisionally and until further notice, FREDERICK STEWART, Esquire, M.A., to be Police Magistrate and Coroner, vice JAMES RUSSELL. By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

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No. 34.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 12TH AUGUST, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 150.

The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 31st July, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th August, 1876.

AVERAGE

BANKS.

AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

$

Oriental Bank Corporation,

255,131

150,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,......

521,803

180,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

486,881

175,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,376,548

500,000

TOTAL,

2,640,363

1,005,000

No. 151.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

In consequence of Mr. STEWART's appointment to be Acting Police Magistrate, His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to make, provisionally and until further notice, the following appointments in the Central School:-

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

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Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th August, 1876.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH OF JULY, 1876. 172 feet above mean low level of Spring Tides.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

DAY OF MONTH.

WIND.

CLOUD.

RAIN IN

INCHES

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

HYGROMETER.

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

DAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED

MAX. MAX.

IN SHADE.

IN THE SHADE. Max. and Min, of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

SUN,

BULB

IN

SUN,

BULB

Ex-

VACUO. POSED.

ON

DICR-

MIN. NAL RANGE,

GRASS. IN

SHADE.

MIN.

IN SOIL,

6

INCHES

DEEP.

DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN SHADE. SHADE.

HUMIDITY

COMPLETE SATURATION -100.

DEW POINT.

QUARTER.

DURING

THE

PREVI-

OUS 24

HOURS.

0-10.

9 A.M. 3 P.M.

Min. Max. Temp. at

Noon.

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.

9 A.M. 3 P.M.

Saturday,

Sunday,

Monday,..

4

Tuesday,

29.69 29.67 29.73 29.77 29.77 29.68 29.66 29.64

Wednesday,

29.66

29.64

Thursday,

29.68

29.68

7 Friday,

29.70

29.67

8 Saturday,

29.68

29.67

9

Sunday,

29.68

29.64

10

Monday,

29.72 29.68

11

Tuesday,

29.70

12

Wednesday,

29.67 29.72 29.69

76.0 81.0

76.0 83.0 76.0 84.0

76.0 85.0

79.0

13

Thursday,

29.75 29.72

14

Friday,

29.72 29.66

15

Saturday,

29.70 29.66

16

Sunday,

29.69

29.66

17

Monday,

29.64

29.60

18

Tuesday,

29.56

29.54

19

Wednesday,

29.55

29.55

20 Thursday,

29.60 29.64

21

Friday,

29.67

29.67

22 Saturday,

29.70

29.67

23 Sunday,

29.69

29.66

24 Monday,

29.69 29.66

25

Tuesday,

29.68 29.65

26

Wednesday,

29.66 29.64

27 Thursday,

28 Friday,

29

Saturday,

31

30 Sunday,

Monday,

Mean

29.65 29.64 29.66 29.64 29.64 29.57 29.50 29.48

29.50 29.47

29.66

29.64

76.6 84.7 82.8 131. 100.

75.0 83.0 81.0 135. 96. 63.0 8.0 33.0 76.0 80.0 79.0 77.0 77.0 85. 90.

75.0 81.0 79.0 92. 86. 64.0 6.0 22.0 78.0 80.0 81.0 77.0 78.0 85. 85. 75.0 84.0 82.0 144. 109. 64.0 9.0 45.0 78.0 79.0 81.0 76.0 78.0 85. 85. 76.0 85.0 84.0 146. 110. 65.0 9.0 45.0 79.0 80.0 84.0 77.0 79.0 85. 76.

75.0 83.0 81.0 96. 90. 64.0 8.0 26.0 78.0 80.0 81.0 77.0 78.0 85.

76.0 84.0 82.0 125. 92. 64.0 8.0 28.0 79.0 82.0 80.0 78.0 77.0 80. 76.0 84.0 82.0 130. 94. 64.0 8.0 30.0 79.0 81.0 83.0 78.0 79.0 85. 80. 76.0 83.0 81.0 123. 92. 64.0 7.0 28.0 79.0 81.0 80.0 78.0 77.0 85. 91. 86. 64.0 5.0 22.0 78.0 79.0 78.0 77.0 76.0 90.

81.0 133. 96. 64.0 7.0 32.0 79.0 80.0 82.0 78.0 78.0 90. 82.0 135. 97. 65.0 8.0 32.0 79.0 81.0 83.0 77.0 78.0 80. 83.0 136. 97. 65.0 9.0 32.0 79.0 83.0 83.0 78.0 78.0 76. 76.0 86.0 84.0 146. 111. 66.0 10.0 45.0 80.0 84.0 80.0 76. 76. 77.0 86.0 84.0 146. 111. 66.6 9.0 45.0 80.0 83.0 83.0 78.0 78.0 76. 76.0 85.0 83.0 129. 95. 66.0 9.0 29.0 80.0 84.0 83.0 78.0 77.0 72. 76.0 85.0 82.0 119. 91. 65.0 9.0 26.0 78.0 82.0 83.0 78.0 78.0 80. 76. 75.0 84.0 82.0 136. 96. 65.0 9.0 31.0 78.0 79.0 83.0 77.0 79.0 90. 80. 75.6 75.0 85.0 83.0 143. 97. 65.0 10.0 32.0 78.0 84.0 81.0 79.0 78.0 76. 85.

78.0 86.0 84.0 145. 98. 67.0 8.0 31.0 79.0 81.0 85.0 78.0 81.0 85. 80. 76.0 82.0 80.0 100. 91. 64.0 6.0 27.0 76.0 78.0 81.0 76.0 78.0 89. 85.

76.0 85.0 84.0 125. 95. 67.0 9.0 28.0 77.0 82.0 84.0 79.0 80.0 85. 79.0 88.0 86.0 153. 112. 67.0 9.0 45.0 79.0 79.0 88.0 86.0 153. 112. 67.0 9.0 45.0 79.0 79.0 89.0 86.0 153. 112. 69.0 9.0 43.0 79.0

79.0 88.0 86.0 155. 113. 69.0 9.0 44.0 79.0 79. 88.0 86.0 154. 113. 69.0 9.0 44.0 79.0 79.0 87.0 85.0 151. 110. 68.0 8.0 42.0 79.0 79.0 87.0 85.0 151. 110. 68.0 8.0 42.0 79.0 79.0 88.0 87.0 153. 111. 68.0 9.0 43.0 79.0 86.0 87.0 75.0 80.0 78.0 90. 85. 66.0 19.0 77.0 77.0 78.0 76.0 82.0 80.0 96. 93. 66.0 6.0 27.0 77.0 81.0 80.0 72.1 8.1 34,0 78.4 81.7 82.9

75.0 75.6 E.

75.0

76.0 E.

????

E.

2.11

8

10

E.

0.58

10

73.9 76.0 S.E.

W.

0.05

75.0 75.7 E.

W.

85.

85.

75.0 76.0 75.3 75.0 E.

W.

W.

0.38

10

10

N.W.

0.39

10

76.0 76.3 S.E.

S.E.

0.92

85.

76.0 75.0

Calm.

S.E.

0.07

10

85.

75.6

74.6

E.

E.

1.77

10

80.

76.6

75.3

E.

0.31

76.

74.3 74.7

S.E.

0.41

76.

74.7 74.7

S.E.

0.31

85.0 79.0

75.7

76.7

E.

76.

74 7

74.7

S.E.

S.E.

0.30

72.

74.0

73.0 E.

W.

0.21

75.3

74.7

S.E.

S.E.

0.69

76.3 S.E.

S.W.

0.08

75.7 76.0 78.4 W.

76,0 E.

S.W.

0.48

S.W.

4.11

10

74.6 76.0 S.E.

S.E.

1.61

10

80. 77.0 77.4

S.

0.73

10

82.0 86.0 77.0 79.0 76. 85.0 86.0 79.0 80.0 72.

85.0 86.0 80.0 81.0 76. 76.

84.0 86.0 79.0 81.0 76. 76. 84.0 86.0 79.0 81.0 76. 76. 84.0 87.0 80.0 83.0 80. 81. 84.0 86.0 79.0 81.0 76

76.7 77.8 W.

S.W.

7

75.7 77.8 S.W.

S.W.

75.7

77.8 W.

E.

0.24

77.4

80.4 E.

? .

76.

75.7

77.8 S.E.

E.

0.05

68.

73.6

74.5

N.E.

N.E.

72.

75.1

76.1 S.E.

S.

...

79.0 80.0 68.

69.

74.5

75.5

S.W.

W.

1.51

5

75.0 76.0 89.

89.

73.6

74.6 W.

S.E.

0.78

10

10

78.0 77.0 85.

85.

76.0

75.0 E.

E.

3.31

7

10

77.9 78.7 77. 79.

75.3

76.0

21.38

:

Summary of July,

>>

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1875:-Mean Shade Temp., 1874:-

.84.2

Total Rain fall,

18.99 inches. Rain fell on 21 days.

83.8

7.91

10

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1873:-

83.7

22.33

18

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35

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1872:-

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12.99

17

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1871:-

84.1

12.09

19

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1870:-

.86.1

4.74

15

C. J. WHARRY, M.D., Superintendent.

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1876.

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STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

BARO-

HOUR.

DATE.

METER

Saturday,

5th

August,

3

GD

Noon 29.76 | 77,5 86.0 76,5 77.0] 75.01 29.7379.0

Sunday,

6th

9

29.79 79.5

August,

3

Monday,

7th

9

79.0 77.0 Noon 29.81 | 79.0 82.0 76.0 78.5 76.0 29.77 80.0

29.8583.0

Noon 29.85 83.5 84.0 79.0 83.0 79.0|

:

::

:

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. ? Wet. Direct. Force.

29.78 78.5

9

WINDS

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

THER. METER

0 To 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WEA BARO- THER. METER

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

THERMOMETER,

WINDB

0 TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THER. METER

VICTORIA PEAK, HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

RAIN FALL.

In inches

WEA- THER. during previous

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

24 hours.

77.0 76.0]

o.c.r.

78.0 78.01 SW

2

o.c.r.

29.70 80.0

:

o.c.r.

83.0 76.0 77,0| 77.0 SW

1

o.c.r.

29.71 79.0 84.0 74.0 75.0 75.0 SW

78.0 76.0

O.C.

:

79.0 77.0 SW

2

c.b.p. 29.70 | 80.0|

?

::

78.0 77.0 SW

5

o.p.q.

74.0 74.0 SW

3

r.f.

28.00 | 73.5

:

72.5 72.5 SW

4

f.g.r.

3

o.r.r.

77.0 77.0 SW

3

r.o.

W

:

:

o.c.r.

O.C.

79.0 77.0

O.C.

82.0 79.0

August,

3

29.83 | 84.0|

..

:

83.0 80.01

:

+4

'Tuesday,

8th

9

29.94 85.0

··

84.0 81.0

Noon 29.96 83.0 86.0 80.5| 83.0 79.0

August,

3

29.95 84.0

$3.0 78.0

Wednesday,

9 30.00 81.0

80.0 77.0

9th Noon 30.00 | 82.0 85.0 78.5 81.0 77.0

7:

True wind cannot be registered.

Do.

O.C.

O.C.

O.C.

Barometer

under repair.

Do.

??? :

79.5 78.0 SW

80.0 76.0 79.5 78.0 SW

1

o.r.

29.71 79.0|

+

75.0 75.0 SW

3

r.r.

2

o.r.

29.75 79.0 80.0 78.0 76.0] 75.0 SW

?

r.q.

:

::

79.0 78.0 SW

2

o.r.

29.73 79.0

75.0 75.0 SW

5

r.b.l.

..

:

83.0 80.0 S

1

c.p.

83.0 77.0 83.5 81.0 S

1

29.79 82.0] c.b.p. 29.81 84.0 84.0 74.0 83.0 80.0 SW

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

80.0 79.0 SW

4

o.m.

3

o.m.

:

:

86.0 82.5 Calm

0

c.b.p. 29.80| 84.0

:

b.c.

82.5 80.0 E

1

c.b.

29.89 84.0|

b.c.

b.c.

86.5 77.0 84.5 81.0 ESE

1

c.b.p. 29.89 85.0 85,0| 77,0 84.0 81.0 SW

:

:

83.0 80.0 ESE

2

c.b.

29.81 83.0|

:::

83.0 80.0 SW

1

o.m.

83.0 80.0 S

1

b.c.

2

b.c.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:????:

:

77.4 72.0 77.5 77.5 SW

2

r.f.

27.99 73.5 76.0 72.0 72.5 72.5| SW

6

f.g.r.

6.05

73.5 73.5 SW

4

r.f.

29.95 73.5

:

73.0 73.0 SW

5

f.d.

:

73.5 73.5 S

4

f.d.

28.01 73.5

73.0] 73,0] SW

6

co

f.p.

:

:

76.8 71.0 72.5 72.5 SW

6

f.r.

28.00 72.5 75.0 70.5 71.5 71.5| SSW

6

f.p.t.

2.40

:

73.0 73.0 SW

7

f.d.

27.9973.0

72.5 72.5 SSW

5

f.p.t.

:

76:

76.0 75.5 SW

5

f.

28.05 | 75.0

74.5 74.5 S

5

f.

76.5 73.5 76.5| 76,5] SW

3

f.

28.07 | 75,5 75.0 71.0 75.0 75.0 S

::

4

f.

0.55

:

76.5| 76.5} SW

3

f.

28.07 75.5

..

:

74.5 74.5 S

4

o.f.

??

:

76.5 75.5 SE

3

g.o.

28.17 75.5

74.5 74.5 SSE

2

b.c.m.

:

81.0 80.0 NE

3

b.c.

77.5 74.5 77.0 75.5 SE

77.7 75.0 SE

2

b.c.

28.19 77.0 76.0 72.0 75.5 75.0 SE

3

er

b.c.

0.08

3 b.c.

28.1876.0

:

74.5 74.0 ESE

3

b.c.

:

b.c.

30.00 83.0

b.c.

82.0 79.5 SE 30.00 84.0 85.0 77.0 83.5 80.0 SE

1

c.b.p. 29.85 83.0

81.0 79.0 N

3

b.c.

2

c.b.p. 29.85 83.0 84.0 76.0 81.0 80.0 N

3 b.c.m.

August,

3

29.99 80.5

:

··

79.0 75.0

O.C.

29.98 84.0

82.0 79.0 SE

2

c.r.

29.85 82.0

81.0 77.0 N

3

r.

Thursday, 9 29.99 82.0)

81.0 77.0

b.c.

29.94 82.0

:

:

:

:

83.0 79.0 Calm

0

b.c.

29.83 84.0

10th

August, 3

Noon 29.97 83.0 84.5 78.0 82.0 78.0|

b.c.

29.94 84.0 84.0 77.0 84.0 80.0 SW

2

b.c.

29.92 85.0

:

:

84.0 79.0

b.c.

29.91 84.0

84.0 80.0 SW

2

b.c.

:

:

83.0 81.0 N 29.84 84.0 85.0 77.0 83.0 81.0] SE 29.80 84.0

1

b.c.

1

b.c.

84.0 79.0 SW

Co

3

b.c.v.

Friday, 9

29.9082.0

82.0 80.0]

b.c.

29.85 82.0|

82.0 80.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.84 83.0]

11th

Noon 29.89 | 86.0 87.5 78,5| 85,0| 81,0]

b.c.

August, 3 29.8187.0

86.0 79.0

b.c.

29.85 84.0 85.0 77.0 83.0 80.0] SW 29.8085.0

2

85.0 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

b.c.

29.84 84.0 86.0 77.0 84.0 80.0 SW 29.88 85.0| 85.0 81.0 SW

7:0

83.0 80.0 SW

2

b.c.

2

b.c.

3

b.c.v.

··

:

::

:

:

:

:

:

?

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

76.5 75.5 E

4

b.c.

28.22 75.0

74.0 74.0 ESE

3

c.f.p.

78.5 74.0 77.0 75.0 E

5

b.c.

28.23 76.0 77.0 72.0 75.0 74.5 ESE

3

c.f.p.

::

0.13

76.0 74.5 E

3

b.c.

28.21 75.0

73.0 73.0 ESE

4

c.f.p.

:

?

76.5 74.0 SE

2 b.c.

28.20 76.0

78.4 74.0 78.0 75.0 SE

78.0 75.0 S

Q

co

b.c.

28.21 76.0 76.5 72.0 75.0 73.5| ESE

:

:??

:

75.0 74.0 ESE

2

C.

1

C.V.

0.06

V.C. 28.15 75,5

:

74.5 73.0 S

3

C.V.

783:3

75.5 74.0 SSW

3

b.c.

28.13 74.5

:

:

:

74.5 78.5 SW

1

b.c.v.

79.5 73.5 79.5 75.0 SSW

3

:

79.8 75.5 SSW

2

b.c.v. 28.12 | 76.0 76.5 71.5 75.0 73.5 SW 75.0 73.5 SW

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Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

12TH AUGUST,

STATE OF WEATHER:-b. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; ?. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE :—A bar (---) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Objects

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Description of Wind.

Light Air

Just sufficient to give steerage way

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth

3 to 4

"

Moderate Breeze..

water...

Fresh Breeze

5.to 6

Royals, &c.

"

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Moderate Gale..

Fresh Gale

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

Storm...

Hurricane.

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresall Under Storm Staysail

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

Triple Reefs, &c..

Bare Poles..

Wind.

Calm

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1876.

No. 153.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH AUGUST, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th August, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

347

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

SANDY CAPE SHOAL.

As some doubt exists as to the distance which the Bare Hill should be kept open West of the bush on Bush Patch, in order to pass clear to the westward of Sandy Cape Shoal, Mariners are hereby advised that when a vessel is on the line shown on the chart for clearing the shoal to the westward, the relative positions of the bush and Bare Hill will be just the reverse of those shown by view D for clearing it to the eastward. Care should be taken, however, not to bring these marks on until the vessel is some 4 miles northward of the Cape, as within that distance they lead very close to the outer edge of Breaksea Spit.

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 14th June, 1876.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Portmaster.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

BEACONS, INNER ROUTE TO TORRES STRAITS.

The Beacon originally placed on m. reef, near Cape Grenville, is now erected on the north-west side of Young Island. The Beacon placed on the Islet on the north-west end of k. reef, Piper Islands, is removed; the Lightship now placed about one mile to the southward of it rendering the Beacon unnecessary.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Portmaster.

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 15th June, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UN

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

All persons indebted to the said Estates are HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING requested to make immediate payment to

F. S. HUFFAM, Official Administrator.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

$

In the Matter of—

CORPORATION.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

further the Court will sit in

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

OTICE hereby that all Creditors

UNTIL fumary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-N and other reasons having any Claims or

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

A

By Order,

F. S. HUFF?M, Acting Registrar.

NOTICE. Special Session of the Supreme Court, in its Criminal Jurisdiction, will be held on Friday, the Eighteenth day of August instant, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

""

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

In the Goods of QUONG-HING-WO, deceased.

A-SAY, CHONG-A-TONG, LOU-AP,

""

JOHN HOWARD,

NOTICE is here

""

"

""

>>

is hereby given, that in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 9 of 1870, Section III, an order has been made by Francis Snowden, Esquire, Judge of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, limiting the time for Cre- ditors and others to send in their claims against the above Estates to Saturday, the 30th day of December, 1876, on or before which date all Claims must be proved, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division.

Jemands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- lhoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for

recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

TWENTY-SECOND'

REPORT OF THE COURT OF DIRECTORS

TO THE

ORDINARY

HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING

OF

SHAREHOLDERS

TO BE HELD

AT THE CITY HALL, HONGKONG, On Wednesday, the 16th August, 1876.

To the Proprietors of the

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

GENTLEMEN,

The Directors have now to submit to you a general statement of the affairs of the Bank, and balance sheet for the half-year ending 30th June last.

The net profits for that period, including $19,111.51 brought forward from last account, after paying all charges, deducting interest paid and due, making provision for all bad and doubtful debts, and for difference in Ex- change between the rate at which the Dividend is declared and the current rate of the day, amount to $334,215.63, of which, after taking out Rebate on Bills not yet due, and Remunera- tion to Directors, there remains for appropriation $315,863.21.

From this sum, the Directors recommend a Dividend of One Pound Sterling per Share.

The above mode of distribution will place all the Shareholders on the same footing in respect of Dividend, each receiving One Pound per Share, and will absorb $177,777.78.

The Directors recommend placing $100,000 to the Reserve Fund, and carrying forward the balance, viz., $38,085,43 to Credit of new Profit and Loss Account.

No. 153.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH AUGUST, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th August, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

347

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

SANDY CAPE SHOAL.

As some doubt exists as to the distance which the Bare Hill should be kept open West of the bush on Bush Patch, in order to pass clear to the westward of Sandy Cape Shoal, Mariners are hereby advised that when a vessel is on the line shown on the chart for clearing the shoal to the westward, the relative positions of the bush and Bare Hill will be just the reverse of those shown by view D for clearing it to the eastward. Care should be taken, however, not to bring these marks on until the vessel is some 4 miles northward of the Cape, as within that distance they lead very close to the outer edge of Breaksea Spit.

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 14th June, 1876.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Portmaster.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

BEACONS, INNER ROUTE TO TORRES STRAITS.

The Beacon originally placed on m. reef, near Cape Grenville, is now erected on the north-west side of Young Island. The Beacon placed on the Islet on the north-west end of k. reef, Piper Islands, is removed; the Lightship now placed about one mile to the southward of it rendering the Beacon unnecessary.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Portmaster.

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 15th June, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UN

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

All persons indebted to the said Estates are HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING requested to make immediate payment to

F. S. HUFFAM, Official Administrator.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

$

In the Matter of—

CORPORATION.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

further the Court will sit in

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

OTICE hereby that all Creditors

UNTIL fumary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-N and other reasons having any Claims or

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

A

By Order,

F. S. HUFF?M, Acting Registrar.

NOTICE. Special Session of the Supreme Court, in its Criminal Jurisdiction, will be held on Friday, the Eighteenth day of August instant, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

""

PROBATE JURISDICTION.

In the Goods of QUONG-HING-WO, deceased.

A-SAY, CHONG-A-TONG, LOU-AP,

""

JOHN HOWARD,

NOTICE is here

""

"

""

>>

is hereby given, that in accordance with the provisions of Ordinance No. 9 of 1870, Section III, an order has been made by Francis Snowden, Esquire, Judge of the Supreme Court of Hongkong, limiting the time for Cre- ditors and others to send in their claims against the above Estates to Saturday, the 30th day of December, 1876, on or before which date all Claims must be proved, otherwise they will not be included in the Scheme of Division.

Jemands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- lhoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for

recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

TWENTY-SECOND'

REPORT OF THE COURT OF DIRECTORS

TO THE

ORDINARY

HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING

OF

SHAREHOLDERS

TO BE HELD

AT THE CITY HALL, HONGKONG, On Wednesday, the 16th August, 1876.

To the Proprietors of the

HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING CORPORATION.

GENTLEMEN,

The Directors have now to submit to you a general statement of the affairs of the Bank, and balance sheet for the half-year ending 30th June last.

The net profits for that period, including $19,111.51 brought forward from last account, after paying all charges, deducting interest paid and due, making provision for all bad and doubtful debts, and for difference in Ex- change between the rate at which the Dividend is declared and the current rate of the day, amount to $334,215.63, of which, after taking out Rebate on Bills not yet due, and Remunera- tion to Directors, there remains for appropriation $315,863.21.

From this sum, the Directors recommend a Dividend of One Pound Sterling per Share.

The above mode of distribution will place all the Shareholders on the same footing in respect of Dividend, each receiving One Pound per Share, and will absorb $177,777.78.

The Directors recommend placing $100,000 to the Reserve Fund, and carrying forward the balance, viz., $38,085,43 to Credit of new Profit and Loss Account.

348

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 12TH AUGUST, 1876.

  The Directors have to congratulate the Share- holders on the prosperous state of the Bank's affairs.

Auditors.

  The accounts have been audited by the Honour- able PHINEAS RYRIE and Mr. HUGH BOLD GIBB.

E. R. BELILIOS, Chairman.

HONGKONG, 12th August, 1876.

ABSTRACT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION. 30th June, 1876.

ASSETS.

Cash and Bullion,

5,115,662.51

Government Securities,

1,473,637.00

Exchange Remittances,

Bank Premises,...

Dead Stock,

Bills Discounted, Loans and Credits,... 12,521,765.15

Paid-up Capital,.

Reserve Fund,.

19,630,769.53 223,954.57 94,153.70

$39,059,942.46

LIABILITIES.

..$5,000,000.00

.$10,000.00

162,685.44

Deposits,.......

13,156,108.92

14,780,432.64

Exchange Acceptances,

Profit and Loss Account,

18,782,608.75 334,215.63

$39,059,942.46

Marine Insur. Account,... 62,685.44

Notes in Circulation,...$1,624,323.72

PROFIT AND LOSS ACCOUNT, HONGKONG AND SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION.

30th June, 1876.

Dr.

To AMOUNTS WRITTEN OFF:

Remuneration to Directors, $10,000.00 Rebate on Bills not due,... 8,352.42

$18,352.42

To DIVIDEND ACCOUNT:

?1 per Share on 40,000 Shares,

?40,000 @ 4/6,

177,777.78

To RESERVE FUND.........................

100,000.00

To BALANCE:

Carried forward to next half-year,...... 38,085.43

$334,215.63

Cr.

By Balance of Undivided Profits, 31st

December, 1875,.

By Amount of Net Profits, for the Six Months ending 30th June, 1876, after deducting all Expenses and Interest paid and due,.....

RESERVE FUND.

.19,111.51

315,104.12

CHINESE AND ENGLISH DICTIONARY,

$334,215.63 HE

To Balance on 30th June, 1876, $200,000.00

By Balance on 31st December,

1875,......

.$100,000.00

By Amount from Profit

and Loss Account, 100,000.00

...

$200,000.00

T. JACKSON, Acting Chief Manager. H. SMITH,

Accountant.

E. R. BELILIOS, ADOLF ANDR?, Directors

We have compared the above Statements with the Books, Vouchers and Securities at the Head Office, and with the Returns received from the various Branches and Agencies, and have found the same to be correct.

P. RYRIE,

H. B. GIBB,} Auditors.

Hongkong, 12th August, 1876.

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No. 35.

No. 9.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 19TH AUGUST, 1876.

[L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION.

VOL. XXII.

     By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 The Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:-

:-

No. 3 of 1876, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice

of the Legislative Council thereof, to repeal Ordinance No. 1 of 1876:

     Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 12th Day of August, 1876.

3

No. 154.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following copy of Orders of The Queen in Council providing for the Apprehension of Deserters from Merchant Ships belonging to the Empire of Brazil and the Regency of Tunis, under "The Foreign Deserters' Act, 1852," is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th August, 1876.

AT THE COURT AT WINDSOR,

The 17th day of May 1876. PRESENT,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.

     WHEREAS by "The Foreign Deserters Act, 1852," it is provided that whenever it is made to appear to Her Majesty that due facilities are or will be given for recovering or apprehending seamen who desert from British merchant ships in the territories of any foreign power, Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, stating that such facilities are or will be given, declare that seamen, not being slaves, who desert from merchant ships belonging to such power when within Her Majesty's dominions shall be liable to be apprehended and carried on board their respective ships, and may limit the operation of such Order, and may render the operation thereof subject to such conditions and qualifications, if any, as may be deemed expedient:

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Government Gazette.

No. 35.

No. 9.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 19TH AUGUST, 1876.

[L.S.] A. E. KENNEDY.

PROCLAMATION.

VOL. XXII.

     By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 The Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:-

:-

No. 3 of 1876, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice

of the Legislative Council thereof, to repeal Ordinance No. 1 of 1876:

     Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 12th Day of August, 1876.

3

No. 154.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following copy of Orders of The Queen in Council providing for the Apprehension of Deserters from Merchant Ships belonging to the Empire of Brazil and the Regency of Tunis, under "The Foreign Deserters' Act, 1852," is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th August, 1876.

AT THE COURT AT WINDSOR,

The 17th day of May 1876. PRESENT,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.

     WHEREAS by "The Foreign Deserters Act, 1852," it is provided that whenever it is made to appear to Her Majesty that due facilities are or will be given for recovering or apprehending seamen who desert from British merchant ships in the territories of any foreign power, Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, stating that such facilities are or will be given, declare that seamen, not being slaves, who desert from merchant ships belonging to such power when within Her Majesty's dominions shall be liable to be apprehended and carried on board their respective ships, and may limit the operation of such Order, and may render the operation thereof subject to such conditions and qualifications, if any, as may be deemed expedient:

350

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH AUGUST, 1876.

And whereas it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that due facilities are given for recover- ing and apprehending seamen who desert from British merchant ships in the territories of His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil.

   NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by virtue of the powers vested in Her by the said "Foreign Deserters Act, 1852," and by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, is pleased to order and declare, and it is hereby ordered and declared, that from and after the publication hereof in the London Gazette, seamen not being slaves, and not being British subjects, who within Her Majesty's dominions, desert from merchant ships belonging to the empire of Brazil shall be liable to be apprehended and carried on board their respective ships.

he

Provided always, that if any such deserter has committed any crime in Her Majesty's dominions may be detained until he has been tried by a competent court, and until his sentence (if any) has been fully carried into effect.

And the Secretaries of State for India in Council, the Home Department, and the Colonies, are to give the necessary directions herein accordingly.

C. L. PEEL.

AT THE COURT AT WINDSOR,

The 17th day of May 1876.

PRESENT,

THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.

   WHEREAS by the "Foreign Deserters Act, 1852," it is provided that whenever it is made to appear to Her Majesty that due facilities are or will be given for recovering or apprehending seamen who desert from British merchant ships in the territories of any foreign power, Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, stating that such facilities are or will be given, declare that seamen, not being slaves, who desert from merchant ships belonging to such power when within Her Majesty's dominions shall be liable to be apprehended and carried on board their respective ships, and may limit the operation of such Order, and may render the operation thereof subject to such conditions and qualifications, if any, as may be deemed expedient:

   And whereas it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that due facilities are given for recovering and apprehending seamen who desert from British merchant ships in the territories of His most Serene Highness Mohammed Essadock Bey, Lord of the Regency of Tunis.

   NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by virtue of the powers vested in Her by the said "Foreign Deserters Act, 1852," and by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, is pleased to order and declare, and it is hereby ordered and declared, that from and after the publication hereof in the London Gazette, seamen, not being slaves, and not being British subjects, who within Her Majesty's dominions, desert from merchant ships belonging to the Regency of Tunis, shall be liable to be appre- hended and carried on board their respective ships:

   Provided always; that if any such deserter has committed any crime in Her Majesty's dominions he may be detained until he has been tried by a competent court, and until his sentence (if any) has been fully carried into effect.

   And the Secretaries of State for India in Council, the Home Department, and the Colonies, are to give the necessary directions herein accordingly.

No. 155.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

C. L. PEEL.

Notice is hereby given, that DAVID H. Bailey, Esquire, Consul for the United States of America, has reported his return to the Colony, and has resumed charge of his Office.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th August, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary

350

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH AUGUST, 1876.

And whereas it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that due facilities are given for recover- ing and apprehending seamen who desert from British merchant ships in the territories of His Majesty the Emperor of Brazil.

   NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by virtue of the powers vested in Her by the said "Foreign Deserters Act, 1852," and by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, is pleased to order and declare, and it is hereby ordered and declared, that from and after the publication hereof in the London Gazette, seamen not being slaves, and not being British subjects, who within Her Majesty's dominions, desert from merchant ships belonging to the empire of Brazil shall be liable to be apprehended and carried on board their respective ships.

he

Provided always, that if any such deserter has committed any crime in Her Majesty's dominions may be detained until he has been tried by a competent court, and until his sentence (if any) has been fully carried into effect.

And the Secretaries of State for India in Council, the Home Department, and the Colonies, are to give the necessary directions herein accordingly.

C. L. PEEL.

AT THE COURT AT WINDSOR,

The 17th day of May 1876.

PRESENT,

THE QUEEN'S MOST EXCELLENT MAJESTY IN COUNCIL.

   WHEREAS by the "Foreign Deserters Act, 1852," it is provided that whenever it is made to appear to Her Majesty that due facilities are or will be given for recovering or apprehending seamen who desert from British merchant ships in the territories of any foreign power, Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, stating that such facilities are or will be given, declare that seamen, not being slaves, who desert from merchant ships belonging to such power when within Her Majesty's dominions shall be liable to be apprehended and carried on board their respective ships, and may limit the operation of such Order, and may render the operation thereof subject to such conditions and qualifications, if any, as may be deemed expedient:

   And whereas it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that due facilities are given for recovering and apprehending seamen who desert from British merchant ships in the territories of His most Serene Highness Mohammed Essadock Bey, Lord of the Regency of Tunis.

   NOW, THEREFORE, Her Majesty, by virtue of the powers vested in Her by the said "Foreign Deserters Act, 1852," and by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, is pleased to order and declare, and it is hereby ordered and declared, that from and after the publication hereof in the London Gazette, seamen, not being slaves, and not being British subjects, who within Her Majesty's dominions, desert from merchant ships belonging to the Regency of Tunis, shall be liable to be appre- hended and carried on board their respective ships:

   Provided always; that if any such deserter has committed any crime in Her Majesty's dominions he may be detained until he has been tried by a competent court, and until his sentence (if any) has been fully carried into effect.

   And the Secretaries of State for India in Council, the Home Department, and the Colonies, are to give the necessary directions herein accordingly.

No. 155.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

C. L. PEEL.

Notice is hereby given, that DAVID H. Bailey, Esquire, Consul for the United States of America, has reported his return to the Colony, and has resumed charge of his Office.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th August, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary

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No. 156.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH AUGUST, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

351

     Notice is hereby given, that Her Majesty's Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to approve of the appointment of ADOLPH ANDR?, Esquire, to be Acting Consul General for Austria.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th August, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Most countries to which this Office- forwards Correspondence having joined the General Postal Union or being probably about to do so, it is necessary that the following rules be strictly observed.

1. No Letter or Packet, whether to be registered or unregistered, can be received for Postage if it contains gold or silver money, jewels, precious articles, or anything that, as a general rule, is liable to Customs duties.

2. This Regulation prohibits the sending of Patterns of dutiable articles, unless the quantity sent. be so small as to make the sample of no value.

3. The limits of weight allowed are as follows:----

Books and Papers.

Patterns.

To British Offices,.

....

To the Continent, &c.,

5 lb.

2 lb.

5 lb. if without intrinsic value. 8 oz.

4. The following articles cannot be sent by Post at all: Glass, Liquids, Gunpowder, Matches, Candles, Soap, Indigo, Dye-stuffs, or whatever is dangerous to the Mails, or offensive or injurious to persons dealing with them.

PARCELS. The public is reminded that, in China and Japan, there is no such thing as Parcel Post. Much trouble and disappointment is caused by persistent attempts to send small valuable trifles through the Post. Fans, Curios, Articles of Dress, Fancy Work, and similar presents are continually being refused, the senders having often spent more in Postage than would have paid the freight by steamer. No refund can be made on such parcels of the value of Stamps obliterated before the nature of the contents was discovered.

PATTERNS.-Some difficulty is experienced in obtaining a general understanding of what is a Pattern. It is a bon? fide sample of goods which the sender has for sale, or of goods which he wishes to order. It is to consist of the smallest possible quantity compatible with shewing what the goods are, and must have no intrinsic value.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 14th August, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Soldiers' and Sailors' Letters.

    Privates in H.M. Army or Navy, Non-commissioned Officers,* Army Schoolmasters (not super- intending or First Class) or Schoolmistresses, may now, under the usual Regulations, send half-ounce Letters to the United Kingdom vi? Brindisi or Marseilles for Threepence (6 cents) each instead of Fourpence as before, or for one penny ( 2 cents) vi? Southampton. But if these letters exceed half an ounce in weight, they will be charged as ordinary Correspondence.

    It seems to be but imperfectly understood that Hongkong Postage Stamps will prepay this class of Correspondence exactly the same as Imperial Stamps.

    Officers and men of H.M. Fleet alone have the privilege of using British Postage Stamps, whether of the value of one penny, or of higher values.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 14th August, 1876.

* But not Warrant Officers, viz., Assistant Engineer, Gunner, Boatswain, or Carpenter.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

352

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH AUGUST, 1876.

NOTICE.

   Doubts having arisen as to the liability to Stamp Duty of Through Bills of Lading (or Receipts answering the same purpose) which take effect from Ports beyond Hongkong only, it is notified that such Bills of Lading or Receipts are liable to Stamp Duty, although a Bill of Lading, duly stamped, may have been issued for the same goods as far as the intermediate Port.

The penalty for issuing such Bills of Lading or Receipts unstamped is $50 for each.

ALFRED LISter, Collector of Stamp Revenue.

Stamp Office, Hongkong, 14th August, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

The Rates of Postage to and through the United Kingdom vid Marseilles will in future be the same as those vi? Brindisi.

The Table of Charges on Letters (from oz. to 50 oz.) for the United Kingdom vi? Brindisi, which was issued on the 3rd July, will now apply to either route indifferently. Copies can be had on application at the Post Office.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 12th August, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

NOTICE.

The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

W. M. DEANE,

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

Captain Superintendent of Police.

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NOTICE.

   It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

NOTIFICATION.

   It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the open Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Emigration Officer, &c.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876,

354

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH AUGUST, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 18th August, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers,

Letters. Papers,

Andrews, C. S. 1

Dinnis, Mr.

Gilbei, Mrs. E. i

Kaler, Mr.

I

Quan Doong,

A-how

Ahoo,

1

Dodd,Mrs.Susan1

Duncan.

Alfred I.

Gifford, W. II.

Gandini,

Lorenzo

Leong Sing

1

Brennan, W. H. 1

Davis, Q. A.

1

Grinberg, Joseph 1 regd.

Lopez, Emilia

Mrs.

Ramband,

Monsr. E.

}

Barbour, E. D. 1

Greif, L.

Lawrence, John 1

Rush

Baker, Capt.

H. M.

Eades, Harry

1

Greig, James

1

Lawrence, J.

1

Escribano,

Selavo, D.

1

Eusebio

Harvey, A. S.

Mevher, Mr.

1

Smith, Daniel P. 2

Cheong Aheing 1

Haswell, G. G. 1

Mulloy, Patrick 1

Steeves, Dr.

Chadwick, E. 1

Flanagan, John !

Hawk. Mr.

1

Moor, Mrs. A. 1 regd.

H. D.

Costa, Anto. ?

Fereira, Mrs.

1

Harrison, Thos. 1

1

Mar?al, Pedro J. 1

Scott, Mrs. H. 1

Jo?o da

C. M.

Hally, Galto

1

Steele, Alex.

1

Cuthill, W.

Fortescue,

The Hon.

Dai, Loin

Seymour

}

Napier, Hon. W. 1

Scott, Charles

Jesus, Caro- )

Sales, Monsr.

1

lina de

Ohlsch, T.

1

David

Dickey, Capt.

1

Jones, Dr. C. M. 1

Osbourn, T.

1

Isaac

Getchell, Wm. 1

Davidson, Robert 1

Gee Long

1

Kong Yuen Longi

Poo-chun

Thompson,

John F.

Davidson,

Gordon,

1

Kierulff, P.

1

John R.

Mrs. Wm.

Kerr, Joseph 1

Prina, Anto. J. L Polo, Miss Rita 1

Tallers, Wolf Tong Heng

1 regd.

Yap Co Cheong 1

1

Thomas, J.,

formerly of the S.S. Mecca Townsend,

Miss M. Triulzi, G.

Lets. Faps.

Vicary, Capt. 2 Verner, Sir W. Vengaruti,

Domenico

Wee Hum Bang 1 Walker, E. R. 2 Waterman, G. F. 1

Yuen Tong Hook1

Young Hi Hong 1 regd.

1

For Merchant Ships.

Adela

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Connaught

6

Flying Eagle

Letters. Papers.

1

Jerfalcon

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Paps.

Marie Alfred

Riga. s.s.

2

Abbey Cowper 9 1

Ranger

Almstene

1

Catherstone

2

Cuba

1

Frederic Tudor 1 Flintshire, s.s. 1 Fontenaye 1

Jolin Milton 7 Joseph Hayden 2

Memento

1

1

Rifle

2

Miss Kilmansegg1

Russell

Miako

2

Roy Lodge

13

Blair Athol

2

1

Celestial Queen 10

Killarney

1

Berwick, s.s.

2

Cold Stream

1

Griffe

2

Killarney, s.s. 1

Novelty

Bedfordshire

1

Commissary

Golden Russett 1

Nightingale

3

A4

Balgownie

Chingtoo

Beemah

Charlotte

Beemaho

2

Andrews

Haze Henri

1

Lavinar Lord Macaulay 3

1

Northern Chief 2

Ricca Genova

Sir Wm. Wallace4

Sarah Nicholson 3 1

1 regd.

Sir Harry Parkesi

1

Lucia

1

Otago

8

1

Salerno

I

Berrace, s.s.

1

Hedvig

2

Licka Till

1.

Ousuri

10

1

Selina Weilant 1

Benledi, s.s.

1

Duke of

Banam

1

Abercorn

}

Hylton Castle 1

Siamese Crown 1

May

1

Paraguay, s.s.

3

Scotia

Carmarthen-

shire

Chinaman

Carricks

1

Challenge

Elizabeth

Nicholson E. M. Young Ellen Flinstone

Isles of the South1 Invercrue

Juan F. Pearson 3

Matago

1

Portia

1

Sophie Plimuth 1

Minam

Matle Horne

Queensberry

1

Veirdo, s.s.

John Nicholson 1 Jas. Venicombe 1

Maria Cruzik Mystery Mary L. Stone !

1

Rook wood Rebecca

2

!

White Eagle

I

For H. M. Ships.

Letters.

Beta

>

Egeria

Paper.

1

Lefter.

Victor Emanuel 1

British Mer. Gazette. British Trade Journal.

Christian Intelligencer. China Prospectus, Scot- tish Imperial Insr. Co.

Daily Post, Dec. 17, 1875, Deutsche Landes Zeitung.

Dagstelegrafen. Daily Telegraph, April 4. Deutsche Krieger Zei-

tung.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Edinburgh Medical Mis-

sionary Society.

Germania.

Evans, Sons & Co. Prices Greenock Advertiser.

Current. Engineer.

Echo de la Fronti?re,

Kladderadatsch. K?niglich Privilegirte

Berlinische Zeitung.

Moniteur Belge, May 11. Mayflower.

Illustreret Tidende.

Otago Witness.

Pall Mall Budget, June 30. Punch, June 3.

Review and Reformer.

South Pacific Times. S. & C. Nordlinger, (Cot- ton Thread Samples.)

Unsere Zeit.

Wesley's Hymns.

Waltham Abbey & Ches

hunt Weekly Tele- graph. Weser Zeitung.

1 Paper.

Cains, Mr. J. S., care of Fred. Skene, San Francisco, 3 Papers. Ebrahim Noormahomed, Bangkok,

Detained for Postage.

|

Bishop, J. C., Walkerville, near Adelaide,............2 Papers. | Rose, Victor M., Victoria County, Texas,..... Bagram & Co., Messrs., Calcutta,

.1 Paper.

Papers.

.2 "

Segar, Warren, New Jersey,..... Smith, M. L., Saco Maine, U.S.A.,

.1 Letter.

Wells, Jacob, Aurora, Canada,

.1 Parcel.

Jones, Justin, U.S.A.,

Marcus, Jr., Wm. N.,

.2 Papers. 1 Paper.

Williams, Mrs. Maria, L., Brooklin, New York, ...? Papers. Wing Chong Wo & Co., San Francisco,

27

Dead Letters.

Alic, D. W., General Hospital, Constantinople, Brandford, Jas., 98, Woosung Road, Shanghai, Brown, Henry, 4, Park Lane, Liverpool, Burn, D. B., Armagh, Ireland,.

Moultrie, H., Post Office, Newbridge, Ireland,.

1

Newman, C., Cumberland Arms, Great Camden Street, London,. Newton, John D., 121, Camden Street, London,.. Nine, Annette, care of Miss Mayfield, Kob?, Japan, Osborn, Benjamin, Seaman's Hospital, Hongkong,.

Caillin, John, Hocklin, San Francisco,.

Coles, George, care of G. Thompson, Calcutta,..

Cowper, W., Crown Street, Newtown, Montgomeryshire,.

Cundy, Mrs., No. 3, Nelson Street, Albion Street, London,.

Dempster, Captain, Hongkong, (Refused),

Despie, Mme., Rue de la Garre, 31, Bordeaux,

Phillips, Mrs. Hampton, Virginia, U. S. A.,. Randall, W., 373, Old Kent Road, London, Seymour, Emma, 5, Ballygunge, Calcutta, Smith, W., 1, Clyde Street, New York,. Spiers, Lady, Balliston, Glasgow,

Dommes, C. H., 19, Lanark Villas, Maida Vale, London,

1

Tam Foon Nin, 34, Mastrick, New York,

Hawthorne, Mrs., Alexandria,

Hughes, James, Post Office, Shanghai,.

Kay, Mrs., 32, Wellington Terrace, West Derby Road, Liverpool, Legier, Briget, 14, Vauxhall Road, Wigan,..

1

Marlan, M., Hongkong,....

Moore, Mrs., 5, St. George's Terrace, Sunderland,.

Vaen, Miss, 81, Gloucester Crescent, Hyde Park, London, Wade, W. S., 15, Harland Road, Birkenhead, Cheshire,. Willipson, S., 11, Jamaica Street, Commercial Road, London, Wing Yuten, 355, Hanover Street, Boston, U. S. A., (Registered), Wong Yu Ten, 355, Hanover Street, Boston, U. S. A.,... Young, Miss, 5, Addington Terrace, Forest Hill, Surrey,

1

1

1

The above letters have been returned from various places at which the addressees cannot be found. If not claimed within three days they will be

opened and returned to the writers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 18th August, 1876,

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THE HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT

GAZETTE,

19TH

AUGUST,

1876.

355

1876.

DAY AND

BARO-

HOUR.

DATE.

METER

THERMOMETER.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. | Wet. Direct. Force.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP.

HEIGHT 1,300 FELT.

VICTORIA PEAK.

HEIGHT 1,828 FEES

WINDS

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

THE..MOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

WEA- BARO-] THER. METER

0 TO 12.

WEA BARO- THER, METER |

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

0 TO 12.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet.? Direct.

WEA-BARO-

WINDS

0 TO 12.

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

THERMOMETER.

WA-BARO-

? TO 12. WEA-

In inches

THE.

VETER

THEL

THER. METER

de previous

Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

Attd. Max. Min. ?Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

24 hours.

29.8184.0

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9 12th Noon 29.81 87.0 89.0 81.0 86.0 82.0 29.75 88.0

August, 3

b.c.

29.76 84.0

83.0 79.5 Calm

0

b.c.

29.76 84.0!

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b.c.

78.0 76.0 SSW

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2

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13th

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:

:

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86.5 81.0 SW

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87.0 82.0 SW

b.c.

29.71 85.5

85.5 82.0 SW

I

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29.71 86.0 89.0 80.0 86.0 85.0 SW

3

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August,

82.0 79.0

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9

80.0 77.0

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29.71 81.0

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wind cannot be registered.

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f.r.

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80.5 79.0 SW

1

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29.71 | 83.0

83.0 79.0 SW

2

b.c.

78.0 76.0 SW

1

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28.01 78.0

:

:

77.0 76.5 Calm

c.m.

83.0 78.0 ENE

3

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29.7281.0!

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9

3

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27.95 74.0

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9

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18th

August,

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:

:

b.c.

b.c.

:

:

85.0 79.0

b.c.

:

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29.87 82.0|

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:

80.0 72.0 80,0| 75.0 N

79.0 76.5 N

75.0 74.0 ENE 28.16 78.5 78.0 71.0 77.5 75.5|| NNE 77.5 76.0 Calm

28.10 78.5

STATE OF WEATHER:-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; ?. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder: u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; 7. visibility. Ojects at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). ——) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c. NOTE :-A bar

77.0 74.0 NE

4

o.m.

76.0 74.0 NE

4

b.c.

28.1676.0

:

:

84.0 81.0 SW

3 b.c.

3 b.c.

3

b.c.

2:

1 b.c.

;

c.m.

c.m.

0,00

2 c.in.

:

Wind.

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Kate of the Wind

per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

0 to 2

0

9

11

012345678QOL2

Calm

Light Air

3 - 10

Just sufficient to give steerage way

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze

Moderate Breeze..

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water....

11 15

3 to 4

16 20

Fresh Breeze

5 to 6

Royals, &c.

11

??

21 25

4

26 30

5

Strong Breeze

Moderate Gale.

Fresh Gale.

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

Storm....

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

31 36

6

37

44

52

8

Triple Reefs, &c..

Close Reefs and Courses

53

60

9

61

69

10

70

80

11

above 80

12

Hurricane..

Bare Poles..

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Description of Wind.

Wind,

356

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19TH AUGUST, 1876.

No. 157.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, are published for general

information.

By Command,

J. Gardiner Austin, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 19th August, 1876.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin,

or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 70.]

JAPAN-KIUSIU ISLAND, WEST COAST.

Sunken Rock, Nagasaki Harbour.

Information has been received from Lieutenant Edward A. Bolitho, II.M. Gun-boat Swinger, of the existence of a sunken rock lying nearly midway between Takaboko (Papenberg island) and Ogami point, Nagasaki harbour.

This rock (Swinger rock) is about 8 feet square, and the least water over it was 4 feet.

From the rock, Signal head, the north-west point of Iwo-sima, is in line with Kabuto-saki fort.

Centre of Nizumi-sima bears..

Centre of Takaboko (Papenberg island) Kosaki Temple, Ogami point...

.N.N.W. W.

W. by S. & S. E. by N. N.

   NOTE. This rock may be dangerous for Steam Ships leaving the harbour when passing another vessel in its vicinity, or for Sailing Vessels working in, care must be taken therefore to keep Signal head well open of Kabuto-saki fort when near the locality.

All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 4° Westerly in 1876.]

By Command of their Lordships.

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 13th June 1876.

FRED?. J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Chart of Nagasaki harbour, No. 2415: Also, the China Sea Directory, Vol. IV., page 281 and following.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is reccived on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

CHINA

[No. 64]

HONGKONG ISLAND. Fixed Light on Cape Collinson.

   The Colonial Government of Hongkong has given Notice, that from the 1st March 1876, a light would be exhibited on cape Collinson, Hongkong island.

   The light is a fixed red and white light, showing white to the eastward between the bearings of N.N.W. and S.S.E., and red to the westward between S.S.E. and N.N.W. It is clevated 200 feet above the level of the sea, and in clear weather should be seen from a distance of 8 miles.

The illuminating apparatus is dioptrie or by lenses, of the sixth order.

NOTE. Vessels bound for Victoria harbour from the northward and eastward, by keeping within the white sector of Cape Collinson light, will avoid the Bokhara and Tathong rocks, also the rocks extending from the cast point of Sywan bay. [All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 05 Easterly in 1876.]

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 2nd June 1876.

FREDK. J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

    This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Hong Kong to Chelang point, No. 1962; China sea, Nos. 2661 a and b; and Hong Kong, No. 1466: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, China, &c., 1876, page 24; and China Sea Directory, Vol, H., page 122.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

U

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

'NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoou.

U

In the Matter of—

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

Nad other Perse::s having any Chains or

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors

Jemands upon or against the Estate of Avietiek Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- |

bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No.

· SAMUEL EASTON, Deceased.

OTICE is hereby given that all Creditors having claims against the Estate of SA-

4. Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on cr | MUEL EASTON, late of East Point Foundry, before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietiek Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoon Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- | Thoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentilasia Lazear Agabeg, otherwise legal proenedlings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the void Q. I. Agabeg,

Hongkong, who died on the 17th February, 1876, and whose Will was duly proved by HENRY DICKIE and ALEXANDER MCCONACHI, in the Probate Court of Hongkong, on the 23rd February, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the particulars of their claims to the said HENRY DICKIE, at his residence, China Sugar Refinery, Hongkong, on or before the First day of November, 1876. And notice is also given that after that date the said HENRY DICKIE and ALEXANDER MCCONACHIE will distribute the assets of the said SAMUEL EASTON, having regard to the claims of which they shall have then had notice; and they will not be liable for the assets so distributed to any person of whose claim they shall not have had notice at the time

of distribution.

HENRY DICKIE, | Adminis- ALEX. MCCONACHIE, } trators. Hongkong, 17th August, 1876.

Printed and Published by NORONHA & SONS, Printers to the Hongkong Government, OswALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET, Hongkong,

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

No. 36.

Νο. 158.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 26TH AUGUST, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

VOL. XXII.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of the 26th September, for the Public Scaveng- ing of the City of Victoria for Fourteen Months commencing on the 1st November, 1876.

The Contractor will be bound by the Rules and Regulations made by the Governor in Council on the 2nd of October, 1874, and by such other Rules and Regulations as may be passed during the period over which the Contract extends, and by the Conditions of the Contract, which can be seen at the Surveyor General's Office.

The Tenders should specify the Names and Residences of the proposed Sureties, two in number.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th August, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 159.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    It is hereby notified, that a Supplementary List of the Tenements valued for the current year, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 12 of 1875, will be open for inspection at the Treasury for Fourteen days, commencing from Monday, the 28th instant.

    Persons wishing to inspect the List are requested to apply to the Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer between the Hours of 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th August, 1876.

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POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Soldiers' and Sailors' Letters.

    Privates in H.M. Army or Navy, Non-commissioned Officers,* Army Schoolmasters (not super- intending or First Class) or Schoolmistresses, may now, under the usual Regulations, send half-ounce Letters to the United Kingdom vi? Brindisi or Marseilles for Threepence (6 cents) each instead of Fourpence as before, or for one penny ( 2 cents) vi? Southampton. But if these letters exceed half an ounce in weight, they will be charged as ordinary Correspondence.

It seems to be but imperfectly understood that Hongkong Postage Stamps will prepay this class of Correspondence exactly the same as Imperial Stamps.

Officers and men of H.M. Fleet alone have the privilege of using British Postage Stamps, whether of the value of one penny, or of higher values.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 14th August, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

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NOTICE.

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W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

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HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

BAKO-

HOUR.

DATE.

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min.] Dry. | Wet. Direct. Force.

WINDS

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

WEA- BARO- THER. METER

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WEA-BARO-

THE MOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

THER, METER

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WEA-BARO-

WINDS

? TO 12.

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

THER. METER

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

THERMOMETER.

0 TO 12. WEA- THER.

In inches during previous

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direet. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

24 hours.

Saturday, 9 29.86 84.0]

84.0 79.0

b.c.

19th

August,

Co

3

29.81 86.0!

Noon 29.86 86.0 87.0 79.0 85.0 80.0| 85.0 82.0

: ?

b.c.

b.c.

Sunday, 9

29.92 83.0

:

:

:

:

:

:

29.78 83.0] 82.0 79.0 SW 29.78 84.0 87.0| 78.0] 83.0 80.0 SW 29.78 84.0

1

b.c.

29.79 82.0

82.0 79.0 SW

3

b.c.m.

78.0 75.5 Calm

U

b.c.

28.10 75.5|

74.0 73.0 NNW

3 b.c.m.

..

:

1

b.c.

29.80 83.5 85.0 77.0 84.0 81.5 SW

3

b.c.

81.0 75.0 80.0 78.0 SW

3

C.

28.10 | 76.0 78,5, 72.5 75.0 74.5] SW

2

f.

0.00

83.5 80.5 SW

3

b.c.

29.78 84.0]

:

83.0 81.0 SW

3

b.c.

:

:

:

78.0 76.5 SW

4

b.c.

28.06 76.5

..

75.0 74.5 SW

4

f.

:

82.0 79.0

b.c. 29.84 84.0

:

80.5 89.0 E

I

b.c.

29.92 83.0

:

:

80.0 78.0 NE

20th

Noon

August,

30

29.82 84.5 88.0 79.0 83.0 80.0|

29.90 82.0 81.0 79.0

b.c.p. 29.86 84.0 86.0 79.0 82.5 80.0 E

??:

2 o.c.r.

29.86 83.5 85.0 78.0 82.0 81.0 N

Z z

3

Co

b.c.

1

b.c.p.

6:

76.5 75.5 NE

4

0.

28.16 75.0

74.5 73.5 ESE

2

f.

80,5 75.0 76.0 74.5 NE

4

r.

28.1676.0 77.0 72.0 75.5 74.5 ESE

3

f.p.

0.00

:

b.c. 29.86 85.0|

Monday,

Co

9

21st

August,

29.93 82.5

Noon 29.93 82.5 85.0 79.5 82.0 80.0|

81.0 79.0

b.c.m. 29.85 84.0

::

84.0 80.0 E

2

O.C.

29.85 83.0

:

80.0 79.0 N

4

:

b.c.p.

83.0 80.01 E

2

o.c.r.

3

29.90 $2.0!

81.0 78.0

Tuesday, 9

29.90 80.0

79.0 77.0

22nd

August,

00

Noon 29.91 83.0 84.0 79.0 82.0 80.0| 29.85 | 80.5i

:

79.0 76.0

August,

Wednesday, 9 29.89 80.5)

23rd Noon 29.88 82.0 84.0 77.5 81.0 79.0!

3 29.82 78.0

77 0 75.0

S0.0 78.0

True wind cannot be registered.

Do.

b.c.p. 29.85 | 84.0 84.0 80.0 84.0 80.0 E b.c.p. 29.85 | 84.0

3

o.c.r.

29.87 82.5 29.88 83.0 83.5 76.0 81.5 78.5 ENE

81.0 80.0 NE

4

b.c.m.

4

b.c.m.

b.c.p.

29.84 83.0

:|:

81.5 80.0 E

2

0.c.r.

29.84 82.0

80.0 79.0 NE

4

20

:

82.0 78.0 ESE b.c.p. 29.84 84.0 84.0 78 0 83.5 80.0 ESE b.c.p. 29.81 81.0|

1 o.c.r.

29.84 81.0|

:

:

b.c.p.

79.0 78.0 NE

3

co

0.m.

2 O.C.

29.85 83.0 83.0 77.0 82.0 80.0 E

3

o.nl.p.

:

84.0 79.0 ESE

2

O.C.

29.82 83.0

:

80.0 77.0 E

CO

3

o.m.

o.c.d.

29.83 83.0

82.0 79.0 ESE

I

0.c.

29.82 83.0|

81.0 79.0 NE

3 o.d.

:

O.C.

29.83 84.0 84.0 76.0 83.0 79.5 ESE

1

0.0.

Thursday,

9 29.87 77.0

:| :

:

:

O.C.

29.81 81.0|

76.0 75.0

o.c.r.

29.80 | 80.0|

24th

Noon| 29.86 77.5 8.0 7.0 17.0 76. ??

o.c.r.

August,

???

29.82 79.0|

:

78.0 76.0

O.C.

:::

79.0 77.0 ESE

1

0.c.

29.83 83.0 83.0 77.0 80.0 78.0 NE 29.79 80.0

B

o.d.

76.0 74.0 NE

2

o.m.

:

77.5 76.5 Calm 29.83 | 83.0 83,0 75.0 78.0 77.0 Calm 29.80 | 81.0! 80.0 76.5 ESE

0 o.r.

29.80 80.0

:

:

76.0 75.0 NE

2

r.

0

o.r.

2

o.r.

Friday,

9

29.82 78.0;

25th

77.0 76.0 Noon 29.80 | 80.0 80.5| 77.0 79.0 77.0 August, 3 29.75 $2.0

o.c.r.

0.0.

:

81.0 77.0

O.C.

..

29.77 | 80.0] 78.0 77.0 Calm 29.77 81.0 80.0| 76.0; 79.5 78.0 ESE 29.72 82.0] 82.0 79.0 ESE

0 o.r.

:

:

:

29.82 | 80.0 82.0 72.0 76.0 76.0 SE 29.78 | 80.0

2

r.

77.0 76.0 NE

2

r.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

76.5 75.5 NE

4

b.c.

28.13 74.0

74.0 73.5 ESE

..

4

c.f.p.

76.5 75.0 NE

4

0.q.p.

28.14 | 75.0

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26TH AUGUST,

1876.

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No. 160.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 26TH AUGUST, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

FICATIO

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th August, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 61.

CHINA SEA.

NINGPO DISTRICT.

Rock to the Westward of Tae-shan Island.

The following information has been received from Vice-Admiral A. P. RYDER, Commander-in-Chief, China Station. "H.M.S. Kestrel while passing to the Northward between Becher and Show Islands, about mid-channel, the ebb tide, neaps, having been making for 4 hours, observed the sea breaking over a rock awash about 30 yards E. by S., her position at the time being fixed by the following bearings:

South extremes of Becher Islets in line W. by N. Northerly. Centre of Miles Island S. E.

Latitude, 30° 16' 40" N.

Longitude, 122° 3′ 30′′ E.”

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

DAVID M. HENDERSON,

Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 7th August, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UNT

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

Uits Stummary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten c'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

In the Matter of—

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

NOTH

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors and other Persons having any Claims or Demands upon or against the Estate of Avietiek Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. Notice hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- lhoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

And

   Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the art of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

W?. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

SAMUEL EASTON, Deceased.

Nacing claims against the Estate of SA-

OTICE is hereby given that all Creditors

MUEL EASTON, late of East Point Foundry, Hongkong, who died on the 17th February, 1876, and whose Will was duly proved by HENRY DICKIE and ALEXANDER MCCONACHIE, in the Probate Court of Hongkong, on the 23rd February, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the particulars of their claims to the said HENRY DICKIE, at his residence, China Sugar Refinery, Hongkong, on or before the First day of November, 1876. And notice is also given

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HENRY DICKIE,

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Hongkong, 17th August, 1876.

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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 2ND SEPTEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 161.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Declaration signed at Rome on the 22nd of May, prolonging the duration of the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between Her Majesty and the King of Italy of the 6th of August 1863, received from Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th August, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

DECLARATION prolonging the Duration of the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation

between Her Majesty and the King of Italy of the 6th of August, 1863.

Signed at Rome, May 22, 1876.

WHEREAS the Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between Great Britain and Italy of 6th August, 1863, would cease to be in force on the 26th June, 1876, in consequence of a denunciation made by the Italian Government, and the two Governments having recognized the utility of pro- longing its duration, the Undersigned, duly autho- rized to this effect, have agreed to declare as follows:-

The Treaty of Commerce and Navigation between Great Britain and Italy of the 6th August, 1863, will continue to remain in force until the 30th April, 1877.

In faith of which they have signed the present Declaration, made in duplicate, and have affixed their seals.

Done at Rome, on the 22nd of May, 1876.

IL Trattato di Commercio e di Navigazione fra la Gran Bretagna et l'Italia del 6 Agosto, 1863, dovendo cessare d'essere en vigore a datare dal 26 Giugno, 1876, in seguito a denunzia fattane dal Governo Italiano, ed i due Governi avendo ricono- sciuto l'utilit? di prorogarne la durata, i Sottoscritti, debitamente autorizzati a quest'effetto, sono con- venuti di dichiarare quanto appresso:-

Il Trattato di Commercio e di Navigazione fra la Gran Bretagna e l'Italia del 6 Agosto, 1863, continuar? a restare in vigore fino al 30 Aprile,

1877.

In fede di che essi hanno firmato la presente Dichiarazione, fatta in doppio esemplare, e vi hanno apposto i loro sigilli.

Fatto in Roma, il 22 Maggio, 1876.

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(L.S.)

A. B. PAGET.

MELEGARI.

(L.S.)

MELEGARI.

(L.S.)

A. B. PAGET.

364 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND SEPTEMBER, 1876.

No. 162.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Report from the Honourable CHARLES MAY, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, for the half year ending 30th June, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th August, 1876.

[No. 15.]

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

FIRE BRIGADE DEPARTMENT,

HONGKONG, 28th August, 1876.

  SIR, I have the honour to give hereunder a Summary of the Fire Brigade Reports for January until June of the present year, for publication in the Government Gazette.

  Parades and Inspections were held on the 31st January, 2nd March, 11th April and 4th May, at which the Government Engines (Steam and Manual) were present, also the Chinese Associations' Manual Engines; all were duly worked and found in order. The general Equipment was examined and ascertained to be in a satisfactory condition.

  The Manual Engines of the Volunteer Brigades at "Yau-ma-ti" and "Aberdeen" were also inspected and worked on several occasions.

  The Engineer of the Brigade has duly forwarded his monthly Report of the Engines and at his recommendation the Steam Engines had needful repairs done. In the month of June, No. 1 Steam Engine was thoroughly overhauled.

  Fires whereat the Engines were worked occurred on the 12th March and 3rd June, which were fully reported.

  The heavy continuous rains for several months of the period included in this Report materially interfered with the regularity of holding Inspections fortnightly.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

C. MAY,

Superintendent, Fire Brigade.

No. 163.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

  Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, until Noon, on Wednesday, the 13th September, 1876, for the making up and supply of the undermentioned Winter Clothing, for the use of the Hongkong Police Force, viz.:-

More or less.

20 Fine Blue Cloth Suits for Inspectors and Jemadhar. 275 Blue Cloth Suits for Europeans and Indians.

341 Serge Suits for Chinese.

150 Turbans.

340 Chinese Hats.

550 Pairs Chinese Shoes.

150 Pairs Chinese Stockings.

  Blue Cloth, Buff Facings, White Lining, Buttons, Hooks and Eyes, Mohair Braid and Mohair Cord, Serge for the Chinese Force, and Cloth for Indian Constables' Turbans only will be supplied from the Police Store.

  No Tender will be received unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that The has deposited in the Colonial Treasury, the sum of $100 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.

  Form of Tender and any further information can be obtained on application at the Office of the Captain Superintendent of Police.

No Tender will be received unless sent in the Form required.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st September, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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POST OFFICE NOTICE.

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 2nd September, 1876.

No. 159.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

It is hereby notified, that a Supplementary List of the Tenements valued for the current year, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 12 of 1875, will be open for inspection at the Treasury for Fourteen days, commencing from Monday, the 28th instant.

Persous wishing to inspect the List are requested to apply to the Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer between the Hours of 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th August, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 158.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of the 26th September, for the Public Scaveng- ing of the City of Victoria for Fourteen Months commencing on the 1st November, 1876.

The Contractor will be bound by the Rules and Regulations made by the Governor in Council on the 2nd of October, 1874, and by such other Rules and Regulations as may be passed during the period over which the Contract extends, and by the Conditions of the Contract, which can be seen at the Surveyor General's Office.

The Tenders should specify the Names and Residences of the proposed Sureties, two in number.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th August, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Soldiers' and Sailors' Letters.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

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Officers and men of II.M. Fleet alone have the privilege of using British Postage Stamps, whether of the value of one penny, or of higher values.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 14th August, 1876.

But not Warrant Officers, viz., Assistant Engincer, Gunner, Boatswain, or Carpenter,

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General,

368

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND SEPTEMBER, 1876.

NOTICE.

The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

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METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE,

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTT: RS' ISLAND.

CAPE D'?GUILAR,

HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP.

HEIGHT 1,300 FELT.

VICTORIA PEAK.

HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

DAY AND

DATE.

HOUR.

BARO-!

METER?

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

0 TO 12.

WINDS

WINDS

WINDS

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

WEA- BARO- THER. METER)

0 TO 12.

WEA BARO-

THER. METER

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. M?n. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

0 TO 12. Altd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Dircet. Force.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

0 TO 12.

WA-BARO- THER. METER

0 TO 12. WEA-

THER. during previous

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

In inches

24 hours.

Saturday, 9

26tli

August,

3

29.80 81.0 80.0 76.0 Noon 29.80 81.5 84.0 75.0 81.0 77.0; 29.77 82.0 81.0 77.0

b.c.p.

b.c.

b.c.m. 29.74 | 84.0|

29.73 82.0!

82.0 79.0 SSE

1

b.c.

29.73 $1.0.

29.73 82.0 83.0 74.0 83.0 79.0 SSE

1

b.c.

29.74 81.5 81.5, 72.0 78.0 77.0 NE

Sunday,

29.82 78.5|

?? 27th Noon 29.83 | 80.5 84.0 77.5 80.0 77.0 August, 3 29.80 82.5

:

78.0 76.0

o.c.r. 29.77 81.0

::

84.0 79.0 SSE

b.c.

29.73 | 83.0;

$1.0 78.0 Calm

0

o.r.

29.75 80.01

:::

80.0 78.5 NE

1

b.c.m.j

75.0 75.0 ENE

2

0.9.

28.0174.0

73.5 78.5! ESE

2

f.

2

b.c.m.

80.0 78.0 NE

3

b.c.m.

77.0 76.0 NE

0.1.

:

O.C.

29.77 81.5 84.0 78.0 78.0, 78.0 NW

1

O.C.

29.76 80.0 81.5 75.0 80.0 78.0 NE

2

0.11.

:

:

82.0 77.0

b.c.

29.77 83.0

79.0 78.0! NW

1 b.c.

29.77 81.0

:

:

80.0 78.0 NE

2

b.c.m.

Monday,

=

29.92 81.5

80.0 78.0

b.c.

29.85 82.0!

:

:

81.0 79.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.8582.0

:

81.5 80.0 SW

1

b.c.

28th

Noon 29.93 $3.5 85.0 79.0 82.0 79.0

August, 3 29.91 86.0

:

85.0 79.0

Tuesday, 9 29.92 82.0

81.0 76.0

August,

3

Wednesday,

Xoth

August,

9

Noon

3

29th Noon 29.92 86.0 88.0 80.0 85.0 78.0

29.87 86.0

29.90 | 82.0j

29.88 84.5 S8.0, 80.5 83.0 79.0

29.85 | 86.0

:

85.0: 79,0

81.0 79.0

True wind cannot be registered.

b.c.

29.85 84.0 84.0 78.0 84.0 79.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.8683.0 84.0 76.0 83.0 80.0 SW

1

b.c.

b.c.

29.85 85.0|

85.0 80.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.8584.0

84.0, 80.0 SW

3

b.c.

b.c.

29.86 | 81.0]

Do.

b.c.

29.86 85.0 86.0 80.0 84.0 80.0 SW

b.c.

29.84 85.0]

b.c.

29.81 84.0

18:

83.0 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.86 | 84.0

83.0 80.0 SW

2

b.c.

1

b.c.

29.86 | 85.0 86.0 77.0 85.0 81.5 SW

2 b.c.v.

85.0 81.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.82 85.0

:

84.0 81.0 SW

3

???

b.c.

82.0, 80.0 SW

1

c.p.

29.84 81.0'

82.0 80.0 WSW

1.

b.c.

b.c.

29.84 85.0] 86,0| 79.0 84.5 80.5 SW

1

b.c.

29.84 85.0 87.0 78.0 85.0 81.0 SW

b.c.

:

85.0 79.0

b.c.

29.82 86.0

84.5 80.0 SW

2

b.c.

Thursday, 9 29.90 79.0 78.0 76.0

31st Noon 29.91 80.5 87.0, 79.0 79.0 77.0 August, .3 29.90 78.0: 77.0 76.0

o.c.p. 29.83 82.0

O.C.

:

: ?

29.80 | 84.0.

84.0 79.0 SW

3

b.c.t.

:

o.c.r.

Friday,

1st

Sept.,

3

9 29.99 79.0 78.0, 77.0 Noon 29.99 80.0 82.0 76.0 79.0 77.0 29.96 84.0! 83.01 79.01

b.c.m. 29.90 | 81.0]

:

::

79.5 77.0 ESE 29.85 83.0 86.0 77.0; 81.0 77.0 ESE 29.86 82.0

1

c.p.

29.84 82.0.

82.0 76.0 N

I

o.m.t.

c.r.

29.85 82.0 86.0 76.0 79.0 78.0 SE

1

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78.0 78.0 SE

}

c.r.

79.5 77.0 Calm

0

o.r.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:.

:

:

:

79.7 76.7 75.0 74.0 ENE

4

6.q.

28.03 74.5 74,0, 70.0 73.5 73.0 E

f.

1.91

75.5 73.5 ENE

5

o.q.

28.01 75.0

74.0 73.0 E

4 c.m.

72.3 72.0 NE

2

f.r.

28.04 | 71.5

:

71.0 71.0 N

76.0 72.0 74.0 72,5 NE

0.11.

76.0 74.0 NE

3

0.

28.04, 74.0.

28.06 74.0 73.0 70.5 73.0, 73,0| N

73.0 72.0; NW

30

00

d.f.

c.m.

0.37

:

:

??

c.m.

76.5 75.0 SW

2

b.c.

28.16 73.5!

72.5 72.0, W

---

f.

:

Telegraph wire out of order.

:

b.c.

b.c.m. 29.92 | 84.0]

29.92 83.0 82.0 75.0 81.0 79.0 E

I

c.p.

82.0 79.0 SE

1 b.c.

:

:

..

STATE OF WEATHER :-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; f.

=

74.0 73.0 SSE

at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). foggy; g. gloomy; 7. hail; 7. lightning; m. nisty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; 2. rain; s. snow; . thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; e. visibility. Objects NOTE:—A bar (-) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

79.3 73.5 79.8 76.0] SW

2

b.c.

28.16 | 75.0 74.5 70.5 74.0 73.5 WNW

2 b.c.

0.00

80.0 765 SW

2

b.c.

28.15 77,0

76,0| 78.0 W

2

b.c.v.

77.5 76.0 SW

1

b.c.

28.16 | 75.5

80.5 73.5 80.5 77.5! SW

1

b.c.

28.1577.0 76.5 72.5 76.0 75.0 SW

::

:

77.5 75.5 SW

2

b.c.

28.10 | 75.0

1: 3:

75.0 74.0 SW

2

b.c.

??

b.c.v. ? 0.00

74.0 73.5 SW

3

b.c.

76.8 76.0, Calm

0

0.

28.13 75.5

81.0 74.3 79.5 76.0 S

1

b.c.

: 3

75.0 74.0 SW

I

b.c.m.

:

:

28.12 77.0 76.5' 78,0' 76.0 74.0 S

2

c.m.

0.03

78.0 75.0! Calm

0

O.C.

28.09 | 76.0

:

75.0 73.5 S

3

c.m.t.

76.2 73.3 Calm

0

b.c.

28.12 73.5

80.0 74.0 75.0 74.5 E

1

f.r.t.

72.0 72.0 E

1

f.r.t.

28.11 72.5

::

:

73.0 72.5 SE

4

c.m.p.

28.13 75.0 77.5 71.5 74.0 73.5 SE

f.p.

0.25

72.0 72.0 SE

5

f.q.r.

:

7:0

76.5 75.5 Calm

0

0.

28.20 75.0|

74.5 74.0 SSE

3

f.

77.0 70.5 76.0 75.5 Calm

0

f.p.

75.0 74.5 S

3 o.f.

g

:

:

28.22 76.0 75.5 70.0 75.0 74.0 S 28.20 75.0

2

f.

1.30

N

c.m.

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Win as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

to denote

Rate of the Wind

per Hour in Miles.

the Force

of the

Wind.

With which the above Ship with al sail 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water...

0

Calm

1

Light Air

Just sufficient to give steerage way,

2

Light Breeze

3

Gentle Breeze

4

Moderate Breeze.

5

Fresh Breeze

6

Strong Breeze

10

11

12

Moderate Gale..

Fresh Gale

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

Storm...

Hurricane..

In which she could just carry in chase, full and by

0 to

3 -

11

3 to 4

5 to 6 71 Royals, &c.

16

71

21

26

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails..

31

Double Reefs and Jib, &c.

36

37 44

Triple Reefs, &c...

SHINE

25

0500NAKONNTEN

0

5

6

45

53 60

61

10

70 - 80

11

above 80

12

R

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail

Under Storm Staysail

Bare Poles...

Figures

to denote the Force

of the

Wind.

Description of Wind.

2ND SEPTEMBER,

1876.

369

370 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2nd SEPTEMBER, 1876.

No. 164.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd September, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 62.

CHINA SEA.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

NINGPO DISTRICT.

Nemesis Rock Beacon.

Notice is hereby given that the Nemesis Rock Beacon, No. 26 of the 1876 List of Chinese Lights, Buoys and Beacons, has been replaced.

The Red Buoy temporarily used in place of this beacon, and referred to in Notice to Mariners No. 56 of the 5th Apri last, has been removed.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

DAVID M. HENDERSON,

Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 22nd August, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

Units Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and

Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

In the Matter of—

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

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No. 38.

VICTORIA, S?TURDAY, 9TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 165.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 31st August, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th September, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

BANKS.

AVERAGE AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

204,883

100,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,.

....

539,880

190,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

444,104

150,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,372,665

500,000

TOTAL,..

...$

2,561,532

940,000

No. 163.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, until Noon, on Wednesday, the 13th September, 1876, for the making up and supply of the undermentioned Winter Clothing, for the use of the Hongkong Police Force, viz. :--

More or less.

20 Fine Blue Cloth Suits for Inspectors and Jemadhar. 275 Blue Cloth Suits for Europeans and Indians.

341 Serge Suits for Chinese.

150 Turbans.

340 Chinese Hats.

550 Pairs Chinese Shoes.

150 Pairs Chinese Stockings.

    Blue Cloth, Buff Facings, White Lining, Buttons, Hooks and Eyes, Mohair Braid and Mohair Cord, Serge for the Chinese Force, and Cloth for Indian Constables' Turbans only will be supplied from the Police Store.

    No Tender will be received unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury, the sum of $100 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.

374

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

NOTICE.

  The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Andrews, C. S. 1

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 8th September, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Davidson, Robert 1 Dinnis, Mr.

Alfred H.

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Gifford, W. H. 1

Ramband,

Monsr. E.

Letters. Papers.

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Greig, James

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Gale, T.

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Madge, John

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Goldenstein, J. 1

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Robson, Jas. M. 3 Ryall, Hy. Reilly, Jas.

Mecca

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Thornton,

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Madsen, S. N. 1

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Osbourn, T.

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Field, James B. 1.

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John R.

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Lets. Pprs.

Almstene

1

Connaught Ranger Celestial Queen 10 4

9

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Flying Eagle I Frederic Tudor 1

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Berwick, s.s.

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Otago

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Abercorn

Hylton Castle 1

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10

14

Sir Wm. Wallace4 Sarah Nicholson 3

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5

1

2

21 regd.

Hassa

1

Dora

May

1

3

Teresa

1

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1

Matago

1

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1

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1

1

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2

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1

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THE

HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE,

9TH SEPTEMBER,

1876.

375

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

DAY AND

HOUR.

DATE.

BARO-

METER

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

WINDS

WEA-BARO-

THER. METER

Saturday,

2nd

Sept.,

9

3

Sunday, 9

3rd Noon

Sept., 3

30.00 83.01

::

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

30.02 82.0) 81.0 78.0 Noon 30.02 88.0 89.0 79.5 85.0 79.0 29.96 84.0

Force.

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WEA-BARO-

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

0 TO 12.

THER. METER

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

WINDS

0 TO 12.

VICTORIA PEAK, HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

RAIN FALL.

WEA-BARO-

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

0 TO 12.

WEA-

THER. METER

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

THER. during previous

In inches

24 hours.

b.c.

29.97 84.0|

84.5 80.0 NE

1

:

: ?

b.c.

29.95 85.0

:

83.0 81.0 N

2 b.c.

76.0 75.0 E

1

b.c.

28.24 75.0

..

74.0 74.0 E

1

f.

b.c.

29.95 86.0 85.0 77.0 85.5 80.0 Calm

0

b.c.

29.96 84.0 85.0, 77,0| 83.0] 81.0 NE

?? :

2

b.c.

:

78.2 74.0 78.2 75,5 E

1

b.c.

28.25 76.0 77.0 72.0 75,0| 74.5| E

1

c.m.

0.00

83.0 79.0

b.c.

29.95 86.0

:

85.0 80.0 SSE

I

b.c.

29.90 84.0:

··

84.0 81.0 SE

2

b.c.

.

:

77.0 74.0 S

1

b.c.

28.18 76.5

:

76.0 74.0 SSW

1

b.c.v.p

82.0 80.0

30.00 85.0 86.0 78.0 84.0 79.0 29.9284.0

:

b.c.

29.94 84.0|

85.0 79.0 E

1

b.c.

b.c.

:

:

83.0 79.0

b.c.

29.95 84.0 86.0 79.0 85.5 80.0 SE 29.95 84.0

?:

29.93 84.0;

82.0 80.0 N?

2

b.c.

:

77.0 74.5 ENE

4

b.c.

28.23 76.5

75.5 75,5 E

3

c.u.

}

1

b.c.

29.92 84.0 85.0 78.0 83.0 78.0 NE

3

b.c.

79.2 73.8 77.0 74,5 NE

4

b.c.

28.22 76.0 76.5 72.0 75.5 75.0 ESE

4

c.m.

0.17

Monday, 9

4th

29.96 81.0;

80.0 78.0

o.c.r.

29.91 84.0|

::

85.5 80.0 ESE

1 b.c.

29.89 84.0

82.0180.0 NE

3

b.c.

:

:

78.0 74.5 NE

2

b.c.

28.16 77.5

76.5 75.0 ESE

3

b.c.m.

..

79.0 79.0 NE

1 b.c.

29.88 83.0

81.0 79.0 SE

3

b.c.p.

74.8 74.5 E

5

:

f.p.q.

28.18 73.0

72.5 72.0 E

4

f.q.r.

:

Sept.,

3

Noon 29.96 | 83,0 86.0 79.5 82.0 79.0 29.91 81.0

:

Tuesday,

9

29.97 81.5

80.0 78.0

81.0 79.0

:

5th

Sept...

3

CO

Noon 29.96 | 82.0 85.0 79.0 81.0 79.0 29.95 80.5

Wednesday, 9 30.00 82.0

:

: ?

:

80.0 77.0

6th

Noon 29.97 85.0 86.0 79.0 82.0 79.0

5:

$1.0 78.0

True wind

cannot be registered.

b.c.

29.92 84.0 88.0 78.0 84.0 79.0 SE

1

b.c.

29.90 81.0 85.0 75.0 77.0 77.0 ESE

3

r.t.l.

O.C.

29.90 84.0

:

81.0 79.0 SE

2

b.c.p. 29.86 81.0|

79.0 78.0 S

2

b.c.m.

b.c.p. 29.90 84.0

83.5 80.0 E

1

b.c.r.

:

:

:

:

2:

78,5 71.5 74.8 74.5 E

1

f.p.q.

28.18 76.0 77.5 71.5 75.0 74.5 ESE

3

o.f.

1.40

74.5 73.5 E

3

f.p.q.

28.15 74.5

73.5 73.0 ESE

2

c.m.

:

74.5 74.5 E

2

f.r.q.

28.2075.0

:

:

74.0 73.0 ESE

2

f.d.

Do.

b.c.

29.91 83.0 86.0 78.0 81.0 79.0 E

1

b.c.d.

75.8 74.0 74.8 73.5 E

3

b.c.

28.19 75.0 75.0 71.0 74.0 74.0 E

O.C.

29.91 82.01

11

:

81.0 78.0 ESE

1

o.r.

:

74.2 73.0 E

2

b.c.

28.18 73.5

2:

2

f.

0.19

73.0 72.0 Calm

0

c.m

b.c.

29.91 82.0]

84.0 80.0 Cal?n

0

b.c.

76.2 74.8 E

3

b.c.

28.20 75.0

74.0 73.5 ENE

2

c.m.

b.c.

29.92 84.0 85.0 78.0 84.0 80.0 SE

1

b.c.

77.5 72.5 77.5 73.0-ENE

3

b.c.

28.21 75.5 75.0 71.0 74.5 73.0 ENE

1

c.m.

0.00

00:0

Sept.,

3

29.91 83.0

82.0 77.0

b.c.

29.90 84.0

:

:

84.5 81.0 SE

1

b.c.

77.8 73.0 Calm

0

b.c.

28.16 76.5

:

Telegraph wire out of order.

Thursday,

9 29.93 83.0]

7th

Sept.,

3

Noon 29.90 | 86.0 88.0 79.0 84.0 77.0 29.86 88.0

1:8

82.0 78.0

b.c.

29.89 82.0

83.0 79.0 SW

1.

b.c.

b.c.

29.88 85.0 86.0 78.0) 86.0 80.0] SW

~

b.c.

:

86.0 79.01

b.c.

29.84 86.0

:

87.0 80.0 SW

2 b.c.

Friday,

29.8483.5

Sth

9 Noon 29.84 86.0 89.0 78.5 84.0] 78.0 Sept., 3 29.79 87.5

82.0 77.0

b.c.

b.c.

?

:

b.c.

29.79 83.0 85.0 79.0 Calm 29.80 86.0 87.0 78.0 87.0 81.0 S 29 77 $1.0

0

b.

:

86.0 81.0 S

1 b.c.

1 b.c.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

76.0 75.0 NE

1

c.m.

79.7 74.7 Calm

0

b.c.

28.16 76.0

75.0 73.0 NW

1

c.m.

:

82.0 75.0 81.5 75,5 S

1

b.c.

28.15 76.5 76,5 72,5 75,5| 73.0] W

2

c.m.

0.00

:

81.5 75.5 NNW

1

b.t.

28.11 78.0

:

:

77.0 73.5 W

3

C.V.

:

80.0 74.5 NE

82.5 73.0 82.0 74.0 NE

..

81.877.8 Calm

4 b.c.

3 b.c.

0 b.c.

28.10 78.0

77.0 74.0 N

2

b.c.m.

:

:

28.10 80.0 79.5 73.0 79.5 74.5 ENE 28.05 79.0 78.5 76.0 E

2

b.v.c.

0.04

I b.v.c.

86.0 79.0

at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). STATE OF WEATHER:-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; ?. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; e. visibility. Objects NOTE :—A bar (—) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy ; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

Figures to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Wind.

Calm

Light Air

012345OTOQSIL

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze

Moderate Breeze.

Fresh Breeze

Strong Breeze

Moderate Gale..

Fresh Gale....

8

9

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

Storm.

Hurricane. · · · ·

Just sufficient to give steerage way.

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water..

3 to 4

16

5 to 6

Royals,

&c.

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

37

Triple Reefs, &c..

45

Close Reefs and Courses

.53

Main Topsail and recfed Foresail

61

?????????

0 to 2

3 - 10

11

26 30

31 36

70 - 80

above 80

88888****SEN

01234551

?

10

11

12

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

In which she could just bear close-reefed Under Storm Staysail .....

Bare Poles.....

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Description of Wind.

1

376 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

No. 166.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

1

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th September, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

SUNKEN REEF-INNER ROUTE TO TORRES STRAITS.

Captain PEARN, of the Schooner "Io," reports the existence of a Sunken Reef, with 12 feet of water over it at low water, in the following position, viz. :—

Half-way Island-Centre, N.N.E.

Boydong Cays-Centre of southernmost islet, S.E. E.

1

:

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 14th July, 1876.

!

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Portmaster.

REPORTED DANGER, TORRES STRAITS.

   Captain HOVELL reports the existence of a Shoal Patch (Hovell Shoal) about 24 yards in extent, and with not more than 2 fathoms over it at low water, lying 3 to 4 miles to the south-westward of Mount Ernest, with Pole Island in line with the western extremity of that island.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 2nd August, 1876.

Portmaster.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

NEW HARBOR, TRINITY BAY.

   The following information relative to the new Harbor in Trinity Bay has been received from the Harbor Master at Port Hinchinbrook.

   The entrance to the River is shown on the Admiralty Chart, and lies south-west from False Cape. In the channel over the Bar there is 9 feet at low water, with a rise of 12 feet at springs.

To enter, bring the eastern head of the River mouth to bear S. by W. W., and steer that course. about one mile of the Heads the water will deepen to 4 fathoms, which depth will be carried into the River.

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 9th August, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

U

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

UNTIL

its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM,

Acting Registrar.

In the Matter of—

N

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors

and other Persons having any Claims or Demands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gent!hoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- Ihoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the

Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of who e Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

W?. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

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THE HONGKONG

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Published by Authority.

No. 39.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 16TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 167.

The following Instructions from the Board of Trade with a copy of the Order of The QUEEN in Council accompanying them, are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th September, 1876.

BOARD OF TRADE, MARINE DEPARTMENT, June, 1876.

INSTRUCTIONS

TO

MEASURING SURVEYORS.

International Tonnage.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The Board of Trade forward herewith for the information and guidance of officers concerned in the duties of measure- ment and registry of ships, a copy of a recently issued Order in Council which extends to vessels of the Kingdom of Norway the advantages held out by the 60th section of "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1862.”

     In consequence of the amount of deduction for propelling power being different in the two countries, option is granted by the enclosed order to the masters of steam ships of the kingdom of Norway whereby the said masters may elect to have the engine room measured under the rules relating to British ships.

      When the engine room is measured according to the British rules in such cases, a "Certificate of British Tonnage" is to be granted, adopting thereon the gross tonnage as stated in the Norwegian Certificate of Registry, and deducting from the gross tonnage the allowance for engine room under the British rules, and also the allowance on account of spaces occupied by seamen or apprentices, and appropriated to their use.

A of the document furnished to the Norwegian master is to be sent to the Principal Surveyor for tonnage, with a

copy note thereon of the measurement of engine room and the amount of deduction under the Norwegian rules.

       The fees for admeasurements under the accompanying Order in Council are to be the same as for the admeasurement of British ships for the time being, but only for the spaces actually measured.

THOMAS GRAY,

Assistant Secretary.

EDWARD STANHOPE,

Secretary.

At the Court at Windsor, the 17th day of May 1876.

PRESENT:

The QUEEN's most Excellent Majesty in Council.

      Whereas by the "Merchant Shipping Act Amendment Act, 1862," it is enacted that whenever it is made to appear to Her Majesty that the rules concerning the measurement of tonnage of merchant ships for the time being in force under the Principal Act have been adopted by the Government of any foreign country and are in force in that country, it shall be fawful for Her Majesty by Order in Council to direct that the ships of such foreign country shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in their certificates of registry or other national papers, and thereupon it shall no longer be necessary for such ships to be remeasured in any port or place in Her Majesty's dominions; but such ships shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in their Certificates of Registry or other papers, in the same manner, to the same extent, and for the same purposes, in, to, and for which the tonnage denoted in the Certificate of Registry of British ships is to be deemed the tonnage of such ships.

And whereas it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that the rules concerning the measurement of tonnage of merchant ships now in force under "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1854," have been adopted by the Royal Norwegian Government, with the exception of a slight difference in the mode of estimating the allowance for engine room, and such rules are now in force in the kingdom of Norway, having come into operation on the 1st day of April, 1876, Her Majesty is hereby pleased, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, to direct as follows:

378

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

1

1. As regards sailing ships, that merchant sailing ships of the said kingdom of Norway, the measurement whereof shall after the said 1st day of April 1876 have been ascertained and denoted in the registers and other national papers of such sailing ships, testified by the date thereof, shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in such registers and other national papers in the same manner, and to the same extent, and for the same purpose, in, to, and for which the tonnage denoted in the certificate of registry of British sailing ships is deemed to be the tonnage of such ships.

  2. As regards steam ships, that merchant ships belonging to the said kingdom of Norway, which are propelled by steam or any other power requiring engine room, the measurement whereof shall after the said 1st day of April 1876 have been ascertained and denoted in the registers, and other national papers of such steam ships, testified by the dates thereof, shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in such registers, or other national papers, in the same manner, and to the same extent, and for the same purpose, in, to, and for which the tonnage denoted in the certificate of registry of British ships is deemed to be the tonnage of such ships; provided nevertheless, that if the owner or master of any such Norwegian steam ship desires the deduction for engine room in his ships to be estimated under the rules for engine room measurement, and deduc- tion applicable to British ships instead of under the Norwegian rule, the engine room shall be measured and the deduction calculated according to the British rules.

(Signed) C. L. PEEL.

:

I

No. 168.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

  The following Return, received from Mr. JOHN JACK, of the quantity of Spirits distilled at the Hongkong Distillery, is published for general information.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 11th August, 1876,

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th September, 1876.

No. 158.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Proof Gallons. .36,950

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

  Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of the 26th September, for the Public Scaveng- ing of the City of Victoria for Fourteen Months commencing on the 1st November, 1876.

  The Contractor will be bound by the Rules and Regulations made by the Governor in Council on the 2nd of October, 1874, and by such other Rules and Regulations as may be passed during the period over which the Contract extends, and by the Conditions of the Contract, which can be seen at the Surveyor General's Office.

The Tenders should specify the Names and Residences of the proposed Sureties, two in number.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretury.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th August, 1876.

NOTICE.

  It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

NOTIFICATION.

open

  It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

NOTICE.

The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

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378

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

1

1. As regards sailing ships, that merchant sailing ships of the said kingdom of Norway, the measurement whereof shall after the said 1st day of April 1876 have been ascertained and denoted in the registers and other national papers of such sailing ships, testified by the date thereof, shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in such registers and other national papers in the same manner, and to the same extent, and for the same purpose, in, to, and for which the tonnage denoted in the certificate of registry of British sailing ships is deemed to be the tonnage of such ships.

  2. As regards steam ships, that merchant ships belonging to the said kingdom of Norway, which are propelled by steam or any other power requiring engine room, the measurement whereof shall after the said 1st day of April 1876 have been ascertained and denoted in the registers, and other national papers of such steam ships, testified by the dates thereof, shall be deemed to be of the tonnage denoted in such registers, or other national papers, in the same manner, and to the same extent, and for the same purpose, in, to, and for which the tonnage denoted in the certificate of registry of British ships is deemed to be the tonnage of such ships; provided nevertheless, that if the owner or master of any such Norwegian steam ship desires the deduction for engine room in his ships to be estimated under the rules for engine room measurement, and deduc- tion applicable to British ships instead of under the Norwegian rule, the engine room shall be measured and the deduction calculated according to the British rules.

(Signed) C. L. PEEL.

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No. 168.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

  The following Return, received from Mr. JOHN JACK, of the quantity of Spirits distilled at the Hongkong Distillery, is published for general information.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 11th August, 1876,

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 15th September, 1876.

No. 158.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Proof Gallons. .36,950

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

  Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of the 26th September, for the Public Scaveng- ing of the City of Victoria for Fourteen Months commencing on the 1st November, 1876.

  The Contractor will be bound by the Rules and Regulations made by the Governor in Council on the 2nd of October, 1874, and by such other Rules and Regulations as may be passed during the period over which the Contract extends, and by the Conditions of the Contract, which can be seen at the Surveyor General's Office.

The Tenders should specify the Names and Residences of the proposed Sureties, two in number.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretury.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th August, 1876.

NOTICE.

  It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

NOTIFICATION.

open

  It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

NOTICE.

The Owners of Dogs are warned that, any Dog found straying or wandering about during the daytime without an Owner, and not wearing a Collar with the name and address of the Owner inscribed thereon, is liable to be destroyed, and further, any Dog may be destroyed which shall be found straying or wandering about between the hours of 10 o'clock at night and gunfire in the morning, (Ordinance No. 14 of 1845, § IV).

W. M. DEANE, Captain Superintendent of Police.

Central Police Barracks, Hongkong, 8th July, 1876.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

for general information. The following Table of Meteorological Observations, taken at the Temporary Government Civil Hospital during the Month of August, 1876, is published

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th September, 1876.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE TEMPORARY GOVERNMENT CIVIL HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, Hongkong, FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 1876. 172 feet above mean low level of Spring Tides.

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

WIND.

CLOUD.

RAIN IN

INCHES

No. 169.

HYGROMETER.

DAY OF MONTH.

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

DAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED

IN SHADE.

IN THE SHADE.

MAX.

Max. and Min. of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

SUN,

MAX.

SUN,

BULB

BULB Ex- GRASS.

IN VACUO. POSED.

DIUR-

MIN. NAL

RANGE,

ON

IN

SHADE.

9 A.M.

3 P.M.

Min.

Max.

Temp. at

Noon.

DIURNAL

EXPOSED.

RANGE, BULB

IN SOIL,!

MIN. DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN SHADE. SHADE.

6

HUMIDITY

COMPLETE SATURATION

-100.

DEW POINT,

QUARTER.

DURING

THE

PREVI-

OUS 24

HOURS.

0-10.

INCHES

DEEP.

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.

9 A.M. 3 P.M.

123.

Tuesday,

Wednesday,

Thursday,

Friday,

29.50 29.51

24.0

29.65

29.62

29.64

29.62

29.62

29.62

79.0 86.0 84.0

Saturday,

29.63

29.60

74.0 79.0 78.0

Sunday,

29.65

29.65

Monday,.

29.68

29.68

75.0 820 80.0 76.0 84.0 82.0

Tuesday,

29.78

29.77

77.0 87.0

Wednesday,

29.85

29.84

10

Thursday,

29.82

29.75

11

Friday,

29.75

29.68

12

Saturday,

29.67

29.65

13

Sunday,

29.67

29.62

79.0 88.0

14

Monday,.

29.65

29.62

15 Tuesday,

29.65

29.62

16

Wednesday,

29.65

29.62

17 Thursday,

29.75

29.73

18 Friday,

29.78

29.68

19

Saturday,

29.70

29.65

20 Sunday,

29.76

29.72

21

Monday,.

29.77 29.72

22 Tuesday,

29.73

29.70

23

Wednesday,

29.71

29.68

24 Thursday,

29.70 29.67

25 Friday,

29.71

29.67

26 Saturday,

29.68

29.64

27 Sunday,

29.66

29.66

28 Monday,

29.76

29.72

29 Tuesday,

29.76

29.72

30

Wednesday,

29.73

29.70

31 Thursday,.

29.74

29.73

Mean

29.67 29.67

Summary of August, 1875:-Mean Shade Temp.,

.85.7

Total Rain fall, .

76.

76.0 84.0 82.0 152. 109. 66.0 8.0 43.0 79.0 81.0 82.0 79.0 79.0 90. 75.0 82.0 80,0 125. 95. 66.0 7.0 29.0 79.0 79.0 79.0 76.0 76.0 85.

73.0 77.0 74.0 82. 82. 65.0 4.0 17.0 78.0 78.0 78.0 74.0 75.0 79.

73.0 82.0 79.0 82. 82. 64.0 9.0 18.0 77.0 81.0 78.0 77.0 76.0 80. 75.0 86.0 85,0 153. 114. 66.0 11.0 48.0 79.0 82.0 85.0 78.0 76.0 87.0 85.0 154. 114. 66.0 11.0 48.0 79.0 83.0 85.0 79.0 76.0 85.0 83.0 146. 106. 65.0 9.0 41.0 78.0 83.0 82.0 79.0 75.0 84.0 82.0 140. 104. 65.0 9.0 39.0 78.0 82.0 83.0 78.0 79.0 80. 80. 75.3 74.0 83.0 81.0 103. 95. 65.0 9.0 30.0 78.0 81.0 81.0 77.0 77.0 80. 74.0 82.0 80.0 95. 91. 65.0 8.0 26.0 78.0 80.0 79.0 77.0 76.0 85.

74.0 81.0 79.0 85. 83. 64.0 7.0 19.0 76.0 79.0 79.0 75.0 75.0 83.0 81.0 106. 96. 65.0 8.0 31.0 78.0 79.0 82.0 75.0 83.0 81.0 106. 96. 65.0 8.0 31.0 78.0 81.0 82.0

75.0 83.0 81.0 115. 96. 65.0 8.0 31.0 78.0 80.0 81.0 76.0 84.0 82.0 141. 103. 66.0 8.0 37.0 79.0 81.0 83.0 77.0 79.0 80. 76.0 87.0 85.0 153. 112. 67.0 11.0 45.0 80.0 82.0 85.0 79.0 80.0 77.0 86.0 84.0 153. 112. 67.0 9.0 45.0 80.0 82.0 84.0 78.0 79.0 80. 75.0 80.0 79.0 92. 87. 64.0 5.0 23.0 77.0 79.0 78.0 76.0 75.0 83.9 81.9 124. 99. 65.7 8.1 33.7 78.5 1.98 inches. Rain fell on

75.0 81.0 79.0 93. 89. 65.0 6.0 76.0 78.0 80.0 76.0 78.0 89. 90. 74.6 76.6

78.0 86.0 84.0 142. 98. 67.0 8.0 31.0 78.0 84.0 85.0 79.0 80.0 76. 76. 76.7 76.7 79.0 86.0 84.0 146. 112. 67.0 7.0 45.0 79.0 84.0 83.0 80.0 79.0 80. 80. 77.4 76.3 129. 96. 66.0 7.0 30.0 79.0 84.0 81.0 80.0 79.0 80. 90.

84. 84. 64.0 5.0 20.0 75.0 79.0 78.0 77.0 76.0 90. 89.

93. 91. 65.0 7.0 26.0 78.0 79.0 81.0 77.0 78.0 90.

103. 96. 66.0 8.0 30.0 79.0 82.0 83.0 79.0 80.0 85. 85.0 144. 106. 66.0 10.0 40.0 79.0 85.0 84.0 81.0 79.0 80. 76.0 83.0 81.0 143. 105. 66.0 7.0 35.0 79.0 82.0 82.0 78.0 78.0 80. 76.0 86.0 84.0 146. 106. 67.0 10.0 39.0 80.0 $3.0 86.0 79.0 79.0 80. 68. 77.0 87.0 85.0 153. 110. 68.0 10.0 42.0 81.0 83.0 86.0 78.0 79.0 76.

77.0 87.0 85.0 153. 110. 68.0 10.0 42.0 81.0 83.0 86.0 79.0 80.0 80.

86.0 * 155. 110. 68.0 9.0 42.0 81.0 84.0 87.0 79.0 81.0

S. E.

W.

1.06

10

10

S.W.

W.

4

S.W.

S.W.

10

77.4

77.7

S.

W.

4.47

10

75.6

74.6

W.

N.W.

3.98

10

10

85.

75.6 76.0

S.W.

N.W.

1.93

10

10

85.

77.0 78.0

E.

S.E.

0.04

10

76.

80.

68.

72.

78.4 75.7 E. 75.3 75.3 E. 76.3 74.5 E. 74.7 74.5 E. 76.3 76.1 W.

E.

0.11

S.E.

0.21

S.E.

W.

W.

73.

75.7 77.1

S.W.

N.W.

0.38

85.

77.7 77.0 E.

W.

4.19

10

85.

73.9 73.9 E.

E.

2.21

10

84.

71.4

72.9 E.

E.

3.86

10

89.

74.3

74.6 E.

E.

0.76

10

10

80.0 80.

76.

75.3

76.7 E.

N.W.

80.0 80.

76.

76.3

76.7 S.

S.W.

78.0 80.

80.

76.3

75.3 E.

E.

0.41

76.3 E.

E.

0.30

80.

74.3 74.3 E.

E.

0.48

85.

75.0 73.9 E.

E.

1.81

10

76,0 80.

85.

72.3 73.9

E.

E.

2.04

10

74.0

77.0 75.

76.

70.6

77.6 E.

S.E.

2.69

10

77.0

77.0 80.

76.

74.3 77.6 E.

0.42

7

76.0

77.0 80.

80.

73.3 74.3 W.

W.

10

80.

74.3 76.3 W.

W.

85.

76.

77.0 76.7 W.

W.

76.

75.3 75.7 W.

S.

0.25

75.0

85.

84.

73.9 72.9

S.W.

E.

0.83

81.3 82.1

77.6

78.1

80.

80.

75.2

75.7

:

...

32.43

8 days.

1874:-

.82.9

12.88

16

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>>

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1873:-

.83.5

15.58

20

39

"

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>>

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>>

""

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1872:-

.84.5

6.75

10

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>>

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""

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"

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""

1871 :-

.82.4

16.23

13

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35

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1870 :-

.84.0

15.42

16

C. J. WHARRY, M.D., Superintendent.

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379

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POST OFFICE NOTICE.

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1

1

1

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1

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1

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 15th September, 1876.

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTER'S ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR, HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

DATE.

HOUR.

BARO-

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

THER. METER;

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. | Wet. Direct. Force.

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER |

WINDS

0 TO 12.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER}

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

WINDS

0 TO 12.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. [Wet. Direct. Force.

Saturday, 9

9th

Sept.,

3

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STATE OF WEATHER:-b. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; ?. foggy; 9. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; g. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE:-A bar (—) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Figures

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to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Description of Wind.

Calm

Light Air Light Breeze

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Kate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

Figures to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

382

THE

RAIN FALL.

In inches

THER. during previous

24 hours.

HONGKONG GOVERNMENT

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GAZETTE, 16TH SEPTEMBER,

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Moderate Breeze.

Fresh Breeze

Strong Breeze

Moderate Gale. Fresh Gale... Strong Gale

Whole Gale Storm..... Hurricane..

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water..

3 to 4

5 to 6

Royals, &c.

"

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

In which she could just bear close-reefed Under Storm Staysail ................

Bare Poles....

Triple Reefs, &c...

Close Reefs and Courses ..

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2

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1876.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH SEPTEMBER, 1876. 383

GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

WANTED a suitable Person as

Turnkey in Victoria Gaol.

    Salary ?90 per annum with Uniform and Quarters.

Application to be made to the Acting Superintendent.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th September, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

its

Uus Ofiginal Jurisdiction on Mondays and

Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG. [NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

Its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

In the Matter of—

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors

NOTI

       and other Persons having any Claims or Jemands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom

Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- lhoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any

Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

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THE HONGKONG

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No. 40.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 7 OF 1876.

WEDNESDAY, 26TH APRIL, 1876.

PRESENT:

The Honourable the Chief Justice (SIR JOHN SMALE).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN, C.M.G.).

The Honourable the Attorney General (JOHN BRAMSTON).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

The Honourable HENRY Lowcock.

The Honourable WILLIAM Keswick.

ABSENT:

His Excellency the Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., from indisposition.

The Council meets this day at 2.30 P.M., pursuant to adjournment.

The Minutes of the previous Meeting of Council are read and confirmed.

The Council then proceeds with the consideration of the Bill to amend the Law relating to Chinese

Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants.

The Bill is discussed clause by clause.

  At the end of the 5th Clause, the Honourable the Attorney General begs leave to read the subjoined printed detached clause, which had already been circulated amongst Honourable Members, and which deals with the case of Mail Steamers carrying Chinese Passengers, and moves-That the printed detached clause stand Paragraph 6 of the 2nd Section.

The Governor in Council may also, at his discretion, grant a Special special licence for any period, or for any number of voyages, to licences. any steamer which is regularly employed in the conveyance of the public mails under an existing contract with the Government of the State or Colony to which such steamer belongs.

A special licence shall authorise the steamer named therein to carry, upon voyages of not more than thirty days' duration, between ports to be specified in the licence, a limited number of free Chinese passengers, not exceeding one passenger for every ten tons of the gross tonnage of such steamer.

A steamer provided with a special licence shall be relieved from the medical examination of her passengers, from the regulations contained in schedule A to "The Chinese Passengers Act, 1855," and from the regulations contained in schedule E to "The Chinese Emigration Consolidation Ordinance, 1874," but every special licence shall be granted upon the following con- ditions:

1. The space set apart for the Chinese passengers shall be equal to the space prescribed by the aforesaid schedule E. 2. The provisions supplied to the Chinese passengers shall be equivalent in quantity and quality to the provisions pres- cribed by the aforesaid schedule E.

3. The Emigration Officer at any port to which the Licence extends shall be at liberty at all times to enter and inspect the ship, and the accommodation, provisions and stores provided for the Chinese passengers: so however that the departure of the steamer with a mail be not delayed thereby.

Any person impeding such entry or inspection or refusing to allow the same to be made, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding one hundred dollars for each offence.

386 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876.

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE seconds the motion.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, seconded by the Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK, moves as an amendment that the 1st paragraph of the clause under discussion be amended by the insertion. of the words after "belongs "or to any other first class steamer which is approved by the Governor."

""

Amendment unanimously adopted.

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary, while approving generally of the Clause as amended by Mr. KESWICK, Suggests that it would expedite matters to pass the Bill as it stands without the insertion of the clause, which as it dealt with a case upon which no opinion had as yet been expressed by the Secretary of State, might be disallowed, and would, if embodied in the Bill, delay its confirmation. He would advise, that the provisions of the proposed clause be first submitted separately to the Secretary of State, when, if approved, they could be made the subject of a separate Ordinance.

The Council concurs in these views, and the Honourable the Attorney General thereupon begs leave to withdraw his motion.

The motion is then withdrawn, and the consideration of the Bill is proceeded with.

Finally the Bill is committed and passed, bearing the Title of-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants,-being "No. 5 of

1876."

Moved by the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, and seconded by the Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK, that His Excellency the Governor be requested to forward, with Ordinance No. 5, the special clause granting facilities to free emigration in certain first class Steamers, with a view to its early consideration by the Secretary of State, and its speedy emdodiment in an Ordinance.

Resolution carried unanimously.

The Chief Justice adjourns the Council sine die at 3.30 P.M.

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

Read and confirmed, this 21st Day of September, 1876.

H. ERNEST Wodehouse, Clerk of Councils.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bills, which were read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held on Thursday, the 21st day of September, 1876, are published for general information.

By Command,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 21st September, 1876.

4. E. WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

386 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876.

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE seconds the motion.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, seconded by the Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK, moves as an amendment that the 1st paragraph of the clause under discussion be amended by the insertion. of the words after "belongs "or to any other first class steamer which is approved by the Governor."

""

Amendment unanimously adopted.

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary, while approving generally of the Clause as amended by Mr. KESWICK, Suggests that it would expedite matters to pass the Bill as it stands without the insertion of the clause, which as it dealt with a case upon which no opinion had as yet been expressed by the Secretary of State, might be disallowed, and would, if embodied in the Bill, delay its confirmation. He would advise, that the provisions of the proposed clause be first submitted separately to the Secretary of State, when, if approved, they could be made the subject of a separate Ordinance.

The Council concurs in these views, and the Honourable the Attorney General thereupon begs leave to withdraw his motion.

The motion is then withdrawn, and the consideration of the Bill is proceeded with.

Finally the Bill is committed and passed, bearing the Title of-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Chinese Passenger Ships and the Conveyance of Chinese Emigrants,-being "No. 5 of

1876."

Moved by the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, and seconded by the Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK, that His Excellency the Governor be requested to forward, with Ordinance No. 5, the special clause granting facilities to free emigration in certain first class Steamers, with a view to its early consideration by the Secretary of State, and its speedy emdodiment in an Ordinance.

Resolution carried unanimously.

The Chief Justice adjourns the Council sine die at 3.30 P.M.

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

Read and confirmed, this 21st Day of September, 1876.

H. ERNEST Wodehouse, Clerk of Councils.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bills, which were read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held on Thursday, the 21st day of September, 1876, are published for general information.

By Command,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 21st September, 1876.

4. E. WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876. 387

?

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, Title.

with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to apply a sum not exceeding Eight hundred and Twenty-six thousand Dollars to the Public Service of the year 1877.

[

"

1876.]

WHEREAS the expenditure required for the service of this Preamble.

Colony for the year 1877 has been estimated at the sum

of eight hundred and twenty-five thousand eight hundred and twenty dollars and thirty-eight cents: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows :—

1877.

I. A sum not exceeding eight hundred and twenty-six Estimates, thousand dollars shall be, and the same is hereby charged upon the revenue of this Colony for the service of the year 1877, and the said sum so charged shall be expended as hereinafter specified; that is to say :-

Governor,

Colonial Secretary,- Colonial Treasurer,- Auditor General,

Clerk of Councils,

ESTABLISHMENTS.

$ C. 2,708.00

3,296.00

3,432.00

15,039.00

100.00

Surveyor General,

21,650.00

Postmaster General,

28,438.00

Registrar General, -

11,314.00

Harbour Master,

27,062.00

Lighthouses,

7,424.00

Collector of Stamp Revenue,

4,162.00

Judicial,

21,900.00

Registrar of Companies,

192.00

Ecclesiastical,

1,158.00

Educational,

17,436.00

Medical,

16,680.00

Police Magistrates,-

6,340.00

Police,

144,610.80

Gaol,

18,228.00

Fire Brigade,

Government Gardens,

Total Establishments,

SERVICE EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.

Colonial Treasurer,

Surveyor General, -

Postmaster General,

Registrar General, -

Judicial,

7,446.00

4,336.80

$362,952.60

1,500.00

1,080.00

Educational,

Medical,

Police Magistrates, Police,

20,734.78

50.00 200.00

4,620.00 19,420.00

390.00 38,885.00

Gaol,

Fire Brigade,

Charitable Allowances,

Transport, -

Works and Buildings,

Roads, Streets and Bridges,

Lighthouses,

Miscellaneous Services,

Military Contribution,

14,120.00

2,000.00

4,000.00

4,500.00

161,500.00

47.720.00

1,000.00

36,800.00 104,348.00

Total,

-

$825,820.58

388

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876.

Title.

Preamble.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to authorize the Appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding Fifty-five thousand Dollars to defray the Charges of the Year 1875.

[

"

1876.]

WHEREAS it has become necessary to make further provision

for the public service of the Colony for the year 1875, in addition to the charge upon the revenue for the service of the said year already provided for in the Estimates submitted to the Legis- lative Council: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-- Supplement- I. A sum not exceeding fifty-five thousand dollars shall be ary Estimates, and the same is hereby charged upon the revenue of this Colony for the service of the year 1875, the said sum so charged being expended as hereinafter specified; that is to say :--

1875.

ESTABLISHMENTS.

$

C.

Governor,

1,555.24

Judicial,

2,414.16

Fire Brigade,

1,811.08

Total Establishments,

$5,780.48

SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.

Surveyor General, -

360.00

Police,

1,756.63

Charitable Allowances,

152.80

Works and Buildings,

25,923.92

Roads, Streets and Bridges,

4,372.65

Lighthouses,

3.001.93

Miscellaneous Services,

7,697.25

Land and Houses Purchased,

3,160.80

Military Contribution,

1,905.54

Total Exclusive of Establishments,

48,331.52

Total,

$54,112.00

Title.

Preamble.

Ordinance

No. 4 of 1876 repealed.

Short title.

Ordinance to be construed as one with No. 1 of 1865.

130 & 31 Vic. c. 131 s. 2].

with unlimited

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend "The Companies Ordinance, 1865,” and to repeal Ordinance No. 4 of 1876.

[

, 1876.]

HEREAS it is expedient to extend to all Companies

W limited by shares and registered in the Colony the

power of sub-dividing their shares, and to amend "The Com- panies Ordinance, 1865;" Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as

follows:-

I. Ordinance No. 4 of 1876 is hereby repealed.

II. This Ordinance may be cited as "The Companies Ordinance, 1876."

III. "The Companies Ordinance, 1865" is hereinafter referred to as "The Principal Ordinance;" and the principal Ordinance and this Ordinance are hereinafter distinguished as and may be cited as "The Companies Ordinances, 1865 and 1876;" and this Ordinance shall, so far as is consistent with the tenor thereof, be construed as one with the principal Ordinance; and the expres- sion "This Ordinance" in the principal Ordinance, and any ex- pression referring to the principal Ordinance, which occurs in any Ordinance, or other document, shall be construed to mean the principal Ordinance as amended by this Ordinance.

Unlimited Liability of Directors.

IV. Where after the commencement of this Ordinance a com- Company may have directors pany is formed as a limited company under the principal Ordi- the liability of the directors or managers of such company, or the managing director, may, if so provided by the memoran- dum of association, be unlimited.

liability. [sec. 4].

nance,

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Title.

Preamble.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to authorize the Appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding Fifty-five thousand Dollars to defray the Charges of the Year 1875.

[

"

1876.]

WHEREAS it has become necessary to make further provision

for the public service of the Colony for the year 1875, in addition to the charge upon the revenue for the service of the said year already provided for in the Estimates submitted to the Legis- lative Council: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-- Supplement- I. A sum not exceeding fifty-five thousand dollars shall be ary Estimates, and the same is hereby charged upon the revenue of this Colony for the service of the year 1875, the said sum so charged being expended as hereinafter specified; that is to say :--

1875.

ESTABLISHMENTS.

$

C.

Governor,

1,555.24

Judicial,

2,414.16

Fire Brigade,

1,811.08

Total Establishments,

$5,780.48

SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.

Surveyor General, -

360.00

Police,

1,756.63

Charitable Allowances,

152.80

Works and Buildings,

25,923.92

Roads, Streets and Bridges,

4,372.65

Lighthouses,

3.001.93

Miscellaneous Services,

7,697.25

Land and Houses Purchased,

3,160.80

Military Contribution,

1,905.54

Total Exclusive of Establishments,

48,331.52

Total,

$54,112.00

Title.

Preamble.

Ordinance

No. 4 of 1876 repealed.

Short title.

Ordinance to be construed as one with No. 1 of 1865.

130 & 31 Vic. c. 131 s. 2].

with unlimited

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend "The Companies Ordinance, 1865,” and to repeal Ordinance No. 4 of 1876.

[

, 1876.]

HEREAS it is expedient to extend to all Companies

W limited by shares and registered in the Colony the

power of sub-dividing their shares, and to amend "The Com- panies Ordinance, 1865;" Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as

follows:-

I. Ordinance No. 4 of 1876 is hereby repealed.

II. This Ordinance may be cited as "The Companies Ordinance, 1876."

III. "The Companies Ordinance, 1865" is hereinafter referred to as "The Principal Ordinance;" and the principal Ordinance and this Ordinance are hereinafter distinguished as and may be cited as "The Companies Ordinances, 1865 and 1876;" and this Ordinance shall, so far as is consistent with the tenor thereof, be construed as one with the principal Ordinance; and the expres- sion "This Ordinance" in the principal Ordinance, and any ex- pression referring to the principal Ordinance, which occurs in any Ordinance, or other document, shall be construed to mean the principal Ordinance as amended by this Ordinance.

Unlimited Liability of Directors.

IV. Where after the commencement of this Ordinance a com- Company may have directors pany is formed as a limited company under the principal Ordi- the liability of the directors or managers of such company, or the managing director, may, if so provided by the memoran- dum of association, be unlimited.

liability. [sec. 4].

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V. The following modifications shall be made in the thirty- Liability of seventh section of the principal Ordinance, with respect to the director, past contributions to be required in the event of the winding-up of a

                          and present, limited company under the principal Ordinance, from any director is unlimited.

where liability or manager whose liability is, in pursuance of this Ordinance, [sec. 5]. unlimited:

(1.) Subject to the provisions hereinafter contained, any such director or manager, whether past or present, shall, in addition to his liability (if any) to contribute as an ordinary member, be liable to contribute as if he were at the date of the commencement of such winding-up a member of an unlimited company.

(2.) No contribution required from any past director or manager who has ceased to hold such office for a period of one year or upwards prior to the commencement of the winding-up shall exceed the amount (if any) which he is liable to contribute as an ordinary member of the company. (3.) No contribution required from any past director or manager in respect of any debt or liability of the com- pany contracted after the time at which he ceased to hold such office shall exceed the amount (if any) which he is liable to contribute as an ordinary member of the company.

(4.) Subject to the provisions contained in the regulations of the company no contribution required from any di- rector or manager shall exceed the amount (if any) which he is liable to contribute as an ordinary member, unless the court deems it necessary to require such contribution in order to satisfy the debts and liabilities of the company, and the costs, charges, and expenses of the winding-up.

have set-off as

VI. In the event of the winding-up of any limited company, Director with the court, if it think fit, may make to any director or manager of unlimited such company, whose liability is unlimited, the same allowance liability may by way of set-off as under the ninety-eighth section of the under s. 98 of principal Ordinance it may make to a contributory where the No. 1 of 1865. company is not limited.

[sec, 6].

director on his

VII. In any limited company in which, in pursuance of this Notice to be Ordinance, the liability of a director or manager is unlimited, given to the directors or managers of the company (if any), and the mem- election that ber who proposes any person for election or appointment to such his liability office, shall add to such proposal a statement that the liability of will be the

person holding such office will be unlimited, and the promoters, unlimited, directors, managers, and secretary (if any) of such company, or [sec. 7]. one of them, shall, before such person accepts such office or acts therein, give him notice in writing that his liability will be un- limited.

If any director, manager, or proposer make default in adding such statement, or if any promoter, director, manager, or secretary, make default in giving such notice, he shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding five hundred dollars, and shall also be liable for any damage which the person so elected or appointed may sustain from such default, but the liability of the person elected or ap- pointed shall not be affected by such default.

special resolu-

tion,

VIII. Any limited company under the principal Ordinance, Existing whether formed before or after the commencement of this Ordi- limited com- nance, may, by a special resolution, if authorised so to do by its pany may, by regulations, as originally framed, or as altered by special resolu- to make tion, from time to time modify the conditions contained in its liability of memorandum of association so far as to render unlimited the directors liability of its directors or managers, or of the managing director; unlimited. and such special resolution shall be of the same validity as if it [sec. 8].

had been originally contained in the memorandum of association, and a copy thereof shall be embodied in or annexed to every copy of the memorandum of association which is issued after the passing of the resolution, and any default in this respect shall be deemed to be a default in complying with the provisions of the fifty-third section of the principal ?rdinance, and shall be punished accord- ingly.

Reduction of Capital and Shares.

IX. Any company limited by shares may, by special resolu- Power to tion, so far modify the conditions contained in its memorandum company to of association, if authorised so to do by its regulations as originally [sec. 9].

reduce capital.. framed, or as altered by special resolution, as to reduce its capital; but no such resolution for reducing the capital of any company shall come into operation until an order of the court is registered by the Registrar of Companies, as is hereinafter mentioned.

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Company to add "and reduced " to

its name for a limited period. [sec. 10].

Company to

apply to the court for an order confirm-

X. The company shall, after the date of the passing of any special resolution for reducing its capital, and to its name, until such date as the court may fix, the words "and reduced," as the last words in its name, and those words shall, until such date, be deemed to be part of the name of the company within the mean- ing of the principal Ordinance.

XI. A company which has passed a special resolution for re- ducing its capital, may apply to the court by petition for an order confirming the reduction, and on the hearing of the petition, the ing reduction. court, if satisfied that with respect to every creditor of the com- [sec. 11]. pany who, under the provisions of this Ordinance, is entitled to object to the reduction, either his consent to the reduction has been obtained, or his debt or claim has been discharged or has determined, or has been secured as hereinafter provided, may make an order confirming the reduction on such terms and subject to such conditions as it deems fit.

Creditors may

XII. Where a company proposes to reduce its capital, every object to

creditor of the company who, at the date fixed by the court, is reduction, and entitled to list of objecting

debt or claim which, if that date were the com- any creditors to be mencement of the winding-up of the company, would be admissi- settled by the ble in proof against the company, shall be entitled to object to the proposed reduction, and to be entered in the list of creditors who are so entitled to object.

court. [sec. 13].

Court may

consent of

creditor on

The court shall settle a list of such creditors, and for that purpose shall ascertain, as far as possible, without requiring an application from any creditor, the names of such creditors and the nature and amount of their debts or claims, and may publish notices fixing a certain day or days within which creditors of the company who are not entered on the list are to claim to be so entered or to be excluded from the right of objecting to the pro- posed reduction.

XIII. Where a creditor whose name is entered on the list of dispense with creditors, and whose debt or claim is not discharged or determined, does not consent to the proposed reduction, the court may (if it security being think fit) dispense with such consent on the company securing given for his

the payment of the debt or claim of such creditor by setting apart debt.

and appropriating in such manner as the court may direct, a sum [sec. 14].

of such amount as is hereinafter mentioned; that is to say:

Order and

minute to be registered. (sec. 15].

Minute to form

randum of association. [sec. 16].

(1.) If the full amount of the debt or claim of the creditor is admitted by the company, or, though not admitted, is such as the company are willing to set apart and ap- propriate, then the full amount of the debt or claim shall be set apart and appropriated.

(2.) If the full amount of the debt or claim of the creditor is not admitted by the company, and is not such as the company are willing to set apart and appropriate, or if the amount is contingent or not ascertained, then the court may, if it think fit, inquire into and adjudicate upon the validity of such debt or claim, and the amount for which the company may be liable in respect thereof, in the same manner as if the company were being wound up by the court, and the amount fixed by the court on such inquiry and adjudication shall be set apart and appropriated.

XIV. The Registrar of Companies, upon the production to him of an order of the court confirming the reduction of the capital of a company, and the delivery to him of a copy of the order and of a minute (approved by the court), showing with respect to the capital of the company, as altered by the order, the amount of such capital, the number of shares in which it is to be divided, and the amount of each share, shall register the order and minute, and on the registration the special resolution con- firmed by the order so registered shall take effect.

Notice of such registration shall be published in such manner as the court may direct.

The Registrar shall certify under his hand the registration of the order and minute, and his certificate shall be conclusive evidence that all the requisitions of this Ordinance with respect to the reduction of capital have been complied with, and that the capital of the company is such as is stated in the minute.

XV. The minute, when registered, shall be deemed to be part of memo- substituted for the corresponding part of the memorandum of association of the company, and shall be of the same validity, and subject to the same alterations, as if it had been originally con- tained in the memorandum of association; and, subject, as in this Ordinance mentioned, no member of the company, whether past or present, shall be liable in respect of any share to any call or contribution exceeding in amount the difference (if any) between the amount which has been paid on such share and the amount of the share as fixed by the minute.

1876.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876.

are ignorant of

XVI. If any creditor who is entitled in respect of any debt or Saving of claim to object to the reduction of the capital of a company under rights of this Ordinance is, in consequence of his ignorance of the proceed- creditors who ings taken with a view to such reduction, or of their nature and proceedings. effect with respect to his claim, not entered on the list of credi- [sec. 17]. tors, and after such reduction the company is unable, within the meaning of the seventy-eighth section of the principal Ordinance,to pay to the creditor the amount of such debt or claim, every person who was a member of the Company at the date of the registration of the order and minute relating to the reduction of the capital of the company, shall be liable to contribute for the payment of such debt or claim an amount not exceeding the amount which he would have been liable to contribute if the company had com- menced to be wound-up on the day prior to such registration, and on the company being wound-up, the court, on the application of such creditor, and on proof that he was ignorant of the proceed- ings taken with a view to the reduction, or of their nature and effect with respect to his claim, may, if it think fit, settle a list of such contributories accordingly, and make and enforce calls and orders on the contributories settled on such list in the same manner in all respects as if they were ordinary contributories in a winding-up; but the provisions of this section shall not affect the rights of the contributories of the company among themselves.

XVII. A minute, when registered, shall be embodied in every Copy of copy of the memorandum of association issued after its registra- registered tion; and if any company makes default in complying with the provisions of this section, it shall incur a penalty not exceeding five dollars for each copy in respect of which such default is made, and every director and manager of the company who shall know- ingly and wilfully authorise or permit such default shall incur the like penalty.

minute. [sec. 18].

creditor.

XVIII. If any director, manager, or officer of the company Penalty on wilfully conceals the name of any creditor of the company who is concealment entitled to object to the proposed reduction, or wilfully misre- of name of presents the nature or amount of the debt or claim of any creditor [sec. 19]. of the company, or if any director or manager of the company aids or abets in or is privy to any such concealment or misre- presentation as aforesaid, every such director, manager, or officer shall be guilty of a misdemeanour.

rules concern-

XIX. The powers of making rules concerning winding-up Power to make conferred by the one hundred and fifty-eighth section of the prin- rules extended cipal Ordinance, shall extend to making rules concerning matters to making under this Ordinance, and until such rules are made, the practice ing matters in of the court in matters of the same nature, shall, so far as the this Ordinance. same is applicable, be followed.

[sec. 20].

Subdivision of Shares.

smaller

XX. Any company limited by shares may, by special resolu- Shares may be tion, so far modify the conditions contained in its memorandum of divided into association, if authorised so to do by its regulations as originally shares of framed or as altered by special resolution, as by subdivision of its amount. existing shares or any of them, to divide its capital, or any part [sec. 21]. thereof, into shares of smaller amount than is fixed by its memo- randum of association:

Provided, that in the subdivision of the existing shares the pro- portion between the amount which is paid and the amount (if any) which is unpaid on each share of reduced amount shall be the same as it was in the case of the existing share or shares from which the share of reduced amount is derived.

XXI. The statement of the number and amount of the shares Special resolu- into which the capital of the company is divided, contained in tion to be

embodied in

every copy of the memorandum of association issued after the memorandum passing of any such special resolution, shall be in accordance with of association. such resolution; and any company which makes default in com- [sec. 22]. plying with the provisions of this section shall incur a penalty not exceeding five dollars for each copy in respect of which such de- fault is made; and every director and manager of the company who knowingly or wilfully authorises or permits such default shall incur the like penalty.

Associations not for Profit.

formed for

XXII. Where any association is about to be formed under the Special provi- principal Ordinance as a limited company, if it proves to the sions as to Governor that it is formed for the purpose of promoting com- associations merce, art, science, religion, charity, or any other useful object, purposes not and that it is the intention of such association to apply the profits, of gain. if any, or other income of the association, in promoting its objects, [sec. 23]. and to prohibit the payment of any dividend to the members of the association, the Governor may, by licence under his hand, direct such association to be registered with limited liability, without the addition of the word limited to its name, and such association may be registered accordingly, and upon registration shall enjoy all the privileges and be subject to the obligations by this Ordinance inposed on limited companies, with the excep-

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Company may have some shares fully paid, and others not.

Manner in

are to be issued and held.

tions that none of the provisions of this Ordinance that require a limited company to use the word limited as any part of its name, or to publish its name, or to send a list of its members, directors, or managers to the Registrar, shall apply to an association so registered.

The licence by the Governor may be granted upon such con- ditions and subject to such regulations as the Governor thinks fit to impose, and such conditions and regulations shall be binding on the association, and may, at the option of the Governor, be inserted in the memorandum and articles of association, or in both or one of such documents.

Calls upon Shares—Payment.

XXIII. Nothing contained in the principal Ordinance shall be deemed to prevent any company under that Ordinance, if autho- rised by its regulations as originally framed, or as altered by special resolution, from doing any one or more of the following things, namely:

(1.) Making arrangements on the issue of shares for a dif

ference between the holders of such shares in the amount of calls to be paid, and in the time of payments of such calls.

(2.) Accepting from

any member of the company who assents thereto the whole or a part of the amount remaining unpaid on any share or shares held by him, either in discharge of the amount of a call payable in respect of any other share or shares held by him, or without any call having been made.

(3.) Paying dividend in proportion to the amount paid up on each share in cases where a larger amount is paid up on some shares than on others.

XXIV. Every share in any company shall be deemed and which shares taken to have been issued and to be held subject to the payment of the whole amount thereof in cash, unless the same shall have been otherwise determined by a contract duly made in writing, and filed with the Registrar of Companies at or before the issue of such shares.

Transfer may

be registered at request of transferor. [sec. 26].

Warrant of

limited shares fully paid up may be issued in name of bearer. [sec. 27].

Effect of share warrant.

[sec. 28].

Re-registra- tion of bearer

of a share warrant in the register. [sec. 29].

Regulation of the company

may make the bearer of a

share warrant a member.

[sec. 30].

Entries in register where share warrant issued.

[sec. 31].

Transfer of Shares.

XXV. A company shall, on the application of the transferor of any share or interest in the company, enter in its register of members the name of the transferee of such share or interest, in the same manner and subject to the same conditions as if the application for such entry were made by the transferee.

Share Warrants to Bearer,

XXVI. In the case of a company limited by shares, the com- pany, if authorised so to do by its regulations as originally framed, or as altered by special resolution, and subject to the provisions of such regulations, may, with respect to any share which is fully paid up, or with respect to stock, issue under their common seal a warrant stating that the bearer of the warrant is entitled to the share or shares or stock therein specified, and may provide, by coupons or otherwise, for the payment of the future dividends on the share or shares or stock included in such warrant, hereinafter referred to as a share warrant.

XXVII. A share warrant shall entitle the bearer of such war- rant to the shares of stock specified in it, and such shares or stock may be transferred by the delivery of the share warrant.

XXVIII. The bearer of a share warrant shall, subject to the regulations of the company, be entitled, on surrendering such war- rant for cancellation, to have his name entered as a member in the register of members, and the company shall be responsible for any loss incurred by any person by reason of the company entering in its register of members the name of any bearer of a share warrant in respect of the shares or stock specified therein without the share warrant being surrendered and cancelled.

XXIX. The bearer of a share warrant may, if the regulations of the company so provide, be deemed to be a member of the com- pany within the meaning of the principal Ordinance, either to the full extent or for such purposes as may be prescribed by the regulations:

Provided that the bearer of a share warrant shall not be quali- fied in respect of the shares or stock specified in such warrant for being a director or manager of the company in cases where such a qualification is prescribed by the regulations of the company.

XXX. On the issue of a share warrant in respect

of any share or stock, the company shall strike out of its register of members the name of the member then entered therein as holding such share or stock as if he had ceased to be a member, and shall enter in the register the following particulars:-

(1.) The fact of the issue of the warrant.

(2.) A statement of the shares or stock included in the war-

rant, distinguishing each share by its number.

(3.) The date of the issue of the warrant.

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And until the warrant is surrendered, the above particulars shall be deemed to be the particulars which are required by the twenty- fourth section of the principal Ordinance to be entered in the register of members of a company; and on the surrender of a warrant the date of such surrender shall be entered as if it were the date at which a person ceased to be a member.

summary.

[sec. 32].

XXXI. After the issue by the company of a share warrant, the Particulars to annual summary required by the twenty-fifth section of the prin- be contained cipal Ordinance shall contain the following particulars,-the total in annual amount of shares or stock for which share warrants are outstand- ing at the date of the summary, and the total amount of share' warrants which have been issued and surrendered respectively since the last summary was made, and the number of shares or amount of stock comprised in each warrant.

XXXII. There shall be charged on every share warrant a Stamps on stamp duty of an amount equal to three times the amount of the share warrants. ad valorem stamp duty which would be chargeable on a deed [sec. 33]. transferring the share or shares or stock specified in the warrant,

if the consideration for the transfer were the nominal value of such

share or shares or stock.

forgery.

XXXIII. Whosoever forges or alters, or offers, utters, disposes Penalties on of, or puts off, knowing the same to be forged or altered, any persons share warrant or coupon, or any document purporting to be a committing share warrant or coupon, issued in pursuance of this Ordinance, [sec. 34]. or demands or endeavours to obtain or receive any share or interest of or in any company under the principal Ordinance, or to receive any dividend or money payable in respect thereof, by virtue of any such forged or altered share warrant, coupon, or document, purporting as aforesaid, knowing the same to be forged or altered, with intent in any of the cases aforesaid to defraud, shall be guilty of felony, and being convicted thereof shall be liable, at the dis- cretion of the court, to be kept in penal servitude for life or for any term not less than three years, or to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years, with or without hard labour, and with or without solitary confinement.

XXXIV. Whosoever falsely and deceitfully personates any Penalties on owner of any share or interest of or in any company, or

of any persons falsely

                         personating share warrant or coupon issued in pursuance of this Ordinance,

                                   owner of and thereby obtain or endeavours to obtain any such share or shares. interest, or share warrant or coupon, or receives or endeavours to [sec. 35]. receive any money

due to any

such owner, as if such offender were the true and lawful owner, shall be guilty of felony, and being convicted thereof shall be liable, at the discretion of the court, to be kept in penal servitude for life or for any term not less than three years, or to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years, with or without hard labour, and with or without solitary confinement.

plates, &c..

XXXV. Whosoever, without lawful authority or excuse, the Penalties on proof whereof shall be on the party accused, engraves or makes persons upon any plate, wood, stone, or other material, any share warrant engraving or coupon purporting to be a share warrant or coupon issued or [sec. 36]. made by any particular company under and in pursuance of this Ordinance, or to be a blank share warrant or coupon issued or made as aforesaid, or to be a part of such share warrant or coupon, or uses any such plate, wood, stone, or other material for the making or printing any such share warrant or coupon, or any such blank share warrant or coupon, or any part thereof respectively, or knowingly has in his custody or possession any such plate, wood, stone, or other material, shall be guilty of felony, and being con- victed thereof, shall be liable, at the discretion of the court, to be kept in penal servitude for any term not exceeding fourteen years and not less than three years, or to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years, with or without hard labour, and with or without solitary confinement.

Contracts.

say:-

XXXVI. Contracts on behalf of any company under the prin- Contracts, cipal Ordinance may hereafter be made as follows, that is to

how made (1.) Any contract which, if made between private persons,

                 [sec. 37]. would be by law required to be in writing, and under seal, may be made on behalf of the company in writing under the common seal of the company, and such con- tract may be in the same manner varied or discharged. (2.) Any contract which, if made between private persons, would be by law required to be in writing, and signed by the parties to be charged therewith, may be made on behalf of the company in writing signed by any person acting under the express or implied authority of the company, and such contract may in the same manner be varied or discharged.

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Company to hold meeting months after registration. [sec. 39].

within four

To facilitate

[33 & 34 Vic.

c. 104].

(3.) Any contract which, if made between private persons, would by law be valid although made by parol only, and not reduced into writing, may be made by parol on be- half of the company by any person acting under the express or implied authority of the company, and such contract may, in the same way, be varied or discharged. And all contracts made according to the provisions herein con- tained shall be effectual in law, and shall be binding upon the company and their successors and all other parties thereto, their heirs, executors, or administrators, as the case may be.

Meetings.

XXXVII. Every company formed under the principal Ordinance. after the commencement of this Ordinance, shall hold a general meeting within four months after its memorandum of association is registered; and if such meeting is not held, the company shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding twenty-five dollars a day for every day after the expiration of such four months until the meet- ing is held; and every director or manager of the company, and every subscriber of the memorandum of association, who know- ingly authorises or permits such default, shall be liable to the same penalty.

Winding-up.

XXXVIII. Whenever any compromise or arrangement is pro- compromises posed between a company, which is in course of being wound-up, in winding-up and its creditors or any class of its creditors, the court upon the application in a summary way of any creditor, or of the liquida- tor, may, in additon to its other powers, order that a meeting of such creditors or class of creditors be summoned in such manner as the court directs, and if at such meeting a majority in number, present in person or by proxy, and representing three-fourths in value of such creditors or class of creditors, agree to any compro- mise or arrangement, such compromise or arrangement, if sanc- tioned by an order of the court, shall be binding on all such cre- ditors or class of creditors, and on the liquidator and contributo- ries of the company.

Contributory when not qualified to present

winding-up

up

XXXIX. No contributory of a company under the principal Ordinance shall be capable of presenting a petition for winding- such company unless the members of the company are reduced in number to less than seven, or unless the shares in respect of which he is a contributory, or some of them, either were origi- [30 & 31 Vic. nally allotted to him, or have been held by him, and registered ?. 131 s. 40]. in his name, for a period of at least six months during the eighteen months previously to the commencement of the winding-up, or have devolved upon him through the death of a former holder:

petition.

Not to em-

nies to alter

Provided that where a share has, during the whole or any part of the six months, been held by or registered in the name of the wife of a contributory either before or after her marriage, or by or in the name of any trustee or trustees for such wife, or for the contributory, such share shall, for the purposes of this section, be deemed to have been held by and registered in the name of the contributory.

any

XL. Nothing in this Ordinance contained shall empower power compa- any company to alter any provision contained in Ordinance relating to the company; or, without the sanction of the Governor, to alter any provision contained in any Letters Patent relating to the company.

provisions of any Ordinance or Letters Patent. [sec. 47].

Commence- ment.

XLI. This Ordinance shall commence and take effect on a day to be hereafter proclaimed by the Governor.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

This Ordinance is introduced to confer on all companies limited by shares and registered in the Colony the power of subdividing their shares partially granted by Ordinance No. 4 of 1876. The present Ordinance therefore proposes to repeal No. 4 of 1876, to enact a more general measure founded on the English Act of 1867, and to amend "The Companies Ordinance, 1865."

Section XXXVIII is adopted from a short Imperial Act passed in 1870, for facilitating compromises and arrangements between the liquidators and creditors of companies that are being wound- up, and is introduced in order to place Colonial companies upon the same footing as companies formed and worked under the English statutes,

:

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876. 395

Several sections of the Act of 1867 have been omitted, which, as dealing with the county courts, have no application in the Colony. Section XXXIX is also omitted, as it appears to be scarcely necessary, having regard to the circumstances of the Colony. The rest of the Act has been included in this Ordinance without change, except by inserting the word "hereafter" in section XXXVI so as to avoid any appearance of dealing with contracts that may have been made before the passing of the Ordinance.

The Ordinance has the following objects in view :-

(a.) Enabling companies to be constituted, if so desired, with limited liability in the members, and unlimited liability in the directors. Sections IV to VIII. (b.) Enabling companies to reduce their capital. Sections

IX to XIX.

(c.) Enabling companies to subdivide their shares. Sections.

XX and XXI.

(d.) Enabling associations formed for any useful object, which does not involve the payment of a dividend to the members, to register themselves as limited companies, without annexing the word "limited" to their names. Section XXII.

(e.) Enabling companies to issue preference shares, and re- quiring all shares to be paid for in cash, unless issued under a registered contract. Sections XXIII and

XXIV.

(f.) Enabling a transferor of shares to enforce a registry of

the transfer. Section XXV.

(9.) Enabling warrants for fully paid up shares or stock to

be issued to bearer. Sections XXVI to XXXV. (h.) Defining the mode in which contracts by a company are

to be executed. Section XXXVI.

(i.) Requiring a general meeting of a company to be held within four months after registration. Section XXXVII. (j) Facilitating compromises between companies that are being wound-up, and their creditors. Section XXXVIII. (k.) Placing a restriction on persons buying shares for the purpose of enabling them to petition for the winding-up of a company. Section XXXIX.

J. RUSSELL, Acting Attorney General,

Hongkong, 21st September, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

     Correspondence for New Zealand may now be forwarded vi? Torres Straits when specially directed for that route, otherwise it will be sent by way of Galle.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 18th September, 1876.

No. 158.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of the 26th September, for the Public Scaveng- ing of the City of Victoria for Fourteen Months commencing on the 1st November, 1876.

     The Contractor will be bound by the Rules and Regulations made by the Governor in Council on the 2nd of October, 1874, and by such other Rules and Regulations as may be passed during the period over which the Contract extends, and by the Conditions of the Contract, which can be seen at the Surveyor General's Office.

The Tenders should specify the Names and Residences of the proposed Sureties, two in number.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th August, 1876.

NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the open Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Departinent, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

Emigration Officer, &c.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876. 395

Several sections of the Act of 1867 have been omitted, which, as dealing with the county courts, have no application in the Colony. Section XXXIX is also omitted, as it appears to be scarcely necessary, having regard to the circumstances of the Colony. The rest of the Act has been included in this Ordinance without change, except by inserting the word "hereafter" in section XXXVI so as to avoid any appearance of dealing with contracts that may have been made before the passing of the Ordinance.

The Ordinance has the following objects in view :-

(a.) Enabling companies to be constituted, if so desired, with limited liability in the members, and unlimited liability in the directors. Sections IV to VIII. (b.) Enabling companies to reduce their capital. Sections

IX to XIX.

(c.) Enabling companies to subdivide their shares. Sections.

XX and XXI.

(d.) Enabling associations formed for any useful object, which does not involve the payment of a dividend to the members, to register themselves as limited companies, without annexing the word "limited" to their names. Section XXII.

(e.) Enabling companies to issue preference shares, and re- quiring all shares to be paid for in cash, unless issued under a registered contract. Sections XXIII and

XXIV.

(f.) Enabling a transferor of shares to enforce a registry of

the transfer. Section XXV.

(9.) Enabling warrants for fully paid up shares or stock to

be issued to bearer. Sections XXVI to XXXV. (h.) Defining the mode in which contracts by a company are

to be executed. Section XXXVI.

(i.) Requiring a general meeting of a company to be held within four months after registration. Section XXXVII. (j) Facilitating compromises between companies that are being wound-up, and their creditors. Section XXXVIII. (k.) Placing a restriction on persons buying shares for the purpose of enabling them to petition for the winding-up of a company. Section XXXIX.

J. RUSSELL, Acting Attorney General,

Hongkong, 21st September, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

     Correspondence for New Zealand may now be forwarded vi? Torres Straits when specially directed for that route, otherwise it will be sent by way of Galle.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 18th September, 1876.

No. 158.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

     Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of the 26th September, for the Public Scaveng- ing of the City of Victoria for Fourteen Months commencing on the 1st November, 1876.

     The Contractor will be bound by the Rules and Regulations made by the Governor in Council on the 2nd of October, 1874, and by such other Rules and Regulations as may be passed during the period over which the Contract extends, and by the Conditions of the Contract, which can be seen at the Surveyor General's Office.

The Tenders should specify the Names and Residences of the proposed Sureties, two in number.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th August, 1876.

NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the open Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Harbour Departinent, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

Emigration Officer, &c.

?

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876. 397

NOTICE.

    It is hereby notified that Ships conveying Chinese Passengers under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will not be allowed to carry them on the Upper or Weather Deck between the 1st of June, and the 15th of October, inclusive.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 17th May, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

Letters. Papers.

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A-how

Andrews, C. S. 1

Ahoo

Aflague. Ma-}

Larned, S.

1

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1

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1

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Meyher, Mr.

1

Gale, T.

Davis, Q. A.

1

Green, Mr.

1

Abel, Otto

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1

De la Saux, E. A. 1

1

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Harrison, Thos. 1

Barbour, E. D. 1

Baker, Capt.

H. M.

Bammann, Andr? 1 Burlingame,

Eades, Harry

Escribano, Eusebio

1

Hally, Galto

1

Hojeebhoy

Hillyer, J

1

Heavers, Thos. 1

May, Nathan

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 22nd September, 1876.

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Alfred H.

Grinberg, Joseph 1 regd.

1

Mulloy, Patrick 1

Mackay, G. S. 1

Mahomed,

Madsen, S. N. 1

Letters. Papers.

Thomas, J.,

formerly of the S.S. Mecca

Lets. Fprs.

Verner, Sir W. I Vengaruti,

Domenico}

1

Letters. Papers.

1

1

Quen Soong,

Mrs. Quang Loy

1

1

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Monsr. E.

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Ryall, Hy.

1

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1

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Hossam, T. E. 1

2

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Robt.

Dr. J. S. Bailey, Frank 1

}

Fereira, Mrs.

C. M.

Howlam, F.

1

1

Homer, John

1

Napier, Hon. W. 1

Fryer, Mr. Farnham,

Namman,

Smith, Daniel P. 2 Steeves, Dr.

Waterman, G. F. 1 Walker, Thomas 2

3

Jesus, Caro-

Capt. John

1

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1

}

I

Webber, Capt. 1 regd.

Chadwick, E. 1

Freshfield &

lina de Johansen, A. 1

Cuthill, W.

Olsen, Emil 3

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Kerr, Joseph

1

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Kaler, Mr.

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Lorenzo

King, W. C.

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 22nd September, 1876.

1876.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

Balo-

HOU A

DATE.

METE

HARBOUR OFFICE.

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min.; Dry. | Wet. Direct. Force.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK.

HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

WINDS

WINDS

WINDS

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-1 THER. METER?

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO-

0 To 12.

THER. METEK

WEA-BARO- THER. METER|

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO- THER, METER)

0 TO 12. WEA-

RAIN FALL.

In inches

THER. during previou

Saturday,

9

30.041 80.0

79.0 74.0

b.c.

:

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

29.98 82.0

Attd. Max. Min. | Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force. |

24 hours.

82.0 76.0 ENE

4

b.c.

29.98 82.0

..

78.0 74.0 N

4

b.c.m.

73.5 69.5 ENE

5

b.c.

28.24 73.0

:

:

:

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3

Sunday,

9

Noon | 30.01 | 82.9 83.0) 78.0 81.0 76.0| 29.9563.0|

30.02 | 80.0

b.c.

29.99 82.0 $5,0| 76,0| 85.0 77.0 ENE

1

b.c.

29.97 83.0 81.0 76.0 80.0] 76.0 N

3

b.c.m.

82.0 74.0

b.c.

29.94 $2.0

83.0 77.0 SW

1

b.c.

29.90 82.0

:

81.0 76.0 E

3

b.c.

?

:

:

76.5 70.5 76.0 70.0 NE

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:

:

79.0 73.0

b.c.

29.96 82.0

81.0 76.0 NE

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29.96 82.0

79.0 76.0 N

2

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:

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b.c.

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3

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:

83.0 76.0

b.c.

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84.0 77.0 ESE

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81.0 75.0 N

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9

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:

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18th

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3

:

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30,00 80.5

79.5 73.5

:

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19th

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9

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30.10 79.5 82.0 77.5 78.0 76.0|

2:

79.0 77.0

3

30.06 78.01

77.0 74.0

:

:

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20th

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9

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3

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78.0 75.0

30.09 80.0 31.0 75.5 79.0| 76.0|

?:

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80.0 74.0 NE

30.00 82.0 b.c.m. 30.00 | 82.0 85,0| 77,0| 82.0| 75.0 ENE b.c.m. 29.98 $2.0

4

g.

29.96 81.01

E

6 g.

:

190

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78.0 75.0 NE

6

b.c.m.

:

72.0 69.0 ENE

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28.22 71.5

82.5 75.0 ENE

4

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29.95 82.0]

:

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:

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b.c.

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:

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21st

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b.c.

30.0381.0

:

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5

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5

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b.c.

30.04 80.0

78.0 76.0 NE

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5

b.c.

29.98 81.0

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6

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6:0

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4

b.c.

4

b.c.

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3

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22nd

9

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79.0 77.0

b.c.

..

b.c.

Sept.,

3

29.96 81.5

:

:

80.0 74.0

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:

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29.95 82.0 29.95 82.0 84.0 76.0 81.5 77.0 SE 84.5 77.0 ESE

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:

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:

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72.5 70.5 ENE

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28.24 70.0

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STATE OF WEATHER:-b. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain ; ?. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; 2. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew), NOTE:-A bar (-) under any letter augments its signification, thus f, very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Description of Wind.

Wind.

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

to denote the Force

of the

Wind.

0 to 2

CHROEDONODOS O

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Calm

Light Air

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze

Moderate Breeze..

Fresh Breeze

Strong Breeze

Moderate Gale.

Fresh Gale

8

9

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

Storm....

Hurricane..

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

In which she could just bear close-reefed Mai. Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail

Bare Poles.

3 - 10

Just sufficient to give steerage way. With which the above Ship with all sail set and clean full would go in smooth water.

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Royals, &c.

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868

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD

SEPTEMBER, 1876.

No. 170.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876. 399

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd September, 1876.

Government of India.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 12.)

INDIA, MALABAR COAST-COCHIN.

(1.) Displacement of the Buoy in Narakel Roadstead.

The Government of Madras has given notice that the buoy in Narakel Roadstead has shifted from its position. Commanders of vessels picking up anchorage should therefore be guided solely by bearings.

The anchorage, distant about 3 miles off shore, is in 4 to 5 fathoms, with-

Narakel flagstaff bearing from Cochin lighthouse

...

E. by S. to E. S. E S. E. S. to S. E. & S.

       Convenient and safe anchorage in 4 fathoms, about 22 miles off shore, may also be found to the Southward on the following bearings-

Narakel flagstaff Cochin flagstaff

...

East. S. E. by S.

INDIA, MALABAR COAST-TRAVANCORE.

(2.) Buoy Marking the Smooth- Water Anchorage to the Southward of Alipee (Aulapolay).

       The authorities of the Port of Alipee announce that the red buoy marking the smooth-water anchorage or mud bank, which has shifted further to the Southward of Alipee, is now in 4 fathoms, 2 miles off shore, on the following bearings-

...

...

N. ? W.

...

E. by S. S.

Alipee lighthouse Porcat, or Porcaud, Church in line with a large tree

Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 0° 40′ Easterly in 1876].

By Direction of the Government of India,

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Comdr. (late I. N.),

Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT, CALCUTTA, 15th August 1876.

        (1.) This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts: Sheet XI, West Coast of India, No. 749; Viziadroog to Cochin, No. 2737; Cochin to Cape Comorin, No. 2738, and Taylor's Sailing Directory, page 407.

(2.) Sheet XII, West Coast of India, No. 750; Alipee Roads, No. 65; Cochin to Cape Comorin, No.2738, and Taylor's Sailing Directory, pages

408,

409.

         If this Notice is received on boardship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 64.

CHINA SEA.

NINGPO DISTRICT.

ROCK IN THE KO CHANNEL.

      Notice is hereby given that there is a conical rock, unmarked on the charts, with four feet on it at low water spring tides, in the Ko Channel, and in line between the eastern extremity of Ko Point and the western end of Dumb Island. Its position is determined by the following bearings:-

The western extreme of Dumb Island, N. N. W. 2 W. The southern extreme of Deadman Island, E. by N.

There are from 6 to 14 fathoms of water all round this rock.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

DAVID M. HENDERSON,

Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 6th September, 1876.

400 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS

SOUTH-EAST COAST.-PORT MACDONNELL.

  Notice is hereby given, that in consequence of several vessels having been wrecked between Cape Northumberland Lighthouse and the south end of Rivoli Bay, the following marks should be carefully attended to. In the Australian Directory, 1868, published by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, the directions are that vessels approaching Cape Northumberland from the north-westward should never sight the red or white light on a bearing more southerly than east half south, and on seeing the green light should immediately alter the course more southward, so as to give a good berth to the outlying reefs westward of the Cape, which run parallel with and extend one mile from the shore.

Vessels from the eastward should not bring the white or red light to bear to the westward of west-north-west; and when the green light becomes visible on that bearing should steer more southerly, in order to give a wide berth to the reef, which stretches to the eastward from Cape Northumberland.

In bad whether with the wind hanging from the southward, it will be advisable to keep Cape Northumberland at such a distance as will enable a vessel to pass the lighthouse without seeing the green light; and should the weather be thick or it be blowing hard, it will be prudent not to sight the red light, which under such circumstance will not be seen at the former distance.

The coast north-westward of Cape Northumberland is low, and owing to the heavy ocean swell-which sets directly on shore should be very carefully avoided.

An eddy current to the northward has sometimes been experienced within ten or twelve miles of the land, between Cape Northumberland and Lacepede Bay, apparently occasioned by a current which Captain Flinders found in the middle of April setting toward the Cape from the W.S.W. at the rate of (half) a knot.

Captain Douglas in his survey of this part of the coast does not mention the existence of a current, but cautions navigators to give the coast a wide berth, owing to the heavy ocean swell which sets directly in shore, and should be carefully avoided.

  In the report of the Commissioners appointed by His Excellency the Governor-in-Chief to inquire into the circumstances connected with the wreck of the steamship Admella, it is stated that the loss of the Admella is to be attributed chiefly to the effects of a current which appears to have been setting towards the coast between Capes Willoughby and Northumberland on the 5th and 6th August, 1859.

Captain King, of the P. & O. steamer Bombay, on or about the same date in a letter to the Commissioners, states that between Cape Jaffa and Cape Northumberland he found a current setting strong towards the land, and he considered it as much as fifteen miles in an easterly direction in the run between the two Capes.

On one occasion, in the Government schooner Flinders, after taking shelter from a S.S.W. gale in the S. end of Rivoli Bay, in August, 1872, the wind falling light and veering to the eastward, tripped the anchor and stood out to the W.S.W. for five or six miles, when it fell calm; found a current setting the schooner E.N.E. nearly one and a half miles an hour. Fortunately the wind freshened, and he got away from this dangerous coast. The master of the schooner informed me that he often felt a current setting towards the land.

A vessel off the coast between Cape Jaffa and Cape Northumberland, when in soundings of forty-five fathoms and upwards is in a position of safety. It is therefore recommended that masters of vessels during night in thick weather, or in doubt, should verify their position by sounding.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

WANTED a suitable Person as

Turnkey in Victoria Gaol. Salary ?90 per annum with Uniform and Quarters.

Application to be made to the Acting Superintendent.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th September, 1876.

UN

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

U

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

In the Goods of CHUN-ASow, Master of the

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"UN-LOONG-TAI," Fruit

"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ORDINANCE, 1867."

R. H. FERGUSON, President Marine Board, South Australia.

It is from hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 69, First Street, was on the Fifteenth day of September, 1876, (the second time), pursuant to Section XXIII of the above Ordi-

is hereby notified that the First Floor of

nance, declared by me under my Hand and Seal

of Office to be an Unlicensed Brothel.

M. $. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 18th September, 1876.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Foreign Attachment.

Suit No. 751.

Plaintiffs,-FRITZ

SANDER and FRITZ ADOLPH FRISCIUS GROBIEN, of Victoria, in the Island of Hongkong, Merchants, carry- ing on business under the firm name of "SANDER & Co." Defendants, MA CHUNG CHING and YIP

WAI HING, Masters of the SHANG CHEONG TAI Gun- smith's shop, Victoria, afore- said.

Lane, 6, Western Market, Neign Attachment against all the Property

OTICE is hereby given that a Writ of For-

deceased.

CHING-AYUN, Owner of a Passage-boat, deceased. WONG-A-NAM, Milk-seller,

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, de- ceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction,

moveable or immoveable of the above named Defendants within the Colony, has been issued in this Suit pursuant to the Provisions of Section LXXXII of "The Hongkong Code of Civil Procedure."

H. L. DENNYS, Solicitor for the Plaintiffs, 16, Bank Buildings, Hongkong.

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased,

 on Thursday, the Twenty-eighth day of Septem- In the Matter of- ber, A.D. 1876; 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,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

NOT

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors and other Persons having any Claims or Jemands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were

duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4. Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- lhoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg,

NORONHA & SONS,

PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS & STATIONERS

AND

Printers to the Government of Hongkong, OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET,

HONGKONG.

ESTABLISHED, 1844.

Letter-Press Printing.

Copper-Plate Printing.

Play-bills, Hand-bills, Programmes,

Posters, &c., &c.,

neatly printed in coloured ink.

LARGE ASSORTMENTS OF VISITING, ball, MENU, AND SEAT CARDS.

Printed and Published by NORONHA & SONS, Printers to the Hongkong Government, OswaLD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET, Hongkong.

400 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD SEPTEMBER, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS

SOUTH-EAST COAST.-PORT MACDONNELL.

  Notice is hereby given, that in consequence of several vessels having been wrecked between Cape Northumberland Lighthouse and the south end of Rivoli Bay, the following marks should be carefully attended to. In the Australian Directory, 1868, published by the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, the directions are that vessels approaching Cape Northumberland from the north-westward should never sight the red or white light on a bearing more southerly than east half south, and on seeing the green light should immediately alter the course more southward, so as to give a good berth to the outlying reefs westward of the Cape, which run parallel with and extend one mile from the shore.

Vessels from the eastward should not bring the white or red light to bear to the westward of west-north-west; and when the green light becomes visible on that bearing should steer more southerly, in order to give a wide berth to the reef, which stretches to the eastward from Cape Northumberland.

In bad whether with the wind hanging from the southward, it will be advisable to keep Cape Northumberland at such a distance as will enable a vessel to pass the lighthouse without seeing the green light; and should the weather be thick or it be blowing hard, it will be prudent not to sight the red light, which under such circumstance will not be seen at the former distance.

The coast north-westward of Cape Northumberland is low, and owing to the heavy ocean swell-which sets directly on shore should be very carefully avoided.

An eddy current to the northward has sometimes been experienced within ten or twelve miles of the land, between Cape Northumberland and Lacepede Bay, apparently occasioned by a current which Captain Flinders found in the middle of April setting toward the Cape from the W.S.W. at the rate of (half) a knot.

Captain Douglas in his survey of this part of the coast does not mention the existence of a current, but cautions navigators to give the coast a wide berth, owing to the heavy ocean swell which sets directly in shore, and should be carefully avoided.

  In the report of the Commissioners appointed by His Excellency the Governor-in-Chief to inquire into the circumstances connected with the wreck of the steamship Admella, it is stated that the loss of the Admella is to be attributed chiefly to the effects of a current which appears to have been setting towards the coast between Capes Willoughby and Northumberland on the 5th and 6th August, 1859.

Captain King, of the P. & O. steamer Bombay, on or about the same date in a letter to the Commissioners, states that between Cape Jaffa and Cape Northumberland he found a current setting strong towards the land, and he considered it as much as fifteen miles in an easterly direction in the run between the two Capes.

On one occasion, in the Government schooner Flinders, after taking shelter from a S.S.W. gale in the S. end of Rivoli Bay, in August, 1872, the wind falling light and veering to the eastward, tripped the anchor and stood out to the W.S.W. for five or six miles, when it fell calm; found a current setting the schooner E.N.E. nearly one and a half miles an hour. Fortunately the wind freshened, and he got away from this dangerous coast. The master of the schooner informed me that he often felt a current setting towards the land.

A vessel off the coast between Cape Jaffa and Cape Northumberland, when in soundings of forty-five fathoms and upwards is in a position of safety. It is therefore recommended that masters of vessels during night in thick weather, or in doubt, should verify their position by sounding.

GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

WANTED a suitable Person as

Turnkey in Victoria Gaol. Salary ?90 per annum with Uniform and Quarters.

Application to be made to the Acting Superintendent.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th September, 1876.

UN

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

U

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

In the Goods of CHUN-ASow, Master of the

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"UN-LOONG-TAI," Fruit

"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ORDINANCE, 1867."

R. H. FERGUSON, President Marine Board, South Australia.

It is from hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 69, First Street, was on the Fifteenth day of September, 1876, (the second time), pursuant to Section XXIII of the above Ordi-

is hereby notified that the First Floor of

nance, declared by me under my Hand and Seal

of Office to be an Unlicensed Brothel.

M. $. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 18th September, 1876.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Foreign Attachment.

Suit No. 751.

Plaintiffs,-FRITZ

SANDER and FRITZ ADOLPH FRISCIUS GROBIEN, of Victoria, in the Island of Hongkong, Merchants, carry- ing on business under the firm name of "SANDER & Co." Defendants, MA CHUNG CHING and YIP

WAI HING, Masters of the SHANG CHEONG TAI Gun- smith's shop, Victoria, afore- said.

Lane, 6, Western Market, Neign Attachment against all the Property

OTICE is hereby given that a Writ of For-

deceased.

CHING-AYUN, Owner of a Passage-boat, deceased. WONG-A-NAM, Milk-seller,

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, de- ceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction,

moveable or immoveable of the above named Defendants within the Colony, has been issued in this Suit pursuant to the Provisions of Section LXXXII of "The Hongkong Code of Civil Procedure."

H. L. DENNYS, Solicitor for the Plaintiffs, 16, Bank Buildings, Hongkong.

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased,

 on Thursday, the Twenty-eighth day of Septem- In the Matter of- ber, A.D. 1876; 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,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

NOT

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors and other Persons having any Claims or Jemands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were

duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4. Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- lhoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg,

NORONHA & SONS,

PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS & STATIONERS

AND

Printers to the Government of Hongkong, OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET,

HONGKONG.

ESTABLISHED, 1844.

Letter-Press Printing.

Copper-Plate Printing.

Play-bills, Hand-bills, Programmes,

Posters, &c., &c.,

neatly printed in coloured ink.

LARGE ASSORTMENTS OF VISITING, ball, MENU, AND SEAT CARDS.

Printed and Published by NORONHA & SONS, Printers to the Hongkong Government, OswaLD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET, Hongkong.

DIE

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DROIT

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 41.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 171.

The following Copy of the International Postal Union Treaty, duly ratified on the 3rd May, 1875, together with the Detailed Regulations for its execution, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 26th September, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

TREATY CONCERNING THE FORMATION OF A GENERAL POSTAL UNION. Signed at Berne, October 9, 1874.

      TRAIT? concernant la cr?ation d'une Union g?n?rale des Postes, conclu entre l'Allemagne, l'Autriche-Hongrie, la Belgique, le Danemark, l'Egypte, l'Espagne, les Etats-Unis d'Am?rique, la France, la Grande-Bretagne, la Gr?ce, l'Italie, le Luxembourg, la Norv?ge, les Pays-Bas, le Portugal, la Roumanie, la Russie, la Serbie, la Su?de, la Suisse et la Turquie.

Les soussign?s, pl?nipotentiaires des Gouverne- ments des pays ci-dessus ?num?r?s, ont d'un com- mun accord, et sous r?serve de ratification, arr?t? la Convention suivante:

ARTICLE I.

Les pays entre lesquels est conclu le pr?sent trait? formeront, sous la d?signation de "Union g?n?rale des Postes," un seul territoire postal pour l'?change r?ciproque des correspondances entre leurs bureaux de poste.

ARTICLE II.

     Les dispositions de ce trait? s'?tendront aux lettres, aux cartes-correspondance, aux livres, aux journaux, et autres imprim?s, aux ?chantillons de marchandises et aux papiers d'affaires originaires de l'un des pays de l'Union et ? destination d'un autre de ces pays.

Elles s'appliqueront ?galement ? l'?change postal des objets ci-dessus entre les pays de l'Union et les pays ?trangers ? l'Union toutes les fois que cet ?change emprunte le territoire de deux des parties contractantes au moins.

ARTICLE III.

     La taxe g?n?rale de l'Union est fix?e ? 25 cen- times pour la lettre simple affranchie.

TREATY concerning the formation of a General Postal Union, concluded between Germany, Aus- tro-Hungary, Belgium, Denmark, Egypt, Spain, the United States of America, France, Great Bri- tain, Greece, Italy, Luxemburg, Norway, the Netherland, Portugals, Roumania, Russia, Servia, Sweden, Switzerland, and Turkey.

The undersigned, Plenipotentiaries of the Go- vernments of the countries above enumerated, have by common consent, and subject to ratification, agreed upon the following Convention:

ARTICLE I.

The countries between which the present Treaty is concluded shall form, under the title of "General Postal Union," a single postal territory for the re- ciprocal exchange of correspondence between their Post Offices.

ARTICLE II.

The stipulations of this Treaty shall extend to letters, post cards, books, newspapers, and other printed papers, patterns of merchandize, and legal and commercial documents originating in one of the countries of the Union and intended for another of those countries. They shall also apply to the exchange by post of the articles above mentioned between the countries of the Union and countries foreign to the Union whenever such exchange takes place over the territory of two at least of the contracting parties.

ARTICLE III.

The general Union rate of postage is fixed at 25 centimes for the single prepaid letter.

i

402 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

  Toutefois, comme mesure de transition, il est r?serv? ? chaque pays, pour tenir compte de ses convenances mon?taires ou autres, la facult? de percevoir une taxe sup?rieure ou inf?rieure ? ce chiffre, moyennant qu'elle ne d?passe pas 32 cen- times et ne descende pas au-dessous de 20 centi-

mes.

  Sera consid?r?e comme lettre simple toute lettre dont le poids ne d?passe pas 15 grammes. La taxe des lettres d?passant ce poids sera d'un port simple par 15 grammes ou fraction de 15 grammes.

Le port des lettres non affranchies sera le double de la taxe du pays de destination pour les lettres affranchies.

L'affranchissement des cartes-correspondance est obligatoire. Leur taxe est fix?e ? la moiti? de celle des lettres affranchies, avec facult? d'arrondir les fractions.

  Pour tout transport maritime de plus de 300 milles marins dans le ressort de l'Union, il pourra ?tre ajout? au port ordinaire une surtaxe qui ne pourra pas d?passer la moiti? de la taxe g?n?rale de l'Union fix?e pour la lettre affranchie.

ARTICLE IV.

  La taxe g?n?rale de l'Union pour les papiers d'affaires, les ?chantillons de marchandises, les journaux, les livres broch?s ou reli?s, les brochu- res, les papiers de musique, les cartes de visite, les catalogues, les prospectus, annonces et avis. divers, imprim?s, grav?s, lithographi?s, ou auto- graphi?s, ainsi que les photographies, est fix?e ? 7 centimes pour chaque envoi simple.

Toutefois, comme mesure de transition, il est r?serv? ? chaque pays, pour tenir compte de ses convenances mon?taires ou autres, la facult? de percevoir une taxe sup?rieure ou inf?rieure ? ce chiffre, moyennant qu'elle ne d?passe pas 11 cen- times et ne descende pas au-dessous de 5 centimes. Sera consid?r? comme envoi simple tout envoi dont le poids ne d?passe pas 50 grammes. La taxe des envois d?passant ce poids sera d'un port simple par 50 grammes ou fraction de 50 grammes.

  Pour tout transport maritime de plus de 300 milles marins dans le ressort de l'Union, il pourra ?tre ajout? au port ordinaire une surtaxe qui ne pourra pas d?passer la moiti? de la taxe g?n?rale de l'Union fix?e pour les objets de cette cat?gorie.

  Le poids maximum des objets mentionn?s ci- dessus est fix? ? 250 grammes pour les ?chantil- lons et ? 1000 grammes pour tous les autres.

  Est r?serv? le droit du Gouvernement de chaque pays de l'Union de ne pas effectuer sur son terri- toire le transport et la distribution des objets d?sign?s dans le pr?sent article, ? l'?gard desquels il n'aurait pas ?t? satisfait aux lois, ordonnances et d?crets qui r?glent les conditions de leur publica- tion et de leur circulation.

Nevertheless, as a measure of conversion, the option is reserved to each country, in order to suit its monetary or other requirements, of levying a rate higher or lower than this charge, provided that it does not exceed 32 centimes or go below 20 centimes.

Every letter which does not exceed 15 grammes in weight shall be considered a single letter. The charge upon letters exceeding that weight shall be a single rate for every 15 grammes or fraction of 15 grammes. *

The charge on unpaid letters shall be double the rate levied in the country of destination on prepaid letters.

The prepayment of post cards is compulsory. The postage to be charged upon them is fixed at one half of that on paid letters, with power to round off the fractions.

For all conveyance by sea of more than 300 nautical miles within the district of the Union, there may be joined to the ordinary postage an additional charge which shall not exceed the half of the general Union rate fixed for a paid letter.

ARTICLE IV.

The general Union rate for legal and commercial documents, patterns of merchandise, newspapers, stitched or bound books, pamphlets, music, visiting cards, catalogues, prospectuses, announce- ments and notices of various kinds, whether printed, engraved, or lithographed, as well as for photographs, is fixed at 7 centimes for each single packet.

Nevertheless, as a measure of conversion, the option is reserved to each country, in order to suit its monetary or other requirements, of levying a rate higher or lower than this charge, provided that it does not exceed 11 centimes or go below 5 centimes.

Every packet which does not exceed 50 gram- mes in weight shall be considered a single packet. The charge upon packets exceeding that weight shall be a single rate for every 50 grammes or fraction of 50 grammes.?

For all conveyance by sea of more than 300 nautical miles within the district of the Union, there may be joined to the ordinary postage an additional charge which shall not exceed the half of the general Union rate fixed for articles of this class.

The maximum weight of the articles mentioned above is fixed at 250 grammes for patterns of mer- chandise, and at 1,000 grammes for all the others.

There is reserved to the Government of each country of the Union the right to refuse to convey over its territory or to deliver articles specified in the present Article with regard to which the laws, orders, and decrees which regulate the conditions of their publication and circulation have not been observed.

* By Article 24 of the Detailed Regulations for carrying this Treaty into effect, any country which has not adopted the decimal metrical system of weight may substitute half an ounce for 15 grammes.

+ By Article 24 of the Detailed Regulations for carrying this Treaty into effect, any country which has not adopted the decimal metrical system of weight may substitute two ounces for 50 grammes, and may raise to four ounces the weight to be allowed for a single newspaper.

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ARTICLE V.

Les objets d?sign?s dans l'art. 2 pourront ?tre exp?di?s sous recommandation.

Tout envoi recommand? doit ?tre affranchi. Le port d'affranchissement des envois recom- mand?s est le m?me que celui des envois non re- command?s.

La taxe ? percevoir pour la recommandation et pour les avis de r?ception ne devra pas d?passer celle admise dans le service interne du pays d'ori- gine.

En cas de perte d'un envoi recommand? et sauf le cas de force majeure, il sera pay? une indemnit? de 50 francs ? l'exp?diteur on, sur la demande de celui-ci, au destinataire, par l'Administration dans le territoire ou dans le service maritime de laquelle la perte a eu lieu, c'est-?-dire o? la trace de l'objet a disparu, ? moins que, d'apr?s la l?gislation de son pays, cette Administration ne soit pas respon- sable pour la perte d'envois recommand?s ? l'int?-

rieur.

Le paiement de cette indemnit? aura lieu dans le plus bref d?lai possible et, au plus tard, dans le d?lai d'un an, ? partir du jour de la r?clamation. Toute r?clamation d'indemnit? est prescrite, si elle n'a pas ?t? formul?e dans le d?lai d'un an, ? partir de la remise ? la poste de l'envoi recom- mand?.

ARTICLE VI.

      L'affranchissement de tout envoi quelconque ne peut ?tre op?r? qu'au moyen de timbres-poste ou d'enveloppes timbr?es valables dans le pays d'ori- gine.

Il ne sera pas donn? cours aux journaux et autres imprim?s non affranchis ou insuffisamment affranchis. Les autres envois non affranchis ou insuffisamment affranchis seront tax?s comme let- tres non-affranchies, sauf d?duction, s'il y a lieu, de la valeur des enveloppes timbr?es ou des tim- bres-poste employ?s.

ARTICLE VII.

      Aucun port suppl?mentaire ne sera per?u pour la r?exp?dition d'envois postaux dans l'int?rieur de l'Union.

Seulement, dans le cas o? un envoi du service. interne de l'un des pays de l'Union entrerait, par suite d'une r?exp?dition, dans le service d'un autre pays de l'Union, l'Administration du lieu de des- tination ajoutera sa taxe interne.

ARTICLE VIII.

Les correspondances officielles relatives au ser- vice des postes sont exemptes du port. Sauf cette Sauf cette exception, il n'est admis ni franchise, ni mod?ra- tion de port.

ARTICLE IX.

      Chaque Administration gardera en entier les sommes qu'elle aura per?ues en vertu des articles 3, 4, 5, 6, et 7 ci-dessus. En cons?quence, il n'y aura pas lieu de ce chef ? un d?compte entre les diverses Administrations de l'Union.

ARTICLE V.

The articles specified in Article II. may be re- gistered.

Every registered packet must be prepaid. The postage payable on registered articles is the same as that on articles not registered.

The charge to be made for registration and for acknowledgments of receipt must not exceed that made in the inland service of the country of origin.

In case of the loss of a registered article, and except in the case of force majeure, there shall be paid an indemnity of 50 francs to the sender, or, at his request, to the addressee, by the office of the country in the territory or in the maritime service of which the loss has occurred-that is to say, where the trace of the article has been lost,- unless, according to the legislation of such country, the office is not responsible for the loss of regis- tered articles sent through its inland post.

The payment of this indemnity shall be effected with the least possible delay, and, at the latest, within a year dating from the date of application.

All claim for an indemnity is excluded if it be not made within one year, counting from the date on which the registered article was posted.

ARTICLE VI.

Prepayment of postage on every description of article can be effected only by means of postage stamps or stamped envelopes valid in the country of origin.

Newspapers and other printed papers unpaid or insufficiently paid shall not be forwarded. Other articles when unpaid or insufficiently paid shall be charged as unpaid letters, after deducting the value of the stamped envelopes or postage stamps (if any) employed.

ARTICLE VII.

No additional postage shall be charged for the re-transmission of postal articles within the interior of the Union.

But in case an article which has only passed through the inland service of one of the countries of the Union should, by being re-directed, enter into the inland service of another country of the Union, the Post Office of the country of destina- tion shall add its inland rate.

ARTICLE VIII.

Official correspondence relative to the Postal Service is exempt from postage. With this ex- ception, no franking or reduction of postage is allowed.

ARTICLE IX.

Each Office shall keep the whole of the sums which it collects by virtue of the foregoing Arti- cles 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7. Consequently there will be no necessity on this head for any accounts between the several Offices of the Union.

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 Les lettres et les autres envois postaux ne pour- ront, dans le pays d'origine comme dans celui de d?stination, ?tre frapp?s ? la charge des exp?di- teurs ou des destinataires, d'aucune taxe ni d'au- cun droit postal autres que ceux pr?vus par les

articles sus-mentionn?s.

ARTICLE X.

 La libert? du transit est garantie dans le terri- toire entier de l'Union.

En cons?quence, il y aura pleine et enti?re li- bert? d'?change, les diverses Administrations pos- tales de l'Union pouvant s'exp?dier r?ciproque- ment, en transit par les pays interm?diaires, tant des d?p?ches closes que des correspondances ? d?couvert, suivant les besoins du trafic et les con- venances du service postal.

 Les d?p?ches closes et les correspondances ? d?couvert doivent toujours ?tre dirig?es par les vcies les plus rapides dont les Administrations postales disposent.

 Lorsque plusieurs routes pr?sentent les m?mes conditions de c?l?rit?, l'Administration exp?ditrice

a le choix de la route ? suivre.

Il est obligatoire d'exp?dier en d?p?ches closes toutes les fois que le nombre des lettres et autres envois postaux est de nature ? entraver les op?ra- tions du bureau r?exp?diteur, d'apr?s les d?clara- tions de l'Administration int?ress?e.

L'Office exp?diteur paiera ? l'Administration du territoire de transit une bonification de 2 francs par kilogramme pour les lettres et de 25 centimes par kilogramme pour les envois sp?cifi?s ? l'art. 4, poids net, soit que les transit ait lieu en d?p?ches closes, soit qu'il se fasse ? d?couvert.

Cette bonification peut ?tre port?e ? 4 francs pour les lettres et ? 50 centimes pour les envois sp?cifi?s ? l'art. 4, lorsqu'il s'agit d'un transit de plus de 750 kilom?tres sur le territoire d'une m?me Administration.

Il est entendu toutefois que partout o? le transit est d?j? actuellement gratuit ou soumis ? des taxes moins ?lev?es, ces conditions seront maintenues.

 Dans les cas o? le transit aurait lieu par mer sur un parcours de plus de 300 milles marins dans le ressort de l'Union, l'Administration par les soins de laquelle ce service maritime est organis? aura droit ? la bonification des frais de ce trans- port.

Les membres de l'Union s'engagent ? r?duire ces frais dans la mesure du possible. La bonifica- tion que l'Office que pourvoit au transport mari- time pourra r?clamer de ce chef de l'Office exp?- diteur ne devra pas d?passer 6 francs 50 centimes par kilogramme pour les lettres, et 50 centimes par kilogramme pour les envois sp?cifi?s ? l'art. 4 (poids net).

Dans aucun cas ces frais ne pourront ?tre sup?- rieurs ? ceux bonifi?s maintenant. En cons?quence, ill ne sera pay? aucune bonification sur les routes postales maritimes o? il n'en est pas pay? actuelle-

ment.

Pour ?tablir le poids des correspondances tran- sitant, soit en d?p?ches closes, soit ? d?couvert, il sera fait ? des ?poques, qui seront d?termin?es

A

Neither the senders nor the addressees of letters and other postal packets shall be called upon to pay, either in the country of origin or in that of destination, any tax or duty other than those con- templated by the articles above mentioned.

ARTICLE X.

The right of transit is guaranteed throughout the entire territory of the Union.

Consequently, there shall be full and entire liberty of exchange, the several Post Offices of the Union being able to send reciprocally, in transit through intermediate countries, closed mails as as well as correspondence in open mails, according to the wants of the traffic and the exigencies of the Postal Service.

Closed mails and correspondence sent in open mails must always be forwarded by the most rapid routes at the command of the Post Offices con- cerned.

When several routes offer the same advantages of speed, the despatching Office shall have the right of choosing the route to be adopted.

It is obligatory to make up closed mails when- ever the number of letters and other postal packets is of a nature to hinder the operations of the tran- sit Office, according to the declaration of the Office interested.

The despatching Office shall pay to the Office of the territory providing the transit the sum of two francs per kilogramme for letters and 25 cen- times per kilogramme for the several articles spe- cified in Article IV., net weight, whether the transit takes place in closed mails or in open mails.

This payment may be increased to 4 francs for letters and to 50 centimes for the articles specified in Article IV. when a transit is provided of more than 750 kilometres in length over the. territory 'of one Office.

It is understood, however, that in any case in which the transit is already actually gratuitous or subject to lower rates, those conditions shall be maintained.

Whenever a transit shall take place by sea over a distance exceeding 300 nautical miles within the district of the Union, the Office by or at the expense of which this sea service is performed shall have the right to a payment of the expenses attending this transport.

The members of the Union engage to reduce those expenses as much as possible. The payment which the Office providing the sea conveyance may claim on this account from the despatching Office shall not exceed 6 francs 50 centimes per kilo- gramme for letters, and 50 centimes per kilogramme for the articles specified in Article IV. (net weight).

In no case shall these expenses be higher than those now paid. Consequently, no payment shall be made upon the sea routes on which nothing is paid at the present time.

In order to ascertain the weight of the corres- pondence forwarded in transit, whether in closed mails or in open mails, there shall be taken, at

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    d'un commun accord, une statistique de ces envois pendant deux semaines. Jusqu'? r?vision, le r?sultat de ce travail servira de base aux comptes des Administrations entre elles.

Chaque Office pourra demander la r?vision:

1° En cas de modification importante dans le

cours des correspondances;

2° A l'expiration d'une ann?e apr?s la date

de la derni?re constatation.

     Les dispositions du pr?sent article ne sont pas applicables ? la Malle des Indes, ni aux transports ? effectuer ? travers le territoire des Etats-Unis d'Am?rique par les chemins de fer entre New-York et San-Francisco. Ces services continueront ? faire l'objet d'arrangements particuliers entre les Administrations int?ress?es.

ARTICLE XI.

    Les relations des pays de l'Union avec des pays ?trangers ? celle-ci seront r?gies par les conven- tions particuli?res qui existent actuellement ou qui seront conclues entre eux.

     Les taxes ? percevoir pour le transport au-del? des limites de l'Union seront d?termin?es par ces conventions; elles seront ajout?es, le cas ?ch?ant, ? la taxe de l'Union.

     En conformit? des dispositions de l'article 9, la taxe de l'Union sera attribu?e de la mani?re

suivante :

1° L'Office exp?diteur de l'Union gardera en entier la taxe de l'Union pour les corres- pondances affranchies ? destination des pays ?trangers.

2° L'Office destinataire de l'Union gardera en entier la taxe de l'Union pour les corres- pondances non affranchies originaires des pays ?trangers.

3° L'Office de l'Union qui ?change des d?p?ches closes avec des pays ?trangers, gardera en entier la taxe de l'Union pour les corres- pondances affranchies originaires des pays ?trangers et pour les correspondances non affranchies ? destination des pays ?trangers. Dans les cas d?sign?s sous les Nos. 1, 2 et 3, l'Office qui ?change les d?p?ches n'a droit ? aucune bonification pour le transit. Dans tous les autres cas, les frais de transit seront pay?s d'apr?s les dispositions de l'art. 10.

ARTICLE XII.

Le service des lettres avec valeur d?clar?e, et celui des mandats de poste feront l'objet d'arrange- ments ult?rieurs entre les divers pays ou groupes de pays de l'Union.

ARTICLE XIII.

     Les Administrations postales des divers pays qui composent l'Union sont comp?tentes pour arr?ter d'un commun accord, dans un r?glement, toutes les mesures d'ordre et de d?tail n?cessaires en vue de l'ex?cution du pr?sent trait?. Il est entendu que les dispositions de ce r?glement pour- ront toujours ?tre modifi?es d'un commun accord entre les Administrations de l'Union.

periods which shall be determined upon by com- mon consent, an account of such correspondence during two weeks. Until revised, the result of that account shall serve as the basis of the accounts of the Post Offices between themselves.

Each Office may demand a revision,-

1. In case of any important modification in

the direction of the correspondence:

2. At the expiration of a year after the date

of the last account.

The provisions of the present article are not applicable to the Indian Mail, nor to the mails. conveyed across the territory of the United States of America by the railways between New York and San Francisco. Those services shall continue to form the object of special arrangements between the Post Offices concerned.

ARTICLE XI.

The relations of the countries of the Union with countries foreign to the Union shall be regulated by the separate conventions which now exist or which may be concluded between them.

The rates of postage chargeable for the convey- ance beyond the limits of the Union shall be deter- mined by those conventions; they shall be added, in such case, to the Union rate.

In conformity with the stipulations of Article IX., the Union rate shall be appropriated in the following manner:-

1. The despatching Office of the Union shall keep the whole of the Union rate for the prepaid correspondence addressed to foreign

countries.

2. The receiving Office of the Union shall keep. the whole of the Union rate for the unpaid correspondence originating in foreign coun-

tries.

3. The Office of the Union which exchanges closed mails with foreign countries shall keep the whole of the Union rate for the paid cor- respondence originating in foreign countries and for the unpaid correspondence addressed. to foreign countries.

In the cases mentioned under the numbers 1, 2, and 3, the Office which exchanges the mails is not entitled to any payment for transit. In all the other cases the transit rates shall be paid according to the stipulations of Article X..

ARTICLE XII.

The exchange of letters with value declared and of Post Office money orders shall form the subject of ulterior arrangements between the various coun- tries or groups of countries composing the Union.

ARTICLE XIII.

The Post Offices of the various countries com-. posing the Union are competent to draw up, by common consent, in the form of detailed regula- tions, all the measures of order and detail necessary with a view to the execution of the present Treaty. It is understood that the stipulations of these detailed regulations may always be modified by the common consent of the Offices of the Union

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   Les diff?rentes Administrations peuvent prendre entre elles les arrangements n?cessaires au sujet des questions qui ne concernent pas l'ensemble de l'Union, comme le r?glement des rapports ? la fronti?re, la fixation de rayons limitrophes avec taxe r?duite, les conditions de l'?change des mandats de poste et des lettres avec valeur d?- clar?e, etc., etc.

ARTICLE XIV.

Les stipulations du pr?sent trait? ne portent ni alt?ration ? la l?gislation postale interne de chaque pays, ni restriction au droit des parties contrac- tantes de maintenir et de conclure des trait?s, ainsi que de maintenir et d'?tablir des unions plus res- treintes en vue d'une am?lioration progressive des relations postales.

ARTICLE XV.

Il sera organis?, sous le nom de Bureau inter- national de l'Union g?n?rale des postes, un office central qui fonctionnera sous la haute surveillance d'une Administration postale d?sign?e par le Congr?s, et dont les frais seront support?s par toutes les Administrations des Etats contractants.

  Ce bureau sera charg? de coordonner, de publier et de distribuer les renseignements de toute nature qui int?ressent le service international des postes, d'?mettre, ? la demande des parties en cause, un avis sur les questions litigieuses, d'ins- truire les demandes de modification au r?glement d'ex?cution, de notifier les changements adopt?s, de faciliter les op?rations de la comptabilit? internationale, notamment dans les relations pr?vues ? l'art. 10 cidessus et, en g?n?ral, de proc?der aux ?tudes et aux travaux dont il serait saisi dans l'int?r?t de l'Union postale.

ARTICLE XVI.

  En cas de dissentiment entre deux ou plusieurs membres de l'Union relativement ? l'interpr?tation du pr?sent trait?, la question en litige devra ?tre r?gl?e par jugement arbitral; ? cet effet, chacune des Administrations en cause choisira un autre membre de l'Union qui ne soit pas int?ress? dans l'affaire.

La d?cision des arbitres sera donn?e ? la majorit? absolue des voix.

En cas de partage des voix, les arbitres choisi- ront, pour trancher le diff?rend, une autre Admi- nistration ?galement d?sint?ress?e dans le litige.

ARTICLE XVII.

L'entr?e dans l'Union des pays d'outremer n'en faisant pas encore parte sera admise aux conditions suivantes :

1° Ils d?poseront leur d?claration entre les mains de l'Administration charg?e de la ges- tion du Bureau international de l'Union. 2° Ils se soumettront aux stipulations du trait? de l'Union, sauf entente ult?rieure au sujet des frais de transport maritime.

The several Offices may make amongst them- selves the necessary arrangements on the subject of questions which do not concern the Union gene- rally; such as the regulations of exchange at the frontier, the determination of radii in adjacent countries within which a lower rate of postage may be taken, the conditions of the exchange of Post Office money orders, and of letters with declared value, &c., &c.

ARTICLE XIV.

The stipulations of the present Treaty do not involve any alteration in the inland postal legisla- tion of any country, nor any restriction on the right of the contracting parties to maintain and to conclude treaties, as well as to maintain and esta- blish more restricted unions with a view to a pro- gressive improvement of postal relations.

ARTICLE XV.

There shall be organized, under the name of the International Office of the General Postal Union, a central office, which shall be conducted under the surveillance of a Postal Administration to be chosen by the Congress, and the expenses of which shall be borne by all the Offices of the contracting States.

This Office shall be charged with the duty of collecting, publishing, and distributing information. of every kind which concerns the International Postal Service; of giving, at the request of the parties concerned, an opinion upon questions in dispute; of making known proposals for modifying the detailed regulations; of notifying alterations. adopted; of facilitating operations relating to in- ternational accounts, especially in the cases referred to in Article X. foregoing; and in general of considering and working out all questions in the interest of the Postal Union.

ARTICLE XVI.

In case of disagreement between two or more members of the Union as to the interpretation of the present Treaty, the question in dispute shall

To that end, each of be decided by arbitration the offices concerned shall choose another member of the Union not interested in the affair.

The decision of the arbitrators shall be given by an absolute majority of votes.

In case of an equality of votes the arbitrators shall choose, with the view of settling the difference, another Administration equally uninterested in the question in dispute.

ARTICLE XVII.

The entry into the Union of countries beyond sea not yet forming part of it, shall be effected on the following conditions:-

1. They shall make their application to the Administration charged with the manage- ment of the International Office of the Union. 2. They shall submit to the stipulations of the Treaty of the Union, subject to an ulterior understanding on the subject of the cost of sea conveyance.

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3° Leur adh?sion ? l'Union doit ?tre pr?c?d?e d'une entente entre les Administrations ayant des conventions postales ou des relations directes avec eux.

4° Pour amener cette entente, l'Administration g?rante convoquera, le cas ?ch?ant, une r?union des Administrations int?ress?es et de l'Administration qui demande l'acc?s.

5° L'entente ?tablie, l'Administration g?rante en avisera tous les membres de l'Union g?n? rale des postes.

6° Si dans un d?lai de six semaines, ? partir de la date de cette communication, des objections ne sont pas pr?sent?es, l'adh?sion sera consid?r?e comme accomplie et il en sera fait communication par l'Administration g?- rante ? l'Administration adh?rente. L'adh?- sion d?finitive sera constat?e par un acte diplomatique entre le Gouvernement de l'Ad- ministration g?rante et le Gouvernement de l'Administration admise dans l'Union.

ARTICLE XVIII.

Tous les trois ans au moins, un Congr?s de pl?nipotentiaires des pays participant au trait? sera pays participant au trait? sera r?uni en vue de perfectionner le syst?me de l'Union, d'y introduire les am?liorations jug?es n?cessaires et de discuter les affaires communes.

Chaque pays a une voix.

    Chaque pays peut se faire repr?senter, soit par un ou par plusieurs d?l?gu?s, soit par la d?l?gation d'un autre pays.

    Toutefois, il est entendu que le d?l?gu? ou les d?l?gu?s d'un pays ne pourront ?tre charg?s que de la repr?sentation de deux pays, y compris celui qu'ils repr?sentent.

La prochaine r?union aura lieu ? Paris en 1877.

    Toutefois, l'?poque de cette r?union sera avanc?e, si la demande en est faite par le tiers au moins des members de l'Union.

ARTICLE XIX.

Le pr?sent trait? entrera en vigeur le 1er juillet

1875.

    Il est conclu pour trois ans ? partir de cette date. Pass? ce terme, il sera consid?r? comme ind?finiment prolong?, mais chaque partie con- tractante aura le droit de se retirer de l'Union, moyennant un avertissement donn? une ann?e ? l'avance.

ARTICLE XX.

    Sont abrog?es, ? partir du jour de la mise ? ex?cution du pr?sent trait?, toutes les dispositions des trait?s sp?ciaux conclus entre les divers pays et Administrations, pour autant qu'elles ne seraient pas conciliables avec les termes du pr?sent trait? et sans pr?judice des dispositions de l'art. 14.

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3. Their adhesion to the Union must be prece- ded by an understanding between the Admi- nistrations having postal conventions or direct relations with them.

4. In order to bring about this understanding, the Administration charged with the mana- gement of the International Office of the Union shall convene, if there be occasion, a meeting of the Administrations interested, and of the Administration desiring admission. 5. When the understanding has been arrived at, the Administration charged with the ma- nagement of the International Office of the Union shall give notice of the same to all the members of the General Postal Union. 6. If in a period of six weeks, counting from the date of that communication, no objections are presented, the adhesion shall be considered as accomplished, and notice thereof shall be given by the managing Administration to the Administration joining the Union. The de- finitive adhesion shall be completed by a diplomatic act between the Government of the managing Administration and the Go- vernment of the Administration admitted into the Union.

ARTICLE XVIII.

Every three years at least a Congress of pleni- potentiaries of the countries participating in the Treaty shall be held with a view of perfecting the system of the Union, of introducing into it impro- vements found necessary, and of discussing com- mon affairs.

Each country has one vote.

Each country may be represented either by one or several delegates, or by the delegation of an- other country.

Nevertheless, it is understood that the delegate or delegates of one country can be charged with the representation of two countries only; including the one they represent.

The next meeting shall take place at Paris in

1877.

Nevertheless, the period of this meeting may be advanced, if a demand to that effect be made by one third at least of the members of the Union.

ARTICLE XIX.

The present Treaty shall come into force on the 1st July 1875.

It is concluded for three years from that date. When that term is passed, it shall be considered as indefinitely prolonged, but each contracting party will have the right to withdraw from the Union on giving notice one year in advance.

ARTICLE XX.

After the date on which the present Tre- comes into effect, all the stipulations of the sp treaties concluded between the various cor and Administrations, in so far as they ma variance with the terms of the preser and without prejudice to the stipulation XIV., are abrogated.

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Le pr?sent trait? sera ratifi? aussit?t que faire se pourra, et, au plus tard, trois mois avant la date de sa mise ? ex?cution. Les actes de ratification seront ?chang?s ? Berne.

En foi de quoi les pl?nipotentiaires des Gouvernements des pays ci-dessus ?num?r?s l'ont sign? ? Berne, le 9 Octobre 1874.

Pour la Grande-Bretagne

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l'Allemagne

l'Autriche

la Hongrie

la Belgique

le Danemark

l'Egypte

l'Espagne

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les Etats Unis d'Am?rique

la France, 3 Mai 1875

la Gr?ce

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l'Italie

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le Luxembourg

la Norv?ge

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les Pays-Bas

le Portugal

la Roumanie

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la Russie

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la Serbie

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la Suisse

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la Turquie

The present Treaty shall be ratified as soon as possible, and, at the latest, three months previous to the date on which it is to come into force. The acts of ratification shall be exchanged at Berne.

In faith of which the plenipotentiaries of the Governments of the Countries above enumerated have signed it at Berne, the 9th October 1874.

WM. JAS. PAGE.

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STEPHAN.

G?NTHER.

SLE BARON DE KOLBENSTEINER.

PILHAL.

SM. GERVAY.

P. HEIM. FASSIAUX. VINCHENT.

J. GIFE. FENGER.

MUZZI BEY.

SANGEL MANSI.

EMILIO C. DE NAVASCUES.

JOSEPH H. BLACKFAN.

B. D'HARCOURT.

SA. MANSOLAS. ALB. B?TANT. TANTESIO. VON ROBE.

C. OPPEN.

SHOFSTEDE.

PROTOCOLE FINAL.

B. SWEERTS DE LANDAS WYBORGH.

EDUARDO LESSA.

GEORGE F. LAHOVARI.

BARON VELHO.

GEORGES POGGENPOHL.

MLADEN Z. RADOJKOVITSCH.

W. Roos.

EUG?NE BOREL.

NAEFF.

DR. J. HEER.

YANCO MACRIDI.

  Les soussign?s pl?nipotentiaires des Gouvernements des pays qui ont sign? aujourd'hui le trait? concernant la cr?ation d'une Union g?n?rale des Postes, sont convenus de ce qui suit:

  Dans le cas o? le Gouvernement fran?ais, qui s'est r?serv? le protocole ouvert et qui figure en cons?quence au nombre des parties contractantes au trait? sans y avoir encore donn? son adh?sion, ne se d?ciderait pas ? le signer, ce trait? n'en sera pas moins d?finitif et obligatoire pour toutes les autres parties contractantes dont les repr?sentants l'ont sign? aujourd'hui.

  En foi de quoi les pl?nipotentiaires ci-dessous ont dress? le pr?sent protocole final qui aura la m?me force et la m?ine valeur que si les dispositions qu'il contient ?taient ins?r?es dans le trait? lui-m?me, et ils l'ont sign? en un exemplaire qui restera d?pos? aux archives du Gouvernement de la Conf?d?- ration suisse et dont une copie sera remise ? chaque partie.

Berne, le 9 Octobre 1874.

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(Suivent les signatures des d?l?gu?s des Gouvernements de l'Allemagne, de l'Autriche- Hongrie, de la Belgique, du Danemark, de l'Egypte, de l'Espagne, des Etats-Unis d'Am?rique, de la Grande-Bretagne, de la Gr?ce, de l'Italie, du Luxembourg, de la Norv?ge, des Pays-Bas, du Portugal, de la Roumanie, de la Russie, de la Serbie, de la Su?de, de la Suisse, et de la Turquie.)

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DETAILED REGULATIONS FOR THE EXECUTION OF THE TREATY CONCERNING

THE FORMATION OF A

GENERAL POSTAL UNION.

Concluded at Berne, October 9, 1874.

R?GLEMENT DE D?TAIL et D'ORDRE pour l'ex?cu- tion du Trait? concernant la cr?ation d'une Union g?n?rale des Postes, conclu ? Berne, le 9 Octobre 1874.

    Les soussign?s, vu l'article 13 du Trait? con- cernant la cr?ation d'une Union g?n?rale des Postes, du 9 Octobre 1874, ont, au nom de leurs Administrations respectives, arr?t? d'un commun accord les mesures suivantes, pour assurer l'ex?- cution du dit Trait?:

I.

Taxes des Correspondances dans l'Union. Les Administrations faisant partie de l'Union se communiqueront r?ciproquement les taxes qu'elles auront adopt?es en conformit? des articles 3, 4, et 5 du Trait? pour les lettres affranchies et non affranchies, et pour les autres objets affran- chis originaires et ? destination de l'Union, ainsi que les prix de transport applicables aux services territoriaux et maritimes de l'int?rieur de l'Union, en vertu des §§ 6, 7, 9, et 10 de l'art. 10 du Trait?. Toute modification apport?e ult?rieure- ment dans la fixation de ces taxes ou prix devra ?tre notifi?e sans retard.

II.

Echange en D?p?ches closes.

    L'?change des correspondances en d?p?ches closes entre les Administrations de l'Union sera r?gl? d'un commun accord et selon les n?cessit?s du service entre les Administrations en cause. S'il s'agit d'un ?change ? faire par l'entremise d'un ou de plusieurs pays tiers, les Administrations de ces pays

devront en ?tre pr?venues en temps oppor-

tun.

III.

Application des Timbres.

    1. Les correspondances ? ?changer r?ciproque- ment seront frapp?es, ? la partie sup?rieure de la suscription, d'un timbre indiquant le lieu d'origine et la date du d?p?t ? la poste.

2. Les correspondances non affranchies ou insuf- fisamment affranchies seront en outre frapp?es du timbre "T" (taxe ? payer), dont l'application incombera ? l'office du pays d'origine.

    3. Les objets recommand?s porteront l'em- preinte du timbre sp?cial adopt? pour les envois de l'esp?ce par le pays d'origine.

4. Les diverses Administrations se communi- queront, par l'entremise du Bureau international, une empreinte de ce dernier timbre.

    5. Tout objet de correspondance ne portant pas le timbre "T" sera consid?r? comme affranchi jusqu'? destination et trait? en cons?quence, sauf erreur ?vidente.

DETAILED REGULATIONS for the execution of the Treaty concerning the formation of a General Postal Union, concluded at Berne, the 9th October 1874.

The undersigned, with reference to Art. 13 of the Treaty of the 9th October 1874, concerning the formation of a General Postal Union, have, in the name of their respective offices, by common consent, agreed upon the following measures for ensuring the execution of the said Treaty:

I.

Rates of Postage within the Union.

The Post Offices composing the Union shall communicate reciprocally the rates of postage which they shall have adopted in conformity with Articles 3, 4, and 5 of the Treaty, for paid and unpaid letters, and for the other paid articles ori- ginating in and addressed to the Union, as well as the transit rates applicable to the land and sea ser- vices within the Union, by virtue of paragraphs 6, 7, 9, and 10 of Article 10 of the Treaty. Every modi- fication adopted hereafter in the amount of those rates shall be notified without delay.

II.

Exchange in closed Mails.

The exchange of correspondence in closed mails between the Post Offices of the Union shall be regulated by common consent and according to the necessities of the service between the Post Offices concerned. If an exchange of mails should 'take place through the medium of one or of seve- ral other countries, due notice shall be given to the Post Offices of those countries.

III.

Application of the Stamps.

1. The correspondence to be reciprocally ex- changed shall be impressed, on the upper part of the address, with a stamp indicating the place of origin and the date of posting.

2. Unpaid or insufficiently paid correspondence shall, in addition, be impressed with the stamp "T" (tax to be paid), the application of which shall devolve upon the office of the country of origin.

3. Registered articles shall bear the impression of the special stamp used for articles of a like nature in the country where they originate.

4. The several Post Offices shall forward to each other, through the medium of the Interna- tional Office, an impression of the stamp last mentioned.

5. Every postal packet which does not bear the stamp "T" shall be considered as paid to desti- nation and treated accordingly, unless there be an obvious error.

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IV.

Indication du Nombre de Ports.

1. Lorsqu'une lettre ou tout autre objet de correspondance sera passible, en raison de son poids, de plus d'un port simple, l'office exp?diteur indi- quera ? l'angle gauche sup?rieur de la suscription, en chiffres ordinaires, le nombre de ports per?us ou ? percevoir.

2. Cette mesure ne sera pas de rigueur pour les correspondances d?ment affranchies ? destina- tion d'un pays de l'Union.

V.

Affranchissement insuffisant.

  1. Lorsqu'un objet sera insuffisamment affran- chi au moyen de timbres-poste, l'office exp?diteur devra indiquer en chiffres noirs, appos?s ? c?t? des timbres-poste, la valeur totale de ceux-ci. Cette valeur sera exprim?e en francs et centimes.

2. Dans le cas o? il aurait ?t? fait usage

de timbres-poste non valables dans le pays d'origine, il n'en sera tenu aucun compte. Cette circonstan- ce sera indiqu?e par le chiffre z?ro "0" plac? ? c?t? des timbres-poste.

  3. L'office du lieu de destination frappera les objets insuffisamment affranchis du compl?ment de la taxe due, ? concurrence du prix d'une lettre non affranchie du m?me poids. Au besoin on forcera les fractions jusqu'? l'unit? mon?taire de perception employ?e dans le pays de destination.

VI.

Feuilles d'avis.

  1. Les feuilles d'avis pour les ?changes directs entre deux Administrations seront conformes au mod?le joint au pr?sent r?glement, sub lit. A.

  2. Il ne sera fait aucune mention dans la feuille d'avis des correspondances de toute nature, affran- chies, non affranchies, ou insuffisamment affran- chies, originaires d'un ?tat de l'Union et ? destina- tion d'un autre de ces ?tats, non plus que des cor- respondances affranchies de l'?tranger ? destination de l'Union, ou non affranchies de l'Union ? desti- nation de l'?tranger.

3. Pour les autres correspondances on men- tionnera,-

1° Au tableau No I., le montant total des taxes ?trang?res sur les correspondances non affran- chies, et le montant des d?bours sur les cor- respondances r?exp?di?es dont il devra ?tre tenu compte ? l'office envoyeur.

2° Au tableau No II., le montant total des taxes, et, le cas ?ch?ant, des droits de recom- mandation ?trangers, sur les correspondances affranchies, qui seront ? bonifier ? l'office destinataire, ou de sortie de l'Union.

  4. Les taxes ou d?bours ? inscrire au tableau N° I. seront indiqu?s sur chaque objet, au crayon bleu, ? l'angle gauche inf?rieur de l'adresse.

5. Les taxes et droits ? porter en compte au tableau No II. seront inscrits, au crayon rouge, sur chaque objet ? l'angle gauche inf?rieur de l'adresse.

IV.

Indication of the Number of Rates.

1. When a letter or other postal packet shall be liable, by reason of its weight, to more than a single rate of postage, the despatching office shall indicate in the upper left-hand corner of the ad- dress, in ordinary figures, the number of rates paid, or to be paid.

2. This regulation shall not be obligatory in the case of correspondence addressed to a country of the Union fully prepaid.

V.

Insufficient Prepayment.

1. When an article shall be insufficiently pre- paid by means of postage stamps, the despatching office shall indicate in figures, in black ink, placed by the side of the postage stamps, their total value. That value shall be expressed in francs and cen-

times.

2. In case postage stamps may be used which are not of any value in the country of origin, no account shall be taken of them. This fact shall be indicated by the figure "0" placed by the side of the postage stamps.

3. The office of the country of destination shall charge the insufficiently paid articles with the amount of the deficient postage, calculated at the rate of an unpaid letter of the same weight. In case of need, fractions may be raised to the mone- tary unit of charge in force in the country of des- tination.

VI.

Letter Bills.

1. The letter bills for the direct exchanges be- tween two Post Offices shall be in conformity with the specimen A. appended to the present regula- tions.

2. No mention shall be made in the letter bill of the correspondence of any kind, whether paid, unpaid, or insufficiently paid, originating in one country of the Union and addressed to another of those countries, nor of the paid correspondence from foreign countries addressed to the Union, or of the unpaid correspondence from the Union ad- dressed to foreign countries.

3. As regards other correspondence, there shall be entered,-

1st. Under table I., the total amount of the foreign postage due on the unpaid correspond- ence, and the amount of the claim on the cor- respondence retransmitted, for which credit will have to be given to the despatching office. 2nd. Under table II., the total amount of the postage, and, when necessary, the foreign fees for registration, upon the paid correspondence, which will have to be credited to the office of destination, or to the furthest office of the Union.

4. The postage or claim to be entered in table I. shall be indicated upon each article, in blue ink, at the lower left-hand corner of the address.

5. The postage and fees to be brought to account under table II. shall be indicated on each article, in red ink, at the lower left-hand corner of the address.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

      6. Au tableau No III. on inscrira, avec les d?tails que ce tableau comporte, les d?p?ches closes en transit qui accompagnent les envois directs.

7. Les objets recommand?s seront inscrits au tableau No IV. de la feuille d'avis avec les d?tails suivants: le nom du bureau d'origine, le nom du destinataire et le lieu de destination, ou seulement le nom du bureau d'origine et le num?ro d'inscrip- tion de l'objet ? ce bureau; le montant du port et des droits de recommandation ?trangers ? bonifier, le cas ?ch?ant, ? l'office destinataire ou de sortie de l'Union.

     8. Lorsque le nombre d'objets recommand?s ? exp?dier habituellement d'un bureau d'?change ? un autre le comportera, il pourra ?tre introduit une liste sp?ciale et d?tach?e pour remplacer le tableau No IV. de la feuille d'avis.

9. Les taxes, bonifications, et d?bours seront exprim?s en francs et centimes.

     10. Si, pour faciliter les op?rations de compte, il ?tait jug? n?cessaire dans certaines relations de cr?er des rubriques nouvelles aux tableaux No I. et II. de la feuille d'avis, la mesure pourra ?tre introduite apr?s une entente entre les Administra- tions int?ress?es. Le cas ?ch?ant, les mod?les de comptes seront mis en rapport avec la contexture des feuilles d'avis.

VII.

Exp?dition d'Objets recommand?s.

1. Les objets recommand?s seront r?unis en un paquet distinct, qui devra ?tre convenablement envelopp? et cachet? de mani?re ? en pr?server le

contenu.

2. Ce paquet, entour? de la feuille d'avis, sera plac? au centre de la d?p?che.

VIII.

Confection des D?p?ches.

1. Toute d?p?che ?chang?e entre des bureaux de l'Union, apr?s avoir ?t? ficel?e int?rieurement, devra ?tre envelopp?e de papier fort en quantit? suffisante pour ?viter toute d?t?rioration du con- tenu, puis ficel?e ext?rieurement et cachet?e ? la cire ou au moyen d'un cachet en papier gomm? avec l'empreinte du cachet du bureau. Elle sera munie d'une suscription imprim?e portant en petits caract?res le nom du bureau exp?diteur, et en caract?res plus forts le nom du bureau destina- taire: "De

De....... “Pour ..........

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2. Si le volume de la d?p?che le comporte, elle devra ?tre renferm?e dans un sac convenablement ferm? et cachet?.

3. Les sacs devront ?tre renvoy?s au bureau exp?diteur par le prochain courrier.

IX.

V?rification des D?p?ches.

     1. Le bureau d'?change qui recevra une d?p?che constatera en premier lieu si les inscriptions sur la feuille d'avis (d?bours, bonifications, d?p?ches closes en transit, objets recommand?s) sont exactes.

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6. In table III. shall be entered, with such details as the table requires, the closed mails in transit which accompany the direct mails.

7. The registered correspondence shall be entered in table No. IV. of the letter bill, with the follow- ing details: the name of the office of origin, the name of the addressee and the place of destination, or simply the name of the office of origin and the number given to the article at that office; the amount of the postage and foreign registration fees to be credited, when necessary, to the office of destination or the furthest office of the Union.

8. When the number of registered articles usually sent from one office of exchange to another shall require it, a special and separate list shall be used to take the place of table No. IV. of the letter bill.

9. The amount of postage, credits, and debits shall be expressed in francs and centimes.

10. If, in order to facilitate operations of account, it should be deemed necessary in certain cases to adopt new articles under tables I. and II. of the letter bill, the necessary steps may be taken after an understanding between the Post Offices con- cerned. In such case, the forms of accounts shall be made to correspond with the wording of the

letter bills.

VII.

Despatch of registered Correspondence.

1. The registered correspondence shall be en- closed in a separate packet, which must be suitably made up and sealed so as to preserve its contents.

2. This packet, with the letter bill round it, shall be placed in the centre of the mail.

VIII.

Making up the Mails.

1. Every mail exchanged between offices of the Union, after having been first tied with string, must be enclosed in strong paper of sufficient quantity to prevent damage to the contents, then tied again with string on the outside, and sealed with wax or fastened by means of a gummed paper label bearing an impression of the seal of the office. The mail must be furnished with a printed address bearing in small characters the name of the despatching office, and in larger cha- racters the name of the office to which it is to be forwarded: "From..... ." "For............"

2. If the size of the mail should require it, it must be enclosed in a bag properly closed and sealed.

3. The bags must be returned to the despatching office by the next mail.

IX.

Verification of the Mails.

1. The exchanging office which shall receive a mail shall, in the first place, ascertain whether the entries in the letter bill (debits, credits, closed mails in transit, registered articles) are correct.

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   2. S'il reconna?t des erreurs ou des omissions, il op?re imm?diatement les rectifications n?cessaires sur les feuilles ou listes, en ayant soin de biffer les indications erron?es d'un trait de plume, de mani?re ? pouvoir reconna?tre les inscriptions primitives.

3. Ces rectifications devront s'op?rer par le concours de deux agents. A moins d'une erreur ?vidente, elles pr?vaudront sur la d?claration originale.

4. Un bulletin de v?rification, conforme au mod?le ci-annex? sub lit. B, sera dress? par le bureau destinataire, et envoy? sans d?lai, sous recommendation d'office, au bureau exp?diteur.

  5. Celui-ci, apr?s examen, le renverra avec ses observations, s'il y a lieu.

6. En cas de manque d'une d?p?che, d'un objet recommand?, ou de la feuille d'avis, le fait sera constat? imm?diatement dans la forme voulue par deux agents du bureau d'?change destinataire, et port? ? la connaissance du bureau d'?change exp?- diteur, au moyen du bulletin de v?rification; et, si le cas le comporte, celui-ci devra en outre ?tre avis? par t?l?gramme.

   7. Dans le cas o? le bureau destinataire n'aurait pas fait parvenir par le premier courrier au bureau exp?diteur un bulletin de v?rification constatant des erreurs ou des irr?gularit?s quelconques, l'absence de ce document vaudra comme accus? de r?ception de la d?p?che et de son contenu jusqu'? preuve du contraire.

X.

Objets recommand?s.-Condition de Forme et de Fermeture.

Aucune condition de forme ou de fermeture n'est exig?e pour les objets recommand?s. Chaque Office aura la facult? d'appliquer ? ces envois les r?gles ?tablies dans son service int?rieur.

XI.

Journaux et Imprim?s.-Conditions de Forme.

1. Pour jouir de la mod?ration de port qui leur est attribu?e par l'article 4 du trait?, les journaux, les livres, les imprim?s, et les autres objets assimil?s devront ?tre plac?s sous bande ou dans une enve- loppe ouverte, ou bien simplement pli?s de mani?re ? pouvoir ?tre facilement v?rifi?s; et, sauf les ex- ceptions suivantes, ils ne pourront contenir aucune ?criture, chiffre ou signe quelconque, fait ? la main. 2. Les ?preuves d'imprimerie ou de compositions musicales pourront porter des corrections ? la plume se rapportant exclusivement au texte ou ? la confection de l'ouvrage. Il sera permis d'y annexer les manuscrits.

  3. Les circulaires, avis, &c., pourront ?tre rev?tus de la signature de l'envoyeur, avec sa qualit?, et porter l'indication du lieu d'origine et de la date

d'envoi.

2. If it discovers errors or omissions, it shall immediately make the necessary corrections on the letter bills or lists, taking care to strike out the erroneous entries with a pen, in such a manner as to let the original entries be seen.

3. These corrections shall be made by two officers. Except in the case of an obvious error, they shall be accepted in preference to the original

statement.

4. A note of verification, in conformity with the specimen B. hereto annexed, shall be prepared by the receiving office, and sent without delay, officially registered, to the despatching office.

  4. Les livres seront admis avec une d?dicace ou un hommage de l'auteur, inscrits ? la main.

  5. Il sera permis de marquer d'un simple trait les passages du texte sur lesquels on d?sire appeler l'attention.

5. The latter, after examination, shall return it with any observations to which it may give rise.

6. In case of the failure of a mail, of a registered article, or of a letter bill, the circumstance shall be immediately recorded in the manner agreed upon by two officers of the receiving office, and reported to the despatching office by means of the note of verification; and, if needful, the latter shall also be advised thereof by telegram.

6. In case the receiving office shall not have forwarded by the first mail to the despatching office a note of verification, reporting errors or irregularities of any kind, the absence of that do- cument shall be regarded as evidence of the due receipt of the mail and of its contents, until proof to the contrary.

X.

Registered Articles.—Conditions as to Form and Manner of Fastening.

No stipulation is insisted upon as to the form or manner of fastening of registered articles. Each Office shall have the right to apply to such des- cription of correspondence the regulations in force in its inland service.

XI.

Newspapers and Printed Papers.- Conditions as to Form.

1. In order to enjoy the reduced postage extend- ed to them by Article 4 of the Treaty, books, newspapers, printed papers and other similar articles must be placed under bands, or in an envelope open, or simply folded so as to admit of their being easily examined; and, except in the following particulars, they must contain no MS. writing, figure, or mark whatever.

2. Proofs of printing or of music may bear corrections, made with a pen, relating exclusively to the text or to the execution of the work. It shall be allowable to annex MS. to them.

3. Circulars, notices, &c., may bear the signa- ture of the sender, with his trade or profession, and may also indicate the place of origin and the

date.

4. Books shall be admitted with a manuscript dedication or a complimentary inscription from the author.

5. It shall be permitted to mark with a simple stroke the passages in the text to which it is desired to call attention.

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     6. Les cotes et prix courants de bourses ou de march?s imprim?s, lithographi?s ou autographi?s, pourront ?tre admis avec des prix ajout?s ? la main ou au moyen d'une impression quelconque.

7. Il ne sera admis aucune autre addition faite ? la main, pas plus que celles produites au moyen de caract?res typographiques, lorsque celles-ci auraient pour effet d'enlever ? l'imprim? son caract?re de g?n?ralit?.

     8. Les objets susmentionn?s qui ne r?uniraient pas les conditions requises ci-dessus, seront con- sid?r?s comme lettres non affranchies et tax?s en cons?quence, ? l'exception seulement des journaux et des imprim?s, tels que les circulaires, les avis, &c., auxquels il ne sera pas donn? cours, le cas ?ch?ant.

XII.

Echantillons.-Conditions de Forme.

      1. Les ?chantillons de marchandises ne seront admis ? b?n?ficier de la mod?ration de port qui leur est attribu?e par l'article 4 du trait? que sous les conditions suivantes :

2. Ils devront ?tre plac?s dans des sacs, des bo?tes ou des enveloppes mobiles, de mani?re ? permettre une facile v?rification.

3. Ils ne pourront avoir aucune valeur mar- chande, ni porter aucune ?criture ? la main que le nom ou la raison sociale de l'envoyeur, l'adresse du destinataire, une marque de fabrique ou de marchand, des num?ros d'ordre et des prix.

     4. Il est interdit de r?unir ces objets ? une lettre ou ? un envoi d'une autre nature, sauf le cas o? ils feraient partie int?grante d'un ouvrage sp?cial.

5. Les ?chantillons qui ne rempliraient pas les conditions requises seront tax?s comme lettres, sauf ceux qui auraient une valeur. Ces derniers Ces derniers ne seront pas exp?di?s, non plus que ceux dont le transport offrirait des inconv?nients ou du danger. XIII.

Papiers d'affaires.

     1. Seront consid?r?s comme papiers d'affaires et admis comme tels ? la mod?ration de port con- sacr?e par l'article 4 du Trait?, les actes de tout genre dress?s par les officiers minist?riels, les let- tres de voiture, les diff?rents documents de ser- vice des compagnies d'assurance, les copies ou extraits d'actes sous seing priv?, ?crits sur papier timbr? ou non timbr?, les partitions ou feuilles de musique manuscrites, et g?n?ralement toutes les pi?ces et tous les documents ?crits ? la main, qui n'ont pas le caract?re d'une correspondance actu- elle et personelle.

2. Les papiers d'affaires devront ?tre exp?di?s sous une bande mobile et conditionn?s de mani?re ? pouvoir ?tre facilement v?rifi?s.

     3. Les envois qui ne rempliraient pas les condi- tions ?nonc?es ci-dessus seront consid?r?s comme lettres non affranchies et tax?s en cons?quence.

XIV.

Correspondance avec les Pays etrangers.

1. Les Offices de l'Union qui ont des relations r?guli?res ?tablies avec des pays situ?s en dehors de l'Union admettront tous les autres Offices ?

6. Printed or lithographed stock and share lists, prices current, and market reports shall be admitted with the prices added in writing or by means of any impression whatever.

7. There shall not be admitted any other MS. additions, nor even those produced by means of typographical characters, if the latter tend to take from the packet its general character.

8. Such of the above-mentioned articles as shall not fulfil the foregoing conditions shall be con- sidered as unpaid letters and charged accordingly, with the sole exception of newspapers and printed papers, such as circulars, notices, &c., which shall not be forwarded in such cases.

XII.

Patterns of Merchandise.-Conditions of Form.

1. Patterns of merchandise shall only be admitted to the benefits of the reduced postage which is extended to them by Article 4 of the Treaty under the following conditions:

2. They must be placed in bags, or in boxes, or envelopes removable so as to admit of an easy examination.

3. They must not have any saleable value, nor bear any MS. writing other than the name or the trade or profession of the sender, the address of the person for whom the packet is intended, a manufacturer's or trade mark, numbers and prices.

4. It is forbidden to introduce these articles into a letter, or into a packet of any other kind, save in the case in which they form an integral part of of a particular work.

5. Patterns which are not in accordance with the requisite conditions shall be charged as letters, except those which are valuable. The latter shall not be forwarded, nor those the conveyance of which would be attended with risk or danger.

XIII.

Legal and Commercial Documents.

1. The following articles shall be considered as legal and commercial documents, and admitted as such to the reduced postage conferred by Art. 4 of the Treaty: Acts or deeds of all kinds drawn up by public functionaries, invoices, the various documents on the service of insurance companies, copies or extracts of deeds under private seal written upon stamped or unstamped paper, scores or sheets of MS. music, and in general all MS. papers and documents which have not the cha- racter of an actual and personal correspondence.

2. Commercial and legal documents must be sent under a moveable band, and made up so as to admit of their being easily examined.

3. Packets which do not fulfil the conditions above enumerated shall be considered as unpaid letters and charged accordingly.

XIV.

Correspondence with Foreign Countries.

1. The Offices of the Union which have regular relations established with countries situated beyond the Union shall admit all the other Offices to take

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profiter de ces relations pour l'?change de leurs correspondances, contre paiement des taxes dues pour le transport en dehors des limites de l'Union.

2. Ils auront, en cons?quence, ? fournir aux Offices int?ress?s un tableau conforme au mod?le joint au pr?sent r?glement sub. lit. C, et qui indi- quera les conditions de prix auxquelles pourront ?tre ?chang?es les correspondances ? exp?dier ou ? recevoir par les dites voies.

   3. Les changements introduits dans ces condi- tions devront ?tre notifi?s en temps opportun.

XV.

Correspondances mal dirig?es.

   Les objets de toute nature mal dirig?s seront, sans aucun d?lai, r?exp?di?s par la voie la plus directe vers leur destination, contre rembourse- ment ou bonification, s'il y a lieu, des taxes pour lesquels ils auraient ?t? port?s en compte.

XVI.

Rebuts.

1. Les correspondances qui seront tomb?es en rebut pour quelque cause que ce soit devront ?tre renvoy?es aussit?t apr?s leur mise en rebut par l'interm?diare des bureaux d'?change respectifs.

   2. Les rebuts renvoy?s seront enliass?s s?par?- ment et pourvus d'une ?tiquette portant le mot "Rebuts."

3. Ces des dits objets qui auront ?t? affranchis seront livr?s sans aucun compte.

   4. Les lettres non affranchies ou insuffisamment affranchies seront ?galement livr?es sans compte, pour autant qu'elles sont originaires d'un pays de l'Union.

5. Celles des dites correspondances qui se trou- veraient grev?es de d?bours seront port?es au cr?dit de l'Office qui en fait le renvoi. (Tableau No. I. de la feuille d'avis.)

XVII.

Comptabilit?.

  1. Chaque Administration fera ?tablir mensuel- lement, pour chaque d?p?che re?ue, un ?tat con- forme au mod?le annex? au pr?sent r?glement sub. lit. D, comprenant les correspondances inscrites aux feuilles d'avis de ses correspondants.

  2. Ces ?tats seront ensuite r?capitul?s dans un compte conforme au mod?le lit. E.

  3. Le compte accompagn? des ?tats et des feuilles d'avis (dont on d?tachera le tableau No. IV.) sera soumis ? la v?rification de l'Office cor- respondant, dans le courant du mois qui suit celui auquel il se rapporte.

4. Les comptes inensuels, apr?s avoir ?t? v?rifi?s et accept?s de part et d'autre, seront r?sum?s en un compte g?n?ral trimestriel par les soins de l'Administration de celui des deux pays qui sera plac? le premier dans l'ordre alphab?tique, sauf autre arrangement ? prendre ? cet ?gard par les Administrations int?ress?es.

  5. Ces divers comptes seront ?tablis en francs et centimes.

advantage of those relations for the exchange of their correspondence, on payment of the charges due for the conveyance beyond the limits of the Union.

2. They shall, consequently, furnish the Offices interested with a table similar to the specimen C. appended to the present Regulations, which shall indicate the conditions as to payment under which may be exchanged the correspondence to be sent or received by the said routes.

3. Due notice shall be given of any alterations introduced into those conditions.

XV.

Misdirected Correspondence.

Missent articles of all kinds shall be re-forward- ed without delay to their destination by the most direct route, subject, where the case occurs, to a charge or claim of the amounts for which they may have been originally brought to account.

XVI.

Undelivered Correspondence.

1. The correspondence which shall not be deli- vered, from whatever cause, shall be returned immediately through the respective offices of ex- change.

2. Returned letters shall be tied up separately, and inscribed with a label bearing the words "Re- turned letters."

3. Those articles which shall have been paid shall be returned without any clainr.

4. Unpaid or insufficiently paid letters shall, in like manner, be returned without claim, in so far as they may have originated in a country of the Union.

5. Those which may have been charged with foreign rates shall be entered to the credit of the Office making the return. (Table No. I. of the Letter Bill.)

XVII.

Accounts.

1. Each Office shall prepare monthly, for each mail received, a statement similar to the specimen D. appended to the present Regulations, compris- ing the correspondence brought to account on the letter bills received.

2. Those statements shall afterwards be incor- porated in an account similar to the specimen E.

3. The account, accompanied by the statements and the letter bills (from which table IV. shall be detached), shall be submitted to the examination of the corresponding Office during the month fol- lowing that to which it relates.

4. The monthly accounts, after having been mutually examined and accepted, shall be included in a quarterly general account to be prepared by the Office of that one of the two countries which shall be placed first in alphabetical order, in the absence of any other arrangement on this point which may be adopted by the Offices interested. 5. These several accounts shall be drawn up francs and centimes.

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6. Le solde r?sultant du compte g?n?ral sera pay? ? l'?tat cr?diteur en francs effectifs au moyen de traites tir?es sur des places ? d?signer d'avance et d'un commun accord.

XVIII.

P?riodes de Statistique.

     1. La statistique g?n?rale ? ?tablir en vertu de l'article 10, § 12, du Trait? pour r?gler le paiement des droits de transit sera dress?e en premier lieu, pendant sept jours cons?cutifs chaque fois, ? partir du 1er Ao?t 1875 et du 1er D?cembre de la m?me ann?e. Elle servira de base pour les paiements ? faire jusqu'au 30 Juin 1876.

2. Pour les statistiques ? ?tablir ult?rieurement, elles se feront ? partir du 1er Juin et du 1er D?- cembre.

3. Il sera proc?d? ? ces op?rations de statistique conform?ment aux dispositions des articles XIX. ? XXIII. suivants.

XIX.

Statistique du transit ? d?couvert.

la

      1. L'Office servant d'interm?diaire pour transmission des correspondances en transit ? d?- couvert, re?ues directement d'un autre Office, dres- sera d'avance, pour chaque relation, un tableau d'apr?s le formulaire lit. F., dans lequel il indi- quera, en distinguant au besoin les diverses voies d'acheminement, les prix de transit,. au poids, ? payer ? tous les pays interm?diaires ? partir de la fronti?re de sortie de l'Office exp?diteur jusqu'? la fronti?re d'entr?e de l'Office destinataire. Au besoin, il se renseignera en temps utile, aupr?s des Offices des pays ? traverser, sur les voies que de- vront suivre les correspondances et sur les prix ? leur appliquer.

      2. Apr?s avoir dress? ce formulaire, le dit Office en remettra un double ? l'Office exp?diteur int?- ress?, pour servir de base ? un d?compte sp?cial ? ?tablir entre eux du chef de ce transit.

      3. Le bureau d'?change exp?diteur renseignera dans un tableau d'apr?s le forinulaire lit. G., qu'il joindra ? son envoi, le poids global, en deux cat?- gories, des correspondances qu'il livrera en transit au bureau d'?change correspondant; et celui-ci, apr?s v?rification, prendra livraison de ces corres- pondances pour les acheminer vers leurs destina- tions en les confondant avec les siennes propres pour le paiement des droits de transit ult?rieurs.

      4. Le d?compte particulier dont il est question ci-dessus sera dress? par l'Office qui re?oit les cor- respondances en transit, et soumis ? la v?rification de l'Office exp?diteur.

XX.

Statistique du transit en D?p?ches closes.

       1. Les correspondances exp?di?es en d?p?ches closes ? travers le territoire d'un ou de plusieurs autres Offices devront faire l'objet d'un relev?, formulaire lit. H. Le bureau d'?change exp?di- teur inserira ? la feuille d'avis, pour le bureau

6. The balance resulting from the general ac- count shall be paid to the country to which it is due in francs in cash, by means of bills drawn upon places to be determined beforehand by mu- tual consent.

XVIII.

Periods for Statistics.

1. The general statistical account to be taken by virtue of § 12, Art. 10 of the Treaty for the purpose of regulating the payment of the transit rates, shall be prepared, in the first instance, during seven consecutive days on each occasion, from the 1st August 1875, and from the 1st Decem- ber in the same year. It shall serve as a basis for the payments to be made up to the 30th June 1876.

2. The subsequent statistical accounts shall be taken for the periods commencing on the 1st June and 1st December respectively.

3. These statistical operations shall be carried out in conformity with the stipulations of Arts. XIX. to XXIII. following.

XIX.

Statistics of Transit in Open Mails.

1. The Office serving as the medium for the transmission of correspondence in transit in open mails received directly from another Office shall prepare beforehand for each separate service a table, according to the form F., in which it shall indi- cate, distinguishing, if needful, the different routes of transmission, the transit rates to be paid, by weight, to all the intermediate countries, starting from the frontier of exit of the despatching Office up to the frontier of entry of the office of destina- tion. If needful, it shall communicate in due time with the Offices of the countries to be traversed, as to the route which the correspondence shall take, and as to the rates to be paid upon it.

2. After having prepared this table, the said Office shall forward a copy of it to the despatch- ing Office interested, in order to serve as the basis of a special account to be established between them with reference to this transit.

3. The despatching Office of exchange shall communicate in a table according to the specimen form G., which it shall join to its despatch, the total weight, in two categories, of the correspond- ence which it shall deliver in transit to the cor- responding office of exchange; and the latter, after verification, shall undertake the further transmis- sion of the correspondence to its destination in mixing it with its own, in respect to the payment of the further transit rates.

4. The special account above referred to shall be prepared by the Office which receives the cor- respondence in transit, and shall be submitted to the examination of the despatching Office.

XX.

Statistics of Transit in Closed Mails.

1. The correspondence forwarded in closed mails. across the territory of one or more other Offices shall form the object of a statement similar to speci- men H. The despatching office of exchange shall enter in the letter bill for the receiving office of ex-

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d'?change distinataire de la d?p?che, le poids net des lettres et celui des imprim?s, &c., sans dis- tinction de l'origine de ces correspondances. Ces indications seront v?rifi?es par le bureau desti- nataire, lequel aura ? ?tablir, ? la fin de la p?riode de statistique, le relev? mentionn? ci-dessus, en autant d'exp?ditions qu'il y aura d'Offices in- t?ress?s, y compris celui du lieu de d?part.

2. Ces relev?s seront soumis ? la v?rification du bureau exp?diteur et, apr?s avoir ?t? accept?s par lui, il en sera envoy? un exemplaire ? chacun des Offices interm?diaries.

XXI.

Comptes du transit.

  Le tableau lit. G. et le relev? lit. H. seront r?sum?s dans un compte particulier, par lequel on ?tablira le prix annuel de transit revenant ? chaque Office, en multipliant par 26 les totaux r?unis des deux p?riodes. Le soin d'?tablir ce compte incombera ? l'Office cr?diteur, sauf autre arrangement intervenir d'un commun accord.

XXII.

Transit des Cartes-correspondance.

Les cartes-correspondance seront assimil?es aux lettres en ce qui concerne le paiement des droits de transit. Ces objets devront en cons?quence ?tre compris dans la pes?e des lettres.

XXIII.

Exemption des Droits de transit.

Sont exempts de la bonification des frais de transit territoriaux et maritimes les correspon- dances r?exp?di?es et mal dirig?es, les rebuts, les mandats de poste, les pi?ces de comptabilit?, et autres documents relatifs au service postal.

XXIV.

Poids des journaux et des imprim?s.

 Il est admis par mesure d'exception que les Etats qui, ? cause de leur r?gime int?rieur, ne pourraient adopter le type de poids d?cimal m?trique, auront la facult? d'y substituer l'once avoirdupois (28.3465 grammes), en assimilant une demi-once ? 15 grammes et deux onces ? 50 grammes, et d'?lever, au besoin, la limite du port simple des journaux ? quatre onces, mais sous la condition expresse que dans ce dernier cas le port des jour- naux ne soit pas inf?rieur ? 10 centimes et qu'il soit per?u un port entier par num?ro de journal, alors m?me que plusieurs journaux se trouveraient group?s dans un m?me envoi.

XXV.

Monnaies; Bijoux.

On n'admettra point au transport par la poste aucune lettre ou autre envoi qui contiendrait soit de l'or ou de l'argent monnay?, soit des bijoux ou des effets pr?cieux, soit tout objet quelconque passible de droits de douane.

change the net weight of the letters, and of the printed papers, &c., without distinction, of the ori- gin of the correspondence. These entries shall be verified by the receiving office, which shall prepare, at the end of the period for taking the statistics, the statement above mentioned; in as many copies as there are Offices interested, including the Office of the place of final despatch.

2. These statements shall be submitted to the verification of the despatching office, and, after having been accepted by it, a copy of the same shall be sent to each of the intermediate Offices.

XXI.

Transit Accounts.

The table G. and the statement H. shall be incor- porated in a special account, by which shall be de- termined the annual amount of transit payable to each Office, in multiplying by 26 the combined to- tals of the two periods. The duty of preparing this account shall fall upon the Office having to receive payment, subject to any other arrangement to be adopted by common consent.

XXII.

Transit of Post Cards.

Post cards shall be assimilated to letters in so far as concerns the payment of the transit rates. Those articles must consequently be included in the weight of the letters.

XXIII.

Exemption from Transit Rates.

The following articles are exempt from payment of the costs of territorial transit and sea convey-

ance:

Redirected and missent correspondence, undeli- vered correspondence, post office money orders, documents of accounts, and other documents re- lating to the postal service.

XXIV.

Weight of Newspapers and Printed Papers.

As an exceptional measure, it is agreed that the states which, in consequence of their internal re- gulations, are unable to adopt the decimal metrical system of weight, shall have the right to substitute for it the ounce avoirdupois (28.3465 grammes), by assimilating a half-ounce to 15 grammes, and two ounces to 50 grammes, and to raise, if need- ful, the limit of the single rate of postage of news- papers to four ounces, but under the express con- dition that, in the latter case, the postage on news- papers be not less than 10 centimes, and that an entire rate of postage be charged for each copy of the newspaper, even though several newspapers be included in the same packet.

XXV.

Money; Jewelry.

There shall not be admitted for conveyance by the post any letter or other packet which may contain either gold or silver money, jewels or precious articles, or any other article whatever liable to Customs duties.

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XXVI.

Cartes-correspondance et lettres non

admies au transport.

Il ne sera pas donn? cours aux cartes-corres- pondance qui ne seraient pas compl?tement affran- chies. Chaque Administration aura, en outre, la facult? de ne pas exp?dier ou de ne pas admettre dans son service les cartes-correspondance portant des inscriptions qui seraient interdites par les dispositions l?gales ou r?glementaires en vigueur dans le pays. Il en sera de m?me pour les lettres et les autres objets de correspondance qui porte- raient ext?rieurement des inscriptions de l'esp?ce.

XXVII.

Bureau International.

1. L'Administration sup?rieure des Postes de la Conf?deration Suisse est d?sign?e pour organiser le Bureau international institu? par l'art. 15 du Trait?. Ce bureau commencera ? fonctionner aussit?t apr?s l'?change des ratifications du Trait?.

2. Les frais communs du Bureau International ne doivent pas d?passer, par ann?e, la somme de 75,000 francs, non compris les frais sp?ciaux auxquels donneront lieu les r?unions p?riodiques du Congr?s Postal. Cette somme pourra ?tre augment?e ult?rieurement, du consentement de toutes les Administrations contractantes.

     3. L'Administration d?sign?e par § 1. ci-dessus surveillera les d?penses du Bureau international, fera les avances n?cessaires, et ?tablira le compte annuel, que sera communiqu? ? toutes les autres Administrations.

     4. Pour la r?partition des frais, les pays con- tractants et ceux qui seraient admis ult?rieure- ment ? adh?rer ? l'Union Postale, seront divis?s en six classes contribuant chacune dans la propor tion d'un certain nombre d'unit?s, savoir:

1re classe

2€

25 unit?s.

XXVI.

Post Cards and letters not admitted to

Conveyance.

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Post cards which are not fully prepaid shall not be forwarded. Each Office shall have, moreover, the right not to forward or not to admit in its service post cards bearing any description of writing which may be forbidden by the statutory or administrative enactments in force in the country. The same shall be the case for letters and other articles which may bear externally any writing of the character referred to.

XXVII. International Office.

1. The Administration of the Posts of the Swiss Confederation is selected to organise the Interna- tional Office established by Art. 15 of the Treaty. That Office shall commence its functions imme- diately after the exchange of the ratifications of the Treaty.

2. The ordinary expense of the International Office must not exceed the sum of 75,000 francs annually, exclusive of the special expenses to which the periodical meetings of the Postal Con- gress may give rise. That sum may be increased ultimately, with the consent of all the contracting Offices.

3 The Administration named in par. 1. above shall superintend the expenses of the International Office, shall make the necessary advances, and shall prepare the annual account, which shall be communicated to all the other Offices.

4. For the division of the expenses, the contract-- ing countries and those which may be hereafter admitted to join the Postal Union shall be divided into six classes, each contributing in the proportion. of a certain number of units, viz. :-

1st class

25 units.

20

""

9.9

3e

-

15

19

""

4€

99

""

5e

6o

99

17

10

5

3

""

     5. Ces coefficients seront multipli?s par le nom- bre des pays de chaque classe et la somme des produits ainsi obtenus fournira le nombre d'unit?s par lequel la d?pense totale doit ?tre divis?e. La quotient donnera le montant de l'unit? de d?pense.

     6. Les pays contractants sont class?es ainsi qu'il suit, en vue de la r?partition des frais:

1re classe: Allemagne, Autriche-Hongrie, Etats- Unis d'Am?rique, France, Grande - Bretagne, Italie, Russie, Turquie.

2e classe: Espagne.

3 classe: Belgique, Egypte, Pays-Bas, Rouma-

nie, Su?de.

4o classe: Danemark, Norv?ge, Portugal, Suisse.

5o classe: Gr?ce, Serbie.

6 classe: Luxembourg.

2nd

9.9

3rd

4th

5th

97.

6th

""

20

""

15

11

10

5 3

""

5. These co-efficients shall be multiplied by the number of countries of each class, and the total of the products thus obtained shall furnish the number of units by which the whole expense shall be di- vided. The quotient will give the amount of the unit of expense.

6. The contracting countries are classified as follows, in view of the division of the expenses:-

1st class: Germany, Austro-Hungary, United States of America, France, Great Britain, Italy, Russia, Turkey.

2nd class: Spain.

3rd class: Belgium, Egypt, Netherlands, Rou-

mania, Sweden.

4th class: Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Swit-

zerland.

5th class: Greece, Servia.

6th class: Luxemburg.

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  7. Le Bureau international servira d'interm?- diaire aux notifications r?guli?res et g?n?rales qui int?ressent les relations internationales. Il rece- vra ?galement de chaque Administration les docu- ments publi?s sur le service int?rieur.

8. Chaque Administration fera parvenir dans le 1er semestre de chaque ann?e au Bureau internatio- nal une s?rie compl?te des renseignements statis- tiques se rapportant ? l'ann?e pr?c?dente sous forme de tableaux dress?s d'apr?s les indications du Bureau international, qui distribuera ? cet effet des formules toutes pr?par?es. Il r?unira ces renseignements en une statistique g?n?rale, qui sera distribu?e ? toutes les Administrations.

  9. Le Bureau international r?digera, ? l'aide des documents qui sont mis ? sa disposition, un journal sp?cial en langues Allemande, Anglaise et Fran?aise.

10. Les num?ros de ce journal, de m?me que tous les documents publi?s par le Bureau interna- tional, seront distribu?s aux Administrations de l'Union, dans la proportion du nombre des unit?s contributives mentionn?s § 4. Les exemplaires et documents suppl?mentaires qui seraient r?clam?s seront pay?s ? part d'apr?s leur prix de revient. Les demandes de cette nature devront ?tre for- mul?es en temps opportun.

11. Le Bureau international devra se tenir, en tout temps, ? la disposition des membres de l'Union, pour leur fournir, sur les questions re- latives au service international des postes, les renseignements sp?ciaux dont ils pourraient avoir

besoin.

 12. Lorsqu'il aura soumis aux Administrations la solution d'une question qui r?clame l'assenti- ment de tous les membres de l'Union, ceux qui n'auront point fait parvenir leur r?ponse dans le d?lai de quatre mois seront consid?r?s comme

consentants.

 13. L'Administration du pays o? doit si?ger le prochain Congr?s postal pr?parera, avec le con- cours du Bureau international, les travaux du Congr?s.

 14. Le directeur du Bureau international as- sistera aux s?ances du Congr?s et prendra part aux discussions, sans voix d?lib?rative.

 15. Il fera, sur sa gestion, un rapport annuel, qui sera communiqu? ? tous les membres de l'Union.

16. La langue officielle du Bureau international sera la langue Fran?aise.

XXVIII. Langue.

1. Les feuilles d'avis, les comptes, et autres formulaires ? l'usage des Administrations de l'Union seront, en r?gle g?n?rale, r?dig?s en langue Fran?aise, ? moins que les Administrations int?ress?es n'en disposent autrement par une entente directe.

2. En ce qui concerne la correspondance de service, l'?tat de choses actuel sera maintenu, sauf autre arrangement ? intervenir ult?rieurement et d'un commun accord entre les Administrations int?ress?es.

7. The International Office shall serve as the medium for the regular and general notifications which concern international relations. It shall equally receive from each Office published docu- ments relative to its inland service.

8. Each Office shall furnish the International Office, in the first half of each year, with a complete series of statistical details relating to the previous year, in the form of tables prepared according to directions from the International Office, which shall distribute with that view forins properly prepared. It shall incorporate those details in a general statistical report, which shall be distributed to all the Offices.

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9. The International Office shall publish, by the aid of the ducuments which are put at its disposal, a special journal in the German, English and French languages.

10. The numbers of this journal, as well as all the documents published by the International Office, shall be distributed to the Offices of the Union in the proportion of the number of contri- buting units mentioned in par. 4. Any additional copies and documents which may be applied for shall be paid for separately at prime cost. Appli- cations of this nature should be made in due time.

11. The International Office shall hold itself always at the disposal of the members of the Union any special for the purpose of furnishing them with information they may require upon questions relating to the International Postal Service.

12. When it shall have submitted to the solution of the several Offices a question which requires the assent of all the members of the Union, those which shall not have sent in their reply within a period of four months shall be considered as giving their consent.

13. The Office of the country in which the next Postal Congress is to be held, shall prepare, with the assistance of the International Office, the business to be submitted to the Congress.

14. The director of the International Office shall be present at the sittings of the Congress and shall take part in the discussions, but without the power of voting.

15. There shall be issued, under his superin- tendence, an annual report, which shall be com- municated to all the members of the Union.

16. The official language of the International Office shall be the French language.

XXVIII. Language.

1. The letter bills, accounts, and other forms used dy the Post Offices of the Union shall, as a general rule, be drawn up in the French language, unless the offices interested arrange otherwise by direct agreement.

2. As regards official correspondence, the pre- sent state of things shall be maintained, unless any other arrangement should subsequently be agreed upon by common consent between the Offices interested.

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XXIX.

Ressort de l'Union.

Seront consid?r?s comme appartenant ? l'Union g?n?rale des Postes:

1° L'Islande et les iles Faro?, comme faisant

partie du Danemark.

2o Les ?les Bal?ares, les ?les Canaries, les pos- sessions Espagnoles de la c?te septentrionale d'Afrique, et les ?tablissements de poste de l'Espagne sur la c?te occidentale du Maroc, comme faisant partie de l'Espagne.

3° L'Alg?rie, comme faisant partie de la France. 4° L'?le de Malte, comme relevant de l'Admi- nistration des Postes de la Grande-Bretagne. 5o Mad?re et les A?ores, comme faisant partie

du Portugal.

6o Le Grand-Duch? de Finlande, comme faisant

partie int?grante de l'Empire de Russie.

XXX.

Dur?e du R?glement.

Le pr?sent R?glement sera ex?cutoire ? partir du jour de la mise en vigueur du Trait? du 9 Octobre 1874. Il aura la m?me dur?e que ce Trait?, ? moins qu'il ne soit modifi? d'un commun accord entre les parties int?ress?es.

Berne, le 9 Octobre 1874.

Sign?

Pour la Grande-Bretagne

""

l'Allemagne

""

""

l'Autriche

la Hongrie

la Belgique

le Danemark

l'Egypte

l'Espagne

-

les Etats Unis d'Am?rique

""

la France

""

la Gr?ce

""

l'Italie

""

le Luxembourg

""

la Norv?ge

""

les Pays-Bas

le Portugal la Roumanie

la Russie

la Serbie

·

""

la Su?de

·

la Suisse

""

""

la Turquie

-

XXIX.

District of the Union.

419

The following shall be cosidered as belonging to the General Postal Union :-

1. Iceland and the Faroe Islands, as forming part of Denmark.

2. The Balearic Isles, the Canary Islands, the Spanish possessions on the Northern Coast of Africa, and the Postal establishments of Spain upon the Western Coast of Marocco, as forming part of Spain.

3. Algeria, as forming part of France. 4. The Island of Malta, as subordinate to the

Post Office of Great Britain.

5. Madeira and the Azores, as forming part of

Portugal.

6. The Grand Duchy of Finland, as forming an

integral part of the Empire of Russia.

XXX.

Duration of the Regulations.

The present Regulations shall be put into execution on the day on which the Treaty of the 9th October 1874 comes into force. They shall have the same duration as that Treaty, unless they should be modified by common consent between the parties interested.

Berne, 9th October 1874.

-

WM. JAS. PAGE,

STEPHAN.

G?NTHER.

LE BARON DE KOLBENSTEINER. PILHAL.

SM. GERVAY.

P. HEIM.

FASSIAUX. VINCHENT. J. GIFE. FENGER. MUZZI BEY.

ANGEL MANSI.

EMILIO C. DE NAVASCUES. JOSEPH H. BLACKFAN.

A. MANSOLAS. ALB. B?TANT.

TANTESIO. VON ROBE.

C. OPPEN.

HOFSTEDE.

B. SWEERTS DE LANDAS WYBORGH.

EDUARDO LESSA.

GEORGE F. LAHOVARI.

S BARON VELHO.

GEORGES POGGENPOHL.

MLADEN Z. RADOJKOVITSCH.

W. Roos.

EUG?NE BOREL.

NAEFF.

DR. J. HEER.

YANCO MACRIDI.

420 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

de

Administration des Postes

A.

Correspondance avec l'Office

de.

FEUILLE D'AVIS.

(Timbre du bureau exp?diteur.)

?

D?p?che du bureau d'?change pour le bureau d'?change

D?part du

Arriv?e le

d

d

187 ? h.

m. du

187 ? h.

m. du

I. Avoir de l'Office d'?change exp?diteur.

D?BOURS.

(Port ?tranger, taxe des correspondances

r?exp?di?es)

Fr.

Cs.

II. Avoir de l'Office d'?change destinataire.

a. Objets ordinaires

BONIFICA-

TIONS

(Taxes, etc.)

b. Objets recommand?s

Timbre du bureau exp?diteur.

?

IV. ENVOIS RECOMMANDES.

Nos. d'ordre

Timbre d'origine.

1.

1

2

3

4

6

00

9

10

Fr.

Cs.

Timbre du bureau destinataire.

?

Num?ros de registre des bureaux d'origine, ou noms des destinataires et lieux de destination.

3.

A bonifer ? l'Office d'?change destinataire.

Droit de recommandation.

Observations.

Port ?tranger.

4.

5.

6.

Fr.

Cs.

Fr.

Cs.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 20TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

III. D?P?CHES CLOSES.

421

Bureau d'origine.

Bureau de destination.

Nombre des d?p?ches closes.

Observations.

Num?ros de r?gistre des bureaux

A bonifier ? l'office d'?change destinataire.

No. d'ordre.

Timbre d'origine.

d'origine, ou noms des

Observations.

destinataires et lieux de destination.

Port ?tranger.

Droit de recommandation.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Fr.

Cs.

Fr.

Cs.

=

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

20

21

etc.

Totaux

Total g?n?ral, ? reporter au Tableau No. II. lit. b

L'employ? du bureau exp?diteur :

L'employ? du bureau destinataire :

:

422

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

Administration des Postes

d

B.

Correspondance avec l'Office

d

BULLETIN DE V?RIFICATION

pour la rectification et la constatation des erreurs et irr?gularit?s de toute nature reconnues dans la

d?p?che du bureau d'?change d

Exp?dition du

187

?.

h.

9

pour le bureau d'?change d

m. du

Num?ros des

tableaux de la feuille d'avis.

1.

D?signation des correspondances.

D?claration du bureau d'?change

V?rification du

exp?diteur.

bureau d'?change destinataire.

Causes de la rectification.

3.

4.

5.

Fr.

Cts.

Fr.

Cts.

ERREURS DE COMPTE.

AUTRES ERREURS OU IRR?GULARIT?S.

*

(Manque de la d?p?che, manque d'objets. recommand?s ou de la feuille d'avis, d?p?che spoli?e, lac?r?e, en mauvais ?tat, etc., etc.)

A

le

"

187.

Vu et accept?

A

le

>

187_______.

Les employ?s du bureau d'?change destinataire: Le chef du bureau d'?change exp?diteur :

Administration des Postes

d...

C.

TABLEAU

indiquant les conditions auxquelles pourront ?tre ?chang?es ? d?couvert entre les Administrations de l'Union postale et l'Administration d

                        les lettres et les autres objets de correspon- dance originaires ou ? destination des pays ?trangers auxquel cette derni?re Administration sert d'interm?diarie.

les!

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876. 423

TABLEAU indiquant les conditions auxquelles pourront ?tre ?chang?es ? d?couvert entre les Administrations de l'Union postale et l'Administration d. lettres et les autres objets de correspondance originaires ou ? destination des pays ?trangers auxquels cette derni?re Administration sert d'interm?diaire.

No.

Pays de destination ou

d'origine.

Condition de l'affranchise-

ment.

3.

LETTRES ORDINAIRES.

Limite de l'affranchise-

ment.

Poids en

grammes d'une lettre

simple.

5.

Lettres

affranchies

Lettres non

affranchies

pour l'?tranger. de l'?tranger.

BONIFICA-

TIONS.

D?BOURS.

(Port ?tranger.) (Port ?tranger.)]

6.

7.

Fr.

Cs.

Fr.

8

LETTRES RECOMMAND?ES.

Poids en

BONIFICATIONS.

JOURNAUX OU AUTRES IMPRIM?S.

ECHANTILLONS DE MARCHANDISES.

Poids

Bonifications.

>

Observations.

grammes d'une lettre

Poids

en grammes

Bonifications.

en grammes

Droit de

simple.

recomman-

Port.

d'un paquet (Port ?tranger.) simple.

d'un paquet (Port ?tranger.)

simple.

dation.

8.

9.

10.

11.

Fr.

Cs.

12.

13.

14.

15.

Fr.

Fr.

C's.

421

d_

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

Administration des Postes

du contenu des d?p?ches du bureau d

D.

ETAT MENSUEL

d

D?part de.

h.

m. du

Mois de

? 187

Num?ros des articles des comptes.

II.

Dates.

I.

Avoir de l'Office d'?change exp?diteur.'

a. Objets ordinaires.

Avoir de l'Office d'?change destinataire.

b. Objets recommand?s.

1.

3.

Fr.

Cts.

Fr.

Cts.

Fr.

Cts.

1

J

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

29

30

31

Totaux

Correspondance avec l'Office

d.

Observations,

pour le bureau

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876. 425

Administration des Postes

d

E.

Correspondance avec l'Office

d

COMPTE

des Etats Mensuels de feuilles d'avis des bureaux.

pour les bureaux

Mois de

Num?ros des articles des comptes.

187

D?signation des d?p?ches.

II.

Nos.

d'ordre.

I.

Avoir de l'Office d'?change destinataire.

Observations.

Origine. Destination.

Avoir de l'Office d'?change exp?diteur.

a. Objets ordinaires.

b. Objets recommand?s.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Fr.

Cts.

Fr.

Cts.

Fr.

Cts.

Totaux

F.

Office exp?diteur

TRANSIT A D?COUVERT.

TABLEAU

Office destinataire r?exp?diteur.

indiquant les prix de transit pour les correspondances transmises ? d?couvert par l'Office des Postes

d

? l'Office des Postes de

Prix de transit par kilogramme

No. d'ordre.

1.

Pays de destination

ou de sortie.

de lettres.

de journaux, etc.

Observations.

pour

le parcours par.

3.

4.

5.

6.

Fr.

Cts.

426

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876.

Office exp?diteur

du Bureau d'?change de

C.

TRANSIT A D?COUVERT.

D?P?CHE

Office destinataire r?exp?diteur.

pour le Bureau d'?change d exp?di?e le

187

m. du

Prix de transit par kilogramme

D?claration du bureau d'?change exp?diteur.

V?rification du bureau d'?change destinataire.

No. d'ordre.

Pays de destination ou de sortie.

de lettres.

de journaux, etc.

Lettres.

Journaux, etc.

Journaux,

Lettres.

etc.

3.

4.

5.

2.

1.

Fr.

Cts.

Grammes,

6.

Gramines.

7.

Grammes.

8.

Grammes.

Office exp?diteur

DEPECHES du Bureau d'?change. pour le Bureau d'?change. exp?di?s en transit par

H.

TRANSIT CLOS.

Office destinataire

Dates.

D?P?CHE

du bureau d'?change.

pour le bureau d'?change.

D?P?CHE

du bureau d'?change pour le bureau d'?change.

D?P?CHE

du bureau d'?change.

pour le bureau d'?chang?.

Poids net.

Poids net.

Poids net.

Lettres.

Journaux, etc.

3.

Lettres.

4.

Journaux, etc.

1.

Grammes.

Grammes.

Grammes.

5.

Grammes.

Lettres.

6.

Grammes.

Journaux, etc.

7.

Grammes.

Totaux

Vu et accept?:

le..

le

187

Le Chef du Bureau d'?change destinataire :

187...

Le Chef du Bureau d'?change expeditcur :

No. 172.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876. .427

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

      Notice is hereby given, that the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to confirm the appointment of Mr. JAMES DYER BALL to be Fourth Master at the Central School.

By Command,

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th September, 1876.

No. 173.

GOVERNMENT} NOTIFICATION.

      It is hereby notified that, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 11 of 1844, Tuesday, the 7th of November next, is fixed for a special Sessions of the Justices of the Peace, to be held at the Police Magistrates' Office at 11 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, for the purpose of considering applications for Licences for the sale of Spirituous and Fermented Liquors during the year commenc- ing on 1st December next.

      Applications for such Licences must be lodged at the Police Magistrates' Office, at least Ten days before the Sessions, in the Form prescribed in the said Ordinance, and no application will, after that period, be received for submission to the Sessions.

Printed Forms of Application may be obtained by intending Applicants at the Police Magistrates' Office, between the hours of 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. daily.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th September, 1876.

NOTICE.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

      Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, are hereby informed that the Rates for the Fourth Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of October next.

      It is requested that such Rates may be paid before the 31st October, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th September, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Registration to Bangkok.

C. MAY,

Acting Colonial Treasurer.

      Her Britannic Majesty's Consul General for Siam has been good enough to make arrangements by means of which correspondence can be Registered to Bangkok, at the usual local charge of 8 cents.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 25th September, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

      During the N.E. Monsoon, the Charterers and Agents of sailing ships for Manila are requested to give notice to this Office of the departures of such ships.

No correspondence will be forwarded to Manila by sailing vessel but such as is specially so directed.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 25th September, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

      Correspondence for New Zealand may now be forwarded vi? Torres Straits when specially directed for that route, otherwise it will be sent by way of Galle.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 18th September, 1876.

ALFRED LISTER,

Postmaster General.

THE HONGKong goverNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876. 429

NOTIFICATION.

       It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the open Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

Andrews, C. S. 1 Ahoo

Aflague, Ma-

            riano Abel, Otto Andersen, L.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &e.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 29th September, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

De la Saux, E. A. 2

Harrison, Thos. I

Hally, Galto

1

Hillyer, J

1

Heavers, Thos. 1

Hossam, T. E. 1

Howlam, F.

1

1

}

1

11

}

Bammann, Andr? 1 Burlingame,

            Dr. J. S. Bailey, Frank 1 Bristow, H. B. 2 Boluer,Master J. 1

Eades, Harry 1 Escribano, Eusebio

Fereira, Mrs.

C. M.

Fryer, Mr. Farnham,

Capt. John Freshfield & Williams, (Solicitors)

}

Homer, John

Horsenberg, M. 1 regd.

Jesus, Caro-

} 1

lina de Johansen, A. 1 Johnston, Robt. 2

Letters. Papers.

Meyher, Mr. 1

Mulloy, Patrick 1 Moor, Mrs. A. 1 regd.

Mackay, G. S. 2 Mahomed,

Peterson, Jo-

seph Pack Quen Soong,

Mrs. Quang Loy

Hojeebhoy

}

1 regd.

Rush

Madsen, S. N. 1

May, Nathan 1

Mackintosh, Jas. 1

Napier, Hon. W. 1 Namman,

Capt. J. R.

}

Chadwick, E. 1

Cuthill, W.

1

Kerr, Joseph

1

Olsen, Emil

}:

Gandini,

1

Kaler, Mr.

1

Lorenzo

King, W. C.

Gilbei, Mrs. E. 1

Kundsen, Ju-

lius, for-

Grinberg, Joseph 1 regd.

merly sailor 1

Greif, L.

1

on board the

Greig, James

1

Ching-Too

I

Gale, T.

1

Green, Mr.

1

Larsen, Soren

Chaumant, Monsr.

Dai, Loin Davidson,

John R.

Duncan,

Alfred H.

Gifford, W. H. 1

Prina, Anto. J. 1 Polo, Miss Rita 1 Penss, Johann 1 Pond, Mrs. J. A. 3 Pugh, Wm. Pichoff,

Madame

Ryall, Hy. Reilly, Jas. Russell, Thos.

Robt.

Letters. Papers.

}

}

2

}

Smith, Daniel P. 2 Steeves, Dr.

H. D. Scott, Mrs. H. 1 Steele, Alex. Scott, Charles 1 Seigo, Marie Sechtaqure, Telman Silva, A. da

St. John, Miss

}

Tallers, Wolf Tong Heng Thomas, J.,

formerly of the S.S. Mecca

Lets. Pprs.

#

1 regd.

1

Verner, Sir W. 1 Vengaruti,

1

Domenico Vicary, Capt. 1

Webber, Capt. 1 regd.

Yuen Tong Hook1 Yap Co Cheong 1 Yan Cheong

Yeek Yan Acheong

Yan Alock

1

1

Yan King Cheong 1 Young Hing

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Adela

1

Charlotte

Flodden

4

Jerfalcon

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Pprs.

1

Abbey Cowper 9

1

Andrews

Florence

1

John Milton 8

Mecca, s.s. Melbrek

4

5

4

Riga, s.8. Rifle

4 1

3

Almstene

1

Caroline

2

Fire Queen

1

Miss Kilmansegg 1

2

Russell

1

Ascalion

1

Charity

1

Fookien, s.s.

Cingalee

1

Killarney, s.s. Kassa

1

1

Novelty

Blair Athol

2

City of Exeter 1 regd.

Kirkland

1

Griffe

Berwick, s.s.

2

Chateaubriand

1

Nightingale 3 Northern Chief 2

24

Roy Lodge Rajah, 8.8.

13

1

Golden Russett 1

Bedfordshire

1

Concordia

1

Lavinar

1

Nearchus

2

Beemah

2

Carrisbrooke

1 regd.

Georgina

1

Lord Macaulay 3

Norman Court 1

Beemaho

Licka Till

1

Berrace, s.8.

1

Dora

1

Henri

1

Lion

1

Benledi, s.s. 1

Hylton Castle 1

Lebanon

1

Otago

8

Sir Wm. Wallace4 Sarah Nicholson 3 Sir Harry Parkes1 Selina Weilant 1 Sophie Plimuth 1 Scotia

5

1

1

~

Ousuri

10

Banian

8 1 regd. E. M. Young

1

Hassa

1

Lucia

Burton Stather 3

Elmstone

14

1

Helens

Ocean Beauty 2

Salerno

1

1

East Lamand

1

Hope

May

3

Ocean Ranger 1

Carmarthen-

shire Chinaman

Carricks

Chingtoo Catherstone Celestial Queen 10

}

Edward Poussell 1

Matago

1

Union Uzzeah

1

1

1

E. P. Bouverie 1

Isles of the Southi

Minam

1

Paraguay, s.s.

Everly

1

Importer

1

Matle Horne

1

Pearl, s.s.

1

1

M

2

1

4

Flying Eagle 1 Frederic Tudor 1 Flintshire, s.s. 1

Juan F. Pearson 3

John Nicholson 1 Jas. Venicombe 2

Maria Cruzik Mystery Mary L. Stone 1 Marie Alfred

1

Paradise

1

Veirdo, s.s.

1

1

1

Rookwood Rebecca

21

2

White Eagle

1

William Fruing 3

Letters.

Beta

For H. M. Ships.

Growler

Letter.

1

Letters.

Nassau

2

Athen?um.

A. & E. Cohens, p.c.

British Mer. Gazette. British Trade Journal. Bremer Handelsbladd. Banffshire Journal. Builder.

China Prospectus, Scot- tish Imperial Insr. Co.

City of Glasgow Life

Assurance Co. Christian Herald.

Daily Telegraph, April 4. Daily Recorder, June 17. Die Presse.

Das Neue Blatt. Davis' Sun's True Bear- ing or Azimuth Tables.

Echo de la Fronti?re.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Edinburgh Medical Mis- Illustreret Tidende.

sionary Society. Eedicht Sammulonug.

Freie Press.

Greenock Advertiser. Geneeskundige Courant.

Home News. H. F. Jorss Manchester,

(Sample of Calico).

Mayflower.

Mrs. Brown Spelling Bees.

John Broadwood & Son Otago Witness.

Piano cir.

Kladderadatsch. K?niglich Privilegirte

Berlinische Zeitung.

Leisure Hour.

Detained for Postage.

Cains, Mr. J. S., care of Fred. Skene, San Francisco, 3 Papers. Dixon, Miss Jennie, Ohio,.............

Drown, Thos. P., Atlantic Bank, Boston Mass, U.S.A., 1 Ebrahim Noormahomed, Bangkok,

..1 Paper.

""

.1 Letter.

Hall, Mrs. M. A., San Francisco,..

......2 Papers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 29th September, 1876.

Overland Mail, June 23.

Photographs.

Review and Reformer.

South Pacific Times. Schweizer Grenz Post.

S. & C. Nordlinger, (Cot- ton Thread Samples.) Sentinella Bresciana. Statesman.

The Mail.

Umbrella Handles.

Weser Zeitung. Ward Lock & Tyler's List of Books, &c.

Rodrigues, Miguel, Porto Rico,... Schuren, E., (Fotografia), Manila, Smith, M. L., Saco Maine, U.S.A., Soenszan, F. A. W., Chief Officer Swedish Ship

Louis de Geir, Batavia,

...1 Letter. ...1

>>

.2 Papers.

..1 Letter.

1878.

HANHOU OFFICE,

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK, HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

430

THE

HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT

GAZETTE,

30TH

WINDS

WINDS

WINDS

THERMOMET: R.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

BAY0-

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO-

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO-

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO-

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0 TO 12.

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

THERMOMETER.

Bora.

DATE.

METE

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THER, METER

THER. METER

WEA-BARO- THER,METER!

0 TO 12. WEA-

In inches

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Dilect.

Force.

Saturday,

9 30.03 80.0

79.0 77.0

b.c.

:

23rd

Noon 30,03 83.0 81.0 77,5 81.0 76.0

b.c.

29.98 83.0 84,0| 77.0 84.0 78.0 SE

5:

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THER. during previous

Attd. Max. Min. | Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

24 hours.

82.0 77.0 ESE

1

b.c.

29.98 82.0

80.0 78.0 NE

2

b.c.

73.5 71.0 E

2

b.c.

28.24 72.0}

71.5 71.0 ESE

2

b.c.m.

..

b.c.

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??

29.9363.0!

:

82.0 79.0

b.c.

29.96 84.0

85.0 78.0 ESE

2

b.

:

:

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3

b.c.

76.5 71.0 76.5 72.0 E

3

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28.24 76.0 75.0 70.0 75.0 72.0 ESE

2

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b.c.

76.0 71.0 Calm

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:

:

:

75.0 71.5 ESE

1

b.c.m.

Sunday,

24th

Sept..

9 30.07 82.0

:

| 80.0 78.0

b.c.

29.99 83.0

85.0 80.0 Calm

0

b.c.

29.98 83.0

Noon 30.02 | 83.5|85.0 78.5| 81,0| 76.0|

b.c.

29.99 84.0 86.0 78.0 81.0 79.0 NW

o.m.

:

: 1

81.0 79.0 NE

2

b.c.

3 29.97 84.0

:

83.0 78.0

Monday, 9

30.0383.0!

:

:

b.c.

29.96 84.0|

:

:

84.0 79.0 SW

1

g.

29.98 $3.0 84.0 77.0 81.0 79.0 NE 29.93 | 83.0

1

b.c.

82.01 78.0

25th

Sept.,

Sept.,

Wednesday,

27th

Sept.,

**

Noon

Noon 30.01 | 86.5 88.0 80.0] 85,0| 77.0| 29.95 86.0

Tuesday, 9 30.03 77.0

26th Noon 30.04 | 79.0 85.0 75.0 78.0 73.0|

3 39,00 81.0

30.07 | 79.5

79 0 76,0

39.0 81.0 83.01 75.0 80.0 74.0|

3 30.02 81.0

800 74.0

:

:

85.0 80.0

76.0 74.0

::

80.0 75.0

True wind cannot be registered.

b.c.

b.c.

29.98 84.0

83.0 80.0 Calm

0

g.

29.96 | 84.0

:

:

:

83.0 81.0 SE

2

b.c.m.

?

:

:

:

:

74.5 73.5 Calm

0

b.c.

28.25 75.0

74.0 73.0 ESE

1

c.m.

:

78.0 73.5 77.8 75.5 Calm

0

b.c.

28.25 76.0 76.5 71.0 75.5 74.0 Calm

0

c.f.

0.00

:

:

76.0 74.0 S

1

b.c.

28.20 77.0

..

76.0 74.5 Calm

0

c.m.

:

b.c.

o.c.r.

30.00 | 82.0

::

29.98 $6.0 87.0 80.0 86.5 81.0 ENE 29.95 86.0

1 b.c.

85.0 80.0 ESE

2

g.p.

80.0 76.0 ESE

1 o.r.

29.96 81.01

:

::

83.5 81.0 Calm 29.96 84.5 86.0 78.0 84.0 83.0 E 29.92 | 85,0

0

b.c.m.

76.5 75.0 ENE

2

b.c.m. 28.25 | 76.0

75.0 74.5 N

1

c.m.

:

:

2

b.c.

81.0 74.0 81.0 78.5 ENE

2

b.c.m. 28.25 | 79.0 78.5 73.0 78.5 76.0 ENE

1

c.m.

0.00

84.0 82.0 SE

2

b.c.

:

76.0 77,0 E

2

0.m.

:

:

:

78.5710 Calm

0

b.c.

28.20 77.0

:

..

71.0 71.0 NE

4

f.r.

28.24 72.0

Do.

20

0.c.

b.c.

b.c.

30.01 81.0.

:

:

:

30.01 80.0 87.0 76.0 83.0 77.0 ESE 29.98 82.0

1

g.p.

82.0 78 0 ESE

1

g.c.

29.95 81.0]

:

:

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29.98 80.0 85.0 79.0 75.0 75.5 Calm

0

o.m.

:

: =

:

?

81.0 70.0 71.3 71.0 NE

4

0.

::

: ?

76.5 75.0 Calm

0

b.c.m.

:

71.0 71.0 E

CO

8

f.r.

28.24 72.5 79,0| 70.5 72.0 71.0 NE

3

f.o.

1.28

79.0 77.0 E

2

o.m.

81.0 76.0 NE

2

b.c.

29.90 80.0

79.077.0 NE

5

b.c.m.

..

Thursday,

9

30.10 | 78.0

::

:

:

b.c.

b.c.

:

30.02 82.0 83.0 75.0 82.5 75.0 ENE 30.00 82.0

4

b.c.

29.91 81.0 81.0 73.0 80.0 74.0 NE

5

b.c.m.

:

:

:

:

83.0 77.0, ENE

4

b.c.

29.96 81.0

77.0 76.0

0.0. 30.02 81.0

80.0 77.0 ESE

1

o.r.

30.02 | 79.5]

:

:

:

79.0 76.5 NE

6

co

b.c.

:

28th

Sept.,

Noon

3

30.07 81.0 82.5 76.5 80.0] 74.0|

30.02 | 81.0 89.0 76.0

b.c.

Friday,

29th Noon

9

30.11 79.5

: 1:

:

O.C.

78.0 74.0

3

30.09 82.0 83.0 76.0 81.0 72.0]

b.c.m. 30.05 | 82.0|

b.c.

:

:

30.03 82.0 86,0 76.0 82.0 78.0 Calm 30.01 | 82.0] 82.5 77.0 ENE

0

o.m.

1

o.d.

::

:

77.0 76.0 E

5

o.m.

30.03 | 80.0 81.0 75.0 79.0 77.5 NE 29.98 81.0

4

b.c.m.

:

:

A

:: 8

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

74.5 72.0 ENE

3

0.

28.21 75.0

:

74.0 72.0 E

2

b.c.m.

73.0 70.5 NE

4

b.c.

28.26 72.0

75.0 69.0 74,5 69,0 NE

4

b.c.

28.25 73.5 74.0 68.5 72.0 69.0 E

73.0 69.0 NE

4

b.c.

28.22 73.0

::

71.0 69.5 E

4

b.c.m.

4

b.c.m.

0.54

72.0 69.0 E

4

b.c.m.

70.2 70.2 E

3

00

f.d. 28.28 70.5]

70.0 69,5 ENE

4

f.

75.0 69.0 74.0 71.5 E

2

0.

688:

28.27 74.0 73.0 68.0 73.0 71.0 ENE

1

c.m.

0.04

80.0 77.0 E

3

o.m.

:

:

:

81.0 74.0 NE

2

:

g.

30.04 80.0

:

79.0 75.0 NE

5

o.m.

73.5 69.0 E

73.0 68.0 NE

?

1

0.

28.24 74.0

:

73.5 72.0 ENE

1

c.m.b.

3

0.

28.30 71.0]

69.0 67.0 NE

Sept..

? 30.05 | 82.0|

81.0 74.0

30.06 82.0 83.0 77.0 83.0 73.0 NE b.c.m. 30.03 | 82.0 82.5 75.0 ESE

2 b.c.

2 b.c.

:

:

:

··

30.04 81.0 82.0 76.0 80.0 77.0 NE 30.01 81.0 80.0 76.0 NE

:

6 b.c.m.j

5 b.c.m.

76.5 69.5 75.5 67.5 N

3

75.0 68.8 N

b.c.

2 b.c.

:

:

28.29 74.0 74.0 69.0 72.0] 67,5] NE 28.26 73.0] 71.5 70.0 E

4

8

c.m.

c.m.

0.33

8 c.m.

at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). STATE OF WEATHER:-b. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; f. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; . lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; g. squally; 7. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects NOTE:-- A bar (-) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r, heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

;r.

:

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Kate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Calm

Light Air.... Light Breeze Gentle Breeze Moderate Breeze. Fresh Breeze

Strong Breaze

Moderate Gale....

Fresh Gale...

9

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

11

Storm..

12

Hurricane.

water.........

Just sufficient to give steerage way... With which the above Ship with all sail set and clean full would go in smooth

1 to 2 knots

3 to 4

5 to 6

Royals, &c.

71

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

Triple Reefs, &c..

In which she could just carry in chase Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

Close Reefs and Courses...

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail

Bare Poles.....

0 to 2

3 - 10

11

15

16 20

21 - 25

26 30

31 36

37-44

45 - 52

53 60

61 - 69

10

70-80

above 80

12

Figures

to denote the Force

of the

Wind.

Description of Wind,

SEPTEMBER,

1876.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1876. 431

GOVERNMENT NOTICE.

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"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

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          the House hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 42, New East Street, was on the twenty- seventh day of September, 1876, pursuant to Section XXIII of the above Ordinance, declared by me under my Hand and Seal of Office to be an Unlicensed Brothel.

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"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ORDINANCE, 1867.”

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IN THE SUPREME COURTOF HONGKONG.

Foreign Attachment.

Suit No. 751.

Plaintiffs,-FRITZ SANDER and FRITZ ADOLPH FRISCIUS GROBIEN, of Victoria, in the Island of Hongkong, Merchants, carry- ing on business under the firm name of "SANDER & Co."

Defendants,—MA CHUNG CHING and YIP WAI HING, Masters of the SHANG CHEONG TAI Gun- smith's shop, Victoria, afore- said.

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No. 42.

No. 174.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 7TH OCTOBER, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

ERNMENT

REWARD OF TWO HUNDRED ($200) DOLLARS.

VOL. XXII.

Whereas on Thursday, the 19th September, 1876, the body of CHAN-A-PAK was found stabbed at the Cosmopolitan Docks, British Kowloon, and a verdict of murder has been recorded at the Coroner's Inquest against some person or persons unknown.

     It is hereby notified, that a reward of Two Hundred Dollars will be paid to any person or persons who shall give such information to the Police as will lead to the apprehension of the guilty person or

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     A free pardon will be granted to any person implicated in the crime who may give such informa- tion, provided he is not the actual perpetrator thereof.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong. 6th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 175.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 30th September, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th October, 1876.

BANKS.

H. E. WODEhouse, for the Colonial Secretary.

AVERAGE AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

203,747

100,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,..

554,111

190,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

381,355

150,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,259,807

500,000

TOTAL......

2,399,020

940,000

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 6th October, 1876.

Schuren, E., (Fotografia), Manila, Smith, M. L., Saco Maine, U.S.A.,

Soenszan, F. A. W., Chief Officer Swedish Ship

Louis de Geir, Batavia,

.1 Letter. .1

>>

..2 Papers.

..1 Letter

A

?了

THE

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

BARO-

HOUR.

DATE.

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. | Wet. Direct. Force.

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

0 To 12.

WEA-BARO-

WINDS

0 TO 12.

WINDS

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

THER. METER

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER]

0 TO 12. WEA- THER.

In inches

during previous

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

Attd. Max. Min. | Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

24 hours.

Saturday,

30th

Sept.,

9

Noon

3

30.12 76.0!

30.1178.0 84.0 74.0 77.0 69,5

30.05 | 78.0| 77.0 71.0

75.0 67.0

b.c.

30.05 | 79.0

b.c.

b.c.

:

:

:

:

78.0 69.0 NE 30.05 80.0 84.0] 74.0] 80.0 72.0 ENE 30.04 80.0

3

b.c.

30.04 78.5

78.0 76.0 N

4

b.c.m.

71.0 68.0 N

3

b.c.

28.30 69.0

68.0 62.5 NE

3

b.c.m.

2

b.

30.05 80.0 81.0 71.0 78.5 76.0] NE

4

b.c.

:???

:

76.0 62.5 72.0 65.5 N

4

b.c.m. 28.30 | 71.5 73,0 65.5 70.5 65.5 NE

4

b.c.m.

0.00

79.0 73.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.01 78.5

:

:

76.0 70.0 NE

6

b.c.

Sunday,

9

30,10 | 76.0

75.0 69.0

b.c.

30.05 80.0!

75.0 71.0 ENE

2

b.

30.05 79.0

..

75.0 70.0 NE

5

b.c.

:

1st

October,

3

Noon | 30.09 | 77.0 81.0 73.0 76.0| 68.0| 30.04 77.0

: =>

b.c.

30.05 79.0 80.0 74.0 79.0 74.0 ENE

3

b.

30.05 | 78.0 78.0 73.0 76.5 68.0 NE

???

b.c.

:

:

76.0 68.0

b.c.

30.05 80.0]

79.5 70.0 NE

1

b.

29.99 78.0

:

..

Monday,

30.1376.5]

9 2nd Noon 30.1177.0 79.0 74.0 76.0 68.0|

..

75.0 71.0

October,

30.07 77.0

3

Tuesday,

9

30.16 77.0

3rd

October,

Wednesday,

4th

9

October,

3

30.09 | 80.0|

..

:?:

·

76.0 68.5

76.0 73.0

Noon 30.15 79.0 80.0 74.0 78.0 72.0

3

30.0978.0

30.1777.0

Noon 30.15 | 79.5 81.0 74.0|| 78.0 70.5)

:

:

77.0 72.0

76.0 71.0

True wind cannot be registered.

b.c.

b.c.

30.06 79.0

:

:???

78.0 73.0 NE

2

b.c.

30.06 79.0

..

30.06 79.0 79,0| 74,0| 79.0 71.0 E

4

b.c.

30.07 78.5 77.5 73.0 75.0 70.0 NE

:

:?

76.0 68.0 NE

*

b.c.

75.0 71.0 NE

6

b.c.

6

b.c.

b.c.

30.05 80.0

79.0 71.0 ESE

4

b.

30.02 78.0]

77.0 75.0 NE

5

?

b.c.

:

b.c.

30.10 80.0

:

:

:

79.0 73.0 NE

2

b.c.

30.01 80.0|

76.0 72.0 NE

4

b.c.

:

:

Do.

b.c.

30.12 | 80.0 79.0 74.0 79.0 74.0 ESE

2

b.c.

30.01 | 80.0 78.0 78.5 77.0 73.0 NE

4

b.c.

b.c.

30.10 80.0

:

b.c.

30,13 80.0]

Thursday, 9 30.20 78.0]

5th Noon 30.16 79.5 81.5 75.5 78.0 70,5|

:

:

::

79.0 71.0

b.c.

b.c.

30.10 80.0

..

:

77,0 71.0

b.c.

30.15 | 80.0|

b.c.

B:

::::

81.0 74.0 ESE

2

b.c.

30.05 79.0

77.0 72.0 E

3

b.c.

..

79.5 73.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.11 180.01

:

:

77.0 70.0 NE

6

co

b.

30.13 81.0 81,0| 74.0 80.5 72.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.1180.0 79.0 74.0 79.0] 73.0 NE

3

b.c.

81.0 73.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.0679.0

78.0 72.0 E

3

b.c.

80.0 72.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.0479.0

:

:

76.0 72.0 NE

to

b.c.

30.16 81.0 82.0 75.0 80.0 72.0 ENE

4

b.c.

30.03 79.0 79.0 74.0 77.0 74.0 NE

5

LO

b.c.

October,

3

30.11 79.0.

:

:

78.0 71.0

b.c.

30.1180.0|

80.0 73.0 ENE

2

..

Friday,

30.1978.5]

9 6th Noon 30.15 79.0 81.5 76.5 78.0 73.0)

77.0 73.0

b.c.

30.13 $1.0]

:

:

:

b.c...

30.06 79 0!

..

80.5 75.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.03 80.0

:

:

:

78.0 76.0 NE

3

b.c.

:

:

:

:

:

:

::

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

71.0 65.5 NE

3

b.c.

28.26 70.5

:

:

70.0 65.0 E

4

b.c.m.

69.5 65.5] NE

4

b.c.

28.28 69.0

:

68.0 65.0 E

.4

b.c.m

72.0 65.5 71.0 63.0 E

4

b.c.

28.28 70.0 71.0 65.0 69.0 64.0 E

5

b.c.m.

0.00

:

70.0 61.0 E

3

b.c.

28.23 70.0

2:

70.0 66.5 E

4

b.c.

28.30 68.5

:

:

:

69.0 63.0 E

4

b.c.m.

67. 65.5 E

c.m.

:

71.5 68.5 70.2 63.7 ENE

4

b.c.m. 28.30 | 70.0 70.0 65.0 69.5 64.0 E

4

b.c.m.

0.00

70.0 63.5 ENE

3

b.c.m. 28.26 | 70.0|

:

71.0 67.0 E

4

b.c.

28.35 71.0

: │:

69.0 62.5 E

4

b.c.m.

·

70,0 67.0 E

4

b.c.m.

72 5 67.0 72.2 68.0] E

2

b.c.

28.34 72.0 71.5 65.5 71.0 67.5 E

2

c.m.

0.00

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

71,2 67.0 E

2

b.c.

28.30 72.0

:

:

71.5 67.5 E

2

b.c.m.

72.0 65.0 N

3

b.c.m. 28.38 | 70.0|

69.0 66.0 E

4

b.c.m.

--

73.5 67.0 73.5| 66,5| N

3

b.c.m. 28.36 | 74.0. 73.0 66.0 73.0 €8.0 ESE

3

b.c.m.

0.06

73.0 67.0 N

2

b.c.m 28.31 | 73.0!

:

72.0 67.0 E

2

b.c.m.

:

72,5| 64.0 NE

0

b.c.

28.88 71.0

70.0 66.0 E

4

b.c.m.

73.5 68.5 73.5 66.5 NE

0

bc.

28.38 74.0 73.0 66.0 73.0 68.0 E

4

b.c.m.

0.00

72.0 66.5 NE

0

O m.

28.31 71.0|

October, 3 30.11 79.0

:

:

78.01 72.0]

b.c.

b.c.

2

b.c.

2 b.

:

:

:

:

79.0 73.0 NE 30.02 | 80.0 79,0| 75.0, 78.0 73.0 NE 30.05 79.0| 77.0 72.0 NE

6

b.c.m.

73.0 69.5 E

4

b.c.

28.38 72.0

:

:

:

:

70.5 66.0 E

4

b.c.m.

71.0 69.0 E

4

b.c.m.

:

30.13 80.0 85.0 77,0| 80.0 74.0 ESE 30.11 81.0] 82.0 75.5 ESE

STATE OF WEATHER:-b. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; ?. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE:—A bar (—) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

M

5

b.c.m.

73.5 69.5 73.0 69.5 E

3

00

b.c.

3

b.c.m.

72.5 68.0 SE

2 b.c.

28.38 | 74.0 73.0 68.0 73.0 70.0 E 28.35 74.0 73.0 67.0 E

3

b.c.m.

0.00

3

b.c.m.

:

:

Figures

to denote the Force

of the

Wind.

Description of Wind.

Calm

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Kate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Light Air

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze

Moderate Breeze.

Fresh Breeze

Moderate Gale..

Strong Breeze

Fresh Gale

Strong Gale

10

Whole Gale

11

Storm..

12

Hurricane.

Just sufficient to give steerage way. With which the above Ship with all sail set and clean full would go in smooth

1 to 2 knots 3 to 4 ..

5 to 6

Royals,

c.

water.

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails..

In which she could just carry in chase. Double Keers and Jib, &c. full and by

Triple Reefs, &c..

Cl se Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail ...

Bare Poles.

21

31

45

53

61

9 | | | | | | |

03-228-748GR?

0 to 2

10

11 15

20

25

30

36

44

52

60

69

above 80

8808****NOTON

HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE,

7TH OCTOBER,

1876.

437

438

No. 176.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 7TH OCTOBER, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 7th October, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

for the Colonial Secretary.

LIGHTSHIP AT No. VI., CLAREMONT ISLAND, INNER ROUTE TO TORRES STRAITS.

   On and after this date, a Light will be exhibited from a Lightship moored in 12 fathoms, the Beacon on the centre of Heath Rooks, bearing W. by N. N.; distant 24 miles.

   The Light, which is dioptric, is at an elevation of 35 feet above the water, and will be visible from the deck of a small craft about 10 miles.

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 5th September, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Portmaster.

LIGHTS AT LITTLE SEA HILL, KEPPEL BAY.

   Two small Lights, which, when in line, cut the position of the Timandra Bank buoy, are now exhibited at Little Sea Hill, for the purpose of assisting vessels in rounding the Timandra Bank, and reaching the anchorage under Sea Hill Point at night.

Directions. After passing the Keppel Rocks on a West course, as at present directed, be careful not to bring the two lights at the Pilot Station in line before crossing the line of lights at Little Sea Hill. When both these lines of lights are crossed, which should be done within a short distance of the point of intersection, the Timandra Bank buoy will be passed; then steer S.S.W. for the Lightship, and if intending to anchor under Sea Hill Point, haul up when the upper light is eclipsed on a S.E. by S. bearing, and steer S. by E.E. While standing in, this light will again be visible, and when it bears N.E., anchorage will be found in 5 fathoms at low water.

   It must be borne in mind that between Sea Hill Point and the Timandra Bank buoy both flood and ebb tides set strongly across the line of lights at Little Sea Hill.

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 6th September, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UNT

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UNTI

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOT

【OTICE.-CHUN SEE KAI, OH YOW PAK and Loo WING, trading in copartnership as medicine dealers, at No. 36C, Bonham Strand, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, under the style of "SING WO CHEONG," having been ad- judged Bankrupts under a Petition for adjudi- cation of Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, on the Twenty- sixth day of September, A.D. 1876, are hereby required to surrender themselves to Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, the Acting Registrar of the said Court, at the first meeting of their Creditors, to be held before the said Acting Registrar, on the Twentieth day of October, A.D. 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon precisely at the said Court.

The said Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, is the Official Assignee, and Messrs. Sharp, Tol- ler & Johnson are the Solicitors in the matter of the said Petition.

A Public Sitting will be appointed by the said Court for the said Bankrupts to pass their final examination, of which sitting notice will be given in the Hongkong Government Gazette.

At the first Meeting of Creditors the Registrar will receive the proofs of the Debts of Creditors, and the Creditors may choose an Assignee or Assignees of the Bankrupt's Estate and Effects.

All persons who have possession of any of the Effects of the said Bankrupts must deliver the same to the Official Assignee, and all debts due to the said Bankrupts must be paid to the said Official Assignee.

Supreme Court House.

6th October, 1876.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

IN BANKRUPTCY.

In re JEAN CLAUDE WILLAUME,

a Bankrupt.

OTICE is hereby given that a Meeting of the

Willaume, will be held pursuant to the 151st section of the Bankruptcy Ordinance, in the Supreme Court House, on Saturday, the 21st day of October, 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, before Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, Acting Registrar of the Supreme Court, the Officer appointed by the Supreme Court sit- ting in Bankruptcy.

Proofs of debts will be received, and the Cre- ditors who have not proved, or who shall not then prove, will be excluded from the benefit of any dividend that may be declared, and all claims not proved will be disallowed.

Supreme Court House,

7th October, 1876.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF

NEW SOUTH WALES.

TAK

IN INSOLVENCY,

In the Insolvent Estate of

CHARLES JAMES HOYT of Sydney in the Colony of New South Wales.

AKE notice that the application of the above- named Insolvent for a certificate of confor- mity in this Estate, stands adjourned until Tues- day the Twelfth day of December One thou- sand eight hundred and seventy-six and that any Creditor who wishes to oppose the granting of such Certificate, must file his objections in the Supreme Court King Street Sydney in the Colony of New South Wales before Tuesday the Eighteenth day of April One thousand eight hundred and seventy-six.

Dated at Sydney this 19th day of October

A.D., 1875.

ROBERT WILLIAM ROBBERDS Attorney for the said Insolvent 159 Castlereagh Street Sydney

New South Wales.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

In the Matter of—

Portmaster.

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors and other Persons having any Claims or Demands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- lhoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agubeg.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 43.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 14TH OCTOBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 177.

The following Tide-Tables of Do-son, at the entrance of Haiphong, Tonquin, received from the French Consul, are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

HEURES ET HAUTEURS DES MAR?ES ? DO-SON (TONQUIN), DU 1ER OCTOBRE 1876 AU 1ER JANVIER 1877, PAR M. RIPOLL, ENSEIGNE DE VAISSEAU.

PLEINES MERS.

BASSES MERS.

PLEINES MERS.

BASSES MERS.

PLEINES MERS.

BASSES MERS.

Date. Heures. Haut.

Heures. Haut. Date. Heures. Haut.

Heures. Haut. Date.

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Heures.

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h. m.

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h. m.

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27

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Les heures sont donn?es en temps moyen astronomique.

Les hauteurs sont exprim?es en d?cim?tres et compt?es ? partir du niveau des plus basses mers possibles; ce niveau est situ? ? 1 m?t. 90 cent. audessous du niveau moyen.

Les mar?es de Do-son sont en avance d'environ une heure sur celles d'Ha?-phong; leur amplitude est la m?me.

N.B.-D'apr?s les derniers sondages, il y a, aux plus basses mers, 3 m?tres sur la barre ext?rieure du Cua-cam et 2 m?t. 50 cent. sur la barre int?rieure.

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GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 178.

The Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, has been pleased to approve of the appointment of Mr. P. M. ALVES, to be Fourth Clerk in the Colonial Treasury.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,' for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 179.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return, received from Mr. HENRY DICKIE, of the quantity of Spirits distilled at the China Sugar Refinery, is published for general information.

Gallons.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 10th October, 1876,.....................................................8,335

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 180.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders for the supply of Provisions and other articles required for the use of Victoria Gaol, from 21st November, 1876, to the 20th November, 1877, inclusive, will be received at this Office, until noon of Friday, the 10th November, 1876.

All information required, and blank form of Tender, may be obtained on application to the Acting Superintendent of Victoria Gaol.

Tenders to be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and endorsed "Tender for Gaol Contract, 1877." No Tender will be received, unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $200, as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEhouse,

for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 181.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of the 23rd instant, for the repairs of Queen's Road, between Wardley Street and the Naval Yard Gate, including the rebuilding of the Public Steps leading from Queen's Road to the Battery Path, opposite the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.

   The specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper form of tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th October, 1876.

No. 182.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

for the Colonial Secretary.

The following Copy of a Treaty between Her Majesty and the King of the Belgians for the mutual surrender of Fugitive Criminals, together with the Copy of the Order in Council for carrying that Treaty into effect, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHouse, for the Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH OCTOBER, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 178.

The Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies, has been pleased to approve of the appointment of Mr. P. M. ALVES, to be Fourth Clerk in the Colonial Treasury.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,' for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 179.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Return, received from Mr. HENRY DICKIE, of the quantity of Spirits distilled at the China Sugar Refinery, is published for general information.

Gallons.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 10th October, 1876,.....................................................8,335

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 180.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders for the supply of Provisions and other articles required for the use of Victoria Gaol, from 21st November, 1876, to the 20th November, 1877, inclusive, will be received at this Office, until noon of Friday, the 10th November, 1876.

All information required, and blank form of Tender, may be obtained on application to the Acting Superintendent of Victoria Gaol.

Tenders to be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and endorsed "Tender for Gaol Contract, 1877." No Tender will be received, unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $200, as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEhouse,

for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 181.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of the 23rd instant, for the repairs of Queen's Road, between Wardley Street and the Naval Yard Gate, including the rebuilding of the Public Steps leading from Queen's Road to the Battery Path, opposite the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.

   The specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper form of tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th October, 1876.

No. 182.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

for the Colonial Secretary.

The following Copy of a Treaty between Her Majesty and the King of the Belgians for the mutual surrender of Fugitive Criminals, together with the Copy of the Order in Council for carrying that Treaty into effect, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHouse, for the Colonial Secretary.

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At the Court at Osborne House, Isle of Wight, the 21st day of July, 1876.

PRESENT,

The QUEEN's Most Excellent Majesty in Council.

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HEREAS by an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session of Parliament holden in the thirty-third and thirty-fourth years of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled "An "Act for amending the law relating to the Extradition of Criminals," and also by an Act of Parliament made and passed in the Session of Parliament holden in the thirty-sixth and thirty-seventh years of the reign of Her present Majesty, intituled "An Act to amend the Extradition Act, 1870," it was amongst other things enacted, that where an arrangement has been made with any foreign State with respect to the surrender to such State of any fugitive criminals, Her Majesty may, by Order in Council, direct that the said Acts shall apply in the case of such foreign State; and that Her Majesty may, by the same or any subsequent Order, limit the operation of the Order, and restrict the same to fugitive criminals who are in or suspected of being in the part of Her Majesty's dominions specified in the Order, and render the operation thereof subject to such conditions, exceptions, and qualifications as may be deemed expedient:

And whereas a Treaty was concluded on the twentieth day of May, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, between Her Majesty and the King of the Belgians, for the Mutual Extradition of Fugitive Criminals, which Treaty is in the terms following:-

     HER Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, and His Majesty the King of the Belgians, having judged it expedient, with a view to the more complete prevention of crime within their respective territories, that per- sons charged with or convicted of the crimes hereinafter enumerated, and being fugitives from the justice of their country, should, under certain circumstances, be reciprocally delivered up; Their said Majesties have named as their Plenipotentia- ries to conclude a Treaty for this purpose, that is

to say:

Her Majesty the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, John Savile Lumley, Esquire, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, Her Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to His Majesty the King of the Belgians;

     And His Majesty the King of the Belgians, the Count d'Aspremont-Lynden, Officer of His Order of Leopold, Commander of the Order of the Ernestine Branch of the House of Saxony, Grand Cross of the Orders of Leopold of Austria, of the Legion of Honour, of the Lion of the Netherlands, and of the White Eagle of Russia, &c., &c., Member of the Senate, His Minister of Foreign Affairs;

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

ARTICLE I.

It is agreed that Her Britannic Majesty and His Majesty the King of the Belgians, shall, on requi- sition made in their name by their respective Diplomatic Agents, deliver up to each other reci- procally, any persons, except as regards Great Britain, native born and naturalized subjects of Her Britannic Majesty, and, except as regards Belgium, those who are by birth or who may have become citizens of Belgium, who, being accused or convicted as principals or accessories, of any of the crimes hereinafter specified, com- mitted within the territories of the requiring party, shall be found within the territories of the other party :

1. Murder (including assassination, parricide, infanticide, and poisoning), or attempt to murder.

SA Majest? la Reine du Royaume Uni de la Grand Bretagne et d'Irlande, et Sa Majest? le Roi des Belges, ayant jug? opportun, afin de mieux assurer la r?pression des crimes dans leurs terri- toires respectifs, de se livrer r?ciproquement, sous certaines conditions, les personnes accus?es ou condamn?es du chef des crimes ci-apr?s ?num?r?s et qui auraient fui la justice de leur pays; les dites Majest?s ont nomm? pour leurs Pl?nipotentiaires, ? l'effet de conclure un Trait? dans ce but, savoir:

Sa Majest? la Reine du Royaume Uni de la Grande Bretagne et d'Irlande, John Savile Lumley, Esquire, Officier du Tr?s Honorable Ordre du Bain, Son Envoy? Extraordinaire et Ministre Pl?nipotentiaire pr?s Sa Majest? le Roi des Belges: Et Sa Majest? le Roi des Belges, le Comte d'Aspremont-Lynden, Officier de Son Ordre de L?opold, Commandeur de l'Ordre de la Branche Ernestine de la Maison de Saxe, Grand Cordon des Ordres de L?opold d'Autriche, Grand-Croix des Ordres de la L?gion d'Honneur, du Lion N?erlandais, at de l'Aigle Blanc de Russie, &c., &c., S?nateur, Son Ministre des Affaires Etran- g?res;

Lesquels, apr?s s'?tre communiqu? r?ciproque- ment leurs pleins pouvoirs, reconnus en bonne et due forme, sont convenus des Articles suivants :-

ARTICLE I.

Il est convenu que Sa Majest? Britannique et Sa Majest? le Roi des Belges, sur la demande faite en leur nom par leurs Agents Diplomatiques respectifs, se livreront r?ciproquement tous les individus, sauf relativement ? l'Angleterre les sujets de Sa Majest? Britannique par naissance ou naturalisation, et relativement ? la Belgique ceux qui sont n?s ou naturalis?s citoyens Belges, qui ?tant poursuivis ou condamn?s comme auteurs ou complices, pour l'un des crimes ou d?lits ci- apr?s sp?cifi?s, commis sur le territoire de la partie requ?rante, seront trouv?s sur le territoire de l'autre partie:

1. Meurtre (y compris l'assassinat, le parricide, l'infanticide, et l'empoisonnement) ou tentative

de meurtre.

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2. Manslaughter.

  3. Counterfeiting or altering money, or uttering counterfeit or altered money.

  4. Forgery, counterfeiting, or altering or utter- ing what is forged or counterfeited or altered.

5. Embezzlement or larceny.

6. Obtaining money or goods by false pretences.

  7. Crimes by bankrupts against bankruptcy law.

  8. Fraud by a bailee, banker, agent, factor, trustee, or director, or member or public officer of any company, made criminal by any law for the time being in force.

  9. Rape: Carnal knowledge of a girl under the age of ten years; carnal knowledge of a girl above the age of ten years and under the age of twelve years; indecent assault upon any female or any attempt to have carnal knowledge of a girl under twelve years of age.

10. Abduction. 11. Child stealing. 12. Kidnapping.

13. Burglary or housebreaking. 14. Arson.

15. Robbery with violence (including intimida- tion).

  16. Threats by letter or otherwise with intent to extort.

17. Piracy by law of nations.

18. Sinking or destroying a vessel at sea, or attempting or conspiring to do so.

19. Assaults on board a ship on the high seas with intent to destroy life or to do grievous bodily harm.

20. Revolt or conspiracy to revolt by two or more persons on board a ship on the high seas against the authority of the master.

21. Perjury and subornation of perjury.

22. Malicious injury to property, if the offence be indictable.

23. Aggravated or indicent assault.

Provided that the surrender shall be made only when in the case of a person accused, the commis- sion of the crime shall be so established as that the laws of the country where the fugitive or person accused shall be found would justify his apprehen- sion and commitment for trial if the crime had been there committed; and in the case of a person alleged to have been convicted, on such evidence

2. Homicide commis sans pr?m?ditation ou guet-apens.

3. Contrefa?on ou alt?ration de monnaie, ainsi que

mise en circulation de la monnaie contrefaite ou alt?r?e.

4. Faux, contrefa?on, ou alt?ration, ou mise en circulation de ce qui est falsifi?, contrefait, ou alt?r?.

5. Soustraction frauduleuse ou vol.

6. Escroquerie d'argent, valeurs, ou marchan- dises sous de faux pr?textes.

7. Crimes de banqueroutiers frauduleux pr?vus par la loi.

8. D?tournement ou dissipation frauduleux au pr?judice d'autrui, d'effets, deniers, marchandises, quittances; ?crits de toute nature, contenant ou op?rant obligation ou d?charge, et qui avaient ?t? remis ? la condition de les rendre ou d'en faire un usage ou un emploi d?termin?.

9. Viol: Attentat ? la pudeur sur une jeune fille de moins de 12 ans, dans les cas pr?vus simultan?ment par la l?gislation des deux pays.

10. Enl?vement de mineurs. 11. Enl?vement d'enfant.

12. Attentat ? la libert? individuelle commis par des particuliers.

13. Vol avec effraction ou escalade.

14. Incendie.

15. Vol avec violence (comprenant l'intimida- tion).

16. Menaces d'attentat punissable d'une peine criminelle.

17. Prise d'un navire par les marins ou passa- gers par fraude ou violence envers le capitaine.

18. Echouement, perte, destruction, ou tentati- ve d'?chouement, de perte, ou de destruction d'un navire ? la mer par le capitaine ou les officiers et gens de l'?quipage.

19. Attaque ou r?sistance ? bord d'un navire en haute mer avec violence et voies de fait envers le capitaine par plus du tiers de l'?quipage.

20. R?volte ou complot de r?volte par deux ou plusieurs personnes ? bord d'un navire en haute mer, contre l'autorit? du capitaine.

21. Faux serment, faux t?moignage, et subor- nation de t?moins.

22. Destruction ou d?gradation de constructions, machines, plantations, r?coltes, instruments d'agri- culture, appareils t?l?graphiques, ouvrages d'art, navires, tombeaux; dommages causes volontaire- ment au b?tail et ? la propri?t?, mobili?re, d?lits qui sont r?prim?s en Angleterre sous le nom de "malicious injuries to property."

23. (a.) Coups et blessures graves.

(b.) Attentats ? la pudeur sans violence sur des enfants au-dessous de dix ans.

(c.) Attentats ? la pudeur avec violence sur des personnes de l'un o? de l'autre sexe.

Toutefois, l'extradition ne sera accord?e, dans le cas d'une personne accus?e, que si la perp?tra- tion du crime est ?tablie de telle fa?on que les lois du pays o? le fugitif accus? sera trouv? justifi- eraient son arrestation et son emprisonnement si le crime avait ?t? commis dans ce pays; et dans le cas d'une personne pr?tenduement condamn?e, que sur la production d'une preuve qui, d'apr?s

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as, according to the laws of the country where he is found, would prove that he had been convicted. In no case can the surrender be made unless the crime shall be punishable according to the laws in force in both countries with regard to extradition.

ARTICLE II.

In the dominions of Her Britannic Majesty, other than the Colonies or foreign Possessions of Her Majesty, the manner of proceeding shall be as follows:-

I. In the case of a person accused--

The requisition for the surrender shall be made to Her Britannic Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs by the Minister or other Diplomatic Agent of His Majesty the King of the Belgians, accompanied by a warrant of arrest or other equivalent judicial document, issued by a Judge or Magistrate duly authorized to take cog- nizance of the acts charged against the accused in Belgium, together with duly authenticated deposi- tions or statements taken on oath or upon solemn affirmation before such Judge or Magistrate, clearly setting forth the said acts, and containing a description of the person claimed, and any parti- culars which may serve to identify him. The said Secretary of State shall transmit such documents to Her Britannic Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Home Department, who shall then, by order under his hand and seal, signify to some Police Magistrate in London that such requisition has been made, and require him, if there be due cause, to issue his warrant for the apprehension of the fugitive.

On the receipt of such order from the Secretary of State, and on the production of such evidence as would, in the opinion of the Magistrate, justify the issue of the warrant if the crime had been committed in the United Kingdom, he shall issue his warrant accordingly.

When the fugitive shall have been apprehended he shall be brought before the Police Magistrate who issued the warrant, or some other Police Magistrate in London. If the evidence to be then produced shall be such as to justify, according to the law of England, the committal for trial of the prisoner if the crime of which he is accused had been committed in England, the Police Magistrate shall commit him to prison to await the warrant of the Secretary of State for his surrender, sending immediately to the Secretary of State a certificate of the committal and a report upon the case.

      After the expiration of a period from the com- mittal of the prisoner, which shall never be less than fifteen days, the Secretary of State shall, by order under his hand and seal, order the fugitive criminal to be surrendered to such person as may be duly authorized to receive him on the part of the Government of His Majesty the King of the Belgians.

II. In the case of a person convicted-

      The course of proceeding shall be the same as in the case of a person accused, except that the warrant to be transmitted by the Minister or other

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les lois du pays o? le fugitif a ?t? trouv?, ?tablirait suffisamment qu'il a ?t? condamn?.

En aucun cas l'extradition ne pourra avoir lieu que lorsque le crime sera pr?vu par la l?gislation sur l'extradition en vigueur dans les deux pays.

ARTICLE II.

Dans les Etats de Sa Majest? Britannique autres que les Colonies ou les possessions ?trang?res de Sa Majest?, la mani?re de proc?der sera la suivante :-

I. S'il s'agit d'une personne accus?e-

La demande d'extradition sera address?e au Premier Secr?taire d'Etat de Sa Majest? pour les Affaires Etrang?res par le Ministre ou autre Agent Diplomatique de Sa Majest? le Roi des Belges. A cette demande seront joints au mandat d'arr?t ou autre document judiciaire ?quivalent, d?livr? par un Juge ou Magistrat d?ment autoris? ? prendre connaissance des actes imput?s ? l'accus? en Belgique, ainsi en Belgique, ainsi que les d?positions authentiques ou les d?clarations faites sous serment ou sous affirmation solennelle devant ce Juge ou Magistrat, ?non?ant clairement les dits actes, et contenant, outre le signalement de la personne r?clam?e, toutes les particularit?s qui pourraient servir ? ?tablir son identit?.

Le dit Secr?taire d'Etat transmettra ces docu- ments au Premier Secr?taire d'Etat de Sa Majest? Britannique pour les Affaires Int?rieures, qui, par un ordre de sa main et muni de son sceau, signi- fiera ? l'un ou l'autre Magistrat de Police ? Londres que la demande d'extradition a ?t? faite, et le re- querra, s'il y a lieu de d?livrer un mandat pour l'arrestation du fugitif.

A la r?ception d'un semblable ordre du Secr?- taire d'Etat, et sur la production de telle preuve qui, dans l'opinion de ce Magistrat, justifierait l'?mission du mandat si le crime avait ?t? commis dans le Royaume Uni, il d?livrera le mandat requis.

Lorsqu'alors le fugitif aura ?t? arr?t?, il sera amen? devant le Magistrat de Police qui a lanc? le mandat, ou devant un autre Magistrat de Police ? Londres. Si la preuve qu'on produira est de nature ? justifier, selon la loi Anglaise, la mise en jugement du prisonnier dans le cas o? le crime dont il est accus? aurait ?t? commis en Angleterre, le Magistrat de Police l'enverra en prison pour attendre le mandat du Secr?taire d'Etat, n?cessaire ? l'extradition, et il adressera imm?diatement au Secr?taire d'Etat une attestation de l'emprissone- ment avec un rapport sur l'affaire.

Apr?s l'expiration d'un certain temps, qui ne pourra jamais ?tre moindre de quinze jours depuis l'emprisonnement de l'accus?, le Secr?taire d'Etat, par un ordre de sa main et muni de son sceau, ordonnera que le criminel fugitif soit livr? ? telle personne qui sera d?ment autoris?e ? le recevoir au nom du Gouvernement de Sa Majest? le Roi des Belges.

II. S'il s'agit d'une personne condamn?e-

La march? de la proc?dure sera la m?me que dans le cas d'une personne accus?e, sauf que le mandat ? transmettre par le Ministre ou autre

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Diplomatic Agent in support of his requisition shall clearly set forth the crime of which the per- son claimed has been convicted, and state the fact, place, and date of his conviction. The evidence to be produced before the Police Magistrate shall be such as would, according to the law of Eng- land, prove that the prisoner was convicted of the crime charged.

 After the Police Magistrate shall have com- mitted the accused or convicted person to prison to await the order of a Secretary of State for his surrender, such person shall have the right to apply for a writ of habeas corpus; if he should so apply, his surrender must be deferred until after the decision of the Court upon the return to the writ, and even then can only take place if the decision is adverse to the applicant.

ARTICLE III.

 In the dominions of His Majesty the King of the Belgians, other than the Colonies or foreign Possessions of His said Majesty, the manner of proceeding shall be as follows. :-

I. In the case of a person accused- The requisition for the surrender shall be inade to the Minister for Foreign Affairs of His Majesty the King of the Belgians by the Minister or other Diplomatic Agent of Her Britannic Majesty, accompanied by a warrant of arrest or other equivalent judicial document issued by a Judge or Magistrate duly authorized to take cognizance of the acts charged against the accused in Great Britain, together with duly authenticated depo- sitions or statements taken on oath or upon solemn affirmation before such Judge or Magistrate, clearly setting forth the said acts and containing a description of the person claimed, and any other particulars which may serve to identify him.

 The Minister for Foreign Affairs shall transmit the warrant of arrest, with the documents thereto annexed, to the Minister of Justice, who shall forward the same to the proper judicial authority, in order that the warrant of arrest may be put in course of execution by the Chamber of the Council (Chambre du Conseil) of the Court of First Instance of the place of residence of the accused, or of the place where he may be found.

The foreigner may claim to be provisionally set at liberty in any case in which a Belgian enjoys that right, and under the same conditions. The application shall be submitted to the Chamber of the Council (Chambre du Conseil).

The Government will take the opinion of the Chamber of Indictments or Investigation (Chambre des Mises en Accusation) of the Court of Appeal, within whose jurisdiction the foreigner shall have been arrested.

The hearing of the case shall be public, unless the foreigner should demand that it should be with closed doors.

The public authorities and the foreigner shall be heard. The latter may obtain the assistance of Counsel.

Within a fortnight from the receipt of the docu- ments, they shall be returned, with a reasoned

Agent Diplomatique, ? l'appui de la demande d'extradition, ?noncera clairement le crime pour lequel la personne r?clam?e aura ?t? condamn?e, et mentionnera le fait, le lieu, et la date du juge- ment. La preuve ? produire devant le Magistrat de Police sera telle que d'apr?s la loi Anglaise elle ?tablirait que le prisonnier a ?t? condamn? pour le crime dont on l'accuse.

Apr?s que le Magistrat de Police aura envoy? la personne accus?e ou condamn?e en prison pour attendre l'ordre d'extradition du Secr?taire d'Etat, cette personne aura le droit de r?clamer une ordonnance d'habeas corpus; l'extradition doit alors ?tre diff?r?e jusqu'apr?s la d?cision de la Cour sur le renvoi de l'ordonnance, et elle ne pourra avoir lieu que si la d?cision est contraire au demandeur.

ARTICLE III.

Dans les Etats de Sa Majest? le Roi des Belges, autres que les Colonies ou possessions ?trang?res de Sa dite Majest?, on proc?dera de la fa?on suivante :--

I. S'il s'agit d'une personne accus?e--

La demande d'extradition sera adress?e au Ministre des Affaires Etrang?res de Sa Majest? le Roi des Belges par le Ministre ou autre Agent Diplomatique de Sa Majest? Britannique; ? cette demande seront joints un mandat d'arr?t ou autre document judiciare ?quivalent d?livr? par un Juge ou Magistrat d?ment autoris? ? prendre connais- sance des actes imput?s ? l'accus? dans la Grande Bretagne, ainsi que les d?positions authentiques ou les d?clarations faites sous serment ou sous affirma- tion solennelle devant ce Juge ou Magistrat, ?non?ant clairement les dits actes, et contenant, outre le signalement de la personne r?clam?e, toutes les particularit?s qui pourraient servir ? ?tablir son identit?.

Le Ministre des Affaires Etrang?res trans- mettra le mandat d'arr?t, avec les pi?ces annex?es, au Ministre de la Justice, qui fera parvenir les documents ? l'autorit? judiciaire, ? l'effet de voir rendre le dit mandat d'arr?t ex?cutoire par la Chambre du Conseil du Tribunal de Premi?re Instance du lieu de la r?sidence de l'inculp?, ou du lieu o? il pourra ?tre trouv?.

L'?tranger pourra r?clamer la libert? provisoire dans le cas o? un Belge jouit de cette facult? et La demande sera dans les m?mes conditions. soumise ? la Chambre du Conseil.

Le Gouvernement prendra l'avis de la Chambre des Mises en Accusation de la Cour d'Appel dans le ressort de laquelle l'?tranger aura ?t? arr?t?.

L'audience sera publique, a moins que l'?tranger ne r?clame le huis-clos.

Le Minist?re public et l'?tranger seront entendus. Celui-ci pourra se faire assister d'un Conseil.

Dans la quinzaine ? dater de la r?ception des pi?ces, elles seront renvoy?es avec l'avis motiv? au

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opinion, to the Minister of Justice, who shall decide and may order that the accused be delivered to the person duly authorized on the part of the Government of Her Britannic Majesty.

II. In case of a person convicted- The course of proceeding shall be the same as in the case of a person accused, except that the conviction or sentence of condemnation issued in original or in an authenticated copy, to be trans- mitted by the Minister or other Diplomatic Agent in support of his requisition, shall clearly set forth the crime of which the person claimed has been convicted, and state the fact, place, and date of his conviction. The evidence to be produced shall be such as would, according to the Belgian laws, prove that the prisoner was convicted of the crime charged.

ARTICLE IV.

A fugitive criminal may, however, be apprehend- ed under a warrant issued by any Police Magis- trate, Justice of the Peace, or other competent authority in either country, on such information, or complaint, and such evidence, or after such pro- ceedings as would, in the opinion of the person issuing the warrant, justify the issue of a warrant, if the crime had been committed or the prisoner convicted in that part of the dominions of the two Contracting Parties in which he exercises juris- diction: Provided, however, that, in the United Kingdom, the accused shall, in such case, be sent as speedily as possible before a Police Magistrate in London. He shall be discharged, as well in the United Kingdom as in Belgium, if within fourteen days a requisition shall not have been made for his surrender by the Diplomatic Agent of his country, in the manner directed by Articles II and III of this Treaty.

The same rule shall apply to the cases of persons accused or convicted of any of the crimes specified in this Treaty, committed on the high seas on board any vessel of either country which may come into a port of the other.

ARTICLE V.

If the fugitive criminal who has been committed to prison be not surrendered and conveyed away within two months after such committal (or within two months after the decision of the Court upon the return to a writ of habeas corpus in the United Kingdom), he shall be discharged from custody, unless sufficient cause be shown to the contrary.

ARTICLE VI.

   When any person shall have been surrendered by either of the High Contracting Parties to the other, such person shall not, until he has been restored or had an opportunity of returning to the country from whence he was surrendered, be tri- able or tried for any offence committed in the other country prior to the surrender, other than the particular offence on account of which he was surrendered.

ARTICLE VII.

No accused or convicted person shall be surren- dered, if the offence in respect of which his sur-

Ministre de la Justice, qui statuera et pourra ordonner que l'inculp? soit livr? ? la personne qui sera d?ment autoris?e au nom du Gouvernement de Sa Majest? Britannique.

II. S'il s'agit d'une personne condamn?e---

Le cours de la proc?dure sera le m?me que dans le cas d'une personne accus?e, sauf que le jugement jugement ou l'arr?t de condamnation d?livr? en original ou en exp?dition authentique, ? trans- mettre par le Ministre ou l'Agent Diplomatique ? l'appui de la demande d'extradition, enoncera clairement le crime pour lequel la personne r?clam?e aura ?t? condamn?e, et mentionnera le fait, le lieu, et la date du jugement. La preuve ? produire sera telle que, conform?ment aux lois Belges, elle ?tablirait que le prisonnier a ?t? con- damn? pour le crime dont on l'accuse.

ARTICLE IV.

Un criminel fugitif peut, cependant, ?tre arr?t? sur un mandat d?livr? par tout Magistrat de Poli- ce, Juge de Paix, ou autre autorit? comp?tente dans chaque pays, ? la suite d'un avis, d'une plainte, d'une preuve, ou de tout autre acte de proc?dure qui, dans l'opinion de la personne d?- livrant le mandat, justifierait ce mandat, si le crime avait ?t? commis ou la personne condamn?e dans la partie des Etats des deux Contractants o? elle exerce juridiction: pourvu que, cependant, s'il s'agit du Royaume Uni, l'accus? soit, dans un pareil cas, envoy? aussi promptement que possible devant un Magistrat de Police ? Londres. rel?ch?, tant dans le Royaume Uni qu'en Belgique, si dans les quatorze jours une demande d'extra- dition n'a pas ?t? faite par l'Agent Diplomatique de son pays, suivant le mode indiqu? par les Articles II et III de ce Trait?.

Le m?me r?gle s'appliquera aux cas de person- nes poursuivies ou condamn?es du chef de l'un des crimes sp?cifi?s dans ce Trait? et commis en pleine mer, ? bord d'un navire de l'un des deux pays et qui viendrait dans un port de l'autre.

ARTICLE V.

Si le criminel fugitif qui a ?t? arr?t? n'est pas livr? et emmen? dans les deux mois apr?s son arres- tation (ou dans les deux mois apr?s la d?cision de la Cour sur le renvoi d'une ordonnance d'habeas corpus dans le Royaume Uni), il sera mis en liber- t?, ? moins qu'il n'y ait un motif suffisant de le retenir en prison.

ARTICLE VI.

Lorsqu'une personne aura ?t? extrad?e par l'une des Hautes Parties Contractantes, cette personne jusqu'? ce qu'elle soit rentr?e dans le pays d'o? elle a ?t? extrad?e, ou qu'elle ait eu occasion de le faire, ne sera poursuivie pour aucun d?lit commis dans l'autre pays avant l'extradition autre que celui pour lequel l'extradition a eu lieu.

ARTICLE VII.

Aucune personne accus?e ou condamn?e ne sera extrad?e, si le d?lit pour lequel l'extradition est

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THE HONGKONG Government GAZETTE, 14TH OCTOBER, 1876.

render is demanded shall be deemed by the party upon which it is made to be a political offence, or to be an act connected with (connexe ?) such an offence, or if he prove, to the satisfaction of the Police Magistrate, or of the Court before which he is brought on habeas corpus, or to the Secretary of State, that the requisition for his surrender has in fact been made with a view to try or to punish him for an offence of a political character.

ARTICLE VIII.

  Warrants, depositions, or statements on oath, issued or taken in the dominions of either of the two High Contracting Parties, and copies thereof, and certificates of or judicial documents stating the fact of conviction, shall be received in evidence. in proceedings in the dominions of the other, if purporting to be signed or certified by a Judge, Magistrate, or officer of the country where they were issued or taken.

  Provided such warrants, depositions, statements, copies, certificates, and judicial documents are authenticated by the oath or solemn affirmation of some witness, or by being sealed with the official seal of the Minister of Justice, or some other Minister of State.

ARTICLE IX.

  The surrender shall not take place if, since the commission of the acts charged, the accusation, or the conviction, exemption from prosecution or punishment has been acquired by lapse of time, according to the laws of the country where the accused shall have taken refuge.

ARTICLE X.

If the individual claimed by one of the two High Contracting Parties in pursuance of the present Treaty should be also claimed by one or several other Powers, on account of other crimes committed upon their respective territories, his surrender shall be granted to that State whose demand is earliest in date; unless any other arrangement shoud be made between the Govern- ments which have claimed him, either on account of the gravity of the crimes committed or for any other reasons.

ARTICLE XI.

If the individual claimed should be under pro- secution, or condemned by the Courts of the country where he has taken refuge, his surrender may be deferred until he shall have been set at liberty in due course of law.

 In case he should be proceeded against or detained in such country, on account of obligations contracted towards private individuals, his sur- render shall nevertheless take place, the injured party retaining his right to prosecute his claims before the competent authority.

ARTICLE XII.

 Every article found in the possession of the individual claimed at the time of his arrest shall, if the competent authority so decide, be seized, in order to be delivered up with his person at the time when the surrender shall be made. Such

demand?e est consid?r? par la partie requise comme un d?lit politique ou un fait connexe ? un semblable d?lit, ou si la personne prouve, ? la satisfaction du Magistrat de Police ou de la Cour pour l'habeas corpus, devant laquelle elle est amen?

ou du Secr?taire d'Etat, que la demande d'extra- dition a ?t? faite, en r?alit?, dans le but de la poursuivre ou de la punir pour un d?lit d'un caract?re politique.

ARTICLE VIII.

Les mandats, d?positions, d?clarations sous ser- ment, d?livr?s ou recueillis dans les Etats de l'une des deux Hautes Parties Contractantes, les copies. de ces pi?ces, ainsi que les certificats ou les docu- ments judiciaires ?tablissant le fait de la condam- nation, seront re?us comme preuve dans la proc?- dure des Etats de l'autre partie, s'ils sont rev?tus de la signature ou accompagn?s de l'attestation d'un Juge, Magistrat, ou fonctionnaire du pays o? ils ont ?t? d?livr?s ou recueillis.

Pourvu que ces mandats, d?positions, d?clara- tions, copies, certificats, et documents judiciaires soient rendus authentiques par le serment ou affirmation solennelle d'un t?moin, ou par le sceau officiel du Ministre de la Justice ou d'un autre Ministre d'Etat.

ARTICLE IX.

L'extradition n'aura pas lieu si, depuis les faits imput?s, les poursuites, ou la condamnation, la prescription de l'action ou de la peine est acquise d'apr?s les lois du pays o? le pr?venu s'est r?fugi?.

ARTICLE X.

Si l'individu r?clam? par l'une des Hautes Par- ties Contractantes, en ex?cution du pr?sent Trait?, est aussi r?clam? par une ou plusieurs autres Puis- sances, du chef d'autres crimes commis sur leurs territoires respectifs, son extradition sera accord?e ? l'Etat dont la demande est la plus ancienne en date, ? moins qu'il n'existe entre les Gouverne- ments qui l'ont r?clam? un arrangement qui d?ci- derait de la pr?f?rence, soit ? raison de la gravit? des crimes commis, soit ? raison de tout autre motif.

ARTICLE XI.

Si l'individu r?clam? est poursuivi ou condamn? par les Tribunaux du pays o? il s'est refugi?, son extradition pourra ?tre diff?r?e jusqu'? ce qu'il ait ?t? mis en libert? selon le cours r?gulier de la loi.

Dans le cas o? il serait poursuivi ou d?tenu dans le m?me pays ? raison d'obligations par lui contract?es envers des particuliers, son extradi- tion n'en aura pas moins lieu, sauf ? la partie l?s?e ? faire valoir ses droits devant l'autorit? comp?-

tente.

ARTICLE XII.

Tout objet trouv? en la possession de l'individu r?clam? au moment de son arrestation sera, si l'autorit? comp?tente en a ainsi ordonn?, saisi pour ?tre livr? avec sa personne lorsque l'extra- dition aura lieu. Cette remise ne sera pas

limit?e

the hongkong government gazeETTE, 14TH OCTOBER, 1876.

    delivery shall not be limited to the property or articles obtained by stealing or by fraudulent bankruptcy, but shall extend to every thing that may serve as proof of the crime. It shall take place even when the surrender, after having been ordered, shall be prevented from taking place by reason of the escape or death of the individual claimed.

The rights of third parties with regard to the said property or articles are nevertheless reserved.

ARTICLE XIII.

Each of the High Contracting Parties shall defray the expenses occasioned by the arrest within its territories, the detention, and the con- veyance to its frontier, of the persons whom it may consent to surrender in pursuance of the present Treaty.

ARTICLE XIV.

     The stipulations of the present Treaty shall be applicable to the Colonies and foreign Possessions of the two High Contracting Parties.

The requisition for the surrender of a fugitive criminal who has taken refuge in a Colony or foreign Possession of either Party, shall be made to the Governor or Chief Authority of such Colony or Possession by the Chief Consular Officer of the other in such Colony or Possession; or, if the fugitive has escaped from a Colony or foreign Possession of the Party on whose behalf the requisition is made, by the Governor or Chief Authority of such Colony or Possession.

Such requisition may be disposed of, subject always, as nearly as may be, to the provisions of this Treaty, by the respective Governors or Chief Authorities, who, however, shall be at liberty either to grant the surrender, or to refer the matter to their Government.

Her Britannic Majesty shall, however, be at liberty to make special arrangements in the British Colonies and foreign Possessions for the surrender of Belgian criminals who may there take refuge, on the basis, as nearly as may be, of the provisions of the present Treaty.

ARTICLE XV.

     The present Treaty shall come into operation ten days after its publication in conformity with the laws of the respective countries.

After the Treaty shall so have been brought into operation, the Treaty concluded between the High Contracting Parties on the 31st July, 1872, shall be considered as cancelled, except as to any proceeding that may have already been taken or commenced in virtue thereof.

     Either party may at any time terminate the Treaty on giving to the other six months' notice of its intention.

ARTICLE XVI.

     The present Treaty shall be ratified, and the ratifications shall be exchanged at Brussels as soon as may be within six weeks from the date of signature.

447

aux objets acquis par vol ou banqueroute fraudu- leuse, mais elle s'?tendra ? toute chose qui pourrait servir de pi?ce de conviction. Elle se fera m?me si l'extradition, apr?s avoir ?t? accord?e, ne peut s'accomplir par suite de l'?vasion ou de la mort de l'individu r?clam?.

Sont, cependant, r?serv?s les droits des tiers sur les objets susmentionn?s.

ARTICLE XIII.

Chacune des Hautes Parties Contractantes sup- portera les frais occasionn?s par l'arrestation sur son territoire, la d?tention, et le transport ? la fronti?re des personnes qu'elle consentirait ? ex- trader en ex?cution du pr?sent Trait?.

ARTICLE XIV.

Les stipulations du pr?sent Trait? seront appli- cables aux Colonies et Possessions ?trang?res des deux Hautes Parties Contractantes.

La demande d'extradition d'un criminel fugitif qui s'est r?fugi? dans une Colonie ou Possession ?trang?re de l'une des Parties sera faite au Gouverneur ou au fonctionnaire principal de cette Colonie ou Possession par le principal Agent Consulaire de l'autre dans cette Colonie ou Possession; ou, si le fugitif s'est ?chapp? d'une Colonie ou Possession ?trang?re de la Partie au nom de laquelle l'extradition est demand?e, par le Gouverneur ou le fonctionnaire principal de cette Colonie ou Possession.

Ces demandes seront faites ou accueillies en suivant toujours, aussi exactement que possible, les stipulations de ce Trait? par les Gouverneurs ou premiers fonctionnaires, qui, cependant, auront la facult? ou d'accorder l'extradition ou d'en r?f?rer ? leur Gouvernement.

Sa Majest? Britannique se r?serve, cependant, le droit de faire des arrangements sp?ciaux dans les Colonies Anglaises ou Possessions ?trang?res

pour l'extradition de criminels Belges

 qui y auraient cherch? refuge, en se conformant, aussi exactement que possible, aux stipulations du pr?sent Trait?.

ARTICLE XV.

Le pr?sent Trait? entrera en vigueur dix jours apr?s sa publication dans les formes prescrites par la l?gislation des pays respectifs.

Aussit?t que le Trait? sera entr? en vigueur, le Trait? conclu entre les Hautes Parties Contrac- tantes le 31 Juillet, 1872, sera consid?r? comme abrog?, except? en ce qui concerne toutes pour- suites qui pourraient avoir eu leur effet, ou qui pourraient avoir commenc? en vertu de ce Trait?.

Chaque partie peut en tout temps mettre fin au Trait?, en donnant ? l'autre, six mois ? l'avance, avis de son intention.

ARTICLE XVI.

Le pr?sent Trait? sera ratifi?, et les ratifications seront ?chang?es ? Bruxelles le plus t?t possible dans les six semaines de la date de la signature.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH OCTOBER, 1876.

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

Done at Brussels, the twentieth day of May, in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six.

(L.S.)

J. SAVILE LUMLEY.

En foi de quoi les Pl?nipotentiaires respectifs ont sign? ce m?me Trait?, et y ont appos? le sceau de leurs armes.

Fait ? Bruxelles, le vingti?me jour du mois de Mai, l'an de gr?ce mil huit cent soixante seize.

C

??

(L.S.) CTE. D'ASPREMONT-LYNDEN.

And whereas the ratifications of the said Treaty were exchanged at Brussels on the twenty-eighth day of June last:

Now, therefore, Her Majesty, by and with the advice of Her Privy Council, and in virtue of the authority committed to Her by the said recited Acts, doth order, and it is hereby ordered, that from and after the fourth day of August, one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, the said Acts shall apply in the case of the said Treaty with the King of the Belgians.

No. 174.

(Signed)

C. L. PEEL.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

REWARD OF TWO HUNDRED ($200) DOLLARS.

Whereas on Thursday, the 19th September, 1876, the body of CHAN-A-PAK was found stabbed at the Cosmopolitan Docks, British Kowloon, and a verdict of murder has been recorded at the Coroner's Inquest against some person or persons unknown.

It is hereby notified, that a reward of Two Hundred Dollars will be paid to any person or persons who shall give such information to the Police as will lead to the apprehension of the guilty person or

persons.

The above reward will be apportioned, at the discretion of His Excellency the Governor, in the event of such information being supplied by more than one person.

A free pardon will be granted to any person implicated in the crime who may give such informa- tion, provided he is not the actual perpetrator thereof.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 173.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified that, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 11 of 1844, Tuesday, the 7th of November next, is fixed for a special Sessions of the Justices of the Peace, to be held at the Police Magistrates' Office at 11 o'clock in the forenoon of that day, for the purpose of considering applications for Licences for the sale of Spirituous and Fermented Liquors during the year commenc- ing on 1st December next.

Applications for such Licences must be lodged at the Police Magistrates' Office, at least Ten days before the Sessions, in the Form prescribed in the said Ordinance, and no application will, after that period, be received for submission to the Sessions.

Printed Forms of Application may be obtained by intending Applicants at the Police Magistrates' Office, between the hours of 10 A.M. and 4 P.M. daily.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 29th September, 1876.

NOTICE.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

Owners of Tenements assessed to the Police, Lighting, Water, and Fire Brigade Rates, arc hereby informed that the Rates for the Fourth Quarter of the year 1876, are payable in advance, during and within the Month of October next.

It is requested that such Rates may be paid before the 31st October, as after that date application will be made to the Supreme Court for the recovery of arrears.

Colonial Treasury, Hongkong, 30th September, 1876.

C. MAY,

Acting Colonial Treasurer,

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

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DAY AND

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DATE.

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METER

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2

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30.08 80.0

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STATE OF WEATHER:-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; f. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; 9. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE:-A bar (—) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Figures

to denote the Force

of the

Description of Wind.

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Wind.

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Calm ...... Light Air

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze

Moderate Breeze.

Fresh Breeze

Strong Breeze

Moderate Gale.. Fresh Gale

Strong Gale Whole Gale Storm...

Hurricane....

Just sufficient to give steerage way.

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water..

3 to 4

19

5 to 6

Royals, &c.

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

Triple Reefs, &c..

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail ....

Bare Poles...

2

10

15

16

20

25

26

30

44

52

8

53

60

61 69

70- 80

11

012944OTOROLE

above 80

OCTOBER,

1876.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Andrews, C. S. 1

Aflague, Ma-}

1

Escribano, Eusebio Edgecombe,

1

Hillyer, J.

Heavers, Thos. 1

1

1

Abel, Otto

1

N. D.

Homer, John

1

Meyher, Mr.

Andersen, L.

1

Horsenberg, M. 1 regd.

} 1

Johansen, A. 1

1

John R.

Duncan,

Alfred H.

De la Saux, E. A.3

Cuthill, W.

Chaumant,

Michel

Colley, Edward 1

Cameron, C. H. 1

Clarke, W. E. 1

Davidson,

Gale, T.

Green, Mr.

Gilbert, C.

Davies

Erick James 1

Harrison, Thos. 1 Hally, Galto

1

Kerr, Joseph

Kaler, Mr.

King, W. C.

Kundsen, Ju-

lius, for-

Bammann, Andr? 1 Burlingame,

}

             Dr. J. S. Boluer,Master J. 1

Chadwick, E. 1

Fereira, Mrs.

C. M.

Fryer, Mr. Farnham,

Capt. John Freshfield & Williams, (Solicitors) Fenner, Mrs.

Gandini,

Lorenzo Gifford, W. H. 1

Greig, James

merly sailor 1 on board the Ching-Too

La Priman-

dage, Com- mander, R.N.

Larsen, Soren 2

Polo, Miss Rita 1 Penss, Johann

Peterson, Jo-}

-}1

seph Pack

Seigo, Marie Sechtaqure, Telman Silva, A. da St. John, Miss Smith, Charles 1

1

Mahomed,

2

}

May, Nathan

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH OCTOBER, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 13th October, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

1

Hossam, T. E. 1

Hamilton,

Annie, Mrs.

Jesus, Caro-

lina de

Letters. Papers.

Lefaonu, Geo.}

B. Capt.

Pugh, Wm. Press, Julius

Letters. Papers.

1

Percy Hiram}

451

Lets. Pprs.

Sale, G. H. J. 1

Tallers, Wolf 1 regd. Tong Heng Thomas, J.,

formerly of the S.S.

1

1

Capt.

Moor, Mrs. A. 1 regd.

Hojeebhoy

} 1 regd.

Quen Soong,

1

Mrs.

Madsen, S. N. 1

Quang Loy

1

1

Mecca Thompson,

1

Mackintosh, Jas. 1

Rush

1

G. M.

Ryall, Hy.

Napier, Hon. W. 1

Reilly, Jas.

Namman,

1

Capt. J. R. J

Russell, Thos. }

2

1

Newman,

1

Alexander

Steeves, Dr.

1

Verner, Sir W. 1 Vengaruti,

Domenico

Webber, Capt. 1 regd.

}

Newman,

H. D.

Walker, Thomas

Maria, Mrs.

Scott, Mrs. H. 1

Steele, Alex.

1

Yuen Tong Hookl

Olsen, Emil

3

Scott, Charles 1

1

Prina, Anto. J. 1

}

2

Yap Co Cheong 1 Yan Cheong

Yeek

Yan Acheong

Yan Alock

Yan Kong Cheong 2

Young Hing

2

2

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Adela

1

Charlotte

Fire Queen

1

1

Killarney, s.s.

2

5

Abbey Cowper 9

1

Andrews

Fookien, s.s.

1

Kassa

1

1

Nightingale Northern Chief 2

3

4

Rajah, s.s. Rajanathianuhar

Lets. Pprs.

1

Almstene

1

Charity

Kirkland

1

Nearchus

2

Alert

Cingalee

1

Griffe

Neapel

1

City of Exeter

1 regd.

Golden Russett 1

Lavinar

1

Sir Wm. Wallace4 Sarah Nicholson 3

1

Blair Athol

Berwick, s.s. Bedfordshire Beemaho

         Berrace, s.s. Benledi, s.s.

Banian

         Burton Stather 3 Balgownie Burmese, s.s.

Carmarthen-

shire

Chinaman

2212 II~~D — —

Concordia

1

Georgina

1

Lord Macaulay 3

Otago

8

1

Sir Harry Parkesl

Carrisbrooke

1 regd.

George Shottoy 1

1

Licka Till

1

Ousuri

10

1

Selina Weilant 1

Cilurnum

1

Gadshill, S.s.

3

Lion

1

Ocean Beauty 9

2

Sophie Plimuth 1

Crocus

1

Lord McDuff

1

1

Henri

Lulu

Ocean Ranger 7

4

Scotia

1

2

Salerno

1

Dora

1

Hylton Castle 1

2

Hassa

1

May

3

Quarta, s.s.

1

Southern Cross 9

1

Syringa

1

1

E. M. Young

1

Helens

1

Matago

Elmstone

17

2

Hope

1

Minam

1

Paraguay, s.s.

Pearl. s.s.

1

Teviot

1

1

East Lamand

1

Hengist

1

1

Matle Horne 1

Paradise

1

Taunton

1

Edward Poussell 1

Maria Cruzik

Parthia

9

}

E. P. Bouverie 3

Isles of the South1

Mystery

1

1

Everly

1

Importer

1

1

Carricks

1

Flying Eagle

1

Juan F. Pearson 3

Chingtoo

2

Frederic Tudor 1

John Nicholson 1

Catherstone

1

Flintshire, s.s. 1

Celestial Queen 10

Flodden

Jas. Venicombe 2 Jerfalcon

Mary L. Stone 1 Marie Alfred Melbrek

Miss Kilmansegg 1 Mindoro

Ugo

1

5

Rookwood

2

Veirdo, s.s.

1

422

Rebecca

1

Riga, s.s. Rifle

4

1

3

White Eagle

1

Russell

1

William Fruing 5

3

Caroline

Florence

1

John Milton

8

Novelty

Roy Lodge

2

13

Wm. Phillips

2

Beta

For H. M. Ships.

Letters. 3

Growler

Letter.

1

Athen?um.

A. & E. Cohens, p.c.

British Trade Journal. Bremer Handelsbladd. Banffshire Journal. Builder.

China Prospectus, Scot- tish Imperial Insr. Co. City of Glasgow Life

Assurance Co.

Christian Herald.

Daniel Deronda. Daily Telegraph, April 4, Daily Recorder, June 17. Die Presse. Das Neue Blatt. Davis' Sun's True Bear- ing or Azimuth Tables.

Emporio Pittoresco. Eclio de la Fronti?re.

Books, &c., without Covers.

Edinburgh Medical Mis-

sionary Society. Eedicht Saminulonug.

Freie Press.

Geneeskundige Courant.

Home News.

H. F. Jorss Manchester,

(Sample of Calico).

John Broadwood & Son Mrs. Brown Spelling Bees.

Piano circular.

K?niglich Privilegirte

Berlinische Zeitung.

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Mayflower.

Otago Witness.

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ton Thread Samples.) Statesman.

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Umbrella Handles.

Weser Zeitung. Ward Lock & Tyler's List of Books, &c.

Detained for Postage.

Cains, Mr. J. S., care of Fred. Skene, San Francisco, 3 Papers. Dixon, Miss Jennie, Ohio,...........

1 Paper.

""

.1 Letter. ..1 Parcel.

Drown, Thos. P., Atlantic Bank, Boston Mass, U.S.A., 1 Ebrahim Noormahomed, Bangkok,

Edgell, Mrs. B. E., San Francisco,.

Hall, Mrs. M. A., San Francisco, Rodrigues, Miguel, Porto Rico,.... Smith, M. L., Saco Maine, U.S.A.,

Soenszan, F. A. W., Chief Officer Swedish Ship

Louis de Geir, Batavia,

2 Papers.

.1 Letter.

...2 Papers.

.1 Letter.

452

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH OCTOBER, 1876.

Dead Letters.

A-how, 24, Cochran Street, Hongkong,

1

Barbour, E. D., Hongkong,

Barry, Miss, S. John's Wood, London,.

Bidwell, R., Ship Merwanjee Framjee, San Francisco,.

Borwick, Mrs. J., North Shields,

1

Larsen, Miss Laura, 279, North Street, Boston,

wis, Mrs., Post Office, Liverpool, Lientier, Marie, Poste Restante, Marseilles,.... Lowe, Capt. James, Ship Agnes Muir, Boston, Nanegran, Shreeram, Esq., Penang,

1

1

1

1

1

Cooper, Mrs. M. E., Yokohama,

Coward, Capt. J., Deptford,

1

Neill, Mary Ann, 8, Stanley Street, Belfast,.. Nelson, Henry S., Hessel Road, Hull,

1

1

Davis, George, H.M.S. Growler,

1

Dickie, Capt. Isaac, Nagasaki,

Dulbecco, Madame, Poggi,

(Registered) 1

Frier, Miss Lena, Deptford,

1

Furmidge, Esq., London,

1

Nichols, Miss Lillie, 977, Eighth Avenue, New York, Ogle, General, Cox & Co., Craig's Court, London,. Palmquiste, Capt. Alfred, Post Office, Gottenberg,. Perib?le, Monsieur, N?rac, France, Peverel, Mr. George, Newcastle-on-Tyue,

?

1

1

1

Gilley, Mr. James, Bishop's Teignton, Devonshire,

(Registered) 1

Phillips, Miss Harriet, 61, Leisome Road, Greenwich,

1

Griffin, Mrs., New York,

1

Pierson, Rev. Isaac, Post Office, Aden,

1

Gut, Madame, 28, Avenue Wagram, Paris,..

Hattensaur, Marie, Cavendish Square, London,

Hewson, Miss, S. Ives, Huntingdon,

Jesus, D. Carolina de, Hongkong,

Jones, James, 63, Queen Victoria Street, London,

Jones, Mrs. Justin, Brooklyn, U.S.,

1

1

Prescott, Mrs. L. E., 2310, Chestnut Street, St. Louis, Rose, Miss, Rowena Parade, Richmond,

1

1

Scandlon, Miss Mary Ann, Kirham, Lancashire,

Sharp, Miss, S. Ives, Huntingdon,

Van Deek, Messrs, & Co., Enschede,

Waiter, Mareas, Western India Club, Poonah,.

Joyce, W. P., 37, Manor Street, Clapham,

Langkilde, H. V., Sunderland,

Larken, Miss, Montpelier Terrace, Brighton,

1

Wheeler, Charles, Buckland, Portsmouth, White, Private James, 24th Regiment, Cape,. Woodward, A., Brooklyn, New York,.......

?

(Registered) 1

1

1

1

1

The above letters have been returned from various places at which the addressees cannot be found. If not claimed within ten days they will be

opened and returned to the writers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 13th October, 1876.

NOTICE.

HE next Criminal Sessions of the Supreme

on Wednesday,

Eighteenth day of October, A.D., 1876, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order of the Court,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar,

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

U

IT

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar,

"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ORDINANCE, 1867."

is hereby notified that the Upper Floor of the House hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 34, Wing On Lane, was on the twelfth day of October, 1876, pursuant to Section XXIII of the above Ordinance, declared by me under my Hand and Seal of Office to be an Un- licensed Brothel.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General,

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 14th October, 1876,

In the Matter of-

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

NOTI

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors and other Persons having any Claims or Jemands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- Ihoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick La?ar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

NORONHA & SONS,

PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS & STATIONERS

AND

Printers to the Government of Hongkong,

OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET,

HONGKONG.

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452

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 14TH OCTOBER, 1876.

Dead Letters.

A-how, 24, Cochran Street, Hongkong,

1

Barbour, E. D., Hongkong,

Barry, Miss, S. John's Wood, London,.

Bidwell, R., Ship Merwanjee Framjee, San Francisco,.

Borwick, Mrs. J., North Shields,

1

Larsen, Miss Laura, 279, North Street, Boston,

wis, Mrs., Post Office, Liverpool, Lientier, Marie, Poste Restante, Marseilles,.... Lowe, Capt. James, Ship Agnes Muir, Boston, Nanegran, Shreeram, Esq., Penang,

1

1

1

1

1

Cooper, Mrs. M. E., Yokohama,

Coward, Capt. J., Deptford,

1

Neill, Mary Ann, 8, Stanley Street, Belfast,.. Nelson, Henry S., Hessel Road, Hull,

1

1

Davis, George, H.M.S. Growler,

1

Dickie, Capt. Isaac, Nagasaki,

Dulbecco, Madame, Poggi,

(Registered) 1

Frier, Miss Lena, Deptford,

1

Furmidge, Esq., London,

1

Nichols, Miss Lillie, 977, Eighth Avenue, New York, Ogle, General, Cox & Co., Craig's Court, London,. Palmquiste, Capt. Alfred, Post Office, Gottenberg,. Perib?le, Monsieur, N?rac, France, Peverel, Mr. George, Newcastle-on-Tyue,

?

1

1

1

Gilley, Mr. James, Bishop's Teignton, Devonshire,

(Registered) 1

Phillips, Miss Harriet, 61, Leisome Road, Greenwich,

1

Griffin, Mrs., New York,

1

Pierson, Rev. Isaac, Post Office, Aden,

1

Gut, Madame, 28, Avenue Wagram, Paris,..

Hattensaur, Marie, Cavendish Square, London,

Hewson, Miss, S. Ives, Huntingdon,

Jesus, D. Carolina de, Hongkong,

Jones, James, 63, Queen Victoria Street, London,

Jones, Mrs. Justin, Brooklyn, U.S.,

1

1

Prescott, Mrs. L. E., 2310, Chestnut Street, St. Louis, Rose, Miss, Rowena Parade, Richmond,

1

1

Scandlon, Miss Mary Ann, Kirham, Lancashire,

Sharp, Miss, S. Ives, Huntingdon,

Van Deek, Messrs, & Co., Enschede,

Waiter, Mareas, Western India Club, Poonah,.

Joyce, W. P., 37, Manor Street, Clapham,

Langkilde, H. V., Sunderland,

Larken, Miss, Montpelier Terrace, Brighton,

1

Wheeler, Charles, Buckland, Portsmouth, White, Private James, 24th Regiment, Cape,. Woodward, A., Brooklyn, New York,.......

?

(Registered) 1

1

1

1

1

The above letters have been returned from various places at which the addressees cannot be found. If not claimed within ten days they will be

opened and returned to the writers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 13th October, 1876.

NOTICE.

HE next Criminal Sessions of the Supreme

on Wednesday,

Eighteenth day of October, A.D., 1876, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order of the Court,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar,

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

U

IT

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar,

"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ORDINANCE, 1867."

is hereby notified that the Upper Floor of the House hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 34, Wing On Lane, was on the twelfth day of October, 1876, pursuant to Section XXIII of the above Ordinance, declared by me under my Hand and Seal of Office to be an Un- licensed Brothel.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General,

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 14th October, 1876,

In the Matter of-

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

NOTI

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors and other Persons having any Claims or Jemands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- Ihoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick La?ar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

NORONHA & SONS,

PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS & STATIONERS

AND

Printers to the Government of Hongkong,

OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET,

HONGKONG.

ESTABLISHED, 1844.

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Terms of Advertising:

For 5 Lines and under, $1,00 Each Additional line, $0.20

In Chinese-For 25 Characters for 1st insertion.

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Each Additional character, 4 c. Repetitions,................. Half price.

Unless otherwise ordered, all advertisements will be repeated until countermanded.

Advertisements intended for insertion should be sent in not later than 3 P.M. on Saturdays.

Printed and Published by NORONHA & SONS, Printers to the Hongkong Government, OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET, Hongkong.

DIE

ET

QUI MAL

MON

DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 44.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 21ST OCTOBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 183.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

       Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, until noon of Saturday, the 28th October, 1876, for the making up and supply of the following winter clothing for the Gaol Staff, viz:

2 Fine Cloth Suits for Warden and Head Turnkey.

29 Blue Cloth Suits for Turnkeys and Guards.

Samples of uniform can be seen, and any further information obtained at the Gaol Office.

       No Tenders will be received, unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $100 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 184.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

       It is hereby notified for general information, that a Despatch has been received from His Excel- lency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of French Conchin-China reporting that the Port of Quin-hon on the Coast of Annam in the Province of Binh Dinh will be opened to Foreign Trade from 1st November next.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 185.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

       The following Return of Births and Deaths for the Quarter ending 30th September, 1876, received from the Registrar General's Office, is published for general information.

By Command,

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st October, 1876.

DIE

ET

QUI MAL

MON

DROIT.

THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 44.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 21ST OCTOBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 183.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

       Tenders will be received at the Colonial Secretary's Office, until noon of Saturday, the 28th October, 1876, for the making up and supply of the following winter clothing for the Gaol Staff, viz:

2 Fine Cloth Suits for Warden and Head Turnkey.

29 Blue Cloth Suits for Turnkeys and Guards.

Samples of uniform can be seen, and any further information obtained at the Gaol Office.

       No Tenders will be received, unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $100 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 17th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 184.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

       It is hereby notified for general information, that a Despatch has been received from His Excel- lency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of French Conchin-China reporting that the Port of Quin-hon on the Coast of Annam in the Province of Binh Dinh will be opened to Foreign Trade from 1st November next.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 185.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

       The following Return of Births and Deaths for the Quarter ending 30th September, 1876, received from the Registrar General's Office, is published for general information.

By Command,

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st October, 1876.

454

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST OCTOBER, 1876.

RETURNS of BIRTHS and DEATHS for the 3rd Quarter of 1876, ending 30th September.

DISTRICTS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN COMMUNITY.

CHINESE.

DEATHS. BRITISH & FOREIGN COMMUNITY.

BIRTHS.

DEATHS.

BIRTHS.

DEATHS..

Boys.

Girls. Males. Females. Boys. Girls.

Males. Females. British,.

.13

Victoria,

26

19

35

12

209

171

375

451

Portuguese, Indian,

..15

3

Kow-loon,

77

10

14

Malay,

3

...

Sh?u-ki-w?n,

16

9

16

Non-Residents,

.13

...

Aberdeen,

1

2

8

...

...

Stanley,

5

4

4

TOTAL,.........47

TOTAL,...

26

19

35

12

238

196

431

493

ANNUAL DEATH-RATE.

GRAND TOTAL.

PER 1,000 FOR 3RDQUARTER OF

Whole Population,...

Births, ......479

Deaths,...971

British & Foreign Community, 26.94

Do. deducting non-Residents,

Chinese,

1873.

1874. 1875.

1876.

23.53

19.30

23.35

Death rate

not calculated,

owing to

the Typhoon.

28.06

31.83

28.03

29.27

25.74

27.35

28.07

31.98

Registrar General's Office, Hongkong, 21st October, 1876.

No. 181.

M. S. TONNOCHY,

Acting Registrar General.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until noon of the 23rd instant, for the repairs of Queen's Road, between Wardley Street and the Naval Yard Gate, including the rebuilding of the Public Steps leading from Queen's Road to the Battery Path, opposite the Hongkong and Shanghai Bank.

   The specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper form of tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 14th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 180.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   Tenders for the supply of Provisions and other articles required for the use of Victoria Gaol, from 21st November, 1876, to the 20th November, 1877, inclusive, will be received at this Office, until noon of Friday, the 10th November, 1876.

   All information required, and blank form of Tender, may be obtained on application to the Acting Superintendent of Victoria Gaol.

Tenders to be addressed to the Colonial Secretary, and endorsed "Tender for Gaol Contract, 1877." No Tender will be received, unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $200, as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

for the Colonial Secretary.

!

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST OCTOBER, 1876.

No. 186.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Table of Meteorological Observations, taken at the Government Lock Hospital during the Month of September, 1876, is published for gene- ral information.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st October, 1876.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT LOCK HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, hongkong, for the month of septeMBER, 1876. 137 feet above mean low level of Spring Tides.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

457

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

110-

DAY OF MONTH.

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

DAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

MAX.

MAX.

DIUR-

IN THE SHADE.

Max, and Min, of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

SUN,

BULB

IN

SUN,

BULB

Ex-

VACUO. POSED.

MIN,

ON

NAL

RANGE,

GRASS. IN

SHADE.

9 A.M.

3 P.M.

Friday,

Saturday,

29.81

29.80

29.81

29.80

Sunday,

29.80

29.72

Min. Max.

77.0 86.0 83.0 75.0 86.0 84.0 75.0 86.0 85.0

Temp. ut

Noon.

DIURNAL

RANGE, BULB

EXPOSED.

HYGROMETER.

MIN.

IN SOIL,

DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN SHADE. SHADE.

6

HUMIDITY COMPLETE SATURATION ==100.

DEW POINT.

QUARTER.

WIND.

CLOUD.

RAIN IN

INCHES

INCHES

DEEP.

1

9.0

Monday,.

29.80

29.73

74.0 86.0

Tuesday,

29.80

29.80

Wednesday,

29.80

29.7

7 Thursday,

Friday,

29.76

29.70

29.70 29.70

!

:

Saturday,

29.65

29.60

}]

10 Sunday,

Monday,

12 Tuesday,

29.70

29.69

75.0 86.0 85.0 140. 76.0 89.0 87.0 153.

79.0 91.0 88.0 148. 79.0 92.0 88.0 155. 80.0 95.0 88.0 150.

126. 93. 69.0 80.0. 83.0 77.0 79.0 148. 110. 55.0 11.0 55.0 81.0 82.0 84.0 78.0 79.0 80. 76. 141. 110. 68.0 11.0 42.0 80.0 85.0 84.0 78.0 72. 72. 81.0 145. 100. 60.0 12.0 40.0 78.0 81.0 80.0 77.0 76.0 80. 75.0 86.0 81.0 120. 90. 64.0 11.0 26.0 79.0 81.0 80.0 78.0 76.0 85. 117. 64.0 11.0 53.0 78.0 81.0 83.0 77.0 78.0 80. 112.? 64.0

33.0

76.0

A. M. 3 P.M. 9 A. M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M.3 P.M. 85.

9 A.M.

3 P.M.

DURING

THE

PREVI-

OUS 24

HOURS.

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

0-10.

80.

75.0 76.3

S. E.

S.E.

75.3 75.7

S.E.

S.E.

(

79.0

75.1 74.0

E.

E.

80.

74.3 73.3

E.N.E.

E.N.E.

1.18

80.

76.0

73.3

E.

E.

0.85

76.

74.3

74.7

E.N.E.

W.

0.07

29.70

13

Wednesday,

29.05

29.76 29.65 29.75 29.70

78.0 92.0 86.0 152. 108. 65.0 14.0 43.0 80.0 85.0 84.0 148. 111. 65.0 14.0 46.0 84.0 84.0 86.0 86.0 148. 111. 66.0 14.0 45.0 86.0 84.0 86.0 77.0

86.0

13.0 58.0 80.0 85.0 89.0 79.0 80.0 80. 111. 61.0 12.0 50.0 79.0 86.0 84.0 79.0 78.0 68.

118. | 65.0 13.0 53.0 82.0 85.0 83.0 78.0 77.0 618. 110. 62.0 15.0 48.0 81.0 $3.0 85.0 77.0 78.0 72.

61.

76.3

74.3

W.

W.

72.

74.5

74.0

W.

N.W.

0.34

72.

73.4

73.0

N.E.

E.

68.

73.0

73.4

E.

E.

1.00

77.0 76.0 64. 74.0 77.0 57.

64.

71.8 70.7

E.

E.

61.

67.4

71.2

E.

E.

14 Thursday,

29.85 29.80

15 Friday,

29.90

29.85

16 Saturday,

29.80

29.80

17 Sunday,

29.93 29.90

18 Monday,

29.90

29.85

19 Tuesday,

29.95

29.90

78.0 87.0

75.0 88.

85.0 146. 108.

62.0 9.0

20 Wednesday,

29.96

29.90

21 Thursday,

29.90

29.85

22 Friday,

29.85

29.80

23 Saturday,

29.92

29.87

78.0 88.0 85.0 77.0 88.0 75.0 87.0 85.0

24 Sunday,

29.90

29.85

25 Monday,

29.90

29.80

78.0 92.0

78.0 92.0 78.0 92.0 83.0 140. 98. 60.0 14.0 38.0 71.0 76.0 89. 85.0 140. 110. 62.0 13.0 48.0 78.0 78.0 89. 86.0 -140. 110. 60.0 11.0 50.0 79.0 81.0 85.0 73.0 76.0 88.0 86.0 152. 112. 60.0 12.0 52.0 80.0 83.0 85.0 74.0 77.0 60. 46.0 85.0 80.0 81.0 74.0 74.0 71. 87.0 117. 108. 60.0 13.0 48.0 80.0 80.0 78.0 74.0 74.0 71. 79.

78.0 88. 81.0 137. 95. 58.0 10.0 37.0 75.0 84.0 81.0 78.0 75.0 72. 72. 140. 100. 60.0 10.0 40.0 77.0 81.0 81.0 74.0 74.0 68. 68.

85.0 140. 100. 61.0 11.0 39.0 78.0 82.0 82.0 75.0 75.0 68. 68. 140. 100. 62.0 12.0 38.0 80.0 80.0 84.0 74.0 75.0 71. 75.0 87.0 85.0 153. 115. 62.0 12.0 53.0 81.0 84.0 84.0 75.0 75.0 60. 78.0 90.0 88.0 150. 110. 66.0 12.0 44.0 82.0 88.0 87.0 79.0 78.0 61. 61.

79.0

81.0

77.0 68. 61. 83.0 70.0 74.0 59. 60. 83.0 72.0 73.0 60. 57.

74.0 64.

72.4

71.2

E.N.E. E.

...

63.8 68.0

N.N.E. E.N.E.

0.08

65.9 66.3

E.N.E. E.

55.

67.6

66.8

E.N.E.

W.N.W.

64.

68.0 71.8

E.N.E.

E.

68.

69.9 69.3

E.

E.

69.9 71.2

E.

N.E.

60.

60.

26 Tuesday,

29.92

29 91

27

Wednesday,

29.90

29.85

28 Thursday,.

29.90

29.86

29 Friday,

29.94 29.85

30

Saturday,

29.95

29.90

73.0 90.0 80.0 146. 106.

63.0 17.0 43.0 80.0 76.0

72.0 89.0 83.0 130. 94. 62.0 17.0 32.0 79.0 81.0 80.0 73.0 89.0 83.0 138. 96. 61.0 16.0 35.0 79.0 77.0 81.0 73.0 75.0 79. 72. 72.0 89.0 83.0 134. 95. 60.0 17.0 35.0 72.0 80.0 82.0 71.0 74.0 59. 71.0 88.0 81.0 137. 97. 60.0 17.0 37.0 72.0 77.0 77.0 67.0

82.0 73.0 76.0 84. 72. 74.0 74.0 68. 71.

69.3 69.9

70.2 70.9

67.0 53.

64.

53.

64.9 68.6

74.0 70.9

69.3 69.3 E. 70.3 70.3 69.9 69.1 E. 69.1 69.1 E. 73.3 72.2 W. 70.9 72.0 E. E.N.E.

E.N.E.

N.E.

N.E.

N.E.

0.08

E.

E.

E.

E.

W.

E.

E.

1.03

E.

0.40

E.N.E.

0.03

E.

0.25

58.3 58.3 N.E. E.

...

...

...

...

...

Mean

29.87

29.79

75.7 91.1 84.6 141. 105.

Summary of September, 1875:-Mean Shade Temp.,

.80.9

Total Rain fall,

""

"

1874:-

"

""

1873:-

""

"3

""

1872:-

"

""

>>

1871:-

??

""

3.3

""

1870:-

""

>>

83.1

""

""

""

""

80.0

61.9 12.7 43.7 79.0 81.8 14.15 inches. Rain fell on 14 days. 14.77

12.94

82.9

78.5 75.7

69.

67. 70.7 70.9

:

:

:

74B8Q4 20∞ 4∞∞?CIO O O O O 2 ? 27O77∞∞

aona aan ITC-22-4052777ODOOH;

8

3

3

5.31

:.

12

""

""

15

""

""

"}

""

""

""

81.6

9.27

12

"

""

>>

""

9.5

33

81.2

17.15

20

,,

""

""

""

81.0

11.38

12

C. J. WHARRY, M.D., Superintendent.

>>

">

39

""

""

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

458

THE

HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE,

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTT: RS' ISLAND.

CAPE D'AGUILAR.

HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP.

HEIGHT 1,300 F:ET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,825 FEET.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

DATE.

HOUR.

Bao

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max.] Min.] Dry. | Wet. Dilect. Force.

WINDS

WINDS

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER,

WEA BARO- THER. METER|

0 To 12.

THE MOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

WEA BARO-

0 TO 12.

THER. METER

WEA BARO- THER. METER:

0 TO 12.

WA-BARO-

THE

SETER

Attd, Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max, Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Artd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet., Direct. Force.

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

0 40 12. WEA-

THER.

In inches

24 hours.

during previous

Saturday,

9

30.17 75.0

71.01 69.0

b.c.

30.15 76.0

14th

October,

3

Noon 30.1676.5 78.5 73.0 75.0 68.0 30.12 75.5

b.c.

74.0 69.0

b.c.

:

:

77.0; 71.0: ENE 30.16 76.0 81.0 71.0 78.0 71.0 ENE 30.14 78.0|

1

b.c.

30.1177.0

75.0 69.0 NE

4

b.c.

68.8 65.0 ENE

3

b.c.

28.35 67.0;

:

66.5 64.5 ESE

4

c.ni.

2

b.c.

30.11 | 77.0; 77.0 72.5| 75,0| 68.0] E

+

b.c.

71.0 66.0 70.0 64.5| ENE

3

b.c.

28.34 69.5 69,5 61.5 69.0 64.0 ESE

4

c.m.

0.00

79.0 72.0 ENE

1

b.c.

30.07 | 77.0

75,069.0 E

4

h.c.

70.0 64.5 E

1

0.nl.

28.31 68.0

68,0] 63,5, ESE

2

b.c.m.

:

Sunday,

15th

October,

3

30.19 77.0| 76.0 70.0

9 Noon! 30.16 | 77.0] 79.0 72.0 76.6 69.0 30.12 77.0

b.c.

30.16

77.0

b.c.

76.0 70.0

b.c.

Monday,

9

30.18 76.0

:

:

:

75.0 71.0

b.c.

30.16 76.0

:

::

76.5 71.0 ENE 30.17 79.0 78.0 74.5 78.0 71.0 ENE 30.13 80.0

1

b.c.

30.12 78.0

75.86 69,0|| NE

4

b.c.

70.0 63.8 E

3

b.c.

28.36 68.0"

67.

65.0 E

3

b.c.in

:

:

1

b.c.

30.13 77.0 77.0 68.0? 76.0; 69.0) NE

4

b.c.

71.0 64.5 71.0 64.5 E

3

b.c.

28.35 70.0 69.5 61.0 69.0 66.0; E

3

b.c.m.

0.20

80.0 73.0 ENE

1

b.c.

30.0877.0;

76.0 69,0| NE

3

b.c.

71.0 66.0 E

1

b.c.m 28.32 | 70.5|

:

:

70.0 67.5 E

1

bc.m.

:

75.0 78.0 NE

1

b.

30.12 79.0

75.0 71.0 NE

4

b.c

:

:

70.5 67.5 E

4

b.c.

28.36 | 69.0!

68.0 67.0 E

B

b.c.m.

16th Noon

October,

3

30.16 77.5 79.0 73.0 76.0 71,5|

30.10177.01

76.0 72.0

:

Tuesday,

17th

October,

9

30.17 78.0

77.0 73.0

Noon 30.13 78.0 79.5 74.0 77.0 72.5

3

30.0778.0

74.0 74.0

Wednesday,

18th

9

30.1477.0!

76 0 73.0

Noon 30.11 | 81.0 82.0; 73.5 80.0 73.5

True wind cannot be registered.

b.c.

30.16 | 80.0 80.0 78.0 80.0 75.0 NE

1

: b.e.

89.11 79.0 77.0 72.0 76.0 71.0 NE

3

b.c.

71.

66,5; 71,5| 68.0) E

3

b c.

28.34 71.0 71.0 65.0 70.5 68.0 E

2

b.c.m.

0.00

b.c.

30.10 80.0]

80.0] 75.0 NE

1

b.c.

b.c.

30.13 79.0

:

:

30.05 i 79.0

78.5 73.0 ENE

1

b.c.

30.10 80,0j

:

Do.

b c.

30.12 80.0 80.0 74 0 8.0 75.0 ENE

1

b.

:

:

100

| 76.0 72.0! E

2

b.c.

71.0 68 0 E

2

b.c.

28.31 72.0

79.0 77.0 NE

??

b.c.

:

:

71.0 68.0 NE

3

b.c.

28.34 70.0

:|:

:|:

71.5 68.0 E

2

b.c.

:

69,0 67.5 E

3

b.c.in.

30.08 79.0 78.0 73.0 77.0 73.0 NE

3 b.c.

72.2 67.5 72.0 69.0 NE

2

b.c.

28.32 73.0 72.5 66.5 72.0 69,5. E

2

b.c.m.

0.09

?

b.c.

30.08 81.0

81.0 75 0 ENE

2

b.c.

b.c.

30.10 80.0

:

:

30.04 79.0..

77.0 71.0 NE

3

b.c.m.

78.0 75.0 Calm

{'

b.

30.98 82.0)

76.0 72 5 NE

2

b.c.

::

:

October.

20

30.04 | 83.0|

:

..

82 0 74.0

b.c.

b.c.

30.10 82.0 81.0 74.0 82.0 76.0 NW

1

b.c.

30.06 82.0 84.0; 76,0 75.0 72.0 S

2

b.c.

30.06 82.0

82.0 75.0 SW

1

b.

:

30.00 | 81.0

75,0| 71,0] SW

2

bc.

:

::

72.0 69.0 Calm

0

b.c.

28.28 72.5

72.0 69.0 SE

2

b.c.m.

73.0 71.0 Calm

0

b.c.m. 28.32 | 71.0

70.5 68.0! W

b.in.

78.5 68.5 78.5 72.5 W

b.c.m. 28.32 72.5 73.5' 67.

72.0 69.0 NW

2

b.c.m.

0.00

77.5 72.0 W

1

b.c.m. 28.27 75.0

74.0 70.0 W

1

b.c.m.

:

Thursday,

19th

9

30.13 79.5

October,

3

79, 74.01 Noon 30.11 | 83.5 84.5 76.0 82.0 74.5 84.0 74.0

30.0685.0

b.c.

30.10 81.0

b.c.

:

b.c.

:

:

30.09 84.0 84.0 75.0 84.0 80.0 SW 30.06 84.0

215

80.0 79.0 Calm

0 b.

30.07 S3.0!

2

1.c.

30.07 84.0 85.0 74.0 83.0 79.0 SE !

登:

82.0; 76.0 SE

1

b.c.

76.0 70.5] NW

3

cm.

28.34 74.0;

73.0 70.0 NNE

2

b.m.

2

b c.

81.5 70.5 79.0 73,5 NW

2

b.c.m. 28.33 76.0 76.0, 69.0 75.5 71.5 NW

b.c.m.

0.00

85.0 82.0 SW

2

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STATE OF WEATHER:-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; f. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; . lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; ', rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; e. visibility. Objects at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE:--A bar (-) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

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of the

Description of Wind.

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per Hour in Miles.

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No. 187.

THE HONGKONG goverNMENT GAZETTE, 21ST OCTOBER, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.

By Command,

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

for the Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 21st October, 1876.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE.

Information has been received that a

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 13.)

MALACCA STRAIT.

(1.) Intended Light on Pulo-Pisang.

                   Light-house is in the course of construction on Pulo-Pisang, Malacca Strait, which is expected to be completed in about a year, when a light will be exhibited therefrom, visible when bearing from N. W. by W. W. through north and east to S. E. S.

1924

SUMATRA, WEST COAST,

(2.) Sunken Reef in Siberoet Strait.

The Netherlands Government has given notice of the existence of a reef in Siberoet Strait, west side of Sumatra, over which the depth of water is variable, but on which the sea generally breaks. Position, latitude 0° 45' S., longitude 98° 42′ E. [Bearings are Magnetic and given from Seaward. Variation 10 Easterly in 1876.]

By Direction of the Government of India,

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Comdr. (late I. N.),

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT; CALCUTTA, the 18th September 1876.

Superintendent, Marine Survey of India,

(1.) This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts: Malacca Strait, No. 1355; China Sea, No. 2660A; and Mount Formosa to Tanjong Bolus No. 796; also, Admiralty list of lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., 1876, page 16.

(2.) Indian Ocean, Nos. 2483 and 748, b; and Sumatra Island No. 2760.

If this Notice is received on board-ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it and introduced into Sailing Directions to which it relates.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 14.) COLOMBO-CEYLON.

Information has been received from the Colonial Government, Ceylon, to the following effect :-

    Commanders of vessels are hereby cautioned not to pass between the black buoy (moored off the end of the break- water) and the end of the break-water in entering or leaving the port, as a stone mound is now being deposited there, and vessels might strike on it.

By Direction of the Government of India,

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Comdr. (late I. N.),

Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT; CALCUTTA, the 20th September 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts: Ceylon Island, Colombo on the West, to the South and South-East Coast, No. 813; Bay of Bengal, No. 70A.

If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 20 of 1876.

EXHIBITION OF REVOLVING WHITE LIGHT

ON

CAPE FOULWIND,

West Coast of Middle Island.

Customs Department (Marine Branch), Wellington, 9th August, 1876.

Notice is hereby given, that on and after the first day of September next a light will be exhibited from a Lighthouse which has been erected on Cape Foulwind, the position and characteristics of which are as follow:-

    The Cape Foulwind Lighthouse is situated on the Cape of that name on the West Coast of the Middle Island of New Zealand. The tower is 53 feet in height from the base to the top of the lantern, and is constructed of timber and painted white; the upper part being close boarded, and the lower part of open framed work.

The light will be a Second Order Revolving White Light, visible all round the horizon as far as the land will allow. It will attain its greatest brilliancy every Thirty Seconds.

The light is elevated 190 feet above the sea, and, allowing 15 feet for the height of the eye, will be seen at a distance of 19 nautic miles in clear weather, and at lesser distances according to the state of the atmosphere.

GEO. MCLEAN,

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NOTICE TO MARINERS

No. 63.

CHINA SEA.

TAMSUI DISTRICT.

Coral patch off the entrance to Kelung Harbour.

The following information has been received from Vice-Admiral A. P. RYDER, Commander-in-chief, China Station:- “H. M. S. Audacious, when leaving Kelung Harbour, Formosa, in May last, struck on a coral patch, unmarked in the charts. The position of this patch has since been determined by H. M. S. Lapwing, and is as follows :-

"100 Foot Rock (Kelung Island),.. "Macedonian Point,.. "Brooker Point,

....S. 74° E. ..S. 3° E.

..S. 27° W.

     "This patch is about 150 to 200 yards in extent, with least water 34 fathoms (reduced to low ordinary springs), soundings varying from 5 to 9 fathoms on the patch.

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The bearings given shew the exact position of the 3 fathoms patch."

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

!

DAVID M. HENDERSON, Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 4th September, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UNTU

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

?NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

every Tues-

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOTICE, CHUN SEE RAL, OH YOW PAK,

        and Loo WING, trading in Co-partner- ship as Medicine Dealers at No. 36C, Bonham Strand, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, under the style of "Sing Wo Cheong," having been adjudged Bankrupts under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, on the 26th day of September, 1876, a public sitting for the said Bankrupts to pass their last examination, and make application for their order of discharge, will be held before the Honourable Sir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on Monday, the 20th day of November, 1876, at Eleven of the clock in the forenoon precisely.

At this meeting, proofs of the debts of Creditors will be received.

     Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, is the Official Assignee, and Messrs. Sharp, Toller & Johnson are the Solicitors acting in the Bank- ruptcy.

Supreme Court House,

20th October, 1876.

In the Matter of-

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors and other Persons having any Claims or Demands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- lhoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

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NOTICE TO MARINERS

No. 63.

CHINA SEA.

TAMSUI DISTRICT.

Coral patch off the entrance to Kelung Harbour.

The following information has been received from Vice-Admiral A. P. RYDER, Commander-in-chief, China Station:- “H. M. S. Audacious, when leaving Kelung Harbour, Formosa, in May last, struck on a coral patch, unmarked in the charts. The position of this patch has since been determined by H. M. S. Lapwing, and is as follows :-

"100 Foot Rock (Kelung Island),.. "Macedonian Point,.. "Brooker Point,

....S. 74° E. ..S. 3° E.

..S. 27° W.

     "This patch is about 150 to 200 yards in extent, with least water 34 fathoms (reduced to low ordinary springs), soundings varying from 5 to 9 fathoms on the patch.

66

The bearings given shew the exact position of the 3 fathoms patch."

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

!

DAVID M. HENDERSON, Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 4th September, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UNTU

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

?NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

every Tues-

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOTICE, CHUN SEE RAL, OH YOW PAK,

        and Loo WING, trading in Co-partner- ship as Medicine Dealers at No. 36C, Bonham Strand, Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, under the style of "Sing Wo Cheong," having been adjudged Bankrupts under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, on the 26th day of September, 1876, a public sitting for the said Bankrupts to pass their last examination, and make application for their order of discharge, will be held before the Honourable Sir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on Monday, the 20th day of November, 1876, at Eleven of the clock in the forenoon precisely.

At this meeting, proofs of the debts of Creditors will be received.

     Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, is the Official Assignee, and Messrs. Sharp, Toller & Johnson are the Solicitors acting in the Bank- ruptcy.

Supreme Court House,

20th October, 1876.

In the Matter of-

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors and other Persons having any Claims or Demands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876. And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has then had notice; and the said Gent- lhoom Lazar Agabeg will not be liable for the Assets or any part thereof, so distributed to any Person, of whose Claim the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg has not had notice at the time of the distribution.

Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

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No. 10.

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VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 28TH OCTOBER, 1876.

[L.S.] A. E. Kennedy.

PROCLAMATION.

VOL. XXII.

By His Excellency SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, Knight Commander of the Most Distinguished Order of Saint Michael and Saint George, Companion of the Most Honourable Order of the Bath, 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 The Right Honourable The EARL OF CARNARVON, Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for the Colonies, have been received, approving of and confirming the following Ordinance; namely:-

No. 7 of 1874, entitled-An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to control recruiting in the Colony of Hongkong for the service of Foreign States.

Now, therefore, it is hereby declared, that the said Ordinance has been so approved and confirmed, as aforesaid.

By His Excellency's Command,

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

GOD SAVE THE QUEEN.

Given at Victoria, Hongkong, this 23rd Day of October, 1876.

No. 188.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders for Contracts for the supply of the Articles included in the undermentioned Schedules, of the Government Civil and Lock Hospitals, for the space of One Year, commencing on the 26th of December, 1876, will be received at the Office, until Noon of Friday, the 1st of December, 1876.

Schedule 1, Provisions.

2, Medical Comforts.

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3, Bedding and Clothing.

4, Miscellaneous.

Tenders may be made for all 4 Schedules, or for each separately.

    The Contractor will be required to enter into a Bond for the due fulfilment of his Contract, and for the supply of all Articles of the best quality.

Tenders must be in duplicate, and in sealed envelopes, endorsed "Tenders for Hospital Contracts." Forms of Tender, and all other information, may be obtained from the Superintendent of the Government Civil Hospital.

No Tenders will be received, unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $200 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th October, 1876.

464 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28TH OCTOBER, 1876.

No. 189.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified, that the Regulations for an Examination of Candidates for the Civil Service of India, which is to be held in March, 1877, may be seen on application at the Colonial Secretary's Office.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 190.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Report from the Honourable CHARLES MAY, Superintendent of the Fire Brigade, for the quarter ending 30th September, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

for the Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th October, 1876.

[No. 16.]

FIRE BRIGADE DEPARTMENT,

HONGKONG, 25th October, 1876.

   SIR,—I have the honour to forward, for the information of His Excellency the Governor, the Fire Brigade Report for the 3rd Quarter of the current year.

   Owing to the continuous rains during July and August, no Inspections were held other than within the several Engine Houses.

   A Parade and Inspection was held on the 30th August, at which were present the Government Steam and Manual Engines as also the Manual Engines of the Chinese Associations. They were all found in order. The Fire Ladders, Hose, Implements and general Equipment were also examined and found clean and correct.

There was a Parade and Inspection on the 26th September. The Government Steam and Manual Engines, together with the Manual Engines of the Chinese Associations, were worked from the sea and found in order.

A Manual Engine, Hose and Equipment, for Shau-ki W?n Village, indented for in my letter of the 5th January last, arrived in the ship Duke of Abercorn, and was taken to its destination by the Volunteers of the Village.

A new Manual Engine with Hose, Implements and Equipment arrived in the Martaban, and has been stationed at Wan-tsai for the protection of the Eastern part of the City. Thirty Volunteers from the immediate neighbourhood have come forward to assist in its working.

A trifling fire occurred in the Central Market on the 24th August, of which due Report was made.

I have the honour to be,

Sir,

Your most obedient Servant,

C. MAY,

Superintendent, Fire Brigade.

No. 184.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified for general information, that a Despatch has been received from His Excel- lency the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of French Conchin-China reporting that the Port of Quin-hon on the Coast of Annam in the Province of Binh Dinh will be opened to Foreign Trade from 1st November next.

By Command,

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th October, 1876.

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1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

WINDS

WINDS

WINDS

WINDS

DAY AND

HOUR.

DATE.

BARO-

METER

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

0 TO 12. Attd.]Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WEA-BARO-

0 TO 12.

THER. METER|

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO-

THERMOMETER.

0 TO 12.

THER. METER

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

0 TO 12. WEA-

In inches

Attd. Max.|Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

THER. during previous

24 hours.

Saturday, 9 30.16 78.0 77.0 74.0 21st Noon 30.14 | 78.0 82.0 76,0| 77,0| 74.0 October, 3 30.08 79.0

b.c.

30.10 80.0

..

79.0 75.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.09 80.0

:

..

77.0 73.5 NE

2

b.c.m.

b.c.

:

:

78.0 74.5

b.c.

:

30.11 | 80.0 81.0 76.0 80.0 76.0 ENE 30.08 81.0

2

b.c.

30.08 81.5 79.0 74.5 77.0 74.0 NE

3

b.c.m.

80.5 76.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.04 80.0|

30.1678.0

Sunday, 9 22nd Noon 30.15 79.0 80.0 75.0 78.0 74,5

:

78.0 74.5

b.c.

30.1481.0

78.5 75.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.11 81.0

..

:

:

77.0 73.0 NE

4

b.c.m.

78.0 74.5 NE

3

Co

b.c.

:

:

:

71.0 70.0 SE

4

c.m.

28.33 70.0

b.c.

CO

October,

3 30.11 78.5

84.0 74.5

b.c.

:

30.15 81.0 82,0| 76.0 80.0 75.5 ENE 30.11 81.0

2

b.c.

30.12 81.0 80.0| 75.0 78.0 74.0 NE

3

b.c.

80.5 75.5 ENE

2 b.c.

30.07 80.0

77.0 73.5| NE

3 b.c.

:

23rd

October, 3

30.0880.0

Monday, 9 30.16 78.0

Noon 30.13 | 81.0 82.5 75.5 80.0 74.5

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79.0 75.0

b.c.

30.14 82.0

81.0 75.0 ENE

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b.c.

30.11 83.0]

..

:

24th

October,

3

Tuesday, 9 30.16 79.5

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79.0 75.01

78.0 75.0

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81.0 74.0

:

Wednesday,

25th

9 30.22 77.0

October, 3 30.15 77.0

76.0 72.0

Noon? 30.20 77.0 84.0 75.0 76.0 71.0|

? :

True wind cannot be registered.

Do.

b.c.

30.13 82.0 83.0 76.0 32.0 76.0 SW

1

b.c.

30.09 82.0 83.0 75.0 82.0 77.0 E

750:00

80,0| 75.0 NE

1

b.c.

2

b.c.

:

b.c.

30.08 83.0

82.5 77.0 SW

2

b.c.

30.04 82.0

:

81.0 75.0 SE

2

b.c.

:

b.c.

30.12 82.0

:

b c.

30.12 84.0 84.0 75.0 83.5 75.0 SE

b.c.

30.10 83.0

::

83.0 80.0 Calm

0

b.

30.10 83.0

80.0 75.0 N

1

b.c.

1

b.c.

: ?

30.09 81.0 83.0 74.0 80.0 75.5 NE

2

b.c.

:

:

83.0 81.0 SE

2

b.c.

30.06 80.0

..

:

:

79.0 74.0 NE

2

b.c.

b.c.

30.17 79.0

b.c.

6:

78.5 76.0 ENE

4

b.c.

30.15 79.0

:

:

76.0 71.0 NE

6

b.c.m.

3 0.18 80.0 84.0 76.0 79.0 76.0 ENE

4

b.c.

30.1480.0 80.0 73.0 77.0 71.0 NE

6 b.c.m.

76.0 71.0

b.c.

30.16 80.0

:

..

..

79.0 76.0 ENE

4

b.c.

30.1178.0

76.0 71.0 ENE

6

co

b.c.

A

Thursday, 9 30.21 76.0

26th

Noon 30.17 75,5 79.0 74.0 74.0 71.0?

791:1

75.0 71.0

:

b.c.

30.17 79.0|

77.0 72.0 ENE

3

b.c.

30.14 79.0

b.c.

30.1779.0 79.0 74.0 78.0 72.0 ENE

4

b.c.

October, 3

30.1277.0

78.0 71.0

b.c.

30.13 80.0

79.0 72.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.08 78.0

:

: 88

:

75.0 71.0 NE

6

b.c.m.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

74.0 69,5 72.0 71.5 SE

4

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:

71.5 70.5 SE

3

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28.28 71.5

::

:

69.5 69.0 ESE

4

f.o.

28.32 | 71.0 73,5 68.0 70.5) 69.0 ESE

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f.o.

0.00

71.0 69.5 ESE

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f.o.

..

73.3 71.3 SE

3

b.c.m. 28.37 | 71.5

:

71.0 70.0 ESE

3 b.c.m.

:

74.5 70.0 72.5 71.0 SE

3

b.c.m. 28.35 71.5 71.5 68.0 71.0 69.5 E

2

b.c.m.

0.00

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b.c.m. 28.31 72.5

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:

:

72.0 69.0 ESE

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b.c.m.

73.0 70.0 E

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c.m.

77.5 70.0 76.0 73,0| W

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b.c.m. 28.35 75.0 75.5 68,5 74.5 72.0 E

1

b.c.m.

0.00

:

78.0 73.5 W

1

b.c.m. 28.29 | 76,0

75.0 72.0 Calm

0

b.c.m.

75.0 72.0 NE

2

b.c.m. 28.36 74.0

78.2 71.5 77.5 72.0 KE

1

b.c.m. 28.36 76.5 76.0 69.0 76.0 71.5 E

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73.5 71.0 E

2

b.c.m.

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b.c.m. 28.31 | 76.0|

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:

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:

30.1379.0 78.0 73.0 76.0| 70,0| NE

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b.c.

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70.0 67.5 E

79.5 68.5 70.5 67.0 E

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69.5 66.0 E

71.5 67.0 70.5 67.0 E

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10

b.c.q. 28.38 69.5

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69.0 66.5 E

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:

4 b.c.q

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5

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THE

HONGKONG GOVERNMENT

: 8:

5

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:

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28.36 69,5 69,5| 64.0 69.0 67.0 E

: $

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5

b.c.m.

4

b.c.m.

0.00

Friday, 9 30.13 76.0

75.0 72.0

:

b.c.

30.11 | 79.0

27th

October, 3 30.04 77.0

Noon 30.09 77.5 79.0 74.5 76.0 72.0)

b.c.

:

: 8

:

75.0 70.0 NE

6

b.c.m.

:

:

:

69.5 66.5 E

2

b.c.

28.31 68.5

78.0 73.0 ENE

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2

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··

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b.c.

2 b.c.

:

:

30.06|80.0 30.0479.0 77.0 74.0 76.0 71.0 NE 29.99 78.0 75.5 72.0 Calm 0

76.0 72.0 NE

4

b.c.m.

70.0 68.0 E

3

b.c.m. 28.30 | 69.0]

:

:

:

:

68.0 65.5 E

4

b.c.m.

GAZETTE,

68.5 67.5 E

4

b.c.m.

30.10 80.0 80.0 75.0 79.0 74.0 ENE 30.06 | 80.0 79.0 75.0 ENE

at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). STATE OF WEATHER:-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; ?. foggy; 9. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o, overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. NOTE:-A bar (-) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Objects

5 b.c.m.

71.5 68.0 70.5 63.0 E

b.c.m.

:

:

..

:

70.5 68.5 E

2

b.c.m. 28.29 | 69.5| 69.0 66.0) 69.0? 67.5 E b.c.m. 28.24 | 68.5 68.0 67.0 E

3

b.c.m.

0.00

:

4

b.c.m.

28TH

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Description of Wind.

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind

per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Calin

Light Air

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze ..

5

6

7

8

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Moderate Breeze.

Fresh Breeze

Strong Breeze

Moderate Gale.

Fresh Gale

Strong Gale Whole Gale Storm....

Hurricane.

Just sufficient to give steerage way.

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water...

3 to 4

5 to 6

Royals, &c.

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

Triple Reefs, &c....

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail

Bare Poles..

0 to 2

3 - 10

11 - 15

16 20

21

25

26

30

31

36

37 →→→→→ 44

45 - 52

53

60

61

69

70 - 80

11

above 80

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lius, for-

Bell, Mrs. A. 1

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 28TH OCTOBER, 1876. 469

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general informati?n.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 28th October, 1876.

H. E. WODEHouse,

for the Colonial Secretary.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

Notice is hereby given that a Beacon with a round open lattice work top has been erected on the two fathom patch off the Port of Batticaloa on the east coast of Ceylon, bearing No. 44° 51′ E. from the Flagstaff near the bar and distant 2208 yards.

JAMES DONNAN,

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NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in Thursdays.

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F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- 'day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOTIC

?OTICE.--JEAN CLAUDE WILLAUME, of Victoria, in the Colony of Hongkong, Merchant, having been adjudged a Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy,

Notice is hereby given that His Excellency the Governor has appointed Saturday, the Eleventh day November next, at Noon, for a sitting of the Executive Council, at the Offices of the Go- vernment, for the purpose of entertaining the said Petition, and that at such sitting of the Council, application will be made for such Letters Patent as aforesaid.

Dated at Victoria, Hongkong, this 28th day of October, 1876.

0

SHARP, TOLLER & JOHNSON, Solicitors for the Petitioner.

AVISO.

BAR?O DO CERCAL declara que n?o se responsabilisa por qualquer obriga??o con- trahida pela Baronesa sua mulher, e que propoz perante os Tribunaes de Lisboa ac??o de separa??o

contra ella.

In the Matter of—

filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong in N°

Bankruptcy, on the 18th day of August, 1875, a public sitting for the said Bankrupt to pass his last examination, and make application for his order of discharge, will be held before the Honourable Sir John Smale, Knight, Chief Justice of the said Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on Monday, the 6th day of November, 1876, at Eleven of the clock in the forenoon precisely.

At this meeting, proofs of the debts of Creditors will be received.

       Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, is the Official Assignee, and Messrs. Sharp, Toller & Johnson are the Solicitors acting in the Bank- ruptcy.

Supreme Court House,

28th October, 1876.

NOTICE.

AVIETICK LAZAR AGABEG, deceased.

OTICE is hereby given, that all Creditors and other Persons having any Claims or Demands upon or against the Estate of Avietick Lazar Agabeg, Jun., late of Hongkong, who died on the 11th day of June, 1876, and Letters of Administration of whose Personal Estate were duly granted to Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, Esq., by the Supreme Court of Hongkong in its Pro- bate Jurisdiction on the 10th day of July, 1876, are hereby required to send in writing the par- ticulars of their Claims or Demands to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, at his residence, No. 4, Pechili Terrace, Hongkong, aforesaid, on or before the 1st day of November, 1876.

     And Notice is hereby also given that, at the expiration of the last mentioned day, the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg will proceed to distribute the Assets of the said Avietick Lazar Agabeg amongst the parties entitled thereto, having regard to the Claims, of which the said Gentlhoom Lazar

WHEREAS pursuant to the Provisions of Agnes has then had notice; and the said Gent-

Ordinance No. 14 of 1862, the following Petition to His Excellency the Governor in Coun- cil for Letters Patent for the exclusive right to use within this Colony and its Dependencies the Invention hereinafter mentioned has, together with the specifications and declaration required by the said Ordinance, been filed in the Office of the Colonial Secretary, that is to say:-

The Petition of CLARENCE EDWARD COL- LINGS, for "Improvements in double or folding doors French and similar case- ments, and in apparatus for securing them against high winds, burglars and other contingencies.”

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Notice is hereby also given to all parties in- debted to said Avietick Lazar Agabeg forth- with to pay the amount of their indebtedness to the said Gentlhoom Lazar Agabeg, otherwise legal proceedings will be taken against them for recovery thereof.

Dated this 13th day of July, 1876.

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the said G. L. Agabeg.

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VICTORIA, ?ATURDAY, 4TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 192.

    Tenders for supplying this Government with Coal during the ensuing Winter, including delivery at the various Offices in Victoria, and at the Police Stations in the Villages and at the Peak, will be received at this Office, until Noon of Tuesday, the 14th November.

Further particulars can be obtained from this Office.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 2nd November, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

for the Colonial Secretary.

No. 193.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon on Wednesday, the 29th November, for the supply of the undermentioned Articles for the use of the Police Department from the First day of December, 1876, to the Thirty-first day of May, 1877 :---

Oil. Lampwick. Buckets. Tubs. Salt. Soap. Gram. Bran. Paddy. Oats. Straw. Hay.

Per jar large & small,

of

per dozen

24 catties.

of each.

each.

per lb.

per picul.

The above enumerated Articles must be of good quality, deliverable at the Central Police Barracks, at such times and in such quantities as may be required.

Forms of Tender and any further information can be obtained on application at the Office of the Captain Superintendent of Police.

No Tenders will be received unless sent in in the form required.

By Command,

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th November, 1876.

No. 194.

for the Colonial Secretary.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified, that JOHN HEARD, Esquire, H. I. R. M. Consul, has reported his return to the Colony and his resumption of the charge of the Russian Consulate.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th November, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

472 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 4TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

No. 195.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice from the Acting Registrar General is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th November, 1876.

NOTICE.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

His Excellency the Governor in Council having been pleased to direct the Census of Population. to be taken within this Colony, on the 4th proximo, notice is hereby given that Blank Schedules will be served on all occupiers of the whole or portions of Houses in Hongkong and its Dependencies.

   If any occupier be overlooked in the distribution of Schedules, or if a Schedule be accidentally mislaid or destroyed, the deficiency can be supplied on application at the Registrar General's Office.

When one Schedule is insufficient, others may be obtained in the same way, or from the distri- buting officer.

Registrar General's Office, Hongkong, 4th November, 1876.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

NOTICE.

All persons intending to apply for Seamen's Boarding House Licences for the years 1876-77, under Ordinance No. 6 of 1852, should send in their applications in writing to this Office, on or before Saturday, the 18th of November, stating accurately the position of the House, and that there is an entire dwelling intervening between it and any House licensed for the sale of Spirituous or Fermented Liquors.

In measuring the rooms, strict regard will be paid to the Regulations laid down on the 1st July, 1872, and no Licence will be granted to any House that does not come within the full meaning of the Ordinance.

Before a Licence can be issued, the Applicant will be required to produce the sanction of a Police Magistrate.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 3rd November, 1876.

No. 188.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    Tenders for Contracts for the supply of the Articles included in the undermentioned Schedules, of the Government Civil and Lock Hospitals, for the space of One Year, commencing on the 26th of December, 1876, will be received at the Office, until Noon of Friday, the 1st of December, 1876.

Schedule 1, Provisions.

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2, Medical Comforts.

11

3, Bedding and Clothing.

4, Miscellaneous.

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Tenders may be made for all 4 Schedules, or for each separately.

    The Contractor will be required to enter into a Bond for the due fulfilment of his Contract, and for the supply of all Articles of the best quality.

Tenders must be in duplicate, and in sealed envelopes, endorsed "Tenders for Hospital Contracts." Forms of Tender, and all other information, may be obtained from the Superintendent of the Government Civil Hospital.

No Tenders will be received, unless the Person tendering shall produce a receipt to the effect that he has deposited in the Colonial Treasury the sum of $200 as a pledge of the bona fides of his offer, which sum shall be forfeited to the Crown, if such Person shall refuse to carry out his Tender.

The Government does not bind itself to accept the lowest, or any Tender.

By Command,

H. E. WODEHouse, for the Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th October, 1876.

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NOTICE.

HEREAS pursuant to the Provisions of

Ordinance No. 14 of 1862, the following Petition to His Excellency the Governor in Coun- cil for Letters Patent for the exclusive right to use within this Colony and its Dependencies the Invention hereinafter mentioned has, together with the specifications and declaration required by the said Ordinance, been filed in the Office of the Colonial Secretary, that is to say:-

The Petition of CLARENCE EDWARD COL- LINGS, for "Improvements in double or folding doors French and similar case- ments, and in apparatus for securing them against high winds, burglars and other contingencies."

1 Letter.

Notice is hereby given that His Excellency the Governor has appointed Saturday, the Eleventh day of November next, at Noon, for a sitting of the Executive Council, at the Offices of the Go- vernment, for the purpose of entertaining the said Petition, aud that at such sitting of the Council, application will be made for such Letters Patent as aforesaid.

Dated at Victoria, Hongkong, this 28th day of October, 1876.

SHARP, TOLLER & JOHNSON,

Solicitors for the Petitioner.

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No. 47.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 11TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 196.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified, that His Excellency the Governor in Council has been pleased to direct that the existing Valuation of House Property in the Villages of Hongkong shall stand for the Year 1877. By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th November, 1876.

No. 197.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of Bank Notes in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 31st October, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

BANKS.

AVERAGE

SPECIE

AMOUNT.

IN RESERVE.

Oriental Bank Corporation,

217,957

100,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,..

566,775

200,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

484,258

175,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,491,751

500,000

TOTAL,

....

2,760,741

975,000

No. 198.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified, that a List of the Tenements valued for the Year 1877, under the Provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1863, will be open for inspection at the Treasury for Fourteen Days, commencing from Monday, the 13th instant.

Persons wishing to inspect the List are requested to apply to the Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer between the Hours of 10 A.M. and 4 P.M.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 10th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

478 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

No. 199.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given, that at Noon on Thursday, the 21st of December next, the Privilege of Farming all Granite Quarries during the Year 1877, as also the same Monopoly for Kowloon, will be put up to Public Auction at Government Offices.

1. The Monopoly shall begin on the 1st of January of 1877, and terminate on the 31st of December of the same year.

2. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise, the Monopoly shall be put up again at a former bidding.

3. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $100.

4. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign a Memorandum of Agree- ment for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall on the same day of the sale pay into the Colonial Treasury one-twelfth of the total amount of Premium at which the Monopoly shall have been knocked down to him, and this sum shall be forfeited to the Crown in the event of the Purchaser subsequently failing or refusing to carry out his Tender.

5. The remaining eleven-twelfths of the Premium shall be paid into the Colonial Treasury in advance, that is to say, one-twelfth upon the first day of each month.

6. Persons desirous of bidding at either of the two Auctions are directed to call at the Surveyor General's Office, where further particulars may be obtained.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 200.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held at Shau-ki W?n on Thursday, the 7th day of December, 1876, at 3 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th November, 1876.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Thursday, the 7th day of December, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Nine. Lots of Crown Land in the Village of Shau-ki W?n, Hongkong, for a Term of 999 Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

No.

of

Registry

No.

Sale.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual

Upset

N.

S.

E.

w. Square ft.

Rent.

Price.

1

139

Shau-ki W?n,

feet.

100.0 81.0

feet.

feet. feet.

39.00

61.31 20.0 5,504

12.13

50.00

Q3+

2

140

Do.,

100.0 100.0

51.3

49.0

4,988

10.99

50.00

141

Do.,

76.0 69.6

47.0

47.0

·

3,402

7.49

50.00

4

142

Do.,

82.0

76.0 47.0 48.0 3,735

8.23

50.00

55.01

10

6789

143

Do.,

82.0

84.6

49.0

10.01

4,606

10.15

50.00

144

Do.,

79.6

82.050.0

50.0

4,025

8.87

50.00

145

Do.,

76.6

79.6

50.0

49.6

3,854

8.49

50.00

146

Do.,

79.0

76.6

60.0 33.6

3,528

7.77

50.00

147

Do.,

100.0 100.0

49.0 44.0 4,620 10.18

50.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise between two or more bidders, the Lot in dispute shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

478 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

No. 199.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given, that at Noon on Thursday, the 21st of December next, the Privilege of Farming all Granite Quarries during the Year 1877, as also the same Monopoly for Kowloon, will be put up to Public Auction at Government Offices.

1. The Monopoly shall begin on the 1st of January of 1877, and terminate on the 31st of December of the same year.

2. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise, the Monopoly shall be put up again at a former bidding.

3. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $100.

4. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign a Memorandum of Agree- ment for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall on the same day of the sale pay into the Colonial Treasury one-twelfth of the total amount of Premium at which the Monopoly shall have been knocked down to him, and this sum shall be forfeited to the Crown in the event of the Purchaser subsequently failing or refusing to carry out his Tender.

5. The remaining eleven-twelfths of the Premium shall be paid into the Colonial Treasury in advance, that is to say, one-twelfth upon the first day of each month.

6. Persons desirous of bidding at either of the two Auctions are directed to call at the Surveyor General's Office, where further particulars may be obtained.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 200.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held at Shau-ki W?n on Thursday, the 7th day of December, 1876, at 3 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th November, 1876.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Thursday, the 7th day of December, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Nine. Lots of Crown Land in the Village of Shau-ki W?n, Hongkong, for a Term of 999 Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

No.

of

Registry

No.

Sale.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual

Upset

N.

S.

E.

w. Square ft.

Rent.

Price.

1

139

Shau-ki W?n,

feet.

100.0 81.0

feet.

feet. feet.

39.00

61.31 20.0 5,504

12.13

50.00

Q3+

2

140

Do.,

100.0 100.0

51.3

49.0

4,988

10.99

50.00

141

Do.,

76.0 69.6

47.0

47.0

·

3,402

7.49

50.00

4

142

Do.,

82.0

76.0 47.0 48.0 3,735

8.23

50.00

55.01

10

6789

143

Do.,

82.0

84.6

49.0

10.01

4,606

10.15

50.00

144

Do.,

79.6

82.050.0

50.0

4,025

8.87

50.00

145

Do.,

76.6

79.6

50.0

49.6

3,854

8.49

50.00

146

Do.,

79.0

76.6

60.0 33.6

3,528

7.77

50.00

147

Do.,

100.0 100.0

49.0 44.0 4,620 10.18

50.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise between two or more bidders, the Lot in dispute shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH NOVEMBER, 1876. 479

3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury a deposit of one half of the amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down; and within one Calender Month from the day of sale, at the aforesaid Treasury pay the remaining half of the said Premium.

-4. The Purchaser of each Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 999 Years, to be computed from the 24th day of June, 1876, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot herein before contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Inland Lots in the Colony of Hongkong. 5. The Purchaser of each Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

     6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any por- tion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

7. A copy of the Sale Plan and of these Conditions of Sale is deposited at the Shau-ki W?n Police Station, for the inspection of intending purchasers.

7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale

Registry Number

and

Lot. Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

No. 195.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice from the Acting Registrar General is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 4th November, 1876.

NOTICE.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, for the Colonial Secretary.

His Excellency the Governor in Council having been pleased to direct the Census of Population to be taken within this Colony, on the 4th proximo, notice is hereby given that Blank Schedules will be served on all occupiers of the whole or portions of Houses in Hongkong and its Dependencies.

     If any occupier be overlooked in the distribution of Schedules, or if a Schedule be accidentally mislaid or destroyed, the deficiency can be supplied on application at the Registrar General's Office.

      When one Schedule is insufficient, others may be obtained in the same way, or from the distri- buting officer.

Registrar General's Office, Hongkong, 4th November, 1876.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

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1876.

DAY AND

DATE.

HOUR.

BARO-

METER

HARBOUR OFFICE.

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. | Wet. Direct. Force.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET,

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

THER. METER|

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER)

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

? TO 12.

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

? TO 12.

THER. METER|

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

WINDS

0 TO 12.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

RAIN FALL.

In inches

THER. during previous

WEA-

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force

24 hours.

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28th

October,

9

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29th

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1st

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2nd

9

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:

73.0 69.0

b.c.

30.06 76.0

Friday,

9

3rd

30.0975.0}

Noon 30.06 76.5 78.0 70.5) 75,0| 70,5|

74.0 70.0

b.c.

...

:

:

76.0 80.0] ESE

1

b.c.

29.99 77.0

30.04 | 77.0 82.0] 68,0| 75.0 68.0 E 74.0 68.0 E

2

b.c.

6:5

70.0 65.0 NE

2

b.c.m. 28.28 | 68.0|

75.0 65.0 69.5 63.8 NE

2

b.c.m. 28.24 | 68.0 70.5 63.0 67.5 63.0 ESE

3

?

b.c.

69.0 64.8 Ne

2

b.c.m. 28.22 | 68.0

*

b.c.

Nov.,

3

30.02 | 76.0

:

:

75.0 71.0

b.c.

30.03 80.0

:

76.0 76.0 ENE

30.04 76.0 30.06| 77.0 78.0 72.0 77.0 78.0 ENE 80.0 79.0 ENE

1

b.c.

30.03 77.0]

2 b.c.

2 b.c.

? :

..

74.0 70.0 NE 30.04 79.0 77.0 72.0 75.0 70.0 NE 29.98 78.0 75.0 71.0 E

b.c.

:

:

:

:

:

69.5 67.0 ENE

3

b.c.m. 28.28 67.0

..

3

b.c.

71.0 66.5 71.0 67.0] ENE

2

3 b.c.

70.5 66.0 E

1

b.c.m. 28.26 | 70.5 70.0 64.5 70.0 68.0 E 70.0 67.0 E

b.c.m. 28.22

..

::

:

::

..

68.0 63.0 ESE

CO

3

b.c.

3

b.c.

0.00

67.5 63.0 E

3

b.c.

67.0 65.5 E

3

b.c.m.

:

3

Co

b.c.m.

0.00

3

b.c.m.

:

..

STATE OF WEATHER:-b. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; f. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; l. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; 7. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE:—A bar (~) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Figures

to denote the Force

of the

Description of Wind,

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

0-2340OLOGO_2

Wind.

Calm

Light Air

Just sufficient to give steerage way.

Moderate Breeze.

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze

Fresh Breeze

Strong Breeze

Moderate Gale.

Fresh Gale

Strong Gale Whole Gale

Storm... Hurricane..

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water.....

3 to 4

5 to 6

Royals,

&c..

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

Triple Reefs, &C..

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. ....... full and by....

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail ....

Bare Poles........

OIZ?GONO DOIN

52

53

60

69

10

70

11

above 80

12

2048402129888

0 to 2

15

30

9||||||||

HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT

GAZETTE,

11TH NOVEMBER,

1876.

:

:00

2

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGH. 1,823 FEET.

THE

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

DATE.

HOUR.

BARO-

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

THER. METER

Attd. Max.) Min. Dry. | Wet. Direct. ] Force.

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd.|Max. Min. Dry. Wet. [ Direct. 'Force.

WEA-BARO-

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

1 HER. METER

WEA- BARO- THER. ?METER;

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER)

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

0 TO 12.

RAIN FALL.

WEA-

THER.

Attd. Max, Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

In inches

during previous

24 hours.

Saturday,

4th

9

30.15 75.0] Noon? 30.09 75.5 78.0 72.0 74.0 69.5

74.0 70.0]

b.c.

30.1078.0

?

b.c.

77.0 71.0 NE 30.10 | 78.0 79.0 72.0| 77.0 70.0 NE

2

..

b.c.

30.09 | 79.0

75.0 69.0 NE

4

b.c.m.

69.5 65.5 E

3

b.c.m. 28.33 | 69.5|

Nov.,

3

30.07 76.0

Sunday,

5th

9

30.18 68.5

Noon 30.1371.0 76.0 67,0 69.0 67.0

:

:?

:

75.0 70.0

b.c.

30.08 78.0

??? :

2

b.c.

30.07 | 78.0 76.0 72.0 74.0 69.0] NE

5

10

b.c.

71.51 65.0 70.0 65.5] E

3

77.0 71.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.03 79.0

··

74.0 69.0 NE

3

b.c.

:

..

69.8 65,0 E

2

b.c.m. 28.2670,0

::

b.c.m. 28.28 | 71.0 71,0 64,5| 70,0] 66,0] ENE

::

69.0 66.0 E

4

b.m.

4

b.c.m.

0.00

70.0 65.0 E

3

b.c.m.

..

..

70.0 66,0

b.c.

30.1271.0

69.0 64.0 N

Co

o.m.

30.11 | 76.0]

?

70.0] 64.0] N

3

b.c.

..

62.5 58.5 NE

3

b.c.

28.33 62.0

b.c.

Nov.,

3

30.09 | 70.0

:

··

69.0 64.0

b.c.

Monday,

6th

9

30.20 63.0

Noon 30.18 | 67.0 72.0 59.5| 66.0| 59.0|

7:20

62.0 59.0

b.c.

30.14 65.0

Nov.,

3

30.16 68.0

:

Tuesday,

7th

9

30.24 65.0

:

:

Noon | 30.20 67.0 70.0 60.0 66.0 60.0|

8:

64.0 58.0

64.0 58.0

Nov.,

3

30.15 68.0]

:

Wednesday,

30.26 67.5

··

67.0 57.5

66.0 59.0

8th

Noon 30.18 69,5 71,0 63,0| 68.0 59.5|

:

: ?

True wind cannot be registered.

Do.

b.c.

:

:

: g

30.12 | 72.0 78.0 66.5 70.0 64,5] N 30.1072.0

4

o.m.

30.10? 77.0 75.0 65.0 74.0 66.0] N

3

b.c.

70.0 60.0 63.0 58.5 N

3

b.c.

71.5 65.0 NNW

2

b.c.

30.04 | 77.01

:

73.0 65.0 N

3

b.c.

62.5 57.8 N

4

b.c.

28.26 63.5

::

62.0 59.0 N

3

b.c.m.

:

28.29 | 63.0 71.0; 59.0] 63.0? 59.0 NW

4 b.c.m.

0.00

:

63.0 59.0 NW

4

b.c.m.

:

..

:

64.5 57.0 N

4

b.

30.14 74.0

..

:

··

65.0 57.0] N

5

b.c.

58.5 51.5 NW

3

b.c.

28.33 59.0

:

30.18 | 68.0 70.0 60.0| 69.0 60.0 NE

2

b.c.

30.14 74.0 75.0 68.0 67.0 58.5] NE

4

b.v.

:??

63.0) 52.5 61.5 55.0 NW

2

b.c.

28.38*

6833:3

59.0 54.0 N

3

b.c.m.

20] 63.0 53.0 61.5 56.5] NW

4

b.c.m.

0.00

b.c.

30.15 70.0

:

:

75.5 62.0 NE

2

b.

30.11 73.5

:

69.5 59.0] NE

4

b.v.

:

b.c.

30.20 66.0

:

:

67.0 59.0 NE

3

b.

30.18 73.0|

..

b.c.

b.c.

:

30.20 | 69.0 71.0 61.0 70.0 62.0 NW 30.16 70.01

1

b.

30.17 71.0 71.0 59.0 66.0 56.0] NE

591:

66.0 56.0 N

5

b.c.

:

:

:

:

61.0 54.5 ENE

2

b.c.

28.30 61.0

:

61.0 55,5 NW

4

b.c.m.

..

5

b.

:?

..

133

60.0 52.0 ENE

3

b.m.

28.33 59.0

58.0 53.0 ENE

4

b.c.m.

?

:

72.0 62.0] NE

1

b.

30.11 70.0

:

:

67.0 57.0 NE

4

b.c.

:

:

b.c.

30.2069.0

:

:

69.0 60.0 NE

3

b.c.

30.18 73.0

69.0 59.0 N

4

b.c.m.

:

:

Nov.,

3

30.15 71.0

70.0 61.0

b.c.

b.c.

30.21 70.0 75.0 65.0 71.0 61.0 Calm

0

b.c.

30.14 72.0 72.0 62.0 69.0 58.0 N

2

3

b.c.

??:

62.5 53.0 61.0 53.0 E

62,0? 55.0] Calm

63.254.0 E

65.0 57.5 65.0 55.0 Calm

1

b.m.

28.34 60.0 62.5 53.0 60.0] 54.0 E

3

b.c.

€9.00

0

b.m.

28.31 62.5

:

:

62.0 54.5 E

1

b.c.

0

2 O

b.c.m. 28.39 | 62.0|

62.0 55.5 E

2

b.m.

30.16 72.0

70.0 63.0 NW

1

b.

30.11 72.0

..

Thursday,

9th

9

30.26 | 66.0j

:

:

:

:

65.0 59.0

b.c.

30.21 | 68.0

:

:

:

:

70.0 60.0 SE

2

b.

:

68.0 57.0 N

1

b.

Noon? 30.20 | 68,5| 73.0 63.0 67,0| 59,0

b.c.

30.2169.0 74.0 63.0 70.0 58.0 NE

4

b.

Nov.,

3

30.14 70.0

:

69.0 59.0

b.

30.16 70.0

71.0 60.0 NE

4

b.

:

:

:

:

b.c.m.] 28.34 | 63.0 63,0 56.0 63,0| 55,5| E

:

199

..

66.5 57.2 SW

2

b.c.m. 28.31 | 63.0|

660

3

Co

b.m.

0.00

62,5| 55,0| NW

4

b.m.

59.5 52.0 N

3

b.c.

28.38 57.5

57.0 50,0| ENE

4

b.c.m.

:

··

Friday,

10th

9

30.17 66.0

65.0 58.0

b.

30.15 69.01

··

:

:

Telegraph wire out of order.

73.0 63.0 Calm

0

b.

69.0 56.0 62.0 51.0 NE

63.0 51.0 NE

63.5 52.0 NE

3

b.c.

28.34 61.0 64,0 54.0 61.0 53.0 N

4

b.m.

0.00

3 b.c.

28.30 64.5

63.5 54.0 NNE

4

b.m.

2

??

b.c.

28.33 61.0

:

:

60.5 51.0 E

2

b.m.

:

:

Nov.,

3

Noon? 30.12 69.0 71.0 62.0 68.0 59.5| 30.05 69.0

b.

++

68.0 59.0

b.

..

..

:

30.15 71.0 72.0 64,0| 72.0 61.0 ENE 72.0 62.0 ENE

30.10? 72.0

2

b.

2

b.

:

..

65.0 56.5 60.0] 54.5 Calm

63.0 54.0 E

0 b.c.

1 b.c.

:

:

28.30 63.5 64.0 55.0 63.0 54.0 SE 63.0 55.0 E

28.24 64.0

2

b.m.

0.00

1

b.m.

HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT

GAZETTE, 11TH NOVEMBER,

1876.

485

STATE OF WEATHER:-b. blue sky; c'clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; f. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE :-A bar under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Description.of Wind.

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

Figures to denote the Force

of the

Wind.

Wind.

OLEREDOTOROLE

Calm

Light Air Light Breeze Gentle Breeze Moderate Breeze.

Fresh Breeze .

Moderate Gale....

Strong Breeze

Fresh Gale

9

Strong Gale

10

Whole Cale

11

Storm...

12

Hurricane..

Just sufficient to give steerage way.

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water...

3 to 4

5 to 6

Royals, &c.

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

Triple Reefs, &C.....

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail

Under Storm Staysail

Bare Poles.....

0 to 2

3

10

11

15

16 - 20

21 25

26

30

31

36

37

44

45

52

53

60

61

69

70 - 80

11

above 80

0129466ZOGOC?

486 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

No. 201.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Hydrographic Notice, received from the Admiralty, is published for general infor-

mnation.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, -

Colonial Secretary,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th November, 1876.

The information contained in this Notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions, and compared with the chart when the ship is navigating the parts to which it refers.

Hydrographic Notice. [ No. 20.]

EASTERN ARCHIPELAGO.

   The following information relating to Borneo, Basilan, and Zebu islands is derived from an official report by Captain Knorr commanding the ship Hertha, German Imperial Navy, 1875.*

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 110 Easterly in 1876.].

BORNEO, NORTH-EAST COAST-SANDAKAN HARBOUR.--Caution is necessary in approaching the harbour, as the shoals in the neighbourhood are imperfectly known; to the north-westward they are said to extend 7 miles from the shore. The entrance of Sandakan harbour may be recognized by Bahalatolis island, situated on the western side of the entrance of the harbour and triangular shaped; the south-eastern side of the island descends abruptly from a height of 980 feet, while the north-western side slopes gradually. The islets on the reef extending north from this island are densely covered with wood. The shoal of 13 feet lying seaward of Towsan Dooyon island does not show by discoloured water. The south-east point of Bahalatolis island bearing S.S.W. leads clear of dangers on either hand, and when the island is passed the vessel may steer direct for the anchorage abreast Buy island.

   The Hertha found the water 4 or 5 fathoms deeper than shown on Admiralty chart, No. 950, and anchored in mid channel in 10 fathoms, mud, with the north-east point of Buy island, bearing S.S.E., about 10 miles distant from the European settlement.

No water or supplies can be obtained.

   Tides.-The flood tide in Sandakan harbour sets at the rate of a half to 14 knots for 6 hours, the last 3 hours being after the turn of low water; and the ebb at the rate of a half to 11?2 knots for 18 hours.

BASILAN ISLAND.-ISABELA HARBOUR, situated at the north-west side of Basilan island, can be entered either from the north or south, and there is sufficient depth of water for large vessels. The channel has an average width of 1 cables; the shoals which in some places narrow it are marked by buoys, as is also the shoal off the southern entrance.

Large vessels should moor in the stream, smaller vessels may lie closer to the shore of the harbour.

Tides.-The tides during the stay of the Hertha, in the month of April, were regular, of 6 hours duration each, and no slack water; they are, however, frequently influenced by the wind. The flood set S.W. and the ebb to the N.E., at the rate of 1 or 2 knots.

Isabela, the residence of the Spanish governor of Basilan, is situated on the western slope of a chain of hills, 590 feet high, and densely wooded. The bar of the rivulet Pasahan, west of the town of Isabela, is impassable even for small craft. It supplies the only drinking water to be obtained, but so high up that boats cannot ascend. Provisions cannot be obtained. There is a coal dep?t for the use of the Spanish vessels of war; no other store of coal is kept.

   The population consists of 5,000 or 6,000, chiefly Malays and Chinese, who live in bamboo huts, the Malays according to their custom, over or near the water.

ZEBU ISLAND.-The town of Zebu, the oldest in the Philippine islands and the seat of government of the southern Philippines, lies in an extensive and well cultivated plain, at the foot of a mountain range which extends through the island. The town is considered healthy.

   The population consists of 30,000, principally Malays and Chinese. The huts of the poorer Malays, mostly fishermen, on the sea shore, constitute the western part of the town, while beyond them stand numerous massive houses, with good streets. The town has also large barracks, two churches, and a lazaretto. Zebu is also a naval station.

The exports consist chiefly of sugar, hemp, tobacco, and pi?a lace; the imports embrace European goods, rice, and coal. Coal is imported from Australia; a vessel cannot depend upon a supply with certainty. There is coal on the island, but not properly mined.

Provisions are plentiful.

The following information is derived from various authorities:

[ Variation 11° Easterly in 1876. ]

MACASSAR STRAIT.-NORTH WATCHER ISLAND** (lat. 0° 36′ N., long. 119° 42" E.) is surrounded on its west, north, and east sides by a coral reef which extends a mile from the shore.?

BOHUL ISLAND.-CERVERA ROCK, recently discovered, is 2 cables long, N.E. and S.W., and has 13 feet, coral and sand, on its shoalest part. From the rock point Tahurue (south-west extreme of Bohul island) bears N. 60° W., the north extreme of Pamilacan island N. 82° E.; the south extreme S. 88° E.; the Mount north-east of Pangalo N. 4° E. Position, lat. 9° 28′ 45′′ N., long. 123° 50′′ E.§

MYSOLE ISLAND.-HESKETH SHOAL, which was sailed over during a recent cruize of the English yacht Goshawk, is in lat. 1° 38' S., long. 130° 28' E., (approximate) and about 12 miles from the nearest part of Mysole island. From the shoal part where bottom was seen, and the depth of 23 fathoms obtained, Schilpad north island the largest and highest of the group, bore N. by E. ? E., distant 5 or 6 miles; the next cast of the lead gave 5 fathoms, and shortly afterwards no bottom at 17 fathoms.?

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 30th June 1876.

* See Admiralty Charts:-Pacific ocean, North-west sheet, No. 781; Philippine islands, No. 943; Sulu archipelago, No. 2576; Basilan channel, No. 961; Sigboy? and Sibutu passages, No. 928; Ports in the Philippine islands, No. 2391; plan of Sandakan harbour, No. 950: Also, Hydrographic notices, Nos. 8 of 1872 and 27 of 1875.

** See Admiralty Charts:-Eastern Archipelago, sheet 2, No. 941b; Macassar strait, north part, No. 2636.

+ Information from Nachrichten fur Seefahrer, No. 18 of 1876.

See Admiralty Chart:-Eastern part of the Sulu or Mindoro sea, No. 2578.

Information from Spanish Hydrographic notice, No. 44 of 1875.

See Admiralty Chart:-Eastern Archipelago, eastern portion including the Flores, Banda, and Arafura seas, and the eastern passage to China, No. 9426.

? Information by Mr. W. T. Cottor, master of the yacht Goshawk, 1875.

!

No. 202.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH NOVEMBER, 1876. 487

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise into the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 80.]

MALACCA STRAIT.

(1) Intended Light on Pulo-Pisang.

     Information has been received that a lighthouse is in the course of construction on Pulo-Pisang, Malacca strait, which is expected to be completed in about a year, when a light will be exhibited therefrom, visible when bearing from N.W. by W. W. through north and east to S.E.

S.

SUMATRA, WEST COAST.

(2) Sunken Reef in Siberoet Strait.

     The Netherlands Government has given Notice of the existence of a reef in Siberoet strait, west side of Sumatra, over which the depth of water is variable, but on which the sea generally breaks. Position, lat. 0° 45′ S., long. 98° 42′ E.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 14° Easterly in 1876.]

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 28th June 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-

FREDK. J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

(1) Malacca strait, No. 1355; China sea, No. 2660a, and Mount Formosa to Tanjong Bolus, No. 796: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., 1876, page 16.

(2) Indian ocean, Nos. 2483 and 7486; and Sumatra island, No. 2760.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise in the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

[No. 85.]

COCHIN CHINA-TONG-KING GULF.

Fixed Light on Hon-dau Island.

The French Government has given Notice, that from the 1st April 1876 a light would be exhibited on Hon-dau (Dau-shon) island, south side of the entrance to Cua Cam river.

The light is a fixed white light, visible over an arc of 240° or between the bearings of S. by E. E. and N. E.; it is elevated 164 feet above the sea, and in clear weather should be seen from a distance of 8 miles.

Position, as given, lat. 20° 40′ N., long. 106° 47' E.

[All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 110 Easterly in 1876.]

By Command of their Lordships,

FRED?. J. EVANS,

Hydrographer.

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 8th July 1876.

This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-China sea, No. 2661 a; and Tong-King gulf, No. 2062: Also, Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, China, &c., 1876, page 22; and China Sea Directory, Vol. II., page 367.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise into the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS. [No. 109.]

EAST INDIA ARCHIPELAGO-SUMATRA. MALACCA STRAIT-NORTH ENTRANCE.

Rock near West end of Pulo Brasse.

Information has been received from Mr. Robert Thomson, master of the steam ship Fleurs Castle, of the existence of a rock near the west end of Pulo Brasse.

This rock (Fleurs rock) lies about 1 miles from the west point of Pulo Brasse, and nearly in line with two small rocks above water off the north point of Pulo Brasse; it is of small extent, and has a probable depth of 6 feet. The water in the vicinity of the rock is discoloured, and breaks when there is any wind.

Position (approximately), lat. 5° 44" N., long. 95° 7′ E.

[The Bearing is Magnetic. Variation 1° 40′ Easterly in 1876.]

By Command of their Lordships,

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 25th August 1876.

FREDK. J. EVANS, Hydrographer.

     This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts :-Bengal bay, sheet 2, No. 70b; Acheen head to Diamond point, No. 219; Acheen head to Tyingkokh bay, No. 2760: Also, Supplement to China Sea Directory, Vol. I.; Sailing Directions for Malacca Strait, page 10.

488 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 11TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

LORD HOWE'S GROUP, OR ONGTONG JAVA, RONCADOR, AND FRINDSBURY REEFS. Captain ROSENGREN, having recently visited Lord Howe's Group, reports that its extent and position are incorrectly shown on the chart. The positions he assigns to some of the islands of the Group, and which he states agree with those obtained from the observations of Captain Ferguson, of the s.s. "Ripple," are as follow, viz. :-

North-east Islet, Lat. 5° 27' S.; Long. 159° 34′ E.

North-west Islet

(Hammond >Lat. 5° 18′ S.; Long. 159° 17′ E. Islet)

South-west Islet, Lat. 5° 38′ S.; Long. 159° 21' E.

These longitudes depend upon that of Cape Astrolabe being 160° 29′ E.

   The Group consists of a number of small, very low and sandy islands, lying within a quadrilateral reef, the diagonal measurement of which is about 34 miles north-west and south-east, and 21 miles north east and south-west. The islands- which are also connected by numerous reefs-are covered with cocoanut trees, and are thickly inhabited. The sling is the only weapon used by the natives, but they are very treacherous, and should be approached with caution.

   To the westward of the Group a strong current was, in July, found setting to the W.N.W., at a rate of from 2 to 24 knots per hour.

   Roncador or Candelaria Reef was found to be correctly placed on the chart. The sea breaks heavily upon it. On its north-western edge, about one-third of the way from its northern extremity, a small rock, was observed which, at a distance, appeared like a small vessel. Just to the north-wards of this rock, was apparently an opening into a lagoon, extending towards the northern end of the reef.

Frindsbury Reef.-The position assigned to this reef was passed within three miles, but nothing could be seen of it from the mast-head.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 22nd September, 1876.

Portmaster.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

NORTHUMBERLAND ISLES.

Outlying Dangers, h.h. Cluster.

shown

Captain LowRIE, of the s.s.

upon the chart.

66

Blackbird," reports the existence of two dangers near the h.h. cluster, which are not

1. ?eef awash at low water, 3 cables S.W. of westernmost Island of the group. Staff Commander Bedwell, R.N., the Admiralty Surveyor, corroborates the position of this reef, and adds, that a shoal spit extends southwards from it for upwards of a mile.

2. A shoal with not more than 2 fathoms at low water, lying from 1 to 14 miles W.S.W. from h. Peak Islet. Captain Bedwell also reports shoal water as lying nearly a mile to the south-westward of the same Islet, and recom- mends vessels not to approach the h.h. cluster within 4 miles, until the examination of the ground is completed, as detached dangers exist all round the group.

G. P. HEATH, Commander R.N.,

Portmaster.

Department of Ports and Harbors, Brisbane, 22nd September, 1876.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 15.)

INDIA-BAY OF BENGAL.

    Notice is hereby given that the blue-light exhibited during the south-west monsoon at half-hourly intervals from the ?astern channel light-ship, will be continued annually until the end of October instead of, as hitherto, to the 15th September.

By Direction of the Government of India,

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Comdr. (late I. N. ),

Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT; CALCUTTA, the 6th October 1876.

     This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts: Bay of Bengal, No. 70A; Hugli river, Soonderbunds, No. 138; Palmyra point to Chittagong, No. 1681; and Mutlah river, No. 82: also Admiralty List of Lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., 1876, and the Indian Marine Survey Light List, 1876, No. 77.

     If this Notice is received on boardship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

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NOTICE.

HE next Criminal Sessions of the Supreme

Eighteenth day of November, A.D. 1876, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order of the Court,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

UNT figinal Jurisdiction on Mondays and

?NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

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SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

every Tues-

IT

"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ORDINANCE, 1867.”

Tis hereby notified that the First Floor of the House hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 8, Gage Street, was on the Seventh day of November, 1876, pursuant to Section XXIII of the above Ordinance, declared by me under my Hand and Seal of Office to be an Un- licensed Brothel.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 8th November, 1876.

IT

"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES ORDINANCE, 1867.”

is hereby notified that the Ground Floor of the House hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 31, Graham Street, was on the Seventh day of November, 1876, pursuant to Section XXIII of the above Ordinance, declared by me under my Hand and Seal of Office to be an Un- licensed Brothel.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 8th November, 1876.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG

IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter of JEAN CLAUDE WILLAUME,

a Bankrupt.

NOTICE is the above named Bankrupt,

OTICE is hereby given that a Meeting of

will be held at the Supreme Court House, on Thursday, the 23rd day of November, 1876, before Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, Offi- cial Assignee, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of declaring a dividend.

Proofs of debts will be received, and Creditors who have not yet proved, and do not then prove, will be excluded the benefit of the dividend.

Supreme Court House,

IT

F. S. HUFFAM, Official Assignee.

11th November, 1876.

"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

ORDINANCE, 1867.”

is hereby notified that the Upper Floor of the House hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 3, Lyndhurst Terrace, was on the Third day of November, 1876, pursuant to Section XXIII of the above Ordinance, declared by me

IN THE SUPREME COURTOF HONGKONG.

SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

Foreign Attachment.

Suit No. 930.

Plaintiffs,-THE CHARTERED

OF

BANK INDIA AUSTRALIA & CHINA.

Defendants,-Ho PooN and SIT MOONG LUEN trading in co-partner- ship under the style or firm name of SHANG YUEN.

Neign Attachment against all the Property

OTICE is hereby given that a Writ of For-

moveable or immoveable of the above named Defendants within the Colony, has been issued in this Suit pursuant to the Provisions of Section LXXXII of "The Hongkong Code of Civil Procedure."

WM. H. BRERETON, Solicitor for the Plaintiffs, 29, Queen's Road, Hongkong.

NOTICE.

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licensed Brothel.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 8th November, 1876.

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No. 48.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 8 OF 1876.

THURSDAY, 21ST SEPTEMBER, 1876.

PRESENT:

    His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B. The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN, C.M.G.). The Honourable the Acting Attorney General (JAMES RUSSELL). The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE. The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Council meets this day at 2.30 P.M., by Special Summons.

·

Before commencing proceedings, the Acting Attorney General, JAMES RUSSELL, takes the Oath as a

Member of the Legislative Council.

The Minutes of the last Meeting of Council are read and confirmed.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK, with the permission of His Excellency, enquires of His Excellency the Governor, whether an answer has been received from the Secretary of State in respect to the suggestion made on the 26th April last, to add a clause to the Bill relating to Chinese Passenger Ships, to empower the Governor in Council to grant Special Licences to Mail and other first class Steamers.

In reply, His Excellency states that no answer has yet been received from Her Majesty's Secretary of State in reference to the clause alluded to.

The following Bills are then laid upon the Table, and read a first time:-

A Bill to authorize the Appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding Fifty-five thousand Dollars, to defray the Charges of the Year 1875.

A Bill to apply a Sum not exceeding Eight hundred and Twenty-six thousand Dollars to the Public Service of the Year 1877.

His Excellency nominates the following Members to form the Sub-Committee to consider and report upon the Estimates:-The Colonial Secretary, the Acting Colonial Treasurer, the Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE, and the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

His Excellency the Governor informs the Council, that after lengthened consideration and corres- pondence, it had been decided with reference to the Ordinance relating to the "China Traders' Insurance Company, Limited," that any measure dealing with the question of subdivision of shares should have a general and not a special application. The Acting Attorney General would, therefore, lay a Bill upon the Table having for its object the repeal of Ordinance No. 4 of 1876 and the amendment of the Companies Ordinance, 1865.

   The Acting Attorney General then introduces a Bill to repeal No. 4 of 1876 and to amend the Companies Ordinance, 1865. The Bill is read a first time.

His Excellency next lays before the Council various papers which had been already circulated amongst Honourable Members in connection with a proposal from the Secretary of State that Hongkong should join the International Postal Union.

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492

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

His Excellency briefly explains, that the estimated loss to the Revenue by the adoption of the proposal would be ?3,150 per annum; that there would, however, be a saving to the general public amounting to a considerably larger sum than the Subsidy the Colony would be called upon to pay; and that, after full consideration, he was strongly disposed to recommend its adop-

tion.

By desire of His Excellency, two Reports from the Postmaster General illustrating the nature of the proposed change and its bearing upon the Postal Revenue are then read.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK states that, after careful consideration, he has much pleasure in proposing that the Offer of Her Majesty's Secretary of State that this Colony enter the International Postal Union on payment of ?3,150 per annum be accepted.

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary seconds the motion.

The motion is put and carried unanimously.

His Excellency adjourns the Council sine die at 3.50 P.M.

Read and confirmed, this 16th Day of November, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

*

Title.

Preamble.

HONGKONG.

ANNO QUADRAGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 6 of 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to authorize the Appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding Fifty-five thousand Dollars to defray the Charges of the Year 1875.

[16th November, 1876.]

Wfor the public service of the Colony for the year 1875, in

HEREAS it has become necessary to make further provision

addition to the charge upon the revenue for the service of the said year already provided for in the Estimates submitted to the Legis- lative Council: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows :--

Supplement- I. A sum not exceeding fifty-five thousand dollars shall be ary Estimates, and the same is hereby charged upon the revenue of this Colony for the service of the year 1875, the said sum so charged being expended as hereinafter specified; that is to say:-

1875.

ESTABLISHMENTS.

Governor,

$ c. 1,555.24

Judicial,

2,414.16

Fire Brigade,

1,811.08

Total Establishments,

-

$5,780.48

SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.

Surveyor General, -

Police,

Charitable Allowances,

Works and Buildings,

360.00 1,756.63

152.80 25,923.92

Roads, Streets and Bridges,

4,372.65

Lighthouses,

-

3,001.93

Miscellaneous Services,

7,697.25

Land and Houses Purchased,

3,160.80

Military Contribution,

1,905.54

Total Exclusive of Establishments,

48,331.52

Total,

$54,112.00

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 16th day of

November, 1876.

H. E. WODEHouse,

Clerk of Councils.

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492

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

His Excellency briefly explains, that the estimated loss to the Revenue by the adoption of the proposal would be ?3,150 per annum; that there would, however, be a saving to the general public amounting to a considerably larger sum than the Subsidy the Colony would be called upon to pay; and that, after full consideration, he was strongly disposed to recommend its adop-

tion.

By desire of His Excellency, two Reports from the Postmaster General illustrating the nature of the proposed change and its bearing upon the Postal Revenue are then read.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK states that, after careful consideration, he has much pleasure in proposing that the Offer of Her Majesty's Secretary of State that this Colony enter the International Postal Union on payment of ?3,150 per annum be accepted.

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary seconds the motion.

The motion is put and carried unanimously.

His Excellency adjourns the Council sine die at 3.50 P.M.

Read and confirmed, this 16th Day of November, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

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Title.

Preamble.

HONGKONG.

ANNO QUADRAGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 6 of 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to authorize the Appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding Fifty-five thousand Dollars to defray the Charges of the Year 1875.

[16th November, 1876.]

Wfor the public service of the Colony for the year 1875, in

HEREAS it has become necessary to make further provision

addition to the charge upon the revenue for the service of the said year already provided for in the Estimates submitted to the Legis- lative Council: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows :--

Supplement- I. A sum not exceeding fifty-five thousand dollars shall be ary Estimates, and the same is hereby charged upon the revenue of this Colony for the service of the year 1875, the said sum so charged being expended as hereinafter specified; that is to say:-

1875.

ESTABLISHMENTS.

Governor,

$ c. 1,555.24

Judicial,

2,414.16

Fire Brigade,

1,811.08

Total Establishments,

-

$5,780.48

SERVICES EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.

Surveyor General, -

Police,

Charitable Allowances,

Works and Buildings,

360.00 1,756.63

152.80 25,923.92

Roads, Streets and Bridges,

4,372.65

Lighthouses,

-

3,001.93

Miscellaneous Services,

7,697.25

Land and Houses Purchased,

3,160.80

Military Contribution,

1,905.54

Total Exclusive of Establishments,

48,331.52

Total,

$54,112.00

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 16th day of

November, 1876.

H. E. WODEHouse,

Clerk of Councils.

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HONGKONG.

ANNO QUADRAGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 7 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, Title.

with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to apply a sum not exceeding Eight hundred and Eight thousand Two hundred Dollars to the Public Service of the Year 1877.

[16th November, 1876.]

HEREAS the expenditure required for the service of this Preamble.

Colony for the year 1877 has been estimated at the sum

of eight hundred and eight thousand two hundred dollars and thirty-eight cents. Be it enacted by the Governor of Hong- kong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. A sum not exceeding eight hundred and eight thousand Estimates, two hundred dollars shall be, and the same is hereby charged upon 1877. the revenue of this Colony for the service of the year 1877, and the said sum so charged shall be expended as hereinafter specified; that is to say:

Governor, -

Colonial Secretary,-

Colonial Treasurer,- Auditor General, Clerk of Councils,

ESTABLISHMENTS.

$

C.

2,708.00 3,176.00 3,432.00 15,039.00

1

100.00

Surveyor General, -

24,170.00

Postmaster General,

28,438.00

Registrar General, -

11,314.00

Harbour Master,

27,062.00

Lighthouses,

7,424.00

Collector of Stamp Revenue,

4,162.00

Judicial,

21,900.00

Registrar of Companies,

192.00

Ecclesiastical,

1,158.00

Educational,

17,436.00

Medical,

Police Magistrates,-

Police,

Gaol,

Fire Brigade,

Government Gardens,

Total Establishments,

SERVICE EXCLUSIVE OF ESTABLISHMENTS.

Colonial Treasurer,

Surveyor General, -

Postmaster General,

Registrar General, -

14,160.00

6,340.00

144,610.80

18,228.00

8,446.00

4,336.80

$363,832.60

1,500.00

1,080.00

Judicial, Educational,

Medical,

Police Magistrates,

Police,

Gaol,

Fire Brigade,

Charitable Allowances,

Transport, -

Works and Buildings,

Roads, Streets and Bridges,

Lighthouses,

Miscellaneous Services,

-

20,734.78

50.00

200.00 4,620.00

19,420.00

390.00

Military Contribution,

Total,

38,885.00

14,120.00

2,000.00

4,000.00

4,500.00

141,500.00

49,220.00

1,000.00

36,800.00

104,348.00

$808,200.38

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 16th day of

November, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

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494

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Bills, which were read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held on Thursday, the 16th day of November, 1876, are published for general information.

By Command,

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 16th November, 1876.

Title.

Preamble.

Short title.

Interpretation clause.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to consolidate and amend the Ordinances relating to Deportation, Conditional Pardons, the Branding and Punishment of certain Criminals, and the Ordi- nance No. 9 of 1857, entitled "An amended Ordinance for better Securing the Peace of the Colony."

WE

[

1876.] HEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the enactments now in force in this Colony in reference to deportation, conditional pardons, the branding and punishment of certain criminals, and Ordinance No. 9 of 1857 entitled "An amended Ordinance for better securing the peace of the Colony; " Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. This Ordinance may be cited for all purposes as "The Deportation and Conditional Pardons Consolidation Ordinance, 1876."

II. In the construction of this Ordinance, the expression "order of deportation" shall mean an order of the Governor in [See Ord. 4 of Council, prohibiting a person from residing or being within this 1871, sec. 1.] Colony, for a term not exceeding five years.

Power to

suspected

emissaries or abettors of

III. Any Justice of the Peace may lawfully arrest, or cause to arrest and keep be arrested, with or without warrant, any person whom he shall reasonably suspect to be an emissary or abettor of Her Majesty's enemies, or of pirates, or of Chinese disaffected to Her Majesty's Government, or otherwise dangerous to the peace and good order [See Ord. 9 of of this Colony, and him safely keep until he can be dealt with 1857, sec. 6.] according to law.

enemies.

twelve months.

Security to IV. Any Magistrate, or Justice of the Peace may cause any appear within Chinese person to find reasonable security for his appearance in [See Ord. 86, any Court for any purpose, and at any time within twelve months, 1858, sec. 21.[ and every adjudication to that effect shall be made in open Court, and reported forthwith to the Governor; and such Chinese not finding such security shall be deemed a person dangerous to the peace of the Colony, and be liable to deportation under section V of this Ordinance.

Power to

V. The Governor in Council may, by order under his hand, deport for five prohibit any person not being a natural born or naturalised subject of Her Majesty from residing or being within this Colony during any space of time not exceeding five years, and may by the same or any subsequent order under his hand, fix the time for the departure of such person from the Colony.

years. [See Ord. 9 of 1857, sec. 7, and Ord. 4 of 1871, sec. 2.] Penalty for

order of

H. ?. WODEHouse,

VI. Every person who either before or after the passing of disobedience to this Ordinance shall have been prohibited by order of the Go- or violation of vernor in Council from residing or being within this Colony for deportation. any space of time not exceeding five years under the provisions [See Ord. 4 of of this or any other Ordinance, and who without lawful authority 1871, sec. 3.] or excuse, the proof of which shall lie upon him, shall be in this Colony after the date of such order, or after the time fixed for his departure, and before the expiration of the term of his deporta- tion, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof before the Supreme Court, shall be liable to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for any period not exceeding one year: Provided always that in all cases in which the prisoner when brought before a Magistrate upon such charge shall plead guilty thereto, it shall be lawful for the Magistrate to deal sum- marily with the case, instead of committing the prisoner for trial at the Supreme Court.

Governor may

grant pardon subject to conditions of offenders leaving the Colony.

VII. It shall be lawful for the Governor to grant to any offender convicted of any crime a pardon subject to either of the following conditions, as the case may be: That such offender shall quit the Colony and not afterwards be found at large therein; or that such offender shall, in lieu of a sentence of death which may have been passed upon or recorded against him by 1860, sec. 1.] any Court of competent jurisdiction, suffer such term of impri- sonment, with or without hard labour, or penal servitude, as the Governor may think fit.

[See Ord. 1 of

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Clerk of Councils.

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[See Ord. 5 of

VIII. If any offender to whom a pardon shall have been granted Breach of either before the passing of this Ordinance, or afterwards under conditional the provisions of this Ordinance, on the condition of his quitting pardon. the Colony, be afterwards found at large therein without lawful 1871, sec. 2.] authority or excuse, the proof whereof shall lie upon him, he shall be guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor, according to the nature of the offence for which he shall have received such conditional pardon, and shall, on conviction thereof before the Supreme Court, be liable, in the discretion of the Court, to any sentence not ex- ceeding the whole of his original or commuted sentence, such sentence to commence from the date at which he shall be tried and convicted under this Ordinance: Provided always that in all cases in which the prisoner when brought before a Magistrate upon such charge shall plead guilty thereto, it shall be lawful for the Magistrate to deal summarily with the case, instead of com- mitting the prisoner for trial at the Supreme Court.

what cases

may be

ordered by

IX. In all cases where any Chinese person convicted of any Branding in crime and actually undergoing sentence of imprisonment, may voluntarily petition the Governor to be released on condition that he shall be sufficiently marked or branded, to be thereby recog- Governor. nised subsequently, and shall also undertake to quit the Colony [See Ord. 4 of and not return thereto without permission from the Governor, it 1872, sec. 1.] shall be lawful for the Governor to order any convict so petition- ing as aforesaid to be marked and branded accordingly: Provided, nevertheless, that every such convict so petitioning, shall state in his petition his willingness to leave the Colony, and, if found therein subsequently without due permission, to be dealt with as the law may direct.

X. Every convict so petitioning and branded as aforesaid, and Branded con- nevertheless returning to the Colony, shall be liable, on conviction viets when

liable to flog- thereof before a Magistrate, to undergo the remainder of his

ging on return original sentence, and also, if a male, and if convicted subsequent to Colony. to his return to the Colony of any felony or other crime which the [See Ord. 4 of Court sentencing such convict may consider to be so brutal, 1872, sec. 2.] inveterate, or mischievous as to justify extraordinary measures, shall be liable to be once or twice publicly or privately flogged with the regulation instrument: Provided that not more than thirty-six lashes be inflicted on any one occasion.

XI. Regulations defining the mode of branding under this Regulations as Ordinance shall be framed by the Governor in Council, and to mode of

                        may be altered and amended, from time to time, by the same authority. framed by

branding to be

Governor in Council. [See Ord. 4 of 1872, sec. 3.]

XII. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, if he shall Prisoner may think fit, to issue a new order of deportation against any person be deported who shall have been convicted of an offence against section VI of

again. [See Ord. 4 of this Ordinance, and such order shall commence to take effect 1871, sec. 4.] during or at the expiration of any term of imprisonment to which the prisoner shall have been sentenced.

XIII. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, if he shall Prisoner re- think fit, to issue an order of deportation against any person who turning after shall have been convicted of an offence against sections VIII conditional

pardon may be or X of this Ordinance, and such order shall commence to take deported. effect during or at expiration of any term of imprisonment to which the prisoner shall have been sentenced.

XIV. Any person convicted before a Magistrate of mendicancy Mendicancy in this Colony shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five dollars, forbidden. or in default thereof, to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, [See Ord. 8 of not exceeding twenty-one days, or, in the discretion of the Magis- and 28.] trate, shall be liable to be whipped thirty-six strokes with a rattan, and be sent to his native place.

authorities.

XV. All persons affected with leprosy are hereby prohibited Lepers to be from residing or being within the jurisdiction of this Colony, and sent to Chinese all lepers natives of China apprehended in the jurisdiction shall, on the order of the officer for the time being in command of the Police, be forthwith sent to Canton, and there handed over to the Chinese authorities.

ingly harbour-

XVI. Any person who shall knowingly harbour or conceal, in Penalty on the Colony of Hongkong, any person under sentence of deporta- persons know- tion, shall, on conviction thereof before a Justice of the Peace, ing Chinese be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars, or in default of under sentence payment, to be imprisoned, with or without hard labour, for any of deportation. term not exceeding six months.

[See Ord. 9 of 1857, sec. 17.]

XVII. The following Ordinances and parts of Ordinances are Repeal. hereby repealed :-

Ordinance 14 of 1845,-Section II, sub-section 17, the words

""

""

"shall beg," &c., &c., &c., up to

"alms or,

9 of 1875,-All sections not previously repealed.

8 of 1858,-Sections XXI and XXIII, and sub-

section 9 of section XXVIII.

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Ordinance 1 of 1860,--The whole.

9 of 1867,-Section XVII.

"}

""

4 of 1871,

>"

5 of 1871, The whole. 4 of 1872,

Indemnity for past acts.

Suspending clause.

""

but such repeal shall not revive any enactment repealed by any of the said Ordinances or sections of Ordinances, and shall not affect anything duly done before the passing of this Ordinance.

XVIII. All acts done or attempted before the passing of this Ordinance, and which would have been lawful if so done or attempted after the passing thereof, are hereby authorised and made valid, and no man shall at any time hereafter be called in question for or in respect of the same.

XIX. This Ordinance shall not come into operation until Her Majesty's confirmation thereof shall have been proclaimed in the Colony by the Governor.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

The law on deportation and conditional pardons is at present contained in some seven Ordinances and parts of Ordinances, and this Ordinance proposes to collect them into one enactment, and thus prevent much trouble and confusion.

Ordinance 9 of 1857, "for the better securing the peace of the Colony," has become so mutilated from subsequent legislation, that only two useful sections remain in force. They are preserved here, and that Ordinance is now repealed.

Ordinance 4 of 1871, provides for the punishment and re- deportation of criminals who have returned to this Colony before the expiration of the term of their banishment, and it is now proposed to extend that power to the cases of criminals who return to the Colony in breach of conditional pardons.

Section XV proposes to place in the hands of the officer for the time being in command of the Police, the duty of making orders for the speedy transmission of lepers to Canton, instead of lock- ing them up and taking them before the Magistrates. Arrange- ments have been made with the Canton authorities for the reception of lepers, and cells will be constructed in the suburbs of this city for their temporary detention.

Hongkong, 28th October, 1876.

J. RUSSELL, Acting Attorney General.

Title.

Preamble.

Short title.

Word "Gam-

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Public Gambling.

1876.]

THEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the

WHEREAS

to

law relating to public gambling: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Coun- cil thereof, as follows:-

I. This Ordinance may be cited for all purposes as the "Public Gambling Amendment ?rdinance, 1876.1

II. The word "Gambling," as used in this Ordinance, shall bling" to in apply to and include lotteries as well as those known as Wai- [See Ord. 9 of Sing, Pak-kop-piu, Tsz-fa, as all others.

clude lotteries.

1867, sec. 21.] Penalty on III. Any person who shall, for gain or lucre, keep any house, person keeping room, or place, boat, vessel, or any place on land or water, for a public gam- bling house. public playing or gambling, or shall permit any person to play [See Ord. 14 of within such house, room, boat, vessel, or any place on land or 1844, sec. 1.] water as aforesaid, shall forfeit a sum not exceeding two hundred dollars on conviction thereof in a summary manner.

Penalty on persons haunt-

IV. Any person who shall use, haunt, or be found within such house, room, boat, vessel, or any place on land or water as afore- ing gambling said, shall forfeit a sum not exceeding fifty dollars on conviction [Ibid. sec. 2.] thereof in a summary manner.

houses.

Person acting V. The person appearing, or acting as master,, or as having as master to be the care and management of any such house, room, or place as aforesaid, shall be taken to be the keeper thereof, and shall be

liable to pe-

nalty.

[Ibid. sec. 3.] liable as such to the penalty aforesaid.

stable autho-

Justice of the VI. It shall be lawful for any Justice of the Peace or Constable Peace or Con- of the Police, duly authorised by warrant of any Justice of the rised by war- Peace, to enter, and if necessary to break into any house, room, rant to enter boat, vessel, or any place, either on land or water, within which into house, and such Justice of the Peace shall be credibly informed on oath, or seize imple- shall have reasonable grounds of his own knowledge to suspect ments of gam- and believe that public gaming or playing is or has been com- &c., which monly carried on, and to arrest all persons within such house,

ing, money,

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room or place as aforesaid, and to seize all tables, dice, or other shall be implements of gambling, or which shall be used as such, and also forfeited.

                         [Ibid. sec. 4.] all monies or securities for money which shall be in actual use for the purpose of gambling, and which said implements of gam- bling, and money, or securities for money on conviction of the offender, shall be, and they are hereby declared to be forfeited to Her Majesty the Queen, Her Heirs and Successors.

VII. Ordinance No. 14 of 1844, and sections XVIII, XIX, Repeal. XX, and XXI of Ordinance No. 9 of 1867, are hereby repealed, but such repeal shall not affect anything duly done before the passing of this Ordinance.

VIII. All penalties herein mentioned shall be recovered, and Penalties to be levied, on conviction of the offender before any Magistrate of recovered ac- Police, or any two Justices of the Peace, in the manner provided cording to the by Ordinance No. 10 of 1844.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

The gambling known as "Wai-Sing," "Pak-Kop-Piu," and "Tse-Fa," could not be reached of late, owing to the abrogation of Rules and Regulations made under section XVIII of Ordinance No. 9 of 1867.

The old Ordinance, No. 16 of 1844, is re-enacted with the ex- ception of the last section, which is now modified so as to prevent an informer claiming a moiety of any fine levied under this Ordinance.

Hongkong, 1st November, 1876.

J. RUSSELL, Acting Attorney General.

provisions of Ordinance No. 10 of 1844.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, Title.

with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to Piracy.

W

9

1876.]

HEREAS it is expedient to revise and amend the Ordi- Preamble.

nances relating to Piracy: Be it enacted by the Governor

of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof,

as follows:-

I. This Ordinance may be cited as the " "Piracy Ordinance, Short title.

1876."

murder is attempted.

II. Whosoever with intent to commit, or at the time of or im- Punishment of mediately before or immediately after committing the crime of piracy when piracy, in respect of any ship or vessel, shall assault with intent to murder any person being on board of or belonging to such [See 1 Vic. c. ship or vessel, or shall stab, cut, or wound any such person, or 88, sec. 2.] unlawfully do any act by which the life of such person may be endangered, shall be guilty of felony, and being convicted thereof, shall suffer death as a felon.

III. Whosoever shall commit any piracy, shall be guilty of Punishment of felony, and being convicted thereof shall be liable, at the discre- piracy.

                            [See 1 Vic. c. tion of the Court, to be kept in penal servitude for life or for any 88, sec. 3.1 term not less than three years, or to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years with or without hard labour.

IV. Whosoever shall have knowingly set forth any pirate, or Setting forth, aided, assisted, maintained, procured, commanded, counselled, or aiding and advised any person whatsoever to do or commit any piracy and assisting, &c., pirates, where in consequence of such setting forth, aid, assistance, maintenance, piracy with procurement, command, counsel, or advice, a piracy with murder violence or has been committed, shall be guilty of felony, and being convicted piracy with thereof, shall suffer death, or be liable, at the discretion of the murder com- Court, to be kept in penal servitude for life or for any term not [ See Ord. 1 of less than three years, or to be imprisoned for any term not 1868, sec. 4.] exceeding two years with or without hard labour.

mitted.

pirates where

V. Whosoever shall knowingly have set forth any pirate, or Setting forth, aided, assisted, maintained, procured, commanded, counselled, or aiding and advised any person whatsoever to do or commit any piracy, shall assisting, &c., be guilty of felony and being convicted thereof shall be liable, piracy com- at the discretion of the Court, to be kept in penal servitude for mitted. any term not exceeding fifteen years and not less than three [Ibid, sec. 3.] years, or to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years with or without hard labour.

VI. Whosoever shall have traded with any pirate, knowing Trading, &c., him to be guilty of piracy, or to be fitted out with the intention with pirates. of committing piracy, or who, with the like knowledge, shall have [Ibid, sec. 5.] furnished any pirate with arms, ammunition, provisions, or stores of any kind, or shall fit out any junk, vessel, or boat, knowingly and with a design to trade with, supply, or correspond with any pirate, or if any person shall in any way have consulted, com- bined, confederated, or corresponded with any pirate, knowing him to be guilty of piracy, shall be guilty of felony, and being convicted thereof shall be liable, at the discretion of the Court, to be kept in penal servitude for any term not exceeding ten

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excuse, pirates

years and not less than three years, or to be imprisoned with or without hard labour for any term not exceeding two years.

Receiving, &c. VII. Whosoever shall have knowingly received, entertained, without lawful or concealed any person guilty of an act of piracy, or taken into authority or his custody without lawful authority or excuse, the proof whereof after piracy, or shall lie on the party accused, any junk, vessel, boat, goods, or taking ship, chattels, which shall have been by such pirate feloniously taken, goods, &c., shall be guilty of felony, and being convicted thereof shall be piratically

liable, at the discretion of the Court, to be kept in penal servi- stolen with Knowledge. tude for any term not exceeding ten years and not less than three [Ibid, sec. 6. years, or to be imprisoned with or without hard labour for any See also Ord. period not exceeding two years: Provided that the expression 6 of 1869.]

"received or taken into his custody" shall be satisfied by proof that the goods and chattels alleged to have been received and taken into custody were found in any house or premises, or on board any junk, vessel, or boat within which the person charged shall be found and of which said goods and chattels he shall be unable to give a satisfactory account.

Being seen on

board a pirati-

VIII. Whosoever shall be found within the Colony of Hongkong on board any junk, vessel, or boat, equipped for the purposes of cal junk, &c., and unable to piracy, and who shall be unable to satisfy the Court that he was satisfy the not on board such junk, vessel, or boat with his own consent or with the knowledge that the same was equipped for the purposes non-complici- of piracy, shall be guilty of felony, and being convicted thereof, [See Ord. 1 of shall be liable, at the discretion of the Court, to be imprisoned, 1868, sec. 9.] with or without hard labour, for any term not exceeding three

Court as to

ty.

Juvenile offenders how to be dealt with.

Commutation of capital punishment. Power to flog.

Repeal.

Inconsistent

laws, &c., of

no force in

Hongkong.

Suspending clause.

years.

If after the coming into operation of this Ordinance, any person shall be convicted of any offence punishable under this Ordi- nance whose age shall not in the opinion of the Court exceed the age of sixteen years, then and in every such case it shall be lawful for the Court, in addition to, or in lieu of the sentence passed or omitted to be passed for his offence, to direct such offender to be sent at the expiration of such sentence, or forth- with, as the case may be, to any Reformatory School established or to be established in this Colony (if the directors or managers thereof shall be willing to receive such offender) and to be there detained for a period not less than one year and not exceeding five years.

It shall be lawful for the said Court, in addition to any punish- ment other than capital punishment hereby imposed for any offence against this Ordinance, to order any male person whose age in the opinion of the Court shall exceed sixteen years, con- victed under this Ordinance, to be once, twice, or thrice privately or publicly flogged in the manner and subject to the conditions and restrictions prescribed and imposed with respect to flogging under Ordinance No. 12 of 1865, and before being discharged from custody such person may be marked with some indelible mark in such manner and in such part of the body as the Governor in Council may from time to time direct.

IX. Whenever sentence of death shall have been pronounced under this Ordinance upon any prisoner, and such sentence shall be commuted by the Governor, it shall be lawful for the Go- vernor in Council to order that such prisoner be once, twice, or thrice publicly or privately flogged in the manner and subject to the conditions and restrictions prescribed and imposed with res- pect to flogging under Ordinance No. 12 of 1865.

X. Ordinances No. 1 of 1868 and No. 6 of 1869 are hereby re- pealed: but such repeal shall not revive any enactment repealed by any of the said Ordinances, and shall not affect anything duly done before the passing of this Ordinance.

XI. All local laws, statutes, Ordinances and usages inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, shall be and the same here- by are declared to be of no force and effect whatsoever within the Colony of Hongkong.

XII. This Ordinance shall take effect on a day to be hereafter proclaimed by the Governor.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

This Ordinance by incorporating two sections of the Imperial Act 1 Vict. c. 88, which is already in force in this Colony, will render references to the law of piracy here more easy. Some twenty-five sections of Ordinance No. 1 of 1868, as well as an amending Ordinance No. 6 of 1869, are now repealed. The repealed sections referred to in the Ordinance of 1868 for consti- tuting a High Court of Piracy were never used, and are never likely to be used. Their omission now therefore tends to simpli- fication.

Section II. This is the 2nd section of the Imperial Act. Section III. This is the 3rd section of the Imperial Act amended by putting imprisonment not exceeding two years, instead of not exceeding three.

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Section IV. This is same as in Ordinance No. 1 of 1868, only the transportation clause is left out, as being useless, and the minimum penal servitude is made three years instead of fourteen, so as to give a wider discretion to the Court.

Section V. This is same as section III of the Ordinance of 1868, with the transportation clause left out.

Section VI proposes to amend section V of the old Ordinance by putting three years penal servitude for five, and leaving out the transportation clause.

Section VII proposes a similar amendment in section VI of the old Ordinance.

The other sections are simply re-enactments.

J. RUSSELL,

Acting Attorney General.

Hongkong, 6th November, 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to the Postal Matters of the Colony

[

7

1876.]

E it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of

the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

Title.

I. This Ordinance may be cited as "The Post Office Ordinance, Short title. 1876."

II. In this Ordinance, and in any Order in Council or re- Interpretation. gulation made thereunder, unless the context indicates the contrary,

the following expressions shall have the meanings set against them respectively, that is to say:-

"Postmaster General" shall mean the Postmaster General of the Colony.

Correspondence " shall mean any letter, newspaper, book, [See Ord. 8 of pamphlet, document, parcel, or package, or other article whatsoever 1862, sec. 25.] transmitted by post, whether in a closed mail or having been placed loose on board any Contract Packet or vessel for transmission; and a letter or other article shall be deemed to be correspondence from the time of its arrival within the limits of the Colony, if brought to the Colony by post, or from the time of its delivery to the Post Office if not so brought, and in either case shall con- tinue to be deemed correspondence to the time of its delivery from the Post Office; and delivery to or by any person authorised to receive or deliver letter bags or correspondence on behalf of the Postmaster General shall be a delivery to or from the Post Office.

"Postage Stamp" shall mean any label or stamp for denoting any rate of postage.

"Letter Bag" shall mean any bag, or box, or packet, or parcel, or other envelope or covering in which correspondence is conveyed, whether it does or does not contain correspondence.

"Post Office" shall mean any house, building, room, or place where correspondence is received or delivered, or in which it is sorted, made up, or despatched.

"Officer of the Post Office" shall mean the Postmaster General, and every Postmaster, Assistant Postmaster, Agent, Officer, Clerk, Letter Carrier, or any other person employed in any business of the Post Office, whether employed by the Postmaster General, or by any person under him, or on behalf of the Post Office.

"Persons employed by or under the Post Office" shall mean every person employed in any business of the Post Office according to the interpretation given to Officer of the Post Office.

"Contract Packet" shall mean any vessel for the conveyance

of letter bags and correspondence under contract.

"Master of a Vessel" shall mean any person in charge of a vessel, whether commander, mate, or other person.

"Vessel "shall mean any ship or other vessel not being a contract

packet.

III. There shall, as heretofore, be one General Post Office of the General Post Colony, where correspondence may be received from all places, and Office.

1

whence correspondence may be despatched to all places, and the [Ibid, sec. 1.]

present Post Office shall be such General Post Office until the site

thereof be changed by the Governor.

The Governor may establish such other District Post Offices in

the Colony as he thinks fit.

Management.

officers con-

IV. The present Postmaster General and all other officers of Postmaster the Post Office are hereby continued in their offices, and shall have General and all the powers and privileges hereby conferred upon the holders of tinued in their their respective offices.

offices.

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Appointment of officers in future. [Ibid, secs. 2 & 5.] Declarations.

V. The Governor may hereafter, as occasion requires, ap- point, from time to time, a Postmaster General of the Colony, and all necessary Assistant Postmasters General, Postmasters, agents, clerks, or servants for conducting the business of the Post Office. VI. No person hereafter appointed shall be capable of hold- [Ibid, sec. 5.] ing the office of Postmaster General, or Assistant Postmaster Ge-

neral, or Postmaster, or Agent, unless he shall have first made· and subscribed before a Justice of the Peace, or one of Her Brit- tanic Majesty's Consuls, the declaration contained in the schedule A hereto annexed, and no person hereafter appointed shall be capable of being a clerk, servant, or officer of the Post Office, unless he shall have first made and subscribed in like manner, the declaration contained in the schedule B hereto annexed.

Postmaster

authorised to

VII. The Postmaster General shall, by himself or his depu- General solely ties, have the entire charge of the General Post Office and of all receive and de- postal matters within the Colony, with sole power, within the liver all cor- Colony, of receiving from all persons authorised to deliver the same, respondence. all letter bags and correspondence arriving in the Colony; and [Ibid, sec. 3.] with sole power, within the Colony, of collecting, receiving, and delivering to all persons authorised to receive the same, all corres- pondence for transmission by or through the General Post Office to places out of the Colony.

Letters ex-

The said Postmaster General shall also have the exclusive pri- vilege, within the Colony, of performing all the incidental services of receiving, collecting, despatching and delivering all correspond- ence arriving from, or transmitted to any place out of the Colony; and no letters (except Chinese letters), unless exempt by law, shall be delivered in, or transmitted from the Colony, otherwise than by or through the General Post Office.

VIII. All correspondence which, by any Act of the Imperial cepted under Parliament, is excepted from the exclusive privilege of the Impe- Acts of Imperial Post Office, shall within this Colony be, and the same is here- by declared to be, excepted from the exclusive privilege of the [Ibid, sec. 4, Postmaster General of the Colony.

rial Parlia-

ment.

& See 1 Vic.

c. 33, sec. 2.]

Receipt of postage and accounts.

of

IX. The Postmaster General shall receive all postage pay- able in the Colony and shall keep accounts of all correspondence [See Ord. 8 received and despatched by him, with the particulars of the Postage 1862, sec. 7.] thereof, in such manner and form as the Governor from time to time, direct; but so that the accounts of monies payable to the Imperial Postmaster General be kept distinct from the accounts of monies payable to the Colonial Treasury.

Governor in

Council may

fix rates of postage.

may,

The Postmaster General shall keep the accounts of monies pay- able to the Imperial Postmaster General in such form and shall transmit such monies in such manner, as the said Imperial Post- master General may, from time to time, direct.

X. The Governor in Council may, from time to time, by order under his hand determine the rates of postage to be charged. upon all correspondence sent by post from the General Post Office [Ibid, secs. 24 of the Colony, or received therein from places outside the Colony, & 13, and 34 & and the scale of weights according to which such rates are to be 35 Vic. c. 30 charged, and may revoke, alter, or add to any such order, so how- sec. 1.]

ever, that no order be inconsistent with any instructions on the subject transmitted from the Secretary of State or the Imperial Postmaster General.

Orders to be published by Proclamation. [Ibid.]

The Governor may make regulations. [Ibid.]

Decision as to newspapers, packets, &c.

Paid corres-

XI. The Governor shall publish every such order by Pro- clamation in the Gazette; and every order, when so published, shall have the same effect as if it had been inserted in this Ordinance.

XII. The Governor may, subject to such instructions as aforesaid, from time to time, make, alter, and repeal, in relation to correspondence sent by post, such regulations as he thinks fit for regulating the times and modes of posting and delivery, prepay- ment, late fees, fines on unpaid correspondence, the registry of correspondence, money orders, the sale and affixing of postage stamps, the dimensions, weight, and contents of packets, and other such similar regulations as the Governor, from time to time, thinks necessary for the better execution of this Ordinance.

All such regulations as affect the public shall be published in the Gazette, and shall have no effect until so published.

XIII. If a question arises whether any article of correspondence is a letter, or whether any publication is a newspaper or a supple- ment, or whether any packet is a book packet or pattern or sample packet, within the meaning of this Ordinance, or of any order in Council, or regulations made thereunder, the decision thereon of the Postmaster General shall be final, save that the Governor may, if he thinks fit, on the application of any person interested, reverse or modify the decision, and order accordingly.

 XIV. All correspondence which arrives in this Colony fully pondence to be paid according to the rates in force for the time being shall be delivered or delivered from the Post Office without delay and without further without delav. charge.

transmitted

[Ibid, sec. 9.]

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Al correspondence which is delivered to the Post Office with

the poper postage paid thereon, shall be transmitted from the

Post Office without delay.

XV. All letters received or sent by sailors or soldiers of, Her Seamen's and Majesty's sea or land forces shall be charged with such reduction Soldiers' in the rates of postage, as is allowed to them by any Act of the [Ibid, sec.13.]

Imperial Parliament.

letters.

XVI. The Governor may, from time to time, provide proper Dies, &c. for

- postage stamps and proper dies and other implements for denoting, postage stamps. by adhesive stamps or otherwise, the rates of postage payable [Ibid, sec.22.] under this Ordinance, or any regulation thereunder.

XVII. The Postmaster General may, if necessary, open and, if Opening let- possible, return to the sender:-

ters.

[Ibid, sec.19.]

(1) Any correspondence upon which the prepayment of pos- Unpaid letters.

tage is compulsory, and which cannot be sent unpaid by any other routs, and upon

which the proper postage has

not been paid

(2) Any correspondence which is returned to the General Dead letters.

Post Office for want of a proper address, or from inability

to find the person to whom it is addressed, and which remains unclaimed for ten days after being advertised in the Gazette.

containing

XVIII. When any packet is delivered to the Post Office and Postage may has thereby become liable to postage, and evidence is adduced to be remitted on the satisfaction of the Postmaster General that such packet has packets not been delivered to the Post Office by mistake, the Postmaster Ge- letters, if sent neral may cause such packet to be opened in the presence of an in mistake. officer of the Post Office, and may return the same without charge [Ibid, sec.21.] to the person interested; unless such packet is found to contain any letter or manuscript liable to postage; in which case the Postmaster General shall retain the packet until he is paid the full rate of postage chargeable upon such letter or manuscript.

respondence.

XIX. After any correspondence has been delivered to the Warrants for Post Office, no person employed by or under the Post Office shall, opening or except in the cases above mentioned, open the same, or return the returning cor- same to any person, or procure or suffer the same to be opened or [Ibid, sec. 20.] returned, unless he is authorised by express warrant in writing under the hand of the Governor, or the British Consul at the port.

The Governor, or the British Consul at the port, may, at his discretion, grant such warrants for opening or returning any specified letter or other article of correspondence.

Despatch and Receipt of Mails.

sels inwards.

XX. Every master of a vessel, shall, immediately on arrival, Gratuities to and before reporting at the Harbour Office, deliver to the Post masters of ves- Office all letter bags and correspondence on board, except such as [Ibid, sec. 14.] are exempt by law, and shall make the declaration contained in the schedule C hereto annexed, before an officer of the Post Office.

sels outwards.

XXI. The Postmaster General shall pay to every master of a Gratuities to vessel, not being a contract packet, a gratuity of two cents for masters of ves- every letter, and ore cent for every other article of correspondence [Ibid, sec. 12.] delivered by him to the Post Office: Provided always that no gratuity shall be payable,—

(1.) For a second transmission of any correspondence; (2.) On correspondence delivered to any Post Office to be

thence transmitted by contract packet;

(3.) On correspondence the gratuity on which is certified by

the despatching office to have been paid.

XXII. The Postmaster General may pay like gratuities to any master of a vessel leaving Hongkong on every article of corres- pondence delivered to such master from the Post Office, or certified by the Post Office of destination to have been duly received from him.

XXIII. The powers of the Governor in Council as defined and regulated by sections X and XI of this Ordinance, shall equally apply to the rates of gratuity to be paid to ship masters for the delivery of mails, either generally or in particular cases: Provided always, that the gratuities fixed by any order in council under this section, shall not be less on the average, than the sums otherwise required by this Ordinance to be paid.

XXIV. Every master of a vessel who receives such gratuities, shall be held to have made a contract with the Postmaster General that in consideration of the gratuities so paid, he will duly deliver all letter bags and correspondence received from the Post Office unto the persons to whom the same are addressed immediately on his arrival in port, without wilful or unavoidable delay after his arrival, and that if he fail in any respect to perform his said con- tract, he will pay to the Postmaster General the sum of five hun- dred dollars as liquidated damages for the breach of his said con-

tract.

XXV. Every person or firm proposing to despatch a vessel to any Persons pro- port or place out of this Colony, excepting vessels plying daily or posing to des- on fixed days to Macao or to places on the Canton River, shall, so

patch vessels

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to give notice

to the Post-

master Gene-

ral.

[Ibid, sec. .16.]

soon as he has arranged the time for the departure of such vessel' give the first intimation of such proposed departure to the Post- master General, and shall, in like manner, intimate to the Post- master General any alteration in the day or hour of departure of the said vessel, and the Postmaster General shall, on receiving such intimations, give notice to the public of the day and hour for closing the mails, if any are to be made up by such vessel.

Any person or firm failing to give such intimation to the Post- master General shall, for every such offence, on conviction thereof, be liable to a penalty not exceeding five hundred dollars.

Every alteration of the hour of departure of any vessel plying daily or on fixed days to Macao or to places on the Canton River, shall, in like manner, be intimated to the Postmaster General by the person despatching such vessel, who shall, for any default, be liable, on conviction thereof, to a penalty not exceeding one hundred dollars.

Making up XXVI. The Postmaster General, or any officer of the Post Office mails on board. authorised by him, may attend on board any vessel, after the time [Ibid, sec. 17.] for closing the mail by such vessel, and may receive all fully pre- paid correspondence which is brought on board up to the time of departure to be transmitted by such vessel.

The master of every such vessel shall give all proper facilities to such officer of the Post Office to enable him to discharge his duties and to make up such late mails, and to leave the vessel on her departure, and any master of a vessel failing to give any such facilities shall be liable, on conviction thereof, to a penalty not ex- ceeding five hundred dollars.

If there be no officer of the Post Office in attendance on board any vessel, the master of such vessel may receive all correspond- ence which is brought on board to him prepaid by stamps; and shall deliver the same at the Post Office on arrival at his destina- tion.

Penalties on masters of vessels.

[Ibid, sec. 14.]

[Ibid.]

[Ibid.]

Stealing letter bags, forging

stamps and other felonies.

and other mis- demeanors.

Offences.

XXVII. Every master of a vessel, which is not a contract packet, who commits any of the following offences, shall, on conviction thereof, be liable to a penalty not exceeding five hundred dollars, that is to say :—

Refusal to take a letter bag delivered or tendered to him by

an officer of the Post Office for conveyance. Refusal to sign a receipt for a letter bag delivered to him by

an-officer of the Post Office for conveyance. Neglect without reasonable excuse to deliver all correspond- ence to the Post Office on his arrival in the Colony. Refusal or wilful neglect to make, or making any untrue state- ment in, the declaration hereby required of his having de- livered his letters to the Post Office.

Refusal or wilful neglect, if in quarantine, to deliver all correspondence in his possession to the person appointed to receive it.

XXVIII. Every person, employed by or under the Post Office, who steals, embezzles, secretes, or destroys any correspondence shall be guilty of felony.

Every person who steals from or out of any correspondence, any chattel, money, or valuable security, shall be guilty of felony. Every person who steals or unlawfully takes away a letter bag, or steals or unlawfully takes any correspondence from or out of a letter bag, or unlawfully opens a letter bag, shall be guilty of felony.

Every person who steals any correspondence from a letter bag, or from a Post Office, or from an officer of the Post Office shall be guilty of felony.

Every person who forges, alters, or imitates, or assists in forging, altering, or imitating, any postage stamp issued under this Ordi- nance, shall be guilty of felony.

Every person who uses, offers, utters, disposes of, or puts off any forged, altered, or imitated postage stamp as aforesaid, knowing the same to be forged, altered, or imitated, shall be guilty of felony. Every person, who is convicted of any felony mentioned in this section shall be liable, at the discretion of the Court, to be kept in penal servitude for any term not exceeding seven years and not less than three years, or to be imprisoned for any term not ex- ceeding two years with or without hard labour.

Opening cor- XXIX. Every person employed by or under the Post Office, respondence who, without lawful authority or excuse, opens, or suffers or pro- 'cures to be opened, any correspondence; or who, without lawful authority or excuse, detains or delays, or procures or suffers to be detained or delayed, any correspondence; or who wilfully delivers any correspondence to any person other than the person to whom the same ought to be delivered, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

E HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876. 503

Every person who fraudulently obtains from any person em- ployed by or under the Post Office, or fraudulently detains, or wilfully secretes, keeps, or detains, any letter bag, or any corres- pondence which ought to have been delivered to any other person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Every person who fraudulently removes any postage stamp from any correspondence, or wilfully removes from any postage stamp any mark that has been made thereon at any Post Office, or knowingly uses or puts off any postage stamp from which any such mark has been removed, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Every person who is convicted of any misdemeanor mentioned in this section shall be liable, at the discretion of the Court, to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years with or without hard labour.

XXX. The sections of the Larceny Ordinance (No. 7 of 1865) Receiving relating to receiving stolen goods, that is to say, sections LXXV stolen corres- to LXXXII, both inclusive, shall apply to felonies and mis-pondence. demeanors committed under this Ordinance; and for that pur- pose, the expression "this Ordinance" when used in the said sections shall be taken to include the present Ordinance.

XXXI. In any proceedings against any person for any offence Allegations to committed against this Ordinance, in respect of any letter bag, or be used in

                         proceedings correspondence, it shall be sufficient to allege such letter bag, or for offences. correspondence to be the property of the Postmaster General without mentioning his name, and in any such proceedings against any person employed by or under the Post Office, it shall be sufficient to allege that such person was employed by or under the Post Office, without stating further the nature or particulars of his employment.

XXXH. All pecuniary penalties for offences against this Ordi- Penalties may nance may be recovered in a summary way before a Magistrate, be recovered in but proceedings for the recovery of such penalties shall be com- menced within one year after the offence was committed.

XXXIII. Ordinance No. 8 of 1862 is hereby repealed, but such repeal shall not affect anything lawfully done or commenced to be done thereunder.

a summary way within one year. [Ibid, sec.23.] Repeal.

I,

SCHEDULE A.

do solemnly and sincerely declare, that I will not willingly or [See Ord. 8 of knowingly open, detain, return, delay, or misdeliver, or cause or suffer to be 1862, Sche- opened, detained, returned, delayed, or misdelivered, any correspondence which dule 4.] shall come into my hands, power, or custody by reason of my employment by or under the Post Office, except by the consent of the person to whom such corres- pondence shall be directed, or by an express warrant in writing for that purpose under the hand of the Governor of Hongkong, or of Her Britannic Majesty's Consul at the Port where I may be stationed, or except in pursuance and under the authority of any of the provisions of any Ordinance now or hereafter to be in force in the Colony of Hongkong relating to the Post Office of the said Colony.

Declared before me

187

this

day of

Justice of the Peace.?

or H. B. M.'s Consul. J

1,

SCHEDULE B.

do solemnly and sincerely declare, that I will not willingly or [Ibid, Sche- knowingly open, detain, return, delay, or misdeliver, or cause or suffer to be dule A.] opened, detained, returned, delayed, or misdelivered, any correspondence which shall come into my hands, power, or custody by reason of my employment by or under the Post Office.

Declared before me

this

187

day of

Justice of the Peace. ? or H. B. M.'s Consul.

SCHEDULE C.

I do solemnly declare, that I have, to the best of my knowledge and belief, deli- [Ibid, Sche- vered or caused to be delivered to the Post Offic at Hongkong every letter bag dule B.] and all correspondence that was on board the vessel under my command, except such correspondence as is exempt by law.

Declared before me

this

A. B. Commander of the_

day of

187

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

This Ordinance will bring the postal law of this Colony into accord with the actual state of the postal service, as it has gra- dually grown up since the Ordinance of 1862 was passed. It provides for changes which may be found necessary under the General Postal Union, which the Colony has joined, and it makes such amendments as experience has shewn to be desirable.

The charges for postage to certain places, and for gratuities to shipmasters were fixed by the old Ordinance at exceptionally high rates, which it is now desirable to modify. Many other details set out in the Ordinance are amended.

504

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 18

Section VI of the proposed Ordinance provides for taking decla- rations of Post Office agents and employ?s appointed at Consuar ports and paid from the colonial revenue, before one of Her Ma- jesty's Consuls, and the declarations are amended to meet those changes, (schedules A & B). Two forms have been provided, one for officers in charge of a Post Office, the other for clerks and

servants.

Section X provides a proper means of regulating, from time to time, the rates of postage to be charged in the Colony, whilst sections XI and XII provide for the regulation of minor inatters of detail which it is not desirable to stereotype by embodying them in the Ordinance.

By section XVIII, fines formerly levied on freight parcels brought to the Post Office by mistake are abolished.

Section XIX provides for the opening or returning of a letter at any of the out ports on the warrant of H. M.'s Consul. The want of such a provision hitherto has been found a great public inconvenience.

Sections XXI, XXII, and XXIII amend the law as to ship- masters' gratuities, and legalise the existing practice in reference to certain classes of correspondence.

Section XXII gives an optional power to pay gratuities on the despatch of correspondence which is rendered necessary by the adoption of that rule in other countries.

Section XXIV provides for the delivery of mails at foreign ports.

Section XXV amends the law as to giving notice of a vessel's departure. Under the existing Ordinance, notice cannot be en- forced unless the departure is advertised. The amended section provides for the giving of notice under any circumstances, which is found to involve no practical hardship.

Section XXVI relieves the Postmaster General from the obliga- tion of attending on board every steamer leaving the harbour, a duty which has been found impracticable and useless, and has in fact been long since discontinued. The new section provides for an optional attendance.

The remainder of the Ordinance consolidates the law as to offences against the Post Office, including certain matters not provided for before, for instance the wilful misdelivery of a letter, and simplifies the recovery of penalties.

The foregoing are the principal changes in Ordinance 8 of 1862, which is virtually re-enacted with, it is hoped, a clearer arrange- ment of sections.

J. RUSSELL, Acting Attorney General.

Hongkong, 9th November, 1876.

No. 203.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint J. P. McEUEN, Esquire, to be Assistant Superintendent of the Hongkong Fire Brigade vice the Honourable JAMES RUSSELL resigned.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th November, 1876.

No. 204.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   The following Return, received from Mr. JOHN JACK, of the quantity of Spirits distilled at the Hongkong Distillery, is published for general information.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 11th November, 1876,

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th November, 1876.

No. 205.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Proof Gallons. .48,672

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 27th instant, for the repairs of Bonham Strand West.

   The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER Austin,

Colonial Secretary.

504

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 18

Section VI of the proposed Ordinance provides for taking decla- rations of Post Office agents and employ?s appointed at Consuar ports and paid from the colonial revenue, before one of Her Ma- jesty's Consuls, and the declarations are amended to meet those changes, (schedules A & B). Two forms have been provided, one for officers in charge of a Post Office, the other for clerks and

servants.

Section X provides a proper means of regulating, from time to time, the rates of postage to be charged in the Colony, whilst sections XI and XII provide for the regulation of minor inatters of detail which it is not desirable to stereotype by embodying them in the Ordinance.

By section XVIII, fines formerly levied on freight parcels brought to the Post Office by mistake are abolished.

Section XIX provides for the opening or returning of a letter at any of the out ports on the warrant of H. M.'s Consul. The want of such a provision hitherto has been found a great public inconvenience.

Sections XXI, XXII, and XXIII amend the law as to ship- masters' gratuities, and legalise the existing practice in reference to certain classes of correspondence.

Section XXII gives an optional power to pay gratuities on the despatch of correspondence which is rendered necessary by the adoption of that rule in other countries.

Section XXIV provides for the delivery of mails at foreign ports.

Section XXV amends the law as to giving notice of a vessel's departure. Under the existing Ordinance, notice cannot be en- forced unless the departure is advertised. The amended section provides for the giving of notice under any circumstances, which is found to involve no practical hardship.

Section XXVI relieves the Postmaster General from the obliga- tion of attending on board every steamer leaving the harbour, a duty which has been found impracticable and useless, and has in fact been long since discontinued. The new section provides for an optional attendance.

The remainder of the Ordinance consolidates the law as to offences against the Post Office, including certain matters not provided for before, for instance the wilful misdelivery of a letter, and simplifies the recovery of penalties.

The foregoing are the principal changes in Ordinance 8 of 1862, which is virtually re-enacted with, it is hoped, a clearer arrange- ment of sections.

J. RUSSELL, Acting Attorney General.

Hongkong, 9th November, 1876.

No. 203.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to appoint J. P. McEUEN, Esquire, to be Assistant Superintendent of the Hongkong Fire Brigade vice the Honourable JAMES RUSSELL resigned.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 13th November, 1876.

No. 204.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   The following Return, received from Mr. JOHN JACK, of the quantity of Spirits distilled at the Hongkong Distillery, is published for general information.

Spirits manufactured during the quarter ending 11th November, 1876,

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th November, 1876.

No. 205.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Proof Gallons. .48,672

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

   Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 27th instant, for the repairs of Bonham Strand West.

   The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER Austin,

Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876. 505

No. 206. 14

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Notice is hereby given, that at Noon on Thursday, the 21st of December next, the Privilege of Slaughtering Cattle in the Western Slaughter House during the Year 1877, will be put up to Public Auction at Government Offices.

     1. The Monopoly shall begin on the 1st of January of 1877, and terminate on the 31st of December of the same year.

2. The Conditions shall be such as are set forth in "The Markets Ordinance, 1858" and "The Markets Ordinance, 1867," and the Bye-Laws issued thereunder; and shall be subject to such modi- fications as may be made by any subsequent revision of those Ordinances, or of those Bye-Laws.

     3. The Conditions shall also exclude the right to interfere with the Slaughtering of Goats by, or for the Indian Troops and Police.

     4. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise, the Monopoly shall be put up again at a former bidding.

5. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $100.

     6. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign a Memorandum of Agree- ment for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall on the same day of the sale pay into the Colonial Treasury one-twelfth of the total amount of Premium at which the Monopoly shall have been knocked down to him, and this sum shall be forfeited to the Crown in the event of the Purchaser subsequently failing or refusing to carry out his Tender.

     7. The remaining eleven-twelfths of the Premium shall be paid into the Colonial Treasury in advance, that is to say, one-twelfth upon the first day of each succeeding month.

8. Persons desirous of bidding at the Auction are directed to call at the Registrar General's Office, where further particulars may be obtained.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1876.

No. 207.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at Belcher's Bay, in the City of Victoria, Hongkong, on Tuesday, the 5th day of December, 1876, at 3 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Tuesday, the 5th day of December, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Fourteen Lots of Crown Land in the City of Victoria, Hongkong, for a Term of 999 Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

No.

Boundary Measurements.

of

Registry No.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual Rent.

Upset

Price.

Sale.

N.

S.

E.

w. Square ft.

feet.

feet.

Marine Lots

1QB4O7

243

Belcher's Bay,..

2

244

Do.,

3

245

Do.,

246

Do.,

247

Do.,

248

Do.,

249

Do.,

feet. feet.

80.0 102.8 200.0 200.0 18,266 100.62 200.00 80.0102.8 | 200.0 200.0 18,266 100.62 200.00 80.0102.8200.0 200.0 18,266 100.62 100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0 20,000 110.16 100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0

200.00

200.00

20,000 110.16

200.00

20,000 110.16

200.00

20,000

110.16

200.00

Inland Lots

8

836

Do.,

108.8

131.4200.0 200.0

24,000

88.15

200.00

9

837

Do.,

108.8 131.4 200.0 | 200.0

24,000

88.15

200.00

10

838

Do.,

108.8 131.4 200.0 | 200.0

24,000

88.15

200.00

11

839

Do.,

100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0

20,000

73.46

200.00

12

840

Do.,

100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0

20,000

73.46

200.00

13

841

Do.,

20,000

73.46

200.00

14

842

Do.,

100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0 20,000 73.46 200.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise between two or more bidders the Lot in dispute shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury a deposit of one half of the amount of

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876. 505

No. 206. 14

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     Notice is hereby given, that at Noon on Thursday, the 21st of December next, the Privilege of Slaughtering Cattle in the Western Slaughter House during the Year 1877, will be put up to Public Auction at Government Offices.

     1. The Monopoly shall begin on the 1st of January of 1877, and terminate on the 31st of December of the same year.

2. The Conditions shall be such as are set forth in "The Markets Ordinance, 1858" and "The Markets Ordinance, 1867," and the Bye-Laws issued thereunder; and shall be subject to such modi- fications as may be made by any subsequent revision of those Ordinances, or of those Bye-Laws.

     3. The Conditions shall also exclude the right to interfere with the Slaughtering of Goats by, or for the Indian Troops and Police.

     4. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise, the Monopoly shall be put up again at a former bidding.

5. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $100.

     6. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign a Memorandum of Agree- ment for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall on the same day of the sale pay into the Colonial Treasury one-twelfth of the total amount of Premium at which the Monopoly shall have been knocked down to him, and this sum shall be forfeited to the Crown in the event of the Purchaser subsequently failing or refusing to carry out his Tender.

     7. The remaining eleven-twelfths of the Premium shall be paid into the Colonial Treasury in advance, that is to say, one-twelfth upon the first day of each succeeding month.

8. Persons desirous of bidding at the Auction are directed to call at the Registrar General's Office, where further particulars may be obtained.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1876.

No. 207.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at Belcher's Bay, in the City of Victoria, Hongkong, on Tuesday, the 5th day of December, 1876, at 3 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Tuesday, the 5th day of December, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Fourteen Lots of Crown Land in the City of Victoria, Hongkong, for a Term of 999 Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

No.

Boundary Measurements.

of

Registry No.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual Rent.

Upset

Price.

Sale.

N.

S.

E.

w. Square ft.

feet.

feet.

Marine Lots

1QB4O7

243

Belcher's Bay,..

2

244

Do.,

3

245

Do.,

246

Do.,

247

Do.,

248

Do.,

249

Do.,

feet. feet.

80.0 102.8 200.0 200.0 18,266 100.62 200.00 80.0102.8 | 200.0 200.0 18,266 100.62 200.00 80.0102.8200.0 200.0 18,266 100.62 100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0 20,000 110.16 100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0

200.00

200.00

20,000 110.16

200.00

20,000 110.16

200.00

20,000

110.16

200.00

Inland Lots

8

836

Do.,

108.8

131.4200.0 200.0

24,000

88.15

200.00

9

837

Do.,

108.8 131.4 200.0 | 200.0

24,000

88.15

200.00

10

838

Do.,

108.8 131.4 200.0 | 200.0

24,000

88.15

200.00

11

839

Do.,

100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0

20,000

73.46

200.00

12

840

Do.,

100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0

20,000

73.46

200.00

13

841

Do.,

20,000

73.46

200.00

14

842

Do.,

100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 200.0 20,000 73.46 200.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise between two or more bidders the Lot in dispute shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury a deposit of one half of the amount of

500

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down, and within one Calendar Month from the day of sale, at the aforesaid Treasury, pay the remaining half of the said premium.

   4. The Purchaser of each Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 999 Years, to be computed from the 24th day of June, 1876, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Marine and Inland Lots respectively in the Colony of Hongkong, and also to the Special Conditions hereinafter contained and specified.

  5. The Purchaser of each Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, or with the Special Conditions hereinafter contained, or fail to complete the whole of the work or works referred to herein, in the time specified, or neglect or fail to carry out and execute the work according to the instructions, and to the satisfaction of the Surveyor General, his Premium-or any portion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

  7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS.

  1. The Purchaser of each Lot shall reclaim and raise the level of the present ground line, of the whole area of his Lot, and also that of half the width of the streets adjourning or abutting into the said Lot, to a height of one foot nine inches above the level of High Water Mark, Spring Tides, or to such other level, or levels, as shall be given him from time to time by the Surveyor General. He will also have to maintain and keep the same at the abovementioned level or levels during the whole term of his Lease.

2. The Purchaser of each Marine Lot shall also (in addition to the above mentioned reclamation) build a strong and substantial granite Sea Wall, along the North or sea side of his Lot, the said Wall to be fifty feet from, and parallel to the North Boundary of the said Lot. The top of the Wall to be one foot nine inches above High Water Mark, Spring Tides. The Purchasers of Marine Lots 245 and 249 will likewise have to construct the Sea Wall for a distance of 25 feet on the West sides respective- ly of the said Lots, or to the centre of the cross streets forming their Western Boundaries; and the Purchasers of Marine Lots 243 and 246 will likewise have to construct the Sea Wall for a similar dis- tance of 25 feet on the East side of their respective Lots.

3. The Purchaser of each Marine Lot shall build and construct the before mentioned Sea Wall, and the Purchaser of each Lot shall carry out the reclamation of each of their respective Lots, in strict accordance with the Plan and Specifications drawn up by the Surveyor General for this work, and attached hereto, and which Plan and Specifications shall be signed by the Purchaser of each Lot at the time of sale.

  4. The Purchasers of the whole of the Lots shall, conjointly, place the execution and carrying out of the whole of the work or works referred to herein, in the hands of one Contractor only, who shall be a well known and properly qualified man, who has had experience in works of this kind, and who will be responsible to the Surveyor General, for the proper and faithful execution of the same.

  5. The whole of the work or works referred to herein, shall be carried out, executed, and com- pleted by the respective Purchasers, on or before the First day of September, 1877.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number

of Sale

Registry Number and

Lot. Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

NOTE.-The Sale Plan showing the position of the respective Lots, together with the Conditions of Sale, and the Specifications and Plan of the Praya Wall, referred to herein, can be seen by intending Purchasers on application at the Surveyor General's Office, between the hours of 11 A.M. and 3 P.M., any day, (Sundays excepted) on or before the day of sale.

1

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

No. 208.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Table of Meteorological Observations, taken at the Government Lock Hospital during the Month of October, 1876, is published for gene- ral information.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1876.

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT LOCK HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, Hongkong, FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 1876. 137 feet above mean low level of Spring Tides.

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

WIND.

CLOUD.

RAIN IN

INCHES

507

HYGROMETER.

DAY OF MONTH.

SELF REGISTERING

BAROMETER.

DAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

IN THE SHADE. Max. and Min. of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

MAX.

SUN, BULB

MAX.

SUN,

DIUR-

MIN. NAL

RANGE,

ON

BULB

IN

VACUO.

Ex- GRASS. IN

POSED.

SHADE.

9 A.M.

3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. Min.

Max.

Temp. at

Noon.

DIURNAL

EXPOSED.

RANGE, BULB

IN SOIL,

MIN. DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN SHADE. SHADE.

6

HUMIDITY

COMPLETE SATURATION

=100.

DEW POINT.

QUARTER.

DURING

THE

PREVI-

OUS 24

HOURS.

0-10.

INCHES

DEEP.

!

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.

9 A.M. 3 P.M.

29.94

29.87

76.0

78.0

71.0

88.0

82.0

137. 96.

59.0

17.0

38.0

4

Sunday,

Monday,

3 Tuesday,

Wednesday,

29.97

29.92

76.0

78.9

71.0

88.0 80.0

138.

30.00

29.93

77.0

78.0

71.0 88.0 83.0

141.

97.

94. 58.0

58.0

17.0

76.0

36.0 71.0

77.0 78.0

80.0

78.0

70.0

71.0

69.0 67. 59.

65.1

62.7

E.N.E. E.

70.0

67.

56.

66.1

63.2

E.N.E. E.

71.0

17.0 39.0

79.0 79.0

73.0 71.0

71.

63.

68.9

65.5

E.N.E. E.

30.02

29.95

78.0

80.0

70.0

88.0

85.0

141.

100. 58.0

18.0 42.0

71.0

79.0

81.0

71.0

72.0 63.

60.

65.5

65.9

E.N.E.

0.03

5

30.04

29.95

78.0

79.0

84.0

73.0 88.0

140.

59.0

110.

15.0

76.0

51.0

79.0

80.0

71.0 72.0 63.

63.

65.5

66.5

E.N.E.

E.

Thursday,

30.04

29.95

78.0

79.0

74.0 88.0

83.0

139.

98. 57.0 14.0

41.0 73.0

79.0

81.0 73.0

74.0 71.

68.

68.9

69.3

E.N.E.

E.N.E.

Friday,

·

7

Saturday,

30.00

29.87

79.0

79.0

72.0

83.0

88.

139.

98.

53.0

16.0.

45.0

73.0

81.0

80.0

75.0 74.0

72. 71.

70.9

69.9

E.N.E.

N.E.

29.95

29.83

79.0

79.0

72.0 88.0

79.0

138.

60.0

97.

16.0

37.0

78.0

79.0

79.0

74.0

73.0

75.

71.

70.6

68.9

E.

E.

8 Sunday,

9 Monday,

29.97 29.90

79.0

80.0

72.0

88.0

81.0

140.

95. 61.0

16.0

34.0

78.0

81.0

81.0

75.0

75.0 72. 72.

70.9

70.9

E.

E.

30.05 30.00

71.0

70.0

66.0 85.0

69.0 135.

58.0

94.

19.0

36.0

71.0

71.0

70.0

65.0

65.0

69.

73.

60.4

61.1

N.W.

N.W.

10 Tuesday,

11

Wednesday,

30.04

30.10

70.0

73.0

63.0 85.0

12

Thursday,

30.08 30.03

70.0

74.0 ?

66.0 83,0

13 Friday,

30.05 29.97

74.0

73.0

67.0 83.0

78.0

76.0

78.0 - - 142.

142.

98. 56.0 22.0

42.0 70.0

71.0 72.0

62.0

63.0 57.

57.

55.2

56.2

N.

N.N.E

138.

95. 53.0 17.0 98. 55.0 16.0

42.0

71.0

71.0

74.0

60.0

65.0

50.

58.

51.6

58.4

N.E.

N.E.

43.0

78.0

77.0

78.0

68.0

69.0

59.

59.

61.7

62.7

E.N.E.

E.N.E.

14 Saturday,

30.03

29.98

75.0

77.0

70.0 83.0

15 Sunday,

30.03 29.97

75.0

78.0

79.0 139.

138.

80.0

68.0 83.0

97. 61.0

36.0

13.0

71.0

75.0

78.0

70.0

69.0

74.

59.

66.4

62.7

N.E.

N.E.

97.

15.0

58.0

39.0 70.0

76.0

79.0

69.0

71.0 67.

63.

64.0

65.5

E.N.E.

E.N.E.

0.08

16 Monday,

30.04

29.95

76.0

78.0

70.0

81.0

83.0

139.

98.

60.0

13.0

38.0

76.0

78.0

79.0

72.0

73.0

71.

71.

67.8

68.9

N.E.

E.

17 Tuesday,

30.03

29.92

77.0

78.0

70.0 83.0

80.0

140. 99. 60.0

13.0

39.0

72.0

78.0

78.0

72.0

72.0

71.

71.

67.8 67.8

N.E.

N.E.

18

Wednesday,

29.98 29.88

77.0

82.0

70.0

86.0

84.0 145.

108.

60.0

16.0

48.0

78.0

80.0

83.0

74.0

75.0

71.

64.

69.9

69.7

W.

W.

19

Thursday,

29.98 29.92

80.0

85.0

88.0 73.0

86.0

148.

110. 62.0 15.0

48.0 79.0

83.0

89.0

76.0

78.0

68.

55.

71.3

71.1

W.

W.

20 Friday,

30.00

29.92

79.0

80.0

73.0 90.0

84.0

149.

115.

17.0

65.0

50.0

80.0

80.0

80.0

74.0

74.0

71.

71.

69.9 69.9

E.

21 Saturday,

30.00

29.92

78.0

79.0

73.0 89.0

79.0

134.

110.

65.0

16.0

45.0

80.0

78.0

79.0

73.0

74.0

75.

75.

69.5 70.6

E.

E.

...

131IZIQIBO7QQOOQIIIQO

172I1QIOQOBZH ∞ CO 63 03 II4??

22 Sunday,

30.04 29.96

79.0

78.0

73.0

89.0

81.0 139.

99.

65.0

16.0

34.0

79.0

80.0

79.0

75.0

74.0

75.

75.

71.6

70.6

E.

E.

23 Monday,

30.02

29.92

79.0

82.0

73.0 87.0

83.0 144.

109.

63.0

14.0

46.0

79.0

81.0

82.0

75.0

76.0

72.

72.

70.9 72.0

E.N.E.

E.N.E.

24 Tuesday,

30.00

29.95

79.0

83.0

73.0

86.0

84.0 142.

105.

60.0

13.0

45.0 80.0

81.0

84.0

75.0

76.0

72.

64.

70.9

70.7

E.N.E.

E.

25 Wednesday,

30.06

30.02

77.0

72,0

77.0

86.0

78.0

144.

108. 62.0

14.0

46.0

78.0

76.0

78.0

72.0

72.0

79. 71.

69.2

67.8

E.

E.

0.64

26

Thursday,.

30.05

29.97

78.0

77.0

72.0

86.0

78.0

135.

100.

61.0 14.0

39.0

70.0

76.0 77.0

72.0

72.0

79.

75.

69.2

68.5

E.

...

27

Friday,

29.95

29.87

76.0.

77.0

72.0 86.0

130.

79.0

94.

14.0

62.0

*32.0

77.0

75.0

78.0

72.0

73.0

75.

75.

68.5

69.5

N.E.

E.

28

Saturday,

29.94

29.88

74.0

77.0

67.0

86.0

78.0

141.

103.

58.0

19.0

45.0

70.0

75.0 77.0

73.0

72.0 89.

75. 71.6

68.5

N.E.

29 Sunday,

30.00

29.95

74.0

78.0

68.0

85.0

78.0 142.

107. 58.0

17.0

49.0 70.0

75.0

79.0

69.0

70.0

70.

59. 64.7

63.8

N.N.E.

N.W.

N.N.E.

0.16

6

0.09

6

30

Monday,

31 Tuesday,

Mean

30.02

29.95

73.0

78.0 66.0 85.0

79.0

142.

107.

55.0

19.0

52.0

74.0

73.0

79.0

69.0

67.0

66.

56. 61.9

62.1

N.N.E. W.N.W.

...

30.02 29.97

73.0

77.0

67.0 85.0

79.0

140.

100.

55.0

18.0

55.0 73.0

75.0

78.0

65.0

76.0

55. 89.

57.8

74.1

N.N.E. N.N.E.

...

30.04

29.93

76.2

78.1

70.2 86.2

80.3 140.

101. 59.8

42.3

15.6

74.8

77.4

79.0

71.0

71.6

69. 66.

66.5

66.9

1.00

...

Summary of October, 1875:-Mean Shade Temp.,

.77.0

Total Rain fall,

3.25 inches. Rain fell on 9 days.

1874:-

79.6

1.52

""

""

""

""

>>

"

""

1873:-

77.1

0.64

""

""

""

"

""

""

""

1872:-

76.8

6.38

10

""

""

""

""

"}

""

""

""

1871:-

77.7

8.31

11

""

""

""

""

95

"

""

""

""

""

57

PH. B. C. AYRES, Colonial Surgeon.

1870:-

.78.1

2.17

"

""

""

>>

>>

"1

""

"

508 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

ERRATUM.-In Notification No. 198, published in the Government Gazette of 11th November, 1876,

for "Ordinance No. 5 of 1863," read "Ordinance No. 12 of 875."

No. 200.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction to be held at Shau-ki W?n on Thursday, the 7th day of December, 1876, at 3 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command, *

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 11th November, 1876.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Thursday, the 7th day of December, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Nine Lots of Crown Land in the Village of Shau-ki W?n, Hongkong, for a Term of 999 Years.

No.

of

Registry No.

Sale.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual

Upset

N.

S.

E.

W.

Square ft.

Rent.

Price.

feet. feet.

feet.

feet.

61.3)

100.0 81.0

20.0

39.0

5,504

12.13

50.00

100.0 100.0

51.3 49.0

4,988

10.99

50.00

76.0 69.6 47.0 47.0

3,402

7.49

50.00

82.0 76.0 47.0 48.0

3,735

8.23

50.00

82.0

[55.01 84.6

49.0

10.0

4,606

10.15

50.00

79.6 82.0 50.0 50.0

4,025

8.87

50.00

76.6 79.6 50.0 49.6

3,854

8.49

50.00

79.0 76.6 60.0 33.6 3,528

7.77

50.00

100.0 100.0 49.0 44.0 4,620 10.18

50.00

1

139

Shau-ki W?n,

140

Do.,

33

141

Do.,

4

142

Do.,

20

5

143

Do.,

6789

144

Do.,

145

Do.,

146

Do.,

147

Do.,

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

   1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise between two or more bidders, the Lot in dispute shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

   3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury a deposit of one half of the amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down; and within one Calender Month from the day of sale, at the aforesaid Treasury pay the remaining half of the said Premium.

4. The Purchaser of each Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 999 Years, to be computed from the 24th day of June, 1876, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Inland Lots in the Colony of Hongkong. 5. The Purchaser of each Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

6. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any por- tion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

7. Possession of the Lot sold shall be given to the Purchaser, and deemed to have been taken by him on the day of sale.

512 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

   "7. Any owner or master of a British Ship who neglects to cause his ship to be marked as by this Act required, or to keep her so marked, and any person who conceals, removes, alters, defaces, or obliterates, or suffers any person under his control to conceal, emove, alter, deface, or obliterate, any of the said marks, except in the event of the particulars thereby denoted being lawfully altered, or except for the purpose of escaping capture by an enemy, shall for each offence incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

   "If any of the marks required by this Act is in any respect inaccurate, so as to be likely to mislead, the owner of the ship shall incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds."

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 7th June, 1876.

Andrews, C. S. 1 Aflaque, Ma-

riana

Abel, Otto

POST OFFICE NOTI?E.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 17th November, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Horsenberg, M. 1 regd.

Letters. Papers.

May, Nathan 1 Mackintosh, Jas. Mulloy, Patrick 1

P'ini, Enrico 3

Lets. fprs.

Tallers, Wolf 1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Davis, Q. A.

1

2

}

1

Hamilton,

Erick James

1

Annie, Mrs.

} 2

1

Ebrington,

Hue, Dr. J. W. 1

Marks, Mr.

1

Andersen, L.

2

Quen Soong, } 1

1

Viscount

Horan, Win.

1

1

Masefield, Mrs. 1

Mrs.

R. E. Teldman, B.

Tracey, Capt.}

1

1

Ashbury,

Horne, Wolf 1

Macombe, W. H.

1

Quang Loy

James M.P.

Arnoldi, G.

1

Arthur, Alex. 1

Antlao, Monsr. 1

1

Bammann, Andr? 1 Burlingame,

Dr. J. S. Bell, Mrs. A.

Battista, Im-1

Fryer, Mr. Farnham,

Capt. John

Ferreri, Sigr.}

Casimiro Francis, W. H.

1

Hing Tong

1

Maured,

1

Holmes, J.

Ughes, G. Sigr. 1

1

1

Giovanni

Ryall, Hy.

1

Mazzocchi,

2

Reilly, Jas.

1

4

Johansen, A.

1

Pompeo

Rosenzweig, M. 1

Johnston, Jr., J. 1

Vigano,

Ragnoli, Giacomo2

5

Giovanni

Jnaife, E. W., 1

Napier, Hon. W.1

Riccardi, Pietro 1

1

Namman,

Gale, T.

Remedios, A. J. 2

1

1

King, W. C.

1

Capt. J. R. J

Rosa, Miss

Green, Mr.

1.

Kundsen, Julius1

Newman,

1

Webber, Capt. 1 regd."

Assain

Wenver, Mr.

1

Gilbert, C.

Kakaldy, J.

1

Maria, Mrs.

Wetherall,

Davies

Kohn, Mr.

1

Seigo, Marie

1

1

Bertone, Pietro 4

Gall, B.

Miss Agnes

1

Becke, F. G. Biffi, F.

2

Gerosa, Charles 1

1

1

Goldenstein, J. 1

Larsen, Soren 2

Olsen, Emil On Ye

Sechtaqure,

Wallace, C.

1

Telman

1

London &

Silva, A. da

1

Ghelsin,

Colley, Edward 1

Giovanni

}

Provincial

St. John, Miss 2

2

Yuen Tong Hookl

2

Capelle. J. T. Clark, W. M.

1

Grinberg, J.

Marine In-

1

surance Co.

Hillyer, J.

Peuss, Johann 1 Percy, Hiram G. Capt. Plunket, The

Smith, Charles 1

Yap Co Cheong 1

1

Sale, G. H. J.

1

Yan Cheong

Seinanne, Monsr.7

3

Self, Mr. C.,

Duncan, J. H. 4

Derode, Monsr. 1

1

Heavers, Thos. 1 Hossam, T. E. 1 Homer, John

1

Moor, Mrs. A. 1 regd. Mahomed,

}

Hojeebhoy 1 regd.

Hon. Chas. B., Mis. Pugno Egidio 2

For Merchant Ships.

Henri Hylton Castle 1

Yan Acheong 2

formerly of

1

the S.S. Martaban

Yeek

Yan Alock

Yan Kong Cheong 2 Young Hing

1

Adela

1

Abbey Cowper 9-

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Craig Evan

..

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lion

1

Northern Chief 2

Lulu

1

Nearchus

2

Anglo Saxon

1

Ann Adamson 1

Blair Athol

2

1

1

Catherstone

2

Berrace, s.s. Benledi, s.s. 1 Burton Stather 6 Balgownie 2 1 Burmese, s.s.

Dora

Duke of Abercorn 1

E. M. Young 1 East Lamand 1 Edward Poussell 1 E. P. Bouverie 7 Everly

1 Estepona, s.s. 1 Eudoxia

Adolphine

Helens Hope Hopewell 1 Hengist

1 1

Lelly Gales

1

Lina

1

Otago

8

1

Lets. Pprs.

Sir Wm. Wallace4 Sarah Nicholson 3 Sir Harry Parkesi Selina Weilant f

5

1

Ousuri

10

1

Sophie Plimuth i

1

May

Ocean Beauty 12

3

Scotia

1

2

Matago

Ocean Ranger 7

4

Salerno

1

Importer

1

Minam

1

Onward

Southern Cross 1

Invererne

I

Matle Horne

1

Soteria

3

Maria Cruzik

1

Paraguay, s.s.

3

St. Joseph

1

Jas. Venicombe 1

Mystery

1

1

Pearl. s.s.

1

}

Jerfalcon

1

1

1

Mary B. Stone 1

Paradise

1

Taunton

John Milton 8

Marie Alfred

1

Perry

1

Teviot, s.s.

1

Celestial Queen 2

Jessie Isabel 4

1

Miss Kilmansegg 1

Pallas

1

Tweed

1

Caroline

3

Flying Eagle

1

James Aikin 4

Mecca

3

?

Tyburnia

1

Cingalee

1

Frederic Tudor 1

City of Exeter 1 regd.

Florence

1

Killarney, s.s.

Mount Lebanon 1

Maria Louise'

Rookwood

2

Rebecca

1

Veirdo. s.s.

Concordia

1

Felicitas

1

Kassa

2

1

Madame

1

Riga, s.s.

1

Venades

Cilurnum

Kate Waters

1

Demorett

Rifle

3

Concordia

1

Golden Russett 1

Kirkland

1

Mendora

Russell

1

Cornuvia

1

Georgina.

6

Rhoda

1

White Eagle

1

Charit?

Clementine

Gadshill, s.s. 5 Golden Horn

Lavinar

Licka Till

11

Novelty

2

Rajanattia-

Nightingale 3

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT

GAZETTE,

18THI

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEL HT 1,823 FEET.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

DATE.

BARO-

HOUR.

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max.) Min.| Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

WINDS

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

Ο ΤΟ 12.

THER. METER.

WEA-BARO- HER. METER

0 TO 12.

WEA- BARO-

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THER. METER

WEA-BARO- THER. METER |

THERMOMETER.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

WINDS

0 TO 12.

RAIN FALL.

WEA-

THER. during previous

In inches

24 hours.

Saturday,

11th

y

30.14 69.0

68.0 62,5

b.c.

30.10 72.0]

Noon | 30.10 72.5 73.5 64.5 71.0 64.0)

b.

Nov.,

3

30.04 73.0

72.0 65.0

b.c.

30.07 75.0

::

72.0 65.0 NE

2

b.

30.08 74.0

:

70.0 63.0 NE

5

b.c.

30.10 | 74.0 76.0] 66,0 74.5 66.0 Calm

0

b.

30.07 | 73.0 72.0 66.0 71.0 64.0 NE

4

b.

2:

65.0 59.0 E

2

b.m.

28.30 62.5

59.0 63,0) E

4

:

71.0 59.0 71.0 64.0 Calm

0

b.m.

28.33 | 62.0; 66,5 55,5| 66,0| 66.5| NNE

0.00

74.5 68.0 ENE

1

b.

30.01 73.0

:

71.0 65.0 NE

-4

b.

66.5 61.0 E

1

b.m.

28.28 68.0

:

Sunday,

9

30.15 73.0

12th

Nov.,

Noon? 30.11 | 74.5 76.0 68.0 73.0 69.0

688:8

72.0 70.0

b.c.

30.13 74.0

74.0 69.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.09 74.0

:

..

:

71.5 67.0 N

3

b.c.m.

:

:

b.c.

30.12 | 75.0 76,0 69.0 75.0 70.0 ESE

2

b.c.

30.0775.0 75.0 68.0 72.0 67.0 NE

4

b.c.

:

:

68888

67.7 64.0 E

2

o.m.

28.37 66.0

72.5 68.5 68.5 64.5 E

3

o.m.

:

:?

:

67.5 62.5 E

65.5 63.5 E

28.35 69.0 68.0 62.0 68.0 65.0 E

(

3

3

30.08 74.0

:

:

73.0 69.0

b.c.

30.1076.0

76.0 70.0 ESE

3

b.c.

30.05 75.5

:

:

72.0 68,0| NE

4

b.

66.5 63.5 E

8

b.c.m. 28.32 | 67.0|

66.0 62.5 E

4

Monday,

9

30.20 72.5

Nov.,

3

13th Noon 30.17 73.5 76.0 71.0] 72,0| 69.0| 30.0973.5

::

71.0 69.0

C.

30.1574.01

?:

72.0 66.0

:

Tuesday,

9

30.16 73.0

:

72.0 69.0

14th

Nov.,

Noon 30.12 73.0 75.0 71.5 72.0] 69,0

3

Wednesday,

15th

Nov.,

9

30.05 73.0

30.1772.5

Noon 30.11 74.5 75.5 70.0 73.0 70.0

:

72.0 69.0

71.5 69.5

3

30.06 74.0

9

Thursday,

30.09 75.0

16th

Noon 30.05 76.0 76.5 73.0 75.0 73.0

?:?: ?:

:?

True wind cannot be registered.

c.

b.c.

C.

30.12 74.0

Do.

20

b.c.

b.c.

b.c.

30.1074.0

b.c.

:???:?:

1:

:

:? ;

::

:?

74.0 70.0 ENE

4

m.

30.13 74.5

71.0 70.0 NE

· 6

c.m.

30.1576.0 76.0 72.0 75.0 71.0 ENE 30.10 76.0

4

m.

30.08 74.5 74.0 70.0 73.0 68.0 NE

: ?

5

c.m.

:

75.0 71.0 ENE

4

b.c.

30.04 75.9

74.0 70.0 ENE

3

o m.

30.08 75.0

:

:

::

72.0 67.0 NE

5

b.c.m.

71.5 69.0 NE

6

o.m.

..

30.13 76.0 76.0 72.0 75.0 71.0 ENE 30.08 76.0

4

o.m.

30.07 76.0 74.0 70.0 72.0 69.5] NE

6

b.c.m.

75.0 71.0 ENE

00

3

b.c.

30.02 | 76.0|

72.0 69,5 NE

5

:

:

b.m.

73.5 71.0 ENE

2

o.m.

30.08 74.5

71.5 69.0 ENE

4

o.d.

Nov.,

3

30.01 79.0]

:::

73.0 71.0

O.C.

:

30.10 76.0 76,0 71,0| 76.0 72.0 ENE 30.08 76.0

2

b.c.

30.08 76.0 74.5 69.0 72.0 70.0 NE

4

c.m.

75.5 72.5 ENE

2

b.c.

30.08 75.5:

72.5 71.0 NE

3

:

o.m.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

*:

:

:

:

:

68888:8

:

:

66.0 64.0 E

68.5 65.0 67.0 3.0 E

4

0.q.

28.34 65.0

b.c.m. 28.38 68.5 67.0 66.0 67.5 64.5 E

:

67.5 65.0 66.0 65.0 ?

66.0 65,0| E

5

LO

10

?:

67.5 65.5 67.5 66.8 E

74.0 73.0

c.m.

30.08 76.0

75.5 74.0 ENE

1

:

o.c.

30.03 76.0

:

72.0 73.0] NNE

1

o.m.

:

:

:

???

b.c.

78.0 74.0

b.c.

:

:

30.07 78.0 78.0 73.0 78.0 75.0 ENE 30.03 79.0

2

O c.

79.0 76.0 ENE

2

O.C.

:

30.03 | 78.0 75.5 71.0 73.0 73.0 NE 39.08 78.0

2

c.m.

:

72.0 74.5 NE

2

b.c.m.

Friday,

17th

9

30.09 76.0

:

75.0 69.0

b.c.m. 30.05 | 76.0||

Noon 30.05 | 80.5 81.0 74.0 79.0 74.0

b.c.

Nov.,

3

30.02 75.0

:

74.0 71.0

C.

..

77.0 75.0 Calm 30.05 80.0 80.0 72.0 78.5 76.0 SW 30.00 76.0 75.0 72.0 SW

Ι

0 b.c.

b.c.

30.02 79.0

3

··

o.p.

78.5 76.0 ESE 30.03 80.5 83.0 72.5 81.5 76.5; SW 30.07 80.5| 78.0 73.5 SW

1

b.c.m.

:

:

:

2

b.c.

a:

2

b.c.

67.0 60.5 E

3

b.c m. 28.38 | 69.0|

:

65.8 65.0 E

4

0.q.

28.34 65.0

o.f.

0.00

b.c.m. 28.28 67.0

:

65.5 65.5 E

3

1.

28.34 65.0

3

3

0.00

67.5 67.0 E

4

f.

28.28 69.0

68.5 67.5 E

3

:

70.0 69.5 Calm

0

28.31 69.0

69.0 68.0 SE

3

71.5 67.0 71.5 71.0 W

2

b.c.f.

28.28 71.0 70,5| 66.5| 71.0 70.0? S

0.00

71.5 71.0 S

1

b.c.f.

28.26 73.5

..

72.5 70.0 S

3

:

--

p

71.0 70.5 Calm

0

b.c.f.

28.30 71.5|

70.0 69.5 SSW

3

76.0 69.0 76.0 72.0 W

1

b.c.

68.5 67.0 NW

2

f.

28.28 72.0 70.0 68.0 71.0 69.0 SSW 28.21 67.0 67.0 66.0 NW

3

:

0.00

4

:

65.0 64.0 E

5

5

68.0 64.0 E

LO

:

:

*

:

:

:

:

:

0.00

:

:

0.00

65.0 64.0 E

28.30 66.0 65.5 63,0 66.0 65.0 E

5

:

:

:

6

..

66.5 65.0 E

5

65.0 65.0 E

Co

????

b.c.m. 28.33 68.5 68.0 66.0 68.0 67.0 E

:

6330

GO

:

:

:

:

0 to 2

3 - 10

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind

per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

STATE OF WEATHER:-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; ?. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; 2. squally; . rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE:--A bar (-) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

C

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Description of Wind.

Calm

Light Air.... Light Breez

Gentle Broome Moderate Breeze.

Fresh Breeze

9

10

11

0

OI2K

Strong Breeze

7

Moderate Gale.

8

Fresh Gale.

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

Storm....

12

Hurricane.

Just sufficient to give steerage way.

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water...

3 to 4

5 to 6

Royals, &c.

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

Triple Reefs, &c....

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail

Under Storm Staysail ....

Bare Poles....

11

15

16 20

21

25

26

30

31

36

37

44

45

52

8

53 - 60

9

61

69

10

70

80

11

above 80

12

NOVEMBER,

1876.

513

1

514

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 18TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

Mondays and

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

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IT

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

ORDINANCE, 1867."

is hereby notified that the Upper Floor of the House hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 64, Praya West, was on the Sixteenth day of November, 1876, pursuant to Section XXIII of the above Ordinance, declared by me under my Hand and Seal of Office to be an Unlicensed Brothel.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 17th November, 1876.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

Foreign Attachment.

Suit No. 28.

Plaintiffs,-THE CHARTERED BANK OF IN- DIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.

Defendants,-Ho PooN and SIT MOONG

N

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Hongkong.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

SUMMARY JURISDICTION.

Foreign Attachment.

Suit No. 930.

Plaintiffs,-THE CHARTERED

BANK OF INDIA AUSTRALIA & CHINA.

Defendants,-Ho PooN and SIT MOONG LUEN trading in co-partner- ship under the style or firm name of SHANG YUEN.

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No. 209.

It is hereby notified, that the Right Honourable the Secretary of State for the Colonies has been pleased to approve of the appointment of the Honourable JAMES RUSSELL to be Acting Attorney General.

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No. 210.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Report of the Marine Court of Inquiry into the charges of misconduct brought against GEORGE GREY, Second Mate of the British Steam-ship Estepona, is published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th November, 1876.

FINDING.

The charges of drunkenness brought against Mr. GEORGE GREY (2nd Mate) by the Master of the British Steam-ship Estepona, Official No. 68,353, being admitted by Mr. GREY, and there being no extenuating circumstances, the Court hereby directs that Mr. GEORGE GREY'S Certificate of Competency, No. 13,887, be suspended for twelve months from this date.

Given under our hands at Hongkong, this 24th day of November, 1876.

C. MAY,

First Police Magistrate.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

Confirmed,

A. E. KENNEDY,

F. D. SASSOON,

ROBT. MCMURDO,

R. W. HUTCHISON,

Un-official Justice of the Peace. Government Marine Surveyor. Commanding Brit. S.S. "Calabar."

No. 207.

Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

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By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

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Letters. Papers.

1

  Davis, Q. A. }

Derode, Monsr. 1 1

1

Hue, Dr. J. W. 1

Hamilton,

1

1

Erick James

1

Arthur, Alex. 1

Annie, Mrs. 2

Ebrington,

Horne, Wolf

1

5

Viscount

Hing Tong

1

Enriquez, E.

1 regd.

Holmes, J.

Fryer, Mr.

1

Johnston, Jr., J. 1

Farnham,

Capt. John1

James, J.,

formerly of

Dr. J. S.

}

Francis, W. H.

1

the Barbary

Taylor

522

GOV

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

"7. Any owner or master of a British Ship who neglects to cause his ship to be marked as by this Act required, or to keep her so marked, and any person who conceals, removes, alters, defaces, or obliterates, or suffers any person under his control to conceal, remove, alter, deface, or obliterate, any of the said marks, except in the event of the particulars thereby denoted being lawfully altered, or except for the purpose of escaping capture by an enemy, shall for each offence incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

   " Tf any of the marks required by this Act is in any respect inaccurate, so as to be likely to mislead, the owner of the ship shall incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds."

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 7th June, 1876.

Letters. Papers. Andrews, C. S. 1

Aflaque, Ma-

riana

Arnoldi, G.

Antlao, Monsr. 1

Armstrong,

H. B.

Ahao,

(Chinaman)

Burlingame,

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 24th November, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Horsenberg, M. 1 regd.

Mahomed,

Tallers, Wolf

Tracey, Capt.}

Lets. F'prs.

1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Hojeebhoy

1 regd.

Quang Loy Quaife, E. W. 1

May, Nathan

1

Mackintosh, Jas.

1

R.N. Teldman, B.

1

Mulloy, Patrick 1

Ryall, Hy.

1

Thompson, G. M. 2

2

Marks, Mr.

1

Reilly, Jas.

1

Masefield, Mrs. 1

Rosenzweig, M. 1

Maurer,

Riccardi, Pietro 1

1

1

1

Vigano,

Giovanni

Remedios, A. J. 2

Giovanni

1

Louis

Bell, Mrs. A.

1

Gale, T.

1

1

Bertone, Pietro 4

Green, Mr.

Becke, F. G.

2

Gilbert, C.

King, W. C.

1

Newman,

1

Biffi, F.

1

Davies

Kakaldy, J.

1

Berardi, Gaston 1

Gall, B.

Kohn, Mr.

1

Brennen, W. H. 1

Gerosa, Charles 1

Cear, M. Ware 1 regd.

Colley, Edward 1

Capelle, J. T.

1

Clark, W. M. 1

Goldenstein, J. 1 Ghelsin,

1

Giovanni Grinberg, J. 1 Gribble, Henry 1

Larsen, Soren 2 London &

Provincial Marine In- surance Co.

Mazzocchi,

Pompeo Michel, Monsr.

Maria, Mrs.}

Olsen, Emil On Ye

Percy Hiram

G. Capt. Plunket, The

Rosa, Miss

Assain

}1

1 13

Webber, Capt. 1 regd.

Wenver, Mr.

1

Seigo, Marie Sechtaqure,

1

Wetherall,

Miss Agnes

1

931

Telman Silva, A. da St. John, Miss 2

1

Smith, Charles 1

1

Hon. Chas. 1

Lay, W. T.

1

Duncan, J. H. 5

Homer, John

1

Lawrence, John 4

B., Mrs. Pugno Egidio 2

2

Sale, G. H. J. 1 Self, Mr. C.,

formerly of

the S.S. Martaban Simpson, Capt. 1 Schwart, Lina 1 regd.

Wallace, C.

Yuen Tong Hookl Yap Co Cheong I Yan Cheong

Yeek

Yan Acheong 2 Yan Alock

Yan Kong Cheong 2 Young Hing

1

1

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Abbey Cowper 9

1

Edward Poussell 1

Anglo Saxon 1

E. P. Bouverie 12

Importer Invererne

Letters. Papers.

1

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Lets. Pprs.

Mystery

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General Post Office, Hongkong, 24th November, 1876.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE,

25TH

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AQUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

DATE.

HOUR.

BARO-

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO-

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

THER. METER

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Saturday, 9

30.22 61.0

60.0 58.0

?

C,

18th

Noon

Nov.,

3

CO

30.21 63.0 68.0 59.5 62.0 59.5| 30.1962.0

c.r.

?

61.0 58.0

c.m.

:

62.0 59.0 NNE 30.1765.079.0 59.0 68.0 59.0 NE 30.18 64.0

0 TO 12. Attd. (Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct, Force. 30.14 64.0

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

0 TO 12.

WEA- BARO- THER. METER

THERMOMETER.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WA-BARO-

THERMOMETER.

THER. METER;

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

In inches

WEA- THER. during previous

WINDS

0 TO 12.

RAIN FALL.

24 hours.

6

o.p.

30.12 72.0

4

0.0.

:??

60.0 57.0 N

6

o.m.

30.15 71.5 83.0 57.0 60.0 59.0 N

??:

5

r.

63.0 59.0 NNE

4

o p.

30.14 71.0]

:

61.0 57.5 N

5

c.m.

:

:

::

:

53.9 52.9 N

3

o.f.

28.31 55.0

55.0 54.0 NE

5

10

c.r.

76.0 52.0 56.0 55.0 N

1

p.r.

28.38 57.5 58,0, 53.5 57.5 56.5 NE

3

r.

0.03

54.5 53.5 N

2

p.r.

28.35 | 56.0

Sunday,

9 30.29 61.0

60.0 56.0

19th

Noon? 30.27 | 60.0 65.5| 57,0 59.0 57.0

??? :

c.m.

30.25 62.0

60.0 56.0 NNE

4

o.r.

30.21 68.0

:

60.0 56.0 N

5

c.o.m.j

:

53.5 50.5 NE

3

o.d.

28.40 53.0

:

:

..

56.0 55.0 NNE

4

r.

53.0 51.0 ENE

5

b.m.

o.r.

Nov.,

?

30.22 59.0

··

:

58.0 57.0

c.r.

Monday,

20th

Nov.,

9

30.27 62.0

3

Tuesday, 9

21st

Nov.,

3

Noon 30.21 | 64.0 64.5 58.0) 63.0| 60.0| 30.1965.0

30.26 74.0

Noon 30.23 | 69.0 70.0 64.0 68.0] 64.0

30.1968.0

::

:?

61.0 60.0

o.c.r.

30.25 63.0f

:

:|:

30.26 62.0 64,0| 58.0) 60.0) 57.0 NE 30.22 62.0

4

o.r.

..

60.0 57.0 NE

2

o.r.

:

30.21 68.0 73.0 57.0 60.0 57.5] NE 30.20 | 68.0

3

o.r.

60.0 58.0 N

4

:

r.

..

:

:

56.2 52.0 52.5 51.5] NNE

3

r.

28.40 52.0 53.0 51.5 52.5 52.0 ENE

5

r.

0.16

..

62.5 61.0 N

1

o.r.

30.19 67.0

60.0 60.0 NNE

2

o.d.

64.0 62.0

73.0 68.5

Wednesday,

22nd

9

30.27 67.0]

:

:

:

67.0 66.0

66 0 63.0

Noon 30.24 | 69.0 71.0 65.0] 68.0] 61,5)

True

wind cannot be registered.

0.0.

30.24 65.0 65.0 58.0 65.0] 63.0 NE

2

om.

30.18 6.5 66.0 56,0| 63.0] 62,0] NNE

5

c.m.

c.m.

30.20 66.0

67.0 65.0 NE

:

2

0.m.

30.14 68.0

63.0 62.0 N

4

..

O.C.

:

:

:

:

O.C.

30.23 70.0

69.0 65.0 NE

2 g.

30.15 69.0

Do.

C.

30.23 71.0 69.5 63.0 70.0 65.0 ENE

1

o.r..

2:

68.0 63.5 NE

5

O.C.

:

???

C.

30.20 | 70.0

:

:

72.5 68.0 Calm

0

o.r.

:

30.17 70.0 71.0 60.5 70.0 63.5 NE 30.14 | 69,0|

5

O.C.

:

67.0 65.5 NE

4

0.c.

C.

30.25 71.0

69.0 65.0 NNE

2

o.m.

30.20 | 69.0j

:

67.0 64.5 N

3

C.

C.

Nov.,

3

30.18 70.0

:

69.0 64.0

+

Thursday,

9 39.26 67.5

23rd

Noon

Nov.,

3

Friday,

30.25 65.0

24th

Nov

30.17 | 67.0

9 64.0 60.0 Noon 30:20 66.5 72.0 62.5 65,0 61.0 3

:

:

6.0 60.0 30.20 69.5 71.0 66.0 68.0 61.0] 30.16 71.5

b.c.

30.21 | 70,0

:

:

:

30.24 | 70.0 70.0 65.0 70.0 65.0] NNE

30.21 70.0

2

g.

72.0 67.0 NNE

1

g.

30.19 71.5 73.0 64.0 73.0 67.5 N 30.14 72.0

2

b.c.

:

71.0 65.5 N

2

b.c.

69.0 62.0 N

2

b.c.

30.2170.0

:

68.5 61.0 N

5

b.c.

:

:

:

:

b.c.

60.22 70.0 74.0 66.0 71.0 63.0 NE

3

b.

30.16 71.5 75.5 64.0 74.0 65.0 N

5

b.c.

:

70.0 60.0

b.c.

30.17 72.0

..

:

74.0 64.0 NNE

3

b.

30.10 72.0)

:

74.0 65.0 N

3

CO

b.m.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

6322 323

::

:

:

52.0 52.0 NNE

55.0 55.0 NE

56.5 51.0 56.5 5,5 NE

2 d.r.f.

28.37 52.0

:

:

53.0 52.5 NE

4

r.f.

:

Co

3

f.d.r.

28.40 54.0!

··

54.0 54.0 E

4 r.f.

4

f.

28.38 55.0 55.5 51.0 56.0 55.5 E

4

r.f.

0.90

56.0 56.9 NE

3

0.

28.35 55.5

61.5 58.9 NNE.

4

0.

28.41 59.01

:

:

56.0 56.0 E

4

o.f.

590 58.0 ENE

4

c.m.

;

62.0 57.0 62,0 58.5 NNE

2

0.

28.42 60.0 60.0 55.0 60.0 58.0 E

3

o.p.

0.00

61.5 61.5 NNE

1

0.

28.38 | 60.0]

:

60.0 60.0 E

GO

of.

60,5 58.0 NE

2

0.

28.44 59.0

59.0 59.0 NE

4 o.f.

:

:

64.0 59.0 64.0 61.0 NE

1.

C.

63.8 60.5 ENE

3

0.

28.39 62.0]

?:

28.40 62.0 62.0 58.0 62.0 61.0 N

Co

c.r.

0.04

62.0 61.0 N

3

e.r.

:

62.0 57.0 NNE

4

b.c.

28.42 | 60.0

59.0 56.0 N

4

b.c.

64.5 59.5 64.5 57.5 NE

2

b.c.

28.40 63.0 64.5 57.0 63.0 59.0 NE

2

b.c.

0.00

b.c.

30.21 69.0

b.c.

:

..

66.0 61.0

b.c.

:;

68.0 61.0 NE 30.23 69.0 74.0) 63,0| 69.0 62.5 ENE 30.19 | 69.0

2

b.

30.16 69.5

65.5 61.0 NE

5

LO

b.c.

3

70.0 64.0 ENE

2

··

b.c.

b.c.

30.18 69.5 76.0 61.0 66.0 61.0 NE 30.14 70.5 66.0 60.0 NE

5

b.c.

:

:

:

65.5 65,5 NNE

2

b.c.

28.35 69.0|

:

64.0 58.0 NE

5

b.m.

:

?:

60.0 55.0 NNE

4

b.c.

28.40 59.0]

59.0 55.0 E

4

b.c.m.

:

65.5 57.0 65.5 56.0 NNE

2

10

5

b.c.

:

:

60.0 55.5 NE

b.c.

1 b.c.

28.38 61.0 64,5 55.0 61.0 51.0 E 28.35 62.0 62.051.0 E

5

b.c.m.

0.00

..

:

3

b.c.m.

..

NOVEMBER,

at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE:-A bar (-) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &C. STATE OF WEATHER:-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; ?. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u, ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects

(

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Description of Wind.

Calm

Light Air

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze Moderate Breeze. Fresh Breeze Strong Breeze Moderate Gale. Fresh Gale Strong Gale

Whole Gale

8

9

10

11

Storm..

12

Hurricane..

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind

per Hour in Miles.

Figures to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Just sufficient to give steerage way.

With which the above Ship with all sail (I to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water..

0 to 2

3

10

11

15

3 to 4

5 to 6

"+

""

16

21

25

Royals, &c.

26

30

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

31

36

37 - 44

Triple Reefs, &c...

45

52

Close Reefs and Courses

53

60

Main Topsail and reefed Foresail

61 69

10

70

80

11

above 80

12

full and by In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c.

Under Storm Staysail ............. In which she could just bear close-reefed

Bare Poles......

1876.

523

524

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

NOTIFICATION.

    It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the open Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Emigration Officer, &c.

No. 211.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th November, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 65.

CHINA SEA.

YANGTZE RIVER.-SHANGHAI DISTRICT. Waterman Bank Lower Buoy.

J. GARDINER Austin, Colonial Secretary.

   Notice is hereby given that a new Black Nun Buoy, 6 feet in diameter and surmounted by a spherical cage, has been moored in 26 feet at low water spring tides, to mark the south-eastern extremity of the Waterman Bank, with:

Langshan Pagoda .... bearing N. 640 E. magnetic. Langshan Lightvessel... North Bank Buoy

""

N. 42° W. S. 110 E.

""

""

"

   In order to obtain the deepest water in going up the river, the North Bank buoy, on the starboard side of channel, should be rounded at a distance of 50 yards, then a straight course should be steered so as to pass 100 yards from the new buoy on the port side of channel, and this course should be continued till 200 yards beyond the buoy, when the lightvessel should be...

steered for.

   As the banks near the Langshan Crossing are liable to sudden changes, this part of the river should be navigated with caution and the lead kept going.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

DAVID M. HENDERSON, Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 11th November, 1876.

No. 212.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners containing Directions for Kurrachee Harbour, received from the Government of Bombay, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th November, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

DIRECTIONS FOR KURRACHEE HARBOUR.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Latitude of Light-House on Manora Point

Longitude..

24° 47′ 21′′ N.

66° 58′ 15′′ E.

The Light is a fixed one, 120 feet above the sea-level, visible in

clear weather

16 Miles.

In hazy weather, prevalent during the South-West Monsoon,

about..

7 Miles.

Present Light very inferior. A Dioptric Light of the 2nd Order

sanctioned, and will shortly be exhibited.

*(The new Light will be 150 feet above the sea-level, and visible

in clear weather

* Notice will be given when the new Light will be exhibited.

20 Miles).

524

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

NOTIFICATION.

    It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the open Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N.,

Emigration Officer, &c.

No. 211.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th November, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

No. 65.

CHINA SEA.

YANGTZE RIVER.-SHANGHAI DISTRICT. Waterman Bank Lower Buoy.

J. GARDINER Austin, Colonial Secretary.

   Notice is hereby given that a new Black Nun Buoy, 6 feet in diameter and surmounted by a spherical cage, has been moored in 26 feet at low water spring tides, to mark the south-eastern extremity of the Waterman Bank, with:

Langshan Pagoda .... bearing N. 640 E. magnetic. Langshan Lightvessel... North Bank Buoy

""

N. 42° W. S. 110 E.

""

""

"

   In order to obtain the deepest water in going up the river, the North Bank buoy, on the starboard side of channel, should be rounded at a distance of 50 yards, then a straight course should be steered so as to pass 100 yards from the new buoy on the port side of channel, and this course should be continued till 200 yards beyond the buoy, when the lightvessel should be...

steered for.

   As the banks near the Langshan Crossing are liable to sudden changes, this part of the river should be navigated with caution and the lead kept going.

By order of the Inspector General of Customs,

DAVID M. HENDERSON, Engineer-in-Chief.

IMPERIAL MARITIME CUSTOMS, ENGINEER'S OFFICE, SHANGHAI, 11th November, 1876.

No. 212.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Notice to Mariners containing Directions for Kurrachee Harbour, received from the Government of Bombay, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 25th November, 1876.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

DIRECTIONS FOR KURRACHEE HARBOUR.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Latitude of Light-House on Manora Point

Longitude..

24° 47′ 21′′ N.

66° 58′ 15′′ E.

The Light is a fixed one, 120 feet above the sea-level, visible in

clear weather

16 Miles.

In hazy weather, prevalent during the South-West Monsoon,

about..

7 Miles.

Present Light very inferior. A Dioptric Light of the 2nd Order

sanctioned, and will shortly be exhibited.

*(The new Light will be 150 feet above the sea-level, and visible

in clear weather

* Notice will be given when the new Light will be exhibited.

20 Miles).

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

High Water, full and change..

TIDES.

H. M. 10 30

525

Average rise and fall-Spring tides

Do.

Do. -Neap tides

Ft. In.

9 6

3 to 4 feet.

DEPTH OF WATER IN ENTRANCE CHANNEL AT HIGH WATER. Spring tides.. Neap tides

29 feet. 24 to 25 feet.

BRAUGHT OF VESSELS ENTERING OR LEAVING PORT.

Vessels with a draught not exceeding 22 feet can now enter and leave the Port without difficulty or delay during all seasons of the year.

      During the fair season, from October to 15th May, Vessels with a draught not exceeding 24 feet can enter and leave the Harbour.

Fixed Moorings are placed for Vessels of the largest class.

TIME OF TIDE FOR ENTERING PORT.

Sailing Vessels should enter Port on the ebb-tide.

Steamers can enter either flood or ebb at the Pilot's discretion.

Masters of Ships should not on any account attempt to enter the Harbour without a Pilot.

HARBOUR IMPROVEMENTS.

      Among the extensive works executed, a Breakwater has been built, running out from Manora Point in a S. by E. direction, to a distance of 1,500 feet into 5 fathoms of water, this affords complete shelter to the entrance channel during the South-West Monsoon; also a channel has been opened through the Bar with a depth of 20 feet at low water spring-tides, 500 feet in breadth; the entrance is marked by Buoys, one in each side of the channel.

NOTE. A Mail Steamer arriving off the Port at night should burn two blue-lights in quick succession; during the fair season a Pilot will at once board, but during the Monsoon she must keep off the Port until daylight. A Red Light is exhibited at the extreme end of the Breakwater during the fair season only.

APPROACHING THE PORT. COAST OF SIND.

INDUS BANKS.

       The coast of Sind should be approached with great caution, too much attention cannot be paid to the lead, more especially in passing the banks of the Indus, which are extending considerably to seaward.

      By night, a Vessel should give the banks a berth of 15 to 20 miles, and if after passing the "Swatch," she does not get less than 18 to 20 fathoms, she may haul to the Northward, not coming into less than 15 fathoms until the Kurrachee Light

is seen.

      By day, the breakers on the edge of the banks are a good guide, unless the water is quite smooth; but it is hardly possible for a Vessel to run ashore by day'on account of the marked discoloration of the water, which extends some distance

outside the banks.

The Tides during the springs are strong, the flood sets to the S. E., and the ebb to the N. W.

From February to end of Monsoon a strong South-Easterly current may be expected, running at a rate of from 15 to 45 miles a day.

      During the South-West Monsoon, Vessels should make Ras Maury (Cape Monze), which is 18 miles W. N. from Manora Light-House, and leep to windward of the Port, if the weather is thick, or if the tide does not suit for entering the Harbour. Allowance must also be made for a strong set to the South-East, which prevails more or less during the South-

West Monsoon.

Do not bring Manora Point to the Southward of E. by N., or go under 15 fathoms near Cape Monze.

       Masters of Ships should endeavour to make the Port at daylight, and can with safety approach into 8 fathoms to about 2 miles distance from the Light-House, keeping is on any bearing from N. E. to N. N. E., and heave to for a Pilot.

ANCHORAGE IN THE ROADS.

From June to the middle of September, Ships should not on any account anchor, but stand off and on, keeping the Light- House bearing from N. N. E. to N. E.,-1 to 2 miles distance-until boarded by a Pilot, or directed by signal.

September to end of March.

Anchorage-Light-House N. by E. to N. N.E., distance 1 mile 7 fathoms.

April and May.

Anchorage-Light-House N. N. E. to N. E., distance half a mile, 8 fathoms.

Master Attendant's Office,

Kurrachee,

1st September 1876.

GEORGE C. PARKER, Lieutenant, I. N.,

Master Attendant, Kurrachee.

NOTE. Since 1851, the Ships "Admiral Boxer,'

99.66

                            Alicia," and "John Starr" have been totally lost on or near the banks of the Indus, and the Ships "Thomas Campbell," "Augusta," "Diadem," and the Steamer "Pioneer" have grounded on them, but eventually floated off.

Two large Troop Ships have also in the same period touched on them.

All these casualties were principally owing to not making allowance for a strong set to S. E., and not using the lead.

526

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 25TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

NOTICE.

Special Session of the Supreme Court in its

A Jurisdiction, on

Thursday, the Thirtieth day of November, 1876, at Eleven o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

UNTs Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and

Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

Uus Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

ORIGINAL JURISDICTION.

Foreign Attachment.

Suit No. 28.

Plaintiffs,-THE CHARTERED BANK OF IN- DIA, AUSTRALIA & CHINA.

Defendants,-Ho PooN and SIT MOONG LUEN, trading together in Copartnership under the style or firm name of "SHANG YUEN."

N

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 50.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 2ND DECEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 213.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given, that His Excellency the Governor in Council, under and in pursuance of Ordinance No. 14 of 1862, entitled: "An Ordinance for Granting Patents for Inventions within this Colony," has granted the following Letters Patent, that is to say:—

TO WILLIAM MACGREGOR SMITH, of Victoria, Hongkong, as Assignee of JAMES DUNCAN, of Mincing Lane, in the City of London, the exclusive right of using in the said Colony an Invention for the Improvement and Purification of Sugar and Saccharine Matter and the Apparatus employed therein,” for the residue of the term of 14 years from the 28th day of May, 1874.

"6

      TO CLARENCE EDWARD COLLINGS, of Victoria, Hongkong, as Assignee of OTTO EUGEN LOHNSTEIN, of the firm of GUSTAVE SPIESS & Co., of Mincing Lane, in the City of London, the exclusive right of using in the said Colony an Invention for "Improvements in double or folding Doors, French and si- "milar Casements, and in Apparatus for securing them against high winds, burglars and other contin- "gencies," for the residue of the term of 14 years from the 26th day of October, 1875.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 214.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

      Under 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 11 o'clock in the forenoon of Tuesday, the 2nd day of January next, and thereafter on the First Tuesday of every month, for the purpose of considering applications for granting or transferring Spirit Licences during the year 1877.

      Such applications must be lodged at the Police Magistrates' Office, at least ten days before each of the Sessions now notified.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 215.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at British Kowloon, on Monday, the 11th day of December, 1876, at 2 P.M., are published for general

information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st December, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG

Government Gazette.

Published by Authority.

No. 50.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 2ND DECEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

No. 213.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Notice is hereby given, that His Excellency the Governor in Council, under and in pursuance of Ordinance No. 14 of 1862, entitled: "An Ordinance for Granting Patents for Inventions within this Colony," has granted the following Letters Patent, that is to say:—

TO WILLIAM MACGREGOR SMITH, of Victoria, Hongkong, as Assignee of JAMES DUNCAN, of Mincing Lane, in the City of London, the exclusive right of using in the said Colony an Invention for the Improvement and Purification of Sugar and Saccharine Matter and the Apparatus employed therein,” for the residue of the term of 14 years from the 28th day of May, 1874.

"6

      TO CLARENCE EDWARD COLLINGS, of Victoria, Hongkong, as Assignee of OTTO EUGEN LOHNSTEIN, of the firm of GUSTAVE SPIESS & Co., of Mincing Lane, in the City of London, the exclusive right of using in the said Colony an Invention for "Improvements in double or folding Doors, French and si- "milar Casements, and in Apparatus for securing them against high winds, burglars and other contin- "gencies," for the residue of the term of 14 years from the 26th day of October, 1875.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 27th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

No. 214.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

      Under 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 11 o'clock in the forenoon of Tuesday, the 2nd day of January next, and thereafter on the First Tuesday of every month, for the purpose of considering applications for granting or transferring Spirit Licences during the year 1877.

      Such applications must be lodged at the Police Magistrates' Office, at least ten days before each of the Sessions now notified.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

No. 215.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at British Kowloon, on Monday, the 11th day of December, 1876, at 2 P.M., are published for general

information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st December, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

528 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2nd DECEMBER, 1876.

Purticulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 11th day of December, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Twenty Lots of Crown Land, in the Village of Yau-ma-tee, in the Dependency of British Kowloon, for a term of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

No.

of

Registry No.

Sale.

Boundary Measurements.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual Upset

Rent.

Price.

N.

S.

E.

W.

Square ft.

feet. feet. feet.

feet.

$

Kowloon Inland Lot.

1

40

Yau-ma-tee,

100.0 100.0 | 112.0

99.0

10,550

24.23 100.00

2

41

Do.,

100.0 100.0 | 110.0

92.0

10,100

23.18

100.00

3

42

Do.,

100.0 100.0 105.0 105.0

10,500

24.10

100.00

4

43

Do.,

100.0 100.0 105.0 105.0

10,500

24.10

100.00

5

44

Do.,

100.0 100.0

81.6 81.6

8,150

18.71

100.00

6

45

Do.,

100.0 100.0 81.6 81.6

8,150

18.71 100.00

46

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

8

47

Do.,

9

48

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95 100.00

10,000

22.95

100.00

10

49

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95 100.00

11

50

Do.,

12

51

Do.,

13

56

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000 100.0 100.0 96.6

10,000

22.95

100.00

22.95 100.00

96.6

9,312

21.37

100.00

14

57

Do.,

15

58

Do.,

100.0 100.0 96.6 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

96.6

9,312

21.87

100.00

10,000

22.95 100.00

16

59

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

17

60

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

18

61

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

19

62

Do.,

20

63

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 1000 10,000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000

22.95

100.00

22.95

100.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise between two or more bidders the Lot in dispute shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury a deposit of one half of the amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down, and within one Calendar Month from the day of sale, at the aforesaid Treasury, pay the remaining half of the said premium.

   4. The Purchaser of each Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Peace or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 75 Years, to be computed from the 25th day of December, 1876, at such Annual Rental payable half yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot herein before contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Marine and Inland Lots respectively in the Colcey of Hongkong, and also to the Special Conditions hereinafter contained and specified.

5. The Purchaser of each Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

6. The Purchaser of each Lot shall reclaim and raise the level of the present ground line of the whole area of his Lot, and also that of half the width of the streets adjoining or abutting into the said Lot, to a height of about two feet above the level of High Water mark, Spring Tides, or to such other level, or levels, as shall be given him from time to time by the Surveyor General. The Earth for this purpose to be obtained from such place or places in the immediate neighbourhood as shall be pointed out to the Purchaser by the Surveyor General. The whole of the work referred to herein, to be carried out, executed, and completed by the respective purchasers of each Lot, on or before the 1st day of May, 1877.

7. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, or with the Special Conditions hereinafter contained, or fail to complete the whole of the work or works referred to herein, in the time specified, or neglect or fail to carry out and execute the work according to the instructions, and to the satisfaction of the Surveyor General, his Premium or any portion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner as to Her Majesty shall seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

8. Possession of Lots Nos. 50, 51, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, and 63, shall be given to the respective Purchasers and deemed to have been taken by them on the day of sale, and possession of Lots 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, and 49, shall be given to the respective Purchasers, and deemed to have been taken by them, on the First day of January, 1877.

NGKON

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 2ND DECEMBER, 1876.

529

MEMORANDUM OF-AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Registry Number.

and

Number of Sale Lot.

Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

NOTE.-A Copy of the sale plan and of these Conditions of Sale is deposited at the Yau-ma-tee Police Station, and at the Surveyor General's Office in Victoria, for the inspection of intending Purchasers.

No. 207.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at Belcher's Bay, in the City of Victoria, Hongkong, on Tuesday, the 5th day of December, 1876, at 3 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 18th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Particulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Tuesday, the 5th day of December, 1876, by Order-of His Excellency the Governor, of Fourteen Lots of Crown Land in the City of Victoria, Hongkong, for a Term of 999 Years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

Boundary Measurements.

No.

of

Registry

LOCALITY.

No.

Sale.

feet.

feet. feet.

Marine Lots

18+ ON

243

2

244

Belcher's Bay,.

Do.,

245

Do.,

246

Do.,

247

Do.,

248

Do.,

249

Do.,

feet.

80.0 102.8200.0 200.0 80.0 102.8 200.0|200.0 80.0 102.8 200.0 200.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 |200.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 |200.0 100.0 100.0 200,0 | 200.0 100.0 100.0 200.0 |200.0

18,266 100.62 200.00 18,266 100.62 200.00 18,266 100.62 200.00 20,000

Contents in

N.

S.

E.

W.

Square ft.

Annual Upset Rent. Price.

$

110.16 200.00

20,000

110.16 200.00

20,000

110.16 200.00

20,000

110.16 200.00

Inland Lots

8

836

Do.,

9

837

Do.,

10

838

Do.,

11

839

Do.,

100.0

108.8131.4200.0 200.0 108.8 131.4 : 200.0 |200.0 108.8 131.4200.0 |200.0 100.0,200.0

24,000

88.15

200.00

24,000

88.15

200.00

24,000

88.15 200.00

200.0

20,000

73.46 200.00

12

840

Do.,

100.0 100.0 |200,0 |200.0

20,000

73.46 200.00

13

841

Do.,

14

842

Do.,

100.0 100.0 | 200.0 |200.0 100.0 100.0 | 200.0 |200.0 20,000

20,000

73.46 200.00

73.46 200.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

     1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise between two or more bidders the Lot in dispute shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

     3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury a deposit of one half of the amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down, and within one Calendar Month from the day of sale, at the aforesaid Treasury, pay the remaining half of the said premium..

      4. The Purchaser of each Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Piece or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 999 Years, to be computed from the 24th day of June, 1876, at such Annual Rental payable half-yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot herein before contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Marine and Inland Lots respectively in the Colony of Hongkong, and also to the Special Conditions hereinafter contained and specified.

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

:

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

THE HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE,

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

DATE.

HOUR.

BARO-

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THER. METER

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

THERMOMETER.

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WEA- BARO- THER. METER

Attd. Max. Min.] Dry. | Wet. Direct. Force.

Atta. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER,

THERMOMETER.

0 TO 12. WEA-

In inches

THER.

during previous

Attd. Max. M?n. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

24 hours.

Saturday,

9

25th

30.24 67.0 Noon 30.19 69.0 70.0 64.5 68,0 62.0

66.0 62.0

b.c.

b.m.

Nov.,

CO

30.14 70.5

69.0 63.0

b.c.

Sunday,

26th

9

30.23 | 65.5]

:

:

:

:

64.0 60.0

b.

30.20 69.0

:

:

:

:

30.22 70.0 69.0 63.0 NE 30.22 | 70 0 72.0 65.0 71.0 64.0] Calm 30.15 72.0

1

b.c.

30.17 70.0

..

66.5 61.0 NE

3

b.c.

61.0 57.0 NNE:

2

b.c.m. 28.40 | 58.5

58.5 56.5 E

3

b.m.

:

..

0

b.

30.16 | 70.0 69.0 64.0 68.0 61.0 NE

:??

3

b.m.

:

72.5 65.0 SW

1

b.

30.11 70.5

:

69,5 63.0 ENE

2

b.

30.16 71.0

?

:

:

68.0 62.0 E

2

b.m.

:

:

:

65.5 58.0 65.5 59.0 Calm

0

b.c.m. 28.38 63.0 63,0 56.0 63.0 59,0 E

1

b.m.

0.00

:

68.0 60,5 NW

1

b.c.m. 28.39 | 65.0|

63.0 57.5 NW

1

b.m.

67.0 61.0 NE

5

b.m.

Nov.,

Noon 30.17 | 68.0 67.0 51.0 67,0 62.0 30.14 69.0

b.

Monday,

27th

Nov.,

3

Tuesday,

28th

Nov.,

9

3

9

30.24 67.0

Noon 30.19 67.5 70.0 64,0 66.0 60.5 30.12 67.5

30.19 69.0

Noon 30.14 | 73.0 74.5 64.5 72.0 64,5

3 30.07 74.0

:

:

68.0 63.0

b.c.

:

:

30.20 70.0 72.0 63.0] 70.0 (2.0 ENE 30.15 69.0

2

b.

30.15 70.5 69.0 62.5 67.5 60.0 NE

4

b.m.

61.0 56.0 NNE

68.5 51.0 63.0] 55.5| NE

2

b.m.

28.38 61.0

61.0 57.0 E

4

b.c.m.

Co

b.m.

28.36 64.0 63,0 55,0| 64.0 57.0 E

4

b.m.

0.00

72.0 63.0 ENE

2 b.

30.1171.0

68.0 58.5 NE

4

b.m.

:

:

62.5 54.5 NNE

2

b.m.

28.32 | 67.0

68.0 58.5 E

3

b.m.

::

66.0 62.0

b.

30.19 70.0

66.0 61.0

:

68.0) 63,0|

9

30.18 75.0|

Wednesday,

29th

Noon 30.14 | 73.0 75.5 68.0 72.0 66.0|

:

:

::

73.0 65.0

69.0 64.0

True wind cannot be registered.

Do.

b.

b.

30.14 70.0

::

70.0 61.0 ENE

2

b.

30.16 70.0|

30.19 70.0 74.0 65.0 70,0 63.0 ENE

4

b.

71.0 64.0 ENE

4

b.

30.09 70.0

::

30.15 | 70.5 68.5| 64.5 66.5 60.5 NE

::

66.0 60.0 NE

6

b.m.

6

b.c.

66.5 60.5] NE

6

b.m.

:

:

?? ;

:

61.5 55.0 NE

4

b.c.m.| 28.37 | 60,0]

60.0? 55,0| E

6

co

b.c.m.

63.0 59.0] 62.0] 56.0] NNE

CO

3

b.c.m. 28.35 | 63.0 63.0 56.0 62.5 57.0 E

6

b.m.

0.00

:

61.0 56.0 NE

4

b.m.

28.31 73.0

:

63.0 58.0 E

5

10

b.m.

:

b.c.

30.16 72.0

72.0 66.0 Calm

0

b.

30.12 72.0

70.0 64.0 NE

3

b.c.

69.0 62.0 NNE

2 b.c.

28.38 68.0

..

66.0 60.0' E

2

b.m.

:

b.c.

b.c.

:

30.15 74.0 76.0 66,0| 76,0 68.0 ENE 30.10 74.0

1 b.c.

30.1172.5 72.0 64.0; 71.0 65.5 NE

1

b.c.

70.3 59.5 70.0 61.0 NE

3

b.c.

28.35 69.0 70.5 56.0 68.0 62.5 ESE

2

b.c.

0.00

77.0 69.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.04 72.5

:

..

70.5 65.0 E

2

b.c.

69.5 60.5 NNE

2

b.c.

28.34 73.0

:

b.c.

30.16 72.0

Nov.,

3

30.10 72.5

..

71.0 66.0

b.c.

b.c.

11

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9 30.2271.0

70.0 66.0

b.c.

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30th

Nov.,

Noon 30.19 72.5 75.5 69.0 71.5 66,5 3 30.14 71.0

b.c.

?:

:

38

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:

70.0 66.0 NE

5

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:

:

:

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2

b.c.

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:;

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:

75.0 68.0 ENE

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b.

30.05 74.0|

:

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71.0 66.0 NE

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:

:

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64.0 61.0 E

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1

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70.0 66.0 NE

6

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3

09

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6

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5

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b.c.

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STATE OF WEATHER:-b. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; f. foggy; g. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; g. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE:-A bar under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Figures

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the Force

of the

Description of Wind.

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11

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Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Calm

Light Air Light Breeze Gentle Breeze

Moderate Breeze. Fresh Breeze.

Strong Breeze

Moderate Gale.

Fresh Gale

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

Storm..

Hurricane.

Just sufficient to give steerage way With which the above Ship with all sail set and clean full would go in smooth

water..

1 to 2 knots

3 to 4

(5 to 6

Royals,

&c.

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails.

Triple Reefs, &c..

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just carry in chase, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail

Bare Poles.

0 to 2

3

10

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45 52

53 60

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VOL. XXII.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

No. 216.

The following Account, duly certified, of the Average Amount of BANK NOTES in Circulation in Hongkong, during the Month ending 30th November, 1876, is published for general information. By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 6th December, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

BANKS.

AVERAGE AMOUNT.

SPECIE IN RESERVE.

$

Oriental Bank Corporation,

230,280

100,000

Chartered Mercantile Bank of India, London and China,..

....

589,914

200,000

Chartered Bank of India, Australia and China,

475,465

175,000

Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation,

1,408,902

500,000

TOTAL.....

2,704,561

975,000

No. 217.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified that, in accordance with "The Rating Ordinance, 1875," His Excellency the Governor, by and with the advice of the Executive Council, has fixed the Police Rate for the Year 1877, at Seven-and-three-quarters per cent for Houses in the City of Victoria, and at Five per cent for Houses in British Kowloon and the outlying Villages of the Colony; and the Lighting Rate at One-and-a-half per cent, the Fire Brigade Rate at Three-quarters per cent, and the Water Rate at Two per cent per annum, for Houses in the City of Victoria.

     The Police, Lighting, Fire Brigade, and Water Rates will be payable Quarterly in advance at the Colonial Treasury, between the first and last Days of the first Month in each Quarter.

These several Rates shall be charged and chargeable on, and recoverable from, the Owners of the Tenements in respect of which the above Assessments have been made.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th December, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

538 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH DECEMBER, 1876.

No. 218.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Report of the Marine Court of Enquiry into the cause of a collision between the British steamer Leonor, Official No. 64,129, and the American brigantine Frances Lewy, is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 8th December, 1876.

FINDING.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

    The British Steam-ship Leonor, Official No. 64,129, MATTHEW YOUNG, Master, holding Certificate of Competency No. 32,637, left the White Dogs Anchorage, outside Foochow, in China, at about eight o'clock P.M. of the 19th November, bound to Tamsui, in Formosa. There was a fresh breeze at N. E. by E. with a moderate sea. The night was dark, but starlight. The Third Mate, HARRY THOMAS WAVELL, holding a Certificate of Competency as First Mate, obtained in Hongkong in July, 1872, was in charge of the deck from 8 P.M. to midnight. Mr. WAVELL had been in the Leonor about seven weeks, but was not on the Articles of Agreement of the ship when the collision occurred-in contravention of Section 157 of the "Merchant Shipping Act, 1854," and of Section V of Ordinance No. 6 of 1852. Mr. WAVELL was serving on probation, with a promise that, if he gave satisfaction, he would be regularly entered on the ship as part of the crew. Mr. WAVELL was entered on the Articles of the Leonor, on the 21st. November, on the ship's arrival at Tamsui, after the collision.

    The Leonor had a part of a general cargo, one European passenger, and eight or ten Chinese pas- sengers, in addition to her crew on board.

    The Master, after setting the course for Tamsui, retired to his cabin at about to 11 P.M., and laid down on his bed. The ship was then going about eight knots an hour.

    Soon after the Captain had retired, the Third Mate saw a bright white light being waved. He saw it for a few seconds at about 5 points on the port or weather bow. About four minutes later he saw a green light 5 points on the bow, in the same position in which the bright light had been seen. The Third Mate thought that the green light was 3 to 4 miles distant. He then left the bridge and called the Master, and, according to the latter's statement, the Third Mate reported that the light was on the port beam. The Master immediately came out of his cabin.and went to the port side of the quarter deck, and he also saw the green light, but bearing 3 to 4 points on the port bow. The Master did not use glasses, but he thought the light was farther off than it proved to be. The Master at once gave orders to put the helm hard to starboard, which was done, and, when the Master, who hurried forward, reached the bridge ladder, he gave orders to stop the engines, and go astern full speed, which was also done. A few seconds after the latter orders were given, the Leonor struck the American brigantine Frances Lewy on the starboard quarter just abaft the main rigging, and the vessel gradually sank. The boats of the Leonor were instantly lowered, and the Master, Second Mate, four Seamen and Chinese Carpenter of the Frances Lewy were rescued, and taken to the Leonor. Two boats were kept searching for about three hours, but no one else was picked up. The Captains of the Leonor and Frances Lewy consulted, and concluded that it would be of no use to remain longer; and the Leonor, at about 1.40 A.M., proceeded on her voyage to Tamsui, where she arrived at 10 A.M. of the 20th November. The Chief Mate and Steward (Europeans), with three Chinese and a Japanese of the Frances Lewy were missing.

    The Court is of opinion, that the Third Mate, Mr. HARRY THOMAS WAVELL, Officer of the watch of the Leonor, is guilty of great negligence in leaving the bridge, and in not adopting the proper means to avoid the collision, when first he saw the Frances Lewy's light. The Court directs that Mr. WAVELL'S Certificate of Competency (No. 441 Hongkong) be suspended for 12 months from this date.

    The Court is also of opinion, that the Master, MATTHEW YOUNG (No. of Certificate of Competency 32,637), although not called until a collision was unavoidable, did not evince that readiness to meet the emergency, which he should have shown, but the Court sees no reason for suspending Captain YOUNG'S Certificate.

After the collision, the Master and Officers of the Leonor did all in their power to rescue the Officers and crew of the sunken vessel.

Given under our hands at Hongkong, this 4th day of December, 1876.

C. MAY,

First Police Magistrate.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Harbour Master, &c.

EDWARD TOBIN,

R. H. CAIRNS,

H. E. SMITH,

Un-official Justice of the Peace. Government Marine Surveyor.

Commanding P. & O. S. N. Co.'s

Ship "Bombay."

Confirmed,

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 219.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH DECEMBER, 1876. 539

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     With reference to Government Notification No. 215 of the 1st of December, 1876, it is hereby notified that the Six allotments numbered respectively 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, and 45 will not be included in the list of Inland Lots to be sold by Public Auction at the Village of Yau-ma Ti, on Monday, the 11th instant, their disposal being for a short time postponed at the request of the inhabitants of that Village.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th December, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

NOTICE.

Application for Passage Brokers' Licences for the Year 1877, under Ordinance No. 5 of 1874, will be received at this Office, from this date up to the 31st instant.

    Applicants are requested to state the names and addresses of the Parties they offer as Sureties under Section VI of the Ordinance aforesaid.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 6th December, 1876.

No. 215.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at British Kowloon, on Monday, the 11th day of December, 1876, at 2 P.M., are published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 1st December, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Purticulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 11th day of December, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Twenty Lots of Crown Land, in the Village of Yau-ma-tee, in the Dependency of British Kowloon, for a term of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

Boundary Measurements.

No.

of

Registry

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual Upset Rent. Price.

No.

N.

S.

E.

Sale.

feet.

Kowloon Inland Lot.

1

63

Yau-ma-tee,

?

2

62

Do.,

3

61

Do.,

60

Do.,

feet.

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000

w. Square ft.

feet. feet.

22.95

100.00

22.95

100.00

22.95

100.00

22.95

100.00

59

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

?

58

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

77

57

Do.,

100.0 100.0 96.6 96.6

9,312

21.37

100.00

8

56

Do.,

100.0 100.0 96.6 96.6

9,312

21.37

100.00

9

51

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

10

50

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

11

49

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

12

48

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000

22.95

100.00

13

47

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

14

46

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000

22.95

100.00

·

? ? ?

855285

15

45

Do.,

16

44

Do.,

17

43

Do.,

18

42

Do.,

?

19

41

Do.,

20

40

Do.,

100.0 100.0 81.6 81.6 100.0 100.0 81.6 81.6 100.0 100.0 105.0 105.0 10,500 100.0 100.0 105.0 105.0 | 10,500 ?100.0 100.0 110.0 92.0 10,100

100.0 100.0 112.0

8,150

18.71

100.00

8,150 18.71

100.00

24.10

100.00

24.10 23.18 100.00 99.0 10,550 24.23 100.00

100.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

    1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise between two or more bidders the Lot in dispute shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH DECEMBER, 1876.

No. 220.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

The following Table of Meteorological Observations, taken at the Government Lock Hospital during the Month of November, 1876, is published for gene- ral information.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th December, 1876.

By Command,

METEOROLOGICAL OBSERVATIONS

TAKEN AT THE GOVERNMENT LOCK HOSPITAL, VICTORIA, HONGKONG, FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER, 1876. 137 feet above mean low level of Spring Tides.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

543

THERMOMETERS (Fahrenheit.)

HYGROMETER.

WIND.

CLOUD.

RAIN IN

INCHES

DAY OF MONTH.

BAROMETER.

SELF REGISTERING

PAY OF WEEK.

ATTACHED IN SHADE.

IN THE SHADE.

MAX. MAX.

DIUR-

SUN,

Max, and Min. of the previous 24 hours, taken at Noon.

SUN,

MIN.

BULB

BULB Ex-

IN VACUO. POSED.

ON

NAL

RANGE,

GRASS. IN

MIN. DRY BULB IN WET BULBIN IN SOIL, SHADE. SHADE.

6

HUMIDITY

COMPLETE SATURATION

=100.

DEW POINT.

QUARTER.

INCHES

SHADE.

DEEP.

Temp.t

Noon.

1234 LO CO

Wednesday,

2 Thursday,

29.95

Friday,

Saturday,

Sunday,

Monday,

29.93

11

12 Sunday,

13

Monday,.

14 Tuesday,

7 Tuesday, Wednesday,

Thursday,

10? Friday,

Saturday,

30.00

15

Wednesday,

16 Thursday, 17 Friday,

18 Saturday,

19? Sunday, Monday,

20

21 Tuesday,

22

Wednesday,

23 Thursday,

24 Friday,

25 Saturday,

90.

26 Sunday,

27 Monday,

28 Tuesday,

29 Wednesday,

30 Thursday,

9 A.M. 3 P.M. 9 A.M. 3 P.M. Min. Max. 29.98 29.87 73.0 74.0 66.0 85.0 78.0 153. 113. 53.0 19.0 60.0 72.0 75.0 76.0 66.0 67.0 58. 59. 29.86 74.0 75.0 60.0 84.0 77.0 153. 117. 55.0 24.0 62.0 73.0 75.0 76.0 69.0 69.0 70. 67.

29.85 74.0 76.0 69.0 84.0 77.0 132. 95. 57.0 15.0 38.0 73.0 75.0 77.0 69.0 71.0 70. 71.

30.00 29.90 75.0 76.0 69.0 84.0 77.0 142. 97. 59.0 15.0 38.0 70.0 76.0 77.0 69.0 67.0 67.

30.03 29.90 70.0 69.0 64.0 83.0 69.0 133. 96. 44.0 19.0 52.0 68.0 75.0 70.0 68.0 63.0 66.

30.04 30.00 64.0 68.0 58.0 80.0 71.0 131. 92. 47.0 22.0 45.0 68.0 65.0 69.0 57.0 61.0 59. 30.06 30.00 65.0 69.0 57.0 80.0 70.0 131. 91. 46.0 23.0 45.0 67.0 67.0 69.0 58.0 58.0 56. 30.08 30.00 67.0 71.0 61.0 80.0 74.0 135. 95. 52.0 19.0 43.0 69.0 68.0 72.0 59.0 63.0 56.

30.08 29.97 65.0 70.0 60.0 80.0 70.0 131. 96. 47.0 20.0 49.0 68.0 66.0 70.0 57.0 59.0 56. 30.03 29.87 67.0 70.0 61.0 80.0 70.0 132. 93. 49.0 19.0 44.0 62.0 69.0 72.0 57.0 61.0 47. 29.86 70.0 73.0 62.0 80.0 70.0 136. 97. 45.0 18.0 52.0 70.0 72.0 75.0 64.0 66.0 61. 30.00 29.85 72.0 74.0 66.0 80.0 77.0 136. 97. 57.0 14.0 40.0 77.0 73.0 75.0 68.0 67.0 74. 30.05 29.95 73.0 74.0 69.0 80.0 74.0 123. 90. 61.0 11.0 29.0 69.0 73.0 75.0 68.0 67.0 74. 62. 29.98 29.87 72.0 73.0 68.0 80.0 73.0 113. *85. 60.0 12.0 25.0 69.0 72.0 74.0 68.0 69.0 79. 74. 30.00 29.88 72.0 74.0 67.0 80.0 74.0 125. 87. 60.0 13.0 27.0 74.0 72.0 69.0

74.0 70.0 84. 79.

29.93 29.86 74.0 80.0 69.0 80.0 76.0 127. 90. 63.0 11.0 27.0 75.0 75.0 82.0 72.0 75.0 84. 29.93 29.85 76.0 72.0 71.0 85.0 81.0 141. 112. 60.0 14.0 52.0 75.0 77.0 73.0 73.0 69.0 79.

30.05 30.03 61.0 62.0 56.0 783.0 62.0 108. 92. 49.0 17.0 43.0 68.0 60.0 62.0 57.0 58.0 82. 30.12 30.08 60.0 61.0 56.0 73.0 59.0 92. 78. 46.0 17.0 32.0 64.0 60.0 61.0 56.0 57.0 76. 30.10 30.04 61.0 64.0 54.0 78.0 63.0 90. 75. 47.0 19.0 28.0 63.0 61.0 65.0 58.0 62.0 82. 83. 55.4 59.5

30.10 30.04 68.0 67.0 60.0 74.0 67.0 85. 73. 53.0 14.0 20.0 60.0 68.0 67.0 64.0 64.0 78. 83. 60.8 61.6

30.12 30.02 66.0 70.0 63.0 74.0 70.0 103. 85, 53.0 11.0 32.0 67.0 66.0 70.0 63.0 65.0 83. 73. 60.6 61.1 30.10 30.00 68.0 71.0 63.0 73.0 70.0 105. 85. 54.0 10.0 31.0 68.0 68.0 72.0 62.0 63.0 68. 57. 57.3 56.2 30.08 30.02 65.0 67,0 60.0 73.0 67.0 126. 90. 48.0 13.0 42.0 65.0 66.0 67.0 61.0 61.0 73. 68. 57.0 56.2

30.08 30.00 67.0 71.0 62.0 73.0 71.0 125. 51.0 11.0 39.0 66.0 67.0 73.0 62.0 65.0 73. 62. 58.0

30.08 30.00 €6.0 €9.0 60.0 74.0 71.0 128. 93. 50.0 14.0 43.0 65.0 67.0 70.0 62.0 62.0 73. 61. 58.0

30.08 29.93 67.0 70.0 62.0 74:0 70.0 126. 85. 52.0 12.0 33.0 66.0 68.0 76.0 61.0 64.0 64. 30.02 29.90 69.0 76.0 62.0 79.0 76.0 133. 95. 50.0 17.0 45.0 66.0 71.0 77.0 65.0 68.0 69. 30.04 29.95 73.0 77.0 66.0 79.0 77.0 135. 96. 56.0 13.0 40.0 69.0 74.0 77.0 67.0 74.0 66.

30.08 29.98 71.0 71.0 66.0 79.0 72.0 132. 94. 56.0 13.0 38.0 70.0 72.0 71.0 66.0 67.0 69.

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.

DURING

THE

PREVI-

ous 24

HOURS.

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

0-10.

56.

65.

59.5 60.6 64.7 64.0

64.7 66.8

64.0 €0.0 63.0 57.6

N.N.E.

N.E.

E.

E.N.E. E.N.E.

N.N.E.

E.

E.

60.

50.4

54.8

N.

50.

50.8 49.4

N.N.W. N.N.E.

E.N.E. E.N.E.

N.

57.

51.9 56.2

E.N.E. W.N.W.

50.

49.7 50.5

N.N.E. N.N.E.

57.

47.6 52.7

N.E.

F.N.E.

58.

58.0 59.5

N.E. 62. 64.3 61.2 N.E.

E.N.E.-

N.E.

65.0

66.7

64.3 61.2 E. 65.3 E.N.E. E.N.E.

67.1

E.

E.

78.

69.8 70.3

N.E.

79.

70.2

66.0

W.

77.

54.4

54.6

N.E.

77.

52.5 53.5

N.

N.E.

N.E.

ZZZZZZZZZ

E.N.E.

0.01

E.N.E.

W.

N.

0.03

N.

0.12

N.E.

0.53

10

IIIQOTO∞ a aa aa aag

N.E.

9

N.

N.

0.06

10

N.N.E.

N.N.E.

N.N.E.

E.N.E.

59.1

N.E.

N.W.

58.5

N.E.

E.N.E.

69.

55.5 59.4

N.E.

N.E.

59. 60.4 61.7

N.E.

E.N.E.

1

...

84. 61.9 78. 61.5 64.0

71.9

N.E.

E.

1

N.E.

E.

0.15

10

...

...

...

...

...

Mean

30.03 29.94 68.8 71.1 62.9 75.8 71.7

125. 92. 52.6 15.6

Summary of Nov.,

1875:-Mean Shade Temp.,

.71.0

Total Rain fall,

39.4 68.7 69.7 71.9 63.8 65.7 73. 0.52 inches. Rain fell on 3 days.

66.

59.2

59.9

...

0.90

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PH. B. C. AYRES, Colonial Surgeon.

1870:-

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1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

544

THE

HONGKONG GOVERNMENT

GAZETTE,

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

HOUR.

DATE.

BA0-

METER

WINDS

? TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

WINDS

0 TO 12.

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO- HER. METER

WI: DS

0 TO 12.

WINDS

WINDS

RAIN FALL.

THERMOMETER.

WEA BARO-

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO-

THERMOMETER.

0 TO 12. WEA-

THER. METER

THER. METER|

In inches

THER. during previous

Saturday, 9

2nd

Noon

Dec.,

3

:

30.10 68.0 30.05 67.0 69.0 65.0 66.0 65,0)|

29.99 67.0

67.0 64.0

O.C.

:;

o.c r.

66.0 65.01

o.c.r.

30.08 72.0 69.0 60.5 70.0 66.0 ENE 30.06 71.0

60 :

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

30.07 70.0

Attd. Max. Min Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

24 hours.

69.0 65.0 ENE

5

o.r.

30.02 | 69.0

:

66.0 65.0 NE

7

o.m.

60.0 60.0 N?

:

7

q.u.d. 28.24 | 59.0|

59.0 59.0 E

7

r.f.

?

7

o.r.

68.0 66.0 ENE

4 0.1.

:

30.03 69.0 68.0 62.0 67.0 67.0 NE 29.96 69.0

7

o.d.

..

65.5 65.5 NE

7

o.r.

:

Sunday,

9

30.10 65.0

..

:

64.0 63.0

O.C. 30.06 69.0

64.0 62.0 N

2

:

o.r.

30.01 | 68.0]

..

:

64.0 64.0 NE

4

o.m.

: :

:

65.0 62.5 60.0 60.0 NE

7

q.u.f.

28.21 59.0 61,0 58.0 59.0 59.0 E

7

d.f.

1.22

61.5 61.0 E

6

q.u.f.

28.20 60.0

60.0 59.5 E

5 r.f.

3rd

Noon

30.06 66.0 68.0] 63.0 65.0 63.0

0.2.

30.08 68.0 69.0 62.5 66.0 64.0 N

3

o.r.

30.01 68.0 68.0 63.0 65.0 65.0 N

4

O.C.

:*

58.5 58.5 NE

4

o.f.p.

28.25 58.5

:

:

:

59.0 58.0 ENE

10

5 C.V.

61.5 58.5 59.0 61.5 N

4

o.f.p.

28.22 | 58.0 59.0 57.0 58.5 58.0 NE

?:

5 c.f.

0.75

Dec.,

3 30.00 64.0

63.0 63.0

:

:

O.C.

Monday,

4th

9

30.1260.0

Noon 30.11 63.0] 67.0 58.5 62.0 59.5

?:

65SS:

59.0 59.0

Dec.,

3

30.06 | 67.0]

Tuesday,

9

30.26 62.0

66.0 61.0

61.0 59.0

··

5th

Noon

30.24 65.5 67,5 57.5 64.0] 58.5

Dec.,

3

30.20 65.5

:

:

..

64.0 59.5

Wednesday,

9

30.33 63.0

6th

Noon

Dec.,

3

30.31 67.0 67.5 60.0 66.0 59.5|

30.27 67.0|

10:

62.0 57.0

True wind cannot be registered.

Do.

b.c.

b.c.

b.c.

::

b.c.

30.20 64.0]

b.c.

b.c.

::

::

30.0268.0

30.10 68.0

30 12 66.0 67,0 59.0 65,0 61.0] SE 30.09 69.0

65.0 63.0 N

4

:

o.r.

29.95 69.0

64.0 64.0 N

4

o.r.

:

:

58.5 58.5 N

3

f.r.

28.18 58.0

:

58.0 58.0 NE

?

r.f.

:

63.0 59.0 NNW

2

..

:

b.c.

30.05 69.0|

62.0 61.5 N

4

b.c.

:

52.5 52.0 N

2

o.f.v.

28.24 52.0!

53.0 52.5 N

4 c.f.

b.c.

30.06| 70.0 69.0| 59,0| 68.0 68.0 N

3

b.c.

60.0 52.0 56.5| 55.5| N

2

b.c.v.

69.0 63.0 NE

1

b.

30.02 70,0

..

70.0 65.0 N

3

b.c.

:

640 59.0 N

2

b.c.

30.17 68.5

:

30.21 64.0 70,0| 59.0] 68.0 61.0 ENE 30.18 66.0

70.0 64.0 ENE

2 b.c.

1

b.c.

30.16 68.5

::

:

63.5 58.0 N

4

b.c.

30.19 69.0 71.5) 57.0 65.0 58.0 NE

3

b.c.

64.5 58.0 NE

3

b.c.

b.c.

30.29 67.0

..

68.0 61.0 NNE

1 b.

30.26 | 68,5!

··

:

:

67.5 60.0 N

b.c.

30.29 68 0 71,0 62.0 69.0 61.0 SE

1

b.c.

30,27 | 70.5 70.0 60.0 68.0 39.0] NE

z Z

2

b.c.

:

4 b.c.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

60.0 55.0 N

2

b.c.v.

28.26 61.0

57.5 53.0 NE

2

b.c.

28.41 58.0

60.0 51.5 59.5 59.5 NL

2

28.26 | 58.0| 59.0 52.0 58.0 56.5 N

61.0 59.5 N

57.0 55.0 E

b.c.v. 28.41 58.0 56.0 53.0 57.0 55.0|| E|

??

2

b.c.

0.00

CO

:

3 b c.

GO

3

b.v.

CO

b.v.

0.60

:

59.0 54.0 NE

2

b.c.

28.36 58.0

58.0 54.0 E

3

b.v.

..

:

B:

61.0 53.5 NE

2 b.c.

66.0 61.0

b.c.

30.24 69.0

69.5 64.0 SE

2

b.c.

30.23 | 69.0|

66.0 59.0 NE

4

++

b.c.

Thursday,

co

30.36 | 65.0|

:

:

:

: |

64.0 60.0

b.c.

30.30 68.0

7th

Noon | 30.33 | 67,0| 69,0| 63.5| 66,0| 61,5|

b.c.

66.0 60.0 NE 30.30 69.0 70.0 64.0 68.0 62.0 ENE

2

g.

30.29 67.5

:

:

:

:

64.0 59.0 N

3

O.C.

:

:

:

63.0 55.0] 62.5| 55,0| NE

61.0 56.0 NE

3 b.c.

28.50 58.0 28.46 60.0 66.0 54.0 60.0 55.0 E

58.0 54.0 NE

2

b v.

2

b.c.

0.00

3

GO

b.c.

28.40 61.0

..

61.0 56.0 E

2

b.c.

.2

b.c.

30.29 68.5 69,5 61.0 65.5| 60,5| NE

4

b.c.

:

(

Dec.,

3

30.27 68.0|

:

67.0 61.0||

b.c.

30.27 69.0

:

70.0 65.0] ENE

1

b.c.

30.24 70.5

66.0 59.5 E

4

b.c.

::

59.5 58.5 ENE

2 o.m.

28.40 56.0

:

56.5 53.0 E

3

b.c.

63.5 56.5 63.0] 56.5 E

1

b.c.m. 28.48 60.5 62.0 55.0 60.5 58.0 E

3

b c.

61.5 62. E

1

Friday,

9 30.32 63.0

61.0 56.0

b.

8th

Noon 30.28 65.0 69.0 59.0 64.0 58.0|

b.

Dec.,

3

Co

30.24 | 66.0

:

:

65.0 59.0

b.

30.28 66.0 30.27 68.0 71.0 60.0 68.0 61.0 SW 30 23 68.01 68,0 62.0] SW

65.0 58.0 NE

1

b.

1

b.

1

b.c.

30.25 68.5 30.29 | 69.0 68.0 58.0 64.5 58.0 N 30.22 68.5 61.0 58.0 NE

:

64.5 58.0 N

3

b.c.

-:

:

:

b.c m. 28.44 65.0

60.0 59.0 N

1

b.c.

::

0.00

C

57.5 52.5 NE

1

b.m.

3

b.c.

65,0

..

52.5 65.0 51.0 NE

2

b.m.

3

b.c.

60.0 55.0 N

1

b c.

28.45 57.0 28.43 59.0 64.0 52.0 59.0 54.5 E 28.39 63.0 60.0 58.0 N

56.5 53.0 E

3

b.m.

: ?

3

b m.

0.00

2

b.c.

:

:

T

at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). STATE OF WEATHER:-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. drizzling rain; f. foggy; 9. gloomy; h. hail; l. lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; r. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects NOTE:-A bar (—) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Description of Wind.

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Kate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Wind.

Calm

Bare Poles...

Light Air

Light Breeze

Gentle Breeze

Fresh Breeze

Strong Breeze

Moderate Breeze-

9

11

012345678GOCR

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

Storm...

Hurricane..

Moderate Gale.... Fresh Gale

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth 3 to 4 water.. 5 to 6 11

In which she could just carry in chase, full and by

Single Reefs and T. G. Sails. Double Reefs and Jib, &c. Triple Reefs, &c..

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail ...

Just sufficient to give steerage way.

21

Royals, &c.

0 to 2

3 - 10

11 15

.16 20

21

25

26

30

31 36

37 44

45

52

8

53 60

61

69

70 - 80

11

above 80

012345ONBON

9TH DECEMBER,

1876.

F

Andrews, C. S. 1 Aflaque, Ma-

riana Arnoldi, G.

}

1

}

1

Hamilton,

Arthur, Alex. 1

2

Annie, Mrs. (

Antlao, Monsr. 1

Derode, Monsr. 1

Horne, Wolf

1

Peter

THE HONGKong goverNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH DECEMBER, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 8th December, 1876.

Letters. Papers.

Cear, M. Ware 1 regd. Clifford, The

Hon. L. Clarke, Brodie

Letters. l'apers.

Homer, John 1

Horsenberg, M. 1 regd. Hue, Dr. J. W. 1

Letters. Papers. Mackintosh, Jas. 1

1 Marks, Mr. Mazzocchi,

Pompeo McFarlane,

Letters. Papers

545

Lets. I'prs.

Taylor, William 1

Riccardi, Pietro 1 Remedios, A. J. 2 Rosa, Miss

1

Assam

Vigano,

Ritchie, Capt. 1

Ronald, R. B. 1

} 2

1

Ahao,

(Chinaman)

Davis, Q. A. 3

Hing, Tong

1

Denis, Thomas 1

Newman,

Alexandre, Otto 1

Johnston, Jr., J. 1

Maria, Mrs.

1

Andorfer, F. Athie, Mrs.

2

Erick James

1

James, J.,

1

Ebrington,

6

formerly of

1

Burlingame,

Dr. J. S. Bell, Mrs. A.

}

Viscount Enriquez, E.

the Barbary

Olsen, Emil

3

1 regd.

On Ye

1

Taylor

Orban, Monsr. 1

1

1

Bertone, Pietro 4

Fryer, Mr.

Biffi, F.

1

Francis, W. H.

King, W. C. 1

Berardi, Gaston 4

Brennen, W. H. 1

Green, Mr.

1

Kakaldy, J. Kohn, Mr.

1

1

Bullock, T. L. 4

Gilbert, C.

1

Benary, F. H. 1

1

Davies

Larsen, Soren 2

Blundlle, C. W. 1 Baker, E. D.

Gall, B.

1

London &

1

Gerosa, Charles 1

1

Provincial

Kenzie W.

    Colley, Edward 1 Capelle, J. T. 1 Clark, W. M.

Goldenstein, J. 1

Grinberg, J.

Gribble, Henry 1 Gallienne, John 1

Marine In-

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546 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 9TH DECEMBER, 1876.

No. 221.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFIC?TION.

The following Notices to Mariners are published for general information.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 9th December, 1876.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.-

(No. 16.)

EAST INDIA ARCHIPELAGO-SUMATRA. MALACCA STRAIT-NORTH ENTRANCE.

Rock Near West End of Pulo Brasse.

The following has been published by the Hydrographer to the British Admiralty:--

   Information has been received from Mr. Robert Thomson, Master of the steam ship Fleurs Custle, of the existence of a rock near the west end of Pulo Brasse.

   This rock (Fleurs Rock) lies about 14 miles from the west point of Pulo Brasse, and nearly in line with the two small rocks above water off the north point of Pulo Brasse; it is of small extent, and has a probable depth of 6 feet. The water in the vicinity of the rock is discoloured, and breaks when there is any wind.

Position (approximately), lat. 5° 44' N., long. 95° 7′ E. [All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 1° 40′ Easterly in 1872.]

By Direction of the Government of India,

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Comdr. (late I. N.),

Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT; CALCUTTA, the 13th October 1876.

   This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts: Bengal bay, Sheet 2, No. 70 b; Acheen head to Diamond point, No. 219; Acheen head to Tyingkokh bay, No. 2760; also, Supplement to China Sea Directory, Vol. I, Sailing Directions for Malacca Strait, page 10; and Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. 1, page 593.

If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

Government of India.

DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE, AGRICULTURE, AND COMMERCE.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 17.)

CEYLON-EAST COAST.

(1). Beacon on Two-Fathom Patch off Batticaloa Road.

   The Government of Ceylon has given Notice that a beacon, surmounted by a ball of lattice work, has recently been erected on the two-fathom patch situated N. E. 14 miles from the Signal-staff at the Port of Batticaloa.

BAY of BENGAL-WEST COAST.

(2). Exhibition of Light at Vizagapatam Suspended.

   The Madras Government has notified that, in consequence of the destruction of the lantern on Dolphin's nose at Vizaga- patam in a gale, the exhibition of the light is suspended.

By Direction of the Government of India,

A. DUNDAS TAYLOR, Comdr. (late I. N.),

Superintendent, Marine Survey of India.

MARINE SURVEY DEPARTMENT; CALCUTTA, 24th October 1876.

   (1). This Notice affects the following Admiralty Chart: Ceylon, East coast, Singane river to Pedro point, with plans of Vendeloos bay, Trincomalie, and Batticaloa road, No. 2031; also, Taylor's Sailing Directory, Vol. I, page 442.

(2). Bengal bay, No. 70 a; Coromandel coast, No. 71 a; and Indian ocean, No. 748 b; also Admiralty list of lights in South Africa, East Indies, &c., 1876.

If this Notice is received on board ship, the substance of it should be inserted on the Charts affected by it, and introduced into the Sailing Directions to which it relates.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

   Notice is hereby given that the Beacon recently erected on the two fathom patch off the port of Batticaloa on the east coast of Ceylon, bearing N. 44° 51′ E. from the Flagstaff near the bar, and distant 2,208 yards has been washed away.

ARTHUR N. BIRCH,

Col. Secy.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Colombo, 10th November, 1876.

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NOTICE.

HE next Criminal Sessions of the Supreme Court, will be held on Monday, the Eighteenth day of December, A.D., 1876, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order of the Court,

F. S. HUFFAM,

Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

U

Ir the Goods of BOON-WAH, a passenger from Cooktown, per S.8. Nor- manby, deceased.

LI-Ts?N, late of 44, West

Street, Doctor, deceased.

LEUNG-TS?N, late of 171, Winglok Street, Chandler, deceased.

is hereby given to the next of kin,

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in NOTId all other persons, to produce any

its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF hongkongG. "NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in

Units Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar,

Wills or Codicils of the above named parties, de ceased, that may be in their possession, before the Supreme Court, in its Probate Jurisdiction, on Wednesday, the Thirteenth day of December, A.D. 1876; 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.

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F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar,

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Government Gazette.

No. 52.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 9 or 1876.

THURSDAY, 16TH NOVEMBER, 1876.

PRESENT:

  His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B. The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN, C.M.G.). The Honourable the Acting Attorney General (JAMES RUSSELL).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (CHARLES MAY).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

The Honourable HENRY Lowcock.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Council meets this day at 2.30 P.M., by Special Summons.

The Minutes of the Meeting of the Legislative Council held on 21st September, 1876, are read and

confirmed.

The Supplementary Appropriation Bill for 1875 is read a second time, committed and passed, bearing

the Title of "An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legis- lative Council thereof, to authorize the Appropriation of a Supplementary Sum not exceeding Fifty-five thousand Dollars, to defray the Charges of the Year 1875,"-being "No. 6 of 1876."

The Appropriation Bill for 1877 is read a second time.

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary brings up the following Report of the Sub-Committee of the Legislative Council (to which the name of the Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK had, since the last Meeting of Council, been added) appointed to examine the Estimates for 1877.

"Your Committee have carefully considered the Estimates for the Year 1877, and have

but few remarks to make, as they are generally in close accord with those of 1876.

"Attention is drawn to the vote of $25,000 for the New Civil Hospital. It has been found that the necessity for the erection of a new building can be dispensed with by the conversion of the present Lock Hospital into a Civil Hospital.

"The difference in the cost of the two schemes is as follows:-

Erection of a New Building,..

Conversion of Lock Hospital,

Difference,....

$100,000

40,000

....

.$60,000

"The vote of $25,000 is for part payment of the latter scheme.

"Your Committee recommend the adoption of this scheme, which has been suggested by

the Surveyor General, if practicable on other grounds.

"It is strongly recommended, that a sum of $1,500 be added to the vote for Roads and Streets Contingencies, with a view to the prolongation of Kennedy Road, from its present terminus to the Wanchai Gap.

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"It is suggested that, as the work of erecting a new Central School is likely to be prolonged over one year, a portion only of the $50,000 required for the completion of the work, say $30,000, be voted for the ensuing year."

"J. GARDINER AUSTIN, C.M.G.

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(Signed,) )

"C. MAY.

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"P. RYRIE.

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"H. LowcoCK.

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"W. KESWICK."

 "I beg to append a note to the within Report to the effect that I think the estimate of the Fire Brigade expenses should be increased by a sum sufficient to cover the salary of a duly qualified Engineer to be constantly attending to the steam-engines. At nearly every fire that has taken place, either one or both of these engines have been ineffective for a portion of the time, and I attribute this to the fact of their not having an Engineer in constant attendance upon them.

 them. A thoroughly efficient Engineer can be engaged in England for about ?5 a week and quarters. A considerable portion of this expense would probably be saved in repairs, as small defects would be detected and remedied at once; as it is now, they are not likely to be detected until serious mischief to the engine or boilers has taken place."

"14th November; 1876."

The Council then goes into Committee on the Bill.

(Signed,)

"P. RYRIE."

The changes recommended in the Report of the Sub-Committee are agreed to.-

At the instance of the Colonial Secretary, a sum of $120 is struck off from the vote for the Colonial

Secretary's establishment.

Upon taking the vote for the Fire Brigade, it is moved by the Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE, and seconded by the Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK, that an additional sum of $1,000 be added to the vote with a view to obtaining the services of an engineer to be permanently in charge of the Fire Engines.

 Discussion follows, and finally the motion is carried, subject to any subsequent conclusion that may be arrived at, consequent upon an enquiry which His Excellency intimates that it is his intention to institute into the state of the Fire Brigade.

 The Bill is then committed without further alteration and is passed, bearing the Title of- "An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to apply a Sum not exceeding Eight hundred and Eight thousand Two hundred Dollars to the Public Service of the Year 1877,"-being "No. 7 of 1876."

His Excellency moves the second reading of the Companies Amendment Ordinance.

The Chief Justice opposes the motion.

Debates ensues.

Finally the Bill is withdrawn.

The following Bills are read a first time:-

 A Bill to consolidate and amend the Ordinances relating to Deportation, Conditional Pardons, the Branding and Punishment of certain Criminals, and the Ordinance No. 9 of 1857, entitled "An Amended Ordinance for better securing the Peace of the Colony."

A Bill to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Public Gambling.

A Bill to amend the Law relating to Piracy.

A Bill to amend the Law relating to the Postal Matters of the Colony.

His Excellency adjourns the Council until Monday, the 27th instant, at 2.30 P.M.

A. E. KENNEDY, Governor.

Read and confirmed, this 11th Day of December, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

'HONGKONG.

ANNO QUADRAGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 8 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to consolidate and amend the Ordinances relating to Deportation, Conditional Pardons, the Branding and Punishment of certain Criminals, and the Ordi- nance No. 9 of 1857, entitled "An amended Ordinance for better Securing the Peace of the Colony,"

[11th December, 1876.]

Title

WHEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the Preamble.

enactments now in force in this Colony in reference to deportation, conditional pardons, the branding and punishment of certain criminals, and Ordinance No. 9 of 1857 entitled "An amended Ordinance for better securing the peace of the Colony; " Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. This Ordinance may be cited for all purposes as "The Short title. Deportation and Conditional Pardons Consolidation Ordinance, 1876."

II. In the construction of this Ordinance, the expression Interpretation "order of deportation" shall mean an order of the Governor in clause. Council, prohibiting a person from residing or being within this See Ord. 4 of Colony, for a term not exceeding five years.

1871, sec. 1.]

suspected

III. Any Justice of the Peace may lawfully arrest, or cause to Power to be arrested, with or without warrant, any person whom he shall arrest and keep reasonably suspect to be an emissary or abettor of Her Majesty's emissaries or enemies, or of pirates, or of Chinese disaffected to Her Majesty's abettors of Government, or otherwise dangerous to the peace and good order enemies. of this Colony, and him safely keep until he can be dealt with [See Ord. 9 of

1857, sec. 6.] according to law.

twelve months.

IV. Any Magistrate, or Justice of the Peace may cause any Security to Chinese person to find reasonable security for his appearance in appear within any Court for any purpose, and at any time within twelve months, [Wee Ord. 8 of and every adjudication to that effect shall be made in open 1858, sec. 21.] Court, and reported forthwith to the Governor; and such Chinese not finding such security shall be deemed a person dangerous to the peace of the Colony, and be liable to deportation under section V of this Ordinance.

years.

[

V. The Governor in Council may, by order under his hand, Power to prohibit any person not being a natural born or naturalised subject deport for five of Her Majesty from residing or being within this Colony during Ord. 9 of any space of time not exceeding five years, and may by the same 1857, sec. 7, or any subsequent order under his hand, fix the time for the and Ord. 4 of departure of such person from the Colony.

1871, sec. 2.]

order of

VI. Every person who either before or after the passing of Penalty for this Ordinance shall have been prohibited by order of the Go- disobedience to vernor in Council from residing or being within this Colony for or violation of any space of time not exceeding five years under the provisions deportation. of this or any other Ordinance, and who without lawful authority [See Ord. 4 of or excuse, the proof of which shall lie upon him, shall be in this 1871, sec. 3.] Colony after the date of such order, or after the time fixed for his departure, and before the expiration of the term of his deporta- tion, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof before the Supreme Court, shall be liable to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, for any period not exceeding one year: Provided always that in all cases in which the prisoner when brought before a Magistrate upon such charge shall plead guilty thereto, it shall be lawful for the Magistrate to deal sum- marily with the case, instead of committing the prisoner for trial at the Supreme Court.

VII. It shall be lawful for the Governor to grant to any Governor may offender convicted of any crime a pardon subject to either of grant pardon the following conditions, as the case may be: That such offender conditions of

subject to shall quit the Colony and not afterwards be found at large offenders therein; or that such offender shall, in lieu of a sentence of death leaving the which may have been passed upon or recorded against him by Colony. any Court of competent jurisdiction, suffer such term of impri-1860, sec. 1.]

[See Ord. 1 of sonment, with or without hard labour, or penal servitude, as the Governor may think fit.

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Breach of conditional pardon. [See Ord. 5 of

VIII. If any offender to whom a pardon shall have been granted either before the passing of this Ordinance, or afterwards under the provisions of this Ordinance, on the condition of his quitting 1871, sec. 2.] the Colony, be afterwards found at large therein without lawful authority or excuse, the proof whereof shall lie upon him, he shall be guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor, according to the nature of the offence for which he shall have received such conditional pardon, and shall, on conviction thereof before the Supreme Court, be liable, in the discretion of the Court, to any sentence not ex- ceeding the whole of his original or commuted sentence, such sentence to commence from the date at which he shall be tried and convicted under this Ordinance: Provided always that in all cases in which the prisoner when brought before a Magistrate upon such charge shall plead guilty thereto, it shall be lawful for the Magistrate to deal summarily with the case, and to remit him to gaol to undergo any sentence not exceeding the whole of his original or commuted sentence, instead of committing the prisoner for trial at the Supreme Court.

Branding in what cases may be ordered by Governor.

IX. In all cases where any Chinese person convicted of any crime and actually undergoing sentence, of imprisonment, may voluntarily petition the Governor to be released on condition that he shall be sufficiently marked or branded, to be thereby recog- [See Ord. 4 of nised subsequently, and shall also undertake to quit the Colony 1872, sec. 1.] and not return thereto without permission from the Governor, it shall be lawful for the Governor to order any convict so petition- ing as aforesaid to be marked and branded accordingly: Provided, nevertheless, that every such convict so petitioning, shall state in his petition his willingness to leave the Colony, and, if fou therein subsequently without due permission, to be dealt with as the law may direct.

Governor in

deport prisoners.

Branded con- victs when

X. In all cases when it seems expedient that any prisoner Council may convicted of any crime, and actually undergoing sentence of im- prisonment should be released and deported, it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to order such prisoner to be deported. XI. Every convict so deported as aforesaid, and nevertheless liable to flog- returning to the Colony, shall be liable, on conviction thereof ging on return before a Magistrate, to undergo the remainder of his original to Colony.

sentence, and also, if a male, and if convicted subsequent to his [See Ord. 4 of return to the Colony of any felony or other crime which the Court 1872, sec. 2.] sentencing such convict may consider to be so brutal, inveterate, or mischievous as to justify extraordinary measures, shall be liable to be once or twice publicly or privately flogged with the regulation instrument: Provided that not more than thirty-six lashes be inflicted on any one occasion.

Regulations as to mode of

branding to be framed by Governor in Council.

[See Ord. 4 of

1872, sec. 3.]

Prisoner may be deported again. [See Ord. 4

XII. Regulations defining the mode of branding under this Ordinance shall be framed by the Governor in Council, and may be altered and amended, from time to time, by the same authority.

XIII. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, if he shall think fit, to issue a new order of deportation against any person of who shall have been convicted of an offence against section VI of 1871, sec. 4.] this Ordinance, and such order shall commence to take effect during or at the expiration of any term of imprisonment to which the prisoner shall have been sentenced.

Prisoner re-

conditional

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XIV. It shall be lawful for the Governor in Council, if he shall turning after think fit, to issue an order of deportation against any person who shall have been convicted of an offence against sections VIII or XI of this Ordinance, and such order shall commence to take effect during or at expiration of any term of imprisonment to which the prisoner shall have been sentenced.

pardon may be deported.

Mendicancy forbidden.

[See Ord. 8 of

XV. Any person convicted before a Magistrate of mendicancy in this Colony shall be liable to a fine not exceeding five dollars, 1858, secs. 23 or in default thereof, to imprisonment, with or without hard labour, not exceeding twenty-one days, or, in the discretion of the Magis- trate, shall be liable to be whipped thirty-six strokes with a rattan, and be sent to his native place.

and 28.]

Lepers to be sent to Chinese

authorities.

Penalty on persons know- ingly harbour-

XVI. All persons affected with leprosy are hereby prohibited from residing or being within the jurisdiction of this Colony, and all lepers natives of China found in the jurisdiction shall be apprehended, and, subject to the order of the officer for the time being in command of the Police, be liable to be forthwith sent to Canton, and there handed over to the Chinese authorities, and on being found within this Colony a second time, shall be liable to deportation by order of the Governor.

XVII. Any person who shall knowingly harbour or conceal, in the Colony of Hongkong, any person under sentence of deporta- ing Chinese tion, shall, on conviction thereof before a Justice of the Peace, under sentence be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty dollars, or in default of of deportation. payment, to be imprisoned, with or without hard labour, for any [See Ord. 9 of term not exceeding six months.

1867, sec. 17.]

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

XVIII. The following Ordinances and parts of Ordinances are Repeal.

hereby repealed :—

Ordinance 14 of 1845,-Section II, sub-section 17, the words

22

""

"

'shall beg," &c., &c., &c., up to "alms or,

9 of 1857,-All sections not previously repealed. 8 of 1858,--Sections XXI and XXIII, and sub-

section 9 of section XXVIII.

1 of 1860,--The whole.

1867,-Section XVII.

1001871,

of 1871, The whole. 42bf 1872

but such repeal shall not revive any enactment repealed by any of the said Ordinancesections of Ordinances, and shall not affect anything duly do before the passing of this Ordinance.

XIX. All acts done or attempted before the passing of this Indemnity for Ordinance, and w would have been lawful if so done or past acts. attempted after the passing thereof, are hereby authorised and made valid, and no man shall at any time hereafter be called in question for or in respect of the same.

XX. This Ordinance shall not come into operation until Her Suspending Majesty's confirmation thereof shall have been proclaimed in the clause. Colony by the Governor.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 11th day of December, 1876.

553

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

HONGKONG.

ANNO QUADRAGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 9 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, Title.

with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Public Gambling.

WHER

[11th December, 1876.]

THEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the Preamble..

law rating to public gambling: Be it enacted by the

Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Coun-

cil thereof, as follow

I. This Ordinance may be cited for all purposes as the "Public Short title. Gambling Amendment Ordinance, 1876."

11. The word "Gambling" as used in this Ordinance shall Word "Gam- apply to and include lotteries, as well as those known as Wai- bling" to in- Sing, Pak-kop-piu, Tsz-fa, as all others.

clude lotteries. [See Ord. 9 of 1867, sec. 21.}

III. Any person who shall keep any office, agency, or place for Penalty on dealing in lotteries, shall forte a sum not exceeding two hundred person dealing dollars on conviction thereof in a summary manner.

in lotteries.

IV. Any person who shall keep any house, room, or place, boat, Penalty on vessel, or any place on land or water, for public playing or person keeping

a public gam- gambling, or shall permit any person to play within such house, bling house. room, boat, vessel, or any place on land or water as aforesaid, [See Ord. 14 of shall forfeit a sum not exceeding two hundred dollars on conviction 1844, s. 1.] thereof in a summary manner.

V. Any person who shall use, haunt, or be found within such Penalty on house, room, boat, vessel, or any place on land or water as afore- persons haunt- said, shall forfeit a sum not exceeding fifty dollars on conviction ing gambling

houses. thereof in a summary manner.

[Ibid, sec. 2.] VI. The person appearing, or acting as master, or as having Person acting the care and

management of such house, room, office, agency

any or place as aforesaid, shall be taken to be the keeper thereof, and liable to shall be liable as such to the penalty aforesaid.

as master to be

penalty. [Ibid, sec. 3.] VII. It shall be lawful for any Justice of the Peace or Constable Justice of the of the Police, duly authorised by warrant of any Justice of the Peace or Con- Peace, to enter, and if necessary to break into any house, room, rised by war- boat, vessel, or any place, either on land or water, within which rant to enter such Justice of the Peace shall be credibly informed on oath, or into house, and

stable autho-

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

XVIII. The following Ordinances and parts of Ordinances are Repeal.

hereby repealed :—

Ordinance 14 of 1845,-Section II, sub-section 17, the words

22

""

"

'shall beg," &c., &c., &c., up to "alms or,

9 of 1857,-All sections not previously repealed. 8 of 1858,--Sections XXI and XXIII, and sub-

section 9 of section XXVIII.

1 of 1860,--The whole.

1867,-Section XVII.

1001871,

of 1871, The whole. 42bf 1872

but such repeal shall not revive any enactment repealed by any of the said Ordinancesections of Ordinances, and shall not affect anything duly do before the passing of this Ordinance.

XIX. All acts done or attempted before the passing of this Indemnity for Ordinance, and w would have been lawful if so done or past acts. attempted after the passing thereof, are hereby authorised and made valid, and no man shall at any time hereafter be called in question for or in respect of the same.

XX. This Ordinance shall not come into operation until Her Suspending Majesty's confirmation thereof shall have been proclaimed in the clause. Colony by the Governor.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 11th day of December, 1876.

553

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

HONGKONG.

ANNO QUADRAGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 9 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, Title.

with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Public Gambling.

WHER

[11th December, 1876.]

THEREAS it is expedient to consolidate and amend the Preamble..

law rating to public gambling: Be it enacted by the

Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Coun-

cil thereof, as follow

I. This Ordinance may be cited for all purposes as the "Public Short title. Gambling Amendment Ordinance, 1876."

11. The word "Gambling" as used in this Ordinance shall Word "Gam- apply to and include lotteries, as well as those known as Wai- bling" to in- Sing, Pak-kop-piu, Tsz-fa, as all others.

clude lotteries. [See Ord. 9 of 1867, sec. 21.}

III. Any person who shall keep any office, agency, or place for Penalty on dealing in lotteries, shall forte a sum not exceeding two hundred person dealing dollars on conviction thereof in a summary manner.

in lotteries.

IV. Any person who shall keep any house, room, or place, boat, Penalty on vessel, or any place on land or water, for public playing or person keeping

a public gam- gambling, or shall permit any person to play within such house, bling house. room, boat, vessel, or any place on land or water as aforesaid, [See Ord. 14 of shall forfeit a sum not exceeding two hundred dollars on conviction 1844, s. 1.] thereof in a summary manner.

V. Any person who shall use, haunt, or be found within such Penalty on house, room, boat, vessel, or any place on land or water as afore- persons haunt- said, shall forfeit a sum not exceeding fifty dollars on conviction ing gambling

houses. thereof in a summary manner.

[Ibid, sec. 2.] VI. The person appearing, or acting as master, or as having Person acting the care and

management of such house, room, office, agency

any or place as aforesaid, shall be taken to be the keeper thereof, and liable to shall be liable as such to the penalty aforesaid.

as master to be

penalty. [Ibid, sec. 3.] VII. It shall be lawful for any Justice of the Peace or Constable Justice of the of the Police, duly authorised by warrant of any Justice of the Peace or Con- Peace, to enter, and if necessary to break into any house, room, rised by war- boat, vessel, or any place, either on land or water, within which rant to enter such Justice of the Peace shall be credibly informed on oath, or into house, and

stable autho-

554

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 876.

ing, money,

&c., which shall be forfeited.

seize imple-

shall have reasonable grounds of his own knowledge to suspect - ments of gam- and believe that publie gaming or playing is or has been com- monly carried on, and to arrest all persons within such house, room, or place as aforesaid, and to seize all tables, dice, or other implements of gambling, or which shall be used as such, and also [[bid, sec. 4.] all monies or securities for money which shall be in actual use for the purpose of gambling, and which said implements of gam- bling, and money, or securities for money, on conviction of the offender, shall be, and they are hereby declared to be forfeited to Her Majesty the Queen, Her Heirs and Successo

Provisions of

 VIII. The provisions of sections XVII, and XIX of secs. 17, 18, & Ordinance No. 7of 1866 shall apply to this Ordmance, and for 19 of Ord. 7 of the words "No. 14 of 1844" in section XVII of the said Ordinance 1866 to apply. hereinafter repealed, shall be substituted the number of this Ordi?

Repeal.

Penalties to be recovered according to the provisions of Ord. No. 10 of 1844, &

No. 7 of 1866.

nance.

IX. The following Ordinance and portions of Ordinances are hereby repealed:-

No. 14 of 1844,. No. 7 of 1866,.

. the whole

.section XVII, the words "No.

14 of 1844."

No. 9 of 1867,........ sections XVIII, XIX, XX, and

XXI.

but such repeal shall not affect anything duly done before the passing of this Ordinance.

X. All penalties herein mentioned shall be recovered, and levied, on conviction of the offender, before any Magistrate of Police, or any two Justices of the Peace, in the manner provided by Ordinances No. 10 of 1844, and No. 7 of 1866.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 11th day of December, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

Title.

Short title.

HONGKONG.

ANNO QUADRAGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 10 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to the Postal Matters of the Colony.

B

[11th December, 1876.]

E it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of

the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. This Ordinance may be cited as "The Post Office Ordinance, 1876."

Interpretation. II. In this Ordinance, and in any Order in Council or re- gulation made thereunder, unless the context indicates the contrary, the following expressions shall have the meanings set against them respectively, that is to say:-

[See Ord. 8 of

"Postmaster General" shall mean the Postmaster General of the Colony.

"Correspondence" shall mean any letter, newspaper, book, 1862, sec. 25.] pamphlet, document, parcel, or package, or other article whatsoever transmitted by post, whether in a closed mail or having been placed loose on board any Contract Packet or vessel for transmission; and a letter or other article shall be deemed to be correspondence from the time of its arrival within the limits of the Colony, if brought to the Colony by post, or from the time of its delivery to the Post Office if not so brought, and in either case shall con- tinue to be deemed correspondence to the time of its delivery from the Post Office; and delivery to or by any person authorised to receive or deliver letter bags or correspondence on behalf of the Postmaster General shall be a delivery to or from the Post Office.

"Postage Stamp" shall mean any label or stamp for denoting any rate of postage.

"Letter Bag" shall mean any bag, or box, or packet, or parcel, or other envelope or covering in which correspondence is conveyed, whether it does or does not contain correspondence.

554

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 876.

ing, money,

&c., which shall be forfeited.

seize imple-

shall have reasonable grounds of his own knowledge to suspect - ments of gam- and believe that publie gaming or playing is or has been com- monly carried on, and to arrest all persons within such house, room, or place as aforesaid, and to seize all tables, dice, or other implements of gambling, or which shall be used as such, and also [[bid, sec. 4.] all monies or securities for money which shall be in actual use for the purpose of gambling, and which said implements of gam- bling, and money, or securities for money, on conviction of the offender, shall be, and they are hereby declared to be forfeited to Her Majesty the Queen, Her Heirs and Successo

Provisions of

 VIII. The provisions of sections XVII, and XIX of secs. 17, 18, & Ordinance No. 7of 1866 shall apply to this Ordmance, and for 19 of Ord. 7 of the words "No. 14 of 1844" in section XVII of the said Ordinance 1866 to apply. hereinafter repealed, shall be substituted the number of this Ordi?

Repeal.

Penalties to be recovered according to the provisions of Ord. No. 10 of 1844, &

No. 7 of 1866.

nance.

IX. The following Ordinance and portions of Ordinances are hereby repealed:-

No. 14 of 1844,. No. 7 of 1866,.

. the whole

.section XVII, the words "No.

14 of 1844."

No. 9 of 1867,........ sections XVIII, XIX, XX, and

XXI.

but such repeal shall not affect anything duly done before the passing of this Ordinance.

X. All penalties herein mentioned shall be recovered, and levied, on conviction of the offender, before any Magistrate of Police, or any two Justices of the Peace, in the manner provided by Ordinances No. 10 of 1844, and No. 7 of 1866.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 11th day of December, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

Title.

Short title.

HONGKONG.

ANNO QUADRAGESIMO VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 10 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to the Postal Matters of the Colony.

B

[11th December, 1876.]

E it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of

the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. This Ordinance may be cited as "The Post Office Ordinance, 1876."

Interpretation. II. In this Ordinance, and in any Order in Council or re- gulation made thereunder, unless the context indicates the contrary, the following expressions shall have the meanings set against them respectively, that is to say:-

[See Ord. 8 of

"Postmaster General" shall mean the Postmaster General of the Colony.

"Correspondence" shall mean any letter, newspaper, book, 1862, sec. 25.] pamphlet, document, parcel, or package, or other article whatsoever transmitted by post, whether in a closed mail or having been placed loose on board any Contract Packet or vessel for transmission; and a letter or other article shall be deemed to be correspondence from the time of its arrival within the limits of the Colony, if brought to the Colony by post, or from the time of its delivery to the Post Office if not so brought, and in either case shall con- tinue to be deemed correspondence to the time of its delivery from the Post Office; and delivery to or by any person authorised to receive or deliver letter bags or correspondence on behalf of the Postmaster General shall be a delivery to or from the Post Office.

"Postage Stamp" shall mean any label or stamp for denoting any rate of postage.

"Letter Bag" shall mean any bag, or box, or packet, or parcel, or other envelope or covering in which correspondence is conveyed, whether it does or does not contain correspondence.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

"Post Office" shall mean any house, building, room, or place where correspondence is received or delivered, or in which it is sorted, made up, or despatched.

"Officer of the Post Office" shall mean the Postmaster General, and every Postmaster, Assistant Postmaster, Agent, Officer, Clerk, Letter Carrier, or any other person employed in any business of the Post Office, whether employed by the Postmaster General, or by any person under him, or on behalf of the Post Office.

"Persons employed by or under the Post Office" shall mean every person employed in any business of the Post Office according to the interpretation given to Officer of the Post Office.

"Contract Packet shall mean any vessel for the conveyance of letter bags and correspondence under contract.

"Master of a Vessel" shall many person in charge of a vessel, whether commander, mate, or other person.

"Vessel" shall mean any ship or other vessel not being a contract packet.

III. There shall, as heretofore, be one General Post Office of the General Post Colony, where correspondence may be received from all places, and Office. whence correspondence may be despatched to all places, and the [Ibid, sec. 1.] present Post Office shall be such General Post Office until the site

thereof be changed by the Governor.

The Governor may establish such other District Post Offices in the Colony as he thinks fit.

Management.

IV. The present Postmaster General and all other officers of Postmaster the Post Office are hereby continued in their offices, and shall have General and all the powers and privileges hereby conferred upon the holders of officers con- their respective offices.

tinued in their offices.

future.

V. The Governor may hereafter, as occasion requires, ap- Appointment point, from time to time, a Postmaster General of the Colony, and of officers in all necessary Assistant Postmasters General, Postmasters, agents, [Ibid, secs. 2 clerks, or servants for conducting the business of the Post Office. & 5.1

VI. No person uereafter appointed shall be capable of hold- Declarations. ing the office of Postmaster General, or Assistant Postmaster Ge- LIbid, sec. 5.] neral, or Postmaster, or Agent, unless he shall have first made and subscribed before a Justice of the Peace, or one of Her Brit- tanic Majesty's Consuls, the declaration contained in the schedule A hereto annexed, and no person hereafter appointed shall be capable of being a clerk, servant, or officer of the Post Office, unless he shall have first made and subscribed in like manner, the declaration contained in the schedule B hereto annexed.

VII. The Postmaster General shall, by himself or his depu- Postmaster ties, have the entire charge of the General Post Office and of all General solely

authorised to postal matters within the Colony, with sole power, within the receive and de- Colony, of receiving from all persons authorised to deliver the same, liver all cor- all letter bags and correspondence arriving in the Colony; and respondence. with sole power, within the Colony, of collecting, receiving, and [Ibid, sec. 3.] delivering to all persons authorised to receive the same, all corres- pondence for transmission by or through the General Post Office to places out of the Colony."

The said Postmaster General shall also have the exclusive pri- vilege, within the Colony, of performing all the incidental services of receiving, collecting, despatching and delivering all correspond- ence arriving from, or transmitted to any place out of the Colony; and no letters (except Chinese letters), unless exempt by law, shall be delivered in, or transmitted from the Colony, otherwise than by or through the General Post Office.

VIII. All correspondence which, by any Act of the Imperial Letters ex- Parliament, is excepted from the exclusive privilege of the Impe- cepted under rial Post Office, shall within this Colony be, and the same is here- Acts of Impe by declared to be, excepted from the exclusive privilege of the ment. Postmaster General of the Colony.

rial Parlia

[Ibid, sec. 4, & See 1 Vic. c. 33, sec. 2.]

accounts.

IX. The Postmaster General shall receive all postage pay- Receipt of able in the Colony and shall keep accounts of all correspondence postage and received and despatched by him, with the particulars of the Postage See Ord. 8 of thereof, in such manner and form as the Governor may, from time

1862, sec. 7.] to time, direct; but so that the accounts of monies payable to the Imperial Postmaster General be kept distinct from the accounts of monies payable to the Colonial Treasury.

The Postmaster General shall keep the accounts of monies pay- able to the Imperial Postmaster General in such form and shall transmit such monies in such manner, as the said Imperial Post- master General may, from time to time, direct.

fix rates of

X. The Governor in Council may, from time to time, by Governor in order under his hand determine the rates of postage to be charged Council may upon all correspondence sent by post from the General Post Office postage. of the Colony, or received therein from places outside the Colony, [Ibid, secs. 24 and the scale of weights according to which such rates are to be & 13, and 34 & charged, and may revoke, alter, or add to any such order, so how-35 Vic. c. 30 ever, that no order be inconsistent with any instructions on the sec. 1.] subject transmitted from the Secretary of State or the Imperial Postmaster General.

555

556

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

Orders to be published by

XI. The Governor shall publish every such order by Pro- clamation in the Gazette; and every order, when so published, shall Proclamation. have the same effect as if it had been inserted in this Ordinance. [Ibid.]

The Governor may make regulations. [Ibid.]

newspapers, packets, &c.

XII. The Governor may, subject to such instructions as aforesaid, from time to time, make, alter, and repeal, in relation to correspondence sent by post, such regulations as he thinks fit for regulating the times and modes of posting and delivery, prepay- ment, late fees, fines on unpaid correspondence, the registry of correspondence, money orders, the sale and affixing of postage. stamps, the dimensions, weight, and contents of packets, and other such similar regulations as the Governor, foto time, thinks necessary for the better execution of this Ordinance.

All such regulations as affect the public shall be published in the Gazette, and shall have no eot until so published. Decision as to XIII. If a question arises whethany article of correspondence is a letter, or whether any publication is a newspaper or a supple- ment, or whether any packet is a book packet or pattern or sample packet, within the meaning of this Ordinance, or of any order in Council, or regulations made thereunder, the decision thereon of the Postmaster General shall be final, save that the Governor may, if he thinks fit, on the application of any person interested, reverse or modify the decision, and order accordingly.

Paid corres-

delivered or

XIV. All correspondence which arrives in this Colony fully pondence to be paid according to the rates in force for the time transmitted delivered or transmitted from the Post Office without delay and being shall be without delay. Without further charge. [Ibid, sec. 9.]

Seamen's and Soldiers' letters.

[Ibid, sec.13.]

Dies, &c. for

.

All correspondence which is delivered to the Post Office with the proper postage paid thereon, shall be transmitted from the Post Office without delay.

XV. All letters received or sent by sailors or soldiers of Her Majesty's sea or land forces shall be charged with such reductron in the rates of postage, as is allowed to them by any Act of the Imperial Parliament.

provide proper

XVI. The Governor may, from time to postage stamps, postage stamps and proper dies and other implements for denoting, [Ibid, sec.22.] by adhesive stamps or otherwise, the rates of postage payable under this Ordinance, or any regulation thereunder.

Opening let- ters. [Ibid, sec.19.] Unpaid letters.

Dead letters.

Postage may

packets not

in mistake.

XVII. The Postmaster General may, if necessary, open and, if possible, return to the sender:-

(1) Any correspondence upon which the prepayment of pos- tage is compulsory, and which cannot be sent unpaid by any other route, and upon which the proper postage has not been paid;

(2) Any correspondence which is returned to the General Post Office for want of a proper address, or from inability to find the person to whom it is addressed, and which remains unclaimed for ten days after being advertised in the Gazette.

XVIII. When any packet is delivered to the Post Office and be remitted on has thereby become liable to postage, and evidence is adduced to containing the satisfaction of the Postmaster General that such packet has letters, if sent been delivered to the Post Office by mistake, the Postmaster Ge- neral may cause such packet to be opened in the presence of an [Ibid, sec.21.] officer of the Post Office, and may return the same without charge to the person interested; unless such packet is found to contain any letter or manuscript liable to postage; in which case the Postmaster General shall retain the packet until he is paid the full rate of postage chargeable upon such letter or manuscript.

Warrants for opening or returning cor-

XIX. After any correspondence has been delivered to the Post Office, no person employed by or under the Post Office shall, respondence. except in the cases above mentioned, open the same, or return the [Ibid, sec. 20.] same to any person, or procure or suffer the same to be opened or returned, unless he is authorised by express warrant in writing under the hand of the Governor, or the British Consul at the port. The Governor, or the British Consul at the port, may, at his discretion, grant such warrants for opening or returning any specified letter or other article of correspondence.

Delivery of mails.

Despatch and Receipt of Mails.

XX. Every master of a vessel, shall, immediately on arrival, and before reporting at the Harbour Office, deliver to the Post [Ibid, sec. 14.] Office all letter bags and correspondence on board, except such as are exempt by law, and shall make the declaration contained in the schedule C hereto annexed, before an officer of the Post Office. XXI. The Postmaster General shall pay to every master of a masters of ves- vessel, not being a contract packet, a gratuity of two cents for [Ibid, sec. 12.] every letter, and one cent for every other article of correspondence delivered by him to the Post Office: Provided always that no gratuity shall be payable,-

Gratuities to

sels inwards.

(1.) For a second transmission of any correspondence; (2.) On correspondence delivered to any Post Office to be

thence transmitted by contract packet;

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

(3.) On correspondence the gratuity on which is certified by

the despatching office to have been paid.

XXII. The Postmaster General may pay like gratuities to any Gratuities to master of a vessel leaving Hongkong on every article of corres- masters of ves- pondence delivered to such master from the Post Office, or certified sels outwards. by the Post Office of destination to have been duly received from

him.

XXIII. The regulated by seron

of the Governor in Council as defined and Rates of X and XI of this Ordinance, shall equally gratuity. apply to the rs of atuity to be paid to ship masters for the delivery of masseter generally or in particular cases: Provided always, that the gratuities fired by any Order in Council under this section, shall not

on the average than the sums

otherwise required by thisnance to be paid.

XXIV. Every master of vessel who receives such gratuities, Damages for shall be held to have made a contract with the Postmaster General non-delivery that in consideration of the gratuities so paid, he will duly deliver of mail. all letter bags and correspondence received from the Post Office unto the persons to whom the same are addressed immediately on his arrival in port, without wilful or avoidable delay after his arrival, and that if he fail in any respect to perform his said con- tract, he will pay to the Postmaster General the sum of five hun- dred dollars as liquidated damages for the breach of his said con-

tract.

patch vessels

XXV. Every person or firm proposing to despatch a vessel to any Persons pro- port or place out of this Colony, excepting vessels plying daily or posing to des- on fixed days to Macao or to places on the Canton River, shall, so to give notice soon as he has arranged the time for the departure of such vessel, to the Post- give the first intimation of such proposed departure to the Post- master Gene- master-General, and shall, in like manner, intimate to the Post- ral. master General any alteration in the day or hour of departure of[Ibid, sec.16.] the said vessel, and the Postmaster General shall, on receiving such intimations, give notice to the public of the day and hour for closing the mails, if any are to be made up by such vessel.

Any person or firm failing to give such intimation to the Post- master General shall, for every such offence, on conviction thereof, be liable to a penalty not exceeding five hundred dollars.

Every alteration of the hour of departure of any vessel plying daily or on fixed days to Macao or to places on the Canton River, shall, in like manner, be intimated to the Postmaster General by the person despatching such vessel, who shall, for any default, be liable, on conviction thereof, to a penalty not exceeding one hundred dollars.

mails on board.

[Ibid, sec. 17.]

XXVI. The Postmaster General, or any officer of the Post Office Making up authorised by him, may attend on board any vessel, after the time for closing the mail by such vessel, and may receive all fully pre- paid correspondence which is brought on board up to the time of departure to be transmitted by such vessel.*

The master of every such vessel shall give all proper facilities to such officer of the Post Office to enable him to discharge his duties and to make up such late mails, and to leave the vessel on her departure, and any master of a vessel failing to give any such facilities shall be liable on conviction thereof, to a penalty not ex- ceeding five hundred dollars.

If there be no officer of the Post Office in attendance on board. any vessel, the master of such vessel may receive all correspond- ence which is brought on board to him prepaid by stamps; and shall deliver the same at the Post Office on arrival at his destina- tion.

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Offences.

XXVII. Every master of a vessel, which is not a contract packet, Penalties on who commits any of the following offences, shall, on conviction masters of

vessels. thereof, be liable to a penalty not exceeding five hundred dollars,

that is to say :-

Refusal to take a letter bag delivered or tendered to him by

an officer of the Post Office for conveyance.

Refusal to sign a receipt for a letter bag delivered to him by

an officer of the Post Office for conveyance.

Neglect without reasonable excuse to deliver all correspond- [Ibid, sec. 14.]

ence to the Post Office on his arrival in the Colony.

Refusal or wilful neglect to make, or making any untrue state- [Ibid.]

ment in, the declaration hereby required of his having de- livered his letters to the Post Office.

Refusal or wilful neglect, if in quarantine, to deliver all [Ibid.]

correspondence in his possession to the person appointed to receive it.

XXVIII. Every person, employed by or under the Post Office, Stealing letter who steals, embezzles, secretes, or destroys any correspondence bags, forging shall be guilty of felony.

Every person who steals from or out of any correspondence, any chattel, money, or valuable security, shall be guilty of felony.

stamps, and other felonies.

558

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 76.

Opening cor- respondence

and other mis- demeanors.

Receiving stolen corres- pondence.

Allegations to be used in proceedings for offences.

be recovered in

Every person who steals or unlawfully takes away a letter bag, or steals or unlawfully takes any correspondence from or out of a letter bag, or unlawfully opens a letter bag, shall be guilty of felony.

Every person who steals any correspondence from a letter bag, or from a Post Office, or from an officer of the Post Office shall be guilty of felony.

Every person who forges, alters, or imitates, or assists in forging, altering, or imitating, any postage stamp issued under this Ordi- nance, shall be guilty of felony.

Every person who uses, offers, utters, disposes of, or puts off any forged, altered, or imitated postage stamp as aforesaid, knowing the same to be forged, altered, or imitated, shall be guilty of felony.

Every person, who is convicted of say felony mentioned in this section shall be liable, at the discretion of the Court to be kept in penal servitude for any term not exceeding seven years and not less than three years, or to be imprisoned for any term not ex- ceeding two years with or without hard labour.

XXIX. Every person employed by or under the Post Office, who, without awful authority or excuse, opens, or suffers or pro- cures to be opened, any correspondence; or who, without lawful authority or excuse, detains or delays, or procures or suffers to be detained or delayed, any correspondence; or who wilfully delivers any correspondence to any person other than the person to whom the same ought to be delivered, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Every person who fraudulently obtains from any person em- ployed by or under the Post Office, or fraudulently detains, or wilfully secretes, keeps, or detains, any letter bag, cr any corres- pondence which ought to have been delivered to any other person, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Every person who fraudulently removes any postage stamp from any correspondence, or wilfully removes from any postage stamp any mark that has been made thereon at any Post Office, or knowingly uses or puts off any postage stamp from which any such mark has been removed, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

Every person who is convicted of any misdemeanor mentioned in this section shall be liable, at the discretion of the Court, to be imprisoned for any term not exceeding two years with or without hard labour.

XXX. The sections of the Larceny Ordinance (No. 7 of 1865) relating to receiving stolen goods, that is to say, sections LXXV to LXXXII, both inclusive, shall apply to felonies and mis- demeanors committed under this Ordinance; and for that pur- pose, the expression "this Ordinance" when used in the said sections shall be taken to include the present Ordinance.

XXXI. In any proceedings against any person for any offence committed against this Ordinance, in respect of any letter bag, or correspondence, it shall be sufficient to allege such letter bag, or correspondence to be the property of the Postmaster General without mentioning his name, and in any such proceedings against any person employed by or under the Post Office, it shall be sufficient to allege that such person was employed by or under the Post Office, without stating further the nature or particulars of his employment.

Penalties may XXXII. All pecuniary penalties for offences against this Ordi

nance may be recovered in a summary way before a Magistrate, but proceedings for the recovery of such penalties shall be com- menced within one year after the offence was committed.

a summary

way within one year.

[Ibid, sec.23.]

Repeal.

Suspending clause.

XXXIII. Ordinance No. 8 of 1862 is hereby repealed, but such repeal shall not affect anything lawiully done or commenced to be done thereunder.

XXXIV. This Ordinance shall take effect on a day to be here- after proclaimed by the Governor.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 11th day of December, 1876.

[See Ord. 8 of I, 1862, Sche- dule A.]

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

SCHEDULE A.

do solemnly and sincerely declare, that I will not willingly or knowingly open, detain, return, delay, or misdeliver, or cause or suffer to be opened, detained, returned, delayed, or misdelivered, any correspondence which shall come into my hands, power, or custody by reason of my employment by or under the Post Office, except by the consent of the person to whom such corres- pondence shall be directed, or by an express warrant in writing for that purpose under the hand of the Governor of Hongkong, or of Her Britannic Majesty's Consul at the Port where I may be stationed, or except in pursuance and under the authority of any of the provisions of any Ordinance now or hereafter to be in force in the Colony of Hongkong relating to the Post Office of the said Colony.

Declared before ine

day of

187

this

Justice of the Peace. ? or H. B. M.'s Consul.)

THE HONGK?NG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

I,

SCHEDULE B.

do solemnly and sincerely declare, that I will not willingly or [Ibid, Sche- knowingly open, detain, return, delay, or misdeliver, or cause or suffer to be dule A.] opened, detained, returned, delayed, or misdelivered, any correspondence which shall come into my hands, power, or custody by reason of my employment by or under the Post Office.

Declared before me

this

day of

Justice of the Peace. [

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559

or H. B. M's Consul.

I do solemnly declare, that

vered or caused to be delivered

EDULE C.

the best of my knowledge and belief, deli- [Ibid, Sche- Post Office at Hongkong every letter bag dule B.]

and all correspcadence that was on board the vessel under my command, except such correspondence as is exempt by law.

Declared before me

this

A. B. Commander of the

day of

187

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Bill, which was read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held on Monday, the 11th day of December, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

H. WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 11th December, 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, Title.

with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to regulate the Number of Passengers carried by Steam-vessels plying between Hongkong and Macao, and between Hongkong and Places on the Canton River.

?

"

1876.]

HEREAS it is expedient to regulate the number of Preamble,

passengers to be carried by steamers plying between Hongkong, Canton, and Macao, and to guard against accidents arising from overcrowding and other probable dangers: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:---- I. This Ordinance may be cited as Ordinance, 1876."

"The River Steamers' Short title.

II. Three days after the passing of this Ordinance, if any steam- Steamers leav- ship shall leave the waters of the Colony of Hongkong for Canton, ing Hongkong, or for any place on the Canton river, or for Macao, having on Macao, or Can- board a greater number of passengers than in the proportioned to carry a

ton only allow- of two passengers for every three tons of the registered net tonnage limited num- of such steam-ship, the owner or master thereof, shall be liable to ber of passen- a penalty not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, in addition gers. to a penalty of five dollars for every passenger on board in excess of the proportion of two passengers for every registered three tons (net) of the said steam-ship.

III. Three days after the passing of this Ordinance, if any steam- Steamers from ship shall enter the waters of the Colony of Hongkong, having Canton and passengers on board, from Canton or from places on the Canton Macao allowed river, or from Macao, in excess of the proportion of two passengers limited num-

to fetch only a for every three tons of the registered net tonnage of such steam- ber of passen- ship, the owner or master thereof, shall be liable to a penalty not gers to Hong- exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, in addition to a penalty kong. of five dollars for every passenger on board, in excess of the proportion of two passengers for every registered three tons (net) of the said steam-ship.

IV. All penalties for offences against this Ordinance, may be Penalties how recovered in a summary way before a Stipendiary Magistrate.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

The object of this Ordinance is to prevent the extremely dan- gerous overcrowding which takes place on the Canton steamers.

J. RUSSELL, Acting Attorney General.

levied.

Hongkong, 6th November, 1876.

THE HONGK?NG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

I,

SCHEDULE B.

do solemnly and sincerely declare, that I will not willingly or [Ibid, Sche- knowingly open, detain, return, delay, or misdeliver, or cause or suffer to be dule A.] opened, detained, returned, delayed, or misdelivered, any correspondence which shall come into my hands, power, or custody by reason of my employment by or under the Post Office.

Declared before me

this

day of

Justice of the Peace. [

187..

559

or H. B. M's Consul.

I do solemnly declare, that

vered or caused to be delivered

EDULE C.

the best of my knowledge and belief, deli- [Ibid, Sche- Post Office at Hongkong every letter bag dule B.]

and all correspcadence that was on board the vessel under my command, except such correspondence as is exempt by law.

Declared before me

this

A. B. Commander of the

day of

187

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Bill, which was read a first time at a Meeting of the Legislative Council, held on Monday, the 11th day of December, 1876, is published for general information.

By Command,

H. WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

Council Chamber, Hongkong, 11th December, 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, Title.

with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to regulate the Number of Passengers carried by Steam-vessels plying between Hongkong and Macao, and between Hongkong and Places on the Canton River.

?

"

1876.]

HEREAS it is expedient to regulate the number of Preamble,

passengers to be carried by steamers plying between Hongkong, Canton, and Macao, and to guard against accidents arising from overcrowding and other probable dangers: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:---- I. This Ordinance may be cited as Ordinance, 1876."

"The River Steamers' Short title.

II. Three days after the passing of this Ordinance, if any steam- Steamers leav- ship shall leave the waters of the Colony of Hongkong for Canton, ing Hongkong, or for any place on the Canton river, or for Macao, having on Macao, or Can- board a greater number of passengers than in the proportioned to carry a

ton only allow- of two passengers for every three tons of the registered net tonnage limited num- of such steam-ship, the owner or master thereof, shall be liable to ber of passen- a penalty not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, in addition gers. to a penalty of five dollars for every passenger on board in excess of the proportion of two passengers for every registered three tons (net) of the said steam-ship.

III. Three days after the passing of this Ordinance, if any steam- Steamers from ship shall enter the waters of the Colony of Hongkong, having Canton and passengers on board, from Canton or from places on the Canton Macao allowed river, or from Macao, in excess of the proportion of two passengers limited num-

to fetch only a for every three tons of the registered net tonnage of such steam- ber of passen- ship, the owner or master thereof, shall be liable to a penalty not gers to Hong- exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, in addition to a penalty kong. of five dollars for every passenger on board, in excess of the proportion of two passengers for every registered three tons (net) of the said steam-ship.

IV. All penalties for offences against this Ordinance, may be Penalties how recovered in a summary way before a Stipendiary Magistrate.

Statement of Objects and Reasons.

The object of this Ordinance is to prevent the extremely dan- gerous overcrowding which takes place on the Canton steamers.

J. RUSSELL, Acting Attorney General.

levied.

Hongkong, 6th November, 1876.

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No. 222.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

   The following Copy of the "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1876," is published for general information.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 12th December, 1876.

A.D. 1876.

Short title.

Construction of Act.

Commencement of

Act.

Sending unseaworthy

ship to sea a

misdemeanor.

Obligation of shipowner to crew

with respect to use of secure seaworthiness.

reasonable efforts to

    Power to detain unsafe ships, and procedure for such detention.

CHAPTER 80.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

An Act to amend the Merchant Shipping Acts.

[15th August 1876.]

E it enacted by the Queen's most Excellent Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Lords Spiritual and Temporal, and Commons, in this present Parliament assembled, and by the authority of the saine, as follows:

Preliminary.

1. This Act may be cited as the Merchant Shipping Act, 1876.

2. This Act shall be construed as one with the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and the Acts amending the same; and the said Acts and this Act may be cited collectively as the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876.

3. This Act shall come into operation on the first day of October 1876 (which day is in this Act referred to as the commencement of this Act); nevertheless any Orders in Council and general rules under this Act may be made at any time after the passing of this Act, but shall not come into operation before the commencement of this Act.

Unseaworthy Ships.

4. Every person who sends or attempts to send, or is party to sending or attempting to send a British ship to sea in such unseaworthy state that the life of any person is likely to be thereby endangered, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless he proves that he used all reasonable means to insure her being sent to sea in a seaworthy state, or that her going to sea in such unseaworthy state was, under the circumstances, reasonable and justifiable, and for the purpose of giving such proof he may give evidence in the same manner as any other witness.

Every master of a British ship who knowingly takes the same to sea in such unseaworthy state that the life of any person is likely to be thereby endangered shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, unless he proves that her going to sea in such unseaworthy state was, under the circumstances, reasonable and justifiable, and for the purpose of giving such proof he may give evidence in the same manner as any other witness.

A prosecution under this section shall not be instituted except by or with the consent of the Board of Trade, or of the governor of the British possession in which ruch prosecution takes place.

A misdemeanor under this section shall not be punishable upon summary conviction.

5. In every contract of service, express or implied, between the owner of a ship and the master or any seaman thereof, and in every instrument of apprenticeship whereby any person is bound to serve as an apprentice on board any ship, there shall be implied, notwithstanding any agreement to the contrary, an obligation on the owner of the ship, that the owner of the ship, and the master, and every agent charged with the loading of the ship, or the preparing thereof for sea, or the sending thereof to sea, shall use all reasonable means to insure the seaworthiness of the ship for the voyage at the time when the voyage com- mences, and to keep her in a seaworthy condition for the voyage during the same: Provided, that nothing in this section shall subject the owner of a ship to any liability by reason of the ship being sent to sea in an unseaworthy state where, owing to special circumstances, the so sending thereof to sea is reasonable and justifiable.

6. Where a British ship, being in any port of the United Kingdom, is, by reason of the defective condition of her hull, equipments, or machinery, or by reason of overloading or improper loading, unfit to proceed to sea without serious danger to human life, having regard to the nature of the service for which she is intended, any such ship (herein-after referred to as "unsafe") may be provisionally detained for the purpose of being surveyed, and either finally detained or released, as follows:

(1.) The Board of Trade, if they have reason to believe on complaint, or otherwise, that a British ship is unsafe, may provisionally order the detention of the ship for the purpose of being surveyed. (2.) When a ship has been provisionally detained there shall be forthwith served on the master of the ship a written statement of the grounds of her detention, and the Board of Trade may, if they think fit, appoint some competent person or persons to survey the ship and report thereon to the Board. (3.) The Board of Trade on receiving the report may either order the ship to be released or, if in their opinion the ship is unsafe, may order her to be finally detained, either absolutely, or until the performance of such conditions with respect to the execution of repairs or alterations, or the unloading or reloading of cargo, as the Board think necessary for the protection of human life, and

may from time to time vary or add to any such order.

(4.) Before the order for final detention is made a copy of the report shall be served upon the master of the ship, and within seven days after such service the owner or master of the ship may appeal in the prescribed manner to the court of survey (herein-after mentioned) for the port or district where the ship is detained.

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(5.) Where a ship has been provisionally detained, the owner or master of the ship, at any time before

 the person appointed under this section to survey the ship makes such survey, may require that he shall be accompanied by such person as the owner or master may select out of the list of assessors for the court of survey (nominated as hereinafter mentioned), and in such case if the surveyor and assessor agree, the Board of Trade shall cause the ship to be detained or released accordingly, but if they differ, the Board of Trade may act as if the requisition had not been made, and the owner and master shall have the like appeal touching the report of the surveyor as is before provided by this section. (6.) Where a ship has been provisionally detained, the Board of Trade may at any time, if they think it expedient, refer the matter to the court of survey for the port or district where the ship is detained.

(7.) The Board of Trade may at any time, if satisfied that a ship detained under this Act is not unsafe,

order her to be released either upon or without any conditions.

(8.) For the better execution of this section, the Board of Trade, with the consent of the Treasury, may

from time to time apoint a sufficient number of fit officers, and may remove any of them. (9.) Any officer so appointed (in this Act referred to as a detaining officer) shall have the same power as the Board of Trade have under this section of provisionally ordering the detention of a ship for the purpose of being surveyed, and of appointing a person or persons to survey her; and if he thinks that a ship so detained by him is not unsafe may order her to be released.

(10.) A detaining officer shall forthwith report to the Board of Trade any order made by him for the

detention or release of a ship.

7. A court of survey for a port or district shall consist of a judge sitting with two assessors.

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Constitution of court

The judge shall be such person as may be summoned for the case in accordance with the rules made of survey for appeals. under this Act out of a list (from time to time approved for the port or district by one of Her Majesty's Principal Secretaries of State, in this Act referred to as a Secretary of State,) of wreck commissioners appointed under this Act, stipendiary or metropolitan police magistrates, judges of county courts, and other fit persons; but in any special case in which the Board of Trade think it expedient to appoint a wreck commissioner, the judge shall be such wreck commissioner.

persons

     The assessors shall be persons of nautical engineering or other special skill and experience; one of them shall be appointed by the Board of Trade, either generally or in each case, and the other shall be summoned in accordance with the rules under this Act by the registrar of the court, out of a list of periodically nominated for the purpose by the local marine board of the port, or, if there is no such board, by a body of local shipowners or merchants approved for the purpose by a Secretary of State, or, if there is no such list, shall be appointed by the judge; if a Secretary of State thinks fit at any time, on the recommendation of the government of any British possession or any foreign state, to add any person or persons to any such list, such person or persons shall, until otherwise directed by the Secretary of State, be added to such list, and if there is no such list shall form such list.

     The county court registrar or such other fit person as a Secretary of State may from time to time appoint shall be the registrar of the court, and shall, on receiving notice of an appeal or a reference from the Board of Trade, immediately summon the court in the prescribed manner to meet forthwith.

    The name of the registrar and his office, together with the rules made under this Act relating to the court of survey, shall be published in the prescribed manner.

8. With respect to the court of survey the following provisions shall have effect:

(1.) The case shall be heard in open court;

(2.) The judge and each assessor may survey the ship, and shall have for the purposes of this Act all the powers of an inspector appointed by the Board of Trade under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854;

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(3.) The judge may appoint any competent person or persons to survey the ship and report thereon to

the court; (4.) The judge shall have the same power as the Board of Trade have to order the ship to be released or finally detained, but unless one of the assessors concurs in an order for the detention of the ship, the ship shall be released;

and also any

(5.) The owner and master of the ship and any person appointed by the owner or master,

person appointed by the Board of Trade, may attend at any inspection or survey made in pursuance of this section;

(6.) The judge shall send to the Board of Trade the prescribed report, and each assessor shall either

sign the report or report to the Board of Trade the reasons for his dissent.

Power and procedure of court of survey.

     9. The Lord Chancellor of Great Britain may from time to time (with the consent of the Treasury so Rules for procedure of far as relates to fees) make, and when made revoke, alter, and add to general rules to carry into effect the court of survey, &c. provisions of this Act with respect to a court of survey, and in particular with respect to the summoning of and procedure before the court, the requiring on an appeal security for costs and damages, the amount and application of fees and the publication of the rules.

All such rules while in force shall have effect as if enacted in this Act, and the expression "prescribed"

in the provisions of this Act relating to the detention of ships or court of survey means prescribed by such

rules.

     10. If it appears that there was not reasonable and probable cause, by reason of the condition of the Liability of Board of ship or the act or default of the owner, for the provisional detention of the ship, the Board of Trade shall Trade and shipowner

for costs and damages. be liable to pay to the owner of the ship his costs of and incidental to the detention and survey of the ship, and also compensation for any loss or damage sustained by him by reason of the detention or survey.

     If a ship is finally detained under this Act, or if it appears that a ship provisionally detained was, at the time of such detention, unsafe within the meaning of this Act, the owner of the ship shall be liable to pay to the Board of Trade their costs of and incidental to the detention and survey of the ship, and those costs shall, without prejudice to any other remedy, be recoverable as salvage is recoverable.

For the purposes of this Act the costs of and incidental to any proceeding before a court of

survey, and a reasonable amount in respect of the remuneration of the surveyor or officer of the Board of Trade, shall be deemed to be part of the costs of the detention and survey of the ship, and any dispute as to the amount of costs under this Act may be referred to one of the masters or registrars of the Supreme Court of Judicature, who, on request made to him for that purpose by the Board of Trade, shall ascertain and certify the proper amount of such costs.

be

     An action for any costs or compensation payable by the Board of Trade under this section may brought against the secretary thereor by his official title as if he were a corporation sole; and if the cause of action arises in Ireland, it shall be lawful for any of the superior courts of common law in Ireland in which such action may be commenced to order that the summons or writ may be served on the Crown and

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

Treasury Solicitor for Ireland, in such manner and on such terms as to extension of time and otherwise as to the court shall seem fit, and that such service shall be deemed good and sufficient service of such summons or writ upon the Secretary of the Board of Trade.

Power to require from 11. Where a complaint is made to the Board of Trade or a detaining officer that a British ship is complainant security unsafe, the Board or officer may, if they or he think fit, require the complainant to give security to the satisfaction of the Board for the costs and compensation which he may become liable to pay as herein-after

for costs.

Supplementary provisions as to detention of ship.

Application to foreign

mentioned.

Provided that where the complaint is made by one fourth, being not less than three, of the seamen belonging to the ship, and is not in the opinion of the Board or officer frivolous or vexations, such security shall not be required, and the Board or officer shall, if the complaint is made in sufficient time before the sailing of the ship, take proper steps for ascertaining whether the ship ought to be detained under this Act.

Where a ship is detained in consequence of any complaint, and the circumstances are such that the Board of Trade are liable under this Act to pay to the owner of the ship any costs or compensation, the complainant shall be liable to pay to the Board of Trade all such costs and compensation as the Board incur or are liable to pay in respect of the detention and survey of the ship.

12. (1.) A detaining officer shall have for the purpose of his duties under this Act the same powers as

an inspector appointed by the Board of Trade under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854. (2.) An order for the detention of a ship, provisional or final, and an order varying the same, shall be

served as soon as may be on the master of the ship.

(3.) When a ship has been detained under this Act she shall not be released by reason of her British

register being subsequently closed.

tackle.

(4.) For the purposes of a survey of a ship under this Act any person authorised to make the same may go on board the ship and inspect the same and every part thereof, and the machinery, equipments, and cargo, and may require the unloading or removal of any cargo, ballast, or (5.) The provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, with respect to persons who wilfully impede an inspector, or disobey a requisition or order of an inspector, shall apply as if those provisions were herein en ted, with the substitution for the inspector of any judge, assessor, officer, or surveyor who under this Act has the same powers as an inspector or has authority to survey a ship.

Fereign Ships, Overloading.

13. Where a foreign ship has taken on board all or any part of her cargo at a port in the United ships of provisions as Kingdom, and is whilst at that port unsafe by reason of overloading or improper loading, the provisions of this Act with respect to the detention of ships shall apply to that foreign ship as if she were a British ship, with the following modifications:

to detention.

Appeal on refusal of

certain certificates under Merchant Shipping and

Passengers Acts.

(1.) A copy of the order for the provisional detention of the ship shall be forthwith served on the consular officer for the State to which the ship belongs at or nearest to the place where the ship is detained:

(2.) Where a ship has been provisionally detained, the consular officer, on the request of the owner or master of the ship, may require that the person appointed by the Board of Trade to survey the ship shall be accompanied by such person as the consular officer may select, and in such case, if the surveyor and such person agree, the Board of Trade shall cause the ship to be detained or released accordingly, but if they differ, the Board of Trade may act as if the requisition had not been made, and the owner and master shall have the appeal to the court of survey touching the report of the surveyor which is before provided by this Act; and

(3.) Where the owner or master of the ship appeals to the court of survey, the consular officer, on the request of such owner or master, may appoint any competent person who shall be assessor in such case in lieu of the assessor who, if the ship were a British ship, would be appointed otherwise than by the Board of Trade.

In this section the expression "consular officer" means any consul-general, vice-consul, consular agent, or other officer recognised by a Secretary of State as a consular officer of a foreign State.

Appeal on Refusal of certain-Certificates to Ships.

14. Whereas by section three hundred and nine of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and enactments amending the same, the owner of a passenger steamer as defined in that Act is required to cause the same to be surveyed by a shipwright surveyor and an engineer surveyor, and those surveyors are required to give declarations of certain particulars with respect to the sufficiency or conformity with the Act of the ship and equipments, and to the limits beyond which the ship is not fit to ply, and to the number of passengers which the ship is fit to carry, and of other particulars in the, said section mentioned, and the Board of Trade, under section three hundred and twelve of the same Act, issue a certificate upon such declarations, and the passenger steamer cannot lawfully proceed to sea without obtaining such certificate;

And whereas under sections eleven and fifty of the Passengers Act, 1855, and the enactments amending the same, a passenger ship within the meaning of those sections (in this Act referred to as an emigrant ship) cannot lawfully proceed to sea without a certificate of clearance from an emigration officer, or other officer in those sections mentioned, showing that all the requirements of the said sections and enactments have been complied with, and that the ship is in the officer's opinion seaworthy, and the passengers and crew are in a fit state to proceed to sea, and otherwise as therein mentioned;

And whereas by section thirty of the Merchant Shipping Act Amendment Act, 1862, provision is made for preventing a ship from proceeding to sea in certain cases without a certificate from a surveyor or person appointed by the Board of Trade to the effect that the ship is properly provided with lights, and with the means of making fog signals;

And whereas it is expedient to give in the said cases such appeal as herein-after mentioned: Be it therefore enacted that--

If a shipowner feels aggrieved,

(1.) by a declaration of a shipwright surveyor or an engineer surveyor respecting a passenger steamer under the above-recited enactments, or by the refusal of a surveyor to give the said declaration; or

(2.) by the refusal of a certificate of clearance for an emigrant ship under the above-recited

enactments; or

(3.) by the refusal of a certificate as to lights or fog signals under the above-recited enactment,

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the owner may appeal in the prescribed manner to the court of survey for the port or district where the ship for the time being is.

On such appeal the judge of the court of survey shall report to the Board of Trade on the question raised by the appeal, and the Board of Trade, when satisfied that the requirements of the report and the other provisions of the said enactments have been complied with, may,-

(1.) In the case of a passenger steamer give their certificate under section three hundred and twelve of

the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and

(2.) In the case of an emigrant ship give, or direct the emigration or other officer to give, a certificate

of clearance under the above-mentioned enactments, and

(3.) In the case of a refusal of a certificate as to lights or fog signals, give or direct a surveyor or other person appointed by them to give a certificate under section thirty of the Merchant Shipping Act Amendment Act, 1862.

     Subject to any order made by the judge of the court of survey, the costs of and incidental to an appeal under this section shall follow the event.

Subject as aforesaid, the provisions of this Act with respect to the court of survey and appeals thereto, so far as consistent with the tenour thereof, shall apply to the court of survey when acting under this section, and to appeals under this section.

Where the survey of a ship is made for the purpose of a declaration or certificate under the above-recited enactments, the person appointed to make the survey shall, if so required by the owner, be accompanied on the survey by some person appointed by the owner, and in such case, if the said two persons agree, there shall be no appeal to the court of survey in pursuance of this section.

Scientific-Referees.

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15. If the Board of Trade are of opinion that an appeal under this Act involves a question of construc- Reference in difficult tion or design or of scientific difficulty or important principle, they may refer the matter to such one or more cases to scientific out of a list of scientific referees from time to time approved by a Secretary of State, as may appear to pos- persons. sess the special qualifications necessary for the particular case, and may be selected by agreement between the Board of Trade and the appellant, or in default of any such agreement by a Secretary of State, and thereupon the appeal shall be determined by the referee or referees, instead of by the court of survey.

     The Board of Trade, if the appehant in any appeal so require and give security to the satisfaction of the Board to pay the costs of and incidental to the reference, shall refer that appeal to a referee or referees so selected as aforesaid.

The referee or referees shall have the same powers as a judge of the court of

survey.

Passenger Steamers and Emigrant Ships.

16. Any steamship may carry passengers not exceeding twelve in number although she has not been Exemption of certain surveyed by the Board of Trade as a passenger steamer, and does not carry a Board of Trade certificate as steamers from pas- provided by the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, with respect to passenger steamers.

senger certificates.

     17. Where the legislature of any British possession provides for the survey of and grant of certificates Colonial certificates for passenger steamers, and the Board of Trade report to Her Majesty that they are satisfied that the cer- for passenger steamers. tificates are to the like effect, and are granted after a like survey, and in such manner as to be equally effi- cient with the certificates granted for the same purpose in the United Kingdom under the Acts relating to

Merchant Shipping, it shall be lawful for Her Majesty by Order in Council-

1. To declare that the said certificates shall be of the same force as if they had been granted under the

said Acts; and

2. To declare that all or any of the provisions of the said Acts which relate to certificates granted for passenger steamers under those Acts shall, either without modification or with such modifications as to Her Majesty may seem necessary, apply to the certificates referred to in the Order; and

the

3. To impose such conditions and to make such regulations with respect to the said certificates, and to use, delivery, and cancellation thereof, as to Her Majesty may seem fit, and to impose penalties not exceeding fifty pounds for the breach of such conditions and regulations.

18. In every case where a passenger certificate as been granted to any steamer by the Board of Provision against Trade under the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and remains still in force, it shall not be double survey in case requisite for the purposes of the employment of such steamer under the Passengers Acts that she shall be of passenger steamers again surveyed in her hull and machinery in order to qualify her for service under the Passengers Act, 1855, and emigrant ships. and the Acts amending the same; but for the purposes of employment under those Acts such Board of Trade certificate shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements of the Passengers Acts with respect to such survey, and any further survey of the hull and machinery shall be dispensed with, and so long as a steamship is an emigrant ship that is a passenger ship within the meaning of the Passengers Act, 1855, and the Acts amend- ing the same, and the provisions contained in the said Passengers Acts as to the survey of her hull, machi- nery, and equipments have been complied with, she shall not be subject to the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, with respect to the survey of and certificate for passenger steamers, or to- the enact- ments amending the same.

the

      19. Where a foreign ship is a passenger steamer subject to the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and the Provision as to survey Acts amending the same, or an emigrant ship subject to the Passengers Act, 1855, and the Acts amending of foreign passenger same, and the Board of Trade are satisfied, by the production of a foreign certificate of survey attested steamer or emigrant by a British consular officer at the port of survey, that such ship has been officially surveyed at a foreign ship. port, and are satisfied that the requirements of the said Acts, or any of them, are proved by such survey to have been substantially complied with, the Board may, if they think fit, dispense with any further survey of the ship in respect of the requirements so complied with, and give or direct one of their officers to give a certificate, which shall have the same effect as if given upon survey under the said Acts or any of them: Provided that Her Majesty may by Order in Council direct that this section shall not apply in the case of an official survey at any foreign port at which it appears to Her Majesty that corresponding provisions are not extended to British ships.

      20. It shall be lawful for the Board of Trade, if satisfied that the food, space, accomodation, or any Power to modify other particular or thing provided in an emigrant ship for any class of passengers is superior to the food, Passengers Acts as to space, accommodation, or other particular or thing required by the Passengers Act, 1855, and the Acts food, space, and amending the same, to exempt such ship from any of the requirements of those Acts with respect. to food, emigrant ships. space, or accommodation, or other particular or thing, in such manner and upon such conditions as the Board of Trade may think fit.

accommodation in

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Provision of signals of distress, inextinguish- able lights, and life buoys in passenger steamers and

emigrant ships.

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21. Every sea-going passenger steamer and every emigrant ship shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Board of Trade-

(1.) With means for making the signals of distress at night specified in the First Schedule to "The Merchant Shipping Act, 1873," or in any rules substituted therefor, including means of making flames on the ship which are inextinguishable in water, or such other means of making signals of distress as the Board of Trade may previously approve; and

(2.) With a proper supply of lights inextinguishable in water and fitted for attachment to life buoys.-" If any such steamer or ship goes to sea from any port of the United Kingdom without being so pro- vided as required by this section, for each default in any of the above requisites the owner shall, if he ap- pears to be in fault, incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds, and the master shall, if he to be in fault, incur a penalty not exceeding fifty pounds.

appears

Grain Cargors.

Stowage of cargo of grain, &c.

Space occupied by

to dues.

22. No cargo of which more than one third consists of any kind of grain, corn, rice, paddy, pulse, seeds, nuts, or nut kernels, hereinafter referred to as "grain cargo," shall be carried on board any British ship, unless such grain cargo be contained in bags, sacks, or barrels, or secured from shifting by boards, bulkheads, or otherwise.

If the managing owner or master of any British ship, or any agent of such owner who is charged with the loading of the ship or the sending her to sea, knowingly allows any grain cargo or part of a grain cargo to be shipped therein for carriage contrary to the provisions of this section, he shall for every such offence incur a penalty not exceeding three hundred pounds, to be recovered upon summary conviction.

Deck Cargoes.

23. If any ship, British or foreign, other than home trade ships as defined by the Merchant Shipping deck cargo to be liable Act, 1854, carries as deck cargo, that is to say, in any uncovered space upon deck, or in any covered space not included in the cubical contents forming the ship's registered tonnage, timber, stores, or other goods, all dues payable on the ship's tonnage shall be payable as if there were added to the ship's registered ton- nage the tonnage of the space occupied by such goods at the time at which such dues become payable.

winter.

The space so occupied shall be deemed to be the space limited by the area occupied by the goods and

by straight lines inclosing a rectangular space sufficient to include the goods.

The tonnage of such space shall be ascertained by an officer of the Board of Trade or of Customs, in manner directed by sub-section four of section twenty-one of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and when so ascertained shall be entered by him in the ship's official log book, and also in a memorandum which he shall deliver to the master, and the master shall, when the said dues are demanded, produce such memo- randum in like manner as if it were the certificate of registry, or, in the case of a foreign ship, the docu- ment equivalent to a certificate of registry, and in default shall be liable to the same penalty as if he had failed to produce the said certificate or document.

D.

Penalty for carrying

24. After the first day of November one thousand eight hundred and seventy-six, if a ship, British or deckloads of timber in foreign, arrives between the last day of October and the sixteenth day of April in any year at any port in the United Kingdom from any port out of the United Kingdom, carrying as deck cargo, that is to say, in any uncovered space upon deck, or in any covered space not included in the cubical contents forming the ship's registered tonnage, any wood goods coming within the following descriptions; that is to say,

Marking of deck-lines.

(a.) Any square, round, waney, or other timber, or any pitch pine, mahogany, oak, teak, or other

heavy wood goods whatever; or

(b.) Any more than five spare spars or store spars, whether or not made, dressed, and finally prepared

for use; or

(c.) Any deals, battens, or other light wood goods of any description to a height exceeding three feet

above the deck;

the master of the ship, and also the owner, if he is privy to the offence, shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding five pounds for every hundred cubic feet of wood goods carried in contravention of this section, and such penalty may be recovered by action or on indictment or to an amount not exceeding one hundred pounds (whatever may be the maximum penalty recoverable) on summary conviction.

Provided that a master or owner shall not be liable to any penalty under this section—

(1.) In respect of any wood goods which the master has considered it necessary to place or keep on deck during the voyage on account of the springing of any leak, or of any other damage to the ship received or apprehended; or

cargo

cargo

(2.) If he proves that the ship sailed from the port at which the wood goods were loaded as deck

at such time before the last day of October as allowed a sufficient interval according to the ordinary duration of the voyage for the ship to arrive before that day at the said port in the United Kingdom, but was prevented from so arriving by stress of weather or circumstances beyond his control; or (3.) If he proves that the ship sailed from the port at which the wood goods were loaded as deck

at such time before the sixteenth day of April as allowed a reasonable interval according to the ordinary duration of the voyage for the ship to arrive after that day at the said port in the United Kingdom, and by reason of an exceptionally favourable voyage arrived before that day. Provided further, that nothing in this section shall affect any ship not bound to any port in the United Kingdom which comes into any port of the United Kingdom under stress of weather, or for repairs, or for any other purpose than the delivery of her cargo.

Deck and Load Lines.

25. Every British ship (except ships under eighty tons register employed solely in the coasting trade, ships employed solely in fishing, and pleasure yachts) shall be permanently and conspicuously marked with lines of not less than twelve inches in length and one inch in breadth, painted longitudinally on each side amidships, or as near thereto as is practicable, and indicating the position of each deck which is above water. The upper edge of each of these lines shall be level with the upper side of the deck plank next the waterway at the place of marking.

The lines shall be white or yellow on a dark ground, or black on a light ground.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

26. With respect to the marking of a load-line on British ships the following provisions shall have effect: (1.) The owner of every British ship (except ships under eighty tons register employed solely in the

ships.

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coasting trade, ships employed solely in fishing, and pleasure yachts) shall, before entering his Marking of load-line ship outwards from any port in the United Kingdom upon any voyage for which he is required foreign-going British so to enter her, or, if that is not practicable, as soon after as may be mark upon each of her sides amidships, or as near thereto as is practicable, in white or yellow on a dark ground, or in black on a light ground, a circular disc twelve inches in diameter, with a horizontal line eighteen. inches in length drawn through its centre:

(2.) The centre of this disc shall indicate the maximum load-line in salt water to which the owner intends

to load the ship for that voyage:

(3.) He shall also, upon so entering her, insert in the form of entry delivered to the collector or other principal officer of Customs a statement in writing of the distance in feet and inches between

the centre of this disc and the upper edge of each of the lines indicating the position of the ship's decks which is above that centre:

(4.) If default is made in delivering this statement in the case of any ship, any officer of Customs may

refuse to enter the ship outwards:

(5.) The master of the ship shall enter a copy of this statement in the agreement with the crew before it is signed by any member of the crew, and no superintendent of any mercantile marine office shall proceed with the engagement of the crew until this entry is made:

(6.) The master of the ship shall also enter a copy of this statement in the official log book :

(7.) When a ship has been marked as by this section required, she shall be kept so marked until her

next return to a port of discharge in the United Kingdom.

27. With respect to the marking of a load-line on British ships employed in the coasting trade, the Marking of load-line following provisions shalf have effect:

(1.) The owner of every British ship employed in the coasting trade on the coasts of the United Kingdom (except ships under eighty tons register employed solely in that trade) shall, before proceeding to sea from any port, mark upon each of her sides amidships, or as near thereto as is practicable, in white or yellow on a dark ground, or in black on a light ground, a circular disc twelve inches in diameter, with a horizontal line eighteen inches in length drawn through its

centre:

(2.) The centre of this disc shall indicate the maximum load-line in salt water to which the owner

intends to load the ship, until notice is given of an alteration:

(3.) He shall also once in every twelve months, immediately before the ship proceeds to sea, send or deliver to the collector or other principal officer of Customs of the port of registry of the ship a statement in writing of the distance in feet and inches between the centre of the disc and the upper edge of each of the lines indicating the position of the ship's decks which is above that centre: (4.) The owner, before the ship proceeds to sea after any renewal or alteration of the disc, shall send or deliver to the collector or other principal officer of Customs of the port of registry of the ship notice in writing of such renewal or alteration, together with such statement in writing as before mentioned of the distance between the centre of the disc and the upper edge of each of the deck-lines:

(5.). If default is made in sending or delivering any notice or statement required by this section to be

sent or delivered, the owner shall be liable to a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds: (6.) When a ship bas been marked as by this section required, she shall be kept so marked until

notice is given of an alteration.

in case of coasting vessels.

28. Any owner or master of a British ship who neglects to cause his ship to be marked as by this Penalty for offences Act required, or to keep her so marked, or who allows the ship to be so loaded as to submerge in salt in relation to marks

                                                                 on ships. water the centre of the disc, and any person who conceals, removes, alters, defaces, or obliterates, or suffers any person under his control to conceal, remove, alter, deface, or obliterate, any of the said marks, except in the event of the particulars thereby denoted being lawfully altered, or except for the purpose of escaping capture by an enemy, shali for each offence incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

    If any of the marks required by this Act is in any respect inaccurate, so as to be likely to mislead, the owner of the ship shall incur a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

Investigations into Shipping Casualties.

    29. For the purpose of rendering investigations into shipping casualties more speedy and effectual it Appointment, duties, shall be lawful for the Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain to appoint from time to time some fit person and powers of wreck or persons to be a wreck commissioner or wreck commissioners for the United Kingdom, so that there shall commissioners for

                                                                 investigating shipping not be more than three such commissioners at any one time, and to remove any such wreck commissioner; casualties. and in case it shall become necessary to appoint a wreck commissioner in Ireland the Lord Chancellor of Ireland shall have the appointment and the power of removal of such wreck commissioner.

    It shall be duty of a wreck commissioner, at the request of the Board of Trade, to hold any formal investigation into a loss, abandonment, damage, or casualty (in this Act called a shipping casualty) under the eighth part of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and for that purpose he shall have the same jurisdiction and powers as are thereby conferred on two justices, and all the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876, with respect to investigations conducted under the eighth part of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, shall apply to investigations held by a wreck commissioner.

    30. The wreck commissioner, justices, or other authority holding a formal investigation into a shipping Assessors and rules of casualty shall hold the same with the assistance of an assessor or assessors of nautical engineering or other procedure on tormal special skill or knowledge, to be appointed by the commissioner, justices, or authority out of a list of persons investigations into

shipping casualties. for the time being approved for the purpose by a Secretary of State.

The commissioner, justices, or authority, when of opinion that the investigation is likely to involve the cancellation or suspension of the certificate of a master or mate, shall, where practicable, appoint a person having experience in the merchant service to be one of the assessors.

Each assessor shall either sign the report made on the investigation, or report to the Board of Trade his reasons for his dissent therefrom,

The Lord High Chancellor of Great Britain may from time to time, with the consent of the Treasury so far as relates to fees, make, and when made revoke, alter and add to general rules for carrying into effect the enactments relating to formal investigations into shipping casualties, and in particular with respect to the summoning of assessors, the procedure, the parties, the persons allowed to appear, the notice to such parties and persons or to persons affected, and the amount and application of fees.

All such rules, while in force, shall have effect as if enacted in this Act.

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   Power for wreck com- missioner to institute examination with respect to ships in

Every formal investigation into a shipping casualty shall be conducted in such manner that if a charge is made against any person that person shall have an opportunity of making a defence.

31. A wreck commissioner may at the request of the Board of Trade, by himself, or by some deputy approved by the Board of Trade, institute the same examination as a receiver of wreck under section four hundred and forty-eight of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854, and shall for that purpose have the powers distress under 17 & 18 by that section conferred on a receiver of wreck.

Vict. c. 104. s. 448.

Power to hold in-

quiries or formal in-

vestigations as to

stranded and missing

ships.

Place of investigation.

Enforcing detention of ship.

   Service of order on master, &c.

   Ship's managing owner or manager to be registered.

Power for Her Ma- jesty by Order in

Council to apply cer- tain provisions of Merchant Shipping Acts to foreign ships.

Provision as to Order in Council.

   Fees, salaries, and costs.

32. In the following cases-

(1.) Whenever any ship on or near the coasts of the United Kingdom or any British ship elsewhere has been stranded or damaged, and any witness is found at any place in the United Kingdom, or

(2.) Whenever a British ship has been lost or is supposed to have been lost, and any evidence can be obtained in the United Kingdom as to the circumstances under which she proceeded to sea or was last heard of, the Board of Trade (without prejudice to any other powers) may, if they think fit, cause an inquiry to be made or formal investigation to be held, and all the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876, shall apply to any such inquiry or investigation as if it had been made or held under the eighth part of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854.

33. A formal investigation into a shipping casualty may be held at any place appointed in that behalf by the Board of Trade, and all enactments relating to the authority holding the investigation shall, for the purpose of the investigation, have effect as if the place so appointed were a place appointed for the exercise of the orninary jurisdiction of that authority.

Miscellaneous.”

34. Where under the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876, or any of then, a ship is authorised or ordered to be detained, any commissioned officer on full pay in the naval or military service of Her Majesty, or any officer of the Board of Trade or Customis, or any British consular officer may detain the ship, and if the ship after such detention or after service on the master of any notice of or order for such detention

                                                   pro- ceeds to sea before it is released by competent authority, the master of the ship, and also the owner, and any person who sends the ship to sea, if such owner or person be party or privy to the offence, shall forfeit and pay to Her Majesty a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds.

Where a ship so proceeding to sea takes to sea when on board thereof in the execution of his duty any officer authorised to detain the ship, or any surveyor or officer of the Board of Trade or Customs, the owner. and master of the ship shall each be liable to pay all expenses of and incidental to the officer or surveyor being so taken to sea, and also a penalty not exceeding one hundred pounds, or, if the offence is not pro- secuted in a summary manner, not exceeding ten pounds for every day until the officer or surveyor returns, or until such time as would enable him after leaving the ship to return to the port from which he is taken, and such expenses may be recovered in like manner as the penalty.

35. Where any order, notice, statement, or document requires, for the purpose of any provisions of this Act, to be served on the master of a ship, the same shall be served, where there is no master, and the ship is in the United Kingdom, on the managing owner of the ship, or if there is no managing owner, on some agent of the owner residing in the United Kingdom, or where no such agent is known or can be found, by affixing a copy thereof to the mast of the ship.

Any such order, notice, statement, or document may be served by delivering a copy thereof personally to the person to be served, or by leaving the same at his last place of abode, or in the case of a master by leaving it for him on board the ship with the person being or appearing to be in command or charge of such ship.

Any person who obstructs the service of any order, notice, statement, or document on the master of a ship shall incur a penalty not exceeding ten pounds, and if the owner or master of the ship is party or privy to such obstruction he shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

36. The name and address of the managing owner for the time being of every British ship registered at any port or place in the United Kingdom shall be registered at the custom house of the ship's port of registry.

Where there is not a managing owner there shall be so registered the name of the ship's husband or other person to whom the management of the ship is entrusted by or on behalf of the owner; and whose name is so registered shall, for the purposes of the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876, be under any person the same obligations, and subject to the same liabilities, as if he were the managing owner.

If default is made in complying with this section the owner shall be liable, or if there be more owners than one each owner shall be liable in proportion to his interest in the ship, to a penalty not exceeding in the whole one hundred pounds each time the ship leaves any port in the United Kingdom.

37. Whenever it has been made to appear to Her Majesty that the Government of any Foreign State is desirous that any of the provisions of the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876, or of any Act hereafter to be passed amending the same, shall apply to the ships of such State, Her Majesty may by Order in Council declare that such of the said provisions as are in such Order specified shall (subject to the limitations, if any, contained in the Order) apply, and thereupon, so long as the Order remains in force, such provisions shall apply (subject to the said limitations) to the ships of such State, and to the owners, masters, seamen, and apprentices of such ships, when not locally within the jurisdiction of such State, in the same manner in all respects as if such ships were British ships.

38. Where Her Majesty has power under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1851, or any Act passed or hereafter to be passed amending the same, to make an Order in Council, it shall be lawful for Her Majesty from time to time to make such Order in Council, and by Order in Council to revoke, alter, or add to any Order so made.

Every such Order in Council shall be published in the London Gazette, and shall be laid before both Houses of Parliament within one month after it is made, if Parliament be then sitting, or if not,

within one month after the then next meeting of Parliament.

Upon the publication of any such Order in the London Gazette, the Order shall, after the date of such publication, or any later date mentioned in the Order, take effect as if it were enacted by Parliament.

39. On and after the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven all fees pay- able in respect of the survey or measurement of ships under the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876, or in respect of any services performed by any person employed under the authority of the Passengers Act, 1855, shali continue to be paid to the superintendent of a mercantile marine office at such times and in such manner as the Board of Trade from time to time direct, but shall be paid into the receipt of Her Majesty's Exchequer in such manner as the Treasury from time to time direct, and shall be carried to and forin part of the Consolidated Fund of the United Kingdom.

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the hongkong government Gazette, 16th DECEMBER, 1876.

    On and after the same day the salaries of all surveyors appointed under the Merchant Shipping Acts, 1854 to 1876, and so much of the expenses connected with the survey and measurement of ships under those Acts, and of the salaries and expenses of persons employed under the Passengers Act, 1855, as has heretofore been paid out of the Mercantile Marine Fund, shall be paid out of moneys provided by Parliament, and the Treasury shall have the like control over such salaries and expenses as has heretofore bgen vested in the Board of Trade.

    There may be paid out of moneys provided by Parliament, to any wreck commissioner, judge of a court of survey, assessor, registrar of a court of survey, detaining officer, scientific referee, and other officer or person appointed under this Act, such salary or remuneration (if any) as the Treasury from time to time

direct.

    There may be paid out of moneys provided by Parliament all costs and compensation payable by the Board of Trade in pursuance of this Act.

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    40. For the purpose of punishment, jurisdiction, and legal proceedings an offence under this Act shall Legal proceedings in be deemed to be an offence under the Merchant Shipping Act, 1854.

41. In the application of this Act to Scotland,

case of offences.

Application of Act to

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'Judge of a county court" shall be deemed to include a sheriff and sheriff substitute, and

    The provision with respect to a prosecution not being instituted except by or with the consent of the Scotland. Board of Trade shall not apply.

Registrar of a county court" shall be deemed to include sheriff clerk, and

Application of Act to

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shall be deemed to include "chairman of a county" and "the recorder Ireland.

A master of the Supreme Court of Judicature" shall mean the Queen's and Lord Treasurer's

Remembrancer.

42. In the application of this Act to Ireland,

Judge of a county court

of any borough";

""

"Registrar of a county court" shall be deemed to include the clerk of the peace or registrar or other person discharging the duties of registrar of the court, of the chairman of a county, or the recorder of a borough";

"Stipendiary magistrate" shall be deemed to include any of the justices of the peace in Dublin

metropolis and any resident magistrate; and

“A master of the Supreme Court of Judicature" shall mean one of the masters of the Superior Courts of

Common Law in Ireland.

43. In the application of this Act to the Isle of Man,—

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Judge of a county court" shall mean the water bailiff;

Stipendiary magistrate" shall mean a high bailiff;

Application of Act to Isle of Man.

"Registrar of a county" shall mean a-clerk to a deemster or a clerk to justices of the peace;

"A master of the Supreme Court of Judicature" shall mean the clerk of the rolls.

44. Nothing in this Act shall apply to any vessel employed exclusively in trading or going from place Saving for colonial to place in any river or inland water of which the whole or part is in any British possession, and the inland waters. provisions of this Act relating to deck cargc. shall not apply to deck cargo carried by a ship while engaged

in the coasting trade of any British possession.

Repeal.

     45. On and from the commencement of this Act the Acts specified in the first part of the schedule hereto, Repeal of Acts. and on and from the first day of January one thousand eight hundred and seventy-seven the Acts specified in the second part of the schedule hereto, shall be repealed to the extent in the third column of that schedule mentioned: Provided that any officer appointed in pursuance of any such enactment shall be deemed to have been appointed under this Act, and any Order in Council made in pursuance of any such enactment shall be deemed to have been made under this Act, and this repeal shall not affect

(1.) Anything done or suffered under any enactment hereby repealed; nor

(2.) Any right, power, duty, obligation, or liability acquired, imposed, agcrued, or incurred under any

enactment hereby repealed; nor

(3.) Any penalty or punishment incurred in respect of any offence against any enactment hereby

repealed; nor

(4.) Any legal proceeding in respect of any such right, power, duty, obligation, liability, penalty, or

punishment, and any such legal proceeding may be carried on as if this Act had not passed.

SCHEDULE. PART 1.

ENACTMENTS REPEALED FROM COMMENCEMENT OF ACT.

Title.

Session and Chapter.

17 & 18 Vict. c. 104

The Merchant Shipping Act, 1854.

34 & 35 Vict. c. 110

36 & 37 Vict. c. 85

38 & 39 Vict. c. 88..

The Merchant Shipping Act, 1871

The Merchant Shipping Act, 1873 The Merchant Shipping Act, 1875

PART II.

Extent of repeal.

Sub-section (4) of section three hundred and one; so much of section three hundred and eighteen as requires the owner of a Ship to transmit the declar- ations therein mentioned; section four hundred and thirty-four; and section four hundred and thirty-seven from "and in case he so requires inclusive to the end of section; and section four hundred and forty-nine.

Section eleven.

Sections eleven, twelve, thirteen, and fourteen.

The whole Act.

"1

Session and Chapter.

ENACTMENTS REPEALED FROM 1ST JANUARY, 1877.

Title.

17 & 18 Vict. c. 104........ The Merchant Shipping Act, 1854 35 & 36 Vict. c. 73.......... The Merchant Shipping Act, 1872

Extent of repeal.

Sub-section (2) of section four hundred and eighteen.

Section fourteen.

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No. 223.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    The following Particulars and Conditions of Sale of Crown Land by Public Auction, to be held at British Kowloon, weather permitting, on Monday, the 18th day of December, 1876, at 2 P.M., are published for general information.

Lithographed Plans of the Lots to be sold, may be obtained at the Surveyor General's Office..

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th December, 1876.

Purticulars and Conditions of the letting by Public Auction Sale, to be held on Monday, the 18th day of December, 1876, by Order of His Excellency the Governor, of Twenty Lots of Crown Land, in the Village of Yau-ma-tee, in the Dependency of British Kowloon, for a term of 75 years.

PARTICULARS OF THE LOTS.

Boundary Measurements.

No.

of

Registry No.

LOCALITY.

Contents in

Annual

Upset

Rent.

Price.

N.

S.

E.

Sale.

w. Square ft.

feet. fret. feet. feet.

Kowloon Inland Lot.

1

151

Yau-ma-tee,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000

22.95

100.00

50

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

49

Do.,

48

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

22.95

100.00

10,000

22.95

109.00

47

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

46

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000,

22.95

100.00

63

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

62

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

9

61

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

10

60

Do.,

11

59

Do.,

12

58

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 1000 10,000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

22.95

100.00

22.95

100.00

10,000

22.95

100.00

13

57

Do.,

100.0 100.0

96.6 96.6

9,312

21.37

100.00

14

56

Do.,

100.0 100.0 -96.6

96.6

9,312

21.37

100.00

15

104

Do.,

100.0 100.0 105.0 105.0

10,500

24.10

100.00

16

105

Do.,

100.0 100.0 105.0 105.0

10,500

24.10

100.00

17

97

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

10,000

22.95

100.00

18

96

Do.,

19

103

Do.,

20

102

Do.,

100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 10,000

10,000

22.95

100.00

22.95

100.00

22.95

100.00

CONDITIONS OF SALE.

1. The highest bidder above the upset price shall be the Purchaser, and if any dispute arise between two or more bidders the Lot in dispute shall be put up again at a former bidding.

2. No person shall at any bidding advance less than $5.

3. Immediately after the fall of the hammer, the Purchaser shall sign the Memorandum of Agree- ment hereinafter contained for completing the purchase according to these conditions, and shall within Three Days of the day of sale pay into the Colonial Treasury a deposit of one half of the amount of Premium at which the Lot shall have been knocked down, and within one Calendar Month from the day of sale, at the aforesaid Treasury, pay the remaining half of the said premium.

4. The Purchaser of each Lot shall be entitled to and shall execute on demand a Lease from the Crown of the Peace or Parcel of Ground comprised in such Lot for 75 Years, to be computed from the 25th day of December, 1876, at such Annual Rental payable half yearly on the 24th day of June and the 25th day of December in every Year as is specified in the Particulars of such Lot hereinbefore contained; and such Crown Lease shall be subject to and contain all Exceptions, Reservations, Cove- nants, Clauses, and Conditions inserted in the Crown Leases of Inland Lots in the Colony of Hongkong. 5. The Purchaser of each Lot shall pay to the Surveyor General on behalf of Her Majesty The QUEEN, a Fee of $5 upon the execution of the Crown Lease thereof.

   6. The Purchaser of each Lot shall reclaim and raise the level of the present ground line of the whole area of his Lot, and also that of half the width of the streets adjoining or abutting into the said Lot, to a height of about two feet above the level of High Water mark, Spring Tides, or to such other level, or levels, as shall be given him from time to time by the Surveyor General. The Earth for this purpose to be obtained from such place or places in the immediate neighbourhood as shall be pointed out to the Purchaser by the Surveyor General. The whole of the work referred to herein, to be carried out, executed, and completed by the respective purchasers of each Lot, on or before the 1st day of May, 1877.

   7. Should the Purchaser neglect or fail to comply with these Conditions, his Premium or any portion thereof which may be paid shall be thereupon forfeited to Her Majesty, who shall be at full liberty either to enforce the Sale, or to re-sell the Property at such time and place, and in such manner

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876. 569

as to Her Majesty sharl seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

8. Possession of Lots Nos. 48, 49, 50, 51, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 96, 97, 102, 103, 104, and 105, shall be given to the respective Purchasers and deemed to have been taken by them on the day of sale, and possession of Lots 46, and 47, shall be given to the respective Purchasers, and deemed to have been taken by them, on the First day of January, 1877.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number of Sale

Lot.

Registry Number and

Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

NOTE.-A Copy of the sale plan and of these Conditions of Sale is deposited at the Yau-ma-tee Police Station, and at the Surveyor General's Office in Victoria, for the inspection of intending Purchasers.

No. 224.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    Notice is hereby given that, Christmas Day and Tuesday the 26th instant, as also New Year's Day, will be kept as public Holidays throughout the Government Departments.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th December, 1876.

No. 225.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

    It is hereby notified, that LUDWIG BEYER, Esquire, Consul for the Netherlands, has reported his return to the Colony, and his resumption of the charge of the Netherlands Consulate.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th December, 1876.

No. 226.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 27th instant, for the repairs of D'Aguilar

Street.

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th December, 1876.

No. 214.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Under 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 11 o'clock in the forenoon of Tuesday, the 2nd day of January next, and thereafter on the First Tuesday of every month, for the purpose of considering applications for granting or transferring Spirit Licences during the year 1877. Such applications must be lodged at the Police Magistrates' Office, at least ten days before each of the Sessions now notified.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876. 569

as to Her Majesty sharl seem fit, and in case of a re-sale the increase, if any, of the Premium or Purchase Money shall be retained by Her Majesty, and the deficiency, if any, and all Costs and Expenses shall be made good by the defaulter and be recoverable as liquidated damages.

8. Possession of Lots Nos. 48, 49, 50, 51, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 96, 97, 102, 103, 104, and 105, shall be given to the respective Purchasers and deemed to have been taken by them on the day of sale, and possession of Lots 46, and 47, shall be given to the respective Purchasers, and deemed to have been taken by them, on the First day of January, 1877.

MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BY THE PURCHASER. Memorandum that the person whose name is hereunder written has been declared the highest bidder for the Lot described in the foregoing Particulars of Sale and hereunder specified opposite to his said name and signature and does hereby agree to become the Lessee thereof under and subject to the foregoing Conditions of Sale and on his part to perform and abide by the said Conditions.

Number of Sale

Lot.

Registry Number and

Description of Lot Purchased.

Amount of Annual Rental. Premium at which

Purchased.

Signature of Purchaser.

NOTE.-A Copy of the sale plan and of these Conditions of Sale is deposited at the Yau-ma-tee Police Station, and at the Surveyor General's Office in Victoria, for the inspection of intending Purchasers.

No. 224.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    Notice is hereby given that, Christmas Day and Tuesday the 26th instant, as also New Year's Day, will be kept as public Holidays throughout the Government Departments.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th December, 1876.

No. 225.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

    It is hereby notified, that LUDWIG BEYER, Esquire, Consul for the Netherlands, has reported his return to the Colony, and his resumption of the charge of the Netherlands Consulate.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th December, 1876.

No. 226.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 27th instant, for the repairs of D'Aguilar

Street.

The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 16th December, 1876.

No. 214.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Under 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 11 o'clock in the forenoon of Tuesday, the 2nd day of January next, and thereafter on the First Tuesday of every month, for the purpose of considering applications for granting or transferring Spirit Licences during the year 1877. Such applications must be lodged at the Police Magistrates' Office, at least ten days before each of the Sessions now notified.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 30th November, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

572

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 16?? DECEMBER, 1876.

NOTIFICATION.

It is hereby notified to all persons interested in the Chinese Passenger Trade at this and the open Ports in China, that, under the provisions of Ordinance No. 5 of 1876, no vessel will be allowed to leave any of the above mentioned Ports on a voyage of more than seven days' duration, unless the Master of such ship shall be provided with a Licence under the hand of the Governor, and the public. seal of the Colony; or under the hand and seal of an Emigration Officer.

Harbour Department, Hongkong, 18th July, 1876.

POST OFFICE NOTICE.

H. G. THOMSETT, R.N., Emigration Officer, &c.

Unclaimed Correspondence, 15th December, 1876.

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1

(Chinaman) Andorfer, F. 2 Athie, Mrs. 1 Armbrust, S. M. 2

Erick James

Armstrong,

H. B.

Arnassan,

Letters. Papers.

}2

Maria, Mrs. 1

Olsen, Emil

Rosa, Miss

Assam Ronald, R. B. Rozario, J. P. Remedios,

Carolina

Sechtaqure,

Letters. Papers

1

Lets. Pprs.

Thomas, Denis 1 Thompson, G. M. 2 Taylor, William 1

Vandeleur, Col. 2

7

Webber, Capt. '1 regd. Wetherall,

Agnes} 1

Wallace, C. Williams,

Wm., form- erly of the P. & O. Str.

1

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Letters. Papers.

Derode, Monsr. 1 1

3 Davis, Q. A.

Forne, Wolf Hing, Tong

1 1

Mazzocchi,

Pompeo

1

Johnston, Jr., J. 1

Newman,

Enriquez, E.

1 regd.

James, J.,

formerly of

4

the Barbary

1

-

3

Fryer, Mr.

Taylor

On Ye

1

Francis, W. H.

Jameson, Andrew 1

Orban, Monsr. 1

1

Telman

Monsr.

Fenner, Mrs.

3

Silva, A. da

1

Bell, Mrs. A.

1

King, W. C.

1

Percy, Hiram

1

St. John, Miss 2

Berardi, Gaston 5

Gilbert, C.

2

Kakaldy, J.

1

G. Capt.

Smith, Charles 1

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Davies

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1

Plunket, The

Sale, G. H. J.

1

Bullock, T. L. 4

Gall, B.

1

Hon. Chas.

Self, Mr. C.,

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1

Gerosa, Charles 1

1

B., Mrs.

formerly of

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Goldenstein, J. 1

Larsen, Soren

2

the S S.

Baker, E. S.

Ghelsin,

London &

1

Baker, Mr.

Giovanni

Provincial

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Martaban

1

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1

Simpson, Capt. 1

Grinberg, J.

1

Colley, Edward 1

Capelle, J. T.

1

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surance Co.

Quang Hai Soon I

Schwartz, Lina 1 regd.

Smith, John

1

Lay, W. T.

1

Clark, W. M.

1

Galloway, John 1

Lobo, C.

Sayard, Capt.

1

1

Ryall, Hy.

Yan Cheong

1

2

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1

-

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Tallers, Wolf

1

May, Nathan

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Mackintosh, Jas. Marks, Mr.

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Teldinan, B. 1

Yan Alock 2

Yan Kong Cheong 2 Young Hing

1

Columbian

Welman, J. H. 1 Wade, H. T.

1

Yuen Tong Hook1

Yap Co Cheong 1

Yeek

For H. M. Ships.

Audacious

Letters.

2

Letter.

Egeria

1

Fly

Letter.

1

Growler

Letter.

1

Midge Ringdove

Letters,

2

Letters. Pprs

Victor Emanuel 2 Vigilant

2

For Merchant Ships.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Letters. Papers.

Abbey Cowper 9 1

Anglo Saxon 2

Duke of Abercorn 3 Dora

2

Hylton Castle 1 Helens

#

1

Anne

East Lamand

1

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1

Letters. Papers. May

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Letters. Papers.

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Sir Wm. Wallace4

5

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1

1

1

Miss Kilmansegg 1 2

Paraguay, s.s. Pearl s.s.

3

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1

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3

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4

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1

Edward Poussell 1

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2

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1

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Burmese, s.s.

1

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1

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Be', S.S.

1

Nicholson

Importer Invererne Italiano

4 1 regd.

Mount Wash-

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1

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1

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3

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1

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1

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1

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1

Prome, s.s.

1

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2

3

322

24

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4

2

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4

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1

1

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1

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1

4

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Yorkshire

3

Athen?um.

A. & E. Cohens, p.c. British Trade Journal. Bremer Handelsbladd. Builder. Brown, Mrs., Spelling

Bees.

City of Glasgow Life

Assurance Co. Christian Herald.

Court Journal. Courrier des Etats-Unis.

Daniel Deronda. Daily Recorder, June 17.

Emporio Pittoresco. Edinburgh Medical Mis-

sionary Society, (Quarterly paper).

Dixon, Miss Jennie, Ohio, (contains silk),

Books, &c., without Covers.

Echo de la Fronti?re. Eedicht Sammlung.

Freie Presse.

Geneeskundige Courant. Gazetta Musicale.

K?niglich Privilegirte Berlinische Zeitung.

Pall Mall Budget, July 7, and Sept. 1. Presse, Die.

Leisure Hour. Lloyd's Register.

Good Templar's Watch- Mail, The (2 Nos.)

word.

Home News.

Photographs. P. Ipsens Enke, p.c.

Detained for Postage.

1 Paper.

""

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2 Papers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 15th December, 1876.

Roman Zeitung.

Schweizer Grenz Post. Sentinella Bresciana. S. & C. Nordlinger, (Cot- ton Thread Samples.) Statesman.

Town & Country. The Times.

Umbrella Handles.

V?ddekampeni Cremona.

Weser Zeitung. Ward Lock & Tyler's List of Books, &c.

.2 Papers.

Keefe, Mrs. M. C., San Francisco, (2 cents),. McLaren, Wm., Revd., Prof., Knox-Col. Toronto, Canada, (20 cts.), 2 Parcels. Soenszan, F. A. W., Chief Officer Swedish Ship Louis de Geir,

..1 Letter.

Batavia, (12 cents),

THE

HONGKONG

GOVERNMENT GAZETTE,

16TH

DECEMBER,

1876.

573

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP. HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK, HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

DAY AND

.DATE.

THERMOMETER.

HOUR.

BARO-

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

WINDS

WEA- BARO- THER. [METER|

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER,

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO-

WINDS

0 TO 12.

WINDS

THER. METER

WEA-BARO- THER. METER

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO- THER. METER,

WINDS

0 TO 12.

RAIN FALL.

WEA-

In inches

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. | Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. [Wet. Direct. | Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

THER. during previous

24 hours.

C

Saturday,

9

9th

Dec.,

3

30.36 62.0 61.0 58.0 Noon? 30.33 64.0 67.0 59.5 63.0 58.5 30.29 64.0

b.c.

30.30 64.0

b.c.

63.0 59.0

b.c.

Sunday,

10th

Dec.,

9

30.32 62.0

:

Noon 30.26 | 64.0 66.0] 55,0| 63.0 58.0

3

30.21 63.0

:

::

61.0 58.0

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30.27 65.0

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67.0 60.0 NNE

2

b.

30.27 67.5]

62,5| 57.5| NE

4

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56,0 53,0| NE

4

b.c.

28.52 55.5

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5

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b.m.

30.30 66.069.0 60.0 67.0 61.0 ENE 30.28 67.0

2

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30.28 68.0 65.0 59.0 63.0 57,0] NE

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61.0 54.0 58.0 54.0 NE

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28.47 58.0 61,0 52,5 57,5 55,0 E

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30.25 68.5

63.0 56.5 NE

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b.c.m.

57.0 53.5 NE.

4

b.c.

28.44 59.0

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64.0 55.0 ENE

1

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30.24 65.0

61.5 57.5 NE

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6

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62.0 59.0

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30.22 66.0

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65.0 60.0 ENE

2

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11th

Dec.,

9

30.22 61.0

60.0 59.0

o.c.r.

30.19 66.0

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3

30.12 64.0

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12th

9

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63.0 62.0|

63.0 62.0|

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Dec.,

3

30.11 68.0

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9

Co

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:

:

:

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63.0 61.5

13th

Dec.,

3

Noon 30.18 68.0 69.0 62.0 67.0 62.5

30.15 69.0

True wind cannot be registered.

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:

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28.44 53.0

:

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58.5 56.0 E

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30.13 65.0

59.5 59.5 N

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55.0 55.0 E

4

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28.35 54.0

54.0 54.0 NE

5

f.r.

:

1

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2

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4

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0.60

63.0 62.0 ENE

1

o.r.

30.09 65.5

61.5 61.0 NE

2

r.r.

O.C.

30.14 67.0

65.0-63.0 Calm

0

o.r.

30 12 66.5

Do.

b.c.

b.c.

30.15 68.0 67.0 61.0 68.0 65.0 Calm

0

b.c.

:

15

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··

57.0 57.0 E

2 f.d.

28.28 55.0

..

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3

f.d.

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63.5 61.5 N

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2

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:

:

69.0 65.5 ENE

1 b.c.

:

30.11 67.5 64.0 59.5 65.5 62.5 NE 30.06 | 68.0

2

b.c.

64.0 62.0 ENE

2

b.c.m.

b.c.

30.18 68.6

: 8

67.0 63.0 NE

1

g.

30.14 68.5

67.5 63.0 N

2

b.c.m.

:

:

:

:

:

57.5 57.5 Calm

0

f.d.

28.35 57.0

:

57.0 56.0 NNE

2

c.d.

1.

58.5 56.5 58.5 58.5 NE

1

0.

28.32 59.0 60.0 55.0 59.0 58.5 NE

1

b.c.

0:80

0.60

:

:

:

60.5 59.5 NE

1

b.c.

28.30 64.0

:

62.0 61.0 NE

1

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:

59.5 57.5 NE

2

b.c.

28.39 58.5

..

C

58.5 57.0 E

2

b.c.m.

b.c.

68.0 64.0

b.c.

Thursday,

9

30.22 65.0

:

:

..

:

30.17 69.0 71.0 63.0 70.0 64.0 NNE 30.14 70.01

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THE HONGKONG government gAZETTE, 16TH DECEMBER, 1876.

NOTICE.

HE next Criminal Sessions of the Supreme

THE next Criminal Sensions today, the Eighteenth day of December, A.D., 1876, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order of the Court,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

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NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

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NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues- day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

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By Order,

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"THE CONTAGIOUS DISEASES

ORDINANCE, 1867."

T is hereby notified that the First Floor of the House hereinafter mentioned, that is to say, No. 105, Wellington Street, was on the Six- teenth day of December, 1876, pursuant to Sec- tion XXIII of the above Ordinance, declared by me under my Hand and Seal of Office to be an Unlicensed Brothel.

M. S. TONNOCHY, Acting Registrar General.

Registrar General's Office,

Hongkong, 16th December, 1876.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

In the matter of CHUN-SEE-KAI, OH-Yow- PAK and Loo-WING tra- ding in Copartnership as

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medicine dealers, at No. 36 C., Bonham Strand, Vic- toria, Hongkong, under the style of "SING-WO- CHEONG," Bankrupts. OTICE is hereby given that a Meeting of the Creditors of this Estate, will be weld before Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, Acting Registrar of the Court, at the Supreme Court House, Victoria, Hongkong, on Wednesday, the 27th day of December, 1876, at Eleven of the clock in the forenoon, for the purpose of the Creditors' assignee submitting to such meeting a statement of the Estate of the said Bankrupts, and for the purpose of declaring a dividend as provided in the 151st section of the "Bankruptcy Ordi- nance, 1864."

Dated this 16th day of December, 1876.

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Government Gazette.

No. 53.

Published by Authority.

VICTORIA, SATURDAY, 23RD DECEMBER, 1876.

VOL. XXII.

VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL OF HONGKONG.

No. 10 OF 1876.

MONDAY, 11TH DECEMBER, 1876.

PRESENT:

His Excellency Governor SIR ARTHUR Edward KENNEDY, K.C.M.G., C.B.

The Honourable the Chief Justice (Sir JOHN SMale).

The Honourable the Colonial Secretary (JOHN GARDINER AUSTIN, C.M.G.).

The Honourable the Acting Attorney General (JAMES RUSSELL).

The Honourable the Acting Colonial Treasurer (Charles May).

The Honourable PHINEAS RYRIE.

The Honourable HENRY LOWCOCK.

The Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK.

The Council meets this day at 2.30 P.M., by Special Summons.

The Minutes of the Meeting of Council held on the 16th November, 1876, are read and confirmed. The Deportation and Conditional Pardons Consolidation Ordinance is read a second time, and the

Council goes into Committee upon the clauses of the Bill.

  At the end of Section VIII, the Acting Attorney General proposes to add after the words "with the case", "and to remit him to Gaol to undergo any sentence not exceeding the whole of his original and commuted sentence."

Amendment adopted.

  After Section IX, the Acting Attorney General moves the insertion of the following clause, to be called Section X. "In all cases when it seems expedient that any prisoner convicted of "any crime and actually undergoing sentence of imprisonment should be released and deported "it shall be lawful for the Governor in Council to order such prisoner to be deported."

Clause adopted.

  In Section XVI, relating to lepers, the Acting Attorney General moves, that after the words "Chinese Authorities" be added the words "and on being found within this Colony a "second time, shall be liable to deportation by order of the Governor."

Motion carried.

Certain other verbal alterations and amendments are made, after which the Bill is com- mitted and passed, bearing the Title of "An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to consolidate and amend the Ordinances relating to Deportation, Conditional Pardons, the Branding and Punishment of certain Criminals, and the Ordinance No. 9 of 1857, entitled 'An Ordinance for better securing the Peace of the Colony,'"-being "No. 8 of 1876."

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23rd DECEMBER, 1876.

The Public Gambling Amendment Ordinance, 1876, is read a second time, and the Council goes into

Committee upon the clauses of the Bill.

In Section III, the words "for gain or lucre" are struck out.

 In Section IV, the Chief Justice, seconded by the Colonial Secretary, moves that the words "for gain or lucre" be struck out.

Debate ensues. The Council divides:-

For the Motion (5).

Mr. KESWICK.

Mr. Lowcock.

Mr. RYRIE.

THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

Against (2).

THE ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER. THE ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL.

The words "for gain or u?re" are accordingly struck out, and the Bill is committed and passed without further alteration, bearing the title of" An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the Advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to consolidate and amend the Law relating to Public Gambling,"-being "No. 9 of 1876."

The Piracy Ordinance is read a second time, and the Council goes into Committee upon the clauses

of the Bill.

  The Chief Justice moves, and the Honourable WILLIAM KESWICK seconds, the omission of clauses two and three on the ground that, though perfectly unobjectionable in themselves, their embodiment in an Ordinance is beyond the powers of the local Legislature, they being sections of Imperial Acts, which have reference to crime without the jurisdiction of this Colony, and are, as such, incapable of amendment by a local Ordinance.

The Governor intimates that, should the amendment be adopted by the Council, he consi- ders the best course would be to withdraw the Bill pending a reference to Her Majesty's Secretary of State.

The Council divides:--

Mr. KESWICK.

For the Amendment (4).

Against (3).

Mr. LowCOCK.,

Mr. RYRIE.

THE ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL. THE COLONIAL SECRETARY.

THE ACTING COLONIAL TREASURER.

THE CHIEF JUSTICE.

The amendment is therefore carried, and the Bill withdrawn.

The Post Office Ordinance, 1876, is read a second time, and a suspending clause having been inserted, it is committed and passed, bearing the Title of“ An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to amend the Law relating to the Postal Matters of the Colony,"-being "No. 10 of 1876."

Read a first time a Bill to regulate the Number of Passengers to be carried by Steamers plying between

Hongkong and Ma?ao and between Hongkong and Places on the Canton River.

His Excellency adjourns the Council at 4 P.M., until Monday, the 18th instant, at 2.30 P.M.

Read and confirmed, this 18th Day of December, 1876.

H. E. WODEHOUSE,

Clerk of Councils.

A. E. KENNEDY,

Governor.

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD DECEMBER, 1876. 577

HONGKONG.

ANNO QUADRAGESIMO

VICTORIA REGINE.

SIR ARTHUR EDWARD KENNEDY, -K.C.M.G., C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief.

No. 11 OF 1876.

An Ordinance enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, Title.

with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, to regulate the Number of Passengers carried by Steam-vessels plying between Hongkong and Macao, and between Hongkong and Places on the Canton River.

WHEE

[18th December, 1876.]

HEREAS it is expedient to regulate the number of Preamble,

passengers to be carried by steamers plying between Hongkong, Canton, and Macao, and to guard against accidents arising from overcrowding and other probable dangers: Be it enacted by the Governor of Hongkong, with the advice of the Legislative Council thereof, as follows:-

I. This Ordinance may be cited as Ordinance, 1876."

"The River Steamers' Short title.

II. Three days after the passing of this Ordinance, if any steam- Steamers leav- ship shall leave the waters of the Colony of Hongkong for Canton, ingilongkong, or for any place on the Canton river, or for Macao, having on Macao, or Can- ton only allow- board a greater number of passengers than in the proportioned to carry a of two passengers for every three tons of the registered net tonnage limited nun- of such steam-ship, the owner or master thereof, shall be liable to ber of passen- a p?nalty not exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, in addition gers. to a penalty of five dollars for every passenger on board in excess of the proportion of two passengers for every registered three tons (net) of the said steam-ship.

to fetch only a

III. Three days after the passing of this Ordinance, if any steam- Steamers from ship shall enter the waters of the Colony of Hongkong, having Canton and passengers on board, from Canton or from places on the Canton Macao allowed river, or from Macao, in excess of the proportion of two passengers limited num- for every three tons of the registered net tonnage of such steam- ber of passen- ship, the owner or master thereof, shall be liable to a penalty not gers to Hong- exceeding two hundred and fifty dollars, in addition to a penalty kong.

of five dollars for every passenger on board, in excess of the

proportion of two passengers for every registered three tons (net)

of the said steam-ship.

IV. All penalties for offences against this Ordinance, may be Penalties how recovered in a summary way before a Stipendiary Magistrate.

Passed the Legislative Council of Hongkong, this 18th day of December, 1876.

levied.

H. E. WODEHOUSE, Clerk of Councils.

No. 227.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    Tenders will be received at this Office, until Noon of the 2nd of January, 1877, for the repairs of Queen's Road West.

    The Specification can be seen on application at the Surveyor General's Office, where also a proper Form of Tender may be obtained.

The Government will not bind itself to accept the lowest or any Tender.

By Command,

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd December, 1876.

No. 228.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

    It is hereby notified that PUN-A-KO, Police Constable No. 256, has been dismissed from the Police Force for misconduct.

By Command,

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd December, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN,

Colonial Secretary.

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THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD DECEMBER, 1876.

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THE HONGKONG

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23RD

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1876.*

HARBOUR OFFICE.

STONE CUTTERS' ISLAND.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT THE UNDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

CAPE D'AGUILAR. HEIGHT 170 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP

HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

VICTORIA PEAK. HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

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Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

24 hours.

63.0 62.0

b.c.

30.12 68.0

67.0 63.0] ENE

1

b.

..

Dec.,

3

30.10 70.0

69.0 62.0

b.c.

b.c.

:

30.12 | 70.0 71.0 63.0 70.0 64.0 NE 30.10 71.0

2

b.c.

71.0 64.0 N

4

b.c.

30.05 72.0

..

:

30.09 | 68.0 30.10 69.5 67.0 61.5 66.5 63,0 NE 71.5 68.0 N

:

64.5 61.0 NE

3

b.c.m.

61.0 59.0 Calm

0

..

o.m. 28.33 58.0

58.0 57.0 E

2

b.m.

3

b.c.m.

..

64,0 56.5 64.0 58.0 N

2

b.c.m. 28.32 62.0 62,0 56.0 62.0 59.0 NE

3

b.m.

0.00

(

3

co

b.c.m.

:

..

63.0 57.5 N

4

b.c.m. 28.28 63.0

:

:

..

62.0 58.0 N

5

b.c.m.

:

Sunday,

9 30.21 56.0

55.0 51.0

b.

30.15 61.0

59.0 51.0 NNW

4

b.

30.14 64.5

57.0 50.0 N

6

b.m.

**

51.0 49.5 NW

4

b.c.m. 28.31 | 48.0

48.5 45.0] NNE

5

b.m.

17th

Dec.,

Noon 30.16 | 60.0 61.0 56.0 59.0 51.0|

b.

3: 30.12 62.5|

:

:

..

61.0 53.0

b.

:

30.16 62.070,5 54.5| 65.0 55.0| NNE 20.14 64.0

2

b.

30.13 66.0 64.0 52.5 63.0 53.0|| N

6

b.m.

: ?

69.5 47.0 55.0 46.0] NW

2

b.c.m. 28.31 | 53.0 54.0, 46.0 53.0 48.5 N

4

b.m.

0.00

66.0 63.0 NE

2

30.08 67.5

66.0 50.5 N

b.m.

:

Monday,

9

30.27 | 55.5

..

54.0 48.0

30.23 59.0

:

18th

Dec.,

3

Noon 30.25 | 59.5 62.0 52.5 58.0 50.0 30.20 61.0

2

:

60.0 50,0

Tuesday,

19th

Dec.,

9

30.31 58.0

57.0 52.0

Noon 30.28 | 60.0 62.0 55.0 60.0 54.0

3 30.22 60.0]

:

..

59.0 55.0

Wednesday,

9 30.30 61.0

20th

Dec.,

3

Co

Noon 30.30 | 64.0 65.0 58.0 63.0 57.0

30.24 65.01

64.0 58.0

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60.0 56.0

True wind cannot be registered.

Do.

b.

58.0 50.0 N 30.24 62.0 66.0 53.0 62.0 52.0 N

2

b.

30.21 64.0]

58.0 50.5 N

4

b.m.

..

:

1 b.

30.22 64.5 67,0 57.0 62.0 53,0 1,

?:

3

b.m.

b.

30.22 64.0

:

:

66.0 55.0 Calm

O

b.

30.17 65.0

62.0 53.0 E

8

b.m.

:

?

b.c.

30.25 62.0

220

b.c.

C

b.c.

30.24 63.0

::

60.0 55.0 NE

2

b.

30.19 63.5

30.29 | 62.0 68.0 66.0 62,0 56.0 ENE

1

b.

:

63.0 57.0 ENE

2

b.

30.19 64.5

::

58.0 52.5 NE

4 b.c.

30.2164.0 65.5 56.0 58.5 53.0 NE

5

b.m.

59.0 53.5 NE

4

b.c.

b.c.

30.27 63.0

b.c.

1959

62.0 56.0 NNW

2 g.

30.21 64.0

30.28 64.0 65.0 59.0 65.0 58.0 NNE

1

g.

:

:

b.c

30.25 66.0]

67.0 59.0] NE

2

:

g.

30.19 64.5

:

::

63.0 56.0 N

4

b.c.

30.23 64.5 63.5 52.0 62.5 55.0 N

4

b.c.m.

64.0 55.5 N

3

b.c.m.

Thursday,

21st

Dec.,

9 30.33 62.0

61.0 58.5

b.c.

Noon 30.30 | 66.0 68.0 60.0 65.0 61.0]

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b.c.

30.29 65.0] 65.0 59.0 NE 30.29 66.0 68.0 61.0 67.0 60.0 NE

2 b.c.

g.m.

30.24 65.0 63.0 60.0 N 30.23 66.0 68.5 59.5 68.0 64.0 N

3

b.c.

2

b.c.

3

30.26 67.0

66.0 60.0

b.c.

30.26 68.0

:

:

69.0 63.0 SW

1

g.m.

30.1966.0

65.0 63.0 E

2

b.c.

Friday, 9

22nd

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30.32 61.0| 60.0 58.5 Noon 30.29 64.0 67.5 59.0 63.0 58.0 3 30.25 64.0

:

..

:

63.0 58.0

b.c.

b.c.

b.c.

30.28 65.0

61.5 59.0 NNE 30.30 66.0 70.0 60.0 66.5 60.0 NNE

2 b.

1 b.c.

30.23 67.0

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30.27 66.0

:

67.0 60.0 ENE 2 b.c.

:

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:

:

:

:

:

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55,0 46 5 NW

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:

55.0 50.0 N

3

b.m.

51.0 43.5 N

56.0 46.0 55,0 45,0 N

1

b.c.m. 28.38 48.0

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56.0 46.0 N

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b.c.m. 28.36 | 58.0||

::

48.0 43.0 NE

2

b.m.

:

1

b.m.

0.90

J

54.5 46.0 E

1

b.m.

:

19

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4

b.a.n. 28.4" | 51.0

51.0 48.0 E

4

b.m.

57.0 49.0 54.0 48.0 NW

3

b.c.m. 28.42 54.5 55.0 48.0 55.0 51.0 E

4

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:

225

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2

b.c.m. 28.37 | 55.0|

:.

55.0 51.0 E

4

b.m.

: 8:

0.00

56.0 50.0 NW

1

o.m.

28.43 53.0|

:

53.0 49.0] ENE

3

c.in.

58.0 52.0 57.5 51.0 NE

1

0.m.

28.45 | 56.0 57.0 50.0] 56,0 52.5 ENE

2

c.m.

0.00

:

58.5 52.0 NE

1

b.c.m. 28.38 | 57.0]

:

58.5 53.0 NE

2

o.m.

28.44 54.0

::

:

56.0 52.0 ENE

2

b.c.

:

54.0 52.0 NNE

3

b.c.

66.0 58.0 66.0 59.5 NE

o.m.

28.43 57.0 58.0 52.0 57.0 53.0] NE

3

o.c.in.

0.00

:

:

:

66.0 59,5 NE

1

b.c.m. 28.39 58.0|

:

:

58.0 56.0 NNE

1

o.m.

61.0 56.5 N

3

co

b.m.

56.5 53.0 NE

2

b.c,. 28.43 | 55.0

55.0 53.0 E

2

b.m.

:

:

STATE OF WEATHER:-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached);

30.23 67.0 69.0 57.0 65.0 57.5 NE 30.21 67.5

at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). drizzling rain; f. foggy; 9. gloomy; h. hail; 7. lightning; m. misty (bazy); o. overcast; p. passing showers; q. squally; 7. rain; s. snow; t. thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects NOTE:-Achar (-) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

4

b.c.

61,5 53.0 58.5 54.0 NE

4

62.0 58.0| NE

3

b.m.

:

:

:

57.5 52.5 NE

3

b.c.m. 28.44 59.0 59.0 52.0 59.0 56.0 E b.c.m. 28.40 | 60.0

4

b.m.

0.00

--

:

50.0 56.0 E

4

b.m.

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

Description of Wind.

Calm

Light Air Light Breeze

Figures

Illustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

to denote

Rate of the Wind

per Hour in Miles.

the Force

of the

Wind.

Just sufficient to give steerage way..

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth water....

1

In which she could just carry in chose, Double Reefs and Jib, &c. full and by

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail Under Storm Staysail

3 to 4

(5 to 6

Royals, &c.

21

Single Reefs and T. G. Saus.

31

37

Triple Reefs, &c...

Close Reefs and Courses

70

Bare Poles.

CRORE

0 to 2

3

10

11 15

16 20

25

26 30

36

44

45 52

53 60

61 69

80

above 80

07234SSZBG012

NODOROH=888

5

8

?

11

Gentle Breeze

Moderate Breeze.

Fresh Breeze -

G

Strong Breeze

7

Moderate Gale..

Fresh Gale..

9

Strong Gale

10

Whole Gale

11

12

Storm..

Hurricane..

1876.

581

582 THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 23RD DECEMBER, 1876.

No. 229.

GOVERNMENT NOTIFICATION.

     The following Notices to Mariners, received from the Admiralty, are published for general information.

By Command,

?

Colonial Secretary's Office, Hongkong, 23rd December, 1876.

J. GARDINER AUSTIN, Colonial Secretary.

The substance of this Notice, as soon as it is received on board, is to be inserted in red ink on the Charts affected by it; and introduced into the margin, or otherwise into the page, of the Sailing Directions to which it relates. See Instructions, Navigation and Pilotage, p. 172.

NOTICE TO MARINERS.

(No. 112.)

CHINA.

FORMOSA, NORTH COAST.

Sunken Rock Near the Entrance of Ke-Lung Harbour.

     Information has been received from Vice-Admiral A. P. Ryder, Contander-in-Chief of H.M. Ships on the China station, that H.M.S. Audacious, drawing 23 feet, recently touched, at about 2 miles northward of Ke-lung harbour, on what there is good reason to believe was a sunken rock.

     The rock is stated to lie W. by N. about 11?2 miles from Ke-lung island, and is supposed to be a pinnacle, as at the time of the vessel touching, no soundings could be obtained from the chains with 14 fathoms of line. The weather being unfavourable, the position of the rock could only be approximately determined.

An examination of the locality will be made and further Notice given when the position of this rock shall be esta- blished.

[ The Bearing is Magnetic. Variation 1° Westerly in 1876.] - By Command of their Lordships, ..

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 8th September, 1876.

FREDK. J. EVANS, Hydrographer.

      This Notice affects the following Admiralty Charts:-Formosa island and strait, No. 1968; Ke-lung harbour, No. 2618; scale, m—5 inches: Also, China Sea Directory, Vol. III., pages 252, 253.

The information contained in this Notice is to be carefully considered, to be noted in the Sailing Directions, and compared with the chart when the ship is navigating the parts to which it refers.

Hydrographic Notice. (No. 23.)

CHINA SEA DIRECTORY, VOL. 3. NOTICE No. 4.

The following information has been derived from various sources:

All Bearings are Magnetic. Variation 0° 30′ East in 1876.

MIRS BAY.-GRASS ISLAND.-A rock on which the German ship of war Cyclop recently grounded has been found to lie in the passage between Grass island and North Gow islet; it is situated about a cable to the westward of the islet which lies near the west side of North Gow, and where a depth of 9 fathoms was formerly marked on the chart.

                                                                    The rock has a depth of 6 feet, and consists of three heads rising steeply from the bottom within an area of 20 square yards; there is a depth of 7 fathoms within a short distance of the rock.*

Much caution is required in navigating the channel between Grass island and North Gow. The Cyclop had, previous to grounding, twice passed through the channel and found no less than 3 fathoms water.

Variation 0° 45' Westerly in 1876.

HUNGHWA CHANNEL.-KERR ISLAND.-One mile S.E. by E. from the south-east point of Kerr island, and 12 miles SW. S. from the pagoda on Vangan point, there is a rock having less than 6 feet water.?

Variation 1° Westerly in 1876.

DOUBLE PEAK ISLAND.-A rock above water lies N. by W. one cable distant from the west point of Double Peak island. ?

      PIH-SEANG ISLANDS.-A reef extends half a mile in a north-easterly direction from the north-easternmost of the Phi- seang islands. The sea breaks on the reef.

Hydrographic Office, Admiralty, London, 26th August 1876.

* Information from Nachrichten f?r Seefahrer, No. 31 of 1876.

See Admiralty Charts:-China, Hong Kong to Liau-tung, No. 1,262; China, sheet 2, Hong Kong to Chelang point, No. 1,962; Mirs bay, No. 1,964: Also, China Sea Directory, vol. 3, page 126.

+ See Admiralty Charts:-China, sheet 5, Port Matheson to Ragged point, No. 1,761; Haitan strait, No. 1,985; scale, m-1 inch: Also, China Sea Directory, vol. 3, p. 189.

Inf.rmation from Nachrichten f?r Seefahrer, No. 15 of 1876.

See Admiralty Charts: Islands petween Formosa and Japan, with the adjacent coast of China, No. 2,412; China, sheet 6, Ragged point to Pih-ki- shan, No. 1,754; Sam-sal? bay and inlet, No. 1,988: Also, China Sea Directory, vol. 3, pp. 280, 281.

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1

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formerly of the S. S. Estepona

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.1

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.1

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opened and returned to the writers.

General Post Office, Hongkong, 29th December, 1876.

1876.

HARBOUR OFFICE.

METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER AT 1.

STONE CUTTERS ISLAND.

Cape d'Agullar. HEIG

NDERMENTIONED STATIONS.

0 FEET.

POLICE STATION, GAP

HEIGHT 1,300 FEET.

THERMOMETER.

DAY AND

DATE.

BARO-

HOUR.

METER

WINDS

0 TO 12. Attd. Max. Min, Dry. Wet. Dilect. | Force.

WINDS

!

WINDS

WINDS

THERMOMETER.

WEA-BARO-

0 T 12.

WEA-B to-

THERMOMETER.

THERMOMETER.

VICTORIA PEAK.

THERMOMETER.

0 TC 12.

WEA BARO-

0 TO 12.

WEA-BARO-

THER. METER

THER. METER:

THER. METER

THER. METER

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry Wet. Direct. Force.

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct.

Force.

HEIGHT 1,823 FEET.

WINDS

0 TO 12. WEA-

Attd. Max. Min. Dry. Wet. Direct. Force.

RAIN FALL.

In inches

THER. during previous

24 hours.

30.3955.0

Dec.,

3

9 30.35 56.

56.5

54.0 53.51

Saturday, 9 23rd Noon | 30.34 60.0 65.5 54.0, 59.0 53.5 30.28 62.0)

b.c.

30.3359.0

57.0 52.5 NNE

2

b.

30.3165.0

66.0 53.0 N

4

b.m.

51.0 47.0 NE

2

b.m.

28.50 51.0:

| 51.0 19.0 NE

1

o.b.m.

b...

30.33 60.0 67.0 54.0 62.0' 55.0; N

2

b.

30.31 66.0 66.0 52.0: 65.0 57.0 N

3

b.m.

:

58.5 46.5 55.0 49,5 NE

2

b.m.

28.47 | 55.0 56,5 48.0 55.0 52.0 Calm

0

b.m.

0.00

61.0 54.01

b.

30.29 64.01

64.0 57.0: NE

2

b.

30.25 68.5|

67.0 58.5 N

3

CO

b.m.

58.0, 49.0 Calm

0

b.m.

28.44 57.0

56.5 52.5 Calm

0

b.m.

:

:

3 30.26 1.0

?

Tuesday,

?

00

???

Sunday,

24th Noon

Dec.,

Monday,

25th Noon

Dec

30.31 56.0

55.0; 58.01

30.29 62.0, 63.0; 53.0 61.0 56.0

30.2564.0.

30.31 62.0

63.0 60.0

60.0 59.0

10.26 | 62.5| 67.0 59,0] 61,0 59,0|

29.23 66,0

9 30.33 64.0

65.0 57.0

63 0 57.0

Noon 30.30 | 67.5, 68.0 58.5 67.0 57.5 30.265,0

30.3561.0;

2:

55.5; 55,0

b.m.

30.32 59.01

60 0.54.0 N

2

b.

30.27 65.0!

60.0 55.0 N

3

b.c.m.

?

::

52.01 48.0 NE

2

b.c.m. 28.46 | 52.0|

52.0 50.0 E

3

b.m.

60.0 62.0 538.0 59.0 54.5

b.

30.30 | 60.0 65.0) 53,5; 60.0 55.0] SW

3

D.

30.28 66.0 69.0 52.0 65.0 57.5 SE

1

b.in.

66.0 53.0!

b.

30.27 62.0

:

:

b.m.

30.27 60.0

:

:

62.5 56.0 SW

??

2

b.

30.22 67.00

67.0 58.0 W

I

b.m.

61.0 55.0 NE

2

b.

60.24 64.01

60,0 54.0 N

3

b.m.

:

:

:

::

:

26th

Noon

Dec12

Wednesday,

27th

Dec.,

3

Thursday,

9

60.0 58.0

b.

80.82 64.0

Dec.,

3

28th Noon 80.31 63.0 69.0; 59.0 62.0) 57.5 30.24 63.0

b.

62.0 58.0

b.c.

Friday,

61.0 60.0

29th

Dec.,

3

:

:

True wind cannot be registered.

Do.

b.c.

30:28. 64.0)

54.0 65.0 59,0 ENE

2

b.c.

80.24 65.0 67.5) 52.0 60,0 55,0| NE

影:

4

b.m.

b.m.

30.25 61.

:

65,0 59.0! ENE

Co

g.

30.20 65.0

b.

30.30 | 68.0]

61.5 60.0 ENE

2

b.c.

30.24 65.00

65.0|

:

:

:

61.5; 56.0 NNE

4

b.c.ni.

61.0 58.5 NE

4. b.c.m.

b.

30.30 | 68.01 69,0| 60,0| 69.0 63.0 ENE

2

b.

30.24 | 66.5 65.0 59.0 63,01 59,0| NE

5

b.c.m.

b.

30.26 68.0!

69.0 60.0; ENE

2

b.c.

30.196.0

63.0 59.5 NE

3

b.c.m.

:

:

b.

30,30 68.0

:

67.0 59.0 N

1

b.

30.25 66.5'

66.9 57.0 N

3

b.m.

b.

30.31 68.0 71.0 59.0 72.0 61.0 NE

2

b.

30.25 €8.5 67.0 59.0 66.5 57.0 NE

4

b.c.m.

64.0 58.0

?

30.29 68.0

68.0 61.0 NE

4

b.

30.22 68.0

64.0 57.0 NE

5

b.m.

:

:

:

62.5 58.0 ENE

2

3

30.26 65.5|

:

60.0 56.5 NE

5

b.m.

:

:

?

:

:

A

:

:

:

30.31 | 64.0.72.0] 60:0| 65%%

30.25 66.0

ENE

2

b.

30.2766.0 67.0 58.0 61.0 57.0 NE

4

b.m.

:

:

6.5 61.0 ENE

1

b.

30.2167.0

:

:

61.5 57.0 NE

4

b.m.

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

:

58.0 48.6 56.0 50.0 NE

1

b.c.m. 28.44 49.0 57.0 48.0 49.0 47.0 NW

4

b.c.

0.00

!

:

54.0 49 5 NE

1

b.m.

28.40 51.0

..

:

52.0, 51,0| NW

4

b.c.

54.0 18.0 NE

4

++

b.c.m. 28.45 52.0

5.0 49.5 NE

4

b.m.

58.0 17.5, 57.0 39.5| NE

3

b.c.m. 28.43 56.0 56.0 47.0 56.0 52.0 E

4

b.c.

0.00

:

::

57.5 52.0 NW

3

0.m

28.39 55.0

..

55,5* 2.0 E

3

b.c.

1

69.

56.5 55,0| NE

58.5 63.0 60.0 ENE

?

b.c.m. 28.45 54.0

55.0 1.0 E

3

c.p.f.

:

C

3

b.c.m. 28.45 | 61.0 60;0| 47.0 61.0 56.51

3

b.m.

'*

::

:

61.5 51.0 ENE

ENE

2

b.c.m. 28.42 | 62.0

62.9

61.5 56.0 E

b.c.m.

:

:

??? ???

61.0 52.0|| NW

3

b.c.m. 28.48 | 57.0|

57.0 51.5 ENE

2

b.?.

00:0

:

0.00

:

64.0 56.0 63.5 58.0 NE

58.5 51.0 NNE..

4

b.m.

28.46 62.0 62.5 55.0 62.0 54.0 E

4

b.m.

0.00

5

LO

b.m.

28.40 60.0

:

56.0 53.0 E

3

b.m.

28.46 54.0

:??

?

::

60.0 55.0 E

5

b.m.

:

54.0 53.0 E

4

o.m.

64.5 52.5 58.5 63.0 E

3

b.m.

28.45 58.0 62.0 51.0 58.0 55.0 E

3

fb.m.

0.00

57.5 53.0 Calm

0

b.qm. 28.40 58.0

:

58.0 55.0 Calm

0

b.m.

b.m.

30.26 66.0

..

67.0 62.0]

b.m.

b.m.

30.20 68.0

..

登:

64.0 61.0 Calm

0,b.

!

30.19 67.5|

b.

b.

::

63.5 60.0 N 30.19 67.0 65.5 58.0 64.0 60,5 NE 65.0 61.5 E

30.14 08.0

9 30.26 62.0

Noon 30.23 66.0 67.0 59.0 65.0 59.0| 30.17; 68.01

30.24 68.0 70.0 60.0 69.5 60.0 SW 67.0 64.0 SW

STATE OF WEATHER:-6. blue sky; c. clouds (detached); d. 'rizzling rain; ?. foggy ; g. gloomy; M. bair, 2 lightning; m. misty (hazy); o. overcast ; p. passing showers; q. squally; r. rain; s. snow; & thunder; u. ugly (threatening) appearance of weather; v. visibility. Objects at a distance unusually visible; w. wet (dew). NOTE :—A bar (—) under any letter augments its signification, thus f. very foggy; r. much rain; r. heavy and continuing rain, &c., &c.

2

b.c.m.

62.5 55.0 NW

1.

b.c.m. 28.41 58.0

?3.53.0 NE

2

o.m.

2

b.m.

65.0 55.0 63,5 58.0 NE

1

J.m.

63.5 58.0 Calm

b.c.m. 28.41 62.0 62.5 55.5/2.0 57.0 Calm b.c.m. 28.37 | 63.0 45.0 58.0 Calm

0

b.m.

0.00

0

b.m.

Figures

to denote

the Force

of the

Wind.

11

Description of W

Figures

· Blustrations of the power of the Wind as regards a well-conditioned Man-of-War or First-class Clipper Ship.

Rate of the Wind per Hour in Miles.

to denote

the Force

of the

4lm

ight t

Light Breese

Ger B

muderate

? Fresh Breeze

Song Breeze Moderate Gale. 'Fresh Gale

Strong Gale

Whole Gale

Just sufficient to give steerage way.

With which the above Ship with all sail ( 1 to 2 knots set and clean full would go in smooth

water...

In which she could just carry in chase, full and by ......................

3 to 4 15

5 to 6

Royals, &c.

Single Reets and T. G. Sails.

Double Reefs and Jib, &c. Triple Reefs, &c..

Close Reefs and Courses

In which she could just bear close-reefed Main Topsail and reefed Foresail

Under Storm Staysail

Hurricane.

Bare Poles...

0 to 2

10

15

20

25

Wind.

30

31

36

37

44

45

52

8

53

60

9

61 69

10

70

80

11

above 80

12

568

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT

GAZETTE,

30TH DECEMBER, 1876.

:

THE HONGKONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 30TH DECEMBER, 1876.

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

CHINESE IMPERIAL

NOTICE.

-539

R. WILHELM CARL ENGELBRECHT

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in 8 PER CENT. LOAN OF 1874. MON FUSTAU, JUNR., is authorized to UNIts Summary Jurisdiction, on every Tues-

day, at Ten o'clock in the forenoon.

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar:

SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG.

NTIL further notice, the Court will sit in its Original Jurisdiction on Mondays and Thursdays.

UNTIL

By Order,

F. S. HUFFAM, Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOTICE-LUM TUC Wnger contractor, at

on the trade of Scavenger Contractor, at No. 23, in Hillier Street, under the style of "Tuck Wo,” having been adjudged Bankrupt under a Petition for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in the Supreme Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, on the Twenty-eighth day of De-` cember, A.D. 1876, is hereby required to sur- render himself to Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, the Acting Registrar of the said Court, at the first meeting of his Creditors, to be held before the said Acting Registrar, on the Twelfth day of January, A.D. 1877, at Eleven of the clock in the forenoon of that day precisely, at the Court House.

Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, the Official Assignee, and Messrs. Stephens & Holmes are the Solicitors acting in the Bankruptcy.

A Public Sitting will hereafter be appointed by the said Court for the said Bankrupt to pass his final examination, and to make application for his discharge, of which sitting notice will be given in the Hongkony Government Gazeti

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that in con

formity with the stipulation contained in the Bonds of this Loan, the following numbers of Bonds to be paid off at par, in Hongkong on the 31st of December, and in Lidon, on the 19th of February next, when the In. rest thereon will cease to be payable, were this ay Drawn at he Offices of the HONGKONG AND HANGHAI B NKING CORPORATION, situate No: 31 L m- trd Street, in this City, in the pr?s

f

1 r. GEORGE HENRY BURNETT, Lccountant of aid Corporation, and of the undersigned Notary.

12

32

51

Numbers of Bonds Drawn.

-

314 BONDS Nos. :—

318 1818 2719 3611 4520 5418 937 1830 2740 3626 4533 5430 944 1841 2742 3644 4550 544 77 976 1880 2767 3668 4575 5462 -91 993 1893 2786 3695 4586, 5482 115 1003 1911 2812 3719 4608 5518 1024 1921 2831 34628 5531 156 1043 1956 2856 3752 4652 5543 173 10659672869 3766 4674 5580 183 1098 1989 2883 3787 4687 5598

127

At the first Meeting of Creditors the Actin, Registrar will receive the proofs of the Debts of Creditors, and the Creditors may choose an As- signee or Assignees of the. Bankrupt's Estate | 412 and Effects.

         Notice is also hereby given to all Persons in- debed to the said Bankrupt, or that have any of his Effects, not to deliver the same but to the said Acting Registrar.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF HONGKONG IN BANKRUPTCY.

NOT

TOTICE.-HO POON and SIT MOONG LUEN, both of Victoria, in the Colony of Hong- kong, lately trading in co-partnership & Mer- chants under the style or firm of "Shang.” having been adjudged Bankrupts under a tion for adjudication of Bankruptcy, filed in . Supreme Court of Hongkong in Bankruptcy, on the Fourteenth day of December, A.D. 1876, are hereby required to surrender themselves to Frederick Sowley Huffam, Esquire, the Acting Registrar of the said Court, at the first Meeting of their Creditors, to bed before the said Acting Registrar on the Twenty-ninth day of Tan try, A.D. 1877, Eleven o'clock in the foren n precisely, a the said Court.

The said Frede ch Sowley Huffam, Esquire, s the fficial Ass gnee Messrs. Sharp, Toller citors in the matter of the

John are the

aid Petition.

A Public Sitting will be appointed by the said -court for the said Bankrupts to pass their final examination, of which sitting notice will be given in the Hongkong Government Gazette.

At the first meeting of Creditors, the Acting Registrar will receive the proofs of the debts of Creditors, and the Creditors may choose an As- signee or Assignees of the Bankrupt's Estate and Effects.

All persons who have possession of any of the Effects of the said Bankrupts must deliver the same to the Official Assignee, and all debts due to the said Bankrupts must be paid to the said Official Assignee.

Supreme Court House,.

30th December, 1876.

212 1114 2002 2916 3802 4701 5602 225 1129 2036 2921 3821 4733 5632 246 1141 2060 2946 3855 4751 5651 271 1162 2068 2975 3880 4779 5665 291 1183 2097 2988 3886 4794 5691 30% 1204 2120 3007 3920 4810 5702 323 1238 2126 3037 3924 4831 5721 345

1257 2152 3046 3942 4858 5752 361 1261 2170 3078 3964 4878 5764 381 1282 2186 3088 3998 4881 5782 1307 2211 3117 4009 4909 5812 423 1333 2225 3121 4030 4927 5822 444 1345 2246 3148 4050 4951 5850 464 1362 2263 3173 4079 4967 5870 491 1397 2285 3185 4082 5000 5890 512 1413 2316 3220 4102 5012 5920 585 1439 2332 3239 4138 5032 5928 553 1450 2356 3256 4160 5042 5942 563 1465 2366 3277 4164 5076 5967 584 1489 2384 3296 4199 5083 5981 617 1510 2416 3307 4205 5105 6003 6.5 1527 2422 3333 4222 5140 6039

7 1546 2442 3348 4244 5147 6045 668 *565 2472 3380 4279 5174 6067 690

2485 3384 4299 5186 6096 707 1614 2502 3403 4303 5201 6118 733 1623 2531 3421 4322 5221 6139 760 1648 2560 3445 4353 5246 6156 779 1673 2580 3466 4364 5269 6171 797 1695 2600 3497 4394 5290 6187 806 1705 2616 3517 4410 5304 6212 822 1725 2638 3533 4427 5326 6225 843 1753 2651 3558 4453 5349- 6256 878 1779 2602 3578 4468 5365 6261 1781 2692 3588 4500 5385 For ?100 Sterling each=?31,400. For the HONGKONG & SHANGHAI BANKING

CORPORATION, (Agents issuing the Loan) GEO. H. BURNETT, Accountant.

891

Countersigned,

W. W. VENN, Junior,

Notary Public,

2 Pope's Head Alley, Cornhill, E. C.

London, 17th October, 1876.

sign our firm.

WM. PUSTAU & Co.

Hongkong, 23rd December, 1876.

NORONHA & SONS, PRINTERS, PUBLISHERS & STATIONERS

AND

Printers to the Government of Hongkong, OSWALD'S TERRACE, WELLINGTON STREET,

HONGKONG.

ESTABLISHED, 1844.

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CHINESE AND ENGLISH DICTIONARY,

BY

THE REVD. W. LOBSCHEID.

HE above work, which has been chiefl; com-

the study of Chinese literature, comprises many characters not met with in any of the Dictionaries hitherto published.

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